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This series will be Vernon Kay’s final season, according to her Strictly Come Dancing co-host Claudia Winkleman and her wife Tess Daly.

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Vernon Kay has slammed ongoing speculation over who will replace his wife Tess Daly, and Claudia Winkleman, on Strictly Come Dancing next year. Last month, the hosting duo announced they would be handing over the “sparkly baton” to fresh faces after a 12-year stint together.

There have been numerous names suggested as potential successors since their announcement, including La Voix, which was a contestant this year. She was forced to withdraw from the competition last week as a result of a broken leg she sustained during rehearsals with Aljaz Skorjanec.

Scores from the previous week have been moved forward, and there was no vote-off following her sudden departure. Instead of featuring a dance-off, the results show bid La Voix its emotional farewell and four previous contestants gave four incredible performances.

Discussing the events on Monday during an exchange with Vernon on his BBC Radio 2, Scott Mills said about La Voix’s exit: “Terrible news about the ankle, but who gets a send off like that on Strictly?

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The ex-contestant continued, “Typically, you have to dance awkwardly with your partner, and it’s not rehearsed. And the band sings, “I’ve had the time of my life,” before going on to say “I’ve had the time of my life.”

While discussing the subject, Vernon took the opportunity to discuss ongoing rumors about replacing his wife with Claudia.

Since Tess and Claud announced their departure, receptionists, doctors, and other media outlets have all said, “It’s going to be this person, it’s going to be that person,” he said. Let me just say for the record that many people listen to his because they frequently use his.

Do you really believe that the Strictly Come Dancing mid-series hosts will hold a roundtable discussion about hosting it next year? Scott responded, “No, I don’t believe so.”

Vernon continued with his rant, saying that sometimes using your fingers on the keyboard makes a big difference.

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When Scott inquired about replacing his wife, he joked, “I tell you who it is, it’s me and Rylan [Clark].” You’re done, it’s simple.

Following Scott’s observation that producers are currently focused on the present series, Vernon concurred, stating: “It’s not even finished, as if they’ve got time! They’ve got a Christmas special to organise, just behave yourselves! Wind your necks in, it does my head in.”

Vernon, who has been married to Strictly’s main presenter for more than 20 years, claimed he has been questioned about the program frequently despite not having any inside information. Making his point clear, Scott rephrased his colleague and said, “Exactly. Stop speculating about who the new hosts will be because the other ones haven’t finished yet.”

In addition to La Voix, several other well-known names have been suggested as potential successors, including Holly Willoughby, Paddy McGuinness, Zoe Ball and Alex Jones.

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However, Kate Phillips, the BBC’s chief content officer, recently stated that no decisions will be made until the following year despite speculation.

She stated on the podcast The Rest Is Entertainment that, in terms of the process, the production team, BBC Studios, Sarah James [Executive Producer], her team, and all these outstanding individuals who make it, they are now focusing on releasing two shows per week.

“So we haven’t got time at the moment to start doing any screen tests or chemistry testing. I don’t think we’ll really be looking at it until the New Year because we want to make sure we deliver a great Strictly series.”

After falling ill at a hotel in Chicago, Tara Reid, who played Vicky Lathum in the American Pie movies, was moved from the lobby to an ambulance.

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American Pie star Tara Reid was rushed to hospital after she claims she had her “drink tampered with” in a hotel.

According to reports, on Sunday, Tara, who portrayed Vicky Lathum as Kevin Myers’ girlfriend in the coming-of-age movies, was pulled from the lobby and placed in an ambulance. Reporters have not yet been made aware of Tara’s condition’s nature and extent.

After a representative for the performer, Tara Reid believes her drink was tampered with, she reported to the police. She fully participates in the investigation. In this difficult time, Tara asks for privacy and is recovering. She also advises everyone to be cautious, watch your drinks, and never leave them unattended because this could happen to anyone. At this point, she won’t be making any more comments.

But it is understood Tara, 50, is yet to make a police report. Witnesses in Chicago, Illnois, said the actor, who became a sex symbol following the popularity of the first American Pie released in 1999, looked visibly dazed when she was being taken into the ambulance.

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One of the paramedics allegedly said to Tara, “We’re going to take you to your room, okay.” You don’t know who I am, Tara is said during the exchange, it is thought. I have a name. I’m a performer.

Tara is said to recalls little about the incident, but it is said she fell unconscious during it. She stated in a press conference on Monday, “You know what I mean, I’m just glad I was in a public place. Like, and there was security there to assist me because, “You could get raped if this happened in a public place,” I suppose.

The star rose to fame with her role in the American Pie films, the first of which was released when she was just 23. Speaking about these days in an interview last year, the Urgan Legend star said she has faced trolls since the success of the comedies.

Everyone says, “She looks bad, she looks bad, she looks like sh*t,” according to Tara, and there is just this sh*t on social media. The disclosure occurred after Tara raised health concerns after posting a photo of herself at the Vegan Fashion Show. She continued, “Has the most amazing time @veganfashionweek thanks so much for having me again in your front row, so happy to see my friend @derekwarburton.”

A benign tumour was removed from Davina McCall’s brain in November of last year, and the judge on The Masked Singer and host of My Mum, Your Dad, who has since discovered a lump in her breasts.

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Davina McCall last night made her first public appearance since sharing her breast cancer diagnosis.

The TV presenter, 58, had told earlier this month she found a lump in her breast whilst checking herself. It came after she had brain surgery to remove a benign tumour in November last year.

At the British Hairdressing Awards, which took place on Monday night at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London, Davina praised her fiancé, 52-year-old Michael Douglas. The Masked Singer judge wore a red, sparkly top and velvet hotpants, along with a black crossbody bag and heels.

And the smiling couple, who became engaged in September, posed for photographs at the swish venue on Park Lane in Mayfair in the heart of the capital.

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Davina recognised the symptoms of breast cancer after seeing posters for Lorraine Kelly’s lifesaving Change + Check campaign at ITV studios. She said at the time: “I just wanted to tell you I have had breast cancer, I found a lump a few weeks ago and it came and went.

“But then, while I was filming The Masked Singer, Lorraine posted signs saying “check your breasts” on the backs of their restrooms, and it still is. I had a lumpectomy nearly three weeks ago after a biopsy revealed breast cancer.

“I got it very early because it was very small, which is extremely fortunate,” but I’m so happy that I had it removed and that it hasn’t spread. I was very upset when I learned that, but I overcame that and am now much more optimistic.

The clip’s mother, a mother of three, has the message “know your boobs,” Davina said. Please take note of any modifications. Don’t put things off. Request a free checkup. And never overlook a problem. “Sending out my heartfelt love.” The actress initially made the diagnosis known at this month’s Dine With Davina charity event.

One of the most prevalent cancers worldwide is breast cancer. Around 11,500 women die from the disease in the UK from more than 55, 000 new cases are identified each year. Around 40, 000 people die in the United States each year from diagnoses and about 266,000 of them are fatal.

According to reports, TV presenter Jeff Brazier and his wife Kate Dwyer have split, putting an end to their seven-year union.

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Jeff Brazier and wife Kate Dwyer have split after seven years, according to reports. The duo are said to have gone their separate ways after a “year of hell”.

Jeff, 46, and Kate, 35, reportedly called it a day three weeks ago, with TV presenter Jeff appearing to have ditched his wedding ring. The pair are thought to have grew apart this year after difficulties and issues with Freddy Brazier, 21 – Jeff’s youngest son from his relationship with Jade Goody.

Kate, a PR expert, allegedly left their marriage home three weeks ago. She is alleged to have returned to her Hackney apartment.

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A source told The Sun: “It’s been an incredibly stressful year for all of them. It’s been one thing after another.

The pressure they are currently experiencing has revealed their marriage’s failings, according to the couple. Kate has admitted she’s had enough with her friends.

She had already left the relationship three weeks prior. The news comes days after Jeff’s cryptic online post. He shared a photo of his new home, blaming everything that was wrong with his relationship.

I’ve escaped to the countryside, he wrote on the post. Before mentioning a “transitional period in all of our lives,” “He also touched on” living in peace.

Despite his apparent marriage breakdown, Jeff was still showing he was loving lie in Reykjavik for Good Morning Britain. He shared a series of snaps to his Instagram and ticked off bucket list offerings, such as skating on an open like. And he admitted he is looking forward to “more fun tomorrow”.

Kate, on the other hand, was eager to demonstrate how to live a high life. She enjoyed a weekend away from Las Vegas to watch the US Grand Prix. She captioned the event as “probably one of the best days of my life” in an image she posted to her own social media account.

In 2013, Jeff and Kate first met. Five years later, they tied the knot. The pair had a brief breakup at the end of 2022.

Their lifestyle differences were initially identified as a problem, with Kate embracing socialism more than Jeff, a homebird. The pair agreed to make another go of things despite the difficulties, with Jeff claiming at the time that he was the most alone of all time.

However, it appears that their reconciliation was brief. And by the end of June, tensions may have been high once more. Freddy, Jeff’s son, made an apparent rift with his stepmum in a TikTok.

“Step parents” was one of the things he criticized on his upload as being hateful. He also mentioned “my overthinking, bullies, I’m easily manipulated, and my family issues.”

As they wrapped up their iconic Oasis Live’25 tour in Brazil, Oasis left fans wanting more before releasing a song about their future.

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Oasis have brought their epic comeback tour to a close and teased fans with what’s next. The Mancunian group stunned fans across the globe in recent months after their hugely successful reunion.

With a total of 41 sold out stadium shows since their return in Cardiff in July, Noel and Liam Gallagher brought the nostalgia back to their huge fanbase. Liam and older brother Noel settled their differences last year and were reunited on stage in July for the first time in 16 years.

Five months later, they’ve shared a message as the Oasis Live’25 tour wraps up. The band stated in the midst of hushed speculation about a new tour in 2017 that there would be a “pause for a period of reflection.”

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It comes days after Liam Gallagher provided an earlier update to fans on whether the band will continue to perform next year. With a residency at Knebworth next summer among the rumours, as well as further shows at venues including their beloved Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, Liam sadly cast doubts over the potential showstoppers.

He took to Twitter/X to respond to a fan. Answering their post, the 53-year old said “unfortunately” Oasis’ future plans aren’t just down to him. The words were in stark contrast to his views in September.

After playing the iconic song Champagne Supernova at the end of their set, Liam promised to “see you next year” after the crowd had left a gig at Wembley Stadium. However, he later joked that the comments had caused him a “slap on the wrist.”

After a fan mentioned his “see you next year” comment on X, Liam said, “You will see me next year and the year after,” but we need to sit down and talk about these things.

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“If it was all up to me then you know we’d be touring till the day we die as it’s the best thing in the world but UNFORTUNATELY it’s not.”

And his response didn’t go well. I’m heartbroken, one fan responded, “I can’t believe you’re actually making me cry over this right now. I’m not being dramatic. I’m at work and only reading about this right now, but I’m completely heartbroken, a second later. After this tour, Oasis can’t be seen live in 2009 like it was in 2009.

Others quickly poured cold water on the matter, though. Noel appears so content. One said before adding: “I believe he wants to keep doing this,” adding that the crucial element is that you two are brothers once more and are rocking it on stage.

“Thank you for your return. You are my love.