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Lewis Cope, the star of Strictly Come Dancing, claims Raschel Maya Lopez, his girlfriend of seven years, has never been in conversation about the “Strictly curse.”

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Strictly Come Dancing star Lewis Cope left both viewers and the judges in awe following his recent performance, which saw him score a perfect 40 points from all four judges. And while the contestants’ dancing ability is a major talking point every series, so too is the subject of the “Strictly curse”, which has seen his dance professional dance partner Katya Jones fall victim to.

But in a recent interview, the Emmerdale actor has claimed that has not been a conversation he has had to have with his girlfriend, Rachel Maya Lopez.

He claimed that Katya has met her numerous times on the show and that she is his greatest supporter. The couple has seven years of dating.

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He continued, “She’s used to kiss me kissing boys, but it hasn’t been a problem, because over the years I’ve had to kiss a lot of people on stage or onscreen, as an actor. Since Kate and Rachel have both met, we have never had a conversation.

As a result of her efforts to give Lewis his “biggest supporter,” Rachel, who also works as a pilates instructor, has provided him with a packed lunch for rehearsals.

Lewis scored 10 points from all four judges including Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse.

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At the age of 10, Lewis left Hartlepool and moved to London to pursue his acting career.

Many people demanded that he be removed from the show because they thought he had an unfair advantage when it became clear that he had a background in performing arts. However, Lewis has refuted this assertion.

Despite being cast in the musical Billy Elliot, Lewis is unwavering about his lack of formal training in dance.

He claimed to be an actor and that he had studied dance as a teenager but hasn’t since since.

He continued, “To call me a professional dancer or professional trainer seems a little strange, especially now that I’m working with these pros on the show. They should be ashamed to admit that I’m on their level when they have lived their entire lives to strive to be as brilliant as they are.

Pro dancer Katya said in a conversation with Radio Times: “I think everyone is aware that Lewis can move and I’m looking forward to turning him into a ballroom dancer.” However, his musical theater training might be a hindrance. It’s harder to learn new habits than to learn blank canvas.

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The Wicked movie’s second installment features identical lead actors who receive hidden messages and identical inkings.

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the stars of Wicked 2, have revealed they have matching tattoos just in time for Wicked: For Good’s release on November 21.

In the popular musical, the actresses play Glinda and Elphaba, and they have forged a lasting friendship that has led to their permanent tattoos.

Ariana took to her Instagram page to share a photo of her and Cynthia’s hands with the inscription ‘For Good’ written in a simple black font under their thumbs.

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The singer also wrote, “Happy wicked month, 20 days!” along with the post. In a nod to the second installment of the Wicked movies, the two friends decided to tattoo “For Good” on them.

The relationship between Cynthia and Ariana dates back to Wicked, and they now seem to be a blur. However, their close friendship last year raised questions and sparked a viral sensation that perplexed fans.

The duo were speaking with journalist Tracy Gilchrist, who eluded the release of the movie’s stars by secretly letting them know that fans were “holding space” for the lyrics to one of the musical’s most recognizable songs, “Defying Gravity.”

Cynthia elicited an emotional response when Gilchrist inquired about whether they were aware that “people are really holding space with that and feeling power in that” and that “people are taking the lyrics of Defying Gravity.”

As they looked at one another, Ariana grabbed Cynthia’s finger and said no. They both seemed to know exactly how to respond.

After the clip first went viral, Gilchrist clarified her meaning with Variety, saying, “‘Holding space’ is being physically, emotionally and mentally present with someone or something,” and that people were “finding solace or inspiration” in the song following Donald Trump’s election.

When attending press conferences, Cynthia and Ariana are always a close second.

Cynthia said, “I think we found a little bit of ourselves in each other,” referring to their close friendship. I believe there are some small parts of us that were missing when we first started working together.

Cynthia claims that Ariana, her “best friend,” encouraged her to pursue her goals rather than pursue a career in medicine. In June, she released her second album, I Forgive You.

The triple Oscar nominee, who has won Grammy, Emmy, and Tony awards, said of her pal Ariana: “At the very beginning, when we were doing rehearsals, I sort of decided that, okay, time to write this album. Ariana pressured me because she wouldn’t let me get away with it.

Cynthia said, “I decided I wanted to be a spinal surgeon on the fly. because I was getting started with biology.

I was one of those kids who excelled at reading, doing those things, and doing well in class, but I also excelled at singing. So my left and right brains were sort of engaged in combat.

After speaking with a fellow Celebrity Traitors star, Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway revealed that she is currently seeking a diagnosis for a health condition.

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Kate Garraway has shared that she’s seeking a diagnosis for a health condition after speaking to a fellow star during her time on Celebrity Traitors. The Good Morning Britain presenter, who was ousted in the eighth episode of the popular BBC show hosted by Claudia Winkleman, revealed that she’s pursuing a diagnosis for a condition which, according to the NHS, means the brain “works differently to most people”.

The 58-year-old Good Morning Britain (GMB) host has spoken with fellow Celebrity Traitors star Cat Burns about their lives, and it turns out she is seeking treatment for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

People with ADHD typically struggle with inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, exhibiting symptoms such as forgetfulness, easy distraction, difficulty following instructions, and losing items.

Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, Kate said: “Talking to people like Cat about their music and about their life – she’s autistic and ADHD and I’ve got that in my family.”

She continued, “And I’m actually working on an ADHD diagnosis myself. In fact, I believe it to be fairly obvious who I am. It’s fascinating to see how it worked for her, then.

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Singer-songwriter Cat confirmed on the show that she indeed has both conditions, explaining that it “takes a lot more effort” when she’s “around people a lot”.

In additional remarks, Kate revealed her thoughts on how her late husband, Derek Draper, who tragically died in January 2024, aged 56, following health complications from Covid-19, might react to her role on Celebrity Traitors.

She continued, “How could you not see this? ,” and said that he “would have absolutely loved” to see her participate. He would have watched the show. !

The NHS outlined that other potential symptoms of ADHD include exhibiting increased energy and restlessness, being chatty or interrupting, and making quick decisions without considering potential consequences.

It made it clear that symptoms typically develop before the age of 12 and that less frequently do women develop the condition.

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The NHS speculated that this could be because they are more frequently exhibiting inattentive symptoms. These symptoms may be more difficult to identify than hyperactive symptoms, according to the health service.

Meanwhile, Kate recently discussed her exit from Celebrity Traitors during a recent GMB appearance and revealed her predictions for the winner (the final episode is scheduled to air on Thursday, 6 November).

When asked who it might be, she responded, “I genuinely don’t know,” before adding, “I’d love it to be a Faithful, I think Nick is brilliant, and I think Joe M is shining through.”

She does, however, have a sneaky suspicion that it might be someone else: “I have a sneaky suspicion that it’s going to be Alan, I believe he’s a mega-star.

“But I don’t know, that’s just me saying what I think,”

Fans showed an outpouring of support, according to Ryan Clark, who initially expressed concern for his mother Linda’s state.

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Rylan Clark has revealed that he’s been inundated with “loads of messages” from worried fans after they read a “fake” news story about his mum, Linda. The 37-year-old, who often shares the limelight with Linda on Celebrity Gogglebox and chats to her on his BBC Radio 2 show, reassured listeners during his Saturday programme that his mum was “absolutely fine”.

During the show, Rylan shared that he’d received an outpouring of concern from fans who had been led to believe Linda was unwell. He clarified: “I’ve had a load of messages today and yesterday. My mum’s absolutely fine and I think there’s a fake news site on Facebook saying that my mum’s not well or something.

She is “absolutely fine,” she says. This morning, she has already had fun with the wheelie bins. Linda is good despite the lovely messages.

Rylan previously stated he wanted to “do more work with Linda but that Linda is not well enough.” In 2021, Linda was diagnosed with skin cancer after being diagnosed with severe Crohn’s disease, which has no known cure.

We’ve been given hundreds of things, Rylan said in a statement to the Daily Star. We were given the opportunity to visit this location and participate in a travel show.

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She’s not well enough to do it, but it would be amusing. We can use Google Play. Because we are sitting in my kitchen, she feels at ease doing that show.

Rylan recently confessed his immense pride for his mum, Linda, after she was invited to inaugurate a Christmas grotto at her local garden centre. Sharing a photo of Linda with Santa and a garden centre employee, Rylan couldn’t contain his joy.

In front of his tens of thousands of followers, Rylan said, “My mum was asked to open the Christmas grotto at our neighborhood garden center, where she goes every day. I’ve never been more proud.”

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Then, he said, “Look at her!” followed by three heart emojis, which caused a flurry of comments.

Michelle Visage, a Drag Race star and RuPaul’s Drag Race co-host, said, “I LOVE YOU, Linda! Look at that pride!!!”! Amy Childs from “The Only Way is Essex” said, “We love you Linda.

Sarah Hadland, the actress and Strictly 2024 contestant, said, “I’m with her; it’s a big moment and the discounts she can now look forward to.”

Sonny Jay of Capital FM exclaimed, “So cute.

For their second BBC Radio 2 series, which explores topics like death and mortality, Rylan revealed it hadn’t made him consider his own health but rather his mother’s. Rylan explained that when he and friend and fellow TV personality Rob Rinder discussed his trip to India with the Radio Times.

Max George underwent life-saving heart surgery last year, but Maisie Smith has admitted that he still has “hard days.”

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When The Wanted star Max George was rushed into hospital last December after he “turned blue”, many were left fearing the worst. But 11 months on, the singer appears to be doing better than expected as he just completed the American leg of The Wanted 2.0 tour, alongside bandmate Siva Kaneswaran.

Since falling ill with a heart condition, Max, 37, has done his best to take his Instagram followers on his journey. But in a recent interview, former EastEnders actress Maisie Smith, who is also Max’s girlfriend has shared an update on his health.

He’s getting better all the time, she told The Sun. He was able to complete this tour, which is amazing because it is obvious what he wants to do. Although he still has difficult days and better days, it’s encouraging to see him perform.

She continued, “I went out to New York on my week off and watched him perform in front of thousands of people, and it’s nice to see him do that now that he’s had a year.”

“He’s doing well, I guess.” It’s really nice to see him doing what he was born to do because no one knew what was going to happen this time last year,” she said.

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Max and Maisie first locked eyes while competing on Strictly Come Dancing five years ago and further cemented their relationship during the Strictly arena tour.

In 2022, the couple announced their romance and soon their friendship turned into a love story.

Many people were concerned about their 13-year age gap when they first started dating. And while Ranvir Singh was on Lorraine in August, Ranvir Singh posed the question that everyone was asking.

Maisie responded to the whispers by saying, “We’re so close, both my family and your family. While we’ve been through some difficulties, Max has been there for my family and myself. We don’t care about things like that, Max continued.

Two years ago, the pair faced huge criticism after their pregnancy prank backfired on them. In one of their Instagram stories, Max and Maisie are seen standing in front of a mirror, showing off what looked like a baby bump.

They teased their fans, saying, “We have some really exciting news. She used a red hearty emoji to cover her bump in the first post.

However, she removed the emoji and wrote, “I just had the best five course meal of my life,” claiming that she had a “food baby.”

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At Variety’s Power of Women event this week, Sydney Sweeney was forced to wear a sheer silver dress, but Megyn Kelly, a conservative media personality, has “objected” to her outfit.

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All eyes were on Sydney Sweeney this week after the star wore a revealing silver dress to Variety’s Power of Women event. But after the star defended her decision, just days later, American conservative media personality Megyn Kelly turned on actress.

The Trump supporter and former Fox News anchor branded Sydney, 28, an ‘oversharer’, claiming her choice of outfit gave too much away.

Sweeney discussed the Christian Cowan corset gown, which Sweeney chose to wear without a bra, on her Megyn Kelly Show podcast on Thursday. Kelly, 54, declared: “I object to this… Because the dress is completely see-through, I disapprove of it.

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Sweeney was forced to defend what she wore when she claimed to “inspire other women to be confident” with her attire.

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However, Kelly made the decision to criticize the actress, saying that “she overshares and then takes away the sexiest, which is every guy’s hope for real”. She claims she was misled by a stylist, despite continuing to say she is a fan of the Euphoria star.

Kelly said, “I can assure you, someone brought the dress to her and said, “We’ll take it to the next level.” And before you knew it, we had all seen it because she had chosen the wrong person.

As Sydney continued to wear bold fashion, the see-through gown shocked the audience. She donned a cap-sleeved dress to the Power of Women event at The Beverley Hills Hotel, wowing crowds.

After Sydney made the decision to skip the braless option for the occasion, the dress became even more risky. The evening, which was staged in conjunction with the Pink Ribbon Foundation for women’s health, featured her alongside other female stars.

Sydney addressed the criticism she tends to receive during an interview with Variety ahead of the event. The actress said: “I play a lot of very divisive characters, and I think that a lot of people think they know me, but they don’t.

When people mistakenly believe that she is a sex symbol or that she is leaning toward that, I’m like, “No, I just feel good and I’m doing it for myself and I feel strong.” “

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You shouldn’t apologize, hide, or conceal up in any room, so I hope I can inspire other women to be self-assured and simply flaunt what they have.

It’s not the first time outspoken Megyn Kelly has publicly slated women for their choices. Previously, she ranted about Kim Kardashian, branding the reality TV star’s parenting choices “gross”.

She stated on her podcast in 2023, “I’m not spending any time on Kim Kardashian. “I can’t do it,”

Despite her announcement, she went on to discuss Kim’s attendance at the Met Gala. She continued: “She brought her nine-year-old daughter not with her to the gala but like in the car to watch her walk off.

Do you want your daughter to see you doing that, for example? You want her to see you wearing essentially nothing and enter the Met Gala, which you are proud of? Yes . Fine”.

Then, adding, “I went to the Met Gala, I’ve been to these events,” she continued, referring to her own appearance at the most prestigious fashion show. Who brings their children to watch them walk the red carpet if I don’t bring them? Sorry, but it’s gross.

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