When a podcast listener asked a question of her on Strictly Come Dancing with Gorka Marquez, Gemma Atkinson said, “absolutely not,” in response.
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Former Strictly Come Dancing star Gemma Atkinson told her partner Gorka Marquez “absolutely not” when asked one important question about their time on the show together.
The former Hollyoaks and Emmerdale actress met the professional dancer when she appeared on Strictly in 2017.
Despite meeting on the BBC show Gemma and Gorka were not partnered on the series – Gemma reached the final with Aljaz Skorjanec while Gorka was also a runner-up alongside singer Alexandra Burke.
One listener on their podcast asked if Gemma, 40, wishes they had been “paired together from the beginning.”
The actress offered a blunt response, saying: “No, absolutely not.” Gorka interjected and said dancing together on the Christmas special “was enough”.
Gemma continued, “Your training wasn’t good. Because you were working for you, you were giving me advice on what to do.
Gemma’s partner claims that the dancer doesn’t like giving her instructions.
She responded, “And I kept saying, do not tell me to do five, six, seven, eight when I want to do just six and seven.”
Mia, a six-year-old girl, and Thiago, a two-year-old boy, are Gemma and Gorka’s children.
Spanish dancer Gorka has finished runner-up on Strictly three times – with Alexandra Burke, former EastEnders actress Maisie Smith and TV presenter Helen Skelton.
Due to his commitments to filming the Spanish version of the show, Bailando con las Estrellas (also known as Dancing with the Stars), he wasn’t partnered with a celebrity on the current series.
Gorka, 35, lyrically discussed the tasks his partner does while traveling for work while keeping their home running.
There is no day in the day when I’m not amazed by your actions, he said. When my friends and I were in Spain, they said, “Oh, so what is Gemma doing? “
What doesn’t she do, exactly? She is implementing these new things by doing this, doing that, and doing these things. I find it amazing how much you worry and do all the things you do.
“And I go away as well, and the kids are still getting fed, dressed, and changed. Yes, Gemma, you live everywhere, but our house, along with our two children, a dog, and all the businesses and things you do, are still running, amazing, you know what I mean, and I’m not going away.”
Gemma’s apparent lack of satisfaction with the family home’s absences does not help.
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She responded, “I occasionally tell him, “Hey, it’s not open heart surgery.” You’re not rescuing someone’s life.
One shared interest may be the key to bringing Charles and the Duke of Sussex together because a potential reconciliation is still being worked out behind closed doors, according to a royal expert.
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It remains to be seen whether full reconciliation cann be achieved between Prince Harry and his estranged father King Charles after their recent 55-minute private tea with his estranged father.
While the meeting at Clarence House is said to have gone well, many are hoping that a public reconciliation between the Sussexes and the royal family could still be happening behind closed palace doors.
And while Harry has since returned to the US, and Charles is continuing with his royal duties as the monarch, one major shared passion between the father and son could be the key to bringing them together – if Charles is able to handle the ongoing crisis with Prince Andrew, according to an expert.
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Both Prince Harry and the Prince and Princess of Wales have recently shared moving statements about their concerns surrounding the evolution of social media, with Princess Kate making a statement onthe “epidemic of disconnection” in a powerful essay, warning others about the dangers of screen time and how it can impact a child’s development.
More recently, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed an open letter calling for a ban on AI superintelligence alongside a raft of celebrities and politicians. While on a visit to Manchester earlier this week, the King also spoke out about the “ghastliness of social media” when visiting emergency workers who rushed to the scene of a terror attack at a synagogue in the city.
While all parties are using their royal platforms for good, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said their shared passion is a positive force.
She told the Mirror : “All three, Charles, William and Harry are becoming more vocal about the dangers of social media. And I think they are voicing the concerns of so many of us. It is a valid and impactful use of their platforms. But I don’t think it has any bearing on a full reconciliation between the King and Harry.”
While many people believe there may still be a resolution between the Sussexes and the Firm, Jennie thinks that may have been put on hold while the King is currently dealing with the consequences of the new allegations against Prince Andrew, which he has denied, which will cause him to revoke his royal titles and honors.
She added, “It’s hoped that that is still quietly bubbling on behind the scenes, which is precisely where it must remain if there is any chance of seeing them back together.” With the Andrew crisis and his work as sovereign, the King, in my opinion, has too much work to do with his younger son.
Following the release of Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, which details her alleged sexual encounters with the prince when she was just 17 years old, Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, and the Firm as a whole are struggling to deal with the controversy.
In the days before the book was published, Andrew shared a shocking statement saying he would no longer use his royal titles, as the accusations against him and his ex-wife and their friendships with Jeffrey Epstein continue to “distract” from the work of the royal family.
Jennie said: “Perhaps, though, as he prayed at the Vatican with the Pope, both of his sons – whom he once begged to avoid making my final years a misery” – might have been in his thoughts and prayers.
An unanticipated connection between the pair and her ex-husband Joe Jonas is now surfacing online. Sophie Turner and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin are rumored to be dating.
Sophie Turner sobbed over a birthday message from her reported new love interest Chris Martin in a video her ex-husband Joe Jonas arranged for her.
Following her split from former boyfriend Peregrine Pearson, who has been dating her for two years, the Game of Thrones actress is reportedly dating Chris, 48. Sophie, 29, is spotted in the 2020 episode of Joe’s Cup of Joe podcast surprising her with a message from Chris, who she recently had a “secret” date with, according to reports.
When Joe hands Sophie his phone and says, “I have someone who wants to say happy birthday, we are seated in a restaurant.” As she yells, “It’s Chris Martin,” Sophie glances at the screen and then screams in shock as she shakes her hands.
Then Chris is spotted declaring, “This is Chris from Coldplay, I wanted to wish you the best day and send you the love and I hope you have the best time.” Before giving the camera a kiss, he then wraps up the video by saying, “Thanks for being awesome, bye.”
Sophie, who looks thrilled all the way up to Joe, shows up fighting back tears and holding her face in her hands as she declares, “I’m not going to cry on camera,” before returning the phone. Sophie and Joe exchanged a pair of high-fives as they appeared to be cheering one another up.
After their eight-year union ended in June, Chris’s relationship with Dakota Johnson, 35, ended with a call to end their engagement, and he’s been single for a few months. Before formally splitting after a high-society wedding in late September, Sophie, 29, and Peregrine appeared to be having an off-season together over the summer.
The pair reportedly reportedly got into a fight over passionate kisses on the dance floor at the time. Sophie’s split, however, was not all that heartbreaking, as Chris and she reportedly went on a date a week later.
Willa, 4, and Delphine, 2, are their two daughters; Sophie and Joe got married in 2019. More than a year after Joe’s divorce was filed, the two men divorced in September 2024.
The Jonas Brothers star filed for divorce in September of that year, but the former couple finally agreed to end it. After his 2015 divorce from Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow, with whom he has two children, Apple, 21, and Moses, Moses, 19, Chris and Dakota started dating in 2017.
However, the pair ended up dating in June, despite getting engaged. A source at the time stated to the Daily Mail that “they haven’t been able to make it official because their relationship has been over for a while.”
Because she cherished both his and his children so much, Dakota fought for their bond.
The insider continued, “Breakups aren’t instant, and makeup and things would sometimes work when they weren’t together, while they were working.”
Because absence causes heart to become fonder, but eventually the two would rekindle, and minor things just kept adding up until they no longer were in love.
Although it was famous that Farida Khalifa and Kerry Riches fought when they were younger in the Big Brother house in 2023, have they reconciled since?
Big Brother has been thrown into turmoil recently with ex-housemate Farida making a dramatic return and tensions beginning to rise.
After the stars failed the shopping task and were given basic rations, another housemate was shown the door from the Big Brother house this week. Recently, Farida has become a hot topic on social media, with different opinions on her remarkable comeback.
Earlier scenes saw Farida sent off to a secret room alongside previously evicted housemate Emily and pretend evictee Sam in a massive twist for the 25th anniversary. The trio were then ushered back into the house after 36 hours of “secret tasks”, and Farida didn’t hold back, reports OK!.
The actress was unafraid to voice her opinions, just like she was during her time in 2023, which is how she continues to stir up controversy in the Big Brother household this time around. Who could possibly forget those unforgettable 2023 moments?
Farida, who is she?
Farida was the first housemate to return home after she graced the Big Brother house in 2023.
The makeup artist, who is best remembered for eating Olivia Young’s salmon straight off her plate, managed to cause quite a stir despite her brief stay. She notably engaged in several altercations with her roommate Kerry Riches.
The conflict between Farida and Kerry was explained.
Farida and Kerry ended up facing eviction together because of how much of a falling out they had on Big Brother back in 2023.
Who could forget the legendary shopping conundrum and opposing leadership styles when they were positioned as middle managers?
They argued over how to manage responsibilities for the bottom. After that, Kerry was later caught in tears taking a toilet break.
Farida once told Big Brother that she thought Kerry was a “bit of a stirrer” among the audience because she called him “very conniving.” She (Farida) doesn’t get me, she said when she spoke to Big Brother.
And who can forget when Farida mentions Kerry’s “viral videos” or when Farida mentions her generation when Kerry responds that she felt old?
Once more, the two men argued over who should be in charge of the shopping budget.
Prior to eviction night, the pair argued once more as Kerry demanded that she remained “still the same person” as she had been when she first entered the home.
Due to her age, an expelled Farida told Kerry, “you’ll be next,” which didn’t appeal to the celebrity. Farida said on Late and Live that she “couldn’t understand her tantrums” after being eliminated.
She also admitted on the program that “the two would have “had a blowup.”
Are Farida and Kerry agreeing to speak?
Kerry posted a video with the caption “Shes back baby!” on TikTok when it was revealed Farida would be making a comeback to the Big Brother household. Be absolutely iconic and smash it girl with FaridaKhalifa! The best news is just that.
She exclaims, “You are just iconic, I love that you’re back,” in the video. You are fantastic.
She continues, “Could I live with you once more?” No. Would you like to re-emigrate to me? No”.
When asked when they reconciled, Kerry responded that “the 45 minutes you watch on television aren’t real life darlings” and that she had previously said, “It’s all panto and remember its TV”!
She referred to Farida as “TV gold” in another observation.
However, in a separate video, Kerry criticised Farida for “targeting” housemates and revealing information about the outside world. In a comment, Kerry clarified: “I was over the moon to see her back, she’s TV gold… however there was no need to come back and be mean! She could have been her funny entertaining self, without being nasty and targeting the young ones who will be missing home by now.”
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After this week’s shopping trip, Kerry expressed her support for Farida on TikTok, calling her “comedy gold,” adding that Zelah was correct to check her in because she doesn’t drink alcohol. He was correct to do that because it must have caused her a lot of discomfort.
Kerry refers to her as a “boss b****,” which suggests there is no animosity between the two.
Coleen Nolan has opened up about sharing some uncomfortable family tales on Loose Women on ITV, which has previously seen her family treat her with silence.
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Coleen Nolan has revealed she’s gone home to silence after some Loose Women episodes. The singer and TV star is no stranger when it comes to opening up about her life on the ITV panel show.
Coleen, 60, claims that because of this, her family can frequently treat her with silence. She does warn them, though, that she won’t back down when topics like divorce and children are scheduled to be discussed.
The Nolan’s, the music industry icon, has revealed that she can be hesitant to share some personal information about her life because it might affect those close to her.
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“With personal stuff, I don’t share until it’s kind of settled,” she told the Mirror. Coleen went on to add: “As far as my break-ups from my husbands. Not Shane [Richie], because we’d already broken up before I started Loose Women – that’s how I got on Loose Women.
However, Ray and I had a few years before we actually spoke up and discussed it. It’s unfair on the other person because I’m always aware of them. When it’s all said and done, I’ll say, “Yes, it was a difficult couple of years,” but not while we’re going through it; it was also difficult for him.
Coleen is the first to admit that she is a “great talker” and that she prefers to talk openly than to keep things bottled up, but she also admits that her brutal honesty occasionally leads her into difficult situations at home. After talking about marriage and family on Loose, she claims that I’ve occasionally returned home silent. I tell them, “Look, I do a show, and I’m going to talk about it if a topic about kids or divorce comes up.” “
On my children’s lives, that’s just not true, Coleen refutes persistent rumors of arguments and toxic behavior in the show’s background. It isn’t accurate. We resemble what we do on-screen exactly. We’re like sisters, so it never lasts when you say, “You’re getting on my nerves, now,” and I love that. It’s unfortunate. There isn’t anything like it, and Loose is such a good show because we’ve accomplished so many wonderful things.
Panellists are subjected to some form of social media trolling, she says with a sigh, whether it be about their appearance or opinions. And as Coleen admits, she can be bothered by it.
It’s unfortunate that they are trying to beat it down, which is typically women. Women should be champions of women! Social media, however, has the bottle cracked. Only if it will seriously hurt people, when I’m drawn to trolls. It’s absurd.
Coleen claims that despite their appearance or subject matter, she hardly ever hears a negative review of the male panelists. It comes out as soon as it’s women. She continues, “it’s bizarre.”
Singing and performing from the age of two, Coleen – who moved to a six-acre farm in Dilhorne, Staffordshire, in 2024 to fulfil her dream of being surrounded by animals in the countryside – admits that she doesn’t feel much like a “celebrity”. “I think people have a certain impression of celebrities, and I’m not that. I’m not at every red-carpet event. I’m happiest at home, covered in horse poo and taking the dogs for a walk! And as far as being open, I’d rather be that way – I don’t think the public are stupid. If you go on air and deliver a fake persona, which a lot do, it’s hard to live up to.”
This is Me, Coleen’s second solo album, promises a night of laughter, stories, surprises, and perhaps even a song or two. I’m very excited! Because I haven’t yet put it together, I’m a little anxious. I’m thinking about how we’re going to do it at the point where I have trouble sleeping!
Fans began to comment on Coleen after her recent performance on Loose Women, saying that she had forgotten that she was a singer first. She says “she says coyly, adding,” but I’ve never really done that because I was born that’s what I’ve always wanted to do when I can sing. On this tour, it’s nice to be able to do both. I want to ask the audience questions and answers, have fun, and tell them my life story while also adding songs.
She’s “funny” of the stories he might spill, and her eldest son, musician Shane Nolan, will play on stage once more. Shane was my support when we last performed, and he later assisted me during my set. Because he is my son, I can tell him to shut up because I’m comfortable with him. She asserts.
He says, “He knows me and I know him, and we both have the same sense of humor, and he’s such a comedian.”
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This Is Me tour dates in February 2026, according to Coleen Nolan.
Before they went live to the nation, I watched Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman rehearse their Strictly Come Dancing statement. Here are the extras you missed.
Strictly Come Dancing’s Icon Week marked the first live show since the bombshell news the hosts were leaving after 11 years.
All eyes were on Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as they stepped onto the dancefloor – would they mention their exit? Would they show any hint of what is sure to have been an emotionally charged week?
Sitting in the studio audience at Elstree and Borehamwood, I got the first glimpse as the duo faced the music just days after releasing an exit video that appeared to blindside fans of the show, the contestants and even the judges.
Claudia and Tess both donned chic silk shirts and high-waisted pants, and they both looked as gorgeous in a navy jumpsuit. Nothing on the dance show so far didn’t seem to be different from what it was in the previous week.
The hosts were all set for a brief period of time before broadcasting live on BBC One.
The pair are the dependable faces of a well-oiled Strictly machine now that they have been together since 2014 and have been doing it for an even longer time thanks to Tess, who hosted with Sir Bruce Forsyth for another seven years. They don’t need to go through rehearsal in front of the live audience, which includes the contestants’ friends and family members as well as those who have won the lucky ballot.
However, their parting statement was one thing they did want to make sure it was absolutely correct tonight. The only segment the couple encountered prior to the show was that.
Tess said, “Just before we get started, Claude and I announced this week that this will be our final Strictly Come Dancing series,” “.
As the audience realised how Tess and Claudia would handle the news, the bustling studio became completely silent.
Claudia continued, “We want to thank you for your beautiful messages. “This incredible show will continue for eight more weeks and have a Strictly champion to be the show’s crown.”
“We’re looking forward to spending the rest of the series with these four, the couples, and you,” the judge said. Claudia cried just before the brief rehearsal was over.
As Tess rubbed Claudia’s sleeve gently in a show of support, I took a breath and extended my hand.
Tess and her co-host exchanged a touching greeting when they first arrived in the studio.
“Oh no, the fake tan!” Within a second of seeing her, Tess cried as she worried about damaging Claudia’s brand-new white blouse.
“Don’t worry, it’s okay. As Tess began to giggle in earnest, Claudia remarked, “It’s going back in the morning.”
The women’s love for one another and the show are obvious after watching the pair interact with one another throughout the night both on and off camera. They appear to be genuine friends, and they also seem to be interested in each other’s lives.
This week’s news of their exit is even more shocking.
Before she revealed the results of the vote-off that will be broadcast on Sunday night, I witnessed a heartfelt Tess yell out to the couples agitated behind her.
An off camera Claudia also sent a “Good luck” message from her “Claudatorium” to the unlucky couples who were prepared to perform for one last time before the final dances.
After watching the duo in action tonight, it seems she may be correct in saying, “I’ve always believed it’s best to leave a party before you’re fully ready to go.”
Tess and Claudia’s genuine love for the BBC’s reality TV juggernaut appears to have spread to all areas, with many other heartfelt outbursts being captured on camera.
I watched as Amber Davies made a beeline for Dani Dyer, who was seated next to Stefan Dennis, a fellow Strictly “catchup,” after the live performance was over.
Dani’s place on the program was filled after Amber, a former Love Islander, had to break her ankle during training prior to the first live performance. Without any unflinching feelings, it is obvious that the pair have bonded over the experience.
Despite knowing she is a huge fan of the US pop star herself, you can’t help but think how it must have hurt that Dani had watched Amber dance so well to Ariana Grande with her partner Nikita on Icon’s week.
Balvinder Sopal, the actress with her ex-on-screen husband Navin Chowdhry waiting in the wings to give her a big hug after the cameras stopped rolling, also received a hug from a famous face in the crowd.
It’s been a disheartening few weeks on Strictly for Balvinder, who admitted to the Mirror she’d had a ‘meltdown’ after being in the bottom two twice.
An emotional Balvinder appeared relieved to have the support of her co-star, who rushed over to congratulate her after impressing Beyonce with her Quickstep.
