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Dianne Buswell is currently performing on Strictly Come Dancing after announcing she is expecting her first baby with partner Joe Sugg

Channing Tatum ended up confused about a Strictly Come Dancing star’s pregnancy during his The One Show appearance this week. The actor was appearing on the BBC show to promote his latest role but Dianne Buswell and Stefan Dennis were also there to talk about Strictly.

Before the latest series kicked off, Dianne announced that she and her boyfriend, who she met on the show, were expecting their first baby together. She is still taking part on the show throughout her pregnancy.

The One Show host Alex Jones gave her congratulations to Dianne, joking that “there’s actually three of you dancing”. The professional dancer agreed, but Alex had to clarify what she meant when Channing looked slightly confused.

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Alex said “Dianne’s expecting a baby” while the actor admitted he was “not understanding” what was going on. He said that he thought Strictly seemed “different to Dancing With The Stars” as others joked that he must have thought three people took to the dance floor instead of the usual couples.

Dianne went on to say how great it is to be able to be on the show while pregnant, she said: “It’s really exciting. Thank you so much. Yeah, that was very cool. And when I’m out there, I often think I’ve got a little bunny just dancing along with us. It’s really cool. It’s a magical experience.”

The 36-year-old is partnered up with Stefan and they got off to a good start but had to miss Move Week due to the actor not being very well. However, they will be taking to the Strictly dancefloor once again this weekend.

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Fans were disappointed as they wanted to see their Shrek inspired routine for Movie Week. Dianne was still able to join in with her professional dancers as she took part in the group routines instead.

Now, the pair have confirmed if they will be back on the show as they recorded a message for their worried fans. Stefan and Dianne revealed they were back in the training room and are planning to make their comeback this Saturday.

In their message, Stefan said: “Hi everyone, just want to say thank you very much for all your support and well wishes while we were away last week. We are back in the training room and if all goes well, which it will, I will be back on the floor this Saturday. I am looking forward to it.”

Stefan confirmed that the pair would be dancing a Charleston. The dancer added: “But honestly, from the bottom of our hearts we thank you for all the support and love and we are very very excited to be back in the training room.”

The BBC confirmed Stefan’s absence with a statement before the live show. They said: “Stefan Dennis won’t be dancing on Saturday night due to illness. We wish him a speedy recovery and will hopefully see him back in the Ballroom with Dianne next week.”

Dianne took to Instagram to share the announcement and added her own message for Stefan. On her Instagram Story, the Australian dancer wrote: “Sending Aussie love to the wonderful @stefandennis7 you are such a trooper and I know how much you wanted to dance. Hopefully we will be back in full force next week.”

The retailer is stocking an “gorgeous” and “beautiful” decoration, which has been praised by shoppers

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With Christmas just a few months away, shoppers are beginning to search for festive decorations to spruce up their homes. Dunelm shoppers are raving about the retailer’s “gorgeous” £24 accessory, designed to improve the look of your front door.

Dunelm is selling the Artificial Evergreen Forest Wreath, priced at £24, which is said to be a “great alternative to fresh arrangements.” The product can be used indoors and outside, and features pine cones and leaves.

The full Dunelm product description reads: “Brighten up your home this Christmas with our 36cm Evergreen Forest Wreath. Handcrafted from natural materials, it features leaves, natural pinecones, and white mistletoe berry decorations.

“The earthy forest green tones and woodland bracken make this wreath perfect for hanging on your front door or around your home.”

Elsewhere, Next stocks the Red Berry Lit Christmas Wreath for £34, while B&Q has the £25.50 Vintage Style Starry Night Festive Decor Autumn-Winter Wreath Front Door Christmas Wreath 35cm. Rober Dyas also has the Festive 30cm Red Flowers/Cones/Gold Cones/Balls Wreath for £19.99.

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The Artificial Evergreen Forest Wreath has racked up a 4.3 star rating online, gaining a number of reviews from impressed shoppers. Among them, one person said: “Lovely autumn door wreath. This is one of the nicest door wreath I have ever had really stands out very good quality colours really striking very pleased.”

A second wrote: “A very pretty item. Looks lovely and very spring like on my front door.” A third read: “Beautiful wreath, was packaged well and looks exactly like the photo on the website. Really happy with it as it looks beautiful on my front door for Christmas.”

However, some shoppers found the quality of the wreath poor. One person said: “It looks so lovely, but I was disappointed at how easy it broke at the slightest touch.”

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Another wrote: “Lovely wreath design but the material used is very brittle & breaks easily. Not sure if its going to last.”

BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has opened up about her desire to have children, but sadly it “just never happened” – and she’s now shared a further poignant detail

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BBC Breakfast’s Carol Kirkwood has opened up about her heart-wrenching struggle to have children but insists she’s grateful for the life she’s led. The weather presenter, who recently released her fifth novel, Meet Me at Sunset, spoke candidly about her family life in a recent interview.

Carol, one of eight siblings, has no children of her own despite having wanted to be a mother since she was young. She revealed that she “tried everything” to conceive, but sadly, it “just never happened.”

In a further emotional revelation, Carol shared that her doctors never explained why she couldn’t conceive. Despite this, she chose to focus on the positive aspects of her life.

According to Candis Magazine, Carol “would have loved” to start a family. She said: “Nor did the doctors ever tell us why.”

However, she refused to let this dampen her spirits and highlighted a silver lining, reports the Express.

She reflected: “Well, just look at the life I’ve had. I couldn’t have achieved half of it if I’d had children at home.”

In a 2022 interview with Yours Magazine, Carol echoed these sentiments, acknowledging that her impressive career achievements — “none of that would have been possible” if she’d had children to care for at home.

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Carol began her broadcasting career at BBC Scotland before transitioning to radio. She married property developer Jimmy Kirkwood and took a break from the BBC to work in recruitment.

She made her comeback to the BBC more than thirty years ago after joining as a freelance contributor in 1993.

She subsequently became a familiar face on The One Show and BBC Breakfast in her role as a weather forecaster.

Unfortunately, Carol and Jimmy’s marriage ended in divorce in 2008 following 18 years together.

She later married her second husband, police constable Steve Randall, in 2021, though she has previously discussed the challenge of maintaining her cheerful on-screen demeanour during difficult times.

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In an interview with Yours Magazine, she revealed: “I still had to be sunny Carol on screen. It was all so shocking to me. I’d come off air, go to the ladies, have a good cry, and then reapply my eye make-up before stepping in front of the cameras again.”

She described how this approach aided her healing process, explaining that she compartmentalised her “grief into a compartment.”

Carol mentioned that this was something she maintained as separate from her professional duties; otherwise, she said, she would have been reduced to a “puddle of tears.”

Nevertheless, Carol has discovered contentment with her new husband, Steve.

She told PA that her partner was “very romantic and very generous” and a “lovely man.”

Strictly Come Dancing star Tess Daly took to social media this week to issue a special tribute to someone special in her life.

This week, Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly celebrated her oldest daughter, Phoebe, turning 21.

The BBC star, who recently opened up about keeping a secret from bosses, has been in the limelight since she was just 18 years old when she began her modelling career.

It wasn’t long before she turned her head to TV when she was given her big break as the presenter of The Big Breakfast’s Find Me A Model competition on Channel 4 show back in 1999.

Keeping in the public eye ever since, people have seen Tess reach major milestones in her life, from meeting Vernon Kay in 2001, tying the knot together two years later and then becoming a mum to her two daughters.

This week, her oldest daughter Phoebe celebrated a milestone of her own, as she turned 21 years old.

Celebrating a momentous occasion, Tess took to social media as she shared a collection of images, including some throwback snaps of a younger Phoebe,

Captioning the photos, Tess wrote: “21. What a milestone. Could not be more proud of our brilliant girl Phoebe on her big birthday here’s to celebrating how special you are.”

In one of the images, it showed the hilarious birthday card Tess and Vernon got their daughter, making fun of her messy habits.

Along with a photo of the 21-year-old, the text on the front said: “Love you more than all the stars in the sky and all the clothes on your floor.”

It wasn’t long before people commented on the images, with many sending their well wishes.

One person commented: “Happy birthday to your gorgeous daughter! Takes after her momma.”

Someone else wrote: “Happy 21st Birthday gorgeous girl. Congratulations @tessdaly you’ve raised an absolute beauty.”

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Another added: “Love you more than all the stars in the sky and clothes on your floor” I’m pinching that!! She’s absolutely stunning.”

Vernon also took a moment to praise his daughter with a series of images on social media where he teased that the birthday celebrations were going to be ‘epic’. He lovingly added: “You’re the best any parent could ask for.”

The journalist offered her behind-the-scenes insight, following Victoria Beckham’s candid revelations about her upbringing, career, and life with David in her new documentary

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A journalist, who previously worked alongside Victoria Beckham for a year, has revealed what the fashion icon is truly like away from the cameras. The wife of David Beckham recently laid bare her story in her new self-titled Netflix documentary, giving supporters a rare intimate glimpse into her typically guarded life.

The programme charts Victoria’s extraordinary path from her upbringing in Hertfordshire, through her rise to stardom with the Spice Girls, her marriage to one of football’s most celebrated stars, and her rollercoaster ride in the fashion industry.

Journalist Hadley Freeman was previously one of Victoria’s close associates, having worked with her on the 2006 style book, That Extra Half an Inch.

Throughout that time she said their professional partnership blossomed into an unexpectedly authentic bond.

“Back when I knew her, she had time to have a laugh over drinks in hotel gardens in Madrid and meet David for lunch in town,” she wrote in Grazia magazine.

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Hadley went on to say the “very funny” and “kind” Victoria stayed in touch with her long after they finished work on the book. “She even invited me to David’s birthday in 2006 – a big dinner held in their garden,” she added.

“Just me, the Beckhams, and two dozen of the most famous footballers in the world, shortly before they all went off to the World Cup.

“As a sport atheist, I recognised none of them, but fortunately I was sat next to Victoria, who provided a whispering commentary on the guests.”

Those acts of compassion, the journalist said, exposed a surprising side to Victoria.

“The fact I was Victoria’s date to the Met Ball, and arguably to David’s birthday, reflected another aspect of her that surprised me, she seemed lonely,” she wrote.

“She was living in Madrid because David was playing for Real Madrid, and of course she had her children, but she didn’t seem to have any real friends there.”

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In David’s documentary, Victoria, 51, discussed the difficulties she endured after relocating to Spain for her spouse’s career.

Facing relentless press attention and allegations of cheating – which David has always denied – she confessed it was “the hardest period” of their marriage.

“Up until Madrid, it felt like us against everybody else,” she revealed. “But when we were in Spain, it didn’t really feel like we had each other either. It was a nightmare.”

When the former Spice Girl was questioned if she “resented” her husband during this period of time, she responded: “If I’m being totally honest, yes I did. It was the most unhappy I have ever been in my entire life.”

Myleene Klass has been through a lot this year, but the star was all smiles at the 2025 Ethnicity Awards as she was honoured with a major prize and vowed to make her future self proud

Myleene Klass has vowed to make her future self proud after being honoured with a major award.

The star has experienced a tough year so far. From opening up about her ex-husband’s cheating to a man being found guilty of stalking her, the mum-of-three hasn’t had the easiest time throughout 2025.

But Thursday night was a cause for celebration, as the musician and presenter was named Inspirational Role Model at the 2025 Ethnicity Awards for her outspoken and ongoing advocacy for women’s rights and reproductive healthcare.

Sharing a video of her acceptance speech on social media on Friday morning, Myleene told her followers that she hopes to make her 77-year-old self proud and paid tribute to her fellow winners.

“OMG. So this happened — I was honoured with an award for being an ‘inspirational role model’!”, Myleene wrote on Instagram. “My 7-year-old self would never have believed that the SE/E Asian world would one day be celebrated and accepted, that classical music could be cool, or that I’d have three children and a family of friends I chose for myself.

“And if I’m lucky enough to meet my 77-year-old self, I hope she’ll see that I raised my children with love, helped change the law for women and children for a graded model of care, and still feel confident enough to rock a white bikini. Pinoy power”.

The I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! star concluded with: “And yes, those are fellow inspirations and reps, @bukayosaka87 @krishgm and @adeadepitan. Well done to all the nominees and winners. As I said in my acceptance speech, in the words of my 4.10 Filipina Mum, ‘Don’t tell them who you are, show them.’ Thank you and you, my community who follow and support me. x.”

Bukayo Saka and Krishnan Guru-Murthy were also celebrated at the 2025 Ethnicity Awards. Nadia Sawalha was recognised as Media Trailblazer, while Ade Adepitan received Special Recognition for his significant contributions to sport and advocacy.

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Krishnan, one of Britain’s most esteemed journalists and long-standing Channel 4 News anchor, was bestowed with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Marriott Grosvenor Square in London for his outstanding contribution to journalism over three decades.

Nadia Sawalha, the broadcaster, actress, and presenter, was also honoured at the event, bagging the Media Trailblazer Award for her frank discussions on identity, mental health, and inclusion, as well as challenging stereotypes in media and entertainment.

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal forward and England international, was named Sports Personality of the Year, while former Paralympian Ade Adepitan received the Special Recognition Award for his significant contributions to sport and advocacy.

Not only individuals but also organisations committed to diversity and inclusion were celebrated. Lloyds Banking Group was awarded the Outstanding Employer Award for its ongoing leadership in fostering inclusive workplace policies and promoting ethnic minority talent at all levels.

Channel 4 received the Innovation Award, acknowledging its daring and creative approach to inclusive programming and representation both on- and off-screen. Black Women Rising, a cancer support organisation, was declared Charity of the Year for its relentless efforts in providing support, visibility and advocacy for Black women battling cancer.

The glitzy ceremony was graced by top figures from the worlds of business, entertainment and politics including Ade Adepitan, Fatima Whitbread, Dawn Butler MP, and Channique Sterling-Brown. The event was hosted by renowned broadcaster Melvin Odoom, known for his work with BBC Radio 1, Strictly Come Dancing, and as a fervent advocate for inclusion in UK media.

Sarah Garrett MBE, founder of the Ethnicity Awards, spoke at the event, stating:. “The Ethnicity Awards exist to spotlight and celebrate those who are making a real difference – not just talking about inclusion, but leading it.

“From Myleene’s campaigning and Krishnan’s legacy in journalism, to the corporate and charity winners tonight, all of them are helping to build a better, fairer society. Their work is meaningful, visible, and absolutely vital. This was another very special evening and I want to congratulate all of the nominees and winners.”