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Former One Direction band mate Liam Payne tragically died last year at the age of 31 when he fell from a hotel room balcony in Argentina

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Taylor Swift’s heartfelt letter that she sent to Liam Payne is set to sell for thousands at auction, it has been reported. The Fate of Ophelia singer is said to have sent Liam a sweet message back in December 2017.

The note, which is expected the fetch $13,000 at auction, was sent to the One Direction star shortly before he performed at the Jingle Bell Ball in London. Taylor praised Liam for his solo career and mentioned his single Bedroom Floor in particular.

Taylor wrote: “Liam, long time no see! I’m so excited for you. You’re crushing it out there. I’m obsessed with Bedroom Floor. It’s so cool to see you from afar, I’m always cheering you on. Good luck tonight!”

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The note came in an envelope with “Liam” written on the front along with stars surrounding the name. It was sealed with a was “T” and “Nashville, Tennessee” was printed on the back.

Liam went on to reportedly give the letter to a friend after he received it. Liam died at the age of 31 last year after he fell from a hotel balcony in Argentina.

It’s thought that collectors will want to get their hands on the letter as it is seen as historically significant. It is set to fetch up to $13,000 when Omega Auctions begin accepting bids next month.

The auction comes just after of the first anniversary of Liam’s tragic death in October 2024. An autopsy revealed he died of polytrauma, with traces of alcohol, cocaine and prescription antidepressants found in his system.

Liam’s sister Ruth Gibbins has been open about struggling with the death of her brother. She has said she has a recurring nightmare where she is in the star’s hotel room but he cannot hear her “screaming” for him.

She said: “My brain is locked on your last minutes on this earth, the unaccounted minutes, the minutes I will never have the answers to, the minutes that changed everything.”

She has said that she has been “paralysed” by grief ever since Liam passed away. As part of the one year anniversary of his death, Ruth shared a tribute to her social media pages.

Writing on Instagram, she said: “I underestimated grief, woah, did I underestimate it. I am paralysed by it daily. I thought I had felt it before but I know the losses before you were just intense sadness, you are the loss of my life, the one person who l will miss at every single occasion in my life.”

She then explain that she took it “for granted” that Liam would always be around. “I’d taken for granted that my little brother would be there through life. You shouldn’t have died,” Ruth wrote.

Anton Du Beke, Strictly Come Dancing’s professional-turned-judge, revealed a hidden message he’s spotted in a move by competitors chasing the Glitterball trophy

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Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke says he knows when a dancing duo have had a “very difficult” week, before they’ve set foot on the dance floor. Having started in the competition as a professional dancer, the 59-year-knows all too well about how the programme operates and how the couples are feeling.

Since becoming a permanent judge in 2021, he says he has spotted certain tell-tale signs that expose how rehearsals have gone for a pair that week.

Praising the show as a family favourite, he told Yours Magazine: “I think that’s the most beautiful thing. It sums Strictly up. It keeps striving and moves with the times in a slightly old-fashioned way. So, long may it continue. The Waltz is always lovely to judge.”

He continued: “You can see how good or bad a couple’s week has been, it makes me laugh. As I sit there, I know exactly what’s been going on. I can see by the routine what sort of week they’ve had.”

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And it’s not only on the dance floor where Anton says he can spot the signs. “If they start at the top of the stairs and walk down, they’ve had a very difficult one! They are wasting as much time as they can until they get on the dance floor,” he added.

Throughout his 17 years as a professional dancer on the programme, Anton partnered with numerous famous faces, including Ruth Langsford, Emma Barton and Ann Widdecombe.

The latter remains as one of his most unforgettable partnerships, due to the comedic value and charm it provided.

While the former Conservative MP didn’t claim victory, she stunned viewers with her efforts and eagerness to tackle something entirely beyond her comfort zone.

Looking back on their time together, he revealed to the publication: “When Ann came along, it was a wonderful moment. I was always gentle with my partners, I could not imagine being in a room with someone you don’t get on with, as you’re there for eight hours.

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“Dancing with Ann gave me another string to my bow. I could do humour in the choreography, it was brilliant for me.”

Anton frequently makes light of his pairings on the programme, having never claimed the coveted Glitterball trophy.

Previously speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, he quipped: “I say this in the nicest way, but none of them are 25.”

He continued, according to the Daily Mail: “Because they can’t dance, even when they are good, it is awful.”

Meanwhile in the present series, eight couples continue their their battle for the coveted Glitterball trophy.

This weekend, the performers will dance their new routines at the legendary Blackpool Tower Ballroom, in the hope of securing their place for another week.

Last Saturday, Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey became the latest celebrity to depart, after the judging panel opted to rescue La Voix in the dance-off.

TOWIE star Myles Barnett has popped the question to girlfriend Isobel Scarlet Emery during a romantic break to Mexico and posted the happy news on social media

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The Only Way Is Essex star Myles Barnett has finally found his happy ever after following his public split from Love Island star, Kady McDermott.

Myles, who became a household name after appearing on the reality TV show between 2017 and 2019, started dating Isobel in 2022, just 11 months after his relationship with Kady broke down.

And while on a romantic holiday in Tulum, Mexico, fans saw an image of Myles on a bended knee asking Isobel to be his wife. The moment was at the top of a jungle canopy at a restaurant famed for its views.

In another picture, the couple appeared to be in the throws of happiness as they kissed. A third picture gave fans a close up of the stunning diamond engagement ring.

The post was captioned saying: “Easiest Yes! Love you forever and always (heart emojis).” And it certainly didn’t take long before friends of the pair and fans rushed to the comment section of the post to congratulate them.

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Former TOWIE star Clelia was one of the first to lead the tributes, posting: “Ahhh congratulations guys!!! (heart emoji).”

Myles is no stranger to dating reality TV stars as he first started dating Kady back in 2018 soon after his split with fellow co-star Courtney Green.

And at the time, Courtney’s difficulty in accepting Myles’ new relationship was captured on screen. But his romance with Kady was far from smooth as the pair regularly split, before finally ending things in 2021.

Amid their tumultuous relationship, the former couple bought a renovation project together but Kady recently announced to The Sun that she had been financially able to buy Myles out of his share of the property.

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In a chat with The Sun back in February 2022, she revealed: “I just bought my ex out of the house, I’m really happy about that.”

She continued: “I’m finishing renovating that, hopefully to do another project at the end of the year. I’ve got the relaunch on my fitness app at the end of this month so we are doing loads of stuff with that. I’m hoping to travel more this year with Covid settling down.”

Kady is believed to be in a relationship with millionaire boyfriend Harry Simmons after appearing on Love Island for the second time, two years ago.

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The 44-year-old former This Morning and Dancing on Ice presenter was carefully diplomatic when asked about the rumour that she coud lbe taking over Claudia Winkleman’s job

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TV presenter Holly Willoughby has opened up on the possibility of presenting Strictly Come Dancing with a cryptic comment.

Since the surprise announcement that Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly are both set to leave the BBC show at the end of this season, fans have been speculating wildly about who might be taking over as the long-running BBC TV show’s presenters.

One name that’s frequently being mentioned in connection with the high-profile job is that of Holly Willoughby. And, according to the Daily Mail’s Richard Eden, the former This Morning presenter has issued a very careful comment on the rumours.

Approached by reporters at the preview night for Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park Holly, 44, coyly commented: “At the moment, I’m just having a lovely time at home watching Strictly.”

Further confirmation of Holly’s potential involvement in the show came from a celebrity hairdresser.

Founded by Hari Salem in 1976, Hari’s West London salon has seen bookings from the likes of Bianca Jagger, Blondie’s Debbie Harry and – according to reports – “a well-known TV channel controller.”

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TV producer Peter Fincham let slip that he had heard some inside gossip while getting a trim: “My hairdresser also cuts the hair of a well-known channel controller,” he revealed. “What’s said in Hari’s the hairdresser stays in Hari’s. But he says with great confidence that Holly Willoughby will take over.”

If Holly were to step into Claudia Winkleman’s shoes, then of course the next question would be who would be standing alongside her next September.

This Morning’s Dermot O’Leary, who had been rumoured to have been in contention, has firmly stated that he is not in negotiations – saying that signing up for Strictly would enrage his old X-Factor boss Simon Cowell.

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Another presenter with an X-Factor connection, Rylan Clark, has also been tipped for one of the jobs. But Strictly professional Katya Jones is convinced she knows who will be best for the job – former professional dancer and co-star Janette Manrara.

Janette is married to Alijaz Skorjanec, who recently made his return to the ballroom, and she presents It Takes Two alongside Fleur East.

Asked on Loose Women who she’d like to see take over, Katya said: “Naturally for me, it’s Janette Manrara. She’s done it all – she’s done it as a professional, she’s presented It Takes Two. She knows what we’re feeling – she’d be the perfect Claudia, talking it through with us.”

However, Katya refused to rule herself out of contention too: “ I judged Dancing with the Stars in Belgium in the summer, and I really thoroughly enjoyed it. I feel what the contestants are going through and how much work goes into it.

The Traitors has been a hit show for the last few years now and has pulled in huge viewing figures but it seems the drama continues even after the show

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The Traitors star Jonny Holloway has claimed that he slept with Charlotte Chilton, who took part in the same series of the show as him.

In a paternity scandal which has unfolded over the last 16 months, it has been unknown who the father of Charlotte’s daughter Penelope is. After the second series of The Traitors, the 32-year-old met singer Conor Maynard and says she fell pregnant in January 2024.

She has said that Penelope, who is now 13 months old, is a result of their one-night stand together. Charlotte agreed to Penelope undergoing two paternity tests in March and August this year.

Both DNA tests showed that Conor was not the father, but Charlotte has still continued to insist that he is. However, more news has unfolded this week, which has suggested another Traitors star could be the father.

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Conor shared a message on social media where he said he thinks that Penelope’s father is former soldier Jonny Holloway. Jonny didn’t answer whether he could be the baby’s father at first, but has now spoken about the situation.

In an interview with the Daily Mail, Jonny claims that he and Charlotte did have sex. Jonny has reportedly asked Charlotte for a DNA test, but she has denied the pair sleeping together.

He said: “After a night out in March last year, people came back to stay at my house and as I said I was highly intoxicated, I know things took place, and I understand she was sober.

“If I had an inclination I was the father, I would have spoken up more clearly. I was drunk that night and I wasn’t quite with it, so I don’t know exactly how it went but I know something happened between us. And I have said to her that I want to do a DNA test, I want to find out. If I thought I was ever the father of someone’s child I would want to know and clear it up. That’s where I stand with it.”

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Charlotte is yet to address Jonny’s latest claims, but she has previously denied sleeping with him. She said previously: “There’s never been anything romantic with Jonny. We’ve had a friendship, but there’s never been a relationship between me and Johnny. We weren’t sleeping together in January at all. It never happened.”

Jonny is a former member of the Royal Lancers who became a fan favourite on The Traitors for being open about the aftermath of his deployment to Afghanistan in 2013.

He was travelling in the lead vehicle of a patrol in a known Taliban stronghold when it was blown up by an explosive device. He had his leg amputated three years later and was diagnosed with PTSD. Jonny was also blinded in one eye and suffered a brain injury, which affects his short-term memory and concentration.

Jonny said that he got in touch with Charlotte to suggest they should get a DNA test to see if he is Penelope’s father. He said that she initially agreed but he has not heard from her since. The Traitor’s star’s ex-wife, Lauren Ward, is the person who sent Conor Maynard a message claiming that Jonny has slept with Charlotte at the same time that he had.

Conor then shared a video with his 2.8million Instagram followers, which stated Jonny could be the father. Jonny said: “I think for everyone’s sake – and for Penelope’s sake – there is a young child who needs to find out who her father is.” Conor previously told us: “I was always of the opinion that the whole thing could and should have been dealt with quietly and privately, especially since none of it had even been proven before it reached the court of public opinion. It had zero benefit from being so publicly carried out, but obviously, it’s too late for that now; what’s done is done. So I think that lyric kind of points to the fact that maybe it’s sometimes better to deal with things properly before shouting them from the rooftops.”

The Mirror has contacted Charlotte’s reps for comment.

Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay are set to tie the knot in a lavish ceremony in Bath next month but some of Adam’s family have been unvited from the big day

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Holly Ramsay has said that her fiancé, Adam Peaty, has agreed with all of her wedding plans after uninviting his relatives. The pair are due to get married next month in a lavish ceremony in Bath.

The daughter of TV chef Gordon Ramsay has said she was in charge of all the decisions regarding wedding planning before the feud involving his family came to light.

Holly has been careful not to give anything away from the special day so far. The couple are due to exchange vows in a lavish ceremony at Bath’s historic Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.

Holly appeared on World Aquatics’ YouTube documentary series following Adam’s journey to the 2025 Swimming World Cup. She spoke about their upcoming wedding in the clip.

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She said: “Preparing for the wedding, amongst everything else he does [training for the World Cup], is stressful, but we make it work. He’s very good at agreeing with my decisions, which is the best way!”

This comes as it has been revealed that Adam’s family have been reportedly uninvited from the upcoming wedding. Only one member of his family is due to attend on the da,y as a feud between the two families continues.

Adam’s mum, Caroline, has now spoken out about what it was that began the feud in the first place. In an interview with the Daily Mail, Caroline recalled where it went wrong for her.

She said it was when she sent a text message to Holly to share concerns that members of her family had not been invited to the engagement party.

The extended leg of Adam’s family was not invited to celebrate the happy couple when they got engaged, which is what prompted Caroline to reach out to Holly.

However, this didn’t go well and is said to have completely changed their relationship and not in a positive way. Caroline said: “I told her, ‘you know how important family is to you, as it is to me. My sisters are not coming to the party, they have been there all through Adam’s life…But Adam didn’t take kindly to me sending that message.”

Adam’s aunt Louise William has also made her feelings known as she claimed that the Olympic swimmer has allegedly said “vile” things to his mother.

She wrote: “Yes. Adam is a born-again Christian. He’s not living by the tenets of Christianity is he? Where is ‘honour thy mother and thy father’ where is the forgiveness?”

Replying to a social media follower who claimed the family’s “lack of decorum” was the reason they had not been invited, Louise said: “Our family and friends place real value on love, friendship, loyalty and being there for each other.

“I hate injustice, always have, and I will always speak out against it, whether you are the King of England or a sycophant like yourself. Unlike you I happen to know all sides of the story. Unlike you I have seen heard and read the most vile things a son can say to a mother.”

The Mirror has contacted Holly and Adam’s reps for comment