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After being attacked for a post, Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola addressed a critic and defended his friends Dianne Buswell, Ellie Goldstein, and Joe Suggs in a video message.

Professional dancer Vito Coppola hit out at a critic whilst defending three of his friends from Strictly Come Dancing after being criticised over a video on social media this week. He addressed the situation in a message to fans tonight.

It comes after Vito, 32, shared a skit on Instagram this afternoon. The sketch showed the pro and Ellie Goldstein, 23, who is his celebrity partner on the BBC show this year, pretending to continually fart whilst in a rehearsal together.

Some viewers claimed they didn’t find it funny, while others expressed their delight in the comments section. Vito has since shared that model Ellie addressed one critic’s video response in a direct message about it.

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The viewer’s message, shared by Vito, described the skit as “grim” and encouraged Ellie to tell him to delete it. The critic appeared to suggest that the pro has spending “too much time” with his colleague Dianne Buswell, 36, and her partner Joe Sugg, 34, and been “influenced” by the couple.

The viewer requested that Vito delete the most recent fart video in the message. It’s not very funny at all. These kinds of jokes and skits are sarcastic and don’t really portray him well because he’s supposed to be hot and mysterious. Keep watching the dancing videos because they are so adorable and enjoyable!

“I believe Vito has been interacting with Dianne and Joe and has been influenced by them (they frequently fart jokes and it’s grim), but he is far better than this (and you too! ). Simply upload dancing videos, please! He’s good enough to handle this kind of embarrassing content. “Sending love.”

Vito posted a picture of the message in a video that appeared on his Instagram account tonight, along with the comments. Please don’t get blocked, just respect, he said in a caption over the post on the platform this evening.

He made the suggestion in the video that he doesn’t typically care about social media criticism. Vito responded, “I don’t really pay attention, but in this case you touched three significant people, Dianne and Joe, who are actually my friends and my family.” You should definitely speak with caution before talking about specific people.

Second, don’t message Ellie because she’s my little sister and that I’m very protective. Please, I really care. Ellie and anyone who attempts to say something like this should be banned from the profile I’ve already warned her against.

The sender questioned whether the sender knew her personally when Vito responded to the use of “hey girl” at the beginning of the message to Ellie. Then he said in the video, “I don’t think so; maybe hey girl, to someone else.”

Vito urged fans to spread positivity and avoid “hate” before wrapping up his speech. At the end of the video, he urged viewers to only enjoy joy, smile, and enjoyment, but not hate. Wah, peace and love!

Vito and Ellie danced in a dance studio as they both paced along a voiceover with farting sounds in the earlier skit. Before Ellie lip-synced someone saying, “Okay, that was disgusting, we’re done,” Vito performed as an explosive sound play at the end.

The caption of the post, which was shared on Ellie’s Instagram page together, read, “POV: Sharing is caring. He added three “dashing away” emojis, and the caption “Ahahahaha” was added next along with laughing emojis.

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Joe Swash is stepping away from wife Stacey Solomon and their reality TV projects after landing a new documentary for BBC as he labels the focus ‘eye-opening’

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Joe Swash has revealed his brand new BBC role – and it doesn’t feature his wife Stacey Solomon. Instead, the former EastEnders man is going solo for his latest project.

Joe, 43, is making a one-hour long documentary for BBC three and BBC iPlayer. The show is set to feature on fatherhood and is titled Joe Swash : Britain’s Young Dads.

Joe is a father of three young children, Rex, Rose and Belle, as well as being a step-dad to wife Stacey’s sons Zachary and Leighton from previous relationships. He also has a son called Harry from a previous relationship too.

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The new documentary will see Joe, who became a father in his mid-twenties, follow others in his situation. It will see the former actor reflect on his own path into fatherhood, while sparking conversations regarding masculinity.

Speaking of the project, Joe told The Sun: “We don’t often hear from – or talk about – young dads in the UK. It’s been eye-opening to meet the young men behind the statistics.

“The ones working hard to create a good future for their kids. I feel lucky that we’ve been able to help tell their stories and hopefully we can get people thinking a bit differently about young dads.”

It comes months after Joe opened up on his Channel 4 series Batch from Scratch: Cooking for Less getting a second run. Joe, who works alongside batch-cooking expert Suzanne Mulholland, on the project, pulled in more than a million viewers for its first run earlier this year,.

And in July it was revealed the the success of the show meant it was worth ordered a second take. The duo will combine for another six episodes for next year.

Joe and Suzanne told the Mirror at the time: “We’re both excited to keep spreading the word about the power of batch cooking and look forward to teaming up again to transform the lives of families around the UK.”

Joe is the main cook for his family, and his skills are often seen in their reality TV seres. In their latest episode of their reality show on BBC, the duo admit to “arguing all the time”.

The couple were seen trying to get organised for a trip to Switzerland, where they were gearing up for a ski holiday. Stacey started to get impatient as she lamented that Joe had “a hundred pairs of socks” as well as a host of other unnecessary items. She said, “The less I know about Joe, the better!”

And then when she found out that Joe’s suitcase still had clothes in from the last holiday they went on, she fumed: “Babe, dirty washing from holiday.

“That must stink! That is actually disgusting. You’re going to put this in our wardrobe and it’s going to stink.”

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs shared a message of pride and love with his supportive family as his team try to get his two Mann Act convictions thrown out

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs turned to his family to reel out a “proud” message as appeared in court. The disgraced musician, 55, was at his acquittal hearing on Thursday when he showered his family with praise.

He was attempting to get his two Mann Act convictions thrown out and following the day’s proceedings it’s said he turned to the pews behind him, where his family were sitting, to share a message.

It’s thought he had turned to the members of his family, including his mother and six of his children and more, to tell them how proud he is of them and that he loves them.

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According to TMZ, Combs specifically turned to his mother Janice and blew her a kiss. The publication says he told her she is beautiful before he thanked his family for their support.

The outlet reports him as saying: “Every day, every hour I get closer to coming home” and then waved at the group as he was walked out of the court.

During the hearing, Combs’ team argued prostitution only applies to someone who pays someone else for sex. They claimed it doesn’t apply to someone who just sits back and watches like they claim their client did during the “freak-offs”.

His sentencing is set for October 3. The star faces a maximum of 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. However, he has pleaded not guilty and is said to be appealing his conviction.

In a recent court filing, his lawyers have asked for a lesser sentence for the star. They also suggested supervised release with mandatory drug treatment, therapy as well as group counselling. Claims by his lawyers say it would be “sufficient, but not greater than necessary” and prosecutors will have until September 29 to recommend a sentence.

During the highly publicised two month trial, the court heart how the Bad Boy Records founder flew people around the country, including his girlfriends and paid male sex workers, to engage in sexual encounters, a felony violation of the federal Mann Act.

He was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges, relating to allegations that he forced his former girlfriends into drug-fuelled sex encounters – known as ‘freak-offs.’

At the time, Combs had asked the courtroom to pray for his family before the verdict was read out. As he learned of his fate, the musician fell to his knees with his head down in a chair.

He appeared to be praying again after avoiding life in prison for the highest charge in his case.

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Dec Donnelly is celebrating his 50th birthday today and Ant McPartlin was seen giving him gifts in a video filmed whilst they are working on I’m A Celebrity … South Africa

Presenter Dec Donnelly was seen laughing over a birthday present given to him by Ant McPartlin before agreeing for it to be regifted to his pal’s wife in a video shared this week. He received the gift ahead of his 50th birthday today.

Dec, 50, has been celebrating the milestone occasion whilst filming the new series of I’m A Celebrity … South Africa abroad with his presenting partner Ant, 49. A second series of the I’m A Celebrity spin-off was announced earlier this month and they have been out in South Africa since then.

Ant paid tribute to Dec on Instagram this morning, with him writing on their joint account: “Happy Birthday to the littler one from the only slightly bigger one. Love ya!” A video of him giving Dec some presents has since been shared.

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The video showed Dec being gifted two personalised t-shirts. One of them featured photos of his daschund Rocky, whilst the other had photos of Ant on it. He then modelled them and it was teased that his co-star’s wife Anne-Marie Corbett would end up with the second t-shirt instead.

Ant began the video by telling their fans: “You probably know it’s coming up to Dec’s big birthday. We’re not allowed to mention the number – just that it’s a big birthday!” He was then seen heading outside to give Dec his presents.

After it was teased that his pal isn’t “allowed” to mention his age, Dec confirmed: “No.” Ant then said he was celebrating a “big birthday” this year, to which Dec replied: “Not that big!” Ant added: “So you get not one, but two presents.”

Dec was then presented with two gifts covered in dog-themed wrapping paper. Ant said as he opened the first one: “I think you’re gonna like it a lot.” He added: “I had to source pictures. I had to do research. I had to get it sent away. It’s just arrived, all the way out here, in South Africa.”

The present was then revealed to be a personalised t-shirt with ‘Rocky’ on the front and several photos of Dec’s dog. Dec laughed before saying: “Oh, I love it.” Ant said: “See, I knew you’d like it. Happy birthday! And, I’ve got one that’s even better than your dog.”

Dec said that he suspected it must be a t-shirt with photos of the two children he shares with his wife Ali Astall on the front of it. He said to Ant: “It must be the kids. A really nice t-shirt with the kids on. That is lovely. Thank you.”

It was however revealed to be a t-shirt with ‘Anthony’ written on the front above several photos of Ant. Dec’s pal reacted once it was opened: “It’s me!” Dec was seen laughing to himself as Ant told him: “So when we’re not working together, you can have me on your t-shirt and then hopefully nobody will call you Ant from now on.”

Dec responded: “Oh yeah, that’s good.” Ant said: “So if you wear that, no one will ever get you confused ever again. Do you like it?” Dec told him: “I do like it.” Ant then teased: “Are you trying to say it’s ugly? Because if you are, then you’re saying I’m ugly. And I know you wouldn’t say I’m ugly.”

His pal, who said that he didn’t think it was “ugly,” however opted to hold up the t-shirt featuring Rocky instead, before saying: “I really like that one.” He then teased he would try it on and was later seen modelling the t-shirt.

Ant reacted: “It fits – look at that!” He then brought the other t-shirt over Dec and said: “At least hold it up!” Ant added: “If you don’t want it, I’ll give it to the wife.” Dec said: “She will love it.” Ant replied: “Yeah, okay, I’ll give it to the wife.”

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Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz’s relationship is said to be going from strength to strength after the pair were first romantically linked after an outing together last month

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Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz’s relationship is continuing to flourish and there was a clear indication of their intent as she supported him in Berlin. The former One Direction singer, 31, joined 50,000 runners for the 26.2 mile marathon race last weekend in the German city.

The star was cheered on by those on the sidelines, including the actress, 36, as he bagged an impressive finishing time of 2:59:13 hours. But as the pair continue getting to know each other, a key sign during their time in Berlin seemed to indicate things were moving fast.

A source claimed Harry was using his trip as inspiration for his new album. And they claimed that Zoe being there showed just how much she was meaning to him.

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Speaking to The Sun, the insider said: “It’s no secret that Harry is making his new album in Berlin and he’s been getting lots of inspiration from the music scene there.

“The fact he wanted Zoe to join him just shows how important she is as part of the creative bubble process for him and how much he wants her to be part of every aspect of his life. He doesn’t share his music with just anyone.

“He’s spent a lot of time in the city and it’s really special that he’s getting to show Zoe his secret life there. This is really a sign of just how serious things are with them.”

It comes after the couple were first romantically linked last month. The pair were seen enjoying a romantic stroll together on a trip to Rome. Since then, they’ve spent time together across the world, including outings in Rome, Tuscany, London, and New York City.

During their time in the States, Harry was also introduced to Zoe’s family, including fellow music legend Lenny Kravitz. The group visited the Sant Ambroeus venue for a lunch date.

A source told People: “Friends of Lenny say he is very protective of Zoe, but it really seemed like he enjoyed meeting Harry. From what people could tell, he thought Harry was polite, down to earth and genuinely interested in getting to know the family.

“Lenny has always wanted Zoe to be with someone who respects her, and it looked like he felt Harry does. They were laughing a lot at lunch, and it came across that Lenny appreciated Harry’s sense of humour. He likes when someone can keep things light.”

Cheeky-chap Harry has previously dated a string of famous women. However, he often remained quite private about his love life, despite being seen kissing stars such as Emily Ratajkowski and Kendall Jenner.

Zoe, meanwhile, was previously married to Karl Glusman between 2019 and 2021. She was also engaged to Channing Tatum before their split in 2024. Other former partners include singer Drake and actor Penn Badgley.

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TOWIE cast member Lauren Goodger has been posting about a recent visit to hospital where she had a procedure, with her having shared updates on social media today

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Reality TV star Lauren Goodger has shared a warning to fans after undergoing surgery this week. The Only Way is Essex cast member announced earlier today that she is now awaiting the results of a biopsy following the procedure.

Lauren, 39, has revealed that she had three moles removed at a hospital in Essex. She said that one of them was “deep rooted” and it has been sent off for analysis at a laboratory, with her now urging fans to check their own moles.

The former Celebrity Big Brother housemate posted the updates on Instagram. Lauren first shared a selfie of herself wearing a medical gown whilst she lay in a bed. She didn’t provide any details but tagged the hospital in the post.

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Hours later, she teased that she’d had a procedure and issued a warning, suggesting that her next post would contain cuts, blood and stitches. She wrote: “WARNING Caution .. Next slide skip if you don’t like cuts or blood or stitches.”

Lauren then posted a photo that showed a blue sheet that appeared to have blood on it. A hole in the sheet showed stitches over an incision in her skin, with her writing about the surgery in the accompanying caption.

She told her followers that she had three moles removed in the procedure and suggested that the photo documented the removal of a “deep rooted” one. Lauren also said that her moles had changed when she was pregnant.

The caption began: “I’ve had 3 moles removed, this one was cut out and removed as was deep rooted being sent off to the lab.” She went on to encourage others to check their bodies, writing: “So important so check your moles.”

She continued: “I’ve always been a sun worshiper but these changed in pregnancy.” She concluded by telling her followers on the platform: “But all removed now maybe have a few more soon results and stitches out in 2 weeks.”

Lauren is the latest celebrity to encourage fans to monitor their moles. Last month, Love Island star Zara McDermott posted about a form of skin cancer screening and she told her followers: “Check your body as often as possible.”

According to the NHS, a new mole or the change in appearance of an existing one “may be signs of melanoma,” which is a type of skin cancer. It states that melanomas are “more common in areas that are often exposed to the sun”.

It adds: “It’s important to check your moles regularly for any changes.” It also says: “UV light from the sun can increase the chance of a mole becoming cancerous. If you have lots of moles, you need to be extra careful in the sun.”

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