A Strictly Come Dancing star has been arrested on suspicion of rape. According to reports a woman met the man due to his participation on the scandal-hit BBC programme. The report comes less than three months after a star of the BBC show was arrested for rape.
The alleged incident is said to have taken place last year. The woman who made the allegation was not a contestant or a professional dancer on the programme.
The man cannot be named for legal reasons. The man was arrested on Monday, October 13, on suspicion of rape and remains under investigation. A source close to the programme said: “This is an absolute nightmare for the BBC – a heartbreaking situation.
” Bosses have done their utmost to steady the ship and make the show as scandal-free as possible, and yet now this has happened. “They added that bosses at the BBC are taking the allegation” seriously “and will be offering support to those involved.
Meanwhile, another source told The Sun:” The series is due to go ahead as scheduled in 2026 but, of course, safeguarding measures are at the heart of all BBC shows in this current climate. And we will always adapt as necessary. “
Hertfordshire Police said:” A man was released on police bail under investigation having been arrested in London on Monday 13 October on suspicion of rape.
“The allegations relate to an incident which happened in Hertfordshire during 2024. Meanwhile inquiries by officers from Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Public Protection team will continue. Given the nature of the allegations, it would be inappropriate to make any further comment at this time”.
A spokesperson for the BBC told the Mirror: “It would not be appropriate to comment on an ongoing police investigation”.
If you’ve been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www. rapecrisis. org. uk or calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999
I’m A Celebrity, please get me out of here! has only been back on our screens for a matter of days, but there’s been plenty going on Down Under. Millions have watched Emmerdale legend Lisa Riley, singer Martin Kemp, and actress Ruby Wax compete in the Australian jungle on the popular ITV survival show.
Kelly Brook and Jack Osbourne have been at odds with one another, and Kelly Brook’s sister Kelly even got involved by criticizing the Loose Women panellist today on social media. Around the grisly trials, two new arrivals are set to make their debut in camp tonight. Tom Read-Wilson and Vogue Williams will make their television debut, but how will they fit in?
Additionally, viewers will see Kelly and rapper Aitch battle the Camp Fright in front of their fellow celebrities tonight. How will the trio fare when faced with yet more scary tasks?
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Lisa Riley makes plea to ‘annoying’ campmate
Lisa Riley, the legendary Emmerdale woman, made an appearance on the ITV2 spin-off show Unpacked via video link, and a viewer inquired about any campmates who had ‘annoying’ habits. She continued, “I’m just saying, it’s one of the boys. They don’t put that dunny lid down. You would have empathy for me if there was a smell-a-vision, even though it still smells horrendous. The lid must be closed! We need a banner now outside. ” “
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Viewers demand ‘justice’ for Shona McGarty
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Who is doing tomorrow’s trial?
The next trial, which will feature a famous person taking on Dreaded Dunnies, has received widespread support. The trial could include any of the others, but Tom and Vogue are exempt.
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A sour taste is left behind by a sweet treat…
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A special reward
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A badge is awarded to Jack!
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The “redemption” of Lisa Riley
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A badge is presented to Kelly.
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Roman Kemp wryly accepts his father’s promotion to camp chef.
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As they perform the chores, Vogue and Tom stomp on the tension.
As camp leaders, Vogue and Tom’s first official duty was to Sensing the shake up, Jack Osburne confided in his campmates: “I feel resistance to Vogue and Tom, I’m just kinda like, ‘Hey you don’t get to walk in halfway through the movie and decide to turn it off or change it…’”
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Concerns in Ruby’s camp
Ruby told the Bush Telegraph: “I think the dynamic will change now that the two chiefs are here, there are two sides, and we may annihilate each other or fall in love. ”
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You’re posher than my husband, Vogue tells Tom! ‘
Vogue, a model and TV presenter, is famously married to Spencer Matthews, a former Made in Chelsea star, but she later admitted to making herself at home there after she moved into the elite suite. “You’re posher than Spenny [Spencer Matthews], you’re the poshest person I’ve ever met! ”
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The Bush Explorer badge was won by who?
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In the horror of Harshmallow, Aitch spits up.
Aitch was faced with eating four fish eyes off a stick as part of the Harshmallows task but couldn’t do it and failed to win any stars after throwing up.
Ginge warned him to “prepare for the pop,” before he even began. Aitch responded, “I don’t do pop; I do rap.” ”
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Tom Read-Wilson hails Ginge as ‘so robust’
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Kelly and the cockroaches are a fight, right?
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Fans furious over amount of ads again
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Fans despise Kelly’s “grim” confession.
At the start of tonight’s episode, supermodel Kelly Brook immediately referred to the famous jungle shower as “a wee.” In the Bush Telegraph, Kelly said: “Who doesn’t wee in the shower? In the shower, everyone wees. You’re lying to yourself because you soak in the shower, right? ” Fans were not impressed with Kelly’s candid admission, with one writing on X: “Sorry Kelly I don’t wee in the shower! Another person responded, “No Kelly Brook, we don’t all wee in the shower.” F****** rank ! ” and another simply said: “Grim! ” “
He might have been the most eligible bachelor but Meghan Markle has revealed she wasn’t fussed by Prince Harry’s royal life, instead, she preferred his childlike ways
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Meghan was attracted to Harry’s childlike nature(Image: Getty Images for 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala)
Meghan Markle wasn’t too fussed on Prince Harry’s royal life. Instead, she liked his playful and childlike nature. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex first met in July 2016 on a blind date arranged by mutual friends.
Just one day later, they enjoyed their second date together, having established a striking connection. And while most people would be stunned to date a Prince, Meghan, 44, didn’t care about his life at Kensington Palace, or his grandmother being the Queen.
“He loves me so boldly, fully, and he also has a different perspective because he sees media that I wouldn’t,” the former Suits actress said. Mum-of-two Meghan went on to add: “No one in the world loves me more than him, so I know he’s always going to make sure that he has my back.
” You have someone who just has this childlike wonder and playfulness. I was so drawn to that, and he brought that out in me. That’s translated into every part of our life. Even in business, I want us to play and have fun and explore and be creative. “
Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar, the Duchess also opened up about mistakes she’s made while living in the public eye”. You learn not to do it again, “she said, adding:” If it all goes swimmingly, you don’t learn from it. If you don’t learn anything, you’re not going to grow.
“I’m a mom with kids at that age where they are constantly learning something new. I watch them face things that feel completely insurmountable every day. But you can remember and say, ‘ I know it seems really hard right now, but trust me, that’s going to come so easily soon. ‘ I can give myself the same grace as a founder. There’s no such thing as perfect. I, too, get to make mistakes”.
But while she and the Duke gave up their royal lives in 2020, life in Montecito is now more fun for the Sussexes and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, named after her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.
Meghan joked that if the dough is overworked, it won’t rise, and she believes that people are often consumed by stress, causing them to lose sight of the fun in life.
“There’s also not a lot of fun in trying to be perfect,” she explained. And Christmas for the Sussexes is set to be filled with fun. Meghan, who has a lucrative deal with streaming giant Netflix, recently shared a glimpse into her new festive series for the broadcaster.
She and the Duke showed their affection for one another with a sweet kiss in the kitchen of their home. In her new series, the former actress spoke about “embracing traditions” and “connecting with the people we love”, before she and her husband kissed one another.
The show, which is slated for release on December 3, will see Meghan be joined by a range of famous guests as they help her make and plate up seasonal foods and crafts, as well as share their hosting tips for the Christmas period.
And while her royal in-laws will be heading to Sandringham for a cold winter, Meghan revealed she “loves” the Christmas series. She said: “I love the holiday season, it’s about finding time to connect with the people we love. Embracing traditions and making new ones. Let the festivities commence and embrace the special touches that bring you joy”.
Once again, she and Harry will be switching the royal tradition of exchanging gifts on Christmas Eve, and will be sipping on delicious cocktails and seasonal dishes – including Christmas cookies.
I’m A Celebrity viewers were left in fits of laughter on Thursday night after campmate and model Kelly Brook shared a very unexpected confession on the ITV show
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I’m A Celebrity viewers were left gobsmacked on Thursday night after Kelly Brook dropped an unexpected confession during her jungle wash.
The much-loved ITV reality show, helmed by Ant and Dec, returned to screens on Thursday night, and the celebrities were straight into the jungle chaos.
The episode featured Kelly testing the jungle shower, looking glamorous in her bathing suit but revealed she urinates while in the shower. Fans of the show took to social media to share their reactions. One person said: “No Kelly, everybody does not wee in the shower. #ImACeleb”. Another sarcastically wrote: “No Kelly, I’ve never pissed in the shower #imaceleb”. A third person wrote: “Did Kelly pee in the shower?? #ImACeleb”.
Elsewhere, Jack Osbourne revealed he had huge plans for his fellow campmates in camp. He told the other celebrities that he was going to declare Ginge as camp leader for the day during their morning community meeting.
“He’s the youngest of us all and I think he should start taking that leadership role. It’s like teaching someone to swim, you just throw them in the water. They’re either going to sink or they’re going to swim”, Jack said.
With all the other celebrities in on the plan, Jack suggested Ginge should take on the leadership role, and everyone gave their full support.
Ginge told the Bush Telegraph about his new responsibility: “Pressure makes diamonds, it’s not pressure that I feel it’s excitement. It’s excitement to show the others what I’m capable of and I think for anyone out there who doubts what sort of leader I can be. We’re about to see I can probably be one of the greatest leaders of all time”.
The morning also featured Aitch and Ruby taking part in a trust fall. Ruby successfully dropped backward into Aitch’s arms, joking: “If he dropped me, it would be the end of his career”.
Eddie and Aitch also entertained camp with a game of imaginary tennis, with Alex stepping in as a pundit to interview both players after the match and award Aitch a trophy.
Reflecting on the camp’s mood, Aitch said: “The camp is very, very harmonious, it’s mad how so many people from different worlds can just come in and create a beautiful thing if I’m honest with ya, not to get deep, but it is a pretty beautiful thing”.
Kelly Brook previously revealed the reason she finally agreed to take part in the show, after previously vowing never to enter the jungle.
“I have said I will never do I’m A Celebrity… several times. I didn’t think it was ever in me to do the challenges and Bushtucker Trials”, she told ITV. “But since I have been with my husband, we have done a few things that I’ve surprised myself by. We did Race Across the World, and I ran the London Marathon this year, two things I never thought I had in me.
” I’m such a fan of the show that I thought, ‘ Maybe I could do it, maybe I could cope. ‘ I won’t know unless I try, so I am going to throw myself into it. “
After learning that Gary “Mani” Mounfield had tragically passed away at his home at the age of 63, The Stone Roses have shared a tribute to the late musician.
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In a tribute, The Stone Roses named Mani “the greatest.” Gary Mounfield passed away suddenly earlier today at his Manchester home.
No patient was taken to the hospital despite the emergency services being called to the private address. Mani’s death is not currently known. His former bandmates from the Stone Roses posted a moving tribute on social media as the music industry mourns his passing.
The band apologised to Mani’s “brother Mani” by posting a photo of him in his element on stage. The best bass player and friend we could have hoped for. x”.
Peter Hook, a fellow bass player who was formerly with New Order and Joy Division, said: “Oh God. Mani, they really do, but they just don’t work for me this time. I find it hard to believe. I’m extending my entire love to his family. This is so depressing. RIP, mate. Love Hooky . Ian Brown, X’s former Stones bandmate, wrote “Rest in peace Mani X.”
And Manchester United said on X: “A Manchester music icon and a passionate, lifelong Red. Our deepest condolences go out to the loved ones of Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield.”
Reverend and the Makers’ Jon McClure said on Instagram: “My heart is broken. Found out this morning and just felt low as it gets all day. Mani was my musical hero and just a lovely genuine human. When my Dad died, he offered me the warmest and best advice. No fuss, privately, straight up and always available to everyone.
I’m a little ill myself right now, but I’m not ashamed to cry when I read the news. See for yourself a true game legend on the next one, mate. RIP. Gordon Smart, a former showbiz journalist and broadcaster, once said, “Big love, Rev. The best of us. Even with all the rage that came with my turf, he was still so strong. “A diamond.”
Oasis icon, Liam Gallagher, said: “In total shock and absolutely devastated on hearing the news about Manu, my hero. RIP RKID LG.” Former Happy Mondays singer Rowetta added: “Back with your Imelda, Mani. Going to miss you so much. All my love to the boys, the family & all those who knew & loved him.”
Tim Burgess, the lead singer of The Charlatans, said, “I shared this photo a week or so ago on Mani’s birthday – It never failed to make me smile,” and it was exactly the same for the man himself. Such a lovely friend, one of the best in every way. Never to be forgotten, Love you Mani.
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I’m “absolutely gutted” to learn about Mani, who I have always loved and will always love, deeply and forever, according to Echo and the Bunnymen’s Ian McCulloch. Like a brother. To be honest, I’m shocked. Please explain that this is just a bad dream. My thoughts, feelings, and Manilove to Mac Bunnyman Xxx to all of his family
Imelda, his wife, had battled stage four bowel cancer, but she had no symptoms before her diagnosis, so Mani’s heartbreaking passing occurred almost two years after her passing.
Gary “Mani” Mounsfield passed away at the age of 63 after a decades-long musical career, including playing for Stone Roses, was announced today.
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Mani died at the age of 63(Image: Future Publishing via Getty Images)
After the music star’s sudden passing today, Gary “Mani” Mounfield’s neighbors have spoken out. The musician’s death at the age of 63 was revealed today.
The Stone Roses bass player was most well known for his roles in Primal Scream and Stone Roses in music. His neighbors have since spoken with him about the star and what he was like when he was not in the spotlight.
His wife passed away as well, but his sudden death occurred just two years later. According to reports, emergency services were called to Mani’s home in Heaton Moor, Stockport.
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A neighbor told The MEN that she once said, “I only saw him occasionally, and I occasionally collected a parcel for him.” On this street, I don’t know anyone who had a good relationship with him. He stayed away from his family and himself.
When emergency services arrived, no patient was taken to the hospital, but on arrival, residents noticed an ambulance outside around 11 a.m.
I passed by the ambulance about 11 a.m., according to another resident who saw it on the street. I witnessed two ambulances outside. Because the entire staff was inside, I was unable to inquire what had happened.
I can’t recall when they left, but they were there for a while. I didn’t get to know or interact with him because he’s always been a quiet neighbor. Although we weren’t in the same social circles, I was aware that he lived quite close by.
Announcing the sad news of his death, Mani’s family shared a post on Facebook today which read: “IT IS WITH THE HEAVIEST OF HEARTS THAT I HAVE TO ANNOUNCE THE SAD PASSING OF MY BROTHER GARY MANI MOUNFIELD. RIP RKID.”
Ian Brown, Roses bandmate, posted the message “Remain in peace, Mani x.” on X. On the day of Mani’s announcement, Oasis frontman Liam, who is on a tour in South America, said: “In total shock and devastated. My hero, RKid, RIP. LG. “
Shaun Ryder, the frontman of Happy Mondays, wrote, “RIP Mani, my heartfelt condolences to his twin boys and all of his family.” A Manchester music legend and devoted Red, as Manchester United once said on “X.” The family of Gary “Mani” Mounfield receives our sincere condolences.
Mani had just announced his plans for a speaking tour of the UK starting in September 2026, which would feature recollections of pivotal career moments like the Stone Roses’ 1990 performance at Spike Island and their follow-up performance in 2011.
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Mani was born in Crumpsall, a suburb of Manchester, in November 1962, and graduated from Rusholme College when she was 16 years old. In Greater Manchester at the beginning of the 1980s, Mani and John Squire and Andy Couzens co-founded the band the Fireside Chaps.
The Stone Roses band changed their name and lineup several times before becoming The Stone Roses. Singer Brown, guitarist John Squire, and drummer Alan “Reni’ Wren” were then a part of The Stone Roses’ classic lineup.
