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After learning that he and professional dancer Amy Dowden will be paired with him on the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing, Thomas Skinner has criticised BBC presenter Peter Levy online.

After recently being caught up in a cheating scandal and posting contentious views online, the Apprentice star, 34, has received criticism from Amy’s fans and followers. The most recent celeb to make a comment on the Strictly paring is BBC presenter Peter Levy, who also goes by the name of Twitter: “I feel sorry for Amy Dowden….”

Don’t feel sorry for Amy, Peter, Thomas replied politely and wrote back. We’re going to have a great time on Strictly because she is such a talented woman and a fighter. We haven’t even stopped laughing, actually. You might be cheering on a talented dancer who has triumphed over more difficult battles that you and I have to face instead of making ridiculous digs at me.

You should stick reading the autocue, he said, and I should stick learning the cha-cha. In order to prevent her from falling in love with me, I’ll be trying my hardest to learn to dance. I want to do everything in my power, not just for myself but also for her. Bosh”.

In order to win the Glitter Ball trophy, Skinner is one of fifteen stars who have graced the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor this season. Skinner acknowledged that he was “beyond excited” to be joining the BBC dancing show after being announced that he had been chosen. He also admitted that he had never danced in his life other than at weddings.

He stated, “I’m beyond excited to be joining Strictly Come Dancing.” I’ve already had a few large breakfasts and the boardroom, but getting onto the dance floor under that glitter ball is next level!

I’ve never danced in my life, other than at weddings, but I’m up for it and, of course, laugh. Bring the BOSH, sambas, and sequins to the ballroom, of course!

While The Dance Duo appear intent on airing the series, many of Amy’s fans were left furious by the paring, including one user who wrote, “Oh, this is SO unfair on Amy. Literally, he’s the reason I’m not tuning in to this season.

Another questioned whether they should have given Amy because she is so well-liked and adored in an effort to lessen some of the hate. One third wrote, “Come in guys, this isn’t right,” while the other said, “Stop.” Amy recently experienced a difficult time, and she has shown incredible perseverance and resolve. And how do you match him? “.

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Jon Lee, the star of S Club 7 and Celebs Go Dating, emotionally confessed his concern for his life after “flying off the rails” during his struggle with drug addiction.

Jon Lee says he worried for his life at the height of his addiction to drugs, recalling how he “flew off the rails” following the heartbreaking death of his father, Terry, who passed away from motor neurone disease.

In an exclusive interview with Mirror, Jon recalled the dark hole Jon he fell into in the years that followed his father’s death. “I went completely off the rails. I went out, I was taking loads of drugs. It got to the point where I had to make a decision – sort myself out, or it wasn’t going to end well,” he said.

Earlier this year, the S Club 7 star opened up about his addiction to Crystal Meth for the first time, something he battled in his thirties. Jon spoke openly about the tough time during his recent stint on Celebs Go Dating, which he says wasn’t easy to relive.

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My mother watched me talk about that, and it was very emotional. But I frequently talk to her about past events, and they always end up saying, “I’m very proud of who I am today,” he said.

“I went through a very, very difficult experience, and sadly, not many people recover from their mistakes.” I’ve returned, and not just for the better, but also more confident. She’s simply content that her boyfriend is back.

Although it was heartfelt to watch myself discuss everything, it was important for me to share. The show, “added Jon,” requires that you do something properly if you want to do it.

Alongside getting in touch with his more vulnerable side on the show, Jon also met boyfriend Jordan Fairhurst, whom he is still smitten with since wrapping up filming.

To be honest, I went on the show just to laugh. I envisioned going out there and setting up a few dates, but I had no real desire to meet anyone. So Jordan’s introduction was a pleasant surprise, he said of the relationship.

Hairdresser Jordan, 40, claims that the couple had their own moments that weren’t always captured on camera while the romance unfolded on screen.

He reveals that during filming, we would go on a date for the show, but we would stay that night with Jon, and we would have our own date the following day without the cameras.

You may think it’s just you two on these romantic Celebs Go Dating dates, but the reality is that about 15 crew members are listening to each word you say, so you can’t help but feel safe knowing that you’re not alone!

Olly Murs and his wife Amelia welcomed their son Albert earlier this month and shared the exciting news on social media.

Just two and a half weeks ago, Olly Murs’ wife Amelia gave birth to their second child – a baby boy named Albert. She shared the exciting news on September 4 with a picture of the happy couple leaving the hospital with their baby boy and their two-year-old daughter Madison.

Now she’s taken to Instagram to share a body positivity post as she thanked her body for carrying her two children. The 32-year-old posted a black and white video of herself standing tall in her black underwear as she proudly shows off her C-section scar.

As the mother-of-two poses for photos with her newborn son, the camera beams from ear to ear. She put it in the following: “Thank you body for carrying life twice, giving birth, and still showing up every day.

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“Forever grateful for the way you changed to bring my two beautiful babies into the world. I’m proud of this version of me and looking forward to getting fit and strong again when the time’s right #postpartum.”

Two beautiful kids, one unbelievable wife, according to proud husband Olly, 41. I have a good fortune. Her fans praised her postpartum body and thanked her for sharing the post in the comments section.

Thank you for revealing how incredible women’s bodies really are, one social media user said. “The most inspiring post. You have both beauty on and off.

Another follower gushed, “Beautiful. And I appreciate your efforts to restore postpartum bodies! While another person said, “A real woman who loves her baby body,” you still look incredible.

Another poem called “absolutely beautiful!” We are made to believe that women’s bodies change so much after giving birth, but seeing this makes me realize how beautiful they are.

While a fifth remarked, “Never underestimate what you can do for women after having a baby.” It’s great to see this post, which is sincere, kind, and modest.

In September, Olly and Amelia gave the news of their son’s arrival with the phrase “Walking out as four.” Our little Albert, welcome to the world.

Amelia and Olly were unsure of their baby’s gender before the little one arrived, so they made the decision to wait until the baby boy. It’s difficult to tell, Madi said Amelia, because she thought Madi was a boy. However, I believe this is a boy.

Olly continued, “Of course, that’d be cool, but I’m inclined to believe it’s a girl.” That’s something I would really like to do. We’re at a point where making decisions is necessary. However, this pregnancy seems to be different.

Olly admitted it was a big shock when they announced they were anticipating it again earlier this year. You know you have those weeks when you just can’t tell anyone, he said. And it’s been a shock, we didn’t anticipate it to happen this quickly, but it’s really amazing news for us both.

“Having a little brother or sister for Madison will make me crazy.” The times have changed, but in a positive way. Madison’s birth was first reported by them on April 16, 2024, after they revealed their relationship to each other in December of that year.

The couple tied the knot on July 15, 2023, with just a few months to go.

Secrets from the set of Coronation Street have been revealed by soap legend Bill Roache, including how Queen Camilla confessed to being a huge fan of the show during a set visit.

Soap legend Bill Roache was on stage at the weekend – to spill royal secrets and stories about Coronation Street. The veteran actor, 93, who has played Ken Barlow on the soap for more than 60 years, was part of a Corrie live show.

Bill is known for his portrayal of Ken Barlow in the ITV soap after making his debut in its first episode in 1960. And he insists his recent work has the royal seal of approval. Asked if Queen Camilla is a fan of Corrie, he said: “The Royals are fans of the show.

When Camilla asked if she had ever watched the show, she responded, “I can tell you that on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7.30pm, the phone goes off the hook.” That is truly lovely.

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If you weren’t careful, Prince Phillip might be a little touchy. When the Queen and Prince Phillip were honored, I was invited privately and asked if I would give a four-minute speech.

Camilla visited the set in 2010 and even pulled a pint in the Rovers Return. Bill holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-serving TV soap star in the world and was made an OBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours list in December 2021 for his services to drama and charity.

He noted that Elsie Tanner, a famous Corrie actress who portrayed her from 1960 until 1984, wasn’t always easy because of his two-year feud with Pat Phoenix, who was also a famous Corrie actress. In retrospect, Bill recalled that “Pat and Violet Carson (played Ena Sharples) dominated the Street.” She once abused my wife, Val, in a scene where she said something insulting.

When I told her off in this scene, she said to the director, “I don’t think she would take this from this young man (Ken),” and we were off. She threatened to throw this ashtray at you because she wanted to do something at the end and said, “Can you pause with all these things you say at the end?” I retorted, “No, I won’t.”

We didn’t talk for two years, and I said, “As far as I’m concerned, it’s unprofessional.” When she was throwing a party two years later, we were waiting for a scene and she said, “Oh well. You’d better get to my party, I suppose, than you should.” I declared, “I would love to Pat,” and we became very close friends.

Cliff Richard was once offended after Corrie actress Margot Bryant had a soap criticized his weight, according to Bill. According to him, “Cliff loves the Street so much that he once spent time with the Rovers as an extra.” I occasionally played tennis with him.

In a scene where Margot Bryant, who played Minnie Caldwell between 1960 and 1976, described him as a “chubby little lad.” He was forced to follow a diet, which he has continued to do ever since. Before, Margaret Bryant used to express her thoughts toward everyone. You kept her company.

Bill and the audience were shown video messages, including one from Joanna Lumley, who Bill proposed to on Corrie when she played Elaine Perkins on ITV in 1972 at the Lowry Theatre in Salford.

Bill, Joanna said it. Why did I ever decline you? You contacted me about being Ken, and I declined. What was my thought? You made me feel so good, Bill said, “Bill responded:” Joanna was a mystery at the time, but you can tell she was confident. She was incredibly lovely.

On Wednesday, Glasgow’s live performance of An Audience With Coronation Street will return.

Harris Dickinson, the biopic star of the Beatles who will play John Lennon in the highly anticipated films, has criticized another Hollywood star calling them “w*****s.”

In a rant about how he treated him on set, Harris Dickinson has called one of his Hollywood peers a “middle class w*****.”

The up and coming star is set to appear as music icon John Lennon in the upcoming four-part movie anthology based on The Beatles. His co-stars include Irish Oscar-nominated actor Paul Mescal who will play Sir Paul McCartney, fellow Irish Oscar-nominee Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn playing the late George Harrison.

To best represent John’s character, the actor will use his upbringing in a working-class British family in east London. His co-stars haven’t always been a happy person because they accuse another actor he worked with of stifling him because of his humble roots.

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In a previous interview, Harris claimed that the team used a number of social class cliches to describe the actor when they were playing a game where coworkers had to ask them to guess who it was by asking them a series of questions to make them think they were able to guess who it was.

Asked “what food are you?” they replied fish ’n’ chips, and when questioned “what TV show are you?” they quipped that they would be Love Island.

In a new interview with The Times, his old comments were revisited when Harris was informed his fans have been trying to work out the identity of the actor by going through his credits on IMBD.

Harris dropped hints to the contrary as he read through Times readers’ comments, with many claiming it was Ralph Fiennes, as he refused to directly name the actor he was referring to.

He responded, “No, Ralph, it’s not you. Ralph is a “sheepheart,” praising his co-star from the 2021 smash hit film The King’s Man. However, when Robert Lindsay’s speculation about him being his 2019 Maleficent: Mistress of Evil co-star surfaced, he appeared to confirm the suspicion.

He said, “F***! I’ve been caught!” but did not give away any further details on what had happened between them or clarify if he was joking. The Mirror has approached representatives for Robert Lindsay for comment on this story.

All four movies will be released in the same month as the Beatles project, with each film examining the individual Beatles members’ perspectives.

At least one of the biopics will be directed by filmmaker Sam Mendes, who first introduced them at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas.

Additionally, he added that Sony’s Tom Rothman has called the movies “the first bingeable theatrical experience,” and that a preliminary release date is anticipated to be April 2028.

We’re making four movies about the Beatles, according to Sam. Perhaps this will give them a better understanding of them. My understanding of music was altered by The Beatles. Years ago, I tried to make a movie about them.

Harris is already gaining acclaim in Hollywood thanks to recent roles in the erotic thriller Babygirl, The Iron Claw, Jeremy Allen White and Zac Efron, and the movie adaptation of the best-selling novel Where The Crawdads Sing, among others.

Stacey Dooley, a documentary maker and television presenter, revealed her secret fertility heartache after giving birth to her partner Kevin Clifton.

Stacey Dooley broke down in tears as she bravely opened up on suffering an ectopic pregnancy with husband Kevin Clifton. The documentary maker, 38, is a proud mum to daughter Minnie, who she shares with the Strictly Come Dancing professional.

They welcomed Minnie in January 2023, having met each other on the BBC dance competition back in 2018. Stacey shares occasional updates on their home life together, but decided to share more in a candid admission on her latest TV series.

The presenter stays over with Britain’s first legally recognized gay father, Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, who also has Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over, her hit. He has publicly backed the UK’s ban on commercial surrogacy.

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Stacey discovered Barrie’s differences with him as he claimed his children should be beautiful.

Stacey made the decision to introduce Kevin to another child in a secret meeting with the camera. She said, “I have seen the struggle of having a child.”

“We obviously wanted to grow our family, but last year, I felt pregnant, and it didn’t go very well. … ectopic … Because this is so predictable, I apologize. I’m crying on a bed while I’m sitting here. It was extremely challenging and ectopic.

“There was an internal rupture, and emergency surgery was required. Of course, you are made to consider alternatives when going through something similar. You have to consider how to grow a bigger family if something happens, and it happens.

According to the NHS, an ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilised egg implants itself outside of the womb, usually in one of the fallopian tubes. They say it is not possible to save the pregnancy, with 1 in 90 pregnancies being ectopic in the UK.

Earlier this year, Stacey candidly opened up about the challenges she’s faced since becoming a mother in 2023. During an appearance on the Parenting Hell podcast with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe, she admitted that her sex life with Kevin took a backseat as their daughter sleeps in their bed.

Stacey said she doesn’t care because she’s content cuddling up to their two-year-old. We need to start remembering how to have sex, Stacey said.

Minnie is in our bed, she continued. I’m not really arrogant, though, because Kev is away from home indefinitely, even though I know there is such a focus on getting kids in their own beds.

What else am I doing? We might start recalling how you had sex when Kev returns to the scene. Then, perhaps, I would assume that you’re going to have to leave your own room right away.

If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at the Miscarriage Association. You can call them on 01924 200799 or email info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk