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Loose Women star Penny Lancaster has shared a heartbreaking tribute to her late Cavapoo, Bubbles, just days after introducing her fans to three new family members

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Penny Lancaster has shared a poignant tribute to a “beloved” family member in an emotional social media post.

On Sunday (November 16), the mum-of-two posted to her Instagram Story, sharing an image of her Labradoodle, Lily, resting quietly next to a memorial cross bearing a brass plaque.

The devoted mum, 54, placed a small bunch of flowers at the burial spot in their luxurious garden where they laid to rest their late Cavapoo, Bubbles, who passed away in March following a fight with cancer.

The two pets shared a deep bond when Bubbles was alive, with Lily providing comfort during his illness and remaining beside him in his final moments. She wrote alongside the post: “Remembering our beloved Bubbles on our walk today.”

The heartbreaking post arrives just days after the Loose Women panellist revealed the presence of three new family additions, who have actually been residing with them for years.

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On Friday (November 14), the mum-of-two used Instagram to present her 230,000-strong following to her three Pygmy goats. She began the footage by gathering a bunch of branches from the trees in her garden, accompanied by her three dogs, reports the Express.

The footage then showed her approaching a tree stump, where the brown and white Pygmy goats waited proudly for their snacks. Penny, who has been wed to her rock ‘n’ roll husband Rod Stewart since 2007, appeared absolutely delighted.

She gave her followers a tour of their plush new home, adorned with fairy lights and wooden structures. In a lengthy post, Penny revealed the playful names of their new additions.

The copper shared: “Making the most of the sunshine today, I reached out to nature to feed my soul as well as our Pygmy goats, Hazel, Robert, and Biscuit.

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“They joined us during the second phase of lockdown when I was able to spend a lot more time with them.

They have wonderful sleeping accommodations and climbing structures to keep them comfortable and entertained.

“Other than their general goat feed, they love extra treats of the non-evergreen foliage around our garden [three goat emojis],” she concluded.

Strictly Come Dancing has been hit with a new affair scandal weeks after it was reported a married celeb was filmed passionately kissing his female dance partner

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A former Strictly Come Dancing contestant reportedly had an “affair” with their professional partner. The unnamed stars were paired together on the BBC show and praised for their ‘great connection’ and ‘insane chemistry’ during a previous series, not the current one. But it’s said to have continued when they were off the dance floor too.

While they were competing, the pair are said to have managed to keep the clandestine affair a secret from the rest of the cast and crew. But it’s now come to light, prompting speculation that another famous contestant has fallen victim to the dreaded ‘Strictly curse’.

This particular celeb ended up breaking up with their partner months after their Strictly run ended, it’s reported – though it’s unclear if the affair led to the relationship ending or if their partner ever found out.

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A source told the Mail: “One of the celebrities had a fling with one of the dancers while they were still with a partner at home – and everyone has just found out.

“It’s unclear if their partner ever found out, but the relationship later ended, so it’s not inconceivable that they did.” The news comes hot on the heels of another Strictly scandal – after a 12-second video reportedly emerged showing a married former Strictly contestant kissing his female professional dancer.

It’s claimed that the video – later shared on WhatsApp – was filmed backstage at Elstree Studios by a member of the production team, who saw the pair passionately snogging in a dressing room. The celebrity in question is said to have also appeared on a previous series rather than the current one.

A source told the Sun: “The video itself shows the famous married family man passionately kissing his female dance pro. She is sitting on his knee, and he has his hand on her back before leaning in for a kiss. The kiss only lasts a few seconds, but it would more than likely end his marriage and destroy his carefully cultivated family man image.”

The source added that if the clip was shared publicly, it would be a crisis for the two stars and the BBC. Staff on the show reportedly met the man’s wife, and described her as “absolutely adorable, such a kind woman.”

It wouldn’t be the first time the family-friendly show has faced scandal in recent years. There have been multiple reports of misconduct allegations over the past few seasons of Strictly, resulting in axings.

Back in 2023, professional dancer Giovanni Pernice was axed following claims made by his celebrity partner, Amanda Abbington, of ‘bullying’ and ‘aggressive’ behaviour, which Giovanni has always denied. A BBC investigation found some complaints against him were upheld, but he was cleared of the most serious ones in a probe that lasted months.

In the same series, dancer Graziano Di Prima was axed over claims of misconduct towards partner Zara McDermott during training.

And this year, Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans got kicked off the UK tour after being accused of making inappropriate remarks. The 2024 celebrity contestant was filmed making a controversial “spit roast” comment during the Strictly live tour.

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Hamza Yassin, Countryfile’s resident wildlife cameraman, also known for his role on Let’s Go For A Walk, recently opened up about the ups and downs of his life in Scotland

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A Countryfile star has shed light on the moment he realised that local residents “knew” he was living in his car. Hamza Yassin, a wildlife cameraman also known for his role on Let’s Go For A Walk and winning Strictly Come Dancing, recently opened up about his home on the Ardnamurchan peninsula in Scotland.

He explained that he’s lived in the remote Highlands locale for 17 years in total, specifically in what he described as an “awesome little village” that’s home to around 150 people.

Despite Hamza residing in his current home, a “cottage in the Hebrides style”, for ten years, his introduction to the area was a little less glamorous, having spent nine months living in a “Vauxhall seven-seater”.

Once he managed to upgrade to a farmer’s caravan, he then faced the unpleasant scenario of having no heating or running water, but he would later switch to a second caravan that, at the very least, offered water.

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Hamza was then asked what the most difficult thing was about his living situation in the car. He replied the Times: “Not being spotted sleeping in the back by the locals.

“I was waking up at 8am, pretending I was going on the ferry. It turned out that they knew, they just never quizzed me. I didn’t have a fridge.

“I had showers at a local campsite. I’m sometimes asked if I find it tough being a black man in the countryside. I usually say that the wildlife doesn’t care. People were curious, not suspicious. They’d say, “What are you doing here?”

In other news, Hamza opened up about his mental health over the summer on Countryfile, describing how being outdoors makes him feel “at peace”.

In the episode, in which Hamza searched for orcas off the Caithness coast, the cameraman discussed how he has the “world’s best job”, one that allows him to “go on safari” and “travel the world”.

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Hamza also noted that his enviable role means that he can “come back with memories” both in his mind and “on a card”, which he can look back upon, before he moved on to the subject of his mental health.

He said: “One of the best things when I am busy, rushing around – my mind is all scrambled. I love just going out and going to a place like this, where you see the wildlife, and see what happens to your mental health.”

Hamza added: “I feel like someone has just gone through and cleared my mind of all the clutter and I’m at peace. I am meditating and being in nature stops time and before you know it, it’s the end of the day and the sun’s going down and I’ve had an absolutely fantastic day.”