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Lewis Cope, the star of Strictly Come Dancing, claims Raschel Maya Lopez, his girlfriend of seven years, has never been in conversation about the “Strictly curse.”

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Strictly Come Dancing star Lewis Cope left both viewers and the judges in awe following his recent performance, which saw him score a perfect 40 points from all four judges. And while the contestants’ dancing ability is a major talking point every series, so too is the subject of the “Strictly curse”, which has seen his dance professional dance partner Katya Jones fall victim to.

But in a recent interview, the Emmerdale actor has claimed that has not been a conversation he has had to have with his girlfriend, Rachel Maya Lopez.

He claimed that Katya has met her numerous times on the show and that she is his greatest supporter. The couple has seven years of dating.

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He continued, “She’s used to kiss me kissing boys, but it hasn’t been a problem, because over the years I’ve had to kiss a lot of people on stage or onscreen, as an actor. Since Kate and Rachel have both met, we have never had a conversation.

As a result of her efforts to give Lewis his “biggest supporter,” Rachel, who also works as a pilates instructor, has provided him with a packed lunch for rehearsals.

Lewis scored 10 points from all four judges including Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse.

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At the age of 10, Lewis left Hartlepool and moved to London to pursue his acting career.

Many people demanded that he be removed from the show because they thought he had an unfair advantage when it became clear that he had a background in performing arts. However, Lewis has refuted this assertion.

Despite being cast in the musical Billy Elliot, Lewis is unwavering about his lack of formal training in dance.

He claimed to be an actor and that he had studied dance as a teenager but hasn’t since since.

He continued, “To call me a professional dancer or professional trainer seems a little strange, especially now that I’m working with these pros on the show. They should be ashamed to admit that I’m on their level when they have lived their entire lives to strive to be as brilliant as they are.

Pro dancer Katya said in a conversation with Radio Times: “I think everyone is aware that Lewis can move and I’m looking forward to turning him into a ballroom dancer.” However, his musical theater training might be a hindrance. It’s harder to learn new habits than to learn blank canvas.

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The Wicked movie’s second installment features identical lead actors who receive hidden messages and identical inkings.

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the stars of Wicked 2, have revealed they have matching tattoos just in time for Wicked: For Good’s release on November 21.

In the popular musical, the actresses play Glinda and Elphaba, and they have forged a lasting friendship that has led to their permanent tattoos.

Ariana took to her Instagram page to share a photo of her and Cynthia’s hands with the inscription ‘For Good’ written in a simple black font under their thumbs.

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The singer also wrote, “Happy wicked month, 20 days!” along with the post. In a nod to the second installment of the Wicked movies, the two friends decided to tattoo “For Good” on them.

The relationship between Cynthia and Ariana dates back to Wicked, and they now seem to be a blur. However, their close friendship last year raised questions and sparked a viral sensation that perplexed fans.

The duo were speaking with journalist Tracy Gilchrist, who eluded the release of the movie’s stars by secretly letting them know that fans were “holding space” for the lyrics to one of the musical’s most recognizable songs, “Defying Gravity.”

Cynthia elicited an emotional response when Gilchrist inquired about whether they were aware that “people are really holding space with that and feeling power in that” and that “people are taking the lyrics of Defying Gravity.”

As they looked at one another, Ariana grabbed Cynthia’s finger and said no. They both seemed to know exactly how to respond.

After the clip first went viral, Gilchrist clarified her meaning with Variety, saying, “‘Holding space’ is being physically, emotionally and mentally present with someone or something,” and that people were “finding solace or inspiration” in the song following Donald Trump’s election.

When attending press conferences, Cynthia and Ariana are always a close second.

Cynthia said, “I think we found a little bit of ourselves in each other,” referring to their close friendship. I believe there are some small parts of us that were missing when we first started working together.

Cynthia claims that Ariana, her “best friend,” encouraged her to pursue her goals rather than pursue a career in medicine. In June, she released her second album, I Forgive You.

The triple Oscar nominee, who has won Grammy, Emmy, and Tony awards, said of her pal Ariana: “At the very beginning, when we were doing rehearsals, I sort of decided that, okay, time to write this album. Ariana pressured me because she wouldn’t let me get away with it.

Cynthia said, “I decided I wanted to be a spinal surgeon on the fly. because I was getting started with biology.

I was one of those kids who excelled at reading, doing those things, and doing well in class, but I also excelled at singing. So my left and right brains were sort of engaged in combat.

After speaking with a fellow Celebrity Traitors star, Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway revealed that she is currently seeking a diagnosis for a health condition.

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Kate Garraway has shared that she’s seeking a diagnosis for a health condition after speaking to a fellow star during her time on Celebrity Traitors. The Good Morning Britain presenter, who was ousted in the eighth episode of the popular BBC show hosted by Claudia Winkleman, revealed that she’s pursuing a diagnosis for a condition which, according to the NHS, means the brain “works differently to most people”.

The 58-year-old Good Morning Britain (GMB) host has spoken with fellow Celebrity Traitors star Cat Burns about their lives, and it turns out she is seeking treatment for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

People with ADHD typically struggle with inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, exhibiting symptoms such as forgetfulness, easy distraction, difficulty following instructions, and losing items.

Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, Kate said: “Talking to people like Cat about their music and about their life – she’s autistic and ADHD and I’ve got that in my family.”

She continued, “And I’m actually working on an ADHD diagnosis myself. In fact, I believe it to be fairly obvious who I am. It’s fascinating to see how it worked for her, then.

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Singer-songwriter Cat confirmed on the show that she indeed has both conditions, explaining that it “takes a lot more effort” when she’s “around people a lot”.

In additional remarks, Kate revealed her thoughts on how her late husband, Derek Draper, who tragically died in January 2024, aged 56, following health complications from Covid-19, might react to her role on Celebrity Traitors.

She continued, “How could you not see this? ,” and said that he “would have absolutely loved” to see her participate. He would have watched the show. !

The NHS outlined that other potential symptoms of ADHD include exhibiting increased energy and restlessness, being chatty or interrupting, and making quick decisions without considering potential consequences.

It made it clear that symptoms typically develop before the age of 12 and that less frequently do women develop the condition.

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The NHS speculated that this could be because they are more frequently exhibiting inattentive symptoms. These symptoms may be more difficult to identify than hyperactive symptoms, according to the health service.

Meanwhile, Kate recently discussed her exit from Celebrity Traitors during a recent GMB appearance and revealed her predictions for the winner (the final episode is scheduled to air on Thursday, 6 November).

When asked who it might be, she responded, “I genuinely don’t know,” before adding, “I’d love it to be a Faithful, I think Nick is brilliant, and I think Joe M is shining through.”

She does, however, have a sneaky suspicion that it might be someone else: “I have a sneaky suspicion that it’s going to be Alan, I believe he’s a mega-star.

“But I don’t know, that’s just me saying what I think,”

Fans showed an outpouring of support, according to Ryan Clark, who initially expressed concern for his mother Linda’s state.

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Rylan Clark has revealed that he’s been inundated with “loads of messages” from worried fans after they read a “fake” news story about his mum, Linda. The 37-year-old, who often shares the limelight with Linda on Celebrity Gogglebox and chats to her on his BBC Radio 2 show, reassured listeners during his Saturday programme that his mum was “absolutely fine”.

During the show, Rylan shared that he’d received an outpouring of concern from fans who had been led to believe Linda was unwell. He clarified: “I’ve had a load of messages today and yesterday. My mum’s absolutely fine and I think there’s a fake news site on Facebook saying that my mum’s not well or something.

She is “absolutely fine,” she says. This morning, she has already had fun with the wheelie bins. Linda is good despite the lovely messages.

Rylan previously stated he wanted to “do more work with Linda but that Linda is not well enough.” In 2021, Linda was diagnosed with skin cancer after being diagnosed with severe Crohn’s disease, which has no known cure.

We’ve been given hundreds of things, Rylan said in a statement to the Daily Star. We were given the opportunity to visit this location and participate in a travel show.

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She’s not well enough to do it, but it would be amusing. We can use Google Play. Because we are sitting in my kitchen, she feels at ease doing that show.

Rylan recently confessed his immense pride for his mum, Linda, after she was invited to inaugurate a Christmas grotto at her local garden centre. Sharing a photo of Linda with Santa and a garden centre employee, Rylan couldn’t contain his joy.

In front of his tens of thousands of followers, Rylan said, “My mum was asked to open the Christmas grotto at our neighborhood garden center, where she goes every day. I’ve never been more proud.”

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Then, he said, “Look at her!” followed by three heart emojis, which caused a flurry of comments.

Michelle Visage, a Drag Race star and RuPaul’s Drag Race co-host, said, “I LOVE YOU, Linda! Look at that pride!!!”! Amy Childs from “The Only Way is Essex” said, “We love you Linda.

Sarah Hadland, the actress and Strictly 2024 contestant, said, “I’m with her; it’s a big moment and the discounts she can now look forward to.”

Sonny Jay of Capital FM exclaimed, “So cute.

For their second BBC Radio 2 series, which explores topics like death and mortality, Rylan revealed it hadn’t made him consider his own health but rather his mother’s. Rylan explained that when he and friend and fellow TV personality Rob Rinder discussed his trip to India with the Radio Times.