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Strictly judges’ tribute to Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman scrapped amid exit

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Two Strictly stars canceled plans to pay tribute to the pair onscreen the day Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced their exit from the show the same week.

Strictly stars Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood scrapped plans to dress up as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman during Icons Week ahead of the presenting duo’s shock exit announcement. With the judges dressing as various icons for the themed week, Anton and Craig originally planned to dress as Tess and Claudia – but ultimately decided to appear as David Bowie and John Lennon instead.

This was the first show Tess and Claudia presented since announcing via Instagram on Thursday (23 October) that they would be stepping down at the end of this series. They will be leaving on Christmas Day, though the show will be filmed well before that day.

According to The Mirror, Tess and Claudia’s exit announcement last week had no bearing, despite the fact that Craig and Anton’s outfits had been changed. Everyone found the idea amusing, but Bowie and Lennon was the choice, according to a source, and the costumes of all four judges were locked in place prior to the exit announcement.

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The costume was canceled when Tess and Claudia decided to leave the show, according to a TV insider who was a reporter for The Sun. Everyone is extremely sensitive to their choice, and even bosses may have a sense of humor, they told the publication.

The presenters’ plans to leave were not made known until they made their announcement in front of everyone, according to The Sun. The pair shared a video on Instagram that read, “We have loved working as a duo, and hosting Strictly has been a dream. We had planned to leave together before, but now it seems appropriate to do so.

The exit was still discussed on the show despite rumors that the show was concerned about offending viewers. Tess and Claudia addressed the issue on Saturday (October 25), which was broadcast live.

Claudia thanked you for your lovely messages. “This incredible show will continue for eight more weeks and have a Strictly champion to be the best.” We’re looking forward to spending the series with you for the long run.

Contestant La Voix joked about the announcement with Claudia about it on the air. While I’ve got you, Claudia, do you know the address when you send your CV to the BBC? just in case any new positions are opening. She simply stated, “I’m looking for a friend.” The Drag Race star then read off the autocue, saying, “Tess,” after Laudia invited La Voix to give the presenting gig her best chance.

Speaking about the exit, a TV source told the Mirror: “The feeling is Tess and Claudia wanted to go out at the top and whilst the show is still huge and shortly after they received MBEs. Announcing it mid series also gives them a bit of a swan-song and doesn’t take the spotlight away from the winner.

With The Traitors and other TV shows abounding, Claudia is at her peak of her career. Teess enjoys spending more time with her family and friends after being the show’s host for more than 20 years.

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They considered it was the right time to stop because the recent scandals surrounding the show have also had a slight impact on the ratings and there may be more.

Coronation Street star says ‘news is finally out’ as sister joins ITV soap

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As she joins the cast of the popular ITV soap in an episode as the daughter of a well-known character, one Corrie star is celebrating their child’s significant new career move.

Coronation Street is becoming a family business for one of its stars as his little sister is set to join the show. The ITV soap’s newest cast member is making her debut on the show in Monday’s (27 October) episode.

Bobby Bradshaw, who plays Jake Windass, is the older brother of Aurora Bradshaw. He announced on his Instagram that his sister was joining Corrie as Susie Price, the daughter of Catherine Tyldesley’s Eva.

The Driscolls, which feature both Susie and her mother, were the Driscolls’ first family, and he posted a picture with the caption “The news is finally out!!! My little sister Aurora, congratulations! She joins her new family, and her first episode airs on October 27th.

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Fans will remember Susie as the baby Eva had in 2018. When Eva learned she was pregnant, she struck a deal with Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor) to give the child to her and Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) after their surrogate had a miscarriage. Toyah faked a birth certificate so that Peter would never know Susie wasn’t born via the surrogate.

Eva and her baby struggled to be separated, but they eventually bonded and have been living apart from Weatherfield ever since. However, Susie and Eva are now coming back.

The mother and daughter are moving into the Rovers Return alongside Eva’s new husband Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker). Ben is the person the pub was sold to, as he bought it as a surprise for his wife. Alongside Ben, his mother Maggie Driscoll, played by Pauline McLynn of EastEnders fame, will also be moving in. Catherine Tyldesley told the Mirror that Maggie is the “mother-in-law from hell”.

“The Driscolls have a lot of twists and turns,” they say. I don’t think I’m far off, she said, “but the mother-in-law from hell sounds like a harsh title.” Ben is firmly stifled by the constant swipes at each other, which places him in the middle. He must make the decision on whose side are you on when things do start to come to a head. He both annoys them both.

These Driscolls are related to Ollie Dirscoll (Raphael Akuwudike), who is dating Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) and is already a part of the show. After his car accident, Dee-Dee is Ollie’s legal representative. She is more than just his girlfriend.

Despite being siblings, their lives are not identical. Gary and Izzy Armstrong’s son, Jake Windass, were both born via surrogacy with the assistance of Tina McIntyre. Jake currently resides with his father and his step-mom, Maria Connor, who are unhappy that Eva has returned.

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Argentine assets cheer Milei party’s election victory with massive rally

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After President Javier Milei’s party won a resounding victory in a Sunday midterm election, which is a necessary prerequisite for the continuation of economic reforms and the establishment of a US financial backstop, Argentina’s bonds, stocks, and currency are all rising.

International stocks increased by over 20%, local stocks increased by over 20%, and the peso increased by about 6%, halving the initial rally, on Monday, by international bonds, which increased by 9 to 13 cents each.

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Official results from Milei’s free-market reforms and deep austerity measures show that voters in Argentina have strongly supported his policies since taking office nearly two years ago, with inflation steadily falling.

The US pledged a combined $40 billion to Milei, including a potential $20 billion loan facility and a $20 billion central bank swap line, which implied the support was contingent on Milei’s reform agenda.

His victory was “so, so much more than we anticipated,” according to Vontobel Asset Management’s portfolio manager, Thierry Larose. He was previously in a survival state, and he is now very strong in a position to form tactical alliances and push some reforms that were completely out of reach.

Rally

Official results show that the opposition Peronist coalition received 40.8 percent of the vote in Buenos Aires province, compared to the president’s party, La Libertad Avanza (LLA), which received 41.5% of the vote. A dramatic political shift has been made in the province, which has long been a Peronist stronghold. LLA won more than 40% of the vote overall, which is a much better outcome than expected.

According to Christine Reed, the manager of Ninety One’s emerging market fixed income portfolio, “Milei’s victory speech was notably moderate and cooperative, showing willingness to work with non-LLA legislators on reforms.”

The US dollar’s benchmark for foreign dollar bonds increased by 13 cents to 73 cents as of the end of the 2038 maturity, in contrast to earlier highs posted earlier this year.

Financial shares increased by 50%, and the Global X MSCI Argentina ETF increased by 20% after falling by 10% year-to-date through Friday. The list of US-listed companies also increased. On US exchanges, prices increased by 34 percent.

The peso was initially up by 13 percent to the dollar at 1,320 per greenback, before rising by 5.8 percent to 1,410 on the day.

According to Matthew Graves, portfolio manager for emerging markets debt at PPM America, the currency’s strength makes sense, especially given the backdrop of US support.

He said, “The government has some breathing room now, and it can decide where to proceed next.” We still believe that a transition to a more a managed-float FX framework can be made easier with the FX bands. Investors will be interested in learning about the potential benefits of this approach as well as how it will help to accelerate the accumulation and rebuild of FX reserves.

Longer prospects for foreign investors

Since Milei’s party lost in a provincial election last month in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s assets have been on a roller coaster ride.

Since the start of the year, the peso had fallen by almost 25% and by almost 30% since mid-April’s partial elimination of foreign exchange controls. It hit a record-setting closing low of 1,491.50 per dollar on Friday.

After returning over 100% to investors in 2024, Argentina’s international dollar bonds were among the worst-performing emerging market high-yielders as of Friday.

Last month, the benchmark local stock hit its lowest monthly reading. Its recent increase of more than 20% has slowed to close to 30% from its previous all-time high of January.

Investors claim that as the electoral risk is reduced, Milei’s party’s stronger position in the legislature will now encourage more investment. Even in the upcoming general election in 2027, it raises hopes for reform-minded candidates.

According to Graham Stock, senior sovereign strategist at RBC BlueBay Global Asset Management, “the midterms yesterday just give a longer horizon for potential foreign investments, both in financial assets and in real assets.”

With a wider band or a free float of the peso among the options, confidence in Milei’s reform plan could naturally boost the currency, according to RBC’s Stock. However, some still anticipate a , reforming the foreign exchange framework , that would encourage the accumulation of reserves.

The outcomes, according to Carmen Altenkirch, a sovereign analyst for emerging markets at Aviva Investors, could trigger a “virtuous cycle” in which locals will start selling their currency once more.

A stronger exchange rate, according to Stock, is possible, adding that the country’s key weakness was dollar reserves, which are currently at a loss.