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Strictly star shocked as he’s snubbed over live tour for being ‘too far down pecking order’

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The Strictly Come Dancing star, who competed in the most recent series of the BBC show, revealed that he “wasn’t selected”, but that doesn’t mean he’s hung up his shoes just yet

A Strictly Come Dancing star claims he was snubbed from the upcoming live show as he was “too far down the pecking order”. Chris Robshaw, a former rugby union player who competed in the latest series of the BBC show, exited Strictly in week four back in October 2025, alongside his professional partner, Nadiya Bychkova.

He was the third contestant to leave the series, which was ultimately won by Karen Carney and Carlos Gu, after being eliminated in the dreaded dance-off against EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon.

In the fateful episode, Chris and Nadiya performed a salsa to Maria by US singer-songwriter Ricky Martin, while Balvinder and Julian showcased their paso doble to Diablo Rojo by Rodrigo y Gabriela.

Strictly judges Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas voted to save Chris, but Motsi Mabuse and deciding voter Craig Revel Horwood chose Balvinder, spelling the end for Chris’ ballroom journey.

Now that the 2025 series has wrapped, the Strictly live tour is set to begin in Birmingham next week. Sadly, however, Chris “wasn’t selected”, but that doesn’t mean he’s hung up his dancing shoes just yet.

Speaking at the Royal Albert Hall during the premiere of OVO by Cirque Du Soleil, he told The Mail’s Richard Eden: “I wasn’t selected unfortunately. I was too far down the pecking order, which is a shame, as it would have been great fun.

“So it’s back to the rugby world and maybe I’ll dance in the corporate rooms with a glass of champagne.”

It hasn’t discouraged him from practicing his moves at home either. Chris, who shares a one-year-old son named Hunter with his wife, Camilla Kerslake, revealed that they “dance with our little boy”.

He added: “We dance with our little boy because he also likes dancing. Pretty much all the music I danced to on the show he loves, so we always have it on. “

Following his departure from the show last year, Chris shared his thanks to those on the show for what he termed to be an “amazing journey”, with his exit reportedly met with sadness from the other competitors and his wife.

Indeed, she even revealed that she “wanted to climb over the desk” and give a certain judge “what for”.

Speaking previously to The Mail, she said: “I hope my big mouth won’t get Chris in the bottom two.

“I was furious last week, a protective wife, and I wanted to climb over the desk and give Craig what for. I’m so protective of my husband. I know how hard he’s working, how much this means to him, and I reacted. “

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Representatives of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour have been contacted for comment.

Rivers Assembly Confirms Chief Judge’s Receipt Of Fubara’s Impeachment Notice

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The Rivers Assembly says the state’s Chief Judge, Simeon Amadi, has acknowledged the impeachment notice on Governor Siminalayi Fubara. 

In a statement on Friday, the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Enemi George, said the documents and notices of allegations against Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, have been “received and acknowledged” by Amadi.

“It is important to inform the good people of Rivers state that Mr Speaker has already complied with the constitution, and letters sent by him to the chief judge have been received and acknowledged,” the statement read in part.

“All relevant documents, including the Notices of Allegations of Gross Misconduct, were attached.”

READ ALSO: Rivers Assembly Urges Chief Judge To Begin Impeachment Probe Against Fubara, Deputy

Last week, the Rivers Assembly started impeachment proceedings against the governor and Odu.

One week later, the lawmakers asked Amadi to investigate the gross misconduct allegations against Fubara and his deputy.

On the same day, a high court in Port Harcourt, temporarily restrained the Rivers state’s chief judge from receiving or acting on any impeachment notice against Fubara and Odu.

The order was granted by Justice Florence Fiberesima following the hearing of a motion ex parte filed separately by Governor Fubara and his deputy. In the two suits—marked OYHC/7/CS/2026 and OYHC/6/CS/2026—the court also granted the claimants leave to serve the interim order and other originating processes on the first to the thirty-first defendants by pasting them at the gate of the Rivers State Assembly quarters.

The court also directed that the Chief Judge, listed as the thirty-second defendant, be served through any staff of the judiciary at his chambers within the court premises.

AFCON: Senegal’s Thiaw, Regragui Of Morocco Have Lost Final As Players

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Rival 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final coaches in Rabat on Sunday, Walid Regragui of Morocco and Pape Thiaw of Senegal, have both experienced the heartbreak of losing a title decider as players.

Striker Thiaw was part of the Senegal squad that lost the 2002 AFCON final on penalties after a 0-0 draw with defending champions Cameroon.

Full-back Regragui played in the following final, two years later, which Morocco lost 2-1 to hosts Tunisia.

Senegal have played in two subsequent AFCON title deciders, losing to Algeria in 2019 and defeating Egypt on penalties three years later.

But before the 2025 AFCON, Morocco never progressed beyond the quarter-finals in eight attempts since finishing runners-up in Tunisia.

Regragui created history in 2022 when he coached Morocco to the World Cup semi-finals, shocking Belgium, Spain, and Portugal en route.

It was the first time an African nation had reached the last four in the quadrennial global showpiece.

What made the achievement more remarkable was that Regragui had taken charge of the Atlas Lions just three months before the World Cup kicked off after Bosnian Vahid Halilhodzic was sacked.

READ ALSO: [AFCON] Nigeria Shift Attention To Third-Place Match After Morocco Heartbreak

Morocco’s head coach Walid Regragui reacts during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) semi-final football match between Nigeria and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Morocco mocked form and tradition by topping a group including Croatia and Belgium, then eliminated Spain on penalties and Portugal before falling to France.

Based on their performances in Qatar, Morocco were overwhelming favourites to win the 2024 AFCON in the Ivory Coast.

But after cruising to the round of 16, they came unstuck against South Africa. A brilliant Teboho Mokoena goal, direct from a free-kick, sealed a 2-0 victory for the underdogs.

Having qualified comfortably for the 2026 World Cup, Morocco are now one victory away from ending a 50-year wait for a second AFCON title after winning the 1976 tournament in Ethiopia.

“We are considered firm favourites to win this AFCON. I read that we will win the tournament comfortably. That if we do not win, our campaign will be judged a failure,” Regragui told reporters.

 ‘Lacked humility’ 

Morocco’s players celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) semi-final football match between Nigeria and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

“My task, and the job of my staff and the senior players, is to keep our feet on the ground and remember why Morocco has not won the AFCON for 50 years.

“We have not won the AFCON because we lacked humility in many of the tournaments, and we must not fall into that trap again.

“Morocco have progressed since that loss to South Africa. The squad has been rejuvenated. We have introduced young players while retaining the experienced core of the team.

“We came into this tournament with confidence, but nothing is guaranteed,” said the 50-year-old born in a southern suburb of Paris.

Regragui was capped 44 times by Morocco during a 14-year playing career, spent mainly in France. He had two seasons with Racing Santander in Spain and one with Moghreb Tetouan in Morocco.

Before taking charge of the Atlas Lions, his major coaching achievement was leading Wydad Casablanca to victory over Egyptian giants Al Ahly in the 2022 CAF Champions League final.

After the disappointment of losing the 2002 AFCON final, Thiaw went to the World Cup in South Korea and Japan later that year.

Senegal stunned defending champions France 1-0 in the opening match and exceeded expectations by reaching the quarter-finals, where they fell to Turkey.

Senegal’s forward #27 Ibrahim Mbaye (C) celebrates with teammates after the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) round of 16 football match between Senegal and Sudan at Grand Stadium in Tangiers on January 3, 2026. (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP)

Dakar-born Thiaw scored five goals in 16 national team appearances and played for clubs in France, Switzerland, Russia, and Spain before retiring in 2009.

After three seasons coaching Niarry Tally, a club bankrolled by a biscuit company, he was put in charge of the Senegal team preparing for the 2023 African Nations Championship (CHAN), a competition restricted to home-based footballers.

Thiaw unexpectedly led his country to glory, defeating hosts and favourites Algeria on penalties in the final after a goalless draw.

A Senegal supporter cheers before the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) round of 16 football match between Senegal and Sudan at Grand Stadium in Tangiers on January 3, 2026. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP)

Now 44, he succeeded Aliou Cisse as coach of the senior national team in December 2024 and has lost just once — to Brazil in a London friendly match.

Gordon Ramsay breaks down in tears as he sees daughter Holly in wedding dress for first time

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Gordon Ramsay was overcome with emotion as he saw his daughter Holly in her wedding dress for the first time, with the touching moment captured in a video shared by the bride

Holly Ramsay has melted hearts after sharing a deeply emotional moment from her wedding day, capturing the second her famous father Gordon Ramsay saw her in her bridal dress for the very first time.

In the touching video, which Holly posted for her followers on Instagram, the usually tough-talking TV chef is reduced to tears, overcome with emotion as his daughter steps into view.

The clip, which Holly captioned: “A moment we have talked about since I was a little girl, I’ll always be your bug I love you dad”, shows Holly moments before walking down the aisle, dressed in an elegant white gown as she prepares for one of the biggest days of her life.

When Gordon walks into the room and sees her, his reaction is instant. His face crumples, his hands fly to his mouth and he struggles to hold back tears, clearly moved by the sight of his daughter all grown up and ready to marry the love of her life.

Holly, 25, can be seen smiling warmly at her dad, clearly touched by his reaction. The moment perfectly captures the close bond the pair share, something Gordon has spoken about many times over the years.

The emotional “first look” took place ahead of Holly’s wedding to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, whom she married in a stunning ceremony surrounded by family and close friends in December 2025.

The joyous occasion was marred by a bitter family row that resulted in Adam’s own mother being excluded from the ceremony, with his sister Bethany being the only family member from his side present on the day.

The couple, who have been together for several years, got engaged in 2023 and have often shared glimpses of their relationship on social media, delighting fans with their obvious affection and support for one another.

This update also comes after reports suggest his family have told friends they’ve ‘given up hope’ of mending fences with their son following Gordon Ramsay’s recent remark.

The celebrity chef, aged 59, referred to himself as ‘dad’ in a comment on Adam’s wedding video where the Olympian declared he would ‘always choose’ his new wife Holly. In a touching wedding video shared on Instagram, Gordon penned: “Beautiful words @adamramsaypeaty True Love. Congratulations love you both so much dad.”

Gordon also left his followers in tears as he shared a sweet look at his daughter Holly’s wedding to Adam. All eyes were on the newlyweds following a highly public fallout between the Olympian and his parents.

But all seems well with his new in-laws with the famous chef sharing a gushing tribute a reel of snaps from the big day last month, including a snap of the chef holding a microphone and delivering his now-famous speech. Posting on Instagram , an emotional Gordon described the day as a “moment I’ll never ever forget”.

He gushed: “One of the most exciting car journeys ever in a father’s life is on the way to the Church with your beautiful daughter, incredible conversations and helping her to stay calm and relaxed ahead of our walk down the aisle, @hollyramsaypeaty @adamramsaypeaty @tanaramsay a moment I’ll never ever forget.”

Both Adam and Gordon’s daughter Holly were quick to repay the sentiment in the comments section, with Holly saying: “I love you dad xx,” and Adam simply sharing three white love hearts.

Among the photos uploaded was Gordon and his daughter clutching each other’s hands on the journey to the ceremony. The was also a snap of the proud dad having a dance with his daughter in the evening party.

Other uploads showed Gordon and wife Tana with their daughter, and Gordon clearly enjoying sharing his speech with the crowd. The last image seemingly showed Gordon and Holly sharing the first dance together.

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A number of followers shared memes of people in tears, while another wrote about Holly: “Okay but your dress.” After sharing a crying emoji face, they continued: “So beautiful! I hope to find something like it!”