The One Show host has made an appearance on “I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Here!” and Gogglebox, but he claims there is a reason he won’t do Strictly Come Dancing for one reason.
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The One Show star Roman Kemp revealed he has been asked to take part in Strictly Come Dancing, but has a sad reason for turning the show down. Roman, 32, rose to fame presenting on Capital Radio.
the son of former WHAM! bassist Martin of the Spandau Ballet! Shirlie Holliman and Roman, the singer, first aired a Sunday morning show before switching to the breakfast program in 2017. He resigned from the show in 2024 after Joe Lyons’ passing.
Roman has presented on The One Show alongside co-host Alex Jones since 2022. He has also appeared on the likes of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Here! – finishing third in 2019 – and Celebrity Gogglebox.
But despite being asked if he would appear on BBC One hit Strictly, Roman says there is one reason why he won’t take to the dancefloor.
speaking on “You About”? Roman, a singer, said on a radio show with Tom Grennan: “I get asked a lot of questions, but] it’s not really for me. Do you comprehend what it is? I don’t believe I could handle criticism.
“I’m very sensitive and I think it would terrify me. I love it and I respect it massively. I understand Dani Dyer had to pull out of this year’s one because she got injured and fractured her ankle and she was well upset about that and I completely get that. I think it’s a magical show to be a part of but it’s just not for me.”
Roman stated that Tom would “do really well” on Strictly, despite the fact that Tom would need to avoid getting hurt during the match.
The singer responded, “I have some dodgy ankles, mate. That’s what I’ve got.” But if everything else fails, I might continue strictly speaking. “Who knows. “
Dani Dyer, a former Love Islander, had to leave Strictly last week after breaking her ankle during rehearsals. She said in a statement, “I fell during rehearsals on Friday and landed funny.
“I initially thought I had rolled my foot, but it swelled excessively over the weekend, and it turns out I’ve broken my ankle after an MRI yesterday.
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According to the doctors, I am not allowed to dance, and I have to pull out of the show because it seems like doing the quickstep on a broken bone is not advised. The biggest understatement is to say I’m heartbroken. I’m going to miss Nikita and Kuzmin dancing, but I’ll be watching closely and cheering all the couples on.
Dani was replaced on the show by West End star, and fellow former Love Island contestant, Amber Davies. Amber won the third series of the show alongside Kem Cetinay.
Chris Dreja, a founding member of the influential British rock group The Yardbirds, has died at the age of 79 following a long illness
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Chris Dreja, the legendary rhythm guitarist and bassist for the Yardbirds, has died at the age of 79 following a lengthy battle with ill health.
His sister-in-law Muriel Levy broke the devastating news on Threads, posting nostalgic pictures of the iconic musician and penning: “This is with a deep sadness that I have to announce that my brother-in-law Chris Dreja, former member of legendary band The Yardbirds, rhythm guitarist and also bass player, has passed away after years of health problems.
“I share the pain with my sister Kate, who took care of him during all those years, and his daughter Jackie… May he RIP.”
Chris was amongst the founding members of the Yardbirds, which emerged from the suburbs of south-west London in 1963. The initial line-up featured Anthony “Top” Topham, Keith Relf, Paul Samwell-Smith, and Jim McCarty.
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Although he endured a succession of strokes in 2012 and 2013 which compelled him to step back from performing, the musician carried on playing with a version of the band until just over a decade ago.
The Yardbirds are celebrated as one of the most groundbreaking groups of their era. They initially shot to stardom with Eric Clapton on guitar for their 1965 smash hit, For Your Love.
Clapton departed the band shortly following their major success, with Jeff Beck stepping up to take his place, reports the Express. In 1966, Jimmy Page joined the band, initially playing bass before switching to dual lead guitar alongside Jeff.
Following Jeff’s exit, Jimmy became the sole guitarist, but by 1968, the group was crumbling, and Jimmy transformed them into Led Zeppelin.
Chris turned down the opportunity to join them as he wished to concentrate on his photography career. He would later photograph Led Zeppelin for the rear cover of their debut album.
Throughout his professional career, his lens also captured legends like Bob Dylan, the Righteous Brothers, and Ike and Tina Turner.
During the 1980s, he played with Yardbirds spin-off band Box of Frogs and stayed with the reformed Yardbirds from 1992 until 2013. The Yardbirds earned Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 1992, with nearly all surviving members from the band’s heyday, including Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, present at the ceremony. They released a new album titled Birdland in 2002.
Supporters shared touching tributes as news of his death emerged.
“I’m Sorry to hear this sad news. I saw The Yardbirds a few years ago with The Zombies. It was a wonderful evening and no mere nostalgia trip. RIP,” one fan wrote.
Another posted on Threads, “A guitarist in one of the most underrated bands of their time IMHO and a favourite of mine. He’ll be playing melodies with Jeff now in heaven.
“Sorry to hear it. They were an original supergroup – with so many legendary guitarists passing through their lineup,” one fan added.
Another chimed in: “He was awesome and the Yardbirds meant the world to me. They opened my teenage mind to the “Rave Up” and my teenage years were spent learning every song, searching for “Golden Eggs” and adoring Jeff, Chris, Paul, Keith and Jim. RIP Chris Dreja.”
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Chris Dreja, the legendary rhythm guitarist and bassist for the Yardbirds, has died at the age of 79 following a lengthy battle with ill health.
His sister-in-law Muriel Levy broke the devastating news on Threads, posting nostalgic pictures of the iconic musician and penning: “This is with a deep sadness that I have to announce that my brother-in-law Chris Dreja, former member of legendary band The Yardbirds, rhythm guitarist and also bass player, has passed away after years of health problems.
“I share the pain with my sister Kate, who took care of him during all those years, and his daughter Jackie… May he RIP.”
Chris was amongst the founding members of the Yardbirds, which emerged from the suburbs of south-west London in 1963. The initial line-up featured Anthony “Top” Topham, Keith Relf, Paul Samwell-Smith, and Jim McCarty.
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Although he endured a succession of strokes in 2012 and 2013 which compelled him to step back from performing, the musician carried on playing with a version of the band until just over a decade ago.
The Yardbirds are celebrated as one of the most groundbreaking groups of their era. They initially shot to stardom with Eric Clapton on guitar for their 1965 smash hit, For Your Love.
Clapton departed the band shortly following their major success, with Jeff Beck stepping up to take his place, reports the Express. In 1966, Jimmy Page joined the band, initially playing bass before switching to dual lead guitar alongside Jeff.
Following Jeff’s exit, Jimmy became the sole guitarist, but by 1968, the group was crumbling, and Jimmy transformed them into Led Zeppelin.
Chris turned down the opportunity to join them as he wished to concentrate on his photography career. He would later photograph Led Zeppelin for the rear cover of their debut album.
Throughout his professional career, his lens also captured legends like Bob Dylan, the Righteous Brothers, and Ike and Tina Turner.
During the 1980s, he played with Yardbirds spin-off band Box of Frogs and stayed with the reformed Yardbirds from 1992 until 2013. The Yardbirds earned Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 1992, with nearly all surviving members from the band’s heyday, including Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, present at the ceremony. They released a new album titled Birdland in 2002.
Supporters shared touching tributes as news of his death emerged.
“I’m Sorry to hear this sad news. I saw The Yardbirds a few years ago with The Zombies. It was a wonderful evening and no mere nostalgia trip. RIP,” one fan wrote.
Another posted on Threads, “A guitarist in one of the most underrated bands of their time IMHO and a favourite of mine. He’ll be playing melodies with Jeff now in heaven.
“Sorry to hear it. They were an original supergroup – with so many legendary guitarists passing through their lineup,” one fan added.
Another chimed in: “He was awesome and the Yardbirds meant the world to me. They opened my teenage mind to the “Rave Up” and my teenage years were spent learning every song, searching for “Golden Eggs” and adoring Jeff, Chris, Paul, Keith and Jim. RIP Chris Dreja.”
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David Beckham, a former England and Manchester United star, has made an announcement about his new role ahead of the 2026 World Cup, insisting that he is not concerned about turning 50.
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Sir David Beckham has taken on a new role ahead of the World Cup(Image: Richard Heathcote, Getty Images)
Sir David Beckham is showing no signs of slowing down after turning 50 as the Manchester United legend takes on a new role ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The former England captain has kept himself extremely busy since retiring from playing in 2013.
He has worked on charitable causes through a number of different campaigns, launched several brands, continued his modelling career and even formed his own football team, Inter Miami.
The recognizable No. Before the World Cup begins in the USA, Mexico, and Canada in the following year, 7 has now collaborated with Verizon, the official telecommunications partner of the World Cup. The scheme will offer its customers a large number of complimentary match tickets, and hundreds more will get to enjoy pitchside access during the competition.
Beckham is certainly showing no signs of kicking back and relaxing just yet, despite turning 50 in May. Speaking to Men’s Health about reaching that milestone earlier this year, the United hero explained: “It doesn’t bother me one bit. People are asking me about it gently, like it should be a big issue.
As long as I’m healthy, fit, and my family is healthy, that’s all I care about, not worrying about it. I’m going to keep it very simple for my 50th birthday. That’s it, I want good food and wine. All of my closest friends.
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Following a legendary career spanning over 600 matches for club and country, Beckham has ventured into a number of different pursuits. One such venture included founding MLS side Inter Miami in 2018, which began competing in 2020 and has since attracted superstars including Lionel Messi.
The father of four also launched his eponymous Netflix documentary series in 2023, reflecting on his playing days and personal life. In the same popular documentary, he revealed an unexpected hobby by mentioning his newfound love of beekeeping, which he took up during the Covid-19 lockdown.
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Beckham’s honey-based snack brand, Bee Up, was the first to expand on that interest this year. Boxes of the snacks, which are intended for kids as a superfood substitute for sweets, have recently been offered on Target’s shelves.
He asserted that “my passion for honey and beekeeping quickly developed into a passion.” I collaborated with my sons to construct the hives, learned how to take care of bees, and became an expert at capturing one of nature’s most potent superfoods.
Of course, his long list of off-the-field pursuits are not for want of money. According to the 2025 Sunday Times Rich List, Beckham and his wife, former Spice Girl Victoria, have a staggering combined total fortune of £500million.
Business Insider reports that the former Real Madrid Galactico had amassed an impressive $800m (£587m) by the time he retired 12 years ago. At one point, he was the world’s highest-paid footballer, and his five-year contract with LA Galaxy in 2008 would be worth around £190m today.
Beckham has also expanded his personal wealth through partnerships with well-known brands like Emporio Armani, Gillette, PepsiCo, H&, M, Breitling, and most recently Adidas, as well as a number of lucrative sponsorships and business deals. He’s even created a line of fragrances and credited his name to everything from video games to sunglasses.
The Netflix documentary is believed to have netted the ex-footballer a whopping £20m, while he raked in a staggering £72.6m in 2023 thanks to his sponsorships and production company. He also signed a 10-year deal to become an ambassador for Qatar, which reportedly saw him paid around £125m by the country.
Beckham is known for his lavish spending, with over a dozen properties making up his impressive portfolio, which is thought to be worth around £70 million, in addition to earning astronomical sums from his various ventures. That includes a $ 17 million Miami penthouse and a $ 30 million townhouse in London.
He also has a 130-foot superyacht that reportedly cost him around £16 million, and his total car collection is thought to be worth more than £2 million.
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Sir David Beckham is showing no signs of slowing down after turning 50 as the Manchester United legend takes on a new role ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The former England captain has kept himself extremely busy since retiring from playing in 2013.
He has worked on charitable causes through a number of different campaigns, launched several brands, continued his modelling career and even formed his own football team, Inter Miami.
The iconic No. 7 has now teamed up with Verizon, the World Cup’s official telecommunications partner, for their 360 marketing campaign before the tournament kicks off in the USA, Mexico and Canada next year. The scheme will provide their customers with thousands of complimentary match tickets, while hundreds more will win the chance to enjoy pitchside access during the tournament.
Beckham is certainly showing no signs of kicking back and relaxing just yet, despite turning 50 in May. Speaking to Men’s Health about reaching that milestone earlier this year, the United hero explained: “It doesn’t bother me one bit. People are asking me about it gently, like it should be a big issue.
“It’s not something that I’m worried about—as long as I’m fit and healthy and my family is healthy, that’s all I care about. For my 50th, I’m going to keep it really simple. I want good food, good wine, that’s it. All my closest friends.”
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Following a legendary career spanning over 600 matches for club and country, Beckham has ventured into a number of different pursuits. One such venture included founding MLS side Inter Miami in 2018, which began competing in 2020 and has since attracted superstars including Lionel Messi.
The father of four also launched his eponymous Netflix documentary series in 2023, reflecting on his playing days and personal life. In the same popular documentary, he revealed an unexpected hobby by mentioning his newfound love of beekeeping, which he took up during the Covid-19 lockdown.
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Beckham expanded on that interest by launching his own honey-based snack company, Bee Up, this year. Aimed at children as a superfood substitute for sweets, boxes of the snacks have recently appeared on shelves across the pond, going on sale at retail giant Target.
He said: “My love of beekeeping and making my own honey began as a hobby and quickly grew into a passion. I built the hives with my sons, learned how to care for the bees, and mastered the art of harvesting one of nature’s most powerful superfoods.”
Of course, his long list of off-the-field pursuits are not for want of money. According to the 2025 Sunday Times Rich List, Beckham and his wife, former Spice Girl Victoria, have a staggering combined total fortune of £500million.
Business Insider reports that the former Real Madrid Galactico had amassed an impressive $800m (£587m) by the time he retired 12 years ago. At one point, he was the world’s highest-paid footballer, and his five-year contract with LA Galaxy in 2008 would be worth around £190m today.
But Beckham has also boosted his personal wealth through a string of lucrative sponsorships and business deals, partnering with big-name brands such as Emporio Armani, Gillette, PepsiCo, H&M, Breitling and most notably Adidas over the years. He’s even launched his own line of fragrances and lent his name to everything from sunglasses to video games.
The Netflix documentary is believed to have netted the ex-footballer a whopping £20m, while he raked in a staggering £72.6m in 2023 thanks to his sponsorships and production company. He also signed a 10-year deal to become an ambassador for Qatar, which reportedly saw him paid around £125m by the country.
As well as making astronomical sums from his various ventures, Beckham is known for his lavish spending, with over a dozen properties making up his remarkable portfolio, which is believed to be worth around £70m. That includes a luxury penthouse in Miami, bought for £17.5m, as well as a London townhouse valued at around £30m.
He also owns a 130-foot superyacht that reportedly cost him around £16m, while his car collection is thought to be worth over £2m in total.
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McLaren’s Lando Norris said he had a “bad day” in Friday practice at the Singapore Grand Prix after setting fifth fastest time following a collision in the pit lane.
The Briton was 0.483 seconds slower than the pace-setter, his team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri, who leads Norris by 25 points in the championship.
Norris, who won Singapore from pole position last year, said: “A difficult day for me. Not feeling too great with the car, missing all the feelings I had here last year, plenty of things to work on. Just a bad day.
“Oscar’s quick so I have nothing to complain about, just not doing a very good job.”
Norris sounded unhappy with his performance over the radio in the car before speaking to media.
In a conversation with engineer Will Joseph in discussing run strategy, Norris said his lack of pace was down to “my driving”.
Before setting his fastest lap, Norris was hit by Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in the pit lane in an incident which broke the McLaren’s front wing.
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Norris shrugged the incident off, saying it “cost the team a bit of money, which is a shame”. Leclerc and Ferrari have been called to the stewards and are likely to be fined for an unsafe release.
Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar was second fastest in a session interrupted by two red flags for crashes, ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso.
The two incidents that led to red flags were crashes by Mercedes’ George Russell and Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson.
Russell lost control on the entry to Turn 16, and nosed into the barriers, breaking his front wing. He missed the rest of the session because the car required a full system reset.
Lawson crashed on the exit of the same chicane, clouting the wall out of Turn 17, breaking his right-side wheels and coming to rest in the pit lane entry.
Piastri looked and sounded confident as he returned to the track after his incident-strewn weekend in Baku, in which he crashed in practice and qualifying, jumped the start and then crashed on the first lap of the race.
He was making jokes about the Ferrari drivers getting in his way in the first session, saying: “I’m sure Ferrari will invent mirrors some day.”
And at the end of the second session he made a tongue-in-cheek remark about the driver cooling vest causing difficulties in the cockpit.
Red Bull, who have struggled in Singapore for the past couple of seasons, felt they had had a positive day.
Verstappen, the winner of the past two races at Monza and Baku, said: “The car was not too bad, a bit like the last two weekends. There were no major problems.
“Tried a few things, some were good and we just need to try and optimise that a bit more. In general quite satisfied, but definitely need a bit more pace to fight up at the front tomorrow.”
The disrupted session meant drivers did not have time to do their race-simulation runs at the end, so a clear indication of form did not emerge.
Alonso was quick all day in the Aston Martin on a track where the car’s weaknesses are not exposed and where he has always been strong.
But the team would be expected to slip down the field on Saturday.
Alonso said: “Seems little bit better than the previous grands prix. Let’s try to fine-tune the set-up. It’s still not in a happy place, especially on the front axle. Still a little bit too much understeer. Something to work tonight but a good start.
“Since the first lap we were in a comfy place and were able to find the limits quite quickly.
“Let’s see if we can be in Q3 tomorrow and points on Sunday. Both sessions in the top four is probably the best Friday so far but sometimes Friday we run with a different programme or different fuel, and the real test is tomorrow.”
His team-mate Lance Stroll was sixth fastest, 0.345secs off the Spaniard, followed by Haas driver Esteban Ocon, Williams’ Carlos Sainz and the Ferraris of Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.
