Charlotte Church recently received celebrity gossip from Celebrity Traitors, with the singer frequently attracting media attention for her private life.
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Charlotte Church and Gavin Henson broke up in 2010 after five years together(Image: Jon Furniss/WireImage)
Charlotte Church broke off her relationship with former rugby star Gavin Henson just six weeks after getting engaged. Church has been back in the headlines after she was axed from Celebrity Traitors this week.
The former singer and actress, 39, paid the price for being too inquisitive and was ‘murdered’ by Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr and Cat Burns in the latest episode of the BBC show.
The former Opera star has been a household name since the age of 11 after wowing fans with her stunning voice. She later ventured into acting and other musical-based projects, but it was her relationship with the ex-rugby player that kept generating column inches.
Ruby and Dexter, the two children they had together in 2005, fell in love and had their second child. In 2010, they made their engagement announcement.
However, the pair shockingly confirmed their separation just six weeks later. Henson and Chris had previously discussed purchasing a two-carat, heart-shaped diamond engagement ring while on vacation in Dubai.
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In a job interview with OK! Church cited the proposal as an “emotional” moment and claimed she was “absolutely joyous” at the proposal in the magazine. Henson has since acknowledged that he and Church made the decision to divide for the good of their children.
He previously stated, “It’s no secret that we weren’t getting on.” We “didn’t want it to drag on for a few more years,” she said. I couldn’t bear having the children cry because we were arguing, they were five or six years old.
That would be terrible if I didn’t want to split the family then. He continued, “I believed we were going to be together forever.” We had a good relationship, but we didn’t.
Charlotte Church and Gavin Henson have confirmed their separation, according to a statement on their behalf: “We would like to stress that no third party was involved.
They are making every effort to minimize the impact on their two young children as they navigate this challenging time. They have the full intention of working together and collaborating to minimize the children’s lives’ disruption.
Church went on to marry Jonathan Powell, a musician, in 2017. Speaking of her relationship to Powell, Church cleared up the timeline and insisted the romance occurred after she and Henson parted ways.
She told the BBC in 2010 that she had been writing with Johnny for a while before we split up. I in some way sought out Gav’s permission. I told him, “I really want you to know that Johnny and I never had a relationship while we were still together.
Henson married his long-term partner Katie Wilson in 2019. Speaking after her celebrated stint on the Celebrity edition of The Traitors, Church said: “It was way more intense than I expected.
Because, generally speaking, I just really avoid getting out of that entire celebrity scene and perhaps I’ve been a little too harsh with my judgment of celebrities, it has helped me a little.
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Chloe Ferry, the star of Geordie Shore, has claimed she has “breakdowns” and can’t stop crying as she tries to get out of bed. She was earlier this week diagnosed with a tragic loss.
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Chloe Ferry has sadly admitted how much she is struggling after her dog Ivy died earlier this week. The Geordie Shore star shared that she has “cried for two days”.
Taking to Instagram, Chloe opened up about her grief. She started with a selfie as she woke up late and wrote over the top that she had to “try my hardest to get up and get my house sorted”.
She then recorded a teary video in which she explained that grief “comes in waves.” I have been crying figuratively for the past two days. Losing a pet is difficult because it feels like it’s human, and the pain manifests unexpectedly.
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“I’ve just tried to get on with my jobs, and my house has been a mess, so I’ve tried to clean it.” “One day you’re alright the next you’re not okay. You sit and overthink everything and wonder if I could have done more, but it actually made us feel a little better.
Chloe explained that her other dog, Narla, was also struggling because she could tell something was wrong in both the first selfie and the video.
She also mentioned that Narla, her dog, needed “Ivy,” and that she needed it because she was a dog. The actress later admitted to “smelling Ivy’s blanket” and that she was experiencing “bite fragments” of breakdowns.
Chloe shared on Instagram that it was the “worst night of my life” when Ivy passed away a few days ago. She begged followers for advice on how to help her dog after being rushed to the emergency vet.
But she was forced to restart the app just hours later to inform her fans that Ivy had passed away. I can’t express how heartbroken I am about losing my daughter so unplannedly, wrote Chloe.
“It was the worst night of my life last night, and the result was the worst.” My first dog, Ivy, who has witnessed my worst times and has always been there for me when I needed her, lost.
She was the most compassionate, loving dog, and I’m devastated that I had to take her away so suddenly and unexpectedly. You will never be forgotten, my girl.
In recent years, Chloe has posted a lot of information about her pets, including hilarious details like how Ivy robbed her sexy toy and how challenging it was to bathe them.
She has since stated that she needs to “reverse my normal routine” and believes that this will ease the pain. She simply needs to return to my daily routine, she wrote. Routine is important for me, and for the past few weeks, I haven’t had one, if you don’t know by now.
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She also stated that she was considering getting a new dog because it might be better for Narla, but that she felt “awful even thinking about it””. I can’t help but feel awful even though it’s still in its early stages, but I can’t stand seeing Narla like this.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, Strictly Come Dancing’s hosts, announced this morning that they are leaving.
In a video that Tess and Claudia shared their decision to “pass the baton” on to new presenters, the pair made an appearance together and posted it on Tess and Claudia’s Instagram pages. Claudia, 53, has been her co-host for 15 years while Tess, 56, has been hosting the program for 21 years.
The Strictly actors also posted their own separate statements on social media to confirm the news, along with the joint video.
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly exit Strictly Come Dancing in a joint video.
Claudia began the video by saying, “Hi, it’s Claud and Tess. We want to hear from you about some rumors that have occurred. “.
Tess then stated, “Yes, we have news.” We’ve decided that it’s time to step aside and carry on the Strictly legacy for 21 wonderful and joyful years. “
“The very sparkly baton,” the author says. Before she turned to Tess, Claudia continued, “You’ve been here since the beginning.”
Strictly Come Dancing is no longer a reality show. Tess and Claudia have left.
In a joint video, the two made up an appearance.
Tess then responded, “2004 with Brucey, lovely Bruce.” That was over 20 years ago, and you have retained much of it. Hasn’t it been a significant part of our lives? Since our children were sexy babies in the beginning, we have cherished every second, in my opinion.
We have, we’re so fortunate to have been a part of this amazing show, Claudia continued, “We just want to thank the Strictly team because Strictly is the person who makes it so thank you.” They are the best television team we’ve been so fortunate to have,” Tess said. They’ve also had a great time with the audience. They have been with us for the past 21 years, and they have provided us with such a show.
Then Claudia said, “We’re loving this series, and we’re going to have a brilliant…” Tess continued, “It’s the best series, isn’t it?” “Series to come, and we can’t wait to get to Blackpool,” Claudia continued.
Tess then stated, “And we can’t wait to do that show dance that we have long-awaited and longed to do.” After the pair said goodbye, Claudia interrupted the show dance while she said, “Applaud from the side.”
They also included a caption 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. We just want to say a huge thank you to the BBC and to everyone who volunteers for the show so that we can watch it for the longest while it lasts. We’ll miss them every day because they are the most brilliant team. When we say the final, “keep dancing,” we will cry, but we’ll keep saying it to one another. Possibly while eating some pizza while wearing tracksuit bottoms at home. Tess &, Claud”.
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As the news was shared, Tess Daly also released a separate statement.
The show was first hosted by Tess and Bruce Forsyth.
Additionally, the two made separate news releases. The time has come to bid Strictly Come Dancing adieu, Tess said in a statement that read “After 21 unforgettable years.”
“It’s difficult to express in words what this show has meant to me,” he said.
“Strictly has been more than just a television program. Since that very first show in 2004, I’ve had a second child, a second family, and it’s felt like having a third child. I was aware of the magic it would create when it first arrived, but I never had.
Strictly has always been about bringing people together, and I’m so proud to have played a small part in something that still means a lot to so many.
“From the very beginning of the series, I had the great honor of standing alongside Sir Bruce Forsyth.”
Tess continued, “Brucie set the tone for everything Strictly became: warmth, wit, connection, and pure showbiz magic.”
“I have always been in awe of our superbly talented professional dancers, our exceptional judges, and all the famous people who participated.” Every single member of the Strictly team who has worked so tirelessly to make this show what it is, is absolutely wonderful. You are the best in the industry; you are the most amiable, most devoted, and unquestionably the most difficult working team in television.
“Thank you for the years of laughter, friendship, and countless memories. You have touched my heart in a way that I’ll never forget. You’ll be sorely missed.
The viewers at home, thank you in particular for what you do. Thank you for more than 20 years of welcoming us into your homes.
Tess continued, “Your love, loyalty, and unwavering support have meant the world.” You have endured the entire series without ever taking anything for granted. I feel so fortunate to have shared this show with you because you are the show’s heart. One of my greatest pleasures and privileges has been spending your weekends from September to Christmas for the past 21 years.
What a wonderful experience it has been sharing this adventure with you, dear Claud. You’re unique, and I’ll treasure every moment we spend together on the stage. I’ll treasure every giggle, every live performance, and every moment we’ve had. I’m so blessed to have you as my forever friend.
I can’t ever say goodbye to glitter, sequins, or Saturday night sparkle (I can never do that!). Strictly will always be special to me, but it definitely feels like the right time to transition. Tess x, with all of my love and unending gratitude,
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Following the announcement, Claudia Winkleman also made a statement.
Claudia raved about Tessa’s relationship with her.
Claudia also shared heartfelt photos of her time on Strictly with Tess in the Instagram caption.
It’s very difficult to express what Strictly has meant to me in words, Claudia said. The best relationship I’ve ever had has been. It has been my life’s work since I started working on It Takes Two in 2004. I’m forever grateful for this. Len Goodman’s attempt to explain what a cucaracha is (which I still don’t know) and the incredible honor and thrill of cohosting with Tess on the results show will never go away.
It’s been a privilege to be a small part of the magical, glittery, fake tanned train, “Strictly is a beautiful, glittery, and real train.” The incredible talent of the dancers, the band, the hair and makeup, and costume teams, as well as the incredible production team and creatives, are all truly amazing. I’ve always believed that leaving a party before you’re ready to go is best, and I’m looking forward to seeing how Strictly fared.
“I’m so lucky that I got to stand next to you, Tess,” she said. I love you because you’re funny, kind, smart, and a true friend.
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After taking over from Bruce Forsyth, Claudia Winkleman joined the Strictly Come Dancing presenting team in 2004 and has been hosting the main show since then.
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Despite a pact with Tess Daly, Claudia Winkleman threatened to leave Strictly this year.
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have stunned fans today by announcing they are quitting Strictly Come Dancing.
They stated in a statement that Strictly is a “absolute dream” and that we have enjoyed working together. We had planned to leave together before, but now it seems appropriate. We just want to say a huge thank you to the BBC and to everyone who volunteers for the show so that we can watch it for the longest while it lasts. We’ll miss them every day because they are the most brilliant team. When we say the final, “keep dancing,” we will cry, but we’ll keep saying it to one another. Just possibly while eating some pizza while wearing tracksuit bottoms at home.
Claudia and Tess always leave Strictly at once, a secret that has endured for years.
Claudia has argued that her family should always be first.
The popular host of the long-running Saturday night show once told BBC bosses that she refused to work on a certain date because it fell on the same day she was due to take her eldest son to university.
Mum-of-three Claudia said she was determined to be with Jake, 18, on his first day of school because it was “something parents have to go through.”
Claudia acknowledged that there were “a lot of tears” during her ultimatum phone call and that she had been informed that the dates had scuffled.
Claudia recalled her emotional turmoil from BBC Women’s Hour when she said, “I rang the boss of Strictly quite dramatically and said, Sarah, I love you.
If Strictly and Tess [Daly] leave with us on September 13th, I’m out and you’ll have to go with someone else, but I’ve agreed to do it and we’ll do it together.
There did a beat, too. She responded, “Quite dramatic. That week doesn’t start.
” I was like, “alright”. I need to go up his posters. Parents have to go through this, not just because I love him more than other people do their kids, but I do.
Jake, Matilda, and Arthur are the children of Claudia and her 21-year-old husband, Kris Thykier.
The TV presenter previously disclosed that she and Tess Daly have made a do-or-die agreement to leave Strictly at the same time.
Since the passing of former host Bruce Forsyth in 2014, the pair have been hosting the show.
Claudia claims that they are now inseparable and that they can’t possibly continue their relationship.
“Tess and I will leave at the same time,” she previously told the Mirror.
We made a pizza-related pact, they say. When they finish with us, we’ll go together.
Claudia acknowledges that she still has imposter syndrome despite their successful relationship.
She explained, “I have Imposter syndrome, and I have it in capital letters.”
I still believe I have had the best career possible, even if they called me right away and said, “You’re done.”
If you compare yourself to others, I believe your mental well-being is impacted.
“I’m completely content where I am right now.” Although I’m not in the top, I’m incredibly appreciative of what I have.
Although they first met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez recently experienced conflict at their family home.
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Gorka Marquez opened up about a nighttime struggle with Gemma Atkinson(Image: Getty)
Gorka Marquez had a plea for Gemma Atkinson after a nighttime struggle. The couple, who met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, recently welcomed a new dog into their lives.
Shortly before Gorka’s Speakeasy tour with fellow Strictly professional Karen Hauer, the couple took goldendoodle puppy Benji home in May. While Gorka was away from the family home, Gemma revealed that the pup “fell like a shadow.”
Benji even began sleeping on the couple’s bed with Gemma. On the couple’s Lost in Translation podcast, Gorka revealed Benji now jumps on him and “licks his ear” during the night, sometimes even landing awkwardly as he leaps back onto the bed.
He continued, “Benji has become used to being in the bed with us all night and jumps in and out in the middle of the night since I came home, because I was away for six weeks and I knew this would happen.” Although it’s cute and lovely, consider how you’re deep asleep and he’s licking your ear when he jumps at three in the morning.
It’s not nice, they say. He jumps, but he is unsure of where to land when he does so. And a few times, he has landed on my tiny crackers. And falling asleep is very painful. “
Benji “sleeps a lot of his night” on the floor next to the couple’s bed, Gemma claims. He wasn’t big enough to jump on the bed when you left because you had seven weeks away, she said. He now resembles a big dog. He is, however, devoted to me.
She continued, “Benji slept on the floor next to my side of the bed and he loved it.” He won’t stay on the bed all night, though. He enters when we are getting into bed, sits with us for ten minutes, and then falls to the floor.
He spends the majority of the night lying on the floor. Only if I get to the bathroom and he follows me there and kneels next to me when I’m weeing. Then, he’ll return to bed with me.
However, Gorka claims that Benji recently snuck his spot in the bed while he was settling their son, Thomas, at 5:30 am. Although Gemma claims the couple can only currently leave the dog downstairs, he might “cry all night” she fears.
Wait until we get another one, Gemma continued. Gorka jokingly responded, “Then I leave then.”
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When Gorka first returned from the tour, he revealed that he had pleaded with Gemma. He said, “First week home, I had a terrible night of sleep, and I told her, Gemma, we can’t have this, and Benji can’t keep sleeping on the bed,” and she said, “Well you can go in the spare room.” So, nice, great, that’s what will happen.
Gorka, according to Gemma, “sleeps better” when he is sleeping alone. She continued, “Some couples do that, some couples have separate bedrooms, but that doesn’t mean they don’t love one another any less.”
I’ve gathered evidence that the spirit of the 2010s is making a comeback through Tumblr, skinny jeans, and “Phan.” One thing is the one I don’t want to deal with.
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The 2010s is seeing a cultural revival(Image: Dan and Phil/Youtube)
Do you hear that? The sound? It’s getting louder. Is it the wind? No. Listen closer. Don’t you hear the ghost-clacking of the keyboards? It’s the sound of thousands of teenage girls in Doc Martins and My Chemical Romance band tees rapidly typing dissertations about their Supernatural ships on Tumblr.
Yes, you read that correctly. The ghost of the decade of 2010 is returning. The proof, then? Welcome to my evidence room as a genuinely skinny jeans-wearing teen of the era (who undoubtedly had a crush on Dean Winchester). So take a seat, grab a notepad, and let it all sink in. Because there is something on the horizon that many of us aren’t going to be able to handle.
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First thing’s first, let’s cut straight to the whistle-blower: Dan and Phil’s renaissance. Even if you don’t know quite who they are, you’ll likely have seen news that the YouTuber duo recently confirmed their secret 16-year relationship. To say it caused a seismic reaction is an understatement. People called old acquaintances they hadn’t spoken to in years. Fans filmed themselves crying.
Now pictures of them at the BFI London Film Festival 2025 are going viral on TikTok, and meanwhile, the pair have launched their own podcast. (Ironically named Hard Launch, a quintessential facet of 2010s humour; we’ll get there).
What’s the significance, then, you ask? Well, if you were to use the Internet in any capacity between 2012 and 2017, you’ll undoubtedly know about them. They had a strong connection to the popular “OG” British YouTubers known as the Brit Crew, who dominated the platform. Think Caspar Lee and Zoella.
Dan Howell gained notoriety for his awkward skits, which featured him identifying as an introvert and relaying his struggles through basic social circumstances. This was crucial to capturing the largely adolescent fandom of his and a major contributor to the era’s defining social media platform: Tumblr, which would be a pillar of the era’s defining social media platform.
Take note of that because Tumblr will eventually be the only site. Immediately. The emo rock band’s next stop is Exhibit B: My Chemical Romance are making a UK tour in 2026. They rose to fame between 2004 and 2010 before disbanding in 2013. They were celebrated by a whole generation of panda-eyed scene kids and received culturally defining hits like “Welcome To The Black Parade” and “Teenagers.”
Scene kids, defined by brow-swallowing fringes, slathered-on black eyeliner, and knee-high converse in clashing neon colors, were a significant component of early 2010s fashion and culture. MCR, Fallout Boy, and Panic were my choices! At The Disco . However, some scene-kid elements are now appearing on popular TikTok fashion inspiration posts, though they are admittedly more muted. The style’s fundamental characteristics are checked over-shirts and shorts over tights in one video, which has received over 1.7 million views.
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The quiet return of Tumblr is perhaps the most interesting of all the lurking trends that shaped and amplified all of these. The first microblogging site was created in 2007 and quickly rose to prominence as a social media platform in 2010. Although it didn’t invent these terms, it was the epicenter of cultural discourse, which included pairing two characters or even a real person.
On the website, as did popular TV shows like Supernatural, which aired from 2005 to 2020, artists like Lana Del Rey and Melanie Martinez helped foster tight-knit communities. Additionally, it was the location of “Phan” (a ship between Dan and Phil). There were numerous inside jokes in niche communities, and awkward individualistic humor was hailed. The platform, however, was fueled by fandoms and had a lot more.
It became the go-to safe haven for marginalized people on the Internet, whether it be because of their race, gender, or other characteristics of who they are. The SJW (or the Social Justice Warriors) were born, a term that is now considered somewhat unpopular. Tumblr posts were distinctive because of their all-caps messaging and explicit language, which “tone policing” could not stop, and where users could speak without fear of reproach on more male-dominated platforms like Reddit.
Sadly, the site is widely considered to have declined in 2016 after its parent company Yahoo slashed its value by more than half, citing a failure to meet its sales goals, according to Mashable. Eventually, it just faded into oblivion.
But the data shows that the iconic platform may be resurfacing. As reported by Business Insider, Gen Z now makes up half of Tumblr’s monthly active users and 60% of new sign ups. Perhaps we’re about to see the site return to its former glory.
I’m definitely looking forward to the resurgence of 2010 despite it’s admittedly making me feel a little old. Perhaps that is what the world needs. Yes, it was embarrassing and self-conscious. People typed as though they had just begun to swear. In the English language, genders were being created more quickly than prefixes.
But it was also the golden age of the counterculture. SJWs ruled, pronouns (all gajillion of them) were enforced with a fury that could only be mustered by first-year arts students with ten contact hours per week. Fashion was messy – but experimental. As the culture seems to be shifting towards conservatism, it might be time for the spirit of the 2010s (and yes, I guess the clothes too) to make a comeback.
The only issue with all of this is the skinny jeans. I’m not sure I’m ready to go over the awkward jump-then-wriggle that occurs when you yank the form-fitting material over your legs.
