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Dani Dyer’s husband Jarrod Bowen has opened up about his wife’s upcoming appearance on Strictly Come Dancing and rated her chances of winning the Glitterball trophy

Dani Dyer’s husband Jarrod Bowen has revealed how her training for Strictly Come Dancing is going and rated her chances of lifting the Glitterball trophy later this year.

The professional footballer, who married Dani in May, admits he knew about his spouse’s Strictly stint for a few months before it was officially announced and struggled to keep the secret under wraps.

West Ham striker Jarrod, who shares two children with the former Love Island star, teases that his wife has a competitive streak and reveals the one celebrity his partner needs to last longer than in the competition.

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Dani’s place on the BBC show’s 2025 line-up was revealed on The One Show earlier this month, with Doctor Who actress Alex Kingston and retired footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink unveiled alongside her.

Speaking about his wife’s new project on West Ham’s YouTube channel, Jarrod says: “It was something she said a couple months ago. It was in the pipeline. So, and then, you know, the rumours start coming out and I was under strict instructions: ‘Don’t tell anyone’. People were asking me and I was like, ‘I don’t know’. But I’m a bad liar as well.”

Showing his support for Dani, Jarrod pledges: “I’m sure my weekend’s after a game, it’ll be going over there and and watching. She’s already come back and said she had her first day not long ago.

“Um she’s like, ‘Oh, can we do the dances together?’ And I told you these hips, mate, they ain’t like them they like them professionals that can do it. So I was like, “You can have your dance and I’ll just come and watch.”

Asked if the aim is for Dani to get further in the competition than West Ham fan Tom Skinner, Jarrod admitted: “Yeah, she’s she’s always one of those that’s deep down she’s competitive. At start she’s like, ‘I just want to do it. I don’t want to go out in the first week and stuff’, but deep down she’ll be wanting to win it and I’ll be pushing her the whole way because I know that she’s got that drive.

Quizzed on Dani’s dancing skills, Jarrod quipped: “I don’t know. I’ve only ever seen her after a few tequilas, so I am too sure. I don’t know. It’s not like I’m there going, you know, spinning her around over. I don’t It’s a different type of dance as well, you know.

“Got to be a do the tango in that. I’m struggling on that. I’m not doing that at home. So, I don’t know. I think she’ll be good though. I think when she puts her mind into it, she’ll uh Yeah, she’ll love it.”

Speaking from The One Show studio after her reveal, former Love Island winner Dani said: “It’s such a fun magical show – to be asked to do it is such an honour. I just can’t wait to be able to wear (the costumes) – it’s going to be so much fun.”

In July, the BBC announced that two “incredible” new professional dancers, US-born Alexis Warr and Australian dancer Julian Caillon, would be joining the show, which starts this autumn.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are back to present with Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas returning as judges.

Strictly will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its new series this September.

Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy Osbourne died last month, just over a fortnight after his final show, a move that echoed a heartbreaking family moment from his earlier days

Ozzy Osbourne declared it was “game over” following a family tragedy that came after his hesitation to step back from performing. The Black Sabbath legend died last month, weeks after his farewell performance.

Widely regarded as heavy metal trailblazers, Black Sabbath delivered their concluding concert at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5. The Prince of Darkness’s relatives confirmed his passing occurred just 17 days afterwards.

The musician’s unwillingness to step away from the spotlight seemed to mirror his father Jack’s experience, who grafted night shifts as a toolmaker, reports Birmingham Live. Jack retired in 1997 at 63, but passed away several months afterwards.

In his 2010 memoir, I Am Ozzy, the legend penned: “‘I’m going to have some time to do the garden now’, he’d told me. So he did the garden.

“But as soon as he’d done that garden, that was it. Game over.”

Ozzy, 76, initially declared his intention to bow out in 1992 at 43, following an incorrect multiple sclerosis diagnosis. The retirement nevertheless endured merely three years before he returned to the stage.

His No More Tours 2 trek was delayed due to Covid in 2020, though he dropped two additional albums, Ordinary Man in 2020 and Patient Number 9 in 2022.

Black Sabbath meanwhile staged at least two goodbye performances. The group ultimately completed their final tour in 2017 with their The End spectacle.

Despite reuniting for The Back to Beginning Show, according to Metal Hammer. Ozzy’s final performance witnessed him taking to the stage on a black gothic throne after years of rock ‘n’ roll, a Parkinson’s diagnosis, and a 2003 quad bike accident had taken their toll on his body.

Ozzy received his Parkinson’s diagnosis midway through his 2019 tour, initially dismissing the numbness in his legs as the consequence of drug use and binge drinking.

The band postponed the European leg of the tour to allow Ozzy to recover at home. However, catastrophe struck for Ozzy when he “stupidly” decided to attempt “diving into bed”.

The rockstar hadn’t switched his light on and believed he knew where his bed was. Instead, he found himself crashing onto the floor.

Ozzy, renowned for on-stage antics such as biting the head off a bat, says he was at his lowest point, “praying to die in his sleep” when Sharon suggested bringing back the original Sabbath line-up for a final gig. She later suggested they could rally around bands who had been inspired by Sabbath.

This saw some of the biggest names in rock music signing up to be part of the show. These included the likes of Guns ‘n’ Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Slayer, Alice in Chains, and Van Halen.

Journalist Michael Hann described the homecoming concert as a “perfect goodbye” for a singer so iconic he was in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame twice – as a solo artist and with Sabbath. Sharing his thoughts on the performance, Michael wrote in The i Paper: “That it had to be his last show was clear. He was frail, sometimes seeming as if he wanted to pull himself upright but lacking the power to do so.

Shoppers rush to buy a ‘mega comfy’ pair of Skechers trainers that are praised for ‘feeling like slippers’ as they plummet to under half price in this rare deal

As we move into autumn, a pair of trainers will undoubtedly be a wardrobe staple. Whether paired with casual attire or something more formal, the perfect design can be worn repeatedly. Naturally, it’s not solely about appearance, as they must also provide comfort.

For precisely that reason, Skechers is an obvious choice, and we’ve spotted one “mega comfy” pair available for better than half price.

The footwear brand’s Flex Appeal 4.0 Brilliant View Sneakers are currently available for £28.50 on Amazon, reduced from the usual £64, delivering an impressive discount of 55% off the original retail price, reports the Daily Record.

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It’s worth noting that the online giant’s reduction applies only to the black with rose gold trim colourway, with sizes available from a two through to 10, including half-sizes.

These athletic, lace-up trainers boast Skechers’ renowned Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole that maintains foot cushioning, delivering immediate comfort, pressure relief and breathability. Constructed from lightweight mesh material, they also include a shock-absorbing midsole and flexible rubber traction outsole, making them ideal for dedicated fitness enthusiasts who frequent the gym or go jogging.

Amazon isn’t the sole destination to secure a reduction on new trainers, as Nike is running its own sale, with the sportswear giant’s Air Zoom Upturn SC slashed from £89.99 to £53.99, a discount of 40%.

If you’re on the hunt for something a bit more budget-friendly but still sporty, Sainsbury’s has got you covered. The supermarket is offering a variety of styles, including their Navy Knitted Slip-On Trainers, which are a steal at £18 a pair.

The Flex Appeal Trainers from Skechers have proven to be a hit, racking up nearly 13,000 reviews on Amazon. Shoppers have lauded them as “so light” that they “don’t know they are wearing them.”

One thrilled customer shared: “Mega comfy. First time wearing I walked for miles. Extremely comfortable, highly recommend.”

Another glowing review read: “These are great trainers, so light and comfortable, feels like you’re wearing slippers!”

A similarly satisfied shopper wrote: “Fantastic trainers feel like a pair of slippers don’t Know you’re wearing them. Lightweight and support your feet.”

However, the design might not be the best fit for those with pain-related issues needing extra support. As one three-star reviewer noted: “I have plantar fasciitis so will need to revert to the arch fit style. Look lovely though.”

In contrast, another pleased customer stated: “I will only wear Skechers trainers as they are the comfiest and longest wearing trainers. These trainers are great.

“I had concerns over sizing as I have never purchased trainers through Amazon before. The fit is perfect and true to size. Comfy from first wear! Bought them for under £40, bargain!”

Shoppers rush to buy a ‘mega comfy’ pair of Skechers trainers that are praised for ‘feeling like slippers’ as they plummet to under half price in this rare deal

As we move into autumn, a pair of trainers will undoubtedly be a wardrobe staple. Whether paired with casual attire or something more formal, the perfect design can be worn repeatedly. Naturally, it’s not solely about appearance, as they must also provide comfort.

For precisely that reason, Skechers is an obvious choice, and we’ve spotted one “mega comfy” pair available for better than half price.

The footwear brand’s Flex Appeal 4.0 Brilliant View Sneakers are currently available for £28.50 on Amazon, reduced from the usual £64, delivering an impressive discount of 55% off the original retail price, reports the Daily Record.

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READ MORE: ‘I wore these Skechers sandals every day on my holiday and they felt like walking on clouds’

It’s worth noting that the online giant’s reduction applies only to the black with rose gold trim colourway, with sizes available from a two through to 10, including half-sizes.

These athletic, lace-up trainers boast Skechers’ renowned Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole that maintains foot cushioning, delivering immediate comfort, pressure relief and breathability. Constructed from lightweight mesh material, they also include a shock-absorbing midsole and flexible rubber traction outsole, making them ideal for dedicated fitness enthusiasts who frequent the gym or go jogging.

Amazon isn’t the sole destination to secure a reduction on new trainers, as Nike is running its own sale, with the sportswear giant’s Air Zoom Upturn SC slashed from £89.99 to £53.99, a discount of 40%.

If you’re on the hunt for something a bit more budget-friendly but still sporty, Sainsbury’s has got you covered. The supermarket is offering a variety of styles, including their Navy Knitted Slip-On Trainers, which are a steal at £18 a pair.

The Flex Appeal Trainers from Skechers have proven to be a hit, racking up nearly 13,000 reviews on Amazon. Shoppers have lauded them as “so light” that they “don’t know they are wearing them.”

One thrilled customer shared: “Mega comfy. First time wearing I walked for miles. Extremely comfortable, highly recommend.”

Another glowing review read: “These are great trainers, so light and comfortable, feels like you’re wearing slippers!”

A similarly satisfied shopper wrote: “Fantastic trainers feel like a pair of slippers don’t Know you’re wearing them. Lightweight and support your feet.”

However, the design might not be the best fit for those with pain-related issues needing extra support. As one three-star reviewer noted: “I have plantar fasciitis so will need to revert to the arch fit style. Look lovely though.”

In contrast, another pleased customer stated: “I will only wear Skechers trainers as they are the comfiest and longest wearing trainers. These trainers are great.

“I had concerns over sizing as I have never purchased trainers through Amazon before. The fit is perfect and true to size. Comfy from first wear! Bought them for under £40, bargain!”

Love Island’s Shaughna Phillips showed off her baby bump this week in a comfy ASOS co-ord that offers plenty of stretch – and it comes with an affordable price tag

Former Love Island star Shaughna Phillips announced back in June that she is expecting her second child, delighting fans with the heartwarming news.

This week, she’s been taking fans with her to a maternity appointment and other errands, showing off her growing bump. And while fans are thrilled to see Shaughna’s pregnancy journey, it’s her co-ord that’s catching attention as it looks like the perfect comfortable fit for a casual day out, whether you’re expecting or not. And the good news is, we know exactly where to shop your own in all sizes.

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The 30-year-old reality TV personality, who first rose to fame on the winter 2020 edition of Love Island, shared the announcement via her social media channels. Shaughna exclusively told the Mirror: “We’re so happy to announce we are adding to our little family. Lucia is going to be the best big sister and is really excited to have a new baby brother or sister arrive later this year.”

Shaughna wore the Collusion relaxed stripe trousers and cardigan from ASOS this week. The pair are currently available in a range of colours and sizes from 4 to 18.

The Love Island starlet wore the light blue and brown colourway, which is the perfect shade choice as we head into transitional styling. Boasting an understated look, the trousers (£24.99) feature an all-over stripe design and relaxed fit that provides plenty of room without being constrictive and maintains a flattering style on all body types. Featuring a drawstring waist that allows for a secure fit that can hug the waist, the trousers offer enough stretch to comfortably fit any waistline.

For alternative trousers that copy Shaughna’s style, H&M has these Straight drawstring trousers in several shades and sizes for £12.99, or New Look has just restocked these Black Crinkle Textured Striped Wide Leg Trousers (£29.99) in four hues.

Meanwhile, the stylish cardigan top in the co-ord (£23.99) boasts a regular fit that creates a relaxed silhouette that’s both fashionable and comfortable. Equipped with a trendy crew neckline, this top has buttons up the middle of the piece that allow for a customisable fit and make it an ideal choice for layering as we head into autumn.

Boohoo has an alternative top available with this Stripe Button Through Cardigan for £15.20, or head over to H&M to find this Fine-knit cardigan for £12.99.

Love Island’s Shaughna Phillips showed off her baby bump this week in a comfy ASOS co-ord that offers plenty of stretch – and it comes with an affordable price tag

Former Love Island star Shaughna Phillips announced back in June that she is expecting her second child, delighting fans with the heartwarming news.

This week, she’s been taking fans with her to a maternity appointment and other errands, showing off her growing bump. And while fans are thrilled to see Shaughna’s pregnancy journey, it’s her co-ord that’s catching attention as it looks like the perfect comfortable fit for a casual day out, whether you’re expecting or not. And the good news is, we know exactly where to shop your own in all sizes.

READ MORE: Buyers say ‘everyone thinks I had Botox’ with firming night cream that works ‘in two weeks’

READ MORE: Wave goodbye to hangovers this Freshers’ Week with ‘total life-saver’ patches

The 30-year-old reality TV personality, who first rose to fame on the winter 2020 edition of Love Island, shared the announcement via her social media channels. Shaughna exclusively told the Mirror: “We’re so happy to announce we are adding to our little family. Lucia is going to be the best big sister and is really excited to have a new baby brother or sister arrive later this year.”

Shaughna wore the Collusion relaxed stripe trousers and cardigan from ASOS this week. The pair are currently available in a range of colours and sizes from 4 to 18.

The Love Island starlet wore the light blue and brown colourway, which is the perfect shade choice as we head into transitional styling. Boasting an understated look, the trousers (£24.99) feature an all-over stripe design and relaxed fit that provides plenty of room without being constrictive and maintains a flattering style on all body types. Featuring a drawstring waist that allows for a secure fit that can hug the waist, the trousers offer enough stretch to comfortably fit any waistline.

For alternative trousers that copy Shaughna’s style, H&M has these Straight drawstring trousers in several shades and sizes for £12.99, or New Look has just restocked these Black Crinkle Textured Striped Wide Leg Trousers (£29.99) in four hues.

Meanwhile, the stylish cardigan top in the co-ord (£23.99) boasts a regular fit that creates a relaxed silhouette that’s both fashionable and comfortable. Equipped with a trendy crew neckline, this top has buttons up the middle of the piece that allow for a customisable fit and make it an ideal choice for layering as we head into autumn.

Boohoo has an alternative top available with this Stripe Button Through Cardigan for £15.20, or head over to H&M to find this Fine-knit cardigan for £12.99.