Strictly Come Dancing star admits they were surprised by ‘really weird’ detail in contract

Good Morning Britain star Ross King is one of the 15 celebrities who will be taking to the dance floor on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, which gets underway tomorrow

The Strictly star was taken aback when he saw one detail in his contract(Image: BBC)

Good Morning Britain presenter Ross King has revealed how he was stunned when he saw his Strictly Come Dancing contract before joining this year’s line-up.

Prior to each series kicking off, celebrities undergo rigorous preparation in the days and weeks leading up to September’s launch, but Ross confessed he was shocked to uncover one particular detail in the timetable.

Discussing his forthcoming stint on this year’s series of the BBC programme, he unveiled a lesser-known clause in his agreement, revealing on the How To Be 60 with Kaye Adams podcast: “I mean, it’s really weird when they give you the contract and then it says minimum of four hours’ training, maximum of eight.”

While outlining how he has been perfecting his dance moves in preparation for the programme, Ross also detailed how he has been attempting to boost his fitness: “I’ve started training, you know, trying to get fitter, doing lots of walks, getting in the gym a little bit, swimming a little bit.”

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 01:  (L-R) Host Ross King,  and tv personality Nigel Lythgoe onstage during BritWeek's 10th Anniversary VIP Reception & Gala at Fairmont Hotel on May 1, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Britweek)
Ross opened up about his training schedule ahead of competing on the show(Image: Randy Shropshire via Getty Images)

Nevertheless, while Ross highlighted one element of his Strictly contract, he isn’t the first Good Morning Britain star to test their dancing prowess on the BBC show.

Kate Garraway participated in 2007, Charlotte Hawkins a decade later, and Ranvir Singh reached the semi-final in 2020.

Tomorrow (Saturday, 20 September), Ross will be among numerous fellow celebrities as the newest series of the dancing contest gets underway.

Earlier this year, it was announced that the line-up for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing includes Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Dani Dyer, Alex Kingston, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Balvinder Sopal, George Clarke, Karen Carney, La Voix, Vicky Pattison, Chris Robshaw, Ellie Goldstein, Thomas Skinner, Lewis Cope, Stefan Dennis, and Ross.

SANTA MONICA, CA - APRIL 25:  Actor Ross King attends BritWeek's evening of Shakespeare, music and love at Moss Theatre at New Roads School on April 25, 2014 in Santa Monica, California.  (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)
He is best known for appearing on Good Morning Britain and Lorraine(Image: Paul Archuleta, FilmMagicvia Getty Images)

Ross, a familiar face on our TVs, has been consistently reporting on the latest showbiz news from the US for Good Morning Britain and Lorraine.

With a career spanning more than three decades at ITV, he has interviewed some of the world’s biggest celebrities.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JULY 03:  Television and radio presenter Ross King  after receiving his (Member of the Order of the British Empire) MBE for services to broadcasting, the arts and charity from Queen Elizabeth II during an Investiture ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on July 3, 2018 in Edinburgh, Scotland.   (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
He isn’t the first GMB star to compete on Strictly(Image: WPA Pool, Getty Images)

He is also a regular fixture on the red carpet at the most glamorous awards ceremonies, including the Oscars, Tony Awards, Emmys, Golden Globes, and Grammys.

Strictly Come Dancing star admits they were surprised by ‘really weird’ detail in contract

Ross King, a Good Morning Britain star, will be one of the 15 people who will be dancing in the upcoming Strictly Come Dancing season that premieres tomorrow.

The Strictly star was taken aback when he saw one detail in his contract(Image: BBC)

Good Morning Britain presenter Ross King has revealed how he was stunned when he saw his Strictly Come Dancing contract before joining this year’s line-up.

Celebrities go through a lot of preparation before each series debuting in the weeks and days leading up to the launch of September, but Ross admitted he was shocked to find one particular detail in the schedule.

Discussing his forthcoming stint on this year’s series of the BBC programme, he unveiled a lesser-known clause in his agreement, revealing on the How To Be 60 with Kaye Adams podcast: “I mean, it’s really weird when they give you the contract and then it says minimum of four hours’ training, maximum of eight.”

Ross went on to explain how he has been working on improving his dance moves as part of his program, saying, “I’ve started training, you know, trying to get fitter, doing lots of walks, getting in the gym a little bit, and swimming a little bit.”

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 01: (L-R) Host Ross King, and tv personality Nigel Lythgoe onstage during BritWeek's 10th Anniversary VIP Reception & Gala at Fairmont Hotel on May 1, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Britweek)
Ross opened up about his training schedule ahead of competing on the show(Image: Randy Shropshire via Getty Images)

Nevertheless, while Ross highlighted one element of his Strictly contract, he isn’t the first Good Morning Britain star to test their dancing prowess on the BBC show.

Kate Garraway participated in 2007, Charlotte Hawkins a decade later, and Ranvir Singh reached the semi-final in 2020.

Ross will join a number of other celebrities tomorrow (Saturday, September) as the newest series of the dancing competition rolls off.

Earlier this year, it was announced that the line-up for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing includes Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Dani Dyer, Alex Kingston, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Balvinder Sopal, George Clarke, Karen Carney, La Voix, Vicky Pattison, Chris Robshaw, Ellie Goldstein, Thomas Skinner, Lewis Cope, Stefan Dennis, and Ross.

SANTA MONICA, CA - APRIL 25: Actor Ross King attends BritWeek's evening of Shakespeare, music and love at Moss Theatre at New Roads School on April 25, 2014 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)
He is best known for appearing on Good Morning Britain and Lorraine(Image: Paul Archuleta, FilmMagicvia Getty Images)

Ross, a well-known TV personality, has covered the most recent showbiz news for Good Morning Britain and Lorraine on a regular basis.

With a career spanning more than three decades at ITV, he has interviewed some of the world’s biggest celebrities.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JULY 03: Television and radio presenter Ross King after receiving his (Member of the Order of the British Empire) MBE for services to broadcasting, the arts and charity from Queen Elizabeth II during an Investiture ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on July 3, 2018 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
He isn’t the first GMB star to compete on Strictly(Image: WPA Pool, Getty Images)

He frequently appears on the red carpet at the most prestigious awards ceremonies, including the Grammys, Tony Awards, Emmys, Golden Globes, and Oscars.

Get a leopard print puffer jacket to rival Asda George’s sell-out version for £13 instead of £60

Asda George’s leopard print puffer jacket was a viral sell-out hit last winter, and we’ve managed to track down a great alternative that you can get for £13 instead of £60

The MandM leopard print puffer jacket is a great alternative to the viral Asda one(Image: MandM)

At the start of this year, there was only one jacket to be spotted in – pun intended. Asda George’s leopard print puffer jacket went viral thanks to its Ganni-inspired look and ultra budget friendly price tag, prompting it to become a sell out sensation both online and in Asda stores.

Whilst it hasn’t made a return yet this autumn, there is another option you can pick up for a similar vibe, and it’s just as affordable. MandM’s L’amore Couture Nevada Short Puffer is usually priced at £59.99 but is now on sale for £29.99 – but we’ve found a clever deal stacking hack that lets you get it even cheaper.

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Shoppers who make their purchase of the MandM jacket through money-saving site TopCashback can save even more money thanks to its £15 sign-up bonus. That means new TopCashback members and new MandM customers can nab the jacket for £13.02, whilst existing MandM customers who are new to TopCashback will be able to snag it for £14.73.

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The jacket is a great staple for autumn and winter(Image: MandM )

Considering Asda’s jacket was £38, this makes the leopard print puffer far more affordable whilst still being in stock in all sizes from an eight to an 18. The MandM L’amore Couture Nevada Short Puffer has a similar boxy fit and bomber style silhouette, with rubber tab logos on the front for a streetwear-inspired look.

It fastens with a zip and press studs, featuring a storm flap and elasticated cuffs to keep you warm during the chilly autumn weather. There’s even a fully lined drawcord hood, making it the perfect all rounder as the temperatures start to drop.

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The jacket is now available for £13 rather than £60(Image: MandM )

Of course, the MandM jacket isn’t the only similar style to appear since the popularity of the George version, with Sports Direct currently slashing the price on Firetrap’s leopard print Med Puffer. Usually priced at £79.99, it’s now on sale for £39.99, making it another great affordable option.

Meanwhile if you want to ensure there’s a diverse range of sizes available, the Leopard Padded Coat from Simply Be is available in sizes 10 to 32. It’s priced at £66, but you can currently use the discount code MAPLE to take £20 off full priced items, slashing the price to £46.

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Get a leopard print puffer jacket to rival Asda George’s sell-out version for £13 instead of £60

We’ve found a great alternative to Asda George’s leopard print puffer jacket that you can purchase for less than £60. The viral hit last winter was the Asda George’s.

The MandM leopard print puffer jacket is a great alternative to the viral Asda one(Image: MandM)

At the start of this year, there was only one jacket to be spotted in – pun intended. Asda George’s leopard print puffer jacket went viral thanks to its Ganni-inspired look and ultra budget friendly price tag, prompting it to become a sell out sensation both online and in Asda stores.

There is another option you can choose for a similar vibe, and it’s just as affordable, despite not making a return for this autumn. The L’amore Couture Nevada Short Puffer from MandM’s is typically priced at £59.99, but it’s currently on sale for $29.99. However, we’ve discovered a clever deal-shuff trick that allows you to get it even less.

In a one-day flash offer, Charlotte Tilbury’s £21 lip oil is reduced to less than £4.

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TopCashback, a money-savings website that offers customers who purchase the MandM jacket, has a £15 sign-up bonus that will help them save even more money. That means that new TopCashback customers and new MandM customers can purchase the jacket for just £13.22, while existing MandM customers who are new to TopCashback can purchase it for just £14.73.

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The jacket is a great staple for autumn and winter(Image: MandM )

The leopard print puffer is still available in all sizes, from eight to eight, making the price of Asda’s jacket, which was $ 38, much more affordable. For a streetwear-inspired look, the MandM L’amore Couture Nevada Short Puffer has a similar boxy fit and bomber-style silhouette with rubber tab logos on the front.

In order to keep you warm in the chilly autumn weather, it fastens with a zip and press studs, and has a storm flap and elasticated cuffs. It’s also equipped with a fully-lined drawcord hood, making it the ideal all-arounder as the weather begins to drop.

MandM leopard print puffer jacket
The jacket is now available for £13 rather than £60(Image: MandM )

The popularity of the George version has caused Sports Direct to lower the price of Firetrap’s leopard print Med Puffer, but the MandM jacket isn’t the only other similar styles to come out. It’s currently on sale for £39.99, which makes it a great affordable option after its regular price of £79.99.

The Leopard Padded Coat from Simply Be is available in sizes 10 to 32, but if you want to make sure there is a wide range of sizes, check out the Simply Be website. Although the price is £66, you can still use the discount code MAPLE to save £20 on full-priced items, lowering the price to £46.

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Bonnie Blue’s savage response after getting punched in the face

Bonnie Blue, a controversial adult star, allegedly received a punch in the jaw during a recent, nightclub performance in Sheffield as part of her “Bang Bus” tour.

Bonnie Blue had been in Sheffield(Image: Rob Parfitt / Channel 4)

Bonnie Blue was punched in the face during a recent appearance at a nightclub – and had a livid response, it has been reported. The adult star, known for her controversial content with ‘barely legal teens’, was in Sheffield when an angry partier is said to have struck her.

According to reports, the alleged incident occurred at the Onyx nightclub, where a witness claimed Bonnie had been punched in the jaw. Around 1 a.m., Bonnie had already entered the venue to take part in what was being billed as the “wildest freshers night” of her tour.

The events, which took place at locations across multiple cities as Bonnie’s “Bang Bus,” make claims that they offer “interactive mini-games” and “high-energy DJ sets,” but there is no explicit sexual behavior.

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Bonnie Blue was reportedly punched at a recent nightclub appearance(Image: Yorkshire Live/Lyra Auld)

However, it’s believed that some attendees at the venue made out with Bonnie, who is actually Tia Billinger. Following the alleged incident, the 26-year-old was said to have fumed to her security to “get those fat f**** away from me.”

An eyewitness claimed: “I saw a woman talking to their friend while standing next to Bonnie Blue. They turned to Bonnie, turned back to their friend, and then punched Bonnie square in the jaw.”

Fans who witnessed the incident also took videos of police officers attempting to confront the suspects outside the club.

Prior to the incident, video from the video that emerged revealed the long lines and numerous security personnel waiting for her arrival. One onlooker described the atmosphere as “extremely tense.”

A girl had allegedly told Bonnie about how she was reinforcing feminism, according to one witness about the alleged incident. We overheard Bonnie telling her security to “get those fat f**** away from me” while we were in the queue behind them. ‘”.

It’s not yet known if Bonnie sustained serious injuries during the attack. A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “At 1.22am today (Friday 19 September), we were called to reports of a disturbance at Onyx nightclub in Portobello Street, Sheffield.

“A woman was reportedly assaulted at the nightclub, but she didn’t suffer any harm,” it is reported. At the scene, a woman was taken into custody before being released. In the interim, additional details have been released regarding the incident.

The adult star and Channel 4 faced a backlash last month after a controversial documentary aired about the former Only Fans content creator, who claims to have had sex with 1,057 men in 12 hours.

The shadow Home Office minister labelled it ‘bizarre’ that kids were able to view a TV documentary about sex marathon star Bonnie Blue, despite new stringent age checks designed to prevent them from accessing pornography.

Legislators and Ofcom, the broadcasting watchdog, were concerned about Channel 4’s decision to run the program. Despite the channel’s policy that requires at least 16 to register as a user, minors can merely enter their birthdates without using a robust age verification system.

Bonnie nude is depicted in explicit scenes in the program, along with other porn actors, and making adult movies. It appears to contradict the recently passed Online Safety Act, which mandates age verification to prevent underage users from accessing adult websites.

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Jimmy Kimmel’s wife warns ‘please don’t read this’ in ‘regretful’ Donald Trump move

ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel’s long-running TV talk show after he recently suggested Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting Kirk at a university in Utah, was associated with the Make America Great Again movement.

Jimmy Kimmel’s wife Molly McNearney gave her husband a warning before his appearance at the 2024 Academy Awards(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Jimmy Kimmel, a comedienne, has been in hot water after making controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk’s passing. This is not his first time getting in rows.

At the 2024 Academy Awards, host Jimmy Kimmel made a bold move when he read aloud a critical post from Donald Trump, who had mocked his performance and the show.

His wife, Molly McNearney, 47, co-executive producer of the telecast, had pleaded with him to ignore Trump’s words and not air them. In a recent interview, Molly said she “wasn’t proud of her warning”, saying she misjudged the situation.

The moment came late in the ceremony, when a post from Truth Social by Trump declared: “Has there EVER been a WORSE HOST than Jimmy Kimmel at The Oscars… His opening was … disjointed, boring … MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

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Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel and his wife writer Molly McNearney
The couple have been married since 2013(Image: Getty Images)

Kimmel, 57, tried to stop him from reading it, including his own wife. According to Molly, “I told you, Please don’t read this,” Trump won’t be given any Oscars, please. We have the only opportunity to avoid discussing him here.

The comedian insisted on reading the comment despite her reservations. When producers asked him not to deliver the line, he insisted, “Yes, I am.” He also threw a punch in his response, “Isn’t it past your jail time?”

One of the more popular comedy moments of the night was a “nude” John Cena performing with only an envelope covering him during a streaker-spoof stunt related to the Oscars incident of 1974.

Producers were reportedly uneasy, having had extensive planning, side conversations, and having taste concerns. In retrospect, Molly acknowledged that she didn’t want to risk ending the show “on a bad note” or provoking more controversy.

Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel and his wife writer Molly McNearney
Trump made a snide remark about Kimmel presenting the show(Image: Disney via Getty Images)

She noted that while being married to the host can make things tense, she had a strong desire to guard the ceremony from political animosities.

Although controversial, Kimmel’s choice received a lot of positive feedback from viewers who believed it made a comedic counterpoint to attacks.

The audience’s response to his retort and reading the post was strong at the time. I promise you, I’ll never have to get into a fight with my family again! funny Mickey jokes

The couple officially began dating in 2010, almost eight years after Jimmy’s first marriage ended, and they tied the knot in Ojai, California, in 2013. They got engaged in 2012 on a safari in South Africa (Kruger National Park). They have two children.

The host recently received criticism for making controversial remarks regarding Charlie Kirk’s passing.

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The comedian recently suggested that Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting Kirk at a university in Utah, was affiliated with the Make America Great Again movement, leading to the cancellation of his long-running TV show.

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