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On Saturday afternoon, BBB Radio 2 star Rylan Clark spoke with former Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse about a “change” to his well-known show.

Rylan Clark declared “I would never normally do this” as he made a “change” to his Radio 2 programme on Saturday. Rylan, 36, invited former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse into his studio ahead of the programme’s comeback next month.

Oti, 35, featured on the programme between 2005 and 2021. She claimed the coveted Glitterball Trophy in 2019 with Emmerdale legend Kelvin Fletcher and 2020 with comedian Bill Bailey.

Her elder sister Motsi, 44, will once again be featuring on the judging panel this year alongside Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood, and head judge Shirley Ballas, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Strictly is scheduled to return on September 20 with a lineup of fresh celebrities, including Balvinder Sopal, Lewis Cope, Dani Dyer, Alex Kingston, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, George Clarke and La Voix.

Chris Robshaw, Vicky Pattison, Ellie Goldstein, Thomas Skinner, Stefan Dennis, Ross King, and Karen Carney will be their hosts.

Fleur East and Janette Manrara will return to Strictly: It Takes Two as a series this year.

Former X Factor star Fleur took over from Rylan as the presenter on the programme in 2023, when he decided to end his four-year stint on the programme.

After leaving Big Brother’s Bit on the Side, Rylan returned to the program. He recalled his first episode of the program to Oti while speaking to him.

Rylan revealed: “I will never forget my very first Strictly: It Takes Two. When I hosted that, I will never, ever forget, I’d come from Big Brother and Strictly’s a bit more pristine, it’s the BBC and all this, and I’m like, ‘Should I really be here’.

“I was standing at the top of the stairs, ready to host that first show, and I’ve got to be honest, the title sequence is the longest title sequence in the world because it’s all you lot spinning about. It’s like I was waiting for a delayed aircraft, that’s how long it was.

When you hear that song, it’s like, “Oh, it’s a warm song,” if you’ve watched it, if you’ve been a part of it, if you’ve hosted it, if you’ve been dancing on it, whatever it is.

Rylan’s wireless program blares the legendary TV theme tune after being prompted to do so during the conversation.

He stated, “I’m going to play it for you just for you, but I’d never normally do this.”

Oti, who will return to Strictly this year as a choreographer, exclaimed: “You’ve never done that before, I’m changing your show.”

Along with Zoe Ball, Rylan signed to Strictly: It Takes Two in 2019. However, Janette, a veteran radio host, took her place in place of her.

When Rylan announced that it was time to leave the show and look into what other options there are for me in 2023. He stated in a statement posted on social media that “I’ve had the best time hosting the show alongside Janette and Zoe, and I can’t thank the amazing team enough for always putting on a great show.”

“I’ve been embraced and will firmly hold that title dearly.” It’s time for me to pass the baton to someone else and see what other opportunities life offers.

EXCLUSIVE: Sir David Attenborough has been hosting some of our favourite nature shows for decades, but now a former BBC producer has shared an incredible tale of the broadcaster’s kindness

A BBC producer who has worked with Sir David Attenborough on some of the broadcaster’s biggest documentaries has shared a candid insight into their friendship.

During an exclusive interview with the Mirror, Chadden Hunter fondly looked back at his time working with the national treasure – pinpointing one moment that showed his kindness.

Recalling filming in Africa with Sir David, Chadden said: “I remember being with him in the field in Africa once when I was trying to extend a shoot by a few days, because we had had bad weather and I was trying to beg David (saying) ‘can we extend by a few days?’ And he said ‘Well, I’ve got lunch with a friend in London to get back for’.”

Still eager to see if Sir David could potentially rearrange his lunch plans, Chadden replied to him saying: “‘Oh gosh, surely your friend would understand if we just extended. Could you move the lunch with your friend?'”

Eager to help Chadden out, Sir David responded: “‘I guess I could (rearrange my lunch). It’s just that Nelson is not in town that often’.” To Chadden’s astonishment, “Nelson” was in fact Nelson Mandela.

After sharing the almost surreal conversation that played out, Chadden believes that it gave a real insight into the presenter’s “humble” character: “David’s always so humble about things. For him, it was just lunch with a friend.”

Chadden was in Ethiopia in 1990, collecting research for his PhD on monkeys, when he first crossed paths with a BBC film crew who had been filming at the same location. After catching a glimpse at what a career in broadcasting might entail, Chadden later combined his love of the natural world with his desire to start working in TV.

Since then Chadden and Sir David have gone on to work together on a number of BBC documentaries including the likes of Planet Earth One and Two, Seven Worlds One Planet and Frozen Planet.

While Chadden has since left the broadcaster to start his own company, Chadden Hunter Films, Sir David’s long-standing association with the BBC has continued with the latest episode of his newest series set to air this evening.

The producer previously spoke about one of his favourite places in the world to visit, having travelled the globe for his career.

He explained that, “unless you’re going to the plains of Southern Africa, of Eastern Africa”, the country right on our doorstep is a true hidden gem.

Chadden added that the country literally “blows his mind” due to the number of people that live there

Olivia Attwood told fans not worry about her marriage after after her raucous Ibiza holiday with Pete Wicks

Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks have been pictured back in the UK after their eventful Ibiza work trip.

The pair were spotted heading into work at Kiss FM, where Olivia admitted to having a ‘feral summer’ as the pair hit the airwaves.

As she made her way into the studio building, Olivia was spotted deep in conversation on her phone and not wearing her wedding ring on her manicured hand.

Love Island star turned broadcaster Olivia was said to be ‘in the doghouse’ with her footballer husband Bradley Dack after a raucous holiday with Pete this week where the duo were seen partying with their work mates. The group were papped at Ocean Beach and later on a yacht together, with one of the women going topless.

Dressed in a black string bikini as she relaxed on the vessel, Olivia was seen sitting close to Pete who wrapped an arm round her back.

The photos are said to have left Olivia’s husband of two years ‘livid’ after they were shared in Gillingham FC’s WhatsApp group by Bradley’s amused teammates.

An source told The Sun: “Bradley’s getting so much stick about the pictures from his teammates.

“They know Brad and Liv are happily married, but couldn’t resist winding him up about what she’s been getting up to on holiday.

“Bradley’s tried to laugh it off, but inside he’s fuming about it. He trusts Liv but Pete having his hands over his wife while she’s wearing a bikini isn’t a great look.

A source close to Olivia insisted: “There is no issue between Olivia and Bradley. Olivia and Pete have been close friends for many years, and they were in Ibiza together for KISS weekend where they were recording their podcast live and on the boat included their podcast producer and team.”

Olivia had her say on the furore today as she hit out at one of the fans on her Instagram feed claiming to be worried about her marriage.

“I’m afraid for your marriage,” said the social media user followed by a teary emoji. “Don’t be. Worry about your own,” Olivia shot back.

Olivia, 34, has been open about her close friendship with Pete, 36, who describes her as his ‘work wife.’ Pete is currently single following his split with Maura Higgins earlier this year.

In an episode of her Kiss FM radio show with Pete before their fateful Ibiza trip, Olivia joked that he was ‘her type.’

In the video, Liv said to Pete: “I have a type, and I thought I should mention it because you technically would fit into the type. It’s called a swamp daddy.”

Pete questioned: “I’m a swamp daddy?” Olivia explained: “If I list up these people, I feel like you could be Shia LaBeouf, Theo Vaughan, Post Malone. It’s men that look like a bit wild. Right, okay.

“I feel like where so many men are in their princess era, we are like now, like masculine men are coming back in fashion.”

Olivia first started dating footballer Bradley began before she entered Love Island in 2017. While in the villa she moved on and formed a connection with co-star Chris Hughes. However, after rejoining the ‘real world’ Olivia and Chris went their separate ways after a series of explosive rows.

Bradley and Olivia reunited the following year and tied the knot in 2023 – documenting their nuptials in an ITV2 reality show.

Describing what it’s like to be married to a footballer, Olivia said recently: “I wouldn’t recommend anyone, genuinely, to date an athlete of any description.

Regatta’s padded jacket is ideal for the upcoming, unpredictable autumn weather, and it can now be purchased for just £3 thanks to a clever deal-stacking trick.

The new waterproof jacket for the fall is recommended for fashion enthusiasts. A stylish yet practical coat for winter that will be a must-have on chilly mornings has been reduced by the outdoor clothing brand.

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Read more to find out why Georgia Toffolo’s sporty ballet flats, available in four colors, are her “stunning shoe of the season.”

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Meanwhile, Debenhams has dropped Tog24’s Palmer Padded Jacket from £85 to £59, down 31%, while lowering the price to £85. With its stylish heat-sealed baffles and recycled plastic bottle insulation, the jacket offers warmth and style, and its water-resistance ensures you stay dry in light rain.

The Ruby Teal Blue Lightweight Puffer Jacket, which is currently on sale for £45, lowers its original price of £75, and offers a great deal at Fat Face. This fashionable and practical puffer jacket is ideal for all outdoor activities because it is both warm on the inside and snow-resistant on the outside.

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Mark Wogan’s son, Terry, has revealed that his family is unable to sell their $ 3.75 million home.

Terry Wogan’s youngset son Mark Wogan, 51 , made headlines after revealing his family were unable to sell their stunning home.

The sprawling 6,500 square foot property which boasts of views of Windsor Castle, a tennis court and a swimming pool, has been on the market after his mother, Lady Helen died last November.

In the past nine months, there haven’t been any showings or offers on the house, according to Mark.

In 1975, Sir Terry and Lady Helen bought the seven-bedroom home and raised their three children there.

You’d think someone would come round, even just out of curiosity, and say, “Oh, I’d quite like to go round and see Terry Wogan’s house,” Mark said in a conversation with Mike Graham on TalkTV.

He continued, “But no one has come to see it.” Not a single person, not even one. That demonstrates how illiterate the economy is.

Five reception rooms, a utility room, two ensuite bedrooms, and a 30-minute walk to London’s Paddington Station are just a few of the amenities of the property.

He continued, “The kitchen was central to everything, because we’re a close family, so we’re a close family, so we’re a close family. The cook was excellent. Growing up in a family was a big part of eating and talking around a table.

In the summer, he continued, “We’d also have some lovely long lunches on the terrace with a view to my mother’s beloved garden.” It has beauty to it. We’re going to miss the house a lot. But it will [provide] a wonderful place for a family to raise.”

For each of her five grandchildren, who will receive money in her will when they are 25 years old, Lady Helen left £100,000 in trusts in her will.

Additionally, her three children received significant financial gifts. The eldest son Alan was given £850, 000, a further £750, 000 was given to Katherine.

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After revealing she’s already purchased Puma’s Speedcats in four different colors, Georgia Toffolo has officially declared sporty ballet pumps the season’s shoe.

Although autumn is slowly creeping towards us, there’s still a glimmer of summer in the year, and it will (hopefully) be a while before we’re in the trenches of rain and snow. That’s why Georgia Toffolo has declared her Puma Speedcat Ballet Flats the “shoe of the season.”

The sporty aesthetic of ballet flats makes them surprisingly simple to style and can be worn with anything, from jeans and leggings to midi dresses and skirts. Georgia admitted she had already purchased the £70 ballet flats in four different colors because she adores them so much.

The Nobody’s Child blue mini dress by Vicky Pattison has been discounted from £79 to £36, and it is quickly selling.

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The former Made in Chelsea actress paired leopard print leggings, a cropped T-shirt, and a sweatshirt with the silver pair of Puma Speedcat Ballet Flats for a day of running errands. You could easily get away with ballet pumps at work as much as you could for brunch or a night out, and they combine the comfort and street style of trainers for long, busy days on your feet.

Georgia’s silver pair of Puma Speedcat Ballet Flats are available in eight colors. Red, black, and white are also available to choose from, each pair having white design details and elasticated straps over the arches. These keep them in place while maintaining their athletic aesthetic while also giving a nod to classic ballet shoes.

However, Puma isn’t the only company to have succeeded in creating sporty ballet flat designs. The Adidas Originals Taekwondo Mei Ballet Trainers, available for purchase for $85, are available in two different versions of their own.

They come in five colors, and they have lace-up fastenings that wrap around your legs for a truly ballet-inspired appearance. The lace-up style was replaced with a velcro strap across the arches in Adidas’ Samba Mary Jane Trainers, which cost £80 and come in red, black, and two different white colors.

For just £137, you can purchase the Round-Toe Satin Sneakerina from Vivaia. They have the same soft, elastic-like front and soft, satin elastic sides as traditional ballet slippers, and are soft, flexible, like ballet shoes.

However, they also come in full and half sizes, 3 to 8 and are a good place to find the best fit if you want to follow in Georgia’s footsteps (literally speaking). The Puma Speedcat Ballet Flats are available in all eight colorways right away.