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Strictly Come Dancing stars Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec recently celebrated their anniversary and the professional dancer marked the occasion with a sweet tribute

Janette Manrara has been inundated with well-wishes as she shared a peek into her charming ‘one night away’ with hubby Aljaz Skorjanec, celebrating a significant personal milestone. The Strictly Come Dancing sweethearts have enjoyed over ten years of love since first crossing paths at Dance Attic studios in London back in 2010.

Their love story flourished on the stage of the renowned dance production, Burn the Floor, but soon faced the challenge of distance, with Aljaž returning to Slovenia and Janette to LA. Fate brought them together again in London in 2013 as they both secured spots as professional dancers on Strictly.

Fast forward two years, and Aljaz romantically proposed at the very studio where their love began.

They tied the knot in 2017, surrounded by their Strictly family in London, with Janette’s dream gown designed by her former celebrity partner Julien Macdonald, reports the Manchester Evening News.

On Tuesday (July 15), Janette took to Instagram to share how they marked their anniversary, posting a video filled with joyful images of the couple. The presenter and theatre star disclosed that they returned to The Ned in London, where they spent their first night as a married couple.

In her post, alongside the heartwarming footage, Janette wrote: “Happy Anniversary. Life has been so busy this year with work, the move, and of course raising our little sunshine Lyra, but we have managed it all so well.

“We’ve been a true team through it all. One night away for just the two of us, to remind ourselves of the beautiful day we got married, was exactly what we needed.”

She continued: “Staying in the same hotel of our wedding night, having a beautiful dinner over looking the sunset, it could not have been more perfect. Married and best friends through this crazy ride of life. I love you more than you will ever know…..”

The congratulatory messages poured in for the couple. Janette’s It Takes Two co-presenter Fleur East wrote: “Happy anniversary to you both.”

Ex-Coronation Street actress Catherine Tyldesley responded: “Happy Anniversary you gorgeous pair.”

Dragons’ Den entrepreneur Sara Davies, who previously partnered with Aljaz on the dance floor, commented: “Awwwwww so glad you guys got some special time just the 2 of you! Enjoy.”

Fashion designer Julian, mentioned earlier, posted: “All the Lovers. Happy anniversary to my fabulous friends. Now you need to celebrate and KEEP DANCING.”

Meanwhile, @elena_gunners penned: “Happy Anniversary to the lovely couple!” @nbarnes86 gushed: “What a beautiful place to celebrate! Happy Anniversary to you guys. What you have is so special.”

Katie Price recounted the “funny” incident in a recent podcast episode, describing how she was plucked out of a queue at the airport and taken to what she described as a “visa place”

Katie Price has claimed she was stopped at passport control in an airport because security staff didn’t recognise her face. Speaking to her sister, Sophie Price, in a recent episode of The Katie Price Show, the former glamour model (previously known as Jordan) recounted a “funny” incident while queuing at airport security.

Katie explained that she’d been queuing at passport control when she noticed that airport officials “kept looking” at her. This experience made her feel “awkward,” and she described it as something that ultimately makes you “more twitchy.” Airport staff asked Katie to follow them to what she described as a “visa place”, where she was instructed to sit on a chair.

Katie, believing she’d “done nothing wrong”, obliged the officials, sat down to wait, and started watching “horse videos”. She was apparently unfazed by the change of scene, admitting that she didn’t mind sitting there.

She had an hour and a half to wait for her flight, so it was preferable to walking around the airport and enduring “anxiety that people are looking.”

She said: “And then the man come back. I dunno what they do to check your passport, whether they Google your name or whatever, but then the police guy came back with a big grin on his face – was like, ‘Hi’.

Katie continued: “I said, ‘I don’t look like my passport picture because I’ve had my face done so many times. I look different. Yeah, and they went, ‘No, no. You’re all fine. You’re all fine.

“I went, ‘Do you think I need to change my passport for a new one and a new picture? I said, ‘Because this happens all the time’, because my passport picture is so old, I don’t look like it.”

Sophie quipped: “Well, it depends if you’re going to keep changing your face.” Katie added that she also encounters problems with the electronic passport checks, which she says often say “seek assistance” as they “obviously” don’t “recognise” her photo.

Katie, who described this type of experience as a “b******e”, also revealed that in Dubai, she’d told them that she viewed it as a “compliment”, as when you “look” at her age, she doesn’t “really look like that”.

In a recent photos taken in Dubai, Katie shows off her slim figure and fuller bottom in a bikini while on a yacht. Having experienced complications from a previous Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), Katie pledged this year not to have the procedure again.

However, Katie has reportedly changed her mind and opted for more filler in the area this summer. She opened up about the issues she faced with one of these procedures on the Katherine Ryan: Telling Everybody Everything podcast.

If you’re looking for your new staple sandals this summer, that don’t compromise comfort for style, look no further than this Timberland sale, where you can save a mega £30

With summer now in full swing, we’re all seeking that perfect pair of sandals that’s set to carry us through the sunny weather in style. Whether you’re heading off on holiday or just planning family days at the beach, sandals are a must-have for keeping your feet cool and comfy while you go about your summer activities. That’s where Timberland could be your new best friend.

Currently part of the iconic brand’s summer sale, this pair of Malibu Waves Backstrap Sandals have been touted as “the most comfortable sandals ever” by shoppers who have fallen in love with them. And what’s more, they’re not up for grabs with a major £30 discount.

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Coming in two stylish colourways, versatile black and chic tan brown, and available in a wide range of sizes from 2.5 to 9, these sandals would normally set you back by £90, but are currently up for grabs for the reduced price of £63 while this sale lasts.

Constructed from Premium Timberland Leather, these sandals add a level of luxurious glamour to any look. They help keep your feet comfortable and in style through the sunny season. Promising to be chic, durable, and ready to take you anywhere, these sandals offer versatility and function.

Coming in a side buckle to ensure a perfect and comfortable fit for your individual feet, these shoes boast OrthoLite footbeds that promise moisture transport, letting you wave goodbye to sweaty feet, making you slide around as you walk in the warmer weather.

These sandals feature long-term cushioning and a synthetic lining that ensures your comfort isn’t sacrificed for style. Plus, the EVA rubber outsole/insole provides added support and practicality no matter the terrain, whether you’re crossing the road or climbing a sand dune, these shoes promise to carry you through it with ease.

One shopper who picked up a pair of these sought-after sandals shares: “Excellent some with a great level of support and suppleness. The leather straps are super comfortable and look surprisingly elegant once the sandals are worn.”

And another chimes in: “Lovely comfy Sandles, true to size. I am a size 6 and have wide feet and fit perfectly.”

A third writes: “My purchase was all about comfort as I have Plantar fasciitis, they are comfy and I am able to walk pain free, so much so I purchased a second pair in a different style/colour the colour of these I like but is more dark grey/navy.”

More praise comes from this buyer who recommends: “The most comfortable sandals ever. Just take one size bigger than usual.”

You can pick up these Mailbu Waves sandals from Timberland for £63 while this sale lasts, or head over to Daniel Footwear, where you can find the same pair for £60.

Legendary singer Connie Francis has died aged 87. The country and pop star’s friend Ron Roberts confirmed the sad news of the Pretty Little Baby hitmaker’s death.

He said: “It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that i inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night. I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news.”

Earlier this month, Connie was hospitalised and admitted into the intensive care unit. She was forced to pull out of her planned July 4 Independence Day show.

Radio star Cousin Brucie revealed Connie had been experiencing “extreme pain” in her pelvic and needed to use a wheelchair. Connie provided a health update just a couple weeks ago as she thanked her fans for their prayers and well wishes.

“Today I am feeling much better after a good night, and wanted to take this opportunity of wishing you all a happy Fourth of July,” she wrote.

Connie’s track Pretty Little Baby has seen a whole new generation of fans drawn to it in recent weeks, thanks to TikTok. It has proved a hit on social media as influencers have been lip syncing to the lyrics.

She first released the song back in 1962, over 60 years before it has gone viral. Connie was aware of its recent success as she admitted to being “thrilled and overwhelmed” by the new love it was receiving.

Pretty Little Baby has been streamed more than 74.8 million times on Spotify. Connie even confessed to forgetting about the hit song before it’s resurgance.

“To tell you the truth, I didn’t even remember the song,” she told People. “I had to listen to it to remember. To think that a song I recorded 63 years ago is touching the hearts of millions of people is truly awesome. It is an amazing feeling.”

Tributes have poured in for Connie following her death. One fan said: “RIP Connie, thank you for all your beautiful songs and movies.” Another added: “Very sad news. An amazingly talented and lovely lady.”

Someone else commented: “I’m so sorry to hear this.” A fourth wrote: “May she rest in peace. She will always be in our hearts because of her music.”

Connie’s success came in the 1950s and 1960s with her hits Stupid Cupid, Lipstick on Your Collar, Who’s Sorry Now, and Where the Boys Are.

Who’s Sorry Now went to number one in the UK in 1958 and stayed their for six weeks. Away from the stage, Connie shared how she was misdiagnosed with bipolar, ADHD, as well as attention-deficit disorder.

Throughout her life, Connie married four times however many of them only lasted a few months. She married press agent Dick Kanellis in 194 and in 1971 she wed hair-salon owner Izzy Marion but they split 10 months later.

In 1973 she married restauranteur Joseph Garzili and they adopted a baby boy named Joey. However, Connie and Joseph split in 1977 and she went on to wed TV producer Bob Parkinson in 1985 but they divorced the same year.

She went on to have a long-term relationship with Tony Ferretti from 2003 until his death in 2022

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The BBC releases its annual rich list every year, but some of the biggest names on the network don’t make the official cut due to working for the commercial sector of the network

The BBC’s official rich list has been revealed, but some names didn’t make the official cut. Every year, the corporation releases the salaries of some of its biggest earners, including Gary Lineker and Zoe Ball, who is the highest paid female at the network.

But a handful of famous faces who appear on the network don’t make the official cut due to working for the commercial branch of the BBC, BBC Studios, which does not have to publish the salaries of its famous faces.

The report for 2024/2025 revealed that Lineker, who has since stepped back from his work at the BBC, was paid a staggering £1.35 million. Meanwhile, Zoe, who works part-time, took home a hefty £519,000 – making her the highest paid female at the corporation.

However, some of the biggest stars whose salaries aren’t disclosed can now be revealed. Most on-screen talent register their earnings through their own businesses via Companies House, which details their takings as well as any money owed to them. But just who gets paid the most?

Stacey Solomon

Stacey may have found fame on The X Factor, but since turning her back on music, she’s gone on to become a household name thanks to her presenting work. The 35-year-old who fronts Sort Your Life Out has seen her earnings go from £1.4million in 2023 to £3million the following year.

Now, her business, Key Map Entertainment, is valued at over £7million. She’s banked the huge sum thanks to various business ventures including her TV work, collections with Primark and Asda, as well as working with Jet2.

Richard Osman

Richard presented the BBC One and BBC Two programme, Pointless, between 2009 and 2022, appearing on 22 seasons of the programme. Now, he fronts House of Games. But records for his business, Six Seven Entertainment, which lists him as the only director, have bagged a hefty salary.

Documents state his earnings at £3,702,23 in 2025, a hefty profit from the £1,904,477 from the year before.

Louis Theroux

He’s the face of dozens of documentaries on the BBC, having worked with them for almost three decades. However, it was recently speculated that Theroux has since decided to step back from the BBC and focus on working with Netflix.

Accounts for his business, Blobfish Limited, reveal a total of £2,883, 786, sitting in the bank, which saw an increase in around £1million between 2022 and 2023.

Graham Norton

Chat show king Graham interviews some of the biggest names in the world, including Hillary Clinton and Lady Gaga, on The Graham Norton Show, which he has fronted for 18 years. Last year, he signed a deal with ITV, estimated to be worth around £1million, to front the revived Wheel of Fortune.

So Television, his former production company, was also bought by ITV in a deal which was said to be worth around £17 million in 2012. Just last year, he took home a hefty sum of £2,774,145 from the production firm.

Michael McIntyre

Michael is arguably the face of Saturday night television on the BBC thanks to his shows, Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel and The Big Show. It was announced earlier this year by the Beebs that he had secured another two seasons of both programmes.

His production company, which he owns with TV producer Dan Baldwin, Hungry McBear, was worth a staggering £1,753,861 in 2023.

Claudia Winkleman MBE

Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman is perhaps one of the most recognisable faces on the network thanks to her signature heavy eyeliner and glossy black fringe. But her firm, Little Owl Production, shows a sum of £1,575,279 for her 2023 accounts.

It was recently claimed that she’d signed a new £1million deal to continue fronting The Traitors, as well as raking in around £600,000 for presenting Strictly with Tess Daly.

Rylan Clark

Like Stacey Solomon, Rylan found fame on The X Factor and while singing may be in his past, he’s pocketed a hefty amount thanks to his presenting work. He has his own BBC Radio 2 programme and just last year, he won a Bafta TV award alongside Rob Rinder for their show, Grand Tour.

According to his Companies House records, he profited a nice sum of £1,447,866.

Wynne Evans

Wynne may have found himself being axed by the Beebs after his controversial comments made on the Strictly Live tour came to light in January. His BBC Wales radio show was also scrapped by the corporation, leaving him to launch his own, The Welsh House.

Elsewhere, his travel series with Joanna Page was axed after just one series. But he still took home the sum of £734,000 in 2024.

John Torode

Torode, who fronted MasterChef alongside Gregg Wallace, was sacked by the corporation after “using an extremely offensive racist term,” which he strongly denies. He said on Instagram that he has “no recollection” of the incident, which is said to have happened after work drinks.

Caspar 10 Ltd, John’s firm, revealed he took home £47,351 for this year.

Gregg Wallace

Gregg has recently denied all allegations made against him during his time fronting MasterChef. The chef and TV star was fired by Banijay after a report found that 45 out of 83 allegations of inappropriate behaviour were upheld following a seven-month investigation.

But documents show that Lobster Enterprises, his firm, made £24,830, as of February of this year.