He’s ‘unable to be the main comic as he usually is with his dance partners’

Strictly Come Dancing pro Aljaž Škorjanec is said to be “struggling” with his partnership on the BBC One show, according to a body language expert.

The Slovenian dancer first joined the glitzy series back in 2013 and has been partnered with several famous faces like Abbey Clancy, Alison Hammond and Call the Midwife star Helen George. After quitting in 2021, Aljaž made a comeback in 2024.

For the 2025 series, Aljaž is dancing with the hilarious drag queen La Voix – but a body language expert has now hinted that there could be tension brewing behind-the-scenes…

La Voix has become a firm favourite (Credit: BBC)

Strictly pro Aljaž Škorjanec and La Voix chemistry questioned

On Saturday evening (October 4), Aljaž was back on the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor with La Voix. The pair performed a Jive to Objection (Tango) by Shakira.

The routine went down well with fans and the judges. And as she received their feedback, the hilarious La Voix dished out her usual tongue-in-cheek insults and digs.

She also brought up a few of the mistakes they made in the dance. After, Aljaž declared: “Why would you tell them?!”

But it seems La Voix’s extrovert personality could be causing some trouble behind the scenes, according to a body language expert.

Aljaž could be ‘struggling’ according to a body language expert (Credit: BBC)

Aljaž ‘struggling’ with partner

Speaking on behalf on Paddy Power Games, body language expert Judi James pointed out that Aljaž seems to be “struggling”.

She said: “La Voix is relaxed and hilarious at the end of the routines. But Aljaz is clearly and rather oddly struggling panting, sweating, bending double to catch his breath and unable to be the main comic as he usually is with his dance partners.”

Hinting at potential “straight talking off camera”, Judi then noted: “His wary expression when La Voix admitted to mistakes suggested scope for some straight talking off camera.

“His eyes widened in shock as he looked away.”

The expert also pointed out how La Voix broke a rule which could “scupper the judges’ votes” and annoy the pro.

She explained: “The rule in Strictly is to wait for the judges to notice any mistakes, not volunteer the information. A good gag is a good gag but maybe not when it threatens to scupper the judges’ votes.”

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Thomas Skinner BREAKS SILENCE on Strictly AXE as he SHARES emotional message with fans

         

AXED Strictly Come Dancing celeb, Thomas Skinner, sent a heartfelt message to fans after leaving the show.

A former The Apprentice star, Thomas was the first celeb booted from the BBC dancing show alongside pro dancer, Amy Dowden.

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Ousted Strictly Come Dancing pro, Thomas SkinnerCredit: PA

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Thomas danced with Strictly pro, Amy DowdenCredit: supplied
The pair performed a divisive Salsa to Dizzee Rascal’s hit, Bonkers, but left viewers far from impressed and were sent packing on Sunday’s show.

Thomas and Amy gushed over each other in their Strictly exit interview, and this morning he wanted his fans to know he appreciated their support.

“Good Morning and happy Monday you lovely people!! Back in the van for me this morning, it’s another busy one,” he wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

“Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I’m catching up on my messages & emails this morning so will be getting back to everyone who needs a new mattress.”

Thomas was referring to his day job of selling mattresses and was spotted back in his delivery van on Monday.

“Also want to say a massive thank you to all the lovely messages of support I’ve had. It means the world! I know I was rubbish at dancing, but it was so much fun,” he added on X.

“But back to reality. You are ten times stronger than you can ever imagine……so don’t give up!! Keep on moving forward! Let’s go smash it today.”

Thomas concluded: “New week, new day, new start. Don’t go home until you’re proud. Bosh.”

Thomas and Amy were awarded a very low score of just 13 for their energetic Salsa on Saturday, with Craig Revel Horwood telling him he looked like he was competing in a “weight lifting competition”.

He added that the performance “lacked any real hip rotation or fluidity”.

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Motsi Mabuse simply labelled the performance as “interesting,” while Shirley Ballas added: “You gave it a good go.”

Thomas has been plagued with controversies ever since it was announced he was joining the iconic show.

Prior to the show starting, he snatched a reporter’s phone away from them during an interview and stormed out.

As well as this, he’s been making headlines for all the wrong reasons after admitting he cheated on wife Sinéad just weeks after their wedding in May 2022.

He admitted to a “two week fling” just weeks after marrying Sinéad and said it was a “moment of madness” that nearly “ruined his life.”

 

The woman he was involved with hit back, claiming the affair was far more serious than he let on.

Speaking to Daily Mail about how his wife reacted to the infidelity, he said: “It wasn’t difficult for me because I know the mistakes I’ve made in my life, but it was awful for my poor wife to read it all, and that’s why I feel bad.

“We had already moved on from this. I’m doing Strictly and I’m in the public eye now.

“My whole life has been dug up and regurgitated and my poor wife has to read something that she has moved on from.”

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Thomas opened up to his fans on MondayCredit: PA

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Thomas and Amy were in the bottom two alongside Chris Robshaw (R) and Nadiya BychkovaCredit: PA

BREAKING NEWS: I’m A Celebrity All Stars Season 2 ANNOUNCES FULL LIST of stars for 2025 edition

I’M A Celebrity All Stars series two has recruited some of the biggest personalities in the show’s history.

Having already braved the Aussie outback on minimal food and been covered with creepy critters, 14 famous faces have thrown caution to the wind and signed up for a second dose of torture this time in South Africa.

Joined by hosts and Ant and Dec, the jungle A team are already filming their latest trials and tribulations in the great outdoors.

Here are the celebrity names who battling it out to be crowned king or queen:

David Haye

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David Haye is ready for battle once moreCredit: ITV
We revealed the 44-year-old former world champion boxer was preparing to put pen to paper last month.

Having been hit with a huge £600k bill from the taxman, the throuple-loving sports star will no doubt be welcome a big payday from the show and the potential doors its publicity will open.

A source said: “David was delighted to get the call from ITV. As viewers know, no chats are off-limits around the campfire, so they can expect to see David grilled over his quirky relationships.”

He came third during his previous stint in the jungle, behind Pussycat Dolls singer Ashley Roberts and EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks, who won.

Gemma Collins

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Gemma Collins will be hoping All Stars goes better than her first I’m A Celeb attemptCredit: ITV
Gemma’s first attempt at I’m A Celebrity was an unmitigated disaster lasting just three days.

But the Towie legend, 44, has done a lot of maturing in the 11 years since and isn’t the same diva she was back then.

Despite her ill-fated stint in Oz, bosses were desperate to woo her for another go, and Gemma has decided she has unfinished business.

A source said: “She hated it first time round but knows it would be TV gold for her fans if she gave it another go.”

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During her I’m A Celeb adventure, Gemma claimed to have malaria and had a panic attack before being taken to the camp in a helicopter.

A year after quitting, Gemma told The Sun she wanted another go.

She said: “Everything would be different a second time.

“I’d be like Lara Croft and Angelina Jolie rolled into one, and I’d do the tasks. I’m not scared of nothing.

“Hopefully one day the producers may give me another chance.”

Seann Walsh

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Seann Walsh rebuilt his career in the jungleCredit: ITV
The comedian, 39, redeemed his image in the jungle two years after his Strictly Come Dancing kiss scandal with Katya Jones.

Seann went down a storm and finished in fifth place in 2022.

He has since gone on to become a dad of-two – his youngest child, Casper, arriving in March.

As a result, he won’t have taken the decision to spend time away from home lightly.

A TV insider said: “When he went into the jungle in 2022 he very much did it in the hope of redeeming himself in the eyes of the viewing public.

“Which was no mean feat given he’d been branded an aggressive gaslighter as a result of his fling with Katya and his treatment of his girlfriend.

“Yet he managed to emerge as one of the more popular campmates and actually finished in a respectable fifth place in the contest.

“Part of the reason why he came across comparatively well was because he went into I’m A Celebrity with an even bigger love rat.

“His entry into the camp was alongside former Health Secretary Matt Hancock who was at the centre of an exclusive in The Sun revealing he had had an affair with a political adviser Gina Coladangelo in 2021.”

Harry Redknapp

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Harry Redknapp will be a hot favouriteCredit: PA:Press Association
Football royalty Harry, 78, became King of the Jungle in 2018 and picked up a £500,000 cheque to take part.

He’ll start the series as one of the favourites to win, given his huge popularity as the nation’s grandad.

A source said: “It’s going to be a real coup.

“Harry is TV gold and was first on the list of wannabe celebrity contestants.”

Some of Harry’s best jungle bits saw him learn street slang from Fleur East and Malique Thompson-Dwyer, have his leg massaged by Noel Edmonds, and get toilet cleaning duty after revealing he had no sense of smell.

Scarlett Moffatt

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Jungle queen Scarlett revealed her fear levels have gone upCredit: ITV
Former Queen of the Jungle Scarlett, 34, has nothing but love for the ITV reality show.

After we revealed she’d signed for the programme, Scarlett shared what she would do differently second time around.

She admitted: “I mean, it would be amazing to do [All Stars] because it’s iconic and I just love the show so much. I was on it a whole decade ago, so I would’ve been in my early 20s and I’m a different human now.

“So I would do the trials differently. But I’d just go in and be myself, and that’s the only thing you can do.”

She continued: “I’m not sure about smashing the trials, but I’d give them my best shot. But as I’ve gotten older my fear levels have gone up. I can’t even get on rollercoasters now.”

Since starring on the show, Scarlett has had a very successful TV career, as well as getting engaged to partner Scott Dobinson and welcoming son Jude.

This summer, a source told us: “She is so game for a laugh and knows what to expect in terms of the Bushtucker Trials so she’ll throw herself into every task.”

Adam Thomas

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Adam Thomas’s personality will light up the campCredit: ITV
The Emmerdale star, 37, finished behind Scarlett Moffatt and Joel Dommett first time around in 2016 and will be hoping to nab the crown this time.

The popular actor, whose infectious laugh never fails to make people chuckle, has been diagnosed with the debilitating health condition  rheumatoid arthritis since his first stint.

But we know Adam’s tough as they come and game for a challenge – evident from his nickname ‘Mr Bushtucker Trial’, which he received for taking on the most ever challenges – 12 – a record he holds to this day.

A source said: “This will be a glorious return for Adam as he established himself as a true fan favourite through his series in camp and then on the spin-off show.

“He’s stayed in the limelight, too, with Waterloo Road and then on ITV alongside brother Ryan with challenge show 99 To Beat.

“It’s the perfect time for him to head back into the jungle and affirm his position as Mr Bushtucker Trial.”

Sir Mo Farah

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Mo Farah’s I’m A Celeb experience came during the covid pandemicCredit: PA
Olympic legend Sir Mo took part on the show when it relocated to Gwrych Castle, Wales, during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Team GB hero, 42, came fifth behind winner Giovanna Fletcher, runner-up Jordan North and third placed Vernon Kay in 2020.

The long-distance runner recently hinted he had chosen to join the All Stars over this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.

A source said: “Mo is very competitive so is definitely out to win this time round.

“He’s excited to experience a different side of I’m A Celeb as obviously the castle series were dramatically different to Oz.

“The sunny camps bring with them new problems, but he’s feeling excited for the challenge.”

Ashley Roberts

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Ashley Roberts will bring some glamour to the showCredit: ITV
The Pussycat Doll is the perfect combination of beauty, brains and humour and bosses are delighted to have her in camp.

Heart radio star Ashley, 44, was a runner-up 13 years ago and is no stranger to reality TV having tackled Strictly and The Jump, too.

A show source told The Sun: “She’s warm, hilarious and of course, drop dead gorgeous.

“Just like Myleene Klass, who won the first All Stars series back in 2023, Ashley had some iconic moments soaping up in the outback waterfall.

“Stripping back down to her swimwear on TV again netted Myleene some very lucrative deals after the show, and it’s sure to do the same for Ashley.”

Sinitta

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Sinitta was squeamish first time aroundCredit: ITV
Pop star Sinitta’s scaredy cat behaviour endeared her to the public when she first flew to Oz.

Bosses are now keen to see if she’s got any braver over the years.

An insider said that regardless of the answer, she’ll be good value.

They said: “She is always hugely entertaining to watch, so viewers are in for a treat.”

As ever with Sinitta, 61, there are also like to be some golden anecdotes about her bff Simon Cowell around the campfire as she shares some good old fashioned celeb gossip.

Craig Charles

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Craig Charles had an emotional end to his first jungle experienceCredit: ITV
Coronation Street favourite and Radio 2 DJ Craig Charles’ time in the jungle came to a devastating end in 2014.

The actor, 61, had to leave early after his brother, Dean, had a fatal heart attack.

The new series will likely stir up some difficult memories for Craig, but if anyone deserves another shot on the show it’s him.

A TV insider said: “So many viewers were willing for Craig to win when he appeared on the show the first time and he stood a good chance of being crowned King of the Jungle.

“But he was robbed of the experience by the family tragedy, although his campmates and the production team all understood why he wanted to leave and head home to be with his loved ones.

“So ITV has given him another go, and it’s a move which has never been done on the show before — bringing someone back who had to leave due to such circumstances.”

Jimmy Bullard

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Jimmy was first out last time round and feels he has plenty more to giveCredit: ITV
Cheeky-chappy Jimmy was at one stage a red hot favourite to win the jungle crown.

But the 46-year-old’s banter with pal Jake Quickenden went too far for some viewers and he was called a bully, quickly ending his jungle experience.

Despite this, his broadcasting career has really taken off since and he had a long run as Soccer AM host.

A source said: “Jimmy had a brilliant time in the original series he took part in and it really opened the door to his broadcasting career.

“He was voted off first last time and he felt he had a lot more to give.

“Now he’s got the chance to get stuck in again, although he’s a bit older so he is worried he might find it harder to rough it.

“His banter is still on form though. Producers are hopeful he’ll have a bromance with Harry Redknapp.”

Beverley Callard

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Beverley Callard is already in South Africa with her castmatesCredit: PA
The legendary Coronation Street actress, 68, hasn’t called time on her I’m A Celeb story just yet.

Bev, who played Rovers Return landlady Liz McDonald over a 30 year period, wanted another shot after a wet couple of weeks in Wales first time around.

A source said: “Beverley’s first taste of I’m A Celebrity was in a cold, wet castle in Wales and it was a tough experience – although she loved making so many new friends.

“When the chance came up to fly to South Africa and have a second spin of the wheel she jumped at the chance.

“She is out there now filming and will be trying her best to make it through to the final.”

Shirley Ballas sparks BBC Strictly ‘feud’ row as fans blast harsh remarks to Katya Jones: ‘Has a GRUDGE!’

Shirley Ballas was once again accused of displaying a biased attitude towards certain professional dancers as the new series of Strictly Come Dancing kicked off on Saturday night.

In recent years, viewers have claimed Ms Ballas, 65, seems to be particularly critical of particular stars, namely Katya Jones and Nadiya Bychkova, and following Ms Jones’ highly-praised routine alongside actor Lewis Cope, the same claims from fans flew in.

The pair performed a lively jive, with Mr Cope, 30, applauded by both the judging panel and fans watching from home.

Most of the judges had only positive things to say about the energetic performance, but Ms Ballas, who has faced social media trolling in the last couple of years during the show thanks to accusations of being unfair, was more critical, specifically of Ms Jones’ choreography.

BBC Strictly: Shirley Ballas delivered a critical verdict at Lewis and Katya

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After commenting on the fast-paced and action-packed routine, host Tess Daly kicked off the judging comments by asking Craig Revel Horwood: “Did you get a good view of that jive, Craig?”

Mr Revel Horwood is typically the strict judge with plenty to say, but he simply smiled as he commented: “Very good.”

“Oh, just the one line that’s all we need, no criticism,” Ms Daly replied.

A stunned Motsi Mabuse was next as she agreed: “Yes, very good. Very courageous, starting right in the front. We could look at every single movement you are doing.”

As the audience reacted to the remark following the show-all routine, Ms Motsi clarified: “Guys, I’m speaking about the dancing here!”

She continued: “And then you went down the stairs, and this energy, like dynamite. You attacked that dance.

“I absolutely adored it. I would love that you cleaned it up a little bit because the arms were a little bit going all over the place, so we need to clean it up at the end.

“There was a tiny little mistake, I saw that. But I mean, we are starting at levels.”

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Next came Ms Ballas, who began: “You show true athleticism, and that’s good, but for me, it was overloaded with choreography.”

Seeming to aim her critique at Ms Jones, 36, she went on: “Sometimes less is more.

“And I don’t think you need all the highlights and tricks, because I actually believe that you could be a fantastic dancer.

“When you have the right and left and right then you do your pivot section, there was no rotation in the body whatsoever.

“The footwork got lost, but the entertainment was A-star, so you have to find somewhere the balance with the quality, and I think you’re capable of both. But that was still a good performance.”

An impressed Anton Du Beke then added: “Well, right, OK, I see what’s happening here.

“This is excellent. Your energy is – never lose that. But with the energy, you must have control. You’ve got it all going on.

“It’s all fabulous. You’re going to be marvelous in this series, I can feel it. But the legs are… There’s a lot of stuff going on with the legs.

“So you need to contain the whole thing, and then you’ll get more out of it but I mean, wow, what a start.”

BBC Strictly: Shirley Ballas was accused of displaying a ‘grudge’ towards Katya Jones

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Despite her critical analysis, Ms Ballas went on to award the pair a score of seven, matching the other judges.

However, social media was awash with accusations of Ms Ballas showing disdain towards Ms Jones.

One X comment read: “Shirley still has her grudge towards Katya and Nadia, same old same old. #Strictly.”

“Shirley is only saying this because she hates Katya wtfff #Strictly,” another complained.

Someone else shared: “I’m sorry, overloaded with choreography? Oh Shirley, have a day off. #Strictly.”

BBC Strictly: Lewis Cope and Katya Jones performed a jive

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“Shirley picking at the choreo when there’s been dances with not enough of the actual dance #strictly,” another echoed.

Someone else wrote: “Shirley Ballas critiquing the jive she needs to lighten up #Strictly,” while another penned: “My gosh, Shirley, it’s week 1! Seriously, chill! #Strictly.”

On the other hand, several supported her remarks. One fan noted: “I agree with Shirley, Katya had too much content in that dance. Less is more especially with all the dance experience he has. #Strictly.”

“Shirley actually giving Lewis criticism and not falling into the ‘I love the celebrity male curse’ is my shock of the year #strictly,” one more posted. (sic)

Alison Hammond slammed by ITV This Morning viewers over Priscilla Presley interview mishap: ‘Please correct her!’

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Alison Hammond had social media awash with This Morning viewers’ complaints on Friday for a rather bizarre reason.

The ITV presenter, 50, had welcomed actress and businesswoman Priscilla Presley to the show alongside co-host Dermot O’Leary as the 80-year-old promoted her new book, Life After Elvis.

 

Ms Presley had been married to the King of Rock and Roll from 1967 to 1973, and reflected on life with and without the iconic singer in her memoir.

The conversation centred around those themes, but viewers were distracted and baffled by Ms Hammond, who kept calling the star: “Alvis Presley.”

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“Now, our next guest has lived her life in the public eye ever since she first met and fell in love with ‘Alvis’ Presley in 1959 when she was just 14 years old,” the presenter narrated as she introduced the guest.

When pronouncing the name of her book, the presenter called it “Life After ‘Alvis’ Presley.”

“Priscilla, it’s such a beautiful title,” Mr O’Leary said of the book. “Just a serenity about the title of this book.”

Ms Hammond chimed: “What’s so interesting, literally the world did revolve around ‘Alvis’ both in the home and outside the home.

Priscilla Presley appeared on This Morning to talk about her new book, Life After Elvis Presley

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“Even when you were divorced, you were loving, to the point the judge was like, ‘Do you definitely want a divorce?’”

“Well, he said he thought he was handling a divorce, but we were there holding hands,” Ms Presley laughed, explaining how he had questioned the couple’s decision to end their marriage.

“Even when you had other partners, he would still phone at three o’clock in the morning, he’d come to your house,” Ms Hammond pointed out.

“He’d stop by, and you were there for him, and he was always that listening ear, so I think he genuinely just adored you. And I think he never thought that you would ever leave him.”

“That’s true, never – it was a shock to him,” Ms Presley admitted, prompting Mr O’Leary to wonder: “Why did you?

“Because I couldn’t take the lifestyle,” she replied candidly. “It wasn’t mine, it was his – it was all his. I barely had any friends; normally, it was the wives of the guys he hired.”

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Despite the intriguing questions, fans of the show were too distracted by Ms Hammond’s continuous mispronunciation to focus much on what was being said by the actress.

“It’s Elvis not Alvus!!! #thismorning,” one person shared on X while a second noted: “@thismorning Hammond is merging Elvis and Alvin the chipmunk to get Alvis.”

“Alison: ‘What was it like being married to Alvis Parsley?’ #thismorning,” someone else quipped.

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Another shared: “@thismorning Just waiting for Priscilla to ask who the hell is this person Alvis you keep mentioning.”

“#ThisMorning I’d love to see Priscilla correct Alison on his name pronunciation,” someone else penned.

“#ThisMorning She fell in love with Alvis. Good job Elvis didn’t find out about that!” another joked. (sic)

Rosie Jones revealed she was assaulted (Image: ITV )

British comedian Rosie Jones has revealed that she was a victim of an assault over the weekend during an evening out with a friend. The TV star had wine thrown over her in what her friend called an “ableist and homophobic” attack on a train. Rosie and fellow comedian Lee Peart were travelling together through south London on Sunday, just weeks after she opened up about facing judgment from the public every day of her life. The 35-year-old, who lives with cerebral palsy, claimed she was “mocked” by a group of three people before being covered in wine.

The aftermath of the attack was shared in a heartbreaking video, which she shared on social media and explained: “Here I am with one of my favourite people and look…” The camera was then panned to show the pair covered in wine while still on their journey. Lee added: “You know what that was from? Being attacked by ableist and homophobic a*******s.” Rosie then addressed the assault and continued: “Three people mocked both of our voices, threw wine at us. What a f*****g waste!”

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Rosie and Lee had wine thrown at them (Image: Instagram Rosie Jones)

Lee went on: “This is the reality we are getting too now in this country where it’s like…. what’s going on?”

In an update, he later added: “Thank you for your lovely messages and we are both doing fine, and yes, we have reported it. The BTP took us home and were wonderful. Rosie Jones is a wonderful human.”

The British Transport Police stated: “Officers were called to East Croydon railway station at around 10.30pm yesterday (5 October) following reports of a group of people abusing and assaulting other passengers on a train from Brighton to Victoria.

“Enquiries are ongoing, and anyone who witnessed anything or has any information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 672 of 5 October.”

Rosie opened up about facing judgement (Image: Channel 4)

The comedian opened up about her daily struggles and shared that she had to undergo therapy after being targeted by trolls after she featured on Channel 4’s Taskmaster.

Rosie went on to explain that she also sought help after meeting up with one of the trolls during the filming of her documentary Rosie Jones: Am I A R****d?

“Doing that documentary took a toll on my mental health and I started therapy because of it, which I am so happy about.

“Financially, it can be a problem, but I would say to anybody who can afford therapy to do it because your brain is the most important part of you and you don’t need to wait until you’re at rock bottom to check in on yourself.”

Strictly Come Dancing fans have slammed the BBC show’s “dirty” decision following Amy Dowden’s exit

 

Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden were the first pair to be eliminated from this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, sparking outrage among fans who all echoed the same sentiment. Professional dancer Amy, 35, made a triumphant return to Strictly last year after her fight with breast cancer, partnering with JLS star JS Gill. They hit the ground running, with JB swiftly mastering the ballroom, but sadly, an injury forced Amy to withdraw halfway through the competition. When it was revealed that Amy would be making a comeback on Strictly this year, fans hailed it as her revival year. However, their joy turned to anger when she was the first to exit the competition over the weekend with her celebrity partner and former Apprentice star, Thomas, 34. Just minutes after their exit was announced Amy tearfully noted that it was a shame they hadn’t been given the chance to perform a ballroom dance, which would have likely earned him a higher score than his Salsa in his second week.

Overwhelmed with emotion, Amy also shared: “I’ve got to know the real Tom, and he is adorable. He’s looked after me. We’ve laughed so much. We’ve worked so hard and a Glitterball would have been amazing, but what I’ve learnt in the last few years is happiness, health, and being alive is more important than anything. And friendships. I’ve got a new friend for life. If I’m honest with you, I wouldn’t change a thing. She added: “I know there is a ballroom boy in there so I’m a bit gutted we didn’t get to do the ballroom. I lost all confidence as a dancer – but walking into the room with you with a massive smile and a laugh, you brought me back and, honestly, thank you.” Fans accused the show of treating her unfairly by pairing her with someone likely to be voted out early. Venting their frustration on X, previously known as Twitter, one fan posted: “Not gutted to see Tom Skinner leave but losing Amy Dowden already is a blow.” Another chimed in: “Oh amy dowden im so sorry u got done dirty this season you deserved so much better.”(sic)

Amy and Thomas’ performance did not impress the judges (Image: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire)

A third added: “Feel so sorry for Amy Dowden, shes gone thru hell the last 2 years and done all she can to go back to work, to be paired up with someone who we all know wasn’t going to go all the way…for her to be out 1st week!!”

“I feel for Amy, not a fan of Tom but they were stitched up with that dance – everything about it was set up for failure,” a fourth penned. Another added: “Thank goodness, it is painful to watch him, although I do feel sorry for Amy Dowden being voted out so early.”

One more said: “Amy, your dancing is as good as ever and your comeback has been amazing considering what you’ve been through. You looked stunning this weekend, such bad luck to have been voted out.”

Another claimed: “Amy Dowden deserved a lot more from Strictly Come Dancing partnering this year.”

Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden were the first couple to leave Strictly Come Dancing (Image: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire)

Thomas and Amy faced the dance-off against Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova (Image: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire)

On Saturday evening, Amy and Thomas delivered a surprising salsa to Bonkers by Dizzee Rascal and Armand Van Helden, incorporating several accomplished yet daring lifts.

Despite capitalising on Thomas’ physical prowess to execute the challenging moves, with Tess Daly remarking it was “probably the bravest lifts we’ve seen in Week Two”, the duo managed only 13 points from a potential 40 from the judging panel.

Unable to climb the leaderboard by evening’s end, their inaugural week’s marks were combined with their second week’s tally, before the public voting commenced.

Regrettably, Thomas and Amy, who accumulated 29 points overall, landed in the bottom two alongside England rugby legend Chris Robshaw and his Strictly partner Nadiya Bychkova. The two pairs found themselves in the season’s first dreaded dance-off, with the judges ultimately deciding to save Chris and Nadiya, resulting in Thomas’s departure.

Reflecting on his Strictly journey, Thomas expressed: “I’ve loved it. I’ve never danced before, and my stay was short, but Amy’s amazing. It’s been great fun and I’ve enjoyed it.

“I can’t really dance that well, but I’ve had fun! Thank you, Amy – sorry that we haven’t done too good, ’cause you’re a different class.”

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The Radfords issues emotional announcement as they welcome new addition

The Radford’s welcomed a new addition (Image: Channel 5)

The Radfords have confirmed a new addition to their growing family, with adorable photos on Instagram. While some fans have shared disappointment with expanding their brood, their matriarch, Susan, 50, has also admitted things have taken a step too far. In addition to being a mum of 22, alongside her husband, Noel, 53, they also own eight dogs. This includes border collie Lola, French bulldogs Bluebell, Ivy and Mabel, and miniature dachshunds Cookie, Minnie, Nellie and Dolly.

Despite this, Susan took to social media and revealed that they’ve added another pooch to the pack. Alongside cute photos of the puppy, the caption read: “Hi everyone, I’m Mavie. I’m a cream long-haired miniature Dachshund.” Susan, who first gave birth at age 13, confirmed: “I’m settling in really well, and everyone loves me.” Alongside their Channel 5 series, 22 Kids and Counting, the family frequently share insights into the busy lives of their pets on Instagram, including dog walks and adorable fancy dress.

Hundreds of fans took to the comments with elation for the family, as one penned: “Congratulations Sue and all the fam! Absolutely beautiful.”

Another added: “Ahhhh the beautiful big Radford family and just got bigger. Bigger community bigger love BEAUTIFUL dog.”

“She’s beautiful. Congrats on your new addition,” penned a third.

However, the post also attracted some backlash, as some questioned their choice to buy rather than adopt a dog to rehome. One asked: “Do you ever adopt instead of buying.” Another echoed: “Never rescuing dogs?”

One fan fumed: “On your platform, you should be advertising adopt don’t shop, disappointed in you always buying designer breeds, and yes, always plenty of pups in kennels and breed in their so no excuse.”

Susan and Noel Radford have 22 children together (Image: Channel 5)

This comes just weeks after Susan opened up about visiting the grave of her late son, Alfie, who was born sleeping in 2014.

In an emotional update, the 50-year-old revealed that she never stopped grieving and admitted the grave needed to be tended to.

She shared a glimpse of the grave site, which included an ornate teddy bear attached to the headstone and multiple bouquets surrounding it.

Susan added: “Was miserable up at Alfie’s this morning and his grass really needs a good cut.” The baby was the couple’s 17th child, but sadly died after he was prematurely born at a tender 23 weeks.

Together, Susan and Noel have 22 children, ranging in age from 36 to five, and 11 grandchildren from five of their kids.

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Janet Street-Porter left her Loose Women co-star speechless after she made a dig at Piers Morgan live on air

 

Loose Women’s Janet Street-Porter left her co-stars taken back as she seemingly took a jibe at Piers Morgan.

During Monday’s (October 6) episode of the ITV hit chat show, Janet was presenting alongside fellow panelists, Christine Lamphard, Coleen Nolan and Kelly Brooks as they tackled the day’s biggest talking points.

However, it was one segment that stole the show as they discussed how they feel about chivalrous men following Piers Morgan’sremark on feminists in his name book titled Woke is Dead.

The former GMB presenter, 60, said what he calls “radical feminist types” have tried to “poison” gentlemanly gestures such as holding doors, carrying heavy bags or paying for dinner.

Coleen was the first to share her opinion as she admitted: “I don’t often agree with him but I do agree with that because it is down to manners, certainly with holding doors and stuff like that.

“If I meet a guy and he holds the door open for me or opens the car door for me or a first date I’ll always offer to pay but if he says yeah I just think ‘you’re not getting a second date’.

Janet Street-Porter left her co-stars speechless with her outburst about Piers Morgan (Image: ITV)

Kelly also agreed as she jumped in saying: “I think on a first date they should always pay. In my house we have somehow slipped into pink and blue jobs.

“When it comes to the bins and things like that I would do it but I would appreciate it if Jeremy [Parisi, her husband] does it.”

It was clear that Janet strongly disagreed with her co-star as she put her hands over her face and put her head down.

Turning to the audience, Janet said: “I can’t bear how modern society has taken backwards male and female roles, it just doesn’t bother me in the slightest.”

In an unexpected moment, the TV presenter turned her attention to Piers as she continued: “What I find comical is that Piers Morgan is painting himself as some kind of chivalrous knight, some gentleman, who goes through life so upset that he opens doors for women and does all these lovely things and some radical horrible feminists are not appreciating it.

Janet, Christine Lampard, Coleen Nolan and Kelly Brook on Loose Women (Image: ITV)

Pointing at herself: “This radical feminist will appreciate anyone opening a door.

“Man, women, whatever because I think good manners as Coleen has said is the fundamental thing, that means we’ve got a civilised society.”

Things then took a turn as she made a further dig at Piers and shared her recent encounter with the TV presenter: “What I find comical about Piers’ book is that only a few weeks ago, Christine and I had the misfortune to share a dinner table with Piers Morgan. We were at a very posh dinner in the city of London.

She continued: “Christine and I were sitting right next to Piers Morgan and as people were making very important speeches and who talked all the way through it.. Piers Morgan. Who demanded wine when no wine was being served.. “Piers Morgan.

Janet left her co-stars speechless as she added: “Then when the wine came he wanted champagne, so actually Piers Morgan try having a few manners before telling women about chivalry.”

Loose Women airs weekdays from 12:30 on ITV1 and ITVX

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Former Loose Women star Saira Khan’s fiery comments about flag-raisers has sparked a wave of backlash from viewers

 

Former Loose Women star Saira Khan’s fiery comments about flag-raisers have sparked backlash (Image: ITV)

Former Loose Women panellist Saira Khan has come under fire after a fiery appearance on Jeremy Vine’s Channel 5 show on Monday where she branded people who raise the British flag as “saddos who drink a lot”. The 55-year-old sparked fury among viewers as she backed Gary Neville’s controversial claim that “angry, middle-aged white men” are dividing the country. Neville, 50, had shared a video on Linkedin saying Britain’s social tension was “mainly created by angry, middle-aged white men, who know exactly what they’re doing” — a comment that immediately went viral.

Discussing the clip on Monday’s show, Saira told host Jeremy Vine she “completely agreed” with the footballer and praised him for “talking about topics other people shy away from”. “I really applaud Gary Neville,” she said. “Flying the flag isn’t a problem when it’s for sport or national events, but right now it feels like it’s being used by certain groups to be divisive. I completely agree with him.”

Gary claimed that ‘angry, middle-aged white men’ are dividing the country (Image: linkedin)

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When Jeremy tried to jump in, Saira doubled down. “I saw four men climbing up a ladder putting up flags at a roundabout,” she said.

“It was 2.30 in the afternoon and I thought, why are you not in a job? Why are you not volunteering somewhere? You’re being a public nuisance and creating a health hazard.”

The TV panellist went on to say she believed those men “probably drink a lot” and looked “largered up”.

“I’m sorry, but just by the shape of their bodies — and I don’t care if that sounds controversial — I’m making a judgement on their appearance. They were wearing capes, waving flags, and giving me gestures. I just thought, you’re saddos, absolute saddos.”

She added: “Where I live, there isn’t a single flag flying and you can’t tell me that means we’re not patriotic.”

Fellow guest James Max, 55, said he understood Neville’s point but accused him of fuelling division himself.

“When you start saying this is just angry, middle-aged white men, that’s problematic in itself,” he said. “He’s being as divisive with his words because of how he’s framed his argument.”

Host Jeremy then remarked: “It’s odd to say these are angry middle-aged white men who are trying to divide us, because the word ‘angry’ suggests they’re not in control of themselves.”

Saira hit back: “They’re not. If you look at marches or protests, a lot of these men are white, angry and dissatisfied with their own lives. That’s how they let it out.”

Her comments lit up social media, with many viewers branding her remarks “disgraceful”. One person wrote: “Had to turn it off — couldn’t listen to Saira Khan shouting any longer.”

Another said: “If people choose the United Kingdom as their home, they shouldn’t have a problem with the flag.”

A third fumed: “#JeremyVine why can’t your guest just talk instead of shouting and ranting — straight out of the left-wing playbook.”

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