Dianne Buswell’s three-word response to Joe Sugg engagement rumours after huge blunder

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Dianne Buswell found herself in a spot of bother at the beginning of the year when an innocent social media blunder sparked engagement rumours

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Dianne Buswell’s three-word response to Joe Sugg engagement rumours after huge blunder(Image: BBC)

Strictly favourite Dianne Buswell was left squirming when she got grilled on Good Morning Britain back in March amid Joe Sugg engagement rumours after a huge social media blunder.

The Australian professional dancer, 36, graced the ITV morning show to chat about her dance tour with Strictly Come Dancing so-star Vito Coppola, but it wasn’t long before the conversation took a cheeky turn towards her private life.

GMB host Susanna Reid didn’t hesitate to dive into swirling engagement whispers after eagle-eyed fans clocked a glinting ring in Dianne’s social media posts earlier this year.

Dianne has been loved-up with Joe Sugg since their stint together on Strictly in 2018 and the pair are now expecting their first child together, with Dianne announcing her pregnancy news last month.

 

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Joe and Dianne are expecting their first baby together(Image: JOE SUGG/INSTAGRAM)

Eager to know if Dianne and Joe were set to tie the knot earlier this year, TV host Susanna asked: “I want to ask you because there was a lot of speculation about the fact that you might have got engaged over the last couple of days!”

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Caught off guard, Dianne let out a shriek then laughed off the idea, sharing: “It’s a really funny story! I was in Australia and it’s quite hot over there. I had just flown in and my fingers get a little bit swollen on the plane.”

Clueless about the left hand being associated with engagements, she moved her rings due to the swelling. Dianne continued: “I’m taking pictures with my family and I put them online so everyone thought I was engaged. I’m not engaged.”

At the time, Ed Balls also addressed her beau Joe, as he jokingly scolded: “Joseph, what are you doing? What’s he doing, seriously?” Dianne joined in the jest, exclaiming: “I know! Joe!”

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Dianne and Joe announced they were expecting a baby boy earlier this month(Image: Joe Sugg Instagram)

The couple have been together since 2018(Image: WireImage)

The hilarious jewellery gaffe left both the hosts and the dancer chuckling away as Dianne dubbed the whole episode a brilliant blunder.

BBC audiences first witnessed the chemistry between Dianne and Joe when they teamed up on Strictly in 2018.

The pair wowed judges and viewers alike, securing the runner-up spot in the competition, just behind winners Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton. By the end of the same year, they competed, the couple made their romance official with an adorable social media announcement.

Donning their finest attire, the lovebirds gazed into each other’s eyes in a charming snapshot, as Joe captioned it: “I may not have won the glitter ball, but I’ve won something a million times more special.”

Dianne recently teased fans with possible names for her baby boy, following the exciting announcement of her pregnancy. Dianne shared the delightful news last month that she’s expecting a bundle of joy with beau Joe.

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Dianne and boyfriend Joe Sugg met on Strictly back in 2018(Image: BBC/Guy Levy)

Dianne has made history on Strictly as the first pregnant professional dancer as the new series launched on September 20. The couple, who met in 2018 while Joe was competing on the BBC show, took to Instagram to share their happiness with an adorable stick-figure illustration depicting them with a little one, captioning it: “Our little baby boy. We cannot wait to meet you.”

On her podcast with comedian Chris McCausland, her victorious 2024 Strictly partner, Dianne let slip some thoughts on baby names.

Before learning they were having a boy, Dianne and Joe considered an unusual name for a girl but ultimately had reservations. Dianne confessed: “If it was a girl it was always going to be Americus, but it was never going to be Americus because Joe would never have that.”

She joked about bypassing Joe’s approval, saying, “However, I had planned to get him out the room when I do the certificate or whatever you do and just put it on there. However, now that you just said Americano, that’s kind of cool too.

Dianne and Joe are set to become parents(Image: PA)

Dianne is expecting her first child(Image: PRIMA)

“I’m planning to call it Christopher Anton Craig Buswell-Sugg. It might be Christopher Craig Anton Buswell-Sugg, that is TBC at the moment. Do you know how many people have messaged me saying ‘You better call that baby Chris!’. I’m not even joking.”

In a discussion with Chris about how being pregnant influences her dancing, she shared: “I’m still doing everything that I did before. Obviously with lifts there’s just going to be a bit more caution, but my doctor has said that everything is normal.

“He said, ‘Basically if you’ve done it before…then crack on and keep doing what you were doing…you shouldn’t stop what you do.’”.

EXCLUSIVE: Paris Fury’s wedding plans for daughter Venezuela, 16, after engagement ‘shock’

Venezuela Fury’s shock engagement at her 16th birthday party may have come as a surprise to mum Paris – but now she’s going all in to make her daughter’s wedding the biggest and best it can be

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Paris was shocked at daughter Venezuela’s engagement but is now excited at starting some serious wedding planning(Image: Instagram/parisfury1)

Venezuela Fury was left stunned after her boyfriend dropped to one knee during her 16th birthday party and popped the question. But if the 16-year-old was surprised by the gesture, then mum Paris was even more astonished by Noah Price’s out-of-the-blue proposal.

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The mother-of-seven is famous for keeping her cool, but later admitted she was “in shock” at the engagement. However, now the dust has settled, sources exclusively tell OK! that Paris is already looking forward to planning a lavish, no-expense-spared wedding.

 

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The unexpected moment happened at Venuezuela’s 16th birthday bash(Image: Instagram/ @parisfury1)

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“Paris was shocked when the engagement happened, but she’s delighted and is really going for it when it comes to the wedding,” says our insider. “They’re throwing everything at it. They don’t do things by halves and family is everything to them.”

Despite Venezuela’s age, mum Paris, 35, and dad, Tyson, 37, are said to be unfazed by the prospect of their eldest daughter tying the knot. Marrying young is common practice within the traveller community and Paris herself was just 19 when she wed 21-year-old Tyson back in 2008. And as fans of the family’s hit Netflix reality show, At Home With The Furys, will know, Paris and her clan don’t really ‘do’ understated.

“Paris wants to show what a party she can put on,” says our source. “It’s going to be the biggest event and they don’t care what other people say. They don’t care if people think it’s overdone, or it’s tacky, or that they’ve spent too much money. She wants to have the best and the biggest knees-up with as much glitz and glamour as possible.”

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Legally, Venezuela and Noah can’t tie the knot until she turns 18, but our insider suggests the couple won’t wait long. “They’re from the traveller community and it’s just how they do things – they’re encouraged to marry young and to stay with the same man and look after him, just as Paris has done with Tyson,” says our source.

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The Furys are part of the Traveller community, where women often marry young(Image: Instagram/parisfury1)

“That’s how she [Paris] was brought up and she met Tyson when she was young herself. It’s the family and cultural tradition. They don’t care what people say – as long as Venezuela is happy, they’re happy.”

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Paris has previously spoken about her hopes for her eldest daughter’s future. “I want her to do whatever makes her happy,” she said in 2023. “If Venezuela wants to have a business career, then I’d be proud of her for that.” Tellingly, she added, “If she wants to have a partner in life and marry young, I’d support that too.”

Little is known about up-and-coming boxer Noah’s background, although he is believed to be a little older than his new fiancée, who has 212k Instagram followers and a burgeoning social media career. The outspoken teen was a hit with viewers when At Home With The Furys first launched two years ago, with fans lapping up her fiery exchanges with mum Paris.

In one heated moment, when asked about her career plans, she memorably said she just wanted to “sit at home”, adding, “Being deadly serious now, I don’t have a plan. I don’t want to do anything, from the bottom of my heart.” During another spat, Paris branded her daughter “a privileged little brat” after she confessed she planned to “sponge off” the family’s fortune.

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Influencer Venezuela is said to have formed a sweet bond with Princess Andre, 18(Image: Instagram)

Venezuela, who still lives at her parents’ £1.7million mansion in Morecambe, Lancs, has also crossed swords with her heavyweight boxer father after he banned her from wearing short skirts, OTT makeup and false eyelashes. “Strict parents raise sneaky kids,” she famously said.

Opening up about the challenges of parenting, Paris previously told OK! magazine, “Nobody’s got the perfect answer to parenting. I can only do things the way I do it and it’s working for us.”

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After Venezuela’s engagement video went viral, fans were divided, with many claiming she was too young to settle down. But her devoted dad appeared to endorse her happy news – and clap back at the critics – sharing a clip about how marriage convention has changed in recent decades.

“50 years ago people got married at 18 and stayed together until death. Today people wait until 30 to get married and divorce within three years,” said the video’s voiceover.

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In fact, Venezuela seems to be very much following in her parents’ footsteps. They first met when Paris was 15 and Tyson was 17 at a mutual friend’s wedding and began dating a year later.

They officially tied the knot in 2008 at St. Peter-in-Chains Catholic Church in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. And they renewed their vows twice since, in April 2013 in New York, and then again in August this year, in the South of France.

Opening up about the secrets to their 16-year-marriage, Paris – who has three daughters and four sons with her husband – believes getting hitched young has been a key ingredient of their success.

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“We met young and we fell in love, which is really cringey and I hate saying it, but I think that’s what really helps,” she said. “If my mum saw us argue, she’d say, ‘You’ll sort it out because you love one another.’

“The fact we chat to each other is important. I’ll listen to him talk about anything, even if it’s things I don’t like. And he listens to my crap. Just knowing that you have each other’s back through thick and thin is so important. I don’t have a doubt in my brain that if I need him, he’s there.”

Let’s hope Venezuela and Noah form an equally strong bond.

Meghan Markle completely steals the show at Paris Fashion Week in jaw-dropping outfit

The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle stole the show at Paris Fashion Week as she made an unexpected visit to the French capital to show off her incredible style

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Meghan Markle completely steals the show at Paris Fashion Week in jaw-dropping outfit(Image: Aissaoui Nacer / SplashNews.com)

Meghan Markle turned heads in Paris as she made a surprise appearance at Fashion Week, marking her first-ever attendance at the prestigious event.

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The Duchess of Sussex, 44, travelled solo from her home in Montecito, California, to support longtime friend and designer Pierpaolo Piccioli, who recently became Balenciaga’s new creative director.

A spokesperson for Meghan confirmed: “The Duchess of Sussex attended the Balenciaga show in Paris on Saturday night in support of Pierpaolo Piccioli, who recently assumed the role of creative director for the house. This marks her first time back to the shows in over a decade.”

The statement continued: “Over the years, the duchess has worn a number of designs by Pierpaolo. They have worked closely together, collaborating on key moments on the world stage.

 

Meghan Markle turned heads in Paris as she made a surprise appearance at Fashion Week(Image: Aissaoui Nacer / SplashNews.com)

The Duchess looked stunning in an all-white look(Image: Aissaoui Nacer / SplashNews.com)

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“She has long admired his craftsmanship and modern elegance, and tonight was no different. This evening reflects the culmination of many years of artistry and friendship, reflected in her support for his new creative chapter at Balenciaga.”

Meghan arrived at the show in an effortlessly chic white ensemble, pairing wide-leg trousers with a structured blazer from Balenciaga’s latest collection. The Duchess later shared glimpses of her Paris trip on Instagram, showcasing her stylish return to the fashion scene.

While this was her debut at Paris Fashion Week, Meghan had previously attended similar events in New York and Toronto during her acting years on Suits.

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Her connection with Pierpaolo Piccioli dates back to his time at Valentino, where she famously wore several of his creations for high-profile engagements.

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Meghan no longer speaks to her father, Thomas Markle

In April 2022, she opened the Invictus Games in a tailored white Valentino suit, complete with Aquazzura heels and a matching Valentino bag. She also turned heads in a bold red Valentino gown during her and Prince Harry’s royal tour of Morocco in 2019.

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The Duchess’s glamorous outing comes amid renewed attention surrounding her estranged relationships with her family members. Just days earlier, reports surfaced that her father, Thomas Markle, had been trapped in his 19th-floor apartment in the Philippines following a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake.

His daughter, Samantha Markle, claimed online that their father was “stuck” and unable to walk, sparking widespread concern.

However, Thomas, 81, later reassured the public, saying: “Please don’t worry about me, everything is okay,” while thanking “everyone” for their concern.

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Thomas has been living in Cebu, Philippines, with his son, Thomas Jr., since moving there from Mexico earlier this year.

The pair are said to have settled into a rented high-rise apartment near the city’s bustling main road.

An ITV soap star has lifted the lid on why he’s never been on the BBC dance competition and why Strictly is off the cards

 

Jack P Shepherd has suggested why he won’t be appearing on Strictly anytime soon (Image: Getty)

A Coronation Street star has suggested the real reason fans will never see him on Strictly Come Dancing. Jack P Shepherd, who plays David Platt, has said that appearing on the BBC dance competition is firmly off the cards for him. Speaking to The Daily Star at the National Television Awards, the actor explained: “I wouldn’t ever want to do Dancing On Ice, but that’s finished now. But Strictly Come Dancing, no, that’s on BBC, you have to leave ITV for that.” It means that Jack is firmly staying loyal to ITV, and Strictly fans will be disappointed as there is no hope of the star appearing on the show in the future.

In the past, former ITV soap stars have had to step away from their roles before signing up to the BBC’s Strictly, for instance, Kim Marsh and Catherine Tyldesley, who played Eva Price and Michelle Connor respectively.

Jack P Shepherd won the latest edition of Celebrity Big Brother this year (Image: Getty)

During his time on the soap, Jack hasn’t ruled out other reality TV opportunities, as he recently won the latest celebrity addition of Big Brother.

Over the years, his character has continued to be a fan favourite and has gone through plenty of emotional and turbulent storylines, including the death of his wife, Kylie Platt.

He won the British Soap Award for Best Actor in 2018, and in 2008, he was named Villain of the Year. In 2020, he won Best Soap Actor at the TV Choice Awards.

Jack won Celebrity Big Brother this year after seeing off competition from the likes of drag artist Danny Beard, TV star Chris Hughes and social media personality JoJo Siwa.

After being confirmed as the show’s winner, Jack – a self-confessed ‘Big Brother’ fan – said: “I can’t believe it – I am blown away. I didn’t expect it.”

The soap star initially thought he was a “shoo-in” for fifth place on the show – but his outlook changed when JoJo left the ‘Big Brother’ house before him.

Jack shared: “I thought, surely not? When JoJo went my head fell off – I had her nailed down as the winner.”

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Shirley Ballas had a major clash with her fellow Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel-Horwood after some “painful” comments.

 

Shirley was hurt by Craig (Image: BBC)

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas was left upset with her co-star Craig Revel Horwood after he made some “painful” comments about her.

While they moved on from the row, Shirley was hurt by comments that Craig made about her while he was on a book tour in 2018.

The no-nonsense judge had made comments about her breast implants and while promoting his book, My Fab-U-Lous Life, he said of Shirley’s audition to replace Len Goodman: “Her boobs were like La BaZooKa things hanging out. It was not very, erm, Strictly. So they came in and sewed all that up.

“They had to push them down… and they’re fake.”

Shirley reflected on the comments in her own book, Behind The Sequins, where she said the comments were “awful and very, very painful”.

Shirley opened up on the hurtful comment (Image: Getty)

She admitted the comments brought up a lot of things from her past.

The head judge said at the time: “Once again, I was propelled back to my toughest days with [ex-husband] Corky, when he would make comments about my appearance: my crooked teeth, my nose, my a**e that was too big.

“All those insults just came flying back as I read what Craig had said, apparently in jest. I told him exactly how I felt.”

Craig was told how Shirley felt a sense of betrayal from him, in response he gave her a “grovelling apology” and sent her flowers.

Shirley had also said on This Morning at the time of the book release that you “can’t take words back”, adding: “Unfortunately, some things that are said to you are not humorous.”

She added: “I don’t need anybody to critique me, I can do that myself and a darn good job of it.”

But it looks like her relationship with Craig is absolutely fine as she said both of them are good at moving on and even declared that Craig has become very close to her heart.

She told the hosts at the time: “Sometimes, even in the workplace, you have these little moments. It’s best to deal with them, say your piece and move on.”

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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.”

Alison Hammond sent social media awash with This Morning viewers

 

“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

“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.”

Social media users flooded sites with posts about Alison Hammond’s mispronunciation

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.

Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond spoke to Priscilla Presley on Friday

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)

DIY SOS viewers ‘in pieces’ as Nick Knowles transforms the life of little Isla: ‘So deserving’

This was one seriously emotional comeback

Nick Knowles and the DIY SOS team returned last night (October 3), ready to transform the lives of school girl Isla Screaton Kilpatrick and her family.

Isla, who turned eight while DIY SOS was filming, suffers from the rare genetic condition, Mandibuloacral Dysplasia.

The condition affects bone growth and causes premature ageing of all the body’s major organs. Isla is the only person living in the UK with unique gene mutation.
 
DIY SOS’s Ashley Edwards with little Isla Screaton Kilpatrick (Credit: BBC)

Isla’s single mum Stacey has even been warned by a doctor her daughter could start suffering from strokes and heart attacks now she is past seven years old.

Stacey was in desperate need of help to make her three-bedroom semi in Aylestone, Leicester, accessible for the youngster. Isla’s room was too small, there was no storage for medication and equipment and, concerningly, the render was flaking off the outside wall and the downpipes were at risk of causing damp.

Cue Nick and his DIY SOS team, who are back on BBC One for the first time in three years.

DIY SOS: Independence For Isla

Nick Knowles and his team of DIY SOS experts – including designer Gaby Blackman, electrician Billy Byrne, gardener Ashley Edwards and plasterer Chris Frediani – visited Isla’s home for the first episode in the new series of the show. And, boy, what an emotional rollercoaster it was.

Isla lives with mum Stacey and her older sister Paige. The family’s home was completely unsuitable for Isla, who weighed just 15lbs (7kg) when she was two years old. She was unable to reach any light switches, door knobs and had to stand on a cardboard box to brush her teeth.

Most importantly, Isla has a tracheotomy in her throat to help her breathe. This means she speaks quietly and cannot shout. As a result, Isla was forced to sleep in Stacey’s bedroom over fears she wouldn’t be heard in an emergency.

Stacey says: “The tracheotomy means I can’t hear her. She’s very quiet. If there is an issue, she can’t shout for me.” She added: “I just want my kids to feel like kids.”

When Nick visited the Screaton Kilpatrick family and told them the DIY SOS team would help, Isla burst into tears. Even Nick looked choked up as he checked: “These are happy tears, aren’t they?!”
 
Nick is back with all the team, including electrician Billy Byrne (Credit: BBC)

Isla’s big DIY SOS build

Nick and the DIY SOS team quickly realised there was not enough space in Stacey’s home to ensure Isla’s needs are met. They drew up new plans and added a timber rear extension to the property. It was to become a swish new lounge.

This meant they could move older sister Paige downstairs into the old lounge and turn upstairs into two big bedrooms. All the rooms were given an extremely stylish makeover, thanks to Gabby, but the adjustments made went beyond Stacey’s expectations.

The family’s made-over house featured plenty of new storage cupboards to house medication and equipment for Isla. The youngster was given an electric, low level bed, a low level ‘grown up’ dining chair – so she didn’t need a baby seat anymore – and even her own low down, retractable kitchen worktop.

An electric sink was fitted in the bathroom, so the height can be adjusted, and a double handrail was added to the stairs.

Most impressively, the DIY SOS team added a secret door between Isla’s new bedroom and Stacey’s new room. Disguised as a children’s bookcase, it means the mother and daughter can have privacy but Stacey is close in the event of an emergency.

DIY SOS: Tears for Isla

We warned it would be an emotional one – and there were plenty of moments for viewers to cry. During the build, plane enthusiast Isla celebrated her eighth birthday. Together with Stacey, Gabby and Billy, Nick took her to a local airfield. Nick then surprise Isla with a flight in a small aircraft.

If you weren’t crying yet, you will have been when the plane flew over the house and the 160 tradesmen and women working on it stood waving in the garden, shouting: “Happy Birthday, Isla!”

Stacey opened up on her struggles as Isla looked at the planes in the hanger with Billy and Gabby. She cried: “The last year was the hardest, as that’s when we found out things were changing. It is something that always runs in the back of your mind. It terrifies me.”

The brave mum added: “My biggest fear is seeing her deteriorating. She’s such a big happy character and that’s what I want her to be always.”

Nick told Stacey she is “doing an extraordinary job”, adding: “Isla is full of joy.”
 
A total of 160 local tradesmen and women turned up to help Isla and her family (Credit: BBC)

Isla’s reaction

It’s fair to say Isla, Stacey and big sister Paige couldn’t believe their eyes when they saw their new house for the first time. All three were left sobbing as they walked through the door and into their new lounge.

Addressing the army of local tradesmen and women outside, Stacey told them: “That in there, is stunning. Watching Isla being able to walk around the house…she looked like a completely different person. She was so independent.”

Stacey added: “You have just achieved everything I wanted to do. Our future now is going to be so much more comfortable.”

DIY SOS viewers react

Viewers watching at home admitted they were reached for the Kleenex minutes into the opening show of the new series.

“With all the hate in the world at the moment, you and your crew remind me that there is good in humanity. I watched it with my two little girls, it’s good to have you all back,” said one. “Absolutely in pieces again – thanks #diysos and @mrnickKnowles for reminding us what happens when communities come together for a common cause – Isla and her family are so deserving!” said a second.

A third added: “So refreshing to see a crowd of people marching down a street filled with love instead of hate. Imagine what this world would be like if we did more of this.”

“Watching #DIYSOS makes me proud to British. We have more in common that unites than divides us,” another posted. “Tonight’s episode had us in bits from 5 minutes in…that amazing little girl, her spirit, her smile, her love for life. Your heart goes out to that family – so much love.”

“Restores your faith in humanity when there’s so much hate in the world,” another concluded.

Prince William becoming king ‘may not be too far in future’ as Charles’ cancer is ‘stark reminder’

King Charles was diagnosed with cancer in 2024

William, the Prince of Wales, becoming king “may not be too far in the future,” a royal commentator has claimed.

The comment comes amid King Charles’ ongoing cancer battle, which he described as a “daunting and, at times, frightening experience”.
King Charles became monarch in September 2022 (Credit: Cover Images)

King Charles’ cancer

In September 2022, Charles became monarch upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Aged 73, he was the oldest person in history to accede to the British throne. He had been the longest-serving heir.

In February 2024, he announced his diagnosis with an undisclosed form of cancer.

In April 2024, Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles would resume public-facing duties amid his treatment.

He was hospitalised in March 2025 after experiencing temporary side effects during his cancer treatment.

In a rare personal admission following this, he told fellow cancer patients in April: “Each diagnosis, each new case, will be a daunting and at times frightening experience for those individuals and their loved ones. But as one among those statistics myself, I can vouch for the fact that it can also be an experience that brings into sharp focus the very best of humanity.”

Prince William ‘ready’ to become king one day

In light of the king’s ill health, royal commentator and author Kate Nicholl has told OK!: “The crown will never have felt closer to the prince than it does now. His father’s illness has been a stark reminder that it’s his turn next, and it may not be too far in the distant future.”

The crown will never have felt closer to the prince than it does now.

She said that the Prince of Wales’ various engagements abroad were evidence that he had mastered diplomacy.

“The aides I’ve spoken to and those who know him best say he is absolutely prepared,” she reportedly continued.

She added: “Of course, it’s not a moment he wants to think about. He loves his father and wants him to be around for a long time, but when the time comes, he will be ready.”
Prince William is reportedly “prepared” to become king, a royal commentator has said (Credit: Cover Images)
Another royal expert, Duncan Larcombe, also told the magazine: “William and Kate are at the forefront of the Firm, and have become the monarchy’s biggest asset. They have a pivotal role in ensuring continuity and calm, when at times there’s been anything but that behind the scenes.”

However, when it finally is his turn to take to the throne, William has hinted that he will make some changes.

During a visit to South Africa last November, he said that intended to “do it differently…for my generation”.

“I’m doing it with maybe a smaller ‘R’ in the royal, if you like, that’s maybe a better way of saying it,” he explained.

Motsi Mabuse divides Strictly Come Dancing fans with Karen Carney feedback

People were not happy!

Motsi Mabuse has come under fire for her “ridiculous” feedback to Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Carney.

The glitzy BBC One show returned to screens on Saturday night (October 4) for its second live show. Taking to the dance floor, were famous faces like Amber Davies, Alex Kingston and Thomas Skinner.

Footballer Karen Carney performed too with partner Carlos Gu. However, when it came to judge Motsi’s feedback on Karen’s dance, fans were not at all impressed…
 
Karen struggles with a health issue (Credit: BBC)

Strictly Karen Carney on ‘really hard’ health issue

On Strictly on Saturday night (October 4) Karen and Carlos performed a tango to the Dua Lipa song Training Season.

However, during the VT, and before their dance, Karen opened up about suffering from a spinal health issue.

“I have this thing called Scheuermann’s. I’ve had it since I was a kid. It’s a curve in my spine. It’s really, really hard for me to open my back up,” Karen shared.

She added: “There’s certain elements that I just won’t be able to do as well.”

Nonetheless, that didn’t stop Karen from giving it 100% as she and Carlos took to the dance floor to perform their routine.

Once they were done, Karen and Carlos received their feedback – but it was judge Motsi’s comment that didn’t go down well with people watching at home.

 
The pair performed a tango (Credit: BBC)

What did Motsi say about Karen?

Motsi said: “First of all thank you for sharing with us about your curved spine.”It is going to be something that we have to challenge to see how far we can stretch and open because it is a ballroom dance and a specific posture that we need.”

She then noted that she could “feel the nerves” from Karen, but added that she performed some “great spins”.

Motsi also shared: “Think about breathing, loosening up, connecting to your partner and really understanding the fundamentals, and then we will get there.”

After receiving the feedback, Karen and Carol were given their scores. Craig Revel Horwood gave them 4, Motsi gave 5, Shirley Ballas gave 5 and Anton Du Beke gave 6, giving them a total of 20 points.
 
Motsi was slammed by viewers (Credit: BBC)

Viewers slam Motsi for Karen feedback

However, Strictly viewers took an issue with Motsi’s feedback and rushed over to X to call her out.

One person fumed: “Quite disgusted that Karen opened up about having a condition that causes a curved spine and Motsi’s reaction was to say they should “challenge” it instead of accommodating it.”

Another added: “So Karen says she has a curved spine and Motsi says she needs to stretch it out. What is the woman on?  Criticising someone for something they cannot do anything about is beyond ridiculous.”

A third chimed in: “Did Motsi just suggest that Karen has to ‘work’ on her spine curvature.”

Someone else mused: “Motsi being a bit harsh and too personal with mentioning the curved spine and how it may affect her scoring.. It’s a medical condition. Hope she treats all other competitors with that same view point!”

A fifth wrote: “Thank u craig for adding some positives atleast, god forbid someone has something they CANNOT change. you can’t fix a curved spine overnight.”

Strictly fans ‘crying’ after Ellie Goldstein’s ‘beautiful’ performance with Vito Coppola

‘That was such a pretty dance’

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left emotional after watching Ellie Goldstein’s “beautiful” performance on the programme.

The model is one of the many famous faces taking part in this year’s series of the glitzy BBC One show. Partnered with Vito Coppola, the pair have become firm favourites with viewers.

On Saturday (October 4) Ellie and Vito were back on the dance floor for the second live show, after she was captured looking teary last week. And it’s fair to say there was not a dry eye in the house after Ellie and Vito’s “wholesome” performance.
 
Ellie was back on the dance floor (Credit: BBC)

Ellie Goldstein performs on Strictly

Strictly Come Dancing returned to screens on Saturday night (October 4) with celebs like Thomas Skinner, Amber Davies and Karen Carney returning to the dance floor.

As for Ellie, she performed a waltz with Vito to Elton John’s Your Song. The actress looked stunning in a sparkly frock, while Vito looked dapper in a purple suit.

As for feedback, Shirley Ballas gushed: “Boy, can you spin, girl? Well done, you.” Meanwhile, Anton Du Bdke agreed: “Your underarm spins are an absolute delight.

“Your feet are coming together, beautiful. If you’re going to continue to improve all the things that everybody asks you to do, you’re going to be unstoppable.”

The pair ended up getting an impressive score of 23 from the judges.

 
The pair performed a waltz (Credit: BBC)

Strictly fans left in tears

Strictly Come Dancing fans at home were left rather emotional after watching Ellie’s performance. On X, one person said: “Absolutely impeccable from Ellie. Balletic. No YOU’RE crying.”

Another added: “Fully crying at Ellie’s waltz, wow that was just beautiful.” A third chimed in: “Please don’t tell me I’m the only one (happy) crying at Ellie and Vito’s Waltz! Beautiful!”

Echoing their thoughts, someone else wrote: “Stop, I’m crying that was such a pretty dance.” A fifth declared: “Crying at Ellie and Vito, so wholesome.”
 
Fans were left in tears (Credit: BBC)

Ellie sparked concern last week

Meanwhile last week, viewers were worried that Ellie looked close to tears.

And, while Ellie looked like she thoroughly enjoyed the performance, some were concerned that the excitement of the live show may have been a bit much for the youngster.

Contestant Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and pros, Karen Hauer and Dianne Buswell, all stepped in to comfort her, sparking further rumours that the Vogue cover star was not okay.

Fans took to social media tweeting that she looked “overwhelmed” or “upset”. However, Ellie later clarified that her watery eyes were nothing to worry about.