BBC Radio 1 hires first DJ with hearing loss as it unveils 33 new hosts

direct to your inboxFormer Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley has leapt to the defence of Strictly Come Dancing after some viewers complained about the latest show.Three of the BBC One show’s male professional dancers wore wigs and high heels while performing a medley of songs from the musical Priscilla Queen Of The Desert on Saturday.Giovanni Pernice, Gorka Marquez and Johannes Radebe, with whom Catherine was partnered when she appeared on the show herself last year, danced alongside a giant pink stiletto. Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereBut the routine didn't go down well with some viewers, some of

cancelled its 2020 edition back in May due to the coronavirus outbreak.When cancelling this year’s instalment of the festival, End Of The Road confirmed that their 2021 festival will run from September 2-5, and that Pixies, King Krule, Big Thief, Bright Eyes, Aldous Harding and Little Simz will carry their 2020 bookings over to 2021 to perform at next year’s festival.Now, as part of a full line-up announcement, the festival have added Perfume Genius as a fourth headliner, alongside a host of other acts.Arlo Parks, Squid, The Comet Is Coming, Dry Cleaning, Songhoy Blues, Girl Band and many, many more will all head to the Larmer Tree Gardens in Dorset next September.See the full End Of The Road 2021 line-up so far below.“There is a first time

By Kyle Gunn Conor McCarthy has revealed that the momentum St Mirren have built up in recent weeks has helped him settle into life in Paisley. The 22-year-old is closing in on his first year with Saints, having signed a two-and-a-half year deal when he joined the club from Cork City back in January.But, before he could properly get his feet under the table, last season was cut short, and Jim Goodwin’s men have faced a host of Covid-19 issues since then.And that is why the current eight-game unbeaten run is so crucial for the young Irishman.

Naga Munchetty jokingly called weather presenter Carol Kirkwood a "cruel and wicked woman" after a surprise during her weather report on BBC Breakfast.The presenter took her seat on the sofa on Thursday morning alongside co-host Charlie Stayt and were joined by resident weather reporter Carol.During her segment, Carol explained how the Christmas lights installation at Kew Gardens are popular with couples. To prove her point, she decided to pull her own proposal stunt at the romantic "cathedral of lights".She told the two men who were kneeling on one knee: "Oh gosh, you are far too young for me."And as for you too.

After months of anticipation, the first coronavirus vaccines have finally started being rolled out in the UK this week.

Having shot to household-name status, some soap stars' performances are so convincing it's difficult to remember their characters are fictional.

Harper Beckham has done this festive season!READ: Victoria Beckham shows off very trim figure as she dances with HarperHer mum Victoria Beckham shared a sweet photo of the nine-year-old wearing a pink and green striped knit embroidered with her initials HB on the sleeve.

Glasgow. Emergency services raced to the scene on Bridge Street after a car and a van collided at the Norfolk Street junction at around 6.35am.Cops sealed off the area as ambulance crews rushed the pair to hospital.

A tiny pup has been rescued from a frozen pond after she slipped her collar while being transported to a rescue organisation.Spring, a shih tzu, accidentally wandered into the partially iced-over pond in Lake County, Ohio.

Tiffany Haddish turned down an approach to host the 2021 Grammys Premiere Ceremony because she wouldn't be paid. The 'Girl's Trip' actress was asked to present the three-hour event - which is where the bulk of the Recording Academy's 83 trophies are handed out before the televised main show - but was also warned her costs for hair, make-up and wardrobe wouldn't be covered, so she said no to the "disrespectful" offer.

Kym Marsh is now perhaps best known for playing Michelle Connor on the long-running soap Coronation Street.

The Queen has given the go ahead for a new version of 'The Firm' with eight senior members of the Royal Family attending events together from next year.

Chance The Rapper has shared a brand new song – listen to ‘The Return’ below.The track is lifted from an upcoming deluxe edition of his 2016 Christmas mixtape with Jeremih, ‘Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama’.The new deluxe version, ‘Merry Christmas Lil Mama: The Gift That Keeps on Giving’, will come out tomorrow (December 11), and follows 2017’s original re-release of the mixtape, ‘Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama: Re-Wrapped’.On the new deluxe version are two unreleased Chance songs, ‘The Return’ and ‘Who’s To Say’. Ahead of the release, Chance has shared the former song, which you can listen to below.Meanwhile, Chance The Rapper is currently caught up in a lawsuit with his former manager.

Hollyoaks star Kirsty-Leigh Porter has given birth after a secret pregnancy.The star revealed she has welcomed a surprise baby, after keeping her pregnancy secret from fans.The 31 year old shared a sweet snap on Instagram on Wednesday of her partner Paul Barber carrying their newborn baby in a car seat from hospital.The Leela Lomax actress captioned the gorgeous black-and-white snap with a number of emojis, including a baby, stars, praying hands and a rainbow. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK's daily newsletter.

Amber Luke has found a way to make room for more tattoos. The model has covered 98% of her body in ink – so she’s shaved part of her head to get another done.On Instagram, she flaunted her new snake design that etched above her left ear.It matches the serpent she has running across her eyebrow and has special meaning for the star.Amber, who is known online by the nickname Blue Eyes White Dragon, wrote: “Shaved the other side of my head and got it tattooed last night/today - welcome to the fam lil snakey gal.“A lot of people think that my look is to go for a ‘dragon’ but no...

Jasmine Harman in tears after A Place In The Sun buyer's call to kids“My headteacher - who was just proud I had got the interview - read me the letter, 'She’s perfect on paper, but not in real life.' How harsh is that?"Stunned by her admission, show guest and chef John Whaite replied: “That has to change, because kids are growing up with this idea that because they come from where they come from they’re never going to achieve anything in life."You can take them into school and teach them about etiquette, but all that is going to do is dilute their identity.“And that is also going to create division at home because if kids are forced to be unlike their parents that might create major rifts in family settings!"The reason behind Steph’s

Manchester United's senior stars have concerns that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's tactical decisions are a huge contribution to the club's recent woes.

BBC Breakfast. The 58-year-old weather presenter was reporting live from a very festive Kew Gardens.She spoke to hosts Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty from the Christmassy location.However, when Charlie poked fun at Carol on two separate occasions to ask her to move out of shot, she told the TV star he had "no shame".He teased: "Not being funny, Carol, But can you just step to the side a minute so we can enjoy the images?"Carol replied sarcastically: "Get out the way In other words?"Charlie quipped: "There we are, so much better."Look at that.

Dave Grohl and producer Greg Kurstin have announced a new covers song series to celebrate Hanukkah.The pair will cover eight songs by Jewish artists this month, one for each day of the holiday season.“This year, instead of doing a Christmas song, Greg and I decided to celebrate Hanukkah by recording eight songs by eight famous Jewish artists and releasing one song each night of Hanukkah,” Grohl explained of the project in a new teaser video, which you can watch below.“With all the mishegas of 2020, Greg Kurstin & I were kibbitzing about how we could make Hannukah extra-special this year,” he added in a tweet.

Brian Baumgartner may not be the most high-profile celebrity recording custom content on Cameo, but he's the most successful.Cameo CEO Steven Galanis revealed Monday on Kara Swisher's New York Timespodcast that the 48-year-old Office star had earned over $1 million on the service in 2020, more than any other celebrity using it.Baumgartner became a fan favorite on The Office over nine seasons and 201 episodes by playing the bumbling account Kevin Malone.

Arnold Schwarzenegger took to the streets once again for one of his regular bike rides through Santa Monica.The 73-year-old actor was spotted in Santa Monica, riding his trusty bike alongside a friend on Wednesday afternoon.The former California governor still took all the necessary safety precautions, in the midst of a global pandemic. Bike ride:Arnold Schwarzenegger took to the streets once again for one of his regular bike rides through Santa MonicaSchwarzenegger was spotted wearing a black zip-up coat for Elite Orthosport Physical Therapy and Performance, which he's often seen wearing on his rides.He had a light blue shirt under the coat, with brown sunglasses and a black face mask covering his mouth and noses.