BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Oti Mabuse posts lengthy statement after leaving as Motsi, Zoe Ball and Giovanni Pernice flood the comments

Dan Walker has asked parents for advice on how to explain Russia ’s invasion of Ukraine to children after news of the attack hits headlines nationwide. The BBC Breakfast star took to Twitter on Friday (25 February) to open the concerning debate online following the latest developments of the devastating attack online.As a concerned dad-of-three, the former Strictly star reached out to his 751,000 followers on the social media platform to see how other families are discussing the topic to the younger generations.One of his biggest concerns about explaining the terrifying news happening overseas was discussing the topic without “giving them nightmares”.The 44-year-old tweeted: “Dear parents / guardians, Interested to know what you are telling your young children about what is happening in Ukraine at the moment without giving them nightmares.”And users were quick to flood to the broadcaster’s comments section with their advice online with the post receiving more than 1,400 likes in a matter of hours.Fellow BBC broadcaster Victoria Fritz replied: “Hi Dan, I spoke to my 5 y o son about this yesterday.“I said mummy had been busy telling people that the people in charge of Russia had been trying to steal another country.

Dan Walker, 44, has appealed to parents to ask for advice on how to talk about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with children.The BBC Breakfast star logged onto Twitter earlier today to open the debate in view of his 751,000 followers.He wrote: “Dear parents / guardians,“Interested to know what you are telling your young children about what is happening in Ukraine at the moment without giving them nightmares.”Other Twitter users were quick to react, with the post receiving more than 1,400 likes in just a few hours.Fellow BBC broadcaster Victoria Fritz said: “Hi Dan, I spoke to my 5 y o son about this yesterday. (sic)“I said mummy had been busy telling people that the people in charge of Russia had been trying to steal another country.That the country was called Ukraine.“That the people of Ukraine didn’t want their country stolen.”She continued: “He said that wasn’t kind, didn’t sound fair and asked me if we knew anyone in Ukraine. I said we didn’t.“But they like macaroni cheese and apple crumble just like us.”MorishIdle typed: “I think it’s actually more stressful for young teenagers as they understand more.“There are 18 year old boys in Ukraine told they cannot leave the country and gave to take up arms.“As the mum of a teenage boy (not yet 18) that absolutely terrifies me.”Dorisandfred added: “So tough, our 10 year old was very anxious about it last night and couldn't fall asleep.“Husband reassured him about nato, and how far we are from the Ukraine. (sic)“It doesn't help that his school project is WW2 right now so it's all a bit too real.“I’m anxious too.

It’s a tough week for EastEnders Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) as on Thursday 3 March he receives divorce papers from Linda. He’s devastated by that development, having never truly given up hope that his ‘L’ would come back to him at some point after she left Walford amid the fallout from her affair with Max Branning. But there’s even worse to come for the whole Carter clan the following day, when they hear the shocking news from police that missing Tina’s (Luisa Bradshaw-White) body has been found at the site of Walford eaterie the Argee Bhajee.

Dan Walker impressed his fans as he showed off his dramatic facial hair transformation on Instagram.The BBC Breakfast host uploaded a video with his new moustache to his social media account as he grinned into the camera looking more than pleased with himself.Dan, 44, seemed to be thoroughly enjoying his change of style in the clip, dressed in a white shirt and purple tie with a snug coat over the top of his suit for the recording. At the end of the short clip, Dan is heart giggling as he exclaims: "You're ridiculous," before uploading the video writing: "What do you think?" His BBC co-star Sally Nugent was quick to reply and voice her support for the new look as she said: "Love it." One keen fan then added: "It’s a yes from me." Another commented: "You suit it Dan.

READ: Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood talks Oti Mabuse exit: 'It's brilliant news'One of those affected was Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin, who hails from the European nation. The star took to his social media channels to share an image of the country's flag, and he simply wrote: "Heartbreaking." On his Instagram Stories, the professional dancer also shared a map showing all the locations of airstrikes in Ukraine.WATCH: Nikita Kuzmin returns to Strictly Tour - and is met with great responseHis post was immediately met with support from both his fans and his co-stars, with Neil Jones writing: "Such a sad day.

BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker left fans swooning when he shared a hunky throwback snap taken early on in his BBC career.The handsome BBC presenter, 44, found the archive snap on his phone, and he decided to share it with his 271k followers on Instagram.Although Dan is mostly known for presenting BBC Breakfast alongside co-star Sally Nugent, it seems he has the looks for a career in modelling if he ever fancied opting for a career change.It wouldn't be the first time he took on a new challenge, either, because fans watched him learn to dance on Strictly Come Dancing last year - after being paired up with show pro Nadiya Bychkova.In the throwback snap, Dan can be seen sporting a smart white shirt with a buttoned collar.Shooting the camera a brooding sideways glance, Dan looked every bit the part of a model as he stood for the BBC press snap.Captioning the snap, he wrote: "This old BBC PR shot just popped up on my phone."No idea what I was thinking about at the time but it looks pretty serious", alongside a smiling-face to suggest he can see the funny side of the "serious" snap.Dan signed off by wishing his followers a decent Thursday, adding: "I hope you’re ok and are having a decent Thursday."Dan's adoring fans were rather impressed by the presenter's modelling moves, and they rushed to compliment him in the comments.One fan gushed: "Super handsome", attaching a string of fire-emojis.A second said: "I think you look serious and handsome here Dan."A third commented: "Very handsome".A fourth cheekily wrote: "Was having a mediocre Thursday, but this pic just made it a whole lot better!" with a winking emoji alongside it.A fifth added: "Gorgeous"A sixth laughed: "Looks like you’re trying not to laugh"Dan also sent a message

As the Strictly Come Dancing live tour has come to an end, Giovanni Pernice has set his sights on the next challenge of rehearsing for Burn The Floor. While he may have won the hit ITV dancing competition with EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis, it seems he's moved onto the next project with dancer Lauren Oakley.Taking to her Instagram stories, Lauren shared a black and white clip of herself dancing into a sitting Giovanni, 31, over which she wrote: "& today... Not long to go!!" with a red heart emoji.

Dan Walker has been praised by BBC Breakfast viewers following an interview with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. The 44-year-old presenter quizzed her on an unexpected snap showing her Russian financial links with the Conservative government.During Wednesday's episode of the morning show, Dan and co-host Sally Nugent were joined my Truss to discuss the Tory Party's planned sanctions against Vladimir Putin.Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Dan didn't waste time in asking Ms Truss on questions as reports emerged Russian donors had given around £2million to the government.He asked: "How damaging is that for the government at the moment?"Ms Truss responded "Any donation to any political party has to be fully declared.

STRICTLY Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice has a new partner after spending the last two months on the road with Rose Ayling-Ellis. Now the Strictly arena tour has come to an end, Giovanni has thrown himself into rehearsals for Burn The Floor with Lauren Oakley. Dancer Lauren shared a video on Instagram of the duo performing a steamy routine in the studio as they count down to showtime.

BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker was left in an excited mood when he discovered one of his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars was appearing as a guest on Morning Live.The 44-year-old presenter was back on our screens on Wednesday morning alongside co-host Sally Nugent.Toward the end of the show, they chatted to Morning Live hosts Gethin Jones and Kimberley Walsh to find out what viewers can expect from the latest programme.Host Dan said: "Morning Live follows us on BBC One this morning. They're on at 9.15."Gethin and Kimberley are in the chairs today."However, the father of three couldn't want to chat to their guest Graziano Di Prima, who is best known for appearing on Strictly.Dan joked: "I don't want to be rude, and I know you usually tell us whats going on, but can you just show us Graziano early on.

BBC Breakfast star Sally Nugent shared a 12 second phone call with co-host Dan Walker before accepting her new role on the show.The 50-year-old journalist began filling in as a temporary host on the iconic red sofa 10 years ago.However, she was made main presenter on the programme since October last year following the departure of Louise Minchin. She has opened up about how she accepted her role and the question she asked Dan before agreeing to the presenting job.Speaking to The Mirror, Sally said: "I did have a 12 second conversation with Dan before all of this started where I said, 'You are staying for a bit aren't you?' And he went, 'Yeah, I think so.'"So I was like right.

BBC Breakfast hot seat from Louise Minchin, she took some sound advice from another former presenter on the show. BBC Legend Bill Turnbull, offered up some advice on sleeping patterns to ensure the presenters can get through the day, but Dan Walker believed it's a "waste of time", and chooses his own methods.Sally recently opened up on her very early morning routine but after the show finishes, the rest of her day differs to Dans."Bill Turnbull had the best routine," she told The Mirror in a joint interview with her co-host."He said to have a morning sleep.So I always try."I go back to bed at around 11am, then set my alarm and get up by 12 and get out in the daylight, it’s important."Dan giggled while grinning: "She gets into her pyjamas!"Sleep is important obviously, but sleep in the day?"It's a complete waste of your time."But it works for the sports reporter, who told The Sunday Times of her mid-morning nap: "I then get up and start my day again."You have to be really careful on breakfast shows that you don't do the double breakfast."It's notorious."She also revealed she manages to leave the house every morning without waking her husband and 14-year-old son.Sally told the publication: "My alarm goes off at 3.45am.

BBC show, Kelvin Fletcher's Big Farming Adventure has been a massive hit, with his wife Liz reacting in a new interview to being compared to Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen.The former soap actor was followed by BBC cameras during his first few months working the land as he got to grips with his new career, with the six part series airing on TV at the moment.Kelvin and his family can be seen learning how to shear sheep, drive a tractor and tend to the land on their farm near the Peak District.He and Liz spoke about the show with Kate Thornton on her podcast White Wine Question Time: Kelvin Fletcher & Liz Marsland.In the episode, released last Friday, Kate said: "I tell you what else I've noticed that's happened."Liz, tell me if you've felt the vibes, but I mentioned to a couple of people this week that we were chatting."Obviously, people are able to follow your adventures on BBC every week with the show."Men started swooning, a bit like they did with Amanda the Shepherd.She continued: "There was a lot of 'oh my god that Liz, she's amazing.'"Liz can be heard in hysterics at the comparison, as she remarked: "Is there?"Kate replied: "It's like you're a country pillar."Liz, shocked still giggling, said: "I haven't seen it."Kate continued: "Maybe it's because you live in the middle of nowhere surrounded by sheep."Liz, talking to her husband, said: "Kelvin, you better watch out."I mean I will take it.

Dan Walker, 44, penned earlier today a heartfelt tweet for his former BBC co-star Oti Mabuse, 31, following her departure from Strictly Come Dancing.The BBC Breakfast presenter labelled the South-African-born dancer a “legend” as it was announced she was set to leave the hit show.Dan retweeted BBC Strictly’s official Twitter account’s announcement in view of his 750,000 followers.The statement read: “Oti has been a truly wonderful part of Strictly for the past seven years.“Her energy, creativity and talent have contributed to so many of the show’s most memorable moments and she will be hugely missed, not only by viewers but the entire team.“She leaves a dazzling legacy behind her, as the only professional dancer to lift the Glitterball Trophy in two consecutive years.”The official statement continued: “We couldn’t be prouder of Oti and what she has achieved.“She will always be at the very heart of our Strictly family and we wish her every success in her already bright future.”Dan added: “Absolutely lovely human and a Strictly legend.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker shared a heartfelt tribute to Strictly Come Dancing’s Oti Mabuse after it was confirmed she will be leaving the show after a seven year run.Dan took part in last year’s series of Strictly and placed 10th with his partner Nadiya Bychkova.Oti Mabuse was partnered up with rugby player Ugo Monye and were the fourth couple to be eliminated from the dance competition.The official Strictly Come Dancing Twitter account tweeted a picture of Oti Mabuse holding up the Glitterball Trophy with her two partners.She won the competition two years in a row, in 2019 with Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher and in 2020 with comedian Bill Bailey.“Oti has been a truly wonderful part of Strictly for the past seven years. Her energy, creativity and talent have contributed to so many of the show’s most memorable moments and she will be hugely missed, not only by viewers but the entire team.”The post went on to say that she leaves a “dazzling legacy” as the “only professional dancer to win the Glitterball trophy in two consecutive years”, before saying that the BBC “couldn’t be prouder of Oti and what she has achieved.”BBC signed off the message by saying that she “will always be at the very heart of the Strictly family” and that they wish her “every success in her already bright future.”The caption for the post read: “Sadly, the brilliant Oti Mabuse is leaving the show after seven incredible series.

Former Strictly Come Dancing pro Oti Mabuse has been inundated with touching messages from her co-stars after she announced she was leaving the show. Oti, who revealed she had quit the BBC One series after an amazing seven years on the dance floor, posted the news on her Instagram account, admitting it had been a very “difficult decision”.The 31 year old, who is now a judge on ITV’s Dancing on Ice, also paid credit to the team in front of the camera and behind the scenes, as she said she’d miss them all immensely.

Dan Walker has given fans a glimpse inside his recent family trip to Rome, having jetted off for a half-term holiday. BBC Breakfast star Dan, 44, headed off to the capital city alongside his wife Sarah, and their three children, Joe, Susanna, and Jessica. While the Strictly Come Dancing star usually keeps his family life away from the spotlight, he shared a collection of photos from the sunny getaway on Instagram, as he gushed over the "lovely" trip.

Many of you will have noticed that there’s been a shake-up on BBC One's Morning Live this week.The much-loved programme has relocated from London to Manchester and Kym Marsh has gained some sparkling new co-hosts in the process. Joining him, Kym and Rav Wilding are Sara Cox, Sam Quek and Kimberley Walsh. “I’m looking forward to working with Kym again,” says Gethin.

Dan Walker, 44, has recently come back from a city break with his wife and three children in Rome.The BBC Breakfast star logged onto his Twitter platform today to give fans an update on how he is returning to his usual home activities.He shared a picture of himself sweating following his workout in view of his 750,000 followers.The broadcaster captioned the snap: “Trying to smile after a sweaty little bike session.”Dan returned today to his presenting duties on BBC Breakfast following his half term getaway.During the instalment, Dan recounted how he was once cut off from the Queen after meeting her for the first time and trying to tell her a story.Dan and his colleague Sally Nugent had been discussing the news that the monarch had tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday.The Queen highlighted in a statement she had mild and "cold" like symptoms and would be carrying out "light" duties.In light of the health update, Dan revisited his first time meeting the Queen as he confessed she cut him off mid-story.The presenters had been looking through the national headlines of newspapers, with many of the front pages covering the Queen’s news.The Sun's headline read "HRH to WFH", to which Sally noted: "Work from home, of course, the Queen is her majesty, isn't she?"Dan added: "Oh yeah, she's HM, isn't she?“When she came and opened up the new studios in Salford, I had to meet her and welcome her in."I was briefed for about 14 years beforehand about what to say and what not to say, and they were very clear on 'Her Majesty'."You never lift your hand until she raises hers to shake yours."Sally enquired: "Do you speak first?""No, you're not allowed to say anything," Dan quipped."No, but it was very nice, she turned up early, and you

Strictly Come Dancing’s Tilly Ramsay shared a happy birthday message to fellow Strictly star Aljaž Škorjanec in a recent Instagram story.The star shared a sweet selfie of the two of them, throwing up peace signs to the camera as they posed wearing face masks.Tilly’s manicured nails were decorated with a gold ring and she wore a grey jumper with the hood pulled over her head.Aljaž sported a black leather jacket and a baseball cap.In another picture below, Aljaž can be seen on a coach, leaning against the window and smiling for the photograph.She captioned the post: “Happy Birthday Aljaž Škorjanec,” and signed off with a party emoji and a purple heart.Tilly recently finished touring the country on the Strictly Come Dancing tour with fellow co-stars Rose Ayling-Ellis, Giovanni Pernice and Maisie Smith.The 20-year-old’s original partner on the show was Nikita Kuzmin but the professional dancer was recently forced to pull out from the Strictly Come Dancing tour before it’s first show.He wrote on Instagram: "So sad to be missing a portion of the Strictly Live Tour but unfortunately I tested Positive for Covid-19.""Lots of luck to all the amazing Strictly cast. Will be back as soon as I can," before signing off with a smiley face.As Nikita tested positive for Covid-19 prior to the initial performance, Tilly was left without a partner.Neil Jones was on call to replace Nikita whilst he recovered from the virus so luckily Tilly could still partake in the tour.The tour played a total of 22 shows up and down the country and Gordon Ramsay’s daughter has shared her gratitude for the experience with her 1.2million Instagram followers.

Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis may no longer be on the Strictly Come Dancing tour bus, but the two stars are still keeping fans entertained with their antics.MORE: Strictly's Giovanni Pernice pens Rose Ayling-Ellis the sweetest message as they part waysOver the weekend, the professional dancer - who lifted the glitterball trophy in December - shared a hilarious clip of the two with food in their teeth.WATCH: Giovanni Pernice kisses Strictly partner Rose Ayling-EllisJoking that Rose may "kill him", Giovanni gave fans a sweet glimpse into one of their video calls whilst Christina Aguilera's iconic Beautiful song played in the background.MORE: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedREAD: Rose Ayling-Ellis holds 'deep affection' for Giovanni Pernice - expert discusses relationship"You probably will kill me for this @rose.a.e," he said alongside laughing face emojis before adding: "I am beautiful no matter what they say."Hours later, Giovanni revealed that he had gone on a "date" in London with his friend Aaron Rutigliano. "My date," he teased alongside a loved up emoji.