Brits set for 'longest summer ever' as holiday bookings surge 80% for autumn months

Dancing on Ice fix row, explaining that dancers could have a better advantage in the skating competition. The 57-year-old star became the fifth contestant to leave the ITV programme on Sunday after Sally Dynevor won over the judges with her performance.After Sally had been saved, many of Bez's fans claimed that judges Oti Mabuse, Ashley Banjo, Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean had gone with the Coronation Street star because she worked with the broadcasting giant.However, breaking his silence on the matter Bez believes that there are others who have the upper hand instead.In an exit interview Bez said: "For everybody, we're all in the same boat.

Tipping Point viewers all say the same thing as they begged bosses to stop airing competition winner’s screams on the popular daytime show.During Tuesday’s (22 February) instalment of hit gameshow, Ben Shephard returned to the ITV show which saw the latest batch of quizzers take on the 2p-inspired arcade machine.The 47-year-old broadcaster welcomed contestants Amy, Emrys, Bev and Max onto the show as they battled it out to take home the enviable cash prize.But one thing that put many viewers off the beloved afternoon show was the latest ITV competition which played before two ad breaks throughout the hour-long show.After Emerys was eliminated from the show, Ben introduced the latest competition before they went to the advert break. He explained: "Now for your chance to win an amazing cash prize just like our viewer Jackie.

Hollyoaks actor Callum Kerr portrayed the role of PC George Kiss for 16 months.The dodgy character was a police constable who dated John Paul McQueen.John Paul and George had met when the copper was called to Hollyoaks High School, where teacher Nancy Osborne (Jessica Fox) had been stabbed by a gangster.George become a key part of the investigation into the county lines drug dealing and was placed at the school in an attempt to lower the risk of dealing at the school.A few months after beginning his relationship with John Paul, George started becoming domestically violent and manipulative.PC Kiss was eventually beaten with a bookend by John-Paul's parent Sally St.Claire (Annie Wallace), in defence of Theresa McQueen (Jorgie Porter).Before joining the Channel 4 soap, Callum, 27, appeared in Doctors, Armchair Detectives, Four Weddings and a Funeral and Zomboat!His first acting appearance was in 2017 in Robbie Williams' music video for 'Mixed Signals'.As John Paul turns to booze to get over the loss of George, Daily Star has taken look into Callum's life since leaving Hollyoaks village.When the McQueen family became suspicious that John Paul and George's relationship was not as happy as it seemed on the surface, George attempted to convince people that John Paul was abusing him.However, John Paul revealed bruising and combined with the memory of past injuries they had seen John Paul sustain, the family realised that George was abusing John Paul.George planned to leave the village, but was confronted by Theresa McQueen.As he lunged for Theresa, Sally St.

pooch has been left with hundreds of spikes in its face after attacking a porcupine - for the second time.The dog, named Thor, was found by its owner with hundreds of spikes covering its face in the municipality of Araras in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo on the morning of February 20.The three-year-old dog, for the second time in a year, was found with porcupine quills in its mouth, tongue, nose, neck and body parts.The animal's owner, unemployed man Adriano Bertoline, launched an online appeal as he could not afford to pay for veterinary treatment for his dog.He wrote on social media: "Good morning, guys... I woke up this morning and I saw my dog like this...

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.

More than 40 years after the Razzie Awards nominated Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”, the organization’s founders say they stand by the film’s nod for Worst Director, but not its Worst Actress nomination for Shelley Duvall. Ultimately, the film won neither award, with Duvall losing to Brooke Shields in “The Blue Lagoon” and Kubrick losing to “Xanadu” director Robert Greenwald.

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Authorities are seeking more information about Lindsey Pearlman's death before a final cause can be made. The actress was found in her vehicle and pronounced dead on Feb. 18 at 8:35 a.m.

The death of Moses J. Moseley, who played a recurring zombie character on "The Walking Dead," may not have been caused by suicide as police previously suspected. The actor was found dead on Jan.

Vanessa Bryant was one of the many celebrities in Cleveland this weekend for NBA All-Star weekend. The late Kobe Bryant was honored at the game at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, and Vanessa presented a special award in honor of her late husband and their daughter Gianna Byrant. During halftime, Michael Jordan who was like a brother to Kobe, shared a special moment with Vanessa, as they smiled, chatted, and shared a sweet hug.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe Advanced Imaging Society announced today that  Guillermo del Toro will be honored with the first-ever Gene Kelly Visionary Award at the 2022 AIS Lumiere Awards.In addition, The Sir Charles Wheatstone Award will be presented to the Epic Games for Unreal Engine for their real-time engine technology and support for filmmakers.Del Toro and Epic Games will join fellow previously announced honorees Denis Villeneuve (Harold Lloyd Award) and Adam McKay (Voices For the Earth Award) at the 12th annual awards ceremony.“Many of us think of Gene Kelly as the legendary actor and dancer,” said Jim Chabin, president of AIS. “But he was as powerful a creative force behind the camera as he was in front.

VICKY Pattison is living out a £2k-a-night dream holiday in Dubai with her fiancé Ercan Ramadan. Her partner surprised her by popping the question on the beach beside the Burj Al Arab on Friday - the cherry on top of what has been a luxurious getaway.

PROCUL Harum singer Gary Brooker has died aged 76 after a battle with cancer. The star co-wrote the band's 1967 hit A Whiter Shade of Pale and toured with Eric Clapton and Ringo Starr.

OTI Mabuse is set to become a mega-rich mogul after being inundated with job offers from the UK and the States. It comes as the professional dancer stunned the world when she confirmed she was leaving Strictly Come Dancing after seven years.

Procol Harum, has died aged 76.The pianist, composer and lyricist was being treated for cancer. He died peacefully at home over the weekend according to a statement on Procol Harum’s website.The statement described Brooker as “a brightly shining, irreplaceable light in the music industry”, adding that he “exhibited and developed a highly individual talent.“His first single with Procol Harum, 1967’s ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’, is widely regarded as defining the ‘summer of love’, yet it could scarcely have been more different from the characteristic records of that era.“Gary’s voice and piano were the single defining constant of Procol’s 50-year international concert career.

THIS is the heart-wrenching moment Jamal Edwards's mum sings Whitney Houston's The Greatest Love of All to hushed crowds at his candlelit vigil. Loose Women star Brenda sang to mourners: "Learning to love yourself - it is the greatest love of all," following her music pioneer's sudden death on Sunday. Jamal Edwards MBE, 31, died from a heart attack - he was the man behind YouTube sensation SBTV, which helped to launch the careers of Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, and Stormzy.

HE'S among the stars taking part in E4's The Real Dirty Dancing but Tom Malone Jr is currently having the time of his life in LA. The 26-year-old is on holiday with girlfriend Bryony Briscoe and they've been keeping fans up-to-date with their travels.

A new chapter. Sherri Shepherd is officially taking over for Wendy Williams with a new talk show in the latter’s daytime slot.

Bindi and Robert Irwin are remembering their dad. The siblings each took to Instagram on Tuesday to pay tribute to their late father, Steve Irwin, on what would’ve been his 60th birthday. Steve died in 2006 after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb.

EXCLUSIVE: Simu Liu, star of Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings and Kim’s Convenience, is joining Sam Worthington, Jordana Brewster, Robbie Amell and Alicia Sanz in thriller Hello Stranger.