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Claudia Winkleman, 50, has revealed she finds it difficult when people leave Strictly Come Dancing, particularly the professional dancers who she has worked alongside for many years. It comes after Oti Mabuse announced she is leaving the show this year, prompting Claudia to admit she will “miss her so much”, as the dance contest is very much a family unit. Speaking on Oti’s departure during her Behind the Fringe tour this week, Claudia said: “I’m sad Oti Mabuse is leaving.“We will miss her so much.

The First Lady.Davis called the reception to the series “incredibly hurtful” after the Washington Post’s Inkoo Kang criticised “Emmy-baiting performances” from Davis as well as Michelle Pfeiffer and Gillian Anderson.“Critics absolutely serve no purpose,” Davis said in an interview with the BBC. “And I’m not saying that to be nasty, either.

Half a million people on minimum wage could be getting underpaid, Money Saving Expert (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has warned. The UK minimum wage increased on April 1, rising 6.6 per cent for for those aged 23 and over to £9.50 per hour.

DEALSDeath metal supergroup Bloodbath – featuring current and former members of Paradise Lost, Opeth, Katatonia and Lik – have signed to Napalm Records. “Just as we’re about to enter our next exciting chapter of Bloodbath, we’re pleased to say that the band is in the good hands of a new label”, they confirm.

Reddit, a curious Brit asked: “How can I keep the cost down when staying in hotels regularly?” And, a keen holidaymaker replied: “General advice: when booking, select a room for two adults.“They will reserve a proper double bed / larger size room rather than squished with two single beds, them assuming you have more luggage and a wife or something.“Doesn't normally cost extra.”Genius! You’ll probably be given a more spacious room for your stay for the same price.And, you can slide into a comfy double bed at the end of the day.But, that’s not where this cheeky tourist’s tips ended.They added: “Also make good use of the ‘special requests’ box – ask for a bathtub, working iron, ironing board, anything like that, polite and with a smiley :-) to get what you're after.”A smile never did any harm and it seems in this case it could mean you get extras to make your stay more comfortable and suited to your needs. Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter Anyone who sleeps with a fan, loves a hot bath at the end of the day or simply must have three coffees each day will likely benefit – all for free.The travel fan added one last piece of advice to ensure people enjoy their stay as much as possible.They noted: “Ask to get a room facing away from traffic and stay above ground level so you don’t have creepers looking in your windows.” Do you have any keen travel hacks? Tell us in the comments…

Households rushing to apply for fast-track passports have been hit with technical problems on the government website.

We never want to see Little Mix’s Confetti Tour end, mainly because that puts a stop to all the seriously glam hair and makeup looks we’ve been seeing from Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock. If you’ve been following their Instagrams hoping for some inside intel into how their hairstyles are being created, you’re not alone. We’ve also been keeping an eye out to see if anyone would share a sneaky look at some of their favourite tour products – and Perrie has finally delivered.

plane crashed and tragically killed more than 60 people after the pilot lit a cigarette in the cockpit, it has been revealed. EgyptAir flight MS804 plummeted into the sea after the cigarette caused oxygen to leak from an emergency mask.

Danniella Westbrook has never been one to shy away from allowing the public a glimpse into her private life. The EastEnders star, who played Sam Mitchell in the soap until 2016, began modelling at the tender age of seven before making her way into the acting world - and joined the Sylvia Young Theatre School aged just eight.

Katie Price looked sombre as she headed to court today to face charges of allegedly breaching a restraining order and harassing her ex Kieran Hayler's fiancée.The former glamour model donned a huge pair of reflective sunglasses and a face mask to hide her expression as she made her way to Crawley Magistrates Court.The huge pair of silver aviators almost completely covered Katie's face, while she tucked herself into a skintight khaki bodysuit with full sleeves for the hearing.Katie matched it with a black puffy gilet and white lace-up trainers, with a brown leather bag slung over one shoulder as she kept her head down while walking along the pavement. The OnlyFans star wore her blonde tresses loose around her shoulders and tucked her KP Equestrian brand body-warmer closer around her torso as she ducked her head away from the cameras.

Christian B has not provided investigators with an alibi, they have claimed. He was officially named as a suspect in the Madeleine McCann case by Portuguese prosecutors earlier this month.

Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletterOther than fashion tricks, people also shared what they found out about the colour patches on their toothbrush.Canadian teacher Jess explained to her TikTok fans that the coloured bristles work as an indicator to remind people how much toothpaste they should be putting it on before brushing.And she pointed out that a "pea-sized amount" is enough for a single use.

Katie Price has shared a photo of her daughter Bunny, seven, dressed up in designer clothes with a face full of make up.The 43 year old, whose ex Kieran Hayler recently hit out after a "dangerous" video of his son Jett, eight, without a seatbelt, took to her Instagram stories to share the snap for her 2.7million fans to see. Bunny could be seen posing in a beige top and matching trousers alongside a Gucci zip-up sweater, which she accessorised with a Louis Vuitton hand bag.

A knifeman slashed his partner's son to the face when he kicked down the door after turning up to visit his mum. David Bradley, 57, left the man with potentially life-threatening injuries after grabbing a kitchen knife and stabbing him to the face.

Attacks on the LGBTQI community could translate into less votes for political parties. A new poll suggests Liberal candidates could face a defeat in NSW seats of Wentworth and Parramatta over Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s refusal to act against anti-LGBTQI statements made by his “captain’s pick” candidate Katherine Deves. Polling conducted in the seats of Parramatta and Wentworth by Redbridge Group for national LGBTQI advocacy group Equality Australia have revealed that debates critical of the community “costs at least twice as many votes as it secures”.Much of recent federal election discussions have veered to LGBTQI issues, after Morrison’s “captain’s pick” candidate for the seat of Warringah Katherine Deves was found to have made statements against the LGBTQI community in now-deleted posts on .

Anna Maria Sieklucka gets in between Michele Morrone and Simone Sussina at the premiere of their new film, 365 Days: This Day, held at Hotel Warszawa on Tuesday night (April 26) in Warsaw, Poland.

“Ouch!” is the main takeaway of the intriguing, autobiographical new musical “A Strange Loop,” which opened Tuesday night on Broadway. It’s blow after blow after blow. And then some metaphorical slaps, kicks and scratches for good measure.

Megan Fox is clearing up some rumors about her and fiancé Machine Gun Kelly in her cover story with Glamour UK.

Johnny Depp is suing Amber Heard over what she wrote in her 2018 Washington Post op-ed, describing for the first time many months and several incidents of domestic violence. But it all started with that first accusation.

Viola Davis is shaking her head at the critics of her Michelle Obama portrayal!

Did you know that Little People, Big World is one of TLC’s most popular television shows?