Dan Walker makes cheeky jibe at fan after rushing to defend BBC's Strictly

Katya Jones, 33, gave fans on social media a candid update on her concerns over preparations for Strictly Come Dancing, ahead of this week's live show.The professional dancer took to Instagram last night to share a glimpse of her and Arsenal legend Tony Adams' break amid a busy rehearsal schedule.Posting a video in full view of her 212,000 followers, Katya admitted it had been an "intense" day, as she rested on the floor of a rehearsal studio next to Tony.Panning the camera towards Tony’s face as he grinned broadly, Katya began: “It’s a bit intense today, isn’t it?”Tony then interrupted while still making a funny face and quoting the late Hollywood actor Humphrey Bogart: “In all the towns in all the world, you have to come into my studio,” said the former footballer, before bursting into laughter.Looking confused, Katya insisted: “It’s been intense today, that’s all I’m going to say.”Katya then panned the camera back to her, before zooming into one of her eyes, while pulling a terrified expression.Progressively zooming in more as she looked intensely into the lens, Katya added: “Fear in those eyes, look!”Last week's live show saw Tony apologise for swearing after he got lost in the moment following his successful American Smooth routine.After receiving praise from Craig Revel Horwood, Tony went to walk off before swearing when he realised he hadn't heard from Motsi Mabuse.He then apologised to presenter Claudia Winkleman for the blunder before breaking down as he reflected on the positive comments from the judges.It happened after he received some impressive feedback from the notoriously hard-to-please Craig, with the sporting legend shouting: "Oh s***".Following his own apology, he said he'd like to dedicate his dance,

NAGA Munchetty has spoken out following the huge amount of presenters who have decided to leave the BBC over recent months. The broadcaster has seen a number of colleagues leave throughout the past year for other channels.

BBC News blunders of all time, with millions of views on YouTube 16 years after it occurred.But Dan Walker has revealed that he was standing just "three metres" away from the golden TV moment as it unfolded.Computer technician Guy Goma had rocked up to the BBC Television Centre in London for a job interview, but he was mistaken for internet expert Guy Kewney and brought into the studio to be interviewed on live TV.READ MORE:Dan Walker takes subtle swipe at This Morning with cheeky backstage Strictly snapIt meant Goma found himself being grilled about Apple Computer's court case with the Beatles' record label, Apple Corps, a subject he clearly knew very little about.But despite not being the tech buff the BBC team had assumed he was, Guy hilariously went along with the interview and decided to have a crack at answering the questions.One priceless moment saw Guy raise his eyebrows in shock when he realised that he was on live television.When presenter Karen Bowerman asked: "Were you surprised by this verdict today?", he replied: " I am very surprised to see... this verdict to come on me, because I was not expecting that."When I came, they told me something else and I am coming.

Dan Walker, 45, moved to Channel 5 News earlier in the year, marking the end of a six year stint on the BBC Breakfast sofa.

VANESSA Feltz joined forces with Love Island and Strictly stars for a night of glam and to celebrate some real life-changing names at the Best Heroes Awards. The glitzy bash, held at London's Saint Ermin's Hotel, sought to celebrate some truly heroic and game-changing people whose lives have positively impacted others.

BBC, but viewers might not know that she once appeared on Casualty back in the 90s.It's clear the BBC Breakfast host is a lady of many talents as she once played a "spiky teen" on the medical soap back in 1997.And despite her impressive broadcasting career, Nina's acting credit in the Christmas special of Casualty was her first on-screen role.READ MORE: BBC Breakfast's Nina Warhurst swipes at Holly and Phil as she addresses 'boos' at NTAsNina, 42, took to Twitter on Tuesday (October 18) to celebrate the BBC's 100th birthday with a series of throwback snaps from her Casualty stint.The BBC star looked dramatically different as a youngster, especially given the fact that her character landed herself in hospital with a bandage and several cuts across her cheek.The journalist couldn't help laughing at her first TV appearance, joking that she was rather like her mischievous character as she too used to like "keeping boys a secret".Alongside the archive snaps, Nina wrote: "Happy Birthday BBC [balloon emoji] Howling at finding my first appearance with Auntie."Casualty…a spiky teen in polyester, keeping boys a secret, causing parents endless headaches (v method for me in 1997 luvvies)."She concluded: "Here's to the next chapter... Proud to be part of it."Nina later poked fun at her younger self in a follow-up tweet that read:"….

FURIOUS Strictly Come Dancing fans have claimed Helen Skelton was underscored on Saturday night. The Countryfile star, who is dancing with Gorka Marquez, wowed those watching at home as she performed an energetic paso doble to Tamacun by Rodrigo y Gabriela.

STRICTLY Come Dancing's latest axed star Matt Goss sparked fear as he failed to appear on the It Takes Two sofa tonight. The singer's pro-dancer Nadiya Bychkova was alone in the spin-off show's studio alongside host Rylan Clark.

Strictly Come Dancing hopeful Fleur East, 34, said she only got one rehearsal out of her dance partner Vito Coppola after he was "out for the count" last week.The professional dancer was just one of many struck down with an illness leaving those suffering worried about performing.Speaking on Hits Radio, the presenter said: "There were a few mentions on Saturday night, but it was a tough week for a lot of people in the competition."Hamza [Yassin] was very, very sick, so was Will [Mellor] and so was Kym [Marsh] and we didn't say anything on Saturday but Vito was really ill last week too."She added: "I got one full day of rehearsal with him.""Everyone was getting the flu, so, he was out for the count and in bed – he didn't move for two days."Lewis Hamilton confesses ‘I feel so alone’ after reflecting on splitWith Vito being ill, the former X Factor star said she had to learn the routine with a different dancer which threw her off."As soon as Vito did make it to rehearsals, he was a different height, had a different stance – it was like a brand-new routine I had to learn," she explained.Fleur added she only got six hours to dance with Vito before the production rehearsal on Friday.She went on to say the pair were determined to pull it together more than ever after being in the previous week's dance-off.Thankfully for her and Vito, they avoided the bottom two and sailed through to week five after their impressive Argentine Tango routine. Unfortunately for Kym, she found herself fighting for her place on the show with dance partner Graziano Di Prima.On Saturday night, the dancing duo performed a Samba to Volare by Gipsy Kings.Despite praise for their efforts, they battled it out in the dance-off against Matt Goss and Nadiya

Strictly Come Dancing was apparently in chaos when the flu struck and four stars fell ill.Singer Fleur East revealed on her HITS radio show that Hamza Yassin, Will Mellor and Kym Marsh were all sick.Vito Coppola - the pro Fleur is paired with on the BBC ballroom contest - was also unwell, meaning they only had one full day together to prepare their routine.READ MORE: Strictly Come Dancing star Judi Love to reveal show secrets and dating life dramas"Hamza was very, very sick, so was Will and so was Kym and we didn’t say anything on Saturday but Vito was really ill last week too," she said."I got one full day of rehearsal with him."Fleur said she was "freaking out" a bit and that she had to rehearse with a stand in while Vito recovered."Everyone was getting the flu!" she said. "So, he was out for the count and in bed.

Strictly Come Dancing star Fleur East laughed as Rylan Clark teased her about her sizzling Argentine Tango at the weekend. After landing in the dreaded dance-off the previous weekend the Sax singer raised pulses with her sultry performance to Paint It Black on Saturday night.

Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker, who formerly hosted BBC Breakfast, has taken to Instagram to show off his newspaper appearance which took a swipe at ITV’s day time show This Morning.The Daily Mirror had used a picture of the Strictly cast from the National Television Awards, which was held on 13 October.The NTA’s is an award show that recognises some of the biggest names in news, soaps, dramas and daytime television across channels such as BBC, ITV and Channel 4. READ MORE: Strictly star Will Mellor gives health update after judges slammed for harsh critiquesITV’s daytime show This Morning, regularly hosted by channel favourites Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, won the award for Best Daytime Show.Dan proudly posted the newspaper page on his Instagram profile, which showed him beaming with pride as he chilled backstage with his former co-stars. The headline read “This Moaning” and showed pictures of the Strictly Come Dancing crew dressed to the nines as they all posed for the group selfie.More snaps from the evening were dotted around the page, including pictures of Alison Hammond, Dermot O’Leary, Holly, Phil and Anton Du Beke as they all celebrated the night.Dan shared a screenshot of the newspaper page and wrote: “Our little NTA’s Strictly selfie made the papers on the weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing star Will Mellor has shared a health update on Twitter after worrying fans having been left bedbound last week.The former Coronation Street actor, 46, took to Twitter on Monday (October 17), looking jovial, recording a selfie video, and sharing some feel-good energy with his fans.In a 10-sec clip, Will said: “Morning, it’s a new day, it’s a new week, fresh start, let’s have it.”READ NEXT: Strictly's Helen Skelton breaks silence amid news ex will welcome baby with new girlfriendHe captioned the video: “Happy Monday, people!! Hope you have a great wk!” and hashtagged #positivity, #positivevibesonly and #happymonday.Will also told fans via an Instagram update: “I’m so glad to be feeling better!"Will’s upbeat posts come a few days after the BBC star was struck by a "horrible virus" that led him to miss show rehearsals.However, Will pushed through and on Saturday night (October 15), he and his partner Nancy performed a touching rumba routine to The Joker and the Queen by Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift. For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking hereThe dance aimed to shed light on the importance of men’s mental health and Will dedicated it to those who “put on a brave face” amid their mental health struggles.

Fleur East has revealed the chaotic week she and her co stars on Strictly Come Dancing had dealt with ahead of the latest live episode of the show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis sent temperatures soaring as she cosied up to a co-star from the BBC One dancing show in a teeny bikini.Rose opted for a scarlet two-piece as she sipped green tea with her toned tummy and shoulders on full display.Rose could be seen clutching what looked to be a sweet pastry covered in icing sugar as she covered her modesty with a towel bundled over her bare legs. READ MORE: Gemma Atkinson in wardrobe malfunction as she spills out of towel with Strictly fiancé Adding a khaki felt hat, Rose beamed at the camera with her cup in hand, securing her mouse brown hair into sleek braids at either side of her head as she went for a natural make-up look.Rose cuddled up close to professional dancer Luba Mushtuk in the sweet snap, who sported a matching hat and black bikini as the pair enjoyed drinks at Banya London bath house.Luba had her blonde hair tucked to one side as she enjoyed a matching drink with Rose as the pair relaxed in the sauna together.Captioning the snap on Instagram, Luba wrote: “Back to our favourite place @banya.in.belgravia.”According to Hello!, the duo opted for the Parenie Ritual treatment, which sees clients spend time in a private steam room, with an attendant – dubbed a banshchik – will toss water over the stove for the “optimum temperature and humidity”.The spa’s website adds: “He [the banshchik] will then use supple, soaked leaf veniks to capture the steam, driving it onto and massaging your body.”Rose and Luba’s fans were quick to hop into the comments section to praise the gals, with one branding them “hotties”.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Their Strictly co-star Vito Coppola added a

Kym Marsh cuddled up to her Strictly Come Dancing partner Graziano Di Prima after they survived the latest dance-off. The former Coronation Street star and the Italian pro ended up in the bottom two following the BBC One dance contest's latest public vote.

MAISIE Smith and boyfriend Max George have sparked tension on the Strictly Ballroom tour by isolating themselves from the cast. The smitten EastEnders actress, 21, has been joined by The Wanted singer, 34, on the road – and the loved-up couple have been inseparable whenever she’s not on stage.

On Sunday night's Strictly Come Dancing, there were tears as Matt Goss and Nadiya Bychkova were the latest dancing duo to be eliminated.

Motsi Mabuse, 41, has judged on Strictly Come Dancing since 2019, taking over the role from Darcey Bussell, joining Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood on the panel. Having since opened her own dance school, Motsi has reflected on her own experiences in South Africa as a child where she received heavy "emotional abuse and manipulation" as well as physical abuse from her dance teachers.Motsi, who was born in Mankwe, South Africa, started dancing when she was six years old and was competing by the time she turned 11.The BBC star has now opened up about the physical and emotional abuse she received from some of her dance teachers.Speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Motsi admitted: "Some of them [my dance teachers] were good and inspirational but some of the relationships were abusive."And, you know, when you speak about abuse, sometimes people tend to be like, 'Yeah, where did he hit you? How did he hit you? Show me pictures.'"But stuff like manipulation and emotional abuse, those are kind of things you can't see.