Dancing On Ice’s Vanessa Bauer is OUT of the show – with Brendan Cole’s future on the show in jeopardy

UK are set to see scorching temperatures of 20C today as a mini heatwave takes hold of the country.The warm spell follows relatively drab conditions for most yesterday with patchy showers and grey skies.'Blood rain' was even reported yesterday in parts after a wave of Saharan dust swept across Europe. There are hopes that the glorious weather today could last into the weekend, allowing us to make full use of it.Netweather’s Ian Simpson has said: "It will turn very warm for the time of year away from south and east-facing coasts, with highs of 17 to 19C in parts of England and perhaps even 20C locally."It is expected that the warmest temperatures will be down south, although northern regions are also expected to be hotter than usual for this time of year.

Elon Musk's Starlink app has become the most downloaded app in Ukraine, undoubtedly leaving Vladimir Putin humiliated. The SpaceX CEO's app Starlink allows its users to access the satellite constellation and gain internet connectivity.Elon, 50, stepped in to support Ukraine following Russia's invasion by sending more SpaceX Starlink satellite stations to provide internet connection for the country.The billionaire continues to hilariously respond to a pleas for him to fight Putin in a one-on-one scrap.Elon tweeted today: "If he is afraid to fight, I will agree to use only my left hand and I am not even left-handed."Elon continues to have a one up on the Russian president.

Dancing on Ice was all about 'respect'.The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 45, was forced to choose another skating partner for the upcoming weekend of skating after Vanessa Bauer, 25, tested positive for Covid-19.Speaking about his decision to choose a male partner on Thursday's Loose Women, Brendan shared: "Vanessa had a positive test and has to isolate this week. It would have been disrespectful to Vanessa to dance with another girl.

Kaye Adams left her fellow panellists in stitches after getting Dermot O’Leary’s name wrong. While teasing Loose Women's show today, Kaye was chatting to Dermot, 48, and his co-presenter Alison Hammond who were in the This Morning studio when she called the former X Factor host by the wrong name. As the camera went over to Kaye in the Loose Women studio to introduce the show, she replied to Dermot’s question of how she was doing with: “I’m very good Brendan, how are you?” The 58 year old quickly tried to claw back her mistake and tried to explain why she made the faux pas as Alison could be heard in hysterics.

Dancing on Ice viewers have voiced their annoyance at Happy Mondays star Bez still being on the programme after celebs with higher judges' scores were voted off.One social networker fumed on Twitter: "Can I say what a joke the show has become. Its meant to wb about talent , and clearly bez has no ice skating talent and he's there for entertainment.

This Morning descended into chaos when Loose Women presenter Kaye Adams insulted Dermot O'Leary during a live video-link chat.The awkward moment happened when Dermot and his fellow presenter Alison Hammond crossed over live to the Loose Women studio.Kaye mistakenly called Dermot by the name 'Brendan' and took a few seconds to realise her mistake, leaving Alison in floods of laughter.Speaking to Kaye before resuming the This Morning schedule, Dermot said: "First, time to find out what the Loose Women are talking about this lunchtime. Kaye, how are you?"Kaye replied: "I'm very well, Brendan.

Dancing on Ice training, as they get prepared for the weekend.Brendan asked to be partnered with professional skater Brendyn after his professional skating partner Vanessa Bauer was forced to pull out of the show this weekend after testing positive for Covid. The former Strictly Come Dancing star has been given extended rehearsal time to build a rapport with his new partner, Brendyn.In an interview with The Sun, the show's creative director Dan Whiston said: "I've spent extra time with Brendan and Brendyn, we've extended rehearsal sessions because it's really hard for them to suddenly start a brand new skating relationship, they don't know each other on the ice and how they work but they've gelled really well."He added: "So far they have been struggling with the 'sliding lunge'.

DANCING On Ice's Brendan Cole and new partner Brendyn Hatfield have been working around the clock in gruelling rehearsals to be ready for Sunday night's show. The pair have had just days to strike up chemistry after Brendan's pro partner Vanessa Bauer contracted coronavirus.

DANCING On Ice's Brendan Cole is facing a battle to stay on the show with his new skating partner Brendyn. Skater Vanessa Bauer was forced out of the competition with coronavirus - leaving Brendan scrambling to prepare for Sunday night's show.

Brendan Cole teased his upcoming skating routine on Dancing on Ice with professional dancer Brendyn Hatfield and compared it to the all-male skating routine in the American comedy film Blades of Glory.This week, contestants anxiously prepare for musical’s week on the popular ITV skating show but that’s not the only thing that has thrown the 45-year-old's training into a frenzy.Earlier this week the professional ballroom dancer’s pro skater Vanessa Bauer tested positive for Covid-19 meaning the brunette beauty will not be performing this weekend.This meant that the New Zealand dancer was without a partner for the all-important competition, but luckily there was one pro skater available to fill the spot.Two weeks ago, S Club 7 singer Rachel Stevens was evicted from the competition after she battled it out against BMX Olympian Kye White.But her professional skater wasn’t ready to throw in the towel just yet as he volunteered to switch places with Vanessa meaning Brendyn and the Strictly star will be making ITV history as the first all-male partners to compete in the show.And the pair are set to impress as they have teased their loyal legion of fans as to what their upcoming performance could be about on social media.But on Wednesday, the pair left viewers in stitches as the Latin dancer compared their upcoming number to that of the winning routine in the Hollywood film Blades of Glory.The movie follows the lives of two disgraced figure skaters named Chazz Michael Michaels (Will Ferrell) and Jimmy MacElroy (Jon Heder) who are set to return to the Winter Olympics as a winning duo.In their final routine the pair put on a hilarious routine which features a dangerous trick called the Iron Fist where one skater holds the other up

Strictly Come Dancing professional, Brendan Cole, 45, has revealed he will star in a same-sex couple with Brendyn Hatfield after his partner, Vanessa Bauer, tested positive for Covid. Brendyn was previously partnered with singer Rachel Stevens until they were eliminated in the third week.Dancer Brendan confirmed the news in a statement on Twitter.He told his 187,000 followers: “I have news...

Dancing on Ice contestant Brendan Cole will skate with male professional Brendyn Hatfield after his partner Vanessa Bauer tested positive for Covid-19. Announcing the news, hot favourite Brendan, 45, explained: "I am absolutely gutted that Vanessa is unable to skate this weekend.

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Liberty Poole has been eliminated in week five after losing the skate off. Oti Mabuse was the only judge the save the Love Island star after she performed once again, with Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean all voting to save Kye Whyte. Liberty’s exit comes after she took a tumble on the ice during her routine to Right Round by Flo Rida with her partner Joe Johnson.

Dancing On Ice after a tense skate-off against Kye Whyte.The latest episode of the hit ITV show was marred by a number of trips and falls, with stars including Happy Mondays' Bez and professional dancer Regan Gascoigne stumbling over their steps.Poor Liberty ended up flat on her face after her pro partner Joe Johnson tried to life her off the ice.The stumble didn't affect Regan's score in the end though, as he tied at the top of the leaderboard alongside Kimberly Wyatt, with both of them scoring 36.5 out of 40.Stef Reid and Brendan Cole were next up, with both of the celebrities scoring 34 out of 40 for their routines.At the other end of the leaderboard was Bez, who performed a bee-keeping inspired routine to Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves, scoring just 19.5 out of 40.After the public vote was added to the judges' scores, it was revealed that Kye Whyte and Liberty Poole would be facing off in the latest skate-off.Liberty had scored a 28 for her rollercoaster routine to Right Round by Flo Ride and Kesha, while Kye scored 28.5 for his skate to Supermassive Black Hole by Muse.It wasn't a unanimous vote to eliminate Liberty, as judge Oti Mabuse chose to save her over Kye.However Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean all voted to save Kye, which meant the majority won and Liberty was sent packing.Ashley described the choice as "tough", saying: "You guys did a great skate off and it was really, really close."Oti said it was "really difficult" too, as she said: "My heart is with both of you and I really want both of you to do well."Following her elimination, Liberty told viewers: "I've enjoyed every second, I'm proud of myself."Last week, Kye went up against S Club 7 singer Rachel Stevens, but it was

Holly Willoughby, 41, made her return to This Morning this week after a break as she filmed a new BBC show.

Dancing on Ice star Brendan Cole has opened up about his once-in-a-lifetime visit to Buckingham Palace during which he may have broken royal protocol.MORE: Brendan Cole pens heartfelt tribute to 'incredible talent' after tragic lossThe former Strictly Come Dancing pro was attending a tea dance hosted by the Duchess of Cornwall in November 2017 when he grabbed the opportunity to ask Prince Charles' wife to dance. "When it happened, I probably broke protocol a little bit. I didn't really know," Brendan told HELLO! at the time.WATCH: Dancing on Ice's Brendan Cole practices with his daughter in heartwarming clip"We'd finished the group dancing for the day.

Professional dancer Regan Gascoigne is impressing Dancing on Ice viewers every week as he performs alongside his partner Karina Manta.Off-screen, he has kept his romantic partnerships to himself and has previously spoken about not wanting his bisexuality to be a big deal.READ: Rachel Stevens comforted by fans as she breaks silence following Dancing on Ice exitSpeaking to Lorraine Kelly on an episode of Lorraine back in 2019, the 25-year-old reflected on his attitude to his sexuality and why he never wanted to officially 'come out'.Regan said: "I've never actually come out, I've never made a point of coming out, I've just let it happen organically."WATCH: Dancing on Ice's Regan Gascoigne shares exciting updateHe went on: "If anyone asked me I would obviously be honest and say I've dated both boys and girls. I feel like we shouldn't have to come out, I feel like it should just be normal because it is normal."MORE: Everything you need to know about Dancing on Ice pro Matt Evers' love lifeREAD: Dancing on Ice: Who is Stef Reid's famous husband?Regan then revealed that he had texted his retired footballer dad Paul to fill him in after newspapers made his sexuality headline news.

Dancing on Ice star Ria Hebden has revealed that she refused to see her family before taking to the ice while on the programme.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the Lorraine presenter, 39, explained why she decided to avoid seeing her husband, Mark and her two children, as she needed to "protect her energy" ahead of her performance.Ria was partnered with professional skater Lukasz Rozycki during her stint on the popular ITV show.Speaking about her family's reaction to the news that she'd be starring on the programme, Ria shared how "proud" they were of her.Addressing her husband's reaction, she said: "He is my number one fan, he's like 'just do your thing, enjoy it.'"I know the kids are really proud of me already," she added.However, Ria explained that she had made the decision not to see her children before performing so that she can focus on her routine.The presenter said: "It's wonderful, I just know just having them there in the audience will be so lovely for the children as they're only little."But I'm not going to see any of them before I perform because for me I really need to focus and be calm and quiet and then after we can celebrate."I think when you do something like this you need to protect your energy, you know," she said.Ria shares two children, Noah and Lula, with her husband of 10 years, Mark.The Lorraine star was eliminated from the show during movie week following a skate-off with S-Club star Rachel Stevens and her partner Brendyn Hatfield.The same week, Kimberly Wyatt was awarded a high score of 34 following her routine to The Greatest Show.Taking to social media to address her exit, the star told how she was "proud" of what she had achieved, having previously revealed that she'd had no skating

Dancing On Ice star Kimberly Wyatt is said to be feeling "awkward" after allegedly being excluded from a group WhatsApp chat.The Pussycat Dolls star, 40, is currently competing alongside the likes of Happy Mondays star Bez, Liberty Pool and Brendan Cole as part of the 12 celebrity skaters.However, it appears that the group may be snubbing the React songstress and her professional partner and Mark Hanretty.Sources claim that the mum-of-three was not made aware of the group chat and is now feeling rather red-faced after learning the news.The source said: "Kimberly didn’t know about the WhatsApp group, and when she found out it was feeling a little awkward, to say the least."They went on to tell The Sun: "She did feel a little excluded, especially as she has been getting on well with the others."However, it appears that other celebs were not part of the group chat either.But ITV have since claimed that the chat is rarely used, with the celebrities communicating with one another outside of WhatsApp,"No one really uses the WhatsApp – instead they all DM each other," an insider told the publication.Despite her hectic schedule, Kimberly made sure to spend time with her model husband, Max Rogers, during a "wild" date night in London.The couple posed for photographs at the Green Planet Event at Augmented Reality on Regent Street, London, which was hosted by broadcasting legend Sir David Attenborough.Kimberley looked stunning in a bright pink multi-coloured suit, finished with smoky eye make-up and a pop of lipstick, while husband Max smouldered in a black roll neck and jeans.Another photograph showed the Dancing On Ice star looking cosy in a brown coat, as she interacted with a hologram of Sir David Attenborough while exploring

Ex Pussycat Dolls singer Kimberly Wyatt is said to be feeling “awkward” after discovering that her fellow Dancing on Ice celebs have a group chat she knew nothing about, it has been reported. Kimberly, 40, is said to have been unaware that some of her fellow cast mates from the ITV skating show had been chatting in a WhatsApp group. And after discovering news of the chat, Kimberly reportedly felt "excluded" by the move.