Greg Wise says Emma Thompson told him to turn down movie deal to do Strictly Come Dancing

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prison guard had a secret four-month love affair with a violent lag who had been locked up for beating his ex-girlfriend black and blue.Prison officer Alisha Fallows was spared jail after it emerged that she had a four-month fling with one of the inmates.Alisha Fallows, 23, formed a relationship with prisoner Damien Baxendale while working as a custody officer at HMP Lancaster Farms.The court heard of their "inappropriate" relationship, which spanned a period of time between November 2020 and February 2021, the Manchester Evening News reports.Baxendale, who hails from Bolton, is serving a ten-year jail term after being convicted in 2014 for violently assaulting his ex-girlfriend at the time.He is currently behind bars for two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent.His then-girlfriend suffered a bleed on the brain and a fractured eye socket after being kicked and punched so hard by Baxendale, writes LancashireLive.The pair communicated via mobile phones and the prison telephone system while Fallows posed as a family member, police said.Following a joint investigation between the Prison Anti-Corruption Unit at the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit and HM Prisons' NW Counter-Corruption Unit, she was arrested in December 2020 on suspicion of misconduct in a public office.For the latest breaking news stories and incredible tales from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.Fallows, of Goldsmith Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, pleaded guilty to the offence at an earlier hearing.On Friday, at Preston Crown Court, she was handed a 10-month jail sentence, suspended for two years, and ordered to complete 250 hours of unpaid work.Baxendale pleaded guilty to possession of a prohibited item and

And while teams at the Olympics argue over putting masks on, in America teams seem to be settling disputes by taking gloves off. It was Seattle who came away with a 4-3 win, but that wasn't the only battle that looked close on points after Ducks forward Nicolas Deslauriers and opposing defenceman Jamie Oleksiak became embroiled in a violent punch-up.After clashing on the ice in the first period, the pair decided to settle matters man to man.

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Bruno Fernandes looked to swing at James Ward-Prowse after tussling with him in the middle of the pitch. Southampton played Manchester United at Old Trafford, a game that ended in a draw, and were trailing 1-0 thanks to a Jadon Sancho goal when, on the hour mark, Fernades got into a scrap with their playmaker.

David and Victoria Beckham are doting parents to four children, including daughter Harper, and on Saturday they delighted her with a new addition to the family.PHOTOS: David and Victoria Beckham's 10 sweetest moments with mini-me Harper SevenVictoria took to Instagram to reveal that the family had welcomed a pet rabbit, and Harper couldn't have looked happier as she held the furry animal in her hands, with her smiling from ear to ear.

Elizabeth Hurley's bikini body is incredible. And we're just glad to see even her celebrity pals are driven green with envy when she posts a beach selfie!MORE: Super Bowl party essentials: 17 must-have supplies for the big gameThe Austin Powers actress has been taking her followers with her on a "pretend vacation" to the Maldives via Instagram, as travel restrictions and Covid make beach breaks harder than usual.WATCH: Elizabeth dances to the Spice Girls in tiny yellow binkini - and wow!And while we're all thankful to Elizabeth for brightening up our Februarys with her colourful photoshoots, some of her famous friends are admitting that her flawless figure is making them more than a little envious.A post shared by Elizabeth Hurley (@elizabethhurley1)British actress Patsy Kensit commented on one snap of the brunette bombshell, saying: "God I wish I had that body and face.....simply stunning inside and out."READ: Elizabeth Hurley's rocks short blonde hair in show-stopping photoMORE: Elizabeth Hurley shares flirty summer photo as she jokes about British weatherAmerican actress and TV star Lisa Rinna was lost for words, instead sharing a string of fire emojis expressing just how incredible Elizabeth looked in the shot.

Michael Strahan opened up about something he's never spoken publicly about before, his fans branded him an inspiration.The Good Morning America host revealed his personal anguish before fame and admitted there were times he felt utterly alone. MORE: Michael Strahan talks 'surviving' every day in heartbreaking confession about high school The former NFL player shared an emotional message with fans in the second episode of ESPN's More Than an Athlete and posted a clip to his Instagram.WATCH: GMA's Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts are friendship goals Michael - who had never played American Football until senior year of high school - moved from Germany to Houston as a teenager to try to break into the game, but it was far from easy for the star who admitted he was lost. His caption to the footage read: "I have never told this story publicly… let’s just leave it at that." MORE: Michael Strahan reveals bittersweet memory of late fatherREAD: Michael Strahan delights fans after revealing 'mystery woman'The video began with Michael saying: "I'm gonna tell a story here which I don't think has ever been on tape about my college.A post shared by michaelstrahan (@michaelstrahan)Michael opened up on ESPN's More Than an Athlete"When I first went to Houston I was scared. Here I am a kid coming from Germany.

The father of a man who shot and killed five people in 2021 said that he is "sorry and ashamed" over his son's actions.

Cops have launched a desperate search for a missing Scots teen who vanished from a park in Paisley.

Cops have launched an urgent probe after a man impersonating a police officer stole a "significant" amount of cash from a Scots home.

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Indian Premier League auction was suspended on Saturday morning after auctioneer Hugh Edmeades suddenly collapsed on stage.Edmeades was conducting the IPL auction event for the fourth successive season in Bengalaru at 3:30pm local time while overseeing the bidding on the third set of players when he collapsed.The 62-year-old was tended to by paramedics while staff from the attending teams watched on in horror.Proceedings were temporarily halted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), who later revealed he was in “stable” condition and that he had collapsed from the podium due to low blood pressure.The IPL have since confirmed Edmeades suffered from Postural Hypotension, leaving him light-headed and faint.Their statement read: “Mr Hugh Edmeades, the IPL Auctioneer, had an unfortunate fall due to Postural Hypotension during the IPL Auction this afternoon.“The medical team attended to him immediately after the incident and he is stable. Mr.

Instagram to put on a very busty display as she enjoyed a scenic walk earlier today.The model sent pulses racing in a revealing red top that just about managed to hold in her assets, as she accessorised her look with a playful cowboy hat and fringed jacket, while soaking up the sun.Donning a red bralet and navy jacket which featured white fringe detail, the Pretty Little Thing model took her 19 million followers on a walk with her.Seemingly out for a sunny stroll on her own, Demi kindly gave her followers a birds-eye view of her outfit of the day, which no doubt sent temperatures soaring.Captioning the short clip to Lou Reed's Take A Walk On The Wild Side, the Midlands-born star gave her fans more than an eyeful.The red top featured a bejewelled "D" hanging off the front and just about managed to keep the model's assets contained.Dressed patriotically in blue and red, she sported a tiny pair of white spandex shorts where Demi showcased her stunning hourglass shape in the revealing outfit.She finished her Wild West-inspired look with a red cowboy head that featured white beading.Giving her fans a close-up at the end of the clip, Demi allowed for a closer inspection of her make-up look.Styling her flame-haired locks into loose curls, the model had opted for a natural, rose-coloured lip with a glam eye, including winged eyeliner.In a later story, Demi panned the scenic landscape around her for fans, not letting her enviable figure pose a distraction.The look comes a day after she stripped off for a raunchy Valentine's photoshoot which saw her bare all in red underwear.The model took to her stories to give fans a sneak peek of her upcoming photos featuring a very romantic atmosphere.In the snaps, Demi could be seen styled

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Greg Wise was convinced to compete on 'Strictly Come Dancing' by his wife Emma Thompson - who told him he'd be "mad" not to do it. The 55-year-old actor initially declined the offer to take part in the BBC One ballroom show as he and his Oscar winner wife Emma, 62, were going to have their first holiday in seven years together this autumn, but the 'Nanny McPhee' star told her husband he simply had to slip into some sequins and strut his stuff.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterStrictly Come Dancing is back with a bang this weekend, and for one of the stars it will be even more emotional as Greg Wise is doing the show in memory of his sister.Greg's beloved sibling Clare died from cancer in 2016, aged just 51.Now, Greg says he wants to dance in honour of his sister, who he helped to care for until the end.The star, who is married to Emma Thompson, revealed he almost said no to doing the show.

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Strictly Come Dancing has seen his first holiday in seven years with actress wife Dame Emma Thompson get cancelled.The Sense and Sensibility star was named as the 10th celebrity contestant on the popular BBC dance show, but has since revealed how his commitment to the programme has impacted his plans with Emma.Addressing the moment he told his wife Emma about the show, Greg revealed that she initially branded him "mad" for turning it down.Greg said: "I told my dear lady wife when they'd asked me and I said no, and she said 'you're mad, you've got to do it!'"The star went on to admit that they'd both been looking forward to spending quality time together during a break in the Nanny McPhee actress' busy schedule.He went on: "She's [Emma's]

Greg Wise has revealed he'd love his Strictly Come Dancing run to feature a number in honour of his late sister, Clare. The 55 year old spoke about her being the reason for him taking on the job and explained that ABBA's Dancing Queen was her favourite song.

Greg Wise has reflected on the press attention he and Emma Thompson attracted at the beginning of their relationship. The Crown actor Wise and Cruella star Thompson started dating in 1995, soon after Thompson’s divorce from Branagh, who she had been married to for six years.