I fell deeply in love with my Strictly partner and fancied him rigid – of course the curse is real, says Vanessa Feltz

Rose Ayling-Ellis looked incredible on Thursday as she showcased the most fabulous red bikini!MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis shares 'awkward' couple moment on trip following splitTaking to her Instagram feed, the EastEnders star, 27, shared an impressive clip of her deep-sea diving whilst enjoying an idyllic holiday in the Maldives with her friends. She also added a photo of herself mid-swim as she headed toward a school of fish.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis pens heartwarming message to Giovanni PerniceCaptioning the clip, the actress penned: "Feeling very lucky and privileged to be on this planet to see magnificent sea-life.

BBC Radio 2 presenter co-star Zoe Ball guessing on her breakfast show today after he mentioned his mystery partner on Strictly Come Dancing.The star refused to reveal the identity of his dance partner on the dance show, but Zoe, 51, said the Radio 2 team “might have figured out” what routine he might be doing first.Richie, who provides travel updates on Zoe’s show and who is a self-described Strictly super-fan, gave some insight into how he was feeling ahead of the show today.“How are you feeling today, Richie?” Zoe asked the former footballer.“You’ve done three days of training with your mystery Strictly partner.”“My mystery man!” Richie added excitedly, although he wouldn’t give anything more than that away.Richie is the second male celebrity to compete on the show in a same sex pairing, following in the footsteps of Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite last year.John made it to the final episode of the competition with partner Johannes Radebe, coming second to EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis.“How’s the body feeling?” Zoe probed Richie, attempting to find out more about his Strictly preparations.“I feel like I’ve done a Zumba class, but one of those ones where they sponsor you for 24 hours,” he joked.“But I’m feeling fitter! I’m walking up the stairs here now!”“And are you remembering the steps of the mystery dance that you’re going to be doing?” Zoe asked.While Richie confirmed that he was “getting there”, he wouldn’t reveal any more than that for fear of dropping any obvious hints.Zoe then said: “We keep watching him going to the coffee machine to see if we can get some clues.“We think we might have figured out what it is he’s doing,” she added cheekily.

EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis has jetted off to the Maldives with some of her closest friends amid reports that she has split from her boyfriend of seven years. The former Strictly Come Dancing winner, 27, has reportedly separated from boyfriend Sam Arnold after it was previously claimed that the pair had “drifted apart ” since her time on the show. However, the actress appears to have put the sad news behind her by heading to the sunny island for a very lavish getaway with her pals.

Strictly Come Dancing champ Rose Ayling-Ellis looked sensational as she slipped into a teeny black bikini on the beach.The ex-EastEnders star, 27, has been soaking up the sun in the Maldives, but she managed to find a minute out of her day to stun social media with a bombshell beach shoot.It comes after she reportedly split from her boyfriend of seven years, Sam Arnold, according to The Sun.READ MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis announces exciting career news following shock EastEnders exitRose looked every bit a Baywatch beauty as she stretched out on the sand with her legs dangling in the sea.The ballroom beauty revealed her toned tummy and dazzling figure in the skimpy bikini, as well as her enviable golden tan from those hours spent frocking on the beach.She showed off her natural beauty as she went without makeup and let her sea-soaked hair fall freely over one shoulder.She matched her bikini top with a pair of colourful bikini bottoms to add a splash of colour.The former soap star looked happy as ever as she beamed for the camera with the idyllic ocean waves and palm trees in the background.Rose captioned the snap: ""This place is just insane.

EASTENDERS star Rose Ayling-Ellis looked sensational in a black bikini on the beach after she split with her boyfriend. The Strictly winner's girly holiday came as The Sun on Sunday recently re­vealed she had split from her boyfriend of seven years, Sam Arnold. Rose showed off her sensational figure as she relaxed in the ocean in the Maldives.

Strictly Come Dancing star, 27, has been documenting her travels to the exotic location as she took her first holiday in three years.The EastEnders star has gone on a sandy beach holiday with a friend, following reports she has split from her longterm boyfriend, Sam Arnold.But yesterday Rose told of an awkward moment a stranger assumed she was in a relationship.In view of her 542,000 followers, the star recalled the moment while sharing a playful holiday snap.Rose wrote: "The awkward moment when a stranger thinks you're a couple so you play along with it," followed by a laughing emoji.In the picture, Rose and her friend held hands while standing in the crystal clear sea.Rose playfully blew her friend a kiss as her companion looked over with a smile.The star also shared a series of bikini-clad pictures to her grid, gushing over her trip away.Lying in the sand in a mismatched bikini, she penned: "This place is just insane."It is my first proper holiday in three years."Those who know me, know how much I love to travel so this is a dream," she added.Rose looked fresh-faced and happy as she made the most of her time in paradise.Her Strictly co-star John Whaite took to the comments, telling her to "enjoy".The star's trip comes after reports that she and her boyfriend Sam Arnold have gone their separate ways.A source has claimed that the couple have "grown individually".They said: "Rose and Sam drifted apart, especially after she became so busy with work projects and was in-demand with new work opportunities.“They still have a lot of love and respect for each other, but they’re also still young and working out their lives," they told The Sun.In 2019, Rose and Sam enjoyed a trip to Peru, with Rose sharing the incredible snaps

Rose Ayling-Ellis rocked a flattering black bikini as she soaked up the sun during her Maldives getaway.MORE: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis celebrates Giovanni Pernice's latest milestone after recent heartacheTaking to Instagram, the EastEnders actress shared a carousel of snaps from her lavish holiday. In one photo, the 27-year-old looked simply stunning as she relaxed on the shoreline wearing a chic black bikini.WATCH: Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils first Barbie doll with hearing aidsRose moreover shared a mesmerising photograph of herself wading through the ocean at dusk.

TALKTV host Vanessa Feltz has relived the heartbreaking moment she clung to the wheel of her husband's car as he walked out on her. The 60-year-old reflected on her marriage to her ex Michael Kurer on Elizabeth Day's podcast, How To Fail. The father of her two children left late one night with no explanation - leaving Vanessa feeling like her heart was physically broken.

BAKE Off champ John Whaite has warned the latest batch of wannabe bakers to be careful what they wish for - after winning the show derailed his life. The star, 33, appeared on the series in 2012 - when he was 23 - but struggled to deal with his new-found fame. The cake-maker turned dancefloor star on Strictly Come Dancing where he finished runner-up to winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice in the series' first same-sex couple.

This year’s Strictly Come Dancing launch show has officially been postponed following The Queen’s death. The highly anticipated launch show for the BBC One show's 20th series was due to take place on Saturday 17 September and would have been the first time this year’s dancing couples were revealed to the public.

Strictly is now nearing its 20th series, with 2022's launch show set to air on Saturday 17 September. But what happened during the first ever series of the popular BBC show?READ MORE: Past winners with prior dance experience as Strictly called 'fix' due to Helen Skelton's dance pastNatasha's career began when she hosted F2F, a youth chat show, in 1996 alongside Sacha Baron Cohen. At the end of the 90's, she presented London Today and London Tonight for ITV's London News Network before joining Sky News.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has separated from her partner of seven years, Sam Arnold. Having competed on the 2013 series with partner James Jordan, Vanessa says she understands how the environment tests relationships. Remarking that the curse has "a kind of grim, rather sinister inevitability about it", she said: "Picture the scene: One ­minute you’re lying in bed next to your boring old partner in your winceyette pyjamas, the next you’re spray-tanned, sprinkled with sequins and pressing against a gorgeous professional dancer with the body of an athlete.

FORMER Strictly Come Dancing star Scott Mills has insisted the pro dancers aren't always happy about their celebrity pairings. The Radio DJ admitted that things aren't always as they seem when it comes to how happy the professionals are at who they are picked to dance with in the BBC competition.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Helen Skelton has revealed her surprise link to one of the judges on the BBC One competition. The former Blue Peter star - who is set to take to the dance floor for the first time this weekend - admitted that she sometimes plays golf with Anton Du Beke.

Strictly Come Dancing, went on to win a BAFTA for Must-See Moment after the two of them danced in silence on the show, in a bid to raise awareness for the deaf and hard of hearing community.

Strictly Come Dancing.The broadcaster, 60, appeared on the BBC One series in 2013.In a recent column for The Sun, Vanessa discussed last year's winner Rose Ayling-Ellis splitting from her boyfriend Samuel Arnold.READ MORE: Strictly Come Dancing star ‘not surprised’ Rose Ayling-Ellis ‘fell victim to curse’The EastEnders actress called time on her seven-year long relationship earlier this month.Speculating that the Strictly curse was responsible, Vanessa recalled her own "eye opening experience" with the phenomenon after falling "deeply in love" with James.She said: "When I took part in Strictly, I didn't think the curse applied to me. "I was 51, had been with my partner Ben Ofoedu for about seven years and was amply satisfied at home."I didn't think my professional dance partner would fancy me — or that I could possibly fancy them but for about three or four days, I was deeply in love with James."I thought, 'I love you more than anyone I’ve ever met.'"Vanessa later confirmed that while she was "absolutely bedazzled" with James, she quickly realised their relationship should remain professional.Sharing her opinion that the Strictly curse has a "grim, rather sinister inevitability", the This Morning contributor added: "It's not that you fall in love with your partner on Strictly, or that you don't love your own partner at home.

Helen Skelton, 38, has been keeping herself busy since she announced she had split from her husband Richie Myler, 32, after an eight-year marriage and three children. As she prepares for Strictly Come Dancing next week, Helen shares her "grief" as it's "something we all have to deal with" as she moves on from Richie.Helen presented a show on BBC Radio 5 today and shared a short video to her 325,000 Instagram followers enticing them in.The Countryfile presenter began: "A lot of people in my job do what we do because we like being part of moments that bring the country together."Normally that's celebratory things like the Olympics or World Cup Finals.This is a coming together of a different kind."It's coming together in the morning and in grief.

Strictly Come Dancing curse and split from her boyfriend – but some stars of the BBC show are “not surprised”.Vanessa Feltz said she is “not one bit” shocked after hearing the pair went their separate ways after Rose stormed to the final to take the Glitterball with her professional partner Giovanni Pernice.Earlier this month, Rose’s boyfriend Samuel Arnold reportedly grew close to one of her friends while Rose was away on tour, after the pair had been together for seven years. READ NEXT: Why is Rose Ayling-Ellis leaving EastEnders and when will she go? A friend said at the time: “It’s very amicable and they’ll remain close friends, but unfortunately, there is no future for them romantically."They spent a lot of time apart while Rose was away on tour, which has had an impact.“It’s been difficult for them both, of course, but they’re certain it’s the right move."And now Vanessa has admitted that the upheaval – which can often see stars spark up new romances with their dance partners – didn’t come as a shock.She wrote to The Sun: “Picture the scene: One ­minute you’re lying in bed next to your boring old partner in your winceyette pyjamas, the next you’re spray-tanned, sprinkled with sequins and pressing against a gorgeous professional dancer with the body of an athlete.“On top of all that, it’s hot, it’s sweaty and you’re spending hours together in the rather siege-like conditions the Strictly process imposes on you.”She added: “Apparently, time spent apart while Rose, 27, was away on the Strictly tour in April took its toll on the relationship.

Holly Willoughby and her children have joined the mourners leaving tributes to the Queen following her passing. After it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II had died on Thursday aged 96 members of the public have headed to iconic royal landmarks to pay their respects.