Oti Mabuse 'to be replaced on Strictly by Polish Jowita Przystal'

Popular soap Emmerdale is facing a fresh race row following the apparent firing of a security guard. The security guard was reportedly fired following claims he had ranted about the Qur’an and had allegedly insulted a group of Chinese tourists. The Sun reports that former soldier Duane Gardner, 49, was fired from his security role at the ITV soap following a disciplinary panel hearing.

Dancing on Ice stars are set to attempt their most dangerous moves yet in Sunday's final (March 27).Kimberly Wyatt, Brendan Cole and Regan Gascoigne want to make it the best one in show history.They are going all out to impress fans — even if that means risking serious injury on live TV.Pussycat Doll Kimberly, 40, is set to tackle a move with skating partner Mark Hanretty, 37, that is so dangerous she could end up smashing her head onto the ice.She said: “I have been working on doing a kick over Mark’s head in one routine. In training, there have been times when it’s not been going right and I’ve been falling forward with my head going towards the ice.“That feels quite dangerous. It’s very scary.”Regan, 26, will be facing his fears with a spectacular stunt above the ice.He said: “I’m starting one of my routines on a stage that’s six feet high and I’ll be flipped around above it.“We want to create amazing routines.

dog was killed in a tragic accident. According to Belfast Live, Archie, a Beagle-Harrier, was being walked while wearing a harness clipped to a KONG brand lead.

Formula One legend Michael lost control of his Haas car and smashed into the barriers at around 170mph. Concern was rife amongst the paddock until it was confirmed that he was alright.Speaking to Sky Sports, team principle Guenther Steiner revealed Schumacher had spoken to mum Corinna before he was taken to hospital for precautionary checks. He said: "I didn’t speak with him directly.

Kate Middleton immerses herself in the local cuisine while eating conch during the final day of her Caribbean tour with husband Prince William.

It has been 20 years since Halle Berry became the first black woman to win the Best Actress award at the Oscars and every winner since then has been a white woman.

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway viewers were left bemused during the latest edition of the ITV show as the hosts told the wrong family they've won a holiday.The Geordie duo were back on our screens on Saturday (March 26) night and take a week off last weekend due to the Six Nations.They were on top form and the show was filled to the brim with famous guests and competition giveaways.However, the happiest minute of the week segment didn't go quite to plan.The feel-good part of the show sees Ant and Dec give out takeaway giveaways to deserving guests in the studio audience and as well as viewers at home.It usually all goes to plan but the wrong family appeared on screen as Dec gave away a holiday.He said: "Stand by in Lancashire because we're coming to you Robert and Donna Rowland."The show then went live into the living room of a very confused family.A man and women were sitting watching the show with two young children sitting on each of their laps.Dec continued: "Now your son Adam and his wife Sarah are in the armed forces and are deployed all over the world."So you're always stepping in to take care of your granddaughter Penny.

Holly Willoughby - and fellow This Morning host Phillip Schofield - are truly like when the cameras aren't rolling.The former Gladiator, now Britain's favourite female TV doctor, scarcely finds time to chat with them in the studio, but has still hailed the pair as hugely supportive, revealing even when she's not saying a single word, Holly is skilled at giving her a "verbal hug".Zoe also admitted Holly, who previously studied Psychology, is excellent at the "art" of making her feel at ease, even when she's battling nerves about addressing the entire nation on the show."[Holly and Phil] are so amazing [to work with].They're so professional, but they're also very warm and friendly," Zoe praised."We don't have much time to chat because when I'm actually sat with them, it might be an ad break or something [and] you might have two minutes before it's back to live on air," she lamented."However they're always very nice and they've always been very supportive since I started on This Morning."Zoe confessed it was the award shows and parties when the trio have the opportunity to "actually get to know each other and have a little bit of chat"."Holly is exactly as you would imagine, she gives you that little verbal hug and a little warm smile," she elaborated.The warmth also extends to when Zoe is on air, with the TV doctor explaining: "I do feel quite nervous at times and I feel like when I am nervous, they pick up on it."[In that situation] they're just so friendly, they just make you feel welcome and once you're having a chat with them, you forget all about the cameras and the people watching at home."They're very good at the art of doing that, and the art of feeling like you're just having a conversation with them."Zoe has also

Dancing on Ice judge Oti Mabuse broke Strictly viewers' hearts last month when the popular dancer announced she was leaving the long-running show to focus on other projects.Her partners on the programme included Kelvin Fletcher and Bill Bailey, with whom she lifted the glitterball in 2019 and 2020, but behind the scenes she's loyal to one man – her husband Marius Iepure.MORE: Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood talks Oti Mabuse exit: 'It's brilliant news'You might know that Romanian-born Marius is a fellow dancer who appeared in group dances on Strictly in 2017 and you've probably guessed that he's one of Oti's biggest supporters.But do you know how the couple met and what they've each said about what keeps them together? Read on to find out more…WATCH: Oti Mabuse dances with husband following Strictly exitOti and Marius were introduced by another beloved member of the Strictly family – Oti's eldest sister and judge on the show, Motsi Mabuse!  Motsi suggested some male professionals for Oti to trial as dance partners after she moved from South Africa to Germany.MORE: Oti Mabuse's two destination weddings were nothing like sister Motsi's – detailsSEE: Dancing on Ice's Oti Mabuse's unexpected home gym where she stays fitMarius proved to be Oti's top choice and the talented pair not only won the German National Show Dance Championships and finished second at the World Latin Championships but also fell in love, going on to tie the knot in 2014. Oti and Marius started out as dance partners It wasn't all smooth sailing between the pair, however, as Oti has since admitted.

Oti Mabuse appeared on the 13th series of Strictly Come Dancing for the first time back in 2015.She was partnered with professional boxer Anthony Ogogo, but was eliminated in Week 3 of the competition.The dancer returned the next year with Hollyoaks actor Danny Mac, finishing second, and in 2019 lifted the Glitterball Trophy for the first time with Emmerdale’s Kelvin Fletcher.Her victory was repeated in 2020 with comedian Bill Bailey, making her the second professional dancer to win twice and the only one to ever lift the trophy for two years in a row. Since then the dancer has moved on to Dancing On Ice, but this time she is sat on the judging panel rather than taking to the dance floor.One of her most iconic looks from the show was featured in the promotional pictures for this year’s series of Dancing On Ice, her first series on the judging panel after making the transition from Strictly Come Dancing.

Kelvin Fletcher burst onto our screens as Emmerdale's Andy Sugden in 1996, bright eyed, bushy tailed and ready to take the Dales by storm.He held the role for 20 years and was involved in some of Emmerdale's biggest plot lines, but announced he was leaving the Dales in 2016 after a solid two decade run.He went on to compete in Strictly Come Dancing back in 2019, reaching the final with his partner Oti Mabuse and helped her become the only professional dancer to lift the Glitterball trophy for two consecutive years.He has also starred in new drama series The Teacher with Sheridan Smith, released this year.Recently, Kelvin has been back in the limelight after he bought a 120 acre farm in the Peak District and began filming for his new show, Kelvin’s Big Farming Adventure.

Strictly Come Dancing favourite Oti Mabuse announced she would be leaving the BBC series earlier this week, but it seems her replacement could be someone already loved by fans.  It was revealed Oti wouldn’t be returning to Strictly Come Dancing in a statement from the show on Tuesday.  The BBC confirmed in a statement: ‘Oti has been a truly wonderful part of Strictly for the past seven years.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse is reportedly being replaced by fellow professional Jowita Prztstal as the rising star returns for a second series. Oti, 31, announced earlier this week she will be leaving the show after seven years. Jowita, 27, is said to be in line to be promoted on the show alongside Oti’s departure.

Oti Mabuse is due to show Strictly Come Dancing bosses what they're missing with a performance on this weekend's Dancing On Ice.The professional dancer announced she was leaving the BBC dancing show this week after seven years.The 31-year-old will take a break from judging on the ITV skating show to perform a slot adapted from her new stage show, I Am Here.The ITV production team are constructing a special platform for Sunday's show where Oti will dance above the centre of the rink on a stage.Skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will skate around Oti along with the Dancing On Ice pro skaters.Oti told The Sun how the performance is a "dream come true".She also explained how it will be an honour to perform a routine choreographed by skating legends Torvill and Dean. Oti said: “It’s a dream come true to debut my I Am Here tour on Dancing On Ice this Sunday!“This tour will be the end of the most amazing chapter of my life and it’s my way to say thank you to everyone that has supported me on this journey.”During her seven years on BBC's Strictly, Oti is the only pro dancer to lifted the Glitterball trophy twice in consecutive years, with Bill Bailey in 2020 and former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher in 2019.Torvill and Dean famously won gold at the 1984 World Championships dancing to Ravel's Bolero.64-year-old Torvill said: "We always love to experiment with new ideas and it was so much fun working alongside Oti on this brand new routine.“It really does show how much dance and ice skating can work in unison together.”Dean also said he was extremely excited about the upcoming routine.

Oti Mabuse announced this week she will be leaving Strictly Come Dancing after seven years on the show.The professional dancer is a hugely popular star on the BBC celebrity dance competition, but reports have emerged her departure comes after the BBC struggled to book celebrities to match her ever-growing profile. Oti, 31, is currently a judge on ITV's Dancing on Ice and is also part of the panel on The Masked Singer.The star will also host a brand new dating show on ITV, called Romeo and Juliet.

ti Mabuse was turning her back on Strictly Come Dancing dismayed fans, following her seven year stint on the show and a record-breaking double Glitterball win in two consecutive years.

BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker was left in an excited mood when he discovered one of his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars was appearing as a guest on Morning Live.The 44-year-old presenter was back on our screens on Wednesday morning alongside co-host Sally Nugent.Toward the end of the show, they chatted to Morning Live hosts Gethin Jones and Kimberley Walsh to find out what viewers can expect from the latest programme.Host Dan said: "Morning Live follows us on BBC One this morning. They're on at 9.15."Gethin and Kimberley are in the chairs today."However, the father of three couldn't want to chat to their guest Graziano Di Prima, who is best known for appearing on Strictly.Dan joked: "I don't want to be rude, and I know you usually tell us whats going on, but can you just show us Graziano early on.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker shared a heartfelt tribute to Strictly Come Dancing’s Oti Mabuse after it was confirmed she will be leaving the show after a seven year run.Dan took part in last year’s series of Strictly and placed 10th with his partner Nadiya Bychkova.Oti Mabuse was partnered up with rugby player Ugo Monye and were the fourth couple to be eliminated from the dance competition.The official Strictly Come Dancing Twitter account tweeted a picture of Oti Mabuse holding up the Glitterball Trophy with her two partners.She won the competition two years in a row, in 2019 with Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher and in 2020 with comedian Bill Bailey.“Oti has been a truly wonderful part of Strictly for the past seven years. Her energy, creativity and talent have contributed to so many of the show’s most memorable moments and she will be hugely missed, not only by viewers but the entire team.”The post went on to say that she leaves a “dazzling legacy” as the “only professional dancer to win the Glitterball trophy in two consecutive years”, before saying that the BBC “couldn’t be prouder of Oti and what she has achieved.”BBC signed off the message by saying that she “will always be at the very heart of the Strictly family” and that they wish her “every success in her already bright future.”The caption for the post read: “Sadly, the brilliant Oti Mabuse is leaving the show after seven incredible series.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse has announced that she is leaving the hit BBC show after seven years. The professional dancer, who has lifted the glitter ball twice with actor Kevin Fletcher and comedian Bill Bailey, took to Instagram to share the news that she had made the "difficult decision" to quit and start a new chapter.

Oti Mabuse has announced she is leaving Strictly Come Dancing after seven years.

Oti Mabuse, 31, has found herself at the centre of controversy following the latest instalment of Dancing On Ice on Sunday.The judge looked phenomenal in a plunging gown in yellow that she paired with a large aquamarine necklace and matching earrings.However, some viewers did not seem too impressed as they took to Twitter to voice their opinion on the show-stopping gown.Some branded the dress inappropriate, while others accused the TV star of putting too much cleavage on display.Karen M Renton said: “Oti's dress is obscene. Put them away love.“It's a family show #DancingOnIce.”Sammyj1966 agreed: “It is a bit ‘in your face’ isn’t it?”Londoner49 penned: “She is lovely  but that dress is totally inappropriate.