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Loose Women star has been touring the country as Mama Morton in an adaptation of the hit musical Chicago. However, Brenda was left with no choice other than to pull out of a show after she slipped on wet pavement and fracturing her fibula. The former X Factor star shared a photo of her leg in a cast at hospital on Instagram on Saturday (July 2).

X Factor star has been touring the country as Mama Morton in the hit UK musical adaptation of Chicago. However, the panelist has revealed she has had to pull out of a show after she slipped on wet pavement. Brenda shared a snap of her leg in a cast from hospital on Instagram and captioned the post: "I’m absolutely gutted that I will not be able to do my 2 shows today @chicagoonstage @wgbpl after slipping on a dodgy wet pavement here in Blackpool and fracturing my fibula.

Read more: GMB viewers say teachers have 'too much time off' in four day school week debate One of the stars of the series is Academy Award-nominated British actress Lesley Manville. She plays the role of Julie Jackson, the wife of Gary, a National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) stalwart who is found killed in the street by a crossbow. The series has been highly praised for its writing and its stellar cast, which as well Manville includes David Morrisey and Kevin Doyle.

Dame Arlene Phillips has graced our screens with her dancing expertise over the years but last week, the 79-year-old opened up about the heartbreak she faced when she was let go as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing.READ: Why did Arlene Phillips leave Strictly Come Dancing?The star sat on the panel of the hit BBC One show from 2004-2009 before getting replaced by Alesha Dixon.WATCH: Arlene Phillips's exciting photoshoot for HELLO!Talking to The Mirror, Arlene explained she still has never been told why she was taken off the show and discussed what her emotions were after she received the call.MORE: Former Strictly judge Arlene Phillips reacts to Motsi Mabuse joining showSEE: I’m A Celeb’s Arlene Phillips shocks campmates with health admission“I gave myself 48 hours to kick, scream, cry and sob, and eat scones with cream and jam, then I made myself wake up and get on with it," she told The Mirror. Arlene attended the Dominion Theatre for the Grease Press Night“I reflect and think, wow, I really didn’t ask the questions I needed to ask.

Dame Arlene Phillips has heaped praise on Peter Andre for taking to the stage after suffering public humiliation about the alleged size of his manhood.The Grease choreographer branded the actor “remarkable” as he showed his resilience by performing as Vince Fontaine at The Dominion Theatre in London hours after being dragged into the Wagatha Christie high court drama. Pete’s name took centre stage in the trial after Rebekah Vardy’s historic interview about their alleged night together was brought up in the courtroom, in which she talked about “having had sex” with the star and that he was “hung like a miniature chipolata”. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

The stars of Coronation Street and Emmerdale will have been believing in life after love - excuse the pun - after heading out in Manchester on Tuesday night (May 17). Actors from both of the ITV soaps hit the red carpet as a brand new show came to the Opera House.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli has quit the popular BBC competitive dance series after eighteen years, it has been claimed.The 66 year old was unable to participate in last year's judging panel after Covid restrictions prevented him from travelling to the UK, and professional dancer Anton Du Beke took his place alongside Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood, and Shirley Ballas. However, it has now been reported that Bruno will completely leave the UK behind to focus all of his attention Stateside on Dancing With The Stars US, in which he also serves as a panellist. "Bruno has quit the show for good,' a source told The Daily Mail.

Hollyoaks actress Abi Phillips has revealed she has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the age of 28, despite doctors initially dismissing her concerns.

Jeremy Kyle made his return to TV screens on Monday night (April 25) - three years after his ITV show was axed. Conflict resolution programme The Jeremy Kyle Show was suddenly dropped by the broadcaster in May 2019.

Arlene Phillip has recalled the 'awful' moment she found out she'd been axed from Strictly Come Dancing while consumed with grief at the loss of her beloved manager. The Prestwich-born dancer, choreographer, and TV star appeared as a judge on the BBC One dance show from 2004 to 2009.

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips has described The Wanted’s Tom Parker as “sweet and kind”, as she recalled working with him during rehearsals for Grease the Musical. Arlene and Tom, who tragically passed away aged 33 after being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour, teamed up in 2017 for a national tour production of the musical based on the iconic film.

used for two series during the COVID-19 pandemic, but ITV chiefs are relocating to their traditional base in the Australian jungle for the 2022 edition. Fans or history buffs will be able to walk past Cledwyn's shop and The Clink among other nooks and crannies. READ MORE: I'm A Celebrity confirmed to be returning to Australia for 2022 seriesLast December, TV viewers eventually voted for Emmerdale actor Danny Miller to be the 2021 winner.

Christopher Dean, Jayne Torvill, Ashley Banjo, and Oti Mabuse were bowled over by the former Strictly Come Dancing star’s routine with professional skater Vanessa Bauer and hailed it ‘effortless’. Brendan and Vanessa incorporated an umbrella into the routine for the show’s prop week, which also featured ambitious dance moves including a ‘death spiral’ and a trio of rotating lifts. Oti said she was so emotional after the performance, adding: ‘For weeks I’ve been saying I want more and I know you.

Dancing On Ice viewers were confused to spot Vanessa Bauer in the audience on Sunday night's show.

Dancing On Ice viewers were left taken-aback when presenter Phillip Schofield made a direct reference to Sally Dynevor's blunder during Sunday night's show. The Coronation Street actress had been tasked with a solo skating segment during the show, as Olympic pros Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean fought to get Sally improving in her technique and confidence.

Arlene Phillips believes it's “important” to see older women on television. The former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judge - who was replaced by Alesha Dixon on the BBC latin and ballroom competition - advocates for not just young women to be “represented” to ensure that generations of women do not just “disappear”. The 78-year-old television personality told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “We need to be represented on television.

This week was a stressful one on Dancing On Ice, according to Associate Creative Director Dan Whiston. Due to the heavy winds from Storm Eunice, rehearsals had to cease with everything still unfinished on Saturday, one day before the live show. "On Sunday morning everyone was stressed to the max because they hadn't had their normal rehearsal time," Dan shared.

Holly Willoughby revealed she ‘nearly threw up’ backstage over Stef Reid’s Dancing On Ice performance with Andy Buchanan. The pair hit the ice for Musicals Week, performing a stunning routine to One (Reprise) from A Chorus Line. However, while it was judges Ashley Banjo, Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean that they needed to impress, along with guest judge Arlene Phillips, it seems that the presenters were a little more worried for the contestants.

ITV series. Just one performance in, viewers were left puzzled by the latest batch of scores from the judges to contestant Regan Gascoigne.

Happy Mondays star Bez has been voted off 'Dancing On Ice'. The 57-year-old music star has become the latest celebrity to leave the ITV show, after he found himself in the dreaded skate-off alongside 'Coronation Street' actress Sally Dynevor. Bez - who was partnered with Angela Egan - failed to impress the judges during the skate-off and he was sent home instead of the soap star.