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JB Gill has confessed that the intense Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals are already taking a toll on his body.The pop star and TV presenter, 37, is set to hit the famous dance floor this Saturday (September 14) evening as the BBC competition returns with a fresh batch of celebs hoping to waltz away with the glitterball trophy. Speaking at the National Television Awards this week, JB reflected on his Strictly journey so far, saying: "It's going really well.The body is starting to hurt I'm not going to lie but I'm still smiling.

JADE and JLS’ Aston Merrygold were among the mourners at the funeral of former Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne on Monday (January 27).The star – real name James Lee Willilams – was found dead on January 5 at the age of 32 at their home in Cheshire. Police later confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances around their passing.The service was held at a church in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire in North Wales and saw a number of The Vivienne’s friends in attendance, including former Little Mix star JADE and JLS singer Aston Merrygold, as well as Ian ‘H’ Watkins of Steps, Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney, comedian Jayde Adams, former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona, actress Jennifer Ellison and TV personality Kim Woodburn.A horse-drawn carriage carried a coffin with a white floral arrangement and tributes reading ‘Vivienne’, ‘James’ and ‘Son’.The Vivienne was the winner of the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2019, having already risen to prominence in 2015 after becoming the UK Drag Ambassador for the American series.Williams, who was born in Wales, also came third on the 2023 series of Dancing On Ice, and was also known for their role in the musical version of The Wizard Of Oz.A vigil was held for The Vivienne on January 12 outside Liverpool’s St.

Mourners including former Little Mix star Jade Thirwall, Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney, Steps singer Ian 'H' Watkins and TV personality Kim Woodburn were seen arriving for the funeral of Drag Race UK star The Vivienne.

Mourners including Jade Thirlwall, Steps singer Ian “H” Watkins and Kim Woodburn have begun to arrive for the funeral of Drag Race UK star The Vivienne.The service for the star, real name James Lee Williams, who died earlier this month aged 32, is being held at a church in Denbighshire, north Wales. Ian Watkins, wearing a red tartan suit, walked towards the church with comedian Jayde Adams, who wore a bright green coat and trilby hat, and other friends. Jade Thirlwall and former The X Factor contestant Marcus Collins were also among the mourners arriving, with many wearing green for the service and Vivienne Westwood badges worn on the lapels of some of the men’s suits.

Strictly Come Dancing champ Louis Smith is a dad again! The Olympic gymnast, who took home the glitterball trophy in 2012, shared the joyous news with his fans on Tuesday 17 December. He posted the first snap of his newborn and revealed their cute name. Louis wrote: "Remi Monroe Smith.

JLS star JB Gill left Strictly Come Dancing fans in stitches as he re-created his viral "Merry Christmas" meme after his final dance with his professional partner, Lauren Oakley.The pair danced a flawless Samba for their final dance of the series, scoring the perfect 40 from judges Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas. When heading back to the Clauditorium for one last time, the singer was asked by host Claudia Winkleman what it would mean for him to walk away with the Glitterball Trophy, to which the 38-year-old responded: "To lift that glitterball trophy would literally be the perfect MERRY CHRISTMAS," referencing his hilarious meme dating all the way back to the X-Factor days.

Former Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer, Janette Manrara, received a flurry of messages after sharing a photo with one of her previous dance partners on social media.The star was back presenting the BBC2 spin-off show It Takes Two on Wednesday (December 11), where she was joined by four supporters for each of the BBC One dance contest's finalists. Among them was Aston Merrygold, who was there to support his JLS bandmate JB Gill, who has made it to the Strictly 2024 final with professional dance partner Lauren Oakley.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said 'he knows' as one of JB Gill's biggest supporters spoke out on a previous 'upset' which should help secure his win this weekend.

Janette Manrara was flooded with messaages as she took to social media with a snap of herself and one of her former Strictly Come Dancing partners.

JB Gill believes he can win Strictly Come Dancing as "the underdog". The JLS singer knows he isn't the favourite to lift the glitterball trophy, with comic Chris McCausland tipped to triumph, but he's still doing his best and hopes to prove people wrong by being rewarded for his hard work.

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JLS singer Oritsé Williams and his wife Kazz have opened up exclusively to OK! about the birth of their beautiful baby boy, Shiva Zion Olumidé Williams - who they welcomed into the world on October 3 at 6.47am, weighing 7lbs, 8oz. His arrival, the couple explained, was a long time coming as they previously had two devastating miscarriages. “When we found out we were pregnant this time around, I was happy and scared at the same time," Kazz, 40, said.

Keeping a secret isn’t always an easy thing to do – but for Oritsé Williams and his wife Kazz it gave them something special to hold on to. Just five weeks ago the singer – who shot to fame with boyband JLS alongside Aston Merrygold, JB Gill and Marvin Humes – announced in an adorable Instagram post that his wife of two years was pregnant. On 14 October, the 37-year-old told his followers, “Overwhelmed with emotion, love, and awe, words can’t express how I feel about my Queen.” But what fans don’t know is that their baby boy had already safely arrived 11 days before.

JLS, the boy band that shot to fame on The X Factor 16 years ago, remains a mystery to many who don't know what their name stands for.

A former Strictly Come Dancing contestant has said JB Gill needs to 'show more personality' amid claims he is 'under pressure'. JLS star JB is through to another week on the BBC dance contest after surviving Halloween Week, however he will be paired with a different partner this weekend (November 2).

Strictly contestant JB Gill and his partner Amy Dowden, who made her triumphant return to the show this series following cancer treatment, have been impressing viewers on the dance show so far. And JB's JLS bandmate Oritse Williams, who earlier this year spoke movingly about being a carer for his mum, who has MS, speaks exclusively to OK! at artist Zara Muse's latest exhibition, Winds of Change, at London's Grove gallery, as he says he has high hopes for the pair.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left delighted when they saw just who was backing JB Gill in the ballroom during his latest performance alongside professional dance partner Amy Dowden.

JB Gill has been defended by his famous pal following his latest Strictly Come Dancing performance. The JLS star was back in the ballroom alongside his professional dance partner Amy Dowden on Saturday night (September 28).

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were quick to spot JB Gill's nod to his roots as he took to the dancefloor once again alongside professional dance partner Amy Dowden.

JB Gill has been flooded with messages as he shared a 'baby face' throwback as he excitedly shared news away from the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom. The JLS star is currently in the midst of preparing for his second live performance in the BBC One dance contest.

It was heralded by many viewers as the best season yet - but when Strictly Come Dancing returned on Saturday 14 September with a dazzling, fun and colourful launch show, one change to proceedings had some fans seeing red.That glaring absence was the lack of a same-sex pairing, as per previous years - and fans were swift to take to X to vent their upset. One wrote: "I really loved the launch show but I can't help feeling sad about the lack of same sex pairings, even in the group dances.

JB Gill has admitted that the intense Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals are already taking a toll on his body.