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Bill Bailey has said he’s got enough material to make a second heavy metal album with.The comedian, who is particularly well-known for his love of metal, released an album called Bill Bailey In Metal in 2011, following an appearance at the now-defunct festival Sonisphere that same year.“I was thinking about it the other day while I was archiving a load of old stuff,” he told Metal Hammer. “There’s a whole bunch of new songs I’ve written that would suit the metal treatment.

Oti Mabuse has admitted that she struggled after receiving "hurtful" comments about her weight and said women get "put through the trenches".

Oti Mabuse has opened up about the valuable "huge lesson" she learned following ITV's decision to axe her weekend breakfast show.

The stars of Strictly Come Dancing 2024 have spoken out just days after the series finale about the show which faced a troublesome time before the latest run.

Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland put so much effort into every dance that at times he seemed close to collapse - but if he thought his reward would be keeping the Glitterball trophy, he's going to be disappointed.The 47-year-old comedian won the BBC dance competition on Saturday night alongside Dianne Buswell and the pair were pictured holding the large trophy. However, as many previous winners have pointed out, the BBC keep hold of the trophy and provide Strictly winners with a tiny version - "the size of a grapefruit" as former winner Bill Bailey described it" - home with them instead.

Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse is officially heading into the jungle for I'm A Celeb and has said having her baby is the reason why she’s heading to the other side of the world. Oti, 34, confessed: “Now I have had my baby daughter, I want to get back to the adventurous and fun Oti.” Oti gave birth to her daughter last November and says that while she wants to take on this adventure, she knows it’ll be tough leaving her one-year-old at home. Oti added: “Of course not seeing my daughter is going to be hard.

Oti Mabuse has sparked a demand for her return but not the ballroom as she made a surprirse return to Strictly Come Dancing. The dancer and TV star was among the guests on the latest episode of spin-off It Takes Two.

Professional dancer Oti Mabuse has made a surprise return to Strictly Come Dancing three years after she left the series. Oti, who is the sister of Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse, was a pro dancer on the show between 2015 and 2021, when she left to pursue other TV roles. She is now best known for Dancing On Ice, where she appears as a judge on the series alongside Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill, and Ashley Banjo.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans called for a ‘petition’ to bring back one of the show’s former stars following an ‘epic’ professional group dance choreographed by Oti Mabuse. The professional dancers performed a paso doble, led by Nancy Xu and Dianne Buswell, during Sunday night’s results show.

Strictly Come Dancing champ Bill Bailey had to say goodbye to his iconic locks after a barbecue mishap set them alight.The 59 year old, who danced his way to victory in the 2020 series of the BBC dance show, is due to grace our screens on the Graham Norton show tonight, sharing the spotlight with actress Amy Adams, rock legend Bruce 'The Boss' Springsteen and American sensation Vanessa Williams. However, his trademark tresses turned into a safety risk when the universe seemingly sent him a sign to get a trim.

Oti Mabuse wasn't "100% in" her marriage to Marius Iepure because of the pressures of 'Strictly Come Dancing as she recalled breaking down in the shower while taking part.

Oti Mabuse has openly shared the impact that her dedication to Strictly Come Dancing had on her personal life, particularly her marriage.The 34 year old professional dancer spoke about how her commitment to the BBC hit show caused her to become physically and emotionally distant from her husband, Marius Lepure. Oti joined Strictly just a year after tying the knot with her Romanian partner in 2014. During a heartfelt conversation on Paul Carrick Brunson's We Need To Talk podcast, Oti referred to the show as "a lifestyle choice" rather than just a television programme.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left in awe of Chris McCausland's incredible performance on Saturday, 28 September's show.The comedian, who is the show's first blind contestant, danced a Foxtrot to Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy with his partner Dianne Buswell, leaving viewers speechless.Taking to social media platform X, fans praised Chris, calling him an inspiration and saying they hope he wins this season's show. One fan wrote "Chris is my winner.

EastEnders star Micah Balfour has announced that he's expecting a baby with his partner Nat, as the pair share their very first baby scan. The actor, 46, is best known for playing Junior Knight on the BBC soap as well as PC Benjamin Gayle on The Bill and Jermaine Bailey on Emmerdale.Taking to Instagram on Saturday 3rd August, Micah revealed that he was expecting his first child with partner Nat, 33.

Oti Mabuse has made a sensational return to Strictly Come Dancing. After hanging up her dancing shoes two years ago, the beloved pro has been spotted at rehearsals for the show's upcoming series. However, Oti's comeback won't be on the actual dancefloor as she is there to sprinkle some of her choreographic magic for a dance by the Strictly professionals, according to The Sun.

Sir Elton John has joined a string of celebrities sending messages of support to Keir Starmer - and urging the public to vote Labour. The Rocketman singer joins Game of Thrones star Kit Harrington, funnyman Jason Manford and Dragons Den legend Deborah Meaden who also sent their messages of support.

Tess Daly was full of nostalgia which led to fans flooding her with messages as she reflected on Strictly Come Dancing's huge milestone. The hit BBC One dance contest first aired on May 15 2004 as a new incarnation of the professional dancing series Come Dancing.

Just days after Strictly Come Dancing won the BAFTA for Best Entertainment programme, the BBC have teased that there will be a special spin-off show as part of Strictly’s 20th anniversary celebrations.To mark the show’s birthday, and to celebrate the fact that it is the BBC’s most successful entertainment series, the special Strictly will look back on some of the best and most memorable moments from the series over the years. Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC, said: “Throughout its 20-year history, the show has launched careers, sparked trends, and touched the hearts of millions with its dazzling performances, emotional journeys, and unforgettable moments and we will be showcasing it all in this very special programme.” While more details of the anniversary special are currently under wraps, Suzy Lamb, Managing Director, BBC Studios Entertainment, added: “From glittering Ballroom numbers to high-energy Latin routines, the show continues to push the boundaries of dance and entertainment and we want viewers to join us in raising a toast to 20 years of sparkle and shine in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom.” The show is likely to feature the many stand out moments from two decades of dance that began in 2004, when news presenter Natasha Kaplinsky took the first glitterball home with dance partner Brendan Cole.

Actress Maisie Smith has shared an adorable throwback picture to when she was a child.The 22-year-old posted two stunning selfies to Instagram, followed by an old photograph of her as a toddler in a pink and purple tutu. She captioned the cute post: "Same girl, bit more hair" referencing her short locks in the throwback picture.

EastEnders actress Maisie Smith has hinted that she might be making a return to the BBC soap after leaving the show in December 2021.The 22-year-old actress, who played Tiffany Butcher, made a guest appearance in March 2022 as part of Keegan Baker's emotional exit storyline, much to the delight of the show's fans. Speaking exclusively to OK!, the former Strictly Come Dancing contestant hinted she might make a welcome return to the soap, telling us she was "sure" she'd be back.

It's famously one of the most gruelling celebrity shows on TV, but Krishnan Guru-Murthy has admitted to being worried he has bitten off more than he can chew with Strictly Come Dancing.The journalist has said his biggest worry is being physically unable to do the dances as he has "never exercised" and is "overweight" and suffers from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, although the prospect of stepping into the ballroom has helped him to keep off some weight he lost earlier in the year. While he might not be expecting to compete with the likes of Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier, Krishnan, 53, explained why the time was finally right for him to do Strictly after it being a "hard no" in the past.