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Sean’s representative announced Sean’s death in August and confirmed he had been battling cancer.A statement from Off The Kerb Productions said: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock."He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family."Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him. We kindly request that the privacy of his family and children is respected at this difficult time."Sean's friend Bill Bailey revealed shortly after his death that he had been battling lung cancer in secret.In an interview with ITV News, Bill said: "He had been diagnosed with lung cancer a few years ago and it was at the time quite a blow, particularly when it was quite advanced."We've tried to make the most of the last few years.

Dancing On Ice host Holly Willoughby looked incredible on Sunday's episode as she opted for a pink plunging dress. The This Morning star, 41, took to Instagram ahead of the ITV show to give her 7.6 million followers a glimpse at her outfit for the latest instalment of the skating competition.

Oti Mabuse will be replaced on Strictly Come Dancing by Polish professional Jowita Przystal, according to a new report.   The professional dancer, 31, took to Instagram on Tuesday where she confirmed she wouldn't be returning to the BBC One programme this autumn.  Oti wants to pursue other TV opportunities having established herself as a talent show judge with roles on ITV's The Masked Dancer and the current series of Dancing On Ice.

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.

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.

died in August last year aged 58 after a battle with lung cancer, was remembered by close friend Bailey in a post on Twitter.Sharing a photo of them both on Wednesday (February 16), Bailey wrote: “Six months since we lost Sean. Miss him everyday.”Six months since we lost Sean.

Elliot_gonzalez said: “It’s so bittersweet watching Sean Lock on #CatsDoesCountdown, knowing this his final appearance.“A funny genius until the end.Still can’t believe he’s gone.”LastSingleGirl added: “So good and sad to see Sean Lock on #CatsCountdown. A massive loss.”Antom tweeted: “Sean Lock was f’ing brilliant.That’s the tweet.

It has been reported that Oti Mabuse is set to sign on for a second series as a judge on Dancing On Ice. The Strictly Come Dancing star has reportedly dazzled fans with her “warmth” and “positive energy” and become a firm favourite on the show. The 31 year old replaced John Barrowman as a judge after he was axed from the hit ITV skating show.

Oti Mabuse, 31, is a firm Strictly favourite, having won the show two times in a row with Kelvin Fletcher in 2019 and Bill Bailey in 2020. But despite her glowing reputation and infectious personality, she too has become victim of nasty backlash from online trolls.In a new interview, the dancer opened up about her experience with racial abuse at the hands of those who "can’t even face themselves in the mirror".She told Radio Times: " I've faced some backlash while performing on the show."I've never really spoken about it because I’ve tried for so long to think about it this way: I work on a show that ten million people love; if ten or 100 people aren’t nice to me, that is not representative of everyone else’s view."She went on: "It’s taken years for me to get that into my head."To get tweeted or receive a message in my inbox being racially abusive, or fat-shaming me, is horrible.

Oti Mabuse, 31, stunned many last month when it was announced she would replace John Barrowman as a judge on this year's Dancing on Ice.The dance professional has hinted she could return to Strictly Come Dancing, however negotiations for the 2022 season are yet to begin.Many fans of Oti's feared her sudden move to ITV, four days after Strictly finished, could ruin her chance of returning to the ballroom floor.Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, Oti revealed: "Those conversations happen in February."It will have to be something we talk about as a team."Last November, Oti's exit from Strictly was hinted at due to there being speculation that two dancers were considering quitting the hit show.Oti was tipped as well as Aljaz Skorjanec being tipped to be leaving the show.At the time, the speculation prompted a show source to say: "Bosses will worry other stars could follow."Oti admitted last week that although she "loves" Strictly, she is not sure what her future is on the show.Speaking to Fabulous magazine last weekend, she said: "I really love Strictly, and we just had the final and all that emotion. Did you see me [during the final]? I looked like a mess.“It has been such a big part of my life.The best part of my whole dancing career has been Strictly."So, I don’t know yet, I really don’t.”Oti joined Strictly in 2015 and has since become the most successful professional in the history of the show.She lifted the Glitterball Trophy for two consecutive years with partners Kelvin Fletcher and Bill Bailey.The Latin American champion first hinted she would leave the dancing show in April 2021.Speaking prior to the latest series, Oti told The Telegraph: "I love to dance, and I also love bringing joy to so many people.

Bill Bailey has remembered his friend, comedian Sean Lock, in a poignant post on Christmas Day.

Dancing On Ice judge John Barrowman has been replaced by Strictly pro dancer Oti Mabuse for the new series of the skating show which starts next month.

Strictly star Oti Mabuse has announced an exciting career move to an ITV show.

READ MORE: The Masked Singer 2022: Start date, time, judges and full line-up Oti, who won the BBC dancing show two years in a row with soap star Kelvin Fletcher and comedian Bill Bailey, said: "As a professional dancer I have always had so much respect for the skating professionals on Dancing On Ice. "It is an exceptional skill that is also so beautiful to watch.

Strictly Come Dancing in the show's first ever socially distanced series last year.The 56-year-old defined the odds and beat his competitors to the top spot with Oti Mabuse, 31.Viewers witnessed the dancing duo lifting the Glitterball trophy as a mass of confetti fell from the ceiling.Unlike other years, the couple only had each other to hug due to Covid-19 restrictions.As part of the rules, each couple had to form their own bubble and were not allowed to mix with others.In a new interview, the comedian said his win was yet to sink in a year on as he shared what happened to the trophy.Rod Stewart cuts off The One Show hosts over 'touchy subject'"We never really celebrated afterwards," he spilled."We never really had a bit of a ‘waheeeey’…

Strictly Come Dancing fans are reeling as the two dancers, Oti Mabuse and Aljaz Skorjanec, have supposedly told friends they will quit the show.

Bill Bailey, 56, has made his stance on Brexit clear as he emphasised that the only option now is to “get on with it”. The Never Mind the Buzzcocks star, however, admitted that he believed the referendum had split the public opinion.Asked whether Brits will be disappointed by Brexit, Bill explained: “I’m sure.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Bill Bailey has opened up about dancing with a partner who hasn't been vaccinated against coronavirus on the popular BBC show.The comedian, 56, who won the show in last year's series with dance pro Oti Mabuse, told how he ruled out performing with an unvaccinated dancer saying that it "wasn't worth the risk".When asked whether he would have danced with a partner who hadn't been vaccinated, The Famous Five singer revealed that it would have been a hard no.Bill said: "I wouldn't.

Katie McGlynn didn't have much luck while starring in Strictly Come Dancing.There were rumours she didn't get on with her partner Gorka Marquez, which he has since denied. She also found herself in the first dance off of the series on week two of the show.The judges chose to save the Coronation Street actress, and send Nadia Sawalha home.

incoming Strictly Come Dancing cohort will fare appears to be my superpower. Whether it’s a sixth sense that can detect two left feet or whether I’ve just watched too much of the BBC’s premier dancing programme, I have form for guessing who will do well and who will fail.