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CHANNEL 4 viewers were moved to tears when during an emotional tribute to late comedian, Sean Lock. The comedian passed away in August last year aged 58 after a long battle with cancer.

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.

Russia. The 44 year old was previously mocked for his non-political background as a comedian and an actor, who once starred in a TV show about becoming President of Ukraine by mistake.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Craig David Presents TS5, Joel Corry, Sophie Ellis Bextor and Faithless.Along with indie acts including The Wombats, The Kooks, Amy MacDonald, Pale Waves, Tom Grennan, The Vaccines and many more among them.Calling all comedy fans, there's also something to get excited about with Strictly Come Dancing winner Bill Bailey topping an animated bill of the best in British Comedy.He will also be joined by the likes of Barrioke and Elvana who will dish up a host of hilarious singalong moments too.A very limited number of weekend tickets are now on sale, with fans encouraged to grab their place at the biggest festival party of the summer ASAP to avoid disappointment.

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 is "set to return" to Dancing on Ice for a second season after her fantastic debut as a judge.The former Strictly star has become quite a hit on the show after taking over from John Barrowman who was sacked. The 31-year-old professional dancer has impressed ITV bosses with her "positive energy and warmth", with fans adoring her contribution to the skating competition.In an exclusive chat a source told The Sun: "Oti has been asked to return for next year.

Maisie Smith flaunted her stunning curves as she slipped into a skimpy thong bikini for a chilly river dip. The EastEnders star looked unbelievable in her two-piece as she went for a splash in Sheffield, which is the latest stop on the Strictly Come Dancing tour.

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.

MASKED Singer fans are convinced Traffic Cone is a Strictly winner and comedian - but do you agree? Fans of the ITV show flocked to Twitter certain they had uncovered him. Eagle-eyed fans thought they had worked out who the legend was behind the mask after Saturday night's performance.

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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.