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A UK celebrity version of The Traitors is said to be coming to screens soon just days after the third season of the BBC show wrapped up last week.

The Masked Singer's Pegasus was the second star to be shown the door on the popular ITV show this weekend. Prue Leith was unveiled as the celebrity behind the mask during Sunday's (January 5) episode, which also saw Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway revealed as Spaghetti Bolognese after Saturday night's cliffhanger ending.The panel, featuring Maya Jama, Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall and Jonathan Ross, returned with special guest Vicky McClure, all trying to figure out the identities of the celebs in the extravagant costumes.

The Masked Singer's Pegasus has had their identity revealed and fans have said it was the easiest one ever.

BBC Sports Personality of the Year is the biggest night in the sporting calendar, as stars gather to celebrate a year of sports achievements including the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris, Euro 2024 in Germany, and the Men’s and Women’s T20 World Cups.The event, held at MediaCity in Salford, kicked off at 7pm on Tuesday 17 December with Gabby Logan, Clare Balding and Alex Scott hosting the event. Alex looked stunning in a strapless black gown, while Clare dazzled in a trouser suit with a bronze brocade jacket and Gabby added to the glamour with a sparkling black fringe dress.The trio were onstage to oversee awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award, which is being given to Sir Mark Cavendish, the Unsung Hero Award, Coach of the Year, Team of the Year, World Sport Star of the Year, Young Sports Personality of the Year, the Helen Rollason Award given for “outstanding achievement in the face of adversity,” and of course, the much sought after Sports Personality of the Year award, for which the nominees are triathlete Alex Yee, para cyclist Dame Sarah Storey, darts player Luke Littler, Real Madrid and England’s Jude Bellingham, cricketer Joe Root, and Keely Hodgkinson, who won a gold over 800m in Paris.

The iconic BBC Sports Personality of the Year award is back for its 71st year and will be presented by Gabby Logan, Alex Scott, and Clare Balding.

The annual BBC Sports Personality of the Year takes place on Tuesday night as six high-profile athletes aim to take the prestigious trophy home.

The BBC have had a major schedule shakeup which has forced EastEnders off air tonight. And EastEnders is not the only show to be cancelled, The One Show will also not make it to screens on Tuesday (17 December).The two shows are making way for the annual Sports Personality of the Year ceremony. Sports fans will get to tune in to see their heroes be celebrated during the show hosted by Gabby Logan, Alex Scott and Clare Balding.The show kicks off at 7pm and stretches across two hours resulting in EastEnders being moved to Friday (20 December) instead.

Following the success of mother-son duo Ross and Diane in the second series of The Traitors, it looks like the producers of the hit show known for its deceit and treachery are looking for another family for the celebrity version of the series. Celebrity Traitors is expected to film in early 2025, and BBC bosses are currently recruiting famous names for the show, with Daisy May Cooper and her brother Charlie reported to have been approached.

Rose Ayling-Ellis, famed for her roles on EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing, has taken on a groundbreaking role this summer as part of the presenting team for Channel 4's Paralympics coverage.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has given her first interview since the Giovanni Pernice scandal, sharing her "most important life lesson".

Former Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds has opened up about her life after retirement, revealing she still enjoys a dip in the pool despite occasionally getting 'annoyed' with other swimmers.The 29-year-old swimming sensation, who is set to make her presenting debut at the upcoming Paralympics in Paris, spoke about her current relationship with the sport. Ellie, who clinched her first Paralympic medal at just 13 years old, shared that she aims for a weekly swim to keep her mind sharp.

It’s back to the French capital for more sporting glory as the 2024 Paralympic Games get underway – and Channel 4 has assembled a star-studded presenting team to cover all the exciting events. From seasoned sports presenter Clare Balding and Paralympian Ade Adepitan to former racing driver Billy Monger and TikTok star Fats Timbo, some of the biggest names on TV are covering more than 1,300 hours of live sport. Five-time gold medallist Ellie Simmonds will make her live presenting debut during the 2024 Games.

Clare Balding, the celebrated host of Wimbledon and who is currently covering the Paris 2024 Olympics, treasures her downtime at her stunning Chiswick residence, shared with her wife Alice Arnold and their beloved cats Eric and Button. Despite fantasies of lavish mansion living near Regent's Park in London, Clare - who regularly appears on Celeb Gogglebox with Alice - has shared her fondness for her current abode, appreciating its prime positioning.

The 2024 Olympic Games are well under way, and we're enjoying every moment of the thrilling sports action. Ensuring we're kept up to date with all the major highlights from the Paris Games on BBC, are seasoned presenters Clare Balding, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan leading the coverage – despite being 'forced to abandon' their roles.

The 2024 Olympic Games are here, with another fortnight full of exciting sporting action ahead of us. Viewers in the UK will be tuning in to watch all the big moments from the Games in Paris on the BBC, with the broadcaster's coverage being led by the experienced presenting trio of Clare Balding, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan. Clare is one of the nation's most respected and recognisable hosts, having presented shows across the BBC, Channel 4 and BT Sport and fronted huge sporting events like the Grand National, Commonwealth Games and Wimbledon.

TV sports commentator Clare Balding was reduced to tears as she spoke live on the BBC about tennis player Andy Murray on Thursday 1 August, shortly after he and partner Dan Evans lost their quarter final men’s doubles match at the Olympics and therefore ended their time at the tournament.The match was Andy’s final professional appearance after he announced he would retire after the Olympic Games in Paris.The match, in which Andy and Dan lost in straight sets to Team USA pair Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul, was broadcast live on the BBC, with the cameras turning to Clare and co-presenters Rebecca Adlington and Mark Foster after the game was over. “My word, hasn't he shown us everything he is about in his three matches here,” she began. "It is never over until it's over.

Gabby Logan has come to the defence of her colleague Clare Balding and the BBC, following accusations that the presenter made an 'incredulous' comment live on air.

BBC sports presenter Clare Balding has revealed that she was once proposed to by a soldier boyfriend before she met her wife, Alice Arnold.The 63 year old, who is currently leading the coverage of the Paris Olympics, tied the knot with former Radio 4 broadcaster Alice, 62, in 2015 after being in a civil partnership since 2006. Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Clare shared that she had a "one very serious" relationship with an Army man for "two or three years" before meeting Alice.

The Olympic Games have kicked off in Paris, with the French capital hosting an epic Opening Ceremony on Friday, 26 July. Sporting events begun the following morning, with many athletes hoping to take home a gold medal. The BBC's coverage of Paris 2024 will be led by a number of faces, including Clare Balding and Gabby Logan, but they will face restrictions due to French employment laws.The hosts will not be able to present both morning and evening coverage for the BBC, according to the Telegraph.This is due to the country's strict laws which state that workers must have a minimum of 11 hours rest between shifts.This means the same presenter will not be able to host morning and evening coverage, despite this usually being the case.

The 2024 Olympic Games kicked off in Paris tonight (Friday 26 July) with a show-stopping opening ceremony - although BBC commentator Rebecca Adlington didn't hold back when giving her opinion on the big French welcome.The three-hour spectacle took place on the River Seine, with the likes of Lady Gaga and Celine Dion performing as part of the big show. However, the rainy weather proved to put a dampener on the experience - particularly for those live on the scene.

Four beloved BBC shows are set to be taken off air in a huge TV schedule shake-up. With Wimbledon kicking off on Monday, 1 July, the broadcaster has had to make room in its schedule for daily coverage of the tournament. Extended coverage of Wimbledon will be fronted by Clare Balding, 53, across BBC One and BBC Two.The likes of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will compete in the highly anticipated tennis tournament this year.