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Strictly Come Dancing star, 27, has been documenting her travels to the exotic location as she took her first holiday in three years.The EastEnders star has gone on a sandy beach holiday with a friend, following reports she has split from her longterm boyfriend, Sam Arnold.But yesterday Rose told of an awkward moment a stranger assumed she was in a relationship.In view of her 542,000 followers, the star recalled the moment while sharing a playful holiday snap.Rose wrote: "The awkward moment when a stranger thinks you're a couple so you play along with it," followed by a laughing emoji.In the picture, Rose and her friend held hands while standing in the crystal clear sea.Rose playfully blew her friend a kiss as her companion looked over with a smile.The star also shared a series of bikini-clad pictures to her grid, gushing over her trip away.Lying in the sand in a mismatched bikini, she penned: "This place is just insane."It is my first proper holiday in three years."Those who know me, know how much I love to travel so this is a dream," she added.Rose looked fresh-faced and happy as she made the most of her time in paradise.Her Strictly co-star John Whaite took to the comments, telling her to "enjoy".The star's trip comes after reports that she and her boyfriend Sam Arnold have gone their separate ways.A source has claimed that the couple have "grown individually".They said: "Rose and Sam drifted apart, especially after she became so busy with work projects and was in-demand with new work opportunities.“They still have a lot of love and respect for each other, but they’re also still young and working out their lives," they told The Sun.In 2019, Rose and Sam enjoyed a trip to Peru, with Rose sharing the incredible snaps

Channel 4 kept fans amused with the return of The Great British Bake Off this week as a new group of bakers took to the famous tent to show off their culinary skills. Over the years, the show has been the catalyst for the birth for some of the nation’s most loved stars, who have racked up legions of fans away from the baking world. While some have changed aplenty since their stint on GBBO, others have had extreme makeovers including one Strictly star and a bodybuilder.

Strictly Come Dancing camp concerning last year’s champion Giovanni Pernice have reportedly “raised eyebrows” among some of the show’s professional dancers. The BBC competition is set to return to our screens next month, with celebrities including Will Mellor, Helen Skelton, Matt Goss and Fleur East all joining this year’s stellar line-up of contestants. While this year’s dance pairings are yet to be officially announced, reports have surfaced that suggest pro dancer Giovanni could be heading to the final once again, according to The Mirror .

Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly facing a favouritism row as professional dancer Giovanni Pernice’s celebrity dance partner for this year is said to have been “leaked”. Giovanni, who won last year’s show with EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, after Rose was the first deaf contestant to take part in Strictly, is rumoured to be partnering this year with Richie Anderson in a same-sex couple, with rival dancers said to be fearing this could secure the Italian dancer’s place in the final again.

Kaye Adams has been announced as the fourth contestant to join the Strictly Come Dancing line-up.The 59 year old, who was recently left "shocked" to learn she needs hearing aids in both ears, shared the news herself on the hit ITV show Loose Women on Friday 5 August. Hollyoaks star Will Mellor was the first confirmed contestant to take part in the show on Thursday morning, with Kym Marsh joining him on the line-up not long after. Earlier today, it was also revealed that BBC Radio 2 host Richie Anderson will be taking part with a male professional dancer on the show – following on from John Whaite and Johannes Radebe's pairing in 2021, which made history.

Will Mellor is set to put on his dancing shoes as he's been confirmed as the first contestant to join the Strictly Come Dancing line-up. Sharing his joy over being cast for the star-studded show, which is said to be returning in September, the Hollyoaks star said: "I'm honestly so chuffed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year! "Not going to lie, it's totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge challenge but that's what life is all about." Will added: "This is also my Mum's favourite show and she’s had a really tough few years so I’m doing this is for her as well.

Vladimir Putin may have used body double when he visited IranBaby dies in hot car after dad 'forgets to drop them off at nursery'Margot Robbie returns to Neighbours for final ever episode as soap ends after 37 years‘Some one said something to me at the very start of this journey’, Adam concluded.‘They said that I deserve to be happy… I’m happy now’.Got a story?If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you. This year marks 50 years of Pride, so it seems only fitting that Metro.co.uk goes above and beyond in our ongoing LGBTQ+ support, through a wealth of content that not only celebrates all things Pride, but also share stories, take time to reflect and raises awareness for the community this Pride Month.And we’ve got some great names on board to help us, too.

Dan Walker has taken to social media to address the "awkward" message he ended up sending his wife.The Channel 5 newsreader, 45, accidentally told his wife Sarah Walker that he loved someone else following a texting blunder today which he blamed on predictive text.In view of his 276,000 Instagram followers, Dan laughed off the error.The former BBC Breakfast host wrote: "Definitely up there as one of the most awkward messages I’ve ever sent my wife," alongside three laughing faces."#PredictiveText", he added.Dan added a picture which showed him having made the error to his wife-of-21-years.The star wrote, "10 minutes away," after which he added, "I love John."Quickly rectifying the blunder, Dan added: "Not John... you," followed by another laughing face.Dan's Strictly Come Dancing co-star John Whaite was quick to comment on the post.John penned: "I knew it," as hundreds of Dan's followers like the comment.After sharing the post on Twitter, former Strictly pro Motsi Mabuse couldn't help but comment.Demanding answers, she wrote: "Who is John @mrdanwalker explain yourself lol," as the star replied with laughing emojis.Dan keeps snaps of his wife Sarah off of his social media platforms as well as his three children.Last year, the Strictly star revealed the real reason why he never shares photos alongside his wife on social media.Dan was asked about his wife's absence on his social media in a candid Q&A session.An Instagram user asked the star: "Why don't you post any photos with your wife?"Dan revealed that his partner prefers to not be on his social media accounts.He replied: "Good question...

Celebrity Gogglebox were left in tears after watching the coming out scene from Big Boys. Friday (1 July) night’s episode of the Channel 4 series was a Pride special and saw a group of LGBTQ+ celebrities and their loved ones tune into the week’s biggest shows. The episode closed off with the cast watching sitcom Big Boys, which is based on the life of comedian Jack Rooke (played by Dylan Llewellyn).

Birmingham Live. Read More: Neighbours’ final show date confirmed after ending 37 years on TV The episode included Strictly stars Johannes Radebe and John Whaite and actors Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney and William Gao – who play Nick, Charlie, Elle and Tao on the Netflix Heartstopper series. @AnsuyaPatel1978 asked: "#CelebrityGogglebox who is anyone on here anymore?! I feel so old not knowing who half the people are maybe add a little profile on everyone under their names?? #justsaying #justaskin.

Celebrity Gogglebox was innundated with the same complaint from viewers within minutes of the show starting. The Channel 4 show aired a special episode to celebrate Pride tonight (Friday, July 1).

Steps singer H shocked some of his own bandmates after claiming they 'murdered' the Diana Ross classic Chain Reaction. He made the comment when the performers appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox this evening (Friday, July 1).

Netflix hit Heartstopper will be taking part in Celebrity Gogglebox tonight (July 1).As part of a Pride special, actors Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney and William Gao will join the beloved series to share their reactions on all the latest in TV.They’re set to watch This Is My House, Big Boys and Scream, as well as some highlights from this year’s Glastonbury festival.More guest stars on tonight’s episode include Strictly Come Dancing runners-up John Whaite and Johannes Radebe, who were the show’s first male same-sex couple to compete.RuPaul’s Drag Race UK queens Tia Kofi and Lawrence Chaney will also be taking part, as well as stars Bimini Bon-Bouash and Self Esteem, and Feel Good star Mae Martin and comedian Lolly Adefope.EXCLUSIVE: First clip of #Heartstopper's @joelocke03 @kit_connor @Yazdemand and William Gao on #CelebrityGogglebox tonight.@C4Gogglebox will be on @Channel4 tonight at 9pm. pic.twitter.com/dZnoylw7ca— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) July 1, 2022Meanwhile, Heartstopper was renewed for two more seasons earlier this year.“We put so much love into the making of Heartstopper so to reassemble the team for two more seasons is a dream come true,” executive producer Patrick Walters said.

Celebrity Gogglebox will air an episode to celebrate Pride with the cast of Netflix's LGBTQ+ show Heartstopper. Actors Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney and William Gao – who play Nick, Charlie, Elle and Tao on the series, respectively – will join the show for a special airing tonight (July 1), sitting on their sofa and ready to dish on some telly.

Johannes Radebe is loud and proud, having exploded on the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor with a stack of feather boas and killer heels to make anyone jealous.READ: Strictly finalists Johannes Radebe and John Whaite reunite for Celebrity GoggleboxBut one thing he has been slightly more reserved on during his time in the spotlight is his love life, but as he covered HELLO!'s digital cover for Pride Month, the professional dancer lifted the lid. In candid comments, he explained: "Due to internalised homophobia for the longest time, I thought that I did not deserve love.WATCH: Johannes Radebe opens up about breaking boundaries with John Whaite"And it's a journey and the fact that I'm here at a place of acceptance and abundance, I feel like I'm ready and we'll see."MORE: Johannes Radebe reveals what his mother has taught him as she visits him for first time in UKREAD: Strictly's Johannes Radebe reveals how pairing with John Whaite affected relationship with his motherHe then joked: "I'll go on a couple of dates, I'm still checking out the scene, where are the brothers at? Hit me up, call me up."Speaking about the attributes he desires in his potential partner, he shared that "loyalty" and "kindness" were the two main ones."Kindness goes a long way because the day that we don't love each other, as long as we are kind to each other, it will carry us," he shared.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing stars John Whaite and Johannes Radebe have signed up for Celebrity Gogglebox on Channel 4. The Strictly runners up will join the regular cast for the ongoing series. Alread starring on the show are the likes of Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse.

Pride Month celebrations are in full swing with London Pride just days away, and if all goes to plan, Johannes Radebe is hoping to take the celebrations by storm "on a float somewhere in heels and a big feather boa".EXCLUSIVE: Johannes Radebe reveals what his mother has taught him as she visits him for first time in UKJohannes exploded onto our screens as part of Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, where he has dazzled with his campy choreography and has unapologetically been himself. He's won plaudits for performances in heels, drag, and even touching same-sex routines with best friend and fellow pro, Graziano Di Prima, and last year with his celebrity partner, John Whaite.Johannes Radebe stars on our Pride Digital CoverIt wasn't always easy for the dancer, who has previously spoken about being bullied and beaten up as a child, and in his most personal interview to date, he opens up about coming out to his mother, who he has a very strong bond with, and exclusively reveals that he is now looking for love."I'm still checking out the scene, where are the brothers at? Hit me up, call me up," Johannes, star of our Pride Digital Cover, jokes, before going on to share his dreams of having a big family: "I would love the opportunity to raise a child, or two, or four." "I would love the opportunity to raise a child, or two, or four," said JohannesFor me, it's a celebration of the LGBTQI+ community.

“I fearfully fumbled with the phrase, ‘I’m gay’ for those 60 minutes, but every time I wanted to blurt it out my own tongue asphyxiated me, rendering me speechless,” he wrote.“It was, and for many still is, a horrific cliff edge to be standing on, because once said, there’s no taking it back: no re-entry to the closet.”At the end of the lunch break, his Head of Year “brushed the creases out of her trouser legs” after she stood up and said: “I think I know what you want to say and it’s fine.”John said he felt “more confused” by his teacher’s words and felt “ashamed” that he couldn’t “just shout it from the rooftops”.But he continued his day like normal, “hanging out with my gang of girls while all the other lads played footy”.Strictly fans rushed to send John their support especially after he shared a candid Instagram post in May,John had posted a black and white picture of him and Paul alongside a lengthy caption where he wrote that “relationships are complicated” and not necessarily a “blissful merging of freedoms” but both “joyous and painful”.He went on to say: "We learn more about ourselves on a daily - if not hourly - basis, and we grow from those lessons.“After 14 years I’m blessed to have this man in my life, and how we define what we have is ours alone.“So do enjoy the work we both share publicly, but please respect that we all have a sacred and precious right to privacy.”

Helen Skelton, 38, shocked fans when she announced the split from her husband Richie Myler, 31, mere weeks ago.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton, 38, took to Instagram to like a post of Anne Marie's performance at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend concert.The short video showed a clip of the singer performing her song which mocked an ex-boyfriend, with Helen liking the post.It comes just weeks after the mum-of-three announced her split from husband Richie Myler, 31.BBC Radio 1 took to Instagram to share a short clip of Anne Marie's performance at their Big Weekend concert, which was captioned: "Sorry not sorry."They captioned the clip: "Me to my ex."In the video, Anne-Marie sang the lines from her new single, I Just Called: "I just called to say...

Strictly star John Whaite has opened up about his romance with fiancé Paul Atkins – prompting a number of supportive comments from his fans.John, 33, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a black-and-white snapshot of the couple smiling for the camera. WATCH: John Whaite makes Giovanni Pernice suffer!He explained in the caption: "Relationships are complicated - the ones we have with ourselves, and those that we share with others."They aren't a blissful merging of freedoms, but rather a complicated sharing of experiences, both joyous and painful.