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Love Island newcomer Antigoni Buxton has already made waves inside the Love Island villa, but outside of it, it's her very good looking parents that have caught the attention of the show's fans. Her 57 year old father Paul has had fans swooning over his incredible looks after Antigoni posted a poolside photo of the pair showing off her father's fit physique with rippling muscles and abs.

Laila Rouass has opened up about a deeply personal tragedy, revealing the devastating loss of her newborn niece, who passed away just a week after birth.The former EastEnders and Holby City actress, 53, spoke candidly about the profound grief her family endured and how it has shaped her perspective on baby loss and infertility. Attending the Mariposa Ball & Awards, which supports families affected by pregnancy and infant loss, Laila reflected on the heart-wrenching experience that brought her even closer to the cause. “It can feel very lonely.

Actress Laila Rouass has broken her silence on her split from snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan.The Footballer's Wives' star and the sports ace called time on their relationship after a decade together in 2024.The EastEnders actress, 49, and the sports star, 53, first sparked rumours their on-off 13-year romance had ended for good back in September. Speaking exclusively to the OK! about her split and current love life situation at the Mariposa Ball and Awards, Laila said: "I am going to keep that under wraps for now until there is something to speak about.” The Mariposa Ball & Awards is an evening of showbiz glitz and glamour, but behind the grandeur lies a cause with huge emotional weight.

EastEnders star Laila Rouass has split from her snooker star boyfriend Ronnie O'Sullivan, confirming the break-up with an emotional Instagram post.The couple, who were planned to marry at one point, dated for 13 years and shared a home together. Laila, 53, opened up about their split in an Instagram post, revealing that while she felt "hurt, pain and anger", she now feels "so much better, stronger and sexier". She wrote: "Break ups can strip you down to your essence.

Strictly Come Dancing was embroiled in a huge race row, when Anton du Beke said a celebrity looked like a "P***i". Anton was paired with actress Laila Rouass on the show 15 year ago, and made the comment after she'd undergone a spray tan. At the time, the late Sir Bruce Forsyth was hosting the show alongside Tess Daly.

Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan and his fiancee, actress Laila Rouass, have reportedly called it quits on their 12-year on-off relationship.The couple has struggled to spend quality time together due to Ronnie's busy schedule competing in international tournaments. A source told The Sun: "They have been going in different directions." The snitch elaborated that Ronnie's been jet-setting to places like China and Saudi Arabia for lucrative contests. "Laila's focus has reportedly been on her acting career.

EastEnders' Laila Rouass has spilled the beans on her character Ayesha Siddhu's complex relationship with Suki Panesar. In a dramatic twist, it was Nish Panesar who introduced Ayesha to Albert Square in the episode aired on Monday (August 5), after he uncovered a plot by Suki (played by Balvinder Sopal) and her son Vinny (portrayed by Shiv Jalota) to take him down.The plot thickened when it emerged that Ayesha is the very woman Suki had harboured feelings for many years ago.

Strictly star Laila Rouass arrives in EastEnders tonight as new character Ayesha – who is going to turn Suki’s life upside down as the Walford favourite is forced to relive her past. Laila recently hit the headlines when she spoke out about her Strictly experience in light of the recently controversy over the show, and her own experience with dance partner Anton Du Beke when she appeared on the show in 2009. And her character is also going to cause a stir in Walford when she arrives.

An EastEnders star split from her millionaire partner after reportedly finding out about his affair with his own cousin. Former Footballers' Wives actress Laila Rouass, who makes her sensational debut in EastEnders on Monday, 5 August, was said to have been left seething back in 2008, when she found out that mobile phone mogul Nasa Khan whisked the family member away to New York. Devastated Laila, then 37, allegedly ordered Nasa – who is the father of their daughter, Inez – out of their Surrey home.

EastEnders' Reiss Colwell finds himself in a web of deceit next week after he shockingly murdered his wife, Debbie, to clear her mounting care home debts. Debbie had been in a coma for some time following a stroke, and Reiss (played by Jonny Freeman) turned to murder to resolve his financial issues during Wednesday's episode of the BBC soap (July 24). Initially, he was using Debbie's money to fund his and Sonia's (Natalie Cassidy) IVF treatment, which has been a success.

Holby City actress Laila Rouass has come to the defence of her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Anton Du Beke amidst "false accusations, online abuse and harassment".The 53 year old star, also known for her roles in Footballers' Wives and Primeval, danced with Du Beke on the seventh series of the hit show in 2009, before he took up his current role as a judge. And in recent weeks, it has been claimed that she made a complaint against Anton - something which she has confirmed is not the case.The popular series has been caught up in controversy recently following allegations from several former contestants - with Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice both cut from the show's line-up as a result of allegations.

Holby City's Laila Rouass is set to make a "lifelong dream come true" with a guest appearance on EastEnders. The actress, who was born in Stepney, will be seen on the BBC soap as new character Ayesha in early August.The news comes after it was reported Laila had made a complaint against her former Strictly Come Dancing professional partner Anton Du Beke, amid the misconduct probe.

Actress Laila Rouass has been seen out for the first time since reportedly making a complaint against her former Strictly dance partner Anton Du Beke last week.The actress was all smiles, despite the drama, as she was spotted on a dog walk in a park with friends in Essex.The actress who has starred in the likes of Footballers’ Wives, Holby City and The Royals enjoyed the sunshine and looked effortlessly chic in relaxed jeans, sandals and a black blazer. Laila, whose partner is snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan, reportedly named Anton to lawyers Carter Ruck and their team are considering making an official complaint to the BBC following a remark said by Anton when the pair danced on Strictly Come Dancing in 2009.

Anton Du Beke appears to be ignoring any recent Strictly Come Dancing drama, as he took to the stage to celebrate his birthday with his "best friend" Giovanni Pernice.The professional-dancer-turned-judge on the BBC dancing show, said he was treated to "such a wonderful birthday serenade" from Llandudno while performing the Anton and Giovanni: Together tour.The Welsh crowd sang Happy Birthday to the 58-year-old, led by his friend Giovanni. Anton told his fans: "Thank you to everyone who has sent me birthday wishes today.

Giovanni Pernice has hit back at Amanda Abbington after she opened up about her sudden exit from Strictly Come Dancing last year.

Loose Women presenter Ruth Langsford has shown her support for her former Strictly Come Dancing dance partner Anton Du Beke in a post on Instagram. Sharing a photo of the two hugging outside Anton’s dressing room, Ruth’s post on Saturday 20 July wished the Strictly dancer and judge a happy birthday and she threw support behind him by calling him the "best partner ever." “Happy Birthday to the loveliest man and best Partner EVER!,” Ruth wrote about Anton, whom she danced with on the show in 2017, followed by: “Sending you a big birthday squeeze @mrantondubeke.” Meanwhile, on Anton’s own Instagram page, there were birthday wishes from his wife Hannah, Shirley Ballas and Strictly singer Lance Ellington.

Strictly Come Dancing’s bad week of PR just got a bit worse, with one of the show’s most popular judges now being investigated for a remark he made while working as a dancer on the show.

Former Strictly Come Dancing pro-dancer turned judge Anton Du Beke has been named to lawyers Carter Ruck by former celebrity dance partner Laila Rouass, according to the Mirror.The 57 year old dancer and presenter was paired with the former Hollyoaks and Footballers’ Wives actress in the 2009 edition of the show. It is understood that Laila’s complaint to lawyers follows a remark made by Anton at the time, in which he commented that the star looked like “a P***” after she had been given a spray tan.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has been dragged into a legal probe into alleged "serious misconduct" on the BBC show. The TV favourite, 57, has been named to lawyers Carter Ruck by former partner Laila Rouass, who he was paired with in 2009 while still a pro dancer.

EXCLUSIVE: Mind the Gap Productions is in Cannes launching sales on The Effects of Lying, a comedy-drama starring the likes of Ace Bhatti (Bohemian Rhapsody, Line of Duty), Laila Rouass (Spooks) and Mark Williams (Harry Potter franchise).

Naman Ramachandran U.K. streamer ITVX has acquired “The Effects of Lying,” a comedic drama with South Asian representation, from independent production company Bonaparte Films. It is directed by Isher Sahota, known for his work on “Grace” and “McDonald & Dodds” and produced by Jon Tarcy, whose previous work includes “Life in Black.” Written by James Hey (“Doctors”), the plot revolves around Naveen, a dutiful husband and loving father played by Ace Bhatti (“Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Line of Duty”). His life is turned upside down when a series of shocking events occur in just one day, exposing decades of festering secrets. Laila Rouass (“Holby City,” “Spooks”), Lauren Patel (“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie”), Navin Chowdry (“The End of the F***ing World”), Shaheen Khan (“What’s Love Got to Do with It?”) and Mark Williams (the Harry Potter franchise).

Naman Ramachandran British independent comedy feature “The Effects of Lying” has completed post-production and will be screened for distributors at BAFTA.Based on a script by James Hey (“Doctors”), and directed by Isher Sahota (“Hollyoaks”), the film follows a dutiful husband and loving father whose life falls apart when decades of festering secrets are exposed and he’s forced to face up to who he really is. The cast includes Ace Bhatti (“Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Line of Duty”), Laila Rouass (“Holby City,” “Spooks”), Navin Chowdhry (“The End of the F***ing World,” “Our Girl”), Shaheen Khan (“Mogul Mowgli”), Lauren Patel (“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie”), Adam Bregman (“Tolkien,” “Genius”) and Mark Williams (the Harry Potter franchise). Variety caught up with the cast and crew of the film on set in London during principal photography.The central family in the movie happens to be British Asian.