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Melanie C didn't hold back when talking about her former Spice Girls bandmate Victoria Beckham on the recent episode of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Vs The World. She told British contestant Baga Chipz, "When you were performing, I was like, there's a resemblance... Posh Spice! "But you know what? Your vocals are much better!," she joked as the contestants burst into laughter.The two have a stormy past, including a major blowout at the 1996 Brit Awards which resulted in Melanie telling her to f**k off.

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Stacey Dooley was put on the spot during Tuesday's The One Show, where she was asked about rumours of an engagement between herself and boyfriend Kevin Clifton.MORE: Stacey Dooley shares intimate glimpse into romantic date night with Kevin CliftonSpeaking to hosts Lauren Laverne and Jermaine Jenas on the BBC Show, the presenter was quick to brush off speculation.WATCH: Stacey Dooley resembles a catwalk model in gorgeous series of outfits"Stacey, we mentioned that you're a Strictly winner, you took home the glitterball with the love of your life Kevin," remarked Lauren, to which Stacey replied: "I know, what a cliche."MORE: Kevin Clifton makes rare comment about 'marriage' to Stacey DooleyREAD: Stacey Dooley comments on relationship with Kevin Clifton's ex-wife Karen HauerLauren then quizzed: "You've got to get your hand out here, you don't have an announcement? Would we be the first to know?"Shutting the question down, Stacey quipped: "You would absolutely be the first to know. But no, I’m so dull.

Stacey Dooley brushed off engagement rumours with The One Show hosts earlier tonight.The documentary filmmaker was quizzed about this by host Lauren Laverne on the BBC One chat show.Stacey has been in a relationship with her boyfriend Kevin Clifton since they won Strictly Come Dancing back in 2018.The pair now live together, and regularly share updates on their life on social media.However, host Lauren was keen to know if there was anything they haven’t yet shared on The One Show today.Stacey was a guest alongside The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades.Lauren began by congratulating Jay on his recent engagement to his girlfriend.She then pointed out that Stacey is good at planning engagement parties as she shared a video of one the star did in her flat.Lauren said: “This was all done last year when the restrictions allowed.“Stacey, we mentioned that you’re a Strictly winner, you took home the glitterball with the love of your life Kevin.”To this, Stacey then interjected to say: “I know, what a cliche.”Lauren then quizzed her: “You’ve got to get your hand out here, you don’t have an announcement?“Would we be the first to know?”Stacey then quipped back: “You would absolutely be the first to know.“But no, I’m so dull. No, I'm not getting married.”Stacey was on the show to promote her new book, called Are You Really OK?This sees the presenter exploring “Britain’s Mental Health Emergency”.Stacey was planning to launch a book tour alongside its release as well.However, the star recently shared how she’s had to postpone this in light of Covid restrictions.Posting on Instagram on January 14, she said: “Gang, I'm bloody gutted.

The One Show this evening, the star, 59, who played Tony Smart in the sitcom, didn't hold back as he shared his thoughts on the behaviour of the remaining candidates who are vying to win the £250,000 prize and investment from Lord Alan Sugar.The star spoke to BBC presenters Jermaine Jenas and Lauren Laverne about the new series of The Good Karma Hospital.However, the duo first spoke to The Apprentice: You're Fired! host Tom Allen about the series so far this year.The funnyman gave an insight into this week's show, which sees the remaining contestants set out to create a non-alcoholic beverage.In the clip, some of the contestants could be heard arguing about the amount of salt to put in their beverage.Harpreet Kaur could be heard telling her team to use "five drops of salt, unless you put more and put something like 10".Wanting to try both, Alex Short said to her: "Give it to me once you've done this and we'll put 10 drops in and we'll make one more and we'll do five drops."However, Harpreet thought that they were pressed for time.She said: "We're not making another drink, we're just going with this."However, Alex didn't agree, replying: "Get another one going now."But she soon snatched the vial out of his hand claiming that they didn't have any more time."We're not making another one, please make this" she insisted as her fellow candidates looked on amused at the scene.Karren Brady watched the scene in silence before the entrepreneurs tasted the results of their non-boozy tipple.Following the preview, Lauren went on to ask the actor about his ale company."How easy is it to make your own drinks?" Lauren quizzed the actor."You nearly fell off the sofa after watching that!" Jermaine quipped, commenting on Neil's shocked

2ManyDJs and Soulwax’s David Dewaele has opened up about a number of new remixes with Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 6 Music yesterday (January 17).When asked by Laverne what remixes 2ManyDJs had coming up, he revealed that the group had been working on a new remix with Wet Leg.“There’s a few coming up,” he told Laverne. “One is Wet Leg, which is quite exciting.”After this, he went on to share a new, 20-minute remix of New Order’s ‘Blue Monday’ for the show’s Desert Island Disco slot.Speaking about how the song came about, Dewaele said: “We…found all these versions and cover versions and people playing the song ‘Blue Monday’ by New Order.

Tilly Ramsay and her partner Nikita Kuzmin were axed from Strictly Come Dancing last weekend after an intense dance-off with Rhys Stephenson and Nancy Xu.

The One Show hosts Lauren Laverne and Jermain Jenas this evening when they touched upon a "touchy subject".The award-winning singer, 76, was asked about why he didn't make an appearance in the 1985 Live Aid concertSpeaking to Gone Girl actress Rosamund Pike about whether she had a "sliding doors" moment with being asked to do the Harry Potter movies, the star revealed that she hadn't.Turning to singer Sir Rod, Lauren said: "But there was for you, I saw some headlines today because it was revealed in the paper this morning that you were supposed to be part of Live Aid in 1985 and you only just found out why that didn't end up happening."Turning to Rosamund, Rod said exasperatedly, "It's a very touchy subject", as he awkwardly repositioned

Stephen Fry admitted he would "cry with embarrassment" if he had to watch Strictly Come Dancing as he appeared on Friday's episode of The One Show.The TV star, 64, was joined by Strictly star AJ Odudu and her pro partner Kai Widdrington on the sofa as he confessed that he is unable to watch the hit BBC series as dancing "doesn't appeal" to him. As AJ, 33, and Kai, 26, discussed their time on Strictly so far, host Lauren Laverne asked Stephen: "Now Stephen, I know that you don't watch Strictly because you can't watch Strictly?" To which he admitted: "I'm so sorry, it's embarrassment.

The One Show tonight where he chatted with hosts Lauren Laverne and Harry Judd about his new book.

Dave Grohl has reflected on the opportunities he’s had to play with his musical heroes over the years, saying that he “cannot believe that it’s happening to me”.The Foo Fighters frontman was speaking to BBC Radio 6 Music’s Breakfast Show earlier today (September 29) following on from his one-man show in London earlier this week.Speaking to host Lauren Laverne about his new book The Storyteller, which will be published on October 5, Grohl expanded on what it’s been like to have had the opportunity to play and work with so many of his heroes during his career.“Oh my god, well here’s the thing: you know my entire life I’ve basically felt like I’m watching this happen to someone else, you know?” Grohl said.

The BBC has published a list of its highest-earning TV and radio stars, revealing that sports presenter Gary Lineker remains the UK broadcaster’s most valuable piece of talent.

BBC’s Doctor Who, alongside stars including Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Noel Clarke and John Barrowman. The I Hate Suzie actress spoke out as she addressed the reason behind why she had left the show back in 2006.The actress starred as Rose Tyler in the sci-fi series when it was rebooted between 2005 and 2006. She came back to the show in 2008, 2010 and 2013, but she “didn’t like the responsibility” that came with the role. Speaking to Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, the singer and actress said she “didn’t know that it would be successful”.She explained: “It made me really famous again in that sort of mainstream fame way that I find really uncomfortable.”Opening up on why she had left it 15 years ago, Billie

Billie Piper has described her teenage years as a chart-topping singer as ‘unbelievably unsafe’ and ‘lonely’.The Doctor Who star had a number one in 1998 with Because We Want To when she was just 15, making her the youngest female artist to debut at the top of the singles chart.Speaking to Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, Billie said: ‘When I look back at it now I have my own children, it seems unbelievably unsafe.‘It felt desperate and lonely.’Billie moved away to London from her hometown of Swindon, a ‘small town environment’ she confessed to being ‘desperate to get out of’, while still in her mid-teens.The I Hate Suzie actor and co-creator credits her early marriage to radio DJ Chris Evans as ‘healing’.The pair tied

Line of Duty found itself a new audience during the initial coronavirus lockdown period in March 2020, as the drama became an instant binge watch for viewers who couldn’t leave their homes.READ MORE: Martin Compston endured 'miserable' time in lead up to Line of DutyOne of those viewers was, in fact, Kelly Macdonald, who hadn’t seen an episode until she was cast by producers for the role of Jo Davidson.Glasgow born Kelly almost talked herself out of filming the drama after becoming too involved as she watched from the comfort of her home.After managing to get up to season four, Kelly forced herself to stop watching as Thandiwe Newton’s character, DCI Roz Huntley, was leading the Operation Trapdoor investigation.Speaking to Lauren Laverne on

So come on then, let’s settle this biggie once and for all. It’s time to show which side your claws are on and decide if you’re a dog person or a cat person.

Just ask Claire Horton, the former CEO of Battersea Dogs and Cats home. She stunned listeners on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs when she revealed where her heart is.

BBC's Desert Island Discs, host Lauren Laverne probed the star about her status as a Scrabble champion.She asked her: "Sophia, I know that you were also an incredible Scrabble player and would often play on set with your co-stars."I think you beat everyone that I heard about."But the Two Women actress was quick to cut in and reveal why it was she always won.Sophia quipped: "Because I was cheating, [how do you say it] yes, I liked to cheat because I had fun."Laughing, Lauren asked: "So you beat everyone but you were cheating? OK."The glamorous actress replied: "It's fun, it's funny yes."The BBC host probed further into the star's honest confession, before asking who confronted her over her prolific cheating.Lauren asked: "Who did you play,

Myleene Klass has bravely admitted to miscarrying her baby while presenting on her radio show but decided to continue her show.The former Hear'Say band member, who has been backed by Holly Willoughby to win Dancing On Ice, decided to keep the heartbreaking moment to herself and carry on with her job. She called her friend Lauren Laverne and sobbed as songs were played, before having to speak again on the mic.

Myleene Klass has recalled the devastating moment she suffered a miscarriage in the middle of hosting her radio show. The Dancing On Ice star recently revealed she’s had four ‘traumatic’ miscarriages in a post to mark Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in October. Now, Mylenee has gone into detail about her heartbreaking ordeals in an interview with You Magazine. Opening up about her third miscarriage, the former Hear’Say singer explained: ‘I was on air. I went to the loo while the music was playing and there was blood everywhere.

Myleene Klass has shared her heartbreak over suffering a miscarriage while at work.