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Sunday Lunch, Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp have shared a cover of The Killers‘ ‘Mr Brightside’ by Chesney Hawkes.As part of their long-running series of weekly performances from their kitchen, the couple last week delivered a rendition of Hawkes’ classic ‘I Am The One And Only‘ – allowing Hawkes to take the lead while they appeared in the background in lederhosen and a maid’s outfit; presumably to mark Oktoberfest.This week the duo again relinquish lead vocal and guitar duties to Hawkes, and they dance in the kitchen behind him. Towards the end of the video, they all reveal themselves to be wearing tutus before Fripp declares: “It’s Chesney in the kitchen, with Toyah and Robert!”The couple have been delivering Sunday Lunch episodes since 2020, when they began the series during the coronavirus pandemic, recently delivering a cover of David Bowie‘s ‘Heroes’ in dedication to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox have covered Amyl & The Sniffers‘ ‘You Should Not Be Doing That’ as part of their ongoing Sunday Lunch series. Check it out below.The cover was shared yesterday (January 26) by Willcox and Fripp as the latest Sunday Lunch videos.

A Strictly Come Dancing star was left mortified after appearing in a TikTok in just their underwear.Toyah Willcox, who was paired with professional dancer Neil Jones on this year’s show, recalled the incident as she described it the “most embarrassing moment” of her life. Discussing the red-faced moment, Toyah, 66, explained who she and her husband Robert Fripp were recording a new video for social media when she accidentally left the camera rolling. Despite having finished their video, the camera continued and captured the star in her underwear as she carried on with her day - much to her horror.

Pop star Toyah Willcox, 66, has disclosed that she rejected two potential partners on Strictly Come Dancing due to their age before bosses changed their mind.

The Human League have announced a 2025 summer tour of outdoor venues in the UK – see the full list of dates below.The synth-pop greats will play a string of 11 shows around the country in June, July and August next year, kicking off at Southampton’s Guildhall Square on June 26.The dates include a stint at Kew Gardens on July 9 and finally wrap at Darlington’s Northern Echo Arena on August 24. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday (December 6) and you can find yours here.Support at the shows will come from Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey and Blancmange, except for the Llangollen show, which will feature ABC, Big Country, Toyah, T’Pau, The Christians and Altered Images.A post shared by The Human League (@humanleaguehq)JUNE 202526 – Southampton, Guildhall Square27 – Lincoln, Lincoln Castle28 – Scarborough, Open Air TheatreJULY 20253 – Derby, Markeaton Park5 – Llangollen, Llangollen Pavilion6 – Cardiff, Cardiff Castle9 – London, Kew Gardens10 – Bedford, Bedford Park11 – Halifax, Piece Hall26 – Dundee, Slessor GardensAUGUST 202524 – Darlington, Northern Echo ArenaThe new dates follow on from the group’s upcoming dates around the UK this month, with support from Sophie Ellis-Bextor and T’Pau.

There is just one week until the famous Blackpool Week on Strictly Come Dancing, where the remaining celebrities get to dance in the famous ballroom, so no one will be wanting to end up in the dance off on Sunday 10 November. However, eagle eyed fans of the show have already decided who will be the unlucky celebrity to be going home this week, based on two reasons.

Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox have covered David Bowie’s ‘Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)’ ahead of Halloween this week as part of their ongoing Sunday Lunch video series. Watch the duo’s performance clip below.Fripp, who contributed lead guitar to the original track – featured on the 1980 album of the same name – is seen playing an electric guitar alongside Willcox.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Johannes Radebe, Carlos Gu and Kai Widdrington, Neil Jones and Vita Coppola previously spilled all on their pre-show rituals ahead of shimmying their way onto the Strictly ballroom last year. Johannes is currently partnered with Olympic sprinter, Montell Douglas, for the 2024 season of Strictly and the pair have been dazzling everyone with their skillful performances however fellow strictly pro Carlos did not receive a partner this series.

Axed Strictly Come Dancing contestant Tom Dean has said taking part in the show was as "mentally" challenging as the Olympics. The champion swimmer had a short run in the BBC One dance contest alongside professional partner Nadiya Bychkova.

Strictly’s Chris McCausland and his dance partner Dianne Buswell appeared on on It Takes Two tonight, Thursday 10 October, when he addressed Toyah Willcox’s comments about him, which have caused a stir. As the most recent celebrity to be eliminated from the BBC dance competition, Toyah appeared on the spin-off show on Monday, 7 October alongside her partner Neil Jones where they spoke to host Fleur East about their journey. As part of the interview, Fleur asked Toyah, 66, if she had any advice for the remaining contestants.

Toyah Willcox has expressed her hope that her stint on Strictly Come Dancing will inspire those who feel "age is the end" to realise that everyone deserves a "positive and brilliant experience" every day.The 66 year old singer and actress was the second celebrity to be eliminated from the 20th anniversary series of the BBC dance competition, after facing off against former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson in a dance-off. After performing her samba to the song Poor Unfortunate Souls from The Little Mermaid during Sunday's results show, the judges unanimously decided to save Merson and his partner Karen Hauer, resulting in Willcox and her partner Neil Jones being sent home.

One Strictly Come Dancing star is said to have worked his way back into being a 'contender' for the Glitterball trophy after receiving a boost following the latest live show.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have hailed the 'best ever' couple to ever appear on the show as it celebrates its 20th anniversary - but it's not the latest leaderboard toppers.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left feeling for one couple who they said had been done 'no favours' after spotting a potential exit 'clue'.

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing have taken to social media during this week’s live show, speculating that BBC bosses are plotting to get rid of one of the couples, because they were given the ‘death slot’ in the running order of the competition on Saturday 5 October. Regular viewers believe that the second dance of the night is cursed, with couples often going home after being the second couple on the dance floor, and on this week’s movie-themed show it was Toyah Willcox and her professional partner Neil Jones who danced the second dance of the evening.

Comedian Chris McCausland wowed with a Wayne’s World-inspired routine alongside professional partner Dianne Buswell as Strictly Come Dancing's Movie Week kicked off.

Strictly Come Dancing's sister show, It Takes Two, underwent a schedule change on Monday night for a heartwarming cause.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker has branded Tom Dean's week-one elimination "a bit messed up" as he was left asking "what just happened" during the first results show of the series.

Strictly Come Dancing has seen a dip in viewership, with fewer tuning in to watch the first live show with a public vote compared to last year. On Saturday, 28 September, 7.1 million people watched the show live, compared to the 7.8 million viewers from the previous year.The decline follows a dip in viewership for the 2024 launch show. A source claimed to The Sun: "Strictly is still the most watched programme on a Saturday night - getting double the viewers of its nearest ratings rival.

Strictly Come Dancing returned to screens tonight (Sunday 29) for the first results show of the series, but fans have been left 'shocked' by the first elimination.

Olympic champion Tom Dean has become the first celebrity to be eliminated from this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. The gold-medallist swimmer was against singer and actress Toyah Willcox in Sunday, 29 September’s dance-off following the public vote - though sadly it was Tom’s time to say goodbye to the competition. Sporting sparkly and fringed outfits, the 24 year old performed an energetic cha cha with his dancer partner Nadiya Bychkova to the iconic Boogie Wonderland by Earth, Wind and Fire for a second time on Sunday night.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been jumping to Craig Revel Horwood's defence as tension appeared to be brewing on the judging panel. The hit BBC One dance show returned on Saturday night (September 28) with the second week of the 2024 competition.