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Danny Dyer has been confirmed to star in a Comic Relief parody of The Traitors.The sketch, set to air during Friday night’s (March 17) Comic Relief show, will also feature Stephen Merchant, Jennifer Saunders, Mary Berry and Rosie Jones, alongside series one contestants Maddy Smedley and Wilfred Webster.The show’s host Claudia Winkleman will be played by Dawn French, who will assemble the famous faces at the roundtable as they attempt to uncover the traitor.Comic Relief Night on BBC One will be hosted by David Tennant, Zoe Ball, Paddy McGuinness, AJ Odudu and Joel Dommett, with musical performances from Tom Grennan and Zara Larsson.Based on the Dutch series De Verraders, The Traitors debuted in November last year and became the biggest brand-new entertainment launch for the BBC in two years, picking up 34million views on BBC iPlayer.

Gogglebox fan-favourites Jenny Newby and Lee Riley sent Radio 2 into chaos after accidentally swearing live on air. The duo appeared on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show to celebrate the ten year anniversary of the popular Channel 4 TV show, which sees Jenny, Lee and a number of other friends and family members react to the week's television.

With Sam Ryder's Eurovision 2022 song SPACE MAN having been announced in early March last year, the rumour mill's in overdrive with whisperings of who might be the UK's 2023 entry.

Vernon Kay has finally spoken out on his new gig, days after it was announced he'd be replacing Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2. The Bolton-born star will take over in May after Ken's final 9.30am to 12pm show on March 3 after 31 years.

Vernon Kay will replace Ken Bruce on his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, the BBC has confirmed.The TV presenter, 48, will take over in May following the announcement last month that Scottish broadcasting veteran Ken, 72, would be stepping down from presenting his mid-morning show on the station after 31 years. Ken will present his final show on 3 March, the BBC confirmed on Friday.

Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon, actress Hannah Waddingham and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina have been named as hosts of the Eurovision Song Contest this year.

TV presenter Holly Willoughby led celebs rallying round TalkTV’s Vanessa Feltz last night after she dumped her fiance Ben Ofoedu. Vanessa, 60, had earlier posted an emotional clip on social media saying she felt “disappointed and shocked” at discovering her partner’s “double life” after 16 years together.

James Corden, 44, opened up about a time where his family experienced hardship in an emotional interview on Tuesday.The star appeared on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, where he promoted his new Amazon Prime series Mammals. It was feeling particularly Christmassy in the BBC Radio 2 studio earlier this week, as Zoe Ball, 52, played the song When the Thames Froze by Smith and Burrows ahead of James’ arrival. When Zoe pointed out that James was singing along as he joined the broadcast, he explained: “I think it’s the best end line of a Christmas song. I really do. “To have a line that says, ‘Tell everyone that there’s hope in your heart.Tell everyone who will tell you apart. “‘At the end of Christmas Day, when there's nothing left to say.The years go by so fast.

"Dad, we love you with all our hearts and we will miss you every single day."You have been our hero and it's impossible to think of our lives without you."Mollie added poignantly: "You have always been there for us with every step we've taken and you even held on a few extra days to meet baby Annabella."You gave us your everything. You will be in our hearts and our memories every single day."Her former Saturdays bandmate Frankie Bridge - who last week shared her secret eating disorder heartache for the first time on the same app - offered her condolences and told Mollie she loved her.Meanwhile, Matt Edmonson, who is a co-host on BBC Radio 1, exclaimed: "Oh Molly, I'm am so sorry to hear this news.Thinking of you and sending all my love to you, and all your family."Fellow radio colleague Clara Amfo added: "Infinite love Mollie, so glad he got to meet your girl."Meanwhile, TV presenters TV presenters Zoe Ball, Laura Whitmore and Gethin Jones also expressed their sorrow after she shared a series of snaps of herself and her father.In one, he clutched a balloon declaring him the "world's best dad", while in another he and Mollie danced together at an event, warm smiles on their faces.The montage of memories also attracted the sympathy of This Morning star Ruth Langsford - the wife of GB News' Eamonn Holmes - and she reached out with her own kind words."Oh darling Mollie…I am so, so sorry to hear about your darling Dad passing," she exclaimed."Sending you and your family so much love.

Paul Whitehouse, 64, shared his thoughts about the BBC on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show today on Radio 2.The Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing star explained he felt like Channel 4 and the BBC were “not in the same league”. Paul spoke to Zoe Ball, 51, about teaming up with comedy partner Harry Enfield, 61, once more to tell the BBC’s centenary story tonight, by digging into the broadcaster’s archives.The show, entitled The Love Box in Your Living Room, is inspired by the work of Adam Curtis and will be a spoof documentary that is comically critical of the BBC in honour of its 100 year legacy. Putting on one of his quirky character voices, Paul told Zoe: “Sorry to get a bit serious with you here, Zoe.“But the BBC is a unique institution and so it was a privilege to mock it, if you like,” he continued.READ MORE:  “And if you look at the output, especially when we’re doing the twos, you know. “You think, ‘This little channel BBC Two - what it’s produced is extraordinary. Absolutely extraordinary.’ “No other channel would have done it,” Paul insisted before aiming a cheeky jibe at a broadcasting rival. “I mean, I know people say Channel 4,” he said.

Victoria Beckham stunned fans in her first appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen alongside Hollywood star Anne Hathaway.

Aljaž Škorjanec has opened up about his decision to quit Strictly Come Dancing, admitting his departure from the show is still so raw he hasn’t braved returning to the studios.The former Strictly pro announced he was leaving the BBC show after nine years in March to pursue new opportunities. His decision came 12 months after his wife Janette Manrara made her departure to take over Zoe Ball as host of spin-off show It Takes Two. Speaking exclusively to OK! about why he’s swerved watching the new series from the audience, he said: “It’s going to take a few weeks.

Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman has admitted that she isn’t going anywhere soon and plans to be in her presenting role for as long as possible.The 50-year-old host has been part of the show since she joined the cast back in 2004 has manage to get herself one of the main roles next to her pal and co-host Tess Daly.Claudia first worked on the spin off show Strictly: It Takes Two and became very popular with the home audience before eventually she moved over to the main show. READ MORE: Strictly star Will Mellor gives health update after judges slammed for harsh critiquesShe gave up her SITT role and handed over to Zoe Ball back in 2012 and hasn’t looked back since.Firstly, she was in charge of the results show on a Sunday and has now been part of the Saturday show since 2014. Now that she has climbed the Strictly Come Dancing ladder and is a seasoned veteran in every aspect, no-one can blamed Claudia for wanting to stay in the role she worked so hard for.Winkleman has revealed she has no plans on moving and hilariously told Radio Times that she will be hosting the show “until they tell me to pick up my bottle of fake tan and leave”.She added: “I don’t plan ahead.

After eight years dancing together on the BBC hit show, former Strictly pros Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec are learning to live like a normal couple as they focus on their separate careers. Here, they open up about the emotional shift in their 11-year relationship and reveal why the time apart has brought them closer than ever. Are you an OK! VIP? If not, why not? It’s free and gives you backstage access to stories like this, exclusive home tours, special discounts and so much more! All you need to do is pop your email address below! P.s.

Dan Walker, 45, appeared on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show today, where he was quizzed about his former Strictly Come Dancing partner Nadiya Bychkova, 33, and her new pair-up with Matt Goss, 54.The former BBC Breakfast star insisted that the Bros singer is “very shy” and told Zoe Ball, 51, that the star needs more time to change the public’s minds about his dancing ability.Dan appeared on BBC Radio 2 today to promote his new book, Standing on the Shoulders. When radio host Zoe started taking calls, one Sheffield-based listener named Bruce Davis asked Dan what he thought of Nadiya’s new Strictly partner. “I’m really enjoying watching them,” Dan revealed. “I think Nadiya is brilliant and doing a fantastic job.”The Channel 5 presenter then went on to address the fact that Matt had not yet hit his stride in the competition. “I think Matt is very shy,” Dan suggested.

Ronan Keating has shared a touching tribute to his late Boyzone bandmate Stephen Gately to mark 13 years since his tragic death. The singer and presenter, 45, said that it "doesn't get any easier" following Stephen's death at the age of just 33, from an undetected congenital heart defect. He was found by his husband, Andrew Cowles, in their holiday home in Port d'Andratx, Mallorca.

Carol Kirkwood, 60, has been left “gutted” after Richie Anderson, 34, was announced as the second contestant to leave Strictly Come Dancing last night.The BBC Breakfast star told Zoe Ball, 51, that she was upset by the news, as the presenter branded the elimination a “shock exit” on her BBC Radio 2 show.BBC weather star Carol contacted the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show this morning to send her well wishes to Richie, who was heard breaking down in tears on-air. After playing a highlight reel of his time on Strictly, Zoe read out the sweet message from Carol.She told Radio 2 listeners: “9 to 5 by Dolly Parton playing, especially for the gorgeous Carol Kirkwood, who is listening to the show this morning. “She says she’s gutted about you going out, Richie - she thought you were fab and she knows a thing or two does Carol!” Earlier in the show, Zoe branded Richie’s elimination from the show a “shock exit” after the broadcaster and his partner Giovanni Pernice failed to beat Fleur East and her partner Vito Coppola in the dance off. “Totally undeserved, we all said,” Zoe told Richie as he entered the studio.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have praised the show for having two same-sex couples for this year’s series. 2021 winner Giovanni Pernice has been paired up with Richie Anderson, while comedian Jayde Adams will be dancing with Karen Hauer. People have since applauded the pairings, and branded them as “historic”.

Emeli Sandé has announced she is engaged to her girlfriend Yoana Karemova after coming out earlier this year. The Next To Me singer shared the joyous news that Yoana had popped the question in a post on social media, just months after they went public with their relationship. Looking elated, Emeli flashed the biggest grin while also showing off her dazzling engagement ring.

VERNON Kay and Rochelle Humes are favourites to replace Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on This Morning after their queue-jump scandal. That's according to bookmakers William Hill who were forced to put a price on the part timers taking over as lead presenters before the end of the year.

Hitmaker Emeli Sande has announced that she's engaged to her girlfriend Yoana Karemova after coming out earlier this year. The Read All About It, Next To Me and Beneath Your Beautiful singer revealed the joyous news on her Instagram that classical pianist Yoana had popped the question.