Shirley Ballas panics as Lorraine asks her about secret Strictly romance between Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington

Lorraine viewers were left divided on Friday morning after the presenter opened the show in a heated dressing gown.Dressed in the grey robe, presenter Lorraine Kelly quickly became the talk of the town online as fans took to social media to debate her morning attire and whether the concept of a heated gown was a good idea,Sharing her thoughts, Lorraine appeared happy with the garment, but viewers at home were split on the idea.Taking to Twitter one fan wrote: "That heated dressing gown would be more trouble than it’s worth, go to toilet, let the cat out, make a drink, get the crisps, go to the toilet again you’d be unplugging and plugging in all bloody night."Another agreed and said: "Heated dressing gown my a**. Get out of bed get dressed give your housemaid the day off and do some housework."However, another fan was in favour of the gown and wrote: "Heated dressing gown? Yes please!"Discussing the heated loungewear, fashion editor Jo Elvin told Lorraine that she definitely approves of the piece.

Nadiya Bychkova looked incredible as she stripped to a bikini while joining her co-stars for a beach day.The Strictly Come Dancing professional braved the cold in a silver two-piece as she went for a swim with her co-stars.The 32-year-old, who has reportedly broken up from her footballer fiancé Matija Skarabot, was spotted without her engagement ring and looked stunning as she showcased her incredible figure.The dancer pulled her blonde hair back into a low bun and opted for a makeup free look which showed off her natural beauty.The star beamed alongside Dragons Den star Sara Davies, who looked glam in a palm tree printed swimming costume.The ballroom dancer took a well-deserved break from the busy Strictly tour schedule with her fellow pro dancers and their celebrity partners.The group, which included Gordon Ramsay's daughter Tilly, TV presenter Rhys Stephenson and pro dancers Neil Jones and Nikita Kuzmin, shared several clips at the Tynemouth beach in Newcastle.Bracing the freezing winter conditions, the stars ran into the sea screaming as they raced one another.The group wrapped up warm after in dry clothing and enjoyed hot drinks at a nearby café.Sara penned alongside a series of snaps: "The before, during and after shots! Took some of the gang to tynemouth beach this morning for a dip in the sea…… was bloody freezing but absolutely incredible! So invigorating!"Fans and famous faces were quick to comment on the Dragons Den star's Instagram post.Loose Women panellist and actress Denise Welch, penned: "Bloody hell!!!! I won't get in in summer on that beach!!!," followed by several clapping hand emoji's.Presenter Zoe Ball added: "Best tour gang ever."BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker said: "Magnificent scenes.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova joined her co-stars for a cold dip in the sea.

Anton Du Beke touched on his wife Hannah Du Beke's health issues in a new Instagram Story.The Strictly Come Dancing judge utilised the social platform's Story feature to repost a TikTok video from Katie Heywood.The video displays a series of before and after photos showing the drastic changes she had endured while battling her chronic illness.As the clip ends, her face looked noticeably swollen, followed by a photo exhibiting her drastic weight loss.While it's unclear what health condition Hannah is suffering from, Anton wrote a caption on the post which indicated she might also be combating endometriosis like the BBC star's wife.

Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington made the headlines this week as the pair have reportedly been "dating for months", with it now being confirmed that they will both be a part of the Strictly Come Dancing's Professionals UK tour. Professional dancers Nadiya, 32, and Kai, 26, will be joined by co-stars Dianne Buswell, Graziano Di Prima, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Cameron Lombard, Gorka Marquez and Luba Mushtuk. Strictly's creative director Gavin Gilkison said of the tour: "We are delighted to announce this incredible line-up of Strictly dancers for this year's official Strictly Professionals tour.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova looked stunning as she showed off her svelte dancer’s figure in a bikini for a spot of wild swimming at Tynemouth beach in Newcastle. Slovenian star Nadiya, 32, was joined by Strictly’s 2021 celebrities Sara Davies, Rhys Stephenson, and Tilly Ramsay, and professional dancers Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin and Kai Widdrington for the trip.

AJ Odudu has jetted off to Vietnam for a sun-soaked getaway having landed a new presenting role. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 33, has shared a series of stunning snaps from her work-related trip, and has also revealed that the foot injury she sustained during her time on the BBC One dance show is on the mend. AJ, who was replaced by Maisie Smith for the Strictly live arena tour, took to Instagram on 13 January to announce that she was flying out to Vietnam to film a show that was "coming soon".

Strictly Come Dancing stars braved the winter chill to take a trip to the beach on Thursday ahead of the next leg of their live arena tour. RELATED: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova stuns with glam makeoverProfessional dancer Nadiya Bychkova donned a bikini as she enjoyed a dip in the sea alongside Tilly Ramsay, Rhys Stephenson and some of the other Strictly pros, as seen in photos posted by Dragons Den star Sara Davies on Instagram.WATCH: Nadiya Bychkova transforms with glam makeoverSara shared a selection of photos from their day out with her fans, writing: "The ‘before, during and after’ shots! Took some of the gang to Tynemouth beach this morning for a dip in the sea……was bloody freezing but absolutely incredible! So invigorating!" The Strictly stars hit the beach in Tynemouth on ThursdayThe businesswoman also revealed on Instagram Stories that she had been the one to convince her co-stars into the icy dip. "So you're not going to believe what I've managed to talk the guys into," she said.

Strictly Come Dancing live tour after competing in the latest series of the show.The CBBC presenter took to Instagram to call out his fans for their "lack of support" as he watched a TV show.In view of his 33,800 followers, Rhys said: "Not enough of you lot are telling me to stop with Grey's Anatomy and quite frankly I'm upset with the lack of support."I have just pulled myself away and I'm going to go for a walk, clear my head.He continued: "What is this show? How am I supposed to go out and do a Charleston?"I need your support people!"Rhys finished in fourth place on Strictly and won over many fans of the show due to his improvement throughout his time on the programme.Speaking on Tuesday's offering of Steph's Packed Lunch on Channel 4, Rhys revealed a prank that Giovanni Pernice and Kai Widdrington played on fellow dancer Neil Jones.He explained: "They even played a prank on poor Neil [Jones] as well as because we came off doing the jig and Kai came off saying, 'Ow Giovanni, I think I've rolled my ankle.'"Rhys revealed Neil fell for the ankle injury prank and thought he'd have to learn the Samba as Kai was in too much agony to go out on stage.He continued: "So Neil is there looking at his phone and Kai is there arguing with Giovanni and we were all there really tense."And then afterward Kai said it was just a prank and Neil was like, 'Don't do that to me.'"Strictly finalist John Whaite, who was partnered with Johannes Radebe, added: "[Neil] actually learned the entire dance from watching it [on his phone]."Rhys nodded and said Neil was "incredible" being able to learn a dance so quickly and after having his leg pulled by his mischievous co-stars.The contestants have already performed six shows in the Utilita Arena in

STRICTLY star Nadiya Bychkova looked sensational as she stripped to her bikini and joined her co-stars for a swim in the sea. The professional dancer, who has reportedly split from her footballer fiancé Matija Škarabot, braved the cold weather in a silver two-piece swimsuit.

Shirley Ballas has admitted that she is open to getting a facelift because she "doesn't like" the way her chin looks from a side profile.The Strictly Come Dancing judge, who recently broke her silence on Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova romance rumours, revealed she isn't opposed to drastic treatments to reduce the signs of ageing. As well as being "partial to a little Botox", the 61 year old explained she has been considering going under the knife for areas that have not been targeted by everyday products from brands such as Liz Earle and Nivea. "I'm not going to lie, I'm open to a facelift.

Lorraine Kelly has opened up about how she's been keeping her spirits up in January - and it's all to do with her adorable pet dog Angus and her newfound love of knitting. Check out what she's been making for her pooch and his friends in her exclusive column below...READ: Lorraine Kelly sparks fan response in gorgeous leather dressI have to say I'm very glad we are nearly at the end of January.

The Strictly Come Dancing live arena tour is well underway, with shows in Birmingham, Leeds, and Newcastle having already taken place.The 2022 tour kicked off on Thursday 20 January with an opening show at Utilita Arena in Birmingham, and the cast look to be having a ball as they travel around the UK. Stars of the 2021 series, including winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice, have been sharing snaps on social media documenting their time on the tour, giving fans a glimpse into what goes on behind the scenes. Actress Maisie Smith and The Wanted star Max George, who both took part in the show back in 2020, have also joined the 2022 tour.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has opened up about her weight loss battle. While she is currently partaking in the Strictly Tour, Shirley did take some time out to speak to woman&home magazine about her appearance as she gets older. Shirley, 61, shared some secrets about how she maintains her incredible figure, but admitted that it wasn’t easy to stay in shape. She told the publication: “Restriction is a habit from years of being under scrutiny as a professional dancer. “I do intermittent fasting and every morsel I put in my mouth, I’m counting the calories. “Even so, I’m struggling to lose weight, which I think is down to hormones.”Remembering her mother’s strict regime, Shirley admitted she was following in her footsteps.“My mum only weighs eight stone and weighs herself every morning," she explained.

Lorraine Kelly was left in a fit of giggles after Dr Amir Khan made a cheeky comment about how good “thrusting” is for your heart. As the Good Morning Britain resident doctor appeared on Lorraine, the duo discussed how different forms of cardiovascular exercise can add years to your life Dr Amir included “dancing in the kitchen” and viewers caught a glimpse of his dancing from his Instagram, which included a cheeky hip thrust at the end.Through laughter, he couldn’t help but quip: “Thrusting is always very very good for your heart.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and reality tv news straight to your inbox with OK! daily newsletter .

Nadiya Bychkova is currently hard at work on the Strictly Come Dancing tour, and now she has given a glimpse at the behind-the-scenes preparations.MORE: The Strictly Come Dancing couples who survived the so-called curseThe 32-year-old took to Instagram on Wednesday evening ahead of a show in Leeds to share a glamorous before-and-after makeover video.A post shared by Nadiya Bychkova (@nadiyabychkova)WATCH: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova transforms with glam makeover amid new romance rumoursThe clip sees makeup-free Nadiya with a crimped hair left loose around her shoulders and wearing a fluffy red jumper before she covers the screen with a powder brush.READ: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova posts rare tribute to partner MatijaMORE: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova treated to the ultimate surprise by her fiancéAs the screen clears, Nadiya can be seen ready to hit the stage, with perfect makeup and dressed in a sparkly silver number. "Strawberries and something more… See you soon Leeds…," she captined the post.

Nadiya Bychkova and her rumoured love interest Kai Widdrington were spotted out in Leeds City Centre ahead of Wednesday evening's live tour. Their joint appearance comes amid swirling rumours that Nadiya, 32, and her co-star Kai, 26, are 'very much together' following her split from fiancé Matija Škarabot.  Nadiya couldn't hide her delight while stepping out with Kai, as she flashed a broad grin during her outing with the hunky pro dancer, who joined the show during the most recent series.

Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington has returned to Instagram for the first time since romance rumours have fuelled surrounding himself and fellow professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova.The 26 year old posed in a photo posted on Wednesday, 26 January, with ex contestant on the BBC show, Eastenders star Maisie Smith, as the pair were captured dressed in their finest Strictly ensembles ahead their live show in Leeds. Strictly is currently in the middle of a tour across the country involving contestants and professional dancers from the latest series in the line-up, with the exception of 2020 runner-up Maisie, who has replaced last year’s contestant AJ Odudu following her injury.

Other fans also went on to Twitter to express their opinions.@Lily_Bettisone3 wrote: "So she's wearing a wetsuit which will stop her getting wet.”@Andy_Rainer joked: "You never been to the swimming baths before Lorraine.”Lorraine interviewed many of the women while down at the cold water baths and some of them opened up about how cold water swimming had improved their lives and it was something that took getting used to.They nevertheless advised viewers to start in the summer so it gives their bodies time to adjust.Later in the show, the presenter interviewed Jay Blades in regards to his new programme, Learning to Read at 51, which aired on BBC One last night.Jay explained that growing up, he was often told by his teachers that he would never amount to much due to the fact he couldn’t read well.Lorraine asked Jay how he felt having to suffer through the “heartbreaking” journey of being unable to read.He explained that a first, he didn’t take it too much to heart.He said: “It was one of those things, when it happened to me, it didn’t really register.“So, everybody’s queuing up for the careers day and you find out what you want to be and he says ‘you’ve got to take this exam’ and this and that.“When it was my turn to come to the actual careers teacher, he just turned round to me and said, ‘Blades, you’re going to amount to nothing, next.’”Lorraine gushed: “Look at you now, on one of the best shows on telly, you know how much I love the Repair Shop.” Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51, will document how Jay’s main motivation in learning to read was so that he could read to his 15-year-old daughter.He compared the process of learning to read at such a late age to “having a book of ants".The presenter added: “So the letters

Lorraine Kelly and Still Game star Sanjeev Kohli had a sweet social media interaction where Lorraine branded the actor 'very, very silly'.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin has reunited with Tilly Ramsay after testing positive with Covid-19.The dancing duo were forced to separate last week after Strictly professional Nikita fell ill with the virus, but he has now recovered and is no longer infectious.Taking to his Instagram story to update his fans, Nikita, 24, shared a short video of himself and Tilly, 20, embracing as he revealed that he is "finally back".Sharing his excitement, Nikita said: "We're back! Back together in Leeds."We're ready for you, I'm finally back, I promise I will not leave anymore. "While hugging him from behind, Tilly added: "I'm not letting go."Nikita replied: "She's not letting go anymore.