Sir David Attenborough reinforces national treasure status with letter to young fan who named her pet insect after him

BBC.Whether you tuned in for the gameshows, to see if Mystic Meg had predicted the right facts about the contestants, or simply to see if you had won in the big money draws, The National Lottery Show was a TV institution for nearly three decades.While the TV show may be gone, millions of us continue to play the lottery - but oh how we wish the iconic programme would come back.READ NEXT: Where BBC Watchdog hosts are now - feud rumours, co-star romance and tragic deathOn the anniversary of its first broadcast, Daily Star takes a look at where some of the stars of The National Lottery Draws are now.You may not recognise the name, but Alan Dedicot's voice is one of the most iconic on TV.Alan was "The Voice Of The Balls" and would let the presenters and viewers at home know when the numbers were ready to be announced on The National Lottery Draws.It is his voice that has undoubtedly changed the lives of thousands of people across the country between 1995 and 2019 - but did you know he is also the voice of another popular BBC show?If you ever listened to the phone numbers being read out on Strictly Come Dancing, then you would have heard Alan's voice, as he currently works as the show's announcer.He also presented the news on BBC Radio 2 until 2015, and also works as the announcer on Dancing With The Stars in the US.The star also paid tribute to the late Sir Terry Wogan, who hosted episodes of The National Lottery draws in the nineties, and gave Alan his famous "Voice Of The Balls" name.Speaking to The Express following Sir Terry's death in 2016, Alan said: "There was no one quite like Terry.

Blake Shelton doesn’t get it. The country star admitted to not understanding wife Gwen Stefani‘s eccentric sense of style on the season 22 premiere of The Voice.

“The Voice”‘s most-decorated coach, Blake Shelton, is already facing some stiff competition from the show’s newcomer, Camila Cabello!

Just hours before she makes her debut as a judge on NBC's The Voice, Camila Cabello is sharing a brief blooper reel with her fans.The 25-year-old Cuban singer will join the star-studded judges panel for Season 22, alongside Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and John Legend.Cabello took to Instagram on Monday afternoon, sharing a brief blooper video for her 62.5 million followers ahead of the Season 22 premiere. Blooper: Just hours before she makes her debut as a judge on NBC's The Voice, Camila Cabello is sharing a brief blooper reel with her fansThe brief video began with a caption that revealed the footage was from her first day on The Voice, wearing a bright red pantsuit and heels.She was seen in her rotating chair, smiling awkwardly as the chair was being moved ever so slightly.

BBC viewers have been reduced to tears following the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.Her Majesty passed away peacefully on September 8, Buckingham Palace confirmed at the time.A state funeral was held for the Queen 11 days later on September 19.READ MORE: Royal staff 'fuming' after celebs and MPs use VIP lanes to 'skip' Queen's coffin queueViewers from across the world tuned in to watch the Queen leave Buckingham Palace for the final time as she made her away to Windsor to join her beloved late husband Prince Philip.Kirsty Young presented the proceedings on the channel and ended the programme with a touching speech in a final message to the Queen.She said: "Well, what a momentous day it's been. From the might of the military parade to that hushed intimacy at St George's Chapel in Windsor."Kirsty continued stating that Queen Elizabeth II "made history, she was history" and that "she is gone but surely will never be forgotten".The TV star's emotional monologue clearly touched those watching at home, with some rushing to compliment the broadcaster on her final words.Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "Kirsty Young’s final farewell was delivered so eloquently and sincerely, felt myself moved to tears with her."Another added: "Kirsty Young’s cracked voice, warm words and the short montage were a fitting end to what has been excellent coverage of the celebration of a life well lived."A third person posted: "Beautiful closing piece by Kirsty Young there, real emotion on her face and in her voice.."While a fourth social media user said: "Wow, that Kirsty Young speech.

Buckingham Palace confirmed.Following her death, the Queen’s coffin has been lying in state in Westminster Hall, with a whole host of celebrities joining the miles-long queue to pay their respects.Speculation is rife around which celebs will attend the funeral, with Bear Grylls already pictured outside Westminster Abbey in London, as one of the first confirmed celebs in attendance.The TV personality is there as chief scout and he will represent Scouts at the state funeral and pay his final respects to the Queen, who was a patron.Another confirmed attendee is Killing Eve actress Sandra Oh, who will attend the funeral as part of the Canadian delegation.The star will take part in a procession of national honours as part of the service, joining fellow Canadians musician Gregory Charles and Olympic swimmer Mark Tewkesbury.Also spotted was Peep Show’s Sophie Winkleman, who holds the title of Lady Frederick Windsor as she is married to Lord Frederick Windsor, the son of Prince Michael of Kent – a cousin of the Queen.Over the past week, the likes of David Beckham, Holly Willoughby, Phillip Schofield, and Tilda Swinton were among those viewing the Queen’s coffin.Footballing legend Beckham has been a vocal supporter of the Queen over the years, and received an OBE in 2013 for his services to the sport.He was recently praised by fellow royal fans for queueing for 13 hours with members of the public before becoming tearful as he bowed his head to Her Majesty’s coffin in respect inside the Hall.Head to Metro.co.uk'sQueen Elizabeth II tag page for the latest updates, and sign Metro.co.uk's book of condolence to Her Majesty here.Actress Tilda also cut a sombre figure as she viewed the coffin after joining the queue when it was five

Anne-Marie has shared some fresh details about herself during her latest appearance on The Voice UK. The chart-topping singer was back in her big red char alongside fellow coaches Olly Murs, Sir Tom Jones, and Will.I.Am on Saturday night (September 17).

Sir Tom Jones has opened up about his wife Linda's inspiring final words to him that has kept him singing.The 82-year-old recalled how beforeher death aged 75, she urged him to carry on performing during an emotional exchange between them as she laid in hospital.In an interview on BBC Radio 2 in 2020, Tom was asked what attracted him to his wife when they first met.The Voice UK star said: "The whole package, she looked fantastic."He went on to explain that the pair bonded over their love of dance and she went on to teach him how to Jive.After meeting at just aged 12, they went on to marry four years later.In 2016, Tom received the heartbreaking call that she had terminal cancer.He recalled how he immediately rushed to her bedside in Los Angeles with their only son Mark."Mark and myself, our son, we spent the last 10 days with her at the hospital," he spilled."She said, 'What do you think you'll do now?' And I said, 'I don't know, I don't know whether I'll be able to b****y sing'."Tom added he went on to tell Linda that the words to his songs could potentially get "stuck" in his throat.Refusing to let him quit, she told him: "You've got to! You can't fall with me, I've got to leave but you don't have to, so don't crumble."It was Linda's words that inspired Tom to sing his hit I Won't Crumble If You Fall.The singer belted out the emotional track on The Voice earlier this month, which left viewers in tears.He explained: "When I heard the song, I thought that's it, I'll do anything for you."She said, 'You can't fall with me,' so that's really for her."Tom went on to say that during his early days of grief, he didn't think he could sing ever again.After a meeting with his therapist, he was advised to sing his "hardest" songs

Parenting can be a tough job - even down to picking a name for your child.After all - it's something you have to say every day, as well as being the one thing they'll have to live with forever.It turns out one mother has been left in deep regret over the name she chose for her son.READ MORE:'My baby's dad refuses to pay child support but has subscribed to my OnlyFans'According to The Mirror, she's so remorseful about it that she feels she needs to give her other children similar names so it's not "unfair" on her first-born. Katy Friesen gave birth to her first child when she was 18 but, as he's grown older, she has come to realise she wishes she had named him differently.The mother confessed all in a TikTok video which showed her answering a question as to if she had ever regretted naming her child what she did.She replied: "Oh yeah, big time.

Cara Delevingne continues to be causing concern.

“And for me, like, the biggest thing about hotels is breakfast, because it always feels like such a treat.“So Hampton by Hilton started this wonderful, refreshed breakfast buffet, where it's free.“So I was like, ‘Of course, I want to get involved!’“And I'm very inquisitive, and I always find it very fascinating how different people act when they sort of like their breakfast buffet behaviours.”Scarlett went on: “So, yeah, when Hampton by Hilton approached me and said, ‘You want to get on board?’ I was like, ‘Yes’ because it's all the things that I love.“And it's sort of quite tongue-in-cheek in the fact that it's a bit David Attenborough-style, sort of watching people and how they react.“But it's nice because I think it's something that everyone can relate to.“Like, personally, I'm a smuggler. Like, I do like to take a little bread roll or a little croissant for the road.”Speaking about her participation in the campaign ahead of her interview, Scarlett revealed: “The breakfast buffet is without a doubt one of the best bits of a trip away for me and at Hampton by Hilton hotels, it’s completely free – what more could you want!"When it comes to the breakfast buffet, I’m a little bit of a ‘Smuggler’ and am known to sneak a croissant away with me to enjoy in the room with a cuppa later in the day."That said, I’m also guilty of being a ‘Stacker’ too, piling up delicious smoky bacon and hot waffles is literally my idea of heaven!"I think we can all agree that a good night’s sleep followed by a hot brekkie sets us up for the day.

Quinta Brunson’s voice is hoarse. The days of pre-award festivities leading up to the Sept. 12 ceremony were frantic, starting with Variety’s Showrunners Dinner (where she swapped war stories with fellow TV creators like Dan Harmon, Danny Strong and Liz Meriwether). Then came the Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony in downtown Los Angeles, the Governors Gala and Disney’s post-Emmy celebration, which spilled into the next day. Something had to give. Yet when the “Abbott Elementary” creator and star sits down for an in-depth interview with Variety, her creative voice is clear and strong.

KATHERINE Jenkins shed a tear today recalling the first time she sang the national anthem following the Queen's death. The classical singer was given the honour of singing the first recording of God Save The King while rehearsing for a performance for Songs of Praise.

On the heels of National Cinema Day, a smaller event that debuted last year, called National Cinema Week, has set Oct. 7-13 for its second annual push to celebrate moviegoing in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.

Turns out that Lorde isn’t the only talented singer/songwriter in her family.

Jodi Benson is sending love to Halle Bailey, from one Ariel to another! The voice actress who provided the voice of Ariel in the 1989 animated film, “The Little Mermaid“, shared her praise for the 22-year-old after Walt Disney Studios dropped the trailer for its live-action adaptation during this year’s D23 Expo.

Former chief constable of Greater Manchester Police Sir Peter Fahy has mounted a robust defence in the face of allegations from a force whistleblower that he created a 'culture of cronyism' that promoted under-qualified officers into senior positions.

Sunday Lunch series, Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp have dedicated a cover of David Bowie‘s ‘Heroes’ to the late Queen Elizabeth II.A description shared with the video – which sees Willcox hold up handwritten placards dedicated to the Queen as well as the duo’s personal heroes, while Fripp plays guitar behind her – saw the pair offer their condolences to the British Royal Family. “Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp wish to extend condolences to the Royal Family, and respect the dedication HRH Elizabeth II showed her country during her unprecedented reign,” the description read.“The Sunday Lunch series is paused to play “Heroes” in acknowledgement of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen.”Watch the video below:The couple have been delivering Sunday Lunch episodes since 2020, when they began the series during the coronavirus pandemic.

The second season of Disney+’s animated series Star Wars: The Bad Batch will premiere January 4, Dave Filoni announced Saturday at Disney’s D23 Expo.