Strictly Come Dancing’s launch show, The Masked Dancer and GBBO could be delayed after death of the Queen

Married At First Sight Australia star Jackson Lonie has revealed he had an X-rated trick if he didn't want to be filmed - stripping naked. The reality TV star was on the Aussie version of the show last year and said that when he didn't want cameras in his room he would answer the door with nothing on.That way, they couldn't come in and film him at that point.READ MORE: MAFS UK fans all say same thing as bride goes missing during honesty box episodeHe told Daily Mail Australia: "I would just always answer the door naked so that they wouldn't wanna come in."Jackson also advised contestants going on the show that they need to trust their own instincts."If you starting to feel like you are the bad guy then I'd be having chats with producers, but you've got to trust your gut," he said."If you feel like your producer is pushing you in a certain direction it's because they've created a narrative for you and you need to just do what's right for you."Jackson was paired up with Olivia Frazer on the TV show but they have since split up and gone their separate ways after several months together.The former couple confirmed their break-up last month in a joint post on Instagram.The message, which was posted alongside a string of pictures of Jackson and Olivia together, said: "After a wonderful 10 months together we have decided to go our separate ways.

Claire Foy said she was “honoured” to have got the chance to play the Queen in “The Crown” after the late monarch’s death at age 96 on Thursday.

Coronation Street fave told the world that her early pop past was "just faffing about '' and questioned whether it even counted, following claims she had an unfair advantage on the Strictly dancefloor."[I'm] not really [an experienced dancer]," she stated, before adding: "We're talking 20 years ago faffing about on stage in Hear'Say."It's a whole different thing, and even if that did count as experience in dance, this is ballroom."Kym was one of the first celebrities to be announced for this year's edition of Strictly Come Dancing, but her track record when it comes to dance moves has already caused controversy.In comparison, stars such as Kaye Adams of Loose Women and Will Mellor of Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps have had no professional history on the dance floor.However, Kym reiterated that she didn't believe her past would necessarily provide her with greater knowledge than others."I've got all the posture and grace of a Quaver," she joked to New! magazine.Kym auditioned for reality TV talent show Popstars back in 2000, before releasing her first single with Hear'Say in March 2001.Their debut effort, Pure and Simple, became the fastest-selling number one single since records began.However, Kym left the group less than a year later, and by October 2002 the group had disbanded altogether, citing "abuse from the public" as the reason for their demise.The first to abandon ship, Kym had referred to major disagreements with co-stars Myleene Klass and Noel Sullivan.Kym looked back on the bad times as a Hear'Say member less than fondly, telling the Evening Standard: "There were so many rows I had counselling."Her time in the band had also been fraught with trouble due to members regularly suffering trolling from

McDonald's is set to close every restaurant to mark Queen Elizabeth II's death.The fast food giant shared the news on Twitter where it has over 294,200 followers.In a post, it said: "All of our UK restaurants will be closed on Monday until 5pm, to allow everyone at McDonald’s to pay their respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II." READ MORE: McDonald's addict bullied over size wows with 6st weight loss transformation Queen Elizabeth II sadly passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8 at the age of 96.The UK has now entered a 10-day period of national mourning following her death and it has been announced that the state funeral will take place on Monday, September 19, at Westminster Abbey in London.King Charles III announced that the date of the funeral will be marked as a bank holiday during his proclamation ceremony at St James's Palace on September 10.During the ceremony, King Charles III was formally declared head of state during the Accession Council, which was televised for the first time.But it is down to retailers across the UK whether they will close or not.UK stores are in the process of announcing their plans and a full list of things open is slowly being confirmed.A full list of everything open during the day is slowly being confirmed as stores and organisations announce their plans.A Government statement said: "Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday."This will allow individuals, businesses and other organisations to pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate Her reign, while marking the final day of the period of national mourning."READ NEXT:

This Morning's regular chef Phil Vickery noted the "very meticulous way" the late Queen apparently ate her smoked salmon sandwiches when he appeared on the show on Wednesday.Recalling the time he took a tour of the Buckingham Palace kitchens for the ITV Daytime show, Phil revealed something that he wasn't allowed to speak about before now.While in the Royal kitchen, a chef started to make some sandwiches in a very "meticulous" way after getting told something by a colleague. READ NEXT: Phillip Schofield shuts down Matthew Wright as he urges King to 'sell Buckingham Palace'Phil recalled that the chef sliced smoked salmon "so thinly" that a "newspaper could be read" through it.

murdering her pregnant friend and cutting the baby from inside her body in order to pass it off as her own after she faked a pregnancy for months.Taylor Parker, 29, is on trial for the slaughter of pal Regan Simmons-Hancock and her unborn child, Braxlynn Sage, in New Boston, Texas, where she reportedly left the 34-weeks pregnant woman to die in front of her three-year-old daughter.Parker, who has since been given the moniker "womb raider", allegedly attacked her friend, 21, in October 2020 as she was "desperate" to give her boyfriend a child but was struggling with an inability to conceive.READ MORE: Sick state-backed Iranian TV compares Queen to Hitler and calls her death 'good news'The suspect pleaded not guilty at her trial on Monday to charges of capital murder, kidnapping, and non-capital murder in connection with the baby's death.If convicted, Parker could face the death penalty.The judge heard how Parker spent ten months faking her pregnancy.Assistant District Attorney Kelley Crisp called parker an "actress of the highest order".She said: "The lies and fraud go on and on; the layers of fraud are staggering.

Al Roker and Deborah Roberts are a veritable power couple in journalism, and while the two had to spend some time apart this week, they're finally back together.MORE: Deborah Roberts looks back on family loss during emotional periodDeborah shared photographs on social media from her first major outing as she returned to New York, that being a Diana Ross concert.VIDEO: Al Roker shares 'nerves' with fans amid New York weather warningWhat made it even more special was that Al had made it a surprise night for the two in the lead up to their wedding anniversary this week."When @dianaross is in town during your anniversary week…and your sweetie organized the surprise.

Tributes have been paid to a 'kind' and 'amazing' dad who tragically died.

murder that brewed over a lease change. Tugce Sayin, 35, is accused of butchering her mum Sevilay Palabiyik and stripping the flesh from her legs inside the family home in Istanbul. The emergency medical technician is said to have killed the 67-year-old after she refused to sign the apartment over to her.

Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts has had a glittering career, from touring the world with Nicole Scherzinger and her bandmates to competing in Dancing On Ice and presenting Heart FM with Amanda Holden.Her dating life has been equally star studded with celebs from all over the globe and from every industry, whether it be in film, presenting, reality television or professional dancing.Ashley has always been a social butterfly and boasts a whole host of famous friends but her dating roster is particularly enviable.READ MORE: I'm A Celeb's Ashley Roberts risks wardrobe malfunction as she slips into flimsy dressKeep reading to take a look back on Ashley’s love life over the years since she shot to fame.Giovanni and Ashley dated for over a year before they announced their split in January 2020.Giovanni took to Twitter and insisted that the pair “remain friends” after their relationship.They had previously spent Christmas together over in the US with Ashley’s family after the pair grew close during their rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing in 2018.Their romance was confirmed when they were spotted kissing outside a club in Miami later that year and the pair seemed smitten.Giovanni even wrote on Instagram: “I never thought anyone would ever make me smile, laugh and steal my heart as fast as you did! I love you, amore.”The Geordie presenter reportedly has a short romance with the Pussycat Doll after her appearance on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! back in 2012.Dec was very open about his feelings towards the contestant and the pair were close once the show finished.Ashley spoke out about their relationship: “We’re trying to keep it out of the public eye.

READ MORE: Buffalo Bills receiver Isaiah McKenzie does baby gender reveal live during NFL opener The NBA found that Sarver had used the N-word at least five times after "recounting the statements of others". The report also concluded that the 60-year-old, worth up to £700m ($800m), "engaged in instances of inequitable conduct toward female employees, made sex-related comments in the workplace, made inappropriate comments about the physical appearance of female employees and other women, and on several occasions engaged in inappropriate physical conduct toward male employees.”Law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz handled the investigation and the NBA said that there were interviews with 320 people, including current and former employees of the Phoenix Suns and Sarver.

This Morning held a tribute programme in honour of the Queen and touched upon her moment of bravery whilst on the Emmerdale set. Soap expert Sharon Marshall was welcomed to the show by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield and spoke about her numerous visits to some of the nation’s favourite soaps.

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that inflation fell for the first time in nearly a year in August as lower diesel and petrol prices took some pressure off struggling households, but it remains close to its 40-year record. The ONS said Consumer Prices Index inflation reached 9.9% in the year to August, down from 10.1% the previous month.

We may see a huge change in the way Netflix releases its shows, as it could axe one of it's most iconic features.

A major householder has announced a sponsorship of a glitzy Strictly Come Prancing event being hosted by a Renfrewshire hospice.

The family of a man who was placed into an induced coma after falling ill while on holiday are faced with raising £34,000 to fly him home. Daniel Bowman, 32, is in a coma on life support in an intensive care unit in Bulgaria after he contacted sepsis.

star Emily Carey, who plays young Alicent Hightower in the HBO series, says she was apprehensive about filming a cringe-worthy sex scene for the show. In Sunday night's episode, titled «King of the Narrow Sea,» Carey's character appears opposite her much-older husband -- King Viserys, played by Paddy Considine — in two intimate scenes. First, bathing him in a tub and, second, lying motionless -- appearing reluctant and disengaged — beneath him in bed while he has sex with her.Carey, who was 17 at the time she read the script and 18 at the time of filming, says in an interview with that she was initially «scared» of performing the scenes with the then-47-year-old Considine.«We have an intimacy coordinator who was amazing,» Carey told the outlet«Again, still being 17, the first scene that I read from the show was my sex scene and my intimacy scenes, that includes the scene where I'm bathing the king — anything that felt intimate was considered an intimacy scene, which I thought was great.»An «intimacy coordinator» is someone whose job is to choreograph simulated sex scenes on film and television sets while being mindful of the wellbeing of the actors involved. «But, it scared me, because at that point I still hadn't met Paddy, I didn't know how much of a joy he was and how easy he was going to make [the scene], and all I saw was, you know, a 47-year-old man and me, I was a bit concerned,» she continued.

“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” and Cynthia Addai-Robinson is still beaming, far away from the flashing lights and star wattage of the lavish bash held at Culver Studios. She’s even gushing about the fact that she somehow managed to miss seeing one A-list attendee.“The day after, you see some of the photos from the carpet, and I was like, ‘How did I miss Michael B.

READ MORE: S Club's Jo O'Meara opens up on secret battle with 'dangerous' gambling addiction “As you may well know I have had some health issues with my back recently, and it has resulted in me needing surgery to remove the disc and fix the problem.“The pain has been unbearable and I have been advised surgery is now my only option and being told this is something that needs doing urgently to prevent further damage to my back.”The star added: “So I will be going in for the procedure tomorrow (September 15).“I am beyond upset to be missing out on such a special day and I am so so sorry. I hope you all understand that this decision was very hard, but I must put my health first at this time.“Sending you all so much love and please make sure to Reach for those Stars! Lots of love, Jo.”Her fans soon rushed to support Jo in the comments, with GB News star Eammonn Holmes writing: “Dear Jo, I feel your pain.