Strictly's Anton Du Beke opens up on being 'really poor' as he credits show for saving him

Gabrielle Union kept it classical on Monday while attending the 2022 Gotham Awards in New York City.The 50-year-old actress wore a long black sleeveless velvet dress with a high collar that was adorned with the image of a Greek-like statue.Gabrielle had her hair up in a round bun with a golden hairband keeping it in place as she arrived at the awards ceremony at Cipriaini Wall Street. Classical look: Gabrielle Union kept it classical on Monday while attending the 2022 Gotham Awards in New York CityShe accentuated her natural beauty with smoky eye makeup and pink lipstick.Gabrielle accessorized with Tiffany Lock bangles on her wrist.

A mum says she has been left conflicted after letting her son's vegetarian friend eat meat at a party. The woman says the child's mother blasted her for letting her son eat a meat pie at the event.

It’s ’90s night and since we’re down to only eight teams, someone’s gotta help fill those two hours of programming. Welcome En Vogue and Salt N’ Pepa to the ballroom! It was a treat to watch Len Goodman groove out to your performance of “Whatta Man” at the top of the show.

 Tony Adams, 56, has said goodbye to his fellow Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ellie Simmonds, 27, in an emotional post today.The Paralympian swimmer was the latest star to be eliminated from the competition in a shocking twist, sparking backlash from some viewers. The former Arsenal captain took to Instagram yesterday to share a sweet picture where he could be seen giving Ellie a big hug after the pair had performed their dances in their respective couples. Following the news of her exit, he wrote: “Ellie Simmonds is THE most remarkable woman I have ever met.“What an honour to share a Strictly dance floor.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Simmonds became the sixth star to be booted off the show on Sunday night.

Matt Goss, 54, was voted off Strictly Come Dancing in Week Four, after facing a dance-off against Kym Marsh and her partner Graziano Di Prima.The Bros singer has opened up to Express.co.uk about the pressures of being put in the dance-off and the pain he felt doing it with somebody he "really liked".When Express.co.uk asked Matt how the dance-off worked compared to how we watch it at home, he revealed: "You have to wait and all your adrenaline leaves your body and you have to go and do a dance-off with somebody that you really like."It goes against every bone in your body to compete with somebody you like and try to get the approval of the judges."So I am happy I got to put my best foot forward and get what I want out of the experience."This comes after Matt previously spoke to Express.co.uk about the judges harsh criticisms, despite his improvement week by week on the BBC show.He admitted: "I think if I'm improving maybe the scores should reflect that."But I don't want to be that guy who moans about my scores. "My life is an immediate fluidity to me the day after so I don't really know if I'm honest.

THE Strictly Come Dancing stars looked all partied out after celebrating Ellie Taylor's 39th birthday. Comedian Ellie's co-stars were on hand until the early hours despite their upcoming performances in tonight's live show. She was joined by show partners Will Mellor and Nancy Xu, Kym Marsh and Helen Skelton.

Kate Garraway, 55, has told Good Morning Britain producer and news editor Liz Little she'll be missed, following her final shift in the studio today.The team member took to Twitter to share memories of her time on the show as she told fans she'll be moving to ITN. Taking to Twitter, she wrote: "Today I wrapped up my last @gmb shift surrounded by the very best - the most talented, creative & caring crew in telly."I’ve been beyond lucky to work with colleagues I consider best friends & am forever in awe of them. But for now it’s time for a new adventure at @itn/@ITVX."Kate shared the post on her page writing: "Good luck! You’ll be missed x."Many of her 519,000 followers also wished her colleague all the best. Gregory Peck's heart-wrenching comment on Ingrid Bergman affairPsychicmedium.pw added: "Good luck in all you do.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke, 56, has reflected on the gruelling IVF journey his wife Hannah Summers, 46, was forced to go on in order to welcome their twins. He spoke openly about their fertility struggles, as he revealed Hannah’s ongoing battle with endometriosis. Anton became a father for the first time in March 2017 when he and wife Hannah welcomed their twins, George and Henrietta.The dancer spoke about the trials of becoming a parent on the Parenting Hell podcast, where he called Hannah “practically perfect” and lamented the irony that she wasn’t able to conceive naturally.“She's everything I thought she would be,” he explained.

FURIOUS Strictly Come Dancing fans have accused the judges of overmarking one of the celebs. Former footballer Tony Adams has received some harsh criticism from judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke.

Monty Don has taken to Twitter to apologise to fans who have expressed their disappointment about his autumn tour locations.The 67-year-old told his followers he is "fully booked" for the next two years so can't change or add to to his schedule as some had hoped.The Gardeners' World star will kick off his nationwide tour in November, starting in Oxford.Other locations he'll be visiting are; London, Birmingham, Cardiff and Liverpool.Since announcing his tour, many have questioned why he wasn't able to put on a gig locally.In view of his 293,000 followers, he explained: "To those of you disappointed that I shall not be appearing locally during my autumn tour, I apologise, but these things are planned ( by others) months in advance and depend upon the mutual availability of venues and myself.Karren Brady fears for royals 'shivering' over Prince Harry's book"What was intended to be just 10 locations has been extended to 14 but that is it this year."Books to write, film trips to prepare and, squeezed in amongst it all, a life to be lived."However, there is always another day."In response to a fan who asked if he'd ever come to America, the gardener replied: "Not for a little while."Fully booked for next couple of years."Twitter user Miss DMU ranted that those who organise tours should consider those who live in rural areas. She wrote: "We are fans & would love to see you in the flesh, it may not bring in profit but what it would do for us is unmeasurable in monetary value."From a huge fan in rural Aberdeenshire, we have a bookshop too."Strictly's Anton Du Beke 'heartbroken' after pal was axed from show [REVEALED]Gabby Logan breaks down over husband's cancer as she gives update [WATCH]Geena Davis reflects on Bill Murray

Channel 5 newsreader and former Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker has described the BBC show as "entertainment" rather than a competition, as he gave his opinion as to who he thinks will win this year.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans all had the same complaint about Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman while the judges spooky looks won rave reviews. Tonight's instalment of the BBC show marks Halloween week.

MOTSI Mabuse took a new swipe at fellow judge Craig Revel-Horwood during Strictly Come Dancing's live show amid 'feud' rumours. Motsi, 41, branded Craig a "diva" after he was harsh in his judging of CBBC star Molly Rainford - and it was a telling swipe given that Craig used the same insult about Motsi in a recent interview. "Diva! Diva! What's happening," Motsi said as she turned to Craig following his stinging critique where he called parts of Molly's dance "ugly".

James Jordan has said Fleur East can be "way too much" on Strictly Come Dancing as he claimed there was a lack of traditional Salsa in her performance this evening.The former Strictly professional shares his thoughts on the dancing duos every week on Twitter and he doesn't hold back on his honesty.Critiquing Fleur and Vito's latest dance, he tweeted: "She definitely has the power and energy but sometimes for me way too much."Also hardly any traditional salsa - too much twerking and hip hop steps instead of earthy basics."I still feel she could be great but not for me tonight."The dancer went on to wish Fleur a Happy Birthday and also scored her a seven out of 10.David Hasselhoff, 70, flaunts age-defying appearance at series eventIn a follow-up post, he said he believes the singer, Ellie Simmonds or/and James Bye could be in this weekend's dance-off.Despite James' comments, Fleur scored a respectable 32 out of 40 points for her efforts by the judges.Head judge Shirley Ballas said of her moves: "Well our birthday girl, it had a reminiscence of the Cha Cha Cha, it had rhythm. Moving forward I would like to see a little bit more finesse, a little bit more grace but there is no disputing your power."Craig Revel Horwood added: "It was just a little bit messy for me."There's no elegance, it's got to be really smooth," but also said it was a "powerful" performance.Anton Du Beke told Fleur: "I love that on the edge energy, but you have to be ice like in the mind or it goes too far.That was on the cusp.

Anton Du Beke, 56, is now a judge on Strictly Come Dancing - and he is relieved that he no longer has to be part of the performances on the dance floor himself.The former ballroom star has now confided exactly why he "hated" aspects of being part of the team of professional dancers on the BBC show.Discussing the thorny issue with Olympian snowboarder Aimee Fuller over a game of golf, he admitted that - in spite of having performed on the show for almost two decades - he still can't stand his memories of being in the dance-off."I've always hated that bit, so I'm delighted that I don't have to be a part of it anymore," he admitted on Aimee's podcast, Monday Mile."It's always the part of the show I've disliked the most, where somebody's got sent home - invariably the bit where I've got sent home, with my partner.

Kym Marsh, 46, sensationally claimed the Queen had been fixated on her cleavage after she and her band Hear'Say played at the Royal Variety Performance back in 2001.The singer, who had yelled at her former bandmate Myleene Klass for "always getting her t**s out" that same year, then cheekily made the suggestion that the Queen had been "jealous" of her own assets, in unearthed quotes rediscovered during her Strictly 2022 stint.She made the suggestion that the late monarch had "looked at my boobs" while discussing the pressures of fame in an interview.According to the interviewer, Kym could scarcely contain her loud laughter when she was asked what expression Queen Elizabeth II had on her face each of the "several times" that she'd stared down her top."It was almost disgust," Kym insisted to the Independent at the time, adding: "Maybe she was jealous - comparing mine to hers!"Kym also addressed the story once again on Never Mind The Buzzcocks, admitting: "I had this really low-cut dress on and she kind of just went, ‘Very well done’ [but] just stared at my boobs.”She added that the Queen was probably the most famous person she had ever met.However, during her time in pop group Hear'Say as a 24-year-old, it was Myleene who seemed to have the "famous" breasts - and they were once the source of a fierce argument between them.The pair had been living together at the time and although the opportunity to see her co-star "in the nude" was something Kym felt men would have envied her for, she was in the midst of a rivalry with her.Backstage, moments before a performance at a TV studio, tensions boiled over and Kym accused Myleene of doing little more than "getting her t***s out" in the group.It sparked a loud slanging match which

Strictly Come Dancing panel alongside Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli. As the dancer discussed her partnership with Wiltshire Farm Foods, Express.co.uk asked Arlene how she felt when the news broke of Bruno's departure from the show, with Anton Du Beke taking his position full-time.Anton took a permanent role on the judging panel this year alongside Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas.This comes after he covered for Bruno Tonioli last year when he took a break from the show due to travel limitations as he continued to judge on the US series, Dancing With the Stars.Express.co.uk asked Arlene if she was sad to see Bruno leave the show as he started on Strictly with her.She replied: "Was it sad Bruno was leaving? I don't think so.

William Jackson Harper has been cast in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.The 42-year-old actor is the latest to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, insiders told Variety, with his part 'a closely guarded secret.'Harper acknowledged his casting in a tweet Thursday, writing in response to the Variety piece, 'Welp. Okay then.' The latest: William Jackson Harper, 42, has been cast in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.