Strictly's Anton Du Beke responds to axe rumours as he says he 'hasn't been told'

David Walliams' ex-wife Lara Stone, 38, has admitted the "fame" that came from her relationship with the comedian, children's author and TV presenter utterly "terrifying". The Dutch supermodel has a career in the spotlight in her own right, but being with the Britain's Got Talent judge was another level of attention she wasn't ready for. The former couple were together for six years before deciding to call it quits, and also share son Alfred together.

Tom Cruise revealed why he agreed to host The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration during ITV's special show on Sunday. The actor, 59, is one of several celebrities to be presenting a portion of the ITV extravaganza, alongside hosts Phillip Schofield and Julie Etchingham.

A three year old boy has died after police believe he was attacked by a dog in Rochdale. Paramedics rushed to the scene at Carr Lane, Milnrow, shortly after 1pm on Sunday, to reports the youngster had been injured.

Everton supporters forced a cheeky Liverpool fan to remove a flag from their window just yards from Goodison Park ahead of their crunch relegation clash against Brentford on Sunday.Reds and Blues fans might share neighbourhoods across Merseyside, but even the most brainless among them couldn't have seen this ending well.As scores of hopeful Toffees supporters made their way to the ground they noticed a flag in the window of a house with the caption: 'Liverpool marching on Wembley Way' - which had presumably been pinned up for the FA Cup final the day before.Purposefully antagonistic or not, fans began banging on the window demanding that the Liverpool fan inside take it down.After a brief verbal scuffle, the flag came down, much to the amusement of the baying Blues fans who were busy flipping the bird and shouting obscenities."Don’t know how this local thought hanging a Liverpool flag one block from Goodison on Everton’s biggest match of the year was a good idea but after groups of toffees have banged on her window she’s been forced to take it down," one Everton fan wrote in a since-deleted tweet.What's more likely, Everton getting relegated or Liverpool winning the quadruple? Let us know what you reckon in the comments section.Frank Lampard's started brightly against Brentford, looking for a win that would all but secure their Premier League survival, and were duly rewarded when Dominic Calvert-Lewin bungled the ball home after just 10 minutes - but momentum shifted drastically shortly after when Jarrad Branthwaite got himself sent off for tripping Ivan Toney who was through on goal.The visitors equalised via a Seamus Coleman own-goal, but despite being under the cosh, Everton re-took the lead right on half-time through

Ellise Shafer The Billboard Music Awards are back in Las Vegas for their 2022 edition, promising a star-studded evening in celebration of music’s most chart-topping artists.Before the awards ceremony airs on NBC at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, Billboard announced many of the night’s winners, including Drake, who took home five awards for top artist, male artist, rap artist, rap male artist and rap album.

ITV fans were disbelieving that The Queens Jubilee Celebrations which were broadcasted on Sunday night (May 15) had actually been live.Many viewers became sceptical that the momentous production to mark The Queen's upcoming Platinum Jubilee on June 5 had not been as it seemed.Eagle-eyed folk at home wondered what happened to the live show each time the advertisements and commentary was being aired.One person ranted: "#itv is the Jubilee live…or is it not - too many adverts and too much commentary."Another questioned: "I'm confused. I sat down to watch the Queens Jubilee concert...LIVE.

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 5413 quoting incident 1615 of 15/05/2022.Information can also be reported online or by using the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk. If you can't report online, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

J. Kim Murphy Camila Cabello has joined the panel of coaches on NBC’s “The Voice” for its upcoming 22nd season.The 25-year-old singer-songwriter made the news public on Sunday morning through a post on TikTok, in which she conducts and sings alongside footage of Gwen Stefani, John Legend and Blake Shelton, who have been serving as coaches on “The Voice” alongside host Carson Daly.“See you this fall,” reads the caption attached to Cabello’s TikTok.#duet with @gwenstefani See you this fall #TheVoice ♬ original sound – Blake Shelton NBCUniversal confirmed the news of Cabello’s involvement with the upcoming season.Cabello was featured as a part-time advisor on the show’s 21st season, which ran from September to December last year.

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Saturday Night Live is no stranger to making light of the week's biggest news stories and the latest episode of the late-night entertainment show was no different.  MORE: Has Amber Heard had plastic surgery? A top surgeon reveals all - see the transformationThis week's cold open was a sketch about the ongoing defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard - and viewers have complained about the spoof.

Bake off judge Paul Hollywood has admitted he would have looked at his role on the now-iconic baking show differently if he'd known about how much it may affect his personal life. The baker, now 56, has had a very tumultuous time in his love life - breaking up with his wife of 20 years and dating a series of women. Paul, who also stars in the US version of the Bake Off, admitted that trying to maintain 'family relationships is really difficult when they’re in the public domain.

scored a landslide victory from the televote after performing their song Stefania. While the winning country usually hosts the next year’s competition, doubts have been cast on whether Ukraine will be able to host in 2023 due to the ongoing war with Russia. However, when asked about President Volodymyr Zelensky’s claim that Eurovision will be hosted in Ukraine, Kalush Orchestra star Oleh Psiuk said: ‘If the President said it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen.

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from Sue Perkins. The Channel 4 Naked Attraction star spoke out in a new interview. Anna has been single since her split from former Great British Bake Off host Sue Perkins last summer.

Anton Du Beke has spoken about his hopes to return as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing - but is still waiting for news on whether he will be welcomed back to the BBC show this year.

Loose Women became incredibly awkward for viewers as Coleen Nolan and Ruth Langsford appeared to clash on the show on numerous occasions.It got so out of hand at one point, that Coleen, 57, even threatened to shove Ruth "off her chair" as things turned tense. On Tuesday's programme (April 26), the panel were busy discussing Coronation Street star Bill Roache who is turning 90 - when Ruth made a catty remark about her co-star.

Anton Du Beke has revealed he 'hasn't been told' whether he is returning to the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel, despite claims he's set to permanently replace Bruno Tonioli.  The 55-year-old, stood in for Bruno Tonioli, 66, on last year's series when the Italian star was unable to travel to the UK from the US last year due to pandemic travel restrictions. When Anton wasn't on the list of professionals when the line-up was announced last week, it was assumed he would be back on the judging panel, but the dancer has insisted this is yet to be confirmed.

Arlene Phillip has recalled the 'awful' moment she found out she'd been axed from Strictly Come Dancing while consumed with grief at the loss of her beloved manager. The Prestwich-born dancer, choreographer, and TV star appeared as a judge on the BBC One dance show from 2004 to 2009.

Anton Du Beke was not prepared for one of Mark Labbett's famous insults as he appeared on The Chase Celebrity Special on Saturday (April 23).The 55-year-old was first up to face the chaser better known at The Beast on the popular quiz show.Up to his usual tricks, Mark was on fine form as he took to his seat on the gameshow while dishing out the insults to the professional dancer.The BBC ballroom expert explained that he'd met the might Beast before when he'd previously appeared on the programme and that it didn't end well.Digging his claws in while interjecting, Mark told the dancer: This is going to be just like Strictly, you haven't won that either."Looking red faced, Anton leaped to hug host Bradely Walsh declaring his feelings had been hurt.Getting back to the game, Anton wished his opponent well as they went head-to-head.The Glitzy TV personality managed to successfully answer four questions correctly in the cash builder.Putting a number of tempting offers on the table, The Beast encouraged the Anton to take a risk and play for the larger £20,000 amount.However, many of Anton's teammates urged him to take the lesser amount instead.Actor Ad Edmondson and impressionist Alistair McGown joked he wasn't good enough, while DJ Sarah-Jane Crawford backed her team mate.The Strictly star took his teams advice and played it safe - opting for the £4,000.It proved to be the right choice as Anton aced his round and made it back for the final round.In fact all stars of the celebrity special went on to have fluent and faultless games against The Beast who even admitted he "couldn't have caught any of them". With £113,000 to play for in the prize fund, it proved to be a tense match.

Anton Du Beke, 55, married his wife Hannah Summers in 2017 and the couple share two children.The Strictly judge recalled in an interview how the pair met and whether it was love at first sight.Anton will appear on The Chase tonight along with Alistair McGowan, Sarah-Jane Crawford and Adrian Edmondson.The Strictly judge spoke to Steph McGovern back in February about his relationship with Hannah and how the pair first met.He said: "I knew almost immediately that I loved her.She also loved me immediately."She was sitting across a big table at a do and I thought, 'wow she is absolutely gorgeous'."He then spoke about how he built up the courage to talk to Hannah.Anton continued: "She went off to the loo as one does. Outrageously, I followed her!"She went into the ladies and I waited outside for her.

Craig Revel Horwood is inviting a royal guest to his wedding - because they get on "so well". Craig will tie the knot in 2024, the BBC Strictly Come Dancing star told ITV Loose Women today.