Strictly's Motsi Mabuse issues heartbreaking plea over 'racism' experienced amid Ukraine crisis

Dan Walker has revealed that he had “past dance experience” before he appeared on the 19th series of Strictly Come Dancing with none other than Shirley Ballas.

“I tried to lift @ShirleyBallas’ spirits one day with a spot of paso.”He released a short clip along with the statement in full view of his 752,200 followers. Dan can be seen in the video reassuring Shirley, as she could be seen looking upset and unassured. He said in the video: “Why don’t you harness Shirley Ballas, three time world champion.” Countryfile presenter Anita Rani can be seen supporting Shirley, too. She said, reassuring her in the same vein as Dan: “The bada** that is Ballas.”Fans took to the comments section to share their shock over Dan's cheeky insight, with Howard Baker quipping: “So you had a personal trainer, you should be disqualified.”Stuart Aston added: “Mr Walker. What are you like?"In 2019, Dan and Shirley joined other celebrities, including Ed Balls and Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall to raise thousands for Comic Relief. The group raised the money by making the famously difficult climb to the top of Kilimanjaro, the peak of the world’s tallest mountain. Dan can be seen in the background of the clip trying to show off his Paso Doble skills to lighten the tension. Dan released the clip ahead of this year’s Comic Relief, which is due to air on Friday 18th March. During filming for the Red Nose Day documentary, Dan also opened up about difficulties that he faced. Suffering from altitude sickness, Dan said on the show: “It’s like that rock pressing down on my chest, like that."Same as you, you just can’t get enough in, so everyone’s feeling it.“Man alive, that was tough,” he later said.“I have no memory of going up there.

Dan Walker has taken to Instagram to make a candid confession!MORE: BBC Breakfast's Dan Walker shares intimate glimpse inside family 'escape' with wife and kidsThe BBC Breakfast star issued a tongue-in-cheek apology to his Strictly partner Nadiya Bychkova as he joked about his former dance experience before taking part in the show.WATCH: Dan Walker admits he had dancing experience ahead of StrictlyDan, 44, shared a short clip filmed in 2019 when he took part in a Comic Relief challenge to climb Kilimanjaro. He explained: "I have a confession to make… I have remembered that I did have some dancing experience before I did #Strictly.READ: Dan Walker makes surprise revelation about his future on BBC BreakfastMORE: Dan Walker speaks out following BBC Breakfast 'absence' rumours"It's 3 years since we climbed Kilimanjaro with an incredible team to raise money for @comicrelief and, on one occasion, I tried to lift @shirleyballas' spirits with a spot of paso [laughing emojis].

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker was forced to apologise after a slip-up during a poignant interview with two Ukrainian refugees on Monday (March 7). Vitaliy Georgiev and his wife Olya Gridina appeared via video link from Bucharest, Romania, after fleeing the Ukraine capital of Kyiv.

Daily Mail from last year, Craig explained: “'I rather fell in love with Dan, and I didn't expect to”.

Dan Walker, 44, found himself at the centre of controversy earlier this week when he apologised after a guest swore on BBC Breakfast.The host had been discussing the Ukraine crisis with Ukrainian singer Maria Burmaka when she dropped the F-bomb condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin.After the programme, Dan’s name became a trend on Twitter with viewers divided over his reaction to the swear word.Some blasted Dan’s lack of “sensitivity” while others defended him, saying he “couldn’t have been kinder”.Twitter user JayneMcCubbinTV shared her outrage as she found out the reason the broadcaster’s name was trending.She tweeted: “This is so sad. Dan trending bc ppl have jumped on bandwagon to moan abt something they surely didn’t see.

Piers Morgan has reacted over the death of legendary Australian star Shane Warne.The cricket legend has died of a “suspected heart attack” at the age of 52, as tributes have begun pouring in over the news.Shane’s death was confirmed earlier today in a statement from his management team.This read: "Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived."The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course."Piers has since shared a moving tribute to the star, calling him a “loyal friend”.He wrote: “Absolutely devastated to hear that ⁦@ShaneWarne⁩ has died from a heart attack aged just 52.“He was a genius cricketer, a supreme entertainer, a fantastic bloke and a great loyal friend for many years.“Just gutting news. RIP Warnie, I loved every minute in your company.”Other stars have also weighed in on the news, calling it “truly shocking”Monty Don tweeted: “The news of Shane Warne's untimely death is truly shocking.“For those of us who love cricket he enriched our lives beyond measure.”Dan Walker wrote: “Genuinely can’t believe the sad news about the death of Shane Warne.“He came on Breakfast just a couple of weeks ago & was as effervescent as ever.“What a talent he was.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has taken to Twitter to fume that people are starting to "stop caring" about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.The wife of Ukrainian dancer Evgenij Voznyuk, 40, who she shares a daughter with, has been raising awareness of the war in Ukraine on her social media platforms.In view of her 72,700 fans, the dance professional told how she feared people were starting to become indifferent to the crisis.Motsi wrote: "The longer this continues the less people care!" alongside praying hands emoji.Replying to her post, she added: "Children are still dying."Bombs still flying."Just days ago, Motsi told how she feared the situation in Ukraine "doesn't feel good".The star relayed her thoughts on the ongoing conflict, [removed 'in Ukraine'] comparing it to the coronavirus lockdowns.Motsi wrote: "Remember after the first lockdown how we all thought we will never see a lockdown again and then boom a second lockdown longer than the first one."This is what the situation feels like!"It seems like the situation is escalating..."Just doesn’t feel good!!!!" she ended her post.Last week, Motsi told how her Ukrainian parents-in-law were in bunkers in Kharkiv following Russia's invasion.Motsi reassured fans that she is in contact with Evgenij’s parents but explained the terrifying situation the city is facing.She penned on Saturday morning: “They spent more than half the day yesterday in the bunkers!“In Kharkiv, there are heavy battles so we can’t get to them!“At the moment there is nothing we can do.

Strictly Come Dancing star Pasha Kovalev has broken his silence over Russia's invasion in Ukraine, which has saddened the world. The Russian-born dancer - who is married to Rachel Riley - confessed the heartbreaking conflict was "too close to home" in an emotional post.MORE: Motsi Mabuse issues heartbreaking plea over 'racism' experienced amid Ukraine crisisIn an announcement, posted on Instagram on Wednesday, he wrote: "The current situation in Ukraine hits too close to home for the both of us as Russian nationals.WATCH: Rachel Riley melts hearts with adorable video of Pasha with their daughters"Our passport may say one thing but our hearts are with our family, friends and everyone still in Ukraine that are fighting for freedom and lives."MORE: Dan Walker forced to apologise after 'difficult' BBC Breakfast coverageDONATE NOW: What can you do to help Ukraine?Pasha, who has co-created Rise Up With the Arts with Anya Garni, explained how the proceeds from their performances will go to Save The Children charity."It only feels right that our show - Rise Up With the Arts, along with 3 charities that we are already supporting, will now focus on donating funds raised to the Save The Children charity that helps children and young people affected by this terrible conflict," the message continued."They say it takes a village to rise a child but this time it will take the whole world to make the change happen and end this madness.

Kate Garraway was forced to change the name of her new BBC show after spotting an unfortunate problem.

Piers Morgan, 56, took to Twitter to react to an image of his former ITV colleagues this morning.To mark International Women’s Day, the women of the channel got together to pose for pictures, dressed in shades of pink, red and orange.Piers argued this was “great to see” as they were “dressing up in pink and proudly identifying as women”.However, the outspoken former host of Good Morning Britain couldn’t resist a swipe at “wokies” over the image.He argued that had he suggested they take the photo, he would have been branded “sexist”.In full, Piers penned to his 7.9 million followers: “As we approach #internationalwomensday, great to see ITV’s female talent all dressing up in pink and proudly identifying as women.“Of course, had I suggested they do this, the wokies would have branded me a sexist gender-stereotype-promoting transphobic patronising monster….”The image in question featured stars of GMB like Susanna Reid and Ranvir Singh.Lorraine Kelly, Holly Willoughby, Charlene White and Kate Garraway are all also in the snap taken to mark International Women’s Day.However, his tweet has been met with mixed reactions from his followers.User @RiaanNelZA wasn't impressed, writing: "You will find a way in news that has nothing to do with you..just so you tell the world who you are by saying you are not that..." (sic)While @AlisonMunday pointed out: "All dressed in pink? We're seeing a different photo."If I'm correct and there's also red and orange, sort of defies the 'all women in pink' stereotype tweet."@DanRK replied: "Still bitter about the ITV thing after all this time…"@Caldicot03 added: "That's because you don't get to decide how women should dress!"Others agreed with Piers' tweet, taking to his replies to share their

Loose Women yesterday saw a heated debate between the stars of the ITV show over Ukraine.

ITV This Morning's Holly and Phillip startled as their news segment is suddenly interrupted

Dan Walker stepped in and apologised when a Ukrainian singer swore live on BBC Breakfast.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker was forced to apologise to viewers of the show when a Ukrainian guest swore at Russian President Vladimir Putin while live on air. Ukrainian singer Maria Burmaka joined Dan and his co-host Sally Nugent on the morning show to talk about the current situation, as Russia continues to attack Ukraine.

Charlene White has responded to claims she was 'playing the race card' on Loose Women.

DAN Walker was forced to apologise as Ukrainian singer Maria Burmaka told Vladimir Putin "f*** you" on BBC Breakfast this morning. The presenter stepped in after the passionate guest turned the airwaves blue.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has expressed her disgust at clips of Black people being racially abused and stranded at the Ukraine border. Heartbreaking footage has circulated on social media showing African and Caribbean students being denied permission to cross over into Poland for safety, as Russia continues its deadly bombing attack amid its invasion of Ukraine. Many of the stranded students have been subjected to racism, with one man recalling how he was forced to disembark a bus after being told ‘no Blacks’. Motsi, who hails from South Africa and Germany, shared a clip of a room close to the border full of other Black students desperate to reach safety. The woman filming the video said: ‘We’re still stranded, we haven’t eaten, no rest, we were just in the cold for six hours outside. For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, visit our live blog: Russia-Ukraine live‘We’ve been begging, pushing, dragging, it’s been so traumatic just to get into the border and we’re not able to get there. ‘Since morning we’ve been told that [for] all Nigerians, the embassy has been getting buses for us but we’ve not seen any… It’s really really so sad.’ This is happening !!!! Can we talk about this !!!!!! Saving people according to their skin color!!!!! #AfricansinUkraine pic.twitter.com/RsNzS9quzDMotsi captioned the post: ‘This is happening !!!! Can we talk about this !!!!!! Saving people according to their skin color!!!!! #AfricansinUkraine.’ She added: ‘Don’t forget the black brothers and sisters at the border !’ Reacting to the clip, one follower commented: ‘I’m so sorry.

Ukraine - after Russia launched attacks across the country.Famous singer Maria has been keeping spirits up in Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv during the war by singing the Ukrainian national anthem to locals from her apartment window.Dan asked Maria if she'd considered trying to escape her war-torn country in a bid to save herself from the violence.The musician replied that she was planning on staying in the capital and will keep on singing to locals as long as it was safe to do so - adding: "I will not run from my native city because this is my home".She then sent a powerful message to Russian president Putin where she called him a "murderer" and told him "f**k you", but it threw the segment into chaos as Dan needed to intervene.Maria said: "I want to say to Putin. You are a murderer, you are [an] aggressor.", adding that Ukraine was never against Russia.She went on: "Russian singers, Russian sportsmen were in Kiev.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse, 40, took to Twitter yesterday to express her anger at the way those affected by the conflict in Ukraine have been described.She urged her followers to “stop saying Ukraine people are inspiring!!!!!” and suggested that the situation is much more sad than it is ‘inspiring’.She added: “It’s not inspiring seeing woman and children suffer!!! (sic)“It’s sad.”The Strictly star also shared a quote from the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which read: “Do prove that you are with us, do prove that you will not let us go, do prove that you indeed are Europeans.“And then life will win over death and light will win over darkness…”In response to her Twitter outburst, @Emijo71replied: “But the spirit of facing the enemy and not shying from resistance is admirable.“I’m inspired by the soldiers and the plucky rescue services across Europe.”Motsi has continued to reveal her thoughts about the Russian invasion of Ukraine on social media.In view of her 72,000 followers, the professional dancer has been sharing tweets, reacting to the situation in Ukraine.Yesterday, Motsi admitted she feared that the conflict was “escalating”.Motsi explained: “Remember after the first lockdown how we all thought we will never see a lockdown again and then boom a second lockdown longer than the first one.“This is what the situation feels like!“It seems like the situation is escalating...“Just doesn’t feel good!!!!”Motsi is married to Ukrainian dancer Evgenij Voznyuk, whose parents remain in the country and have been unable to leave.Motsi and Evgenij have a three-year-old daughter together.On her Instagram story, Motsi shared: “This situation also makes me realise how I could never, ever be friends with some