Strictly's Shirley Ballas inundated with support over family heartache 'Not a day goes by'

Bad Boy Chiller Crew are arguably Yorkshire's best export since its namesake pud. A year after first hitting the charts with Don't You Worry About Me the band, made up of Gareth 'GK' Kelly, Kane Welsh and Sam 'Clive' Robinson, now find themselves hot contenders for the UK's coveted Number 1 Album.

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Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterWith Peak TV still getting peak-ier, it’s harder than ever for a series to really break through with audiences. And that means it’s even harder for a new writer to get their project noticed with the studio executives who are sifting through pitches looking for the next show that will break through with audiences.During a “Meet the Executives” virtual panel at SCAD TVfest last Thursday, five top programming execs offered up some key advice to SCAD students on what they are looking for in a script from the next generation of TV series creators.The panel, which was hosted by Variety‘s TV business writer Jennifer Maas, included JoAnn Alfano, executive vice president of scripted current series and head of international business development at Universal Studio Group; Jasmine Russ, vice president of development and production at Fabel Entertainment; Max Kisbye, executive vice president of development and production at MGM/UA Television; Tana Nugent Jamieson, senior vice president of creative affairs at A+E Studios; and Naomi Funabashi, senior vice president of film and television at Hillman Grad Productions.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorAT&T and State Farm are the latest big advertisers to experiment with new ways of figuring out just who is watching TV – and the commercials that support it.The two marketers are among those who are taking part in an alliance between Discovery and Omnicom Media Group. Under the pact, a handful of Omnicom clients, including the telecom and insurance giants, will test new ways of tabulating linear TV audiences using Comscore and VideoAmp, and examine recent viewership data.

PSA: Travis Barker just dropped a jewelry line — and it’s extremely on-brand. The 46-year-old Blink 182 drummer teamed up with Buster + Punch to create a skull-themed (!!) line complete with necklaces, home decor, clothing and drum keys. 

Zack Sharf A new short documentary and exposé published by Vanity Fair accuses Jerry Lewis of sexual harassment and assault. The interviews with actresses such as Karen Sharpe and Hope Holiday were conducted by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, the duo who tackled Mia Farrow’s allegations against Woody Allen in the HBO documentary series “Allen v Farrow” and the directors of the Oscar-nominated “The Hunting Ground.” Lewis was one of the most popular performers in the world in the 1950s and ’60s, first as part of a comic team with Dean Martin and later as the star of hits such as “The Nutty Professor” and “Cinderfella.” He died in 2017 at the age of 91.Sharpe met the actor during his commercial zenith. She was cast as Lewis’ love interest in the 1964 comedy “The Disorderly Orderly.” The actress said she was being fitted for costumes in Lewis’ office when he ordered everyone but her out of the room.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV Critic“Better Things,” launching its fifth and final season February 28, is not the highest-profile show to have recently announced its conclusion, or the flashiest. But its time on FX has been a small-scale triumph both of art and of persistence — and a moment in TV history that seems to be flickering out of view.From its 2016 launch, “Better Things” depicted the trials endured by Sam Fox (show creator Pamela Adlon), who struggled to balance her life as a single mother with her career as a working actor in Hollywood.

Former Atletico Madrid attacker Paulo Futre has aimed a dig at ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel as the two clubs lock horns for the first in more than 30 years.

Everton manager Frank Lampard has already named the Manchester City star he dreads facing ahead of this weekend's clash.

K.J. Yossman While the U.K.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. broadcaster ITV has commissioned real-life drama “Stonehouse,” from “A Very English Scandal” writer John Preston, directed by BAFTA-nominated Jon S. Baird (“Stan & Ollie”).

A man’s plan to propose on Mount Snowdon fell apart after he fell down a small waterfall and lost the engagement ring.

Not on the same page. While reflecting on the difficult experience filming 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road, Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy got honest about the tumultuous turn that their working relationship took along the way.

EastEnders actress and Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis took to Instagram to share a tribute to her best friend Tobi Leigh, a BSL interpreter.The pals sat together on retro red bar stools in front of a fairground ride as they sipped on a drink.Rose wore blue jeans and white trainers, with a high-neck black top and a red and blue baseball varsity jacket. She styled her blonde hair in a sleek ponytail and played with the ends as she stared lovingly at her friend.Tobi wore loose black jeans with a black scoop necked top, styled with a red and black motocross jacket as she clutched a drink.

The Wheel has spun itself a riddle with bizarre scheduling.Last Saturday, the latest episode of Michael McIntyre's gameshow was shelved by the BBC and a repeat was shown in its place.Viewers were disappointed when they tuned in and realised it was an old episode.One said: "Absolutely p*** poor from the #bbc to show a repeat of #thewheel at half eight on a Saturday night."This is not good enough and not what we expect from the licence fee."Another moaned: "Sod off BBC. I've been looking forward all week to tonight's The Wheel.

Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan, 43, has opened up about some trouble he has been having with his daughter, who turns two in a couple of weeks.The star took to Twitter to ask his 304, 500 followers for advice, and they happily obliged. Former Strictly Come Dancing professionals James and Ola Jordan, 39, share one daughter together, Ella, who was born February 27, 2020.Last night, James tweeted: “Hi guys, Anyone ever had a baby or child that every time you give them antibiotics whether on a spoon or syringe down the inside of their cheek they always throw up everything? (sic)“Then petrified every time you try to give it to them?“The whole thing’s a bit traumatic. Any suggestions?”People flooded the comment section with support and suggestions, including former Strictly celebrity star Doctor Ranj Singh, who said: “Mix it with a bit of jam!”James replied: “The yellow liquid with Jam? Thank you for replying.“She yaks up EVERY time and now cries and panics as soon as she sees it.“Would be easier to crush a tablet maybe into her yoghourt which she loves.Thanks again.” (sic)Former Dancing On Ice judge Jason Gardiner wrote: “My nan used to crush up medications and put them on a spoon with honey.

Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas has taken to Twitter to flash her pins after an exhilarating evening performing on the live tour.The champion ballroom dancer, 61, showcased her legs while still in her dancing costume as she "thanked" them for allowing her to dance with her Strictly co-stars last night.In view of her 76,500 followers, Shirley put on a leggy display as she lifted up her skirt to unveil a revealing black bodysuit.Appearing in her dressing room after the night had ended, Shirley filmed a quick clip in front of her mirror.Wearing an electric blue skirt, Shirley expertly maneuvered the fabric to show off her incredible legs after the evening of dancing.She told her followers: "So I wanted to thank these 61-year-old legs for allowing me to have a dance with all the Strictly crew today."Rearranging her leotard, Shirley added, "Not looking bad, not looking bad," before she was interrupted by a knock on the door of her dressing room.The star appeared to still be in full-glam following her performance as she donned turquoise, glittery, dance shoes and a face of full make-up.Last night saw Shirley take to the dance floor where she performed a Samba with Strictly winner, Giovanni Pernice.Yesterday was the tour's last night in Glasgow, with the Strictly crew heading down to Nottingham to continue their performance tomorrow.Following her video, Shirley's fans were quick to gush over her enviable pins in the comments section.Twitter user Beckylou wrote: "You look amazing Shirley dancers always have the best pins!"Velda Longstaff commented: "Shirley you are amazing and an inspiration to dancers starting out on their own dancing journey and to us 60ish and young."While Gold Rush Boss penned: "61 and

Strictly star wife Ola Jordan brought his car back in a considerably worse condition.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has had fans making a demand as she gave them another look behind-the-scenes.

Shirley Ballas, 61, posted on social media to thank her pal Karen Hilton, who drove her to hospital on her day off from the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour.The star had to see doctors about her shoulder, following her cancer scare in June of last year.Shirley took to Instagram yesterday, sharing a health update to a story in view of her 237,000 followers.She wrote: “A huge thank you to @Karenmarcus1960 for always being there for me.“Day off from the Strictly tour drive back to London, trip to the hospital re my shoulder.” (sic)“Always on hand to help me,” she added in reference to her friend from her ballroom days.“Huge gratitude now on my way back to the North Sheffield,” she continued. (sic)“Thank you Karen you are the best caring person.” (sic)In the post Shirley tagged @Karenmarcus1960, which is a joint account shared by dancing husband and wife duo Karen Hilton MBE and Marcus Hilton MBE.The British dance couple are noted for competing in the disciplines of Ballroom and Latin American, and have earned a number of championship titles, including the World Professional Ballroom Championship, which they have won a total of nine times.Last year, Shirley shared the news that she had endured a cancer scare after discovering a lump on her shoulder.Speaking on GB News last June, she described her “worrying” health issues as she revealed that she was also suffering from COVID-19 at the same time.“I got the Covid virus and then they found a ganglion cyst or a tumour in my shoulder,” she explained.“I am going backwards and forwards to the hospital all the time.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has been rushed to the hospital for the second time in eight weeks after suffering a Crohn’s flare up while on tour.The Welsh dancer, 31, was forced to miss shows on the Strictly Live Tour after being submitted to a hospital in Manchester after last enduring a similar medical flare-up in December.Sharing two selfies – one of her glammed up and ready to perform, side-by-side with one from a hospital bed ‘a few hours later’ – the performer said it hadn’t been “quite the weekend performing in Manchester I was expecting.”The star added that her condition is “cruellest” when it takes her away from her biggest passion, dancing.A source close to the star told MailOnline: “Amy suffered another Crohn's flare up this weekend, which meant she couldn't perform in Manchester.“The entire team is always there to support her, Shirley Ballas especially, whose niece has the same illness.“Shirley had been worried about Amy before they set off to Manchester from Leeds, she asked her to travel with her instead of catching the coach with the rest of the cast.”Amy, who was partnered with McFly frontman Tom Fletcher, 36, on the last Strictly series, also used her platform “to help spread the awareness of my hidden chronic illnesses.”She added: “I know we get so many comments oh you look fine, on the outside yes, but not the inside. Comments why do you push yourself?“Well, I wouldn't do anything in life if so, spent the whole time worrying if I might get a flare up.