Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis to sign CBeebies Bedtime Story for Deaf Awareness Week

X Factor, with the star now boasting 1.7 million followers.In fact, fans could scarcely believe their eyes as they caught sight of visuals of an almost unrecognisable Rylan on the stage from way back when.However, those in the know instantly recalled his appearance on Series 9 of the X Factor, when he made it through to the quarter finals under Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger's wing.He ultimately lost out to Union J in the sing-off, but while the band fared less well in the years that followed, Rylan is now a British household name.@kevintravel marvelled at the transformation, quizzing: "Did you feel at the time your life was gonna change forever?? Well done."@JulieNo81203941 recalled Rylan's distinctive sense of humour rearing its head in the now legendary audition, quipping: "Loved it when you started singing a Take That song to [judge] Gary Barlow, then stopped and said I'm only joking!"Rylan certainly caught Gary's attention, prompting a mixed reaction from the Take That star.He told him: "Love your personality, hate your voice", before querying his "really strange" song choice - Des'ree's Kissing You.Meanwhile, Twitter fan @JulietteTempest replied to the star's throwback post by declaring: "The why is easy, because you're absolutely fabulous and we all love ya.She added supportively: "Congrats on 10 years, here's to the next 10!!!!@CerviF chimed in: "I didn’t watch you on that show but you popped up on my radar through Radio 2."Congratulations. You are a fabulous, talented young man and you thoroughly deserve your success!"Meanwhile @AndrewMMacD simply stated: "An icon was born 10 years ago."Some fans were nostalgic for his former appearance and wondered if he would repeat it."Now the real question..

Coronation Street fans were forced to bid a fond farewell to Kal Nazir.The father of Alya and Zeedan Nazir, and son of Yasmeen Metcalfe, Kal made waves on the street as a widowed single father, becoming engaged to Leanne Battersby after a torrid affair.This, of course, led to a long feud with Nick Tilsley - and to Kal proposing to Leanne but forgetting the ring, which meant he rushed back to Victoria Court to retrieve it.The fire set there by Tracy Barlow in 2015 ended Kal’s life when the roof caved in, as Amy and Leanne were ferried out to safety, leaving the street devastated.But for actor Jimi Mistry, the exit may have been just what he needed to sort out his life off-grid - as he is now a farmer living in Devon.We take a look into his wild life since Corrie. Jimi’s life was affected forever by the infamous Strictly Come Dancing curse, when he was paired up with professional dancer Flavia Cacace in 2010.

Tom Parker’s wife Kelsey took on best friend duties as her pal Rosie gave birth to her son and Kelsey was there every step of the way.The 33-year-old was her friend’s birthing partner and documented the whole process on Instagram.Kelsey labelled her personal trainer pal as Tom’s “third wife” and Rosie heartwarmingly named her newborn after the singer.Tom Parker, known for being one fifth of band The Wanted, died on March 30 after a long battle with brain cancer.He was diagnosed in October 2020 after he had been suffering from seizures and outlived all expectations.The singer joined his bandmates on their final Greatest Hits tour and died shortly after, leaving behind his widow Kelsey and their two young children.Kelsey proudly shared the Reel on her Instagram profile, which featured the song Baby Boy by Big Brovaz that played along with the video.She said that she was “so honoured” to help Rosie, who was introduced to the couple as “no more than a personal trainer”, welcome her little one into the world.She lovingly told her 334,000 followers: “I helped Tom pass over and I helped baby Tommy enter this world. I feel so overwhelmed but so proud.”Baby Tommy was delivered eight weeks to the day after Tom passed back in March.Kelsey went on to say that after they were introduced to Rosie, the trio quickly became best pals and she was his “third wife” after their friend Kelsey Ann.Kelsey said that Rosie had “trained Tom, looked after his diet, exercise and daily needs” throughout his diagnosis.The widow then branded her as “the most positive person she knows” who managed to keep the “strength and light until the very end”.She also admitted: “When Rosie asked me to be her birthing partner, there was no doubt in my mind.

Former Gogglebox favourite Amy Tapper recently lost four stone after making a number of healthy changes to her life.The 22 year old has been sharing her weight loss journey with her social media followers over the past few months. And on Wednesday, she revealed her top five tips for staying motivated during the process. She posted an advertisement with MuscleFood on her Instagram about the new healthy habits she has taken on this year.

Gatwick Airport from today (Saturday, May 28) to June 6 so it can "provide reliable services over this busy period".The half-term holiday period is expected to be the busiest for air travel since the pandemic, with tens of thousands of families travelling abroad.In a statement, easyJet said: "We are very sorry for the late notice of some of these cancellations and inconvenience caused for customers booked on these flights however we believe this is necessary to provide reliable services over this busy period."Customers are being informed from today and provided with the option to rebook their flight or receive a refund and can apply for compensation in line with regulations."The last-minute cancellations come after thousands of holidaymakers across the UK were left stranded on Thursday when easyJet systems crashed.All but two easyJet flights scheduled to leave the country between 1pm and 3pm were either delayed or cancelled. Two flights to Mallorca and Thessaloniki were allowed to leave from Gatwick Airport.

money.Ikea items are known to be functional and in this case, they are as you can earn yourself a lot of cash for selling some stuff.In fact, certain old furniture could be worth up to £15,000.Recently, an Ikea armchair that sold for £20 in 1959 reached an eye-watering £15,500 when sold at an auction.The Bengt Ruda Cavelli armchair set the record for the most expensive piece of Ikea furniture ever when it was auctioned off.While the chair is striking, only five were made which makes it rare.Pontus Silfverstolpe, antiques expert and founder of Barnebys antiques website, said: "The flat package fortune continues to surprise the auction world, but we have more peaks to look forward to."It is especially designer furniture from the 1950s and 1980s from Ikea that costs more and more on the second-hand market."The furniture that is most attractive to collectors is an innovative design for its time, made of good materials and in a limited edition.And the most expensive Ikea auction items today are almost always flops which were quickly discounted due to lack of sale figures. Among other valuable early designs of Ikea furniture sold at auction is the group Åke.Åke was manufactured in 1952-1956 and included sofas and armchairs.

Stacey Solomon has said that receiving government benefits as a single mother aged 17 '"saved her life".Speaking on Friday's episode of Loose Women, Stacey, 32, said she was given financial aid to help with a new baby, under a scheme which is no longer available. Stacey shared: "I was given a Sure Start Grant, which is what it was called at the time, and I can't tell you how much that saved my life."My working tax credits saved our lives, we could not have got by without those."She continued: "The milk tokens that we used to get, to help us buy SMA and milk and stuff from the shops that we couldn't afford."Sure Start was an initiative set up under the previous Labour government.

Let’s face it - we are a nation addicted to watching other people arguing.The return of Love Island next month will have us glued to all the latest fallouts and bust-ups. After all, Faye and Teddy’s fiery fight in the villa last summer sparked a record 25,000 Ofcom complaints. When it comes to problems in our own lives, some of us take the royal family’s “stiff upper lip” approach – if we ignore something for long enough, perhaps it’ll disappear.

Stacey Solomon said that benefits "saved her life", as she shared her financial woes as a struggling single mother before finding fame on The X Factor. Mother-of-four Stacey, 32, who is a regular panellist on ITV’s long-running daytime TV show Loose Women, discussed the cost of living crisis in the UK on the show on Friday. She sat alongside Kaye Adams, Judi Love and Nadia Sawalha, on the panel to discuss the UK government-proposed possibility of households receiving £400 to help with their energy bills.

Budding entrepreneurs at an Airdrie school proved they have talents that even Sir Alan Sugar would be wowed by.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has posted a new photo of herself embracing former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice - but it's not what you think!MORE: Giovanni Pernice reveals future on Strictly Come DancingThe former EastEnders actress took to Instagram Stories on Saturday after she watched Giovanni's new solo tour, This Is Me, at the Beck Theatre in Hayes. But it seems that she couldn't help but poke fun at the pro drancer and decided to recreate a number of photos of Giovanni from the show's programme.  WATCH:In one, she could be seen pouting her lips and arching her eyebrow while hugging the programme - which showed a black-and-white photo of Giovanni striking a similar pose - tight to her chest.MORE: The sweetest things Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice have said about each otherMORE: Strictly star Giovanni Pernice reveals special invitation from the Queen However, she revealed it was all in jest as she wrote over the photo: "Such a good show!! @giovannipernice," followed by a heart eyes emoji.

Giovanni Pernice and Rose-Ayling Ellis continued their Strictly Come Dancing winning streak by bagging a BAFTA Award on Sunday night.MORE: Giovanni Pernice breaks silence after big BAFTA win with Rose-Ayling EllisAfter their momentous win, the stars were seen celebrating in a behind-the-scenes photo which was beautifully captured by BAFTA photographer Iona Wolff.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice leave fans in tears with poignant Couple's Choice danceUpon seeing the photo, which saw the professional dancer gazing at Rose, fans went wild. "The way Giovanni looks at Rose… I'm gonna pass out." [sic] Another said: "Rose and Gio though… Jesus Christ can two people look more right together."MORE: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils must-see hair transformationREAD: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedA third post read: "@rose.a.e & @giovannipernice = fairytale." A fourth person stated: "Such a lovely photo of @rose.a.e and @giovannipernice."Moments before the stunning picture was taken, Giovanni and Rose's special performance to Clean Bandit's Symphony on Strictly Come Dancing back in November was chosen by the public as Virgin Media's Must-See Moment.Still thinking about those magical moments backstage ✨ #VirginMediaBAFTAs pic.twitter.com/KwpsWV25D2BAFTA shared these behind-the-scenes snapsAfter approaching the podium to accept the award as the audience applauded in sign language, Rose said: "Thank you to every single person who has voted for us.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker admitted it was "crazy" that EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis won Strictly Come Dancing. The Deaf actress captured the hearts of the nation when she danced with professional partner Giovanni Pernice - including a completely silent moment in one routine which let viewers into her world.And it was that enthralling act which scooped them a BAFTA for Must-See Moment at last night's ceremony (May 8), with Rochelle Humes using British Sign Language to present the award.Dan and his co-star Sally Nugent were chatting about the ceremony on Monday's programme - with Dan admitting he still can't quite believe what happened.The presenter placed fifth in the BBC dance show last year."It's always a good turnout at the BAFTAs," Dan commented, as he added: "I think there were some worthy winners there.

EASTENDERS actress Rose Ayling-Ellis looked incredible as she attended the BAFTAs tonight. The 27-year-old looked a far cry from her soap character Frankie as she picked up the must-see moment gong alongside Giovanni Pernice.

Strictly Come Dancing's Rose Ayling-Ellis got teary as she and Giovanni Pernice won Virgin Media's Must-See Moment at the 2022 BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday 8 May. EastEnders star Rose, 27, who was the first deaf contestant to take part in Strictly, and pro partner Giovanni, 31, won the 2021 series in December. The duo left viewers sobbing on Strictly when they performed a stunning Couple's Choice dance to Clean Bandit's Symphony, where they included a "special" silent moment in their dance to celebrate the deaf community.

Strictly Come Dancing winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice have reunited at this year's TV BAFTAs, ahead of their Must-See Moment nomination.Cuddling up to each other for a sweet reunion snap, Rose, 27, looked incredible in a silk navy-hued black gown, while Giovanni, 31, donned a suave suit.The pair were attending the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on Sunday (May 8).Rose, who plays Frankie on EastEnders, looked elegant and timeless as she walked the red carpet with her dance partner on her arm.Her figure-hugging dress trailed behind her on the red carpet that she walked upon, while slick Giovanni was suited and booted in a black tuxedo.The pair chose outfits that complimented each other perfectly, in the hopes that they would be scooping up a coveted award this evening.Fans were overjoyed to see the dancing duo reunite at the BAFTAs this evening, with many taking to Twitter to gush over the 2021 Strictly winners."Rose and Giovanni look so gorgeous," said one.Another added: "Rose and Giovanni!!! They're the only reason I'm getting through this day tbh."Rose was the first ever deaf contestant to win the BBC dancing programme alongside professional dance partner Giovanni.One of their famous dances from the series saw the couple perform in silence when they paused the music as a tribute to the deaf community.And this dance was up for one of the coveted gongs at the awards among six nominees.While on the judging panel, professional dancer Anton Du Beke said that the dance was "the greatest thing he's ever seen on the show".

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice looked incredibly stylish as they arrived together at the TV BAFTAs on Sunday 8 May. Rose, 27, looked flawless in a flowing sleeveless black dress, with her hair chicly tied back, tendrils framing her face. Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni, 31, looked classically dapper in a black tuxedo, waistcoat and bow tie.

Giovanni Pernice took Instagram by storm on Monday as he shared a picture of himself in just a pair of white swim trunks.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis' new dress for night out with Giovanni Pernice is fit for the Strictly ballroomFans understandably went wild for the revealing snap, praising him and inundating his comments section with fire emojis.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice share hilarious moment together on an evening out"I like Monday a lot more when it's as chill as Saturday and Sunday @calvinklein," he captioned the post.SEE: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils must-see hair transformationRELATED: Rose Ayling-Ellis shares heartmelting post to Giovanni Pernice as his future on Strictly is confirmed"Christ on a plate," one wrote in reaction to the picture, whilst a second added: "Holy god."A post shared by

John Whaite has been left 'heartbroken' after his West End debut has been scuppered as show he was due to appear in has been axed. The former Bake Off winner wowed viewers during the last series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice took to social media to praise his former dance partner, Rose Ayling-Ellis, telling her to be 'proud' of her campaigning following a law change. Giovanni reshared a heartfelt post to his Instagram story on Wednesday, celebrating the news that British Sign Language will be legally recognised as its own language.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice took to his social media on Wednesday to celebrate his former partner, Rose Ayling-Ellis, who delighted in fantastic news.READ: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedGiovanni reshared a post to his Instagram Stories that read: "The British Sign Language bill passed its final reading in UK House of Lords and is set to be legally recognised as its own language."WATCH: Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis' emotional Strictly performanceOn the image, originally shared by deaf-owned fashion brand Deaf Identifty, Giovanni wrote: "Be proud of what you have done @rose.a.e," with a red love heart.SEE: Rose Ayling-Ellis' new dress for night out with Giovanni Pernice is fit for the Strictly ballroomMORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis shares heartmelting post to Giovanni Pernice as his future on Strictly is confirmedRose spoke out in support of the bill, which aimed to recognise British Sign Language (BSL) as an official language with legal protection, back in January, and on Wednesday the bill was finally passed. Giovanni shared the heartfelt message with his 801,000 followersThe EastEnders star joyously took to social media to delight in the news and shared a photo of the Queen. Captioning the photo she wrote: "Go on Lizzie, sign that paper."On Strictly Come Dancing, Rose and Giovanni had the hearts of the nation in their hands when they performed an emotional dance to Symphony by Clean Bandit, that featured the couple dancing in silence for 10 seconds of their routine.