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Love Island’s Amy Hart has admitted in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk that she found the whole premise of Steve Allen’s LBC show “really strange”.The star has also opened up about the process of freezing her eggs on a brand-new episode of the Boots Taboo Talk podcast.Amy, 29, is not afraid to speak her mind on a range of issues and the subject of LBC’s Steve Allen is no exception. Twenty-year-old Tilly Ramsay, who is the daughter of popular TV chef Gordon Ramsay, competed in last year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing. Tilly proved to be a strong competitor, wowing the judges week after week with professional partner Nikita Kuzmin, 24, and placing sixth overall. However, LBC radio host Steve had some rather unkind words to say about the young star, which earned him plenty of backlash from Tilly, the public and a number of other high-profile celebs.Speaking about Tilly’s performance in Strictly, he was heard in a clip saying: "Tilly Ramsay is on Celebrity MasterChef Australia, is she?"Well she can't blooming well dance, I'm bored with her already."She's a chubby little thing, isn't she? Have you noticed? Probably her dad's cooking I should imagine."Tilly called Steve out for his remarks, and Love Islander Amy also condemned the LBC host, calling for him to be sacked.However, despite many of his colleagues also calling for the star to be fired, Steve remains employed by LBC.When asked what she thought about Steve keeping his job in the wake of the controversy, Amy told Express.co.uk: “He's got a whole show based on just being nasty and I just find it really strange. “Like, it's nice to be nice.

Nicola Sturgeon has accused the Tory Government of not playing its part in taking in a greater number of Ukrainian refugees after Russia’s invasion.

BBC broadcasters Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel have left the BBC to join Global with an exclusive deal.The pair are set to host their own podcast show together as well as an LBC show.Dino Sofos, founder of audio production company Persephonica and former head of BBC News Podcasts, will also be joining as the show's executive producer.Maitlis previously hosted Newsnight for the BBC while Sopel was the channel's North American Editor, and they both presented the Americast podcast which focusses on US politics.Emily Maitlis also interviewed Prince Andrew about the Epstein scandal and has recently said that the words he said in the interview "may come to be the only testimony we have."Political editor for BBC News Andrew Marr has also recently moved to Global and is set to present an upcoming show.Emily Maitlis discussed the move: "We are just so delighted to be launching this brand new podcast, which will build on everything we’ve achieved with Americast over the last few years, and it will find new audiences and a new home with Global.”She also took to Twitter to speak upon the matter, saying that it will be a "wrench" to leave the BBC after "20 phenomenal years."The 51-year-old also wrote that she is "grateful for the opportunities" and the "incredible people" she has worked with who have become "dear friends."Jon Sopel also revealed that he is "delighted" to be joining Global: "We’ve been blown away by the reception for Americast, and are so excited that Global has given us the opportunity to build on this success by creating this innovative news podcast.

Keir Starmer has said he doesn’t care which Tory leader he faces in a general election as he renewed calls for Boris Johnson to quit.

Tony Blair “deserves the honour” of a knighthood, Keir Starmer has declared.

BBC, Andrew Marr took to Twitter to have his say. Among his tweets included a hint that during his time at the BBC, he had lost his voice.Zylbersztajn had written: "When @AndrewMarr9 resigned from his Sunday News Show it was one thing, but Andrew, that he resigned from #Startoftheweek @BBCRadio4, is disappointing."I always thought that the [programme] was a personal take of being a journo and following his interests also."Andrew delivered a personal and candid reply in view of all 208,000 of his followers, writing: "It's the BBC.

Ofcom has cleared radio host Steve Allen over his comments about Tilly Ramsay's weight.The media regulator received 860 complaints after the 67-year-old LBC DJ referred to the 20-year-old Strictly Come Dancing contestant as a "chubby little thing" live on air.Tilly, who is the daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, later issued a statement on Instagram saying she would not tolerate people commenting on her appearance.Ofcom assessed the comments, which were broadcast on October 18, after complaints that Allen had breached "generally accepted standards".However, they have now announced that they will not launch a formal investigation because they said the remarks were brief and listeners to Allen's show were used to him being

Andrew Marr has announced he is leaving the BBC after 21 years.

Manori Ravindran International EditorOne of the BBC’s veteran presenters, Andrew Marr, is leaving the corporation after more than 20 years.The host of the “Andrew Marr Show” on BBC One, a mainstay political program on Sunday mornings, revealed on Friday that he is joining media org Global, where he will continue to present and write for various programs as well as newspapers.“After 21 years, I have decided to move on from the BBC,” said Marr in a statement posted to Twitter. “l leave behind many happy memories and wonderful colleagues.

Gemma Collins has revealed she comforted Strictly’s Tilly Ramsay after she was fat-shamed.The GC said she was also targeted at the same time and was left in tears as it brought back bad memories of previous abuse.Tilly, 19, was on the receiving end of nasty comments from LBC host Steve Allen who labelled her a "chubby little thing".Referring to her father, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, he added: "Probably her dad’s cooking I should imagine."Towie queen Gemma said she was then brought into it on social media and felt she had to reach out.She explained: "I was impressed by Tilly’s gracious response on social media especially as I have faced not very nice comments myself in the past."I actually sent Tilly a private message and a voice note the

GEMMA Collins has revealed she's been supporting Tilly Ramsay in private, after the Strictly Come Dancing star was body-shamed by a radio host. After Tilly, 19, was branded 'chubby' by LBC Radio presenter Steve Allen, Gemma, 40, reached out to her publicly, revealing on Instagram that the story had upset her and questioned whether or not the station would take action.

Gordon Ramsay has spoken out after fat shaming comments were directed at his daughter Tilly following her appearance on Strictly.

GORDON Ramsay broke his silence and said he was proud of his daughter Tilly for speaking out after LBC host Steve Allen mocked her weight on Strictly Come Dancing. Steve, 67, was faced with calls to quit his show on the station after branding the teenager “chubby.” Speaking for the first time about the incident, which saw Tilly, 19, hit back in a scathing statement, Gordon said: “It made me feel very proud that she stood up and said, ‘I’m not taking this.’ “She is 19-years of age for goodness sake – bursting her a**e off and attending university by Zoom and learning the most extraordinary moves with Nikita [Kuzmin].

Steve Allen has attracted 840 complaints to Ofcom after describing Strictly Come Dancing contestant Tilly Ramsay as a “chubby little thing” live on air. Mr Allen, 67, drew criticism after telling LBC he was “bored” with the 19-year-old’s performances on the show.

Strictly Come Dancing.

Steve Allen has been hit with an astonishing 840 Ofcom complaints after he labelled Tilly Ramsay "chubby" live on LBC.On October 18, presenter Steve hosted his show and spoke about Tilly's performance on Strictly Come Dancing. However, the host failed to hold back on his views regarding the young teen's appearance which led several listeners to become concerned.

Gordon Ramsay has had his own fat-shaming nightmare after his daughter Tilly called out LBC radio host Steve Allen.The Strictly Come Dancing star, 19, spoke out against Allen after he branded her 'chubby' on the radio.In a widely shared Instagram post, Tilly called out Allen for talking publicly about her weight when performing on the BBC dancing show.She wrote, "Steve please feel free voice your opinions however I draw the line at commenting on my appearance.

LBC presenter Steve has reportedly apologised to 19-year-old Tilly Ramsay over his comments about her, including one where he called the Strictly star a “chubby little thing”. However, there are still calls for the presenter to be sacked as more clips of the him laying into various different celebrities have begun to surface.On his LBC show in 2012 Steve went on a long rant about Sarah, where he called her “needy” and “desperate”. His comments followed a violent drunken fight Sarah had with her ex boyfriend Theo De Vries, after they met in a rehab clinic in Cape Town.In the clip Steve did not hold back on what he thought about the singer, calling her a “self-imposed alcoholic”. He said: “Sarah Harding: a little bit needy, Sarah Harding: a

Broadcaster and former tennis star Andrew Castle has revealed that his drink was spiked on a night out in 2003.

Gordon Ramsay has broken his silence after the vile treatment his daughter Tilly was subjected to by radio broadcaster Steve Allen.The notoriously angry chef broke his silence after Steve's rude reference to the teenager Strictly star as he branded her a "chubby little thing" on his LBC show.Gordon, 54, sent a sweet message to Tilly, 19, as he wished his daughter and her dance partner Nikita Kuzmin “the very best” ahead of their performance on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday.Sharing a photo of Tilly and Nikita, Gordon wrote: “Wishing these two all the very best for tonight’s dance, another extraordinary week of training, focused hard-working and very professional @tillyramsay @nikita__kuzmin @bbcstrictly.”In response to his kind caption,

@HardcoreNostal1 wrote: "Just nipping over to Amsterdam, tell my probation officer I'll be back in time!"And @NevJones10 quipped: "Well at least he's experienced".On TikTok, one user filmed himself laughing uncontrollably as the "drugs trafficker" line was read out.Speaking about the scheme, Mr Raab later told LBC: "The call centres, the HGV companies, those with shortages, those who are recruiting and can't get British staff from outside prison to do the job - why shouldn't we actually say, do you know what, this is plugging some staff shortages, this is helping these people to go straight and this is cutting reoffending?"So I say to the critics, look, I can demonstrate it works, this is making your community and the public safer - this is