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Kelvin Fletcher, best known for his role in ITV's Emmerdale, is bursting with pride as his daughter Marnie steps into the acting world, joining the cast of rival soap Hollyoaks. The seven year old has taken on the role of Lexi Roscoe. Fans will recognise Lexi as the daughter of fan-favourite character Freddie Roscoe, played by Charlie Clapham, who made a comeback to the Channel 4 soap last year after a seven-year hiatus.

Strictly stars Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec swapped city life for a dreamy Cheshire abode just two years ago, but the pair have revealed why they recently chose to pack up and head back down south.The couple, who are about to embark on their joint 19-day tour, A Night To Remember, made the difficult decision to move back South due to their work commitments and struggling to spend time together. The Strictly duo opened up to The Mirror about the ordeal with Alijaz, 35, describing the move as "awful, awful, absolutely awful." He told the publication: "Moving home is one of the last things you want to do, let's be honest.

Former Hollyoaks actress Gemma Atkinson has opened up about her partner Gorka Marquez's hectic schedule, joking that he's "never here" due to his commitments with Strictly Come Dancing. Gemma first crossed paths with the Spanish professional dancer when she took part in hit BBC show Strictly back in 2017. Despite being paired with Aljaz Skorjanec and finishing as a runner-up, it was Gorka who captured her heart.

The One Show's Lauren Laverne had to interrupt the programme briefly to offer an apology when Sally Phillips unexpectedly used expletives during the live broadcast.The actress was on the popular chat show with a host of celebrity guests, including her co-star Ben Miller, as they discussed their latest BBC sitcom, Austin, featuring Michael Theo from Love on the Spectrum. But not long into their chat, Sally accidentally used a swear word before the 9 pm watershed.

Eddie Marsan and Rose Ayling-Ellis instantly clicked while working together on the BBC's gripping new thriller, Reunion, although Eddie was quite surprised by one of Rose's quirks. In this tense four-part series, Eddie Marsan plays Stephen, a former detective with a protective streak, while Rose Ayling-Ellis portrays Miri, a young woman who comes back from university to the shocking news that her father Ray's killer, Daniel Brennan (played by Matthew Gurney), has been released from jail.The show also stars Anne-Marie Duff as Christine, Miri's mother, who is left grappling with the reasons behind her husband's murder. Despite the heavy narrative, Rose Ayling-Ellis kept spirits high on set with her sense of humour.

Vernon Kay has candidly revealed "it was difficult" while discussing his family life with Tess Daly and their daughters.The much-loved television duo, Vernon and Tess, are parents to teenagers Phoebe and Amber.This weekend was extra special for the family as they celebrated Tess's 56th birthday on Saturday along with Mother's Day. Finding presents for both occasions in one weekend proved tricky, Vernon admitted during his segment on BBC Radio 2. He shared with his audience that it was a challenge to avoid getting similar gifts for both days, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell had a bit of an awkward moment on Good Morning Britain when Susanna Reid brought up the engagement buzz that's been swirling around.The pro dancer, who's been loved-up with Joe Sugg since 2018, was there to chat about her tour with Vito Coppola but ended up explaining why she was spotted with a ring that got everyone talking. Dianne couldn't help but let out a scream before spilling the beans. She confessed: "It's a really funny story! I was in Australia and it's quite hot over there.

Between rehearsals for her new play, Abigail’s Party , presenting BBC show Morning Live and appearing on screen in Waterloo Road , Kym Marsh is rushed off her feet when we sit down for an exclusive interview with her. “I’ve got a busy few weeks, lots to do,” she laughs as we ask how she is. And as a doting mum and grandmother, we imagine that there’s precious little downtime for the 48-year-old.

Strictly Come Dancing alum Seann Walsh is all smiles as he's welcomed another bundle of joy into his family.The 38-year-old comedian took to Instagram with an adorable photo, revealing that he and his other half Grace Adderley expanded their brood while managing to keep the pregnancy news rather low-key.The duo, who tend to steer clear of the spotlight, were delighted to have brought a baby girl into the world back in February 2023. Yet it was only recently that Seann spilled the beans on them becoming a party of four, captioning the snapshot: "My first five minutes of being left alone with Wylda and our newborn Casper.

Oti Mabuse, the professional dancer and former Strictly Come Dancing star, has spoken out about the criticism she faced for participating in I'm A Celebrity last year, just a year after welcoming her daughter.The 34 year old, who finished fourth in the series, spent several weeks away from her family.The star welcomed her daughter in November 2023, ten weeks earlier than expected. Oti and her husband Marius have chosen to keep their daughter's name private, and she was able to come home on Christmas Eve 2023.Throughout the show, Oti often spoke fondly of her family and had an emotional reunion with her husband in the jungle towards the end of the series. In a chat with The Sun, Oti shared her experience in the jungle: "That's the thing that I loved about the jungle – you were in the middle of nowhere, there was no to-do list.

Gorka Marquez, the Strictly Come Dancing sensation, has opened up about the challenges of balancing his dazzling career with family life. Since joining the hit BBC show in 2016, he's waltzed alongside stars like Alexandra Burke, Katie Piper, Maisie Smith, and Helen Skelton. Despite his success and joy on the dance floor, Gorka confesses that managing his professional and personal lives is no easy feat.

Lisa Riley, best known for her role as the vivacious Mandy Dingle on Emmerdale for nearly three decades, has candidly spoken to OK! about the devastating loss of Robin Windsor and its impact on her mental wellbeing.The 48 year old actress, who is a proud ambassador for Breast Cancer Now and has participated in a poignant podcast with them, mourned the loss of her Strictly Come Dancing professional partner and closest friend, Robin. He was tragically found dead in a London hotel on 18th February 2024. For the first time, Lisa reveals that she sought therapy to manage her grief and the toll it took on her mental health.

Lisa Riley, who has been lighting up our screens as the formidable Mandy Dingle on Emmerdale for nearly three decades, is gearing up to celebrate this remarkable tenure. In an exclusive heart-to-heart with OK!, she shares that following the heartbreaking loss of her friend and Strictly co-star Robin Windsor last year, she's turned to therapy – a step she hadn't taken even after the death of her dear mother Cath from secondary breast cancer in 2012, when she was just 58. As an ambassador for Breast Cancer Now, Lisa, who has recently recorded an emotional podcast with the charity, has learned she might have the altered BRCA gene, heightening her risk for certain cancers.

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Rose Ayling-Ellis has won hearts nationwide, not only as an actress and model but also for her inspiring role as a deaf performer in showbiz. The standout actress is celebrated for portraying Frankie Lewis on the BBC's beloved soap EastEnders since 2020. Before her soap fame, she graced screens in Summer Of Rockets and played Bianca Sinclair on Casualty.

Former Strictly star James Jordan was left rather red-faced when Vanessa Feltz, the new presenter on Channel 5, surprisingly declared she'd "passionately fallen in love with him" during their time together on the BBC One dance show. Vanessa, who sparkled on Strictly back in 2013 alongside James, made the unexpected admission while chatting with both her past dance partner and his wife Ola on her new daytime talk show.

Jamie Laing has impressively drummed up over £2 million for Comic Relief with his epic running challenge.The 36-year-old podcast sensation and Made In Chelsea legend triumphantly hit the finish line in Salford on Friday evening, having kicked off his ambitious 150-mile plus run on Monday morning. During Friday's Comic Relief Funny for Money extravaganza, presenters Joel Dommett and Alison Hammond paused the festivities to announce Jamie's staggering fundraising total.

AJ Pritchard has excitedly announced his engagement to girlfriend Zara Zoffany, after a surprise proposal in London's Hyde Park.The ex-Strictly Come Dancing pro, 29, confirmed the exciting news at the Smiley Awards when This Morning host Lisa Snowdon gave him a shout-out. Lisa was interviewing AJ at the Smiley Charity Awards on Thursday night, 20 March, when she asked him: "And just on another note, a little birdie told me, are you engaged? Have you just got engaged?" After nervous laughter, AJ replied: "Officially no." Lisa then said: "Oh I've just put you on the spot," and AJ added: "But my fiancée is in the room somewhere up there with a lovely ring on.

Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid had a bit of an awkward moment with guest David Harewood this morning.The British actor was on the show to chat about the Big Give campaign. Before they could dive into the campaign, the hosts started quizzing David about his thoughts on the popular Netflix series, Adolescence. Recently, Prime Minister Keir Starmer voiced his support for the campaign to screen the hard-hitting series in schools, revealing that he's been watching it at home.

Formula One commentator and former race ace Billy Monger has set his sights on a mighty goal for Comic Relief this year, pushing his limits by training intensively for an entire year to take part in the gruelling Ironman World Championships.Tune in tonight to watch Billy Monger: The Race Is On For Comic Relief, which captures his rigorous preparation for the punishing triathlon consisting of a 2.4-mile open water swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a marathon run under Hawaii's scorching sun. In his incredible journey that's previously seen him raise a whopping £3 million for Comic Relief, Billy embarked on the awe-inspiring feat last October.

Tasha Ghouri has opened up about her new beginnings post-split from former beau Andrew Le Page. Chatting exclusively at the British Diversity Awards, the Strictly star shared her excitement about embarking on the "next chapter" of her life after parting ways with Andrew.The pair, who became an item during Love Island 2022 and even celebrated two years together—complete with a furry addition called Luna and a joint Instagram account for their home makeover adventures—left fans stunned when they announced their breakup earlier this year.