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Strictly hopeful Amanda Abbington’s whirlwind romance with Britain’s Got Talent star

With another series of Strictly Come Dancing just around the corner, the contestant announcements have been coming thick and fast, with Amanda Abbington announced as the first star taking to the dance floor this Autumn. Best known for her dramatic roles in shows which have included Mr Selfridge and BBC’s Sherlock, Amanda is keen to foxtrot and samba her way to victory in the hopes of scooping the highly sought after glitter ball prize.

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Strictly star Amanda Abbington's life off-screen including showbiz romance

With just weeks left to go until the return of Strictly Come Dancing for its 21st season, the first celebrity revealed to be competing in the 2023 series was announced on Friday as Amanda Abbington. Announcing the news on BBC’s The One Show, a delighted Alex Jones revealed that Amanda would be taking part in the show, as she said: “I’m really excited and incredibly nervous!” Amanda is well known for her role as John Watson’s wife in the BBC series Sherlock, with the popular star having been keen to participate in the show for a number of years before finally getting the chance to compete in hopes of securing the coveted glitter ball trophy.

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Calvin Harris shocks fans as he makes savage plastic surgery dig at Simon Cowell

Calvin Harris made a savage plastic surgery dig at music mogul and Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell during his appearance on The One Show today, Thursday 3 August. The Acceptable in the 80s hitmaker, who is engaged to radio DJ Vick Hope, was on the BBC One sofa to promote his latest dance-inspired track Desire, which he has collaborated on with Sam Smith. As Calvin, 39, chatted all things music and inspiration with hosts Alex Jones and Roman Kemp, the Scottish star couldn't resist a cheeky swipe at Simon.

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Kate Garraway praises 'incredibly brave' Anton Du Beke for sharing childhood stabbing

Kate Garraway says Anton Du Beke is “incredibly brave” after speaking out for the first time about a childhood incident, in which he was stabbed by his father.The former Strictly Come Dancing judge made the revelation during a new series of Life Stories, now hosted by Kate. He spent three days in hospital after he was stabbed in the stomach and the leg on Boxing Day while he was living at the family home in Kent.

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William has become ‘more comfortable as Prince of Wales’ and ‘in good place’ with Kate

Prince William and Kate Middleton are 'in a good place' in their relationship, while the Prince of Wales 'showed a different side' of himself at Wimbledon, a body language expert has revealed. Darren Stanton, who appears on the likes of BBC's The One Show and ITV's This Morning to give his expert opinion, analysed the recent behaviour of the royal couple during their visits to Wimbledon.The expert revealed that William 'wanted to do everyone proud' at the world-famous sporting event as he 'put on a serious front' and displayed 'an emergence of greater confidence'.

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Waterloo Road's Angela Griffin's life off-screen with famous husband

Since first arriving back on our screens in the 1990s, it’s safe to say Angela Griffin has become one of the most loved and recognisable stars of the UK TV scene. From starring on the Weatherfield cobbles in Coronation Street as Fiona Middleton through to delighting audiences in BBC drama Cutting It and even Holby City, Angela has never failed to showcase her flexibility and diverse range as an actress.

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Strictly Come Dancing's new It Takes Two host is revealed as Fleur East

Fleur East has been announced as the new host of Strictly Come Dancing ’s companion show It Takes Two.The former contestant and star on the BBC One competition beamed as she arrived in the studio on Friday night’s episode of The One Show. "It's a lot to take in isn't it. How did you feel when the call came?" presenter Alex Jones asked.

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Alexandra Burke admits to 'tough' pregnancy nine months after giving birth to first baby

Alexandra Burke surprised fans when she announced that she was expecting her second child just nine months after welcoming her first.` The X Factor star, 34, and partner Darren Randolph welcomed their first child in July last year, and are yet to reveal the name or gender of their baby. She's been pretty quiet about her experience becoming a mother and has shared very limited information about her first child. But she’s now opened up about what it’s like expecting her second baby with her footballer boyfriend Darren, 36, just nine months after her first child was born.

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Sam Quek's 'constant mum guilt' as she goes back to work after baby's birth

Sam Quek may only be 34 but she’s packed a lot into her life. Hot on the heels of winning a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics as part of England’s hockey team, she quickly signed up to I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, where she finished in a very respectable fourth place.

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Eurovision week begins! Everything you need to know as the UK hosts song contest

Eurovision mania is in full swing as the official start of Eurovision week kicks off. Last year's winner, Ukraine, unfortunately couldn't handle the hosting duties due to the ongoing war. However, the United Kingdom stepped up to the plate and will host the contest in Liverpool Arena this week, which can hold up to 11,000 Eurovision-crazy fans.The home of The Beatles is pulling out all the stops to give the event a Ukrainian flair in their honour.

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Ex-England rugby player and UK Fittest Man champion named as first Gladiators

Fury and Steel have been named as the first Gladiators in the new line-up to compete on the BBC’s revival of the sports entertainment show. Gladiators was originally broadcast from 1992 to 2000 and is set to be reappear on TV screens this year with an 11-episode series hosted by The Chase presenter Bradley Walsh and his son, Barney.The One Show has revealed that former England Women’s rugby sevens player, Jodie Ounsley, will star as Fury, while Zack George, who won the title of the UK’s Fittest Man in 2020, will go under the name Steel.The pair are the first “superhumans” set to pick up their pugil sticks and compete in the gameshow coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer.