Gogglebox stars who've quit for bigger things - from Queen of the Jungle to budding MP

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Stephen Lustig-Webb, former Gogglebox star and Dancing On Ice contestant, has finally spoken out about his unfortunate exit from the ITV show due to a severe injury. The telly favourite was all set to join the 2024 series of the popular ITV skating competition but had to bow out after suffering a nasty ankle break during training. The 52 year old, who left Gogglebox after ten years with dreams of exploring new TV opportunities, saw his hopes of competing on the ice come to a sudden halt.

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Strictly Come Dancing fans were dealt a crushing blow this week, when celebrity contestant Amanda Abbington revealed she was pulling out of the competition due to “medical problems.” The star, who had been partnered with Giovanni Pernice, was widely considered to be one of the strongest competitors in this year’s series, however despite her success on the dance floor, the star made the tough decision to withdraw just days after missing the fifth live show of the series. Initially Amanda’s absence was only thought to be temporary, as an announcement made on It Takes Two indicated that she would be returning the following week - however, it has since been confirmed that this is not the case, as Amanda has opted to protect her health by quitting the show completely.

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Matt Evers has announced he will not return for Dancing On Ice next year. The professional skater’s career on the ITV show began during its first series in 2006, when he was partnered with EastEnders actress Bonnie Langford.

Stephen Lustig-Webb has been forced to withdraw from next year's Dancing On Ice after sustaining an injury during training. The 52-year-old was due to be one of the famous faces taking to the rink after Christmas when the hit ITV skating show returns to screens. However, the show's official X account (formerly Twitter) has shared a statement, which reads: "Stephen Lustig-Webb has to withdraw from this year’s show due an injury he sustained to his ankle during training.

The View, audience members were left unimpressed after host Whoopi Goldberg claimed that “not all Republicans are the same”.As a live interview with news personality Rachel Maddow came to a close on Wedenesday’s episode (October 18), the panelists took a moment to assess the current state of America’s political scene which, in recent months, has seen the ousting of Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the rise of the indicted Donald Trump as a likely Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election.“While the Republican party is firing their own Speaker and shutting down Congress, Joe Biden is, like, lowering prescription drug prices,” Maddow said. “The two parties have two very different projects right now, and I want Republicans to want politics.

Gogglebox family The Malones have been flooded with messages of support after sharing their heartbreak over the death of one of their beloved family members. Taking to social media, Julie and Tom Snr revealed their rottweiler Dave had passed.

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For over ten years, the cast of Gogglebox have continued to delight viewers week after week with their animated and lively commentaries on the latest TV to have hit our screens. Yet while we can’t get enough of the stars irreverent takes on the latest telly, more and more of have also been interested in the stars themselves and their lives away from their sofas for the rest of the week. From day jobs to pay cheques, cheeky side hustle to Gogglebox babies, there’s no aspect of their lives that we haven’t been captivated by.

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achieved his dreams of being an actor and wanted his kids to work on reaching their own goals. “I spent lots of time in LA pursuing my interests and my career, and now it’s time for them to pursue theirs. Everybody is thriving there.

It's been a tough year for This Morning, with the show seeing more presenter switch ups in the last six months than it has over its three decade plus run. Just yesterday, national treasure Holly Willoughby shocked the nation by stepping down from her role after 14 years as she said goodbye to the iconic sofa for good.The 42 year took to Instagram to announce her departure, sharing that she made the decision for "me and my family." But of course, long before Holly arrived on the scene, This Morning was home to a string of iconic presenters, some who served long stints and others who swiftly moved on to pastures new.

Olympic gold-winning US gymnast Mary Lou Retton is currently battling a rare form of pneumonia in intensive care.The 55-year-old retired sportsperson's daughter, McKenna Kelley, shared that her mum is currently "fighting for her life" and "unable to breathe on her own" in hospital. She's also launched a fundraiser to help pay for Mary Lou's medical treatment because she doesn't have life insurance. McKenna posted on fundraising site Spotfund, "My amazing mom, Mary Lou, has a very rare form of pneumonia and is fighting for her life.

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