OK!'s columnist Judi Love has said she is 'heartbroken' that Black Panther frontman Chadwick Boseman tragically passed away before being able to continue his extraordinary talents in the film's upcoming sequel. Writing in her column this week, Judi also congratulates Solange Knowles for becoming the first Black woman to compose music for the New York City Ballet, recalls her experience hosting this year's Nursing Awards and emphasises the importance of a good old girls' night out.
Judi Love says Strictly works wonders for confidence: 'We all lost weight!'
24.09.2022 - 11:49 / ok.co.uk
Loose Women star Judi Love cannot contain her excitement for Strictly Come Dancing to return. Reflecting on her stint on the hit show, Judi, 42, has said that the programme worked wonders for her confidence,, and she's felt "happier and healthier" since taking part.
Writing in her OK! column, she said: "Strictly is back on our screens, baby! The first week is set to kick off to its usual incredible start and I just want to wish a huge congratulations to all the contestants taking part this year. "I’d love to tell you that it gets easier every week… but that’s just not true.
"What I can promise you however, after taking part last year, is that I felt happier, healthier and more confident than ever - not to mention the pounds we all dropped!" Judi was the fifth contestant to be eliminated in the series which saw Bill Bailey take the trophy with his partner Oti Mabuse. She added: "I also want to give a special shoutout to my former Strictly partner Graziano - he’s going to do a wonderful job with his new partner Kym [Marsh] and she’s very lucky to have him as her instructor - as well as my Loose Women sister Kaye [Adams], who I know is so excited for the journey ahead!" Kym is best known for starring as Michelle Connor on Coronation Street until 2019.
Speaking about why it means so much to her to compete on Strictly, Kym revealed she wants to "make the most" out of every opportunity since her dad was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer. She told MailOnline: "Since he was diagnosed last March I've just decided to grab everything while I can.
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05.10.2022 / 13:43
Judi Love claims she's addicted to MAFS and 'can’t get enough' of the drama
Comedian Judi Love reveals she has found a brand new favourite TV series in the form of Married at First Sight UK. In her weekly OK! column, the comedy star and Loose Women favourite exclaimed, "Oh my goodness, I cannot get enough of the new series of Married At First Sight UK! What a bizarre concept for a dating show.
ok.co.uk
05.10.2022 / 11:01
'There is more to Black history than slavery - lets celebrate how far we have come,' says Judi Love
OK!'s treasured columnist Judi Love has given us her thoughts on why it is necessary for Black history should be taught in schools. Writing in her column this week, Judi also details her verdict on upcoming blockbuster The Woman King, reveals why she's obsessed with the latest series of Married At First Sight UK, congratulates gal pal Alison Hammond for 20 years in showbiz and praises Rihanna for her post-baby body confidence.
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02.10.2022 / 14:59
Kym Marsh 'feared she'd vomit' live on Strictly after 'crippling' symptoms in rehearsals
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Kym Marsh reportedly feared she'd vomit live on air during Saturday night's show after suffering from 'crippling' nausea and dizziness symptoms during rehearsals. The former Coronation Street actress, who is partnered with Italian professional Graziano Di Prima, performed a Viennese Waltz, which involves a significant amount of spinning. That, coupled with the 46-year old's visual vertigo, led to an uneasy night as the pair danced to 'Runaway' by The Corrs.
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27.09.2022 / 21:03
BBC Strictly fans notice 'problems' as show releases songs and dances for week two
Fifteen celebs took to the dancefloor for the first time at the weekend as they launched the Strictly Come Dancing class of 22. A host of stars kicked off the BBC dance contest to take us through autumn through to December and topping the leaderboard on Saturday night was snake-hipped Will Mellor.
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27.09.2022 / 01:29
James Jordan corrected after he says Strictly star Ellie Simmonds needs to 'straighten her legs'
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional James Jordan was corrected after he took to Twitter to give his verdict on Ellie Simmonds' debut routine on the 2022 series. James heaped praise after former British Paralympian swimmer Ellie and her pro partner, Nikita Kuzmin, performed their first routine together on Saturday night.
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26.09.2022 / 11:43
Judi Love lays bare 'pressure and expectation' of showbiz life from 6am starts to 3 jobs
Judi Love has praised Melanie C for being open about her mental health struggles - saying many in the world of showbusiness suffer silently.The 42 year old praised the former Spice Girls singer after she recently published her debut memoir, Who I Am, in which she opens up on the pitfalls of fame. Writing in her exclusive OK! column, the Loose Women panellist said: "Melanie C has been so open about the mental health problems she has dealt with since finding fame in her new autobiography.
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26.09.2022 / 11:03
Judi Love hails pal Kaye Adams and Strictly partner Kai 'a perfect match'
In this week's column, Judi Love throws her support behind her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Graziano Di Prima and his new partner Kym Marsh, as well as sending support to her Loose Women co-star Kaye Adams and Kai Widdrington. She also shares how happy she is to see Halle Bailey being cast as Ariel in the live action remake of The Little Mermaid and tells us we won't be reading her life story anytime soon.
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24.09.2022 / 15:03
Strictly's Gemma Atkinson responds as fiancé Gorka is partnered with Helen Skelton
Strictly Come Dancing is finally underway, with last night’s show unveiling who would be dancing with who - including the announcement of two same-sex couples in a show first. One said couple was TV star Helen Skelton, who has been partnered up with show favourite Gorka Marquez - a fast fan favourite duo.
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24.09.2022 / 12:27
Judi Love rejects I'm A Celeb rumours: 'I’d need hypnotherapy before I’d agree!'
While Judi Love would be sensational in this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, the Loose Women host has shut down the rumours and says she would need "hypnotherapy sessions" before signing up for the show.
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24.09.2022 / 00:19
Judi Love gives her verdict on Strictly pal Graziano di Prima’s new dancing partner
Strictly Come Dancing star and OK! columnist Judi Love has given us her thoughts on the newly-announced pairings for the upcoming dance extravaganza. Writing in her column this week, Judi also discusses the current cost of living crisis - made worse by the prospect of an unexpectedly cold winter - as well as the rumours that she's set to appear on the forthcoming series of I'm A Celebrity...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
23.09.2022 / 21:09
BBC Strictly Come Dancing: Who are the new professional dancers Vito Coppola, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley and Michelle Tsiakkas?
Not only is there a new set of celebrities taking to the ballroom this year, there are also four new professional dancers who will be putting on their expert dancing shoes when Strictly Come Dancing returns.