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Coleen Nolan has been seen 'naked' as she shared some 'exciting' news - but it wasn't what it seemed. The Loose Women star had been teasing that she had something to share with her fans and finally revealed all on Wednesday night (September 13).

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Michael Barrymore was one of the best-known TV presenters in the UK when the body of Stuart Lubbock was found in his swimming pool on 31 March, 2001. Six years later, he was arrested in connection with the death of Stuart at his then-home in Roydon, Essex following a party, and later released without charge. But by then, ITV had terminated Michael's lucrative contract, and the presenter, now 71, had lost the TV career he loved.

Timmy Mallett is best known for whacking TV contestants over the head with an inflatable mallet, but the TV star has now reinvented himself and has accrued tens of thousands of fans in the process. The former children's TV presenter has hung up his mallet but you may pass him on the street.

Britain's Got Talent star Paula Moulton, who was part of a wheelchair dance act, has died. The 52-year-old was part of the dance troupe Strictly Wheels, which described her death as sudden.

Ashley Banjo has opened up about his relationship with ex-wife Francesca after the couple got divorced. The pair had been together 16 years when they decided to split.

Susan Boyle suffered a minor stroke in April that left her doubtful over whether she could perform again, the singer told fans. The Scottish singer rose to fame in 2009 after competing on the third season of the ITV competition Britain’s Got Talent. She impressed the judges with her rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream” from the musical Les Misérables, in one of the show’s biggest viral moments.

Ant McPartlin is "a bit sore" after taking a hefty tumble on the Britain's Got Talent stage on Monday. ITV was airing the talent show's first semi-final at the time, opening the proceedings with a dance routine performed by special guests Diversity, who themselves were crowned champions 14 years ago. But as Ant, 47, and his longtime presenting partner Dec Donnelly made their way to centre stage, the former's foot slipped on the surface which sent him crashing down onto his backside - ever the gentlemen, Diversity leader Ashley Banjo then assisted him.

Ant McPartlin has been photographed for the first time since he suffered a "heavy fall" live on-air during Monday night's Britain's Got Talent semi-final.The TV presenter, 47, took a dramatic tumble as he slid onto stage following an opening number performed by 2009 winners, London-based dance group Diversity, fronted by Dancing On Ice judge, Ashley Banjo. Following the fall, Ant told viewers: "Ouch, my back.

The live semi-final of the 2023 instalment of Britain's Got Talent got off to a jaw-dropper of a start as Ant McPartlin suffered a "heavy fall" live on-air. The much-loved ITV talent show aired its first semi-final on Monday night with several acts competing to get into the coveted final.

Life really is busy when you’re as in demand as Ashley Banjo. Leader of the dance troupe Diversity – who soared to fame after winning Britain’s Got Talent in 2009 – one of the Dancing On Ice judging panel and upcoming star of the new West End musical The Wizard Of Oz, he certainly knows a thing or two about time management.

I'm A Celebrity . . .

In Monday night's episode of I'm A Celebrity...South Africa, the campmates will receive the shock news that Janice Dickinson has been forced to leave the camp through injury. American supermodel Janice, 68, was sent to hospital after she tripped over in camp as she walked to the long drop toilet during the night.

Ashley Banjo has broken his silence after splitting from his wife, Francesca, after 16 years. The 34 year old Diversity star, who announced he was divorcing his childhood sweetheart in a joint statement in December, said he is simply focusing on his children Rose, three, and Micah, two. Talking to the Daily Mail, he said: “At the end of the day, for me, when it comes to my life my children are my priority.

Alongside his brother, Jordan and other recognisable faces like Perry Kiely from the iconic dance troupe, Diversity, Ashley Banjo has become quite the national treasure. From his performance at the Royal Variety show following their 2009 Britain’s Got Talent win to his current place on the Dancing on Ice judging panel - even his MBE - the 34 year old has come a long way in terms of his career.

I'm A Celebrity's South Africa special will air in a matter of weeks, it has been announced.The pre-recorded jungle special, which will feature some of the biggest celebrity legends from the last 20 years, will be on our screens every night every weekday from Monday 24 April and he will air for three weeks, it has been announced.This time it is all ex-campmates who have chosen to head back into the jungle for a second time, swapping the Aussie outback for the South African jungle. Shows bosses have tipped that the harsher and more unforgiving environment will push the celebs to their limits and test them like never before.

Not all breakups end with the two exes hating one another, as these very amicable former celeb couples prove.There are plenty of celebs who might not have been able to make it work romantically but have continued to co-parent effectively, work together and - in one case - even continue to get cosy every Christmas with their now adult children. Another made their ex the godfather of their son - now an adult - who they share with a different ex.

Phillip Schofield has been seen admitting to making a 'massive mistake' in a video with Holly Willoughby. The pair could be seen backstage at Dancing on Ice which came to an end on Sunday night (March 12).

Tanya Bardsley has revealed the incredible results of a non-surgical skin treatment that claims to remodel and contour the face. The former Real Housewives Of Cheshire star, 41, opened up about her striking new look, exclusively telling us how "middle-aged bloat" brought on by a combination of the perimenopause and ageing had shattered her self-confidence. "I have to tell people about this because it’s made me feel much more confident, attractive, vibrant and glowing," she reveals.

Oti Mabuse has spoken out and defended her 'big boobs' after being hit with complaints during her appearance on Dancing on Ice. The professional dancer was back on the expert ice panel as the ITV skating competition drew to a close on Sunday night (March 12).

Dancing on Ice star Vanessa Bauer has spoken out after she missed out on winning the ITV skating competition alongside Joey Essex. The pair, who have been subject to romance rumours but are yet to officially confirm if they are an item, competed together for the last time on Sunday night (March 12).

After several weeks of routines and eliminations at the rink, it's finally time for the Dancing on Ice final. Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield will be back at the helm of the ITV skating show as the 2023 winner is crowned.

Dancing on Ice is set to shake up the usual scheduling for this year’s final as The Vivienne, Joey Essex and Nile Wilson battle it out for the crown. With this year’s finale just days away, the lucky stars are gearing up to take to the ice for the final time and wow judges Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse.

Ashley Banjo and his ex partner, Francesca reunited at the weekend to celebrate their children's birthdays. The former couple, who officially announced their split in December 2022 after reportedly already being separated for 18 months, began dating as teenagers, and share two children together - Rose, four and a younger son, Micah, three.

Diversity star Jordan Banjo has revealed that he still speaks to brother Ashley Banjo's ex-wife, Francesca "every day," as he declared "she's still my sister," in an exclusive chat with OK!. Jordan, 30, the younger brother of Dancing on Ice judge, Ashley, 34, has talked about the close bond that he shares with Ashley's ex-wife, who he's known since he was ten years old. Ashley and Francesca or 'Chess' as she's known, announced their split in December 2022, after 16 years together and seven years married.They share two children together: Daughter Rose, four, and three year old son Micah.

Eddie Izzard has announced a name she wants to “add” on to what she is currently called. The stand-up comedian, who previously said her identity is gender fluid, said her full name is going to be Suzy Eddie Izzard – with Suzy being a name she has wanted to use since childhood. She was asked about people being worried about making pronoun mistakes on The Political Party With Matt Forde on Monday.

Ashley Banjo has hit back at trolls after they slammed him for his comment on his ex-wife Francesca's birthday post on Instagram. Francesca, now 36, shared a stunning snap of herself posing by a stage, which she captioned: "30… + 6" followed by a pair of emojis.

Dancing on Ice has officially confirmed the line-up for the final of the popular ITV skating show, after a brutal double dumping on Sunday evening saw fans bid goodbye to two of their beloved stars. The ice-skating competition returned for the semi-finals with This Morning icons Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield once again hosting ringside, as The Vivienne, Joey Essex, Nile Wilson, Siva Kaneswaran and Mollie Gallagher duked it out for a place in the final.

Dancing on Ice returned on Sunday night for the semi-finals. The remaining celebrities battling it out to become the winners of the skating show are Joey Essex and his partner Vanessa Bauer, The Vivienne and her partner Colin Grafton, Mollie Gallagher and her partner Sylvain Longchambon, Nile Wilson and his partner Olivia Smart and Siva Kaneswaran and his partner Klabera Komin.

Nile Wilson and Olivia Smart have scored the first 40 of this year’s Dancing On Ice.The 27-year-old Olympian skated to In My Blood by Shawn Mendes, which he chose because the lyrics conveyed his mental health journey after retirement from gymnastics. In the video before his performance, Wilson spoke about his feelings of “complete loneliness” after retiring from the sport and turning to drinking, gambling and painkillers – describing himself as being in a “scary place”.

Siva Kaneswaran was seen getting choked up during his appearance on Loose Women as he spoke about his upcoming tribute on Dancing on Ice. The Wanted star hasn't had the easiest of times on the ITV skating show after being forced to miss a week due to a viral infection before landing in the bottom two last weekend.

ITV are set to bring back its popular reality series The Real Full Monty after a two year long break - and it'll include a big twist.The Real Full Monty is based on the 1997 film, The Full Monty which focussed on a group of steelworkers' bid to earn some money. It has now been revealed that frontman Ashley Banjo is likely to return as the show, aims to raise awareness about cancer in all of its forms.

Dancing On Ice fans were left in awe after Diversity took to the rink on Sunday night's show.

Holly Willoughby was left shocked during Dancing on Ice when The Wanted’s Jay McGuiness branded her a “perv.” During Sunday’s episode of the BBC skating show, which saw dance group Diversity take to the ice for the first time, Siva Kaneswaran took to the rink after being forced to pull out of last week’s show due to a chest infection. Siva and his partner Klabera Komin performed last week’s number, set to Elvis’s A Little Less Conversation (JXL Remix), and racked up an impressive score of 30 out of 40 from judges Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse.

Holly Willoughby sent fans wild on Sunday night with her "divine" ensemble for Dancing On Ice's Movie Week.Taking to Instagram ahead of the live show, where the celebrities will be taking on iconic films, the This Morning star, 42, shared a look at her stunning gown. Holly looked sensational in a sparkly gold halterneck floor-length dress, which glimmered in the photo and showcased her toned figure.The Dancing On Ice host styled her signature cropped blonde locks into a tousled hairdo with a swept over parting, she added a slick of glamorous make-up.

For the first time ever, Ashley Banjo and the rest of the Diversity dance troupe will be taking to the ice for a performance on tonight’s Dancing on Ice. Ashley, who rose to fame on Britain’s Got Talent as the frontman of Diversity, has worked as a judge on the BBC skating show since 2018 with Christopher Dean, Jayne Torvill and Jason Gardiner.The judging panel has changed significantly over that time, with John Barrowman featuring in 2020 and later Strictly Come Dancing’s, Oti Mabuse. During Sunday night’s episode, Ashley and the rest of Diversity will be swapping their kicks for skates in their first group skate ever ahead of their Supernova tour later this year.