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Penny Lancaster appeared on The Great British Sewing Bee last night (Thursday) and gave viewers an insight into life with Rod Stewart as she made him a personalised gift.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were gutted when the 2022 series came to an end last weekend.

Specials of Call the Midwife, EastEnders, Bad Education, Ghosts, Malory Towers, Motherland, Inside No 9, Detectorists and The Cleaner will also be left under the TV tree. The TV adaption of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials novels will conclude, while another part of JK Rowling's Cormoran Strike series - called Strike: Troubled Blood - will be broadcast.

Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe have become the ninth couple to be voted out of Strictly Come Dancing.

The Strictly Come Dancing ballroom may have only just been emptied for another week but fans of the show are already discussing the upcoming week after the latest song and dance choices were revealed.

Strictly Come Dancing has been spectacular to say the least, with last week’s episode seeing the 2022 contestants performing routines inspired by beloved movies. Tonight, couples including Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin; Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe; Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima; and Tony Adams and Katya Jones will return to the dancefloor once more. The Strictly dancefloor is an iconic sight on British TV, as is the Glitterball Trophy that the competitors are all hoping they’ll win by the time the end of the competition comes around.

New mum Alexandra Burke looked incredible as she dazzled on the red carpet at the Pretty Red Dress world premiere in London on Sunday night. The X Factor star was simply stunning in the floor length dress that featured capped sleeves as she showed off a glamorous look with picture-perfect makeup and her hair in an up-do, showing off her chunky gold earrings. Musical drama Pretty Red Dress sees Alexandra make her big screen debut.

As week three of Strictly Come Dancing got underway on Saturday night, fans of the show were treated to a collection of ballroom numbers inspired by the iconic films in the much loved staple of the series: movie week. Dancing to everything from Top Gun to the Lion King, there was even room for a little intergalactic fun inspired the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Johannes Radebe and Ellie Taylor are facing an early exit from Strictly Come Dancing and all because of a lack of chemistry, according to a body language expert.

Viewers settling down on the sofa to watch Wednesday night's Strictly - It Takes Two were left feeling confused by the furniture in the studio. Presenter Janette Manrara looked fabulous in a gold cropped top and matching shorts as she took her place to welcome the latest line-up of guests on Strictly Come Dancing's companion show.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have discovered what the remaining 14 couples will be dancing to this weekend as a show favourite returns. This Saturday night (October 8) it'll be all about lights, camera, action as movie week arrives in the ballroom.

HELLO! Inspiration Awards 2022. Luckily for us, some of our favourite fashionistas including Davina McCall, Dame Joan Collins and The Saturdays bandmates Rochelle Humes and Frankie Bridge were in attendance, looking every inch the style icons in their attire.MORE: Meet the celebrity judges at this year's Inspiration AwardsHeld at Corinthia London, Editor-in-chief Rosie Nixon welcomed celebrities and real-life heroes to pick up awards in front of a stellar crowd including Lisa Snowdon, Ollie Locke, Karen Brady, Amanda Wakeley and many more.

After sharing several loved-up snaps on social media, Maisie Smith, 21, and Max George, 34, made their first public appearance as a couple on Tuesday at Corinthia London Hotel.LOOK: Frankie Bridge, Rochelle Humes and Carol Vorderman exude glamour at the HELLO! Inspiration AwardsThe couple, who met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020, cuddled up for photos together as they attended HELLO!'s Inspiration Awards, which is sponsored by luxury childrenswear retailer Childsplay Clothing and celebrates Britain's most selfless and giving individuals who have gone that extra mile to help others who are in need of support.WATCH: Meet HELLO!'s fabulous judges at this year's Inspiration AwardsTaking inspiration from the likes of Victoria and David Beckham, Maisie and Max had a twinning moment, with the EastEnders actress opting for a strapless cream bodysuit that highlighted her toned figure, while The Wanted star Max wore a matching cream suit layered over a white T-shirt.Their fellow Strictly star Johannes Radebe was one of the celebrity judges for this year's event, and he helped whittle down the shortlist alongside Countryfile presenter Anita Rani, Julia Bradbury, Saira Khan and our editor-in-chief Rosie Nixon. READ: Strictly's Aljaz Skorjanec talks 'very emotional' experience watching the show as a viewerRELATED: Exclusive: Lisa Snowdon reveals romantic plans with her fiancé and 'life-changing' Celebrity MasterChef win Max and Maisie attended HELLO!'s Inspiration Awards. Photo: Dave Benett Each category shines a spotlight on people - both famous and not - who have inspired others with their bravery and kindness, with last year's winners including Sir Elton John and David Furnish, Clara Amfo and Rochelle Humes.

Peter Andre has slammed those who have criticised Strictly Come Dancing for being “too woke” and said “they’re overdoing it”.The BBC One dancing show recently came under fire for its same sex partnerships and the diversity of the contestants. Radio 2 presenter Richie Anderson is partnered with Giovanni Pernice, while comedian Jayde Adams is in a pairing with Karen Hauer.

The Strictly Come Dancing journey kicked off last week with the brand new batch of 15 celebrities and their professional partners making their debut in the ballroom.

Ellie Taylor took to social media with a very candid update from her second week of Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals with her partner Johannes Radebe.MORE: Strictly star Anton Du Beke shares injury that forced him into judgingThe comedian, 38, filmed herself in the back of a car pretending to cry at the pain her feet were in after a gruelling day of dancing.WATCH: Kaye Adams admits to mucking up Strictly routineCaptioning the clip she wrote: "Ohhhhhhhh my feet are on fire." Once the star arrived home, she shared the controversial way she tended to her aching feet and uploaded a photo as she sat with her twinkle toes in a champagne bucket filled with water and ice.SEE: 12 Strictly Come Dancing pros' glitzy weddings: Amy Dowden, Janette Manrara & moreREAD: Helen Skelton fans all saying same thing about her Strictly partneringAlongside the image read the words: "Gousto ice pack in a champagne bucket? Tell me you're middle class without telling me you're middle class."The pair had a great start to the competition, securing a brilliant score of 28/40 last week with their energetic quick step to I am what I am.After the performance, Ellie shared an action shot from the glittering evening alongside the words: "What a man, what a frock, what a hairdo, what (a) makeup, what a night." The star was in pain Fans of the comedy star were quick to leave messages in the comments section. One fan wrote: "Gorgeous.

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.

Helen Skelton was a vision on Saturday when she reshared a candid Strictly Come Dancing rehearsal snap - and her physique looked incredible.MORE: Helen Skelton fans all saying same thing about her Strictly partneringTaking to her Instagram Stories, the Countryfile star, 39, was seen alongside her partner Gorka Marquez, fellow contestant Ellie Taylor and her partner Johannes Radebe. Ellie, who had her hair in rollers, and Helen, rocked billowing rehearsal skirts for the behind-the-scenes photo.WATCH: Helen Skelton dazzles in glitter-clad jumpsuit for Strictly revealHelen matched her long skirt with a fabulous sporty grey, acid wash sports bra which showed off her impressive Strictly-honed physique.READ: Strictly star Anton Du Beke shares injury that forced him into judgingSEE: 12 Strictly Come Dancing pros' glitzy weddings: Amy Dowden, Janette Manrara & moreThe two celebrities appear to be getting on like a house on fire since starting the show as just before the candid update, Ellie shared the sweetest photo of the two of them cuddled up together.

Strictly Come Dancing's James Bye has revealed his delight that he has been partnered up with Amy Dowden for his time on the show.The EastEnders actor, 38, has admitted that Amy is one of his favourite professionals and that he was "blown away" at the reveal. James told OK! and other press: "I was really shocked they gave me Amy, I view Amy, for me, watching the show...

Strictly Come Dancing stars are getting ready for week one of the 2022 competition. Following Friday's launch show, which saw the celebrities paired up with their professional partners, they are getting ready to perform their first dance. Some stars have taken to their social media to show what they are getting up to in the final hours before they perform in the live show.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is set to begin on Friday 23 September, with a new host of celebrities preparing to take to the dance floor. The launch show will reveal who is partnered with who, and the following evening (24 September) the first live show will air.

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.

It's felt like a long time coming but the countdown to Christmas will officially begin tonight with the return of the all-sparkling Strictly Come Dancing. And the brand new group of celebrities have officially undergone their glitzy and glam makeovers ahead of the 2022 series.

Channel 4 kept fans amused with the return of The Great British Bake Off this week as a new group of bakers took to the famous tent to show off their culinary skills. Over the years, the show has been the catalyst for the birth for some of the nation’s most loved stars, who have racked up legions of fans away from the baking world. While some have changed aplenty since their stint on GBBO, others have had extreme makeovers including one Strictly star and a bodybuilder.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were furious after details of the dancing partnerships were published online ahead of its glossy launch. The flagship BBC programme, which sees celebrities pair up with professional dancers and try to score a perfect 10 from judges, is returning for its 20th season. The celebrity line-up, which has been officially announced, includes Helen Skelton, Matt Goss, Fleur East and Kaye Adams, with the stars spotted outside a rehearsal space earlier this week.

Dianne Buswell had a whirlwind weekend!MORE: Dianne Buswell's behind-the-scenes wedding photo with Amy Dowden will confuse youTaking to Instagram, the Strictly star revealed she had jetted to the Gulf of Naples for the ultimate surprise. WATCH: Strictly's Dianne Buswell comments about having children with boyfriend Joe SuggDianne, 33, shared a series of fun snapshots showing her with groups of friends.

Strictly Come Dancing's four new professionals are set to be introduced to viewers in a cinematic routine filmed alongside the returning cast. European cup winner Vito Coppola, Chinese national champion Carlos Gu, former Under-21 British national champion Lauren Oakley and Latin dance champion Michelle Tsiakkas complete the show's largest-ever line-up of 20 pros this year.They join the returning Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Cameron Lombard, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington and Nancy Xu.The introductory routine will form part of the Strictly Come Dancing launch show airing on BBC One and iPlayer on 17 September.

HELLO! Inspiration Awards 2022 gather together. They get to honour the people who go above and beyond to help others by sifting through the nominations for two very special categories in our annual ceremony.MORE: Vote for your HFM Fashion Gamechanger in HELLO!'s Inspiration Awards 2022Woman's Hour and Countryfile presenter Anita Rani, Britain's Best Walks star Julia Bradbury, Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe, former Loose Women star Saira Khan and HELLO!'s editor in chief Rosie Nixon are this year's judges.WATCH: Meet HELLO!'s fabulous judges at this year's Inspiration AwardsThe Inspiration Awards, sponsored by luxury childrenswear retailer Childsplay Clothing, is returning on 4 October for its fifth year and celebrates the UK's most selfless and giving individuals.READ: Meet the celebrity judges at this year's Inspiration AwardsThe Star Mum award - which was created to recognise mothers who, while raising their family, still find the time to help others in need - and the #HelloToKindness categories are the only ones voted for by our readers.

HELLO!'s Inspiration Awards are well and truly underway! Woman's Hour and Countryfile presenter Anita Rani, Britain's Best Walks star Julia Bradbury, Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe, former Loose Women star Saira Khan and HELLO!'s editor in chief Rosie Nixon are this year's judges.MORE: Vote for your HFM Fashion Gamechanger in HELLO!'s Inspiration Awards 2022However, they had a very tough job as they gathered inside Corinthia London to pick out finalists for our Star Mum and #Hello2Kindness categories.WATCH: Meet HELLO!'s fabulous judges at this year's Inspiration AwardsThe Inspiration Awards, sponsored by luxury childrenswear retailer Childsplay Clothing, is returning on 4 October for its fifth year and celebrates the UK's most selfless and giving individuals.MORE: Meet the celebrity judges at this year's Inspiration AwardsLast year's winners included Sir Elton John and David Furnish and TV presenters Clara Amfo and Rochelle Humes, with each category honouring people, both famous and otherwise, who have inspired others with their bravery and kindness.The Star Mum award - which was created to recognise mothers who, while raising their family, still find the time to help others in need - and the #HelloToKindness categories are the only ones voted for by our readers. Preparations for the Inspiration Awards are well and truly underwayAnita will host the ceremony for the second year in a row, and she can't wait to take to the podium.

Strictly Come Dancing fans will be delighted to know that the BBC's much anticipated dance contest is set to return in a matter of weeks. Strictly has been at the centre of our screens since 2004 airing on Saturday night's from autumn right up until Christmas.

Strictly Come Dancing camp concerning last year’s champion Giovanni Pernice have reportedly “raised eyebrows” among some of the show’s professional dancers. The BBC competition is set to return to our screens next month, with celebrities including Will Mellor, Helen Skelton, Matt Goss and Fleur East all joining this year’s stellar line-up of contestants. While this year’s dance pairings are yet to be officially announced, reports have surfaced that suggest pro dancer Giovanni could be heading to the final once again, according to The Mirror .

Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly facing a favouritism row as professional dancer Giovanni Pernice’s celebrity dance partner for this year is said to have been “leaked”. Giovanni, who won last year’s show with EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, after Rose was the first deaf contestant to take part in Strictly, is rumoured to be partnering this year with Richie Anderson in a same-sex couple, with rival dancers said to be fearing this could secure the Italian dancer’s place in the final again.

The new series of Strictly Come Dancing will kick off on September 17, former contestant and TV presenter AJ Odudu has announced.The 34-year-old, who was forced to withdraw from the final of the dancing competition last year after suffering a torn ligament, revealed the news on The Big Breakfast alongside co-host Mo Gilligan. She said: “We do have the exclusive that the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is going to be September 17.

The Strictly Come Dancing pros were seen taking a break and taking photos of each other in costume as they prepare for the return of this year’s show.The celebrity contestants for this year’s series have just been announced - with some fans having mixed feelings about the line-up - and it looks like rehearsals are well underway for the start of Strictly 2022 next month. A few of the male professional dancers of the series were spotted outside a rehearsal space, snapping photos of each other as they prepare for the opening episode.

Kaye Adams has been announced as the fourth contestant to join the Strictly Come Dancing line-up.The 59 year old, who was recently left "shocked" to learn she needs hearing aids in both ears, shared the news herself on the hit ITV show Loose Women on Friday 5 August. Hollyoaks star Will Mellor was the first confirmed contestant to take part in the show on Thursday morning, with Kym Marsh joining him on the line-up not long after. Earlier today, it was also revealed that BBC Radio 2 host Richie Anderson will be taking part with a male professional dancer on the show – following on from John Whaite and Johannes Radebe's pairing in 2021, which made history.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has switched up her look by undergoing a fabulous hairstyle transformation - and wow!MORE: Strictly's Giovanni Pernice pokes fun at Rose Ayling-Ellis in funny clipThe reigning Strictly Come Dancing champion took to Instagram Stories to show off her new look which saw her add platinum blonde highlights to her luscious locks.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis supports Giovanni PerniceSharing posts from swanky London hairdressers, Salon64, the EastEnders actress wrote: "I dyed my hair!" She happily flaunted the new look with her fans, and it's safe to say, Rose looks beautiful.MORE: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis shares intimate glimpse inside Barcelona getawayREAD: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedThe post comes as her dance partner Giovanni Pernice prepares to meet his new celebrity partner for the upcoming series of Strictly. The professional dancer has been sharing updates and a behind-the-scenes image from dance rehearsals with Gorka Marquez and Johannes Radebe.A post shared by Ricky Walters (@rickyandthe64)Rose's hairdresser shared this clip of her new hairLast week Giovanni had revealed how rehearsals had begun.