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Alfie Boe left viewers stunned on Friday as he shared details from Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti's Love Island date, where he performed. Fans will recall that Alfie, 49, serenaded Ekin-Su, 28, and Davide, 27, who went on to win the ITV2 show, during their romantic meal, which took place in a colosseum-style setting. However, Alfie shattered the romantic illusion on Friday's Lorraine as he claimed the couple had a "microwave meal" served on a "plastic plate".

Zoe Ball has spoken out in support of a controversial shake-up at Radio 2.The BBC have announced that former Take Me Out host Paddy McGuiness and singer and actor Michael Ball will be taking over the station's Sunday morning shows. Michael, 61, will take over Steve Wright's Love Songs, following the tragic passing of Steve earlier this year. While Top Gear presenter Paddy, 50, will be fronting a brand new show.

It takes a brave individual to appear on The Masked Singer with the potential for some rather awkward moments before your unmasking - something comedian and musical theatre performer Jason Manford learned the hard way. Jason, 42, appeared on the show's first UK series, in which he disguised himself as 'Hedgehog', and left viewers stumped, with guesses including Michael Ball, Eddie Izzard, and Alfie Boe.Theatre legend Alfie, 50, has often been guessed as various masked individuals but is yet to appear on the show. Speaking exclusively to OK!, at the National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals, Alfie revealed that he had a rather awkward interaction with Jason, amid his stint on the show.

When singer Tom Ball signed up for Britain's Got Talent last year, he never could have imagined where his life would end up - especially now he's singing a hit song written by the one and only Gary Barlow.The 25 year old was previously a secondary school teacher before his performance of Sam Smith's Writings On The Wall catapulted him to fame in the ITV talent show, but now he's rubbing shoulders with the likes of Take That members and Grammy-winning producers like Elliot Kennedy. "I've looked up to Gary Barlow for years, so this is just insane and a dream come true," Tom exclusively revealed to OK! "It's a complete pinch-me-moment." Tom's brand new Christmas hit Winter's Song is out today (Friday 8 December) and now the star recalls the moment when he realised he'd landed the gig of a lifetime and was offered a song that Gary Barlow had created.

The Scottish singer rose to fame after coming second to dance group Diversity on Britain's Got Talent in 2009Susan Boyle made a triumphant return to Britain's Got Talent during Sunday's grand final, accompanied by the cast of Les Miserables from London's West End. The Scottish singer - who shot to fame after finishing as runner-up to Diversity on the ITV show in 2009 - also went on to reveal that she has suffered a stroke that she had kept secret. It has been over 14 years since the world was first introduced to Boyle, who shocked the entertainment industry in her audition when she performed a jaw-dropping rendition of I Dreamed A Dream after proclaiming to the judges she wished to "be as big as Elaine Paige".

Tyger Drew Honey was snapped at the West End premiere of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Aspects of Love on Thursday night, smiling for pictures on the red carpet. The 27-year-old actor, known for playing eldest son Jake Brockman in BBC sitcom Outnumbered, was joined by his girlfriend of five years, Fluke Chotphuang, for the outing. Keeping a casual look, he donned a pair of dark-wash jeans with a printed T-shirt, layering a light grey jacket over the top.

Viewers of the BBC's Big Night of Musicals shared the same complaint on social media as they pleaded: "Please tell me m I'm wrong!" Following a triumphant show in Manchester last year, the stars from a range of different musicals all came back together under the same roof for another spectacular night of entertainment.

More details are emerging about the planned Doctor Who spin-offs, one of which is set to feature Jemma Redgrave, as showrunner Russell T. Davies says an episode of the new series is “one of the greatest things I’ve ever made in my life.”

Nick Cave and Jarvis Cocker will both appear at the Cheltenham Literature Festival 2022 this autumn.Set to take place from October 7-16, the event will welcome “the world’s foremost writers, thinkers and performers… for a jam-packed week of fascinating discussion and unforgettable memories”.From the world of music, Cave, Cocker, U2 frontman Bono, Mel C and Michael Ball will all appear at events across the Cheltenham Literature Festival 2022.Cave will speak with his friend, co-author and Observer journalist Sean O’Hagan about his book Faith, Hope and Carnage on October 14, while Cocker will “reveal secrets from his early life in Sheffield” from his book Good Pop, Bad Pop during an event on October 15.Bono will appear at the festival’s The Times & Sunday Times Forum on the final day (October 16) to discuss his upcoming memoir Surrender.

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The Masked Singer UK's Traffic Cone could be after their third performance. The masked celebrity dished out a few more clues before taking to the stage to perform a rendition of Take That's 'Back For Good'.

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Alex Jones was told to stop shouting by a guest on The One Show on Thursday evening during an unfortunate technical glitch.The 44 year old was hosting the hit BBC chat show alongside Michael Ball, with the pair being joined by EastEnders star Don Gilet. Don, 54, was due on the show to discuss his exit from EastEnders, but struggled to connect to the actor at his home.

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Alex Jones fought back tears on Monday night as she paid tribute to one of her The One Show colleagues.The 43 year old dedicated the end of the episode of the hit BBC One show to Charlie Mott, who died suddenly over the weekend. Charlie – whose cause of death is yet to be revealed – was a researcher for the chat show, and had been working on The One Show for two years.

Stage star Michael Ball says the performing arts feel “forgotten” in the pandemic and must be “saved”.

A month ago, no one knew who Captain Tom Moore was.

Happy 100th birthday to Captain Tom Moore, who can add an Official UK Chart Record to his celebrations today as he becomes the first centenarian to have Number 1 single.

Captain Tom Moore has officially become the oldest person ever to get a number one single.The war veteran's version of You'll Never Walk Alone, which he recorded with Michael Ball, 57, and the NHS Voices of Care Choir, has made it to the top of the charts just in time for his 100th birthday on 30 April next week.

The chart battle between war veteran Captain Tom Moore and The Weeknd takes another shocking plot twist this evening as the Canadian popstar endorses his rival for Number 1.

Captain Tom Moore's battle for this week's Official Number 1 single in the UK is heating up, with the gap between the Top 2 narrowing today (April 22).

Captain Tom Moore has scored a number one single for his cover of You'll Never Walk Alone with Michael Ball.

99 year-old war veteran Captain Tom Moore who is currently capturing the nation’s hearts raising money for the NHS by walking lengths of his garden, has not only raised over £25m in recent days, but is now potentially on his way to an Official UK Number 1 single too, according to new Official Charts Company data.

Captain Tom Moore has raised the nation’s spirits as well as raising over 23 million for the NHS. However, the 99-year-old war veteran has just collaborated with singer Michael Ball to release a charity single, and it is already shot to the top of the UK iTunes charts.The song, a lovely rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone, from the 1945 musical Carousel, has narrowly beaten Vera Lynn’s war time classic We’ll Meet again, to secure the top spot.

Stage star Michael Ball says audience members are putting performers in danger with their mobile phone use.