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Another radio star is leaving the BBC as the Reverend Richard Coles tells fans he's moving on from his show Saturday Live after 12 years.

Zoe Ball has announced on her social media this morning (Tuesday, 24 April) that her mum Julia Peckham has passed away following her battle with cancer.The BBC Radio 2 star revealed last month that her mum had received a devastating diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and said she was "being incredibly brave" following the news. Sharing the sad update that her mum had now passed away, Zoe, 53, wrote a very emotional message on her Twitter (X) and Instagram accounts, on Tuesday morning which said: "sleep tight dear Mama.

A fresh batch of celebrities enter the tent for another episode in The Great Celebrity Bake off for Stand Up to Cancer that airs on Sunday 24 March. Attempting to create some tasty treats for judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood are Leigh Francis (aka Keith Lemon), EastEnders ’ Danny Dyer, comedian Rhod Gilbert and radio and television presenter Yinka Bokinni. Ahead of the show, Leigh revealed that there’s one celebrity who causes chaos in the tent with “the bleep machine going” going into “overdrive”.The celebs will endure three challenges, a signature bake, a technical challenge, and a show-stopper - in the hope of winning star baker.

The latest series of Strictly Come Dancing is in full swing with sequin-clad celebrities taking to the dance floor with their professional partners and high hopes of impressing the judges.

Reverend Richard Coles has revealed he was taken into hospital for emergency spinal surgery.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Reverend Richard Coles revealed that he was in hospital and recovering after undergoing spinal surgery.The star first shared a snap on X, formally known as Twitter, of his legs stretched out in compression socks and later shared another picture of his hand with a cannula in it. He captioned the photo of his hand: “Well I totally get the thing Michael Jackson had for Propofol.

Ex-Strictly Come Dancing contestant Richard Coles has opened up about finding love again almost four years after losing his beloved husband.The author and clergyman, 61 - who appeared on the toe-tapping BBC competition back in 2017 - lost partner Reverend David Coles three-and a half years ago, following a battle with alcoholism. But former vicar Richard - who was paired up with Dianne Buswell on the show - recently turned his attention to dating site Elite Singles in the hope of finding someone, and just months later, he has announced he's now in a brand new romantic relationship.

Charles Spencer is a doting father-of-seven, recently disclosing why he was proud of his youngest daughter, Charlotte Diana, who is 11 years old.In a fascinating moment on his new podcast, Rabbit Hole Detectives, which he presents alongside the Reverend Richard Coles and historian Dr Cat Jarman, the Earl revealed the sweet gift one of his older daughters received from a Hollywood star, shortly after being born!During a discussion about baptismal fonts in christenings, he shared that actress Melanie Griffith sent his daughter a special gift in a heart-warming gesture.WATCH: Charles Spencer's family home revealedThe author said: "A very long time ago, I can date it to about 30-odd years ago, I went to interview Melanie Griffith and I mentioned that we'd just had a daughter, and she sent her a spoon, a silver spoon as a gift".While Charles didn't specify which of his children he was talking about, his eldest, Lady Kitty Spencer, is 32, so she may well have been the lucky recipient.His twin daughters Amelia and Eliza, meanwhile, are 30, while Lara is 16. Charles' son and heir apparent Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp is 28 and young Edmund will turn 20 later this year.

The BBC is to profile the only Mormon training center in Europe via a documentary on its religion and ethics slate.

Ben Shephard has spoken about the grief he felt following the recent loss of a close friend during Friday's Good Morning Britain.MORE: Ben Shephard shares rare photos of wife Annie during glamorous outingSpeaking with Reverend Richard Coles about his upcoming Channel 4 documentary on grief, the 47-year-old host revealed he was completely "shocked" as he struggled to come to terms with the death.WATCH: Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard overcome with emotion after GMB deathHe explained: "I lost a very close friend recently, a really big shock, out of the blue. And it was another friend that said grief is a bit like a wave - it hits you suddenly and then it dissipates and then suddenly, randomly it comes back out of nowhere and it hits you again."READ: Reverend Richard Coles shares heartbreaking post following death of partnerMORE: Ben Shephard shares rare photo of son Jack - and cracks 'hilarious' dad jokeBen added: "That's certainly something that I've experienced.

Death in Paradise star Ben Miller, 55, was put through his paces when he took part in Hamza Yassin's Channel 4 wildlife series, Scotland: Escape to the Wilderness. Hamza is best known as a presenter and cameraman for Countryfile, Springwatch and Animal Park. Hamza's latest show saw him take four celebrities out of their comfort zone on an expedition across the Scottish Highlands.

The show, which aired on Boxing Day, saw a group of celebrities take on five different chasers, who all donned spooky costumes and dressed up as the Addams Family. Celebrity contestants Reverend Richard Coles, Kate Silverton, Ruthie Henshall and Iain Stirling took on the chasers to win money for charity.

reports The Sun. READ MORE: Joe Swash's first date with Stacey Solomon when she vomited all over his walls The celebs were tasked with creating various Christmassy dishes, both sweet and savoury, with broadcaster Reverend Richard Coles taking the crown for his menu of roast partridge, 'five gold rings' crispy potatoes, caramelised pear, and pear gravy.

Richard Coles says he was once reprimanded by the church after letting out a “bad word” on the panel show Have I Got News For You. The broadcaster is trying his hand at stand-up comedy for Stand Up And Deliver, a new two-part series on Channel 4 in support of Stand Up To Cancer.

Love Island star Curtis Pritchard and former Coronation Street actress Katie McGlynn have been announced for new Channel 4 series Stand Up and Deliver.The two-parter, which is being done in aid of Stand Up to Cancer, will see five contestants paired up with a comic to train them in the art of stand-up, before one is crowned champion.Also taking part are broadcaster and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Reverend Richard Coles, Happy Mondays frontman and I'm a Celebrity star Shaun Ryder, and

This Morning host Phillip Schofield has been asked out by former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Reverend Richard Coles. The star - who came out earlier this year - was taking part in an interview on BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Morning Live to promote his new autobiography.

Reverend Richard Coles took to Twitter on Saturday to share his devastation after someone had "nicked" his bike."Someone's nicked my bike," he said alongside a picture showing an empty bike rack. "I absolutely loved the bike.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine has shared some heartbreaking news with his fans. Taking to Twitter on Wednesday evening, the 58-year-old sadly announced the death of a beloved family member.

Reverend Richard Coles has spoken candidly about how he is struggling to come to terms with the death of his partner, admitting he feels like his future is “blank”. 

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Reverend Richard Coles has revealed his partner David has died.