Strictly Come Dancing star Aljaž Škorjanec has shared his first update since becoming a dad after Janette Manrara gave birth to their first child. The loved-up couple announced back in February that they were set to become parents this summer.
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Strictly Come Dancing has reportedly signed its first ever Love Island contestant up for the upcoming series of the show, which usually airs at the end of the year. Zara McDermott, who appeared on series four of the ITV dating show in 2018, has been holding talks with the BBC competition show for 'weeks', according to MailOnline.The move is in hope to attract a younger audience to watch the show and give her the opportunity to further her career with the broadcaster, reports the publication.
Zara has managed to create fame in her own right away from Love Island, including starring on The X Factor: Celebrity in 2019 and going on to appear in E4's Made In Chelsea alongside boyfriend Sam Thompson. It also wouldn't be the first time she has worked with the BBC, after creating hard-hitting documentaries surrounding revenge porn, disordered eating and rape culture with the broadcaster.
"Zara is the perfect signing for Strictly, not only is she beautiful and glamorous but she is hardworking and will take being on the show very seriously," a source told MailOnline. Adding: "She's absolutely loved the experience of documentary making and is over the moon to further her relationship with the BBC by signing up to Strictly.
It is a dream come true for her and becoming the first former Love Island star to do so is the icing on the cake." OK! has contacted the BBC and Zara's representatives for comment. The star boasts an impressive 1.7M Instagram followers and often goes viral for her hilarious social media videos with boyfriend Sam.
Zara lasted ten days inside the Love Island villa as a fresh-faced 21-year-old, leaving with playboy Adam Collard - who she went on to be in a relationship with for eight months. It's a first for
.Strictly Come Dancing star Aljaž Škorjanec has shared his first update since becoming a dad after Janette Manrara gave birth to their first child. The loved-up couple announced back in February that they were set to become parents this summer.
Love Island fans are begging producers to show Ella B what her partner Mitch really said about her at the upcoming Love Island Reunion. With the final of the popular ITV dating show set to air on Monday, fans are already looking ahead to the show’s dramatic reunion, with many hoping they will ‘roll the tapes’ after Mitch seemingly downplayed what he said about his other half behind her back.
Gorka Marquez has shared his first update from Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals after he had to leave his newly-expanded family behind. The dancer has been reunited with his co-stars as they start to prepare for the upcoming series.
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared a determined vow with her fans and followers as she shared a candid post from the hospital as she starts cancer treatment.
Former glamour model Katie Price has left many fans excited after she hinted that she would be up for appearing on a future series of hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing.The 45-year-old took to her Instagram this week to share a photoshopped image of her superimposed in the famous Strictly Ballroom. In the image she is being swung around with her heels against the floor with famous professional dancing partner Graziano Di Prima.
Amy Dowden has told fans she's ready for the 'next step' in her cancer journey after spending the day catching up with her well-known pals. The Strictly Come Dancing star described a surprise visit to see her BBC One dance contest "family" as just what she needed after a second cancer diagnosis.
Gemma Atkinson has shared her response after seeing the Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers back together - including her fiance Gorka Marquez. The Spanish dancer shared how he had left Manchester for London less than a week after welcoming his second child into the world.
Giovanni Pernice has told his fans that he and another Strictly Come Dancing favourite will be back 'together again' next year as he added more plans to his already busy 2024.
Follow OK! on Threads here:https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag After her stint on Love Island in 2021, Abigail Rawlings, has hands on experience from being in the villa, and she feels that this year there is one particular contestant who is purely being carried by their partner. In a chat with the Mirror, Abi, 29, shared that she felt Whitney Adebayo would be crowned this year's Love Island winner and claimed that she is carrying her partner, Lochan Nowacki. "I feel like Whitney will probably win but she's completely carrying Lochan because everyone just adores Whitney," Abi said.
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury are engaged after a romantic proposal four years after meeting in the Love Island villa The couple, who are proud parents to baby girl Bambi, shared the happy news that they're set to tie the knot on Sunday after a gorgeous proposal during their Ibiza getaway. Taking to Instagram, Molly-Mae, 24, shared a gorgeous black-and-white video of the proposal, where she held Bambi and Tommy, 24, got down on one knee. She penned: "Forever.
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared a heartbreaking update with her fans after she was hit by a second devastating diagnosis.
Strictly Come Dancing will be back on our screens this Autumn and there are various stars rumoured to be hitting the dance floor.
Fans have been given the first hint at when Strictly Come Dancing will be returning in 2023 as line-up rumours ramp up. It's been seven months since the dazzling final of the 2022 edition of the BBC One dance contest.
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Ella Barnes has been called out as a "liar" by Love Island star Tyrique Hyde's brother, following yet more explosive scenes in the Love Island villa. On Sunday night's instalment, 16 July, bombshell Ella B, 23, spoke to Ella Thomas, 24, about when she kissed Tyrique, also 24, in a nightclub two months ago, saying: "He did say to me, 'It's a shame it was our last kiss'." There was trouble ahead when Tyrique argued with Ella T, refuting championship dancer Ella B's claims and insisting she had lied. Now, Tyrique's brother Mekhi Hyde has come out in support of his brother, also suggesting that Ella B isn't telling the truth.
Viki Townend had seen her weight gradually creep up over the years - and when she saw 15 stone flash up on her scales vowed to make a change. And a chance meeting with a Love Island star at the Trafford Centre has seen Viki get into the best shape of her life after a five stone total weight loss.
Naman Ramachandran Former “Love Island” presenter Laura Whitmore is tackling some controversial issues in her new show for U.K. streamer ITVX. The three-part series “Laura Whitmore Investigates” sees Whitmore travel within the U.K., Europe and the U.S. In one episode, Whitmore investigates toxic masculinity with a focus on the subculture of involuntary celibates, or incels, a male-dominated, misogynistic online world where alienated males who struggle to engage with women share their anti-female mindsets, developing communities around their resentment. Another episode explores how changing attitudes to sex in Britain have seen BDSM become a multi-billion industry with more and more people experimenting, particularly with the act of choking during sex. The episode examines the influence of pornography as well as looking into the rise of the so-called “50 Shades” defense, whereby men accused of murdering their sexual partner claim the death was caused by rough sex that went wrong.
Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne has become a 'favourite' to appear on a hit BBC show after his soap exit was confirmed. The actor is famed for playing Peter Barlow on the cobbles on-and-off for 23 years.
Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has revealed how she saved a dog that had been 'left for dead at the side of a road'. The pro dancer is passionate about pooches and owns several rescues herself, and she recently spoke out about how important her pets are in her life.
Former Love Island star Zara Holland has tied the knot in a beautiful Greek ceremony, seven years after her famous stint on the smash hit dating show.The former Miss Great Britain, 27, married fiancé Elliott Love in Greece after he popped the question on a getaway to Dubai last January. At the time of their engagement, a friend of the couple told The Sun the reality star was "over the moon".The pair reportedly celebrated their engagement in February 2022 in a bash with family and friends.Their pal told the publication at the time: "Zara is over the moon, the couple are smitten with each other and are already planning a stunning wedding. "They’re ready to make a commitment and are looking forward to their future together.” Zara confirmed news of their nuptials on social media on 3 July, sharing a stunning picture of her and her new husband kissing.
Marcus Rashford, the Manchester United footballer, has been seen spending time with Natalia Zoppa, a former Love Island contestant, during his off-season in California.This comes shortly after his reported split from his fiancee, Lucia Loi, with the pair calling off their engagement after he proposed to her in May of the previous year. Following the news of his split, Marcus was snapped arriving at a Miami hotel with personal trainer Courtney Caldwell.