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Britain’s Got Talent fans couldn’t hide their disappointment on Sunday when comedian Viggo Venn scooped this year’s win, despite some stiff competition from several other acts. Over 100 fans were so unimpressed by the result in fact, that they contacted broadcasting regulator OFCOM to complain, despite the result being decided by a public vote on 4 June.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Amy Dowden has started breast cancer treatment. Posting to her Instagram page, the dancer, 32, shared that she is "ready for this fight." Sharing the news, Amy shared a photo of herself in a hospital bed as she posed with her thumbs up. She penned the caption: "Step one to beating cancer! Rrrrrrready for this fight and more determined than ever to get back on the dance floor." She followed this with a number of hashtags, which included #letsdothis, #breastcancerawareness, and #checkyourchest.

Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman made a rare appearance with her husband Kris Thykier on Tuesday, 7 June.The duo were in attendance at the Royal Academy of Arts' Summer Exhibition Preview Party at London's Burlington House. At the event, Claudia stunned as she wore a black velvet blazer with a plain white T-shirt underneath.The 51 year old completed the outfit with a pair of flared trousers and a plain black clutch bag. As for her husband Kris Thykier, 51, he complimented her outfit as he wore a navy blue trouser suit as he supported his wife.

Britain’s Got Talent legend Paul Potts has hit out at new judge Bruno Tonioli for his choice of colourful language, after Bruno turned the airwaves red with his swearing during this weeks semi-finals. Paul, who famously won the very first series of the show as an opera singer back in 2007, took issue with Bruno’s swearing, as he insisted the former Strictly Come Dancing star needed to “ring it in.” The swearing furore first kicked off on Tuesday, when 67 year old Bruno accidentally swore live on air as the judges were watching daredevil Andrew Stanton perform a series of gruesome tasks.

As questions continue to be asked following Phillip Schofield resigning from ITV and admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague, we take a look at the key players at the broadcaster along with former This Morning presenters. Dame Carolyn McCall Dame Carolyn became ITV’s first female chief executive when she joined in 2018.

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.

A week after revealing that she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 32, Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden's husband Ben Jones has praised her "great resilience". The BBC star - who has been partnered up with celebrities such as Tom Fletcher, Karim Zeroual and, most recently, EastEnders favourite James Bye during her time on the show - informed her fans last week that she'd found a hard lump in her breast the day before she and Ben flew off on her belated honeymoon in April.

After sharing her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this week, Amy Dowden has enjoyed a day with her family as she attended her nephew's first birthday party.The professional ballroom dancer is known for her time on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, and shared the news of her cancer diagnosis in an emotional Instagram post last week. Amy revealed that she had been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, but was "determined to get back on that dance floor".

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are said to be lining up 80s "national treasure" Shakin' Stevens - real name Mike Barratt - for the upcoming series of the show. It's thought that show producers have been keen to get the musician on the show for years, and are hopeful that this could be the year that it happens. Shakin' Stevens has recently returned to the charts with his first new album in seven years, Re-set, and Strictly bosses think this may increase the likelihood of the singer making his dancefloor debut.

Warm weather, a glass of something fizzy and full on glam – that's right, it's wedding season. But while the gorgeous photos from Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo's Spanish nuptials nuptials last weekend gave us feel good vibes, planning such a monumental life event can be seriously stressful. That's something you might know only too well if it's your best mate getting ready to say 'I do'.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has shared an emotional message after being diagnosed with breast cancer. The dancer, 32, posted a throwback picture to her Instagram stories showing her performing on the hit BBC celebrity talent show as she discussed her hopes of getting back on the dancefloor.

The BBC has revealed that it will not be replacing Amy Dowden on this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing following the professional dancer's breast cancer diagnosis.The 32-year-old announced yesterday on Instagram that she had been diagnosed with "grade three" breast cancer last week but was "determined to get back on that dance floor". While Amy has not confirmed whether she'll be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing's upcoming series, the BBC show told OK! that it would not be hiring another professional dancer for this year.

Strictly Come Dancing stars past and present have shared supportive messages for Amy Dowden following her breast cancer diagnosis.The Welsh professional dancer, 32, took to Instagram on Wednesday morning to share her diagnosis, telling fans that she is “determined to get back on that dance floor” after receiving treatment. Within minutes of Amy's post, messages began flooding in as the Strictly family rallied around to support Amy.

Strictly star Tyler West has spoken about his co-star Amy Dowden's recent breast cancer diagnosis, revealing that it has been "a massive shock to the system". The Strictly Come Dancing professional, who has been with the show since 2017, announced today that she's been diagnosed with "grade 3" breast cancer and was waiting to receive a full treatment plan. Appearing as an entertainment presenter on Lorraine this morning, Tyler West — who competed on Strictly Come Dancing last year with Dianne Buswell — said that he has "no doubt that [Amy will] be powering through it".

Amy Dowden has revealed that she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 32. Amy is best known for being one of the talented professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing, where she’s been partnered up with celebrities such as Tom Fletcher, Karim Zeroual and, most recently, EastEnders favourite James Bye. Amy, who hails from Wales, shared the devastating news of her cancer diagnosis on Instagram.

Following Phillip Schofield's departure from ITV's This Morning last week, Strictly Come Dancing bosses are said to have him in their sights for the new series. Phillip, 61, presented his last episode of the daytime show on Thursday after reports of a huge feud with his friend and co-host Holly Willoughby.

Kevin Clifton gushed over girlfriend Stacey Dooley as he labelled her an "amazing mum." During an appearance on Monday's Good Morning Britain, the former Strictly Come Dancing professional, 40, opened up about his family life and his busy work schedule. Speaking to show hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley, Kevin was full of praise for girlfriend Stacey, 36, as he said: "[Stacey] is amazing.

Strictly Come Dancing star Greg Rutherford's bride-to-be Susie Verrills has broken her silence after the pair called off their wedding. Taking to Instagram, mum-of-three Susie explained her decision to take a break from social media amid their personal heartbreak and said she was grateful for the kind words she received about their cancelled nuptials. Olympian Greg, 36, confirmed their wedding had originally meant to take place over the weekend, but the couple had instead postponed it after the "loss of someone close".

After last appearing on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2021, pro dancer Aljaž Škorjanec has finally opened up about why he made the decision to leave. Shortly after taking part in series 19 - his last ever season - the 33 year old confirmed he wouldn’t be returning the following year - which would have been his 10th time dancing on the show. However, it seems that his reasons for calling it a day were completely unrelated to the programme.

Maisie Smith’s feet have barely touched the ground since she came runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing with her dance partner Gorka Márquez in 2020.The former EastEnders actress appeared in the Strictly UK tours in 2021 and 2022, and last autumn she bagged the role of the lead female, Fran, in touring stage show Strictly Ballroom: The Musical, alongside former Strictly professional Kevin Clifton. Her six-month contract finished in March and since then, the star has been enjoying a well-deserved rest with her boyfriend, The Wanted star Max George. Maisie says, “Me and Max sat at home doing nothing for a month straight.

Strictly’s Dianne Buswell is just as famous for her hair as she is for her dancing skills.The 33 year old is rarely seen without her vibrant red locks, and she regularly dons impressive and intricate hairstyles on the dance floor. And the dancing professional, 34, looked almost unrecognisable on Friday as she ditched her signature red locks for a new honey bronde colour.Taking to Instagram, Dianne's red hair was nowhere to be seen as she instead debuted long bronde locks as she posed to the camera.

She might be famous for her fancy footwork on Strictly Come Dancing, but Dianne Buswell is also known for her dramatic hair transformations, having experimented with plenty of different bold shades and styles over the years. However, her latest dramatic chop may well be one of her best ones yet.The professional ballroom dancer posted a series of Instagram stories on Friday showing off her new look, which saw her with a brand new full fringe.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has landed a huge new role in a TV crime drama series. Rose, who was the first deaf contestant to compete on the celebrity dance show in 2021, is set to star in ITV's Code Of Silence.The 28 year old actress – also known for her role as Frankie in EastEnders – will play a character recruited by police for her lip-reading skills, which will be used to uncover the conversations of criminals.The six-part drama is written by Catherine Moulton, who's also worked on the recent TV series Baptiste and Then You Run. Rose said of her new role: “When I first read Catherine Moulton’s script it was obvious that her first-hand experiences and understanding has enabled her to write a truly authentic character and I knew I had to be a part of this project.

Love Island star Chyna Mills has confirmed her wedding will “definitely not” be this year, amid tongue-in-cheek concerns she’ll be a “bridezilla”.The 24 year old reality star is currently pregnant with her first child with fiancé, Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer, Neil Jones, 41. Chyna has been keeping fans updated on her pregnancy since revealing the sweet news last month.

She’s played Faye Windass since she was 9 years old, so it’s no wonder Ellie Leach is daunted about leaving Coronation Street 12 years later.The actress is leaving Coronation Street to find new roles and bigger challenges, but she admits she shed real tears after her final scenes and will miss her co-stars dearly - especially best pal Colson Smith, who plays her character Faye's boyfriend Craig Tinker. However, while she’s leaving the cobbles behind, Ellie will carry Faye with her, thanks to the gorgeous gold necklace the cast had engraved for her.

Maisie Smith has once again wowed fans as she stunned in a tiny red satin dress during a trip to New York. Posing in Broadway, the Strictly Come Dancing star, 21, showed off her glamorous look with her 1M followers and wrote the caption: "I see red".Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Maisie shared a series of snaps in the red satin dress that was strapless and short with a small slit on the left side which showed off her incredibly toned figure.The look was paired with black stockings, red signature bow heels and a series of pearl necklaces - giving a glamorous look. The former EastEnders actress wore an oversized white fluffy coat off her shoulders as she posed for the snaps in the centre of New York.

Eurovision preparations are well underway across the nation, and DJ and presenter Zoe Ball has debuted a fresh new hairstyle ready for the weekend ahead. The former Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two presenter will be hosting The Ultimate Eurovision Pre-Party in Liverpool tonight (Friday 12 May) as part of her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, and it seems as if the DJ has made sure she’s got a brand new look for the weekend of festivities.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Janette Manrara has shared the heartbreaking news that her beloved grandfather had passed away, just weeks before she is due to give birth. Pregnant Janette, 39, paid tribute to her grandfather on Instagram as she shared a sweet video from when she was out for dinner with her grandfather and her family. She told her followers that she had been quiet online because of the passing of her grandfather Miguel Angel Manrara.The mum-to-be wrote: "He was a man full of life, hardworking, and always telling jokes and stories.

Kym Marsh has appeared to ditch her wedding ring in her first public appearance after reportedly splitting up from her husband Scott Ratcliffe. The former Coronation Street and Strictly Come Dancing star was all smiles as she took to the red carpet at the Pride Of Manchester awards ceremony, which also featured Janette Manrara and Love Island's Laura Anderson showing off their blossoming baby bumps.

Ever the lover of nail-biting drama, television icon Rylan Clark has hinted at the existence of a secret ongoing feud between some unnamed fellow on-screen stars.The widely-adored presenter and former X Factor favourite - who has hosted some of the biggest UK shows since competing on the ITV singing competition 11 years ago - took aim at the unidentified stars in a brand new interview. Speaking with Waitrose & Partners' Weekend, the 34-year-old made several cryptic comments about the famous faces, including emphasising that they aren't as "nice and polite" as they seem to viewers at home.

Sam Quek may only be 34 but she’s packed a lot into her life. Hot on the heels of winning a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics as part of England’s hockey team, she quickly signed up to I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, where she finished in a very respectable fourth place.

As Eurovision kicked off in spectacular style with the first Semi-finals on Tuesday night, fans across the UK were left feeling more than a little emotional when the late Paul O’Grady appeared in the show’s opening video. Starring in the Welcome to Liverpool video, the Birkenhead-born star, famous for his drag persona Lily Savage appeared on screen to flash his trademark smile alongside a clear twinkle in his eye.

Strictly Come Dancing star Tess Daly has revealed her unusual trick to getting a good night’s sleep - and it involves taping her mouth closed! The star, who often wows Strictly fans with her gorgeous gowns, posted a snap of her lying peacefully in bed with a long piece of what looked like masking tape covering her mouth. In the caption, she admitted that she knows it looks “crazy” but that there’s a “method to my madness!” Tess then explained that she’s begun practising what’s known as mouth taping, which is “a method that helps to encourage nose breathing for a deeper, more restful sleep.” The presenter and model then asked her fans if they too would give the trick a go.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has paid an emotional tribute to Len Goodman describing him as a "legend" and someone they "always want to please".The professional dancer, 32, has appeared on the hit BBC dancing show since 2015 previously being partnered with the likes of Laura Whitmore, Georgia May Foote and Rose Ayling-Ellis, who he won the Glitterball trophy with in the 2021 series. And now dancer Giovanni has paid an emotional tribute to former judge Len Goodman, who died at the age of 78 from bone cancer on 22 April this year.

Festivities will continue today to celebrate the King's Coronation with the Big Help Out volunteering event.The King and Queen will not be appearing publicly on Monday – the day of the Big Help Out, which is billed as a lasting volunteering legacy to mark Charles's crowning. Other royals will be out and about with the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visiting the Coptic Orthodox Church in London, where young volunteers will be hosting a coronation street party.The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Edward and Sophie, will take part in a puppy class at the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Training Centre in Reading.The Big Help Out day is organised by The Together Coalition and partners such as The Scouts, the Royal Voluntary Service and faith groups from across the United Kingdom.

As a whole host of singers, dancers, and actors performed at tonight’s (Sunday 7 May) Coronation concert, the glamorous looks came in thick and fast. And one star who didn’t miss the chance to go all out with their look was South African dancer Motsi Mabuse, who shared a sneak peek at her look on Instagram before her performance.