Take That fans lost for words at Jingle Bell Ball appearance after Jason Orange 'snub'

Strictly Come Dancing's John Whaite had to unexpectedly step down from his current pantomime gig due to feeling unwell on the day of the highly-anticipated performance. Famed for his quickstep on the Strictly dance floor, John is currently part of the Cinderella cast performing in Bradford, but sadly he had to sit out his Thursday 28 December performance because of ill health, forcing an understudy to step into his shoes as Dandini. John took the time to share a dazzling snap of his co-star, professional actor William Elijah Lewis, over on Instagram Stories following the unfortunate news he wouldn't be able to perform.

Gary Barlow of Take That has opened up on the importance of artist identity.The singer of the 90s pop group – who have landed 28 Top 40 songs in the UK Singles Chart, including 12 Number Ones – has previously released music as a solo artist. Barlow has shared that creating your own music is an integral part to forming your own voice as an artist.In an interview with Sky Italia (Per Music News), Barlow said: “Identity is everything for an artist and I feel like when you’re a songwriter you give everything its identity, because you are coming up with the music.

Several stars have left Hollywood behind for normal jobs despite having successful movie or TV careers.

Loose Woman presenter Ruth Langsford has opened up on her ‘bittersweet’ Christmas as she will be spending another festive season without her beloved sister Julia Johnson and her dad, Dennis. Ruth’s sister, who battled depression for years, was tragically found dead by her husband Paul at their home when she was just 62 years old, in 2019.The presenter later described the loss of her sister as the “hardest of my life”. While Ruth admitted to Best Magazine that the festive period can often trigger difficult emotions, she said that Christmas makes her “so happy”.

Winter isn't exactly known for its blooms but Christmas cactus and poinsettias brighten up the season with their vibrant blooms.

Cindy Crawford is looking back at a special moment in her modeling career. The iconic supermodel shared her thoughts after watching part 2 of season 6 of The Crown, where she makes a cameo in episode 5.

Sophie Hinchcliffe has posted a sweet clip of the moment her eldest son Ronnie told her he loves her, after revealing he's been diagnosed with autism. The 34 year old, known on social media as Mrs Hinch, took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, 20 December, to share the adorable video with her 4.7 million followers. Ronnie, four, could be seen helping his mum with her make-up as they sat together.

After seeing her DC-inspired debut feature The People’s Joker pulled from TIFF 2022 over what the fest described as “right’s issues,” Vera Drew has secured a North American release for the film via L.A.-based indie distributor Altered Innocence.

Greater Manchester Police has been issued with an enforcement notice by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) over the force's 'repeated failures' to respond to requests made under the Freedom of Information Act, it was revealed today.

Brits could have to fork out hundreds of pounds this Christmas by making a simple mistake in the kitchen. Plumbing experts have warned people not to tip certain leftovers down the drain - or risk a hefty repair bill.

Baileys is a popular drink enjoyed by many every Christmas, but fans are being warned not to do one thing with their beverage that experts claim could "wreak havoc" during the holiday.

Roman Kemp is a successful TV and radio presenter and the son of Spandau Ballet singer Martin Kemp and Wham! backing singer Shirlie Kemp. He's a familiar face on our TVs and airwaves, presenting on the likes of Capital Radio and the BBC's The One Show. However, off-screen, he prefers to keep his love life private, with the star understood to be single.

Ellie Leach was crowned the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 alongside professional dancer Vito Coppola, and she had a sweet message for her dance partner after they lifted the Glitterball trophy. Ex-Coronation Street actress Ellie, 22, was completely stunned when Tess Daly, 54, and Claudia Winkelman, 51, announced she'd won, while Vito, 31, was immediately overcome with emotion and broke down in tears.

I'm A Celebrity star Tony Bellew is finally back in charge of his social media accounts after leaving the show and has sent a special message to winner Sam Thompson. "I'm over the moon, I can't believe I got as far as I did," he told his Instagram followers on Thursday night, 14 December.

We may be halfway through December by now, but there are still plenty of chilly months ahead of us which is why now is the perfect time to invest in a new cosy winter coat.The perfect winter coat is warm, and lightweight enough to layer without feeling too bulky or heavy, whilst still being chic and versatile enough to be worn just about anywhere – and according to shoppers, Marks and Spencer has just the thing. The Teddy Texture coat, £59 here, has been praised for how snuggly and warm it is, and its classic style and super soft teddy material means it's timeless enough to be worn year after year.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here viewers reacted in their droves as Sam Thompson was crowned King of the Jungle. The former Made In Chelsea star was favourite to be crowned this year's winner and he was during Sunday night's (December 10) grand final of the ITV reality 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.

Taylor Swift‘s fans have started a petition to make it law for venues to offer free water at all gigs, following the death of a fan at a recent ‘Eras’ tour show in Rio de Janeiro.Ana Clara Benevides died after suffering a cardiac arrest while attending Swift’s show in Rio de Janeiro last month. She was aged just 23.

, and the timing couldn't be more interesting.On December 1, the 29-year-old reality star (f.k.a Raquel) arrived at the iHeart Radio Jingle Ball in Los Angeles wearing a sparkling sheer corset gown, pairing the silver sequins princess dress with peep-toed pumps and her signature cropped bob. With this shimmering look, Leviss attempted to set a glamorous tone for her return to the public eye in the wake of her affair with costar and betrayal of .Rachel Leviss at iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in Los Angeles, California.After checking herself into a mental health facility for 90 days following the season 10 reunion taping in March, Leviss to the reality series for season 11.

ITV I'm A Celebrity viewers are convinced that Tony Bellew "hates" one of his campmates after a recent episode of the show aired.