This Morning's Ben Shephard forced to step in as outspoken Strictly legend tears into Giovanni Pernice amid 'abuse' claims

This Morning's Ben Shephard is no stranger to showing off his sweaty workouts after pumping iron and being pushed to his limits in the gym.The presenter, 49, has been a regular on TV screens, presenting shows such as Good Morning Britain, Ninja Warrior UK and Tipping Point – but away from the camera, fitness has played a huge role in his life and he's undergone an epic transformation.The dad of two has completed a variety of extreme events for charity, including ultra-triathlons, coast-to-coast challenges and summiting Mount Kilimanjaro. Now his new role on This Morning has seen the presenter opt for more svelte clothing choices rather than his classic suit attire that was his staple on Good Morning Britain.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has been spotted visiting high street casinos at 9.45am after his axe from the hit BBC dance show amid ‘abuse' allegations. It was confirmed last week that Giovanni will not return for the new series, on which he has performed for nine years. He joined the show in 2015 when he reached the grand final with Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote.

Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas has thrown her support behind the embattled Giovanni Pernice, insisting: "The truth will come out." She spoke out in defence of the professional dancer, after the BBC reportedly launched an internal investigation after receiving complaints from his previous celebrity dance partners and Giovanni denied any claims of "abusive or threatening behaviour", saying she's never seen any inappropriate behaviour from him and expressed that he'll be sorely missed on the upcoming series of the BBC hit. At a book event last night at Chorleywood Memorial Hall in Hertfordshire for her new release 'Murder on the Dancefloor', Shirley shared her thoughts: "I know he is a hard worker. He wants the people to do the very best that they can do.

Capital Radio DJ and This Morning showbiz presenter Sian Welby, who is pregnant with her first child, proved she still had a sense of humour when she shared a video on Sunday 16 June in her back garden, bouncing on a blue birthing ball as she revealed her blossoming baby bump.The 37 year old from Nottingham captioned the video: “The only Summertime Ball I’ll be going to”, referring jokingly to how she would miss the star-studded concert happening that same day - put on by her station Capital FM at London's Wembley Stadium, one which she would normally attend. The star, who revealed the sex of her first child during her Capital Breakfast "baby shower" at the beginning of this month alongside her co-hosts Jordan North and Chris Star, is expecting a little girl with her fiancé, radio producer Jake Beckett, any day now.

This Morning's Ben Shephard has given his fans a sneak peek into his luxurious home in South-West London.The 49 year old ITV host shares the lavish Richmond property with his wife, interior designer Annie Shephard, and their two sons, Sam, 18, and Jack, 15.The couple, who have been together since 1995 and tied the knot in 2004, spent a year renovating their dream house before moving in back in 2016.The property is estimated to be worth an impressive £4 million. It's rare to get an insight into Ben's family life with his wife Annie and rarely-seen teen sons, Sam and Jack.

Strictly Come Dancing stars have flooded Amy Dowden with messages after she wrote of her ‘shock’ at receiving an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list. The 33-year-old received the honour to recognise the work as an advocate and ambassador for Crohn’s and Colitis UK.

Giovanni Pernice has taken to social media for the first time since it was announced he wouldn't be returning to Strictly Come Dancing. The dancer wasn't included in the line-up of professional dancers confirmed by the BBC who will return to the ballroom later this year.

This Morning viewers were left horrified by a guest eating raw chicken on live TV as Cat Deeley cringed over him describing it as "squishy and slimy". Cat and co-host Ben Shephard spoke to Weston Rowe who called in from Nebraska to talk about his stomach-churning diet of raw meat for every meal which he claims has improved his health.

Debbie McGee has expressed her sorrow over Giovanni Pernice's departure from Strictly Come Dancing.The dynamic duo, who danced their way to third place in the 2017 series of the BBC show, captured the hearts of viewers with their stunning performances.Taking to social media, Debbie shared her feelings: "I'm heartbroken for @pernicegiovann1.". Reflecting on her time on Strictly, she added: "My memories of Strictly will always be happy and life changing. He nurtured me through my grief and gave me the confidence that I could do things I thought were beyond me." The BBC recently announced the line-up of professional dancers for the new season, confirming Amy Dowden, Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola as returning pros, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Giovanni Pernice was seen cosying up to his girlfriend before his future on Strictly Come Dancing was confirmed. The dancer was not announced in the line-up of professional dancers returning to the BBC One dance contest this year.

This Morning opened with a heartfelt homage to Dr Michael Mosley today, 10 June.The TV star, a frequent guest on the ITV show, tragically passed away this week while vacationing on the Greek island of Symi. His body was discovered a short distance from Agia Marina's beach and resort.The circumstances of Michael's death remain unclear, but it's speculated that he may have succumbed to the intense 40-degree heat or suffered a fall on the rugged landscape. His wife, Claire Bailey Mosley, said the 67-year-old, who went missing after leaving his wife and friends at Agios Nikolaos beach on Wednesday 5 June, appeared to have undertaken an “incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where he couldn’t be easily seen” by emergency search teams.

Phillip Schofield might be on the brink of a television revival despite his absence from the spotlight for over a year, according to a PR expert.The ex-ITV star, who was a staple on This Morning for two decades, faced a scandal last May when he confessed to an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a younger male colleague. Since then, the veteran presenter has stayed away from public attention. The 62 year old issued an apology for misleading statements about the affair, and after his management team stepped back and close friend Holly Willoughby expressed feelings of betrayal, it seemed his career could have had hit rock bottom.

This Morning host Ben Shephard was left in a bit of a pickle today in a hilarious exchange with radio presenter Nick Ferrari. The 65 year old radio host was broadcasting live from the LBC studios, as he joined Ben Shephard, and Sonia Sodha for a chat on Thursday, 6 June, about the amount of time children and teens spend on their phones.The Tipping Point host joked: "It's because you keep taking all these selfies, Nick, that's the problem." Referring to his children, Sebastian and Nicolo, he said: "What distresses my sons is when I insist on taking my shirt off to show my ripped physique at the dinner table." The joke had everyone in the This Morning studio laughing, but while Cat and Sonia hinted they wanted to move on, Ben kept the banter going.

This Morning's Cat Deeley broke down in tears on Tuesday's instalment of the show, after a clip of the late rugby star, Rob Burrow, was shown.The 47 year old TV star, who fronts the ITV daytime show alongside Ben Shephard, couldn't contain her emotions as the video saw Rob speaking to his fans in a posthumous BBC documentary, named There's Only One Rob Burrow, which aired on Monday, 3 June. Rob, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2019, had recorded a deeply moving final message for his supporters before he passed away on Sunday 2 June, aged 41, encouraging them to "be brave", "live in the moment" and to continue "to dare to dream".

Tipping Point's Ben Shephard was over the moon when a contestant on the ITV game show made an unprecedented move. During one episode of the series, a contestant named Maria stunned both Ben and viewers by coming back from a major deficit to land the show's first-ever double drop – resulting in a large cash prize.

Sherlock star Amanda Abbington has fired fresh shots in the rumbling row over the professional conduct of her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice.

Giovanni Pernice looked as loved-up as ever as he posed alongside his girlfriend Molly Brown and their new addition ahead of his first public appearance since more allegations have been made about his conduct on Strictly Come Dancing.

One of This Morning's much-loved presenters is reportedly joining the cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2024.The legendary Bank Of Dave star Dave Fishwick, 52, a finance pioneer and telly expert, is believed to have signed up for the new series, which begins in September. It's said he "can't wait to get started" after he recently being invited to sign to confirm his appearance after being approached by BBC bosses.The self-made businessman's own bank, Burnley Savings and Loans, recently featured in two popular documentaries and his story spawned a popular film.The Netflix sensation, who despite leaving school at 16 without any qualifications loaned more than £27 million to people and businesses and is the inspiration behind the hit film Bank of Dave. According to The Sun, a source said: "Dave is a real community hero and the best of British.

The BBC has finally broken silence over the ongoing saga concerning Strictly professional, Giovanni Pernice, who's been under scrutiny due to claims about his behaviour. Facing allegations of "threatening and abusive" actions during rehearsal time on Strictly, which he vehemently denies, the 33 year old dancer has found himself at the core of an internal investigation.

Giovanni Pernice isn't letting the recent controversy surrounding his training habits dampen his spirits as he continues to promote his upcoming show with fellow Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke. Despite facing allegations of 'abusive behaviour' from former celebrity dance partners including Amanda Abbington, Giovanni took to Instagram to share a video with Anton, promoting their joint summer tour.The pair are set to star in a new stage show titled Anton and Giovanni Together: The Live Tour.