OHMYGOSSIP — Danny Cipriani will turn into a shirtless Santa Claus for the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Christmas special.
The 36-year-old rugby player has been paired up with professional dancer Jowita Przystal for the upcoming festive edition of the BBC’s Latin and ballroom competition, as they put a seasonal twist on the Cha Cha Cha.
Jowita said: “Well, we’re dancing to Celebration! So it’s a Christmas party song, and Danny is… Mr Santa Claus and I am Mrs Claus.”
Danny teased: “I’ve got a waistcoat on and… no shirt.”
His pro partner joked it was “a modern version of Santa Claus”, and she heaped praise on the star’s moves.
She insisted: “I’m telling you, you look great! Your Cha Cha looks great!”
Danny wasn’t quite so sure, but he pointed out that as long as someone has passion, they still “look good” on the dancefloor.
He explained: “I enjoy the way that I move to the beat of the music. Because it makes me feel good.
“I think everyone looks good when they dance if they are giving it their best shot, even if they are out of beat, it still is a talent to do that because that’s different.
“There is no right or wrong way. So I enjoy dancing myself. Whether I look good or not is not down to me.”
Danny – who recently split from estranged wife Victoria – described getting to know Jowita on ‘Strictly’ has been a “blessing”.
He said: “It’s a blessing and to step into Jowita’s world, and for her to teach me some special moves, but also the humility and the grace that she works under, it’s the essence of who she is, while being an absolute genius at what she does, it’s so nice to be around.
“She’s world class, but so humble.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Katie Price has been tipped to return to ‘I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!’ for a third time.
The 45-year-old former glamour model made her debut in the ITV show in 2004 and returned for a comeback in 2009, but a new report suggests Katie could be heading back to the jungle for a third time as part of the next All Stars series which will be filmed in South Africa and broadcast in 2024.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “Bosses were nervous to cast Katie in the first All Stars as they wanted to play it safe with names who wouldn’t do or say anything too controversial.
“But while the show did well enough in the ratings to earn a second run, it didn’t have the same impact as the regular show as a lot of viewers didn’t like the pe-recorded format or lack of public vote.
“This time around, they want to make a bigger splash by bringing back some of the bigger, more divisive characters from I’m A Celeb history, and Katie is high on the wish list.”
Another insider added that Katie would enjoy taking part because the All Stars series is pre-recorded and doesn’t include a public vote.
They explained: “The pre-recorded element would appeal to her too, as it would mean the public couldn’t keep voting for her to do the trials, which was one of the reasons she walked the second time around.”
Katie famously met her former husband Peter Andre during her first stint in the ‘I’m A Celebrity’. The pair hit it off in camp and went on to date before marrying and having two children together.
She made a comeback five years later but quit after just a week, later explaining she wasn’t happy with being voted to take part in so many challenges.
Speaking on her ‘The Katie Price Show’ podcast, the telly star explained: “The only reason I left the second time, was everyday the public was getting me to do challenges. I did them but people don’t realise that you only get two sets of clothes and once they’re wet, you can’t dry them, you have to wear them.
“I kept smelling of fish guts, it was awful and you’re wet and cold and I swore on my kids life that if the public vote me, then I’m walking. What happened … the public vote me and I had to stick to it.
“It was apparently an easy challenge and there were basically trying to keep me there. I think they were hinting that I was doing well but I walked. When I look back at the challenge, I wish I stayed and did it. Maybe there’s a third time lucky.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Josie Gibson could replace Holly Willoughby as presenter of ‘Dancing on Ice’.
The 38-year-old star has become a more permanent fixture on ITV1’s magazine show ‘This Morning’ in recent months after Holly, 42, announced her decision to step down and now an insider has claimed that bosses are interested in her taking on hosting duties of their skating competition following her recent stint as a campmate on ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!’
A source told The Sun newspaper: “Josie’s stint in the jungle shows she has the perfect blend of humility, confidence, humour and unflappability. And she’s already proved she’s able to handle live TV during her time as a co-host on This Morning where she’s also developed quite a following among viewers.
“ITV will be hoping she’ll bring that popularity across to ‘Dancing On Ice’, if she ends up bagging the job in Holly’s absence.”
However, it remains unclear whether Holly – who left ‘This Morning’ after a man was charged with soliciting to commit murder over an alleged kidnap plot in the months following the departure of her former co-host Phillip Schofield – will actually return to front the prime-time skating show when it hits screens in January and even though bosses are “hopeful” that she will come back, former ‘Big Brother’ winner Josie is said to be a “stand out” choice on their list of potential candidates.
The source added: “ITV are still hoping Holly will sign up. But the situation remains up in the air and nervous producers are now counting down to the start in days rather than weeks.
“There are several figures who could fill Holly’s role but Josie very much stands out. Even if producers pick a potential Plan B, it will all depend on the availability of the potential candidates.”
Other names said to be under consideration for the job include former Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes and ‘Loose Women’ anchor Christine Lampard – who hosted ‘Dancing on Ice’ from 2012 until 2014 – but the broadcaster insisted announcements will be made in “due course”.
ITV said: “Further announcements regarding ‘Dancing On Ice’ will be made in due course.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Amy Childs rushed her son to hospital this week after he was “struggling to breathe”.
The ‘TOWIE’ star took to Instagram to reveal she had to take her eight-month-old son Billy to a medical facility because he had a really bad cough, and it reminded her of the time he was “struggling to breathe” when he was a newborn.
She wrote on Instagram: “Thank you for all your messages about baby Billy, sadly we ended up in A and E last night waiting eight hours to be seen.
“Bill’s coughing got worse and was struggling to breathe.
“As a mum I was so worried as when he was a few minutes old when he was born he got taken away and put in the NICU unit for days as he was struggling to breathe.”
But the 33-year-old star told fans Billy has been diagnosed with tonsilitis, and he was “OK” on Tuesday morning (19.12.23), despite her still “worrying” about his breathing and coughing.
She added: “Last night we got told after eight hours by the doctors that he has tonsilitis.
“He is OK this morning just still worrying about his breathing and coughing.
“Just lots of cuddles with mummy and daddy this morning. My darling Billy. (sic)”
Amy gave birth to Billy and his twin sister Amelia in April.
The star’s fiance and the twins’ father Billy Delbosq admitted he felt “so helpless” when his boy was in hospital this week.
He wrote on Instagram: “Poor little man.. As a dad you feel so helpless when they’re ill, but fingers crossed he’ll be on the mend (sic)”
Amy admitted she and her fiance “100 per cent need some sleep” after their eight-hour hospital ordeal.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Zara McDermott underwent a procedure this week just days before Christmas.
The former ‘Love Island’ star has spent weeks cheering on her boyfriend Sam Thompson, who won this year’s ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ earlier this month, but the 27-year-old reality TV star revealed she was in hospital on Monday (18.12.23), and she is now hoping for a “chilled” festive time.
She wrote on Instagram: “Had a little procedure done yesterday!
“Now ready for a super chilled Xmas.”
Zara shared a picture of herself lying in her hospital bed, but she didn’t offer any other details to fans about her procedure.
This comes after Sam and Zara – who took part in this year’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ series – were recently tipped to become the next, big power couple in the entertainment industry.
Nick Ede, a brand and culture expert, told The Sun newspaper: “Sam Thompson is the standout star of the jungle and I think he will be the big winner in career and money stakes, too.
“His likeable nature, kindness and openness about his relationship and his ADHD have secured him a place in the hearts of the nation and he’s well on his way to national treasure status.
“I can see Sam and Zara becoming a power couple that the nation loves.”
The industry expert described Sam as the “perfect package” for brands, and Nick even predicted he’ll become a millionaire within a few years.
Nick said: “Sam is the perfect package for TV and brands and he will be a multi-millionaire by the time he’s 35!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Shirley Ballas calls the current ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judging panel the “Fab Four”, because they are all “really concerned about each other’s mental health”.
The 63-year-old star sits on the panel of the BBC Latin and ballroom show alongside Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood, and the quartet all look out for one another.
Speaking on ‘Lorraine’, she said: “She [Motsi] wrote me the most beautiful message the other day, and she said, ‘I’ll always have your back,’ and I said, ‘I’ll always have your back, Motsi.’ 35 years we’ve known each other, as with Anton Du Beke.
“I feel the panel of judges that are there right now, the Fab Four I call them, because each of them are really concerned about the other’s mental health. We’re all there.
“Even Craig, he gave me the most lovely compliment over the weekend. He’s just a doll. Just lovely.”
As well as being on the ‘Strictly’ judging panel this year, Shirley also released her debut cosy crime novel, ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’, which is based on her life.
She recently told Virgin Radio: “There were so many stories I wanted to write. 50-odd years of experience they didn’t want me to put it in my autobiography.
“So I talked to my mum and she said, ‘How about you write them in fiction and then have the readers guess, did I really do that or witness that, or is it fiction?'”
Shirley also recently told how she has “taken steps” to deal with social media trolling.
She told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “I’ve taken steps.
“I’ve been to the Juicy Oasis with Jason Vale for over a week and I have also taken yoga classes with a master called Kenny. He showed me all the things I should do to get my mind in a good place.
“I have also hired Harry, who is 21 and a university maths guru and he’s come on board to sift through all my social media. He’s been taking over my platform pretty much along with my son. If that’s what it takes, then so be it.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sue Barker knew she was finished on ‘Question Of Sport’ when she spotted a new creative director sitting in the show’s green room.
The 67-year-old broadcaster hosted the BBC show for 24 years from 1997 to 2021 before being let go along with her team captains, Phil Tufnell and Matt Dawson, but the star predicted their time on the programme was coming to an end.
Speaking about the show’s revamp – which included Paddy McGuinness taking over hosting duties from Sue – she told talkSPORT: “It was too painful to really watch it and understand what they were doing.
“But I remember saying to Tuffers [Phil Tufnell] and Daws [Matt Dawson] after they brought in this creative director when they were revamping shows and we saw him sitting in our green room and I said, ‘That’s it, we’re toast.’
“I knew that it was going to be time to revamp it, but some shows don’t need too much.”
Last week, the BBC confirmed the programme – which began in 1970, following a 1968 pilot episode – is “not in production at the moment”.
When asked if the show could’ve been saved, Sue said: “I don’t know, probably.
“Maybe if they kept the familiar rounds, maybe they tried to change too much, I don’t know.
“The familiar rounds, although we updated them and evolved it, we never changed the core of the show right the way from David Coleman.”
David presented the programme from 1979 to 1997.
Last week, it was revealed the sports quiz show had stopped production after more than five decades on air.
The BBC explained that the decision was taken because of “inflation and funding challenges”, but a spokesperson for the broadcaster also insisted it was “not the final whistle” for the series.
The spokesperson explained that the programme was “not being cancelled – it is just not in production at the moment”.
The situation has been compared to ‘The Weakest Link’, the long-running TV game show which has had gaps in production.
The spokesperson added: “‘Question of Sport’ is not going to appear on any other channels. It is the BBC’s intellectual property.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Mary Earps has been named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023.
The England goalkeeper, 30, lifted the 70th edition of the award in a public vote at the annual ceremony at MediaCityUK in Salford on Tuesday (19.12.23) night, with cricketer Stuart Broad, 37, finishing in second place and athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson, 30, coming third.
Mary said on stage while picking up her trophy from ice dancers Torvill and Dean: “I’d like to say how humbled I am to be on a list of such incredible athletes… sport is a fantastic thing where it brings the world together, to hear you guys talk about your journeys, I think it’s unbelievable.
“Thanks for voting for me – everybody who voted for me… this is the ultimate all-round sporting accolade.
“It’s not been the easiest journey and I definitely wouldn’t be here today without a number of incredible people.
“Thank you so much to my teammates and coaches – I wouldn’t be here without you all.”
Mary was also voted England Women’s Player of the Year and helped Manchester United finish second in the Women’s Super League last season with 14 clean sheets.
She was also in the headlines this year when she opened up about how hurt she felt Nike had not made her England goalkeeper’s replica jersey available to buy before the tournament.
Mary was the bookies’ favourite to scoop the award after being one of leading lights at the World Cup for the Lionesses who let by only four goals in their run the final and winning the Golden Glove trophy.
Snowboarder Mia Brookes, 16, was named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2023 after becoming the youngest world champion in snowboarding, and Britain’s first in slopestyle, when she won gold in February.
The Unsung Hero award was given to Desmond Smith, chairman of Sheffield’s Caribbean Sports Club.
Javelin throwing legend Fatima Whitbread, 62, won the Helen Rollason award, after dedicating her life to try and ensure that children never go through the experiences she went through – after she was abandoned as a baby before spending 14 years in children’s homes.
Speaking to a standing ovation, she said: “This is a very, very special award. Helen was a friend, now she’s given me the chance to stand here and speak for our children.
“I stand here to celebrate our children and the resilience they show. Children are our future. I am calling for fundamental change, so that there future is happier and healthier, and that they may one day reach their full potential too.
“I am working hard to try and rejuvenate the care system sector. In the 60 years since I was in the care system, I have seen governments come and go and not a lot has changed.
“It’s so important that we work together to build better, happier lives.
“We all need to feel seen and valued and these children are no different.’
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, 23, was the winner of the World Sports Star award, while ex-Liverpool player and manager Kenny Dalglish, 72, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2023

Full List of Winners

Sports Personality of the Year
Mary Earps

Lifetime Achievement
Kenny Dalglish

Young Sports Personality
Mia Brookes

Coach of the Year
Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)

Team of the Year
Manchester City

Unsung Hero
Des Smith (Sheffield Caribbean Sports Club)

World Sport Star
Erling Haaland

Helen Rollason Award
Fatima Whitbread

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OHMYGOSSIP — Matthew Kelly has joined the cast of ‘Inside No. 9’.
The former ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ host – who fronted the singing competition on ITV between 1993 and 2004 – will be part of the upcoming ninth and final series of Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s creepy horror comedy anthology.
With filming underway for the last run of episodes – due to air on the BBC in 2024 – it’s been confirmed Matthew will be involved.
The 73-year-old star first stepped onto the small screen in 1980s sitcom ‘Holding the Fort’, and after leaving ‘Stars In Their Eyes’, he appeared in the likes of ‘Bleak House’.
Joining him across the series will be ‘This Country’ star Charlie Cooper, Mark Bonnar, Dorothy Atkinson and ‘Happy Valley’ actress Siobhan Finneran.
‘Derry Girls’ star Philippa Dunne has also been announced alongside ‘Plebs’ actor Joel Fry, Vinette Robinson, Eddie Marsan, Adrian Scarborough and recent ‘Taskmaster’ favourite Susan Wokoma.
Commenting on the final series, ‘Inside No. 9’ creators Steve and Reece admitted they felt “mixed emotions”.
They said in a statement: “It is with mixed emotions that we announce we have started filming the final series of ‘Inside No. 9’.
“We overheard some crew members the other day describe us as ‘a couple of Wonkas’ and that seems an apt description.
“We take the finest ingredients (stellar casts and creatives) and blend them with our secret recipe to produce unique confections that are delicious and often deadly.
“It has been the greatest privilege to have been allowed to make 55 wildly different episodes and we’ll miss the yearly challenge of trying to entertain and surprise our audience.
“We honestly feel like golden ticket winners – which makes us not a couple of Wonkas, but a pair of Charlies.”
Meanwhile, Jon Petrie – director of BBC Comedy – said the show “will be hugely missed”, although Reece noted there is a chance it will be back in the future.
Jon added: “Reece and Steve have, once again, served up a stellar line up of guests to star alongside them in their funny, beautifully crafted and totally original scripts.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sam Thompson almost quit ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ after day one due to a panic attack.
The former ‘Made in Chelsea’ was crowned King of the Jungle on this year’s show but he very nearly didn’t make it past the first 24 hours in the Australian jungle.
Speaking on his podcast ‘Staying Relevant’ with Pete Wicks, he shared: “So the first day we get there, I had a panic attack. I entered with such excitement, I was ecstatic.
“But then it dawned on me what we were about to do and I just sat there thinking, ‘Oh no’. My heart raced, I was sweating, and I felt like throwing up, thinking ‘I must be really sick, and maybe I need to see a doctor right away, or they might have to pull me out.”
It took the 31-year-old reality star a while to settle into the new surroundings and as a result he was “quiet” around his campmates.
He added: “I was so quiet, and when people questioned it, I just didn’t have an answer. It took a while for me to get used to the surroundings because I was so caught up in everything. It’s quite an odd feeling when you first arrive, but luckily, everyone was so kind.”
Sam was “overwhelmed” to win the ITV celebrity survival show.
He told hosts Ant and Dec: “I’m really overwhelmed, I didn’t think I’d even be invited on the show. I don’t know what to say.”
Asked what he had to say to those who had voted for him, he tearfully said: “I’m so grateful, thank you so much. I’ve dreamed of doing this show for years and years and you’ve made a boy’s dream come true.”
The TV star was diagnosed with ADHD and autism last year, and he discussed his experiences with campmates Josie Gibson and Marvin Humes.
Sam shared: “[It happened] last year, mate. There’s loads of people who are actually like of a certain age who get diagnosed way later. When the low bits happen it goes low. But then the highs are really high.”

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