OHMYGOSSIP — Cancer-stricken ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional Amy Dowden is hoping to make an appearance on this year’s show.
The 33-year-old dancer is battling a grade three tumour – which was discovered just before she jetted off on her honeymoon with her husband Ben Jones in April – after previously undergoing a mastectomy for breast cancer.
On top of that, she was rushed to hospital with “life-threatening” Sepsis earlier this month after her first round of chemotherapy, but she’s still planning to feature on the programme when it returns in the autumn.
She told HELLO! magazine: “I’ve been on the phone to the ‘Strictly’ team today.
“They said they’re getting me some fabulous wigs ready [for any appearances].”
Amy – who also has inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s) – detailed her scary hospital dash after just assuming she was having a bad reaction to the chemo.
She shared: “I began feeling sick and not quite right. I felt freezing cold but I was all clammy and shaking. My mum and dad rang my red card [which provides the chemotherapy team’s contact details and current treatment information] and they said to hang up and ring the ambulance.”
However, Amy wasn’t keen on the idea of being in the hospital because she could easily pick up an infection with her low immune system.
Fortunately, her parents persuaded her.
She said: “I didn’t want to go into hospital; at the time I didn’t realise how ill I was. I knew it was a Saturday night, so A+E would probably be crowded, and it was dangerous being around people as it’s more likely you’ll pick up an infection. On chemo, you don’t have your white blood cells to fight infection.”
The staff at the hospital initially treated her via a drip for a viral infection, but it turned out to be Sepsis, and she was taken into the ICU when her blood pressure dropped seriously low.
She added: “I just got very, very unlucky. I’m also more prone to infections because my Crohn’s means I have a lower immune system.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Karen Blick turned to crystal healing therapy to help her cope with her ‘Emmerdale’ rape storyline.
The actress – who has played Lydia Dingle since 2016 – had to film a number of harrowing scenes for the upcoming plot which will see Lydia get attacked by ex boyfriend Craig Reed, played by Ben Addis.
As quoted by the Daily Star newspaper’s Hot TV column, she said: “I’ve got a lovely friend who’s a crystal healing therapist and she contacted me a couple of weeks before we started filming and said, ‘Can I help you? Can I help you look after your energy?’
“I’m really open-minded about things like this and I thought, ‘Well it can’t hurt. I’ll give it a go.’
“She gave me some crystals to carry around with me and to keep in my dressing room.”
Karen admitted she saw a benefit to the “useful ritual” when it came to dealing with the “negative” feelings around the storyline, which is set to start next month on ITV.
She added: “I found it was a useful ritual to absorb some of the negative energy and some of the thoughts, feelings, emotions around this story.”
And she also turned to other “healthy, productive” methods to help her cope, including hypnotherapy and yoga, and ensure she wasn’t taking her work home with her.
She said: “On the advice of professionals that I’ve spoken to, I had some hypnotherapy.
“I started a daily yoga practice so I could kind of get rid of anything that might have been physically staying with me at the end of the day.
“I was keen to find healthy, productive coping mechanisms. I made sure that I was in a good, strong, physical, psychological place in order to tackle this story.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Shirley Ballas has been left heartbroken after the death of close friend Luca Sartori.
The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star is devastated after designer Luca died suddenly at the age of 54 earlier this week, with the tragic news reealed on social media by his partner Vesa Hietala.
Paying tribute on Instagram, Shirley wrote: “Very saddening news for our industry today. A very treasured loved one was lost. My dear friend Luca. I have known Luca and Vesa many years.
“We have been there for each other when things sometimes got tough in the industry. Luca always made me laugh.
“He had a unique way of making you feel special. A hug from him helped everything. Those strong Italian arms of reassurance for a woman were unforgettable.”
She recalled having “fittings for evening wear” as they discussed Luca’s ideas, and she had some kind words for his relationship with Vesa.
She continued: “I’ll always remember having fittings for my evening wear, they were always a treat. Listening to your design and rhinestone ideas throughout the years were my favourite.
“Your relationship with Vesa was the envy of many. A kind and caring duo who loved everything about each other.
“My condolences to @vesahietala and all of his family and friends. Sending you huge love and hugs at this difficult time.
“I’ll always remember having fittings for my evening wear, they were always a treat. Listening to your design and rhinestone ideas throughout the years were my favourite.
“I’m going to remember the memories I have for many years and I know many people will carry you in their hearts. Rest In Peace Luca, you were one in a million that has been taken far too soon. Xxx”
Vesa revealed the tragic news on Monday (28.08.23 and said her late partner “had no known health conditions” before his death.
She wrote: “Yesterday I lost the love of my life, my best friend and my partner of 26 years.
“Luca had no known health conditions, but had a seizure of some kind and his heart just stopped. The paramedics tried to revive him for 50 minutes, but sadly he never regained consciousness. I have no words to describe my pain and loss.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Arthur ‘Fatboy’ Chubb is set to make a surprise return in ‘EastEnders’.
Ricky Norwood’s iconic gangster is coming back to Walford via a flashback from 2014 on the BBC One soap on Tuesday (29.08.23) amid the reappearance of Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) and her reunion with her estranged husband George Knight (Colin Salmon) and their two daughters, Gina (Francesca Henry) and Anna (Molly Rainford) after living in secret in Spain under the alias Rose Sawyer.
In scenes already available on BBC iPlayer, the 36-year-old soap star is seen amid Cindy’s explanation to why she abandoned her family after she found out about the death of her daughter Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater) amid her heartbreak about George’s womanizing.
The episode – which airs on BBC One this evening (29.08.23) will weave in scenes from that time period, including include her ex Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) informing their son Peter that his twin was dead – like when Cindy and Mary Smith (Linda Davidson, 59) were talking in the chippy about how unsafe it was for her to be here and they were interrupted by Ricky, who was asking for the time, before chuntering about his upcoming social engagements and his pal and landlady Dot Cotton (June Brown).
Fatboy met his untimely fate back in 2015 after a case of mistaken identity by mobsters hired by Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womac), who thought he was Vincent Hubbard (Richard Blackwood), who bundled him into the boot of a getaway car, which was later crushed.
However, speculation grew he was still alive when a sympathy card for Dot in her funeral episode, read “Mrs B – forever in my heart. Arthur x.”
Cindy’’s return was previously described as a twist that “nobody will see” on the horizon.
A source told The Sun newspaper at the time: “This has been done so secretively but it’s going to be an absolute bombshell — an unbelievable twist. Ian and Cindy are one of the most memorable couples in soap history.
“But Cindy has been dead for 25 years — and nobody will see this coming. The biggest surprise is that Michelle has so often said there’s no chance she’d come back.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sir David Attenborough is set to present ‘Planet Earth III’.
The 97-year-old broadcaster has already started filming his introductory scenes for the new wildlife series – which is due to air on BBC One later this year after being commissioned in 2019 – having presented the original ‘Planet Earth’ in 2006 and its follow-up a decade later.
Executive producer Mike Gunton told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “‘Planet Earth’ wouldn’t be ‘Planet Earth’ without David, so I’m delighted he is presenting the third series.
“As ever, he has brought his huge enthusiasm and wisdom, has been encouraging about our new perspective and has, I know, really enjoyed seeing the extraordinary new wonders brought to the screen.”
Sir David shot his first opening as “the sun shone under blue skies” in what was a very significant and approrpriate spot.
Mike added: “The opening of the series with David was filmed in the beautiful British countryside in exactly the location where Charles Darwin used to walk whilst thinking over his Earth-shaking ideas about evolution.
“It seemed the perfect place for David to introduce ‘Planet Earth III’ and remind us of both the wonders and the fragility of our planet.”
The eight-part programme promises to showcase amazing animal footage from around the world, as well as some that has never been aired before.
Creatues set to be highlighted include tropical Mobula rays, the Canadian spirit bear and African Jacana birds.
The show is looking to shine a light on the way animals have developed certain strategies through evolution, as well as the challenges they must face in the modern world.
Meanwhile, the final episode of the series will celebrate human “heroes” dedicating their lives to save certain species.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Yewande Biala has never had an orgasm and wants to improve sex education for women.
The former ‘Love Island’ star – who appeared on the ITV2 dating show back in 2019 after working in the pharmaceutical industry – is fronting a new Channel 4 documentary, ‘Secrets of the Female Orgasm’, exploring how she and other women don’t understand how to climax due to a lack of education as she hopes to encourage better education around female pleasure.
The 28-year-old influencer told The Sun newspaper’s TVBiz column: “It’s such a defining moment when you are a teen learning about sex in school, and sex education teaches about male orgasms but not about female ones.
“I am hoping there’s a woman watching who works for the Government who thinks that what I’ve done is interesting and pushes doing more in the school curriculum.
“It’s not like I am campaigning. I’m just an ordinary girl who at 26 has never had an orgasm. The programme is just my journey.”
Yewande – whose programme will air on Thursday at 10pm – reflected on her time on the reality show that launched her media career, pointing out people aren’t as frisky between the sheets as viewers might believe, and dubbed instead all “about finding love and friendship” like her bests Anna Vakili, 32, and the eventual winner Amber Gill, 26.
She told The Guardian newspaper: “Not many of the cast members actually do have sex. It never once crossed my mind – I knew I was never going to have sex [in the show]. People on the show were sexualised because of how they looked, but I didn’t think it was a sexual show. If anything, it’s a show about finding love and friendship.”
Yewande pointed out the “shame” in not having as much sex as someone might think she is having.
She added: “You’re shamed if you have sex with too many people, but then how are you supposed to figure out what you like and what you don’t like if you’re not having sex?
“But it’s confusing because there’s also shame about not having sex or orgasms.
“Everyone looks at you like you’re an absolute weirdo, like, what the hell have you been doing?”

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OHMYGOSSIP — The stars of ‘Coronation Street’, ‘EastEnders’ and ‘Emmerdale’ are all “terrified” for their jobs after learning that multiple characters will be written out.
The three soap operas are all reportedly planning a “bloodbath” over the course of the coming months and insiders have now claimed some of the higher earners are worried that they could “face the chop” after bosses have been told to cut cast wage bills by 25 per cent.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “There is about to be a bloodbath across ‘Corrie’, ‘Emmerdale’ and ‘EastEnders’ — and it won’t be pretty.
“All the big three have all been told they need to cut their wage bills by up to 25 per cent.
“Now there is panic in the green rooms about who could be facing the chop. Some of the veterans are terrified they could be next — especially the older generation who are all earning well over £200,000.”
The insider went on to describe the atmosphere behind the scenes at all three soaps as being “full of fear” as the casts worry about what will be in store for them in what is being called the most “perilous” time to be working in the world of serial drama.
They said: “The corridors are full of fear. It could be anyone who gets a script that tells them their time is up. Working in soaps has never been more perilous than it is now.
Some of the highest earners in soap include the likes of Street legend Barbara Knox – who has played Rita Tanner on ITV’s ‘Coronation Street for over 50 years and is thought earn £250,000 a year for the part – whilst ‘Eastenders’ star Lacey Turner is thought to take home up a salary of £200,000 for her role as Stacey Slater on the BBC rival.
Earlier this month, an Ofcom report revealed that soap viewing figures are at an all-time low amid the rise of streaming services.
A source explained: “Fewer people watching the ITV soaps means less money from advertising. And for ‘EastEnders’, their dismal viewing figures make a mockery of their enormously expensive new set — paid for by the licence fee.
“The issue all three are facing is how they can claw fans back.
“Your average soap fan is likely to be older, and younger people are turning off from traditional TV and are using streaming sites.
“The soaps are also having to compete against one another more than ever. ITV moved ‘Corrie’ and ‘Emmerdale’ to create a 90-minute news broadcast every night — meaning the BBC had to choose which one they compete against.
“They chose the same slot as ‘Emmerdale’ but now put episodes on iPlayer at 6am so fans can ­easily watch it to stop the clash. It has become dog-eat-dog.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Shirley Ballas is “fan-girling” over the new contestants on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The 62-year-old star serves as head judge on the BBC Latin and Ballroom competition and teased viewers that the upcoming lineup – which includes the likes of TV legend Les Dennis, ‘Waterloo Road’ star Adam Thomas, and former ‘Love Island’ contestant Zara McDermott – has “excelled beyond anything” ahead of their live screen debut on September 23.
Speaking on Gaydio radio station, she said: “Well, I think that they haven’t done ballroom and Latin and I think they’re going to be surprised when they suddenly have to dance in close proximity in a ballroom frame, let’s say doing the waltz or the Viennese waltz.
“And you’ve got to get this technique down in a short space of time. We’ve got some fabulous movers on there who’ve never taken any dancing. So I think this is a phenomenal class I never do this but I will say this to the LGBTQ community, I am fan-girling I am. The whole cast this year has excelled beyond anything.”
The dance champion will be joined on the judging panel by Craig Revel Horwood, Anton DuBeke, and Motsi Mabuse went on to tell listeners that they “must watch” the opening episode – which will be broadcast live for the first time – because it will be of full of “surprises” as the stars are presented to the nation with their professional partners for the very first time.
She said: “I can tell you all first time, you must watch the opening show because there are surprises. That’s as far as I can tell you but the opening show is definitely going to be a watch.”
West End star Layton Williams will become the first-ever male participant to dance in a dress and at the age of 78, presenter Angela Rippon is the oldest celebrity to take part in the series in its near-20-year history.
They will join the likes of former ‘Coronation Street’ actress Ellie Leach, ‘EastEnders’ actor Nigel Harman, and tennis legend Annabel Croft amongst a host of others, all hoping to lift the Glitterball Trophy.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Tommy Jessop hopes ‘Tommy Jessop Goes To Hollywood’ will have a “big impact” on understanding of Down’s syndrome.
The ‘Line of Duty’ star – who has the condition caused by being born with an extra chromosome – made a BBC One documentary with his brother Will that features appearances from A-listers like Kit Harrington and hopes it leads to an increase of the amount and sorts of roles for people like him after he set his sights on being in a Marvel movie.
The 38-year-old actor told the Metro newspaper: “I think it might have a big impact on people living with Down’s syndrome, hoping one day they might be superheroes as well.
“Or if not superheroes, you can also be whoever you want to be in life.”
His filmmaker brother Will outlined that they hope their project will “inspire”
He said to the same outlet: “Obviously not everyone is going to be in a superhero movie, but we do think it’s important that people have dreams and aspirations and we hope that this film will inspire people to follow their dreams.”
Will knows that his brother has the talent to act in a “compelling way” and knows he might need extra help to get this message out.
He said: “So he has to do it by himself with a bit of help from his family and friends, in order to show that he can do it, and that he can do it in a very special, unique, compelling way.
“I firmly believe that one of the main things that limits people like Tommy [and other] people with Down’s syndrome is our low expectation of them. If we take away those low expectations, you’ll be amazed.
“Even I am still guilty of that sometimes after 38 years of being Tommy’s brother, because the more opportunities, the more new things we try, the more incredible the results prove to be and Tommy’s still surprising me after all these years.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Amy Dowden reveals doctors found blood clots amid her breast cancer treatment.
The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star is in the midst of battling a grade three tumour – which was discovered just before she jetted off on her honeymoon with her husband Ben Jones in April – and has been sharing updates from hospital after undergoing a single mastectomy and beginning chemotherapy like how she is beginning to lose her hair among other side effects.
The 33-year-old professional dancer wrote on Instagram: “And I’m going home to my own bed! Thanks again to the marvellous NHS!
“Got some blood clots but I’m feeling good other than a sore and swollen arm.
Amy dubbed it “another hurdle” while praising the medical professionals looking after her on the ward upon her departure.
She continued: “Another hurdle along this journey. But again forever grateful to the NHS and my heroes around me.
“Can’t wait to get into my own bed since Monday though.”
Amy was sent well-wishes from her co-stars on the BBC One latin and ballroom competition – which she is unable to compete on this year but has done since 2017 – and others across the telly industry.
Fellow ‘Strictly’ professional Gorka Marquez wrote: “You got this.”
Motsi Mabuse, 42 – who sits on the judging panel with Shirley Ballas, 62, Craig Revel-Horwood, 58, and Anton Du Beke, 57 – commented two red heart emojis while ‘EastEnders’ star Emma Barton wrote: “You are amazing.”
Amy recently revealed how her condition proved to be worse than she thought it was and was resistant to have the required action to tackle it.
She told paralympian Erin Kennedy, 31, while on an Instagram Live together: “I was originally going to have a lumpectomy, radiotherapy and hormone treatment.
“But then, after my MRI, they found another tumour so then it changed into a mastectomy and then, after my mastectomy, unfortunately, they found even more tumours.
“After my mastectomy, unfortunately they found even more tumours. Then they found another type of cancer.”
Amy added: “But the oncologist did say that with chemo I’ve got a really good chance of a cure.
“For me, straightaway, it was my dancing, like, ‘you can take away my boob but you can’t take my dancing away from me’.
“That’s what I get really upset about.”
After being unable to appear on the show this year, she praised her bosses at the public sector broadcaster after being “in regular contact with the team.”
She said: “The BBC have just been utterly incredible” as she unveils her plan “to continue dancing”.

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