OHMYGOSSIP — Sam Neill’s courtroom drama ‘The Twelve’ has started production on a third season.
The actor, 77, will reprise his role as lawyer Brett Colby, watching on as jurors deliberate on a cold case murder trial, after the latest run of the show was commissioned by Binge, a streaming platform run by Australian TV group Foxtel.
It will focus on how the 12 jurors are grappling with both their duty to deliver an accurate verdict and their personal troubles.
The third season will be eight one-hour episodes written by a team including Sarah L Walker, Matt Cameron, Mia Lethbridge, Adele Vuko and Sam Meikle, Variety reported.
The outlet added the series will be directed by Madeleine Gottlieb and Mark Joffe, with casting by Kirsty McGregor and Will Pearce.
Its producers are Hamish Lewis and Michael Brooks for Warner Bros International Television Production Australia and Ally Henville, Ian Collie and Rob Gibson for Easy Tiger.
Also onboard as executive producers are Sarah L Walker, Sam Neill, Alison Hurbert-Burns, while Penny Win Lana Greenhalgh will oversee the production for Foxtel Group.
The new season is set in Western Australia’s Margaret River region, Perth and beyond, with settings including the state’s Parliament House and ABC Studios.
Its second series was the biggest-ever production to take place in Western Australia, delivering $6.45 million to the economy and creating more than 650 jobs.
Bosses predict the third season will deliver the same again.
The first series of show landed 10 nominations at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards – known as the AACTAs – and won in three categories including best miniseries.
It was also the most nominated drama series at the 63rd TV Week Logie Awards, winning three gongs at the ceremony including most outstanding drama.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Huw Edwards has avoided jail after he paid £1,500 for indecent child images and videos.
The former BBC presenter, 63, was sent the pictures by a convicted paedophile on a WhatsApp group and had faced a maximum 12 months in jail for the offences after a judge kept the case at a magistrates court rather than sending it to crown.
Edwards avoided any jail sentence on Monday (16.09.24) after he pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children and was instead handed a six-month sentenced suspended for two years and placed on the sex offenders register for seven years.
He reportedly remained “emotionless” at Westminster Magistrates’ Court as he was also told by Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring to attend a sex offender treatment programme as well as 25 rehabilitation sessions.
Mr Goldspring added ex-news anchor Edwards’ reputation has now been left in “tatters” after he was sent 41 images on WhatsApp – including two videos of a boy as young as seven.
Defence barrister Philip Evans KC said Edwards was “truly sorry” and “recognises” the “repugnant nature” of the images sent to him.
The shamed presenter claimed drinking and the decline in his mental health played a part in his indecent WhatsApp chats.
Mr Goldspring said when sentencing him: “Perhaps it does not need saying but you are of previous good character… it’s obvious that until now you were very highly regarded by the public.
“It is not an exaggeration to say your long-earned reputation is in tatters.”
As well as being subject to 25 rehabilitation sessions and being forced to attend a sex offender treatment programme for 40 days, Edwards was also ordered to pay £3,000 in prosecution costs.
The judge added when releasing him: “I am of the clear view that you do not present a risk or danger to the public at large, specifically to children. There is a realistic prospect of rehabilitation.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Coronation Street’s Helen Worth has led tributes to former co-star Geoff Hinsliff, who has died aged 87.
The actor, best known for playing Don Brennan from 1987 to 1997, passed away last weekend, and Helen – who plays Gail Platt in the ITV soap – admitted Geoff will be “sadly missed” by the ‘Corrie’ team.
Speaking on behalf of the show, she said: “Geoff was a lovely, quiet man who will be sadly missed by us all.
“His partnership with Lynne Perrie was something rather special and they gave the viewers huge pleasure for many years.”
Don had regular run-ins with Mike Baldwin, who was played by the late Johnny Briggs, who passed away in 2021 aged 85.
At one point during their feud, Don tried to wreak revenge on Mike by kidnapping his wife Alma Baldwin (Amanda Barrie).
Don plunged his taxi into the Weatherfield Canal with both him and Alma inside, but somehow both survived.
However, another attempt at revenge led to Don’s death.
He tried to run Mike over but missed the businessman and crashed his car into a viaduct, and the motor exploded, killing Don instantly.
Before landing his regular role as Don, Geoff appeared in Weatherfield from 1963 to 1977 in various roles.
As well as his time in ‘Corrie’, Geoff appeared in episodes of ‘Dixon of Dock Green’, ‘The Professionals’, and ‘Heartbeat’.
He also starred in two ‘Doctor Who’ stories, ‘Image of the Fendahl’ and ‘Nightmare of Eden’, and played an alcoholic in a 2010 episode of ‘Holby City’.
But for many, Geoff will always be known as George Fairchild from comedy show ‘Brass’.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Gemma Collins turned down the chance to appear on ‘The Traitors US’.
The ‘TOWIE’ legend has admitted she is open to offers for TV projects, but she wasn’t able to take part in the American TV series – which is filmed at Ardross Castle, Scotland, the same location as UK series ‘The Traitors’ – because she had another commitment.
She is quoted by the Daily Star newspaper’s Hot TV column as saying: “I got asked to do ‘The Traitors’ last series. But I couldn’t do it because I was working on something else.
“When it comes to TV shows, if they ring me and they say, ‘Do you want to do this?’ then I’ll either say yes or no.
“Whatever the universe is going to bring me … it’s all good.”
Gemma’s comments come after a ‘Celebrity Traitors’ series was recently confirmed by the BBC, and the 43-year-old star hasn’t ruled out the possibility of taking part.
She added: “I’ve got a few things in the pipeline.”
Last month, Stephen Fry was linked to ‘Celebrity Traitors’, with the TV presenter thought to be at the top of presenter Claudia Winkleman’s wish list.
A source told The Sun newspaper’s TV Biz column: “Claudia put Stephen right at the top of celebs she’d want on ‘The Traitors’ and Stephen has made it clear he’d be game.
“Stephen is a fan of the show and Claudia was desperate for him to be in it.
“No contracts have been signed yet – but he told the show’s bosses to name a time and date and he’ll be there.”
What’s more, BBC bosses are also said to be keen to sign up comedian Rick Gervais.
A source explained: “The Beeb want the crème de la crème of stars for the celeb spin-off, and they ideally have to be incredibly smart, funny, and mischievous – and that’s Ricky in three words.
“Behind the scenes, big names have already expressed their interest in taking part from the moment it was revealed the new version of ‘The Traitors’ was being made.
“So Ricky will be in good company around the ‘Traitors’ table, but whether he takes part will probably depend on his hugely busy diary.”
A third season of ‘The Traitors’ has been filmed and is due to air in January. A fourth series is also being planned alongside the celebrity version.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Lorraine Kelly is up for taking part in the next ‘Celebrity Race Across the World’ series.
The 64-year-old TV presenter “loves” the star-studded BBC programme, and if she was part of the next series she would ask her daughter Rosie Smith, 30, or her husband Steve Smith, to take part in the race with her.
When asked on her ‘Lorraine’ show who she would choose to do the programme with, she said: “I think I would probably do it with Rosie, she is so organised, or with Steve, my husband. He’s really, super organised.
“I love travelling with him, because he has everything.
“He says, ‘Right, you’ve got half an hour to shop. Back here in half an hour.’
“I don’t have any airport stress.”
“It’s a great show though. We love it.”
BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills and his husband Sam Vaughan won the second series of the celebrity programme on Wednesday night (18.09.24).
The couple beat off competition from broadcaster Jeff Brazier and his son Freddy Brazier, ‘Ted Lasso’ actor Kola Bokinni and his cousin Mary Ellen, and model and broadcaster Kelly Brook and her husband Jeremy Parisi.
Each pairing was given a budget of £1,100 and tasked with travelling 7,800 miles across South America, but they weren’t allowed their mobile phones, or air travel.
Scott was left “speechless” when he realised he and Sam had triumphed.
He said: “Speechless, when you open that book, and there are no other names in it – there’s no other feeling like it.
“I can confirm it’s the best feeling ever.
“It’s been exhilarating, it’s been tough, it’s been so frustrating at times, but we’ve been there for each other, the good, the bad, the ups and downs.
“It just proves we’re a great team – a winning team.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Nick Knowles has shed two stone from “really tough” ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ training sessions.
The ‘DIY SOS’ star – who is partnered up with professional dancer Luba Mushtuk on the Latin and ballroom show – has offloaded 13 kilos ahead of the first live show of the series, which gets underway on Saturday (21.09.24).
When asked on ‘Lorraine’ how his ‘Strictly’ training has been going, he said: “Really tough to start with, if I’m being really honest, because I’ve never done anything like this before.
“I’m really sort of flat footed, rugby player for years, not really built for this kind of thing at all. But little bit by little bit Luba’s getting me up on my toes, making all 18 stone of me a little bit lighter on my feet!
“I’ve lost about 13 kilos probably so far!
“What I’ve done is I’ve taken all that and made a little person who runs around carrying my mobile phone behind me.”
‘Strictly’ has been shrouded in controversy of late following some complaints from previous celebrity contestants over their treatment on the show, resulting in BBC director general Tim Davie apologising to anyone who had an experience on the show that “hadn’t been wholly positive”.
As a result, the celebrities have each been given chaperones during their time on the programme, but Nick has found the process “super supportive”.
He said: “I can only speak from my experience but we have all the psychological and physical help and everyone has been super kind and supportive.
“But it’s good people have been listened to as well with what has happened. I still wanted to do it anyway.”
Speaking about the chaperones, Luba added: “It is good to have someone in the room.
“I like to film the routine sometimes so it is nice to have someone there.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Kate Garraway had an “out of body experience” when she made her National Television Awards speech on Wednesday evening (11.09.24).
The ‘Good Morning Britain’ presenter returned to her day job on the ITV morning show on Thursday (12.09.24) with her NTAs Authored Documentary trophy in hand, after she scooped the prize for her film ‘Derek’s Story’.
Kate’s documentary told the story of her late husband Derek Draper, who had been seriously ill since contracting COVID-19 in the early days of the pandemic in 2020, and passed away in January aged 56.
Speaking on ‘GMB’, Kate’s co-star Susanna Reid said: “Huge congratulations to you Kate, and such a wonderful speech. A total tribute to Derek.”
Kate replied: “A total tribute to Derek, it was his story, and to the production company who made it so beautifully for him and for all carers really.
“I’m glad you said it was such a beautiful speech because it was such an out of body experience.
“I came off stage [and said], ‘Did I make any sense?!’
“Because it’s such a strange moment and the children were lovely, so thank you.”
“It’s for the carers, it’s for the people who are vulnerable who need the care and for the people who do the caring, the brilliant professional carers.”
At the NTAs, Kate admitted it was a “bittersweet” award win following Derek’s passing.
Speaking to the audience at London’s The O2 alongside her and Derek’s children, Darcey, 18, and Billy, 15, she said: “I really genuinely did not expect this, goodness me.
“This is a bittersweet one isn’t it? It’s very bitter to be here, with the gorgeous Darcey and Billy. I promised them they didn’t have to say anything. We’re halfway through the first year of firsts really. A first Easter and first birthday, without Derek. It’s so strange to be here for the first Television Awards without him.
“Derek, we’re going to keep the fight on for you.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Janette Manrara and Fleur East are returning to front ‘Strictly It Takes Two’.
The ex ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ star, 40, and the former ‘The X Factor’ star, 36, are heading back to host BBC Two’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ companion show – which will kick off on 6.30pm on Monday September 23 – after they took over the reins from Rylan Clark, 35, last year.
Both ‘It Takes Two’ and the star-studded BBC One Latin and ballroom contest are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year.
Speaking about returning to the show, Janette said: “Oh my gosh, 20 years of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and 20 years of ‘It Takes Two’, two shows that make people smile throughout the most exciting time of the year.
“I am absolutely privileged to host ‘It Takes Two’ alongside Fleur.
“She’s such an amazing partner to do this with. And, I mean, ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ is the best TV show on telly.
“As a dancer myself, knowing the level of appreciation it gets from the audience and fans is so humbling.
“So for me to be back on ‘It Takes Two’, talking about dancing and the couples and their experiences, is incredible. I’m so happy.”
Fleur has promised there will be “more mayhem” on this year’s ‘It Takes Two’.
When asked what will make the upcoming series “extra special”, she said: “More mayhem, more digging into all the information, as much as we can get to you before the Saturday night shows.
“We love it as fans of the show as well, so we’ll try to get you as much backstage action as we can.”
This year’s ‘Strictly’ will feature celebrities such as former footballer Paul Merson, 56, reality star Tasha Ghouri, 26, and JLS star J.B. Gill.
Audiences can watch ‘Strictly it Takes Two’ every weekday at 6.30pm on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Shirley Ballas wants to dress more like “iconic” Claudia Winkleman.
The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ head judge has been speaking to her 38-year-old son Marc Ballas, and he has advised her to start styling herself like the 52-year-old presenter, who fronts the BBC Latin and ballroom show alongside Tess Daly, 55, and is known for her chic looks and dramatic fringe.
The 64-year-old star said: “My son has been chatting to me because he loves Claudia. He loves the way she dresses. He thinks she’s iconic.
“I think he’s got a little soft spot there. So I’ve been looking at some amazing power suits as well … wait and see!”
Shirley praised the “remarkable” crop of celebrities who will compete on this year’s show – who include reality star Pete Wicks, 36, JLS’ J.B. Gill, 37, singer Toyah Wilcox, 66, and TV presenter Nick Knowles, 61 – as the programme gears up to celebrate 20 years since its 2004 debut.
She said: “Well, I have to say, I think it’s absolutely remarkable.
“We’ve got singers, Olympians, actors, sports stars, TV stars, and even a doctor.
“I can’t wait to get to know each and every one of them when they’re on the dance floor. I do believe the majority of these people are great movers.
“I think it’s a great cast, and I’m looking forward to getting to know them all. So hold on to your hat. Buckle up your seat belt, ‘Strictly’, is about to take off.”
Shirley admitted she avoids liquids when the cameras start rolling on live ‘Strictly’ episodes, but she looks forward to chocolates being offered during the breaks.
She said: “I don’t tend to drink any fluid once I’m on TV because I’m always nervous, and it’s live, so you can’t get up and go to the loo.
“In between the VTs, there’s a lovely lady who comes around with a box of sweets, which we all look forward to.
“Of course, Anton Du Beke steals all the good ones, but I might pinch a sweet occasionally, though not very often. I like to stay focused.”
‘Strictly’ will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its new series on Saturday (14.09.24) from 7.20pm.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Anna Maxwell Martin and Anna Friel have been cast in a new BBC drama from Jimmy McGovern.
The ‘Marcella’ star and the ‘Line of Duty’ actress will be joined by Bobby Schofield, David Threlfall and Mark Womack in the as-yet untitled single drama, which will explore the impact of grooming and sexual abuse on one family.
Writer Jimmy said: “I can’t believe the cast and crew that have been assembled for this production.
“It’s a challenging film, yes, but I can’t wait for it to be shown.”
The 90-minute single drama will be set and filmed in Liverpool.
It will tell the story of the Mitchell family, who are dealing with the devastating aftermath of an act of abuse, and the knowledge that it was perpetrated by a member of their own family who has just been released from prison, after serving his sentence.
Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, said: “Jimmy McGovern is one of our greatest dramatists, and a master at writing about today’s world.
“His new film sensitively examines the pain of abuse and how it affects not only the victim but ripples out across the whole family.
“To see it brought to the screen with such a high calibre cast and creative team is further testament to the quality of Jimmy’s writing.”
Colin McKeown, executive producer for LA Productions – who will make the film – added: “This is a profoundly challenging and sensitive subject, tackled with intelligence and care by Jimmy McGovern.
“It’s a privilege to be working with him again following the success of our previous collaborations on single dramas: Common, Care, Reg and Anthony.”
The Bay’s Julia Ford will direct the drama for BBC iPlayer and BBC One.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ollie Locke is returning to ‘Made In Chelsea’.
The 37-year-old TV personality was a part of the original lineup of the E4 reality show – which follows the lives and dramas of West Londoners – and to head back to Chelsea alongside his husband Gareth Locke, with whom he has five-year-old twins Apollo and Cosima.
He told The Sun newspaper: “Myself and Gareth have been so excited to come back to Chelsea and show everyone how life has changed after becoming dads to the twins.
“We were so overwhelmed with support going through our IVF journey on the show that we felt it only right to give everyone an insight into our life as parents.
“As expected, it’s an adventure.”
Ollie will be joined by Oliver Proudlock, 35, and another returning star Sophie Hermann, 37, on the series, which has helped launch the careers of the likes of Spencer Matthews, 36, Jamie Laing, 35, Louise Thompson, 34, and her little brother Sam Thompson, 32.
Sophie said: “After years of public demand I’ve decided to bounce back to the Royal Borough to reunite with my OGs Ollie and Gareth.
“I’m so excited to share everything that’s been happening over the years, such as new beauty and fashion ventures and reveal all my anti-aging secrets!”
In March this year, Ollie took to social media to recount how he and Gareth were “held at knife point” in their London home after they were followed on a night out.
He said on Instagram: “I want to be open about something and honest that we l have been guarding which happened to myself and my husband in our london home that makes this a very sensitive and real subject for us, where we were followed back home after a night with friends.
“Two men forced their way into the house shouting and looking for Gareth, they held me at knife point and when Gareth came back down hearing the commotion they said if he didn’t hand over everything on him they would stab me. He gave up everything he had and they fled.
“I’m one of the fortunate cases where there are many that have a lot worse outcomes! (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Rolf Harris’ widow Alwen Hughes has died 15 months apart from the convicted sex offender.
The disgraced former entertainer – who was jailed for more than five years after being found guilty of a string of indecent assaults between 1968 and 1986 – passed away last May, aged 93, from neck cancer and old age.
And his wife, who along with their daughter Bindi, 58, continued to support him despite his crimes, passed away on August 15, also aged 93, from a stroke after battling vascular dementia, her death certificate confirmed.
Alwen – who married Harris in 1958 – will be laid to rest at a cremation.
Late singer Vince Hill – who died last year aged 89 – feared Alwen wouldn’t live to see her spouse released from prison.
He The Sunday People in 2014: “Alwen is very poorly. We’re all very worried about her.
“I don’t know if she will survive his prison term. She’s quite fragile. She suffers from arthritis and she’s had hip-replacements and God knows what.”
However, she survived another decade.
Harris lived as a virtual recluse after being freed from jail on license in 2017 after serving half his sentence.
Writer William Merritt saw Harris in 2022 and revealed that he was “very sick”.
Speaking to MailOnline, Merritt shared: “Rolf has been very sick. When I saw him he was able to speak to me. He was with it, but he was obviously unwell.”
Merritt also claimed that Harris was struggling to talk because of his cancer battle.
He said: “[He’s] battling a cancer of the neck, and gurgles when he talks. It’s difficult to understand him.
“As soon as one of two people walk into the room, he turns into a big kid again. He’s an artistic type, and he’ll try to perform on cue, even when he’s unwell.”
Harris was a fixture of family entertainment in Britain and Australia before his crimes came to light.
He was jailed following a trial in 2014 and was subsequently stripped of his honours, which included an MBE and a BAFTA Fellowship.

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘This Morning’ presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard had a “lovely” catch up with Holly Willoughby at the National Television Awards (NTAs).
The pair were confirmed as the new regular presenters of the ITV show in February after taking over from Holly and her former co-host Phillip Schofield, and Cat revealed she and the ‘Dancing on Ice’ host shared a warm embrace backstage at London’s The O2 on Wednesday night (11.09.24).
Speaking about the NTAs, Ben said: “How lovely to see Holly there.”
Cat added: “Oh it was lovely, and we saw each other backstage.
“She was running one way I was running the other – we gave each other a big kiss, trying not to trip on our gowns and walk in our high heels.”
Ben also commented on the Kolchagov Barba strapless silver-and-black gown Holly wore on the night, which is said to be worth £30,000.
He said: “I’m led to believe that that dress is worth a fair bit of dosh.
“But it was just gorgeous to see her there.”
Ben also joked that fellow ‘This Morning’ presenter Alison Hammond was “very distracting” during the ceremony.
He said: “It was a really wonderful, joyous occasion to be with the team.
“Alison and Dermot were sitting just in front of us. Alison is very distracting.”
Cat added: “We’re kind of the naughty corner. When you put us all together like that we’re definitely the naughty corner who need watching.”
Ben said: “We certainly had a fabulous night.”
Holly made a sudden departure from the brunchtime show last year after she was made aware of a kidnapping plot against her.
In July, it was revealed security guard Gavin Plumb had been jailed for life after he was found guilty of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder the TV presenter.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Olympian Adam Peaty and Gordon Ramsay’s daughter Holly Ramsay have got engaged.
The 29-year-old swimmer and the 24-year-old digital creator are to marry after former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star Adam, who says he is the “luckiest man on earth”, popped the question.
He wrote on Instagram: “I can’t believe you’re going to be my wife. I’m truly the luckiest man on earth to have such a gentle, caring and beautiful woman by my side. You fill my heart to the brim and give my soul peace.
“You have been with me when I’ve been at my lowest and helped me understand myself to navigate my own darkness.
“You have also celebrated the highs which have been so many, as for the first time in my life, I’m happy with the man I’ve become. You came to church with me and joined the incredible community we have there without a question.
“Your family have always treated me so generously with their time, emotion and trust. I can’t wait to be joined with them too. I’ve always believed that when two people are engaged and later married that we are no longer two people but we join as one and it’s the biggest privilege to share that with you.
“Seeing you show the love you give to the most important person in my life, George, even from day one, there was never a question about you becoming my wife one day. I’m looking forward to our life together and the many challenges we’ll face.
“I promise to always love you with all my heart.
Matthew 19:6
“So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” (sic)”
Holly admitted she “cannot put into words” how she is feeling to be engaged to Adam, and she “cannot wait” to be the Team GB star’s wife.
She wrote: “I am marrying my best friend. I truly cannot put into words how I am feeling right now. I still remeber how big my smile was the morning I got home from my first date with you.
“Thank you for letting the little girl inside of me feel loved, seen and happier than ever. I love you and I cannot wait to be your wife
“I promise to always be there with you and George, I’m so greatful to be in his life and I cannot wait for more.
“Everything is better with you. Everything has been better since you. Here’s to forever.
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But
the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 (sic)”
On his Instagram Stories, Adam revealed he had been working with a jewellery company for 10 months to find and make the “perfect yellow diamond ring” for his bride to be.
Adam – who has four-year-old son George with his ex Eirianedd Munro, who he split from in August 2022 – met Holly through her sister Tilly Ramsay, who competed on ‘Strictly’ in the same year as him in 2021.
Eirianedd previously said Adam appearing on ‘Strictly’ was the “beginning of the end” for their romance.
Asked in April if they would still be together if he hadn’t appeared on the show, she told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: “It’s hard to say. I think it helped us realise what we wanted in life. Sadly, if it wasn’t for ‘Strictly’ it would’ve been something else.
“I’m grateful we found out we were not meant for each other sooner rather than later, for the sake of our young son.”

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