OHMYGOSSIP — George Webster has been confirmed as the sixth and final celebrity to be appearing in the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Christmas special.
The 22-year-old, who recently won a history-making BAFTA when he became the first presenter on CBeebies with Down Syndrome, will be paired with professional dancer Amy Dowden.
He said about the upcoming show: “I love ‘Strictly’ and have watched it every year. I’ve always dreamed of being on the show one year and I’m so excited to be on this year’s Christmas special.
“To be partnered with Amy is such an honour, we get on so well, she’s so lovely and an amazing dancer. I’m looking forward to being ‘Strictlyfied’.
“Bring on the glitter and everything else. I can’t wait to perform on the Strictly dancefloor.”
George is also an actor on stage and screen, appearing in productions in France and the UK, as well as making a cameo in ‘The Railway Children Return’.
He will soon be seen in ‘Something Special’, ‘Casualty’ and ‘World on Fire’.
George was included in the top 20 in the Radio Times 100 list for creating change in entertainment and is in the Shaw Trust disability 100 power list.
He is also a public speaker, park runner and ambassador for the disability charity Mencap and Yorkshire Dance.
News of him joining the ‘Strictly’ Christmas line-up was revealed on Friday evening (02.12.22) on BBC Two’s ‘Strictly: It Takes Two’.
It came hours after it was announced Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts was the fifth contestant to be joining the show.
She will be paired with Giovanni Pernice.
Larry Lamb was confirmed on Thursday as the fourth famous face to be joining the show, and he will dance with Nadiya Bychkova.
Completing the line-up is former Coronation Street actress Alexandra Mardell, Rosie Ramsey and Rickie Haywood-Williams.
Each of the couples will perform a Christmas-inspired routine with the hope of impressing judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas, as well as the voting audience.
The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Christmas special will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Peter Kay broke down in tears as he made his return to stand-up comedy.
The 49-year-old comedian opened his 110-night tour at Manchester’s AO Arena on Friday night (02.12.22) and could not hold back the tears as he was greeted with a standing ovation and applause.
He said: “Aw you’ll have me in bits. Lovely Manchester you made me cry. I can’t believe I cried, where did it come from all that emotion?”
The ‘Peter Kay Live Tour’ is his first tour in 12 years.
He previously said: “It’s good to get back to what I love doing best, stand-up comedy, and if there’s ever a time people need a laugh it’s now.
“And with the cost of living at an all-time high, ticket prices are starting from £35 – the same price they were on my previous tour in 2010.”
Peter previously cancelled a planned tour in 2018/2019 due to “unforeseen family circumstances”.
He said at the time: “Due to unforeseen family circumstances, I deeply regret that I am having to cancel all of my upcoming work projects.
“This unfortunately includes my upcoming stand-up tour, ‘Dance for Life’ shows and any outstanding live work commitments.
“My sincerest apologies. This decision has not been taken lightly and I’m sure you’ll understand my family must always come first.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Liam Reardon has revealed that he broke up with Millie Court.
The 23-year-old reality TV star – who won ‘Love Island’ with Millie, 26 – revealed he ended their year-long relationship because he needed to focus on himself.
Speaking on ‘Celebs Go Dating’, Liam said: “In the villa everything was stripped back, you’ve just got each other, and I fell in love with Millie, and we just went from strength-to-strength.
“I moved straight from Wales to Essex to be with Millie, leaving all my family and friends.
“The life I did have is almost not there. It’s been a rollercoaster, I went from a small life in Wales, being a bricklayer – to being catapulted into this new life and I found it difficult.
“You’re trying to give 100 per cent to each other, you’re trying to give 100 per cent to yourself, you’re trying to give 100 per cent to this new life and career and it’s hard to juggle everything at once.
“I instigated it because if we want to be together, I want to be 100 per cent together.
“For me to love her, I need to love myself and for the past few months I need to find myself a bit again.
“Just never say never, in the future we could rekindle.”
And, Liam admitted that Millie was devastated over their split.
He said: “Yeah, upset…upset. Like I was.
“You know it’s one of those things, you’ve had such an amazing experience together and you don’t want it to end, it’s a tricky one.”
Liam previously explained the timing was not right for him and Millie but he didn’t rule out a reconciliation in the future.
He said: “I don’t know, you don’t know what will happen in the future.
“All I know she is a lovely person; she makes a great girlfriend, but our timing right now wasn’t right for us.
“So, who knows what’s going to happen in the future.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sandi Toksvig has cancelled her tour after becoming seriously ill in Australia.
The 64-year-old presenter was struck down with bronchial pneumonia while on tour in the country and her representatives say that the priority now is get her home to the UK.
Sandi’s team wrote on Twitter: “Due to illness, Sandi has cancelled the New Zealand leg of her tour.
“She has been admitted to hospital with bronchial pneumonia while still in Australia and is unable to travel perform. Our main priority is getting her home to the UK as soon as she is well enough – Team Toksvig.”
Bronchial pneumonia is a type of pneumonia that affects the bronchi in the lungs.
It usually results from a bacterial infection, but viral and fungal infections can also cause it. Symptoms can include coughing, difficulty breathing, and fever.
The former ‘Great British Bakeoff’ presenter began her tour on Saturday 12 November.
She was due to perform three shows in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland from December 4 to 6.
Before jetting off for her tour, Sandi said: “I am thrilled to finally come down to Australia and New Zealand to perform my new show for my fans down under.
“It has been a perilous time for live performance, but I am thrilled to be back on the boards. And leaving our winter for an Australian summer is a bonus, I can’t wait.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Kym Marsh is the tenth celebrity to depart ‘Strictly Come Dancing 2022’.
The remaining couples took to the ballroom for a musical special on Saturday night (03.12.22) in the hope of impressing judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas, as well as the voting public.
Kym faced Molly Rainford in the dance off, with both couples performing their routines again.
Molly and her dance partner Carlos Gu danced their Charleston to ‘Hot Honey Rag’ from the musical ‘Chicago’.
Then Kym and Graziano Di Prima performed their Cha Cha to ‘Fame’ from the musical ‘Fame’.
After both couples had danced a second time, the judges delivered their verdicts.
Craig chose to save Molly and Carlos, saying: “It’s always so difficult at this point of the competition, because both couples danced brilliantly, I don’t want to see either couple go. I am really splitting hairs, but the couple I want to save, based just on the best dance tonight for me is Molly and Carlos.”
Motsi also went for Molly and Carlos and said: “First of all, I want to say to both of you, that you can be so, so proud of yourselves. You’ve both been so great and amazing. I’m going to base my decision on this dance off and I’m going to save Molly and Carlos.”
Anton opted for Kym and Graziano, saying: “As you’d expect at this time of the competition, the quality of the dance off was incredible, I thought both couples danced brilliantly, but I felt one couple raised their game with a freedom which they didn’t have on Friday night, and because of that I am going to save Kym and Graziano.”
With two votes to Molly and Carlos, and one to Kym and Graziano it meant head judge Shirley had the casting vote, and decided to save Molly and Carlos.
She said: “Well first of all huge congratulations to both couples. Both couples danced exquisitely, it’s been a very difficult decision to make. But based on this dance and this dance alone, I’m going to save Molly and Carlos.”
When host Tess Daly asked Kym if she had any final words, the actress said: “Honestly I’ve loved every single second that I’ve been here. I never thought I’d get to this stage, in a million years. I have to say, it’s all down to this man (Graziano) here – he is just wonderful and he will be my friend forever. But what a journey it’s been, this show is just wonderful, it shows you things about yourself you don’t know, it shows you how tough you can be.
“Everybody, the crew, the celebs, the pros, costume, make up, everyone is amazing. I’ve had the best time, so thank you.”
On the support from her family, Kym added: “My dad has been so proud and it’s kind of kept him going. When he was in hospital last week, and obviously we weren’t here, all these guys sent him videos and it meant such a lot. My grandchildren are so proud.”
When asked if he had any words for his partner, Graziano said: “I will be part of your family forever, I think we became friends from the very first day. I know you’ve learnt how to dance, but I have learnt so much from you, you are a warrior. You’re going to be in my heart forever, we’re going to be together many times, because I know I have found a friend for life.”
The show opened with a dazzling routine from the Strictly professional dancers in an energetic number from ‘Guys and Dolls’.
Plus ‘The Cher Show’ performed a medley of hits.
The remaining five couples will take to the dancefloor next week for the semi- final when ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ will air live on Sunday December 10 at 7.15pm, with the results show on Monday 11th December on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Kym and Graziano will be joining Rylan for their first exclusive televised interview live on ‘Strictly It Takes Two’ on Monday November 5 at 6.30pm on BBC Two.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Molly Rainford has found it “really deflating” being in the bottom two on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The CBBC star – who is partnered by Carlos Gu on the show – has been in the dreaded dance off for the last two weeks and though she has been saved by the judges ahead of Tyler West and Kym Marsh, she admitted her confidence has taken a knock.
She told the Sunday Mirror newspaper: “I was feeling nervous being in the bottom two again.
“Sunday can be really deflating and it can be hard to get your confidence back. But you have to find a way to dust yourself off and get back up.”
The former ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ contestant knows no one on the show is “safe”, no matter how good a dancer they are.
She said: “I was close to Tyler and we spent a lot of time together.
“I miss him being part of the competition.
“The hardest thing is, he did a great dance and still went home.
“That’s the thing now – no one is safe. Even if you’re a good dancer, you’re still in danger.”
One of the toughest aspects Molly has found about taking part in the show is that “everyone has an opinion”, but she’s trying to block out external voices.
The 22-year-old beauty said: “Everyone has an opinion on ‘Strictly’ and everyone is a judge, which can be quite hard.
“I’ve had to learn not to look at all the comments and just focus on myself and the dance.
“There have been so many more positive comments than negative, but it’s easier to focus on the negative ones if you’re not careful.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Bobby Davro has got engaged.
The 64-year-old comic proposed to Vicky Wright – who he has had an on/off relationship with for 12 years – last month and the pair celebrated their impending nuptials with a party for friends and family at The Kings Arms in Egham, Surrey, a few fays ago.
Vicky – who is the daughter of former England footballer Billy Wright and the Beverley Sisters’ Joy Beverley, gushed: “I’m on cloud nine”.
During the party, surprise video messages from pals including Sir Cliff Richard, Lee Mead and Gilbert O’Sullivan to the bride-to-be were broadcast on a big screen.
A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: “Vicky was touched with all the messages.
“They’re wasn’t a dry eye in the house. They plan to tie the knot next year.”
The engagement will bring some welcome joy to the former ‘EastEnders’ actor – who has three children with ex-wife Trudi Jameson – because he previously admitted the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on him financially as he was not able to work and emotionally after his dad died Bill at the start of 2021 at the age of 95.
He said: “There was no work at all. I only did three gigs last year. I’ve had a terrible couple of years, like most people in showbusiness. But it wasn’t just the work and the money, I missed performing. It’s like a drug to me, I love it. I did a couple of Zoom shows but I don’t like doing that.
“It’s been very difficult and I took out a bounceback loan. I read somewhere that I was bankrupt. I’m not broke but it’s been worrying. Then I lost my father at the start of the year, which was miserable. He was 95 and I miss him every single day. I used to speak to him three or four times a day. I’m so used to calling him that a few weeks ago I forgot he’d died and dialled his number.
“It sounds like a really tough time … You’ve got to look at things glass half-full. The lockdown gave me the opportunity to spend more time with my dad during the last year of his life so in a way that was a good thing because I usually work away an awful lot.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Robbie Williams has an idea for a TV talent show.
The ‘Rock DJ’ hitmaker – who was a judge on the 15th and final series of ‘The X Factor’ in 2018 alongside wife Ayda Field, Simon Cowell and Louis Tomlinson – claimed he is ready to pitch a competition series that has “never been seen before”, as well as writing a dark comedy programme too.
He told Andrew Gold on his ‘On The Edge’ podcast: “I’ve written a TV show which is a dark comedy.
“And I’ve come up with this idea for a talent show that’s sort of never been seen before, in a different way.”
While the former Take That singer has been marking 25 years as a solo artist with his ‘XXV’ tour, he’s been keeping busy in many other ways too.
He said: “I’m currently drawing and making these funny cartoons… well, I think they’re funny – I’ve got six or seven hundred of them.
“And I had my first exhibition at Sotheby’s.
“There’s 100 songs on my computer that nobody’s ever heard. That’s like the vault. That’s the addictive nature.”
The 48-year-old singer – who has battled various addictions but has been sober for 22 years – believes he can do “great things” when he finds an outlet for his energy.
He said: “If I can channel it, I can do great things with it.
“For example, I’ve started walking. I have an iWatch, and I do 25,000 steps a day because I get addicted to walking.”
Back in 2020, Robbie claimed he had ideas for five TV shows in the works, though it’s not known if the comedy series or talent show were among them.
He said: “There is a new avenue that I am moving into – TV. I am very, very excited about it.
“I hope we go back to normal soon because I have got so many TV ideas that I wanna do a myriad, a smorgasbord.
“There is literally so many. I have got five in the works right now. It is such an early stage I daren’t talk about it.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — David Tennant “craved” the approval of Alexander Litvinenko’s family when he agreed to play him in a new TV show.
The 51-year-old actor stars as the former Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officer-turned-British intelligence advisor – who died in London in 2006 after being poisoned – in ITVX’s new three-part series ‘Litvinenko’ and he was pleased he had the opportunity to meet his widow Marina before filming began.
He said: “It’s a story that has repercussions every day that we live through, you’re very aware of that.
“Once you meet Marina, you feel you’re not only carrying the importance of this story as a fable for our times, as a signifier for things that the world needs to be alerted to, you’re also carrying the story of a family and the story of a couple and that felt very precious and very delicate.
“It’s something that we were all acutely aware of the whole time… it means so much to us Marina and [Alexander’s son] Anatoly give us their blessing, That’s the one thing we’ve all craved, because this is a hugely important story for the world, [but] it’s also the story of a family and that’s something that was with us every minute on set.”
David vividly remembered the story unfolding at the time and was impressed with how writers tackled the subsequent investigation for the show.
He said: “I remember being appalled and bewildered and shocked and confused by the news story, like the rest of the world was.
“And then to read the way that George [Kay] had written the script and told the story was captivating and compelling.”
The veteran actor found it particularly “intense” shooting scenes where Litvinenko carried out scenes from his hospital bed.
He said: “Jim [Field Smith, director] helped us by giving us space and allowing us to inhabit that moment, as much as you ever can,” he said. “A film set by its very nature is an artificial construct, but you do all you can to try and get past that.
“When I was in the bed, I tended to stay in the bed, and the crew were very respectful about sort of being… not at a distance, very much connected to the action, but being very respectful of the sorts of processes everyone needed to go through, because it did feel very intimate.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Gary Lucy has had an “awful” experience with dating since splitting from his wife.
The former ‘Hollyoaks’ star tied the knot with Natasha Grey in 2014 after more than a decade of dating and went on to have two children with her but has struggled with seeing new women since they called it quits in 2018 so signed up to E4 reality show ‘Celebs Go Dating’ to try his luck at meeting someone now.
He said: “I’ve had an awful experience of dating again, it’s a whole new world now and when you’re busy, where do you meet people? I’m a 40-year-old man now and I think there are a lot of people of my age, older and some younger, that kind of go s***, where do you go from here, where do you meet people? Where do you build a relationship, not meet people for a hook up, that was early 20s or late teens and I had no problems with that back then, I certainly had my cake and ate it.”
The former ‘EastEnders’ actor appears to have formed love with ‘Celebs Go Dating’ co-star Laura Anderson – who is known for her stint on ITV reality show ‘Love Island’ and recently split from Another Level singer Dane Bowers – and went on to add that he “cannot trust” dating apps and is the “happiest” he has been in a long time.
He told The Sun newspaper: “But where do you do it, dating apps? friends who are single? it’s very difficult. I wouldn’t trust dating apps, how do you know who you’re talking to, how do you know someone’s intentions, it could be a catfish I’m not there to waste my time or anyone else’s, I don’t like upsetting people. I’m not there to waste my time or anyone else’s, I don’t like upsetting people. I’m not there to waste my time or anyone else’s, I don’t like upsetting people.
“I’ve spent the last three and a half years travelling down, seeing the kids every other weekend, travelling back up to Liverpool working and I felt like I had no time to meet anyone or have those date nights and enjoy life experiences I was like f*** it and I signed up; it was a really mad experience!”

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