OHMYGOSSIP — Helen Skelton broke down in tears before her debut performance on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The 39-year-old TV presenter is partnered with Gorka Marquez on the new series of the BBC show – but Helen has admitted to being overwhelmed by nerves prior to her first dance.
She shared: “I had a little cry. I’m normally cool, calm and collected.
“I got on the dance floor and they said, ‘When the audience come in…’ and I went, ‘Oh crikey, yeah, there’s people.'”
Helen even tried to make a last-minute escape through a nearby fire exit before she was due to dance.
The former ‘Blue Peter’ presenter also admitted it’s not the first time she’s tried to run away from her fears during her TV career.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Helen explained: “I was like, ‘There’s a fire door, there, I can get out of it,’ and I did.
“Gorka found me and said, ‘What are you doing?’ I said, ‘Just having a minute’. I literally ran. It was like when I did ‘Celeb SAS’, I tried to escape that.”
Despite her fears, Helen eventually took to the dancefloor to perform an American Smooth to ‘You Send Me’ by Aretha Franklin.
The TV star and Gorka earned a respectable score of 26 points out of a possible 40.
Helen subsequently took to social media to heap praise on her dance partner.
She wrote on Instagram: “Credit where it’s due … this one deserves kudos for not only getting me around the dance floor …. But on it in the first place.
“Grateful Mr M. You’re a master at your craft and a belter of a pal. To all the families holding down the fort behind the scenes…. We are grateful.
“Pretty sure I will owe my parents Christmas in the Caribbean by time this is over [heart emoji] (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Anton Du Beke finds judging on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ “so much easier on [his] knees” than being a dancer.
The 56-year-old star will return to the panel alongside Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood for the new series, which kicks off on Friday (23.09.22), and while he is enjoying being a judge, he does still get some “dance envy”.
He said: “I’m loving judging on Strictly Come Dancing, it’s incredible. I do watch some of the pros do the numbers and get a bit of dance envy, thinking I wish I could have been a part of that. But judging is so much easier on the knees.”
But Anton insists being on the panel is the “most wonderful thing to be a part of”.
Asked how he feels about returning as a judge, he said: “I’m delighted, elated, excited, proud, thrilled, to be coming back as a judge this year.
“It’s the most wonderful thing to be a part of. I feel honoured to have been on the show since the beginning and to now be on the judging panel.”
Anton joked he would have no problem beating his fellow judges if they had to do a dance off – because he has “more experience” of them from his time as a pro on the BBC Latin and ballroom show.
He said: “I would probably win the dance off. I have more experience in it than the other judges!”
‘Strictly’ will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year, and to mark the occasion there will be 20 pro dancers, which Anton admits will be “amazing, chaotic and incredible”.
He said: “Having 20 pros is going to be amazing, chaotic and incredible! As a choreographer it gives you such opportunity and potential to create some incredible numbers. Visually it’s going to be spectacular.
“Those new four dancers are all brilliant and bring such enthusiasm and excitement, being on Strictly
Come Dancing is a dancer’s dream.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Dame Prue Leith almost killed 30 people with a badly cooked chicken.
The ‘Great British Bake Off’ star – who is known for her incredible talents in the kitchen – has revealed 28 people were hospitalised and one man left in critical care after her company Leith’s Good Food botched a catering job for a city firm.
Speaking in Bath’s Rondo Theatre on her ‘Nothing In Moderation’ tour, she recalled: “You can’t be in catering for 30 years without something going disastrously wrong.
“What you don’t want to do is to poison your best customers.”
The 82-year-old star revealed her company had been tasked with making chicken mayonnaise for 25 guests, while another five people were added to the list the next day.
She explained: “The cooks poached another chicken while the flesh was still warm, which is a crime, and they mixed with the chicken that was already there.
“And when it got to the offices they had no refrigeration, and it was a very hot day. This chicken sat there and lunch was very late and we managed to poison everybody.”
Prue admitted the incident still “haunts” her, with everyone getting ill and almost all of them needing treatment.
She said: “It haunts me that episode as everybody was ill.
“All 30 people but two of them ended up in hospital and one of them was in critical care as he was very old and was a High Court judge.
“He could have ended up in the morgue and not in hospital. That was a wake-up call.”
However, Prue insisted the most embarrassing moment of her career wasn’t the catering disaster, but actually the moment she congratulated ‘Bake Off’ winner Sophie Faldo in 2017 – her first year on the show – hours before it went on air due to a misunderstanding with time zones.
She added: “My greatest embarrassment was tweeting the ‘Bake Off’ winner. I can’t believe I did it.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘From The Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast’ has returned with a second series.
The iconic comedy character – who is played by comedian Steve Coogan – is back for 11 episodes dealing with topics ranging from novel-writing and swimming, to dating and potholing.
Audible confirms: “In exchange for a series of payments from Audible, he promises an access-all-areas pass to the nooks and crannies of his hinterland, to reveal a wiser, cleverer, more reflective Alan than many of his more vaunted peers have given him credit for.
“He then sends the resultant podcasts to Audible ensuring they meet the technical specifications laid down in the contract.”
The first episode – ‘The Alan Patridge Guide to Making Connections’ – is live now and includes 10 tips for those trying to master the art of networking.
The second series was announced in May, and Alan teased fans about what to expect from the upcoming run.
He said: “When it comes to podcasting I was a late adopter. I believed – like millions of others – that the future of broadcasting lay in hologram technology.
“Over a decade later and with Peartree Holograms now dissolved, I can see that I backed the wrong horse, just as I had with Betamax.
“Now, I have thrown my all into podcasting and am pleased to be considered one of finest podcasters of all time. My new series will cement that legacy.”
Alan previously explained how his podcast differs from alternative shows.
The comedy character – who has also appeared in TV shows, a movie and written books – shared: “Format is the death of chat. Podcasts are strangled by format – talk about your favourite meal, tell us about the adverts you enjoy, tell us about the last time you cried, watch ‘Doctor Who’ with me.
“Mine is different. I just yank back the curtain, drop the facade, peel back the warm hood of celebrity and reveal the real me, the raw me, the true me. A be-cardiganed, cuppa-tea-swigging, pair-of-slippers kind of Alan.”
An Audible Original, ‘From The Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast’ series two, has been written by Steve Coogan, Rob and Neil Gibbons and produced by Baby Cow for Audible. Available now exclusively on Audible at www.audible.co.uk/alanpartridgereturns.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Shirley Ballas has told ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ contestants they don’t always have to be the most “gifted” and “experienced” to have the best journey on the show.
The Latin and ballroom series returns on Friday (23.09.22) – after the launch show was delayed following Queen Elizabeth’s death – before the first live show airs on Saturday (24.09.22), and head judge Shirley has recalled some of her favourite-ever contestants were politicians Ann Widdecombe and Ed Balls, because they gave “100 per cent” even when they were “scoring low scores”.
Asked if she has a stand out celebrity dancer from a previous series, she said: “Ann Widdecombe with her Samba, it was just iconic.
“I also loved Ed Balls when he did ‘Gangnam Style’.
“I want people to understand that it’s not always the best dancer that delivers the entertainment factor, which is extremely important in this show. Yes, it’s great to have talent and be coordinated, but I love the journey for those who cannot dance.
“I loved Ann and Ed for their banter, and they gave it their full one hundred percent even when they were scoring low scores.
“Sometimes the journey can be found in the not so gifted and not so experienced.”
Shirley’s fellow judge, Craig Revel Horwood, has also recalled some memorable “banter” he had with politician Ann, who finished sixth on the show’s eighth series in 2010.
Quizzed on whether there are any remarks he has made to contestants that have stayed with him over the years, he said: “Ann Widdecombe springs to mind, because we had banter, which I absolutely loved.
“There was also Quentin Wilson who I branded as Britain’s worst dancer.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Nathan Graham has reportedly quit ‘Coronation Street’.
The actor – who has played James Bailey on the cobbles since 2019 – is set to leave the ITV soap with his final scenes set to be broadcast in the coming weeks, after his character recently suffered a heart attack which has put his football career in jeopardy.
An insider told The Sun newspaper: “James will have to choose between his love of his footballing career and his health.
“His exit will see him leave behind Weatherfield for a new start away from the street.”
However, there’s a chance he could return in the future, with his on-screen family still set to feature heavily.
The source said: “James’ family are still on the cobbles and he will only be a train ride away so it may not be the last viewers have seen of him.”
Meanwhile, Nathan’s exit comes as the Bailey family will be getting a new addition on the cobbles with Dee-Dee – played by Channique Sterling-Brown – set to appear in Weatherfield.
The daughter of Ed and Aggie is set to make a big impact, and show boss Iain MacLeod recently opened up about what fans can expect.
He said: “She’s just a complete shot in the arm. She’s so full of energy and vibrance and she’s just great. So I’m really, really excited to see her crash land into that family.
“Loads of fun stuff to play with her being the apple of her mum’s eye, you’ve got sibling rivalry with the boys. And she’s also not that au fait with children.
“So she’s got a very comedic relationship with her niece Glory (Eleanor Beckles), because she doesn’t really know what to do with kids and treats them a bit like they’re one of her clients or that maybe they’re on trial. She’s just this lovely, bighearted injection of energy in the middle of that family.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Will Mellor has suffered a knee injury before the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ launch show.
The ‘Coronation Street’ actor is set to take part in the upcoming series of the BBC’s Latin and ballroom competition, but he’s in some pain during rehearsals.
In a video showing him icing his knee with a bag of frozen peas, he said: “Just in rehearsal for Strictly. Will’s knees sponsored by peas. I’m knackered.”
Alongside the clip, he wrote: “In rehearsal for @bbcstrictly!! My knees are in shock!! #tooldforthis #strictlycomedancing #dancing #badknees #shattered. (sic)
Fans were quick to throw their support behind the 46-year-old star with the series set to start on Friday (23.09.22), before the first live episode of the series on Saturday (24.09.22).
One fan wrote: “I cannot wait to see you and the rest of the cast this year! I’ve never watched it before but this line up is TV Gold.. hope the knee feels better x (sic)”
Another added: “Keep going Will x”
And a third fan couldn’t help but joke: “You’re the peas knees!! Keep going pal!! (sic)”
The ‘Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps’ actor has a history of knee trouble going back over a decade, and he previously admitted he is worried he might suffer a nasty injury on air.
He said: “I don’t want to get injured. I’ve got bad knees and football injuries, operations and stuff. I’m having to ice them every night.
“If they pop out in the middle of a dance routine live on telly, there’s not much I can do because I will just hit the floor, and they do.
“They’ve popped out while I’ve been walking down the stairs before now. I can pop it back in, but at that moment, I have no strength in the leg.”
Will has also revealed how the death of his dad Bill in 2020 – which came just two weeks after he was diagnosed with cancer – changed his outlook on life and led to him appearing on ‘Strictly’.
He explained: “I’m going to say yes to more stuff. I’ve got to grab life and create memories. Because that’s what you end up in life – with memories.
“And it’s my mum’s favourite show and she’s had the worst time of it, so I thought we’ve got to have a bit of positive in our lives.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Lisa Snowdon was “blown away” when she was crowned winner of ‘Celebrity Masterchef 2022.’
The 50-year-old TV star was taking part in the celebrity version of the BBC cookery programme against the likes of All Saints star Melanie Blatt and McFly’s Danny Jones but claimed the trophy in the final aired on Thursday (22.09.22) after impressing judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace with her “daring” menu.
Upon her victory, she said: “I’m honestly so blown away. It’s such a life-changing experience. I feel like this isn’t real! I just can’t believe it. I couldn’t have wanted to win something that meant more to me than this. I am on cloud nine. I love it.”
The former ‘Capital Breakfast’ host managed to scoop the champion title with a three-course dinner comprising a starter of poached rhubarb and pan-fried mackerel with a fennel slaw; a main course of pan-fried duck breast with mushrooms and chocolate tart with crème fraiche and sour cherries for dessert.
John went on to heap praise on Lisa, noting that “throughout” the whole competition, she had managed to turn everyday menu items into something “special” and took a gamble in the final which paid off.
Speaking on ‘Celebrity Masterchef’, he said: “Lisa, throughout this competition, has taken the everyday and elevated it into something special. This final she dared to do something that was going to be a gamble, and the gamble paid off. Her food is fantastic.”
Fellow judge Gregg added that Lisa is not made up of a “faint heart” and explained that is why she triumphed in the show.
He said: “Faint heart never lifts a MasterChef title and that is why Lisa is our Celebrity MasterChef champion!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Helen Skelton signed up for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ to “do something fun” and so her family could see her “smiling” after the breakdown of her marriage.
The 39-year-old TV presenter was left devastated after her marriage to husband Richie Myler crumbled in April just four months after she gave birth to the couple’s third child – but Helen bounced back from the heartache by signing up for the BBC’s top talent show and she’s now revealed why she decided the time was right to hit the dancefloor.
She said of her decision to join ‘Strictly’: “I just wanted to do something fun. It was a good chance for my family to see me smiling and it’s a fun adventure.
The new series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ returns to BBC1 on Friday September 23 at 7pm.
“Anybody who’s had anything to do with Strictly will say, the make-up people are the best, the costume people are the best, the set designers are the best, the dancers are the best.
“So why wouldn’t you want to do something where everyone is literally at the top of their game and loving what they do?”
Helen is now busy juggling her training for the show with caring for her three children and renovating her home and she has admitted it feels like her days back on kids’ show ‘Blue Peter’ when the series took over her life.
She went on: “I have three children under seven, a very energetic dog and have lived in a house renovation for the best part of three years, so Strictly-fy me up please.
“It takes me back to my Blue Peter days, it was an all-consuming show where every minute of the day you were doing something for it. You’d get into the office having been away for three weeks and someone had been round to your house to pack your bags to go on your next trip.”
Helen concluded by saying: “I feel like this will be all consuming as well, but I’ve lived that life before and I naively think I might be ready for it.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Rose Ayling-Ellis says her time on ‘EastEnders’ will stay with her “for life”, after her exit aired on Thursday night (22.09.22).
The 27-year-old star made history on the BBC One soap by becoming the programme’s first regular deaf actor in her role as Frankie Lewis, but the character departed Albert Square last night for a new life in Scotland, and Rose will miss her co-stars.
In a behind the scenes video released on the show’s Twitter account, Rose said: “The biggest thing I’m going to miss, I’m going to miss my family here. Especially the Carters. We’ve become so close.
“Without you fans, the show wouldn’t happen, and Frankie wouldn’t even happen.
“I’ve learnt so much while being here, so it will definitely will stay with me for life.
“I’m going to miss everybody here, and I just want to say the biggest thank you to everybody who works here and works hard.
“Bye bye for now and I’ll see you later.”
Rose also took to Twitter to thank her fans.
She tweeted: “Thank you for all the love and support. I really appreciate it”
Last month, the former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star revealed she had filmed her final scenes, and admitted it was “incredibly special” to be the soap’s first regular deaf actor.
She wrote: “Start from my very last day on the square
To my first successful pint in The Vic
And end with the first photo of Frankie
It’s been incredibly special to be @bbceastenders first regular deaf actor. I have loved my time on the show and Frankie has been such an awesome character to play, however now feels like the right time for me to move on and I am excited and ready for new challenges. I will always treasure my time on the show and all the incredible people I have worked with, who have supported my growth as an actor these last two years and given me so many amazing memories. (sic)”

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