OHMYGOSSIP — Matt Goss signed up for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ because he was becoming “very reclusive”.
The Bros singer has loved spending the last decade performing in Las Vegas but it was starting to make him feel “really empty”, so when he was approached to take part in the Latin and ballroom contest, he felt it was just what he needed to pull him out of the rut he’d ended up in.
He said: “The 11 years in Vegas was an incredible experience, and to be a headliner there is an honour, but I wasn’t happy at the end. And I found myself just doing shows, and on the way home I’d be feeling really empty.
“As a singer, it’s very hard to say that, because singing is my joy. It’s my peace. And I felt disconnected, and I knew that I’d become very reclusive.
“It just so happened that I made the decision, after the success of my last record, to come back to the UK. Strictly called, and I thought, ‘if I don’t do this, in a way, I’m just going to go back to my comfort zone of just working…’.
“I’ve gone through grief, and I just wanted to live a bit more and be happy. And ‘Strictly’… it’s a joy.”
Matt is already showing his competitive side, admitting he “isn’t here to lose”.
He added: “I am bloody nervous though. I’m certainly not here to lose, I want to win.”
The 53-year-old singer insisted his musical background is more likely to be a disadvantage than beneficial when it comes to preparing for the show.
Referring to fellow contestant and pop star Fleur East, he told reporters: “The very thing that’s going to be a hindrance to us is the fact we’re not told, ‘you must put your foot there, leave it there, you must move this way, you must do this…’
“The reason we didn’t want proper jobs is because we don’t like to be told what to do on stage. And when you do it for so long, it is a hard habit to break.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Piers Morgan has defended Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield over their “queue-jump” controversy.
The former ‘Good Morning Britain’ presenter has shot to the ‘This Morning’ co-hosts’ defence after they came under heavy criticism for appearing to “jump the queue” while visiting Westminster Hall as the late Queen Elizabeth was lying in state, which has prompted a petition for the pair to be “axed from TV”.
Speaking on his TalkTV show ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored’, Piers said: “All hell broke loose about this, they have been subject to, I think, a ridiculously over-the-top campaign.
“20,000 people have signed a petition to have them fired. Of course they shouldn’t be fired, it’s ridiculous.
“It may have been a misjudgement. I said myself on this show, I don’t think anyone should have been jumping the queue full stop, whoever you are, unless you are a world leader and there is a time issue.”
At the time of writing, the online petition has been signed by more than 33,000 people.
Piers also admitted Holly has been left “absolutely distraught” by the reaction.
He said: “Full disclosure, I am a good friend with Holly and I feel very sorry, she is absolutely distraught I think about the reaction.”
But Phil and Holly defended themselves during yesterday’s ‘This Morning’.
Holly said: “Like hundreds of accredited broadcasters and journalists, we were given official permission to access the hall. It was strictly for the purpose of reporting on the event for millions of people in the UK who haven’t been able to visit Westminster in person.
“The rules were that we would be quickly escorted around the edges to a platform at the back. In contrast, those paying respect walked along a carpeted area beside the coffin and were given time to pause.
“None of the broadcasters and journalists there took anyone’s place in the queue, and no one filed past the queen. We of course respected those rules.
“However, we realise that it may have looked like something else, and therefore totally understand the reaction. Please know that we would never jump the queue.”
ITV had previously explained that the two stars were at Westminster “in a professional capacity”.
The broadcaster said: “Hello everyone, we would like to clarify something. We asked Phillip and Holly to be part of a film for this Tuesday’s programme.
“They did not jump the queue, have VIP access or file past the queen lying in state – but instead were there in a professional capacity as part of the world’s media to report on the event.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jacques O’Neill has been offered a way back into rugby.
The former ‘Love Island’ star quit Castleford Tigers to join the ITV2 dating show line-up earlier this summer, but he has now been given the chance to represent his native Cumbria against Jamaica in a World Cup warm-up match on October 7th.
Speaking to BBC Radio Cumbria, Barrow Raiders head coach Paul Crarey said: “Jacques is definitely a Cumbrian and he would be an option if he wanted to play.
“He would probably bring people in to watch and raise the profile of Cumbrian rugby league.”
Jacques – who was born in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria – quit ‘Love Island’ before the end of the series because he wasn’t feeling himself on the show.
Following Jacques’ show exit in July, the star was offered support from his former rugby league club’s Welfare Officer.
A tweet on Castleford Tigers’ official Twitter account read: “Castleford Tigers can confirm that today, Jacques O’Neill has been in communication with the club, visited our First Team ahead of today’s training session and that O’Neill can receive support from our Welfare Officer should he wish.”
Castleford also admitted they were looking forward to welcoming Jacques and his mother to a game “very soon”.
A statement on their official website read: “In advance of appearing on the reality TV show Love Island, the Tigers’ Welfare Officer had communication with O’Neill, and this support will continue to be offered to him. Alongside the welcoming nature of our First Team environment, of which he has been a part since the age of 16.
“Castleford Tigers’ primary focus with Jacques at this stage will be to support him. All at the club look forward to welcoming Jacques and his mother Janet to The Mend-A-Hose Jungle for a Betfred Super League match very soon, to cheer on the Fords.
“The Club will make no further comment at this stage.”
In June, Castleford revealed Jacques had been released from his contract ahead of his ‘Love Island’ appearance, but they had the first option to sign the hooker back if he wanted to return to the sport.
A statement read: “Castleford Tigers can confirm that the club has agreed to release Jacques O’Neill from his contract to allow him to pursue another opportunity.
“The Tigers have the first option to sign O’Neill back next year should he wish to return to rugby league.
“Known for a fearless attitude on the field by Castleford supporters, the Cumbrian-born 23-year-old is a proud product of the Tigers’ youth system having come through both our scholarship and academy programmes before making his Super League debut.
“Castleford Tigers would like to wish Jacques well with his new opportunity and thank him for his efforts as a Tiger so far.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Les Dennis wants to return to ‘Coronation Street’ as Mavis Wilton’s long-lost brother.
The 68-year-old comedian and actor played Michael Rodwell on the ITV soap for two-and-a-half years until the character was killed off after suffering a heart attack and being left for dead by evil Pat Phelan (Connor McIntyre).
But Les has come up with an idea for how he might be able to grace the cobbles once again.
Asked on ‘Lorraine’ if he could head back to the show as Michael’s evil twin, he said: “Yeah, we could. Or maybe as Mavis’ brother? Her long-lost brother.”
Show host and ‘Corrie’ super-fan Lorraine Kelly replied: “Mavis’ brother – that would be brilliant. Oh come on, we’ve got to make it happen. That would be fantastic because then Rita would have a friend, which would be great.”
Les said: “Yeah, a friend that would keep saying, ‘Ooh, I don’t really know.’ It could work. Anything is possible.”
Mavis – who was known for her catchphrase “ooh, I don’t really know” – was played by Thelma Barlow from 1971 to 1997 and was regularly part of comical scenes with her corner shop boss Rita Sullivan (Barbara Knox) and her husband Derek Wilton (Peter Baldwin).
Les has admitted he had “a great time” starring in ‘Corrie’.
He said: “I loved playing Michael. He was a lovely character to play. I had a great time playing him, for two-and-a-half years.
Les and his wife Claire Nicholson paid a visit to the ‘Corrie’ set shortly after he filmed his final scenes, and it happened to be on the same day his former co-stars were shooting his character’s funeral scenes.
He previously said: “It was bizarre, it was absolutely bizarre. I was looking at all the Platt family and said, ‘You’re all dressed up.’
“I asked Ollie, who was playing my son, ‘What are you dressed up for’ and he said ‘your funeral’.
“I had no idea so then they said the hearse is down in the Street if you want to go and have a look. So then Claire and I went down and stood by my hearse, with a coffin inside, the order of service and everything in the back. It was quiet freaky but fun as well.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Tony Adams isn’t worried about the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judges’ feedback – because he’s had bottles and carrots “lobbed” at him.
The former Arsenal player – who has previously struggled with drug and alcohol issues – thinks the treatment he got after he left prison, following a drink-driving conviction, and suffering a “mental breakdown” has made him unafraid of what Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke could possibly say about his dancing during the BBC One Latin and ballroom show.
The 55-year-old former footballer said: “I’m going to top you all because when I came out of prison they lobbed bottles at me and I had carrots thrown at me. So – I’ve trumped it.
“I had a mental breakdown when I was 49 and working too hard in China. I’m not working too much, my calendar’s pretty empty for the next three months so I just thought yeah, go for it.”
The former England player – who has son Oliver and daughter Amber with his ex Jane Shea, and Atticus, Hector and Iris with his second wife Poppy Teacher – attributed his problems to the “stress of life” getting a bit too much for him in 2015, as he needed heart surgery.
Tony added: “I nearly died, my main artery was 99 per cent closed.”
He labelled himself a “born worrier” and wanted to get himself out of his comfort zone, hence his decision to go on the Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman-fronted show.
Tony told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “I’m a bit of a born worrier – my mum was a worrier – so I just decided to take things a bit easier and get myself on a silly show.”
The former England defender endured a “very thorough examination” so he won’t be facing the same fate as ‘Peep Show’ star Robert Webb, who had to withdraw from the show last year on doctor’s advice due to his heart condition.
Tony said: “They do a very thorough examination. My physio was quite damning because I’ve got a new metal knee as well. She went ‘no knee slides’. It was, ‘You can’t do this, can’t do that.’ ”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Hollyoaks’ Kirsty-Leigh Porter and singer Siva Kaneswaran are wanted for the next series of ‘Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins’.
The 33-year-old soap star and The Wanted singer, also 33, are both said to have been in talks with bosses of the Channel 4 show about signing up for a brand-new season of the gruelling programme.
A source said: “Siva and Kirsty-Leigh are both sure-fire signings for the next instalment of SAS: Who Dares Wins.
“They have done their fitness assessments and are well on their way to signing on the dotted line for the show.
“Kirsty-Leigh became a mum for the first time last year and is looking to really challenge herself away from ‘Hollyoaks’.”
Pop star Gareth Gates – who shot to fame when he was the runner-up in the first series of the ITV talent show ‘Pop Idol’ in 2002 – is also on ‘Celebrity SAS’ bosses’ shortlist.
The source added to The Sun newspaper’s TV Biz column: “Gareth Gates is also on the line-up for the next series so it’s a real mix of characters.”
A spokesperson for ‘Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins’ said: “In the best traditions of the SAS, this mission is confidential.
“However, full details will be released when the series broadcasts next year.
“In the meantime, tune into the current series of ‘Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins’, Sunday nights at 9pm on Channel 4.”
Earlier this month, it was reported former Health Secretary Matt Hancock had been approached to appear on the show next year.
An insider told the publication at the time: “Matt impressed ‘Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins’ producers when he spoke to them and they want him to take part.
“He would be the biggest name to have signed up for the next series and it would be a real coup for the show.
“Matt knows there is a mixed perception of him in the public eye and he thinks going on the show would reveal a different side to himself.
“It is not unusual for MPs to take part in these kinds of shows and Matt thinks he could go far on SAS, despite it being the hardest of all the reality series on television.”
A spokesperson for the parliamentary representative for West Suffolk claimed he hadn’t “signed up for anything”.
They told the publication: “Matt gets a huge number of offers and is asked to appear on TV shows all the time but he has not signed up to anything.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Kaye Adams has banned her family from coming to the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ studio while she’s a contestant.
The ‘Loose Women’ anchor – who has two daughters, Charley, 20, and Bonnie, 16, with her partner Ian Campbell – believes in the importance of a “clear separation” with her public and private persona, but stressed her kids are “happy with that”.
The 59-year-old presenter said: “They’re quite happy with that.
“There’s quite a clear separation between my work and my family.”
Kaye – whose brood reside in the Scottish city of Glasgow – admitted it would be “expensive” for her family to travel weekly to see her compete for the Glitterball trophy on the BBC One star Latin and ballroom show.
Kaye told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “It’s quite expensive to come from Scotland”.
Recently, the former ‘Wright Stuff’ panellist joked she had “struggled” to nod off after she started rehearsing for the show.
Kaye said: “Struggled to sleep last night after the first day of Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals. Tried to count sheep but couldn’t get past 5, 6, 7, 8.”
The star opted to take part in the show because she couldn’t find “a better way” to mark hitting 60 years old.
She said: “I said I wanted to make the last year of my fifties memorable and I can’t think of a better way of doing it than showing the world my two left feet. Pray for me!”
Sharing the advice that former ‘Strictly’ contestant Ruth Langsford gave her, she added: “She was brilliant, she told me it warts and all but in a really nice supportive way, which was nice.
“She did make me laugh, she said, ‘You will get very sweaty ‘down there’ when you’re training. So bring a little ladies’ bag with pantyliners.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Kym Marsh says being called “fat” on national television by Nigel Lythgoe has prepared her for any potential wrath of the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judges.
The former ‘Coronation Street’ star says being able to “survive” the record executive on the 00s ITV singing contest ‘Popstars’ has quashed any fears of what sharp-tongued Craig Revel Horwood – who sits on the panel alongside Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke – might say about her Latin and ballroom skills.
The 46-year-old actress – who is due to make her dance floor debut this weekend on BBC One – said: “If you can survive what Nigel said to you, you can survive anything.
“I got called fat on national television when I was 24. It was outrageous. That’s probably the worst thing that could happen.
“The ‘Strictly’ judges, we’ll be treating them with respect. The reason they’re there is because they’re professionals. If they tell me I’ve done something wrong, I’ll take it.”
Nigel stood by his comments about the ex Hear’Say member, saying: “She’s made an absolute mint on slimming down, looking fabulous now, acting brilliantly, and she’s made a huge career for herself, bless her.”
Kym – who left ‘Coronation Street’ in 2019 after joining in 2006 – is giving free rein to the ‘Strictly’ wardrobe department to dress her however they want while she competes for the Glitterball trophy alongside other famous faces, including ‘EastEnders’ actor James Bye, and Bros’ Matt Goss.
She told The Sun newspaper: “I said to the costume team, ‘Do what you want, I’m not bothered. Let’s go for it,’ because it’s the experience of it.
“You can’t come in and go, ‘No, I can only look like this every day.’
“There’s no point doing this unless you’re going to get involved in the whole thing. That’s part of the excitement of it.
“But you do overthink things and also it doesn’t change that your nerves are still there – we’re still going to be absolutely bricking it.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Richie Anderson wanted a same-sex partner on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ to celebrate his 10th anniversary with his partner.
The BBC Radio 2 presenter wanted to mark his relationship with his significant other Dean Eagles and the 50th anniversary of London Pride celebrations by dancing with a man on the BBC One Latin and ballroom competition.
The 34-year-old DJ told Mirror Online: “They actually gave me the option. They rang me up and they said, ‘We want you to be on Strictly this year’ – I ran off screaming and they were like, ‘Can you come back to the phone?’ They went, ‘We’re booking you for you, so it’s up to you whether you want to dance with a female partner or a male partner.’
“I spoke to my partner Dean and this year is our 10-year anniversary and we have to – for our 10 year anniversary – it’s the 50th anniversary of Pride this year as well – we have to dance with a man.
“So we spoke about it and I can’t imagine me lifting a female pro up but … I just can’t wait to be out there and I’m proud to be dancing with one of the male pros and I hope they feel the same way!”
Richie is excited for the “sparkles and sequins”.
At the time of his reveal, the star – who will compete alongside Tony Adams, James Bye and Ellie Taylor, among others – said: “This is a dream come true! I cannot wait to get in those sparkles and sequins and shimmy across the most famous dance floor in the world! Strictly is the ultimate feel-good show, as soon as I hear that iconic theme tune it’s just pure escapism.
“I’m going to have to cancel my legendary Strictly launch night kitchen party that I throw every year, I’m sure my friends and family will understand. It’s also a massive honour to be part of an all-male dance partnership, it’s so important we have that inclusion on such a huge show.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sarah Cawood has been diagnosed with stage one breast cancer.
The 50-year-old TV presenter says she has the “the Carlsberg of breast cancers”, and feels “really lucky” that she only has a “very small cancerous lump”.
A lump in her breast was discovered in follow-up tests after her first ever routine mammogram, and despite fearing she may have an “aggressive” form of cancer, she ended up being “demob happy” with the result.
She said: “The surgeon went, ‘Can you see that? That’s a very small cancerous lump’. And I went, ‘Oh, OK, is it aggressive?’.
“And she said, ‘No’. And I went, ‘Brilliant’. I was demob happy. I was like, ‘OK, so easily fixed?’, and she was like, ‘Yes, not really much of a problem’.
“Nobody cried, it wasn’t very dramatic. It’s just a lumpectomy, radio-therapy, then a drug called Tamoxifen, which is a hormone blocker, for five to 10 years.
“It really is the Carlsberg of breast cancers. If you have to have it, this is the one to have. I feel really lucky. There are people that really are up s*** creek without a paddle, who have cancer, and I am not that person.”
The former ‘Live and Kicking’ host – who has son Hunter, 10, and nine-year-old daughter Autumn with husband Andy Merry – admits she regrets not doing more lads’ magazine shoots to build her profile early on in her career, because the star insists she has “epic” breasts and claims they are “better than Denise van Outen’s”.
She added to The Sun newspaper: “Back then, the way to really get your profile built up was to do lads’ mags shoots and I didn’t. Partly because of [her then-boyfriend] Adam [Devlin] and partly out of some weird sense of propriety.
“Like, I’m not going to get my boobs out to get ahead. Why the f*** not? My boobs were epic. They still are.
“They were honestly the best boobs — better than Denise van Outen’s, I’d say. So I should have got them out. Why didn’t I? I was really conflicted. If I’d done more lads’ mags shoots, my profile would have been higher, I’d have been offered more of the high-profile jobs.
“Who knows? I could be presenting ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ now. But that didn’t happen and I don’t have any regrets. Because otherwise I’d never have met my husband Andy. It’s all Sliding Doors, isn’t it?”

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