OHMYGOSSIP — Dame Joanna Lumley would be “quite happy” to have a gin and tonic for supper.
The 76-year-old actress – who is known for her role as boozy fashion editor Patsy Stone on iconic sitcom ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ alongside Jennifer Saunders as hapless PR guru Edina Monsoon – admitted that she “doesn’t have a sweet tooth” and prefers salty snacks for dinner.
She said: “I would be quite happy with a gin and tonic and some nuts for supper. I do love crisps too, especially when combined with the excuse of a dip. It means you can try all kinds of tortillas and stuff. I don’t have a sweet tooth. I have a salty tooth. I don’t long for chocolates or cakes.”
The former model went on to explain that when she moved to London in the 1960s, she and her flatmates were without a fridge and once bought “very cheap offal” intended for cats but claimed that people were “thinner” in those days because there was not a widespread culture of fast food that exists today.
She told the MailOnline: “When I moved to London, four of us shared a flat in Earl’s Court and we didn’t have a fridge.
So we’d store the milk on the windowsill. If occasionally, as a model, I was taken out to dinner, I would steal the bread rolls and put them in my bag to take home.I remember once buying some very cheap offal from the butcher called melts [ox spleen]. You usually feed it to pets. We thought, well, if cats can eat it, we probably can too. It was utterly repellent. In those days, everybody was thinner because there was no fast food. Now there are all these delivery companies.
This idea that your life is so busy that you can’t be bothered to shop, with people just bringing stuff to you… it’s terribly expensive. Just make it yourself!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — June Spencer has quit ‘The Archers’ after 72 years.
The 103-year-old actress has appeared on the BBC Radio soap opera as Peggy Woolley since its first episodes in 1950 and is the second- longest serving soap actor in the world but announced on Monday (08.08.22) that she is retiring from the show and her final episode was broadcast on July 31.
In a statement, she said: “In 1950 I helped to plant an acorn. It took root and in January 1951 it was planted out and called ‘The Archers’. Over the years it has thrived and become a splendid great tree with many branches. But now this old branch, known as Peggy, has become weak and unsafe so I decided it was high time she ‘boughed’ out, so I have duly lopped her.”
June- who was given a a lifetime achievement award at the 2014 BBC audio drama awards and was made a CBE in the 2017 birthday honours for services to drama and charity – took a break from the show in 1954 but returned in 1961 and has spent a total of 65 years playing the role, so is beaten to the record by ‘The Archers’ Lesley Sawear, who has sent 67 years as Christine Barford .
‘The Archers’ editor Jeremy Howe said: “I think working with June Spencer has been one of the greatest privileges of my many decades in drama. Her Peggy is one of the great creations of broadcasting – utterly charming, utterly ruthless, sharp as a knife and witty in spades.
To think that June has commanded the airwaves over an Archers career of over 70 years beggars belief. I have rarely worked with such an inventive, focused and technically brilliant actor, or such a lovely person. Myself and The Archers’ team and cast wish June a well-deserved and long retirement – and I know that if she doesn’t think the show is up to the mark, June will be letting us know. Bravo the legend that is June Spencer.”
Meanwhile, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall – who once made a guest appearance as herself on the show – noted: “Peggy is a true national treasure who has been part of my life, and millions of others, for as long as I can remember.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Stacey Solomon “organised every last detail” of her wedding to Joe Swash.
The 32-year-old presenter tied the knot with former ‘EastEnders’ actor Joe – with whom she has Rex, three, and Rose, nine months and is also mum to Zachary, 14, and Leighton, 10, from previous relationships – towards the end of July at their Essex mansion, and her ‘Loose Women’ co-star Linda Robson has explained that the ceremony was “classic Stacey.”
She said: ” She organised everything down to every detail. It was amazing and it was classic Stacey. She looked amazing and so did Joe., all of the pageboys and all of the bridesmaids. The kids all looked beautiful. We had singers and we had surprises. Stacey and Jemma, her sister, organised everything.”
The ‘Birds of a Feather’ actress has known Joe – who also has 15-year-old Harry ex-fiancée Emma Sophocleous – since he was a child and is said to be s the only one of Stacey’s ‘Loose Women’ colleagues to have attended the nuptials but explained that the service was very “moving” because Joe lost his dad Ricky to a heart condition back in 1994 and “everyone cried” when his mum Kiffy walked him up the aisle instead.
She told OK! Magazine: “There were many best men. The speeches went on a little long. So it was two of Joe’s best mates and all his sons and that. The kids were all pageboys and bridesmaids. It was very moving because Joe’s mum walked him up the aisle because he lost his dad a long time ago. We’re really close with the Swash family – they live opposite me. Everyone cried. Stacey was crying, Joe was crying, everyone was crying.”
Following the service, former ‘X Factor’ contestant Stacey described the whole day as a “dream.”
Stacey told her 5.3 million Instagram followers: “Forever. Me and My Husband. I don’t think I will ever get used to saying that. It all feels like a dream. It was a special day that we didn’t want to end. We love you all and the special community we’ve built on here.”(sic)

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OHMYGOSSIP — Daniel Mays says Stephen Graham was his Cilla Black.
The 44-year-old actor is married to Louise Burton and has 17-year-old Mylo and daughter Dixie, nine, with her but admitted that he was “too scared” to ask her on a date and that his ‘Line of Duty’ co-star was his version of the late TV legend, who played matchmaker to hundreds of couples on ITV dating show ‘Blind Date’ for almost two decades between 1985 and 2003.
He said: “Stephen is my Cilla Black. He’s a Scouser too, there’s the connection. He was a matchmaker for me and my wife. She was a makeup artist and we were working on show years ago and I couldn’t ask her out, I was too scared. But then Stephen stepped in and put us together. It’s all his fault!”
Meanwhile, Daniel has teamed up with Stephen, 49, once again for a new series of Sky Comedy show ‘Code 404’, which he describes as a “slapstick twist” on their BBC police drama and revealed that he managed to get his daughter a part in the first episode before joking that he “doesn’t know where she gets it from.”.
Speaking on ITV’s ‘Lorraine’, he told stand-in host Ranvir Singh: “We’ve got Stephen Graham and Anna Maxwell Martin in the show. All three of us have been in ‘Line of Duty’ so this is a kind of twist on it all. ‘Code 404’ you kind of leave your brain in the corridor with it. It’s slapstick, it’s silly and it’s a whole lot of fun really. It’s just a chance for Stephen and I to play in the comedy world and we had such a ball making it for six weeks and we never stopped giggling with each other.”
“My daughter Dixie, who is nine years old, she appears in the first episode as a cheeky school girl. When I read it in the script, I thought ‘I know exactly the person who could play that’ and she was absolutely fantastic. She was so relaxed and assured on set and loved it. I think she wants to do more. My son was in ‘Matilda’ in the West End but I think Mylo is more interested in going behind the scenes. I don’t know where they get it from!”
The third series of ‘Code 404’ started airing in the UK on Thursday 4 August at 9pm and will be shown as double-bills over three weeks.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Lauren Goodger is in hiding with a broken eye socket after an suffering an alleged assault by her boyfriend.
The 35-year-old reality star – who has been dating Charles Drury, 25, since 2020 and has Larose, twelve months, with him – is said to be staying with a friend following the alleged attack.
Police were called in the early hours of Thursday (04.08.22) after ‘the former ‘TOWIE’ star was taken into hospital with serious facial injuries following a confrontation with her builder boyfriend Charles Drury.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: “She suffered some nasty injuries and fears she has a broken eye socket.
“Lauren is now in hiding with a friend. She’s really stressed that Charlie’s bail conditions have not specified that he’s kept out of the Essex area. She doesn’t want him to be allowed to set foot in Essex. She is very shaken by this situation.”
Charles – who previously dated ex-glamour model Katie Price – denied carrying out the attack and told the paper: “There’s a completely different side to stuff.”
The altercation is said to have taken place shortly after a private family funeral for the couple’s baby girl Lorena, who died a month ago after being born with the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck
At the time of the attack, a source said: “It happened after Lauren and Charlie came back from Lorena’s funeral.
“They had a private family ceremony on Wednesday which was not publicised. It was obviously a very emotional time.
“Lauren did not drink after the funeral and was trying her best to hold it together.
“She has been interviewed by the officers on Thursday and Friday.
“Everyone who knows her is so upset – she was already at absolute rock bottom but it’s somehow got worse.”
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said on Friday night (05.08.22): “Police were called at 00.37 hrs on Thursday, August 4 to reports of an altercation at a residential address in Upminster, Essex.
“Officers attended. At the scene a woman, aged 30s, was found with facial injuries.
“A man, aged 25, was arrested on suspicion of assault.
“He was taken to an east London police station and subsequently bailed pending further inquiries. Inquiries continue.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Matt Lucas decided to lose after watching himself on television.
The 48-year-old TV star – who hosts Channel 4 baking competition ‘The Great British Bake Off’ alongside Noel Fielding – received a message from Lord Alan Sugar congratulating him on his transformation and replied by noting that he was inspired to lose the weight after realising that he could “barely fit” on the screen.
He tweeted: “Thanks. Basically, I was already pretty big and then I went into a large white tent and ate most of the cake inside. Then I saw myself on telly and thought ‘I can barely fit on the screen and realised it was time to do something about it. That said, I have just had a Pot Noodle!”
The ‘Little Britain’ star once weighed a reported 14 stone and previously explained that he knew he had to do “something” about his diet during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
During an appearance on ITV’s ‘Lorraine’, he was asked: “How on Earth though, have you been in lockdown and working on Bake Off and you’ve lost tonnes of weight?”
Matt replied: “I’ve lost some weight, I needed to take the edge off, because I put on a lot of weight in lockdown,
“I just had to do something about it.
“I’ve still got a bit of a tum, I’ve got a little bit of a tum, I’m not a skinny Minnie.
“I might have to make a game of it when I go out and exercise to stay out of people’s way. I don’t have a garden so I have to find a way to do that.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Matt Goss is the latest celebrity to join ‘Strictly Come Dancing.’
The 53-year-old pop star – who achieved a string of hits such as ‘When Will I Be Famous? alongside his twin brother Luke as part of pop group Bros back in the 1980s – is set to take part in the BBC ballroom competition when it returns to screens later this year and joked that although he is “nervous”, he is “optimistic” because he is “very supple”.
He said: “I’m extremely nervous and excited, but I’m optimistic because I’m very supple from the knees down.”
The announcement comes just hours after it was revealed that Kiss FM DJ Tyler West, 26, will also be putting on his dancing shoes in a bid to win the Glitterball Trophy.
He said: “I am SO gassed to be joining the Strictly family! As I started writing this I already got cramp. It’s going to be one crazy incredible journey which will no doubt be SO far outside my comfort zone. It’s a show that means so much to me and my family and I can’t wait to seriously shake a leg on that shiny dance floor… with a side of sequins.”
So far, ‘Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisp’ star Will Mellor and ex-‘Corrie’ actress Kym Marsh as well as journalist Kaye Adams, DJ Richie Anderson and comic Jayde Adams have signed up for the next series of the show, while former England footballer Tony Adams is also rumoured to be taking part.
‘Loose Women’ star Kaye, 59, admitted that she was “terrified” to have signed up for the series but decided to take part after “embracing” her age before she hits the milestone birthday.
She said: “It’s me! I’m absolutely terrified because I can’t dance. I could think of a million reasons not to do this. But I thought I might be sitting in September thinking I’m 59 – I’ve always lied about my age but I’ve decided to embrace it and so I’m 60 at the end of this year and I thought ‘Why not?’ I can’t make much of a fool of myself!”
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ is set to return to BBC One on September 10.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Culculoglu secured a landslide ‘Love Island’ win, with nearly 64 per cent of the vote.
The couple took home the ITV2 dating show’s £50,000 prize on Monday night’s (01.08.22) finale, and it’s now been revealed they received 63.69 per cent of the vote, as the public backed the Italian businessman and Turkish soap star in their droves.
Gemma Owen and Luca Bish finished second with 14.47 per cent of the vote, following by bronze medallists Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope on 11.77 per cent.
But Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page narrowly missed out on a podium finish with 10.07 per cent of the vote.
Following Ekin-Su, who is from Istanbul, Turkey, and Rome-born Davide’s victory, online searches for “learn Turkish” and “learn Italian” have sky rocketed.
Analysis of Google search data by Dictionarypedia has revealed searches for “learn Turkish” exploded 621 per cent on Monday, more than six times the average search volume.
There were even more people looking into the possibility of learning Italian, with an 855 per cent boost on the day of the ‘Love Island’ finale.
‘Love Island’ viewers are also keen to visit Ekin-Su and Davide’s home nations.
The data revealed searches for “visit Italy” exploded 495 per cent overnight, and searches for “visit Turkey” rose 374 per cent.
A spokesperson from Dictionarypedia – www.dictionarypedia.com – commented on the findings: “In the past couple of months the British public have been tuning in every night to watch Ekin-Su and Davide become a couple whilst in the ‘Love Island’ villa.
“Throughout the series, both bombshells have spoken about their heritage and love for Turkey and Italy, referring to themselves as an ‘Italian stallion’ and ‘Turkish delight’.
“We have seen the couple teach each other about various aspects of Italian and Turkish culture and food, with their confession of love being spoken in Italian.
“This has clearly had an impact on audiences, with the findings showing that every time ‘Love Island’ has aired in the last week, interest in learning the Italian and Turkish languages, have risen dramatically.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Millie Gibson looks set to quit ‘Coronation Street’.
The 18-year-old star – who won the Best Young Performer accolade at the British Soap Awards in June – is expected to depart her role of Kelly Neelan this autumn in an “explosive” exit.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “Millie’s a huge talent. She has loved her time on the soap but there’s a lot of excitement about what she’s going to do next.
“Everyone has been sworn to secrecy over her exit storyline.
“It’s going to be explosive. Millie’s not even telling people if the door has been left open for her.”
It’s thought Millie’s character Kelly may find out the truth about Gary Windass (Mikey North), who killed her loan shark father Rick Neelan (Greg Wood).
The source said: “Gary’s managed to keep his involvement in the death secret, but it looks like Kelly will finally discover the truth.”
ITV recently teased: “The clock has been ticking for Gary Windass ever since he took in the teenage daughter of the man he murdered.
“Increasingly seeing Gary as a father figure, Kelly Neelan was left further indebted to Gary when he rescued her from the clutches of dad Rick’s shady associates in scenes aired in July.
“But having witnessed how far Gary is willing to go to keep her safe, Kelly starts to wonder if he has crossed that line before.
“Meanwhile, Gary’s wife Maria continues to struggle with the unwanted online attention her council work has brought and Gary is determined to protect her. But Is Gary’s past about to catch up with him?”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘EastEnders’ star Shane Richie is set to appear in a Christmas pantomime.
The 58-year-old actor will be playing Muddles in Plymouth Theatre Royal’s rendition of ‘Sleeping Beauty’, which is to showcase in December.
In an announcement, Shane said: “’Sleeping Beauty’ is a great story with plenty of opportunity for big laughs and slapstick jokes that will entertain the whole family.”
Shane looks set to be busy after it was revealed he is also to reprise his iconic ‘EastEnders’ role as Alfie Moon in the BBC Soap.
Alfie first rocked up to Albert Square back in 2002 and made his last appearance in 2019. The BBC confirmed Shane’s return to ‘EastEnders’ last month, and the star is looking forward to his comeback.
He said at the time: “It’s an absolute honour and privilege to be asked back to my TV home of Albert Square. I’m looking forward to catching up with some old cast mates and meeting some new ones.
“The new exec producer Chris Clenshaw has been instrumental in wanting to bring Alfie Moon back with some wonderful storylines … and who am I to say no?! I can’t wait.”
Chris, who’s equally excited about Alfie’s return, added: “Shane Richie created one of the most iconic, loveable and most memorable characters in soap, and to welcome him back to Walford is an absolute pleasure. A lot’s happened since Alfie’s been away from the Square but wherever his floral shirts go you can expect fun, frolics and, of course, the odd porky-pie. We’re over the moon to have him home.”
Shane’s return is also thought to be a positive for his co-star Jessie Wallace, who plays his ex Kat Slater.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “It secures the future of Jessie as Kat, because together they deliver one of ‘EastEnders’ most captivating love stories.
“Having them on the cast is seen as a dynamite combination that might get more diehard fans tuning in again.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Loose Women’ is to bring back the show’s live studio audience from early September.
Show panellist Coleen Nolan revealed on today’s (03.08.22) episode that the ITV talk show will welcome viewers back into the studio from next month, after the programme previously stopped having a live crowd due to COVID restrictions.
She said: “This studio needs filling up, so from early September we are bringing back the studio audience.
“It’s going to be nerve-wracking though, because it’s been so long.
“It’ll be nice in all the breaks having them to talk to.”
She joked: “Instead of having to talk to you lot [her fellow panellists] all the time.”
Show anchor Christine Lampard added: “We’ve really missed having a studio audience.
“It’s just us here, and it’ll be so lovely to see you all coming back. We want to get as many of you as possible to fill up this studio from early September.
“It’s a chance to meet all of us, and you can have a sneak peek behind the scenes. The bits you don’t get to see on the telly. All sorts of stuff.”
Jane Moore admitted the return of the show’s studio audience would also be a new experience for several panellists, including former ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ star Frankie Bridge and ‘Ackley Bridge’ actress Sunetra Sarker.
She said: “It’s going to be so weird, because none of them have worked with an audience [on the show].”
Viewers keen to watch the show in the studio can apply for free tickets on itv.com/loosewomen

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OHMYGOSSIP — Kylie Minogue admitted “there were tears” when she filmed a cameo in the final episode of ‘Neighbours’.
The 54-year-old superstar reprised her role as mechanic Charlene Mitchell alongside on-screen husband Scott Robinson – played by Jason Donovan – in the final episode of the Australian soap opera last month and admitted it was an emotional day of filming.
She shared a number of pictures of herself and Jason, 54, in character as Charlene and Scott and wrote: “Yep, there were tears! Congratulations to the @neighbours team for the heart-warming and celebratory finale. You’ll be in my heart always!!! #neighbours @jdonofficial.”
Jason previously shared some pictures of himself and Kylie and wrote: “So good to be back with this absolute legend @kylieminogue. Scott and Charlene final scenes @neighbours.”
Meanwhile, it was previously revealed that Kylie “didn’t want to overshadow” the current cast of ‘Neighbours’ during its finale episode.
Following criticism from fans that she only uttered two lines, producer and writer Jason Herbison explained that her appearance was “always going to be small.”
He said: “Our discussions with Jason and Kylie were always about making a small appearance. They didn’t want to overshadow the current cast or make the finale about them.”
Kylie joined the cast of ‘Neighbours’ in 1986 but left the series in 1988 to embark on a pop career and went on to enjoy decades of chart success with hits such as ‘I Should Be So Lucky’, and ‘Can’t Get You out of My Head’ and even teamed up with then-boyfriend Jason to release chart-topper ‘Especially For You’ in 1989, which could be heard playing as the on-screen couple made their return to Ramsay Street in the finale.
And Herbison went on to explain that Kylie and Jason’s scenes were shot before he had even written the episode and “hates” to see the ‘Spinning Around’ legend facing backlash.
He told TV Tonight: “We also filmed their scenes before I’d written the episode, so whatever we filmed had to fit in with that. I hate to see Kylie copping any criticism – she was nothing short of amazing on the day.”
‘Neighbours’ initially aired on BBC One from 1986 until 2008 before being shown on Channel 5 and the soap relied on funding from the British network but in February 2022, the broadcaster confirmed they were to focus on UK drama instead.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Kym Marsh has signed up for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The former ‘Coronation Street’ star is said to have considered the BBC’s offer to appear on the Latin and ballroom show “carefully” because she is filming for returning school drama ‘Waterloo Road’ at the end of the year.
A BBC source said: “We have been keen to sign Kym for a while and approached her many times in the past but it has never worked out.
“When we approached her this year she was interested, which was very exciting for us.
“As well as her presenting work, she is filming for ‘Waterloo Road’ at the end of the year, so she had to consider it carefully.”
The BBC are said to be delighted at signing the ‘Morning Live’ presenter to this year’s show.
The source added to The Sun newspaper: “But, thankfully, she has come back with a yes and everyone is thrilled she is going to be joining this year’s celebrities.
“It is a massive coup for us and Kym will be a stellar addition to the cast.”
Last month, Kym was said to be in talks with ‘Strictly’ bosses about appearing on the show.
A source said at the time: “Kym has been repeatedly approached by Strictly over the years, but it has never been the right time for her to say yes.
“Conversations are ongoing and she is considering if she wants to go ahead. Meanwhile the BBC are doing everything they can to persuade her.”
Former England and Arsenal defender Tony Adams was also said to be in advanced talks to appear on the show.
An insider recently said: “This is shaping up to be a fantastic year for Strictly. They are thrilled to have brought a footballing legend of Tony’s stature to the table.
“And they are pulling out all the stops to sign Kym as well. She has been a target for them for years, and while it is not a done deal, they are very hopeful.
“She has her offer and is considering her options.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Will Mellor has been confirmed as the first contestant for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ 2022.
The 46-year-old actor – who has appeared in ‘Hollyoaks’, ‘Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps’ and ‘Line of Duty’ – will compete on the upcoming 20th series of the BBC dance show.
Will said: “I’m honestly so chuffed to be taking part in ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ this year! Not going to lie, it’s totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge challenge but that’s what life is all about. This is also my Mum’s favourite show and she’s had a really tough few years so I’m doing this is for her as well. Bring it on!”
The news was revealed on Thursday (04.08.22) morning on BBC Breakfast on BBC One, where Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt spoke with Will about his participation in the show.
Meanwhile, it was recently revealed that ‘Strictly’ will welcome a live studio audience back this year, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fans have been invited to apply for tickets to watch an advance recording of the launch show on Wednesday, September 7, with the live shows expected to follow that weekend.
A message from the BBC states: “Dust off your dancing shoes, Strictly Come Dancing is back!
“The stunning 20th series returns, bringing glamour and show-stopping dancing back to Saturday nights on BBC One – and we’re extremely excited to be able to welcome an audience back to the studio for this year’s shows.
“Hosted by the very talented and glamorous Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, the show will once again come live from Elstree Film and Television Studios.
“Registration is now open to be part of the exciting Launch Show, which is recording in advance of this year’s live shows on Wednesday, September 7.”
And, there is more excitement in store for fans as show bosses are planning a special group routine on August 24, to mark 100 years of the BBC.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will return to host the 20th series of the show, while Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke will all take their places on the judging panel.
Four new professional dancers have joined ‘Strictly’ this year; European cup winner Vito Coppola, Chinese National Champion Carlos Gu, former Under 21 British National Champion Lauren Oakley and Latin dance champion Michelle Tsiakkas.

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