Gucci Cruise 2026 show: glamour, glitter and a gnocchi tribute
What a holding pattern, however. On Wednesday night in its hometown of Florence — more specifically, in the lavish fresco-strewn palazzo where the brand keeps its huge archive — it presented its latest Cruise collection. The front row included Jeff Goldblum, Viola Davis and Paul Mescal.
The show was a reminder that this is a world in which G stands not just for Gucci but for glamour, not to mention glitter. Even the tights came spangled with diamanté interlocked Gs. Huge fur coats were cheek by jowl with slinky dresses for day and night, and the vast sunglasses were definitely
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Natalie Imbruglia and Delta Goodrem 'in talks to join cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2025' - as Gladiator Nitro is the first star announced
and Delta Goodrem are reportedly in talks to join the cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2025. The Australian soap legends, 50 and 40 respectively, are said to be in the midst of 'negotiations' to sign up for the BBC dancing show, while fellow Aussie soap star Stephen Dennis is also said to be in the running. If Natalie and Delta appear on the show, they'll join Gladiators star Nitro in the line-up amid the announcement he's the first celebrity to sign up for the show. A source told The Sun of Natalie and Delta's potential signing: 'Talks are at a point where things could go in a number of different directions but if both celebrities signed up then that would be seen as quite a coup for the show. 'Delta and Natalie would bring some glamour to the programme, and be some of this year's most eagerly anticipated competitors. 'If all three former Neighbours stars end up performing, the Strictly dance floor will end up looking more like Ramsay Street.' It comes as Olympian and Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, known for his alter-ego Nitro, has been confirmed as the first celebrity taking part in the new series, after competing on the Christmas Special last year. His involvement was revealed in a prank to CBBC Newsround viewers, after the BBC had previously said the first stars taking part would be revealed much later in the day. Flexing his reputation as a star of Gladiators: Epic Pranks, Harry, 36, appeared live in the Newsround studio disguised as 'world-famous choreographer Nicky Trott', there to talk about his recent work on a scientific study into the benefits of dancing. His disguise was not enough to fool Newsround presenter Jenny Lawrence though, who quickly rumbled who she was really talking to. Harry then gave the real reason he was there: to tell the world he's taking part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing! Harry is an Olympian, multi gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter, and star of Gladiators. As a sprinter he has competed at the highest level in the UK since his youth, becoming the first athlete to win gold medals at both 100 and 200 metres at the World Youth Championships, and winning the 2005 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award aged 17. Harry has gone on to win gold in the 4x100m relay at the European Championships and at the Commonwealth Games. He has competed in two Olympic games and is a three-time European Champion and two-time Commonwealth Champion. In 2023, Harry was unveiled as Nitro in the hit BBC series Gladiators, and he took part in last year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special partnered with Nancy Xu. On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Harry said: 'After the Christmas Special, it was so nice I just had to do it twice! I'm so excited to be part of the Strictly family this series and I'm ready to give it all I've got. 'I'll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor. Let's hope I'm as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track.' The next three celebrity contestants joining the new series of Strictly will be announced live on The One Show at 7pm. On Sunday it was reported that Natalie Imbruglia and Delta Goodrem are 'in negotiations' to take part in the show. A new report suggested the two Australian stars are both in talks to appear while another former Neighbours star - Stefan Dennis - is also said to be in the running. A source told The Sun: 'Talks are at a point where things could go in a number of different directions but if both celebrities signed up then that would be seen as quite a coup for the show. 'Delta and Natalie would bring some glamour to the programme, and be some of this year's most eagerly anticipated competitors. 'If all three former Neighbours stars end up performing, the Strictly dance floor will end up looking more like Ramsay Street.' Strictly's new series has been hit by a string of scandals in the lead-up to its return, including revelations that the broadcaster had hired a law firm to probe allegations of drug taking by two individuals. One of the stars involved in the drugs probe was also suspected of drinking while working on the show after crew smelt alcohol on their breath. The Sun alleged that it was widely known that the pair, who have not been named, took the Class A substance, and that one of these Strictly performers were known for being a drinker. The publication have now reported that junior members of the team were asked to keep an eye on them during last year's show and to look for signs that they may have been boozing during work hours. Over the weekend, a staffer also claimed they were offered cocaine by one of the show's stars. He told The Sun: 'The main partying is on site at Elstree after filming of the live show has finished. Boozing and drug taking goes on until 3am, sometimes 4am. The smoking area outside is a hive of activity. Cocaine gets taken there'. He went on to claim that drug use was so common on the show, that when he found a suspicious bag of white powder, a unfazed senior producer told him to 'leave it on my desk' as the incident failed to raise even an eyebrow. The staff member also said the show's annual special filmed at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom was an especially 'big party night' full of debauchery. 'I was offered cocaine by a star at an after show party. Lots of people would go back to the hotel. It was a closed-off party, just for the cast and crew. It went on until 5am, even to 6am, it was insane. People were wired and you could see it in their eyes'. A BBC spokesperson told Daily Mail: 'We have clear protocols and policies in place for dealing with any serious complaint raised with us. We would always encourage people to speak to us if they have concerns. It would not be appropriate for us to comment further.' The shock allegations come amid a long period of controversy for the BBC and Strictly over the past year or so. In July last year, more than six months after quitting the show citing 'personal reasons', actress Amanda Abbington accused pro dancer Giovanni Pernice of 'unnecessary, cruel and mean behaviour' during their time dancing together on Strictly. Giovanni rejected the claims immediately, and a BBC investigation ruled in September that her claims of physical aggression and threatening behaviour were not upheld. When BBC bosses published their report into Giovanni's behaviour, it cleared him of the most serious allegations of physical aggression, but upheld verbal bullying and harassment. Complaints of verbal bullying and harassment meant the BBC issued an apology to Amanda, but Giovanni said he was 'pleased the report has not found any evidence of threatening or abusive behaviour '. Elsewhere, the show was plunged into crisis after Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans made a controversial joke during his time preparing for the Strictly tour in January. He used a vile sexual innuendo and was also caught up in a 'wandering hand' incident with dance partner Katya Jones , who seemed to remove his arm from her lower waist on the show. After the BBC launched an investigation into his conduct, bosses decided not to renew his radio contract for his show. The TV star confirmed in May that they will not be renewing his one-year rolling contract following a four-month investigation after the inappropriate comments made during his time on Strictly. Elsewhere, in further scandals for the BBC, Gregg Wallace was recently dismissed from MasterChef after more than 40 complaints against him were upheld following a BBC investigation. While his co-star John Torode was also sacked after two decades over allegations that he used the N-word, which he claims to have 'absolutely no recollection' of. In separate further controversy, it's recently been reported that Naga Munchetty could face an investigation from BBC bosses after she was accused of bullying a junior colleague. The BBC Breakfast host, 50, has been placed 'under review' while bosses consider escalating complaints to a formal investigation, The Sun reports. A source said higher-ups had heard from several colleagues and logged concerns over her 'hard' and 'bullying' behaviour on the breakfast show, as well as her Radio 5 Live show.
BBC News
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Biddy Baxter: Tributes paid to Blue Peter legend
Tributes are being paid to one of the legends of UK children's TV. Joan Baxter, or Biddy Baxter as she was known, has died at the age of 92, friends and former colleagues have Baxter was in charge of Blue Peter for more than twenty years, turning it into one of TV's most famous and popular shows. When she was given a special TV award by Sir David Attenborough, he said no-one has been more dedicated or passionate in the history of children's television. Biddy Baxter joined Blue Peter in 1962, and became the programme's editor three years had a huge impact, transforming it into one of the most successful children's TV also worked closely with Edward Barnes, the creator of Newsround. Baxter came up with many of the ideas that are still a big part of Blue Peter today. She was passionate about getting young viewers involved in the show, which was unusual for TV programmes at that a year of being in charge of the show, she had introduced the iconic Blue Peter badge after asking a young artist called Tony Hart to design the ship also launched Blue Peter's annual appeals, collecting old toys and silver paper for good also created the first Blue Peter garden, and it was her idea to introduce a Blue Peter pet to the programme. Biddy Baxter left the programme in 1988, and on her departure she was awarded a Blue Peter Gold Badge, the programme's highest 2013, she was presented with a special BAFTA for her work on Blue Sir David Attenborough gave Baxter her award, he said that in the history of BBC children's programmes - no one had been more dedicated, passionate or pioneering.
The Sun
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- The Sun
‘Love every single pair' shoppers cry as Sainsbury's launch ‘gorgeous' range of autumn PJs
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