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The Star
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Bernice wins gold, raises prospect of dancesport at home SEA Games
Victory dance: Bernice Iu (right) with her coach Evon Chong after winning the female solo Latin event at the Vietnam Dancesport Festival. PETALING JAYA: National dancer Bernice Iu put on a stunning performance at the Vietnam Dancesport Festival to clinch gold in the female solo Latin event on Saturday (July 12). After missing out on a podium finish at the World Championships in Germany last month, the 23-year-old Bernice outshone her competitors in the world ranking event in Ho Chi Minh City. Abby Lo of Hong Kong took silver while Taiwan's Chen Jr Yu came in third. Bernice, who started her solo dancing journey a few months ago, was thrilled. "Intensive training has really helped shape my approach, where I'm able to prepare myself better and have a mindset where I treat every round as the first round," said Bernice. "And time spent with foreign coaches has also given me a better picture of my approach for tournaments. "As long as I enjoy the floor, feel confident doing it, and am able to finish my routine, that's the best result I can ask for," added Bernice, who won silver at the Caucasus Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia, in May. A day ago, dancers Ooi Ken Vin and Zoe Tan, both 19, took two silver medals in the Southeast Asian singles rumba and jive categories. National coach Chua Zhen Fong believes Bernice's victory is another testament to the sport's growth in Malaysia, and hopes the 2027 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games will include dancesport. "We've proven we can compete, we've proven we can host world-class events, and now we've proven we can win," said Zhen Fong. "There's no better time to include dancesport than at our own SEA Games."
Metro
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
‘Most loved' ITV star set to make series return after 2 year absence
Bernice Blackstock is reportedly returning to Emmerdale, two years on from her departure. Samantha Giles has played Bernice on and off from 1998. The character is the biological mother of Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham), and was often involved in light-hearted storylines to contrast the ongoing drama in the village. In November 2023, Bernice's sister Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) discovered that she had been buying things in her name. With Bernice drowning in debt, she attempted to run away and leave her family to pick up the pieces, but Gabby helped her realise that putting things right and facing her problems would be best. To pay off the debt, Bernice gave Nicola her shares in the B&B. She then left the Dales for Portugal to visit Diane (Elizabeth Estensen). Bernice is reportedly heading back to the Dales ahead of Gabby and Vinny Dingle's (Bradley Johnson) wedding. According to The Sun, Samantha is due to start filming in a couple of weeks. 'Everything is being kept very hush hush but of course Bernice's return is a big deal as one of the soap's most loved characters', a source told the publication. 'And Samantha being back among the cast is a real win too, as everyone loves working with her.' Metro has contacted Emmerdale for a comment. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Vinny and Gabby announced their engagement to Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley) and Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy) a few weeks ago, and suffice to say it took them both by surprise. More Trending The couple haven't been together for very long, but decided they both wanted to spend the rest of their lives together as husband and wife. But what drama will they face in the lead up to the big day? Well, this week we saw Vinny try to kiss his new mate Kammy (Shebz Miah). Surely Gabby won't be happy to hear this! View More » This article was originally published on 5th June 2025. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE: Coronation Street star 'bullied' by classmates for being on ITV soap MORE: Hollyoaks star Tamara Wall collapses in supermarket as 'hero' rushes to help MORE: Coronation Street star addresses hospital dash as she confirms underlying health issue
Metro
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Major Emmerdale legend set to return - and it's good news for fans
Bernice Blackstock is reportedly returning to Emmerdale, two years on from her departure. Samantha Giles has played Bernice on and off from 1998. The character is the biological mother of Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham), and was often involved in light-hearted storylines to contrast the ongoing drama in the village. In November 2023, Bernice's sister Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) discovered that she had been buying things in her name. With Bernice drowning in debt, she attempted to run away and leave her family to pick up the pieces, but Gabby helped her realise that putting things right and facing her problems would be best. To pay off the debt, Bernice gave Nicola her shares in the B&B. She then left the Dales for Portugal to visit Diane (Elizabeth Estensen). Bernice is reportedly heading back to the Dales ahead of Gabby and Vinny Dingle's (Bradley Johnson) wedding. According to The Sun, Samantha is due to start filming in a couple of weeks. 'Everything is being kept very hush hush but of course Bernice's return is a big deal as one of the soap's most loved characters', a source told the publication. 'And Samantha being back among the cast is a real win too, as everyone loves working with her.' More Trending Metro has contacted Emmerdale for a comment. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Vinny and Gabby announced their engagement to Mandy (Lisa Riley) and Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) a few weeks ago, and suffice to say it took them both by surprise. The couple haven't been together for very long, but decided they both wanted to spend the rest of their lives together as husband and wife. View More » But what drama will they face in the lead up to the big day? MORE: Legendary TV star 'busy' as he joins Casualty MORE: EastEnders legend 'in denial' as he makes unexpected life change with real-life wife after show exit MORE: Emmerdale star 'excited and a little nervous' as she confirms she's pregnant
Scottish Sun
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Emmerdale legend returning to the Dales after years off screens for bombshell new plot
You won't have to wait long to see them back on your screens BACK FOR MORE Emmerdale legend returning to the Dales after years off screens for bombshell new plot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THERE'LL be champagne corks popping in The Woolpack as Emmerdale's beloved barmaid Bernice Blackstock returns to roost. The Sun can reveal actress Samantha Giles is making a return to the ITV soap after two years away. 5 Samantha Giles is making a return to Emmerdale after two years away Credit: ITV But fans will have to soak up every minute of her scenes, as she won't be back for long. Bernice is back in the Dales for Gabby and Vinny's wedding and filming is due to start in a couple of weeks. A source said: 'Everything is being kept very hush hush but of course Bernice's return is a big deal as one of the soap's most loved characters. 'And Samantha being back among the cast is a real win too, as everyone loves working with her.' Samantha first began on Emmerdale in November 1998 until she left in April 2002. But she was back again for two further stints, once in 2004 and then again in 2023. She left two years ago to pursue other opportunities, including a theatre production of The Syndicate. During an interview at the time Samatha, was asked if she'd return to Emmerdale. She replied: "I don't feel I'd want to go back to Emmerdale at the moment. "I'm enjoying doing other things, and the show changes. Horrifying moment Emmerdale's April comes face to face with man who committed disgusting act on her while homeless "I haven't had a chance to see what's going on with the show, so I don't know whether Bernice would fit into it at the moment. "Who knows? They might not want the character to come back. "I don't think they've killed her or anything – they could still do that. "It's something that's there for the future possibly, or not. "Never say never is what I'm saying. "For now, I'm enjoying doing lots of different things.' DOUGRAY PLAYS IT SCHOOL DOUGRAY SCOTT has been confirmed as the leading man in new BBC drama Crookhaven. In the series – based on the book of the same name by JJ Arcanjo – the Vigil actor plays Caspian Lockett, the headmaster of a school for young criminals. 5 Dougray Scott has been confirmed as the leading man in new BBC drama Crookhaven Credit: Getty Adolescence star Amari Bacchus will lead the cast of weird and wonderful schoolkids, known as Crooklings, who are trained to use their skills to be a force for good when they are eventually released into the world. Industry actress Claire Forlani will play Lockett's wife Carmen, and will be joined on screen by Slow Horses' Naomi Wirthner and The Pembrokeshire Murders' Keith Allen. The show is expected to make its debut on BBC iPlayer early next year. Bizbit NOEL EDMONDS quit the UK in 2018 – but now he is back, for an ITV special all about his relocation to New Zealand. Cameras followed the radio and TV presenter on his move to a rural town to start up a hospitality business. Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure airs from June 20. HOLLY TO RETURN? YOU BET! STEPHEN MULHERN will be joined by a very familiar face as You Bet! travels up and down the country. Holly Willoughby, who quit as co-host due to scheduling conflicts, will return as a celebrity guest. 5 Holly Willoughby will return to You Bet! with Stephen Mulhern as a celebrity guest Credit: ITV She will be joined by Alison Hammond, Rob Beckett, Judi Love, Aj Odudu, Josh Widdicombe and Josie Gibson for the ITV show's upcoming second series. Babatunde Aleshe, Alesha Dixon, Danny Jones, Alex Brooker, Nick Mohammed and soap brothers Adam and Ryan Thomas will also compete. Stephen said: 'I'm thrilled that You Bet! is back – and this time we're hitting the road. 'Each week I'll be joined by a top celeb panel as our challengers take on some brilliantly bonkers and amazing challenges.' FANTASY WOLVES GoT REAL MOST Game Of Thrones fans will have assumed dire wolves were just mythical creatures when they appeared as pets on the HBO fantasy series. But the animals are real and were extinct – until now. 5 Sophie Turner in Game of Thrones Credit: Rex Boffins at US biosciences company Colossal Bioscience used 73,000-year-old DNA to bring the beasts back to life last year. And nobody was more surprised than GoT star Sophie Turner. Speaking with Colossal's CEO Ben Lamm, the actress, who played Sansa , joked: 'I thought they weren't real, so when are the dragons coming?' The male wolves, named Romulus and Remus, are growing bigger by the day and are about to get company. Ben added: 'We're about to introduce the girl, Khaleesi, into the pack. Bizbit BRADLEY WALSH will be back with his quiz expert chums with Beat The Chasers returning for two more series. Season seven of The Chase spin-off is currently under way, while the eighth is due to be recorded this autumn. ITV is expected to air the two new runs from next year. MORE IN STORE FOR NICK NICK FROST might be having some awkward conversations on the set of the new Harry Potter TV show if he bumps into JK Rowling. The comedian will play Hagrid in the HBO adaptation, but later this month he will also take centre stage in a new comedy that is unlikely to appeal to JK, who is outspoken about her views on trans issues. 5 Nick Frost is starring in six-parter Transaction Credit: ITV Nick will star in six-parter Transaction, airing weekly from June 24 on ITV2 then available on ITVX. As store manager Simon, Nick appears alongside Liv played by Jordan Grey, who is described as 'a transgender egomaniac' working the night shift in a supermarket. I exclusively revealed last year that Shaun Of The Dead star Nick would be making the show for ITV alongside Jordan who found fame as a contestant on The Voice in 2016. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
The Irish Sun
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Emmerdale legend returning to the Dales after years off screens for bombshell new plot
THERE'LL be champagne corks popping in The Woolpack as Emmerdale's beloved barmaid Bernice Blackstock returns to roost. The Sun can reveal actress 5 Samantha Giles is making a return to Emmerdale after two years away Credit: ITV But fans will have to soak up every minute of her scenes, as she won't be back for long. Bernice is back in the Dales for A source said: 'Everything is being kept very hush hush but of course Bernice's return is a big deal as one of the soap's most loved characters. 'And read more on emmerdale Samantha first began on Emmerdale in November 1998 until she left in April 2002. But she was back again for two further stints, once in 2004 and then again in 2023. During an interview at the time Samatha, was asked if she'd return to Emmerdale. Most read in News TV She replied: "I don't feel I'd want to go back to Emmerdale at the moment. "I'm enjoying doing other things, and the show changes. Horrifying moment Emmerdale's April comes face to face with man who committed disgusting act on her while homeless "I haven't had a chance to see what's going on with the show, so I don't know whether Bernice would fit into it at the moment. "Who knows? They might not want the character to come back. "I don't think they've killed her or anything – they could still do that. "It's something that's there for the future possibly, or not. "Never say never is what I'm saying. "For now, I'm enjoying doing lots of different things.' DOUGRAY PLAYS IT SCHOOL In the series – based on the book of the same name by JJ Arcanjo – the Vigil actor plays Caspian Lockett, the headmaster of a school for young criminals. 5 Dougray Scott has been confirmed as the leading man in new BBC drama Crookhaven Credit: Getty Industry actress Claire Forlani will play Lockett's wife Carmen, and will be joined on screen by Slow Horses' Naomi Wirthner and The Pembrokeshire Murders' Keith Allen. The show is expected to make its debut on BBC iPlayer early next year. Bizbit NOEL EDMONDS quit the UK in 2018 – but now he is back, for an ITV special all about his relocation to New Zealand. Cameras followed the radio and TV presenter on his move to a rural town to start up a hospitality business. Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure airs from June 20. HOLLY TO RETURN? YOU BET! STEPHEN MULHERN will be joined by a very familiar face as You Bet! travels up and down the country. Holly Willoughby, who quit as co-host due to scheduling conflicts, will return as a celebrity guest. 5 Holly Willoughby will return to You Bet! with Stephen Mulhern as a celebrity guest Credit: ITV She will be joined by Babatunde Aleshe, Alesha Dixon, 'Each week I'll be joined by a top celeb panel as our challengers take on some brilliantly bonkers and amazing challenges.' FANTASY WOLVES GoT REAL MOST Game Of Thrones fans will have assumed dire wolves were just mythical creatures when they appeared as pets on the HBO fantasy series. But the animals are real and were extinct – until now. 5 Sophie Turner in Game of Thrones Credit: Rex Boffins at US biosciences company Colossal Bioscience used 73,000-year-old DNA to bring the beasts back to life last year. And nobody was more surprised than GoT star Sophie Turner. Speaking with Colossal's CEO Ben Lamm, the actress, who played Sansa , joked: 'I thought they weren't real, so when are the dragons coming?' The male wolves, named Romulus and Remus, are growing bigger by the day and are about to get company. Ben added: 'We're about to introduce the girl, Khaleesi, into the pack. Bizbit BRADLEY WALSH will be back with his quiz expert chums with Beat The Chasers returning for two more series. Season seven of The Chase spin-off is currently under way, while the eighth is due to be recorded this autumn. ITV is expected to air the two new runs from next year. MORE IN STORE FOR NICK NICK FROST might be having some awkward conversations on the set of the new Harry Potter TV show if he bumps into JK Rowling. The comedian will play Hagrid in the HBO adaptation, but later this month he will also take centre stage in a new comedy that is unlikely to appeal to JK, who is outspoken about her views on trans issues. 5 Nick Frost is starring in six-parter Transaction Credit: ITV Nick will star in six-parter Transaction, airing weekly from June 24 on ITV2 then available on ITVX. As store manager Simon, Nick appears alongside Liv played by Jordan Grey, who is described as 'a transgender egomaniac' working the night shift in a supermarket. I exclusively revealed last year that Shaun Of The Dead star Nick would be making the show for ITV alongside Jordan who found fame as a contestant on The Voice in 2016. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
