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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Good Morning Britain legend Ross King confirmed as 13th star for Strictly Come Dancing
GOOD Morning Britain showbiz journalist Ross King has been confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing. Teased by Lorraine host Ranvir Singh as a "Hollywood royalty", the ever-smiling Ross will bring some pizzazz to the ballroom. 10 Ross was hosting the showbiz round-up when he announced he'd signed up 10 Ross became emotional and Ranvir sat with him 10 Dr Amir Khan joined them to show Ross a few moves Speaking this morning on ITV, Ross teared up as he made a surprise entrance into the studio. Lorraine sent him a special video message, calling him "twinkle toes", adding: "I'm so so proud of you. It's going to be amazing. Team Rossy." He said: "Obviously I'm never going to win but if I could be the most improved. "I've done a lot of theatre so I'm really lucky as well. "The problem is when I was at school they taught us Scottish country dancing." The TV, who lives in LA, also revealed his mum was a huge fan of the show and always encouraged him to try new things. Asked why he signed up, he said: "Well a couple of reasons, one was my dear old mum always used to say you never know till you give it a go, that was her expression." Even though not one rehearsal has taken place yet, Love Island star Dani Dyer is already the favourite to net Strictly's Glitter Ball trophy — thanks to her 4.4million online followers. Bookies have her at 4/1 with YouTuber George Clarke next on 6/1. Inspirational model with Down syndrome Ellie Goldstein and Gladiator Nitro are both 8/1. Experts reckon social media fans will back their fave celebs in the BBC show's public votes. Jean Morlec, from casino comparison site La Planque Du Joueur, said: 'Having so many will prove useful to Dani. 'Much like former Islander Tasha Ghouri, she will see these followers translate to votes. "This is where other contestants not as active on social media end up not as lucky — though it shouldn't affect judges' scores'. Dani, daughter of actor Danny, has 3.7million followers on Instagram and 697,000 on TikTok. George has 64,000 on Insta and 2.3million on TikTok. Ellie has 84,600 on Insta and Nitro, real name Harry Aikines- Aryeetey, has 47,000 on Insta and 381,000 on TikTok. Strictly reveals the next two celebrities joining the 2025 series on The Scott Mills BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show Cal Gildart, of Ladbrokes, said: 'Dani is the current pick of this year's Strictly pack. "But with contestants still to be announced, we could soon see someone waltz past her to the head of the betting.' Ex-England rugby captain Chris Robshaw is 20/1 with former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink at 25/1. Other celebs taking part are Doctor Who actress Alex Kingston, drag artist La Voix, and EastEnders' Balvinder Sopal. 10 Ross King has signed up to Strictly Credit: Getty 10 Love Island star Dani Dyer's 4.4million followers make her favourite to win this year's Strictly Come Dancing Credit: Mark Hayman - Commissioned by The Sun 10 Inspirational model with Down syndrome, Ellie Goldstein is 8/1 Credit: PA 10 Former Premier League star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's odds are 25/1 Credit: PA 10 Actress Alex Kingston is 16/1 Credit: PA Dani, newly wed to West Ham footballer Jarrod Bowen, said: 'Getting the opportunity is the second most amazing thing I've done this year.' Meanwhile pro dancer Nadia Bychkova yesterday reassured fans after being taken to hospital following a fall in training. Sharing a smiling selfie, she wrote: 'I landed on my back. I was really worried and I was so thankful to Strictly medical team. "I was allowed home after an X-ray. I've got some physio today but I will be back on that dance floor soon.' 10 Gladiator Nitro - real name Harry Aikines-Aryeetey - is 8/1 Credit: PA 10 Le Voix is rated at 12/1 for the Glitterball
Scottish Sun
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Huge Good Morning Britain star offered just six months in new deal as ITV look to slash costs and save millions
We revealed in May that the star was facing the axe before a showdown with ITV bosses left him with a part-time deal GMB FEARS Huge Good Morning Britain star offered just six months in new deal as ITV look to slash costs and save millions Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GOOD Morning Britain's Richard Madeley has landed a short-term contract to remain on the ITV breakfast show — ahead of a reshuffle. The TV veteran is among stars in discussions with bosses, as some on the hosting rota will soon be let go in an ITV drive to slash costs to save millions. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 1 GMB's Richard Madeley has landed a short-term contract to remain on the ITV breakfast show ahead of a reshuffle Credit: ITV Sources say Richard, 69, is among several to agree to short-term deals before the restructuring in January. He has signed a six-month deal, thought to start in September. An insider said: 'Richard is one of the biggest names on the show but even he hasn't been offered a long-term deal. 'He's signed for six more months and will then re- consider how the show looks. Read More on TV SOAP SHOCK EastEnders confirms two huge returns as devastating death is revealed 'As things stand, almost every prominent face on the show is in talks. 'Some are going to go in the reshuffle, so it will depend on who rates well with focus groups and how much money each of them is insisting on.' The Sun on Sunday revealed in May that Richard was facing the axe — before a showdown with ITV bosses left him with a part-time deal. It is not known if the six-month deal is for fewer hours. Only lead presenter Susanna Reid, 54, is guaranteed a longer-term contract. Other regular hosts include former MP Ed Balls, TV judge Robert Rinder and journalist Kate Garraway — with guests and stand-ins including consumer expert Martin Lewis. Richard Madeley was facing GMB axe before crunch talks as another HUGE star 'is set to leave ITV' amid cuts bloodbath Executives are said to be keen to reduce the headcount in front of the camera. ITV has embarked on a restructuring as profits have plunged over the past year. The brutal shake-up will halve the workforce across ITV Studios' daytime operations. Lorraine will be cut to just 30 minutes and will air for 30 weeks a year, instead of 52. The broadcaster's recent financial results showed profits declined by 30 per cent in the first half of this year. ITV was approached for comment.
The Sun
09-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Huge Good Morning Britain star offered just six months in new deal as ITV look to slash costs and save millions
GOOD Morning Britain's Richard Madeley has landed a short-term contract to remain on the ITV breakfast show — ahead of a reshuffle. The TV veteran is among stars in discussions with bosses, as some on the hosting rota will soon be let go in an ITV drive to slash costs to save millions. 1 Sources say Richard, 69, is among several to agree to short-term deals before the restructuring in January. He has signed a six-month deal, thought to start in September. An insider said: 'Richard is one of the biggest names on the show but even he hasn't been offered a long-term deal. 'He's signed for six more months and will then re- consider how the show looks. 'As things stand, almost every prominent face on the show is in talks. 'Some are going to go in the reshuffle, so it will depend on who rates well with focus groups and how much money each of them is insisting on.' The Sun on Sunday revealed in May that Richard was facing the axe — before a showdown with ITV bosses left him with a part-time deal. It is not known if the six-month deal is for fewer hours. Only lead presenter Susanna Reid, 54, is guaranteed a longer-term contract. Other regular hosts include former MP Ed Balls, TV judge Robert Rinder and journalist Kate Garraway — with guests and stand-ins including consumer expert Martin Lewis. Richard Madeley was facing GMB axe before crunch talks as another HUGE star 'is set to leave ITV' amid cuts bloodbath Executives are said to be keen to reduce the headcount in front of the camera. ITV has embarked on a restructuring as profits have plunged over the past year. The brutal shake-up will halve the workforce across ITV Studios' daytime operations. Lorraine will be cut to just 30 minutes and will air for 30 weeks a year, instead of 52. The broadcaster's recent financial results showed profits declined by 30 per cent in the first half of this year.
The Irish Sun
06-08-2025
- The Irish Sun
Good Morning Britain host loses ‘whole life savings' to phone scam and admits ‘the shame is devastating'
A GOOD Morning Britain anchor has revealed he's lost his "whole life savings" to a phone scam. The ITV host admitted "the shame and stigma of being conned is devastating" as he opened up on his horror fraud ordeal on Wednesday's episode. 6 A Good Morning Britain anchor has revealed they've 'lost their whole life savings' after a fraud Credit: ITV 6 North America correspondent Noel Phillips lost £22,500 in a phone scam Credit: ITV 6 With his US bank unable to help, Noel has called in the detectives in an attempt to claw back his cash Credit: ITV Good Morning Britain's North America reporter Noel Phillips spoke candidly about his troubling situation and admitted his bank had taken no responsibility for $30K, around £22,500, being swiped from his American accounts. In the States, accountability for cash scams is different, and this means if detectives do not identify the criminals behind the scam, Noel will not get his money back. Noel, who reports for the UK programme, told how two scammers made a "seemingly harmless phone call" that "turned my life upside down." He told how the scammers posed as representatives from Chase bank who told him the accounts had been compromised. He called the number back, and connected to his bank's customer service, but it wasn't genuine. The scammers then called back and infiltrated his banking app, with Noel getting an alert of a payment he had not made. He rushed to his local Chase bank branch but was still connected to the scammers on his phone call, and when they told him to make a transaction, he did. He said: "What I was told was in fact I lie. "One that was so believable I lost my whole life savings, just under $30K. "The fraudsters convinced me I needed to transfer my money to separate accounts which they said had my names on it." Good Morning Britain host bids farewell to ITV show and reveals she'll be off air for WEEKS Noel then told how the scammers had told him it was in fact staff at the bank who had compromised his details and said: "They then persuaded me that the staff [at the bank] were responsible for the fraud, so therefore I should avoid informing them of what was happening." After the incident, Noel then told how Chase had told him there was "nothing they could do to help recover" the fund stolen. In an emotional statement he said: "I am having to pay the cost, literally having to pay the cost for that. Good Morning Britain presenters Current presenters: Susanna Reid (presenters Monday to Wednesday and alternate Thursdays) - 2014 to present Kate Garraway (presenters alternate Thursdays and Fridays) - 2014 to present Martin Lewis (Money Saving Expert) - 2021 to present Richard Madeley (presents Monday to Thursday) - 2022 to present Ed Balls (presents on a rotating basis) - 2022 to present Adil Ray (presents on Fridays) - 2024 to present Robert Rinder (presents on a rotating basis) - 2024 to present Charlotte Hawkins (stand in and holiday cover presenter) 2014 to present Former presenters: Ben Shephard (Thursdays and Fridays) - 2014 to 2024 Sean Fletcher (Monday–Friday) - 2014 John Stapleton (Wednesday) - 2014 Piers Morgan (Monday to Wednesday) - 2015 to 2021 Lorraine Kelly (Monday to Friday) - 2022 "This is just unbelievable." He added: "The shame and stigma of being conned is devastating. "My only hope is the detectives investigating my case catch the people that ruined my life." He then admitted how the fraud had happened just a fortnight ago. He informed presenters Kate Garraway and Ed Balls how, just two weeks ago, he was "still in disbelief, lying here on my kitchen floor numb." He told how he felt "embarrassed, ashamed and worthless" after being a victim. The Sun has gone to Chase bank for comment. DOUBLE BLOW Noel's situation comes after we exclusively reported how GMB will make a huge show change to its American coverage amid cash cutbacks. The switch up means for the first time in the show's 11-year history, the flagship breakfast show will have no dedicated team across the pond to cover news Stateside. The outfit fronted by Noel Phillips, who reports out of New York, but GMB will now likely utilise reports from the main ITN news hub instead. A source dubbed the move 'a brazen pivot away from journalism.' SCREEN CAREER Award-winning journalist Noel has worked at multiple other outlets before he joined ITV. He began his career working as a presenter and producer on Newstyle radio before moving to ITV's This Morning where he was a runner for five months in 2012. Noel then has some writing jobs at multiple outlets as well as a public relations gig. The journalist then moved to the BBC where he took on multiple job roles such as being a news reporter, broadcast journalist and producer. After more than three years at the BBC, Noel became a news correspondent at Sky News. He worked in that position for almost two years before going to ITV where he for the job he has now as North America correspondent. 6 Noel said 'The shame and stigma of being conned is devastating' Credit: Instagram 6 He said the fraudsters told him that employees in the bank had compromised his details Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Good Morning Britain host bids farewell to ITV show and reveals she'll be off air for WEEKS
It comes amid a huge shake-up for GMB and the entire ITV daytime series all change Good Morning Britain host bids farewell to ITV show and reveals she'll be off air for WEEKS A GOOD Morning Britain anchor has bid farewell to the show for WEEKS. The much-loved ITV anchor made her announcement as Thursday's episode wrapped. 6 A Good Morning Britain anchor has revealed they will be absent from the show for weeks Credit: ITV 6 Susanna Reid wrapped Thursday's epsiode and told viewers she was going on her 'holidays' Credit: ITV 6 The ITV fan-favourite told how she would be back on air 'for term time' Credit: Instagram Susanna Reid told viewers she is going on her "holidays" and would be back "for term time," suggesting her comeback chimes with the September school term. Her Good Morning Britain co-host Richard Madeley, 69, then waved in her face to which she replied: "I am still here!" The mum of three's final words to ITV viewers saw her announce: "I am off on my holidays but I will see you at the star of the new term." It is unclear who will replace her alongside Richard, and her regular co-anchor Ed Balls, yet Kate Garraway, Ranvir Singh and Charlotte Hawkins often step in. HAPPY HOLIDAYS Previously, Susanna has opened up on her "wild" summer getaways with her sons. Opening up on her sun-soaked break in 2024, Susanna said: "This summer I took my boys to Ibiza. "I have been going for ten years and it was amazing to really enjoy it with my boys now they are old enough to go clubbing. "We go to the day clubs together and then I go back to the hotel and they go to the nightclubs!" Susanna shares Sam, 21, Finn, 20, and Jack, 19 with her ex-husband Dominic Cotton. Richard Madeley was facing GMB axe before crunch talks as another HUGE star 'is set to leave ITV' amid cuts bloodbath ITV SHAKE UP Earlier this summer, commercial network ITV announced that it would make savage cuts to its daytime schedule from January 2026. Yet it has come to light that GMB's longstanding entertainment reporter Richard Arnold will retain his role. It comes as some 220 workers on the flagship breakfast show, Lorraine, Loose Women and This Morning face redundancies as the channel streamlines operations. The changes are part of ITV's efforts to save money and reinvest in other programming areas. Good Morning Britain presenters Current presenters: Susanna Reid (presenters Monday to Wednesday and alternate Thursdays) - 2014 to present Kate Garraway (presenters alternate Thursdays and Fridays) - 2014 to present Martin Lewis (Money Saving Expert) - 2021 to present Richard Madeley (presents Monday to Thursday) - 2022 to present Ed Balls (presents on a rotating basis) - 2022 to present Adil Ray (presents on Fridays) - 2024 to present Robert Rinder (presents on a rotating basis) - 2024 to present Charlotte Hawkins (stand in and holiday cover presenter) 2014 to present Former presenters: Ben Shephard (Thursdays and Fridays) - 2014 to 2024 Sean Fletcher (Monday–Friday) - 2014 John Stapleton (Wednesday) - 2014 Piers Morgan (Monday to Wednesday) - 2015 to 2021 Lorraine Kelly (Monday to Friday) - 2022 As part of the restructure, Lorraine will be reduced to a 30-minute show whilst Good Morning Britain will be extended by 30 minutes. Lorraine and Loose Women will air for only 30 weeks a year and GMB will be extended by another half an hour in the weeks where Lorraine is off. As part of the changes, ITV announced that the production of the flagship breakfast show will be transferred to ITV News within the ITN base at London's Gray's Inn Road. The Sun also exclusively reported how Susanna's regular co-presenter Richard Madeley was also facing the axe before his crunch talks with show bosses. 6 The 54-year-old bid farewell alongside co-star Richard Madeley Credit: ITV 6 The former BBC Breakfast anchor previously told how she heads to Ibiza every summer with her sons Credit: Instagram/@susannareid100
