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Scottish Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Strictly set to sign up The Traitors winner as they scrap ‘no reality star' rule
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) STRICTLY Come Dancing are set to sign up The Traitors UK winner Jake Brown for the upcoming series. Jake, who was a Faithful on series three of the BBC show, is now ready to dazzle on the dancefloor, according to a source. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Strictly are set to sign up The Traitors winner Jake Brown Credit: BBC 3 A source said bosses are keen to break their 'no reality star' rule to welcome Jake Credit: BBC Bosses have previously waived their "no reality star" rule to welcome Love Islanders Tasha Ghouri and Zara McDermott to the show, and it looks like they will be doing the same for Traitors star Jake. A source told us: "Strictly bosses think Jake would be the perfect fit for this year's line-up. "He's a good guy, as viewers saw by his journey on The Traitors, so he will be popular with the fanbase and they love to cross-promote with other huge BBC shows." Jake, who has cerebral palsy, has been open about his disability in the past and would make a good role model for the show. "Jake has also overcome a lot of adversity in his life with his cerebral palsy, so it will really be inspiring to see how he tackles the dancefloor with a disability," the source continued. "As previous contestants like Rose Ayling Ellis, Tasha Ghouri, JJ Chalmers, Lauren Steadman and, of course, Chris McCausland have proved, being disabled can be a superpower on this show." A BBC spokesperson said: 'We don't comment on speculation.' Cumbria lad Jake won the show alongside with former soldier Leanne Quigley triumphed as the last remaining faithfuls. Jake revealed he had cerebral palsy at the end of the series. He told BBC Radio Cumbria: "I know the struggles of having a disability growing up and I was very ashamed of it. Neighbours legend become latest star to sign for Strictly Come Dancing after soap ending leaves him free to take part "I tried to hide it and wanted to be normal, but once I'd met fellow people with cerebral palsy and started playing football for the England cerebral palsy football team, I realised actually I'm doing a disservice here. "It's something to be proud of. He added: "I don't want another six-year-old boy sat at home thinking 'I hate this disability, I want to be normal'." Cerebral palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect muscle control, movement and coordination. It's usually caused by a problem with the brain that occurs before, during or after birth. Usually, the symptoms of cerebral palsy aren't obvious immediately after a baby is born, but they tend to become noticeable during the first two or three years of a child's life. What is cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect muscle control, movement and coordination. Cerebral palsy is a muscular condition which affects an estimated 30,000 children in the UK and an additional 1,800 children diagnosed each year. It's the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect muscle control, movement and coordination. Cerebral palsy is usually caused by a problem with the brain that occurs before, during or after birth. According to the NHS, symptoms can include: delays in reaching development milestones – eg. not sitting up by eight months or not walking by 18 months seeming too stiff or too floppy weakness in arms or legs jerky or clumsy movements walking on tip-toes swallowing difficulties speaking problems learning disabilities The severity of symptoms can vary – some of those with the condition only experience minor problems, while others may be severely disabled.
The Irish Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Strictly set to sign up The Traitors winner as they scrap ‘no reality star' rule
STRICTLY Come Dancing are set to sign up The Traitors UK winner Jake Brown for the upcoming series. Jake, who was a Faithful on series three of the BBC show, is now ready to dazzle on the dancefloor, according to a source. 3 Strictly are set to sign up The Traitors winner Jake Brown Credit: BBC 3 A source said bosses are keen to break their 'no reality star' rule to welcome Jake Credit: BBC Bosses have previously waived their "no reality star" rule to welcome Love Islanders Tasha Ghouri and Zara McDermott to the show, and it looks like they will be doing the same for Traitors star Jake. A source told us: "Strictly bosses think Jake would be the perfect fit for this year's line-up. "He's a good guy, as viewers saw by his journey on The Traitors, so he will be popular with the fanbase and they love to cross-promote with other huge BBC shows." Jake, who has , has been open about his disability in the past and would make a good role model for the show. READ MORE ON STRICTLY "Jake has also overcome a lot of adversity in his life with his cerebral palsy, so it will really be inspiring to see how he tackles the dancefloor with a disability," the source continued. "As previous contestants like Rose Ayling Ellis, Tasha Ghouri, JJ Chalmers , Lauren Steadman and, of course, A BBC spokesperson said: 'We don't comment on speculation.' Cumbria lad Jake won the show alongside with former soldier Leanne Quigley triumphed as the last remaining faithfuls. Most read in News TV Jake revealed he had cerebral palsy at the end of the series. He told BBC Radio Cumbria: "I know the struggles of having a disability growing up and I was very ashamed of it. Neighbours legend become latest star to sign for Strictly Come Dancing after soap ending leaves him free to take part "I tried to hide it and wanted to be normal, but once I'd met fellow people with cerebral palsy and started playing football for the England cerebral palsy football team, I realised actually I'm doing a disservice here. "It's something to be proud of. He added: "I don't want another six-year-old boy sat at home thinking 'I hate this disability, I want to be normal'." Cerebral palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect muscle control, movement and coordination. It's usually caused by a problem with the brain that occurs before, during or after birth. Usually, the symptoms of cerebral palsy aren't obvious immediately after a baby is born, but they tend to become noticeable during the first two or three years of a child's life. What is cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect muscle control, movement and coordination. Cerebral palsy is a muscular condition which affects an estimated 30,000 children in the UK and an additional 1,800 children diagnosed each year. It's the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect muscle control, movement and coordination. Cerebral palsy is usually caused by a problem with the brain that occurs before, during or after birth. According to the delays in reaching development milestones – eg. not sitting up by eight months or not walking by 18 months seeming too stiff or too floppy weakness in arms or legs jerky or clumsy movements walking on tip-toes swallowing difficulties speaking problems learning disabilities The severity of symptoms can vary – some of those with the condition only experience minor problems, while others may be severely disabled. 3 Jake said he no longer wants to 'hide' is cerebral palsy Credit: BBC
The Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Strictly set to sign up The Traitors winner as they scrap ‘no reality star' rule
STRICTLY Come Dancing are set to sign up The Traitors UK winner Jake Brown for the upcoming series. Jake, who was a Faithful on series three of the BBC show, is now ready to dazzle on the dancefloor, according to a source. 3 3 Bosses have previously waived their "no reality star" rule to welcome Love Islanders Tasha Ghouri and Zara McDermott to the show, and it looks like they will be doing the same for Traitors star Jake. A source told us: "Strictly bosses think Jake would be the perfect fit for this year's line-up. "He's a good guy, as viewers saw by his journey on The Traitors, so he will be popular with the fanbase and they love to cross-promote with other huge BBC shows." Jake, who has cerebral palsy, has been open about his disability in the past and would make a good role model for the show. "Jake has also overcome a lot of adversity in his life with his cerebral palsy, so it will really be inspiring to see how he tackles the dancefloor with a disability," the source continued. "As previous contestants like Rose Ayling Ellis, Tasha Ghouri, JJ Chalmers, Lauren Steadman and, of course, Chris McCausland have proved, being disabled can be a superpower on this show." A BBC spokesperson said: 'We don't comment on speculation.' Cumbria lad Jake won the show alongside with former soldier Leanne Quigley triumphed as the last remaining faithfuls. Jake revealed he had cerebral palsy at the end of the series. He told BBC Radio Cumbria: "I know the struggles of having a disability growing up and I was very ashamed of it. Neighbours legend become latest star to sign for Strictly Come Dancing after soap ending leaves him free to take part "I tried to hide it and wanted to be normal, but once I'd met fellow people with cerebral palsy and started playing football for the England cerebral palsy football team, I realised actually I'm doing a disservice here. "It's something to be proud of. He added: "I don't want another six-year-old boy sat at home thinking 'I hate this disability, I want to be normal'." Cerebral palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect muscle control, movement and coordination. It's usually caused by a problem with the brain that occurs before, during or after birth. Usually, the symptoms of cerebral palsy aren't obvious immediately after a baby is born, but they tend to become noticeable during the first two or three years of a child's life. What is cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect muscle control, movement and coordination. Cerebral palsy is a muscular condition which affects an estimated 30,000 children in the UK and an additional 1,800 children diagnosed each year. It's the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect muscle control, movement and coordination. Cerebral palsy is usually caused by a problem with the brain that occurs before, during or after birth. According to the NHS, symptoms can include: delays in reaching development milestones – eg. not sitting up by eight months or not walking by 18 months seeming too stiff or too floppy weakness in arms or legs jerky or clumsy movements walking on tip-toes swallowing difficulties speaking problems learning disabilities The severity of symptoms can vary – some of those with the condition only experience minor problems, while others may be severely disabled. 3
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
LSU Baseball Player's NIL Deal With Crocs Turns Heads
LSU Baseball Player's NIL Deal With Crocs Turns Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Some athletes wear lucky socks. Jake Brown? He wears Crocs. And now, the LSU Tigers star has turned his off-field fashion statement into a full-fledged NIL win by partnering with Crocs in a move that has fans buzzing and teammates styling. Advertisement The deal didn't start with an agent or a contract, it started with Brown's love for quirky, customized Crocs, from Star Wars-themed Jibbitz to Pizza Planet prints. After Brown mentioned his passion for the iconic slip-ons in an interview during the Tigers' 2025 College World Series run, Crocs came calling. 'They reached out and they said, 'Hey, we're looking forward to sending you a little bit of stuff. Just send us your address,'' Brown told Hurrdat Sports. 'They messaged back right away saying, 'We actually want to hook up all the guys… we can overnight ship them to the hotel.' I was like, 'Absolutely. Yes. Please do that.'' What followed was pure NIL magic. LSU's team strolled into Game 1 of the CWS final against Coastal Carolina decked out in fresh Crocs, with Brown at the center of it all. His message to the team group chat, 'Everyone send me your Croc size.' Advertisement The Tigers went on to win 1-0, led by a dominant shutout from pitcher Kade Anderson, who struck out 10 across nine innings. Confidence? Style? Luck? Whatever it was, it worked. 'I didn't think they thought it was going to happen,' Anderson said. 'In about five minutes, the group chat just, boom, boom, boom. It was blowing up.' A few days later, LSU clinched its second national title in three years with a 5-3 win in the Men's College World Series finals. Brown may not have thrown the final pitch, but his NIL savvy helped unify a locker room and earned him one of the most unique deals in college baseball. The Crocs origin story? Even better. Advertisement Brown used some of his NIL cash to grab themed pairs and design ideas for a custom LSU-inspired version. 'I have Pizza Planet-Toy Story Crocs that I bought with per diem money thanks to Champ Artigues, our baseball ops guy… I love my Crocs,' he said. © Dylan Widger-Imagn Images He even pitched Crocs a Louisiana-style collab: gator and pelican Jibbitz, purple and gold themes, and of course, a Tiger or two. In a crowded NIL landscape where logos and car deals often dominate the headlines, Jake Brown's Crocs moment feels fresh, authentic, and fun. It's a reminder that NIL isn't just about the money. Sometimes, it's about the magic of being seen, being yourself, and sharing it with your team. Advertisement So, what's next? If Crocs and Brown roll out that LSU-themed pair, fans, and maybe future recruits will be lining up to walk in his shoes. Related: Oregon QB Turns NIL Into Detroit Dreams Related: NIL Struggles Far From Over After NCAA's House Settlement This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
When will LSU baseball resume College World Series game vs. UCLA?
LSU and UCLA will wait until Tuesday to complete Game 8 of the College World Series. Just before the start of the fourth inning on Monday night, the game entered a weather delay. After hours passed, CWS and NCAA officials opted to resume the game on Tuesday. The contest will pick up at 10 a.m. CT and be on televised on ESPN2. Advertisement After three innings, LSU leads 5-3. UCLA scored three runs in the first, but LSU answered, scoring four runs in the bottom half of the inning. Jake Brown started the comeback with an RBI single before Jared Jones launched a three-run homer. After Anthony Eyanson pitched two scoreless innings, LSU added another run with a Luis Hernandez RBI single. With Eyanson settling in, the delay came at a bad time for LSU. Now, the Tigers will be forced to adjust their pitching plans with Eyanson unavailable on Tuesday. LSU certainly wanted more than three innings from its star pitcher, but these things happen when weather gets involved. The LSU-UCLA loser will be in a tough spot. It will face a quick turnaround to play Arkansas in an elimination game later in the day. This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: New time revealed for LSU baseball vs. UCLA in College World Series
