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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gabby Logan says she was 'very much aware that people didn't like her' after getting the axe from 'life-changing' Strictly Come Dancing experience
Gabby Logan has reflected on her 'shocking' Strictly Come Dancing experience after being eliminated from the show in 2007. The BBC presenter, 52, was partnered up with professional dancer James Jordan, while her husband Kenny Logan was also competing with James' wife Ola Jordan. But Gabby has now admitted that Strictly had a negative affect on her life as she struggled to cope with feelings of public rejection after being voted off. She told Wales Online: 'I had an amazing experience on Strictly, I was only on it for a few weeks, but I had an amazing experience — but also, a kind of life-changing experience in many ways. '[It] sounds a bit dramatic, and you hear people going 'Strictly changed my life', but this wasn't in a good way.' Gabby was voted off fourth from the BBC competition after unexpectedly finding herself in the bottom two with Rod Stewart 's wife Penny Lancaster. She added: 'When you get voted out of Strictly, it's so shocking, because you go in every week starting to work on your following week's dance, and you don't expect to go home'. Gabby said she became 'very much aware that people didn't like her' during the show and admitted she felt rejected by the public. Speaking to Jessica Ennis on the Gold Minds podcast Gabby added: 'It was the fact that obviously people didn't vote for me — and it sounds a bit pathetic — but you realise when it's a reality show that it's about whether people like you. And I was very much aware that people didn't like me. 'I was kind of like, they didn't like me enough to vote for me.' Despite reassurances from dance partner James, Gabby confessed she felt 'upset' over the situation. She said: 'It was a very sobering kind of experience because in the days afterwards, not only was I dreadfully missing the dancing, but also realising I kind of felt like, 'Oh, what was it about me that people didn't relate to?'' Gabby added that her competitive nature possibly played a role in her departure and noted that her husband stayed in the show despite her opinion that he was a 'rubbish' dancer. Former rugby player Kenny narrowly avoided being eliminated several times before eventually getting the boot just before the quarter finals. Gabby revealed that Kenny even offered to swap places with her after seeing how affected she was by the elimination - although a switch is not permitted. The couple have been married since 2001 and share two children together. The 2007 series finished with Alesha Dixon lifting the glitterball trophy and she later joined the judging panel replacing Arlene Phillips. It comes after Gabby shared why she did not want to have sex with her husband Kenny due to health struggles. She revealed her initial concerns that going through the menopause would have an adverse effect on her sex life with her partner. Gabby, who shares twins Lois and Reuben with her former Scottish rugby player Kenny, explained that she was able to address the problems thanks to the use of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). According to the NHS, menopause symptoms can include hot flushes, mood swings and low mood. The presenter told The Sun: 'My libido was definitely affected by the menopause and perimenopause. 'I found I didn't want to have sex with my husband as much, and it felt like something I was going to have to do even if I didn't really want to. 'It was almost like, ''Is this going to become a duty?'' So many women say this and I didn't want to become one of them. She added that she wanted to regain her sex drive because her sex life with her husband had always been so important. As soon as a doctor prescribed her HRT, she said she was relieved and emotional at the prospect of having an improved libido.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Yahoo
Man died after allegedly killing girlfriend on Ketron Island. They've been ID'd
A Ketron Island woman was stabbed and killed. Her 30-year-old boyfriend was found dead the next day in his vehicle submerged in Puget Sound. They both have been identified, according to the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office. Ruby Hamrick, 26, died from multiple sharp-force injuries near the 10300 block of Morris Boulevard on June 22. Her manner of death was listed as a homicide, the office wrote in a news release. James Jordan of Tacoma died the same day after driving his vehicle off a ferry dock on the island. His cause and manner is listed as 'pending,' the release said. That is a temporary designation used when additional information, investigation or tests are required for certification. Deputies were dispatched at 9:09 p.m. for a call after Jordan allegedly stabbed Hamrick. Neighbors found the woman with several stab wounds and attempted life-saving measures, according to the Sheriff's Office in a Facebook post. The News Tribune spoke to Ketron Island resident Scott Maddox who was one of the neighbors that helped provide CPR for nearly an hour before first responders arrived. Hamrick was pronounced dead that night. Maddox said before Hamrick died, she was fighting for a 'good solid hour' as neighbors took turns providing CPR. A short time after deputies were dispatched, a loud crash was heard at the ferry dock, and neighbors saw a vehicle floating in the water, the post said. Pierce County Dive and Marine Services Unit used a Remote Operated Vessel to find the vehicle, the post said. On June 23, the vehicle was found with Jordan dead inside. Hamrick and Jordan's 1-year-old child was at home and placed into Child Protective Services' custody temporarily. Sheriff's Office spokesperson Carly Cappetto said it appeared there was unreported domestic violence in the home, with Hamrick being the victim. She had spoken to other people on the island about it. Maddox said that Hamrick was a year-round resident, and the Ketron Island community knew her very well. 'We were probably as close to family as it comes,' he said.
Daily Mail
21-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Maine town faced with a dilemma after resident's VERY bizarre request in his will
A Maine town voted to accept a gift left by a former resident in his will, after he stipulated it would be handed to a Hells Angels chapter if they turned it down. James Jordan, 80, formerly of Buckfield, and known as Jimmy, passed away last March and left his nearly 14-acre property along with $850,000 in cash to the town. There was a catch. If the town decided to turn down the generous gift, the land and money would go to a chapter of the outlaw motorcycle club. On Tuesday, it was agreed in a vote of 274-37 to accept the gift as voters faced other questions over what should be done with the land and cash. Despite the link to the biker club in his will, there was no apparent connection between Jordan and the gang, friends of his believe the whole thing was a joke. Close friend Roland Frechette said he believes Jordan added it to ensure the gifts were accepted by the town. He told The Sun Journal that the whole situation was a bad joke. A friend of Jordan, who wished to remain anonymous, told the Daily Mail that he didn't own a motorcycle. A local man all of his life, he attended Buckfield area schools before going to to work as a travelling salesman, and a manager at International Paper, his obituary said. He had inherited the property in July 1983 according to land deeds, after it was passed down by his parents. It is not immediately clear what Hells Angel chapter would have been handed the land and money, the club's first chapter in Maine is in Canaan, 65 miles from Buckfield. After agreeing to accepting the money, voters in the town of approximately 2,000 residents were asked whether to turn a two-acre parcel of the land to a training space for the town's rescue unit, which was agreed upon. Another question asked whether the remaining space should be turned into a recreational area, which was also passed through. The $850,000 left over was divided up to form several scholarship funds for students who are residents of Buckfield and are in their third year of college or university. Voters also agreed to leave $20,000 aside to fund an annual trip for the elderly from Buckfield to Portland Head Light, a historical landmark in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Jordan's obituary stated: 'Jimmy had a knack for finding a deal. He enjoyed watching Jeopardy (his friends and family knew not to call between 7.30pm and 8pm). 'He took time to take trips to the Maine coast, check lawn sales, and eat preferred meals such as lobster and Chinese food. His true passions in life were watching horse racing and visiting with family and friends.' The Hells Angels, which were originally founded in California in 1948, is said to still have around 3,500 members and 475 charters across 62 countries. The group is considered a criminal enterprise, with the Department of Justice claiming they are involved in violent crime, weapons trafficking and drug trafficking. Their website states: 'When we do right, nobody remembers. When we do wrong, nobody forgets.'
The Independent
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Gabby Logan thought public ‘didn't like her' after Strictly exit
Broadcaster Gabby Logan revealed she cried after being eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing in 2007, having been told she was too competitive. Logan, who finished 11th with partner James Jordan, reflected that her competitive nature, valued in sports, was not appreciated on the show. She believes there was a societal shift between 2007 and 2012, where competitive women became celebrated, unlike her experience on Strictly. Logan stated she was not playing the game expected of a woman at the time, implying a need for faux humility. Gabby Logan, alongside Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman, is set to take over Gary Lineker 's role as Match of the Day presenters for the upcoming football season.
News.com.au
07-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Sydney Swans overcome ‘haunted house' to keep finals hopes alive
Sydney have claimed their first win at the MCG since their harrowing 10-goal loss at the venue in last year's grand final, defeating a young Richmond outfit by 44 points. The Tigers got off to a fast start and led at quarter time, but failed to kick another major for almost all of the remaining three quarters — with the Swans winning 4.12 (36) to the hosts' 11.14 (80). FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. Only a Seth Campbell goal with a few minutes remaining prevented the Tigers from recording their lowest-ever score against Sydney with just 28 points to their name, and were barely avoiding their club's lowest total against their former establishment South Melbourne (26), which was registered all the way back in August of 1909 — a near-116-year first! Star ruck Brodie Grundy continued his strong stretch of form to be one of the visitors' best, finishing with 19 disposals, 51 hitouts, five clearances, five inside 50s and a clever goal. Up forward, tough nut James Jordan kicked a career-high three goals, while Chad Warner kicked his sixth two-goal haul for 2025. 3. SWANS EXORCISE DEMONS AT 'HAUNTED HOUSE' TO KEEP FAINT FINALS HOPES ALIVE Hearing that Swans song would've sounded as good as ever … certainly for Dean Cox! Sydney got back on the winner's list with a much-needed victory over Richmond at the MCG in a game the Swans 'started to show some signs of getting their game back together,' as put by Brownlow medallist Gerard Healy. With it, the Swans have kept a faint of hope in their 2025 season after a brutal fortnight in big losses to Adelaide (by 90 points) and Melbourne (53 points). Don't underestimate the influence of 6am beach sessions after losses! Dean Cox's side improved to 5-8 ahead of its mid-season bye, with the likes of Joel Amartey, Errol Gulden and Tom Papley nearing returns from injury. They'd effectively need to go 8-2 after their bye to be a chance of playing finals, but there's at least a small pulse. Just as importantly, Sydney exorcised some MCG demons. The Swans had won just three of their previous 10 games at the MCG, which includes two heavy grand final losses. While Saturday's result came against a bottom-three team, experiencing that winning feeling at the G' counts for something. 'Bit of a slow start, but since then they've certainly hit their straps,' former Hawthorn sharpshooter Ben Dixon said on Fox Footy. 'We know the form they've been in, so this has come at a good time to play at the MCG – this place has been like a haunted house for the Swans. 'The scars hurt.' 2. SKIPPER'S RETURN HELPS LIZARD GET BACK TO HIS BEST Nick Blakey got back to his best on Saturday afternoon in a welcome sight for Swans fans. The star halfback looked like the All-Australian Blakey of last season, racking up career-high disposals (34) and kicks (31) to go with 886 metres gained as his trademark run and carry was on show. It was helped by the returns of Harry Cunningham and skipper Callum Mills providing 'better structure behind the ball' and allowing Blakey to play his usual running game. Blakey started hot out of the gates with nine disposals in the first quarter alone when his side wasn't playing that well. Mills (25 touches, nine marks) was also prolific for Dean Cox's side, with he and Blakey two of Sydney's best at the MCG. 'We haven't seen 'The Lizard' (Nick Blakey) play like this since last year,' Brownlow Medalist Gerard Healy said on Fox Footy in the opening term. Western Bulldogs legend Brad Johnson was also full of praise of Blakey's impact. 'Let him run,' Johnson said on Fox Footy at half-time. 'It's been a huge half. The inclusions have created better structure behind the ball and allowed the Lizard to play his well. He's dominated the first half.' 1. TIGERS VETERAN SHOWS NEW TRICKS Outside of the opening quarter, it was a tough day for the Tigers faithful as their side kicked just one goal after quarter time. One man who was seriously hot in that first quarter was Dion Prestia. Playing in just his second game in 2025, Prestia was everywhere in the opening term with 12 of his 21 touches. The Tigers veteran also showed off a few new tricks. Prestia in the first quarter provided the highlight of the game, kicking a crafty goal where he sold candy twice before slotting a banana through the big sticks. Western Bulldogs legend Brad Johnson said Prestia was among the Tigers to 'set the tone' in the opening term and let his side get out to an early six-point lead. As Prestia, 32, plays for a new contract in 2026, Saturday's showing will do his chances of that no harm as a wise old trusty head to help nurture the otherwise young Tigers. As much as anything, it was just good to see the injury-prone midfielder back out there playing well.
