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Wales Online
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Strictly Come Dancing star says 'back soon' after being forced to pull out of shows
Strictly Come Dancing star says 'back soon' after being forced to pull out of shows Janette Manrara has shared an update with fans after she was forced to pull out of her current stage role having suffered a double health blow in recent weeks. GMB: Janette Manrara admits she felt like a 'single mum' Janette Manrara, known for her role on Strictly Come Dancing, has reassured her followers that she'll be 'back soon' after having to withdraw from her current stage role due to a recent double health setback. The presenter and professional dancer made her theatrical debut earlier this year, stepping into the legendary shoes of Roxie Hart in the touring production of Chicago. However, during her recent stint in Blackpool with the musical, the BBC star encountered health issues that led to her missing several performances, as she issued a statement to her Instagram followers. She later posted photos from her time in the coastal town, including one that revealed the severity of her eye infection. In an accompanying message at the time, she wrote: "Blackpool last week was a mix of fun, sun, and frustration all at the same time. When I didn't have conjunctivitis, the rest of it was really lovely! "Saw my girlfriends, learned a few bits about @lindajohnpierre, enjoyed the views of the tower and seaside, and had a great few shows. The last photo... the bit of the week that was not so fun! Haha! But all much better now. See you soon Blackpool!" Strictly Come Dancing star says 'back soon' after being forced to pull out of shows (Image: Janette Manrara Instagram) 22 Kids and Counting star rushed to hospital during terrifying pregnancy ordeal READ MORE: She managed to make a comeback on stage but then had to step away from the spotlight again over the weekend, reports the Manchester Evening News. On Instagram, the former Strictly Come Dancing star announced she had undergone emergency dental surgery and shared images showing one of her cheeks swollen to twice its usual size. On Saturday (August 2), Janette Manrara shared a heartfelt update with her followers. Posting a touching photo of her mother and daughter, Lyra Rose, enjoying time together in the countryside, she captioned it: "Nothing like some food for the soul. Grandma and Lyra Rose." Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara has been keeping her Instagram followers in the loop (Image: Janette Manrara Instagram) She expressed her gratitude for the support received during her recovery, saying: "Slowly recovering but some fresh air w/ my mom and Lyra was exactly the medicine I needed. Thank you for all the get well wishes." Continuing her health updates, Janette took to her Instagram Story on Monday (August 4) to inform fans: "On the mend. Anti-biotics, pain killers, cuddles a/Lyra. Will be back soon." Her updates followed a delightful share where Janette posted a video of her and Lyra visiting the Strictly Come Dancing professionals during their rehearsals for the show's 2025 season. The professionals have been back in the rehearsal room (Image: Nadiya Bychkova Instagram) The BBC had earlier announced in April the professional dancers set to appear in the new series. The line-up includes Janette's husband Aljaz Skorjanec, alongside Amy Dowden, Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Gorka Marquez, and Luba Mushtuk. Joining them will be Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Dianne Buswell, Nancy Xu, Kai Widdrington, Michelle Tsiakkas, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Nikita Kuzmin, and Vito Coppola, as well as two newcomers to the show: Alexis Warr, winner of So You Think You Can Dance, and Julian Caillon from Australia's Dancing With The Stars. Article continues below Strictly Come Dancing is set to air later this year on BBC One.
Wales Online
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Strictly Come Dancing's Motsi Mabuse says it's her 'first and last' in emotional post
Strictly Come Dancing's Motsi Mabuse says it's her 'first and last' in emotional post Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has taken to social media this week to share a rare insight into her life away from the BBC show. In 2019, Motsi Mabuse made her first appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, taking over from Dame Darcey Bussell. The 44-year-old joined the judging panel alongside former judge Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood, and Shirley Ballas, whose old photos left BBC viewers astonished. Since then, the dancer has become a favourite among fans of the show and regularly shares updates on social media during the off-season, including glimpses into her life with sister Oti Mabuse, who was part of Strictly from 2015 until her departure in 2021. Motsi is set to return to our screens as the new series of Strictly Come Dancing is due to air this autumn on the BBC. This week, the judge received an outpouring of support after sharing a touching post about her daughter, born in 2018, reports Edinburgh Live. On her Instagram stories, she wrote: "My Mom always gave us her very best [sic] and now, as a mom myself, celebrating my daughter's birthday feels like I'm not just celebrating her, but also motherhood in all its layers [sic]. The Strictly Come Dancing judges (Image: BBC/Guy Levy) 22 Kids and Counting star rushed to hospital during terrifying pregnancy ordeal READ MORE: Motsi went on to describe the ups and downs of parenthood, acknowledging the challenges, joy, and healing it brings. The post continued: "It's a journey that has touched the deepest parts of me. My inner child gets to join in, too. Laughing, playing and enjoying all the fun I once wished for her. "This day, her birthday, truly feels like the most important day in our lives, and yes, I always get emotional, maybe because I know that everything I do as a mom, I'm doing it for the first and last time. My one and only little girl. Motsi took a moment to share a message on social media for her daughter's birthday (Image: INSTAGRAM/MOTSIMABUSE) "Some will understand and some will not, and that's ok." In a separate post, the Strictly judge posted a collection of throwback photos from when she was expecting. One clip shows her dancing whilst another captures her stroking her belly before viewers can spot her baby moving about inside. It didn't take long for followers to respond to the post, expressing their affection and encouragement for Motsi as she wrote alongside the montage of pictures and clips: "Why August means everything to me. [sic] Motherhood changed my world, gave me strength I didn't know I had, and a love that runs deeper than words." The Strictly star shared snippets of her pregnancy on social media this week (Image: Motsi Mabuse Instagram) One follower commented: "How true ... I remember the feeling of the light and love and strength growing inside me." Someone else replied: "Motsi, you are wonderful, absolutely amazing." Article continues below One fan wrote: "How beautiful you are, and even if I'm not a mother, I can feel what you write." Another person added: ""I know exactly what that feels like [sic] a love bigger than any words can say." Strictly Come Dancing is set to air later this year on BBC One.
Daily Mirror
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
22 Kids and Counting Sue Radford devastated as she shares 'heartbreaking' news
Sue Radford was left heartbroken after her family friend had died after a battle with cancer at the age of 17 22 Kids and Counting's Sue Radford was overcome with emotion as she remembered the much-loved family friend Sophie Walker, who tragically died. The Channel 5 celebrity previously reached out to her followers, encouraging them to contribute donations following the heart-wrenching loss. Initially misdiagnosed as a stomach bug in 2017, it turned out to be Wilms' tumour, a rare form of cancer. On June 17, the bereaved family shared a touching tribute on Instagram to remember Sophie, who died last July, reports Lancs Live. An image captured a year ago, showing Sophie seated on a bed, was posted with the emotional caption: "Today marks a year since Sophie rapidly started to decline." The post hauntingly read: "The next few weeks are going to be super hard as we relive what went wrong and what we should've done differently." The family posted: "It's absolutely heartbreaking seeing her face in so much pain sitting in this chair, her back was in agony from the rapidly growing tumours, and we were absolutely desperate and terrified at the same time." In their message, they shared the devastating news from Germany: "We had a private blood test in Germany and the results weren't good at all, we knew we were coming to the end of the road and wanted to try and reverse it. Which just wasn't possible," and concluded with a poignant reference to Sophie as "Our beautiful girl Sophie." The post featured an image along with details of Sophie's attempts to ameliorate her suffering through various treatments. Family friend Sue Radford joined the conversation, expressing her support: "You and Jamie are the most amazing parents who fought tirelessly for Sophie," she wrote. "This picture breaks my heart. We miss Sophie so much life is just so unfair," Sue continued, adding a sorrowful emoji. "It breaks my heart." The touching post prompted a wave of heartfelt comments from fans offering their love and support to the grieving family. "Sending your family so much love. I watched your journey, your love and devotion was endless, I'm so sorry nothing could save her" one user empathised. "You did EVERYTHING you could for her. You do not own an ounce of blame," another person reassured. "There is nothing you could have done differently. Cancer is a beast," a third individual acknowledged. "It breaks my heart she was such a strong warrior and did not deserve this. She is often thought of as are you all sending hugs at this very difficult time," a fourth shared.
