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Angela Scanlon tells our exclusive new podcast she peed herself on Strictly Come Dancing during ‘spicy' performance
Angela Scanlon tells our exclusive new podcast she peed herself on Strictly Come Dancing during ‘spicy' performance

The Irish Sun

time5 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • The Irish Sun

Angela Scanlon tells our exclusive new podcast she peed herself on Strictly Come Dancing during ‘spicy' performance

FOR many celebs and famous faces, appearing on Strictly Come Dancing is top of their wish list . After years of turning the BBC show down, 5 Mum-of-two Angela Scanlon, 41, revealed what really happened behind out TV screens Credit: NPG PODCAST 5 While no accidents were shown on live TV, Angela confessed that she did pee herself during her Strictly stunt 5 Angela's two kids - Ruby, seven, and Marnie, three Before that, the Irish TV presenter was ''too afraid to be seen as not clever or funny or smart enough'', However, the mum-of-two gave it some thought and realised there were ''loads of things'' she could gain from the experience. For the 41-year-old, it was also about taking part in something purely for herself, after having her . She also has Ruby, seven, with husband Roy Horgan, 43, who works in tech. read more on celebrity But in hindsight, it, perhaps, wasn't the best of ideas, as her pelvic floor was ''not ready''. Now, a few years later, Angela has openly spoken about her experience of appearing on the cult favourite show as a mother who had an 18-month-old baby at the time. The mother-of-two shared what really took place behind our TV screens on our new parenting vodcast hosted by parenting influencer and comedian ''It was a lot. I didn't really anticipate it in my head,'' she told the hosts on Most read in Celebrity ''The old pelvic floor was under pressure.'' Angela - who also Angela Scanlon on Strictly success and saying no to fake tan (1) ''In France, I remember in my NCT group the first time around, there was a French woman and she was like, 'I'm going to the ''I was like, 'For what?' What happened?' ''She said, 'For my - up there'. ''It's obligatory post-birth in France that you have six weeks physiotherapy, internal physiotherapy.'' Strictly 2025 rumoured line-up Angellica Bell: A familiar face on British television, Angellica is a seasoned TV presenter known for her work on shows like CBBC and The One Show. She's no stranger to reality TV, having recently appeared on Celebrity Big Brother. Paul C. Brunson: The charismatic relationship expert and matchmaker from Married At First Sight UK, Paul is known for his insightful advice and warm personality. Swapping the sofa for the samba, he's tipped to bring a touch of class and intelligence to the competition. Dani Dyer: Rising to fame as the winner of Love Island in 2018, Dani has remained in the public eye with various TV appearances. The daughter of actor Danny Dyer, she's reportedly agreed to take part. Vicky Pattison: A reality TV stalwart who first found fame on Geordie Shore, Vicky has successfully transitioned into a presenter and author. Having supported her friend Pete Wicks on the show last year, it seems she's ready to put on her own dancing shoes. Ashley Cain: Former footballer and reality TV star from Ex on the Beach, Ashley has more recently become known for his incredible charity work and campaigning. Stacey Solomon: Known for her down-to-earth charm and successful BBC shows like Sort Your Life Out, fans are eager to see if she can translate her infectious energy to the ballroom. Georgia Toffolo: Best known as "Toff" from Made in Chelsea and for winning I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2017, Georgia is a seasoned reality TV star. Thomas Skinner: The lively entrepreneur who became a fan favourite on The Apprentice in 2019, Thomas is known for his larger-than-life personality and catchphrase "Bosh!". Despite admitting to no dancing experience, he's reportedly "up for giving it his best shot." Tom Parker Bowles: The renowned food writer and critic, and son of Queen Camilla, is a surprising but intriguing name on the rumour list. A regular on MasterChef, it remains to be seen if his culinary precision translates to ballroom finesse. Sir Mo Farah: The legendary Olympic long-distance runner is considered a national treasure. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: The former Premier League football striker, famous for his time at Leeds and Chelsea, is another sporting name being linked. Harry Aikines-Aryeetey: Known as "Nitro" from the BBC's Gladiat o rs reboot and a former Team GB sprinter, Harry has already shown off some moves on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special. Balvinder Sopal: The talented actress known for her role as Suki Panesar in EastEnders, Balvinder would follow a long line of successful soap stars on Strictly. Jake Brown: The winner of The Traitors series three, Jake's name has emerged as a potential contestant. Stefan Dennis : The actor, 66, has played six-times married Ramsay Street lothario Paul Robinson since the first episode in 1985 and now the soap is coming to an end, his schedule is clear. While no accidents were shown on live TV, Angela confessed that she did pee herself during her ''I think I would've peed myself anyway, to be honest. But yeah, I did. I remember doing rehearsals for the Charleston and it was quite a ''There was a lot of hopping as there is but ours was particularly bouncy,'' said Angela who partnered with and finished sixth . ''I did the rehearsal and I remember Carlos being like, 'What happened there?' ''And I was too embarrassed - cause we were three weeks in at that point and I didn't know him well enough to be like, 'I just wet myself'. ''I was also so afraid because I was like, 'Oh my God, what if this happens on the show?' ''Because it's a lot to, like, manage that while also managing your steps and also managing all that stuff. ''But I will say, you know, it's pretty solid now,'' she chuckled. 5 The Irish TV presenter also revealed why her children are not allowed to have smartphones Credit: npg podcast Not allowing her children smartphones During the episode, Angela also revealed why there's a smartphone ban at her home. 'Ruby stamping her feet and telling me that her best mate has one does not mean I'm going to get her a phone if I believe that she is better off as a human without one,' Angela said. 'I'm OK with being the bad bi**h. "I'm actually fine with her hating me if it makes sense in the long run for her not to have one. I'm still the parent.' Angela addded that she knows her own phone use impacts her. 'It's affected my concentration. "I will be reading a book and think: 'Oh, I've read three pages and have no idea what it said.' "There's a lack of "My plan is to hold off for as long as possible.' 'I think our generation is justifying it because we love it. "I don't want to let it go. It's the conditioning. "You're going: 'Oh my god, how am I going to tell her she's not allowed it when I'm sitting there refreshing. "It requires us all to make changes.' 5 Angela partnered with Carlos Gu and finished sixth during her Strictly stint in 2023

Angela Scanlon tells our exclusive new podcast she peed herself on Strictly Come Dancing during ‘spicy' performance
Angela Scanlon tells our exclusive new podcast she peed herself on Strictly Come Dancing during ‘spicy' performance

Scottish Sun

time5 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Scottish Sun

Angela Scanlon tells our exclusive new podcast she peed herself on Strictly Come Dancing during ‘spicy' performance

She reveals why she never shared the incident with her dancing partner, Carlos Gu 'I WAS SO EMBARRASSED' Angela Scanlon tells our exclusive new podcast she peed herself on Strictly Come Dancing during 'spicy' performance FOR many celebs, appearing on Strictly Come Dancing is top of their wish list. After years of turning the BBC show down, Angela Scanlon, 41, finally accepted the offer in 2023. 5 Mum-of-two Angela Scanlon, 41, revealed what really happened behind our TV screens Credit: NPG PODCAST 5 While no accidents were shown on live TV, Angela confessed that she did pee herself during her Strictly stint 5 Angela's two kids - Ruby, seven, and Marnie, three Before that, the Irish TV presenter was ''too afraid to be seen as not clever or funny or smart enough'', she told Fabulous in 2024. However, the mum-of-two gave it some thought and realised there were ''loads of things'' she could gain from the experience. For the 41-year-old, it was also about taking part in something purely for herself, after having her second child, Marnie, now three, in 2022. She also has Ruby, seven, with husband Roy Horgan, 43, who works in tech. But in hindsight, it, perhaps, wasn't the best of ideas, as her pelvic floor was ''not ready''. Now, a few years later, Angela has openly spoken about her experience of appearing on the cult favourite show as a mother who had an 18-month-old baby at the time. The mother-of-two shared what really took place behind our TV screens on our new parenting vodcast No Parental Guidance, hosted by parenting influencer Louise Boyce and comedian Hannah East. ''It was a lot. I didn't really anticipate it in my head,'' she told the hosts on the episode. ''The old pelvic floor was under pressure.'' Angela went on: ''People don't talk a lot about pelvic floor health. Angela Scanlon on Strictly success and saying no to fake tan (1) ''In France, I remember in my NCT group the first time around, there was a French woman and she was like, 'I'm going to the physio'. ''I was like, 'For what?' What happened?' ''She said, 'For my - up there'. ''It's obligatory post-birth in France that you have six weeks physiotherapy, internal physiotherapy.'' Strictly 2025 rumoured line-up Angellica Bell: A familiar face on British television, Angellica is a seasoned TV presenter known for her work on shows like CBBC and The One Show. She's no stranger to reality TV, having recently appeared on Celebrity Big Brother. Paul C. Brunson: The charismatic relationship expert and matchmaker from Married At First Sight UK, Paul is known for his insightful advice and warm personality. Swapping the sofa for the samba, he's tipped to bring a touch of class and intelligence to the competition. Dani Dyer: Rising to fame as the winner of Love Island in 2018, Dani has remained in the public eye with various TV appearances. The daughter of actor Danny Dyer, she's reportedly agreed to take part. Vicky Pattison: A reality TV stalwart who first found fame on Geordie Shore, Vicky has successfully transitioned into a presenter and author. Having supported her friend Pete Wicks on the show last year, it seems she's ready to put on her own dancing shoes. Ashley Cain: Former footballer and reality TV star from Ex on the Beach, Ashley has more recently become known for his incredible charity work and campaigning. Stacey Solomon: Known for her down-to-earth charm and successful BBC shows like Sort Your Life Out, fans are eager to see if she can translate her infectious energy to the ballroom. Georgia Toffolo: Best known as "Toff" from Made in Chelsea and for winning I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2017, Georgia is a seasoned reality TV star. Thomas Skinner: The lively entrepreneur who became a fan favourite on The Apprentice in 2019, Thomas is known for his larger-than-life personality and catchphrase "Bosh!". Despite admitting to no dancing experience, he's reportedly "up for giving it his best shot." Tom Parker Bowles: The renowned food writer and critic, and son of Queen Camilla, is a surprising but intriguing name on the rumour list. A regular on MasterChef, it remains to be seen if his culinary precision translates to ballroom finesse. Sir Mo Farah: The legendary Olympic long-distance runner is considered a national treasure. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: The former Premier League football striker, famous for his time at Leeds and Chelsea, is another sporting name being linked. Harry Aikines-Aryeetey: Known as "Nitro" from the BBC's Gladiators reboot and a former Team GB sprinter, Harry has already shown off some moves on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special. Balvinder Sopal: The talented actress known for her role as Suki Panesar in EastEnders, Balvinder would follow a long line of successful soap stars on Strictly. Jake Brown: The winner of The Traitors series three, Jake's name has emerged as a potential contestant. Stefan Dennis: The actor, 66, has played six-times married Ramsay Street lothario Paul Robinson since the first episode in 1985 and now the soap is coming to an end, his schedule is clear. While no accidents were shown on live TV, Angela confessed that she did pee herself during her Strictly stint. ''I think I would've peed myself anyway, to be honest. But yeah, I did. I remember doing rehearsals for the Charleston and it was quite a spicy number. ''There was a lot of hopping as there is but ours was particularly bouncy,'' said Angela who partnered with Carlos Gu and finished sixth. ''I did the rehearsal and I remember Carlos being like, 'What happened there?' ''And I was too embarrassed - cause we were three weeks in at that point and I didn't know him well enough to be like, 'I just wet myself'. ''I was also so afraid because I was like, 'Oh my God, what if this happens on the show?' ''Because it's a lot to, like, manage that while also managing your steps and also managing all that stuff. ''But I will say, you know, it's pretty solid now,'' she chuckled. 5 The Irish TV presenter also revealed why her children are not allowed to have smartphones Credit: npg podcast Not allowing her children smartphones During the episode, Angela also revealed why there's a smartphone ban at her home. 'Ruby stamping her feet and telling me that her best mate has one does not mean I'm going to get her a phone if I believe that she is better off as a human without one,' Angela said. 'I'm OK with being the bad bi**h. "I'm actually fine with her hating me if it makes sense in the long run for her not to have one. I'm still the parent.' Angela addded that she knows her own phone use impacts her. 'It's affected my concentration. "I will be reading a book and think: 'Oh, I've read three pages and have no idea what it said.' "There's a lack of regulation online and we are going to hand that to a child? "My plan is to hold off for as long as possible.' 'I think our generation is justifying it because we love it. "I don't want to let it go. It's the conditioning. "You're going: 'Oh my god, how am I going to tell her she's not allowed it when I'm sitting there refreshing. "It requires us all to make changes.'

A Joint Museum Acquisition of a Rare British Self-Portrait
A Joint Museum Acquisition of a Rare British Self-Portrait

Epoch Times

time21-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Epoch Times

A Joint Museum Acquisition of a Rare British Self-Portrait

The British Baroque artist William Dobson (1611–1646) is not a household name, but that may be changing with the international news that London's Tate and the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) have jointly acquired one of his rare self-portraits. The purchase Among modern scholars, Dobson's paintings have been critically acclaimed, especially after two 20th-century exhibitions. Art historians have found similarities between his work and that of such illustrious figures as Caravaggio and Rembrandt, two artists who also have important self-portraiture legacies. However, Dobson has long been forgotten by the general public due to personal and historical circumstances.

Canadian launches mission to combat illegal fishing and protect marine ecosystems in the Indo-Pacific
Canadian launches mission to combat illegal fishing and protect marine ecosystems in the Indo-Pacific

Cision Canada

time09-06-2025

  • General
  • Cision Canada

Canadian launches mission to combat illegal fishing and protect marine ecosystems in the Indo-Pacific

OTTAWA, ON, June 9, 2025 /CNW/ - Globally, illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a major contributor to declining fish stocks and the destruction of marine habitats. IUU fishing also undermines the livelihoods of legitimate fish harvesters and impacts food security in vulnerable coastal communities, affecting millions of people. Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) launched its third annual high seas patrol to deter IUU fishing in the high seas of the North Pacific, including near the Aleutian Island chain, focusing on migratory routes for key species like Pacific salmon. The mission, known as Operation North Pacific Guard (Op. NPG), is led by DFO fishery officers and supported by the Canadian Coast Guard and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to protect fish stocks under Canada's Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative and Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy. As a Pacific nation, Canada is committed to deepening its engagement and its role across the Indo-Pacific region as an active and reliable partner. Fishery officers and support personnel will patrol over 15,000 km while onboard the Canadian Coast Guard vessel, the CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier, a high endurance, multi-purpose vessel that is also a light icebreaker, and is biofuel capable. The expert crew will conduct high seas boardings and inspection operations under international law to ensure compliance with regulations and to detect IUU fishing. During this mission, Canada's CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier will make a special port visit during Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, where members of the public can visit the vessel and learn about Canada's role in fighting IUU. In addition to monitoring and enforcement by sea, Canada is conducting daily aerial surveillance this summer out of Hokkaido, Japan. Air patrols conducted by DFO fishery officers will monitor fishing vessels and support partner countries to ensure compliance with international law. Canada's air surveillance program has previously identified significant conservation concerns related to shark finning and illegal marine mammal harvest, including the harpooning of dolphins, and pollution events that threaten the marine environment. Continued monitoring for these activities will allow Canada to hold non-compliant vessels accountable. As a Pacific nation, Canada recognizes that the Indo-Pacific region will play a significant and profound role in Canada's future. Every issue that matters to Canadians—national security, economic prosperity, respect for international law and human rights, democratic values, public health, protecting our environment—will be shaped by the relationships that Canada, along with its partners, have with countries throughout the Indo-Pacific. Quotes "It is critical that Canada does its part to promote the rule of law on the high seas. By doing our part to support international laws, we uphold our country's significant investments and leadership in securing marine species and ecosystems at home and abroad." The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries "Canada works closely with key partners in the Indo-Pacific to uphold the rule of law in the region as part of Operation North Pacific Guard and to advance priorities under the Indo-Pacific Strategy. The participation of Japanese, South Korean and U.S. officials in these patrols is a concrete example of increasing regional cooperation to address common challenges, including declining fish stocks, threats to biodiversity and pollution." , Canada's Ambassador to Japan and Special Envoy to the Indo- Pacific Quick Facts Canadian fishery officers have taken part in the annual Op. NPG since 2019, an annual international law enforcement operation on the high seas of the North Pacific. This year, DFO has welcomed aboard officers from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Fisheries Agency of Japan, and the Republic of Korea Coast Guard. Fishery officers conduct patrols, under international law, to enforce the United Nations ban on high seas driftnets and to ensure compliance with regulations of Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMO) that protect against IUU fishing. This year's operation includes the participation of a total of 10 DFO fishery officers, including 4 fishery officers participating in air surveillance operations in Japan. In addition to monitoring and enforcement, fishery officers will also collect environmental data and water samples to support Canada's understanding of the high seas environment, including the migration range of species of interest, such as Pacific salmon, and the levels of microplastics in the water. Associated Links Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Indo-Pacific Strategy Canadian Coast Guard Greening initiatives Stay Connected SOURCE Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada

Metro to India Gate, T1, and Kalindi Kunj: Delhi to get 3 new metro corridors worth Rs 11,150 crore; cabinet nod likely to be soon
Metro to India Gate, T1, and Kalindi Kunj: Delhi to get 3 new metro corridors worth Rs 11,150 crore; cabinet nod likely to be soon

Time of India

time09-06-2025

  • Business
  • Time of India

Metro to India Gate, T1, and Kalindi Kunj: Delhi to get 3 new metro corridors worth Rs 11,150 crore; cabinet nod likely to be soon

Metro to India Gate, T1, and Kalindi Kunj: Delhi to get 3 new metro corridors worth Rs 11,150 Cr; cabinet nod likely soon NEW DELHI: The Centre has prioritised the construction of three new metro rail corridors - R K Ashram to Indraprastha, Aerocity to Terminal-1 and Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj - in Delhi, entailing an investment of around Rs 11,150 crore and having a cumulative length of a little over 16 km. These links were recently evaluated by the National Planning Group (NPG) under the PM GatiShakti framework for planning of infrastructure projects and are likely to be placed before the Cabinet soon for approval. Details of the plans presented before the NPG show that R K Ashram to Indraprastha will be the longest among the three corridors and it will be an underground route with nine stations - at Indraprastha, Bharat Mandapam, Baroda House, India Gate (adjacent to C-Hexagon), the newly built Common Central Secretariat (CCS) buildings along the Kartavya Path, Central Secretariat, Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum (near Rakabganj Gurdwara), Shivaji Stadium and R K Ashram Marg. "So, this will be a complete loop connecting the Green Line (Indralok-Indraprastha link) with the Blue Line, and the Janakpuri West-R K Ashram Marg corridor. This will also help reduce footfall at Rajiv Chowk," said a source. The proposed station at India Gate will offer visitors a safe and convenient transport alternative, and reduce reliance on private vehicles, officials said. At present, the nearest metro connectivity is the Central Secretariat metro station and people either need to walk or take auto-rickshaws to reach India Gate. The corridor will also provide faster connectivity to the proposed 10 big central govt office buildings along the Kartavya Path. Two stations on this line at the CCS buildings and the Central Secretariat will ensure govt employees reach office quickly and without any hassle. Earlier, there was a proposal to have an automated people mover system (APMS) to link all the CCS buildings to basements, but it was abandoned as such a transportation system would have been used only by the govt employees. Officials said the extension of the metro line from Aerocity to Terminal-1 (2.3 km) will be completely underground and it will have only one station at Terminal-1. This will provide direct airport connectivity to people living in areas such as Tughlakabad, Khanpur, Saket, Mehrauli and Vasant Kunj. This will enhance airport access and regional transit, especially for commuters from Faridabad via the Tughlakabad interchange. The Tughlakabad-Kalindi Kunj link (4 km) will have three stations and it will be an elevated corridor. It will pass through Ali Village, Ali Vihar, and Madanpur Khadar. The new link will facilitate interchange at Kalindi Kunj with the existing Magenta Line, linking the Violet and Magenta corridors.

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