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Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
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- 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.
Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Stacey Dooley announces huge milestone with partner Kevin Clifton after seven years
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton - who won Strictly Come Dancing in 2018 - are set to reunite on stage for the first time since they were paired up in the ballroom Kevin Clifton has delighted fans with news of a significant 'first' with Stacey Dooley, seven years on from their triumphant Strictly Come Dancing victory. The loved-up pair have enjoyed a blissful life together since they partnered up and clinched the win on the popular BBC One dance show in 2018. Documentary presenter Stacey, 38, and professional dancer Kevin, 42, found love on the dance floor and after securing the Glitterball trophy, they made their relationship public. Their romance has since blossomed, leading to the birth of their daughter, Minnie. Now, for the first time since their Strictly triumph, they are preparing to collaborate professionally once again. Stacey and Kevin revealed in March that they'll be sharing the stage in the critically acclaimed, smash hit supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story. The play is set to embark on another extensive tour across the UK, kicking off at Manchester Opera House on 4 August 2025, and running until November 2025. A second leg of the tour is scheduled from 8 January to 20 June 2026, with casting details yet to be announced. BBC favourite Stacey will reprise her role as Jenny, which she played during a limited run at the Gielgud Theatre in 2024. She'll perform alongside her partner Kevin, who will portray Jenny's husband, Sam. With just weeks remaining until the tour commences in Manchester, Kevin and Stacey have been spotted heading into rehearsals. Taking to Instagram with a snapshot of the duo, ex-Strictly star Kevin Clifton shared: "Day 1 back working with this little fella again. Last time was 7 years ago @sjdooley @222aghoststory." Their fans couldn't hold back their thrill, as one exclaimed: "Can't wait to watch you both in it, coming to Manchester next month." Likewise, another enthused: "Can't wait to see you both in it." Another fan shared their anticipation, saying: "Coming to see you in Bristol and am more than excited!" while another echoed similar sentiments: "Looking forward to seeing you in August in Manchester." This follows Kevin discussing the dynamic of working closely with his partner in real life. Although Stacey, at 38, is adept at shaking off her stage personas like Jenny once she's off-duty, Kevin immerses himself fully into his roles and humorously speculates that bringing his character Sam home might spell trouble for their romance. During his conversation on the latest All That Chat podcast episode, Kevin revealed: "We're not a very argumentative couple - touch wood - we don't argue a lot." He further remarked: "I'm sure it'll be fine. But also, Stace and me are very different in that Stace can very much go do her job, do it great, and then leave it at the door and come home." Kevin continued, underlining his more intense approach: "Whereas I'm a bit obsessive and I have to live and breathe the character. I'll probably bring the character home, which might get interesting. It could be the ending of us." Kevin voiced hesitations about performing alongside Stacey in a theatrical setting. He said: "When it's your partner in front of you who knows everything about you and all your insecurities and then you start playing this character in front of them ... it's going to be weird. I'm going to have to get over doing it in front of Stace, and she's going to have to get over doing it in front of me."
Daily Mirror
20 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Why Gregg Wallace and John Torode's salaries are missing from BBC
The BBC has released its annual list of some of its stars' salaries today, however, MasterChef duo, Gregg Wallace and former co-host, John Torode's are not included Gregg Wallace and John Torode's salaries are not included in the BBC's annual list of its stars' pay packets, which has been released today. Each year, the corporation publishes the names and salaries of its employees, who earn above a certain threshold (currently £178,000) every year. But while there are many stars that the BBC employs directly, the broadcaster also contracts a large number of production companies to make some of its programmes. The famous faces who are employed by those companies are not directly employed by the BBC, and therefore not on the salaries list. One of these is Banijay, which makes MasterChef, and which, used to, employ - and pay - presenter, Gregg Wallace, before he was axed following an investigation into his behaviour. Other stars not listed on the BBC's salary list, include Stacey Solomon, Rylan Clark and comedians, Rob Brydon and Lee Mack. Also not included are Strictly hosts, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Shows hosts, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas are also absent from the list. Other stars who do not appear include Alan Carr (Interior Design Masters), Amanda Holden (Amanda & Alan's Spanish Job), Alison Hammond (Florida Unpacked and Alison Hammond's Big Weekend), Jools Holland (Later) andDannii Minogue (I Kissed A Boy). Gregg, 60, and former co-host John, 59, have been on Baniiay's books for years as the successful presenters of the BBC cooking show. Their salaries were never divulged, but Gregg was said to be earning £400,000 as reported by The Sun last year. Meanwhile, John is said to be worth a staggering £8 million, thanks to his TV work, career as a chef and also opening and selling restaurants. However, after a bombshell week for the pair, Gregg, has been axed from MasterChef following an independent investigation into his behaviour and John has revealed he has been accused of making a racist remark while working for Banijay, which he denies. Former greengrocer, Gregg, thanked Banijay, who instructed law firm, Lewis Silkin, to carry out the investigation into his behaviour while on the BBC, for 'supporting' him after the report was published. However, he slammed the BBC, saying "the BBC left me exposed to trial by media and the damage it leaves in its wake". The presenter insisted that 'none of the serious allegations against me were upheld' even though the review found him guilty of the 'unwanted touching' plus three counts of being in 'a state of undress'. Banijay, revealed that 45 out of 83 accusations against the father-of-three were corroborated. The report also brought to light two separate claims implicating others, with one involving racist remarks. Aussie star John has reportedly been asked to step down from his long-running role on MasterChef after an historic accusation of racism, which he has no memory of and denies ever happened. Patrick Holland, chief executive of Banijay UK, said previously: "It is clear that escalation procedures were not as robust as they should have been. "We are extremely sorry to anyone who has been impacted by this behaviour and felt unable to speak up at the time or that their complaint was not adequately addressed." Meanwhile, a BBC statement said: "Although the full extent of these issues were not known at the relevant time, opportunities were missed to address this behaviour – both by the production companies running MasterChef and the BBC. "We accept more could and should have been done sooner."
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
TV doctor Ranj Singh reveals he now suffers from anxiety after being trolled online by shamed GP
TELLY doctor Ranj Singh has revealed his torment at the hands of a shamed GP who has been struck off for trolling him. He was branded a 'paedophile sympathiser'' and 'scum'' by Dr David Cartland over his support for Covid vaccines. 2 TV doc Ranj Singh has revealed his torment at the hands of a shamed GP who has been struck off for trolling him Credit: Rex 2 Dr David Cartland violently hit out at Dr Singh on social media over his support for the Covid vaccine Credit: Cavendish He reported him to the General Medical Council over further online abuse. Strictly star Dr Ranj, 46, told a panel: 'I suffer anxiety due to abhorrent things Dr Cartland said about me. This has been a horrific experience.' Cartland, of Redditch, Worcs, claimed that X was a place for 'rigorous debate'. READ MORE ON TV He apologised and admitted: 'I have reacted unwisely online.' He was struck off over fears he 'would behave in a similar way in future'. Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service chairman Claire Lindley said: ''The Tribunal was concerned about the persistent, threatening and abusive harassment of four separate complaints, over a sustained period of time. Dr Cartland has not shown any recognition of the extent of the impact and his conduct demonstrates a blatant disregard for good medical practise. 'Given the marked lack of insight and remediation, the Tribunal was concerned that Dr Cartland would behave in a similar way in future. '' Most read in News TV Dr. Ranj Singh took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, making it to week 7 before being eliminated. He qualified as a doctor in 2003 and works as a children's doctor. This Morning star rushed to hospital after nasty accident as he reveals stitches in his HEAD
Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
TV doctor Ranj Singh reveals he now suffers from anxiety after being trolled online by shamed GP
Dr David Cartland has now been struck off over fears he 'would behave in a similar way in future' DOC'S ORDEAL TV doctor Ranj Singh reveals he now suffers from anxiety after being trolled online by shamed GP Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TELLY doctor Ranj Singh has revealed his torment at the hands of a shamed GP who has been struck off for trolling him. He was branded a 'paedophile sympathiser'' and 'scum'' by Dr David Cartland over his support for Covid vaccines. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 TV doc Ranj Singh has revealed his torment at the hands of a shamed GP who has been struck off for trolling him Credit: Rex 2 Dr David Cartland violently hit out at Dr Singh on social media over his support for the Covid vaccine Credit: Cavendish Dr Ranj, who appeared on ITV's This Morning and Lorraine shows, sued Cartland, 42, last year. He reported him to the General Medical Council over further online abuse. Strictly star Dr Ranj, 46, told a panel: 'I suffer anxiety due to abhorrent things Dr Cartland said about me. This has been a horrific experience.' Cartland, of Redditch, Worcs, claimed that X was a place for 'rigorous debate'. He apologised and admitted: 'I have reacted unwisely online.' He was struck off over fears he 'would behave in a similar way in future'. Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service chairman Claire Lindley said: ''The Tribunal was concerned about the persistent, threatening and abusive harassment of four separate complaints, over a sustained period of time. Dr Cartland has not shown any recognition of the extent of the impact and his conduct demonstrates a blatant disregard for good medical practise. 'Given the marked lack of insight and remediation, the Tribunal was concerned that Dr Cartland would behave in a similar way in future. '' Dr. Ranj Singh took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, making it to week 7 before being eliminated. He qualified as a doctor in 2003 and works as a children's doctor.
