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Wales Online
10-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Strictly star forced 'off-grid' with boyfriend after fire broke out in holiday home
Strictly star forced 'off-grid' with boyfriend after fire broke out in holiday home The Strictly starhas explained why she was forced "off-grid" during a recent holiday to the South of France with her boyfriend. EastEnders actress Maisie Smith recounted a narrow miss when the property she and Max George were due to stay at in the South of France was engulfed by flames. During her chat on Sunday Brunch (August 10), the Strictly Come Dancing star relayed the alarming incident. Luckily, the couple had not yet reached their holiday abode when the blaze erupted, prompting a last-minute change in their accommodation plans. Maisie revealed that she and Max ended up lodging at an alternative location nearby their initial vacation spot, though it wasn't quite the perfect arrangement for her. The topic arose after hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer questioned why their Channel 4 team had struggled to reach Maisie before her appearance on the show. They had been informed that the soap star had "gone off grid" and sought clarity on what this entailed. Maisie Smith talks near miss as holiday fire 'destroys everything' In his quest for answers, Tim was taken aback by Maisie's candid response early in the programme, reports the Mirror. Following Tim's inquiry, Maisie clarified there was an additional reason for her being unreachable, stating: "It was the South of France, it wasn't really off-grid, it's quite a common holiday destination." She continued, shedding light on the severity of the situation: "But there was a fire and everything was destroyed. The house we were supposed to be staying in, it was destroyed. Simon and Tim wanted to get to the bottom of why Maisie had been off-grid "So where did you stay," Tim enquired, clearly taken aback, to which Maisie disclosed: "In an airbnb, down the road from where we were supposed to be staying. "So all of your technical equipment was destroyed?" Tim probed further as Maisie informed him: "No, we were on a fishing lake." "Do you fish?" Tim continued, with her response being: "No but my boyfriend did?" Tim sensed that the EastEnders actress might not have had the most enjoyable experience, as she seemed less than thrilled about her rural French retreat. Maisie wasn't too enthusiastic about her holiday (Image: BBC) The presenter speculated whether Maisie had relished her time away, and the ex-Strictly contestant shared: "If you like to fish it was great... but if you didn't..." Her explanation was interrupted by laughter in the studio, prompting Tim to steer the conversation elsewhere. Maisie and Max became an item after meeting on the 2020 edition of Strictly Come Dancing, with their romance blossoming two years on in 2022. Article continues below On this particular Sunday Brunch episode, Simon and Tim also welcomed Rhys James, Sam Ryder, Tiwa Savage, and Ashley Thomas to the studio. Sunday Brunch airs every Sunday on Channel 4, from 10am.
The Irish Sun
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Strictly star reveals terrifying moment stranger tried to get into his car at stop light – just weeks after being mugged
A STRICTLY Come Dancing star has revealed the horrifying moment a stranger tried to climb into his car at a traffic light. The comedian told his fans that he felt like he was "living in Grand Theft Auto" as the incident came just weeks after he was mugged. 3 Seann Walsh has spoken about his recent troubles in London Credit: Getty Seann Walsh, who sparked mass controversy after he snogged his pro partner Katya Jones on the show in 2018, took to Instagram to share the startling update. He wrote on his story: "New in the adventures of living in London: today whilst waiting at the lights in my car, a guy walked up to my car, opened the passenger side door and went to get in. "Luckily, the traffic lights had changed and I could drive off," he added. "It's beginning to feel like I'm living in Grand Theft Auto," he said. READ MORE ON SEANN WALSH This comes just weeks after he was mugged in London. Taking to his Instagram Stories, He shared a picture of his phone's location, which was in China. Seann's mugging came just weeks after fellow Strictly star Michelle Tsiakkas was left "traumatised" after also being mugged in London. Most read in TV Pro dancer The Strictly star - who joined the show three years ago - took to Instagram to share the terrifying incident. Addressing her fans in a video, she said: "Hi guys, so I wanted to just make this video to let you know something that happened to me the other day in London. "Now this was a couple of days ago and I've just about mentally recovered from that. It was quite traumatising on the day. "It wasted my whole day and made me feel awful, scared, helpless and I don't want the same to happen to you. "My phone got stolen. My phone got stolen. I mean I see it happening all the time but it's just one of those things that you just never think it's gonna happen to you. and then it does." Recounting the story, Michelle said: "So it was early morning. I was on my way to the dentist in London. "It was around Covent Garden so the streets were really quiet. I think I was just the only person around so maybe I was an easy target and I whipped out my phone to have a look at the directions to see where my dentist was. "I was on the actual street of the dentist and what happens? A man comes on a bike behind me, sweeps past me and grabs my phone. "So he's grabbed my phone. He's on an electric bike and my heart just sank. I tried to I think like reach for it and that made me fall on my knees on the floor and graze my knee. "I think my reflex was just to swear and then scream give me back my phone and clearly you know that didn't work. "He just left. He was wearing a mask so there was no way that I could have seen what he looked like and he was going really fast on that electric bike so there was no way on earth I could have caught up with him. "Thankfully there were two really lovely and helpful women there and they'd seen that I was a bit distressed." 3 He shared his experience on Instagram Credit: Instagram / @seannwalsh 3 Seann caused controversy when he appeared on the show in 2018 Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Morning Live's Gethin Jones fuels romance rumours with Helen Skelton as he shares flirty birthday message
GETHIN Jones shared a sweet birthday message for Helen Skelton amid rumours of a blossoming romance. The Morning Live host, 47, has continued to grow close to the mum-of-three, with sources saying the relationship had turned more than just platonic. 5 Gethin Jones fueled romance rumours with Helen Skelton with a sweet birthday post Credit: Instagram/Gethincjones 5 A source said the relationship had turned more than just platonic Credit: Getty 5 They have been spending an increasing amount of time together outside of the studio Credit: Instagram On Saturday, Gethin paid a special tribute to his co-star on her 42nd birthday. He posted a photo of the former Blue Peter star surrounded by a flock of sheep. Gethin wrote: "Penblwydd Hapus," which translates to Happy Birthday in Welsh. READ MORE ON HELEN SKELTON He then joked: "Have the best time hanging out with your mates," referring to the farm animals. He added a kiss at the end of the message, which has further fuelled speculation of a romance. In June, The Sun revealed last month that co-presenters relationship had heated up in recent months. And they were spotted looking loved up as they Most read in News TV An insider said: 'Gethin and Helen were all over each other. They are clearly super comfortable with each other and it wasn't just like two friends hanging out. Strictly legends and Traitors' stars to join Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton on their epic 24-hour roller-skating challenge 'Helen was really laughing and smiling as they spent time together before heading off in the late afternoon.' They both appear on the BBC show on week day mornings, which is based in Manchester. Helen is based in Cornwall with her children Ernie, nine, Louis, eight, and Elsie, three, who she shares with her ex-husband Richie Myler. It was first reported in May how their relationship had become more than a friendship. They were pictured close at the Baftas and last year were spotted at a charity ball set up by "They were with close friends of Helen's and their connection was undeniable." Helen's husband Helen Just four months after The Strictly star faced further heartbreak when her rugby player ex went on to have Gethin, who has Helen and Gethin took part in an charity . Helen said on social media: "I don't publicly say often enough how much love and respect I have for you my friend because I assume it is well known. "But for the record you're a legend and I am beyond grateful to have you by my side on the rink, the sofa and beyond." 5 The Sun revealed that co-presenters relationship had heated up in recent months Credit: Instagram 5 Helen's husband Richie Myler left her for Stephanie Thirkill in 2022 Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Strictly's Vito Coppola finally goes Instagram official with stunning girlfriend on holiday before 2025 rehearsals begin
STRICTLY star Vito Coppola has thrilled fans by sharing the first ever photo with his girlfriend. Hunky captured a shot with the raven-haired beauty in a mirror for their debut social media snap . 6 Vito shared the first picture alongside his new girlfriend Valentina Sica Credit: instagram/@vitocoppola 6 The Strictly star has been linked to an array of names including Jowita Pryzstal and Ellie Leach Credit: Splash The Strictly Come Dancing star, 32, took to Instagram Stories to share a picture of him and his new love ahead of rehearsals. The Strictly The star looks happy and content in a cute baby blue jumper and shorts, while giving the camera a wink and pointing cheekily into the lens. His girlfriend has been revealed as personal brand strategist, Italian stunner Valentina Sica. Read more The brunette bombshell can be seen displaying her svelte figure in a red tie top and white trousers, showing off her trim waist. Along with poker-straight dark hair, her enviable figure is adorned with a belly button piercing. The Sun revealed last year how Vito and fellow Strictly dancer had Fans previously shared a "clue" on Reddit that the pair were dating . Most read in Reality They showed a screenshot from Jowita's Instagram story, where she'd posted an Italy fact. It read: "Study shows that eating Tiramisu in Italy scientifically makes you happier." Strictly professional Vito Coppola leaves Shirley Ballas speechless as he goes naked in new video During last year's series of Strictly, Vito was partnered with Miranda star . Fan favourite Vito was also The pair sparked romance rumours as they cuddled up in a video in 2023 for a very flirty chat and 'gazed into each other's eyes'. Strictly has signed up a new Italian dancer to replace Giovanni Pernice on the new BBC1 series. Simone Arena, 33, whose girlfriend Michelle Tsiakkas, 29, is also on the show, is set to be a new dancer after BBC producers revealed that two new pros would join the line-up this autumn. It comes after Giovanni, 34, quit the scandal-hit show last summer after nine years on Strictly as he faced allegations over his training methods with previous celebrity partners — including 51-year-old actress Pro dancer Vito saddened fans earlier in the year after pulling out of the Strictly Come Dancing tour after a previous injury flared up again. The Italian dancer was forced to announce his withdrawal from the live tour with an emotional statement after just one show. With the upcoming series around the corner, Sarah James, Executive Producer at BBC Studios revealed news about the upcoming spectacular this autumn. She said in a statement: 'The excitement is already building ahead of the new series and in addition to welcoming back our fantastic returning pros, we are looking forward to welcoming two brand new professional dancers to the line up who will help bring another unforgettable series of dazzling dance and loads more besides to viewers later in 2025.' 6 Vito's new lady can be seen on social media in a selection of stunning pictures Credit: instagram 6 Vito's new love is Italian beauty Valentina who is a digital marketing expert Credit: instagram 6 The pro dancer is coupled up in real life with brunette beauty Valentina Sica Credit: instagram 6 Vito wowed on Strictly in 2024 with actress Sarah Hadland Credit: PA Strictly 2025's pro dancer line up Strictly bosses have revealed the much-anticipated list of pros who'll be taking to the dancefloor this year. Featuring on the BBC1 show are: Johannes Radebe Nadiya Bychkova Aljaž Škorjanec Carlos Gu Gorka Márquez Karen Hauer Michelle Tsiakkas Nancy Xu Simone Arena
The Irish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Second Strictly star reveals he was mugged in London just days before dancer was left traumatised
COMEDIAN Sean Walsh has revealed he is the second Strictly Come Dancing star to get mugged. The funnyman, 39, took to Instagram to reveal his ordeal which also happened in London. 5 Seann Walsh has revealed he has been mugged in central London Credit: Getty 5 Seann was on Strictly in 2018 and was partnered with Katya Jones Credit: BBC 5 The comedian revealed his phone had been snatched out of his hand Credit: Instagram 5 It comes days after Michelle Tsiakkas revealed she had been mugged in London Credit: Instagram The Strictly star - who appeared on the show in 2018 - revealed he had been the victim of a mugging in the capital. Taking to his Instagram Stories, He shared a picture of his phone's location, which was in China. READ MORE ON STRICTLY He famously was embroiled in "kiss-gate" after ANOTHER STRICTLY STAR MUGGED It comes just days after Strictly's Michelle Tsiakkas was left "traumatised" after also being mugged in London. Pro dancer The Strictly star - who joined the show three years ago - took to Instagram to share the terrifying incident. Most read in News TV Addressing her fans in a video, she said: "Hi guys, so I wanted to just make this video to let you know something that happened to me the other day in London. "Now this was a couple of days ago and I've just about mentally recovered from that. It was quite traumatising on the day. Strictly star 'traumatised' after being mugged in central London, saying 'I felt scared and helpless' "It wasted my whole day and made me feel awful, scared, helpless and I don't want the same to happen to you. "My phone got stolen. My phone got stolen. I mean I see it happening all the time but it's just one of those things that you just never think it's gonna happen to you. and then it does." Recounting the story, Michelle said: "So it was early morning. I was on my way to the dentist in London. "It was around Covent Garden so the streets were really quiet. I think I was just the only person around so maybe I was an easy target and I whipped out my phone to have a look at the directions to see where my dentist was. "I was on the actual street of the dentist and what happens? A man comes on a bike behind me, sweeps past me and grabs my phone. "So he's grabbed my phone. He's on an electric bike and my heart just sank. I tried to I think like reach for it and that made me fall on my knees on the floor and graze my knee. "I think my reflex was just to swear and then scream give me back my phone and clearly you know that didn't work. "He just left. He was wearing a mask so there was no way that I could have seen what he looked like and he was going really fast on that electric bike so there was no way on earth I could have caught up with him. 5 Michelle said she was left 'traumatised' Credit: Instagram "Thankfully there were two really lovely and helpful women there and they'd seen that I was a bit distressed." Michelle captioned the video with: "Warning ⚠️ This can happen to you in Central London. "Be aware and be very careful. Phone theft is happening more and more and it seems like crime in the city is getting worse … "Has something like this ever happened to you?"
