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Metro
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Celebrity Race Across the World 'signs up' beloved Strictly duo
Former Strictly Come Dancing contestants Molly Rainford and Tyler West have reportedly 'signed up' for Celebrity Race Across the World. Singer and actress Molly, 24, and radio presenter Tyler, 29, both appeared on the BBC dance competition in 2022 – and announced news of their relationship a year later. Following her stint on the show, Britain's Got Talent finalist and famous footballer's daughter Molly went on to secure the role of Anna Knight in EastEnders. Former CBBC presenter Tyler, meanwhile, currently presents a slot on weekday afternoons for Kiss FM. The couple confirmed their relationship in March 2023, and moved in together a year later. They have been inseparable ever since, using social media to keep fans updated on their relationship. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. According to sources, Molly and Tyler are about to return to reality TV -racing against five other celebrity duos in an upcoming series of the hit BBC travel competition. The Sun reported news of Molly and Tyler's casting this weekend, with a source saying: 'Molly and Tyler are a huge coup for the show.' 'They're popular with millions of viewers from their stints on Strictly, and Molly will bring in loads of EastEnders fans too. 'They are a very adventurous pair and have brilliant chemistry, so bosses are confident they will become huge fan favourites.' The tabloid also reports that the series has already finished filming, meaning that we shouldn't have to wait too long for the next celebrity edition of the show. As per the regular version of the competition – still airing now on BBC One and iPlayer – Celebrity Race Across the World sees five duos travel across a series of pre-determined checkpoints with limited funds and a ban on airline travel. Previous celebrity contestants have included Jeff Brazier and son Freddy, Harry Judd and mum Emma, and Kelly Brook and husband Jeremy Parisi. The most recent celebrity series aired last August, sending its famous racers on a long and often exhausting journey across South Africa. Former child star Molly is no stranger to the world of reality TV, having first auditioned for Britain's Got Talent in 2012. Aged only 11, she made it through to the semi-finals, where she finished in sixth place – losing out to winner Ashleigh Butler and her performing dog. After attending theatre school, she became a presenter on the CBBC entertainment series Friday Download from 2014 to 2016. She then starred as Nova Jones in the comedy-drama series of the same name, before appearing as a contestant on the 20th series of Strictly Come Dancing. She was partnered with professional dancer Carlos Gu, while DJ Tyler danced with Dianne Buswell. While Tyler was 7th to leave the competition, Molly once again made it all the way through to the finals, only to lose out to CBeebies presenter and cameraman Hamza Yassin. They may have missed out on the Glitterball trophy, but Molly and Tyler walked away with a new relationship – despite reports she'd been 'banned' from dating while on the show. Last year, the couple celebrated their first anniversary with some loved-up posts on Instagram, each sharing a series of pictures from their relationship. 'Happy anniversary baby, 1 year, but it feels like forever! I love you,' Molly wrote, with a white love heart emoji, adding: 'you know that'. 'Everything I could ever wish for. Happy 1 year anniversary mols,' said Tyler. In the comments below their posts, Molly's EastEnders colleagues were quick to congratulate the pair on their anniversary. More Trending 'Ah! You two!' wrote her on-screen mum, Michelle Collins. Sonia Fowler actress Natalie Cassidy described the couple as 'so gorgeous', while Elaine Peacock actress Harriet Thorpe left a series of emojis. View More » Meanwhile, fellow Strictly competitor Fleur East reminisced on their time together, saying: 'Wow! It's been a whole year???!!! Love you both! Happy Anniversary'. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Strictly star says show left her in more pain than childbirth MORE: Is Ncuti Gatwa leaving? Our Doctor Who experts know who should take over MORE: Doctor Who is wasted on Disney – ditch it or it risks dying
Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Strictly couple sign up for huge TV show after moving in together
Strictly Come Dancing stars, Molly Rainford and Tyler West, have reportedly filmed the new series of the BBC's gruelling travel show, Celebrity Race Across the World Strictly Come Dancing lovers Molly Rainford and Tyler West have signed up for Celebrity Race Across the World, according to reports. The EastEnders star, 24, and Kiss FM presenter, 29, who met on the BBC dance show in 2022, are said to have already filmed the smash-hit series in which a bunch of plucky celebrities pit their wits against each other while navigating around the globe. The last series of gruelling travel show, in which the rich and famous are not allowed to use mobile phones - or book flights - aired last August and saw stars, including Kelly Brook, Scott Mills, Jeff Brazier and Kola Bokinni race across South America. Lifting the lid on the programme's latest recruits, a source said: "Molly and Tyler are a huge coup for the show. They're popular with millions of viewers from their stints on Strictly, and Molly will bring in loads of EastEnders fans too." They continued in The Sun: "They are a very adventurous pair and have brilliant chemistry, so bosses are confident they will become huge fan favourites.' When contacted by the Mirror about the reports, the BBC declined to comment. Molly and Tyler moved in together last year after meeting on Strictly when Molly was paired with dance professional Carlos Gu and made it to the final, and Tyler was paired with Aussie, Dianne Buswell. It wasn't until the live tour earlier in 2023 that their relationship blossomed into something more, but since then, things have gone from strength to strength. Speaking to MailOnline, Molly said: "We are good and going strong and are actually moving in together - we're just going through, you know dining tables and sofas and all that kind of stuff, it's exciting." Praising his partner for her attention to detail, Tyler confessed: "Molly's turned into a whole interior designer so I'm just taking a complete back seat!" Tyler began his presenting career on CBBC before being snapped up by Kiss FM for his very own show. Meanwhile, EastEnders star Molly, who was cast as Anna Knight - daughter of George Knight (Colin Salmon) and Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) - in the BBC soap in 2023, rose to fame for her performance on Britain's Got Talent when she was just 11 years old. Thanking media mogul Simon Cowell for kick-starting her career, she took to Instagram, saying: "I did Britain's Got Talent in 2012 when I was 11 years old. "That definitely changed my life because after getting to the finals, I was sponsored by Sony Music and Simon Cowell to go to the Sylvia Young theatre school. From those auditions throughout school, I got into the CBBC world." The actress also has a famous dad, who many fans are just finding out about. Molly's father is former footballer Dave Rainford. The 46-year-old began his career at Colchester United as a teenager in 1997 before playing for Slough Town, Heybridge Swift, Bishop's Stortford and AFC Hornchurch. The midfielder signed with Chelmsford City in 2008 before becoming their assistant manager in 2012. He hung up his boots in 2014, but now holds a senior position with the Premier League, serving as its head of education and academy player care.
Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Strictly couple 'sign up for Celebrity Race Across The World and have secretly already filmed popular BBC show'
The EastEnders actress, 24, and the broadcaster, 29, who met during BBC 's Strictly Come Dancing in 2022, have taken on the travel challenge show together. A source told The Sun: 'Molly and Tyler are a huge coup for the show. 'They're popular with millions of viewers from their stints on Strictly, and Molly will bring in loads of EastEnders fans too. 'They are a very adventurous pair and have brilliant chemistry, so bosses are confident they will become huge fan favourites.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. MailOnline has contacted Molly and Tyler's representatives for comment, along with the BBC. Last year, Molly and Tyler moved into their first home together and began sharing their home improvements journey with their followers. Alongside a clip of the couple inside their new home and in the 'Strictly' ballroom doing a clapping routine, Molly wrote on Instagram: 'Well guys, it was only right that we let you into our little home, the next part of our journey starts now @homewithmolty.' At the end of the clip, Tyler quipped: 'We've got a lot of cleaning up to do babe.' After previously denying speculation they were dating, the pair posted a TikTok with Tyler seen placing his hand on Molly's leg as they recited lines from 'Friends'. The audio they used was of Rachel Green and Joey Tribbiani telling each other they knew Monica Geller and Chandler Bing were dating in secret. The clip was captioned: 'Did you know? @MollyRainford,' with Tyler adding a red love heart and a crying with laughter emoji. It comes after EastEnders fans took to social media to react after discovering that Molly Rainford has a secret famous family member. The actress has played Anna Knight in the soap since 2023, after starting her career on the CBBC, presenting Friday Download and starring as the titular character in sci-fi series Nova Jones. While she first came to fame after getting to the finals of Britain's Got Talent in 2012 and made new fans with her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing in 2022. However, it appears many were unaware that the talented star was also the daughter of a former football player. Molly's father is David Rainford, who used to play Chelmsford City and now works at The Premier League. Dave started at Colchester United and returned to the team during his senior career in 1997, going onto play for Slough Town, Heybridge Swifts, Bishop's Stortford and AFC Hornchurch. During his stint as Dagenham & Redbridge's midfielder, he chose to play part-time while also working as teacher at a local school, telling BBC Essex in 2008: 'I've got the perfect balance in my life and am really enjoying it.' He added: It's nice at the moment because a lot of the publicity I'm getting is about my football, and the combination my life has got is fantastic, if not eventful and hard work.' He was then midfielder for Chelmsford City FC and later became the club's assistant football manager from 2012 to 2013. Dave now enjoys a top job for the Premier League, as Head of Education & Academy Player Care. After discovering the identity of Molly's dad, EastEnders fans took to Reddit to debate over whether she deserved the 'nepo baby' label. Some insisted that the singer's success was 'helped' by her dad's own career, saying: 'That's a lot of nepotism'; 'you're telling me she got into eastenders for her acting talent?! Everyone knows it's her dad that helped.' However, many came to Molly's defence, arguing that she was in an entirely different industry to her dad and that his success wouldn't have been able to open any doors to her in TV or music. They wrote: 'I don't see how she's a nepo baby when neither of her parents have any connection to TV or film.' 'None of it is nepotism - it isn't family connections that have helped her out she was just lucky enough to have been given a massive opportunity at a young age.' 'It's a buzz word now and people just don't know what nepotism actually means. Anyone born to remotely affluent parents is now called a 'nepo baby'. Privileged and silver spooned? Yes. Nepo baby? No.' While Molly has previously credited a famous star for 'changing my life', she was referring to Simon Cowell, rather than her dad. After failing to win BGT when she was 11 years old, Simon and his record label sponsored her to go to the coveted Sylvia Young Theatre School. The prestigious London school has been a hotbed of talent for decades, producing singers including Adele, Dua Lipa, Amy Winehouse, Rita Ora, and Emma Bunton, plus actors Keeley Hawes, Nicholas Hoult and Daniel Kaluuya. Molly previously explained: 'I did Britain's Got Talent in 2012 when I was 11 years old. That definitely changed my life because after getting to the finals, I was sponsored by Sony Music and Simon Cowell to go to the Sylvia Young theatre school. From those auditions throughout school, I got into the CBBC world.' Music mogul Simon agreeing to sponsor her stage-schooling when Molly's family turned down his offer of a record deal, determined their daughter would not become a one-hit wonder. Molly voiced her gratitude to the Daily Mail in 2022, gushing: 'Simon is Mr BGT and he made that happen, I will always be grateful. It meant I could do what I love.' While she said the biggest thing her dad Dave has done to help her with her career is to raise her with the understanding of the important of a real work ethic.
Time Out
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Lollapalooza Aftershows lineup is here—here's who's keeping the party going all night
No more need for lineup rumors or headliner predictions: Lollapalooza 2025 will officially kick off this summer with four days of the world's best music under the iconic Chicago skyline at Grant Park from July 31 through August 3. Whether your vibe is metal, country, punk, hip hop or electronic dance music, you'll find something to love at this mammoth music festival: Thursday's lineup includes Tyler, The Creator and Luke Combs; Friday's smashers are Olivia Rodrigo and Korn; Saturday you can see Rüfüs Du Sol and Twice; and Sunday's stars are Sabrina Carpenter and A$AP Rocky, among many other artists set to dazzle over the weekend. But the party doesn't end there: The 2025's Aftershows lineup has dropped and the talent coming to the City of Big Shoulders is fantastic. With more than 40 artists performing at two dozen stellar venues citywide, the late-night Aftershows give music fans the chance to see both established and emerging artists in more intimate settings than those big Lolla stages. Participating venues include celebrated locales like Aragon Ballroom, Bottom Lounge, Empty Bottle, House of Blues, Metro, Riviera Theatre, Salt Shed, Sound-Bar, Thalia Hall, and Vic Theatre. And taking to those stages will be a wide variety of live talent this year, including Layz, Magdalena Bay, Wild Rivers, Foster the People, Tanner Adell, Bleachers, Cage the Elephant, FINNEAS, Sierra Ferrell with Yana, Wallows, La Femme, Ravyn Lenae (a Chicago native), Fujii Kaze, Djo, Mariah the Scientist, Bôa, Isaiah Rashad, Remi Wolf, Dominic Fike, The Symposium, JPEGMAFIA, Bladee, Zack Fox, and many more. For the entire lineup of musical artists performing during the Lollapalooza Aftershows, as well as the schedule and stage, click here. Tickets on sale as of Friday, May 30 at 10am Central Time; the Aftershows will be held beginning Wednesday, July 30 (the day before Lollapalooza kicks off) and run through Sunday, August 3, the last day of the festival. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lollapalooza (@lollapalooza)
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Strictly lovers sign up for Celebrity Race Across The World – and they've already secretly filmed BBC hit
Swapping ballrooms for backpacks, fans will see the pair dash across continents without flights or mobile phones love train Strictly lovers sign up for Celebrity Race Across The World – and they've already secretly filmed BBC hit STRICTLY lovers Molly Rainford and Tyler West have signed up for Celebrity Race Across The World - and they've already secretly filmed the BBC hit. Molly, 24, and Tyler, 29, who found romance on the Saturday night favourite in 2022, have taken on the broadcaster's gruelling travel challenge together. 3 Molly Rainford and Tyler West have signed up for Celebrity Race Across The World Credit: Splash Swapping ballrooms for backpacks, fans will see the pair dash across continents without flights or mobile phones. A TV insider told The Sun: 'Molly and Tyler are a huge coup for the show. "They're popular with millions of viewers from their stints on Strictly, and Molly will bring in loads of EastEnders fans too. "They are a very adventurous pair and have brilliant chemistry, so bosses are confident they will become huge fan favourites.' The last series of Celebrity Race Across the World aired last August and saw famous faces including Kelly Brook, Scott Mills, Jeff Brazier and Kola Bokinni race across South America. A rep for the show has been contacted for comment. EastEnders star Molly rose to fame for her performance on Britain's Got Talent when she was just 11 years old. Tyler began his presenting career on CBBC before being snapped up by Kiss FM for his very own show. The couple fell head over heels for each other when they both took to the Strictly dance floor in 2022. Last year, they spoke about their plans to take their relationship to the next step and move in together. Inside Molly Rainford and Tyler West's romantic weekend in Marbella as she strips to bikini at wild pool party Tyler told the Mail: "We are good and going strong and are actually moving in together - we're just going through, you know dining tables and sofas and all that kind of stuff, it's exciting. "Molly's turned into a whole interior designer so I'm just taking a complete back seat!" Sharing cute videos of them kissing in their empty living room they said: "Well guys, it was only right that we let you into our little home, the next part of our journey starts now." There were rumours an engagement ring was on the cards for the couple after they went on a romantic trip to Paris. Molly previously addressed the engagement clamour in an interview with The Sun. She told us at the tail end of 2023: "Not just yet. I think we will get Christmas out of the way and then go from there." 3 Molly and Tyler found romance on Strictly in 2022 Credit: PA
