Who's on Richard Osman's House of Games this week?
A new batch of celebs will be testing their knowledge this week.
It's another champions week on Richard Osman's House of Games, as four former winners go head to head to test their general knowledge skills once more. As ever, a daily winner is declared following a quick-fire round at the end of each show before the scores are tallied across the week and the overall champion is awarded the House of Games trophy on Friday. But these episodes will mark some of the last with Richard Osman at the helm, after it was recently announced Michael Sheen would be taking over hosting duties on the quiz show. Sheen will preside over the recording of 100 episodes that will be broadcast later this year. But in the meantime, who is battling it out for glory this week? Here's everything you need to know about the celebrities taking part in House of Games. Who's on Richard Osman's House of Games this week? This week's celebrity contestants are Amy Gledhill, Jacqui Joseph, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Tim Vine, who will put their general knowledge skills to the test in a week of quiz games. Amy Gledhill is a comedian and actress who began her career in various sketch groups, and from 2020 to 2021 she appeared in the children's sketch show Big Fat Like before starring in comedy series Alma's Not Normal. She is currently appearing on Prime Video's Last One Laughing. Jacqui Joseph is a TV presenter and producer, who has appeared on a variety of entertainment and lifestyle shows including ITV’s GMTV, Daybreak & Lorraine, and This Morning. She is currently a host on Homes Under the Hammer. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is an interior designer and TV personality who is best known for his work on Changing Rooms, House of the Year and in recent years, Outrageous Homes. Rounding off this week's cast is Tim Vine, a comedian and actor best known for his role on Not Going Out and various stand-up specials. Richard Osman's House of Games continues on Monday 23 March at 6pm on BBC Two and iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Comet? Gladiators 2025 star and former gymnast
Comet wants to be a real-life superhero.
Gladiators is back in business for a new season – and Comet is ready to bring the fire to the arena. As part of the line-up of Gladiators, Comet has already proven her mettle for the elite group of athletes, suffering a nasty accident during filming of the last season as she threw herself into the game. But now she's back, fighting fit, and ready for action. The star said she's always wanted to be a hero. She says "being a Gladiator is like being a real-life superhero". After all, as she points out it's "every child's dream!" As our favourite classic games return, here's everything you need to know about the star. Comet – Age, Instagram and stats Real name: Ella-Mae Rayner Age: 29 From: Hertfordshire Height: 5ft 8in Instagram: @comet_thegladiator Who is Comet? Ella-Mae Rayner was inspired to join the cast of Gladiators by former cast member, Jet, when she was younger. Prior to joining the show, Ella-Mae was a professional cheerleader and gymnast, with a degree in sports science. As someone who already works in sports and fitness, Comet says "being a Gladiator encompasses everything that I am, and everything that I’ve worked towards". She also describes her alter-ego as "a perfectionist, very poised, and very elegant". "She encompasses femininity and strength combined," Comet added. "She is always smiling, and friendly, but she’s not someone to be underestimated, because she has her strengths and the games she competes in she excels in." According to Comet, the most memorable moment was "the first time we came out onto the Arena floor and saw the crowd for the first time and showing them your character for the first time". "That feeling is something that I will never forget," she said. What has happened to Comet on Gladiators? While filming the last season of Gladiators, Comet suffered an accident that left her with multiple injuries. She later confirmed on Instagram the extent of the damage, listing three ruptured ligaments, multiple talus fractures, a lisfranc fracture and dislocated bones. Comet needed surgeries and was off her feet for three months while she recovered. Sharing a picture of her in a medical boot on Instagram in February 2024, shortly after the episode aired, the star declared: "It goes to show that these things can EVEN happen to mighty Gladiators. "I want you all to know that I’m fully recovered and fighting fitter than ever." Gladiators returns on Saturday 18th January at 5:50pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Electro? Gladiators 2025 star and fitness coach
Electro has won several awards for bodybuilding - and now she's in the Gladiators arena.
Strength, speed and agility are a must if you're going to go far in Gladiators, and athlete Electro has it in spades. As Gladiators returns for a new season, Electro and the line-up of Gladiators will be pulling out all the stops to shock and zap their opponents. With a host of new games and challenges to play, will the competitors get the edge on this world-class athlete? Read on to find out more about this unstoppable force in the new season. Electro - Age, Instagram and stats Real name: Jade Packer Age: 25 From: Essex Height: 5ft 8in Bicep: 32cm Instagram: @jade_packer Who is Electro? Electro started her athletic career as a sprinter, and has since branched out to sports modelling, fitness coaching and body building. By the age of 12, she ranked in the top 10 fastest runners in the UK for 150m. Now, she's bringing her speed and agility to the arena. She's also super strong and can squat 100kg – that’s the same as standing up while carrying 12 watermelons. Asked why she wanted to be a Gladiator, Electro said of the reboot: "I wanted to become a Gladiator because throughout my fitness journey, I was inspired by watching other people be inspiring in sport. "I believe it's a good opportunity for the new generation to see people who potentially look like them, or who they can relate to, and then get themselves into sport, wherever that may be, or just to realise that they can do things that they haven't imagined before." She also thinks that her fellow Gladiators are going to be hard to beat. "Absolutely! We are all athletes in our own right," she said. "As the show went on, we all got to grips more with the games and we knew exactly what we needed to put in. I was confident in my abilities. "I think it's a lot to do with mindset as well and being able to know that you are an athlete – you can come into a situation which you can adapt to, you can change and be better in that situation. To have fun with it as well, which was a good thing for me." Warning her competitors about what they're up against, Jade said of her alter ego: "I'm very competitive when I'm in the game, but then out of the game I can have a joke and laugh about it. I don't get too caught up on any losses." Gladiators returns on Saturday 18th January at 5:50pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Bionic? Gladiators 2025 star and bodybuilder
The athlete and bodybuilder is putting his superhuman skills to the test in the new season.
Are you ready?! Gladiators is back for a new season on BBC One, and Bionic is preparing for action. As part of the line-up of Gladiators, bodybuilder Bionic is ready to put his superhuman strength and agility to the test against anyone who challenges him. Will the contestants be able to compete against this fearless athlete? We're soon about to find out. As the games kick off, here's everything you need to know about the man behind the muscle. Bionic - Age, Instagram and height Real name: Matty Campbell Age: 29 From: Teeside Height: 6ft 6in Instagram: @matty___campbell Who is Bionic? Bionic, real name Matty Johnson, initially had dreams of being a professional footballer, before a car accident changed his life forever. Starting to go to the gym in order to rehabilitate himself, he soon found a new love for strength and conditioning, transferring his love to bodybuilding. Now he can deadlift a staggering 300kg. Coming in at a staggering 6ft 6ins, Matty is an intimidating force as Bionic, and the star said of his alter ego: "As soon as that game starts, he’s in the zone, he’s got to get the job done. "As soon as that whistle goes, that's it, he’s into competitive mode." When he joined the cast of Gladiators, he said: "Never in a million years did I expect to get the call to be a Gladiator, it's a feeling that'll never sink in." Gladiators returns on Saturday 18th January at 5:50pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Emma Grede? Meet Dragons' Den guest star
Everything you need to know about the guest investor.
Prepare yourselves, entrepreneurs! Dragons' Den is returning for a 22nd season, with the aim of discovering the next biggest business. The popular show comes back to BBC One this week, and will see a new cohort of aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business idea to resident investors Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies and Steven Bartlett. Two new recruits are also joining the panel this season as guest Dragons – health and fitness expert Joe Wicks and fashion tycoon Emma Grede, who made a guest appearance on the series last year. But who actually is Grede? Here's everything we know about the investor. Who is Emma Grede on Dragons' Den? Age: 42 Job: Businesswoman Instagram: @emmagrede Businesswoman to the stars, Grede is perhaps best known for her collaborations with the Kardashian/Jenner family. Like the Kardashians, Emma also has her fair share of TV experience, as she was the first Black woman to appear as a Shark on Dragons' Den spin-off series Shark Tank. She's also the chairwoman of The Fifteen Percent Pledge, a campaign that encourages retailers to allot at least 15 per cent of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses. As one of Forbes' list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women Under 40, Grede has plenty of expertise to impart to aspiring entrepreneurs. But which pitches will prompt her to invest? There's only one way to find out. What brands does Emma Grede own? Alongside Khloé Kardashian, she is the co-founder and CEO of Good American, the inclusive denim brand known for selling jeans ranging from size 00 to 24. The brand has since expanded into shoes, dresses and activewear. Grede is also the founding member and CPO of Kim Kardashian's SKIMS, a shapewear brand, and is the founder of Safely, the plant-based cleaning products, along with Kris Jenner. Dragons' Den season 22 begins on Thursday 9th January. Previous seasons are available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Great British Bake Off 2024: Release date, hosts, judges and latest news
We've now finished the Great British Bake Off 2024, with one baker named the champion.
After 10 weeks of ups and downs, the Great British Bake Off has concluded for another year, awarding one champion baker with the crown. The last three bakers battled it out to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith in the finale on Tuesday (26th November), and it was a tense episode as the contestants were put through their paces with three challenges. Whether this is your first venture into the white tent or you consider yourself a seasoned Bake Off pro, you're in safe hands here, as we'll tell you everything you need to know about the release date, judges, hosts and more. So, grab your whisks and rolling pins and keep reading. When does The Great British Bake Off 2024 air? The brand-spanking-new season of The Great British Bake Off started on Tuesday 24th September at 8pm on Channel 4. It aired on Tuesday nights at the same time across its 10-episode run. When is The Great British Bake Off 2024 final? The final episode of The Great British Bake Off 2024 aired on Tuesday 26th November at 8pm on Channel 4. How to watch The Great British Bake Off 2024 The Great British Bake Off 2024 airs exclusively on Channel 4. But if you ended up missing an episode, don't panic — all episodes are available on Channel 4's catch-up service, Channel4.com (formerly known as All4 and 4OD). Who is in The Great British Bake Off 2024 line-up? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2024/09/75228S15-Embargo-0001-Tuesday-17th-Sept-The-Great-British-Bake-Off-Series-15-12-dce178c-e1726654240321.jpg" width="4320" height="2879" alt="Gill, Illiyin, Hazel, Christiaan, Andy, Mike, John, Jeff, Sumayah, Dylan, Georgie, and Nelly photographed for The Great British Bake Off." title="-Embargo 0001 Tuesday 17th Sept - The Great British Bake Off Series 15" /> From fashion designers to car mechanics, every member of the Great British Bake Off line-up has a story. Here is a list of all 12 bakers in the initial starting line-up who hoped to impress our expert judges: Andy, 44 (Eliminated week 5) Christiaan, 33 Sumayah, 19 (Eliminated week 7) Dylan, 20 Georgie, 34 (Winner) Gill, 53 (Eliminated in week 9) Hazel, 71 (Eliminated week 2) Illiyin, 31 (Eliminated in week 8) Jeff, 67 (Left due to ill health) Mike, 29 (Eliminated week 4) Nelly, 44 (Eliminated week 5) John, 37 (Eliminated week 3) The Great British Bake Off 2024 judges Bake Off wouldn't be the same without our expert judges, with Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith both returning. In an interview with The Mirror, Leith admitted she was close to quitting Bake Off. "I was in a new house and I hardly saw the garden, I hardly saw my family and I never had a summer holiday," she said. But she added that producers persuaded her to stay. "So, I got what I wanted, which is to do less. I’m so grateful to Love Production because they’ve been very accommodating." The Great British Bake Off 2024 hosts Power duo Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding both returned to keep us informed and entertained throughout the proceedings. This was Hammond's second season as a host after replacing Matt Lucas. In conversation with Radio Times magazine, Hammond said: "The standard is so high. It's been really different. I feel sorry for the judges this year." Meanwhile, Fielding added: "There are three incredibly innovative bakers. Any one of them could have won." Read More: The Great British Bake Off 2024 cast: Confirmed contestants for new season Great British Bake Off's Noel cried when one 2024 baker was sent home Who won The Great British Bake Off 2023? Peterborough PE teacher Matty Edgell beat fellow finalists Dan Hunter and Josh Smalley with his Showstopper — a three-tiered celebration cake. Hollywood described Edgell's cake as "absolutely delicious," adding: "That chocolate cake was one of the best chocolate cakes I have had for a long, long time." Meanwhile, fellow judge Leith said of his win: "I have never met a more cheerful, smiling, uncomplaining and willing baker. He was just having such a good time, learning as much as he could, taking on board everything either of us said." Edgell, who was something of an underdog throughout his Bake Off journey, said at the time: "I don’t know what to say, everyone said you should go on Bake Off and I thought it was a throwaway comment and never really listened to it. I never thought I would be on the show, let alone win it!" The Great British Bake airs on Channel 4 and All4. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Great British Bake Off 2024 cast - Confirmed contestants for new season
*Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Great British Bake Off* The remaining three bakers in The Great British Bake Off 2024 competition have been revealed, as the final leg of the baking race comes to a head in tonight's episode (26th November). In the final episode, the bakers will be tasked with making 12 sweet and 12 savoury scones, with two different fillings for their Signature challenge. But that isn't all, the bakers will also face the challenge of preparing a quintessential afternoon tea and creating a hanging tiered celebration cake as a centrepiece for a summer garden party. Following Gill's elimination last week, Christiaan, Dylan and Georgie found themselves in the final – but who will be crowned the winner? As we wait for the final instalment of Bake Off, read on to find out everything you need to know about The Great British Bake Off 2024 contestants – including those who are no longer in the competition. The Great British Bake Off 2024 cast – Confirmed contestants for new season Here is the full list of GBBO contestants. Read on for more information on each person taking part. Andy - Eliminated in Week 5 Christiaan Sumayah - Eliminated in Week 7 Dylan Georgie Gill - Eliminated in Week 9 Hazel - Eliminated in Week 2 Illiyin - Eliminated in Week 8 Jeff - Left in Week 2 Mike - Eliminated in Week 4 Nelly - Eliminated in Week 6 John - Eliminated in Week 3 Christiaan Age: 33 From: The Netherlands Job: Menswear designer Born in the Netherlands, Christiaan studied fashion in Amsterdam before moving to the UK to pursue his career seven years ago. His eye for fashion has definitely inspired his baking, with every confection having a little creative flair. And when he's not baking, he loves soaking up the atmosphere in London galleries and museums. "As a baker, one of my strengths is to not be afraid to try out new things, taking risks which may pay off or they may not," he said. "I also think my background in fashion can play to my strengths, when thinking about design/details/colours/etc." Dylan Age: 20 From: Buckinghamshire Job: Retail temp Dylan, who recently completed a gap year travelling around Southeast Asia, loves nothing more than immersing himself in various cultures. With an Indian mother and Japanese-Belgian father, Dylan's work is inspired by Japanese bakes and the work of French pâtissérie chefs. Recounting the moment he found out he'd be going in the Bake Off tent, Dylan said: "I was in the car with my mum, we were driving to my grandma's to celebrate her birthday. I was happy, I didn't really register it, my mum was super happy, the crew could hear her cry out." Georgie Age: 34 From: Carmarthenshire Job: Paediatric nurse A self-proclaimed cannoli connoisseur, Georgie has her Italian roots to thank for her adoration of baking. She's also a keen forager and, along with her husband and three children, shares her Welsh farmhouse with 10 chickens, two ducks, two dogs, and a cat. "My strengths as a baker are that I have had many different influences in the kitchen from a young age, so I have played with lots of various techniques," Georgie said. "As a mother, I never have much time, so I always try to [have to] be able to pack as much flavour into my baking and cooking, in little time." Former Great British Bake Off 2024 contestants Jeff Age: 67 From: New York Job: Former university lecturer Now living in West Yorkshire, Jeff was raised in the Bronx in New York. A keen basketball player and swimmer, he touched down in the UK in 1979. He learned about baking from his grandmother and Hungarian great-grandmother. Describing the moment he found out he was in Bake Off, Jeff said: "Well, it is kind of unbelievable – as you know, there are a lot of people that apply. So you pinch yourself, you get excited about doing it, and it is very flattering to feel that they think you are good enough to be in the tent." Hazel Age: 71 From: Kent Job: Former nail technician Hazel has become the highlight of family gatherings with her innovative creations. She's made numerous car cakes with working lights and remote control wheels, and also made a carousel birthday cake with 500 edible diamonds. When she isn't wowing her family with her baking, Hazel enjoys bingo. Discussing how she faced the cameras, Hazel said: "The thought of it was frightening, but as you started baking, you seem to forget everything else around you, especially in my case! You do get used to them, but at the same time can be easily distracted by them." John Age: 37 From: West Midlands Job: Directorate support manager John has had quite the career journey, having had experience as both a hairdresser and estate agent. But the NHS was where he really found his groove. John learned everything he knows about baking from his nan, and when he isn't honing his skillset in the kitchen, he's teaching his nephews everything they need to know about baking, too. Some of his favourite bakes include fairy cakes, pies and lemon tarts. "I will never, ever forget the first, 'On your marks, get set… BAKE,' followed by the sheer panic-fuelled excitement," John said. That moment will stay with me forever." Mike Age: 29 From: Wiltshire Job: Farm manager A fourth-generation farmer, Mike works at his family farm with his sister and parents. He was shortlisted for Young Farmer of the Year at the 2024 National Arable and Grassland Awards, and was an ambassador for the National Farmers' Union in 2022. In his baking, he's a big fan of incorporating freshly-grown fruit and edible flowers. "So many of my friends have said for years that I should apply, and my fiancé Matt and I have always spoken about how incredible it would be, but it’s always been in a sort of dreamy way, like talking of the things you’d buy if you won the lottery," he said. "You never actually believe that it will happen!" Andy Age: 44 From: Essex Job: Car mechanic Car mechanic Andy has always loved baking – he's been doing it since he was a child, and now wants to take his baking prowess to the next level. In between seeing the world with partner Nicki in their motorhome, Andy is also hoping to inspire his daughter, Maisie, to follow in his footsteps as a baker. "Only in my wildest dreams I imagined being in the big white tent," he said. "It was such a dream to finally get to be a part of this wonderful show." Nelly Age: 44 From: Slovakia Job: Palliative care assistant Now based in Dorset, Nelly was born in Slovakia before moving to Austria to study nursing. Her love for baking all started when she was inspired to try her neighbour's gingerbread recipe – and the rest, as they say, is history. The self-taught baker loves incorporating flavours not just from her Slovakian culture, but also her husband's Pakistani heritage. Sumayah Age: 19 From: Lancashire Job: Dentistry student Ahead of studying dentistry at university next year, Sumayah decided to opt for a low-key, relaxed gap year. Just kidding – the self-taught baker has decided to spend her break in the Bake Off tent, improving her baking prowess. Outside of baking, she is a keen sewer, and even makes her own clothes. "Despite my disastrous audition, I had this inexplicable feeling that I would get into the tent," she said. "Not because I was confident in myself, but more a sense of impending fear. I still can’t believe I actually got in, it’s unbelievable! I missed the phone call five times, so I was the last baker they notified." Gill Age: 53 From: Lancashire Job: Senior category manager Gill's love of baking is innate — in fact, she can't remember a time when she wasn't baking. In memory of her dad, Gill used her superpower for good: raising money via her baking for an Alzheimer's charity. In 1993, she was also the UK's youngest driving instructor, aged 21. "I had been calm and fine until we got to visit our benches for the first time, I was at the back with Mike and we just had this moment where we looked at each other in disbelief and just started laughing," she revealed. "We were hugging and laughing with tears running down our faces for quite a while!" Illiyin Age: 31 From: Norfolk Job: Birth trauma specialist midwife A qualified midwife and published author, Illiyn likes to incorporate numerous cultures into her baking, including Caribbean-inspired savoury bakes, and sweet treats using Middle Eastern ingredients like rose and mint. She also freelances as a midwife. Recalling her first time meeting with Alison and Noel, Illiyin said: "I was a little starstruck when I first met them having watched both of them for years. I think I was probably a little bit like a goldfish with my mouth opening and closing and no noise coming out!" The Great British Bake continues on Tuesday 26th November at 8pm on Channel 4. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who left Big Brother 2024? All the evicted housemates
Here are the latest evictees from the Big Brother house.
This week saw a shock double elimination from the Big Brother house, with both a sixth and seventh housemate departing on Friday 8th November. This means we now have our Big Brother line-up for the show's final week this year, which is sure to bring with it plenty more twists and surprise, before a winner is crowned. We already know there will be more contestants leaving ahead of the grand final, as the nine remaining housemates will have to fight it out for the six finale spaces. But how did things play out in the dramatic new episode and which two housemates were left saying their goodbyes and leaving the house for good? And which contestants have been booted out of the Big Brother house so far? Read on to find out! Khaled Khaled – Episode 34 Khaled was the seventh contestant to leave the Big Brother house this season, as part of a double elimination along with Lily on Friday 8th November. Speaking after his eviction, the sales manager joked that Lily had manifested the idea they would leave at the same time, as she had previously told him: "Wouldn’t it be crazy if we went out together?" He said of his experience in the house: "I was there to have a laugh, make some good friends, which I did, and make some good, good, good memories. It was unbelievable." Lily Benson – Episode 34 The sixth housemate to leave the show this year was Lily, whose departure formed part of a dramatic double elimination in the 34th episode on Friday 8th November. Ali, Emma and Rosie AKA Baked Potato were saved by the public vote. Lily later said on Late & Live: "I've been up for [nomination] three weeks so to be saved twice, I'm so grateful. I thought I was going to be out in the first week so to be here in week five, I can't complain. If I was going to win, it wouldn't ethical because I would have wasted all the money anyway." Dean Quinton – Episode 27 The fifth housemate to leave the series was Dean, who was voted out on Friday 1st November after the public chose to save Marcello, Lily and Hanah, who had also been up for eviction. His departure came despite a slight technical error that meant the front door initially wouldn't open when he was told to leave, but he eventually got a live eviction exit on spin-off show Late and Live after having to leave through the garden. "I knew it, I knew it, I told you," Dean told the other housemates when his eviction was announced. "I knew it was me, that's okay." Martha Church - Episode 22 Martha became the fourth housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother house after a backdoor eviction saw her time in the ultimate social experiment come to an end. During Halloween Week, Head of House Emma gave four killer nominations and chose Ali, Martha, Khaled and Thomas. After a public vote, Martha's time was up. "Thanks for the amazing opportunity, you've got a lovely bunch in here," Martha said as she walked out. Izaaz Miah - Episode 18 After a couple of weeks in the Big Brother house, Izaaz Miah became the third contestant to be eliminated. He was one of four housemates up for a public vote, but ultimately, Khaled, Marcello and Nathan remained safe and Izaaz was voted out. Speaking about approaching the prospect of an elimination on that fateful Friday night, Izaaz revealed on Big Brother Late & Live: "I was excited both ways. To be honest, I would have loved to experience the rest but I miss my family, my son obviously, so it was quite hard in there." Daze – Episode 13 On the 13th day of Big Brother 2024, Daze Aghaji became the second contestant to be eliminated. She was one of four contestants who were put to the public vote, with Ali, Lily and Martha also finding themselves under threat of being kicked out of the house. Sadly for her supporters, it was Daze who ultimately lost out, but the climate justice activist was unfazed by her eviction, celebrating her release into the real world and describing life inside the Big Brother house as "dishevelling". Ryan – Episode 6 Ryan became the first housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother house. During the live eviction show, host AJ Odudu revealed over 500,000 people had cast their vote and this time, it's vote to evict! After a tense countdown, it was announced that Ryan time was up. Speaking of his exit immediately after he left the house, Ryan said "[I'm] gutted to be fair, someone's got to go first haven't they? It's one of them." During his appearance on Late & Live, hosts AJ and Will Best asked how he was feeling to which he said: "Mesmerising to be fair. Obviously gutted to be out first, but someone's got to do it." Asked why he felt he was the first housemate to be evicted, Ryan admitted he wasn't too sure as he didn't know what viewers at home had seen of him. Big Brother continues Sunday to Friday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Shayne Ward? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2024 contestant and Coronation Street star
Here's everything you need to know about the actor and singer.
Strictly Come Dancing is back and in full swing as the nine remaining celebrities and their pros take to the dance floor once more, in another thrilling episode. Last Saturday (2nd November), Shayne Ward and his dance partner Nancy Xu brought the energy with a Quick Step to Help! by The Beatles, earning 35 points. They were joint fourth on the leaderboard, alongside Montell and Johannes and this was the duo's highest score so far. In Week 6, they were in the dreaded dance off but certainly redeemed themselves with the Quickstep. Head judge Shirley commended the pair for "bouncing back well," and "fighting to stay," while Anton said: "Lovely togetherness, this was the best of you, super movement, your best dance." Will they keep this momentum up as we go into Week 8? As Shayne fights to stay in the competition, and hopes to climb up the leaderboard, read on for more on Shayne Ward, including what he's said about competing in Strictly Come Dancing 2024. Who is Shayne Ward? Age: 39 Job: Singer/actor Instagram: @shaynetward Twitter/X: @shaynetward Shayne Ward rose to fame after he competed on The X Factor in 2005 and won by a big margin, never having fallen into the bottom two during the competition. His debut single That's My Goal is the fourth fastest-selling single in UK history and it went to number one. Since then, he has released four studio albums and also branched out into acting. Many will recognise him from his role as Aidan Connor in Coronation Street, which he starred in for three years. During his stint, he received numerous nominations and awards for his work, including a National Television Award, a TV Choice Award, and a British Soap Award nomination. More recently, Shayne has starred alongside Catherine Tyldesley in Channel 5's The Good Ship Murder. Shayne Ward's Strictly journey so far Scoreboard Week 1: Samba (4+6+5+6) = 21 Week 2: Tango (7+8+8+8) = 31 Week 3: Viennese Waltz (8+9+8+8) = 33 Week 4: Cha Cha (7+8+7+8) = 30 Week 5: American Smooth (7+8+8+8) = 31 Week 6: Paso Doble (8+8+7+8) = 31 Week 7: Quick Step (8+9+9+9) = 35 What is Shayne Ward dancing to in Week 8 on Strictly? Shayne and dance partner Nancy will be dancing the Rumba to Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper. What has Shayne Ward said about joining Strictly 2024? In a statement, Ward said: "I'm buzzing to see all of the sparkles and magic that is Strictly in real life. I'm no stranger to live TV, but dancing Latin and Ballroom in front of millions is a whole new level. "No promises on my dancing ability, but I will give it my best shot!" Later, the actor told Evening Standard: "I’m turning 40 [in October] and it would be the most amazing present if I could win. "It’s 20 years next year [since winning X Factor]. I’m no stranger to a live audience, a judging panel and voting at home, but I think for me, I am engaged to an incredible woman, have two beautiful kids and I want them to see me having fun." Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday 9th November at 6:35pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Sam Quek? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2024 contestant and TV presenter
Sam Quek has been partnered with Nikita Kuzmin.
Sam Quek has ditched her sporting gear for dancing shoes as she takes part in Strictly Come Dancing 2024. She is competing against likes of Chris McCausland, JB Gill, Wynne Evans, Tasha Ghouri, Pete Wicks – and many more – on the dance floor, following in the footsteps of plenty of sports icons who have participated in the show over the years. Feeling "honoured" to be part of the series in its 20th year, Sam admitted that seeing her name on the line-up has been "pretty cool". However, Week 6 was a rocky one for Quek, as she ended up making a few mistakes during her Jive to Time Warp by The Rocky Horror Picture Show Cast. Judge Motsi said: “This was the cherry on top of a great show, fun but waned more coordination,” while Anton added: "You made mistakes but you’ve got so much promise." Craig concluded: "Timing and sync got out, upper body needs work but kicks and flick magnificent, bravo." Although mistakes were made, Sam still earned her highest score in the competition so far, 31 points. Perhaps Week 7, Icons Week, will be Quek's moment instead, as she and her partner Nikita Kuzmin prepare to dance to Taylor Swift. But who exactly is Sam Quek? Read on to find out more about the gold medallist and Strictly Come Dancing 2024 contestant. Who is Sam Quek? Age: 35 Job: Hockey player Instagram: @samquek13 X: @SamanthaQuek Partner: Nikita Kuzmin Sam Quek is a former hockey player who played the sport from a young age. She was a part of the team that won gold at the 2007 Australian Youth Olympic Festival, and alongside her teammates also picked up silver at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. In 2016, she was selected to be on the hockey team for the Rio Olympics, in which they won gold for Great Britain. Since then, she has become a TV and radio presenter, and hosts BBC Morning Live, covers sports for various broadcasters, and helms a team on A Question of Sport. Sam is also no stranger to TV competitions, as she was in the Australian Outback for I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in 2016, and appeared on many celebrity versions of game shows, such as Pointless and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. Sam Quek's Strictly journey so far Scoreboard Week 1: Foxtrot (6+6+6+5) = 23 Week 2: Charleston (4+6+6+6) = 22 Week 3: Paso Doble (7+8+7+8) =30 Week 4: Samba (7+7+7+7) = 28 Week 5: Quickstep (6+7+6+7) = 26 Week 6: Jive (7+8+8+8) = 31 What is Sam Quek dancing to in Week 7 on Strictly? Sam and Strictly pro Nikita will be dancing the American Smooth to Love Story (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift. What has Sam Quek said about joining Strictly Come Dancing 2024? When she was announced for this year's season of Strictly, Quek said: "As a former hockey player, I’m used to playing as part of a team, but the thought of dancing on the ballroom floor in front of a live audience is quite daunting! "I’m chuffed to be a part of this legendary show and quickstep into the shoes of a performer, it feels absolutely surreal but I’m ready for every bit of the adventure." Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday 2nd November at 6:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
People from all walks of life entered the pods, but who found their match?
***Warning: Spoilers for Love Is Blind season 7*** Love Is Blind season 7 is almost over and as the reunion approaches, were feeling reminiscent. The new season landed on Netflix at the beginning of October, launching a new group of contestants – this time based in Washington, DC – into the pods to find love, sight unseen. But the road to true love has been far from smooth for many of this season's contestants as love triangles, shock revelations, messy breakups and plenty of twists rocked the experiment. Only two couples, Garrett and Taylor, and Ashley and Tyler, out of the six engaged couples actually made it to the aisle. For most, love was not enough after facing a number of trials together – from meeting the family to living together in shared apartments. With the season 7 reunion airing this week (30th October), now's your last chance to remind yourself about the cast of the reality show. Love Is Blind season 7 cast: Meet the contestants Below is the full line-up for Love Is Blind season 7. Scroll down for everything you need to know about each contestant and what they're looking for in the pods. Bohdan David Garrett Jason Leo Nick D Nick P Perry Ramses Raymond Stephen Tamar Tim Tyler Alexandra Ally Ashley A Ashley W Brittany Dylan Hannah Katie Marissa Monica Morgan Nina Tara Taylor Jenny Bohdan Age: 36 Occupation: Tech sales Instagram: @bohdango A Ukrainian refugee, Bohdan is proud of his heritage. "My parents brought me to [this country], so I think I’ve made them proud by fulfilling what they came here to do," he tells Tudum. He says it's important to him that a future partner embraces his heritage and that they're not a picky eater. "If you're just eating chicken nuggets all day and not open to trying other foods, then I don’t want it," he said. David Age: 29 Occupation: Project manager Instagram: @ew.daviid After six years at sea, former Navy officer David is back on land and ready to settle down."I want to find my person, delete the dating apps, and just start living my life with the love of my life," he said. Garrett Age: 33 Occupation: Quantum physicist Instagram: @garrettjosemans When it comes to love, there's a level of science involved, and no one knows that better than quantum physicist Garrett. "I have not had any luck on the dating scene," he said. "I’ve worked myself into this corner where I don’t put any effort to meet women." Outside of work, he enjoy spearfishing — but will he catch any luck? Jason Age: 30 Occupation: Loan officer Instagram: N/A Jason says he spent his twenties "wasting time on the wrong girls," but now he's hit the big 3-0, he's hoping to settle down and start a family. "I’ve been very timid and not entirely put myself out there," he admits. But if he wants a partner, one thing he might want to improve is his texting game. He said: "My worst habit is being a terrible texter. I’m not great at communicating when I’m busy." Leo Age: 31 Occupation: Art dealer Instagram: @leo_braudy When Leo isn't running his family's art-dealing business, he's embracing his spirituality. "I’m really into yoga and meditating," he said. "I have a real crunchy part to me which people don’t often see day-to-day." While he usually goes for "girly girls" Leo is keeping his options open. Nick D Age: 29 Occupation: Real estate agent Instagram: @nicholasdorka It's fair to say that dormer American football player and current real estate agent Nick is feeling pretty confident about things. "I’m the perfect version of myself right now, and the next step in this journey is to find the perfect wife," he said. Most important for him is to find a woman who will "add value" to his life. Nick P Age: 31 Occupation: Commercial real estate brokerage Instagram: @poppapugh Nick is a hopeless romantic and is looking to switch up his dating strategy to find a future wife in the pods. A proud father to his 9-year-old child, Nick said: "I've only formed deep connections with women who've checked off the physical box. I've been looking for 'the one' through the wrong lens." He hopes to find someone who will fully embrace him and his child. "He's my why," said Nick. "Every step he takes, every amount he grows, in any fashion, I am completely tickled." Perry Age: 31 Occupation: Realtor Instagram: @lifeof_perry After six months of single life in DC, Perry has been seeking other options for finding a life-long partner. Having dated for years trying to find that "special person", it hasn't always been what he had hoped for. "I showed up to an online dating date, and she was a completely different person," he said. "I just went on with it and we had a nice time. I didn't ever call out the elephant in the room." Ramses Age: 35 Occupation: Programme associate at justice reform non-profit Instagram: @ramsesprashad Ramses has plenty of experience in love, having been married once before. "My first marriage came to an end because, ultimately, we just grew in different directions, and it was what was best for both of us," he said. Four years on, Ramses is healed and is heading into the experiment with an even clearer understanding of the woman he wants to spend his life with. Raymond Age: 33 Occupation: Consultant Instagram: @usray_today After planting roots in DC, Raymond is searching for a life-long partner who can appreciate all sides of his personality. "I just want people to know that I'm a complex human being," he said. "I love that I'm multiracial, so it's kind of hard to put a tab on me." Stephen Age: 34 Occupation: Electrician Instagram: @officialrichardson When it comes to love, Stephen hasn't always been able to make it work past the two year mark, which has pushed him to find a long-lasting connection in the pods. "My type is a woman who wants you, but doesn't need you," he said. Tamar Age: 33 Occupation: Video editor and animator Instagram: @tay2themar For Tamar, he always seems to find the "right one" at the "worst time", which has left him curious about dating less conventionally. Enter Love Is Blind! Tim Age: 33 Occupation: Web content strategist Instagram: @timdrakegodbee "My friends have always joked that my dating life has been like a reality show," said Tim. "They're like, 'Oh, Tim's dating someone else this year!'" But Tim is on a mission to find his soulmate, as he believes family and marriage are the most important things one can do in their lifetime. Tyler Age: 34 Occupation: Account manager Instagram: @tylerlfrancis If someone in the pods manages to make Tyler laugh, they will have his love forever, bonus points if she is a horse girl as Tyler would love to "gallop off into the sunset with his soulmate". "I used to ride horses professionally, and now I do it for fun," he said. Alexandra Age: 33 Occupation: Producer Instagram: @prettylilbyrdie Alexandra hasn't had the best luck when it comes to love, but she isn't giving up and is hoping to find a "tall and fine" gentleman in the pods. Ally Age: 31 Occupation: Master esthetician Instagram: @servingfacefirst "I've yet to find 'the one' because I've settled for less than I know I deserve now," said Ally ahead of her Love Is Blind appearance. Ally is proud to come from a diverse family, so she is attracted to those who are all about cultural exploration and who enjoy eating different kinds of food. Ashley A Age: 32 Occupation: Marketing director Instagram: @ashleyadion Ashley is a ride-or-die for the people in her life, and she is looking for a man who can be the same. "I haven't found someone who protects my heart the way they protect their own," she said. Ashley W Age: 32 Occupation: Health and wellness educator Instagram: @ayyeashleyy After embarking on a journey of self-acceptance during the pandemic, Ashley has finally been able to embrace her confidence and raised her standards. "It took me a long time to find my worth and be at peace with my alone time." Brittany Age: 33 Occupation: Esthetician Instagram: @brittanynwisniewski In the pods, Brittany is looking for a real commitment with a future-oriented partner who appreciates jet-setting and stability equally. Dylan Age: 30 Occupation: Realtor and artist Instagram: @drillaaa The key to Dylan's heart is understanding and embracing her weirdness, according to her. "I'm that crazy fun friend people bring around to have a good time and do something out of their element," she said. But after years of dating chaos, Dylan is ready to tap back into her inner peace. Hannah Age: 27 Occupation: Medical device sales Instagram: @hannahjiles "I'm a very honest person," said Hannah, which has sometimes been a blessing or a curse when it comes to her dating life. "It sometimes comes off as rude or heartless, but it's just me looking out for others' best interests. I really do have a kind heart." Katie Age: 36 Occupation: Sports marketing manager Instagram: @kbo15_ Katie has a history of chasing emotionally unavailable men and trying to turn them into the ideal partner. "I'm a big love bug," she said. "I want an alpha man. Someone to say, 'That's my girl, and I pick her.' I've never had anybody choose me." Marissa Age: 32 Occupation: Lawyer Instagram: @rissa.george Marissa is hoping to find her "invisible string" on Love Is Blind. "We are still on our individual journeys, but hopefully he's here," she said. Monica Age: 37 Occupation: Sales executive Instagram: @monicajadedavis Monica wants to meet the man of her dreams and start a family, but her love life hasn't always gone smoothly in recent years. Monica wants to find someone who makes her feel "emotionally safe" and wants to set an example for her younger sisters. Morgan Age: 33 Occupation: Sales team lead Instagram: @morganbrimoore Morgan is done accepting the bare minimum in relationships and wants to find someone who can be a genuine partner. Nina Age: 32 Occupation: Journalist Instagram: @ninazafar For the last year, Nina has been healing from the end of a nine-year relationship with her ex-fiancé and is now ready to embrace everything Love Is Blind has to offer. Thankfully for Nina, she has a familiar face in the pods – her younger sister Tara! Tara Age: 29 Occupation: Senior marketing manager Instagram: @tarazafar Tara is joining her sister Nina in the pods, and is hoping Love Is Blind will be able to spice up her currently "bland" dating life. Taylor Age: 30 Occupation: Clean energy policy consultant Instagram: @chinesediscobaby For the last few years, Taylor has prioritised almost everything else above her dating life and has been focussed on "building herself up first" before she can be in a serious relationship. In the pods, Taylor hope she can find someone who will love for her mind. Jenny Age: 31 Occupation: Account training coordinator Instagram: @jennyzamora Jenny is fed up with the "useless and disappointing" dating scene in DC and Love Is Blind is her "last and final shot". "I'm taking time to find the love of my life," she said. "I want it to last forever." Love Is Blind season 7 will release weekly on Netflix every Wednesday from 2nd October. Sign up for Netflix from £6.99 a month. 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Beyond Chelsea: Release date, cast and latest news
Binky Felstead, Rosie Fortescue and Lucy Watson are returning for this Made in Chelsea spin-off series, which picks up on their lives since they left the original show.
It's a good time to be a Made in Chelsea fan. The 28th(!) season of the main show is currently airing, following the lives and loves of London's elite in SW3. The show's cast has undergone a lot of overhauls over the years, but most fans would agree that the most iconic era of the show was the early days, with the likes of Binky Felstead, Rosie Fortescue and Lucy Watson being part of the core cast. It's been years since we've seen these OGs on our screens — so it's fair to say that a catch-up is well overdue. That's the purpose of the latest Made in Chelsea spin-off: Beyond Chelsea. "Now in their 30s, navigating through new challenges and life’s biggest milestones, the series will follow them, their families and closest friends as they juggle family life, host events and run successful businesses," the official Channel 4 synopsis reads. So, when is Beyond Chelsea coming out? And what else should we know about it? Read on to find out. Beyond Chelsea release date Beyond Chelsea will begin on E4 on Tuesday 29th October at 10pm. The following episode will air the next night at the same time, and on the same channel. This two-part series will also be streamable on Channel 4. Who features in Beyond Chelsea? While the Made in Chelsea cast is usually stacked, it looks like Beyond Chelsea is going to be a lot more intimate. This is because there are only three OGs returning for the show: Binky Felstead, Rosie Fortescue and Lucy Watson. Perhaps, as the episodes unfold, we'll get other cast member cameos — but it doesn't seem likely. What have the cast said about taking part in Beyond Chelsea? In pre-show interviews, the trio opened up to Channel 4. Watson said she felt "very excited" and that this reunion show was "a long time coming", and added: "I think it was the right opportunity at the right time. "There have been multiple things that have come my way, but they just haven’t felt right - it had to be the right project. "This is with a familiar team and it feels like I actually am ready to share my life with the viewers. I feel people know a part of me and they are going to get to know me on a deeper level, which is really special." Similarly, Fortescue added: "I’m so excited to be doing a show again. I didn’t think I would be doing anything like this after Made in Chelsea. I think that’s down to the prospect of it being shot so differently and being able to do something with Binky, who is one of my best friends. "It was a great offer to share more of my life. The show is allowing for fans to see a closer view of our lives." Meanwhile, Felstead shared that she was "excited and a little bit nervous". "I feel like I’ve been in a bubble since leaving Made in Chelsea," she elaborated. "A lot has changed, and I’ve grown up a lot. So for me to open myself up to the public again and allow cameras into my home to meet my children and husband is quite daunting, but I feel like I’m ready for that to happen." Is there a trailer for Beyond Chelsea? A short, 14-second trailer of the series has been released. In the trailer, Rosie says: "It's scary, but we're excited to let the cameras in again." Beyond Chelsea starts on E4 on Tuesday 29th October at 10pm. It will also be available to stream on Channel 4. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2024 line-up – Meet the season 6 contestants
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is coming to a tense conclusion!
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is gearing up for its final episode, which will air tonight (Monday 14th October) at 9pm. After three departures during Sunday night's episode, only four contestants remain. The latest episode saw former The Only Way Is Essex star Bobby Norris exit from the show after a doctor recommended that he withdraw following a wrestling match with former Love Island star Ovie Soko. Later on in the instalment, it was Soko's turn to hand in his armband, while presenter Cherry Healey also decided to withdraw. Tonight’s episode will certainly put the remaining four celebrities through their paces, as they're ambushed behind enemy lines and handed to the interrogators for questioning, but will they make it through? Read on for everything you need to know about this year's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins line-up. Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2024 line-up in full The 15 contestants on the show are as follows: Anthony Ogogo Bianca Gascoigne Bobby Norris - Medically withdrew Cherry Healey - Quit Chris Robshaw - Medically withdrew Ellie Downie - Quit Georgia Harrison John Barrowman - Quit Lani Daniels Marnie Simpson - Quit Ovie Soko - Quit Pete Wicks - Quit Rachel Johnson - Quit Shazia Mirza - Quit Tez Ilyas - Quit Anthony Ogogo Age: 35 Instagram: @AnthonyOgogo X: @AnthonyOgogo Anthony Ogogo is a current professional wrestler and former professional boxer. He is known for competing in Revolution World Wrestling, while his boxing accolades include a bronze Olympic medal in the amateur middleweight division in 2012. He's also a seasoned reality show pro, having competed in the 13th season of Strictly Come Dancing. On joining Celebrity SAS 2024, he said: "Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is one of the best shows on telly. I wanted to push myself… and it was life-changing." Bianca Gascoigne Age: 37 Instagram: @biancagascoigne1 X: @BiancaGasgoigne Arguably, as the adopted daughter of Paul Gascoigne, Bianca Gascoigne was always destined for fame. As well as presenting Big Brother's Big Mouth, Bianca has appeared in a number of reality shows, including Celebrity Coach Trip, Love Island, Celebrity Big Brother, and the Italian version of Dancing with the Stars. So, why did she choose to do this one next? "This was a chance for me to really show people what I'm made of," she said. "It was literally life-changing." Georgia Harrison Age: 29 Instagram: @georgialouiseharrison X: @georgiaharisonx Georgia Harrison found fame as a cast member in The Only Way Is Essex. She then went on to appear on the third season of Love Island – and loved it so much, she returned for Love Island: All Stars. She's also appeared in Celebrity Ex on the Beach and Celebrity Ghost Hunt. When asked about the show, she said: "It completely lived up to my expectation. It was like something off a movie... it was just brilliant… and as much as there were times that I had to overcome the challenges I had to overcome, I wouldn't change it for the world." Lani Daniels Age: 36 Instagram: @lanijack77 Lani Daniels is a professional boxer from New Zealand. She's the first New Zealand-born boxer of Maori parentage to become a two-division boxing champion. She's also held the IBF Light Heavyweight title since December 2023. "I think [the show] exceeded my expectations," Daniels said. "It’s been one of the best experiences I've done in my life. It's something that I will forever be grateful for." Former Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2024 contestants Pete Wicks Age: 36 Instagram: @p_wicks01 X: @P_Wicks01 These days, TOWIE star Pete Wicks hosts a podcast with his best mate Sam Thompson. But he's also appeared in numerous other shows including Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls, Celebs Go Dating, Celebrity MasterChef and The Celebrity Circle. He's also competing on the latest season of Strictly Come Dancing. "After being medically withdrawn in Jordan [season 4], I felt like I hadn't given it my best, and that bothered me," Wicks said of the show. "So when I got an opportunity to go back, I jumped in! And I would do it again!" Bobby Norris Age: 38 Instagram: @bobbycnorris X: @BobbyCNorris Bobby Norris first found fame as the best friend of Gemma Collins in The Only Way Is Essex. Since catapulting to stardom, he has also appeared on Celebs Go Dating, Celebs on the Farm, and Celebrity Ghost Hunt. On why he chose to do this show, Norris said: "I've got so many fears and phobias, and I've let them control my life for so long. I decided that if I could try and even tackle one of them, I'd be happy. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience." Ovie Soko Age: 33 Instagram: @oviesoko X: @oviesoko You might know him for placing third in Love Island 2019, but Ovie Soko's main gig is as a professional basketball player. He plays for the London Lions of the British Basketball League. But how does this compare to Celebrity SAS 2024? "Oh, it blew me away," he said. "You kind of see what to expect on TV, but you don't really know until you get there. You don't know how bad it is, the bad things that you have to do, you just don't know the reality of it. But it was incredible. Absolutely incredible. I had one of the best experiences I think I've had in my life." Cherry Healey Age: 43 Instagram: @cherryhealey X: @cherryhealey Cherry Healey is best known for presenting a host of self-titled lifestyle documentaries on BBC Three. Additionally, she's presented a whole host of shows, including Britain's Favourite Supermarket Foods, Inside the Factory, and The Jump: On the Piste. She also competed in Celebrity MasterChef. When asked about Celebrity SAS 2024, she said: "It's impossible to prepare yourself mentally, physically, emotionally for this. It's more than you could ever prepare for. It was everything. It was the most amazing, awful experience of my life." Ellie Downie Age: 25 Instagram: @elliedownie X: @elliedownie Ellie is a former artistic gymnast who represented Britain in international gymnastics competitions. Not only is she the all-around 2017 European gymnastics champion, but she was also the first gymnast to win that title for the UK. "Everyone told me [the show] would be difficult; the challenges are really hard and the DS are really strict," she said. "I thought it can't be that bad, surely. It was! It exceeded my expectations." Shazia Mirza Age: 51 Instagram: @theshaziamirza X: @shaziamirza1 Shazia Mirza is a comedian and actress, best known for her stand-up comedy and TV work including on Loose Women and Celebrity MasterChef. Celebrity SAS helped Shazia Mirza learn that if she was able to get through that, she'd be able to do anything. Rachel Johnson Age: 59 Instagram: @racheljohnsonpublic X: @RachelSJohnson Rachel Johnson is a political journalist who has appeared in shows like Question Time and The Pledge on Sky News. She was also involved in Change UK and participated in the 21st season of Celebrity Big Brother. Discussing Celebrity SAS 2024, she said: "This experience was much more than I was expecting. I mean, given how ghastly reality television can be, this was top notch. Really top notch." John Barrowman Age: 57 Instagram: @johnscotbarrowman X: @JohnBarrowman Over the years, Barrowman has dabbled in theatre, television presenting, and judging. He competed in Dancing on Ice and became a judge in subsequent years until 2021. He's best known for his roles in Doctor Who, Torchwood, and Arrow. On joining the show, he said: "I'm always somebody who's up for a challenge, and I just really wanted to give it a whirl." Chris Robshaw Age: 38 Instagram: @ChrisRobshaw X: @chrisrobshawrugby Chris Robshaw is a former rugby union player. He was part of the English Saxons when they won the Churchill Cup in 2008. His usual position was back row of the scrum — or, more specifically, the flanker. He retired from rugby in October 2022. "I wanted to see how far I could push myself... and how far I could go," he said of the experience. "It was just absolutely amazing." Tez Ilyas Age: 41 Instagram: @tezilyas X: @tezilyas Tez Ilyas is a stand-up comic, best known for starring in Man Like Mobeen on BBC Three and his own comedy series, The Tez O'Clock Show on Channel 4. "Being on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins surpassed all expectations," said Ilyas of his time on the show. "It was harder and more fun than I could have possibly imagined. It was uncomfortable. It was awful. It was brilliant." Marnie Simpson Age: 32 Instagram: @marns X: @marnie Born in County Durham, Marnie Simpson is best known for her appearance in Geordie Shore and its spin-off Geordie Shore OGs. She reached fourth place in the 18th season of Celebrity Big Brother, and also appeared in Celebrity Ex on the Beach. On Celebrity SAS 2024, she said: "I definitely didn't comprehend how tough it would be… it was very raw and very real!" Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins continues on Channel 4. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who are Ross and Sacha? Meet Married at First Sight UK 2024 couple
Here's everything you need to know about Married At First Sight UK couple Ross and Sacha.
This season of Married at First Sight UK continues to deliver all the high and the lows we've come to expect from the experiment over the years, and while some couples have faltered early on, fans have been hoping for a good outcome for Ross and Sacha. Unlike Eve and Charlie, who have already parted ways and left the experiment, Ross and Sacha seem to have a strong bond at this early stage, having connected on their honeymoon. Experts Mel Schilling, Paul C Brunson and Charlene Douglas could have a success story on their hands with the painter and decorator and the aesthetics practitioner, if all continues to go well - but could the addition of three new intruder brides and grooms stir things up for the group at large, and cause trouble for some of the couples? For the time being, we'll have to wait and see - but where are Ross and Sacha now, and what do we know about them at this point? Here's everything we know about MAFS couple Ross and Sacha. Who is Ross on MAFS UK? Age: 32 Job: Painter and decorator Location: Manchester Instagram: @mccarthy91 Ross comes from a large, loving family in Manchester. At the heart of it is his young daughter — who Ross describes as the centre of his universe. A talented footballer, Ross played for the Everton Deaf Football Club, and was scouted for Team GB trials at just 17 years old. He was born deaf and wears two hearing aids, but he doesn't let his disability define him. "I’ve been engaged before and this is my third time lucky," he said. "I’m looking forward to meeting my wife. I’m ready for this.” Who is Sacha on MAFS UK? Age: 29 Job: Aesthetics practitioner Location: Birmingham Instagram: @sacharjones A committed cat parent, Sacha lives with her two cats, Olive and Diego. In her spare time, you can probably find her practicing her kickboxing, but that's not the only string to her bow. Sacha competed in beauty pageants when she was young, and was crowned Miss Birmingham in 2018. She's been single for nine months, and has made a vow of celibacy until she meets her Mr Right — but they'll have to impress her dad too, as she describes herself as a "daddy's girl". "A red flag to me is someone not liking cats," she added. "I was always told to never trust a man that doesn’t like cats." Are Ross and Sacha from Married at First Sight UK still together? At the time of writing, Ross and Sacha seem very much together. They affirmed their commitment to one another in the show's first commitment ceremony, but it's worth noting that couples aren't allowed to share their relationship status while the show is still airing. However, there are some context clues that suggest that they might not be together anymore. As well as not following each other on social media, Ross hasn't shared any pictures of the experiment on his Instagram grid. Could this be a sign that the pair aren't on great terms? Married at First Sight UK continues Monday – Thursday at 9pm on E4. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
My Mum, Your Dad season 2 cast: Meet the parent and children duos
Find out more about the new group of parents at the retreat.
There is a new arrival at the retreat! My Mum, Your Dad season 1 favourite Paul and his daughter Mazey have returned in a bid for Paul to find love once again. Host Davina McCall previously teased a return of a former parent and now they have been revealed! "We're back!" Paul excitedly shared on Instagram. "I'm truly honoured and privileged to have shared this experience once again with such beautiful cast members. You will all remain friends forever." For those who watched season 1, you may need no introduction to Paul and for those just tuning in, read on below to find out more about Paul and Mazey and the rest of the parents and their children taking part! My Mum, Your Dad season 2 cast Paul and Mazey Stephanie and Mia Clare and Aimee Andy and Issy Jenny and Malachi Christian and Lucas Maria and Livia Danny and Ellis Vicky and Angharad David and Tiana Chris and Ava Paul Age: 47 (at the time of filming) Location: Bath Job: Owner of a decorating company With things not working out with Nat from season 1, Paul found himself back calling Mazey 10 times a day, and things needed to change. Asked why he decided to take part in season 2, Paul said: "I've been taking some time out and enjoying my own time. I have a clearer idea of what I want now after season 1 of the show. "Plus it really does work, as you see Roger and Janey still going strong and if it doesn’t work out, you get to meet some amazing people." While Paul has met "some really lovely people" when it comes to dating, he won't settle for anything less than a very deep love. "Unfortunately I haven't yet found that," he said. "Now I've had that and experienced it once, I won't settle for anything else." Mazey Age: 22 Location: Bath Job: Graduate Mazey thinks her dad has got his confidence back and wants him to use what he learned last year to take his time and not rush into anything and, hopefully, get it right this time round! Reflecting on why she decided to go back on the show and help her dad once more, Mazey said: "It was so much fun for me to have all the control last time, I would never really get any other way. "On top of that, it was nice to see dad grow within himself the first time but I saw that at the end of the process and journey at season 1, so being given a second chance he was able to pick up where he left off." Stephanie Age: 44 Location: London Job: Juice cleanse company owner / Cafe & bar owner Stephanie's mother used to say, "Carry your wedding dress in your handbag," but the juice cleanse company owner is a little more pragmatic than that. After a hard few years for the family, Stephanie is looking for love, and says: "I definitely wanted a knight in shining armour to sweep me off my feet in earlier years, though as I grew I no longer needed to be rescued. "Meeting someone now is about sharing life, not filling unfulfilled or fractured spaces - two people coming together to share and explore all the adventures of the world." Mia Age: 21 Location: London Job: Student Mia was introduced to the show by her beloved nanna, who wisely said: "You kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince." The student thinks her mum needs some help with "frog selection", and added: "My mum has always worked so hard taking care of everyone in our family, and I just thought that it would be lovely to do something that was all about mum and her happiness." Clare Age: 53 Location: West Sussex Job: Homemaker/Charity volunteer After the end of her marriage and with her children flying the nest, the world of dating apps has left Clare feeling sceptical about her own judgement and admits she always fails to see the red flags! "I've come to a crossroads in my life," said Clare of why she decided to take part in the series. "I have an empty nest, I've been a full-time mum for 26 years so this is a big change. I'd love to be in a relationship, it needs to be about me now." Aimee Age: 26 Location: West Sussex Job: Brand manager Aimee believes My Mum, Your Dad is the perfect opportunity for mum Clare to "put herself out there and put herself first". She continued: "The people she's dated previously haven’t been right. I also think a lot of mum's friends are married with kids and it's another opportunity for her to meet people and have friends who are also single with grown-up children." Andy Age: 50 Location: South Staffordshire Job: Property investor Over the years, Andy has prioritised his two girls and caring for his elderly parents. But now his children are older, he has been left spending his evenings on his own – with only his dog for company. Something Andy believes viewers will learn about him is that he puts "on a shield of jovial and lightheartedness" but deep down he is "sensitive". "I don't let people see that usually," he explained. "I've always been very family oriented, especially in my decision to sell my business and focus on being around when my parents were ill. Hopefully people will see that I've got good family values and have put other people before myself." Issy Age: 19 Location: West Midlands Job: Student Issy thought My Mum, Your Dad "would be a fun and unique experience" for both herself and dad Andy. She added: "It would be nice for my dad who may potentially find someone and if not, have good company and bonding experience with the other mums and dads." Jenny Age: 51 Location: Cheshire Job: Operations manager After 14 years of being single, My Mum, Your Dad is Jenny's "last ditch attempt at finding love". Asked what excites her about taking part in this year's series, Jenny said: "I do think being of a certain age, not quite old but not quite young, in a modern dating arena, is tough. Now, it heavily relies on using apps which work for some people. "I've got two friends again who have found their husbands that way, but it wasn't something that I particularly enjoyed. Being pragmatic, men fell into two categories for me: either needy or players." Malachi Age: 19 Location: Cheshire Job: Student Jenny told Malachi she was exhausted of the various dating avenues she had gone down and he thought it would be better to help and get her one the show. Asked what it was about the show that made him think it'd be perfect for mum Jenny, Malachi said: "Watching it and seeing how wholesome it was, it was nice to see, so I was more enthused to see her taking part." Christian Age: 46 Location: Lake District of Kendal Job: Teacher and mindset coach Christian has been single for two years and struggles with single life. Being a big romantic at heart, he really wants a partner to do life with. "I thought sharing this with one of my kids would be great," said Christian. "It would be an experience. I knew it would be wholesome, the narrative in this is exactly what we are, middle-aged people looking for love." Lucas Age: 17 Location: Lake District of Kendal Job: Estate agent Having watch season 1, it was actually Lucas's brother and mum that pushed his dad to sign up. "We all want him to meet someone and be happy," he explained. Speaking more about his dad, Lucas said: "He's very outgoing and is made for TV! He does lots on YouTube so it was fitting for his lifestyle. He's used to being in front of the camera." Maria Age: 51 Location: Surrey Job: Events co-ordinator and radio presenter Maria feels that turning 50 has put the stoppers on her dating life and doesn't know where to turn to find someone. For Maria, she wasn't nervous about taking part in My Mum, Your Dad. She elaborated further: " I'm excited to be spending time with people, I don't get to do it that much. I thought it would be a nice way to get to know people and spend time with people. "And whether or not a relationship blooms or not, it would be a great bonus but if it doesn't that's ok, you're still going to form bonds and relationships regardless of whether it's a romantic one." Livia Age: 19 Location: Surrey Job: Beauty therapist Livia felt that the series was a good chance for mum Maria to meet new people. As for why Maria has been unlucky in love in the past, Livia said: "The men she chooses! She needs to give men a bit more of a chance, she needs to stop being so fussy for once." Danny Age: 49 Location: Sussex Job: Sales controller Danny has been out of the dating game for seven years and has completely lost his confidence and struggles to find a reason why someone would want to be with him. Initially, Danny didn't want to take part but after feeling like he had turned a page mentally, he decided to say yes to everything. "I'm doing everything, whether it's in my comfort zone or not," he said. Ellis Age: 21 Location: London Job: Chef Ellis feels that My Mum, Your Dad is the best series for Danny as it'll force him to put himself out there and the retreat will allow him to do just that. Asked what it was about the show that made him think it'd be perfect for dad Danny, Ellis said: "It was a happy show, no matter if you find anyone it seemed like everyone left happy because everyone got what they wanted whether it was from themselves or meeting true friends." Vicky Age: 50 Location: South Wales Job: Assistant principal Vicky has spent the last 10 years single and concentrating on her life with her kids. But now the kids are all grown-up and flying the nest, they are desperate for their mum to herself first and find a partner. "I decided to take part in the show as I thought if ITV couldn’t find me anybody, then nobody would!", said Vicky. "It's quite hard as you get older to meet somebody. You have a clearer idea of what you’re looking for and to find all of those things can be difficult. I've been having no luck in trying to find someone myself, so I put my faith in ITV to scan the country for potential candidates." Angharad Age: 28 Location: South Wales Job: Data manager Angharad, her sister and brother are all grown up and will be flying the nest soon and believe it's the right time for their mum to put herself first. "Meeting someone at this stage in her life seems like the right time," said Angharad. "Watching the first series with mum, I saw how wholesome and lovely it was seeing parents have that second chance at love. "It seemed like an amazing experience for me and mum to do together. I liked that I could have an influence on her journey and help steer her to make some good decisions." David Age: 53 Location: Bristol Job: Property manager/Developer After raising his children, David's dating life has taken a back seat and his daughter, Tiana, wants to see her dad regain some confidence and put himself back out there. "When I watched the first series I saw that there were other elements to it," said David. "It wasn't just about dating, there were group chats and I saw friendships building and other things going on. "I felt I would benefit from the interaction with the other people. I put my life on hold to bring up my kids but now it’s time to focus on me." Tiana Age: 21 Location: Bristol Job: Student Tiana nominated her dad to go on the show to allow him to "go and experience something different". "He doesn't really have time off from all the children," she said. "It was a way to go and find someone but also find himself at the same time." Chris Age: 47 Location: Kingston upon Hull Job: Property Director & Restaurant Bar Owner While Chris admits he enjoyed the single life, he's now ready to settle down with someone special. He struggles to let his guard down and let people in; something that Ava hopes will change as he progresses through the competition. "I think it's a really important thing that your kids like the person you're dating," he said. "It's kids first; however much I like that person or not, if they don’t get along with my kids, it's game over for me." Ava Age: 17 Location: Kingston upon Hull Job: Student While Ava is worried about her dad's "cheesy pick-up lines," she says was inspired to sign up her dad because she "wants to see [her dad's] journey by being in an environment with people who have been in very similar situations". "When you’ve come out of a long marriage, your friends that still have that family unit, can be there for you but they can’t empathise and understand," she added. "Whereas I think being in the retreat where there are no distractions, you can all share and come together." My Mum, Your Dad continues every weeknight at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. The first episodes are also available to stream on ITVX and STV player now. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Vicky and her daughter Angharad? Meet My Mum, Your Dad mother and daughter
My Mum, Your Dad contestant Vicky is already embroiled in a love triangle. Here's what we know about her and her daughter Angharad.
My Mum, Your Dad season 2 only started on Monday, but the drama is already heating up. Vicky, an assistant principal from South Wales, was nominated for the show by her daughter, 28-year-old data manager Angharad. Since arriving in the mansion, two dads have caught Vicky's eye: David, a property manager, and Christian, a teacher. On Wednesday's episode, Vicky spent some quality time with Christian as he made dinner for the house — but as seen in Thursday's preview, she distances herself from him the next day. "Have I done something to offend you?" Christian asked, left confused by the change. Things then got a little bit more messy as Vicky turned her attentions to David, having a conversation with him and confessing she liked him to the camera. "I had a really good chat, we're both looking for the feeling," David later told Christian. "She's actually a really chilled out person. The chat, it was good." Could a love triangle be brewing? As this all unfolds, here's everything you need to know about Vicky and her daughter Angharad. Who is Vicky? Age: 50 Location: South Wales Job: Assistant principal Vicky has been single for 10 years, but is finally ready to find love (with a little help from ITV). "I’ve tried the dating apps, I’ve met some lovely people, with no bad experiences - but nothing ever really came from it," she said. "I’ve been having no luck in trying to find someone myself, so I put my faith in ITV to scan the country for potential candidates." When asked about her ideal partner, Vicky added, "I normally go for someone who seems a bit more reserved, someone with a bit of depth that you can have a good conversation with. Even though I can be chatty and bubbly, most of the time I can be quite quiet on a personal level. If someone is overly loud constantly, that would put me off!" Who is Angharad? Age: 28 Location: South Wales Job: Data manager Angharad was inspired to sign her mum up for the show after seeing how "wholesome and lovely" season 1 was. "It seemed like an amazing experience for me and mum to do together," she said. "I liked that I could have an influence on her journey and help steer her to make some good decisions." When asked about her mother's ideal partner, Angharad said:" Somebody who is quite adventurous, like she is. It’s really important she can have someone she can go out and do fun activities with. Somebody quite established, kind, funny, and who she can enjoy life with." She then went on to describe how she became something of a mother figure to the other children. "I was the oldest there, so I was like a little mother to them all," she said. "I definitely always wanted to make sure everyone was OK. We did all have a lovely dynamic between us, and we all got on really well." My Mum, Your Dad continues every weeknight at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. The first episodes are also available to stream on ITVX and STV player now. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Christian and his son Lucas? Meet My Mum, Your Dad father and son
Christian and Lucas are making a splash on My Mum, Your Dad season 2. Here's what we know about the father-son duo.
My Mum, Your Dad is continuing in ITV1 — and it looks like there might already be a bit of a love triangle brewing... One singleton that's already amassing conversation since his arrival is 46-year-old Christian, a teacher and mindset coach who says he's truly a romantic at heart. Based in the Lake District, he was nominated by his son, Lucas, who signed his dad up to take part because he believes he is "made for TV". And he couldn't have been more right, as Christian took centre stage in Wednesday's episode. Fifty-year-old Vicky caught Christian's eye, but he wasn't alone in that — fellow parent David showed an interest in her too. Christian made a play for Vicky in Wednesday's episode, spending some alone time with her while cooking dinner for the rest of the house. But the next morning, in a preview of Thursday's episode, she distanced herself from him, with Christian claiming there was an energy change. Things then go from bad to worse as David and Vicky later have a cosy chat, with Vicky later admitting to the camera that she liked him. As new mum Stephanie prepares to arrive, could Christian's head be turned? Or will he continue to fight for Vicky? For now, things look uncertain, but here's everything you need to know about Christian and Lucas. Who is Christian? Age: 46 Location: Lake District of Kendal Job: Teacher and mindset coach Christian's training as a mindset coach might come in handy as he prepares to dive back into the world of dating after two years. When asked what drew him to the series, Christian said: "It was actually Lucas’s mum who initially thought I should do it. "I thought sharing this with one of my kids would be great. It would be an experience. I knew it would be wholesome, the narrative in this is exactly what we are: middle-aged people looking for love." Describing what he's like on a date, Christian thinks he's "good fun". He says: "Every date I go on, I make an effort. I try to have good conversation, whilst being charming and kind." In terms of how dating has changed since he was in his 20s, Christian added: "It's a totally different market, everyone's had experiences, good or bad. "Everyone’s got a bit of baggage, be it psychological, through kids, family, jobs, routines. It's tougher when you're younger as you’re thinking about longevity." Who is Lucas? Age: 17 Location: Lake District of Kendal Job: Estate agent Estate agent Lucas is making his biggest sell yet, as he tries to encourage father Christian to open up to the possibility of love. While Lucas is watching his every move, it was actually his brother and mum who suggested that his father do the show."We all want him to meet someone and be happy," he said. Describing his father's ideal missus, Lucas said: "They've got to be funny and fun and want to do things. They've got to be loving and caring." My Mum, Your Dad continues every weeknight at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. The first episodes are also available to stream on ITVX and STV player now. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Made in Bondi: Release date, cast and latest news
As it prepares to arrive on UK screens, here is everything you need to know about the Made in Bondi release date, cast and other news.
If you liked Made in Chelsea: Sydney (or Made in Chelsea in general), you'll love Made in Bondi. This reality series, which is made by the MIC producers, follows a group of Australia's elite living on Sydney's affluent Bondi Beach. There's love, heartbreak, tears, anger — and, of course, plenty of enviable parties in some jaw-dropping locations. Made in Bondi is already proving to be a hit Down Under, and now this group of young socialites is getting ready to take UK viewers by storm. Made in Bondi is coming to E4 in the near future - so to stay in the loop, this is everything we know about this IRL Gossip Girl. Made in Bondi release date Made in Bondi will air on E4 on Monday 23rd September 2024. Presumably, episodes will also be available on Channel4.com (formerly All4). Read More: Made in Chelsea's Tristan Phipps says Celebs Go Dating is'most authentic' he's been on TV Who is Rosi Walden? Buying London agent and ex-Made in Chelsea star What will happen in Made in Bondi? As it airs Down Under, Aussie viewers are already in the thick of the drama, so we already know a thing or two about what's to come. But be warned, as there are mild spoilers ahead! The Bella, Lawson and Molly love triangle is at the heart of the show, and is one of its main storylines. Content creator Bella and model Lawson were together before the start of the show, but when we meet them, their relationship has spectacularly fallen apart after Lawson cheated. Lawson has since moved on with Molly, but the question is: does Lawson still hold a candle for Bella? Meanwhile, stylist Paul, model Lachy and hospitality heir Charlie are all ready to dive into the dating world. Paul, who came out as gay two years ago, is navigating the dating scene for the first time, while more than one girl catches Lachy's eye throughout the course of the series. Charlie is also hoping to have a love story of his own with distillery apprentice Pippa, who may or may not feel the same way. Naturally, things then get more complicated as MIC legends Tristian and Charles show up. While Isabella has her eye on Tristian, Miles is intrigued by Bella - making the aforementioned love triangle more of a love square. Made in Bondi cast While Made in Chelsea stars Tristan Phipps and Miles Nazaire are set to make an appearance, they won't be part of the main cast. Aged between 22 and 32, the Made in Bondi cast prefers the finer things in life. They work as models, PR agents, influencers and content creators, among other things — and there's even a heiress thrown in. Isabella Cicero and Lachy McLean previously appeared in Made in Chelsea: Sydney. Here's the main cast of Made in Bondi: Isabella Cicero Billy Daniels Pippa Hanan Jai Kaldor Lawson Mahoney Charlie Moore Lachlan 'Lachy' McLean Molly Paradice Emma Pillemer Bella Salerno Paul Versace Made in Bondi begins Monday 23rd September at 10:05pm on E4. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2024 on? Release date and latest news
A new season of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is on the horizon, with 15 celebrities lacing up their boots to participate. Here's what we know.
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is back – and it's bigger and better than ever. This time around, 15 celebrities will be battling the elements and put through their paces by four ex-Special Forces soldiers: Billy Billingham, Foxy, Rudy Reyes and Chris Oliver. As usual, our celebrities will be put through gruelling regimes and punishing weather – but there are a few key differences this year. First of all, we're looking at the longest season ever, as the series unfolds across eight exhilarating hour-long episodes. Secondly, the celebrities will be going the furthest in the show's history as they undergo winter warfare training in the south islands of New Zealand. And thirdly, there will be no eliminations: all celebrities will instead remain until the bitter end of the eight-day training course, far, far away from their usual luxuries. When is Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins on TV? Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins begins on Channel 4 on Sunday 22nd September at 9pm. It will then continue every Sunday and Monday at 9pm. Read more: Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2023 reveals winners Celebrity SAS star Jermaine Pennant on beating Matt Hancock in a fight Who is in the Celebrity SAS line-up? The 15 contestants on the show are as follows: Anthony Ogogo Bianca Gascoigne Bobby Norris Cherry Healey Chris Robshaw Ellie Downie Georgia Harrison John Barrowman Lani Daniels Marnie Simpson Ovie Soko Pete Wicks Rachel Johnson Shazia Mirza Tez Ilyas Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins returns to Channel 4 on Sunday 22nd September at 9pm. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
My Mum, Your Dad soundtrack: All the songs featured season 2
The My Mum, Your Dad soundtrack has arrived! Here are all the songs featured in season 2 of the dating show.
My Mum, Your Dad finally returned to our screens last night, and we couldn't be happier. The ITV dating show, which is presented by Davina McCall, features a cast of mums and dads dipping their toes into the world of dating under the watchful eye of their kids. With its luxury countryside mansion, the show is already pretty bougie — but the host of songs featured in the background just add that little bit extra je ne sais quoi. This time round, They've got everything from Madonna and Stevie Nicks to Phil Collins and The Clash. You can find the full soundtrack below. My Mum, Your Dad, season 2 soundtrack Somewhere in My Heart - Aztec Camera Piano In The Dark - Brenda Russell Every Time You Go Away - Paul Young Sometimes - Erasure Mary's Prayer - Danny Wilson I Drove All Night - Cyndi Lauper Shattered Dreams - Johnny Hates Jazz You're the Voice - John Farnham Flashdance/What a Feeling - Irene Cara Chain Reaction - Diana Ross Listen to the Music - The Doobie Brothers Real Gone Kid - Deacon Blue Borderline - Madonna You Came - Kim Wilde Rock the Casbah - The Clash Two Hearts - Phil Collins You Keep Me Hangin On - Kim Wilde Get on Your Feet - Gloria Estefan Edge of Seventeen - Stevie Nicks The Whole of the Moon - The Waterboys Wonderful Life - Black Something About You - Level 42 Ordinary World - Duran Duran All 23 songs can be found on the My Mum, Your Dad Spotify playlist. My Mum, Your Dad airs Monday to Friday at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. The series will run on consecutive weeknights for two weeks. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Where is the My Mum, Your Dad house? Filming location of ITV dating show
My Mum, Your Dad is filmed in a beautiful countryside manor reported to be worth £8 million.
It's been way too long since My Mum, Your Dad has been on our screens. But the unique dating show, presented by Davina McCall, is finally returning on Monday 16th September. A lot about this sophomore season is the same. Once again, we'll be introduced to a brand new cast of mums and dads, all of whom are looking for a second chance at love while their children watch their every step in the bunker. Well, mostly. This is because there are a couple of changes from last year. First of all, parents will now be aware their children are spying on them, and secondly, McCall revealed on The One Show that parents will now have access to a room called The Snug if they want a little privacy from their children's prying eyes. On social media, McCall also announced that a parent from season 1 is coming back – but it's unclear which one this is. As before, the series will air Monday to Friday on ITV1. During this time, the parents will live in a countryside manor, which is the perfect backdrop to help with forming romantic connections. So, where exactly is it? Read on for everything you need to know about the filming location for My Mum, Your Dad. Where is the My Mum, Your Dad house? My Mum, Your Dad was filmed earlier this year at a countryside manor in Midhurst, West Sussex. The mansion is reportedly worth a whopping £8 million and features 45 acres of land, two swimming pools, a gym and sauna. The house also has a tennis court, spa, hot tub, and the most beautiful countryside views. Davina McCall previously described the house as "the most romantic countryside location". Though the exact location hasn't been confirmed by ITV, the luxury mansion looks a lot like Viola House, a property located in the same area. The house is believed to date back to the 18th century, and has 11 bedrooms and nine bathrooms. When is My Mum, Your Dad on? From 16th September, the show airs Monday to Friday on ITV1 and ITVX at 9pm. If, like season 1, this is a 10-episode season, we can expect the finale to air on Friday 27th September. The first five episodes have already dropped on ITVX. My Mum, Your Dad starts on Monday 16th September at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Traitors US season 2 cast: Confirmed line-up
Here's the confirmed line-up for The Traitors US season 2.
It's been quite some time since viewers had their Traitors fix, with the UK season coming to an end earlier this year, but there are plenty more seasons to choose from. The second season of The Traitors US made its way to BBC iPlayer earlier this month and fans can tune in to find out who took home the prize pot and whether the Faithful or Traitors reigned triumphant. Hosted by Alan Cumming, the second season of the US Traitors follows a similar pattern to the UK series, but there are some changes. Firstly, civilians are out and celebrities are in, meaning that we get a full star-studded line-up of Faithfuls and Traitors. Secondly, two new areas have been added: the scullery and the folley. And the third (and arguably the biggest) change is that instead of going to the armoury, contestants have to win Shields in challenges. As a whole host of famous faces battle it out for that money pot, here's everything you need to know about The Traitors US season 2 cast. Who is in The Traitors US season 2? Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio Job: Reality TV personality From: California If there's one thing Johnny Devenazio loves more than game shows – he has competed in several seasons of The Challenge and appeared on MTV's The Real World: Key West – it's bananas. He earned his nickname because he shoved bananas in his mum's car's tailpipe to get out of school, and his first job was at a Banana Republic store. Peppermint Job: Drag Queen From: New York If you can handle the wrath of Michelle Visage, you can handle anything, and we have no doubt that this is drag queen Peppermint's approach as she joins The Traitors US line-up. She was a favourite among fans in season 9 of RuPaul's Drag Race, and was a whisker away from winning the whole thing, as she sashayed away as the season's runner-up. Marcus Jordan Job: Fashion Entrepreneur From: Miami Fashion entrepreneur Marcus Jordan was born to be competitive – he's the son of the NBA's Michael Jordan and also played basketball. But the biggest slam dunk of all is that Marcus will be joined in the eponymous castle by his girlfriend, Laura Pippin. Maksim "Maks" Chmerkovskiy Job: Ballroom dancer From: Los Angeles Will the '"bad boy of ballroom" end up being the bad boy of The Traitors? Ukrainian ballroom dancer Maksim Chmerkovisky is best known for appearing in Dancing with the Stars. He even won season 18 in 2014 with Olympic ice dancer Meryl Davis. John Bercow Job: Former MP From: London The former MP is known for demanding "orduh", but will he bring order or chaos to the competition? He was also the longest-serving Speaker of the House in the history of Parliament. Carsten "Bergie" Bergersen Job: Reality TV personality From: Minnesota Bergie is best known for being a runner-up on Love Island USA season 5, where he finished in first place. Prior to his reality TV appearance, he was the manager of a Dairy Queen ice cream store. Sweet! Trishelle Cannatella Job: Reality TV personality From: Louisiana The reality TV legend and poker player has appeared in a variety of shows, including Battle of the Seasons, The Real World: Las Vegas, The Challenge: All Stars, The Gauntlet, The Inferno and Rivals II. Kate Chastain Job: Reality TV personality From: Florida The Below Deck star became a fan favourite when she appeared on season 1 of The Traitors US, and is set to stir up more drama as a late, surprise contestant in the competition. Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu Job: Reality TV personality From: London Ekin who?! Ekin-Su! The Turkish soap star captured the nation's (and Davide's) heart in Love Island season 8, and ended up winning the whole thing. But as we know, she's a "liar" and "actress" – so The Traitors should be perfect for her. Sandra Diaz-Twine Job: Reality TV personality From: North Carolina Sandra Diaz-Twine's favourite song is probably Destiny's Child's Survivor, as she won the reality show of the same name not once, but twice. But will her luck run out on The Traitors? Dan Gheesling Job: Reality TV personality From: Michigan Two-time Big Brother contestant and Twitch streamer Dan Gheesling became infamous for his wily ways on the reality show, but will he bring that same brand of sneakiness to The Traitors? Honestly, we hope so. Mercedes "MJ" Javid Job: Reality TV personality/Real-estate agent From: Beverly Hills Real-estate agent Mercedes 'MJ' Javid became an icon after starring in all seasons of Shahs of Sunset, and with a $5 million fortune, she is the richest contestant on the show. Tamra Judge Job: Reality TV personality/Real-estate agent From: Orange County Like MJ, Tamra Judge is both a real estate agent and a reality star, having featured in The Real Housewives of Orange County. Kevin Kreider Job: Reality TV personality/Entrepreneur From: Seoul/Philadelphia Kevin Kreider has been on his fair share of reality shows — including Bling Empire, Asian Persuasion, and The Ugly Model — but he's also an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of not one, but two companies. Phaedra Parks Job: Attorney From: Atlanta Like Tamra, Phaedra is a reality TV star, having appeared in sister series, The Real Housewives of Atlanta. But her real talent emerges when it comes to laying down the law, as she's an accomplished attorney with her own law firm. Janelle Pierzina Job: Reality TV personality From: Minnesota Janelle is a reality show veteran, having appeared in Snake in the Grass, The Amazing Race, and multiple seasons of Big Brother. She ended up winning Snake in the Grass, but will her winning streak end with The Traitors? Larsa Pippen Job: Reality TV personality From: Miami Larsa Pippen most recently appeared in The Real Housewives of Miami with boyfriend Marcus Jordan, and now the couple are set to be put to the test as they both compete on The Traitors. Will their relationship survive? Parvati Shallow Job: Reality TV personality From: Los Angeles Sandra Diaz-Twine isn't the only Survivor star joining The Traitors. Parvati Shallow competed in Survivor: Cook Islands, Survivor: Heroes vs Villains, and even won Survivor: Micronesia – Fans vs Favorites. Chris "CT" Tamburello Job: Reality TV personality From: Boston Nobody knows The Challenge better than Chris, as he's won several editions of the show including Rivals II, Invasion of the Champions, Champs vs Stars 1 and 2, and Spies, Lies & Allies. Hopefully for him, his winning streak continues on The Traitors. Peter Weber Job: Reality TV personality From: California Peter got famous for looking for love, as he appeared in both The Bachelorette season 15 and The Bachelor season 24. But we have a feeling there will be no love lost as he participates in The Traitors. Shereé Whitfield Job: Author/Reality TV personality From: Ohio Sheree already has one ally in the competition, as she will be reuniting with The Real Housewives of Atlanta co-star Phaedra Parks in The Traitors. But will their alliance run smoothly? Sheree also has her own beauty brand and is an accomplished author. Deontay Wilder Job: Boxer From: Alabama Former Olympian Deontay Wilder won the title of WBC heavyweight champion in 2015 and is renowned for his powerful punching in the ring, but can the Bronze Bomber land a knockout blow on the Traitors? The Traitors USA season 2 will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer on Wednesday 12th June. 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Who are Alfie and Owen? Meet Race Across the World 2024 contestants
Alfie and Owen are still in the competition.
**Warning: Contains spoilers for Race Across the World season 4.** Race Across the World has been on TV screens for several months, with the teams travelling to multiple different countries on their adventure across Southeast Asia. So far, the duos have found themselves in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and now the Indonesian island of Sumatra as they get closer and closer to their final checkpoint – which only team will get to first. Among the duos taking on the journey of a lifetime are best friends Alfie and Owen – a Hertfordshire-based football referee and trainee fighter pilot, respectively. But will they go to distance? Here's everything we know about the Race Across the World pair, who already have a strategy to make it far in the competition! Who are Alfie and Owen? Relationship: Friends From: Hertfordshire Jobs: Football referee, trainee pilot According to Owen, the sport lovers are "very competitive" and are looking forward to "roughing it" as they navigate their way forward. "We’ve always played sports throughout our whole lives, and we still do as well," Owen said. "So, I think we will carry that competitiveness over from that and bring it into this. We want to win." And when it comes to the challenges ahead, Alfie is embracing them. "I prefer working under pressure than without it," he said. "I think in terms of that, I should be alright." But one thing the pair might struggle with is telling the time. "We thought we’d prepared for the trip until we realised yesterday neither of us have a watch, so we have no way of telling the time – I wasn’t impressed when I found that out," Alfie admitted. "I have got a digital watch, but I can’t figure out how to change the time on it. I thought everything was going to be fine, as I assumed Owen was going to bring an analogue - but then I realised he didn’t have anything!" Why did Alfie and Owen want to take part in Race Across the World? Best friends since school, the pair want to put their friendship to the test with their hardest challenge yet. "I think we wanted to take part in the series mainly because we’re both lovers of travelling and have done a little bit of travelling before, but never done the whole backpacking, country-hopping situation," Alfie said. Read More: Race Across the World 2024 route: Season 4 locations Race Across the World 2024 cast: Meet the contestants in the line-up Owen added: "We wanted to do this because, as Alfie said, we wanted to go travelling and we’ve never done this sort of thing together. Also, we wanted to put our friendship to the test, see what we can achieve with it. "And personally, ourselves, we wanted to see how we’d deal in this sort of situation and how well we can do, see if we can make it to the end and maybe even win." When is Race Across the World 2024 on TV? Race Across the World airs every Wednesday on BBC One and iPlayer at 9pm. The next episode will air on Wednesday 22nd May. View Green Video on the source website Race Across the World 2024 continues on BBC One and BBC iPlayer every Wednesday at 9pm. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who are Stephen and Viv? Meet the Race Across the World 2024 contestants
Stephen and Viv remain in the competition for another week!
Race Across the World is set to enter its seventh week, as the remaining pairs all compete to make it first at their final checkpoint. Among the duos taking part in the epic adventure is husband and wife Stephen and Viv, who have proven to be skilful throughout the competition. The pairs have travelled a phenomenal length of Southeast Asia, visiting the likes of Thailand, Cambodia and even South Korea as they all aim to make it to the checkpoints on time and ideally, first. As the race continues, here's everything you need to know about this pair, who bicker like an old married couple because, well, they are one. Who are Stephen and Viv? Relationship: Married From: Rutland Jobs: Retired Stephen, 61, and Viv, 65, are proving that age is just a number when it comes to undertaking a thrilling adventure, as the pair say they're "gung ho" enough to give anything a try. "I think we’ll have a go at most things," Stephen said. "We’re not really passive people, I don’t think, we’re quite 'get up and do something'. "And we have an active lifestyle. I keep saying we’re not fit people, but I think we’re active people. We like sports, we play tennis, we go bowling every week. We have a ballroom dancing class every Thursday evening, and we have a group of friends that we dance with, and it’s just become quite a big part of the week." "In addition, I do line dancing and I do a fit steps class, which is like ballroom on your own," Viv added. So, will the pair dance their way to victory? Perhaps, but they think their ages work in their favour. "We’re sort of perhaps less imposing than some of the youngsters, less threatening than perhaps some of the youngsters might be by approaching strangers, we’re not a threat to anybody," Stephen noted. "But, certainly, it’s literally the same thing as a weakness - we’re not going to beat anyone in a footrace, that’s for sure." Read more: Race Across the World 2024 route: Season 4 locations Race Across the World pair explain clever strategy to beat competition Why did Stephen and Viv want to take part in Race Across the World? The pair are pretty committed fans of the programme, with Viv revealing that she's watched previous seasons "three or four times". "We are competitive," she added, while Stephen affirmed, "We wouldn't be here if we didn't want to win it. But it doesn’t matter either - we’ve seen the show, the success, the failures and the taking part. "We want to finish, to finish is important to us, we’d just be embarrassed to go home early - the kids would never live it down, it would just be awful, they’d just mock us mercilessly. "Yes, of course we want to win, who wouldn’t? We’ll just do everything we can, within the rules, to make that happen." When is Race Across the World 2024 on TV? Race Across the World is next on BBC One and iPlayer on Wednesday 22nd May at 9pm, and will continue every Wednesday after until the season comes to a close. Race Across the World 2024 continues on BBC One and BBC iPlayer every Wednesday at 9pm. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who are Betty and James? Meet Race Across the World 2024 contestants
**Warning: Contains spoilers for Race Across the World season 4** Nothing quite says a Wednesday day like tucking into another exciting episode of Race Across the World. We are six episodes into the thrilling race, and so far the teams have travelled across Japan, Cambodia, Thailand and now Vietnam as they aim to get to their final checkpoint, all with the hopes of getting there first! Among those still in the race are brother and sister duo Betty and James, who have proven skilful as they continue their journey. As ever, the teams have had to leave their smartphones, the internet and bank cards all behind as they embarked on the epic adventure and so far, Betty and James appear to be faring well as the competition ramps up. With just two more episodes to go to find out who the winner of Race Across the World 2024 is, here's everything you need to know about Betty and James. Who are Betty and James? Relationship: Siblings From: Hertfordshire Jobs: Social media and events manager, sales consultant Betty, 25, and James, 21, enjoy watching Race Across the World as a family. But James never anticipated that he and his sister would actually be taking part in it. "I think it was kind of my idea. I got the application thing going and James got dragged along for the journey," Betty admits. "You said a few times, there’s other people you should’ve taken - but they’re not here or couldn’t do it," James added. Read More: Race Across the World 2024 cast: Meet the contestants in the line-up Race Across the World 2024 route: Season 4 locations Why did Betty and James want to take part in Race Across the World? Barely in touch as adults, Betty and James don't have a lot in common. But they're hoping the experience of Race Across the World brings them closer together as family. "It’s a TV programme that we watch as a family, and I think during series one and two we were sat there like, 'We could definitely do this,'" Betty said. "It got to the last week we could apply, and we thought, 'Let's just go for it.' We did the audition video very [much] on a whim and filled out the form - and here we are." While Betty is a more seasoned traveller than James, he is quietly confident about their chances of winning. "Betty doesn’t like to admit it, she doesn’t want to say it or come across too cocky or arrogant, but I think we’ve got a good chance," he said. "Everyone's got an equal chance at the beginning, don’t they? But especially once we get going and settle into the first week and figure out how it’s going to work, I think we could definitely put up a fight. "We’re both very competitive. We’ve grown up in sports backgrounds, and that’s all you do in sport, isn’t it? Try and win. "I grew up playing quite a lot: football, cricket, tennis. Mostly cricket till a few years ago. I still play football, but it's very much a weekend ruiner if you lose on Saturday." When is Race Across the World on TV? Race Across the World is next on BBC One and iPlayer on Wednesday 22nd May at 9pm, and will continue every Wednesday after until the season comes to a close. Race Across the World 2024 continues on BBC One and BBC iPlayer every Wednesday at 9pm. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who are Eugenie and Isabel? Meet the Race Across the World 2024 contestants
Eugenie and Isabel are still going strong in the competition!
*Warning: Spoilers for Race Across the World season 4 ahead.* The thrilling BBC series Race Across the World has been all anyone can talk about on a Wednesday evening, as viewers continue to follow the remaining teams as they travel across east and south-east Asia. The teams kicked off their journey last month in Japan, and now are all the way in Indonesia! Among those who have remained in the competition are mother and daughter duo Eugenie and Isabel, who are still navigating their way through the race. Just four teams remain in the competition as they continue to cover 15,000 kilometres across eastern Asia, all without smartphones, the internet and bank cards. If they're successful in the race, Eugenie and Isabel could be in with a chance of winning £20,000 — they just have to make sure they get there first. But will Eugenie and Isabel be able to put their differences aside long enough to win the race? Here's everything you need to know about the pair as they continue in the competition. Who are Eugenie and Isabel? Relationship: Mother and daughter From: Barking/Birmingham Jobs: Teacher, trainee clinical scientist Eugenie and Isabel are hoping the experience will bring them closer together, but they admitted that their relationship can be fiery at times. "My brothers think it’s a bad idea. Only because they know how I am with Mum and my patience," Isabel said. "They think it’s a crazy idea, given what Mum’s like when it comes to things like direction, navigation and things like that, so they thought it was a bit random." Isabel's biggest challenge, she says, will be remaining patient with her mother when it comes to direction. "She doesn’t believe me, nobody believes me," Eugenie added. "When I make mistakes, they think, 'Come on, we did it 10 times.' They don’t get it that I have no sense of direction, they’re not accepting it." Why did Eugenie and Isabel want to take part in Race Across the World? "Isabel came to me and said she was going to be putting in an application for Race Across the World, and it was going to be for her and myself," Eugenie explained. "So I asked her, 'What is Race Across the World?' She said, 'You need to watch it,' so I started watching it and got really excited and thought, 'Yes, I’d love to be on that,' and filled in the application. So, really, the starting point was Isabel." Read More: Race Across the World 2024 route: Season 4 locations MasterChef 2024 contestants: Confirmed cast for season 20 Isabel and Eugenie aren't as close as they could be, so for Isabel, this is the perfect opportunity to become more harmonious with her mother. "I put in the application because, although it seemed quite intense, I thought it would be something cool for us to bond together in the process," Isabel said. "Mum and I are are not as close as we could be, so I thought it would be a good opportunity to explore." When is Race Across the World 2024 on TV? Race Across the World is next on BBC One and iPlayer on Wednesday 22nd May at 9pm, and will continue every Wednesday after until the season comes to a close. Race Across the World 2024 continues on BBC One and BBC iPlayer every Wednesday at 9pm. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Joost Klein? Meet the Netherlands Eurovision 2024 entry
Here's everything you need to know about the Netherlands Eurovision 2024 entry Joost Klein.
Joost Klein, The Netherlands participant at tonight's Eurovision Song Contest, has been disqualified from the competition following a backstage incident after Thursday night's Semi-Final. A statement issued by Eurovision said that "it would not be appropriate for him to continue in the contest" after an allegation of intimidation was made by a member of the crew. The singer – who had been considered among the favourites to win the contest – was initially suspended pending an investigation before news of his disqualification was confirmed on Saturday morning, with Swedish police saying a man had been reported for making "unlawful threats" at Malmö Arena. The Netherlands has a good track record at Eurovision and has win on five occasions (1957, 1959, 1969, 1975 and 2019) after being one of the seven nations who participated in the contest's very first edition back in 1956. But they will now not be in the running to pick up a sixth win this year following Klein's dismissal from the competition. Who is the Netherlands Eurovision 2024 entry Joost Klein? Age: 26 Instagram: @joostklein Joost Klein is a rapper, singer and former YouTuber who posted under the name EenhoornJoost (which translates into UnicornJoost). An accomplished musician, Joost has released a total of eight studio albums. Other notable achievements include sold-out concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium, along with over 100 million global streams of his song Friesenjung. He is known for blending wacky comedy and imagery with more sombre themes in his music, which has pop punk and hip-hop influences. How old is Joost Klein? Joost Klein is 26 years old. He was born on 10th November 1997. What has Joost Klein said about representing the Netherlands at Eurovision 2024? Before the news of his disqualification, Klein had said: "The Eurovision performance will be a full-circle experience, turning sorrow into elation." Read More: What is UK's Eurovision 2024 song? Olly Alexander track Dizzy revealed When is Eurovision 2024? Air date, location and news "When people see my act, their first response should be, 'What's going on here?' but then only to find themselves moved. An invitation to dive deeper. At first glance it seems a very happy act, but beyond that lie blood, sweat and tears." What is the Netherlands' Eurovision 2024 song called? The Netherlands' Eurovision song is called Europapa. Written partly by Joost himself, the song is a tribute to the artist's deceased father. "Europapa is about an orphan who travels throughout Europe (and beyond) to find himself and tell his story," Joost explains. "At first, people don't recognise him, but he goes on seizing any opportunity he gets to let himself be seen. Europapa is a tribute to my father. When bringing me up, he passed on to me an expansive view of the world." Where did the Netherlands come in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest? The Netherlands' semi-final entry was the song Burning Daylight, which was performed by musicians Mia Nicolai and Dion Cooper. Unfortunately, the Netherlands did not qualify for the final, and came 13th out of 15 competing countries with seven points in total. When is Eurovision 2024? The first of the Eurovision 2024 semi-finals will air on Tuesday 7th May at 8pm, with the second show following at Thursday 9th May at 8pm. The Grand Final will take place on Saturday 11th May at 8pm, at Malmö Arena in Sweden. The Eurovision Song Contest has faced significant criticism over its decision to allow Israel to compete in this year’s competition in light of the current situation in Gaza and the Middle East, with some fans and members of the music industry calling for a boycott of the ceremony. Noel Curran – director general of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organises Eurovision – has said in a statement: "We understand the concerns and deeply held views around the current conflict in the Middle East. We can’t fail to be moved by the profound suffering of all those caught up in this terrible war. "However, the Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political music event and a competition between public service broadcasters who are members of the EBU. It is not a contest between governments. "As a member-led organisation, our governing bodies – the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group and the Executive Board – did review the participants list for the 2024 Contest and agreed that the Israeli public broadcaster KAN met all the competition rules for this year and can participate as it has for the past 50 years." The artists taking part in this year’s contest have also faced backlash for not pulling out of the ceremony, including the UK’s act Olly Alexander, who signed a joint statement alongside other entrants explaining they "do not feel comfortable being silent". "It is important to us to stand in solidarity with the oppressed and communicate our heartfelt wish for peace, an immediate and lasting ceasefire, and the safe return of all hostages," the statement read. "We stand united against all forms of hate, including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. "We firmly believe in the unifying power of music, enabling people to transcend differences and foster meaningful conversations and connections. We feel that it is our duty to create and uphold this space, with a strong hope that it will inspire greater compassion and empathy." The Eurovision 2024 live final will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 11th May at 8pm. 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Who is Mustii? Meet Belgium Eurovision 2024 entry
Here's everything you need to know about Belgium Eurovision 2024 entry Mustii.
Belgium is one of the original Eurovision Song Contest countries, having been there since the first event in 1956. In total, the country has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 64 times - but they have only won once, in 1986. There was a period of time when Belgium's performances in Eurovision felt fraught - in the 2000s, the country failed to reach the semi-finals for five consecutive years. But since 2010, the country's fortunes seem to have turned around, placing in the top 10 five times, and finishing seventh in 2023. But who is Mustii? Will he be the one to help bring glory back to Belgium? Here’s what we know. Who is Belgium Eurovision 2024 entry Mustii? Age: 33 Instagram: @mustiimusic Thomas Michel 'Mustii' Mustin is a Belgian actor, singer and songwriter. As part of his music career, he has released two albums, 21st Century Boy and It's Happening Now. Both of these albums peaked as top 10 hits, but Mustii hasn't just got a thriving music career - he is also known for being a judge on Drag Race Belgium. How old is Mustii? Mustii is 33 years old. What nationality is Mustii? Mustii is Belgian. He's from Brussels. What has Mustii said about representing Belgium at Eurovision 2024? "When they asked me to do Eurovision I accepted the challenge, but I knew I had to go with a strong message," he told Eurovision World. "I thought that if I was really going there, it would be to unite people." What is Belgium's Eurovision 2024 song called? Belgium's Eurovision song is Before the Party's Over. In an interview, Mustii said of the song: "It's a song from my own DNA. It took me some time to find resilience and to fight to be exactly whoever I wanted to be and that's the story of my song. It's sort of divided in a few parts. "In a first moment, we acknowledge the struggle we're going through, but at one point we realise we need to look for our inner fire to fight it because we are running out of time." What is UK's Eurovision 2024 song? Olly Alexander track Dizzy revealed Where did the Belgium come in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest? In 2023, Belgium came seventh with 182 points in total. When is Eurovision 2024? The first of the Eurovision 2024 semi-finals will air on Tuesday 7th May at 8pm, with the second show following on Thursday 9th May at 8pm. The Grand Final will take place on Saturday 11th May at 8pm, taking place at Malmö Arena in Sweden. The Eurovision Song Contest has faced significant criticism over its decision to allow Israel to compete in this year’s competition in light of the current situation in Gaza and the Middle East, with some fans and members of the music industry calling for a boycott of the ceremony. Noel Curran – director general of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organises Eurovision – has said in a statement: "We understand the concerns and deeply held views around the current conflict in the Middle East. We can’t fail to be moved by the profound suffering of all those caught up in this terrible war. "However, the Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political music event and a competition between public service broadcasters who are members of the EBU. It is not a contest between governments. "As a member-led organisation, our governing bodies – the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group and the Executive Board – did review the participants list for the 2024 Contest and agreed that the Israeli public broadcaster KAN met all the competition rules for this year and can participate as it has for the past 50 years." The artists taking part in this year's contest have also faced backlash for not pulling out of the ceremony, including the UK's act Olly Alexander, who signed a joint statement alongside other entrants explaining they "do not feel comfortable being silent". "It is important to us to stand in solidarity with the oppressed and communicate our heartfelt wish for peace, an immediate and lasting ceasefire, and the safe return of all hostages," the statement read. "We stand united against all forms of hate, including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. "We firmly believe in the unifying power of music, enabling people to transcend differences and foster meaningful conversations and connections. We feel that it is our duty to create and uphold this space, with a strong hope that it will inspire greater compassion and empathy." The Eurovision 2024 live final will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 11th May at 8pm. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Aiko? Meet Czechia Eurovision 2024 entry
Here's everything you need to know about Czechia Eurovision 2024 entry Aiko.
Every year, when it comes to Czechia, the country's Eurovision Song Contest contestant is selected by both a national and international vote. Broadcaster ČT aired the competition, called the ESCZ 2024, in December 2023. Seven different contestants battled it out for a chance to represent their country at Malmö Arena in Sweden, but ultimately, artist Aiko came out on top. She won via online voting, with 70 per cent of votes being international, while 30 per cent of voters came from Czechia. Kryštof Šámal, Czechia's head of delegation, said: "This year, we witnessed an incredible and diverse cast of finalists, leading to a dynamic evolution in the race for victory. "With a total of 98,000 votes received, each stage of the last week presented a different winner almost every two days. "We are excited to start working with Aiko to deliver a brilliant performance." But who is Aiko and does she have what it takes? Here's everything you need to know. Who is Czechia Eurovision 2024 entry Aiko? Age: 24 Instagram: @aikomakesmusic Aiko is a musician and artist whose journey to Eurovision has been three years in the making. She's the first Czech artist to make it onto Times Square in New York, and the first Czech female artist to participate in the Spotify Equal campaign. In 2015, Aiko participated in the televised talent show Česko Slovenská SuperStar. After this, she moved to the UK to pursue a music career. She has released three albums: 2018's self-titled Aiko, 2020's Expiration Date and, most recently, 2023's Fortune's Child. Discussing her upcoming performance, Aiko said, "I want it to be an empowering experience. I hope it makes people want to pursue their dreams and goals. And [I hope] that I will serve as maybe an inspiration? "After all, I am still an independent artist. Moreover, I want to put on a great performance and spread the message of the song, which is essentially coming down to loving yourself and putting yourself first." How old is Aiko? Aiko was born on 26th December 1999, making her 24 years old. What nationality is Aiko? Aiko was born in Moscow, raised in Czezchia, and now spends time in the United Kingdom. Her nationality is Czech. What has Aiko said about representing Czechia at Eurovision 2024? In an interview with the official Eurovision Song Contest podcast, Aiko said: "I've been trying to get into Eurovision for three years, so it's been a while, but I'm really happy that this is the song that made it in. "I did not write it with the intention for it to be in Eurovision, so that’s also something that makes me really happy. That it's something that really is coming from me, from the heart." Who is Olly Alexander? Meet UK Eurovision 2024 entry She added in an interview with Eurovision World: "I love making music. I am a musician first and foremost, so I kept on making music after getting told 'no'. Eurovision was something I'd love to be a part of and that I'd love to achieve, so I kept on going." What is Czechia's Eurovision 2024 song called? Czechia's Eurovision 2024 song is Pedestal and was written by Aiko. She shared her inspiration for the rock song in an interview with Eurovision World. "The actual inspiration was a not-so-happy relationship, even though I hold no bad feelings towards that person," she said. "It was me understanding that, at the end of the day, I only have myself to count on. Whenever we're in a relationship, we tend to get lost in the other person and, as I said, we should put ourselves first, always." Where did Czechia come in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest? Czechia was represented Vesna, who performed My Sister's Crown. This led to them placing 10th in the final, scoring 129 points overall. When is Eurovision 2024? The first of the Eurovision 2024 semi-finals will air on Tuesday 7th May at 8pm, with the second show following on Thursday 9th May at 8pm. The Grand Final will take place on Saturday 11th May at 8pm, taking place at Malmö Arena in Sweden. The Eurovision Song Contest has faced significant criticism over its decision to allow Israel to compete in this year’s competition in light of the current situation in Gaza and the Middle East, with some fans and members of the music industry calling for a boycott of the ceremony. Noel Curran – director general of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organises Eurovision – has said in a statement: "We understand the concerns and deeply held views around the current conflict in the Middle East. We can’t fail to be moved by the profound suffering of all those caught up in this terrible war. "However, the Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political music event and a competition between public service broadcasters who are members of the EBU. It is not a contest between governments. "As a member-led organisation, our governing bodies – the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group and the Executive Board – did review the participants list for the 2024 Contest and agreed that the Israeli public broadcaster KAN met all the competition rules for this year and can participate as it has for the past 50 years." The artists taking part in this year's contest have also faced backlash for not pulling out of the ceremony, including the UK's act Olly Alexander, who signed a joint statement alongside other entrants explaining they "do not feel comfortable being silent". "It is important to us to stand in solidarity with the oppressed and communicate our heartfelt wish for peace, an immediate and lasting ceasefire, and the safe return of all hostages," the statement read. "We stand united against all forms of hate, including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. "We firmly believe in the unifying power of music, enabling people to transcend differences and foster meaningful conversations and connections. We feel that it is our duty to create and uphold this space, with a strong hope that it will inspire greater compassion and empathy." The Eurovision 2024 live final will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 11th May at 8pm. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Saba? Meet Denmark Eurovision 2024 entry
Here's everything you need to know about Denmark's Eurovision 2024 entry.
The Eurovision Song Contest is almost upon us, and representing Denmark is musician Saba. Eurovision is actually Saba's first musical project, so it's a hell of an introduction. According to Saba, music "has always been a huge part of [her] life, so it was kind of natural and not planned". "But I love to perform and to be on stage, maybe because I am a Leo," she joked. "I think it was just a matter of time." But will this Leo roar? We won't find out until she performs onstage, but here's everything we know about Saba. Who is Saba? Age: 26 Instagram: None Twitter: None Anna Saba Lykke Oehlenschlæger is the first Black solo artist to represent Denmark, and the second Black person ever to represent the country. "I have always wanted to represent Denmark as a brown person. It's very important to me to be the face of someone I would have wanted to see myself, when I grew up and watched Eurovision," she said. Watching Eurovision, Saba added, is a family tradition. "I've watched it since I was a little child, and it has always been a dream of mine to be on such a massive stage," she told Eurovision World. "I work with a lot of different projects, so I wouldn't say I've worked towards this exact moment," she added. "It was only when I heard Sand that I knew it was time." How old is Saba? Saba is 26 years old. She was born on the 11th August 1997. What nationality is Saba? Saba was born in Ethiopia, and at eight months old, her and her twin sister were adopted by a Danish couple and brought to Denmark. What has Saba said about representing Denmark at Eurovision 2024? Performing at Eurovision this year will be a full-circle moment for Saba. "I remember I was at a hotel's lobby in Denmark watching last year's Eurovision and it just hit me that my turn could be coming, and I felt like I wanted to do it," she said. While polls and bookmakers predicted that Saba would be the one representing Denmark, the artist couldn't quite believe it herself. "It wasn't easy coping with the expectations," she added. "I love being the underdog." Read More: Who is Olly Alexander? Meet UK Eurovision 2024 entry When is Eurovision 2024? Air date, location and news What is Saba's Eurovision 2024 song called? Saba's Eurovision 2024 song is called Sand. It was written by singer-songwriter Pil, and two Eurovision "experts" — Jonas Thander and Melanie Wehbe "When I heard it the first time, I was smiling," Saba said. "I knew it was a good option, and I knew my voice would fit in it. I remember thinking it was nice, different and I just had a good feeling about it." Where did Denmark come in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest? Unfortunately for Denmark, they never made it as far as the final last year. Breaking My Heart by Reiley only got as far as the semi-final, where they finished in 14th place. When is Eurovision 2024? The first of the Eurovision 2024 semi-finals will air on Tuesday 7th May at 8pm, with the second show following on Thursday 9th May at 8pm. The Grand Final will take place on Saturday 11th May at 8pm, taking place at Malmö Arena in Sweden. The Eurovision Song Contest has faced significant criticism over its decision to allow Israel to compete in this year's competition in light of the current situation in Gaza and the Middle East, with some fans and members of the music industry calling for a boycott of the ceremony. Noel Curran – director general of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organises Eurovision – has said in a statement: "We understand the concerns and deeply held views around the current conflict in the Middle East. We can’t fail to be moved by the profound suffering of all those caught up in this terrible war. "However, the Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political music event and a competition between public service broadcasters who are members of the EBU. It is not a contest between governments. "As a member-led organisation, our governing bodies – the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group and the Executive Board – did review the participants list for the 2024 Contest and agreed that the Israeli public broadcaster KAN met all the competition rules for this year and can participate as it has for the past 50 years." The artists taking part in this year's contest have also faced backlash for not pulling out of the ceremony, including the UK's act Olly Alexander, who signed a joint statement alongside other entrants explaining they "do not feel comfortable being silent". "It is important to us to stand in solidarity with the oppressed and communicate our heartfelt wish for peace, an immediate and lasting ceasefire, and the safe return of all hostages," the statement read. "We stand united against all forms of hate, including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. "We firmly believe in the unifying power of music, enabling people to transcend differences and foster meaningful conversations and connections. We feel that it is our duty to create and uphold this space, with a strong hope that it will inspire greater compassion and empathy." The Eurovision 2024 live final will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 11th May at 8pm. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.