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How to vote in Strictly Come Dancing 2025
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date: 2025-11-29T20:40:00.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
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subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: All the instructions and information you need to make sure you can vote for your favourite couple on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2025.
encoded: It's not often Strictly Come Dancing fans are treated to something completely new on the show – but on tonight's episode (Saturday 29th November) viewers saw the first ever edition of the brand new Instant Dance challenge. The new format twist – which saw each couple given just 10 seconds to plan a 40-second routine – provided plenty of chaos and went down a treat with fans of the show, many of whom are already calling for it to become a regular feature. As well as making for some very entertaining TV, the challenge also shook up the leaderboard, with the 4 points awarded to Amber and Nikita putting them top when added to their perfect 40 for their main routine earlier on the show. Karen and Carlos also received the maximum score for their first routine, but finished bottom in the Instant Dance challenge which meant that Lewis and Katya – who placed first in the challenge – leapfrogged them into second place. With things really heating up in the competition, the remaining Strictly contestants will be hoping they've done enough to book their place in next week's musicals themed quarter finals – and now it's over to the public vote. Because this season has been different when it comes to how viewers can cast their votes, we at Radio Times think it's important to bring you all the latest voting info in one clear, concise and handy guide. Ahead of the show's run, the BBC confirmed it had scrapped premium-rate voting, meaning there is now only one way you can vote. So, how can you cast your vote on Strictly Come Dancing 2025? Read on for everything you need to know. How to vote online for Strictly Come Dancing When the vote opens each week, head on over to the Strictly homepage, where you'll find the vote at the top of the page. You can vote online on the Strictly homepage, or by scanning the QR code available on their website – which will be displayed on screen during the show. Online voting can be done by a mobile phone, tablet or computer. Before you can vote, you nee…

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Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard 2025: Full judges' scores LIVE
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date: 2025-11-29T18:40:20.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
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subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: This week will see a major twist for the stars!
encoded: It's time for more glitz and glamour in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom in Week 10! This week saw a major twist for the Strictly stars, as competed in the Instant Dance challenge, which asked each couple to pick a dance style at random from ones they have learnt in the competition so far and gave them just 10 seconds to decide how to dance it. Head Judge Shirley Ballas said: "Instant Dance has the power to change everything for our couples, and will challenge them in ways they have never been challenged before. "With standards so incredibly high this year and the competition so close, there's a lot resting on it. The dance styles, costumes and music might not be revealed until the night, but what we can be sure of right now is that it's going to be a whole lot of fun. I cannot wait!" We'll be keeping track of the all-important leaderboard as it happens below in Strictly Come Dancing week 10. Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard Week 10 In Week 10, the stars competed in the Instant Dance challenge, which saw them improvise a 40-second dance to a surprise style and song. The judges awarded them points which were then added to their score from their Week 10 dance. Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (10+10+10+10) = 40 + 4 = 44 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - (9+9+9+9) = 36 +6 = 42 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (10+10+10+10) = 40 +1 = 41 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (8+8+9+9) = 34 +2 + 36 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (7+7+7+7) = 28 +5 = 33 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (4+6+6+7) = 23 +3 = 26 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard Week 9 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones -(10+10+10 +10) = 40 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (9+10+10+10) = 39 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (9+10+10+10) = 39 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (9+9+9+9) = 36 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (8+9+9+9) = 35 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (8+8+8+9) = 33 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard Week 8 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (9+10+9+10) = 38 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - (9+10…

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I'm a Celebrity 2025 cast: Confirmed line-up of contestants
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date: 2025-11-29T18:26:14.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
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description: This year's cast features two EastEnders actors, a comedian, a former Lioness, and more...
encoded: I'm a Celebrity 2025 is in full swing, with the fresh group of famous faces already being put through their paces in a series of challenges and trials. Now, things have officially got serious, with former footballer and pundit Alex Scott becoming the first celebrity to be eliminated. Asked by hosts Ant and Dec whether she was disappointed to have been voted out first, Scott responded: "Oh no! It has been an incredible experience and mentally it has been tough but I am so glad I got to do it with so many amazing campmates. "The laughter we have had and we really connected and making the bonds that we did." As we wait for the next episode, read on to learn more about the official line-up for I'm a Celebrity 2025. I'm a Celebrity official 2025 line-up: Confirmed celebrity contestants Tom Read Wilson Vogue Williams Kelly Brook Martin Kemp Eddie Kadi Alex Scott MBE - ELIMINATED on day 13. Angry Ginge Jack Osbourne Ruby Wax OBE Aitch Shona McGarty Lisa Riley Scroll on to find out more! Vogue Williams Age: 40 Job: Podcaster and TV presenter Instagram: @voguewilliams Vogue Williams is a media personality and presenter, who first rose to fame in Ireland after appearing on Fade Street, before then participating on the Australian version of Dancing with the Stars. Since then, she has gone on to host My Therapist Ghosted Me with Joanne McNally, and her own titles Never Live It Down and Vogue & Amber which she co-hosts alongside her sister. After recently turning 40, Vogue admitted she had become too "comfortable in life" and decided I'm a Celebrity was the right step out of her comfort zone. She added: "I always thought I wouldn’t do it, because I've gotten too comfortable in my life. I like to have eight hours of sleep, I like to eat nice things, I like to just chill out and I never put myself out of my comfort zone. "Then when I turned 40, I started to get scared of ridiculous things. I didn’t want to be this person. Doing this is such a massive life experience and it is not …

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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 songs and dances confirmed for Week 10
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date: 2025-11-29T18:15:48.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: It's time to dance!
encoded: The weather might be getting colder, but Strictly Come Dancing is really hotting up as we get increasingly close to the Grand final in a few weeks. Following last week's Blackpool week – and the sad news that La Voix had to withdraw from the competition – six couple remain in the hunt for the Glitterball trophy, and will take to the dancefloor once again for their latest routines this evening. And that's not all: in addition to their main dances, tonight's show also sees the introduction of the previously teased Instant Dance challenge, which will see each couple perform a second routine in very different circumstances. The challenges will see the dancers pick a style at random from ones they have learnt in the competition so far, before being given just 10 seconds to decide exactly how they're going to dance it – before they are ranked from best to worst by the judges and given a corresponding number of points. But before we get to that, what will the couples be performing to for their main dances? Scroll on to find out what songs and dances the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 cast will be performing to this week. Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Week 10 songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Cha Cha to Ring My Bell by Anita Ward Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Jive to Right Back Where We Started From by Maxine Nightingale George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Quickstep to I Get a Kick Out of You by Frank Sinatra Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Couples' Choice to Born This Way by Lady Gaga Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Rumba to Falling by Harry Styles Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Jive to Proud Mary by Tina Turner Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Blackpool Week songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Couple's Choice to History Repeating + Look At Me by Propellerheads ft Miss Shirley Bassey + Geri Halliwell Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Argentine Tango to The Logical Song by Supertramp George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Salsa to Rock This Party (Everybod…

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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up: Full confirmed cast of contestants
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date: 2025-11-29T18:05:48.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: We're heading into the final weeks of the competition.
encoded: It's almost December, which means we're nearing the final stages of this season of Strictly Come Dancing – with just six famous faces left to battle it out for the Glitterball trophy heading into tonight's episode. Last week marked Strictly's annual excursion to Blackpool Tower, but with La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec having to miss the show due to injuruy and later withdrawing from the competition entirely on medical grounds, no contestant was eliminated. As a result, all the scores – and public votes – from last weekend have now been carried over to this week. That means that Lewis Cope and his partner and Katya Jones go into the show in pole position after scoring a perfect 40 last week, while at the other end of the leaderboard Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon sit bottom with 33 points. Of course, as we inch ever closer to the final there is now more pressure on the celebs than ever, and fans can look forward to some more dazzling dances this evening. What's more, tonight also marks the first ever instance of the new Instant Dance challenge, which head judge Shirley Ballas previously revealed would "change everything." As we wait to find out how that will go down, read on to discover more about the line-up for Strictly Come Dancing 2025 and those who have left. Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up: Full cast of confirmed contestants Amber Davies Lewis Cope Alex Kingston Balvinder Sopal George Clarke Karen Carney La Voix - Withdrew Vicky Pattison - Eliminated Harry Aikines-Aryeetey - Eliminated Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink - Eliminated Chris Robshaw - Eliminated Ellie Goldstein - Eliminated Stefan Dennis - Withdrew Ross King - Eliminated Thomas Skinner - Eliminated Dani Dyer - Withdrew Read on to learn more about those taking part in the upcoming season. Amber Davies Age: 28 Job: Actress Instagram: @amb_d Amber Davies became the latest celebrity to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 cast after it was announced she'd be replacing Dani Dyer in the line-up. Amber rose to f…

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Who is on The Graham Norton Show tonight?
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date: 2025-11-28T10:16:00.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Graham is back with a new cohort of guests this week.
encoded: The Graham Norton Show is back on our screens with yet another star-studded line-up on the famous sofa. Tonight's episode will see Graham Norton back in the interviewer's chair as the 33rd season continues. Audiences can expect hilarious anecdotes, details about the latest movies and TV shows that everyone has been talking about and, of course, Graham's red chair. So, who's appearing on the show tonight? Here's everything you need to know about The Graham Norton Show's latest set of guests, and when you can watch the episode. Who is on The Graham Norton Show tonight? On Graham Norton's famous red sofa tonight is Hollywood star Glenn Close, who has joined the cast of Knives Out for its third instalment Wake Up Dead Man, whilst Alexander Skarsgård promotes his upcoming film Pillion, a romantic comedy in which he plays a biker. They are joined by Derry Girls and Bridgerton actress Nicola Coughlan, who discusses her role in The Playboy of the Western World at the National Theatre. Elsewhere on the sofa, the icon that is Miriam Margolyes chats about her new book, The Little Book of Miriam. The Graham Norton Show airs on Friday 28th November at 10:40pm on BBC One. Who is the next music act on The Graham Norton Show? Jessie J will be performing her single H.A.P.P.Y from her upcoming album Don't Tease Me with a Good Time. Is Graham Norton in the BBC studio? Graham Norton is once again back on the red sofa in his BBC studio. His famous Big Red Chair will also be making a return, as audience members share their anecdotes with Norton and the celebrity guests, in the hopes of not being tipped over. The Graham Norton Show airs on Friday 28th November at 10:40pm on BBC One. Add The Graham Norton Show to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The…

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Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2025 cast: Confirmed line-up
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date: 2025-11-27T15:00:14.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: Christmas
description: It's the most wonderful time of year!
encoded: Christmas is fast approaching, with officially under a month to go before the big day arrives. Amid a flurry of festive TV programming to come this winter period, the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special is also back, with a cohort of f amous faces hoping they have what it takes to lift the festive Glitterball. This Christmas special will be an emotional one, as it'll also mark the last time Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly will host the programme, following the news of their departure. But before you well up, the BBC has been confirming who will step onto the dance floor this Christmas, with all six names announced! So, who is taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special this year? Read on to find out more. Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2025 cast: Confirmed line-up The celebrities announced to be taking part so far are as follows: Scarlett Moffatt Melanie Blatt Jodie Ounsley Nicholas Bailey Babatunde Aléshé Brian McFadden Read on to find out more about this year's contestants and who they'll be dancing with. Scarlett Moffatt Age: 35 Job: TV personality Instagram: @scarlettmoffatt Professional dance partner: Vito Coppola Scarlett Moffatt was the first celebrity to be announced for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2025. Scarlett is a TV personality who first rose to fame alongside her family on Gogglebox. It was from there her popularity grew, going on to win I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in 2016. Since then, she has worked on the BBC Sounds podcast Scarlett Moffatt Wants to Believe, Channel 4 documentary Britain’s Tourette’s Mystery: Scarlett Moffatt Investigates and 30 episodes of the cookery show Love Bites. She said of joining this year's festive line-up: "Strictly has always held a special place in my heart, so being part of the Christmas Special feels truly magical. It’s the show that brings everyone together around the TV, and being part of that is a genuine personal and career highlight. I’m sure it’ll also introd…

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Who is Karen Carney? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and sports star
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date: 2025-11-27T14:16:37.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Karen managed to climb her way back up the leaderboard last weekend.
encoded: Karen Carney is heading back out onto the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom this weekend, ready to blow audiences away once more. This weekend, she and professional partner Carlos Gu will be performing their Couples' Choice to iconic Lady Gaga song Born This Way. After weeks of slowly but surely climbing up the leaderboard, Karen received an almost perfect score of 39 for her Charleston, and it's only a matter of time before Craig Revel Horwood lifts that 10. But what else is there to know about the Lioness? Read on to learn more about Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant Karen Carney. Who is Karen Carney? Age: 38 Job: Journalist Instagram: @kazcarney Partner: Carlos Gu Karen Carney is a former footballer and sports journalist, who has played for the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Birmingham City and England. She is now the lead female pundit for both men's and women's football, across TNT and ITV. Just last year, Carney led a documentary on ITV looking at the state of football in England. With 144 caps under her belt, Karen is England's third most-capped player and has competed at four World Cups, four European Championships and the London Olympics before her retirement in 2019. Karen made history at the men's World Cup 2022 as part of the first all-female line-up to analyse a men's football game. Karen Carney's Strictly journey so far Scoreboard Week 1: Jive (7+8+8+8) = 31 Week 2: Tango (4+5+5+6) = 20 Week 3: Cha Cha (4+7+7+ 7) = 25 Week 4: Quickstep (6+7+7+7) = 27 Week 5: Rumba (7+7+7+7) = 28 Week 6: Argentine Tango (6+7+7+7) = 27 Week 7: Charleston (8+10+8+9) = 35 Week 8: American Smooth (7+8+8+8) = 31 Week 9: Paso Doble (9+10+10+10) = 39 What is Karen Carney dancing to in Week 10 on Strictly? Karen and dance partner Carlos will be dancing the Couples' Choice to Born This Way by Lady Gaga What is Karen Carney's health condition? During the second live show, Karen Carney opened up about a spine condition that impacted her performance during the competition. The former …

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Who is George Clarke? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and YouTuber
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date: 2025-11-27T14:00:12.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: George achieved his highest score so far last week!
encoded: George Clarke is speeding things up this weekend on Strictly Come Dancing as he and professional partner Alexis Warr take on a Quickstep. The pair will undoubtedly be on a high after Blackpool, with their Salsa receiving 39 points from the judges, 10 more from their Rumba the weekend before. Following his performance, George Clarke wrote to his fans on X: "Have to say I thoroughly enjoyed that! This week felt like there was a bit of a switch for me in terms of my attack and I just genuinely loved every minute. By no means do I want to take my foot off the gas and I know that’s just one dance (and not a perfect one) but hopefully can keep the ball rolling. Love ya lots x" For those not too clued up on who George Clarke is, scroll on to find out more about the social media sensation as he joins the cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2025. Who is George Clarke? Age: 25 Job: YouTuber Instagram: @georgeclarkeey Partner: Alexis Warr George Clarke, also known as George Clarkey on social media, is a YouTuber, podcaster and social media star with millions of followers online. George first began experimenting with video content as a teenager before he quickly discovered how to connect with people around the world through humour and honesty. Since then, he has built a thriving career through social media, with a devoted audience across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. He also co-hosts The Useless Hotline Podcast, which is also hugely popular. George Clarke's Strictly journey so far Scoreboard Week 1: American Smooth (6+6+6+6) = 24 Week 2: Paso Doble (7+7+8+8) = 30 Week 3: Couple's Choice (6+8+9+8) = 31 Week 4: Tango (7+8+7+8) = 30 Week 5: Jive (6+7+6+8) = 27 Week 6: Cha Cha (6+7+8+8) = 29 Week 7: Vienesse Waltz (8+8+9+9) = 34 Week 8: Rumba (6+7+8+8) = 29 Week 9: Salsa (9+10+10+10) = 39 What is George Clarke dancing to in Week 10 on Strictly? George and dance partner Alexis will be dancing the Quickstep to I Get a Kick Out of You by Frank Sinatra. What has George Clarke said about Str…

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Who is Balvinder Sopal? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and actor
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date: 2025-11-27T12:45:34.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Balvinder is swapping Walford for the dancefloor.
encoded: Balvinder Sopal has had a rather tough time on Strictly Come Dancing, but over Blackpool weekend all worries were subsided thanks to the show introducing a no elimination rule following La Voix's exit. Last weekend, Balvinder and her professional partner Julian Caillon scored 33 points, but prior to that, they hadn't achieved higher than 28 for four weeks in a row. Balvinder and Julian previously caught up with RadioTimes.com at the Pride of Britain Awards, revealing that they have taken the time to debrief and bounce back each week. "We're stoked to still be in the competition and we're just gonna really enjoy the week and just have a lot of fun," Julian told RadioTimes.com. As we wait to find out how Balvinder does on the dance floor in the rest of the competition, read on to learn more about the star. Who is Balvinder Sopal? Age: 46 Job: Actress Instagram: @leesopal Partner: Julian Caillon Balvinder Sopal is an actress best known for her role as Suki Panesar-Unwin on EastEnders. She joined the BBC soap in 2020 and has since carved herself out as the head of one of the leading families in Walford. In December 2023, the actress was part of The Six storyline, in which she along with five other ladies of Albert Square found themselves embroiled in a cover up for murder. Across her career, Balvinder has appeared on Emmerdale, Coronation Street, Doctors and Hollyoaks, and voiced Simran Kaur in the radio soap opera Silver Street. In recent years, she was won several awards for her role on EastEnders, having scooped nods for Best Soap Partnership, Inspiring Storyline of the Year and Soap Superstar. Balvinder Sopal's Strictly journey so far Scoreboard Week 1: Samba (4+4+4+5) = 17 Week 2: Charleston (7+8+8+7) = 30 Week 3: Foxtrot (7+7+6+6) = 26 Week 4: Paso Doble (7+7+7+7) = 28 Week 5: Quickstep (7+7+7+7) = 28 Week 6: Rumba (7+7+7+7) = 28 Week 7: Couple's Choice (7+7+7+7) = 28 Week 8: American Smooth (6+7+7+7) = 27 Week 9: (8+8+8+9) = 33 What is Balvinder Sopal dancing to …

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Who is Amber Davies? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and actress
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date: 2025-11-27T10:12:28.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: The actress is embarking on a fresh challenge this week.
encoded: Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin are upping the tempo this weekend on Strictly Come Dancing, as they take on a Jive. The pair will be looking to reclaim their top spot on the leaderboard after being bumped down following Lewis and Katya's perfect score of 40, but she's certainly not letting that dampen her mood. Following her Blackpool performance, Amber shared a carousel of images from the exciting night, writing: "I will never ever EVER forget the magic of last night." So, just who is Amber Davies? Read on to learn more about the actress as she joins the cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2025. Who is Amber Davies? Age: 28 Job: Actress Instagram: @amb_d Partner: Nikita Kuzmin Amber Davies is an actress and performer, who has carved out an impressive career across London's West End and beyond, having starred in the likes of Pretty Woman, 9 to 5: The Musical and The Great Gatsby. Addressing her musical theatre background following criticism from some members of the public that she has an advantage over her fellow contestants, she insisted that every dancer faces their own unique challenges. "I wanna say I think the ballroom and Latin community know that they are worlds apart from musical theatre," said Davies (via Manchester Evening News). "I do understand where the [argument] comes from because yes, I can perform. But there's a great example. Yesterday, we were doing our American Smooth and even just walking left, right, left, right, brought me to tears, because it's so much more complicated than you can imagine." She rose to fame on Love Island in 2017 and for a while did continue work across TV, having appeared on Pointless Celebrities, Celebrity Ghost Hunt and more recently, Dancing on Ice. In a week of exciting announced, the actress was announced as Elle Woods in the Legally Blonde UK and Ireland tour, which kicks off in Leicester in February 2026. She also hosts the successful podcast Call To Stage, in which she interviews theatre performers across the West End and …

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Great British Sewing Bee Celebrity Christmas Special 2025 finally confirms line-up – including Celebrity Traitors star
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date: 2025-11-26T10:26:52.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: Christmas
subject: News
description: On your marks, get set, sew!
encoded: With just under a month to go before Christmas Day, the countdown to The Great British Sewing Bee Celebrity Christmas Special is on! This year things will look a little different in the sewing workshop with Sophie Willan joining the series as host for the festive episode. After Christmas, she will stay on as host for the main series, replacing Sara Pascoe who stepped down earlier this year. At the time Tom Davies, executive producer at Love Productions, said: "We are so excited to have Sophie join the Sewing Bee team and we cannot wait to see what she brings to the sewing room." As we get closer to the season of festive specials galore, the BBC has confirmed which famous faces will be looking to impress judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young. Lucy Beaumont (Celebrity Traitors), Anton Du Beke (Strictly Come Dancing), Susan Wokoma (Taskmaster) and Tom Wilson (Gladiators) will test their crafty hands in a series of Yuletide-themed tasks. Though the challenges are yet to be announced, last year's special saw the celebrities put their own individual spin on an advent calendar before making a Christmas costume for a child. Earlier this year, RadioTimes.com caught up with judge Patrick Grant on how he and fellow judge Esme Young come to a decision on who to send home and ultimately crown the champion. Grant revealed that more often than not, he and Young "are on kind of the same wavelength". He explained: "There are two difficulties. There's obviously the difficulty of choosing, in my head, my order, and then there is the difficulty of squaring that with the order that Esme has in her head. That one is less difficult because, as I say, we are mostly on the same wavelength." The Great British Sewing Bee Celebrity Christmas Special will air later this year. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Classic '00s EastEnders star confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special
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date: 2025-11-25T15:27:56.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
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subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: The Anthony Trueman actor joins three previously announced celebrities on the festive line-up.
encoded: EastEnders star Nicholas Bailey has been confirmed as the fourth celebrity to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Christmas special. This Christmas, Bailey will be swapping Albert Square for the Strictly ballroom and will be dancing the night away alongside professional partner Luba Mushtuk. Bailey is best known to EastEnders fans for his role as Dr Anthony Trueman, who first arrived in Walford 25 years ago. He appeared as a series regular until 2003, making several guest appearances over the years and before returning for a current stint in 2025. His other acting credits include Death in Paradise, Casualty, The Archers, Coronation Street and Miranda. Outside of television, Bailey has performed on stage across the UK and in the West End, including Dream Girls and Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap. Bailey said: "I'm really excited to be doing this, almost as excited as my wife and daughters are! Hopefully I’ll do them, Albert Square and Luba proud. Bring on the dancefloor." Bailey joins the previously announced Scarlett Moffatt, Melanie Blatt and Jodie Ounsley in Strictly’s festive line-up, with the final two celebrities taking part due to be announced this week on Strictly: It Takes Two. This festive special will see hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman oversee the festivities for the final time, while judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke will be on hand to dish out their words of encouragement – or criticism. Read more: Strictly presenting job 'ruled out' by ITV favourite Strictly's Tess Daly put on the spot at Blackpool with question on show future The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2025 will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Love Is Blind UK casting producer reveals efforts to bring everyone’s love stories to the screen – and why diversity matters in all areas of TV
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date: 2025-11-25T00:01:27.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: "Love comes in different forms, different shells, and everyone can have their happily ever after."
encoded: Casting a television series is no easy feat, especially one millions of people will tune into and, often, see themselves in. Love Is Blind is something of a cultural phenomenon, with its premise rather unorthodox from the many romantic reality series audiences know and love. For those unfamiliar with the social experiment, single men and women search for love and get engaged – all without ever having seen each other in person. The idea behind the show is that singletons put aside ideas of their "type" and get to know someone emotionally first, before testing if their physical connection matches up. From both UK seasons that have aired thus far, the cast is complete with people from all walks of life, who are dotted all around the UK and Ireland, and who are hoping to find their perfect match. Vivian Eguridu, who is part of this year's BAFTA Breakthrough cohort, worked as a senior casting producer on Love Is Blind UK season 1, which introduced audiences to the love stories of Nicole and Benaiah and Bobby and Jasmine. When it came to casting the first iteration of Love Is Blind UK, Eguridu explained she and the team "look for everyone," and when the final cast is locked in, they "look at things like people's attachment styles, what they're kind of after, [and] we try to make sure everyone has a fighting chance". She exclusively told RadioTimes.com: "But I really wanted to highlight people from diverse backgrounds as well, especially Black women. [To show] that you can fall in love too. "Sometimes love feels like it's only available to a certain type of woman on screen, and you see that on the telly. And I just was like, 'That's just not fair,' Because it's like, where's our love story? We deserve our happy ever after too. "And I think I just wanted to really platform that by the types of people we cast. So it was just also showing that love comes in different forms, different shells, and everyone can have their happily ever after as well." Thankfully, it wasn't diffic…

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The Big Quiz pitting Coronation Street vs Emmerdale gets confirmed release date on ITV1
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date: 2025-11-24T17:12:41.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Let the battle of the soaps commence!
encoded: Coronation Street and Emmerdale are going head-to-head once more in an epic quiz show, which ITV has promised will be bigger than ever before. The Big Quiz: Coronation Street v Emmerdale returns this Christmas, with Stephen Mulhern confirmed to host the annual quiz. This year, the special episode will feature two returning soap legends as well as a special crossover Corriedale round! Soap fans can expect hilarious moments, larger teams and good old-fashioned rivalry, hitting screens on Monday 15th December at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Captaining the teams again this year are Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd (David Platt) and Emmerdale's Mark Charnock (Marlon Dingle). Alongside their teammates, they will battle it out to see who knows more about this year's storylines, but which soap will reign supreme? There has been plenty of drama on both the cobbles of Weatherfield and the Yorkshire Dales. On Coronation Street, Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) returned and made his sister Carla's life a living hell, causing friction between her and partner Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers). Elsewhere, Kevin Webster's cancer diagnosis sparked the arrival of Carl Webster who has since embarked on an affair with Abi. And newcomers Mick and Lou joined the street, revealing shocking secrets from Kit's past – which was certainly an explosive watch for fans. Elsewhere on Emmerdale, April Windsor's disappearance continued to send shockwaves through the village. Thankfully for Marlon, she was found, but there wasn't a dry eye for viewers when they saw her time living on the streets. The introduction of evil John Sugden has been pivotal in Emmerdale's storylines this year too, with him taking the lives of some residents... The Big Quiz: Coronation Street v Emmerdale returns on Monday 15th December at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Add Coronation Street and Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps cov…

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What happened to Morgan Duncan? True story behind Netflix's Missing: Dead or Alive
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date: 2025-11-24T15:55:52.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Documentaries
subject: True Crime
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Morgan Duncan's case is explored in Netflix's Missing: Dead or Alive?.
encoded: A second instalment of Missing: Dead or Alive? has been released on Netflix, following officers from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit in South Carolina. The four-part series follows investigators as they search for people in the immediate aftermath of their disappearances, providing long-awaited answers to family members. As the series dives into missing persons cases, audiences will see how officers tackle the ins and outs of each investigation and discuss how working on missing and kidnapping cases has impacted their lives. The first episode follows the officers as they examine the disappearance of Morgan Duncan, which has a devastating outcome for his family members. Read on to learn more about what happened to Morgan Duncan, as explored in Missing: Dead or Alive? on Netflix. Who is Morgan Duncan? Morgan Duncan was a 27-year-old father of two who disappeared from his home in 2023 in South Carolina. As explored in the Netflix documentary, multiple people described Duncan as a "nice guy" but hadn't heard or seen him in quite some time. Investigators grew increasingly concerned as Duncan was in need of his medication and it was "unlike" him to disappear. At the time of his disappearance, Morgan Duncan had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and had been missing for months. What happened to Morgan Duncan? Law enforcement at Richland County Sheriff's Department discovered Morgan Duncan's remains in a woodland area in 2024. According to investigators, Morgan Duncan was killed over a dispute about drug debt of $300. Law enforcement uncovered that Duncan was strangled during an argument about money he allegedly owed for drugs. Witnesses who lived in an apartment building told investigators they saw Eric Greene strangle Duncan. Who is Eric Greene? Eric Greene is the man convicted of Morgan Duncan's death and was a local drug dealer in the area of Columbia, South Carolina. Where is Eric Greene now? In July 2025, circuit Judge Jocelyn Newman sente…

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Love Island All Stars 2026 rumoured contestants: Who could return?
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date: 2025-11-21T14:39:14.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
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subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
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description: It could be a juicy series!
encoded: Despite being in the thick of winter, rumours have already begun about who could appear in the upcoming Love Island: All Stars series. Earlier this year, ITV confirmed that a third instalment of All Stars would air in 2026, with an extended version to come. Instead of five weeks, the Islanders will spend six weeks in the villa, and will once more feature Islanders from past series, though official details on who will take part are yet to be confirmed. But whose names have been thrown into the mix? Read on to find out who is rumoured to take part in All Stars 2026... Love Island All Stars 2026 cast: Who could enter the villa? The following people have been rumoured and speculated to be entering... Millie Court Curtis Pritchard Casey O'Gorman Harrison Solomon Andrada Pop Read on to learn more about the rumoured contestants. Millie Court Age: 29 Instagram: @milliegracecourt First appeared: Season 7 (2021) Millie Court first appeared on Love Island in 2021 and went on to win the programme alongside former boyfriend Liam Reardon. Despite the pair splitting up in 2022, they reunited but have since broken up once more. The Daily Mail has reported that Millie is "ready to start dating again and couldn't resist the opportunity to return to the villa". However, shortly after reports emerged, Millie shared on Snapchat (via Closer): "Why do the press just chat absolute f**in b*****ks". So it remains to be seen if she is truly going into the villa... Curtis Pritchard Age: 29 Instagram: @curtispritchard12 First appeared: Season 5 (2019) Curtis Pritchard is a rather memorable contestant in Love Island history, particularly when it comes to his desire to wake up and make coffee for his fellow Islanders each morning. He first appeared on the show in 2019 and came in fourth place alongside Maura Higgins. In recent years, Curtis has appeared on Love Island Games and the most recent series of All Stars, in which he came in third place alongside former winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu. "He kno…

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Celebrity Apprentice 2025 cast: Confirmed line-up
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date: 2025-11-21T13:46:34.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: A wealth of names have now been confirmed as taking part.
encoded: Earlier this year, viewers flocked to BBC One every Thursday night to see who Lord Sugar would fire next on The Apprentice. There will soon be more drama to come, however, as a celebrity version makes its way to screens. To mark the show's 20th anniversary, the two-part instalment will air as a Christmas special in aid of Children In Need. It's been six years since the last Celebrity spin-off of the beloved show. This year will see the 12 candidates head to snowy Lapland in Finland to create a seasonal biscuit. The celebs will then have to pitch their biscuit to UK retailers who will actually then sell the biscuit across stores in the UK, a first in the show's history. So ahead of the first episode, read on to learn more about the confirmed celebrity cast. Celebrity Apprentice confirmed line-up The contestants confirmed for Celebrity Apprentice include the following: Rob Rinder Jake Wood Eddie Kadi JB Gill Thomas Skinner Matt Morsia AJ Odudu Kadeena Cox Charlie Hedges Sarah Hadland Shazia Mirza Angela Scanlon Rob Rinder Age: 46 Job: Barrister and TV personality Instagram: @robrinder Rob Rinder is a criminal barrister and TV personality who plenty will recognise from ITV's reality series Judge Rinder. Following his rise to fame, Rinder has released a number of books including The Trial, The Suspect and The Protest, which is due to be released later this year. His other TV work includes Strictly Come Dancing, Who Do You Think You Are?, Celebrity Gogglebox and more recently, Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour. Jake Wood Age: 52 Job: Actor Instagram: @mrjakewood Jake Wood is an actor best known for his role as Max Branning in EastEnders. He appeared on the show from 2006 until his departure in 2021, and while plenty of fans are calling for his return, they will have to contend with a different BBC show in the meantime. Since leaving EastEnders, Wood leant his voice to 2023 horror movie Wolf Garden, however now largely focuses on his art work. Eddie Kadi Age: 41 Job: Comedian In…

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Who is Aitch? Meet I'm a Celebrity 2025 contestant and rapper
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date: 2025-11-21T13:22:58.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
description: The rapper cancelled gigs to appear on the ITV series.
encoded: The nights are getting darker and Ant and Dec are nowhere to be found in the UK, so that can only mean one thing: I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here is back! Returning for a 25th series on ITV, the series welcomes 10 celebrities who have certainly already been put through their paces in the famed Australian jungle, where they've been stripped of their luxuries and contact with the outside world. Amongst the line-up this year is rapper Aitch, who isn't to be confused with Ian 'H' Watkins from Steps. Aitch has already established himself as one of the fav favourites in camp this year, especially thanks to his existing friendship with fellow cast mate Angry Ginge. Aitch was selected by the public to take part in the second trial of this year's season called Doomsday Bunker where he found an impressive seven stars. But just who is Aitch? Read on to learn more about the musician ahead of I'm a Celebrity 2025. Who is Aitch? Age: 25 Job: Rapper Instagram: @aitch Aitch, real name Harrison James Armstrong, is a rapper who rose to fame in 2018. He released his debut studio album in 2022, which reached number two on the UK Albums Chart and has since released 20 Top 10 singles in the UK. Phobias: "I don’t have any phobias but I am not looking forward to eating or drinking anything I don’t want to." Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? "I want people to understand I am not just a stereotypical obnoxious rapper who you can’t approach." Best and worst attributes: "I’d like to think I am going to make everyone feel at home and comfortable. I will bring energy to the jungle. My worst? I am a terrible snorer. I even snore in a Northern accent!" Dream camper: "I wouldn’t say he is my hero, but someone who would make the jungle a million times easier – and don’t ask me why, as I don’t have that answer – is Snoop Dogg." What has Aitch said about joining I'm a Celebrity 2025? Aitch admitted he cancelled gigs to take part in the show, and said: "On a personal Harriso…

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Who is Angry Ginge? Meet I'm a Celebrity 2025 contestant and content creator
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date: 2025-11-21T13:12:57.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
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subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
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subject: ITVX
description: He'll miss football and streaming while in the I'm a Celebrity camp.
encoded: It's time to head back Down Under as I'm a Celebrity has returned with a new line-up of celebrities who have left their lives of luxury behind for the Australian jungle. Some of the celebs taking part include Ruby Wax and Martin Kemp, as well as content creator Angry Ginge. The YouTuber has already established himself as one of the fav favourites in camp this year, especially thanks to his existing friendship with fellow cast mate, rapper Aitch. Angry Ginge was selected by the public to take part in the first ever trial of this year's season, an eating challenge, alongside famed American comedian Ruby Wax, with the duo winning a whopping 10 stars But just who is Angry Ginge? Read on to find out more about the I'm a Celebrity 2025 contestant. Who is Angry Ginge? Age: 23 Job: Media personality Instagram: @angryginge13 Angry Ginge is a streamer and YouTuber who many will know from his football-related content, particularly based around FIFA. Over the course of his social media career, Angry Ginge has amassed over 1.3 million followers on Twitch and over 800,000 subscribers on YouTube, which has seen him nominated for the Best Sports Streamer award in 2024. He has also taken part in reality competition show Inside, and participated in Soccer Aid and the Sidemen Charity Match. Phobias: "I am not a big fan of spiders." Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? "Nothing I can think of. As I stream eight hours every day, people see me from as soon as I wake up until as soon as I go to bed!" Best and worst attributes: "I'd like to think I'm good at communication, making sure everyone is okay. My worst attribute? I do snore!" Dream camper: "Wayne Rooney. He is a very funny guy." What is Angry Ginge's real name? Despite his online persona, Angry Ginge is not his real name. The streamer's name is actually Morgan Burtwistle. Read more: Big Brother 2025 cast: Confirmed line-up of housemates Celebrity Traitors renewed for a second season as BBC reveals huge impact on…

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Eight production secrets from behind the scenes of Wicked: For Good
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date: 2025-11-21T13:05:20.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
description: The sequel's sets are an impressive feat from production designer Nathan Crowley.
encoded: Wicked: For Good is finally in cinemas, providing an epic conclusion to the beloved story of the Witches of Oz. Aside from the musical accompaniment and impressive costumes, what makes both Wicked movies so striking is their sets, from the famous Yellow Brick Road to The Emerald City, all of which were deeply thought out in order to bring them to life. Ahead of the release of Wicked: For Good, RadioTimes.com sat down with the movie's production designer, Nathan Crowley, who shared how he and his team were able to make a truly extravagant set, bringing Oz to life in cinemas and homes worldwide. Before you transport yourself to Oz (or after), read on to learn more about just how the sets came together for both movies. 1. Wicked: For Good features a more epic set The set of Wicked was impressive, even if just Shiz University and The Emerald City were singled out, yet Crowley explained For Good is "much more epic". He told RadioTimes.com: "The second one is much more epic… we have to define Oz as a much bigger place It's telling a much bigger story in For Good." 2. The introduction of three towers in The Emerald City View oEmbed on the source website In the first movie, just The Wizard's Tower was seen, but For Good features two more to show Madame Morrible and Glinda's sudden power in Oz. Crowley said: "I really enjoy the three towers. They represent stories. The Wizard's Tower, which we saw in the first film for Defying Gravity. Then we have Madame Morrible's tower, which is the propaganda tower. And then we have Glinda's tower." 3. Glinda's apartment was one of the most complicated sets to build The only home of Glinda's shown in the first film is her university room she shares with Elphaba, but in For Good, audiences will get a closer look at her apartment, which Crowley explained needed "a dual purpose". View oEmbed on the source website "Design wise, we needed to build out Glinda's apartment, but it also had a dual purpose – because it's a very important story poi…

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Who is La Voix? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and performer
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date: 2025-11-21T11:30:01.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Glitter at the ready!
encoded: After a not-so-spectacular night in Week 7 which saw La Voix and professional partner Aljaž Škorjanec in the dance off, the pair were able to claw their way back up the leaderboard last weekend. They performed a dance of their choice to Don't Rain on My Parade by Barbra Streisand and were awarded an impressive 33 points for their efforts, La Voix's second highest score of the competition so far! Despite this win, it has been confirmed that La Voix will not be performing this c0ming weekend in the iconic Blackpool ballroom. As we wait two weeks to see La Voix again, scroll on to learn more about the glamorous celebrity as she joins the Strictly Come Dancing class of 2025. Who is La Voix? Age: 45 Job: Performer Instagram: @lavoixtheshow Partner: Aljaž Škorjanec La Voix is a performer and singer, who rose to fame after appearing on Britain's Got Talent and Queen of the Universe. She gained further notoriety when she took part in RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2024 and placed as runner-up. Her many accolades include gracing the silver screen in the comedy Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie as well as her live show, La Voix Meets, in which she has interviewed the likes of Dawn French, Joanna Lumley and Su Pollard. She has also performed for the Royal Family at their exclusive New Year's Eve ball two years running! As well as bringing La Voix further to life, performer Chris Dennis is excited for viewers to see the real him beyond the make-up and glamour. La Voix's Strictly journey so far Scoreboard Week 1: American Smooth (6+6+6+6) = 24 Week 2: Jive (4+5+5+5) = 19 Week 3: Waltz (7+7+7+7) = 28 Week 4: Cha Cha (3+4+2+5) = 14 Week 5: Salsa (6+7+7+8) = 28 Week 6: Paso Doble (8+9+9+9) = 35 Week 7: Foxtrot (6+8+7+8) = 29 Week 8: Couple's Choice (7+8+9+9) = 33 Why isn’t La Voix performing on Strictly this weekend? It has been confirmed that La Voix and dance partner Aljaž Škorjanec will not be performing on Strictly this weekend due to injury. La Voix said: "It is with immense sadness th…

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Dame Helen Mirren and Gavin & Stacey icon confirmed for The Repair Shop 2025 Christmas special with an historical twist
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date: 2025-11-21T10:38:57.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: Christmas
subject: News
description: It's the most wonderful time of the year!
encoded: The Repair Shop is returning this festive period and is opening its doors to some very special Christmas guests. Dame Helen Mirren, Julia Donaldson and Rob Brydon will all visit the experts to get treasures mended and fixed in time for Christmas. Mirren will be bringing a beloved cello dating back to the Second World War. The instrument belongs to Denville Hall, a care home for people who have worked in the entertainment industry, which the acting legend is a loyal supporter of. The cello was left to Denville Hall by theatre director Martin Landau, who had fled his home country of Germany on the Kinder transport. Sadly, the cello was broken by the Nazis before he was able to get on the train. The cello has not been played in over 80 years, and the care home would love to have it restored so that it can be used alongside the piano they have to perform Christmas songs, uniting their elderly residents. Mirren will look to expert Becky Houghton to help give the cello some much needed care. She said: "Denville Hall is a very special place and we’ve long talked about repairing Martin’s cello. As you can imagine to be able to restore the voice of his prized possession and hear it play once more’ will be the greatest Christmas gift for the community at Denville Hall." Elsewhere, Julia Donaldson and Rob Brydon are seeking a repair to a toy farmhouse that was given to Julia by her grandmother. The toy farm was played with by Julia and her sister and is full of childhood memories, as well as being an inspiration for the setting of some of her books. Furniture restorer Will Kirk and ceramics expert Kirsten Ramsay will get busy bringing the farm back to life to inspire the next generation. The children's author is gifting the farmhouse to Chestnut Tree House, a children's hospice which Julia has a longstanding relationship with and where she has performed many of her stories. Donaldson said: "Bringing stories alive through play is such a special part of childhood. My sister and …

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Claudia Winkleman wasn't first choice to host The Traitors UK - BBC content boss reveals who was
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date: 2025-11-21T10:25:13.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: The series could've looked very different...
encoded: Picturing The Traitors UK without Claudia Winkleman doesn't seem right, but it could've well been the case, the BBC has revealed. The Traitors first launched on BBC One in 2022 and has since gone on to break viewing records, particularly with its celebrity iteration, with its finale watched by an impressive 11.1 million viewers on the night. While the action and drama plays a key role in making it impeccable TV viewing, Claudia Winkleman's choice of Traitors, devilish outfits and authority as host truly makes it an impressive watch. But as recently confirmed by the BBC's Chief Content Officer, Kate Phillips, Winkleman wasn't the first choice of host. In fact, Phillips initially had her eye on Alan Cumming to helm the series. Speaking on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, Phillips told hosts Richard Osman and Marina Hyde that, when it came to choosing a host, Cumming was initially thought of as the right fit as he had recently signed to do the US series. She said: "So I thought Alan is known here and he's a popular Scottish actor so we did actually ask Alan if he would do it, but he couldn't do it with our dates because America were filming first and he had another job so he couldn't do it. "So then we were thinking who else? Studio Lambert had a good list of names and I just thought Claudia because I'd worked with her on Strictly. And the thing about Claudia on Strictly is that she's brilliant on that show but she's brilliant because she's interested in people. More than the dancing, she's about the people and the contestants and what's happening." Phillips explained that she rang Winkleman, who initially was unsure about the idea of leaving her house to film in the countryside, and told her she'd ask the production company to send her a copy of the Dutch version, to see what she thought. "She watched that and she was in straight away." You can watch the full interview below. View oEmbed on the source website If the box above is not showing, you may need to change y…

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Celebrity Race Across the World airs Roman Kemp candidly speaking about his mental health struggles and coming off antidepressants
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date: 2025-11-20T20:18:33.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: Roman Kemp and sister Harleymoon had a heart-to-heart in a recent Celebrity Race Across the World episode.
encoded: Roman Kemp opened up about his mental health struggles in a candid conversation with his sister Harleymoon during the latest episode of Celebrity Race Across the World. Tonight's episode (20th November) saw the teams embark on their race again as they head to leave El Salvador to reach their third checkpoint, the colonial mountain town of Valle de Angeles in Honduras. Pushing on were sibling duo Roman and Harleymoon Kemp, who took a break after a day of travelling. As they made a pit stop at a beach bar, Roman shared he couldn't fathom that, despite being on the race and needing a place to sleep, Harleymoon was still able to keep positive and in the mindset of being on holiday. Harleymoon explained she tries to "actively be happy", leading Roman to admit it was a trait he was "jealous" of. He told Harleymoon: "You feel it as a choice that you feel happy because I always think you were born with, like, a happy level that's here [gestures highly] and my ceiling was like here [gestures lower]. "Even with my tablets I can't fully get there [higher gesture], do you get what I mean?" In a testimonial to the cameras, Roman shared his journey with mental health, revealing that he had been on antidepressants for almost half his lifetime. "I have been on antidepressants for over 15 years," he shared. "For me, they help, definitely. For somebody it's therapy, for some people its just going down to the pub and having a pint with their mates, that can be their thing, it's not one shoe fits all. "I've been through some horrible times but I've made the decision now to come off them because I feel like I'm in a good place in life." The broadcaster has previously spoken about his mental health in his teenage years, and recently fronted a documentary on BBC Three, Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency. In he hour-long watch, Kemp explored the mental health and suicide crisis affecting young men, searching for answers amidst the loss of his best friend, whom he had no idea was struggling. …

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Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping unleashes first-look trailer focused on young Haymitch
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date: 2025-11-20T15:38:43.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Movies
subject: News
description: Fans are in for a thrilling journey to Panem.
encoded: With exactly one year to go before The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is released to the world, Lionsgate have provided a thrilling first look at the highly-anticipated film. The casting for the movie, which follows a young Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada) before the events of The Hunger Games, has been impressive to say the least, with the likes of Ralph Fiennes, Elle Fanning and Jesse Plemons among those joining the world of Panem – all of whom have received a first look in the surprise trailer. The chilling trailer shares a closer look at an unrecognisable Glenn Close as Drusilla Sickle, the escort for the District 12 tributes during the 50th Hunger Games, before transporting viewers to the arena for the Second Quarter Quell. It isn't long before viewers catch a glimpse of Zada as Haymitch, a much beloved character within the Hunger Games fandom. As a countdown begins, other tributes are shown, including McKenna Grace as Maysilee Donner and Ben Wang as Wyatt Callow. And for those keen to see a further look at the residents of Panem, they won't be disappointed, with the trailer also sharing a closer look at President Snow (Fiennes), Effie Trinket (Fanning) and Plutarch Heavensbee (Plemons). "I think these games are gonna be different," a voiceover can be heard saying, before Haymitch is stunned at an explosion occurring in the arena. You can watch the full trailer below. View oEmbed on the source website The movie, which has been adapted from Suzanne Collins's novel of the same name, has Francis Lawrence attached as director once more. Color Force's Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson will produce, along with Cameron MacConomy, who will executive produce. The five films in the franchise have taken in over $3.3 billion at the box office and it is no surprise the novels are just has popular. Sunrise on the Reaping sold 1.5 million copies in its first week on sale in the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The 1.2 million copies sold in the US are tw…

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Peep Show stars confirmed for a very special Great British Bake Off episode celebrating sitcom
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date: 2025-11-20T00:01:18.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: It's bound to be a hilarious episode.
encoded: The Great British Bake Off is returning with a Christmas special later this year, and there are some familiar faces amongst the festive line-up. Channel 4 has confirmed stars of the multi award-winning sitcom Peep Show are headed into the iconic tent as they swap awkward encounters for icing sugar. The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off will star fan favourites David Mitchell, Olivia Colman, Isy Suttie, Matt King and Sophie Winkleman as they reunite for the first time since Peep Show wrapped in 2015. Under the watchful eyes of judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood, and an added dash of mischief and chaos from hosts Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond, audiences can expect laughter and chaos. The group will attempt to whisk, knead and decorate their way to glory with challenges paying homage to Peep Show. But will their creations rise to the occasion, or will they collapse like a poorly-proofed loaf? Details on when exactly The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off will air on Channel 4 are yet to be confirmed, but we can expect it to arrive around the festive period. Earlier this month, the main series came to an end, which saw a new Star Baker crowned at the end of 10 tough weeks. After a series of trying tasks, Jasmine Mitchell was crowned the winner of The Great British Bake Off 2025. During her time on the show, she received two Hollywood handshakes and scored five Star Baker wins, the latter of which makes her the second contestant in Bake Off history to achieve that. Read more: The 1% Club's new "event TV" spin-off series with Lee Mack has release date confirmed Strictly Come Dancing's La Voix confirmed to miss out on Blackpool special Jasmine said of her win: "Oh my goodness I am just so overjoyed! When I was in the middle of exams and trying to bake while I was trying to learn, it’s been so much. But I have done it and I am just so unbelievably happy and to have done it with such an awesome group of people. "I want to say to myself that when I don't think I am goin…

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Rob & Romesh Vs. return date finally confirmed - with BAFTA winner and Oscar-nominated guest stars announced
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date: 2025-11-19T11:33:12.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: News
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
subject: Sky
description: The boys are back!
encoded: Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan are back with another instalment of their thrilling Sky Max series. This time round, they're taking on a variety of unexpected challenges across the globe, and now we now exactly when we can tune in. That's right, Rob & Romesh Vs season 8 will begin airing on Tuesday 9th December at 9pm on Sky Max and NOW. The comedic duo are headed to Mumbai, with the aim to break one of the worlds' biggest film industries – Bollywood. The boys will be getting help from some of its biggest stars, Ali Fazal and Anupam Kher, as they attempt to earn roles in a Bollywood movie. As their journey continues, they'll also be aided by some very famous guest stars along the way, with Martin Freeman, Jessie Buckley, Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon, and Eddie the Eagle all confirmed to feature in the upcoming series. Raekwon is one of Ranganathan's heroes, whom he meets in New York, where the duo will see if they can conquer Ranganathan's biggest Hip-Hop fear; performing in a New York freestyle cypher. But that isn't all! Beckett and Ranganathan will also venture into the depths of the Sumatran jungle to find out if they can snap an exhibition-worthy photo to enter one of the world's most prestigious competitions, Wildlife Photographer of the Year. And back in London, the pair prepare to perform Romeo & Juliet at the Globe theatre with the help of the Globe's Artistic Director, Michelle Terry, and some of the nation's finest actors, (Buckley and Freeman). The boys will be putting their acting skills to the test to find out if they can pull off one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. Rounding off their travels in a winter two-part special, the comedians take on Team GB ahead of the Winter Olympics in early 2026. With the guidance of former legends Eddie the Eagle and Eve Muirhead, as well as 2026 hopefuls Mia Brookes and Team Mouat, the pair will take on everything from Bobsled to Biathlon, Skiing to Curling in a journey that takes them across the world, including St M…

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Who won Squid Game: The Challenge season 2?
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date: 2025-11-19T10:11:31.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: It was a tense final game.
encoded: **Warning: Contains spoilers for the Squid Game: The Challenge finale.** Earlier this month, 456 players embarked on Squid Game: The Challenge, with each and every one of them hoping they'd be walking away with $4.56 billion. After nine intense episodes filled with twists and turns aplenty, it all came down to one final game for the remaining contestants. The penultimate episode revealed Steven (Player 183), Trinity (Player 398), Perla (Player 072), Dajah (Player 302) and Vanessa (Player 017) to be the final contestants left in the game. The final game, rather unbelievably, was a winner-take-all-edition of Red Light, Green Light, which perhaps the players had expected to be the first game they'd encounter in the series. In the final moments, Perla and Dajah were the last players standing, but Dajah was forced to bow out after injuring herself. "This is going to haunt me forever," she said as the prize slipped away from her. "For the rest of my life, I'll never know if I could've won." As for Perla, AKA Player 072, she emerged the winner after crossing the finish line! "First, I have to pay off my credit cards so they can stop calling me," Perla told Tudum of how she'll spend her winnings. She added: "Second, I am getting my mom, my brother and [myself] home security. I do also want to make my mom’s dream of going to India a reality." Perla entered the game alongside her brother, Jeffrey, though they didn't reveal to the other players they had that relation. Sadly, in a game of marbles, they were pitted against each other and ultimately Jeffrey sacrificed his spot in the game to allow Perla to continue – and it certainly paid off! Squid Game: The Challenge seasons 1 and 2 are available to watch now on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Add Squid Game: The Challenge to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check o…

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Champagne Problems cast: Who stars in Minka Kelly's Netflix Christmas movie?
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date: 2025-11-19T08:00:46.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Movies
subject: Christmas
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: The new Christmas romance stars Minka Kelly and is set in Paris.
encoded: Netflix is expanding its Christmas movie universe with another festive entry and this time, audiences are being transported to Paris! In this romance, Minka Kelly plays an ambitious executive who travels to France to secure a major acquisition just before Christmas, but her plans turn upside down when she is swept off her feet by a charming Parisian. But what she doesn't know is that the handsome stranger plays a key part in the vineyard she is trying to acquire. How dramatic! So, who else appears alongside the Ransom Canyon star? Read on to learn more about the cast of Champagne Problems. Champagne Romance cast: Who stars in the Netflix Christmas romance? Minka Kelly as Sydney Price Tom Wozniczka as Henri Cassell Thibault de Montalembert as Hugo Cassell Sean Amsing as Roberto Salazar Flula Borg as Otto Moller Astrid Whettnall as Brigitte Laurent Maeve Courtier-Lilley as Skyler Price Minka Kelly plays Sydney Price Who is Sydney Price? Sydney is an executive who sets out to acquire Château Cassell, one of France's most beloved champagne houses. What else has Minka Kelly been in? Minka Kelly has most recently starred in Netflix's Ransom Canyon, though she rose to fame for her role as Lyla Garrity in NBC's Friday Night Lights. Her other projects include 500 Days of Summer, The Roommate and Blackwater Lane. Tom Wozniczka plays Henri Cassell Who is Henri Cassell? Henri is the heir to Château Cassell, but he isn't keen to follow in his father's footsteps. What else has Tom Wozniczka been in? Tom Wozniczka recently appeared in Apple TV's Slow Horses. His other credits include Drops of God and Maryline. Thibault de Montalembert plays Hugo Cassell Who is Hugo Cassell? Hugo is the founder of Château Cassell and is drowning in debt after bad growth periods. What else has Thibault de Montalembert been in? Thibault de Montalembert is a French actor best known for his roles in The Tunnel and Call My Agent!. His recent collaboration with Netflix was in 2022, having starred as Gene…

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