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Who is Lewis Cope? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and actor
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date: 2025-11-08T20:41:43.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: The actor may not have earned a perfect score this week, but he's still a major contender.
encoded: Emmerdale star Lewis Cope and pro partner Katya Jones have performed another brilliant routine on Strictly Come Dancing 2025, leaving fans hopeful that they'll make it to week 8 of the contest. The duo were joint third on the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard after tonight's show, tying with Karen Carney and Carlos Gu, with their energetic Cha Cha to I Like It Like That by Pete Rodriguez. Just prior to the scores coming in, Katya made reference to how Lewis had worked up quite a sweat in the fast-paced routine, letting slip one "disgusting" detail that took Claudia Winkleman by surprise. Although the couple came out with another highly commendable score, it did mark a decline on last week's perfect 40, which was awarded for a superb Couple's Choice dance to Creep by Radiohead on Halloween week. If Cope has caught your attention, read on for more about the actor as his Strictly Come Dancing 2025 journey continues. Who is Lewis Cope? Age: 30 Job: Actor Instagram: @lewiscope Partner: Katya Jones Lewis Cope is an actor who is best known for his role in ITV's Emmerdale, in which he played series regular Nicky Miligan. He was nominated for the Rising Star Award at the 2023 National Television Awards for the role. Away from the Dales, Cope has also starred in Vera, Mrs Sidhu Investigates and Hetty Feather. Cope has been acting for quite some time, having made his stage debut at 11 years old, taking on the role of Michael in the West End hit Billy Elliot: The Musical. Lewis Cope's Strictly journey so far Scoreboard Week 1: Jive (7+7+7+7) = 28 Week 2: Viennese Waltz (7+7+6+7) = 27 Week 3: Paso Doble (9+10+9+9) = 37 Week 4: Foxtrot (8+9+9+8) = 34 Week 5: Quickstep (9+9+8+8) = 34 Week 6: Couple's Choice (10+10+10+10) = 40 Week 7: Cha Cha (8+9+9+9) = 35 What is Lewis Cope dancing to in Week 7 on Strictly? Lewis and his dance partner Katya danced a Cha Cha to I Like It Like That by Pete Rodriguez. What TV shows has Lewis Cope acted in? Most notably, Lewis Cope starred in Emmerda…

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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up: Confirmed cast
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date: 2025-11-07T11:01:48.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Strictly 2025 is a go!
encoded: We have officially reached the halfway point on Strictly Come Dancing, with just a couple of weeks to go before the iconic Blackpool week returns! Just nine celebrities remain in the dazzling competition, with yet another celebrity and their dance partner set to depart the show this Saturday night. Last week, viewers said goodbye to Ellie Goldstein after she and Vito Coppola failed to be saved by the judges in the dreaded dance-off. But who will meet that same fate this weekend? As we wait to find out, read on to find out more about the confirmed 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 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey Alex Kingston Balvinder Sopal George Clarke La Voix Vicky Pattison Karen Carney 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 confirmed to be 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 fame on Love Island in 2017, and since then has pursued a professional acting career, with lead roles in Pretty Woman, 9 to 5: The Musical and The Great Gatsby. Just this week, she was announced as Elle Woods in the Legally Blonde UK tour. She also hosts the successful podcast Call To Stage, in which she interviews theatre performers across the West End and Broadway. Lewis Cope Age: 30 Job: Actor Instagram: @lewiscope Soap fans will recognise Cope from his role as Nicky Milligan in ITV's Emmerdale - a role for which he was nominated for the Rising Star Award at the National Television Awards back in 2023. He has also appeared in TV series such as Vera, Mrs Sidhu Investigates and H…

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Selling the OC cast: Meet the Oppenheim Group real estate agents
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date: 2025-11-07T09:00:01.000Z
creator: Lauren Morris
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Move over Sunset – there are new realtors in town.
encoded: Selling the OC is back for a fourth season, and viewers will get to see just how far the agents go to sell their multimillion-dollar listings – and to protect their reputation. The first instalment of the reality series was released in 2022 and introduced viewers to a brand new cast in Orange County. With season 4 premiering on Wednesday 12th November, the show is just as explosive as its West Hollywood relative. From Hollywood husband Tyler Stanaland to model-turned-realtor Polly Brindle, the Selling the OC cast all share one thing in common: a penchant for drama. But who are they? Here's everything you need to know about the Selling the OC cast. Selling the OC cast Tyler Stanaland Age: 36 Instagram: @tylerstanaland Net worth: $4 million Tyler Stanaland, originally from Laguna Beach, is a fifth-generation realtor, having earned his sales licence at the age of 18 before pursuing a professional surfing career. Returning to real estate, Stanaland joined his family business but later made the decision to join the Oppenheim Group and start a new chapter. He was married to Hairspray and Pitch Perfect star Brittany Snow, but the pair finalised their divorce in July 2023. Stanaland has an estimated net worth of $4 million, according to The Cinemaholic. Alexandra Rose Age: 30 Instagram: @alexandraroseoc Net worth: around $1 million Another Alexandra in the office, Alexandra Rose comes from a background in sales and client services, and since becoming a realtor five years ago, the 28-year-old has amassed close to $100 million in sales. While Rose is from Orange County, she relocated to Dallas with her family at the age of 10, but moved back at 18 to pursue her education and career. She met Jason Oppenheim at Miami Beach's 1 Hotel back in 2020 and became the first agent to be hired to the Orange County office. She has a net worth of around $1 million, according to The Cinemaholic. Alex Hall Age: 36 Instagram: @alexhall_oc Net worth: around $5 million Ranking in the top tier o…

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Who is Vicky Pattison? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and TV personality
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date: 2025-11-06T16:39:59.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Could Vicky add Strictly to the list of TV shows she's won?
encoded: Vicky Pattison climbed up the leaderboard last weekend on Strictly Come Dancing, achieving her highest score yet, an impressive 35 points. She, along with partner Kai Widdrington, will be tackling another week head on and performing a Tango from a track off Taylor Swift's new album. Could this be their time at the top of the leaderboard? Only time will tell, but the TV personality has risen up the leaderboard each week slowly but surely, impressing both audiences and the judges like. With Strictly season in full swing, here's everything you need to know about Vicky Pattison as she heads out onto the dance floor for another week. Who is Vicky Pattison? Age: 37 Job: TV personality Instagram: @vickypattison Partner: Kai Widdrington Vicky Pattison is a TV personality, radio host and author who first rose to fame on Geordie Shore in 2011, on which starred for three years until 2014. She then appeared in another MTV show, Ex on the Beach, in both 2014 and 2015 before going on to have her own show, Judge Geordie. In 2015, she gained a whole new fan base after she won the 15th season of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, which also caused her career to skyrocket. The following year, she co-hosted I'm a Celebrity: Extra Camp alongside Joe Swash, and had a nine-month stint as a Loose Women panellist. She later also went on the Australian version of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in 2018 and just missed out on a place in the final, finishing in fourth place. In 2023, Vicky joined Heart North East to present the weekday drivetime show with Adam Lawrance, and since 2025 she has presented the Saturday afternoon show on Heart, replacing Mark Wright. Last year, Vicky married clothing brand owner Ercan Ramadan in Italy, with the wedding filmed for the E4 show Vicky Pattison: My Big Fat Geordie Wedding. Vicky Pattison's Strictly journey so far Scoreboard Week 1: Cha Cha Cha (5+6+6+6) = 23 Week 2: Foxtrot (6+6+6+6) = 24 Week 3: Charleston (5+7+6+7) = 25 Week 4: Samba (7+7…

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Who is La Voix? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and performer
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date: 2025-11-06T16:30:01.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Glitter at the ready!
encoded: La Voix proved she's one to watch and might just be the dark horse of the competition after performing her highest score yet. During Halloween Week, and whilst dressed as the Queen of Hearts no less, the Drag Race UK breakout star and professional partner Aljaž Škorjanec scored a whopping 35 points. Reflecting on her performance to the judges, she said: "I’ve had a bit of a moment tonight, right this second now. This is the most petrifying place for me, this ballroom floor, but tonight I get for the first time what you guys feel, and how magical dancing can be.” As we wait to find out if La Voix can keep up her standard, 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 What is La Voix dancing to in Week 7 on Strictly? La Voix and dance partner Aljaž will be dancing the Foxtrot to Make Your Own Kind of Music by Cass Elliot. What has La Voix said about Strictly Come Dancing 2025? La Voix's casting was revealed …

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Who are Dylan and Jackie Llewellyn? Meet Celebrity Race Across the World 2025 contestants
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date: 2025-11-06T16:16:28.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Dylan is bringing his mum along for the adventure of a lifetime.
encoded: Just when the waiting for a new series of Race Across the World, arguably one of the best shows on television, was becoming unbearable, the BBC saved us all from our winter blues by confirming the celebrity version's line-up. The show, which will start tonight (Thursday 6th November), will see the contestants starting off on a Caribbean island before making their way through a series of checkpoints on their way to the finish line in Colombia's Peninsula de La Guajira – known as the gateway to South America. As with previous seasons of the show, the celebs are not allowed access to smart phones or the internet and are given a show-string, which this time around sees them surviving on as a little as £30 a day – one of the smallest budgets the show has seen to date! Joining this season's celebrity cast is actor Dylan Llewellyn, who is bringing his mum Jackie along for the ride. Here's everything you need to know about them ahead of the first episode. Who are Dylan and Jackie? Relationship: Mother and son From: Reigate, Surrey Jobs: Actor and retiree Instagram: @djllewellyn Dylan Llewellyn is a 33-year-old actor, best known for playing English James in all three series of Derry Girls. He has also starred in Hollyoaks, Big Boys and Beyond Paradise. Self professed "mummy's boy" Dylan is embarking on the race with his mum Jackie, a 59-year-old retiree. "I’d always wanted to do an amazing adventure with a family member, and I’m a bit of a mummy’s boy," he admitted to Radio Times magazine. If you're planning a trip abroad, read our financial expert's advice on what to consider before going on holiday Why did Dylan and Jackie want to take part in Celebrity Race Across the World? When asked about their time on the show, the duo described it as "once in a lifetime" and "magical". "I wanted to take part because it’s such an amazing experience to be had. I think it looks so beautiful and cool, and it's just a giant adventure and who wouldn't want to go on one of those? "And to do…

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Who is Amber Davies? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and actress
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date: 2025-11-06T16:13:28.000Z
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: After a tough Icons Week where Amber Davis found herself in the dance off, the West End actress managed to claw her way back into the judge's good graces in Halloween Week. Amber and professional partner Nikita Kuzmin scored a polished 35 points, the duo's highest score to date, with their performance of a Viennese Waltz to I See Red by Everybody Loves an Outlaw. But, 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 Broadway. Amber Davies's Strictly journey so far Scoreboard Week 1: Waltz (7+7+7+6) = 27 Week 2: Samba (7+8…

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Who is Karen Carney? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and sports star
type: item
date: 2025-11-06T16:00:37.000Z
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 returned to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom for another dazzling routine, hoping to tear up the dance floor once more alongside partner Carlos Gu. The former footballer's Strictly journey so far hasn't been the most consistent. In the first week, Karen delivered a leaderboard-topping routine and many were hoping she may follow suit. However, Karen explained that due to a health condition, she finds some elements of ballroom dance slightly trickier. The couple's scores since then have been up and down, and after a seeming break through the couple's score was down once again to 27. She's still not back up to where she was in the show's opening episode but could Week 7 finally be when we see the sportsman break back into the 30s again? 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 What did Karen Carney dance to in Week 7 on Strictly? Karen and dance partner Carlos will be dancing the Charleston to Upside Down / Think by Diana …

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Who is Harry Aikines-Aryeetey? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and Olympian
type: item
date: 2025-11-06T15:45:31.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Harry will perform a Tango this weekend.
encoded: Harry Aikines-Aryeetey had the lowest score of the week in Halloween Week – uh oh! – achieving only a meagre 26. The Olympian just can't seem to get it right with his scores continuously going up and then back down again week on week. Could the next episode finally see Harry and partner Karen Hauer finally work out the formula to win over the judges? As fans wait patiently to find out how Harry will fare in the competition, read on to learn more about the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant. Who is Harry Aikines-Aryeetey? Age: 36 Job: TV personality and Olympian Instagram: @aikines Partner: Karen Hauer Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is an Olympian, multi gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter and now, star of Gladiators. At just 17 years old, he was named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2005, after becoming the first athlete to win gold medals at both 100 metres and 200 metres at the World Youth Championships. Harry has gone on to win gold in the 4x100m relay at the European Championships and at the Commonwealth Games. He has also competed in two Olympic games and is a three-time European Champion and two-time Commonwealth Champion. He joined the Gladiators line-up in 2023, and was unveiled with Nitro, who is a firm fan favourite amongst viewers. Harry Aikines-Aryeetey's Strictly journey so far Scoreboard Week 1: Cha Cha (4+5+5+5) = 19 Week 2: Quickstep (6+7+6+7) = 26 Week 3: Salsa (8+8+8+8) = 32 Week 4: Rumba (6+7+6+7) = 26 Week 5: Tango (6+9+7+8) = 30 Week 6: American Smooth (6+7+6+7) = 26 What is Harry Aikines-Aryeetey dancing to in Week 7 on Strictly? Harry and dance partner Karen Hauer are performing a Samba to Samba by Gloria Estefan. What has Harry Aikines-Aryeetey said about joining Strictly Come Dancing? Speaking of the exciting news, Harry said: "After the Christmas Special, it was so nice I just had to do it twice! I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly family this series and I’m ready to give it all I’ve got. "I’ll be bringing tons of energy to lig…

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Who is Balvinder Sopal? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and actor
type: item
date: 2025-11-06T15:40:34.000Z
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, as she found herself in yet another dance off – her third one of the season! Just when she seemed to be getting her steps right she had another fall from grace and scored only 28 points in Halloween Week. 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 What is Balvinder Sopal dancing to in Week 7 on Strictly? Balvinder and dance partner Julian will be dancing a Couple's Choice to Sapphire by Ed Sheeran & Arijit Singh What has Balvinder Sopal said about Strictly Come Dancing? Ba…

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Who is George Clarke? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and YouTuber
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date: 2025-11-06T15:40:12.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: After a poor week, George needs to be working harder than ever.
encoded: George Clarke had another sub par performance for the second consecutive week in the row and scored only 29 points, not exactly where he wants to be at this point in competition. Following his performance, the social media sensation wrote on X: "Just a quick thank you to everyone supporting! So grateful to get through to another week and willing to take all criticisms (not just the judges) on board to hopefully show I’m not done improving and show you just how much I’m not only working but also enjoying my time. "I am not taking any of this for granted at all and I feel very lucky! Love you all x." George and his professional partner Alexis Warr will be back for another week where they'll perform a Viennese Waltz. 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 What is George Clarke dancing to in Week 7 on Strictly? George and dance partner Alexis will be dancing the Vienesse Waltz to Somebody to Love by Queen. What has George Clarke said about Strictly Come Dancing? George Clarke's casting was announcing during …

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Who are Molly Rainford and Tyler West? Meet Celebrity Race Across the World 2025 contestants
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date: 2025-11-06T15:39:19.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Meet the celebrity couple taking on the ultimate race.
encoded: The adventure of a lifetime is back as the first episode of Celebrity Race Across the World begins tonight (Thursday 6th November) and the pairs are released from their starting point, racing against each other to the finish line. The new season kicks off on a Caribbean island, with contestants racing through a string of checkpoints before reaching their final destination in Colombia’s La Guajira Peninsula – known as the gateway to South America. As ever, the celebrities are handed a budget equal to the cost of a plane ticket for the same route. This time, that translates to a meagre £30 a day, which is one of the tightest allowances in the show’s history. With smartphones and internet access strictly off-limits, they’ll have to rely on instinct, locals, and a bit of luck to find their way. Amongst those taking part are celebrity couple Molly Rainford and Tyler West. Here's everything you need to know about the duo ahead of the first episode. Who are Molly and Tyler? Relationship: Engaged couple From: London Jobs Actress/singer and TV presenter/radio DJ Instagram: @mollyrainford and @tylerwestt Molly Rainford is a 24-year-old actress best known for her role as Anna Knight in EastEnders, although she made her TV debut much earlier at just 12 years old, when she made it to the final of the sixth series of Britains Got Talent as a singer. Molly met her fiancé, 29-year-old radio DJ Tyler West, who currently presents the afternoon show on KissFM, after they both took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2022. Appearing on Lorraine, Tyler said taking part in the race together was "tough" with Molly adding: "It was probably the biggest test to be like, can I marry this person?" Tyler even admitted to Radio Times magazine: "There were times when I thought about trading Molly for a mountain goat to get some extra money to race! But it obviously worked out in the end, because we got engaged after the trip…" If you're planning a trip abroad, read our financial expert's advice on w…

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Who is David Olusoga? Meet Celebrity Traitors contestant and BAFTA winning historian
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date: 2025-11-06T14:30:46.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: The TV presenter said it was the only show he would ever considering taking part in.
encoded: It's now only a matter of hours until the final episode of the first ever series of The Celebrity Traitors UK hits our screens. It's had an incredible run, with viewing figures long since passing the civilian version of the show. It's been a little over a month since the celebrity line-up first stepped foot in the Scottish castle, and among them was David Olusoga, who has now managed to make it to the final as a Faithful. Speaking on making it so far, David said: "I never thought I would get to the final, and the way I’ve played so far I probably didn’t deserve to get to the final. It’s so random but an amazing game because so much of it is chance as well as strategy." Now all that remains to be seen is whether David, alongside fellow Faithfuls Joe Marler and Nick Mohammed, will be able to sniff out Traitors Cat Burns and Alan Carr and secure a share of the £100,000 prize pot for a charity of their choice. Read on for everything you need to know about the historian ahead of tonight's final episode. Who is David Olusoga? Age: 55 Job: Historian and author Instagram: @olusoga David Olusoga is a historian, author and filmmaker who first began his career as a researcher on 1999 BBC series Western Front. He was born in Lagos, Nigeria, before migrating to the UK at five years old with his mother. When he was 14, his family had to leave the council estate where they lived and were placed under police protection after being the subject of racially motivated attacks, an experience that shaped who Olusoga is today. He then went on to study the history of slavery at University of Liverpool and graduated in 1994 with a History degree. Olusoga completed his studies with a postgraduate course in broadcast journalism at Leeds Trinity University. Over his career, Olusoga has presented the likes of Black and British: A Forgotten History, A House Through Time and Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners, which awarded him a BAFTA in the Specialist Factual category in 2016. He was appointed an…

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Celebrity Traitors UK cast: Confirmed line-up of famous faces taking part
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date: 2025-11-06T14:00:29.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Will any of the Traitors be caught – or will it be a perfect victory?
encoded: The final of The Celebrity Traitors is finally upon us, with only five famous faces left in the castle playing the ultimate game of trust. Remarkably, only 1 of the 14 of those who have been banished and murdered so far has been a Traitor, Jonathan Ross, with Alan Carr and Cat Burns having made it to the final without detection but will Faithfuls Nick Mohammed, Joe Marler and David Olusoga be able to sniff them out before it's too late? With banishments and murders aplenty, who is left in the Celebrity Traitors UK cast ahead of tonight's final? Read on for everything we know about the celebs taking part. Celebrity Traitors UK cast: Confirmed line-up The contestants taking part in The Celebrity Traitors are as follows: Nick Mohammed Joe Marler David Olusoga Cat Burns Alan Carr Niko Omilana - BANISHED Mark Bonnar - BANISHED Jonathan Ross - BANISHED Joe Wilkinson - 'MURDERED' Lucy Beaumont - 'MURDERED' Ruth Codd - 'MURDERED' Tameka Empson - BANISHED Celia Imrie - 'MURDERED' Charlotte Church - 'MURDERED' Kate Garraway - BANISHED Paloma Faith - 'MURDERED' Tom Daley - 'MURDERED' Clare Balding - BANISHED Stephen Fry - BANISHED Read on for more information. Nick Mohammed Age: 44 Instagram: @nickmohammedy Job: Actor and comedian Nick Mohammed is an actor and comedian, who has appeared in a number of TV shows and films over his career. More recently, Nick has starred in Ted Lasso, Douglas Is Cancelled and Taskmaster. Joe Marler Age: 34 Instagram: @joemarler17 Job: Rugby player Joe Marler is a former rugby union player who has played for Harlequins and for the England national team in his career. David Olusoga Age: 55 Instagram: None Job: Historian David Olusoga is a historian, author and filmmaker who first began his career as a researcher on 1999 BBC series Western Front. Over his career, Olusoga has presented the likes of Black and British: A Forgotten History, A House Through Time and Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners. Cat Burns Age: 25 Instagram: @catburns Job: Singer Cat …

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Who are Anita Rani and Balvinder Singh Nazran? Meet Celebrity Race Across the World 2025 contestants
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date: 2025-11-06T13:03:34.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Here's everything you need to know about the father and daughter duo.
encoded: Celebrity Race Across the World is back with another adventure-filled episode as the pairs travel from a Caribbean island through a series of checkpoints on their way to the finish line in Colombia's Peninsula de La Guajira – known as the gateway to South America. As with previous seasons of the show, the celebs are given a budget of the price of plane ticket if they were to fly the same route, which this time around sees them surviving on as a little as £30 a day – one of the smallest budgets the show has seen to date. They are also not allowed access to smart phones or the internet to help them navigate their journey. Hoping to surpass the other celeb pairs and reach the finish line first are Anita Rani and Balvinder 'Bal' Singh Nazran. Here's everything you need to know about the duo ahead of the first episode of Celebrity Race Across the World. Who are Anita and Bal? Relationship: Father and daughter From: Bradford Jobs: Radio and television presenter and semi-retired businessman Instagram: @itsanitarani Anita Rani is a radio and television presenter, best known for co-presenting Countryfile for the past 10 years and for BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour which she has presented since 2021. In 2015, the 47-year-old appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and made it as far as the semi-final. She will be taking part in the race alongside her 69-year-old dad Balvinder Singh Nazran, who is a semi-retired businessman. Speaking to Radio Times magazine, Anita shared that the father and daughter duo had their first bicker only an hour into the race after she "ran into the road" according to Bal. "The cameras were rolling and Dad was telling me off about something and I turned into teenage me, stomping and pouting," said Anita. If you're planning a trip abroad, read our financial expert's advice on what to consider before going on holiday Why did Anita and Bal want to take part in Celebrity Race Across the World? Anita said her dad signed up to do the race so they could spend valued …

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Who are Roman and Harleymoon Kemp? Meet Celebrity Race Across the World 2025 contestants
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date: 2025-11-06T12:31:07.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: The radio DJ is embarking on the adventure with his older sister.
encoded: Celebrity Race Against the World is back for another season, bringing a whole new set of celebs and family members on a continent-spanning adventure. This season's route will see the contestants starting off on a Caribbean island before making their way through a series of checkpoints on their way to the finish line in Colombia's Peninsula de La Guajira – known as the gateway to South America. As with previous seasons of the show, the celebs are given a budget of the price of plane ticket if they were to fly the same route, which this time around sees them surviving on as a little as £30 a day – one of the smallest budgets the show has seen to date. They are also not allowed access to smart phones or the internet to help them navigate their journey. As they compete alongside the other celebrity contestants to make it to the initial checkpoint first, here's everything you need to know about contestants and siblings Roman and Harleymoon Kemp. Who are Roman and Harleymoon? Relationship: Brother and sister From: London Jobs: Radio DJ and singer/songwriter Instagram: @romankemp and @harleymoonkemp Roman Kemp is a 32-year-old radio DJ and presenter, best known for hosting the breakfast show on CapitalFM from 2017 to 2024. He is taking part in the race alongside his older sister, 36-year-old Harleymoon, who is a singer/songwriter. Roman and Harleymoon are the children of musicians Martin Kemp and Shirlie Holliman, who independently found success in the '80s as part of the bands Spandeau Ballet and Wham! respectively. Roman struggled with the language whilst racing through the South American continent, telling Radio Times magazine that he kept "mistakenly telling everyone Harley was 'my beautiful' – mi hermosa – instead of 'my sister' – mi hermana – for at least a week." If you're planning a trip abroad, read our financial expert's advice on what to consider before going on holiday Why did Roman and Harleymoon want to take part in Celebrity Race Across the World? When asked…

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Celebrity Traitors spoilers leak online as final results revealed following upload error
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date: 2025-11-06T10:54:13.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: Hundreds of fans were able to watch the final episode before it was taken down.
encoded: The first ever series of The Celebrity Traitors has been a roaring success, with viewing figures quickly surpassing all previous iterations of the show. But with comedic royalty such as Alan Carr, Jonathan Ross and Celia Imrie gracing our screens, delivering impeccable one liners, betraying their friends and even letting slip the odd accidental fart, the series was always going to be a banger. Despite it being only a little over a month since the 19 celebrities walked into the Traitors castle at the start of this season, with each episode so highly anticipated it feels like its been our screens for much longer. After a rocky start, the Faithfuls finally banished their first Traitor, Jonathan Ross, and now only five famous faces remain; Cat Burns and Alan Carr, who are Traitors and Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olosuga, who are Faithfuls, with the final episode due to air tonight. However, over 24 hours before it would be available for British viewers to watch live on BBC One, the Canadian premium streaming service Crave mistakenly uploaded the final onto their platform for their subscribers to watch. The entire episode appeared on their site, revealing the winner(s) of the show, a spoiler which RadioTimes.com will not share. According to The Sun, the final was on the site for around 90 minutes before the error was noticed and the episode was removed, but not before an estimated hundreds of fans were able to watch it and share their thoughts online, promptly spoiling the ending for British viewers. The newspaper also reported that audiences in New Zealand were able to view the finale early as well, as it was available on ThreeNow, the streaming platform for Channel 3, which broadcasts the BBC programme in New Zealand. For those in the UK, the 70 minute finale will be broadcast live on BBC One this evening at 9pm where the remaining celebrity contestants will be competing for a share of the £100,000 prize pot for their chosen charities. When contacted by RadioTi…

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Celebrity Traitors release schedule: What time is it on and when is the next episode out?
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date: 2025-11-05T16:17:03.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: The fingerless gloves are on!
encoded: The grand finale of The Celebrity Traitors is fast approaching, with just over 24 hours to go before the winner of the hugely popular series is unveiled. It's still anyone's guess who will come away with the win, with the Faithful trying desperately to unmask the devious Traitors in their midst. As it stands, two Traitors remain and they will face-off against the three remaining Faithfuls in an epic saga across the roundtable. So, when will we be able to watch the final episode? Read on for all the details on The Celebrity Traitors release schedule. When is the next episode of Celebrity Traitors? The next episode of The Celebrity Traitors will be on Thursday 6th November on BBC One and iPlayer. What time is Celebrity Traitors on TV? Celebrity Traitors begins at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer. This is expected to be the same time each night for the rest of the series run. How many episodes are there in Celebrity Traitors? There are a total of nine episodes of Celebrity Traitors, which is shorter than the usual 12 episodes in the regular show. When is Celebrity Traitors on BBC iPlayer? Episodes of Celebrity Traitors will be released on BBC iPlayer after their transmission on BBC One each night. When is the Celebrity Traitors final? The final episode of Celebrity Traitors will air on Thursday 6th November at 9pm. The episode will be 70 minutes, providing viewers with all the twists and turns. Celebrity Traitors full release schedule Episode 1 - Wednesday 8th October at 9pm Episode 2 - Thursday 9th October at 9pm Episode 3 - Wednesday 15th October at 9pm Episode 4 - Thursday 16th October at 9pm Episode 5 - Wednesday 22nd October at 9pm Episode 6 - Thursday 23rd October at 9pm Episode 7 - Wednesday 29th October at 9pm Episode 8 - Thursday 30th October at 9pm Episode 9 - Thursday 6th November at 9pm The Celebrity Traitors continues on Thursday 6th November at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Add The Celebrity Traitors to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – downl…

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Who left Celebrity Traitors? All murdered and banished contestants
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date: 2025-10-31T09:50:29.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: They're being picked off one by one. **CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS**
encoded: **Warning: Contains spoilers for The Celebrity Traitors** There's just one more episodes to go in The Celebrity Traitors, and the odds are in anyone's favour with three Faithful and two Traitors remaining. Last night's episode (30th October) saw two more Faithfuls meet their end, with Alan Carr delivering another murder in plain sight without being detected. The roundtable took yet another turn as the group managed to banish a Faithful, clearly slightly misdirected after successfully getting rid of Traitor Jonathan Ross in the previous episode. The two remaining Traitors have successfully made it into the final, which is set to air next week. But who will end up leaving triumphant? As we wait to find out, read on to learn who has been eliminated from the show so far and how. Who has been murdered or banished from Celebrity Traitors so far? Kate Garraway - BANISHED in episode 8 Status: Faithful Having not really had a clue about who could be the Traitors all along, Kate's lack of assurances and predictions put her in the firing line to be suspected by her fellow Faithfuls. Talking about her experience in the game, Kate said: "It was more fun than I expected. It was more involving than I expected. It kind of gets in your head, and before you know it, you’re going through everything and over analysing. "Everything was bigger and better than I expected. The thing that you really don't realise when you watch the show is that, of course, as a viewer, you have the wonderful advantage of knowing who the Traitors are." Celia Imrie - 'MURDERED' in episode 8 Status: Faithful Whilst Celia proved to be quite the meme-worthy hit during her time in the castle, she was ultimately murdered in plain sight by Traitor Alan Carr. On going out in such a dramatic fashion, Celia said: "I didn't know I was being murdered at the time, did I? I thought Mr Carr was trying to kiss me! The Treach.... "Anyway, the next morning was really horrible, and I hope they missed me at breakfast. I was hav…

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Who is Ellie Goldstein? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and model
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date: 2025-10-30T16:32:46.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: It's time to get dancing!
encoded: Ellie Goldstein is heading back into the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom this weekend, as she and partner Vito Coppola perform a Tango. Ellie has continued to impress the judges each week, with the model recently finding herself fourth on the leaderboard with 31 points. With the vote now open to the public, Ellie will be performing to Abracadabra by Lady Gaga with Coppola during this weekend's Halloween Week, and will be doing all she can to ensure they remain in the competition for another week. As the live shows continue, read on to learn more about Ellie Goldstein as she stars on Strictly Come Dancing 2025. Who is Ellie Goldstein? Age: 23 Job: Model Instagram: @elliejg16_zebedeemodel Partner: Vito Coppola Ellie Goldstein is a model, actor and influencer who made history as the first model with Down syndrome to appear on the cover of British Vogue. Since then, she has appeared on the covers of Glamour, Elle, Mission Mag and Euphoria magazines and has featured in campaigns for the likes of Adidas and Gucci Beauty. She recently appeared on the latest celebrity season of The Great British Bake Off, and earlier this year she joined the cast of the BBC's Malory Towers as Nancy Maher. Ellie Goldstein's Strictly journey so far Scoreboard Week 1: Cha Cha (4+4+4+5) = 17 Week 2: Waltz (5+6+6+6) = 23 Week 3: Samba (6+7+7+7) = 27 Week 4: Couple's Choice (7+8+8+8) = 31 Week 5: Salsa (6+8+7+7) = 28 What did Ellie Goldstein dance to in Halloween Week on Strictly? Ellie and dance partner Vito will dance the Tango to Abracadabra by Lady Gaga. What did Ellie Goldstein say about joining Strictly Come Dancing? Ellie appeared on BBC Breakfast, where she was announced for this year's cast. On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Ellie said: "I’m absolutely over the moon to be joining the cast and pros of Strictly Come Dancing this year. It’s a show I’ve loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream. "I know it’s going to be challenging, but I’m ready to do…

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Who is Alex Kingston? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and actor
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date: 2025-10-29T14:33:59.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: She's stepping out of the TARDIS and onto the dancefloor.
encoded: Alex Kingston has impressed and improved week after week on Strictly Come Dancing, with the actress putting her skills to the test. Whether she's channeling Miranda Priestly or Dolly Parton, Kingston has found herself scoring highly on the leaderboard each Saturday. Last weekend, Alex placed fifth on the leaderboard, with an impressive 35 points but as the competition heats up and everyone improves, she needs to be reaching even higher to secure herself a podium finish. As we wait for the next live show, here’s everything you need to know about actress Alex Kingston. Who is Alex Kingston? Age: 62 Job: Actress Instagram: @alexkingstonofficial Partner: Johannes Radebe Alex Kingston is an actress with a career spanning over 45 years, with her debut at just 17 years old. She started her career featuring in the TV show Grange Hill and with an uncredited role in a St Trinian's film. She then caught a break in the States, playing the regular role Dr Elizabeth Corday in the NBC medical drama ER from 1997 to 2004. Alex has also done much stage work, including classics such as Oliver Twist and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, but her true love is Shakespeare. Over her career, Alex has starred in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Othello and Macbeth amongst many others. She described playing Prospero in the Royal Shakespeare Company's 2023 production of The Tempest as "one of the highlights of [her] career". But what Alex is now best known for is playing River Song in Doctor Who from 2008 to 2015. She has reprised the role in audio productions, video games and on stage. Alex Kingston's Strictly journey so far Scoreboard Week 1: Viennese Waltz (4+6+5+6) = 21 Week 2: Samba (7+8+8+8) = 31 Week 3: Quickstep (7+8+7+8) = 30 Week 4: Rumba (8+9+10+9) = 36 Week 5: Foxtrot (7+8+8+9) = 32 Week 6: Salsa (8+9+9+9) = 35 What is Alex Kingston dancing to in Week 7 on Strictly? Alex and her partner Johannes Radebe will be dancing a Paso Doble to Amparito Roca by Jaime Texidor. What has Alex Kingston …

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Strictly Come Dancing professionals line-up: Meet the 2025 dancers
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date: 2025-10-24T12:00:18.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Talent Shows
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Who's in and who's out?
encoded: Strictly Come Dancing 2025 is in full swing, with the public vote, dance offs and eliminations an ever present cloud hanging over the contestants' heads. Coming up this weekend, the duos will be performing in Icons Week, which was newly introduced last year. The celebrities and their professional dance partners will perform routines paying tribute to some of the greatest music legends of all time, including Cher, Prince and Johnny Cash. However, Stefan Dennis will be missing from the celebrity line up after he has been forced to withdraw from the competition due to a torn calf muscle. Dennis and professional partner Dianne Buswell sat out of Movie Week due to his injury but were back in the last episode and performed a Charleston. It has now been confirmed the duo have left permanently left the show. But in the most shocking turn events, both Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced this week that this series of Strictly Come dancing will be their last with the show to find new hosts for next year. Rumours of who could replace the beloved duo are already being whispered but as of yet nothing has been confirmed. Not only does this year's season host a fabulous group of celebrities, but also an exciting line-up of professional dancers, including two complete newbies who have managed to easily settle into the cast and will hopefully be a permanent feature on our screens in years to come. In total, 20 professional dancers stepped out onto the dance floor alongside this year's star-studded cast. Read on for everything you need to know about this year's Strictly professionals. Strictly Come Dancing professionals line-up: Meet the 2025 dancers Julian Caillon Instagram: @julian_caillon TikTok: @juliancaillon Won: N/A Julian Caillon, from Sydney, Australia, is one of two new dancers joining the professional line-up this year. He began dancing at the age of 10 and specialised in ballroom and Latin American dance. Julian is no stranger to the limelight, as he previously appea…

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Who is Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink? Meet Strictly Come Dancing contestant and football manager
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date: 2025-10-24T11:00:55.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Jimmy and Lauren Oakley will be an American Smooth this weekend.
encoded: It's Strictly Come Dancing time! Among the celebrities in this year's line-up is Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, who is stepping out of his comfort zone by taking part on the show. After a lower score of 21 in Week 1, Jimmy and dance partner Lauren Oakley have managed to consistently improve on their score week upon week as the series progresses, finishing with a total of 29 in the latest episode. Could the duo finally break into the 30s in Icons Week? Speaking to Radio Times magazine about joining the show, Jimmy said: "Football, for me, is so easy. Dancing is out of my comfort zone. But that's a good thing. When you stop playing football, you're not really in that competitive kind of world. It's nice to dip back in." As we wait to find out how Jimmy will fare as the competition heats up, read on to learn more about the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant. Who is Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink? Age: 53 Job: Former professional footballer Instagram: @official_jhasselbaink Partner: Lauren Oakley Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is a former professional footballer and football manager who many will know from his career in the Premier League and across Europe. Across his career, Jimmy played for clubs including Leeds United, Atlético Madrid and Chelsea, and has earned a reputation for his power, pace and precision. Since he retired, Jimmy has remained in the footballing space, offering punditry across major UK sports networks and has managed the likes of Burton Albion and Northampton Town, and has served as an assistant coach for the England national team. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's Strictly journey so far Scoreboard Week 1: Quickstep (6+7+7+7) = 27 Week 2: Cha Cha (6+6+6+7) = 25 Week 3: Rumba (7+7+6+8) = 28 Week 4: Couple's Choice (6+8+7+8) = 29 What is Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink dancing to in Icons Week on Strictly? Jimmy and his partner Lauren Oakley are performing an American Smooth to Purple Rain by Prince. What has Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink said about Strictly Come Dancing? The news of Jim…

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Big Brother evicted housemates will return to the show tonight after fake elimination twist
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date: 2025-10-17T13:59:19.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITV2
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Could this be the show's most shocking twist so far?
encoded: The two former housemates who will be re-entering the Big Brother house during tonight's (17th October) live show have finally been confirmed. In the show's latest twist, what the current crop don't know is that the eviction due to take place during tonight's episode is actually fake and neither Sam nor Nancy, who are up for elimination, will actually be leaving the house. Instead, whoever out of the pair receives the most votes will move into a secret room and be joined by two previous contestants. Those former housemates have now been announced as this season's Emily and the first evictee of ITV’s debut Big Brother series, Farida – giving two of Big Brother’s ‘gone too soon’ housemates another shot at the original social experiment. Nancy and Sam are facing 'eviction' after receiving the most votes from their fellow cast members, with Nancy receiving seven nominations from Cameron, Feyisola, Jenny, Marcus, Richard, Teja and Zelah. Whilst, Sam received four nominations from Elsa, Jenny, Marcus and Tate, a revelation that saw them both reduced to tears. Emily was the first to be eliminated from the 2025 series on the show's launch night after she and fellow housemates Sam and Caroline, were forced to choose between them who would be sent home. Emily has admitted that since her exit she has been avidly watching the show and described the contestants as "cliquey". On her return to the house, she said: "It’s just so funny. Once again, another plot twist, I’m full of plot twists. I’m so excited – I’m really raring to go. Very grateful to do it all over again – not many people can say that!" Commenting on how she thinks the rest of the housemates will react to the twist, she added: "I think they’ll be shocked and surprised. I just can’t wait to see everyone. They seemed really nice for the one minute I knew them. I think they’re going to be very excited. They should be excited!" Similarly, Farida was the first to exit the house during her season of Big Brother which aire…

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The Celebrity Traitors soundtrack: Every song from Claudia Winkleman show
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date: 2025-10-17T12:42:54.000Z
creator: Lauren Morris
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
description: Here are all the records helping to ramp up the drama on The Celebrity Traitors.
encoded: The Celebrity Traitors is in full swing, with an all-star cast taking on the game of betrayal and deception made famous by the non-VIP edition of the BBC reality series. The show, which launched onto our screens on Wednesday 7th October, has treated fans to four action-packed episodes so far, with multiple celebrities having already met their ends. The drama is accompanied by an epic soundtrack, featuring everything from classic tension-building orchestral numbers to covers of Taylor Swift hits. So, if you’re wondering what the songs are that have been ramping up the tension in The Celebrity Traitors, or in past seasons of The Traitors, read on for everything you need to know. The Celebrity Traitors soundtrack Episodes 1 - 2 Enter Sandman - SHEL (Metallica cover) Wonderwall - Ex Makina (Oasis cover) Toxic - 2WEI (Britney Spears cover) Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who Wildest Dreams - Astyria No Time to Die (feat Brittney Bouchard) - Sybrid In the Shadows - Amy Stroup You're No Good (feat Rånya) - Hidden Citizens Sinnerman - Nina Simone Requiem in D Minor, K 626 : Lacrimosa Dies Illa - Rachel Porter Funeral March - 2WEI Never Tear Us Apart - Paloma Faith Episodes 2 - 4 Ultraviolet - Freya Ridings Here I Am - Power-Haus My Favourite Game - The Cardigans Fortitude - Richard Pryn Back to Life - RAIGN Generations - Michael Maas In The End - 2WEI Born for This (William Morris Remix) - Royal Deluxe Scars - Boy Epic If Looks Could Kill - Tribal Blood Showdown - Ely Eira Crawling (feat. Joe Totino) [Epic Trailer Version] - Dream A Lot Never Say Die - Neoni The Traitors soundtrack The show also features songs by other artists. You can check out a breakdown of the songs in The Traitors below. Season 3 Episodes 1 - 3 Smells Like Teen Spirit - Fleurie & Tommee Profitt Ave Maria - Franz Schubert, Barbara Bonney & Geoffrey Parsons In The Still Of The Night - Ravn Ready Or Not - Mischa 'Book' Chillak & Esthero Little Lies - Fleetwod Mac Let The Blood Run Wild - Power-Haus, Shyloom …

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Who is Stefan Dennis? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and soap legend
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date: 2025-10-17T11:45:03.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Stefan said goodbye to Ramsay Street and hello to the Strictly dancefloor.
encoded: Australian actor Stefan Dennis will be back on the dancefloor this week after an illness rendered him unable to perform in last week's live show. In a statement posted to the official Strictly Instagram, the surprise news read: “Due to illness over the past few days, Stefan Dennis has been advised by doctors to rest and, as a result, he will not dance this weekend. “In line with the rules of Strictly, Stefan and Dianne will receive a bye through to next week, when they will hopefully be able to dance again.” Stefan impressed the judges in Week 1 and earned himself a score of 24, however in the following episode he failed to step up to mark and only scored a 17. The low points, combined with his inability to take part in Movie Week, sees Stefan currently sitting right at the bottom of the leaderboard. Let's hope he can pull it out of the bag this week. The Neighbours legend is just one of the soap stars in this year's line-up, with others including Balvinder Sopal and Lewis Cope. With the new season well and truly under way, just who exactly is Stefan Dennis? Keep reading to find out more about the actor as his Strictly journey gets underway. Who is Stefan Dennis? Age: 66 Job: Actor Instagram: @stefandennis7 Partner: Dianne Buswell Stefan Dennis is an Australian actor and singer, best known for portraying Paul Robinson on Neighbours since its inception in 1985. He left the soap in 1992 before returning for a brief period a year later. He then reprised his role in 2004 and has played the character since - but this will come to an end later this year following Neighbours' cancellation on Amazon Freevee. Dennis is no stranger to the British climate, having appeared in a number of plays and musicals in the UK for over a decade. It was through this he landed the role of Dr Marcus McKenzie in Scottish soap River City. And while he may not be too seasoned on the dance floor, Dennis has quite the singing voice and released the single Don't It Make You Feel Good in 1989, whic…

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Who is Chris Robshaw? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and rugby player
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date: 2025-10-17T11:36:03.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Chris earned his highest score yet with his Paso Doble in Movie Week.
encoded: Strictly Come Dancing is back for a flurry of entertaining live shows this autumn and winter period. This year's line-up prepare to dance their hearts out in the hopes of lifting the Glitterball trophy. One celebrity who is no stranger to trophies is rugby union player Chris Robshaw, but unfortunately he has failed to wow the judges and currently sits 12th in the leaderboard with his combined scores from all weeks so far. However, last episode's Movie Week did see Chris earn his highest score yet of 22, a feat he achieved whilst wearing a shoulder length wig to emulate Thor's trademark blonde locks. Chris is paired with Nadiya Bychkova, who loves "working with athletes" when it comes to Strictly. "They understand that you need to put the work in, and it’s really important for Strictly because the time frame is so short," she told Radio Times magazine. "I can already say that Chris is maybe even better than any of my experiences before with athletes." With a new dazzling and glitter-filled season of Strictly ahead, just who is Chris Robshaw? Scroll down to learn more about the famous face. Who is Chris Robshaw? Age: 39 Job: Former rugby union player Instagram: @chrisrobshawrugby Partner: Nadiya Bychkova Chris Robshaw is a former England rugby union player and captain, with 66 caps for England. He captained the national team 43 times, leading them to a Six Nations Grand Slam victory in 2016. At club level, he played 300 games for Harlequins RFC, guiding them through their most successful era. He is also the only player to win the Aviva Premiership Player of the Year Award twice. He also made 18 appearances for the San Diego Legion from 2021 to 2022, before announcing his retirement in October 2022. In a statement shared on social media, Chris said at the time: "After 18 years of professional rugby and a career I could only have dreamt of, I am officially announcing my retirement from the great game. "Following three dislocated shoulders in quick succession, my body ha…

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Hope Street season 5 release date confirmed by BBC - and there's an added treat for fans
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date: 2025-10-15T16:50:29.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: Two new faces are set to join the cast.
encoded: Hope Street season 5 has finally been given a confirmed released date on BBC One, and it's sooner than fans might have expected. The beloved Northern Irish police and crime drama will return to BBC One on Friday 31st October 2025 – what date could be more fitting for such a suspense-filled show than Halloween? If you just can't wait, then in an added treat for fans, the opening episodes will be available on BBC iPlayer even earlier – with season 5 currently scheduled to begin on iPlayer on Monday 27th October, with the full season available from 31st October. Season 5 will also mark a milestone for the TV series as it will see the show's 50th episode. Hope Street follows the local police department in the fictional Northern Ireland seaside town of Port Devine where they tackle everything from petty thefts to organised crime, all whilst maintaining relationships with the tight knit local community. Since its debut in 2021, the show has built up a large fanbase who have fallen in love with the show's characters and its warm, easy-watching vibe. The new season will see some new faces join the cast's ranks. Cameron Cuffe, best known for ITV's The Halcyon and the BBC adaption of Dolly Alderton's novel Everything I Know About Love, is joining the cast as Constable Donal Gallagher, who joined the police after his promising rugby career was cut short. Cuffe is joined by Belfast-born Jenn Murray who has appeared in Hollywood blockbusters Maleficent, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Her character, Dr Sasha Cookson, moves to Port Devine to take over her late father's medical practice where she finds a spark with the new constable. But for loyal fans who might be growing concerned, not to worry – core cast members Kerri Quinn, Tara Lynne O’Neill, Aaron McCusker and Niamh McGrady are all confirmed to be returning for season 5. Marcus Onilude (Luke Jackson), Finnian Garbutt (Ryan Power), Katie Shortt (Brandi McClure), Eleanor Methven (Lois Dun…

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Love Is Blind US season 9 cast: Confirmed line-up of participants
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date: 2025-10-15T13:00:45.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: The finale is next week!
encoded: The pods are back! There never seems to be a time when one iteration or another of Love Is Blind isn't on Netflix, with the US version – the one that launched the show – currently airing its ninth season. This time, 32 singles headed into the pods and were ready to take on a rather unconventional approach to dating as they all attempted to fall in love with someone, sight unseen. Only after getting engaged did they see their partner, and were fast-tracked into almost married life before the big day! The weddings are now fast approaching with the finale scheduled for next week, and with one couple having already called it quits, upcoming episodes will reveal whether the relationships formed blind in the ponds culminate in marriages or unravel before they've even really begun. But who are the singles taking part? Read on to find out more about the Love Is Blind US season 9 cast. Love Is Blind US season 9 cast in full Anton Blake Brenden Chase Dayo Dylan Edmond Jensen Joe Jordan Logan Michael Mike Nick Patrick Rohan Ali Anastasia Anna Annie Ashley Aza Chyna Hilary Kacie Kait Kalybriah Kaylen Madison Megan H Megan W Shelby Current Love Is Blind US season 9 cast Anton Age: 29 Job: Transportation/logistics Instagram: @everyonesfavoriterussian Anton is ready to make a permanent decision and marry a woman who is family-oriented and wants to settle down – bonus points if they like dogs! Edmond Age: 29 Job: Realtor Instagram: @edmondlharvey Edmond's biggest passion in his life is rollerblading, and when he gets going on his skates, he may never stop! Joe Age: 29 Job: Sales Instagram: @josephferrucci Described as "the life of the party", Joe is hoping to find a partner who will not only want to join in on the family fun, but will also be eager to nurture their relationship through genuine conversation. Jordan Age: 30 Job: Service manager Instagram: @jordan.keltner Jordan is looking for someone who will love his son like he's their own, but because a lot of people don't want to…

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Who is Charlotte Church? Meet Celebrity Traitors contestant and singer
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date: 2025-10-15T12:38:10.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: "I don't like the idea of deception or lying."
encoded: Despite only having three seasons under its belt, The Traitors has well and truly established itself as one of the nation's favourite TV shows. And now, following in the footsteps of its international counterparts, the much-loved show is introducing a celebrity spin-off. Having kicked off last week, Claudia Winkleman invited a group of celebrities to play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust, all in the hope of winning up to £100,000 for a charity of their choice. Joining the cast in the first ever-season is national treasure Charlotte Church. She needs no introduction but here is everything you need to know about her ahead of the first episode. Who is Charlotte Church? Age: 39 Job: Classical singer and TV presenter Instagram: @therealcharlottechurch Charlotte Church is a singer-songwriter who is known for her powerful soprano voice. She gained notoriety at just 11 years old when she sang Andrew Lloyd Webber's Pie Jesu over the phone on This Morning. Her move from classical to pop music saw her career soar. After 10 years of working as a singer, she had already sold more than 10 million records worldwide. She went on to also have a successful music career and even presented her own TV series, The Charlotte Church show, from 2006 to 2008. In recent years, Church took part in The Masked Singer as Mushroom and came in second place, missing out on winning the title to Natalie Imbruglia. Why did Charlotte sign up for The Celebrity Traitors? Speaking of joining the line-up, Charlotte said: "Well, I don't watch much telly, but I have watched The Traitors and I think that it's a really interesting game. And I love the outdoors, so I really wanted to come and visit the castle and play in the Scottish Highlands. It's a challenge, particularly when you get into the Missions and such. "I also run a retreat centre in mid-Wales, and I host groups of people going through, sometimes quite emotional, transformational experiences. I always think it really broadens t…