Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2026 confirms line-up with British and Australian TV legends competing
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is back for another thrilling season and there's a major twist that is set to put decades of rivalry to the test. The new run, coming in January 2026, will see 14 British and Australian celebrities face the most punishing challenge of their lives. As ever, the celebrities will be leaving their lives of luxury behind for the harsh realities of Special Forces training. In the brutal heat of North Africa, the celebrities will embark on a savage, condensed version of SAS selection that they won't be able to charm, spin or tweet their way out of. Competing in Team UK are TV and social media personalities Dani Dyer, Gabby Allen, Jack Joseph and Cole Anderson-James, rugby player Ben Cohen, Gladiator star Toby Olubi and cricketer Gareme Swann. Meanwhile on Team Australia, the celebrities taking part will include former Married at First Sight Australia breakout star Jessika Power, actors Ryan Moloney, Axle Whitehead and Natalie Bassingthwaite, cricketer Brad Hodge and Olympians Emily Seebohm and Mack Horton. They will all be stripped of their public identities, luxuries and excuses and met with a brutal physical and mental course, led by Chief Instructor, Billy Bilingham MBE and his team of Directing Staff - Foxy (Jason Fox), Rudy Reyes and Chris Oliver. The synopsis teases: "The UK and Aussie recruits are put under extreme pressure as every mistake is punished, every crack exploited, every weakness dragged into the open. Not everyone will have what it takes to make it to the end as bonds snap, egos shatter, and recruits are pushed so far past their limits they forget they ever had any. "But when the dust settles, one question remains: will any of these celebrities make it to the end of this physically demanding and psychologically gruelling course and impress the DS enough to pass the course? And, more importantly, will the UK or Australia emerge victorious when the rivalry finally reaches its breaking point?" Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins returns to Channel 4 in January 2026. 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.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up: Full confirmed cast of contestants
We're heading into the final weeks of the competition.
It's finally December, which means we're nearing the final stages of this season of Strictly Come Dancing – with just five famous faces left to battle it out for the Glitterball trophy heading into this weekend's episode. This weekend, it's time for the highly-anticipated Musicals Week, which will see the celebrities perform to scores from The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story and Guys and Dolls, plus many more. And there's a furry surprise for fans this weekend too, with Tom Fletcher returning to the the ballroom to perform a song from the new Paddington musical. 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 Balvinder Sopal George Clarke Karen Carney Alex Kingston - Eliminated 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 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 Hetty Feather. Karen Carney Age: 38 Job: Journalist Instagram: @kazcarney Sports journalist and former footballer Karen Carney was the 14th celebrity to be announced for Strictly. Karen has played for the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Birmingham City and England, and is now the lead female pundit for both men's and women's football, across TNT and ITV. 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. George Clarke Age: 25 Job: YouTube Instagram: @georgeclarkeey YouTuber and podcast host George Clarke may not be that well known among usual Strictly viewers, having rose to fame across TikTok and Instagram. George is a social media star known to millions and currently co-hosts The Useless Hotline Podcast, which has had a string of live shows across the UK. On joining Strictly Come Dancing, George said: "Never thought I’d say this… but I’m doing Strictly! Honestly, I’ve got no idea what I’m doing but I’m excited to get stuck in … and potentially fall over a fair bit." Balvinder Sopal Age: 46 Job: Actress Instagram: @leesopal Balvinder is the second soap star part of the Strictly Come Dancing cast, and continues the annual streak of an EastEnders actor taking part on the show. Best known for her role as Suki Panesar-Unwin in EastEnders, Sopal has also had a string of roles in various other soaps including Emmerdale, Coronation Street and Hollyoaks. On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Balvinder Sopal said: "Being on Strictly is a dream that I held on to, with no proof that it would ever happen. Working on EastEnders and being a part of Strictly Come Dancing is the stuff that dreams are made of. I’m far too excited to put into words how I feel but I’m incredibly excited at the prospect of dancing across the ballroom!" Former Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestants Alex Kingston Age: 62 Job: Actress Instagram: @alexkingstonofficial Alex Kingston is a star of both the stage and screen, gaining international fame for her role as Dr Elizabeth Corday in smash hit ER. But it doesn't stop there, with her known to millions as River Song in Doctor Who. Her other work includes A Discovery of Witches, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Arrow. Her extensive theatre roles include playing the likes of Lady Macbeth and Nurse Ratchet. On joining Strictly Come Dancing, she said: "Aaaaagghhh!" La Voix Age: 45 Job: Performer Instagram: @lavoixtheshow La Voix is a performer, presenter and singer who is best known for competing in RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2024. She is the second drag queen to take part in Strictly, with Tayce previously taking part in the 2024 Christmas special. La Voix has appeared on the likes of Queens for the Night and Queen of the Universe, and has even graced the silver screen for Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. Speaking of joining Strictly, La Voix said: "I've performed for royalty, RuPaul and Simon Cowell, but nothing fills me with more excitement (and quite a bit of terror) than the thought of dancing in front of millions on live Saturday night TV. "Strictly is a national institution and I can't wait to get started. All that's left to say is: good luck to my partner! Here's hoping they can help me go from La Voix into La Danse." Vicky Pattison Age: 37 Job: TV personality Instagram: @vickypattison Vicky Pattison is a TV personality who rose to fame after appearing on Geordie Shore in the 2010s, and later on Ex on the Beach. Since then, she has presented the likes of Judge Geordie and The Honesty Box. On joining the line-up, Vicky said: "I’m absolutely buzzing to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up... but I'd be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified. I am a not a natural dancer! "However, it’s such an amazing opportunity for me to step out of my comfort zone and to challenge myself in a completely new way and I just really hope I don't make too much of a fool of myself!" Harry Aikines-Aryeetey Age: 36 Job: TV personality and Olympian Instagram: @aikines 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. He joined the Gladiators line-up in 2023, and was unveiled as Nitro, who is a firm fan favourite among viewers. He said of joining Strictly Come Dancing: "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 light up the dance floor. Let’s hope I’m as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track." Ellie Goldstein Age: 23 Job: Model Instagram: @elliejg16_zebedeemodel 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. 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 it with the glitter and glamour and make some magic on that dance floor. Let the Strictly journey begin!" Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink Age: 53 Job: Former professional footballer Instagram: @official_jhasselbaink Former professional footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was the fourth celebrity to be announced for Strictly, and many will know him for his prolific goal-scoring career in the Premier League and across Europe. Jimmy has played for clubs including Chelsea, Leeds United and Middlesbrough and has served as an assistant coach for the England national team. On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Hasselbaink said: "Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge! Bring on a new type of footwork, with hopefully no own goals." Stefan Dennis Age: 66 Job: Actor Instagram: @stefandennis7 Stefan Dennis is an actor best known for his portrayal of Paul Robinson on Neighbours. He has been part of the soap since its inception in 1985, up until is end later this year. He has also starred on the Scottish soap River City and has dabbled in the music world, with his 1989 single Don't It Make You Feel Good reaching number 16 in the Irish and UK Singles Chart. Chris Robshaw Age: 39 Job: Former rugby union player Instagram: @chrisrobshawrugby 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. "This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets," Chris said of joining the line-up. "I’m hoping to take my dad dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can’t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class. Let’s see if a rugby sidestep works in the cha-cha-cha." Chris Robshaw became the third celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing. Ross King Age: 63 Job: Presenter Instagram: @therossking Ross King is the 13th celebrity announced to be joining Strictly Come Dancing 2025. Ross is seen daily on ITV's Good Morning Britain and Lorraine as their Los Angeles correspondent and is a four-time news Emmy winner who has hosted more than 30 television series since his first radio broadcast at 15 years old. Across the pond, Ross was a World Judge on CBS' The World's Best, hosted The Hollywood Christmas Parade, The Critics Choice Movie Awards Red Carpet and for six years was the Entertainment Anchor on Los Angeles' KTLA. Ross King, alongside dance partner Jowita Przystal, became the second contestant to be eliminated from the 2025 series after he failed to impress the judges during Movie Week performing a Paso Doble to the Thunderbirds theme. Thomas Skinner Age: 34 Job: Businessman Instagram: @iamtomskinner Former The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner is the latest name confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing, with the businessman saying he is "beyond excited" to join the line-up. Thomas Skinner rose to fame in 2019 after appearing on The Apprentice, and while he didn't win the show, he is one of the more popular contestants. Since then, he has appeared on Celebrity MasterChef and 8 Out of 10 Cats. Thomas and dance partner Amy Dowden were the first couple to be eliminated from Strictly this year after a dance off with opponent Chris Robshaw who was ultimately saved by the judges. Dani Dyer Age: 28 Job: TV personality Instagram: @danidyerxx After rising to fame on Love Island in 2018, Dani Dyer has gone from strength to strength in her career and currently co-hosts the podcast Sorted with the Dyers with her father, Danny Dyer, along with a travelogue series Absolutely Dyer: Danny and Dani Do Italy. She has made guest appearances in EastEnders and Celebrity Gogglebox and since her Love Island rise to fame, she has amassed over three million followers on social media. On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Dani said: "Getting the opportunity to be on Strictly is the second most amazing thing I’ve done this year! I feel very, very blessed and cannot wait to get my dancing shoes on." Dani unfortunately had to withdraw from the competition after fracturing her ankle ahead of the first live show. Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 6th December at 6:50pm. Add Strictly Come Dancing 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 Radio Times Podcast.
Who are Molly Rainford and Tyler West? Meet Celebrity Race Across the World 2025 contestants
Meet the celebrity couple taking on the ultimate race.
The adventure continues for the Celebrity Race Across the World pairs as they make their way to the penultimate checkpoint on their journey across South America. Returning tonight (4th December), the pairs head to their next checkpoint in Medellín, but standing in their way is the notorious and dangerous Darién Gap, which they must bypass it by sea, but it'll leave a lasting effect on their budgets. Among the pairs hoping to make it to the next checkpoint in time are Molly Rainford and Tyler West, who spent their anniversary in Cancún during episode one. As ever, they along with the other airs, have been 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. As the race continues, here's everything you need to know about the duo on Celebrity Race Across the World 2025. Who are Molly and Tyler? Relationship: 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 what to consider before going on holiday Why did Molly and Tyler want to take part in Celebrity Race Across the World? When Molly and Tyler were first asked to take part in Celebrity Race Across the World, Molly described it as "a no-brainer". "I think it was just a no brainer to do it together – we're so comfortable with each other, we already live together, so we know we can do that. We have nothing to hide from each other. "We haven't done any kind of travelling like this before. We always stick to our comfort zone, all inclusive, just one location. This will be a new experience." Tyler added: "We live busy lives. We're sometimes passing ships, I would love to experience this with my best friend, my person. I think I would struggle more doing it without Molly." Celebrity Race across the World continues on Thursday 4th December at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Add I'm a Celebrity Race Across the World 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 Radio Times Podcast.
Robert Webb reveals why he's not competing in the Peep Show Bake Off special with Olivia Colman and David Mitchell
Peep Show fans are currently counting down the days until the cast of the hit sitcom reunite for a Christmas episode of The Great British Bake Off. The one-off festive special was recently announced by Channel 4 and will see Peep Show stars David Mitchell, Olivia Colman, Isy Suttie, Matt King and Sophie Winkleman donning their aprons in a bid to win over judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood. But many have been wondering why Robert Webb, who played Jeremy 'Jez' Usbourne until the show wrapped in 2015, isn't heading into the Bake Off tent as well. Webb has now explained to RadioTimes.com why he isn't taking part – and it was all down to a prior filming commitment. "I couldn't do it, I was working," the 53-year-old explained. "I do a kids' show called High Hoops, which is about a girls' basketball team for CBBC, and I was in Yorkshire doing that. "I was already being very mean about my availability for them, so if I’d asked for another three days off, I think it would have been very unfair." However, the star went on to say that it was a shame to have missed out on the fun – despite not being a keen baker himself. "I was sad to miss out, it would have been great," added Webb when speaking at the recent Rose d’Or Awards. "[But] I've never baked a thing in my life! "I quite like cooking, but I’ve never baked much. It wasn’t that that stopped me though, I was working." Webb then added with his tongue firmly in his cheek: “Some of us have got to work for a living – not like Olivia Colman!” It was recently confirmed that The Great Celebrity Bake Off will air on Christmas Day at 7:40pm. The special, hosted by Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding, promises "laughter and chaos" as the famous bakers take on various challenges that pay homage to Peep Show. Other highlights across Channel 4’s Christmas schedules include Finding Father Christmas, The Great Festive Pottery Throwdown, and not one, but two Taskmaster specials. The fourth Champion of Champions will be broadcast on 22nd December at 9pm, and will see past winners Sam Campbell, John Robins, Andy Zaltzman, Mathew Baynton and Maisie Adam going up against each other. Meanwhile, the New Year Treat will air its first episode of two on Friday 2nd January at 9pm, and will star Big Zuu, Jill Scott, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Sam Ryder and Susie Dent. Plus, viewers can look forward to First Dates (23rd December at 9pm), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (24th December at 9pm) and The Last Leg (24th December at 10pm). The Great Celebrity Bake Off will air on Wednesday 25th December at 7:45pm on Channel 4. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who are Roman and Harleymoon Kemp? Meet Celebrity Race Across the World 2025 contestants
The radio DJ is embarking on the adventure with his older sister.
It's time for the penultimate leg of Celebrity Race Against the World 2025, and it is the longest one so far. Tonight (4th December), the teams must travel from the islands of Bocas del Toro on northern Panama's Caribbean coast to Medellín, Colombia's second-largest city. But standing in their way is the notorious and dangerous Darién Gap. For the teams, their only option is to bypass it by sea, all while enduring a lengthy and costly boat journey, which could put their dwindling budgets under pressure. Among the teams are brother-and-sister duo Roman and Harleymoon Kemp, who this week, are confronted with a heightened security risk on the route to Medellín... As the race continues, 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 if he had considered taking his famous dad rather than his sister on the show with him, Roman only had one thing to say: "No way!" He continued: "I am very lucky that I do a lot of stuff with my dad, and I think that the reason I do those things is I can't wait to show my kids or my grandkids what my relationship was like with my dad. With this, it's such a privilege to be able to do something so special with your sister. "It's such a privilege to be able to have that and to also show that to future generations and to share an experience. The other side of it is for personal reasons, travelling and seeing new places and seeing different cultures or being in certain experiences has such a great impact on my perspective and what life is about." Harleymoon also revealed to Radio Times magazine that their mum had previously been asked to go on the show. "My mum [Shirlie Kemp, a former backing singer for Wham! and half of Pepsi & Shirlie] was asked to be in the first celebrity Race across the World and was going to take me, but thought it sounded too hard. I was glad to have another chance to go," she said. Celebrity Race Across the World continues on BBC One and iPlayer on Thursday 4th December at 8pm. Add Celebrity Race Across the World 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 Radio Times Podcast.
Who left I’m a Celebrity 2025? All the eliminated contestants
Another famous face has left the I'm a Celebrity 2025 jungle, after the public were left to vote once more. It's been almost two weeks since the original line-up of 10 celebrities entered the jungle. Since then, they've well and truly been put through the ringer, facing some chilling beasties and creepy crawlies in the camp alone, not to mention the horrors of the trials. But they couldn't all stay in the jungle playing happy families forever. Alex Scott and Eddie Kadi became the first two celebrities to leave the jungle, followed by Vogue Williams and then Kelly Brook. But just as the campmates got comfy, time was up for yet another famous face to bid farewell. But who was it? Read on for everything you need to know about the eliminated campmates so far. Who left I'm a Celebrity 2025? Ruby Wax Audiences were left shocked upon discovering that Ruby Wax was the fifth celebrity to be leaving the I'm a Celebrity jungle. Speaking to hosts Ant and Dec of her exit, Ruby said: "I’d done a show in a jungle so I thought, with people, it would be really interesting. But this is family and I’m really sad I’ve lost them. "I was the queen, not voted the queen. Suddenly they become your servants, when you’re the leader you believe… I can’t believe I’ve been voted out." Kelly Brook Kelly Brook became the fourth campmate to be voted out by the public and therefore out of the running to be the next Queen of the Jungle. Speaking of her time in the jungle, Kelly said: "What a fabulous group of people. It's been brilliant but I am so ready to come out. "It's a dream and so beautiful in there. It would have been nice to get to the final but there are people in there that want it more than me." Vogue Williams Despite being a late entry into the jungle, Vogue Williams left the competition early and became the third celebrity to be eliminated from I'm a Celebrity 2025. The podcaster said it felt "good" to be out of the jungle, admitting that: "It was getting pretty hard, I'm so hungry, but it's such a weird thing, because you kind of want to stay as well, because it's so fun in there." She added: "You’re just doing so many random things, and like everyone is such good fun. And yeah, I’ll be sad to leave." Eddie Kadi Eddie Kadi became the second campmate to be eliminated from I'm a Celebrity, following a public vote. "What a great time," Kadi said as he reflected on his journey on I'm a Celebrity. "I've made amazing friends, I’ve faced some fears, and to be fair it still feels surreal to be on such an iconic show." He added: "It's literally changed my life. Coming from the Congo, where we have a massive rainforest, I feel like I’ve had a taste of what my grandparents experienced, and I realise now why they were so humble. They were joyful regardless of any situation." Alex Scott Alex Scott was the first famous face to be eliminated from the I'm a Celebrity camp. Hosts Ant and Dec revealed to the camp that Alex and Kelly Brook were in the bottom two following a public vote. After a tense moment, the pair revealed that Alex had been eliminated. The former Lioness said she felt "free" to be out of the jungle, adding that she found the experience "incredible". "I'm so glad I got to do this series with such a great bunch of campmates," she said. I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! airs nightly on ITV1 and ITVX. Add I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 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 Radio Times Podcast.
Escape to the Country newcomer Richie Anderson: "I’m not just there to be the brown guy with an accent"
The host reveals he was inspired to leave city life behind by the TV series he now presents.
This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. As you can tell from my accent, which I like to say is as broad as my shoulders, I’m from the Black Country – not the countryside. I grew up on a council estate in Smethwick that had the nickname Concrete Jungle. I’m very proud of where I come from, but I didn’t encounter much green as a child and the only rural scenes I knew were the views from the train on football trips, following West Bromwich Albion for away games. That and a yearly holiday to Devon. After Smethwick I studied journalism in Leeds, and then, when I got a job on Zoe Ball’s breakfast show at Radio 2, I moved to London. I could hardly have had a more urban start to life. But now when we wake up in the mornings, my partner Dean and I can hear the cows mooing. Draw back the curtains and we see green fields and trees. Open the window and we can smell the muck being spread by the farmer. So, how did I get here? You could say my life’s been changed by a television programme. When I first moved down south, I was very excited. I had a dream job and the big city was all mine. But in reality, I struggled with life in London. Away from my other half, I was living on my own and finding the truth in that old cliché – big cities can be lonely places. Not just that; working in the TV and radio industry in London can feel like living at 100 miles an hour and I found it impossible to switch off. Life in the capital was making me unhappy. One thing kept my spirits up. When I returned home, I’d have a nap in the afternoon and would often wake up in time for Escape to the Country on BBC One. I found I was increasingly looking forward to a show that offered a glimpse of a better, calmer life away from the city. I began to realise that I needed my own escape to the country. One episode in particular convinced me to take the plunge. It came from Northamptonshire, which was described as “like the Cotswolds without the crowds”. It was also perfectly positioned between the Midlands and London. I rang up Dean and said, “Let’s just do it.” But I was worried. I went to school with people of all races and religions. I had lived in three of the most diverse places you could wish for. If we moved to the country, would I be the only brown person in our village? Would we be the only gay couple? The only young people? It turned out my preconceptions about country life were outdated. From the moment we arrived we were made very welcome. If you watch some TV dramas about rural Britain, you might get the impression it is inhabited entirely by older, middle-class people. In fact, I’ve found the countryside is getting younger and more diverse. My neighbours on one side are Polish; on the other, mixed heritage like me. And now, being part of the Escape to the Country team myself, I am working on a programme that shares that diversity. I’m not just there to be the brown guy with an accent – if you watch the show and the people it features, you’ll see a genuine commitment to providing a truer picture of our modern countryside. Escape to the Country changed my life. I hope that I can help other people, whatever their background, change their lives by showing them that the countryside – whether it’s to escape for a day out or to call it home – is there for all of us. The latest issue of Radio Times is out now – subscribe here. Escape to the Country is available to watch on BBC One. Add Escape to the Country to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">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 Radio Times Podcast.
Jeremy Clarkson questions whether there's a real secret weapon for The Traitors' huge success
Jeremy Clarkson has ruffled some feathers by questioning how much of hit BBC TV show The Traitors is "for real". While noting that he loves the show and describing it as a "belter", the former Top Gear presenter appeared to question whether some of the events of The Traitors are orchestrated by producers. According to The Sun, the Clarkson's Farm star said: "Come on, I’ve worked in television for 30 years. You’re not going to spend that much money on a programme where there’s a risk it all falls to pieces. "So, I’ve no idea how they’re doing it, but I bow down to them." He added: "I just don’t believe it’s all for real, because nothing in television is. I’m sitting there going, how are they doing this? It could just be unbelievably painstaking editing." Asked if he thought producers could be manipulating the show behind the scenes, he answered: "They must be, and I’m not just being a cynic, I know how television is made. "You can’t actually say to a contestant, ‘Say this’ and ‘say that’, you can’t but..." Clarkson has since clarified his comments in a post on X, suggesting that the editors are the show's real secret weapon. He wrote: "Whoa. People are saying I think that Traitors is faked. What I actually said is that I bow down in awe to the people who edit it." View oEmbed on the source website Studio Lambert has responded to Clarkson's claims and explained that producers are "very hands-off". Sam Rees-Jones, who oversees The Traitors US, said: "We’ve created the game and the format’s there, and we let them play it. We’re very hands-off producer-wise. We don’t tell people to go and talk to certain people. We don’t tell them because we don’t want to impact on the game." Clarkson's remarks come after a fourth season of The Traitors – the regular civilian version – was recently confirmed to begin on New Year's Day. This follows the huge success of the first ever celebrity iteration of the show, which received over 15 million consolidated views and crowned comedian Alan Carr as its champion. The Celebrity Traitors is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Add The Celebrity Traitors 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 else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 songs and dances confirmed for Musicals Week
The weather might be getting colder, but Strictly Come Dancing is really hotting up as the quarter finals are upon us. This weekend, the remaining couples will perform electric routines during the long-awaited Musicals Week, with a furry treat for audiences at home too. The BBC previously confirmed that Tom Fletcher would make a re-appearance in the ballroom but this time to perform a song from the new Paddington musical. 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 Musicals Week songs and dances Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Viennese Waltz to Never Enough from The Greatest Showman George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Argentine Tango to The Point of No Return from The Phantom of the Opera Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Samba to The Rhythm of Life from Sweet Charity Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Salsa to Dance at the Gym from West Side Story Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Charleston to Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat from Guys and Dolls 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 (Everybody Dance Now) by Bob Sinclar Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Paso Doble to O Fortuna by Carmina Burana Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Charleston to I Bet That You Look Good on the Dancefloor by Arctic Monkeys Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Quickstep to Reach by S Club 7 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Week 8 songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Waltz to Weekend in New England by Barry Manilow Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - American Smooth to My Guy by Mary Wells George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Rumba to Somewhere Only We Know by Lily Allen Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - American Smooth to You Don't Own Me by SAYGRACE La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - Couple's Choice to Don't Rain On My Parade by Barbra Streisand Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Tango to 12 to 12 by sombr Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - Jive to Sound of the Underground by Girls Aloud Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Paso Doble to Dream On by Aerosmith <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Untitled-design-25-10fe294.jpg" width="1200" height="840" alt="A brightly lit TV studio shows four judges seated behind a sparkly judging desk. They each hold up score paddles: the first judge displays a 9 and looks serious, while the other three judges hold up 10s, smiling and cheering. Colourful stage lights and an audience are visible in the background." title="Strictly Come Dancing judges" /> Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Week 7 songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Paso Doble to Amparito Roca by Jamie Texidor Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Couple's Choice to Sapphire by Ed Sheeran & Arijit Singh George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Vienesse Waltz to Somebody to Love by Queen Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - Samba to Samba by Gloria Estefan Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Charleston to Upside Down / Think by Diana Ross / Aretha Franklin La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - Foxtrot to Make Your Own Kind of Music by Cass Elliot Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Cha Cha to I Like It Like That by Pete Rodriguez Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - Tango to The Fate of Ophelia by Taylor Swift Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Salsa to You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) by Sylvester Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Halloween Week songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Salsa to Horny by Hot 'N' Juicy and Mousse T Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Rumba to Stay by Shakespears Sister Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - Tango to Abracadabra by Lady Gaga George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Cha Cha to Apple by Charli XCX Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - American Smooth to Mystical Magical by Benson Boone Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Argentine Tango to Red Right Hand by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - Paso Doble to The 5th by Beethoven Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Couple's Choice to Creep by Radiohead Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - American Smooth to Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Viennese Waltz to I See Red by Everybody Loves an Outlaw Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Icons Week songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Foxtrot to Here You Come Again by Dolly Parton Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Quickstep to Texas Hold 'Em by Beyoncé Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - Salsa to Spice Girls Medley George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Jive to As It Was by Harry Styles Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - Tango to Caught Up by Usher Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - American Smooth to Purple Rain by Prince Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Rumba to Think Twice by Céline Dion La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - Salsa to Strong Enough by Cher Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Quickstep to Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - Couple's Choice to Fight For This Love by Cheryl Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Cha Cha to Break Free by Ariana Grande Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Week 4 songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Rumba to Fast Car by Tracy Chapman Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Paso Doble to Diablo Rojo by Rodrigo y Gabriela Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova - Salsa to Maria by Ricky Martin Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - Couple's Choice to Golden by HUNTR/X George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Tango to Viva La Vida by Coldplay Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - Rumba to It Must Have Been Love by Roxette Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - Couple's Choice to Soca Medley Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Quick Step to Marvellous Party by Beverley Knight La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - Cha Cha to Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Foxtrot to L-O-V-E by Nat King Cole Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell - Charleston to Dance Monkey by Tones and I Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - Samba to La Isla Bonita by Madonna Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Argentine Tango to Angel of My Dreams by JADE Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Movie Week songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Quickstep to Suddenly I See from The Devil Wears Prada Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Foxtrot to The Way You Look Tonight from Swing Time Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova - Paso Doble to Sweet Child O'Mine from Thor: Love and Thunder Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - Samba to Dance the Night from Barbie George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Couple's Choice to Soda Pop from KPop Demon Hunters Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - Salsa to I Always Wanted a Brother from Mufasa: The Lion King Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - Rumba to No Time to Die from James Bond Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Cha Cha to She's a Lady from Miss Congeniality La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - Waltz to Feed the Birds (Tuppence A Bag) from Mary Poppins Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Paso Doble to The Plaza of Execution from The Mask of Zorro Ross King and Jowita Przystał - Paso Doble to Thunderbirds Theme from Thunderbirds Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell - Waltz to It Is You (I Have Loved) from Shrek Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - Charleston to A Little Party Never Killed Nobody from The Great Gatsby Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - American Smooth to Sixteen Going on Seventeen from The Sound of Music Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Week 2 songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Samba to La Bamba by Connie Francis Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Charleston to Been Like This by Meghan Trainor and T-Pain Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova - Viennese Waltz to Die With a Smile by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - Waltz to Your Song by Ellie Goulding George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Paso Doble to Game of Survival by Ruelle Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - Quickstep to Everybody Needs Somebody to Love by The Blues Brother Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - Cha Cha to I Heard it Through the Grapevine by Santa Esmeralda Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Tango to Training Season by Dua Lipa La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - Jive to Objection (Tango) by Shakira Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Viennese Waltz to Lose Control by Teddy Swims Ross King and Jowita Przystał - Waltz to Sunshine on Leith by The Proclaimers Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell - Cha Cha to Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden - Salsa to Bonkers by Dizzee Rascal and Armand Van Helden Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - Foxtrot to Rein Me In by Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Samba to Bam Bam by Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Week 1 songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Viennese Waltz to Cry Me a River by Justin Timberlake Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Samba to (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty by KC & The Sunshine Band Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova - Samba to Unbelievable by EMF Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - Cha Cha to yes, and? by Ariana Grande George Clarke and Alexis Warr - American Smooth to Stargazing by Myles Smith Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - Cha Cha to Push It by Salt-N-Pepa Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - Quickstep to Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Jive to One Way Or Another by Blondie La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - American Smooth to Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Jive to Get Ready by The Temptations Ross King and Jowita Przystał - Cha Cha to California Gurls by Katy Perry Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell - Foxtrot to Neighbours Theme by Barry Crocker Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden - Paso Doble to Battle Without Honor or Humanity by Hotei Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - Cha Cha to Best of My Love by Ella Eyre Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Waltz to TBC Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 6th December at 6:50pm. 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Channel 4 confirms Christmas 2025 TV schedule – including two Taskmaster specials
The schedule also features a heartwarming special starring Lenny Rush and a festive, Peep Show-themed Bake Off.
Channel 4 has confirmed its Christmas schedule for 2025, with a host of festive treats ready to air, including not one, but two new Taskmaster specials. While the fourth Champion of Champions special – which will see former winners Sam Campbell, John Robins, Andy Zaltzman, Mathew Baynton and Maisie Adam going head to head – will air on 22nd December at 9pm, the now-traditional New Year's Treat will air its first episode on Friday 2nd January at 9pm. The New Year's Treat will, for the first time, be made up of two episodes this time around, and will star Big Zuu, Jill Scott, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Sam Ryder and Susie Dent. Of course, it's not just Taskmaster on Channel 4's Christmas schedules – there is also new a one-off heartwarming special Finding Father Christmas, starring Lenny Rush and James Buckley, which will air on Christmas Eve at 7:30pm. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/78103Finding-Father-Christmas-12144e0.jpg" width="4642" height="3095" alt="Lenny Rush as Chris, James Buckley as Dad, Rochenda Sandall as Georgina, Hannah Fry, Greg Davies as Father Christmas, Stephen Fry, Ele McKenzie as Holly and Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock in Finding Father Christmas. Rush and Buckley are smiling at the camera together, and Rush is holding a snowglobe with the other characters inside." title="78103_Finding Father Christmas" /> That special, which previously went by the working title Dear Father Christmas, will follow a 16-year-old boy named Chris, who remains a staunch believer in Father Christmas and sets off on a "madcap mission" to prove it after his dad tries to bring him up to speed. Viewers can also expect Christmas specials for First Dates (23rd December at 9pm), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (24th December at 9pm), The Last Leg (24th December at 10pm) The Great Festive Pottery Throwdown (26th December at 7:45pm) and The Great Celebrity Bake Off (25th December at 7:40pm), with the latter being a special Peep Show edition. On Christmas Day itself, Channel 4 will also host its annual Alternate Christmas Message at 7:20pm, while there will be a Gogglebox Best of 2025 programme airing at 9pm. The Big Fat Quiz of the Year will also back at 9pm on 26th December, while The Last Leg of the Year and The Great New Year Bake Off will form treats ushering in 2026 – airing at 9pm on New Year's Eve and 7:40pm on New Year's Day, respectively. 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.
Celebrity Apprentice finally confirms release date for 2025 festive specials
The celebs will be tasked with designing biscuits which will then actually be sold in UK stores.
The Celebrity Apprentice will be coming to TV screens for a new instalment just in time for Christmas. To mark the show's 20th anniversary, the two-part special will air in partnership with Pudsey in aid of Children In Need. Earlier this winter, the BBC announced the flurry of famous faces who would be taking part and now, we finally know when they'll be on screen showing off their business acumen. The first instalment of the two-part special will air on Monday 29th December with the concluding episode following the next day on Tuesday 30th December – both at 9pm. The celebrity line-up includes the likes of Miranda actress Sarah Hadland, judge and TV personality Rob Rinder and EastEnders actor Jake Wood. It's been six years since the last celebrity spin-off of the show and this time round, audiences will watch on as the 12 candidates head to snowy Lapland in Finland to create a seasonal biscuit. The famous faces 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. A percentage of the profits will go to Children in Need. Paul Broadbent, Director of Programmes at Naked, said: "We are delighted to announce The Celebrity Apprentice: Christmas Specials. "Not only will the two special episodes be immensely entertaining, but the biscuits made and sold in the lead up to the show airing will be raising vital funds for BBC Children in Need – it’s a win win. "The Apprentice has always been the ultimate test of business acumen and resilience. Now, with well-known faces stepping up to the challenge, we can’t wait to see how they fare under pressure." Tommy Nagra, Director of Content at BBC Children in Need, added: "This is the first time we have partnered with The Celebrity Apprentice. "The spirit of Christmas embodies kindness, generosity and giving, so it’s especially exciting that – for the first time ever – the product created during the show will be available in stores, with proceeds going directly to BBC Children in Need." The first celebrity spin-off of the show aired in 2007 for Comic Relief with the likes of Piers Morgan and Cheryl Cole taking part. There was a second special the following year featuring Alan Carr and Jonathan Ross, and a third in 2019 which saw Amanda Holden and Rylan Clark taking part. The Celebrity Apprentice is coming to BBC One and 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.
The Traitors season 4: Release date and latest news
After a myriad of murders, brutal betrayals, an iconic side-eye and a fart that had the whole cast in stitches… Celebrity Traitors came to an end last month. 19 celebrities were whittled all the way down to three during the finale, before the first-ever winner of the Celebrity Traitors was crowned. With the series having come to a conclusion, naturally thoughts are turning to when season four of the civilian series will be back on our screens. And fans will be pleased to hear that a release date for The Traitors season 4 has now been confirmed. Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, the fourth season of the series will see 22 people from across the UK descend on the Scottish castle for the ultimate game of deception and betrayal and the chance to win up to £120k. So, when can we expect it to land on our screens? Read on for everything we know about The Traitors season 4 so far. The Traitors season 4 release date It’s been officially confirmed that the brand-new series will launch on New Year’s Day at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. The release schedule for the first two episodes is as follows: Episode 1 - Thursday 1st January 2026 at 8pm Episode 2 - Friday 2nd January 2026 at 8pm It was announced by the BBC back in August 2024 that season 4 had been commissioned, along with a celebrity edition, with filming for both to take place in 2025. Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC, said of the renewal: "The Traitors has well and truly established itself as an unmissable highlight of the year, and the news of a fourth outing, alongside a brand new celebrity version coming to the BBC, will take the series to a whole new level. "It will once again be fascinating for our audiences to see who'll outwit, outplay, and outlast. Let the mind games begin!" Meanwhile, Mike Cotton, creative director unscripted at Studio Lambert and executive producer for The Traitors, said: "We are thrilled to be inviting some celebrities into our castle to come and play the game. "Seeing famous faces navigate the roundtable or don the infamous green cloaks will be unmissable TV, and what a double treat for the fans with series 4 also confirmed too. "There's a whole lot of exciting treachery and deception yet to come from the Highlands... Claudia's going to have to pack some extra knitwear." Can you apply for The Traitors season 4? No, unfortunately the moment has now passed to apply for season 4. However, applications for season 5 are now open, and will close on 31st May 2026. If you're keen to be the next adored Faithful or Traitor, you must be 18 years of age or older and fill out the application! You can apply now. Is there a trailer for The Traitors season 4? No. The official trailer is yet to be released for The Traitors season 4. However, to mark the release window announcement last month, fans were treated to an eerie teaser showing someone in a hooded cloak walking through a forest. The Traitors season 1-3 are available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
ITV confirms Christmas 2025 TV schedule – from The Chase to Bullseye Christmas specials
Nothing quite says getting into the Christmas spirit like getting stuck into some great television, and ITV has provided its crème de la crème this festive season. From Saturday 20th December to Friday 2nd January, viewers at home will be treated to a wealth of Christmas programming. The Yuletide festivities begins with a re-run of The Chase Celebrity Christmas special on Monday 22nd December at 5:55pm, which will be repeated across the week. Meanwhile on Christmas Eve, Santa Claus: The Movie and Love Actually will air, as well as a new instalment of Royal Carols: Together at Christmas at 7:25pm. Soap fans are in luck as they will be treated to back-to-back hour long specials of Emmerdale and Coronation Street, airing at 6:15pm and 7:15pm respectively. The Corrie will special will be followed by a brand new Bullseye Christmas special, The 1% Club Christmas special and Romesh Ranganathan's Parents Evening: Christmas special. Christmas night will conclude with Red One, the action comedy starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. The Christmas specials don't stop there, with The Masked Singer and Who Wants to be a Millionaire? releasing two new episodes on Friday 26th December (Boxing Day) at 7:30pm and 9pm respectively. For quizzing fans keen to test their general knowledge, the fun continues on Saturday 27th December with You Bet! On Tour, Wheel of Fortune and Ant & Dec's Limitless Win all airing festive episodes back-to-back from 6:30pm. And for those looking for a drama to sink your teeth into, UK audiences will be treated to The Hunting Wives for the first time, with ITV previously confirming it would exclusively showcase the first season of the hotly-anticipated Lionsgate drama that has already been airing in the US. Saturday 28th December's schedules are filled with movie galore, featuring the likes of How To Train Your Dragon, Grease, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and Top Gun. Alan Titchmarsh will be ringing in the New Year with a new edition of Love Your New Year's Day with Alan Titchmarsh on Thursday 1st January at 8:45am. It will be followed by James Martin's New Year's Day and Joe Wicks's New Year's Day. 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.
Gavin & Stacey stars reunite for new Christmas project tackling the nation's biggest festive quandaries
The first episode of the mini-series is out now...
Gavin & Stacey might have come to an end following last year’s Christmas finale, but stars Joanna Page and Mathew Horne are set to reunite this month in a new festive campaign from Waitrose. How to Say It With Food will focus on how Christmas conundrums – from family arguments to popping the big question – can be solved with food, and promises to feature Page and Horne’s relatable humour and on-screen chemistry. The new six-part mini-series will launch on Waitrose’s social channels on 2nd December 2025, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday and Friday in the lead up until 19th December. You can watch the first episode in the series below: View oEmbed on the source website Joanna Page said: “You thought you’d seen the last of us! Well, we’re back and what fun we had. I love food, so it was such a treat working with Mat and Waitrose on this new mini-series. "From a delicious turkey pie to a mouth-watering mushroom wellington, food is what brings people together over the festive season.” Mathew Horne added: “It was brilliant to be back on set with Joanna – it’s become a Christmas tradition. We’re very familiar with the classic Christmas conundrums, but there’s nothing that some good food can’t fix. "If I haven’t eaten it all first! Jokes aside, food really is the perfect way to show your love this festive season.” Emily Angliss, Senior Social Marketing Manager at Waitrose, added: “This Christmas, we’re celebrating the magical role that food plays in bringing people together and showcasing love." She continued: "Our new series is a funny compilation of seasonal scenarios that bring this to life and inspire our customers to say it with food. As a duo that are synonymous with family, friendship and love at Christmas across the UK – Mathew and Joanna were the perfect fit.” How to Say It With Food follows the release of Waitrose’s romantic Christmas advert inspired by Love Actually, titled The Perfect Gift, which stars Keira Knightley and Joe Wilkinson. 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.​
When is the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final?
The end of Strictly Come Dancing is fast approaching, with just two more weekends to go before the grand finale airs live on BBC One. Each Saturday, audiences at home and the judges alike have been blown away at the level of performance from each of the couples. Sadly, two couples had their Strictly journeys cut short. Stefan Dennis and La Voix were both forced to withdraw from the competition due to injuries, meaning this year's final will consist of just three couples. But just when will the final take place? Read on to find out when viewers can tune into the final and what we can expect the yet-to-be announced finalists to be dancing when the day comes! When is the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final? With the quarter finals almost underway, it has become clearer when the live grand final will air. The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final will air on Saturday 20th December on BBC One and iPlayer. The exact timings of the night are yet to be confirmed, but be sure to keep this page bookmarked as we'll update with the latest information once we have it! Which celebrities could be in the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final? At the time of reporting, any of the current celebrities still in Strictly Come Dancing 2025 could be in the final. Based on recent eliminations and withdrawals, there will likely be three Strictly pairings headed to the final, as the next two episodes will whittle down the line-up. At the moment, the following celebrities could be in the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final: Amber Davies Lewis Cope Balvinder Sopal George Clarke Karen Carney Rest assured, once the three finalists have been unveiled, this page will have the latest! What are the songs and dances for the Strictly Come Dancing final? There is a little while to go before the songs and dances for the final will be revealed, but it is likely the series will follow suit and will see the pairs perform three dances. As in previous years, the couples will perform a Judges' Pick, a show dance and their favourite dance from the competition. Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and iPlayer. Add Strictly Come Dancing 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 Radio Times Podcast.
When is the I'm a Celebrity 2025 final? Air date and time confirmed
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! kick started last month on ITV and later this week, a brand new King or Queen of the Jungle will be crowned. The series began on 16th November, with audiences introduced to the star-studded cast, comprised of Martin Kemp, Ruby Wax, Angry Ginge, Kelly Brook, Eddie Kadi, Alex Scott, Jack Osbourne, Aitch, Shona McGarty and Lisa Riley. Two latecomers then joined the camp in the form of Vogue Williams and Tom Read Wilson and since, two campmates have been eliminated. But it will all come down to one moment, as the public will be given the chance to vote for their favourite campmate. So, when is the I'm a Celebrity 2025 final? Read on to find out. When is the I'm a Celebrity 2025 final? CONFIRMED: The I'm a Celebrity 2025 final will air on Sunday 7th December on ITV1 and ITVX. What time is the I'm a Celebrity 2025 on TV? The I'm a Celebrity 2025 final will kick off at 9pm on Sunday night. The episode will be jam-packed and will conclude at 10:40pm, with fans being treated to an addition 40 minutes of jungle antics. Who are the I'm a Celebrity 2025 finalists? The finalists for I'm a Celebrity 2025 are yet to be revealed, with the iconic cyclone challenge expected to come in the days leading up to the final. We'll be sure to keep this page updated with the latest once we know more! I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! returns to ITV on Wednesday 19th November at 9pm. Add I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 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 Radio Times Podcast.
Celebrity Traitors' final breaks new ratings record as consolidated viewing figures released
The Celebrity Traitors took the nation by storm back in October, and in the process has become the biggest title of 2025 across the UK at 7 days so far this year. The BBC has confirmed that the first series concluded its run with an incredible 15 million viewers, which has seen the biggest on demand audience of any series across the market at seven days since records began. The sixth episode has seen the highest 28-day figure for the series so far at 15.2 million. In addition, the series to date at 28 days has averaged 14.8 million viewers per episode, with 3.1 million 16-34 year olds tuning in. The series saw a star-studded cast of 19 celebrities enter the iconic Traitors castle ready to play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust. In the end, Alan Carr was announced as the winner, raising a whopping £87,500 for his chosen charity, Neuroblastoma UK. Shortly after its conclusion, the BBC confirmed its renewal, alongside the publication of a new Economic Impact Report, which reveals The Traitors franchise – including the UK, US, and Celebrity editions – has generated an estimated £21.8 million boost in Gross Value Added (GVA) to Scotland’s economy since filming began in 2022. Hayley Valentine, Director of BBC Scotland, said: "The Traitors is an immense TV success story and it’s fantastic to have multiple versions of it filmed in Scotland. We welcome and celebrate it. "This report highlights the many ways that Scotland is seeing a direct economic benefit from The Traitors filming here and, working together with our partners, we will use this success to promote sustainable growth within Scotland’s creative industry." Claudia Winkleman will return with a new series of The Traitors early next year with new twists and new players in the ultimate game of trust and treachery as 22 people from across the UK descend on a Scottish castle to win up to £120,000. The Celebrity Traitors series 2 will return later in 2026. 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.
Who's on Richard Osman's House of Games this week?
A new batch of celebs will be testing their knowledge this week.
Richard Osman's House of Games is back on our screens with its ninth season, inviting a crop of celebrities each week to go head-to-head in a series of games that puts their general knowledge to the test. As ever, a daily winner is declared following a quick-fire round at the end of each show before the scores are tallied across the week to crown a Friday champion. But which celebrity guests will be battling it out for glory this week? Here's everything you need to know about the celebrities taking part in Richard Osman's House of Games. Who's on Richard Osman's House of Games this week? This week's celebrity contestants are Will Bayley, Montell Douglas, Giovanna Fletcher and Josh Pugh, who will put their general knowledge skills to the test in a week of quiz games. Will Bayley is a professional Paralympic table tennis player, ranked world No. 1. He has competed in the 2016 Summer Paralympics and the 2014 World Championships. Montell Douglas, or Fire as some may know her, is a multi-sports Olympian. She is the former record holder for the 100 metres at 11.05 seconds. More recently, fans have watched her on Gladiators and Strictly Come Dancing. Giovanna Fletcher is a podcaster and presenter, best known for her popular podcast, Happy Mum Happy Baby. In 2020, Fletcher appeared on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here and was crowned queen of the castle. Josh Pugh is a stand-up comedian who first began performing in 2014. Richard Osman's House of Games continues on Monday 1st December at 6pm on BBC Two and iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who left Strictly 2025? Eighth celebrity to be voted out revealed
As the Strictly Come Dancing quarter-final approaches, another celebrity has been eliminated from the running, after a tough week in the ballroom. It was a week of highs and lows for the celebs, with both Amber Davies and Karen Carney securing their first ever perfect scores, before each of the stars took part in the chaotic Instant Dance challenge. However, not everyone can go through to the next week's show, which will be Musicals Week, with two couples ending up in the dance off - Balvinder Sopal and Alex Kingston. The judges ultimately decided to save Balvinder, with Alex becoming the latest star to leave the competition after performing the Cha Cha to Ring My Bell by Anita Ward with partner Johannes Radebe. When asked by presenter Tess Daly about her time on the show, Alex said: “I had never in my wildest dreams imagined that I would last this long. It’s been just the most incredible journey for me. I feel quite proud of myself because I’ve loved the process, I mean 100%, you can tell by my smile. Everyone always says that their dance partner is a friend for life, but JoJo really will be.” When asked by Tess about their brilliant partnership, Johannes added: “I’ve never grinned as much as I have in the last few weeks. Thank you Alex for being a trooper, I will hold on to the memories. As far as the dancing goes, I think we’ve achieved what we wanted to achieve. These memories are just the beginning for us, we can say that we are very much a Strictly family.” It was a difficult week for Alex, who admitted that she wasn't happy with her performance. She agreed with the judges' critiques - even after a particularly brutal comment from Craig Revel Horwood, who declared that her performance got "worse and worse and worse". "The thing is, when I'm watching the show as a member of the public, most of the time I do agree with Craig," she said. "So now that I'm in it, I can't go 'Oh no, he's talking rubbish,' because I know myself watching the telly would agree with him." She continued: "Also I feel like this is a time just to sort of talk to the public, actually, about where we're all at as competitive dancers in this. And it's never really discussed, when you're at the sharp end, how our bodies are really suffering." After Alex's performance, Craig awarded her just 4 points, before she was given 6 apiece from Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas and a more generous 7 from Anton Du Beke. That put her total score at 23 – her lowest score in the competition since her very first dance back in week 1. However, with some stunning dances under her belt, the actress is sure to be proud of her time on the show as a whole. Now, it's time to look forward to the quarter-final - which will see our stars take part in yet another high-stakes dance challenge. Hold onto your glitterballs... Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 6th December at 6.50pm. Add Strictly Come Dancing 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 Radio Times Podcast.
Strictly fans call for "iconic" format twist to become regular feature after chaotic scenes
One fan even thinks the brand new Instant Dance challenge should win a BAFTA...
Ever since it was announced earlier this month that Strictly Come Dancing would be introducing a brand new dance challenge, fans have been desperate to see how it would shape up. Now, finally, we've seen the first iteration of Instant Dance – and it's safe to say it was a pretty chaotic experience! The challenge started with the couples wearing dressing gowns, before they were each given an envelope containing a piece of paper that revealed which dance style they'd be performing. They were then played a brief snippet of the song they'd be dancing to before being taken to a clothing rack to choose their outfits. After a hurried change backstage – which included some slightly surreal moments and a bizarrely dressed Nikita Kuzmin declaring his love for live TV – the couples then took their places on the stairs, and were given ten seconds each to plan a 40-second routine. First up, Alex and Johannes performed a Rumba to Show Me Heaven by Maria McKee, followed by George and Alexis's Tango to Prince’s When Doves Cry and Lewis and Katya's Jive to Wake Me Up Before You Go Go by Wham. Next up, Balvinder and Julian performed a Paso Doble to The Animals’s Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood, before Karen and Carlos danced a Cha Cha Cha to The Four Seasons hit Beggin’ and Amber and Nikita closed things up with a Samba to Shakira's Whenever Wherever. The studio audience appeared to be loving the experience, with Claudia declaring that "everyone has goosebumps." And the judges seemed no less excited by the whole affair, with a delighted Anton Du Beke exclaiming that he wanted to see the challenge repeated every week and remarking that some of the celebs had danced better in the challenge than in their earlier routines. After a brief deliberation, Craig Revel Horwood announced that the judges had decided to award 1 point to Karen and Carlos, 2 to George and Alexis, 3 to Alex and Johannes and 4 to Amber and Nikita. He then handed over to Shirley Ballas to reveal the final two, with Lewis and Katya being named winners and taking 6 points just ahead of Balvinder and Julian on 5. Read more: Strictly star Alex Kingston admits her "body is suffering" after brutal score from judges Strictly Come Dancing star Amber Davies in tears after receiving score from judges All in all, it was a pretty breathless time, and many viewers at home took to social media to voice their enthusiasm for the new challenge – and calling for it to become a returning feature. "I’m so serious I need the Instant Dance to happen EVERY series. Iconic tv," wrote one fan, with another adding: "Forget I said I didn’t want the instant dance I just had the BEST TIME." Meanwhile, referring to a moment in which Claudia hurried backstage clutching a pink dress, a third viewer wrote: "This is surely a BAFTA winning moment. Absolute chaos with Instant Dance. I love it." One viewer was a little more torn, writing, "I can't tell if this #StrictlyComeDancing 'instant dance' is the best idea or complete utter madness," while another fan was more sure of their verdict, declaring, "This #Strictly Instant Dance is a brilliant idea: you get to eavesdrop on how the dancers and celebs interact, everyone is out of their comfort zone, and anything could go wrong." When the challenge was first announced, head judge Shirley Ballas explained how it had "the power to change everything for our couples" and added that it would "challenge them in ways they have never been challenged before." She continued: "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!" Although the challenge didn't quite change everything, it did lead to some alterations to the leaderboard, with Amber's 4 points putting her alone at the top after she scored a perfect 40 with her first dance, while Lewis leapfrogged Karen – who had also scored 40 earlier in the show – into second place. Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 6th December. Add Strictly Come Dancing 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 Radio Times Podcast.
How to vote in Strictly Come Dancing 2025
All the instructions and information you need to make sure you can vote for your favourite couple on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2025.
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 need to be signed into your BBC account. If you voted last year, providing you're using the same device, you should still be signed in and ready to vote. But if you have never voted before, you will need to register for a BBC account in order to vote. Once the vote is open, the couples will be listed in alphabetical order. You can cast your votes by selecting your favourite duo by clicking the plus icon next to their name so that a 1 appears in the box between the plus and minus icons. Once you've allocated all your votes, you won't be able to press the plus icon anymore. If you're happy with your votes, then click 'Submit X votes' at the bottom of the page. Once submitted, the votes cannot be changed. When does the vote open for Strictly Come Dancing? Voting opens during each live show. Be careful though: the vote does not open until all the couples have danced, which means you have to wait until near the end of the show to cast your votes. Is it free to vote online for Strictly? Voting online is free for Strictly Come Dancing 2025. Can you vote by phone? No, you can no longer vote by phone for Strictly Come Dancing. The BBC confirmed it had scrapped its premium-rate phone voting system before the 2025 series began, with the Eurovision Song Contest becoming the last major BBC show to offer it. Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and iPlayer. Add Strictly Come Dancing 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 Radio Times Podcast.
Strictly Come Dancing star Amber Davies in tears after receiving score from judges
The West End star received her first perfect 40.
Strictly Come Dancing star Amber Davies was left in tears after she and pro partner Nikita Kuzmin received their first perfect score of the series. Emotions were high this week for the pair, who danced a Jive to Proud Mary by Tina Turner. Amber received rave reviews from the judges, with each of them awarding her and Nikita a 10 for their stunning performance - leaving Amber in tears before she headed off to get ready for the Instant Dance challenge. Shirley Ballas admitted she was left "speechless" by the stunning dance, praising Amber's "outstanding" footwork. Meanwhile, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke praised commended the star for keeping up an incredible amount of energy throughout the dance, while Craig Revel Horwood gave the pair a one-word review: "Fab-u-lous!" Amber wasn't the only star to receive a perfect score in week 10, however, with Karen Carney also receiving a well-deserved 40. She and partner Carlos Gu danced their Couples' Choice to Lady Gaga's Born This Way, stunning the judges and receiving a standing ovation from the studio audience. However, it wasn't smooth sailing for all the celebs this week, with former Doctor Who star Alex Kingston receiving her lowest score since Week 1. The drama didn't end there, however, with the stars then competing in the Instant Dance challenge, which saw them pick a dance style at random from ones they have learnt in the competition so far - and decide how to dance it in 10 seconds, with the judges scoring their efforts. Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 6th December. Add Strictly Come Dancing 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 Radio Times Podcast.
Strictly star Alex Kingston admits her "body is suffering" after brutal score from judges
The former Doctor Who star received her lowest score since week 1.
Alex Kingston had the tricky task of opening this week's episode of Strictly Come Dancing – and unfortunately the Doctor Who star wasn't at her best, admitting to making several mistakes during her Cha Cha routine. That led to some pretty harsh comments from the judges, especially Craig Revel Horwood, who told her that the performance got "worse and worse and worse". But speaking to Claudia Winkleman backstage, Alex explained that she had no complaints about his feedback, while also pointing out that at this stage of the competition the dancing was beginning to take its toll on her physically. "The thing is, when I'm watching the show as a member of the public, most of the time I do agree with Craig," she said. "So now that I'm in it, I can't go 'Oh no, he's talking rubbish,' because I know myself watching the telly would agree with him." She continued: "Also I feel like this is a time just to sort of talk to the public, actually, about where we're all at as competitive dancers in this. And it's never really discussed, when you're at the sharp end, how our bodies are really suffering." After Claudia pointed out that the rest of the contestants and dancers were nodding along in agreement, Alex added: "My 62-year-old self is saying, 'What are you putting me through?' But my spirit and my soul is going "la la la la la, I don't want to know. I want to keep on dancing." "But there is a point where you go, this is what the life of a dancer is like. And all of these dancers know what I'm going though or what the other contestants are going through which is physical problems and fatigue and stuff like that – but it's still a competition." Read more: Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard 2025: Full judges' scores LIVE Strictly Come Dancing 2025 songs and dances confirmed for Week 10 Of course, eventually it was time to go to the judges for their scores, with Craig awarding her just 4 points, before she was given 6 apiece from Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas and a more generous 7 from Anton Du Beke. That put her total score at 23 – her lowest score in the competition since her very first dance back in week 1. But of course, with the public vote also factoring in, all is not lost – especially when we consider that tonight will see the introduction of the new Instant Dance challenge, which will see more points up for grabs and which Shirley Ballas previously revealed would "change everything." So there's still plenty to dance for! Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 29th November at 6:35pm. Add Strictly Come Dancing 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 Radio Times Podcast.
Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard 2025: Full judges' scores LIVE
This week will see a major twist for the stars!
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+9+9) = 37 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (8+9+9+9) = 35 La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - (7+8+9+9) = 33 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (7+8+8+8) = 31 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (6+7+8+8) = 29 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (6+7+7+7) = 27 Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - (6+7+7+7) = 27 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard Week 7 Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - (9+10+10+10) = 39 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (9+10+9+10) = 38 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - (8+9+9+9) = 35 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (8+10+8+9) = 35 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (8+8+9+9) = 34 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (7+8+7+8) = 30 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - (7+8+7+8) = 30 La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - (6+8+7+8) = 29 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (7+7+7+7) = 28 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard Week 6 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - (10+10+10+10) = 40 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (9+10+9+10) = 38 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (9+9+8+9) = 35 La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - (8+9+9+9) = 35 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (8+9+9+9) = 35 Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - (7+8+8+8) = 31 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (6+7+8+8) = 29 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (7+7+7+7) = 28 Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - (6+7+7+7) = 27 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - (6+7+6+7) = 26 Read more: Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Goldstein stunned by surprise message from British pop music icon Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard Week 5 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - (9+9+8+8) = 34 Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - (8+8+8+9) = 33 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (8+8+8+9) = 33 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (7+8+8+9) = 32 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - (6+9+7+8) = 30 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - (7+8+7+8) = 30 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (7+7+7+7) = 28 Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - (6+8+7+7) = 28 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (7+7+7+7) = 28 La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - (6+7+7+8) = 28 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (6+7+6+8) = 27 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard Week 4 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (8+9+10+9) = 36 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - (8+9+9+8) = 34 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (8+9+8+8) = 33 Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - (7+8+8+8) = 31 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (7+8+7+8) = 30 Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - (7+7+7+8) = 29 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - (6+8+7+8) = 29 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (7+7+7+7) = 28 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (6+7+7+7) = 27 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - (6+7+6+7) = 26 Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell - (5+7+7+7) = 26 Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova - (4+6+7+7) = 24 La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - (3+4+2+5) = 14 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard - Weeks 1,2 + 3 combined Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - 92 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - 91 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - 85 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - 82 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - 80 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - 77 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - 76 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - 73 Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - 72 La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - 71 Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - 67 Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova - 52 Ross King and Jowita Przystał - 44 Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell - 39 (Stefan missed Week 3 due to illness) Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden - 29 (Thomas was the first person to be eliminated) Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard - Week 3 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - (9+10+9+9) = 37 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (8+9+9+9) = 35 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - (8+8+8+8) = 32 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (6+8+9+8) = 31 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (7+8+7+8) = 30 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - (7+7+6+8) = 28 La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - (7+7+7+7) = 28 Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - (6+7+7+7) = 27 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (7+7+6+6) = 26 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (4+7+7+ 7) = 25 Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - (5+7+6+7) = 25 Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova - (4+6+6+6) = 22 Ross King and Jowita Przystał - (4+5+5+5) = 19 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard - Week 2 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (7+8+8+8) = 31 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (7+8+8+7) = 30 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (7+7+8+8) = 30 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (8+7+7+7) = 29 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - (7+7+6+7) = 27 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - (6+7+6+7) = 26 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - (6+6+6+7) = 25 Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - (6+6+6+6) = 24 Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - (5+6+6+6) = 23 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (4+5+5+6) = 20 La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - (4+5+5+5) = 19 Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell - (4+4+4+5) = 17 Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova - (3+4+4+5) = 16 Ross King and Jowita Przystał - (2+4+4+5) = 15 Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden - (2+3+4+4) = 13 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard - Week 1 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (7+8+8+8) = 31 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - (7+7+7+7) = 28 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - (6+7+7+7) = 27 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (7+7+7+6) = 27 La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - (6+6+6+6) = 24 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (6+6+6+6) = 24 Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - (5+6+6+6) = 23 Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell - (4+6+6+6) = 22 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (4+6+5+6) = 21 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - (4+5+5+5) = 19 Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - (4+4+4+5) = 17 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (4+4+4+5) = 17 Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden - (2+4+5+5) = 16 Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova - (3+4+3+4) = 14 Ross King and Jowita Przystał - (2+3+2+3) = 10 Strictly Come Dancing is available to watch on catch-up on BBC iPlayer. Add Strictly Come Dancing 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 Radio Times Podcast.
I'm a Celebrity 2025 cast: Confirmed line-up of contestants
This year's cast features two EastEnders actors, a comedian, a former Lioness, and more...
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 something you can pay to do. So now I am 40, I think it will be pretty cool to do I’m a Celebrity!" Tom Read Wilson Age: 39 Job: TV personality Instagram: @tomreadwilson Tom Read Wilson is a TV personality and actor who once appeared as a contestant on The Voice UK. Since then, he has served as the receptionist and client co-ordinator on Celebs Go Dating. Tom is rather scared about heading into camp, admitting he is as "fearful as a porcupine". He said: "My first thought when they approached me about taking part was abject terror. But I have got a very strict rule in life. If the only reason that you don’t want to do it is fear, you must do it whatever it is. I’m fearful as a porcupine and I am very nervous that my grey cells won’t dance properly in camp, too. "At home, I do a cryptic crossword every day, I always have a book on the go and I am a bit worried that my frontal lobes will drop off if I don’t have a lubricant for it. I can be vague at times and I don’t want to scatter brain cells over the camp!" Martin Kemp Age: 64 Job: Musician and actor Instagram: @martinjkemp Martin Kemp is a musician and actor, best known for being part of the new wave band Spandau Ballet, as well as his role as Steve Owen in EastEnders. Kemp has shared that his son, Roman, is jealous that he's going into the jungle. Roman took part on the show in 2019 and came third – and has offered some advice to his father. "He told me to go in and enjoy it all," Kemp said. "He said it's the most fun he has ever had and he said, 'I am really jealous; I know how much fun you are going to have.'" Just as Martin voted for Roman to do the "worst trials", Roman has promised to do the same! Eddie Kadi Age: 42 Job: Comedian Instagram: @comeddiekadi Eddie Kadi is a multi-award-winning stand-up comedian and radio presenter, and was the first black British comedian to headline the O2 Arena in London. Over his career, he has hosted the MOBO Awards, as well as the official red carpet show for BET International and BET Africa in Los Angeles, and the main stage of the Afro Nation Festivals across the world. In 2023, he appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and was paired with Karen Hauer. Speaking of taking part on I'm a Celebrity, Eddie said: "I have had a few friends who have done it like Oti Mabuse and Babatunde. They have all come back with such great stories. You only live once and I said 'yes' immediately. "Raising a daughter is a beautiful thing and my daughter is extremely excited. It’s going to be a story for her every single day. And if I were to be crowned ‘King of the Jungle’, my daughter would be the proudest daughter in the world." Alex Scott MBE Age: 41 Job: Sports presenter Instagram: @alexscott2 Alex Scott is a former professional footballer turned pundit, and has been the presenter of Football Focus since 2021. A self-described introvert, Alex shared she will need to "push" herself to "speak out around all of the different and big personalities". She explained: "Not going into myself for being the shy one will be my big challenge. People see you on TV and they assume you are outgoing, that loud person, but take me to red carpets or events and I am the one in the corner going, ‘Talk to me, please give me a plus one so I don’t have to be that person who walks in on my own’. It’s going to be a challenge." Kelly Brook Age: 45 Job: Model and radio DJ Instagram: @iamkb Kelly Brook is a model and actress, and has appeared in a number of films and TV programmes including Survival Island, Smallville, Celebrity Juice and Britain's Got Talent. She recently starred alongside her husband Jeremy Parisi in Celebrity Race Across the World. The radio DJ had always vowed to never take part in I'm a Celebrity, but had a change of heart after running the London Marathon, admitting the race made her realise she can do things she never thought possible. "I have said I will never do I’m A Celebrity… several times. I didn’t think it was ever in me to do the challenges and bushtucker trials. But since I have been with my husband, we have done a few things that I’ve surprised myself by," she explained. "We did Race Across the World and I ran the London marathon this year – two things I never thought I had in me. I’m such a fan of the show that I thought, ‘Maybe I could do it, maybe I could cope.’ I won’t know unless I try and so I am going to throw myself into it." Angry Ginge Age: 23 Job: Media personality Instagram: @angryginge13 Angry Ginge, real name Morgan Burtwistle, is a content creator who rose in popularity for his live streams surrounding FIFA and football-related content and has amassed over three million followers across social media. Despite having only ever been away from social media for a week, the content creator knew he couldn't turn down the opportunity to appear on the show when he was first approached. "I’ve watched the show on the sofa with my mum ever since I was a kid," he said. "To take part in it this year is something I couldn’t pass up on. “But my whole life is spent on the phone. I’ve been away once for a week. And so, two to three weeks without it is going to be very educational to see how I will do!" Jack Osbourne Age: 39 Job: Media personality Instagram: @jackosbourne Jack Osbourne is a media personality and the youngest child of Sharon Osbourne and the late Ozzy Osbourne. Over the years, he has starred in a number of programmes fronted by his family, most notably The Osbournes in the early 2000s. Despite feeling nervous about what lies ahead in the jungle, Jack said he is looking forward to throwing himself into the I'm a Celebrity life. He said: "I definitely had to think about doing this programme. It’s an absolute commitment but the real reason why it is popular is people sit at home saying, 'Could I do that?', so I think a lot of why I’ve said 'yes' is the intrigue and how would I survive that? I am very nervous though!" Ruby Wax OBE Age: 72 Job: Presenter and comedian Instagram: @rubywax Ruby Wax is a presenter and comedian who shot to fame in the '90s thanks to her popular chat shows. She was also a script editor on the popular BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. But the comedy legend is looking to show the public the "real her" while in the I'm a Celebrity camp. "It hasn't actually sunk in that I am doing this but I am really looking forward to meeting my fellow campmates," Ruby said. "In my personas before, I looked quite aggressive and pushy, and I think it was just my nerves. I am not aggressive, it's the way I talk. I'm not confrontational and it looked like I was." Shona McGarty Age: 34 Job: Actress Instagram: @shonabmx Shona McGarty is an actress best known for her portrayal of Whitney Dean on EastEnders. She left the role last year, and has been working in theatre since. The actress has "always wanted" to do I'm a Celebrity and is looking forward to finding her voice outside of the script and character she grew up playing. She said: "Everyone expects me to wear massive gold hoop earrings and have a ponytail while eating chicken nuggets! But I am nothing like that. I’m looking forward to using this experience to be completely myself, which nobody has seen." 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. The rapper is hoping to inspire young viewers that it is possible to achieve anything in life as well as raise awareness about Down Syndrome, a genetic disorder his sister Gracie has. Aitch admitted he cancelled gigs to take part in the show, and said: "On a personal Harrison level, this show is something I grew up watching in our house. It would almost be disrespectful to say ‘no’. Why would I not do it? "On an Aitch level, I feel like I have got this calling to raise awareness for Down Syndrome and I feel that’s the perfect place. Also, you don’t always want to be stuck in the same world forever. "You can branch out and do other things. You don’t have to stick to the code (rap world), because you think that’s cool. I did have to cancel some gigs for it. But you are never going to branch out if you do the same thing all the time." Lisa Riley Age: 49 Job: Actress Instagram: @lisajaneriley Lisa Riley is an actress and comedian, best known for her role as Mandy Dingle on Emmerdale. She decided to finally say yes to I'm a Celebrity because she is turning 50 next year. She said: "It's 30 years on and off playing Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale and 10 years of being sober. It’s like a big baguette where everything I wanted was in it! And it’s I’m A Celebrity’s 25th series anniversary too." I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! airs nightly on ITV1 and ITVX. Add I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 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 Radio Times Podcast.
I have one message for you: Please watch Stand Up to Cancer because it saves lives
Nobody is immune from cancer, so don't delay screenings, writes The Last Leg host Adam Hills.
This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. My dad had stomach cancer when he was 55 and leukaemia when he was 69. Just before he died he told me, “Good luck with everything in London.” When I was asked, two years later, to host Stand Up to Cancer, his words had even more resonance. I felt like he’d been saying, “Do this for me.” My dad died at the end of 2012. It’s 13 years down the track, but I still feel like I’m doing this for him. My co-presenter and friend Davina McCall’s connection to cancer has become even more personal over the last couple of weeks, having revealed she’s undergone surgery for breast cancer. She’s said it was caught “very, very early, which is incredibly lucky”. When I saw the news, I sent her a message saying, “I’m always amazed by the amount of preparation you do for Stand Up to Cancer, but you’ve gone above and beyond the call of duty this year!” Her response? Well, she wrote back, “This is why I f**king love you!” I’ve said this many times: the best way to make brilliant live TV is to stand next to Davina McCall. Her message is to get checked, don’t delay. That sums up exactly what we want to say with Stand Up to Cancer. We need to get that message out there. According to figures from Cancer Research UK, at least nine million people in the UK aren’t up to date with their cancer screening. I admit that I’ve also, in the past, felt a fear of screening. In Australia, you have a bowel cancer test when you’re 50. [Bowel cancer screenings are offered to people over 50 in England, Scotland and Wales and those over 60 in Northern Ireland]. I didn’t do mine until I was 54. I feared the worst and was squeamish about posting an envelope with my poo in it. Now I understand the importance of not delaying and of getting checked early. It can literally save your life. In 2024, the Princess of Wales and the King both announced their cancer diagnoses. That is a reminder that anyone can get it. Nobody is immune because of rank, privilege or wealth. We present Stand Up to Cancer every two years and, since its UK launch in 2012, it has raised over £113 million, funding 73 clinical trials and projects involving more than 13,000 cancer patients nationwide. The money has funded research such as robotic and laser-assisted cancer surgery, AI to help detect and treat cancers, and even lollipops that could help detect mouth cancer. Every time we get up to host the show, it feels like there’s been another breakthrough, another treatment, a less invasive form of radiation therapy or chemotherapy. But because it’s not sexy – it’s scientists working quietly in a lab – we don’t hear enough about that. This year, as well as special editions of Celebrity Gogglebox and The Last Leg, we’ll feature, for the first time live on UK television, clinical consultations with cancer specialists, from Addenbrooke’s and Royal Papworth Hospitals. These will unfold in real time to demystify what happens inside a cancer clinic and hopefully take away some of the fear around diagnosis. The producers have asked me, “Is there anything you’re not up for on the night?” Well, in 2021 I had my butt cheeks waxed while doing a reverse bungee jump outside Wembley Stadium to raise funds for Stand Up to Cancer, and in 2020 I had a prostate exam live on air to encourage men with symptoms to get themselves checked. I’m not sure there’s any part of my body that’s unscathed! But if I have one message to RT readers, it’s please watch because it helps. Our job is to entertain you as a viewer and keep you watching for three hours. But it’s also to show you how your donations help, because they really do. A fiver can help save a life. The latest issue of Radio Times is out now – subscribe here. To find out more about Stand Up to Cancer and how you can get involved or make a donation, visit its official website. Stand Up to Cancer's special night of programming airs on Friday 12th December on Channel 4. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What are embarrassing TV moments in an age where nobody actually gets cancelled and there's no such thing as bad publicity?
We used to enjoy watching celebrities go off-piste – but now those moments are called "content" and have lost their frisson.
This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. It’s not often you feel sorry for Tom Cruise. Whether he’s diving headfirst into Paris’s Olympic stadium, defying gravity perched aloft Dubai’s Burj Khalifa or just donning a pair of Ray-bans to ride a motorbike along an ocean-front, he invariably epitomises cool, as if he were the love child of The Fonz and Huggy Bear – that is, with one exception. In 2005, he turned up on Oprah Winfrey’s chat show, ostensibly to promote his latest film. Instead, intent on expressing his love for future wife Katie Holmes, he variously shook his host’s shoulders, fist-pumped the floor and finally leapt onto the couch. Were we all having what he was having? Not so much. Instead, Winfrey spoke for everyone when she pointed out, “We’ve never seen you behave this way before.” In that brief, shining moment, Cruise “went viral” before it was a thing and proved he shares hallowed turf with Noel Edmonds (solemnly addressing his own Guardian statue in his recent documentary), Holly Willoughby (asking This Morning viewers, “Are you OK?” We’re fine!), Guy Goma (who went for a job interview at the BBC and ended up live on News 24) and Judy Finnigan (jaw-droppingly top-dropping at the NTA Awards). All have given us TV moments to watch through our fingers but never fully turn away from. Now they’re among those featured in an irresistible 5 documentary series (most embarrassing of all, it includes your friendly columnist as a nodding head, but don’t let that put you off). But why can’t we get enough of such clips? What puts the “fest” in “cringe”? View oEmbed on the source website It ill becomes us to dwell on the most obvious answer, everyone’s favourite German word schadenfreude, that is, pleasure derived from another’s misfortune, but it’s clearly a factor. Specifically, though, TV aims to offer us a world shinier, blander and more scripted than our real lives, so when humanity in all its foibles succeeds in breaking through, it’s both immensely jarring and wonderfully relatable. It’s no fun when there’s a clear victim – a young Taylor Swift was ill-prepared for Kanye West to storm her stage at the 2009 MTV VMAs, and a pair of judges were sacked after they shredded a young contestant on New Zealand’s X Factor, shouting “You’re a laughing stock” – but for the most part, such moments offer a refreshing antidote to all the blandness we’re otherwise fed. View oEmbed on the source website Except, these kinds of clips pretty much all date from TV times gone by. These days, there’s so much media on offer that very few what we used to call “watercooler moments” have the power to cut through the noise and stop us in our tracks. While the nation can still pause for an irate BGT contestant to throw an egg at Simon Cowell, it’s no more eventful than the slurry of such incidents available on TikTok; it’s Beadle’s About on tap. Bloopers used to be edited out, saved for the director’s reel and revealed at the wrap party. Now they’re edited in, shared with millions and called “content”. Something more profound, too, has occurred along the way. From politicians to presenters to fake heiresses to Tinder swindlers, very few public figures still remain in thrall to a single invisible referee that used to guide our behavioural norms; instead they strive for clicks, views and comments to measure success. We live in an age where there really is no such thing as bad publicity, and nobody, but nobody, actually gets cancelled. That we’ve reached this state of affairs is far more embarrassing than Judy’s button-popping boo-boo or even Tom’s sofa-leap of love. The latest issue of Radio Times is out now – subscribe here. The Most Embarrassing TV Guests airs on Saturday 6 December at 10.35pm on 5. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is on The Graham Norton Show tonight?
Graham is back with a new cohort of guests this week.
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 Radio Times Podcast.
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2025 cast: Confirmed line-up
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 introduce me to a few muscles I didn’t know I had. I can’t wait to live my best life on that dancefloor." Melanie Blatt Age: 50 Job: Singer Instagram: @melanieblatt Professional dance partner: Kai Widdrington Melanie Blatt is an English singer who is best known for being part of the girl group All Saints, which she became a member of in 1997. As part of the band, Melanie had five UK number one hit singles and won two BRIT awards, selling over 10 million albums worldwide. She has also released music as a solo artist, including single Do Me Wrong and See Me. In 2o13 and 2015, she also appeared as a judge on The X Factor NZ. On joining Strictly Come Dancing this Christmas, Melanie Blatt said: "If you can't have a dance at Christmas, when can you?! I'm so excited to meet Kai and start training to make this a dance to remember." Jodie Ounsley Age: 24 Job: Sports star and TV personality Instagram: @jodieounsley Professional dance partner: Neil Jones Jodie Ounsley is a former professional Exeter Chiefs rugby player, who many viewers will recognise from Gladiators as Fury. Prior to her role on the BBC One series, Ounsley was very successful in her sporting career, having won titles for former England Women's Rugby Seven's player, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu British Champion and five times World Coal Carrying champion. Jodie has been profoundly deaf from infancy, and received a cochlear implant as a child, becoming one of the youngest people in the UK to undergo the procedure. Jodie Ounsley said: "I'm absolutely buzzing to be doing the Strictly Christmas Special. Being the first female rugby player means a lot to me too. "I honestly can’t wait to get stuck in, I’m used to smashing into people so this is definitely going to be a challenge!" Nicholas Bailey Age: 54 Job: Actor Professional dance partner: Luba Mushtuk Nicholas Bailey is an actor 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 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." Babatunde Aléshé Age: 39 Job: Comedian Instagram: @babatundecomedian Professional dance partner: Nancy Xu Babatunde Aléshé is a comedian and podcaster who fans may recognise from his various TV appearances, including Taskmaster, Celebrity Gogglebox and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. He, alongside comedians Mo Gilligan and Eddie Kadi, recently launched a new podcast Man Like You. Babatunde Aléshé said: "I used to do a little dancing when I was in college. I used to do Street Locking and Break Dancing, but then I found comedy and pursued that instead. "At 39 I’ve accepted that a good two-step is all I need to get by at any function, but I know that won't be enough for Strictly! Let's hope the old moves come back to me in time for Christmas." Brian McFadden Age: 45 Job: Singer Instagram: @brianmcfadden123 Professional dance partner: Michelle Tsiakkas Brian McFadden is a singer-songwriter who rose to fame as a member of Westlife, achieving 12 number one singles including Flying Without Wings and World of Our Own. Brian later topped the charts as a solo artist, and went on to release four solo albums. In recent years Brian has released two albums and toured extensively as part of Boyzlife, his collaboration with Keith Duffy. McFadden said of joining the festive line-up: "I’m delighted to be a part of the Strictly Christmas special. We are big fans of Strictly in our house so to be dancing on Christmas Day on such a magical show will make it a Christmas to remember." 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. 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I'm a Celebrity 2025 confirms final date as ITV hit set to conclude with extended episode
Fans might be loving the show, but when will it end?
The final date for I’m a Celebrity 2025 has been unveiled, with ITV announcing an extended episode for the annual TV event. The 25th season of the show, which has thrown a new line-up of twelve celebrities including Shona McGarty, Alex Scott and Martin Kemp, into the Australian jungle camp, is already into its second week. And now it’s been confirmed that the final will air on ITV on Sunday 7th December. The episode will begin at the usual time of 9pm and run all the way through until 10.40pm, meaning fans will get an hour and 40 minutes of jungle drama. I'm a Celebrity 2025 returned to our screens on 16th November, introducing fans to the first 10 famous faces in the line-up, before Vogue Williams and Tom Read Wilson were revealed as this year's late arrivals on 20th November. There have been plenty of dramatic moments on the show so far, but Wednesday's (26th November) episode saw tension ramp up even further as the campmates were split for a new ‘Rivals’ challenge. The new format saw the contestants pitted against each other in head-to-head Bushtucker Trials, with the public voting for the pairings. The winners in the trials, which included Lisa Riley, Vogue Williams, Jack Osbourne, Ruby Wax, Alex Scott and Angry Ginge, were then sent to the newly named Win City. Meanwhile, the losers, which included Martin Kemp, Eddie Kadi, Kelly Brook, Aitch and Tom Read Wilson, were sent to Doomsville and forced to live in bleak conditions. Contestants from each of the camps will go head-to-head again in upcoming episodes. I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! returns to ITV on Wednesday 19th November at 9pm. Add I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 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 Radio Times Podcast.