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Hannah Waddingham reveals reason she ‘hasn’t had a date in years’ as she opens up on ‘dry’ love life & why she never wed

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Hannah Waddingham reveals reason she 'hasn't had a date in years' as she opens up on 'dry' love life & why she never wed


AFTER starring opposite Tom Cruise and Ryan Gosling, Hannah Waddingham has had more than her fair share of heart-throbs this year.

But the Ted Lasso actress admits she is still holding out for another — to be her real-life boyfriend.

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Actress Hannah Waddingham fears she’s ‘too picky’ to find a manCredit: Getty
Ted Lasso actress Hannah alongside co-star Jason Sudeikis

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Ted Lasso actress Hannah alongside co-star Jason SudeikisCredit: AP
Hannah starring in steamy Ted Lasso scene with Toheeb Jimoh

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Hannah starring in steamy Ted Lasso scene with Toheeb JimohCredit: Apple+

In her most revealing interview to date, she confessed she has not been out with anyone in years, saying: “It’s so long since I had a first date, I honestly can’t remember.”

The British star, who caused a huge stir with a surprise appearance on The Voice on Saturday night, last had a boyfriend in 2022 before splitting from Italian businessman Gianluca Cugnetto.

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They had been together for a decade and were rumoured to have been engaged.

Hannah, who joined The Voice as a guest mentor for Tom Jones, revealed her love life was now “dry”.

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She said: “I’m so busy and just a bit picky.

“I want a guy that scoops me up and goes, ‘I’ve got you, I don’t care if you’ve got your make-up on or not, I’m happy to lie in bed with you and have Marmite on toast and a glass of milk’.

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“And just be a lovely positive, charismatic soul.

“I’m 50 and I’m like, ‘Dude, if you are not going to step up, step off and be gone. Sod off until someone fabulous comes along’.

“I’d rather hang with my girlfriends and gay friends and be respected.”

Admitting she has no idea why her romantic life had hit such a dry spell, she detailed the two things likely to put her off a potential partner.

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“What’s my deal breaker? I’m going to be very basic — a bad kiss. You know that nothing else works, nothing else is going to work.

“But also eye contact, eye contact is key.”

Hannah also ruled out a man with “a sweaty palm” but added: “Honestly, it’s so long ago, I can’t actually remember.”

Although she has never been married, Hannah revealed she was once engaged to an unnamed man, thought to be Gianluca, but ditched the wedding plans after being disappointed by “bland” wedding dresses that did not suit her curvy figure.

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She said: “I think it’s why I’ve never got married because I was engaged once, and I put on all these wedding dresses and I was like, ‘Oh, this is pedestrian’. I mean, it was so bland.

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Hannah helping Sir Tom on The Voice, with host Emma WillisCredit: instagram/emmawillis
Hannah and fellow Ted Lasso Emmy-winner Brett Goldstein in 2021

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Hannah and fellow Ted Lasso Emmy-winner Brett Goldstein in 2021Credit: Getty

“If I was going to do it, I would be in a bikini on the beach — a white bikini on the beach.”

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Hannah began dating Gianluca in 2012, after meeting him through a mutual friend. They have daughter, Kitty, who was born in 2014 after a struggle with fertility issues.

The couple were last seen together in April 2022 at the Olivier Awards in London. Hannah has never spoken out about the break-up but in 2023 she said her “primary function is being a single mama”.

Fizzled out

She was briefly linked later that year to singer Alfie Boe, a long-term friend, after they were seen together on a number of occasions while she prepared to present the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.

But a few months later the relationship had “fizzled out”.

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Hannah said she would be open to dating another celebrity and revealed that when it comes to celebrity crushes, she has the hots for actor Sam Rockwell.

Talking to the Table For Two podcast, released last week, she said she would love to work with the Green Mile and Iron Man 2 star “if I could stop gawping at him in a different way”.

Hannah with Gianluca Cugnetto and their daughter Kitty in 2017

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Hannah with Gianluca Cugnetto and their daughter Kitty in 2017Credit: Alpha Press
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Hannah starring opposite Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy this yearCredit: (C)Universal Pictures / Supplied by LMK

She added: “He is almost aggressively, revoltingly talented and unfortunately very taken.”

When it comes to romance, Hannah reckons looks are not the main attraction.

Instead, she likes her men to be “charismatic, joyful, kind, twinkly and silly”.

She says: “I’m a pretty picky girl really and have such a very specific kind of criteria for things.

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“One of the main things with guys, just come on man, positivity — positivity and charisma and I’m your gal.

“But there’s an awful lot of misogs (miserable old gits) out there. I don’t need it.”

She added: “I don’t go much on stereotypical cutey pie, whatever, sexy, whatever.”

I feel if I didn’t have those two I would die on the spot

Hannah Waddingham

While romance eludes the sought-after star Hannah, who released a hit Christmas album last year, is focusing on her “baby girl and music” ahead of a man.

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She added: “I feel if I didn’t have those two I would die on the spot.”

She also has her film career to keep her busy.

This year she appeared with Ryan Gosling in the Hollywood movie The Fall Guy as well as getting a part in the eighth Mission: Impossible film, opposite Tom Cruise, which is set for release in 2025.

Hannah’s route to the top has not been an easy one.

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She has previously spoken about how her 5ft 11in height lost her numerous roles because producers did not want to cast her opposite shorter male stars.

One of her first breaks was in Benidorm, which she joined in the fifth series, playing Tonya Dyke.

But she revealed tottering around in a bikini led to her being persistently “groped”.

“I’d never been groped in my life.

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‘Nothing like Rebecca’

“But I was groped three times in one week in Benidorm,” she says.

“To get on set, I had to walk through the hotel dressed as Tonya in some non-existent bikini and high heels with blokes gawping at me . . . or rather groping me.

“I had to stop myself doing what I’d instinctively do — knock their blocks off — because I was working.”

In 2016, she was cast as Septa Unella in the fifth season of Game Of Thrones and then went on to get the role of AFC Richmond owner Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso in 2020.

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Hannah says Rebecca was a part she could identify with, and slip into more easily than any other she has played — but still insists in real-life she is nothing like her.

Hannah said: “I can literally think as her and think as me, like on a dime. There’s been plenty of times when people have said, ‘She’s you, Rebecca Welton’s just like you’.

“I’m nothing like Rebecca. But I can slip into her. It’s like sliding doors. It’s just who you could have been in a different life.

My primary function is being a single mama

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“I like playing characters who are that slight slice of who you could have been, should we have taken different choices.”

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Hannah’s part in Ted Lasso has proved so popular that she has been nominated three times in the Emmys, for the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy, and won once.

Now she has landed a role in the upcoming Christmas animation Tiddler.

With work all over the globe, she is often torn away from her South West London home and daughter Kitty, and has previously spoken about her “mum guilt”.

Hannah told presenter Michelle Visage: “She said, ‘Mummy, we were talking at school about who inspires us and I said Harry Styles . . . and you’. I went, ‘What, me?!’ Joking. I mean, I was slightly gutted about getting second billing.

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“I said, ‘Baby girl, you have made my day, my week, my month and my year, because you know Mummy struggles being away from you.”

However, she has said Kitty will always remain her priority.

“My primary function is being a single mama,” Hannah says.

“I keep saying to her that we are a team and that I have to do this. I have to strike while the iron is hot.

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“I’m not so conceited that I would think that I will always have this kind of focus.

“I’ve always said to her, ‘Mummy must take this time while the light shines on me, because the light shines on you.’”



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Gregg Wallace probed over making inappropriate sexual comments to female staffer leaving his MasterChef future in doubt

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GREGG Wallace’s future on MasterChef was under fire last night after it emerged he was probed over inappropriate sexual comments to a female BBC staffer.

Bosses rapped the host in 2018 for taking off his top and bragging about romps, we can reveal for the first time.

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Gregg Wallace is being probed over inappropriate sexual comments to a female BBC stafferCredit: Rex
Bosses rapped Wallace in 2018 for taking off his top and bragging about romps

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Bosses rapped Wallace in 2018 for taking off his top and bragging about rompsCredit: Instagram
Wallace with MasterChef co-host John Torode

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Wallace with MasterChef co-host John TorodeCredit: BBC

He was also accused of being rude and insulting to women on a different show in 2023.

Last week the BBC pledged to clean up bad behaviour.

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But an insider questioned why Wallace was allowed to stay on the flagship cookery show “despite allegations about his conduct”.

The BBC will now face fresh questions as to why the 59-year-old was kept on despite its vow to clean up its workplace culture after a string of scandals.

Insiders told The Sun concerns were raised about his behaviour six years ago — when he was accused of making “inappropriate sexual comments” to a female staffer on BBC game show Impossible Celebrities.

He was hauled into a meeting after claims he boasted about his sex life and took his top off in front of the woman, “mortifying” members of the production team.

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Wallace was then hit by allegations last year that he spoke to women in a “derogatory” manner while filming BBC’s Inside The Factory.

A source said: “There are questions to be asked about the decision to allow Gregg to continue on MasterChef despite these previous incidents.

“The BBC say they are keen to clear up issues around workplace culture but have allowed Gregg to remain on a flagship show despite allegations about his conduct.”

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The 2018 incident was unreported until an insider contacted The Sun after the BBC’s launch last week of a review into workplace culture, with a vow to tackle “abusive behaviour”.

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Wallace was reported to BBC chiefs for making “consistent inappropriate comments” to the younger woman while they worked on Impossible Celebrities, a panel show.

They also claimed that audience members allegedly overheard comments made by Wallace, who said it was “just banter”.

A source told The Sun last night: “Gregg was accused of making inappropriate comments to a younger, female member of the production team.

“He is said to have been boasting about his sex life with his partner at the time. At one point, Gregg was also accused of taking his top off in front of the woman which felt inappropriate. Gregg appeared to think it was all just banter and is also said to have made some comments in front of the live audience.

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“The team working on the show were mortified and told BBC top brass what had happened.”

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Wallace, who has been married four times, was then ordered to change his behaviour.

The source continued: “The BBC took immediate action and Gregg was called in to have a meeting with them. He made it clear that he didn’t mean anything by what he said but he was read the riot act and told to change his behaviour.”

However, last year he stepped down from BBC show Inside The Factory following allegations he had been “rude towards staff and continued to talk in a derogatory manner, especially to women”.

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The incident, reported in The Times, was said to have happened during an episode filmed at the Nestle factory in York.

A complaint about Wallace’s language was made to production company Voltage TV.

Gregg was accused of making inappropriate comments to a younger, female member of the production team

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The presenter was spoken to and told to “moderate” it. Wallace was said to be “appalled” he had “caused such offence”.

The non-sexual allegation is said to have played a part in his ­decision to quit the role after seven series. He later hit back and confirmed that, while there was an “argument” at the factory, it was “not offensive”.

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Wallace said: “There was an argument inside the factory, the reporting isn’t accurate. There was an issue and I thought this is the perfect time to come out.”

He went on: “I don’t want to discuss the issue but it wasn’t what the papers said it was.

“There was nothing offensive to anybody, that’s just people guessing. It was a decent time to come out.”

Despite these incidents, Wallace continued to host MasterChef with John Torode.

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The pair have fronted the popular cooking competition since 2005.

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Wallace’s future on MasterChef was in doubtCredit: BBC
Wallace and fourth wife Anna

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Wallace and fourth wife AnnaCredit: © Neil Genower

The latest allegations emerged after the BBC workplace review was announced last Friday.

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It follows a series of scandals which have plagued the organisation in recent months.

They include the child sex photos disgrace of former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards and the Strictly Come Dancing bullying probe.

In a statement, the BBC said it was aiming to crack down on “abuse of power”.

BBC Chair Samir Shah said: “I cannot emphasise enough that I am fully committed to tackling inappropriate or abusive behaviour.

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He is said to have been boasting about his sex life with his partner at the time. At one point, Gregg was also accused of taking his top off in front of the woman which felt inappropriate

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“For most of us it is a joy to work for the BBC and that should be the case for everyone.

“Nobody working in the BBC should ever feel fear or worry while working here.

“What is clear to me is that we must ensure the BBC is a safe, secure and welcoming workplace for everyone.”

The BBC’s probe aims to “ensure the consequences of inappropriate behaviour and abuse of power are understood by everyone”.

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A spokesman said it intends to publish a report next spring.

Wallace started off as a market trader before moving into broadcasting. He has three kids, including one with fourth wife Anna, who he met on Twitter in 2013.

On the latest allegations, a spokesman for the BBC said: “Whilst we do not comment on individuals, if issues are raised they are dealt with swiftly and appropriately at the time.

“We do not tolerate any form of inappropriate behaviour and have robust processes in place.” ­

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Wallace’s reps said: “No comment.”

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New Big Brother feud revealed as Ali savagely brands co-star ‘false’ in shock showdown

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BIG Brother stars Ali savagely branded Khaled “false” in a shock showdown on tonight’s episode.

In the bathroom, Izaaz and Ali discussed Khaled as she questioned his authenticity.

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Ali has been called a 'bully' after a series of putdowns

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Ali has been called a ‘bully’ after a series of putdowns

Izaaz mentioned to Ali that she may want to chat with him as he mentioned an interaction between him and Ali earlier in the evening.

Ali decided to confront Khaled upstairs and try to get her concerns off her chest.

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Ali said: “I heard you thought that we thought there was a vibe up here.”

Khaled responded: “It just seemed, like no one wanted to say hi, some people seemed emotional [trails off]…”

Ali went on: “You know what it is Khaled… I think you’re a nice boy.

“But I find, sometimes the interactions I find false and I find that very, very difficult because then I don’t wanna engage with it because I don’t wanna play into, like I don’t wanna be fake with you. A

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“nd I don’t wanna be shaking your hand and hugging you when inside I’m thinking I just don’t buy it.”

Ali continued by noting that Khaled seemed to lack empathy during the eviction by yawning and acting bored during a stressful situation.

Khaled responded: “I wasn’t the only one, but yes.”

Referring to an earlier conversation, Ali said, “There’s no need for these long speeches about how you want check in on us and make sure we’re okay. It’s not authentic…”

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Ali said: “I don’t hate you; I don’t dislike you. All of the good things I’ve said about you are true, but I think some of your interactions are false.”

Many fans were shocked by Ali’s cruel putdown.

One wrote: “I hope Khalid can instantly evict Ali.. let’s get the bullies out early this year.”

A second posted: “Ali is trying to use her degree to belittle and indirectly bully Khaled … cute.”

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A third said: “Ali is so fake, can tell she was the high school bully.”

“REVOKE ALIS THERAPIST LICENSE, she’s literally being a bully right now,” a fourth said.

Another added: “Ali is gaslighting Khaled is INSANE, she’s lying to his face. SHE IS BEING FAKE ITS A GAMESHOW AND PEOPLE ARE ACTING LIKE PLAYING IT IS WRONG. ALI IS A BULLY IM NOT HAVING THIS AND IZAZ IS A FAKE FRIEND.”

It comes after Ali admitted she thought Khaled was “fake”.

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Khaled was rewarded with immunity and became head of the house following the challenge tonight.

Ali told some of the group: “Can I just say, keep your inside thoughts inside Ali. Keep them inside.”

Lily piped up and said: “I’ll say it. I think Khaled is fake.”

Ali agreed and echoed: “I think Khaled is fake as well.”

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Lily went on: “I think everyone in here doesn’t see it except for me.”

Forensic psychologist Ali explained: “So, he’s worried about being perceived in a certain way.

“He doesn’t feel terrible. He wants to look like he feels terrible.”

He’s impression managing, he’s worried about being percieved in a certain way, he constantly will present himself as the nice guy

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“He doesn’t want to look like he’s revelling in a party because that will make him not look like a nice guy.”

Her comments stunned Rosie aka ‘Baked Potato’ and Izaaz .

It also surprised fans who have leaped to Khaled’s defence and are convinced Ali is trying to form an alliance and alienate him.

One wrote: “Is Ali trying to get everyone to dislike each other or…”

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A second said: “Sorry, but I like Khaled…I really don’t know why they’re saying he’s fake..He’s not done anything wrong tbh.”

This person simply commented: “Khaled is the realest.”

A fourth said: “Unpopular opinion: I don’t like Ali,” while this person echoed: “Seeing a very different side to Ali.”

This viewer posted: “This Khaled thing seems to be spinning out of control for no reason, he hasn’t even done anything yet to be perceived as fake.”

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Big Brother reveals HUGE twist that will change game forever

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BIG Brother left viewers on the edge of their seats as it closed tonight’s episode with a huge game changing twist.

The ITV2 reality show swore housemate Khaled to a ‘top secret’ mission in the diary room, after he won position as Head of House.

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Big Brother bestowed special powers on housemate Khaled who is now Head of HouseCredit: ITV2
The reality show revealed there will be a huge game changing twist in the TV show, which has never been done before

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The reality show revealed there will be a huge game changing twist in the TV show, which has never been done beforeCredit: Rex

Yet in the final moments of the show on Sunday night, it was revealed that he would be granted the power to influence nominations, which has never been done before on the show.

Viewers watched as Big Brother told Khaled: “There you will choose your special power, the power that will change the fate of your fellow housemates.

“This is top secret, you cannot mention this to anyone. The power is in your hands.”

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At the end of the show, narrator Marcus Bentley revealed: “Tomorrow night, the head of house gains new powers as Big Brother reveals a game-changing secret.”

After the cliffhanger ending, viewers took to social media share their excitement and try to guess what will be included in the top secret challenge.

One person wrote: “Can’t wait to see what this big secret is!!”

Another shared: “This will be good.”

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One viewer joked with their own theory for the huge twist as they posted: “I think I know what the “secret” is in Big Brother.

“What if…. Big Brother opens a secret door and suddenly Khaled is competing in LOVE ISLAND! He gets to pick one more person to go along with him and it’s MARCELLO!”

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Yet some pointed out that Khaled seemed baffled by what Big Brother was revealing, and not too sure on what was happening.

One eagle eyed viewer wrote: “Safe to say Khaled hasn’t a clue what Big Brother just told him.”

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The official Big Brother Twitter account hinted at the drama to come as it wrote: “Big Brother has revealed that as Head of House, Khaled has the power to influence Nominations. Tune in tomorrow at 9pm so see it all unfold in Big Brother’s Secret Basement…”

The replied flooded in from viewers who have already slammed the twist as ‘meddling’.

One person wrote: “Yeah you should have brought this show back under the USA‘s format from the get-go. We dont need silly basement gimmicks and bullshit montages either. You’re on the right track but stick to it.”

Another added: “So, we had one series of back-to-basics. Now it’s back to the Channel 5 meddling.”

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During the follow up show, Big Brother: Late and Live, presenter Will Best was allowed to reveal what the upcoming twist would be.

Towards the end of the show he said: “This is important, I can exclusively reveal that as Head of House Khaled will face a decision, a big decision in tomorrow night’s show.

“He’s going to have the power to save and replace one of the housemates facing eviction or keep all the housemates facing eviction and just add another one with a killer nomination of his own. It’s big stuff.”

Big Brother 2024 cast

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A brand new batch of Big Brother housemates are living it up in the famous compound.

Meet the cast of the 2024 series:

  • Rosie, 29, dental assistant from Cornwall.
  • Emma, 53, aesthetics business owner from Altrincham.
  • Segun, 25, charity videographer from Watford.
  • Nathan, 24, pork salesman from Dumfries.
  • Daze, 24, climate activist from London.
  • Khaled, 23, sales manager from Manchester.
  • Martha, 26, NHS administrator from Scarborough.
  • Lily, 20, Chinese takeaway server from Warrington.
  • Ali, 30, Forensic psychologist from London.
  • Thomas, 20 amputee footballer from Carlisle.
  • Ryan, 28, marketing and events from Stockport.
  • Hannah, 24, HR consultant from West London.
  • Izaaz, 29, sales consultant from London.
  • Sarah, 27, spa account manager from Shrewsbury.
  • Marcello, 34, youth mentor from East London.
  • Dean, 35, barber from East London



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Nick Knowles breaks silence on Strictly exit as he give update on injuries – admitting they left him ‘yelping in pain’

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Nick Knowles breaks silence on Strictly exit as he give update on injuries – admitting they left him ‘yelping in pain’


Nick Knowles has broken his silence after his Strictly Come Dancing journey came to an end tonight.

The DIY SOS star, 62, returned to the BBC dance competition on Saturday after a touch and go week.

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Nick Knowles shared a health update following his Strictly exit tonightCredit: Instagram
The DIY SOS star became the third celebrity to be eliminated

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The DIY SOS star became the third celebrity to be eliminatedCredit: Eroteme

Nick and pro dancer Luba Mushtuk found themselves in the dance off against Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu – with Nick being unanimously voted off by the judges.

Following his exit, the TV presenter took to Instagram with a smiling snap with his fiance Katie Dadzie at the studios.

He admitted being voted off will give him the chance to properly recover and deal with his injuries.

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Nick wrote: “Thank you for all your messages, it’s been so much fun!

“Now I can sort out the injuries and spend time with my family and my lovely fiance Katie, who has been supporting me through the Strictly adventure.

“Mostly holding my hand while I’m yelping in physio and doctors appointments,” followed with a laughing face emoji and a love heart icon.

Shayne scored a total of 30 points and was seventh in the leaderboard, while Nick only received 21 points from the judges and was second from the bottom on Saturday.

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Both couples performed their routines again tonight; Shayne and Nancy danced their Cha Cha to Ain’t No Love (Ain’t No Use) by Sub Sub feat. Melanie Williams.

Nick and Luba then took to the dancefloor with their Charleston to Rain on the Roof from the film Paddington 2.

After both couples had danced for a second time, the judges delivered their verdicts.

Striclty Come Dancing’s Nick Knowles shares major update

Craig Revel HorwoodMotsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke all chose to save Shayne and Nancy.

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With three votes in favour of Shayne and Nancy, they had won the majority vote – meaning Nick and Luba had been eliminated.

Head Judge Shirley Ballas also agreed and said she would have saved Shayne and Nancy.

When asked by co-host Tess Daly about his time on the show, Nick said: “I’ve really, really been surprised by how much I’ve loved doing it and by two things that happen.

“One is how much you care each week, and the other is how much you don’t want to let down your partner.

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“The only reason I could do this is simply because of Luba’s changes, she’s been amazing.”

A tearful Luba said: “I’ve never met someone as determined as you, and I remember you saying that if you do your best, you’ll be very happy.

“I think you did more than your best. Thank you.”

When asked by Tess about his partner Luba, Nick said: “Luba’s been amazing and just been so fabulous every day.

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“And I should say thank you also to all the background staff, the physios, all the people that have actually got me through this week, and to all of my fellow competitors who have been absolutely astounding, beautiful people.

“There are some amazing dancers up there, and I will love watching the rest of the series.”

Nick’s future on the show had been hanging in the balance after he suffered two nasty injuries.

His most recent left him on crutches and forced the pair to miss Movie Week last weekend.

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Prior to dancing, Nick revealed he had been looking forward to doing the routine for his 10-year-old son Eddie, whom he said was a huge fan of the Paddington movie.

Motsi said she was “100% sure” Knowles’s son was proud of him following the dance.

Nick was forced to pull out of last week’s live show after an accident during the dress rehearsal left him on crutches.

The star fell out of a jump and sustained an injury to his knee.

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Prior to this, Nick had also hurt his shoulder while changing a car tyre away from show rehearsals.

Although he was able to struggle through that week’s dance, he did take part in several training sessions while wearing a sling.

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Luba was close to tears as her and Nick’s time on the show came to an endCredit: Eroteme



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Strictly 2024 leaderboard: The scores from week three of the BBC dance competition


The 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing has eliminated its third celebrity contestant.

BBC One’s popular reality competition, which has this year been at the centre of a PR storm over alleged mistreatment of contestants, continued on Saturday (12 October), with the elimination being announced the following night.

Week Four saw Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri top the leaderboard with pro partner Aljaž Škorjanec, dancing the Charleston in a performance that earned 39 points from the judges. EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick and opera singer Wynne Evans also scored well, amassing a total of 34 points each.

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Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell also floored both judges and viewers with an intricate salsa, which scored 30 points.

It was TV presenter Nick Knowles, along with his partner Luba Mushtuk, who was placed in Sunday’s dance off opposite singer Shayne Ward and his partner Nancy Xu.

Ward and Xu performed a Cha Cha to “Ain’t No Love (Ain’t No Use)” by Sub Sub feat Melanie Williams, while Knowles and Mushtuk danced a Charleston to “Rain on the Roof” from the film Paddington 2

Knowles, who had missed the previous week after sustaining a shoulder injury, was ultimately eliminated from the series by a unanimous vote.

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Tess Daly interviews Nick Knowles and Luba Mushtuk on ‘Strictly’ (BBC/Guy Levy)

Asked about his time on the series, Knowles said: “I’ve really, really been surprised by how much I’ve loved doing it and by two things that happen. One is how much you care each week, and the other is how much you don’t want to let down your partner. The only reason I could do this is simply because of Luba’s changes, she’s been amazing.”

Knowles follows contestants Tom Dean and Toyah Willcox in being eliminated from this year’s competition.

Mushtuk said: “I’ve never met someone as determined as you, and I remember you saying that if you do your best, you’ll be very happy. I think you did more than your best. Thank you.”

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Speaking about his partner, Knowles added: “Luba’s been amazing and just been so fabulous every day. And I should say thank you also to all the background staff, the physios, all the people that have actually got me through this week, and to all of my fellow competitors who have been absolutely astounding, beautiful people. There are some amazing dancers up there, and I will love watching the rest of the series.”

Strictly Come Dancing continues every Saturday night on BBC One.



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Strictly Come Dancing viewers have aired their thoughts after the third elimination of the 2024 series.

For the third time this season, members of the public cast their votes on Saturday night (12 October). You can catch up on what happened here, and see the full updated leaderboard here.

The results show on Sunday night (13 October) saw TV presenter Nick Knowles and pro partner Luba Mushtuk dance off against singer Shayne Ward and his partner Nancy Xu.

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Knowles had been absent for the previous week after sustaining a shoulder injury.

Ward and Xu performed a Cha Cha to “Ain’t No Love (Ain’t No Use)” by Sub Sub feat Melanie Williams, while Knowles and Mushtuk danced a Charleston to “Rain on the Roof” from the film Paddington 2.

Ultimately, it was Knowles who was eliminated from the competition, with all four judges agreeing that Ward would make it through to the next round.

Viewers reacted to the elimination on X/Twitter, with many expressing sympathy for Knowles following his injury last week.

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Tess Daly interviews Nick Knowles and Luba Mushtuk on ‘Strictly'

Tess Daly interviews Nick Knowles and Luba Mushtuk on ‘Strictly’ (BBC/Guy Levy)

“Definitely the right result. Shayne Ward should never have been in the dance-off. Nick Knowles did well despite his injuries though,” one person wrote.

“Poor Nick,” commented another. “I wouldn’t have bothered coming back.”

“Honestly I’m relieved Nick is going bc he needs to recover from his injury and I’m pretty sure he would’ve had to drop out anyway in the next few weeks,” someone else wrote.

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Speaking about his time on the series, Knowles remarked: “I’ve really, really been surprised by how much I’ve loved doing it and by two things that happen. One is how much you care each week, and the other is how much you don’t want to let down your partner. The only reason I could do this is simply because of Luba’s changes, she’s been amazing.”

Mushtuk said: “I’ve never met someone as determined as you, and I remember you saying that if you do your best, you’ll be very happy. I think you did more than your best. Thank you.”

Strictly Come Dancing continues every Saturday night on BBC One.



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