A HOLLYOAKS legend has confirmed her soap return – just weeks after signing up for a huge reality show.

Dancing On Ice returns in January and the star-studded line-up of celebrities taking part has already been announced.

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One of which is actress Chelsee Healey, who is teaming up with pro skater Andy Buchanan.

And it turns out the ITV show isn’t the only TV gig Chelsee has locked in for 2025.

The star, who plays Goldie McQueen, is going to be returning to Hollyoaks next year too, and revealed the news on social media.

Standing in the new Casa McQueen set Chelsee explains: “I’m skating straight back home after Dancing on Ice and I’m coming back to Hollyoaks.”

The star revealed the news whole dressed in a gorgeous maroon outfit with a beret on, as she excitedly told Hollyoaks fans her news.

“You may have seen our wonderful @chelseehealey is going to be on #DancingOnIce! ⛸But you heard it here first… Goldie WILL be back in the #Hollyoaks village! Good luck, Chelsee!” read the caption.

Chelsee’s fans were so excited to hear the news of Goldie’s return, as one penned: “Yay I can’t wait for Goldie’s return and good luck on dancing On Ice I’ll be routing for you,” said one person, while a second replied: “cannot wait for Goldie’s return.”

A third added: “Good news! I miss Goldie and can’t wait to see the McQueen reunion.”

The news follows Chelsee’s exciting pairing with Andy on the ice.

An insider told The Sun: “Chelsee is over-the-moon after being paired up with Andy.

“He’s been on the show for a long time so she knows she’s in safe hands.

“Chelsee is looking forward to getting stuck in and knows she and Andy will make a great team.”

Also taking part in the upcoming series are stars including EastEnders legend Charlie Brooks and Ferne McCann.

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There are just days to go until the end of the US presidential election, with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris going to extreme lengths in order to acquire votes – and Piers Morgan is a particular fan of Trump’s latest stunt.

Earlier this week, days after trying to depict himself as an everyman, Trump’s attempt to mock outgoing president Joe Biden somewhat backfired after finding himself the butt of many jokes once again.

Following his arrival in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Wednesday (30 October), Trump could be seen wearing a bright orange vest and, after getting off his private plane, proceeded to get into a garbage truck and conduct a. speech wearing the outfit.

The jokes started soon after Trump asked reporters: “How do you like my garbage truck?” He said the stunt was “in honour of Kamala and Joe Biden”, who previously called his supporters “garbage”.

Trump added that Biden “should be ashamed of himself”.

While many pointed out the irony of orchestrating a photo opportunity in a garbage truck, one fan of the viral stunt was Piers Morgan, who wrote on X/Twitter: “I didn’t think anything could beat the McDonald’s stunt but this does…”

Morgan was referring to another viral stunt that saw Trump work an air fryer at a McDonald’s restaurant in suburban Pennsylvania.

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The former Good Morning Britain host accompanied his post with some clapping hand emojis and, later, during an appearance on Fox News, called Trump a “marketing genius”.

While many agreed with Morgan, calling Trump “hilarious”, there was a loud contingent who called Morgan “pathetic” for his “grovelling” message, with one social media user writing: “The garbage man outfit doesn’t make any f***ing sense.”

Many pointed out a discrepancy with Morgan’s “embarrassing” comment also – the fact he called it a “stunt”.

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“For someone who claims to care so much about policy, you will really do everything you can to highlight these lame stunts,” one person wrote, with another adding: “Yeah, stunts are so presidential.”

Another person waded in: “Some grovel this, fair play.”

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This isn’t the first time Morgan has been ridiculed for a reaction to a news story involving Trump.

In May, when a jury found Republican politician Trump guilty on all counts at his hush money trial, making him the first convicted felon to run for the White House, Morgan leapt to his defence.

Shortly after the guilty verdict was revealed, Morgan, who interviewed Trump in 2022, wrote on X/Twitter: “This is a sad, shameful and ridiculous day for America.

“To drag a former President, who is running for President again, through criminal courts over something so trivial feels a massive overreach & an incredibly divisive and obviously politically partisan action.”

EMMERDALE bosses have revealed the actor they cast as Ruby Fox-Miligan’s estranged dad – and he is gearing up for an appearance on the soap.

Ruby has been going through a rough patch recently as her marriage fell apart due to her husband’s lies.

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Now it seems things are set to go from bad to worse as two of her family members are going to unexpectedly turn up in the Dales – and they’re not ones she particularly likes.

One of them is her estranged father Anthony, who is going to be played by Nicholas Day.

The actor is already known for his performances in Minder and The Crown.

Although Ruby and Anthony haven’t seen each other in over 30 years, maybe this reunion will be just what they need to cultivate some family spirit, as Nicholas seems to have mellowed out in his old age.

Meanwhile, much to Ruby’s surprise, her daughter Steph is also going to make an appearance.

This won’t be a welcome surprise as Steph is known for being reckless and narcissistic, as she seems to have inherited all the worst traits of both her parents alongside the good ones.

Georgia Jay, who has acted in Giri and Haji to date, has been cast as Steph.

Both actors shared their thoughts on their new roles, with Georgia gushing: “I am thrilled to be joining the cast of Emmerdale.

“The cast and crew have all been so welcoming and I’m very excited to see what lies ahead for Steph, given her intriguing backstory.”

Nicholas added: “I’ve been made so welcome in the Emmerdale family. And my screen family is great to work with, the scenes just fly. No kidding – I feel blessed.”

Emmerdale producer Sophie Roper said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming Nicholas and Georgia to Emmerdale as part of the Miligan family.

“With so much yet to discover about Ruby, the arrival of her father and daughter will unlock her past and see Ruby and Caleb tested in ways we’ve never seen before.

“With two actors of such great calibre, they’re certainly set to make their mark on the Dales.”

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The full line-up for I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2024 has been “revealed”.

The ITV reality show has been on the air since 2000, with winners including Tony Blackburn, Stacey Solomon, Jill Scott and last year’s victor Sam Thompson.

In recent years, I’m a Celebrity has been plagued with controversy for signing up two controversial politicians: former health secretary Matt Hancock in 2022 and Nigel Farage in 2023, which appeared to lead to a downturn in ratings.

It seems like bosses don’t have anyone quite so contentious waiting in the wings, with The Sun claiming to have discovered the identity of every star joining the show later this month.

Below are the 12 stars “revealed” to be taking part in this year’s series

Coleen Rooney

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Coleen Rooney has reportedly signed up to appear on this year’s series. The wife of former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is said to have secured the biggest deal in the show’s history, which would surpass that of Farage and presenter Noel Edmonds with a fee of over £1.5m. “I’m a Celeb bosses have pulled off a huge coup getting Coleen for the jungle this year and the team are thrilled to have her on board,” a source told The Sun. “Coleen has a huge fanbase and she won massive plaudits for her classy handling of the Wagatha Christie case. She’s excited to show fans a different side to her and prove she can survive without her creature comforts.”

Tulisa Contostavlos

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One of this year’s biggest stars is said to be N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos, who was also once a judge on The X Factor. An insider suggested to The Sun that Contostavlos’s booking was inspired by a recent N-Dubz tour, which “introduced her to a younger generation, especially through platforms like TikTok”. They added: “Tulisa’s diverse career makes her a strong contender for I’m a Celebrity because she appeals to a wide audience. ITV is particularly excited about her new following among 16 to 24-year-olds, and hopes the deal is finalised soon.”

Jane Moore

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The second Loose Women star who is reportedly poised to follow in the footsteps of fellow panellists Janet Street-Porter, Frankie Bridge and Charlene White is Jane Moore, who first appeared on the ITV panel show in 1999. he has been a regular panellist since 2013 and is rumoured to be up for entering the jungle following a split from her husband of 20 years.

Oti Mabuse

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Oti Mabuse is a former Strictly Come Dancing professional, aooearing ont he BBC series from 2015 to 2021. She won the series with both Kelvin Fletcher and Bill Bailey, and appeared on Dancing on Ice as a judge after leaving Strictly.

Reverend Richard Coles

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Reverend Richard Coles, the media personality and former vicar, who was once a member of the band the Communards, will – according to The Sun – be a campmate on this year’s I’m a Celebrity. A source said: “Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly Come Dancing and his later life as a man of the cloth.” Earlier this year, Coles described his time on Strictly as “brutal” amid a behind-the-scenes scandal.

Dean McCullough

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Northern Irish BBC Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough has reportedly been tapped to appear on this year’s series. He started presenting for the station in 2020, standing in for Clara Amfo, and in September 2022, he replaced Scott Mills and Chris Stark, alongside Vicky Hawkesworth, as hosts of Radio 1’s afternoon show.

Alan Halsall

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Coronation Street star Alan Halsall, who plays Tyrone Dobbs, had an I’m a Celebrity near-miss in 2023. He was rumoured to be a part of the line-up but was reportedly forced to withdraw after suffering a knee injury; the photo he shared of himself from his hospital bed essentially ruled himself out of appearing. It’s a likely bet, then, that Halsall has been drafted in for the new series.

Danny Jones

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It’s been claimed that McFly singer Danny Jones is following in the footsteps of his bandmate Dougie Poynter, who won the show in 2011, by entering the jungle. While it seems like a long shot considering Jones is not short of work – he’s currently a judge on ITV singing competition The Voice – a source told The Sun he is being offered a lucrative amount to appear on the show.

Melvin Odoom

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The raido DJ and TV host is believed to be entering the jungle this year. In the past he has presented shows on Kiss and Radio 1, and his presenting stints include the BRIT Awards, MOBO Awards and The Xtra Factor.

GK Barry

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There are two Loose Women stars being tipped to join I’m a Celebrity this year – and one became a wift favourite to appear after it was reported she had withdrawn from participating in Strictly Come Dancing due to the rehearsal room scandal that hit the BBC show earlier this year. GK Barry – real name Grace Keeling – would be a hit with the youngsters considering she had a huge following on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube

Maura Higgins

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Shortly after it was claimed fury had withdrawn from the series, another Love Island star’s name was thrown into the mix: Maura Higgins. Higgins is one of the ITV2 reality show’s best-loved contestants, having appeared on series five in 2019. A source told The Sun: “With Tommy Fury pulling out, it gave show bosses the opportunity to look at other Love Island stars and Maura stood out as the perfect candidate.”

Barry McGuigan

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According to The Mirror, Irish boxer Barry McGuigan will be entering the jungle, replacing McCoist. A source told the outlet: “Barry is a bona-fide sporting legend and he’s a great person to have heading for the jungle. When he rose to fame in the 1980s as the WBA featherweight boxing champ he became a non-sectarian ambassador. He fought for both Ireland and Great Britain and was loved and respected on both sides of the divide. There’s not many who can say that.”

An ITV spokesperson told The Independent: “Any names suggested for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! are just speculation.”

It was reported on 1 November that former Rangers footballer Ally McCoist backed out of an appearance – for a second time – having been signed up by bosses weeks ago. His departure follows Love Island star Tommy Fury, who also dropped out of the show weeks before it was due to begin.

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Emily in Paris star Lily Collins has said she is keen for an Emily in London spin-off.

In the Netflix series, the 35-year-old plays an American marketing executive Emily Cooper who moves to Paris for a short-term job opportunity – but ends up falling in love with the city and establishing a new life there.

The latest season sees Cooper begin to date an Italian man who lives in Rome. Conveniently, she is asked to open a new office in the city, suggesting that Emily in Paris could become Emily in Rome for its fifth instalment.

But perhaps London could be next, since Collins has told the BBC that making a British spin-off would be “so fun”.

Collins – who is currently making her stage debut in the West End production Barcelona, in which she once again plays an American abroad – has said that she thinks her Netflix character would love London.

The actor, who was born in Surrey and raised in Los Angeles, said: “She would definitely go to Portobello Road and buy some antiques, obviously visit Big Ben and toy shop Hamleys.”

“She would also definitely try and get into Buckingham Palace,” Collins continued, adding that Cooper would love to have tea with the King and “try and get the guards to smile”.

Speaking about how she will spend her free time in the city between her eight stage performances a week, Collins said she loves sitting in the front seat of a double-decker bus and gazing out of the window.

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“I don’t even have a plan on where I want to go, I just sit there and see all the sights and people,” said the actor, who is the daughter of Genesis drummer Phil Collins.

Collins, who lives in LA but owns a home in Denmark with her husband, the American film director Charlie McDowell, says she relaxes in London by “walking the dogs with my husband on Hampstead Heath”.

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“I go there so often, it really is huge and it actually feels like countryside even though you’re in London,” she said.

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In The Independent’s two-star review of Barcelona, critic Annabel Nugent writes that the plot can often feel “contrived”.

“A good chunk of Barcelona’s duration requires its actors to do one of the hardest things an actor can ever do: act drunk convincingly. Collins and [co-star Álvaro] Morte make a go of it – and special mention to the messy make-out scenes choreographed to comically realistic effect – but it gets old fast,” writes Nugent. “Despite the short 90-minute running time, there are one too many studied stumbles and repetitions.“

STRICTLY pro Kai Widdrington’s is set to appear in panto this year – but ticket prices have been slashed by £50.

It comes after The Sun revealed that dancers Kai, 29, and ex Nadiya Bychkova, 35, are avoiding each other behind the scenes following their break-up.

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Things are so frosty between the former couple that they are standing on opposite sides of the set during live broadcasts.

Kai, who was left without a partner for this year’s series of the BBC dance contest, will appear as Captain Hook at Liverpool’s Auditorium over the festive season.

Tickets for the show have been on sale since earlier this year and are priced at between £28 – £65.

But eagle eyed fans have noticed that tickets for a number of the scheduled performances are being advertised at a cut down price on a seat filling website.

Tickets usually priced at £65 – which includes a meet & greet with Kai after the show – have been slashed to just £16.

While the £28 tickets have been cut by almost half the price to just £15 per ticket.

The offer stands on a number of performances including the Boxing Day performances – which are usually some of the busiest.

Every Saturday night, the pros and celebrities are required to gather in the ‘Clauditorium’ after each Strictly pairing has performed.

But when Claudia Winkleman is interviewing the contestants, Kai and Nadiya purposely stand on opposite sides.

A source told The Sun: “It’s painfully obvious Nadiya and Kai are in the awkward post-break up phase and struggling to be near one another.

“Obviously that’s the risk that comes with dating someone at work, so they’re both trying their best to steer clear of each other.

“When the pair are in the Clauditorium, they’re always on opposite sides. Although they may have big smiles on their faces when the cameras are running, it’s been very tense between them. 

“They refuse to be near each other at all on set- but there’s not much room up there with all the professionals.

“They just have to do their best to avoid each other every weekend.”

Strictly insiders insist the exes remain “completely professional and cordial” behind the scenes – despite the bitter break up.

Former Strictly Come Dancing couple Kai and Nadiya split over the summer after two years of dating.

Following their break-up it was reported that bosses at Strictly were considering banning workplace romances due to the tension it can cause backstage.

An insider told the Daily Mail that such romances “have the potential to create negative situations for Strictly and the BBC“.

In September, was claimed Kai and Nadiya had to be kept apart at the National Television Awards.

An onlooker said: “When the pair got inside the O2 they gave each other a very wide berth.

“Organisers had ensured there would be no awkward camera shots by keeping the frosty pair apart from each other.”

Earlier this month, Nadiya gave an update on her feelings towards her ex.

The star, who is mum to seven-year-old Mila from a previous relationship, told The Mirror: “We work together but we are not friends and that’s ok.

“One thing I can tell you is that when you see me dancing with him it will be amazing because I’m a professional.”

Kai and Nadiya called time on their romance, which began in 2022, after a stint on tour together.

There was no third party involved and pals said the pair just “grew apart” after two “blissful” years together.

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