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Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash looked like they were having the time of their lives on their first child-free holiday in years over the weekend, with the loved-up couple sharing a string of beautiful snaps with their fans online

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have been letting their hair down as they enjoyed a boozy holiday without their kids.

The TV stars dressed up to the nines as they attended a friend’s swanky wedding in the Austrian city of Salzburg.

While they were on the plane over, Stacey joked husband Joe was “trying to get me drunk” as she sipped her drink.

The Loose Women star also hinted Joe might have cheeky plans for giving her an alcoholic drink as she teased: “I know your game.”

Stacey revealed she hadn’t really drank alcohol since she met Joe in 2010 “so I thought ‘maybe I will, I’ve got no kids, maybe I’ll just pour myself a drink’.”

Taking to Instagram later to share snaps of their child-free jaunt, Stacey wrote: “Mum and Dad, Out alone.”

Revealing where they were, the 33-year-old said: “In The Actual Sound Of Music House. For Our Friend’s Wedding.”

Stacey and Joe were living it up on their first child-free holiday in years ( 
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Stacey wrote ‘Goodbye Salzburg’ as her and Joe headed home to the kids ( 
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Announcing ‘tipsy Stacey’ was in the house, the mum-of-five added: “P.S I’m a little tipsy or maybe a lot. Or maybe totally gone. I don’t look like this anymore. Send help” followed by a laughing face emoji.

In the first few pics, Stacey looked lovely in a white and red poppy co-ord crop top and skirt set which she teamed with a pair of white open-toe sandals.

While husband Joe, who she married in their garden at Pickle Cottage last summer, looked dapper in a dark grey suit and sunglasses.

But a few pictures in, Stacey looked like she was having the time of her life as Joe put his arm around her as they both cracked up laughing at the table.

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Stacey revealed they were at a friend’s wedding at the actual Sound of Music house ( 
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And Stacey’s 5.7 million followers were here for it, with one commenting underneath: “Tipsy Stacey is my fav. You look UH-MAZIN! X”

Another teased: “Joe has that look in his eyes Stacey.”

Stacey and Joe are already parents to six children between them. Stacey has sons Zach, 15, and Leighton, 11, from previous relationship and shares Rex, four, Rose, one, and four-month-old Belle with Joe.

While Joe has a 15-year-old son called Harry from a previous relationship.

“I was gonna say, anyone else think there’ll be some news in a few months,” a third fan said, hinting at another baby for the family of seven.

“Baby number 6 on the way methinks!!” a fourth chimed in.

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Stacey joked Joe had been trying to get her drunk since they got on the plane ( 
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A fifth fan commented: “Everyone needs a Joe in their life. The way he looks at you.”

While a sixth joked: “Is that dress the curtains from the Sound of Music house too. Haha hope you get the joke, you look stunning.”

Getting back to reality, Stacey posted a snap of the beautiful house they had spent the weekend in and wrote: “Goodbye Salzburg. How beautiful is it here.”

Sound of Music fans will be glad to know that you can stay over in the real-life house where the classic Julie Andrews movie was filmed.

Schloss Leopoldskron, which was the facade of the Von Trapp family home, is actually a hotel. Visitors to Salzburg can also go on a Sound of Music tour.

Coleen Nolan opened up about her skin cancer diagnosis on Monday’s Loose Women, revealing she had been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma on her shoulder and melanoma on her face

Coleen Nolan bravely opened up about her skin cancer diagnosis on Monday’s Loose Women.

The presenter, 58, revealed that she had been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma on her shoulder and melanoma on her face.

Coleen recalled that she had found this “tiny” bit of skin on her shoulder that was quite red and wouldn’t go, which she thought was eczema.

It was by chance that the star attended a dermatologist appointment six to seven months ago for a different problem, where she decided to get her shoulder checked out.

The dermatologist then diagnosed her with basal cell carcinoma after taking a look at the red skin on her shoulder.

Coleen Nolan bravely opened up about her skin cancer diagnosis on Monday’s Loose Women ( 
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Coleen said she was told it was “nothing to worry about” as it’s typically a cancer that doesn’t spread but she underwent treatment with a chemo cream.

After six weeks of treatment, which was successful as it meant the skin didn’t need to be cut out, the star decided to get a tiny mark and piece of skin on her nose examined.

To which she was later diagnosed with melanoma with the doctor saying: “If you don’t treat them, later on in life that will spread and become skin cancer.”

Coleen revealed they are going to try the chemo cream again on her face to treat the melanoma.

Recalling the “shocking” moment she was told she had skin cancer, the star said: “My first instinct, typical me, was to laugh hysterically because I just thought that’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard anybody say.

“I’m sick of cancer and I also my first instinct was, I’m not telling anybody in my family because this, that I’ve got at the moment, seems nothing compared to what my sisters have been though.

Linda Nolan revealed that her cancer has spread to her brain in a devastating health update earlier this year ( 
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“And now, what Linda is going through, where it has gone to her brain and she’s having chemo. It just seemed so pathetic for some reason to go back and go: ‘Oh yeah, I’ve got a carcinoma’.”

Coleen added that she feels a “bit dramatic” as she “hasn’t been ill” with the skin cancer diagnosis.

To which co-star, Ruth Langsford, pointed out that it isn’t at all as it’s raising awareness, which could help viewers watching the ITV show.

Coleen added that due to her work with ITV’s The Real Full Monty, which raises awareness and money for cancer, she had to follow her own advice and get her skin checked.

Only recently, Coleeen’s sister, Linda, revealed that her cancer has spread to her brain in a devastating health update.

Coleen revealed she had been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma on her shoulder and melanoma on her face ( 
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ITV)Linda, 64, who found fame as one fifth of The Nolans – one of the most successful girl groups of all time, selling over 30 million records worldwide – first learned she had breast cancer in 2006. Her devastating diagnosis came six years after her older sister Anne’s and four years before sister Bernie’s.

Bernie tragically died from the disease in 2013, aged just 52, while Anne, 72, has since received the all-clear. Linda, who recently celebrated her 64th birthday, has incurable secondary cancer which has spread from her hip to her liver. In March, she tragically revealed it has spread to her brain.

Speaking in a new interview with the Mirror recently, Linda opened up about experiencing hair loss for the fourth time in her life.

She said: “People say, ‘Well you know you look great’, but inside I’m screaming ‘I just don’t want to lose my hair again!’ I was devastated at losing it.

“I have two lovely wigs, blonde, short, wigs, I will get them out – but I hate them. I check it’s on straight all the time, or if it’s warm I’m boiling. It’s been easier to wear the baseball cap.”

Harry shared in the book that declaring him the “best man” was a “bare-faced lie”. It was to avoid media attention on William’s two closest friends. “Willy didn’t want me giving a best man’s speech,” the British tabloid quoted Harry as saying in the memoir.

Officially named best man at William and Kate’s 2011 wedding, Harry even travelled with William to Westminster Abbey. The Duke of Sussex has stated that his rift with William deepened over a decade ago.

Harry claims that it was all for the show. His brother’s close friends, James Meade and Thomas Van Straubenzee, actually gave the traditional speech at the reception

The younger brother was only asked to introduce them, not give the speech himself, as per the publication

Presenting couple Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have revealed they have suffered a blow as their joint TV show has been shelved by channel bosses

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have suffered a blow as their joint TV show has been scrapped by channel bosses.

The married couple’s programme, which saw them delve into the world of luxury travel, has become the latest show to be shelved. The veteran broadcaster admitted their Channel 5 show Eamonn And Ruth How The Other Half Lives has been stalled due to the effects of the pandemic and cost of living crisis.

The show aired for five series and also had a Christmas special. Eamonn and Ruth’s luxury getaways saw them sip on the world’s most expensive cocktail, visit a £20m Regents Park apartment and even use a £100,000 hand-engraved shotgun to shoot clay pigeons. Despite attracting around 1.2million viewers, Eamonn said there were no plans to revive the series.

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“Sadly, the series fell victim to the pandemic – it was just impossible to get across the world to meet very rich people – and there are no plans to revive the series now. But I do feel privileged to have been a part of it and to have met people in parts of the world that are no longer accessible,” he told The Sun.

In the show, the couple were able to meet a billionaire and his wife in Ukraine and some of Russia’s richest people. Eamonn even got the chance to fly in a Russian billionaire’s private jet. They also travelled to lavish cities including Dubai, New York, Monte Carlo, Las Vegas and Lake Como.

Launching the show back in 2016, Loose Women star Ruth said: “We always thought we were doing alright then you see this wealth beyond your wildest dreams.” Eamonn added: ” I set out to do this show thinking I wouldn’t like the people very much, thinking they’re going to be arrogant, and they really weren’t. A lot of them are self-made people. The fascination is how they made their money, how they spend it, and why when they get the money they don’t just stop working.“

Eamonn and Ruth once fronted the Friday edition of ITV show This Morning, before they were replaced in 2020. Eamonn moved on to GB News while Ruth continues to work for ITV. Back in 2021, The Mirror revealed that Eamonn and Ruth were “blindsided” at being replaced on the blue sofa, as well as “furious and upset” about the axe, but they returned the year later to cover the summer break. It was recently reported Ruth would be worried about ‘upsetting’ her husband if she were to return to This Morning.

Josie Gibson is known best to viewers for her regular appearances on This Morning where she stars alongside the likes of Holly Willoughby, Alison Hammond and Craig Doyle

This Morning star Josie Gibson has confirmed she is joining the Loose Women for a very special reason.

The much-loved star is known for her appearances on ITV’s This Morning alongside the likes of Alison Hammond, Craig Doyle and Holly Willoughby but she will be making a temporary swap to Loose Women as she heads on tour with them. Josie will appear alongside the Loose Women for their live shows in Bath and Plymouth, which take place later this year.

Elsewhere, Loose Men panellist, EastEnders and Gavin And Stacey star Larry Lamb will join them in Southend whilst pop star Chesney Hawkes will join the women in Nottingham. Emmerdale actress Charlie Hardwick will appear in Newcastle and Pop Idol’s Michelle McManus will be heading to Glasgow. Sam Bailey, former X Factor winner, will join them in Leicester and the much-loved Christopher Biggins will appear in Manchester. Ruthie Henshall will join the panel in Ipswich and Jake Quickenden in Southampton.

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Speaking on Loose Women today, Josie revealed she was super excited to be taking part.

Sharing her excitement with viewers, she said: “I will be joining you guys on your little Loose Women tour! I’ll be doing Bath on the 21st September and Plymouth on the 23rd September. I couldn’t let you all have fun without me. That is my little hometown, so I’m excited. I’ve already booked the place for pre-drinks. I’ll get my family to buy some tickets!”

Loose Women editor Sally Shelford revealed: “We’re delighted to have these amazing guests join us for Loose Women Live. They will be wonderful additions to the night, alongside our fantastic Loose Women panellists.”

Ben Hatton, Director of Theatre Touring for Cuffe and Taylor, added of the exciting announcement: “This is going to be a fantastic tour. Loose Women has been broadcast into millions of homes daily for more than 20 years and we’re thrilled to be able to bring the show to the viewers live and in-person, across 16 different venues, for the first time.”

Fans were thrilled by the announcement. One took to Twitter to share: “I am so excited to see Josie on the Loose Women tour,” whilst another added: “OMG Josie on the Loose Women tour – so excited.” A third wrote: “WOW. Yes Josie!! This is going to be amazing.”

Brenda Edwards has a huge fanbase from Loose Women and will be ‘a dream signing’ on Strictly Come Dancing, a source has said. The BBC contest usually kicks off in September

Loose Women’s Brenda Edwards is being lined up for Strictly Come Dancing. The star has wowed in West End shows such as Chicago and Sister Act, and will finish her run as Killer Queen in We Will Rock You in August – so she will be free for the BBC contest, which usually kicks off in September.

A source said: “Brenda is a dream signing. She has a huge fanbase from Loose Women and the talent to go all the way. She also has a very emotional backstory – the nation adores Brenda.”

Brenda, 54, has thrown herself into her work since son Jamal, 31, died last year. She once said: “I believe Jamal is watching, saying, ‘You can do this’.”

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has paid tribute to late Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor, as she pleaded “should have always been nice” whilst addressing the controversy and media attention surrounding the musician

Coleen Nolan paid a touching tribute to late singer Sinéad O’Connor on Loose Women as she addressed viewers on the programme.

Nothing Compares 2 U singer Sinéad O’Connor, 56, was found unresponsive on Wednesday morning at her flat in south London and was later pronounced dead at the address.

Speaking to her Loose Women panellists and viewers at home, Coleen said: “She was around at a time when people were afraid to speak out about things that were going on and she was never afraid to speak out. And I didn’t realise sadly, obviously I was a fan. I loved that, you know, her record that she had over here that was such a massive hit everywhere and I thought it was beautiful.

Coleen Nolan spoke out in tribute to late singer Sinéad O’Connor ( 
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“But I never realised what a tragic life she had until this news came out that she passed away and I read about her childhood and it was very, very, very traumatic. But the thing that saddens me the most when I see this is it was quite obvious through the years to me that Sinead was suffering with mental health and she was she was open about that, I think at the time.”

Coleen continued: “And whenever this happens when somebody dies that’s been in the public eye, all these tributes pour out all these obituaries and tributes and how she was amazing and how she was wonderful. Which is kind of what we’re doing now. Except I never knew her personally. But I always think where were all these people?

Sinéad O’Connor died aged 56, with her death being announced on Wednesday 26 July ( 
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“When they saw the trauma she must have been going through – I’m obviously not her family – but friends that have come out and said we were really close friends and all of that and I think I remember reading terrible things about her like ‘oh, she’s lost her way’, ‘oh, look how much weight she’s put on’, ‘oh, she’s not you know’ ‘why’s she doing this?’. Why is she doing that? Why is she speaking nonsense’ everyone doing that. Then it takes one to die for people to come out and be nice. It really upsets me more than anything. We should have always been nice.”

Today (27 July) it was confirmed by police that Sinéad O’Connor was found ‘unresponsive’ at her home. Police were called to Sinead’s home in Lambeth, south east London on Wednesday morning following a report of an unresponsive woman at the home, however Sinead was pronounced dead at the scene. Her death is not being treated as suspicious.

Tributes for the Nothing Compares 2 U singer have flooded inThe full statement read: “Police were called at 11:18hrs on Wednesday, 26 July to reports of an unresponsive woman at a residential address in the SE24 area. Officers attended. A 56-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin have been notified. The death is not being treated as suspicious. A file will be prepared for the Coroner.”

News of her death was reported initially by The Irish Times and has since been confirmed by her family who released a statement to RTE that read: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”

From Nick Knowles asking if he could drive home after being presented with a driving ban, to Martin Roberts describing his failed driving ban appeal as ‘a terrible day for asthma sufferers’, we look at the TV stars and their brushes with the law

Some of Britain’s biggest names have found themselves being talked about for all the wrong reasons over the years. Away from appearing on our TV screens on some of the nation’s favourite daytime TV programmes, several big names have made unwanted cameos in a court.

Earlier this week, Loose Women presenter Coleen Nolan fined almost £1,000 and handed six penalty points on her licence after being caught speeding earlier this month. The former singer isn’t the only famous figure to have a brush with the law when it comes to driving offences – with some stars presenting unique reasons when pleading to be let off with a lighter ban or fine.

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Nick Knowles was banned from driving for six months in June 2019 after he was caught speeding while on his phone. The 60-year-old TV presenter, best known for his work on BBC show DIY SOS, was also fined more than £1,300 at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court. He went on to describe the ban as “a wake-up call”.

A court heard that the former I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! contestant was driving at 85mph in his Range Rover when he was caught by a police mobile speed camera on the A417 Brockworth bypass. Nick told judges that he had not used the hands-free kit inside his car because of a “dodgy power lead”.

As the Who Dares Wins presenter already had six points on his licence, the six points added after this offence took him to the 12 point limit required for a ban. Presiding justice Andrew Hill told Nick: “We take into account that you have shown remorse. We will disqualify you from driving today and you will be disqualified from driving for six months. From this moment in time, you are not able to drive any motor vehicle in any public place.”

Nick then asked: “I can drive home, right?” After being told no, he couldn’t drive himself home from court, the TV presenter then said: “I’m joking.” Nick was also fined £666 for speeding and £666 for using his mobile phone, with a victim surcharge of £66 and prosecution costs of £85.

Speaking after the case, the BBC presenter stated: “For me, this was a wake-up call and me putting my phone in the boot of my car now stops the temptation. The six-month ban was appropriate because to give anything else would be giving me special privilege.”

Martin Roberts

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Martin Roberts was banned from driving and fined thousands of pounds in 2019 after failing to undergo a police drink-drive test. The Homes Under The Hammer presenter taken to Keynsham Police Centre on Ashmead Road on November 24 2018 where he was required to provide a specimen of breath for analysis, according to court papers seen by Somerset Live.

The TV star, who appeared on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in 2016, pleaded not guilty to failing to provide a sample ‘without reasonable excuse to do so’ at Bath Magistrates’ Court in 2019. On March 27 he was found guilty and fined £3,461 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £120 and prosecution costs of £930. Martin was banned from driving for 23 months.

Speaking in 2019, Martin’s lawyer Charles Knapper said: “Mr Roberts was convicted despite the evidence from a medical expert that he suffers from certain medical conditions that were likely to have prevented him from giving a sample. Mr Roberts maintains that he failed to give a sample only as a result of those medical conditions and is in the process of lodging an appeal. It would therefore be inappropriate to comment further until after the appeal has been heard.”

Martin’s appeal case was later dismissed by recorder Noel Casey, who retained the sentence and imposed £520 costs, telling the TV presenter: “We accept the appellant suffers from asthma but not to an extent much greater than many other sufferers.”

Speaking to Bristol Live following his failed appeal, Martin said: “This is a bad day for me. But it is also a terrible day for asthma sufferers. How can it be fair that someone that has a lifelong history of asthma, that declares that asthma to police, is only offered a breathylser test that involves exhaling effectively – and is not offered any alternative way of providing a sample – such as giving blood or urine?”

Kay Burley

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Kay Burley was taken off air at Sky News for six months in December 2020 after hosting a birthday party that broke coronavirus regulations earlier that year. Sky’s political editor, Beth Rigby, and the north of England correspondent Inzamam Rashid also agreed to stay off air for three months.

All three journalists remained on full pay throughout their break from TV screens, which was characterised as “agreed” absences rather than suspensions. In an email to colleagues at the time, Kay said she was “really very sorry” for her actions and described herself as “an idiot”.

The journalist, who is a presenter on Sky News and hosts Kay Burley, the breakfast slot on the channel, also published a statement on Twitter that said: “It doesn’t matter that I thought I was Covid-compliant on a recent social event. The fact is I was wrong, I made a big mistake, and I am sorry. I very much look forward to being able to continue my 32-year career with Sky when I return.”

Kay was taken off air in December after her 60th birthday party in London, which was then under tier 2 restrictions. The broadcaster had been part of a group that dined at two tables in one venue and then visited another before a group of four went back to her house. Kay returned to Sky News on 7 June

Jamelia

Jamelia cried in court before being handed a 45 day driving ban ( 
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The Brit Award-winning singer was stopped by police on the A491 next to Bromsgrove on August 24 2013, where officers also discovered two of Jamelia’s tyres had insufficient tread and another with a lump, bulge or tear. Jamelia was later given a 45 days driving ban, ordered to pay a fine of £455 and £60 in court costs.

Appearing in court, the mum-of-four cried in the dock and appealed to the magistrates not to ban her from driving as she had no family or friends that could drive her children to school. She unsuccessfully argued she could not afford to pay the £70 taxi fee for both of her children to travel to school and back each day.

The Hollyoaks actress argued that as a self-employed entertainer she had to budget her earnings as she was never sure when her next pay cheque would be. Jamelia made no comment as she left Redditch Magistrates Court after being informed she would be unable to get behind the wheel of a car for 45 days.

Coleen Nolan

Coleen Nolan has been fined almost £1,000 and handed six penalty points on her licence after being caught speeding. The Loose Women star, 58, had been driving her Toyota on Preston New Road in Blackpool, Lancs when she broke the 30mph speed limit on July 8.

She initially pled not guilty but changed her plea to guilty on the day of the trial at Preston Magistrates’ Courts on July 21. In addition to the £900 fine and points on her licence, she must also pay a £360 surcharge to fund victim services and £150 costs to the Crown Prosecution Service.

The TV personality, who has appeared on Loose Women on and off since 2000, shared earlier this month that she had been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma on her shoulder and melanoma on her face.

Kaye Adams has revealed that she’s ‘delighted’ over a crucial change to this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up.

The Loose Women star, 60, took part in last year’s series and was the oldest contestant to take part, with the broadcaster also the first to be voted off.

And after the 2023 line-up was unveiled, Kaye praised show bosses for the inclusion of more mature celebrities, noting: ‘It’s a really positive thing’.

Broadcaster Angela Rippon, who will turn 79 by the time the show starts, will be this year’s oldest contestant, followed by actor Les Dennis aged 69.

Speaking of the older line-up, Kaye told The Mirror: ‘I do think it’s a really positive thing and I’m glad that they’ve done it.

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Thrilled: Kaye Adams has revealed that she’s ‘delighted’ over a crucial change to this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up

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Diverse: After the 2023 line-up was unveiled, Kaye praised show bosses for the inclusion of more mature celebrities, noting: ‘It’s a really positive thing’

‘Representation is a very important issue and I think sometimes people overlook age when they’re thinking about representation and inclusivity.

‘I’m not trying to say it’s more important than disability, or people from different backgrounds, but I think it can easily get overlooked, so I’m delighted that they’re including all ages.’

The average age of contestants on the upcoming show is 42, not far from the BBC show’s record high of age 45 back in 2010.

Opening up in the chat, Kaye went on to admit that she would’ve felt a lot more comfortable taking part in this year’s series as she wouldn’t have been the oldest.

She said: ‘I felt a pressure last year because I was the oldest and I was a bit self-conscious of it. Whereas this year with the average age being higher than it’s been for a while, there will be no need for anyone to feel that way.’

She added that if a contestant ‘relishes’ their time and throws themselves into their performances then that’ll be a ‘huge advantage’.

As well as Angela and Les, other stars taking part include newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy, 53, tennis ace Annabel Croft, 57, and actors Nigel Harman, 50, and Amanda Abbington, 51.

The youngest dancer will be EastEnders star Bobby Brazier, 20, with Corrie’s Ellie Leach, 22, also taking part.

Kaye added that due to Strictly being the ‘ultimate’ family show, it’s ‘important that it reflects the whole family’, remarking that the line-up is ‘a really good thing.’

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Dancer: The Loose Women star, 60, took part in last year’s series and was the oldest contestant to take part, with the broadcaster also the first to be voted off

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What a woman: Broadcaster Angela Rippon (pictured), who will turn 79 by the time the show starts, will be this year’s oldest contestant, followed by actor Les Dennis aged 69

The Strictly line-up is completed with Paralympic champion Jody Cundy, 44, Bad Education actor Layton Williams, 28, Asian network host Nikita Kanda, 28, comic Eddie Kadi, 40 and Waterloo Road actor Adam Thomas, 35.

Les Dennis previously spoke about being apart one of the series’ oldest ever casts, admitting: ‘The whole thing about the age thing, I had a knee replacement but when you get offered things like this it puts a spring in your step’.

He also revealed that he would be turning 70 during his time on the show before quipping: ‘Only if I make it [to the big day]’.

The former Love Island contestant has shared the exciting news that she has been cast as a panellist on long-running ITV show Loose Women where she will be sharing her thoughts and opinions

Former Love Island star Olivia Attwood has announced her latest job position – as a panellist on long-running ITV daytime talk show Loose Women.

The 32-year-old reality star – who was a contestant on Love Island back in 2017 – has appeared as a guest on the daytime panel show in the past. But now she has been upgraded to being a panellist herself, rather than a guest speaker.

Fans tuning in to Loose Women will see Liv sitting alongside other well known faces where she will share her insights, opinions and experiences relating to the biggest headlines of the day. And it seems the star – who recently tied-the-knot with footballer Bradley Dack – is very excited about her new appointment.

Taking to Instagram on Monday ahead of her Tuesday show appearance, Olivia let the cat out the bag. Sharing a snap of herself backstage at ITV studios, the reality star shared her exciting news with her fans and social media followers.

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She wrote alongside her photo: “Guys your gal is back on @loosewomen tomorrow… but this time as a … panellist!!” She highlighted that she will be on the show from the 12:30pm start time and urged her fans to tune in to watch her.

Olivia has segued into presenting roles since she appeared on Love Island six years ago. She has helmed her own documentary series titled Olivia Attwood: Getting Filthy Rich, surprising fans and critics with her sharp investigative skills.

And she has also appeared in other reality shows including The Only Way Is Essex and Celebs Go Dating. While her personal life with Bradley has been shared via the ITVBe shows Olivia Meets Her Match and the upcoming wedding special Olivia Married Her Match.

Fans were excited last year when Olivia was cast as a contestant on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! But they were left crestfallen when she was forced to pull out of the reality show after less than 24 hours due to health reasons.

Olivia has hinted that she could return to the jungle this year instead. She said recently: “We’ve had chats. I was having great fun. I loved it, I think that’s what made it harder [when I had to leave].

“I was gutted because it was always a dream of mine to do the show. They said they weren’t going to do the Love Island crossover, so it was huge for me. You know when you put something high on a pedestal of things you want to do.”

“If we can make it work with other stuff, I would love to – especially for the viewers.”