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King Charles, 77, who is battling an undisclosed form of cancer, will be accompanied by his own doctors on his first overseas Royal tour since becoming king in May

King Charles is said to be taking two doctors and a supply of his own blood on his forthcoming tour of Australia and Samoa. The 77 year old monarch, who has been battling an undisclosed form of cancer since February, will reportedly have the medical team on standby round-the-clock during his Royal trip from October 18 to 26.

A report by The Times suggests that Charles will be “monitored closely during the visit”, with a palace insider revealing that Michael Dixon head of the Royal medical household and known for his interest in homeopathy “will not be travelling” with His Majesty. This upcoming visit to Sydney and Canberra marks Charles’ first to a Commonwealth realm since ascending the throne in May, and it’s understood he is pausing his chemotherapy treatment until after the journey.

They also noted that the measures taken to support Charles abroad are “the same as arrangements put in place for the late Queen”. These provisions will reportedly include travelling with a supply of the king’s blood to ensure a match if a transfusion was required.

It was also mentioned that besides travelling with his own doctors, the King will be supported by medical teams during the trip. In Australia, Charles’ schedule will include a rest day and there will be no evening engagements.

However, Charles and his wife Queen Camilla, 77, will arrive in the evening in Samoa and are due to attend a state dinner.

Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles had been “greatly encouraged” by his doctors’ advice in April, indicating he could resume public engagements despite ongoing treatment. Despite the positive news on his health front, his trip to New Zealand was cancelled from his forthcoming tour due to medical recommendations.

At a Buckingham Palace reception for New Zealand’s female rugby team in September, King Charles expressed his regret, saying: “I’m extremely sorry I can’t come to New Zealand in later October it’s on doctors’ orders.”

He added, optimistically: “But I hope there will be another excuse (to come) before too long.”

The prince concluded with affection: “In the meantime, give my love to New Zealand.”

Eamonn Holmes is reportedly set to move in with girlfriend Katie Alexander just four months after splitting from his wife of 14 years Ruth Langsford

Eamonn Holmes is set to move in with his 42-year-old girlfriend Katie Alexander.

The GB News host is planning to take his relationship to the next level just four months after splitting from wife Ruth Langsford. Despite Loose Women presenter Ruth still wearing her wedding rings, it seems Eamonn is set to move on permanently with his new girlfriend.

Eamonn had been living in a small rented flat after leaving the huge family home he shared with Ruth but he’s now ready to take the plunge with blonde divorcee Katie as they move in to their own love nest.

“Katie’s assured him she’s in it for the long haul and they’re both settling down nicely. They’ve been spending so much time at his Kingston flat that they’re even looking to move in together permanently,” a source told The Sun.

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The source claimed that Eamonn hopes to move out of his current rented home soon because it’s “too small” and “too expensive”. His current home is said to be on the basement floor and doesn’t offer the lovebirds enough privacy.

“With that in mind, they’re really keen to move into a bigger place in the country with lots of land. Katie will obviously be there to care for Eamonn as he grows older and thinks it’s best to do that somewhere without prying eyes,” the source added.

The pair were spotted heading on a luxury cruise together over the weekend. The marriage counsellor was seen pushing Eamonn’s walking frame through the departure lounge as Eamonn followed behind in a wheelchair. Ruth returned to ITV to host Loose Women on Monday while pictures emerged of her ex-husband at Barcelona port with his new girlfriend.

The Mirror exclusively revealed earlier at the weekend that Eamonn and his new lover are “serious” about their “growing” relationship. A source told us: “Katie is very excited about the prospect of a trip away with Eamonn. He works hard at GB News and with his rehab so she is looking forward to them having some time on their own relaxing away from everything. But it was also be a clear sign to everyone that they are serious about their growing relationship.”

Eamonn and Ruth announced their split in May and divorce proceedings are expected to begin later this year. Speaking to the The Mirror earlier this year at the Television and Radio Industries Club (TRIC) Awards, Eamonn said of their split: “I’m not OK. This is not a good time at all. It’s too early to say but I hope we can still be friends.”

As we have previously reported, Eamonn’s estranged wife Ruth was left devastated last month by the discovery he is being consoled through the split by another woman. Katie has been on numerous dates with Eamonn over the past few months and Ruth reportedly knew little about their friendship.

The 2024 National Television Awards was packed with its usual surprise wins, emotional speeches, unexpected snubs and entertaining moments.

The National Television Awards returned to our screens tonight, with presenter Joel Dommett coming back to host for another year.

The NTAs celebrate some of the biggest shows in Britain, including talent shows like Strictly Come Dancing, daytime hits like This Morning, addictive soaps like Emmerdale and binge-worthy series like Bridgerton.

This year the event, which was broadcast live by ITV, took place at the O2 London at 8pm on Wednesday, September 11. For the first time, I’m A Celeb winner Sam Thompson and his TOWIE star pal Pete Wicks also took on the role of hosting the red carpet.

The 2024 NTAs saw both some big winners and surprise snubs this year, with Mr Bates vs The Post Office landing some major accolades. Meanwhile, Ant and Dec picked up the Best Television Presenter prize once again – and Strictly stayed on top despite recent controversies.

But just which shows scooped up the coveted trophies? We’ve compiled a full list below.

New Drama

Baby Reindeer
Fool Me Once
Mr Bates vs The Post Office – Winner
One Day
Red Eye

Returning Drama

The Crown
Bridgerton – Winner
Trigger Point
Vera
Call the Midwife

Serial Drama

Hollyoaks
Coronation Street
Casualty
Emmerdale – Winner
EastEnders

Drama Performance

Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer)
Brenda Blethyn (Vera)
Michell Keegan (Fool Me Once)
Toby Jones (Mr Bates vs The Post Office) – Winner
Vicky McClure (Trigger Point)

Serial Drama Performance

Angela Wynter (EastEnders)
David Neilson (Coronation Street)
Diane Parish (EastEnders)
Eden Taylor-Draper (Emmerdale)
Peter Ash (Coronation Street) – Winner

Factual Entertainment

Gogglebox
Clarkson’s Farm
The Martin Lewis Money Show Live
Sort Your Life Out – Winner
The Yorkshire Vet

Comedy

Brassic
The Gentlemen
Ghosts
Mrs Brown’s Boys – Winner
Not Going Out

This Morning was up for a Daytime award

Daytime

The Chase – Winner
Deal or No Deal
Loose Women
This Morning
The Repair Shop

Reality Competition

The Apprentice
Celebrity Big Brother
Love Island
Race Across the World
The Traitors – Winner

Talent Show

Britain’s Got Talent
The Great British Bake Off
MasterChef
Strictly Come Dancing – Winner
The Voice UK

Quiz Game Show

The 1% Club – Winner
Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win
Beat the Chasers
Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel
Richard Osman’s House of Games

Authored Documentary

Kate Garraway: Derek’s Story – Winner
Robbie Williams
Rhod Gilbert: A Pain in the Neck
Beckham
Rose Ayling-Ellis: Signs for Change

Television Presenter

Alison Hammond (This Morning)
Ant and Dec (I’m a Celebrity) – Winner
Bradley Walsh (The Chase)
Claudia Winkleman (The Traitors)
Stacey Solomon (Sort Your Life Out)

Television Expert

Anton Du Beke (Strictly Come Dancing)
Sir David Attenborough (Mammals) – Winner
Kaleb Cooper (Clarkson’s Farm)
Martin Lewis (The Martin Lewis Money Show)
Torvill and Dean (Dancing on Ice)

The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award

Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway
The Graham Norton Show
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here – Winner
The Masked Singer
Michael McIntyre’s Big Show

Catch up with the 2024 National Television Awards on ITVX.

 

Ruth Langsford, 64, said her son Jack Holmes ordered an Indian takeaway when she returned from work last night, just days after Eamonn Holmes headed on a cruise with his girlfriend

Ruth Langsford has revealed her son’s sweet gesture just days after her ex-husband Eamonn Holmes was spotted heading on a cruise with his new flame.

The Loose Women star said 22-year-old Jack Holmes ordered an Indian takeaway when she returned from work last night and shared a video showing all the food items he bought for her. The delicious curry delivery included chicken bhuna, saag aloo and rice, while her son had curry and chips.

She said on her Instagram stories: “So my son ordered my takeaway, so it was here when I got home. Love him for that. So I’ve gone for curry, chicken bhuna, it’s my fave because I like curry with loads of sauce. Which rice, do you think? Just plain, I like really plain rice.

Ruth Langsford said her son ordered an Indian takeaway on Friday night

She showed the items included in the delivery
“And then in here my favourite side dish, saag aloo, spinach and potatoes. And then you’ve got to have poppadoms.” The 64-year-old TV presenter then showed her son’s takeaway choice of curry and chips before tucking into their Friday night’s takeaway.

It comes days after Ruth’s ex-husband and his new girlfriend Katie Alexander went public with their relationship onboard a luxury cruise with a pal saying: “They are serious about their growing relationship.” The pair were spotted at Barcelona port, with the GB News star on a mobility scooter, while Katie was smartly-dressed up.

Eamonn is an ambassador for travel agency “Not Just Travel” and sailed with Princess Cruises in May as part of a corporate away day. He had been due to go last month but delayed the trip so Eamonn could received more treatment on his back which has left him in severe pain in recent years and unable to walk without the aid of a frame or stick in 2024.

A source said: “Katie is very excited about the prospect of a trip away with Eamonn. He works hard at GB News and with his rehab so she is looking forward to them having some time on their own relaxing away from everything. But it was also be a clear sign to everyone that they are serious about their growing relationship.”
Going on a romantic holiday will be a big decision from Eamonn to show he is moving on after his marriage split from Ruth Langsford. The pair are set to begin divorce proceedings later this year after being married for 14 years. As we have previously reported, Eamonn’s estranged wife Ruth was left devastated last month by the discovery he is being consoled through the split by another woman.Relationship counsellor Katie, 42, has been on a number of outings with the GB News presenter in the past 12 months as well as being pictured at his home. We revealed in January that Katie had told friends she was in for “the long haul” and wanted to support Eamonn through his tough times ahead.

Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland previously appeared in a huge soap – and fans have been left floored after only just realising.

Strictly Come Dancing enthusiasts were astonished to discover Chris McCausland’s appearance in a major soap.

The comic, aged 47, is currently strutting his stuff on the grand stage of BBC One’s glitzy show this year, joining a star-studded cast that includes Jamie Borthwick, Tasha Ghouri, and Shayne Ward.

Chris, who is partnered with the vibrant Dianne Buswell, has become a firm favourite, dazzling the judgesMotsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, Anton du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwoodand viewers alike with their weekly performances. Notably, Chris, who is visually impaired, continues to wow with his dance skills.

Before showing his moves on Strictly, Chris graced our screens in shows such as Would I Lie To You, Have I Got News For You, and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and voiced Rudi on Cbeebies Me Too!

Yet, its his past role on the iconic BBC soap EastEnders that has fans buzzing. Unbeknownst to many until now, Chris made a one-episode appearance as Karl back in 2018, reports the Mirror.

Chris is a fan favourite on Strictly (Image: PA)

Amidst his current Strictly journey, Chris’ brief EastEnders gig has been brought to light once more. A fan posted an image of Chris in the soap, eliciting excited reactions online, with one viewer exclaiming: Didn’t know he was in ee omg.

Others expressed their surprise, with comments like: “How have I never noticed this until now? ” and another voicing their shock: I was so surprised like how did no one notice this. .

Chris’ character Karl made quite the impression on EastEnders, engaging with Bernadette Taylor (played by Clair Norris) in Kathy’s cafe and even sharing a game of chess. He wasn’t shy about making light-hearted jokes regarding his disability and playfully smeared sauce on his nose to throw Bernadette off her game although she ultimately triumphed in their second match.

ITV star Frankie Bridge shared her most recent outfit she wore for Loose Women yesterday (October 10) – and it’s the perfect office-to-party look

Frankie Bridge has been giving us plenty of autumn fashion inspiration on social media lately, and one of her latest looks has sent shoppers wild. After appearing on Loose Women yesterday (October 10), Frankie, 35, shared the outfit she wore for her ITV appearance on Instagram.

The star sported a knitted funnel neck top, £75, and some £119 faux-leather trousers in a chocolate hue, both from high-street favourite Karen Millen. Frankie said in the caption: “This red is giving Christmas… and I’m here for it.”

With the festive period getting closer, we can certainly see this party ready look selling out soon. Fans can currently still snap up the star’s £75 Slinky Drape Knit Power Shoulder Funnel Neck Top in sizes from extra-small to large. It comes in a gorgeous emerald-green version as well.

Due to their popularity, Frankie’s chocolate-hued faux leather trousers are nearly out of stock, with only size 12 still available. However, there’s also a black pair you can buy in sizes from six to 16.

The mum-of-two wore her Karen Millen outfit with Mango’s white stiletto sling back court heels, £45.99. She finished the look with Marks & Spencer’s silver oval earrings, £12.50, and a matching cuff bracelet that looks similar to this £14 River Island option.

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Frankie had her short hair styled in sleek waves, which highlighted her features wonderfully. Her makeup included lots of brown eyeshadow, blush and a matte nude lip.

The former Saturdays singer has received numerous glowing comments about her outfit on Instagram, with her post racking up more than 6,000 likes. One wrote: “Ooh that looks fabulous! Where are the trousers from please?”

Another added: “Couldn’t agree more Frankie. Beautiful top. And you look amazing as always.” A third commented: “Wow you look absolutely gorgeous,” while someone else said: “It really suits you.”

If you’re keen to bag the red knitted top worn by Frankie, snap it up here for £75 – while stocks last. It has a slightly fitted silhouette with a cosy funnel neck, making it great for layering as the weather gets colder. Alternatively, Anthropologie is selling this Long-Sleeve Turtleneck Top, £58, which pairs perfectly with jeans. Roman’s Red Button Detail Ribbed Jumper looks so festive and costs £35.

Tess Daly looked sensational as she opened Strictly Come Dancing‘s Movie Week on Saturday.

The TV host, 55, joined her co-star Claudia Winkleman in the first week on the dance competition’s calendar to be themed.

Tess opted for a revealing blue bodysuit that sparkled in the light, and let her blonde tresses flow free.

She went for a natural look with her makeup, and finished things off with a slick of pink lipstick.

Claudia went for a a glittering red outfit with a feathered bodice and sported her famous fringe over her heavily made-up eyes.

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Tess Daly looked sensational as she opened Strictly Come Dancing’s Movie Week on Saturday night

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Claudia went for a a glittering red outfit with a feathered bodice and sported her famous fringe with over her heavily made-up eyes

Viewers at home were more than impressed with Tess and Claudia’s outfits for the glitzy week, and flooded social media with comments.

One wrote on X: ‘Love both their outfits tonight… #Strictly #Claudia #Tess’

A second wrote: ‘Tess’ blue sequinned jumpsuit #fashionwatch #Strictly,’

A third said: ‘Claudia is killing it in that jumpsuit! #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing’.

As the first themed week of this year’s competition series, the judges all dressed as famous movie characters.

Craig Revel Horwood channelled Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean,  and Motsi Mabuse tried to look like Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard.

Anton Du Beke dressed as Ben Stiller in Zoolander, but Claudia alluded to  Kim Kardashian‘s momager Kris Jenner in an Instagram post.

She wrote:  ‘Zoolander and Kris Jenner. Strictly is on at 625 xx’

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The TV host, 55, joined her co-star Claudia Winkelman in the first week on the dance competition’s calendar to be themed

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The Traitors star marched onto the stage to the show’s jazzy theme tune to join her co-host and looked full of confidence

Craig Revel Horwood channelled Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean, and Motsi Mabuse tried to look like Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard

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Anton Du Beke dressed as Ben Stiller in Zoolander,as a reference to the 2001 comedy film

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Claudia alluded to Kim Kardashian ‘s momager Kris Jenner in an Instagram post with the judge

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Dressed as the magical nanny Mary Poppins, Shirley Ballas looked every bit the part that won Dame Julie Andrews an Oscar in 1965

‘Bad news for me’: Nick Knowles pulls out of Strictly after injury

There was a late arrival in the studio after as head judge Shirley Ballas flew into the studios from the rafters.

Dressed as the magical nanny Mary Poppins, the dance champion looked every bit the part that won Dame Julie Andrews an Oscar as as she descended onto the stage to Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

Nick Knowles and his partner Luba Mushtuk have been given a free pass through to week four of the competition after he pulled out of Movie Week due to an injury.

But other contestants wowed the judges as they assumed characters from famous films such as Disney classic The Little Mermaid and Margot Robbie‘s 2023 smash Barbie.

Nick Knowles has revealed he is ‘gutted’ to have missed out on Strictly Come Dancing as he watched Saturday night’s show on crutches.

The DIY SOS star, 62, missed out on Movie Week, just a week after his future on the show was thrown into doubt due to an injury.

But during a dress rehearsal of his Charleston on Friday, Nick fell and injured his knee during a jump, leaving him on crutches and heading to hospital for an MRI scan.

He wrote on X: ‘Gutted not to be out there with everyone tonight on the dance floor, but still suited up and cheering them on from the sofa!’

At the top of the show, hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman updated viewers on the situation as he and his partner partner Luba Mushtuk were granted a free pass to the next round of the competition.

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Nick Knowles has revealed he is ‘gutted’ to have missed out on Strictly Come Dancing as he watched Saturday night’s show on crutches

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The DIY SOS star, 62, missed out on Movie Week, just a week after his future on the show was thrown into doubt due to a shoulder problem

‘Bad news for me’: Nick Knowles pulls out of Strictly after injury

Tess said: ‘As you can see, Nick Knowles and his partner Luba are not here. In rehearsals, Nick sustained an injury and is not able to perform tonight’.

Claudia added: ‘As per the rules of the competition, he will receive a bye into next week’s show.’

Claudia also sent her love to Nick on behalf of the whole team and wished him a ‘speedy recovery’, to which she was met with a round of applause.

Nick was also flooded with well-wishes on his social media. with fans rushing to send him get well soon messages.

One wrote: ‘Gutted for you – glad to see you supporting them! x’

Another said: ‘So sorry you’re not dancing tonight and I really hope your knee can heal in time to have you back next week.

‘We don’t want to lose you! You are looking very smart there!’

A third wrote: ‘So sorry you are injured and unable to dance. Rest up and wishing you a speedy recovery’

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Nick and his partner partner Luba Mushtuk were granted a free pass to the next round of the competition

Nick Knowles reveals he will be sitting out this week after injury

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Nick and Luba had been set to perform the Charleston to Rain On The Roof from Paddington 2 for Movies Week

Nick was also flooded with well-wishes on his social media. with fans rushing to send him get well soon messages

Earlier this week, a Strictly Come Dancing spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘Unfortunately, Nick Knowles sustained an injury during rehearsals and as a result, will not dance this weekend.

‘As per the rules of the competition, Nick and Luba will receive a bye through to next week when he is hopefully able to dance again. Everyone at Strictly Come Dancing wishes Nick a speedy recovery.’

A source also told The Sun: ‘Nick won’t be able to take part in Strictly tomorrow night after hurting his knee. He was in a dress rehearsal and with his partner Luba Mushtuk when he did a jump and landed awkwardly.

‘Nick has hurt his knee and is having to use crutches to get around now. It is such a devastating blow for him and he is being supported by the Strictly team.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have praised the public for voting for ‘the correct result’, after the second contestant to be eliminated was leaked online.

The BBC competition is set to air the prerecorded results show on Sunday night, revealing which two couples received the least votes and ended up in the dance off.

However, a notorious mole on the show has already revealed the bottom two and leaked which celebrity will be sent packing.

After seeing the spoiler, fans admitted that it was ‘the right people in the dance off’ and that it was the right time for the eliminated couple to go home.

Taking to Twitter to react to the news, they shared: ‘i would like to thank the british public for getting it right for once’.

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Strictly Come Dancing fans have praised the public for voting for ‘the correct result’, after the second contestant to be eliminated was leaked online

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The BBC competition is set to air the prerecorded results show on Sunday night, revealing which two couples received the least votes and ended up in the dance off

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However, a notorious mole on the show has already revealed the bottom two and leaked which celebrity will be sent packing

‘Just found out which couple have left and i predicted it would be these two in the dance off. #StrictlySpoiler; Absolutely the right result this week.’

‘The correct result. It was the correct time for this couple to go home sadly. #Strictly; So happy with that result so glad they are gone’.

‘Ouffff okay thank god, I couldn’t take another week of that pairing; For once the right two couples in the dance off and no shocks as in previous Movie week shows.’

‘Finally the right people in the dance off!’; OH THANK GOD. My bottom two predicted and the absolute right one saved. Can we have Tom back now?’

Saturday night saw the contestants take to the dance floor in an array of impressive costumes for the first themed week of this year’s competition series.

And not wanting to miss out on the fun, the judges also all dressed up as famous movie characters.

Craig Revel Horwood channelled Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean, while Motsi Mabuse was the spitting image of Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard.

Anton Du Beke received praised after he transformed into Ben Stiller ‘s iconic Zoolander character from the 2001 film.

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After seeing the spoiler, fans admitted that it was ‘the right people in the dance off’ and that it was the right time for the eliminated couple to go home

Craig Revel Horwood channelled Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean, while Motsi Mabuse was the spitting image of Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard

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Anton Du Beke received praised after he transformed into Ben Stiller ‘s iconic Zoolander character from the 2001 film

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And there was a late arrival in the studio after as head judge Shirley Ballas flew into the studios from the rafters to Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, dressed as the magical nanny Mary Poppins

And there was a late arrival in the studio after as head judge Shirley Ballas flew into the studios from the rafters.

Dressed as the magical nanny Mary Poppins, the dance champion looked every bit the part that won Dame Julie Andrews an Oscar as as she descended onto the stage to Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

Nick Knowles and his partner Luba Mushtuk have been given a free pass through to week four of the competition after he pulled out of Movie Week due to an injury.

But other contestants wowed the judges as they assumed characters from famous films such as Disney classic The Little Mermaid and Margot Robbie‘s 2023 smash Barbie.

While viewers were left in tears as Sarah Hadland performed a tribute to Maggie Smith, after the actress passed away at the age of 89 last week.

The acting legend famously starred as Minerva McGonagall in seven of the eight Harry Potter films, and received a flood of tributes from celebrities and fans mourning her heartbreaking loss.

During Strictly’s Movie Week, Sarah and her pro dance partner Vito Coppola performed a touching Viennese Waltz to Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter.

The judges praised her performance, with Motsi saying: ‘highlight of the night so far, nostalgic and brilliant’, while fans took to social media to admit the dance made them emotional.

Jowita Prystal was delighted with her partner Pete Wicks‘ sizzling samba on Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing.

While TOWIE hunk Pete had judge Craig Revel-Horwood blushing with his George Of The Jungle themed rountine, Jowita was also impressed with his skimpy costume.

Backstage video of the pair posted on the Strictly Instagram account, shows Jowita teasing Pete about his wild look, telling him: ‘I still think you should keep that outfit’.

Commenting on the flirty video, Jowita also posted a love heart for her rumoured love interest, gushing: ‘So proud of you !!!!! My king of the jungle ! ♥️’

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Jowita Prystal was delighted with her partner Pete Wicks ‘ sizzling samba on Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly’s Pete almost sends Jowita ‘flying’ after awkward stumble

The judges awarded the pair an impressive 26 for Movie Week – with Craig and Motsi delivering sixes and Shirley and Anton sevens.

Pete said later of the George of the Jungle routine: ‘I absolutely hate the film, but I absolutely love the Samba. George loves the Samba.’

Jowita, turning to her co-star and gazing up at him said: ‘Any idea I picture you go with it. You never say no and you always want to be fully in. You’re my number one George. Better than the movie.’

The Mail on Sunday can reveal that tongues are wagging on the set of the BBC One dance show because the couple are so besotted with one another.

Strictly insiders say it has become an ‘open secret’ among the cast and crew that they have fallen for one another after being paired together in August.

One said: ‘Pete has fallen head over heels for Jowita. He thinks she is amazing in every way.

‘The feeling is mutual from her side and things have definitely progressed between them. They are all over one another behind the scenes, in a way that a loved-up couple would be.’

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Backstage video of the pair posted on the Strictly Instagram account, shows Jowita teasing Pete about his wild look, telling him: ‘I still think you should keep that outfit’

Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal ‘kiss’ during Strictly performance

Commenting on the flirty video, Jowita also posted a love heart for her rumoured love interest, gushing: ‘So proud of you !!!!! My king of the jungle ! ♥️’

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The Mail on Sunday can reveal that tongues are wagging on the set of the BBC One dance show because the couple are so besotted with one another

The source added: ‘It appears that we may have the first Strictly romance of the series, which is so exciting. They are the talk of the show.

‘The other contestants are really happy for them. They are always smiling. It’s lovely. It will certainly brighten up the show following the dreadful saga around Giovanni (Pernice) and Amanda Abbington.’

The pair are thought to have hit it off ‘immediately’ and were seen at the beginning of last month very publicly cosying up together at the National Television Awards.

It wouldn’t be the first time that Ms Przystal, 30 – the Polish ballroom supremo who guided Hamza Yassin to victory in 2022 – has dated one of her Strictly co-stars. She enjoyed a fling with former professional dancer

Pernice, 34, last year and was also linked to dancer Arduino Bertoncello.

Before that, she was in a long-term relationship with her dance partner Michael Danilczuk.

Strictly fans claim Pete and Jowita are ‘made for each other’

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The Mail on Sunday can reveal that tongues are wagging on the set of the BBC One dance show because the couple are so besotted with one another

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Peter and Jowita are seen in co-ordinating leather outfits as they leave Television Centre in London on October 2

Sam Thompson says Pete Wicks ‘in love’ with dance partner Jowita

According to their website, the couple met in 2013 at a summer dance camp in Krakow, Poland. It also mentioned that they didn’t like one another at first but after spending a year in partnership they fell in love.

In 2015, they ended their competitive career together but carried on performing with Burn The Floor, the live dance show, while travelling the world. They split up two years ago.