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Who was the third celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2024? Nick Knowles has become the third celebrity eliminated from the 20th anniversary series of Strictly Come Dancing. The DIY SOS star, 62, returned to the dancing competition this weekend, having missed out on movie week following an injury to his knee, and an injury the week before resulting in his arm in a sling. Saturday’s epic show saw fans shocked by Pete Wicks’ unrecognisable new hair-do, Chris McCausland once again leaving us gobsmacked and the audience on their feet with another incredible routine, and a surprise literary guest in…

Gavin and Stacey star plays coy when quizzed on possible wedding in finale One of the stars of hit TV show Gavin and Stacey is keeping viewers on edge for as long as possible, having refused to say whether there will be a wedding in the finale of the BBC sitcom. Alison Steadman, 78, who plays everyone’s favourite fake vegetarian, Pam Shipman, said she was sworn to secrecy over whether Nessa and Smithy finally tie the knot. Speculation has been rife for months that Ruth Jones’s character will marry James Corden’s character in the last-ever episode of the comedy,…

Jared Leto facing backlash after revealing ambition to play in Moscow Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto has come under fire after revealing his ambition to perform in Moscow. The musician and actor, 52, made a series of comments during a recent gig in Belgrade – expressing his ambition to play Russian cities St. Petersburg and Moscow. Taking to the stage as part of the band’s ongoing world tour, the House of Gucci star thanked Russian fans in the audience and revealed that he wanted to visit their homeland when ‘these problems’ are finished. ‘We missed you guys, do…

80s Hollywood star still ageless almost 40 years after hit movie Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey is looking ageless, four decades after starring as ‘Baby’ Houseman in her signature role. The Hollywood star, 64, found fame starring opposite Patrick Swayze in the 1987 classic. The film followed young Baby as she met and fell for dance instructor Johnny Castle at a resort in the Catskill Mountains – wowing audiences with their electric chemistry and steamy dance sequences. In the years which followed, Jennifer went on to an illustrious career in film and television, including episodes of Friends, House M.D. and…

Big Brother housemate Emma learnt that every day is a school day (Picture: ITV)One Big Brother housemate has truly baffled viewers by confessing that she, erm, didn’t know Christianity was a religion… Emma, 53, has already acquired a fanbase among viewers of the ITV social experiment, having been branded the next reality TV ‘mother’ on launch night as she strutted into the house wearing a feathered mini dress. As the oldest contestant this series, Emma hasn’t been afraid to put younger housemates in their place, such as 20-year-old Lily, who has a reputation for screeching, singing, and causing havoc at…

Do you like to be counted as a gamer (Credits: Rodrigo Reyes Marin/ZUMA Press W)The Monday letters page is frustrated that it can’t find a boxed copy of Silent Hill 2 anywhere in the UK, as one reader looks forward to Alien Isolation 3. To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected] Normal peopleJust want to say I really enjoyed reading the article from Rolo this weekend and echo fully its sentiments, to the point that I also would never admit to being a gamer for fear of being labelled some kind of poisonous loser. I’d feel fairly sure…

It’s a big month for Dungeons & Dragons (Wizards of the Coast)GameCentral takes a look at the best new tabletop games of the season, including the 2024 D&D Dungeon Master’s Guide and a Discworld RPG. Spooky season is upon us once again, as proven by the wealth of horror video games hitting the shelves at the moment, from the Silent Hill 2 and Until Dawn remakes to movie tie-in A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, retro style frightener Fear The Spotlight, and the very promising-looking Slitterhead. But there’s also plenty of new tabletop games out right now, all with a…

Roy Keane names his favourite to become England’s next manager | Football Roy Keane has urged the Football Association to appoint Pep Guardiola as England’s next permanent manager. The FA are still yet to make a decision over Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor after Lee Carsley was given the interim position for England’s six Nations League matches across September, October and November. Carsley, who guided England Under-21s to victory at the European Championship last year, has been unwilling to declare his desire to take on the role on a permanent basis, while former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe…

Pep Guardiola responds to England manager link and Man City exit rumours Pep Guardiola has refused to rule out extending his stay at Manchester City and insists he has not agreed to become England’s next manager. Guardiola’s contract is due to expire at the end of the season and the 53-year-old is yet to reach a new agreement with the Premier League champions. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich head coach will also lose a key ally behind the scenes at City with Txiki Begiristain, the club’s director of football, due to leave his position at the end of…

Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher wins MOTM for Ireland despite huge error | Football Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher was named Player of the Match in Republic of Ireland’s 2-0 defeat to Greece but made a costly mistake in the closing stages of the Nations League match. Greece took the lead in the first half through captain Tasos Bakasetas and Ireland required a string of fine saves from Kelleher to keep them in the game. But the 25-year-old, who is set to deputise for the injured Alisson when Liverpool’s Premier League campaign resumes next weekend, gave away a goal in injury time…