BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas' 'foolishness' slammed as JB Gill defended by famous pal

Formula One star Lewis Hamilton, often featured in the Netflix hit Drive to Survive series, has opened up on his longterm battle with mental health. 

The BBC has in recent years promoted its “Verify” service in which a special unit acts speedily to support or debunk claims made by guests, often political, on live TV and radio. 

“Saturday Night Live” had plenty of material to report about during its Season 50 premiere — thanks to its own network.Colin Jost addressed Hoda Kotb’s decision to leave the “Today” show during his Weekend Update segment alongside Michael Che on Sept. 28.The journalist, 60, announced the news days prior, noting although she is leaving the show after 26 years she will stay in the NBC family in an unspecified role.

according to Soap Opera Digest. He planned on becoming an oral surgeon but instead was drafted by the Cardinals and then the Yankees, who selected Hogestyn in the final round of the 1976 MLB Draft. He played in the organization’s minor league system until injuries derailed his career.

Riding in a black SUV with tinted windows, lawyer Mariel Colón rolls up to the gates of a remote mansion, strolling past a security guard side-by-side with Emma Coronel, the wife of notorious drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán.Sporting suits and sunglasses, the pair stride into a dimly lit room full of slickly dressed men smoking cigars.All to the roar of trumpets.The scene is from “La Señora,” the latest music video from Colón, who spent several years working as a defense lawyer for Guzmán while he faced trial in a US court. Now, at a time when regional Mexican music is becoming a global phenomenon, the 31-year-old is leveraging her association with the former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel to launch her music career under the stage name of “Mariel La Abogada” (Mariel, the Lawyer).“La Señora” features — and pays tribute to — Guzmán’s wife, who was released from prison last year and has struggled to find work.

Jon Gosselin put his health at the forefront of his mind this year and dropped more than 50 lbs.He switched up his eating habits, began a new gym routine, and started semaglutide injections, but once he ran out of the weight-loss shots due to a shortage of medication, the pounds almost instantly crept back up. While Gosselin wasn’t expecting such a sudden change in his weight after only a few weeks off the drug, the former reality star blamed his poor eating habits for the fluctuation, and is now relying on alternative treatments to help assist in his weight-loss goals. “I ran out of semaglutide about seven weeks ago,” Gosselin told Fox News Digital.

“Days of Our Lives” star Drake Hogestyn, who has played John Black on the soap opera for nearly 40 years, has died. The actor passed away from pancreatic cancer on Saturday at age 70 — one day before his 71st birthday.The official Instagram account for the iconic show shared the news of his death.“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drake Hogestyn,” the statement read.

Police have launched an urgent probe after an eight-year-old boy tragically died after being shot by a gun in his head and face on a farm.

A Traitors star is embarking on a huge 1200km charity trek from the Scots castle that featured in the popular BBC show.

Pesto, the uniquely adorable penguin, has been waddling into the hearts of people around the world - and has quickly become a social media star.

A tragic triple stabbing on the streets of Clapham has resulted in one fatality and two individuals hospitalised following an early morning altercation, as confirmed by emergency services. Paramedics were dispatched to Wandsworth Road on the border of Clapham and Battersea at 4am today after receiving reports of the incident.

A night of celebration and recognition unfolded as over 150 people gathered at Stirling’s Albert Halls for the 2024 Inspire Volunteering Awards.

St Johnstone have made a move to land former Motherwell player Simo Valakari as their next manager.

There’s another installment of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars coming next year!

Craig Revel Horwood, a judge on Strictly Come Dancing, has faced backlash for making an alcohol-related comment towards contestant Paul Merson, who is in recovery. Craig made the comment during the Saturday, September 28, episode of the hit BBC show, following an energetic salsa performance by Paul and his professional partner Karen Hauer to Pitbull's Fireball.

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins star Anthony Ogogo has cheekily admitted that a bit of bedroom action has actually boosted his athletic prowess.The professional boxer, 35, is just one of the stars taking part in this year's series of Celebrity SAS, with Anthony joining the likes of TOWIE's Bobby Norris, Strictly's Pete Wicks, actor John Barrowman and journalist Rachel Johnson. However back in 2015, Anthony - who won a bronze medal in Men's amateur boxing at the 2012 Olympic Games - revealed one of the secrets to success in the ring is sex.

Gina Schumacher, the daughter of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher, has tied the knot to her partner Iain Bethke in a stunning ceremony this weekend at the famous family's luxury Spanish villa. Donning a lace-detailed plunging gown with mesh detailing, Gina was ever the gorgeous bride as she pulled her curled ombre blonde locks into a low ponytail and added a nude palette of make-up. Her new husband opted for a pinstripe suit as he embraced his bride for some loved-up snaps for the day.

Shayne Ward has delayed his wedding because of Strictly Come Dancing.The former Coronation Street star and The X Factor winner and his partner Sophie Austin - who are parents to Willow, eight, and two-year-old Reign - had been planning to tie the knot later this year, but have now postponed their nuptials after he was approached to take part in the "incredible" dance contest. He told the Sunday Mirror: "It'll be happening.

Sunday Brunch viewers all have the same gripe, leading many to turn off the Channel 4 cooking show. Fans took to X - previously known as Twitter - to share that they were switching off after seeing today's (September 29) line-up.The cast, which included Lulu, Craig David, Chris Chung, Alexandra Roach and Wings of Desire, didn't impress online users.

Australian Channel Nine TV star Ben Dobbin has been hospitalised with a broken neck and spinal injuries after suffering a horrific bike accident.The Triple Nine star, 48, was training for the Noosa Triathlon when the accident occurred, reported the Courier Mail. It has been reported that he may never walk again after the horror smash.

A Supercomputer has been busy analysing Strictly Come Dancing data and has predicted a jaw dropping result when it comes to this year's winner. Having scanned the archives and looking at the records of past winners and contestants, the Super-brain believes there can be only one clear winner - and it isn't any of the current "favourites" who are storming the leaderboard.The Supercomputer has predicted that EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick will prove to be the 2024 worthy winner - based on past experiences from the BBC One show.

Strictly Come Dancing enthusiasts were left gobsmacked after spoilers surfaced online this weekend, dropping the bombshell about who faced an axing this week. With the dance-off result, which typically follows Saturday's live extravaganza, intended to remain under wraps until Sunday (September 29) night's reveal, the BBC's attempts at secrecy seem futile with leaks sprouting annually since 2012.

Japandroids have shared a propulsive new track called ‘All Bets Are Off’ – check it out below.The track is taken from their upcoming final album, ‘Fate & Alcohol’ and will be the record’s closing song.The Canadian rock band will release their fourth and final studio album via ANTI- on October 18. Their last full-length was 2017’s ‘Near to the Wild Heart of Life’, with the band releasing live album ‘Live at Massey Hall’ in 2020.The latest song is inspired by singer-guitarist Brian King’s tour diary on a night off, where he spotted an old flame at a bar.Listen to it here:Meanwhile, speaking about the album recently, King said: “As a band, you always want to feel like you’re progressing while simultaneously preserving what’s unique about you.

BLACKPINK‘s Lisa debuted her new song ‘Moonlit Floor’ live at Global Citizen Festival 2024, and it includes an interpolation of Sixpence None the Richer‘s ‘Kiss Me’. Check it out below.The K-pop star gave fans a first taste of the song on Wednesday (September 25), when she shared a short TikTok clip of her singing Sixpence None the Richer’s seminal 1997 hit, updated with an accompanying dance-pop backing track.Fans initially thought she was teasing a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter, who recently covered the track during a stop on her ‘Short N’ Sweet’ headlining tour.But during her co-headline performance at Global Citizen Festival last night (September 28), she performed the track for the first time, and it didn’t feature Carpenter.Lisa interpolates the classic hit, tweaking the lyrics to “Kiss me, under the Paris twilight / Kiss me out on the moonlit floor,” from the original “Kiss me beneath the milky twilight/ Lead me out on the moonlit floor,” to fit with the new song’s story about a “green-eyed French boy”.Check it out below.LISA PERFORMING HER NEW SONG FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME AT GCF pic.twitter.com/kJrfGjsnF7— lisa (@sourcelalisa) September 28, 2024In other news, Lisa is set to take the stage at this year’s Victoria’s Secret fashion show, following a six-year hiatus for the formerly annual event.

Erik ten Hag has admitted that he instructs his staff to avoid contacting the players during off days due to the time they already spend together.

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A man has been charged after an Audi was torched in a Scots town - three months ago - as the police investigation continues.

An investigation has been launched after a vehicle was set on fire in Cumbernauld.

A TV star has been rushed to hospital with a broken neck and spinal injuries after he suffered a nightmare bike accident.

Roy Keane has declared he's always been unflustered when it comes to his daughters entering the dating scene. The Manchester United icon, now a familiar face as a football pundit, regularly shares his insights on Sky Sports' Premier League broadcasts, as well as appearing on ITV for domestic and international football coverage, reports the Mirror.

EastEnders viewers were taken aback upon discovering that Sophie Khan Levy, who portrays Priya Nandra-Hart, has a highly renowned mother. Priya (Sophie Khan Levy) arrived in Walford last year with her daughter Avani (Aaliyah James), as the former girlfriend and child of Ravi (Aaron Thiara).

Two teenagers are battling for their lives after being struck by a car that had spun out of control. The 18 year old man and woman were critically injured in an incident involving a Toyota Yaris which "lost control" near Deansgate Locks, Manchester.

An Antiques Roadshow guest was left stunned when he discovered the true worth of a ring left to him by a late friend.

Comedian Lucy Beaumont has confessed to "sometimes feeling guilty" in the aftermath of her split from Jon Richardson, while also discussing her health disorder.

Gemma Atkinson was left cheekily mocking her fiance Gorka Marquez as she said his latest Strictly Come Dancing look was 'all she heard about' as she headed to a charity event.

A woman who refused to believe that she was too old to have a baby aged 40 said she 'wanted to prove everybody wrong' - and now has three children.