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Strictly professional dancer Brendan Cole has been impressing viewers on Dancing on Ice, where he’s usually accompanied by professional skater Vanessa Bauer but this week will perform with Brendyn Hatfield after Vanessa sadly tested positive for COVID-19.READ: Dancing on Ice star Brendan Cole reveals the time he bravely broke royal protocolOff the ice, though, New Zealand-born Brendan has been in a long-term partnership with his beloved wife Zoe Hobbs for over a decade.But who is Zoe, how did the couple meet, how many children do they have, and what does Zoe do for a living?We have all the answers you need! Read on to find out more…WATCH: Brendan Cole and wife Zoe dance the night away in Spanish celebrationBlonde beauty Zoe is a model who has worked with Olay and modelled for brands including Burberry and Hugo Boss. After meeting in 2008, she and Brendan tied the knot two years later in a star-studded wedding with several Strictly stars in attendance, including the late Sir Bruce Forsyth and dancers Anton Du Beke and Karen Hardy.MORE: Dancing on Ice's Brendan Cole appeared on another reality TV show - and it wasn't StrictlySEE: Strictly pros and their adorable babies – from Pasha Kovalev to Gorka MarquezThe beautiful ceremony took place at St Nicholas's parish church, a 13th-century building in Nether Winchendon, Buckinghamshire.

An “irate” man was arrested outside actress Alexandra Daddario‘s home in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Paul Dano took a deep dive into his transformation into the Riddler in the upcoming “The Batman”.

Rylan Clark has returned to his hosting duties on the radio after a recent hospital stay.The presenter, 33, returned to the airwaves on BBC Radio 2 yesterday after spending some time in hospital for an unspecified illness. Returning to his presenting work, Rylan confirmed that he is now “bouncing fit” and thanked hosts OJ Borg and Gary Davies for covering his show while he was away. Speaking into the microphone, Rylan said: “I want to say a massive thank you to Gary and OJ for stepping in the last couple of weeks, don't stress.” Then referring to himself in the third person, Rylan joked: “He's alive, he's alive, he is back and bouncing fit and do we have a show for you this afternoon." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Rylan previously announced to fans that he had to pull out of his usual afternoon presenting slot as he’d had to spend some time in hospital.The presenter shared a snap from his hospital bed with a cannula in his arm and told his followers: "Finally home after an extended trip to Costa del hospital.

Move, I’m Gay launched their show in February 2020 with no firm expectations of how long they might last.The Portland-based duo simply dove in, with Franny dishing on the latest entertainment dirt, Brenda taking the lead discussing LGBTQ+ history and politics, and both serving up stories about their own experiences as single gay men about town.“We started very casually,” Scott says, “then started to create a structure, and it’s just become a weekly part of our lives.” And two eventful years since they began, Move, I’m Gay is set to cast its 100th episode, an achievement worth celebrating in the increasingly crowded landscape of talk and entertainment podcasts.“We made it all the way to one hundred when we thought we were going to do three,” says Ortega, acknowledging that their key to pushing through this pandemic and finding their audience has been consistency. “I think we’ve taken three breaks in this entire time.

Faye Winter has revealed her biggest pet peeve when it comes to boyfriend Teddy.The couple played Mr & Mrs with OK! Magazine, in which each couple has to answer questions about the other. From favourite drinks to favourite perfumes, the couple did their best at hazarding a guess as to who liked what. And Teddy, who recently moved into a new home with Faye, asked his girlfriend what annoyed her the most about him.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! favourite Michelle Heaton stunned as she attended the Hotel Transylvania: Transformania film premiere in London on Sunday. The 42 year old stunned as she attended the premiere with her family at Ham Yard Hotel, London.

Ellen Pompeo, 52, spent a lovely Saturday afternoon with her five-year-old son Eli Ivery on Feb. 21. The Grey’s Anatomy star was spotted sitting on the ledge of an LA storefront with her son as they blew bubbles. The actress kept it casual with a black beanie, black long-sleeved shirt and grey sweatpants. Eli beamed next to her as he wore a red long-sleeved shirt, black pants and sweet red and black sneakers.

Queen Elizabeth tested positive COVID-19 on Sunday (Feb. 20). The 95-year-old monarch, who has been fully vaccinated and had a booster shot, is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. She will reportedly still carry on with her “light” duties at Windsor Castle over the coming week. “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines,” the palace added.

Khloe Kardashian, 37, spent some quality time with daughter True Thompson, 3, niece daughter Chicago West, 4, and nephew Psalm West, 2. The Good American founder was spotted with the toddler trio at a Barnes & Noble bookstore near her home in Los Angeles suburb Calabasas on Saturday, Feb. 19 in photos published via the Daily Mail. She sweetly held True’s hand as the group excited the retailer, with a black suited security guard right behind.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterSony’s long-in-the-works video game adaptation “Uncharted” collected $44.1 million between Friday and Sunday, enough to lead domestic box office charts and solidify Tom Holland’s star power.The big-budget action adventure has been positioned as a key test of Holland’s bankability outside of his blockbuster success as Spider-Man. “Uncharted” has received mixed reviews, at best, so it’s safe to assume the 25-year-old British actor had a healthy hand in selling tickets. It also helps that “Uncharted” is rated PG-13 and based on one of the most popular video games.Directed by “Ruben Fleischer, who previously led Tom Hardy’s comic book tentpole “Venom” to box office glory, “Uncharted” is expected to earn $52 million from 4,275 North American theaters through the President’s Day holiday on Monday.

Queen Elizabeth has tested positive for COVID-19 and she's experiencing «mild cold like symptoms.»The Palace confirmed the news Sunday in a statement and added that, despite the diagnosis, she «expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week.» The Palace also said the queen will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines.U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson released a statement following the announcement wishing Elizabeth a speedy recovery.«I’m sure I speak for everyone in wishing Her Majesty The Queen a swift recovery from Covid and a rapid return to vibrant good health,» Johnson said.Elizabeth, whom the U.K.

Luke Bryan and his wife Caroline are always on the go, but love nothing more than spending time at home in Nashville.MORE: Luke Bryan's home in Nashville has an emotional backstory - detailsAnd it's not just the couple who love being there, but their beloved pet dogs enjoy their company too.In fact, their adorable pet dog Choc had quite the reaction when they got back over the weekend, as Caroline shared on social media.VIDEO: Luke Bryan surprised on stage by wife Caroline Alongside a picture of her with her beloved animals while sitting outside the front door with a glass of wine in her hand, she wrote: "I wasn't even home for 5 mins and Choc puked everywhere. Oh well… at least I had Chardonnay in the fridge."MORE: Luke Bryan leaves fans thrilled with exciting career newsMORE: Luke Bryan receives outpour of love as he shares bittersweet messageMany fans were quick to comment on the post to express their concern for Choc, and to wish him well, while other dog owners could relate only too well.A post shared by Caroline Bryan (@linabryan3)Luke Bryan's wife Caroline made a relatable revelation about her dog's reaction to her returning home"He's been holding onto the anxiety of missing you.

Cindy Crawford is feeling the love! The supermodel took to Instagram on the eve of her 56th birthday to share a heartfelt tribute to her younger self.MORE: Cindy Crawford is dazzling in latest candid bathrobe pictureThe star posted an adorable black and white picture of herself as a kid, with braids on each side of her head and sitting next to a birthday cake.Cindy posted the throwback image along with a lengthy caption detailing what she would like to tell a younger version of herself. She started it with: "On the eve of another birthday, looking back at little Cindy and thinking about what I would tell her."WATCH: Cindy reveals secret behind her incredible hairMORE: Nineties supermodels and their lookalike model kids: Cindy Crawford, Elizabeth Hurley and moreShe continued the meaningful message by writing: "I would tell her everyone feels nervous in new situations and sometimes you just have to fake it 'til you make it.

Robin Roberts often shares glimpses of her personal life away from Good Morning America on social media, and most recently posted a look at her snow-covered garden in Connecticut, where she lives during the weekends with her long-term partner Amber Laign. MORE: Robin Roberts urged to stay safe as she shares update following returning homeHowever, while fans know a lot about the star, she prefers to keep her relationship out of the spotlight, and only rarely posts pictures of them together online.Much to the delight of her followers back in the summer though, Robin shared a lovely picture of the pair soaking up the sun while posing by the pool during their vacation in Florida - which also happened to be Amber's birthday.  VIDEO: Robin Roberts celebrates partner Amber with show-stopping birthday cakeIn the caption, the 61-year-old revealed just how special Amber was to her, and how her partner had been "overwhelmed" by the vast amount of birthday messages she had received.MORE: Robin Roberts marks end of an era with partner Amber as she returns to GMA studioMORE: Robin Roberts announces courageous career move in emotional postShe wrote: "Wishing my sweet Amber a very Happy Birthday! She keeps saying how overwhelmed she is by all the love she’s receiving from family and friends."I told her all the love & goodness she gives out every day to so many is being returned to her tenfold.

The Voice returned on Monday night with its first at-home playoffs in the show's history, and it wasa bit eerie to see Carson Daly and his skeleton crew in the otherwise emptied-out studio throughout the show. All four coaches and even an audience used video conferencing to watch the contestants' prerecorded performances, and though this was a new system for everyone involved, the night still mostly went smoothly — in fact, there were some contestants who seemed to really thrive with this new normal.

The Voice returned on Monday night for its first at-home playoffs in show history, and it was a bit eerie to see Carson Daly and his skeleton crew in the otherwise emptied-out studio throughout the show. All four coaches and even an audience used video conferencing to take in the 17 contestants' prerecorded performances, and though this was a new system for everyone involved, the showcase was still mostly smooth — in fact, there were some contestants who seemed to really thrive with this new normal in place.

Charlie Puth is the latest superstar to take part in Together, At Home: WHO-Global Citizen Solidarity Sessions.