29 h. ago Anton Du Beke lets slip detail on new Strictly hosts after being 'rejected'

The next series of Strictly Come Dancing will feature two new presenters after Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s shock departure last year

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29 h. ago Anton Du Beke drops huge clue on new Strictly hosts after being 'rejected'

Strictly Come Dancing will return to screens later this year with two new presenters, following the shock exit of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman after 11 years of co-hosting

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7 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing star announces engagement and pair are 'smitten'

Baroness Jacqui Smith, who appeared on BBC show Strictly Come Dancing alongside partner Anton Du Beke in 2020, is set to marry Professor Graham Timmins this August

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8 d. ago Morocco coach slams Afcon refereeing conspiracy theorists: ‘It’s a shame to go down this path’

Walid Regragui has rejected claims that referees at the tournament are favouring the host nation

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2 w. ago Warner Bros Discovery tells investors to reject ‘inadequate’ $108bn Paramount bid

Board unwilling to accept hostile takeover despite $40bn guarantee from billionaire Larry EllisonWarner Bros Discovery (WBD) has again told its shareholders to reject an “inadequate” $108.4bn (£80bn) hostile takeover bid by Paramount Skydance amid an extraordinary corporate battle to control the media conglomerate.Paramount, controlled by the billionaire Ellison family, had sought to combat WBD’s criticism of its offer and claims it had “consistently misled” investors by saying it had a “full backstop” – a safety net to ensure it has sufficient funds – from the Ellisons. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Warner Bros Discovery tells investors to reject latest $108bn hostile Paramount bid

Board unwilling to accept hostile takeover despite $40bn guarantee from billionaire Larry EllisonWarner Bros Discovery (WBD) has again told its shareholders to reject an “inadequate” $108.4bn (£80bn) hostile takeover bid by Paramount Skydance amid an extraordinary corporate battle to control the media conglomerate.Paramount, controlled by the billionaire Ellison family, had sought to combat WBD’s criticism of its offer and claims it had “consistently misled” investors by saying it had a “full backstop” – a safety net to ensure it has sufficient funds – from the Ellisons. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Warner Bros rejects Paramount’s ‘inadequate’ $108bn hostile bid

Board warns shareholders over ‘extraordinary’ amount of debt financing and $4.7bn of costs if it backs out of Netflix deal

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4 w. ago Strictly's Anton Du Beke admits 'I'm fearful' as he recalls 'terrible' moment

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke opted to stay at home while his family enjoyed a winter holiday after experiencing a 'terrible' time when he went on a previous trip

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4 w. ago Strictly’s Anton Du Beke admits ‘I’m so fearful’ as he addresses ‘terrible’ family ordeal

Strictly judge Anton Du Beke opted to stay at home while his family enjoyed a winter holiday after experiencing a 'terrible' time when he went on a previous trip

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last month Larry Ellison gives personal guarantee for Paramount takeover of Warner Bros Discovery

WBD had urged shareholders to reject $108.4bn hostile takeover bid from Paramount, which is controlled by the Ellisons, following $82.7bn Netflix deal The tech billionaire Larry Ellison has agreed to provide a personal guarantee of more than $40bn for Paramount Skydance’s fight to gain control of Warner Bros Discovery, amid an extraordinary corporate battle over the entertainment giant.WBD urged shareholders to reject a $108.4bn hostile takeover bid from Paramount – which is controlled by the Ellisons – last week, having agreed to sell its storied movie studios, HBO cable network and streaming service to Netflix in a $82.7bn deal earlier this month. Continue reading...

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last month Larry Ellison provides personal guarantee for Paramount takeover of Warner Bros Discovery

WBD had urged shareholders to reject $108.4bn hostile takeover bid from Paramount, which is controlled by the Ellisons, following $82.7bn Netflix deal The tech billionaire Larry Ellison has agreed to provide a personal guarantee of more than $40bn for Paramount Skydance’s fight to gain control of Warner Bros Discovery, amid an extraordinary corporate battle over the entertainment giant.WBD urged shareholders to reject a $108.4bn hostile takeover bid from Paramount – which is controlled by the Ellisons – last week, having agreed to sell its storied movie studios, HBO cable network and streaming service to Netflix in a $82.7bn deal earlier this month. Continue reading...

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