3 h. ago ‘It crushed my confidence. I’ve never got over it’: Karen Carney on online abuse – and how Strictly is rebuilding her

She’s the emerging star of this year’s dance show, wowing judges with her paso doble. The pundit and former footballer talks about gentleness, bullying, her love of the Lionesses and why she’s never been so happyThe qualities that made Karen Carney an unstoppable winger on the football pitch – her speed and attack, and the sheer relentlessness of both – are more of a hindrance in the ballroom, for some of the dances at least. As the emerging star of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, she has had to learn to slow down, stand up straighter, to be softer, and it’s taken a lot of hard work. On week eight, she had just performed the American Smooth, and her pro partner Carlos Gu was tearfully describing Carney’s work ethic. Who could watch her trying to hold back her own tears, chewing on emotion like a particularly tough bit of gristle, and fail to see a woman who was giving it everything?It was Carney’s dream to be on Strictly. The former England footballer, now TV pundit and podcaster...

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10 h. ago Final celebs announced for Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special

The final two celebs have been confirmed for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special

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10 h. ago Brian McFadden announced as sixth and final celebrity starring in Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special

The former Westlife star, 45, will be taking to the famous ballroom floor next month with professional dancer Michelle Tsiakkas.

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12 h. ago Former Westlife star Brian McFadden to take part in Strictly Christmas Special

The Irish singer will perform with professional dancer Michelle Tsiakkas.

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12 h. ago BBC's Call The Midwife Christmas special in chaos as filming hit by typhoon

The cast spent two weeks in the former British colony to film the storyline involving harrowing scenes of death and destruction but also of love and hope

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15 h. ago Strictly star 'can confirm' in adorable Vito Coppola admission before Christmas special

The professional dancer is set to partner Scarlett Moffatt for the festive edition of the BBC One dance show

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15 h. ago Former Strictly Come Dancing star Ricky Whittle reveals how he was 'stitched up' by BBC bosses during his time on the troubled show

The actor has lambasted the corporation, accusing them of 'manipulating' a romance with his professional partner Natalie Lowe in a bid to get more viewers back in 2008.

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15 h. ago Dianne Buswell makes Strictly admission as she shares pregnancy update

Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has delighted fans with an Instagram update showing off her blossoming baby bump as she prepares to welcome her first child with Joe Sugg

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16 h. ago Vernon Kay defends his 'best presenter' comment after Strictly host replacement rant

Vernon Kay's comment comes after he ranted about continuous speculation on who could replace his wife Tess Daly and her co-star Claudia Winkleman on Strictly Come Dancing

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18 h. ago Strictly's George Clarke makes 'bottom of the leaderboard' admission after Blackpool surprise

The YouTube star has opened up about Strictly Come Dancing's surprise during the show's Blackpool visit

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20 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star opens up on 'terrifying' change in candid admission

Strictly Come Dancing star George Clarke has spoken out about a huge format change this weekend

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20 h. ago Call the Midwife favourite in danger after facing 'gangster' in Christmas special

The wait is almost over for BBC fans to return to Poplar as Call the Midwife will air two Christmas specials this year.

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20 h. ago King to discuss passion for environment on This Natural Life Christmas special

He chats with BBC Radio 4 host Martha Kearney on the Dumfries House estate.

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21 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star 'terrified' ahead of huge show shake

Strictly Come Dancing star George Clarke shared his fears on Wednesday's episode of Morning Live

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21 h. ago Meghan Markle is accused of keeping £1,300 green Galvan dress from 2022 photoshoot with Variety and re

The Duchess of Sussex was dressed in the Galvan 'Ushuaia' dress when photographed for Variety in 2022 - before wearing it again in the trailer for the Christmas special of With Love, Meghan.

Culture

23 h. ago All Creatures Great and Small star details 'only sadness' over Christmas special

All Creatures Great and Small star Samuel West is best known for playing Siegfried Farnon on the beloved Channel 5 period drama.

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29 h. ago Comedian announced as fifth celebrity confirmed for Strictly Christmas special

The 39-year-old actor and podcaster revealed he used to dance in college

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35 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star reveals painful injury ahead of live show

One of Strictly's celebs was left with a lot of bruises after working on a show-stopping move for Blackpool Week.

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35 h. ago Comedian looking to pull out ‘old moves’ on Strictly Christmas special

Actor and podcaster Babatunde Aleshe has appeared on TV shows including Taskmaster and Celebrity Gogglebox.

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36 h. ago Babatunde Aléshé is the fifth celebrity announced for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special

Babatunde Aléshé is the fifth celebrity to be announced for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special.

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