BBC Pulls ‘University Challenge’ Christmas Episode After Complaints From Disabled Contestants

The socialites of SW3 have ditched the chilly streets of Chelsea for a sun-soaked adventure to take their minds off their various romantic disasters. Rather than wrapping up warm and spending the festive season sipping hot chocolates at the Bluebird Café, the cast of Made in Chelsea have travelled all the way to Sydney and are still filming out there for the brand new winter series. “I was so excited to go to Sydney,” says David ‘Temps’ Templer, who has been at the centre of the drama in series 26 after his break-up with co-star Olivia Bentley.

Kevin Costner is ready to give love a second chance. The 68-year-old Hollywood star seems to be getting romantically involved with the 49-year-old singer Jewel, following their recent sweet moment at a tennis fundraiser, where the actor was photographed embracing the musician.KEVIN COSTNER COMES OUT AS SWIFTIE: ATTENDS ‘AMAZING’ TAYLOR SWIFT CONCERT WITH DAUGHTERKEVIN COSTNER AND CHRISTINE BAUMGARTNER SETTLE THEIR DIVORCEThe photos were shared by TMZ, and Costner can be seen wrapping his arms around Jewel, while she gives a speech at the event, which took place in the British Virgin Islands.

Nick Pickard has spilled some unaired jungle secrets after being the fourth star eliminated from ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic It’s hard to quite think of someone who was as big a veritable child star as Brenda Lee was in the late ’50s and early ’60s a “late bloomer.” Nor can “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” really be considered an underdog song, after its accrual of quintuple-platinum sales over the decades. And yet it’s spent the last several years peaking at No. 2 each December, after spending most of its lifetime not annually charting at all.

It's been a very dramatic weekend for the Strictly Come Dancing team, following Casualty star Nigel Harman's unexpected exit from the show.To recap, the 50 year old actor was forced to withdraw from the BBC dancing competition after he sustained an injury to his rib while rehearsing for his performance that was scheduled for Saturday night. Announcing his departure, Nigel expressed his disappointment to host Claudia Winkleman and explained what actually happened.

Casualty star Nigel Harman has broken his silence after reports that the BBC Strictly crew are relieved he stepped down due to his ‘mood swings and storming off.’ Nigel shocked fans when it was announced that the actor would not be returning to compete in the quarterfinals. The 50-year-old pulled out of the show just hours before Saturday's live performance, as he revealed that he had sustained a rib injury during rehearsals while practising a stunt.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have shared their 'hope' after some thought a 'new dancer' had been hired. Things were a bit different on Sunday night (December 3) as the results show became a general chit-chat with the show's stars following an unexpected withdrawal from the BBC One dance contest.

Strictly Come Dancing staff have slammed Nigel Harman after claiming he suffered from "backstage mood swings".

Reality TV star Gaz Beadle took to Instagram to show off his family's Christmas decorations, two months after announcing his split from wife Emma McVey. Gaz, who rose to fame on Geordie Shore in 2011, put up an Instagram reel with his two children, Chester, five, and Primrose, three, as they got into the festive spirit and decorated their tree, captioning it: ‘It’s not perfect but they did it’.The family were in their pyjamas as they took it in turns putting baubles on the branches of their tree in the spacious living room. It hasn’t been an easy time for Gaz, 35, and ex-model Emma, 31, who decided to separate in October, after two years of marriage.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers had a common one-word response to Annabel Croft's latest 'emotional' routine on Saturday evening.The former tennis ace performed second with Johannes Radebe, dancing a Foxtrot to For Good from the musical Wicked, wearing a black sparkly dress and with a green painted face like Elphaba from the musical. She got great comments from the judges, with Anton Du Beke praising her frame as "the best in the whole competition" and saying their performance mirrored their relationship "perfectly".

The BBC has cancelled the festive edition of its longest running TV quiz show after contestants complained that producers had failed to support them participating with disabilities.

Bruno Tonioli, who first graced our screens in Elton John's music video for "I'm Still Standing", has had quite the journey since his Strictly days. The 68 year old professional choreographer became a household name in 2004 when he joined the judging panel on the new BBC show Strictly Come Dancing. After eighteen years of entertaining us with his bubbly personality and flamboyant remarks, Bruno made a dramatic exit from the show.

Riley Keough wants to have a very special Christmas with her family, following the tragic death of her mom Lisa Marie Presley earlier this year. The celebrity family will be spending some quality time in Hawaii, as revealed by a close source to the actress.LISA MARIE PRESLEY DIDN’T WANT SOFIA COPPOLA TO TURN ‘PRISCILLA’ INTO A MOVIEPRISCILLA PRESLEY’S EMOTIONAL REACTION TO BIOPIC: ‘YOU LOOK BACK AND LOOK ‘WHY ME?’’PRISCILLA PRESLEY AND ROBERT KARDASHIAN’S ROMANCE: ‘HE WANTED TO MARRY HER’The insider told Us Weekly that Riley and her younger sisters Finley and Harper will be “all going to Hawaii over Christmas,” with the 34-year-old star becoming “closer and closer” to the 15-year-old twin sisters.The family has been getting closer together after Lisa Marie’s passing at age 54, with the insider sharing some details about their family dynamic.

The BBC has had to pull an episode of Christmas University Challenge off the air after two contestants, who have disabilities, were left feeling 'distressed' during filming. One contestant, who is blind, described their experience on the show as "distressing" in a chat with BBC News, while another contestant reportedly had their request for subtitles denied.The BBC confirmed that the episode won't be aired because the two contestants felt "their access requirements were not sufficiently met by the production".They also added that the "individuals and teams concerned" have received an apology following the incident.

It’s no fluke that Prince William and Princess Catherine no longer mingle with their former friend Rose Hanbury!

EastEnders fans are in for a treat as the BBC soap has released its final Christmas trailer, featuring Suki Panesar in a desperate situation. The trailer was posted online after a shocking turn of events where Nish tried to kill Eve, following the revelation of Eve and Suki's secret affair, and fans are now worried that Eve might be dead.

Charley Webb has declared 'over and out' as she marked the end of an 'incredible journey' after confirming her split from her husband Matthew Wolfenden. The former couple, who met on the set of Emmerdale, issued a statement on their marriage last week.

Paddy McGuinness told fans he was 'in the s**t' while he was seen in the shower waiting for his ex-wife Christine to return home. Despite confirming their split last summer, the former married couple are still living together for the sake of their three young children.

Rugby star Danny Cipriani last week announced he had split from wife, Victoria Rose, after two and a half years.The pair, who tied the knot in 2021, decided to part ways following alleged "messages on his phone" that sparked fiery arguments. Danny, well-known for his high-profile romances, having dated celebs including Kirsty Gallacher and model Jasmine Waltz, has often been accused of being unfaithful. Recently in the news with the release of his memoir, Who Am I?, Danny has spilled the beans on his past relationships, including Kelly Brook, as well as Kirsty and Jasmine.

Hannah Waddingham’s kicking off the holidays. The “Ted Lasso” alum is returning to her musical roots with a newly released Apple TV+ special, “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas.”The Emmy Award winner, 49, recorded the episode live at The Coliseum in London, and invited some of her former co-stars and more — Phil Dunster, Nick Mohammed, Luke Evans, Leslie Odom Jr. and Sam Ryder — as her special guests.Additional performances also include The Fabulous Lounge Swingers, the chorus of the English National Opera, the London Gay Men’s Chorus, and an 18-piece band.