ITV Dancing On Ice star quits show just days before launch with replacement already lined up

Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi has swapped scripts for skates as she competes on this year's Dancing On Ice and will no doubt be supported by her TV star husband. The actress, 40, who has played the role of Leyla Harding on Emmerdale since 2008, originally signed up six years ago before realising she was pregnant with her daughter, now five. She welcomed her first child in 2018 with her husband Arsher Ali who is best known for his role on the BBC series Line of Duty.

Katie Price left audience-goers in shock as she delivered a scathing swipe of her ex-husbands Peter Andre and Kieran Hayler during a theatre performance, hours after it was reported she has found love again.The reality TV star and former glamour model was appearing live on-stage for an X-rated adults-only pantomime show. Dressed up in a glitzy V-neck dress covered in sequins. the mum-of-five had attendees in stitches with her quips.

In a first look at Thursday's episode of Love Island All Stars, awkwardness arises between Chris Taylor and Arabella Chi, who were seemingly going strong, after he admits his crush on new bombshell Sophie. After Chris returns from his date with Sophie, he spills the beans to Arabella about his former crush and explains that they're going to keep chatting to each other. But tension soon grows when the next day Chris pulls Sophie for a chat and the two hold hands as they walk past Arabella.

The Traitors fans were on the very edge of their seats during the first episode of the week, when yet another contestant was eliminated just two days before the grand final. With the finish line now just two sleeps away, sadly Ross fell at the final hurdle after they were brutally turned upon during a very tense and hostile roundtable session.

Dancing On Ice star Sonny Jay is expecting a baby with his girlfriend, Danielle Peazer.The ITV star and Danielle shared the happy news on social media with a heartwarming video. Sonny, who fans will remember from Britain's Got Talent as a part of cheeky boy band Loveable Rogues and currently hosting a radio show on Capital FM, could hardly contain his joy.

There have already been some awkward reunions on Love Island's new all-stars series which has thrilled fans as previous reality stars returned to screens for a second chance at love.

Libby Clegg has announced that she has split from fiancé Dan Powell.The Paralympic gold medallist, who reached the final of Dancing on Ice back in 2020, shared the sad news in a candid Instagram post, in which she reflected on her "hardest year" so far. Sharing a photo of herself and her son, she wrote: "Many of you may not know this but 2023 has been one of the hardest years of my life.There’s been a lot more downs than ups and at times I’ve really felt like giving up. "This little boy has brought me so much joy and happiness and made me smile even when I didn’t think it was possible.

Having already worked with compatriots Baz Luhrmann, James Wan, Kim Farrant, Phillip Noyce, and John Polson (who is directing her in the upcoming “The Last Anniversary” from author Liane Moriarty), Nicole Kidman generally finds a way to work with every notable Aussie filmmaker she can. And now she can add one more to the list: Justin Kurzel, the celebrated indie filmmaker known for “Macbeth,” “Assassin’s Creed,” and “True History of The Kelly Gang,” starring Aussie Russell Crowe.

Love Island all-stars continued on Monday night as tensions in the villa were high, with some new romances being formed and others were left picking up the pieces of their drama - Messy Mitch, the fans are looking at you.

Nikki Haley‘s presidential race is entering the final days before the New Hampshire primary with some celebrity support: Judge Judy Sheindlin.

Dancing on Ice's Colin Grafton recieved some heartbreaking news just days before the show's launch.The professional figure skater, who is currently parternered with Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney, reportedly recieved the terrifying news that his father, Roy, had suffered an unexpected stroke on Wednesday, January 10. Following the scary news, Colin opted to remain in the UK rather than flying back to the US, as he knew that his dad would have wanted him to continue on the show.

Giovanni Pernice was seen smiling as he spent his weekend teaching others how to dance while his heartbroken Strictly Come Dancing co-star counts down until they are back on stage together. Away from the BBC One show's ballroom, Giovanni has launched a new project.

Ryan Thomas has spoken out after his Dancing on Ice debut which came after her was seen fighting back tears over the poignancy of his first performance being on Sunday night (January 14). The actor is among the 12 celebrities to have signed up to the ITV skating show this year.

Love Island star Amber Davies is taking on a new venture competing on this year's Dancing On Ice and will no doubt be supported by her West End co-star boyfriend. Amber, 27, who won Love Island back in 2017, is dating Ben Joyce, who stars in the London West End production of Back To The Future: The Musical - playing the lead role of Marty McFly. Amber revealed she "accidentally fell in love" with Ben when she starred in the same show as Lorraine Baines McFly back in 2022.

Giovanni Pernice will be making appearance in a hit BBC show, despite the on-going drama with his Strictly Come Dancing partner Amanda Abbington. Professional dancer Giovanni, 33, will join comedian Joel Dommett on The Traitors: Uncloaked on Wednesday, 10 January, as they chat to host Ed Gamble all about the second series of the hit reality show.

ITV's new drama series, Mr Bates vs The Post Office has sparked fury across the country as the post office scandal which saw hundreds of postmasters being wrongfully accused of fraud has been brought to light.

Dancing on Ice 2024 is set to kick off on Sunday, 14 January, with a new set of celebrities taking to the ice in a bid to be crowned the winner of the ITV show. Ahead of the show's launch, a new set of promo photos have been released showing each celebrity with their professional skating partner, but there's one pro skater who is noticeably absent from the shots. Tippy Packard, who joined the ITV show in 2022, had initially been partnered with Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards for the 2024 series.

Ryan Thomas has revealed he’s suffered a devastating setback just days before making his Dancing on Ice debut, after he took a tumble during training. The 39 year old actor, who is paired with professional skater Amani Fancy for the upcoming series shared the news of his “tough fall” on This Morning.

Though we have yet to see a fourth “Star Trek” feature film in the rebooted continuity, that isn’t because the third film was horrible. Far from it, actually.

James Morrison's partner, Gill Catchpole, was reportedly searching for a new home just days before her tragic passing at the age of 45.The couple, who share two daughters, Elsie and Ada, have been together for around twenty years. Confirming Gill's death, a family friend told The Sun: "Gill was found dead on Friday at the family’s home in Whitminster. "James is devastated and is being supported by his family.