Meet Big Brother 2023's Olivia - a dancer, 23, with 'personality to sell' and strange phobia

Giovanni Pernice would make a strong Strictly Come Dancing judge, according to ex-pro Joanne Clifton.The 40-year-old told Betway Slots: "Many of us would like to have a go at judging. I completely get why Anton [Du Beke] wanted to. I can see Giovanni Pernice going for it in a couple of years' time.

Anton Du Beke has weighed in on the latest Strictly Come Dancing drama during an appearance on This Morning as he discussed Amanda Abbington's potential 'return'. The Strictly star, who is best known for being a professional dancer and now a judge on the BBC dance contest, appeared on the ITV programme to chat to hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary about his latest novel.

Strictly Come Dancing's head judge, Shirley Ballas, has called this series 'difficult' following Amanda Abbington's exit as she shared her thoughts on It Takes Two. Sherlock actress Amanda left Strictly earlier this week, when Fleur East confirmed: "Amanda Abbington is unable to continue in Strictly Come Dancing and has decided to withdraw from the competition.The show wishes her all the best for the future." Speaking on It Takes Two, Shirley shared her thoughts on the 2023 contestants as she said: "The class of 2023, the magic is always in the mix and the BBC definitely got the mix right this year didn't they? "It's a very, very difficult series.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has reflected on Amanda Abbington's sudden exit insisting her departure from the competition is 'terribly sad'.

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond had been forced to defend her outfit choice, after a viewer accused her of insensitively ‘wearing a Rolex’ during the cost of living crisis. After a fan noticed Alison sporting a flashy-looking watch on the show, they took to Twitter to say it had made them feel 'uncomfortable.' The person wrote: "I love watching @AlisonHammond, but with the cost of living affecting us all, I find it uncomfortable seeing her wearing what looks like a Rolex." But the 48-year-old TV star decided to respond to the viewer, telling them that she was actually wearing a sentimental piece of jewellery gifted to her by her late mother. Alison wrote: "I wish!! It's actually a Michael Kors Watch my late mum bought me, and it cost her £185 of her hard-earned money.

Former Big Brother star Alex Sibley has revealed exclusively to OK! how he taught his former housemate Jade Goody's son Bobby Brazier how to drive. He explained: "I gave Jade's son Bobby a driving lesson two or three years ago. "He didn’t know who I was until I told him I was with his mother in the Big Brother house." He continued: "Paul a friend of mine told Bobby that I could take him around for a driving lesson as his dad wasn’t keen to take him.

Emmerdale legend Samantha Giles, who is famed for her role as Bernice Blackstock on the ITV soap, has confirmed she is departing the programme after 25 years although has kept the details of her exit quiet from viewers.

Emmerdale favourite Samantha Giles has announced she will be leaving the ITV soap later this year. The actress, who plays Bernice Blackstock, made her first appearance in Emmerdale over 25 years ago, but has confirmed she's now departing the soap for good.

This Morning viewers were left taken aback by Shayne Ward as he reunited with his former Coronation Street co-star to appear on the programme. The singer-turned-actor was live in the ITV daytime show's studio on Tuesday (October 17) alongside Catherine Tyldesley.

Bosses at ITV are said to be considering moving Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard from their regular presenting position at Good Morning Britain, with the pair potentially fronting This Morning instead.The This Morning team have reportedly entered discussions with Kate, 56, and Ben, 48, following Holly Willoughby's resignation from the show. Ben recently hosted an episode of This Morning alongside Holly back in September and has since confirmed that he will be appearing on the show a few more times in the run-up to Christmas. And it seems that his longtime GMB co-host Kate could be joining him on the This Morning sofas.

Rochelle Humes has suggested she can't get over some new pictures of Alison Hammond as the This Morning star was flooded with messages after sharing a look at her latest photoshoot.

Holly Willoughby made a shocking announcement earlier this week confirming she would be stepping down from her hosting duties on This Morning after 14 years of presenting the flagship programme.

This Morning stars Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary led messages to Holly Willoughby following her announcement that she will not return to the ITV programme.

Holly Willoughby has stunned TV viewers as well as her co-stars and fellow celebrities by announcing she's sensationally quitting This Morning.The 42 year old star took to Instagram on Tuesday, 10 October, to share a shock statement that said she was leaving after 14 years and "will not be returning." Holly's statement began: “I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning.To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so much.This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we’ve done together." Celebrities including Alison Hammond, Rochelle Humes and Ferne McCann have shown their support – but a source has told the Daily Star that it's not just the alleged 'kidnap and murder plot' that has influenced Holly's decision. Holly had been on 'indefinite leave' from This Morning after the alleged 'plot' came to light last week.

Celebrities from across the world of showbiz have shown their support for Holly Willoughby after she revealed that she was stepping back from This Morning after 14 years on the show. Holly, who joined the This Morning team back in 2009, announced that she was leaving the show in an emotional Instagram post which she shared online on Tuesday 10 October and has since been supported by her famous friends. As part of the heartfelt statement, the TV personality explained that she’d made the decision “for me and my family” and paid tribute to viewers at home for their support over the past decade.

She was only a child when Big Brother was cancelled. But that hasn't stopped Hallie, 18, a youth worker from London from joining the cast of the newly revamped show.The teen has signed up for what has been dubbed the 'ultimate social experiment' as it returns to screens. She's one of sixteen housemates who on Sunday night entere the brand new Big Brother house before a live studio audience as they prepare to compete for a £100,000 cash prize.

Big Brother is making an exciting return to our screens. The reality TV show was last aired five years ago - and now the iconic show has a new home on ITV, with a new look and presenters.

Big Brother is often considered to be the most iconic reality TV show of all time. It takes its name from the character in George Orwell's 1949 novel Nineteen Eighty-Four and has a simple premise: it follows a group of strangers living in a house fitted with cameras and microphones recording their every move for 24 hours a day.

A man has been charged with soliciting to commit murder and kidnap in relation to This Morning star Holly Willoughby. The man, from Harlow, Essex, is due to appear in court today following an arrest in the town this week.

Alison Hammond and Josie Gibson have been hit with complaints over a question they asked Sir Chris Whitty during his appearance on This Morning. The former chief medical officer appeared on the ITV daytime show on Thursday (October 5) to discuss the pledge announced by Rishi Sunak that would see the legal age for smoking rise by one year every year.