Strictly Come Dancing's Rose Ayling-Ellis delights fans as she announces new TV role

Strictly Come Dancing, to having a deaf Barbie made in honour of her, Rose Ayling-Ellis has helped raise awareness of the deaf community in many ways. On Friday, the former EastEnders star shared another huge leap for people with accessibility needs, reposting the exciting news that British Vogue has been printed in braille for the first time ever, meaning blind and partially sighted people will be able to enjoy the fashion magazine.

Will Mellor is set to return to the small screen in a new drama after his triumphant time on Strictly Come Dancing. But the actor, candidly, admits that he was “gutted” to miss out on making it to the final of the 2022 edition of the BBC One dance contest.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has paid tribute to the late Len Goodman, deeming the former judge a “legend. ” Goodman, who served as head judge for both Strictly and its American counterpart Dancing with the Stars, passed away on April 22 at the age of 78 after a battle with bone cancer. Pernice, who debuted on the series in 2015 and won the Glitterball Trophy in 2021, paid an emotional tribute to the former judge in an interview with OK! Magazine, saying: “My memory of Len Goodman is the same one as everybody has, a legend.

Hollyoaks star Abi Phillips took to Instagram to share some exciting news with her followers and announced that she is engaged to her partner of 11 years.The soap star, 28, posted an adorable snap with her husband-to-be as she showed off the stunning diamond with an impressive Italian landscape in the background. Abi also shared a close-up of the huge ring, a stunning landscape snap, and a selfie where the gorgeous actor held her hand to her chest.

Thurston Moore has announced details for his upcoming memoir Sonic Life.The former Sonic Youth frontman had previously told NME in 2020 during an interview that he had written a book during the pandemic. He described it as a retelling of his “history of coming to New York City as a teenager and finding my footing as a musician”.

Strictly Come Dancing star Aljaž Škorjanec has made an emotional admission about his wife Janette Manrara's pregnancy as they prepare to become first-time parents. The dancing couple announced the joyous news they were expecting back in February with their bundle of joy due this summer.

Loose Women viewers were left issuing a plea to the show's bosses as Rose Ayling Ellis made her first appearance as a panellist. The former EastEnders actress was welcomed onto the ITV lunchtime show as a guest panellist as opposed to a guest in a special show to mark Deaf Awareness Week.

Sheridan Smith has been announced as the star of a new TV adaptation of bestselling Lucy Clarke thriller The Castaways.The book, first published in 2020, was a hit with readers and made its way onto the Sunday Times bestsellers list, so a TV series in the works at Paramount Plus is highly-anticipated. Sheridan, known for Mrs Biggs, The C Word and Cilla, will star alongside Showtrial's Celine Buckens as sisters who find a holiday of a lifetime turns into a devastating nightmare.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice appeared emotional as he celebrated his latest achievement which saw him supported by his winning dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis. The former EastEnders actress, who lifted the coveted Glitterball trophy with the dancer in 2021, was in the audience as he took one of the country's most prestigious stages.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Kevin Clifton has bravely told his fans of his hidden struggle before enjoying the most 'wonderful five years' since meeting his girlfriend Stacey Dooley. The documentary maker was among the first to support her man as he shared a sweet post about how his life has turned around.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Ed Sheeran has announced details for the “- Tour” (pronounced “Subtract Tour”), a special run of dates set to take place in theaters and auditoriums in 14 cities across North America. The shows, mostly with singer-songwriter Ben Kweller in support, will take place in between dates on his massive stadium tour — titled  “+ – = ÷ x Tour” (pronounced “Mathematics Tour”) — which was announced last fall. Sheeran is using Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan technology for the theater dates. Registration opens on Friday, April 28 at 10 a.m. ET and closes on Sunday, April 30 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The Verified Fan onsale is set to begin on Tuesday, May 2 at 10 a.m. local venue time.

Alec Baldwin returns to the set of Rust for another day of filming at Yellowstone Film Ranch in Montana.

Rose Ayling-Ellis will soon be back on the small screen as her TV return has been revealed. The former EastEnders star who played Mick Carter's long-lost daughter Frankie Lewis on the BBC One soap, left Albert Square last year after winning Strictly Come Dancing.

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman has died aged 78, his agent has said. Agent Jackie Gill said in a statement: “It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78. “A much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him.

Strictly Come Dancing favourite Len Goodman has died, it has been announced. The 78-year-old's family confirmed the BBC One star had passed after a 'short illness', saying he had been in a hospice before he died on Saturday night (April 22).

Len Goodman, the former Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars judge, has died aged 78.

Giovanni Pernice and Gorka Marquez both had two-word responses as their return to Strictly Come Dancing was confirmed. The pair are among the professional dancer line-up for the upcoming 2023 edition of the BBC One show which was revealed by the broadcasted on Friday (April 21).

Strictly Come Dancing has announced the professional dancers, judges and presenters for the upcoming 2023 series - with a slew of fan favourites returning.The hit BBC One dance show is due to return this Autumn for its impressive and highly-anticipated 21st series. For the upcoming 2023 series, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be back as presenters to oversee proceedings each weekend.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star HRVY has shared his heartbreak after his beloved grandfather passed away. HRVY, real name Harvey Leigh Cantwell, 24, announced his granddad's death as he posted some images of his order-of-service for his funeral. First, Harvey, a former CBBC star shared a picture of the front of the paper, which showed a smiling picture of his late grandfather, Leslie, with his date of birth and death.

Sufjan Stevens has announced his new album ‘Reflections’ along with new single ‘Ekstasis’.The album is a studio recording of his score for the ballet by choreographer Justin Peck, and was performed by pianists Timo Andres and Conor Hanick. The record is set for release on May 19 via Asthmatic Kitty Records.Speaking about how ‘Ekstasis’ captures the mood of ‘Reflections’, Stevens said: “It is about energy, light and duality.