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Channel 4 Dispatches will air a special investigation on Saturday night that has the potential to be 'hugely damaging' for an A-list household name.

Krishnan Guru-Murthy has announced a big career switch, following his time on Strictly Come Dancing.The 53 year old journalist from Channel 4 News was paired with professional dancer Lauren Oakley on the popular BBC show, but they were voted off earlier this month after losing to Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington in the dreaded dance-off. However, Krishnan has now revealed that his stint on the show has inspired him to pursue a career in music. He shared that seeing his son Jay, 16, perform at Glastonbury Festival with his band Askew, motivated him to reunite his own rock band after many years apart.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Krishnan Guru-Murthy took to Instagram on Friday, 24 November, to mark his father's milestone 90th birthday with a dedicated post. The Channel 4 newsreader, who recently lost out to Angela Rippon in the Strictly Dance Off, thanked his dad for being a "remarkable man" as he gushed about his longstanding NHS achievements.

He might have lost out on his place in Blackpool this weekend, but Strictly Come Dancing star Krishnan Guru-Murthy, 53, was full of smiles as he enjoyed his newfound freedom from dance training for a night on the town with his rarely-seen son.The father and son duo looked smart and suited in shades of chic grey as the appeared on the red carpet at a film premiere in London.The Channel 4 newsreader lost out to Angela Rippon on Saturday and missed out on a trip to the Blackpool Ballroom as a result, leaving him in tears. However, he has moved on and was spotted posing for the camera with his handsome son, Jay, 16, who was originally embarrassed of his dad's appearance on the dancing show.The teenager reportedly begged his father not to take part in the dancing competition and refused to attend the launch episode alongside the rest of the family.

Strictly Come Dancing has sent home its seventh celebrity after two stars competed in the dreaded dance-off. Tonight's episode of the BBC One show saw Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy, 53, lose out to 79-year-old broadcaster Angela Rippon. Krishnan said: “Look, this has been the most incredible experience.

Strictly Come Dancing star Krishnan Guru Murthy has been dealt a crushing blow just hours before he takes to the ballroom floor with his partner Lauren Oakley, as the bookies tip him to be the next star to leave the competition. The Channel 4 newsreader, 53, has so far managed to dance his way into week eight of the competition without setting foot in the dance-off once, but despite his clear stage presence and ability to ‘sell’ the dance to the audience, the judges have been quick to comment on his lack of technical finesse in recent weeks.

BBC Strictly star Amy Dowden playfully 'threw shade' at Dianne Buswell during a new gameshow, leaving Strictly Come Dancing fans in fits of laughter.The new game also saw Layton Williams comment "sorry" to one of the stars. Amy, the Welsh dancing queen, decided to test this season's contestants on their Strictly knowledge with her fun-filled trivia game, Gamey with Amy.The stars took a break from their dance rehearsals to answer some Strictly-themed questions.

Krishnan Guru-Murthy is best known for being the lead presenter of Channel 4 News, but he's switched news reading for sequins and jazz hands on this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing. The journalist, 53, is competing on the BBC One show with professional dancer Lauren Oatley, with the pair so far impressing both the judges and viewers with their performances. Krishnan has worked as a news anchor for Channel 4 since 1998, but in October 2022 he was taken off air for one week after TV bosses made the decision to suspend him following an offensive comment he made after interviewing MP Steve Baker.

Strictly Come Dancing star Lauren Oakley has responded to the outpouring of messages about her appearance following the show's Halloween special. The professional dancer is currently competing for the first time in the BBC One dance contest after joining the programme last year.

Strictly Come Dancing was back for another live show with fourteen celebs and their professional dance partners looking to wow the judges and audience at home.

Krishnan Guru-Murthy is known for his incredible long-standing journalism career, having worked as a news anchor for Channel 4 since 1998. But the broadcaster, 53, is now set to take on a new challenge as he takes to the dance floor on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing alongside the likes of Zara McDermott and Adam Thomas.The BBC dancing competition is set to return for its 21st series on September 16, on BBC One and the series hopefuls will be feeling the pressure going into the iconic dance competition. But what do we know about Krishnan's life off screen as he swaps his news desk for the dance floor? Who is Krishnan Guru-Murthy? Krishnan was born in Liverpool on April 5 1970.

Piers Morgan has taken aim at the UK television’s strict impartiality rules, saying that they are outdated and fallible to challenge from influential people with agendas.

The long-awaited moment finally arrived when Strictly Come Dancing fans found out who their favourite celebs were paired with as they battled it out on the dance floor in the opening show of the series. As well as revealing who the celebrities are paired with, Strictly opened with a dramatic performance from the fabulous professional dancers, who also performed alongside the Judges in an eye-catching routine, like never before seen on the show.The first dancing duo to be revealed was Amanda Abbington who was paired with her professional dancing partner Giovanni Pernice.

The latest series of Strictly Come Dancing is to return to our screens - and it is now in its 21st series. The show, which first started in 2004, has seen plenty of drama on and off the dancefloor as hundreds of celebrities have taken part in the popular BBC One show.

It's famously one of the most gruelling celebrity shows on TV, but Krishnan Guru-Murthy has admitted to being worried he has bitten off more than he can chew with Strictly Come Dancing.The journalist has said his biggest worry is being physically unable to do the dances as he has "never exercised" and is "overweight" and suffers from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, although the prospect of stepping into the ballroom has helped him to keep off some weight he lost earlier in the year. While he might not be expecting to compete with the likes of Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier, Krishnan, 53, explained why the time was finally right for him to do Strictly after it being a "hard no" in the past.

Strictly Come Dancing's 13th contestant has been revealed as former EastEnders star Nigel Harman. The news was announced on Thursday morning non ITV's Lorraine show by Christine Lampard.

BBC Asian Network’s Breakfast Show host Nikita Kanda and Waterloo Road actor Adam Thomas are the latest stars to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 line-up.

Eddie Kadi has been announced as the fifth celebrity to join this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Broadcaster and journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy has been named as the fourth celebrity contestant confirmed for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing.The exciting news was announced today by Strictly co-host Claudia Winkleman on her BBC Radio 2 show.The 53 year old journalist - best known as the main anchor of Channel 4 News, as well as hosting live debates for Channel 4 during elections - admitted he's "surprised, delighted and slightly confused" to find himself taking part "on the basis of 'you only live once!'". "I can’t wait to start learning to dance," he added.

A Channel 4 presenter has been caught on camera calling a government minister a "c***" outside Number 10. Krishnan Guru-Murthy could be heard making the slur at Downing Street to Conservative MP Steve Baker in a clip that was widely shared on social media on Wednesday night (October 19).

after Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced MPs in the House of Commons following the publication of Sue Gray’s report into alleged illegal gatherings at Downing Street.Part of the exchange between Labour leader Keir Starmer and Johnson saw the Prime Minister incorrectly accuse Starmer of failing to prosecute Jimmy Savile when he was head of the Crown Prosecution Service.Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy interviewed Dorries and asked why Johnson had used “fake news” and an “old meme repeated by conspiracy theorists” against Starmer in the House of Commons.Dorries shook her head and rolled her eyes when asked saying: “I don’t know, I don’t know the details…” she repeated before saying “the prime minister tells the truth,” despite repeated challenges from Guru-Murthy.On social media, users were quick to point out the sharp comparison’s to Tate’s character Lauren, a stroppy teenage school girl whose catchphrase was “Am I bovvered” and “are you disrespecting me?”You can see some of there reaction and comparisons here:Check out this excellent (but doctored) @krishgm interview with Tory MP Nadine Dorries.