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Mamma Mia! Scot Stevie Doc felt like her late mum was with her throughout her time on the ABBA reality TV show.

Lorraine Kelly was absent from her own ITV talk show this morning Friday, 20 October, surprising viewers as a new face stepped in.The presenter, 63, sometimes misses her presenting slot on Lorraine when other commitments pop up, but it’s often her ITV co-stars Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard who step in for the star.Today, viewers tuned in to see Louise Minchin sitting in Lorraine’s usual chair, as she introduced the morning’s show. Sharing an Instagram story shortly before her appearance, Louise shared a photo of a mug with the Lorraine logo on it, writing: “So excited to be back on early morning telly!! I am presenting @Lorraine today. See you at 9am”.

K.J. Yossman When producer Judy Craymer persuaded ABBA to allow her to make a musical out of their back catalogue, she never imagined the show would still be running twenty-five years later – not to mention spawn two hit movies starring Meryl Streep. To celebrate the stage production’s quarter century anniversary, Craymer is now bringing “Mamma Mia” to British TV screens with a new talent competition show, titled “Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream.” Produced by Fremantle-owned Thames and set to air on ITV1 in the U.K.

Here we go again! Zoe Ball is back on our TV screens with another sunny prime-time show that will have us all singing along on the sofa. Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream follows stage-show wannabes as they jet off to the idyllic Greek islands to compete for the lead roles of Sophie and Sky in the hit ABBA West End musical. As a lifelong ABBA fan, Zoe, 52, was determined to get the gig – even though it meant taking time off from her phenomenally successful Radio 2 Breakfast Show and leaving behind her 13-year-old daughter Nelly and her grown-up son, Woody, 22.

Zoe Ball has revealed how she almost burned her house down after lighting a candle - leaving firefighters to rush to the rescue.The 52 year old BBC Radio 2 presenter made the shock confession on-air, during her breakfast show, as she said that she had left a candle 'smouldering' from the night before in her living room. Zoe then praised the emergency services who came to her home for 'stopping my house burning down'.

Madness have announced their 13th studio album ‘Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie’ – listen to new song ‘C’Est La Vie’ below.The 14-track record is due for release on November 17 via BMG – pre-order/pre-save it here. Following on from 2016’s ‘Can’t Touch Us Now’, the project marks the North London group’s first full-length effort in seven years.This morning (September 28), Madness premiered the LP’s lead single ‘C’Est La Vie’ on BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show with Zoe Ball.

She’s notched up 16 years with the BBC and has hosted TV shows including Crimewatch, Points Of View and BBC Breakfast, but Tina Daheley says the role she’s most proud of is that of mum. “This sounds corny and clichéd, but becoming a mum has empowered me to say no, because for a decade I just said yes to everything,” Tina, 43, explains. “It was just constant.

Margot Robbie has revealed that she once faked her own death to scare a babysitter.Robbie, who stars in Greta Gerwig’s recently released Barbie movie, shared the amusing (yet slightly disturbing) story during an interview with BBC Radio 2.“We got a new babysitter and I wanted my old babysitter back, Talia, who was like 16 and I thought she was so cool,” the actress told presenter Zoe Ball. “And then we got this much older lady in and I was just not happy about it, and she told me to go have a bath and I didn’t want to and she was very cranky and I thought, ‘I’m gonna show you’.”Robbie continued: “And so I got a big kitchen knife and the ketchup and I sprawled out naked on the tiles, covered myself in ketchup and put the kitchen knife [near her body].

The BBC’s top earning stars have been revealed - and now you can see how your salary compares using our new gadget. The BBC has once again published the salaries of its highest-earning stars as part of its annual report.

The BBC has revealed that the amount paid to its biggest stars has surged to a six-year high, as Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker topped the talent pay table once again.

Woody Cook was left hiding behind a pillow after his mum Zoey Ball embarrassed him on television by talking about his used condoms. Woody, 22, who Zoe shares with her ex-husband, Fatboy Slim, appeared on the latest episode of Celebrity Gogglebox with his doting mum.

Norman Cook jokingly blasted his ex-wife Zoe Ball during an interview on Radio 2 after she 'forgot' their marriage.

Zoe Ball told former husband Fatboy Slim she ‘tried to block him from her memory’ as she interviewed him on her radio show. The 52 year old host made the joke as she chatted to her DJ ex - real name Norman Cook - on her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show about all things Glastonbury on Friday morning. Zoe and Norman were married in 1999 and had two children together - Woody, 22, and 13 year old Nelly - but divorced in 2016, saying they had come to ‘the end of their rainbow’ after ‘many exciting adventures together’.

Fleur East has been announced as the new host of Strictly Come Dancing ’s companion show It Takes Two.The former contestant and star on the BBC One competition beamed as she arrived in the studio on Friday night’s episode of The One Show. "It's a lot to take in isn't it. How did you feel when the call came?" presenter Alex Jones asked.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has revealed she is feeling "positive" following her breast cancer operation. The professional dancer announced in May she had been diagnosed with the disease after finding a lump in her breast. Since going public with the news, Dowden has kept her social media followers in the loop as she begins treatment.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has told fans that her breast cancer surgery has gone "well" as she took to her social media to provide an update.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden, 32, has issued a health update from her hospital bed. The BBC star, who revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer last month, took to Instagram today to address her 365,000 followers. In the picture, the dancer could be seen giving the thumbs up as she lay in bed, dressed in a hospital gown.

Vernon Kay poked fun at himself as he showed off his hair gaffe as he headed to host his new show on BBC Radio 2. The Bolton-born broadcaster has replaced veteran Ken Bruce, who helmed the programme for 31 years, in the 9.30am to 12pm slot.

Vernon Kay said fans of veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce have given him “the best trolling I’ve ever had” ahead of his start at BBC Radio 2 on Monday. The TV presenter, 49, announced in February that he was taking over from Scottish radio presenter Ken. Ken had previously revealed he was be stepping down from presenting his mid-morning show on the station after 31 years.

Eurovision preparations are well underway across the nation, and DJ and presenter Zoe Ball has debuted a fresh new hairstyle ready for the weekend ahead. The former Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two presenter will be hosting The Ultimate Eurovision Pre-Party in Liverpool tonight (Friday 12 May) as part of her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, and it seems as if the DJ has made sure she’s got a brand new look for the weekend of festivities.

Zoe Ball opened up to Alan Carr about holiday romances, as she appeared on his Life's a Beach podcast, which sees celebs share their travel stories.The Radio 2 presenter, 52, shared some of her past holiday romances, telling Alan, 46: "I did always quite like a holiday romance. Fell in love with a surfer in Mexico.

Eurovision mania is in full swing as the official start of Eurovision week kicks off. Last year's winner, Ukraine, unfortunately couldn't handle the hosting duties due to the ongoing war. However, the United Kingdom stepped up to the plate and will host the contest in Liverpool Arena this week, which can hold up to 11,000 Eurovision-crazy fans.The home of The Beatles is pulling out all the stops to give the event a Ukrainian flair in their honour.

Zoe Ball, 52, has been left "absolutely gutted" to have to miss out on King Charles III's Coronation Concert, which is taking place at Windsor Castle this evening. Zoe was set to be part of the Radio 2 presenting team covering the royal event, but has had to pull out at the last minute after coming down with a "sickness bug". Taking to Twitter to share the sad news with her 405,000 followers just hours before the concert is due to take place, Zoe wrote this morning: "absolutely gutted.

The Coronation Concert is taking place on Sunday night with more than 20,000 people descending on Windsor to watch it live.

Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has dazzled fans after sharing a photo with her two lookalike daughters celebrating King Charles’ Coronation as they spent the afternoon at The Ivy Cafe in London. In the photo posted to Instagram, the Britain’s Got Talent judge could be seen beaming, pictured alongside daughters Alex, 17, and Hollie, 11.The TV presenter wore a nude coloured cardigan that featured gold button detailing, and opted for a glam make-up look with black eyeliner, false lashes, and a glossy pink lip.The star wore her hair styled straight in a chic middle parting. Meanwhile, her doppelganger daughters looked just as glamorous.

Zoe Ball has tweeted her upset at missing out on the Coronation Concert this evening because of a sickness bug.The star was due to attend the bash to celebrate our new King and Queen for Radio 2, with Dermot O'Leary and Scott Mills now representing the station. "absolutely gutted… the sickness bug has got me," she penned on social media this morning.

Zoe Ball has reportedly split from partner Micheal Reed, according to a source close to the BBC Radio 2 star.The presenter, 52, had been dating model Michael, also 52, for the past five years, but according to reports, the relationship has now "run its course" and the pair have separated. It’s also believed that Michael has been asked to vacate the couples’ home in East Sussex, amid the split.

Rylan Clark said he wants to “sit indoors in his pyjamas for a bit” after stepping down as a presenter of Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. The 34 year old TV personality announced on Wednesday along with the BBC that he would step down from the spin-off of the celebrity dance show after four years.

Piers Morgan resigned from Good Morning Britain after refusing to apologise for not believing Meghan Markle's account of life in the Royal Family. However, the 57-year-old broadcaster has now questioned why he didn't receive the same "solidarity" that Gary Lineker recently did for his own situation. One source claimed that Piers' comment was a reference to his former GMB colleague Susanna Reid, who returned to the airwaves immediately after the episode, without making a stand for Piers.

Style maven Amanda Holden is no stranger to showcasing her outfits. From chic dresses to tailored shirts, there’s no shortage of impressive looks within her wardrobe. However, it was while showing off her latest outfit on Instagram that many fans got more than they bargained for, as the star suffered an unfortunate wardrobe blunder while modelling an all-white outfit.