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Former Love Island star Zara McDermott has shared some behind-the-scenes details from Strictly Come Dancing - admitting the WhatsApp group chat is "popping". Speaking to OK! and other press, Zara, 26, revealed the celebrity contestants have been growing close ahead of the show's launch date. "It's popping every day," she said.

Zara McDermott is preparing to take to the floor with her professional partner in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The reality star had her first taste of fame after appearing on the fourth series of Love Island as a bombshell in 2018. She didn’t find love and was booted off after just 10 days when Adam Collard chose someone else to couple up with.

Set to star on the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing, Zara McDermott has revealed that she has already began rehearsals and can't wait to get stuck in even more. The reality star and presenter, 26, caught up with OK! on the red carpet at the National Television Awards, where she looked sensational in a black and sequinned silver number. Attending the bash after going through her first two days of training for Strictly, the former Love Island star admitted that they have made her realise how tough it may be.

Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson insists his girlfriend Zara McDermott won't fall into the 'Strictly curse' trap, despite her cheating past. Sam and Zara briefly split three years ago over her lack of loyalty during X Factor: Celebrities but he is adamant the former Love Islander will stay true to him this time. Zara, 26, is set to appear on the next series of hit show Strictly Come Dancing.

We can't wait to see Zara McDermott on our screens every weekend when Strictly Come Dancing kicks off next month – we can already imagine her fitting right in with the glamour of the BBC show. We also predict we're about to see some big things from her hair and make-up as soon as she hits the ballroom floor. However, if you think her Strictly prep is well underway, you'd be wrong.The former Love Islander has just updated her Instagram followers that she's not had her bronde hair coloured in five months – but that amazingly her colour still looks almost perfect.

Strictly Come Dancing is just weeks away from returning to screens, but it seems the competition is already hotting up between the professionals.The cast of celebrities has been confirmed, with stars such as Layton Williams, Annabel Croft and Nigel Harman being announced, but two stars in particular are said to have impressed so far. EastEnders sweetheart Bobby Brazier and Love Island's Zara McDermott are said to be causing quite the stir amongst the professional dancers.

Annabel Croft has said her late husband was a “huge fan” of Strictly Come Dancing but she will not be taking herself “too seriously” on the dancefloor this year.The former British number one tennis player and broadcaster is among the star-studded line-up of the new series of the BBC’s flagship show. Annabel, 57, was the youngest Briton to compete in the Wimbledon Championships for almost a century at the age of 15. She then became a junior champion at the tournament in 1984 at the age of 18.

Zara McDermott has shared her workouts ahead of joining the cast of Strictly Come Dancing, which starts next month. Zara, who rose to fame as part of the fourth series of hit dating show Love Island in 2018, was announced as part of the lineup on August 8 alongside celebrities such as presenter Les Dennis and former Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas.

Former Love Island contestant Adam Collard has credited the popular ITV2 dating competition as his “saving grace”, claiming it has stopped him cheating in later life. The 27 year old television personality gained fame when he entered the scene as a bombshell on the fourth season of Love Island at the age of 22. His appearance on the show was marred by controversy, as he was widely accused of engaging in “gaslighting” behaviour.

Zara McDermott has made history as the first Love Island contestant to appear as a celebrity on Strictly Come Dancing, but OK! can exclusively reveal that her boyfriend Sam Thompson is a tad sceptical about her upcoming career move. Former Made In Chelsea regular Sam is said to be feeling “insecure” over her Strictly stint, given that when she last appeared in a reality competition she cheated on him and they split up. “They broke up because of it but have claimed to be super strong ever since,” a source has told OK!.

Zara McDermott is heading to this year’s Strictly and has plans to be the dance show’s ‘sexiest contestant ever’. The former Love Island star, 26, is one of 15 new contestants set to hit the dance floor in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing and is reportedly ready to bring in the glam factor when it comes to her wardrobe. Zara found fame as a contestant on Love Island in 2018 and has since gone on to join a huge array of TV projects, including Made In Chelsea and a series of documentaries that she’s fronted as presenter.

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier already boasts some impressive dance skills which could prove useful on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. On Wednesday (9 August), Bobby was confirmed as the twelfth celebrity contestant due to take part in the new series of the multi-award-winning entertainment show. Produced by BBC Studios, the beloved reality dance competition will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its new series this autumn, bringing glitter, glamour and an eclectic mix of dancing to homes across the nation.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Les Dennis has reportedly signed up for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing, a move that has apparently left BBC bosses "thrilled".The 69-year-old, best known for Family Fortunes during the 1980s and 1990s, was asked to join the hit series during his time as Michael Rodwell on Coronation Street from 2014 to 2016. Discussing the offer on Sunday Brunch in 2018, Les said that he wasn't allowed to take part due to an ITV soap "policy". However, he admitted: "I wouldn't mind doing it, I always like a challenge." But if recent reports are to be believed it looks like Les' Strictly dream will come true after all.

Reality star Zara McDermott has recently opened up about the very public breakup she experienced with Made In Chelsea ’s Sam Thompson, which unfortunately turned into a viral meme. Their whirlwind romance hit a rough patch during lockdown when Zara admitted to cheating on Sam in the early days of their relationship. Despite the turmoil, the couple managed to reconcile, and their love is stronger than ever now.

There’s nothing quite like a post-villa makeover for the Love Island contestants, with plenty of them opting for a fresh new look following their time on the show. One of the latest Islanders to undergo a hair transformation is Kady McDermott, who made a shock return to the villa this season as a bombshell, after first appearing on season 2 of the hit dating show.

Known as the bad boy of Love Island, Adam Collard is hoping to show his softer side on his upcoming appearance on Celebs Go Dating.The 27-year-old has already started filming the E4 series and is searching for love, alongside the likes of Vanessa Feltz and Lottie Moss. Due to his reputation with women, Adam – who previously dated Love Island contestants Rosie Williams, Zara McDermott and Paige Thorne – is keen to put his ladies’ man image behind him. “I’ve caused drama in the past and I’m trying to learn from that,” he tells OK!.

Strictly Come Dancing has reportedly signed its first ever Love Island contestant up for the upcoming series of the show, which usually airs at the end of the year. Zara McDermott, who appeared on series four of the ITV dating show in 2018, has been holding talks with the BBC competition show for 'weeks', according to MailOnline.The move is in hope to attract a younger audience to watch the show and give her the opportunity to further her career with the broadcaster, reports the publication.

Made in Chelsea star Tiffany Watson has shared how cruel trolls online have bullied her following the birth of her new baby.The 29 year old welcomed her first child with husband Cameron McGeehan on 21 June, but soon after was targeted with malicious messages. She shared a screenshot on her Instagram stories showing the horrible direct messages she’s received since giving birth.

Lingerie and swimwear brand Boux Avenue has a pretty impressive fanbase, with the Love Island girls and Zara McDermott among the celebrities who shop there. Amongst the brand’s stunning underwear is one set that was so popular, it sold out in less than 48 hours.The Ribbed Seamless Cherry Embroidered Thong - Ivory Mix, £16 here, and the Ribbed Seamless Cherry Embroidered Bralette - Ivory Mix, £24.00 here, flew out of stock in record time, with shoppers gutted to have missed out on it.

TOWIE star Pete Wicks has shared how his dog broke his mother Tracy's arm. In an episode of his podcast Staying Relevant Pete's co-host Sam Thompson calls for a moment of silence, before revealing that Tracy suffered a broken arm “because of her son”. Pete then explains the sorry tale - confessing: “It wasn’t my fault.

Former Love Island star and documentary maker Zara McDermott, 26, was absolutely glowing as she shared a selfie to her Instagram stories showing off her hair transformation on Tuesday. The star captioned the post: “thank you so much my love @mrjordangarrett for the best cut & blowdry [white heart emoji] she’s got baby bangs!” In the snap, where Zara can be seen beaming at the camera, the former Made in Chelsea star is wearing a buttoned up white blouse paired with a blazer while her carefully blow dried golden locks are cascading around her face.

Millie Mackintosh might not go for the most dramatic hair transformations, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t know how to effortlessly switch up her signature blonde locks. The original star of Made In Chelsea had recently showed off a bright blonde money-piece highlights hairstyle just two weeks ago, with two lighter blonder sections at the front of her hair as she celebrated the launch of her new fashion collection with brand Friends Like These.

Love Island star turned BBC documentary maker Zara McDermott has issued her huge online fanbase with a message of body positivity.Taking to Instagram today, the 26-year-old reality favourite shared a mirror selfie mid gym session, showing off her incredible toned figure in a pair of shorts and a vest. "PSA: cellulite is normal and nothing to ever feel ashamed about," Zara captioned the pic, which she shared with her 1.7 million followers.The ex-Islander - and girlfriend of Made In Chelsea legend Sam Thompson - has always been open on her intense fitness regime.

Just a week after tying the knot (for the second time this year!) in a beautiful Spanish ceremony, newlyweds Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo have become embroiled in a honeymoon nightmare. Former Made In Chelsea star Jamie, 34, took to Instagram earlier today to reveal that the duo have been prevented from catching their connection flight from Amsterdam to South America for their romantic trip together. "This is WILD..." he wrote on his story.

Former Love Island star Zara McDermott has been working with The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, on the Shaping Us campaign - which aims to highlight the importance of early years development. And while the 26 year old has previously said she's "honoured" to be working with Kate on this initiative, her boyfriend Sam Thompson is also proud of the work Zara is doing and her documentaries and told OK! it's "quite something to look up to." Sam, 30, who is working with De’Longhi on their Cold Brew Confessions Campaign, told us of Zara's work with Kate: "I sometimes have to be like - 'Who's Kate?' and she's [Zara is] like, 'Kate Middleton.' 'Oh, the Princess!' "When you're on a first name basis with them it sometimes throws me.The great thing about what Zara is doing, is she believes so wholeheartedly on all the stuff she's doing. "And it really shines through and I think that's why she does all the stuff with the Princess, because you can see how much Zara cares about all these documentaries she's filming.

Sam Thompson appears to have hinted that rumours of a feud between himself and sister Louise aren't all as they seem - listing her as one of the people he calls when he's having a problem. In recent weeks, speculation has been rife that the former Made In Chelsea star, 30, has fallen out with his 32-year-old sister, who he lives next door to, despite their famously close bond. An Instagram post from Louise appears to have kicked off the rumour mill, with the mother-of-one referencing family feuds while discussing her mental health - before quickly deleting it from the platform.

Sam Thompson has detailed his plans to begin a family with his girlfriend Zara McDermott, sharing that the duo have discussed having children together.The Made In Chelsea star, 30, who has been with his girlfriend for four years, has shared with OK! that while they are looking to the future - it's not the right time just yet. While the star, who attended pal Jamie Laing's nuptials over the weekend, admitted that kids and marriage are "definitely are on the cards", he added that the couple are keen to work on their respective careers before taking those steps. Sam shared: "We’ve spoken about it [kids], but just not immediately.

They’re the dynamic duo who often leave fans in stitches with their wacky social media skits and polar opposite personalities. Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson’s bromance has stood the test of time since the pair met on Celebs Go Dating in 2018. And despite his tough exterior, former TOWIE star Pete, 34, even has the odd gushing moment for his Made In Chelsea pal as he touches on his pride over Sam's recent ADHD documentary.

Sophie Habboo, officially Mrs Laing, looked stunning as she said 'I do' to husband Jamie Laing for the second time on Saturday, 20 May. The Made in Chelsea couple had their more extravagant wedding ceremony at the luxurious Marbella Club on Saturday 20 May surrounded by around 200 guests after officially tying the knot at an intimate ceremony back in London last month. The bride, who wore a short satin Vivienne Westwood dress for the London ceremony, opted for a completely different, yet gorgeous, look for the Spanish do.

Made in Chelsea’s Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo recently revealed that one of the wedding favours they have given to guests at their Spanish celebrations this weekend was a personalised poem written by their friend.The sweet wedding favour was written by their long-term friend Tally Gilbert and given to each of their guests. Following their engagement in December 2021, the couple launched a podcast titled Nearly Weds, where they have shared their journey to the altar.