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Strictly’s Janette Manrara addresses future of hosting role amid new presenter rumours

Strictly’s Janette Manrara addresses future of hosting role amid new presenter rumours

Published by Daniella Wilson

Amid a flurry of exits from Strictly Come Dancing, a question mark had been placed over the futures of It Takes Two hosts Janette Manrara and Fleur East. It had been claimed that the hosts of the companion series had been axed, though the BBC said in a statement it was “factually incorrect to claim that either has been axed”. While neither presenter has addressed the claims head on, during a recent interview on BBC Breakfast, Manrara ensured to not reveal too much about what announcements are to come from Strictly later this year. Asked whether fans could expect her return this autumn, Manrara said: “I don’t know, we’ll have to wait and find out. I think everyone at the moment is on standby, so we’ll see what happens… That’s showbiz!” Janette Manrara and Fleur East. BBC/Ray Burmiston As for what she could say in regards to the show, the professional dancer said: “Strictly is definitely coming back, we can say that. I’m assuming we’ll have a couple new professionals and a couple new presenters as …

Harry Potter legend addresses possible return in upcoming HBO reboot amid recast rumours

Harry Potter legend addresses possible return in upcoming HBO reboot amid recast rumours

Published by Daniella Wilson

Harry Potter star Ralph Fiennes has addressed whether he would reprise the role of Voldemort in the upcoming streaming series, where the sinister villain is yet to be cast. Warner Bros-owned streaming platform HBO Max, which only recently launched in the UK, is behind a new adaptation of the Harry Potter saga, which hopes to be an even more thorough and faithful live-action version. Recently, a slew of images from the new series – including first looks at Paapa Essiedu (Babies, The Capture) as Professor Snape and Nick Frost (Transaction, How to Train Your Dragon) as Hagrid – attracted a huge amount of attention. But while several iconic roles have been recast, a huge question remains over the role of Harry Potter’s terrifying arch-nemesis, Lord Voldemort, who Fiennes portrayed in five of the eight original films. Appearing on The Claudia Winkleman Show last night, the Conclave star discussed whether he’d return to the role – and suggested that his position on the matter had changed. Want to see this content? This page contains content provided …

GTA 6 has a killer feature that will “produce millionaires” in real life, rumours say

GTA 6 has a killer feature that will “produce millionaires” in real life, rumours say

Published by Daniella Wilson

Beyond being perhaps the biggest video game ever to exist, Grand Theft Auto 6 will reportedly make some players millionaires, new rumours allege. Thirteen years on from the release of GTA 5, we are finally mere months away from the launch of GTA 6, with anticipation for the game growing by the day. But beyond the gameplay, graphics and even a massive new dialogue system, one area of the game that has sparked some very interesting rumours is user-generated content (UCG). A recent interview with Hiphop Gamer revealed that, as well as rapper Freddie Gibbs featuring in the game, GTA 6 will give players a means of making money through UGC. “You’ve never seen a game like this, and this game will produce millionaires,” he explained to PC Gamer. “We’re living in a time where UGC is a major thing. It’s wise and it’s worth the wait, because when it does come – especially on PC – if you thought GTA 5 was crazy, especially with the RP servers and everything that they’re doing, you …

Dick and Angel Strawbridge dismiss rumours over ‘forever’ home’s future in rare family photo

Dick and Angel Strawbridge dismiss rumours over ‘forever’ home’s future in rare family photo

Published by Daniella Wilson

Dick and Angel Strawbridge will be enjoying the Easter holidays with their two children at their gorgeous chateau home, which they have owned since 2015. In a photo to mark the holidays, three generations of the Strawbridge family posed, with Dick and Angel seen joined by their two children and Angel’s parents. The family were all seen beaming as the impressive chateau was seen behind them. In the caption on the photo, the pair also addressed rumours that they might be considering leaving their iconic home. “Family selfie taken right here…right now in our Forever Home!” they said. “3 generations enjoying a sunny spring evening. “If you have seen anything recently about us selling The Chateau, just ignore, it’s what we discuss on our tours as ‘click bait’! If you fancy keeping up to date with real news that we write ourselves, please sign up to our newsletter!” © InstagramThe proud parents gave an insight into their Easter break Their message concluded: “Thank you for the love and support! Have a great evening xxx. P.s …

Will there be a GTA 4 remaster? Rumours explained

Will there be a GTA 4 remaster? Rumours explained

Published by Daniella Wilson

With Grand Theft Auto 4 now old enough to legally purchase itself, many are wondering if there will be a GTA 4 remaster, and we’ve got the rumours explained to see if there really will be a second coming of Niko Bellic. Given its age, it’s only natural that the graphics are starting to show their age a little, especially when compared to those of GTA 6 (which also clown on GTA 5), though they are still stunning in their own right, and mark the beginning of the GTA HD timeline. From Vice City itself to the new characters and (sort of) old ones, GTA 6 is going to make GTA 4 look even older, such is the passing of time. But could we really get a GTA 4 remaster before GTA 6? Read on! Will there be a GTA 4 remaster? Rumours explained At the time of writing, Rockstar Games has not confirmed that there is a GTA 4 remaster in the works – we want to make that clear. However, while it hasn’t …

Princess Beatrice’s husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi makes under-the-radar move amid marriage rumours

Princess Beatrice’s husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi makes under-the-radar move amid marriage rumours

Published by Daniella Wilson

Princess Beatrice‘s husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, has quietly made an under-the-radar move this week after the couple faced reports of “distance” in their marriage.  The property developer, 42, who married into the royal family in 2020, has discreetly removed his most recent Instagram post, which featured his recent trip to Los Angeles.  In recent weeks, Edoardo visited LA with his company, Banda Property, which has kept the footage up. The video, captioned “life is not a movie”, showed Edoardo strolling down a palm-tree-lined street on his latest business venture.  His most recent grid post, shared on 25 January, is now more than two months old. Though he has posted temporary “stories”, there has been no permanent post since Beatrice’s father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested in February.  Beatrice and Edoardo share two children, Sienna, three, and Athena, one. Beatrice, 37, is also stepmother to Christopher, also known as Wolfie, from Edoardo’s previous relationship with architect Dara Huang.  Princess Beatrice & Eugenie battling ‘complete and utter personal crisis’ Denying the rumours Earlier this week, Beatrice and Edo …

Céline Dion Fuels Paris Live Shows Residency Rumours With Instagram Post

Céline Dion Fuels Paris Live Shows Residency Rumours With Instagram Post

Published by Sam Flores

Céline Dion has dropped her biggest hint yet that she’s getting ready to return to live performing. The five-time Grammy winner has been taking time out of the spotlight in the last few years, since being diagnosed with the neurological disorder stiff-person syndrome, which has dramatically affected her ability to sing. However, Céline stunned the world in 2024 when she delivered an incredible live performance as part of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, appearing at the top of the Eiffel Tower. In the last few days, fans have been speculating that she has something else planned in the French capital, after posters were spotted with lyrics emblazoned with Céline lyrics all over Paris. 👀‼️ Annonce imminente du retour de #CelineDion ?? Les rues de Paris sont ornées ce matin de 250 panneaux publicitaires contenant des titres de chansons de Céline, “Pour Que tu M’aimes Encore” ou “Power Of Love” ont été aperçus .. Affaire à suivre ‼️👀 #NewsCelineDion pic.twitter.com/YaYzhcu2sO — NewsCelineDion (@NewsDion) March 23, 2026 Variety later claimed that Céline would be making her musical …

Strictly Denies Fleur East And Janette Manrara ‘Axe’ Rumours

Strictly Denies Fleur East And Janette Manrara ‘Axe’ Rumours

Published by Sam Flores

Amid widespread rumours about a shake-up ahead of this year’s season of Strictly, The Sun published a piece over the weekend claiming that the spin-off show’s presenters Janette Manrara and Fleur East were being “axed” in further changes to the franchise. However, a spokesperson for the show has now issued a statement to Metro refuting this version of events. “It is factually incorrect to claim that either [Janette or Fleur] has been ‘axed’,” they said, adding that “plans for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be confirmed in due course”. Janette was previously a Strictly pro for eight seasons before landing the role as host of It Takes Two in 2021. After two seasons co-hosting with Rylan Clark, he was replaced by former Strictly contestant Fleur. Karen told her Instagram followers over the weekend: “After 14 years on Strictly Come Dancing, I’ve decided this is the right time for me to close this chapter and take on new projects in other areas that I’m passionate about. “Strictly completely changed my life, not only as a performer …

Karen Hauer confirms she has quit Strictly Come Dancing after 14 years following axed rumours

Karen Hauer confirms she has quit Strictly Come Dancing after 14 years following axed rumours

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Strictly Come Dancing pro Karen Hauer has confirmed that she is leaving the BBC dance competition after 14 years. The 43-year-old Venezuelan–American dancer, who is the programme’s longest-running female pro, broke down in tears as she shared the news of her departure with fans in a video posted to Instagram. Hauer said it was the “right time” for her to close her Strictly chapter and planned to “take on new projects in other areas that I’m passionate about” rather than continue performing on the much-loved BBC show. The dancer, who described herself as “a young girl from the Bronx”, said Strictly had “completely changed” her life as a “human being”. “I’ve had the privilege of meeting so many incredible people and brilliant celebrity partners who have become close friends and people I admire so much,” she said, adding that she had …