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Strictly’s Anton and Craig have strong opinions: best podcasts of the week | Television & radio

Strictly’s Anton and Craig have strong opinions: best podcasts of the week | Television & radio

Published by Sam Flores

Pick of the weekJudgemental The freshly announced Strictly Come Dancing hosts have been generating huge online chatter, but this podcast will ensure that (half of) the judging panel isn’t totally overshadowed. Judgemental sees Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood prove they have strong opinions on more than just an ex-soap star’s pasodoble by trading verdicts on everything from pop culture to sartorial dilemmas to listeners’ workplace dramas. Rachel AroestiWidely available, episodes weekly from Tuesday 9 June Manosphere Messiahs Toxic masculinity in the west has been documented extensively over the past couple of years; now this podcast from BBC World Service looks at the manosphere on a global scale. To begin, reporter Jacqui Wakefield investigates the influencers preaching misogyny in Mexico and Kenya, getting insight from their fans as well as the women personally affected. RAWidely available, episodes weekly Who’s With Me? With W Kamau Bell On the spot … W Kamau Bell. Photograph: Erika Goldring/Getty Images In what may be an early example of a new trend, US standup comedian W Kamau Bell is …

Strictly’s Shirley Ballas says joyous life with mother is a stark contrast to past relationships

Strictly’s Shirley Ballas says joyous life with mother is a stark contrast to past relationships

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Shirley Ballas, the head judge of Strictly Come Dancing, has revealed that living with her 88-year-old mother, Audrey Rich, is “the most joyous thing,” a stark contrast to her experiences with past boyfriends whom she often found herself “having to take care of”. Speaking to The Telegraph from her south-east London home, Ballas described her mother as “self-sufficient,” highlighting her active role in their shared household. “Living with her is the most joyous thing, she does the washing and the ironing, and still stands on a stool to clean her ornaments – though I wish she wouldn’t,” Ballas said. “She puts the meals on the table, things like vegetable casseroles, and I take care of the rest. We are a bit like husband and …

Strictly’s Alex Kingston feared she’d never ‘get another job ever again’ after cancer diagnosis

Strictly’s Alex Kingston feared she’d never ‘get another job ever again’ after cancer diagnosis

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 star Alex Kingston has admitted that she worried that she was “not going to get another job ever again” after pulling out of a project due to her cancer diagnosis. The Doctor Who actor, 63, shared her uterine cancer diagnosis with The Independent last October, revealing that she underwent a hysterectomy and radiation therapy the year before. “That took up a huge part of my life,” she said at the time. Opening up about her recovery in a new interview, Kingston said that while the cancer has now been successfully treated, she was forced to drop out of a TV project following her diagnosis. “I felt very bad, as if I’d let the production down,” she told The Telegraph in an interview published on Wednesday (22 April). Alex Kingston on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ with Johannes Radebe (BBC) “I’d …

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 …

Strictly’s Dianne Buswell celebrates one week of motherhood after welcoming first child with partner Joe Sugg

Strictly’s Dianne Buswell celebrates one week of motherhood after welcoming first child with partner Joe Sugg

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Strictly Come Dancing professional Dianne Buswell has celebrated one week of motherhood after welcoming her first child, Bowden Mark Richard Sugg, with her partner Joe Sugg earlier this week. The 36-year-old, who announced on Wednesday (18 March) that she’d given birth to a son, shared a photo of her cradling baby Bowie at home. “Our first weekend of many together my little Bowie,” the dancer wrote alongside the sweet image on Instagram. “P.S. Can confirm he did not inherit my toe thumb,” she joked. Buswell also revealed that Sugg, 34, had treated her to breakfast in bed with a bowl of fruit and yoghurt. “When daddy makes you breakfast in bed,” she wrote alongside a photo shared to her story. ‘Our first weekend’: The …

Strictly’s Dianne Buswell shares adorable new baby photo as she celebrates major milestone

Strictly’s Dianne Buswell shares adorable new baby photo as she celebrates major milestone

Published by Daniella Wilson

New mum Dianne Buswell posted a sweet picture of herself and her baby, Bowden Mark Richard Sugg, to her social media and revealed she was celebrating the pair’s first weekend together.  The 36-year-old Strictly Come Dancing star welcomed her first baby with her partner, social media influencer Joe Sugg, 34, on 16 March.  After bringing her son home, the professional dancer captured an adorable moment where Bowden was lying on her chest. She shared the picture on her Instagram account and added a caption that read: “Our first weekend of many together, my little Bowie. P.S. Can confirm he did not inherit my toe thumb.”  Dianne’s signature red hair was loose around her bare face as she snapped a no-makeup selfie. She wore a white V-neck top, and the waistband of some colourful blue trousers was visible before the picture cut off.  Bowden was dressed in a tiny blue and white striped baby grow and was fast asleep as he nestled into his mother’s chest.  Dianne’s friends and fans rushed to the comment section to send …

Strictly’s Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg address confusion over newborn baby son’s name

Strictly’s Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg address confusion over newborn baby son’s name

Published by Daniella Wilson

Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg melted hearts on Wednesday evening when they confirmed the arrival of their baby boy, Bowden. In the run-up to his birth, the couple had shared that their newborn would have a unique name, and they’ve now addressed confusion over the pronunciation. Taking to Instagram, Joe shared the sweetest photo of their baby boy, with the new parents’ hands seen over the tot. “Bowden Sugg,” the YouTube star said on Instagram Stories, adding: “Pronounced Bow like How not Bow like Row… hopefully that makes sense.” The new dad shared a crying with laughter emoji on the post, and Dianne was quick to repost the message. The couple confirmed on Wednesday that they had welcomed a baby boy, revealing that he had been born on Monday 16 March. Sharing the news, the pair posted three adorable photos of their new son. The first featured Bowden swaddled up in a blanket, while other snaps saw Dianne cuddled up with the newborn and Joe carrying their little tot home. In a joint caption, the …

Strictly’s Dianne Buswell gives birth to baby boy with Joe Sugg as they pay tribute to her father with name

Strictly’s Dianne Buswell gives birth to baby boy with Joe Sugg as they pay tribute to her father with name

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Strictly Come Dancing has produced yet another ballroom baby – with stars Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg announcing the birth of their first son. The professional dancer, 36, was paired with vlogger Sugg, 34, on the BBC show’s 2018 series, with the duo making it to the final. They began dating shortly after the competition ended and announced in September that they were expecting their first child together. Sharing the news of their son’s birth on Instagram, Buswell wrote on Wednesday (18 March) : “Never felt a love like it,” before revealing her tot’s name to be Bowden Mark Richard Sugg. Bowden’s middle name appears to be a tribute to Buswell’s father Mark, who was treated for cancer in 2023. Dianne Buswell and Joe …

Strictly’s Amber Davies pulls out of Legally Blonde mid-show: ‘My body’s fighting for its life’

Strictly’s Amber Davies pulls out of Legally Blonde mid-show: ‘My body’s fighting for its life’

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 star Amber Davies has stepped back from her role in the UK tour of Legally Blonde after pulling out of a show mid-way through due to health issues. The actor and ex Love Island star is playing Elle Woods in the musical, based on the 2001 Reese Witherspoon film, and started rehearsals after her stint on Strictly. Davies’s busy schedule seems to have taken its toll, with the 29-year-old admitting that her body is “fighting for its life” after falling ill last month. open image in gallery Amber Davies announced that she was stepping back from ‘Legally Blonde’ (Instagram: @amb_d) The performer took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday (11 March) to update fans after being replaced midway through a performance of the musical. According to videos online posted by those in the audience, Davies became unwell after …

Strictly’s Amy Dowden considered retiring after cancer treatment

Strictly’s Amy Dowden considered retiring after cancer treatment

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 professional Amy Dowden has revealed she was on the brink of abandoning her dance career after undergoing treatment for breast cancer. The Welsh dancer, who has been a fixture on the BBC show since 2017, was diagnosed with the disease in 2023. Speaking on former Busted star Matt Willis’s podcast On The Mend, Dowden recounted the arduous journey of chemotherapy and two mastectomies, which forced her to step away from the show. She confessed that upon her return, she had “lost everything as a dancer, my flexibility, my speed – everything I worked 20 years for”. Dowden credited fellow professional Carlos Gu, who went on to win Strictly, for preventing her from giving up. “My body had been through everything so I knew I wasn’t who I was, and I was ready to hang up my dancing shoes …