AT just 21 years of age Brendan Murray has already been in a successful boyband and has competed internationally in 2017’s Eurovision in Kiev. Will X Factor be his ticket to fame? Here is the lowdown on the X Factor hopeful… Who is Brendan Murray? Brenday Murray is a 21-year old plumber from Galway, Ireland. […]
ARMSTRONG Martins is hoping to build a career in music with the help of X Factor. Here’s everything you need to know about the musician who wowed in his audition… Who is Armstrong Martins? Armstrong Martins is a 23-year-old musician, who also works as a youth worker and church singer. He left his childhood home […]
AJ Pritchard caused a storm on the dance floor on Strictly Come Dancing 2017, and reached the semi-finals but failed to reach the final with Mollie King, now he’s back with Lauren Steadman. But who is the baby-faced dancer, when he will be on Celebrity Masterchef and what else do we know about him? Who is […]
LAUREN Steadman is used to being in training, but she’ll need a whole different set of shoes now she has signed up for Strictly Come Dancing. Here is everything you need to know about the British Paralympian… Who is Lauren Steadman? Lauren Steadman was born December 18, 1992, in Peterborough, England without her right forearm. Despite this, […]
THE DANCES on Strictly Come Dancing are varied and show off different skills from the professionals and stars. But where did the popular styles come from and how many dances do they perform? What dances are in Strictly Come Dancing? With Strictly Come Dancing returning for 2018, here’s a lowdown on the dances we can […]
FORGET Anthony Joshua – there’s a new heavyweight star on the scene. Despite being just 21, Daniel ‘Dynamite’ Dubois has raced to 8-0 and landed the British title with a crushing win over Tom Little back in June. Now Dubois faces experienced American slugger Kevin Johnson as he continues his progress through the ranks. In […]
GORKA Marquez joined Strictly Come Dancing’s team of professional dancers in 2016. Now he’s back for the 2018 instalment, and is partnered with model, campaigner and presenter Katie Piper. Who is Gorka Marquez, how old is he and what’s his background? Born in the industrial Spanish city on September 4, 1990, Gorka began dancing at […]
AN “evil” member of staff has been jailed for 16 years for raping an elderly resident with dementia at a care home. Laundry worker Himwanth Ramkishun sexually assaulted the helpless 76-year-old grandmother in her bed at the home in Plymouth, Devon. But the 54-year-old left behind a condom containing his DNA at the nursing home. […]
STRICTLY Come Dancing fans were left drooling over Kate Silverton as she transformed into Jessica Rabbit – despite taking a stumble during her routine. The BBC newsreader ditched her usual suited and booted look for a sexy red gown and matching long red wig. Dancing a foxtrot with her partner Aljaz Skorjanec, Kate, 48, opened […]
WHO says the journey has to be a chore? With these fab coach and train holidays, getting there is all part of the experience. Ride on some of the most iconic, nostalgic railway lines, from the North Yorkshire Moors to the Indian Pacific. Or sit on a luxury coach as you enjoy the stunning landscapes […]
STRICTLY Come Dancing has grown tougher and tougher each year and it was a great competition in 2017. Joe McFadden was awarded the Glitter Ball trophy alongside his professional partner Katya Jones – here is how the series unfolded. Who was in the Strictly Come Dancing final? The final was played out between Joe McFadden, […]
X FACTOR’S Six Chair Challenge has reached its halfway point and we know the first acts through to Judges’ Houses. Saturday’s show saw Ayda and Simon dish out their Golden X’s to Bella Penfold and Ricky John, but who else joined them? Here’s all you need to know… The Girls Bella Penfold (Golden X) Mollie […]
ALEXIS SANCHEZ rescued Manchester United and Jose Mourinho with a last-minute winner. With only 20 minutes to go, United were still trailing 2-0 to goals scored in the opening 10 minutes by Kenedy and Yoshinori Muto. But Juan Mata’s brilliant free kick and a thumping finish by the otherwise hopeless Martial earned United a point […]
FIGHT NIGHT is heading to Leicester for a night featuring the Best of British. Ohara Davies challenges unbeaten Jack Catterall in the evening’s feature bout, with the winner walking away with the WBO inter-continental super-lightweight crown. Davies is continuing his comeback following a first career defeat against Josh Taylor back in July last year. Whilst the […]
SHIRLEY Ballas proved a BIG hit when she joined Strictly as head judge in 2017. She is back for the 2018 series despite speculation to the contrary. Here is the lowdown on the star judge… Who is Shirley Ballas, how old is she and what is her background? Shirley Ballas, 58, is a British ballroom […]
MANCHESTER UNITED host Newcastle on Saturday evening in a huge game for boss Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese manager is under immense pressure after a poor run of form, whilst the visitors are still waiting for their first Premier League win of the season.
THE trash talk is over – Conor McGregor and Nurmagomedov do battle at UFC 229 tonight. It will be McGregor’s first UFC bout since 2016 following his mega bucks boxing cameo against Floyd Mayweather last year. His opponent Khabib is yet to taste defeat, however… When is McGregor vs Khabib and what time does fight start? The huge […]
DIANNE Buswell was wowing fans on the 2017 series of Strictly Come Dancing before her and partner Richard Coles were sent home in Movie Week. Now, Dianne is back and paired with Youtuber Joe Sugg. Here is the lowdown on the redhead pro… Who is Dianne Buswell? Dianne Buswell is a 29-year-old professional dancer from Australia. […]
A TEEN favourite, Joe Sugg is just one of the many young people making a career out of YouTube. With millions of followers and subscribers worldwide he is now hoping to cross over into the mainstream with a spot on the 2018 series of Strictly Come Dancing. Here’s the lowdown on him. Who is Joe Sugg and […]
NOW here’s a truly sweet saving for you. The Twin Peaks choc bar became Poundland’s fastest-selling item ever when it was launched last year. Alamy Under the wrapper, it looked a lot like Toblerone and it tastes like one too. But it costs around £3 less. No wonder the makers of Toblerone weren’t happy. Poundland […]
KATIE Price’s ex Kieran Hayler has spoken out about the heartache facing her son Harvey after her multiple break-ups this year. The former stripper insists the teen will have been confused by the end of his mum’s marriage and the new men coming into her life. Kieran, 31, was step-dad to Harvey, 16, during his […]
DERMOT O’Leary is one of the country’s most recognisable TV presenters, and this year he hosted the Baftas red carpet. But did you know these facts about the TV star? Here are some details on Dermot, who s best known for his work on The X Factor… 1 – He was one of the last […]
A BIRD of the year competition has been flooded with votes for the shag – leaving organisers furious. The amusingly-named seabird, known for its dark long neck, received hundreds of votes on Wednesday night, just days into the competition. Organisers Forest and Bird showed just how popular the shag was on Twitter, posting a graph […]
PAUL POGBA was fortunate to escape with a yellow card after a nasty tackle on DeAndre Yedlin. The French midfielder was booked for his challenge on the Newcastle man, but it could have been a lot worse. Pogba raked his studs down the back of Yedlin’s Achilles, leaving him on the floor in pain. Referee […]
STRICTLY Come Dancing is about to kick off for another series in 2018, with fans itching for the show to get underway. But which celebs have signed up to take part and which professional dancers are returning? Here’s the lowdown. When is Strictly Come Dancing 2018 on BBC One? The 16th series of Strictly Come […]