All news by author: Alan Johnson

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Strictly's Anton du Beke admits says 'painful' hair transplant changed his life
The 57-year old BBC judge told Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch that hair loss was 'all he could see' in the mirror prior to undergoing the procedure to boost his self-esteem
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Giovanni's last message to Amanda Abbington after shock Strictly exit
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice is reportedly concerned about the 'drama' surrounding his ex-dance partner Amanda Abbington, as her exit 'could jeopardise some of his future work'
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Strictly's Shirley Ballas' life with actor boyfriend and hidden health battle
The 63-year old Strictly Come Dancing judge has opened up on the prospect of becoming a grandma for the first time and how she keeps on top of her youthful appearance
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Inside Emmerdale's Colleen King star's life on TV, theatre school, famous son
Melanie Ash first appeared in the Dales in 2004 as the ex-wife of baddie, Carl King, but was killed off last week despite not appearing on the ITV soap for 13 years
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Anne Diamond seen for first time since sharing her breast cancer diagnosis
Veteran television presenter Anne Diamond revealed in June that she'd been battling the disease for months and had undergone a masectomy resulting in her time off from GB News
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Chloe Madeley 'keeping it real' amid James Haskell seen without wedding ring
Chloe Madeley and James Haskell's marriage has come under the spotlight after the ex rugby star was pictured talking to a blonde socialite outside London's swanky Chiltern Firehouse. The duo have since been papped without their wedding rings
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Strictly's Giovanni Pernice 'worried for career' after Amanda partnership ended
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice is reportedly concerned the 'drama' surrounding his dance partner Amanda Abbington's exit may impact future work
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Freddie Flintoff may use £9m BBC payout to 'appease locals' over building plans
The former England cricket star has reportedly agreed a £9 million compensation package with the BBC over the loss of two year's earnings as a result of his injures
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Strictly star lifts lid on show's WhatsApp group, amid Amanda feud reports
Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy says the Strictly cast benefits from being able to keep in touch with each other throughout the week to discuss their struggles
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Strictly star Bobby Brazier explains how he handles stress from BBC show
The 20-year old EastEnders star says meditation is a 'massive part' of his life and something he practices 'every day' – particularly in breaks from dance rehearsals
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Britney Spears' former PA on phone call that led to 13-year conservatorship
Sean Phillip has described the moment Britney was forced to say 'I love you' and 'Goodbye' to him in a chat with Good Morning Britain presenters, Kate Garraway and Richard Madeley
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Big Brother in new 'race row' as Trish blamed for Olivia's 'sexist' remark
Trish was pulled aside in the wake of comments made by Trish, in which she accused Chanelle of being an 'anti-feminist' for selecting a team of all male contestants
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Amanda Abbington took drastic action to avoid trolling before Strictly exit
The 49-year old Sherlock actress had previously been vocal in her opinions on transgender issues in the months leading up to her announcement as a contestant on the show
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Strictly Come Dancing announces fourth star to leave after 'close' dance-off
BBC Strictly Come Dancing has announced the fourth star to leave the hit dance competition after a dreaded dance-off during Sunday's results show
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing winner 'sealed' as fans all say the same thing
Strictly Come Dancing viewers are convinced that Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach and her partner Vito Coppola will be picking up the famous Glitterball trophy
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Princess Andre shares loved-up snap with boyfriend and gives relationship update
The teenager, who went public with her beau in May as the pair partied together at her mum Katie Price's 45th birthday bash, invited her Instagram followers to ask her 'anything'
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Rebecca Loos claims David Beckham showed their 'very naughty' texts to friends
Becks' former personal assistant has opened for the first time since the former England captain and his wife Victoria addressed rumours in his bombshell Netflix documentary
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Matt Hancock slammed by James Argent over selfish antics on Celebrity SAS
TOWIE star Arg described the former Health Secretary as 'always pleasant' but went on to give examples of him being selfish towards the other celebrities on the show
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Channel 4 show teases dramatic return a year after cost-cutting axe
Find It, Fix It, Flog It, which is fronted by Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien, ran for seven series until the broadcaster confirmed it was giving it the chop last October
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Corrie icon battles nerve-jangling stunt for terrifying Channel 4 reality show
The Coronation Street actress is one of 10 celebrities hoping to walk above the London Stadium suspended 100 feet in the air to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer
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Bobby Brazier 'falling' for Dianne is totally understandable, says Strictly star
Brendan Cole, who won the first series of Strictly Come Dancing alongside newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky, said there's 'always a chance' of romance developing with your dance partner
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Jac Jossa's EastEnders return 'not a flying visit' as Lauren 'back for good'
The 30-year old has made a couple of cameo appearances in Albert Square in the last 12 months, but this time she has reassured her fans the comeback is permanent
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First Dates star Merlin Griffiths keen to 'normalise poo' after cancer battle
The 48-year old Channel 4 star was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer in 2021 and now, after getting the 'all-clear', offers support to fans enduring similar problems
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Adam Hills fumes as he's refused two cab rides to have new prosthetic leg fitted
The Australian funnyman had flown into the city from Melbourne, where he was due to have a new prosthetic leg fitted at a clinic approximately two-and-a-half miles away
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Tabby Brown's final Instagram post as stars pay tribute to late Playboy model
Tabby, who was just 38, starred in Channel 5 reality series, The Bachelor and was known to have dated international footballing stars, Raheem Sterling and Mario Balotelli