Strictly Come Dancing Halloween special results – as it happened

Our terrifying 10 now progress to the seventh live show, a mercifully non-themed affair which marks the halfway point of the contest. Blackpool is nearly in sight (he said, already regretting using the B-word so soon).…

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Who left Strictly 2026? Fifth celebrity to be voted out revealed after Halloween Week

For the first time in the BBC show's history, the Halloween Week results show saw three couples land in the dreaded dance-off . Joining the Emmerdale actor in the bottom three were Bethany Antonia and Jaime Winstone, who…

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Juan Atkins, pioneer of Detroit techno sound, dies aged 64

His agency, Greensmith Artists, confirmed the news to the dance music website Resident Advisor , saying Atkins had been found unresponsive in a hotel room in Mexico City prior to a performance there, and was pronounced…

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Gavin and Stacey actor hopes his band will be 'the next Stereophonics'

The episode was watched by about 12.3m people on Christmas day and saw Hartland's character serenade the crowd at the wedding of his on-screen dad Smithy, played by James Cordon. But that was just the start for Hartland…

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Director Michael Mann accidentally shoots himself in the leg at gun range

The news was first reported on celebrity website TMZ. He sustained what his representative described as a superficial injury after a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered. The Los Angeles Police Department told…

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Techno Pioneer Juan Atkins Has Died

The seminal electronic producer was a member of the Belleville Three, the trilogy of talents commonly attributed as the main architects of techno. A stunning voice in electronic music, Juan Atkins remained at the…

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Love Affair Singer Steve Ellis Has Died

He was 76 years old. The statement reads: Dear Friends, It’s with a heavy heart that we share the news of Steve’s passing. After complications from a chronic illness, Steve peacefully left the world on the evening of…

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Adultery cast: Who stars in the ITV drama?

The series, which has been crafted by Brassic 's Danny Brocklehurst, stars Romola Garai and Dominic Cooper as two parents who embark upon an affair after meeting by chance, but it's not long before the development starts…

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Slow Horses season 7: Release date speculation and latest news

We know that a seventh season (as well as an eighth after that) is officially on the way, with the usual trailer attached to the end of the sixth season previewing what's to come. Season 7 will be based on Mick Herron's…

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The Voice UK 2026 winner revealed as fans react to Sir Tom Jones's "emotional" final appearance as coach

Cate, who was coached by Sir Tom Jones, beat the likes of Monique Nicholson-Porter, Naná Aldrin-Quaye and Frank Raven in the final round of performances. After winning the ITV singing competition , Cate – who has a…

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