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Nick Knowles and Nadiya Bychkova spotted at rehearsals together
Strictly 2024 is just weeks away from our screens, and speculation is rife over which celebrities will be paired with which pro dancers.
Now, just a couple weeks before the show launches, the first pairing of Strictly 2024 has seemingly been revealed…
Strictly 2024: First pairing ‘revealed’
Earlier this week, DIY SOS star Nick Knowles was seemingly spotted with his pro dance partner.
The 61-year-old was seen filming with Ukrainian dancer Nadiya Bychkova in a London shopping centre. In pictures obtained by The Sun, Nick was seen wearing a navy suit, whilst Nadiya was rocking a white shirt and some jeans.
Does this mean that Nadiya and Nick will be dancing together this year?!
Nadiya first joined the series in 2017. She was paired with Casualty star Davood Ghadami that year.
Nadiya has since been paired with Blue star Lee Ryan, ex-footballer David James, 5News host Dan Walker, and singer Matt Goss. She didn’t have a celeb partner in the 2023 series.
In a statement to ED! a BBC spokesperson said: “The Strictly Come Dancing celebrity contestant and Professional Dancer pairings will be announced, as usual, in the launch show airing in the Autumn and on the official Strictly channels.”
Strictly 2024: Kai Widdrington to miss out on celeb partner
Meanwhile, Nadiya’s ex-boyfriend, Kai Widdrington, will reportedly miss out on having a celebrity partner this year.
Kai was paired with Angela Rippon last year, with the pair waltzing through to week nine before being eliminated.
However, this year he’s set to just take part in the pro routines.
“He had a great run last series with Angela and is a fan favourite. But, just like last year with Nadiya when she wasn’t given a partner, bosses have to look at a number of factors when choosing which dancer to pair with which celebrity,” a source told The Sun.
“They look at everything from height through to chemistry tests to see who will work best together. And it’s meant Kai has missed out.”
Kai is reportedly “gutted” with the decision.
He has previously danced with Kaye Adams and AJ Odudu since joining the show.
Amy Dowden ‘confirms’ show start date
In other news, Amy Dowden revealed that the show will be returning mid-way through September recently.
The Welsh dancer, 33, was on This Morning earlier this week to discuss her new documentary.
However, during the interview, she also let slip when the new series of Strictly will be hitting screens.
“You’re all going to have to wait and watch the launch show. It airs on September 14th,” she revealed.
Just a couple more weeks to go then!
Read more: Anton Du Beke asked ‘uncomfortable’ question about Strictly scandal during live TV interview
Strictly returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer soon!
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Kelly Brook on recurring row she has with husband Jeremy weekly
Star of Celebrity Race Across The World Kelly Brook previously revealed the row she and her husband have every week.
The British TV star formed a relationship with her model husband Jeremy Parisi in 2015. In July 2022, the pair tied the knot with a ceremony in Italy.
Kelly Brook and husband Jeremy argue about the same thing
However, while talking to The Guardian last summer, Kelly opened up about the “Sunday arguments” she and Jeremy have.
“Jeremy is an energy saver, so he’ll always put the 15-minute wash on,” Kelly revealed. “I argue that’s not long enough to wash anything and examine every T-shirt for the remnants of a stain. We have that debate at least once a week.”
Kelly shared that the rest of her Sundays usually consist of driving down to Kent to visit family and eat dinner with her mum, brother, sister, nieces and nephews.
Due to Jeremy’s family living in Paris, they occasionally try to visit on the train when they can.
“Sundays are spent pottering, doing housey things, having barbecues, blowing up inflatables for the pool,” Kelly continued.
Kelly didn’t realise how ‘competitive’ Jeremy was
Before taking part in Celebrity Race Across The World with her husband Jeremy, Kelly admitted to Closer that she was unaware how seriously her man would take the race.
“I didn’t realise how competitive he was, like, crazy competitive. I’m much more about the experience. I think I got on his nerves because he was full steam ahead,” she said.
“If Jeremy was doing the race alone, he’d have finished it in a week. I was kind of slowing him down a little bit and I was like, let’s have a Brazilian barbecue one day or let’s go to the beach.”
Celebrity Race Across the World is on Wednesdays at 9pm on BBC One. It’s repeated Sunday afternoons on BBC Two.
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Celebrity Race Across The World star Kelly Brook on ‘wake-up call’ after punching two of her exes
Celebrity Race Across The World star Kelly Brook previously opened up about hitting her ex-boyfriends, admitting it’s “something she needs to work on”.
The TV star, 44, has had a slew of relationships over the years. From Hollywood heartthrobs to sports stars, Kelly’s love life has not always been a walk in the park.
Kelly has since found love with husband Jeremy Parisi – with the pair back on screen today (September 15) for Celebrity Race Across the World.
However, in 2014, Kelly made headlines when she confessed to assaulting two of her ex-partners.
Race Across The World star Kelly Brook admits assaulting boyfriends
In 2014, Kelly released her autobiography, Kelly Brook: Close Up. In the bombshell book, Kelly revealed that she had punched two of her former partners, Jason Statham and Danny Cipriani, in separate incidents.
According to Kelly, she punched Jason Statham at Madonna’s wedding to Guy Ritchie in 2000, for reportedly flirting with Gwyneth Paltrow.
And the model also admitted she assaulted Strictly star Danny Cipriani after she allegedly caught him cheating.
Kelly Brook admitted she’s ‘not an angel’
Kelly spoke about punching her exes while speaking on ITV’s This Morning in 2014. Despite the severity of her actions, the actress claimed it was down to her “fiery” personality.
“It’s true, I did both of these things,” she said. “I’m not saying I’m an angel or that the things I’ve done are right, I’m not saying that’s the right thing to do at all. But I guess I get some of that fiery passion from my parents.”
She added: “I’m not going to make a habit of doing that in the future. I’m just going to pick more wisely with the men I be with.”
‘It’s a wake-up call’
While in her 2014 autobiography, Kelly discussed her previous assaults, admitting it was “something she needs to work on”.
“I think if you come from a background where you’re disrespected that’s how you retaliate, it’s natural,” she shared, as MailOnline reports.
“It’s obviously something I need to work on because I don’t want to go around punching people.”
Kelly added: “I have a real tolerance threshold, but sometimes these boys just push your buttons and it’s a wake-up call: ‘This cannot continue.’”
Watch Kelly on Celebrity Race Across The World on Sunday (September 15) at 5:30pm on BBC Two.
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Michael Douglas on ‘bump’ that caused Catherine Zeta-Jones split
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are a beloved Hollywood couple – but the pair once shocked the world by splitting for a brief while.
Welsh star Catherine and actor Michael first met back in 1998 and quickly hit it off. Fast forward to now, and the couple are still loved-up and proud parents to son Dylan, 24, and daughter Carys, 21.
However, like most couples, their romance previously hit a bump in the road, with the pair briefly splitting. Something Michael later said was a “difficult time”.
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas
Catherine – who is starring in the movie Dad’s Army today (September 15) – and Michael tied the knot in November 2000 during a stunning ceremony at the New York Plaza Hotel.
And after almost 24 years of marriage and 26 years as a couple, the Hollywood pair are still together. But between 2013 and 2014, the couple split for a little while.
In August 2013, Catherine and Michael announced they were taking a break from being together. In a statement, they said they wanted some time to “evaluate and work on their marriage”.
Michael and Catherine split in 2013
However, in September, Michael shared an update with People about his relationship status. He said: “We’re working things out, talking and we’ll see how she goes.”
And by the end of April 2014, Catherine and Michael had seemingly gotten back together, with the pair attending several events together.
A year after they reconciled, Michael opened up about the couple’s split during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
“It can’t be a one-way street. But I’m crazy about her. And yeah, I think every couple has their difficult times,” he said at the time.
“The only problem is, as you well know, we’re all in the public eye, and it tends to get a little more exposed than most,” Michael added. He then declared: “We’re back stronger than ever.”
Michael on why he and Catherine Zeta-Jones split
Michael also addressed his and Catherine’s split, talking to Event magazine in 2015. He admitted: “We had a little bump in the road.”
Michael went on: “The problem in this business is that everything is so public.
“I love Catherine as much, more than I ever have. And hopefully the feeling’s mutual. We worked things out – if both people want to work something out and make it better, you can do it,” he said. “You can’t do it if it’s just one person.”
Watch Catherine on Dad’s Army on Sunday (September 15) at 4:30pm on ITV1.
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