Ignoring wind-up Piers, Dan said:I am definitely excited, a little bit worried, mostly terrified and a small part of me is considering going into hiding! 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We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Meanwhile, tonights show saw Ola Jordan become the third person to be evicted from the camp. Lily James steals the spotlight in a dramatic leather gown as she flies Met Gala 2023: Kate Moss, 49, slips into a pink lingerie inspired gown as she coordinates with lookalike Met Gala 2023: Brooklyn Beckham looks lovingly at wife Nicola Peltz as she wears a flowing white gown with Baring it all! Robert said:I am ludicrously excited to be taking part in Strictly this year. It's all change for the long-running quiz show. But so, so funny!. In 2021, Quek became a team captain on the BBC One sports panel show, Question of Sport. By Stephanie Chase. [10] She was also part of the team that were runners-up to Germany at the 2006 Women's EuroHockey Junior Championship. Something went wrong, please try again later. Read our Strictly Come Dancing live blog for the latest updates Presenter AJ Odudu says it's a "dream come true" to be joining the family-favourite show after almost quitting TV for good. She won Man of the Match in the final against the Netherlands, who were reigning world and Olympic champions at the time. And the 26-year-old is no stranger to making history since playingFrankie Lewis, who is alsothe soapsfirst deaf character. Sam looked stunning as she opted for a feline flick of black eyeliner and displayed her incredible complexion. I love Strictly! Pupils and parents face more disruption as thousands of teachers go on strike again today in row over pay Keir Starmer braces for civil service verdict on Sue Gray's recruitment as his chief of staff today saying Police FINALLY confront Just Stop Oil eco-mob causing travel chaos in London as they order them off road but RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: What do we want? I'm A Celebrity: Sam Quek was left red-faced in the jungle, I'm A Celebrity: Sam Quek falls to the floor after her trousers split while doing the slut drop, I'm A Celebrity: Adam Thomas laughed his head off after Sam Quek's trousers split, I'm A Celebrity: The campmates celebrate after a successful challenge, I'm A Celebrity: Ola Jordan was the third person to be evicted from the jungle. Ive not danced since I did ballet lessons when I was little. In August 2021, Adamrevealed that he would betaking a break from swimming to focus on his mental healthfollowing in the steps of fellow sport starsSimone BilesandBen Stokes. Rylan Clark-Neallefthis BBC co-starSam Quek in hysterics after pranking Strictly Come Dancing 2021 contestant Ugo Monye. She's been cooking up a storm in the Celebrity MasterChef kitchen, with fans hoping British hockey star Sam Quek will make it through to the final. ", * The Celebrity MasterChef semi-final and final is on BBC1 tonight from 7.30pm, Celeb obsessed? She was confused as she watched a video teasing the new contestant, and when Dan appeared on screen she shrieked: "I don't believe it - Mr Walker! 17 Dec 2022 21:38:43 But could he add the glitterball trophy to his achievements this year? Her face will be a picture, shes going to be over the moon! Ugo found himself sixth on the leaderboard, while Dans Foxtrot sadly saw him second from bottom above Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty. Hockey star Sam won gold in the Rio Olympics Credit: . She has alsofronted a CBBC cooking show, Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch, since 2015. "Whats more exciting for me, is that Im going to be one half of the first all-male partnership, which is a great step forward in representation and inclusion. Samantha Ann Quek, MBE (born 18 October 1988) is an English former field hockey player, and television personality. The soap actress - currently starring in Hollyoaks - first shot to fame in BBC drama Waterloo Road, which she appeared in until 2013 - when she joinedCorrieas Sinead Tinker. She wants to shatter all the stereotypes of people with no hearing by taking home the glitterball. Her TUE specifically related to the use of an inhaler in 2008, when she was a teenager. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Ugo replied: "Honestly it was one of those This Is Your Life moments!". The dance competition has returned for a full-length series, having aired for a shorter run of episodes last year due to the pandemic with 14 celebrities vying to take home the Glitterball trophy - but who are they? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. BBC Strictly Come Dancing will return in September to BBC One. Sam Quek has revealed that she's expecting a baby girl with husband Tom Mairs. [27] A few months later, in November, she took part in the sixteenth series of I'm a CelebrityGet Me Out of Here! The Olympian wrote: @Rylan Absolute brutal! The hacks have since been widely discredited by numerous industry professionals and worldwide media outlets. Sign up for our daily newsletters for all the latest and greatest from across London here. Ugo in particular has been impressing the judges with his moves, with the 38 year old and his professional partner Oti Mabuse seeing their Couples Choice dance score them an incredible 31 points at the weekend. On Twitter, Sam. She made it to the final four before being voted out on the penultimate day and finishing in fourth place. Have your chance to see Strictly Come Dancing live! alumni Sam Quek and Strictly Come Dancing 2021 contestant Ugo Monye will be the athletes behind . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. She is best known for voicing her views on Loose Women, but now Judi Love is going to let her feet do the talking. #ImACeleb., A fourth wrote: Absolutely howling at Sam ripping her pants doing the slut drop #ImACeleb., A fifth commented: No way did Sam just rip her pants ahahahaha #Imaceleb., With another adding: SAM SPLITTING HER TROUSERS AHAHAGA #ImACeleb.. The pair were left in hysterics, but Rylan interrupted to deliver the real surprise. She's ripped her pants. When do we want it? OK! Sam Quek has backed her "work husbands" Ugo Monye and Dan Walker on Strictly Come Dancing. Dan Waltzer - sorry, Walker - surprised hisBBC Breakfastco-starLouise Minchin live on the show when he announced he'd signed up to Strictly. as a junior. 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The pals appeared to be in high spirits as they stepped out in Fitzrovia for brunch and were joined by Dr Punam Krishan. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The rugby player was sitting alongside his pro partner, Oti Mabuse, during It Takes Two when Rylan suggested he had a surprise for them. Although Im not sure about Dan wearing eyeliner either! she says. Something went wrong, please try again later. You can sign up at the top of the page. The sports star also revealed that Ugo was hoping to be partnered with two-time Strictly champion Oti all along. Having portrayeda classic scene from the filmMoana on Movie Week, Rylan suggested they would receive a surprise from Hollywood actor DwayneThe Rock'Johnson, who starred as the voice of Maui. "Ive watched it for many years and admired the phenomenal abilities of these dancers and celebrities that have taken part and dedicated themselves to learning a new craft. Im incredibly excited, of course, but also totally terrified! The pair have already discussed the infamous show curse that's broken up even the strongest of marriages, likeJamie and Louise Redknapp - but Tom and Giovanna insist they're not worried. [48], In May 2020, Quek was warned by the Advertising Standards Authority for a second time about promoting a business on Twitter without announcing that she was being paid by the company. As long as I don't fall over I'll be happy.". The English baker rose to fame after winningThe Great British Bake Off's third series in 2012. 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Sam revealed last month she worried her 'baby brain' was hindering her performance on Question Of Sport as vile trolls on social media questioned her knowledge and told her to 'get back in the kitchen'. She played as a defender for both the England and Great Britain teams, wearing squad number 13, and won gold as part of the British team at the 2016 Summer Olympics. [50], On 11 October 2021, Quek announced she was pregnant with her second child[51] and gave birth in March 2022 to a son, Isaac Gregory Mairs. And show bosses apparently got so excited that they were hoping Sam and Ola - who has made no secret of her attraction to women - would snog. [citation needed], In February 2023, Quek was chosen to co-host the opening ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool together with Ukrainian Eurovision commentator and 2017 contest co-presenter Timur Miroshnychenko. She played as a defender for both the England and Great Britain teams, wearing squad number 13, and won gold as part of the British team at the 2016 Summer Olympics . The 55-year-old star, who played Lord Louis Mountbatten in the hit Netflix show, has also starred in Sense & Sensibility, Effie Gray, and Walking On Sunshine. [30][31], Quek has been a presenter on sports shows, including for The NFL Show,[32] rugby union on Channel 5,[33] field hockey on BT Sport,[34] and football for Channel 4[35] and LFC TV. The married dad-of-two is best known as one half of a comedy double act withDavid Mitchell. She revealed in an interview with The Guardian that she had to make the choice at the age of 16 between pursuing a professional career in hockey or football, as splitting her time between the two sports was hindering her progress in both. [22], In September 2016, a group of Russian hackers calling themselves "Fancy Bears" hacked into the WADA database and revealed that Quek, along with many of her fellow Team GB members, had been granted a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for various medical prescriptions. She announced she was pregnant in November, just seven months after she welcomed a baby girl. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK! While another wrote: sam is not having a good night #ImACeleb., A third said: Oh god. The tour kicks off on June 22 and will end in July, according to dates released by organisers this week. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. At the time, Sam was dating property mogul Tom Mairs who was the millionaire in 2010 reality show, Secret Millionaire. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Celebrating his new lease of life, Robert will strut his stuff on the dancefloor when Strictly makes its return. It seems that viewers and bosses alike can't get enough of Ola and Sam in the shower, The title of Queen of the Shower will be closely fought this year, Used to skimpy dance outfits, Ola is never shy to strip off, Sam Quek, Scarlett Moffatt and Ola Jordan in the shower, Despite the jungle hardships, there's no excuse not to be sparking clean, Grabbing some rest, before the numerous trials in store. 34-year-old Ola and 28-year-old Sam have already set pulses racing following their jungle showers in barely there bikinis. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "My goal is to try and survive from week to week without causing serious injury to myself or innocent bystanders. "Im really looking forward to doing something totally different and challenging myself away from the pool. [29] She also took part in a celebrity edition of The Chase, and appeared alongside Greg Rusedski in Series 11 of Pointless Celebrities. STRICTLY bosses are hoping to put a golden touch to this years show - by landing an Olympics hero. [39] In 2020, she competed in Celebrity Masterchef, finishing as a losing finalist. . . The Olympian and TV presenter spent the summer co-hosting Olympic Breakfast on the BBC alongside. I'm fashionably late, baby! Email [email protected]. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. She wore her brunette hair in in a sleek blow dry styled with soft curls at the end and a side parting. ksj20111970 added: The most hilarious thing Id seen in ages. "My kids have only ever asked me to go on two shows Saturday Mash Up and Strictly. in 2016 and Celebrity Masterchef in 2020, where she reached the final three. Our source added: The line-up is pretty much finalised but theres a couple of people Strictly are still talking to who they are hoping they can persuade to take part.. It is the hardest secret I have ever had to keep so it feels amazing to finally have this out in the open! We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84: Beloved Canadian folk singer-songwriter was described as a 'rare talent' by Bob 'If that happens I'm done, I'm stopping!' We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [38] In August 2019, she began hosting the BBC's flagship football phone-in programme, 606, with regular pundit Robbie Savage. [45] She is also a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. The tour will comprise of 35 dates. I am READY!. Glowing! [41], In November 2021, just seven days after giving birth to her daughter, Quek recorded an episode of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? "And Im excited to see the impact of all those hours of training on my mum tum!. [3][2] She attended Hillside Primary School on the Wirral for a year before moving to Birkenhead High School and going on to sixth form at Calday Grange Grammar School in West Kirby. Tilly - who was ruled out of the 2020 serieswhen she broke her arm - has been given a second opportunity this year. Tilly has worked withGordononThis Morningfor a regular segment called Big Chef, Little Chef. I feel complete and warm inside," Sam told OK! Something went wrong, please try again later. Obviously, McFly singer Tom Fletcher is renowned for being a talented singer and songwriter - but do his dance skills match up? traumatised when she was branded the black girl with the dodgy accent. 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