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STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have angrily complained about a technical blunder during Sunday’s results show.

Viewers claimed they were forced to turn the channel shortly after Sophie Ellis-Bextor began her performance.

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor performing on this week’s Strictly Come Dancing results show[/caption]

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The Murder on the Dancefloor singer was “drowned out” by cheering, clapping and even screaming audience members.

“I had to switch it off it was hurting my ears,” complained one fan.

“Why is it that women today feel the need to scream at every opportunity its not just Strictly it’s a lot of these reallity shows as well.”

Another added: “I noticed that woman’s stupid scream, but wondered if someone told her to stop being annoying as she quickly calmed down.”

Someone else said: “It was dreadful. I honestly thought someone had forgotten to turn Sophie’s mic on!”

A viewer commented: “The sound level was atrocious for Sophie Ellis-Bextor, since her singing was easily drowned out by the audience.”

“The hand-clapping really irritates me ! Not sure how you’d stop it at this point, though.”

Paul Merson became the fourth celebrity to be eliminated from the 20th series of the competition.

The former footballer failed to impress the judges in the dance-off against JLS star JB Gill and his dance partner Amy Dowden.

Speaking to hosts Tess Daley and Claudia Winkleman after his and Karen Hauer’s axe, Paul said: “It’s been really good. For anybody I talk to, I would say you’ve got to go on this show. It’s amazing – everybody.

“It’s been amazing, honestly, amazing. I loved every minute of it, I’ve had a great teacher. Karen’s been amazing, absolutely amazing and I couldn’t wish for a better coach.

“I’ve loved every minute of it. I can dance now – I’ve won because I can dance, I couldn’t dance before and I can half dance now. It’s a bonus, absolute bonus.”

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THIS Morning agony aunt Deidre Sanders has given a health update live on-air after revealing her cancer has returned.

Earlier this month, the much-loved ITV star, 79, told how the disease had made a comeback after two years.

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She told This Morning anchors Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley she has got ‘everything crossed’[/caption]

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Now The Sun’s retired agony aunt, whose iconic Dear Deidre column helped solve readers’ sex and relationship problems for more than 40 years, has given an update on Tuesday’s show.

She told This Morning hosts Cat Deeley, 47, and Ben Shephard, 49, she has got “everything crossed” after undergoing surgery.

Deirdre, 79, praised the “fantastic treatment from the NHS” and said: “I will find out if they got it all in a couple of weeks time.

“I have got everything crossed.

“I was told it was a tiny, tiny cancer so I am optimistic.”

After she wrapped her This Morning advice segment, the expert told how it was “good to be back.”

Ben then kindly wished her well and said: “Let us know when you get your results.”

CANCER BATTLE

Deirdre, who was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, told of her “shock” second diagnosis earlier in October.

She told the This Morning hosts she had no symptoms and malignant cells were detected through her scheduled mammogram followed by an ultrasound scan and a biopsy.

Deidre said: “No I haven’t had symptoms, I haven’t felt run down.

“I haven’t felt tired. I hadn’t had any discomfort. If I did a self check I couldn’t feel anything because it’s so tiny there is nothing to feel.

“It’s purely down to having the mammogram that showed it.

“And then you get referred back and I had a biopsy, and then it revealed it was cancer.”

The beloved agony aunt said she will have surgery in 10 days to remove the cancerous cells that were found in her other breast.

Breast cancer is the most common form of the disease in the UK with 56,000 cases per year and 12,000 deaths.

Deidre’s first diagnosis in 2022 came after an “error” saw her left off a list of women aged 70 who had not been invited to have their mammograms.

Speaking to The Sun at the time, she said she began “feeling achy” and realised she had a backache that “seemed to be spreading into my right breast.”

Deidre retired from The Sun in December 2020.

She has been an agony aunt on This Morning since 2016 and has also published several books.

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Deirdre was a much-loved agony aunt for The Sun for more than 40 years[/caption]

MARRIED At First Sight bride Hannah has taken a savage swipe at ex Stephen after her kiss with Orson was exposed last night.

In a tense commitment ceremony, Stephen and Hannah AND Orson and Richelle called time on their romances – after a shock wife swap.

Last week saw Stephen try to crack on with Sionainn, which sparked a huge row with Ryan.

Meanwhile, Hannah enjoyed a secret snog with Orson on the last day of the retreat after developing a bond with him.

After last night’s commitment ceremony was aired, Hannah took to social media with a lengthy statement and had some brutal words for her ex.

She cheekily told her ex Stephen to kiss her “a***” and hinted that she is set to recouple with Orson on the E4 show.

Hannah wrote: “So many mixed emotions as I close the chapter on a very short & pretty chaotic ‘marriage’ – but before I get into all that let’s hope my two week husband sees the divorce era pics cos he can kiss my,” with a peach emoji.

She continued: “Despite living through and watching back one of the most challenging experiences of my life’s little journey I am so god damn proud of myself and I am walking away with my head higher than it’s ever been before.

“I am so proud to be a woman who gives everything she does her absolute all, no matter what hurdles I face!!”

Hannah admitted she was true to herself despite making a few mistakes along the way.

She went on: “Yes I made some mistakes which I’ve owned and I am far from perfect but living in a super stressful environment when you’re isolated & excluded, with only a couple of people in your corner & then having your whole personality bashed & your integrity questioned on a daily basis sure was not easy!

“And the only way my MAFS journey could have been any different was if I forced myself to change who I am.

“I refuse to filter my personality & be quieter. I will not become a shell of myself because I’m not fitting the narrative of the people around me.

“I won’t let anybody try to change my personality when it becomes “too much”.

“I refuse to let group gossip stop me from being myself.”

Hannah concluded saying she was grateful for her MAFS experience and hinted: “Peace out wifey life…but maybe not completely the end just yet!”

Besides getting into blazing rows with her husband Stephen, Hannah has also gotten on the wrong side of a few female co-stars for ‘flirting’ with their husbands.

Things got even more awkward during tonight’s episode when Lacey revealed that Orson and Hannah had shared a kiss.

And perhaps not surprisingly Richelle and Orson also decided to leave as they exchanged insults on the sofa.

Those watching at home were pleased that Hannah and Stephen have called it quits.

One person commented: “Stephen you tried NOTHING.”

A second said: “Stephen has been gone for a few weeks already.”

While a third added: “Hannah you deserve more better than Stephen.”

Viewers also felt relieved that Richelle and Orson also walked.

Fans had been waiting for Orson’s affair to be revealed after Richelle let slip how something had happened – after she cruelly trolled by viewers for her behaviour towards Orson.

She accused Orson of trying to recouple with another bride, telling fans: “People will see the truth. It’s a waiting game.”

Speaking during their exits tonight, Stephen told Hannah: “I don’t know what the reasons are of why you are here.”

She told the experts: “I think this is my opportunity to try and leave this process as amicably as I can with everybody. Whatever’s happened has happened.”

ITALY legend Francesco Totti may be coming out of retirement, but he’s been making headlines even before that.

The 48-year-old is going through a very public divorce with his ex-wife, Ilary Blasi. Here’s what we know about her.

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Who is Ilary Blasi?

Ilary Blasi is an Italian television host, former model, and former child actress.

She was also well-known for her relationship with former Roma player Francesco Totti, which lasted until 2022.

Born on April 28, 1981, Blasi was introduced to show business by her mother. 

At the age of 3, she appeared in her first TV ad, and by age 5, she made her film debut with a small role in David & David.

Over the years, she appeared in various TV segments.

However, her real television career began in September 2001 when she became one of the six members of the dance troupe, the “Letterine,” on the show Passaparola.

Her first commercial after joining Passaparola was in June 2002, promoting Bilboa sun tanning products. 

By 2007, she had modelled for Vogue’s eyewear catalogue, appearing in both print and web campaigns.

Ilary married Totti on June 19, 2005, at the Basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli. 

Their wedding was televised, with proceeds donated to charity. 

Later that year, on November 6, they welcomed their first child, Cristian.

This was then followed by their daughter, Chanel, on May 13, 2007.

Over the years, they were dubbed “the Italian Beckhams,” with their private lives frequently featured in Italian magazines and tabloids. 

On March 10, 2016, they had their third child, Isabel. 

However, on July 11, 2022, it was announced that Totti and Blasi had separated.

Since her split from Totti, Ilary has been in a relationship with German entrepreneur Bastian Muller.

Blasi appeared to confirm the romance as she posted another shot of a fancy dinner table to her story, and tagged Muller’s account.

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Muller himself is private on the platform, with very little known about him.

The pair enjoyed a romantic getaway to Paris, according to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport.

They are also said to have recently jetted away to Thailand together.

Blasi has not publicly confirmed the relationship, but tagging Muller in her Insta story appears to suggest the pair are together.

What happened to Totti and Ilary?

In August, Ilary called Totti’s current partner, Noemi Bocchi, to testify in court as a witness.

After they split the former Roma star claimed he found evidence of Blasi having an alleged affair when looking at her phone.

The TV personality and the footballer have been trying to establish who cheated first and when, as part of their divorce proceedings.

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In court documents, Noemi was referred to as the “third wheel” and cited as one of the reasons for the separation.

However, personal trainer Cristiano Iovino claimed that he had an “intimate relationship” with Ilary. 

He added, “We were together when work commitments allowed it. We’re talking about the end of 2021”.

Meanwhile, Totti raised the stakes by summoning his own witnesses. 

He called upon a Mediaset manager, whom he claims flirted with his ex-wife.

The footballer also called his close friend, Alex Nuccetelli, who is being sued for defamation by Ilary for attributing this latest relationship to her, a claim she categorically denies.

In 2024, Ilary shared details of her marriage to Totti in a Netflix documentary. 

She described step by step how she went from having coffee with a mysterious man to the end of her love story.

The documentary series, Unica, is available on the streaming platform and outlines their relationship and turbulent breakup.

While Totti denies cheating with Noemi in the series, Unica has been dubbed Ilary’s “revenge” film.

The former Roma number 10 responded tersely, saying, “Do and say what you want,” likely a reaction coordinated with his legal team as he awaits the outcome of the legal dispute with his ex-wife.

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