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Jamelia is the final star to sign up for 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 'Superstar' hitmaker has become the 12th celebrity to be confirmed for the upcoming 13th series of the BBC One celebrity dance contest.
The 34-year-old star - who has daughters Teja and Tiani from previous relationships - said: "My girls are huge fans of 'Strictly', but when I told them I was doing it they laughed as they know that dancing is not my forte!"
The 'Loose Women' panelist hopes she can do her daughters proud, however, and hopes to reach the same level as them on the dance floor.
She added: "The girls are amazing dancers though so I definitely want to learn a new skill that I'll be able to give them a run for their money, and end them teasing me once and for all!"
The announcement comes after months of speculation as to whether Jamelia - who was the second star to be sent home on 'Bear Grylls: Mission Survive' earlier this year - would be appearing on 'Strictly' or the next series of 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'
The feisty star joins TV presenter Anita Rani, former 'Coronation Street' actress Georgia May Foote, boxer Anthony Ogogo, 'Mysterious Girl' hitmaker Peter Andre, 'EastEnders' actress Kellie Bright, TV chef Ainsley Harriott, BBC Radio 2 DJ Jeremy Vine, Irish singer Daniel O'Donnell, 'BBC Breakfast' weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, BBC Proms host Katie Derham and The Wanted's Jay McGuinness on the line-up ahead of the series launch next month.
Jamelia confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing
Jamelia is the final star to sign up for 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 'Superstar' hitmaker has become the 12th celebrity to be confirmed for the upcoming 13th series of the BBC One celebrity dance contest.
The 34-year-old star - who has daughters Teja and Tiani from previous relationships - said: "My girls are huge fans of 'Strictly', but when I told them I was doing it they laughed as they know that dancing is not my forte!"
The 'Loose Women' panelist hopes she can do her daughters proud, however, and hopes to reach the same level as them on the dance floor.
She added: "The girls are amazing dancers though so I definitely want to learn a new skill that I'll be able to give them a run for their money, and end them teasing me once and for all!"
The announcement comes after months of speculation as to whether Jamelia - who was the second star to be sent home on 'Bear Grylls: Mission Survive' earlier this year - would be appearing on 'Strictly' or the next series of 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'
The feisty star joins TV presenter Anita Rani, former 'Coronation Street' actress Georgia May Foote, boxer Anthony Ogogo, 'Mysterious Girl' hitmaker Peter Andre, 'EastEnders' actress Kellie Bright, TV chef Ainsley Harriott, BBC Radio 2 DJ Jeremy Vine, Irish singer Daniel O'Donnell, 'BBC Breakfast' weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, BBC Proms host Katie Derham and The Wanted's Jay McGuinness on the line-up ahead of the series launch next month.
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Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan would "like to have kids".
The couple - who got married in May - have hinted they have discussed the idea of starting a family together, although they are not keen to have a child any time soon because of their hectic schedules.
Mark explained: "We'd like to have kids - touch wood - but we're not planning babies for any time soon."
The 28-year-old hunk couldn't help but gush about the former 'Coronation Street' actress, also 28, as he spoke about his family, insisting she is "the perfect girl" and they feel extremely happy together in their shared home.
He said: "It's an amazing feeling to know I've married the perfect girl. I just feel so settled. It's lovely."
The former 'Strictly Come Dancing' star insisted he doesn't have any stand-out memory from their stunning wedding day though, as it was such an amazing day from beginning to end.
He told HELLO! magazine: "I genuinely couldn't tell you my strongest memory. I remember all of it perfectly."
And while they are both busy with their own burgeoning careers, especially as they recently took a trip to the US to explore the international opportunities available to them, they always try to make time to be together.
Mark added: "We do try to make time together when I'm working abroad - we had a break in Palma where I was DJing."
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan want to have kids
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan would "like to have kids".
The couple - who got married in May - have hinted they have discussed the idea of starting a family together, although they are not keen to have a child any time soon because of their hectic schedules.
Mark explained: "We'd like to have kids - touch wood - but we're not planning babies for any time soon."
The 28-year-old hunk couldn't help but gush about the former 'Coronation Street' actress, also 28, as he spoke about his family, insisting she is "the perfect girl" and they feel extremely happy together in their shared home.
He said: "It's an amazing feeling to know I've married the perfect girl. I just feel so settled. It's lovely."
The former 'Strictly Come Dancing' star insisted he doesn't have any stand-out memory from their stunning wedding day though, as it was such an amazing day from beginning to end.
He told HELLO! magazine: "I genuinely couldn't tell you my strongest memory. I remember all of it perfectly."
And while they are both busy with their own burgeoning careers, especially as they recently took a trip to the US to explore the international opportunities available to them, they always try to make time to be together.
Mark added: "We do try to make time together when I'm working abroad - we had a break in Palma where I was DJing."
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Holly Willoughby has hinted a dog is joining 'This Morning'.
The blonde beauty is returning to the daytime show after a year away on maternity leave and is very excited about a new "special addition" to the team which she has been waiting a long time for.
She said: "We're getting a special addition to the team, which is very exciting.
"It's something that's never happened before and something I've wanted for a really, really long time and wasn't allowed.
"[Is it a dog?] I can't tell you. Would you like there to be a dog? We'll have to wait and see."
Holly and her co-host Phillip Schofield will see the show undertake a number of changes when they return after the summer break and are thrilled with what's in store for the programme.
Phillip told heat magazine: "I'm looking forward to this September more than I've looked forward to any other. There are some terrific ideas for the show.
"We've got a new editor who's got some great ideas, and we'll have Holly back and a new set and opening titles... I'm just really excited considering I've been there for nearly, ooh, 80 years now."
Holly Willougby hints dog is joining This Morning
Holly Willoughby has hinted a dog is joining 'This Morning'.
The blonde beauty is returning to the daytime show after a year away on maternity leave and is very excited about a new "special addition" to the team which she has been waiting a long time for.
She said: "We're getting a special addition to the team, which is very exciting.
"It's something that's never happened before and something I've wanted for a really, really long time and wasn't allowed.
"[Is it a dog?] I can't tell you. Would you like there to be a dog? We'll have to wait and see."
Holly and her co-host Phillip Schofield will see the show undertake a number of changes when they return after the summer break and are thrilled with what's in store for the programme.
Phillip told heat magazine: "I'm looking forward to this September more than I've looked forward to any other. There are some terrific ideas for the show.
"We've got a new editor who's got some great ideas, and we'll have Holly back and a new set and opening titles... I'm just really excited considering I've been there for nearly, ooh, 80 years now."
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Stephen Lewis' funeral was marked with a red double-decker 'On The Buses'-themed flower memorial.
The 88-year-old actor - who played Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake in the 70s sitcom - was remembered by his co-stars and family members as they paid tribute to the TV star, who passed away earlier this month.
Speaking outside Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in north London, where the service was held today (25.08.15), Stephen's 'On The Buses' co-star Anna Karen - who played Olive in the comedy series - said: "I just want to say that he will be very sadly missed. He was an extremely talented and funny man and wonderful to work with."
The late 'Last of the Summer Wine' actor's nephew's wife said he was a "kind and generous man" and shared how he continued to write, sing and make people laugh until the end.
She told the 100-person congregation: "He was a kind and generous man. He was writing up until recently and loved to sing snatches of old musical songs, laughing at the plays on words.
"He was always happy to have his picture taken and chat to people."
The funeral procession and the coffin - decorated with the name Blakey- headed to the Church near Wanstead nursing home, where Stephen had been residing.
The nursing home's manager also spoke of how he carried a miniature bus with him at all times and how he was "inseparable" from his sister.
Rashid Ebrahimkhan said: "He used to have a little dinky tour bus either in his pocket or in his wheelchair.
"And he would always say 'I hate you Butler'. He loved his sister too - they really were inseparable."
Stephen Lewis remembered with red bus flower tribute
Stephen Lewis' funeral was marked with a red double-decker 'On The Buses'-themed flower memorial.
The 88-year-old actor - who played Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake in the 70s sitcom - was remembered by his co-stars and family members as they paid tribute to the TV star, who passed away earlier this month.
Speaking outside Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in north London, where the service was held today (25.08.15), Stephen's 'On The Buses' co-star Anna Karen - who played Olive in the comedy series - said: "I just want to say that he will be very sadly missed. He was an extremely talented and funny man and wonderful to work with."
The late 'Last of the Summer Wine' actor's nephew's wife said he was a "kind and generous man" and shared how he continued to write, sing and make people laugh until the end.
She told the 100-person congregation: "He was a kind and generous man. He was writing up until recently and loved to sing snatches of old musical songs, laughing at the plays on words.
"He was always happy to have his picture taken and chat to people."
The funeral procession and the coffin - decorated with the name Blakey- headed to the Church near Wanstead nursing home, where Stephen had been residing.
The nursing home's manager also spoke of how he carried a miniature bus with him at all times and how he was "inseparable" from his sister.
Rashid Ebrahimkhan said: "He used to have a little dinky tour bus either in his pocket or in his wheelchair.
"And he would always say 'I hate you Butler'. He loved his sister too - they really were inseparable."
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Prunella Scales can't remember most of her 52-year marriage to Timothy West.
The 'Fawlty Towers' actress has been married to the former 'EastEnders' star since 1963 but sadly can't share most of their memories with her husband because of her battle with Alzheimer's.
Piers Morgan - whose interview with Timothy for his 'Life Stories' series will air next month - said: "He's her main carer. He's been utterly fantastic.
"But you could see total sadness etched on his face that they can't now share all the stuff they have shared, because she can only remember parts of it."
Prunella - who has grown up children Samuel and Joseph with Timothy and is step-mother to his daughter Juliet - was in the audience during her husband's interview with Piers but couldn't remember a word of it just two hours later.
Piers explained: "Prunella was in the audience and Timothy wanted her there, yet he wanted to talk about her illness.
"He said, 'Don't worry because she won't remember.' Afterwards in the green room, she had no memory of it. It's heartbreaking."
Piers added: "Timothy got very emotional about it. They've been married all those years and she has no recall of most of the marriage, so they can't share moments."
Prunella Scales can’t remember most of her marriage
Prunella Scales can't remember most of her 52-year marriage to Timothy West.
The 'Fawlty Towers' actress has been married to the former 'EastEnders' star since 1963 but sadly can't share most of their memories with her husband because of her battle with Alzheimer's.
Piers Morgan - whose interview with Timothy for his 'Life Stories' series will air next month - said: "He's her main carer. He's been utterly fantastic.
"But you could see total sadness etched on his face that they can't now share all the stuff they have shared, because she can only remember parts of it."
Prunella - who has grown up children Samuel and Joseph with Timothy and is step-mother to his daughter Juliet - was in the audience during her husband's interview with Piers but couldn't remember a word of it just two hours later.
Piers explained: "Prunella was in the audience and Timothy wanted her there, yet he wanted to talk about her illness.
"He said, 'Don't worry because she won't remember.' Afterwards in the green room, she had no memory of it. It's heartbreaking."
Piers added: "Timothy got very emotional about it. They've been married all those years and she has no recall of most of the marriage, so they can't share moments."
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Jacqueline Jossa is returning to 'EastEnders'.
The 22-year-old actress' character Lauren Branning fled Albert Square with her boyfriend Peter Beale (Ben Hardy) after they discovered his brother Bobby had killed his sister Lucy and while Ben has quit the soap for good, Jacqueline is reportedly set to make an "explosive" return for Lauren's dad Max Branning's upcoming trial.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Max's trial will be a very exciting storyline and Lauren's return will be explosive because she knows Max didn't kill Lucy.
"She agreed not to unmask Bobby as the killer but surely that won't be at the expense of her own father..."
Lauren's departure from the BBC One soap came as Jacqueline took maternity leave to welcome her first child with her former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star boyfriend Dan Osborne.
And after giving birth to baby Ella in February, Jacqueline recently filmed her upcoming scenes but will not make a full-time return until the New Year.
However, in addition to having a baby in real life, Jacqueline could be set to return to the square with an on-screen child as well.
Lauren discovered she was pregnant around the same time she found out Peter's brother had murdered her best friend Lucy and as the couple left for New Zealand, Peter presented her with an adorable "I love London" baby grow.
Jacqueline Jossa returning to EastEnders
Jacqueline Jossa is returning to 'EastEnders'.
The 22-year-old actress' character Lauren Branning fled Albert Square with her boyfriend Peter Beale (Ben Hardy) after they discovered his brother Bobby had killed his sister Lucy and while Ben has quit the soap for good, Jacqueline is reportedly set to make an "explosive" return for Lauren's dad Max Branning's upcoming trial.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Max's trial will be a very exciting storyline and Lauren's return will be explosive because she knows Max didn't kill Lucy.
"She agreed not to unmask Bobby as the killer but surely that won't be at the expense of her own father..."
Lauren's departure from the BBC One soap came as Jacqueline took maternity leave to welcome her first child with her former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star boyfriend Dan Osborne.
And after giving birth to baby Ella in February, Jacqueline recently filmed her upcoming scenes but will not make a full-time return until the New Year.
However, in addition to having a baby in real life, Jacqueline could be set to return to the square with an on-screen child as well.
Lauren discovered she was pregnant around the same time she found out Peter's brother had murdered her best friend Lucy and as the couple left for New Zealand, Peter presented her with an adorable "I love London" baby grow.
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'Cold Feet' may return for a new series.
ITV bosses are reportedly in discussions with the main cast of the hit comedy drama, which had its last episode over a decade ago.
A source said: "'Cold Feet' is coming back - the deal is very nearly done. Filming will begin early next year and the new series will be ready to go by next spring."
It is hoped that the original cast - Robert Bathurst, Hermione Norris, John Thomson, Fay Ripley and James Nesbitt - will return but Helen Baxendale is unlikely to appear in a new series after her character Rachel was killed off in a lorry accident in the final series.
It is thought 'Cold Feet' could return to its Sunday evening slot when ITV drama 'Downton Abbey' ends later this year.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "The Sunday night autumn drama slot is one of the most important for ITV and finding a replacement to 'Downton' has been a top priority for the channel. But bringing back 'Cold Feet' is a slam-dunk move.
"It's been discussed quietly in the industry for five years. But not many people believed it could be pulled off because of the number of big names involved."
‘Cold Feet’ to return?
'Cold Feet' may return for a new series.
ITV bosses are reportedly in discussions with the main cast of the hit comedy drama, which had its last episode over a decade ago.
A source said: "'Cold Feet' is coming back - the deal is very nearly done. Filming will begin early next year and the new series will be ready to go by next spring."
It is hoped that the original cast - Robert Bathurst, Hermione Norris, John Thomson, Fay Ripley and James Nesbitt - will return but Helen Baxendale is unlikely to appear in a new series after her character Rachel was killed off in a lorry accident in the final series.
It is thought 'Cold Feet' could return to its Sunday evening slot when ITV drama 'Downton Abbey' ends later this year.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "The Sunday night autumn drama slot is one of the most important for ITV and finding a replacement to 'Downton' has been a top priority for the channel. But bringing back 'Cold Feet' is a slam-dunk move.
"It's been discussed quietly in the industry for five years. But not many people believed it could be pulled off because of the number of big names involved."
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Chloe Goodman would have gone out with Zayn Malik if she was single.
The former 'Celebrity Big Brother' and 'Ex on the Beach' star received private messages from the 22-year-old hunk on Twitter following his split from fiancee Perrie Edwards and she's confessed that while she politely told him she already had a boyfriend, if she had been single she would have "gone for it".
She said: "If I'd been single it would have been a different story. If this had happened before I'd met my boyfriend then I probably would have met Zayn.
"I probaby would have gone for it. He's not exactly 25 AND the worst looking."
The 22-year-old beauty - who is dating footballer Jordan Clarke - admitted her long-term boyfriend was angry about the former One Direction star pursuing her.
Chloe told the Daily Star newspaper: "He wasn't happy. If someone had messaged him I wouldn't have been too pleased. And when the story came out I thought about how it might affect our relationship.
"I didn't want him to feel publicly mugged off. He really wasn't happy.
"I wanted him to know I hadn't disrespected him in any way. He doesn't want people thinking men are after the girl he's planning to marry."
And although Chloe was quick to let Zayn know she was off the market, she insists he was the perfect gentleman.
She explained: "The first thing Zayn wanted to know was if I already had a boyfriend. His intentions were made clear.
"I imagined him to be a cocky a***hole but he was really polite. He's single now, so he wasn't doing anything wrong."
Chloe Goodman: If I was single I’d have met Zayn Malik
Chloe Goodman would have gone out with Zayn Malik if she was single.
The former 'Celebrity Big Brother' and 'Ex on the Beach' star received private messages from the 22-year-old hunk on Twitter following his split from fiancee Perrie Edwards and she's confessed that while she politely told him she already had a boyfriend, if she had been single she would have "gone for it".
She said: "If I'd been single it would have been a different story. If this had happened before I'd met my boyfriend then I probably would have met Zayn.
"I probaby would have gone for it. He's not exactly 25 AND the worst looking."
The 22-year-old beauty - who is dating footballer Jordan Clarke - admitted her long-term boyfriend was angry about the former One Direction star pursuing her.
Chloe told the Daily Star newspaper: "He wasn't happy. If someone had messaged him I wouldn't have been too pleased. And when the story came out I thought about how it might affect our relationship.
"I didn't want him to feel publicly mugged off. He really wasn't happy.
"I wanted him to know I hadn't disrespected him in any way. He doesn't want people thinking men are after the girl he's planning to marry."
And although Chloe was quick to let Zayn know she was off the market, she insists he was the perfect gentleman.
She explained: "The first thing Zayn wanted to know was if I already had a boyfriend. His intentions were made clear.
"I imagined him to be a cocky a***hole but he was really polite. He's single now, so he wasn't doing anything wrong."