and counts their former striker Ian Rush as one of her sporting heroes. News. Co-stars! Writing in her book Strictly Ola: Ola Jordan, the Polish-born dancer describes her fascination with women from an early age. For the latest on Strictly Come Dancing sign up for OK! Her appointment was part of a change to the programme's line-up that saw Paddy McGuinness take over as host and Quek become the show's first permanent female captain alongside former rugby union player Ugo Monye. . "Im truly looking forward to pushing myself in something that I could have only dreamed of doing and now its actually coming true!! 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Ugo found himself sixth on the leaderboard, while Dans Foxtrot sadly saw him second from bottom above Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty. taking a break from swimming to focus on his mental health, Katie will be forced to come face to face with her ex-boyfriend, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). She has appeared as a contestant on shows including I'm a CelebrityGet Me Out of Here! I made you your own rock of Ugo, it's the next best thing! he added, handing him a rock with a face paintedon it. Sam - who is the first female captain on Question Of Sport - revealed she became 'disappointed' in herself when she got questions wrong but that it was these slip ups that made her realise she could be pregnant. Robert said:I am ludicrously excited to be taking part in Strictly this year. "And Im excited to see the impact of all those hours of training on my mum tum!. The 100m breaststroke championis hoping to use his competitive streak to climb the leaderboard. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. And then Tom said, 'Actually, towards the end of filming you were getting a few things mixed up'. Ugo I see him so often so Ive been texting him to take the Mick out of him. Something went wrong, please try again later. Tom said:I think the fact that Im actually going to be dancing on Strictly this year has only just started to sink in while Im writing this! 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! Katie said:Its been so hard keeping it a secret, but I can finally say that Im getting ready to shake my shimmy and become part of the Strictly family! OK! Judi said:I think I am still in shock that I will be part of this amazing show. Gethin, 43, looked handsome as he paired a smart black turtle neck jumper with washed out skinny jeans, Chic: Sam was joined by Strictly Come Dancing professional Karen Hauer after another day of filming, Colourful! Max added: I cant wait to tour with Strictly again, as I had such a blast on the arena tour. [44] She is a supporter of Liverpool F.C. Tilly said:Im so excited and grateful to be joining the Strictly family! Former Football Focus host Dan appeared via video link on BBC Breakfast today to share his secret, with co-host Louise Minchin open-mouthed by the revelation. [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. Gorgeous: Sam looked stunning as she opted for a feline flick of black eyeliner and displayed her incredible complexion. 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. The sizzling pair sent temperatures soaring as they showed off their killer bodies in skimpy bikinis. Celebrating his new lease of life, Robert will strut his stuff on the dancefloor when Strictly makes its return. CBBC presenterRhys Stephensonwill be quick-stepping on to our screens this series hoping to impress - just like his fellow childrens TV hostKarim Zheroual, who was a finalist in 2019. I know its going to be a challenge. And Sam, who says she loves the show, admits that she has been poking fun at both Ugo and Dan for their Strictly makeovers. Awesome @bbcstrictly final. 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[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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 'When I did the captain's challenges, I knew that [was happening] and I used it as an excuse when Ugo [Monye] beat me,' she laughed. And Sam Quek, 33, was glowing as she showed off her blossoming baby bump with her co-stars for their final Morning Live show at their London studio, on Friday, before the series relocates to Manchester. [42], In January 2022, Quek started hosting the BBC One show Morning Live with Gethin Jones. "Although I do get to have so much fun as an actress, a lot of my roles have involved quite serious and challenging storylines, so Im fully ready to let my hair down and do something different, even if it is completely outside of my comfort zone. [27] A few months later, in November, she took part in the sixteenth series of I'm a CelebrityGet Me Out of Here! Her TUE specifically related to the use of an inhaler in 2008, when she was a teenager. Quek was born on 18 October 1988 at Mill Road Hospital, Liverpool, to an English mother, Marilyn Quek (ne Higgins), and Singaporean Chinese father, Albert Quek. Thats why getting an Olympic star has become a huge priority. [40], In July and August 2021, Quek was also co-anchor of BBC's Olympic Breakfast morning programme, covering the Tokyo Olympic Games alongside Dan Walker. But having gone from strength to strength in her career ever since, AJ is now a much-love presenter currently starring alongside Emma Willis in ITV's Cooking With The Stars. It is the hardest secret I have ever had to keep so it feels amazing to finally have this out in the open! [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. DON'T MISSAmanda Owen 'stressed' after new partner sparks chaos[INSIGHT]'Couldnt be happier' Dawn French opens up on 64th birthday[LATEST]Stacey Solomon finally chooses baby daughter's name[VIDEO]. IM A Celebritys Sam Quek left red-faced after she rips her trousers while dancing with her fellow campmates. [45] She is also a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. The group were relaxing in the jungle after successfully completing a group challenge on an abandoned train where they were tasked with finding special tickets amongst jungle critters. I'm A Celebrity jungle shower is FAKE with warm waterfall 'turned off. The pair were left in hysterics, but Rylan interrupted to deliver the real surprise. King Charles' Coronation LIVE: Anne dismisses 'slimmed down monarchy' and poll shows rock solid support for DR MARTIN SCURR: Why have I always had a runny nose for 30 years - and what can I do to make it stop? 16 Nov 2020. Meet Sam Quek and Ugo Monye. Katie will be forced to come face to face with her ex-boyfriend - professional dancer Giovanni Pernice who she was linked to back in 2017 - shortly after he split from her co-star Georgia May Foote. Taking to Twitter, several viewers were quick to comment on Sams mortifying moment. She then joined a team called Mini Panthers, where she was coached by the team organiser Peter Cartmel, who had earlier selected her for the Wirral County team. Shes a very attractive lady with a history of locking lips with the same sex so anything is possible.. TV presenter Sam Quek has backed her "work husbands" Dan Walker and Ugo Monye on Strictly and has been voting for them both every week, Olympian Sam presented the BBC's Olympic Breakfast in the summer alongside Dan Walker, Sam is a Captain on Quesition Of Sport alongside Ugo, Sam recently announced she is expecting her second child with her husband Thomas Mairs.

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