Strictly Come Dancing's Helen Skelton now bookies' favourite to win BBC show

ALEX SCOTT enjoyed a night out celebrating with fellow England legend Leah Williamson after she was awarded her OBE by Prince William. The much-loved footie pundit and telly presenter shared a snap on her Instagram of her ex- Lionesses team-mate Williamson celebrating her accolade last night. Arsenal defender Leah, 26, captained England to European…

We've seen Strictly Come Dancing kick off, Halloween and Christmas are being planned for, so there's only one more thing we need answers about this autumn, who's going into the I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here jungle? 2022 saw the I'm a Celeb action return to the Australian Outback after two years in Gwyrch Castle, North Wales and stars like…

This is a'must-see' as Megan Nicholls, the former jockey and daughter of champion National Hunt trainer Paul Nicholls, makes a classic'breeding comment' when previewing the upcoming Ascot Gold Cup. Megan Nicholls, who rode 58 winners during her career, never really did make it as a rider. However, the daughter of 11-time champion National Hunt…

ITV's brand new show will see the return of some of the most memorable campmates from previous seasons. It will begin airing on Monday 24 April. Instead of the usual Australian outback setting, this show will take place in "the harsher and more unforgiving" environment of South Africa, with the contestants facing challenges "even bigger and…

Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby news for Monday, March 27. The BBC issued a get well message to Cardiff benefactor and life president Peter Thomas on their Scrum V show on Sunday evening. Presenter Lauren Jenkins revealed the long-serving Arms Park administrator was "very unwell" at present. "Thoughts and best wishes from Scrum V to…

Soccer AM has reportedly been cancelled by Sky Sports after almost 30 years on the air. Bosses allegedly made the decision to axe the popular Saturday morning show on Tuesday, with 10 episodes left before it is taken off air. 'Soccer AM has played an important role in our coverage of football for the past three decades, and we continually adapt to…

A couple's therapist has claimed that spending time at Cheltenham Festival could make you more likely to cheat on your partner - especially if you place a bet Thousands will be watching Gold Cup Day at Cheltenham today Today is Gold Cup Day at the annual Cheltenham Festival, and many punters in the sold-out crowd will be looking to place a bet on…

A GUINNESS-loving horse bought for less than the price of a cow is on course for a taste of Cheltenham Gold Cup glory on St Patrick's Day. Hewick, which cost just £800, will prove the luck really is with the Irish if he lands the festival's blue riband race today. The eight-year-old was purchased by Co Carlow-based trainer John "Shark" Hanlon for…

Racegoers looking to pull at Cheltenham Festival this week can thank the "pleasure drug" Dopamine for increasing their chances of doing so, according to leading psychotherapist Helen Villiers (MA). New research has revealed horse racing fans are the friskiest fans in sport - far friskier than in football, rugby, and tennis. Helen Villiers,…

What World Cup Final? On a weekend of showpiece occasions, first out of the blocks was Strictly Come Dancing: The Final on BBC One. The ball was more glittery, the footwork just as fancy. Best of all, the right team won, with wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin coming out on top. The last man standing wobbled in the home stretch but over the course of…

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left complaining about the repeated schedule shake-up of this year's final weeks due to the coverage of the World Cup on Monday evening. The results show, which typically airs on a Sunday evening, was pushed back to Monday this week after the live show was similarly bumped from its usual Saturday slot. The remaining…

DID YOU KNOW? We've seen 12 Kings and 9 Queens from the 17 I'm A Celebrity shows so far. Babatúndé Aléshé: Actor & comedian - Celebrity Googlebox star and friend of Mo Gilligan. Boy George: Singer - 'Karma Chameleon' and'Do You Really Want To Hurt Me' pop superstar lead singer with the band Culture Club. Charlene White: TV presenter - Loose Women…

THE BBC have confirmed their star-studded line up of pundits for the 2022 World Cup. Gary Lineker will lead the TV team broadcasting the action from Qatar, alongside fellow presenter Gabby Logan. And they have drafted in some Premier League legends to make up their squad. Regular Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer will offer his expertise in the…

HE dodges baddies on the big screen - defying the odds to come out unscathed in Mission: Impossible, Top Gun and more. . . but in the real world, Tom Cruise is taking no chances. The megastar and his director Christopher McQuarrie have brought in heavy-duty bodyguards and security after a disgruntled former employee began an increasingly bitter…

Vernon Kay got a huge tattoo of former NFL star Eli Manning's face on his back after losing a bet. The presenter, 48, got the inking in 2012 but was finally able to show Eli the artwork after appearing on The Eli Manning Show. Taking to Instagram, Vernon posted a video of him removing his shirt to reveal the gigantic black-and-white tat. Eli stood…

Strictly fans are keen to find out who makes it through to week four after the highly-anticipated Movie Week. Dubbed one of the favourite weeks in the Strictly Come Dancing calendar, BBC viewers were expecting the contestants to give it their all. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about where the couples are placed on the leaderboard. Tyler…

We haven't heard back. But we sense it's only a matter of time before the world knows what Sheedy thinks of all this. TERFed OUT The University of Melbourne is putting its head in where angels fear to tread with a "debate" on Tuesday night about gender, sexuality, diversity and inclusion in higher education. The event is controversial before anyone…

RUNNERS rejoice as they finally return to the capital for another bumper London Marathon - and Sir Mo Farah will be making an appearance. Both amateur and elite runners will take to the streets of London raising millions for charity along every step of the gruelling 26.2 mile course. The 26.2 mile route starts near Blackheath in Greenwich, passing…

Over the weekend, Helen Skelton, 39, wowed both the judges and audience as she made her debut on Strictly Come Dancing. The lovable presenter took to the dancefloor alongside her professional partner, Gorka Marquez, 32, and performed a beautiful American Smooth to Sam Cooke's You Send Me. Helen managed to impress the judges and was awarded a…

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton is the latest celebrity to join the line-up for Strictly Come Dancing, and is being tipped to win. The BBC ballroom dancing show bosses have already been warned about her wild side by Martin Hughes-Games as she can say "naughty things". The Strictly cast has now been announced in full, as Helen will be trying to…

THE nation was willing the Queen's horses to give her a jubilee win at a scorching Ascot yesterday - but they were twice pipped at the post. Tens of thousands of revellers basked in unbroken sunshine as temperatures sizzled to a blistering 29C (84F) on the racing event's world-famous Ladies Day. And it was hot favourite Reach for the Moon who…

Tweed! Royals! Feathers! Jump racing's favourite week returns Pheasant feathers and country coats are back out in full force as Cheltenham Festival gets into full swing. The jumps racing event, which runs March 15 to 18, is packed with top tier races including the Ryanair Chase and Paddy Power Plate before culminating with Friday's hotly…

The World Senior Darts Championship is underway as a number of legends of the sport compete at the historic Circus Tavern. The man considered to be the greatest darts player of all-time leads a stellar field as 16-time World Champion Phil'The Power' Taylor returns to the oche. Taylor is not the only former World Champion taking part with the likes…

His father Prince Charles famously enjoyed a flirtation with Three Degrees singer Sheila Ferguson, while uncles Prince Andrew briefly dated showbiz personality Caprice Bourret and Edward had'a bit of slap and tickle' (her words) with TV weathergirl Ulrika Jonsson. But surely no Prince has ever appreciated a showgirl quite like Prince Harry? Over…