6 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Dancing On Ice judge Oti Mabuse drops HUGE hint about future of show amid axe rumours
DANCING On Ice judge Oti Mabuse appears to have dropped a huge hint about the show’s future amid axe rumours.
Ahead of Sunday’s grand final, Oti, 34, shared a series of photos showcasing her outfits from over the years, offering a nostalgic look back at her time on the show.
InstagramDancing On Ice judge Oti Mabuse appears to have dropped a huge hint about the show’s future amid axe rumours[/caption]
The post, paired with an emotional caption, hinted that this really might be the end for the ITV skating competition.
Taking to Instagram, she wrote: “The BIG FINAL is here!
“Four years of Dancing on Ice—what an incredible journey! From jaw-dropping performances to unforgettable moments, I love every single second of being part of this magical show.
“A massive THANK YOU to the entire team, my fellow judges, the pro skaters, and of course, the brave celebrities who have given their all on the ice. And to YOU, the amazing viewers—your support means everything!
“Tonight, we crown our champion… Who’s ready for a spectacular show? Let’s gooo! Tonight 6.30pm on @itv @itvxofficial @dancingonice. #DancingOnIce#GrandFinal#WhatAJourney.”
Insiders add that it is costly to produce and may need a revamp — just as it did on its relaunch in 2018 after being withdrawn four years earlier.
A source said: “The staffers on Dancing On Ice are saying the show is over and claim they’ve been told as much.
“It’s a mainstay of ITV’s schedule and viewing figures are remarkably less than they were but they still had almost three million watch the launch show.
“There’s no denying, though, that the format has become tired and they’re not getting the big names they once did.
“Changes are needed and it’s likely it’ll be rested and given a new lease of life.”
The source added: “The show’s future hinges on the meetings that follow last night’s finale.
“Dancing On Ice is an expensive production and there are questions over whether ITV is getting bang for its buck.
“Staff working on it aren’t holding out much hope.”
Olympic dance champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean hinted they were unsure about its future and will no longer perform on the show.
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Christopher said: “If Dancing On Ice continues, we will just come back as judges.”
He explained 50 years of performing “takes its toll on the body”.
Former show contestant and ex-Strictly professional Brendan Cole said recently the format must alter.
He added: “They haven’t really changed anything.
“There’s something missing, something that Strictly has.”
Bookies last night slashed their odds on the show being axed from 4/11 to 1/2.
ITV said: “The Dancing On Ice team has been fully concentrating on the much-anticipated series finale and therefore no decision has been made.”
InstagramAhead of Sunday’s grand final, Oti shared a series of photos showcasing her outfits from over the years[/caption]
InstagramShe offered a nostalgic look back at her time on the show[/caption]
RexHolly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern host Dancing on Ice[/caption]
Rex FeaturesCorrie’s Sam Aston was crowned winner of this year’s series[/caption]
6 days agoNew York StateComments Off on I’m a scuba diver who saves golf balls from water.. I got bitten by ALLIGATOR but that’s not my biggest ‘oh c**p’ moment
JIM BEST might have the most bizarre job in sport – but he wouldn’t change it for the world.
The scuba diver plunges deep into lakes at the world’s top golf courses on the lookout for lost balls.
GettyScuba diver Jim Best has recovered thousands of golf balls from the most iconic holes in the sport[/caption]
Best claims he once salvaged more than 2 MILLION in a single year.
He’s bagged lost balls hit from the clubs of players including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson.
And the Florida-based diver even managed to find President Trump’s lost ball on one fruitful dive.
6 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Big discounter with 340 shops selling Nestle chocolate bar discontinued after 60 years
A HUGE bargain store with hundreds of stores across the UK is selling an iconic Nestle chocolate that was discontinued.
Fans have been left overjoyed after the nostalgic chocolate bar made a rare appearance at the grocer.
Heron FoodsNestle Caramac has been brought back to life[/caption]
The iconic chocolate was discontinued in November 2023 after dwindling customer demand and sales.
But it has since made sporadic appearances, including most recently at Herons Foods.
Shoppers can pick a pack of three from the bargain retailer for just £1.
One excited shopper said: “I love Caramac, it reminds me of my childhood and carefree diet.”
Another person said: “This is great news. Thought Caramac had been discontinued.”
A third shopper shared: “I bought a bunch when it was originally discontinued….then it came back.”
While a fourth fan wrote: “Heaven in a bar. Just wonderful.”
It comes after a rare Cadbury treat from New Zealand returned to B&M.
The store is known for stocking unusual treats from across the world, but this particular chocolate bar sent customers into meltdown.
Perky Nanas, usually only seen on the other side of the world, are now being sold at the discount store for just £1.
The soft banana-flavoured 45g chew bar comes covered with Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate.
A snap of the sweets were shared on Dansway Gifts and Bargains UK Facebook page and followers were thrilled.
One wrote: “Love them, I buy 10 at a time, chewy banana filling! They always sell out though hence why I get so much, I don’t like when people get greedy but other people are doing it, I’m not going to miss out.”
B&M also shared the new arrival to their Facebook page.
“LOVE LOVE LOVE – one of New Zealand’s finest exports!” wrote one follower.
The Perky Nana isn’t the first chocolate bar to have shoppers singing from the rafters in recent months.
The store has introduced an Aero Milky Bar – which combines bubbly Aero and white Milky Bar in one chocolate – for just £2.99.
The Facebook page Food Finds UK Official posted the news to their hungry fans in January, and the replies are already flowing.
One person commented: “This I need to buy.”
Another commenter wrote: “I need this.”
A third put it best, by simply stating: “Ooo.”
The chocolate bar is not widely available in the UK and is typically found in Australia.
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Go own brand – if you’re not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you’ll save by going for the supermarket’s own brand bars.
Shop around – if you’ve spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it’s cheaper elsewhere.
Websites like Trolley.co.uk let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you’re getting the best deal.
Look out for yellow stickers – supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they’ve been reduced.
They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged.
Buy bigger bars – most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar.
So if you’ve got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger.
6 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Jean-Philippe Mateta seen for first time since horror head injury as star sports headband and plaster over 26 stitches
JEAN-PHILIPPE MATETA has been seen for the first time since suffering his horrific head injury.
REUTERSJean-Philippe Mateta was poleaxed by Liam Roberts in Palace’s FA Cup clash with Millwall[/caption]
REXThe striker received 26 stitches after being rushed to the hospital[/caption]
XThe striker has been spotted with a plaster on his left ear[/caption]
Mateta was promptly taken to the hospital, where he received 26 stitches to close a severe laceration to his left ear.
The 27-year-old has kept a low profile since the injury, although he was recently papped at Crystal Palace’s Beckenham training ground.
In a photo widely shared on social media, the striker was seen donning a black headband and a plaster on his left earlobe.
Mateta being snapped at Palace’s training ground suggests he could be on the verge of returning to action.
Eagles boss Oliver Glasner said of the forward prior to last weekend’s 1-0 win over Ipswich: “He won’t play, but he’s doing well.
“He’s at home. Fortunately, he had no fractures and no concussion.
“It’s a huge wound which was stitched. But [the] healing is going like we expected and hoped.
“He will go with us next week to Marbella, training individually.
6 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Baller League draft LIVE: Latest as Gary Lineker, John Terry and Luis Figo pick their teams ahead of the opening games
THE Baller League draft took place at London’s Copper Box Arena as 144 players were selected.
A host of football legends and social media stars are set to compete in the thrilling new indoor six-a-side competition beginning on March 24.
A star-studded managerial line-up, featuring the likes of Gary Lineker and John Terry choose 12 players from a 160+ shortlist after six rounds.
Former Premier League players, futsal players, free agents and released academy stars made up the mammoth pool.
6 days agoNew York StateComments Off on MAFS Australia viewers have the same complaint as E4 show has major change
MAFS Australia fans have taken to social media to air their complaints, after the show turned up in a new time slot.
Many viewers of the hit show hadn’t realised that the show had changed from the slot it was in last week.
Channel 4MAFS Australia fans have taken to social media to air their complaints, after the show turned up in a new time slot[/caption]
NineThe show is now on at 7:30pm, which has confused many of its viewers, who were unaware of the earlier slot and time change[/caption]
NineRyan and Jacqui got married in Monday night’s episode[/caption]
As the hit E4 reality show debuted on screens last week, it started at 9pm each night.
But the show is now on at 7:30pm, which has confused many of its viewers, who were unaware of the earlier slot and time change.
Taking to social media to complain that they’d nearly missed Monday night’s episode, one person penned: “I just missed the start of MAFS because it’s not on at 9pm – not happy.”
A second penned: “Ahh MAFS is now on at 7 instead of 9?! How dare they not notify me personally.”
A third echoed: “I nearly missed MAFS – why is it starting at 7:30pm tonight? We need answers.”
Someone else said: “Wait! Why is it on a 7:30? Happy it is, but feel like there was no promo.”
But the new time was also welcomed by fans, who called it “much more sociable,” and said it allowed them to get to bed earlier after getting their MAFS fix.
MAFS will now be on from 7:30pm from Monday 10th March on Channel 4, which is its normal slot.
During the episode viewers watched as the final two couples walked down the aisle.
One of them was consultant Jacqui and hunky project manager Ryan.
But before the pair even said ‘I do’ MAFS fans pointed out a massive red flag with the groom-to-be.
During his intro VT, Ryan listed off everything he is good at in life – but the vote of confidence in himself didn’t go down well with viewers.
Reacting, fans flooded social media with comments, with one writing: “Ryan is the biggest punish. My GOD. This man can’t acknowledge anything he’s done where he’s been in the wrong, he’s misogynistic and he is A W******. I feel if I spent 15 seconds with him my IQ would drastically drop, and I’d spend the whole time calling his a** out.”
A second fumed: “Is anyone else giggling at the fact that a Red flag like Ryan is wearing a red shirt.”
“Ryan is giving me the ick,” said a third MAFS viewer.
While a fourth commented: “To be fair on Ryan he set a record for getting me to dislike someone so quick not even Elliot or Lauren done it that quick.”
