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    Strictly pros ignore scandal as they rock up to rehearsals to surprise BBC co-star

    Strictly Come Dancing stars such as Dianne Buswell, Vito Coppola and Neil Jones were all smiles as they arrived at rehearsals with a cake for Nancy Xu’s birthdayStrictly stars were in high spirits despite the scandals surrounding the show.The BBC professionals were all smiles as they rocked up to week 2 rehearsals on Tuesday (July 30), armed with cakes and presents to celebrate show pro Nancy Xu’s birthday. Chinese star Nancy, who has been on the show since 2019, turned 33 today.It comes as Strictly has been surrounded by scandal following allegations of misconduct against the show’s professionals. An internal BBC probe has been investigating the complaints and the BBC’s director general has apologised to contestants who did not have a “wholly positive” time on the show.READ MORE: Strictly ‘signs up football legend’ in desperate bid to save show from abuse scandal READ MORE: Click for more brilliant Daily Star showbiz storiesSherlock star Amanda Abbington claimed her ex-dance partner Giovanni was “bullying and aggressive” towards her in rehearsals during last year’s series. She made the claims in her Channel 4 interview last week.Pernice, who has left the BBC show, has denied claims of “threatening and abusive behaviour”. Fellow pro Graziano Di Prima was axed from the line-up and has apologised for kicking his former dance partner Zara McDermott in rehearsals.Scroll to see the Strictly pros as they turned up to rehearse on Tuesday.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

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    Alison Hammond’s whopping eight-stone weight loss after fitness transformation

    This Morning star Alison Hammond has shown off her incredible weight loss transformation. The star has been sharing her journey online with her social media followers, who have been encouraging her along the way. Alison, 49, has gone through a lifestyle overhaul and dropped an epic eight stone. Alison could be seen donning a matching […] More

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    ‘I played Laa-Laa in children’s TV show – a grown man told me I was a saucy Teletubby’

    The Teletubbies became a global phenomenon in the 1990s with their childish catchphrase “eh-oh,” colourful tubby custard, and cheeky hoover Noo-noo. But according to the woman behind Laa-Laa, there was a sinister side to starring as one of the loveable children’s characters. Nikky Smedley, debuted as the yellow Teletubby 23 years ago. Initially, she says, […] More