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    BBC Breakfast star Jon Kay announces sad death as tributes pour in online

    BBC Breakfast’s Jon Kay has taken to social media to share the heartbreaking news that one of his guests from 2021 has died, with many fans of the show offering their condolences12:58, 29 Apr 2025Updated 13:00, 29 Apr 2025BBC Breakfast host Jon Kay has been showered with support following his announcement of the passing of a guest who featured on BBC Breakfast in 2021.The BBC news presenter posted a series of touching photos alongside Dave Smith, who died at the age of 76. In one snapshot, Jon is seen donning a face mask while taking a selfie with Dave and penned an extensive tribute in his honour.He shared: “Some sad news to share…Miracle man” Dave Smith has passed away at the age of 76. “The Bristol-based driving instructor and pub-singer made global headlines in 2021 after he disclosed to me on BBC Breakfast that he’d had Covid for approximately 300 consecutive days – longer than anyone else globally at that time.”, reports the Mirror.”Back then, his doctors informed us that Dave’s prolonged battle with the virus was due to his immune system being severely weakened by years of cancer treatment.The host announced the sad news(Image: More

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    Peaky Blinders to make TV comeback after three years – but with major change

    The BBC period drama came to an end in 2022 with its sixth and final series, but it has now been reported that Peaky Blinders could be set to make a return to TV screens11:39, 29 Apr 2025Hold onto your flat caps, because Peaky Blinders is rumoured to be making a telly comeback with a fresh series after its bombshell finale three years back.The BAFTA-gobbling gangster epic wrapped up in 2022, telling fans the sixth season was the last ride. But whispers are swirling that not only is a film titled The Immortal Man on the horizon, but also a brand spanking new series set in the ’50s Brum is in the pipeline.A telly source blabbed to The Sun: “The sixth series of Peaky Blinders was supposed to be the last and the movie was meant to be the final farewell for the story.”However, the show’s mastermind Steven Knight has been itching to dive back into his most iconic tale – and he’s been letting slip that he’s keen to crank out more.”Peaky Blinders is set to return to screens(Image: More

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    Dancing On Ice’s Jayne Torvill crashes to floor on ice during farewell tour

    Dancing On Ice star Jayne Torvill was left red-faced after she took a tumble in front of a packed crowd on her farewell tour with ice skating partner Christopher Dean10:05, 29 Apr 2025Dancing on Ice: Holly appears to call Jayne Torvill ‘drain’Dancing On Ice legend Jayne Torvill crashed out on the ice after taking a tumble during her and Christopher Dean’s iconic Bolero routine on their UK tour.The ITV skating duo were giving it some welly with their stunning moves at the BP Pulse Live Arena in Brum this Sunday when Jayne hit the deck.The 67-year-old skating queen slipped up mid-dance with Chris, 66, leaving the audience gasping. But like the pro she is, Jayne was back on her feet in no time, with a little help from her mate Chris, and carried on with the show as if nothing had happened.The pair, who became household names after their blinder of a performance at the 1984 Winter Olympics, have just kicked off their swansong tour.The stars took to the stage on tour(Image: More