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    Iron Maiden ‘deeply saddened’ as original member and first-ever singer dies aged 69

    Iron Maiden have paid tribute to their original lead singer Paul Mario Day, who has died at the age of 69, with the heavy metal band “deeply saddened” by the news11:45, 31 Jul 2025Paul Mario Day died aged 69(Image: Wikipedia )Iron Maiden have expressed their deep sorrow following the death of their original lead singer, Paul Mario Day. The news of the passing of the brief-term vocalist of the iconic heavy metal band – who was part of the group from 1975 to 1976 – was shared by his other former band, More, on Tuesday (July 29).In a heartfelt social media tribute, the band wrote: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the great MORE vocalist Paul Mario Day. Paul was a huge part of the [New Wave of British Heavy Metal] from his time in an early version of Iron Maiden and of course his fantastic performance on the Warhead album.”The tribute went on to say: “He was a well loved figure in British rock music and played many memorable shows not least the legendary 1981 Monsters of Rock show at Castle Donington with AC/DC, Whitesnake/David Coverdale as well as tours with Iron Maiden Def Leppard and many other legendary artists.Iron Maiden have paid tribute to the band’s original lead singer(Image: BANG Showbiz)”Mike Freeland remembers him fondly as a ‘bloody great vocalist!’ It’s an honour for us to continue to play his music and we will always think of him every time we hit the opening notes to Warhead. We send our deepest condolences to Paul’s family and friends and also the many fans around the world who love his music.”Iron Maiden, now led by Bruce Dickinson, have since paid their respects, describing Paul, who was 69, as “a lovely person and good mate”.The group expressed their sorrow, stating: “We are deeply saddened that Paul Mario Day, Iron Maiden’s first ever vocalist back in 1975, has passed away. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to Paul’s family and friends.”They fondly remembered him, saying: “Paul was a lovely person and good mate.”The tribute continued with a simple yet poignant message: “Rest in peace Paul.”Paul Mario Day was the original singer of Iron Maiden(Image: Michael Putland/Getty Images)Although Day didn’t leave behind any recorded tracks with Maiden, he later claimed a hand in writing their track Strange World. Steve Harris, the band’s founding member and bassist, had previously commented on Day’s lack of “energy or charisma on stage”, leading to his replacement by Dennis Wilcock, and eventually, Paul Di’Anno, who also passed away in October 2024.Reflecting on Harris’s criticism, Day once shared with Blabbermouth: “Steve was saying, ‘You’ve got to get better. You’ve got to be more in the audience’s face. You’ve got to be commanding. You’ve got to be a hero.'”He admitted to agreeing with the feedback but struggled to implement it, revealing: “I didn’t actually know how to make that happen. I got warning for maybe three months: ‘Get it together. Get it together.'”Despite his efforts, Day confessed: “I wanted to, I just didn’t know how to do it. So the funny thing is, the worst experience was the best lesson because when I got that notice and I felt so gutted, it changed me.”Day’s career spanned beyond Iron Maiden, including stints with bands like Wildfire and the glam rock group Sweet, who also paid homage to the late singer with a succinct but touching post: “Paul Mario Day RIP”.”IN 1985 Mick Tucker and myself put together the first new line-up of Sweet after the hiatus of the original band. We needed a singer and when Paul arrived for the audition we looked no further. Our first dates were in Australia, total sell-outs which boded well for the future. Europe followed suit and 3 sold out nights at the Marquee in London produced a live album, video and DVD. “Live at the Marquee” did well in various charts around the world and Paul’s vocal performance has stood the test of time.”PMD was the original singer with Iron Maiden and had a stint with the band More before joining Sweet.”He passed away peacefully at his home in Australia. My deepest condolences to his wife Cecily and family and friends. A sad day for all Sweet fans. Andy x.”Article continues belowCurrent frontman Bruce has been fronting the heavy metal legends since 1981, making his debut on the album The Number of the Beast.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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    Biggest cultural event of the summer revealed – and it’s not Oasis comeback

    Gen Z have had their say on what’s defined our summer and it’s not Liam and Noel’s return – think more Harrison, Blu and AngelAndy Gilpin Deputy Editor in Chief11:38, 31 Jul 2025Updated 11:38, 31 Jul 2025Heaton Park was bouncing as Oasis made their comeback(Image: © William Lailey / SWNS)Gen Z-ers have crowned Love Island the UK’s biggest summer cultural event – batting away stiff competition from Wimbledon, Glastonbury and even the Oasis reunion tour.Two-fifths (44%) of those aged 18-28 have placed the reality TV dating show firmly at the top of their list – narrowly pipping Wimbledon (43%) to the post.Glastonbury was nudged into third place with 37% of the vote and even the hotly anticipated Oasis reunion tour only mustered up 23% of the vote.The annual reality show, known for its sun-soaked villa antics, has clearly cemented its place in the national psyche as the event of the summer.Three quarters (76%) of Gen Z say Love Island is one of the most talked about moments of the summer, with one in five (20%) admitting they’ve skipped plans in order to watch the show.Not content with dominating screens, the guilty pleasure has also broken into the realm of cultural artefacts.The show’s iconic personalised water bottle, seen clutched by islanders during every heated conversation and poolside flirtation, was named one of the top 10 symbols of modern British culture.Kimberly Wyatt with the bottle in question at an Oasis concertIn a list that included both serious and tongue-in-cheek contenders, the Love Island bottle rubs shoulders with the likes of the Greggs sausage roll, a Tesco meal deal, and even Wetherspoons toilets.A whopping six in 10 (63%) of Gen Z-ers consider Love Island a key part of British culture, with almost a quarter (24%) viewing the Love Island water bottle as one of Britain’s modern cultural artefacts.This beats the likes of classics such as the Blue Peter badge (23%) and even Doctor Who’s Tardis (19%).The popular piece of Love Island merchandise has since made waves outside of the villa to become a must-have summer accessory.The personalised bottle was spotted in the hands of Kimberly Wyatt at Wembley Stadium yesterday [July 30th] during the Oasis concert.Taking its place in this season’s cultural hall of fame, Love Island’s has an enduring popularity, with a quarter of the nation (25%) planning on tuning into the final next week.Fans can get their hands on the new super-sized Love Island water bottle for £28 at www.loveislandshop.comTop 10 cultural moments of the summer revealed1. Love Island, 44%2. Wimbledon, 43%3. Glastonbury Festival, 37%4. Women’s Euros, 33%5. British Grand Prix at Silverstone, 25%6. Oasis reunion tour, 23%7. Royal Ascot, 18%8. The BBC Proms, 16%9. Edinburgh Fringe, 12%10. Chelsea Flower Show, 11%Top 10 British cultural artefacts1. A Greggs sausage roll, 61%2. A Tesco meal deal, 59%3. A Freddo, 34%4. Colin the Caterpillar Cake, 33%5. The Wetherspoons toilets, 30%6. The Love Island water bottle, 24%7. A Blue Peter badge, 23%8. Doctor Who’s Tardis, 19%Article continues below9. A Glastonbury wristband, 18%10. A Nando’s black card, 16% More

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    Inside Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty’s planned £5million mansion refurb before split

    Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty were in the process of a major renovation at their multi-million pound London home before announcing their split this week11:10, 31 Jul 2025Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty have split after 13 years of marriage(Image: Getty Images Europe)These images show the planned Beverly Hills-style makeover of a London mansion at the heart of the split between Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty. The celebrity duo, who announced their separation this week after 13 years of marriage, were in the midst of major renovation work on their multi-million pound abode after returning to the UK.They purchased the £5million bare bones property, dubbed a “fixer-upper”, with the aim of crafting an LA-style home in Hampstead. In 2022, they secured planning permission to transform it into a mid-century modern-style residence.Barnet Council gave the go-ahead to “renovate, extend and upgrade” the five-bedroom property. Detailed sketches and photos illustrate the magnitude of the project embarked upon by the couple.Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty bought the property to do it up(Image: Barnet Council docs / SWNS)Sources claimed this week that although they have been leading separate lives recently, the renovation plans had been adding “extra stress” to the relationship. Cat had been flaunting the progress on the 1950s property on her social media and once confessed to being “overwhelmed” by the project.She remarked: “I’m not going to lie, I got a bit of a shock today. Not much house, lots of air.”A planning application said a lot needed doing to the home(Image: Barnet Council docs / SWNS)In documents submitted as part of the application, the couple’s representatives had outlined the aspirations behind the project.They stated: “The present owners bought the derelict property in a run down state. And it has been unoccupied for a number of years.”The proposed design which retains the existing fabric as much as possible in contrast to planning applications submitted by previous owners who proposed demolition and re-build.”The application said the home was very dark inside(Image: Barnet Council docs / SWNS)Documents highlighted the many positive qualities of the existing dwelling that the owners wished to “build on and strengthen”.However, they noted: “There are other aspects of the existing house which need improving. It has been unoccupied for many years and is in a poor state of repair.”The roof and windows need replacing and upgrading thermally. The interior needs a wholesale refurbishment.The proposed plans would modernise the property(Image: Barnet Council docs / SWNS)”There is no direct access from the first floor living rooms to the garden and the terrace is rather constrained in size.”The bedrooms are currently quite small compared to the size of the house and do not get much light, they also have a low ceiling which makes them feel even more compromised.”The internal layout of the house and split-levels makes the house feels disjointed and awkward at times. It is very dark in the centre of the house on both floors.”The couple’s representatives stated: “The brief from the client is to improve the internal layout of the house, which is currently very fragmented and non-functional, through some internal alterations.”The property was located in Hampstead(Image: Barnet Council docs / SWNS)The plans also proposed an extension to the north facade to create an entrance hall and new work space, and to extend the west elevation by 1.5m to provide more terrace area on the first floor and larger bedrooms on the ground floor.The representatives further stated: “The owners are determined to create a home which improves the site’s function and form, creating a dwelling that is worthy of this unique location.”Materials were also utilised to “connect the clients to their previous home in LA and to places that have significant memories for them.”The pair tied the knot in Rome in 2012 and announced their separation this week.Article continues belowThey had forked out £4.9million for the property after they decided to stop residing in the US with their two lads.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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    Jenna Ortega wows in leather bralette as Netflix’s Wednesday returns with season 2

    Hollywood’s Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams in the second series of Netflix’s Wednesday and she posed up a storm in an edgy leather outfit to promote the show10:59, 31 Jul 2025Jenna Ortega is back as Wednesday Addams in the Netflix hit(Image: Netflix)Jenna Ortega looked sensational in a leather bralette while promoting season two of Netflix’s Wednesday.The actress shot to global fame as Wednesday Addams in the hit supernatural show, based on the iconic Addams Family created by Charles Addams. She’s now a Hollywood star, having appeared in the latest Scream movies, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and other huge flicks.But we’re just days away from seeing her return in the second series of Wednesday, which airs its first part on August 6. Jenna and her co-stars have posed up a storm at London’s National History Museum ahead of the new series.Jenna revealed her abs in a plunging black bralette and matched the look with puffy gloves and trousers. She posed on the staircase and channelled her gothic character, shooting a moody stare at the camera with a hand on her hip.The actress looked incredible in a black leather bralette(Image: Netflix)Her Wednesday co-star Emma Myers, who plays Enid Sinclair, opted for a tiny black sparkling bralette and midi skirt. Jenna’s on-screen mum Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams) looked elegant in a plunging white blazer.Jenna’s on-screen dad Luis Guzman (Gomez Addams) looked dapper in a brown leather blazer. New castmate Joanna Lumley, who is set to play Grandmama Hester Frump, oozed elegance in a floral long coat.The whole cast looked sensational in the promo shoot for the series at London’s Natural History Museum(Image: Netflix)Jenna said the sudden fame that came with the success of Wednesday was “very overwhelming”. Asked if she was ready for it, she told the BBC: “Is anyone? No, I wasn’t. I wouldn’t want to know someone who is. I don’t think that should ever be like a normal sort of [experience].””I’m still very appreciative and grateful. We didn’t know that anyone was going to watch the show. You do these things and you don’t know what’s to come, so it was very overwhelming.”Wednesday’s second season will air on Netflix on August 6(Image: Jonathan Hession/Netflix )She said she was “very grateful and glad that it was able to resonate with people in the way that it did”. The star added: “I think one of the reasons people resonate with the Addams family so much is their strangeness.”They’re a very cohesive unit, but they’re also very different from one another and stand out. They shouldn’t fit [together] but they do. And that’s very relatable.”On the dynamic between Wednesday and her mum Morticia, she said: “It’s very typical for mother and daughter to butt heads, and the daughter wanting to be her own person and feel that maybe she’s not being given the space she deserves or needs to come into her own.””But also the mother’s desire to look after her children and be protective, and not wanting them to have to deal with the same hardships that they may have faced in the past. Reading the scripts, it’s very applicable to my experience as a teenager, and now.”Article continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz here.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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    Gregg Wallace launches £12 group chat for middle-aged men as it’s dubbed ‘LonelyFans’

    Amid his new career as a health and fitness coach, Gregg Wallace is also offering to set up a private chat room for middle-aged men for a monthly fee of £11.9910:18, 31 Jul 2025Gregg Wallace’s new £11.99-a-month group chat is for over-50s men(Image: Instagram)Former MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has unveiled a private chat room tailored for middle-aged blokes as he pivots into his new role as a health and fitness guru following the furore surrounding the BBC programme, which has been dubbed “LonelyFans” by social media users.The 60-year-old has been championing his coaching services in the wake of the scandal that has rocked the cookery show.Last year saw Gregg step back from MasterChef while production house Banijay UK investigated historical misconduct allegations, with him stating through legal representation: “It is entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature.”Earlier this month brought reports that Gregg had been axed from the television programme after an inquiry substantiated 45 out of 83 claims of unsuitable conduct.Gregg’s new group chat has been dubbed ‘LonelyFans’ by social media users(Image: INSTAGRAM)Subsequently, it emerged that his co-presenter John Torode would not see his contract renewed following a sustained complaint regarding racist remarks, though he maintains he cannot recall making such comments, reports the Mirror.In the aftermath of his exit, Gregg – who shed five stone during his fifties – has been marketing himself as a wellness mentor.His Healthy Fifty enterprise provides “expert advice” on diet and exercise for £11.99 monthly.The platform’s website entices potential subscribers with promises they can “feel better and look fitter” through his mentorship.Membership grants access to The Clubhouse, billed as a “private chat room for men over 50”.The site pledges: “Real talk, real support – hosted by Gregg Wallace. Fitness, food, lifestyle and laughs.”Gregg Wallace is moving into fitness and wellness(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)Gregg is dishing out his top tips for the over-50s with his new Be Healthy over 50 plan, which boasts “expert advice on living well over 50”, a live chat group helmed by Gregg himself, and a smorgasbord of “healthy” recipes. The plan is currently up for grabs at £11.99 a month, as listed on the website.The MasterChef star has also been serving up personal one-to-one coaching to his fans, a service he’s been actively plugging on social media lately. He flagged up the offer once more in an Instagram Story, penning: “1 to 1 coaching £200 a month!”In a heartfelt video message, the TV favourite addressed his male followers: “Gentlemen over 50, are you listening? Look, in my experience, guys get to this age and they realise they put a lot of work and effort into their job, their career, their business, but not a great deal of effort into looking after themselves.”He pointed out the all-too-common midlife revelation: “They look down, belly’s a bit bigger than you want it to be. You want to look better in your clothes. You want to feel be a bit fitter, a bit leaner. Let’s be honest – we also start thinking about our health as we get older,” he said.John Torode and Gregg Wallace have been let go from MasterChef(Image: BBC/Shine TV)Wallace didn’t mince his words, assuring his audience: “I’ve been coaching guys for over four years. Let me tell you; to get better health, to be leaner, to be healthier, you don’t have to be in the gym all the time. And you don’t have to eat salads.”Article continues belowSigning off, he encouraged his followers to reach out: “It’s about small lifestyle changes that change habits, that can make an enormous difference. Look, if you would like to have a chat about your own health journey, leave me a message here.”But people online have been poking fun, with it being branded “LonelyFans”, “LonelyMans” and even, in a nod to his foodie background, “LonelyFlans”.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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    Katie Price’s family concerned over her weight loss as mum says she’s ‘too thin’

    Katie Price has sparked concern about her weight again after her family discussed the issue on a recent episode of her podcast. Her dad, Paul, pointed out her thin legs in a candid admission09:34, 31 Jul 2025Katie Price’s family have shared concern over her weight(Image: Nordin Catic/Getty Images for The Cambridge Union)Katie Price’s family have voiced their worries about her recent weight loss, with her father commenting on her slender legs during an episode of her podcast. The 47-year-old was joined by her dad, Paul, who was watching football before making a guest appearance on The Katie Price Show alongside Katie and her sister Sophie.During the podcast, Paul suddenly fell silent, prompting Katie to ask what he was looking at. He remarked on The Katie Price Show: “Look how thin them legs are, terrible aren’t they? A hand can go round them,” which led Katie to quip to her listeners: “They’re obsessed with my weight.”Sophie concurred with their dad, adding: “You are thin.”Katie Price said she’d discussed her weight with boyfriend JJ Slater(Image: PA)Despite Katie asserting she’s content with her weight, Paul interjected, suggesting: “No, that’s not right, it’s probably that vaping crap.”Katie then disclosed that her mum, Amy, shared similar concerns about her slim figure, reports the Mirror.Katie recounted to Sophie: “You know what mum said to me last night? ‘You must be bulimic’. I said, ‘JJ, do I throw my food up? No, I eat’.”Sophie mentioned that their mother had called her, planning to talk to Katie because “she’s too thin”. She went on: “I think mum saw a picture on Instagram and wasn’t happy.”Katie defended her physique, stating: “My legs do look thin but I like it! Good!” However, the conversation quickly veered back to football as her dad shifted focus, and the family moved past the discussion of Katie’s weight.Katie has sparked fresh worries about her well-being this week after posting a new photo on social media. The picture, which shows her enjoying time with family, features Katie alongside two relatives.Katie Price’s weight has been a hot topic among her social followers(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for WFTV Awards)In the image, she sports a white top, grey jacket, black leggings and white trainers, hugging her loved ones. The snap was part of a series of “family time” pictures Katie uploaded to Facebook yesterday, captioning it: “My beautiful nieces.”However, the post drew concern from followers, following Katie’s recent disclosure of her weight due to people’s “obsession” with it.One user commented: “Katie you look painfully thin.”Another expressed their shock: “Her legs don’t look real.”Article continues belowA further comment read: “Wow, not much left of Katie. I don’t know if this is a healthy look.”Back in January, Katie opened up about her weight loss journey, explaining to her podcast listeners that she’s “always been thin” but put on weight after breaking her feet. She went on to say: “Now I’ve realised when I was eating pasta, oats, or milk or anything, it bloats me. […] So I’ve been avoiding stuff like that and not feeling so sluggish and tired after.”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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    Clarkson Farm’s star Kaleb Cooper shares devastating farm update as he asks for help

    Jeremy Clarkson’s right-hand man on Clarkson’s Farm, Kaleb Cooper, has been flooded with support from his Instagram followers after sharing some upsetting news with themRebecca Jones and Sam Huntley Senior Showbiz & TV Reporter09:02, 31 Jul 2025Updated 10:01, 31 Jul 2025Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper had his tractor stolen(Image: PRIME )Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper has shared sad news with fans.The farmer helps Jeremy Clarkson run Diddly Squat Farm on the hit Amazon Prime show. He was temporarily replaced by fellow farmer Harriet Cowan on the fourth series as he was touring the UK, but he returned in later episodes.Kaleb has announced that his farm machinery had been stolen in the night. The thieves stole one of his tractors as well as a post knocker, which drives fence posts into the ground.Taking to Instagram, Kaleb asked fans for help as he wrote: “My post knocker was stolen last night, as well as the John Deere tractor. Can we please make this as hot as possible? What is going on with England at the moment?”Kaleb has issued a plea after having his tractors stolen(Image: PRIME)The farm items were taken from Fulmer Lane, and Kaleb shared details on his post about who to contact if they see the missing vehicles. The TV farmer shared a screenshot from his Home & Country Fencing Facebook page.The post read: “Unfortunately we have had one of our tractors and post knockers stolen over night near Fulmer Lane, Garrads Cross a John Deere 6630 reg is OU11ARF and a protech p200s series number 10698 if anyone has any information please give me a call on 07554447016. There has been silver 4X4 brunt out just down the road which is possibly related.”Fans flocked to support him after the upsetting incident(Image: INSTAGRAM/HAWKSTONE)His followers rushed to support the farming contractor in the comments of his post. Someone wrote: “Sorry to hear that mate. A friend of mine who owns a garden centre had their digger nicked last night, and another friend had their two 16 ft trailers nicked the week before. I saw two different companies had vans done over last week, totalling something like £50k worth of tools. It’s soul-destroying!”Another said: “The mankiller 9000?! Jesus, I hope they get caught. Stealing from farmers is such a wildly despicable move.”Kaleb with Jeremy on the hit Prime Video series(Image: Prime Video)A third penned: “I really hope that everything will be found.” Another added: “I really hope that everything will be found and the thieves will be brought to justice!””How does one take something so big and no one notices?” One person asked. Another follower fumed: “Who the f**k would steal a tractor from a world-famous farm… The attention alone makes it a case for the Police to investigate fully and follow up on, lest they be eviscerated on a show with global reach.”The upsetting news comes days after Kaleb opened up about his third child being due in a month. He previously told fans his baby news in May on This Morning, with Cat Deely and Ben Shephard offering their congratulations.Kabel quipped during the live interview: “The third child is due in August, so I think I may be the most fertile man in Chipping Norton.”Article continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz here.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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    Strictly Come Dancing star ‘traumatised’ as she makes plea after being mugged in street

    Strictly Come Dancing professional Michelle Tsiakkas has been left ‘traumatised’ after she was mugged in broad daylight while on her way to the dentist in Central London08:39, 31 Jul 2025Strictly Come Dancing star Michelle Tsiakkas ‘lost the feeling in her knees’ when her phone was snatched in broad daylightMichelle Tsiakkas, the Strictly Come Dancing pro, was left “traumatised” after her phone was snatched in broad daylight. The 29-year-old dancer was navigating her way to a new dentist in Central London one morning when a man on an e-bike grabbed her mobile from her hands, prompting her to warn others to be “super careful” while using their phones in public.During her chat on Thursday’s Good Morning Britain, the star, who has started rehearsals for this year’s series, recounted the incident to hosts Ed Balls and Kate Garraway: “I was on my way to the dentist, it was a new dentist, I hadn’t been there before, it was early morning around 9am. Took my phone out and about five to 10 seconds of me taking it out, it was grabbed.”I’m generally quite aware as a person, I look around me. But you just can’t predict these things and this is why I would advise everyone to be super careful. Even when you think you’re aware of your surroundings, these criminals are professionals, they come out of nowhere and your phone is gone.”Michelle joined Ed Balls and Kate Garraway on Good Morning Britain to discuss the incidentHer story echoes that of other celebrities from the popular BBC dance show who have faced similar thefts.In a heartfelt appeal for vigilance, she advised: “My advice would be if you want to use your phone, pop into a shop, look at directions, send the message, come back out. This is what I do now after my own personal experience. I was quite traumatised, actually, yeah, because it’s a shock.”The TV star recalled “losing the strength in her legs”, reports the Mirror. She said: “You don’t expect it, it’s an invasion of your personal space.”She described her reaction, saying: “When it happened, I felt like I’d lost the strength the in my legs. I think I screamed at him as well. It was early morning, so these lovely two ladies came to help me out and gave me their phones.”Michelle Tsiakkas has started rehearsals for this year’s Strictly(Image: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty I)Michelle’s immediate concern was securing her personal information, leaving her with no time to report the incident once that was handled. She explained: “Basically, my appointment was at 9:30, the phone got stolen at 9:15. So I thought ‘What can I do to keep my data safe?'”Call the bank, cancel my card, call the phone provider, cancel my SIM, call my mum. By the time I’d done that, there was no time, I had to get my fillings done.”She attempted to locate her phone, saying: “With the phone tracking, I tried to track my phone through my phone through the laptop because it was linked through Find My Phone.”But they had switched it off, so these criminals know what they’re doing. They switch the phone off so the police can’t track it.”Michelle said she’s in the dark on who her Strictly partner will be(Image: Getty Images)Host Ed then highlighted that while the police struggle to access a stolen phone, there’s a workaround if the owner has saved their medical details and emergency contacts in it, which can be viewed without unlocking the device. He also recommended users jot down their phone’s unique IMEI number as it can help trace the device.Article continues belowMeanwhile, Michelle is excitedly preparing for her return to the telly on the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing starting in September. Despite being busy with rehearsals alongside her fellow dance pros, she emphasised that she’s still in the dark about the celebrity line-up.She shared: “We’re getting close, rehearsals have started, so they’re in full swing, we’re learning all of our group numbers we’re in. I can’t believe we’re starting so soon. But the public thinks we know more than we actually do. We don’t know who we’re getting, if we’re getting or who it’s gonna be.”Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More