Strictly's Maisie Smith 'could have eye-watering payday if she quits EastEnders'

Former President Donald Trump speaks during the 'Save America' rally at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on January 29, 2022 in Conroe, Texas. Trump's visit was his first Texas MAGA rally since 2019.

DOVER, Del. - Delaware’s universal indoor mask mandate ends Friday morning, as their school mask requirements remain in effect through next month.Earlier this week, Gov. John Carney signed a revision of the State of Emergency order that lifted the state’s universal mask mandate, effective at 8 a.m. Also in Monday's revision to the State of Emergency order, Governor Carney temporarily extended the mask requirement in both public and private K-12 schools and child care facilities. As a result, that requirement will expire at 11:59 p.m.

Simon Cowell will miss the next round of auditions for Britain's Got Talent as he has contracted Covid-19.The 62 year old will be unable to judge the latest round of hopefuls on the ITV talent show while he self-isolates. A spokesperson for the music mogul confirmed the news to Mail Online, saying: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19." Current rules for contracting Covid-19 state people need to isolate for ten days but may leave after five if certain conditions are met. Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Amanda Holden were spotted heading in to film the show and will be left with golden buzzer duties until the show's creator returns.

COLOMBO (News 1st): The foreign exchange shortage experienced in Sri Lanka will be short-lived, said the country’s Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa.Speaking to officials at the Finance Ministry of Friday (11), Rajapaksa said the government expects to minimize the effects the forex shortage might have on the people.On Monday (7) President Gotabaya Rajapaksa instructed the officials to take steps to immediately release the containers containing essential items at the custody of Customs.The President also appointed a committee headed by Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa to ensure that there is no shortage of essential commodities including food, and this committee met for the first time on Friday (11).A statement from the Finance Ministry noted that though there is a shortage of Milk Powder, Gas, Wheat Flour, and Cement in the local market, there are sufficient stocks of all other essential items and there will be no shortage.In addition, the tax reliefs granted by the government for essential food items not being enjoyed by the people were discussed and it was revealed at the meeting that errant traders abuse the concessions granted by the government and sell goods at exorbitant prices.The implementation of a new mechanism to expedite the release of essential commodities including food to the market, and to regulate and oversee this matter, was also discussed.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating after they say six people were stabbed inside if a Kensington home as they slept Friday morning.The incident happened around 4 a.m. on the 3000 block of North Front Street. Police say a family member went from bedroom to bedroom stabbing the six victims with two different knives that were described as kitchen knives.FOX 29’s Steve Keeley reports that all six of the stabbing victims are between the ages of 26 and 46. A 46-year-old woman is in critical condition after suffering stab wounds to the head and neck during the incident.

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France will deploy thousands of police in and around Paris and set up checkpoints at toll stations on major roads leading into the capital to keep so-called "Freedom Convoy" motorists out, the city's police force said.

₹9.57 lakh crore for the economy was far sharper than ₹2.12 lakh crore in GDP growth that was lost in 2008-09 global financial crises, yet the government was able to contain consumer price inflation (CPI) to within 6.2% as opposed to CPI ballooning to 9.1% during the global financial crisis.

Britain without taking any coronavirus tests starting Friday after the government scrapped one of the final restrictions imposed over the past two years in response to Covid-19.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Thousands of Sri Lankan health workers continued their strike action for the fifth consecutive day on Friday (11), despite a court issuing an order against a nurses trade union that is also taking part in the strike.Health workers in Sri Lanka have been staging demonstrations and strikes since November 2021 to draw attention to the issue of salary anomalies.Their major demands include the rectification of salary anomalies, higher allowances, and an increase in overtime rates.Supplementary and paramedical services, nursing services, and professionals from 16 health services including medical laboratory technologists, pharmacists, radiologists, public health inspectors, and family health officers are participating in the indefinite strike.Thousands of poor patients who visited government hospitals were turned away, as a result.A Sri Lankan court on Thursday (10) issued two enjoining orders preventing the strike action by the Government Nursing Officer’s Association from continuing.The Attorney General filed an action against the Government Nursing Officer’s Association and its president Saman Rathnapriya, seeking an enjoining order from the court to immediately suspend the trade union action of the said union.The Attorney General appraised the court of the present deplorable conditions in hospitals due to patient care being severely affected.District Court Judge of Colombo Aruna Aluthge issued two enjoining orders preventing the union from continuing the said trade union strike endangering the lives of the patients.As a result of the strike, over this week the activities at the Colombo General Hospital, Kandy General Hospital, 24 Teaching Hospitals, 26 General Hospitals, 46 Base Hospitals, 410 District

Prince Charles getting Covid again should be "ringing royal alarm bells," according to an expert who warns of some "regal whiplash". The 73-year-old is set to snatch an almost 200-year record by becoming the oldest person to be crowned monarch.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2020 dancing duos had been kept apart on the show due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic but now it seems as though Maisie Smith, 19, and HRVY, 21, have grew close following the series finale.

STRICTLY's Maisie Smith and HRVY left the studio just 3 minutes apart after their first snog. The Sun revealed the loved-up pair had a smooch backstage at Elstree film studios following Saturday’s grand final — almost three months after they first met.

Maisie Smith and HRVY have reportedly shared their first kiss months after romance rumours began to swirl.The Strictly Come Dancing stars are said to have locked lips backstage at the Elstree film studios after Saturday night’s grand final. EastEnders actress Maisie, 19, and 21 year old singer HRVY reportedly cooled off their budding romance during their time on the BBC dancing show, so Maisie could concentrate on getting to the final.

Strictly Come Dancing might have inspired yet another love story, as contestants Maisie Smith and HRVY are alleged to have kissed backstage after the finale. The stars, who both made it to the finale but failed to scoop up the Glitterball Trophy, are alleged to have locked lips backstage at Elstree Studios after filming wrapped.It comes after fans noticed flirtatious comments between the pair on social media, leading to speculation a romance could be brewing.

Strictly Come Dancing's Maisie Smith and HRVY have reportedly had their first kiss.

Dianne Buswell, who competed on Strictly Come Dancing with The Wanted's Max George this year, is known for her signature red hairdo, but fans were given a sneak peek of how she looked before dying her hair today. The Australian professional dancer, 31, who has been dating YouTuber Joe Sugg, 29, since 2018, took a trip down memory lane to reveal what her hair used to look like before going red.

Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez has shared photos of his heartwarming reunion with baby daughter Mia after spending the last 78 days away from his family to take part in the competition. Dancers and their celebrity partners formed bubbles together due to restrictions imposed by the pandemic, which also saw Strictly winner Oti Mabuse joining Bill Bailey's bubble and being separated from her husband Marius Lepure - and their very adorable puppy.

Oti Mabuse gushed over her husband Marius Iepure as she paid a sweet tribute to him over the weekend after Bill Bailey's incredible win on Strictly.

STRICTLY Come Dancing's Maisie Smith and Gorka Marquez enjoyed sweet reunions yesterday as they were finally able to cuddle their loved ones after 78 days. The pair lost the iconic Glitterball trophy to winners Oti Mabuse and Bill Bailey on Saturday night's final of the BBC One dance show.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine The Strictly Come Dancing final was just what the nation needed following a disappointing announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson regarding more COVID-19 restrictions.

direct to your inboxStrictly's Gorka Marquez has been reunited with girlfriend Gemma Atkinson and their daughter Mia after nine weeks.The couple, who met on the BBC One show in 2017, have been separated due to Gorka competing in the dance competition with EastEnders star Maisie Smith. In order for Strictly Come Dancing to go ahead safely this year, various Covid secure measures were in place including the celebrity and their professional partner becoming a 'bubble'.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left scratching their heads during Saturday night's live finale as Hollywood favourite Idris Elba and Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney appeared in a household bubble together.

Strictly Come Dancing is almost over for another year as Jamie Laing, Bill Bailey, HRVY and Maisie Smith all battle it out for the Glitterball trophy.

STRICTLY'S Gorka Marquez has tearfully opened up about his struggle at being away from Gemma Atkinson and their daughter Mia. The dancer, 30.

Tess Daly has today spoken out for the first time on the "tough" time she's faced this year.The Strictly Come Dancing host said she will be glad to see the back of 2020, after being left with her "head in hands".The 51-year-old has found the pandemic and social-distancing profoundly sad, saying "I worry about everyone".Her concerns were further exasperated when her husband Vernon Kay took part in the latest run of I'm A Celebrity...

Bill Bailey and Oti were crowned Strictly Come Dancing 2020 champions after four celebrities battled it out with their dance partners for the chance to win the famous Glitterball trophy. EastEnders star Maisie Smith and singer HRVY had been hot favourites throughout the 2020 series, which finished early due to the coronavirus pandemic.

JUDGES PICKMaisie Smith and Gorka Marquez - Samba to Samba (Conga) by Gloria Estefan - 29 out of 30HRVY and Janette Manrara - Jive to Faith by Stevie Wonder feat.

Strictly Come Dancing has been and gone for another year, and found its winner in the shape of Bill Bailey.

direct to your inboxStrictly Come Dancing viewers were surprised as they watched the show tonight thanks to a surprise guest. The final of the BBC competition aired on Saturday night with Maisie Smith, Jamie Laing, Bill Bailey and HRVY all battling it out for the Gliterball trophy.

Bill Bailey and Oti have been crowned winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2020 after four celebrities battled it out with their dance partners for the chance to win the famous Glitterball trophy. EastEnders star Maisie Smith and singer HRVY had been hot favourites throughout the series, which finished early due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Strictly Come Dancing 2020. The final took place tonight and saw celebrity finalists Maisie Smith, Bill Bailey, HRVY and Jamie Laing take to the dance floor with their partners one last time.Bill was left seriously emotional as his win was announced by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, as he grabbed Oti for a huge hug.

Strictly sensation HRVY netted a perfect score in the semi-final of the hit BBC show - and will be hoping to recreate the magic when he takes to the dance floor tonight.

The 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing is coming to and end - and one of the finalists will be crowned champion.

direct to your inboxStrictly Come Dancing's HRVY has devised a special plan for the Gliterball trophy.The singer and YouTube star, whose real name is Harvey Cantwell, has made it the to final of the BBC dance competition alongside professional dancer Janette Manrara. He will go head-to-head with Maisie Smith, Bill Bailey and Jamie Laing in Saturday night's Strictly 2020 final and is currently in close second to be crowned winner.

Ahead of the live final of Strictly Come Dancing, Bill Bailey has revealed that his "legs stopped working" while in rehearsals.The comedian, who has garnered support from his fellow competitors, said he was balancing on one knee when he fell onto his side as he was rehearsing with dance partner Oti Mabuse. Writing in his Strictly Come Dancing column for The Telegraph, the 55 year old said: "The long day's training must have taken it out of me, and the result was, as I started to rise, stylishly, not domestically, my legs stopped working.

Gemma Atkinson has taken to Instagram ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing 2020 final tonight.The actress, 36, addressed the "sacrifice" her partner Gorka Marquez has made for this year's show, shortly after posting about an upsetting discovery.The professional dancer will perform for the last time with Maisie Smith tonight, in the hope of lifting the Glitterball trophy.Due to COVID-19, the Spanish pro, 30, had had to live away from his famous girlfriend and their one-year-old daughter Mia for the duration of the competition.The programme returned to screens on October 17, meaning Gorka has not been able to have physcial contact with Gemma or his only child for more than two months.The DJ has now addressed the tricky end to their year, as she

IT'S here! The Strictly Come Dancing 2020 final. Four celebrities will battle with their dance partners for the chance to win the famous Glitterball trophy this evening.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine In her final HELLO! video diary, Shirley Ballas spoke to Aljaz Skorjanec to find out who he's rooting for in Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing final – huge hint: he's married to her!MORE: Shirley Ballas looks unrecognisable with blonde hairWhile it's not surprising that Aljaz would want his wife Janette Manrara to walk away with the Glitterball trophy, there is a very sweet reason behind it – you're going to need some tissues for this answer. Watch the video below. Video: Lorraine Kelly tells rule-breaking celebrities to 'go f*** yourselves' (The Independent)Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse dance to 'Rapper's Delight' on StrictlyTiny Pretty Things trailerAlan Sugar says austerity inevitable after coronavirus

Gemma Atkinson has been advised by her mum not to have another baby with her partner Gorka Marquez just yet.

Gemma Atkinson and Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez, who welcomed their first child, one-year-old daughter, Mia, together last year, have already decided what they would name their next baby if they were a boy. It comes after the former Hollyoaks actress, 36, opened up about her latest psychic reading on Instagram on Thursday.

Strictly Come Dancing 2020 final is coming up this weekend, and we’ll finally know which couple will lift the Glitterball Trophy.