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After news of Dancing On Ice being cut short broke out, the hit ITV series was instantly branded "cursed" and "disastrous" by some viewers. However stars who are competing on the hit skating show this year hit back at the claims - despite the countless obstacles bosses were forced to face this year. Appearing on This Morning alongside their professional partners, Faye Brooks, 33, and Rebekah Vardy, 39, opened up about this year's eventful series. Chatting to hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, Faye explained how difficult it was to have a change of partner halfway through the series after Hamish Gaman, 37, injured his finger. Now being partnered up with Matt Evers, Faye revealed admitted that the skating competition is "the most dangerous show on television". "We signed up for this - we know this is the most dangerous show on television," she said. "We've got to make sure we take care of ourselves, trust our partner, and keep entertaining on the show every week." … [Read more...] about Dancing On Ice stars slam ‘curse’ claims as disaster-struck show is cut short

We don't know about you, but we adore dogs! So, if anyone loves good television and some cute four-legged canines then you probably love Pooch Perfect. The BBC One contest is presented by award-winning actress-singer Sheridan Smith and sees sixteen professionals compete to best groom some poochest and be named the best in the country. Now, as part of the latest instalment of Jess Saying arrives on our Facebook screens today at 2pm, Jessica Boulton chats to Pooch Perfect judges Colin Taylor and Verity Hardcastle. Colin is a renowned dog grooming expert who is one of the most decorated in the industry, having developed a reputation over 25 years. He has won Intergrooms International Groomer of the Year, along with Winner of the “World Cup Grooming Games and has won numerous other titles. Meanwhile, Verity is a Master Groomer and a member of the Guild of Mastergroomers. While not a real Lady as Sheridan Smith refers to her, Verity is a championship level dog … [Read more...] about Tune in as Pooch Perfect’s Colin Taylor and Verity Hardcastle spill show secrets

PREHISTORIC humans may have been responsible for the extinction of the Woolly Mammoth after all, according to research. Simulations suggest that a combination of hunting by hungry humans and dramatic climate change killed off the mighty beasts 4,000 years ago. Previously, scientists have suggested that extreme weather or genetic disease may have driven the demise of the species. According to new research from experts in Australia, mammoths would not have died out when they did if it were not for humans. "In the absence of humans, we would expect woolly mammoths would have persisted for an extra 4,000 years in some areas," Dr Damien Fordham at the University of Adelaide in South Australia told New Scientist . The models also suggested that mammoths survived longer in several locations across Eurasia than was previously believed. "People should be sending out expeditions to find fossil material," Dr Fordham said. The Woolly Mammoth – the last surviving mammoths … [Read more...] about Woolly mammoths were ‘wiped out by humans AND climate change’ – and would otherwise still be here today

Matchgoing fans were among those to have been hit fairly early on by the pandemic. Now, about a year into life with COVID-19, mass crowds are largely still banned from sports games. But many fans are now hanging their hopes on the newly-developed vaccines. With Israel and the UK among the countries with the world's highest vaccination rates, both provide a glimpse of how sports events could soon be carried out with mass crowds in attendance. 10,000 fans at an Israeli football game? As of February 25, Israel is the world leader in administered COVID19 vaccination doses per capita, with 90 doses administered per 100 people. A total of 4.6 million people have already received the first dose, more than half of Israel's 9m population, with more than 3.2 million of those having already received the second dose. Those who received their second dose are entitled to a so-called Green Pass, which initially lasts six months and allows its holders wide-ranging privileges such as booking … [Read more...] about Israel, UK mull return of sports fans after mass COVID-19 vaccinations