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Poldark actress Beatie Edney said her cotton shirt caught fire while she was turning off a kitchen hob. She managed to remove the shirt but singed her hair, and warned followers about the danger after sharing a photograph of the damaged garment. Fans expressed relief that she was not seriously injured. The piece also briefly reports updates to the BBC’s 2026 Strictly Come Dancing lineup, including new presenters Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe, and the departure of several professional dancers.

Howard Donald reflected emotionally on Take That's Circus Live 2026 tour ending, describing post-tour blues, physical exhaustion and the difficulty of returning to family life after performing. He said the energy of the crowds and the show’s routines remain vivid, while expressing pride in bringing happiness and memorable music to fans. The revived tour reunited Donald, Gary Barlow and Mark Owen and recreated the spectacle of the record-breaking 2009 production, which sold more than 600,000 tickets in under five hours and attracted over one million UK and Irish concertgoers.

ITV’s new spin-off The Chase Around the World follows six pairs of contestants competing through Barcelona and other international locations in a race involving quizzes and checkpoint challenges. Viewers quickly gave mixed feedback, with many describing the format as dull, slow or overextended, while others praised its novelty, fun and suspense. Host Bradley Walsh said he enjoyed filming on location and highlighted the intense competition between contestants. The series will visit cities including Rome, Lisbon, Paris, Zurich and Athens.

Canadian singer Brian Doerksen has been diagnosed with stage-four cancer, with doctors still determining the specific type. His family shared updates thanking supporters and highlighting ongoing treatment and pain management efforts. A GoFundMe page has been launched to help cover medical expenses as fans continue to offer prayers and messages of support.