4+ week, 10+ hour ago (421+ words) This show is angering me tonight," say viewers Strictly Come Dancing fans have complained that George Clarke is being underscored by the show"s judges after he received his second week of low marks. The 25-year-old YouTube star, who had a promising start in the competition, was bottom of last week"s leaderboard with a mere 27 points after he failed to impress as Harry Styles for Icons Week. It was a similar story on Saturday night"s Halloween Week (1 November), which saw Clarke and his partner Alexis Warr receive a score of just 29 for their spooky Cha Cha to "Apple" by Charlie XCX. Viewers complained on X/Twitter that the judges had picked up on "every single one of George"s mistakes", while the viewing public "barely noticed". "Then they haven"t mentioned Vicky [Pattison] and Kai [Widdrington]"s visible mistake…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (199+ words) The Independent is offering 10 pairs of tickets to Bel Trew's eye-opening screening and panel discussion at the Institute of Contemporary Arts The Independent is offering 10 pairs of tickets to a special screening at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) " and one reader will also receive a free "60 membership. To coincide with World AIDS Day, we have partnered with the ICA to present Death Sentence: The real cost of Trump's aid cuts on HIV, a documentary by chief international correspondent Bel Trew. The film follows her travels to Uganda and Zimbabwe, where people are dying because they cannot access medication and pregnant women fear infecting their babies. The screening, on 30 November, will be followed by a panel with Bel, Christine Stegling of UNAIDS, Dr Charles Ssonko of M'decins Sans Fronti'res, Patrick Kinemo of MSI Tanzania and Lord Smith, Chancellor of the…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (915+ words) This is the moment Sir David Beckham is knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle. The ex-England and Manchester United star received the honour for services to sport and charity, as wife Victoria and his parents proudly watched on Tuesday (4 November). Earlier this year, the 50-year-old, who was given an OBE in 2003, said he was "immensely proud" of being recognised in the King's Birthday Honours, saying: "I never could have imagined I would receive such a truly humbling honour." Sir David Beckham receives knighthood from King Charles at Windsor Castle This is the moment Sir David Beckham is knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle. The ex-England and Manchester United star received the honour for services to sport and charity, as wife Victoria and his parents proudly watched on Tuesday (4 November)....

1+ week, 4+ day ago (394+ words) The Miss Universe pageant will be taking place Friday in Bangkok, Thailand One of the judges for the upcoming Miss Universe pageant has announced that he will be withdrawing from the event. Composer Omar Harfouch shared a series of posts Tuesday on his Instagram Stories explaining that he was confused and concerned regarding his fellow judges for the event scheduled for Friday in Bangkok, Thailand. He claimed that he learned through social media that there was an "impromptu jury" that was asked to pick 30 finalists in advance out of the 136 countries that are supposed to participate. Harfouch then said he spoke to the Miss Universe officials regarding the lack of transparency, which led to them posting "a list of names associated with the selection on their Instagram page" without naming exactly what role each person played. His posts concluded by…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (253+ words) Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly thank Strictly Come Dancing fans for 'beautiful' messages after exit. Credit: BBC BBC shares update on search for new Strictly hosts - BBC Chief Content Officer Kate Phillips has provided an update on the search for new Strictly Come Dancing presenters. - Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced in October that they would be stepping down from their hosting duties after the current series. - Phillips confirmed that the formal search for their replacements will not commence until the New Year, as the production team is focused on the current show. - She revealed that her inbox has been "inundated" with requests from individuals keen to be considered for the "best gigs in television". - Phillips stressed the importance of finding hosts with strong chemistry, given the dual roles previously held by Claudia and Tess. BBC shares update on search…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (930+ words) Donald Trump said that stripping Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his titles is a "tragic situation, adding that he feels "badly for the royal family. Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One on Sunday (2 November), the US president was asked about King Charles's dramatic decision to officially remove his brother's Prince and Duke of York titles, amid pressure over Andrew's ties with Jeffrey Epstein. A Buckingham Palace statement added: "These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him. Trump breaks silence after King Charles strips Andrew of royal titles Donald Trump said that stripping Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his titles is a "tragic situation, adding that he feels "badly for the royal family. Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One on Sunday (2 November), the US president was asked about King Charles…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (947+ words) This is the moment prankster Jack Doherty was arrested on drug-related charges, having reportedly provoked police in Miami, Florida. Officers arrested Doherty, 22, after he allegedly stepped into a road and blocked traffic to film content for his YouTube channel, which has over 15 million subscribers, on Saturday (15 November). The YouTuber refused to comply with police instruction before being taken into custody, where a search revealed suspected amphetamine and cannabis, according to Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD). Doherty was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and resisting an officer without violence. Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Showing now | News Luke Reevey | Monday 17 November 2025 16:27 GMT YouTube prankster Jack Doherty is found with drugs on him after "provoking police" in Miami This is the moment prankster Jack Doherty was…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (923+ words) Television presenter Ruth Langsford has address rumours she is dating a "new man" following a picture of her posted on social media. The Loose Women presenter revealed an AI image of her with a man had been posted on Facebook, with a fake story claiming they had met in Belfast and started a new relationship. Langsford, who split from Eamonn Holmes in 2024 after more than 20 years together, addressed the rumours on Tuesday's episode of Loose Women. She said: "According to this article on Facebook, I met this man when we were childhood sweethearts when I grew up in Belfast, which I didn't." Fellow panellist Jane Moore expressed her concerns, saying it was "scary". Langsford then joked: "He's not bad, if that's you and you are watching..." Ruth Langsford breaks silence on "new man" rumours after Eamonn Holmes split Langsford, who…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (910+ words) The actor who played Moaning Myrtle made the shocking admission that she'd "never heard of Harry Potter" before starring in two of the films. "I didn't know what [Moaning Myrtle] was... I don't even think I had a computer, you had to go to the bookshop to buy the book to find out what is this Harry Potter thing", Shirley Henderson confessed on BBC's The One Show on Friday (7 November). The character featured in both Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), haunting one of the girls' toilets at Hogwarts. Moaning Myrtle actor had "never heard of Harry Potter" before starring in films The actor who played Moaning Myrtle made the shocking admission that she'd "never heard of Harry Potter" before starring in two of the films. The character featured in both…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (931+ words) The[Natural History Museum's first fixed gallery in years to explore "broken planet'] Natural History Museum's iconic T. Rex has received a [Starbucks releases highly anticipated holiday cups in six festive new designs]festive makeover, featuring a supersized red [This Kate Middleton-approved high street brand has your winter wardrobe sorted]Christmas jumper and Santa hat, alongside a backdrop depicting a [UK's largest one-day Christmas market returns after last year's cancellation]snowy village and starry night sky. Natural History Museum creates giant Christmas jumper for its iconic T. Rex The Natural History Museum's iconic T. Rex has received a festive makeover, featuring a supersized red Christmas jumper and Santa hat, alongside a backdrop depicting a snowy village and starry night sky. The knitted jumper is also being sold in store and online, so visitors can dress like the animatronic dinosaur - which is one of…...