English television personality and actress
The 2026 Strictly Come Dancing line-up has been revealed, prompting debates about star power vs. new talent. Analysts note a shake-up in presenters and pros, with fans split over the cast’s appeal and the show’s lasting appeal amid budget concerns.
Aardman’s Shaun the Sheep movie deploys Halloween-themed mischief as Shaun invents a serum that magnifies a pumpkin patch. Chaos ensues when a bald farmer is transformed into a hair-raising Big Foot, while the sheep race to save Mossy Bottom in a silent, humour-forward adventure.
The 2026 series has launched with Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe presenting for the first time, while a new line-up of celebrities is paired with professional dancers. The launch show revealed partnerships through three dance routines, marking a high-energy restart for the ballroom competition.
Campaigners have urged the government to reform or reverse privatisation of the water sector amid protests, petitions and a surge of public concern following a series of sewage pollution incidents and a high-profile documentary.