McFly's Tom Fletcher breaks silence after Strictly Come Dancing Covid bombshell

Simon Cowell, has been delivered a double dose of disappointment as amid his recovery from a horror bike crash - his second in less than two years - he has now contracted Covid and found himself out of action yet again.The bad news leaves him with no choice but to be absent from Britain's Got Talent 2022 auditions while he gets better.Long-suffering Simon was noticeably missing from the judging panel, although Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams all appeared as usual.A spokesperson for the star revealed the bad news, stating to MailOnline: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19."Until February 24, all those with a positive test are legally obliged to isolate, which leaves his judging seat empty for the time being.It comes within days of a terrifying bike crash which saw Simon being rushed to hospital with a suspected concussion, cuts to his face, and a broken arm.Simon has made promises in the past that he'll curb his obsession with "boy-toy" bikes, but his latest crash is said to have been another wake-up call for him about the risks involved.He had been riding the Das Spitzing Evolution S-Pedelec bike, which comes with a hefty £7,921 price tag, when the accident happened.Friends have reportedly claimed he is ready to give up on the dangerous rides, with one source telling the aforementioned publication: "Simon has vowed not to go on a bike again."It was a horror show but fortunately it looked worse than it actually is."The 62-year-old had previously injured his back after a similar crash in Malibu, USA.After it was reported that locals had seen Simon race around the streets near his home in London at startling speeds, he revealed that he

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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Charli XCX has said that the criticism she’s received on social media lately has taken a toll on her mental health.The singer-songwriter, who releases her fifth album ‘Crash’ on March 18, issued a statement on Twitter yesterday (February 10) to explain that she’s temporarily stepping back from the platform due to the “negativity” surrounding her current campaign.“I’ve always had a pretty open dialogue with you guys and so I just wanna mention a few things that have been on my mind recently,” Charli began.“I have been feeling like I can’t do anything right at the moment.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The new University of Vavuniya was declared open by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday (11).The University of Vavuniya is the 17th State University in Sri Lanka and was established with effect from the 1st of August 2021 via an Extraordinary Gazette on the 8th of June 2021 that elevated the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, to a separate state university in Sri Lanka.The new state university was established for the purpose of providing, promoting, and developing higher education in the branches of learning of Business Studies, Applied Science, and Technology Studies.

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of he World Health Organization (WHO), Buti Manamela, Deputy Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology of South Africa, Dr Joe Phaahla, Minister of Health of South Africa and Meryame Kitir, Minister of Development Cooperation and Urban Policy of Belgium today visit a number of public and private sector partners that are collaborating to develop and build WHO’s global mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub in South Africa.

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Protester numbers outside New Zealand's parliament have increased as police scaled back efforts to clear anti-vaccine demonstrators involved in violent clashes a day earlier.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry has warned against the use of fake vaccination cards to avoid being vaccinated against COVID-19.Dr. Anwar Hamdani, attached to the Health Ministry said information on all those who have been vaccinated are with the Health Ministry, and it is a futile attempt to evade being vaccinated.“Getting vaccinated is a social responsibility and therefore everyone must get vaccinated against COVID-19,” he said.At the same time, the Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services Dr.

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Ottawa police on Thursday provided an update on their ongoing enforcement measures against trucker protests demonstrating against COVID-19 vaccine mandates throughout parts of the city.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a meeting with leaders of opposition parties Thursday evening, where he said he briefed them on the latest developments of the trucker convoy protests and blockades.

Unhappy Olympic athletes are calling out organizers of the Beijing Games with a litany of complaints about everything from COVID-19 protocols to inadequate catering.

Camilla Parker-Bowles has broken her silence after she was handed the future title of 'Queen Consort' by the Queen on the eve of the Platinum Jubilee last weekend.The Duchess of Cornwall, 74, said she was "very, very honoured" and "very touched" to be bestowed the honour by Her Majesty while on a royal visit to Nourish Hub community food centre in West London.She went ahead with the public appearance after testing negative for Covid despite spending the previous evening with husband Prince Charles, who remained in self-isolation after contracting the virus for the second time yesterday (February 10).Charles, who is said not to be experiencing any symptoms of the virus, was forced on Thursday to cancel his visit the Great Hall at Winchester Castle and the unveiling of a statue of Jewish-British historical figure Licoricia of Winchester.It was also revealed that he had seen his mum the Queen two days before testing positive.Describing the situation, Camilla told Willie Hartley Russell, high sheriff for Berkshire: "He’s diagnosed now. Luckily (she’s negative).

Simon Cowell has been forced to pull out of Britain's Got Talent auditions after testing positive for Covid.The ITV entertainment show is back this year after being cancelled in 2021 because of the pandemic and auditions have been under way at the London Palladium.Due to his positive test result, the 62-year-old TV personality could not take his seat at the judge's table. Simon's spokesperson exclusively told Mail Online that the star is currently isolating at his London home after contracting the virus.His spokesperson said: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19." Simon was scheduled to be on the set of the talent competition on Thursday alongside his fellow judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.A week before testing positive and withdrawing from the audition process, Simon was rushed to hospital after being caught in a horrific e-bike accident near his home in West London.The incident which happened last Thursday night saw Simon fall off his e-bike while reaching speeds of 20mph.This is the second e-bike accident the father-of-one experienced, just 18 months after breaking his back on an e-bike in Los Angeles.

PHILADELPHIA - Bob Saget's shocking cause of death has caused many to wonder how likely it is that an accidental blow to the head can turn fatal.The 65-year-old entertainer and Philadelphia native was found on his hotel bed at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando on Jan. 9.

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Tom Fletcher for missing out on his Strictly Come Dancing live show, teasing that it's all a ploy to get out of dancing in front of the cameras.The McFly star, who won Strictly in 2011, spilled the gossip on his pal Tom when he returned to host BBC's The One Show alongside Alex Scott on Thursday night (30 September).However, he couldn't resist dishing out some cheeky banter to his mate as soon as he kicked off the BBC One show.It comes as Tom and his professional partner Amy Dowden were forced to drop out of the second week of Strictly after testing positive for Covid.As well as missing out on performing his second dance routine with Amy, Tom also had to pull out of his McFly tour which he had been trying to juggle with his Strictly

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterTom Fletcher has revealed that he'll be rejoining his McFly bandmates at their O2 Arena show later this year - following his period in Covid isolation.The Mcfly singer has been competing on series 19 of Strictly Come Dancing with his pro dancing partner Amy Dowden, but he was forced to drop out of the second week of the BBC One show after he and Amy tested positive for Covid.It also meant that he was forced to miss out on the rest of his band McFly's UK tour, after the star did his best to balance his Strictly obligations with his pop star duties.The star admitted that it was a "silly idea" to try and juggle Strictly with the McFly tour - adding that he "didn't do it

STRICTLY bosses are considering new measures to save the show after it emerged celebrity dancer Tom Fletcher caught Covid despite being double jabbed. Fears have increased on set after the McFly star, 36, and his professional dance partner Amy Dowden, 31, both tested positive - even though they have both been fully vaccinated.

STRICTLY bosses are considering new measures to save the show after it emerged celebrity dancer Tom Fletcher caught Covid despite being double jabbed. Fears have increased on set after the McFly star, 36, and his professional dance partner Amy Dowden, 31, both tested positive - even though they have both been fully vaccinated.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant John Waite has said he feels "really safe" on the show, and that "the producers have had contingency plans in place for any kind of possible Covid scenario." His comments follow the news that celebrity contestant Tom Fletcher and his professional dance partner Amy Dowden tested positive for Covid-19 earlier in the week.

Tom Fletcher, 36, and his pro dance partner Amy Dowden, 31, both tested positive for the virus after Saturday’s show, and have been forced to isolate at home. Both Tom and Amy are double jabbed, but fears have increased on the show, and bosses on the hit BBC One show are reportedly holding crisis meetings as they discuss new measures to introduce in an effort to save Strictly.

STRICTLY bosses were last night considering new measures to save the show after it emerged celebrity dancer Tom Fletcher caught Covid despite being double jabbed. Fears have increased on set after the McFly star, 36, and his professional dance partner Amy Dowden, 31, both tested positive — even though they have both been fully vaccinated.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have reportedly considered scrapping live studio audiences in the wake of celebrity dancer Tom Fletcher testing positive for Covid.An insider has revealed 'there is nothing they aren't willing to consider' in order to keep the show rolling full steam ahead.The McFly star, 36, and his professional dance partner Amy Dowden, 31, both tested positive for the coronavirus despite both being double jabbed.Tom was due to perform with his bandmates at the SSE Hydro Arena in Glasgow on Sunday when it was announced he would have to self isolate.It also means that he will have to sit out of next week’s Strictly show.Now bosses on the BBC1 dance show are holding crisis meetings where they may consider scrapping the studio

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterTom Fletcher has revealed he's "so jealous" of his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars who get to dance on the BBC show next week.It follows the McFly singer being forced to skip the next week of the hit dancing competition after him and his Strictly partner, Amy Dowden, tested positive for Covid.It means the musician has also been forced to drop out of his band's current UK tour, called the Young Dumb Thrills tour.The singer will now have to undergo a period of self-isolation before being able to return his Strictly duties - and the pair won't be able to rehearse for ten days.Taking to Instagram, the star gave fans an update into how his isolation was going, and he told

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showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterStrictly Come Dancing star Tom Fletcher, who tested positive for Covid-19 just days after the first live show, thankfully hasn't been totally alone in his self-isolation period.His I'm a Celebrity...

Tom Fletcher has revealed a 17 year old fan of his called Tom Abisgold will replace him on the McFly tour as he recovers from COVID.The 36 year old has been forced to take a step back from the live tour after testing positive for the illness, which means he will also miss this weekend's live Strictly Come Dancing show. And Tom addressed fans about the impending future of his professional endeavours in a candid video shared to his Instagram platform on Monday evening.

McFly drummer Harry Judd's wife Izzy has revealed that she is 'so gutted' for Tom Fletcher after he tested positive for Covid-19, meaning he will miss this weekend's live Strictly Come Dancing show. The 37 year old, who is full-term in her pregnancy with their third child, a baby boy, and shares daughter Lola, five, and Kit, four, with Harry, revealed exclusively to OK! that her heart goes out to Tom, 36, who is self-isolating less than 24 hours after opening the BBC One show.

THE stars of Strictly Come Dancing are “terrified” the show could shut down if anyone else tests positive for Covid. The series was plunged into crisis yesterday when it emerged that Tom Fletcher and his pro partner Amy Dowden had caught coronavirus.

The Strictly Come Dancing celebrities and professionals have rallied around Tom Fletcher and Amy Dowden after they tested positive for Covid-19, meaning they will be forced to miss this weekend's live show. On Sunday the McFly Instagram account revealed that Tom wouldn’t be performing at their show in Glasgow as he was “unwell”, with the 36 year old telling their fans he was “so sorry”.

Strictly Come Dancing's Tom Fletcher has vowed that he will make a 'special' comeback to the show in week three with his partner Amy Dowden.The pair announced that they had both contracted Covid after the first live show on Saturday. McFly musician Tom and his professional dancer Amy took to their Instagram page to announce that they were unwell and it would mean that they had to miss a week of the dancing show but will return in week three.

STRICTLY fans have been left fuming after Tom Fletcher and Amy Dowden got a "free pass" into the third week of the show after a Covid rule-change. The 36-year-old McFly star and his professional dance partner confirmed yesterday that they had both tested positive for coronavirus.

Tom Fletcher tested positive for COVID just hours after his first appearance on Strictly’s first live show last Saturday, as well as his partner Amy Dowden.But his fans can rest assured as the 36-year-old pop star has promised to be back for week three. Currently, he is having to isolate for 10 days, as is Amy, 31, but there are fears he may have to quit the hit BBC show if he does not fully recover.

coronavirus after their first live show. The pair are now self-isolating separately and are set to miss next week's live show.Professional dancer Amy took to her Instagram to provide her 249,000 with an update after the diagnosis.She wrote: "Unfortunately Tom and I have tested positive for COVID-19.

STRICTLY was plunged further into crisis today as celebrity dancer Tom Fletcher and his professional partner caught Covid - and may have to drop out of the competition. The blow means that the McFly singer will have to miss next week's show as he goes into ten days of isolation.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Tom Fletcher has given fans fresh hope that he'll make an epic return to the dancefloor - despite his Covid bombshell. The 36-year-old and his dance partner Amy Dowden tested positive on Sunday, hours after the first live show.

STRICTLY was plunged further into chaos as celebrity dancer Tom Fletcher and his professional partner caught Covid – and may have to drop out of the competition. It’s uncertain if he will have to leave the show but the blow means that the McFly singer will have to miss next week’s show as he goes into ten days of isolation.

After the first live show of the season aired this weekend, there has already been an outbreak of Covid-19 on the set of Strictly Come Dancing, with celebrity Tom Fletcher testing positive for the virus.

Strictly Come Dancing star Tom Fletcher and his professional dance partner Amy Dowden have both tested positive for Covid.The BBC confirmed that the duo, aged 36 and 31, are now "self-isolating separately" and will miss next week's episode of the live shows. It comes after it was announced earlier in the day that Tom had pulled out of McFly's Glasgow gig on Sunday night due to feeling unwell.

Strictly Come Dancing next week after testing positive for Covid-19.The news lands just days after they pair took to the BBC show to debut their dancing skills together.A statement from the BBC read: "Tom Fletcher and Amy Dowden have tested positive for Covid-19. The pair are now self-isolating separately following the latest government guidelines."While they will both miss Saturday’s live show, Strictly Come Dancing protocols mean that all being well, they will return the following week."It was also confirmed by Tom's McFly bandmates that the singer would not be performing at their concert in Glasgow on Sunday evening - due to illness.

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