Craig Revel Horwood has questioned why anyone would walk away from Strictly Come Dancing following rumours that Giovanni Pernice has quit the show. Those who have followed my journey on Strictly Come Dancing over the last decade will know that I am passionate and competitive. Daily Star contacted the BBC and a representative for Giovanni on reports he had left Strictly. A BBC spokesperson said: "The Professional Dancers for Strictly Come Dancing 2024 will be announced in due course." For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.

Kid Rock waved a gun in the face of a journalist during a recent interview (Picture: Getty Images)Kid Rock, once known as a pioneer in the country rap genre, is now better known as an erratic mouthpiece for the American far right. Born and raised in Detroit amidst a burgeoning rap scene, Kid Rock rapped with a country twang and helped to bridge the gap between rock and roll, hip hop, and country music. That began to change in the 2000s as his sound became more country rock, which, unfortunately, can go hand in hand with a kind of Southern pride that often overlaps with racism. But it wasn’t until Donald Trump took the spotlight that Kid Rock’s political views began to overshadow his musical contributions. Finally, when the interviewer is able to leave, Kid Rock whispered, ‘Would you do me a favor?

The first small group of police officers deployed to Haiti left Kenya on Saturday night. The team that left Kenya Saturday will pave the way for the deployment of the first group of about 200 police officers in the coming days, officials said. Plans were that the team would be in Haiti as Ruto arrived in the USA. Ruto left for the USA on Sunday, May 19, at night for the weeklong trip. The first team that left Nairobi in a highly secretive operation was led by police commanders and some commandos.

But the Northern Irishman has been blasted for his alleged antics while growing up in the town of Holywood, County Down. McIlroy was reportedly raised in a semi-detached house in Holywood, a town in the north-east of Belfast with a 12,000 population. At the age of seven, McIlroy became the youngest member of the Holywood Golf Club after his obvious talent prompted the committee to alter their rules to allow entry. However, some in Holywood claim that fame had an impact on McIlroy, leading to alleged goings-on that are memorable for the wrong reasons. He'd barge his way to the front of the queue at nightclubs, demanding VIP treatment," the individual alleged.

Ashneer Grover, the founder of BharatPe and a well-known personality from Shark Tank, has stirred up controversy after demanding comedian Aashish Solanki to cut a segment from a roast video in which he appeared. This move has sparked backlash on social media, with many criticizing Grover for his “dictatorial behavior.”💔Bache hue episodes dekh lena. Ye wala toh gaya.https://t.co/tZSXT9bACH pic.twitter.com/PQpRuCZ1xY — aashish solanki (@aashishsolanki_) May 19, 2024Ashneer Grover participated in Aashish Solanki’s ‘Pretty Good Roast Show’, where a clip of Solanki roasting Grover about his removal as managing director of BharatPe went viral. While the video has been deleted from YouTube and Solanki’s Instagram page, it remains widely available, sparking outrage against the former Shark Tank judge. Peak Doglapan (hypocrite),” one user tweeted, referencing the term made famous by Grover during an episode of Shark Tank.

Kenyan musician Stephen Otieno Adera alias Stevo Simple Boy raised eyerbrows with the choice of his outfit while promoting his latest project online. Kenyan rapper Stivo Simple Boy. Social media accountsSimple Boy caused a buzz with his outfit a week after he regain access to his social media accounts. The former management of the Star Empire has successfully returned control of all my social media accounts including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. Stivo simple boy.

Opposition mounts as Kenyan police mission to Haiti faces legal and local oppositionThe deployment of Kenyan police officers to the troubled Haiti continues to face stiff opposition in both countries. It further said the move by Mr Aukot resonates well with Haitians. The immediate former Haiti acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who supported the deployment of Kenyan police, was forced to resign. For instance, Mr Jimmy Cherizier alias Barbecue has already said that if the Kenyan officers arrive there then it will not be business as usual but massacre. This has also been echoed by Civil Rights Groups within Haiti that have also said that the gangs in the country would be too tough for the Kenyan officers.

Kenya Met predicts more rain as flood recovery efforts continueThe Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has released its latest five-day forecast, predicting continued rainfall in some parts of the country. Again, the signal doesn’t have a standard time because it is a phenomenon that mainly affects the short rainfall season in this area. WWA has started a study to determine precisely how much heavier the rainfall in Kenya and Tanzania was due to climate change. The long rain season forecast report, obtained by the Nation, showed the potential consequences, including floods and flash floods in areas prone to such disasters. Dr Ahmed Idris, Director General of the Kenya Red Cross, emphasised the need for early action based on weather forecasts.

Rory McIlroy once again saw a major pass him by at the PGA ChampionshipPaul McGinley has weighed in on Rory McIlroy's prolonged major title drought, attributing it to a more competitive field and mental hurdles. The 35 year old golf star, who last clinched a major at the 2014 PGA Championship, returned to Valhalla the scene of his last major victory - with hopes of securing his third PGA Championship title. Despite showing promise at this year's Masters and being tied for 25th in Kentucky ahead of Sunday's final round, McIlroy's quest for another major now continues. "I say yet because if he gets it once, I feel - maybe not - that there are certainly another three or four majors in Rory McIlroy. McIlroy now gears up to the third and penultimate major of the golf season next month, when the US Open is contested at Pinehurst.

How much is John Janssen's net worth? John Janssen's net worth is attributed to his multiple income streams. John Janssen's houseShannon Storms Beador and John Janssen. Photo: Astrid StawiarzSource: Getty ImagesWith such an impressive net worth, John can afford to live a luxurious life. Final word on John Janssen's net worthJohn Janssen's net worth is quite impressive.

Tom Daktari, a legendary figure in Kenyan comedy, is the star of today's show! True rags-to-riches (kind of) is the story of Tom Daktari. Tom Daktari: The Undisputed No. A Commentary on Tom Daktari's Brush with Vandalism That Turned HilariousTragedies do strike even the most famous comedians from time to time. That's the Tom Daktari way: you can find humor in anything, even the bad.

New Delhi: Shah Rukh Khan is the most popular superstar of Bollywood. Pradeep Rawat, Shah Rukh Khan's co-star in 'Koyla', recently expressed his surprise at seeing the star smoke multiple cigarettes on set. He described Shah Rukh as a "true chain smoker." Pradeep Rawat on Shah Rukh Khan's smokingIn an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Pradeep shared his experiences while filming Rakesh Roshan’s 'Koyla', which featured Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit in the lead roles. SRK's work frontShah Rukh Khan broke all box-office records in 2023 with his back-to-back performances in the action-packed films 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan.'

Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia has reiterated that the Mt Kenya region will remain in President William Ruto's government until the conclusion of his presidential terms. Speaking to Citizen TV on Monday morning, the MP downplayed the alleged fallout between Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua saying they will not pull out the people of Mt Kenya region from the government. "Whatever the case, whatever it takes, Mt Kenya region is in government to stay. Kaguchia went on to emphasise that Gachagua will remain the deputy President of Kenya and the leader of the Mt Kenya region. The remarks by Kaguchia came in the wake of reports that DP Gachagua kept off the limelight after a fallout with his boss.

Pakistani singer Sajjad Ali made a major comeback with the international music franchise Coke Studio Season 15 after six years. The song, Chal Chaliye, was sung by Sajjad Ali and Farheen Raza Jaffrey. Ali’s career started with the song ‘Babia’ which made him famous in the industry. He also wrote famous songs for Mansoor’s hit film ‘Bol’ in 2011. Ali has been a regular staple at Coke Studio, singing songs such as ‘Tum Naraz Ho’ and ‘Ronay Na Diya’.

A Kenyan company on Monday halted applications after an overwhelming number of Kenyans showed interest in two advertised positions. Youth Agenda (YAA) had on May 6, announced that it was seeking two interns to work in their Nairobi-based office. Interested applicants were asked to submit their resumes either for Finance and Admin or Monitoring and Evaluation intern positions. “We have closed the application process for the Finance and Admin Intern and M&E Intern positions,” YAA announced after receiving the overwhelming responses. In March 2024, over 50,000 jobless youth unsuccessfully applied for limited internship slots advertised by the Public Service Commission.