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Strictly viewers spot last minute wardrobe change as George Clarke dances first Couple’s Choice – but did you see it?

STRICTLY viewers have spotted a last minute wardrobe change as George Clarke danced his first Couple’s Choice – but did you see it?

Podcaster and social media personality George, 25, is competing on the show alongside new pro partner, Alexis Warr, 25.

Johannes Radebe in a floral shirt, lilac pants, and a yellow beanie dancing.

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Strictly viewers have spotted a last minute wardrobe change as George Clarke danced his first Couple’s Choice – but did you see it?
George Clarke in a yellow beanie and blue wig, making a fierce face and rock-and-roll hand gesture.

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Viewers noticed that he had removed his blue wig before taking to the dance floorCredit: x/@Imogen_Alanah

George and Alexis took the floor tonight with their couple’s choice accompanied by Soda Pop from K-Pop Demon Hunters.

The lively hip-hop dance thrilled the audience but viewers spotted a last minute costume change.

Taking to social media one wrote: “Thank GOD the wig changed.”

Another added: “WHYD THEY GET RID OF THE WIG.”

While a third exclaimed: “Not George taking that ugly blue wig off.”

“The fact he said NO WIG for the show,” added another.

Wicked actress Cynthia Erivo praised the dancers and declared: “I am so proud of you because earlier I felt you were not taking yourself as seriously as you could.”

Shirley Ballas agreed and said: “You were flying like an angel.”

However, Anton Du Beke stated: “You came alive…but I thought it lacked a bit of edge.”

Craig Revel Horwood echoed this and said: “It needed to be sharper.”

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But Oti Mabuse added: “You’re doing a beautiful job and keep going.”

When the scores came in George and Alexis received 6 points from Criag, 8 from Oti, 9 from Shirley and 8 from Anton giving them a respectable total of 31 points.

Cheers rose from the audience and the adorable pair looked very happy with their scores.

Meanwhile, viewers have branded the show’s latest judge shake-up awkward after a baffling decision.

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Cynthia has spent the week working with the celebrities and their partners to help them with their performance and offering up her advice during their training.

However, when the live show kicked off, hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman confirmed that despite the huge hype surrounding Cynthia being on the panel, the actress was barred from scoring the couples.

As she wasn’t allowed a paddle to mark the pairs, Cynthia found herself sitting awkwardly among the judging panel as the other four judges offered up their scores.

It left fans at home begging the BBC to let Cynthia have a paddle last-minute after branding her inclusion on the panel “awkward”.

Two dancers on a stage with a band in the background.

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The judges were conflicted about the standard of the dance
A male dancer with a yellow beanie and an open floral shirt, next to a female dancer with purple hair and a yellow bomber jacket.

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However, the couple were very happy with the judges overall score of 31 points

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‘Dances With Wolves’ Oscar-nominated Graham Greene dies at 73

Graham Greene, the Oscar-nominated actor who helped open doors for Indigenous actors in Hollywood, died on Monday in Toronto after battling a long illness, Deadline and others report. The Canadian actor was 73.

Born in Ohsweken, on the Six Nations Reserve, Greene saw his Hollywood profile catapult after Kevin Costner cast him as Kicking Bird (Ziŋtká Nagwáka) in 1990’s “Dances With Wolves,” which won the Academy Award for best picture and earned Greene an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor.

During his screen career, which began with the 1979 Canadian drama series “The Great Detective,” Greene was cast in more than 180 films and TV shows. His first movie role was in 1983’s “Running Brave.”

He went on to star in several other high-profile films including “Maverick,” “The Green Mile,” “Die Hard With a Vengeance” and “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2.” The actor also appeared in “Tulsa King,” “Riverdale” and as Maximus in the final season of the Emmy-nominated show “Reservation Dogs,” which was among his final roles.

Graham Greene and Kevin Costner on horses

Graham Greene, right, and Kevin Costner in “Dances With Wolves.”

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At the time of his death, he had eight upcoming projects, including the Stefan Ruzowitzky-directed thriller “Ice Fall,” which he had completed filming with Joel Kinnaman and Danny Huston. It’s scheduled to be released in October.

“He was a great man of morals, ethics and character and will be eternally missed,” Greene’s agent Michael Greene (no relation) said in a statement released to several outlets, including Deadline and TMZ. “You are finally free. Susan Smith is meeting you at the gates of heaven,” he added, referring to the actor’s former agent, who died in 2013.

Graham Greene and Molly Kunz in “The Wolf and the Lion.”

Graham Greene and Molly Kunz in a scene from the 2021 drama “The Wolf and the Lion.”

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Outside of his acting career, Greene won a Grammy in 2000 for best spoken word album for children for his work on “Listen to the Storyteller.” He is also a Gemini and Canadian Screen Award winner and an Independent Spirit nominee. In 2021, he was immortalized with a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, and earlier this year, he received the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award in his native country.

TORONTO, ONTARIO - DEC 03, 2022: Graham Greene at unveiling of his Canada's Walk of Fame 2021 commemorative plaque.

Graham Greene in 2022 at the unveiling of his commemorative plaque for Arts & Entertainment on Canada’s Walk of Fame at Beanfield Centre in Toronto.

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In 1991, Greene told The Times that “Dances With Wolves” “was certainly the biggest film I’ve done. It’s made definite changes in my life — I’m more popular with the media, scripts are being offered to me from people I’ve never heard of. On the other hand, I’m being inundated. It’s good in a way. I shouldn’t complain.”

Greene is survived by his wife of 35 years, Hilary Blackmore; daughter Lilly Lazare-Greene; and grandson Tarlo.

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Watch as Dani Dyer dances with booze on her flight to Ibiza as she wears West Ham kit on second hen do ahead of wedding

DANI Dyer is preparing for the WAG lifestyle as she sported West Ham kit for her second hen do ahead of her lavish wedding.

The reality star, 28, got engaged to West Ham footballer Jarrod Bowen last July.

Dani Dyer on a plane wearing a West Ham shirt, heart-shaped sunglasses, and holding a bottle of alcohol.

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Dani Dyer has jetted off to Ibiza for her second hen doCredit: Instagram
Dani Dyer on a plane holding a bottle of Limoncello while wearing a West Ham shirt.

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The bride-to-be wore a West Ham kit in a nod to her future footballer husbandCredit: Instagram
Dani Dyer at her hen party, wearing a West Ham jersey customized to say "Mrs. Bowen to be".

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The reality star wore a veil on her head and her fiance’s jersey numberCredit: Instagram
Jarrod Bowen and Dani Dyer at the Luzia premiere.

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Dani and Jarrod got engaged last JulyCredit: Getty

Dani and her close friends and family jetted to Ibiza on Friday for more pre-wedding celebrations.

The TV star shared Instagram stories of her on the flight with a bottle of Limoncello in her hand.

She flashed a big smile while wearing heart-shaped sunglasses, a veil on her head and a lace garter around the leg.

In a major nod to her future husband, Dani wore West Ham United’s traditional kit, with a claret shirt with blue sleeves, white shorts, and white socks.

On the back of the t-shirt had ‘Mrs Bowen to be’, with Jarrod’s jersey number 20.

This isn’t the first hen party Dani’s had in recent weeks.

In April, Dani took to Instagram to share a peek into her lavish first hen do.

The clip showed her dancing with former Love Island co-star Georgia Steel, while younger sister Sunnie was also in attendance.

Dani captioned: “The most perfect special night with all my nearest and dearest.

“Why do I feel so emotional about it all hahaha…. finally all starting to feel so real and I’m just so excited.”

Dani Dyer reveals fears over fiance Jarrod’s stag do as dad Danny Dyer reveals racy plans

A follower commented: “You look amazing! Xxx.”

While another penned: “So so happy for you.”

Dani looked stunning as she wore a sheer corset beaded dress at the celebration.

Her off-the-shoulder wedding frock had sleeves embroidered with the words “To Be Bowen”.

She also flashed her huge engagement ring in the snaps, along with a glimpse of the ruched detail on the bottom of the dress.

Meanwhile, the star wore her hair in a classy half updo with loose curls and finished her look with flawless bronzed makeup.

It comes as Dani previously shared her fears over her fiancé’s stag do – as actor dad Danny Dyer revealed racy plans.

The father-daughter duo discussed Dani’s upcoming nuptials – as well as Jarrod’s stag-do on their Live and Let Dyers podcast.

Dani said: “If you can go, Jarrod gets back on the Thursday and we’re married Saturday.”

At this point, Danny, 47, swiftly interjected by cheering: “Strippers!”

His daughter, however, proceeded to disagree with this possibility, saying “no, you’re not.”

She added: “We had a butler in the buff, but we had to draw him. We had to draw the naked man.”

The Marching Powder actor remarked: “That’s what we would do. We’d probably draw the…”

Dani cut in: “It’s different, I’m sorry, it’s so different.”

Dani and Jarrod got engaged last summer on a romantic boat trip in Ibiza, having escaped for a minibreak.

The couple left their one-year-old twin daughters Star and Summer at home with family, along with Dani’s son Santiago, three, from a previous relationship.

Speaking previously to Fabulous, Dani revealed: “We’ve found the venue, which is beautiful. It’s giving Bridgerton vibes. I want violins. 

“I’m just praying it doesn’t rain. We’re getting married in the UK, so you never know!”

She added that their wedding “is very family-focused” with their twin daughters as flower girls.

“Jarrod’s little brother and my little Santi will be page boys,” she continued. 

How Dani Dyer transformed her reputation

The daughter of everyone’s favourite EastEnders geezer Danny, is currently living the high life.

But Dani has had a rollercoaster few years, from her Love Island win back in 2018, to watching her son’s father Sammy Kimmence go to prison for fraud, and now navigating her glamourous new life as a WAG and mother of twin babies.

In recent years, Dani has completely shaken off the ‘chav’ persona, and has become one of the most well-known of the current England WAGs.

Fabulous spoke to celebrity PR expert Ed Hopkins to find out the key steps Dani has taken to reinvent herself, including the tips she has borrowed from iconic WAG Cheryl Cole.

Ed revealed that Dani’s ability to navigate personal challenges, such as the scandal involving Sammy, has greatly played a crucial role in her reinvention.

Ed said: “By openly discussing her struggles and triumphs, she has built a strong, relatable persona.

“Her transparency about her personal life, including solo parenting and dealing with public scrutiny, has garnered significant public support and empathy.”

He also shared that Dani’s openness in discussing the challenges of motherhood, has helped to transform her reputation.

Ed said: “This openness has made her more relatable to a broader audience, particularly young mothers. She balances her public image by sharing both the joys and hardships of parenting, creating a more nuanced and authentic brand.”

Dani is often seen supporting West Ham winger Jarrod, including during England’s devastating loss to Spain in the 2024 Euros.

Her unwavering support for her partner, has cemented her as one of the most well-known WAGS of this generation, according to Ed.

He said: “Her active support for Jarrod, including attending football matches and engaging with fans, mirrors the strategies used by high-profile WAGs like Cheryl Cole and Victoria Beckham, who also stood by their partners publicly and built their own identities alongside them.”

Not only this, but Ed revealed that Dani has been able to stay relevant over the years due to her candid use of social media.

He said: “Dani has consistently used media platforms to share her narrative, from interviews to social media updates.

“She has managed to stay relevant by engaging with her followers through candid posts and professional collaborations.

“This approach is reminiscent of how Victoria Beckham transitioned from pop stardom to a respected fashion designer, using media to reframe her public image.”

“My brother Arty is going to be a groomsman.

“Then I’ve got six bridesmaids. Knowing Dad, he will be an emotional wreck.

“He’s already planning his speech, too, but I’m not worried. 

“I’m more concerned about Jarrod’s best man. He’s very cheeky.”

Dani Dyer in a white beaded corset dress at her hen party.

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The reality star wore a sheer corset beaded dressCredit: Instagram @danidyerxx
Bride dancing with guests at wedding reception.

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She could be seen dancing with former Love Island co-star Georgia SteelCredit: Instagram

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