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  • Who is Saara Aalto married to?

    Who is Saara Aalto married to?

    Former X Factor star turned Dancing On Ice Saara Aalto is openly gay, but who is her partner?

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    She’s come a long way from her shaky start in the first few weeks of this year’s series of the X Factor (where she eventually placed second) to become one of the contestants on 2019’s Dancing On Ice, alongside, Jayne Torvill Christopher Dean and Ashley Banjo, but Saara Aalto might just become the UK’s favourite ice skater.

    Thirty-one-year-old Saara, revealed her engagement to her partner, Meri Sopanen through an interview with OK Magazine and apparently her girlfriend waited for a quiet moment when they were together at home.

    Last August, on their three-year anniversary, her girlfriend popped the question, whilst the singer was in her PJs after a long and happy day.

    Saara joked,

    “She just said: ‘Oh, we had a lovely day…’ Then: ‘Will you marry me?’”

    Meri was quick to point out,

    ‘We did have candles! I wanted to do it when she wasn’t wearing make-up – I love her soul.’

    They moved to London together in 2017, but they have not yet got married.

  • Is Ashley Banjo related to Jordan Banjo?

    Is Ashley Banjo related to Jordan Banjo?

    Ashley Banjo is one of the stars of ITV’s Dancing On Ice, but is he related to BBC’s The Greatest Dancer‘s Jordan Banjo?

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    Yes, both Ashley Banjo and Jordan Banjo are brothers. Ashley is the oldest of the two and together they were in the Britain’s Got Talent winning act, Diversity. Before Diversity they were both members of a dance troupe called Swift Moves.

    However they have both appeared on the ITV reality show, Dancing On Ice. along side Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. Jordan joined the show in 2018 as a presenter while Ashley joined the show in January 2018 as a judge.

    Jordan moved from the show in 2019 to present BBC’s reality show, The Greatest Dancer starring alongside Cheryl, Alesha Dixon and Matthew Morrison.

    Who is older Ashley or Jordan Banjo?

    Ashley is the oldest brother. He was born on 4th October 1988, which makes him 30-years-old in 2019. Jordan Banjo was born on 31st December 1992 which makes him 24 – and a Capricorn

  • Who is Jayne Torvill and is she married?

    Who is Jayne Torvill and is she married?

    Jayne Torvill is probably most famous for being an Olympic gold medalist in skating with Christopher Dean but also for appearing on Dancing On Ice.

    Nottingham-born Jayne Torvill is famous for being an Olympic gold medalist skater along with her partner, Chris Dean. In 1984, 24 million Brits tuned in to watch Jayne and Christopher dance to Boléro in the 1984 Olympics, making them instance household names. Since 2006 she has also served as a creative director on the ITV reality show, Dancing On Ice. She also appears alongside Ashley Banjo and Jason Gardiner.

    Is Jayne Torvill lesbian or bisexual?

    No, Jayne doesn’t identify as gay or lesbian. She has been married to a person of the opposite sex since 1990. Together they adopted two children, who are both now teenagers.

    Is Jayne Torvill married?

    Yes, Jayne is married. she married an American sound engineer called Phil Christensen in 1990. Together they have two adopted children, both who are now teenagers, Kieran and Jessica.

    What is Jayne Torvill’s net worth?

    Like Christopher Dean, Jayne came from humble beginnings but has amassed a huge fortune thanks to lucrative TV contracts and sponsorships. The Express reports that Jayne is worth £2.2 million -and they say that her net worth is thought to be similar to that of Chris’s however other sources report that his net worth maybe closer to £5.4 million.

    Who is older Torvill or Dean?

    Jayne is older by nine months. She was born in October 1957 while Chris was born in 1958 in July. This makes them 61 and 60 respectively in 2019.

    Is Jayne Torvill married to Christopher Dean?

    Nope, the couple are great friends but are not together. They were reunited in 2006 when they were asked to take part in the show Dancing On Ice, before serving as the show’s creative directors in the following year.

    How tall is Jayne Torvill?

    Jayne is 1.59 metres tall. Or 5 foot and 2.5 inches, which puts her at just below average height for a woman.

     

  • Is Christopher Dean gay, bisexual or straight?

    Is Christopher Dean gay, bisexual or straight?

    He’s the world famous ice skater, along with Jayne Torvill, but is he married, single, gay, bi or straight?

    Is Christopher Dean gay, how old is Christopher Dean,

    Christopher Dean is currently starring in Dancing On Ice along with his skating partner Jayne Torvill, Ashley Banjo and Jason Gardiner, but is he married and who to?

    Is Christopher Dean gay or straight?

    Of course in 2019 does someone’s sexuality really matter? But it appears as though Christopher identifies as heterosexual as he’s previously been in two marriages with members of the opposite sex. He was previously married to a French-Canadian woman called Isabelle Duchesnay until they divorced in 1993. He then married another woman called Jill Trenary, an American skater in 1994, until they separated in 2010 amid rumours that Christopher had begun a new relationship with then Dancing On Ice judge, Karen Barber. Christopher and Jill have two sons together, Jack and Sam, who are based in the USA.

    Christopher has never spoken about his sexuality, therefore we can’t be completely certain about the star’s sexuality as he’s remained quite private about his love life.

    Is Christopher Dean married to Jane Torvill?

    Nope, the couple are great friends but are not together. They were reunited in 2006 when they were asked to take part in the show Dancing On Ice, before serving as the show’s creative directors in the following year.

    Where was Christopher Dean born and what year?

    Christopher was born in July 1958, which makes him 60-years-old in 2019. He was born in Nottinghamshire in the town of Caverton.

    How much is Christopher Dean worth?

    According to Celebrity Net Worth Christopher is worth $7 million (£5.4 million). He’s made his money from the Dancing On Ice show, sponsorships and publicity deals. Recently there was a biopic movie made about the world-famous skating pair called, Torvill And Dean, which aired in the UK on Christmas day 2018.

    Before hitting the big time with skating, Christopher Dean was actually a policeman!

    How tall is Christopher Dean?

    Christopher is around 5 foot 9 inches, or 1.77 metres tall.

  • Is Keith Lemon gay, straight or bisexual?

    Is Keith Lemon gay, straight or bisexual?

    But first, is Keith Lemon actually a real person?

    As thousands of people flock to their phones to ask Is Keith Lemon gay when straight or bisexual whenever he appears on TV. They are also keen to know whether he’s partnered or married, but first, we should put it out there that Keith Lemon is a character, not a real person. He’s the brainchild of actor Leigh Francis.

    Is Keith Lemon gay?

    But no, to answer your question, Keith Lemon – or rather Leigh Francis isn’t gay and identifies as straight. Leigh is actually married to a woman. The comedian and presenter is married to Jill Carter, a beauty therapist. Together the pair have two children together. They live in North London.

    Who is Keith Lemon?

    Is Keith Lemon gay? Is Keith Lemon a real person?

    Leigh admitted that the character of Keith Lemon is loosely based on a friend, whose name is also Keith Lemon…

    The character’s first appearance was in 2000 during a show called Whatever I Want. The show also showcased Leigh’s two other characters Avid Merrion and The Bear.

    In terms of sexuality, the character Keith Lemon hasn’t yet identified as gay or bi but has long been described as camp and flamboyant by the UK’s press. His fake tan, bleached hair have all added to speculation about the character’s sexuality.

    On his show Celebrity Juice, Tom Daley hit the headlines when he revealed that he was gay, not bisexual and that he was dating Dustin Lance Black.

    Keith Lemon currently fronts three shows for ITV, his long-running game/magazine show formatted Celebrity Juice and Through The Keyhole.

    In 2015 ITV 2 started airing The Keith Lemon Sketch Show.

    Leigh Francis is in his mid to late 40s he was born on 30th April 1973.

    And if you’re wondering why Keith also has bandages around his hand the story has changed, from a Kangaroo attack to just being a prop to help Leigh remember to stay in character. However, there are other suggestions that the bandage covers up an explicit tattoo.

  • Is Ben Whishaw gay, who is his partner?

    Is Ben Whishaw gay, who is his partner?

    Actor Ben Whishaw was made a household name due to his appearance in Bond films, London Spy and A Very English Scandal, but what else do we know about the actor?

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    James Bond and London Spy actor Ben Whishaw has also appeared in the new Paddington-the-bear films playing the inquisitive bear himself. In 2017 year he starred in the acclaimed A Very English Scandal. In 2015 he starred in London Spy which earned him a Bafta nomination.

    Is Ben Whishaw gay?

    It seems as though Ben Whishaw is gay and not bisexual. In 2014 he talked about his coming out experience saying it was “intense” but that ultimately everybody around him was supportive.

    Is Ben Whishaw married?

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    Here is Ben with his husband Mark, inbetween the pair is actor Naomie Harris.

    Ben is married to his husband, Mark Bradshaw. They got married in a civil partnership in August 2012. Although he’s is notoriously secretive about his private life, telling Out Magazine in 2011 that actors have the right to privacy and mystery. He said, “I don’t see why that has to be something you discuss openly because you do something in the public eye. I have no understanding of why we turn actors into celebrities”.

    The couple met around 2009 on the set of Bright Star where Whishaw played the role of English poet John Keats.

    His husband Mark Bradshaw is an Australian composer who is best known for his music for television and film. He was working on the film Bright Star when he met his future husband.

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    How much is Ben Whishaw worth?

    According to Celebrity Net Worth Ben is worth $2 million which is about £1.56m

    How old is Ben Whishaw

    Ben was born October 14 1980 which makes him 38. He was born Born in Clifford, Bedfordshire, England, UK.

     

  • Is Ben Shephard gay, straight, married?

    Is Ben Shephard gay, straight, married?

    He’s the gorgeous presenter from ITV’s Tipping Point, but what more do we know about Ben Shephard?

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    Forty-four-year-old Ben Shephard is the current presenter of Tipping Point on ITV Daytime. His career in television started in 1998 when he began hosting the Channel 4 spin-off show, The Bigger Breakfast along with Melanie Sykes and Dermot O’Leary.

    But he’s also been a radio presenter. He used to host a breakfast show on Saturday mornings on Magic FM in 2005. He also had an evening slot on Mondays on Heat Radio in 2008.

    Is Ben Shephard gay, bisexual or straight?

    It doesn’t appear that Epping-born Ben is gay or bisexual. It seems that Ben identifies as heterosexual. He is currently married to a woman called Annie Perks and together they have two sons Jack and Sam. They were married in 2005. They all live in London. Of course, in 2019 things shouldn’t really matter.

    He often shares pictures of his family time on Instagram and remembers to pencil in a date night with “Mrs S” from time to time.

    Who is Ben Shephard married to?

    Ben got married to a woman called Annie Perks in 2004 and together they have two sons Jack and Sam. They all live in London.

     

  • Is Adam Henson gay, straight, married?

    Is Adam Henson gay, straight, married?

    You may know Adam Henson from BBC’s Countryfile, but in real life what is his relationship status and is he gay, bisexual or straight?

    Adam Henson is the presenter of the BBC’s Countryfile, which started all the way back in 2001. He applied for the presenter job when the BBC were doing a star search for the newly created show. He won out against 3500 other applicants. He now presents for a number of shows including, Countryfile Summer Diaries, Inside Out, On Your Farm, and Farming Today.

    He has published two books, Countryfile: Adam’s Farm: My life on the Land which was published in 2011 and the second book Like Farmer Like Son was released in 2016.

    Is Adam Henson married?

    No,apparently the 50-something-presenter Adam Henson isn’t married, but he is partnered with a woman called Charlotte Henson and together the couple have two children, Ella and Alfie. He revealed that he received numerous death threat against himself and his family over the issue of Badger Culling, which was featured on the BBC show.

    Is Adam Henson gay?

    AS far as we can tell Gloucestershire-born Adam Henson is not gay and identifies as straight. He’s never publicly talked about his sexuality, so you can never be sure, until the person in question actually confirm or denies any rumours.

  • Is James Jordan gay or bisexual?

    Is James Jordan gay or bisexual?

    He’s on ice… but what else do we know about him? We thought we’d get to know the dancer a little better.

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    Is James Jordan gay, bisexual or straight?

    It’s a question that’s been doing the rounds, but James Jordan is married to Ola Grabowska so no, James isn’t gay, as he’s never spoken about being bisexual. The pair married in 2003 after meeting in 1999. They have yet to have any children from the marriage. They met during a dance competition in Blackpool. James apparently already had a girlfriend at the time. After a few years, James broke it off with his then girlfriend and Ola and he became an item. They lived in Hong Kong for a number of years teaching dance.

    During his time in Celebrity Big Brother 2014, he wasn’t impressed when actor Gary Busey made remarks about being butt fked. James tried to explain to Gary that he was not gay but had lots of gay friends and was comfortable enough in his sexuality to ‘camp it up’. Gary then asked James if he was afraid ‘to get butt-fed’ and James replied, “I’ve never hit a seventy-year-old before.”  ooo errr.

    Apart from Strictly Come Dancing, what other shows has James Jordan been in?

    Since appearing in Strictly James has become a bit of a reality TV King. Most famously in 2014 he appeared in Celebrity Big Brother and came third. He has also starred in Celebrity Total Wipeout and is a regular panellist on Channel 5 talk show The Wright Stuff. This year sees James starring in Dancing On Ice

    What was James doing before he starred in Strictly Come Dancing?

    Before starring as one of the professional dancers in Strictly, James Jordan was working as a dance teacher in Hong Kong with his wife Ola. He joined Strictly in 2006 where he was partnered with Georgina Bouzova. They were the fourth couple to be eliminated. He left Strictly in 2014 after reports of a series of clashes with the show’s judge and tour director Craig Revel Horwood.

    How tall is James Jordan

    James stands 1.8m which is 5 feet and 9 inches.

    How old is James Jordan?

    James was born in April 1978 which makes him 38 / 39 in 2016. He was born in Gillingham, Kent and his parents are Sharon and Andrew. He has a sister called Kelly.

    How much is James Jordan worth?

    The-Net-Worth.com has James’s wife, Ola’s net worth as £1.1 million.  The Daily Mail reckons that combine Ola and James earn £500,000 per year thanks to a deal with lingerie firm Ann Summers and various other projects including private dance lessons. The couple own a house reportedly worth £1.25 million.

     

  • Is Matthew Morrison gay?

    Is Matthew Morrison gay?

    The Glee actor is now judging in the brand new BBC talent show, The Greatest Dancer, but what else do we know about the award-winning TV star

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    Although Matthew Morrison is probably best known for his stint as Mr Schuester from the hit TV show, Glee, he is also a Broadway star and film star. He’s appeared in films such as Music and Lyrics, The Muppets and Underdogs.

    Is Matthew Morrison gay, bisexual or straight

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    Of course, in 2019 these things really don’t or shouldn’t matter, but Matthew Morrison straight as far as we can tell. He’s married to a woman called Renee Puente. They were married in October 2014 on the island of Maui. They had their first child together in 2017. In October Renee had a baby boy who they named Revel James Makai.

    Matthew has had his sexuality rumoured and speculated about many times. Being in the “gayest show on TV” Glee, didn’t squash any of those rumours, despite him playing a heterosexual character.

    In 2013 he put the record straight in an interview with the Huffington Post. When he was asked whether the public misconception about him being gay “bothered him” he replied, “I know my own truth. I’m in a great relationship with a woman. Maybe before it used to bother me. Then I was like, “This is so stupid that this bothers me. Some of my best friends in the world are gay, and if this is bothering me, then that means I have an issue with that.” Once I figured that out for myself, I thought, “I don’t care what anyone thinks about me.”

    He then made it clear that he was an ally for the gay community and was “very proud” of his role in the community.

    Is Matthew Morrison married?

    Yes, Matthew Morris is married to a woman called Renee Puente. Matthew and Renee got married in October 2014. The pair met at a celebrity party. Renee is a singer and model and comes from Hawaii. Before meeting Renee it is reported that he dated singer and actor Lea Michelle, who would go on to co-star with Matthew in the hit Fox show, Glee.

     

     

  • Why does the NewNowNext website redirect to Twitter?

    Why does the NewNowNext website redirect to Twitter?

    Due to certain EU regulations, some US websites have decided against showing pages to EU residents – and LGBT news site NewNowNext appears to be one of them.

    In 2018 the European Union enacted a raft of rules for its “data subjects” to protect their online privacy – basically anyone who accesses the web in the EU is protected by these laws – and companies, particularly news outlets were left stratching their heads about how to deal with the new laws and how to stay legal.

    It left many websites and their owners completely unsure on what or how to operate in the EU. Some US companies decided to pull out of the EU altogether and just push EU visitors to a holding page.

    It appears that the LOGO TV website, NewNowNext.com is one of those websites.

    They redirect anyone in the EU who visit their URL to their Twitter page. In May they told one reader, who asked why they were unable to access the site “We are working on getting our sites GDPR compliant”.

    Other websites who do not allow people living in the EU to access their sites include titles from Tribune Publishing, whose newsbrands include The Chicago Tribune and the New York Daily News.