Beth Tweddle has not ruled out a return to competitive gymnastics but has confirmed the Rio 2016 Olympics are "one step too far".

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Reality show Big Brother was the most complained about TV programme of the year, new figures show.

Fabrice Muamba shows off fancy footwork on Christmas Strictly Come Dancing

Miracle footballer Fabrice Muamba showed he still has some fancy footwork as he kicks up a storm for Strictly Come Dancing - just months after retiring from the pitch after his "death".

X Factor winner James Arthur tops charts with 'Impossible'

X Factor winner James Arthur proved nothing is impossible when his debut single rocketed to the top of the charts.

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In October Collins was convicted of harassment and causing fear of violence against his former girlfriend Anna Larke, 38

Ex-girlfriend petitions against abuser Justin Lee Collins appearing on Celebrity Big Brother

The former girlfriend of Justin Lee Collins - whom he was convicted of harassing - is petitioning against suggestions that the comedian and presenter could appear on Celebrity Big Brother in January.

David Cameron said: 'I'm a massive supporter of marriage and I don't want gay people to be excluded from a great institution'

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Nadine Dorries claims political career not over

Nadine Dorries’s political career is not finished because of her jaunt in the jungle on I’m Celebrity, it could be just beginning, she claimed yesterday.

Justin Lee Collins leaves St Albans Magistrates Court

Justin Lee Collins considering £100,000 deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother

Comedian and television presenter Justin Lee Collins who was found guilty last month of harassing his ex-girlfriend is considering trying to resurrect his career with an appearance on Celebrity Big Brother.

Justin Lee Collins to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house? He's no pantomime villain

If the disgraced comedian wants to return to our screens, his first move must be to reject Big Brother.

Janine is forgiven for pushing Barry off a cliff as Charlie Brooks is crowned Queen of the Jungle in I'm A Celebrity

In the 12th series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! Charlie Brooks has been crowned the winner.

EastEnder is crowned Queen of the Jungle

After three long, trial-filled weeks, Charlie Brooks wins I'm a Celebrity

Yes, Helen Flanagan's meltdown on I'm a Celeb is sad. But the reality of mental illness is much sadder

Don't be fooled by these celebrity traumas. The camera-friendly "meltdowns" on reality TV reinforce unhelpful stereotypes about mental health

Dancing On Ice judge Louie Spence 'kicked to the kerb' in favour of Jason Gardiner

Sharp-tongued judge Jason Gardiner is returning to Dancing On Ice after his replacement Louie Spence was "kicked to the kerb".

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