BBC Strictly star JB Gill lands new TV role in surprising Channel 5 documentary
JLS star JB Gill has been announced as the host of a brand new Channel 5 documentary just months after he was named as the runner-up of Strictly Come Dancing
Taking part in Strictly Come Dancing doesn't always guarantee a huge rise to fame post-show, but that's not the case for last year's runner-up JB Gill.
The ex-JLS star is on an upward trajectory, having just landed another television role with Channel 5. The beloved entertainer, who recently wowed audiences with his dance skills, is being courted for a variety of projects, showcasing his versatility by delving into farming and presenting—a far cry from his pop star days with JLS.
Now, he's set to surprise fans again as he takes the helm of his own Channel 5 documentary special.
JB has been announced as the presenter for Britain's Favourite Service Station, where he'll delve into the nation's most cherished motorway pit stops, some of which have reached iconic status.
An insider shared with The Sun: "Taking the mickey aside, this is a show that will likely pull in quite impressive viewing figures. After all, service stations are a bit of a guilty pleasure for most of us."
JB to host his own Channel 5 documentary
(Image: Getty Images )
Article continues below
They added: "Though it is still a bit of a surprise to see someone has come up with the idea of dedicating an entire show to examining them. Even more surprising is the fact they've roped in a former pop star as the host, but execs seem to think it will work."
JB, who seems to be a popular choice on the telly at the moment, participated in Strictly last December, securing second place with professional dancer Lauren Oakley during the 22nd series, reports Edinburgh Live.
JB is on the rise to TV since his Strictly stint
(Image: Eamonn M. McCormack, Getty Images )
Despite finishing as a runner-up, JB's journey wasn't without its challenges after his initial professional partner Amy Dowden had to withdraw early due to health issues, passing the baton to Lauren.
JB and Amy were only six weeks into the competition when she had to leave prematurely on medical grounds after collapsing backstage and falling ill.
JB hosts The One Show alongside Lauren Laverne
(Image: BBC )
Since then, he's been concentrating on his television career with several hosting stints on BBC's The One Show. In the new hour-long documentary, JB will be solely in charge of hosting, traversing the UK motorways in search of the best road pit-stop for fans.
The programme is in collaboration with a legitimate survey by consumer advocates Which?, as JB endeavours to identify Britain's best and worst service stations using a bottom to top ranking system.
Channel 5 has yet to reveal further details for Britain's Favourite Service Station which will be arriving in the coming weeks.
Article continues below
Strictly Come Dancing is available for streaming on iPlayer.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Metro
3 hours ago
- Metro
Strictly fans reckon they've cracked identity of first celebrity after huge clue
Eagle-eyed Strictly Come Dancing fans reckon they know who the first celebrity taking part in the 2025 series is. Speculation is currently rife, with just weeks to go until names start to be revealed for the lineup of the next series. We really know nothing at this stage, other than that all of last year's professionals will be back, and they'll be joined by two new pros: Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon. So as the BBC remains tight-lipped on this year's cast—and in stark contrast to 2024 when Olympian Tom Dean announced himself that he was taking part—Strictly viewers have had their detective hats on. And after Dani Dyer was spotted at the show's studios recently, they think it's a major sign she's going to waltz her way onto the ballroom floor later this year. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. The 28-year-old reality star's name has already been thrown around in the media, so ears definitely pricked up when one Reddit user shared that she'd been at the Elstree base. 'My daughter's a receptionist at Elstree and was super excited that she saw Dani Dyer at the studio yesterday. Something to do with Strictly??', wrote Serendipity21sworld. Instantly getting excited, Britishloozerr commented under the post: 'She is rumoured actually! I guess she will be on it, she'll be good'. 'i've heard her name floating around so thats brill news x', added Quick-Carob-2037. Meanwhile, a sceptical strictly_brotherhood pointed out: 'The celebs won't be at Elstree yet', leading to ab979 arguing it's still a possibility. 'Actually, last year the celebs did their costume fittings before they were announced, so it's possible she could be at elstree for that', they said. Dani, the daughter of Danny Dyer, has long been rumoured to be a 2025 Strictly star, with The Sun claiming in May that she'd signed a pre-show contract and was ironing out a fee. A source told the publication at the time: 'Bosses are thrilled she's agreed to take part and are ironing out her fee. 'She's bubbly, down-to-earth, and straight-talking, and producers reckon she'll make an ideal contestant—not to mention the bonus of having Jarrod [Bowen] and dad Danny in the audience supporting her.' Dani tied the knot with West Ham footballer Jarrod, 28, in the spring with a lavish ceremony. Looking gorgeous in a £10,000 dress, the former Love Islander got married in the Buckinghamshire countryside, surrounded by her nearest and dearest, including her three young children. Also there to celebrate her nuptials was, of course, dad Danny, with whom Dani has worked on several projects, from TV to podcasting. The dad and daughter duo are no strangers to the small screen; hence, Dani's reported Strictly signing would be far from the first time she's pushed herself out of her comfort zone in front of the nation. Jake Brown Tom Parker-Bowles Ashley Cain Stacey Solomon Miranda Hart Yinrun Huang Angellica Bell While she became known to everyone in 2018's Love Island, she's since appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox and Celebrity MasterChef and co-presented MTV's True Love or True Lies. As well as her Italian travel show with her famous father, she had her own soul-baring anxiety documentary in 2023, and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro for Comic Relief in 2019. Some may say this makes her perfect Strictly contestant material, which is pretty much the opposite of her dad, who has made it clear he will never do it. The 47-year-old previously revealed that he gets the call series after series, telling The Sun in his typical no-nonsense fashion: 'I get offered to do Strictly every year, and it's not for me. I've got no desire to be mincing around in sequins.' More Trending As for the rest of Strictly 2025, it remains to be seen who will be entering the ballroom. However, other rumoured celebs include The Traitors winner Jake Brown, Queen Camilla's eldest son Tom Parker-Bowles, former footballer Ashley Cain, TV presenter Stacey Solomon, and comedy favourite Miranda Hart. The BBC declined to comment. Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One in autumn. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: Strictly star announces major career change to star in 'dark' Hollywood thriller MORE: Bake Off winner addresses being quizzed over full-frontal nudity on OnlyFans MORE: Anton Du Beke laments wife's cruel chronic condition she'll 'suffer with for life'
Daily Record
3 hours ago
- Daily Record
BBC The One Show's Alex Jones makes return after 'heartbreaking' summer break
The One Show returned to BBC One on Monday evening with Alex Jones back at the helm after a "heartbreaking" end to her summer break, as she shared the ordeal she had faced. Alex Jones has returned to The One Show after experiencing a "heartbreaking" end to her family getaway. The BBC programme made its comeback on Monday following the summer hiatus. Hosts Alex and JB Gill welcomed viewers from the famous green sofa alongside guests Freddie Highmore from The Good Doctor and Anna Friel from Unforgivable, who both spoke about their current ventures. Kicking off the live transmission, Alex addressed audiences saying: "Hello there and welcome to your Monday One Show live on BBC One and iPlayer with JB Gill.." Former JLS member JB added: "and Alex Jones. Now we're back to share our evenings with you after an amazing few weeks of sport here on the BBC.", reports the Mirror. The duo then discussed England's Euros triumph against Spain on Sunday before chatting with their celebrity guests Freddie and Anna. This follows Alex's revelation that her family's kitten Sabrina suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle. The devastated host broke the distressing news whilst in the Lake District, where she and her loved ones had taken a postponed break on advice from renowned veterinarian Noel Fitzpatrick, who stepped in to treat Sabrina's broken pelvis. Despite the trauma, Alex confirmed her pet had received surgery and was now recovering. Recounting the distressing events of the past week, Alex shared with her followers: "We think our gorgeous little kitten, Sabrina, was hit by a car yesterday evening but despite breaking her pelvis, she managed to crawl back to the house to tell us that she was hurt." Following urgent medical attention, Sabrina was transferred to Professor Noel Fitzpatrick's renowned veterinary clinic for advanced care. Alex hailed the Supervet as "the light at the end of a pretty scary 24 hours", thanking him for his prompt intervention and support during what she described as an upsetting period for her family. She revealed that Noel had encouraged them to proceed with their holiday plans, recounting: "We were due to come to the Lake District the middle of last week and obviously all of this happened, but we did eventually make it. "Noel said, you know, she needs to stay with me anyway so you might as well go, because the kids were traumatised by the whole thing and disappointed - so we did come, and I'm so glad." Since 2010, Alex has been a familiar face on The One Show, initially joining forces with Matt Baker and subsequently presenting alongside a variety of co-hosts such as JB, Roman Kemp, and Ronan Keating.
Scottish Sun
3 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Vicky Pattison strips to leopard print underwear and reveals ‘strong, healthy' body after heartbreaking health struggle
VICKY Pattison has been praised by her followers for sharing an unedited picture of her "strong and healthy body". The ex-Geordie Shore star and TV presenter posted a photo in her underwear, taking a selfie in the mirror of her hotel in a matching leopard set after completing a charity trek for CoppaFeel. 5 Vicky shared a picture of herself in her underwear as she urged fans to embrace their healthy bodies Credit: Instagram/vickypattison 5 Vicky has just completed a trek in Iceland for CoppaFeel Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Starting off with her trademark humour, Vicky joked: "Imagine my utter shock and dismay when after 3 days trekking through the Icelandic mountains I don't instantly look like a Victoria secret angel/professional athlete/waif like model?!!! HOW RUDE??? 😂" She then turned serious and urged people to appreciate their bodies no matter what they looked like as long as they were healthy. "This is just a little reminder that strong, healthy bodies are what we all should be aiming for… and healthy looks quite different on everyone ♥️" she wrote. "Instead of obsessing over how we look.. I feel like instead we should be focusing on how we feel and what we're capable of 😍" Praising CoppaFeel, which raises awareness and money for breast cancer charities, she wrote: "I am proud of my little body and what it got me through last week… and I am even prouder of the women I trekked with that have survived breast cancer or are living with this awful disease. "THEIR bodies, achieved incredible things last week.. and they deserve to be celebrated 🥹" "It's time we shifted our perspective and focused on health, happiness AND feeling good.. rather than some unobtainable and toxic aesthetic," she noted. "Every lump, bump, scar, stretch mark and tiger stripe on our body tells a story.. whether that be of strength, resilience, experience or pure joy.. "These things make us who we are and we shouldn't hide them away.. we should celebrate them." Friends, family and celeb pals were quick to send their love to the star and praise her loving message. Doctors gaslit me into thinking I wasn't ill – experts failed me & now I may never be a mother, reveals Vicky Pattison Gaby Roslin wrote: "Bloody love you ❤️ gorgeous through and through ❤️" prompting Vicky to respond, "right back at you missus 😍" Zoe Ball added: "Love you lady pants. keeping it real." "Always gorge! …. Always ❤️" added Cat Deeley. Cake making TikToker Keith Scovell added: "Love love love this. Our body's are a album of our lives and we should embrace it all 🙌🙌" 5 The star has been honest about her health battles over the past few years Credit: Instagram Vicky's Discovery Vicky's journey with her body comes after she revealed she had been diagnosed with PMDD after being "gaslit" for years by medical professionals into believing nothing was wrong with her. PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) left Vicky suffering from anxiety, depressive moods, rage, crippling cramps, and a feeling of hopelessness that, at points, left her with suicidal ideation. "I was told everything from, 'This is just PMS, everyone experiences it, other women can just handle it better' to, 'This is psychological — you need antidepressants.' 'I was told by one doctor, 'Maybe it'll be better if you lose weight.'' Her voice breaks when she reflects on the battle she still faces. Vicky says: 'Every month, you lose yourself — and as I've gotten older, it's gotten worse. "It used to last a few days, but now it's seven to ten days before my period. 'I'm anxious, I'm emotional, I'm exhausted, and I'm completely unrecognisable from the woman I am the rest of the time. 'The things that bring me joy don't bring me joy.' 'I broke down when she said I had PMDD,' Vicky said of her diagnosis after turning to private medical care three years ago. 'I'd had five years of being gaslit.' 5 Vicky has been praised for her honest approach to her changing body Credit: Instagram
