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‘This truly touched me’ – DWTS’ Arthur Gourounlian fights back tears as Joanna Donnelly performs emotional tribute dance

RTE Dancing With The Stars judge Arthur Gourounlian was moved to tears by Joanna Donnelly’s touching tribute to Pomegranate, a charity close to her heart.

Arthur has two children with his husband, Brian Dowling, who were delivered to them via surrogacy by Brian’s sister Aoife.

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Arthur Gourounlian fought back tears on Dancing With The Stars tonight[/caption]
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Joanna Donnelly’s performance was dedicated to a cause close to Arthur’s heart[/caption]
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Joanna’s dance was dedicated to the charity Pomegranate[/caption]

Tonight was dedication night on Dancing With The Stars, and RTÉ weatherwoman Joanna Donnelly dedicated her dance to the charity Pomegranate.

Pomegranate helps families to pay for fertility treatment.

For the dance, the 54-year-old performed an elegant Tango to the song Dreams by The Cranberries.

After finishing her dance, making her way over to the judges, Joanna was visibly emotional as she wiped her tears off her face.

Also moved by the performance was Arthur Gourounlian.

Joanna’s choice of charity is a cause very close to the heart of Arthur’s as both of his kids were delivered via surrogacy.

Fighting back tears, Arthur gushed: “Joanna, this truly touched me. Sorry, yeah, and I can still relate to this story; your passion for wanting to help and build families.

“I actually saw through your steps, the tango everything, you know, it was beautiful. I finally got told was beautiful…”

Arthur apologised as he tried his best to contain his tears, as the audience began to clap in a sign of support.

He continued: “You need to remember that everything is possible. Dreams can come true, and no matter what, you should never give up on your dreams. Keep believing and keep dreaming.”

The remainder of the judges were blown away by their performance and gave them glowing reviews.

Brian Redmond rejoiced: “I think you need to brace yourself just a little bit, because I have to say, I think that’s probably the best I’ve seen you dance…

“This is what it’s about. It’s about improving and progressing. And there’s no doubt about it, you are improving week on week level.”

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Karen Byrne, also moved by the performance, assured Joanna that she did her dedication justice: “I’m sure Noah and all the families that you helped would be so proud of you tonight.

“Like Brian said, you are getting better every week, and that’s what the show is. It’s about progression, and after that dance, you should be very proud of yourself. It was beautiful.”

To round off the judges views, Lorraine Barry said: “I know that music is soft and that’s where that emotion comes out, but at the same time, the frustration sometimes of what people are going through, I would like to see a little bit more of that drama, just to add a little bit more to it, but saying that it was still a great dance for you. keep it up.”

Joanna finished tonight with her highest ever score from the judges receiving an impressive 24.

After hearing the judge’s critiques Joanna told viewers how much the charity means to her.

She explained: “For me, it was always important to use my voice to advocate for other people, and it’s very, very personal, intimate, silent struggle.

“People tend to not talk about it, and that’s their right to be private. But I wanted to give them the voice should they want to use it, and the access to the knowledge that there are so many more people that are going through that I loved the dance.

“I thought I was so touched that somebody could could find those movements and those steps and everything.”

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Erling Haaland’s dad trolls Arsenal with seven-word post after Man City ace was brutally trolled in Gunners celebrations

ERLING HAALAND’s dad hit back at brutal trolling from Arsenal with an even icier message.

Alf-Inge Haaland saw the Gunners milk a 5-1 win over Manchester City by copying his son’s goal celebrations and posting the picture afterwards.

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Arsenal taunted Man City by sharing this picture of team-mates hailing Myles Lewis-Skelly after he scored amid a second-half spree[/caption]
Manchester City players after a goal.
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Fans appeared divided over whether Erling Haaland’s dad has helped out his son by intervening online following the 5-1 loss at the Emirate[/caption]

Awkward, if not angry, feelings between the clubs have run high following a dramatic 2-2 Prem draw at the Etihad last September.

Haaland Junior struck first but City only rescued a point against the 10-man Gunners when John Stones scrambled an equaliser eight minutes into stoppage time.

The Norwegian hitman then inflamed a tense situation by telling Arsenal chief Mikel Arteta to “stay humble”.

Gunners defender Gabriel Magalhaes led the apparent animosity that followed.

He said, “It’s a battle, a war” and insisted: “It’s normal to have provocative acts in football, it’s part of the game.”

And simmering emotions were ratcheted up when Gabriel hailed Martin Odegaard‘s opener by rejoicing in Haaland’s face

The former Borussia Dortmund star then soared to equalise in the 55th minute.

Haaland chose to mark his goal coldly, with a look that bordered on a smirk.

Alf-Inge Haaland and Jan Aage Fjortoft at a Manchester City match.
Alf-Inge Haaland hit back after Arsenal crowed on social media
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But the Gunners then netted four times without reply –  through Thomas Partey, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kai Havertz and Ethan Nwaneri – to return second in the Prem.

And Lewis-Skelly, in particular, taunted Pep Guardiola’s men with the way he lauded his strike.

The left-back, 18, mimicked a Haaland celebration by sitting on the ground, as if meditating, while his team-mates looked down on him.

Defeat left champions City 15 points and three places behind leaders Liverpool.

And Arsenal’s media team responded to their side’s thumping victory by sharing a snap of a cross-legged Lewis-Skelly being mobbed.

The Gunners added the words: “This team” – along with a clenched fist.

Ex-Man City defender Haaland Senior quickly replied: ” «This Team»  that wins everything. Ehhhhh, not” – followed by a blue heart.

That’s a reference to City winning six of the last Prem titles, whereas Arsena’s last silverware came when winning the FA Cup in 2020.

But fans were divided over whether Alf-Inge’s intervention was helpful for his son.

One observer posted: “Stay humble has gone crying to his dad I see.”

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Gabriel couldn’t resist a cheeky encounter with Haaland
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Another added: “Watch your boy, he is still eating humble pie.”

But some supporters appeared to back Haaland Senior as they mocked the Gunners’ announcement.

One said: “That result wins them the social media trophy until Newcastle bounce them out of the only competition they could win this season.

That’s because Arsenal visit Newcastle in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final, 2-0 down from the first leg.

And a few fans were positively delighted by Alf-Inge.

One wrote: “Spot on. More a***d about winning made-up social media battles than trophies.”

Arsenal fan holding a sign that says "Stay Humble Eh" with "Haaland" crossed out.
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Arsenal fans hadn’t forgotten Erling Haaland’s comments[/caption]

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How Arsenal’s DJ brutally trolled Erling Haaland just seconds after Man City thrashed 5-1 at the Emirates Stadium

ARSENAL’S DJ savagely trolled Erling Haaland after Manchester City’s humuliating 5-1 loss at the Emirates.

The Gunners destroyed their Premier League rivals in a match that saw them getting some revenge after losing the title to City by a whisker the previous two seasons.

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Arsenal destroyed Manchester City at the Etihad
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Erling Haaland of Manchester City reacting during a game.
Arsenal’s DJ then decided to troll Man City superstar Erling Haaland
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The North Londoners opened the scoring with Martin Odegaard after just two minutes but Man City equalised with Haaland, 24, in the second half.

Mikel Arteta‘s men then went on full blast as they thrashed the Citizens with goals by Thomas Partey, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kai Havertz and Ethan Nwaneri.

This marked another embarrassing display for Pep Guardiola’s men, whose woeful season continues.

However, the Emirates’ DJ decided to pour some more salt in the visitors’ wounds.

And they targeted Haaland following his confrontation with Arteta in the two teams’ first Premier League meeting at the Etihad in September where they drew 2-2.

After a fiery clash in Manchester the star striker was heard telling the the Arsenal boss: “Stay humble, eh? Stay humble.”

That was after the Spanish tactician was fuming with John Stones’ last-gasp equaliser taking place after the allocated seven minutes of stoppage time.

Haaland also had a furious confrontation with Gabriel Jesus and Lewis-Skelly after his comments towards Arteta.

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The Arsenal DJ never forgot and decided to poke some fun on the Norway international after the final whistle.

That is why Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Humble’ hit started echoing around the Emirates.

This was seen as a direct hit for Haaland after a miserable performance.

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Claudia Winkleman reveals Channel 4 quiz show bosses slapped her with huge rule after being ‘told off’ ahead of return

CHANNEL 4 bosses slapped Claudia Winkleman with a golden rule ahead of its return to screens.

The Strictly star’s quiz show, called One Question, is back for a second series – over two years since its first.

Claudia Winkleman on the set of One Question.
Claudia Winkleman has revealed her quiz show bosses don’t trust her
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Claudia Winkleman on the set of One Question.
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The Strictly star’s show One Question returns to screens later this month[/caption]

It sees Claudia 53, invite a pair of contestants to answer one single question, giving them 20 possible answers.

With £100,000 on the line, the game progress as they try to eliminate each incorrect answer, taking them closer to the jackpot prize.

But despite asking the important questions, Claudia has revealed show bosses don’t trust her – and they’ve had to give her a telling off, warning her not to drop hints to the contestants.

She explained: “I really want to help them [the contestants].

“But that’s why they don’t give me the questions, and certainly not the answers, before we’re in the studio.

“No one trusts me. When we did one of the run throughs and I knew the answer, the bosses were like ‘Stop winking and making
strange noises’.”

During one game, Claudia admitted she was left sobbing on set after a huge win.

The Head and Shoulders star said: “There is a big win and obviously I can’t give you any details, but I did cry.

“I don’t really cry because I’m over 50, wearing too much fake tan and too much eyeliner, but it was a proper moment.

“It was a proper moment for everyone in the studio and that’s when you know it’s good.”

One Question on Channel 4, stream or watch live from Friday 14th February at 8pm

Claudia Winkleman's career so far

Holiday (1992–1996): Claudia started her TV career as a travel show presenter, delivering segments from exotic locations.

Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two (2004–2010): Although she worked on a few shows between Holiday and Strictly, Claudia really came into her own as a presenter on this spin-off, where she could be seen offering behind-the-scenes gossip and interviewing contestants. She hosted It Takes Two from its inception until Zoe Ball took over from her in 2011.

Strictly Come Dancing (2014–present): After Sir Bruce Forsyth left the BBC show due to health concerns, Claudia joined Tess Daly as a co-host of the main show. This is one of the jobs Claudia is best known for.

Film 2010 (2010–2016): Claudia succeeded Jonathan Ross as the host of the BBC’s flagship film review show in 2010. She was praised by The Guardian for being a “passionate and engaging advocate of cinema” in this role.

The Great British Sewing Bee (2013–2016): Claudia brought her wit to the crafting competition for three years.

The Traitors (2022-present): Claudia’s dark hair and resting mysterious face have become synonymous with this hit reality show. Despite her attempts to leave after the first series in case future seasons flopped, BBC bosses were determined to keep her on, so it seems unlikely she’ll stop heading up the show anytime soon.

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