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Ashley Banjo

Ashley Banjo is a British dancer, choreographer, and television personality, best known as the leader of the dance troupe Diversity, which won Britain's Got Talent in 2009. He has served as a judge on shows like Dancing on Ice and Got to Dance.

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Patsy Kensit reduced to tears on new BBC show as she struggles to bond with co-stars because 'people have hurt her in the past'

03/04/26 08:49

The star, 58 - who shot to fame as a child actress - is set to star in the upcoming eighth series of Pilgrimage: The Road To Holy Island on BBC Two. The show will see seven famous faces, who all have different beliefs, take part in a route across of 390km network of trails of North East England....read

Carol Vorderman reveals agonising health battle that left her sobbing in pain after 'taking on too much TV work and suffering burnout' wreaked havoc on her body
22/10/25 12:53
The 64 year old appeared on the ITV programme to chat to Ben Shephard , 50, and Cat Deeley , 48, about the upcoming Pride of Britain Awards that she is hosting alongside Ashley Banjo , 37.
Strictly's Vicky Pattison wears another of her wedding dresses to the Pride Of Britain Awards as she arrives with dance partner Kai Widdrington
20/10/25 20:06
Vicky Pattison looked incredible as she arrived at the Pride Of Britain Awards as she revealed she had made a sustainable fashion choice for the red carpet.
Diversity's Jordan Banjo leaves Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard open-mouthed as he yanks down jeans in middle of This Morning interview to show off new tattoo
12/05/25 12:09
Britain's Got Talent street dance troupe member Jordan, 32, featured on the ITV daytime show alongside co-stars Ash Banjo, 36, and Perry Kiely, 29.
Dancing On Ice forced to apologise after judge Christopher Dean swears live on air during show's 'most boring ever semi-final' amid fears series could be 'AXED' after 20-years
02/03/25 21:00
The Olympian, 66, was scoring Corrie actor Sam Aston , 31, and pro partner Molly Lanaghan's perfomance when he suffered a slip of the tongue.
Dancing On Ice fans beg bosses to BAN dangerous move that 'will kill a contestant one day' - after 'risky' routine leaves them 'screaming' at their screens
24/02/25 17:02
The remaining celebrities took to the ice rink on Sunday to show off their best moves in a bid to win a place in the semi-final.
Dancing On Ice viewers all have the same complaint about Charlie Brooks' routine - but did you spot the problem?
17/02/25 09:48
The former EastEnders star and her skating partner Eric Radford showed off their best moves to the 1981 tune Never Too Much to mark 80s week
Fans rush to defend Holly Willoughby's plunging pink dress after she transformed into Wicked's Glinda for Dancing On Ice Movie Week
27/01/25 11:09
Fans have rushed to defend Holly Willoughby's outfit choice after she opted for a very plunging pink gown for Sunday's Dancing On Ice.
Holly Willoughby has a magical makeover for Dancing On Ice Movie Week in a cleave-boosting ballgown as she transforms into Wicked's Glinda - but Stephen Mulhern fails to convince as green-skinned Elphaba
26/01/25 18:55
Holly, 43, looked sensational in a sparkly pink ballgown with a plunging neckline that showcased a glimpse of her cleavage and huge skirt made of layers of tulle.
Dancing On Ice faces viewer backlash as fans slam 'abrupt' show ending and 'pointless' format change
13/01/25 01:53
After half of the celebrities took to the ice for the first time, with the other half due to perform next week, Torvill and Dean closed out the ITV show's launch episode with a classic performance.
Dancing On Ice viewers slam 'abysmal' scoring from the judges as they complain Corrie star Sam Aston's routine was overmarked
12/01/25 20:49
The show's fans have branded judges, Oti Mabuse, Olympic skating champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, and Diversity dancer Ashley Banjo, 'woke' after they dished out 7s.
RECAP: Dancing On Ice 2025 - Celebrity skating contest returns to ITV and bosses make major change
12/01/25 17:22
MAILONLINE BLOG: Catch up on our live coverage of the first episode of the 2025 series of Dancing On Ice as the celebrity skating competition returns to ITV.
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Sky's Got To Dance star dies aged 45 as group confirms sad news and fellow dancers pay tribute
09/01/25 10:19
Sky's Got To Dance star Leon Heywood has passed away aged 45 after his dance group announced the sad news of his passing on Wednesday.
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Ashley Banjo opens up on 'dad guilt' at Christmas as hectic schedule keeps him away from home
25/12/24 22:02
Ashley Banjo has opened up about struggling with 'dad guilt' over the Christmas period as his busy work schedule keeps him away from home.
Ashley Banjo recalls the surreal moment he received a surprise phonecall from Prince Harry and jokes he 'should have poached his number'
23/10/24 15:17
Ashley Banjo revealed Prince Harry once gave him a phone call as he attended the Pride Of Britain Awards in London on Monday.
Duncan Bannatyne's glamorous wife Nigora Whitehorn, 44, flashes her lingerie in a sheer dress as she joins her husband, 75, at the Pride Of Britain Awards
22/10/24 08:48
The multi-millionaire business tycoon, 75, looked dapper in a single-breasted navy blue blazer and black tailored trousers.
Gemma Atkinson puts on a leggy display as she towers over fiancé Gorka Marquez on the Pride of Britain red carpet... despite Spanish dancer wearing stacked heels!
21/10/24 23:58
Gemma Atkinson larked around on the Pride of Britain Awards 2024 red carpet with her fiancé Gorka Marquez on Monday night,
Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova admits she 'isn't friends' with ex Kai Widdrington following their split as she insists their dances 'will always be amazing as they're professionals'
21/10/24 23:50
The dancers reportedly ended their two-year romance after 'emotionally drifting away from each other,' with sources claiming the pressures of touring together took a toll on their relationship.
Gladiators stars Livi Sheldon and Ella-Mae Rayner look incredible in leggy thigh-high slit gowns as they attend the 2024 Pride Of Britain Awards
21/10/24 23:30
Livi, 30, who is known as Diamond, wore a black dress with a semi-sheer lace corset top and a tiered skirt.
Craig Revel Horwood bears a striking resemblance to Rylan Clark as he sports a beard and dons sparkly suit at the Pride of Britain Awards 2024
21/10/24 22:14
Craig Revel Horwood had a striking resemblance to Rylan Clark as he sported a beard and donned a sparkly suit at the Pride of Britain Awards 2024 on Monday night.
Tasha Ghouri wows in a white one-shouldered corset gown at the 2024 Pride Of Britain Awards
21/10/24 21:22
The Love Island star, 26, looked incredible in a white one-shouldered gown, that featured a corseted bodice with jewel embellishments.
Sophie Habboo wears an elegant satin slip dress as she looks loved-up with husband Jamie Laing at the 2024 Pride Of Britain Awards
21/10/24 20:35
The Made in Chelsea star, 31, put on an elegant display in a pale blue satin slip dress that featured mesh inserts.
Kym Marsh flaunts her incredible figure in a sexy black dress and a VERY voluminous hairstyle as she attends the Pride Of Britain Awards
21/10/24 20:21
The actress, 48, caught the eye with a dramatic voluminous hairstyle as she posed up a storm on the red carpet at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.
Helen Flanagan turns heads in a very busty plunging gown as she walks the red carpet with boyfriend Robbie Talbot at Pride Of Britain Awards
21/10/24 19:40
The actress, 33, who has been dating the former footballer, 43, for nine months, looked incredible in the hot pink satin number.
Ekin-Su Culculoglu channels Kylie Minogue in a hooded gown as she poses up a storm at the Pride of Britain Awards 2024
21/10/24 19:36
Ekin-Su Culculoglu channeled Kylie Minogue in a hooded gown as she posed up a storm at the Pride of Britain Awards 2024 on Monday night.
Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova channels Elsa from Frozen as she dazzles in a silver gown on the Pride of Britain red carpet
21/10/24 19:02
Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova dazzled in a silver gown as she took to the Pride of Britain Awards red carpet on Monday night.
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Kelly Brook dazzles in a sparkly black gown as she cosies up to dapper husband Jeremy Parisi at the 2024 Pride Of Britain awards
21/10/24 19:00
Kelly Brook put on a typically glamorous display on Monday as she and husband Jeremy Parisi attended the 2024 Pride Of Britain awards at London's The Grosvenor House Hotel.
Warwick Davis smiles alongside his daughter Annabelle at Pride Of Britain Awards in first red carpet appearance since the death of his wife Samantha
21/10/24 18:47
Annabelle, 27, opted for a checked double breasted blazer with a black strapless top and leggings.
Princess Andre, 17, looks glam in and black and white strapless gown as she joins dad Peter, step-mum Emily and brother Junior at the 2024 Pride Of Britain Awards
21/10/24 18:28
Princess Andre dressed to impress on Monday night as she joined her stylish family at the 2024 Pride Of Britain awards at London's The Grosvenor House Hotel.
Carol Vorderman commands attention in glitzy mirrored gown as she arrives on the red carpet ahead of hosting the 2024 Pride of Britain Awards
21/10/24 17:56
The presenter, 63, dazzled on the red carpet in a silver figure-hugging gown that clung to her incredible curves and was adorned with hundreds of mirrored fragments and intricate sequins
Frankie Bridge stuns in a bridal-style gown with a corseted bodice and dramatic skirt at the 2024 Pride Of Britain Awards
21/10/24 17:46
The TV presenter, 35, turned heads in a bridal-style gown as t he 2024 Pride Of Britain Awards got underway on Monday.
Zara McDermott puts on a dazzling display in a dramatic sequinned ballgown as she poses on the Pride Of Britain Awards red carpet
21/10/24 17:40
The former Love Island star, 27, looked nothing short of sensational in the strapless dress, which boasted intricate sequin details and a slit of mesh panelling down the middle.
Oti Mabuse cuts a chic figure in a one-shouldered black dress with a dramatic white overskirt as she graces the Pride Of Britain awards red carpet
21/10/24 17:14
Oti Mabuse looked nothing short of sensational on Monday as she graced the red carpet of the 2024 Pride Of Britain awards at London's The Grosvenor House Hotel.
Pride Of Britain Awards 2024: Maura Higgins puts on a VERY busty display in a perilously plunging gown while Cat Deeley stuns in yellow as they join Frankie Bridge and Helen Flanagan on the red carpet
21/10/24 16:20
The 2024 Pride Of Britain Awards got underway on Monday night, with some of the UK's biggest stars descended on London's Grosvenor House Hotel for the glitzy event.
Huge ITV show shelved after bosses fail to recruit celebrities in time for filming
01/10/24 08:29
The Real Full Monty has been 'shelved' for the moment being - after ITV bosses struggled to find celebrities in time to strip down naked for cancer.
Variety Club Showbusiness Awards winners: Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch lead the way as they pick up a gong for their podcast while Sheridan Smith is honoured for her contribution to acting and singing
28/04/24 23:11
Abbey Clancy, her husband Peter Crouch and Sheridan Smith were among the big winners at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards on Sunday night.
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Dancing On Ice fans are left bewildered as Adele Roberts gets a perfect score despite several mistakes: 'She hasn't skated on her own anywhere near enough!'
10/03/24 20:11
Judges gave Adele, 45, a flawless 40 points score although fans didn't agree much and pointed out she didn't 'skate enough on her own'.
Dancing On Ice 2024 final results: Ryan Thomas is crowned winner as he beats Miles Nazaire and Adele Roberts after Greg Rutherford was forced to QUIT hours before the show following major injury
10/03/24 20:04
Ryan Thomas was crowned Dancing On Ice 's 2024 winner alongside his pro partner Amani Fancy during Sunday's action packed live final.
Dancing On Ice semi-final RESULTS: Amber Davies is eliminated despite scoring FULL MARKS after landing in the skate-off alongside Adele Roberts
03/03/24 20:03
The Love Island star, 27, just missed out on a place in next weeks final after landing in the dreaded skate off alongside Adele Roberts.
The REAL reason Ashley Banjo is missing from Dancing On Ice for the second consecutive week as Johnny Weir replaces Diversity star yet again
25/02/24 18:31
Dancing On Ice judge Ashley Banjo has been replaced for a second week in a row during Sunday night's ITV show.
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Diversity CANCEL their show at the last minute as Ashley Banjo is 'struggling to walk' after painful injury
18/02/24 09:55
The former Britain's Got Talent 's stars were due to perform at Sheffield City Hall as part of their 2023 Supernova tour.
Dancing On Ice viewers call for Johnny Weir to be permanent judge on ITV show as he replaces Ashley Banjo
11/02/24 19:14
American figure skater Johnny, 39, made his debut on the judges panel during Musicals Week, as well as performing for fans.
Dancing On Ice's Greg Rutherford forced to skip dress rehearsal after suffering injury leaving his appearance on live show in doubt
11/02/24 16:53
The former track and field athlete, 37, who is partnered with professional Vanessa James, 36, already skipped the dress rehearsal, with future performances in doubt.
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Dancing on Ice reveals a BRUTAL twist which could see safe celebrities skate for the last time - after Claire Sweeney's shock elimination
10/02/24 18:03
Celebrities are feeling hot under the collar ahead of this weekend's show as they are now feeling the pressure more than ever before.
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Dancing On Ice introduces ANOTHER shock twist ahead of this week's show after revealing there will be a double elimination
09/02/24 15:15
Dancing On Ice have revealed a new twist for the current series ahead of Sunday night's show which will include a double elimination.
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Dancing On Ice's Greg Rutherford considering third Olympics with professional partner Vanessa James
09/02/24 10:24
The former track and field athlete, 37, who is partnered with professional Vanessa James, 36, on the show spoke of how the Canadian ice skater had inspired him.
Dancing On Ice judge Ashley Banjo to be replaced by American figure skater as ITV show announces huge shake-up
06/02/24 11:13
American figure skater Johnny Weir, 39, will take the dancer's place on the panel, as well as performing on the show.
Ryan Thomas shows off his muscular physique in a pair of tiny Calvin Klein briefs as he gets a VERY deep spray tan for Dancing On Ice
05/02/24 13:36
The Coronation Street star, 39, showed off his muscular physique in a pair of tiny Calvin Klein briefs as he got a very deep spray tan ahead of Dancing On Ice on Sunday.
Dancing On Ice fans are left disappointed as Amber Davies 'unfairly' tops leaderboard without doing any solo skating: 'She didn't skate once on her own!'
04/02/24 21:57
The Love Island star, 27, took to the ice rink with a Cha-Cha routine which got her the highest score of 34 - but fans were left than impressed as they branded the judges' choice 'unfair'.
Dancing On Ice fans fume as they insist judges are repeatedly 'over-marking' some celebrity contestants while others are 'stitched up'
04/02/24 20:48
Dancing On Ice viewers were left unimpressed during Sunday's episode of the show as they insisted the judges were favouring some celebrity contestants over others.
Dancing On Ice's Claire Sweeney is third star to be eliminated after landing in the skate off with Lou Sanders as SHOCK twist is revealed
04/02/24 20:02
The soap star , 52, despite dislocating her rib during rehearsals had taken to the rink for a burlesque themed performance as she skated and sung live.
Dancing On Ice's Ricky Norwood 'threatens to quit show after furious argument with pro partner Annette Dytrt during heated training session'
03/02/24 22:14
Ricky Norwood reportedly stormed out of Dancing On Ice training and threatened to quit the show this week.
Hannah Spearritt breaks her silence with a teary message after S Club 7 star was the second star eliminated from Dancing On Ice
29/01/24 20:35
Hannah Spearritt has broken her silence after she became the second Dancing On Ice to be eliminated when there was no skate off. The former S Club 7 star, 42, was voted off on Sunday's episode.
Dancing On Ice Movie Week: Hannah Spearritt is the second star to be eliminated... while Amber Davies is plastic fantastic after Barbie routine earns her highest score of the series
28/01/24 20:01
Hannah Spearritt was the second star to be eliminated from Dancing On Ice on Sunday night as the celebrities took on Movie Week.
Dancing On Ice viewers brand the ITV show a 'fix' as Lou Sanders is 'robbed again' after she scores less than Corrie's Claire Sweeney: 'The judges are so biased!'
28/01/24 19:53
Fans claimed Lou Sanders had been 'robbed again' after she received another low score of 22 from the judges - after landing in last week's skate off.
Dancing On Ice FIRST LOOK: Amber Davies transforms into Barbie in leggy pink dress while Claire Sweeney channels Cruella de Vil for Movie Week
28/01/24 17:42
The Dancing On Ice contestants will take on Movie Week on Sunday night's upcoming show.
Dancing On Ice bosses tease a HUGE twist ahead of live show as the contestants face a format shake-up
23/01/24 17:04
The ITV competition returned to screens two weeks ago and fans have already seen Ricky Hatton and his partner Robin Johnstone be eliminated.
Ricky Hatton puts on a brave face as he is seen for the first time since his elimination from Dancing On Ice
22/01/24 19:49
The former pro boxer, 45, was the first contestant to be booted out of the ice skating competition on Sunday's episode - as he's seen for the first time leaving his hotel.
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Inside Adele Roberts' cancer recovery: Dancing On Ice star, 44, reveals training is curing her chemo-ravaged FEET and how the show has helped her 'reclaim' her body after health battles
22/01/24 11:27
The BBC Radio 1 favourite, 44, opened up during a candid moment about the challenges of taking on the ice skating competition following her bowel cancer battle.
Dancing on Ice fans rage that Lou Sanders was 'robbed' and 'under-marked' - leaving her in the dreaded skate off
21/01/24 22:05
Dancing on Ice fans have slammed the judges for 'under-marking' Lou Sanders after she ended up in the dance off. Lou, 38, competed against former boxer Ricky Hatton in the skate off.
Dancing On Ice 2024: Ricky Hatton is the first contestant eliminated after facing the dreaded skate off with Lou Saunders... while Adele Roberts and Eddie The Eagle top the leaderboard with an incredible 27.5 points
21/01/24 20:02
This week, Adele Roberts , Claire Sweeney , Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards, Lou Sanders, Miles Nazaire , Ricky Norwood will all perform their well-practised dances.
Dancing On Ice's Stephen Mulhern comes prepared in hilarious protective costume as he returns to show alongside contestant Ricky Hatton after boxer PUNCHED host to ground
21/01/24 19:20
Dancing On Ice host Stephen Mulhern returned for a second round with contestant Ricky Hatton during Sunday's episode of the show after the retired boxer 'punched' him.
Dancing On Ice star's 'place on show hangs in the balance after they suffered painful knee injury which may leave them unable to skate'
17/01/24 00:53
A Dancing On Ice star's place on the show this week is reportedly hanging in the balance after they suffered a nasty injury during rehearsals.
Stephen Mulhern responds after being 'punched' by 'strong' boxer Ricky Hatton during his Dancing On Ice debut as he admits it 'did hurt a lot'
15/01/24 17:10
Stephen Mulhern has responded after being 'punched' by boxer Ricky Hatton during his Dancing On Ice debut on Sunday.
Oti Mabuse reveals the realities of motherhood as she pumps backstage ahead of her glamorous Dancing On Ice return... three weeks after announcing birth of first child
15/01/24 10:23
The professional dancer, 33, made a glamorous return to the judging panel of the skating show just three weeks after announcing the birth of her child.
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Josie Gibson gushes over her former co-star Holly Willoughby after the pair reunited on Dancing On Ice: 'She's back on our screens where she belongs!'
15/01/24 01:44
Josie Gibson was reunited with her former This Morning co-star Holly Willoughby during Dancing On Ice on Sunday evening.
Dancing On Ice's Stephen Mulhern makes scoring blunder during hosting debut alongside Holly Willoughby
14/01/24 23:30
During Stephen's debut show, he made a mistake while talking to the judges after Hannah Spearitt and Andy Buchanan's performance to Ariana Grande's Break Free.
Dancing On Ice fans claim they've already picked their winner as star is branded 'absolutely brilliant' for week one skate by show judges
14/01/24 22:11
Dancing On Ice viewers have already branded one star their winner after they impressed them with their first performance of the series on Sunday.
Dancing On Ice viewers all have the same complaint as the ITV show returns for a brand new series
14/01/24 22:05
Dancing On Ice viewers all had the same complaint as the ITV series returned for a brand new series on Sunday.
Dancing On Ice host Holly Willoughby announces huge shake up to to the way viewers vote for their favourite skating duo
14/01/24 21:49
Dancing On Ice burst back onto our screens on Sunday night, and with it came a surprise. For the first time in history, voting will be free and only available online.
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Dancing On Ice fans delighted to see Holly Willoughby return to screens following her three-month hiatus: 'She's back where she belongs!'
14/01/24 21:25
The former This Morning host, 42, graced screens on Sunday night nearly three months since she learned about an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her.
Dancing On Ice fans can't stop comparing Ricky Hatton to former contestant famous for their hilarious blunders after scoring just 12.5 for his first performance during series launch
14/01/24 21:11
Dancing On Ice viewers branded Ricky Hatton 'the new Todd Carty' as the retired boxer took to the rink during the series opener on Sunday.
Dancing on Ice viewers in hysterics as Ricky Hatton PUNCHES new host Stephen Mulhern and sends him flying to the ground on live TV
14/01/24 20:47
The new series saw Holly Willoughby back on TV, almost three months after she learned of an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her, with Stephen making his debut as Phillip Schofield 's replacement.
Ricky Hatton faces the skate off with his partner Robin Johnstone as judges score them 12.5 during Dancing On Ice launch show
14/01/24 20:11
Ricky Hatton and his professional partner Robin Johnstone are facing the first skate off in next week's Dancing On Ice.
Holly Willoughby makes her grand return to TV alongside new co-host Stephen Mulhern after leaving This Morning and retreating from the limelight following kidnap threat
14/01/24 19:15
The presenter, 42, looked incredible in a dazzling silver strappy dress as she welcomed new co-host Stephen Mulhern, 46, to the show.
Dancing On Ice's top secrets revealed: From the clever hack judges use to keep warm to the 'must have essential' that contestants 'can't live without'
14/01/24 14:53
As the latest batch of Dancing On Ice contestants get into the swing of things they would be wise to learn the tricks of the trade. Read what Mark Hanretty and Dan Whiston revealed.
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Oti Mabuse admits her body 'has changed so much' since giving birth to her first child three weeks ago as she returns to the dance studios ahead of Dancing On Ice
07/01/24 16:56
The professional dancer, 33, who welcomed her first child just three weeks ago with husband Marius Lepure, revealed it was 'really nice' to get back dancing in the studio again.
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Oti Mabuse looks elegant in a white gown in official Dancing On Ice shot as she's set to return to show three weeks after announcing birth of first child
06/01/24 20:00
The professional dancer, 33, put on a stunning display as she is set to return to screens for the ITV show three weeks after announcing the birth of her first child .
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The Real Full Monty fans break down in tears as 'inspirational' celebs including Gemma Collins and Pete Wicks strip off to raise awareness of life-saving cancer checks
12/12/23 23:44
The Christmas special saw the celebrities bare all and strip naked to get people talking about cancer and checking themselves to raise awareness for the disease.
The Real Full Monty's Pete Wicks reveals the reason he signed up for the show after testicular cancer scare when he found a 'big lump'
12/12/23 01:23
Pete Wicks admitted he ignored the 'big lump' he found on his testicle because he 'didn't want to know' as he spoke out about his cancer scare during an appearance on The Real Full Monty: Jingle Balls on Monday.

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