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Vera fans tuned into the ITV series one last time on Thursday as leading lady Brenda Blethyn bowed out of the role after 14 years.The actress, 78, announced last year she'd decided to quit as the protagonist of the popular crime drama, and fans have since been on tenterhooks over the detective's fate.As she cracked one final case, the Geordie detective made an understated exit as she quietly retired.The final […]

Wayne Osmond, a member of the iconic family music group The Osmonds, has died at the age of 73.The singer passed away on New Year's Day 2025, as confirmed by his family to local ABC affiliate KTVX.He was known for performing alongside his brothers Alan, Merrill, Jay, Jimmy and Donny Osmond as part of The Osmonds.According to a family statement, Wayne Osmond "passed away peacefully last night surrounded by his […]

Molly-Mae Hague has appeared to offer an olive branch to Tommy Fury after he opened up about his "tough" 2024 whilst sharing his hopes for the new year, following his split from Molly-Mae Hague.The 25-year-old boxer posted a touching photo of daughter Bambi on his shoulders on social media."This little one keeps me going every single day," Tommy wrote. "2024... you were tough and taught me a lot. I'm more […]

James Corden and Ruth Jones have revealed that they nearly abandoned the 2019 Gavin & Stacey Christmas special halfway through writing it, believing the script was "awful".The show's creators, who play Smithy and Nessa in the hit BBC series, made the admission during the new documentary Gavin and Stacey: A Fond Farewell, which aired on BBC One.The pair explained how they came close to scrapping the entire project after reading […]

BBC The Traitors have been left overjoyed after host Claudia Winkleman, 52, unveiled a major change to her selection of who will betray their fellow contestants. The popular show returned to screens on New Year's Day with Winkleman leading a selection of contestants from across the UK to Ardross Castle near Inverness. However, the first twist of the show came as the contestants travelled by train to the picturesque Scottish […]

David Beckham has broken his silence after being overlooked for a knighthood in the New Year's Honours list.The former England football captain shared an upbeat social media post celebrating his family and reflecting on an "unforgettable year".Beckham, 49, who was notably absent from the latest honours list, chose to focus on the positives as 2024 drew to a close.The ex-Manchester United legend shared a series of family photographs on Instagram, […]

Sophie Ellis-Bextor's New Year's Eve BBC special has drawn mixed reactions from viewers after she kicked off 2025 with a star-studded disco-themed concert.The singer performed a medley of hits alongside special guests including Jessie Ware and Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears.While some fans praised the glittering performance, others took to social media platform X to brand the show an "awkward and breathless mess", pointing out flaws within the unaltered performances.The pre-recorded […]

Lisa Armstrong has urged certain media outlets to "leave me alone" following the publication of an article about her ex-husband, Ant McPartlin.Armstrong was married to the Saturday Night Takeaway star for 11 years after tying the knot in 2006 following a longtime relationship.They announced in January 2018 that they were divorcing and McPartlin married Anne-Marie Corbett in August 2021. He welcomed his first child Wilder with Corbett in May 2024.Armstrong […]

Reuben Owen and his girlfriend Jessica Ellwood have taken to social media to reflect on the first few months of their romance.The Our Yorkshire Farm star confirmed he'd struck up a new relationship in November after announcing his split from longtime girlfriend Sarah Dow earlier this year. Ellwood stayed out of the spotlight prior to striking up a romance with Owen, similarly working as a farmer in the Dales.In the […]