Month: February 2025

The Repair Shop star Brenton West has paid tribute to his co-star Dominic Chinea as he reflected on a “really hard fix” which aired on Wednesday’s episode of the BBC favourite.Silversmith and precious metals expert West, who joined the heartwarming series when it first debuted in 2017, was given the tricky task in the latest episode of repairing…

Vera star Brenda Blethyn has implied she might be willing to take part in a return of the beloved ITV series, explaining how much she “misses it”.The actress, 78, starred as the Geordie detective from the show’s debut in 2011 until it ended last year, but she seems to be thinking about the role a lot.The show came to a close back in early Januar…

Robbie Williams has caused a stir on social media after claiming he will perform at next year’s Super Bowl half-time show – before later revealing it was a joke. The former Take That star announced X just days after this year’s Super Bowl which saw Kendrick Lamar perform. Williams penned on X on Wednesday afternoon: “OMG. I’ve just been asked t…

Davina McCall is “doing really well” as she continues to adjust to life after undergoing brain surgery in November, according to her Masked Singer co-star Joel Dommett.The 57-year-old, who’s been appearing on screens of late in the hit singing competition, had a benign tumour removed just a few months ago and has been staying positive on social …

Harry Potter fans have been left with rather mixed emotions after it was reported American actor John Lithgow is in final negotiations to play Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series.The 79-year-old star is poised to take on the role of Hogwarts’ beloved headmaster, following in the footsteps of Richard Harris and Micha…

Monty Don has revealed he had to stage scenes for BBC’s Gardeners’ World, admitting to re-scattering already cleaned leaves to capture the perfect autumn raking sequence. The 69-year-old broadcaster, who has been hosting the show since 2003, shared the behind-the-scenes secret in Gardeners’ World magazine. He offered viewers a rare glimpse into …

Travis Kelce’s family reportedly ‘felt awful’ after Taylor Swift was brutally booed by Super Bowl fans on Sunday night.The pop star was in attendance to watch the Philadelphia Eagles secure glory with a straightforward 40-22 victory in New Orleans.Swift was sat watching the action unfold alongside rapper Ice Spice, with both of their faces appea…

Best-selling author Colleen Hoover has returned to Instagram after a three-week absence, and taken the drastic step to remove all photos featuring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni from her profile.The writer of It Ends with Us had deactivated her account on January 22 amid an escalating legal battle between the stars of the film adaptation.Her re…

English Heritage has announced a new set of blue plaques to honour cultural icons who have shaped London’s creative landscape.Hollywood star Audrey Hepburn and T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan are among six figures to be recognised with the prestigious markers across the capital.The plaques will also celebrate novelist Barbara Pym, artist Graham Suthe…

John Barrowman has firmly defended Gino D’Acampo and slammed ITV for “sexualising” his character as the TV chef faces “over 40” allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour spanning 12 years. The allegations first surfaced last week after ITV News claimed they had been investigating the TV chef – with This Morning staff allegedly raising conc…