Channel 4 Grand Designs viewers appalled by ‘depressing’ floating home as Kevin McCloud in awe: ‘It’s absolutely awful!’
Grand Designs returned to Channel 4 on Wednesday, with a very unique home which left some viewers stunned.The first episode of the new series centred around Howard and Sarah, who dreamed of building a “floating” home in a tidal estuary in West Sussex.The house was deliberately designed to resemble a boat, with the pair hoping to build a “sleek, …
Will Kirk makes BBC Repair Shop admission as he shares sweet gesture for young daughter: ‘So important’
The Repair Shop favourite Will Kirk shared with viewers how he often uses special items on the BBC show as inspiration for gifts for his young daughter.Furniture specialist Kirk, 39, is now a father-of-two after welcoming a son last October. During the latest episode, he made a moving admission about his two and a half-year-old daughter.Wednesda…
Rowan Atkinson’s daughter issues rare public statement on ‘darkest days’ of parents’ divorce: ‘so much chaos and loneliness’
Rowan Atkinson’s daughter Lily Sastry has spoken out for the first time about her parents’ divorce, revealing how the split plunged her into “darkness and chaos”.The 30-year-old artist has opened up about the emotional impact of the 2015 breakup between her Mr Bean star father and her mother Sunetra Sastry.In a candid social media post, Lily des…
Melanie Sykes hires ‘security detail’ as star admits she cannot go out ‘as a single woman’
TV personality Melanie Sykes has revealed plans to hire security guards after feeling unsafe when out alone.The 54-year-old star explained on her YouTube channel that she now requires protection due to unwanted attention from strangers, particularly men.Sykes, who is best known for co-hosting Today with Des and Mel in the early 2000s and Let’s D…
Katherine Ryan shares health update following surgery after skin cancer diagnosis
Comedian Katherine Ryan has shared a health update following her second cancer surgery, posting a photo of her arm with a plaster on Instagram.The 41-year-old captioned the image with the word “Done” alongside a tick and a red heart emoji.This marks her second procedure in a week after revealing she had been diagnosed with melanoma.Ryan announce…
Sir Elton John, 78, ‘broke down for 45 minutes’ during new recording as ‘mortality’ fears mount: ‘How much time have I got?’
Sir Elton John has admitted he became inconsolable while recording a song that reminded him of his own mortality. The 78-year-old music legend wept for “45 minutes” during a session for his upcoming record Who Believes in Angels? with Brandi Carlile. The new album, slated to release in early April, also features contributions with John’s long-t…
ITV ‘AXES’ Dancing On Ice after 19 years on air as bosses confirm ‘No plans for another series’
ITV has reportedly axed Dancing On Ice after 19 years, with no plans for a 20th anniversary series in 2026.The popular skating competition, which first aired in 2006, will not return to screens next year.The decision means former This Morning host Holly Willoughby no longer has any programmes with ITV for the first time since 2004, when she star…
Lisa Hogan speaks out as Diddly Squat CASHLESS row erupts from disgruntled customers: ‘Please reconsider!’
Lisa Hogan has weighed in on the cashless society debate after a row emerged over Diddly Squat farm shop, owned by her partner Jeremy Clarkson, only accepting card payments. The 51-year-old Irish actress features alongside her 64-year-old partner on the popular Amazon show following happenings on the writer and broadcaster’s farm. The row came …
Kirstie Allsopp issues warning to London Mayor Sadiq Khan over ‘appalling’ sight: ‘Properly disgusting!’
Channel 4 star Kirstie Allsopp has publicly criticised the state of Euston Station’s taxi rank, issuing a stern warning to London Mayor Sadiq Khan.The 53-year-old presenter took to social media after spotting what she described as an “appalling” sight during a recent visit to the station.Allsopp, who hosts Love It or List It alongside Phil Spenc…
BBC embroiled in fresh ‘ageism’ row as former star, 43, told they were ‘too old’ to front flagship show
The BBC has found itself at the centre of a fresh ‘ageism’ claim as former presenter Sally Magnusson revealed she was told she was “too old” at just 43.Broadcaster Magnusson, now 69, was working for the broadcaster in 1999 when it faced the tragic loss of Crimewatch presenter Jill Dando.The newsreader, 37, was shot and killed on her doorstep in …