“Hello, Grandad…” — Bradley Walsh’s World Turns Upside Down As Son Barney Prepares For Fatherhood

For years, Bradley Walsh has been the man who never fails to raise a laugh — the quick-witted star who can turn chaos into comedy in seconds. But this week, the 63-year-old entertainer is said to have been left in tears, not on set, but in his own living room.

The reason? His son Barney has quietly shared life-changing news: his girlfriend, former Miss World Stephanie Del Valle Diaz, is expecting their first baby

Bradley is about to become a grandfather — and friends say the moment the words were spoken, he simply couldn’t hold it together.

“Bradley was completely overwhelmed,” one family friend revealed.
“He’s always been incredibly proud of Barney, but this took him to another emotional level. He hasn’t stopped smiling since.”

Sources say Barney, 27, and Stephanie, 29, discovered the pregnancy earlier this month but chose to keep it private until doctors confirmed everything was progressing well.

When they finally broke the news to family over the weekend, they described it as:

“The best news of our lives.”

Despite their public profiles, the couple have always kept their relationship fiercely guarded — rarely sharing details online. But those closest to them say this moment has deepened their bond in a way nothing else could.

“Barney has gone straight into protective-partner mode,” another insider said.
“He’s treating Stephanie like absolute royalty.”

From Beauty Crown To Baby Cradle

Stephanie, who was crowned Miss World in 2016, once spoke openly about wanting children “when the time felt right”. Now, friends say she is glowing with happiness, quietly preparing for motherhood while keeping the spotlight firmly away from her growing bump.

“She’s calm, excited, and completely focused on the future,” a source said.
“This is the chapter she always dreamed of — just on her own terms.”

“Grandad Brad” Is Already Dreaming Big

For Bradley, the news feels like the ultimate full circle.

Viewers watched him and Barney forge an unbreakable bond on Breaking Dad — now that story is evolving into something far more profound.

“He’s already jokingly calling himself ‘Grandad Brad’,” a friend laughed.
“He’s talking about baby names, prams, even planning little adventures for the baby.”

Those who know him best say this moment has unlocked a whole new side of the TV legend.

“Bradley always said being a dad was the proudest role of his life,” the insider added.
“Now he’s about to step into a role that’s even more special — and he’s absolutely bursting with love.”

SECRET PAIN FINALLY REVEALED: Hamza Yassin has made a stunning admission about a time he was homeless — and the lie he kept from his parents for almost a year

Strictly champion Hamza Yassin – who is on Countryfile this evening (Sunday, January 4) – once opened up about being homeless for almost a year.

The star, 35, revealed once that he lived in the back of his car for nine months after moving to a village in Scotland during his 20s.

Hamza lived in his car for a while in his 20s (Credit: CoverImages.com)

Hamza Yassin on living in the back of his car for nine months

Speaking to The Guardian back in 2024, Hamza admitted that during the early days of his career, he lived in the back of his car.

The star was based in the Highlands of Scotland, where he lied to his parents, telling them he was living in a cottage.

“When I was 21, I went on holiday with a friend to the Highlands. Two weeks later, I was back there for good. I told my parents I was living in this beautiful, quaint cottage. ‘There’s no signal,’ I would tell them, ‘so don’t bother ringing me. I’ll call you!’ The truth was I was living in my car, just trying to make ends meet.

“I parked at the local ferry terminal and blocked the sign that said ‘No overnight parking’. I lived there happily for nine months, doing odd jobs – cutting grass, chopping logs, and moving furniture. I calculated I needed £50 a month to survive and, as I was an ex-rugby player, I had the strength to do all sorts of manual work. During that time, I was cutting my teeth as a wildlife cameraman whenever I could – I was determined that I wouldn’t go back to Northampton with my tail between my legs and say to my parents: ‘I’ve been defeated, the dream is over.’”

Hamza lied to his parents about his living arrangements (Credit: BBC)

Hamza on living in his car to ‘make ends meet’

It all worked out in the end for the star.

“Luckily, it paid off. As well as doing housekeeping, I was also taking photos of otters, eagles, pine martens, dolphins, whales and red deer. That experience taught me everything I needed to know about the profession,” he said.

In an interview with The Times in November 2025, Hamza admitted the hardest part about living in his car was trying not to be spotted by the locals.

“Not being spotted sleeping in the back by the locals. I was waking up at 8am, pretending I was going on the ferry. It turned out that they knew, they just never quizzed me. I didn’t have a fridge. I had showers at a local campsite. I’m sometimes asked if I find it tough being a black man in the countryside.

I feel like I’ve conquered the world’

“I usually say that the wildlife doesn’t care. People were curious, not suspicious. They’d say, ‘What are you doing here?’.”

The star was then asked whether it feels like a luxury having his own home now.

“The sea is about 20 metres in front of the house. I see dolphins, orcas, eagles, red deer, otters. I felt like I’d conquered the world. I put in a wood-burning stove and had double-glazed windows. But I’d survived the west coast winters with double hoodies and duvets. It’s what we do as wildlife camera operators — go to remote places where there isn’t a Four Seasons hotel,” he said.

Read more: Hamza Yassin’s heartfelt confession about finding love after ‘living alone since uni’

Catch Hamza on Countryfile tonight (Sunday, January 4) from 6pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. 

 INSIDE 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT  A Strictly Come Dancing co-star has shared the first glimpse inside Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay’s “unforgettable” wedding at Bath Abbey

Adam Peaty‘s Strictly Come Dancing co-star Dan Walker has shared the first glimpse inside the Olympian’s ‘unforgettable’ wedding to Holly Ramsay.

Olympic swimmer Adam tied the knot with Gordon Ramsay‘s daughter Holly, who stunned in a lace gown, on Saturday at Bath Abbey.

Now TV presenter Dan, 48, who competed on Strictly with Adam in 2021, has taken to Instagram to share a photo of the couple’s order of service and gushed over the ‘wonderful’ day.

Dan, who attended the ceremony with his wife Sarah, wrote: ‘We had a lovely time celebrating with @adam_peaty & @hollyramsayy yesterday.

‘Great wedding, top people, wonderful service, unforgettable reception, brilliant speeches and we got to sing some bangers in the church too’.

As well as showing off the illustrated cover of the order of service, Dan included a picture from inside, showing the words to the hymn Be Thou My Vision, which also soundtracked his Instagram post.

Adam Peaty’s Strictly Come Dancing co-star Dan Walker has shared the first glimpse inside ‘unforgettable’ wedding to Holly Ramsay

Olympic swimmer Adam tied the knot with Gordon Ramsay’s daughter Holly, who stunned in a lace gown, on Saturday at Bath Abbey

Meanwhile Adam’s Strictly co-star Sara Davies shared a series of selfies from the ‘special day’ and said the reception meal was ‘hands down the best wedding food I’ve ever had’.

She wrote: ‘Yesterday I had the privilege of being at this amazing man’s wedding – and it also gave me a moment to reflect on how lucky I’ve been to have him in my life over the past four years.

‘From the first day we met on Strictly, we’ve been firm friends, and it was a real honour to sit in Bath Abbey and watch him get emotional as the love of his life walked down the aisle.

‘It was such a special day. Simon and I had the best time, the service was beautiful – and I’m sure you’ll not be surprised to hear me say, it was hands down the best wedding food I’ve ever had.

‘Wishing my wonderful friend and his gorgeous bride a lifetime of happiness together.’

On Sunday, Cruz Beckham also shared a selfie with brother Romeo during the bash.

Holly Ramsay swept into her wedding in Bath Abbey on the arm of her celebrity chef father, but keeping her lace gown concealed beneath a billowing hooded ivory cloak.

If the influencer appeared nervous as she made her way through a chaotic crowd of onlookers before she headed down the aisle to exchange vows with Adam, she had good reason.

Now TV presenter Dan, 48, who competed in Strictly with Adam in 2021, has taken to Instagram to share a photo of the couple’s order of service

He wrote: ‘We had a lovely time celebrating with @adam_peaty & @hollyramsayy yesterday. Great wedding, top people, wonderful service, unforgettable reception’

Dan attended the ceremony with his wife Sarah

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The VERY humble origins of Adam Peaty’s father-in-law to be, Gordon Ramsay

`For behind the couple’s lavish nuptials lay an ugly family drama which resulted in the groom’s mother – and nearly every member of his family – excluded from the dazzling ceremony amid claims of snobbery and classism.

Sitting at home more than 130 miles away in Staffordshire, Adam’s broken–hearted mother Caroline was said to be ‘beside herself’ with grief at missing what should have been one of the happiest days of her life.

Speaking from the council house where Adam grew up, the 59–year–old told The Mail on Sunday: ‘I’m not going to be hurt like this again’.

She had told Daily Mail that she felt as if Holly and Adam ‘have cut my heart out’.

This newspaper can also reveal that, moments before he walked into the abbey clutching the hand of his five–year–old son George, Adam Peaty was sent a devastating text message by his aunt Louise, who was also not invited to the wedding.

In it, she wrote: ‘I hope you never suffer the depth of pain you have put your mother through and despite it all she loves you still. Shame on you both. Shame.

‘Remember on this, your happiest day, and on each anniversary of your happiest day, that you hurt your mum so deeply her soul screams.’

The roots of this terrible family conflict go back to September 2024, when Adam and Holly snubbed wider members of the Peaty family by not inviting them to their engagement party.

‘Remember on this, your happiest day, and on each anniversary of your happiest day, that you hurt your mum so deeply her soul screams.’

Meanwhile Adam’s Strictly co-star Sara Davies shared a series of selfies from the ‘special day’ and said the reception meal was ‘hands down the best wedding food I’ve ever had’

She wrote: ‘Yesterday I had the privilege of being at this amazing man’s wedding and it gave me a moment to reflect on how lucky I’ve been to have him in my life over the past four years’

‘It was a real honour to sit in Bath Abbey and watch him get emotional as the love of his life walked down the aisle. It was such a special day’, she said

Sama beamed with pal Dan inside Bath Abbey

On Sunday, Cruz Beckham also shared a selfie with brother Romeo during the bash

Sara stunned in a black and blue patterned gownwhich she cinched in at the waist with a belt

Sara and Adam met on the 2021 series of Strictly Come Dancing

Caroline, who spent years ferrying her son to early–morning training sessions, was also not invited to Holly’s glamorous hen do at Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds last month, even though the bride’s mother, Tana Ramsay, and friends including Victoria Beckham, were at the extravagant bash.

Despite everything Caroline sent a card and gift to her newlywed son for his 31st birthday today.

Meanwhile, Adam’s 73–year–old great–aunt Janet, who was also left out of yesterday’s wedding, told The Mail on Sunday: ‘I just feel so sorry for Caroline.

‘I can’t believe he’s done this to his mother who’s done so much for him from an early age. To be treated like this is not kind.’

Despite being shunned, devastated Caroline had threatened to turn up at the wedding anyway – and, if barred from entering the abbey, stand outside and watch from the street.

She said yesterday that she changed her mind after her husband Mark convinced her it would be ‘too upsetting’ to go along.

Had she defied her son’s ban, she would have found herself face–to–face with five security guards, placed in front of the abbey’s ancient and elaborately carved wooden doors, which were framed by decorative columns of white roses and hydrangeas.

The Ramsay family splashed out thousands on the venue, where weddings normally cost around £2,500, block–booking it for the day to ensure the service took place in absolute secrecy.

Having found fame and fortune for his foul–mouthed antics in the kitchen, Gordon Ramsay was on his best behaviour as he helped his 25–year–old daughter from a black Rolls–Royce which drew up outside the Gothic abbey at about 12.30pm.

He was seen whispering in her ear before kissing her cheek while an attendant straightened her crumpled outfit.

Buffeted by an icy wind, the pair were mobbed by well–wishers shouting ‘Merry Christmas’ as they passed.

Waiting inside for a first glimpse of the bride was a celebrity–studded congregation, including Sir David and Victoria Beckham, who are no strangers to family feuds themselves.

Adam’s mother Caroline (picture), who spent years ferrying her son to early–morning training sessions, was not invited to the couple’s wedding – or to Holly’s glamorous hen do last month

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Happily married! Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay leave Bath Abbey after getting wed in front of Beckhams

Their sons Romeo and Cruz and daughter Harper, who are close friends of the Ramsays, were also there – but not estranged son Brooklyn.

Marcus Wareing from Masterchef: The Professionals and his wife Jane were also there.

The ensuing ceremony, one guest later told The Mail on Sunday, was ‘beautiful and very emotional’.

Like Adam, who is a devout Christian, Holly was determined that they would exchange vows in a religious service. Peaty’s son George, from a previous relationship, was said to have played a pivotal role in the ceremony.

The three bridesmaids were Holly’s older sister Megan, 27, younger sister Tilly, 24, and Adam’s sister Bethany – the only member of his family to be invited to the event, as well as to the hen party.

Other relatives said Bethany had been included as one of the bride’s attendants because she ‘fits in’ with the Ramsays’ glamorous world.

In what was seen by some as a display of defiance against her family, Bethany linked arms with Holly’s eldest sister as they entered the abbey carrying white arum lilies.

The bridesmaids wore red flowing dresses designed by Victoria Beckham. The former Spice Girl also wore one of her own frocks, a £1,290 teal number, and the dark green silk dress worn by the bride’s mother, 51–year–old Tana,was also from Lady Beckham’s label. Peaty, meanwhile, slicked back his hair and wore the same dinner suit as his new father–in–law.

There was no word, however, on the designer behind Holly’s romantic floral–patterned lace dress which was kept under wraps until the influencer was inside the abbey, away from prying cameras.

Other than the glaring absence of Peaty’s family, the bride and groom were declared man and wife without any drama. The newlyweds left church at around 1.30pm to a joyful peal from the abbey bells and were driven away to their reception at Kin House, a Georgian manor house 17 miles away, near Chippenham.

There, guests were served a wedding banquet which featured prawn cocktail, beef Wellington and pan–roasted halibut followed by a tarte tatin. A tradition wedding cake was served at 8pm.

A source said: ‘Holly and Adam have been meticulous in their planning and it’s come together perfectly. They couldn’t wait to share everything with their guests.’

While the ceremony and reception were conducted in the utmost secrecy, it’s likely they will feature in an upcoming Netflix documentary series about life in the Ramsay family.

Its airing – expected early next year – may well be the first proper glimpse Caroline Peaty will get of her own son’s wedding.

For the time being, mother and son remain tragically at loggerheads, unable to mend their differences and patch up their formerly close relationship. This is one story in search of a happy ending.

In a season dominated by chaos, clashes and record-breaking votes, something extraordinary happened in the I’m A Celebrity jungle this year.
Not loud.
Not flashy.
Not dramatic.

Just quietly, beautifully transformative.

Tom Read Wilson — the gentle, eloquent TV personality known for his charm and kindness — walked into the jungle as a familiar face. But he walked out as something far bigger:

 a national sweetheart, an LGBTQ+ icon, and the emotional centrepiece of the entire season.

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 The Contestant Who Won Without Playing the Game

While others fought, panicked, clashed, or strategised, Tom did something radical:
He simply chose to be kind.

And that decision changed everything.

He grounded the camp.
He uplifted every teammate.
He reminded Britain that softness is not weakness — it is power in its purest form.

Across social media, viewers were unanimous:

“He’s the spirit of the series.”
“Reality TV needed this energy.”
“Tom Read Wilson restored my faith in humanity.”

His presence didn’t just entertain —
it healed.

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 The Emotional Arc No One Expected

Every season has a hero.
This year, that hero was not the loudest, the strongest or the most dramatic.

It was Tom — the soft-spoken storyteller whose compassion shaped the entire narrative.

He became the jungle’s moral compass.
Its warmth.
Its quiet strength.

Each episode revealed another layer of his resilience and depth — a steady glow in a setting designed to break people down.

By the time the public crowned AngryGinge the winner, tens of thousands were already saying the same thing:

“Tom is the winner in our hearts.”

And they meant it.

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 A Friendship That Redefined Masculinity

One of the most unexpectedly beautiful parts of Tom’s journey was his bond with rapper Aitch — a pairing so unlikely, so genuine, so charming that it captivated the entire nation.

They joked, sang, supported each other, and created the kind of friendship that breaks stereotypes and builds bridges.

It was more than TV chemistry.
It was representation.
It was connection.
It was joy.

Their promise to continue meeting for breakfast in the UK sent fans into a frenzy —
because some friendships simply feel iconic.

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 A Symbol Britain Didn’t Know It Needed

Tom didn’t try to be a hero.
He didn’t try to be an icon.
He didn’t even try to stand out.

He just showed up as himself — gracefully, unapologetically, authentically.

And that was enough to change people.

In a reality-TV world built on conflict, Tom proved something radical:

 That gentleness can lead.
That kindness can win.
That being real is unforgettable.

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 **Runner-Up? Yes.

Emotional Winner? Absolutely.**

Finishing second didn’t diminish Tom’s triumph — it amplified it.

The public didn’t fall in love with him because he conquered trials or outperformed rivals.

They fell for him because he made them feel something:

Seen

Safe

Hopeful

Connected

And at a time when people needed it most.

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 A Future Brighter Than Any Crown

Since leaving the jungle, Tom’s popularity has exploded.
His name trends daily.
Celebrities praise him publicly.
Young LGBTQ+ viewers call him a role model.
Parents say they want their kids to grow up like him.

And yet, through all the noise, Tom remains exactly who he was on day one:

Gracious.
Gentle.
Grateful.
Glowing.

He entered the jungle as a contestant —
and left as a symbol of hope.

 A reminder that in a world starved for kindness…
one gentle soul can shift an entire nation.

‘I Choose to Hold Back’: Mark Wright’s Mum Shocks Fans as She Reveals How She Keeps the Peace in His Marriage to Michelle Keegan

‘I Choose to Hold Back’: Mark Wright’s Mum Shocks Fans as She Reveals How She Keeps the Peace in His Marriage to Michelle Keegan

Mark Wright’s mum Carol has offered a refreshingly honest glimpse into her son’s marriage to Michelle Keegan, revealing that she deliberately “holds back” to avoid tension and rows within the family.

The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 38, and the Fool Me Once actress, also 38, tied the knot back in 2015 in a lavish ceremony at St Mary’s Church in Bury St Edmunds. A decade on, their relationship — and Carol’s role within it — has become a topic of open discussion on the family podcast Wright At Home.

During the latest episode, Carol responded to a letter read out by her daughter Jess, which described a familiar fear many wives share: that their mother-in-law behaves as if her son has been “stolen”. Carol admitted the feeling is complicated, explaining that sons inevitably change when a partner enters their lives. She said that while many mothers struggle with this shift, she chooses to take a step back, consciously holding her tongue so as not to overstep.

Carol acknowledged that when a woman joins the family, she can feel overpowering to others, which is precisely why she prefers to restrain herself rather than risk unnecessary conflict. However, she was quick to add that her silence does not mean indifference. She explained that if she ever felt her son was about to marry someone who was truly wrong for him and destined to make him unhappy, she would not hesitate to intervene — insisting that a mother’s instinct to protect never truly disappears.

Her daughter Jess was keen to shut down the long-standing stereotype of the “evil mother-in-law”, stressing that her mum is nothing like that in real life. Carol agreed, saying her ultimate wish is simple: that once her children marry, they remain happy and stay married forever.

The candid conversation comes at a particularly joyful time for the family. Mark and Michelle have just celebrated their first Christmas as a family of three after welcoming their daughter, baby Palma, earlier this year. Festive snaps shared on social media showed the couple surrounded by relatives at their Essex home, with Michelle smiling beside Mark while holding a champagne flute, and proud aunt Jess cradling baby Palma in a red velvet outfit beneath a beautifully decorated Christmas tree.

Jess later captioned the photos with a heartfelt message about gratitude and togetherness, reflecting on how lucky she felt to be surrounded by family — while also sparing a thought for those missing loved ones during the festive season.

“YOU DON’T HAVE TO STRUGGLE EVER AGAIN”: ANGRYGINGE BUYING HIS MUM A HOUSE WILL BREAK YOUR HEART!

This isn’t a story about trophies, follower counts or roaring crowds.

It’s a story about a boy who grew up watching his mum fight three jobs just to keep the lights on — and the man who finally told her she could rest.

Before the fame, before the jungle crown, before the £1.4 million cheers, there was a tiny flat that cost just £350 a month. No shower. Bills stacked on the table. A mother counting pennies while her son watched, powerless, learning far too young what it means to survive.

For years, AngryGinge carried those memories quietly. While the world saw a confident creator and reality-TV star, behind the scenes he never forgot where he came from — or who had sacrificed everything so he could dream.

Then came the day that changed everything.

With shaking hands, he stood in front of the woman who had never once given up on him and placed a set of keys into her palm.

A house.
Worth £420,000.
A place where she could finally breathe.

“You don’t have to struggle ever again,” he whispered.

There was no big speech. No cameras screaming for attention. Just silence, tears, and a mother realising that the child she once worried about every night had become the person who saved her.

In that moment, debts weren’t just cleared — a lifetime of pressure lifted. The battles she’d fought alone were finally over, and the son who grew up watching her bend but never break had given her the one thing she’d never allowed herself to want: peace.

This was never about winning a show.

It was about winning back a childhood.
About turning survival into security.
About proving that real wealth doesn’t shout — it delivers, quietly, with love.

And somewhere in that small, unspoken exchange of keys, AngryGinge didn’t just buy his mum a house.

He gave her a future.

 BROOKLYN BECKHAM CALLED OUT AS A ‘G̼R̼I̼N̼C̼H̼’  Fans were stunned as Brooklyn Beckham shared a cosy snap from his LA home — after skipping both Holly Ramsay’s wedding and the Beckham family Christmas.

Brooklyn Beckham has suggested he is feeling Grinch-like as he shared a picture of his dog dressed up as the character after skipping Holly Ramsay’s wedding.

The son of David and Victoria Beckham, 26, was said to be invited to the nuptials where Holly, 25, tied the knot with Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, 31.

It was reported that the Ramsays have an ‘open door’ policy when it comes to their relationship with Brooklyn, despite his bitter feud with his family.

The Ramsays and the Beckhams have been long-term pals, with the two groups of children growing up together after both families relocated to the U.S.

But rather than celebrating Holly’s wedding with the rest of the clan, Brooklyn remained in Los Angeles after also missing his own family Christmas.

Hinting at his thoughts on the day, Brooklyn posted a picture of one of his four rescue dogs wearing a green Grinch-themed hat.

Brooklyn Beckham has suggested he is feeling Grinch-like as he shared a picture of his dog dressed up as the character after skipping Holly Ramsay’s wedding

But rather than celebrating Holly’s wedding with the rest of the clan, Brooklyn remained in Los Angeles after also missing his own family Christmas

David and Victoria arrive for Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty’s wedding. Victoria wore one of her own frocks, a stylish £1,290 teal number

Sir David and Victoria Beckham were among the celebrity–studded congregation waiting for a glimpse of the bride and groom.

Their sons Romeo and Cruz and daughter Harper, who are close friends of the Ramsays, were also there – but not estranged son Brooklyn.

The Beckhams and the Ramsays have been close family friends since the early 2000s, with the two families striking a bond across the pond.

However, the famous brood aren’t short of their own family dramas either, with eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham having his own reported rift between with his father.

It comes as sources claim the family believe Brooklyn has blocked them in a move that appears to be a sign of his ‘complete estrangement’ from his family.

Sources familiar with the nuptials say Brooklyn, as someone who was once a central part of the Ramsay/Beckham gatherings, ‘will of course be missed’.

Despite being best friends since they were toddlers, the Daily Mail revealed that his relationship with Gordon and Tana’s eldest son Jack – now in the Marines – had also fizzled out.

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The newlyweds left church at around 1.30pm to a joyful peal from the abbey bells and were driven away to their reception at Kin House

The Ramsays and the Beckhams have been long-term pals, with the two groups of children growing up together after both families relocated to the U.S (pictured both families)

The dark green silk dress worn by the bride’s mother, 51–year–old Tana, was also from Lady Beckham’s label

It is believed that they have not spoken for some time, and according to friends of both families, their bond began to unravel when Brooklyn began dating Nicola.

Much like Brooklyn’s parents, there was no sign of Jack at Brooklyn and Nicola’s service to renew their wedding vows in the summer.

It is not known if Brooklyn was invited to Holly’s wedding and declined or if he didn’t make the guest list.

However other insiders have suggested it would be unlike Holly to have snubbed Brooklyn because the Ramsays are thought to take ‘the door is always open’ view when it comes to the 26-year-old.

And they allegedly feel it is a ‘huge shame’ he isn’t going as he and Holly were once very close – he and Jack even closer.

LABOUR SURRENDER! REFORM UK OFFICIALLY BECOMES BRITAIN’S LARGEST PARTY AS 100,000 MEMBERS ABANDON STARMER IN TOTAL REBELLION!

Labour panics as trade union members flock to Reform UK in major boost to Nigel Farage

Newly elected Reform councillor David McLennan says the ‘old parties are dead’ after Scotland victory |

Paul Nowak, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, issued the bruising verdict

Labour is facing a exodus of its traditional supporter base as trade union members flock to Reform UK, Sir Keir Starmer has been warned.

Paul Nowak, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), said the Prime Minister’s concern with his party’s dire polling results was causing it to bleed support to Nigel Farage’s political outfit.

“The government needs to focus relentlessly on the cost of living and then the polls will look after themselves,” the union boss stressed.

He added: “Politicians are focused on the minutiae of polls while ordinary people are focused on the minutiae of their bank accounts.”

As head of the TUC, Mr Nowak represents around 5.5 million workers as the UK’s national federation of trade unions. In his remarks, Mr Nowak celebrated Labour’s workers’ rights package passed just before Christmas and the abolition of the two-child benefit cap.

Nevertheless, he warned a failure to “deliver the ‘change’ that was on the front of the Labour manifesto” was leading voters to Reform, chief among them his own members.

The TUC chief acknowledged significant numbers of trade unionists were now backing Reform and cautioned against dismissing their concerns.

“A lot of our (union) members vote Reform. But we should not be going around calling them racists,” he told The Independent.

Keir Starmer has been warned trade union members are leaving Labour and flocking to Reform UK

Adding further incentive for labour’s traditional backbone, Reform has also recently flirted with more traditional left-wing economic polices, including promises to nationalise steel production and water companies.

Seemingly conceding this political realignment could propel Mr Farage into Downing Street, Mr Nowak also outlined his concerns for a Reform UK government.

“A Farage-led government would be a disaster for workers. Those new rights that we’ve just secured would be under attack,” he claimed.

The union boss feared a “return to austerity” and the “privatisation of our NHS” under Reform.

Trades Union Congress boss Paul Nowak said Labour were losing support by not handling the cost of living crisis

It would appear many of Mr Nowak’s own members, and the British public at large, do not necessarily share his worries as Reform continues to dominate the political landscape.

Earlier this month, Reform UK became the largest political party in Britain by membership after Labour’s share collapsed by 100,000.

Internal figures showed Sir Keir’s party has fallen below 250,000 in paid-up members since the 2024 General Election.

Meanwhile, Reform UK’s membership total stands at 270,859 on its live counter, just 12 months after overtaking the Tories on 131,680.

Meanwhile, the momentum of Mr Farage’s party appears to be similarly reflected in opinion polling.

Reform currently enjoys an imperious lead of seven points over Labour, according to YouGov.

In return, Labour’s support has dwindled from 34 per cent at the last election to just 20 per cent, according to More in Common.

Reform UK is also seeing results in real terms, winning 65 council seats since May’s local elections.

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK continue to dominate Labour in opinion polling

Mr Farage claimed a quadruple victory on December 12 after Reform UK picked up wards in Scotland, Lincolnshire and County Durham.

Compounding the misery for Sir Keir, Labour are facing challenges to its left in the battle for union support.

Unison, Britain’s largest union, recently elected Jeremy Corbyn ally Andrea Egan, who has pledged to reduce support for Labour.

The nation’s second biggest union, Unite, is also in talks to disaffiliate from the party.

𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙿𝙷𝙾𝚃𝙾 𝚃𝙷𝙰𝚃 𝚂𝙰𝙸𝙳 𝙴𝚅𝙴𝚁𝚈𝚃𝙷𝙸𝙽𝙶 Adam Peaty’s estranged brother has shared a devastating photo of himself and their mum standing alone outside Bath Abbey — after they were dis-invited from the wedding to Holly Ramsay.

Adam Peaty’s estranged brother James has shared a pointed message with a ‘dark hidden meaning’ to his sibling after being uninvited to his wedding.

The Olympic swimmer, 31, married Holly Ramsay, 25, in a ceremony at Bath Abbey on Saturday, but the majority of the groom’s family were not in attendance.

According to new reports, Adam’s father Mark was the only person asked to attend their big day, however he was told he’d have to sit at the back ‘behind the plus ones’.

After being kicked off the invite list, James posted an old photograph with their mother Caroline Peaty standing outside of the wedding venue.

The poignant photo was deleted just 15 minutes after it was shared on his Instagram Story, perhaps signalling regret at how bitter the feud has become.

It won’t be lost on those who have followed the fallout the choice of location in the image, where Adam and Holly married just hours before the snap was posted.

The photo – taken on a different occasion – shows mother and son stood alone and dressed in what could be wedding finery in a symbolic move.

Notably, James – who was arrested for allegedly sending threatening messages to the athlete during his stag do – used a telling song alongside the image.

Adam Peaty’s estranged brother James has shared a pointed message with a ‘dark hidden meaning’ to his sibling after being uninvited to his wedding

The Olympic swimmer, 31, married Holly Ramsay, 25, in a ceremony at Bath Abbey on Saturday, but the majority of the groom’s family were not in attendance

According to new reports, Adam’s father Mark was the only person asked to attend their big day, however he was told he’d have to sit at the back ‘behind the plus ones’ (pictured Mark Peaty, Caroline Peaty and Adam)

James’ song of choice was a remix of ‘Speak Softly, Love’, which appears several times in the iconic Mafia film, The Godfather.

The first of the trilogy was released in 1972 and tells the story of the son of a Mafia boss Michael Corleone [Al Pacino] meeting ‘outsider’ Kay Adams [Diane Keaton].

Seemingly in this case, James is comparing The Corleones to the Ramsays, who are the more powerful family – while his brother Adam is ‘the outsider’.

The relationship deteriorates as Michael embraces his role as the Mafia boss, culminating in the last scene where the door shuts on Kay, symbolising her exclusion.

The now-deleted post of James and his mother was the only photo shared to his Instagram page, which has since been completely wiped of any images.

Adam and Holly have been at the centre of a bitter feud with his family, who were all uninvited from the nuptials, aside from his sister Beth who was a bridesmaid.

Most his family stayed at home 150 miles away while the couple tied the knot in front of 200 guests in Somerset.

A family source told The Sun on Sunday: ‘Frankly, it’s disgusting that it went ahead without Adam reaching out to his mum and dad beforehand.’

According to the publication, Mark was told by Adam’s sister Beth he was allowed to attend the ceremony but he had to sit at the back.

After being kicked off the invite list, James posted an old photograph on the day with their mother Caroline Peaty standing outside of the wedding venue (stock image Bath Abbey)

James Peaty, pictured second left alongside his brothers and parents, was questioned by police for two days before being released on conditional bail

The source added: ‘For him to turn around and tell Beth that his dad could come and sit at the back of the church is awful.

‘Mark was told he could sit behind plus-ones — who Adam has probably never even seen or spoken to.’

The insider also claimed that Caroline became emotional as soon as she saw the photos released following the big day.

In lieu of his parents or brothers, Adam’s swimming coach Melanie Marshall delivered a reading during the wedding breakfast.

In stark contrast, Holly’s parents were integral to the day with her famous father Gordon walking her down the aisle and her mother Tana giving a reading.

There was no sign of strife as the newlyweds beamed and made their grand exit from the historic 7th-century building following their ceremony.

They smiled as they made their way through an adoring crowd, keen to catch the loved-up couple, before they headed to the opulent Georgian manor, Kin House.

Meanwhile, Holly’s proud father, 59, was seen thanking members of the star-studded guest list, including the Beckhams, as they left the service.

Adam and Holly pictured together after their ceremony

In what was seen by some as a display of defiance against her family, Bethany linked arms with Holly’s eldest sister as they entered the abbey carrying white arum lilies

But the run-up to the wedding has been anything but plain sailing, sparking a toxic family row that captured the nation and left Peaty’s family disinvited to the celebrations.

Adam’s other family members fueled further speculation of a rift by flying a Union Jack flag upside down in Staffordshire.

The inverted flag – an internationally recognised symbol of distress – has been interpreted by some as a subtle dig aimed at Adam and his bride.

However, is not known whether it was a deliberate snub or a simple mistake made by the patriotic family.

Caroline had reportedly planned to crash the wedding but has since decided against it explaining ‘it would be too sad’ and she doesn’t ‘want to spoil his big day’.

Her change of heart came after she’d previously insisted: ‘I will be there, and I will watch from the street.’

However, her husband Mark dissuaded her from crashing the wedding, telling her it would be ‘too upsetting’ to be there.

Instead, the Peatys remained at their home in Uttoxeter – the same home from which Caroline used to ferry her son to and from his countless training sessions and competitions, all those years ago.

Holly swept into her wedding in Bath Abbey on the arm of her celebrity chef father Gordon

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Six weeks ago, Caroline revealed her hurt and bewilderment in the wake of an extraordinary family bust-up that had exploded into the public arena after Holly’s very glossy hen-do, to which she was not invited.

Photographs of the glamorous gathering, posted on Instagram, notably included the bride-to-be, her family and friends, Victoria Beckham, Adam’s sister Bethany, but not Caroline.

She was at home, looking after Adam’s son, George, five, from his previous relationship with Eirianedd Munro.

The move kick started a row between the families, and Adam’s brother James was even arrested over allegations he sent threats to the sportsman during his stag.

James was questioned by police for two days before being released on conditional bail after allegations he sent Adam a barrage of verbal threats while he was celebrating his stag weekend in the Hungarian capital of Budapest.

It was revealed at the time that Caroline was uninvited from attending his wedding as a result of a fallout and was branded a ‘narcissist’ by his own family over his actions.

But since then a source close to the Ramsays pointed to ‘wider problems’ in the Peaty family which they say lie at the heart of the fallout – and that they are serious.

The insider explained that there were ‘horrible’ threats of violence against Holly, and Adam and that police have been involved.

A family source told the Daily Mail: ‘The boys have always been close, and Jamie, who is a builder, even helped Adam renovate his house.

‘They’ve always got on, but Adam has changed with his new celebrity lifestyle and family.

‘Now James has a potential charge hanging over his head and his parents have the headache of being disinvited and banned from their son’s wedding.

‘This is so hurtful and distressing for our family.’

Adam was reportedly granted a huge police escort at Manchester airport on night after flying back home from his stag do.

“I JUST WANT TO WALK AGAIN…” Thomɑs Mɑrkle is wɑiting for ɑ prosthetic leg — hoping for one lɑst chɑnce ɑt independence… while still estrɑnged from Meghɑn Mɑrkle

Meghan Markle‘s estranged father Thomas had ‘much to celebrate’ this Christmas as he successfully began the arduous journey towards walking again.

Mr Markle, 81, had his left leg amputated below the knee earlier this month and was in intensive care for five days after suffering a massive blood clot which cut off circulation to his left foot.

But as he celebrated Christmas this week from his hospital bed in the Philippines, Mr Markle said: ‘I have much to celebrate. I am doing well and would like to thank all the people from around the world who have sent well-wishes.

‘I’m doing physiotherapy every day and have managed to sit on the side of the bed and even stood on my one remaining leg with the help of a nurse and a walking frame. That was a wonderful Christmas present. There is a long way to go but I am so grateful to the wonderful doctors and nurses who are taking such good care of me.’

Mr Markle is now in a hospital rehabilitation unit in the Philippine city of Cebu where he moved with his son Tom Jr. at this start of this year.

Tom Jr. celebrated Christmas at his father’s bedside alongside his girlfriend of nearly a year Rose, 28, and Mr Markle’s private nurse Christine.

He said: ‘Dad’s doing remarkably well considering what he’s been through. Rose and I visited him for Christmas and took him a card with tinsel and a few sweets taped to the inside. He’s on a special diet and has had to drastically cut back on sugar but the doctors said he could have a couple of candies to celebrated Christmas.

‘He was able to get out of bed and was taken by a wheelchair to a recreation room where he enjoyed food and entertainment with some of the other rehab patients. He’s in good spirits, grateful to be alive and working really hard to get better. He a brave man and is determined to walk again with the aid of a prosthetic leg.’

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Mr Markle has been doing daily physiotherapy in hospital to build up his strength

Thomas Markle and Caroline Graham in Mexico in 2019

Mr Markle (pictured here with his daughter in 2011) famously fell out with Meghan on the eve of her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry

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He had posed for some paparazzi pictures in the misguided view they would help improve his public image and then suffered two heart attacks which prevented him walking his daughter down the aisle at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.

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Meghan walked herself down the aisle part of the way but was escorted up to the alter by King Charles, an act Mr Markle called ‘extremely kind and generous.’

He said: ‘I will always regret not being able to walk Meghan down the aisle but King Charles stepped in and I shall be forever grateful to him. It was an extremely kind and generous thing for him to do.’

Mr Markle claims he received an ‘angry’ phone call from his daughter and Prince Harry as he recovered from the second heart attack – which led to their estrangement.

When he suffered a massive stroke in 2022 he did not hear from his daughter.

After his leg was amputated earlier this month she sent him a letter via the local US consulate which was presented to him in the presence of a lawyer who videotaped it being handed over.

Mr Markle has repeatedly said he would love to reconcile with his daughter and meet his grandchildren Archie, six and four-year-old Lilibet.

He has never met his son-in-law Prince Harry.

He is expected to remain in the rehab facility for at least three months as he learns to stand upright again, first with the aid of a walking frame and then with crutches. Doctors then hope to fit him with a prosthetic leg.

Tom Jr said: ‘There’s a long way to go but we had a lot to celebrate this Christmas.’