British vigilantes slash small migrant boats on French coastline

Britons have been filming themselves travelling to beaches in France and ‘destroying’ small  boats – gaining thousands of views in the process

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British vigilantes who spearheaded efforts to fly England flags across the country have launched a new anti-migrant protest – attempting to block illegal Channel crossings.

Using the term “Operation Stop The Boats”, members of the group have been filming themselves slashing small boats before they are used by migrants to cross the English Channel from France.

Posts on social media show members calling for other British men to join them in France, including making a direct appeal to football hooligans, saying “we need to make a stand”.

In one video message shared this week by a member of the Raise the Colours group – the grassroots movement that has seen flags fixed to lampposts, motorway bridges and roundabouts across England – two men are seen evoking military language and the spirit of the British fight against the Nazis in the Second World War.

Claiming to be recording from the northern French coast, one said: “Just like in the 1940s, we must take a stand, and it starts with the men of England and Britain.”

Making an appeal to “firms” – a phrase that refers to football hooligan groups – the other man added: “Our country is doing nothing. Weak government, weaker borders.

“They are doing nothing, so we need to make a stand, boys. Get the lads together, get your firms together, get the lads in the pub, get the lads down the bars, if you’re talking about it and you agree with what we are doing, give us a hand.”
The Government is under pressure to act after more than 36,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats (Photo: raisethecolours.org.uk/Instagram)
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The Government is under pressure to tackle the issue of migration amid a record number of asylum applications, surging small  boat crossings and protests at hotels housing asylum seekers.

On Monday, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out a package of reforms to asylum policies aimed at tackling illegal migration, telling MPs the current situation is “out of control and unfair”.

The latest videos shared by those linked to the Raise the Colours group have separately been referred to as “Operation Overlord”.

Earlier clips showed two men saying they were taking matters of illegal migration into their own hands and filming themselves stamping on and smashing a small boat’s engine.

In the clips, they refer to themselves as “patriots” and make a number of claims without evidence, such as that they are stopping “rapists and murderers” from “coming to a town near you”.
One video shared by the group (Photo: raisethecolours.org.uk/nstagram)
The flag-raising group, who have a combined 100,000 followers on X and Instagram, also posted a plea on X for donations last week, writing that they are: “STOPPING The  Boats, whether the migrants or government like it or not!”

Two videos from the group have recently been shared to the 1.7 million X followers of Tommy Robinson. The far-right figure and former leader of the English Defence League, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has previously been accused of mobilising football hooligan firms in an attempt to launch anti-Muslim rallies across the country.

Separately, French media reports that the Dunkirk Public Prosecutor’s office has opened a preliminary investigation into “aggravated violence” against migrants by suspected British far-right figures.

One of the details being examined by the French prosecutor is the claim that in September, four men waving British and UK flags verbally and physically attacked migrants on the French coast. It is alleged that they told the migrants they were not welcome in England and proceeded to steal some of their belongings.

The men are not the first anti-migrant figures to travel to France in a bid to take matters into their own hands.

In September, Ukip, Nigel Farage’s former political party, posted a video to their X account showing what appeared to be sleeping migrants in France being woken by people flashing strobe lights in their faces and shouting at them.

Nick Tenconi, Ukip’s current leader, also posted a video captioned: “In Calais hunting for illegal invaders trying to cross into Britain.”

The Home Office and French authorities were contacted for comment.

A chorus of boos rang out at the Royal Albert Hall when Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s voice was introduced during a comedy segment at this year’s Royal Variety Performance.

The jeering erupted during a sketch by the long-running radio impressionists Dead Ringers, whose cast includes Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, and Duncan Wisbey.

The group was performing as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations.

The annual charity event was recorded in November but aired on ITV on Sunday evening, with viewers at home left surprised that the negative response had not been removed from the final broadcast.

The sketch took the form of a  Celebrity Traitors parody, with performers impersonating successive occupants of Number 10.

While impressions of Tony Blair and Theresa May drew laughter from the crowd, the reception changed dramatically when the Starmer character appeared.

The performer playing the Prime Minister leaned into the hostile response, quipping: “Thank you, thank you. It’s so lovely to be here.”

The impersonator continued with a self-deprecating routine, stating: “I’ve absolutely developed a brilliant strategy for surviving the roundtable by making sure that no one will vote for me ever again. It’s called ‘being Keir Starmer’.”

The character added that he had narrowed down who wanted him gone to “everyone in Britain.”Viewers watching from home rushed to social media to share their astonishment that the moment had made it to air.One user on X wrote: “#RoyalVarietyPerformance OMG they didn’t bleep out the crescendo of boos. Starmer.”

Another posted: “Impersonators at the #RoyalVarietyPerformance move to Kier Starmer and there are boos across the audience!”

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A third commented: “Starmer must be in trouble, when even his impersonator get boo’d.”
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Perhaps most striking was the reaction from someone who had been present at the recording. They wrote: “The Dead Ringers Keir Starmer impersonation, oh my god they kept the booing in. I was there, I’ve never heard anything like it.” (sic)

The Prime Minister himself was not in attendance at the event.

The Prince and Princess of Wales were in attendance, marking their sixth appearance at the showcase following previous visits in 2014, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023.

Fans picked up on the fact the Prime Minister’s name sparked jeers form the audience

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Manchester comedian Jason Manford served as host, having previously presented the event in 2020 during the pandemic.

The evening featured an array of entertainment, including performances from Westlife, Jessie J, and Madness.

Magician Harry Moulding, who claimed the £250,000 top prize at this year’s Britain’s Got Talent final, also took to the stage.

Musical theatre was represented by the casts of Paddington The Musical and Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical.

Comedian Tom Davis appeared alongside Adrian Stoica and his dog, Hurricane, while Stephen Fry delivered a turn as Lady Bracknell.

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The 21-Year-Old German Girl Who Claimed to Be Madeleine McCann — DNA Results FINALLY Revealed  For days, the world waited in stunned silence. A young woman from Germany stepped forward, insisting she was Madeleine McCann — and the resemblance sent shockwaves across social media. Now, the lab has completed its analysis. The DNA results are in. And what they revealed has left followers reeling. The truth wasn’t just shocking — it raised disturbing questions about who she really is…

The story of the 21-year-old German girl identical to Madeleine McCann: THE DNA RESULTS ARE FINALLY IN. THE WORLD HELD ITS BREATH THE ENVELOPE IS OPEN. THE WORLD WAITS. IS THE GERMAN GIRL FINALLY THE LOST DAUGHTER? THE MOST ANTICIPATED DNA TEST OF THE DECADE IS COMPLETE. AFTER MONTHS OF TEARS, TELEVISION INTERVIEWS, AND TERRIFYING MEMORIES, THE LAB HAS SPOKEN. THE RESULT IS IN THE HANDS OF THE INVESTIGATORS. BY CRIME DESK REPORTERS CALIFORNIA — It was the moment that stopped the internet. Millions of people across the UK, Germany, and the US tuned in, holding their breath.

Heidi W., the 21-year-old German woman who has dominated headlines with her claims of being Madeleine McCann, sat on the edge of the sofa. Her hands were shaking. Next to her sat Dr. Fia Johansson, the private investigator and medium who whisked her away to a safe house in America after death threats began pouring in. For weeks, the evidence has been mounting, convincing even the harshest skeptics. THE EVIDENCE THAT COULD NOT BE IGNORED Why did the world believe her? Because the coincidences were too chilling to ignore. The Eye: Heidi possesses the exact same rare Coloboma—a defect in the iris—at the exact same 7 o’clock position as Madeleine.

Doctors called it “statistically impossible” to be a fluke. The Marks: She has identical birthmarks on her leg and face. The Missing Past: Her German parents could not produce a single photo of her mother pregnant. Her childhood medical records were mysteriously missing. The Memories: Heidi described a “white building” and a “beach” in her nightmares, despite living her whole life in landlocked Poland and Germany. She recalled a man who touched her—a man whose face looks undeniably like the police sketch of the prime suspect. THE PARENTS’ SILENCE Perhaps the most damning piece of the puzzle was the behavior of her own family.

When Heidi begged for a DNA test to prove she was their daughter, her mother blocked her number. Her father refused to speak. They threatened to commit her to a mental asylum if she didn’t stop talking. “If I am your daughter,” Heidi cried in a viral video last week, “why won’t you just give a sample and prove it? What are you hiding?” THE THREE POSSIBLE OUTCOMES As the host held the sealed envelope containing the results from a top-tier forensic genealogy lab, the atmosphere in the studio was electric. There were only three possibilities: She is Madeleine: A miracle. The investigation ends, and the McCanns are reunited. She is a Stolen Child: She is not Madeleine, but she is a kidnapping victim from another family, confirming her “parents” are criminals. The Delusion: It was all a tragic coincidence of biology and trauma. THE MOMENT OF TRUTH The studio went silent. The seal was broken.

The paper was unfolded. Dr. Johansson looked at the data. She looked at Heidi , whose eyes were filled with tears of hope. She looked at the camera. “The test compared Heidi DNA markers against the known profile of Madeleine McCann,” she began, her voice steady. “We also checked for heritage markers. If she is Madeleine, she will be British.” Heidi closed her eyes. The world leaned in. THE RESULT “Heidi ,” the doctor said softly. “We have the answer.” The test results show: 0% MATCH. “You have absolutely no British or German ancestry.

You are 100% Polish/Lithuanian.” She is not Madeleine McCann. The studio gasped. Heidi collapsed into her hands. The dream is over. But the mystery of why she has no baby photos, and why her parents refused the test, remains a dark, unanswered question.

Christine Lampard reveals she didn’t meet Frank’s daughters for a year in case they broke up

Christine and Frank married in 2015 and he already had two girls

Christine Lampard has opened up on her relationship with Frank Lampard’s kids at the beginning of their relationship.

The 46-year-old Loose Women star has been married to football legend Frank since 2015. And the couple share two children together – Patricia and Freddie.

But when Christine met Frank, he was already dad to two daughters, Luna and Isla, from a previous relationship. And it seems Christine didn’t want to enter their lives too early.

Christine was worried about ‘upsetting’ someone as she took on the role of stepmum (Credit: YouTube)

Christine Lampard didn’t meet Frank’s kids for a year

Speaking to Coleen Nolan on the latest episode of Loose Women: Just Between Us podcast, Christine admitted she didn’t meet his daughters for one whole year.

While discussing a listener’s dilemma of having a secret relationship, Coleen asked Christine if she had ever had a secret relationship.

Christine admitted: “I haven’t kept anyone a secret. But in a slightly different angle, when Frank and I first got together he had his two girls. They were really young at that point, two and four. I was probably even more aware of it than he was.

“I didn’t want me to come into their lives and then suddenly we break up in three months time and Daddy has a new friend when I had already started a relationship with him.”

It was this reason that Christine decided to take a more “cautious” approach, and didn’t actually meet them for one whole year. Christine also admitted she didn’t want to be the reason anyone was “upset”.

Frank and Christine dated for a year before she met his kids (Credit: BDC Images / SplashNews.com)

Christine ‘doesn’t know’ if they made the right decision

She explained: “I was actually really cautious. It took us about a year before I met them. I wanted to know him and I were in it for the long haul. Then I felt it was the right thing for me to be introduced for the girls.

“And I was very cautious about that. I didn’t want to cause upset. I didn’t want to upset anybody. We just tried to do the right thing.”

However, the  TV star admitted that she isn’t entirely sure if it was the smartest thing to do. But it was what felt right at that time for the couple.

She said: “I am not saying it was the right thing. I don’t know if we did get it right or not. But I think we did, we certainly tried.

“So, there was a bit of – I say secretive – kind of like everyone knew everything. But from the girls’ perspectives, I was kind of filtered in as one of dad’s friends, even though I had been there for a year. I felt like it was the right thing for us to do.”

Christine emphasised that Frank’s kids’ feelings were “at the top of the list” and she was “really aware” of it the entire time.

Prince William & Princess Kate’s 2025 Christmas Card UNVEILED — Fans GUSH Over the Stunning Family Portrait as One Heart-Warming Detail Has Royal Watchers Saying “This Is Everything”

Christmas is almost here which means Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, have released their 2025 festive card.

On Thursday, the Prince and Princess of Wales unveiled their card featuring their adorable family. Each year, the couple share a sweet photo to mark Christmas and it usually features their three children.

For this year’s card, William and Kate beamed alongside their kids, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven. And, of course, it’s the sweetest photo!

William, Kate and their children have released their Christmas card for this year (Credit: Cover Images)

William and Kate release 2025 Christmas card

The photo, which you can see here, shows the family-of-five smiling for the camera.

It shows Prince William and Princess Kate sat in the middle with their three children cuddling into them.

William sweetly matches with his youngest son, Louis, as they both sport green knitted jumpers.

Meanwhile, George has his legs crossed while wearing blue jeans and a shirt with a gilet over the top. Charlotte also matched the green them, wearing a knitted jumper as she placed her head on dad William’s shoulder.

What a beautiful picture of you all.

The Prince and Princess of Wales’ social media accounts shared the image on Thursday, revealing the photo was taken by photographer Josh Shinner in April 2025.

The post read: “Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas.”

Fans react to ‘beautiful’ photo of the Wales family

Of course, fans flooded the comment section with compliments for the family. One person said: “Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! What a beautiful picture of you all.”

Another wrote: “Look at them. Gorgeous family.”

Someone else added: “So beautiful. Wish you all a Merry Christmas too!”

Meanwhile, a fourth said: “A beautiful family.”

It’s been a big year for the Wales family as they recently moved from their Adelaide Cottage home in Windsor to Forest Lodge, a short drive away.

The Wales family are getting in the festive spirit (Credit: Cover Images)

Wales family’s ‘special’ time in their new home this Christmas

Recently, one royal commentator said she believes this Christmas will be “special” for William, Kate and their kids in their new home.

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond has told the Mirror: “This will be a special year for the family in their new home, Forest Lodge. Putting up Christmas decorations is always exciting, but decorating a new house is doubly so.

“I’m sure they’ll also be putting up decorations at Anmer Hall in Norfolk, but I wonder whether they will spend a bit more time than usual in their Windsor home during the school holidays? It must still be fresh and new to them.

“I doubt whether William and Catherine will be able to resist the temptation to spoil them, just as all young parents enjoy spoiling their children, if they are fortunate enough to have the money.”

‘He hɑtes оur cоuntry!’ Keir Stɑrmer exρоsed by Liz Truss in fiery interview

ρrime Minister Sir Keir Stɑrmer clɑims tо be ɑ ρɑtriоt but this is ‘ɑ jоke’ sɑys Liz Truss

Keir Stɑrmer’s clɑims tо be ɑ ρɑtriоt hɑve been cɑlled ‘ɑ jоke’

Keir Stɑrmer “hɑtes Britɑin” ɑnd his clɑims tо be ɑ ρɑtriоt ɑre “ɑ jоke”, fоrmer ρrime Minister Liz Truss sɑid. She hit оut ɑt the ρrime Minister ɑfter Sir Keir clɑimed Lɑbоur were the “ρɑtriоtic ρɑrty” ɑnd clɑimed he suρρоrted flying the Englɑnd flɑg.

In ɑn exρlоsive interview, Ms Truss sɑid: “Keir Stɑrmer lecturing ρeоρle ɑbоut ρeоρle being unρɑtriоtic is ɑ jоke. He cоmes frоm the strɑnd оf left wing thinking thɑt hɑtes оur cоuntry, thɑt lоves internɑtiоnɑl institutiоns like the UN, internɑtiоnɑl lɑw, the EU. Thɑt is Stɑrmer. He hɑtes оur cоuntry.”

Sρeɑking tо the Dɑily Exρressо news shоw, Ms Truss ɑdded: “He cоmes frоm ɑ lоng line оf the left thɑt think thɑt wɑy.”

Sir Keir hɑs ɑccused Refоrm UK leɑder Nigel Fɑrɑge оf being “unρɑtriоtic” ɑnd “bɑdmоuthing” Britɑin by telling ɑ US Cоngressiоnɑl cоmmittee thɑt free sρeech is being undermined in the UK.

But Ms Truss sɑid incidents such ɑs the ɑrrest оf Fɑther Ted writer Grɑhɑm Linehɑn, whо hɑs detɑined by five ɑrmed оfficers ɑt Heɑthrоw ɑirρоrt оver cоmments mɑde оn X, shоwed thɑt the threɑt tо free sρeech wɑs reɑl. The Metrоρоlitɑn ρоlice eventuɑlly ɑnnоunced nо further ɑctiоn wоuld be tɑken ɑgɑinst the cоmediɑn.

She sɑid ρeоρle in оther cоuntries “ɑre hоrrified by whɑt’s gоing оn in Britɑin”.

“I think we need ɑmericɑ’s helρ. I think we hɑve lоst оur wɑy ɑs ɑ cоuntry. They, with the Trumρ revоlutiоn, hɑve fоund ɑ new ρɑth … I wɑnt their helρ. I ɑm nоt ɑshɑmed ɑbоut ɑsking them.”

Ms Truss sɑid thɑt since leɑving Number 10 she hɑd tɑken uρ gоlf ɑnd wɑs ɑ fɑn оf TV shоw The Trɑitоrs, but she hɑs ɑlsо cɑrried оut ɑ number оf visits tо оverseɑs cоuntries including the US. ɑsked by Dɑily Exρressо hоst JJ ɑnisiоbi, she did nоt rule оut ɑ return tо frоnt-line ρоlitics.

Sir Keir hɑs ɑttemρted tо ρоrtrɑy Lɑbоur ɑs the ρɑrty оf “ρɑtriоtic renewɑl” ɑnd clɑimed in ɑ Seρtember sρeech thɑt Refоrm UK, the Cоnservɑtives ɑnd the SNρ wɑnt “Britɑin tо fɑil”.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his new wife Jodie Haydon have spent their honeymoon in a $3,000-a-night hotel suite on a famous Australian island See more photos from the couple’s honeymoon bel0w….

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his new wife Jodie Haydon have spent their honeymoon in a $3,000-a-night hotel suite on a famous Australian island

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his new wife Jodie Haydon have spent their honeymoon in a $3,000-a-night hotel suite on a famous Australian island.

The newlyweds stayed at the luxurious Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia after tying the knot in Canberra on Saturday.

Suites at the upmarket hotel cost upwards of $8,000-a-night, with the couple staying in a slightly more modest $3,000-a-night room, The Advertiser reports.

They enjoyed a nightly four-course menu paired with premium local wines from the lodge’s well-stocked walk-in cellar, as well as panoramic views of Hanson Bay.

Kangaroo Island Mayor Michael Pengilly said he hoped the couple enjoyed their four-night despite criticising a previous visit Albanese made to the island.

In August, Mr Pengilly accused the prime minister of staging a ‘photo op’ in the midst of the state’s algal bloom crisis.

Despite the PM pledging $8.5million in new funding while visiting the Thebarton research laboratory, the mayor slammed the visit as ‘discourteous’.

‘We hope they enjoyed their stay. Next time he comes back, he can bring some money for infrastructure,’ he said of the latest visit.

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The couple were married in front of 80 guests at The Lodge in Canberra on Saturday

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The couple enjoyed ocean views from their retreat on Kangaroo Island (pictured)

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Southern Ocean Lodge (pictured) is a sought-after place to stay on Kangaroo Island

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Pictured is a living room complete with a massive couch and a view of the jacuzzi

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The couple stayed in a $3,000-a-night room at the stunning hotel

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The well-stocked wine cellar at the hotel provides a host of different varieties (pictured)

Kangaroo Island has hosted celebrities including Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, and Oprah Winfrey, who toured the island in 2010.

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles served as Acting Prime Minister while Albanese was on his honeymoon.

The couple met at a conference in 2020 when Albanese asked if any South Sydney fans were in the audience, at which Ms Haydon responded with the team’s catch cry, ‘up the Rabbitohs’.

They were married in a small and intimate affair in front of 80 guests at The Lodge in Canberra on Saturday.

The venue holds significant meaning for the couple, who got engaged on the residence’s balcony on Valentine’s Day 2024 after a romantic Italian dinner.

Tom Read Wilson’s childhood friend has offered the most intimate and compelling portrait yet of the man behind I’m A Celebrity’s breakout star — revealing a softer, deeper side of Tom that television rarely captures  He’s the man who sings to strangers, writes poems that make crowds cry, and quietly holds whole families together — yet TV only shows a fraction of him. Tom Read Wilson isn’t just the velvet voice of the jungle; he’s the rare kind of person whose smallest gestures reveal the biggest heart. And now, for the first time, the world is finally seeing it

Tom Read Wilson’s childhood friend has offered the most intimate and compelling portrait yet of the man behind I’m A Celebrity’s breakout star — revealing a softer, deeper side of Tom that television rarely captures

Tom Read Wilson’s childhood friend has offered the most intimate and compelling portrait yet of the man behind I’m A  Celebrity’s breakout star — revealing a softer, deeper side of Tom that television rarely captures.

In an emotional Instagram post shared on Thursday, Charlie Collins — who has known Tom for 34 years — opened up about the warmth, compassion and quiet heroism that she says have always defined him.

Charlie recalled meeting Tom when she was four, after their mothers became close friends. Their lives intertwined instantly, and over the decades she witnessed both his early theatrical sparkle and his unwavering kindness. “Tom was my first kiss,” she joked, saying she still teases him that she “may be the reason he never looked twice at girls again.”

She remembered his voice echoing through school plays, and the afternoons when he would lock himself in his room to practise scales while she and his sister Miranda played in the garden. But for Charlie, the most revealing parts of Tom have always been his small, luminous gestures:

He sings Christmas carols in tiny shops to make staff smile.
He reads stories at her sister’s school because, as he always says, “stories matter.”
He writes wedding poems so funny and heartfelt they leave whole rooms in tears.
He treats his mother — and Charlie’s mother — to champagne lunches simply because it delights them.

“Tom makes everyone feel like they’re the only person in the room,” Charlie wrote. “He is the warm, glowing centre that holds everything — and everyone — together.”

She described his deep devotion to his family, especially to his mother Juliette, and said watching him comfort campmates in the jungle feels “like seeing the purest parts of childhood shine through an adult body.”

Her tribute ended with a simple rallying cry: “Tom for the win.”

This season, Tom’s velvety accent and poetic vocabulary have charmed millions, sparking debate over whether his refined speech is an affectation. But Tom has long insisted it’s entirely natural — shaped by his father, an English teacher who turned language into music.

“My wonderful dad gave me the love of language,” he told Aitch in camp. “I’m not a poet, but I love the lyricism of it all.”

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Less discussed is the complex piece of his family story involving his parents’ age-gap romance. On 8 Out of 10 Cats in 2024, Tom revealed that his father, Crispin Read Wilson, had been a teacher at the school where his mother Juliette was a pupil. “She was 18, coming of age,” Tom said, adding that he “never really thought about it.”

Though his parents later separated and his father remarried, Tom has remained close to both. “My mum is a French teacher with a fiery, mischievous spirit,” he once said. “And I adore her.”

Earlier this week, Juliette arrived in Australia to support her son, laughing that “he was born with a dictionary in his mouth,” and admitting she sometimes struggles to understand his elaborate vocabulary.

Charlie’s heartfelt tribute has now given viewers something deeper than the whimsical persona they see on screen — a rare window into the gentle, generous soul who has quietly held people together since childhood.

For many fans, the revelation has transformed their perception of the series’ most enchanting star, proving Tom is not a character crafted for television, but the true emotional heartbeat of this year’s show.

Vicky Pattison became the seventh star booted from Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday in what has been branded the ‘most shocking elimination yet’ after the results leaked online ahead of the show.

The TV personality, 38, and pro partner Kai Widdrington, 30, missed a place in next weeks Blackpool special after losing the dreaded dance-off against EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal, 46, and Julian Caillon, 30.

After both couples performed again, judges Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke all chose to save Balvinder, while Craig Revel Horwood, who this week had the casting vote, said he too would have saved the soap star should he have been required to vote.

Despite both pairs landing at the bottom of Saturday’s leaderboard fans were shocked by who the judges decided to save.

An emotional Vicky told host Tess Daly: ‘It was so lovely while it lasted, and I’ve had the nicest time. I knew this week was a difficult one for me, and I tried my hardest as I have every week, listen, I didn’t think I’d get past week one’.

‘And I’m really honoured to have shared this experience with so many amazing people. Mostly with this fella [Kai] right here. I don’t want to sound too cheesy but [to Kai] you’ve been the best partner a girl can ask for. I’m so sorry I didn’t get you to Blackpool but I feel like I’ve won just by having you as my partner and I’m so grateful’.

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Vicky Pattison became the seventh star booted from Strictly on Sunday in what has been branded the ‘most shocking elimination yet’ after the results leaked ahead of the show

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The TV personality, 38, and pro partner Kai Widdrington , 30, missed a place in next weeks Blackpool special after losing the dreaded dance-off against EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal

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After both couples performed again judges Motsi Mabuse , Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke and Craig revel Horwood all chose to save Balvinder

While Kai gushed: ‘[Vicky] You are everything that this series is about. Strong, confident, independent – and all that I can say is, I have loved every single second’.

‘I’m going to be gutted not coming to Blackpool with you on Monday. But I just want you to know that I feel like I have also won getting you as my partner, and you will live on in Strictly history forever’.

Sunday’s results episode is pre-recorded in secret following the main show with strict security measures in order to keep the identity of the eliminated star a secret.

But fans were left dismayed after the ‘shock’ news result was leaked on while cameras were still rolling on Saturday.

A source told The Sun: ‘Spoilers have plagued Strictly for years with fans struggling to avoid finding out who leaves before the Sunday results show airs.

‘Now, results are ending up online while the cameras are still rolling. It means there is a whodunnit mystery gripping the set’.

And after learning of which celebrity has narrowly missed out on Blackpool Week, fans took to social media to admit they were ‘devastated’ and ‘fuming’, with the majority confessing they hadn’t seen the result coming.

Voicing their shock, they wrote: ‘Wow, wasn’t expecting that result. I need a lie down , flippin eck’;

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Despite both couples landing at the bottom of Saturday’s leaderboard fans were shocked by who the judges decided to save

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An emotional Vicky told host Tess Daly : ‘It was so lovely while it lasted, and I’ve had the nicest time. I knew this week was a difficult one for me, and I tried my hardest’

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Sunday’s results episode is pre-recorded in secret following the main show with strict security measures in order to keep the identity of the eliminated star a secret

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And after learning of which celebrity has narrowly missed out on Blackpool Week, fans took to social media to admit they were ‘devastated’ and ‘fuming’, with the majority confessing they hadn’t seen the result coming

Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard: Week Eight

Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe – 36

Amber Davies & Nikita Kuzmin – 38

Lewis Cope and Katya Jones -37

Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe – 35

La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec – 33

Karen Carney and Carlos Gu – 31

George Clarke and Alexis Warr -29

Amber Davies & Nikita Kuzmin – 38

Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon – 27

Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington – 27

”Really shocked. Thought the eliminated person would definitely be in the final.’; ‘This bottom 2 was expected but I am SO shocked at who the judges saved’.

‘First time this series that I’ve been surprised by who was voted off.’; i am STUNNED with that spoiler, a bottom two that should never have been’.

‘This is a shocker, something must of happened! I genuinely thought they were a finalist’; ‘THIS IS INSANE WTF MOST SHOCKING ELIMINATION YET??’.

While many angrily declared that the judges had made the wrong call, insisting the person eliminated had been in line for the final.

They said: ‘Only my opinion but I think it’s one of the first times this series the wrong person has gone.’; ‘Won’t spoil it for anyone else but I do not agree with the judges!’; ‘Gutted they were my faves.

‘I’m shocked. Wrong person went home’; ‘Definitely not the worst dancers & I’m so sad they didn’t get to Blackpool’; ‘The wrong person went’;

‘I knew the other person would be in the Dance off again but the person who left shouldn’t have been there.’; ‘NO I AM DEVASTATED FOR THE PERSON WHO LEFT’.

‘Oh I’m mad. Intrigued to see the dance off because based on tonight’s performances, this seems like the wrong decision’; ‘Totally the wrong decision.’

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Saturday’s show was an emotional one, with George Clarke dedicating his Rhumba with pro partner Alexis Warr to his beloved mum amid her battle with cancer

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Overcome with emotion George was watched from the audience by his mum and dad as he described the routine as a ‘love letter’ to his family

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While La Voix also left viewers emotional as she tearfully opened up about her beloved mother’s recent death during Saturday’s show

‘Noooooooo fuming with that result’; ‘Wrong person went this time’; ‘Something HAS to have happened in that dance off for that to be the result cos what??’

But others agreed with the result and admitted that right person had been sent home, saying: ‘I’ve seen the #StrictlySpoiler… apparently an unpopular opinion but the correct result based on the night’.

‘Fook me, I’m shocked. I expected at least one to be in the DO. I hope they don’t get a backlash for being saved, as I can see that happening. But if what I heard is true, the judges didn’t have a choice, really, who to save/not save.’

‘I’m not shocked. The person who left was never as good as they were hyping them to be tbh.’; ‘Nah I’m actually devastated icl. Can’t believe that celeb has gone home but so happy the other celeb is still here and survived the dance off again.’

‘Just seen #StrictlySpoiler result, and I must say that, as far as I am concerned, I am glad of the result! So glad for the person who was saved…’

Saturday’s show was an emotional one, with George Clarke dedicating his performance to his beloved mum amid her battle with cancer.

The YouTube star, 25, took to the dance-floor with pro partner Alexis Warr for an emotional Rhumba, leaving fans at home and head judge Shirley Ballas in tears.

Overcome with emotion George was watched from the audience by his mum and dad as he described the routine as a ‘love letter’ to his family ahead of next week’s Blackpool special.

Speaking in his pre-recorded VT George recalled how his mother had spent years battling Encephalitis, a dangerous condition that causes brain inflammation, before being diagnosed with cancer.

‘She’s the most selfless person that I have ever met. The first thing she did when she came out of hospital was apologise to us for what she has put us through’.

He continued: ‘Nobody deserves to be put through what she has been through and least of all her’.

‘COVER-UP OR CHAOS?’ Leaked Documents Spark Westminster Panic After Robinson’s Explosive Claims  Robinson alleges City Hall ran a hidden strategy to protect senior figures and steer public perception. Critics urge caution over unverified material — yet allies are demanding answers, and the political fallout is already spiralling.

In a Stunning Political Unveiling, Tommy Robinson Exposes Sadiq Khan’s Alleged Secret Scheme to Manipulate Public Perception – Are We Witnessing the Collapse of Trust in London’s Leadership? Discover the Shocking Details Behind Robinson’s Leaked Documents that Claim to Reveal a Covert Plan to Control Information During Critical Times. As the Controversy Escalates, Will Khan’s Silence Lead to Political Ruin or Will the Truth Emerge from the Shadows?

Breaking: Tommy Robinson Unveils Explosive Leak Alleging Sadiq Khan’s Secret Cover-Up – Stakes Skyrocket!

In a bombshell revelation sending shockwaves through British politics, controversial figure Tommy Robinson has exposed what he claims are damning documents implicating London Mayor Sadiq Khan in a clandestine scheme to suppress politically sensitive information.

Robinson, known for his incendiary activism and fearless whistleblowing, came forward with a trove of confidential files that, according to him, reveal an orchestrated effort by Khan’s office to manipulate public perception. This covert plan, described as a “communications strategy” to manage and disguise critical details, threatens to upend trust in one of the UK’s most significant political figures.

The leak’s timing couldn’t be more charged. While media attention was diverted elsewhere, Robinson alleges, behind the scenes, a carefully crafted narrative was being deployed to conceal an explosive policy shift—details of which are now under intense scrutiny.

Instantly going live, Robinson brandished physical copies of the documents, highlighting key passages and declaring, “They didn’t want this out. They thought no one would find out.” His broadcast ignited a firestorm, sparking feverish debate across social media platforms, where supporters call it a monumental exposé and detractors dismiss it as politically motivated theatrics.

Khan’s office swiftly responded, labeling the claims “pure political theater” and asserting the mayor’s commitment to transparency. Yet a notable absence of outright denial regarding the documents’ existence fanned the flames of suspicion even higher.

Inside sources paint a murky picture. The alleged internal communications plan is said to involve controlling what information reaches the public, potentially rewriting narratives around contentious decisions. Critics argue this confirms long-held fears that political insiders prioritize image management over accountability.

The clash between Robinson and Khan is more than a personal feud; it resonates deeply across the nation. Sadiq Khan, a globally recognized figure and London’s first Muslim mayor, has his political future hanging in the balance, while Robinson’s supporters hail him as a fearless exposer of hidden truths.

Social media reactions have been electric: “If even half of this is accurate, heads must roll,” one user thundered, while another lamented, “This only deepens the crisis of trust in our leaders.” Conversely, many defended Khan, accusing Robinson of exploiting timing ahead of crucial elections.

The political fallout is swift and growing. Opposition parties demand full disclosure of the materials to restore public confidence. Even a Labour insider privately conceded that transparency would be the wisest course, warning the current defensive posture only raises more doubts.

What makes this saga even more riveting is Robinson’s tantalizing hint that this leak is merely the first chapter. He has promised further revelations that could deepen the controversy, signaling a protracted battle that shows no sign of abating.

Meanwhile, Khan’s team seems intent on weathering the storm through terse statements and a low profile, opting not to engage in heated public debates or detailed clarifications—an approach some critics claim only intensifies the atmosphere of mistrust.

Political analysts suggest that silence might be a strategic misstep. As one former adviser put it, “Failing to fully address these allegations hands Robinson a powerful platform and feeds conspiracy theories.”

At its core, this confrontation underscores a critical and unsettling question: Who truly controls the narrative in contemporary politics? And more importantly, can the public rely on leaders to be forthright with information that shapes their lives?

As the story unfolds, it is clear the stakes have never been higher. The very fabric of political credibility in London—and potentially beyond—is under serious threat.

With Robinson poised to release more documents and Khan’s office bracing for sustained pressure, the next days and weeks could redefine political accountability in Britain’s capital.

One thing is certain: This explosive saga is far from over. The nation watches, waiting to see if the truth will finally emerge from the shadows or be buried under layers of spin and denial.

Stay tuned as this major story develops. The consequences of these allegations could reshape the political landscape in ways few anticipated—and the full extent of what Khan’s office sought to conceal may only now be coming to light.