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Vicky Pattison became the latest celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing (Image: PA)

Strictly Come Dancing professional Kai Widdrington has shared an emotional message following his elimination from the competition alongside celebrity partner Vicky Pattison.

The pair departed the BBC programme just before Blackpool Week, after the judging panel opted to save EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal, who faced her fourth dance-off.

Speaking to presenter Tess Daly following their exit, Vicky described Kai as “the best partner a girl can ask for”.

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She added, “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.”

The professional dancer has since posted a touching message reflecting on their Strictly experience together, promising fans: “this won’t be the last you see of us”, reports Wales Online.

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Kai paid tribute to Vicky after their exit(Image: BBC)

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He wrote: “Wow, what a journey! While it is with genuine sadness we leave the competition, it has been the most amazing fun and pleasure dancing with the wonderful Vicky Pattison.

“You not only conquered your fears and your nerves, but you showed the world what an amazing dancer you are and how far you’ve come from being a complete novice.

“I am incredibly proud to have been your dance partner in this wonderful adventure that we call strictly, and I truly wish we could’ve taken our journey even further.

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“Thank you to all our incredible Strictly supporters who voted every single week. Your energy and belief is why we worked so hard on that dance floor. We love you all!

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Vicky and Kai had been going from strength to strength before Saturday night(Image: PA)

“Good luck to everybody else who remains in the competition, and see you all in Blackpool! This won’t be the last you see of us!”.

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The pair received an outpouring of support from fans and fellow dancers, with Gorka Marquez writing on Kai’s post: “So sorry to see you both go,” whilst Carlos Xu added: “You guys will be missed.

“Gutted for you both – but what a ride!” one supporter commented, whilst another added: “So gutted for both of you. You guys were incredible, loved your partnership.”

A third remarked: “Well said @kaiwidd. You really were the best partner for Vicky, as a non-dancer, to see the development each week really was special.”

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They faced the dance-off against Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon(Image: BBC)

Kai joined Strictly as a professional dancer in 2021, having previously featured on Ireland’s Dancing with the Stars.

Since then, he’s partnered with AJ Odudu, Kaye Adams, and Angela Rippon, reaching the final alongside AJ in series 19.

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During Sunday’s results programme, Vicky said: “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.”

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Vicky praised Kai as “the best partner a girl can ask for”(Image: Guy Levy/BBC/PA)

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Kai remarked: “Oh, goodness me. Where do I start? You [to Vicky] 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.”

Vicky then expressed, “I’ll miss everybody. I enjoyed it loads more than I thought I was going to. And I know I let my nerves get in the way – Shirley, you are right – and I will proper beat myself up over that. But I’ve never danced before sober and here I am – sober as a judge!”

Strictly fans issued complaints on social media (Image: BBC)

Strictly Come Dancing made its eagerly-awaited return to the BBC with week eight of the star-studded competition. However, as hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman introduced the panel of judges and the contestants, they highlighted the significance of this week, as the performances will determine which stars will dance at the home of ballroom, Blackpool. Before the competition got underway, a special clip played of the judges and professionals highlighting the importance of Blackpool week and what it means to them.

In the VT, head judge Shirley Ballas stated: “Blackpool is so special to me because I’ve been going there since I was seven years old. The minute I step into the ballroom, I go all fuzzy and warm inside. For me, it’s just the best place on earth.” As she shared, emotional photos and clips of the proclaimed Queen of Latin appeared on screen, highlighting her journey in the ballroom. Despite this, some fans were unimpressed and took to social media to complain about the segment, as one fumed: “Enough of these X Factor vts.” As a second pleaded: “Please don’t turn strictly into a sob story.”

Shirley also shared her experiences in Blackpool (Image: BBC)

Another fumed: “This is literally taking up too much time – they literally could’ve shown this tomorrow night.”

While a fourth questioned: “What is the point of this Blackpool video? Just get on with the dancing please.”

Among the pros to share their excitement for Blackpool, Kai Widdrington opened up about his early days in ballroom and performing on the coveted dancefloor as a youngster.

As a clip of him as a teenager played, the 30-year-old shared: “I was 14 years old when I got to represent Great Britain at the World Championships in Blackpool.”

Referring to the clip, Kai added: “This is me in the red and you can see the grey-haired lady waving her flag, that’s my grandmother, which holds a special place in my ehart because she’s not here anymore.”

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Kai Widdrington opened up about being 14 at Blackpool (Image: BBC )

Newcomer pro Alexis Warr also shared her anticipation and added: “I feel like I’m stepping into a bit of history and it’s so cool.”

While Anton Du Beke reflected: “My fondest memory of dancing at Blackpool on Strictly Come Dancing is the Ann Widdecombe saga. People on the street waiting outside could hear the screams from the ballroom as I did the famous bum spin.”

Ahead of the iconic episode, Strictly has confirmed that four celebrities will make a huge comeback for one night only as part of the spectacular group dance during the Blackpool special.

Ashley Roberts, Danny Mac, Jay McGuiness and Layton Williams will perform with the professional dancers for a dazzling routine that’ll see them each revisit one of their most famous Strictly moments as part of the celebration.

Speaking on the reunion, Ashley shared: “I’m so excited and grateful to be back on the shiny floor in Blackpool again. Nearly a decade later, let’s see if these jive legs can still do their thing! Sequins always help, I’m sure.”

After months of quiet whispers and subtle clues, Ruth Langsford has finally confirmed what fans had long suspected — she’s fallen in love again.  

The beloved Loose Women presenter, 65, took to Instagram to share the emotional news with her followers, revealing that she’s now in a “wonderful new relationship” with Colm O’Driscoll, a 63-year-old property developer — and, in a twist that sounds like something straight out of a romantic film, her very first love from her teenage years in Belfast.

Alongside a striking black-and-white photo of the couple holding hands on a windswept Cornish beach, Ruth wrote:

“Sometimes life brings you full circle. Colm was my first kiss at 16. Forty-nine years later, he’s my future. ”

The heartfelt post exploded online within hours, with thousands of fans flooding the comments section with messages of love and celebration — while insiders claim her ex-husband Eamonn Holmes has been left “stunned and full of regret.”

 A Love Story Rewritten

Just days before the announcement, Ruth and Colm were spotted leaving a quiet dinner at The Ivy Chelsea Garden, appearing relaxed and deeply comfortable together.

According to close friends, the two reconnected unexpectedly in June at a charity fundraiser in Surrey — a chance meeting that reignited a spark nearly half a century old.

“He walked straight up to her and said, ‘Ruth McCullough, you haven’t changed a bit,’” a friend told MailOnline. “She laughed until she cried. It was as if no time had passed.”

Colm, who hails from Belfast and is a father of two grown daughters, made his fortune in the London property world but has always kept a grounded, private lifestyle. Friends describe him as “charming, loyal, and completely devoted to Ruth.”

 Eamonn Holmes “Full of Regret”

Sources close to Eamonn, 65, say the GB News host has been “knocked sideways” by Ruth’s revelation.

After nearly three decades together and fourteen years of marriage, the couple announced their split in May 2024. Eamonn has since gone public with his new partner — Katie Alexander, a 42-year-old relationship counsellor — but insiders insist Ruth’s announcement has hit him far harder than expected.

“Eamonn thought he’d moved on,” one insider shared. “He’s been smiling for cameras, taking Katie to events, but Ruth’s post felt different — it was emotional, elegant, and final. It caught him completely off guard.”

Paparazzi later photographed Eamonn leaving his Surrey home in a wheelchair, looking subdued, as Katie walked beside him carrying coffee. She declined to comment when approached by reporters.

 Fans Celebrate Ruth’s “Full-Circle Love Story”

Within hours of Ruth’s announcement, social media erupted in support — with fans calling her story “the ultimate glow-up moment.”

“YES RUTH! Live your best life, queen ,” wrote one user.

“Eamonn fumbled the bag,” joked another.

“Colm looks at her like she hung the moon. This is the energy we needed,” added a third.

Even Loose Women co-host Coleen Nolan couldn’t hide her joy, revealing that Ruth’s 23-year-old son Jack calls Colm “the chill dad I never had.”

“She’s glowing,” Nolan said. “I’ve never seen her this happy.”

Insiders say the couple’s children — Ruth’s son Jack and Colm’s daughters Aoife (26) and Niamh (24) — have already met and “get along beautifully.”

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From Heartbreak to Healing

After the heartbreak of her split from Eamonn, Ruth spent much of 2024 focusing on herself — her QVC fashion line, her work, and her long countryside walks with her loyal dog, Maggie.

But behind the scenes, fate had already begun stitching together an old love story.

A former school friend recalled:

“They used to sneak into the Belfast Odeon to watch Grease. Colm kept the old cinema ticket in his wallet for forty years. When he showed it to Ruth this summer, she burst into tears.”

Since rekindling their romance, the couple have taken several low-key trips together — including a peaceful retreat in Donegal, where they promised to take things “slow and steady.”

“We’ve both done the big white wedding,” Ruth later told Hello! magazine. “This time, it’s about laughter, companionship, and waking up without dread.”

 “I’m Not Fixed — I’m Free”

Ruth’s Instagram following skyrocketed by more than 40,000 within a single day of her announcement.

She ended her post with a message that resonated deeply with fans around the world:

“To everyone who sent love when I was broken — thank you. I’m not fixed… I’m free.”

As for Eamonn, friends say he’s “still processing” and has gone noticeably quiet online since the story broke.

But for Ruth Langsford, life has truly come full circle. Nearly fifty years after her first teenage kiss, she’s finally found her way back to the man who never stopped holding a space for her in his heart.

Former Prime Minister David Cameron has spoken publicly for the first time about his secret battle with prostate cancer — a life-changing diagnosis he says he would never have discovered without his wife Samantha’s insistence on a GP check-up.

The 59-year-old Conservative peer revealed that Samantha had urged him to book an appointment earlier this year after she heard an emotional radio interview in which Soho House founder Nick Jones discussed his own struggle with the disease. Cameron said he agreed to the test “to keep her happy”, only to receive a PSA result that was “worryingly high”.

An MRI scan showed several dark patches that doctors initially played down, but Cameron recalled the moment his biopsy results shattered any sense of reassurance. He said he sat there thinking that hearing the words “you have prostate cancer” was something he had always dreaded — describing how, even before the doctor finished speaking, he was already panicking: “Oh no, he’s going to say it… he said it.”

Faced with a difficult decision, he chose to undergo focal therapy — a minimally invasive treatment that uses electrical pulses to destroy cancerous cells. A follow-up MRI confirmed the therapy had worked, and Cameron says he is now cancer-free.

Now, the former Prime Minister is publicly urging the Government to introduce targeted prostate cancer screening for men at highest risk. He said he wants to “come out” and add his name to calls from Prostate Cancer Research for a national approach focusing on those with a family history or specific genetic markers.

His intervention comes as the UK edges closer to its first NHS prostate cancer screening programme. The National Screening Committee is expected to make a landmark decision this week on whether to approve a targeted rollout — a move experts believe could save thousands of lives.

Prostate cancer remains the most common cancer in men, with around 63,000 diagnoses and 12,000 deaths each year in the UK. Long-running campaigns, including one led by the Daily Mail, have pushed for a screening system similar to those used for breast, bowel and cervical cancers.

Cameron, who led the UK from 2010 to 2016, said he hopes sharing his story will encourage others not to delay getting checked. He credits Samantha for “quite literally” pushing him into the appointment that may have saved his life.

Some love stories roar.
Others whisper.
Dave and Shirley Griffiths’ story is the kind that speaks in quiet moments — the kind that breaks your heart without ever raising its voice.

For years, they were the comforting constant on Gogglebox: two familiar faces, sharing jokes, warmth, and gentle teasing from their cosy Welsh living room.
But behind the scenes, another story was unfolding — one so raw, so deeply human, it has left fans across the UK holding their breath.

 When the cameras stopped, the truth slipped in

To the nation, Shirley was the radiant spark: quick to laugh, always ready with a witty remark.
Yet when the studio lights dimmed, she fought a private battle — a battle she hid behind soft smiles and practiced reassurances.

And only one person saw through it.

Dave.
Her husband.
Her anchor.
The man who felt her slipping long before she ever admitted it.

 The promise made in youth… and the moment life demanded he keep it

Long before illness shadowed their home, Shirley once told Dave — half joking, half trembling:

“Don’t ever let me become a burden to you.”

He didn’t hesitate.
“Never,” he said.

Neither of them knew those words would one day become the weight he carried every single day.

 The decline no one wanted to see — but Dave couldn’t ignore

It began so quietly it almost went unnoticed.

A forgotten name.
A sentence trailing off mid-thought.
A momentary confusion that passed as quickly as it appeared.

Shirley brushed it off:

“Just tired.”

“Just getting older.”

“Just one of those days.”

But Dave saw what she tried to hide.
He later confessed:

“I felt her slipping away… like trying to hold sand in my hands.”

 The silent stroke that changed their world forever

One ordinary afternoon, everything changed.

No loud crash.
No dramatic fall.
Just… stillness.

Shirley’s voice faded.
Her breath slowed.
Dave’s entire world tilted in an instant.

At the hospital came the truth:

A silent stroke — the kind that rearranges a life without warning.

No outward signs.
No obvious paralysis.
Just the slow unraveling of memory and confidence.

 The man who became her strength

Since that day, hospitals have become familiar territory.
Dave sits beside Shirley through every scan, every confused pause, every moment she reaches for words that refuse to come.

He watches her:

Ask the same question again and again

Forget what happened five minutes earlier

Search his face as though she’s afraid of losing it from her mind

And every time her heart stumbles, he steadies it.

He never raises his voice.
Never rushes her.
Never lets her see the crack forming in his own.

Because he made a promise.
And he is a man who keeps promises.

 The nights no one sees

People call Dave strong.
But they don’t see the nights he sits in the dim glow of the hospital room, watching Shirley sleep — terrified that one morning she won’t know his name.

Or worse… that she won’t wake at all.

Still, he stays.
Because staying is what love looks like when life gets harder than you ever imagined.

 A love that moved a nation

When fans learned the truth behind Shirley’s decline, the reaction was immediate — an outpouring of heartbreak, support, and gratitude.

The jokes, the banter, the warmth they adored on screen…
Now they understood the price she had been quietly paying.

And they saw Dave — the man who loved her through every forgotten moment.

 Not a tragedy — a legacy of love

Shirley may forget.
But Dave remembers.

Shirley may falter.
But Dave stands.

Where her memory fades, his devotion grows deeper.

Because love doesn’t disappear when life gets difficult.
Sometimes, that’s when it becomes its purest form.

“You will never be a burden to me,” he once promised.
And today — through every tear, every fear, every step —
he proves it.

From Heartbreak to Brotherhood – The Name That Stopped Fans in Their Tracks, Honoring a Bond Stronger Than Fame

LONDON – May 15, 2024 – Ant McPartlin has done it again—not with a cheeky prank on Britain’s Got Talent or a Saturday Night Takeaway flourish, but with a simple, soul-stirring announcement that’s left fans around the globe reaching for tissues. The 48-year-old  TV icon, one half of the unstoppable Ant & Dec duo, revealed the name of his newborn son in a black-and-white Instagram post that’s already amassed over 2.5 million likes: Wilder Patrick McPartlin. Born at 8:54 a.m. on May 14, the 7-pound bundle of joy arrived via an “incredible” home birth with wife Anne-Marie Corbett, 46, who Ant called “a legend” in the caption. But it’s the middle name—Patrick—that’s the emotional haymaker, a heartfelt nod to Ant’s best friend turned brother, Declan Donnelly, whose own middle name is Patrick and who will serve as the baby’s godfather.

The post, shared on the duo’s joint @AntAndDec account, captures Ant cradling his son against his tattooed shoulder—a new family tree inked with dedications to Anne-Marie’s daughters, Poppy and Daisy, and their dogs Milo and Bumble (with Wilder’s initials soon to join). “Welcome to the family Wilder Patrick McPartlin,” Ant wrote, his words a mix of joy and raw vulnerability. “Baby is beautiful, Mummy’s a legend, Sisters are over the moon. Dad’s a mess.” Fans flooded the comments with adoration, but it was the Patrick reveal that hit like a thunderbolt. “The sweetest, purest tribute ever seen in showbiz,” one wrote, while another sobbed, “Dec must be bawling—brothers for life, now godfather forever. This stopped me in my tracks.”

This isn’t a trendy pick or a celebrity echo; it’s a profound homage to a bond forged in the fires of fame, heartbreak, and unbreakable loyalty. Ant and Dec’s friendship dates back to their soap opera days on Byker Grove in 1990, evolving into a partnership that’s defined British TV for three decades—hosting everything from I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! to the BAFTAs. But it’s the personal trenches they’ve navigated together that make Patrick’s inclusion so poignant. Ant’s 2017 spiral into addiction—fueled by grief over his brother’s death, a crumbling first marriage to Lisa Armstrong, and the pressures of superstardom—saw Dec standing sentinel. When Ant was arrested for drink-driving in 2018, Dec shouldered solo presenting duties on Britain’s Got Talent, publicly declaring, “I’ve got your back, always.” Ant later credited Dec with saving his life: “He’s my brother in every way that matters. Without him, I wouldn’t be here.”

Dec, 49, who shares two children with wife Ali Aate, Izzy and Jack, was “over the moon” at the news, per sources close to the duo. He’ll step into godfather duties with the same quiet devotion he’s shown Ant through comebacks, including Ant’s 2021 wedding to Anne-Marie—his former PA—and their IVF journey to parenthood. “Patrick is Dec’s middle name, but it’s so much more,” a friend told The Sun. “It’s Ant saying, ‘You’ve been my rock—now you’re family eternal.’”

The outpouring has been seismic. Celebs like Alesha Dixon (“Awwwww darling I’m so happy for you both!”) and Davina McCall (“Arggggghhhhhhhhhh!!!! This is AMAZING !!!! Congratulations to ALL of you”) flooded the post, while fans shared stories of how Ant & Dec’s camaraderie inspired their own friendships. “A gesture only someone with a truly loyal heart could make,” one tweeted, echoing the sentiment that’s propelled #WilderPatrick to trend worldwide.

For Ant, fatherhood at 48—after years of heartbreak and a “mess” of emotions—is a milestone sweetened by this tribute. As he embarks on paternity leave, one thing’s clear: Wilder Patrick McPartlin arrives not just into a family, but a legacy of love that fame can’t touch. From Geordie lads to global icons, Ant and Dec prove brotherhood is the ultimate comeback story

“THEY TOLD ME TO BE QUIET I TOLD THEM TO WAKE UP!” Joanna Lumley detonated a live TV grenade that shattered the fake calm of the studio.

 What she revealed wasn’t just uncomfortable it was explosive. Guests panicked the host froze and Britain watched a woman tear through years of silence in seconds. Social media is in meltdown with people saying “THIS is what real courage looks like.

“They tried to shut me up but I WON’T BE SILENCED!” Joanna Lumley’s shocking confession sends shockwaves across Britain. What began as a calm interview turned into an explosive exchange that’s now gone viral nationwide. Thousands praised her for saying what others are too afraid to admit.

Joanna Lumley has never been one to stay silent — but her latest comments have ignited one of the most explosive national debates of the year. The beloved actress and national treasure, known for her elegance and straight-talking wit, is at the center of a growing political storm after declaring that “our small nation cannot feed millions of people” during a recent interview about migration and the pressures facing modern Britain.

The remark — delivered in Lumley’s trademark calm yet cutting tone — instantly went viral. Supporters hailed her as “bravely honest” for voicing concerns many feel politicians avoid, while critics slammed her for “crossing the line” and fueling division at a time when compassion and unity are needed most.

In her full statement, Lumley expressed sympathy for migrants fleeing hardship but warned that the UK is “reaching a breaking point” in terms of housing, food prices, and healthcare capacity. “I believe in kindness and refuge,” she said, “but there must also be realism. We are a small island — we cannot take in everyone who wishes to come. That’s not cruelty; it’s common sense.”

Her words — though measured — struck a raw nerve. Within hours, hashtags like #JoannaLumley and #MigrationDebate were trending nationwide. Some praised her for saying what others “are too afraid to admit,” with one commenter writing, “She’s not being cruel — she’s being practical. We’re all feeling the strain.” Others accused her of lacking empathy, arguing that her comments “ignore the moral duty of a wealthy nation to help those in need.”

Political figures quickly weighed in. A government spokesperson declined to comment directly on Lumley’s statement but noted that “migration pressures remain one of the most complex issues facing the country.” Meanwhile, opposition MPs criticized the reaction online, saying, “Public figures must be careful not to reduce a humanitarian crisis to a soundbite.”

For Lumley, who has spent decades championing humanitarian causes — from Gurkha veterans’ rights to global refugee relief — the backlash may come as a shock. Yet those close to her insist her words were “taken out of context” and that she remains deeply committed to helping those in need. “Joanna’s compassion has never been in doubt,” said one longtime friend. “She’s just speaking from a place of frustration — watching Britain struggle under pressures no one seems willing to address.”

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The debate shows no sign of cooling. Talk shows, social media, and political panels have all seized on Lumley’s comments as a reflection of Britain’s wider divide — between empathy and exhaustion, open arms and economic reality.

Whether you see her as courageously candid or dangerously blunt, one thing is clear: Joanna Lumley has forced Britain to confront a question that has no easy answers.

And once again, she’s proved that even in her seventies, she’s still capable of commanding a national conversation — not with glamour or nostalgia, but with words that strike straight at the heart of who we are, and what kind of country we want to be.

I’m A Celebrity favourite Aitch reportedly exchanged a series of “flirty” messages with Married At First Sight star Ella Morgan just before flying to Australia — and before viewers began speculating about his growing connection with actress Shona McGarty.

Rapper Aitch has formed a close bond with soap star ShonaCredit: ITV

Aitch, 25, who has become close to Shona in the jungle, had ended his relationship shortly before entering camp. Ella, 31, had also recently split from partner Alex James Ali in January.

A source claimed that Ella — the first openly transgender woman to take part in MAFS UK — told friends at the Beauty Awards in London that Aitch had reached out to her online.

Ella found fame on MAFS’ 2023 seasonCredit: Channel 4

According to the insider:
“She said Aitch told her he thinks she’s stunning — and she’s clearly quite into him too.”

The pair had reportedly discussed meeting up when he leaves the jungle, with the source adding:
“Watch this space.”

And during a particularly unsettling trial last night, he was seen cuddled up next to Shona, 34, as the pair watched the challenge unfold.

The MAFS star had been flirting with the rapper before he went into the jungleCredit: Instagram

Aitch’s manager, Via Culpan, has weighed in on the rumours — but played them down:
“I think it’s more of a brother-sister relationship.”

His past relationships — and the timing

Aitch, a contestant on “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” in Australia, looks over his shoulder in a jungle setting. 6 I’m a Celebs Aitch secretly split from his girlfriend before going into the jungleCredit: Shutterstock Editorial

The Sun on Sunday recently revealed that Shona had quietly ended her engagement to musician David Bracken, 38. Sources say the split was amicable.

Aitch, born in Manchester, had also been dating psychology student Lois Cottam, 25, for over a year before their breakup ahead of the show.

Ella Morgan reacts — and fans take notice

Ella Morgan, who rose to fame on the 2023 series of MAFS, reportedly told fellow attendees at the awards party that Aitch had been messaging her ahead of his jungle debut. According to witnesses, Ella seemed excited by the exchange.

Ella had planned to meet Aitch after the show was overCredit: Getty

Pictures show Ella attending red carpet events shortly after the news emerged, smiling as questions about the rapper circulated.

A growing jungle bond?

Inside the camp, viewers have watched Aitch and Shona’s chemistry build in small moments — from teasing banter to subtle glances that fans insist reveal something more.

ITV cameras also caught Aitch praising Shona in front of Ginge, telling him she was “really lovely” and that he enjoyed spending time with her.

Asked whether the pair would make a good match, his manager Via said:
“They’re both nice people… but I’m not sure. Personally, I think it’s more sibling energy.”

Still, fans are unconvinced.

Aitch’s I’m A Celeb journey impresses viewers

Shona arrived into camp single after the breakdown of her engagementCredit: Shutterstock Editorial

His manager added that Aitch has handled the show remarkably well:
“He’s smashed it — he was terrified of the eating trials but he’s done so well.”

Shona’s sister Camilla also spoke warmly of the rapper after flying into Australia:
“He’s a nice guy… I’d definitely have him around for Christmas.”

Past romances and reactions

Aitch’s latest breakup occurred just before he joined I’m A Celeb. Dec previously revealed he was “shell-shocked” by Aitch’s comments on-screen — moments he saw only shortly before they aired Friday night.

Ella Morgan also ended her own relationship earlier this year, which has only intensified speculation now that her connection with Aitch has come to light.

For now, viewers in the UK continue to watch the jungle unfold — and wonder which path the rapper’s love life will take once he’s out of camp.

Dame Esther Rantzen has issued a heartbreaking update on her cancer battle as she admitted she is celebrating Christmas early so there’s ‘more chance I’ll be alive’.

The journalist, 85, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2023, and at one point was told she had just weeks to live.

Last year the star raved about an ‘amazing’ new drug which had delayed the spread of her cancer, saying that it had allowed her to plan ahead.

However in an update on Friday, Dame Esther told The Times that she was diagnosed with a second form of cancer – for which she received chemotherapy and radiotherapy this year.

Dame Esther also revealed that she is now not receiving any treatment at all after her doctor said the side-effects were outweighing any benefits.

‘A further diagnosis, comparatively recently, has revealed that I am also being attacked by a completely different kind of cancer, which needed treatment with chemotherapy and being zapped with radiotherapy,’ she said.

Dame Esther Rantzen has issued a heartbreaking update on her cancer battle as she admitted she is celebrating Christmas early so there’s ‘more chance I’ll be alive’ (Seen in 2020)

‘Right now I am not receiving any treatment at all, which was my doctor’s decision, as the side-effects outweigh the benefits – so the cancers are progressing but, according to my most recent scan, very slowly.’

Dame Esther went on to share that she has been planning to have Christmas celebrations with her children and grandchildren sooner rather than later.

She said: ‘This year I am planning an ‘official’ Christmas with my children and five grandchildren, slightly ahead of the real Christmas so that there will be more chance that I am actually alive to enjoy it with them!’

Dame Esther added that back in 2023 she didn’t expect to survive another Christmas so it was a ‘wonderful’ surprise that she has yet another to celebrate.

It comes after Kate Garraway was left fighting back tears as she was joined by Dame Esther for a segment on the assisted dying bill.

Kate, 58, became visibly upset as terminally ill Dame Esther revealed her end of life plans in an emotional interview on Friday’s show via phone call.

The That’s Life! presenter was seen appealing to the House of Lords, who are currently debating the legislation for the bill, to not block it from moving forward.

Dame Esther revealed she wanted to represent terminally ill people across England and Wales as she admitted she had plans to travel to Dignitas in Switzerland, a non-profit organisation that provides physician-assisted death.

The journalist, 85, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2023, and at one point was told she had just weeks to live

She said: ‘I’m not afraid of death, but I am, as someone once said, afraid of dying, I’m afraid of dying badly.

‘I’m making arrangements because it’s the only way I can have an assisted death, to go by myself to Zurich, to Dignitas.’

‘I just wish that I was allowed to say goodbye to my family and for them to see that I have a good death.’

Dame Esther continued: ‘Please, House of Lords, give us terminally ill patients the hope, the confidence, the choice that if life gets unbearable, they can ask for help.’

Going on to address how the bill will affect disabled people due to the question it could be used against them if they become a burden to family, Dame Esther added: ‘Some disabled people think that it will apply to them, well, it won’t. It can’t, unless they are terminally ill with six months or less to live’.

Earlier this year Dame Esther opened up about her heartbreaking final wish, revealing the ‘extremely limited’ time she has left.

The Childline founder expressed her deep desire to be reunited with her late husband, Desmond Wilcox, whom she lost to a heart attack in 2000 at the age of 69.

In an interview, she spoke deeply about her lasting bond with Desmond, musing on the possibility of an afterlife where they could once again be together.

The Childline founder expressed her deep desire to be reunited with her late husband, Desmond Wilcox, whom she lost to a heart attack in 2000 at the age of 69 (pictured together in 1999)

She told The Times: ‘If there is a heaven, it would be a very happy place. It’s a lovely idea to meet Desmond again and all those I have loved and lost — my parents and grandparents, my close friends and family.’

Esther’s relationship with Desmond began as an affair in 1968, when he was her head of department at the BBC.

They married in 1977 and spent 30 years together until his death, and had three children together.

Back in 2013, the presenter spoke of her own sadness at being a widow, saying she would give up a decade of her life to spend just ten more minutes by her late husband’s side.

She said: ‘Desmond’s last words to me were, “I adore you”. I was sitting on his deathbed.

‘I will take those words with me to the grave. I said to my son last night, “If God gave me the choice between ten more years of life an

The Reform UK Westminster City Councillor has slammed the “sickening cover up” in London.

Laila Cunningham has condemned Sadiq Khan’s handling of the grooming gangs (Image: Getty)

Laila Cunningham has demanded that questions over the London grooming gang “cover up” be answered as she slams the “disgusting and sickening” handling by those in power. The Reform UK Westminster City Councillor has claimed Sadiq Khan changed the wording of ‘grooming gangs’ to ‘multi-offender sexual exploitation cases’ in order to deny what has been happening in London.

“That’s what offered him the excuse to look at Susan Hall and say ‘what do you mean by grooming gangs? It doesn’t exist’,” she told the Daily Expresso podcast. This comes after a Daily Express probe prompted the Met Police to review 9,000 potential cases in London. The London Mayor had previously said there was “no indication” of Rochdale or Rotherham-style gangs operating in the city.

 

The Mayor had previously said there was “no indication” of grooming gangs in London (Image: Getty)

Ms Cunningham said: “It’s absolutely disgusting and sickening that Mark Rowley said there were none, and then a few months later, under public pressure, say we’re reviewing 9,000 cases, and then a few weeks later he said actually it’s not 9,000, we’ve reviewed those, there’s 1,000 and something.”

An initial data search identified around 9,000 historic cases that might fall under the broad national criteria. However, after reviewing 2,200 of them, only about 1,200 remained in scope, Sir Mark Rowley told the London Assembly on November 13.

She continued: “I do feel it’s a cover up, and I feel it’s absolutely disgusting, and whatever form it was, he hasn’t commented on it at all – there are questions swirling.”

In January, Ms Hall made nine consecutive attempts during Mayor’s Question Time to ask Khan whether gangs were currently operating, or had previously been active, in the capital.

In one exchange, the mayor said “the situation in London in relation to young people being groomed is different to the parts of the country”

Ms Cunningham added: “I spoke to one of the grooming gang victims from the north and she said that a lot of them were driven up to London, a lot of the abusers had contacts in London.

“This needs to be public because we’re not going to let those girls suffer in silence again, and we’re not going to let anyone with power get away with it in London.”