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Holly Willoughby is reportedly set for a ‘huge payday’ from ITV, who are said to have offered her three shows in a bid to ensure she stays working for the channel

Holly Willoughby is said to be set for a huge payday this year as ITV have reportedly offered her a trio of new TV shows in a bid to ensure she stays with the channel.

Despite stepping down from This Morning in 2023, Holly has remained with the channel to present Dancing On Ice and, more recently, rebooted show You Bet!.

You Bet! features Holly and Stephen Mulhern as co-hosts and kicked off in December with two specials. And according to The Sun, ITV have given Holly a full series of You Bet! after the two specials, which could lead to the channel giving her another Saturday night entertainment show, with the potential of a third game or quiz show too.

Holly has already kicked off rebooted show You Bet! with co-host Stephen Mulhern, as they fronted two specials in December ( 
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A source told the publication: ” ITV chiefs are attempting to future-proof their relationship with Holly, who they very much see as having launched and nurtured her career on the network.

“But they also understand she has earned her place as one of Britain’s biggest TV stars, and inevitably rivals will make her offers — so they feel they have to tempt her to stay. Of course, it’s entirely up to Holly if she takes up ITV’s deal or starts to consider her options elsewhere.” Mirror has contacted representatives of Holly and ITV for comment.

You Bet! started in 1988 hosted by the legendary Bruce Forsyth. During the ’90s, Matthew Kelly and Darren Day also presented the show, which features ordinary people taking on incredible challenges for a large cash prize.

ITV are said to be keen to keep Holly, who has already filmed a show for rival Netflix ( 
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ITV’s reboot has so far seen Holly and Stephen as co-hosts, accompanied by Alison Hammond, Rob Beckett, Harry Redknapp and Rosie Ramsay who along with the audience gamble on the outcomes of the whacky challenges.

While ITV may be keen to hold onto Holly, she has already made the move over to Netflix for one new show; Celebrity Bear Hunt, which features adventurer Bear Grylls chasing a line-up of famous names in the Costa Rican jungle.

The poster features Holly and Bear poised on opposite sides amidst a dense jungle backdrop, complete with trees and birds. Netflix has set the premiere of Celebrity Bear Hunt for February 5.

The caption reads: “Can 12 celebrities survive being hunted in the Costa Rican jungle by Bear Grylls? Hosted by Holly Willoughby, Celebrity Bear Hunt arrives 5 February 2025, only on Netflix.”

While Netflix has yet to confirm the celebrity lineup, there’s been speculation circulating. The Sun reports that the rumoured participants include Spice Girl Mel B, Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas, rugby star Danny Cipriani, tennis icon Boris Becker, designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, and The Saturdays’ Una Healy. Also reportedly bracing themselves for the ultimate trial are The Inbetweeners star Joe Thomas, TV host Steph McGovern, glam model Lottie Moss, culinary wizard Big Zuu, and Ted Lasso’s Kola Bokinni.

The Traitors made sure to keep fans on their toes when a twist was revealed minutes into the first episode as three contestants were forced to leave the game

The Traitors UK’s third series is all about the twists and drama as yet another shocking moment aired on Wednesday night.

When the BBC show returned on New Year’s Day, the BBC made sure to keep fans on their toes when a twist was revealed minutes into the first episode as three contestants were forced to leave the game before the train ever arrived at Ardross Castle in Scotland. The remaining 22 stars got to continue with their journey.

As the contestants journeyed towards their destination, the train suddenly came to a stop. The voice of the show’s host, Claudia, then played over the tannoy, announcing that the contestants would have to oust three people from the train – one from each carriage – in order to progress on the show.

“I’m gifting you £10,000 right now to start your prize pot,” she said. “But as you know, in this game everything comes at a price. Right now there are 25 passengers on this train, but there are only 22 spaces in the game so for three of you, your journey is now over. One person from each carriage will have to disembark the train before the game can start. It’s up to you to decide who that will be.”

The stars were wearing the same clothes as when they were kicked out

Fozia, a 50-year-old outreach manager, was the first to leave the train. She was followed by 24-year-old Jack, a market trader and landscaper. The third to leave was ex British diplomat Alexander, 38, who was the only one in his carriage to reluctantly volunteer, marking the end of his stint on the show.

Four days later, on Wednesday’s (Jan 8) episode of the show, fans were shocked to discover that the three dropped contestants made a surprise return to the show. When the contestants were driven to the woodlands for a challenge, they were lost for words when they saw the three sacked contestants standing in cages waiting to be released.

Claudia revealed only two of the contestants were able to return to the castle. However, viewers were too busy focusing on one small detail. They rushed to social media to share their thoughts, with many noticing they were wearing the same exact outfits as they were in when they were on the train four days before. One person commented: “They’re still wearing the same clothes that they had on on the train…”

Another wrote: “3 days later and they are still in the same clothes.” A viewer added: “Why are they making the returnees act like they’re in The Walking Dead or something and they’re fighting for their lives? Unserious behaviour.” One user said: “MOTHER FOZIA & HOTTIE JACK??? YESSSSS PRODUCERS YESSSS,” while another posted: “They still have the same clothes on.”

Coronation Street is about to lose a fair few characters including some fan favourites, with some cast quitting the ITV soap and others written out of the show in what’s set to be a big year

There’s going to be some big changes to Coronation Street this year, with a number of exits confirmed and rumoured.

Soap boss Kate Brooks warned fans to expect several departures in the coming weeks and months, and now it’s been revealed who is leaving – with more exits no doubt planned. Kate told The Mirror just weeks ago that fans would be surprised by some of the characters leaving, and there would be lots of them.

She did not give away who she was referring to, but since then a number of announcements have been made. In recent weeks we’ve had an icon leave the show for good, and a character killed off in tragic scenes.

Spoilers for the weeks ahead have teased more tragedy and more possible exits, with a stunt looming, a trial and a possible comeuppance. So who has left recently and who else is on their way out? Here’s all the confirmed and rumoured exits, including those who have been written out of the ITV soap.

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Confirmed exits

Debbie Webster played by Sue Devaney

It was confirmed weeks ago that Debbie would be diagnosed with dementia in a devastating storyline on the ITV soap. While it will be long-running, the storyline is set to end with actress Sue’s departure as Debbie passes away.

It’s not been confirmed when this will happen or when she will be diagnosed. A source recently told The Mirror of Sue’s reaction to the heartbreaking plot: “Sue is a total professional and is already putting her all into what she sees as hugely important long running storyline. She saw the positive impact of the MND storyline and hopes that her dementia story can have the same effect and raise awareness of the condition.”

Craig Tinker played by Colson Smith

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Craig has been written out of the soap after 14 years. The news was confirmed by The Mirror, while actor Colson also confirmed his exit on social media this week.

He shared: “Autumn last year I was told that Craig Tinker’s time on the Cobbles is to come to an end in 2025. I’ve LOVED every single second of my 14 year stay as a resident on the greatest street in the world.

“I feel incredibly lucky to have grown up in, on and around Coronation Street. I’ve learnt pretty much everything about life from the people who call it home. I’m excited to play out the exit story for Our Craigy. For me, this is the end of the beginning. I genuinely can’t wait to see what chapter two has in store for me. Long live the cobbles!”

Daisy Midgeley played by Charlotte Jordan

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The latest departure to be announced was Daisy, played by actress Charlotte, after four years on the cobbles. The news comes amid the character being caught up in a shocking pregnancy twist.

Daisy found out she was expecting her first child over Christmas, with her yet to uncover whether Kit Green or Daniel Osbourne are the father. Daisy’s departure, thought to be airing later this year, was reported on Tuesday with Charlotte revealing: “My time at Coronation Street is something I’ll always cherish. After a brilliant four years for Daisy, it’s time for me to start a new chapter and explore other opportunities.”

A source told The Sun that “Charlotte has loved her time on the cobbles but is young, ambitious and hungry to see what else is out there for her. She told bosses last April that her next contract would be her last, giving them a year to craft an exciting exit storyline. She’s still filming now and her final scenes will play out in early summer. She’s adored by cast and crew and will be hugely missed.”

Eileen Grimshaw played by Sue Cleaver

Eileen Grimshaw, played by Sue Cleaver, is leaving Corrie ( 
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“I’ve had 25 privileged years of working on Coronation Street,” Sue said in a statement shared with the media. She went on say “The door is still firmly open but as I reached my 60th year, I decided it was time to embrace change, look for new adventures and live fearlessly.” Meanwhile, Sue said that she has has “adored” her time on the show, she’s realised it’s time to try new projects.

It’s believed that conversations about her departure first started last summer after she took an extended period of leave from the show to take part in the theatre production of Sister Act as as Mother Superior. The early conversations “gave writers plenty of time to create a strong exit storyline for her, which viewers will love.”

Meanwhile, Corrie boss Kate said in a statement: “We’re sad to bid farewell to the wonderful Sue Cleaver. Over the past twenty five years, Eileen Grimshaw has been at the heart of some of the most memorable and iconic Corrie storylines, and her onscreen rivalry with Gail Platt will undoubtedly go down in Corrie folklore.

“There’s certainly no one quite like Eileen, and her character will be hugely missed on the Cobbles. We wish Sue all the very best as she embarks on her next exciting chapter.”

Bethany Platt played by Lucy Fallon

Bethany Platt actress Lucy Fallon will soon go on maternity leave ( 
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Thought to be a temporary exit, Bethany actress Lucy will soon go on maternity leave ahead of the birth of her second child. In what’s a big time ahead for the Platts and Bethany, spoilers have hinted a move to London for the character and this could be her exit plot.

It’s not thought Lucy is leaving the show for good, but she is likely to be offscreen for a while this year. More information will soon be revealed on the character’s soap future, and how she leaves.

Evelyn Plummer played by Maureen Lipman

Maureen Lipman is taking a break ( 
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Spoilers for this week revealed the character would be pursuing a law degree at university, with her moving into halls. Maureen had told The Sun about her looming absence: “I’ll be absent for a while and then coming back. I’m not going to die, but then I’ll be in and out of it because I want to have a bit of a life. David and I are thinking of having a bit of a gap year.”

Mason Radcliffe played by Luca Toolan

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An exit that aired just this week is Mason, played by actor Luca. He bowed out in devastating scenes on Monday night with the teen killed off in a knife crime storyline.

Breaking his silence on the departure, Luca spilled: “Of course when I first heard there was a mixture of emotions because I was sad that Mason was going to die and that means I would be leaving, but equally I was really excited and honoured to be part of this storyline because it’s an incredibly important issue that needs to be tackled. I feel so privileged to have had this opportunity to start my professional career at Coronation Street and what a great time I’ve had.”

Gail Platt played by Helen Worth

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Corrie icon Gail Platt departed the soap for good after 50 years on Christmas Day. Actress Helen Worth decided earlier last year to leave after five decades, announcing her departure later on in June.

Breaking down in tears on her last day on set, Helen revealed: “The reason I’ve been here all these years, and it’s a lot of years – It’s more than I can think about really, Is because of all of you people that have been here for, well, some of you for all of those fifty years and others for half of that time.

“But I couldn’t have done any of it without you. I really couldn’t. You are the most amazing team of people, and I really do say thank you. And as for this lot, who didn’t tell me (about this). Oh God, I love them so much. I don’t quite know what I’m going to do without you. But thank you for everything.”

Rumoured

Lauren Bolton played by Cait Fitton

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Someone feared to be leaving is Lauren, who awaits trial for the murder of Joel Deering. She killed her abuser in self-defence after he tried to murder her boyfriend Max Turner.

Lauren is currently in prison, and her trial begins next week. With her sharing her fears ahead of her plea, it’s feared the character could be sent to prison for a lengthy sentence if she is found guilty of murder or even manslaughter.

David Platt played by Jack P Shepherd

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Another character teased to be leaving is David, as he’s about to face a “downfall”. Soap boss Kate revealed he would face a comeuppance of some sort after recent behaviour, and we also know he’s set to feature in a massive stunt.

His actions could lead to him losing people or “things” he holds dear, so might he suffer a tragic loss? Could he end up leaving Weatherfield for good?

Logan and Matty Radcliffe played by Harry Lowbridge and Séamus McGoff

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In devastating scenes on Monday night we saw Mason’s brothers Logan and Matty brutally attack and kill the teenager. Logan stabbed the character after Matty beat him, and in upcoming scenes Matty is arrested.

While Logan is still on the loose, it’s thought both brothers will leave the show at some point in the near future. Given their crimes and what they did to Mason, there’s just no way they can stay in Weatherfield.

Audrey Roberts played by Sue Nicholls

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Viewers immediately feared the departure of soap icon Sue, who has played Audrey for almost 50 years, after Gail’s exit. Audrey’s onscreen daughter moved away to France on Christmas Day, and some fans wondered if Audrey would also leave the show with the pair having been onscreen together for decades.

It doesn’t seem this is the case, with Corrie boss Kate recently telling The Mirror that Audrey was still very much a huge part of the Platts. So it seems she is going nowhere for now!

Ken Barlow played by William Roache

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Another icon feared to be leaving the show is Ken Barlow, played by Bill Roache. Corrie’s longest serving character is currently at the centre of a shocking drug storyline, with his carer Cassie Plummer.

Cassie has been poisoning Ken in recent weeks, leading to a hospital dash recently. As the plot continues, fans fear it could be the end of Ken who has been on the show since the very first episode back in 1960.

Eamonn Holmes confused fans by ‘disappearing’ live on air during his GB News programme shortly after he admitted the show’s changes had been ‘difficult’

GB News viewers were left concerned after Eamonn Holmes appeared to disappear midway through his own programme.

The presenter, 65, was on screen for his breakfast show alongside his new co-star Ellie Costello, who replaced Isabel Webster prior to Christmas. However, during one segment, fans were confused by Eamonn’s apparent disappearing act.

Earlier in the week, Eamonn took to Instagram to welcome Ellie to the panel. Sharing a snap of the happy looking pair sitting at their desk with their notes and GB News branded cups, he wrote: “A New Year , a new day and a new Breakfast line up on @GBNews . It’s now Eamonn and @EllieCostellotv from 6 to 9.30 . It’s Fresh , bright , different and I hope we have your company on TV , online , on your smartphone , on your Radio and by asking your smart device to play GB News. Please join us and say Hello.”

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Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway was among those liking the post. This morning, Eamonn took to the comments section to offer an update, saying: “Hi Everyone. Changing programme presenters is a difficult thing but thank you for all your support re the new format.”

Shortly after, the presenter sparked concern during the live show as cameras returned following a sports bulletin and Eamonn was nowhere to be seen. His absence left Ellie needing to go solo for the paper review segment. Fans of the show quickly took to social media to share their concern. On X, formerly known as Twitter, one user wrote: “Why do they never say why someone suddenly goes missing?

Another questioned: “Wheres wally? Sorry Eamonn!,” while another inferred: “Eamon was sounding croaky just now – A&E perhaps.” Despite his absence, another said: “Ellie did well there without Eamon dominating.”

While there was confusion, Eamonn was back at his desk shortly after and continued the show without bringing up his brief disappearance. He promptly resumed news duties, jumping into a conversation about Jess Phillips’ reply to Elon Musk’s blast at the government over the controversy surrounding Oldham.

This disappearing act wasn’t the first time Eamonn has been mysteriously absent. Just last month, he was swapped out for Ben Leo during a presenting reshuffle, which saw his former co-star abruptly replaced.

Away from the show, Eamonn made his first public gesture towards Ruth Langsford last month following their shock split months earlier. Eamonn, who has moved on to a new relationship, joined thousands of others in liking one of his ex’s posts about her hopes for a family Christmas. She took to Instagram to share news of a tragic fall that had hospitalised her 93-year-old mother.

Alongside a picture of her mother’s clasped hands and their half-completed crossword, Langsford wrote: “Hospital visit….thank you all so much for your lovely messages and well wishes for my darling Mum. She’ll be in hospital for a bit longer yet, but she’s in pretty good spirits considering and I hope she’ll be home for Christmas.”

Loose Women star Linda Robson has opened up about her own tragic miscarriage, as she shared her story on the ITV show alongside Myleene Klass, who has been campaigning for women’s health

Linda Robson touched the hearts of Loose Women viewers with a poignant revelation about her past, sharing that she lost what would have been her “little girl”.

During Wednesday’s episode, the actress joined Christine Lampard, Coleen Nolan, and newly honoured MBE recipient Myleene Klass in the studio. The panel was celebrating Myleene’s recent MBE for her advocacy on women’s health issues, particularly her work with regards to miscarriage support.

Myleene, the former Hear’Say star, pledged live on the show that her MBE recognition marked “only the beginning” of her efforts to shatter silence around the issue. As the panel commended her bravery and dedication, Linda courageously opened up about her own sorrow, receiving on-air support from her colleagues.

The Birds of A Feather icon recounted her experience with a sense of unease: “I had two pregnancies with no problems and then when I got pregnant for the third time and something didn’t feel right, right from the very beginning.”

Linda opened up to Myleene about her tragic loss on-air

Although Linda had previously mentioned her loss on the show, it was only with Myleene beside her that she felt able to delve deeper into her personal ordeal, reports the Liverpool Echo.

She continued, recalling the moment she sought medical attention: “I rang and asked if I could come in and have an MRI.. a scan to see if everything was ok and they said ‘yeah come in’.”

Linda was comforted by Myleene
In a heart-wrenching revelation, the TV star recounted how panic set in when, during a scan with her young son Louis in tow, the sonographer abruptly left to call a doctor. “Then she went to me, ‘I’m just going to go and call somebody, I’m just going to go and call a doctor’ and straight away I knew something was wrong,” revealed the TV star.

She heartbreakingly revealed: “Anyway they came back and said the baby had died inside of me, they sent me home with a dead baby inside of me and then I had to go back the next day and then they gave me suction to remove….”

Myleene has been flying to flag for more support when it comes to miscarriages

Linda shared further sorrowful details: “They said it would have been a little girl but she had an extra chromosome and so she wouldn’t have survived anyway.”

The ITV show regular, alongside her then-partner Mark, grappled with unanswered questions about what they may have done wrongly, pondering if it might’ve been sex or lifting heavy objects that jeopardized their pregnancy, as fellow panellist Myleene Klass offered empathetic support.

“It just wasn’t meant to be and it was very very sad,” Linda somberly added.

If you’ve been affected by this storyline, you can find out more information at Tommy’s Midwives.

Mark Labbett, also known as The Beast from The Chase, has undergone a remarkable weight loss transformation over the years after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes

Chaser Mark Labbett, better known as The Beast, has been wowing fans with his incredible weight loss journey.

In a candid chat on This Morning this week, he talked about his days prior to fame when he was an ‘overweight maths teacher’ and not one the country’s most recognisable faces from TV.

At 57, the Devon-born quiz maestro shared the details about the dramatic changes to his life that resulted in a substantial drop in his weight — earning him plenty of praise from admirers. One impressed Twitter user exclaimed, “Mark Labbett has lost some weight – looking good,” while another commented, “Mark looks incredible after dropping the weight. Watching his interview he seems like such a lovely guy.”

Mark, who debuted on the ITV show, hosted by Bradley Walsh, in 2009, hasn’t hidden the fact he’s struggled with his weight and appearance in the past, but he reached a turning point during the Covid lockdown in 2020.

Mark Labbett shared how he lost weight when he appeared on This Morning ( 
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In his school teaching days back in 2003, Mark reportedly tipped the scales at his heaviest – 29 stone. When he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes four years later, he implemented some drastic lifestyle in order to prevent any further decline in his health, reports Plymouth Live.

Embracing a more nutritious diet and ramping up physical activity led to him bidding farewell to a whopping 10 stone. He now claims he’s the fittest and slimmest he’s been in three decades, having lost a total of around 64kg, all while towering impressively at a height of 6ft 6in.

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His noticeable weight loss started in the 2020 Covid lockdown but he had already slimmed down by three stone before the country went into lockdown. He put some of the lockdown loss down to running around with his “hyperactive” toddler who was at home with him rather than in nursery.

Speaking on Loose Women last year, he confessed: “I found at the end of the evening instead of going to the fridge for late night snacking, all I could do was collapse on the bed.”

His trusty Labrador Retriever Baloo also contributed to his changes, as discussed on ITV’s The Pet Show with Dermot O’Leary and Joanna Page. “I was walking him around the fields, taking me places… I think he’s helped a lot, simply because I’m doing more activity.”

Mark looks vastly different nowadays ( 
Image:
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An interesting twist came when Mark experienced a loss of taste and smell, symptoms that led to less eating and added weight loss over a fortnight.

Now that he’s feeling and looking his best, Mark remains a firm fixture on ITV’s The Chase in Britain, despite no longer appearing on the show’s US version – a change that’s been linked to a significant fall in ratings.

Tyra Sanchez’s disgusting social media rant hours after the news of the death of The Vivienne caused outrage and now fans want RuPaul to take action

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Tyra Sanchez has made another vile ‘crematorium’ joke after the tragic death of The Vivienne.

Tyra first sparked outrage shortly after the tragic news that The Vivienne, real name James Lee William, had died aged 32 on January 5. Tyra took to social media within hours to share a string of tweets written in response to a 2020 post by The Vivienne.

In a tweet almost five years old, The Vivienne had written: “Bet Tyra was fuming when she Realised Netflix Spoiled the win Too. Sorry gal. You Tried though.” Adding a new response, Tyra penned: “Yet it doesn’t compare to the fumes of the crematorium.”

Tyra has now appeared to double down and yesterday posted a photo of a crematorium with the words ‘songs I would play if I owned a crematorium’ written across it. Alicia Keys’ Girl on Fire played in the background.

The backlash to Tyra’s recent post was swift, with disgusted comments quickly piling up beneath the post on X, formerly Twitter.

One person raged: “You are so f****** disgusting.” Another social media user echoed: “How sad that you once had the status of a queen and now you are just a despicable vagabond hungry for a pitiful show, laaaaaame.” Someone else added: “Girl, you were too scared to reply when The Vivienne was alive so you had to clap back after they had passed? You’re sad get a life.”

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Fans have also called on RuPaul to strip Tyra of her Drag Race crown in the wake of her vile outbursts. On X, one Drag Race fan begged: “@RuPaul take away Tyra Sanchez’s win now. The s**t she posted had no right to allow her to stay in the hall of fame, she is a disgrace to the planet and to the fandom and you should discard anything related to her as you did Sherry Pie. Letting this slide is a big f**k up.”

Another added: “I think #RuPaul should take the crown from Tyra Sanchez and give it to #Raven in a symbolic but powerful act. The level of disrespect that girl has, already crossed all limits with her comments about The Vivienne. Do the right thing Mama Ru.”

A third wrote: “Strip Tyra Sanchez of her Crown for Disrespecting Late Queen.” Tyra has since responded to calls to have her stripped of her title, raging in a social media post: “Calling for a crown/title that I could give two f***s about is stupid. You’re the only ones caught up in that fairytale. It means absolutely nothing. Y’all been hollering 15min for 15 years. F**k that crown. F**k @RuPaul F**k @RuPaulsDragRace F**k @WorldOfWonder and f**k you too.”

The Vivienne’s death was confirmed on Sunday and shared by their publicist and friend Simon Jones. He took to Twitter/X to share a statement that read: “It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has passed this weekend.

“James was an incredibly loved, warm- hearted and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career. We will not be releasing any further details. We please ask that James’s family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve.”

Shortly after the tragic news was announced, RuPaul paid an emotional tribute, saying: “With a broken heart, I join the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of the Vivienne – an incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being.”

The Mirror has reached out to Tyra for comment.

Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan, who plays Daisy, has quit the popular soap, becoming the fifth star to leave the cobbles in recent weeks

Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan, who plays barmaid Daisy Midgeley, has quit the ITV soap and is expected to leave the series later this year. Charlotte joined the cast of the soap in 2020, but has announced that after four years she has decided to “explore other opportunities.”

Charlotte said: “My time at Coronation Street is something I’ll always cherish. After a brilliant four years for Daisy, it’s time for me to start a new chapter and explore other opportunities.”

A source told The Sun that “Charlotte has loved her time on the cobbles but is young, ambitious and hungry to see what else is out there for her. She told bosses last April that her next contract would be her last, giving them a year to craft an exciting exit storyline. She’s still filming now and her final scenes will play out in early summer. She’s adored by cast and crew and will be hugely missed.”

Charlotte won a soap award for her portrayal of an acid attack victim
During her time on the cobbles, Charlotte’s character Daisy has been central to a blackmail plot, and was stalked by Justin Rutherford, which culminated in Daisy and Ryan being the victims of an acid attack. Both the Katie Piper Foundation and Acid Survivors Trust International supported the production team when the scenes were filmed, and provided information on the long term impact of an acid attack.

At the time, soap boss Iain MacLeod said: “We were keen to show the long-term reality for people who are subjected to this kind of attack. It is something we might often read about in the papers but perhaps don’t fully understand, in terms of the depth and variety of effects it can have. As well as the medical impacts, we explore the social fallout of having your appearance profoundly changed, both in terms of your own ability to process that and how the wider world reacts to you.”

Charlotte has had some intense storylines since she joined Coronation Street
“The story will at times be heartbreaking but we felt it was an important one to tell.”

Following the stalking storyline, Charlotte won the British Soap award for Best Dramatic Performance in 2023.

After the New Year departure of actress Helen Worth, who played Gail for 50 years, four more actors are due to leave in 2025, alongside Charlotte. Colson Smith, who plays Craig Tinker, Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw, and Sue Devaney (Debbie Webster) are all set to leave in the coming months, while Luca Toolan, who played Mason Radcliffe, has already departed.

Lucy Fallon, who plays Bethany Platt, is also due to leave, but only temporarily. Lucy announced that she is expecting a baby, so Bethany will be written out for a time while Lucy is on maternity leave.

Loose Ruth Langsford is said to be planning a big party to celebrate her divorce from ex Eamonn Holmes as he moves on with relationship therapist Katie Alexander

Newly single Ruth Langsford has some big plans for when her divorce from Eamonn Holmes, 65, is officially confirmed.

The Loose Women anchor, 65, has been leaning on celebrity pals like Rylan Clark and Coleen Nolan in the wake of her marriage ending while her estranged husband has moved on with 42-year-old relationship counsellor Katie Alexander since the former couple announced they were going their separate ways last year.

As Eamonn focuses his attention on a new relationship, Ruth is far more concerned with having fun with her pals – with a huge divorce party reportedly being planned for when Ruth is legally free of her ex. The TV presenter is thought to have said “life begins after divorce” following her shock split.

Ruth and Eamonn announced the had parted ways in May after 14 years of marriage. The exes, who once presented ITV show This Morning together, first met in 1996 and welcoming son Jack Holmes, 22, into the world in 2002 before at Elvetham Hall in Hampshire in June 2010.

Since announcing her split from Eamonn, Ruth has reportedly thrown herself into work and been prioritising self-care amid rumours Eamonn is planning to pop the question to his new partner Katie. After toasting the New Year with friends, it’s thought Ruth is planning a big bash to mark her divorce once it goes through.

The mum-of-one is said to admit her split from Eamonn has “not been without its horrible days” but her friends have helped her get through the turmoil. According to one insider, trips to the hairdresser and “shopping for a new wardrobe” have been Ruth’s form of therapy.

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“Ruth’s sass is definitely back. She’s ready for new adventures, and who knows, a man – if and when, it’s on her terms,” a source tells Heat magazine when discussing Ruth’s future post-Eamonn. “For now, girls’ nights and piña coladas are filling the void. Ruth has a force field of friends – they’re her armour and they give her great advice.”

Over the week, Ruth gave her followers a significant update on her mum’s health, following her hospitalisation before Christmas due to a broken pelvis. Joan, 94, sustained the painful injury in a fall, causing Ruth great concern and leading her to keep fans updated on her progress via social media.

However, there’s been a major health breakthrough for the Loose Women star’s mum, as Ruth announced that she was finally discharged and able to return home. Sharing the positive news with her Instagram followers, Ruth posted a video showing her mum back at home, enjoying quality time with her dog, Maggie.

Set to Everly Fair’s cover of I Love You Always Forever, Ruth captioned: “SHE’S HOME! ! ! Mum is finally out of hospital! Thank you to all the nursing staff at St.Peter’s Hospital and Woking Community Hospital for taking such good care of her. As you can see, Maggie is VERY happy to have her home!”

Last month, news broke that Joan had suffered a fall while preparing for Christmas festivities. Ruth shared a video of her elderly mum dancing in the kitchen while peeling vegetables and wrote: “No dancing in my kitchen peeling the veg for my darling Mum this Christmas….She’s had a fall and fractured her pelvis! She’s ok…ish, no surgery required thank goodness but she needs rest and time to heal now. She’s in hospital at the moment but I’m hoping to get her home soon.”

This marked the second time in two years that Joan had fallen and broken something during the festive season, having previously broken her hip in 2023.

ITV Loose Women star Ruth Langsford has opened up on her heartbreak over her sister Julia’s death, revealing how it’s inspired her to ‘live her life well’ every day.

During a recent episode of Loose Women, ITV panellist Janet Street-Porter opened up about her reflections on life after celebrating her 78th birthday. She admitted to feeling increasingly conscious of being the last surviving member of her immediate family, following the deaths of her parents and younger sister.

Janet shared a nostalgic photo online from her birthday with her sister, explaining to her fellow Loose Women that it was a significant moment for her to reminisce and reflect.

Ruth Langsford chimed in on the topic of ageing and remembering deceased family members, saying: “I’m 65 this year, it’s very easy to slip into that, ‘Oh god, I can’t believe I’m 65, I’m so old’. I don’t, I now have to look forward and think, ‘How amazing I’m 65, I’m here, I’m alive, I’m standing up’.”

Ruth Langsford issues heartwarming tribute to late sister as she admits ‘it drives me’
The ITV star also spoke about the heartbreaking loss of her sister Julia, revealing that she always remembers her on her birthday. She said: “I remember when she died thinking, ‘I must live my life well because she didn’t get the chance’. She wouldn’t want me being sad forever without her. So, that kind of drives me on.

Ruth’s younger sister tragically took her own life in 2019 at the age of 62. Julia had been struggling with depression for many years prior to her untimely death, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Following the tragedy, Ruth took a hiatus from her presenting duties to grieve for her sister. Ruth Langsford previously opened up about her way of coping with sorrow, revealing on the show that she would often cry in the shower to release her emotions.

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She confessed in 2022 to her co-stars: “When my sister died, I had good cries in the shower because it’s very private. “I think if you’re in the bathroom, whether you like a bath or a shower, it’s that shut the door and nobody really disturbs you. I could have a good old, proper old, loud snotty cry and get that out of my system.”

In another heartfelt moment on the show, Coleen Nolan reflected on her late sister Bernie and the impact that her memory has on her perspective on life’s struggles.

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She shared with fellow panellists that she tells herself: “Whenever I get down about things or really worried about things, I just bring myself back into the moment and I go, ‘Yeah, but Bernie would love to be here with those problems and she’s not.’

“Then with birthdays, obviously as you get older, I’ve got my 60th coming up in March, people go, ‘Oh, you’re 60, you’re getting on’ and all that.

“To me, it’s cheesy I know but honestly, because of things that have happened in the past and losing loved ones when it was way too soon to loose them, it makes me celebrate when I wake up in the morning, let alone if it’s my 60th. I literally wake up and go, ‘I’m still here, I’m alive.’”