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  • BBC EastEnders spoilers: Kojo’s fate revealed, Suki and Eve bombshell and Jean horror

    BBC EastEnders spoilers: Kojo’s fate revealed, Suki and Eve bombshell and Jean horror

    EastEnders airs some big moments and discoveries next week on the BBC soap according to new spoilers, with trouble and then joy for Suki and Eve, concern for Jean and news about Kojo

    There’s some festive joy on EastEnders next week, but there’s also secrets and lies and worrying scenes.

    More than one character sparks concern next week, from money woes to health fears. There’s some discoveries and big decisions, with some huge changes in Walford.

    A huge focus of the week is on Cindy Beale and Junior Knight’s affair, following an incident with Kojo Asare. Kojo’s fate was teased in spoilers after a hospital dash yet to air onscreen, while next week his fate is confirmed.

    Kojo is alive amid fears he was being killed off, and Junior finds out he knows about his fling with Cindy next week. Junior is tasked with keeping his uncle quiet, but will Kojo tell everyone the truth?

    The affair is continuing, amid a health scare for Cindy’s oblivious husband Ian Beale. Ian finds a jewellery box in Cindy’s pocket which has been gifted to her by Junior – so will he realise he’s been betrayed?

    As for Ian he’s keeping a secret of his own, when he’s dashed to hospital with chest pains. He refuses to tell Cindy about the issue despite his mum Kathy blaming her for his stress

    EastEnders airs some big moments and discoveries next week on the BBC soap 

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    Elsewhere and there’s trouble in paradise for Eve Unwin and Suki Panesar, but fear not it doesn’t last for very long. The pair are still apart after Eve learned the truth about Keanu Taylor’s murder, Suki’s involvement and Nish taking the blame.

    Stacey Slater urges her pal Eve to speak with Suki next week, as she and Eve make amends after Stacey’s own lie about the incident. But as Suki and Eve share a tense exchange, Eve ends up storming out and Suki is completely heartbroken.

    But Eve soon has a change of heart it seems after a heart-to-heart with pal Stacey. As a result, Eve makes a bold gesture at the Christmas lights switch-on to Suki amid their previous plans to marry – but what does she have in store?

    From there on it’s teased the pair could finally be happy, while of course it’s soap land so who knows. But Sukeve fans will see the pair agree to get their wedding plans back on track, with them said to be “the vision of happiness”.

    Stacey has other concerns ahead though amid her mum Jean Slater’s scam horror 

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    Stacey has other concerns ahead though amid her mum Jean Slater’s scam horror. As Stacey urges her to report it to the police Jean is struggling, but soon she’s relieved when she’s told by a solicitor that they can get her money back.

    When Stacey remains concerned, she asks Jack to look into it – but what will he find? Elsewhere in Walford, Mo Harris faces more trouble at the market while Peter Beale and Lauren Branning agree to put their issues behind them.

    Alfie Moon is concerned for pal Linda Carter over her drinking, while Yolande Trueman is also seen struggling. Then there’s a possible romance too for Teddy Mitchell and Sharon Watts, leaving his ex Nicola seething.

  • Loose Women host pauses show to announce ‘breaking jungle news’

    Loose Women host pauses show to announce ‘breaking jungle news’

    Loose Women host Christine Lampard stopped the ITV show moments in to announce breaking news about I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here

    Christine Lampard paused Loose Women today to announce “breaking jungle news”.

    At the top of today’s show, Christine admitted they had some breaking news to share about I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here. Christine was on the show with Janet Street-Porter, Coleen Nolan and Brenda Edwards when she interrupted the top of the show to announce she had some breaking news about their own panellist Jane Moore.

    Speaking on today’s show, she said: “We’ve got some breaking jungle news for you at 12.35pm,” before she later revealed that Jane would be competing in tonight’s trial alongside Love Island star Maura Higgins.

    The show was briefly halted
    The show was briefly halted
    Speaking on the show today, Christine revealed: “Competing in the trial tonight is Maura and Jane everybody. Jane – her first trial,” as Coleen added: “I’ve been desperate for her to do a trial. I’ve used my five votes every night for her. She’s desperate to do one. She’s that way inclined – if she’s going to go that far, she wants to do it.

    Every night where they’ve announced it, she looks genuinely disappointed that she doesn’t get picked. But last night in the WhatsApp group, Kaye was saying I hope she doesn’t get it tonight because she hates water and this one is underwater. But I know Jane and I’ve seen a clip of it today, and I’ve seen her swimming under the water. She will give it 100 per cent. She’s so strong.”

    Jane takes on tonight's trial
    Jane takes on tonight’s trial 
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    Co-star Janet Street Porter then added: “I think it’s really tough to sit round the campfire and be someone who hasn’t done a trial. You feel like a second division. You feel like the producers are looking at you.”

    Maura and Jane will take part in new trial called Fright at the End of the Tunnel, which will see them navigate through water and creepy crawlies to try and win stars for meals for camp.

    In a preview of the trial, Maura faces spiders as she admits: “Jane, I don’t know if I can do it. There’s an awful amount of spiders,” as Ant and Dec explain that she has to go through to the next chamber to allow Jane to do the same. Will she do it?

  • Frankie Bridge’s fluffy brown co-ord was a hit on Loose Women and now has 20% off for Black Friday

    Frankie Bridge’s fluffy brown co-ord was a hit on Loose Women and now has 20% off for Black Friday

    Frankie Bridge’s gorgeous fluffy brown co-ord was a big hit with her fans when she wore it on Loose Women, and you can now save 20% on it with an early Black Friday deal

    Frankie Bridge has officially declared chocolate brown the colour of the season. The presenter has recently been spotted in several different outfits in the autumnal colour recently, and her latest look has proven to be a big hit with fans.

    For an appearance on Loose Women, Frankie wore Karen Millen’s Alpaca Wool Fluffy Knit Polo Top and the matching Alpaca Wool Fluffy Full Knit Skirt, and the outfit proved very popular with her Instagram followers. “Oh love this look!!!!” wrote one, whilst another added: “Where is this from please? Looks so fab.”

    READ MORE: ‘I’m a fashion writer and scarf jumpers are how I’m staying warm in winter’

    READ MORE: Fans race to buy Molly-Mae’s leather puffer jacket to help keep warm this winter

    If you’re also keen to copy Frankie’s look, you can get both pieces directly from the Karen Millen website, where they’re both currently discounted by 20% as part of the brand’s early Black Friday sale. The skirt, which usually retails for £129 is now £103.20, whilst the polo top is down to £79.20 from £99.

    Both pieces are made from 32% alpaca and 32% wool, making them both super and soft and ultra cosy – perfect for looking chic and smart in the cold winter weather. Each piece is still available in all sizes from an XS to a large, and you can pick from Frankie’s go-to chocolate brown colour or an ivory shade that’s perfect for nailing winter whites.

    Frankie Bridge Loose Women brown knitted co-ord
    The Karen Millen co-ord now has 20% off 
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    The Fluffy Polo Top has a cropped length that accentuates your waist, whilst its boxy silhouette keeps it looking more relaxed and comfortable. It also has short sleeves and a classic polo design with a collared neckline.

    Meanwhile, the Fluffy Full Knit Skirt has a high waist and flared, A-line shape that’s both flattering and timeless. The midi-length hemline is also perfect for autumn and winter, helping keep you warm and cosy whilst still looking elegant.

    The knitted co-ord is perfect for wearing to the office during the winter, giving you a sleek, put-together look whilst still keeping the cold at bay, and you can easily change up the styling to make it more versatile. Frankie opted to team hers with a pair of dark burgundy knee high boots, but you could just as easily wear it with some chunky loafers or a pair of statement trainers for a more relaxed, daytime look.

    If you prefer trousers over a skirt, New Look’s Dark Brown Knit Wide Leg Trousers, £29.99, can be paired with the Brown Soft Knit Cardigan, £26.99, for a more laid back look. Although you could get away with it at the office with a pair of heels or loafers, you could just as easily wear it for brunch or to lounge around at home in, making it a great versatile pick.

  • Exclusive: Ant McPartlin slams “passive aggressive” Alan Halsall after I’m a Celeb clash with Dean McCullough

    Exclusive: Ant McPartlin slams “passive aggressive” Alan Halsall after I’m a Celeb clash with Dean McCullough

    Ant McPartlin has had his say on Alan Halsall’s clash with Dean McCullough, which is the first sign of tension in the camp after a week

    TV star Ant McPartlin has accused Alan Halsall of being ‘passive aggressive’ in his clash with Dean McCullough in I’m a Celeb.

    BBC Radio 1 presenter Dean had a heated exchange with the Coronation Street star in the programme over how the actor had handled waking him up.

    Ant addressed the row on his and Dec’s Instagram Live. Dec said: “Can we talk about the first little bit of tension in the camp,” to which Ant replied: “What would you have done, would you have kicked off? Alan was kind of OK about it, but he had a little bit of passive aggressiveness back as well, didn’t he?”

    But Ant added of Dean’s outburst: “I wouldn’t stand for any of that… I would be like ‘shut-up’.”

    Ant McPartlin and Alan Halsall
    Ant McPartlin has accused Alan Halsall of being passive aggressive

    Dean had taken a nap but was later awoken by camp leader Alan as he needed to do his chore of collecting firewood alongside Loose Women panellist Jane Moore.

    After a sleepy Dean hardly stirred, soap star Alan asked him: “You don’t fancy it? No?” Alan then went to help out Jane himself as camp rules state she was not allowed to do it by herself.

    Alan Halsall and Dean McCullough on I'm A Celebrity.
    Rumble in the Jungle: Alan and Dean
    Northern Irish presenter Dean followed afterwards and told him Alan could “go back now”.

    The actor told him: “I was trying to wake you up as soft as I could,” to which Dean replied: “Listen to me. If you’re going to wake me up, you need to give me a minute, alright?

    “It takes me a couple of minutes for my contact lenses to get back working again, all right?

    “So you don’t need to turn around to me and say: ‘Do you not fancy it?’ OK? And then turn around and walk away.”

    Dean then repeatedly asked Alan to “listen” to him, with the later explaining: “I didn’t say it how you think I meant it, but if you took it that way, then I apologise.”

    The actor confirmed he was not trying to have a dig at the radio DJ, to which Dean said he understood but that he felt he “didn’t get a chance to respond”.

    Dean and Alan
    Dean and Alan before the row kicked off 
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    ITV/REX/Shutterstock)Dean later said in the Bush Telegraph: “I opened my eyes and wee Tyrone from Coronation Street is like: ‘Come on, mate, you need to go down to the bottom of the creek.’

    “He didn’t even give me a chance to say yes or no because he went: ‘You don’t fancy it? No?’ and ran. He was being a real camp leader.

    “I was like: ‘Whoa, whoa, whoa don’t dig me out like that.’ And I had to say to him: ‘If you’re going to say: ‘Don’t fancy it?’ – give me a chance’.

    “Because, of course, I fancy it. I want to help Jane. I went straight down and helped her.” Dean was later seen apologising to Jane before joining her in carrying the wood for the campfire.

    In his own Bush Telegraph moment, Alan said: “It was a flippant comment, I’m sorry if you took it in the wrong way. Wasn’t actually meant like that, it was just a bit of a joke.

    “If I was asleep and you woke me up, I won’t fancy it either.”

  • Exclusive: Ant and Dec slam Jane Moore off-screen for ‘unfair’ attack on ITV I’m A Celebrity campmates

    Exclusive: Ant and Dec slam Jane Moore off-screen for ‘unfair’ attack on ITV I’m A Celebrity campmates

    I’m a Celeb presenters Ant and Dec have their say on Jane Moore, and her claims in camp that the decision to give her the washing up was sexist and ageist

    Ant and Dec have slammed Jane Moore for her ‘unfair’ attack on ‘sexist’ duo Barry McGuigan and Danny Jones.

    Jane hit out at being given washing up duties by new camp leaders Danny and Barry, claiming the decision was ageist and sexist.

    Ant earlier said that it was “good to have a little bit of tetchiness in there.” He added: “I am not surprised as it’s always about the chores. It’s always around the leader and who they give the chores to. It’s either that or the cooking.”

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    Angry: Jane Moore hit out 
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    The Loose Women host, 62, was given the task of washing up along with Tulisa. Earlier Danny and Barry were seen deliberating as which campmates got which job.

    Danny said: “Shall we talk chefs first, obviously me and Melvin can’t do that,” to which Barry then added: ‘Wood duty needs to be somebody who’s strong and has good stamina.”

    Danny suggested Jane on washing up, saying: “I think we have to put Jane on washing up but the only thing I want to say is have we gone a bit male heavy on the strenuous jobs?’. But Barry replied: “I think that’s a fair comment but I don’t think they’d thank us after a few days.”

    After then announcing Jane and Tulisa to the group as being tasked with washing-up, Jane called: “Oh what? Is that because we’re women?”

    Barry said that since Jane was 62 and a year younger than him, she might want something less strenuous but Jane hit back “so ageist and sexist.” Oti Mabuse later said: “You could cut the tension with a knife.”

    Under fire: New camp leaders Danny and Barry 

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    Later Jane complained to Danny: “Those were my last words as you walked past me, “please not cleaning”, and you’ve given me cleaning.” She added: “I’m not upset, I’m just saying it’s women doing the washing up again.’

    As well as Ant and Dec, her comments have sparked a strong reaction on social media with many saying her attack was unjustified. Barry and Danny were later spotted looking crestfallen.

    Earlier in the show Coleen Rooney branded Donald Trump a “dirty bastard”

    The 38-year-old recalled meeting the US president-elect with her former England captain husband Wayne when their family was living in the US during Sunday’s episode.

    Was Jane Moore’s reaction ‘unfair’? Vote in our poll HERE to have your say.

    Discussing her encounter, she told her fellow campmates: “When we lived in America, we got invited to the White House for Christmas and we went in to meet Donald Trump.

    “And so we walked in and we had to get the official photograph taken in front of the Christmas tree.

    “So Donald Trump said to his son ‘See? Told you, all the soccer players get the good-looking girls’. And I told my mum, I was like ‘dirty bastard’.”

  • Real reason for Jane Moore ‘sexism’ row with Barry as she’s defended by Loose Women

    Real reason for Jane Moore ‘sexism’ row with Barry as she’s defended by Loose Women

    The Loose Women panel jumped to the defence of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here’s Jane Moore after she slammed new camp leasers Barry McGuigan and Danny Jones

    The Loose Women ladies were quick to discuss Jane Moore’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here antics after Ant and Dec criticised her comments.

    Jane, who is a panellist on the hit ITV talk show, hit out at campmates Barry McGuigan and Danny Jones after they were named new camp leaders. They immediately gave Jane, 62, washing up duties after a shift around in camp roles.

    The panel consisted of Charlene White, Judi Love, Frankie Bridge and Coleen Nolan. Charlene said Jane just wants to be involved, while Judi said: “I can tell from Jane she definitely wants to do a trial. She is hands on. She’ll get in there… Jane is just like ‘I’ll do whatever needs to get done.”

    The Loose Women panel discussed Jane's comments
    The Loose Women panel discussed Jane’s comments 
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    Coleen said Jane “not one to handle boredom” and is desperate to do a trial. “She’s gone in there because she wants to do it,” insisted Frankie before saying that when she was put on fire duty during her jungle adventure she felt like she “didn’t exist”. As she opened up on her own gender issues experience, she said: “It does become a bit of a thing”. However, she said she didn’t feel like Danny or Barry meant anything by it in the current series.

    On Sunday’s show, Danny said: “I think we have to put Jane on washing up but the only thing I want to say is have we gone a bit male heavy on the strenuous jobs?’. But Barry replied: “I think that’s a fair comment but I don’t think they’d thank us after a few days.”

    Jane speaking with GK Barry
    Jane speaking with GK Barry 
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    However, she was far from impressed and called their decision ageist and sexist. She was then seen throughout the episode huffing and puffing about her new role in camp.

    Geordie duo Ant and Dec weren’t convinced with Jane’s outburst as they opened up on the tensions that were brewing Down Under. Ant said: “I think she is being a bit unfair by saying it’s sexist and ageist. I think they were just trying to do a good job in allocating fairly, if I’m honest.”

    Dec was of the same opinion as he replied: “Yes, I agree. I feel for Barry, he was only trying to do his best.” Ant added: “Poor little Barry.”

    Fans of the series had other ideas, though, claiming she may have made the comments in a bid to ensure she got more air time. While she has been on hand to offer a sound ear to give advice, or a compassionate shoulder to cry on, she has not been selected for any trials as of yet.

    That’s in stark contrast to radio DJ Dean McCullough, who has constantly been voted to suffer in the Bushtucker Trials. On two occasions he’s yelled ‘I’m a celebrity, get me out of here’ and Ant has urged viewers to stop voting for him.

  • Loose Women share ‘biggest ever announcement’ in major ITV show first

    Loose Women share ‘biggest ever announcement’ in major ITV show first

    Charlene White, Coleen Nolan, Judi Love and Frankie Bridge were back on Loose Women to share their views on the latest news headlines and they shared a big announcement

    Loose Women have shared some exciting news with viewers after teasing a “big announcement”.

    Charlene White, Coleen Nolan, Judi Love and Frankie Bridge were back on the panel on Monday (November 25) afternoon and the famous foursome discussed some of the latest news headlines.

    Throughout the show, host Charlene teased their “huge news” before it was finally revealed that as part of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talking campaign, the ITV show will host a 25-hour Talkathon special for the first time ever on Thursday December 5 at 12.30pm.

    It has been confirmed that a famous faces and special guests will join the special programme which will move onto ITVX from 1.30pm for 24 hours.

    Loose Women
    Loose Women have shared some exciting news with viewers after teasing a “bigannouncement

    In a new promo that aired during the show, some of the Loose Women panellists taking part can be heard telling viewers: “As you know, on Loose Women, we love to talk… Now, in support of ITV’s Britain Get Talking campaign, we’re going to do what we do best… Raising awareness, and vital funds, for support helplines and those in need.”

    It comes after Coleen announced live on air that she’s become a grandmother again. The telly favourite couldn’t hide her excitement as she revealed her son Jake Roche, 32, and his partner Georgia have welcomed a baby boy.

    Earlier in the year, Coleen had shared that the couple were expecting, and now she’s over the moon to tell everyone about the new arrival.

    Loose Women
    The ITV show is hosting a 25-hour talkathon next month
    She spilled the beans on the show, saying: “I’ve got some good news to announce – my baby boy Jake and his gorgeous fiancee Georgia had a baby boy. So I’ve got a little grandson now, I’ve not even seen him yet apart from pictures.”

    Her co-star Kaye Adams piped up with a surprised: “You’ve not seen him?” Coleen explained the situation: “No! He was 5lbs7, he’s tiny! Really surreal, so emotional and just a bit… surreal as in, when one of your kids has a baby. To me, Jake’s still my baby and there he is a dad!”

    Loose Women
    The talkathon is in aid of ITV’s Britain Get Talking campaignColeen then dished on how the new parents want their space for a week to bond with their son, but after that, it’s fair game for grandma. She joked: “I’m going to hound them, then they’re getting married next July so he’ll be about seven months.”

    The singer also gushed about how her son Jake is totally smitten with his new addition. “He’s so emotional, already he’s like: ‘Mum, I’m so so obsessed with him and so in love with him.’”.

    Loose Women’s history-making 25 hour Talkathon will be streamed live on ITVX and STV Player throughout, starting during Loose Women on Thursday 5th December, from 12.30pm on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.

  • Coleen Nolan fumes she is ‘bored of I’m A Celebrity’ as she hits out over Jane Moore

    Coleen Nolan fumes she is ‘bored of I’m A Celebrity’ as she hits out over Jane Moore

    Coleen Nolan hit out at I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here as she discussed this year’s events and Jane Moore’s actions with her Loose Women panellists

    Coleen Nolan didn’t hold back as she hit out at I’m A Celebrity for becoming ‘boring’ during Monday’s episode of Loose Women.

    The panelist, 59, admitted this year’s show is beginning to grow tiresome – much to the delight of the studio audience who met her comments with a round of applause.

    As Charlene White discussed potential friction between N-Dubz star Tulisa and radio DJ Dean McCullough, Coleen sniped with a frown on her face: “I just want someone else to do a challenge now, I’m bored.”

    Coleen said that Radio 1 host Dean being continually voted to do the trials was becoming too much for viewers. The presenter also said that Dean’s takeover was what led to her co-star Jane Moore snapping during Sunday’s show.

    Jane slammed new camp leaders Barry McGuigan and Danny Jones over their decision to put her on washing up duty, labelling the pair both ageist and sexist. Defending her pal, Coleen sai that Jane is “not one to handle boredom” and took out her desire to leave camp and do a trial on them.

    “This is what ends up happening. The same people get the same challenges and when you’re in there it’s really frustrating,” moaned Coleen. Charlene admitted she felt the same, responding: “It’s really frustrating. You kind of want to get your teeth stuck in.”

    It comes after the panellists had discussed fellow talk show favourite Jane’s recent outburst.

    The Loose Women panel discussed I'm A Celebrity
    The Loose Women panel discussed I’m A Celebrity 
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    On Sunday evening’s show, Barry and Danny were announced as the new camp leaders. They immediately gave presenter Jane the washing up duties after a shift around in camp roles. However, she was far from impressed and immediately let her feelings be known, calling out their apparent ageist and sexist decision. She was then seen throughout the episode huffing and puffing about her new role in camp.

    While agreeing it wasn’t intentionally sexist or agesit, Judi said: “I can tell from Jane she definitely wants to do a trial. She is hands on. She’ll get in there… Jane is just like ‘I’ll do whatever needs to get done.”

    Frankie agreed, saying: “. “She’s gone in there because she wants to do it.” She then opened up on her own jungle adventure, admitting she felt like she “didn’t exist” at times. As she revealed her own gender issues experience in camp, she said: “It does become a bit of a thing”. However, she said she didn’t feel like Danny or Barry meant anything by it in the current series.

    Geordie duo Ant and Dec weren’t convinced with Jane’s outburst, either, and spoke about the building tensions Down Under. Ant said: “I think she is being a bit unfair by saying it’s sexist and ageist. I think they were just trying to do a good job in allocating fairly, if I’m honest.”

    Dec agreed with his presenter pal, saying: “Yes, I agree. I feel for Barry, he was only trying to do his best.” Ant then joked: “Poor little Barry.”

    Tonight sees Dean once again take to the Bushtucker Trial, much to the dismay of Ant who had previously urged fans to vote in someone else.

  • Martin Lewis’s urgent council tax warning to anyone who bought their house before 1991

    Martin Lewis’s urgent council tax warning to anyone who bought their house before 1991

    The nation’s money-saving hero explains the two checks you need to do before challenging your council tax band

    UK’s guru of thrift, Martin Lewis, has put out a pressing plea for folks to check if they’re due a hefty slice back on their council tax. Despite banging the drum for years, it turns out that in England and Scotland, there hasn’t been a rejig of council tax bands since way back in 1991.

    This could mean an almighty number of homes are forking out more than they should. Martin clarified that for your typical Band D abode, with a yearly council tax bill of £2,171, challenging its category and bumping it down to Band C could pocket you a pretty penny.

    But, he rings a bell of caution for those who bought their pads before 1991 – Lewis advises homeowners to figure out how much their place was worth back then and carry out specific checks to swerve any potential financial issues.

    “These are the checks you need to do. The check and challenge system is my system, it is not an official system, this is my way to give you a level of safety,” he declared on a recent broadcast of The Martin Lewis Money Show.

    “The first check is the neighbours’ check. Is your band higher than neighbours in nearby preferably identical or similar homes? You don’t need to ask them, you can simply go on and check your band at gov.uk for England and Wales.”

    “If it looks like you’re in a higher band than many of your neighbours in similar homes, the second check, which can’t be used in evidence, is your safety check.”

    He then went on to explain that 1991 property values still determine council tax bands, saying: “What was your house worth in 1991? Because it is still those 1991 prices that dictate what band you are in.”

    Martin provided guidance on assessing your home’s past value: “So if you bought your house after 1991, it’s quite easy you just find the price and the sale date.”

    For earlier purchases, he suggested using property websites like Zoopla and Rightmove to find similar properties sold since then and back-calculating their value in 1991 prices. He noted that free online calculators can help with this.

    However, Martin cautioned that challenging your council tax band should not be taken lightly, as it risks inadvertently increasing neighbours’ bills. Clarifying the process, he added: “That’s because you can’t ask for your band to be lowered. You can ask for your band to be looked at.

    “And that means, well, if you only pass the neighbours check, it could mean it’s not you who’s in too high a band, it’s all your neighbours in too low a band, and when you ask for this, their band goes up, which will not make you very popular. I would only look at challenging my banding if I passed clearly both tests.” Martin drove his point home to take care by saying, “Nothing here is perfect, I cannot guarantee perfection.”

  • Was Jane Moore’s ‘sexist and ageist’ reaction on I’m A Celeb unfair? Vote in our poll

    Was Jane Moore’s ‘sexist and ageist’ reaction on I’m A Celeb unfair? Vote in our poll

    Tensions in camp almost reached breaking point last night after Jane Moore was assigned washing up duty by the new leaders Barry McGuigan and Danny Jones – but did the Loose Women star go too far?

    Loose Women panellist Jane Moore branded Barry McGuigan and Danny Jones “sexist and ageist” after being tasked with a new chore during last night’s I’m A Celebrity – and we want to hear your thoughts on her reaction.

    The latest episode saw former boxer Barry and McFly star Danny be named camp leaders following a public vote, meaning they get to sleep in the luxury lodge. As part of their new roles, the pair had to delegate duties to their fellow campmates – but not everyone was pleased with their allocation.

    The pair handed Jane and Tulisa Contostavlos washing up duty, camp maintenance to Coleen Rooney and Maura Higgins, and wood collection to GK Barry and Alan Halsall. Meanwhile, Melvin Odoom and Dean McCullough were assigned water duty, while Oti Mabuse and Reverend Richard Coles were tasked with cooking.

    However, an irritated Jane was quick to accuse the camp leaders of sexism, as she fumed: “Oh what? Is that because we’re women?” In response, Barry explained that he wanted to give her an easier task because she is 62, to which she then accused him of being ageist.

    She complained that her only request was that she wasn’t on cleaning duties, telling Danny: “Those were my last words as you walked past me, ‘please not cleaning’, and you’ve given me cleaning.” She continued: “I’m not upset, I’m just saying it’s women doing the washing up again,” and later expressed: “It seems much like the 1950s.” While the ITV star insisted that she was just “winding him up”, many viewers were not convinced.

    Taking to X, one fan penned: “Jane is such a winger, for no reason, you’re on a show luv, and now you realise you’ve gone too far you’re pretending you were joking!!” While another echoed: “Jane having a hissy fit over doing the dishes! Calling the ageist card! Do me a favour.”

    “Really wishing I voted Jane for a trial, going on like a child over a bit of washing up,” vented a third. It also sparked a reaction from Ant and Dec as they reflected on the tensions after the show.

    Ant said: “I think she is being a bit unfair by saying it’s sexist and ageist. I think they were just trying to do a good job in allocating fairly, if I’m honest.” Dec replied: “Yes, I agree. I feel for Barry, he was only trying to do his best,” to which Ant added: “Poor little Barry.”

    While some viewers are convinced the Loose Women star may have been trying to cause anger from viewers in the hope they would then nominate her for a trial, we want to know if you think Jane’s comments were “unfair.” Vote in our poll HERE to have your say.