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The British Soap Awards suffered a technical glitch this evening for ITV viewers as it didn’t air as planned and a message saying ‘Sorry for the disruption’ aired instead

The British Soap Awards suffered a technical glitch this evening for ITV viewers. Tonight, fans were left fuming when the soap award show didn’t air as planned. It was due to start at 8pm on ITV1 but did not air.

A message was instead shown to viewers that read: “We’re sorry for the disruption.” The problem was on both ITVX and for those tuning in on ITV1 on their televisions and fans rushed to social media to fume over the problem.

Angry viewers took to social media as they fumed: “Where are the #BritishSoapAwards, ITV? Is this because #EastEnders won everything?!” – as another wrote: “Not like we’ve been waiting all day for this. Cut it out, ITV! #britishsoapawards.”

Another wrote: “Welcome to the “We’re sorry for the disruption” awards I guess! #britishsoapawards,” with a fourth sharing: “#BritishSoapAwards Oh come on @ITV. Get on with the soap awards!! Just hope they show from the start. Bloody annoying!!”

Jane McDonald was back to host the show

The British Soap Awards took place over the weekend in London, but they always air a few days later on ITV. Jane McDonald was back to host after taking over the hosting duties from Phillip Schofield.

Host Jane McDonald said of her return: “I’m beyond excited to be hosting The British Soap Awards again as I had such a ball hosting the awards last time. You all know I love my soaps, so to be in a room giving recognition to all these wonderful actors and their fantastic hard work is simply joyous. I can’t wait to get my glittery frock on and celebrate with everyone.”

At the Soap Awards this year, EastEnders were the big winners, taking home several prizes including Best British Soap and Best Leading Performer for Lacey Turner, who plays Stacey Slater. Villain of the Year also went to Navin Chowdhry, who played evil Nish Panesar – who died in dramatic scenes earlier this year.

The British Soap Awards are back after a year away, with the show airing on Thursday night ( 
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Steve McFadden also reaped the awards for Phil Mitchell’s harrowing psychosis storyline. It won Best Single Episode whilst Steve also won Best Dramatic Performance for his portrayal of Phil.

Scene of the Year went to EastEnders for Angie Watts’ shock return amid the soap’s 40th anniversary, whilst Coronation Street’s David Neilson was presented the Outstanding Achievement Award by his former co-star Julie Hesmondhalgh.

Speaking before she was presented with the Scene of the Year award, EastEnders legend Anita Dobson said: “It was just perfect.” Asked if she’d come back, she added: “I don’t think so, although I should say never say never, it would have to be something special.”

Gillian Taylforth, who plays Kathy Beale, also added: “It was just brilliant, although none of us knew that she was coming back! We’ll need Ange back if anything ever happened to Kathy, not that I want it too.”

William and Sophie will team up for a joint engagement this Friday

Prince William and Duchess Sophie team up for royal visit

The upcoming visit to Wadebridge, Cornwall, is already generating buzz among royal fans, who are excited to see the two senior royals step out together once more.

Their joint appearance will highlight Cornish culture and rural life, with a focus on agriculture, sustainability, and community wellbeing.

On social media, fans celebrated the announcement.

I love their bond. It’ll be great to see them out and about together.

“Definitely looking forward to this!” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Another added: “Oh, how wonderful! I love their bond. It’ll be great to see them out and about together.”

“Ah, the type of joint engagement we stan,” a third gushed.

“Looking forward to this. I love Sophie and her versatility in engagements,” another fan wrote.

This isn’t the first time the duo have shared the spotlight. In 2023, Prince William and Duchess Sophie attended a screening of the conservation documentary Rhino Man at Battersea Power Station.

William made headlines at the time for warmly introducing her as “my aunt”.
Duchess Sophie has been described as the royal family’s “secret weapon” (Credit: Cover Images)

The Royal Cornwall Show

The Royal Cornwall Show, founded in 1793, is one of England’s largest agricultural showcases, drawing more than 120,000 visitors over three days.

The event celebrates the best in livestock, farming, local food and Cornish tradition.

This year marks Prince William’s first visit as Duke of Cornwall, a title he gained following his father King Charles‘ accession to the throne.

For Duchess Sophie, the engagement marks her first return to the Cornwall Show since 2014.

In recent months, the duchess has been dubbed “the royal family’s secret weapon“.

When both King Charles and Kate Middleton were forced to step back from royal duties due to their cancer battles last year, Sophie quietly stepped into a more central role.

During the visit, William and Sophie are expected to tour various exhibits. William will also present the Duke of Cornwall’s Award.

The reality star looks pretty wiped out

The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins has shared a concerning health update, revealing she has been laid low with a lung condition.

Gemma, 44, told fans on Instagram earlier today (Wednesday June 4) she has been ill for three weeks – and has also needed medical attention.

The former Dancing On Ice contestant gave worried followers a glimpse of her road to recovery with images of a drip she is making use of. But despite suffering with breathlessness and fatigue, Gemma also maintained she would ‘honour work commitments’.

Gemma Collins has vowed to ‘be back entertaining fans soon’ (Credit: YouTube)

Gemma Collins shares health updates

“Hey guys sorry been quiet, I have pneumonia,” Gemma captioned a post showing her looking wiped out.

“I’m not as fast or on it as I usually am on the daily,” she admitted.

The reality series regular added: “I am still honouring my work commitments which is taking every bit of energy I have but will be back entertaining you all soon.”

Story updates also showed how a grateful Gemma had also been visited by a doctor, and had drips set up in her home.

Gemma wrote: “Thank you to everyone helping me I’ve had pneumonia for three weeks and honestly can’t thank everyone all the docs helping me.”

She’s thanked medical staff (Credit: Instagram)
Another pic depicting her arm hooked up to the IV apparatus also bore the caption: “I’m having to take it easy which is not like me. Very slow and get so out of breath and tired so quick.”

I’m having to take it easy which is not like me.

And a separate Story upload, meanwhile, contained a shot of her pet dog Gucci who has been ‘giving her lots of cuddles’.

Gemma has been hooked up to a drip, it appears (Credit: Instagram)

How fans reacted

Sympathy poured in for Gemma in her main account post’s comments section, with thousands engaging with her upload within hours.

“Don’t work. Rest,” one follower urged her.

“Hi lovely you need to rest and get your strength back, speedy recovery,” advised another.

Meanwhile, a third person encouraged Gemma: “You giving us all so much energy and good vibes! Get your rest! Wouldn’t want anything to happen to you.”

Gucci has been on hand to comfort Gemma (Credit: Instagram)
A couple of months ago, Gemma shared how she lost almost two stone after turning to weight-loss jabs.

She announced at the start of 2025 how she’d already dropped two dress sizes through the weight-loss approach.

Then, following her initial success, Gemma predicted she could shed plenty more pounds by the time May came around.

“I got on the scales and lost something like 6kg in my first week. I bet my house by May, I’ll have six stone off. And it’s been effortless,” Gemma claimed in March.

“Looks so bizarre,” a royal pundit claims

The sight of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry twerking in video footage will only distance them further from the royal family, an expert claims.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams has exclusively weighed in to Royal Insider on the controversial booty-popping clip featuring both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shaking their respective things.

The video, which portrays the heavily-pregnant Meghan and hubby Prince Harry awaiting the arrival of Princess Lilibet in hospital four years ago, has been condemned as “vulgar” and “unnecessary attention-seeking” by detractors.
How does Meghan Markle twerking fit in with her credo as an influencer, or a royal? (Credit: YouTube)

Verdict on Meghan Markle twerking video

Mr Fitzwilliams also feels the footage is at odds with the perception that Prince Harry and Meghan desire privacy.

He told Royal Insider: “The Sussexes howl about privacy, but come out with this. It’s a surreal to release a video which simply looks weird and I can’t see how it fits into the narrative they are supposedly trying to get across, where she is an important influencer.”

Mr Fitzwilliams also argued the Sussexes’ social media rules aren’t consistent with their actions.

“They knew the photos which show Princess Lilibet in close up would get worldwide attention. But it is unclear why they are usually reluctant to show their children’s faces unless they using them for promotional purposes,” he added.

 

‘Far too erratic to be trusted’

An unimpressed Mr Fitzwilliams also questioned the Sussexes’ strategy for sharing their brand messaging.

“The twerking video will become notorious,” he went on.

“They made great play of relaunching with a new [communications] team recently. I can’t believe they consulted their advisors before releasing something that looks so bizarre.”

Pondering the decisions that led the second son of the monarch and his wife to release footage of them gyrating their hips on social media, an incredulous Mr Fitzwilliams maintained any hope of a reconciliation would be squashed.

One has to ask, what planet do both of them exist on?

He reflected: “One has to ask, what planet do both of them exist on? The royal family will simply be confirmed in their view that both of them are far too erratic to be trusted.”
Meghan shared the clip to mark Princess Lilibet’s fourth birthday (Credit: Splashnews.com)

What song are Meghan and Harry twerking to?

Meghan shared the previously-unseen clip on Instagram yesterday (Wednesday June 4).

It was released to celebrate daughter Princess Lilibet turning four.

The footage shows the parents-to-be making moves in front of a phone’s camera to viral song Baby Mama Dance by Mic Drop Mama.

Read more: Meghan Markle ‘twerking’ in dancing video while pregnant in hospital slammed as ‘vulgar’

The tune was popular on social media in 2021 with pregnant women boogying on down with their bumps.

Meghan shared in her post’s caption: “Four years ago today, this also happened. Both of our children were a week past their due dates… So when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn’t work – there was only one thing left to do!”

What do you think of Meghan’s video? Let us know by leaving a comment on our Facebook page. 

Jade died of cancer in 2009

Big Brother icon Jade Goody left a huge legacy, as well as her two sons, behind when she died just over 16 years ago. Today (June 5) would have been her 44th birthday.

Jade tragically died at age 27 from cervical cancer in March 2009. She found out she had been diagnosed while competing on the Indian version of Big Brother in 2008.

While the family has continued to celebrate her life throughout the years, they have also remained in the headlines after Jade’s sons – Bobby and Freddy Brazier – appear to have distanced themselves from one another.

Here, we take a look a look at Jade’s final moments and the sad truth behind the family division…

Jade married her partner Jack weeks before she died (Credit: Splashnews.com)

Jade Goody married Jack Tweed

Weeks before her death, Jade got married to Jack Tweed at the Down Hall Country House Hotel in Hatfield Heath, Essex.

Guests included TV presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, and Blue singer Antony Costa, to name a few.

Iconic girl group Sugababes also performed on the big day, and former TOWIE star Mark Wright served as Jack’s best man.

The lavish ceremony was covered by OK! magazine. However, Jade sold the rights to her wedding to TV company Living, who aired a documentary of the wedding. Jade aimed to raise as much money ahead of her death for her two sons.

Jade Goody carrying son Freddy (Credit: Cover Images)

Jade’s final message to her sons

Before she died, Jade wrote an emotional letter and attached it to a photo album she created for her then-four and five-year-old sons.

The letter read: “Dear Bobby and Freddy – I have asked for this book to be made so that when you are older, you can remember just how much fun we had.

“I thank God that we made the most of our time together, and I treasure the moments we shared. These are the most precious moments.

“Some person much wiser than me once said that if you never discovered something you would die for, then you haven’t lived. Well, you are both proof that I have lived, I will always. Mummy.”

Jade died beside her loved ones

On March 22, 2009, Jade died in her sleep during the early hours with her mum, Jackiey Budden, and friend, Kevin Adams, beside her.

Husband Jack was also there, but admitted he couldn’t face watching her die in the same room.

“It’s horrible to watch someone you love struggling when there’s nothing you can do to help,” he told OK!.

“I kept going in to kiss her and check that she was breathing. But I knew it was going to happen that night. I just couldn’t stay in the room. I wasn’t asleep, I was just lying there waiting.”

Jack said when he heard Jackiey crying, he knew. “I walked into the room, stroked her face, kissed her and broke down,” he added.

Jade’s funeral took place at St John the Baptist Church in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, on April 4. Her sons were not in attendance.

Jade’s mum, Jackiey, has had a long feud with Jeff (Credit: Splashnews.com)

Family drama

After Jade’s sad death, Bobby and Freddy’s father, Jeff Brazier, was given full custody.

The family has remained in the spotlight since Jade’s passing, but not always for all the right reasons.

Over the past 16 years, Jeff and Jackiey have had a long-lasting feud and traded their fair share of blows. However, only recently, it has been well-documented that Jeff has been taking legal action to stop Jackiey from contacting his son Freddy.

The news arrived shortly after reports of a rift between Jeff and youngest son Freddy emerged. Freddy allegedly sought comfort from his nan, which reportedly annoyed Jeff.

“This is something Jeff and anyone who cares about Freddy hopes will help keep Freddy safe from a relationship that has been incredibly detrimental to his well being for a long time now,” an inside source told The Sun.

“The fact that he is going down this route shows how concerned we all are and how our efforts to keep Fred safe are being grossly undermined by other people.”

Jeff has taken legal action against Jackiey (Credit: Splashnews.com)
Jackiey responded, telling the MailOnline: “I know what this is all about. It [the situation with Jeff] doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter. Do I want to see Freddy? Of course I do. I see Freddy all of the time – I will see him.”

One of Jackiey’s neighbours also added: “I feel sorry for Jackiey. She’s been through so much. It’s a complex situation. I just hope they can be all together again as a family. Her grandchildren mean the world to her. How did it come to this that lawyers are apparently involved? She wants to be the best gran she can be to those boys.”

Freddy and Bobby’s separation

In the latest update surrounding the family drama, Freddy reportedly did not turn up to his older brother Bobby’s 22nd birthday on Monday (June 2).

According to The Sun, Freddy’s absence from Bobby’s birthday celebrations was noticeable.

“Bobby celebrated his birthday with dad Jeff and step mum Kate over the weekend. It was a really nice family occasion, but everyone really missed Freddy,” a source told the newspaper.

Freddy did not attend Bobby’s birthday celebrations earlier this week (Credit: Splashnews.com)
It is believed that Freddy is currently living with Jackiey at her flat while his father takes legal action against his grandmother.

“Jeff was never going to keep Freddy away from his Nanny for very long – they’ve always had a strong bond. Jeff may hate her for all sorts of reasons going back many years, but Freddy loves her very much,” another source told the MailOnline.

They added: “They had a great time together, playing with her dog and catching up at her flat – where he has often stayed over the years. Whatever Jeff hoped to achieve with his legal efforts, it hasn’t worked.

David Beckham has finally been awarded a prestigious honour from King Charles in his upcoming Birthday Honours list next week, which will see him become a Sir

Beckham will reportedly receive his honour next week(Image: Getty Images)

David Beckham had dreamed of being knighted, and it’s finally becoming a reality. Becks had a glimmer of hope last year when he was announced as an ambassador to the King’s Foundation, with insiders suggesting it might bolster his knighthood prospects. However, 2024 saw him miss out on the distinguished title again. But his luck appeared to change this year, with reports claiming that he’ll be knighted as early as next week.

The former footballer has a long-standing relationship with His Majesty, who last month revealed he’d sent him a gift for his 50th birthday. While attending the Chelsea Flower Show, Beckham was seen sporting a rose as a buttonhole, and it has since emerged that the flower has a very royal connection.

The King, 76, was heard asking David if he had received the recent gift for his birthday after they met on an official line-up. “You got it, didn’t you?” the Monarch asked. David responded: “It was incredible, thank you. It was very kind.”

Just moments later, Queen Camilla met Beckham and commented: “Nice to see you again, glad you got the roses.” The footballer told Her Majesty that he had a “perfect” but “busy weekend,” adding it was “a lot of fun.” Beckham’s rose, a King’s Rose was named in honour of the King who has never shied away from discussing his love for horticulture.

An incendiary book released last summer targeting his financial dealings might have thwarted his recent efforts. Authored by Tom Bower, it labelled Beckham “money obsessed” and reported on his strategies for legally reducing his tax obligations in the UK.

Beckham’s aspirations for a knighthood were previously dampened in 2014 following HMRC’s reservations. Now 50, Beckham, who also played a pivotal role in England’s 2018 World Cup bid, faced backlash for accepting the ambassadorship at the Qatar World Cup in 2022. Allegedly raking in £150 million from a decade-long partnership, LGBTQ+ groups criticised him sharply due to Qatar’s oppressive laws against same-sex relationships.

David will become Sir Beckham(Image: Getty Images for TIME)

His team has countered, arguing that Beckham’s intent was to harness the unifying power of sport as a ‘force for good. ‘ His involvement irked comedian Joe Lycett, who called out Beckham for double standards before theatrically shredding a topless Beckham photo from Attitude, a gay lifestyle magazine.

The saga culminated with Lycett feigning the destruction of £10,000 after Beckham decided not to withdraw from the deal. Weeks after the comedian called Beckham’s defence a ‘cop out’, the Inter Miami owner was once again overlooked for a coveted invitation to Buckingham Palace.

In a prior incident, a snub reportedly triggered an exchange of heated emails between Beckham and his long-standing PR man Simon Oliveira, which were claimed to have surfaced in 2017. Having led initiatives like the London Olympics and dedicating much time to charitable activities with organisations like UNICEF, many predicted the ex-footballer would receive a knighthood in 2014.

Speculation was rife that his association with a film finance initiative deemed by HMRC as tax avoidance had thrown up a ‘red flag’, disrupting his opportunity for the honour.

Victoria will be styled as Lady Beckham(Image: Getty Images)

There was no indication of misconduct from those who invested in the Ingenious Media scheme. Reportedly, Beckham reassured Oliveira in leaked emails, maintaining “everything is above board.” Subsequently, in the year following, he contributed £12.7 million in taxes as reported by the Sunday Times Tax List, landing him and his wife Victoria in the 49th spot among the UK’s top 50 taxpayers.

Yet, Beckham’s name was notably absent from the 2014 honours list, leading to the publication on the Football Leaks website – described as the sport’s parallel to Wikileaks. In these alleged communications, David purportedly vented his fury at the perceived oversight, labelling the committee a ‘bunch of c***s’ and slamming the honours system as a “f**king joke”.

He allegedly expressed his frustration, saying: “I expected nothing less… Who decides on the honours? It’s a disgrace to be honest and if I was American I would of [sic] got something like this 10 years ago… It’s p***ed me off those old unappreciative c***s.”

Furthermore, he is reported to have said brusquely: “Unless it’s a knighthood f**k off”. Beckham also reportedly questioned the accolade given to Katherine Jenkins, alluding to her OBE by stating she was awarded the honour for “singing at the rugby”.

Becks has a long standing relationship with the King(Image: PA)

In the wake of these comments, Katherine Jenkins’ camp had their say, with her spokesperson indicating the singer received her honour for her services to music and her extensive charity work. Her spokesperson stated that she’d “courageously publicly admitted” experimenting with drugs in her formative years.

Her manager, Professor Jonathan Shalit, further defended Jenkins to The Sun, declaring: “I say Katherine was awarded an OBE for her services to music and charity.”

Beckham, who has been a dedicated Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF since 2003 and initiated his 7 fund for the charity in 2015, found himself at the centre of an email controversy. A spokesperson for UNICEF responded to the leaked emails by stating: “David has given significant funds personally.”

At the time, Beckham’s representative slammed the reports, accusing them of being misleading and based on manipulated content, as they told the Daily Mail: “This story is based on outdated material taken out of context from hacked and doctored private emails from a third-party server and gives a deliberately inaccurate picture.”

A close pal of Beckham spoke to The Mirror about the incident, revealing that although Beckham regretted the messages, they were sent “in the heat of the moment”. The friend elaborated, “Genuinely, he wasn’t as vitriolic as that, but you do say some things in private and in the heat of the moment,” adding that Beckham feels he has contributed greatly to his country.

They continued, “To be honest, he does feel that he has given so much to his country. And sometimes you say things in private that anyone would say and you don’t really mean it. While he was frustrated in those emails, he was over it the moment he sent them. Getting the knighthood is not what his work is about. He doesn’t care if he gets a knighthood or not.”

Sources claim that despite Romeo Beckham splitting with his girlfriend, it would take a ‘small miracle’ for normal family relations to resume after a series of hurtful claims

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz(Image: Getty Images)

Romeo Beckham’s split from his girlfriend won’t heal fractured family relations, friends believe. Insiders say it would take a “small miracle at present” for peace to break out between Brooklyn and his parents David and Victoria.

It comes as his wife Nicola Peltz’s friends previously blamed Romeo’s girlfriend Kim Turnbull for them not going to David’s 50th. Pals alleged it was because Brooklyn had a brief romantic liaison with her, which was denied by Beckham’s friends.

The Beckhams, Peltz’s pals claimed, “chose Kim over Brooklyn.” But friends of the Beckhams said this characterisation was wrong – and were furious that Kim had been “thrown under the bus.”

One source said Romeo’s split from her would not change things. “There are no signs of reconciliation, sadly. There is still a lot of hurt to process,” the source said.

Divided: Beckham family (Image: victoriabeckham/Instagram )

Sources close to Nicola have previously insisted that as “an outsider coming into the Beckham family, she has helped Brooklyn see the emotional abuse and toxic behaviour within”. The claims – described as “patently untrue and ludicrous” by friends of David and Victoria – were the “nail in the coffin” of any future relationship, according to insiders.

Such claims have “sunk for now” any chance of peace talks. One said: “It was a low, low blow…how can you say such things about your own family. It will be interesting to see if Brooklyn and Nicola make any attempt to heal things now Kim is out of the picture.”

Romeo and Kim had been together for just seven months.But the relationship between Romeo, 22 and Kim, 24, ended three weeks after David Beckham’s 50th birthday, which was at the start of last month.

A source said of the split: “They split a few weeks ago and it’s all amicable and they are still friends.” Romeo is a former footballer who now works as a model, becoming the face of the Burberry children’s line at the age of just 10.

Romeo with former girlfriend Kim(Image: Instagram)

He was on the Versace runway at this year’s Milan fashion week. Kim, from London is a model and also works as an international DJ from.

It comes after Romeo said he must stop stressing about “small things” and called for more “respect” after posting a poignant family message following an emotional weekend. The model was overcome following his dad David’s former club PSG’s Champions League final win over Inter Milan at the weekend.

Manager Luis Enrique was reduced to tears as supporters paid a heartfelt tribute to his late daughter during the pinnacle of their club’s history. He said on Instagram: “I watch stuff like this and look at myself and think why am I stressing about something so small. In the grand scheme of things, love who you love without question, take care of each other, respect each other and enjoy life.”

Last month the Mirror reported how friends of David and Victoria Beckham said the pair were worried about Brooklyn’s ‘unhealthy’ relationship with his wife Nicola.

BBC Radio listeners were told tonight that presenter Bryan Burnett would be taking time off from his evening show in Scotland to have treatment for cancer next week

A radio host has announced that he will be taking some time off from his show as he undergoes treatment for cancer. Bryan Burnett shared the news with listeners live on BBC Radio earlier this evening ahead of surgery next week.

Bryan, 60, opened up about his health on his BBC Radio Scotland show Get It On tonight, which he said would be his last episode for a few months. He said that a tumour was discovered during appendix surgery earlier this year, with it announced that he will now have abdominal surgery and chemotherapy as treatment for appendiceal cancer.

He revealed that he’s expected to make a “full recovery” and shared that colleague Grant Stott, 58, will cover for him whilst he’s off work. Bryan also thanked his team at the radio station for their support during the latest episode.

Bryan told listeners: “This is gonna be my last show for a wee while and I want to explain why that is.” He went on to say: “Unfortunately, I’m gonna have to take some time off the show to have some treatment for cancer.”

BBC Radio Scotland presenter Bryan Burnett announced tonight that a tumour was found during recent surgery on his appendix(Image: bryanb1965/Instagram)

He explained: “When they removed my appendix recently, they discovered a tumour and appendix cancer is incredibly rare but the good news is it is treatable but I do have to have some fairly hefty abdominal surgery next week.”

Bryan added: “It’s going to mean I’m gonna be off work for a couple of months and you know how hard I will find that. However, I am expected to make a full recovery, which is good news, and I will be back on air, on the show that I truly love, later in the year.”

Speaking about his team, who he said are “close,” he added: “I also want to take this opportunity to so say a massive thank you to my brilliant producers for all the hand holding and all the encouragement that they’ve given me since they found out my news. And I’m sure they’ll let you know how I’m doing over the new few weeks.”

He then named his cover on the radio show as Grant, before paying tribute to his colleague. Bryan said: “When I’m off, Grant Stott will do most of the shows, so I know that Get It On will be in good hands.”

The radio host told listeners live on air that he will be taking a break from his show whilst he has treatment for cancer following the news(Image: bryanb1965/Instagram)

The BBC shared this evening that in a short statement Bryan explained that his treatment involves complex abdominal surgery and chemotherapy.

Bryan also said in a statement shared by the BBC: “I’ve experienced the most incredible care and kindness from the NHS staff who have been looking after me. My surgeon is a Get it On listener so I know I’m in good hands.

“I will really miss the music and the chat when I’m off but our listeners have given me hundreds of great playlists so that will keep me going over the next few months.”

BBC Scotland director Hayley Valentine added: “Bryan is one of our most popular broadcasters on Radio Scotland and I know listeners will join us in wishing him well as he embarks on his treatment. We look forward to welcoming him back to the Get it On studio once he’s recovered.”

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick has been chatting with her Coronation Street pal Vicky Myers about the looming ITV soap crossover, amid fans wanting their characters to feature

There could be an epic Vanessa Woodfield and Lisa Swain scene on the way, if Emmerdale and Coronation Street fans have their way.

Speaking exclusively to The Mirror at the British Soap Awards, Vanessa star Michelle Hardwick confessed she’d had discussions with her pal and Corrie star Vicky Myers. Ever since fans learned of the shocking crossover between the two soaps, set to air early next year, they’ve been calling for a number of characters to be involved.

One such twist hoped for by viewers would see Corrie detective Lisa meet with Emmerdale vet Vanessa. Michelle and Vicky have seen all the comments about their characters meeting, and they are so on board.

They too would love to be involved and would love to have a scene in the crossover where their characters meet, with Michelle telling us they’d been discussing it. She teased to us: “It’s so exciting, I think everyone is hoping for a Vanessa and DS Swain crossover aren’t they.

“Me and Vicky have been talking about it. It would be hilarious.” With fans also calling for Vanessa’s ex Charity Dingle and Lisa’s partner Carla Connor to feature in a scene together, two soap icons, Michelle seemed keen for this too.

There could be an epic Vanessa Woodfield and Lisa Swain scene on the way(Image: ITV)

She responded: “Yes! Those two and me and Vicky!” Michelle’s character Vanessa features in heavy scenes this week and going forward, with her brother-in-law Nate Robinson’s murder finally exposed. After his body being discovered and identified, Vanessa faces a tough time supporting her grieving sister Tracy Robinson, Nate’s wife, who is left reeling over the loss.

Not only that, but Tracy faces accusations and could be framed for the crime that fans know was actually committed by John Sugden. Michelle told us of the emotional scenes ahead: “Vanessa will be there for Tracy through the whole thing. Fingers do get pointed, and they all start blaming each other.

“The thing is Vanessa doesn’t think it’s Cain [Dingle] who’s done it, but Tracy does. Equally she wants to support her sister and be there for her, but she is trying to be the rational one really, and be strong for her.”

One such twist hoped for by viewers would see Corrie detective Lisa meet with Emmerdale vet Vanessa(Image: ITV)

There does come a moment where Vanessa fears her sister is to blame as other residents question her motives, but Michelle assured us this is very much in the moment and then it’s gone. She shared: “There is one little point where she has this conversation with Rhona [Goskirk], and in one instant she says, ‘she couldn’t have done it… could she?’

“Then it’s like no, no she wouldn’t. I just think with the lies that Tracy has told about Eric it’s, oh my goodness, but she doesn’t think it at all and really does stand by her.” Vanessa and Mary’s friendship will remain going forward, after they cleared the air over Mary’s kiss with Vanessa’s late girlfriend Suzy Merton.

She said: “Mary of all people! She was so nice to Vanessa, I couldn’t believe it. But she has buried it, as long as we don’t talk about it we’re fine.”

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It has been claimed that Loose Women will be scrapping its live studio audience when it returns with a reduced schedule next year

ITV have decided to axe a huge part of Loose Women in a desperate bid to save money, it has been reported. It has been claimed that the show will be scrapping its live studio audience when it returns with a reduced schedule next year.

This will come as a major blow to its panellists, who enjoy interacting with the audience as part of the programme. The decision to eliminate the studio audience is reportedly a cost-saving measure, with insiders revealing that it’s a pricey feature due to being managed by an external company, which also provides security and a warmup person.

However, for the presenters, this change is predicted to be a ‘disaster’. This move follows ITV’s announcement of significant budget cuts to their daytime schedule, from reducing Lorraine to 30 minutes and only broadcasting the show during school term times, to slashing Loose Women’s output to 30 weeks a year.

It comes after the Mirror revealed last month that staff fury at the channel is growing over the sweeping cuts, which includes the axing of 220 jobs.

Ruth Langsford is among presenters at Loose Women expected to be affected

Sources have informed MailOnline that key talent on Loose Women are ‘upset’ about the loss of the live studio audience, as it’s what distinguishes the show from Lorraine and Good Morning Britain. There are concerns that viewers may ‘switch off’ completely.

Meanwhile, a source told the Mirror: “While there is a proposal to not have a studio audience for Loose Women from 2026, that doesn’t necessarily mean that we’ll never have a studio audience again, it just won’t be in the same way as it is now. At this stage we are still exploring new ways of working and producing the show when we move to a new studio next year.”

Loose Women panellists such as Ruth Langsford, 65, Kaye Adams, 62, Nadia Sawalha, 60, and Charlene White, 44, have become household names thanks to the ITV show, but that hasn’t stopped big names speaking out about the changes.

The changes are expected to cause job losses across ITV’s morning offering including This Morning, Lorraine and Loose Women, which will be broadcast from a new location in central London while still being produced by ITV Studios.

Good Morning Britain is to be extended by half an hour from January, while Lorraine Kelly’s morning talk show will be reduced to 30 minutes for 30 weeks of the year, ITV said earlier this month.

This Morning, hosted by Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard, will remain in its 10am-12.30pm slot on weekdays through the year, with panel show Loose Women on from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

Last month, Nadia criticised cuts to ITV daytime’s schedule, saying they have been “absolutely brutal” to production staff and came “out of the blue”. Speaking on her YouTube channel, the former EastEnders actress called conversations about the cuts “misogynistic”.

The Mirror also previously revealed that many are blaming chief executive Carolyn McCall for the “death of daytime” and have criticised her for pocketing a massive £4million salary, including bonus, last year.