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Coronation Street spoilers for next week’s episodes reveal characters are hiding things, while more than one character takes revenge and there could be an exit on the ITV soap

Coronation Street spoilers for next week’s episodes reveal characters are hiding things(Image: ITV)

Spoilers for next week’s Coronation Street see drama, chaos and a new arrival, as well as an exit teased.

One character vows to leave amid a shock affair that threatens to tear a family apart. There’s a visit for one family from a relative, who makes their debut – played by an actress who has been on the ITV soap before.

Josephine Lloyd-Welcome will play Dev’s Aunty Rani, while she’s played different roles in the past on the ITV soap. More than one character takes revenge of sorts next week too, while there’s a discovery as we find out what Carla Connor has been hiding.

Let’s kick things off with the Websters, and an exit could be looming as an affair begins. With Kevin Webster still lying about his cancer results, making wife Abi Franklin believe he needs more treatment, his brother Carl Webster fights the urge to tell her the truth amid their secret feelings.

Abi does end up finding out the truth from someone else, confronting Kevin who admits his lie and explains he did it out of fear she would leave him for his brother Carl. He ends up pushing her straight into Carl’s arms though, and they begin to kiss passionately.

One character vows to leave amid a shock affair that threatens to tear a family apart(Image: ITV)

Despite their moment of intimacy, Carl tells Abi she would be right to stick with Kevin and that they should stay apart from now on. When Kevin sacks his brother from the garage after his recent dodgy dealings, Carl decides a fresh start is needed and he plans to move away from Weatherfield.

When Abi finds out she’s left gutted, but will Carl stay? And what will Abi do? Elsewhere, in the fallout to Lily Platt terrorising her cousin Sam Blakeman, he gets his own back next week with a fake story about a robbery at her home.

Lily’s left terrified unaware Sam has taken revenge after her recent behaviour. Soon, Sam is confiding in Toyah Battersby about his anxiety and his recent panic attacks – but will he tell his dad Nick?

There’s more drama for the Bailey family too, as James moves ahead with the adoption plans for his sister Dee-Dee’ daughter Laila, amid her torn over what she wants to do. Ed Bailey is keen for his kids to clear the air as they remain divided over Laila’s future, while James is plotting to leave – but will he take the baby with him?

Meanwhile Dee-Dee can’t help but smile when she bumps into newcomer Ollie who she recently met at the pub. There’s a new face on the show next week, as Dev’s aunt arrives ahead of his wedding to Bernie Winter.

When she shows up unannounced though the family panic, especially as Aunty Rani has offered to pay for the wedding – while Bernie and Dev’s son Aadi are still hiding the latter’s money issues. When Aunty Rani reveals her plan to create a spreadsheet detailing all the wedding costs so she can keep tabs on the amount she’s spent, Bernie and Aadi hide their dismay – but what are they up to?

There’s more trouble ahead for Todd Grimshaw and new partner Theo Silverton(Image: ITV)

There’s more trouble ahead for Todd Grimshaw and new partner Theo Silverton. Todd has to attend a restorative justice session with Noah, after he attacked him recently over his past with Theo.

Todd had seen him practicing conversion therapy on a member of the congregation and took action, after Noah pushed Theo into this years earlier. But there’s a bigger twist ahead when Noah seems to take payback, and maybe Theo’s wife Danielle does too.

It’s revealed they are dating, much to the horror of Todd and Theo given what Noah did. Theo ends up lashing out but accidentally hurts his son Miles leading to him being told he isn’t allowed to see his kids.

When Billy Mayhew tries to help with the situation it backfires, leaving Theo lashing out once more and telling lies – with Todd horrified. Finally next week, we learn what Carla was hiding from her partner Lisa Swain amid her turmoil over her past.

Skipping therapy, Lisa instead spends some time at her late wife Becky’s grave ahead of their anniversary. Carla supports Lisa, and as the day arrives Lisa is clearly struggling.

Carla and stepdaughter Betsy Swain are worried about Lisa, knowing she’s not doing well at all. Lisa insists she’s okay though and heads off for another therapy session.

She does open up to her therapist, with us finally realising what is bothering the detective. She confesses that she often wonders if there was more to Becky’s death than meets the eye. With questions continuing over whether Becky was corrupt or not, it’s clear she needs to know what really happened to Becky and what was going on with her wife before her death in order for her to move on.

Spoilers for next week’s Coronation Street see drama, chaos and a new arrival(Image: ITV)

She has no idea that Carla is on a mission to get her those answers, with her visiting Logan Radcliffe in prison who clearly knows something. Logan’s link to what happened to Becky was explored on the show earlier this year, while Betsy failed to get anything out of Logan.

Carla decides to try though, determined to help Lisa and get to the bottom of what really happened. Does she get anything out of Logan though? Later on the week, Lisa does some digging of her own.

She sneaks into DI Costello’s office and searches his email for any reference to Becky Swain. But will she find anything out and will she be caught? It seems she finds something out about Kit Green as she soon confronts her colleague.

She tells him she saw his name on the computer which stated that he had asked for access to Becky’s file. Having it out with Kit, it’s not revealed what he says or what this means, but she later tells Carla she cannot work with Kit anymore.

She slams the detective for going behind her back, unaware Carla, out of love, has done the same. But will Carla admit what she’s up to, and how will Lisa react?

The first ever winner of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Tony Blackburn, appeared on The One Show to discuss his time in the jungle, with his blunt advice leaving the hosts in stitches.

BBC radio icon Tony Blackburn, who clinched the title in the inaugural I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! back in 2002, graced The One Show with his presence alongside Loose Women panellist Judi Love this evening.

Chatting to presenters Alex Jones and Roman Kemp, Tony reminisced about his jungle adventure two decades on from his victory in the much-loved ITV show.

Though Tony shared some fascinating titbits about his stint on the program, it was one particularly forthright comment he made that left the presenters momentarily lost for words after a question from Alex, reports Wales Online.

“Tony, you won it, you were the first king of the jungle,” Alex prompted. “What advice would you give to the campmates?”

Tony Blackburn appeared on The One Show(Image: BBC)

In response, Tony deadpanned: “Don’t do it.” This provoked a burst of laughter from both Roman and Alex, evidently taken aback by his candidness

“Get out of there,” chipped in Alex, going along with the levity before Tony pointed out he was “making a joke”.

Delving deeper into his Jungle experience, Tony expressed: “It’s a hard show to do. I’m a vegetarian and I didn’t have to eat all that stuff.

“I couldn’t do it now – it’s horrible, the stuff they have to eat. But I think you’ve just got to be yourself on, it because that’s all you can do.”

The 2024 season of I’m A Celebrity promises to be a glittering affair, featuring an ensemble of fan favourites like Love Island star Maura Higgins, McFly’s Danny Jones and the adored Strictly Come Dancing pro Oti Mabuse, all competing to seize the jungle crown.

Tonight’s instalment of the show will see the campmates compete for a coveted gold ticket to the legendary Celebrity Cyclone, granting them immunity from the next two eliminations.

Roman and Alex were in stitches(Image: BBC)

However, this new twist has left some fans disgruntled, with accusations flying at ITV for “ruining” the series. Discontented viewers took to social media to express their dissatisfaction.

On X, previously known as Twitter, one user expressed: “Nah, not up for this at all. Taking part in the cyclone is a privilege bestowed by the viewers. You’ve actually ruined a great series by doing this. And we all know it’ll be Colleen.” (sic)

Another viewer aired their concerns about the potential impact on the show’s dynamics, saying: “If this is an immunity thing, please don’t. It skews the order in which the public vote them out. I’m always suspicious of this. You know who is likely to be up next and are trying to save them unfairly.”Despite the backlash, some fans are eager to see how the competition unfolds, with one enthusiast commenting: “Soooo good! Love it.” (sic)

Barry McGuigan was a huge hit with I’m A Celebrity fans in the jungle and it turns out the former boxer has a famous best friend who was urging fans to vote for him

Barry has been a hit with I’m A Celeb fans, and has a famous one(Image: ITV)

Former boxer Barry McGuigan was a big hit with I’m A Celeb viewers during his stint in the Aussie jungle this year, before his exit on Thursday. But many viewers didn’t know he boasted a famous fan back home – none other than telly host Eamonn Holmes. Eamonn took to Instagram to root for Barry, posting a snap of the ex-boxer captioned ‘Vote Barry.’ He wrote: “We’ve known each other for 45 years and are best friends. Hope you can help keep my pal Barry in the Jungle.”

This show of camaraderie from Eamonn comes hot on the heels of his ex-spouse Ruth Langsford’s visit to the I’m A Celeb campsite to support her Loose Women colleagues GK Barry and Jane Moore, with the latter being the first to get the boot. Ruth was also there to feature on the spin-off programme, I’m A Celeb Unpacked, joining Joel Dommett, Sam Thompson, and Kemi Rodgers.

Eamonn Holmes has revealed that Barry McGuigan is his best friend(Image: PA)

During his jungle jaunt, featherweight champ Barry, aged 63, has won over both viewers and fellow campmates with his heartfelt stories and charm. On Tuesday 4 December, the campmates were treated to a night at the Jungle Arms pub, complete with nibbles, drinks, and a karaoke session where Barry’s performance of Van Morrison’s Brown Eyed Girl left everyone in awe.

One admirer exclaimed on X: “One thing about the jungle arms it always makes you realise the least obvious one can sing, Barry I love you man” while another chimed in with “who knew Barry McGuigan could sing so well #imaceleb.”

McFly’s Danny Jones also stunned the crowd with a rendition of Bon Jovi, sparking calls from fans for a potential duet down the line. “When they leave the jungle Barry and Danny need to release a single together,” one viewer penned. Echoing this sentiment, another fan chimed in: “Can Danny and Barry release a song please? Thanks. #ImACeleb”.

Fans are hoping Barry and Danny release a single

Earlier in the series, Barry shared a poignant story about losing his cherished daughter Danika to cancer. She tragically passed away five weeks after being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2019.

Speaking to his fellow campmates, Barry revealed: “She had leukaemia, when I was making [The Boxer] with Daniel Day Lewis, three weeks from the end I had to leave because she’d been diagnosed with leukaemia, they thought she wasn’t going to get better but she fought back and she won it. She had two years of chemo.”

After overcoming her initial illness and pursuing a career in acting, Nika was sadly diagnosed with cancer again in her early thirties. Barry confided in Jane Moore about Nika’s second cancer diagnosis, revealing that she had been experiencing “pains in her tummy but she was making the movie, she put it off and went to the doctor, called us all in. Stage 4 bowel cancer, 5 weeks, 5 weeks she died.”

James Martin left Loose Women star Charlene White looking sheepish as she admitted she “couldn’t believe” he brought up one work aspect she struggles with.

Charlene White was gobsmacked when celebrated cook James Martin probed her about her latest literary venture, No Place Like Home, on a fresh instalment of James Martin’s Saturday Morning.

The episode saw Charlene, 44, famed for her role on Loose Women, engage in lively banter with host and chef James, 52, while he whipped up some scrumptious dishes.

But the tables turned when Charlene had to chide the esteemed chef after he poked fun at her for not sticking to deadlines with her new book.

James remarked: “You’re used to so many deadlines in journalism, a little bird told me because I know the publishers quite well, that you struggle with the deadlines?”

Charlene White appeared alongside James Martin(Image: (Image: ITV))

Caught off guard, Charlene replied: “I can’t believe you’ve brought that up!” She then confessed: “Erm… I missed three deadlines, yes, they said: ‘Can you tell Charlene we need the book in ten days or we’re cancelling the contract!’”

Ever the joker, James quipped: “It’s amazing how that suddenly works, isn’t it?” This led Charlene to concede: “Yeah, it’s amazing that when you say you’re going to do something, people expect you to produce it!”

She disclosed that thanks to her “journalism brain” she thrives under the pressure of an imminent deadline, which indeed fueled her writing sprint, reports the Express.

This comes as Charlene took to Instagram before her television slot on Saturday, posting a slew of behind-the-scenes pictures. In her caption, she wrote: “Kicking off Christmas with @jamesmartinchef tomorrow morning from 9.30am on @ itv!

“Much fun was had with the utterly brilliant @chef_chantelle @lennybugleinntwyford and @stephenterrychef. Plus platefuls of gorgeous food to ease us into the festive season, a spoonful of bants, and a dollop of chat about my book No Place Like Home… the perfect recipe for a Saturday morning. Join us! Dress is @oliviarubin.”

Charlene White was taken aback(Image: (Image: ITV ))

Known for her forthrightness on Loose Women, Charlene has now taken a deeper plunge into personal revelations with her new memoir, No Place Like Home. In it, she contemplates on the idea of ‘home’.

Charlene, born in London with roots tracing back to Jamaica, spoke about having a connection to both places, explaining: “I was raised in a Jamaican household in London. So, although I’ve never lived in Jamaica, I’ve been going back and forth my entire life, so that also feels like home to me. There’s space in my heart for both.”

Through her book, No Place Like Home, Charlene delves into her narrative as a Jamaican Londoner, bringing to life the scents, recollections, and voices that color her childhood memories.

From happy ever afters to absolute misery, a lot has happened since I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here launched in 2002

Where all the I’m A Celebrity winners are now

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! draws to a close tonight with McFly’s Danny Jones, WAG Coleen Rooney and Reverend Richard Coles competing to be crowned King or Queen of the jungle.

The series will be known as having one of the friendliest – but wettest camps – on records, with the celebs trying to keep their spirits up while being battered by storms and rain for days on end.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse narrowly missed out on a place in the final three as she was kicked out following the Celebrity Cyclone trial on Saturday night. Oti told hosts Ant and Dec she felt “mentally and spiritually stronger” for being on the show and would be happy for any of the trio left in camp to win.

As viewers prepare to crown the latest King or Queen of the Jungle, we take a look at the previous winners and find out what they’re up to now…

Sam Thompson beams after being crowned I’m A Celebrity winner in 2023(Image: @p_wicks01/Instagram)

I’m A Celebrity superfan Sam Thompson was clearly delighted to be hailed King of the Jungle in 2023 when he saw off competition from his best friend in camp Tony Bellew.

The show gave a huge boost to Sam’s career, as the Made in Chelsea star’s podcast with Pete Wicks ‘Staying Relevant’ going from strength to strength and bringing in thousands more listeners. He also impressed ITV bosses so much he was invited to return this year to co-host spin off show Unpacked alongside Joel Dommett and Kemi Rodgers.

And from reality TV to movie roles, this year Sam cameoed in the UK version of Inside Out 2, as Security Man Sam, a character who finds himself on a chase with the emotions.

Jill Scott (Series 22, 2022)

Jill became the 2022 Queen of the Jungle(Image: ITV1/UNPIXS)

Loveable Lioness Jill Scott took home the title of Queen of the Jungle when the show returned to Australia in 2022 after two years away. She retired from football in 2022 but has continued to keep a close eye on the sport. Jill has appeared as a pundit for several Men’s and Women’s matches including England Men’s Euros qualifying games against Malta and North Macedonia, and the UEFA Women’s Champions League final.

This year, she became the first female player to captain England for Soccer Aid. In June 2023, she became the first female player to captain England for Soccer Aid and became a captain on the panel show A League of their Own.

Jill has also become a regular on The Overlap sports channel where she appears on the award winning podcast Stick to Football with Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright.

Away from football, Jill owns a coffee shop in Manchester with her fiancée Shelly Unitt.

Danny Miller (Series 21, 2021)

Danny was the second winner of I’m A Celebrity set in Wales(Image: Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Emmerdale star Danny Miller was crowned King of the Castle for the show’s second year in Wales. He beat Coronation Street’s Simon Gregson and The Saturdays’ Frankie Bridge to the crown. Shortly after his castle stint, Danny returned to Emmerdale briefly as Aaron Dingle, where he went back to the Dales to make up with his sister Liv.

Although Aaron promised his family he was back for good, it was too good to be true as the character made a dramatic exit as part of the soap’s 50th anniversary storyline. As Danny discussed his brief return to the soap, he revealed his busy schedule wouldn’t allow him to be in the Dales for long, but is open to coming back.

He told Leeds Live: “I’ve got a few things on at the end of the year – including a pantomime and other stuff. Then I’ve got a job, so it is just not the right time. But I’m not one of those actors who says ‘that’s it now, I’ve shelved it’.”

Giovanna Fletcher (Series 20, 2020)

Giovanna was the first Queen of the Castle(Image: Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Giovanna was the first celeb to be crowned Queen of the Castle. The author and blogger, 38, won the nation’s hearts with her appearance on the hit ITV show – which was relocated to Wales amid the pandemic. Giovanna’s career has gone from strength to strength since her castle stint.

She has continued to write books and present her podcast and took to the stage in a production of 2:22 – A Ghost Story. Giovanna played the role of Jenny, which has also been played by Cheryl, Jaime Winstone, Mandip Gill, Laura Whitmore, at the Gielgud Theatre following its run at the Noel Coward Theatre. In 2022, Giovanna fronted her own travel show, titled Giovanna Fletcher: Made In Italy, where she and her family take a trip to Italy to relive some of her most precious moments from her childhood and explore their roots.

Jacqueline Jossa (Series 19, 2019)

Jacqueline won the show in 2019(Image: ITV/REX)

She put on a united front with husband Dan Osborne after her win(Image: James Gourley/ITV/REX)

Poor Jacqueline had a rough ride in the jungle after campmate Myles Stephenson apparently told the actress her husband Dan Osbourne had had a thing with his ex, Gabby Allen. Upon being crowned queen, Jac broke down and vowed that she would be seen as a ‘doormat’ no more and became the first winner to cancel all interviews.

She and Dan hit back at the naysayers, sharing a cute holiday snap and assuring fans that the ‘past is in the past’. She wrote: “We have gone through a very long journey, to be where we are today. Happy. Anyone that thinks differently, don’t Comment negative comments unless you want to be blocked.” [sic]

She continued: “You do not know the ins and outs of what we have both been through, to get to a good place now. I am proud to be with my husband, stand strong and keep our family together. I will not let stupid comments pull me back to the past and dampen my sparkle!! I’m past it and you all need to be in order to follow me. Thanks!! Obvs love all you positive ppl that just get life!!️ thanking you!”

The couple went on to buy a swanky £1.2 million mansion in Essex, where they now live with their two daughters Ella, eight, and Mia, five. Jacqueline now regularly collaborates with fast fashion brand In The Style to create collections and is due to reprise her role in EastEnders as Lauren Branning.

Jacqueline recently revealed her visit to Walford will not be a flying one. “I haven’t actually come on at all and spoken about the fact I am going back to EastEnders. How wild is that?” she told her 3.6 million fans on Instagram. “I haven’t spoken about it at all. It’s as permanent as anyone there is permanent,” she explained. “Obviously, you can get written out at any time but yeah, it’s not a flying visit this time, it’s back back.”

Harry Redknapp (Series 18, 2018)

Harry Redknapp won the show despite never watching it before(Image: ITV)

Football manager Harry had never watched I’m a Celeb before and had no idea what was involved, but decided to sign up anyway. From the get go he was a favourite among his fellow campmates and viewers at home, with everyone instantly warming to his down-to-earth nature and humour.

He talked frequently about his wife of 54 years, Sandra, and their blissfully happy relationship they’d began when they were just 17. They recently sold their Sandbanks four-storey mansion in the lavish Millionaire’s Row to build to Sandra’s ‘dream home’ nearby. Harry and Sandra recently released a joint book, When Harry Met Sandra, which explores their more than 50 year-long romance.

Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo (Series 17, 2017)

Toff was crowned I’m A Celebrity jungle queen in 2017(Image: James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock)

Her family was there to celebrate with her(Image: ExpressStar)

Georgia came into the public eye though E4 reality series Made in Chelsea where she was used to living the high life. Despite her privately educated background and Conservative political views, Toff was a down to earth campmate and popular among her fellow celebrities and fans, too.

She beat Iain Lee and Jamie Lomas to the title and couldn’t have been more shocked. She’s also starred in Celebs Go Dating and landed herself a presenting slot on This Morning. Toff’s used the dosh from winning wisely and has bought two holiday homes in Devon, where she was brought up.

This year Toff got engaged to BrewDog businessman James Watt – revealing she met the millionaire after a mutual friend set them up on a blind date over the summer not long after she split with fraudster ex George Cottrell. She has since gone Instagram official with him and has admitted she hopes their romance will last.

She gushed: “We’re really happy. I think I knew [how strong their connection was] from the second date. I mean it was just classic James and I. The first date was like, stereotypical, really lovely time, knew I really liked him, great.”

Scarlett Moffatt (Series 16, 2016)

Scarlett had success after her stint on the show(Image: ITV)

After the success of Channel 4’s Gogglebox, Scarlett Moffatt also emerged victorious from the Aussie jungle. Her win brought her to the attention of hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, who took their fellow Geordie under their wings. She co-hosted Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway in 2017 and 2018, helmed a reboot of iconic dating show Streetmate, and returned to the jungle to co-host Extra Camp for series 17.

Scarlett has continued her hosting career as she fronts ITV’s Love Bites as well as her own podcast Scarlett Moffat Wants To Believe. She also fronted a documentary on Tourette’s in 2022.

Since winning the show, Scarlett has also enjoyed a lot of happiness and success in her personal life. In June 2023 she gave birth to her first child, a baby boy named Jude. She shares the tot with her policeman beau Scott Dobinson. Months after welcoming their bundle of joy, Scarlett announced the pair have got engaged.

The Gogglebox star took to Instagram in November 2023 to share the joyful news, much to the excitement of her adoring online fanbase. “Mondays are my new favourite day,” she captioned the post, which shows the words ‘Marry Me’ illuminated in block letters across their living room.

Vicky Pattison (Series 15, 2015)

Vicky went on the show after leaving Geordie Shore

Vicky Pattison seemingly hoped I’m A Celeb would elevate her fledgling career after quitting Geordie Shore. She reinvented herself as a fitness guru and was hired to present spin-off show Extra Camp in 2016 before being swiftly replaced by Scarlett Moffatt after just one season.

In 2018 she starred in the Aussie version of the show and partnered with Dom Joly on Celebrity Haunted, and appeared on Celebrity Coach Trip.

This year Vicky got married to beau Ercan Ramadan after a romantic proposal in Dubai. The pair said ‘I do’ twice first in London and then in Puglia, Italy

Carl Fogarty (Series 14, 2014)

Carl Fogarty won the 2014 series(Image: Nigel Wright )

Superbike champion Carl “Foggy” Fogarty was the winner of series 14 after chowing down on a camel penis and ostrich anus in the live final. Since winning the show, Foggy has been something of a matchmaker – setting up fellow contestant and X Factor star Jake Quickenden with his own daughter, Danielle.

Foggy had previously said he worried his daughter was “fussy” in terms of men. Things didn’t work out between Jake and Danielle, though as The X Factor star has now gone on to marry Sophie Church. The pair also share a son together while Jake is a proud stepdad to Sophie’s son from a previous romance.

Meanwhile, Carl isn’t the only one in his family to have enjoyed a stint on reality TV since his I’m A Celebrity appearance. Foggy’s daughter Claudia, entered the Love Island villa on the winter series of the ITV dating show. She sparked a romance with Casey O’Gorman in the villa but it soon came to an end after his head was turned.

Kian Egan (Series 13, 2013)

The Westlife star won in 2013(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Westlife star Kian Egan featured in the 2013 series after his band split and the girl group he managed (named Wonderland) failed. After winning the show he released his debut solo album which reached a modest number 9 in the UK charts. He has gone on to star as a coach on The Voice of Ireland (the Irish version of The Voice), tied-the-knot with actress and Wonderland singer Jodi Albert, and is now a proud father of two sons.

Meanwhile, Westlife have continued to release music and tour after reforming in 2018. Kian is back singing with Nicky Byrne, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan – and their 2021 album, Wildest Dreams, reached Number 2 in the charts both in the UK and Ireland. The band continue to go from strength to strength and toured the USA and Canada for the first time ever in 2024.

Charlie Brooks (Series 12, 2012)

Charlie took home the crown back in 2012

EastEnders beauty Charlie Brooks scooped the jungle crown in 2012. Best known for playing Janine Butcher on the BBC soap before her stint in the jungle, Charlie continued to play the character until 2014. She has appeared in a couple of other TV shows including Suspects and featured on stage in plays – and has also gathered a following due to her fitness achievements.

In 2021, Charlie returned to Albert Square as Janine which has seen her character shake things up as she has fallen in love with Mick Carter (played by Danny Dyer). She left the soap once again in an explosive exit on Boxing Day 2022. She told The Sun on Sunday: “I was only ever due back to EastEnders for a year, but when [exec producer] Chris Clenshaw presented me with his idea for the story, I couldn’t say no to staying a little longer.”

Away from reality shows and the world of acting, Charlie is a mum-of-one as she welcomed her now teenage daughter, Kiki Brooks-Truman, back in December 2004 when she was dating businessman Tony Truman. Charlie is now single – but is happily in the dating game, with reports in the summer of 2023 revealing she has been swiping on raunchy dating app Feeld.

Dougie Poynter (Series 11, 2011)

Dougie won in 2011(Image: ITV)

McFly bassist Dougie Poynter was winner of the show in 2011 during a break from his chart topping band. Since winning the show, McFly have continued to release music and tour – and teamed up with Busted to form superband McBusted. He has also enjoyed success as a model – walking for iconic fashion label Dolce & Gabbana in their fashion shows. Dougie is also a children’s book writer and even teamed up with bandmate Tom Fletcher to write stories for kids.

Reports this year revealed the bassist was secretly dating Netflix star Yasmeen Scott – who was a cast member of the hit show The Sandman. A source told The Sun: “Dougie actually got together with Yasmeen not long after he split from his ex [model Maddy Elmer]. It has been smooth sailing since then. They have been on holidays together and are really into each other.”

Stacey Solomon (Series 10, 2010)

Stacey Solomon won the 10th series of I’m a Celebrity

Stacey Solomon ’s lovable personality helped her win the 2010 series a year after coming runner up to Joe McElderry and Olly Murs on the X Factor. She went on to release her debut album, Shy, in 2015 and became a regular panelist on Loose Women in 2016. She took over from Laura Whitmore as a presenter on I’m A Celeb Extra Camp but was dropped from the show in 2017. Her romance with co-host Joe Swash is still going strong and the pair tied the knot in 2021.

The busy Loose Women star is also a mum-of-five – sharing 15-year-old son Zach with ex-boyfriend Dean Cox, 11-year-old son Leighton with ex-fiancé Aaron Barnham, and children Rex, Rose and baby Belle with Joe, aged four, two and one respectively. Stacey is also stepmother of Swash’s son from a previous relationship.

Stacey took an extended break from Loose Women this year to soak up the quality time with her young children .

Gino D’Acampo (Series 9, 2009)

Gino D’Acampo won the series in 2009

Smooth-talking Celebrity chef Gino charmed his way to the final in 2009. But after leaving the jungle, he and co-star, Hollyoaks actor Stuart Manning, were charged with animal cruelty for killing and cooking a rat while in exile. However, the charges were dropped after ITV producers took responsibility and coughed up a £3,000 fine.

He has since been a regular chef on ITV’s This Morning and was team captain on Celebrity Juice but later quit the series. Gino has also fronted his own TV shows including Gino’s Italian Escape and There’s No Taste Like Home – and opened a new flagship restaurant in London.

Joe Swash (Series 8, 2008)

Emotional Joe after being crowned King of The Jungle(Image: Rex)

EastEnders star Joe Swash jungled his way to glory in 2008 having been written out of the BBC One soap earlier that year. From 2009 he hosted the spin-off, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here NOW! before it was renamed Extra Camp in 2016. In June 2007, his then-fiancee Emma Sophocleous, gave birth to their first child, son Harry Swash, but they split just seven months later.

In November 2009 he was declared bankrupt – although his agent Becca Barr insisted it was simply a mix-up and that he wasn’t in financial difficulty. The year after he met X Factor star Stacey Solomon when she won the show, and in 2016 they confirmed they were an item.

Their son Rex was born in May 2019 and Stacey is a regular on Loose Women. In October 2021, on Stacey’s birthday, the couple welcomed their second child, a daughter named Rose, together. And in July 2022 the couple tied the knot in a ceremony which took place in the grounds of their home, Pickle Cottage. They later welcomed their third child together Belle.

Christopher Biggins (Series 7, 2007)

Christopher Biggins won the show in 2007(Image: ITV)

Veteran actor Christopher Biggins took the I’m A Celeb crown in 2007 and enjoyed something of a career renaissance. However, that stalled after a disastrous appearance on Celebrity Big Brother in 2016 where he upset viewers by making derogatory remarks about bisexual people and was booted from the house amid accusations of anti-Semitic comments.

He insisted he wasn’t a bigot and apologised, telling The Sun: “I am mortified by what’s happened, really mortified. Most of my friends, in fact, are Jewish. I apologised to Big Brother and [housemate] Katie [Waissel].”

Matt Willis (Series 6, 2006)

Matt Willis triumphed in 2006(Image: Rex Features)

With Busted two years in the past, Matt hoped a jungle stint could help his solo career and ended up leaving with the crown. He went on to enjoy huge success in Busted and McFly mash-up band, McBusted, before Busted themselves reformed to critical acclaim.

He and his then-girlfriend Emma Griffiths – now known as Emma Willis – co-hosted the ITV spin off from 2006 until 2008 before tying the knot and welcoming children Isabelle, 13, Ace, 10, and Trixie, six. Matt has since worked on on a candid documentary with the BBC where he discussed his battle with addiction.

Carol Thatcher (Series 5, 2005)

Carol Thatcher was the second female winner of I’m A Celeb(Image: Daily Mirror)

Journalist Carol managed to emerge from the shadow of her mother, the late Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, to win I’m A Celeb 2005. Her victory propelled her into a correspondent role for the BBC’s One Show, which lasted until 2009 when the broadcaster dropped her after she was apparently heard calling a black cricket player a “golliwog” in the green room.

She refused to apologise, telling the Guardian: “I stand by what I said. I wasn’t going to apologise. I never meant it in a racist way. It was shorthand. I described someone’s appearance colloquially – someone I happen to greatly admire.”

Joe Pasquale (Series 4, 2004)

Joe Pasquale won I’m A Celebrity in 2004(Image: Daily Mirror)

Comedian Joe left the jungle with the crown on his head in series four, which was the second series of the year. His win briefly revived his career and earned him an ITV special titled An Audience with Joe Pasquale in 2005. He still makes the occasional TV appearance and was guest host on The Paul O’Grady Show in 2009 and The Nightly Show in 2017.

Joe has been married twice; first to Alison who he wed in 1978 and divorced in 1986 and shares children Kerry, Vicky and Dani. He then married current wife Debbie and they welcomed a son named Joe Tracini who is an actor known for playing Dennis Savage in Hollyoaks.

Kerry Katona (Series 3, 2004)

Kerry won in 2004(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Atomic Kitten’s Kerry became the first female winner in 2004 just months after Brian McFadden left her for Delta Goodrem. Since then she’s continued to hit the headlines thanks to her turbulent relationships and heartbreaks. She was crowned Celebrity Mum of the Year in 2005 and landed an advertising deal with Iceland but ended up going to rehab where she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

On Valentine’s Day 2007 she married taxi driver Mark Croft in Gretna Green and their daughter Heidi was born six days later. They split in 2011 and Kerry moved on with rugby league player George Kay. Kerry almost died giving birth to their daughter Dylan-Jorge in April 2014 and later said the trauma set George on a toxic downwards spiral.

They married in September 2014 before splitting the following October when she filed assault charges against the sports star. They reunited in 2015 and tried to make a go of things, but the final straw came when George suffered another public meltdown in July 2017.

George died on July 6, 2019 after suffering a suspected overdose. Kerry is now dating nutrition expert Ryan Mahoney. Last year, Kerry released a book titled Kerry Katona: Whole Again, where she documented the abuse she suffered at the hands of her late ex George. Kerry also landed her first presenting role in 20 years with BBC Radio Five Live.

This winter Kerry is starring in panto alongside her former I’m A Celebrity campmate Katie Price – the two will play the ugly sisters in Cinderella.

Phil Tufnell (Series 2, 2003)

Phil Tufnell won I’m A Celeb in 2003 – and returned for the All Star version, alongside Carol Vorderman, in 2023(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Fresh from retirement, Tufnell was crowned King of the Jungle in 2003. He went on to do the reality rounds, starring in in 2009 and The Jump in 2015. He’s also popped up on game shows including The Chase, and was a team captain on A Question of Sport between 2005 and 2015. In 2018 he joined Australia’s Seven Network as a commentator for the BBL and Sri Lankan Test matches.

Phil has been married three times – first to Alison Squires from 1986 until 1989, then to Lisa Bar who he married in 1994 and divorced 1998, and is now married to Dawn Brown, who he tied-the-knot with in 2005. He has two daughters; one with an ex-girlfriend named Jane McEvoy, and one with his second wife, Lisa. He returned to I’m A Celeb in 2023 for the All Stars version that filmed in South Africa and he ended in third place.

Tony Blackburn (Series 1, 2002)

Tony Blackburn was the first ever I’m A Celeb winner(Image: Rex)

Radio DJ Tony Blackburn was the winner of the first ever I’m A Celeb back in 2002. After leaving the jungle he continued to work for the BBC but was abruptly sacked after the Dame Janet Smith Review report linked him to the investigation into the Jimmy Savile scandal.

Blackburn insisted he was innocent of any wrongdoing and said he was “devastated” by the sacking. He was reinstated on October 19, 2016 after he threatened to sue. That same year he underwent prostate surgery after waking up in extreme pain but was found not to have cancer. He continues to work for BBC Radio and hosts a show each Sunday on BBC Radio 2.

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford made a cheeky comment about her divorce from Eamonn Holmes on the ITV show this morning

The topic of divorce came up on Loose Women, and Ruth made a tongue-in-cheek joke(Image: ITV)

Ruth Langsford, 64, seemed to take a cheeky swipe at the status of her divorce while speaking on Loose Women on Tuesday morning.

The This Morning alum and her ex Eamonn Holmes, 65, announced their shock split in May, and Eamonn has quickly moved on with new girlfriend Katie Alexander, 42. The couple shares a son, and after 14 years of marriage Ruth seemed to hint that their divorce wasn’t going completely smoothly.

The conversation started with the ITV panel debating whether they’d ever ditch their children over the child picking an unsuitable partner. “I just think it’s madness. You know for a fact no matter what position you take in your child’s life if you intrench yourself too deeply they are going to do the opposite thing anyway,” Mariella Frostrup stated. “How on earth would the inclusion of someone in family life be worth the jeopardy of not talking to your child anymore, I just can’t imagine it.”

Ruth hinted she wanted to hear more about ‘how to divorce well’(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)

She and Eamonn announced that they’d called it quits this May after 14 years of marriage(Image: WireImage)

Coleen Nolan agreed: “I think it is important for parents to let their children find out for themselves and it might work out and they spend the rest of their lives together but it might be that they end up heartbroken and that’s when as a parent you step in.”

Ruth then turned the direction towards parents who let themselves down by feuding with each other instead of putting their children first. She shared: “I think it’s very selfish when you hear parents who say, you know, if they’re divorced, something like ‘Well I’m not coming to your wedding if he’s coming, or if she’s there.’ I just think it’s so selfish, isn’t it?”

“That’s a whole other subject, isn’t it? How to divorce well-” Mariella began. She was then interrupted by Ruth.

“Oh, tell me about it!” Ruth exclaimed, seemingly hinting that “divorcing well” was a topic she’d like to know more about. The panel and audience all fell into stitches, before Ruth conveniently brought in an ad break.

While Ruth has kept fairly silent about the ins and outs of her split from Eamonn, reports on how Eamonn’s health woes impacted the couple’s relationship came flooding in after the split was announced. Speaking about the star’s ill health at the time, a friend of the couple is said to have told MailOnline: “Ruth has become more his carer than a wife. Eamonn has been thoroughly miserable.”

They claimed Eamonn has become “more and more grumpy” and, in the end, it started to get Ruth “down more than she could accept”. The publication also alleged that Eamonn joked to friends about being ‘touched’ more by his physio than Ruth in recent years, with Ruth allegedly upset by the comment.

In a similarly raunchy statement from Eamonn, after his hip replacement he blamed Ruth for his health woes and joked how his sex life was the ’cause’ of the problem. He told the Mirror: “I’m facing a two-week double hip operation, she wore them out, she’s got to help wear them in,” adding, “The doctor says no hanky panky and no strong exercise.”

Stacey Solomon will be back on BBC One on Wednesday to host a new Crafty Christmas series, as she shares her top tips and tricks for a fabulous festive season

TV favourite Stacey Solomon has opened up about her family’s Christmas, admitting that one part of it is “upsetting.”

The 35-year-old Loose Women star got candid on The One Show, chatting with hosts Alex Jones and Roman Kemp about the holiday season. Nestled next to Doctor Who scribe Russell T Davies, she was quizzed on her telly habits over the festive period.

Roman probed: “Stacey, Christmas Day this year, who controls the remote control in your household?” Stacey confessed with a hint of mock despair: “Oh, I’m sorry to say Russell, but it’s mainly kids’ TV in our house. It’s very upsetting. I mean lovely for a couple of minutes of the day.

Not only did she dish on her domestic Yuletide routine with hubby Joe Swash and their brood, but Stacey also spilled the beans on her upcoming show, A Crafty Christmas with Stacey Solomon, reports Wales Online.

Stacey Solomon shared what her family do during Christmas(Image: BBC)

Set to hit screens on Wednesday, 18 December, at 9pm on BBC One, Stacey will be seen whipping up homemade Christmas gifts and decorations, aiming to spread joy without breaking the bank. Her creative concoctions range from angelic tree toppers to compact Christmas trees, alongside bespoke goodies like gingerbread body butter and easy-peasy no-sew cushions.

As she revealed on The One Show, Stacey’s not stopping at crafts – she’s planning a bash at her grandmother Gwen’s care home, aiming to sprinkle some much-needed festive spirit among the residents.

Stacey Solomon has rallied the troops, enlisting the help of her husband Joe, their kids, sister Jemma, and her ‘Sort Your Life Out’ sidekick Dilly Carter to create a magical winter wonderland for a care home party.

Stacey will be starring in her own festive show this month(Image: BBC)

The crafting queen is set to dazzle residents and staff with her handmade ornaments, transforming the care home just in time for Christmas joy.

Recounting the experience to Roman and Alex, Stacey shared: “Grandma Gwen was so excited we were coming to her care home! She was over the moon.

“My grandma is just the most amazing woman. She’s 96 this month,” and revealed, “So when we said we’ll come to her care home, she was absolutely delighted.”

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford has received support from fans after she took to social media to share news that her mother has been hospitalised after falling over

Ruth Langsford’s mum has been badly injured in a fall(Image: @ruthlangsford)

Ruth Langsford has revealed that her beloved mother, Joan, has been rushed to hospital after suffering a fall.

The Loose Women star, 64, is now facing a different Christmas ahead as her mother has fractured her pelvis following a nasty fall. Joan has been rushed to hospital for treatment – with Ruth expressing her thanks that no surgery was required.

Sharing details of her family emergency via social media, Ruth uploaded a video clip of her mum happily chopping some vegetables in the kitchen. She wrote alongside the clip; “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.”

Ruth revealed her mother, Joan, has fractured her pelvis after falling(Image: ruthlangsford/Instagram)

“This time last year she fell and broke her hip but recovered well…she’s a very strong woman so I’m sure she’ll recover from this too. Put’s life and what’s important into perspective eh? Happy Christmas!”

Fans, followers and celebrity friends were quick to rally around Ruth to share support. Lizzie Cundy was among the first to express her support, writing: “Sending you so much love . Hoping Mum will be back dancing very soon .Sending huge hugs my darling.”

While a fan typed: “Oh Ruth so sorry to hear this and really hope you get her back and dancing along to Anton in your kitchen again soon. Much love.” And another wrote: “Bless her heart xxx I’m sure you’ll be looking after her well. Wishing her a speedy recovery X Sending you a big cuddle too.”

Ruth’s unfortunate news comes amid reports that her estranged husband, Eamonn Holmes, may have become engaged to his much younger girlfriend. The 65-year-old GB News host quickly moved on from Ruth after their 14-year marriage collapsed earlier this year to begin dating relationship therapist Katie Alexander, 43.

Eamonn and Katie sparked speculation they could be preparing to swap vows after she was spotted with a huge ring on her finger in Paris. A source told The Sun: “Eamonn has been talking openly about his plans to marry Katie and has made it clear he wants to spend the rest of his life with her. They’re already living together and he knows it feels right. They have a very strong connection and get on very well. She has given him a real lust for life and she looks after him.”

Eamonn and Katie began dating soon after he and Ruth announced their marriage was over in May this year – and the veteran TV host is said to be very happy with his new dating life. A source told the Daily Mail: “Katie certainly seems to be able to put a smile back on Eamonn’s face. They seem genuinely besotted with each other.”

Coleen Nolan says ITV show Loose Women has become more “restricted’ in recent years, as panellists fear they could be cancelled for having the wrong opinion.

Coleen Nolan said panellists now ‘edit’ themselves amid fears of being cancelled

Coleen Nolan has shared her honest thoughts about a “negative change” she’s noticed on Loose Women in recent years.

The 59-year-old said panellists are now more “restricted” with what they say than they were in the show’s earlier years, in fear of being cancelled.

“Back then, you could say what you wanted and while people might not have agreed with you, it didn’t mean you were cancelled or never going to work again,” Coleen told Love Sunday Magazine.

“Now, we have to be really careful and edit ourselves. That’s the only slightly negative change.”

Despite this change, Coleen said she has still cherished every moment she’s spent on the panel since 2000.

During an interview with ITV to celebrate the show’s recent 25th anniversary, the mother-of-three reminisced over some of her greatest memories so far.

“There are too many to list, every week there is a memorable moment on the show,” she shared.

Loose Women has been on air for 25 years(Image: ITV)

“But, obviously my first time on the show, walking on as a guest for the first time was pretty nerve wracking – and dancing with Britney Spears is also up there!”.

Coleen’s new interview comes after former panellist Carol McGiffin claimed the show had turned “boring”, following her departure last year.

The 64-year-old claimed to GB News that tough contract negotiations led to “too much stress” and went on to criticise the show for being “too woke”.

Speaking with Woman’s Own Magazine, she added: “I don’t regret leaving. I don’t fit in there anymore. Someone, somewhere will be offended by absolutely everything. I’d rather not be on a show that panders to that.

“It’s boring – and I won’t be told what I can or can’t say.”

Despite her exit, Carol confirmed that she still shares a close bond with some of the panellists, including Denise Welch and Nadia Sawalha, but not all.

“Some, I have nothing in common with. As I said to them, ‘You’re not friends, you’re just people I work with, who I really like’, which horrified them,” she added to the publication.

Loose Women airs weekdays from 12.30pm on ITV and ITVX.

She’s home from hospital following a mystery health battle

TV favourite Rylan Clark has shared an adorable birthday message to mum Linda and revealed that she’s home from hospital in time to celebrate.

Over the weekend, Rylan revealed that Linda – who appears with her son on Celebrity Gogglebox – had been treated in A&E.

Rylan didn’t share the details of Linda’s mystery illness, but he did share his heartbreak that she might not make it home in time to celebrate her 73rd birthday…

Rylan Clark’s mum Linda has had health issues since her thirties (Credit: Splash News)

Rylan Clark’s mum Linda treated in A&E

On Friday night (July 18), Rylan informed his followers that he wouldn’t be hosting his BBC Radio 2 show the following day due to Linda’s hospitalisation.

He said: “Mummy Linda isn’t well sadly so I won’t be hosting the show tomorrow. Thank you to the emergency team at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Especially Tanya, who really looked after my mum.

“Will keep you updated as she’s on the mend. She’s a trooper.”

Hours later, Rylan shared another update. “She’s doing really well thankfully. All going good. Cheers for all your messages.” He then shared: “She’s doing really well. Now chatting away with a lovely lady next to her. Cheers for all your messages.”

The following morning, he took to his socials again, posting: “She’s all good. Hoping she will be at home for her bday. She’s now worried about wheelie bins going out again.”

Rylan then revealed: “Antibiotics have worked. Letting her home on orals. So she’s home for her bday. Cheers everyone for your messages. Means a lot. Off sort wheelie bins x.”

Sweet birthday tribute

Today (July 20), Rylan has shared a new update. While he hasn’t revealed what was wrong with Linda and caused her to be hospitalised, he has said that she is home for her birthday.

He posted a series of throwback pictures of himself with his lovely mum and said: “Happy Birthday to the best mum. So glad you’re home for it. Love you x.”

Linda is now out of hospital to celebrate her birthday (Credit: YouTube)

Linda’s health issues

Linda has really been through the mill in recent years, and has also battled Crohn’s since her thirties.

Crohn’s is a condition that causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive system. And Linda has had to undergo multiple operations to remove damaged parts of her bowel over the years.

In late 2021, Rylan revealed on his BBC Radio 2 show that his mum Linda had been diagnosed with skin cancer. “So Mummy, and it’s all fine, she’s got skin cancer on her face, but she’s absolutely fine. It’s not life-threatening and it’s just spread a little bit, so we’re getting it all cut away,” he said.

Rylan also shared in 2023 that his mother suffered a horror fall in Marbella. She broke an arm and a leg and had to have emergency surgery before they both flew home on a private plane he had chartered.