aired in tonight’s episode.

Call The Midwife viewers’ ‘blood boiling’ over ‘harrowing’ storyline

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Bogi Bondor guest-starred as a victim of abuse (Image: BBC)

Call The Midwife fans have been left with their “blood boiling” over a “harrowing” storyline.

The beloved BBC period drama returned tonight (Sunday 25 January) and followed a difficult case as one woman was saved from abuse.

Rosalind (played by Natalie Quarry) noticed burns on her arm before Nurse Trixie (Helen George) rushed to her rescue, after discovering she was pregnant.

The domestic case escalated when the residents of Nonnatus House discovered that Agota had been imprisoned, tortured, starved and raped.

Viewers were left horrified, with one writing: “This is harrowing.”

Another said: “Sexual violence and modern day slavery how much more in our society now, compared to then. Yet it has always been here. The worst kind of abhorrent crime.”

“Oh this episode is making my blood boil. That couple are evil,” someone else wrote.

Another added: “Absolutely disgusting vile couple. Need locking up.”

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The episode followed a modern day slavery and abuse storyline (Image: BBC)

Someone else wrote: “Agatha is so brave, the first step is one of the hardest, and to take it, takes real courage.”

Yet another fan said: “Call the Midwife never, ever shy away from telling difficult stories and complicated health conditions in the most sensitive way. It is so good that watching should be part of the curriculum.”

Someone else wrote: “This is very handmaid’s tale but the scary thing is that it happens, even now.”

“Oh this is horrifying already,” another echoed.

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Helen George plays Trixie (Image: BBC)

Other viewers were left in tears, with one writing: “Just a wonderful show, I bubble every week.”

Another added: “The best programme ever ever ever, what an episode.”

Actress Bogi previously took to social media to express how honoured she was to portray such a hard-hitting storyline.

She wrote: “So so grateful for the trust that was put in me to bring this vulnerable young woman to life. Echoing voices like hers is what I live for.

“@delytht your guidance, patience and joy made it so much easier to tackle the heaviness of our story.

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The episode was compared to The Handmaid’s Tale (Image: BBC)

“A huge-huge thank you to all cast and crew @callthemidwife.official (I really wish I could tag u one by one) – being on set with you was truly one of the best experiences of my life.

“No words to express my gratitude to @jks.management for seeing something in me, taking me on, and always being there with whatever silly question I come up with:)

“And thank you to all my family and friends who will be there in front of the TV watching me do my thing. For your encouraging words, for telling me you’re proud of me, for being excited and telling your people – you know who you are!!!

“I can’t even explain what this opportunity meant for me. My heart is in a little knot but also wanting to burst.”

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Viewers were left with their blood boiling (Image: BBC)

Ahead of the new series, showrunner Heidi Thomas had shared: “This year, our team are involved with many tough and painful cases, including slavery, poverty, rabies, carbon monoxide poisoning, male breast cancer, child cruelty and lupus.

“But in Poplar, no-one is ever lost, or abandoned, or even allowed to be alone for very long. Love isn’t just the best medicine, it is medicine. And that’s the philosophy that’s kept us going all these years.

“Those legendary red cardigans enfold everyone. They wrap us up in something safe and warm, in a world where the winds can blow very cold indeed – whether it’s 1971, or 2025.”

BBC Breakfast interrupted as hosts make King Charles announcement

BBC Breakfast took an emotional turn on Sunday morning following an announcement about King Charles.

Roger Johnson and Rachel Burden on BBC Breakfast (Image: BBC)

BBC Breakfast interrupted its usual proceedings on Sunday to share a clip from King Charles. Before Roger Johnson and Rachel Burden spoke with their guests, they played a brief video where the King shared a heartfelt message.

Roger began, “Now this week marks 50 years since King Charles, who then, of course, was the Prince of Wales, launched an initiative with one overarching goal, to help vulnerable young people to get the resources that they need to thrive.”

 

 

 

Rachel continued, “The Prince’s Trust, which is now, of course, known as the King’s Trust, has since supported more than 1.3 million young people to develop essential life skills and access job opportunities. And to mark this success, the King has spoken about what the trust means to him.”

King Charles then appeared in a clip where he said, “In the beginning, I hoped that by supporting young people to develop their latent skills and to find work or training.

“The trust would perhaps be able to help change some individuals’ lives for the better. As you can perhaps imagine, I am so very pleased and proud that the trust work continues to go from strength to strength, having, in that time, helped over 1.3 million young people grow their confidence, continue in education, secure sustainable jobs, and over 92,000 young people in the UK alone having been supported to start a business, thus enabling them all to build brighter futures.”

 

BBC Breakfast was interrupted to show a clip from King Charles (Image: BBC)

King Charles sent viewers a message (Image: BBC)

“King Charles,” Roger said as the clip concluded, before introducing their guests, including Matt Wane, who had been helped and supported by the trust after spotting a post on Instagram.

He went on to share the heartbreaking news that he had also lost his father.

Rachel pointed out, “And, in fact, Matt, in your case, it was also a post on Instagram. I think that led you to the King’s Trust.”

“Yeah, absolutely. I lost my dad in 2024, and it was quite a difficult time,” Matt shared before adding, “And I didn’t really have much purpose, kind of going on in life.

“And I saw an advert on Instagram, and I thought, ‘I might as well just have a go at this’. And it’s one of the best things that I signed up to.”

Matt Wane spoke about how the King’s Trust helped him after he lost his dad (Image: BBC)

“You’ve been your dad’s carer, hadn’t you?” Roger asked, to which Matt replied, “Yeah, so my mum supported my dad, and I cared with her for him.”

“And you were feeling, I think, during that period of time, understandably, pretty isolated,” Rachel interjected. “So the idea of then stepping out into the world is quite a big move.”

Matt went on to explain, “Yeah, you kind of lose yourself, lose your sense of purpose after a period of time like that. So it was a really great opportunity.”

When asked what job he was doing after the trust’s help, Matt said, “DJ’ing.”

Former Bachelorette Emily Maynard Johnson’s 20-year-old daughter, Ricki, is enjoying her postpartum bliss after welcoming her first baby.

“How is she real life?” Ricki gushed via her Instagram Stories on Friday, January 23, sharing a selfie with newborn Romi from a hospital bed.

Ricki also shared photos of Romi sleeping and getting her first bath.

Ricki, Maynard Johnson’s daughter with late ex-fiancé Ricky Hendrick, announced that she was expecting a baby in August 2025. Weeks later, Ricki asked her mother, 39, about her having “a baby outside marriage.” (Ricki has not publicly revealed the identity of Romi’s father.)

“Very against it,” Maynard Johnson sarcastically joked in a social media clip shared in September 2025. “I cannot believe anybody would ever do that. Unforgivable.”

Ricki was in on the joke, pretending that Maynard Johnson was “so upset” to become a grandmother at 39.

“My mom is truthfully so devastated, she’s so upset,” Ricki sarcastically quipped, sharing footage of the plethora of baby gear that Maynard Johnson already purchased for her grandchild. “She’s not excited at all for me to have a baby. She’s pissed, actually. She’s super angry. She can’t even look at me. She doesn’t support it at all. She is pissed.”

Ricki went on to sincerely praise her mom for her support, too.

“These are all things she got on her own and she is not done,” she said of Maynard’s gifts. “This is all stuff at her house too, not even my own.”

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Ricki revealed earlier on Friday that she had given birth.

“Best day ever,” the new mom gushed via Instagram, sharing photos from her C-section.

Maynard Johnson and her husband, Tyler Johnson, were presumably present in the hospital, according to other post-childbirth pics.

“We became grandparents today!!” Johnson, 39, wrote via Instagram. “The feeling is inexpressible 🤍🤍🤍. This is love.”

In a second post shared via his Instagram Stories, Johnson gushed that he had “no words” after meeting baby Romi.

“What a day,” Johnson said. “Just every ounce of love I have for my baby and her baby.”

Maynard Johnson was previously engaged to NASCAR driver Hendrick before he tragically died in a 2004 plane crash while she was pregnant. Maynard Johnson gave birth to Ricki in 2005, six years before joining the Bachelor franchise. While Maynard was briefly engaged to Brad Womack after season 15 of the reality dating show, she led the next year’s The Bachelorette. Maynard Johnson ended her season engaged to Jef Holm, but they split several months later.

Maynard Johnson later moved on with Johnson, tying the knot in 2015.

“We met at church,” she said of her now-husband during a 2013 appearance on Good Morning America. “I think that’s why our relationship is so good now because we started out as friends.”

Maynard Johnson and Johnson share five children: Jennings, born in 2015, Gibson, born in 2016, Gatlin, born in 2017, Nola, born in 2020, and Jones, born in 2022. They also celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary last year.

“Somehow stronger through every storm,” Maynard Johnson wrote via Instagram in August 2025. “I’m so proud to be your wife and love you more than words.”

The Bachelorette, Taylor Frankie Paul, is pregnant while on the show? It seems that this could be a possibility. Fans were shocked to hear this. However, Taylor could have been doing things before she got on the show that led her to be pregnant. This has not been talked about until now. However, this would be a shocking situation. There is a lot to unfold and uncover. Keep reading to find out more.

Taylor Frankie Paul Becomes The Bachelorette Shockingly

Taylor Frankie Paul is the next Bachelorette. This was shocking for a lot of people to hear. However, she is going to do great. Fans are ecstatic about her season. The show had to pick someone new and do something different in order to keep it going. Taylor is the first Bachelorette who was not a part of Bachelor Nation first. Taylor is known for her time on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. She has three children. So, whoever she picks has to be okay with this.

‘Bachelorette’ Taylor Frankie Paul/Credit: YouTube

It Was Said She Was Pregnant While On The Show?

Taylor Frankie Paul has filmed her season of The Bachelorette. This was exciting for her and a big step. She revealed that she was going to stay true to herself throughout the entire journey. However, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives trailer came out for Season 4. At the end of the trailer, Jessi asks if Taylor is going to be a pregnant Bachelorette.

Is she going to be a pregnant Bachelorette?

This was shocking for a lot of people to hear. Fans were flabbergasted when they heard Jessi say this. However, this is all that has been said about it. It is unknown if Taylor is pregnant while filming or not. Regardless, fans are dying to find out the truth.

It seems as though Jessi Ngatikaura made an accusation that Taylor Frankie Paul was pregnant while being The Bachelorette. However, this has not said to be true. Jessi is the only one who said it. It was shown in the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives trailer. This was shocking for fans to see. However, viewers cannot wait to see what she is talking about when the show comes out.

‘Bachelorette’ Taylor Frankie Paul/Credit: YouTube
What do you think about this situation? Do you think that there is a possibility that Taylor is pregnant? Let us know in the comments below. We would love to hear your thoughts on this.

General Hospital The Rinse January 26: Faison’s Team Has Their Eyes On Sonny

Brick is back…and just in time to save Sonny and Carly.

After some detours with Willow shooting up Drew and Nathan returning from the dead, the January 26, 2026 episode of General Hospital finally brought things back to what Port Charles does best: going after Sonny.

Key Takeaways

Sidwell assured Ava he can handle Sonny.
Cullum questioned Brennan about not investigating Sonny.
Joss overheard Brennan admit he’s only seeing Carly to get information about Sonny.

Sidwell vs. Sonny

It’s been a minute since GH reminded us that Sidwell (Carlo Rota) isn’t only working on Faison’s (Anders Hove) final project and holding Anna (Finola Hughes) captive; he’s out to take down his biggest rival, Sonny (Maurice Benard).

After Sonny suggested to Ava (Maura West) that she shouldn’t get involved with his enemy, she went straight to Sidwell to rant about her daughter’s father. And when Sidwell assured her that he has a proven record of taking Sonny down, it sounded more like a promise than wishful thinking.

Cullum’s True Intentions

As for Cullum (Andrew Hawkes), when he met with Brennan (Chris McKenna) on the pier, he had no idea that a young, unknown WSB agent was eavesdropping on them.

Josslyn (Eden McCoy) heard Cullum question Brennan about Sonny’s involvement with Sidwell, then wonder if Brennan won’t investigate Sonny because he’s dating his ex-wife. “The only reason I’m seeing Carly Spencer is to get the information,” Brennan assured his boss, giving Joss everything she needed to take to the one person who could help her.

When Brick (Stephen A. Smith) was graced with a calf from his favorite woman’s daughter, he knew it had to be serious. And when he finds out what Joss overheard from Brennan, he’ll be faced with having to break Carly’s (Laura Wright) heart — or so he thinks.

General Hospital spoilers for January 27 take things back to the fact Carly is hiding Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) in her attic — and the only person who knows is Charlotte (Bluesy Burke).

Do you think Brennan was telling the truth to Cullum about Carly? Let us know in the comments section below.

The Traitors fans have watched as former Bachelor star Colton Underwood has attempted to manipulate his way through the game. Now, he has terrified viewers with a direct threat toward his co-star, Lisa Rinna. So, what was so scary that fans are shaking when he comes onto the screen? Keep reading for more details on what they have to say.

Colton Underwood Has Fans Terrified

Since he started on The Traitors, Colton Underwood has been working overtime to get people out of the game. Unfortunately, he is doing too much and playing the game wrong. The former Bachelor lead has not made the best impression, and now, he has left fans terrified. He has started to finally get it right when it comes to who may be a traitor and not a faithful. The three that remain are Rob Rausch (Love Island USA), Candiace Dillard Bassett (RHOP), and Lisa Rinna (RHOBH). Donna Kelce was the fourth, but she was banished early on.

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Now, Colton is beyond convinced that Lisa is a traitor and wants to get rid of her. However, he was willing to work with the actress and former reality star to keep her around. In his confessional, while the rest of the house is figuring out their next move, Colton has this to say:

“Instead of trying to banish a Traitor. I’m going to try to hold one hostage.”

Soon enough, Colton gets with Lisa in an attempt to get her to work with him. He wants her to protect him and vice versa, but is that possible? Not likely, and she proceeds to go on her “I’m a faithful” tirade, which viewers know is a lie. Yet, it is Colton Underwood’s verbiage about holding Lisa “hostage” that has triggered fans, and with good reason. He allegedly stalked his ex, Cassie Randolph, who won his season of The Bachelor, and she had to get a protective order.

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That led Demi Burnett, who was also on the same season as Cassie, to speak out about Colton being allowed on The Traitors. Now, he wants to hold Lisa Rinna “hostage,” and even if it is metaphorical, it is still terrifying.

This Is Too Much

It is not just that Colton Underwood stalked his ex and she had to get a protective order, but fans wanted one more topic addressed. In an episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Lisa Rinna’s late mother, Lois, talked about how she was nearly murdered by a serial killer. It was a miracle that she was still alive, so a “hostage” comment could be very triggering for Lisa. A viewer pointed this out after watching Colton’s comments on The Traitors:

Also came to mind that Lisa’s mom literally survived a serial killer people should be talking more about this

Others shared these sentiments:

He was so close to her and sounded so menacing. I just know she must’ve felt uncomfortable, but didn’t want to seem suspicious. Not good for her. He’s got her in his web and I don’t think she’s getting out (due to her secret).

This made my heart sink and so worried for Lisa

It is unclear if the Indianapolis, Indiana, native realizes what he has said and will be held accountable. However, he will be held to the fire when all is said and done, at least by fans.

What did you think of Colton’s behavior, and did you find it off-putting? Let us know and stream The Traitors on Peacock.

It’s been 17 years since her marriage to Shane Richie ended in an acrimonious divorce following his infidelity.

And on Friday, Coleen Nolan revealed that she discovered her actor husband had been cheating after she received a phone call from the other woman’s mother.

Speaking on ITV’s Loose Women, she recalled: ‘After two years of finding things out and getting back together, the thing that got me was when the girl he was seeing’s mum phoned and said, “Do you know where Shane is?”‘

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Shocking revelation: Coleen Nolan has revealed that she learned of her ex-husband Shane Richie’s infidelity when she received a phone call from the other woman’s mother

After responding that her husband was away on a work trip, Coleen said that the lady on the other end of the line responded: ‘No, he’s on holiday with my daughter.’

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Talking to her fellow panellists, she continued: ‘I was so calm. It was that instant moment when I thought that’s it. My heart shut down.’

Coleen had spoken of their split back in April on the same show, where she also revealed that she was forced to break the divorce news to their two sons, after Shane refused to take on the touch task.

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The way they were: The famous exes were married for nine years, before divorcing in 1999

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Telling all: She opened up about her heartbreaking experience while discussing Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s shock split on Friday’s installment of Loose Women

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Squad: She was joined by fellow panellists (l-r) Kaye Adams, Linda Robson and Nadia Sawalha

The TV personality – mother of Shane Jr., 28, and Jake, 24, – said at the time: ‘I thought Shane Jr is very quiet, he will go away and think about it for an hour and come back and that Jake would go mental because he’s very emotional.

‘It had been going on with me and Shane for a while. We were friendly with each other and the boys never saw us arguing.

‘I was not ready to tell the boys and I didn’t want to but I had to tell them because Shane Snr. wouldn’t do it.

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The bearer of bad news: In a previous appearance on the same show, she also revealed that Shane left her with the task of telling their two then-young sons that their marriage was over

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Another chance at happiness: Both Coleen and Shane went on to marry other people in 2007

Offspring: During their marriage, Coleen and Shane had two sons together: Shane Jr. and Jake

‘I was forced to tell them because a newspaper called me and told me it was going to be their front page. I didn’t want them going into school and finding out from their friends.’

She then described the moment she shared the news with her then-young children, saying: ‘[Shane Jr.] curled up in a foetal position and this noise came out like wounded animal.

‘Jake who was four just started crying because his brother was crying. He didn’t know what was going on.’

Cordial: The exes supported their son Shane Jr. (second right) on the opening night of his stage musical Last Night A DJ Saved My Life in Blackpool late last year. Jake also joined them

Their younger son Jake has since gone on to establish his own career in entertainment, finding success as the lead singer of the band Rixton.

Shane Jr. brought his parents together as they supported him during the opening night of his stage musical Last Night A DJ Saved My Life in Blackpool late last year.

EastEnders star Shane and singer Coleen were married for nine years before their 1999 divorce. Both have since remarried.

Singer Coleen has been married to Ray Fensome since 2007 – the same year that Shane tied the know with Christie Anne Goddard, with whom he has three children.

For someone who has spent decades commanding television studios, red carpets and live broadcasts, Dermot O’Leary has always drawn a firm line between the man the public sees — and the life he protects when the cameras turn off.

This week, that carefully guarded private world opened just a little.

Dermot O’Leary and his wife have confirmed they are expecting their second child, a tender announcement that has sent a wave of warmth through fans — not because of spectacle or surprise, but because of how quietly and intentionally it was shared.

No glossy magazine spread.
No orchestrated reveal.
Just a deeply personal milestone revealed on their own terms.

A New Chapter, Shared Gently

Those close to the couple say the pregnancy has been known within a tight inner circle for some time, with Dermot and his wife choosing to keep the news private while they focused on family, health and normality.

Now, with the arrival drawing closer, the couple have allowed the news to be shared — and the reaction has been overwhelmingly heartfelt.

Messages of congratulations quickly flooded social media, with fans praising the presenter not just for his career longevity, but for the quiet dignity with which he has always handled his personal life.

It’s a response that reflects how Dermot himself has evolved over the years — from sharp-tongued radio talent to one of Britain’s most trusted and emotionally intelligent broadcasters.

Fatherhood Changed Everything

Dermot has never hidden the fact that becoming a father reshaped his life in ways fame never could.

While he rarely speaks in detail about his children, he has previously acknowledged that parenthood forced him to slow down, reassess priorities, and rediscover joy in the smallest moments.

Friends say the arrival of his first child transformed him — softening the edges of a man once defined by relentless work schedules and public visibility.

With a second baby on the way, Dermot is said to be approaching this chapter with calm confidence rather than nerves.

“This time,” one source explains, “he knows what really matters — and he’s ready to be present.”

Why the Silence Mattered

In an era where celebrity pregnancies are often monetised, teased and dissected in real time, Dermot and his wife’s decision to stay silent for so long feels almost radical.

But those who know them insist the choice was never about secrecy — it was about sanctuary.

Pregnancy, especially later in life, can be emotionally complex. By stepping away from public commentary, the couple allowed themselves space to experience the journey without pressure, speculation or outside expectation.

For Dermot, who has spent most of his adult life being observed, protecting that space wasn’t just preferable — it was essential.

Fans Respond With Unusual Tenderness

What’s striking about the public reaction is not its volume, but its tone.

There has been no frenzy. No invasive questions. No demand for details.

Instead, fans have responded with a kind of collective softness — congratulating the couple while respecting the boundaries they’ve drawn.

Comments describe the news as “lovely,” “deserved,” and “quietly beautiful.” Others note how refreshing it feels to see a celebrity moment unfold without chaos.

It’s a reminder that sometimes, restraint creates more impact than noise ever could.

Balancing Career and Family — Again

Professionally, Dermot shows no signs of slowing down. His presence across major television projects remains strong, and insiders suggest he’s as sharp and focused as ever.

But sources confirm he has already begun reshaping his schedule to ensure more time at home in the coming months.

This isn’t about stepping away from work — it’s about recalibration.

“He knows how fast these moments pass,” one friend says. “He doesn’t want to miss them.”

It’s a sentiment many parents will recognise — and one that makes this announcement resonate far beyond celebrity culture.

A Different Kind of Celebration

There will be no countdown clocks.
No staged photo shoots.
No public diary of milestones.

And that, perhaps, is exactly why this story has landed so powerfully.

Dermot O’Leary isn’t inviting the world into every detail — he’s simply sharing the truth of a moment that matters deeply to him.

A growing family.
A stable partnership.
A life that, after years in the spotlight, feels grounded.

As they prepare to welcome baby number two, Dermot and his wife appear exactly where they want to be: grateful, private, and quietly happy.

And sometimes, that’s the most compelling story of all.

JUST IN! Angela Rayner unleashes a blistering attack on Starmer, accusing him of losing voter trust amid Labour’s internal chaos. The former deputy PM’s explosive Guardian piece exposes government divisions over housing policy, reigniting leadership speculation and plunging Number 10 into deeper crisis as fractures widen across the party’s core.

Angela Rayner, once Labour’s deputy prime minister, has returned to the political battlefield with a vengeance, publicly condemning her former leader Keir Starmer and the government she recently served. Her searing op-ed in The Guardian highlights a deepening split at the heart of Labour, focusing primarily on mounting disillusionment among voters.

This latest salvo follows months of silence after Rayner’s dramatic resignation last September linked to a £40,000 stamp duty 𝒔𝒄𝒂𝓃𝒅𝒂𝓁. Now, she is back, targeting the government’s wavering commitment on leasehold reform— a policy that directly affects millions of property owners grappling with crippling ground rents.

Rayner’s critique doesn’t mince words. She accuses ministers of bending under pressure from powerful investors, undermining the party’s manifesto promise to protect ordinary leaseholders. Her words suggest a government increasingly beholden to vested interests rather than the working-class voters Labour long claimed to champion.

The crux lies in housing legislation stalled amid fierce disputes within cabinet. While Housing Secretary Steve Reed pushes forward to cap escalating ground rents at £250 annually, Chancellor Rachel Reeves voices concern over alienating pension funds and investors. This clash exposes deeper factional divides crippling Labour’s unity and policy delivery.

Rayner’s intervention disrupts the government’s fragile stability, throwing fuel on the fire of ongoing leadership rumors. The ex-deputy’s demands for Labour to unequivocally choose sides echo growing MP unrest and public frustration after a turbulent first year in power marked by internal leaks, resignations, and policy backtracking.

Starmer’s recent Commons admission that leadership speculation is “rife” underscores the severity of the crisis engulfing Downing Street. His struggle to maintain control reflects a party on the brink, where whispers of a challenge evolve from mere gossip to an imminent threat to his premiership.

Inside Number 10, tensions are palpable. Starmer condemns briefings and budget leaks that suggest infighting runs deep, but his warnings ring hollow as factions clearly vie for dominance. The leader’s ability to unify the party is now questioned as political rivals position themselves for a potential power scramble.

Angela Rayner’s political resurrection is stirring the pot in Labour’s northern heartlands, where she maintains strong working-class roots alienated by Starmer’s perceived centrism. Her courageous resignation and renewed vocal stance lend her credibility as a loyal opposition within her own ranks, challenging leadership from the left.

With local elections looming in May, Labour faces a critical juncture. Poor results could trigger a wave of defections and demands for change, feeding momentum to Rayner’s camp and others eager to unseat the party leader before it’s too late. The stakes have never been higher for Starmer’s survival.

This political showdown spotlights the stark choice confronting Labour: remain shackled by internal divisions and investor lobbyists or reclaim its foundational promises to working people. Rayner’s fierce warning is a clarion call for urgent course correction—failure risks alienating voters and unraveling Labour’s already fragile grip on power.

As the battle lines harden, British politics enters a volatile phase. Rayner’s explosive critique has shattered any remaining illusions of party cohesion, thrusting Labour into a high-stakes crisis. The next few weeks will determine if Starmer can quell rebellion and restore confidence or if Labour faces a long descent into turmoil.

While Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty appear relaxed, sun-kissed and deeply in love on their lavish £6,000-a-night honeymoon in Mauritius, the fallout from their whirlwind wedding shows no sign of fading back home.

Holly Ramsay showed off her bikini bodyCredit: Instagram

The newlyweds, who tied the knot in December, have been sharing dreamy moments from their luxury island escape — turquoise seas, palm-lined sunsets and intimate selfies that paint a picture of total marital bliss. Holly, 25, stunned fans by showing off her bikini body in a bold red two-piece, radiating confidence and happiness as she soaked up the tropical heat alongside her Olympic champion husband.

But behind the glossy honeymoon snaps, tensions continue to simmer.

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 Paradise Abroad… Accusations at Home

As Holly and Adam enjoy their romantic break, Adam’s former partner, artist Eirianedd Munro, has reportedly broken her silence — accusing the swimmer of being a “hypocrite” and claiming he betrayed her.

The newlyweds have been soaking up the sun in MauritiesCredit: BackGrid

The pair share a young son and split in 2022, but sources say emotions resurfaced following Adam’s wedding. The artist is said to be deeply upset by Adam’s decision to adopt a double-barrelled surname after marrying Holly — something she claims was never allowed when it came to their child.

“It feels like a double standard,” a source alleged.
“To her, it’s painful and feels like a betrayal.”

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 A Wedding That Sparked Shockwaves

Holly and Adam got married last monthCredit: Splash

Adam, 31, and Holly Ramsay married in a ceremony that was as emotional as it was controversial. In the lead-up to the big day, Adam made the difficult decision to uninvite his parents, a move that reportedly caused deep hurt within his family.

Insiders claim the situation became even more strained after Holly’s father, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, publicly referred to himself as “dad” while reacting to a clip of Adam’s wedding speech — in which Adam vowed he would “always choose” Holly.

Holly was given away by her dad, Gordon RamsayCredit: Getty

To some, it felt like a subtle but powerful statement.

“It was seen as Adam drawing a line in the sand,” a source close to his family said.
“There’s a sense he’s made his choice, and reconciliation feels unlikely right now.”

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 A Complicated Love Story

Adam first met Eirianedd while training at Loughborough University, where their relationship grew and eventually led to the birth of their son in 2020. After their split, Adam later found love with Holly following their connection through Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 — with Holly’s sister Tilly playing an unexpected role in bringing them together.

At Adam and Holly’s wedding at Bath Abbey, Adam’s son was visibly included in the celebrations, arriving hand-in-hand with his father — while Eirianedd was notably absent.

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 Can the Honeymoon Silence the Storm?

For now, Holly and Adam seem focused on each other, embracing newlywed life far from the noise, criticism and emotional fallout unfolding thousands of miles away. Their Mauritius escape appears designed to block out the drama — but as accusations continue to surface, questions remain over whether paradise can truly shield them from the unresolved tensions waiting back home.

One thing is clear:
The wedding may be over — but the drama is far from finished.

“THIS MAY BE MY LAST UPDATE…” TONY HUDGELL’S MUM SHARES DEVASTATING MESSAGE AFTER BRUTAL SURGERY AND CANCER SPREAD

The devoted adoptive mother of double-amputee hero Tony Hudgell has issued a deeply emotional update from her hospital bed after undergoing what she described as the most brutal, life-saving surgery of her life.

Former nurse Paula Hudgell, 58, revealed she is recovering after intensive HIPEC and CRS surgery, alongside a hernia repair, after her bowel cancer spread to the peritoneal lining. Writing candidly, she admitted the first week of recovery was overwhelming, filled with pain, exhaustion and fear — moments when she genuinely did not know how she would get through.

Paula, who has become a tireless campaigner for tougher child cruelty sentences since adopting Tony, shared that she forced herself to stand and walk again and again, even when every part of her body wanted to stop. Those short, painful walks, she said, carried her through the darkest days.

In an emotional Instagram post shared alongside a photo of herself in a black headscarf next to Tony, Paula explained she had been quiet while recovering from the gruelling two-part procedure. She refused to sugar-coat the ordeal, describing it as the hardest thing she has ever endured — but one that ultimately allowed her to return home after 12 days to be with her family.

Amid the anguish came a glimmer of hope. Paula revealed she had received test results earlier that day showing a solitary nodule, with no cancer found elsewhere in the areas and organs removed. She admitted she cried tears of relief, calling it the best news they could have hoped for at this stage.

However, the battle is far from over. Paula said the family is now bracing for the next hurdle — lung nodules — with a CT scan scheduled and a follow-up call with her oncologist. She explained that if surgery cannot proceed, it will be back to chemotherapy, adding simply: “Either way, we keep going.”

Paula was first diagnosed with bowel cancer in February 2022 after being misdiagnosed multiple times over four years, with symptoms repeatedly dismissed as IBS or menopause. By the time doctors discovered the tumour, it had already grown through the bowel wall. Although she was initially declared cancer-free after surgery and chemotherapy, she later received the devastating news that the disease had returned as stage-four cancer, spreading to her lung and abdominal lining.

In July last year, she shared a heartbreaking message admitting the diagnosis had come as a huge shock, but vowed she was ready to give it the biggest fight of her life.

Beyond her health battle, Paula is widely admired for her campaigning work that led to Tony’s Law — legislation increasing the maximum prison sentence for those who cause or allow serious harm or death to a child. Her efforts earned her an OBE in 2022.

She also paid tribute to the medical team who treated her, saying their care and compassion gave her something priceless: more time with the people she loves. Messages of support flooded in, including from Zoe Ball, who sent love and strength, and fashion designer Karen Millen, who shared her prayers.

In a previous interview, Paula admitted the most heartbreaking part of her diagnosis has been its impact on her family — particularly Tony, who has been telling his teacher he is worried about “Mummy.” She revealed he does not know she is terminally ill, explaining that to him, people always survive, and she wants to protect that belief for as long as possible.

Tony, who suffered catastrophic injuries as a baby at the hands of his birth parents, has flourished under the Hudgells’ care — learning to walk on prosthetic legs, raising more than £1.8 million for children’s charities, winning a Pride of Britain award and earning admiration from the Prince and Princess of Wales.