Declan Donnelly and Ali Astall Stun Fans With Secret Twin Baby Reveal at Age 50 — and It’s the NAMES That No One Saw Coming

For years, they chose silence instead of headlines.
Privacy instead of publicity.
A quiet life instead of constant speculation.

And then — without warning — Declan Donnelly and his longtime partner, Ali Astall, did the unthinkable.

Early on a peaceful London morning, while much of the city was still waking up, a single post appeared online.

Just one photograph — and a handful of words powerful enough to set social media ablaze.

The image showed Declan, 50, bathed in soft natural light, cradling two newborn babies in his arms.

Wrapped in simple cream blankets, the twins slept soundly, completely unaware that their arrival had just sparked a global reaction.

Beside him sat Ali, her face glowing with emotion — smiling through unmistakable tears.

Within minutes, fans realized this was no ordinary announcement.

This was a double bombshell.

Not only had the couple quietly welcomed twin babies after years of guarding their private journey — they had done it without a single leak, rumour, or confirmation along the way.

“They waited years.”
“They kept it completely private.”
“And then they shared everything in one unforgettable moment.”

The post spread at lightning speed across social media.
Screenshots flooded timelines.
Entertainment outlets scrambled to push out updates.

Fans around the world reacted with a mix of shock, joy, and disbelief.

But as the initial surprise began to settle, it became clear that it wasn’t only the twins themselves capturing everyone’s attention.

It was their names.

In the caption, Declan and Ali quietly revealed the twins’ names for the very first time:
Theodore James Donnelly and Elijah Rowan Donnelly.

Almost instantly, the internet erupted.

Fans called the names “unexpected,” “deeply meaningful,” and “beautifully classic.”

Others praised their timeless quality, noting how both felt traditional yet emotionally rich.

Online, speculation quickly followed — with users wondering about family connections, personal symbolism, and whether the names paid tribute to loved ones from the couple’s past.

“Theodore” was widely seen as a name rooted in strength and legacy, while “Elijah” sparked discussion for its softer, more poetic tone.

The middle names — James and Rowan — only deepened the intrigue, sending fans searching for hidden meanings behind every choice.

One comment summed up the collective feeling perfectly:
“The names feel chosen with love, not trends.”

The secrecy surrounding the twins’ arrival only amplified the emotional impact.

In an age where celebrity lives are documented in real time, Declan and Ali’s decision to wait — and to speak only when they were ready — felt almost radical.

Sources close to the couple described the announcement as “deeply intentional.”

According to insiders, the post was shared without media advisers or promotional strategy.
“This wasn’t about attention,” one source said.

“It was about family.”

Friends say becoming a parent later in life has brought a profound sense of peace to Declan.

“There’s a calmness about him,” one insider shared. “He feels grounded.”

Ali, meanwhile, has been widely praised for her strength and quiet grace.

Messages poured in applauding her decision to protect such a deeply personal chapter of their lives until now.

“She guarded her family fiercely,” one fan wrote.

As the day went on, reactions continued to flood in — from fellow celebrities, longtime supporters, and parents who saw their own journeys reflected in the story.

Many described the announcement as “quietly powerful” and “deeply moving.”

And then, just as deliberately as it appeared, the moment ended.

No follow-up posts were shared.
No interviews were announced.

Two names.

And two newborn lives, introduced to the world on their own terms.

Sometimes the biggest stories don’t arrive with noise or spectacle.

Sometimes, they arrive softly — and linger with us long after the moment has passed.

TOWIE cast member Pete Wicks is reported to have bagged a second series of his TV show For Dogs’ Sake.
Earlier this year Pete, 37, hosted four episodes of the programme for U&W. It was filmed at the Dogs Trust rehoming centre in Basildon, Essex.

Now, according to reports, the former Strictly Come Dancing fave will front another run of the show after commissioners were pleased with the initial series.

Alison Hammond under fire

Furthermore, a telly insider is said to have compared the reality TV veteran to showbiz legend Paul O’Grady. He presented 11 series of For The Love Of Dogs on ITV before his passing in March 2023.

This Morning star Alison Hammond subsequently took over the reins from Paul as host, but has been slammed by some unhappy viewers on social media.

Alison later hit back at the haters, suggesting they switch off if they don’t want to watch. But negative remarks about her have persisted online.

Some viewers criticise Alison Hammond on social media (Credit: ITV)

Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake news update

A source is reported to have told The Sun about Pete: “The show got a great reception when it aired earlier this year. And not just because he was still basking in the afterglow of Strictly.

Many viewers compared For Dogs’ Sake to For The Love Of Dogs.

“Many viewers compared For Dogs’ Sake to show For The Love Of Dogs, and said he was a worthy successor to the late, great Paul O’Grady who hosted the ITV show.”
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Stirring the pot, the unnamed insider is said to have added: “It will be interesting news for ITV, as it has just launched a second series of For The Love Of Dogs under new host Alison Hammond.”

ED! has approached a representative for Pete Wicks for comment.

‘Pete would’ve been perfect’

When For The Love Of Dogs returned to ITV with a new, 13th series earlier this week, detractors of Alison frequently brought Pete’s name up as their preferred alternative to present the programme.

“You need a different host ASAP. Take a look at Pete Wicks For Dogs’ Sake’. He would’ve been perfect to take over from our darling Paul #FLOD,” one X user sniped.

Another suggested: “Surely someone like Pete Wicks would be a better host of For The Love Of Dogs.”

And a third claimed: “The presenter should be Pete Wicks or the Crufts presenter Radzi Chinyanganya. Both of these are dynamic talented presenters who love dogs. I’ve taken the advice that Alison gave us last season. She said: ‘If you don’t want to watch, don’t watch.’ Thanks Alison, I won’t watch!”

ED! readers also voted in an exclusive online poll, with a huge 87% of respondents backing hunky Pete to take over from Alison.

Peter Andre has gushed about his new born daughterCredit: Rex

Peter Andre has shared a touching insight into his new family life after welcoming his second daughter with wife Emily — and he admits their little girl has changed everything.

The loved-up couple welcomed Arabella Rose into the world back in April, marking a new chapter for the family.

Emily gave birth to Arabella in April this yearCredit: dr_emily_official

Already parents to Theo, seven, and Amelia, nine, Peter, 51, and Emily, 35, are also raising Peter’s older children Junior and Princess from his previous marriage to Katie Price.

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Speaking exclusively to reporters at the Pride of Britain Awards, Peter couldn’t hide his emotion as he talked about his six-month-old daughter.“She’s beautiful,” he said. “She has honestly made us complete — she really has.”

Emily revealed the night out was a big moment for her as she’d left Arabella at home for the first time.“It’s the first time I’ve really left her,” she admitted.

Peter added:“It’s taken a lot to get her out,” before Emily laughed:

“I had a bit of a wobble, but we’re fine!”

Asked how they are coping with life as a family of five, Emily explained:“It’s a juggle — but we’ve got helping hands,” pointing to Junior and Princess, who have both thrown themselves into big-sister and big-brother duties.

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A Dancing Star in the Making?

a family posing for a picture in front of a christmas tree 5 Peter and Emily pictured with Princess, Junior, Amelia and TheoCredit: peterandre/Instagram

Peter also hinted that baby Arabella might already be following in the family’s musical footsteps.“She is dancing — she loves dancing at the minute,” he smiled.

“She could potentially become one of Diversity… you never know. The next generation.”

The Andre clan made a rare red-carpet appearance together at the awards, marking one of their first public outings since Arabella’s arrival. v

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The Emotional Birth Announcement

Peter is now a proud father of fiveCredit: Instagram

Peter and Emily first shared the joyful news of Arabella’s birth on Instagram in April.

He wrote:“Just minutes old…

We feel so overwhelmed right now. So happy to welcome our beautiful girl to the family.
Mum and daughter are doing amazing. Born Tuesday 2nd April 2024, 7lb 3oz and thankfully very healthy

Baby has been spoilt with cuddles from Junior, Princess, Amelia and Theo who are all in love with their new little sister.
As parents, we couldn’t be happier.”

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Why Peter Rarely Uses Her Name

While the couple chose the elegant name Arabella, Peter later admitted he doesn’t actually call her that very often.

Writing in his column for new! magazine, he shared:“Arabella is now seven weeks old — where has the time gone?

I still haven’t called Arabella by her name. I absolutely love it and she really suits it — but I still call her ‘bubba’.”

With Arabella now firmly settling into family life, Peter says he has never felt more complete — surrounded by love, laughter and the joyful chaos of raising five children.

Jesy Nelson has revealed she is fighting for SMA1 screening at birth after her twin daughters could have avoided severe muscular disease with early treatment.

On Sunday, the former Little Mix star, 34, explained that after ‘the most gruelling three or four months’ her eight-month-old daughters Ocean Jade and Story Monroe have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA1).

The genetic neuromuscular disease causes progressive muscle weakness and wasting due to motor neuron loss.

Jesy was tearful as she explained that the condition ‘affects every muscle in the body down to legs, arms, breathing and swallowing’, adding that ‘essentially what it does over time is it kills the muscles in the body’.

Now, the singer has shares an update from hospital as she revealed that she has put a petition in to try and get newborn babies screened from birth for SMA and is ‘determined and ready to fight’ to see it approved.

If SMA1 is treated pre-symptomatically (at or near birth), the disease can be largely prevented, and many children develop with minimal or no symptoms.

Jesy Nelson has revealed she is fighting for SMA1 screening at birth after her twin daughters could have avoided severe muscular disease with early treatment

The singer, 34, explained on Sunday that her eight-month-old daughters Ocean Jade and Story Monroe have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Opening up in a new Instagram video filmed in a hospital, Jesy said: ‘Hey guys I just wanted to come on here to basically say thank you genuinely so much from the bottom of my heart for the outpour of support and beautiful messages for me and other families dealing with this horrible diagnosis.

‘I am genuinely so overwhelmed from the level of support and I just want to say thank you for sharing, learning about it, took the time to watch it and send their beautiful messages, thank you I appreciate it so much.

‘I also wanted to let you guys know, I am starting a petition to try and get the newborn screening heel prick testing from birth and I just need you to know that I am so determined to make this happen and I am going to fight as much as I can to make this part of the newborn screening.

‘It’s currently under review so I will keep you updated and also I will be on This Morning tomorrow talking about my baby girls. I love you all so much and I can’t thank you enough for the support. We have along way to go but I love you so much.’

On Sunday, Jesy said that doctors initially dismissed her fears about her baby twins not hitting milestones because they were born prematurely.

In her emotional video posted to Instagram she explained that her mum had first noticed that the twins’ legs weren’t as mobile as maybe they should be.

Jesy then took them to the doctors to get things looked at and routine health visitors had also checked them over.

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She explained: ‘A few months ago my mum noticed that the girls were not showing as much movement in their legs as they should be.

The singer has shared an update from hospital as she revealed that she started a petition to try and get newborn babies screened from birth for SMA and is ‘determined’ to see it approved

If SMA1 is treated pre-symptomatically (at or near birth), the disease can be largely prevented, and many children develop with minimal or no symptoms

After thanking fans for their support Jesy said: ‘I wanted to let you guys know, I am starting a petition to try and get the newborn screening heel prick testing from birth’

‘It wasn’t really a concern to me at the time because from the minute I left NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), I was told “Your babies are premature, so do not compare your babies to other babies. They won’t reach the same milestones, take them as they are and they will get where they need to be when they do”.’

Health visitors also offered reassurance when Jesy and her partner Zion also grew concerned about their feeding.

However, they were told the babies were ‘great and healthy’ and there wasn’t anything to worry about.

After later undergoing further tests, they were given the SMA Type 1 diagnosis.

Choking back tears the singer said in her video: ‘If it’s not treated in time your baby’s life expectancy will not make it past the age of two.’

She went on to explain that Great Ormond Street have advised that the girls ‘are probably never going to be able to walk or regain their neck strength so they will be disabled’.

She added: ‘The best thing we can do right now is get them treatment and hope for the best.’

Jesy welcomed her twin daughters with partner Zion on May 15, 2025.

‘I just need you to know that I am so determined to make this happen and I am going to fight as much as I can to make this part of the newborn screening’

She added: ‘It’s currently under review so I will keep you updated and also I will be on This Morning tomorrow talking about my baby girls’

What is spinal muscular atrophy?

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a disease that weakens a patient’s strength by affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord.

It results in gradual muscle wasting and the severity of symptoms varies by type

Type 1 SMA is the most severe and is evident at birth. The weakening of muscles means sufferers cannot sit and usually leads to death by the age of five

Type 2  is intermediate with the sufferer being unable to stand

Type 3 is mild and makes it difficult to get up from a sitting position, while

Type 4 sufferers don’t have symptoms until they are in their 20s or 30s

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She spent much of her difficult pregnancy in hospital before the girls were delivered at 31 weeks which was followed by a stay in the NICU.

‘After the most gruelling three, four months and endless appointments the girls have now been diagnosed with a severe muscular disease – SMA Type 1,’ she explained in her video.

‘Once the girls got treated, it was a very rapid process because time is of the essence with this disease’ Jesy said of the twins’ treatment plan from Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, adding that there is no cure for SMA.

She said the girls have had their treatment over the past few weeks which ‘I am so grateful for because without it they will die.’

‘It has just been endless hospital appointments, I feel like the hospital has become my second home and I feel like I have had to become a nurse because I have to put them on breathing machines and do stuff that no mother should have to do with their child.’

Jesy broke down as she admitted: ‘The last few months have been the most heartbreaking time of my life. I literally feel like my whole life has done a 360. I almost feel like I am grieving a life I thought I was going to have with my children.

‘I truly believe my girls will defy all the odds with the right help and do things that have never been done.’

She ended her video by explaining she wanted to make the post to help others and raise awareness of early diagnosis in children and the signs to look for which include floppiness in babies, bell-shaped bellies and rapid breathing.

She also stressed the need for a heel prick test at birth ‘which can literally save their legs, and so many parts of their body.’

Ocean Jade and Story Monroe were born at just 31 weeks old, after Jesy was diagnosed with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) – a rare condition that can put one or both babies at risk.

Before being released from hospital the twins had been receiving treatment in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

On Sunday, Jesy broke down in tears as she said that doctors initially dismissed her fears about her baby twins not hitting milestones because they were born prematurely

Jesy announced she was expecting twins with her boyfriend Zion back in January 2025 after rumours they had split. They got engaged later that year

Jesy recently opened up about their premature births, telling fans: ‘Nothing or no one will ever be able to prepare you as a parent for NICU.

In March 2025 during her pregnancy, Jesy had to undergo an emergency procedure after suffering complications and was advised to remain in hospital until she was at least 32 weeks into her pregnancy.

Throughout the ordeal, her partner Zion admitted he and Jesy, who was seven months pregnant at the time of her procedure, had ‘grown to understand each other on a deeper level’.

Jesy announced she was expecting twins with her boyfriend Zion back in January 2025 after rumours they had split.

Janette Manrara and her husband Aljaz Skorjanec have announced some exciting news(Image: Suzan Moore/PA Wire)

Strictly Come Dancing’s Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara have shared an exciting joint announcement. The couple both worked as professional dancers on the popular BBC programme. In 2021, Janette moved away from her role and it was announced she was becoming the new presenter of Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, taking over from Zoe Ball.

Meanwhile, Aljaž is currently partnered with La Voix on this year’s series. The RuPaul’s Drag Race star wowed fans last weekend with a spectacular performance of a paso doble to Beethoven’s The 5th.

Away from the ballroom, Aljaž and Janette often share family updates and offer glimpses of what their life is like outside of Strictly Come Dancing.

The two met in 2010 at a studio in London and worked on the dance show ‘Burn the Floor’ together. The dancers tied the knot in 2017 after seven years together.

Janette and Aljaž have one child together, daughter Lyra. The presenter welcomed daughter Lyra in July 2023.

Earlier this year, the couple set off on their UK tour with their show “A Night to Remember”. The performances featured a variety of dance styles, accompanied by a live big band.

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They have now announced they are “back” for more, confirming a new tour for next year. A post on Instagram said: “They’re back! Aljaž and Janette are back with a brand new tour for Spring 2026 ‘Let’s Face The Music And Dance!’

“A dazzling tribute to the legendary songwriters, composers and producers whose music has sound tracked our lives, performed live with the incredible Tom Seals & his Big Band, and a supporting cast of the UK’s very best dancers!

“Expect show stopping routines, timeless tunes, and all the sparkle you’ve been waiting for. Tickets on sale Friday 7th November.”

The tour has 16 dates, including Manchester, Blackpool and York. Fans are excited for the couple to return to the stage, with one user commenting they are “over the moon”.

On Instagram, one fan said: “How exciting” while another said: “Yesss can’t wait.” A third added: “Over the moon yes they are back” and a fourth said: “Amazing”.

Vicky Pattison also commented: “I WANT TO COME.” The reality TV star is taking part in this year’s competition with professional dancer Kai Widdrington.

Gorka Marquez also added to the comments, sharing round of applause emojis. The Strictly pro is not partnered with a celebrity this year due to other work commitments. Gorka is a judge on the second series of “Bailando con las estrellas” which is the Spanish version of Strictly Come Dancing.

More Lives Being Lost Unnecessarily.

Sir Chris Hoy has said he is “disappointed and saddened” after UK health chiefs refused to introduce routine prostate cancer screening for the vast majority of men – despite the disease now being the most common cancer in men.

The six-time Olympic gold medallist, 49, revealed in 2024 that his own prostate cancer had spread to his bones and that doctors had given him between two and four years to live. Since then, he has used his status as one of Britain’s greatest sporting heroes to plead for earlier testing in the hope that other men might avoid the fate he now faces.

But on Friday the UK National Screening Committee confirmed it would not recommend population-wide screening using the PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood test, arguing that rolling it out to all men “is likely to cause more harm than good”.

In a strongly worded statement, Sir Chris said he was “extremely disappointed and saddened by the recommendation announced by the National Screening Committee today to rule against national screening for men at high risk of prostate cancer”. He stressed that more than 12,000 men die from prostate cancer every year and that it is now the UK’s most common cancer in men, with black men at double the risk, along with men who have a family history of the disease like he does.

The committee has instead only backed screening for men who carry BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations, suggesting they should be offered checks every two years between the ages of 45 and 61. Sir Chris welcomed that as “a very small step forward” but insisted “it is not enough”.

He pointed out that his own diagnosis has already helped save lives. “I know first hand that by sharing my story following my own diagnosis two years ago, many, many lives have been saved. Early screening and diagnosis saves lives,” he said, making clear he believes the burden is being unfairly shifted onto men and their families.

“Without a national screening programme, the responsibility to find prostate cancer early and in time for a cure rests entirely on men’s shoulders, and it shouldn’t be this way. Black men are at double the risk of prostate cancer and twice as likely to die, and something has to be done,” he added.

Sir Chris vowed he will not back down, saying he is “determined to continue to use my platform to raise awareness, encourage open discussion, raise vital funds for further research and support, and to campaign for change”.

He is not the only sporting legend demanding a rethink. England’s 1966 World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst said it should be “mandatory” for all men over 45 to be tested for prostate cancer. “I have known many people to suffer with prostate cancer and, given correct testing and early enough testing, they could’ve been furnished with a much better outcome,” he said. “So the results that they have have gone some way towards helping, but I think it would’ve been better if all men over 45 could be tested.”

Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, who revealed in 2022 that he had undergone successful treatment for prostate cancer, warned that the sheer number of men affected should force governments to act. “Every country has its own norms and values, but the statistics are also important. I think many men suffer from prostate cancer, that should be a reason to at least institute a screening test for prostate cancer,” he said.

Ex-England striker Les Ferdinand, 58, whose grandfather died from the disease, added that his own family’s experience proves the power of catching it in time. He said he has seen relatives survive prostate cancer “because their cancer was found in time” – and believes leaving the onus on men to demand tests will cost lives that could have been saved.

For now, the UKNSC will wait for data from a major new trial launched by Prostate Cancer UK to see whether combining PSA with other tests could justify screening more men. But for Sir Chris Hoy and the other sporting greats urging action, that feels like a decision that has come far too late for too many.

“Hello, Grandad…” — Bradley Walsh’s World Turns Upside Down As Son Barney Prepares For Fatherhood

For years, Bradley Walsh has been the man who never fails to raise a laugh — the quick-witted star who can turn chaos into comedy in seconds. But this week, the 63-year-old entertainer is said to have been left in tears, not on set, but in his own living room.

The reason? His son Barney has quietly shared life-changing news: his girlfriend, former Miss World Stephanie Del Valle Diaz, is expecting their first baby

Bradley is about to become a grandfather — and friends say the moment the words were spoken, he simply couldn’t hold it together.

“Bradley was completely overwhelmed,” one family friend revealed.
“He’s always been incredibly proud of Barney, but this took him to another emotional level. He hasn’t stopped smiling since.”

Sources say Barney, 27, and Stephanie, 29, discovered the pregnancy earlier this month but chose to keep it private until doctors confirmed everything was progressing well.

When they finally broke the news to family over the weekend, they described it as:

“The best news of our lives.”

Despite their public profiles, the couple have always kept their relationship fiercely guarded — rarely sharing details online. But those closest to them say this moment has deepened their bond in a way nothing else could.

“Barney has gone straight into protective-partner mode,” another insider said.
“He’s treating Stephanie like absolute royalty.”

From Beauty Crown To Baby Cradle

Stephanie, who was crowned Miss World in 2016, once spoke openly about wanting children “when the time felt right”. Now, friends say she is glowing with happiness, quietly preparing for motherhood while keeping the spotlight firmly away from her growing bump.

“She’s calm, excited, and completely focused on the future,” a source said.
“This is the chapter she always dreamed of — just on her own terms.”

“Grandad Brad” Is Already Dreaming Big

For Bradley, the news feels like the ultimate full circle.

Viewers watched him and Barney forge an unbreakable bond on Breaking Dad — now that story is evolving into something far more profound.

“He’s already jokingly calling himself ‘Grandad Brad’,” a friend laughed.
“He’s talking about baby names, prams, even planning little adventures for the baby.”

Those who know him best say this moment has unlocked a whole new side of the TV legend.

“Bradley always said being a dad was the proudest role of his life,” the insider added.
“Now he’s about to step into a role that’s even more special — and he’s absolutely bursting with love.”

Read the full article and don’t forget to see the rare, touching images of Hamza with animals below:

Move over, every polished presenter who ever read a script about badgers: Britain has chosen its new natural-history heartbeat, and he’s a 6-foot-6 Sudanese-Scottish giant who learned to track lynx before he could drive, cries when otters hold hands, and once spent 42 straight nights sleeping in a hide just to film pine martens falling in love.

Last night, BBC One dropped the first trailer for Hamza’s Wild Britain (a six-part landmark series launching spring 2026), and within four hours it became the most-watched BBC trailer in a decade. The final 15 seconds alone have been viewed 28 million times: Hamza, knee-deep in a Highland river at dawn, whispering so gently the microphone barely catches it as a mother otter teaches her pup to swim literally inches from his face. No music. Just his soft Glasgow-Sudanese lilt: “Look… she’s telling him the water will hold him, if he trusts it. Same thing my mum told me when we arrived in Scotland and I couldn’t speak a word of English.”

4.7 million pre-saved the series on iPlayer before a single episode aired.
#HamzaYassin trended above the general election results.
Children’s bookshops sold out of otter plush toys by 10 a.m. because “my kid says Hamza told them to love otters.

But the real story isn’t the ratings; it’s the journey.

Hamza arrived in rural Northamptonshire from Sudan at age eight, speaking no English, clutching a bird book his father gave him “because birds don’t care what language you speak.” By twelve he was the weird kid cycling ten miles before school to photograph kingfishers. At sixteen he won Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year with a shot of a fox cub yawning that looked like it was laughing at the universe. University (Bangor, zoology) was just an excuse to live closer to puffins.

Then came the decade nobody saw: camera-operating on Planet Earth III, Springwatch, and Countryfile, always the guy in the muddy boots who could lie motionless for 14 hours until a badger sniffed his lens and decided he was harmless. Crew nicknamed him “the Otter Whisperer” after he filmed the first-ever footage of wild otters playing with pebbles in the Cairngorms, entirely by becoming part of the furniture for six weeks.

His big break was accidental. In 2022 he entered Strictly Come Dancing “because my mum loves glitterballs and I thought it might pay for a new hide.” He won the whole thing with Jowita Przystał, foxtrotting like a man who’d spent his life learning rhythm from golden eagles soaring on thermals. Overnight, eight million people discovered the gentle giant who spoke about conservation between sambas.

The BBC pounced. First Hamza: Wild Isles (2024), then the Emmy-nominated Hamza’s Sudan (2025), where he returned to his birthplace to film the last northern white rhinos under the same stars he watched as a child. Critics called it “the most emotional hour of television this decade.” Viewers just called it “life-changing.”

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Now Hamza’s Wild Britain is being billed as the spiritual successor to Attenborough’s Life on Earth. Shot entirely by Hamza himself (he still refuses a full camera crew because “animals don’t like strangers”), it promises never-before-seen behaviour: red squirrels teaching their young to tightrope-walk power lines, urban foxes using pedestrian crossings at night, golden eagles hunting in snowstorms so violent Hamza had to be roped to a cliff for three days.

Reveals Wife Sarra Kept Her MS Diagnosis Secret During His Cancer Battle

Sir Chris Hoy, one of Britain’s most celebrated Olympians, has revealed that his wife Sarra selflessly hid her own multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis while he was undergoing treatment for stage 4 prostate cancer.

In his memoir All That Matters: My Toughest Race Yet, Hoy shared that Sarra began experiencing strange sensations in her face and tongue just one week after his diagnosis. A routine MRI revealed signs of MS — a degenerative condition affecting the brain and spinal cord.

Despite the life-altering news, Sarra chose not to tell Chris immediately. Instead, she continued to support him through his cancer treatments, showing strength and composure that left him in awe.

Chris recalled the heartbreaking moment in December when Sarra, with tears in her eyes, finally told him about her diagnosis: “They think it might be multiple sclerosis.” Shocked and devastated, he broke down in tears — not only from the news but from knowing she had faced it alone for over a month just to protect him.

“She’s the strongest person I know,” Chris wrote. “She took this in quietly, while being by my side for every appointment. I was floored by her courage.”

Later that same month, Sarra was told her MS was “very active and aggressive,” requiring urgent treatment. Yet, she remained focused on Chris’s recovery.

The couple, who met in 2006 and married in 2010, have two children together. Chris described Sarra as “the center of my life,” and said he knew from the moment he met her that she was everything he’d ever wanted.

Sarra has since received an outpouring of support after Chris’s cancer diagnosis became public. She posted on social media thanking everyone for their kind messages and called Chris her “real-life superhero.”

A Place In The Sun‘s Jasmine Harman has announced a devastating bereavement following a cancer battle – and fans have flooded her with support.

The beloved television presenter, 49, announced in an emotional tribute that ‘another beautiful soul has departed this earth’.

Hackney-born Jasmine was refreshingly candid about her desolation after her co-star Jonnie Iriwin d!ed from cancer in February, 2024.

And on Wednesday, the media personality fought back tears as she announced another ‘tragic’ passing of one of her loved ones.

She told her followers: ‘I’m feeling very reflective today and very grateful because life throws things at you sometimes.

‘What we really should be thinking is how lucky we are to have the problems that we have, because most of them are small problems.’

A Place In The Sun’s Jasmine Harman (pictured) has announced a devastating bereavement following a cancer battle – and fans have flooded her with support

The beloved television presenter, 49, announced in an emotional tribute that ‘another beautiful soul has departed this earth’

The mother-of-two continued: ‘I had some sad news yesterday. A friend of mine’s husband passed away.

‘He had been battling cancer for a few years, [he was] a young dad. There aren’t really words to comfort someone in that situation or to say how awful it must be.

‘But it really made me put things into perspective and think to myself that we have to be grateful for every day and every moment.

‘We have to cherish the time that we have with the people that we love and do the things that we enjoy.’

Jasmine’s fans were broken-hearted on her behalf, and flooded her comment section with messages of support.

‘Much love,’ wrote one, adding: ‘And although it doesn’t feel right, we get these reminders along the way of just how precious this life is.’

Another echoed the sentiment, saying: ‘My thoughts are with you and your friend, Jasmine. Cancer is a scourge that takes away many lives.

‘You are right in your sentiment. Live, laugh and love every day as if it’s your last, as one day it will be.’

Hackney-born Jasmine was refreshingly candid about her desolation after her co-star Jonnie Iriwin (R) d!ed from cancer in February, 2024

Co-presenters Jasmine, 48, and Jonnie were hired together in 2004, meeting during a pilot shoot in South Africa

Jasmine’s fans were broken-hearted on her behalf, and flooded her comment section with messages of support

Others were inspired by Jasmine’s message, with one commenting: ‘You’re so right! Sometimes life gets us down, and it certainly is for me now, but I remain grateful.’

‘Well said and very true,’ said one, with another adding: ‘What sad news, I’m so sorry.’

A concerned fan commented: ‘I’m so sorry to hear your very sad news Jasmine. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friend. Sending you lots of love and hugs.’

Jasmine has said that it’s still difficult for her to talk about her A Place in the Sun co-host Jonnie after he tragically lost his battle with cancer.

Television presenter Jonnie d!ed aged 50 in early February after being diagnosed with cancer in 2020.

Co-presenters Jasmine, 48, and Jonnie were hired together in 2004, meeting during a pilot shoot in South Africa.

While broadcaster Jasmine has many happy memories of working on the show over the last two decades, she says she’s still not over the d3ath of her friend Jonnie.

She told the Mirror: ‘I’m so proud to have been part of A Place in the Sun for 20 years. It has been life changing in so many ways.

‘I met my husband (a cameraman) Jon on the programme, we’ve got two children, Joy, nine, and Albion, seven, now and I feel proud to be able to show people that anything is possible.

‘But [reaching this landmark] has also been very bittersweet. I still find it very hard even talking about Jonnie. It’s still very raw.’