The presenter of For Dogs’ Sake discusses crying, not watching reality  TV and why dogs and motorbikes are his happy place.

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Pete Wicks is very much a dog person. In fact, he thinks they’re “better than people”, he tells Radio Times exclusively.

In Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake, now in its third series, he follows the work of the Dogs Trust centre in Basildon, where he rescued his French bulldog Eric in 2016. His French bulldog Peggy, who he adopted in 2018, recently passed away, and he revealed he’s adopted four-month old Rodney from Dogs Trust.

“Whatever love you give dogs, you get back tenfold. People are quite cruel. I cannot abide by people who don’t treat animals with respect. I don’t understand why more people who have a bit of a platform don’t give a voice to the voiceless. That’s what I try to do in any way I possibly can. It means a lot to me,” Wicks says.

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Series one of Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake was awarded the Best Popular Factual Programme at the Broadcast Digital Awards. At the rehoming centre, the 37-year-old works with the staff who he calls “heroes”.
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In tonight’s episode, which airs on U&W at 9pm, he helps them rescue three puppies who were illegally brought into the country. He also meets new mum Keira (in the video below), who has arrived on the brink of starvation. She’s given immediate care, but her case becomes even more complicated.

It makes for a tear-jerking watch, and Wicks doesn’t mind crying on camera when he’s touched by the stories. “It’s something I didn’t grow up with – that being the right response to things. It was: men are supposed to be a certain way, but it’s absolutely wrong. Being vulnerable is one of the bravest things you can do. That release is important. Men cry too.”

When was the last time he cried? “About a week ago [at the time of interview], but I’m not gonna say over what.

“I imagine a lot of people think I’m quite arrogant, and I would hope that I’m not, because it’s a horrible trait to have. I think people probably misjudge me based on the way I look, the tattoos and everything else. Actually, really, I’m just a big softie. I spend more time crying than I do anything else.”

Pete Wicks playing with pug puppies in Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake. UKTV
Wicks made his first TV appearance in The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) in 2015 and was a main cast member until 2021. He’s since appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and Celebs Go Dating.

“Back then, there was only Geordie Shore, TOWIE and Made in Chelsea. It wasn’t necessarily a career many of us were doing. I didn’t really know what I was getting into. The TV landscape was completely different then,” Wicks reflects.

“I didn’t have any social media when I first joined TV. I’m not a big fan of it. I do it because it’s kind of work, but if I didn’t do this job, I wouldn’t have any at all. I’d just live in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by dogs and goats.”

He’s not a fan of reality TV and has never watched any of the shows he’s starred in, only For Dogs’ Sake, because as associate producer, he sees the cuts and edits. He explains, “You sometimes start to self-edit and then look at all the things you think are wrong with yourself.” His team keep telling him he needs to go on The  Celebrity Traitors and Race Across the World – shows he’s also never seen. “They sound like fun!”

Wicks also co-hosts the podcast Staying Relevant with best mate Sam Thompson. “I think Sam and I are still trying to figure out how to f**king stay relevant,” he jokes. “It’s just two mates catching up. Selfishly, started the project so we could do that. He’s annoying, but he’s my annoying.”

Wicks also has Man Made, a podcast on YouTube, where he discusses masculinity with his guests, but what’s the one question he’d like to be asked? “No one has ever asked me what makes me happy. The answer to that is motorbikes and dogs.

“Being on the motorbike is the only time I don’t really have anything else in my brain. It’s like meditation for me – and being around dogs is when I am the most happy, the most content, and when I feel the most safe. They’re my happy places.”

Wicks calls himself a workaholic and says he always has to be busy. He’s also had bad insomnia since he was a child. “I don’t sleep very much. I only really get three, four hours a night. My body’s just kind of used to it now. My brain is quite overactive with a lot of different things.”

Wicks has also written three books, For the Love of Frenchies: The Dogs that Changed My Life, Never Enough, and Staying Relevant: The Book with Thompson. While juggling various projects, he ensures he shows up as his authentic self for them all. “If you start being what everyone else wants you to be, then you kind of lose who you are. That’s a really dangerous place to be in for so many reasons.

“I’ve made so many mistakes over the years, but I’ve never forgotten who I am. I think it’s really, really important to be very selective about the people you have around you. They’re the ones that will notice changes if you start to lose yourself, if you get carried away with the noise.

“I’ve got a close group of people that I’ve known for a really long time who will always tell me when I’m wrong. Their opinion matters to me. What someone who’s never met me but has seen me on  TV thinks of me, I don’t really care. You put yourself in a position where you’re in the public eye, everyone is going to have opinions, and you can’t moan about that, but not everyone’s opinions are relevant to you.

“If you can put your head on the pillow at the end of the day and think you’re a good person, then you’re doing something right.”

It started as a familiar Sunday evening ritual — sweeping coastlines, crashing waves and the gentle rhythm of the wild.

But by the time Countryfile faded to black, millions of viewers realised they hadn’t just watched another nature segment.

They had watched Hamza Yassin quietly admit that nature is saving his sanity.

 A routine episode… until everything changed

Filming near the brutal winds of John O’Groats, Hamza tracked orcas, spoke to conservation heroes and celebrated citizen science — from teenagers fighting to save endangered butterflies to locals turning gardens into havens for nesting birds.

Then the camera lingered.

The music softened.

And Hamza stopped describing the world around him — and began revealing the world inside.

 “My mind is racing… and I can’t switch it off”

Under the open Scottish sky, his voice faltered.

Viewers imagine glamour — safaris, travel, adventure.
But Hamza revealed the unseen truth:

 relentless schedules
 constant flights
 unending pressure
 thoughts that never slow down

And then came the line that stopped everything:

“When I’m here… nature clears the clutter. It’s the only place where my mind finally feels quiet.”

Not a job.
Not a passion.

A refuge.
A lifeline.

 A moment bigger than television

He didn’t name a diagnosis.
He didn’t seek sympathy.

But the pause, the trembling voice, the look in his eyes said more than any headline ever could.

For viewers, this wasn’t celebrity vulnerability.

It was recognition — proof that even those living a “dream life” can be drowning behind the scenes.

 Nature as healer… and warning

In a poetic contrast, co-presenter Adam Henson went on to announce the search for the BBC Food and Farming Awards’ next Young Countryside Champion — a reminder that while nature may be holding Hamza together, young people are now fighting to save it.

Healing and hope, side by side.

 The question now haunting fans

Hamza’s confession wasn’t loud.

It was fragile. Human. Real.

A man whose life is shaped by wilderness finally admitted:

He doesn’t just film nature.
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He needs it.

And as the episode replayed across living rooms, one question lingered long after the credits rolled:

Comedian Katherine Ryan has launched a fierce and uncompromising attack on Brooklyn Beckham, branding him an “ungrateful nepo baby” as she publicly backed his parents David Beckham and Victoria Beckham amid the family’s escalating feud.

Speaking on her podcast Telling Everybody Everything, Katherine said she was firmly “on David and Victoria’s side,” insisting Brooklyn needs to “grow up a little bit” after his explosive social-media statement accusing his parents of control, humiliation and trying to ruin his marriage.

Brooklyn, 26, recently claimed he felt “never more uncomfortable or humiliated” than when his mother allegedly “hijacked” his first dance at his 2022 wedding to actress Nicola Peltz. He also revealed he has not spoken to his parents or siblings for more than a year, alleging Victoria once called him “evil” over seating arrangements.

But Katherine, herself a mother of four, showed little sympathy. She described the Beckhams as “an absolute dynasty family, almost like royalty,” arguing that Brooklyn has enjoyed extraordinary privilege while failing to show basic gratitude. In her words, his parents are not abusers, they publicly say kind things about him and have repeatedly given him opportunities, something many young people could only dream of.

She went on to suggest that many celebrity offspring struggle when they realise they may never match their parents’ success — and that Brooklyn fits that pattern. Pointing to his career, Katherine said every venture, from his £1million fashion deal to his costly lockdown cooking show, was fuelled by the Beckham name. Even his brief stints in modelling and photography, she argued, were driven by fame rather than raw talent, adding bluntly that she sees “none of the gratitude” in his recent posts.

Katherine also dismissed Brooklyn’s claim that Victoria abandoned designing Nicola’s wedding dress at the “eleventh hour,” noting that the Valentino  gown had reportedly involved a year of planning, multiple fittings and trips to Rome. “How is that last minute?” she asked, openly questioning the credibility of his version of events.

Equally scathing was her response to Brooklyn’s allegation that Victoria danced on him “inappropriately” during the first dance. Katherine said it sounded like a misunderstanding, pointing out that mother-son dances are traditional and that emotional moments are inevitable when a first child gets married. Being humiliated by that, she argued, showed thin skin rather than trauma.

She stressed that Brooklyn appears not to understand what real abuse looks like, saying that while his feelings are his own lived experience, publicly framing family conflict in such extreme terms trivialises genuine trauma. Katherine also criticised his reported decision to send a legal letter demanding his parents stop tagging him on social media, accusing him of demanding privacy in the most performative way possible.

While acknowledging that Brooklyn may want authenticity and distance, Katherine said he cannot ask for privacy while escalating the drama publicly. She urged him to show grace, reminding listeners that David and Victoria raised their children under relentless media scrutiny, dealing with paparazzi from the moment Brooklyn was born.

Her final message was blunt: Brooklyn can step back, set boundaries and build his own life — but he cannot “have his cake and eat it too” by publicly attacking his parents while demanding peace behind the scenes.

The “Golden Boy” of Bachelor Nation is facing a massive wave of backlash following a startling revelation about his post-show financial ventures. Joey Graziadei, who captured hearts with his grounded persona and tennis-pro charm, has ignited a firestorm of controversy after details of his lucrative business model were made public. Reports indicate that the former Bachelor is now generating a staggering $400,000 a month through the sale of high-ticket “lifestyle and success” courses, with some exclusive packages priced at an eye-watering $45,000.

What began as a journey to find love has seemingly pivoted into a high-stakes coaching empire, a move that has left many fans feeling betrayed. Critics are accusing the reality star of “shamelessly monetizing” his 15 minutes of fame, arguing that his celebrity status—rather than any specialized expertise—is being used to justify the astronomical price tags attached to his mentorship programs.

The Luxury Price of Mentorship

The outrage centers on the nature of the content Joey is reportedly selling to his followers. While many influencers offer modest subscriptions or fitness plans, Joey’s “Inner Circle” packages are being marketed as elite access to his personal success strategies. For the $45,000 tier, participants are allegedly promised intimate coaching sessions and networking opportunities that leverage Joey’s newfound Hollywood connections. This “pay-to-play” model has drawn comparisons to predatory “get-rich-quick” schemes, as skeptical fans question what tangible value a reality TV lead can offer for the cost of a luxury vehicle.

Social media has become a battleground for disgruntled followers who feel that the “humble tennis coach” they fell in love with has been replaced by a “calculated mogul.” The sentiment of “cashing in” has become the dominant narrative, with some accusing him of exploiting the emotional connection fans built with him during his season. Despite the heavy criticism, sources close to Joey suggest that the courses have seen an overwhelming amount of sign-ups, proving that there is a significant market of individuals willing to pay a premium for a piece of the Joey Graziadei brand.

A Divide in Bachelor Nation

The controversy has effectively split the franchise’s fanbase into two camps. On one side, loyalists argue that Joey is simply being a savvy businessman by maximizing his earning potential while his star is at its brightest. They maintain that anyone would take the opportunity to secure their financial future and that he is not forcing anyone to purchase these high-end packages. However, the opposing side views this as a “disappointing departure” from the authenticity that made him a standout lead, suggesting that the “Golden Boy” image was merely a carefully curated facade to build a customer base.

The fallout has also raised broader questions about the ethics of reality TV stardom in 2026. As more leads attempt to pivot into professional coaching and high-ticket consulting, the line between “influence” and “exploitation” is becoming increasingly blurred. Joey’s success in pulling in nearly half a million dollars a month has set a new, albeit controversial, standard for the “Bachelor-to-Billionaire” pipeline, even as his reputation takes a significant hit in the court of public opinion.

The Future of the Graziadei Brand

As the backlash continues to mount, Joey has yet to issue a full public statement defending the pricing of his courses. While he continues to post about his happy life with fiancée Kelsey Anderson, the comments sections are often flooded with inquiries about his business practices. The pressure is on for him to prove that his mentorship offers real substance, or he risks being remembered more for his “predatory pricing” than his search for love.

Whether this business model is sustainable or a short-term cash grab remains to be seen. For now, Joey remains one of the wealthiest alumni the show has ever produced, but that wealth has come at a high cost to his “relatable” image. He is navigating a delicate balance between being a beloved public figure and a polarizing entrepreneur, and the world is watching to see if his empire will stand the test of time or crumble under the weight of the outrage.

“Joey knows his value, and he’s not apologizing for charging what the market will bear,” a source close to the star shared. “He’s building a future for himself and Kelsey. People can call it whatever they want, but the numbers don’t lie—people are buying what he’s selling. He’s moving on from tennis courts to corporate boardrooms, and he’s not looking back.”

Congratulations!

Bachelor Nation fans got to know Sydney Lotuaco Wehby on Season 23 of “The Bachelor” and Season 6 of “Bachelor in Paradise.”

Sydney eventually found love off-screen with Nick Wehby and he proposed to her in December 2021.

The two tied the knot in May 2023, and in 2024 they welcomed their first child together — a baby girl named Remy Lee Wehby.

Earlier this month, the Bachelor Nation star revealed on social media that she is “dreaming” of growing her family.

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And now, she has just taken to Instagram to announce the exciting news that she is pregnant with her second baby!

Alongside beautiful family photos in various rooms of their house, Sydney wrote, “Our little family is growing! Remy’s little sibling coming this July! ❤️”

Fellow Bachelor Nation stars filled the comments with their love and excitement for the soon-to-be parents of two.

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Kendall Long wrote, “Oh my goodness congratulations on your growing family love!! 🥹💕”

Nicole Lopez-Alvar added, “Aww yay congrats Syd and [Nick]!!! Remy is going to be the best big sis! 💕”

Emily Ferguson Karlsson chimed in, “Congratulations 😍😍😍” and Amanda Stanton Fogel added, “Congratulations ❤️.”

Congratulations to Sydney and Nick on their growing family! We couldn’t be happier for their family, and we can’t wait to meet their newest addition in July.

Gina Kirschenheiter and Travis Mullen Are Engaged: “Complete Shock!”

Gina Kirschenheiter and Travis Mullen are engaged! The Real Housewives of Orange County couple had been dating for six years and experienced so many exciting things over the course of their relationship before deciding to spend together forever following their engagement.

Travis popped the question to Gina on New Year’s Eve while on a ski vacation in Big Bear, California, with their six kids. Gina has three children — Sienna, Nicholas, and Lucas — from her first marriage to Matt Kirschenheiter, while Travis shares three kids with his ex-wife — Presley, Bennett, and Joseph. The couple had been hanging out in the vacation house with the kids before Travis brought her out on the back porch, where he proposed to her.

“I was in complete shock!” Gina told People on Jan. 7. “My nervous system was trying to catch up to what just happened in this magical moment and I was trying to process the iceberg that was being presented to me as well! I, of course, said ‘yes,’ and melted into what was the sweetest kiss I’ve ever felt!”

Travis’ daughter, Presley, was on hand to record the engagement for them to relive over and over again. “The three of us hugged all teary-eyed and happy, and then walked back into the house where all the other kids were waiting and began to sound off their New Year’s Eve horns and launch confetti poppers!” she continued. “It was perfect! It meant so much to be there as a family celebrating all together. We were all so happy. Truly a pinnacle moment.”

Gina posts a photo of herself and Travis on December 25, 2024 to her Instagram.

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Details on Gina Kirschenheiter’s engagement ring from Travis Mullen

Travis proposed to Gina with an 18K yellow gold ring, featuring a 6-carat, oval cut center diamond, flanked by six smaller, round diamonds. Gina is very pleased with the design. “The ring is absolutely perfect!” she told the publication. “The thought he put into it blows my mind.”a

Gina Kirschenheiter posts an image of her and Travis Mullen with all their children at a part to her Instagram.

For five emotional days, Charlie Quirke walked not just with his feet, but with his heart.

By the time he crossed the finish line in Buckinghamshire, Charlie had raised an astonishing £177,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK — a powerful act of love inspired by his mother, beloved actress Pauline Quirke, following her heartbreaking dementia diagnosis.

This was never about distance.
It was about memory.

A Journey Through a Life Loved by Millions

Charlie’s five-day charity challenge, Trek For A Cure, was deeply personal. Each step retraced the places that shaped Pauline’s life — her childhood schools, the theatres where her talent flourished, family homes filled with memories, and the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts, the legacy she built to nurture young talent.

When Charlie reached the academy, witnesses say he paused, visibly overcome. For a moment, words failed him. The emotion spoke for itself.

Earlier this year, Pauline, 66 — best known as Sharon Theodopolopodous in the iconic BBC sitcom Birds Of A Feather — made the heartbreaking decision to step back from all professional and commercial duties as she continues to live with dementia.

Her son refused to let that moment pass quietly.

“This Isn’t Just for My Mum”

Charlie began his journey on December 8 in Chigwell, Essex, forever linked to Birds Of A Feather. Fellow cast members Linda Robson and Ray Winstone were there to see him off — a symbolic start filled with love and support.

His route carried him through Greater London, Surrey and Berkshire, including a stop at West Ham United’s training ground at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park — a place close to the family’s heart.

Along the way, the journey became something bigger than one man and his grief.

Actors Mathew Baynton and Perry Benson joined him for parts of the trek, while Lorraine Kelly walked beside him for the final stretch.

Strangers stopped him in the street. Messages flooded in from across the country. Families affected by dementia said they felt seen — and understood.

“I can’t thank people enough,” Charlie said at the end of the trek.
“The love from people all over the country has meant everything — from those who walked with me, messaged me, or just stopped to say thank you.”

“I’m blown away by how much we’ve raised. We did this to help find a cure — and we’re so grateful to everyone who has supported our family.”

A Fight Bigger Than One Family

Charlie’s father, Steve Sheen, made it clear this was about more than personal loss.

“This isn’t just for Pauline,” he said.
“It’s for everyone affected by dementia. If nothing changes, one in two people will be directly impacted — either developing the condition themselves, caring for someone who has it, or both.”

Jessica Taylor-Khan, Director at Alzheimer’s Research UK, confirmed the total raised has already exceeded £177,000, praising Charlie’s courage and commitment.

“Charlie’s incredible trek will make a real difference in accelerating progress towards a cure,” she said.
“He’s also helped shine a light on dementia and given a voice to countless families living with this disease every day.”

Turning Heartbreak Into Hope

As Charlie completed his journey, messages of support continued to pour in — not just celebrating the money raised, but the strength it took to turn private pain into public purpose.

He didn’t shout.
He didn’t seek attention.
He simply walked — through memory, love, and loss.

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And by doing so, he reminded the country that even when memory fades, love does not.

Ruth Lɑngsford hɑs spent her weekend with loved ones ɑfter it wɑs reveɑled thɑt she ɑnd her husbɑnd of 14 yeɑrs Eɑmonn Holmes ɑre divorcing.

Posting on Instɑgrɑm on Sundɑy, Ruth shɑred ɑ video of herself wɑlking the pɑir’s pet dog Mɑggie ɑlongside ɑnother clip of her mother Joɑn.

‘Enjoying the little bit of sunshine we got todɑy! Mɑggie!’ Ruth cɑptioned the first photo.

Eɑmonn meɑnwhile shɑred his own weekend Instɑgrɑm post ɑs he relished in Mɑnchester United’s FA Cup finɑl win, shɑring ɑn illustrɑtion of himself with Sir Alex Ferguson ɑnd the words: ‘My God , whɑt ɑ Cuo Finɑl , whɑt ɑ Result !Europeɑn footbɑll next seɑson too . The Mɑgic of The Cuo . Congrɑtulɑtions to the whole squɑd.’

Eɑmonn, who is ɑ trustee of Mɑnchester United Foundɑtion, sɑw his post flooded with comments from concerned fɑns, ɑsking him ɑbout his split from Ruth.

Ruth Lɑngsford hɑs spent her weekend with loved ones ɑfter it wɑs reveɑled thɑt she ɑnd her husbɑnd of 14 yeɑrs Eɑmonn Holmes ɑre divorcing (pictured together in 2022)

Posting on Instɑgrɑm on Sundɑy, Ruth shɑred ɑ video of herself wɑlking the pɑir’s pet dog Mɑggie ɑlongside ɑnother clip of her mother Joɑn

Posting on Instɑgrɑm on Sundɑy, Ruth shɑred ɑ video of herself wɑlking the pɑir’s pet dog Mɑggie ɑlongside ɑnother clip of her mother Joɑn

The former This Morning hosts, both 64, reveɑled they hɑd split on Sɑturdɑy ɑfter work commitments ‘took their mɑrriɑge in different directions’.

A representɑtive sɑid: ‘Ruth Lɑngsford ɑnd Eɑmonn Holmes hɑve confirmed their mɑrriɑge is over ɑnd they ɑre in the process of divorcing.’

The couple tied the knot in 2010 ɑfter dɑting for 13 yeɑrs – ɑnd sɑy thɑt despite their sepɑrɑtion, they ɑre ‘determined to stɑy friends’.

They ɑre pɑrents to son Jɑck, 22, while Eɑmonn ɑlso hɑs sons Declɑn, 35, Niɑll, 31, ɑnd dɑughter Rebeccɑ, 33, from his previous mɑrriɑge.

Insiders clɑimed on Sundɑy thɑt the pɑir hɑve been living sepɑrɑte lives for two yeɑrs, with their relɑtionship detoriɑting ɑfter they left This Morning in 2021.

Eɑmonn hɑs hɑd ɑ tough two yeɑrs, losing the ITV show, ɑs well ɑs bɑttling heɑlth conditions ɑnd grieving the ɗeɑтh of his mother. The presenter is sɑid to hɑve been keen to move home to Belfɑst, but Ruth wɑs ɑdɑmɑnt they stɑy put ɑt their Surrey home.

A source told The Sun on Sundɑy night: ‘Eɑmonn ɑnd Ruth’s relɑtionship chɑnged when they left This Morning. They stɑrted moving in different directions in their cɑreers ɑnd their priorities stɑrted to chɑnge.’

‘Eɑmonn wɑs desperɑte to return to Belfɑst, which he thinks of ɑs home, but Ruth would never move. It becɑme ɑ bone of contention.

‘As her ITV cɑreer continued, Eɑmonn went down ɑnother pɑth ɑnd they becɑme ships in the night. For the pɑst two yeɑrs they hɑd led sepɑrɑte lives, professionɑlly ɑnd personɑlly.’

Eɑmonn is reportedly set to ɑddress his split from Ruth on his show on GB News on Mondɑy, ɑfter they confirmed the end of their mɑrriɑge (pictured on his show)

Eɑmonn spoke ɑbout his desire to return to Belfɑst lɑst yeɑr, reveɑling how his wife wɑs ɑlwɑys ‘very irritɑted’ when he cɑlled it home.

He sɑid lɑst yeɑr, when ɑsked where he thinks of ɑs home: ‘Well, it’s not Surrey. When people ɑsk me whɑt I’m doing ɑt the weekend, I tell them I’m going home.

‘Then my wife gets very irritɑted by this. She sɑys, ‘This is your home. And I sɑy, ‘No Ruth, this is where I work. This is where I hɑve to be, but home…’

Eɑmonn wɑs forced to sell his beloved house in eɑst Belfɑst lɑst yeɑr to pɑy off ɑ huge Ƅill ɑfter ɑ £250,000 tɑx bɑttle with HMRC.

The TV presenter ɑdmitted in Jɑnuɑry thɑt he felt ‘bitter’ ɑbout hɑving to sell his house ɑfter losing two ɑppeɑls ɑgɑinst HM Revenue ɑnd Customs (HMRC) which set him bɑck ‘hundreds of thousɑnds of pounds in legɑl fees’.

The couple tied the knot in 2010 ɑfter dɑting for 13 yeɑrs – ɑnd sɑy thɑt despite their sepɑrɑtion, they ɑre ‘determined to stɑy friends’ (pictured on This Morning in 2021)

Ruth is sɑid to hɑve been the one to instigɑte the split, with friends sɑying thɑt while she cɑres for her husbɑnd ɑnd hɑs helped him through his recent heɑlth bɑttles, she ‘knows they cɑn’t be together.’

The Sun hɑve reported thɑt Ruth hɑs been prepɑring for the split for over ɑ yeɑr, with pɑperwork from her TV compɑny, Hey Ho Ltd, reveɑling she pɑid herself ɑ dividend of £2.2million lɑst yeɑr, compɑred to the £85,000 she clɑimed the yeɑr before.

The couple were lɑst seen together ɑt the Tric Awɑrds in 2022.

They ɑrrived together ɑnd smiled on the red cɑrpet ɑt the event in London but were seen leɑving sepɑrɑtely.

In uneɑrthed photos of the event, Loose Women stɑr Ruth wɑs seen chɑtting on the phone ɑs she left Grosvenor House Hotel ɑfter the bɑsh.

Eɑmonn ɑppeɑred to hɑve left by the bɑck door before wɑlking down the street on his own while clutching his News Presenter ɑwɑrd ɑfter stopping to chɑt to his GB News colleɑgue Bev Turner.

Yesterdɑy it emerged Eɑmonn ɑnd Ruth’s mɑrriɑge hɑd been ‘over for ɑ yeɑr’, with friends sɑying the couple were ‘determined to keep it ɑ secret’ ɑs they struggled to sɑve their 27-yeɑr relɑtionship.

So keen they were to ɑvoid it becoming public, both Ruth ɑnd Eɑmonn denied there were ɑny problems when ɑsked in recent months.

It hɑs been reported thɑt Eɑmonn will ɑddress the split on his show on GB News on Mondɑy, ɑfter they confirmed the end of their mɑrriɑge.

The presenter hosts ɑ breɑkfɑst show with Isɑbel Webster, which sees them tɑlk through the big news stories of the world.

It would mɑrk the first time either Ruth or Eɑmonn hɑve spoken ɑbout the split since their initiɑl ɑnnouncement, but sources close to the pɑir sɑy thɑt ɑ ‘stɑtement is being prepɑred by Ruth’s representɑtives ‘, to shɑre the news with their followers

Speɑking to The Sun, ɑ source sɑid: ‘Eɑmonn is ɑlwɑys frɑnk on cɑmerɑ ɑnd knows it will be odd for him to discuss the dɑy’s news without mentioning his split so he’ll sɑy ɑ few words.

‘He is putting on ɑ brɑve fɑce ɑnd will be the true professionɑl he ɑlwɑys is. Focusing on work will be ɑ welcome distrɑction.’

It would mɑrk the first time either Ruth or Eɑmonn hɑve spoken ɑbout the split since their initiɑl ɑnnouncement, but sources close to the pɑir sɑy thɑt ɑ ‘stɑtement is being prepɑred by Ruth’s representɑtives‘, to shɑre the news with their followers.

The TV couple, who friends sɑy were ‘ɑs close to Richɑrd Mɑdeley ɑnd Judy Finnegɑn ɑs you could get’, hɑve spɑrked rumours over the lɑst few months ɑs neither ɑppeɑred on the other’s Instɑgrɑm posts.

The fɑmous couple first met in through ɑ mutuɑl friend, GMTV stɑr Sɑlly Meen, while Eɑmonn wɑs ɑlso on the show in 1997.

Eɑmonn broke his silence on sociɑl mediɑ on Sɑturdɑy ɑfternoon to celebrɑte Mɑnchester United’s FA Cup win, with no mention of the sepɑrɑtion news (Mɑn Utd celebrɑtion pictured)

Celebrɑting the teɑm’s shock 2-1 over rivɑls Mɑnchester City, he wrote: ‘My God, whɑt ɑ Cup Finɑl, whɑt ɑ Result! #MUFC Europeɑn footbɑll next seɑson too. The Mɑgic of The Cup. Congrɑtulɑtions to the whole squɑd’

Eɑmonn ɑnd Ruth tied the knot in 2010 ɑfter 13 yeɑrs together, in ɑ lɑvish ceremony ɑt the grɑnd 19th century Hɑmpshire hotel, The Elvethɑm

Two yeɑrs lɑter, he hɑd split from his first wife Gɑbrielle Holmes, the mother of his three eldest children.

And despite Ruth ɑnd Eɑmonn feeling ɑn instɑnt connection, he ensured it wɑs the nɑtion’s best-kept secret, ɑs he did not publicly confess his love for Ruth for two yeɑrs.

Eɑmonn even refused to hold her hɑnd in public or ɑttend events together for the first few yeɑrs of their relɑtionship in ɑ bid to stɑy respectful to his ex of neɑrly 20 yeɑrs.

But ɑfter just ɑ yeɑr of hɑving their relɑtionship out in the open, they welcomed their son Jɑck in 2002.

But now, more thɑn 20 yeɑrs lɑter ɑs the beloved pɑir hɑve split, one friend told MɑilOnline: ‘Ruth ɑnd her teɑm hɑve been telling their friends to look out for the comments, which they ɑre plɑnning to put on sociɑl mediɑ.

‘It’s ɑ very sorry tɑle. They ɑre both so loved by the British public, they won over so mɑny people on This Morning which they hosted for more thɑn ɑ decɑde.’

The couple, who live in Surrey, hɑve prompted mɑny rumours throughout the showbusiness industry in recent months by not ɑppeɑring together on their individuɑl Instɑgrɑm ɑccounts.

Eɑmonn ɑnd Ruth tied the knot in 2010 ɑfter 13 yeɑrs together, in ɑ lɑvish ceremony ɑt the grɑnd 19th century Hɑmpshire hotel, The Elvethɑm.

Their split comes just dɑys ɑfter Ruth reveɑled she feɑrs Eɑmonn ‘might never be 100 per cent right’ ɑfter undergoing bɑck surgery due to suffering chronic bɑck pɑin for ɑlmost two yeɑrs.

The GB News breɑkfɑst presenter is still recovering from the surgery ɑnd ɑn injury to his shoulder, which sɑw him tɑke four months off work ɑt the end of lɑst yeɑr.

The former This Morning hosts, both 64, ‘ɑre in the process of divorcing’ ɑfter work commitments ‘took their mɑrriɑge in different directions’ (pictured in 2021)

The couple ɑre pɑrents to son Jɑck, 22, while Eɑmonn ɑlso hɑs sons Declɑn, 35, Niɑll, 31, ɑnd dɑughter Rebeccɑ, 33, from his previous mɑrriɑge (pictured in 2001)

The couple, who live in Surrey, hɑve prompted mɑny rumours throughout the showbusiness industry in recent months by not ɑppeɑring together on their individuɑl Instɑgrɑm ɑccounts (pictured in 2007)

A spokesperson for the couple sɑid: ‘Ruth Lɑngsford ɑnd Eɑmonn Holmes hɑve confirmed their mɑrriɑge is over ɑnd they ɑre in the process of divorcing’

He hɑs ongoing dɑily physio sessions ɑnd either uses ɑ cɑne or wheelchɑir to get ɑbout, with the support of his estrɑnged wife Ruth.

Speɑking to Womɑn’s Weekly, Ruth sɑid: ‘I don’t know how much Eɑmonn’s mobility will improve. We live in hope.

‘He does the physio, but there might hɑve to be some ɑcceptɑnce thɑt this might never be 100% right. With ɑny cɑre situɑtion – ɑnd there ɑre millions of cɑrers in this country – it isn’t ɑlwɑys eɑsy. It’s testing but we mɑnɑge ɑs ɑ fɑmily.’

Ruth ɑdded: ‘I look ɑt Eɑmonn, who’s hɑd his heɑlth ɑnd bɑck problems, ɑnd it mɑkes you reɑlise how importɑnt your heɑlth is.’

Eɑmonn ɑnd Ruth hosted This Morning together for 14 yeɑrs, ɑnd were ɑ fixture on the show both on Fridɑys ɑnd during the school holidɑys.

However, in 2020 the pɑir were dropped from their Fridɑy slot ɑnd replɑced by Alison Hɑmmond ɑnd Dermot O’Leɑry.

A source close to the pɑir sɑid ɑt the time they were ‘more upset thɑn ɑngry’ ɑt being ousted from the show.

Since then, Eɑmonn hɑs been ɑ presenter on GB News’ Breɑkfɑst Show, while Ruth hɑs been ɑ regulɑr pɑnellist ɑnd ɑnchor on Loose Women since 1999.

Their romɑnce hɑs spɑrked concern in recent weeks ɑs Ruth ɑdmitted thɑt the lɑst two yeɑrs hɑve been hɑrd on her relɑtionship ɑfter Eɑmonn suffered from complex heɑlth issues.

It comes just dɑys ɑfter Ruth reveɑled she feɑrs Eɑmonn ‘might never be 100 per cent right’ ɑfter undergoing bɑck surgery due to suffering chronic bɑck pɑin for ɑlmost two yeɑrs

Eɑmonn ɑnd Ruth ɑlso hosted This Morning together for 14 yeɑrs, ɑnd were ɑ fixture on the show both on Fridɑys ɑnd during the school holidɑys (pictured in 2007)

Since then, Eɑmonn hɑs been ɑ presenter on GB News’ Breɑkfɑst Show, while Ruth hɑs been ɑ regulɑr pɑnellist ɑnd ɑnchor on Loose Women since 1999

Eɑmonn ɑnd Ruth first met in 1997 when he wɑs presenting breɑkfɑst show GMTV ɑnd ɑ mutuɑl friend ɑnd fellow TV stɑr, Sɑlly Meen, 58, introduced them (Eɑmonn in 1994)

Two yeɑrs eɑrlier, Eɑmonn hɑd split from his first wife, Gɑbrielle Holmes, who is the mother of his three eldest children, Declɑn, 35, Rebeccɑ, 33, ɑnd Niɑll, 31 (pictured in 1993 with Niɑll)

Soon ɑfter they put down roots in the town of Weybridge, Surrey – the couple often enjoy hosting in their lɑvish six-bedroom property , which is sɑid to be worth ɑ whopping £3.2 million

Nation in Tears as Heartbreaking News Is Confirmed About Isla, the Brave 8-Year-Old Who Touched Millions

The nation is holding its breath in sorrow and hope tonight as devastating news emerges about 8-year-old Isla Screaton Kilpatrick — the radiant little girl whose courage and unforgettable smile became a symbol of joy for millions during BBC’s DIY SOS.

Isla, who lives with the extremely rare genetic condition Mandibuloacral Dysplasia (a unique mutation making her the only known person in the UK with this variant), has seen her health deteriorate sharply in recent days. Her single mum, Stacey, has confirmed that Isla’s brittle bones, mobility challenges, and the premature aging effects on her major organs have worsened significantly. She is now seriously ill and currently receiving intensive care in hospital.

The heartbreaking update comes just months after the country fell in love with Isla during the opening episode of the revived DIY SOS series, which aired in October 2025. Stacey had nominated her family for the show in the hope of creating a more accessible home that would give her daughter greater independence despite the daily struggles caused by her condition.

When Nick Knowles and the DIY SOS team arrived in Aylestone, Leicester, the response from the public was overwhelming. A near-record 2,000 volunteers applied to help, and around 160 tradespeople worked tirelessly to transform the family home in just days. The bespoke adaptations — lowered light switches, door handles, a downstairs bathroom, wider doorways, and stair access improvements — were designed specifically around Isla’s needs.

The moment of the big reveal will forever be etched in the nation’s memory. As Isla explored her beautifully adapted new home, her face lit up with pure delight. With the biggest smile, she turned to the camera and said the words that melted hearts across the country:

“I love it. I can get around the house more easily…”

Those simple, heartfelt words captured everything: gratitude, triumph, and the quiet courage of a little girl who had spent much of her life crawling or needing help for the smallest tasks. Viewers described breaking down in tears within minutes of the episode, hailing Isla as “a little superstar” and praising the extraordinary kindness of the community that rallied around her.

Stacey later shared how the transformation had exceeded all expectations, giving Isla the freedom to walk up stairs instead of crawling and to reach things on her own for the first time. The new home was meant to be a safe, joyful space for whatever time Isla had ahead.

Doctors had previously warned the family that after the age of seven, the risks of serious complications — including strokes and heart problems — would increase significantly due to the progressive nature of her condition. In recent days, those fears have become reality. Isla’s illness has taken a sudden and severe turn for the worse, and she is now fighting in hospital under close medical supervision.

Tonight, the family released a short, emotional statement asking for continued love and prayers:

“Isla is the strongest, most joyful little girl. She has taught us all to celebrate the smallest victories — like turning on a light switch by herself. Right now she is very unwell in hospital and we are by her side every moment. We are so grateful for the love and support she has received from everyone since DIY SOS. Please keep her in your thoughts.”

Nick Knowles, visibly moved, posted on social media: “Isla’s smile and those words ‘I love it. I can get around the house more easily…’ touched every single one of us. She is the bravest little soul. Sending all our love to Isla, Stacey and the family at this incredibly difficult time. Stay strong, little one.”

Across Britain, tributes are pouring in. Clips of Isla’s DIY SOS moment are being reshared thousands of times, with people writing messages like: “She gave us hope. Now we’re all praying for her.” “That smile… we can’t lose her.” “Britain is crying with you tonight, Stacey.”

Earlier this year, cruel online hoaxes had falsely claimed Isla had passed away shortly after the episode, forcing Stacey to speak out to protect her daughter’s memory. Tonight’s news is real and raw — not a hoax, but a genuine medical crisis that has the whole country holding its breath.

Isla’s story has once again highlighted the urgent need for greater awareness, research funding, and support for families living with ultra-rare genetic conditions. The DIY SOS team has reiterated their love and support, promising to stand by the family in any way they can.

As Isla fights in hospital, the nation remembers her not as a tragic statistic, but as the bright, determined little girl who reminded us all what matters most: the joy found in small freedoms, the power of community, and the unbreakable spirit of a child who never stopped smiling.

“I love it. I can get around the house more easily…” Those words, once a celebration of victory, are now being whispered as a prayer for strength across the country.

Please keep Isla in your hearts tonight.

They’ve never sold a fairy tale — and that’s exactly why fans trust them.

After years together, Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Márquez have built a home that’s loud, loving and beautifully chaotic. With daughter Mia, six, toddler Thiago, two, and loyal dog Benji, life already feels full. But a recent heart-to-heart revealed that when it comes to the future, their instincts aren’t quite in sync.

Speaking honestly on their podcast Lost In Translation, Gemma, 41, admitted a routine milestone stirred something unexpected.
Thiago’s two-year health check, she said, brought on a wave of emotion — and a quiet thought she didn’t see coming.

“It does make you think… a third would be nice.”

Gorka’s reply was instant — and unmistakable.

“No.”

Not harsh. Not unkind. Just certain. To him, their family already feels complete.

 Love, laughter — and real conversations

The moment quickly turned playful as the couple joked about whether another baby would add joy to their “organised chaos” or tip it into pure exhaustion. Gemma even laughed that she’d happily adopt another dog rather than face pregnancy again.

Gorka, teasing as ever, called out her mixed signals.

“One month you want another baby, the next you want me to have the snip.”

Gemma didn’t deny it — blaming perimenopause for the emotional swings and joking that a vasectomy might actually be the most sensible plan. The laughter said it all: no pressure, no resentment — just honesty.

 The wedding question — and the name that holds her back

Baby talk isn’t the only big decision still hanging in the air. Despite getting engaged in 2021, Gemma and Gorka are in no rush to tie the knot. With family roots in both England and Spain, even choosing a location feels weighty.

But for Gemma, there’s something deeper holding her back — her surname.

In a touching Father’s Day letter to her late dad, she shared why marriage carries unexpected emotion.

“I’m the last Atkinson,” she wrote.
“If I give up my name, there’ll be no more of us.”

It’s a quiet truth, filled with love, legacy and loss — and one that explains why timelines don’t matter as much as meaning.

 A family built on honesty

For now, Gemma and Gorka are exactly where they need to be: raising their children, supporting each other, and allowing space for uncertainty without fear.

Whether baby number three ever arrives or not, one thing is clear — this is a relationship shaped by communication, laughter and respect.

In the weeks following the devastating loss of his wife, Tatiana Schlossberg, George Moran has remained largely out of the public eye, allowing the family’s grief to unfold privately amid an outpouring of condolences from around the world. On January 20, 2026, Moran finally spoke out in a poignant, emotional statement shared through family channels and close associates, revealing the intimate details of Tatiana’s final months and the quiet strength she displayed until the very end

Tatiana Schlossberg, the 35-year-old environmental journalist, author, and granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, passed away on December 30, 2025, after a rapid and aggressive battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The rare blood cancer was diagnosed shortly after the birth of the couple’s daughter, Josephine, in May 2024. What began as routine postpartum blood work quickly turned into a nightmare when doctors identified abnormalities that led to the shocking diagnosis. Tatiana chronicled her experience in a raw, unflinching essay for The New Yorker titled “A Battle With My Blood,” published in November 2025. In it, she described the disbelief, the physical toll of treatments, and the profound guilt she felt for the burden placed on her family—particularly her young children, Edwin (now 3) and Josephine (now 1).

Moran’s statement, delivered with measured candor, painted a vivid picture of the hidden struggles behind Tatiana’s public composure. He described long, sleepless nights in hospital rooms where the couple whispered hopes and fears while machines hummed in the background. “She fought to her last breath,” Moran said, his words carrying the weight of someone who witnessed every moment of her courage. He recounted how Tatiana insisted on maintaining normalcy for their children, reading bedtime stories between chemotherapy sessions and celebrating small milestones even as her strength waned. The children, he noted, sensed the gravity without fully understanding it—their silent grief manifesting in quiet hugs and unspoken questions.

The leukemia progressed relentlessly despite aggressive interventions. Tatiana underwent multiple rounds of chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant (with her sister Rose serving as a donor for stem cells), and experimental CAR-T cell therapy in clinical trials. There were periods of remission that brought fleeting hope, only for the disease to return with greater ferocity. By early 2025, doctors delivered the terminal prognosis: less than a year. Tatiana faced it head-on, channeling her energy into family time and reflection rather than despair. Moran highlighted her refusal to let the illness define her publicly until she chose to share her story, wanting to protect her children’s innocence and preserve moments of joy.

The couple’s life together had always been grounded in shared values—intellect, environmental stewardship, and deep familial love. They met as students at Yale University, where Tatiana edited the campus newspaper and pursued history. George, then on his path to becoming a urologist, supported her ambitions while building his own medical career. They married in 2017 in a private ceremony on Martha’s Vineyard, a place that held special meaning for the family. Photos from their life together show a couple deeply connected: Tatiana smiling broadly in casual family snapshots, George looking at her with evident adoration, their two red-haired toddlers clambering over them on grassy lawns.

Moran’s revelation of the “secret nights” in the hospital underscores the isolation that often accompanies serious illness in high-profile families. While the world knew Tatiana through her journalism—reporting on climate science for The New York Times and authoring pieces on ocean conservation—the private reality involved endless medical decisions, emotional exhaustion, and the heartbreaking task of preparing young children for an uncertain future. He spoke of Tatiana’s determination to shield Edwin and Josephine from the full horror, creating routines and memories that might endure. “They grieve in their own small ways,” Moran reflected, describing how Edwin would draw pictures for his mother and Josephine would reach for her even in her weakest moments.

The Kennedy-Schlossberg family has long navigated tragedy with grace under public scrutiny. Tatiana’s death adds another layer to a lineage marked by loss, yet her story resonated widely for its honesty about mortality, motherhood, and legacy. In her New Yorker essay, she grappled with the fear that her children might not remember her fully, lamenting the months spent apart due to infection risks post-transplant. She wrote of wanting to be known not just as “the sick person,” but as a writer dedicated to protecting the planet. Moran echoed this in his statement, urging those who loved her to carry forward her spirit through kindness, truth-telling, playfulness, and action—qualities she embodied.

At Tatiana’s funeral on January 5, 2026, at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York City, the family gathered in quiet dignity. George arrived carrying Edwin and Josephine, a poignant image that captured the enormity of his new role as a single parent. Extended relatives, including Caroline Kennedy, Edwin Schlossberg, and siblings Rose and Jack, were present, as were cousins like Tim Shriver, who later shared Moran’s wishes for remembrance: to live with gratitude, humor, and purpose.

Moran’s decision to speak now appears driven by a desire to honor Tatiana’s legacy fully, countering any perception of her illness as brief or sudden. Though the battle lasted less than two years from diagnosis to end, it was filled with fierce resistance and profound love. He described her as a warrior who never complained, who laughed through pain, and who prioritized others even as her body failed.

The loss leaves a void in journalism, environmental advocacy, and a family already familiar with sorrow. Tatiana’s work on climate issues remains relevant, a reminder of her commitment to future generations—including her own children. As Moran navigates single parenthood, he carries forward her example of resilience. “She fought to her last breath,” he concluded, “and in doing so, she taught us all how to live.”

In the wake of this tragedy, tributes continue to pour in, celebrating a woman who faced unimaginable hardship with extraordinary grace. For George, Edwin, and Josephine, the journey ahead is one of healing, memory-keeping, and honoring the extraordinary life Tatiana lived far too briefly.