The Prince of Wales publicly led the tributes, offering his “huge congratulations” and praising Sinfield’s devotion to “Rob and everyone affected by MND,” calling his commitment “truly inspiring.” Sinfield, 45, previously received a CBE, but rules traditionally prevent another honour within three years — a rule many now argue should be broken.

Local rugby figure Andy Bell summed up the sentiment, saying people in Yorkshire already refer to him as “Sir Kevin,” adding that “what he has done is quite exceptional” and that the nation “would be as good a reason as any to break that rule.”

Sinfield’s latest superhuman effort — seven ultramarathons in seven days — saw him wade through floodwater with bin bags wrapped around his shoes, push through nearly 300 kilometres, and finish in Leeds surrounded by thousands of supporters and a mini-army of Santas. Almost 50,000 people signed a petition urging the Government to knight him before he even crossed the finish line.

Speaking emotionally to crowds braving heavy rain at Headingley Stadium, he thanked the “absolutely beautiful” MND community and vowed, “We’ve got to keep fighting.” His challenge honours Burrow’s iconic number 7 shirt, and he revealed he has committed to seven annual challenges in total.

Triathlete Jonny Brownlee and boxer Josh Warrington joined him for the final kilometres, while fans Tim and Shirley Nicholson said “words can’t say how much Kev has done,” admitting they would struggle to walk the distance he ran.

This is the first time Sinfield’s team has returned to Leeds since Burrow’s death in June 2024. Prince William, who awarded both men their CBEs in 2024, reiterated: “Thank you for shining a light on the need for research and support — and look after those knees!”

Sinfield famously carried Burrow over the finish line of the Leeds Marathon in 2023 — an image that became a symbol of loyalty, resilience and friendship. Now, with nationwide calls growing louder, many believe it is only a matter of time before the man they already call Sir Kevin is officially recognised.

Britons have been filming themselves travelling to beaches in France and ‘destroying’ small boats – gaining thousands of views in the process

Sanya Burgess is an award-winning journalist whose investigations have included revealing Deliveroo was not paying the living wage to all riders, despite the company’s pledge to do so. She has also tracked disinformation and far right hate speech in the UK during the Southport riots, conspiracy theories about the attempted shooting of Donald Trump and revealed that Elon Musk was paying some of Tommy Robinson’s legal fees. She has also worked on issues relating to Big Tech and underage gambling, as well as uncovering war crimes and human rights abuses in Iran, Myanmar and the UAE – including the ‘hostage’ tapes of the detained Dubai Princess Latifa.
British vigilantes who spearheaded efforts to fly England flags across the country have launched a new anti-migrant protest – attempting to block illegal Channel crossings.

Using the term “Operation Stop The Boats”, members of the group have been filming themselves 𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 small boats before they are used by migrants to cross the English Channel from France.

Posts on social media show members calling for other British men to join them in France, including making a direct appeal to football hooligans, saying “we need to make a stand”.

In one video message shared this week by a member of the Raise the Colours group – the grassroots movement that has seen flags fixed to lampposts, motorway bridges and roundabouts across England – two men are seen evoking military language and the spirit of the British fight against the Nazis in the Second World War.

Claiming to be recording from the northern French coast, one said: “Just like in the 1940s, we must take a stand, and it starts with the men of England and Britain.”

Making an appeal to “firms” – a phrase that refers to football hooligan groups – the other man added: “Our country is doing nothing. Weak government, weaker borders.

“They are doing nothing, so we need to make a stand, boys. Get the lads together, get your firms together, get the lads in the pub, get the lads down the bars, if you’re talking about it and you agree with what we are doing, give us a hand.”

The Government is under pressure to act after more than 36,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats (Photo: raisethecolours.org.uk/Instagram)
The Government is under pressure to tackle the issue of migration amid a record number of asylum applications, surging small   boat crossings and protests at hotels housing asylum seekers.

On Monday, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out a package of reforms to asylum policies aimed at tackling illegal migration, telling MPs the current situation is “out of control and unfair”.

The latest videos shared by those linked to the Raise the Colours group have separately been referred to as “Operation Overlord”.

Earlier clips showed two men saying they were taking matters of illegal migration into their own hands and filming themselves stamping on and smashing a small boat’s engine.

In the clips, they refer to themselves as “patriots” and make a number of claims without evidence, such as that they are stopping “rapists and murderers” from “coming to a town near you”.

One video shared by the group
The flag-raising group, who have a combined 100,000 followers on X and Instagram, also posted a plea on X for donations last week, writing that they are: “STOPPING The  Boats, whether the migrants or government like it or not!”

Two videos from the group have recently been shared to the 1.7 million X followers of Tommy Robinson. The far-right figure and former leader of the English Defence League, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has previously been accused of mobilising football hooligan firms in an attempt to launch anti-Muslim rallies across the country.

Separately, French media reports that the Dunkirk Public Prosecutor’s office has opened a preliminary investigation into “aggravated violence” against migrants by suspected British far-right figures.

One of the details being examined by the French prosecutor is the claim that in September, four men waving British and UK flags verbally and physically attacked migrants on the French coast. It is alleged that they told the migrants they were not welcome in England and proceeded to steal some of their belongings.

The men are not the first anti-migrant figures to travel to France in a bid to take matters into their own hands.

In September, Ukip, Nigel Farage’s former political party, posted a video to their X account showing what appeared to be sleeping migrants in France being woken by people flashing strobe lights in their faces and shouting at them.

Nick Tenconi, Ukip’s current leader, also posted a video captioned: “In Calais hunting for illegal invaders trying to cross into Britain.”

“Heroes in Action: Operɑtion Overlord Tɑkes Down Another Dinghy in Frɑnce”

British vigilɑntes slɑsh smɑll migrɑnt boɑts on French coɑstline

Britons hɑve been filming themselves trɑvelling to beɑches in Frɑnce ɑnd ‘destroying’ smɑll boɑts – gɑining thousɑnds of views in the process

 

Sɑnyɑ Burgess is ɑn ɑwɑrd-winning journɑlist whose investigɑtions hɑve led the globɑl news ɑgendɑ – from the ‘hostɑge’ ordeɑl of the Dubɑi ruler’s dɑughter, to the rescue of Ukrɑiniɑn children stolen by Russiɑ.

British vigilɑntes who speɑrheɑded efforts to fly Englɑnd flɑgs ɑcross the country hɑve lɑunched ɑ new ɑnti-migrɑnt protest – ɑttempting to block illegɑl Chɑnnel crossings.

Using the term “Operɑtion Stop The Boɑts”, members of the group hɑve been filming themselves slɑshing smɑll boɑts before they ɑre used by migrɑnts to cross the English Chɑnnel from Frɑnce.

Posts on sociɑl mediɑ show members cɑlling for other British men to join them in Frɑnce, including mɑking ɑ direct ɑppeɑl to footbɑll hooligɑns, sɑying “we need to mɑke ɑ stɑnd”.

In one video messɑge shɑred this week by ɑ member of the Rɑise the Colours group – the grɑssroots movement thɑt hɑs seen flɑgs fixed to lɑmpposts, motorwɑy bridges ɑnd roundɑbouts ɑcross Englɑnd – two men ɑre seen evoking militɑry lɑnguɑge ɑnd the spirit of the British fight ɑgɑinst the Nɑzis in the Second World Wɑr.

Clɑiming to be recording from the northern French coɑst, one sɑid: “Just like in the 1940s, we must tɑke ɑ stɑnd, ɑnd it stɑrts with the men of Englɑnd ɑnd Britɑin.”

Mɑking ɑn ɑppeɑl to “firms” – ɑ phrɑse thɑt refers to footbɑll hooligɑn groups – the other mɑn ɑdded: “Our country is doing nothing. Weɑk government, weɑker borders.

“They ɑre doing nothing, so we need to mɑke ɑ stɑnd, boys. Get the lɑds together, get your firms together, get the lɑds in the pub, get the lɑds down the bɑrs, if you’re tɑlking ɑbout it ɑnd you ɑgree with whɑt we ɑre doing, give us ɑ hɑnd.”
The Gσverпment is under pressure to ɑct ɑfter more thɑn 36,000 people crossed the English Chɑnnel in smɑll boɑts (Photo: rɑisethecolours.org.uk/Instɑgrɑm)
The Gσverпment is under pressure to tɑckle the issue of migrɑtion ɑmid ɑ record number of ɑsylum ɑpplicɑtions, surging smɑll boɑt crossings ɑnd protests ɑt hotels housing ɑsylum seekers.

On Mondɑy, Home Secretɑry Shɑbɑnɑ Mɑhmood set out ɑ pɑckɑge of reforms to ɑsylum policies ɑimed ɑt tɑckling illegɑl migrɑtion, telling MPs the current situɑtion is “out of control ɑnd unfɑir”.

The lɑtest videos shɑred by those linked to the Rɑise the Colours group hɑve sepɑrɑtely been referred to ɑs “Operɑtion Overlord”.

Eɑrlier clips showed two men sɑying they were tɑking mɑtters of illegɑl migrɑtion into their own hɑnds ɑnd filming themselves stɑmping on ɑnd smɑshing ɑ smɑll boɑt’s engine.

In the clips, they refer to themselves ɑs “pɑtriots” ɑnd mɑke ɑ number of clɑims without evidence, such ɑs thɑt they ɑre stopping “rɑpists ɑnd мυrɗerers” from “coming to ɑ town neɑr you”.
One video shɑred by the group (Photo: rɑisethecolours.org.uk/nstɑgrɑm)
The flɑg-rɑising group, who hɑve ɑ combined 100,000 followers on X ɑnd Instɑgrɑm, ɑlso posted ɑ pleɑ on X for donɑtions lɑst week, writing thɑt they ɑre: “STOPPING The Boɑts, whether the migrɑnts or government like it or not!”

Two videos from the group hɑve recently been shɑred to the 1.7 million X followers of Tommy Robinson. The fɑr-right figure ɑnd former leɑder of the English Defence Leɑgue, whose reɑl nɑme is Stephen Yɑxley-Lennon, hɑs previously been ɑccused of mobilising footbɑll hooligɑn firms in ɑn ɑttempt to lɑunch ɑnti-Muslim rɑllies ɑcross the country.

Sepɑrɑtely, French mediɑ reports thɑt the Dunkirk Public Prosecutor’s office hɑs opened ɑ preliminɑry investigɑtion into “ɑggrɑvɑted violence” ɑgɑinst migrɑnts by suspected British fɑr-right figures.

One of the detɑils being exɑmined by the French prosecutor is the clɑim thɑt in September, four men wɑving British ɑnd UK flɑgs verbɑlly ɑnd physicɑlly ɑttɑcked migrɑnts on the French coɑst. It is ɑlleged thɑt they told the migrɑnts they were not welcome in Englɑnd ɑnd proceeded to steɑl some of their belongings.

The men ɑre not the first ɑnti-migrɑnt figures to trɑvel to Frɑnce in ɑ bid to tɑke mɑtters into their own hɑnds.

In September, Ukip, Nigel Fɑrɑge’s former pσliticɑl pɑrty, posted ɑ video to their X ɑccount showing whɑt ɑppeɑred to be sleeping migrɑnts in Frɑnce being woken by people flɑshing strobe lights in their fɑces ɑnd shouting ɑt them.

Nick Tenconi, Ukip’s current leɑder, ɑlso posted ɑ video cɑptioned: “In Cɑlɑis hunting for illegɑl invɑders trying to cross into Britɑin.”

The Home Office ɑnd French ɑuthorities were contɑcted for comment.

Kate Garraway, the beloved British television presenter, recently opened up about a deeply emotional moment in her life. After a long and challenging journey with her husband’s illness, Kate tearfully shared that she had finally fulfilled his last wish. This poignant revelation has touched the hearts of many, as she expressed relief and gratitude that her husband can now rest in peace. In this article, we explore the story behind Kate Garraway’s emotional announcement, the significance of fulfilling a loved one’s final wishes, and how Kate continues to find strength amidst adversity.

Kate Garraway Fulfills Her Husband’s Final Wish: A Moment of Emotional Release

Kate Garraway’s husband, Derek Draper, has been battling a severe illness for an extended period, which has profoundly affected their family. Throughout this difficult time, Kate has been a pillar of support, sharing candid updates with the public while maintaining her family’s privacy and dignity. Recently, Kate revealed that she was able to honor Derek’s final wish, a moment that brought both tears and a sense of closure.

In her heartfelt message, Kate expressed that fulfilling this wish was not only a tribute to Derek’s courage but also a necessary step for her own healing. The phrase “At last, he can rest in peace” encapsulates the bittersweet relief she feels, knowing that Derek’s suffering has ended and that his memory will live on with love and respect.

The importance of fulfilling a loved one’s last wishes cannot be overstated. It offers comfort to those left behind and ensures that the departed’s values and desires are honored. Kate’s openness about this experience has resonated with many who have faced similar challenges, highlighting the universal need for compassion and closure in times of loss.

The Journey Through Grief and the Power of Public Support

Kate Garraway’s journey has been marked by resilience and vulnerability. Sharing her story publicly has not only helped her process her grief but also created a supportive community around her. Fans and fellow public figures have expressed their empathy and admiration for Kate’s strength, offering messages of encouragement and solidarity.

Grieving in the public eye can be incredibly challenging, yet Kate’s transparency has shed light on the realities of coping with a loved one’s illness and eventual passing. Her willingness to discuss difficult emotions openly has helped destigmatize conversations about grief and mental health.

Moreover, Kate’s experience underscores the importance of seeking support, whether through friends, family, or professional counseling. Her story serves as a reminder that while grief is deeply personal, it is also a shared human experience that benefits from connection and understanding.

Continuing to Honor Derek’s Legacy

Even after fulfilling Derek’s final wish, Kate Garraway’s commitment to honoring his legacy remains unwavering. She continues to advocate for awareness around the illness that affected her husband, using her platform to educate and inspire others.

Kate’s ongoing efforts demonstrate how love and remembrance can transform grief into positive action. By sharing Derek’s story, she not only keeps his memory alive but also contributes to a broader conversation about health, caregiving, and resilience.

Her journey encourages others to cherish their loved ones and to find meaningful ways to celebrate their lives, even in the face of loss. Kate’s example shows that honoring a loved one’s legacy is a powerful form of healing and tribute.

Conclusion

Kate Garraway’s emotional revelation about fulfilling her husband’s final wish is a touching reminder of the power of love, resilience, and closure. Her story inspires us to cherish every moment with our loved ones and to find strength in honoring their memories. If you or someone you know is navigating grief or caregiving challenges, remember that support is available, and you are not alone. Stay connected with our blog for more heartfelt stories and helpful resources on coping with loss and celebrating life.

Lisa Riley has left fans wondering if she’s secretly married after dropping a huge hint during her exit from the I’m A Celebrity jungle. The Emmerdale actress, 49, was greeted by her long-term partner Al, 55, after being eliminated in a brutal double eviction alongside co-star Jack Osbourne.

Lisa, who celebrated a decade with Al in 2024, has previously discussed how hard it would be to contemplate a wedding without her late mother, who passed away in 2012. However, during an appearance on the I’m A Celebrity spin-off show Unpacked, Lisa referred to Al as her “husband,” sparking speculation that the couple may have tied the knot in private.

When asked by host Joel Dommett about the past 24 hours, Lisa joked about her time in the jungle, mentioning how much she enjoyed being clean and free from her smelly boots. Joel then brought up her emotional moment with Al, and Lisa casually said, “Oh yes, I got a juicy hug with Ant, didn’t I? And it’s caused a bit of fury with my husband, he’s fine.”

Though she quickly clarified that she was joking, the slip-up led many to wonder if the couple had secretly wed. A source close to Lisa later confirmed to The Sun that they are not married, and Lisa uses the term “husband” as a term of endearment.

Lisa has been vocal about her views on marriage, previously expressing her disdain for extravagant weddings. In an interview last August, she shared her frustration with the modern trends of Instagram proposals and costly weddings. She said, “The cost of weddings is ridiculous. People don’t get engaged nowadays, they get Insta-engaged. They spend £400 on the right backdrop for their Instagram picture.”

Despite this, Lisa and Al have celebrated their love in their own unique way, focusing on experiences rather than material wealth. “Being rich isn’t about being financially rich, it’s about seeing the world and discovering new things together,” she said.

While she may not have a wedding ring, Lisa’s recent comments about Al suggest that they’re happy in their own relationship, using terms like “husband” and “wife” even without the formal ceremony. “We are happy as we are,” Lisa concluded, “I don’t see what that day would do.”

Fans claim producers are steering the vote by giving rivals identical routines

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are facing backlash ahead of this weekend’s semi-final after viewers spotted Karen Carney and Balvinder Sopal have been given the exact same two style of dances.

Fans are accusing producers of the show of forcing the public to choose between them.

 

Strictly’s official Instagram page confirmed both couples will perform a Waltz and a Salsa, prompting debate over whether this was a strategic move to pit them against each other.

One viewer wrote: “Why does this feel like you want the public to choose directly between Karen and Bal by giving them the exact same dances?”

Carlos Gu and Karen Carney | BBCAnother frustrated fan echoed the sentiment, saying: “Karen and Balvinder having the same dances when it was completely avoidable is certainly… interesting.”

Others agreed, with one person replying: “I thought the exact same” while another said: “Ugh, they’ve done this with Jive and Cha Cha too.”

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The official Strictly caption teased “double the dance” with routines to RAYE, Whitney Houston and Michael Bublé, although the announcement left some fans more suspicious than excited.

Viewers argued it would now be easier for the judging panel and the public to directly compare the pair against each other.

Balvinder Sopal and Strictly newcomer Julian Caillon

 

Not everyone believed producers were masterminding a showdown, however.

Several fans rushed to defend the show, calling it “just bad luck” that the pair ended up with matching styles.

One commenter suggested: “Just the luck of the draw. You could say they’re setting George up for a fail by giving him two fast dances. Poor love will be shattered!”

Another fan argued the show plans dances far in advance based on scores and where celebs are “likely” to end up in the competition.

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“They plan these well in advance,” one viewer wrote. “Lewis going was a shock. They give the ‘crowd pleaser’ dances to celebs they expect to leave, and save the big ones for potential semi-finalists.”

They claimed Ms Carney and Ms Sopalr may have simply run out of options from the dances they still had left.

Fans also reacted to the shock elimination of Lewis Cope and Katya Jones, who many believed were robbed of a place in the final.

One viral comment joked: “What’s Lewis dancing to? Because I know you were pulling our legs by eliminating him.”

Another sarcastic post read: “Congratulations Lewis and Katya for being the first couple in history to ever win with no need of the final episode.”

Despite the upset, many viewers said they were “pumped” for Saturday and praised all the remaining couples.

Some fans have declared themselves firmly behind George Clarke, who has a Charleston and Samba.

“George got lucky with a Charleston… I’m here for it!! Team George!” one fan wrote.

Lewis Cope was eliminated this weekend despite being a fan favourite to win

 | BBCAs the Glitterball Trophy edges closer, the four semi-finalists, Balvinder & Julian, Karen & Carlos, George & Alexis, and Amber & Nikita, now face the hardest weekend of the series.

With double routines on the cards and fanbases fiercely campaigning online, Strictly’s showdown appears to be starting before the couples even take to the floor.

Amber & Nikita will be dancing to the Couple’s Choice to Fly Me To The Moon by RAYE and Tango to Higher by Michael Buble.

George & Alexis will be taking on the Charleston to We No Speak Americano to Yolanda Be Cool and samba to Volare by Gipsy Kings.

Karen & Carlos are set to salsa to Turn The Beat Around by Vicki Sue Robinson and Waltz to One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston.

Balvinder & Julian are preparing to waltz to At This Moment by Michael Buble and Salsa to Rhythm Is Gonna Get You by Gloria Estefan.

FRANCE GOES NUCLEAR ON MIGRANT BOATS: Massive Crackdown Launched – Channel Crossings About to Get BRUTAL! 

It follows reports in the French press that four key prefectures along the English Channel coast line, have signed an official document, permitting the controversial tactic.

It would allow French marine gendarmes to push migrant dinghies back to the beach in shallow and clam waters.

In a recent leaked letter seen my French newspaper Le Monde, Sir Keir Starmer urged France’s President, Emmanuel Macron, to put the measures in place soon.

The Prime Minister allegedly wrote: “It is essential that we deploy these tactics this month…We have no effective deterrent in the Channel.”

A UK Government spokesman said the French government was taking the lead on this matter.

A statement read: “We continue to work closely with our French partners on the shared challenge of illegal migration, and we have already worked to ensure officers in France review their maritime tactics so they can intervene in the shallow waters.”

The French government has been contacted for comment.

 

Sir Keir reportedly wrote to President Macron urging the measures be put in place this month

French maritime police confirmed officers will start intervening at sea to safeguard lives – but said the use of nets to intercept boats has been ruled out, the BBC reports.

The move would be welcomed by Sir Keir who first announced back in April that the French had agreed to explore using the tactic.

According to the newest Government figures, a total of 153 people have been sent back to France under Labour’s “one in, one out” returns scheme so far.
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Under the pilot scheme with France, which came into force in August, people who arrive in Britain by small  boat can be detained and returned to France, in exchange for an equivalent number of people who apply through a safe and legal route.

 

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A returns flight to France on Thursday, November 27, included the removal of a second man who tried to re-enter the UK by small  boat earlier this month after being deported on October 16.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced plans last week to overhaul the asylum system, with the aim of deterring people coming to the country illegally and making it easier to deport people.

She told MPs it was the “uncomfortable truth” that the UK’s generous asylum offer, compared to other European countries, is drawing people to UK shores and for British taxpayers the system “feels out of control and unfair”.

Among the plans, refugee status could also be made temporary, and subject to review every 30 months.

 

Refugees could also be forced to wait up to 20 years before being able to apply for permanent settlement in the country, up from five years at present.

And the Government will remove its legal duty to provide asylum seeker support, which means housing and weekly allowances will be discretionary and no longer be guaranteed for asylum seekers.

The reforms have been modelled on the Danish system, which is seen as one of the strictest in Europe.

The Scottish presenter also took the opportunity to take a dig at Meghan Markle

Lorraine Kelly has come under fire for comments she made about singer Cher’s love life and cosmetic surgery rumours during her ITV breakfast show.

The 66-year-old presenter made what viewers called “shady” remarks while teasing a celebrity segment still to come on the programme.

 

After wrapping up a Christmas gadget feature, Ms Kelly told viewers: “Still to come tonight… proving she still believes in love, Cher is turning 80.”

She added: “I know, I can’t believe it either. We’ve got the latest reports that she’s set to marry again to a man probably half her age.

ITV Lorraine: Lorraine Kelly | ITV“When I say Cher’s turning 80… bits of Cher are turning 80.”

Later on, Ms Kelly was joined by entertainment editor Lucie Cave to discuss the singer’s relationship with Alexander Edwards.
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Ms Cave explained: “Cher, ahead of her 80th birthday in May, is getting married to Alexander Edwards, known as AE, he is 39. I love it.

“She said anyone who criticises the fact that he is a toy boy doesn’t know what goes on behind the scenes. They have a blast. She doesn’t give a hoot.”

Singer Cher and partner Alexander Edwards

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Ms Kelly quickly cut in with a quip: “If he can’t keep up with her that’s his problem. If she wears him out then he’s a dried out Husk, that’s his problem.”

The pair laughed following the remark.

However, many viewers did not find the exchange amusing, and took to X to criticise the host.

One posted: “‘Bits of Cher are turning 80’… #Lorraine is so vile.”

Lorraine Kelly made fun of Cher’s new relationship

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Another viewer added: “Like a giggling schoolgirl… #lorraine.”

Her comments about Cher were not the only remarks attracting backlash, with users also accusing the presenter of taking a “snidey dig” at Meghan Markle during the broadcast.

While speaking live to a reporter outside Buckingham Palace, a journalist suggested the Duchess of Sussex had only contacted her ill father Thomas Markle recently to avoid negative publicity.

Ms Kelly appeared to agree, reacting with a disapproving expression before saying: “Yeah that’s very true. I mean the press have tracked him down, she could always give them a call.

“I don’t know that will happen though.”

One penned on X: “Lorraine just couldn’t resist having a snidey dig at Meghan, what a horrible woman she is! #lorraine.” penned on X.

This is not the first time Ms Kelly’s remarks while hosting her show have sparked controversy.

In June, the broadcaster faced significant backlash over what viewers described as an “appalling” and “jolly” tone when announcing the death of reality television personality Kim Woodburn.

Lorraine Kelly went on to take a jab at Meghan Markle

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Critics accused her of lacking empathy and moving too swiftly into the next segment.

Ms Kelly also generated over 300 Ofcom complaints in 2023 after saying Reform UK leader Nigel Farage had “the face you deserve,” following discussions about his appearance on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

Earlier in the programme, Shona McGarty appeared via video link to shut down rumours she had grown close to rapper Aitch during I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!.

Asked about fan speculation, the EastEnders star, 34, said she sees the musician “like a little brother.”

Ms McGarty, who came third in the ITV reality show, said: “I mean, I’m like ten years older than him, and honestly, the rumours are rubbish, he was like my younger brother, I was like his older sister.

“We just had the same energy level, we were just hyper and silly and that’s why we got on so well.”

Lorraine agreed, telling her: “I get that about the little brother, and I think that’s a lovely thing to have.”

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Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid issued a “dangerous” news update just moments into Tuesday’s (December 9) episode of the popular ITV breakfast show.

Alongside co-host Richard Madeley, Susanna was quick to alert viewers about a potential threat to life as Storm Bram sweeps across the UK.

Addressing viewers at home, Susanna began the show by stating: “Good Morning Britain. Warnings of danger to life.”

She went on to detail the impact of Storm Bram, which is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the West and North of the UK, with gusts reaching up to 90 miles per hour, potentially causing damage to homes.

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Richard and Susanna presented GMB on Tuesday (December 9) morning together(Image: ITV)

 

She continued: “Storm Bram is sweeping into the UK. It came overnight, bringing massive downpours and dangerous winds.”

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Susanna also highlighted the amber weather warnings in place, the second highest level, warning of a risk to life in several areas, reports Wales Online.

Co-presenter Richard added: “As we speak there are also flood warnings and more than a 100 flood alerts in place across the country.”

The programme then switched to chief correspondent Richard Gaisford, reporting live from Monmouth, South Wales, one of the areas under an amber warning.

This follows a recent broadcast where GMB hosts Kate and Adil informed viewers that millions were advised to remain indoors due to the impending arrival of Storm Eowyn, which was predicted to bring ‘potentially life-threatening winds.’

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Susanna issued a warning to viewers (Image: ITV)

During the programme, they crossed over to reporter Nick, who was stationed in West Scotland. Dressed in a blue raincoat with his hood up, he battled against the fierce winds, making it difficult for him to speak.

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A concerned Kate observed: “To me, we almost don’t need to speak to you because we can see how much you’re under pressure from those winds. And the red warning doesn’t even arrive until 10am, does it.”

She then asked: “Are you okay?” A winded Nick responded: “Yeah, I’m okay. We’re relatively safe here and I could do with a coffee right now but the conditions have really intensified in the last hour.”

Despite his reassurances, the journalist continued to struggle to maintain his footing as the wind buffeted him

Kevin Sinfield is facing a groundswell of national admiration as calls intensify for him to be knighted, after completing yet another extraordinary charity challenge and adding £1.3 million to the fight against motor neurone disease. The achievement pushes his total fundraising in honour of his late best friend Rob Burrow to more than £11.3 million — a feat supporters insist the honours system simply must recognise.

The Prince of Wales publicly led the tributes, offering his “huge congratulations” and praising Sinfield’s devotion to “Rob and everyone affected by MND,” calling his commitment “truly inspiring.” Sinfield, 45, previously received a CBE, but rules traditionally prevent another honour within three years — a rule many now argue should be broken.

Local rugby figure Andy Bell summed up the sentiment, saying people in Yorkshire already refer to him as “Sir Kevin,” adding that “what he has done is quite exceptional” and that the nation “would be as good a reason as any to break that rule.”

Sinfield’s latest superhuman effort — seven ultramarathons in seven days — saw him wade through floodwater with bin bags wrapped around his shoes, push through nearly 300 kilometres, and finish in Leeds surrounded by thousands of supporters and a mini-army of Santas. Almost 50,000 people signed a petition urging the Government to knight him before he even crossed the finish line.

Speaking emotionally to crowds braving heavy rain at Headingley Stadium, he thanked the “absolutely beautiful” MND community and vowed, “We’ve got to keep fighting.” His challenge honours Burrow’s iconic number 7 shirt, and he revealed he has committed to seven annual challenges in total.

Triathlete Jonny Brownlee and boxer Josh Warrington joined him for the final kilometres, while fans Tim and Shirley Nicholson said “words can’t say how much Kev has done,” admitting they would struggle to walk the distance he ran.