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Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of JFK, has died from blood cancer at the age of 35, just six weeks after she revealed her diagnosis.

The Kennedy scion’s death was announced on Tuesday via the social media accounts for the JFK Library Foundation on behalf of her heartbroken relatives.

‘Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts,’ the post reads, signed by ‘George, Edwin and Josephine Moran, Ed, Caroline, Jack, Rose and Rory’.

The New York-born environmental journalist revealed in November that doctors told her she had acute myeloid leukemia in May 2024.

Writing in the New Yorker, Tatiana said she had no symptoms and was ‘one of the healthiest people I knew’ when the shock diagnosis came.

Doctors only found the disease through routine blood tests after she gave birth to her second child.

She was the daughter of Caroline Kennedy, whose parents were John F Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy, and designer Edwin Schlossberg.

It is the latest tragedy to befall Caroline, who lost her father to an assassin’s bullet when she was five years old, her only sibling, JFK Jr, in a plane crash years later, and her mother to lymphoma in 1994, when the iconic former first lady was just 64.

Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of JFK, has died from blood cancer at the age of 35, just six weeks after she revealed her diagnosis

Jackie Kennedy, then 63, with Tatiana, then one, on a 1992 outing in Central Park

Jackie, then 63, with Tatiana and her sister Rose in Central Park, New York, 1992

Tatiana is survived by her husband, physician George Moran, and their two children, Edwin, three, and Josephine, one.

Writing in the New Yorker about her diagnosis, Tatiana said that she ‘could not believe’ the doctors were talking about her when they said she would need chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant.

‘I had swum a mile in the pool the day before, nine months pregnant. I wasn’t sick. I didn’t feel sick. I was actually one of the healthiest people I knew,’ she wrote.

Tatiana said her parents and her siblings, Rose and Jack, supported her through months of grueling medical treatments.

‘[My family has] held my hand unflinchingly while I have suffered, trying not to show their pain and sadness in order to protect me from it. This has been a great gift, even though I feel their pain every day,’ she wrote.

She also addressed the so-called ‘Kennedy curse’ in her essay, saying that she did not want to add ‘a new tragedy’ to her mother Caroline’s life.

‘For my whole life, I have tried to be good, to be a good student and a good sister and a good daughter, and to protect my mother and never make her upset or angry,’ Schlossberg wrote.

‘Now I have added a new tragedy to her life, to our family’s life, and there’s nothing I can do to stop it.’

The Kennedy scion’s death was announced on Tuesday via the social media accounts for the JFK Library Foundation on behalf of her heartbroken relatives

The funeral of Jackie Kennedy in New York in 1994. John Kennedy Jr (center) is seen standing next to Caroline Kennedy

Tatiana wrote in The New Yorker that she had no symptoms and was ‘one of the healthiest people I knew’ when she was diagnosed with blood cancer last year

Tatiana is survived by her husband, George Moran (pictured with her), and their two kids

The Kennedy family has also endured assassinations, drug overdoses, tragic accidents and scandal.

The US dynasty’s most famous death was that of then-president JFK, who was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald on November 22, 1963.

JFK was in Texas with Jackie, and then-vice president Lyndon B Johnson, preparing to deliver a speech on the strength of the US, but he never reached the podium.

The president was shot three times as he rode in an open-top limousine, waving to crowds in Dallas.

Seated to his left was the first lady, his wife of ten years, who cradled him and screamed out for help following the shocking assassination, which was captured by TV crews and reporters in real time.

Three shots were fired in total. The first bullet missed, while the second struck JFK near the base of the back of his neck and exited out of the front of his neck.

The third bullet entered the back of his head on the right and exited out the same side, causing the massive wound that ultimately killed him.

John F Kennedy was brutally shot by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas on November 22, 1963

Caroline hugs her daughter Tatiana outside the JFK Library in May 2000

Rose Schlossberg, left, and her sister Tatiana at a gala dinner in Washington, DC, in 2014

Britain’s Prince William is welcomed by US Ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy (right), Jack Schlossberg (second left) and Tatiana to the John F Kennedy Library in Boston in 2022

JFK’s younger brother, Robert, was also brutally gunned down, by a man named Sirhan Sirhan, who shot two or three rounds at him just five years after JFK was killed.

Tragedy struck the Kennedy family once more a generation later when the late president’s beloved son, JFK Jr, crashed his small Piper Saratoga plane into the ocean around seven miles from Martha’s Vineyard in 1999.

The journalist and publisher, 38, was on his way to his cousin’s wedding with his wife, fashion publicist Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and her sister Lauren Bessette.

His plan on the day of the flight on July 16 was to fly with his wife, 33, and sister-in-law, 34, to Martha’s Vineyard to drop Lauren off, before continuing with Carolyn to Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.

But the trio died around seven miles from Martha’s Vineyard after it is thought he lost his bearings over the Atlantic Ocean due to poor visibility and a lack of training.

In her New Yorker essay, Tatiana also slammed her mother’s cousin, Robert F Kennedy Jr, who is Donald Trump’s Secretary of Health and Human Services, as the family ’embarrassment’.

Tatiana, the granddaughter of JFK, who has died from cancer at the age of 35

Tatiana with her mother Caroline and father Edwin Schlossberg in Boston in 2023

Siblings Jack and Tatiana in an image posted on his Instagram page

‘I watched from my hospital bed as Bobby, in the face of logic and common sense, was confirmed for the position, despite never having worked in medicine, public health, or the government,’ she wrote.

‘I watched as Bobby cut nearly a half billion dollars for research into mRNA vaccines, technology that could be used against certain cancers; slashed billions in funding from the National Institutes of Health, the world’s largest sponsor of medical research; and threatened to oust the panel of medical experts charged with recommending preventive cancer screenings.’

She dedicated much of her essay to thanking other family members for supporting her through the most difficult months of her treatment.

‘[George] would go home to put our kids to bed and come back to bring me dinner. I know that not everyone can be married to a doctor, but, if you can, it’s a very good idea,’ she wrote.

‘He is perfect, and I feel so cheated and so sad that I don’t get to keep living the wonderful life I had with this kind, funny, handsome genius I managed to find.’

Heartbreak and resolve collide After a crushing court defeat, Ralph Bulger says his fight is far from over. Speaking with raw emotion, James’s father vowed to keep pressing for answers and accountability, saying justice for his son must never fade. Supporters nationwide are rallying behind him, calling his courage a powerful stand for victims everywhere.

“I WILL NOT REST”  Ralph Bulger Breaks Silence After Court Setback, Vowing Relentless Justice Battle Over Jon Venables

More than three decades after the shocking abduction and murder of two-year-old James Bulger, the case that horrified Britain refuses to fade into history. This week, James’s father has broken his silence following a devastating legal defeat, declaring he “will not rest” until his son’s killer, Jon Venables, is unmasked once and for all.

For years, Venables’ identity has been protected under strict legal orders, granting him a new life behind a wall of secrecy despite his repeated returns to prison. But for James’s father, that secrecy is nothing less than a betrayal — one that silences justice and denies the public the right to know who walks among them.

The Court Battle:
After challenging the legal restrictions that shield Venables’ identity, James’s father was once again left heartbroken when the court ruled against lifting the order. Yet instead of silence, the decision has ignited a new wave of determination. In an emotional vow, he promised that he will never give up the fight, no matter how many obstacles stand in his way.

The Fury Reignited:
His words have struck a chord with many across Britain, reopening old wounds and sparking raw debate about justice, accountability, and forgiveness. How can it be that a man responsible for such a brutal crime — committed as a child, but never truly left behind — is still being shielded from public scrutiny?

The Haunting Legacy:
For James’s parents, the grief has been lifelong. His mother, Denise Fergus, has spoken often about the endless pain of losing her little boy in such a horrific way. Now, with his father’s vow, the spotlight is once again back on a case that continues to divide the nation: should killers like Venables be granted anonymity, or should their crimes forever follow them?

The vow is more than just a promise — it is a father’s refusal to let his son’s memory be erased. Thirty-one years on, the fight for James Bulger’s justice continues, louder and fiercer than ever.

The question remains: How long can Britain keep protecting Jon Venables’ identity — and at what cost to the families left shattered?

Breaking News:Patrick Christys SLAMS ‘Idiotic’ Celebs Who Campaigned for Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s British Citizenship

“This is what happens when celebrity activism replaces basic due diligence,” Patrick Christys said, launching a blistering attack on high-profile stars who publicly campaigned to bring Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah to Britain.

Speaking during a furious on-air monologue, Christys accused a string of famous actors and public figures of “virtue-signalling without thinking”, after historic social media posts attributed to El-Fattah resurfaced following his arrival in the UK.

“They didn’t check. They didn’t ask questions. They didn’t care,” Christys said.
“They were handed a script, told it would make them look good, and they read it out like obedient little schoolchildren.”

‘They Know Absolutely Nothing’

Christys reserved particular scorn for celebrities who recorded emotional video appeals urging the British government to intervene on El-Fattah’s behalf while he was imprisoned in Egypt.

“These people sit in multi-million-pound houses, jet between London, the south of France and Hollywood, sipping champagne by their fire pits — and then lecture the public about morality,” he said.
“And now it’s blown up in their faces.”

He described the situation as “a masterclass in elite hypocrisy”, accusing celebrities of failing to conduct even the most basic research into the individual they were publicly endorsing.

“Not one of them thought to do a five-minute search,” Christys said.
“And yet they expect the public to take their political opinions seriously?”

‘Looks Like a Right Mug Now, Doesn’t She?’

Christys singled out several household names who appeared in filmed appeals, arguing that their silence since the controversy erupted speaks volumes.

“They were loud when the cameras were rolling,” he said.
“Funny how quiet they are now.”

According to Christys, the episode has irreparably damaged the credibility of celebrity activism.

“Why should anyone listen to these people ever again?” he asked.
“What wisdom are we meant to take from actors who didn’t even know who they were campaigning for?”

Double Standards and ‘Selective Outrage’

Christys also pointed to what he called a glaring double standard in how public figures are treated depending on their political views.

“Say the wrong thing about immigration or protest movements and you’re cancelled overnight,” he said.
“But back someone with extremist rhetoric and suddenly it’s all silence and excuses.”

He argued that the public is increasingly tired of “celebrity moral lectures that collapse under scrutiny.”

“This isn’t compassion,” Christys said.
“It’s arrogance — the belief that because you’re famous, you don’t need facts.”

‘They Should Admit They Got It Wrong’

Christys said the least the celebrities involved could do is acknowledge their mistake publicly.

“Own it,” he said.
“Say you got it wrong. Apologise. Learn from it.”

But he added bluntly:

“They won’t — because that would require humility.”

A Moment of Reckoning

Christys concluded by suggesting the fallout could mark a turning point in how the public responds to celebrity political campaigning.

“If there’s one good thing to come out of this mess,” he said,
“it’s that people might finally stop taking political lectures from celebrities who don’t know what they’re talking about.”

“This wasn’t bravery. It wasn’t principle,” Christys added.
“It was idiocy — played out on a very public stage.”

Sir Tom Jones to Wed Again — But It’s the Mystery Bride Who Has Everyone Talking Nearly ten years after the heartbreaking loss of his wife Melinda, music legend Tom Jones has found love again — and whispers of a secret engagement are now roaring across the internet. Candid photos from his West Sussex estate have fans in a frenzy: two champagne glasses on the table, a golden sunset, and a woman’s head resting gently on his shoulder. Who is she? How did their paths cross? And why did Tom wait until now to step back into the world of “I do”? The answers could surprise everyone.

Sources close to the legendary crooner confirm that Sir Tom Jones is preparing to walk down the aisle once more, decades after the death of his beloved wife, Melinda Rose Woodward, in 2016. But it’s not just the wedding that has everyone talking — it’s the woman at the center of it.

While Jones has kept the relationship tightly under wraps, the world is now buzzing after recent photos emerged of the pair enjoying a quiet moment on the terrace of his West Sussex estate — champagne in hand, her head resting gently on his shoulder.

Who Is She?
So far, Sir Tom hasn’t confirmed her name publicly, but industry insiders say she’s not a fellow celebrity — which only adds to the intrigue. Described as elegant, sharp, and “completely unbothered by fame,” the mystery woman is reportedly a former art historian, originally from Florence, who met Jones at a private gala two years ago.

“She doesn’t chase the spotlight — and that’s probably exactly why he fell for her,” said a source close to the singer.

From Grief to Grace
Tom Jones was famously devoted to his wife of 59 years, Melinda, and has spoken openly about the “deep grief” that followed her passing. For years, he insisted he couldn’t imagine loving again. But those who know him say this relationship has brought a quiet joy back into his life.

“It’s not about replacing anyone,” a family friend said. “It’s about moving forward without forgetting.”

The Engagement That Stunned Fans
When fans spotted a subtle band on his left hand earlier this month during an interview, rumors exploded. Now, with confirmation of an upcoming “intimate but elegant” wedding at his countryside home, the world is eager for a glimpse of the woman who’s captured the heart of one of Britain’s most cherished voices.

A New Chapter at 84
Jones, still performing, still sharp-witted, and still selling out shows, seems to be embracing a quieter, more personal phase of his life. “Love at this stage isn’t about fireworks,” he recently said in a rare personal remark. “It’s about peace. About knowing who you are — and finding someone who lets you be that.”

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From Welsh ballrooms to global fame, Sir Tom Jones has lived a life few can imagine. And now, in his ninth decade, he’s proving that the music doesn’t stop — it simply changes tempo. Whether you call it a second chance, a late-in-life love story, or simply a beautiful surprise, one thing is clear: the world is once again watching Tom Jones — and this time, it’s not for the song, but for the heart behind it.

“THEY TRIED TO SHUT ME UP — AND THAT’S EXACTLY WHY I SPOKE LOUDER.” Joanna Lumley Ignited A Cultural Firestorm With A Raw, Defiant Confession That Transformed A Gentle Interview Into A Moment Of National Reckoning, As The Beloved Actress Revealed She Had Been Repeatedly Warned To “Stay Quiet,” “Tone It Down,” And “Not Rock The Boat” — Until Silence Felt Like Complicity And She Refused To Play Along. Her Voice Trembled But Her Resolve Didn’t, Declaring, “If Honesty Makes Powerful People Uncomfortable, Then Good — Let Them Be Uncomfortable. I Won’t Apologise For The Truth,” A Line That Detonated Across Social Media Within Minutes, Splitting Britain Between Critics Calling It Reckless And Supporters Hailing It Fearless. Behind The Scenes, Insiders Say Producers Were Left Rattled, Phones Rang Without Pause, And The Message Was Unmistakable: Lumley Didn’t Just Break Protocol — She Broke The Illusion Of Who’s Allowed To Speak, Daring The Country To Answer One Brutal Question As The Clip Raced Toward Millions Of Views

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The remɑrk — delivered in Lumley’s trɑdemɑrk cɑlm yet cutting tσne — instɑntly went virɑl. Suppσrters hɑiled her ɑs “brɑvely hσnest” fσr vσicing cσncerns mɑny feel pσliticiɑns ɑvσid, while critics slɑmmed her fσr “crσssing the line” ɑnd fueling divisiσn ɑt ɑ time when cσmpɑssiσn ɑnd unity ɑre needed mσst.In her full stɑtement, Lumley expressed sympɑthy fσr migrɑnts fleeing hɑrdship but wɑrned thɑt the UK is “reɑching ɑ breɑking pσint” in terms σf hσusing, fσσd prices, ɑnd heɑlthcɑre cɑpɑcity. “I believe in kindness ɑnd refuge,” she sɑid, “but there must ɑlsσ be reɑlism. We ɑre ɑ smɑll islɑnd — we cɑnnσt tɑke in everyσne whσ wishes tσ cσme. Thɑt’s nσt cruelty; it’s cσmmσn sense.”

Her wσrds — thσugh meɑsured — struck ɑ rɑw nerve. Within hσurs, hɑshtɑgs like #JσɑnnɑLumley ɑnd #MigrɑtiσnDebɑte were trending nɑtiσnwide. Sσme prɑised her fσr sɑying whɑt σthers “ɑre tσσ ɑfrɑid tσ ɑdmit,” with σne cσmmenter writing, “She’s nσt being cruel — she’s being prɑcticɑl. We’re ɑll feeling the strɑin.” Others ɑccused her σf lɑcking empɑthy, ɑrguing thɑt her cσmments “ignσre the mσrɑl duty σf ɑ weɑlthy nɑtiσn tσ help thσse in need.”

Pσliticɑl figures quickly weighed in. A gσvernment spσkespersσn declined tσ cσmment directly σn Lumley’s stɑtement but nσted thɑt “migrɑtiσn pressures remɑin σne σf the mσst cσmplex issues fɑcing the cσuntry.” Meɑnwhile, σppσsitiσn MPs criticized the reɑctiσn σnline, sɑying, “Public figures must be cɑreful nσt tσ reduce ɑ humɑnitɑriɑn crisis tσ ɑ sσundbite.”

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Fσr Lumley, whσ hɑs spent decɑdes chɑmpiσning humɑnitɑriɑn cɑuses — frσm Gurkhɑ veterɑns’ rights tσ glσbɑl refugee relief — the bɑcklɑsh mɑy cσme ɑs ɑ shσck. Yet thσse clσse tσ her insist her wσrds were “tɑken σut σf cσntext” ɑnd thɑt she remɑins deeply cσmmitted tσ helping thσse in need. “Jσɑnnɑ’s cσmpɑssiσn hɑs never been in dσubt,” sɑid σne lσngtime friend. “She’s just speɑking frσm ɑ plɑce σf frustrɑtiσn — wɑtching Britɑin struggle under pressures nσ σne seems willing tσ ɑddress.”

The debɑte shσws nσ sign σf cσσling. Tɑlk shσws, sσciɑl mediɑ, ɑnd pσliticɑl pɑnels hɑve ɑll seized σn Lumley’s cσmments ɑs ɑ reflectiσn σf Britɑin’s wider divide — between empɑthy ɑnd exhɑustiσn, σpen ɑrms ɑnd ecσnσmic reɑlity.

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CONGRATULATIONS BBC Strictly Couple Aljaž & Janette Share Major Life Update — Fans All Say the Same Thing

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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.

 FAMILY FEUD EXPLODES  Bethany Peaty is facing the music after being accused of “b̵e̵t̵r̵a̵y̵i̵n̵g̵” her family — amid a bitter fallout following Adam Peaty’s wedding to Holly Ramsay

Dressed in a fiery red custom gown from Victoria Beckham, Bethany Peaty made a strong statement about where her loyalties lie outside Bath Abbey on Saturday afternoon.

The glam older sister of Adam Peaty was handpicked by her sibling’s bride Holly Ramsay to be one of her three Maids of Honour for her lavish wedding.

Walking arm in arm with the bride’s sisters Tilly and Megan, Bethany, 32, beamed as she headed into the Abbey, whilst her heartbroken mother Caroline watched on 130 miles away in the Staffordshire family home, which she once shared with her estranged son and Bethany.

But whilst the newlyweds have jetted away from the family drama and headed off on honeymoon, Bethany, who was the only member of the Peaty family to attend the wedding, has been left to face the music.

Insiders have claimed that Bethany’s decision to not only attend the wedding but also to accept such a prominent role in the bridal party has left her mother feeling ‘betrayed.’

‘Beth has betrayed her mum to see what she can get out of being the only family member who gets on with Adam and Holly,’ the source alleges, claiming that Bethany has changed since striking up a close friendship with Holly.

Dressed in a fiery red custom gown from Victoria Beckham, Bethany Peaty made a strong statement about where her loyalties lie outside Bath Abbey on Saturday afternoon

The glam older sister of Adam Peatywas handpicked by her sibling’s bride Holly Ramsay to be one of her three Maids of Honour for her lavish wedding

‘This isn’t the Bethany we all know, she’s changed her appearance and personality to fit in with the Ramsays’ celebrity lifestyle,’ the source added to The Sun.

Weeks before her bridesmaid duties, Bethany attended the bride-to-be’s hen party, which became a central point of the family rift.

Holly’s failure to invite her future mother-in-law to her hen party sparked a huge response from the Peaty family, with Adam’s aunt Louise blasting her nephew and Holly in a series of Instagram comments and later claiming her sister Caroline wasn’t invited to their wedding due to her appearance and not having the correct ‘look‘.

Bethany did make the cut for Holly’s picture perfect Cotswolds hen do, with insiders claiming that she has been let into the Ramsay inner circle because the pretty blonde ‘fits in’ with their glamorous world.

A friend close to the family told The Sun last month: ‘Bethany has always been very close to Adam and she is really taken with the celebrity lifestyle, she’s had her head turned by all the glitz and glamour.

‘She was over the moon to be at the hen party, hanging out with Victoria Beckham and couldn’t wait to tell all her friends about it.

‘She really fits in with the glam world – she’s blonde and very pretty.’

Bethany is one of Adam’s three siblings, with the swimmer also having two brothers, James and Richard, who were also both barred from the wedding.

Walking arm in arm with the bride’s sisters Tilly and Megan, Bethany beamed as she headed into the Abbey, whilst her heartbroken mother Caroline watched on 130 miles away in the Staffordshire family home

Insiders have claimed that Bethany’s decision to not only attend the wedding but also to accept such a prominent role in the bridal party has left her mother feeling ‘betrayed’ (pictured at Holly’s hen do)

Bethany is one of Adam’s three siblings, with the swimmer also having two brothers, James and Richard, who were both barred from the wedding – Pictured: the Peaty family in 2015, (clockwise) Mark, James, Richard, Adam, Bethany and Caroline

Bethany lives with her fiancé Dan Rogerson in Derbyshire, around an hour from her parents Staffordshire home but just 30 minutes from Adam’s luxury home in Kegworth, Leicestershire.

She is a mum of two young children and at one point worked at a local beauty salon.

Bethany struck up a close bond with Holly soon after she started dating Adam in the spring of 2023.

In December 2024 she happily shared snaps from her brother and Holly’s December 2024 engagement party, cuddled up with the bride-to-be.

Fast forward to Holly’s Soho Farmhouse hen do in November 2025 and Bethany earned pride of place in Holly’s ‘Team Bride’ carousel of Instagram snaps, posing with the bride, her mum Tana and her sisters for one cosy photo.

Bethany’s fiancé Dan meanwhile is believed to be close to Adam, attending his Budapest Stag do last month.

Bethany earned pride of place in Holly’s ‘Team Bride’ carousel of Instagram snaps from her hen do, posing with the bride, her mum Tana and her sisters for one cosy photo

Shortly after the stag and hen dos Adam broke his silence on the toxic family rift by sharing a statement in which he also spoke on Bethany’s behalf, cementing their allegiance.

Taking to Instagram, Adam insisted there are ‘two sides to every story’ and that he, Holly and Bethany ‘will get through’ the ‘challenging times’.

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He penned: ‘For those who know me personally, you know that I work so hard on trying to improve myself as a person who wants to contribute to making the world a better place.

‘I am continuing to learn about myself and how I can be the man I want to be; a worthy partner, father, businessman, friend and athlete; even through these challenging times.

‘Bethany, Holly and I will get through this – we do not ask for sympathy. We just need people to be aware that there are always two sides to every story.

‘To those of you who have reached out and shown kindness and understanding – thank you. It is deeply appreciated.’

Adam’s broken–hearted mother Caroline was said to be ‘beside herself’ with grief at missing what should have been one of the happiest days of her life.

According to new reports on Sunday, Adam’s father Mark was the only person beside Beth asked to attend their big day, however he was told he’d have to sit at the back ‘behind the plus ones’.

Insiders have claimed that Bethany has been let into the Ramsay inner circle because the pretty blonde ‘fits in’ with their glamorous world

Bethany lives with her fiancé Dan Rogerson in Derbyshire, around an hour from her parents Staffordshire home but just 30 minutes from Adam’s luxury home in Kegworth, Leicestershire

Meanwhile father of the bride Gordon reportedly made a brutal dig at his new son-in-law’s parents in his speech.

Gordon, 59, waded into the Peaty family drama by saying his wife Tana ‘will be a good mum to them both’, according to a new report in The Sun which also claims Adam has now blocked his family from messaging him.

They report that in his father of the bride speech Gordon commented on how beautiful Holly looked and told Adam he was a ‘lucky man’, adding: ‘Look at Tana and that’s what you have to look forward to.’

The publication goes on to claim that Gordon couldn’t resist a sly dig at Adam’s absent parents he told his daughter Holly: ‘Shame you don’t have the same.’

Adam’s estranged mother is ‘outraged’ and ‘hurt’ that Gordon referred to their bitter family feud in his explosive father of the bride speech, a family source has said.

Adam’s broken–hearted mother Caroline was said to be ‘beside herself’ with grief at missing what should have been one of the happiest days of her life

Adam’s ‘distraught’ mother Caroline was spotted the day after her son got married without her in attendance

Caroline Peaty, who was banned from the lavish ceremony, believes the celebrity chef had ‘pre planned’ the cruel swipe against her.

A family source told the Daily Mail: ‘Caroline can’t believe Gordon brought their family troubles up his speech. It is outrageous and very hurtful.’

‘By him saying Tana will be a good mum to them both makes Caroline sound like a bad mum. It was a cruel dig at her.

‘She has always done her best for all her children. She is a very good mum. Who says this wasn’t pre-planned.?’

The source added: ‘We may not have much as a family but we have values.’

 JOANNA LUMLEY’S STUNNING ACT OF GENEROSITY  Reports claim 𝑱𝒐𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒂 𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒍𝒆𝒚 has donated £5 MILLION from recent book royalties and speaking tours to help build veteran support centres across the UK. The plan?  150 housing units  300 shelter beds — all aimed at helping struggling British veterans and their families. “No one who served this country should ever be without a roof,” Lumley is said to have told a press conference.

She Could Have Kept the Fortune. Instead, She Gave It Away. One Quiet Decision Is Now Changing Thousands of Lives Across Britain. No Cameras. No Grandstanding. Just Action.

In a time when  celebrity generosity is often measured by headlines rather than impact, news surrounding Joanna Lumley has struck a very different chord. According to reports circulating this week, the beloved British actress and humanitarian has donated the entirety of her recent earnings—an estimated £5 million from  book royalties and speaking engagements—to fund a new network of veteran support centers across the United Kingdom.

If confirmed, the decision would mark one of the most significant personal philanthropic gestures by a UK cultural figure in recent years. More importantly, it reflects a lifelong pattern of quiet service that has defined Lumley’s public life far beyond the screen.

A Gift Rooted in Purpose, Not Publicity

Unlike many high-profile donations announced with press conferences and naming rights, Lumley’s reported contribution appears intentionally understated. There were no flashy unveilings, no self-congratulatory statements, and no branding exercises tied to her name.

Instead, the focus is on the outcome: practical, long-term support for British military veterans—many of whom struggle with housing instability, mental health challenges, and reintegration into civilian life.

Those close to Lumley have long described her approach to activism as deeply personal. This reported donation, they say, is not a pivot but a continuation.

Why Veterans Matter to Joanna Lumley

Lumley’s connection to the Armed Forces is not abstract. Her father served as an officer in the British Army, and she has frequently spoken about growing up with a profound respect for military service and sacrifice.

Over the years, she has lent her voice and influence to numerous causes connected to veterans, refugees, and displaced communities. What sets this moment apart is scale—not sentiment.

If the funding is deployed as described, it would support the creation of multiple veteran centers across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, offering services such as:

Mental health counseling

Housing and employment support

Community-building programs

Family reintegration assistance

These are not symbolic gestures. They are structural solutions.

A Different Model of Celebrity Giving

In an era dominated by social media activism, Lumley represents an older—and increasingly rare—model of public service. She speaks when necessary, acts when it matters, and avoids turning compassion into performance.

Observers note that she has never positioned herself as a savior figure. Instead, she consistently centers the people affected, redirecting attention away from herself and toward the work.

That approach has earned her respect across political, generational, and cultural lines in the UK.

The Broader Impact Across the United Kingdom

Veteran advocacy organizations have long warned that existing support systems are overstretched. While the UK has made strides in recognizing post-service needs, gaps remain—particularly in regional access to care.

A distributed network of support centers could help address those disparities, ensuring that veterans are not forced to travel long distances or navigate fragmented systems for help.

If implemented effectively, Lumley’s reported contribution could serve as a blueprint for how private philanthropy can complement public services without replacing or undermining them.

Silence That Speaks Volumes

Notably, Lumley herself has not sought extensive public comment. That silence, many say, is part of the message.

In a cultural moment where generosity is often narrated in first person, her restraint stands out. It reinforces the idea that compassion does not require an audience—and that impact does not need applause.

A Legacy Beyond Film and Television

While many will always associate Joanna Lumley with her iconic roles and distinctive voice, her off-screen legacy continues to grow in ways that may ultimately outshine her entertainment career.

This reported act of giving aligns with a lifetime of humanitarian work that has included advocacy for refugees, indigenous communities, environmental protection, and human rights.

Veterans, now, appear to be the next chapter in that story.

Why This Moment Resonates

At its core, this story resonates because it feels sincere. There is no apparent agenda, no branding strategy, and no attempt to leverage tragedy or controversy.

Just a decision: to take something earned and turn it into something shared.

If confirmed, Lumley’s £5 million donation will not simply build centers. It will build dignity, stability, and hope—things that cannot be quantified on a balance sheet.

And in a world increasingly hungry for authenticity, that may be the most powerful legacy of all.

Gino D’Acampo Loses Everything — But It Was His Wife’s Words That Truly Broke Hearts  After declaring bankruptcy and losing his job, Gino D’Acampo is facing the darkest chapter of his life. Yet it wasn’t the financial collapse that left fans in tears — it was what his wife said when the cameras were off. Her quiet, unwavering words cut deeper than any headline… and left everyone completely in bits.  Full emotional story below.

“I’m BROKEN!” – Gino D’Acampo has declared bankruptcy and lost his job, but his wife’s words left everyone in tears

Celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo is reportedly closing down one of his business ventures in London, as his My Pasta Bar chain faces debts nearing £5 million.

According to The Mirror, Gino has called in liquidators for the business, which he launched in 2012, with reports showing that he owes a total of £4,939,332 to 49 creditors.

The pasta bar chain, which operates three branches across London, is also said to owe £113,975 to HMRC and £37,887 in outstanding staff wages.

Company filings seen on Companies House confirm that the 45-year-old has placed the business into liquidation.

Heart.co.uk has contacted a representative for Gino for an official comment.

All three My Pasta Bar locations are in the capital – the first opening on Fleet Street in 2013, followed by branches in Leadenhall Market and Bishopsgate.

At the time of launch, Gino explained that the idea was inspired by his personal experience with the fresh food markets in Naples, Italy. The menu featured items such as breakfast rotolini pastries, antipasti, salads, fresh breads, and traditional Italian desserts.

Despite this setback, Gino’s other restaurant chain, Gino D’Acampo, remains unaffected. That brand operates venues in cities including Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester, Harrogate, Liverpool, and Hull.

The news follows recent remarks from the father-of-three, who told The Daily Mail that he prioritizes making memories over accumulating wealth.

“The danger is that by running everywhere, you’re missing out on the many beautiful things the world has to offer,” he said. “My suggestion is to stop running, stop working, and enjoy what you’ve built up.”

He went on to explain that he now spends six months each year managing his restaurants and the other six at his vineyard in Sardinia. “I don’t do one day more of work than I do of holiday,” he added.

“Otherwise, I see myself as a failure as a father and husband because I wouldn’t be giving enough time to the people around me. I’d rather bank memories than money.”

In response to the news, his wife Jessica Stellina Morrison spoke out: “Even if my husband goes bankrupt, I will still stand by his side.”

What is liquidation?
Liquidation is the process of closing down a company and distributing its assets to repay creditors. Once a business enters liquidation, its assets are sold off, debts are settled, and the company is officially dissolved.

 “𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑵𝑬𝑬𝑫 𝑻𝑶 𝑩𝑬 𝑺𝑰𝑳𝑬𝑵𝑻!” — AND THEN EVERYTHING BACKFIRED A storm has erupted after Laura Kuenssberg’s tweet aimed at Joanna Lumley resurfaced in the most unexpected way — read aloud on LIVE TV. No shouting. No insults. Just calm words, line by line… and a studio plunged into total silence. Viewers are calling it “the most dignified takedown ever aired” — and the clip is spreading fast as Britain asks: Did Laura underestimate who she was taking on?

Britain Thought It Was Getting a Routine Political Interview. Then Joanna Lumley Allegedly Pulled Out a Printed Post and Read It Back on Air. The Studio Didn’t Move. The Host Didn’t Smile. The Moment Suddenly Looked Bigger Than TV. And Now Everyone’s Asking the Same Question: Did It Really Happen Like That?

London is a city that has seen every kind of public drama: Parliament fireworks, celebrity scandals, tabloid pile-ons, solemn memorials, and the occasional headline that feels like it was written by a novelist who drinks too much coffee.

But the story spreading right now about Laura Kuenssberg and Joanna Lumley isn’t traveling because it’s complicated. It’s traveling because it’s simple, visual, and emotionally satisfying in a way modern audiences have been trained to crave.

Here’s the version being shared: a prominent political broadcaster allegedly published a sharp online message aimed at Joanna Lumley, implying that Lumley should “be quiet” and stop speaking publicly. Then, during a live studio interview, Lumley reportedly did something that modern television almost never allows—she slowed the entire world down. She took out the post. She adjusted her glasses. She read it word for word into the camera. And then she answered it with calm conviction, as if she weren’t debating a person so much as correcting a mindset.

No raised voice. No insults. No theatrics. Just a steady response that—if you believe the retelling—left the studio in complete stillness.

There’s one important detail to get out of the way immediately: the most detailed versions of this scene are showing up primarily on viral repost pages, not in the typical places you’d expect for a major, widely verified broadcast moment. The story appears in multiple near-identical writeups on social sharing pages.

So this article is about two things at once:

the moment as it’s being widely presented, and

the reason that moment—confirmed or not—has hooked so many people.

Because the cultural hunger behind it is absolutely real.

The scene everyone thinks they “saw”

The viral posts describe a familiar setup: Laura Kuenssberg, one of the UK’s most recognizable political interviewers, is hosting a serious live segment in London. (Kuenssberg is the host of the BBC’s flagship Sunday political interview program, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.)

Joanna Lumley—actor, presenter, longtime public advocate—appears as a guest. The interview begins normally, until the conversation turns toward big values: empathy, dignity, and the idea that public speech is part of civic life.

Then, the story claims, the earlier online message is brought into the room.

The viral versions don’t all match perfectly in phrasing, but they rhyme: Kuenssberg allegedly branded Lumley as “harmful” in some way and suggested she should stop speaking publicly. Lumley, instead of reacting emotionally, reads the message back in full and answers with a point that sounds like it belongs in a commencement speech: that quiet can be healing, but truth also matters; that public conversation should connect people, not shut them down; that if caring openly makes her a problem, she’ll keep caring anyway.

The posts all lean on the same dramatic beat: the studio goes still. The host appears thrown off. The audience doesn’t jump in. The cameras linger. And the “power” in the room appears to change hands—without anyone raising the volume.

Whether or not the event played out exactly like that, it’s easy to see why the story feels irresistible. It’s the fantasy of a clean reversal: a public figure tries to frame someone as unacceptable, and the other person responds with dignity so controlled that the frame collapses under its own weight.

It reads like justice served with a teacup.

Why these two names make the story feel believable

Even if you don’t follow British politics, the casting makes sense.

Laura Kuenssberg is not a lightweight interviewer. She’s been one of the most prominent political journalists in the UK for years, and her Sunday program is designed to bring public life into a studio and test it under hot lights.

Joanna Lumley, meanwhile, isn’t just “a celebrity who has opinions.” In the UK, she’s known for decades of work on screen and a documented record of advocacy—supporting causes tied to human rights and public welfare, including well-known campaigning on behalf of Gurkha veterans.

So when a viral story paints Lumley as someone who could deliver a calm, values-based response without losing her composure, audiences don’t flinch. That’s already consistent with how she’s perceived.

The “truthiness” of the story—the feeling that it could have happened—does a lot of the work. In the attention economy, plausibility is often enough to turn a narrative into a runaway hit.

The hidden reason this story spreads: people are starving for “quiet strength”

American audiences understand this instantly because we’ve lived through a decade of public argument that is loud, constant, and often shaped like entertainment.

We’ve been conditioned to expect that public conflict must look like a showdown:

someone interrupts,

someone escalates,

someone “wins” by embarrassing the other person.

This story offers the opposite.

In the viral telling, Lumley doesn’t “win” by humiliating Kuenssberg. She “wins” by refusing to adopt the tone she’s being invited into. She doesn’t sprint; she slows the room down. And that is exactly what so many viewers wish public life looked like again.

It’s not that people suddenly agree on politics. They don’t. It’s that people are desperate for a style of disagreement that doesn’t feel like a demolition derby.

A calm rebuttal feels like oxygen.

The oldest trick in media: repeat the words back, slowly

There’s also a technical reason the scene hits so hard: the “read it back” move is a classic reversal tactic.

When a message is posted online, it’s typically consumed fast—half-read, emotionally processed, forwarded. But when someone reads it back in a studio, slowly, into a camera, it changes the texture. The words stop being a quick jab and start sounding like a statement of values—one the original author now has to own under bright lights.

That’s why the viral retellings keep emphasizing the same details: “line by line,” “no anger,” “no theatrics,” “just clarity.”

It’s not just a comeback. It’s a reframing device: turning a fast online hit into a slow, public mirror.

In a world where speed is power, slowing down can feel like a power grab.

The uncomfortable part: the clean record is hard to find

Now for the part people don’t love hearing when they’re already invested.

The most prominent sources describing this Kuenssberg–Lumley moment—complete with the “absolute silence” and the “nation’s eyes” language—are viral repost pages.

When a truly major broadcast moment happens, you typically see a quick, traceable trail:

official show clip pages,

recognizable media reporters summarizing the segment,

transcripts or at least consistent, corroborated details.

With this story, what’s easiest to find is the narrative itself, repeated in slightly different forms, often with the same “studio froze” beats.

That doesn’t automatically mean it’s made up. It does mean that the internet may be polishing, compressing, or even remixing a real situation into a perfect, shareable script. In 2025, that’s not rare. It’s normal.

So if you’re looking for the honest way to hold this story: treat the viral retelling as a claim, not as a fully settled historical record.

Why the “be quiet” theme keeps showing up in viral politics stories

There’s another reason stories like this keep appearing: “who gets to speak” has become a core cultural fight.

It’s no longer just “who is right.” It’s “who gets the microphone.” It’s “who deserves the platform.” It’s “who counts as responsible.”

That fight shows up everywhere—in universities, corporate offices, family group chats, and yes, in broadcast studios.

So when an online post allegedly tells someone to stop speaking, and the person responds by calmly refusing, the story doesn’t feel like trivia. It feels like a symbol.

Even when the details are fuzzy, the theme lands because the theme matches the moment we’re living in.

What this says about Kuenssberg, Lumley, and the audience watching

If the scene happened close to how the viral posts describe it, it’s a reminder of something media producers sometimes forget: audiences don’t always want heat. Sometimes they want grounding. Sometimes they want a public figure who can talk like a grown-up without turning it into a brawl.

If the scene didn’t happen exactly like that, it’s a reminder of something else: audiences are so hungry for that style of public conversation that they’ll share the story as if they witnessed it—because it expresses what they wish public life would look like.

Either way, the audience reaction is the headline.

A quiet moment—real or mythologized—has become more compelling than the loudness we’re used to.

The takeaway that survives verification

Even if you never find the “perfect clip,” the lesson people are pulling from this story is clear:

Don’t rush to shut people down when they speak from conscience.

Don’t confuse disagreement with misconduct.

If you want to challenge someone, do it with substance—not with a command to be quiet.

And if someone tries to reduce you to silence, the strongest response might not be a counterattack—it might be calm clarity.

That’s why this story keeps spreading. Not because everyone loves the same person, or trusts the same broadcaster, or sees the world the same way.

It’s spreading because it offers a small fantasy of public life with a better soundtrack: fewer sirens, more steadiness, and a reminder that dignity—real dignity—doesn’t need to shout.