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Real reason Pep Guardiola’s restaurant is shutting down revealed – and Rachel Reeves’ brutal Budget is to blame

The restaurant blamed ‘exceptionally challenging trading conditions and increased costs’ for their decision to close up

PEP Guardiola’s restaurant is shutting down — a victim of Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s brutal Budget tax attack.

Tast Catala, set in a swish Manchester street, was regularly used by the Spaniard to entertain City signings and the club’s executive board.

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Pals Pep Guardiola and top chef Paco Pérez served native dishes at the restaurant
 

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Guardiola’s restaurant Tast Catala is shutting down after costs soaredCredit: Eamonn & James Clarke
 

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It has become another victim of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s brutal Budget tax attackCredit: PA
Premier League stars and bosses such as Mikel Arteta and Kevin De Bruyne visited to tuck into dishes including £43 squid ink rice.

Pep and top chef Paco Pérez opened the venue seven years ago to bring a taste of their native Catalonia to the city.

But a statement on its website on Tuesday revealed Tast is closing this Saturday, saying it had faced “exceptionally challenging trading conditions and increased costs”.

Labour Chancellor Ms Reeves has been slammed for letting restaurants and pubs foot the bill in a shake-up of business rates.

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UKHospitality says venues will pay 76 per cent extra on average — leading to fears that hundreds more will shutter up.

This is yet another example of how cost pressures are forcing venues to take the hard decision to close for good.

UKHospitality’s Allen Simpson

Soaring labour and operating costs, rising energy bills, supply issues and lower consumer spending are also hammering the sector.

UKHospitality’s Allen Simpson said last night: “This is yet another example of how cost pressures are forcing venues to take the hard decision to close for good.

“Successive Budgets have dramatically increased the cost of employment and will soon send business rates soaring. Unfortunately, this will only accelerate business closures and job losses.

Heartbroken Frankie Bridge opens up about 10-year-old son’s life-changing diagnosis

‘I just feel helpless’

Frankie Bridge has candidly spoken about her son struggling with dyslexia, admitting “it just really breaks my heart”.

Loose Women star Frankie is a proud mum to two sons, Parker, 11, and Carter, 10, whom she shares with husband Wayne. When Carter was eight, he was diagnosed with dyslexia.

And in a recent update, The Saturdays singer Frankie was left emotional as she opened up about the “battle” she is facing as he tries to get Carter the help he needs.

Frankie is a mum to two boys (Credit: ITV)

Frankie Bridge opens up about son’s struggles

In a recent YouTube video, Frankie discussed Carter’s struggles with dyslexia at the moment, as he is refusing to go to school, leaving her feeling “helpless”.

According to the British Dyslexia Association, dyslexia is a “specific learning difficulty which primarily affects reading and writing skills”.

“Carter had a bit of a meltdown yesterday, about going to school. He cried I’d say at least an hour, which is becoming a new thing. He’s been crying about going back into school quite a lot,” she told her fans.

The Loose Women star added: “Just finding it really hard, saying things like ‘even food tech there’s loads of writing and science and stuff’ and it just really breaks my heart.

“I find it really difficult to keep sending him in every day. And I know he’s fine when he gets there, he’s doing so much better. But I feel really helpless. And I don’t know what else I can do for him really.”

She has opened up about Carter (Credit: SplashNews.com)

‘I just feel helpless’

Frankie then said: “I know he wants me to say he can be home-schooled. I don’t think that would work for us, and I think it’s really important for him to socialise. I just don’t think it’s realistic for us as a family. I just don’t know what else I can do for him.”

She added: “I don’t want him to hate the next eight years of his education, I don’t want to have to force him in everyday and just know he’s gonna struggle all day. I just feel helpless basically. I need to look in to it, I need to talk to the school.”

Frankie later gave an update in a following video after talking to Carter’s teachers. She said: “I had to come into Carter’s school to help some more stuff in place to help him better with his dyslexia at school, because he’s been really finding it hard.

“It’s been a bit of a battle to get him into school. They just couldn’t be nicer, at the last school it was a complete battle to get them to do anything. But at this school they’re like ‘right let’s do this’.”

“I’m Broken Without You” — Pete Wicks Devastated as He Says Goodbye to Peggy, His Beloved French Bulldog, After Losing the Brave Fight for Life

The Strictly Come Dancing star, 37, shared the heartbreaking news during a recent episode of his podcast Staying Relevant, explaining that Peggy actually passed away around a month ago. Pete said he hadn’t spoken publicly about it before, but decided to address it after listeners began wondering why only his other dog, Eric, was with him in the studio.

On the podcast, Pete told listeners that on a sad note, and knowing people would ask, the reason Peggy wasn’t there was because he had lost her recently. He explained that Eric had come into the office because he’d been lonely, adding quietly that Peggy died about a month ago.

Pete had first alarmed fans back in July when he revealed he had “nearly lost” Peggy, sharing that she was about to begin months of treatment. At the time, he posted a photo of the pair cuddling and admitted it had been a tough week, saying Peggy had been through the wars but never gave up. He told followers he was simply happy to have her back home and remained hopeful despite the long road ahead.

Earlier this month, while promoting his U series For Dogs’ Sake, Pete admitted 2025 had been a heavy year emotionally. He revealed he was planning to spend Christmas Day alone with Eric, joking that he’d likely sit at home with a Pot Noodle. Pete said he usually spends Christmas on his own with his dogs, and this year felt no different.

After spending weeks filming at Dogs Trust’s rehoming centre in Basildon, Pete also spoke about the possibility of adopting another dog one day, but stressed he wouldn’t rush the decision. He explained that while he wants every dog, he has to practise what he preaches, given his unusual lifestyle. He added that Eric, now 12, also gets a say, saying it’s important to find the right companion for him and to get it right, as he always has.

Peggy had been part of Pete’s life since 2018, when he rescued her through French Bulldog Saviours. He has often spoken about his bond with dogs, previously admitting he prefers them to people and that he couldn’t stop crying while filming his emotional animal-focused series.

Pete’s love for dogs began in childhood, when he and his mum adopted their first pet, Arnie, when he was just 10 years old. In 2016, he went on to rescue Eric from Dogs Trust Basildon — the loyal companion who is now helping him through the loss of Peggy.

 

The Florida rap scene has long been shadowed by the grim intersection of chart-topping success and street-level violence, but a new legal development has sent shockwaves through the industry. Recent court documents unearthed from a major gang investigation in Broward County have brought forward a chilling allegation: superstar rapper Kodak Black reportedly offered a $20,000 bounty for the murder of his former close associate and friend, Wisdom Williams, better known to the world as WizDaWizard.

The revelation stems from a complex 33-count indictment targeting the “Daniel Hot Boys,” also known as the Grand Mafia. This group, allegedly led by Sigman “Liberia Sig” Brown, has been linked to a trail of violence across Broward County, including eight murders and twelve attempted murders. While the gang’s activities have been under the microscope since early 2021, it is the specific connection to Kodak Black that has captured the public’s attention and raised serious questions about the potential for a future RICO indictment against the rapper.

WizDaWizard was discovered dead in September 2021, his body left in a yard in Hallandale Beach with multiple gunshot wounds to the head and back. At the time, the death of the 24-year-old rapper was met with immense grief and confusion, as he and Kodak had once been inseparable “family.” They appeared together in music videos like “Righteous Reapers” and were frequently seen supporting one another in the community. However, according to voice notes left by Wiz prior to his death, the relationship had soured. Wiz lamented that outside influences had “poisoned” Kodak’s ear, creating a rift that neither seemed able to mend.

The newly released paperwork includes a motion for bond filed by defense attorneys for Liberia Sig. Within the document, it is revealed that on August 3, 2021—just weeks before Wiz was killed—authorities intercepted communications via Telegram indicating that Kodak Black had offered the Grand Mafia $20,000 to carry out the murder. While Sig’s lawyer argued that there is no evidence his client was ever actually paid the sum, the mere existence of the offer in police files points toward a “conspiracy to commit murder” investigation that could have dire consequences for Kodak.

The fallout from Wiz’s death has been marked by a series of eerie public displays. Following the murder, Kodak Black’s social media activity was scrutinized by fans who felt he was “trolling” his fallen friend. In one instance, Kodak tweeted about the pain of being judged for his feelings, while his own cousin, G1 the Dawn, released a blistering video response. G1 accused a “new generation” of rappers of “sacrificing their whole team” and then using social media to act like they are going through “postpartum depression.” The implication was clear to those following the Broward County drama: many within Kodak’s inner circle believed the betrayal was real.

The violence has not stopped with Wiz. Recently, another associate and cousin of WizDaWizard, known as Wham Spin the Bin, was also gunned down in Hallandale Beach. This cycle of retaliation and loss has decimated the group of artists who once stood together in music videos. Today, many of those faces are either dead or facing life sentences in the federal system.

For Kodak Black, the stakes have never been higher. While he has faced numerous legal battles throughout his career—ranging from weapons charges to drug possession—an allegation involving a murder-for-hire plot represents a different level of legal jeopardy. If prosecutors can prove that an offer was made, even if the money never changed hands, it provides the backbone for a conspiracy charge that could see the rapper facing decades behind bars.

As the Broward County Clerk of Courts continues to process the evidence against the Daniel Hot Boys, the eyes of the hip-hop world are fixed on Florida. Is this the beginning of the end for one of the most successful artists of the decade, or will this be another legal storm that Kodak Black manages to weather? For the families of the victims, however, the answer is less about the music and more about a search for justice in a community that has seen far too much bloodshed.

The world of entertainment is currently reeling from two massive stories that have set social media ablaze, proving once again that the line between public triumph and personal scrutiny is incredibly thin. From a high-profile proposal that has divided fans to a long-awaited professional liberation, the culture is talking, and the opinions are nothing short of explosive.

In Atlanta, the atmosphere was electric as Young Thug took to the stage for a hometown performance. However, the music quickly took a backseat to a life-changing moment when the rapper proposed to his long-time partner, singer Mariah the Scientist. While a public proposal at a major concert is usually the stuff of fairy tales, the reaction from the public has been surprisingly vitriolic.

The couple’s relationship has been a lightning rod for controversy for years, marked by Young Thug’s high-profile legal battles and incarceration. Mariah has often been praised by some for her unwavering loyalty—staying by his side through a grueling trial—but criticized by others who feel she is settling for a situation that has brought her more public embarrassment than peace.

Social media platforms, particularly the Shade Room, became a digital battlefield following the news. Critics were quick to point out the rapper’s past, including his 15 children and allegations of infidelity that surfaced even while he was behind bars. One viral comment summed up the frustration of many: “I’m usually very happy with engagements, but this just pissed me off. Girl, stand up!” Others took aim at the lack of perceived romance, noting the absence of flowers or a thoughtful setup, while some even disparaged the engagement ring itself, calling it “manipulative” due to its size or, conversely, “giving Walmart.”

Despite the “contrapulations” and the “second-hand embarrassment” expressed by fans, the core of the story remains a personal choice. As observers, it is easy to judge the complexities of a relationship from the outside, but Mariah has made her stance clear: she is staying exactly where she wants to be. Whether it is a “new chapter” or, as one commenter joked, “signing to Death Row,” the couple seems determined to navigate their future regardless of the public’s approval.

While Mariah the Scientist is entering a new contract of the heart, R&B sensation Normani is celebrating the termination of a professional one. After seven years of what many fans describe as career-stifling treatment, Normani has officially parted ways with her label, RCA.

The story of Normani’s debut album, Dopamine, has become a cautionary tale in the modern music industry. Despite her immense talent and a dedicated fanbase, the rollout was plagued by a perceived lack of investment from the label. It has been revealed that the “Wildside” singer actually had to invest over one million dollars of her own money to fund her music videos because the label refused to provide the necessary budget.

Industry experts suggest that Normani may have fallen victim to a practice known as “hoarding,” where labels sign powerhouse artists not to promote them, but to ensure they don’t become competition for other stars on the roster. This “shelving” process can leave an artist in limbo for years, unable to release music or move to a different label.

Now that she is free, the “Fair” singer is rumored to be heading to Interscope, though many fans are rooting for her to take the independent route. Going independent would offer her the creative control she has lacked, though it comes with the heavy burden of self-funding and logistical management. Regardless of the path, the consensus is clear: Normani is too talented to be hidden away. There is already buzz about her next era, with suggestions that she should transition from the sultry, dark tones of Dopamine into a high-energy, uptempo project—perhaps titled Adrenaline—to truly showcase her capabilities as a world-class performer.

Both of these stories highlight the intense pressures faced by women in the spotlight. Whether fighting for the respect of their relationship or the respect of their professional craft, Mariah and Normani are currently standing at pivotal turning points. One is choosing to double down on a complicated love, while the other is finally breaking the chains of a restrictive industry. As these two stars move into their next chapters, the world will undoubtedly be watching, commenting, and—as always—sharing every single detail.

Retired salesman found dead along with his ‘ill’ wife at their £800k seaside home in Huntington’s ‘mercy killing’ and suicide

A retired salesman bludgeoned and strangled to death his wife before killing himself, as he struggled to cope with her terminal illness, an inquest heard today.

The bodies of Heather and Michael Newton were found at their £800,000 home near Poole Harbour, Dorset, on New Year’s Eve last year.

Mrs Newton suffered from Huntington’s disease, a fatal illness which causes nerve cells in the brain to decay over time.

An inquest into their deaths in Bournemouth heard that Mrs Newton’s symptoms had worsened in the weeks before her death.

She had become ’emotionally unstable and irritable’, a change in temperament with which her husband had been struggling to cope, a coroner was told.

The couple had spent Christmas with family before returning home on Boxing Day.

It is believed Mr Newton, 76, killed his wife of 40 years sometime on the afternoon of December 27.

He left a note in the study alongside their wills, in which he expressed his regret ‘for what has happened’ and the effect his wife’s worsening condition had on them both.

Worried friends found their bodies after letting themselves in through the back door, when several days passed without any signs of activity at the address in Lower Parkstone, Poole.

A post-mortem examination confirmed Mrs Newton, 70, died from a combination of blunt force head injury caused by an unknown object and forcible compression of the neck.

Mr Newton died from hanging.

The inquest heard that Huntington’s disease had run in Mrs Newton’s family for generations and was the reason they had chosen not to have children.

Mrs Newton’s brother Christopher Wadman hosted the couple at his home in East Sussex for Christmas and was shocked by his sister’s worsening condition.

He said his sister was normally a bubbly person but ‘seemed totally different’.

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The bodies of Heather and Michael Newton were found at their £800,000 home near Poole Harbour, Dorset, on New Year’s Eve last year

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Mrs Newton suffered from Huntington’s disease, a fatal illness which causes nerve cells in the brain to decay over time

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Worried friends found their bodies after letting themselves in through the back door when several days passed without any signs of activity at the address in Lower Parkstone, Poole

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He said: ‘I was shocked, she had lost a lot of weight, her speech was slurred and her manner was distant.

‘She did have moments during Christmas Day where she was distressed and Michael consoled her.

‘She couldn’t use the boiling water tap in our kitchen. Michael seemed to take a lot of chastisement but dealt well with it.

‘She was talking to herself, having conversations with Michael when he wasn’t in the room.

‘Michael said she had been more erratic over the last few weeks and having more angry outbursts, I was concerned for him.’

‘They were supposed to stay longer but decided to leave on Boxing Day morning as Heather was “done and wanted to go home.’

Mr Wadman said the couple ‘always relied on each other for support.’

His brother-in-law, Dr Simon Wadman, phoned Mr Newton once he was back home on Boxing Day and advised him to speak to their GP for help managing his wife’s symptoms.

He said: ‘He told me the last three to four weeks had been very difficult for them – Heather was very emotionally unstable and irritable and he felt like he had been walking on eggshells.

‘Mike was always very stable, stoical and level-headed.

‘There was nothing out of the ordinary about the conversation. It raised no alarm bells or caused me to worry about them. The news of their death was completely unexpected.’

He tried to call again on December 29 but there was no answer.

Mrs Newton was discovered lying on the floor in the kitchen and hallway with head injuries.

Her brother said Mr Newton was her second husband and they seemed very happy, often enjoying driving their boat around the harbour before she became ill.

Dorset area coroner Brendan Allen said Mrs Newton had downplayed her symptoms to her doctors, but a post-mortem examination by a neurologist confirmed changes to her brain consistent with the illness.

Mr Allen said: ‘Heather and Michael Newton were a happily married couple, devoted to each other, comfortable in each other’s company and supportive of each other.

‘Mrs Newton had a family history of Huntington’s disease, in more recent years she began to display subtle symptoms consistent with that condition.’

He said that family were not concerned about their relationship despite Mrs Newton’s ‘significant decline’.

He concluded Mrs Newton died as a consequence of unlawful killing and Mr Newton by suicide stating: ‘after inflicting fatal injuries on his wife he took his own life by means of ligature suspension’.

John Travolta fathered Elvis’s great-grandson with Riley Keough, wild lawsuit claims

   John Travalta has been mentioned in a bitter Presley family courtroom war after a newly-amended lawsuit made sensational – and unproven – claims about the parentage of his teenage son.

The wild allegations appear in an amended $50 million breach-of-contract lawsuit filed by Priscilla Presley’s former business associates Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko.

The filing, obtained by the Daily Mail and submitted Tuesday, December 16, names Presley’s son Navarone Garibaldi Garcia and his mother as defendants, and includes a series of explosive claims attributed entirely to alleged statements by third parties.

Among them, that Elvis’ daughter Lisa Marie Presley allegedly donated her eggs so that Travolta, 71, and his late wife Kelly Preston could ‘get pregnant’ – with a further claim that Lisa Marie’s daughter Riley Keough, 36, donated eggs so the couple could welcome their son Ben, now 15, in 2010.

Lisa Marie’s ex-husband Michael Lockwood – father to her 17-year-old twins Harper and Finley – is referenced repeatedly in the document as the alleged source of several of the claims.

According to the filing, Lockwood, 61, allegedly told Kruse that Preston ‘had been unable to bear her own children, and Travolta and Preston previously used Lisa Marie’s eggs to get pregnant’.

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John Travolta has been mentioned in a bitter Presley family courtroom war after a newly amended lawsuit made sensational — and unproven — claims about the parentage of his teenage son; (Kelly Preston (L) and John Travolta pose with their children Ella (R) and Benjamin in 2018)

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According to a court filing obtained by the Daily Mail on Wednesday, Lisa Marie Presley allegedly donated her eggs so that Travolta and Preston could ‘get pregnant,’ and Lisa Marie’s daughter Riley Keough donated eggs for the couple’s son Ben, now 15; (Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, Riley Keough in 2015)

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The lawsuit claims Travolta’s youngest son is the great-grandson of the late Elvis Presley – pictured with daughter Lisa Marie and former wife Priscilla in 1970

he complaint does not present medical documentation supporting the claims, and it is unclear whether Lisa Marie’s eggs ever produced a child.

When contacted by the Daily Mail, Lockwood flatly denied any knowledge of the allegations attributed to him.

‘That just sounds crazy,’ he said. ‘I have not heard anything about it.’

The amended complaint also alleges that the Travoltas approached the Presleys again in 2010 – one year after the tragic death of their son Jett – claiming that Travolta was seeking to ‘salvage his career’ amid allegations of sexual misconduct made by other men, claims Travolta has long denied.

The filing further alleges that Lockwood claimed Travolta later decided not to use Lisa Marie’s eggs, allegedly stating they did not want ‘eggs with heroin’ on them – a reference to her reported opioid addiction.

Instead, the complaint claims, Keough allegedly provided her eggs so that Preston was able to welcome her third child Ben in November 2010, when she was 48.

Travolta and Preston married in 1991 and shared three children: Ella, now 25, Benjamin, and their eldest son Jett.

Jett died at age 16 in 2009 after suffering a seizure during a family vacation in the Bahamas.

The complaint claims Riley Keough allegedly provided her eggs so that Preston could give birth to Ben in November 2010; (Ben left, Riley and LIsa Marie right)

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 Preston gave birth to Ben in November 2010 when she was aged 48; (Preston seen seven months pregnant with Ben in September 2010)

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Keough married Australian stuntman Ben Smith-Petersen in 2015, and they have two children: a daughter, Tupelo, born in 2022, and a second baby, both born via surrogates in 2025; (pictured 2019)

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According to the filing, Michael Lockwood allegedly told Kruse that Preston ‘had been unable to bear her own children, and Travolta and Presley previously used Lisa Marie’s eggs to get pregnant’, which Lockwood denies (Lockwood and Presley in 2013)

Travolta marked what would have been his son’s 33rd birthday earlier this year, writing on Instagram: ‘Happy birthday Jett – I miss you so much! Love you forever!’

Preston later died in July 2020, two years after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

But the amended complaint does not stop there.

In exchange, the lawsuit alleges, Keough was ‘given an old Jaguar and paid between $10,000–$20,000 for the deal.’

Keough married Australian stuntman Ben Smith-Petersen in 2015, and they have two children: a daughter, Tupelo, born in 2022, and a second baby, born via surrogate in 2025.

The amended complaint also references a handwritten note containing the phrases ‘CA fertility partners,’ ‘Ben Travolta,’ and ‘Kelly Preston carried baby.’

It further cites a text exchange in which Ben Travolta is allegedly referred to as Priscilla Presley’s ‘beautiful great-grandson.’

The filing also claims that the alleged arrangement required ‘sign off’ from the Church of Scientology and involved Priscilla Presley’s oversight.

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The filing, submitted Tuesday, December 16, names Presley’s son Navarone Garibaldi Garcia and his mother as defendants, and includes a series of explosive claims attributed entirely to alleged statements by third parties; (Garcia and Presley in 2012)

Kruse and Fialko further allege that Lockwood wanted the purported information used ‘to orchestrate a settlement for him and his daughters.’

The lawsuit claims Garcia later ‘threw a tantrum,’ allegedly demanding that the plaintiffs keep Riley and Travolta’s son out of the press and insisting he be the family’s sole male musician – referred to in the filing as ‘the king.’

Garcia is also accused of allegedly demanding a multi-million-dollar settlement.

An attorney representing both Garcia and Priscilla Presley issued a blistering response to the allegations, telling the Daily Mail:

‘After losing motion after motion in this case, and unsuccessfully seeking to have Presley’s counsel of record, Marty Singer, disqualified from representing her in this matter, Brigitte Kruse, Kevin Fialko, and their co-conspirators have demonstrated that there is no bar too low, no ethical line that they are unwilling to cross in an effort to cause further pain to Priscilla Presley and her family.

‘In a completely improper effort to exert undue pressure on Presley to retract her legitimate, truthful claims, Kruse and her co-conspirators have also sued Presley’s son, cousin, and assistant.

‘These recent outrageous allegations have absolutely nothing to do with the claims in this case.

‘The conduct of Kruse, Fialko, and their new lawyers (they are on their fourth set of attorneys) is shameful, and it absolutely will be addressed in court.’

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Travolta and his late wife Kelly Preston’s (R, pictured in 1997) eldest child Jett tragically died in 2009, at age 16, during a family getaway to the Bahamas

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Preston died in July 2020, two years after being diagnosed with breast cancer; (Travolta, Preston, Ella and Ben in 2018)

Representatives for Travolta and Keough have not yet responded to requests for comment.

Kruse and Fialko’s representative Jordan Matthews of Holtz Matthews LLP also provided a statement defending the amended complaint.

‘Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko are heartbroken that they have been forced to file their most recent amended complaint,’ Matthews said.

They have been accused of horrific acts that are not supported by any evidence whatsoever. These accusations are especially painful given the enormous amount of work they performed to keep the Presley family together during an extremely difficult and divisive period of time.’

Matthews added that all family disputes were resolved following Lisa Marie’s death, claiming ‘every matter was settled, all parties were paid, and closure was achieved.’

‘This amended complaint is about revealing the truth, correcting the record, and providing evidence of the work that was done in good faith,’ the statement continued.

‘Ms. Kruse and Mr. Fialko remain confident that the truth will prevail.’

 

“SACK ME IF YOU WANT I’M NOT BACKING DOWN.” RYLAN CLARK BLOWS UP HIS ITV CAREER TO SAY WHAT OTHERS WON’T Rylan has confirmed his ITV contract is over after refusing to retreat from explosive on-air remarks about illegal immigration. Shaken but defiant, he says he has no regrets and insists some truths are worth losing a career over.

 

Rylan Clark has confirmed that his time at This Morning is over—this time for good. After a whirlwind week of controversy, the TV star revealed that his contract with ITV has officially been terminated following the backlash to his explosive remarks on immigration.

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In an emotional sign-off, Rylan, 36, told viewers on Friday: “At last, I can finally breathe easy and speak out about those disgusting truths. I have no regrets for speaking up, even if it cost me my career. Thank you, everyone…”

The announcement marks a dramatic end to his stint as stand-in host alongside Josie Gibson, who had been covering for Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard during their summer break. Josie responded on-air with: “What a week!”—but fans had no idea that it would also be Rylan’s last.

The storm began earlier in the week when Rylan clashed with viewers over his take on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s mass deportation plans. Speaking live on air, he questioned:

“How come if I turn up at Heathrow Airport as a British citizen and I’ve left my passport in Spain, I won’t be let in? But if I arrive on a boat from Calais, I get taken to a four-star hotel?”

Rylan insisted that he was not against immigration, adding: “This country is built on immigration—legal immigration. They pay tax, they help our country thrive. But illegal routes? That’s something we can’t ignore.”

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He also highlighted what he saw as a growing injustice: “You’ve got people who have lived here all their lives struggling, while others are handed hotels, phones, even iPads. Something major has to change.”

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The remarks instantly divided audiences, with critics accusing him of spreading misinformation about asylum seekers in the UK. Social media erupted, and within hours, calls were mounting for ITV to act.

On X, Rylan fought back, declaring: “You can be pro-immigration and against illegal routes. You can support trans rights and respect women. You can be straight and support gay rights. The list goes on.”

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But by Friday, the damage was done. ITV confirmed behind the scenes that his role would not continue, with insiders revealing that the network and Rylan had “mutually agreed” to terminate his contract.

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Fans reacted with heartbreak. One wrote: “Please keep Rylan and Josie on! They’re the best duo in years.” Another added: “I won’t be watching come next week—he was the only reason I tuned in again.”

The news came just as former host Ruth Langsford teased her own return to the iconic sofa. Speaking to The Mirror, she hinted she’d happily reunite with her “TV son” Rylan:

“I love Rylan. He’s like my son. We’ve worked together before, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. If ITV asked, I’d be there.”

However, with Rylan’s future at ITV officially closed, fans are now left wondering: could the duo reunite on an entirely new project away from This Morning? Ruth teased that something might already be in the works.

For now, one thing is clear: Rylan Clark is stepping away from daytime  TV on his own terms—louder, prouder, and with no regrets.

This Morning continues weekdays on ITV1 and ITVX—without one of its most outspoken stars.

ADAM Peaty and fiancée Holly Ramsay put their feud with his family to one side and enjoyed a festive night out with her parents ahead of their wedding.

The couple and the Ramsay clan headed to fancy sushi restaurant Robun, in Bath, for a slap-up meal less than two miles from Bath Abbey, where they’ll tie the knot on December 27.

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Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay dined in a fancy sushi restaurant in BathCredit: Richard Simpson
 

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Holly led her little brother Oscar by the hand after a relaxed evening and tasty foodCredit: Richard Simpson
 

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Gordon and wife Tana made their way to a Range Rover shortly after 9.30pmCredit: Richard Simpson
It was a cosy scene inside, with conversation in full flow and the popular eatery alive with diners.

The mood looked buoyant as Adam, wearing a black quilted coat, chatted away to Holly’s younger sister Tilly, 24.

The famous family left Robun shortly after 9.30pm and Holly, 25, led her little brother Oscar, six, out by the hand as Adam followed.

Chef Gordon cut a smart-casual figure in a black jacket and jeans, while wife Tana wrapped up in a stylish grey coat as they made their way to a chauffeur-driven Range Rover.

“SACK ME IF YOU WANT I’M NOT BACKING DOWN.” RYLAN CLARK BLOWS UP HIS ITV CAREER TO SAY WHAT OTHERS WON’T Rylan has confirmed his ITV contract is over after refusing to retreat from explosive on-air remarks about illegal immigration. Shaken but defiant, he says he has no regrets and insists some truths are worth losing a career over.

Rylan Clark has confirmed that his time at This Morning is over—this time for good. After a whirlwind week of controversy, the TV star revealed that his contract with ITV has officially been terminated following the backlash to his explosive remarks on immigration.

In an emotional sign-off, Rylan, 36, told viewers on Friday: “At last, I can finally breathe easy and speak out about those disgusting truths. I have no regrets for speaking up, even if it cost me my career. Thank you, everyone…”

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The announcement marks a dramatic end to his stint as stand-in host alongside Josie Gibson, who had been covering for Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard during their summer break. Josie responded on-air with: “What a week!”—but fans had no idea that it would also be Rylan’s last.

The storm began earlier in the week when Rylan clashed with viewers over his take on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s mass deportation plans. Speaking live on air, he questioned:

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“How come if I turn up at Heathrow Airport as a British citizen and I’ve left my passport in Spain, I won’t be let in? But if I arrive on a boat from Calais, I get taken to a four-star hotel?”

Rylan insisted that he was not against immigration, adding: “This country is built on immigration—legal immigration. They pay tax, they help our country thrive. But illegal routes? That’s something we can’t ignore.”

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He also highlighted what he saw as a growing injustice: “You’ve got people who have lived here all their lives struggling, while others are handed hotels, phones, even iPads. Something major has to change.”

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The remarks instantly divided audiences, with critics accusing him of spreading misinformation about asylum seekers in the UK. Social media erupted, and within hours, calls were mounting for ITV to act.

On X, Rylan fought back, declaring: “You can be pro-immigration and against illegal routes. You can support trans rights and respect women. You can be straight and support gay rights. The list goes on.”

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But by Friday, the damage was done. ITV confirmed behind the scenes that his role would not continue, with insiders revealing that the network and Rylan had “mutually agreed” to terminate his contract.

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Fans reacted with heartbreak. One wrote: “Please keep Rylan and Josie on! They’re the best duo in years.” Another added: “I won’t be watching come next week—he was the only reason I tuned in again.”

The news came just as former host Ruth Langsford teased her own return to the iconic sofa. Speaking to The Mirror, she hinted she’d happily reunite with her “TV son” Rylan:

“I love Rylan. He’s like my son. We’ve worked together before, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. If ITV asked, I’d be there.”

However, with Rylan’s future at ITV officially closed, fans are now left wondering: could the duo reunite on an entirely new project away from This Morning? Ruth teased that something might already be in the works.

For now, one thing is clear: Rylan Clark is stepping away from daytime  TV on his own terms—louder, prouder, and with no regrets.

This Morning continues weekdays on ITV1 and ITVX—without one of its most outspoken stars.