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  • Prince Harry and King Charles bombshells from ‘deepening rift’ to phone call heartache

    Prince Harry and King Charles bombshells from ‘deepening rift’ to phone call heartache

    Prince Harry and his father, King Charles III, failed to meet during his two-day visit to the UK last week, as tension between the father and son reportedly rumbles on with little sign of reconciliation

    Prince Harry and King Charles are reportedly estranged
    Prince Harry and King Charles are reportedly estranged

    New bombshell claims have revealed just how distant Prince Harry has become from King Charles, as the Duke allegedly remains in the dark about his father’s cancer fight.

    Both Harry and Charles, 76, were in the UK at the same time last week while the Duke of Sussex, 40, attended a pre-scheduled court hearing, but failed to meet. Harry returned to his Montecito home after his fleeting visit to London for a two-day hearing amid a legal battle over his security arrangements.

    It’s thought Harry has not seen his father face-to-face in more than a year, with their relationship allegedly becoming even more “distant” than it already is. According to a source, Harry’s calls and letters to his father are “going unanswered”. Here, we take a look at all of the bombshell claims made since Harry’s visit to the UK….

    Prince Harry during his UK visit
    Prince Harry returned to London last week for a two-day court hearing(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

    Harry and Charles show no sign of healing rift

    The father and son suffered a strained relationship since Harry stepped down from his role as a working royal in 2020. According to PEOPLE magazine, a palace source thinks there’s no sign of the pair healing their rift.

    They said: “I don’t think there is any rapprochement”, while another added: “They are distant”. The Mirror has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.

    Harry’s calls and letters ‘go unanswered’

    Sources claim the Duke has been sending letters and has even been attempting to call his father, but his efforts are going unanswered. The last time Harry met with his father was after Charles announced his cancer diagnosis in February 2024.

    Harry flew to the UK to spend just 30 minutes with the monarch who was scheduled for public appearances. According to PEOPLE Harry learned of the latest development in his father’s cancer battle by looking at the news.

    King ‘has his reasons’ for keeping distance

    King Charles and Prince Harry
    Harry’s relationship with his father is strained(Image: Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)

    Harry’s friends claim that the King was unavailable during his visit to the UK due to prior commitments. But it has been noted that Harry’s court hearing has been scheduled “long before” Charles’ overlapping state visit to Italy.

    Those close to Harry believe the King is deliberately keeping his distance, in part to avoid being drawn into discussions about security.

    “[The legal battle] puts Harry in direct contact with the people who are carrying out the King’s orders,” royal author Sally Bedell Smith revealed. “If his father was to say something even seemingly innocuous, it could end up landing in the middle of the court case.”

    Harry ‘kept in the dark’

    With Harry’s calls and letters going unanswered, the Duke has turned to the news to find out about updates on his father’s health, according to sources. Charles has been battling with cancer for the last 14 months, recently being hospitalised after suffering from symptoms related to treatment. Harry is said to be in the dark as to his father’s current condition and prognosis, being unaware he was hospitalised in March.

    William’s also not ‘picking up’

    Prince William, Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at Windsor Castle following the Queen's death in 2022
    Prince William is also said to be ignoring calls from his brother(Image: PA)

    Though Harry’s relationship with his father is said to be better than his bond with his brother William, he has yet to hear from either. According to sources, Harry has tried reconciling with his brother, but the Prince of Wales “hasn’t responded” to calls and messages.

    The pair have suffered a fractured relationship since Harry moved to the US. At that time, Harry made numerous claims about his brother, including one in which he accused him of pushing Harry into a dog bowl.

    Harry’s legal team ‘optimistic’ about security fight

    Meanwhile, Harry’s long-running legal battle over UK security rumbles on. The Duke is challenging the Home Office’s decision to strip him of police protection when visiting Britain – and sources say his team is feeling “cautiously optimistic” after recent court proceedings.

    “The legal team believes the argument for protection is strong,” said one source. “Harry wants to feel safe bringing his children to his home country.”

  • Prince Harry and Meghan source gives update on family life after secret getaway

    Prince Harry and Meghan source gives update on family life after secret getaway

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been on a spring break getaway since Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand was launched, with a source revealing the pair are living in a ‘bubble’

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
    The family are said to be in a ‘happy bubble’ since their holiday

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be enjoying a blissful chapter in their lives, creating a “happy bubble” at home with their children as they continue to build their post-royal future.

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently whisked their young family away on a sun-soaked spring break to mark Meghan’s latest business milestones, according to People magazine. The couple, now firmly based in Montecito, California, is said to be cherishing a quieter, more grounded life focused on raising their two children – Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three.

    A source allegedly close to the family revealed to the US outlet: “The kids are adorable. They’re incredibly smart, articulate and fun. Archie and Lili are very much the centre of Harry and Meghan’s world. Their home life is their happy bubble.”

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
    The couple had a spring break with their children(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)

    While the Sussexes are said to be thriving in their California sanctuary, relations with the royal family appear as strained as ever. The publication also reports that Prince Harry’s relationship with his father, King Charles, remains distant, with his attempts to reach out – including phone calls and letters – allegedly going unanswered.

    The Duke is also said to have found out about the King’s most recent hospital stay for complications related to cancer treatment through the media, with insiders suggesting he remains in the dark about his father’s current health status. Harry, who last saw the King over a year ago following the monarch’s cancer diagnosis, also continues to be estranged from his brother, Prince William.

    The pair have suffered a strained relationship since Harry’s move to the US. Despite the family tensions, Harry has publicly expressed pride in Meghan, whose entrepreneurial efforts have been making headlines.

    Her new lifestyle brand, As Ever, launched with a selection of boutique products including raspberry jam, herbal teas, and floral sprinkles – which promptly sold out. She also unveiled a new Netflix lifestyle series titled With Love, Meghan, which has received mixed reviews from critics.

    Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
    Meghan recently unveiled numerous business ventures as part of her rebrand from royal life(Image: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

    Meghan also recently debuted a podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, where she candidly discusses the challenges of motherhood and business. In the latest episode, the Duchess opened up about the struggle of balancing work while caring for her children when they were unwell, describing the experience as “incredibly overwhelming.”

    Meghan, who has opened up on her personal life more in recent months, also reflected on the pain of her secret miscarriage in 2020, saying: “You have to let go of something you planned to love for a long time.”

    Prince Harry told People: “I am so happy for my wife and fully support absolutely everything she’s done and continues to do. I’m incredibly proud.”

  • Celebrity Big Brother’s Patsy Palmer shares real reason for wanting to leave house

    Celebrity Big Brother’s Patsy Palmer shares real reason for wanting to leave house

    Patsy Palmer was left emotional after her Celebrity Big Brother co-star Trisha Goddard left the house last night as she made an emotional admission

    Patsy Palmer admits she is “ready” to leave Celebrity Big Brother. Trisha Goddard was booted from the house yesterday evening in the second live eviction, following in the footsteps of Michael Fabricant.

    During a chat after Trisha’s exit, Patsy says to Ella and Danny: “I’m gutted. Sorry, I do love you all so much but I just, I am… I was ready.”

    “I think I feel sad ‘cause I think she was the only one that cared. The result, I think she’s the only one that really hoped it didn’t go that way, you know what I mean? I think Patsy wanted it to go the other way and I think Jack doesn’t care,” JoJo then told Donna.In the diary room, reacting to Trisha’s exit, Chesney said: “Well I have no one to wait on now. I guess Trisha’s gone, my lady has moved on to another household. Obviously, I am a little bit sad that I may have had a little part to play in her being evicted and she’s going to know about that, and it might upset her a little bit. But I hope she knows I think she’s wonderful…

    “Anytime anyone’s taken out of a really great group, you feel the hole. So we’ll definitely, all of us will miss her for sure.”

    Patsy plays Bianca in EastEnders
    Patsy plays Bianca in EastEnders 
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    BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
    Later in the kitchen, JoJo quizzed Patsy on how she was. “Feeling alright? Just a little bummed?” she asked her and Patsy then said: “Yeah but, you know what I mean I can’t like…” JoJo then said: “Can’t change it.”

    “No and I wanna enjoy the experience, we’re all like a little family now and I do like that,” Patsy said, with Angellica later telling Big Brother : “Patsy, I’m not sure if she wants to be here but if you’re gonna be here, everyone wants their spot, so hopefully she can just enjoy the next few days before we have to go through nominations again.”

    Elsewhere on tonight’s show, Big Brother also gifts Chris, Trisha and Danny their treats that they earned on day one in the Big Brother house are set to expire so they need to use them today.

    Trisha was devastated to leave the house
    Trisha was devastated to leave the house 
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    Vianney Le Caer/REX/Shutterstock for Big Brother)
    Trisha selects Chesney as her personal butler for the day, and decides to call him Butler Hawkington. As he helps him to get ready, Danny tells Chesney: “You look like a gay vampire, and I love it.”

    Danny then said: “This is Big Mother, please welcome your butler, Chesney Hawkes.” Chris has also chosen to have a Chinese takeaway as his reward, with Big Brother allowing him to choose a housemate to enjoy his takeaway with.

    “Chris, as an extra special treat, Big Brother will allow you to choose a housemate to share your takeaway with,” Big Brother says, with Chris replying: “Oh my god. Obviously, I want to choose JoJo. As an American I want her to enjoy a proper f***ing British Chinese, you know. I kinda wanna have it with Jack though, cause it might be his last night.”

    “Chris, you are not negotiating the Treaty of Versailles here. Just pick someone to have a Chinese meal with,” Big Brother then says, but will Chris choose JoJo or will Jack be the person he shares his takeaway with?

  • Coronation Street star returns 25 years after causing soap’s ‘biggest heartbreak’

    Coronation Street star returns 25 years after causing soap’s ‘biggest heartbreak’

    A Coronation Street star will be heading back to the cobbles after 25 years – but he’ll be playing a new character rather than going back to his previous role

    Liz Steve
    Coronation Street star returns 25 years after causing soap’s ‘greatest heartbreak’(Image: Granada Television )

    A Coronation Street star will be returning back to the cobbles after 25 years – but with a whole new name. Dominic Rickhards is known to Corrie fans for his role as occupational therapist Michael Wall, which he played intermittently for two and a half years.

    He’ll be remembered for being the man responsible for the break down of Liz and Jim McDonald’s break-up in the nineties, and breaking hearts around the country. Michael struck up an affair with Liz after becoming close friends and supporting Jim. It came after Jim was pushed off scaffolding by his son Steve McDonald. The injury left him in a wheelchair and unable to look after himself.

    However, next week he’ll be playing a whole new character – Dom Norwood. Daisy Midgeley and her mum Christina have recently been catfishing Jenny, and next week, charming Dom will make his entrance. However, Jenny is unaware he’s been hired by Christina as part of their “revenge plot” against the Rovers landlady.

    Jenny and Dom
    Dom will enter as Jenny’s ‘new love interest’

    Upon his arrival, Dom informs Jenny that he wants her to invest in his business that he plans to sell, as Daisy and Christina set their eyes on the money.

    Later on Daisy and Christina are shocked to realise Dom spent the night with Jenny. So when Daniel Osbourne spots Christina and Dom together at the hotel, will he work out their link and what’s really going on with Jenny?

    lIZ AND jIM
    Dominic’s previous character was responsible for the breakdown of Liz and Jim’s marriage(Image: Granada Television )

    Since leaving the cobbles in 2020 after his character and Liz decided to break off their engagement, Dominic hasn’t turned away from soaps. He’s appeared in Liverpool based Hollyoaks, as well as landing roles in Waking the Dead and Midsomer Murders.

    Dom’s entrance will tie in with Daisy’s exit storyline after actress Charlotte Jordan announced she’d be stepping back from the soap after five years. Charlotte joined the cast of the soap in 2020, but has announced that after four years she has decided to “explore other opportunities.”

    Earlier this year, Charlotte said: “My time at Coronation Street is something I’ll always cherish. After a brilliant four years for Daisy, it’s time for me to start a new chapter and explore other opportunities.”

    During her time on the cobbles, Charlotte’s character Daisy has been central to a blackmail plot, and was stalked by Justin Rutherford, which culminated in Daisy and Ryan being the victims of an acid attack.

  • Coronation Street Wes Fuller actor is Britain’s Got Talent star and famous comedian

    Coronation Street Wes Fuller actor is Britain’s Got Talent star and famous comedian

    Coronation Street actor Wes Fuller is played by comedian and Britain’s Got Talent hopeful Kevin Finn and he takes a key role in tonight’s episode

    Wes is part of a huge new storyline
    Wes is part of a huge new storyline

    Coronation Street’s Wes Fuller takes a key role in tonight’s episode of Coronation Street. However, acting isn’t his first hit at fame as he’s a comedian and has also appeared on Britain’s Got Talent.

    Wes’ appearance in the show comes amid a huge storyline for Dee-Dee as she fights for justice. Dee-Dee believes the treatment she received in hospital on giving birth to her baby wasn’t right, as the new storyline discusses racial injustice in maternity care.

    Last month, Dee-Dee went into labour but she was sent home from the hospital despite suffering extreme pain. Her waters broke and she went back to hospital but there was a number of delays, resulting in her being rushed for emergency delivery.

    In all that’s happening, Dee-Dee suffered a huge haemorrhage and had to undergo life changing surgery. She has decided to lodge a formal complaint with the hospital and has been supported by her friends.

    Kevin was on Britain's Got Talent last year
    Kevin plays Wes in Coronation Street(Image: Instagram)

    Wes takes a key role in tonight’s episode of Coronation Street, as investigations begin. Asha heads round to see Dee-Dee and asks her to think about whether she really wants to complain as it could ruin Zoe’s career.

    However, Dee-Dee is adamant she needs to follow through and later bumps into Wes on the street and recognises him from the hospital, but is totally unaware that he is Zoe’s brother.

    Wes – who plays a key role in this new storyline – is actually a comedian and even appeared on last year’s Britain’s Got Talent. However, it didn’t go too well – as Simon Cowell actually pressed his buzzer during the performance.

    “Look, I’m sorry I pressed the buzzer. Like I said before, we feed off the audience. When a comedian is working, you can feel it within about 10 seconds. Without being rude, the audition felt like it went on forever. And it didn’t start well, the end maybe was better but honestly you’re going to be disappointed I think when you watch this back because you’re better than that,” he said.

    Kevin was on Britain's Got Talent last year
    Kevin was on Britain’s Got Talent last year(Image: Dymond/Thames/REX/Shutterstock)

    Channique Sterling-Brown said of the big scenes: “We’ve worked with some brilliant organisations and charities who were really great at advising on this story. I got to speak to a woman who had a real lived experience of this, and her story is not dissimilar to what happens to Dee Dee. It was emotional to hear her story and just finding the truth in that as well. Many of the conversations have been really hard but really helpful to hear what some women went through.

    “The story we’re trying to tell is one of truth. I don’t think there is any malice in any of Dee Dee’’s treatment. But it is a case of her being on an overstretched and understaffed Ward. She’s not being fully heard because of assumptions that are potentially being made.”

    She added: “I also think she maybe is a little bit in denial, because I don’t think she’s probably quite ready to have the baby. It just ends up in a bit of an amalgamation of her pain being dismissed, and suddenly finding herself in a severe situation and she is really scared.

    “Basically, everything is, all systems go in terms of getting the baby out as quickly and safely as possible. But it’s really frightening how quickly that develops, and how, if someone had intervened a bit sooner and picked up on those symptoms a bit sooner. It might have meant that such drastic measures wouldn’t have needed to be taken.”

  • Ex Channel 4 star Jody Bunting cleared of attempted murder using chocolate bar

    Ex Channel 4 star Jody Bunting cleared of attempted murder using chocolate bar

    Jody Bunting, who rose to fame on Big Breakfast, was arrested in 2023 on suspicion of attempting to murder a colleague with severe cocoa allergies – and more than a year later has been cleared of wrongdoing

    Jody Bunting
    Jody Bunting has been cleared over an incident that occurred in a hotel leisure club in late 2023

    Former TV star Jody Bunting has been cleared of attempted murder after being arrested in 2023. The former Big Breakfast host was previously arrested for attempted murder and wounding with intent after a colleague suffered an allergic reaction to chocolate.

    Channel 4 health guru Jody, 47, was met by police at Luton Airport moments after touching down from a holiday in Morocco on November 2, following an incident at Mickleover Court Hotel Leisure Club, Derby, on October 29, 2023.

    His arrest came after allegations that he attempted to murder Kimberley Hoskins with a piece of chocolate, having been accused of planting the chocolate on purpose while being aware of her severe allergies.

    Bunting strongly denied the allegations, clarifying that he had taken the chocolate in while Hoskins had been signed off work. In the incident, Bunting had left a half-eaten bar of Cadbury Dairy Milk Fruit and Nut in a staff room at the health retreat.

    Jody Bunting
    Jody was arrested and accused of planting the chocolate on purpose(Image: Derbyshire Live / BPM Media)

    Hoskins, who has a life-threatening allergy to cocoa, was administered an EpiPen shot to relieve her symptoms, before being rushed to intensive care where she remained for five days.

    Now, DerbyshireLive reports that on March 12, Bunting’s mother finally received confirmation that the investigation into her son was over – well over a year since it began.

    “We write to simply confirm that we now have been informed by the police that they are taking no further action against you,” a solicitor wrote to her son.

    Bunting has addressed the news, which was relayed to him by his mum on the phone. The One Show alum was released on bail after his arrest and allowed to keep his passport, and now lives in Morocco.

    Jody Bunting
    He denied all allegations and now lives in Morocco(Image: jodybunting/Instagram)

    He shared: “This has been going on for so long and we always get letters from the solicitor, so I think when my mum saw it come through the door, we weren’t really expecting good or bad news.

    “But she was just so relieved, she was relieved more than me. The whole thing has just been he said/she said and it has been so hard on her to understand what was going on.

    Bunting added: “For me, my professional career had been put on hold. I felt I had to get away from Derby because people would always ask me about the case and I found it really hard to be unable to return to the hotel where I worked, where I also had lots of friends and a job. The whole thing turned my life upside-down and I have finally been given the justice I deserve.”

    The father of one has remained in the fitness world via online coaching, and has built a new life far away from his native Staffordshire.

    “I have also met a guy in the last year. We have been living together in Morocco and we recently got engaged as well. The thought of marrying the love of my life is what keeps me going after what has been a year of hell,” he admitted.

    Derbyshire Police provided a statement to the outlet, explaining that the Crown Prosecution Service reviewed the evidence and decided to take no further action against Bunting.

    A spokesperson shared: “We understand the impact that a long-running investigation can have on those involved, however, it is the duty of the force to thoroughly and proportionately investigate reports made to us.

    “The offence that was reported to the force was serious, and the public would rightly expect officers to make all relevant enquiries and gather evidence. On this occasion it was found there was insufficient evidence for a prosecution to be brought.” The Mirror has contacted Derbyshire Police for further comment.

  • Strictly’s Kai Widdrington makes bold relationship move with new girlfriend

    Strictly’s Kai Widdrington makes bold relationship move with new girlfriend

    Kai Widdrington is dating corporate worker Chloe Wells after a chance meeting at the pub, and has big plans for his romance months after his split from Strictly co-star Nadiya Bychkova

    Kai Widdrington
    Kai Widdrington is ‘in a happier place in life’ after meeting his new girlfriend during a trip to his local pub(Image: WireImage)

    Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington is making huge strides with his new romance. The ballroom pro has found love again after his very public split with Nadiya Bychkova, and is preparing for some major milestones.

    It’s been just nine months since Kai, 29, and Nadiya, 35, decided to call time on their romance last summer, following two years together.

    Kai Widdrington
    Kai’s new girlfriend Chloe has ‘no interest in the limelight,’ but the duo plans to break their privacy soon with their first red carpet appearance as a couple(Image: BBC)

    The BBC star reportedly met Chloe at a pub near his West London home, and have been keeping things very private. But now, Kai is set to usher in two major milestones with a red carpet debut as a couple and plans to move in together.

    According to an insider, Chloe and Kai “hit it off from the start,” and the office worker “has absolutely no interest in the limelight; she just likes Kai for Kai.”

    “They have a real laugh together and although it’s early days, they’re planning on moving in together in the coming months,” they added to The Sun.

    Kai’s pal explained that he “found it very damaging to his mental health having his past relationship with Nadiya played out in public,” and it’s refreshing to keep his new romance much more private.

    “She also isn’t a Strictly superfan which makes things easier,” the source shared, concluding that they’re “super content” together while Kai is “in a happier place in life thanks to her.” The Mirror has contacted a representative of Kai for comment.

    In contrast to his low-key relationship with Chloe, Kai and Nadiya were instantly in the spotlight as they started dating on Strictly in 2022, a year after Kai joined the cast. They kept their relationship a secret for a few months – even opting to wear disguises out in public – but eventually disclosed their love in December 2023.

    “I just knew Nadiya was The One,” Kai told Hello! Magazine at the time. “She’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen, but the real beauty is not just what you see on the outside – it’s the person on the inside I fell in love with.”

    While friends suggested that the couple’s split last summer was on good terms, Nadiya spoke to the Mirror at the Pride of Britain awards in October and said that they no longer even had a platonic relationship.

    “We work together but we are not friends and that’s okay. One thing I can tell you is that when you see me dancing with him it will be amazing because I’m a professional,” she said.

  • Nora Aunor dead: Film ‘superstar’ dies as son shares tragic statement

    Nora Aunor dead: Film ‘superstar’ dies as son shares tragic statement

    Filipino actress and politician Nora Aunor has died aged 71, according to her family. Nora’s son, actor Ian De Leon, broke the news in an emotional Facebook post late on April 15.

    “We love you ma. God knows how much we love you.. Rest in peace, Mom.. You are always here in our hearts and minds,” he penned.

    ‘I love you mommy,” Nora’s daughter Maret added. A cause for Nora’s death has not yet been disclosed, but it’s believed that she died in the upscale district of Pasig City in her native Philippines. While a cause of death hasn’t been shared, it’s known that Nora was suffering from a long battle with ill health in recent months, resulting in her stepping back from public events.

    Nora Aunor
    Nora’s death follows a period of ill health, which saw her step back from her busy public life in recent months 
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    Getty Images)
    After she missed a media conference for her project Mananambal, the Manila Standard reports that director Adolf Alix Jr shared: “We all know how sensitive the situation of Ate Guy [Nora] is. The doctor has advised her to limit her participation in public gatherings due to her current condition. She wants to be with all of you, but she has to choose which events she can attend.”

    Nora was also working as a politician and advocate, but earlier this year withdrew her candidacy as a nominee for the People’s Champ Guardians. Explaining her decision, she said: “I was also advised by my doctors that I should stay away from stress situations, like campaigning.”

    On X, formerly known as Twitter, fans from across the globe have shared tributes to the well known actress, film producer, and musician.

    “Nora Aunor’s talent was phenomenal. Her eyes conveyed thousands of emotions, and her grounded performances captured the sadness, grief, and resilience of ordinary Filipinos. A phenomenal talent and one of the greatest ever,” one person wrote.

    Actresses Lovi Poe, Mercedes Cabral and Nora Aunor and director Brillante Mendoza
    Fans remembered Nora as ‘one of the greatest ever,’ after a decades-long career in film and music 
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    WireImage)
    “A true icon of Philippine cinema. Nora Aunor’s legacy will live on through her incredible performances. My thoughts are with her family and friends during this difficult time,” added a second.

    Nora was born in 1953, one of nine siblings who grew up in poverty. While she started working as a child selling peanuts and water to commuters, things changed when she entered and won a radio singing contest. She went on to enter national competitions, including Tawag ng Tanghalan – a televised show similar to our X Factor – which she won on her second attempt in 1967.

    Just months after her win she signed a contract for eight films with a Philippine production company, and also broke into acting on TV with countless light-hearted roles aimed at the youth.

    By 1972 she moved onto beefier, more mature roles and started raking in awards, while also keeping up her singing career and even establishing her own production company in 1973.

    Nora married Filipino actor Christopher de Leon in 1975, and welcomed son Ian with him the same year. Alongside Ian, they adopted four other children: Matet and Lotlot, both actresses; alongside Kiko and Kenneth. She and Christopher divorced in 1996.

  • Trisha Goddard’s daughter slams ‘hateful’ booing of mum living with incurable cancer

    Trisha Goddard’s daughter slams ‘hateful’ booing of mum living with incurable cancer

    Trisha Goddard’s daughter has hit out at the frosty reception her mum received after being booted out of the Celebrity Big Brother house minutes after opening up about living with incurable cancer

    Trisha Goddard’s daughter has hit out at the ‘hateful’ booing her mum received after becoming the second contestant to be eliminated from the Celebrity Big Brother House. Former chat show queen Trisha received a frosty reaction from the crowd after emotionally sharing how her terminal cancer had impacted her experience earlier in the show.

    Trisha said she had been able to forget the gloom for a brief spell and enjoyed the chance to ‘be playful and act like a child again.’ Shortly after she was sent packing in the live eviction after losing the public vote against soap icons Jack P Shepherd and Patsy Palmer.

    Speaking to the Mirror, Trisha’s daughter Billie said: “I had seen some hateful accounts on X encouraging people in the crowd to boo mum, so I was personally prepared for that. I do think that reaction is a very poor reflection of certain parts of our society though.

    Trisha Goddard's daughter slams 'hateful' booing of mum living with incurable cancer
    Trisha Goddard’s daughter slams ‘hateful’ booing of mum living with incurable cancer(Image: Vianney Le Caer/REX/Shutterstock for Big Brother)

    “To boo at a woman living with incurable cancer because you didn’t like how she appeared on a heavily edited reality TV show – whilst she is receiving treatment – is pretty sad.

    “You can disagree with someone or dislike someone without being hateful or hurtful. I actually feel really sorry for those people – it can’t be nice carrying all of that hate and bitterness around.”

    Trisha was booed when she was evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother house
    Trisha was booed when she was evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother house (Image: Vianney Le Caer/REX/Shutterstock for Big Brother)

    However, Billie also saw the love that her mum received and was able to see the positivity of the situation shine through. The proud daughter told us: “I’m immensely proud of mum. She did incredibly well in challenging circumstances – and she really enjoyed it – which makes me so happy. There was also a lot of love and a lot of cheering for mum which was so amazing to hear.”

    Trisha is now back to reality and will be undergoing more treatment straight after leaving the house. Before entering the iconic house last week, she told hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best: “So my oncologist is my biggest cheerleader and is working with the Big Brother team. I’ve got a special therapist who’s happy to work with the medic on the show.

    Trisha's family have slammed fans for booing the terminally-ill star
    Trisha’s family have slammed fans for booing the terminally-ill star (Image: Vianney Le Caer/REX/Shutterstock for Big Brother)

    “My palliative care team – and when I say that word everybody screams and runs away, but it’s symptom treatment – is working with the team here too. And then when it comes to my treatment, I had one infusion on Monday, so I’ve got to jump on a plane and go straight back to have the next one as soon as the show is over.

    “I’ve got a bag full of meds that I normally have which will be with me in the house. So my oncologist has planned my treatment around the production schedule.”

    Celebrity Big Brother fans slammed those who booed Trisha as she became the second housemate to be evicted from the show last night. Trisha had joined the show with a mission to inspire her audience not to fear life, despite battling terminal stage four cancer.

    After a nine-day stint, she exited the show but Trisha was met with a chorus of boos from some of those in the crowd outside. Viewers watching at home were sickened by the cruel backlash.

    Trisha Goddard and her daughters Billie, 35, and Madison, 32
    Trisha Goddard and her daughters Billie, 35, and Madison, 32(Image: Getty )

    “Yes Trisha is opinionated and sometimes talks too much about herself but she’s certainly not worthy of being booed, especially when she has terminal cancer like the crowd can F off with that #CBBUK,” one penned on X.

    “Regardless of whether or not you find trisha likeable, booing a woman with stage 4 Cancer is a genuinely terrible thing to do and this audience should be embarrassed #cbbuk,” another added as a third wrote: “Trisha saying she likes the distractions in the house and there are losers booing her- I don’t care how annoying she is, don’t be heartless #cbbuk.”

    Before entering the house, Trisha spoke about her diagnosis as she said: “You can live successfully with cancer and not be so scared of dying that you become scared of living.”

    Trisha also said that she did not want to be seen as a victim while in the house. “I’ve been asked to do it every single year, and I’ve always thought, “Are you kidding me?” When I told my daughter she made a really good point.

    Celebrity Big Brother 2025 viewers were left very amused after Trisha Goddard's eviction
    Trisha said goodbye to Celebrity Big Brother last night (Image: ITV)

    “I’ve got my Instagram and I’ve really been banging on about the language used when it comes to cancer and about services that are needed so people can live their best lives. I shout into Instagram but being on Big Brother would show people how you can live successfully with cancer and not be so scared of dying that you become scared of living. So that’s why I’m doing it.”

    On not wanting to be seen as a victim, she added: “That’s exactly it. You talk to people and you say you have stage four metastatic cancer. But there’s stage four and there’s stage four.

    “You can have a few cells and you’re stage four. You can have cancer in your brain, your heart, you know, God forbid, and you’re stage four. So people hear metastatic and they don’t think about the fact that there are people with metastatic breast cancer being treated by my oncologist who have been around for twenty years.

    Trisha Goddard in a white top on Celebrity Big Brother.
    Trisha is living with stage four breast cancer(Image: ITV)

    “So it’s a huge thing. But people hear metastatic and it’s terminal, which isn’t used in the medical world, it’s life limiting. You’re written off and there’s just pity towards you.

    “Anyone going through it, and the Princess of Wales said it perfectly, you’re living with uncertainty, but all you get is pity. I can categorically tell you there are lots of people in lots of industries who are living with cancer who’ve never said a word for that reason.

    “I was doing something the other day and a person revealed to me that they were about to go and get their treatment plan, they were whispering and said, “I can’t let anybody else know about this because I might lose my job.” That’s so wrong.”

  • Gene Hackman’s heartbreaking notes to wife Betsy found after devastating deaths

    Gene Hackman’s heartbreaking notes to wife Betsy found after devastating deaths

    Notes left by Hollywood icon Gene Hackman to his wife Betsy Arakawa have been uncovered almost two months after the duo were both found dead in their Santa Fe home

    Betsy Arakawa and Gene Hackman
    Betsy Arakawa and Gene Hackman died in February

    Hollywood star Gene Hackman left his wife Betsy Arakawa a number of touching notes prior to their deaths in February. The duo were both found dead in the Santa Fe home in February.

    However, new notes have been released which showed their devotion to each other. The pair, who married in 1991, had been communicating in the sweet handwritten messages. The actor was always seen to sign off: “Love, G.”

    While it’s unclear the date of he notes, Gene is seen to have penned the touching messages to his “lovely girl” Betsy. One note read: “Morning lovely girl, thinking of you and the other little guys. Love G.”

    In another, Gene appears to have acknowledged his health struggles. However, he seems to try to make light of the situation. He wrote: “Ho, Ho, I am off to see the Wizard, the Wizz of Achie, Pokie.

    One of Gene Hackman's notes to his wife
    One of Gene Hackman’s notes to his wife(Image: Santa Fe Police Department)

    “She stabs me here and stabs me there, she stabs me almost everywhere (almost). But I’ll survive because after I am still alive. (But some times just barely). Love G.”

    In another, he wrote: “I’m going down to that building out past the hot water place where you sit, and do whatever it is that people are supposed to do in such a building – maybe I’ll remember once I get down there.”

    The notes come after Gene is said to have died a week later than Betsy, who died in February of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. The rare, rodent-borne disease that killed Betsy can have a range of symptoms, including flu-like illness, headaches, dizziness and severe respiratory distress.

    Gene and Betsy shared a number of handwritten notes
    Gene and Betsy shared a number of handwritten notes(Image: Santa Fe Police Department)

    Sadly, Betsy appeared to have been searching for health information online in the lead up to her death. A review of the open bookmarks on Betsy’s computer on February 8 and the morning of February 12 revealed historical searches in which she had been looking up medical conditions related to COVID-19 and flu-like symptoms.

    During a press conference in March, Dr Heather Jarrell, chief medical examiner for New Mexico, revealed it was “reasonable to conclude” that Betsy died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome on February 11 at the couple’s home in Santa Fe. Gene is thought to have died a week later on February 18.

    His cause of death is said to have been from “hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s disease as a significant contributory factor”, according to the expert.

    Gene and Betsy
    Gene and Betsy married in 1991(Image: Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

    Footage inside their home has shown the heartbreaking act of one of the duo’s surviving dogs. New body camera footage has been revealed of the day police entered the Santa Fe property to find Betsy’s body and it shows the dog guarding her.

    In the 11-minute video, one of the investigators is heard saying: “Poor guy, he’s sad,” in reference to the dog, which sits there and waits. The house can be seen as very cluttered in the newly released footage as the dog silently sits there. It appears as though the animal is protecting its owner in the most heartbreaking way.