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Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has announced that she is preparing to move house and ‘downsize,’ with her having teased that she is looking ahead to a ‘fresh break’

Helen Flanagan has revealed that she’s preparing to move house. The former Coronation Street cast member has shared that she’s looking forward to the “fresh break” but she’s also expressed some concern over “downsizing”.

Helen, 34, announced recently that she’s in the process of leaving her home in Bolton, Greater Manchester after getting the property four years ago. She had initially lived in the eight-bedroom house with her now ex-partner Scott Sinclair, 36, and their three children, prior to the couple’s separation in 2022.

The Celebs Go Dating star has revealed that she will be “downsizing” though as she considers relocating to London. She spoke about moving house on an episode of the Declutter Hub Podcast.

Helen said: “It actually makes me sad that I’m gonna be leaving this house soon because I actually put so much effort into it.” She added whilst a guest on the podcast: “I put like a lot of my savings into like doing the house up and stuff, and making it look really beautiful.”

She said that it’s a “big house” though. Helen explained: “It’s an eight bedroomed house which is obviously really hard to keep on top of. I mean, I feel really lucky to to live here – well, soon to have lived here – because it is gorgeous but it’s a lot to like keep on top of.”

Helen Flanagan, pictured with her three children, has revealed that she’s preparing to move house(Image: Instagram/Helen Flanagan)

The actor said the house provided more space than when her and Scott were renting as a family. Helen then continued: “I think I’m gonna struggle to… Obviously when I do [move] because obviously I will be downsizing so much.”

She said that whilst she’s “down to Earth” and didn’t want to “sound a certain way,” she suspects it will “feel weird” living in a smaller property after being in her current home. She added: “Obviously, I will get used to it, I’m sure.”

Helen shared: “But it will feel weird to downsize everything because I’m gonna have to get rid of so much more because, for example, all my beautiful furniture that I’ve bought it’s designed for this house.” She added: “It won’t fit in my new house, y’know, which is fine.”

She’s lived at her current home for four years after moving in with her now ex Scott Sinclair and their kids(Image: Helen Flanagan/Instagram)

She went on to share that a smaller property will be more “manageable”. Helen – whose partner Robbie Talbot is said to have lived with her at one point – shared: “I think it will be better for me, actually, to be honest with you, to live in a small house because I think it might be more manageable for me.”

At the time of recording the podcast, Helen revealed that she hadn’t yet “chosen” her new house. She shared that she was considering relocating to London, which would be “amazing for work” but hadn’t decided.

She said: “I don’t know if I’m best, because it’s not that far on the train, to just keep commuting.” Helen then went on to say: “But I kind of feel like I want a fresh break. I don’t know if I kind of want to stay in my hometown.”

Helen – who has spoken about her mental health in recent years and discussed financial difficulties just months ago, saying that at one point she “lost basically all [her] money” – suggested that she wants “a change” following a challenging period in her life. She said: “I feel like I want like a change because, even though everything’s great now, it’s been a really kind of quite heavy few years for me.”

Tiffany Pollard appeared on Celebrity Big Brother’s spin-off show, Late & Live, and recreated one of the most iconic scenes from her previous stint in the famous house

Tiffany Pollard gave fans what they wanted as she appeared on Celebrity Big Brother’s spin-off show, Late & Live. Straight away, the American recreated one of the most iconic scenes in the history of the show.

Talking to AJ Odudu on the ITV show, Tiffany thrilled viewers as she recreated the “David’s dead” moment. AJ was revealing this year’s housemates when she discussed Jack P Shepherd’s Coronation Street character David Platt with Tiffany.

She explained how previous scenes on the Coronation Street cobbles left fans thinking David was dead, leaving Tiffany to act out her famous scene and shout “David’s dead?” in an eccentric manner.

When on the show in 2016, she mistook ‘David’s dead’ for the wrong David. While the world was mourning the death of music icon David Bowie, the celebrities had been forced to live together for weeks with no news from the outside world.

Tiffany Pollard and Angie Bowie(Image: REX/Shutterstock)

Housemate Angie Bowie confided in Tiffany that her ex husband Bowie had died. Angie was told about the singer’s passing and was understandably visibly upset.

Angie told Tiffany “David’s dead” and asked her to not tell anyone. However, her emotions took over and she ran through the house shouting the sad news everywhere. But she got it wrong as she thought the news was regarding David Gest, who was also a housemate at the time.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, fans shared the love of her recreation. One user gushed: “They actually recreated it! #BBUK #CBB #CBBUK #CBBLL.” Another added: “Tiffany Pollard recreating David’s Dead is already the best thing that’s ever happened in the history of Late & Live #CBBUK #CBBLL.” And a third said: “Tiffany recreating David’s dead with David platt omg give her a knighthood, an Oscar and a Nobel prize ASAP #CBBLL #cbbuk”

Tiffany recreated the famous ‘David’s dead’ moment(Image: REX/Shutterstock)

Tiffany also said she has been obsessed with the current season as she excitedly discussed the show. However, she went on to say she wouldn’t like to head back into the house, much to the disappointment of her fans.

AJ and her guests chatted about the latest eviction nominations too, sharing their confusion with the New York v LA “beef” between Patsy Palmer and Trisha Goddard.

The duo are both currently up for eviction alongside Jack. The trio received the most nominations from their fellow housemates in the latest episode.

EastEnders star Patsy was named by six of her co-stars. Whilst Coronation Street cast member Jack and presenter Trisha received four nominations each.

Patsy was nominated by Trisha, Angellica Bell, Chesney Hawkes, Chris Hughes, Danny Beard and JoJo Siwa. Trisha was nominated by Chesney, Chris, Patsy and Ella Rae Wise.

Jack – who had also been up for the first eviction – received nominations from Angellica, Danny, Trisha and Donna Preston. The actor had received nominations from those four housemates last time too.

Celebrity Big Brother star Sir Michael Fabricant has claimed that axed housemate Micky Rourke said a lot more that ‘could not be broadcast’ before he was removed from the house

Micky Rourke’s unaired comments from Celebrity Big Brother revealed by Sir Michael Fabricant(Image: ITV)

Former Celebrity Big Brother star Sir Michael Fabricant has revealed that axed housemate Micky Rourke, 72, said a lot “which could not be broadcast” before being sensationally removed from the house over the weekend.

Rourke, 72, agreed to leave the ITV1 show at the weekend after “further use of inappropriate language” and “instances of unacceptable behaviour”.

He was first warned by Big Brother after using “unacceptable language and behaviour” towards JoJo following homophobic comments about her sexuality. He then proceeded to use “sexual language” towards The Only Way Is Essex star Ella Rae Wise, and “language and behaviour” that “was threatening and aggressive” towards Love Island star Chris Hughes.

Sir Michael, who was the first contestant to leave the show this year, has now claimed not every offensive comment Rourke made during his time in the house aired on TV.

During a discussion on Twitter (X) on Monday, the former Tory MP responded to a fan questioning why “people can’t even use the word fag anymore” when referring to cigarettes. Last week, Rourke claimed he was using the term to refer to smoking after making homophobic remarks about JoJo.

Sir Michael Fabricant claims the Hollywood actor said even more offensive things inside the house (Image: ITV)

“Yeah, but that wasn’t said in isolation,” Sir Michael replied to the Twitter user recalling Rourke’s use of the slur. “There was a lot more, some of which could not be broadcast.”

In a conversation during his first few days in the Celebrity Big Brother house, Rourke probed JoJo, asking: “Where’s the smoke room? Where’s the cigarette room? ,” and then inquiring: “Do you like girls or boys?”.

JoJo answered: “Me? Girls. My partner is non-binary,” It’s then that Rourke made a shocking remark: “If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore.” Unfazed, JoJo ensured him: “I can guarantee I’ll still be gay and I’ll still be in a very happy relationship.”

Later, as Rourke headed out to the garden, he questioned Chris about eviction choices. He told the Love Island legend: “I’m going to vote the lesbian out real quick.” Overhearing this, JoJo confronted him, stating: “That’s homophobic, if that was your reasoning.”

Chris attempted to intervene, cautioning Mickey, “You can’t do that Mickey,” but Rourke repeated his earlier sentiment. He then added, “I need a fag,” while gesturing dismissively towards JoJo, prompting Chris to intercede again, insisting: “Mickey, you can’t say that.

Rourke was warned over his comments aimed at JoJo(Image: ITV)

“I know. I was talking about a cigarette,” Mickey snapped back, leaving JoJo visibly perturbed by his homophobia while Chris attempted to console her.

Rourke’s eventual exit came after he was saved by the public when he was put up for eviction on Friday alongside former Tory MP Sir Michael and Coronation Street star Jack.

Before leaving, Mickey apologised and said: “I stepped over the line. And I take responsibility for doing the wrong thing. Because I lost my temper, and I’ve been trying to work on it my whole life and I wish I would have had better self-control and I’m very sorry.”

In the wake of Rourke’s dismissal, EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer has received the most nominations from the Big Brother housemates and will be up for eviction alongside Corrie star Jack P Shepherd and TV presenter Trisha Goddard.

The nominations come ahead of Tuesday night’s live evictions where the public will vote on a housemate to eject from the Big Brother House. One of the housemates that put Patsy up for eviction was Dance Moms star Jojo Siwa.

Jojo said: “Patsy has been an asset to the house. She’s been cooking, she’s been beautiful, she’s been amazing. But I have seen a side of Patsy that has been a bit, I like to call it finger pointy. I think team players are what we need in the house, and I think Patsy hasn’t really shown that in the last few days.”

Trisha and Jack both received four nominations each, with Trisha being nominated Chesney Hawkes, Chris Hughes, Ella Rae Wise and Patsy while Jack was selected by Angellica Bell, Danny Beard, Donna Preston and Trisha.

Celebrity Big Brother will return to ITV1 on Tuesday at 9pm.

Celebrity Big Brother 2025 viewers were left asking what JoJo Siwa had drawn out on Chris Hughes’ hand with her finger in a secret gesture as the other housemates slept

Celebrity Big Brother fans think they know what JoJo Siwa was trying to communicate to Chris Hughes in secret during an odd scene on Monday.

The US star was shown drawing something with her finger on Love Island star Chris’ hand, amid their blossoming friendship. Some fans admitted they were confused by the pair’s close bond, with some calling it “weird” as others supported the duo.

But something at the end of the episode on Monday left many viewers asking what was going on. As some guessed JoJo was trying to share a message through code that could be a rule break, others thought she was trying to tell him something not related to the game.

JoJo was seen laying on the floor by Chris’ bed as all the housemates went to sleep. She had her arm stretched out, before JoJo grabbed his hand and began ‘drawing’ on it with her finger.

It was clear she was trying to spell something out, and Chris couldn’t decode it. She whispered to him that he needed to “think about it” and that it “made sense” but Chris was unsure.

Celebrity Big Brother 2025 viewers were left asking what JoJo Siwa had drawn out on Chris Hughe’s hand(Image: ITV)

He wasn’t the only one as viewers all began trying to figure out what JoJo was doing, and what she’d drawn out. Some fans believed it was clear what the message was as others questioned if it was code for something.

Taking to X, many fans began predicting she was telling her pal she loved him, possibly drawing an “I heart you” on his palm. Others were wondering if she was trying to give him a message.

One fan said, believing she was explaining her reason for being on the floor: “She spells out ‘HOT’ he was surprised why she was on the floor I think she was trying to tell him she’s too hot.” Another fan said: “Jojo could have noticed how Ella has been acting towards Chris and was telling him, and spelling it out so nobody would hear.”

Celebrity Big Brother fans think they know what JoJo Siwa was trying to communicate to Chris Hughes (Image: ITV)

A third theory added: “Did JoJo do 143? I love you?!?!?” as a fourth said: “I heart U probably.” A further suggestion said: “I’ve got a feeling that Jojo wrote that Ella likes Chris.”

It comes amid fans wondering if they had figured out Ella Rae Wise’ ‘feud’ with the pair amid their growing friendship. In the latest episode she blamed it as her reason, or one of her reasons, for nominating Chris for eviction.

The TOWIE star claimed JoJo was “not her cup of tea”, calling her out for being too loud. She even appeared to accuse her of being fake, suggesting she couldn’t possibly be that energetic at home.

In a dig at the singer she said: “There’s not an off switch” and added: “You’re not like that all the time at home, you’re not, of course you’re not. My mum would tell me to calm the f**k down.”

The US star was shown drawing something with her finger on Love Island star Chris’ hand(Image: ITV)

Viewers were quick to suggest they knew what was the reason behind the growing “feud” though, and why Ella was making digs at JoJo. Fans wondered if it was down to drama with Chris, and maybe she was jealous of JoJo and Chris’s blossoming friendship, maybe wanting to spend more time with the star.

One viewer posted: “Ella is 1000000% picking on JoJo because she’s jealous,” as another said: “Ella watching Chris hang out with Jojo instead of her.” A third fan commented: “That Ella is very clearly jealous of Chris and JoJo lol.”

As for Ella’s nomination towards Chris, one fan said: “Ella’s bitter nominations didn’t even make sense. If Chris was playing a game, why would he only be spending time with Jojo? He’d surely be making effort with everyone so they kept him in.”

Katy Perry brought Orlando Bloom and their daughter Daisy to watch from the sidelines as she set off from Texas to space today, and her four-year-old daughter couldn’t hide her reaction

While Katy Perry was launched into space with other famous women, her daughter and partner were left on solid ground

Katy Perry’s young daughter Daisy Dove Bloom proudly smiled as the chart-mauling pops tar made history. Countless people from across the world watched live as the New Shepard NS-31 mission set out today, flying an all-female crew into space.

The special mission was operated by Jeff Bezos’ aerospace company Blue Origin, and saw Bezos’ partner, Lauren Sanchez handpick CBS News journalist Gayle King, aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe, film producer Kerianne Flynn, and civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen to join her and Katy, 40, in space.

The trip only lasted a matter of minutes in a self-flying rocket, with a quick boost into space followed by four minutes to float around and look out of the window, and then a short journey home.

Little Daisy was all smiles as she watched her mum fly to space and land minutes later – while dad Orlando Bloom seemed much more scared

While some kids might be terrified by the idea of standing and watching their mum fly into the unknown, Daisy seemed in awe as she stood by the sidelines and smiled up at the rocket ship.

The group of famous women departed at 2:30 UK time, and Daisy was shown on the live stream standing at the launch site in Van Horn, Texas, and waiting with other loved ones for the lucky astronauts to return.

Daisy looked adorable with messy blond hair and a warm jacket, and smiled toothily at the sky as someone – perhaps dad Orlando Bloom, who was photographed covering his face in fear – wrapped their arms around her.

While Katy Perry was launched into space with other famous women, her daughter and partner were left on solid ground(Image: INSTAGRAM)

Katy opened up about her experiences as soon as she touched back down on solid ground, sharing that the experience made her feel “connected to love.”

After kissing the earth, Katy also revealed that she’d brought a little daisy to see space with her, and that flying into the stars only made her love being a mum even more.

Pop star Katy even took a daisy to space with her, after dedicating the rocket trip to her daughter

“This experience is second to being a mum… and that’s why it was hard for me to go, because that’s all my love right there,” she said of Daisy standing nearby, admitting that fears of leaving her little girl weighed on her mind when she debated whether to join the flight.

She added: “And I have to surrender and trust that the universe is going to take care of me and protect me and also my family and my daughter because I am full up from being able to get that gift of being a mum and to go to space is incredible and I wanted to model courage and worthiness and fearlessness.”

Katy previously shared that she was dedicating the trip to Daisy, and that she wanted to show her daughter and other young girls that science can be “glam” – alongside encouraging them to be brave and follow their dreams.

A popular radio presenter has suffered a ‘sizeable’ bleed on the brain and two aneurysms, her sister-in-law has confirmed in a social media update on the star’s behalf

A popular radio presenter has suffered a bleed on the brain, her sister-in-law has confirmed.

Scottish presenter Lynne Hoggan became unwell a few weeks ago. The presenter of shows on Clyde 1, Forth 1, Tay FM, North Sound and MFR was taken to hospital. There, doctors discovered a “sizeable” bleed on the brain as well as two aneurysms

Posting on Lynne’s Instagram account, sister-in-law Rachel said: “A little life update- from Lynne’s sister in law, Rachel (as instructed by Lynne herself.)

“I appreciate a lot of you have been messaging Lynne and wondering where she has been lately. Unfortunately, a week ago she took unwell and it turned out to be a sizeable bleed on the brain which was two aneurysms.”

Radio presenter Lynne Hoggan has been hospitalised ( 
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She added: “She has now had surgery and stents put in her brain and is recovering in the best care possible.”

In a second update she continued: “Lynne still has a long way to go and will be in hospital for a while and is unable to communicate properly at the moment whilst she is recovering.

“She appreciates all the love and support and will be in touch with all the individuals that have reached out to her once she is better.”

Followers and friends took to the comments section to send well wishes. Among them was her ex-Pure Radio colleague DJ Robin Galloway, who wrote: “Shocked to hear this news. Radio and life needs Lynne Hoggan on it and in it.

Lynne Hoggan’s sister-in-law shared the health update ( 
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“Praying for a full and speedy recovery. A special talent and cherished friend.”

Another follower added: “Please send my love to Lynne and if she needs anything at all don’t hesitate to reach out,” while a third said: “Sending love to you and the whole family!”

Laura Woods was among those also clicking the like button on the uploads.

Lynne began her career on the airwaves in 1999 in Dundee. She has previously featured on Wave FM and Pure Radio before she moved to Bauer Media stations. Hey Rayo biography listed her show as: “Lynne has the Biggest Hits, the Biggest Throwbacks.”

Lynne Hoggan was sent well wishes on social media ( 
Image:
lynneontheradio/Instagram)She also hosted the Sex Rated podcast in 2019. She took on the duties alongside the wife of former Celtic footballer Kris Commons, Lisa Hague.

The podcast focussed on all things sex related and promised that nothing is off the table from “Real Women” that “Talk Real Sex”. However, after one season, the show is yet to return.

Lynne has over 11,000 followers on her Instagram account and regularly posts on the platform.

Recently, she shared an update which included 16 images from her 2025 so far. Among the images was a staff badge for Franz Ferdinand Live & Up Close.

Another image saw her sitting at the microphone for her show while holding a pair of headphones, while a third saw her pose in a zebra-print suit. She threw up the peace sign as she snapped in image of herself in a mirror.

They’ve had a turbulent relationship but just a month after their split, it seems Jac Jossa and Dan Osborne are back on – as they ‘remember why they were together in the first place’

Jac Jossa and Dan Osborne ‘trying to fall back in love’ on make-or-break hols(Image: Clint Brewer Photography / BACKGRID)

Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne looked every inch a couple in love on their recent sunshine holiday with their two daughters Ella, 9, and Mia, 6, in Mexico, despite declaring just a month ago that they had split. The ‘make-or-break’ holiday – which also saw them joined by Dan’s son, 11, from a previous relationship and Jac’s mum Selina – seems to have worked its magic as a source exclusively claims that the pair are ‘trying to fall back in love with each other again.’

They add, “They’ve had a rocky, up and down relationship so now they’re trying to do things differently and give each other more space at home, while enjoying this holiday.

Dan could be seen kissing the back of Jacqueline’s neck(Image: Clint Brewer Photography / BACKGRID)

“Jacqueline and Dan want to be together for their children and do want to be a family, but now it’s a case of remembering why they were together in the first place. It’s been a tough road and they know things need to change to make this work.”

As they lay by the pool, EastEnders favourite Jac, 33, was seen beaming, her former TOWIE star husband Dan, 33, seeming to nuzzle her neck playfully as she relaxed on a sunbed at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, giving every indication that they couldn’t be happier.

The couple appeared to be very comfortable around one another(Image: Clint Brewer Photography / BACKGRID)

According to body language expert Adrianne Carter, the happy sun-kissed photos indicate a relationship that is in a great place.

“This looks like a couple that is back on track to me”, she says. “There are no signs of tension or hesitancy between Jac and Dan. It looks like they are trying to get their relationship back on track.”

She adds, “There’s warmth there and there are plenty of sweet intimacy displays between this couple – all really does seem well.”

Jac and Dan were incredibly tactile with one another by the pool(Image: Clint Brewer Photography / BACKGRID)

An onlooker at the five-star hotel told the Sun: “Dan and Jac looked like any normal couple. There were a few Brits at the resort, but no one recognised them and they were left alone to relax and enjoy quality time together.”

It’s a far cry from the turbulent place the couple, whose relationship has been severely tested in the past, seemed to be in a month ago when they made the shock announcement they were going their separate ways.

In a joint statement issued by the couple it was revealed: “Jacqueline and Dan are handling things privately. Their children remain their top priority, surrounded by love and care from both parents — something that will never change.”

The pair are reportedly trying to fall back in love with one another(Image: Clint Brewer Photography / BACKGRID)

Not long after, Jac, who plays Lauren Branning in the Walford soap, was pictured having secretly spent a night at Dan’s house.

Back in January, the couple were not for the first time forced to deny split claims, with friends saying they were “upset and hurt” at the allegations, after they put their home up for sale.

The couple, who met in 2013, tied the knot in 2017 at a country manor house in Cheshire. But their union has been rocked by cheating scandals. Dan was seen getting cosy with Love Islander Gabby Allen on a yacht in Marbella in April 2018.

Jac and Dan held hands by the pool(Image: Clint Brewer Photography / BACKGRID)

This was followed a month later by reports that Jac, who was pregnant at the time, had squared up to a mystery woman over claims of a romp with Dan just months after the couple’s wedding.

In 2020, Jacqueline denied reports that she had walked out on her husband after questioning him over a flirty message to Gabby, who apparently did not respond. Dan confessed publicly to having made “mistakes”. He said: “I’ve done things I shouldn’t have done.”

Samantha Davis, who was married to Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis, died in March last year aged 53 after a long illness, leaving an estate worth more than half a million pounds to her family

Actress Samantha Davis, the late wife of Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis, died as a result of a cardiac arrest following complications of essential surgery it has been confirmed.

Following an inquest, Senior Coroner for Inner West London, Professor Fiona Wilcox, said: “I am satisfied that the medical cause of death should be arrhythmic cardiac arrest and complications following left thoracotomies.

“In my view, the stress of everything together has precipitated this arrhythmic cardiac arrest in a lady who was not known to have any previous arrhythmia problems.”

She added: “I have found nothing but excellent care being delivered to this lady and all of her complications were appropriately managed. It is frankly heartbreaking that the surgery itself was successful only for complications to arise and to cause her death.”.

Samantha Davis with her husband and their children at a film premiere in November 2022 ( 
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David Lawrence, a cardiothoracic surgeon at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), said Ms Davis’ condition was “progressing well”. Samantha had a surgical chest drain removed on March 19 and a final drain removed on March 23.

Giving evidence, Mr Lawrence added: “Very sadly, on the night this happened the original plan had been that she would be discharged home the following day.

“We had good evidence that this patient had a chest x-ray that was acceptable, very stable observations and this patient did not bleed during the day.”

He also added he did not believe the hospital “would have done anything differently”, adding that Ms Davis was a “delightful lady”.

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The film star, who met Warwick at the tender age of 17, died at the age of 53 in March 2024. Warwick publicly announced her passing with an emotional tribute. He said in statement: “Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. I miss her hugs. She was a unique character, always seeing the sunny side of life she had a wicked sense of humour and always laughed at my bad jokes.”

In the moving announcement, Warwick, who met Samantha on the set of George Luca’s film Willow, went on to describe his late wife as his “most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career”. Their children Harrison and Annabelle also paid tribute to their late mother, stating that her “love and happiness carried us through our whole lives”. “Mum is our best friend and we’re honoured to have received a love like hers,” they added.

Warwick Davis and his wife Samantha ( 
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In November, nine months on from Samantha’s passing, it was reported that Warwick was the sole trustee in his late wife’s will. Documents obtained by The Sun revealed her estate was valued at £536,830 at the time of her death. It’s understood that her last will and testament, signed in 1998, remained unchanged for the rest of her life.

Samantha, born on January 30, 1971, as Samantha D. Burroughs, suffered from achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder causing disproportionate dwarfism. She was recognised for her roles in Through the Dragon’s Eye, ShortFellas and Honky Sausages, and even had an uncredited role alongside her husband in the 1988 film Willow.

It was on the set of Willow where Samantha and Warwick first crossed paths as teenagers. Warwick, then 17, was already known for his role as Ewok Wicket in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Samantha, aged 16, was the daughter of Peter Burroughs, a co-star in Willow, where Warwick secured the lead role opposite Val Kilmer.

Their romance blossomed on set, with Samantha working as an extra, leading to four years of courtship before they tied the knot in 1991. In his tribute to Samantha in March, Warwick thanked his wife for her support throughout his career and credited her for his success in the industry.

Warwick Davis in Willow ( 
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“With her by my side, I was sure I could achieve anything, it was like having a super-power,” Warwick stated as he announced his beloved wife’s death. “Without Sammy, there would have been no Tenable quiz show, no Willow series. No Idiot Abroad Series 3. She was passionate about helping people, without judgment. She had time for everyone and a genuine listening ear.”

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Loose Women star Ruth Langsford was forced to apologise after Prue Leith made a slip-up during Monday’s show

Loose Women host Ruth Langsford was forced to issue an apology after Prue Leith swore live on-air.

The Great British Bake Off judge appeared on Monday’s (April 14) edition of the hit ITV daytime show, where she spoke about her new cooking series, Prue Leith’s Cotswolds Kitchen.

The programme follows Prue as she cooks some of her all-time favourite dishes in her own kitchen in the Cotswolds.

She is joined by a variety of celebrity guests throughout the episodes, as well as her husband, John Playfair – who she married in 2016.

Addressing John’s cameo on the new show, Loose Women panellist Coleen Nolan said: “What’s this I hear about your husband stealing your thunder a bit.”

Prue Leith accidentally swore on Monday’s (April 14) Loose Women(Image: ITV)

Prue bluntly responded: “I’m seriously p***ed off,” which immediately elicited laughs from the studio audience.

Quickly realising that she had made a blunder, Prue then said: “Sorry, I’m sorry.”

“I do have to apologise for that slightly fruity language from our Dame, just in case anybody was offended,” Ruth interjected, as Prue continued to apologise.

Speaking about her husband’s appearance on her show, Prue said: “Honestly, the fact is he is such a charmer. I only let him onto the show because it’s his house and if we’re going to have a crew there for two weeks and the whole house taken over, it’s going to be a bit unfair.

Prue has been married to John Playfair since 2016

“So, I thought if he was involved he wouldn’t mind all the cables and clutter and so on. Well, that was a mistake.”

The TV cook then explained that John has now started getting recognised in public, with several fans sharing their admiration for him in the supermarket.

“The best thing he does [on the show] is he goes off to find food heroes,” Prue added.

The second season of Prue Leith’s Cotswolds Kitchen returned to ITV last month, and features more snippets of the star’s secluded home life, as well as some star-studded guests.

The likes of Lulu, Kelly Brook, JB Gill, Lisa Hogan and Charlotte Church have appeared on the latest episodes.

Loose Women airs weekdays on ITV1 and ITVX at 12.30pm

After Michael Fabricant was accused by Trisha Goddard of ‘Islamophobia’, he took aim at her on Late & Live and says others are also starting to feel ‘uncomfortable’

Legendary talk show host Trisha and Michael didn’t see eye-to-eye(Image: ITV)

Axed Michael Fabricant launched into Trisha Goddard and told the talk show queen to ‘keep her gob shut’. The Tory – the first housemate to be given the boot on Friday night – lashed out at Trisha after the pair exchanged words in week one. Things got heated when Trisha accused him of ‘Islamophobia’ – and it doesn’t seem like the politician has moved on from their argument.

During the show’s shopping task last week, Chesney Hawkes asked Michael his thoughts on immigration, which prompted Trisha to get involved. Chesney shared his experience of being of Jewish descent to which, Michael responded: “Jewish people when they usually come to this country believe, do in Rome as the Roman’s do.”

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Michael Fabricant was accused by Trisha of ‘Islamophobia’(Image: ITV)

He added: “Do not come to this country if your aim is to change everybody to your way of thinking.” Sparking outrage in Trisha, she immediately jumped in and asked: “Hang on! Are you slipping into Islamophobia? Because you’re going to have trouble.” Defending his comment, Michael added: “Who mentioned Islam?”

Listening to Michael’s defence, Trisha told him, “It’s getting dangerous,” as she stood firm that Michael was not being misunderstood. Continuing with his defence, Michael said: “I’m trying to explain this country has benefited from wave upon wave of immigration.”

Speaking on last night’s CBB spin off show Late & Live, Michael made another dig while chatting to host Will Best. “There’s one person who I felt uncomfortable with and I’m pleased to see that in this episode since that it’s beginning to gel with others,” he said on the programme.

“I thought there was something wrong with me. But I’m beginning to see that Trisha is getting on other people’s tits too.” He didn’t stop there and had another poke, saying: “If Trish is watching this on a recording, Trish if you’re not sure where something is going, keep your gob shut.”

The much-loved TV presenter, 67, admitted that she said the time was finally right to go on the ITV show amid her terminal cancer diagnosis as Trisha hopes to remind people to live their lives to the fullest. Speaking on Davina McCall’s hit podcast, Begin Again, Trisha, who is living with incurable stage four breast cancer, said that her eldest daughter Billie was the one who inspired her to finally agree to being on the show after being asked by producers ‘every single year’ to join the lineup.

The TV presenter also finally decided that her time to shine in the Celebrity Big Brother house was upon her after she previously declined going on the show while she was in the height of money struggles. At the time, Trisha was left so broke that she was asking her children for money, and decided that was no way to live anymore.

When asked by podcast host Davina, 57, for her reasoning for finally saying yes, Trisha explained: “Let me be honest, money wise, I’ve been asked a couple of times before when, sort of, the public didn’t know, but I was really brassic. You know, divorced, having to pay people out, all that stuff. Really, I mean seriously, like borrowing money from my kids for a while and I still said there’s no way I was going to do it.”