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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.”

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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.

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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?

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

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.

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?

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 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

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 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(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.”

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 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 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.

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.

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 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’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.

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’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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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.

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“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 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(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 (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 (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(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.

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 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.”

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 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(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(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 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.

Gavin & Stacey legend Larry Lamb was supported by his BBC co-stars at the launch of his debut novel titled All Wrapped Up in London on Tuesday evening

The cast of Gavin & Stacey reunited for a special occasion

The cast of Gavin & Stacey have reunited for one last story. Larry Lamb was joined by his on screen wife Alison Steadman, Ade Scarborough and Melanie Walters at his book launch in London, to celebrate the publication of his debut novel All Wrapped Up.

The Gavin and Stacey cast members posed for photos together, reuniting following the hugely popular Christmas finale. Larry, who played Mick Shipman in the hit series posed with on-screen wife Alison Steadman (Pamela Shipman) and with fellow cast members Melanie Walters (Gwen West) and Ade Scarborough (Pete Sutcliffe).

And although they were not at the launch in Soho, other cast members spoke fondly of Larry’s storytelling. James Corden said: “Some of my fondest memories of being on the set of Gavin and Stacey were listening to Larry Lamb tell incredible stories. He is one of the best.”

Larry Lamb is celebrating his latest career venture(Image: Pete Jones)

Larry’s new novel is set behind the scenes on a film set on a Caribbean island and follows the story of Killian Wilde – a first assistant director who is determined to see his film through – if the chaos doesn’t consume them first. Between managing an impossible lead actor, navigating power struggles on and off set, and a crew member vanishing under mysterious circumstances, the production is at risk of falling apart.

It comes after Larry, 77, recently discussed his exciting new literary project on The One Show earlier this month alongside Jill Halfpenny. At the time, hosts Gethin Jones and Clara Amfo delved into Larry and Jill’s latest drama series, The Feud, where they portray father and daughter, Clara shifted gears to discuss Larry’s newfound love for penning novels.

He was joined by his on-screen wife, Alison Steadman (Image: Pete Jones)

Larry opened up about his debut novel, All Wrapped Up, saying: “Well it’s an adventure story, that’s what it is. It’s all about a first assistant director, who’s running a film out in the Caribbean.

His job as first assistant director, working man, is to hold on and keep everything as he should but unfortunately, the whole thing is unravelling around him. It’s like everybody’s life at work, that’s what it is and that’s what has got me doing it.”

Previously, Larry had expressed his desire for his book to highlight the often overlooked heroes behind the scenes of television. Opening up about his inspiration for a recent book, Larry lavished high praise on the folks behind the scenes during an interview with The Bookseller: “Maybe from the first set I was on.

The cast have maintained a close relationship since meeting on the show(Image: Pete Jones)

“I love acting, but I realised right away that the crew are the unsung heroes: the electricians, set builders, wardrobe, caterers… regular working people who happen to be doing something people find fascinating.”

He further explained the rationale behind his narrative choices by saying: “I’ve thrown romance and action into the book, but sets are full of drama because even little things can tip you over – airplane noise overhead, the weather, the budget suddenly drying up – and you are so vulnerable.”

Besides his literary pursuits, Larry is best known to millions as Mick Shipman, dad of titular character Gavin in the smash-hit sitcom Gavin and Stacey.

The trailer for new movie Jafaican has been released and it’s safe to say that people have a lot to say about Peter Andre’s latest role and the singer’s attempt at a Jamaican accent

A new film featuring Peter Andre as a Jamaican gangster has divided the internet and forced the Mysterious Girl singer to delete his teaser posts for his big movie role. The trailer for the movie, titled Jafaican, was released this week, leaving many viewers in fits of laughter thanks to Peter’s character.

However, some have raised an eyebrow at the fact that Peter dons a dreadlock wig and puts on a Jamaican accent for his feature film outing. Many have questioned “why is Jamaica always the butt of the joke” and some have even gone as far to brand the film racist.

The plot is teased as follows: “Desperate to secure £35,000 for his gran’s care, small-time crook Gazza jumps on a risky tip-off and hatches a daring scam. With just 21 days to pull it off, he must immerse himself in Jamaican culture to con his way between London and Jamaica.”

Peter Andre’s new movie role hasn’t gone down too well on Twitter (Image: Radioactive Pictures/Youtube)

The two-minute trailer kicks off with Gary Buckle (Gazza), player by Peter, in London, describing himself as a ‘wheeler-dealer and troublemaker’. However, he soon finds himself in a tight spot when he’s told he needs to fork out £35,000 for his grandmother’s care home fees.

After a failed attempt to quickly amass wealth through a poker game, Gazza is forced to explore other options, eventually agreeing to impersonate a gangster for a hefty sum of £3 million.

His journey takes him to Jamaica, where he’s tasked with ‘posing as the gangster, steal his dough and hope to live’. Gazza then proclaims ‘all I’ve got to do is learn the Jamaican accent’, leading viewers to witness his exaggerated attempts – complete with a faux dreadlocks wig.

People have raised concerns over Peter wearing fake dreadlocks and putting on a Jamaican accent (Image: Radioactive Pictures/Youtube)

Peter shared the trailer with his fans on both Instagram and Twitter (X) on Tuesday but has since deleted his tweet amid a massive backlash. “This is actually so gross and I don’t know why Jamaica is always everybody’s punchline. Wishing the worst for everyone involved especially you Peter Andre,” one critic fumed.

Another added: “Just saw the trailer for @MrPeterAndre new film disrespecting Rastafari – a religion in Jamaica – and mocking Jamaican culture in general, guess what he plays – a white Jamaican criminal. I want to know why these people don’t find stereotypes about their own culture to film.”

“A couple of years ago, Peter Andre was a presenter on GB News. This actually tracks, lol. It’s on brand for him,” one wrote as they quoted Peter’s now-deleted tweet featuring the trailer. Another added: “There’s a movie coming out with Peter Andre in a dreadlock wig pretending to be Jamaican. Is this really what we’re doing in 2025?”

Peter is yet to comment on the backlash(Image: Radioactive Pictures/Youtube)

However, a few viewed the trailer as funny. “Sorry a film where Peter Andre has to pose as a Jamaican gangster to pay for his Grans care home. It might just be peak art,” one Twitter user sarcastically wrote. However, some social media users have praised Peter’s latest venture, with one writing: “When will we get to watch it can’t wait.”

“Congratulations Peter I’m so happy for you well done your acting is perfection. I’m so looking forward to seeing it I can’t wait I’m so excited,” said a second. A third wrote: “Congratulations Peter well done looking forward to seeing it.”

Amid the backlash on Tuesday, the official Instagram account for Jafaican shared a screenshot of an article covering the reaction to the trailer with the headline: “Peter Andre debuts ‘disturbing’ fake Jamaican accent in bonkers new movie trailer.”

“WHO DONT LOVE A GOOD STORY..” the account captioned the screenshot. “The film will be out in selected cinemas in May so make sure you follow us here and @jafaicanthemovie for more info, to win tickets and get exclusive behind the scenes scoop.”

The Mirror has contacted Peter Andre for comment on this story.