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With the Christmas holidays just a few weeks away, it now seems safe to assume that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will be staying stateside. According to a royal insider, Meghan and Harry have been snubbed when it comes to celebrating Christmas at Sandringham per tradition, and though it’s been years since they gathered with Harry’s family for the holidays, this time, it appears they weren’t even given the option if they wanted to.

According to what an insider told People, the couple did not receive an invite to Sandringham, where the royals famously take their Christmas walk every year as they celebrate the holiday. Both Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace have declined to comment on the situation.

That walk was more than a year before the Sussexes would announce that they were walking away from royal life entirely ahead of their move to California, which is now their home base. Though Meghan and Harry have traveled back and forth between the United States and the United Kingdom for bigger royal events in the years since, the Christmas holidays have never been one of them.

They also weren’t invited to Trooping the Colour over the summer, as People pointed out — and it doesn’t seem that they’ve spent much time with the royals at all, even though Harry has found himself in the UK multiple times in the past several months.
For Harry. it reminds him that he doesn’t have any of his side of the family to celebrate with,” the source said. “The kids won’t be seeing their cousins, and that was one of his favorite things growing up — all the cousins playing together at Sandringham. It may well even hurt seeing all the royals together, going to church and just enjoying each other’s company

They both really wish that they could have all their families together and have a huge Christmas but they know that will never happen,” the source added. “So they have to make new memories and traditions with their children and those close to them.”

Prince Harry has finally addressed the rumours that he and Meghan Markle are headed for divorce, as the couple have been making a string of solo appearances in recent months

Prince Harry has finally addressed swirling rumours he and Meghan Markle are to divorce.

The Duke of Sussex, 40, engaged in a frank discussion with reporters at the 2024 New York Times DealBook Summit today and, when asked what was actually happening in his personal life, Harry smiles wryly.

Laughing off the speculation, Harry retorted: “Apparently we’ve bought or moved house 10, 12 times. We’ve apparently divorced maybe 10, 12 times as well. So it’s just like, what?” He alluded to the numerous unfounded rumours – posted on social media by trolls – regarding his family life.

Harry took the rumours surrounding his marriage with a pinch of salt. Addressing why he and Meghan aren’t often seen professionally together, which fuels split gossip, the royal quipped to a journalist: “Because you invited me, you should have known,” to the crowd’s delight, reports the Mirror US.

While the Prince faced the music at the 2024 New York Times DealBook Summit, Meghan today attended an awards ceremony thousands of miles away in California. She donned more attire from her designer wardrobe, including a pair of black Stuart Weitzman heels

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are pictured during a trip to Colombia this year ( 
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Shifting to a grave note, he confessed: “I’ve had a lived experience since I was a kid, I’ve seen stories written about myself that aren’t exactly based on reality. I’ve seen stories about members of my family, friends, strangers, all sorts of people.

“And I think when you grow up within that environment, you do find yourself questioning the validity of the information but also what other people are thinking of that as well, and how dangerous it can be over the course of time.”

“The people I feel most sorry about are the trolls. Their hopes are just built and built, and it’s like, ‘Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes,’ and then it doesn’t happen. So I feel sorry for them. Genuinely, I do.”

It appears he and the Duchess of Sussex, who previously tackled similar interview questions in 2021, stand united amidst the relentless divorce rumour mill, even though Harry and Meghan have carried out various solo engagements in recent weeks.

The Duchess of Sussex was thousands of miles away in today in California, attending an awards ceremony. It comes as a German documentary entitled Harry: The Lost Prince included damning criticism this week of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, particularly around how their much-publicised visits to poverty-stricken countries sits uneasily with Meghan’s designer wardrobe.

Speaking on the programme, the Mirror’s Royal Editor, Russell Myers, said: “If you’re going to places like Nigeria, like Colombia, which have huge socio-economic problems, some of the world’s poorest communities in these countries, and you’re turning up wearing tens of thousands of pounds worth of designer clothes – it really doesn’t send the right message.”

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, had in a documentary recently called Harry: The Lost Prince, in which British reporters explored her and Prince Harry’s noble work and their luxury lifestyles

Meghan Markle has been pictured at an awards ceremony flaunting her immaculate sense of style – despite a stark warning this week about her luxury lifestyle.

A German documentary entitled Harry: The Lost Prince included damning criticism this week of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, particularly around how their much-publicised visits to poverty-stricken countries sits uneasily with Meghan’s designer wardrobe.

Speaking on the programme, the Mirror’s Royal Editor, Russell Myers, said: “If you’re going to places like Nigeria, like Colombia, which have huge socio-economic problems, some of the world’s poorest communities in these countries, and you’re turning up wearing tens of thousands of pounds worth of designer clothes – it really doesn’t send the right message.”

Meghan was alone at the event in California as Harry attended the 2024 New York Times DealBook Summit thousands of miles away. The Prince was quizzed there about speculation his marriage with Meghan was ending – but he wryly laughed off the talk.

Meghan Markle couldn’t help but smile as she posed for cameras at the star studded bash

Yet Meghan, 43, turned up to the Tyler Perry awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, California, today donning more attire from her designer wardrobe. The former actress, who starred in Suits, attended the glittering celeb-filled gala while Harry, 40, appeared at the New York Times DealBook Conference, thousands of miles away.

Dressed in a chic black floor length gown, complete with a sweetheart neckline, Meghan channelled her usual sartorial prowess with a sweeping train, while also showcasing her toned legs with a daring thigh high slit. To complete her look, the Duchess kept things simple with a pair of black Stuart Weitzman heels and a silver Logan Hollowell necklace, all finished off with a natural makeup look and pristine up-do.

Although the outfit was a far cry from some of the more eye-catching outfits Meghan has donned in recent years, the classically elegant gown made sure she looked the part of a doting friend, rather than the main event, as she celebrated her close pal Tyler Perry’s milestone achievement as he received the the highest honour from The Paley Center for Media.

Meghan Markle delighted fans when she stepped out in a floor length black evening gown for the occasion

The elegant gown featured a softly shaped sweetheart neckline with sweeping train skirt
The Paley Honours Award is the organisation’s highest honour and recognises people who have made groundbreaking achievements in media that have consistently set the bar for excellence. In this case, Tyler, who also happens to be the godfather to Princess Lilibet, has been awarded the prestigious honour for his prolific career as an actor and filmmaker, which began over 30 years ago.

Yet while Meghan was all smiles as she posed on the red carpet beside her dear friend, the glamorous outing was a far cry from the controversy that has dogged her and her husband in recent days.

Millions watched Harry: The Lost Prince as it aired earlier this week. One veteran soldier, who lost his left arm and had his right leg amputated above the knee after being seriously injured by a landmine blast in Afghanistan in 2008, criticised Harry in the programme.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and honoree actor and director Tyler Perry arrive for The Paley Center for Media gala at the Beverly Wilshire HotelBen McBean who shared a flight home from Afghanistan with the Prince, said: “I just thought, with him kind of whinging about his family and he was saying something about his brother pushing him over or something like that, I was just like, ‘Mate, just leave it out’… You and your brother had a little fisticuffs…but family’s family, you know.”

“If one of my friends fell out with his partner and started posting things on social media and saying my ex is this and that, I’d have told him to shut up as well.”

The documentary even pours scorn on Harry and Meghan for “failing” to mix with wealthy neighbours in the celebrity enclave of Montecito of California, where they have made their home with children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Meghan came under fire earlier this week over her celebrity status, despite stepping back from royal life

Jack Royston, from the podcast The Royal Report, also picked up on the couple’s desire to be “half in and half out” of the Royal family which was dismissed by the late Queen.

He said: “If you have a situation where Harry and Meghan are earning huge amounts of money in Hollywood trading off their reputations, but then they’re also bolstering their reputations by working for the Queen – they’re able to present themselves on the world stage as being these working members of the royal family who are also available for a price.

“That is a huge compromise to demand off the monarchy. If they were to be perceived to be promoting their commercial projects while representing the Queen, then that’s also… starting to border on corruption there because they should never be using the monarchy as a platform.”

The Prince of Wales shared a common trait with his late grandmother the Queen – and it has become apparent this past year as he dealt with both his father and his wife’s cancer diagnoses

Prince William shares a key trait with his late grandmother, the Queen, which has come to the forefront in recent months, according to a royal expert. By his own admission, the past year has been the “hardest” of William’s life, with both his father King Charles, and his wife Princess Kate, diagnosed with cancer within a matter of weeks of each other.

The future King took some time away from his official duties to care for his family before returning to work in April. And he demonstrated a characteristic he shared with the Queen, which helped him navigate through such difficult circumstances. Hello!’s royal expert Emily Nash noted that William appears to have the same ability the late Queen had to “compartmentalise” his feelings in order to be able to resume royal engagements.

“What I found really interesting watching William recently is how much he shares his late grandmother’s ability to compartmentalise,” she said. “If you remember back to those early engagements in the early spring, I’m thinking in particular to him turning up to that event with Tom Cruise – behind the scenes, all manner of stuff was going on. And yet he turns up, smile on his face, he’s able to get on with things.”

She further told Times Radio in May that while William is a private man, he will be grateful for the outpouring of support shown to his family. “Obviously, everywhere he goes now people are offering him good wishes for the Princess, asking after her. And we know he’s a very private man, he’s not about to give chapter and verse on things, but they’ve also shared messages about how much the outpouring of support means to them,” she said.”So I think they’re drawing strength from each other but also from the wider public and the response to her illness.”

It comes as Kate and William prepare to join the King for Christmas as the royals unite following the family’s year-long cancer battle. The festive celebration will mark the first time the royal family have come together en-masse after a tumultuous year for the monarch and the Princess of Wales in light of their cancer battles.. King Charles and Kate even spent time in the same hospital at the same time over several days in January. And the King was said to have ‘toddled’ down the hospital corridor to comfort his beloved daughter-in-law as they both recovered from surgeries.

While the monarch is still receiving weekly treatment, the Princess of Wales revealed in October, after eight months of chemotherapy, that she had finally completed her treatment. Now, royal sources have revealed how the King is ‘delighted’ to have the Prince and Princess and their three children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis – confirmed for Christmas and has already been making plans to celebrate with them and his extended family after such a difficult year. A royal insider told the Mirror : “The King is embracing the Christmas period already and really getting into the spirit. Staff who have seen him this week remarked how happy and healthy he was looking.”

Kim Kardashian was one of the many stars to shine at the 2024 LACMA Art + Film Gala on Saturday in Los Angeles.

On this night the always fashionable reality star, 44, came decked out in a plunging white gown that she accessorized with an antique amethyst piece once worn by the late royal Princess Diana at a 1987 charity event.

Her striking white number showcased her ample cleavage, with the large jewelry piece providing some contrast.

The Keeping Up With The Kardashians alum also donned a pearl choker that resembles another jewelry piece of Diana’s, according to WWD.

The multi-media superstar would add an ivory coat to the ensemble, which she wore off-the-shoulder.

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Kim Kardashian, 44, had every reason to feel like princess when she stepped out to the 2024 LACMA Art + Film Gala on Saturday wearing the Attallah Cross pendant, an antique amethyst piece once famously worn by the late Princess Diana at a charity event in 1987

Kim Kardashian shows off Princess Diana’s cross in revealing outfit

Rounding out her overall look for the event, Kardashian had her dark tresses in a sleek bob with a part off to the left, while her makeup consisted of winged eyeliner, brown eyeshadow and a nude lip.

The mother of four purchased the Attallah Cross at a Sotheby’s auction just last year for $197,453, which is double of the pre-auction estimate.

Named for its previous owner, Naim Attallah, the Palestinian-British businessman lent the amethyst and diamond piece to Diana throughout the 1980s.

Diana, Princess Of Wales, is pictured wearing the pendant on a string of pearls when she attended the 1987 Birthright charity gala, where she donned a purple velvet Catherine Walker gown.

The Attallah Cross was originally made by Garrand in the 1920s, and features square-cut amethysts surrounded by 5.25 carats of circular-cut diamonds.

As for Kardashian’s chunky pearl choker that resembled another piece of Diana’s, the eleven-strand necklace was also adorned with rubies and diamonds.

Featuring 900 pearls, the late Princess Of Wales wore it at several events, including film and theater premieres over the years.

Princess Diana (born Diana Frances Spencer), whose activism and glamour helped make her an international icon with seemingly enduring popularity, was just 36 when she was died in a car crash in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris, France while her driver was fleeing the paparazzi on August 31, 1997.

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Her striking white number showcased her ample cleavage, with the large jewelry piece providing some contrast

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The mother of four purchased the Attallah Cross at a Sotheby’s auction last year for $197,453, which is double of the pre-auction estimate

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Named for its previous owner, Naim Attallah, the Palestinian-British businessman lent the amethyst and diamond piece to Diana throughout the 1980s

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Kim sizzled in the revealing look

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Princess Diana (born Diana Frances Spencer), whose activism and glamour helped make her an international icon with seemingly enduring popularity, was just 36 when she was died in a car crash in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris; she’s pictured in 1984

Kim Kardashian poses with Princess Diana’s cross at Gala

Notables from the art, film, fashion, and entertainment industries gathered for the LACMA for 13th annual Art+Film Gala, which was sponsored by Gucci.

It supports the museum’s curatorial programming, exhibitions, acquisitions and more programs that explore the intersection of art and film.

This year’s event honored Elvis writer and director Baz Luhrmann and sculptor Simone Leigh, while LACMA trustee Eva Chow and actor Leonardo DiCaprio served as co-chair of the event for the 13th consecutive year.

Proceeds from the annual Art+Film Gala go toward underwriting LACMA’s initiative to make film more central to the museum’s curatorial programming, while also funding LACMA’s broader mission. This includes exhibitions, acquisitions, and educational programming, in addition to screenings that explore the intersection of art and film.

The Sussexes have kept quiet about the royal family in recent months, leading to rumours of a possible reunion. But that seems unlikely, according to one leading expert

Royal fans hoping to see a reunion between Prince William and Prince Harry shouldn’t hold their breath, an expert has suggested.

Ever since the Sussexes quit royal life, they have publicly criticised The Firm on a number of occasions, sharing private moments with Harry’s family for the world to see. Their repeated bombshells have seen them all but estranged from the royals – with Prince William said to be especially angry by his brother’s ‘betrayal’.

In an exclusive interview with the Mirror, expert Duncan Larcombe suggested that there is still a chance for the warring brothers, but that Harry will have his work cut out to get William back on side. He said: “You only have to look at Camilla, who went from being public enemy #1 to our queen.

“[A reunion] is possible, you can never say never. But as far as we know, William is still very upset by his brother’s behaviour and has broken that trust, that is so important to the royals, as they don’t lift a curtain on the institution. They don’t go and sell information and stories or cash in on stories by giving interviews.

 

“It’s their number #1 rule and it’s tended to operate for everyone else as a one strike and you’re out – a member of staff, an ex-bodyguard or even a friend of the family. They tend to get completely stone-walled from then on and forever.”

Despite the rift, however, Duncan suggested that William and Kate will be keeping an eye on the revelations that come out of a new German documentary – Harry – The Lost Prince – focused on Harry and Meghan’s life in Montecito post-Megxit and their attempts to stay relevant.

He said: “I think there’s a strong chance they would probably have someone watch it on their behalf, just so they can flag up anything that needs addressing. William is a bit better than Harry at ignoring what’s said about him, but he still does take interest.”

It comes after former royal BBC correspondent Jennie Bond said that William is so angered by Harry and Meghan’s behaviour that he has chosen to step away from his brother altogether. She told Times Radio: “I think as far as William is concerned, Harry really doesn’t exist.

“William has enough pressure on his heart and his head, with his wife [ Princess of Wales ] and her ongoing cancer treatment, and his father [King Charles], his job and his kids that I don’t think he’s got any room in his soul to worry about his estranged brother…I think William has disowned Harry.”

The gulf between the brothers has continued to grow in recent years with Harry’s tell-all book believed to have been the last straw for William. Alleged friends of the Prince and Princess of Wales previously told The Daily Beast : “Both sides understand each other’s position clearly now. William and Catherine felt completely betrayed by Harry’s memoir. They don’t speak to Harry and Meghan, and they are certainly not about to start when Catherine is at her most vulnerable.”

The distance between the siblings was once again highlighted this week when they issued separate messages of support and praise for the winners of the Diana Awards, set up in memory of their late mother. Notably, the princes have chosen not to come together for the charity’s 25th anniversary year.

In a letter to winners, William said: “I know my mother, in whose memory you receive the Diana Award today, would be immensely proud of you.” He wrote: “In this special 25th anniversary year for the Diana Award, it is wonderful to see young people from across the globe being recognised. At times, the world can feel an uncertain and unfamiliar place and I know many of you have had to work hard to overcome barriers to make positive change. Despite this, I am heartened to see what inspirational young people like you can achieve.”

Harry, meanwhile, described the winners as “remarkable” when he joined a recorded video call with recipients Chiara Riyanti Hutapea Zhang, and Christina Williams. He told them: “My mother’s belief in the power of young people to drive positive change continues to inspire me. No matter the challenges we face, whether it’s climate change, mental health or systemic injustices, her legacy and the efforts of young people to inspire further action in the world fill me with hope.”

Neither of the princes referred to the other brother in their messages. While William clearly has no interest in seeing his brother, Harry is said to still be keen to mend fences with his father, after failing to see him during his recent UK visit. But King Charles simply “wants peace and tranquillity in his twilight years” , according to an insider.

Sources suggest that King Charles will always hold a special place for Harry in his heart, but he’s not interested in any drama and wishes to spend his later years in peace. An insider shared with The Mirror : “Harry’s made his bed. I’m an advocate for protecting your peace, and if this young man is bringing the drama, then good on King Charles for giving him the space he needs to grow.”

David Beckham inadvertently found himself in hot water on Wednesday, and it had nothing to do with the upscale coffee blender he plugs in a new advert.

The former Manchester United and England midfielder has been recruited as the face of Ninja kitchen appliances, but a new advert left viewers seething with the popular brand.

The festive 30-second commercial finds Beckham, 49, left to sort Christmas dinner on his own, with no time to spare – a near impossible task he only manages with the help of his handy Ninja accessories.

But the ex-England skipper’s apparent indoor use of a wood-fired oven, worth £350 and primarily designed for outdoor use, has resulted in the brand being reported to the Advertising Standards Authority.

Guidance from Ninja’s own user manual reads: ‘DO NOT use indoors. If used under overhead cover, toxic fumes, including carbon monoxide, may accumulate and cause serious bodily injury or death.’

Beckham’s deal with SharkNinja – the latest in a stream of lucrative endorsements – was announced in May and is understood to be worth £1million.

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A new advert featuring David Beckham has been reported to the Advertising Standards Authority

The commercial for Ninja kitchen appliances sees Beckham using a wood-fired oven indoors – despite the brand’s own user manual stating it should only be used outside

SharkNinja representatives have since confirmed that all scenes involving the oven were filmed outdoors, while the festive commercial was given a green light by advertising clearance organization Clearcast prior to launching on national television.

A spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘David Beckham was cooking in an outdoor kitchen during the filming of this advert, in compliance with the Woodfire Outdoor Oven’s usage instructions.

‘The advert was cleared by Clearcast before airing.’

The former footballer developed a passion for cooking while playing across continental Europe with Real Madrid, AC Milan and Paris Saint Germain.

Close family friend Eva Longoria previously called Beckham ‘a great cook’ after he gave her tips on how to make a traditional shepherd’s pie.

She told the Table Manners podcast: ‘David’s a great cook. He didn’t teach me, but he told me the trick is ketchup.’

She added: ‘He makes a good Bolognese. He’s very much into cooking, you can see from his Instagram.’

The Ninja controversy appeared to be forgotten on Tuesday evening as Beckham, accompanied by wife Victoria, attended his first ever state banquet at Buckingham Palace.

Guidance from Ninja’s own user manual reads: ‘DO NOT use indoors. If used under overhead cover, toxic fumes, including carbon monoxide, may accumulate and cause serious bodily injury or death’

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Beckham developed a passion for cooking while playing across continental Europe with Real Madrid, AC Milan and Paris Saint Germain

The Beckham’s, whose invite were kept secret until the event begun, joined King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales for the glittering event held for the Emir of Qatar, his wife and their delegation.

The former England captain looked at home at the Palace and calmly gave his fashion designer wife, 50, a reassuring hand as she appeared nervy walking through the East Gallery surrounded by royals and dignitaries.

It is understood that Beckham was invited to the lavish dinner because of his role as an ambassador for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

There was a touching moment where the beaming ex-footballer confidently strode through the galleries of Buckingham Palace and lent his wife a supportive hand as she appeared to call on him for assistance.

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The controversy appeared to be forgotten on Tuesday evening as Beckham, accompanied by wife Victoria, attended his first ever state banquet at Buckingham Palace

While Beckham assumed the role as his wife’s knight in shining armour, his invitation to the palace once again raises questions over whether he has smoothed his path to a knighthood.

Beckham has attended several royal events in the past, including his investiture with an OBE in 2017 and the Queen’s Young Leader event in 2018, but this was his first-ever state banquet.

In June, the former Manchester United winger also became an ambassador for The King’s Foundation – a role he said he was ‘honoured’ to take on.

This year, Beckham has held a meeting with the King about their shared passion of beekeeping and helped Prince William raise funds for the London Air Ambulance.

Eamonn Holmes’ ex-wife, Ruth Langsford, flew to Australia last week to report on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity

Eamonn Holmes, 65, is reportedly “seething and hurt” over Ruth Langsford’s appearance on I’m A Celeb, according to a source.

Ruth, 64, seemed happy as she arrived in Australia last week to take part in the Unpacked spin-off. Ex-husband Eamonn, however, was reportedly far from impressed when he found out his former beau took the trip.

A source said: “Eamonn is seething about Ruth going to the jungle as she never wanted to go away with him. She told him she hated flying! He’d always dreamed of taking her on some special trips, places they could explore and enjoy together, but every time he suggested it, she shot the idea down.”

“Now, all of a sudden, she’s more than happy to hop on a plane for 22 hours each way to the other side of the world! It’s left him feeling completely baffled and a bit hurt, to be honest. It’s rubbed him up the wrong way because it feels like she’s willing to do it for the show but not for him,” they added to The Sun.

Ruth was flown in to Australia by ITV because she is a fellow Loose Woman colleague of Jane Moore, 62, and also works with GK Barry, 25, on the ITV show.

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About Jane, before she was eliminated, Ruth said at Brisbane Airport: “I think she is doing so well. Of course I am backing her to win, but of course I have Grace as well. I have two Loose Women. Maybe it could be a double win and two Queens of the Jungle.”

Talking about Jane’s performance, she added: “I thought Jane was extraordinary in her challenge when she swam underwater. That was extremely difficult, I would not have been able to do that. She was very calm, and you noticed that the only person who didn’t scream on the bus was Jane. She is a good woman.”

Whilst out in Australia, Ruth also opened up about This Morning which is set for a shake-up after its exec producer stepped down.

Asked about the This Morning changes, she said: “I don’t know, I haven’t been on it for two years.” Asked if she would fancy going back, she said: “Never say never.” But she ruled out going into the Jungle, adding: “Absolutely not.”

Ruth confirmed her split from Eamonn last May after 14 years of being together. Eamonn recently admitted that he can’t wait for his “tough year” to be over.

Eamonn, who has also long struggled with his health, especially in the past year, revealed: “It’s been a tough year and I’ll be glad to see the back of it.” The Belfast born presenter added: “But there are lots of things to be grateful for and I hope that my health improves next year.”

The TV has suffered from a number of health conditions in recent years and has expressed his fears that he may never be able to walk unaided again. He refused to have his hip replaced for three decades before finally undergoing surgery on both in 2016. Eamonn went ahead with the major op to tackle the chronic hip, leg and back pain which caused him ‘sleepless nights’ and ‘not being able to drive, let alone do anything more physically active’.

He made a good recovery from his double hip replacement and went on to lose three stone in a battle to boost his health, but said he just wished he had had it done sooner. “Waiting was the worst decision I ever made,” he told the Telegraph. “After having both of mine replaced aged 55, I haven’t had a single regret: in fact, it’s been life-changing.”

Eamonn made a red carpet appearance with his new girlfriend, Katie Alexander, at the 2024 TRIC Christmas lunch at The Londoner Hotel on Tuesday afternoon.

Mirror Online has reached out to Eamonn’s reps for comment.

Holly Willoughby was left ‘hurt and betrayed’ by Phillip Schofield after his affair with a young runner on This Morning was exposed but has remained dignified throughout his explosive return

The telly world has seen some major dramas lately. This week, Philip Schofield made a stunning comeback on TV with his new three-part reality show Cast Away, after he quit his presenting gig on This Morning last May amid revelations of an extra-marital affair with a young runner, effectively exiling him from the glittering realm of showbiz.

Schofield’s outing on Channel 5 featured him roughing it in true Robinson Crusoe style, bearded and weather-beaten, as he faced the trials of survival on a deserted island near Madagascar for 10 days, evidently trying to salvage his tarnished reputation. But it wasn’t just about survival; during his time alone, he couldn’t resist firing some thinly-disguised barbs towards figures in the television industry, reports OK! .

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Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)It seems fair to assume one of these targets was none other than his old mate Holly Willoughby. Their once tight-knit partnership on This Morning ended up frosty following Philip’s infamous love scandal last year. They had been inseparable co-hosts for over a decade. Although, instead of hitting back publicly or causing a social media frenzy over Phil’s biting remarks, Holly has opted to stay admirably quiet during his attention-stealing return.

A source confides that Holly’ s approach to the furore surrounding her ex-colleague has always been to keep things “respectful as possible – even though she was the one left to ‘pick up the pieces and deal with the fallout”‘. They whisper, “She was very hurt and betrayed by him as she felt he had lied to her but she has never really slated him – so for him to make thinly-veiled attacks on his new show was a real low.”

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“She didn’t deserve that and she thought that after all she has been through in the past 18 months, that he might be a bit more understanding. But it’s clear he sort of blames her for his downfall and that he’s still angry about it all – and Holly knew he wouldn’t be able to keep quiet.” They added, “She had been gearing up for what he was going to say and it’s not nice but she feels she’ll get the last laugh as the show hasn’t exactly been well-received and he is getting criticism for playing the victim and trying to get sympathy.”

Once inseparable pals who would even take holidays together and whose bleary-eyed, giggly stints on the This Morning couch after raucous nights at the National Television Awards became iconic, fast forward 16 months and it appears they’re no longer on speaking terms. Fast-forward 16 months, though, and the two haven’t been spotted together publicly since their final appearance on May 18 last year, amid whispers of a ‘feud’ and Holly’s apparent lack of interest in mending their relationship.

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Holly and Phil worked on the famous This Morning sofa together for years ( 
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Getty Images)And during his big comeback show, Phil seemed determined to spill some personal grievances. While she isn’t named explicitly, Phil mentioned in the three-part series, “I miss parts of being on TV, certainly. I miss most of it, if I’m honest. I miss most of it. But there are bits that I really, really, really don’t miss.” He took a swipe with the pointed comment: “You learn a lot about people. I don’t miss that. When you throw someone under a bus, you’ve got to have a really bloody good reason to do it.”

Highlighting the moment that caught everyone’s attention, Phil couldn’t resist making light of Holly’s on-air query post his departure: “If you’re okay, then we’re okay and I’m okay. Are you okay? ” as he shared laughs during a barbecue in his garden with wife Steph and their daughters Molly, 31, and Ruby, 28.

Phil dropped a dramatic hint that his exit from This Morning was not by choice, but rather he was pushed out, declaring emphatically: “It’s inconceivable that I would quit [any show that he is on].I don’t quit. I’m fired. But I never quit.” While fishing, some fans speculated he might be alluding to Holly once more with the remark: “People just went who I thought were my friends and they just went. And that’s like ‘what the hell?’.”

The impact of Phil’s new show , Cast Away, on his future career remains uncertain. On the flip side, Holly has a buzzing career, growing further since her own departure from This Morning last October, following the foiling of a terrifying plot that resulted in security guard Gavin Plumb being sentenced in July to at least 16 years’ imprisonment for planning to kidnap, assault, and kill the star.

Phillip also stepped down from Dancing On Ice after last year’s scandal ( 
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Holly will return to host the show in January without Phillip by her side ( 
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Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)Holly has made a strong comeback from past difficulties, and the ITV darling is gearing up for a trio of major shows. She’s set to host a revival of the game show ‘You Bet!’ alongside her pal Stephen Mulhern, launch into a fresh series of Dancing On Ice come January, and dive into her adventure reality competition Bear Hunt with Bear Gryll s.

The latter, which will premiere on Netflix, could catapult Holly to international stardom. An insider revealed, “That show is set to make her a global star and Netflix have high hopes for it and are predicting it to be a success in both the UK and America as well as other countries.

“If it does, Holly will become a big international star, something Phil always dreamed of. By keeping quiet and letting Phil get slated for his new show, Holly feels it is the best kind of revenge, especially after what he has implied about her.”

Former TOWIE star Ferne McCann has called it quits on her engagement with Dubai businessman Lorri Haines – just 16 months after welcoming their first child together

Ferne McCann has insisted she and fiancé Lorri Haines are back on track after sources claimed they had split just 16-months after welcoming their daughter, Finty, together.

The former TOWIE star, 34, first started dating the businessman, 33, in 2021 after meeting in Dubai, and the pair got engaged less than a year later in July 2022. Mum-of-two Ferne, who is also a proud mum to daughter Sunday from a previous relationship Arthur Collins, previously described Lorri as ‘the one’ as she shared her excitement about their future together.

Ferne is said to have taken some time out from her relationship with Lorri after the big blow out which started over ‘nothing’.

Speaking to The Mirror, a source exclusively told us: “Ferne and Lorri have always had a tempestuous relationship but there was one big blow out over something and nothing so she has decided to take some time out.

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Ferne admitted she and Lorri have been rowing ( 
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“Pals are saying it is permanent but who knows as these two are so up and down. Lorri has been effectively wiped from her Instagram and Ferne is now taking some time for herself and her two kids.”

Following the news, Ferne took to Instagram to clarify her relationship status. “We’re still very much together. Living together. We are even back in the same bed ” she said.

“What we aren’t getting is sleep. If we’re arguing it’s about lack of sleep. Finty is not sleeping and i’m one tired mama. So if anyone has any tips on that it would be very much appreciated. Thanks to anyone who has messaged to see if we’re OK but we’re still together.”

While their relationship appeared to be perfect on the surface, behind closed doors it appears that Ferne and Lorri struggled with every other couple in long-term relationships. Earlier this year, Ferne admitted that she and Lorri saw an intimacy coach after their sex life dried up in the wake of the birth of their baby.

Since Finty’s arrival, the couple had been sleeping in separate bedrooms which reduced time for intimacy between them. Opening up about the blip in her sex life, Ferne previously detailed how she and Lorri sought out specialist help because they went months without getting it on.

Ferne appeared to have wiped all trace of Lorri from her Instagram account ( 
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The couple got engaged in 2022 ( 
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fernemccann/Instagram)In an interview with Heat! magazine, she said: “It was really insightful. We did lots of different activities that weren’t actually talking about sexual stuff, but it was more communication techniques and exercises that you can transfer into the bedroom.

“Also, we don’t share a bedroom, and I do think that played a big part in it, because when you’re in a bed together, you’re there and it’s easier. But, like with anything in life, if you want to make something work, you just need to give more attention to it, and make the time.”

However, at the time, Ferne insisted that her and Lorri’s bedroom issues are common for parents of babies. She said: “I think most parents will agree that when you have a baby, sex goes out the window and it isn’t a priority. When you’ve got kids, fish, dogs and you’re filming a TV show and running a business, the months fly by! It was getting to the point where I was like, ‘We need to do it,’ and it was becoming a bit more of a chore. So, we went to an intimacy coach.”

Ferne also praised Lorri for being a “hands-on” dad and even remarked she thinks that he even likes parenting solo. She said: “He’s so hands-on, and he’s an amazing dad. I had a night out with the school mums recently and I think he quite liked having the girls with him just by himself.”

Ferne first met Lorri while on holiday in Dubai ( 
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The split comes ahead of Ferne’s Dancing On Ice debut in January. The former TOWIE star will be partnered with professional ice skater Brendyn Hatfield. In a recent Instagram post, she said: “The news is in! I’ve met my Dancing On Ice partner and it is……BRENDYN! While he defo has his work cut out (sorry Brendyn!) we’re super excited to hit the ice and bring the sparkle.”

Ferne is no stranger to putting herself through her paces as she had appeared on I’m A Celebrity..Get Me Out of Here!, where she finished third. She joins a number of celebrities including TOWIE star Dan Edgar and Hollyoaks actress Chelsee Healy and Love Island star Chris Taylor.

The Mirror has approached Ferne’s representatives for comment on this story.