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Louise Redknapp revealed she ‘almost gave up’ after her split from Jamie Redknapp. The star said she didn’t reach an even lower point thanks to her children

Louise Redknapp revealed she ‘almost gave up’ after reaching ‘the lowest a human could get’ following her split from ex-husband Jamie Redknapp. She admitted she would have reached an even lower point if it wasn’t for her two children.

The 50-year-old star, who is in a new relationship, split from Liverpool and England footballer Jamie in 2017. The couple, who share sons Charley, 20, and Beau, 16, announced they had separated in September 2017, and by December that same year, they were divorced.

The Naked musician once admitted she avoided dating for almost six years in an effort to focus on her children instead, meanwhile Jamie married model Frida Andersson in 2021. The Sky Sports pundit and his second wife are parents to son Raphael and Frida is also mum to four children from her previous marriage to Jonathan Lourie.

On Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast, Louise revealed she would have reached an even lower point in her life if it wasn’t for her children. She explained: “If I didn’t have my kids, I just, I think I would have just given up. I really do. I think I just knew that my kids were my everything and they needed me.”

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During the chat, she discussed how the public scrutiny of the breakdown of her marriage affected her. “But I can honestly say, when you’re going through something so personal in your own turmoil in your own way, but then to get the barrage of judgment and nastiness,” she continued.

“I never realised people could be so unkind and say such terrible things. I blew my mind. I was going through a lot as it was, I was trying to be strong for my kids, whatever had gone on in our life was private – which I do believe that you’re entitled to no matter what. And God, I was such a villain, and I was breaking like I was absolutely breaking.

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Last year, Louise found love with boyfriend Drew Michaels. Speaking about her new relationship with Drew last year, she told the Loose Women panel that she had been single for a “really long time”, and added to the stars: “I’m very happy, he’s great, lovely, it’s really nice… It’s lovely to have met somebody that makes me so happy.”

Marvin Humes turns 40 today with his wife of 13 years Rochelle by his side and their three adorable children

Marvin and Rochelle Humes spend anniversary at Blenheim Palace in 2021

Marvin and Rochelle Humes are one of showbiz’s biggest power couples on and off screen, with the pair coming together to present BBC One’s The Hit List and guest-host ITV’s This Morning, while a loved-up relationship in real life. The JLS singer and The Saturdays star have been married for over a decade after tying the knot twice in 2012 and 2022, and now share three beautiful children together, Alaia-Mai, Valentina and Blake. But Marvin – who turns 40 today – and Rochelle, 35 – who were introduced as fresh-faced teenagers – will be the first to admit their romance wasn’t always easy.

At the peak of their music careers, the pair ran into each other in 2010 when their respective bands were booked at the same event in Ireland. Recalling their early days, Rochelle explained: “We met actually when I was younger, when I was probably about 16. Nothing [romantic]. Fast forward a few years on, he was in JLS, I was in The Saturdays. We were at a club, and they had put all the bands together.

Rochelle and Marvin Humes have managed to survive the trappings of dating in the public eye(Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

The singers have both carved out successful careers as presenters(Image: Getty Images)

“I went to the toilet and my bag was on the chair. He took my phone out of my bag, called himself from my phone and got my number.” She added, laughing: “It was weird. In a creepy, restraining order way.” Rochelle had been shocked but impressed with Marvin’s bold wooing tactic, but there was a spanner in the works as The Saturday’s manager warned her to stay away from the JLS hunk.

But still, she decided to ignore the advice and started dating the X Factor star in secret. On The Jonathan Ross Show in 2021, she said: “I remember having this meeting with our A&R manager, and I remember him saying to us, ‘it’s going really well, it’s quite hard for girl bands because girls have to like you and not feel intimidated… The only thing you can do to mess this up is date someone from a boy band. If any of you date JLS then you’re screwed’. We were sort of dating in secret.”

Rochelle and Marvin met as fresh-faced pop stars

It wasn’t too long before their union was rumbled. Marvin even made a brief appearance on The Saturdays’ reality TV show where he revealed he’d flown across America just to spend a few hours with Rochelle. But after the pair moved in together, cracks began to show. Work commitments and ‘petty squabbles’ became too much of a hurdle for the popstars, who split in November 2010 after eight months together.

Marvin broke the news on JLS’ Twitter page: “I’m very sad to say that it is all true… Rochelle and I have split up… thank you for all your kind messages of support… love you guys… Marv x.” While Rochelle used her personal account for her update: “Hey guys thanks for messages! It’s all a bit odd to share a break-up! We have split but, we are still very much friends! You guys are lovely.”

But just two months later, the pair realised they couldn’t be without each other and love brought them back together. The following year, Marvin made the biggest sign of commitment when he asked Rochelle to marry him during an idyllic holiday in Antigua. He got down on one knee on New Year’s Eve and popped the question with a £45,000 ring.

An over-the-moon Rochelle broke the news to fans on Instagram with a snap of her and Marvin looking very smitten in their swimwear as she showed off the new diamond sparkler. “It’s official, Marvin proposed to me today, wanted to tell you before someone else did! So excited to be Mrs Humes.” she wrote.

They’ve now been married for 11 years and have three kids together(Image: Instagram)

In July 2012, the couple said ‘I do’ in an elaborate ceremony that featured a gospel choir and performances from Olly Murs and Alexandra Burke as well as members of The Saturdays and JLS. Rochelle wore a stunning strapless Vera Wang gown, with her bandmates stepping in as her bridesmaids in matching navy dresses. Speaking about the moment he first laid eyes on his beautiful bride, Marvin said: “Oh man, she looked unbelievable; more beautiful than I’ve ever seen her look. Her face, her smile, the dress, everything… She was absolutely stunning.”

The following year, Rochelle and Marvin welcomed daughter Alaia-Mai. Then in 2017 the parents expanded on their family with the arrival of a second daughter Valentina Raine. “Our world is now complete,” Rochelle said at the time. But fate had other ideas and the couple later welcomed a baby boy in 2020 – Blake Hampton.

Then in 2022 last year, the pair headed to Lake Como to celebrate ten years together and renew their wedding vows. Rochelle wore a stunning white gown and veil that featured cursive script on the edge which read, ‘Ten down. Forever to go.’ The mum-of-three got ready for the big day with her daughters and the family of five walked down the picture perfect aisle together, at the former 16th-century royal residence now luxury hotel Villa d’Este.

Amanda Abbington said she has no “regrets” over the past year, which she admitted has been the hardest, after she quit Strictly Come Dancing and subsequently accused her professional partner, Giovanni Pernice, of bullying

Amanda Abbington has admitted the last year has been “tricky” but she has no regrets amid the Strictly Come Dancing scandal. The actress quit the BBC show in 2023 before accusing her professional partner, Giovanni Pernice, of bullying during rehearsals.

The BBC ended up apologising to Amanda after upholding some of her less serious claims against the dancer, who has since quit the show. However, the actress insists she has no regrets about the past few months.

During an appearance on This Morning today with hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard, they chatted about her new stage show. However, the interview didn’t end without a mention of the tough few months she has had.

In a new interview on This Morning today, Amanda got emotional as she said: “It’s been tricky. I don’t want to go over old ground. I don’t regret what happened. It’s time to move on – it was one of the hardest years of my life.”

Amanda spoke with Ben and Cat on This Morning today

Amanda also discussed her plans to postpone her wedding to Jonathan Goodwin, the Britain’s Got Talent star. Before meeting Jonathan, Amanda was married to actor Martin Freeman, who she starred with in BBC show Sherlock.

“We just want to get this year out of the way. we still have things hanging over us in terms of litigation. We want to get this year out of the way,” she said of their plans to postpone their big day to 2026.

With the allegations Amanda made about Giovanni, the BBC investigated and upheld some of the complaints including Giovanni’s use of swear words and belittling language. At the time, commenting on the conclusion, Amanda said: “As the BBC has indicated today in its statement, my decision to come forward and complain about Giovanni Pernice’s conduct towards me was not an easy thing to do.

“In the days, weeks and months since I contacted the BBC, I’ve been accused of being a liar, a troublemaker and of being ‘mad and unstable’. I’ve also received rape and murder threats and a bomb threat was sent to my place of work.”

Amanda and Giovanni were partnered together on the show

She added: “My family and children have also been subjected to threats and intimidation. Despite this vile abuse, I’ve never regretted coming forward, and today’s apology from the BBC is a vindication of my complaint.”

Over the weekend, Amanda did a lengthy interview where she admitted she was worried people didn’t like her anymore, but was left feeling positive about the future. Speaking about being the villain, she said: “I was made out to be the villain. I don’t know what the industry thinks of me at the moment. I’ve been immersed in the aftermath of it all for a year. I don’t know whether I’ve been cancelled or whether people don’t like me any more, but I know I did what I did for the right reasons. I feel good about the future.”

Stephen Graham was talking about his latest TV series Adolescence, which is on Netflix now, and is filmed in one continuous shot

Stephen Graham ‘dropped co-star Ashley Walters in it’ as he promoted their new show

Stephen Graham has revealed how his co-star Ashley Walters almost messed up the one shot filming for their new Netflix series Adolescence.

The four part miniseries follows fictional character Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old boy arrested for the murder of a classmate. Veteran actor Stephen plays his heartbroken father Eddie who is left to pick up the pieces, while also trying do right by his child after the tragedy. Ashley takes on the role of police officer DI Luke Bascombe, who is investigating the case.

Much like Stephen’s starring role in 2021 film Boiling Point about a restaurant chef – which was shot in one take – Adolescence is also filmed continuously in one shot per episode. But the ambitious technique can be very easy to mess up if someone makes a mistake such as fluffing their lines.

Appearing on Radio X to promote the new series, 51-year-old Stephen – who came up with the idea for the Netflix series and co-wrote it alongside Jack Thorne, marking his first foray into TV writing – was asked by host Chris Moyles: “Is it actually one shot?” “Yeah, honest to God. One shot,” Stephen replied.

Ashley as Detective Inspector Bascombe in Adolescence(Image: Courtesy of Netflix)

Chris continued: “Really? Why would you do that? Because what if you’re 53 minutes in and someone goes, ‘John… Bob… Oh, God damn it?!’” Stephen replied: “That happened!” And it was poor Ashley’s fault.

Stephen’s wife, actress and producer Hannah Walters, revealed: “It happened in Ashley’s [Walters] episode” as her husband exclaimed: “Oh you’ve grassed him up!” Radio host Chris then joked: “Ashley screwed up. Well, unbelievable. What an amateur!” Hannah jokingly added: “He won’t mind me saying!”

Explaining how they film the trick one shot scenes, Stephen – who is also known for starring in the This Is England TV series and film, Peaky Blinders and Line of Duty – said: “So, the second week the whole crew comes in, all of the crew are in there, our sound department, every single person is in there, and we work it out together.

“We work out the logistics, and we kind of choreograph it to within the finest of details. So, all the props people are in there, everyone’s in there. Most of the crew are in there and helping us understand where we’re going to be, what we’re doing, and why we’re doing it. And then that third week we shoot.

“So, you do two takes a day. We turn over around about 10:30 in the morning, and then we’ll come back again in the afternoon, because everything has to be reset. And especially with respects to that first episode, you’re coming in through the door, you know, there’s a beautiful shot as you come in with the police officers. You go up through the estate, through a normal council estate. Do you know what I mean?

“You come in, and you go up that estate, and it’s like something out of La Haine. I think it’s so beautiful, the way the camera moves. And then you come in through the front door, and then you have that kind of voyeuristic element through it.

Prince Harry will see parts of his US visa application released today after a bombshell ruling by a judge – and royal expert Jennie Bond has her say on how the Duke of Sussex will be feeling

Prince Harry during a recent appearance in New York (Image: Getty Images)

Prince Harry is facing a nervous wait as he prepares for the release of files relating to his US visa application after a bombshell legal ruling. Judge Carl Nichols has ordered the release of the documents as part of an ongoing Freedom of Information (FOI) request brought by conservative US think tank the Heritage Foundation.

Harry’s reference to taking cocaine, marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms in his book Spare prompted the Washington DC organisation to question why he was allowed into the US in 2020. Judge Nichols has ordered the US Department of Homeland Security to release the redacted versions of the documents no later than tomorrow.

Harry and Meghan in Vancouver last month (Image: PA)

The Heritage Foundation alleged the duke may have concealed past illegal drug use that should have disqualified him from obtaining a US visa. They previously argued answers on Harry’s prior drug use in his visa application should have been disclosed as they could raise questions over the US government’s integrity. And with the release of documents hanging over his head, royal expert Jennie Bond has shared how she thinks Harry will be feeling.

The former BBC royal correspondent told the Mirror: “It will probably make him feel that wherever he goes in the world, someone will have it in for him. Quite honestly, if drug taking precluded anyone from living in the States, half of LA would be deported. How many people answer those visa questions totally truthfully? And what does it really matter?

We know Harry has taken drugs. He has said so. He probably regrets being so open now because this is a rather vindictive hassle he doesn’t need. What does this “think tank” hope to establish by pursuing him so doggedly?”

Donald Trump has previously said he will ‘leave’ Harry alone (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

“Are they trying to reveal double standards? Well, welcome to the real world. I hope — for once — that we can believe Trump when he says he is going to leave Harry alone.”

American, telling The New York Post: I’ll leave him alone.” He added: “He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible.”

Harry’s wife Meghan has previously been a vocal critic of former reality star Trump and called him ‘divisive’ and a ‘misogynist’. Meghan said she was backing his rival Hillary Clinton in the 2016 US presidential election and suggested she would leave the US if he won.

In his controversial memoir, Harry said cocaine “didn’t do anything for me”, adding: “Marijuana is different, that actually really did help me.” Mr Trump said in a GB News interview with Nigel Farage in March last year that Harry should not receive preferential treatment.

Asked if the duke should have “special privileges” if he was found to have lied on his application, Mr Trump had said: “No. We’ll have to see if they know something about the drugs, and if he lied they’ll have to take appropriate action.”

The Princess of Wales has joined the Irish Guards for their annual St Patrick’s Day parade to hand out the traditional spigs of shamrock after missing the event last year due to her cancer diagnosis

The Princess of Wales has made an emotional return to a poignant St Patrick’s Day event she was forced to miss last year – and made a generous gesture. Today, Kate, in her role of colonel of the Irish Guards has joined the regiment for their annual St Patrick’s Day parade. She was unable the event last year as she was recovering from abdominal surgery and had also received her cancer diganosis.

But now she is gradually returning to public duties, she has awarding long service and good conduct medals to soldiers and presented the traditional sprigs of shamrock to officers and guardsmen at Wellington Barracks in London. Also present was the Irish wolfhound regimental mascot.

The Princess of Wales at the Irish Guards St Patrick’s Day Parade today ( 
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Kate is colonel of the Irish Guards ( 
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Wearing a bottle green coat, Kate was greeted by senior officers before heading to the Officers’ Mess to present medals. The event is particularly special this year as the regiment celebrates its 125th anniversary. Following tradition, Kate handed out the symbolic shamrocks to officers, warrant officers, and the regiment’s Irish wolfhound mascot, Turlough Mor.

And not only did she hand out the shamrocks, it also emerged she put money behind the bar to buy those in the regiment a drink to toast their special day saying it’s the “least I can do”. Kate took the salute as colonel during a march-past and met Irish Guards veterans as well as junior cadets from Northern Ireland known as Mini Micks. The princess also spent time in the junior ranks’ dining hall, where senior guardsman proposed a toast in her honour, and gathered with families in the sergeants’ mess.

Last time she took part in the parade was in 2023, when she visited the Irish Guards on St Patrick’s Day with Prince William at Mons Barracks in Aldershot, Hampshire, after taking over the role of colonel from her husband. Last year, the guardsman gave three cheers for their absent colonel while the princess was away from public duties.

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In June, Kate was also forced to miss the Irish Guards at the Colonel’s Review, the traditional rehearsal to Trooping the Colour. But keen to express how sorry she was to be missing the event, Kate wrote a letter to the regiment to pass on her best wishes ahead of their rehearsal and express her pride in the regiment.

The letter on Kensington Palace headed paper and shared on the Irish Guards account on X, said: “I wanted to write to let you know how proud I am of the entire regiment ahead of the Colonel’s Review and Trooping the Colour. I appreciate everyone Trooping this year has been practising for months, and dedicating many hours to ensure their uniforms and drill are immaculate.

“Being your Colonel remains a great honour, and I am very sorry that I am unable to take the salute at this year’s Colonel Review. Please pass my apologies to the whole Regiment, however, I do hope I can represent you all again soon. Please send my very best wishes and good luck to all involved.”

Kate with the regiment’s Irish Wolfhound mascot ( 
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Kate finished the letter by handwriting the Irish Guards’ motto Quis Separabit, which means ‘Who shall separate us?’ and signs it ‘Colonel Catherine’. Her appearance today comes after she and Prince William cheered on opposing sides at Saturday’s Wales v England Six Nations match.

William and Kate took their seats at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff to watch the teams compete in the competition’s final round of matches. The prince is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) while the princess holds a similar position with the Rugby Football Union (RFU).

Kate enjoys a Guinness as she marks St Patrick’s Day with the Irish Guards ( 
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PAThe famously competitive couple have previously joked about supporting different teams during the tournament with William supporting Wales and Kate rooting for England. The royal couple spoke of how they watch Princes George and Louis play rugby at weekends in ‘freezing’ weather.

“At weekends we go from one competition to the next,” William said. Kate said: “Louis is six and he’s just started touch rugby and George is 11 and he plays a bit more. They do really enjoy it, actually. She added: “They’ve been exposed to lots of different sports.”

Sarra Hoy, the wife of Olympic cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy, has opened up about how the family is coping after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis just six weeks after her husband was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer

Lady Sarra Hoy spoke to Lorraine about her own multiple sclerosis diagnosis – and her husband’s cancer diagnosis

Sir Chris Hoy’s wife Lady Sarra Hoy has opened up about her and Chris’ biggest fears amid their health battles. Chris has been diagnosed with cancer, whilst Sarra was also diagnosed with multiple sclerosis within weeks of one another.

During a conversation with Lorraine Kelly today on her show, Lady Sarra opened up about her own health battle and explained that their focus is just their children. She admitted that she struggles to sleep over what the future holds but she is desperately trying to embrace what is happening to their family and not worry about the things she can’t control.

Speaking on Lorraine today, she revealed: “It came very early on. You just don’t sleep; it’s awful. It was about just trying to control what I could. I can’t do anything about cancer and I can’t do anything about MS.

“I can’t control any of that – but what can I do? What can I change? And that’s where the idea of when everything is spiralling, just to stop and think right now, we’re safe, the children are safe. This can’t define us. We will not become the victims to this.”

Chris and Sarra Hoy were diagnosed within weeks of one another(Image: Getty Images)

Elsewhere, Lady Sarra admitted there’s no time for either of them to stop – and their focus is making things as great as they can for their children, insisting that is what has been helping to get them through.

“With kids you don’t get a chance, there’s no time to stop and have a day in bed, you just don’t get that opportunity. So yes, the children are everything for us and our family that surrounds us are everything,” she explained, “It’s been okay and I think people are really surprised to know that you can sort of be okay, and I think that’s definitely what’s helped us get through.”

With the diagnosis coming within weeks of each other, Lady Sarra admitted it felt like a “final straw”. She explained: “It did feel like a final straw, it was so surreal that it was in some ways easier to deal with – with my diagnosis – because I could just say, I have to just put that aside right now.

“I didn’t tell Chris [straight away] but he was the only person I wanted to tell. Never ever held a secret like that, but it was literally six weeks when the diagnosis came after his and I just knew it wasn’t the right time.”

Sarra spoke to Lorraine on her show today

She added: “The family around us. We have great friends who have managed to identify and have the confidence to give us the help, rather than wait to see what we need. You sometimes don’t know when someone says let me know if there’s anything I can do.

“You realise how precious things are. That bird that just tweeted, us here together. All those things are so special. Make it simple. The most simple thing you can do right here right now – is it going to be a sunny day.”

In a heartbreaking admission, she added: “There’s another version of me who didn’t go to the doctor that day and didn’t get that diagnosis. I’d be going on unaware that something’s going on. Again, that’s bringing it back to the here and now. We’re really lucky. We’ve been unlucky in a small area of our lives, the rest – we are surrounded by wonderful people and great things.”

Davina McCall appeared on The One Show on Monday night, just four months after undergoing surgery to remove a benign brain tumour

Davina McCall on her first tv appearance after brain surgery

Davina McCall made her first live show appearance on Monday night after undergoing brain surgery.

Just four months ago, the TV presenter underwent surgery to remove a benign brain tumour, known as a colloid cyst. In November 2024, Davina revealed she had a 14mm tumour and had surgery to have it removed.

On Monday night, Davina, 57, appeared on The One Show, revealing it was her first live television appearance since her surgery, as she talked about the upcoming Red Nose Day.

Welcoming the presenter to the studio, host Alex Jones said: “We are so pleased to see you, we haven’t seen you since you had your operation to remove a benign tumour. We were just saying how worried we all were.”

Alex, 47, then read out some messages from viewers, where she said: “Ems has been in touch, she asks: ‘How does it feel to be back at work after your operation?’.”

Davina McCall made her first live show appearance on Monday night after undergoing brain surgery(Image: BBC)

To which Davina replied in a three-word response: “It feels amazing!”, adding: “I am so happy to be back it was like the final piece of the jigsaw! I was recovering at home in my bedroom a lot, going for a couple of walks a day.

“But I was kind of stuck in my bedroom, it became my safe space. I kind of didn’t want to leave. I got a bit nervous about going back to work and I kept thinking in my head: ‘Well I could just make a bit of an excuse.’

“And Michael said to me: ‘I know you, I know how much you loved work and how much it means to you. I know you’re scared but this is the final piece of the jigsaw and I think it’s going to make a big difference when you go back.’

“I was so angry with him, and then when I went back, at the end of the day I sat in the car and I was like: ‘Yes!’ It felt so good! to see everybody and to be back to normal! It felt like something normal I could do that I love!”

Davina then pointed out another milestone as she declared: “First live show today!” to which Alex and co-host Vernon Kay applauded her.

Davina then pointed out another milestone as she declared: “First live show today!” to which Alex and co-host Vernon Kay applauded her

The TV star previously recalled how she felt “angry” the tumour had “taken control” of her.

Speaking to friend Stephen Bartlett about the tumour on her podcast Begin Again, she recalled: “I felt like this thing had taken control of me and I was so angry about that.

“I couldn’t let it go, I was like, ‘How dare you control my daily life like this and make me feel every day like I’m in danger?’ … I have a newfound enormous sympathy for people who have benign brain tumours.

“I have had so many people say to me: ‘Well, at least it was benign.’ And you think: ‘You have no idea that benign brain tumours can still kill you.’

“It’s just, you don’t know when it’s going to happen. It could happen tomorrow, it could happen in years’ time. It’s different to cancer, but it is also awful. A benign does not mean fine.”

This Morning presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard were left in shock as one guest revealed that she makes thousands from selling her toenails – but viewers weren’t impressed

This Morning: Guest speaks about selling her spit

This Morning viewers were put off their lunch during today’s show as one guest spoke about selling her toenails for thousands of pounds online. Latiesha Jones, who sells her toenails online, appeared on This Morning today to speak to hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard about her booming business – but left viewers feeling unwell.

Latiesha revealed that she makes £5,000 a week by selling her toenails and spit online, having started her OnlyFans business almost five years ago and finding success with a particular demographic. The 24-year-old dropped out of university to focus on OnlyFans despite originally planning on becoming a doctor.

“I went to university to study biomedical science and then I left in second year,” she said. “I’m very money-motivated and when I was younger, I didn’t understand to what degree that I loved to make money.”

Latiesha Jones revealed on This Morning that she makes thousands from selling her toenails(Image: ITV)

She added that she decided to start selling her toenails, spit and bathwater after a customer requested the items. “It came from a customer, they messaged me and said this is really weird but I was wondering if you would sell me your spit or shower water. I was thinking, ‘What on earth?’” she said.

Latiesha revealed that she has now paid off her debts and bought her first property from the money she has earned through her business. “think from when I started, I feel so much more comfortable and my boundaries are more in place. I feel I have more control over it now,” she said.

“The most expensive thing that I sold was my spit for £1,500. I had a long-term relationship with that person but on average there isn’t anything that has sold for less than £400 or £500.”

Viewers weren’t particular impressed with Latiesha’s business, with one writing on X: “Selling toenails, spit etc online is making me want to… #ThisMorning,” alongside a GIF of someone gagging.

Another simply wrote: “FOUL,” while a third said: “Why the hell would you buy someone else’s toenails #thismorning.”

“How low have people sunk? Selling spit and toenail clippings – I could cry #ThisMorning,” another wrote.

However, others were quick to praise Latiesha’s entrepreneurial spirit. “Good on her flogging toenail clippings #thismorning,” one wrote.

“So she is earning £240k a year selling her toenails… *logs onto OF* #ThisMorning,” a second tweeted.

Martha and Humphrey have their hands full in Beyond Paradise as they continue their fostering journey. As if this wasn’t enough, a surprise return may rattle them.

After two years of absence, one Beyond Paradise star has decided to return to the BBC show for its third series(Image: BBC/Red Planet Pictures/Joss Barratt )

While Humphrey continues to solve crime in the third season of Beyond Paradise, Martha faces an array of challenges in the popular drama.

DI Humphrey Goodman is back for another season of the popular Death In Paradise spin-off, with actors Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton reprising their roles as the loved-up couple.

Last year, Humphrey and Martha left BBC One viewers stunned when they decided against tying the knot, despite their engagement. But their relationship couldn’t be any stronger.

“They’re in a really good spot together,” Sally says. “They’re very busy but happy,” says Sally. Martha has her hands full this season as she relaunches her restaurant Ten Mile Kitchen, unaware that her mother Anne is set for a huge obstacle of her own this season.

Adding drama to the intrigue, Martha’s ex-fiancé, Archie (Jamie Bamber), makes an unexpected return – this time with a business proposal.

Jamie, 51, was last seen in Beyond Paradise’s first season, when Archie and Humphrey’s rivalry reached a boiling point. After locking horns, it seemed like Archie’s chapter had come to an end. But when executive producer Tim Key pitched the idea of a return, Jamie was intrigued.

Archie was last seen coming to blows with Humphrey – but will he come between the detective and Martha? (Image: BBC/Red Planet Pictures/Joss Barratt )

“Archie was always one of Humphrey and Martha’s obstacles,” the Battlestar Galactica alum says, “You can’t have the same obstacle forever. And it was true to Archie’s character without repeating what we’d already seen

One key change? Archie isn’t here to win Martha back. Having spent time in Australia refining his wine-making skills, he’s accepted that their romance is over. Instead, he sets his sights on a different kind of connection – as sparks begin to fly between him and DS Esther Williams (Zahra Ahmadi).

“He’s successful in many areas of his life, but not in relationships,” Jamie says. “Maybe this time will be different, or maybe he’ll make the same mistakes.”

Regardless of where the storyline takes him, Jamie was thrilled to be back on set. “It’s one of the happiest casts and crews I’ve ever worked with.” He’s especially drawn to the show’s fresh take on police drama. “Why do police shows always have to be about dead bodies?” he says. “Most police work isn’t murder investigations – solving the puzzle should be enough.”

Actor Jamie Bamber has teased sparks with Humphrey’s partner on the force, Esther Williams(Image: BBC/Red Planet Pictures/Joss Barratt )

Adding to the tension is Martha’s mother, Anne (Barbara Flynn), who returns to Devon from a failed relationship only to face a health scare. But instead of turning to her daughter for support, Anne withdraws, reluctant to burden Martha further. “Anne takes a step back because Martha has so much going on,” Barbara says, “She doesn’t want to add to her stress.”

Unfortunately, the secrecy only leads to more trouble. It takes a push from Zoe (Melina Sinadinou) before Anne finally confesses her health concerns, but by then, Martha is already seething that she didn’t come to her sooner.

“Martha’s fiercely protective of the people she loves,” Sally says, “When she finds out Anne’s sick, she gives her a hard time. But it’s because she doesn’t want Anne going through things alone.” Not that Anne will take kindly to being mothered by her daughter: “There’s no way Anne will let Martha parent her,” Sally says.

Despite the aura of conflict their bond remains unbreakable. “They drive each other mad,” Sally says, “But they’re incredibly close. Anne puts Martha back in her place, and they find their equilibrium again.” But how will Archie fit into this? And could it mean trouble for Humphrey and Martha?