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The Invictus Games opening ceremony is now underway at Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium, with musical performances from stars such as Katy Perry, Nelly Furtado and Chris Martin

Prince Harry’s Invictus Games are now underway in Vancouver-Whistler, Canada, with a star-studded opening ceremony featuring the likes of Katy Perry, Nelly Furtado and Coldplay’s Chris Martin.

Held in the city’s 40,000-capacity BC Place Stadium, the glittering ceremony began at 9pm UK time, ahead of what is anticipated to be the biggest and best Invictus Games to date.

Prince Harry’s Invictus Games are now underway in Vancouver-Whistler, Canada, with a star-studded opening ceremony featuring the likes of Katy Perry, Nelly Furtado and Coldplay’s Chris Martin.

Held in the city’s 40,000-capacity BC Place Stadium, the glittering ceremony began at 9pm UK time, ahead of what is anticipated to be the biggest and best Invictus Games to date.

After Team United Kingdom entered the stadium, the camera then cut to Harry and Meghan watching from the stands, both received huge cheers as they smiled, with Harry seen waving to the crowd. The whole stadium then stood for the national anthem after hosts Canada entered to a standing ovation.

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Indigenous leaders from the traditional territories of the Four Host First Nations of Lílwat, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil Waututh, where the Games are being held, raised wooden paddles in a symbolic welcome gesture to the competitors.

More than 500 competitors, from 23 countries, will take part in the Games. They entered the stadium in an Olympic-style parade while escorted by Canadian Armed Forces Cadets carrying placards displaying their country’s names.

Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado played some of her best-loved hits to enthusiastic applause as attendees settled in for a night of music and celebration.

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Coldplay frontman Chris Martin then performed the Invictus Games anthem, which he composed the score for back in 2014.

Martin paid tribute to Prince Harry and could be seen joking with him. Harry and Meghan could also be seen on screen laughing

Crowds were on their feet as Martin sang Coldplay hit Viva La Vida – including Harry and Meghan. Meghan also appeared to be filming Harry on her mobile phone.

Master Corporal James Gendron led “a shared moment of healing” on his bagpipes. The serviceman, who previously suffered psychological injuries in Afghanistan after playing at 63 separate funeral-style ceremonies for fallen soldiers, was then joined on stage by more pipers, as well as drummers, who helped him create a cacophony of sound inside the arena. Harry spoke about the Team Canada competitor at the closing ceremony of the last Invictus Games.

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Prince Harry paid tribute to injured veterans at the Invictus Games tonight, telling them: “We need you… and we’ll always need you.”

Harry, 40, was speaking on stage at the event’s opening ceremony, which included performances by pop stars Katy Perry, Chris Martin and Nelly Furtado.

The former soldier, who completed two tours of Afghanistan, said: “The Games were born more than a decade ago, from a promise I made to myself. A promise to uphold my obligation—a sacred obligation after my own decade and privilege of military service —to do whatever I could to help my fellow brothers and sisters heal, and to champion everything we stand for.

“Over the past decade I’ve lost count of the times we’ve heard you tell us that the Invictus Games saved you. Respectfully, I disagree. Invictus didn’t save you. You saved yourself. It was you, who pushed through the doubt and despair.

“You, who summited your own mountain and brought us along with you. It was you who kept going even when you didn’t think you had any more to give. We didn’t do that. You did.

“The Games simply reveal what is already within you. That scarcest—and most precious—of the world’s resources: character. A spirit—of fortitude and perseverance that can never be defeated. That is the magic of the Invictus Games.”

As Meghan, 43, proudly watched on from the crowd, Harry added: “Today, and for the next week – warriors unite. In this moment of difficulty and division in many parts of the world, we gather here in Vancouver in a spirit of unity.

“We represent 23 nations. Speak many different languages and reflect the full breadth of the world’s religions and faiths.

“Beyond any differences, here at the Invictus Games we are grounded in mutual respect, competing fiercely, but believing in one another. Supporting one another. And rooting for one another.”

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Karwai Tang)Harry and Meghan had earlier been treated to huge cheers from the 40,000 crowd inside Vancouver’s BC Place stadium after they were shown together in the crowd on the arena’s giant jumbotron.

The two-hour show ended with a high-energy performance by US star Katy Perry, who is a pal and neighbour of Harry and Meghan in Montecito, California.She belted out a number of her biggest songs, including Roar, Part of Me and Firework, alongside soldiers from The Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, the 15th Field Regiment Band and The Royal Canadian Artillery Band. The ceremony also included a performance by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Noah Kahan.

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Performers later transformed the floor of the stadium to resemble the waters of the Pacific coastline, while giant models of whales and dolphins flew over the audience, who waved blue pom-poms to create the illusion of water.

The show also featured art and music by members of all four separate First Nations, including singers, drummers and even a DJ, who combined electronic music with traditional Indigenous rhythms.

Men and women from the Canadian Armed Forces also starred throughout the ceremony, including during a rendition of the Canadian national anthem by band members.

Soldiers and cadets formed an honour guard, under the direction of Lieutenant Ben Van Slyke, before Governor General of Canada The Honourable Mary Simon gave a speech welcoming the more than 500 competitors and their families from 23 different countries.

The Invictus Games Flag entered the stadium escorted by Canadian Rangers before being passed to Chief of Defence Jennie Garignan and Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann. And there was an emotional moment when Master Corporal James Gendron led “a shared moment of healing” on his bagpipes.

The serviceman, who previously suffered psychological injuries in Afghanistan after playing at 63 separate funeral-style ceremonies for fallen soldiers, was then joined on stage by more pipers, as well as drummers, who helped him create a cacophony of sound inside the arena.

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This year marks the first time the Invictus Games will include winter sports such as alpine skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic skiing. Kicking off today (February 8), the Games, which are known to be Prince Harry’s passion project, will continue until February 16.

Prince Harry first founded the Invictus Games in 2014 with the aim of championing wounded, injured, or sick service personnel and veterans. The prince is known to be very hands-on with a project regarded by many to be his legacy, which, given his own years as a soldier, holds a deeply personal significance.

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Organisers have said that this year’s event, which comes after previous Games’ were held in London, Orlando, Toronto, Sydney, The Hague and Dusseldorf, will be the biggest yet. It will take place at eight separate venues in Vancouver and the ski resort of Whistler, located on the traditional territories of the Four Host First Nations of Lílwat, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil Waututh.

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Chief Executive Officer Scott Moore said: “We will deliver the best ever Invictus Games over the next nine days. These Games will be life-changing.”. Mr Moore added: “I was lucky enough to do eleven Olympic Games in my career. People ask me what is the difference between the Olympic Games and the Invictus Games. The Olympic Games changes lives… the Invictus Games saves lives.”

Prince Harry and Meghan were seen arriving in Vancouver yesterday evening after landing in the city via private jet from Santa Barbara, close to their home in Montecito. Harry’s ongoing commitment to the project was highlighted yesterday (Friday 7) at an evening welcome reception for competitors, where Meghan warmly described participants as “family”.

Addressing attendees, Meghan said: “You will see him throughout this week, you will see him at the Games, you will see him probably curling with you, cheering you on. He wants to be there with you, he is in it with you.

“What you won’t have seen is all of the moments in the lead-up to these Games. All of the moments with, as you know, with families, the big rush in the morning, and getting ready for school and packing the lunch boxes and making breakfast and my husband’s in all of that with us.

“And then he’ll be on his phone, and Archie will say, ‘Papa, why are you on your phone?’. He’s like, ‘cos it’s Invictus… I’m getting ready for Invictus’. It means so much to him.”

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Meghan continued: “You are his family, just as we are his family, and I hope you recognise how much of his heart he has poured into every single beat that has gotten all of you to this week that is going to be spectacular. I need you to know that, I need you to know how much it means to him and how much each of you means to you.”

This comes at a tricky time for the Sussexes, who have been subjected to considerable scrutiny in recent weeks.

A recent Vanity Fair piece, published January 17, cast a critical eye over the couple’s five years outside of the palace fold, with the couple having famously stepped back from their duties as senior working members of the Royal family back in 2025.

The usually supportive publication spoke with various insiders about what it was like to work for the power couple, and there were some less than rosy accounts of Meghan’s allegedly “painful” management style towards staff members.

A source who worked on Sussex media projects told the outlet: “[It was] really, really, really awful. Very painful. Because she’s constantly playing checkers—I’m not even going to say chess—but she’s just very aware of where everybody is on her board. And when you are not in, you are to be thrown to the wolves at any given moment.”

The article, titled ‘American Hustle,’ also addressed speculation over the alleged state of Harry and Meghan’s marriage, which the couple have strongly denied. It even speculated on rumours that Meghan had been approached to write a ‘post-divorce’ book. However, it also stated that this was not on the cards for the Duke and Duchess, with another source revealing their “love is real”, while asserting they are “still hot for each other.”

Now, a new book by royal author Tom Quinn has seen the Sussexes come under scrutiny once again, with its numberous revelations including the claim that Meghan allegedly didn’t care for hers and Harry’s first “small” home together, Nottingham Cottage.

The couple has faced some criticism in recent weeks

In Yes Ma’am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants – which has been excerpted in The Times – Quinn penned: “‘Meghan felt it was so small that it must be a reflection of how the royal family were belittling her husband. She just didn’t understand that real royals don’t care much about houses and material possessions because, having always had them, they take them for granted, said one member of staff who helped out regularly at Nottingham Cottage.”

He continued: “A rather beautiful house in the grounds of a famous palace hardly seemed to Harry the equivalent to being forced to live in a shed at the end of the garden. But for Meghan, things were more complex. She saw Kate and William living just a few yards away in Kensington Palace itself with teams of live-in servants.”

Meghan Markle has been using her Instagram account to promote the launch of her new lifestyle brand “As Ever” – but the Duchess of Sussex is only following one account on the platform

Meghan Markle has taken Royal enthusiasts by surprise this year, not just by setting up an Instagram account but also by being quite active on it. The 43-year-old Duchess of Sussex has been sharing various posts, many shot at their Montecito home, and is currently using her platform to hype the launch of her new lifestyle brand “As Ever”.

This week, she shared a video introducing the brand, initially named American Riviera Orchard, and today she confirmed with a photo post that the launch is slated for this spring. Since her debut on the social media site last month, Meghan has already attracted 1.9 million followers.

Yet, in a move that might raise eyebrows among her fans, Meghan follows only one account – that of her own brand. @aseverofficial, the brand’s account, boasts 645,000 followers and a single post announcing its spring debut, which reads: “You’re warmly invited: As ever, coming Spring 2025.”

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Meghan’s return to Instagram comes just before the premiere of her Netflix series “With Love, Meghan”, originally scheduled for last month.

Due to the California wildfires, the release of the eight-episode show was delayed, now set to premiere on March 4. A post shared by @aseverofficial, reports the Express.

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, first revealed her latest venture with Netflix on January 2 by posting the series’ official trailer on Instagram. At that time, she expressed her enthusiasm, writing: “I have been so excited to share this with you! I hope you love the show as much as I loved making it.”

Speculation suggests that Meghan’s ‘As Ever’ project could drop just weeks after this new Netflix series debuts.

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Meanwhile, Meghan’s new logo for her lifestyle brand As Ever is proving to be controversial – just hours after she unveiled it.

However, the thinking behind the branding that replaces American Riviera Orchard has been revealed – with the intentional use of the palm tree and hummingbirds on the emblem. It is believed the palm tree represents Meghan and Prince Harry’s home in California with the two hummingbirds a nod to Harry, as they are a favourite of the Duke, who is a keen birdwatcher.

The Mirror understands that as part of the process of creating the logo, Meghan’s team undertook “comprehensive” global searches of registered trademarks. It comes after the Mayoress of Porreres, a town on the Spanish island of Majorca, claims the logo is strikingly similar to their coat of arms and has gone as far as saying the logo is a “complete copy” as it also features a palm tree and birds.

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Ms Mora said: “To sue for plagiarism is complicated and costly, and a small town council like ours is not in a position to fight against the English crown. At first, we took it as a bit of a joke because we didn’t really understand where it had come from and what their objective was in copying our coat of arms,” she explained to Vanitatis.”

Princess Anne has been named patron of The Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation which provides support to injured players in the grassroots game in Scotland

Princess Anne has just been named the patron of a Scottish Rugby charity, adding to the her already packed workload. The Princess Royal has long been known as the family’s hardest working member and she has no intention of slowing down.

At 74 years old, the Princess Royal is now the figurehead of The Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation (MIPF), which extends support to injured grassroots players across Scotland. The rugby charity, founded in 1973, helps amateurs who face difficulties after being injured on the field.

MIPF chair Ian Rankin has warmly welcomed her, stating: “The Princess Royal has been a dedicated supporter of the Scotland rugby team through umpteen swings of fortune since the 1980s, performing the official opening of Murrayfield’s East Stand in 1983 and becoming the SRU’s Patron in 1986.

“Her passion for sport, her commitment to the game at all levels, is well documented and we are honoured to have her join us as our Patron.”

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In the past year alone, the charity has backed 18 men’s players and eight women’s players with their rugby-related health issues, reports the Express.

This appointment comes hot on the heels of Anne disregarding any notion of retirement. Often hailed as the most industrious Royal due to her extensive number of engagements each year, she quashed retirement talks during a PA interview post her South African Royal tour.

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When prompted about considering retirement, the King’s sister declared: “It isn’t really an option.” She added: “It really isn’t written in, no. It isn’t really an option, no, I don’t think so.

“You’re jolly lucky… if you can continue to be more or less compos mentis and last summer I was very close to not being. Take each day as it comes, they say.”

Love Island has been hit with a whopping 2000 plus Ofcom complaints in its final week as fans fumed over ‘bullying behaviour’ by various contestants on the show

Love Island has been hit by over 2000 Ofcom complaints in its final week.

Angry fans have contacted Ofcom as the show came to a close, as they fumed at various stars for their “bullying behaviour”. On February 12, there were 1,347 complaints, followed by 820 on February 11, 63 on February 13 and 57 on February 16.

The February 12 episode saw Ekin-Su and Elma clash over the latter’s comment about Ekin-Su and Curtis having the weakest connection. Things only got worse between the group when Ekin-Su had kissed Sammy during the heart rate challenge. During the argument, an angry Elma swore at Ekin-Su and Curtis and told them to “shut their mouths”.

It is not the first time the hit ITV show has been reported to Ofcom by fans. Back in 2021, Faye Winter’s lengthy expletive-laden outburst at Teddy Soares saw over 24,000 complaints roll in.

Elsewhere, in 2022, the show received 3,617 complaints in one week following the fallout from movie night. The couples rowed and argued as they found out what the others had been up to whilst in the villa.

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Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman won Love Island All Stars on Monday night. Speaking about their win, Gabby said: “All the couples were so strong, I don’t think you could call it! You have to take into account, we only see what we see, so we don’t know what everyone’s seen. I couldn’t believe we’d won it.”

“All of the couples were in such a good position and in such a happy place,” Casey added, as Gabby shared in response: “We all would have been happy for anyone to win.”

Speaking about why she connected with Casey, Gabby said: “What’s important to me is how he is with other people and the energy he brings to everyone else. He’s so polite and kind to everybody and everybody sees that. He’s hilarious and fun to be around and I don’t stop laughing when I’m with him, which is such a good feeling.

“You want to feel excited for the day. Obviously I fancied him anyway. He’s a bit of me. So that’s a big deal and an important factor. I think he’s smart and amazing and such good energy. I’m excited.”

Casey shared: “I think it was just that initial spark when we first spoke. I haven’t felt that in such a long time about anyone. I fancy her so much. We laugh constantly and have such a good time. I love every second of being with her.”

The BBC has re-released an episode of Doctor Who featuring disgraced news anchor Huw Edwards although they have carefully scrubbed him from the episode

A Doctor Who episode featuring Huw Edwards has been re-uploaded.

The episode which originally aired in 2006 was yanked from BBC iPlayer following the scandal surrounding Edwards. In the episode which is now available to watch, Billie Piper played the Doctor’s (David Tennant) companion watching a news report from her home when she saw a man falling over while carrying the Olympic Torch after London won the bid to host the 2012 games.

David’s portrayal of The Doctor was forced to intervene and carry on running with the torch. Meanwhile, Edwards was heard commenting on the incident. Edwards voice punctuates the episode, initially announcing the progress of the Olympic torchbearers and later forming the backdrop for the opening ceremony by remarking, “athletes from all over the world are streaming into the stadium”.

This, has now been wiped from the episode. Instead, his live commentary is played out by Becky Wright, who has previously provided the voice for Doctor Who’s audio and podcast service. Becky’s addition is almost an exact copy of Edwards’ script but has had some minor tweaks. He’s also been axed from the final credits of the episode. The BBC were believed to be reviewing archival footage involving Huw, including his coverage of the late Queen Elizabeth’s death.

Edwards offered ‘live commentary’ during the scene

A BBC spokesperson told The Mirror: “As you would expect we are actively considering the availability of our archive. While we don’t routinely delete content from the BBC archive as it is a matter of historical record, we do consider the continued use and re-use of material on a case-by-case basis.”

Last year, the disgraced BBC newsreader, 63, was given six months imprisonment, suspended for two years, after he pleaded guilty to having made indecent images of children. The sentence came after father-of-five was arrested in November 2023 following the findings of South Wales Police that he had been involved in a sick WhatsApp conversation with convicted paedophile Alex Williams, 25.

The felon was said to have sent Edwards 41 images of child abuse between December 2020 and August 2021. Seven of the indecent images were Category A, which is the worst category of its kind. He also had a requirement to complete a sex offender programme. Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring also declined to make him the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, saying he “did not pose a risk to the public”. He said, however, that Edwards would be on the Sexual Offenders’ Register for seven years.

Mr Goldspring told the ex-News at Ten presenter: “The impact of child sexual abuse can be severe and lifelong.” He then told Edwards his “reputation is in tatters,” while starting his sentencing remarks. Mr Goldspring said: “Perhaps it does not need saying that you are of previous good character having enjoyed a very successful career in the media You were highly regarded for your dedication and professionalism, perhaps the most recognised journalist in the UK. Your reputation is in tatters.”

As well as the way the criminal justice system treats paedophiles in the UK, Edwards was spared jail time due to his previous good character and concern over his mental health behind bars, as it placed him as a “vulnerable” inmate. The court was told he had been an inpatient at the Nightingale Hospital mental health clinic in London since his July guilty pleas.

ITV has announced the new boss of This Morning after Martin Frizell announced last year that he would be leaving the role of editor after 10 years at the helm of the programme

ITV has announced the new boss of This Morning, with associate editor Vivek Sharma set to take over in March.

This Morning’s current editor Martin Frizell announced in November that he would be leaving the programme after 10 years, using his time away from ITV to care for his wife, former GMTV presenter Fiona Phillips, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2022.

Vivek, who has been an associate editor on the show for the last 15 months, said in a statement: “Having grown up watching the show, it’s an incredible privilege and honour to take on the role of editor of This Morning.

Vivek Sharma is taking over from Martin Frizell as the boss of This Morning in March ( 
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“Over the last 37 years, the show has become a national institution and has been responsible for some of the most memorable moments on television. It’s a cherished part of millions of people’s mornings on TV and on social media, where someone interacts with This Morning content every second.”

He added: “The team on and off camera are world-class and I can’t wait to work alongside them in my new role, as we shape the future of this iconic brand.”

Before joining This morning, Vivek worked on other ITV shows, including Lorraine and Good Morning Britain. He is set to take over as boss from March 3.

Last November, Martin, 65, announced that he would be stepping down from the role in Spring 2025, sharing that he expected his “family priorities to change next year”. He added: “Next year I’m expecting my family priorities to change so I need to free up time for them. I love my team at ITV and will miss them and the thrill of live telly but it’s an always on, 24 hours a day, seven days a week commitment and I won’t be able to do both.

“It’s been a privilege to lead truly great presenters and producers, between us we’ve turned out more than six thousand hours of live topical telly, that’s around 20,000 items and whilst the gongs are always nice.

“I’m most proud of the change we made to so many lives, even saving a fair few with our campaigns on anti suicide, menopause, testicular cancer and ‘how – to’ items. This juggernaut is the toughest test for any broadcast journalist.”

Loose Women panellist, Jane Moore, has revealed Victoria Beckham’s mum, Jackie, contacted the show during a discussion about her daughter and husband, David

Victoria Beckham’s mum once called the Loose Women ladies during their on-air debate about her daughter.

Jackie Adams usually stays out of the spotlight, however, panellist, Jane Moore, has revealed she couldn’t resist sharing her opinion with the ITV show when Victoria, 50, was up for discussion.

With reports of affairs, millions in the bank and four celebrity offspring, the Beckhams always get tongues wagging. However, after the Loose Women panel stuck up for the pair in a bid to protect their privacy, Jackie rang into the show to say thank you.

Recalling the moment, Jane said: “Victoria has never been on the show, but her mum rang in once when we used to do live phone calls. I think we were sticking up for the Beckhams and she called into say thanks. She was nice.”

Loose Women panellist, Jane Moore, has revealed Victoria Beckham’s mum contacted the show during a discussion about her daughter

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The journalist also told Woman’s Own that while the former Spice Girl has never been on the show, there have been some “fabulous stars” drinking tea with the loose-lipped women, including Whoopi Goldberg and Goldie Hawn.

Victoria and David’s live were under the microscope again recently when Tom Bower released his explosive new book, which is based on the couple’s marriage.

The House of Beckham: Money, Sex and Power, written by the investigative biographer, includes many alleged events about their relationship through extensive research, expert sourcing and interviews with insiders.

Victoria was said to be “livid” after its release when murky details surrounding David’s alleged affair with Rebecca Loos were published. There were also damning details about her rumoured dislike of Geri Horner, who the fashion designer reportedly mocked for her celebrity romance with Chris Evans.

With the book’s release just weeks before their 25th wedding anniversary, Victoria was said to be unhappy with the timing and how it might portray the pair.

A source told Closer Magazine: “Victoria is livid about the upcoming book, because what was supposed to be a landmark date for them is instead going to be reliving the hell that almost broke her. Instead of being able to celebrate their marriage and the ups and downs of their journey and the love and life they have built together, it’s all coming under attack.” The mum-of-four was also reportedly “worried” about the book being set up to “bring down” the couple’s image and portray them as “work and money obsessed people”.

The book came after the release of David’s self-titled Netflix documentary, in which his wife opened up about the great difficulty they faced in their marriage when he was accused of infidelity.

Speaking in his Netflix documentary, Victoria shared: “Up until Madrid sometimes it felt like us against everybody else but we were together, we were connected, we had each other. But when we were in Spain, it didn’t really feel like we had each other either. And that’s sad. I can’t even begin to tell you how hard it was and how it affected me. It was a nightmare.”

Jane Moore opened up on a problematic health condition that she’s currently battling, as she spoke openly on ITV’s Loose Women about the condition and health of her feet

Loose Women star Jane Moore made a candid health confession on the ITV show as she admitted that she’s struggling with her fungal toe infection.

During the last instalment of the week, Kaye Adams asked her co-stars, Olivia Attwood, Myleene Klass and Jane Moore on whether they take care of their feet. Revealing that feet are the window into how healthy one is, the women bravely showed pictures of their toes to see how well they were doing overall.

Admitting that her feet looked similar to Lord of the Ring’s character, Gollum for most of the year, Jane confessed that she rarely looks after toes. She then said she had a fungus on one of her toes as well as a bunion on her foot.

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Jane later added: “There’s nothing I haven’t got! Also, that left nail, thank God its got polish on it cos it’s fungal!”

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As the panel and the audience squirmed in disgust, Jane said: “I can’t get rid of it! I’ve tried everything.”

The news comes after Loose Women star Gloria Hunniford’s husband Stephen Way tragically passed away at the age of 85. Taking to social media, Gloria, 84, fondly remembered her husband by saying: “Stephen was a gentleman and a giant of a man, who will leave the most enormous void not only in my life, but our entire family.

Gloria Hunniford’s husband tragically passed away ( 
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Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)“He was an incredibly kind, generous, and caring man, with a delightfully quirky sense of humour, which remained till the end. We had a tremendously happy 25-year marriage and did so many beautiful and exciting things together that I will always cherish.”

Gloria honoured Stephen’s role in the family by stating: “He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather,” and shared her immense grief: “It’s a great shock and words cannot express my sadness at this time. A bright shining light has dimmed, and he shall be missed at every turn,” she concluded.

Loose Women star Gloria Hunniford is mourning the death of husband Stephen Way, who has passed away at the age of 85

Gloria Hunniford’s husband of more than 20 years has died at the age of 85.

The Loose Women star, 84, wed the businessman in 1998, and she said he would leave “the most enormous void, not only in my life”.

Stephen Way, who was a renowned celebrity hairdresser, passed away on Tuesday following a “heroic fight” with an illness, the family announced.

Gloria and Stephen celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last year. Speaking of her loss for the first time publicly today, Gloria said: “Stephen was a gentleman and a giant of a man, who will leave the most enormous void not only in my life, but our entire family. He was an incredibly kind, generous, and caring man, with a delightfully quirky sense of humour, which remained till the end. We had a tremendously happy 25-year marriage and did so many beautiful and exciting things together that I will always cherish.”

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Stephen was described as a “wonderful husband, father and grandfather” and Gloria added: “It’s a great shock and words cannot express my sadness at this time. A bright shining light has dimmed, and he shall be missed at every turn.”

It was Stephen who broke the news of the death of her former husband Don Keating as she came off stage after hosting a TV chat show in 1997, she revealed that year.

When they started dating, he owned an hairdressing salon in New Bond Street, Mayfair.

Last year, Gloria revealed Stephen had been left partially blind in his right eye after suffering a second stroke. She had spoken of his numerous health battles and in 2020 praised the NHS for saving his life. Stephen was involved in a taxi accident in 2019, leaving the base of his spine fractured.

Gloria Hunniford paid tribute to husband Stephen Way ( 
Image:
ITV)In 2004, Stephen had a heart attack and in 2012 he had his first stroke. Speaking of the incident, Gloria previously said: “He said something about the garden to me, he told me there was something the matter with his left arm and said it was like cotton wool and he had no control over it.”

He had previously been Gloria’s support following the tragic death of her daughter in 2004. Caron, who had followed in her mum’s footsteps and became a TV presenter, died from breast cancer aged 41 in 2004.

Earlier this year she explained her the pain of Caron’s death “never goes away”. Speaking of how Stephen helped her at the time and with tough periods in her life, Gloria previously said: “Stephen’s a lovely man and so supportive of me in every way. It’s very important to look after your relationship, especially when it’s a second marriage, and my concession is that I don’t work every day so we have time together.”

Gloria previously said losing a child was “the deepest sense of loss you can ever face”.

“Because I have personally lost parents, I’ve lost a former husband. Yes, it’s all relative to the situation and relative to the person and relative to where you are in your life. But I think to lose a child sends you into the darkest black hole imaginable and one which I never thought I’d get out of.”

Gloria and Stephen exchanged wedding vows at St Peter’s Church in Kent in 1998. They continued the celebrations at the majestic Hever Castle. Last year, the couple returned to the same spot to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. She told Hello Magazine at the time that her memories of that special day are as vivid as ever, and the secret to their happy marriage is “love, laughter and good conversation”.

She assed: “I can remember walking into the church, filled with family and friends, and the candles all lit – it was wonderful. We’ve often said we would love to live it all over again.

“Of course, there is physical attraction, but our relationship is full of kindness and humour. We enjoy talking to each other. Talk, talk, talk – that is a wonderful thing.”

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan made a cheeky jibe at the expense of her co-star Ruth Langsford following her lengthy absence from the ITV lunchtime show

Coleen Nolan made a cheeky comment about Ruth Langsford’s lengthy absence from Loose Women.

Ruth took some time away from the ITV lunchtime show earlier this year following her split from husband Eamonn Holmes. The pair had been married for decades but shockingly announced their split earlier this year.

In a joint statement, their spokespeople confirmed the split, sharing: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.”

Since then, Ruth has made her return to the panel show for a week or so before heading off for some pre-arranged time off. During a chat on today’s show, they were discussing what was coming up when Ruth couldn’t think of the word to explain what she was saying. Coleen quickly jumped in to say the word, with Ruth thanking her colleague. Coleen then made a cheeky jibe at Ruth’s absence from the show, where she said Ruth had been “off for a while”.

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Ruth returned to Loose Women last month following her marriage split. In her first appearance on the show since the pair went their separate ways, she said: “Welcome to your first Loose Women of the week, it’s great to have your company!” whilst Coleen stepped in to say: “Can I just say? I am so so happy that you’re back!”

The entire audience cheered as Janet Street Porter said: “Thank god! Thank god! I was left with her and her!” before Ruth apologised and added: “I’m sorry, Janet. I won’t do it again,” as they all discussed her taking an extended break from the show.

Since then, they have discussed a number of topics – but nothing specifically about Eamonn. One of the topics they chatted about was distancing themselves from toxic friends. Introducing the segment, Ruth said: “A journalist said today that female friends are too toxic to bother with and she says that women can be too catty, overly sensitive and competitive over everything from marriage to body shape. Is she right?” as panellist Myleene Klass responded: “I think it’s so lazy to make that kind of comment. It’s just women being put against women and it’s never done to men. I couldn’t disagree more because my girlfriends are my absolute rock through divorce, miscarriage and everything. I call them my 4am because there are some girlfriends I know I can rely on to ring at 4am. I had one girlfriend who knocked on my door at 2am because she didn’t hear from me.”

Ruth then said: “We suffer it on Loose Women where people always try to say ‘Aw the Loose Women are always falling out’ or ‘you can’ all get on’. It’s almost as if people can’t accept that a woman can get along with a woman. I’m not saying there can’t be catty women, but there are also catty men and b****y men too.”