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Lily Allen ditched her wedding and engagement rings from David Harbour for a new episode of her BBC podcast, after opening up about struggling mentally

Lily Allen, 39, has seemingly ditched her wedding ring, just before opening up about going through a “tough time.”

The pop star hosts BBC Sounds podcast Miss Me? Alongside close friend Miquita Oliver, and this week interviewed Miquita’s mum Andi Oliver. In clips from the podcast shared on Lily’s Instagram, Lily gestured with her bare hands, with both her engagement and wedding ring missing. Lily’s representative has been contacted for comment.

Lily’s lack of bling came after she revealed that she’d been struggling, and spending time away from her husband, Stranger Things star David Harbour, 49. Lily and David co-parent Lily’s two daughters – Ethel Mary, 12, and Marnie Rose, 11 – alongside her ex-husband Sam Cooper.

Most recently, Lily told fans that due to focusing on her kids and struggling mentally, she’d been neglecting to eat. “I’ve been going through a tough time over the last few months, and my eating has become an issue. My therapist and I talk about it, and she says, ‘How long has this been going on?’ And I said, ‘Well, about three years really’. And she’s like, ‘Okay, why haven’t you mentioned it before?’” she said.

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Lily has recently opened up about going through a tough time and neglecting to eat ( 
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“And it’s not because I’m lying about it. It’s just because it’s not seemed at the top of the list of important things that I need to talk about, but obviously, it is. I’m not really good at talking about the bigger picture. That’s something about my ADHD as well that I don’t link things. And also, my body and my brain are two very separate things to me. I know a lot of people feel those two things are very connected to each other, but for me, it’s very different. I spend a lot of time in my head and not a lot of time thinking about my body.”

The singer added: “I’m really not in a great place mentally at the moment, and I’m not eating. I’m not hungry. I obviously am hungry, but my body and brain are so disconnected from each other that my body… the messages of hunger are not going through my body to my brain. I’m not avoiding food, I’m just not thinking about it because I’m so in my head. My body’s, like, a few steps behind me.”

Last month on the podcast, Lily also suggested she was feeling overwhelmed by parenting her kids alone without David. “Leaving my kids,” Lily responded when asked about her guilty pleasure. Lily then explained that after long periods of parenting by herself, getting away for a while was a bit of relief.

“Sometimes when I’ve been in New York with the kids for a month and David hasn’t been around and I know I’ve got a trip planned somewhere I’ll get out of the door and just… ahhh” the pop star said as she let out a huge exhale. Despite the relief, Lily admitted: “But then I’ll get out the door and half an hour later I feel guilty. Not even half an hour, 20 minutes, maybe 10, maybe five, maybe as soon as I walk across the threshold I’m enjoying myself but I feel guilt.”

Phillip Scofield’s daughter Ruby, swapped rain for snow with a quick girls getaway before Christmas, making full use of the hot tub and mirrors for some raunchy snaps

Phillip Schofield may be keeping a low profile, but that’s not to say his daughter is doing the same.

28-year-old Ruby, whom the disgraced TV star shares with Stephanie Lowe, has taken to Instagram, where she has shared a series of snaps showing off her quick girls’ getaway before Christmas. Showing off her wholesome trip in the French Alps, the former TV star’s youngest daughter could be seen making full use of the outdoor hot top and even managed to sneak in a raunchy mirror selfie.

Ruby, who is usually based in London, said her weekend at the luxury chalet in La Clusaz left her heart feeling “full”, as she was given the five-star treatment, waited on by private chefs, and had access to an indoor spa and a large outdoor jacuzzi nestled between the mountains which were scattered with snow.

Other photos from the gorgeous getaway included a snap of Ruby in a cosy white dressing gown, drinking what looked to be a mimosa on the balcony overlooking the Alps. While another more raunchy snap showed her all glammed up, with her dark hair slightly curled, along with a see-through silver top showing off her black swimsuit underneath. She paired the look with silver pants and gold jewelry.

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It’s unclear who the Leeds Beckett University psychology major was on holiday with, but it didn’t look like her older sister, Molly, 31, was in attendance. However, Ruby was seen with a group of girlfriends in the pictures she shared with her 75,000 Instagram followers. It marked a change of pace for the former host’s daughter, who is known for her charitable side, previously volunteering at The Chiltern Centre and trekking Machu Picchu to raise an impressive £15,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust.

The Schofield family have had a difficult lead-up to Christmas as Phillip’s mum, Patricia Schofield, sadly died in October at 88 years old. At the time, the former This Morning host shared a post on Instagram telling his followers of Patricia’s death, saying it had been a “heartbreaking weekend” and that he would “forever be proud and privileged” that she was his mother.

Sharing multiple pictures of her on his Instagram story, Phillip said she was “one of the oldest ever ladies” to wing-walk and said she was “calm, peaceful, beautiful and dignified”. He added: “After a heartbreaking weekend, my magnificent mum decided it was time to go to her beloved [husband] Brian. Over three days, we held her, loved her, hugged her and said everything that needed to be said,” Schofield added, thanking the medical teams “who have been, in the past and this weekend, my mum’s and our angels”. Phillip’s father died in 2008.

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schofe/Instagram)Patricia’s funeral was held almost one month after she died, with a service being held in her hometown of Newquay, Cornwall. The Schofield family attended the funeral together, with both Ruby and Molly present to say goodbye to their beloved grandmother, and their mother, Stephanie, there for moral support.

Zoe Ball announced in November that she’s leaving her breakfast show and on Tuesday said her goodbyes to her BBC Radio 2 colleagues over a fancy dinner in London

Zoe Ball was overcome with emotion as she was treated to a farewell lunch by a handful of her BBC Radio 2 colleagues on Tuesday.

The DJ and TV star, 54, enjoyed a meal at London’s swanky Langan’s Brasserie towards the beginning of the week and doting mum Zoe was clearly feeling sentimental about leaving her team behind, appearing to become emotional at one point during the evening.

Zoe seemingly wiped away a tear with her hand, but before long the ex-wife of hitmaker Fatboy Slim had a huge grin on her face as she enjoyed one last hurrah with her co-workers.

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Her upmarket dinner comes just over a month after Zoe confirmed she’d be stepping down from her Radio 2 role, an announcement that followed her extended absence over the summer in the wake of her mother Julia Peckham’s death in April.

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But Zoe was in high spirits on Tuesday evening and looked typically stylish in an edgy all-black look. The mum-of-two was joined by the likes of Richie Anderson and Tina Daheley, who clearly treated the much-loved DJ to a special farewell gift, with Zoe bundling solo out of the posh eatery clutching an enormous yellow Selfridges bag.

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TOPSTAR-WJ_Images / BACKGRID)Before hopping into a waiting car and being whisked home, Zoe – who will present her last show on Friday – made sure to give her Radio 2 family a big hug.

Announcing the news last month, Zoe told her fans: “After six years of fun times alongside you all on the breakfast show, I’ve decided it’s time to step away from the early alarm call and start a new chapter.

“You know I think the world of you all, listeners, and it truly has been such a privilege to share the mornings with you, to go through life’s little ups and downs, we got through the lockdown together, didn’t we? We’ve shared a hell of a lot, the good times, the tough times, there’s been a lot of laughter. And I am going to miss you cats.”

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Zoe has appeared on various TV shows over the years though, including presenting Strictly Come Dancing companion show It Takes Two for the BBC from 2011 to 2020. She’s also worked with other broadcasters, including more recently hosting ITV talent show Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream last year and appearing as a cast member on Channel 4’s Celebrity Gogglebox.

She rose to fame more than three decades ago as an on-screen presenter, fronting shows like SMart, Live & Kicking and Top of the Pops in the 1990s. She however pursued opportunities as a radio host during the decade too and in recent years has become known for work on BBC Radio. She’ll be replaced on Radio 2 by Scott Mills.

Among those in the studio for Zoe’s final week was Robbie Williams, who congratulated her on her “service to entertainment. And she teased her next move when the Angels star said: “I know this is not the end completely for you.”

The radio host quipped: “Or is it? I’m taking up gardening. I’m going to work in a garden centre”. He then quickly tweaked his planned tribute to tell the DJ: “Well I just want to say thank you for your services SO FAR to the entertainment world, to BBC Radio 2, to all that have gone before you and will come after you, but to you in particular.

ITV The Chase host Bradley Walsh was left in disbelief during Tuesday’s episode as player Tom admitted he applied for the wrong show and has never seen an episode

The Chase’s Bradley Walsh was left gobsmacked and could only muster a brief, disheartened reaction as he declared “I’ve lost all hope” following a contestant’s cringeworthy confession early in the episode.

On Tuesday’s (December 17) instalment of the popular ITV quiz show, host Bradley was once again gracing our television screens with another thrilling episode.

Bradley welcomed a quartet of hopefuls Tom from Twickenham, Richard from Sheffield, Sam from High Wycombe, and Gabriela from London who were eager to showcase their intellect against the Chaser for a chance at the jackpot.

But mere moments into the episode, Bradley was taken aback when Tom casually mentioned that not only did he sign up for the wrong programme but also had never actually seen an entire episode of The Chase.

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As Tom stood ready to face whichever Chaser emerged, Brad enquired about his preferred adversary. Tom, recently transitioned from military to civilian life and pursuing an acting career, responded nonchalantly: “I think I’ll be happy with anyone, apart from Anne.”, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Skeptical, Bradley probed further: “You know how this show works, right? ” Tom’s expression gave him away prompting Bradley to press on: “You’ve never seen this show, have you? “.

Tom’s admission practically knocked the wind out of everyone when he revealed that despite watching some YouTube clips, he hadn’t really sat through a complete broadcast, confessing to a stunned Bradley Walsh: “I’ve never seen the show, Bradley Walsh.”

Brad was struck dumb as he quizzed: “So what made you want to come on? ” Tom revealed he actually believed he had applied for a totally different programme, admitting, “I thought I was applying for another show with a similar name” instead. “But I’m very happy to be here.”

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he continued. Brad pressed on which show it was, leading Tom to spill the beans: “Hunted.” Bradley was taken aback by Tom’s mix-up, crossing his arms and commenting in disbelief: “The Chase. Hunted… wow. I don’t hold out much hope for you, Tom.”

As Tom stepped up to face-off against Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett, Bradley couldn’t resist a jibe, remarking: “He has no idea who you are.”

Despite the confusion, Tom managed to bag himself a spot in the final chase, opting for a middle offer of £6,000. Fans at home were quick to flock to X, once known as Twitter, to voice their amusement.

One person tweeted: “He thought this would be Hunted? ! #TheChase.” Another chimed in: “Never seen the chase? Play the game son #TheChase.” And another viewer teased: “You applied for the wrong show – you wanted to be on Hunted? ! #TheChase.”

Martin Lewis and his wife Lara Lewington were seen playing a game of Scrabble during the ITV show Martin Lewis: How to Win at Board Games and shared their proposal story

Viewers of Martin Lewis’s new ITV show How to Win at Board Games were quick to voice their reaction shortly after the programme began. The financial guru and founder of Money Saving Expert traded in his usual currency chat for game pieces as he shared his love for board games.

This Yuletide season, Martin has embarked on a festive quest to empower the nation with the skills to outplay their loved ones at board games, offering up clever tips and secret tactics for victory.

In the episode aired on Tuesday (December 17), Martin’s wife Lara graced the screen with a rare television appearance as they enjoyed a round of Scrabble together.

The ” Good Morning Britain ” host expressed his fondness for Scrabble, revealing that it held a special place in his heart as he had used the game to propose to his wife, former 5 News weather presenter Lara Lewington.

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The pair tied the knot in 2009 and share a 12 year old daughter. Recounting the unique proposal, Lara told viewers: “Martin proposed to me on a Scrabble set and once he got the letters out I thought he had too many letters because will you marry me is more than seven letters.”, reports the Express.

She added: “So I said ‘what are you doing? You’ve got too many letters on the board’ but he said ‘wait just wait’ and then of course he put them down and I felt bad because I accused him of cheating.”

In another segment of the show, Martin divulged some savvy advice on mastering the real estate board game Monopoly. He let slip that his top tip was to snap up the orange properties, branding them the “best value for money, something I know a bit about.”

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Viewers haven’t been shy about firing off critiques online as they tuned into the latest telly offerings. One exasperated viewer vented on X, formerly known as Twitter: “A week before Christmas, and one main channel is showing a sports awards ceremony, while the other features Martin Lewis teaching you how to win at board games. F*** MY LIFE! I might as well dig out my 1982 copy of the Radio Times to see what’s on at 9pm. #spoty #martinlewis”.

The snark continued from another commenter: “This program is giving ‘You have been eating apples WRONG your whole entire life, here’s how to eat them properly’ vibes. What a crock of s***e #HowToWinAtBoardGames”.

Someone else chimed in with a jab at the financial guru: “Martin Lewis on my tele for an whole hour, giving out tips on how to win at board games this Christmas. I can tell you that in under 2 seconds, mate. Cheat.”

However, some viewers enjoyed the new show. One fan said: “@MartinSLewis I’m loving your #howtowinatboardgames show. So interesting to see the thinking behind these games. Loved seeing the children win against the teachers. Let’s hope programmes like this reignite the fun in today’s children.” Another added: “Am luvvin the editing/sound of this, so far. #HowToWinAtBoardGames.”

Ola Jordan left Strictly Come Dancing in 2015, and said that the BBC judges are now ‘too nice’ and should be replaced in order to ‘refresh’ the show

Strictly Come Dancing star Ola Jordan, 42, didn’t hide her feelings when speaking about how the show’s doing without her.

Ballroom pro Ola left the BBC series in 2015, after nine years of dancing on the show and securing one big win. The I’m a Celebrity alum hasn’t stopped watching Strictly, and said after this year’s innings that the judges – Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, and Anton Du Beke – weren’t being harsh enough.

“Maybe they need to refresh. Strictly is an amazing show. It’s an amazing family show. Everyone loves it. From grandparents to kids, everyone can watch it together. It’s nice because as a family you can all enjoy something on the show,” she told Mecca Bingo. “I just think people could be getting a bit bored of it in some way. It is very samey and nice. With the judges, all the comments are really positive, but not everyone is good, so you’ve got to give some negative, constructive feedback.”

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Ola then singled out Craig, who used to be known for his ruthless judging before toning things down. She said: “I feel like Craig’s lost his sparkle. People loved Craig for what he was before. He would say it as it is, saying he wasn’t good, that was rubbish, but it’s almost like he’s got to say a positive now. He’s obviously been told they’ve got to be positive and that they don’t want any negativity in the show and that comes from producers, but they need to look at what the public wants really. It’s too nicey nicey.”

The dancer even suggested rotating guest judges for more excitement, suggesting: “What needs changing to refresh the show? Put a different judge on there, just spice it up a bit because we know what they all say. They’re all the same every year, so maybe they need a new judge – someone with a bit more spice on the panel. You could even have a different guest judge every week.”

“It needs to be someone that won’t come in and say ‘You are amazing. That was amazing. Oh, that was brilliant. Oh, that was great.’ We need someone who will say the truth and say ‘No, listen well done for coming out and giving your all, but come on, let’s face it, that was a bit rubbish, wasn’t it? You forgot half of the routine. You messed up here. You messed up there. Well, come back next week and do a great job. But let’s face it, they’re not all good, I know they need to give some positivity to some people, but it’s too nicey nicey for me.”

Ola married fellow dancer and Celebrity Big Brother contestant James Jordan in 2003, and hinted that they’d be up for the task of taking over judging. She shared: “I think the judges are great. Don’t get me wrong, Shirley is one of the most known people in our business. She knows what she’s talking about. She’s got the knowledge more than anyone on the panel. She’s an amazing teacher. She’s an amazing judge. But I think of the role when you look at the panel, they need to be a bit more truthful. If they want honesty and would ever do a double chair, James and I are here.”

“I think people just get bored of that because I do see what people say on social media, people say they fast-forward the judges because everyone is saying everything is amazing when it’s not. People have seen the show for twenty years now, so people can see when it’s not good.”

Strictly Come Dancing has previously been called out for animal cruelty but the show has heard the calls for change and made a massive pledge to change the way they do things

Strictly Come Dancing is making a major change to its wardrobe department in the wake of ‘cruelty’ claims.

The hit BBC dance competition show drew to a close on Saturday night, with Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell taking home the Glitter Ball trophy, and while the series isn’t set to return again until next year, the show’s creators have confirmed they are making a major change to the dancer’s costumes after receiving an appeal from animal rights group, PETA.

Known for colourful and eye-catching costumes, often accessorised with real bird feathers, the big bosses upstairs have decided it’s time to get rid of them for good. They confirmed today that they have been “increasingly moving away from real feather use over the last few seasons” and, from now on, are choosing to use only faux feathers from now on.

It’s a huge move in the battle against bird and animal cruelty and follows the lead of fashion labels, including Victoria’s Secret and designers such as Stella McCartney, who have pledged to avoid using real feathers in their designs due to the sickening conditions animals are subjected to.

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Executive Producer Sarah James said that in addition to moving away from using real feathers, the costume designers will also do their best to avoid recycling feathers from past costumes. PETA was overjoyed to hear the news, telling The Sun that they “applaud” the show for making the decision and are “excited” to see what next season’s costumes look like with the new designs.

“Behind every feather fashion item is a once-living bird who was shocked, slaughtered, and violently plucked for their plumage,” Yvonne Taylor, PETA’s Vice President, said. “PETA applauds Strictly Come Dancing for putting its best foot forward and quickstepping cruelly obtained feathers off the show. We’re excited to see the exclusively faux feather costumes it unveils in 2025.”

Strictly has already started making moves regarding the pledge, with Saturday’s final episode seeing wardrobe assistants quite literally pluck the feathers off judge Shirley Ballas ’s stunning red dress in between shows. Speaking to the news outlet, a source said the star was “shocked” as it was a “glamorous and expensive” outfit.

“There wasn’t time to change into another outfit and the whole show is run to a tight schedule,” the source said. They added that the decision to take the feathers off Shirley’s dress was a “sudden” one and that assistants were on standby before the show returned to broadcast to ensure Shirley had no feathers left on her dress.

It follows news the series had a weak season viewing wise compared to last with the September premiere seeing 7.1 million viewers, down from the 7.8 million who tuned in for the 2023 premiere. Throughout the season the show peaked at 9.3 million viewers and an average of 8.6 million viewers but still failed to match last year’s figures which peaked at 9.7 million and an average of 8.8 million.

BBC quickly hit back at viewership figures claiming that they are not accurate as “overnights no longer provide an accurate picture of all those who watch in an on demand world ”. The broadcaster said the true stats won’t be released until the 28 day consolidated figures are available.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! star, Jordan North, was rescued by Chiswick RNLI after the I’m A Celeb star entered the water to retrieve his dog

Former I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! contestant, Jordan North, was saved from the Thames after rescuing his dog on Monday.

The Capital FM star, 34, was rescued by Chiswick RNLI after Jordan entered the water to retrieve his beloved labrador. A member of the public raised the alarm when the DJ stepped from a pontoon into the water to help his pet, who had fallen into the water while Jordan was out on a run.

The RNLI crew were, fortunately, out on exercise and reached the pair, near Hammersmith Bridge, just three minutes later. They found the former I’m a Celebrity star sat on a nearby float lift with the dog, as members of the public held up phone torches to help the RNLI locate him.

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Praising the RNLI, Jordan said on Capital Breakfast: “A big thank you and a massive shout out to RNLI Chiswick who came and rescued me because I was getting a bit panicky. I was getting a bit nervy as well because I thought my legs are going to go, I can’t hold on much longer so they got there just in time. The real heroes here are the RNLI who came out and got me, put a blanket round me. They’re the heroes.”

Thames Commander Gavin Simmons alongside crew Sid Blake, Tom Coe and Cameron Crawley found Jordan sat on a float lift with the dog, owned by a member of the public, on his lap.

Speaking about his rescue mission, Gavin said: “We are on call to help all those who find themselves in difficulty on the water 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, even our beloved pets!

“While we’d always encourage people to call 999 and ask for the Coastguard instead of entering the water themselves, we’re happy that in this instance we were able to help Jordan and the dog safely back to dry land.”

The RNLI is currently running its annual Christmas fundraising appeal to acknowledge the crews who keep us save over the festive period. Dad-of-two Gavin will be on shift overnight at Chiswick Lifeboat Station from December 23-27 to keep the local community safe. On average, RNLI lifeboats launch over 100 times during the Christmas period every year.

EastEnders icon Michelle Collins teased the huge Christmas episodes this year, as her character Cindy Beale finds her affair finally exposed on the BBC soap

There will be fireworks this Christmas on EastEnders, as an affair comes to light.

Now, Cindy Beale actress Michelle Collins, who takes centre stage in the dramatic set of episodes, has teased what fans can expect. Cindy’s fling with Junior Knight is set to come out to the Beales and the Knights in classic EastEnders fashion.

As the two families sit down for their Christmas dinner, things take an explosive turn when Cindy’s affair confession is broadcast to the entire pub. What follows is drama and chaos as the two families are left reeling, and Ian Beale discovers his wife’s betrayal.

Soon other secrets come to light and accusations are flying, and now actress Michelle as promised fans will be left “on the edge of their seats”. Teasing the huge scenes ahead after a recent trailer offered a glimpse of the big scenes, Michelle promised fans would not want to miss the big episodes this Christmas Day and beyond.

She spilled: “You’ll certainly be on the edge of your seats, but I would say it’s dramatic, powerful and moving. A classic EastEnders.” She also joked she’d be resting this festive period to recover from her character’s “big year”.

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Teasing more about the Christmas episodes, Michelle said: “I feel very honoured to be involved in the Christmas storyline because it’s almost like a tradition to watch EastEnders on Christmas Day. It’s always a classic [episode] and it was a classic last Christmas, so it’s great to be involved in this one. I think the episode this year is a real EastEnders classic, so I’m really excited to be a part of it.”

On filming the tense scenes as her lies unravel, Michelle said it was fun but “a whirlwind”. She said: “Why do people always like playing the villains in panto? Because sometimes they’re a bit more fun [laughs]. As an actor playing Cindy, I go through a whirlwind of emotions, so you have to enjoy it a bit and have some fun in between. She is always a challenge.”

But is this it for Cindy, and will her family be torn apart for good after her latest betrayal? Michelle teased: “She is a complex character to play, she’s very self-destructive and she doesn’t have an off button, but I do think she needs some kind of redemption for the character to be believable. Nobody’s perfect.” Viewers will get to see the big affair reveal and the fallout on Christmas Day, with two 30-minute episodes airing that evening!

GK Barry and Richard Coles formed an unlikely bond on this year’s series of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! but it looks like viewers could see more of them in the future.

TV star Richard Coles has teased a new career venture alongside GK Barry following their stint on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!

The 62-year-old formed a sweet bond with GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, in the Australian jungle as they participated in this year’s gruesome show. But while appearing on Tuesday’s Loose Women, Richard seemed to suggest he wouldn’t mind getting involved in another tough reality series with Grace.

Reuniting with Loose Women star Grace on the panel, Richard was asked by presenter Charlene White if they plan to work together again. Richard said: “Yeah, I think so; I mean the SAS thing, you and me probably.”

Surprised, Grace replied: “Wow! Can you imagine?”

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Richard replied: “Yes, I can imagine. What I would love to do is take some trips to some interesting places,” he added: “Well, someone said I can take her to the opera, and she can take me for a vajazzle.”

After seeing the pair together, fans couldn’t get enough of the duo and headed to social media site X to share their thoughts. One viewer said: “Can’t wait for Keeling’s own show with Richard Coles as her sidekick. This is what ITV loves to see.”

Another chimed in and wrote, “GK Barry is so funny.” Another penned, “Reverend Richard Coles, Saluted. Beautiful man.”

Since their jungle adventure ended, fans have been longing to see more of Grace and Richard on their TV sets, with some suggesting that they should appear in the next series of Celebrity Gogglebox on Channel 4.

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While updating her fans on TikTok that she had returned to the UK after filming I’m A Celeb, fans quickly flooded the comment section with suggestions for the new role. One fan wrote, “Your friendship with Richard was so sweet. You two definitely need to be on Celebrity Gogglebox. Please put him on your podcast.”

More comments came in, with one person writing: “You and the Rev need to go on Gogglebox”. Another social media user said: “Rev Richard for the podcast!”

While a third claimed: “You and Rev NEED a show together,” alongside the clapping emoji. With fans agreeing as one wrote: “Need a show with Rev called ‘By The Grace of God.’”

Loose Women airs Mondays-Fridays at 12:30pm on ITV1.