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  • Gino D’Acampo’s ITV show replacement revealed after inappropriate behaviour claims

    Gino D’Acampo’s ITV show replacement revealed after inappropriate behaviour claims

    Gino D’Acampo’s ITV show Family Fortunes has been replaced following alleged bullying and sexually inappropriate comments, which the TV presenter has strongly denied

    TV chef Gino D’Acampo’s ITV gameshow has been replaced following allegations made against the presenter.

    The TV chef, 48, is facing allegations from dozens of people who have worked with him over a 12-year period. Complaints of alleged bullying and sexually inappropriate comments have been made – that he denies. The This Morning regular and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! winner came under the spotlight last month.

    ITV News reported that dozens of former staff and freelancers made allegations about working with Gino, calling his behaviour over a reported 12 year period “unacceptable,” “distressing,” and “horrendous”. Since the allegations, D’Acampo’s shows have been pulled from ITV’s schedule.

    Now, his show Family Fortunes has been shelved by ITV. A new series of Stephen Mulhern’s Celebrity Catchphrase will move from its traditional Saturday slot to Sunday nights. The slot is where Family Fortunes once took over airways. ITV commissioner Gemma John-Lewis said: “We’re delighted to announce a further series of the much loved family favourite, Celebrity Catchphrase.”

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    Family Fortunes has been shelved by ITV 
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    “The only show where you say what you see, the hugely popular series continues to win legions of fans and with Stephen’s infectious and playful humour it’s a firm favourite with our viewers,” she told TV Zone. Gary Chippington, Executive Producer and Creative Director of STV Studios Entertainment, added: “It’s testament to Catchphrase’s fantastic format and universal appeal that it’s still one of the UK’s most-loved entertainment shows, four decades after ITV first commissioned it…

    “The incomparable Stephen Mulhern is a huge part of the show’s success, and we’re looking forward to getting back in the studio with him and a great line-up of stars later this year for what promises to be another brilliant series of Celebrity Catchphrase.” It was previously reported D’Acampo’s pre-recorded Family Fortunes episodes would not air amid the investigation into Gino’s alleged behaviour.

    The episodes are said to have been filmed in 2023 and were due to air this spring. D’Acampo has hosted the game show since 2020. He has firmly denied the allegations, adding that they were “deeply upsetting”. In the investigation, one woman claimed D’Acampo told her he would “like to turn me over and f*** me up the a*** against the kitchen counter” while working on a photoshoot.

    Another alleged that when she went to brief him about a location shoot, he opened the door in his boxer shorts and made jokes about his privates, leaving her feeling uncomfortable. While a separate claim accused D’Acampo of threatening a junior member of staff on Gino’s Italian Express. “I was present when Gino said to the runner, ‘If you don’t get me a Cornetto, I will f*** your girlfriend’,” one female crew member said

    Responding to the claims in their entirety in a statement to ITV News, Gino said: “I have been told by ITN news that allegations have been made about me acting inappropriately, some dating back over ten years ago. I have never been made aware of these matters previously and the allegations are firmly denied. I would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone. This is simply not in my nature. I do not recognise the version of events being put to me.

    “Not only have these allegations never been raised with me before, I have been repeatedly supported by executives at the highest level and was commissioned on prime-time programmes during the period in which it is now suggested I was acting inappropriately. I am a father, husband and have worked with well over 1,500 people on around 80 productions in my career, which I have been so proud of. I take such matters extremely seriously and the suggestion that I have acted in an improper way against is deeply upsetting.”

  • Britain’s Got Talent axed from schedules in major ITV shake-up

    Britain’s Got Talent axed from schedules in major ITV shake-up

    Britain’s Got Talent has been axed from Saturday night’s schedule in a major ITV shake up, meaning fans of the talent show will have to wait another week for the next round of auditions

    Hit series Britain’s Got Talent has been removed from the schedules on Saturday night to make way for the Six Nations Live match on ITV1.

    Fans tuning in to see the latest instalment of the talent show hosted by Ant and Dec will instead be treated to live coverage of the France v Scotland rugby union final being held at the Stade de France. The kick off is at 8pm, with ITV’s coverage beginning at 7.15pm, when Britain’s Got Talent usually airs.The talent show will return next week, following last Saturday’s episode that saw the show being branded ‘fake’ by fans, following an act in which Simon Cowell said he was left ‘fearing for his life’ during a bizarre audition. Producers intervened when contestant Kranthi Drillman, wielding a sledgehammer, ignored Simon’s desperate pleas to stop. Kranthi had instructed Simon to lie on stage in an angel position, surrounding him with watermelons and coconuts. He then blindfolded himself and began smashing the fruit wildly, continuing even when the audience appeared uncomfortable

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    Some fans have decided one BGT act was ‘fake’ on last week’s show 
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    Simon later admitted he was genuinely worried for his safety during the act. However, many BGT viewers accused Kranthi of faking his intense performance. Fans claim to have spotted the secret behind his act, suggesting that his blindfold was actually see-through. One user wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “Obviously see through the blindfold.” Whilst another echoed: “He could obviously see through the scarf and he thinks he’s won

    A third penned: “You can tell the coconuts and the watermelons have been weakened and you could tell he could clearly see what he was doing when Simon was laid down.” A fourth wrote: “There is no way that hammer swinging idiot could not see.” Whilst a fifth said: “What a load of b******s! If that yoga teacher was totally blindfolded he wouldn’t hit a coconut or watermelon every single time with 100% accuracy.”

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    Simon had to be helped from the stage on Britain’s Got Talent 
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    A sixth said: “Yeah. He could see through the blindfold. Idiots, these people.” One eagled eyed viewer claimed that Kranthi locked eyes with a crew member penning: “For anybody wondering if he could see through the blindfold or not (fairly obvious though) take a look at the end when the stagehand puts his hand up in front of his face to tell him to stop.”

    During the dangerous act, Simon, who was advised to stay still, didn’t listen and moved around, making the move extra risky. Alesha Dixon, 46, and Amanda Holden, 54, were keen for the act to stop as the sledgehammer landed centimetres from Simon’s face. “I genuinely thought my days were numbered,” admitted Simon.

    So far in the new series there have been multiple acts who have received the Golden Buzzer, which guarantees a place in the semi final rounds of the talent show. Singer Vinnie McKee, impressionist Will Burns and singer Stacey Leadbeatter are all through to the live rounds that will be shown later this spring.

  • Exclusive: Matt Baker leaves co-stars floored with eye-popping sex exam on Channel 4 show

    Exclusive: Matt Baker leaves co-stars floored with eye-popping sex exam on Channel 4 show

    Matt Baker is returning to his Channel 4 series Our Dream Farm this weekend – however, the TV presenter revealed that it gets “interesting” for candidates in one challenge

    TV presenter Matt Baker is making a wannabe farmer’s dreams come true as his Channel 4 show returns, with seven applicants competing for the chance to run a National Trust property.

    While it may get emotional, viewers can also expect some giggles when the candidates have to choose a virile ram to breed with a flock. “You see them do ram selection, where they have to make sure all the parts of the ram are working correctly. And when I say ‘health inspection’, I mean the full thing!” Matt told The Mirror in an exclusive chat. “When you put people in that situation and they’ve never handled something like that before, it gets interesting!”

    The Our Dream Farm presenter admitted that he can only juggle his busy television career with running his own farm thanks to his wife Nicola and their two children.

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    Matt Baker’s new farming show gets interesting 
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    The TV star hailed his wife's support as he juggles his farm and TV work
    The TV star hailed his wife’s support as he juggles his farm and TV work 
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    “I think that’s testament to a strong family – that’s the secret,” he said. “We’re always doing something and it all culminates around the farm.

    “That’s the best thing about growing up on a farm and living on a farm – you can work closely with your family. There aren’t many industries that support or promote that, but farming is one where you’re all very much at one with each other and working towards a common goal.”

    Countryfile’s Matt runs his family farm in the Durham hills, having grown up rearing animals alongside his parents. However, he won’t be putting pressure on son Luke, 17, and daughter Molly, 14, to stay in the farming world.

    “I don’t ever want to force my kids into doing anything,” he said. “I don’t want them to feel they have to take on that responsibility. But I think they’ll always want to live in this world in some way. They’ve lived all their life with sheep – that’s where home is.”

    In the new season, seven applicants take part in a series of practical challenges with the aim of becoming the tenant of the National Trust’s 600-acre farm in Eryri, North Wales

    “This is the most nature-rich farm the National Trust has in Wales,” Matt said. “The series is a practical job interview, and these candidates are an incredible bunch of people, from builders to experienced farmers, and even a mother-and-son combo.

    “Through this process, the National Trust can see first hand who’s going to be the most suitable for this farm. It’s a life-changing opportunity and it’s heartbreaking when we have to say goodbye to those who’ve put their heart and soul into it.”

  • Exclusive: Dancing on Ice insider gives update on show’s future with telling comment

    Exclusive: Dancing on Ice insider gives update on show’s future with telling comment

    Dancing on Ice medic Trish Tippett has given an update on the ITV skating competition’s future amid rumours of its axing ahead of her TV debut on Channel 4’s Tempting Fortune

    A medic for Dancing on Ice has shared what she knows about the ITV’s show future amid rumours that it won’t be renewed for another series next year.

    TV medic Trish Tippett, who will moving in front of the camera for Channel 4’s Tempting Fortune, revealed in an exclusive interview with The Mirror that she has worked on Dancing on Ice for a number of years – and revealed that she’s “in the dark” about whether it will be back on our screens.

    When asked whether she will work on next year’s series, Trish said: “If it goes ahead again. We haven’t been told yet.”

    She added: “Hopefully fingers crossed for next year because the people on it are fantastic, absolutely lovely – a pleasure to work with.

    “We get told the same as the public to be honest. We’re just as in the dark as the public are as to next year.”

    Trish Tippett will be taking part in the new series of Tempting Fortune on Channel 4
    Trish Tippett will be taking part in the new series of Tempting Fortune on Channel 4
    Earlier this month, The Mirror revealed that the last series of Dancing on Ice could be its final one, with insiders exclusively revealing that channel chiefs are struggling to justify the show’s large costs amid a dwindling audience. “There are very real fears this is the end of the road for Dancing on Ice,” they said. “We need bums on seats but the ratings have dropped to a point where it’s difficult to justify the cost.”

    As for Trish, 59, the paramedic will be attempting to win £300,000 on Channel 4’s Tempting Fortune, hosted by comedian Paddy McGuinness. The returning show sees 12 strangers give up all luxuries on an 18-day trek across Malaysia – however, their huge prize pot will begin to dwindle if they choose to spend money on temptations along the way.

    Weightlifter Trish revealed that she wanted to embrace the challenge of the show ahead of turning 60. “I just want to go out and grab life by the balls and fill it full of all the things that I really want to do in life,” she said.

    “I have more years behind me than I have in front so if I live the same age as the females in my family, I have another 25 years so I’m going to fill it up with as much adventure as possible.”

    Trish shared that she wanted to spend the money on a trip to Las Vegas to compete in the Weightlifting Championships. “I do weightlifting for Great Britain so last year I got the triple gold in my age group,” she said. “This year I’ve qualified for my first World Championships but it’s in Las Vegas and it’s a lot of money to get out there as we have to pay our way for everything

    “I just need a nice bit of money to fly out, compete and do some sightseeing as well.”

  • Coronation Street’s Sue Cleaver shares real reason for exit after hidden struggle

    Coronation Street’s Sue Cleaver shares real reason for exit after hidden struggle

    Coronation Street icon Sue Cleaver – who has played Eileen Grimshaw on the soap for 25 years – has revealed that she’s leaving the cobbles to start anew after facing anxiety

    Sue Cleaver has opened up about the reason behind her exit from Coronation Street after 25 years of playing Eileen Grimshaw on the soap, sharing that she’s struggled with self-criticism over the years.

    In January,, Sue announced that she was leaving the ITV soap after 25 years of playing Eileen to make a change in her life. In a statement, she revealed that the door “is still firmly open” to return to the soap but that she’s ready for “new adventures”

    Appearing on This Morning today, Sue spoke about her exit after being asked why she was leaving by hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley.

    “I’m leaving now – I’m 61 and this is what my new book is all about. I think we get to an age where society wants us just to shuffle off quietly and I really want to encourage other women that we have so much more to give,” she said.

    Coronation Street's Sue Cleaver spoke about her exit on This Morning
    Coronation Street’s Sue Cleaver spoke about her exit on This Morning 
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    “We have experience, we make great mentors, we make great resolution makers, we’re great teachers – we have so much life experience. I think a lot of women lose their confidence and their belief in themselves. I think we spend too much time looking after other people and we haven’t spent enough time prioritising ourselves.”

    Sue added that she has struggled with “negative” thoughts throughout her life. “I hope to help people realise that you don’t have to listen to those thoughts, they’re just background noise,” she said.

    She later said: “I was listening to my own self-criticism. I thought, ‘I’m not good enough, I’m an imposter, I’m going to get found out, I’m a horrible person.’ Then I realised that thoughts come and go. We take our thoughts as fact and they’re not.

    “We get wrapped up with the thoughts, the problems, the what ifs. Anxiety, which is a bit one of mine, is always future based. It’s always about ‘could this happen?’ It’s our imaginings and as we know, that’s not real

    Earlier in the interview, Sue revealed that she “nearly killed” her co-stars Simon Gregson and Craig Charles on Coronation Street during a scene that went horribly wrong.

    “I remember in the early days when you slapped someone – you used to do it,” she said. “Now, you’ve got stunt people in and it’s all magic but we used to do it. I remember banging Steve McDonald and Craig [Charles]’s heads together and there was an almighty bang. Honestly, I nearly killed them. I got carried away

  • Princess Eugenie’s reunion with Zara Tindall at Cheltenham as Camilla leads royals

    Princess Eugenie’s reunion with Zara Tindall at Cheltenham as Camilla leads royals

    Queen Camilla, Princess Eugenie and Mike and Zara Tindall were among the punters at the Cheltenham Festival today for ‘Style Wednesday’ – traditionally called Ladies Day

    Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall had a royal reunion at Cheltenham today – with Queen Camilla leading the royals at the festival.

    The royal trio joined thousands of punters for the second day of the horse racing meeting, which was traditionally known as Ladies Day – but is now called Style Wednesday. Amid the chilly weather Zara and younger cousin Eugenie wore co-ordinating burgundy outfits as they posed for the cameras with husbands Mike Tindall and Jack Brooksbank

    Eugenie opted for a burgundy coat with a headband style hat in the same colour while Zara teamed her grey pinstripe suit with a burgundy polo neck jumper and a fascinator in a matching colour.

    The two cousins looked coordinated in burgundy
    The two cousins looked coordinated in burgundy 
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    Their aunt Camilla, in a brown ensemble, arrived in sunshine as punters poured through the gates ahead of the first race. The Queen walked past racegoers, who captured the moment on their camera phones, as she was escorted by Sybil Ruscoe, deputy lieutenant for Gloucestershire, to the Princess Royal stand.

    The festival is a huge event in the area with bars, hotels and pubs filled in nearby Cheltenham, and alongside a normal trolley service one train, from Paddington to the town’s main station, had another trolley selling just cans of beer.

    The Queen is due to present the winning trophies in the feature race the Queen Mother Champion Chase, being held on the second day of the festival dubbed “Style Wednesday” when punters are encouraged to up the fashion stakes. The race is the most prestigious event for two-mile chasers in the jump racing calendar and is expected to attract a huge amount in bets.

    Queen Camilla at Cheltenham today to present the winning trophies in the feature race the Queen Mother Champion Chase
    Queen Camilla at Cheltenham today to present the winning trophies in the feature race the Queen Mother Champion Chase 
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    Camilla has a keen interest in the equestrian world, regularly attending major racing meets such as Royal Ascot and the Cheltenham Festival and is associated with a number of equine charities including The British Equestrian Federation and the Ebony Horse Club.

    She was recently announced as the royal patron of the British Racing School which trains the next generation in the horse racing industry. The new move to ‘Style Wednesday’ by Cheltenham organisers hopes to loosen the dress code and become gender-neutral, ‘accessible’ and ‘inclusive’ with jackets and ties no longer required and jeans and trainers on the agenda.

    Camilla’s appearance at the races comes after a busy start to the week as she joined the King and the Prince and Princess of Wales at the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

    Yesterday, she hosted a star-studded reception at Buckingham Palace, where she warned of the “daunting task” of achieving global gender equality in future years.

    Victoria Beckham and Gavin And Stacey actress Ruth Jones were among those present as Camilla hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace to mark the 15th anniversary of the Women Of The World (Wow) Foundation, of which she has been the president since 2015.

  • Coleen Nolan’s heartbreaking milestone as she reveals Linda’s final words

    Coleen Nolan’s heartbreaking milestone as she reveals Linda’s final words

    As Loose Women star and Daily Mirror Columnist Coleen Nolan celebrates her milestone 60th birthday, she remembers sister Linda who passed away earlier this year

    As Coleen Nolan celebrates her 60th birthday, she can’t help but think about those who should be here to celebrate, including her sister Linda.

    It was just two months ago that fellow Mirror columnist Linda, 65, passed away from double pneumonia following a 20-year cancer ordeal. It came 12 years after the Nolans lost sister Bernie aged 52 to the same disease.

    “It does feel weird that I’m turning 60 so soon after losing Linda,” Coleen told the Mirror, after throwing a big London bash for her colleagues and family. “[But] parties were her thing, so she would have insisted on some kind of celebration that involved music and dancing.”

    Beloved entertainer Linda was surrounded by family when she took her final breath, with her devoted sisters, including Anne, 74, Denise, 72, Maureen, 69, and Coleen, at her bedside

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    Coleen is celebrating her 60th birthday following the death of her sister Linda earlier this year 
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    It’s a bittersweet birthday for Coleen 
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    Loose Women star Coleen previously recalled the touching last exchange they shared. Speaking 10 days after her death, Coleen shared: “My daughter Ciara and I sat with her and we said everything we needed to say to each other.

    “She told us how much she loved us and we told her we loved her. I think she knew it would be the last time she’d see us, but there were no tears. Although she had double pneumonia and was on oxygen, she was cracking jokes, being her usual funny self and eating the chocolate people had brought her. She wanted to hear about my new grandson and I showed her lots of photos of him.”

    Despite the nurses’ insistence that she rest, Linda remained true to her character, continuing to chat with her loved ones. Coleen recalled the last words she shared with Linda: “When I left that evening, I told her I’d come and visit the next day and she said, “Oh, you don’t have to” and I said, “I know, but I will” and then she said, ‘Col, I really love you’.”

    While she’s very much missing sister Linda on her big birthday, Coleen is always looking on the bright side.

    “Milestone birthdays can have a funny effect on people,” she said. “For some, turning 60 might feel a bit depressing – let’s be honest, it’s starting to feel quite close to pension age, whatever that is these days!

    “But I’m just incredibly grateful to get the chance to celebrate another year and I feel blessed that I’m still doing work that I love.”

  • James Haskell holds hands with Big Brother star at Cheltenham after Chloe Madeley split

    James Haskell holds hands with Big Brother star at Cheltenham after Chloe Madeley split

    Rugby and TV star James Haskell has stepped out at Cheltenham Festival with a former Big Brother star as they were spotted holding hands after his split from Chloe Madeley

    James Haskell has attended Cheltenham Festival with a former Big Brother star following his split from Chloe Madeley.

    The former rugby star stepped out at the prestigious horse racing festival this afternoon in a three-piece blue suit. He arrived with a mystery brunette woman, who he held hands with while at the track. She has now been revealed as Sara McLean, a former Miss Edinburgh and Big Brother contestant

    It is not the first time Sara has dated sports stars as she has been linked to US World Cup goalie Tim Howard, rugby star Ben Cohen, cricket legend Brian Lara as well as TOWIE’s Mario Falcone. Sara appeared on Big Brother back in 2012 where she made it all the way to the final.

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    James and Sara were spotted holding hands 
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    James Haskell arrives with woman
    They attended Cheltenham Festival together 
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    She had a standout moment on the reality show when she broke out into a tearful rendition of God Save the Queen before launching into a pro monarchy rant. Sara also threatened to punch model Arron Lowe when he said he would pour the housemates’ alcohol down the drain.

    James split from Chloe Madeley in October 2023 after five years of marriage. The rugby union ace called time on his romance with the daughter of TV stars Richard and Judy shortly after they filmed ITV series Chloe Madeley: A Family Affair. James and Chloe had attended the horse racing event together back in 2022.

    Chloe has spoken candidly about the difficulty of their separation, describing the final year of their marriage as “one of the worst periods of my life”. She believes they are better off apart, but James recently expressed gratitude for the positive impact she had on him. On the Spooning with Mark Wogan podcast, James said: “Chloe is an amazing woman, extremely talented, she’s made me a much better person, being with her, now we’re separated. You separate essentially because you want to make sure your daughter has the best possible life.”

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    James and Chloe attended the racing event before their split 
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    The TV star could be seen chatting with Sara 
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    Tim Merry/Staff PhotographerHe continued to stress the importance of their daughter Bodhi’s well-being and their ability to work together as parents: “And I think when you have a child you have a responsibility and all of your other wishes go out of the window. The ability for us to co-parent and do stuff is so important, Chloe is more vocal because she wears her heart on her sleeve.”

    His Cheltenham date with Sara comes just weeks after reports he was dating advertising executive Helen Barclay, 34. Their pairing was said to have become more serious back in January after the duo first connected over a year ago. It was claimed the pair enjoyed a number of dates with each other, and also spent a lot of time at each other’s houses.

    James and Helen were spotted at Knightsbridge restaurant Clap as they enjoyed a romantic date night. The TV star was also spotted commenting on mum-of-two Helen’s Instagram photos as he branded her “fit” as his flirtatious online behaviour heated up.

  • David Hasselhoff’s daughter breaks silence after mum Pamela Bach’s suicide

    David Hasselhoff’s daughter breaks silence after mum Pamela Bach’s suicide

    Pamela Bach died by suicide last week and now the eldest daughter she shares with actor David Hasselhoff has released a heartbreaking tribute alongside throwback images

    The daughter of David Hasselhoff has spoken out about her mum’s tragic suicide a week after her death.

    Pamela Bach, died by suicide aged 62, according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s office. She was discovered after the family reportedly hadn’t heard from her in days. Following the news of her death, David told TMZ: “Our family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Pamela Hasselhoff. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time but we kindly request privacy as we grieve and navigate through this challenging time.”

    Pamela and David were married from 1989 to 2006, with the two sharing daughters Hayley, 32, and Taylor, 34. Now, in a heartbreaking Instagram tribute, Taylor Haselhoff-Fiore has spoken out to say goodbye to her mum. The oldest daughter of the duo shared a slideshow of throwback images on her Stories.

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    Taylor shared the devastating tribute on social media 
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    Taylor Hasselhoff's tribute to her mum
    She shared a number of throwback images 
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    Alongside the upload, which appears to have initially been a Mother’s Day post from last year, Taylor wrote: “I’d do anything in the world to hug you again, my forever angel. You are my best friend, my whole heart, my everything.”

    She continued to promise she will make her mum proud and “celebrate you everyday,” before explaining her daughter, London, will always know all about her. Taylor added: “London will know all about how incredible you are & I promise I will protect Hayley forever…

    “Mama I love you so much, the pain is unbearable but I will be strong for you & hold onto your memory until we meet again my beautiful.”

    Among the images were a number of throwbacks of Hayley, her sister and her mum. There is also a snap of the trio alongside David, and another of Pamela with her beauty medals. Timothee Chalamet’s version of Pure Imagination played over the image reel.

    It’s thought Taylor’s sister was at the scene after their mother was found. A neighbour claimed Hayley was heard “screaming and crying” outside her mother’s home on Wednesday, reportedly going in and out of her parent’s property after Pamela was said to have fatally shot herself. Neighbour Hiromi Osieck said of Hayley’s anguish: “She was hysterical, yelling, screaming, crying on the street.

    “She was crying, saying ‘I just want to get my car’. A little later, she came out with the police. I heard her crying and somebody was trying to comfort her.” The neighbour saw paramedics arriving at the property close to 9pm before Hayley came out from the house looking distressed. Osieck added to MailOnline they last saw Pamela at the home earlier that week taking out the trash. Osieck’s husband described Pamela as “chatty” and said she talked to many people when she walked her dogs.

  • Exclusive: Meghan Markle needs to pick one of two options to recover from panned Netflix show, expert says

    Exclusive: Meghan Markle needs to pick one of two options to recover from panned Netflix show, expert says

    Meghan Markle’s Netflix show With Love, Meghan has been savaged by the critics despite the announcement it is coming back for a second series – and one expert has revealed two options for the Duchess to move past the brutal reviews

    Meghan Markle has two options if she wants to move past her brutal Netflix show reviews, an expert has warned.

    It has been a week since With Love, Meghan hit the streaming platform showing the Duchess of Sussex share tips and tricks when it comes to cooking and hosting. But the eight-part series, which sees her joined by a string of celebrity friends, has been savaged by critics, with some claiming it is ‘boring’.

    The show had been viewed as a make-or-break moment for the Sussexes, who signed a multimillion-pound deal with Netflix in 2020. However, it was revealed that it will be returning for a second season in the autumn with filming for it already taking place.

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    Meghan’s series is coming back again later this year 
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    With more episodes in the pipeline and her lifestyle brand selling jam and flower sprinkles still to come, PR expert Ed Coram-James has revealed how Meghan can shake off the criticism. And he told the Mirror there are two roads she can take – either do nothing or re-evaluate her role in the show

    He explained: “On With Love, Meghan, the duchess is glowing, surrounded by seemingly close friends and family, in stunning Montecito, which she calls home. She seems happy — it’s her passion project — she’s experimenting and is lucky enough to have the resources and platform to share her passion.

    “Some people have compared her to Brooklyn Beckham, not knowing his forte, but experimenting with everything from cooking to photography, and I don’t think this is a bad thing at all.

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    Meghan with chef Roy Choi 
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    “Perhaps she simply won’t care about the reviews and expected bad feedback if she has any self-awareness. It might be best to simply ignore them and continue doing what she does best: making headlines as she continues her journey post-royal life.”

    But Ed, CEO of Go Up, believes that the poor reviews will sting for Meghan and she should attempt to “reframe the narrative”. He explained: “Meghan has experience pivoting in the media — take her Oprah interview, for example, where she took ownership of her own story

    “Moving past these reviews will require her to lean into her authentic self even more, perhaps by showing up more prominently in the content and being more transparent about her involvement. She’s recently returned to Instagram but could be doing more with it, such as taking her audience behind the scenes of her work.”

    The second season of With Love, Meghan is coming in the autumn, and has already finished filming, according to Netflix. Meghan posted on her Instagram stories on Friday with a video of her wearing a hat with the writing “lettuce romaine calm” on and grinning, then turning and putting her hands in the air.

    The caption on the Instagram story said: “Lettuce romaine calm… or not (!) because I’m thrilled to share that Season 2 of ‘With Love, Meghan’ is coming!” The story was shortly followed by a post on her Instagram with a reel with clips of her cooking and the caption: “Oh, how I love ASMR! If you’re loving Season 1, just wait until you see the fun we cooked up on Season 2! “Thanks for joining the party, and an endless thanks to the amazing team and crew who helped bring it all to life! @netflix