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After Princess Diana‘s tragic death in 1997, it was only natural for her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, to choose a personal item of hers as a reminder of their mother.

Harry reportedly selected Diana’s Garrard sapphire engagement ring, while William opted for her Cartier Tank Française watch.

In 2010, it is believed the brothers swapped items, so William could use the ring to propose to Kate Middleton. Later, Harry gave the luxurious timepiece to Meghan Markle.

However, in his bombshell biography Spare, released last year, the Duke of Sussex branded these reports ‘absolutely rubbish’.

Instead, Harry claimed William was already in possession of their mother’s ring when he proposed to Kate, so he was never asked to give it up.

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One of the most famous pieces of jewellery in history, the Garrard sapphire and diamond engagement ring was purchased by Charles for Diana in 1981. It cost £28,000 and is now valued at upwards of £300,000

Additionally, Harry said he was unaware of William’s intention to marry Kate until the engagement was publicly announced.

‘Soon after we returned to Britain the Palace announced that Willy was going to marry. November 2010,’ the Prince wrote.

‘News to me. All that time together in Lesotho, he’d never mentioned it.

‘The papers published florid stories about the moment I realised Will and Kate were well matched, the moment I appreciated the depth of their love and thus decided to gift Willy the ring I’d inherited from Mummy, the legendary sapphire, a tender moment between brothers, a bonding moment for all three of us, and absolute rubbish: none of it ever happened.’

Harry went on to deny ever asking for the piece of jewellery after Diana’s death and wrote: ‘I never gave Willy that ring because it wasn’t mine to give. He already had it. He’d asked for it after Mummy died, and I’d been more than happy to let it go.’

One of the most famous pieces of jewellery in history, the Garrard sapphire and diamond engagement ring, was purchased by Charles for Diana in 1981. It cost £28,000 and is now valued at upwards of £300,000.

The ring, inspired by Queen Victoria‘s sapphire brooch from 1840, which she wore as her ‘something blue’ on her wedding day, symbolised marriage, family and love.

When presented with various options, Diana and Charles reportedly selected this ring together, as it complemented her blue eyes.

The choice of a catalogue ring rather than a custom-designed piece broke royal tradition, making it possible for others to purchase the same engagement ring.

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William presented his fiancée Kate with the 12-carat oval blue Ceylon sapphire, surrounded by fourteen solitaire diamonds, which was crafted by Garrard

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After Diana’s death, it was reported that Harry requested to keep his mother’s Garrard sapphire engagement ring, while William selected her Cartier Tank Française watch

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Kate has been proudly wearing Princess Diana’s ring for almost 14 years

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In his bombshell memoir, Spare, Harry alleged that William was already in possession of their mother’s ring when he proposed to Kate – so he was never asked to part with it

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Diana’s choice of a catalogue ring rather than a custom-designed piece broke royal tradition, making it possible for others to purchase the same engagement ring

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In another twist, Diana’s former butler, Paul Burrell, told the Mirror that he was present when the brothers selected the items to remember their mother by.

Paul claimed: ‘Harry said to me, “I always remember holding Mummy’s hand and that ring hurting me because it was so big”.

‘And that’s why, when the boys came to Kensington Palace, I said to them, you must take something of your Mother’s. You must take something to remind yourself of your time here at Kensington Palace and your mother’s life.’

The former royal employee claimed that William asked to keep Diana’s Cartier watch, which had been a present from her father on her 21st birthday, while Harry chose her engagement ring, which has now been worn by Kate for almost 14 years.

What’s more, Paul says that William was ‘happy with the arrangement’.

Diana wore her beloved Cartier Tank Française on several occasions, including a 1997 visit to London’s Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple and an engagement at the British Lung Foundation that same year.

At the time, the yellow gold watch was priced at £17,800. Harry later gave it to Meghan, who has worn it countless times, often stacked with a Cartier Love bracelet.

It is a clear favourite from her inherited collection.

Victoria Beckham has admitted that the reason she always used to look so stern in pictures is because she was self-conscious about her skin.

Over the years, the fashion designer, 50, became synonymous for her steely pout, often failing to crack a smile at many a public event.

Victoria has long been open about her insecurity with her ‘problematic’ skin, having suffered with acne since her teens, and struggled soaring to fame in her twenties while having skin issues.

And in a new interview with The Telegraph, Victoria reflected on feeling ‘so uncomfortable’ when taking photos as she didn’t feel happy within herself to break out into a smile.

During the chat, Victoria – who has received the publication’s inaugural Beauty Brand of the Year award – told how she sought advice from skincare experts, with the fashion designer now following a strict routine to ensure her skin stays clear.

As she reflected on being acutely self-conscious about her looks, Victoria remarked: ‘probably I did look stern in a lot of pictures, but I was so uncomfortable’.

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Victoria Beckham has admitted that the reason she always used to look so stern in pictures is because she was self-conscious about her skin

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Over the years, the fashion designer, 50, became synonymous for her steely pout, often failing to crack a smile at many a public event [pictured in 2002]

And it wasn’t just her lack of public smiles that were a consequence of her skin problems, but her strict diet too.

Victoria has a famously limited diet, with husband David Beckham previously revealing that she’s eaten the same meal everyday for 25 years – grilled fish and steamed vegetables.

Explaining her decision to eat a very specific diet, Victoria added: ‘It was because of my skin that I became very careful about what I ate’, with the star cutting out meat and wheat among others.

These days, Victoria is much more comfortable in her skin and even offers up a warm smile on many an occasion.

In fact she’s so relaxed about her looks that she revealed how she now even feels comfortable enough to head to glam events with very little make-up on.

She remarked: ‘If you’d told me a few years ago I’d step on to a red carpet to pick up an award wearing only a bit of concealer and no foundation, I’d have thought you were mad, but that’s what I did last week.’

The mother-of-five told how she’s found getting older genuinely liberating, admitting that there was once a time when she used to ‘scroll through comments’ about herself, but these days, she simply doesn’t ‘have the time’.

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As she reflected on being acutely self-conscious about her looks, Victoria remarked: ‘probably I did look stern in a lot of pictures, but I was so uncomfortable’ [pictured in 2000]

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Explaining her decision to eat a very specific diet, Victoria added: ‘It was because of my skin that I became very careful about what I ate’, with the star cutting out meat and wheat among others

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These days, Victoria is much more comfortable in her skin and even offers up a warm smile on many an occasion

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‘If you’d told me a few years ago I’d step on to a red carpet to pick up an award wearing only a bit of concealer and no foundation, I’d have thought you were mad’

Victoria’s words comes after she looked ageless in a chic backless white dress as she attended a dinner with Mytheresa to celebrate the launch of her new collection on Thursday.

The has joined forces with Mytheresa on an exclusive capsule collection for partywear this season.

Celebrating her new range, Victoria posed for some glamorous pictures before taking her seat in the swanky restaurant in Manhattan, New York.

And Victoria looked nothing short of sensational as she flaunted her jaw-dropping figure in the elegant number.

She displayed her toned figure in the ethereal midi dress and accessorised her outfit with burgundy heels and a clutch bag.

Victoria’s supportive husband David, 49, and son Romeo, 22, also arrived to the star-studded dinner.

Her outing comes just days after she admitted she ‘cares less’ about the idea of being famous now.

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Victoria’s words comes after she looked ageless in a chic backless white dress as she attended a dinner with Mytheresa to celebrate the launch of her new collection on Thursday

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The fashion designer has joined forces with Mytheresa on an exclusive capsule collection for party wear this season

Victoria Beckham showcases new partywear collection at event

Victoria shot to fame alongside Geri Halliwell, Mel B, Emma Bunton and Melanie C as part of the Spice Girls in the late 1990s.

They became the best-selling girl group of all time, and Victoria later had a brief solo career before going on into the world of fashion.

But the star – who is also known for her marriage to footballer David – recently admitted that the idea of fame doesn’t really appeal now.

She told Harper’s Bazaar magazine: ‘I suppose it used to be fun to go out and be chased by paparazzi walking down Bond Street – and you would dress knowing you were going to get that. I don’t want that anymore.

‘I’ve been doing this too long. I suppose I did when I was growing up but, nowadays, there’s just too much going on; too busy; too many kids to worry about. I woke up at 50, and I gave a s*** less.’

When Meghan Markle got engaged to Prince Harry, the whole world turned its attention to the Markle family and Samantha Markle said this irked her relatives in the US

Meghan Markle’s despairing half-sister Samantha Markle said she is surprised at how the former actress has previously “mocked” the Royal family.

Samantha, 60, has become estranged from her paternal half-sibling as Samantha claims Meghan’s relationship with Harry has put strain on the rest of the family, including Samantha’s mother Roslyn.

Roslyn died in early October. Speaking publicly for the first time since her loss, Samantha fought back the tears to say: “Meghan has no idea what she is missing out on because when my dad (Thomas) goes, it will be too late. Believe me, I know. You can’t get back that time. It leaves a hole in your heart.

“I don’t know the Royal family. I’m just a human, watching from across the pond, but I couldn’t believe it… My dad doesn’t want Meghan to pay him back. But you want love from them because there is a pain in your heart if it isn’t there. I didn’t want my mom to die feeling she was alone, and not loved. I almost left it too late. They could both learn from me.”

Samantha Markle has spoken out again about her half-sister Meghan ( 
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When Meghan got engaged to Harry, the whole world turned its attention to the Markle family and all its dysfunction. The family has reportedly drifted apart and now Samantha fears Thomas, 80, has little time left having had two heart attacks and a stroke in recent years.

Meghan Markle married Prince Harry in May 2018
But in recent years, Samantha has expressed her hurt that Meghan has suggested Harry’s clan was the big family she “never had”. Yet, the Duchess of Sussex quit her royal life in 2020 and left the UK for the US with Harry, two years after they exchanged vows. Meghan has given scathing interviews about The Firm since, and mimicked curtseying to the Queen during the couple’s 2022 Netflix docuseries.

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Meghan and Harry announced their decision to step back from the royal family in 2020 ( 
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Anadolu via Getty Images)Samantha, a mother of three, said: “I never thought I would see Meghan do what she has done to the Royal Family. She’s done what she did to her own family to so many other people, too. I knew my dad had suffered, but I thought she would stop at the Queen.” Samantha said, during her interview with the Daily Mail last night, Harry “allowed” his wife to “mock” the late monarch with the act.

But Meghan was reportedly close to Samantha when she grew up. She was born two years after Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland, 68, married Thomas. Now, Samantha desperately wants Meghan, the former actress, to get in touch with their father, although she remains pessimistic.

“If you accept an olive branch, you are asking to be hurt again. I think that would be weird. It would be hard to trust that she was doing it for the right reasons. I think what makes me sad now is there were so many missed opportunities for love and real family,” Samantha added.

Loose Women’s Coleen Nolan shared exciting baby news on Thursday’s episode as she revealed her son, Jake Roche, had welcomed a baby boy with his partner

Loose Women shared some exciting baby news for one of their panellists on Thursday’s show.

During the latest instalment, presenter Coleen Nolan revealed her son, Jake Roche, had welcomed a baby boy with his partner.

Coleen couldn’t help but gush about her new grandson, revealing she was emotional over the incredible milestone.

The presenter said: “I’ve got some good news to announce on my baby boy Jake and his gorgeous fiancée Georgia had a baby boy. So I’ve got a little grandson now, I’ve not even seen him yet apart from pictures and videos.”

To which co-star Kaye Adams replied: “You’ve not seen him?” with Coleen explaining: “Not yet, no! He was 5lbs7, he’s tiny! Nanny! Really surreal, so emotional and just a bit… surreal as in, when one of your kids has a baby. Jake to me is still my baby and there he is now a dad!

Coleen Nolan revealed her son, Jake Roche, had welcomed a baby boy with his partner
“The fact that he was so emotional, already he’s like: ‘Mum, I’m so so obsessed with him and so in love with him.’ The two of them together. She’s only just got home with him and they just want to have this week quiet getting to know him as a couple then they have no excuses, I’m going to hound them, then they’re getting married next July so he’ll be about seven months.”

It comes as Jake revealed earlier this month that he was about to become a father – with the bundle of joy due to arrive in just days.

The 32-year-old singer – who is the son of 59-year-old Loose Women star Coleen and EastEnders icon Shane Richie, 60 – has now welcomed his first child with partner Georgia

Jake is the lead singer of a band called Push Baby – formerly known as Rixton – but has also stretched his creative wings in the world of acting.

Coleen pictured with her son, Jake Roche, as she shared the exciting news
He found critical praise for his stage show Neporrhoids which is a one-man show about his rise and fall in the music world. The show was a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and was due to transfer to the Pleasance Theatre in London later this month – but he has now cancelled his dates and moved them to January 17 and 18 after he had a sudden change in family matters.

Taking to Instagram earlier this month, he announced in a statement: “Due to an unexpected yet exciting family development, I’ve decided to reschedule my upcoming November shows – 21/22/23. My partner and I are expecting the arrival of our little one around that time (sooner than we thought), and I want to be fully present to support her and our growing family.”

The star continued: “All tickets will be transferred over to the new date in January or refunded. Thank you for your patience and understanding! Here’s to the future of Nepo Babies!” He also added in a further caption to the statement: “New show link is in my bio. Hope to see you there.”

On Friday’s instalment of Loose Women, ITV star Kaye Adams hinted there’s something big happening on the programme next week.

It looks as though there’s big news happening next week for the Loose Women ladies. As the show wrapped up on Friday afternoon, presenter Kaye Adams shared what fans can expect to see on the programme.

She said: “Two Loose legends are stopping by too when Andrea and Sherrie pop in. As if that wasn’t enough, we have got a huge announcement about the biggest thing that we have ever done here on Loose.”

Asking her co-star Judi Love to fill in their guest Craig Revel Horwood, the panellist was seen whispering the show’s secret to him. He replied: “Am I? That sounds absolutely A-MA-ZING. I cannot wait, darling!”

Before the show came to an end, Kaye added: “You won’t want to miss it! Have a great weekend!” Viewers will have to wait until next week to find out what the Loose Women panel have in store for fans.

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During the show, the panel spoke to Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig about the BBC show as the competition nears the final.

Olivia Attwood confessed her heart was breaking for her friend and Strictly contestant Pete Wicks after he was placed bottom of the leaderboard last weekend.

The Towie star was awarded 27 for his Cha Cha, which he performed in neon pink PVC trousers, a sheer shirt to match and sparkly heart-shaped glasses.

Craig replied: “Oh really? Mine (heart) broke for him in fact. I mean there was nothing I could do about that performance was there. I mean, he’s great though I love him. I absolutely love him and he’s so brave to get out there.”

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The Strictly judge continued as he told the Loose panel he’s thoroughly enjoying the show this year as he praised the contestants.

Kaye prompted: “So Chris (McCausland) to win?”

He replied: “Well, he’s got every opportunity, hasn’t he? I think he’s very, very popular with the crowd and as we know, it’s up to the wonderful people at home isn’t it really?

“I think the people are home should be given the opportunity to be in charge of it all. We’re really there just for guidance.”

Currently, Chris is the bookie’s favourite to win the competition with William Hill putting his odds at 1/5.

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“Despite there being four weeks left, McCausland trades at just 1/5 to win this year’s series, giving him serious breathing space in the betting ahead of Sarah Hadland (9/2) and Tasha Ghouri (10/1).”

Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday on BBC One from 7:05pm.

Loose Women continues weekdays on ITV from 12:30pm

Phillip Schofield was seen paying tribute to late Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright where he delighted in taking a selfie with a broadcasting legend

Phillip Schofield has posted a selfie with a current broadcasting legend while celebrating the life of late BBC Radio 2 DJ, Steve Wright.

The 62-year-old beleaguered TV presenter had a rare moment, recently, to share some laughter and happiness as he remembered Steve, who died in February from a ruptured ulcer in his stomach, aged 69. Steve had hosted shows on the BBC for more than 40 years before his passing, which came after he left his afternoon show in 2002, following being axed and replaced by Scott Mills.

Steve had been a fixture on the airwaves for 23 years with his afternoon show, and his fellow DJs were there in numbers to pay tribute, some nine months after his passing. Among them were ‘whispering’ Bob Harris, 78, who earned his nickname due to his husky delivery during his long radio career.

Phillip Schofield with legendary broadcaster, Bob Harris ( 
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Bob was full of smiles when he posed with Phillip for a selfie, which the former TV presenter posted on his Instagram Story. Schofe captioned the snap with: “Wonderful day remembering our friend and broadcast icon, Steve Wright.” He then added a further caption to the pic, which read: “There were many legends present (me excluded!) none more so than @whisperingbob”

Phillip then posted another selfie with Bob before adding a photo of Steve Wright, taken when he was in his prime on BBC Radio 1. Captioning this photo, Phillip admitted that the gathering might not have been Steve’s cup of tea, but he would have been pleased with how many were there paying homage to the late great. Phillip wrote: “Steve would have hated it… but been quietly thrilled that so many people who loved him, came together for him.”

The photos showed a different picture to the one yesterday, when Phillip looked glum as he was spotted out and about with his daughter two months after he returned to our TV screens. The former This Morning presenter was pictured walking his dog alongside daughter Molly Lowe in London on Wednesday.

This comes after Phillip appeared on the new Channel 5 programme Cast Away, which was met with mixed reviews. Phillip was also seen wearing his wedding ring, despite coming out as gay and separating from his wife, Stephanie Lowe, in February 2020.

It has been a difficult few weeks for Phillip after he announced that his mum Patricia Schofield had passed away last month. A funeral was held for Patricia in Cornwall, where she had lived, on November 8. The service at St. Michaels Church in Newquay was attended by family and friends, including Phillip. He was joined by his wife Stephanie, 60, as well as their daughters Molly, 31, and Ruby, 28.

The annual celebration of music, theatre and comedy will return to screens to show highlights from the 112th event – and there are fears more jokes will be unleashed at the expense of the Royals

The 2024 Royal Variety Performance is taking place in London tonight.

The annual event is now in its 112th year – having first been performed way back in 1912, with King George V and Queen Mary attending. Amanda Holden and Alan Carr are on hosting duties, and aside from the King and Queen, this year’s star-studded show will feature appearances from Elton John, Penn & Teller and BGT winner Sydnie Christmas.

But some Royal fans might be anxious Carr and co could crack controversial jokes about the Royal Family. Many past hosts and performers have made risqué comments about the top British family. Here we look back at some of those controversial moments.

Lee Mack

The 2022 Royal Variety Performance was the first to take place following the death of Queen Elizabeth II – who passed away in September that year at the impressive age of 96. Lee Mack was placed in charge of hosting the show – but provoked controversy with a joke about Her Majesty’s late husband, Prince Phillip – who died in April 2021 at the age of 99.

Lee Mack sparked gasps when he hosted the show in 2022 ( 
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Addressing Prince Edward and wife Sophie – who were sitting in the audience – Lee joked: “I look forward to meeting you both after the show. I’ve been told all about Royal etiquette. I don’t want to make the mistake I made on my first Royal Variety Performance in 2002. Apparently when meeting the Royal family, you should bow your head just at the neck and you never offer your hand until you’ve been offered it by them.

“And the number one rule which I got wrong last time was to never kiss them on the lips. Honestly, I thought Prince Philip was going to punch my lights out.” The gag was slammed by many, with one fan writing on X/Twitter: “I love Lee Mack but joking about Prince Philip in that way is far too cheeky. Especially given the fact the Queen only passed a few months back. There’s a time and a place.”

Alan Carr

Bespectacled comedy icon Alan was also the host of the Variety show in 2021 but divided fans with an awkward joke aimed at Prince William and Kate. The TV star complemented Kate and the green dress that she was wearing.

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However, he made a quip that was arguably at his own expense as he referenced his own sexuality to assure Prince William that he was not making a pass at his wife. Alan joked: “Sir, I am sure you do not know who I am. But I am not hitting on your wife.”

While Alan’s joke made the royal pair chuckle, viewers watching at home were less impressed – with some taking aim at the comedian, with one writing on X/Twitter at the time: “@RoyalVariety blimey didn’t realise how funny Alan Carr isn’t. This is so boring.” And another asked: “Who the feck booked Alan Carr for #TheRoyalVarietyPerformance? His jokes are as old as Rod Stewart’s hairstyle.”

Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett

In 2019, the event was hosted by comedian pair Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett. Both of the comedy stars took aim at Prince William and Kate – who were sat prominently in the audience while their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis were at home.

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Rob said: “We are also joined by some special Royal guests tonight. I’m really excited about the royal party being here. I’ve been doing research. I went to Hampton Court Palace for 10 hours. I got lost in the maze… Thank you for coming out tonight. You’re on date night. That’s exciting. You got the babysitter until midnight or 1am? It’s worth that extra 20 quid.”

Romesh continued: “Like me you’re blessed with three beautiful children. I reckon every morning they come running into your bedroom and you look at their little faces and say, ‘I regret this’.”

The jokes didn’t land well with viewers, however, with many finding the quips excruciating. One TV fan wrote on X/Twitter at the time: “Poor Wills & Kate having to force laughter for these two idiots. #RoyalVarietyPerformance.”

Greg Davies

In 2018, Variety Show viewers were sure many jokes were going over the head of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, who was sat beside new husband Prince Harry. Show host Greg Davies shared an anecdote about his mum, nerves, and the Queen.

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But viewers were convinced the comment left Meghan grimacing with confusion. One fan wrote on X/Twitter: “I don’t think Meghan got the joke… that fake laugh weren’t kidding me!”

Jack Whitehall

Back in 2014, Jack Whitehall took to the stage of the Royal Variety Show – where he stunned fans by revealing he had been at school with Kate. The star sparked gasps at the time, not just because of his surprising royal connection – but because of a cheeky quip he made at the event too.

Jack said: “I was a bit younger than you, but this is the first time I’ve seen you since school, so hello.” He made his comment while gazing towards the Royal Box – where Kate was sat alongside her husband.

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Jack continued: “I don’t know whether it’s appropriate given the circumstances but you were probably my first ever crush.” He then hastily added: “Okay, definitely inappropriate. Your Highness is giving me a sharp look.”

The following year, Jack caused more awkward laughs as he addressed Prince Harry, saying: “Yes, ladies and gentleman, he may only be a Prince. But when it comes to banter, all hail the King.”

I’m A Celebrity 2024 did not go Dean McCullough’s way yet again on Thursday night, as he struggled with his Bushtucker Trial for the third time in three days

There was more upset on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity on Thursday night as Dean McCullough found himself struggling in yet another trial.

For the third time in a matter of days, the radio star failed to secure all stars on offer in his Bushtucker Trial, meaning a small meal once more for the camp. Just days ago we saw him scream and cry after being locked into a mummy figurine, with it slowly filling up with sand

Having shared that being buried was one of his big fears, it all got too much for the shaken star and he quit the trial two questions in. The next day, he and GK Barry managed to stick the trial out, but they weren’t able to win a single star.

There were more screams and tears, resulting in host Ant McPartlin “losing his cool”, with him later fuming over the pair for wasting time. Things did not get much better on Thursday night, with little redemption in sight for the campmate.

The latest trial saw him try the task and he did get further in than his first trial. But it once again all got too much for him and he was left screaming the famous words: “I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!”

Dean’s head was placed in a box in one part of the challenge, with snakes and bugs joining him while he had to use his tongue to secure the stars. He also had to put his hands through some boxes in another task while receiving shocks, while a third challenge saw him having to move a star, with his tongue, from one end to the other – with huge spiders on his head.

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As the trial came to an end, Dean was visibly shaking and annoyed at having to end it once again. He had his head in his hands before he was shown what was in the boxes, as hosts Ant and Dec didn’t look happy. Dean did manage to secure four stars for camp though, something he said he was happy about.

Once again, Dean faced the cruel task of having to tell his campmates all about the drama, and the fact he’d got no stars. With campmates now super hungry, having had two days of rationed meals, it was clear Dean was dreading telling them.

Amid his unlucky third stint at the trial clearing, viewers have been left wondering if Dean will quit the show. He’s been tipped to walk for the past few days after his terror ordeal at the first and second trial, with the third now also ending badly.

Taking to X, one fan posted: “Mate mark my words Dean will be the first to walk.” Another viewer commented: “Dean is not gonna last,” as a third posted: “Shocked Dean has not quit already.”

Jane Moore, known for sharing her views on Loose Women and her lengthy career in journalism, spoke to campmates on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! on ITV on Wednesday

Jane Moore once left a tattoo parlour mid procedure – because it was “too painful” to complete.

The Loose Woman told her I’m a Celebrity co-stars the comical story about when she went for the etching at just 18 – but found it too agonising so left after an outline was done.

Speaking on Wednesday’s show on ITV, she said the outline now resembles a “golden eagle” because her bum has got bigger since. The confession left her campmates, including Corrie actor Alan Halsall, McFly singer Danny Jones, N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos, speechless.

The gang were eventually pictured bursting into laughter at Jane’s cheeky mishap, which she shared after asking Danny about his tattoo on his right leg. The musician, from Bolton, Greater Manchester, admitted he was underage when he got the large inking done but, as a kid, wanted something with Bruce Springsteen lyrics on.

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Then Jane, who has been a regular on Loose Women since 2013, said: “When I was about 18, I thought I’m gonna get a bluebird on my bum. They just did the outline and I went ‘too painful, thanks’, and I just left… So I’ve just got this outline. It’s like a golden eagle now because my arse has got bigger.”

It offered Danny, 38, light relief as later in the show, he broke down as he opened up on battling anxiety since he was a teenager. Talking about therapy and his emotions, jungle co-stars Oti Mabuse and Tulisa both praised the musician for opening up.

Asked about therapy, Danny went on: “Yeah, I’ve been in therapy since I was 19 for anxiety.” It’s then that he detailed an on-air panic attack that left him “freaking out” during a televised interview. He revealed: “I was freaking out and I couldn’t answer the question that got asked to me. Heart rate goes crazy.”

Jane had asked whether he’d suffered with it from childhood, with Danny becoming upset with his head in his hands as he told her: “I think I escaped a lot.”

As he broke down, Tulisa said in the Bush Telegraph: “We’re seeing a lot of emotion coming out of Danny which is beautiful.” Back in camp Danny then thanked his campmates.

BBC show Strictly Come Dancing is heating up ahead of next month’s finale and former pro Brendan Cole didn’t hold back when he shared his views on last weekend’s performances

Saturday night saw the return of Strictly Come Dancing’s infamous Blackpool show.

Pete Wicks stormed the stage with his professional partner Jowita Przystal, but Brendan Cole, a former pro on the hit BBC show, pointed out something worrying about their dance in a new interview.

The weekend’s instalment of the ballroom competition marked the end of the road for Wynne Evans and his partner Katya Jones, who landed in the dance off against Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe.

Former TOWIE star Pete, meanwhile, scored 27 points from the judges for his and Jowita’s Cha-cha-cha.

Broadcasting live from the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom on Saturday, viewers were wowed by a performance from The Pet Shop Boys and watched the celebrities and their dance partners dazzle with extravagant routines.

Pete Wicks got through without landing in the dance-off ( 
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However, Brendan said that 36-year-old Pete’s most recent performance was his worst yet. He told Sky Vegas: “I didn’t love his [Pete Wicks’] number on the weekend, but it wasn’t bad enough [to be voted out].”

Elaborating on the fact Saturday marked Pete’s ‘worst’ performance, Brendan did offer some positive feedback too, continuing: “Obviously, the audience were on board, because he’s making it through. Potentially, in the next few weeks, he could really do something quite special. Saturday night was probably one of his worst dances – if he was going to go, last night would have been the night for it to happen.”

Elsewhere over the weekend, Miranda actress Sarah Hadland and her dance partner Vito Coppola and Love Island star Tasha Ghouri and her dance partner Aljaž Škorjanec topped the leaderboard on Saturday night – with both couples scoring 39 points from the judges.

In the end, it was Opera singer Wynne who left the show and on Monday, during an appearance on spin-off show It Takes Two, Wynne was overcome with emotion as he spoke about his time on Strictly.

The Go Compare star said: “It’s been wonderful, I’ve got to say. I feel like it’s what Strictly is all about. If I can come and do Strictly and last until week nine, then anybody can get out there and dance and have a brilliant time. Strictly is such a brilliant family, such a precious family, that I want everybody here in this room and at home to look after it for the generations to come because it is a wonderful, wonderful thing.”

Meanwhile, Katya added: “This is what Strictly is about, no one is going to remember the scores or the comments you got. It’s the friendships they create on the show and genuine relationships. I’m so glad you had each other.”

Wynne then unexpectedly burst into tears – leaving show host Fleur East scrambling to find tissues to give him.