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Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley said he is particularly excited to see his daughter Chloe have her own baby girl, during an appearance on Loose Women

Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley opened up about his daughter Chloe’s pregnancy during an appearance on Loose Women.

The 66-year-old has two children with wife Judy Finnigan and told the Loose Women his heavily pregnant daughter is in France at the moment and coming up to 34 weeks into her pregnancy.

He said: “She was due on the 5th of August and they’ve moved it forward to the 7th of August.”

The 34-year-old announced she and husband James Haskell were expecting their first child with a sweet announcement in February.

Richard told the Loose Women how he’s looking forward to his daughter welcoming a little one into the world “because she’s having a little girl”.

The 66-year-old has two children with wife Judy Finnigan ( 
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Chloe is in France at the moment and coming up to 34 weeks. ( 
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He added: “There’s something about your daughter having a little girl, it shouldn’t make a difference, but it kind of does.”

The doting grandfather went on to say he loved being a grandparent, and that having children was “like a house” and having grandchildren is “like getting an extension on it”.

He added: “It’s somewhere new to go and you can always give them back.”

Chloe hasn’t held back when it comes to documenting her pregnancy journey.

The TV personality took to Instagram earlier this month to show off her blossoming baby bump as she posed in a mirror.

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“You look amazing,” one wrote. “Looking fabulous. Not hefty at all,” another added.

“Feelin hefty,” she joked in the caption, and her fans were quick to dish out the compliments to the mum-to-be.

“Awesome Chloe, looking really well! Hope your excited and feeling great babe,” one fan wrote.

Another agreed: “Looking blooming marvellous,” while one wrote: “Nothing more beautiful than a woman growing a new person!!!”

The loved-up couple had been trying to start a family since 2019 ( 
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Instagram/ Chloe Madeley)The star has candidly documented her difficult journey to motherhood, revealing that she and husband James were on the verge of going through IVF before unexpectedly falling pregnant at the end of last year.

Chloe, who is expecting a baby girl, said last month that pregnancy was “f***ing hard”, and said she’s been suffering with vomiting and headaches.

“I love that I’m pregnant. I really love the bump, I love the curves, I’m really into it. It’s magical and I love it, but it’s f***ing hard on your body,” she told The Sun.

“Every day isn’t always pleasant but I love it,” Chloe added.

Denise Welch has hit back at Twitter critics who mocked her for airing her concerns about lockdown laws and explained how she ‘always knew’ some in the government were breaking their own lockdown laws prior to it being revealed earlier this year

Denise Welch has claimed she “always knew” certain members of the Conservative government were breaking their own lockdown laws thanks to her sources “high up in Westminster”.

The TV star, 64, has explained that while she has previously been “a Labour girl through and through” she is concerned about the prospect of Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer replacing an under-fire Boris Johnson and possibly seeing a return to Covid restrictions.

Denise – a strong critic of some past lockdown laws – also stressed how she has never been a conspiracy theorist and was always “backed up by data” before making any claims on Loose Women throughout the last two years.

Speaking at the Tric Awards in London on Wednesday, Denise expressed her surprise at why the current Prime Minister continues to cling to his position in the wake of numerous resignations from his government over recent days.

Denise Welch has been an outspoken critic of the current Conservative government ( 
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The Loose Women is baffled at why Boris Johnson is so keen to remain in his position ( 
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“Why would Boris – when all I want to do at the end of the day is have a cup of tea and wash the worries of the world off me – why would anyone want to be as hated as he is?” Denise pondered exclusively to the Mirror when discussing the current Westminster scandal.

“You must have to have an ego the size of the Eiffel Tower. I would like to say I don’t think he’ll survive this but to be honest, he seems to be Teflon Man.”

The star is wary of who could replace under-fire Johnson ( 
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She continued: “Having said that, I was a Labour girl through and through but I am worried about the alternative because one of my main things is I want someone who will vow not to go back into restrictions and we have to live alongside Covid.

“That’s my main thing at the moment and I’m terrified of the alternative. So that’s it.”

Since 2020 Denise has won fans – and gained critics – for her strong opinions about the government’s handling of the ongoing pandemic that she often shares on social media and when appearing on ITV show Loose Women.

Loose Women viewers are often divided on Denise’s opinions ( 
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ITV)When asked by the Mirror if she sometimes ever regrets being outspoken, she confessed she does “almost every single day” due to how people “spin things” and turn comments into clickbait.

But she maintains she was always well-informed prior to ever opening her mouth on-air – silencing critics who sarcastically mocked her knowledge and insight into all things Covid over recent years.

“I was incredibly informed and was always backed up by data,” Denise recalls. “I was never a conspiracy theorist and I spoke to some of the most clever, intelligent people in the world.

The star hit back at those who sarcastically questioned her claim she was talking to experts ( 
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“Before I said one thing on Loose Women – I wasn’t going to name those people – but I would always show my producers the text conversations we had.

“So they knew that when people were on Twitter saying ‘Oh lets listen to Professor Welch who says she’s talking to an epidemiologist’ I actually was.

“It was when I couldn’t go in an ambulance with my dad but people could go to a football match, that’s when… Not having it again. Not going through it again.”

Denise confessed at the Tric Awards that she ‘always knew’ rule-breaking took place in 10 Downing Street ( 
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The star explained how sources ‘high up in Westminster’ informed her of how things were being run ( 
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When asked if she had a hunch those in 10 Downing Street may not have been following the same rules as the rest of the country, Denise made it clear she wasn’t surprised to learn about the alleged rule-breaking earlier this year.

“I knew, from my sources, that Downing Street was being run in a completely different way than everywhere else in the country,” she revealed to us at the star-studded bash.

“If they were telling us that if we stepped outside we could basically possibly murder someone then why didn’t they live by the same rules?”

“I knew that they were breaking the rules,” she added. “I had people who were very high up in Westminster who I spoke to so I knew they were breaking the rules.”

Denise’s comments were made at the Tric Awards at Grosvenor House, where stars from the world of TV and radio gathered for the annual star-studded bash.

Loose Women took an awkward turn on Friday as host Kaye Adams asked if her co-stars were ‘fighting already’ just minutes into the show

Loose Women turned awkward just minutes into Friday’s show as Kaye Adams asked why her co-stars were fighting.

As the episode opened on Friday, Kaye, 61, said: “What, are we fighting already girls?” to which co-star Frankie Bridge replied pointing at Linda Robson: “She’s doing things behind my back!” which prompted an “ooh” reaction from the studio.

Linda, 66, quickly blamed the situation on someone else, believed to be one of the show producers, replying: “Mattie told me to pull faces behind her back, thanks Mattie!” with Kaye, 61, quickly moving things along as she announced: “Welcome to Loose Women everyone! It’s Friday!”

The show went on to welcome a number of guests including comedian Leigh Francis, aka, Keith Lemon, who was talking about his new autobiography book Leigh, Myself and I – and order seemed to have been maintained among the panel.

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It comes as fellow Loose Women star Denise Welch took a savage swipe at her co-stars after an on-air disagreement with Stacey Solomon during a fiery debate.

The women had different views during a debate on the ITV daytime talk show in June, and while Denise dismissed rumours of a feud, she hinted at tensions during a chat on Olivia Attwood ’s podcast So Wrong It’s Right.

The 66-year-old explained: “I’m always happy to have new blood on (Loose Women) because we do get bored of each other.

“But I’ve always been sceptical when younger people come in because, sometimes, they may have a great life story but they are either not prepared to talk about it yet, or are too worried about what the public are going to say.”

Linda, 66, quickly blamed the situation on someone else, believed to be one of the show producers, replying: “Mattie told me to pull faces behind her back, thanks Mattie!” with Kaye, 61, quickly moving things along as she announced: “Welcome to Loose Women everyone! It’s Friday!”

The show went on to welcome a number of guests including comedian Leigh Francis, aka, Keith Lemon, who was talking about his new autobiography book Leigh, Myself and I – and order seemed to have been maintained among the panel.

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It comes as fellow Loose Women star Denise Welch took a savage swipe at her co-stars after an on-air disagreement with Stacey Solomon during a fiery debate.

The women had different views during a debate on the ITV daytime talk show in June, and while Denise dismissed rumours of a feud, she hinted at tensions during a chat on Olivia Attwood ’s podcast So Wrong It’s Right.

The 66-year-old explained: “I’m always happy to have new blood on (Loose Women) because we do get bored of each other.

“But I’ve always been sceptical when younger people come in because, sometimes, they may have a great life story but they are either not prepared to talk about it yet, or are too worried about what the public are going to say.”

She then lifted the lid on the behind-the-scenes tension, and added: “So they’ll be in a meeting saying ‘I’m not going to talk about that,’ and it’s kind of like, ‘what are you gonna talk about then?’”

Stacey joined the show in 2016, and is one of the youngest members of the panel, along with Katie Piper, Frankie Bridge, Olivia Attwood and GK Barry, and Denise’s comments come after an awkward disagreement with Stacey earlier this year on the show.

Kaye, 61, said: “What, are we fighting already girls?” to which co-star Frankie Bridge replied pointing at Linda Robson
During the debate in June, Stacey, 35, defended people working flexible hours from home after the pandemic, but she clashed with Denise, who believed that the country was “grinding to a halt” as the staff had “disappeared”.

Unimpressed, Stacey replied: “They don’t disappear because they’re working from home,” but Denise was insistent, and asked: “But, where are they Stace?”

The mum-of-five went on to explain that she thinks the pandemic proved a lot of the UK’s workforce could do an “adequate if not better job” from home, but Denise disagreed, and viewers were left uncomfortable with the tension between the two women.

The following month, former actress Denise explained the ‘fallout’, and said it had been blown out of proportion. “We disagreed on something, it was about young people and work ethic and since Covid, have Gen-Z become a bit more lazy and entitled, it was one of those kind of Loose Women things,” she began.

It comes as fellow Loose Women star Denise Welch took a savage swipe at her co-stars ( 
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ITV screengrab)“Stacey said something about nurses and the NHS which provoked a great big reaction, and I actually agreed with her,” Denise added.

Denise also claimed to have had only a handful of disagreements with her fellow panellists during her 25 years on the show, and hinted that she doesn’t get along with some of the other hosts.”In 25 years, there have obviously been a couple of people who aren’t as close as some of the others. Like in any show, there are some people you prefer, there are some panels I prefer to others. Just because of the dynamics of personalities,” she cryptically explained on an US podcast earlier this year.

Leigh Francis, also known as Keith Lemon, appeared on Friday’s Loose Women to talk about his new autobiography book Leigh, Myself and I, which was released earlier this month

Leigh Francis got emotional as he spoke about his new autobiography book Leigh, Myself and I.

The comedian, 51, also known as Keith Lemon, was on the hit ITV show to talk about his memoir, which was released earlier this month.

Host, Kaye Adams, said: “You speak very personally in this book about some really difficult things” to which Leigh admitted: “It is quite serious, there’s depth in there” although he quickly added that there is “some funny stuff” in the book too.

Linda Robson then said: “Your dad died at a very young age didn’t he?” to which Leigh replied: “He was 47 and the weirdest thing is I’m older than my dad, that’s a weird feeling. When I was doing the audio book, the audio book was the hardest thing I’ve ever done…”

Leigh Francis got emotional as he spoke about his new autobiography book Leigh, Myself and I ( 
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He added: “There’s a sound producer there, that you don’t know and you’re crying in front of him. I was crying and he said: ‘Do you want to stop?’ and I said: ‘No, just keep going.’”

Asked at what part of the book he was crying reading out, he said: “My dad! When you’re writing it, I remember tearing up writing it, but saying it outloud and reading it, it was horrific I felt.”

Asked how old he was he when his father tragically passed away, Leigh said: “I was 21! God, it’s getting serious isn’t it, this is very serious. Don’t, I’ll start crying” to which the panel supported him.

Elsewhere on Friday’s episode, Loose Women turned awkward just minutes into the show as Kaye asked why her co-stars were fighting.

The comedian, 51, also known as Keith Lemon, was on the hit ITV show to talk about his memoir, which was released earlier this month
As the episode opened on Friday, Kaye, 61, said: “What, are we fighting already girls?” to which co-star Frankie Bridge replied pointing at Linda: “She’s doing things behind my back!” which prompted an “ooh” reaction from the studio.

Linda, 66, quickly blamed the situation on someone else, believed to be one of the show producers, replying: “Mattie told me to pull faces behind her back, thanks Mattie!” with Kaye, 61, quickly moving things along as she announced: “Welcome to Loose Women everyone! It’s Friday!”

It comes as Leigh revealed the reason Celebrity Juice was axed earlier this month – insisting that “nothing is acceptable any more”.

The comedian hosted the show as his outrageous alter-ego Keith Lemon but claims it was cancelled because the innuendos and racy games it featured are no longer acceptable for today’s audience.

“Just as fashion and flared trousers have come back round however many times, comedy tastes change. Now, nothing is acceptable any more – we had ‘the rules were the rules’ in past times, and they’re different now, so of course there are things back then that you wouldn’t do any more,” Leigh said.

Elsewhere on Friday’s episode, Loose Women turned awkward just minutes into the show as Kaye asked why her co-stars were fighting“You don’t set out to offend anyone, you just set out to make people laugh, but for me, now when I come up with an idea, it has to be a straight one, with just a bit of silliness. Quite a lot of comedians are now presenting straight shows, entertainment programmes that are funny, just maybe not as funny as a sketch show,” he continued to The Sun.

Leigh admitted that he believed it was a “shame” for viewers but said that they had to change with the playing field and stick to the rules of the time. He also explained that Keith was inspired by a childhood friend with the same name but the pal soon grew tired of the character.

He said: “I said I would give him a shout out on TV, so I gave him a character.” The comedian went on to say that for a while, his pal liked it but eventually got sick of having to explain it to people. His friend went on to carry round a black and white photo of the pair of them together to explain how he knew him.”It had his name, and then the hair came from a man on holiday with bad Anthea Turner hair, and then there was the ‘tache that was added, and finally the hats, which I only wore to meet Pharrell Williams at the Brits,” Leigh said. “With Keith, it’s because I liked to have a good time, but Keith . . . he didn’t know where to draw the line. I always say if my Keith had been a real person, he’d be dead now – he was all fun, fun, fun.”

On Friday’s instalment of Loose Women, ITV viewers saw the panel discuss whether or not children are becoming addicted to their mobile phones.

Loose Women star Linda Robson opened up about her fear for her grandchildren during Friday’s show.

On the ITV programme, the panel was speaking about their concerns with the younger generation becoming addicted to their mobile phones.

Speaking about her grandchildren’s young ages, seven and 12, host Kaye Adams asked if they loved their phones and Linda agreed.

She replied: “But, Lauren (their mum), doesn’t let them have it lot, mostly during the week she takes the phone and the laptops off of them.”

However, the ITV star highlighted that now when she looks after them, they instantly want a laptop or phone.

Linda added: “I said, ‘Bets why don’t we play a game? Let’s play cars or something or let’s watch a film together.

Linda confessed she was worried about her grandchildren’s addiction to their devices
“She couldn’t think straight, she wanted the phone or the laptop. In the end, I gave her the laptop.”

Although she confessed her other granddaughter who is 12 and has just started secondary school needs a phone.

Linda added: “I have noticed that their behaviour has changed because of the phones and the laptops.

“Instead of spending time doing things together, the three of us, even if we go to a restaurant they’ll want my phone or they’ll want something.”

Cutting in, Kaye questioned whether or not their need for devices is starting to worry her.

Linda’s grandchildren are 7 and 12 years old
Linda replied: “It does worry me, but Lauren is on top of it as well. So she does make sure they don’t have it too much.

“But every now and again, Lila will hide it and then Lauren will hear the beeping going off and take the phone off of her.”

However, sharing their thoughts on the topic, Frankie Bridge admitted her children have told her she was the one who needs to put her phone down.

The Loose Women panel were discussing whether or not kids are becoming addicted to phonesShe said: “If he ever says that I (gagging), it makes me feel sick! He’s nine and he’s telling me off you know.

“I have two very different children. My eldest is, I would say, addicted. He wants to game.”

Although she was thankful that as he enjoys football, her oldest manages to away from the virtual world.

Ruth Langsford showed off her glam looks as she gave ex Eamonn Holmes a glimpse at what he is missing after the couple’s marriage came to an end earlier this year

Ruth Langsford has given a glimpse of what ex husband Eamonn Holmes is missing as she gets glamorous for a night out, but she still wears a wedding ring four months after the split.

The 64-year-old Loose Women star wore an all-black outfit with a leopard print coat as she headed out in Manchester for dinner with friends. looking absolutely beaming as she brushes off her split from Eamonn Holmes for a night out on the town. Ruth looked happy as she headed into the restaurant and acknowledged onlookers before seeking out her friends.

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While she still wore her wedding ring despite splitting from Eamonn in May, she previously answered a fan’s question about it. Taking to Instagram earlier this month, Ruth told the fan that she would continue to wear the wedding ring because “she’s still married”. Eamonn, meanwhile, has seeming moved on from their 23 year relationship, of which they were married for 14, with the TV personality showing off his new 42-year-old girlfriend.

Ruth and Eamonn announced their shock split in May this year ( 
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A friend of the former couple explained that Ruth had “become more his carer than a wife” ( 
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Kate Alexander is 22 years younger that Eamonn and their relationship has turned his split from Ruth into a more toxic direction, as friends say that Kate is “the one” for Eamonn. Ruth has reportedly instructed divorce lawyer Catherine Costley, who is known for her “fierce” dealings and she is hoping that Costley will secure an appropriate financial settlement before finalising Ruth’s divorce from Eamonn. Costley has had experience of some of the biggest divorces in UK history, working for Baroness Fiona Shackleton as she represented now King Charles, during his split from Princess Diana, and also Sir Paul McCartney’s high profile divorce.

Eamonn has been using a wheelchair in recent times as she suffers a number of health issues, and Ruth has reportedly removed the stairlift from their home in Surrey, now that Eamonn has moved out permanently. Insiders have claimed that this was a little bit of revenge on the news presenter, as he will no longer be able to collect any items of his from the first floor of their £3.5 million mansion.

Ruth’s close friend, Vanessa Feltz, has given an insight into how the Loose Women star is coping since the split. She told The Sun that Ruth is taking a more ‘private’ approach. Vanessa said: “Of course, she’s my actual friend in real life. I’ve been in contact, but I certainly respect her and admire her dignity, and her silence over this. I respect her desire, quite rightly, to keep this, as you know, from her perspective, dignified, quiet, and just deal with it on her own privately.”

Craig Revel Horwood is known for his harsh feedback but this Saturday, Chris McCausland gave him a taste of his own medicine with a brutal dig at his expense on Strictly.

Chris McCausland broke the ice as he took aim at Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood.

Known for his high expectations for contestants of the BBC One competition, Craig Revel Horwood was back in the ballroom this Saturday, September 28, 2024. And though some performances managed to impress him, all earned some constructive criticism from the judge.

Ahead of his own dance, Chris McCausland was asked by presenter Claudia Winkleman how he felt, particularly due to Craig’s presence on the panel – and the Liverpudlian comedian made it clear he wasn’t afraid of him. Chris, who is making history as the first blind contestant to show off his dance moves in the programme, has become a firm favourite among fans of the show for his humour – his best weapon against Craig’s firmness.

Before answering Claudia’s questions, Chris thus decided to show solidarity with those who had been on the receiving end of Craig’s criticism as he quipped: “First of all, by the sound of how things are going, I think Craig is blinder than I am”, leaving his co-stars and viewers in hysterics.

“‘By the sound of it, Craig is blinder than I am’ CHRIS IS A NATIONAL TREASURE #Strictly,” one delighted viewer penned on Twitter (X) as the moment aired on BBC One. “”By the sounds of the way things are going, I think Craig is blinder than I am” GIVE CHRIS THE GLITTERBALL IMMEDIATELY #Strictly,” another added, with a third quipping: “I think Craig is blinder than i am” CHRIS I LOVE YOU #Strictly.”

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Later on, however, Chris McCausland endearing partnership with professional Dianne Buswell earned a standing ovation from the Strictly Come Dancing audience and he even landed a score of 29 after gliding across the dancefloor and performing bench work to Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy by The Tams.

After giving the comic a standing ovation, head judge head judge Shirley Ballas praised him as “an example to every celebrity upstairs when it comes to footwork.” Fellow judge Motsi Mabuse said the slow foxtrot is one of the most difficult dances but she felt he made it look “so easy” while Anton Du Beke said: “you are just wonderful.”

Chris then joked in anticipation with Craig Revel Horwood that he had to think of an original comment which was not about his frame, to which the judge countered by critiquing his finger positioning but said he “loved” his spirit in the dance and musicality. This comes after Nick Knowles alarmed Strictly Come Dancing viewers earlier on in the week as he revealed he’d sustained an injury just hours after stepping onto the dancefloor on Saturday, September 21.

The DIY SOS presenter took to Instagram to share the news with his followers after being caught with his arm in a sling, and explained he suffered from a shoulder injury after trying to change a tyre while driving his 10-year-old son to a birthday party in his honour. His participation in the show this Saturday had been put into question as a result.

While his condition was assessed, the home improvement expert remained hopeful he’d be able to set foot into the ballroom, giving his fans frequent updates on social media. But this also led him to miss hours of training. After two days of rehearsals, however, just as doubt was morphing into despair, Nick Knowles told his fans that he’d been given the all clear to dance with Luba this Saturday.

Footage showed Nick hard at work mastering his next set of dance moves during a segment on BBC Two’s Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. He was shown moving both his arms and twirling his dance partner around. Addressing the cameras, Nick said: “Luba has been extraordinary. From the moment she knew I was injured she has been looking at alternative ways. She must have rebuilt this dance ten times.” And the professional dancer herself added: “He is looking incredibly well in hold. He has potential in ballroom!”

Meanwhile a source told The Sun: “Nick is elated that he is being given another chance at getting back on the dancefloor and is focused on his recovery. Nick is in the best hands and will be focussed on getting better before going back into rehearsals. He has absolutely loved the Strictly experience so far so knowing he is still part of the show makes him feel incredibly happy.”

This Saturday, Nick Knowles strutted into the ballroom with Luba Mushtuk for his performance, in the hopes of avoiding the series’ first elimination and despite only having 16 hours to prepare his number. And though he was smiling, it was clear for viewers that he was putting on a brave face.

Phillip Schofield has launched a furious tirade against three unnamed ex-colleagues at ITV, branding two ‘cowards’ and another ‘brand orientated’ after his affair was exposed

Phillip Schofield blasts a trio of people at ITV as “three sh*ts” – in an angry attack where he claims there was no loyalty for him at the channel.

Schofield quit the channel in May 2023 after it emerged he had been having an affair with a younger male staff member on This Morning, something he had previously denied. But there is furious anger reserved for execs and possibly for his co-host Holly Willoughby who he is understood to no longer be friends with.

Sat by the fire after a few days on a remote island filming his new Channel 5 series, Schofield starts by saying that when he started at the BBC as a booking clerk at 19, he first was able to go to Television Centre, where ITV’s This Morning was later filmed, and he “loved being there”.

He added: “When what happened to me happened to me, it screwed up my favourite building in the world, and it pretty well blew away all those happy memories, and suddenly the place became hostile to me, and that was heartbreaking. And the people who did it to me, know, they know how important that building was to me. They know that when you throw someone under a bus, you’ve got to have a really bloody good reason to do it. Brand, ambition is not good enough. It’s not a good enough reason to throw someone under a bus.”

Pausing to put more wood on the fire and seemingly enjoying expressing his true feelings, he then turns up the heat and says: “I was just thinking there as I was collecting wood. There are only three sh*ts. One of them is a coward who never stepped up in queue gate. One of them is a coward because they never stepped up when I was being battered by one journalist….and the other one is just brand orientated. Not what you expect, not what you think you’re going to get. When it all came to a sudden and very abrupt end, questions were asked about our toxic environment in parliament!”

Phillip Schofield does some soul searching on the remote island ( 
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He insisted there were a few “tricky people” but the toxicity was exaggerated. Continuing with his complaints he added: “When you’ve given so much to somewhere and been so loyal, to have absolutely no loyalty shown to you. I know what I did was unwise, not sensible. But is it enough to absolutely destroy someone? Literally destroy them.”

Schofield appears to be livid that he was not supported more when he and Holly were criticised when they visited the late Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in state without queuing. They used media passes and received criticism in some quarters. They were defended by the chief executive of ITV, Dame Carolyn McCall, who stressed the pair had been attending as members of the media to film a segment for This Morning.

When he was dropped by his talent agency YMU on the same day he resigned from ITV after more than three decades with the company, he says he was “suicidal”. Schofield added: “They sent me what looked like a cut and pasted text, (saying) ‘this time we’ll have to let you go’.”

The presenter says he knows people will claim he is having a “mad rant”, but he does not “care any more” as he has “nothing to lose”. In another scene whilst fishing on the island, he could be referring to Holly again when he says: “People just went who I thought were my friends and they just went. And that’s like ‘what the hell?’.”

Schofield and Holly worked side by side for 14 years on This Morning but have not been seen together since he left the show or shared comments or photos on social media, a sharp contrast to their previous behaviour where they would regularly go out and eat at each other’s houses.

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In further comments which could be about Holly or other This Morning staff members, shamed Schofield says: “It is hard to come to terms with the fact that the people you thought you knew were not the people that you knew. They had completely different agendas.”

He insists he doesn’t need “200 fake friends” possibly referring to many people within the TV industry who no longer speak to him and now has 10-15 friends he “would die for”. Warming to the attack on old friends and acquaintances at ITV, Schofield went on to say he doesn’t care what the reaction is when people view the programme.

He adds: “The good thing is, when you do a programme like this and you do it just for yourself, you have nothing to lose. They’ve taken pretty much everything. Reputation, dignity, legacy, everything away. I’m not bleating Im getting it off my chest. And I’ve said my piece. Any anyone who’s bitter about that, honestly you can f**k off cause I don’t give a sh*t. I quit. Mic drop.”

The attack, which could also be aimed at execs from This Morning or ITV Daytime who did not support him, comes in episode two of the series of Phillip Schofield : Cast Away and follows scenes in the opening show where he also mocked Holly. He asked his family “If you’re okay, then we’re okay and I’m Okay. Are you okay?” Holly famously asked this question ‘Are you OK’ of viewers after Schofield quit This Morning, which some people found a cringey intro to the show..

Many people in the TV industry believe this Channel 5 series is Schofield’s attempt to return to television, where he had worked for four decades. But he insists whilst on the island that it is not his plan to be back, certainly not on a daytime TV show like This Morning anyway.

Schofield doesn’t expect to return to TVHe states: “You expect your life to follow a path? I honestly thought, you know. I’m going to die on live television, hopefully at 93. But then you know it. It’s gone. And it’s not the way you planned it to be. It’s not the life you expected.” He adds: “Look I love telly. I’ve got telly in my bones but I won’t sit on a sofa again. I’m not going to do that again. There are people I won’t work with again. Some people I won’t work with again. I’ve been hurt so badly by that sort of telly, that you get to a point where you think ‘I don’t want to do it anymore’.”

In a lighter moment on the show he says often on family holidays he would build chairs on the beach out of sand and he tried to create one of his desert island. But something goes slightly wrong with the design and laughing he says it looks more like a grave. He says: Maybe this is what retirement feels like? And I absolutely refuse to you know sit in a rocking chair and do nothing. I want to explore. Maybe getting to this stage in your life is about setting new challenges.” He adds: “Things didn’t turn out the way you thought they might. So you have got to look elsewhere.”

The experience gets even better for him when he successfully catches fish and crabs and full of energy climbs to the highest point on the island. He becomes tearful at the top of Ankarea mountain. Reflecting on the moment he says: “When anyone says to me where’s the favourite place you have ever been? It will never change, from now on – it’s this!”

* Phillip Schofield: Cast Away begins airs at 9pm on Monday on Channel 5, and will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday at the same time.

Prince Harry Insists Meghan Markle Has a Lot in Common with His Mother, Disappointed by Family’s Inability to See Similarities with Princess Diana

Prince Harry has often drawn parallels between his wife, Meghan Markle, and his late mother, Princess Diana. Despite his deep conviction about their similarities, Harry has expressed disappointment that his family cannot see the connections he believes are so evident.

Harry’s admiration for Meghan and his comparison of her to Diana have been a recurring theme since their relationship became public. He has spoken about the shared traits between the two women, highlighting their compassion, resilience, and commitment to charitable causes. In numerous interviews, Harry has underscored Meghan’s ability to connect with people, her empathy, and her dedication to making a positive impact—qualities he cherished in his mother.

“From the moment I met Meghan, I saw so much of my mother in her,” Harry has said. “Her warmth, her kindness, her confidence—it reminded me of the way my mother conducted herself and the way she interacted with people.”

However, Harry’s family appears to have a different perspective. Reports suggest that the senior royals, including Prince William and Prince Charles, have not embraced the comparisons between Meghan and Diana as warmly as Harry has. This divergence in views has reportedly been a source of frustration and disappointment for Harry, who feels that his family’s inability to see the similarities is a missed opportunity for unity and understanding.

The parallels Harry draws between Meghan and Diana are not just limited to their personal qualities but also extend to their experiences within the royal family. Both women faced intense media scrutiny and public pressure, often feeling isolated and unsupported by the institution. Harry has been vocal about the negative impact of the relentless media attention on both Meghan and Diana, citing it as a significant factor in his decision to step back from royal duties.

Harry’s disappointment is compounded by his belief that recognizing the similarities between Meghan and Diana could foster a deeper appreciation and support for Meghan within the royal family. He has often pointed out that just as Diana revolutionized the royal approach to charity and public engagement, Meghan too has brought a modern and dynamic touch to her royal duties.

The lack of recognition from his family has strained relationships, particularly with his brother William. The once-close brothers have reportedly had heated discussions over Harry’s views, with William remaining unconvinced about the parallels Harry sees.

Harry Panics as 800 Veterans Withdraw Their Participation from Upcoming Invictus Games

Prince Harry is reportedly in a state of panic following the sudden withdrawal of over 800 military veterans from the upcoming Invictus Games scheduled for 2025 in Canada. The large-scale exit has not only raised concerns about the future of the international event but also cast a shadow over Harry’s personal involvement and reputation as the founder of this competition. The Invictus Games, which started in 2014, have grown to become one of the most significant sporting events for wounded, injured, and ill veterans, promoting the spirit of resilience and recovery. This development, however, signals a major challenge for its continuity.

The mass withdrawal appears to be rooted in growing discontent among veterans, many of whom are critical of Prince Harry’s recent public and personal controversies. Some veterans feel that Harry’s recent actions and media appearances, particularly his candid memoir and interviews, have diverted attention away from the core mission of the Invictus Games and placed unnecessary focus on his private grievances with the royal family. Critics argue that the event is losing its original ethos of honoring veterans, instead becoming overshadowed by Harry’s ongoing personal battles.

The veterans who pulled out of the 2025 Games reportedly voiced concerns over the politicization of the event. Many are uncomfortable with the media frenzy surrounding Harry and Meghan Markle, which they believe distracts from the event’s core purpose of celebrating and supporting veterans. The decision to withdraw was not made lightly, as many of the veterans have previously participated in the Games and share a deep connection to its founding principles. Still, their frustration with the current trajectory of the event has led to this significant move.

Prince Harry, in response, is said to be deeply concerned about the potential damage to the Invictus brand and the impact this withdrawal could have on future sponsorships, media coverage, and participation. He has reportedly held emergency meetings with the Games’ organizers to address the situation and attempt to mediate the concerns raised by the veterans. Harry is said to be working behind the scenes to restore confidence in the event and reframe its narrative around veterans’ recovery and resilience.

Public reactions have been mixed. Supporters of Prince Harry argue that the Invictus Games remain a crucial platform for veterans, and that despite personal controversies, the event should be judged based on the positive outcomes it generates for participants. Others, however, believe that Harry’s involvement has compromised the integrity of the Games and that the event risks becoming an extension of his ongoing media image.

The royal family has not yet commented on the issue, but sources close to Buckingham Palace suggest that this development adds to the ongoing strain between Prince Harry and his relatives. The Invictus Games were once seen as one of Harry’s most respected initiatives, fostering positive relations between him and the monarchy. However, this mass withdrawal could potentially jeopardize that legacy.

As the Invictus Games face one of the most significant challenges in their history, Prince Harry is under immense pressure to not only address the concerns of veterans but also restore the event’s reputation. With the 2025 Games fast approaching, the Duke of Sussex must find a way to steer the competition back on course or risk further damage to an initiative that has become closely tied to his public identity.