Fans have noticed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been stepping out lately for solo appearances and charity events. Experts say it’s all part of a PR strategy to pull the couple out of the narrative that the only thing they have to offer is dirt on the royal family and become more known for philanthropic efforts.

The Duchess of Sussex has also been dealing with some bad press lately after The Hollywood Reporter published what former staffers said about working for her. Members of the “Sussex Survivors Club” described the former Suits star as a “terrible boss” everyone is “terrified of” who “barks out orders” like a “dictator in high heels.” And when some came to Meghan’s defense, those former employees doubled down calling her a “demon boss.“To distract from all that, Harry’s wife attended the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala on Oct. 5. However, Meghan gave a reason for attending that is being challenged by her ex-pal who was also there.

 

Statement regarding Meghan’s attendance at Children’s Hospital Gala

Meghan attended the affair with her friend Kelly McKee Zajfen and following that appearance, the Sussexes’ website shared her reason for being there.

A statement posted on the site read: “This weekend, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex attended the biennial Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Gala, an inspiring event dedicated to celebrating the exceptional services provided to children across LA … The duchess was proud to stand alongside esteemed guests in support of this vital cause.“The duchess has a long-standing connection with CHLA, having visited the hospital on several occasions to meet with patients and participate in the annual Make March Matter campaign. Her presence at the gala underscored her commitment to advocating for the health and well-being of children around the world.”

 

The statement concluded: “The evening was a resounding success, reminding us all of the power of community support in improving the lives of those in need. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to CHLA and everyone involved for their dedication and generosity. Together, we can continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.”

The duchess’s old pal claims this is the real reason Meghan was there

King Charles waited a very long time indeed to finally become king. The late Queen Elizabeth lived on longer than perhaps even her staunchest fans had hoped, thus making Charles the oldest monarch in history to take the throne.

But is it necessary for Charles to remain on said throne for much longer, especially considering the health issues he has battled in recent times?

No, perhaps it would be better for everyone if Charles said his fond farewells, retired to the many comforts of his Sandringham estate, and let Prince William be the one to focus on saving the monarchy and its future.

Though no one actively wanted the beloved Queen Elizabeth II to pass away, it’s safe to say that King Charles had been preparing for the role of monarch for many, many years.

King Charles – is it time to abdicate?

In fact, Charles broke the record in becoming longest-serving monarch-in-waiting in British history, surpassing Edward VII’s record of 59 years. He also became the oldest person to ever succeed to the British throne.

As we all know, the King’s reign so far has been quite turbulent. The Royal Family has been dealing with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s many outbursts and allegations, and the popularity of Charles and his fellow senior royals plummeted for a while. At the same time – and though the royals don’t publicize their political views – crucial subjects such as climate change have affected them, too.

While the Royal Family still has excellent support from many fans worldwide, it also faces a crisis of legitimacy. In recent years the monarchy has been accused of being out of touch with current social issues, and not attracting or being appealing to the younger population. With that in mind, is King Charles, a 73-year-old man, really the one who can steer the Royal Family towards being more trendy, relevant, and, quite frankly, up to date?

Personally, I don’t think he is.

Understandably, Charles wants to continue his reign and remain king for many years. He’s been waiting for decades for the role, though perhaps comparing other monarchies in Europe would be helpful.

Earlier this year, Queen Margrethe of Denmark decided it was time for some new blood and abdicated. She was 82 at the time and, in her own words, felt “time was running out and the ills were increasing.” Instead, her son, King Frederik, has taken over, and the Danish monarchy has entered a new era.

“Leave room for the next generation of kings and queens”

In the past decade, many European monarchies have gone through the same thing. In 2013, at age 75, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands signed her abdication. That same year, Albert II of Belgium decided it was time to step down for health reasons.

Meanwhile, in 2014, the disgraced King Juan Carlos of Spain left the throne.

In Europe today, three monarchies are ruled by older kings: Sweden’s King Carl Gustaf XVI (age 78), King Harald of Norway (age 87), and King Charles (age 75).

In The Guardian, Simon Jenkins writes that the abdications of older monarchs show signs of a “sensible constitutional monarchy.”

It’s better to leave room for the next generation of kings and queens before the older heads are too ill to act out their royal duties—and given the pace of technology development in just the last few years, this might be more critical than ever, not only for the UK but also for other monarchies as well.

So, therefore, isn’t it time for Charles to abdicate? It’s time to do what’s right, and leave room for the younger generation.

Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, have both been at the forefront of bringing the monarch into a new digital world. The debate regarding the monarchy’s importance in today’s society – especially how it has failed to evolve like the rest of the world – has never been bigger.
King Charles has also faced cancer this year, and while he’s lucky enough to be on the mend, perhaps now is the perfect time to abdicate, even if it might be a heartbreaking realization for some.

Natural to “hand the throne to Prince William”

Experts at University College London’s Constitution Unit stated in 2022 that while it would be “perfectly natural” for Charles to assume the throne and perform royal duties “which he has spent so long preparing in waiting,” it would also be as natural to “hand the throne to Prince William.”

There aren’t many monarchs that welcome the idea of abdication, but in King Charles’ case, it could actually be a positive thing.

Firstly, by acknowledging that it’s time for a new era with a “King William,” Charles can somewhat revolutionize the monarchy and break old traditions, leading the Firm into a new modern world.

At the same time, the Royal Family has received plenty of criticism for being out of touch with many issues, and a younger monarch could be helping the Firm to remain relevant and trustworthy. With that said, Charles has already taken a step towards transforming the royals into a more modern institution by opening up Balmoral to the public.

While it’s still a guess at this point, it’s not difficult to believe that William would take further steps in that direction, possibly giving the public an even greater insight into royal life.

King Charles could “prioritize the future of the Crown” with abdication

Social media is a huge thing today, and Prince WIlliam and Kate MIddleton have already shown that they are in touch with the younger generation. It’s something that seems crucial for the Royal Family’s survival, and if Charles abdicates, they could do even more.

For example, William is already very much involved in issues such as global warming, and with him in charge, it could pave the way for new visions and ideas that could help the country as a whole.

No one wants to take the Crown away from King Charles on a whim, but if he abdicated, it would also imply that he is not staying in power just because he has the right to. Public support for the monarchy could even increase if he stepped down, with Charles choosing to prioritize the future of the Crown more than personal winning and power.

Prince William will become king one day, though just now we have no idea when that might be. I for one believe that the earlier he does so, the better, and King Charles has the power to do something as radical as it is positive by stepping down and helping his family for future generations.

 

Loose Women panellist Charlene White was upset that her friend Brenda Edwards wasn’t given the chance to announce son Jamal’s death after he passed away at the age of 31

Loose Women’s Charlene White feels upset that Brenda Edwards wasn’t given the chance to announce son Jamal Edwards’ death.

The panellists – Charlene White, Judi Love, Linda Robson, Carol McGiffin and Frankie Bridge – appeared on the ITV daytime show today to pay tribute to Jamal, who had appeared on the show just a few months ago with his proud mum Brenda.

The news of Jamal’s sad death after a sudden illness was broke on social media last night and whilst Charlene understands that a lot of his success comes from social media and online, Charlene admits she was disappointed Brenda didn’t get the chance to announce the news herself, before she read out a statement that Brenda made earlier today.

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Speaking on the ITV lunchtime show today, Charlene said: “The opportunity to share Brenda’s loss and the family’s loss, that was taken away from Brenda because of various people on social media who decided to tell Brenda’s story and to tell Jamal’s story without consulting Brenda, which was not fair in any shape of form.”

“We understand that a lot of Jamal’s incredible work was done through social media and done online and all those things. He was a powerhouse, he changed the UK music scene,” she added.

Charlene went on to pay tribute to Jamal’s incredible work in music – for which he received an MBE in 2015.

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She explained: “One man changed the UK music scene in a way we’ve not seen in decades.

“But what people have to understand that there is work life and there’s family life and there’s home life and it should have been Brenda who was able to choose when the world got to know about his death.”

Some viewers took to Twitter to criticise those on social media for breaking the news first.

“No family should have their hand forced into confirming the passing of a loved one just because insensitive creatures want to do “hear it here first”. Honestly praying Brenda & her family get all the privacy they deserve moving forward #LooseWomen,” one wrote.

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A second added: “I didn’t realise that the news wasn’t shared on Brenda’s and her families terms, disgusting. Condolences to Brenda, the family and who all knew Jamal, rest in peace #LooseWomen.”

Other viewers praised Charlene and co for a heartfelt and emotional show, insisting they did Brenda – and her late son – proud.

One penned: “Thank you #loosewomen for showing the humanity in grief and for honouring Brenda in the sad loss of her beloved Jamal,” as a second added: “Beautiful tribute on #loosewomen today. My heart goes out to Brenda, his sister and their Family.”

Brenda shared a heartfelt statement earlier today to confirm the tragic news.

“It is with the deepest heartache that I confirm that my beautiful son Jamal Edwards passed away yesterday morning after a sudden illness. Myself, his sister Tanish and the rest of his family and friends are completely devastated,” she said.

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“He was the centre of our world. As we come to terms with his passing, we ask for privacy to grieve this unimaginable loss. I would like to thank everyone for their messages of love and support. Jamal was an inspiration to myself and so many. Our love for him lives on, his legacy lives on. Long live Jamal Edwards MBE, MBA, PHD.”

Elsewhere on the show, Linda Robson paid tribute to Jamal for taking her son under his wing.

“Jamal kept in touch with Louis over the years and took him under his wing. Took him to the BRITs, took him out socially with him as well. Brenda did such a good job with her son because he was a proper gentleman, he really was. He was the loveliest boy,” she said.

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford’s feud with Phillip Schofield appeared to have been reignited at the weekend after Eamonn branded the presenter ‘passive-aggressive’

This Morning fans were left raising their eyebrows today as Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford were noticeably absent from Phillip Schofield’s work anniversary celebrations today.

It comes after their feud with Phil appeared to have been reignited at the weekend after Eamonn branded the presenter “passive-aggressive”.

Phil had been celebrated 40 years in the TV industry today, with Lorraine Kelly hosting a whole show dedicated to the presenter, which included Holly Willoughby and Phil’s wife Steph praising him.

Viewers were even surprised to see Fern Britton pay tribute, despite the pair famously falling out after she quit the show.

Yet Eamonn and Ruth did not make an appearance, prompting viewers to flock to Twitter to comment.

One wrote: “#Lorraine still no Eamonn and/or Ruth…”

While another joked: “They obviously ran out of time for the glowing tribute from Eamonn and Ruth.”

A third questioned: “Any tributes from Eamonn yet? #Lorraine.”

Another quipped: “No well wishes from Eamonn and Ruth?”

It comes after Eamonn addressed Ruth’s famous behind the scenes feud with Phil after he cut her short in the middle of a segment for Loose Women in 2019.

Eamonn said: “Phillip is renowned for snubbing people.

“He’s very passive-aggressive. It’s up to Ruth to say how she felt, but I was feeling hurt for her. No one would have snubbed me like that.”

A spokesperson told the Daily Mail: “This isn’t a version of events we recognise and as we have said before we wish Eamonn all the very best.

Eamonn took aim at Phil at the weekend
“We are committed to improving representation both on and off screen and we publicly report on our progress against our commitments and targets.”

Eamonn had presented on Fridays and during half-terms alongside wife Ruth for 15 years to cover for main hosts Holly and Phillip .

However, it was revealed in November 2020 that the couple would be dropped from their usual slot and replaced by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary.

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S Meddle/ITV/REX)The couple were rumoured to have been “hurt” by the change at the time and now Eamonn has suggested that ITV bosses wanted to make it look like he had walked away from the role.

Speaking to the Daily Mail’s Weekend magazine, he said that “no one explained anything” to him, adding: “They’re sly. They didn’t want to announce that I’d been dropped because it would adversely affect audience figures, so they made it look as if I’d walked away from them rather than the other way round.”

He went on to claim that bosses had had a chat with his agent and announced that he was going to GB News – despite the channel at the time only asking if he was interested in enjoying.

Eamonn also hit out at ITV’s diversity drive, branding his former bosses “hypocrites”.

Succession actor Brian Cox said ‘excuse me’ to the Loose Women panel before turning the air blue during a spirited chat on Wednesday’s edition of the ITV show

Loose Women’s Jane Moore was forced to apologise in the middle of the Wednesday instalment of the daytime show, after Brian Cox swore on live TV.

The powerhouse actor appeared on the ITV studio to discuss his tell-all memoir Putting the Rabbit in the Hat, which is being released with a new addendum.

The book chronicles the actor’s journey from humble beginnings in Dundee Scotland to becoming the toast of Hollywood thanks to his Emmy nominated role in hit drama Succession.

Sitting in between Jane Moore, Katie Piper, Janet Street-Porter and Linda Robson, the Succession star went on to chat about the hit HBO show and his sweary media tycoon character Logan Roy.

Host Jane asked the 75-year-old whether the fictional CEO of the media conglomerate Waystar Royco is the closest character to his own personality.

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Brian replied: “I wouldn’t say that. I have an empathy for Logan Roy. I think he’s a little misunderstood. He’s a self-made man.

“He probably started off on one side of the political spectrum and ended up on the other side of it through experience and disappointment.”

He added: “The one thing we share in common is a disappointment with the human experiment. We do believe that. Look at the current crisis we’re living in.”

He then cheekily added: “I can’t believe we’re still in the same, excuse me, s*** that we’ve been in time and time again. We’re repeating.”

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Afterwards, host Jane Moore interrupted the actor and turned to the camera to apologise.

“This is daytime television. Apologies.” She then added with a smirk, “Mr Cox is going to go wash his mouth out after the break.

Brian replied: “Sorry – at least I’m not saying the ‘f word’,” before Janet turned the conversation back to HBO’s Succession.

She asked: “I was going to say, do you swear as much as your screen character?”

Brian laughed replying: “I do now. I didn’t used to, but I do now. It’s totally infectious.”

He said: “I can’t believe we’re still in the same, excuse me, s*** that we’ve been in time and time again.” ( 
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ITV)Brian landed himself in similar hot water on ITV’s This Morning at the end of last year, when Phillip Schofield issued an apology to viewers after Brian swore during a chat on the live TV show.

The star appeared on the ITV to discuss his new autobiography, named Putting the Rabbit in the Hat, that will be released in January.

The interview began with Brian sharing with This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip the importance of him being true to himself when penning his book.

And as he shared how he wrote from the heart, he revealed how at the age of 75 he wasn’t going to be “p***ing around too much” when it came to getting everything down on the page.

Fans are stunned as Catherine’s fourth child comes with a final statement, showing her strength and resilience. Prince William’s love for her deepens more than ever, creating a heartwarming moment for the royal family.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are proud parents to three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. However, rumors and speculation about a potential baby number four have persisted for years, particularly since the birth of Prince Louis in 2018. Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has often fueled this speculation with her fondness for children and her open comments about enjoying motherhood.

During royal visits, Catherine is frequently seen warmly interacting with babies and young children. These moments often spark media speculation about whether she might be considering expanding her family. Whether she’s cooing over infants at engagements or joking about her broodiness, royal watchers are always quick to ask: is there another royal baby on the horizon?

Catherine herself has playfully hinted at the possibility on several occasions. In January 2020, while visiting Bradford, she joked that Prince William becomes concerned when she feels too attached to babies. Similarly, during a 2022 visit to Copenhagen, she admitted that being around babies makes her want another child. One particularly memorable moment occurred in Glasgow in May 2022, when Prince William jokingly urged someone to “get my wife out of here before she gets broody” as Catherine doted over a baby.

In 2023, Catherine faced a deeply personal health battle. After being diagnosed with early-stage cancer, she underwent preventative treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation. The news was kept largely private throughout the year, with the Princess of Wales acknowledging her struggle only after completing her treatments successfully. Following her recovery, whispers surfaced suggesting that Catherine hadn’t ruled out the idea of having a fourth child. Some sources even claim that her experience deepened her bond with her children and reignited her appreciation for motherhood.

Despite the ongoing baby rumors, Catherine’s dedication to the well-being of children is undeniable. She has become a leading advocate for early childhood development, launching the Royal Foundation Center for Early Childhood in 2021, which focuses on the first five years of a child’s life. In January 2023, she expanded this commitment with the Shaping Us campaign, aiming to raise awareness about how early childhood experiences shape the adults we become.

Whether at conferences, nurseries, or public engagements, Catherine’s passion for children is evident. Her warm interactions with babies and toddlers never fail to light up both the public and the media. It’s this natural warmth that has made her one of the most beloved figures in the royal family and keeps rumors alive about the possibility of a fourth child.

Despite her busy schedule as a senior royal, Catherine has always prioritized her own children, ensuring they have as normal a childhood as possible. She bakes birthday cakes, takes family vacations, and keeps George, Charlotte, and Louis out of the public eye when possible. The fact that she may still be considering expanding her family shows the depth of her commitment to motherhood.

While there has been no official confirmation about a fourth pregnancy, the speculation continues. Given Catherine’s clear love for children, it wouldn’t be surprising if she and Prince William decided to add another member to their family in the future.

In the midst of financial woes, Meghan Markle struggles to raise Archie and Lilibet

Meghan Markle, known as the Duchess of Sussex, is currently facing a multitude of challenges in raising her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

These difficulties stem from financial troubles, exacerbated by her recent lack of Hollywood projects following the loss of a lucrative $20 million Spotify deal earlier this year, alongside Netflix canceling her animated series, Pearl.

The Duchess’s financial strains are taking a toll on her well-being, as reported by In Touch Weekly. The ongoing financial strain has left Meghan feeling overwhelmed, struggling to maintain her family’s accustomed lavish lifestyle while also tending to the needs of her children.

Concerns about Meghan’s health have been raised, with a nutrition expert noting her alarming weight loss, indicating potential neglect of self-care amidst mounting stress. An insider has echoed these concerns, suggesting that Meghan is “cracking under the pressure” of relentless public scrutiny and financial worries.

The Duchess’s predicament is exacerbated by the constant need to navigate financial challenges, with bills accumulating and the pressure to sustain the lifestyle expected of her and Prince Harry.

Balancing her time between her children and managing these financial burdens has become increasingly challenging, leaving Meghan feeling overwhelmed and stretched thin.

Psychotherapist Stacey Kaiser has observed the significant weight loss experienced by Meghan, interpreting it as a manifestation of underlying stress, depression, and exhaustion.

These factors collectively paint a picture of Meghan Markle grappling with the complexities of parenthood amidst financial turmoil, navigating a delicate balance between her family’s well-being and the relentless demands of public life.

Fans are stunned as Catherine’s fourth child comes with a final statement, showing her strength and resilience. Prince William’s love for her deepens more than ever, creating a heartwarming moment for the royal family.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are proud parents to three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

However, rumors and speculation about a potential baby number four have persisted for years, particularly since the birth of Prince Louis in 2018. Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has often fueled this speculation with her fondness for children and her open comments about enjoying motherhood.

During royal visits, Catherine is frequently seen warmly interacting with babies and young children. These moments often spark media speculation about whether she might be considering expanding her family. Whether she’s cooing over infants at engagements or joking about her broodiness, royal watchers are always quick to ask: is there another royal baby on the horizon?

Catherine herself has playfully hinted at the possibility on several occasions. In January 2020, while visiting Bradford, she joked that Prince William becomes concerned when she feels too attached to babies. Similarly, during a 2022 visit to Copenhagen, she admitted that being around babies makes her want another child. One particularly memorable moment occurred in Glasgow in May 2022, when Prince William jokingly urged someone to “get my wife out of here before she gets broody” as Catherine doted over a baby.

In 2023, Catherine faced a deeply personal health battle. After being diagnosed with early-stage cancer, she underwent preventative treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation.

The news was kept largely private throughout the year, with the Princess of Wales acknowledging her struggle only after completing her treatments successfully. Following her recovery, whispers surfaced suggesting that Catherine hadn’t ruled out the idea of having a fourth child. Some sources even claim that her experience deepened her bond with her children and reignited her appreciation for motherhood.

Despite the ongoing baby rumors, Catherine’s dedication to the well-being of children is undeniable. She has become a leading advocate for early childhood development, launching the Royal Foundation Center for Early Childhood in 2021, which focuses on the first five years of a child’s life. In January 2023, she expanded this commitment with the Shaping Us campaign, aiming to raise awareness about how early childhood experiences shape the adults we become.

Whether at conferences, nurseries, or public engagements, Catherine’s passion for children is evident. Her warm interactions with babies and toddlers never fail to light up both the public and the media. It’s this natural warmth that has made her one of the most beloved figures in the royal family and keeps rumors alive about the possibility of a fourth child.

Despite her busy schedule as a senior royal, Catherine has always prioritized her own children, ensuring they have as normal a childhood as possible. She bakes birthday cakes, takes family vacations, and keeps George, Charlotte, and Louis out of the public eye when possible. The fact that she may still be considering expanding her family shows the depth of her commitment to motherhood.

While there has been no official confirmation about a fourth pregnancy, the speculation continues. Given Catherine’s clear love for children, it wouldn’t be surprising if she and Prince William decided to add another member to their family in the future.

EastEnders could be airing scenes of Linda Carter’s ‘death’ as pictures showed a few clues as the cast gathered for a funeral.

The cast and crew have been busy filming the BBC One soap’s festive episodes and photos showed the cast getting together for a funeral. Linda Carter, played by Kellie Bright, is conspicuously absent from the set, sparking speculation that her character may be the one who has passed away.

In the pictures taken on the set shared online, a few clues point towards Linda possibly being the person dying. Maddy Hill and Danny Hatchard were seen on set as they reprise their roles as Nancy and Lee Carter for the funeral, which is presumably for a loved one. Others in attendance included Johnny Carter and Elaine Peacock.

However, Linda isn’t seen in the snaps. Not only is she absent, but Nancy is seen wearing flamingo earrings – which is a staple of Linda’s eclectic wardrobe making fans worry that the landlady could be the person set to die in the Christmas episodes. Elaine (played by Harriet Thorped) is also wearing pink accessories.

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Letitia Dean, who plays Linda’s best friend Sharon Watts, is also seen in the snaps shared with The Sun. The cast – including Lee’s character Danny Hatchard – carried the coffin, with a pink flower on top, inside the church. One dramatic moment from the snaps shows Nancy slapping grandmother Elaine. Lee and Callum Highway also escort an inebriated Johnny away from the church.

However, the snaps could simply be a purposeful misdirection from the EastEnders production team, to stop viewers from guessing what could happen. This week, EastEnders fans started wondering about a potential Christmas death with Kellie posting a snap of herself holding a pot with the words ‘The End’ at the bottom of it.

One fan said on social media: “Nancy in her flamingo earrings…em this is not looking good. I will not cope if it’s Linda dying at Xmas,” while one posted: “Hope it’s not what we’re predicting.” Another fan commented: “Lee and Nancy coming back and Nancy slapping elaine… shes dying from alcohol/liver failure isnt she.”

Of course, it wouldn’t be the first, and just a year ago we saw Linda murder Keanu in a dramatic plot with The Six. Keanu isn’t the only one to have met a grisly end on this day, with other Christmas victims including Archie Mitchell and Jamie Mitchell as well as Pauline Fowler. The festive period including New Year has seen further deaths over the years too including Dennis Rickman, Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell and Kevin Wicks.

Amid Zack Hudson actor James Farrar telling The Mirror that this year’s New Year is “unbelievable”, a new clue about the set has left some viewers speculating someone will die.

While we know Nish Panesar is likely to be killed off soon, fans are convinced this will happen around Halloween. The show featured a shake-up on set this week with an update of how it’s looking ahead of Christmas.

The latest episode of Emmerdale may have teased Amelia Spencer will finally rumble villain Tom King, with a downfall on the cards.

Given actor James Chase has left the show, Tom has to leave at some point. Fans are hoping he will finally face justice for his abuse towards Belle Dingle, but some characters in the village believe Tom’s lies.

With Belle struggling to find the evidence to back up her accusations, smug Tom has been trying to make everyone believe Belle is lying about his abuse and that she’s having a breakdown.

One character supporting Tom over Belle is Amelia, with her and Tom becoming an item. Of course he’s only using her, and Belle’s sister-in-law Lydia Dingle could see right through this.

Amelia spoke with Lydia in the latest episode, after weeks of her slamming Belle and trying to prove Tom is innocent. Amelia had been keeping her young daughter Esther away from Lydia and husband Sam Dingle, Esther’s grandparents, amid the Belle and Tom feud.

But on Wednesday she decided to let them spend time with her, realising she shouldn’t be keeping them apart. Lydia took the moment to try and make Amelia see Tom was bad news and only using her to get at Belle.

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But as she asked whether Tom knew about Amelia bringing Esther round, she defensively barked back: “This has got nothing to do with him.” She went on: “You’re wrong about him you know. He’s not some manipulative control freak, he’s thoughtful and kind.”

Lydia rubbished this claim though, claiming he was nice until “he gets what he wants”. Amelia then claimed that they were planning their future together and that Tom adored her.

Lydia shared her concern though, trying to make her see Tom was playing games. As Amelia called him “the perfect gentleman”, Lydia told her: “For now. Until the mask slips and the real Tom comes out, and then you realise you’ve been part of his nasty games, and I worry that you and Esther will be in too deep by then.”

Amelia looked angry by the comments, but there was also a look of realisation. Amelia appeared to be questioning if Lydia could be right about Tom, and whether she was making a big mistake.

So could Lydia finally get through to the teen, and is this the moment Amelia starts to question Tom’s true motives? Will she end up seeing through his tactics, and might she expose him?

It would certainly be a good twist if Amelia did turn on Tom and help Belle bring him down. Amelia actress Daisy Campbell hinted at this, telling The Mirror: “I want her to team up with Belle! I’m reading the scripts and I’m like, ‘Come on, you’ve got to pull through for Belle’. So hopefully we’ll see some of that.”