Blog

ITV bosses are said to have called a crisis meeting with its four flagship daytime shows following a huge slump in viewers that’s causing the broadcaster to take drastic measures

Loose Women, Good Morning Britain, This Morning and Lorraine are facing crisis talks as they are hit with a huge slump in viewers.

The daytime shows are facing pay freezes and job losses as ITV bosses try to offset the financial damage caused by a ratings dip. The broadcaster is said to have taken drastic measures as a way to cut costs on some of its biggest shows. It has been reported shorter three-month contracts could be favoured instead of long term deals for staff, while freelances could be cut.

Their annual ITV summer do, which sees the networks biggest stars come together to let their hair down could also be axed. Meetings have reportedly been held by ITV’s daytime boss Emma Gormley to break the news affecting its four flagship shows. Loose Women, Good Morning Britain, This Morning and Lorraine staff are said to have been shown a graph detailing their rapid decline in ratings.

It was compared to the huge viewing figures streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. As reported by The Sun, a source said: “ITV is really tightening their belt. There have been concerns for months at the top but now that it’s trickled down to the shop floor it feels very depressing. A lot of staff are being put on three-month contracts, probably so they can get rid of people easily.”

ITV has called crisis meetings with staff ( 
Image:
Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Good Morning Britain is among the shows affected ( 
Image:
Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

They claimed pay freezes are already in place and that ITV are trying to keep costs down by “not trialling new talent on regular segments”. It has been reported bosses are hoping ratings will pick up during the UK election campaign. The source added the news is “particularly difficult to stomach” following the costly This Morning relaunch.

An ITV spokesperson told the Mirror: “Town hall meetings happen frequently for teams to keep up to date with company news and also serve as an opportunity for staff to have questions answered. The latest one was to celebrate the success of Lorraine Kelly receiving a BAFTA Special Recognition Award and the two BAFTA nominations for Daytime last weekend. It was also a transparent portrayal of what is currently happening across the industry.”

They added: “As a broadcaster and streamer, ITV has a range of programming in its Daytime schedules. This Morning reached an average 4.2 million viewers a week in April alone, its highest so far in 2024. In 2023 This Morning was one of the most streamed shows on ITVX. Like all media, This Morning has expanded into the digital sphere with record breaking results. This Morning remains Britain’s most talked about and influential daytime TV show and has never had a better connection with its viewer, with just under 160 million video views of This Morning content and reached 63 million unique social media accounts in April.”

It has been reported new This Morning hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley bagged a staggering £550,000 as they took over from Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. In their first month in the job, ratings slumped from more than a million to 692.500. By the end of April, the average number of live viewers was 544,000.

Loose Women star Sophie Morgan has announced that she’s quitting the ITV daytime show after two and a half years on the panel, as she gears up for a huge move to the USA

Sophie Morgan, the inspirational TV presenter and paraplegic, is waving goodbye to Loose Women after gracing the ITV show for over two years.

She’s been a firm favourite with viewers, sharing the screen with stars like Coleen Nolan and Katie Piper. However, Sophie’s chasing her American Dream, as she excitedly announced on Instagram. “Firstly, as some of you know, it has been a dream of mine to live and work in the US for some time now, and it has finally become a reality,” she wrote, expressing her delight at the move.

The ITV star is loving life stateside, saying: “I find life here [in the US] so accessible; I feel like a different person, more free and less disabled.” Sophie credits the ADA, sunny weather, and positive vibes for her newfound freedom.

She teased her followers about her future plans, hinting that she’ll still have a foot in London: “I will be based between LA and London and am excited to continue sharing my adventures with you all.”

Sophie is staying in the USA and has quit her role on ITV’s Loose Women ( 
Image:
Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Sophie has also bagged what she calls “the biggest broadcast gig” of her career, promising to spill the beans soon. With a strong following on Instagram, Sophie reassured her UK fans that she isn’t abandoning them, despite her exciting new chapter across the pond.

“In the meantime (I have been dying to shout about this), for the past 18 months, I’ve been working on a new Channel 4 documentary, and it will be out very soon,” she teased. This doc is set to be a trailblazing piece of television which combines my two foremost passions, authentic representation in TV and disability rights.”

The TV star revealed that it will be co-produced by US actress Reese Witherspoon’s “game-changing” production company, and added that filming it has been “a real labour of love”.

It comes after Sophie revealed that she has been focusing on her own wellbeing, both mentally and physically. Writing her memoir Driving Forwards proved to be hugely cathartic, she revealed, and led her to begin a course of trauma therapy.

“I have post traumatic stress disorder from all the things that have happened to me,” said the Loose Women presenter. “And as much as I have coped very well, there are a huge number of issues that I need to work through since my car crash.”

Sophie was involved in a car accident which left her unable to walk again ( 
Image:
Getty Images)

The TV star has been a huge advocate for the disability community ( 
Image:
REX/Shutterstock)That accident was in 2003, when Sophie was just 18 and had picked up her A-level results from her boarding school, Gordonstoun, in Scotland. Driving four friends home in her car, she veered off the road and ended up trapped beneath it, suffering severe injuries that left her paralysed from the chest down.

Her friends escaped with minor injuries while Sophie spent months in hospital. She has been a wheelchair user for almost 20 years. “The process of writing the book and dredging everything up encouraged me to reflect a lot,” she said. “I have fantastic coping mechanisms and have never really had therapy since my injury, but I’ve recently started EMDR [Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing] therapy and I’ve been really benefiting from it.”

ITV daytime bosses have reportedly held crisis meetings with staff working on its four flagship shows after a rapid decline in ratings left the broadcaster panicked

Staff working on ITV’s biggest daytime shows could face pay freezes and job losses, it has been reported.

ITV bosses are said to have taken drastic measures to try to offset the financial damage caused by a rapid decline in ratings, after being hit with a huge slump in viewers. The broadcaster’s four most popular programmes – Loose Women, Good Morning Britain, This Morning and Lorraine – will reportedly be affected.

It is understood meetings have been held by ITV’s daytime boss Emma Gormley to break the news. It comes after Ant & Dec stepped down from Saturday Night Takeaway after 20 years and Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby were replaced by Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley on This Morning, who bagged a staggering £550,000 for their hosting roles.

But in their first month on the job, the show’s ratings slumped from more than a million to 692,5000. By the end of April, the average number of live viewers was 544,000. The drop has been compared to the ever-swelling viewing figures of streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Contracts brutally cut

It has been reported shorter three-month contracts could be favoured instead of long-term deals for ITV staff, while freelancers could be cut. A source has claimed this could be because TV bosses will be able to reduce staff numbers with ease if the situation doesn’t improve.

As reported by The Sun, a source said: “ITV is really tightening their belt. There have been concerns for months at the top but now that it’s trickled down to the shop floor it feels very depressing. A lot of staff are being put on three-month contracts, probably so they can get rid of people easily.”

They claimed pay freezes are already in place and that ITV is trying to keep costs down by “not trialling new talent on regular segments”. It has been reported bosses are hoping ratings will pick up during the UK election campaign. The source added the news is “particularly difficult to stomach” following the costly This Morning relaunch.

Annual event axed

ITV’s annual summer do, which sees the biggest celebrities let their hair down on company cash, could also be axed to keep overall costs down, it has been reported. Kate Garraway and Richard Arnold are among those who regularly attend the event.

Redundancy review

To cut costs on some of ITV’s biggest shows, some employees could face being scrapped later in the year. A leaked memo, released by COO Chris Kennedy, was partly republished in February by Broadcast magazine, said that no redundancies were planned at the time, but the situation would be monitored for six months.

It read: “We’ll review progress halfway through the year and if we can relax these controls, we will. If we need to strengthen them further, we will.”

An ITV spokesperson told the Mirror: “Town hall meetings happen frequently for teams to keep up to date with company news and also serve as an opportunity for staff to have questions answered. The latest one was to celebrate the success of Lorraine Kelly receiving a BAFTA Special Recognition Award and the two BAFTA nominations for Daytime last weekend. It was also a transparent portrayal of what is currently happening across the industry.”

They added: “As a broadcaster and streamer, ITV has a range of programming in its Daytime schedules. This Morning reached an average 4.2 million viewers a week in April alone, its highest so far in 2024. In 2023 This Morning was one of the most streamed shows on ITVX. Like all media, This Morning has expanded into the digital sphere with record-breaking results. This Morning remains Britain’s most talked about and influential daytime TV show and has never had a better connection with its viewer, with just under 160 million video views of This Morning content and reached 63 million unique social media accounts in April.”

Loose Women’s, Judi Love, has spoken out about the awful video, which appears to show music mogul, P Diddy, abusing his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in a hotel

Loose Women star, Judi Love, has warned anyone thinking of sharing the vile P Diddy video, which appears to show the Bad Boy mogul abusing his ex-girlfriend.

In sickening scenes, the clip, which has now gone viral, allegedly shows Diddy, 54, dragging and kicking Cassie Ventura, 37, in a hotel. On Sunday, the multi-millionaire took to social media and apologised, saying he hit “rock bottom” and was “truly sorry”.

However, Judi, 43, thinks the video could be ‘triggering’ for anyone who has suffered domestic abuse. Taking to Instagram with the hashtag #standagainstdomesticviolence, she said: “We’ve all seen the video and it’s so distressing, more importantly, so distressing for Cassie. People should be mindful of what they’re sharing because it can be triggers to many. If you do want to share something, share where people can get help from and share the love to keep women safe – and men, but particularly women.”

Loose Women’s, Judi Love has spoken out about the distressing video, which appears to show music mogul, P Diddy, abusing his ex-girlfriend ( 
Image:
1judilove/Instagram)

Diddy has apologised after the video purporting to show him abusing his ex Cassie Ventura was leaked, but fans aren’t buying it ( 
Image:
AFP via Getty Images)
In a full clip to camera, an exhausted looking Diddy told fans after the video leaked: “So difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life, sometimes you got to do that. I was f***ed up. I mean I hit rock bottom, but I make no excuses, my behaviour in that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video, disgusting.

“I was disgusted then when I did it, I am disgusted now. I went and I sought out professional help, I got into going to therapy, going to rehab. Asked God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry. But I am committed to be a better man each and every day. I’m not asking for forgiveness, I’m truly sorry.”

However, his apology has not gone down well with many, as some have slammed the star for not apologising to Cassie, calling the out the artist formerly known as Puffy on the fact that he only seems contrite after the shocking video was leaked.

Commenting on the plight of Cassie and other black women, Judi said: “Particularly black women are less likely to come forward in situations of domestic violence and are, also, less likely to be believed.” She continued: “For those who say: ‘Why does race have to come into it?’ This is why, because of the areas of discrimination. Not just financially, in child birth, but in the court room where black women are fighting for justice.”

Stressing we need to create a “sage space” for women, the presenter concluded: “Can we really try and enable safe spaces for women to speak. Speaking from what I know and personal experiences, one of the factors stopping women from speaking out about what they’ve gone trough is the shame factor that’s placed upon them. Let’s have conversations that are less judgemental.”

Stressing we need to create a “sage space” for women, the presenter concluded: “Can we really try and enable safe spaces for women to speak. Speaking from what I know and personal experiences, one of the factors stopping women from speaking out about what they’ve gone trough is the shame factor that’s placed upon them. Let’s have conversations that are less judgemental.”

Nadia Sawalha has been campaigning with best friend Hannah Gardener, who is living with secondary incurable breast cancer, to raise awareness of the importance of the cancer drug Enhertu

Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha and her best friend Hannah Gardener worked tirelessly to get a pioneering cancer drug approved for use on NHS England but were recently dealt a huge blow when they learned jolting new information behind it being rejected.

The presenter, 59, has been campaigning with Hannah, who is living with secondary incurable breast cancer, to raise awareness of the importance of the drug Enhertu. Enhertu is the first licensed targeted treatment for patients with HER2-low breast cancer, that cannot be removed surgically or has spread to other parts of the body, also known as metastatic breast cancer. It could give people both more time to live and more time before their disease progresses.

In March, the duo and thousands of others were left heartbroken when the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) rejected the use of the drug in NHS England. At the time, NICE said the cost the NHS was being asked to pay for Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) was “too high” compared to its benefits.

In December 2023, the drug was approved for use on the NHS in Scotland following a decision from the Scottish Medicines Consortium. It has been accepted in over 45 countries, leaving women in England and Wales on the back burner. Despite the disappointing news, which left Nadia previously feeling “upset, angry and scared”, she and Hannah didn’t give up and continued their fight for women’s health.

 

Nadia and Hannah have been tirelessly campaigning for the drug to be approved ( 
Image:
Hannah Gardner)

Hannah is living with secondary incurable breast cancer ( 
Image:
Hannah Gardner)

Nadia joined Hannah and a group of around 10 women living with secondary breast cancer at Westminster earlier this month to give speeches advocating for women who would have been eligible to access the drug. It was during the two-hour meeting that the women were astounded to learn that AstraZeneca actually offered a much lower price for Enhertu to NHS England than what Scotland paid.

Speaking to Mirror Online, Nadia recalled how “intimidating” it was to walk into a room of “very important people making all the decisions”. The women gave powerful speeches discussing living with cancer and spoke from the heart as they made sure to question the MPs “over and over” about the rejection of the use of the drug.

“I was talking to my friends that were there with me that have also had breast cancer and we said, you know, for some people, it’s too late. You’re fighting for the next generation,” she explained to us. Summarising the “unbelievable” meeting, she added: “They basically sat there, in their own way, and said it’s all about money.”

They learned that NICE changed the severity of secondary breast cancer from ‘severe’ to ‘moderate’ on their scale, which meant that the “big pot of money that was there for severe diseases was not available” for the drug that could change thousands of people’s lives.

YETI Coolers
Shop Now
The New Key Lime Collection

Motley FoolMotley Fool Issues A.I. Buy Alert

by Taboola
Sponsored Links

The duo and a group of women recently went to the House of Commons to fight the approval of Enhertu ( 
Image:
Belle PR)

Nadia and Hannah (pictured with her child) were shocked to learn NHS England was offered a much lower price than what Scotland paid for it ( 
Image:
Belle PR)An hour and 40 minutes into the tense and emotional meeting, AstraZeneca dropped the bombshell news that England was offered a cheaper price for the drug than Scotland, which was rejected. They said: “Well, actually, we will say that NHS England was offered a price considerably lower than what NHS Scotland paid.” Nadia said of the huge blow: “It felt like, in my opinion, that AstraZeneca was sitting there going, ‘Oh, sod this!’”

The news left the room simmering in shocked silence as a moment bubbled between everyone in attendance as Nadia “felt like there was some sort of agreement that ‘you just don’t talk about money’.” The presenter went on to share her astonishment at the news, saying: “It is an outrage… It is an absolute disgrace the way women are treated.”

Her friend Hannah’s cancer spread outside of her liver and it has affected her stomach lining. She also has a tumour near her kidney. All while focusing on her health and hospital visits, Hannah tirelessly campaigned with endless interviews, meetings and discussions in hopes of changing the future for other women.

Nadia questioned why women’s health is always put in the back burner ( 
Image:
ITV)
Hannah barely had any sleep ahead of the meeting at the House of Commons but still worked on her speech and interviews. “It’s a very powerful moving thing to be around gladiators. Why should women have to fight so f***ing hard for everything?” Nadia questioned.

In the moments after leaving parliament, the women felt “disorientated” by the news of what could have been a huge transformation for women’s health. Nadia said: “We were all really in shock. We all went to stuff our faces with Chinese food. We felt a bit disheartened.”

Although the women felt disheartened after the meeting, news emerged last week that NICE issued a ‘short exceptional pause to the publication of their final guidance on Enhertu’ – which felt “like a win” to them as it could mean there is a possibility of a change to the rejection in the future.

“We’re seeing that as a win. We’re seeing that as meaning, ‘Okay, there’s still a chance that this could still be made available’,” Nadia added of the drug, which received a standing ovation when its results were unveiled at a clinical trials conference in 2022. “I mean, a few months ago it wasn’t. Simple as that.”

Nadia and Hannah are also behind Breast Cancer Now’s petition, which currently has almost 260,000 signatures, calling on NICE, NHS England and the drug companies Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca, to do everything possible to find a solution that makes Enhertu available on the NHS.

The Macmillan Support Line offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. If you need to talk, call us on 0808 808 0000.

Stacey Solomon has transformed an unusual part of her Pickle Cottage home – but not all of her fans are impressed with the Loose Women star’s latest renovation efforts

Stacey Solomon has faced backlash from fans after her latest transformation was branded pointless by some.

The 34-year-old Loose Women star took to Instagram to flaunt the makeover she gave the greenhouse in her Pickled Cottage home. Stacey says she has breathed new life into her revamped glass space by painting the frames black and adding beautiful decor inside. In a video shared on her account, the mum-of-five, who is married to TV star Joe Swash, spruced up the glass house by clearing out cobwebs and adding lights, rugs and plants.

Captioning her clip, Stacey admitted that it was one of the most challenging painting jobs she’s ever undertaken. Despite the hard work, her greenhouse transformation took over a day to complete. She penned: “I DID IT! Brought Pickle Cottage Greenhouse Back To Life…30 hours in 30 seconds. Honestly, this was the hardest painting I’ve EVER done. But it was SO worth it. What do you think?

Stacey got stuck in ( 
Image:
Stacey Solomon/ Instagram)

The star shared a video of the new and improved glass house ( 
Image:
Stacey Solomon/ Instagram)

“I love it! This has been here since we moved in and we’ve grown our tomatoes in it but I was starting to hate going in there and I knew it could be so much more so I needed to sort it out! I can not even believe the before videos! I honestly am so happy with what a bit of paint (and hours and hours of time) can achieve! I Can’t wait to hide in here on a regular basis.” [sic]

Fans had a lot to say about the new look ( 
Image:
Stacey Solomon/ Instagram)

One more added: “Mmmm its a greenhouse… Not sure I see the point of the chair you’ll be boiling.” At the same time a fourth commented: “I love what u do but that’s not the purpose of a greenhouse.” [sic]

However, some followers showed their love for this new approach, with one writing: “So beautiful to see someone upcycling something that still has lots of life left in it, rather than just chucking and buying new. How special.”

Stacey and her husband Joe swapped abodes in 2021 for a fancy estate said to be worth a cool over £1million. Notably, they’ve actively let the fans in on their decorative endeavours online.

Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha branded Prime Minister Rishi Sunak an ’embarrassment’ after he was grilled on the ITV show last week

Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha shared her thoughts on Rishi Sunak’s trainwreck interview on the ITV programme last week.

The 59-year-old wasn’t one of the panellists when the Prime Minister made an appearance on the show last Thursday. Instead, Kaye Adams, Janet Street-Porter, Judi Love and Jane Moore. He originally appeared on the show to discuss the push for strict sex education bans on children but things quickly took a sour turn.

Not only was he accused of hating pensioners by Janet, but he was also interrogated over starving children in the UK, universal credit and poverty. Rishi squirmed as Judi questioned him about the increase in violence and NHS staff that were queuing to use food banks. The PM kept deflecting the questions and discussed the Online Safety Act being passed.

Fans praised the panellists for interrogating the uneasy politician while Loose Women star Nadia slammed him for being an “embarrassment” and deflecting on more serious and urgent issues by focusing on sex education bans. Speaking to Mirror Online while campaigning for the pioneering cancer drug Enhertu to become available in the UK via NHS England, the writer and presenter admitted to feeling ‘politically homeless’ at the moment.

Fans praised the Loose Women stars for grilling Rishi Sunak ( 
Image:
Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

“From everything I’ve heard from people, he did his usual. None of [the politicians] answer questions,” she explained. “I think this whole thing about sex education is like… What are you talking about? What on earth are you talking about? Why are you throwing us red meat to get people to get annoyed about kids’ education when we are in such a mess?”

Nadia went on to list just a few examples of important things that have been a tremendous issue in the country. She said: “Kids’ mental health waiting lists, NHS waiting lists, an economy that is insane. The behaviour one some of your MPs and their language is shocking. I mean, we’re talking about sex education? Please. He’s an embarrassment.

“Oh my god, I just feel politically homeless at the moment. I really do. I don’t know where to turn. I don’t know. It’s just a mulch, isn’t it? This going around and munching it all up and spitting it back out. I just don’t have any faith any more. It’s just heartbreaking.”

Nadia, who wasn’t presenting on Thursday, branded the PM an ’embarrassment’ ( 
Image:
ITV)
Rishi received a lot of backlash over the sex education ban for pupils under nine, which was deemed as “irresponsible”. From Year 5 onwards, primary school teachers will focus on sex from a scientific standpoint only. Under the new guidance, which will be legally binding, parents will have a right to see what their children are being taught. Ministers will also insist that gender identity is a “contested subject” that should not be taught.

Meanwhile, Nadia has been campaigning with best friend Hannah Gardener, who is living with secondary incurable breast cancer, to raise awareness of the importance of the drug Enhertu. Enhertu is the first licensed targeted treatment for patients with HER2-low breast cancer, that cannot be removed surgically or has spread to other parts of the body, also known as metastatic breast cancer.

It could give people both more time to live and more time before their disease progresses.

David Beckham is a man of foresight. Not a month has passed since he celebrated his birthday and the Englishman is already thinking about the next one.

And the fact is that the next one is very special, as the Briton will be 50 years old in 2025. David has already set to work for the celebration, but he has found a pothole in the way.

Although, the former footballer has no objection to achieve his goal.

David Beckham’s first idea was to book the Gleneagles luxury hotel in Scotland. This resort is one of the most prestigious destinations in the UK.

It has three golf courses (it hosted the Ryder Cup in 2014), restaurant with two Michelin stars (the only one in Scotland),

activities such as horse riding, fly fishing, clay pigeon shooting, and falconry and several swimming pools and SPA.

A golden opportunity that the Englishman doesn’t want to miss out on. When he was about to make the reservation, the resort informed him that the date he was looking for (May 2) was already booked for a wedding party. David Beckham took matters into his own hands and attempted to remedy this problem.

The former Three Lions captain was able to get the couple’s number and offer them a deal that was almost impossible to refuse. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United player has offered to readjust all the couple’s wedding plans, guaranteeing financial compensation for the event, to pay their mortgage and also their honeymoon.

It remains to be seen whether the couple will accept the agreement and give David Beckham the reservation at the Gleneagles luxury hotel in Scotland. The Beckhams have enjoyed a great party at Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday, where even the Spice Girls themselves were reunited. Her husband does not want to be left behind and will do his best to be at her level.
David Beckham is known for his determination and drive, and he is already looking ahead to his 50th birthday in 2025. His first plan was to celebrate at the prestigious Gleneagles luxury hotel in Scotland, but he hit a roadblock when he found out the date was already booked for a wedding. However, Beckham didn’t let that stop him. He reached out to the couple and made them an offer they couldn’t refuse – adjusting their wedding plans, providing financial compensation, paying their mortgage, and funding their honeymoon in exchange for the reservation. Time will tell if the couple accepts his generous offer. Beckham is determined to make his 50th birthday celebration one to remember, just like his wife Victoria’s recent milestone celebration. Stay tuned for more updates on Beckham’s plans and other interesting stories. Follow us for more informative content and to support our efforts in providing useful content for you. Source: New York Post.
David Beckham’s determination knows no bounds as he plans ahead for his 50th birthday celebration in 2025. Despite facing obstacles in securing his desired location at the Gleneagles luxury hotel in Scotland, Beckham has shown his resourcefulness by reaching out to a couple who had already booked the venue for their wedding on the same date. In a gesture of extreme generosity, Beckham has offered to not only rearrange the couple’s wedding plans but also provide financial compensation, pay their mortgage, and fund their honeymoon in exchange for the reservation.It remains to be seen whether the couple will accept Beckham’s remarkable offer, but one thing is for certain – the former footballer is determined to make his milestone birthday a truly unforgettable event. Following in the footsteps of his wife Victoria, who recently celebrated her 50th birthday with a star-studded party that even saw the reunion of the Spice Girls, Beckham is leaving no stone unturned in his quest for a memorable celebration.As we await further updates on Beckham’s plans, it’s clear that his ambition and drive are as strong as ever. Stay tuned for more exciting developments and inspiring stories from the world of David Beckham. Be sure to follow us for the latest updates and to show your support for our commitment to providing you with valuable and trustworthy content. Source: New York Post.

On June 1, the charity announced that Beckham had signed on as an ambassador. On People, the player said: “I’ve always wanted to help young people broaden their horizons and get more access to nature.

I’m also learning more about rural skills, which is at the heart of the organization’s work.”

The King’s Foundation was founded in 1986, with the goal of teaching and building sustainable urban architectural designs, putting people and communities at the heart of the design process.

The foundation has more than 8,000 people involved in designing and restoring many works, such as university campuses, towns, buildings, including Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, which opened in 2015.

The projects have created thousands of jobs for people in the UK. The charity also provides courses for about 15,000 students, along with health and wellbeing programs for 2,000 people each year.

Beckham has a close relationship with the British Royal Family, meeting the King many times to discuss the possibility of becoming an ambassador for the charity.

In May, the former midfielder visited the King at Highgrove Gardens, Gloucestershire (UK). During the trip, Beckham had the opportunity to learn about the organization and follow a number of educational programs and seminars. At the same time, he also shared his beekeeping experience with Queen Camilla and Princess of Wales Kate Middleton.

In December 2022, he attended the Earthshot Prize ceremony, an award given to people who have made positive contributions to the environment each year, established by Prince William.

The former midfielder was also an ambassador for the Invictus Games – a sports event for wounded servicemen and women and veterans founded by Harry in 2014. However, according to the Daily Mail, Beckham cut ties with Harry and his wife in 2020.

In June 2003, Beckham was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for his contributions to football. In 2017, his wife Victoria received a similar honor for her contributions to the fashion industry. The Becks family attended the wedding of Prince William and Harry.

David Beckham, 49, played for clubs such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain. Beckham was the captain of the England national team from 2000-2006. The famous footballer retired in 2013, at the age of 38. He has had guest roles in many films such as Goal, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Deadpool 2. In addition, Beckham is considered a masculine and elegant fashion icon.

Married in 1999, Beck-Vic is considered one of the happiest couples in the entertainment industry. They celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary in early July 2023. The family is loved for often sharing moments together on social networks.
David Beckham, known for his contributions both on and off the field, has recently taken on a new role as an ambassador for The King’s Foundation. This charitable organization, founded in 1986, focuses on sustainable urban architectural designs and community-centric projects. With over 8,000 individuals involved in various initiatives, including the restoration of landmarks like Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, The King’s Foundation has had a significant impact on the UK job market.Beckham’s interest in supporting youth development and environmental conservation aligns perfectly with the mission of The King’s Foundation. During his visit to Highgrove Gardens in Gloucestershire, the former footballer immersed himself in educational programs and interacted with members of the royal family. His dedication to learning about rural skills and nature conservation reflects his genuine commitment to making a positive impact on society.In addition to his work with The King’s Foundation, Beckham has been actively involved in other charitable endeavors. As an ambassador for the Invictus Games, he has shown his support for wounded servicemen and women. His participation in the Earthshot Prize ceremony, established by Prince William, further demonstrates his passion for environmental sustainability.Despite his busy schedule, Beckham continues to prioritize family and personal relationships. Celebrating 24 years of marriage with Victoria Beckham, the couple is known for their enduring love and commitment to each other. Their presence on social media platforms offers fans a glimpse into their lives and serves as a source of inspiration for many.As Beckham’s legacy both on and off the field continues to grow, he remains a symbol of resilience, integrity, and philanthropy. Stay connected with us for more updates on Beckham’s endeavors and other inspiring stories. Together, we can make a difference in the world.

The Sussexes’ Netflix show has tailed off in popularity and has been eclipsed by former friends Victoria and David Beckham, according to new figures last week.

The Beckhams’ documentary – released last October – had 208.5million hours watched in 2023.

Meanwhile, Harry & Meghan had 72.9million hours watched during the year, although their show was released the year before and it’s normal for show views to decline over time.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix series was an instant hit when it debuted on December 2022.

The show was so popular that it was Netflix’s biggest debut at the time, with 81.6million hours viewed in the first four days.

However, it seems the initial furore quickly died down.

This could have been due to fans hoping for royal insight in the show, but instead being frustrated at the couple being “whiny”, as some stated.

Meanwhile, other viewers slammed Meghan for “mocking” having to curtsy to the late-Queen.

In comparison, fans praised David for sharing honestly about his career and a number of comical family life scenes went viral.

The Beckhams and Sussexes have enjoyed a close friendship over the years, but cracks have formed in the last few years.

The Duke of Sussex allegedly called David to accuse him and his wife Victoria of leaking stories, leaving David ‘furious.’

David was also “snubbed” by Harry after flying for 22 hours from London to Sydney at the royal’s request, for the 2018 Invictus Games.

Cracks first started emerging in the pair’s friendship in spring 2022 when the former footballer invited Prince William and Kate to his son Brooklyn’s wedding – and not Harry and Meghan.

At the time, a source said: “David’s attachment and history go back with William and Kate and they have a very strong relationship and they were their choice of wedding guests.

“It was always about them, it was never about Meghan and Harry.

“They are the people David and Victoria are attached to and it’s always been about them because they’ve had a long history together.”

And perhaps it wasn’t a coincidence that after the apparent snub, Meghan, 42, seemingly stopped wearing Victoria’s designs – while Kate wore them more frequently.

She wore one of the designer’s dresses to an engagement in January 2023 and was spotted donning a pair of VB glasses at Wimbledon last summer.

She even reintroduced a Victoria Beckham bag to her wardrobe – taking the white Quincy tote out on a royal visit in May 2023, the first time she had been seen with it since 2016.

Last December, David and Victoria were pictured with former US president Barack Obama at a charitable event.

A source told Closer: “It’s another humiliating slap in the face. The Obamas were Meghan’s dream ticket to political success and she put a lot of work into building on their relationship.”

However, it is thought that Barack and Michelle took a “step back” from the couple out of respect for the late Queen.

We shared how Meghan is set to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham with the launch of her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard.

But experts have warned that the business could flop – and according to one brand expert this would be the ultimate revenge for Victoria.

Denise Palmer-Davies, Brand expert and Director at Borne Media, said: “It is a difficult market to crack – even Victoria has had her obstacles – as it is so saturated.

“But given their fall out, the sceptic in me wonders if she’d be secretly pleased if it did backfire. That would be the ultimate revenge wouldn’t it?”

Since the Beckhams have appeared to further distance themselves from the Sussexes, a royal expert has claimed the move has strengthened David’s friendship with Prince William and the King.

Sarah Hewson, royal editor of Talk TV, said: “Perhaps by distancing himself from Harry and Meghan, it has helped David cement his relationships with William and the King.

“I think David has made it very clear whose side he is on. David is a self proclaimed royalist.

“He queued for 12 hours to see the Queen lying in State and he has worked with the royals on several charitable campaigns.”

Evidence of David’s close ties with King Charles have been seen this week, with the former footballer being made a charity ambassador by King Charles — giving his knighthood credentials a boost.

Ex-Manchester United ace Becks, 49, surprised the King, 75, last year with a jar of his homemade honey then chatted about their passion for beekeeping.

Nature-lover Charles was also impressed by Beckham’s knowledge and passion for the countryside.

Now the father-of-four has been ­formally appointed as an ambassador of The King’s Foundation — the monarch’s charity founded in 1990.

A source said: “The King and David Beckham have really bonded over their similar interests.

“This is a massive thing for him and he’s delighted. He is really passionate about his new role.”