Joanna Lumley Sparks Outrage After Explosive Claim: “Our Small Nation Cannot Feed Millions!”

For hɑlf ɑ century, Dɑme Joɑnnɑ Lumley hɑs been one of Britɑin’s most cherished figures — ɑ womɑn synonymous with elegɑnce, compɑssion, ɑnd the kind of quiet strength thɑt mɑde her ɑ nɑtionɑl treɑsure. From her unforgettɑble turn ɑs Ƥɑtsy Stone in Absolutely Fɑbulous to her tireless humɑnitɑriɑn work for Gurkhɑ veterɑns ɑnd refugees, Lumley hɑs long stood ɑs ɑ symbol of grɑce ɑnd goodness in ɑn often cynicɑl world.

But this week, thɑt imɑge wɑs shɑken.

At the Cheltenhɑm Literɑture Festivɑl, the 78-yeɑr-old ɑctress ɑnd ɑctivist uttered ɑ single sentence thɑt ignited ɑ nɑtionwide controversy — one thɑt hɑs forced even her most loyɑl ɑdmirers to ɑsk difficult questions.

“We ɑre ɑ smɑll nɑtion,” Lumley sɑid. “We’ve ɑlwɑys opened our doors ɑnd our heɑrts, but there must be limits. We simply cɑnnot feed millions.”

The line, delivered in her signɑture cɑlm ɑnd thoughtful tone, might hɑve sounded like prɑgmɑtic reɑlism to some. But to others, it wɑs ɑ gut punch — ɑ stɑtement thɑt seemed to clɑsh with everything Lumley hɑs spent decɑdes representing.

 The Moment Thɑt Chɑnged Everything

Those who ɑttended the session described the ɑtmosphere ɑs “stunned.” Some ɑpplɑuded — ɑ few even cheered. But others sɑt frozen, unsure how to process whɑt they hɑd just heɑrd from one of Britɑin’s most compɑssionɑte public voices.

Within hours, short clips of the remɑrk hit sociɑl mediɑ. By nightfɑll, #JoɑnnɑLumley wɑs trending ɑcross X (formerly Twitter), Fɑcebook, ɑnd TikTok. And by morning, every mɑjor British outlet — from The Guɑrdiɑn to The Telegrɑph — hɑd picked up the story.

Whɑt begɑn ɑs ɑ quiet discussion ɑbout sustɑinɑbility ɑnd humɑnitɑriɑn ɑid hɑd erupted into ɑ nɑtionɑl reckoning ɑbout compɑssion, responsibility, ɑnd the politics of migrɑtion.

Supporters rushed to defend her:

“She’s not wrong,” wrote one X user. “We cɑn’t pretend resources ɑre endless. Joɑnnɑ’s being honest, not heɑrtless.”

Others, however, were furious:

“Deeply disɑppointing from someone who’s built her entire imɑge on empɑthy ɑnd ɑdvocɑcy,” ɑnother wrote. “This isn’t the Joɑnnɑ Lumley we thought we knew.”

The debɑte quickly spilled into tɑlk shows, rɑdio pɑnels, ɑnd online opinion pieces. Some ɑccused the mediɑ of twisting her words. Others insisted her comments reflected ɑ growing — ɑnd troubling — sentiment ɑmong Britɑin’s elite.

 The Humɑnitɑriɑn Who Built Her Legɑcy on Compɑssion

To understɑnd why Lumley’s stɑtement cut so deeply, one must look ɑt whɑt she hɑs come to represent.

For decɑdes, Joɑnnɑ Lumley hɑs been more thɑn ɑn ɑctress. She hɑs been ɑ morɑl compɑss, using her fɑme to chɑmpion those left behind. Her ɑdvocɑcy for the Gurkhɑ veterɑns — the Nepɑlese solɗιers who fought ɑlongside British troops but were long denied equɑl rights — becɑme one of the most successful celebrity-led humɑnitɑriɑn cɑmpɑigns in modern British history.

Her voice cɑrried weight not becɑuse she shouted, but becɑuse she cɑred. Whether speɑking for displɑced refugees, women’s educɑtion, or environmentɑl cɑuses, Lumley’s tone wɑs ɑlwɑys one of gentle persuɑsion, never division.

So when ɑ womɑn known for her empɑthy wɑrned thɑt Britɑin “cɑnnot feed millions,” it felt, to some, like heɑring ɑ beloved teɑcher suddenly speɑk ɑ lɑnguɑge they didn’t recognize.

“Joɑnnɑ’s ɑlwɑys been the embodiment of kindness,” sɑid one senior figure in the ɑrts community. “To heɑr her sound — even ɑccidentɑlly — exclusionɑry hɑs left people genuinely shɑken. It’s ɑs if the nɑtion’s conscience hɑs stumbled.”

 When Words Collide With Ƥolitics

Behind the uproɑr lies something more complex: the growing tension between compɑssion ɑnd sustɑinɑbility, ɑnd the neɑr-impossible tɑsk of discussing migrɑtion in todɑy’s Britɑin without igniting firestorms.

In ɑn erɑ where every phrɑse cɑn be clipped, stripped of nuɑnce, ɑnd shɑred ɑcross millions of screens, public figures like Lumley wɑlk ɑ perilous line. One sentence — even one spoken from concern rɑther thɑn cruelty — cɑn redefine decɑdes of goodwill.

A mediɑ ɑnɑlyst told The Mɑil:

“This isn’t just ɑbout Joɑnnɑ Lumley. It’s ɑbout the impossible stɑndɑrd we plɑce on our icons. We expect them to be sɑints, to never fɑlter, to cɑrry the morɑl burden of the entire country. And when they slip, even slightly, the fɑll is seismic.”

Indeed, the reɑction to Lumley’s remɑrks sɑys ɑs much ɑbout the public ɑs it does ɑbout her. Britɑin todɑy is ɑ nɑtion deeply divided on issues of migrɑtion ɑnd ɑsylum — torn between compɑssion ɑnd fɑtigue, generosity ɑnd feɑr.

Lumley’s words, fɑir or not, becɑme ɑ mirror — reflecting bɑck those contrɑdictions.

 Her Teɑm Speɑks Out — ɑnd Tries to Cɑlm the Storm

By Mondɑy ɑfternoon, Lumley’s representɑtives hɑd releɑsed ɑ stɑtement seeking to clɑrify her intent.

“Dɑme Joɑnnɑ’s comments were ɑbout sustɑinɑbility ɑnd compɑssion working hɑnd in hɑnd,” ɑ spokesperson sɑid. “She believes the UK must continue to help those in need, but in ɑ wɑy thɑt ensures long-term support. Her words cɑme from concern, not criticism.”

The response wɑs meɑsured — ɑnd in keeping with Lumley’s lifelong ethos. Yet, ɑs with so mɑny controversies in the sociɑl mediɑ ɑge, the nuɑnce ɑrrived too lɑte.

For some, the dɑmɑge wɑs ɑlreɑdy done.

“It’s not whɑt she sɑid, it’s whɑt people heɑrd,” wrote ɑ columnist in The Independent. “And once the internet decides whɑt you meɑnt, clɑrificɑtion rɑrely mɑtters.”

 A Fɑll From Grɑce — or ɑ Hɑrd Truth We Refuse to Heɑr?

The broɑder question now hɑnging over this controversy is whether Lumley is truly being “cɑnceled,” or whether she’s simply fɑcing the unɑvoidɑble bɑcklɑsh thɑt comes from speɑking uncomfortɑble truths in ɑ polɑrized erɑ.

Some observers believe this mɑy, pɑrɑdoxicɑlly, strengthen her legɑcy — reveɑling the courɑge to speɑk openly ɑbout limits, even ɑt the risk of misunderstɑnding.

“Joɑnnɑ’s ɑlwɑys been brɑve,” noted ɑ longtime colleɑgue. “She’s fɑced dictɑtors, cɑmpɑigned for forgotten solɗιers, ɑnd stood up for justice. Mɑybe she’s just doing whɑt she’s ɑlwɑys done — sɑying whɑt others won’t, even if it costs her.”

Others feɑr the dɑmɑge to her imɑge could linger. The ɑctress once considered untouchɑble is now being discussed in the sɑme breɑth ɑs culture wɑr controversies — ɑ reɑlm she hɑs long ɑvoided.

Even ɑ few of her  celebrity friends, sources sɑy, ɑre “privɑtely concerned” thɑt her words could overshɑdow decɑdes of humɑnitɑriɑn ɑchievement.

 The Ƥrice of Being ɑ Nɑtionɑl Treɑsure

The irony is thɑt Lumley’s downfɑll — if it cɑn be cɑlled thɑt — stems not from mɑlice but from ɑ single ɑttempt ɑt honesty. Her stɑtement wɑsn’t ɑ cɑll for exclusion; it wɑs, by ɑll ɑccounts, ɑ reflection on resource strɑin ɑnd the chɑllenge of sustɑining generosity.

But in ɑ world where empɑthy itself hɑs become pσliticɑl, even kindness must now choose its words cɑrefully.

And perhɑps thɑt’s the Ϯɾɑgedy of it ɑll.

A womɑn who spent her life speɑking for others is now being judged for ɑ few words thɑt mɑy not hɑve sɑid whɑt she meɑnt.

 The Legɑcy Thɑt Will Endure

For ɑll the uproɑr, Joɑnnɑ Lumley’s story is fɑr from over. She remɑins, ɑt her core, whɑt she hɑs ɑlwɑys been — ɑn ɑrtist, ɑn ɑdvocɑte, ɑnd ɑ womɑn who hɑs dedicɑted her life to mɑking others feel seen.

And if this moment proves ɑnything, it’s thɑt the public still expects morɑl leɑdership from its icons — even when thɑt leɑdership comes wrɑpped in controversy.

As one thoughtful supporter put it online:

“You cɑn disɑgree with whɑt she sɑid, but don’t forget whɑt she’s done. Joɑnnɑ Lumley hɑs spent ɑ lifetime helping others. One sentence shouldn’t erɑse ɑ lifetime of compɑssion.”

In the end, this is not just the story of ɑ celebrity under fire. It’s ɑ story ɑbout how frɑgile the spɑce for nuɑnce hɑs become — ɑnd how even the kindest voices cɑn be drowned out by the noise of outrɑge.

Whether she ɑpologizes, clɑrifies, or stɑnds her ground, one truth remɑins:

Joɑnnɑ Lumley’s words hɑve forced Britɑin to look ɑt itself — ɑnd the reflection is more complicɑted thɑn ɑnyone expected.

The German girl claiming to be Madeleine McCann completely lost control on live TV. She stood up and screamed: “I AM MADELEINE MCCANN!” But it wasn’t the scream that has everyone terrified. It was the specific, chilling memory she revealed through her tears immediately after…. and it’s a detail that has never been made public before.  FIND OUT THE SHOCKING MEMORY SHE REVEALED IN THE COMMENTS

The German girl claiming to be Madeleine McCann completely lost control on live TV. She stood up and screamed: “I AM MADELEINE MCCANN!”

TV CHAOS: “STOP LYING! I AM HER!” — GERMAN GIRL SCREAMS “I AM MADELEINE MCCANN” LIVE ON AIR BEFORE COLLAPSING IN TEARS. THE MORNING SHOW “VOLLE KANNE” DESCENDED INTO MAYHEM YESTERDAY. THE 21-YEAR-OLD GUEST DIDN’T JUST ANSWER QUESTIONS. SHE STOOD UP, SCREAMED HER IDENTITY TO THE CAMERAS, AND REVEALED A MEMORY SO SPECIFIC IT LEFT THE HOST SPEECHLESS. BY CRIME DESK REPORTERS DÜSSELDORF — German television audiences were left stunned yesterday morning during what was supposed to be a routine segment on the ZDF morning show Volle Kanne. Heidi W., the 21-year-old woman who has become the center of a global media storm, appeared on the sofa to discuss her childhood. But ten minutes into the interview, the atmosphere shifted from curious to terrifying. When the host asked a gentle question about her relationship with her German mother, Heidi began to hyperventilate.

Her eyes darted around the studio. Then, she snapped. THE SCREAM HEARD ROUND THE WORLD Disregarding the studio signals, Heidi stood up, her hands trembling violently. She looked directly into the camera lens and screamed: “STOP ASKING ABOUT THEM! THEY ARE NOT MY PARENTS! I AM MADELEINE MCCANN! I AM HER!” The audio peaked, causing feedback in the studio. The hosts froze. But Heidi wasn’t finished. As security hesitated on the sidelines, she collapsed back onto the sofa, sobbing uncontrollably, and unleashed a stream of consciousness that was far more disturbing than her shout. THE “VANILLA” MEMORY Through her tears, Heidi recounted a memory that she claims has been locked in her brain for 18 years. It wasn’t about the apartment. It was about the abductor. “I remember his hands,” she sobbed, her voice dropping to a whisper that the microphones barely picked up. “He didn’t hurt me. He picked me up from the bed. He smelled like tobacco and… sweet vanilla. He told me: ‘The game is starting now, princess. Don’t wake the others.’” The specificity of the detail—the smell of “tobacco and vanilla” and the phrase “don’t wake the others”—sent a chill through the studio. These are details that have never been released in public police files.

“THEY CHANGED MY NAME” Heidi continued her breakdown, claiming that she remembers being driven in a van for hours while covered in a scratchy blanket. “They changed my name the next day,” she cried. “They hit me if I said my real name. They told me Madeleine was dead. But I am alive! I am right here!” Producers cut to a commercial break abruptly, but the damage was done. Clips of the outburst have already flooded social media, with millions debating whether this is the performance of a mentally unstable woman or the traumatic breakthrough of a kidnapping victim. THREE THEORIES ON THE OUTBURST Experts are divided on what the world just witnessed: Repressed Trauma Release: Psychologists suggest that the “Vanilla” memory is too specific to be a generic fabrication.

Sensory memories (smell) are often the strongest in childhood trauma survivors. The “Implanted” Delusion: Skeptics argue Heidi has consumed so much media about the case that she has subconsciously adopted the narrative, creating “false memories” that feel real to her during moments of high stress. A Cry for Help: regardless of whether she is Madeleine, Heidi is clearly a woman in deep distress. Is she screaming to be saved from her current life, using the McCann identity as a shield? The interview ended early. Heidi was escorted out by medical staff. But her scream hangs over the investigation: Is that the voice of a liar, or the voice of a lost child finally breaking the silence?

The German girl claiming to be Madeleine McCann has just given a new interview. What she said about her childhood explains everything. When you hear what she was forbidden from doing, you’ll understand why she never knew who she really was for 21 years.  READ THE SHOCKING TRUTH IN THE COMMENTS

The German girl claiming to be Madeleine McCann has just given a new interview. What she said about her childhood explains everything.

BY CRIME DESK REPORTERS MUNICH — Julia W., the young woman who captivated the globe with her claim to be Madeleine McCann, has just dropped a bombshell that changes the narrative completely. In her first sit-down interview since the genetic controversy, Julia described a childhood that sounds less like a family home and more like a fortress designed to keep the outside world out. THE “DIGITAL PRISON” “I didn’t have what other kids had,” Julia told the interviewer, her voice shaking. “My parents were obsessed with keeping me offline.

We didn’t have Wi-Fi for years. I wasn’t allowed a smartphone until I was almost an adult.” While her peers were scrolling through Instagram and seeing the annual “Missing” posters of Madeleine McCann, Julia was living in a media blackout. “They told me the internet was dangerous,” she explained. “They said, ‘Don’t look at the news. It’s all lies.’ Now I wonder… were they protecting me from the world, or protecting themselves from being found out?” NO FRIENDS, NO WITNESSES The isolation went beyond the screen. Julia claims her social circle was aggressively policed by her mother. “I wasn’t allowed to have sleepovers. I rarely went to birthday parties,” she recalled.

“If I made a new friend, my mother would find a reason to cut them off. I spent most of my childhood in my room, painting and talking to myself.” Psychologists suggest this extreme isolation is a common tactic in abduction cases. By limiting a child’s contact with the public, abductors reduce the risk of someone recognizing the victim or noticing inconsistencies in their backstory. IS SHE TELLING THE TRUTH? Critics argue that Julia is simply retrofitting her memories to suit the “kidnapping” narrative. Is she exaggerating a strict upbringing to gain sympathy? However, neighbors of the family in Germany have reportedly confirmed parts of her story. “She was a ghost,” one neighbor told The Crime Desk under the condition of anonymity.

“You saw the parents, but you rarely saw the girl. The blinds were always drawn.” THE TERRIFYING HYPOTHESIS If Julia is telling the truth, it raises a chilling question: Even if she isn’t Madeleine McCann, why was she hidden? Hypothesis 1: She is a different stolen child, and the “no internet” rule was to ensure she never saw her own missing poster.

Hypothesis 2: Her parents were suffering from extreme paranoia or a cult-like mentality, damaging her psyche and making her susceptible to identity confusion. Hypothesis 3: She was being “groomed” or hidden for reasons yet to be discovered by the authorities. Julia may not be the girl from Praia da Luz. But her testimony suggests she is a survivor of a different kind of prison—one built of silence and secrets.

“He’s in a lot of discomfort” — Doctor admits concern as Bondi Beach ‘hero’ Ahmed faces difficult recovery after complex surgery

Ahmed al-Ahmed, praised for his bravery in tackling one of the alleged gunmen during the Bondi Beach terror attack, underwent a second surgery yesterday to treat his injuries.

His lawyer, Sam Issa, confirmed the procedure was successful.

‘Ahmed’s in a lot of discomfort today, naturally,’ Issa told the ABC.

‘It was a very complex operation because it involves nerve damage.’

Ahmed, 44, a father of two, is now preparing for another grueling eight-hour surgery on Friday.

Mr al-Ahmed sustained severe injuries after being struck twice by gunfire.

He is currently in critical but stable condition at St George Hospital in Sydney.

Footage from the attack shows him wrestling the rifle away from gunman Sajid Akram, who was later killed, in a split second move that undoubtedly saved countless lives.

Bondi Beach attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed (pictured) underwent a second surgery yesterday

Ahmed al-Ahmed (left) snatched the rifle out of the hands of one of Bondi Beach terrorist

As Sajid fell backwards Mr al-Ahmed lifted the rifle and aimed it back at the disarmed shooter but did not fire.

Sajid backed away as Mr al-Ahmed rested the weapon against a tree moments before another bystander rushed in and hurled an object at the fleeing attacker.

The confrontation unfolded in full view of the second alleged gunman Sajid’s 24-year-old son Naveed who stood on a nearby footbridge holding a firearm.

A GoFundMe launched just hours after the terrorist attack to honour Ahmed for ‘[preventing] the loss of countless more lives,’ has since raised more than $2.5million.

‘In a moment of chaos and danger, Ahmed el Ahmed stepped forward without hesitation,’ the fundraiser says.

‘His actions were selfless, instinctive, and undeniably heroic, taken without regard for his own safety.’

US billionaire hedge fund boss Bill Ackman was among the first to donate, pledging an $99,999 within hours of the page going live.

Mr al-Ahmed has received visits from prominent political and community figures at St George Hospital, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, NSW Premier Chris Minns, and Governor-General Sam Mostyn, all praising him as a hero.

Anthony Albanese (left) visited Ahmed al-Ahmed (right) at St George Hospital on Tuesday

A GoFundMe for Ahmed al-Ahmed (pictured) has raised more than $2.5million since launch

‘He’s very humble,’ Albanese said after meeting with Mr al-Ahmed.

‘At a moment where we have seen evil perpetrated, he shines out as an example of the strength of humanity. We are a brave country.’

Albanese said that Ahmed Al-Ahmed ‘represents the best of our country’.

In a video released by Turkey’s public broadcaster TRT World, Al-Ahmed expressed gratitude for the support he’s received, saying he ‘appreciates the efforts of everyone’ and urged people to keep him in their prayers.

‘May Allah reward you and grant you well-being. God willing, we will return to you with joy,’ he said.

‘Through Allah, I went through a very difficult phase. Only Allah knows it.’

Strictly Fans ‘Sobbing’ as George Clarke Breaks Down Ahead of Final — and Admits ‘This Is Awful’ as He Fights to Make His Mum Proud During Her Breast Cancer Battle

Strictly Come Dancing finalist George Clarke left viewers in tears as he struggled to contain his emotions during a moving interview on It Takes Two, just hours before the grand final tonight (Saturday, December 20).

George and Alexis discussed the final (Credit: BBC)
 
Fans were in tears too (Credit: BBC)
 

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George Clarke and dance partner Alexis Warr (pictured) are hoping to emerge victorious in Saturday’s finale of Strictly Come Dancing
 
YouTuber George Clarke has become the people’s favourite in this year’s Strictly for both his impassioned dancefloor performance and the way he dedicated his routine as a ‘love letter’ to his family, specifically his adored mother Nicky – who is currently fighting breast cancer

The 26-year-old TikTok sensation, joined by pro partner Alexis Warr, was overcome when shown heartfelt messages of support from his family during the show on Friday evening. Unable to continue, George wiped away tears and apologised, admitting: “Sorry… this is awful of me,” as he reflected on the journey that has brought him to the verge of the Glitterball Trophy.

It’s all too easy to see why Strictly bosses hope that privately-educated George’s popularity with savvy online youngsters may revitalise what has become an increasingly toxic and tired television brand

George explained that he’d tried not to think about the final in order to stay present, saying the experience has already given him “imposter syndrome,” but also acknowledging how difficult the aftermath of the competition may feel once the whirlwind ends.

Fans watching at home were visibly moved, taking to social media to share their own tears and praise his humility and vulnerability. Messages poured in: “I’m emotional for George,” “Don’t cry, you’ll set me off,” and “He is so loved.”

Despite being a strong favourite among the public, bookmakers currently place him behind Karen Carney in the odds. But George’s journey has resonated far deeper than scores or rankings — driven not by fame, but by love and a desperate desire to make his mother proud.

In week eight, his emotional rhumba dedicated to his mum Nicky — who is bravely battling breast cancer — earned widespread admiration. The routine, described as a “love letter,” left both George and his family in tears and marked the moment when the wider Strictly audience embraced him.

George spoke candidly about his mother’s diagnosis, admitting that she has endured more than most: “Nobody deserves what she has gone through, least of all her.” Her illness now dominates family life, and George has been open about how the news has affected him.

The YouTuber, known for his massive online following — 2.4 million TikTok fans, nearly a million across Instagram and YouTube — has captured attention beyond his digital audience. Strictly bosses reportedly hope his popularity with younger viewers may breathe new life into the long-running show.

Unlike his rivals, George has no professional dance background. Friends say the only dancing he ever did before Strictly was at university socials, making his progress even more remarkable. Meanwhile, fellow finalists Amber Davies and Karen Carney have sparked debate due to their extensive dance experience.

George’s journey is also tied to a quieter family story. His mother’s resilience isn’t new — she previously battled encephalitis when he was 16, leaving George traumatised after witnessing her seizure. Yet he describes her as selfless and strong, apologising to the family even after her recovery.

Supporting him from the audience is his girlfriend, model Yasmin Bennett, credited by George as believing in him “more than I did.” His upbringing in Bristol, private education, and university degree paint a picture of a grounded young man who chose effort over shortcuts — despite his father’s senior role at Aardman Animations.

Amber Davies, meanwhile, has faced backlash from viewers because of her stage background and will not participate in the Strictly tour due to prior commitments to the musical Legally Blonde.

George’s growing public profile, however, seems set to extend beyond Strictly, with new  TV opportunities reportedly emerging. Insiders say he may be on the verge of becoming a breakout star — not just online, but across mainstream media.

And should he lift the Glitterball Trophy tonight, no supporter will be cheering louder than his mother — the woman whose courage inspired his every step on the Strictly dancefloor.

Inside The Osbournes’ first family Christmas without Ozzy as son Jack missing from celebrations

Kelly has revealed their plans

The Osbourne family are about to spend their first Christmas without the iconic Ozzy, after his devastating death earlier this year.

Back in July, the death of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne was announced, leaving fans and celebrities heartbroken. But nobody was just as heartbroken as his own family were.

In the months that followed, Ozzy’s wife, Sharon, alongside two of their children, Jack and Kelly, began speaking about his death, and the impact it has had on them.

But now, five months later, the Osbourne family face their first Christmas without him. Kelly spoke to The Sun, and has given an insight to what that will look like. And why her brother won’t be with them.

 

The family will have Christmas at Sharon and Ozzy’s home (Credit: Lumeimages / SplashNews.com)

Where will the Osbourne family spend Christmas?

This year, 14 members of the Osbourne clan will celebrate Christmas at Sharon and Ozzy’s Buckinghamshire house.

Kelly, who also has a sister, Aimee, admitted that the family will have a “proper English Christmas” which she “loves” as it’s very different to the holiday’s in LA. The meal with be cooked by Ozzy’s eldest son Louis, who he shared with ex-wife Thelma Riley.

After their huge feast, the family will “have crackers and all watch the King’s speech”. And it seems Kelly is forcing everyone to get into the festive spirit by ordering everyone “matching pyjamas” so they can all sit “in front of the telly”.

Jack won’t be with the family (Credit: YouTube)

Will Jack Osbourne be in the UK for Christmas?

However, one person who is set to miss out on the Osbourne family Christmas is Kelly’s brother Jack.

Just a few weeks ago, Jack left the I’m A Celebrity jungle. When he got out, he and his wife announced they were expecting another baby.

So, instead of coming back to the UK, Jack will be spending his time in LA with his own little family. However, Kelly insisted that doesn’t mean he will be left out of the occasion.

She said: “But he will be on FaceTime. Then Mum is leaving two days after Christmas to be with him.”

So, it appears Jack won’t be away from his family for too long!

Sharon will be getting a new puppy (Credit: YouTube)

Kelly reveals special gift for mum Sharon

As it’s the very first Christmas without Ozzy Osbourne, it’s only natural for Kelly to want her mum to feel the love from everyone else. Ozzy wasn’t the only loss the family faced this year, as they also said goodbye to their dog, Elvis, in October.

And now, Kelly has revealed she has got Sharon a new little puppy to cheer her up – along with a bunch of other gifts.

She revealed: “I’m getting her a new puppy because this year we lost Elvis, which is really hard. It’s a Pomapoo.” A Pomapoo is a mix of Pomeranian and miniature Poodle.

Kelly continued: “She knows she is getting the dog, so it’s not going to ruin the surprise.”

Other items Kelly has bought for Sharon are a selection of “bespoke” gifts. This includes special moth bags, gardening equipment and a huge new chocolate jar.

Kelly has struggled with her grief (Credit: YouTube)

How is Kelly feeling about Christmas?

Kelly spoke about the Osbourne family Christmas while she was at Juliet Sear’s baking range launch at Fortnum and Mason.

She admitted that she “just wants to get through Christmas without crying” and that she has been doing “a lot of charity work” to keep her “busy” in the lead-up to the day.

But as she looks towards 2026, Kelly confirmed she has no plans to move away as she “wouldn’t leave” her dad behind.

Kelly explained: “Grief is a hard thing. You never know when it’s going to take you out. It is the hardest thing you will ever go through in life. I will never ever be the girl I was before.”

In the volatile landscape of New York City’s drill scene, the OY crew (the “O’s”) has long been a dominant, albeit tragic, force. Known for their high-energy tracks and even higher-stakes street wars, the group has finally met its match not in a rival set, but in the relentless machinery of the legal system. In December 2025, the New York City District Attorney’s office dropped a bombshell: a massive RICO indictment charging at least 13 members of the Bronx-based crew with 66 different crimes.

The indictment paints a grim picture of a group that allegedly “tore up the streets” throughout 2024, engaging in everything from retaliatory shootings to a vicious fatal beating. This isn’t just a story about music; it’s a sobering look at how the “crash out” culture of modern drill has led to the systematic dismantling of one of the city’s most visible crews.

The Fatal Encounter on West 148th Street

The most severe charge at the heart of the RICO case stems from an October 2024 incident that resulted in the death of Tawn Clemens. According to the District Attorney, members of the OY crew spotted Clemens on West 148th Street and “pressed” him about his affiliations. In a terrifying display of street “justice,” the crew allegedly robbed him before AJ Watts, a prominent OY affiliate, delivered a punch so powerful it knocked Clemens unconscious.

Clemens never woke up. He struck his head on the pavement, fell into a coma, and died in the hospital weeks later. While some street sources claimed Clemens had ties to rival sets, the police have maintained he was an innocent man caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. The cold-blooded nature of the attack—and the subsequent text messages between crew members joking about him being on life support—forms the emotional and legal backbone of the prosecution’s case.

Audacity in the Courthouse: The Scalpel Attack

The indictment also reveals a shocking level of brazenness, detailing an incident where OY members allegedly brought the violence directly into the halls of justice. Rosco Banger and an affiliate known as “Bloody” are accused of smuggling two scalpels through security at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse.

The target? Rival “ops” who were inside the building for unrelated matters. The OY members reportedly waited for their targets to exit the building before jumping them with the smuggled blades. Only the swift intervention of court officers and police prevented a double homicide inside one of the city’s most secure environments. This incident, perhaps more than any other, illustrated to authorities that the OY crew felt entirely untouchable by the law.

Self-Snitching and the Digital Paper Trail

In a pattern that has become all too common in the drill era, the very tools used to build the OY brand—social media and text messaging—are now being used to destroy it. The indictment is filled with digital evidence that prosecutors say proves the crew’s criminal intent.

In one instance, after a shooting in May 2024, a member named JB Ratty reportedly texted his associates, “Look what we did last night,” despite the fact that no one was actually hit in the exchange. Later, JB accidentally shot himself while attempting another “hit” on rivals. Prosecutors also have logs of members warning each other to stay off their phones because “people were already ratting.”

Perhaps most damaging are the rumors of a “blacked-out” name in the indictment paperwork. In the world of RICO cases, a redacted name often indicates a cooperator. Rumors are currently flying through the Bronx that a high-ranking member has turned informant, providing the feds with a roadmap to the crew’s inner workings, including where weapons were stashed—sometimes in places as mundane as cereal boxes in the back of neighborhood delis.

A Legacy of Loss: From Notti to DD Osama

The fall of the OY crew is inseparable from the personal tragedies that have defined the group. The crew saw a massive surge in popularity following the meteoric rise of Notti Osama and his brother DD Osama. However, that rise was cut short in 2022 when 14-year-old Notti was fatally stabbed in a Manhattan subway station—an event that sparked a wave of “Notti Bopping” and retaliatory diss tracks that only served to increase the heat from law enforcement.

While DD Osama has managed to maintain a mainstream career and has allegedly tried to “stay out of the way,” the indictment suggests the police are looking closely at how rap money might be funding the crew’s activities. Lyrics from recent tracks, where members boast about “buying chops (guns) for the gang,” are being scrutinized as admissions of criminal conduct rather than mere artistic expression.

The End of an Era?

The OY RICO case arrives at a time when the New York drill scene is already in a state of decline. With major crews like DOA and the Drillies already dismantled by similar indictments, the “O’s” were one of the last standing major factions.

The prosecution’s strategy is clear: by charging the crew for 66 specific acts of violence and conspiracy committed in 2024, they aim to prove that the OY crew is not just a musical collective, but a criminal enterprise. As the case moves toward trial, the future of the remaining members hangs in the balance. If the rumors of an internal informant are true, the “O’s” may have finally been taken down by the very thing they prized most: their own circle.

The streets of the Bronx are quieter today, but the shadow of the RICO indictment looms large over anyone still repping the set. In the world of New York drill, it seems the music has finally stopped, and the reckoning has begun.

In the annals of hip-hop history, few eras are as storied or as volatile as the early 2000s dominance of G-Unit. While fans saw the platinum plaques and the global tours, the reality behind the scenes was often a high-stakes game of survival. In a recent, heavy-hitting appearance on the Joe and Jada show, hosted by legends Fat Joe and Jadakiss, G-Unit stalwart Tony Yayo pulled back the curtain on the “Golden Era,” describing a landscape where the line between the recording studio and the street was non-existent.

Yayo’s testimony serves as a stark reminder that for 50 Cent and his crew, success didn’t just bring wealth—it brought “inherited” wars that frequently turned physical.

The Inheritance of Conflict

One of the most compelling aspects of Yayo’s account is the concept of “inherited beef.” During the interview, Yayo explained that many of the most dangerous situations G-Unit found themselves in were products of their associations. He pointed to the late Chris Lighty’s office as a hub of both industry power and street tension. With Jimmy Henchman’s office located just down the block, the proximity of rival factions created a powder keg.

“Every beef that we had, nobody got hurt off that to me was inherited,” Yayo reflected. He described a world where 50 Cent was often blamed for the animosity, but the roots of the conflict frequently lay in behind-the-scenes power struggles that the public never saw. Yayo recounted stories of legendary figures like Henchman and others clashing in private spaces, creating a climate where violence felt inevitable.

The Mixtape Awards: Walking into the Lion’s Den

The climax of Yayo’s storytelling centered on a fateful night at a Mixtape Award show—an event he expected to be a celebration of G-Unit’s street dominance but quickly realized was something far more sinister. Having recently been released from prison, Yayo admitted he was “reckless” and perhaps didn’t fully grasp the gravity of the tensions brewing in the city.

“I didn’t know the Apollo was going to be Rikers Island,” Yayo said, describing the atmosphere. He painted a vivid picture of an environment devoid of the usual industry glamour, replaced instead by “nothing but gangsters” and an energy that mirrored the yard of a maximum-security prison. It was here that Yayo came face-to-face with Jimmy Henchman, a man he described as a “grimy” street legend.

In a display of the loyalty that Fat Joe and Jadakiss praised throughout the episode, Yayo refused to play the diplomatic game. When Henchman reached out for a handshake, Yayo declined, sticking to his principles: “If I don’t fuck with you, I don’t fuck with you.” That rejection served as the spark for a night of violence that would see the streets of Harlem turn into a battlefield.

The Night the Bentley Was “Lit Up”

The consequences of the Apollo confrontation were immediate and terrifying. Yayo recounted how the tension spilled out of the venue and onto the streets. He described a scene where “hammers” (guns) were pulled out and the threat of death was palpable.

As Yayo retreated to his Bentley, the situation escalated. “Nigga came walk by and lit the Bentley up in Harlem,” Yayo recalled. The luxury vehicle, a symbol of his newfound success, was riddled with bullets. It wasn’t an isolated incident; Yayo spoke of his associates’ homes being shot up and vehicles being set on fire, illustrating a level of retaliation that went far beyond typical rap industry posturing.

Fat Joe and Jadakiss, both veterans of their own high-profile feuds, listened in near-disbelief as Yayo detailed the sheer scale of the G-Unit/Henchman/The Game conflict. Fat Joe noted that while his own past beefs were intense, Yayo’s experiences were on a different level of lethality.

A Survivor’s Perspective

Despite the chaos, Yayo spoke with a sense of appreciation for the experiences he survived. He balanced the tales of shootouts with moments of genuine “fan-boy” wonder—being in the studio with Dr. Dre, seeing Eminem, or spotting Wesley Snipes at a party and thinking of New Jack City.

This duality is what makes Yayo’s story so captivating. He was a man who could be “tweaking” over seeing Jim Carrey one moment and ducking bullets in Harlem the next. His loyalty to 50 Cent was the anchor of his career, a trait that Jadakiss noted was rare in an industry known for “snakes” and shifting alliances.

“I was fucking with 50 since 1998,” Yayo said, emphasizing that his bond with the G-Unit mogul preceded the fame, the shooting of 50 Cent, and the global superstardom. It was a brotherhood forged in the trenches of Queens and Brooklyn, and it was a brotherhood Yayo was willing to die for.

The Legacy of the Beef

Today, the G-Unit era is remembered for its unparalleled run of hits and its transformation of the music business. However, interviews like this provide the necessary context for that success. The music was fueled by a reality that was often grim and dangerous. Tony Yayo’s “crazy stories” aren’t just entertainment; they are a historical record of a time when the stakes of hip hop were life and death.

As the interview concluded, the room was left with a profound sense of how much the industry has changed—and how lucky the survivors are to be here to tell the tale. Yayo’s reflections on his best friend, “Tom Montana,” and the internal struggles of loyalty versus safety, highlighted the human cost of the street life.

In the end, Tony Yayo stands as one of the most resilient figures in the culture. He lived through the “World War” of G-Unit’s peak and emerged with his loyalty intact and his story more compelling than ever. For those who wonder why the Golden Era feels so different from today’s landscape, Yayo’s words offer the answer: it was real, it was raw, and it was dangerous.

There are television presenters, and then there are people who quietly become part of a nation’s emotional landscape.

Monty Don belongs firmly to the latter.

For more than two decades, he hasn’t just fronted Gardeners’ World — he has offered Britain something far rarer than expertise: permission to slow down. And now, as Monty gently hints that he may not want to do the show “forever,” viewers are confronting a feeling they didn’t expect — resistance.

A Voice That Arrived When People Needed One

Monty Don’s rise wasn’t loud. It wasn’t manufactured. It happened because, at a time when television was growing shinier and more frantic, he stood still.

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He spoke calmly.
He made mistakes openly.
He treated gardening not as performance, but as patience.

For millions, especially during periods of uncertainty — recessions, lockdowns, personal loss — Monty became something closer to a companion than a presenter. Friday nights didn’t feel instructional. They felt grounding.

The Man Who Never Pretended It Was Easy

Part of Monty’s enduring power lies in his honesty. He never sold gardening as a cure-all. He openly discussed depression, anxiety, exhaustion, and the physical toll of working outdoors year after year.

More recently, he has spoken candidly about age and limits — about listening to his body, about not wanting to continue simply out of obligation.

“I want to stop while I still love it,” he has said.

That sentence landed softly — and heavily.

Because it wasn’t a farewell.
It was a boundary.

Why Viewers Aren’t Ready

Britain’s reluctance to imagine Gardeners’ World without Monty isn’t about resistance to change. It’s about loss of tone.

In an era dominated by hot takes, conflict, and spectacle, Monty represents a vanishing presence: a man who does not rush, does not shout, and does not demand attention — yet commands it entirely.

Juliana Pasquarosa is shedding more light on her split from The Bachelor season 29 lead Grant Ellis.

“We were not on the same page once the finale kind of aired,” Juliana, 28, said on the Monday, December 22, episode of iHeartRadio’s “Almost Famous” podcast. “That was just one piece of the puzzle.”

In the season finale, Grant, 31, got down on one knee and proposed to Juliana after calling off his relationship with runner-up Litia Garr. In the After the Final Rose special, Grant faced backlash when Litia, 32, claimed he told her he should “stop the show” early because she was his No. 1. Grant later exclusively told

Us Weekly that there was “a lot” that Litia said that he “didn’t align with.”

“I have to give him grace, because it is so hard when it feels like the world is coming at you. That’s how I felt after the finale aired, and I was hoping for his support the way I supported him, and it wasn’t,” Juliana said on Monday. “It was about the optics and it was about what people are going to think, and if we break up, they’re going to think this, and if we stay together, they’re going to think that. And I’m like, ‘I don’t care.’”

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Juliana Pasquarosa Asked Grant Ellis If He Would’ve Picked Litia Garr If She Was Mormon

After watching Grant’s first one-on-one date with Litia, Juliana claimed that she was “crying” and called him to talk about it.

“I literally said, ‘Would you have picked her if she wasn’t Mormon?’ Because I knew that that was something that he was struggling with toward the end. And I was like, ‘Seriously, would you? Because I can see it and I feel it and I’m having anxiety over it.’ And he was like, ‘No, that wasn’t the main thing.’ And I was like, ‘OK.’ So, I let it go.”

Juliana Pasquarosa’s Family Encouraged Her to ‘Get Through It’ With Grant Ellis While Season Aired

Juliana recalled having conversations with her family about Grant while the season was airing. “I think they were just like, ‘Just get through it, afterwards, when this is all done airing — like, then maybe you can have a different perspective on him, and you guys can really get to know each other,’ and blah, blah, blah,” she said.

Her brother, however, encouraged her to “listen to your gut.” After the breakup, Juliana recalled “crying all day every day for, like, two weeks.”

Juliana Pasquarosa and Grant Ellis Had Been Broken Up for ‘A Few Weeks’ Before Announcing Split

Juliana revealed that she and Grant had been separated for “a few weeks” before they announced their breakup via Instagram in June. After the pair split, she explained that they went on a trip to Aruba with her friends and family.

“The trip was booked and he ended up leaving early,” Juliana said. “I mean, I think it was like he just couldn’t do it, and it makes sense and it was fair. But I think you have to understand, before we broke up — because I broke up with him — I think we were drifting a bit naturally. But he still talked to my parents. He still talked to my brother-in-law.”

Juliana Pasquarosa Details Grant Ellis’ Post-Show Priorities

Juliana claimed that Grant is “a little aloof” and said he lacked a “super clear direction,” claiming he had aspirations to dabble in music and talked about starting a dating app.

“I was having a hard time following it and feeling included in his life’s path to spread this mission that you can do it all and be in a relationship. But I was like, ‘Hi, you have to pay attention to me if you want me a part of this. You have to include me,’” she said.

Juliana also alleged that Grant cared about the “optics” of their relationship — echoing the same sentiment she shared on the “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast earlier this month, where she claimed that Grant “game-planned” ways for them to announce their split days after the finale.

“I literally rolled over and he was in the bed and he’s like, ‘Hey, good morning. Did you make a decision? Because I’ve come up with some options,’” she recalled on Monday of the morning after the pair had a fight. “I was like, ‘Are you serious right now?’ I was like, ‘Don’t talk to me. I’m going home.’”

Juliana Pasquarosa Reveals She’s Seeing Someone After Grant Ellis Split

While focusing on her “healing,” Juliana shared that she’s seeing someone who is visiting her for New Year’s.

“It’s new, but it’s fun and it’s flirty and I like that. I think that coming out of that, it was so hard that I think I’ve been taking things really, really slow again, and it put me back a little bit into my old ‘I hate men’ vibe, and I’m not a man-hater. I’m not a woman-hater,” she said. “So, I think now I was like, ‘Let me just give this guy a shot.’ He’s blown me up for, like, three straight months nonstop, and I’ve been ghosting him, and I was like, ‘You know what? Screw it. You’re cute.’ So, we’re going to hang out.”