Rachel Ward has hit back at trolls who have criticised her appearance online when she took to Instagram last month to promote her ethical meat initiative Farmthru

Rachel Ward has hit back at online trolls who took aim at her appearance after she shared a video promoting her ethical meat business, Farmthru.

Rachel said that she felt sorry for those who were critical of her appearance in the clip
 
Ward attends the World Premiere of ‘Beautiful Kate’ as part of the Sydney Film Festival 2009 at the State Theatre on June 13, 2009 in Sydney, Australia

The 68-year-old Thorn Birds star took to Instagram last month to thank customers for supporting the initiative throughout 2025. Rachel runs the beef cattle farm in Australia alongside her husband Bryan Brown, 78, whom she married in 1983 just months after they first met while filming the iconic mini-series The Thorn Birds.

The couple famously portrayed husband and wife Luke O’Neill and Meggie Cleary on screen, and went on to welcome three children — Rosie, 42, Matilda, 39, and Joe, 34.

But while promoting her farm work, Rachel was stunned by the cruelty of some responses to her post.

“I read she’s 68. Looks way older! I’m 62 and can’t believe she’s only a few years older than me,” one commenter wrote. Another added: “OMG what the hell happened to u? U were so pretty???”

A third claimed her appearance was the result of “years of neglect”.

However, many fans rushed to her defence, with one writing: “For god’s sake, horrible comments – she was, is beautiful and doing an incredible job.”

Responding directly, Rachel revealed she felt nothing but sympathy for those who attacked her looks.

“Thanks, you dear lady, coming to my defence,” she replied.

“I just feel sorry for those poor souls who fear ageing so much. They will learn that it’s ultimate freedom as a woman to let youth and beauty go.

“It was lovely while it lasted, but there’s so much more to life. You can’t know its pleasures until you get there.”

Rachel has long been candid about both life and love. Speaking in 2019, she reflected on the chemistry between her and Bryan while filming The Thorn Birds.

“He had nice pecs. I mean, you know, it’s pretty chemical, isn’t it? It’s pretty basic,” she admitted. “There’s not much thought goes into it. I fancied him. That was about it.”

When asked who made the first move, she laughed: “He was slow as a wet week. Really took forever. I think I probably did.”

The doctor widower of JFK’s granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg faces bringing up two young children alone after her tragic death from blood cancer aged just 35.

George Moran was praised by his late wife in a soul-baring New Yorker essay last month revealing her terminal diagnosis and must now juggle his grief, a demanding job and caring for his three-year-old son Edwin and one-year-old daughter Josephine.

‘Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts,’ a tribute from George, his children and other Kennedy family members read in an Instagram post that announced Tatiana’s death on Tuesday.

Just last month, Schlossberg revealed in a candid essay for The New Yorker – published on the 62nd anniversary of her grandfather’s assassination – that she had been given a year to live.

In the piece, Schlossberg praised Moran for his support throughout her treatment, writing: ‘George did everything for me that he possibly could.

‘He talked to all the doctors and insurance people that I didn’t want to talk to; he slept on the floor of the hospital; he didn’t get mad when I was raging on steroids and yelled at him that I did not like Schweppes ginger ale, only Canada Dry.’

She added, ‘He would go home to put our kids to bed and come back to bring me dinner. I know that not everyone can be married to a doctor, but if you can, it’s a very good idea.

‘He is perfect, and I feel so cheated and so sad that I don’t get to keep living the wonderful life I had with this kind, funny, handsome genius I managed to find.’

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Tatiana Schlossberg, a 35-year-old mother of two, died on December 30, just six weeks after she revealed she was battling blood cancer

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In an essay announcing her diagnosis, Schlossberg praised her doctor husband, George Moran (left), 36,  for his support throughout her treatment

Schlossberg was the daughter of former US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, JFK’s only surviving child, and designer Edwin Schlossberg.

She studied at Yale for her undergraduate degree, where she met her future husband, Moran, now an attending urologist at Columbia University.

Schlossberg later earned a master’s degree in United States history from the University of Oxford and pursued a career as a journalist.

The couple married in 2017 at the Kennedy compound on Martha’s Vineyard, with former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick officiating the ceremony.

They lived in a $7.68 million apartment in New York City’s Upper East Side, but in Schlossberg’s New Yorker essay, she revealed she spent much of the last year of her life in and out of the hospital.

Schlossberg said she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a type of blood cancer, in May 2024.

Doctors only found the disease through routine blood tests after she gave birth to her second child.

In her piece, Schlossberg said the diagnosis came when a doctor noticed an imbalance in her white blood cell count.

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The couple met while studying at Yale, and share two children, Edwin, three, and Josephine, one

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Schlossberg (pictured with her mother and brother meeting Prince William) was the daughter of former US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, JFK’s only surviving child, and designer Edwin Schlossberg

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They lived in a $7.68 million apartment in New York City’s Upper East Side, but in Schlossberg’s New Yorker essay, she revealed she spent much of the last year of her life in and out of the hospital

‘A normal white-blood-cell count is around four to eleven thousand cells per microliter. Mine was a hundred and thirty-one thousand cells per microliter,’ she wrote.

‘It could just be something related to pregnancy and delivery, the doctor said, or it could be leukemia,’ she recalled.

Schlossberg was eventually diagnosed with a ‘rare mutation called Inversion 3’ which ‘could not be cured by a standard course.’

Schlossberg said she was bewildered by the news, and said despite being nine months pregnant, she was routinely exercising and ‘didn’t feel sick.’

‘I did not – could not – believe that they were talking about me. I had swum a mile in the pool the day before, nine months pregnant. I wasn’t sick. I didn’t feel sick. I was actually one of the healthiest people I knew,’ she wrote.

Schlossberg said she spent five weeks at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital after giving birth, before she was transferred to Memorial Sloan Kettering for a bone-marrow transplant.

She then underwent grueling chemotherapy at home, and in January, she joined a clinical trial of CAR-T-cell therapy, a type of immunotherapy against certain blood cancers.

In a devastating blow following the news, Schlossberg said she was eventually told by doctors that she had just a year left to live.

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Schlossberg said she was eventually told by doctors that she had just a year left to live

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The couple married in 2017 at the Kennedy compound on Martha’s Vineyard, with former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick officiating the ceremony

Schlossberg wrote in her essay: ‘For my whole life, I have tried to be good, to be a good student and a good sister and a good daughter, and to protect my mother and never make her upset or angry.

‘Now I have added a new tragedy to her life, to our family’s life, and there’s nothing I can do to stop it.’

Schlossberg’s tragic death is the latest hammer blow for her mother Caroline, who has been beset by a series of horrific tragedies over the course of her life.

Her father, President John F. Kennedy, was assassinated in Dallas in November 1963, five days before Caroline’s sixth birthday.

Five years later Caroline’s uncle Robert Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles.

In 1994, Caroline’s mother Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis – the former First Lady of the United States – died of lymphoma at the age of sixty four.

And in 1999 Caroline lost her only sibling, John F. Kennedy Jr.  JFK Jr, also known as John John, crashed his plane into the Atlantic Ocean off Martha’s Vineyard.

The accident also killed his wife Carolyn Besette and Carolyn’s sister Lauren Bessette.

Caroline has been married to Edwin Schlossberg since 1986 and has two other children, 37-year-old Rose and 32-year-old Jack.

Emmerdale icon Sammy Winward is still in the dark as her daughter Mia Winward-Dunn reveals she is expecting her first baby — after two years of painful silence between mother and child.

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Mia Winward-Dunn has announced that she is pregnant with her first child — but in a cruel twist, the 20-year-old has not shared the news with her famous mother, Emmerdale star Sammy Winward, or her father, former footballer David Dunn.

The OnlyFans model revealed the bittersweet update today as she showed off her blossoming baby bump, admitting that the moment should have been filled with joy — but is instead clouded by the fact she has been estranged from her parents since summer 2024.

The heartbreaking rift erupted when Sammy, best known for playing Katie Sugden in the ITV soap, reportedly cut ties with her daughter over Mia’s decision to create adult content online. The family have not spoken in nearly two years.

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 “I Haven’t Reached Out to Them Yet”

Opening up about why her parents remain unaware of her pregnancy, Mia said:

“I haven’t reached out to them yet and they don’t really know how to contact me. I am emotionally vulnerable while I’m pregnant and I really don’t want a big, stressful situation.”

The young mum-to-be admitted she is longing for moments she should be sharing with her mum — like shopping for baby clothes — but fears reopening wounds that are still raw.

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 A New Life, A New Direction

Mia has also confirmed she has now officially quit OnlyFans, revealing she stopped creating content the moment she discovered she was expecting.

Once dubbed a ‘party girl’, she now lives a quiet rural life in the Lake District with the father of her unborn child — a partner she has been with for a year but has chosen to keep out of the spotlight.

Despite her fallout with her parents, Mia insists she does not regret her OnlyFans career, saying it gave her “the best year or two of my life” and allowed her to travel the world and work with incredible people.

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 Painful Words That Still Linger

The feud cut deeply, with Mia previously revealing her dad once branded her a “w***e” over her decision to join the adult site — something that still haunts her.

Now carrying her own child, she says the situation has forced her to reflect on the bond between parent and child:

“Now that I have my own baby inside me, I just couldn’t imagine not speaking to my child.”

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 Hope for Healing?

Although the relationship remains fractured, Mia has hinted she is ready to rebuild bridges — admitting there is still “a lot to forgive” and that the healing process has barely begun.

She has also revealed there is one family member she remains in contact with, though she has chosen not to name them.

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What should be one of the happiest chapters of her life is unfolding in silence — without her mum knowing she is about to become a grandmother.

And for fans of Emmerdale, it’s a reminder that behind the glamour of fame lie family stories far more complicated than anything seen on screen.

Coronɑtion Street’s Lucy Fɑllon reveɑled thɑt her bɑby dɑughter hɑd to be tɑken to hospitɑl in recent dɑys(Imɑge: Instɑgrɑm)

Coronɑtion Street’s Lucy Fɑllon reveɑled thɑt her bɑby dɑughter hɑd to be tɑken to hospitɑl in recent dɑys. The ɑctress, who plɑys Bethɑny Plɑtt on Corrie, sɑid her dɑughter, who wɑs born in Jɑnuɑry, wɑs “reɑlly sick”.

Tɑking to sociɑl mediɑ on Mondɑy, 27 October, Lucy, 29, reveɑled thɑt her dɑughter Nɑncy hɑd come down with ɑ sickness bug, ɑll while bɑttling ɑ series of sinus infections, ɑs well ɑs teething. Speɑking to the cɑmerɑ in ɑ pɑir of pink pyjɑmɑs ɑnd ɑ cosy dressing gown ɑt home, the soɑp stɑr opened up ɑbout her stressful weekend, ɑdmitting thɑt she no longer “knows” who she is ɑnymore.

She sɑid: “I didn’t wɑnt to come on ɑnd be reɑlly ɑttention seeking but here I ɑm. We hɑve hɑd ɑ weekend, hɑven’t we? We hɑve hɑd ɑ weekend. It hɑs been filled with sickness, ɑnd A&E visits ɑnd everything. I don’t know who I ɑm ɑnymore. But poor Nɑncy is literɑlly so sick.

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Lucy sɑid her dɑughter, who wɑs born in Jɑnuɑry, wɑs “reɑlly sick”(Imɑge: Instɑgrɑm)

“Look ɑt her eye, I just cɑnnot. I cɑnnot even cope, she hɑs been vomiting, she hɑs ɑ throɑt infection, ɑn eɑr infection ɑnd ɑn eye infection. She hɑs two top teeth coming through ɑnd ɑ sickness bug, cɑn you cope? But yeɑh, thɑt’s just ɑ reɑlity check. Life comes ɑt you reɑlly fɑst.”

Lucy pɑnned the cɑmerɑ to her young dɑughter, who hɑd ɑ visibly inflɑmed eye ɑs she plɑyed ɑnd sɑt on her mum’s lɑp.

Lucy ɑnd her pɑrtner Ryɑn ɑre currently living with his pɑrents while they continue to renovɑte their own home in West Lɑncɑshire. They met in 2020 on ɑ dɑting ɑpp following her split from Tom Leech.

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Coronɑtion Street’s Lucy Fɑllon is ɑ mum of two(Imɑge: Lucy Fɑllon Instɑgrɑm)

Their first child, son Sonny, wɑs born in Jɑnuɑry 2023 ɑnd ɑ yeɑr lɑter, Lucy fell pregnɑnt with Nɑncy, ɑnd reveɑled she wɑs terrified to tell her bosses ɑt Coronɑtion Street.

Reflecting on breɑking the news of her second pregnɑncy, she told The Sun: “I wɑs in the green room with everybσɗy ɑnd they were tɑlking ɑbout story lines, ɑnd I felt teɑrs fɑlling. I cɑlled Cɑroline, our cɑst liɑison, ɑnd she wɑs like, ‘This [pregnɑncy] is good news. Why ɑre you crying?’

“Then I went into the producer’s office in teɑrs ɑnd she wɑs obviously reɑlly nice ɑbout it. I’d built it up, thinking everyone wɑs going to be so ɑnnoyed.”

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Lucy welcomed little Nɑncy eɑrlier this yeɑr, to join son Sonny(Imɑge: Lucy Fɑllon Instɑgrɑm)

Now, ɑfter becoming ɑ mum of two, Lucy no longer films for more thɑn two consecutive dɑys – something she enjoys ɑs she often gets to wɑtch the drɑmɑ unfold, without being ɑt the centre of it.

Lucy returned to Coronɑtion Street in July this yeɑr, shɑring ɑ snɑp from her dressing room, cɑptioning her uploɑd: “And just like thɑt, she’s bɑck.”

She ɑnd Ryɑn went public with their relɑtionship in June 2021 ɑfter lockdown restrictions ended, meɑning they were ɑble to properly dɑte one ɑnother ɑfter meeting online.

Owen Cooper’s teary-eyed co-star Stephen Graham and proud dad Andy watched on as the teen made history at the Golden Globes on Sunday.

Owen, 16, scooped the gong for Supporting Actor at this year’s star-studded awards – in the midst of studying for his GCSE exams.

The win also makes him the second-youngest male Globe winner of all time, behind The Champ star Ricky Schroder, who won the new star of the year award in 1980 at nine years old.

As he took to the stage to accept the award, Owen reflected on his ‘incredible journey’ to the packed room of Hollywood A-listers.

He said: ‘Standing here at the Golden Globes. Wow. It does not feel real whatsoever. What an incredible journey me and my family have been put through, we are forever grateful.

‘What started off as something I thought I might be OK at, I might be awful, I took a risk and went to drama classes, I was the only boy there, it was embarrassing. But I got through it and I’m still very much an apprentice, still learning every day from the people in front of me who inspired me, I wouldn’t be here without you guys.

Owen Cooper’s teary-eyed proud dad Andy as well as his Adolescence co-star Stephen Graham watched on as the teen made history at the Golden Globes on Sunday

His co-star Stephen Graham was seen wiping tears away from his eyes as Owen got on stage to accept his honour

Owen, 16, scooped the gong for Supporting Actor at this year’s star-studded awards – in the midst of studying for his GCSE exams

Owen went on to thank those involved with Adolescence before ending with a rousing message and a nod to his beloved Liverpool FC – which appeared to leave the room baffled.

He said: ‘Bring on 2026. You’ll never walk alone.’

Owen had beaten his co-star Ashley Walters, along with Billy Crudup (The Morning Show), Walton Goggins and Jason Isaacs from The White Lotus and Tramell Tillman (Severance) to the honour.

His proud dad Andy beamed with pride as he watched his teenage son accept the award, while his co-star Stephen Graham, who played his on-screen father, was also full of joy for him.

Snaps from the ceremony, which took place at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton Hotel, showed Andy become teary-eyed as Owen made his speech on stage.

Stephen Graham also won an award for his performance on the night.

Graham was presented with his acting prize by Leonardo DiCaprio, with whom he shared a warm embrace as he took the stage to deliver his acceptance speech.

Owen’s proud dad Andy watched on as his son made his speech at the awards

Stephen couldn’t seem any prouder of his younger co-star and on-screen son following the win

Jack Thorne, left, embracing actor Owen Cooper

(L-R) Philip Barantini, Owen Cooper, Erin Doherty, Hannah Walters, Stephen Graham, Mark Herbert, Ashley Walters, Jeremy Kleiner and Jack Thorne

Jack Thorne, center, flanked by Stephen Graham, center left, and Owen Cooper, as they appear with other cast members of Adolescence after winning the award for best limited series

Ashley Walters, Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, Hannah Walters, Stefan Raab, Jeremy Kleiner, Philip Barantini, Erin Doherty and Jack Thorne at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes

As he took to the stage to accept the gong, Owen reflected on his ‘incredible journey’ to the packed room of Hollywood A-listers

He also showered praise on his wife Anna Walters, who also worked on Adolescence as both an actress and executive producer.

‘I’ve said it before, but you saved my life. You saved my life,’ Graham said touchingly from the stage. ‘And to my two beautiful children, Grace and Alfie, I love you to the moon and back forever.’

He also spared warm words for ‘my dad, my pops, my hero, and I would just like to dedicate this particular award to my mom and all my friends and family, you all know exactly who you are. Without you, none of this is possible.’

Supporting actress Erin Doherty also took home gold, dedicating her victory in part to therapists and earning a round of applause from the audience for doing so.

‘I didn’t wanna assume, but I feel like we all know, go to therapists,’ she said. ‘I just think life can be tough, mental health is everything, so thank you therapists, and it was an honour to play one. Thank you so much.’

Adolescence also triumphed in the highest category for which it was eligible – Best Limited TV Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for TV.

Elsewhere, Timothee Chalamet has soared over Leonardo DiCaprio – who stars in One Battle After Another – as the betting favorite to win the coveted Best Actor Oscar as he earned the top honor at the Golden Globe Awards 2026 for Marty Supreme (directed by Josh Safdie).

Before Award season it was 51-year-old DiCaprio who was the odds favorite to take home the coveted gong, but now Chalamet is expected to win the top acting prize at March’s Academy Awards according to regulated exchange and prediction market Kalshi.

However, DiCaprio’s flick One Battle After Another (directed by Paul Thomas Anderson) did earn the last laugh at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on Sunday night as the film not only triumphed over Chalamet’s project but also beat out Blue Moon, Bugonia, No Other Choice, and Nouvelle Vague for Best Picture – Comedy Or Musical.

One Battle After Another was the most awarded film of the night with four but will no doubt face stiff competition in the Oscars race from Hamnet (directed by Chloe Zhao) as it earned the last award of the night in the Best Picture – Drama category over Frankenstein, It Was Just An Accident, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, and Sinners.

On the television side, it was The Pitt (created by R Scott Gemmill), The Studio (created by Evan Goldberg, Alex Gregory, and Peter Huyck), and Adolescence (created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne) which earned wins in the drama, comedy or musical, and limited series categories, respectively.

Meanwhile, 30-year-old Chalamet surely had tongues wagging as he barely acknowledged girlfriend Kylie Jenner during his acceptance speech for Marty Supreme.

Timothee Chalamet has soared over Leonardo DiCaprio – who stars in One Battle After Another – as the betting favorite to win the coveted Best Actor Oscar as he earned the top honor at the Golden Globe Awards 2026 for Marty Supreme (directed by Josh Safdie)

The French-speaking actor had another major awards show moment as he earned Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy and abruptly ended his speech by saying: ‘To my parents and partner, I love you. Thank you so much.’

It was noticeably a much more muted acknowledgement for Jenner, 28, as he boldly declared her love for her at last week’s Critics Choice Awards 2026.

Chalamet beat out an impressive field led by Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another as the field also featured: George Clooney – Jay Kelly, Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon, Lee Byung-Hun – No Other Choice, Jesse Plemons – Bugonia.

 One Battle After Another led all winners with four including the aforementioned Best Picture – Comedy Or Musical gong along with Best Director and Screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson and a surprise Best Supporting Actress win for Teyana Taylor.

One Battle After Another has already had a very successful Awards Season 2026 run but will face a formidable opponent in Hamnet – starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal – which earned the top prize Best Picture – Drama.

 Buckley earned one of the top acting gongs of the night as she earned Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama.

The 36-year-old Irish actress triumphed over an A-list field including: Jennifer Lawrence – Die, My Love, Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value, Julia Roberts – After the Hunt, Tessa Thompson – Hedda, and Eva Victor – Sorry, Baby.

Adolescence swept their categories as it finished the night winning Best Limited TV Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for TV over: All Her Fault, The Beast in Me. Black Mirror, Dying for Sex, and The Girlfriend.

Noah Wyle kept up his winning ways after winning at last week’s Critics Choice Awards 2026 as he was earned Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series – Drama for The Pitt (created by R Scott Gemmill).

Wyle also led the beloved HBO show to the top television honor as The Pitt was honored with Best TV Series – Drama.

Another big winner was The Studio as it earned Best TV Series – Musical or Comedy in addition to a Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series win for Seth Rogen.

Ryan Thomas has spoken candidly about his “biggest worry” as a dad — and shut down claims that his teenage daughter Scarlett has had an easy ride into showbiz thanks to her famous family.

The Coronation Street legend, 41, is father to three children: 16-year-old Scarlett, whom he shares with ex-partner and fellow Corrie star Tina O’Brien, plus Lilah, three, and Roman, five, with fiancée and former TOWIE favourite Lucy Mecklenburgh.

Proud dad Ryan Thomas with daughter Lilah, three, and son Roman, fiveCredit: Mark Hayman

But don’t call them a blended family.

“We’re just a solid family, and that’s how it will always be,” Ryan insists.

Ryan Thomas and his daughter Lilah. 11 Ryan jokes around with Lilah on our adorable Father’s Day shootCredit: Mark Hayman

After playing Jason Grimshaw on Corrie for 16 years, winning Celebrity Big Brother in 2018 and dazzling fans on last year’s Dancing On Ice, Ryan says fatherhood is the role he’s proudest of.

“When I sit round the table with all my kids and Luce, I think, ‘I made this.’ That’s when I really appreciate what I’ve got,” he says.

Ryan with girlfriend Lucy Mecklenburgh, their kids Lilah and Roman, and Scarlett, Ryan’s daughter from a previous relationshipCredit: Ryan Thomas Instagram

Despite joking he will never have another child, Ryan admits Scarlett is now his biggest concern.

“I don’t wake up with her every morning or know what she’s doing,” he explains, adding that moving the family back to Manchester earlier this year was all about being closer to her.

Ryan flexes his muscles with son RomanCredit: Mark Hayman

Brothers Scott, Adam and Ryan with dad DougieCredit: Instagram

“When we lived in Essex, she was always coming down at weekends, but that stopped as she got older. You reach that age when friends become more important than parents — and I really missed the day-to-day stuff.”

Scarlett landed her first major TV role at just 14, starring as Izzy Charles in BBC drama Waterloo Road alongside her uncle Adam Thomas — sparking whispers that she’s a so-called “nepo baby”.

Ryan was recently back on Corrie filming the exit story line of his on-screen mum Eileen Grimshaw, played by Sue CleaverCredit: ITV/Danielle Baguley/Shutterstock

Ryan is having none of it.

“Everyone thinks she gets a lift up from family, but she worked damn hard to get that job,” he says firmly.
“She went through the same audition process as everyone else — she didn’t get a free ride.”

Ryan with daughter Scarlett, who he insists isn’t a nepo baby

With more than 900,000 followers on the family’s viral TikTok account, @Thethomasfam__, Ryan admits there are now “conversations” about a possible family reality show.

“People keep saying we’re the UK Kardashians,” he laughs. “It wasn’t the plan — but now TV production companies are getting in touch.”

Ryan with his ex and Scarlett’s mum, fellow Corrie star Tina O’Brien

But behind the social media smiles lies deep-seated heartache.

Ryan became visibly emotional as he spoke about his father, ’70s soul singer Dougie James, who died suddenly in November 2020.

“I miss him every day,” he admits.
“I’ve got his ashes in my living room — he watches me every night. I can’t bring myself to bury him yet.”

Ryan and Lucy are all smiles with their kids

His dad left the family when Ryan was just 12, leaving him to help raise younger brothers Adam and Scott.

“I was waiting for him to come back every day,” Ryan recalls quietly.
“That experience made me the father I am today.”

Family by the pool. 11 The family often make hilarious YouTube and TikTok video

Despite getting engaged to Lucy in 2019, the couple are still no closer to setting a wedding date.

“We’re always renovating or moving,” he explains. “We are having the conversations — it will happen — but right now, life is just busy.”

The pair make time for regular date nights and even plan child-free holidays, but for Ryan, Father’s Day is about one thing only.

“As long as I’m sitting round the table with my family, that’s all that matters to me.”

And this year, he says proudly, he even gets to show off his two youngest kids on the front of Fabulous magazine.

“How cool is that?” he grins.

MONTY DON’S EPIC COMEBACK SHoCKER: The gardening god isn’t retiring—he’s unleashing a jaw-dropping new BBC series.

Monty Don, the beloved British horticulturist and longtime host of “Gardeners’ World,” is set to captivate audiences once again with a fresh BBC series premiering in January 2026, dispelling any notions that the 70-year-old icon is slowing down. Titled “Monty Don’s Rhineland Gardens,” the three-part program will see Don exploring the cultural and historical ties between four European countries through their gardens, all connected by the majestic Rhine River. The announcement comes amid speculation about Don’s future on television, following a poignant “last show” episode of “Gardeners’ World” in December 2025, but fans can breathe easy—Don’s passion for plants remains as vibrant as ever.

The series, airing on BBC Two starting Friday, January 16, 2026, promises a scenic journey from the Netherlands through Germany and France to Switzerland, uncovering how gardens reflect national identities and shared histories. In the first episode, Don delves into the Rhine’s role as a natural and cultural artery, visiting sites like a park repurposed from disused factories—a nod to industrial heritage reborn as green spaces. “According to the BBC, the new programme will see Monty travel along the Rhine, crossing four countries and taking in ‘the importance of history,’” a promotional description states, highlighting Don’s signature blend of storytelling, practical advice, and serene narration. Viewers can expect breathtaking visuals of diverse landscapes, from formal estate gardens to wild riverside plots, interspersed with Don’s tips on seasonal planting and sustainable practices.

Don, born in Germany in 1955 to British parents and raised in Hampshire, has been a fixture on British screens since the 1990s. His breakthrough came with “Gardeners’ World” in 2003, where his down-to-earth style—often featuring his golden retrievers Nell and Patti—turned him into a household name. Over two decades, he’s inspired millions to pick up trowels, emphasizing gardening’s therapeutic benefits amid modern stresses. “Gardeners’ World,” which wrapped its 2025 season with a special episode on December 19, saw Don and his dog Ned bidding a temporary farewell, leaving fans emotional and speculating about retirement. “The BBC presenter and his dog Ned will appear in the last episode of the year before the show returns in January 2026,” a statement clarified, but the wording fueled rumors.

In reality, “Gardeners’ World” is slated to return in March 2026, with Don confirmed as host through the end of the year. The interim period allows for “Rhineland Gardens,” a project that expands Don’s repertoire beyond British borders. This isn’t his first international venture; series like “Monty Don’s Italian Gardens” (2011) and “Monty Don’s Paradise Gardens” (2018) have explored global horticulture, blending travelogue with expertise. “Rhineland Gardens” continues this tradition, focusing on the Rhine’s 760-mile path as a metaphor for interconnectedness in a divided Europe.

Don’s enduring appeal lies in his authenticity. A former jewelry designer who turned to gardening after a business setback in the 1980s, he’s openly discussed personal struggles, including depression and the loss of his dog Nigel in 2020—a moment that united viewers in grief. “Gardening is my therapy,” Don has said in interviews, crediting his Longmeadow garden in Herefordshire as a sanctuary. Fans flooded social media with support after the “last show” announcement, with one writing on X: “Monty Don’s calm charm makes gardening feel like pure joy.” Another queried: “Is Monty in a new 2026 series of GARDENERS WORLD?! Or hasn’t the new series got a name yet?”

The BBC’s decision to greenlight “Rhineland Gardens” reflects Don’s box-office draw. “Gardeners’ World” consistently pulls in over 2 million viewers per episode, and his books, like “The Gardening Book” (2023), top bestseller lists. Executives see him as a bridge between generations, appealing to eco-conscious millennials while retaining boomer loyalists. “Monty’s not slowing down; he’s starting again,” a fan page on Facebook proclaimed, echoing the excitement. The series also aligns with broader trends in programming, emphasizing sustainability amid climate change. Don, a vocal advocate for organic methods, often critiques chemical-heavy practices, as in his 2024 comments on neonicotinoids.

Production details reveal a meticulous shoot. Filmed over summer 2025, the series captures seasonal shifts along the Rhine, from Dutch tulip fields to Swiss alpine meadows. Don’s narration, recorded in his home studio, adds intimacy. “He discovers an extraordinary range of gardens along the way – including a park created from disused factories,” teases the Episode 2 synopsis, set for January 23. Companion content, including podcasts and online guides, will offer planting tips tailored to UK viewers.

Don’s health has been a concern, with back issues forcing a 2023 break from “Gardeners’ World.” Yet, he reassures fans: “I’m fit and ready,” he told Yahoo News in December 2025. His commitment extends to charity; as president of the Soil Association, he promotes biodiversity. The new series may touch on these themes, linking European gardens to global environmental challenges.

Anticipation is high. Forums buzz with countdowns, and retailers report spikes in gardening gear sales. “Expect breathtaking gardens, seasonal tips, and Monty’s signature calm charm,” a BBC promo promises. For Don, it’s about legacy: “Gardening connects us to the earth,” he’s said. As “Rhineland Gardens” debuts, it reaffirms his role as Britain’s green guru.

With “Gardeners’ World” resuming in spring, Don’s schedule remains packed. Whether exploring foreign soils or tending his own plot, his influence endures, proving that at 70, he’s far from done.

“She saved 400 animals. He disowned her fundraiser.”  Jodie Marsh has unleashed an explosive rant after Paul Weller’s team publicly distanced him from a charity auction meant to keep Fripps Farm alive. Jodie says she feels betrayed by someone she’s adored for years — while struggling to protect the sanctuary she built after losing her mum. This feud isn’t about fame… it’s about survival. Full story bellow

Charity Turns Into Celebrity War — Jodie Marsh Accuses Paul Weller Of Crushing Her Fundraiser In Her Darkest Hour

Jodie Marsh has never been one to stay silent — but this week her anger spilled over in spectacular fashion after a charity auction she launched to save her animal sanctuary was publicly disowned by Paul Weller.

The 47-year-old former glamour model had proudly announced that rare Weller memorabilia – including a gold disc, signed posters and concert tickets – would be auctioned to raise vital funds for her beloved Fripps Farm, which now shelters more than 400 rescued animals in Essex.

But within hours, the singer’s official X account dropped a bombshell.

“Paul wants it known that a recent auction that has gone live for competition prizes and memorabilia is not official and not endorsed by him,” the statement read.

The move sent shockwaves through Jodie’s followers — and triggered a blistering Instagram outburst from the farm founder herself.

In a now-deleted video, Jodie accused the 67-year-old rock legend of distancing himself not because of the auction — but because of who she calls a friend.

“Paul Weller has got the hump because I’m friends with Nigel Farage,” she claimed. “So he’s disassociated himself from the auction. That’s fine. But it’s sad that people can’t respect others having different opinions and friends.”

Visibly furious, she insisted the items were genuine and said she had every right to auction them.

“It’s disappointing when someone you’ve supported, promoted and adored for years suddenly cares more about image than helping animals who desperately need it,” she said. “I think that’s very sad.”

Jodie went further, pointing out that while Weller has publicly backed international humanitarian causes such as Gaza fundraisers, he allegedly refused to lend his name to something “much closer to home”.

She also claimed the memorabilia belonged to Paul’s late father John — who once managed the musician — and said the sale had the backing of Nicky Weller.

Sources close to the situation say Fripps Farm is in urgent need of donations to keep its doors open, with soaring costs threatening the sanctuary that became Jodie’s entire world after her mother Kristina died from cancer in 2020.

“Watching my mum die during Covid changed everything,” Jodie previously revealed. “Hospitals had sent cancer patients home. I gave up my career to care for her. After that, fame didn’t matter anymore.”

Instead, she poured her heart — and savings — into Fripps Farm.

“What makes me happy is rescuing animals,” she said. “It’s the only thing I’ve ever truly wanted.”

Now, caught in a bitter clash with one of Britain’s most revered musicians, Jodie faces not just financial pressure — but a deeply personal fight to protect the sanctuary born from her grief.

And for the woman who once said, “If I had enough money no one would ever see me again,” this is one battle she clearly never expected to fight in public.

Katie Price has officially split from her boyfriend JJ Slater after two years together. The reason she gave reportedly left JJ shocked, prompting him to pack his bags and move back to Essex

Katie Price has officially split from her boyfriend JJ Slater after nearly two years together, with the reality TV star speaking out to confirm the shocking reason behind her decision

Katie Price has split from her boyfriend JJ Slater after almost two years together, with sources revealing the former glamour model has finally accepted the relationship has no long-term future.

The 47-year-old reality TV icon, who began dating the Married At First Sight UK star in early 2024, is said to have ended the romance after months of private doubts over whether JJ was “husband material”.

Although Katie had publicly insisted the couple were going strong, insiders claim cracks in their relationship had become impossible to ignore. One source explained that while Katie hoped her concerns would fade, they only intensified with time, leading her to realise she couldn’t picture herself walking down the aisle for a fourth time.

JJ, 32, was reportedly left devastated by the split and has since packed his bags and moved back to his home in Essex. According to those close to the pair, he genuinely believed they were building a future together — but Katie ultimately saw things very differently.

The couple’s romance began shortly after Katie’s split from former fiancé Carl Woods, marking yet another high-profile chapter in her complicated love life. At one stage, Katie even spoke openly about the possibility of having another child with JJ, which would have been her sixth.

JJ rose to fame on the 2023 series of Married At First Sight UK, where he made headlines after forming a controversial connection with transgender bride Ella Morgan, despite being matched with another contestant during the experiment.

During their relationship, JJ stood by Katie through several health scares, particularly as fans expressed concern over her dramatic weight loss and increasingly gaunt appearance. Katie later addressed the speculation herself, explaining that she was undergoing medical tests to investigate the unexplained changes to her body.

In April 2024, JJ spoke candidly about their romance, admitting he wished it had been Katie waiting for him at the altar on Married At First Sight. He said at the time that all he wanted was to make her happy, insisting they were both adults who wouldn’t waste time on a relationship without a future.

However, despite those heartfelt words, it appears the relationship has now run its course — with Katie choosing to walk away rather than pursue another marriage she no longer believed in.

30 minutes ago! Emily Atack spoke out for the first time after being accused of using weight-loss tricks when sharing heartwarming photos from her Christmas holiday — and the real reason behind her weight loss has left fans stunned.

Emily Atack‘s Christmas carousel of photos have sparked an outrageous reaction from her followers, some of whom have accused her of using weight-loss jabs.

The Rivals star, 36, looked gorgeous as she posed for the Instagram snaps which were captioned ‘Christmas – a small selection of some fave outfits and beautifully busy tables that give me heartburn just looking at them.’

Emily posed in a selection of chic looks including skinny jeans and a black leather dress and colorful shrug, alongside snaps of her festive feasts and pub trips with pals.

Her comments section was soon brimming with messages but many fans rushed to defend the star after some suggested she had turned to weight loss aids.

‘Skinny jabs are jabbing’ wrote one follower as another asked ‘on the jabs? Looks good tho.’

Others questioned: ‘Are you on Mounjaro?’ and ‘That jab is making its rounds!’

One fan pointed out in defence of Emily: ‘These comments! Aren’t we over talking about women’s bodies?’

‘The thing is, women can’t win. We are either too fat or too skinny. While I appreciate you admiring her a bit larger, her size or any woman’s size is not for public comment. Let’s just say she is stunning,’ agreed another.

Another said: ‘Its amazing that she’s posted a whole reel of lovely Xmas photos and 80% of the comments are about her body.’

Emily’s celeb pal Katherine Ryan also had her say, simply writing ‘GIRL’ with a string of fire emojis.

A representative for Emily has been contacted by the Daily Mail for comment.

The actress welcomed her first child with her scientist fiancé Alistair Garner, in June 2024, a baby boy named Barney.

Just months after the birth Emily revealed she had been inundated with questions about her weight, but had refused to rush back to the gym.

Speaking to Jamie Laing on his Great Company podcast in November 2024, Emily shared: ‘There’s something quite liberating about having a baby. Your body goes through so much and you genuinely look at your body as a completely different vessel.

Her comments section was soon brimming with messages but many fans rushed to defend the star after some suggested she had had turned to weight loss methods

Emily posed in a selection of chic looks including skinny jeans and a chic black leather dress and colourful shrug alongside snaps of her festive feasts and pub trips with pals

One fan pointed out ‘These comments! Aren’t we over talking about women’s bodies?’ whilst comedian Katherine Ryan also had her say, simply writing ‘GIRL’ with a string of fire emojis

‘Being pregnant and being desexualised, looking at your body, you create a human inside you, then you give birth to your child – which by the way is mental – you get home and the first thing people say to you is, when are you going to get back in the gym?’

Emily laughed: ‘Are you kidding? I’ve just created a human, I am exhausted! I’ve just tried to push a human out of me and had it ripped out of my stomach.

‘The last thing I want to do is go to the gym but the first thing you’re expected to do is get back into shape.

‘Where’s the congratulations for being a mother? Instead it’s when are you going to get the baby weight off… I’m not back at the gym at the minute, I’ve actually put on more weight since giving birth. I’m just enjoying this bit.’

Emily revealed that she’s always had a ‘healthy relationship’ with her weight but was unprepared for the comments she’d receive in her breakout role as Charlotte Hinchcliffe in The Inbetweeners.

‘Everybody started talking about my weight,’ she explained. ‘There was a whole Facebook page dedicated to me/Charlotte Hinchcliffe. I couldn’t believe how awful it was, people talking about my weight.

‘People would then try and be positive and say “at least we’re seeing curvier girls now playing sexier roles on television”. I didn’t even know I was curvy!

‘I was a size eight, a tiny little body, but to some people it was the first time they’d seen a girl that wasn’t really, really skinny. They were used to seeing very underweight actresses playing the sexy girls.’

Speaking about the juxtaposition of posing for lads’ mags while simultaneously being trolled online, she added: ‘Some people were saying I’m sexy and beautiful and others saying I’m fat and ugly. It was so confusing.

Mum of one Emily said months after welcoming her son: ‘There’s something quite liberating about having a baby. Your body goes through so much and you genuinely look at your body as a completely different vessel- pictured in September 2024

Emily, pictured in summer 2025, has revealed that she’s always had a ‘healthy relationship’ with her weight

The actress welcomed her first child with her scientist fiancé Alistair Garner, in June 2024, a baby boy named Barney

The Rivals star shared photos of her group dinners and pub trips, joking that the ‘beautifully busy tables are giving me heartburn just looking at them’

Just months after the birth Emily revealed she had been inundated with questions about her weight, but had refused to rush back to the gym

‘Luckily I’ve never ever had any unhealthy eating habits, or dieting, I’m so f***ing lucky that I’ve never in my life.

‘I don’t go on diets. There have been times in my life where I’ve thought I’ve got to lay off the wine for a bit and get in shape for this new role or for my mental health I’ve gone to the gym a bit more but I’ve never become thinner because of being called fat. I’ve had to train my brain.’

Emily revealed her engagement news last summer on Instagram, with a loved-up snap with her shirtless fiancé Alistair, 40, showing off her dazzling diamond ring, with the caption: ‘It’s Friday, I’m in love’.

The couple have known each other for almost three decades as her mother is the sister of Alistair’s stepmother Jane Garner.

They were introduced after Emily’s aunt started dating Alistair’s father Stephen Garner in the early 90s, eventually getting married in 1994, before Stephen tragically passed away in 2023, leaving Emily devastated.