“The torch isn’t being passed… it’s being shared.” At 99, Sir David Attenborough has finally spoken about Hamza Yassin — and Britain hasn’t stopped talking since. Hamza’s new trailer has surged past 28 million views in hours, but it’s one silent moment that has captured the nation: lying motionless in a freezing peat bog as a wild mountain hare gently brushes his beard. From behind the lens to the heart of the story, this isn’t just a career rise — it’s the birth of a new era of nature TV.  Watch the unforgettable moment and read Sir David’s emotional words

“The Torch Isn’t Being Passed — It’s Being Shared”: Sir David Attenborough’s Emotional Words Spark A New Era Of Nature TV.n

Britain Has Found Its New Voice For The Wild — And He Doesn’t Read From A Script

Forget the polished presenters reciting facts about badgers from cue cards. Britain’s new natural-history hero doesn’t fit the old mould at all.

He stands 6ft 6in tall, speaks with a soft Glasgow-Sudanese lilt, learned to track lynx before he could drive, cries when otters hold hands and once spent 42 nights sleeping in a hide just to film pine martens falling in love.

Last night, BBC One dropped the first trailer for Hamza’s Wild Britain, a six-part series landing in spring 2026 — and within four hours it became the most-watched BBC trailer of the past decade.

Hamza Yassin stands knee-deep in a freezing Highland river at dawn. A mother otter guides her pup into the water inches from his face. No music. No commentary. Just a whisper so quiet the mic barely catches it.

“She’s telling him the water will hold him, if he trusts it. Same thing my mum told me when we arrived in Scotland and I couldn’t speak a word of English.”

From Sudan To The Scottish Wild

Hamza arrived in rural Northamptonshire from Sudan aged just eight, unable to speak English and clutching a bird book from his father.

“Birds don’t care what language you speak,” his dad told him.

By 12 he was cycling ten miles before school to photograph kingfishers. At 16 he won Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year with a yawning fox cub that looked like it was laughing at the universe. Bangor University became less about lectures and more about living closer to puffins.

Then came the unseen decade. Planet Earth III. Springwatch. Countryfile. Always the man in muddy boots who could lie motionless for 14 hours until a badger decided he was harmless.

Crews nicknamed him the Otter Whisperer after he filmed wild otters playing with pebbles in the Cairngorms by simply becoming part of the scenery for six weeks.

The Glitterball That Changed Everything

His breakthrough wasn’t planned.

In 2022, he entered Strictly Come Dancing because his mum loved glitterballs and, as he joked, it might pay for a new hide. He won the series with Jowita Przystał — dancing with a rhythm he said he learned from watching golden eagles ride thermals.

Overnight, eight million viewers fell for the gentle giant who spoke about conservation between sambas.

The BBC moved fast. Hamza: Wild Isles followed in 2024. Then came the Emmy-nominated Hamza’s Sudan in 2025, where he returned to his birthplace to film the last northern white rhinos beneath the same stars he watched as a child. Critics called it the most emotional hour of television this decade. A New Era Of Nature TV

Now Hamza’s Wild Britain is being quietly positioned as the spiritual heir to Life on Earth.

Filmed almost entirely by Hamza himself, he still refuses a full crew because animals, he says, do not like strangers. The series promises moments never captured before: red squirrels teaching their young to balance on power lines, urban foxes using pedestrian crossings at night, golden eagles hunting through blizzards so fierce Hamza had to be roped to a cliff for three days.

The trailer’s unforgettable scene shows him lying flat in a peat bog at 4am, face inches from a mountain hare in winter white. The hare reaches out and touches his beard. Hamza does not move.

When it hops away, his voice cracks.

“Sometimes the wild decides you’re worth trusting. That’s the best feeling in the world.” Sir David’s Blessing

Sir David Attenborough has already given his rare approval.

“Hamza sees the natural world the way poets see love, with wonder that never ages,” the 99-year-old legend said. “The baton isn’t being passed. It’s being shared.” The Nation Responds

Social media is now flooded with children drawing otters wearing glittery bow ties for “Uncle Hamza.” Schools report record numbers of pupils saying they want to become rangers instead of YouTubers. The RSPB says junior membership has tripled in six months.

Hamza’s response was typically humble. He posted a photo of muddy wellies beside a child’s drawing of an otter holding a glitterball.

“I’m just the tall idiot who talks to animals,” he wrote. “Thank you for letting me into your living rooms. I’ll try to make the planet prouder than I am right now.”

Britain has found its new voice for the wild.

And it sounds like hope carried on a Highland breeze.

 “From tears to miracles…” After years of heartbreak, private battles and a fertility journey that nearly broke her, Gemma Collins has finally shared the news fans have been praying for. At 44, she confirms that she and fiancé Rami Hawash are expecting and planning to say “I do” in 2026 — transforming her darkest chapters into the start of a beautiful new dream.  Read Gemma and Rami’s emotional story below

From Tears To Miracles: Gemma Collins Confirms Baby And Wedding Plans For 2026

Gemma Collins, 44, confirms she and fiancé Rami Hawash will have a baby and get married in 2026 as she enjoys her final New Year’s Eve sipping champagne before becoming a mum

Gemma Collins, 44, has confirmed that she and fiancé Rami Hawash will have a baby and get married in 2026

Gemma Collins has entered 2026 with the biggest promise of her life — confirming that she and fiancé Rami Hawash will both welcome a baby and walk down the aisle this year.

The former TOWIE star, 44, who has never shied away from sharing her fertility struggles, took to Instagram as she toasted the New Year with what she called her “final glass of champagne” before becoming a mum.

The TOWIE star, who has been open about her battle with infertility, took to Instagram as she sipped her final glass of champagne ahead of becoming a mum while ringing in the New Year

Looking every inch the diva, Gemma partied with Rami and close friends including DJ Fat Tony at London hotspot The Ned, sharing a string of glamorous snaps from the night.

Alongside the photos, she wrote:
“The most fantastic NYE with our faves. It was the final drink of champagne as I have a wedding to plan!! Yes, I’m getting married this year and YES I’m having a baby.”

The TOWIE star, who has been open about her battle with infertility, took to Instagram as she sipped her final glass of champagne ahead of becoming a mum while ringing in the New Year

She added: “We had the most amazing evening at @thenedlondon — out of this world. The staff, the canopies, the entertainment, it just kept coming. You should all book now for next year.”

Gemma has been engaged to businessman Rami since 2024 and is already a devoted stepmum to his seven-year-old son Tristan.

Gemma, who is step mum to fiancé Rami’s son Tristan, seven, looked incredibly glamorous as the couple joined pals including DJ Fat Tony at London’s swanky The Ned hotel

The reality star has previously shared how she and Rami had considered surrogacy after struggling to conceive naturally, and that fostering had also crossed her mind, inspired by the fact her own mum was fostered.

Doctors have told Gemma she has a low level of AMH hormones, meaning she has a limited number of eggs, and she also lives with PCOS — a condition that directly affects the ovaries.

The couple have also spilled the beans on their ambitious wedding plans, revealing they want three ceremonies — one main event in the UK, another abroad, and a smaller formal celebration for close family and friends. And in true GC fashion, Gemma says that means multiple wedding dresses.

Gemma has suffered three miscarriages. Her first loss came in 2012, though she only felt able to speak publicly about it eight years later. She revealed she didn’t even know she was pregnant at the time and heartbreakingly said the baby “died in front of her” after she gave birth at home.

During the Covid pandemic in 2020, she suffered a second pregnancy loss, followed just months later by a third miscarriage after falling pregnant with then-boyfriend James Argent.

More recently, Gemma has also spoken about her health after turning to weight-loss injections. She admitted she was forced to pause the jab last summer after suffering a “gallbladder attack” that left her collapsing in pain.

Despite fears the medication may have played a role, she revealed she has now returned to it in small doses — microdosing at 2.5mg — after losing around 3½ stone and dropping from a size 26 to a size 20.

“I’ve given it a rest and really managed what I eat,” she told The Mirror. “With microdosing you don’t get all the side effects.”

Her long-term aim is to lose six stone, but she insists she isn’t chasing perfection.
“I’m never going to be stick thin — and I don’t want to be. It’s about being healthier,” she said.

After years of heartbreak, uncertainty and silent tears, Gemma is finally daring to dream again — raising a glass not to what she’s lost, but to the baby and wedding she hopes will define her future.

SAD NEWS:“I’m Ready Now”: Esther Rantzen’s Final Battle with Cancer Leaves the Nation in Tears

THIS JUST HAPPENED: “I’m Ready Now”: Esther Rantzen’s Final Battle with Cancer Leaves the Nation in Tears

At 83, British  TV legend Esther Rantzen – the beloved host of That’s Life! who once filled homes with laughter and purpose – is now quietly fighting the most devastating battle of her life: stage 4 lung cancer.

In a heartbreaking recent interview, Esther shared, “I know I don’t have much time left. But I’m not afraid. I just worry about my children…” Her raw honesty has brought countless fans to tears.

Despite the unbearable diagnosis, Esther has chosen dignity and peace over aggressive treatment. She’s opted for palliative care, focusing on spending her remaining days surrounded by her loved ones, rather than in and out of hospitals.

“The only thing I regret,” she admitted through tears, “is not having more time to hug my grandchildren.”

Once a beacon of strength and humor on British television, Esther now faces the end with incredible grace and courage. Her story is not just one of fame and public service — it’s a deeply human reminder of the quiet battles fought away from the spotlight.

Esther Rantzen’s journey — from the heights of stardom to the depths of personal struggle — is a powerful testament to resilience, love, and the heartbreaking beauty of letting go.

 “I AM GRIEVING THE LIFE I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO HAVE WITH MY CHILDREN…” Jesy Nelson has broken down in tears after sharing the heartbreaking truth behind her recent silence

Jesy Nelson has revealed devastating health news after welcoming her twin girls eight months ago.

In an emotional video shared on her Instagram on Sunday, the former Little Mix star explained that after ‘the most gruelling three or four months’ her daughters Ocean Jade and Story Monroe have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

The genetic neuromuscular disease causes progressive muscle weakness and wasting due to motor neuron loss.

Jesy, 34, was tearful as she explained that the condition ‘affects every muscle in the body down to legs, arms, breathing and swallowing’, adding that ‘essentially what it does over time is it kills the muscles in the body.’

Choking back tears the singer told the camera: ‘If it’s not treated in time your baby’s life expectancy will not make it past the age of two.’

She went on to explain that Great Ormond Street have advised that the girls ‘are probably never going to be able to walk or regain their neck strength so they will be disabled’.

Jesy Nelson has revealed some devastating health news after welcoming her twin girls eight months ago

She explained that after ‘the most gruelling three or four months’ her daughters Ocean Jade and Story Monroe have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy

She added: ‘The best thing we can do right now is get them treatment and hope for the best.’

Jesy welcomed her twin daughters with partner Zion on May 15, 2025.

She spent much of her difficult pregnancy in hospital before the girls were delivered at 31 weeks which was followed by a stay in the NICU.

The singer opened her video by explaining that it was her mother who first noticed the twins were not moving as much as expected.

Jesy and Zion also realised the girls were struggling to feed properly, but were reassured by health visitors and GPs that as their babies were born premature they may be delayed in hitting certain milestones and not to compare their children to others.

‘After the most gruelling three, four months and endless appointments the girls have now been diagnosed with a severe muscular disease – SMA Type 1,’ she then explained.

‘Once the girls got treated, it was a very rapid process because time is of the essence with this disease’ Jesy said of the twins’ treatment plan from Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, adding that there is no cure for SMA.

She said the girls have had their treatment over the past few weeks which ‘I am so grateful for because without it they will die.’

‘It has just been endless hospital appointments, I feel like the hospital has become my second home and I feel like I have had to become a nurse because I have to put them on breathing machines and do stuff that no mother should have to do with their child,’ she added.

Jesy, 34, was tearful as she explained that the condition ‘affects every muscle in the body down to legs, arms, breathing and swallowing’

Choking back tears the singer told the camera: ‘If it’s not treated in time your baby’s life expectancy will not make it past the age of two’

Her friends and followers were quick to offer their support in the comments section

Jesy broke down as she admitted: ‘The last few months have been the most heartbreaking time of my life. I literally feel like my whole life has done a 360. I almost feel like I am grieving a life I thought I was going to have with my children.

‘I truly believe my girls will defy all the odds with the right help and do things that have never been done.’

She ended her video by explaining she wanted to make the post to help others and to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis in children as well as the signs to look for which include floppiness in babies, bell-shaped bellies and rapid breathing.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a disease that weakens a patient’s strength by affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord.

Those affected never gain the ability to walk, eat or breathe.

SMA is the number one genetic cause of death for infants.

It is genetic and passed from parent to child.

There are four primary types of SMA—I, II, III and IV, which are based on age of onset and the physical milestones achieved.

Type I

Onset is shortly after birth
Weakness
Difficulty breathing, sucking and swallowing
Never reach the developmental milestone of being able to sit on their own
Children with type 1 SMA can survive for a number of years

She also stressed the need for a heel prick test at birth ‘which can literally save their legs, and so many parts of their body’.

Children are born with SMA if both parents have a faulty gene that causes the condition — one in 40 are a carrier.

Prior to 2019, babies with SMA type 1 often wouldn’t survive until their second birthday, and infants with the milder type 2 would never walk, facing life in a wheelchair as well as multiple surgeries and respiratory infections.

But in the past five years treatments have been approved for use on the NHS that can stop the disease in its tracks.

The catch is that they need to be started within the first weeks, or even days, of life.

As babies in the UK aren’t tested for SMA, for many the diagnosis comes too late for this. Campaigners and senior experts are pushing for that to change.

SMA stems from a fault with the SMN1 gene, which should stimulate the ­production of SMN protein that maintains the health of the nerve cells involved in the transmission of signals between the brain and spinal cord and the muscles, which control movement.

In the absence of this protein, these nerve cells (called motor neurons) die off and so the muscles — particularly in the legs, chest and arms — don’t get the message to move, and so waste away.

The nerve cells die off so swiftly that even short delays in treating SMA can make the difference between a baby growing up able to walk and develop normally, or becoming severely disabled.

With SMA type 1, 95 per cent of motor neurons can be destroyed before the age of six months.

However, there are three treatments that stop the disease progressing — if given in time — that have been approved on the NHS. The drugs can be life-changing but only if started within weeks of birth.

Experts say that if SMA was included in the newborn blood spot test — where a blood sample taken with a heel-prick at five days old is examined for nine genetic conditions including cystic fibrosis — infants with SMA could receive one of these treatments in time.

Yet the UK National ­Screening Committee (NSC), the body that advises ­government and the NHS about screening programmes, decided not to add SMA to the newborn screening ­programme in 2018 after concluding there wasn’t ­evidence to support the move.

The singer opened her video by explaining that it was her mother who first noticed the twins were not moving as much as expected

Ocean Jade and Story Monroe were born at just 31 weeks old, after Jesy was diagnosed with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) – a rare condition that can put one or both babies at risk.

Before being released from hospital the twins had been receiving treatment in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Jesy recently opened up about their premature births, telling fans: ‘Nothing or no one will ever be able to prepare you as a parent for NICU.

‘It’s the most scary overwhelming feeling of emotions not being able to feel like you can protect your babies.

‘Naturally as a mother you just want to hold them and comfort them when they cry but you can’t because there are what feels like a million wires coming out of them and tubes and masks in the way with people poking and prodding them, it breaks your heart into a million pieces.

‘Having them reunited for the first time ever today was the most magical feeling I will never be able to describe. The strongest little girls I’ve ever known who really do have the most inspiring story to tell.’

In March 2025 during her pregnancy, Jesy had to undergo an emergency procedure after suffering complications and was advised to remain in hospital until she was at least 32 weeks into her pregnancy.

Throughout the ordeal, her partner Zion admitted he and Jesy, who was seven months pregnant at the time of her procedure, had ‘grown to understand each other on a deeper level‘.

He told OK!: ‘I think it’s at these times when you really, really know what love you have and what your relationship means.

Ocean Jade and Story Monroe were born at just 31 weeks old, after Jesy was diagnosed with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)

They announced they were engaged earlier this year

Jesy announced she was expecting twins with her boyfriend Zion back in January after rumours they had split

She was open about her pregnancy and birth struggles

‘And I think for me and Jess, this has just taken it to a whole other level of us knowing we are literally made for each other.’

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He said the couple had also tried to make the hospital as much of a home as possible.

‘There’s a couch that turns into a bed that we pushed next to the hospital bed, so we’ve made our own double bed.

‘And it’s like we’ve moved in. The nurses just said, “Oh, my God. It looks so nice in here. It looks so homely.”‘

Jesy announced she was expecting twins with her boyfriend Zion back in January 2025 after rumours they had split.

Originally from south London, Zion was born and raised in a Nigerian household by his mother and grew up listening to Gospel music.

It was his football coach who then introduced the star to rap influences, and he began listening to Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and Usher.

Zion then decided to pursue music, recording his own tunes and sharing them online via SoundCloud.

TRTAGEDY CONFIRMED: A former British schoolgirl, just 15, is now confirmed among the victims of the Swiss bar inferno — as authorities reveal all victims have been identified

A 15-year-old British schoolgirl has been identified as a victim of the New Year’s Eve Crans-Montana ski resort bar fire.

The body of the victim, believed to be Charlotte Niddam, was reportedly identified with the help of Zaka, the Israeli emergency services organisation.

‘This is a very painful and difficult moment,’ said Zaka official Nachman Dickstein, according to Channel 12.

‘We’re still at work here with all of the officials, local authorities, Jewish communal representatives and an Israeli delegation to ensure that every stage [of the process] is carried out with sensitivity and the appropriate respect for the deceased and their families.’

In a post on social media, her family said: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter and sister, Charlotte.

‘Details regarding the funeral arrangements will follow shortly. It is most likely on Thursday in Paris. Thank you for all your support those last few days.’

On Friday, Immanuel College – a private Jewish school in Hertfordshire previously attended by Niddam – issued a statement to confirm she was missing.

‘We are reaching out with an urgent request for our school community to come together in support of Charlotte Niddam’, the statement read.

The body of the victim, believed to be Charlotte Niddam, was reportedly identified with the help of Zaka, the Israeli emergency services organisation

‘Charlotte was a student at Immanuel College, and her family have now moved back to France.

‘The families have asked that we all keep them in our thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time. We are all praying for a miracle for Charlotte and the others, and want the families to feel the full strength of the Immanuel College community’s support’.

Images of the missing teen were shared in a post on the Instagram account, @cransmontana.avisderecherche, set up to help locate survivors.

The Instagram account said the teen was a babysitter, and that she visited the Alpine ski resort very often.

Friends at her former UK school also posted a series of pictures of Charlotte on TikTok.

One friend called Mia wrote on the social platform: ‘My sweet sweet special Lottie I love you more than the meaning of life. I need my best friend I miss you.’

Another friend, Summer, posted a compilation of videos of the two pals together, captioning the post: ‘I miss my best friend @Charlotte niddam #CransMontana.’

Niddam and her family lived in an affluent area close to Watford, Hertfordshire, before leaving the UK.

The teenager was described by a former neighbour as ‘kind’ and ‘so clever’.

All 40 people who died in the tragedy have now been formally identified, more than half of whom were teenagers.

The youngest victims were two 14-year-olds – a French boy and a Swiss girl.

Twenty-six of the fatalities were aged 14 to 18. The oldest victim was a 39-year-old French man.

In total, there were 10 Swiss males aged 16 to 31; 11 Swiss females aged 14 to 24; one 24-year-old woman who held dual Swiss-French nationality; three 16-year-old Italian boys and two Italian girls aged 15 and 16 and five French males aged 14 to 39.

Two French woman aged 33 and 26; a 15-year-old girl with triple British-French-Israeli nationality; a 16-year-old boy who held dual Italian-UAE nationality; an 18-year-old Romanian boy; a Belgian 17-year-old girl; a Portuguese 22-year-old woman and an 18-year-old Turkish boy, were also identified.

Images of the missing teen were shared in a post on the Instagram account, @cransmontana.avisderecherche, set up to help locate survivors

A dramatic video captured the moment the ceiling of a Swiss ski bar caught fire

A Valais police statement read: ‘Following the New Year’s Eve fire in Crans-Montana, the final 16 victims have been identified.

‘Identification efforts conducted by the Valais Cantonal Police, the Disaster Victim Identification team, and the Institute of Legal Medicine have led to the identification of 16 more victims of the fire at the ‘Le Constellation’ bar on January 1, 2026.

‘Therefore, all 40 people who died in the New Year’s fire have been identified.’

A number of the victims have been named but no further information will be released, police said.

The Daily Mail has approached the Foreign Office for comment.

In addition to the official tally, Antonio Tajani, Italy’s deputy prime minister, confirmed on Sunday that the three Italians’ bodies would be flown home on a ‘state flight’.

They have been named as Achille Barosi, 16, from Milan, Giovanni Tamburi, 16, from Bologna, and 17-year-old golfer, Emanuele Galeppini, from Genoa, who had dual citizenship and lived in Dubai.

Those who have been publicly identified include a young boxer named Benjamin Johnson, who ‘left us a hero, having come to the aid of his friend’, a social media post from the Swiss Boxing Federation said on Sunday.

Another teenager, Tristan Pidoux, has also been reported dead by a spokesperson for the family.

Italian 17-year-old Emanuele Galeppini, Italian 16-year-old Chiara Costanzo and Swiss 16-year-old Arthur Brodard have also been named.

Mourners attended a mass this morning at the Chapelle Saint-Christophe before joining the silent march up the hill to the Le Constellation bar, the site of the tragedy.

Emergency service workers were among those who gathered for the service – led by Bishop Jean-Marie Lovey of Sion – and left flowers at a makeshift memorial.

Those who have been publicly identified include a young boxer named Benjamin Johnson, who ‘left us a hero, having come to the aid of his friend’, a social media post from the Swiss Boxing Federation said on Sunday

Footage shows flames ripping through the Crans-Montana club as revellers continue singing, dancing and shouting – unaware they are already trapped in extreme danger

In video footage someone can be seen trying desperately to extinguish the fire, but within seconds it takes hold, erupting into a deadly fireball that engulfs the packed bar

Swiss authorities said the process of identifying victims had been difficult because of the severity of the blaze.

In another tale of heroism similar to Johnson, Tahirys Dos Santos, a French football player was seriously injured in the fire after he went to rescue his girlfriend, Coline, who was trapped inside the Constellation bar.

Originally from Mont-Saint-Martin, the 19-year-old who plays for Metz, suffered severe burns to his body and was transferred from Switzerland to Germany by air ambulance.

His French club said it was saddened to hear the news and was working to have him transferred to a hospital closer to home as soon as possible.

‘Deeply affected by this news, the club’s management, players, coaches, and employees are in shock and are sending their thoughts to Tahirys as he battles his injuries,’ the club said in a statement on Facebook.

Christophe Hutteau, Dos Santos’s agent, told BFM TV that the footballer had fled the bar but returned when he realised his girlfriend was trapped inside.

‘He went back in to rescue her from the flames. He’s not only a victim, he’s a hero,’ he said.

Investigators said on Friday that they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year’s Eve revelers.

Authorities planned to look into whether the sound-dampening material on the ceiling conformed with regulations and whether sparklers were permitted for use in the bar.

The candles, which give off a stream of upward-shooting sparks, were the same type that is commonly available for parties, officials said.

Officials said they would also look at other safety measures on the premises, including fire extinguishers and escape routes.

Beatrice Pilloud, the attorney general for the Valais region, warned of possible prosecutions if any criminal liability is found.

ENGAGED… AND THEY KEPT IT SECRET! Will Young and Jessie Wynter are OFFICIALLY ENGAGED — and fans are only just finding out now

Love Island’s Will Young and Jessie Wynter are engaged!

After months of speculation, the couple have confirmed they are set to tie the knot, sharing romantic proposal snaps on social media on Sunday.

The pair, who met on the iconic reality series in 2023, secretly got engaged on December 9, 2025.

Posting on Instagram, Will wrote: ‘The love of my life said yes. 09.12.25,’ next to a series of sweet photos.

The snaps show Will on one knee as he pops the all-important question, while other images capture the celebrations.

One photo features a close-up of Jessie’s huge sparkler, and another is an adorable selfie of the newly engaged pair.

Love Island’s Will Young and Jessie Wynter are engaged! After months of speculation, the couple have confirmed they are set to tie the knot, sharing romantic proposal snaps on social media on Sunday

The pair, who met on the iconic reality series in 2023, secretly got engaged on December 9, 2025

In the caption, Will continued: ‘On the 9th of December I asked Jessie to marry me.

‘Since then, we’ve been celebrating with each other and Jessie’s family, just us, with no outside noise, exactly how we wanted it.

‘We wanted to soak up this moment together and be fully present before sharing it with the world.

‘We still feel like we’re living in a dream. I can’t believe we’re engaged. My heart has never felt so full of love.’

He continued to explain how he had been planning this moment ‘and keeping the biggest secret from Jessie’.

He admitted ‘it wasn’t easy’ but affirmed that ‘every second was worth it’.

Will continued: ‘Jessie deserves the world and I can’t wait to spend my life giving it to her.

‘Since we met on Love Island three years ago I’ve been the happiest boy in the world.

Posting on Instagram, Will wrote: ‘The love of my life said yes. 09.12.25,’ next to a series of sweet photos

Will and Jessie pictured on Love Island 2023

‘From the very beginning I knew I wanted Jessie to be my fiancée, I just knew it had to be perfect.

‘I searched everywhere for the right place. I know how much she loves the ocean and the mountains and there’s nowhere she loves more than home.

‘Every time we come to Tasmania Jessie takes me to her favourite views and just sits and admires how beautiful Tasmania is, so when I found this spot, I knew it was the one.

‘We are so incredibly happy,’ he added.

Concluding the caption, Will wrote: ‘I love you with all my heart, Jessie and I promise to love you for the rest of my life.

‘Here’s to making you the happiest girl in the world, forever. And thank you for making me the happiest man alive.’

Jessie commented on the post, writing: ‘The most perfect day. I love you so much.’

It comes after Jessie and Will revealed they are ready to start a family together as they opened up about taking their relationship to the next level.

Jessie and Will have been living at his family’s 700-acre farm near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire since leaving Love Island and have revealed they are ‘currently building a home’ on Will’s family farm.

It comes after Jessie and Will revealed they are ready to start a family together as they opened up about taking their relationship to the next level

Jessie revealed that she has ‘ticked off’ her travel plans and is now open to having children with boyfriend Will.

Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail, Jessie said: ‘I told Will, I’m not having a baby until I’ve travelled, I’ve got a house and I feel complete.

‘So, do you know what he did the next week? Let’s go travel Italy for a month and that’s what we did. So, you know, all of them things are now ticked off, we’ve done everything now.’

Will added: ‘We can have a baby and get married and we’re currently building a home on the farm at the moment.

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‘We’ve already got two donkeys, five alpacas, three goats, two pigs and 10 baby lambs. We’re starting our family.’

Despite not being engaged at the time, the happy couple also revealed their future wedding plans as they hope to tie the knot in Jessie’s native country Australia followed by a second wedding in the UK.

Jessie detailed: ”We’re obviously not engaged but we want to get married in Australia, it’s happening in Tasmania with my close family.

Will said: ‘We’re having an intimate wedding in Tasmania and then we’re having an influencer party. So Tasmania is like closest friends that we’ve had since we’ve been together and the second one will be a UK party wedding.’

‘Weddings can be stressful and I was like, we wanna have a really small intimate wedding in Tasmania where we don’t have to worry about getting the photos we can just enjoy it’, Jessie explained.

Will added: ‘I just want to make Jessie the happiest guy.’

“SO GRATEFUL FOR YOU”… Nicola Peltz has shared an emotional message praising husband Brooklyn Beckham — after he reportedly declared his relationship with his estranged parents is “over.”

Nicola Peltz publicly praised her husband Brooklyn Beckham, saying she was ‘so grateful’ for him, after reports claimed he had declared his relationship with his parents was ‘over.’

The actress and billionaire heiress, 30, shared a pointed New Year message on social media as the Beckham family feud continued to rumble on.

In a heartfelt Instagram Story, Nicola posted images of the people closest to her and wrote: ‘So grateful to start the New Year with these beautiful humans.’

Brooklyn, 26, was prominently tagged in the post as the couple once again appeared to distance themselves from David and Victoria Beckham.

Alongside the message, Nicola shared a loved-up photo of herself and Brooklyn, believed to have been taken in Florida.

In the snap, the pair were wrapped in each other’s arms outdoors at sunset, with palm trees and a pastel orange sky behind them.

Nicola Peltz publicly praised her husband Brooklyn Beckham, saying she was ‘so grateful’ for him, after reports claimed he had declared his relationship with his parents was ‘over’

The actress and billionaire heiress, 30, shared a pointed New Year message on social media as the Beckham family feud continued to rumble on

Brooklyn wore a backwards beige cap and a black T-shirt, while Nicola smiled brightly in a cream knit jumper and jeans, holding an iced coffee as her husband hugged her close.

The loved up couple appeared happy and relaxed and the image radiated unity, amid the ongoing family tension.

Nicola also tagged her brother Bradley, her brother Zach Peltz’s girlfriend Aislinn Carne, and several close friends, including Kenya Jones, Alison Albright and Lovette Candice, making it clear where her loyalties lay as the New Year began.

In another image she also posted a picture of herself with Brooklyn and her brother Bradley in the same spot, signalling that her focus remains firmly on her husband and chosen inner circle.

In a further twist, it appears the influencer has turned off her comments on her posts from the past two days.

The post came as reports emerged that Brooklyn had told friends his relationship with his parents was ‘over,’ following months of strain that culminated in David, 50, and Victoria, 51, being blocked on Instagram.

While the Beckhams spent New Year’s Eve at their Cotswolds home, Brooklyn and Nicola rang in 2026 partying in South Florida, where they watched rapper 50 Cent perform at Miami hotspot E11EVEN.

Despite David sharing nostalgic family photos online – including a throwback image of Brooklyn as a teenager – insiders claimed the gesture failed to heal the rift.

In a heartfelt Instagram Story, Nicola posted images of the people closest to her and wrote: ‘So grateful to start the New Year with these beautiful humans’

In another image Nicola posted a picture of herself with Brooklyn and her brother Bradley signalling that her focus remains firmly on her husband and chosen inner circle

Brooklyn, 26, and the rest of his family are locked in a bitter feud, which saw both David, 50, and Victoria, 51, get blocked on Instagram last month

He reportedly declared his relationship with his estranged parents is ‘over’ as he partied with his wife Nicola in Florida on New Year’s Eve

While the distraught former footballer and fashion designer posted photos of Brooklyn on social media, the budding chef seemingly snubbed the olive branch as he watched 50 Cent perform

Meanwhile, David was evidently keen to build a bridge over troubled water while sharing a series of family photos with Instagram followers, among them a shot of Brooklyn as a teenager

The budding chef and his wife appeared carefree as they danced, sang and shared intimate moments from their night out, showing no outward signs of family heartache.

A source told The Mirror: ‘While things between [Brooklyn] and his parents are over, he is still very fond of his grandparents. There is a lot of love for them, and that has never faltered.’

Over the festive period David’s mum Sandra and Victoria’s mother Jackie Adams both reached out to Brooklyn after he had been absent from every key family event over the course of the year – among them his father’s milestone 50th birthday celebration and long awaited recent investiture.

A source went on: ‘David and Victoria will never give up trying to secure a reconciliation between them and their son.

‘Nothing will change that, and they live in hope. He will always be their son, and they are not going to stop putting on record their feelings.’

In his New Year post the former footballer captioned the shot of him and his eldest son: ‘I love you all so much.’

Further shots included David with sons Romeo, Cruz and daughter Harper, while a final image featured wife Victoria and all for four of her children, with the caption: ‘You are my life.’

The post was promptly re-shared by wife Victoria who accompanied the image of David and Brooklyn with an affectionate love heart.

Princess Andre has shared a cryptic post after her show ignited a bitter clash between Peter Andre and Katie Price

Princess Andre has shared a cryptic post about the ‘lows and emotional moments’ of the last year after her reality show sparked a vicious row between her parents.

The daughter of exes Peter Andre and Katie Price, 18, let cameras into her life last year for ITV’s The Princess Diaries but her glamour model mum hit out after being deliberately excluded from filming.

Katie expressed her frustrations at being ‘disrespected’ and ‘disregarded’, claiming that Peter and his management team were behind the snub. It was then revealed Peter and Princess’s step-mum Emily MacDonagh won’t appear in the second series.

Now, Princess has hinted at the toll the family turmoil took on her as she shared a round-up post to celebrate the New Year.

‘Wow… what a year,’ she wrote on Instagram on Friday. ‘It’s been full of highs and lows, emotional moments, and a lot of growth.

‘I’ve learned so much about myself and I’m genuinely proud of what I’ve achieved.

Princess Andre has shared a cryptic post on Instagram on Friday about the ‘lows and emotional moments’ of the last year after her reality show sparked a vicious row between her parents

The daughter of exes Peter Andreand Katie Price, 18, let cameras into her life last year for ITV’s The Princess Diaries (Pictured) but her glamour model mum hit out after being deliberately excluded from filming

‘I’m beyond grateful for every experience, every lesson, and every person who has supported me along the way.’

She added: ‘To anyone who might feel like this year has been tough, you’ve made it through and remember that there’s always light at the end of the tunnel.

‘I can’t wait to see what 2026 brings for me! I’m wishing you all the happiest year ahead.’

It comes after it was reported Katie has filmed scenes for the second series of her daughter Princess‘s reality show.

The former glamour model, 47, did not appear in the debut run of The Princess Diaries, which launched on ITV last year and followed Princess, 18, as she began building a career in the public eye.

The series featured her dad Peter, step mum Emily and brother Junior, but Katie was missing from the line-up after previously revealing she had been prevented from taking part at the request of Princess’ management team.

However, as Princess continued filming for two further seasons, alongside her brother Junior, it has been suggested the situation has shifted dramatically behind the scenes.

A source told The Sun: ‘Katie has been filming some scenes for the new series of The Princess Diaries.’

Now, Princess has hinted at the toll the family turmoil took on her as she shared a round-up post to celebrate the New Year

Katie expressed her frustrations at being ‘disrespected’ and ‘disregarded’, claiming that Peter and his management team were behind the snub

The series featured her dad Peter Andre, step mum Emily MacDonagh (pictured) and brother Junior, but Katie was missing from the line-up

They explained that Katie’s involvement would not be full-time but would still be visible to viewers.

‘She will appear on various video calls with her daughter like on FaceTime and things, so she will have a presence in the upcoming episodes,’ they said.

The source added that the move represented a clear reversal from last year.

They added: ‘It’s quite the turnaround as Katie was banned from appearing last time around, but she is a huge part of Princess’s life and both Princess and Katie wanted her mum to be in the show.’

The Daily Mail contacted ITV, Princess Andre, Peter Andre and Katie Price’s representatives for comment at the time.

Series One of The Princess Diaries showed the teen at home with her family, including Peter and stepmother Emily, while Katie appeared only via a voice recording.

The show proved so popular with viewers that it was confirmed to have picked up two more seasons.

It is thought Peter and Emily have pulled out of the upcoming new season following backlash from Katie.

Pete and Katie, who share Junior and Princess, were married for four years before splitting up in May, 2009, with their divorced finalised later that year (pictured 2006)

Insiders told the Daily Mail that the influencer made the decision after discussions with her pop star father, 52, who agreed to step back, along with Emily, 36, to quieten the ‘noise’ surrounding his ex-wife Katie’s absence from the show.

When the first series was released in August last year, Katie vented her fury over being snubbed from Princess’ first-ever reality show during an angry outburst on her podcast.

She was responding to claims that she was damaging her daughter’s growing image due to her well-documented personal problems, including drug and alcohol addiction, drink-driving arrests, and multiple bankruptcies.

Katie said: ‘I want the best for Junior and Princess, and I would never get in the way of it.

‘But what hurt my feelings, and it does upset me, is when your kids grow up, you go to their assemblies, you go to their Christmas things, you go to their awards, you go to their football matches or gymnastics, you’re involved in everything they do.

‘And knowing that, what my career has been, Princess is taking that same path, trying to do the same as what I’ve done, which I absolutely love and adore Princess.’

‘But I have not been allowed to go on any photo shoot, no signings or Superdrug openings or anything like that. Why? Because I’m not allowed and I’m not welcome.

‘And it puts Princess in a situation because I don’t want her to feel she has to choose between me and her work because I want her to do well. And I have said to Princess, just see how it feels for me because I should be there supporting you, I want to be there to support you like my family did. And I’m your mum, and especially as you’re doing stuff that I did, I’m proud of you and want to be there.’

“PEOPLE SAID WE’D NEVER LAST…” Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has fired back at critics tearing into his very unconventional living arrangement — then dropped the shock truth behind his 40-year marriage to Jackie Llewelyn-Bowen

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has hit back at critics who think his unconventional living situation is ‘strange’.

The interior designer, 60, lives with his wife Jackie, their two grown-up daughters, Hermione, 26, and Cecile, 29, and their husbands Dan and Drew – as well as their four grandchildren, Albion, 8, Demelza, 3, Romily, 1, and Eleanora, 18 months.

Laurence set tongues wagging when he first announced the unusual arrangement that the family would be living all under one roof at his six bedroom Cotswolds manor house.

In an exclusive interview with Daily Mail, Laurence delighted in speaking about his tight family unit and hit back at haters who disagree with the idea.

He said: ‘I still think a lot of people think it is a bit strange. But actually, it is a very kind of straightforward and instinctive way of a family being together.

‘It’s a very, very odd idea that came out of the 20th century, this idea of of children leaving the home. Actually, traditionally, you stayed if you all worked on the farm together or you worked in the shop together, so in a funny sort of way, we’re just kind of reviving that, but it made great sense for us.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has hit back at critics who think his unconventional living situation is ‘strange’ (pictured with his wife Jackie)

Laurence set tongues wagging when he first announced the unusual arrangement that the family would be living all under one roof at his six bedroom Cotswolds manor house

‘You know, we live in a big house. It was very much just me and Jackie. Why do we not then bring the children and their children in with us?’

Speaking about how the family deal with being in each other’s company every day, Laurence added: ‘There are moments where you’ve got to work quite hard.

‘But I think that happens in any family, but we confront it and get on with them.’

Amid the madness of his busy household, Laurence still manages to keep the spark alive with his wife Jackie.

The smitten couple, who have been together for over four decades, celebrated 35 years of marriage this year.

He said: ‘In January, we will basically have been together for 41 years. So, I mean, that is that’s a big chunk of lifetime.

‘We were very good at making a commitment and in those 41 years, there have been moments where we’ve had to work very hard to make sure that we were still getting on, that we weren’t still sparkling off each other.

‘And I think that’s something that some people are quite quick to give in about.’

Laurence lives with Jackie, their two grown-up daughters, Hermione, 26, and Cecile, 29, and their husbands Dan and Drew – as well as their four grandchildren

The six bedroom property is having to be adapted to cater for the 10 of them

Laurence also has dogs and cats who reside at the countryside home

The sprawling property has impressive gardens

Laurence is gearing up for another exciting release of his property series, House Of The Year alongside judges Jane Larmour, James Fairley and Patricia McGinnis

The designer continued: ‘You do have to find positives. It’s not a Disney movie. You do wake up in the morning and you do feel grumpy. You do kind of have moments where things p*** you off.

‘I’m quite a tolerant person. That’s cool. That works really well. I’m quite laid back. There are times when Jackie is very energised, but, I mean, after 41 years together, you know the ins and the outs. You know the kind of warning signs.’

Laurence is gearing up for another exciting release of his property series, House Of The Year alongside judges Jane Larmour, James Fairley and Patricia McGinnis.

House Of The Year returns to BBC iPlayer and BBC One Northern Ireland with the first five episodes available to watch from Monday 5 January.

In each episode, three new homes will compete for one of five places in the grand final where they could be crowned – House Of The Year.

The grand final will broadcast February 9.

Laurence said: ‘I am very proud of House Of The Year and was involved in the first iteration back in 2010 and it was, and still is, a brilliant way of showcasing a kind of aspirational vision of the housing landscape in Northern Ireland.

‘What I love about coming back to it now, is the fact there is such an immense ramp up in terms of individuality, personality and creativity. I think people no longer feel they must do things in a “grown-up” way.

‘People are letting their “freak flag” fly and are doing things their own way!’

The most famous suit in reality television is officially back in the closet—and ready for the cameras. After a high-profile and controversial departure that left a permanent void in the franchise, Chris Harrison has sent the entertainment world into a tailspin by announcing his monumental return to the genre he helped build.

This isn’t just a quiet homecoming; Harrison is promising a “new era of television” that goes beyond anything fans saw during his twenty-year tenure on The Bachelor. The announcement comes at a time when ratings for the original franchise have fluctuated, leading many to believe that the “King” is returning to reclaim his throne and save the brand from its own stagnation.

A Comeback Bathed in Scandal

Chris Harrison isn’t returning with an apology; he’s returning with an edge. In his initial teaser, Harrison hinted that his new projects will pull back the curtain on the “darker side” of reality romance, addressing the very scandals that led to his hiatus. Insiders claim he has been quietly developing a series that combines the classic search for love with a “raw, unfiltered” look at the production process itself.

The return is reportedly backed by a massive production deal that gives Harrison more creative control than he ever possessed at ABC. This “new chapter” is expected to lean into the drama that fans crave, while finally allowing Harrison to speak his mind without the constraints of a traditional network script.

Shocking Twists and New Romantic Stakes

While the details of his specific show remain under wraps, Harrison teased that the “rules of the game” have completely changed. He suggested that the new format will involve “shocking twists” that challenge the sincerity of the contestants in ways never before seen on national television.

The strategy appears to be a direct challenge to modern dating shows that rely on “clout-chasing” influencers. Harrison’s new venture is rumored to focus on high-stakes romance where the consequences of “playing a character” are far more severe than just a bad edit. He is positioning himself as the only host who can truly navigate the “emotional minefield” of televised love.

The Industry Reacts to the King’s Move

The news has divided the “Bachelor Nation” alumni. While some former leads have expressed excitement at seeing their mentor return to the screen, others are wary of the “scandal-driven” approach Harrison is promoting. Regardless of the reaction, the buzz alone has proven that Harrison remains the most talked-about figure in the industry.

Network executives are reportedly on high alert as Harrison’s comeback threatens to siphoning off viewers who have grown tired of the “sanitized” versions of current dating shows. With his signature “most dramatic season ever” catchphrase now likely evolving into something much more personal, the stage is set for a ratings war unlike any other.

“The hiatus is over, and the gloves are off,” a source close to Harrison’s production team shared. “Chris isn’t just back to host; he’s back to dominate. He knows where all the bodies are buried in this industry, and he’s ready to use that knowledge to create the most addictive television of the decade.”