Brooklyn Beckham’s wife Nicola Peltz is believed to have ruled out attending family events amidst their ongoing family feud and it relates to Romeo

Nicola Peltz has been at loggerheads with her in-laws, the Beckham’s(Image: INSTAGRAM)

Nicola Peltz won’t be seen at any upcoming Beckham family events for one key reason. The American billionaire has been at the centre of controversy after she and her husband Brooklyn Beckham failed to attend any celebrations for his dad, David’s recent 50th birthday.

The Beckham family threw a string of celebrations including a private event at their home in the Cotswolds before heading to France before rounding up their events with a boozy A-list dinner party in Notting Hill, London, on Saturday. However, despite being in London and Brooklyn allegedly telling his family they will be attending – they failed to show up.

Nicola Peltz has been at loggerheads with her in-laws, the Beckham’s(Image: INSTAGRAM)

Nicola Peltz won’t be seen at any upcoming Beckham family events for one key reason. The American billionaire has been at the centre of controversy after she and her husband Brooklyn Beckham failed to attend any celebrations for his dad, David’s recent 50th birthday.

The Beckham family threw a string of celebrations including a private event at their home in the Cotswolds before heading to France before rounding up their events with a boozy A-list dinner party in Notting Hill, London, on Saturday. However, despite being in London and Brooklyn allegedly telling his family they will be attending – they failed to show up.

Reports claim that Brooklyn had later offered to meet his dad in private but his offer was rejected, with the wannabe chef being told that the family would be celebrating together. However, it’s since emerged that Nicola, who has been accused of “controlling behaviour” may have played a part in their decision to snub the Beckham’s.

Romeo’s girlfriend Kim Turnbull is believed to be at the centre of the drama(Image: Instagram/romeobeckham)

Romeo Beckham,22 shared in November last year that he was dating model and DJ Kim Turnbull, 25 after the pair had been liking one another’s social media posts. But it later emerged that Brooklyn, 26, has enjoyed a brief relationship with Kim during their teenage years.

Kim had been present throughout the recent celebrations for David’s birthday as she proudly stood with her boyfriend and his showbiz royalty family. “He suggested going for breakfast or a coffee but was told the only chance to see the family would be at one of their lavish parties which Kim would be at – so he refused,” a source told The Sun.

Brooklyn and Nicola allegedly refused to be around Kim(Image: INSTAGRAM)

But while Kim has been accepted into the Beckham fold, she has never been seen alongside Nicola. Meanwhile, Brooklyn and Nicola have also stopped publicly engaging with Romeo on social media.

TMZ claims that Brooklyn and Romeo are at loggerheads over his relationship with Kim as the eldest son was left uncomfortable by their relationship. Brooklyn and his wife failed to attend a fashion show held by Victoria in March and the reason was allegedly due to Kim also attending.

Meanwhile, a source told the publication that the two brothers started feuding in December and their strained relationship has been getting worse ever since. They add that while Brooklyn has no ill feelings towards his brother, he doesn’t approve of his relationship with Kim and feels “protective” of him.

Brooklyn failed to attend any of David’s birthday celebrations(Image: victoriabeckham/Instagram )

Brooklyn reportedly feels as though his family have chosen Romeo over him in recent days. Elsewhere, Nicola has been accused of controlling her husband and is allegedly known to kick up a fuss. Speaking to the Daily Mail, a source commented: “Victoria and David would do anything to get their son back, but they are done with Nicola now.”

They claimed that Nicola would “kick something off” making it “impossible” for him to attend family events. The source claimed: “It all stinks of a control thing. The family are absolutely certain this is what happened this time round, that a drama was created and Brooklyn doesn’t feel he can turn up to see his family – but it happened three times in a week.”

But David and Victoria are said to be keen to resolve any drama surrounding the family. Speaking to the Mirror, a source commented: “It has become a problem and not something they can keep private because of the way the family uses social media. Things have escalated in recent months, and there is a very obvious rift that David and Victoria would love to heal.”

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have been the nation’s sweethearts for years, but fans were left concerned when the couple were seen having a row in the street

The couple’s spat, claims a source, was ‘real’(Image: Channel 4)

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash, the much-loved celebrity couple, tugged at heartstrings with their enchanting wedding in 2022 at the picturesque Pickle Cottage. Yet, they had fans fretting over potential discord in paradise, as images surfaced showing what seemed to be an intense public ‘row’—with Stacey in obvious distress.

In the aftermath, Stacey took off for a self-proclaimed ‘much needed’ girl’s trip to Vegas, leaning on her friends for comfort as she shared on Instagram feeling ‘supported’, amidst speculation about the spat with Joe, famed ex-EastEnders actor. The tearful telly fave was captured apart from Joe, who was spotted strolling down the street solo with his vape, as OK! reports.

There has been ‘tension’ at home, claims the source(Image: Channel 4)

She appeared consoled by a crew member — the pair are currently being followed by a documentary team. An eyewitness reported to a tabloid: “About 15 minutes later Joe was having an animated talk with the man. Eventually Stacey walked towards Joe in the car and shouted something. They ended up leaving separately. It all looked very tense.”

Inside sources now claim that the public dispute wasn’t just for show—it was the real deal and might stem from pressures of their upcoming reality series. “Their recent argument was a real one and both are wondering what they signed up for. It seemed a great idea at the time but they’re worried about exposing themselves even more, which is what this row showed.”

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash’s fans are all a-buzz on social media as the much-loved couple regularly entertain with snaps of their quirky married life, which includes crafting mischievous pranks and sharing moments that range from heartwarming to hilariously annoying. But the latest scoop promises to put the pair under a different kind of spotlight.

Escape To Pickle Cottage, the rumoured name of their brand-new BBC reality show, promises to be a no-holds-barred series poised to delve deep into the bustling household of Stacey, Joe, and their six kids at their plush Essex home. From Stacey’s knack for interior design, to the energetic youngsters and their pets – including their adored ducks Daisy and Delilah Solomon-Swash – fans are eagerly anticipating this candid look into their favourite stars’ daily antics. While the power couple’s massive online following can’t wait, there’s word from our insider that the filming experience isn’t quite what Stacey bargained for.

Stacey and Joe have been married since 2022(Image: apolloniallewellyn/Instagram )

Filming for the new BBC series means cameras following the family around regularly(Image: Instagram/@staceysolomon)

It seems the pressures of having cameras around the clock might be taking its toll. “It’s really starting to show the strain between her and Joe – she wanted this more than him and he’s not as comfortable being filmed 24/7,” the source revealed. “When Stacey signed up for the reality show she had no idea how much pressure she would be under.”

Reality TV doesn’t shy away from the nitty-gritty, as seen on Netflix’s ‘At Home With the Furys’ and America’s guilty pleasure ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’, where family feuds are just part of the script. It appears though that Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have felt the sting of too much reality in their own lives.

A source claimed: “Despite people telling her that it’s not as easy as it looks, she just thought it would be like putting up posts and stories on her Instagram. But producers want drama and storylines so it won’t just be her playing happy families,” adding that, “Stacey is quite open about their arguments but this was a big one – and there has been a lot of tension.”

During her trip to Sin City, where Stacey witnessed Adele live and had a personal shout-out, she couldn’t help but gush over her pals for being a rock-solid support system, stating: “they literally lift me up, have my back, keep me going, make me feel so supported and I just couldn’t do life without them.”

The pair regularly banter each other on social media(Image: Instagram / staceysolomon)

Joe and the kids had a banner ready to great Stacey on her return from Vegas(Image: Instagram)

Back in Britain, any whispers of discord were quashed when Stacey was welcomed home by her jubilant husband Joe and kids Rex, Rose, and Belle, who brandished a touching ‘Love you mum’ banner at the airport. Joe couldn’t hide his joy as he shared heartwarming pics of their lovely reunion, imagining warming up fans’ hearts when he captioned the shots: “The kids were super excited to show mummy the welcome home board they made. We all missed her so much. Just ain’t the same without you Stacey,” while Stacey herself added: “My babies came to the airport for me.”

According to the source, Stacey’s brief jaunt to the US has seemingly worked wonders for everyone involved. “Stacey went away for a few days and in that time Joe realised how much he missed her, needs her – and that they do really love each other.” All eyes are on the couple, hoping that the natural pressures that come with living life in front of cameras won’t spark further disputes. Despite occasional friction, it’s evident these two have a lot of love for one another.

Ant McPartlin has had his say on Alan Halsall’s clash with Dean McCullough, which is the first sign of tension in the camp after a week

TV star Ant McPartlin has accused Alan Halsall of being ‘passive aggressive’ in his clash with Dean McCullough in I’m a Celeb.

BBC Radio 1 presenter Dean had a heated exchange with the Coronation Street star in the programme over how the actor had handled waking him up.

Ant addressed the row on his and Dec’s Instagram Live. Dec said: “Can we talk about the first little bit of tension in the camp,” to which Ant replied: “What would you have done, would you have kicked off? Alan was kind of OK about it, but he had a little bit of passive aggressiveness back as well, didn’t he?”

But Ant added of Dean’s outburst: “I wouldn’t stand for any of that… I would be like ‘shut-up’.”

Ant McPartlin has accused Alan Halsall of being passive aggressive

Dean had taken a nap but was later awoken by camp leader Alan as he needed to do his chore of collecting firewood alongside Loose Women panellist Jane Moore.

After a sleepy Dean hardly stirred, soap star Alan asked him: “You don’t fancy it? No?” Alan then went to help out Jane himself as camp rules state she was not allowed to do it by herself.

Rumble in the Jungle: Alan and Dean

Northern Irish presenter Dean followed afterwards and told him Alan could “go back now”.

The actor told him: “I was trying to wake you up as soft as I could,” to which Dean replied: “Listen to me. If you’re going to wake me up, you need to give me a minute, alright?

“It takes me a couple of minutes for my contact lenses to get back working again, all right?

“So you don’t need to turn around to me and say: ‘Do you not fancy it?’ OK? And then turn around and walk away.”

Dean then repeatedly asked Alan to “listen” to him, with the later explaining: “I didn’t say it how you think I meant it, but if you took it that way, then I apologise.”

The actor confirmed he was not trying to have a dig at the radio DJ, to which Dean said he understood but that he felt he “didn’t get a chance to respond”.

Dean and Alan before the row kicked off(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Dean later said in the Bush Telegraph: “I opened my eyes and wee Tyrone from Coronation Street is like: ‘Come on, mate, you need to go down to the bottom of the creek.’

“He didn’t even give me a chance to say yes or no because he went: ‘You don’t fancy it? No?’ and ran. He was being a real camp leader.

“I was like: ‘Whoa, whoa, whoa don’t dig me out like that.’ And I had to say to him: ‘If you’re going to say: ‘Don’t fancy it?’ – give me a chance’.

“Because, of course, I fancy it. I want to help Jane. I went straight down and helped her.” Dean was later seen apologising to Jane before joining her in carrying the wood for the campfire.

In his own Bush Telegraph moment, Alan said: “It was a flippant comment, I’m sorry if you took it in the wrong way. Wasn’t actually meant like that, it was just a bit of a joke.

“If I was asleep and you woke me up, I won’t fancy it either.”

The first campmate to be booted off this year’s series of I’m A Celebrity was announced to camp on Friday, with Loose Women’s Jane Moore the first evictee of the new series

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! star Jane Moore has made her first TV appearance after being evicted from the Australian jungle.

The TV star, 62, reunited with her Loose Women co-stars on Monday as she joined Christine Lampard, Linda Robson, Judi Love, and Brenda Edwards via video call from Down Under.

A tired and worn out Jane appeared on video call, and revealed who her winner of the 2024 series is. Jane insisted that none other than Coleen Rooney deserves to win the show in her eyes – after the pair cemented a close bond while in the jungle together.

At first, Jane admitted that she felt she couldn’t get too close to Coleen, 38, given that she was from a journalistic background. However, as the days went on, Jane found herself gravitating towards WAG Coleen more and more.

Jane spoke to her Loose Women co-stars about Coleen(Image: ITV)

Lifting the lid on what Coleen is really like behind the scenes, Jane told her Loose Women co-stars that the mum-of-four is quite reserved and quiet in the jungle. “I now call her Col. We’re not Coleen anymore, we’re Col. She’s brilliant. She’s very quiet and quite reserved.

“I thought in the camp that I would quietly get to know her. I wanted her to come out of her shell a bit, and she did confide in me that she was a bit overwhelmed by all the big personalities in camp – which is understandable. I really think that she’s coming into her own now. She is such a grafter and I hope she wins.”

During Friday’s instalment of I’m A Celebrity, it was announced that Loose Women’s Jane was the first campmated voted off the new series of the ITV show. Jane spoke to Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly following her departure, describing her stint in the jungle as “such a weird and magical experience”.

Some viewers shared surprise over Jane’s departure, with a number of fans having called for radio host Dean to be the first campmate to go this week. One wrote: “Dean still in the jungle i cannot go on like this.” Another said: “Guys I thought we were getting rid of Dean… GUYS PLEASE I THOUGHT WE AGREED?!” A third teased: “The British public like to disappoint others don’t they. Dean was supposed to be the 1st gone. Then Jane.”

Coleen is overwhelmed in the jungle(Image: James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Whilst talking to Ant and Dec, Jane reflected on the experience of having been a campmate. When asked if she was disappointed to be first out, she responded: “No more washing up – yes!” She also stated that: “Hard work doesn’t get rewarded.”

During her stint in the jungle, Jane came under fire after she accused Barry McGuigan and Danny Jones of being “sexist” and “ageist” over a camp chore. Viewers were unconvinced by her tirade too after voting for her to do a bushtucker trial.

Reflecting, she said: “I collected the logs, I built the fire, I emptied the dunny, because my partner was Dean, who was on trials all the time. So I did it all on my own, put out the rubbish. I had three jobs. I worked like a dog, and then they gave me the washing up, which is a really tough job to go three times a day all the way to the bottom of the creek, lugging everything. I wasn’t pleased about that, to be honest. I said to Danny when he walked out: ‘don’t give me cleaning’.”

She added that she “can’t wait to get rid of the washing up,” adding: “I’m never washing up again, ever. Yeah, it’s been hard work down there this year.” Jane backed Melvin Odoom or Coleen Rooney to win as they work hard in camp. She said: “I think Melvin is an absolute slogger. He’s very quiet. He doesn’t push himself forward. Colleen is another one. So they keep everything going. They’re not flamboyant but they’re solid.”

Jane became the first campmate to be evicted from the jungle(Image: James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

She said she enjoyed her time on the show – but said it wasn’t the “best experience” given the rain. “I will look back on this experience with a long list of fond memories, and I would do it all again in a heartbeat. […] I’ve never been so soaked in all my life, constantly. But you know, all of those guys in there are absolutely wonderful people. I’ve loved getting to know them all by asking them questions.”

Speaking about her departure, Ant said that he wasn’t surprised she had left. He said on Unpacked: “I’m not surprised because I think she hit the nail on the head [saying she had kept her head down and just did chores].” He suggested that campmates who have that approach don’t get the same amount of air time.

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford has revealed her hopes for Coleen Rooney to join the ITV panel following her success on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!

Ruth Langsford has begged Coleen Rooney to join Loose Women

Ruth Langsford has set her sights on a new Loose Women panelist.

The TV star, 64, jetted Down Under to support her co-star Jane Moore following her exit from the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! jungle. However, she appears to be trying to recruit another member for the Loose Women panel. ITV are reportedly wanting to sign Coleen Rooney to the hit daytime show upon her jungle exit.

The WAG is a fan favourite to be crowned Queen of the Jungle and has spilled on her life with famous husband Wayne and their four sons. Coleen has already appeared on Loose Women as a guest but has never secured a permanent spot. She is said to have turned down the opportunity while her sons Kai, 15, Klay, 11, Kit, eight, and Cass, five, were young.

Ruth confessed she would “love” to have Coleen on the show and branded it “absolutely fantastic”. Speaking on spin-off show, I’m A Celebrity… Unpacked she said: “On Loose Women, we share our lives, warts and all. So actually the fact that we don’t know Coleen very well, she’s very private, maybe now she’s felt comfortable enough to open up and she’s met Jane, they’ve become friends, so Coleen please come on.”

Ruth has flown to Australia to be at the I’m A Celebrity camp(Image: Ruth Langsford/Instagram)

Coleen has been impressing viewers(Image: James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Loose Women’s Jane reunited with her co-stars earlier today as she joined Christine Lampard, Linda Robson, Judi Love, and Brenda Edwards via video call after her exit. She threw her support behind Coleen and said she deserves to win the show. Jane admitted that she felt she couldn’t get too close to Coleen, 38, given that she was from a journalistic background. However, as the days went on, Jane found herself gravitating towards WAG Coleen more and more.

Jane told her Loose Women co-stars that the mum-of-four is quite reserved and quiet in the jungle. “I now call her Col. We’re not Coleen anymore, we’re Col. She’s brilliant. She’s very quiet and quite reserved. I thought in the camp that I would quietly get to know her. I wanted her to come out of her shell a bit, and she did confide in me that she was a bit overwhelmed by all the big personalities in camp – which is understandable. I really think that she’s coming into her own now. She is such a grafter and I hope she wins.”

Jane became the first celebrity of the series to be eliminated from the show. The TV star described her stint in the jungle as “such a weird and magical experience”. Talking about Jane’s performance upon landing in Australia, Ruth told the Mirror: “I thought Jane was extraordinary in her challenge when she swam underwater. That was extremely difficult, I would not have been able to do that. She was very calm, and you noticed that the only person who didn’t scream on the bus was Jane. She is a good woman.”

Gino D’Acampo appeared on ITV Loose Women on Wednesday afternoon alongside panellists Kaye Adams, Frankie Bridge, Kelly Brooks, Kelly Holmes

Loose Women hosts were left taken back as Gino D’Acampo made an ‘awkward’ remark about an on-screen ‘kiss rule’.

During Wednesday’s episode of the ITV hit chat show, panellists Kaye Adams, Frankie Bridge, Kelly Brooks, Kelly Holmes were joined by the Italian TV chef, 48, as he promoted his new cook book.

However just seconds after appearing on the panel, things took a turn as Gino went around a gave each of the presenters a kiss on the check.

It appears as though he broke a rule as he went on to reveal: “They told me ‘please don’t kiss the ladies on the table’ but what kind of Italian would come on the show without kissing the ladies. The rules are rubbish.”

The panellists laughed off the remark as Kelly turned to Gino and joked: “Well I think you’ve just got fired.” Everyone burst out laughing as a baffled Gino questioned: “What, for a kiss?”

Gino D’Acampo appeared on Loose Women on Wednesday(Image: ITV)

Viewers watching at home wasted no time sharing their reaction online as one viewer took to X, formally known as Twitter and pointed out: “That was very awkward…. #loosewomen Frankie looked uncomfortable.”

#Another commented: “#loosewomen Gino being so careful with his innuendo today.” One wrote: “Careful Gino they’ll be wanting to cancel you. #loosewomen.” Meanwhile another asked: “Do you really think they told him not to kiss them?? #Loosewomen.”

Talk soon turned to Gino’s ‘ultimate air fryer cookbook’ that has quickly become one of Sunday Times Bestsellers. Kaye was quick to point out: “So you say what type of Italian doesn’t give someone a kiss when they greet them but what kind of Italian uses an airfryer.”

Pointing at the book, Gino insisted: “An Italian who made a hell of a lot of money.” Kaye jumped in: “At least you are honest.”

Gino’s remark comes following the Gregg Wallace controversy surrounding allegations of inappropriate comments to female contestants.

Gregg has been hit with allegations of inappropriate comments to female contestants(Image: BBC)

The former MasterChef presenter, 60, has recently been embroiled in scandal after a number of people stepped forward to claim he had used inappropriate sexual language on the set of his BBC show.

Attempting to address the allegations, Gregg released a string of videos to his Instagram Stories in which he argued those making claims against him were “a handful of middle class women of a certain age” but he later apologised for the remark.

Meanwhile, Celebrity MasterChef Christmas specials have been dropped from TV schedules. The BBC has confirmed that it will not air the previously recorded specials, Radio Times reports.

Two episodes, titled Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook Off and MasterChef Meets Strictly Festive Extravaganza, were due to air over the Christmas period, but have since been pulled after the BBC faced mounting pressure.

Pete Wicks may be forced to have surgery as he gives update on worsening condition

The Only Way Is Essex star Pete Wicks has revealed how pal and former Love Island star Olivia Attwood encouraged him to see a specialist after a childhood eye condition returned

Pete described how his eye condition is worsening(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Pete Wicks has revealed he may have to undergo surgery following a re-emerging condition from his childhood. The TOWIE star opened up on his condition in a chat with pal Sam Thompson on their podcast, Staying Relevant.

Pete, 37, explained how he struggled with his vision as a child. He revealed that despite seeking treatment on the condition previously, it has since began to return. And he admitted it was former Love Island star Olivia Attwood that noticed its return.

Speaking to Sam, Pete said he used to wear an eye patch as a child to help rectify the issue. He said: “I may have to go back to having an eye patch. I’m going to tell the truth here.

Pete Wicks said Olivia Attwood noticed the condition(Image: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

“I used to be called Pirate Pete, it’s a weird nickname, but actually it was my mum that first called me that when I was a kid because I had a lazy eye when I used to get tired.”

Despite Sam giggling at his revelation, Pete continued: “So I had this eye patch to try to correct it, which it did, so that was great. The bad eye is coming back as I’m getting older, it’s going for a walk.”

Sam asked Pete what his plans were regarding the issue, to which he replied: ‘I have to go and see an eye specialist to see whether or not we can re-train it or whether I am going to have some kind of surgery.”

Pete went on to reveal Olivia’s part in discovering the issue was back and encouraged him to seek a medical opinion. ” ‘I’ve started noticing,” he said.

“It was Liv that f***ing noticed it. It was Liv that mentioned it then.”

Sam added he did think Pete’s eye was “getting quite bad” before Pete jumped in: “Well great, I’m glad I don’t feel conscious about it.” He then revealed his appointment with a specialist is booked in for a few weeks time.

Pete is said to be dating again following his split from Maura Higgins. It’s speculated he has found a new romantic interest in former Love Island star Samantha Kenny. The 27-year-old was a contestant on season 11 of the reality dating show in the summer of 2024 but was dumped from the island just over two weeks after she entered the villa.

The Sun has claimed the duo have enjoyed a number of dates together, with a source saying: “Pete and Samantha have gone on a few dates and have really hit it off.

“She’s got a wicked sense of humour and is absolutely gorgeous.”

Linda Nolan’s step-son who had been fighting cancer alongside the famous singer has tragically died it has been announced

Linda Nolan’s stepson who had also been fighting cancer has tragically died. Lloyd died on Tuesday after fighting throat cancer.

Llloyd, the son of Linda’s husband, Brian had been diagnosed with throat cancer in September 2023. His tumour was too large and close to his vocal cords, so surgery had been ruled out. Linda, who was also battling cancer had been supporting Lloyd who underwent an intense round of radiotherapy.

A family friend said: “They were fighting side by side, Linda would finish her treatment and text him to check in. They joked about their meds, shared their side effects, cried together too. Linda really thought he’d outlive her. She needed that belief.”

While undergoing treatment, Lloyd was rushed to hospital after suffering a bleed when ulcers had formed around his tumour, causing further complications. But last year, things appeared to be hopeful for him after scans confirmed that his throat cancer had cleared.

A friend said: “Linda was absolutely over the moon. She kept saying ‘I’ll be the one to go, but he is going to be fine,’ she clung to that.” Sadly, when it emerged that Linda’s tumours had metastasised to her brain, Lloyd also discovered that his cancer had spread to his lungs and was incurable.

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Wildlife broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has delivered what promises to be the ‘greatest message’ of his life as he prepares to release his new film, Ocean, on his 99th birthday

Sir David Attenborough has delivered a powerful message in his latest film(Image: DAILY MIRROR)

Sir David Attenborough says he is sharing the most important film of his career ahead of his 99th birthday. The beloved wildlife expert will mark his landmark birthday on Thursday, having graced television for over 70 years.

He is also gearing up for the release of his cinema-length film Ocean, which he believes could play a role in saving biodiversity and protecting the planet from climate change.

In a powerful message, Sir David said: “After almost 100 years on the planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.”

The film argues how the ocean is the planet’s support system and our greatest ally against climate disaster. It is also set to show how all the world’s oceans are at a crossroads.

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Ocean will premiere later today at Royal Festival Hall, with a blue carpet rolled out for the occasion. An array of celebrities are set to be in attendance, including Coldplay’s Chris Martin, actor Benedict Cumberbatch, astronaut Tim Peake and Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner.

The film documents how the oceans and our understanding of them has changed over Sir David’s life. Producer Toby Nowlan said: “This is not about seeing brand new natural history behaviours. It is the greatest message he’s ever told.”

Sir David takes viewers back to his first scuba dive in 1957 on the Great Barrier Reef. He said: “I was so taken aback by the spectacle before me I forgot – momentarily – to breathe.”

Devastatingly, there has been a catastrophic decline in life with the broadcasting veteran noting: “We are almost out of time.” Sir David even revealed the state of the ocean almost made him lose hope for future life on our planet.

However, what has kept him from his despair has been the “most remarkable discovery of all” that the ocean can “recover faster than we had ever imagined”.

The key message in his film is that all is not lost, as he hopes it will spur leaders to take action. “The ocean can bounce back to life,” Sir David said. “If left alone it may not just recover but thrive beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.”

Last week, the broadcaster expressed that he is “nearing the end of his life.” He referred to his own mortality while discussing his upcoming series for Disney+.

“When I first saw the sea as a young boy, it was thought of as a vast wilderness to be tamed and mastered for the benefit of humanity. Now, as I approach the end of my life, we know the opposite is true,” he said.

“After living for nearly a hundred years on this planet, I now understand that the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.”

Through his documentaries, Sir David has long highlighted the environmental challenges facing the world and contributed to the development of initiatives aimed at protecting endangered species.

The 98 year old broadcaster shared: “The world would be in a far, far worse situation now had there been no broadcasting of natural history. People have found it a source of fascination, beauty, and interest, which has become key to looking after the world.”

Rachel Riley has responded to Anne Robinson’s recent comments about their relationship on Channel 4’s Countdown, fuelling rumours of a feud between the presenting pair

Anne Robinson claimed that she had to “shut up” Rachel Riley on Countdown

Countdown star Rachel Riley has hit back at Anne Robinson’s claim that she had to “shut her up” on the Channel 4 show. The pair worked together for a year on Countdown together, during which time there were rumours of a feud between the stars.

In a recent chat with the Telegraph, Anne refuted claims of a rift, but said: “It’s just a story. Rachel was a bit talkative when I was interviewing the contestants but once we shut her up it was fine.” Now, Rachel has hit back at Anne’s comments with a short, blunt rebuttal.

Anne Robinson hosted Countdown for a year

Speaking at the Women’s Football Awards last week, Rachel told The Sun: “If Anne needs to mention me for publicity then good luck to her.”

She added: “I have the same opinion of her as most people do. I don’t pay any attention to what she says.”

Anne hosted Countdown between June 2021 and July 2022, with the star previously revealing that she left the show over a pay dispute. She said that despite being offered a pay rise, she did not want to join Channel 4’s payroll and so decided to step down from the presenting role.

Rachel has opened up about her working relationship with Anne in the past and once made a telling remark about the presenting making people cry.

Rachel Riley has now hit back at Anne Robinson’s claim(Image: Channel 4)

On how the atmosphere was different when Colin Murray replaced Anne in July 2022, she said: “It’s very different. Each presenter has their own style, and you don’t always gel with everybody that you work with. Well, you’re not going to get a sympathetic shoulder to cry on from Anne, but she might make you cry.”

Anne recently opened up about mortality, with the 80-year-old saying that she thinks about it “quite a lot”. She said: “I look at the obituaries saying, oh, golly, they went at 70, they went at 72. But then the other day there was a woman who died at 116.

“So what I do is I try to keep fit, and live in the day and be grateful for wonderful grandsons, my daughter and my son in law, although he supports Everton, but you can’t have everything… And I love clothes. I keep buying clothes, I don’t think, Oh, well, I won’t need any soon.”

She added: “Medically, and in our heads, we’ve just progressed a great deal. If you look at Jane Fonda, I don’t know she must be 83, 84, and she’s looking fantastic. It’s why, when I had a facelift, I immediately said that I’d had one, because I didn’t want people who are my age to think, why don’t I look like her with no lines? I’ve just thrown money at my face. Not sure it’s working anymore… But not everyone has those options. I have been very lucky.”