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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle introduced baby Lilibet to the Queen during the Platinum Jubilee, but their request to capture the sentimental moment was firmly denied

Queen Elizabeth II, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex watch a flypast to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force from the balcony of Buckingham Palace on July 10, 2018 in London(Image: Getty Images)

The late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee wasn’t just a milestone moment for the monarchy – it was also a special occasion for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. While the nation toasted Her Majesty’s 70-year reign in June 2022, the Sussexes were celebrating a family first: introducing their daughter, Princess Lilibet, to her great-grandmother for the very first time.

Lilibet – named after the Queen’s childhood nickname – was in the UK with her parents for the festivities, which also coincided with her first birthday. To mark the occasion, Harry and Meghan hosted a relaxed garden bash at Frogmore Cottage, complete with face painting and family vibes in the Windsor sunshine.

But according to reports at the time, one birthday wish didn’t come true, and it involved the Queen herself. The Sun reported that the couple were keen to have a photographer on hand to capture the touching moment when the Queen met her great-granddaughter.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with children, Archie and Lilibet(Image: INSTAGRAM)

But the request was flatly refused. “Harry and Meghan wanted their photographer to capture the moment Lilibet met the Queen. But they were told no chance. It was a private family meeting,” an unnamed insider revealed.

The reason behind the decision? Palace aides were reportedly wary that any snaps could end up in the hands of US broadcasters. According to the same insider: “There were fears any photos of the Queen and Lilibet taken by the couple’s photographer would be shared by them with US telly networks.”

In his memoir Spare , Harry opened up about how deeply he cherished that meeting between his children and the Queen – especially in hindsight, following her death later that year. Reflecting on the tender moment, he wrote: “Archie making his deep bows, his baby sister Lilibet cuddling the monarch’s shins. Sweetest children, Granny said, sounding bemused. She’d expected them to be a bit more … American, I think? Meaning in her mind, more rambunctious.”

While the Sussexes have kept most of the details around that meeting private, new revelations emerged via legal proceedings involving Prince Harry and the publishers of the Daily Mail, Associated News Limited.

 Harry’s family’s wellbeing remained firmly at the top of the Queen’s priority list (Image: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

As part of a summary judgment in his libel claim, a letter penned by the Queen’s private secretary came to light – and it shed light on the monarch’s ongoing concern for Harry and his family, even after they stepped back from royal duties.

“You will understand well that ensuring that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain safe is of paramount importance to Her Majesty and her family,” the letter stated. It went on to stress: “Given the duke’s public profile by virtue of being born into the royal family, his military service, the duchess’s own independent profile and the well-documented history of targeting of the Sussex family by extremists, it is imperative that the family continues to be provided with effective security.”

So while there may have been no official photo of that special meeting between two the Lilibets, one thing is clear, Harry’s family’s wellbeing remained firmly at the top of the Queen’s priority list.

This Morning’s Alison Hammond has been forced to pull out of the show hours before she was set to go live as ITV have announced her last minute replacement

Alison Hammond has been forced to pull out of This Morning just hours before she was set to go live on air this morning.

The former Big Brother star usually presents the show on Friday with Dermot O’Leary – but took to Instagram this morning to reveal she has to pull out due to bad hayfever. Lisa Snowdon will be stepping in and joining Dermot live at 10.

Alison made the announcement via her Instagram story this morning, announcing: “I’ve put a filter on this because I look so rough.”

Sounding congested, the 50-year-old continued: “I’ve had the worst hayfever for the last 2-3 days. It’s hit me like a bus.

Alison Hammond forced to pull out of This Morning ( 
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“I’m just letting you know that I’m not going to be making This Morning today but the lovely Lisa Snowdon is going to be stepping into my shoes and looking after my lovely Dermot.”

Alison then reassured fans that she was fine, confirming that she’d be back next week as she showed her fans all the medication she had been taking in hopes of getting better.

The star was announced as This Morning’s Friday presenter in November 2020 and has been a hit with audiences ever since.

Lisa Snowdon will be stepping in for Alison ( 
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However, her debut on the ITV show came on 31 January 2003 which saw her rolling around on a bed to put a mattress to the test.

She became a hit and went on to interview some of the most famous faces on the planet including Ryan Gosling and Beyoncé – and even managed to make Harrison Ford laugh live on air.

And who can forget her marriage (and divorce) with The Rock…

Speaking on her Friday presenting role alongside Dermot when it was first announced, Alison said: “I never dreamt that when I first joined This Morning – initially for a few months – that I would still be there 19 years later.”

Since rising to fame Alison has appeared on a number of shows including I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in 2010 and Strictly Come Dancing in Strictly Come Dancing in 2014, partnering with the 2013 champion Aljaž Škorjanec.

Katie Price rose to fame in her teens as she worked as a model and it seems that her eldest daughter could be following in her mum’s footsteps

Princess is getting her own TV show(Image: Instagram/ @katieprice)

Katie Price has been dissed by her eldest daughter Princess Andre in her new ITV reality series. The 17-year-old is set to get her own taste of fame as she will be the centre of a fly-on-the-wall show.

However, it’s thought that former glamour model Katie will not be getting a look-in. Despite being no stranger to the spotlight, it appears that the 46-year-old will be letting her daughter enjoy the experience all on her own.

Princess has been following in the footsteps of famous parents, Katie and Peter Andre, as she’s been working with brands for the past two years. But now she is due to show a behind the scenes look in her new documentary style programme.

Katie won’t be in the new series

The MailOnline reported that Peter and his wife Emily will be featured but Katie will be taking a back seat. A source said: “Katie will not be in Princess’s show, the decision has been made and it’s final. Princess loves her mum, and they have a great relationship, but the show is all about her work and home life.

“Television bosses were adamant that nothing was to be ‘staged’ to include Katie as it would not be a real and truthful insight into her life.” The show will follow Princess up to her turning 18 in June.

This isn’t the only thing happening in Princess’ life at the moment, as she also revealed last week that she managed to pass her driving test. Princess took to Instagram to share the news that she has passed her driving test.

The caption simply said: “I passed…” The excited teenager proudly showed off her driving certificate while sitting in the car and smiling from ear to ear.

Friends and fans of the star flooded the comments section as they left their congratulations messages. One said: “Congratulations, Princess. Well done…. Now for a life of being the family taxi.”

As another wrote: “Brilliant! Well done,” with a third adding: “Congrats I’m sure your dad will get you a decent car.” It’s expected that this could be true as Peter purchased son Junior his first car.

Peter treated him to an Audi A1 for his 17th birthday, even before he got a driving licence. Peter paid out for the car along with a private registration and green callipers. Junior was absolutely thrilled with his “dream car”.

In a post on his own Instagram page at the time, Junior posed on the bonnet of his car, showing off the private plate. He wrote: “Couldn’t be more grateful right now. I’m releasing my debut single “SLIDE” this Friday, 17th June, and my dad just got me the car of my dreams.”

Peter, who gushed over his eldest son, added: “My son. So proud in every way. You deserve all of it. So happy you love your present.”

HOLLY Willoughby has launched a huge sale of her wellness brand’s signature products after stepping away from a handful of ITV jobs.

The presenter, 44, is founder of wellbeing business Wylde Moon, established back in 2021, which encourages shoppers to “value reconnecting with yourself.”

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Holly Willoughby has launched a huge sale of her Wylde Moon products after stepping back from a handful of ITV showsCredit: Wyldemoon

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It is the first time in 21 years the broadcaster does not have a programme on the channelCredit: Getty

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Instead, the 44-year-old is focussing on her wellbeing brandCredit: Getty
Holly is at the forefront of the ranges, helping design the perfumes that recently sold out.

To celebrate an upcoming re-stock – and showcase some new wax melts – Holly posted a picture showing her beaming as she posed in a white lace top.

The presenter – who was left without an ITV show for the first time in 21 years in March – opted for matching trousers in the happy snap, which saw her throw white petals in the air.

The mum of three had styled her blonde hair into loose waves and kept her make-up minimal for the image many fans hailed as “beautiful” and “gorgeous.”

In her caption, the This Morning alum wrote: “Happy Sunday…. @WYLDEMOON have 20% Off Wax Melts.

“Thank you for loving it as much as I do. I know you’ve been asking about our perfume… it’s coming back hopefully by the end of the month.

“In the mean time, whilst we restock (borrowed from) The Wild and (borrowed from) A Love Story wax melts, we’ve given you 20% off (borrowed from) The Past and (borrowed from) The Hedgerows … maybe try a different scent if you haven’t yet.”

When Holly launched her brand four years ago, she wrote on social media of the meaning behind the business.

She said: “In creating Wylde Moon for you, I’ve filled a need in me.

“I’d lost a part of who I was and that rediscovery has led me here, to a whole new place of beauty and power.”

Holly, who has also penned book Reflections, added: “I want Wylde Moon to be a place where I can share the things that I love, the lessons that I’ve learnt, the things I see and instantly want to share with others.

“I want it to be a place where we can celebrate other people, too, where we can shine a light on them, their brands, their experiences.”

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Holly’s business push comes came after The Sun was first to report how Dancing On Ice – the ITV reality TV series she fronted with Stephen Mulhern, 47 – was being shelved after this year’s instalment.

We exclusively revealed how the skating series had been scrapped by the broadcaster for the second time.

After Holly quit quiz show You Bet! – another programme she fronted with comedian and magician Stephen – the DOI axe left her with no ITV show for the first time in more than two decades.

Holly had been a familiar face as the darling of ITV and ITV2, with shows including This Morning, Surprise Surprise, Celebrity Juice and The Xtra Factor.

She also fronted I’m A Celebrity in 2018 in regular host Ant McPartlin’s absence as well as Play To The Whistle.

Yet with Dancing On Ice the final show in her portfolio coming to an end, ITV viewers won’t have a dose of Holly on their screens.

This year, she fronted Netflix series Celebrity Bear Hunt with explorer Bear Grylls.

The Sun was then first to report subsequently how ITV were losing their grip on “golden girl” Holly.

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Holly told how her perfume would be re stocked at the end of the monthCredit: wyldemoon.co.uk

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Holly’s show Dancing On Ice was shelved this yearCredit: Getty

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Holly quit This Morning in 2023Credit: ITV

I’M A Celebrity star Melvin Odoom has opened up on his relationship status after being linked to a string of TV women.

The star appeared to be a huge hit with the ladies following his time Down Under on the ITV reality show.

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Melvin Odoom has clarified his relationship status after being linked to a MAFS beautyCredit: Getty

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He was understood to be getting close to Lacey Martin earlier in the yearCredit: Instagram / @lacemartin_

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Lacey found fame on MAFSCredit: Channel 4
Earlier this year, it was revealed how the BBC Radio 1 star was romancing a reality TV bride after the 44-year-old was said to be “all over” the star.

During a party in London in February, Melvin is thought to have gotten close to Married At First Sight star, Lacey Martin.

It was understood that Lacey, 27, was Melvin’s special guest after they had been messaging each other constantly for weeks prior.

However, it appears that the romance did not last with Melvin now clarifying exclusively to The Sun that he is single.

When asked about his romance with Lacey on the red carpet of the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards, Melvin told us: “No [I’m not dating her].

“I am just a friendly guy!”

Re-affirming his relationship status, Melvin then said: “I am a single pringle – no mingling!

“I am just focusing on my work.”

In terms of his upcoming projects, the star admitted he has filmed a slew of game shows – including one with Amanda Holden.

Melvin said: “I’ve done loads of random game shows at the moment

Amanda Holden has got one, Carol Vorderman has got one – I love Carol, she’s amazing!”

Melvin famously confessed that former Countdown host Carol Vorderman was his ultimate celebrity crush during his time in the Aussie camp

It provoked Carol to leave Melvin a very flirty voicemail message as the unlikely duo sparked a slew of romance rumours.

The pair were seen hanging out with each other in March, shortly after Melvin revealed that Carol had snubbed one of his texts earlier in the year.

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Melvin spoke to The Sun at this year’s BAFTA TV AwardsCredit: Getty
Chatting to his former I’m A Celebrity campmate GK Barry on her Saving Grace podcast.

GK asked Melvin: “Carol Vorderman. Have you had any update on that?”

Looking deflated, Melvin replied: “I’ll tell you the truth. I sent her a message saying, ‘Thanks for being a great sport but here’s my number. Give me a little call

She’s not read it. It’s been three weeks. Why would you not even just read it?

“It’s just been left there and I check it once a week. And I’m like, ‘Oh, okay…’.”

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He appeared on I’m A Celeb last yearCredit: Rex

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He shut down suggestion he was still with LaceyCredit: Channel

He’s known for eating everything from scorpions to raw snakes – but Bear Gryll still has the ability to shock, with his latest admission over a bizarre dish he enjoys at home

Daredevil Bear says his son – who is currently working at a butcher’s shop – has encouraged him to indulge in the bizarre delicacy(Image: Getty Images)

Bear Grylls has boasted that he eats testicles for pleasure at home – on the advice of his son, who works at a butcher’s shop. The intrepid TV adventurer, who is famous for eating a variety of stomach-churning meals as part of his survival shows, is quite happy to chomp on beef testicles, brought home by son Marmaduke.

The former SAS soldier revealed that the decision to fry up the unlikely bull privates are because Marmaduke insists that the body region boasts the most flavour. The 19-year-old is working as a butcher in north Wales, he explained, before his plan to begin an army career, following in the footsteps of his famous dad – who is a former SAS trooper.

Bear has eaten everything from. camel intestinal fluids to rat brain and yak eyeballs in the wild(Image: Discovery Channel)

Bear said: “Marmaduke is working in a butcher’s in North Wales at the moment. He’s in his year off. He loves it. He comes home with good cuts of meat. ‘But I know he loves the community there. He’s done it up in North Wales quite a bit, Well, he comes back, he goes, ‘look what I’ve got.’

“And he is always telling us, we’re getting the wrong stuff. ‘You want to get this stuff because it’s cheaper, but the quality is great. Everyone just buys ribeyes and sirloin and filet, when actually you want the flank, the shin, and ideally the testicles – the beef testicles.’ Asked how to prepare them before chewing, Bear reacted: ‘Well you probably want to fry them up with butter.’

The 50-year-old Celebrity Bear Hunt star made his confession to radio host Dermot O’Leary, who reacted: “Even when you’re off, you’re on’, to which a laughing Bear responded, “That’s right!” The father-of-three revealed that his middle son is hooked on his part time job: “He has got a plastic scabbard for his knives. He got it off eBay for eight quid.”

The adventurer said his kids wanted to eat maggots when they were little to get involved in games during his 40th birthday party(Image: Alan Davidson/REX/Shutterstock)

The Running Wild host also revealed that his kids loved being connected to his screen antics of munching on insects, dead animals and vegetation. His sons even urged their father to feed them maggots so that they could be involved in his 40th birthday celebrations.

He recalled, “Because they were obviously smaller then, they wanted to be involved in the party in some way. We had all our best friends in the garden and I wanted to do some games and forfeits, and they didn’t want to miss out on this. So I said, look – the treat is, before going to bed, you can each have a maggot.”

Bear, who was chatting to Dermot to promote his new book You Decide Your Own Adventure, also said that he feels even just camping with family members can have its benefits. “Sometimes, those are the best adventures. It can be in the backyard. It’s the simple things, isn’t it? What do they say? Sum up parenting in three words. Example, example, example. Get outside and do it together.

The thrill seeker recently co-hosted Netflix reality show Celebrity Bear Hunt with Holly Willoughby(Image: PA)

“And I think often you don’t need to come down to a kid’s level to say, we’re going to play a little game or whatever.” Actually kids just want to hang out with you and go and do stuff and go for a walk, a bike ride

“The fun is there inherently. So simple things together, try and lead by example. Live your life with an adventure state of mind, how you approach everything. Work, relationships, friendships, adventure, state of mind. Let that lead.”

Peter Andre has shared his thoughts on his friend Alison Hammond’s staggering 13-stone weight loss, after she decided to take control of her health following a pre-diabetic diagnosis

Peter Andre has opened up about pal Alison’s weightloss

Peter Andre is giving his thoughts on Alison Hammond’s incredible 13-stone weight loss, after he himself was subject to weight loss jabs. Alison, who once tipped the scales at 28 stone, decided it was time to make a change following a pre-diabetic diagnosis and after losing her mother Maria to type 2 diabetes in 2020.

Speaking in his column, Peter said: “ Alison Hammond is looking amazing and she’s spoken about not using weight-loss jabs. She obviously feels fantastic and I don’t think it’s anyone else’s business when it comes to the injections – we shouldn’t force people into discussing it.”

“I don’t know why we think everyone must say what they did or didn’t do. Alison is a good friend who has put the work in and done it the hard way, which is impressive. But I’d never judge anyone for taking the injections – it’s none of my business.”

Alison revealed she’s been putting in the hours in the gym(Image: Instagram)

Back in 2019, Peter sparked a flurry of comments after sharing a video to Instagram that his followers said made him look like he was ‘wasting away.’ “He is getting thinner in the face worrying signs that there could be something wrong with the body?” one fan said.

Peter immediately piped up to put an end to the worry and explained the real reason behind his trimmer appearance. “I run,” he explained, adding: “Feeling better than ever.”

Taking her health into her own hands, Alison also embarked on a fitness journey with a personal trainer and adopted a more watchful approach to her diet. Speaking to Heat Magazine, Alison said: “I feel amazing. I feel happy within myself. I’ve got a personal trainer – she’s amazing. She trains me when I can train. If I’m working, I don’t train, I’ll go for a walk.”

Having previously revealed that weights, pilates, and yoga are part of her home fitness regime, Alison insists she’s not about restrictive diets, reports Plymouth Live. To her, balance is key, as she said: “I don’t deny myself anything. I eat everything but in moderation.”

Speaking to Women’s Health magazine, she further explained her shift from high-fat, high-sugar foods, reflecting on her mother’s concerns and her own encounter with pre-diabetes, saying: “My mum had type 2 diabetes and she was worried for me, so when I then found out that I was pre-diabetic, that was frightening. I thought: ‘I have to be an adult about this’. The sweets had to stop – and the fatty foods.”

Peter Andre’s fans thought he looked different in his video(Image: Instagram)

After making changes to her diet and daily routine, Alison has successfully reversed her condition. She said: “I’m no longer pre-diabetic, so I’m a bit naughtier with my food now. But because my body’s working properly, I can allow myself a bit of sugar here and there.

“I love my new shape and although I still have areas I’m conscious of, such as my arms and tummy, it’s great being able to wear things I would never have been able to before. I mean, look at me, I’m a bombshell.”

Alison admitted that she was deterred from considering weight loss medication due to “scare stories”. But she said she “wouldn’t look down on anyone who did”.

Off-screen, Alison is in a relationship with 27 year old masseur David Putman. There’s been growing speculation that her weight loss journey was motivated by a desire to tie the knot with her partner.

When asked about potential wedding plans, she playfully hinted: “I’d never say no. I might marry myself!”

Jesy Nelson has used ‘Jade’ as a middle name for one of her twins in a touching tribute, but while some believe it’s a nod to her former bandmate, the Mirror can reveal this isn’t the case

Jesy and partner Zion have come up with lovely names for twins whilst waiting for their arrival in hospital(Image: INSTAGRAM)

Jesy Nelson’s baby names have been planned for some time and include a tribute to her family, as opposed to any link to Little Mix.

Jesy and her partner, Zion Foster, have announced that she gave birth on Thursday to twins they have named Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster. Many fans have jumped on the use of the name Jade and presumed it is a tribute to former Little Mix bandmate Jade Thirwell.

But the truth is much closer to home. A source close to Jesy explained: “The names which have been chosen they came up with during their long stay in hospital over the last two months as they waited for the twins to grow bigger before they were born.

“Jade was always going to be a middle name as Jesy is very close to her sister. It is a nod to her sister rather than anything else.”

The source confirmed that Jesy and Zion are still in the hospital with the twins and could remain there for a few days yet. They added: “They will definitely be in hospital a little longer yet but are just enjoying spending time with their babies. Jesy and Zion are so happy and thrilled the twins are here and have arrived safe and well.”

Jesy Nelson gave birth to her daughters at 31 weeks(Image: jesynelson/Instagram)

It is common for babies born prematurely to be kept in for a short period after birth and these twins had a tough start in life. Jesy and Zion have been living in a London hospital for the last two months and doctors planned to induce the births after 32 weeks. In the end, the babies were born after 31 weeks and five days, as Jesy explained in her announcement on Instagram.

She said: “So… Our beautiful baby girls decided to come at 31 weeks plus 5 days. It all happened so quickly, but we are so blessed that they are here with us, healthy and fighting strong! We’ve never felt more in love.

“Everybody meet Ocean Jade Nelson-Foster and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster. Born on 15.05.2025.”

Doting dad Zion Foster has been at Jesy’s side throughout her pregnancy(Image: jesynelson/Instagram)

Former Little Mix star Jesy had emergency surgery in April after the babies developed twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome – a rare condition which could have been fatal for one or both twins. Jesy also revealed that her twins were monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA), meaning they share a single placenta.

The operation was a success but it meant Jesy and Zion lived in hospital afterwards until the babies were born. In an interview last month before they were born, Zion said living in hospital and preparing to become parents had made him and Jesy closer.

He explained: “We’ve literally grown to understand each other on a deeper level. And I think we really understand how much we actually care about each other.

“I think it’s at these times when you really, really know what love you have and what your relationship means. 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.”

TV presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are currently going through a divorce after 14 years of marriage and sharing a son together

Eamonn Holmes is in a relationship with Katie Alexander(Image: N.C)

Eamonn Holmes is said to be “lonely” as he deals with a major rejection from his younger girlfriend. The TV star is currently in a relationship with a woman 22 years younger than himself after splitting from Ruth Langsford.

However, it’s thought that the new couple could be facing some issues as Katie Alexander is reportedly refusing to move in with Eamonn. The marriage counsellor is choosing to stay living in Yorkshire due to co-parenting her two teenagers with her ex-husband.

This means that she won’t be moving to London to spend more time with Eamonn who now lives in a penthouse flat in Kingston after moving out of his house he shared with Ruth. A source has said that there is “no way” that Katie will be moving in any time soon.

Eamonn is reportedly ‘lonely’(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

The MailOnline reported that they were told by a source: “‘There’s no way she will move in with Eamonn in the near future, or for many years. She has her children to consider. Truth be told, they are a little unsettled at her relationship being played out in the media and she doesn’t want to uproot them.

“They have met Eamonn on several occasions and get on great with him, so things will stay as they are for the time being. Eamonn seems so lonely since splitting with Ruth, so it’s not exactly ideal for him.”

Eamonn and Ruth were together for 14 years before they called time on their relationship last spring. The former couple had been together since 1996 and married since 2010.

The pair have been quiet about their split but it was reported that the the divorce has been “very painful” for Ruth. Ruth previously opened up about the split and told Woman and Home Magazine: “A break-up of a relationship is hard enough for anybody to deal with. A divorce is very difficult and it’s very painful, but most people don’t have to do it in the public eye, with everybody having an opinion about you and writing things about you and commenting things about you.

“But that’s the nature of my job. I’ve always had that and if you can’t cope with that, you shouldn’t be doing this job. I’m quite fine being on my own, but not forever. When you’re in a relationship, it’s easy to say, ‘Great, I’ve got a weekend to myself,’ but when you think that might be every weekend, it’s a different story.”

The former This Morning power couple released a blunt statement last May as they announced their split, which said: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.”

ITV’s Good Morning Britain has been on the air since 2014 and has boosted the profiles of the likes of Susanna Reid and Piers Morgan – but the long-running series could be getting a major overhaul

A report has suggested there could be major changes coming to Good Morning Britain(Image: ITV)

There are fears of a “mutiny” at ITV over plans to revamp breakfast news show Good Morning Britain. The topical news show has been on the air since 2014 and features Susanna Reid, Richard Madeley and Kate Garraway as regular hosts.

However, things are tipped to change at the Television Centre in London, where the ITV show is filmed—and there will be a major “shake-up” over the way the show is filmed. It has been suggested that the overall aesthetic of the show could be changed to be more hard-hitting and in line with ITV’s news reports, which are produced by ITN.

It has been suggested that a new studio could be constructed to house the morning show, sparking alarm among staff that this could affect roles behind the scenes. Changes are said to be in consideration in the hope that the ITV show can overtake BBC Breakfast, which regularly pulls in over one million viewers each morning, compared to around 700,000 for GMB.

The suggestion of changes comes months after former ITV News boss Andrew Dagnell was appointed director of news and current affairs at ITV. While Unions reportedly expressed “concern” in a memo to staff.

Piers Morgan flounced off Good Morning Britain and then quit in 2021 after throwing a strop about Meghan Markle(Image: ITV)
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The Daily Mail reported the rumours of changes with a source telling the outlet: “Obviously any talk of major change starts panic – lots of the staff were immediately worried about the security of their jobs.

“This is about streamlining ITV’s news output across the whole day, and having separate teams doubling up just doesn’t make sense. So it may well be that some correspondents end up appearing across the whole day’s schedule, rather than being specifically attached to GMB or ITV News.

“There could be a new set and a new feel, and a more continuous feel to ITV’s news bulletins throughout the whole day as a result. But people are very much likely to lose their jobs, so there is a lot of upset, anger and in some cases, mutiny.”

One of Good Morning Britain’s biggest stars was Piers Morgan who served as an anchor on the show from 2015 until 2021 and was known for his outspoken opinions. His inclusion on the show helped GMB reach some of its biggest ratings in it’s 11 years history.

However, he sensationally walked away from the show four years ago after hitting out at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after they gave an interview with Oprah Winfrey. Piers sparked a backlash when he criticised Meghan Markle after she opened up about past mental health struggles during her interview.

Quitting the show, he later wrote on X: “On Monday, I said I didn’t believe Meghan Markle in her Oprah interview. I’ve had time to reflect on this opinion, and I still don’t. Freedom of speech is a hill I’m happy to die on.”

Piers has struggled to find steady work since leaving the ITV show, however, as he joined News UK’s TalkTV channel – only for the network to be wound down. He now broadcasts a show on YouTube.

Piers has enjoyed viral success, however – particularly with an interview with Scottish lawyer Fiona Harvey, who is suing Netflix as she claims she was defamed by their hit show Baby Reindeer.