11 STONE GONE! ALISON HAMMOND’S PT REVEALS THE EMOTIONAL TRUTH BEHIND HER 5-YEAR TRANSFORMATION.

Alison Hammond’s personal trainer reveals the secrets to her 11st weight loss in video of her five-year journey as This Morning star gushes ‘you have made my life so much easier’

Alison Hammond’s personal trainer has lifted the lid on the quiet, emotional five-year journey that led to the This Morning star’s incredible 11-stone weight loss.

Alison Hammond’s personal trainer has revealed the secrets to her incredible 11st weight loss in a clip shared to Instagram on Sunday
The clip details some of Alison’s favourite moments in her fitness journey as she candidly shared a clip of her using resistance bands to sit up and out of a chair

Alison reposted the video as she gushed about how grateful she was to Ellis: ‘Massive thank you to the incredible @ellisgatfield who started my whole fitness journey’

In a moving Instagram clip shared on Sunday, fans were given a rare look at the TV favourite’s transformation, from her earliest, toughest workouts to the confident woman she is today.

Alison and her PT appear to have a strong relationship, as the montage saw the pair laughing together as they worked hard in the gym

Tagging her trainer, Alison shared the clip to her Instagram Stories with Red Hot Chili Peppers’ song Can’t Stop playing over the top

The 50-year-old presenter proudly showed herself in the weights section of the gym, demonstrating how far she has come since starting her fitness journey. The montage includes footage of Alison using resistance bands to help herself rise from a chair, before progressing to weighted cycling sessions through her local streets alongside her long-time personal trainer, Ellis Gatfield.

Ellis and Alison posed together as the TV star told him: ‘You never looked down on me and this I will always be grateful for. So happy you can still check in on me and push me’

Reposting the video to her own page, Alison couldn’t hide her gratitude.

“Massive thank you to the incredible @ellisgatfield who started my whole fitness journey,” she wrote.
“I will never forget the time you put into me and how gentle and kind you were when I was struggling. You have made my life so much easier by simple changes and kindness I will never forget.

“You never looked down on me and this I will always be grateful for. So happy you can still check in on me, push me and keep me accountable.”

Over the past five years, Alison has shed an astonishing 11 stone after discovering she was pre-diabetic — a wake-up call that prompted her to overhaul her lifestyle with healthier eating and regular exercise.

In a previous interview, Alison explained how she manages to stay on track while working on The Great British Bake Off, surrounded by irresistible cakes.

“I eat a bit of Paul and Prue’s after they’ve finished judging,” she admitted.
“I only try the ones that got a handshake from Paul or the ones that won. If the judges aren’t impressed, I’m not trying it.”

The star has also been open about rejecting weight-loss jabs, choosing instead to rely on training and moderation.

At her heaviest, Alison weighed 28 stone. Speaking to Heat, she revealed:
“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. But when I’m at home, I’ll do a session in the morning, about an hour, maybe four days a week.”

When it comes to food, Alison insists she hasn’t banned anything completely.

“I don’t deny myself anything. I eat everything — just in moderation.”

She has previously explained her hesitation around weight-loss injections, telling Good Housekeeping UK that scare stories had left her frightened.

“For people who need them, they’re a good thing,” she said.
“But as soon as I hear any scare story, I get frightened. I wouldn’t rule it out in the future, but I would never judge anyone who uses them.”

Alison has also shared the deeply personal reason behind her determination to change. Her mother Maria died in January 2020 from lung and liver cancer, and she was living with type 2 diabetes.

“My mum was worried for me,” Alison said.
“So when I found out I was pre-diabetic, it was frightening. I thought, ‘I have to be an adult about this.’ The sweets had to stop — and the fatty foods.”

Today, her routine includes seeing her personal trainer twice a week, keeping weights in her bedroom, walking, stretching and even doing yoga — simple habits that have completely transformed her life.

When The Lights Go Quiet — Pauline Quirke’s Family Face The Long Goodbye Dementia Brings

Pauline Quirke was diagnosed with dementia back in 2021, a life-changing moment her family chose to keep private as they tried to understand what this cruel condition would mean for the woman they adore. When they finally shared the news publicly in 2025, it was not for headlines or sympathy — it was to help others navigating the same silent heartbreak.

The slow shift no one ever sees

Those closest to Pauline describe dementia not as a single blow, but as a quiet erosion. It begins with small changes: a wobble of confidence, slips in short-term memory, conversations losing their natural rhythm. Over time, it reaches deeper, stealing names, shared jokes, and even the instinctive recognition between parent and child.

Friends say Pauline has gently withdrawn from the world she once ruled. No more acting. No public appearances. Yet inside the family home, her days are now shaped by care, patience and extraordinary courage.

Families living with dementia often talk about a single, devastating moment — the first time a loved one looks at them with uncertainty instead of recognition. The face is familiar. The eyes are gentle. But the lifelong bond suddenly feels fragile.

A different kind of goodbye

Dementia does not come with a final curtain call. It lingers, stretching time and forcing families to grieve in instalments — every forgotten name, every vanished story, every question that once needed no asking.

Yet within that sorrow, Pauline’s family have found something else: moments of connection that live beyond memory. A smile without context. A laugh without explanation. The comfort of simply sitting together.

They no longer measure life in milestones. They measure it in moments of peace.

Turning pain into purpose

By speaking out, Pauline’s family are helping to dismantle the silence that still surrounds dementia. Their story is not about fame — it is about the countless households across the UK quietly living the same reality behind closed doors.

Pauline Quirke once gave Britain characters we will never forget. Now, through her family’s bravery, she is offering something even more powerful: a reminder that love does not end when memory fades — it simply learns to speak in a different way.

LOCKED IN TO D|E? An emergency exit was “always locked,” a bartender has claimed — as investigators probe the deadly Swiss ski resort inferno

A criminal investigation was launched yesterday into the French owners of the Swiss ski bar engulfed by a deadly inferno on New Year’s Eve, amid claims that an emergency exit at the venue was ‘always locked’.

Police announced that Jacques Moretti, 49, and his wife Jessica, 40, were being investigated on suspicion of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm and arson after a horrific blaze killed 40 and injured 119.

The inferno at Le Constellation in the Alpine resort of Crans–Montana erupted in the venue’s basement bar when sparklers in champagne bottles set a ceiling covered in insulation foam alight.

Harrowing video footage showed revellers, many of whom were teenagers, continuing to party as the flames spread across the ceiling, losing crucial seconds during which they could have fled.

The venue was branded a ‘deathtrap’ after it emerged that partygoers squeezed up a narrow staircase to escape the flames and toxic smoke in the basement.

But in a major development, it was yesterday claimed there was another potential escape route via an emergency exit within the basement – but that it was allegedly always locked.

Andrea, 31, a bartender who works elsewhere in the resort but was a regular at Le Constellation, told German newspaper Bild: ‘There was an entrance that also served as an exit. And there was an emergency exit. But whenever I was there, it was always locked.

‘Everyone in town knew things were bound to go wrong eventually.

‘The emergency exit was in a separate smoking room. Hardly anyone used it; most went up to the conservatory. The smoking room was used as a kind of storage room. There was a sofa inside in front of the door, and carelessly discarded objects lay outside.’

Pictured: 16–year–old girl Chiara Costanzo, from Milan, Italy, was the second person to be named as a victim

A makeshift memorial outside the ‘Le Constellation’ bar following the fire

Another witness, Grigori, who was on his way to the bar when the fire erupted, and whose friend is among the missing, said: ‘There’s another exit, but I think they were locking it because some people were escaping without paying.’

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The Mail on Sunday has also identified a third exit on the ground floor of the bar, which led into a covered shopping area that includes a ski rental shop.

Anyone using that exit would then, however, have to go through another glass door to escape on to the street. It is unclear whether either of those doors were open or locked when the fire started at 1.30am.

The revelations came as a 16–year–old girl from Milan, Italy, was the second person to be named as a victim. Chiara Costanzo’s father, Andrea, told an Italian newspaper he felt a ‘great emptiness’ after receiving a call ‘that should never come to a father’.

‘Until the very end we hoped that Chiara was among the injured admitted to the hospital but not yet identified,’ he said. ‘Then, without warning, the world collapses. You’re never ready. You can’t be.

‘It’s unnatural for a father to lose a daughter. I wish she wasn’t ‘just’ a name on a list of victims. Because she was never a number. She was a beloved daughter.’

Italian national Emanuele Galeppini, 17 and a golf prodigy, was the first victim to be reported dead, with the news confirmed by the Italian Golf Federation on Friday.

Police yesterday said eight Swiss victims had been identified and their bodies released to their families. They are four women and four men, including two 16–year–olds.

Dozens of families, however, continue to face an agonising wait as experts attempt to identify the remaining 30 victims and five of the most seriously injured.

The entrance of the bar Le Constellation where a fire ripped through the venue during New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Alpine ski resort town of Crans–Montana

Mourners hug alongside floral tributes to the victims of the fire near the bar in Crans–Montana

Swiss justice minister Beat Jans (second from the right) looks at the tributes to the victims

A firefighter pays tribute to the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans–Montana, Switzerland

A photo appears to show the moment champagne sparklers set fire to material on the ceiling of the Swiss nightclub

Footage shows the deadly flashover, when extreme heat caused everything inside the enclosed space to ignite almost at once, that left people little chance to flee

‘It’s a wait that destroys people’s stability,’ said Elvira Venturella, an Italian psychologist working with the families. Those missing include French–born Charlotte Niddam, 15, who attended Immanuel College, a private Jewish school in Hertfordshire, and the Jewish Free School in North London.

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One of her friends, Summer Chesler, yesterday posted a video montage showing the pair dancing together with the caption: ‘I miss my best friend.’

Another friend, Sophie, shared a separate TikTok video with a caption that read: ‘My heart has broken. Please come home Charlotte, we are all waiting for you.’

Sixteen–year–old Arthur Brodard is also among the missing. His mother Laetitia, from Lausanne, Switzerland, said: ‘There are five unidentified people in hospital [but] the authorities refuse to tell us where they are, in which country, in which canton. Anger is starting to rise. There are more than 30 parents looking for our children.’

Stephane Ganzer, state councillor in charge of the Department of Security, said the identification of victims was ‘a top priority’, acknowledging the ‘unbearable wait’ endured by families.

Mr Moretti yesterday appeared for the first time since the tragedy, near a restaurant he owns in the nearby village of Lens. He refused to answer questions from the MoS.

Meanwhile, last night’s episode of ITV’s The Masked Singer scrapped a performance of the song Disco Inferno, which featured dancers in fire suits, ‘owing to potential insensitivities’.

“They Can’t Just Do This — It’s Dangerous!” Shocking new footage shows masked British men targeting migrant boats on French beaches, sparking fear, outrage, and warnings of a dangerous escalation in the Channel crisis. Witnesses say lives were put at risk as chaos unfolded in plain sight. What’s behind this vigilante action — and how serious could this become? Watch the footage and read the full breakdown below.

“They Can’t Just Do This!” New footage has emerged showing masked British men targeting migrant boats on French beaches, sparking outrage and fear across both sides of the Channel. Witnesses described the scenes as “terrifying” and “chaotic,” with locals and officials alike warning this could mark a chilling new chapter in the crisis. Is this the result of public desperation after years of political inaction — or the beginning of something far more dangerous?

In the windswept dunes of northern France, where the English Channel’s waves crash like a relentless tide of human desperation, a new front has opened in the battle over illegal migration. Shocking footage circulating online shows masked British men, cloaked in hoods and anonymity, storming beaches near Calais and Dunkirk. Armed with knives, they slash inflatable dinghies destined for the UK, their blades slicing through rubber as they bellow war cries like “Not one more!” and “Don’t touch another person!” These self-proclaimed patriots, operating under banners like “Operation Stop The Boats,” have turned the migrant route into a theater of vigilante justice, raising alarms about escalating violence on Europe’s shores.

The clips, amassing thousands of views on platforms like X and Instagram, depict the men—often waving Union Jacks—digging up buried boats from the sand, stomping engines, and puncturing hulls under cover of night. One viral video captures a hooded figure plunging a knife into a deflated vessel, the hiss of escaping air underscoring his declaration: “We’re taking matters into our own hands because no one else will.” These aren’t isolated acts; groups like Raise The Colours, with over 100,000 followers, have documented dozens of such raids, framing them as a grassroots response to what they call a “migrant invasion.” Their online pleas for donations urge supporters: “Stopping the boats, whether the migrants or government like it or not!”

This surge in far-right activism comes amid record Channel crossings. In 2025 alone, over 50,000 migrants have braved the deadly 21-mile stretch, a 50% spike from last year, driven by smuggling gangs profiting millions. French authorities, bolstered by £500 million in UK funding, have intensified patrols—deploying drones, buggies, and even slashing boats themselves in shallow waters. But critics argue these measures fall short, with migrants regrouping in squalid camps, undeterred by the peril. Last July, BBC footage showed gendarmes wading in to knife a dinghy packed with families, dragging the wreckage ashore amid cries of frustration. “It’s like a war zone,” one migrant told reporters, echoing Nigel Farage’s warnings of “hammer attacks and stabbings” by rival gangs.

Yet, the vigilantes’ interventions teeter on the edge of criminality. French prosecutors in Dunkirk have launched probes into “aggravated violence” against migrants, citing September incidents where four flag-waving Brits allegedly assaulted asylum seekers, stealing belongings and hurling insults: “You’re not welcome in England!” Human rights groups like Utopia 56 decry the acts as xenophobic thuggery, warning they exacerbate dangers—deflated boats mean more desperate launches, and 73 deaths last year underscore the route’s lethality. One Kurdish migrant, Deniz, recounted four failed crossings: “We begged the officer to look away, but he slashed it anyway. Now it’s these masked men doing the same.”

Back in Britain, the raids split opinions. Supporters hail them as bold patriotism, filling a void left by “ineffective” governments—Labour’s border policies under fire for hotel housing and benefit strains. Detractors, including anti-fascist watchdogs, fear they embolden extremists, potentially sparking clashes with armed smugglers who, in one clip, stabbed at a vigilante’s car tire while police stood by. As winter storms brew, the question looms: Will these knife-wielding crusaders deter crossings, or ignite a transnational powder keg? With Franco-British summits looming, the beaches remain a flashpoint—where desperation meets defiance, and one punctured dream can sink lives on both sides.

Nation in Tears as Heartbreaking News Is Confirmed About Isla, the Brave 8-Year-Old Who Touched Millions

The nation is holding its breath in sorrow and hope tonight as devastating news emerges about 8-year-old Isla Screaton Kilpatrick — the radiant little girl whose courage and unforgettable smile became a symbol of joy for millions during BBC’s DIY SOS.

Isla, who lives with the extremely rare genetic condition Mandibuloacral Dysplasia (a unique mutation making her the only known person in the UK with this variant), has seen her health deteriorate sharply in recent days. Her single mum, Stacey, has confirmed that Isla’s brittle bones, mobility challenges, and the premature aging effects on her major organs have worsened significantly. She is now seriously ill and currently receiving intensive care in hospital.

The heartbreaking update comes just months after the country fell in love with Isla during the opening episode of the revived DIY SOS series, which aired in October 2025. Stacey had nominated her family for the show in the hope of creating a more accessible home that would give her daughter greater independence despite the daily struggles caused by her condition.

When Nick Knowles and the DIY SOS team arrived in Aylestone, Leicester, the response from the public was overwhelming. A near-record 2,000 volunteers applied to help, and around 160 tradespeople worked tirelessly to transform the family home in just days. The bespoke adaptations — lowered light switches, door handles, a downstairs bathroom, wider doorways, and stair access improvements — were designed specifically around Isla’s needs.

The moment of the big reveal will forever be etched in the nation’s memory. As Isla explored her beautifully adapted new home, her face lit up with pure delight. With the biggest smile, she turned to the camera and said the words that melted hearts across the country:

“I love it. I can get around the house more easily…”

Those simple, heartfelt words captured everything: gratitude, triumph, and the quiet courage of a little girl who had spent much of her life crawling or needing help for the smallest tasks. Viewers described breaking down in tears within minutes of the episode, hailing Isla as “a little superstar” and praising the extraordinary kindness of the community that rallied around her.

Stacey later shared how the transformation had exceeded all expectations, giving Isla the freedom to walk up stairs instead of crawling and to reach things on her own for the first time. The new home was meant to be a safe, joyful space for whatever time Isla had ahead.

Doctors had previously warned the family that after the age of seven, the risks of serious complications — including strokes and heart problems — would increase significantly due to the progressive nature of her condition. In recent days, those fears have become reality. Isla’s illness has taken a sudden and severe turn for the worse, and she is now fighting in hospital under close medical supervision.

Tonight, the family released a short, emotional statement asking for continued love and prayers:

“Isla is the strongest, most joyful little girl. She has taught us all to celebrate the smallest victories — like turning on a light switch by herself. Right now she is very unwell in hospital and we are by her side every moment. We are so grateful for the love and support she has received from everyone since DIY SOS. Please keep her in your thoughts.”

Nick Knowles, visibly moved, posted on social media: “Isla’s smile and those words ‘I love it. I can get around the house more easily…’ touched every single one of us. She is the bravest little soul. Sending all our love to Isla, Stacey and the family at this incredibly difficult time. Stay strong, little one.”

Across Britain, tributes are pouring in. Clips of Isla’s DIY SOS moment are being reshared thousands of times, with people writing messages like: “She gave us hope. Now we’re all praying for her.” “That smile… we can’t lose her.” “Britain is crying with you tonight, Stacey.”

Earlier this year, cruel online hoaxes had falsely claimed Isla had passed away shortly after the episode, forcing Stacey to speak out to protect her daughter’s memory. Tonight’s news is real and raw — not a hoax, but a genuine medical crisis that has the whole country holding its breath.

Isla’s story has once again highlighted the urgent need for greater awareness, research funding, and support for families living with ultra-rare genetic conditions. The DIY SOS team has reiterated their love and support, promising to stand by the family in any way they can.

As Isla fights in hospital, the nation remembers her not as a tragic statistic, but as the bright, determined little girl who reminded us all what matters most: the joy found in small freedoms, the power of community, and the unbreakable spirit of a child who never stopped smiling.

“I love it. I can get around the house more easily…” Those words, once a celebration of victory, are now being whispered as a prayer for strength across the country.

Please keep Isla in your hearts tonight.

HEARTBREAK : The Chase show was brought to an ABRUPT HALTED when it received HEARTBREAKING NEWS about contestant Debbie – Shaun Wallace and the whole studio was in TEARS when her husband appeared..

 HEARTBREAKING NEWS about contestant Debbie – Shaun Wallace and the whole studio was in TEARS when her husband appeared.

Contestant on The Chase tragically dies a week after the show airs as husband pays tribute

She fought a long battle with cancer

The Chase has been hit with heartbreaking news after contestant Debbie died following her appearance on the show.

Debbie went head-to-head with Chaser Shaun Wallace during her time on on the popular quiz show.

However, a week after her episode aired on ITV, Debbie’s husband revealed that his “beautiful wife” had passed away after being diagnosed with cancer.

Debbie passed away after suffering with breast cancer (Credit: ITV)

The Chase contestant dies a week after episode airs

The Chase contestant Debbie sadly passed away after initially being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Her husband confirmed the devastating news in a Facebook group, saying: “Debbie, who was on The Chase on [Wednesday] and who Shaun flirted with sadly lost her 17-year battle with cancer last week.

“She was my beautiful wife and it was tough to see but at the same time lovely to see her how she was.

“It was filmed about three years ago. She was one of the last to be filmed before lockdown.

“She had breast cancer 14 years before this that had been away for a number of years. But about a year after she filmed this it came back in her bones and then in her brain.”

Shaun Wallace flirted with Debbie during her time on The Chase (Credit: ITV)

Debbie was caught flirting with Shaun Wallace on The Chase

Debbie appeared on the quiz show in an episode that was filmed before the coronavirus and that was aired as a repeat last week.

She went up against Shaun Wallace, aka The Dark Destroyer, alongside her teammates Helen and George.

She was my beautiful wife and it was tough to see but at the same time lovely to see her how she was.

But after she won £5,000 for her team in the cash builder, Debbie was caught flirting with the Chaser.

Shaun said: “Hello Debbie”.

But his cheeky remark caused Bradley Walsh to say: “What was that?!”

Debbie then said: “Hello Shaun” before adding: “See I was being flirty was I?”

Bradley then replied: “Well I don’t know about that.”

Unfortunately, Shaun ended up catching Debbie which meant that she sadly didn’t make it through to the final round.

 EXCLUSIVE SHOCKER  The 63-year-old TV star has been spotted getting very close with a mystery man in his early 30s — marking his first intimate public sighting since stepping away from television. Witnesses say the pair looked relaxed, affectionate, and completely at ease, while insiders claim this relationship has actually been quietly unfolding for months. Friends now say Phillip believes the bond is finally “strong enough” to go public — and fans are stunned by what this could mean next…   Everything we know so far about his new boyfriend is below

EXCLUSIVE: Phillip Schofield, 63, spotted getting close with mystery male companion, 30

Phillip Schofield appeared worse for wear after enjoying lunch with a male companion with whom he put on a cosy display in London on Saturday.

The former This Morning presenter, 63, helped prop up his pal, London-based nurse Joshua Luke Sharman, 30, as they emerged from a restaurant where the duo looked to stumble their way out after a seemingly excessive lunch.

Following their departure from the eatery, Phillip and handsome Joshua, whose Instagram shows his celebrity friends including Sally Lindsay and Gok Wan, got up close while sharing a cosy cuddle before nuzzling into one another.

Clad in a blue polo shirt and shorts, Joshua appeared to need his assistance in walking before enjoying a cosy cuddle in the street.

Phillip, who came out as gay in February 2020 on the magazine show, has stepped back from the spotlight after departing This Morning in 2023 in the wake of an affair with a 20-year-old runner, which he branded ‘unwise but not illegal’.

Phillip Schofield appeared worse for wear after enjoying lunch with a male companion with whom he put on a cosy display in London on Saturday

The pair were getting hot and heavy in the street with no regard to who saw their cosy moment

The former This Morning presenter, 63, was supported by his pal, London-based nurse Joshua Luke Sharman, as they emerged from a restaurant where the star looked to stumble on his way out

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Following their departure from the eatery, Phillip and handsome Joshua got up close while sharing a cosy cuddle before nuzzling into one another

The duo appeared to have had a fun-filled lunch

Phillip is not the only star on Joshua’s radar, as he appears to be firm pals with Gok, with whom he is often pictured on Instagram.

The star, who has been married to Stephanie Lowe since 1993, has not publically confirmed any romance since the admission of his affair.

At the time of his departure from This Morning, it was reported that Steph had been left ‘devastated’ by the revelation and angry that her husband had lied to her.

However, it was later revealed she is choosing not to file for divorce because she does not want him to ‘fall any further’ then he already has, and despite everything, ‘the love is still very much there.’

As well as the breakdown of his marriage, Schofield’s relationship with co-host Holly Willoughby faltered in the midst of the scandal, with the pair understood to be at loggerheads.

His daughter Molly is now his publicist after she quit the talent agency that once represented her father.

Phillip; insisted he had not ‘groomed’ his young lover, despite first meeting him when he was 15. He said: ‘Attraction is attraction. It’s no different in the gay world as it is in the heteros3xual world or in the lesbian world.

The duo both clutched vapes as they stumbled out of their lunch

The duo were on a determined walk as they left their lunch in bleary-eyed form

‘There shouldn’t be a difference. This is where homophobia comes in. We did first meet when he was 15, I visited the drama school [he attended].’

He said the fallout from his admission that he lied about his affair with a younger male colleague had been ‘relentless’, revealing he has had suicidal thoughts.

Schofield said: ‘My girls saved my life. They said last week they haven’t left me for a moment. They’ve been by my side every moment because they’re scared to let me out of their sight. What is that like for daughters to have to go with something like that?

‘And they said to me, “Don’t you dare do this on our watch. We’re supposed to be looking after you.” If my girls hadn’t been there, I wouldn’t be here, because I don’t see my future.’

They got up close and personal after the lunch

Brooklyn Beckham has been left furious by what he sees as “deeply insulting” and “sexist” claims aimed at his wife, Nicola Peltz, as the real reason behind the bombshell legal letter sent to his parents is gradually coming to light

Brooklyn Beckham has reportedly been left furious by what he sees as “deeply insulting” and “misogynistic” claims aimed at his wife, Nicola Peltz, as the real reason behind the bombshell legal letter sent to his parents comes into sharper focus.

The 26-year-old hot sauce enthusiast is said to have instructed lawyers to formally warn his parents, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, to stop contacting him directly or indirectly. According to sources close to the family rift, the move was made to protect Brooklyn’s mental health after repeated requests for space were allegedly ignored.

The feud is understood to have erupted last May and intensified after Brooklyn and Nicola noticeably skipped Sir David’s 50th birthday celebrations last year. Since then, whispers have circulated suggesting Nicola is “controlling” her husband and somehow responsible for his estrangement from the Beckham clan — claims that have reportedly left Brooklyn seething.

Insiders say Brooklyn feels those narratives unfairly target his wife, painting her as the villain in a situation that was his decision alone. One source described the rumours as “so sexist and misogynistic”, adding that Brooklyn “does not stand for his wife being vilified in this way”. They said the storyline was “as old as time — blame the woman for the man’s actions — and it’s just deeply insulting”.

Meanwhile, David and Victoria are said to be devastated by the legal letter from their firstborn. Friends of the couple insist every attempt at contact or social media post was driven by a desire to heal the rift, not inflame it. “They are desperately sad,” a source claimed, stressing that the Beckhams “love Brooklyn deeply and will always be there for him”.

Tensions reportedly escalated further when Brooklyn blocked both of his parents on social media. He is also said to have been annoyed when Victoria liked one of his Instagram posts and David shared a black-and-white childhood photo of him over Christmas — gestures Brooklyn allegedly interpreted as proof his parents still see him as a child rather than an adult.

Those close to David insist he was simply trying to reach out and resolve the situation, and that the aggressive legal approach blindsided the family. Adding another layer to the drama, it has been noted that Nicola’s father previously hired high-profile lawyer Marty Singer — famously charging £800 an hour — during a legal dispute over Brooklyn and Nicola’s lavish 2022 wedding, which was eventually settled.

Despite the ongoing family war, Brooklyn has remained openly devoted to Nicola. When the couple renewed their vows last summer without any of his family present, he publicly gushed that he could “renew my vows every single day with her”, adding that finding the person you want to spend your life with “definitely shapes you as a person”.

Rylan Clark’s mum Linda, 73, was rushed to hospital after a terrifying fall right outside her front door, leaving Rylan deeply worried

Rylan Clark’s mum, Linda Clark, has revealed she was rushed to hospital after suffering a frightening fall outside her home, after mistaking ice for water while taking out the rubbish.

The 73-year-old, who is well known to viewers from Celebrity Gogglebox, slipped on the icy ground and fractured her shoulder in the fall.

Speaking live on air with her son during his BBC Radio 2 show on Saturday, Linda calmly told listeners: “I just went flying and I hurt my arm again,” before confirming her shoulder was fractured and badly bruised. She admitted her arm had turned “black” from the bruising and was “so sore”.

Rylan didn’t hide his worry as he recalled the moment he got the call. He said it was “a lovely phone call” to receive first thing in the morning, hearing that his mum was on her way to hospital. Trying to stay positive, he added that it could have been far worse, referencing previous falls where Linda had injured multiple limbs.

Despite his concern, Rylan reassured listeners that his mum was being well looked after and urged her to rest and take things easy, joking that she struggles to slow down even when injured. “In all fairness though, it was an accident,” he explained. “She just slipped on some ice.”

The incident comes only months after Linda was rushed to Princess Alexandra Hospital, prompting Rylan to cancel a Radio 2 show at the time. In an emotional Instagram update last summer, he told fans that “Mummy Linda isn’t well,” while thanking hospital staff for taking care of her and promising to keep everyone updated.

Linda’s health has been a longstanding concern for the presenter. Rylan has previously spoken openly about her battle with Crohn’s disease, a chronic condition she has lived with since her 30s, which has required multiple operations and daily medication. She also survived sepsis in 2018 and suffered another serious fall in Marbella in 2023 that required emergency surgery before the pair flew home on a private plane.

Despite everything, Rylan has often described his mum as “a trooper,” and once again reassured fans that she is on the mend and in safe hands as she recovers from her latest injury.

BBC viewers were left in tears by Sarra Hoy’s extraordinary gesture as she faced her own heartbreaking diagnosis. Audiences could not hide their emotion after watching the powerful new documentary about Sir Chris Hoy’s terminal cancer battle — but the person who truly touched the nation’s heart was his wife, Sarra Hoy, who was also dealing with an aggressive MS diagnosis. Gravely ill herself, Chris Hoy’s wife still chose to do this — and the whole of Britain was moved to tears

BBC audiences have been left deeply moved after watching a powerful new documentary charting Sir Chris Hoy’s terminal cancer battle — with many saying it was his wife Sarra Hoy who truly stole their hearts.

The BBC One documentary Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage and Me offers an intimate look into the couple’s lives as the six-time Olympic gold medallist confronts Stage 4 cancer, after being told in 2023 that he had between two and four years to live. Scans revealed his prostate cancer had spread to his shoulder, pelvis, ribs and spine — a moment Chris described as nothing short of “a waking nightmare”.

Yet just weeks after receiving her husband’s devastating prognosis, Sarra was handed her own life-altering diagnosis: an aggressive form of multiple sclerosis. Despite this, viewers watched in awe as she consistently placed her focus on supporting Chris, describing standing by him through his illness as “the greatest privilege of my life”.

Reflecting on her own diagnosis, Sarra explained that the shock of Chris’s cancer had completely eclipsed everything else. She said the world had been so “upside down” by the news about her husband that her MS diagnosis felt like “just another moment in time”, adding that she preferred it that way because “talking about Chris” mattered more.

Throughout the programme, Sarra’s quiet strength shone through — particularly when she spoke about helping their two children understand what their father was going through. Determined not to let cancer become something frightening or taboo, she wanted it to be part of their everyday lives rather than a single traumatic conversation.

She revealed how the children’s fears surfaced quickly, with unspoken worries about whether their father might die, whether they could catch cancer, or whether they had somehow caused it. To help them cope, Sarra came up with a simple yet profoundly moving idea centred around a cherry blossom tree in their garden.

Realising that Chris’s chemotherapy would end around the time the tree bloomed, the family painted a large bare tree and added pink blossoms to it each day — symbolising Chris regrowing and recovering. Sarra said the ritual was as much for her husband as it was for their children, helping them all believe that even when something is stripped bare, it can grow again.

Chris paid a heartfelt tribute to his wife during the documentary, saying she never seeks attention but deserves every ounce of it. He admitted he could not imagine coping without her, calling Sarra “an amazing person”.

Viewers flooded social media with emotional reactions, praising Sarra’s compassion, resilience and selflessness. Many described the documentary as difficult to watch but deeply inspiring, with one viewer saying that while Chris is a hero on the track, Sarra is “a truly remarkable woman” off it.