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Tulisa Contostavlos breaks silence on being forced to 'flee' ITV I'm A Celebrity

The former The X Factor judge says she was "forced" to leave Australia and head back from Down Under amid a secret health battle.

Real reason BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Rose Ayling-Ellis didn't appear on 20th anniversary special

EastEnders star, who won the Glitterball Trophy back in 2021 with pro dancer Giovanni Pernice, was absent from the 20th anniversary show on Saturday (December 21).

Penny Lancaster addresses 'real reason' she called out Gregg Wallace over BBC MasterChef feud

ITV Loose Women regular Lancaster says husband Sir Rod Stewart gave her the courage to call out bullying by TV’s Gregg Wallace.

Chloe Madeley says rugby legend 'groped' her in front of then-husband James Haskell

ITV star has spoken for the first time about being groped by a rugby star while in a DJ booth with her then-husband James Haskell, revealing: “He grabbed my a*se”.

ITV Coronation Street star breaks down in tears as she issues update on elderly co-star

Sally Ann Matthews has shared a poignant update on Rita Tanner star Barbara Knox, her fellow ITV soap actress, during an intimate Instagram Live stream.

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Zoe Ball quits UK 24 hours after hosting final BBC Radio 2 show

Zoe has arrived in New York City to visit her son Woody after bidding an emotional farewell to her BBC Radio 2 show on Friday (December 20).

Meghan Markle's stance on King Charles and Camilla before Prince Harry returns to UK

Meghan's husband Harry is engaged in an ongoing legal battle with the Home Office over his security arrangements in the UK.

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's JB Gill's wife breaks silence over 'accusations' from viewers

Chloe Gill, the wife of JLS singer and Strictly finalist JB, has hit back at viewers who accused her of "interfering" in the JLS singer and ITV The X Factor star's preparations during his stint.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola explains stance on on Graziano di Prima after scandal

Vito, who hails from Italy, spoke out amid the Zara McDermott scandal which led to the Love Island star sparking Graziano di Prima's downfall.

'Positive development' issued over King Charles cancer battle

Charles will continue with his cancer treatment after Christmas, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

Prince Harry and Andrew share same 'brutal' four-word nickname in Royal Family

The Duke of Sussex and the Duke of York are no longer working royals after stepping down from the roles roughly five years ago

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Max George issues health update after undergoing heart surgery

The Wanted singer took to Instagram to share the update on Saturday (December 21)

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Two BBC Strictly Come Dancing stars address departure from show after 'exit pact'

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have addressed whether they will walk away from the popular BBC show, which wrapped up its 2024 series last weekend.

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Matt Baker breaks silence over BBC Countryfile future says 'it depends'

Matt’s festive family favourite - Matt Baker: Christmas Travels With Mum and Dad recently returned to Channel 4.

Fern Britton halts ITV James Martin Saturday Morning with dig at ex Phil Vickery

Fern, the ITV Loose Women legend, was on the ITV show alongside James, the former BBC Saturday Kitchen chef, on December 21.

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James Martin emotional as he marks milestone on ITV Saturday Morning

ITV James Martin's Saturday Morning saw the celebrity chef joined by a string of famous faces as he celebrated a huge milestone on the show, but the star was left emotional a surprise

Emotional James Martin halts ITV show and pleads with guest 'what are you doing'

The ITV James Martin's Saturday Morning star was back on the show for a pre Christmas special edition of the programme in the wake of his exit from BBC Saturday Kitchen for ITV.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star rushed for emergency heart surgery with operation 'imminent'

Max issued an update to followers and fans as he shared how he was doing in the concerning video posted on social media.

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Queen 'disapproved' of Meghan Markle ignoring royal protocol on wedding day

The Queen reportedly disapproved of the Duchess of Sussex flouting Royal Family tradition back in 2018.

BBC Saturday Kitchen guest breaks silence over appearance on show and calls Matt Tebbutt 'hard work'

Anna Haugh was on the BBC show on Saturday, December 21, for the final edition of the programme before Christmas, with Matt presenting.

BBC Saturday Kitchen viewers warn show has been 'ruined' by person they 'cannot stand'

BBC viewers took issue with the inclusion of Harry Hill in today's line up as Matt Tebbutt hosted the programme on Saturday.

BBC Saturday Kitchen viewers alarmed over noticeable 'tension' between two stars

BBC viewers tuning in saw Matt welcome a string of guests onto the show.

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BBC Saturday Kitchen fans fume 'Christmas is ruined' thanks to guest

Saturday Kitchen viewers were divided over Matt Tebbutt's latest guest on the BBC cooking show this morning (December 21)

BBC Saturday Kitchen viewers 'give up' on show after it 'plumbs new depths'

Matt Tebbutt returned on Saturday (December 21) for a Christmas special, joined by the likes of comedian and ITV star Harry Hill.

BBC Saturday Kitchen viewers 'cannot believe' show after 'dangerous' advice

Viewers were left up in arms and uproar ensued on Twitter/X due to the BBC show promoting MSG.

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice friendship 'broken' beyond repair

Reports have suggested the pair - who were once so close they were rumoured to be dating - have grown distant amid the Italian's controversial show exit.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star left 'kicking and screaming' after shock axe from show

Arlene Phillips, who was replaced by Alesha Dixon, has spoken out over her dramatic and controversial exit from the show.

BBC Gavin and Stacey star James Corden fights back tears after question from Graham Norton

The BBC Gavin and Stacey star was on the sofa alongside Ruth Jones ahead of the Christmas special.

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BBC Saturday Kitchen star Matt Tebbutt issues major health update after 'wake up call' surgery

Matt, who hosts the show each and every Saturday, was forced to undergo an appendectomy in 2022, and has now spoken out over his health.

BBC Breakfast star takes swipe at Naga Munchetty as he brands her 'vicious'

Naga Munchetty was left unimpressed when her BBC Breakfast co-host made a cutting remark about her during Saturday's broadcast (December 21)