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    This Morning’s Ben Shephard issues warning to co-star live on air after private chat

    ITV This Morning presenters Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley were seen in fits of laughter as they returned to the screen following a pre-recorded segment on Monday’s show16:43, 12 May 2025This Morning host Ben Shephard cheekily told his co-star “let’s leave that there” as he warned her live on air.In the latest instalment of the popular ITV show on Monday (May 12), Ben and his co-presenter Cat Deeley chatted about the day’s top stories from Britain and beyond, welcoming a variety of guests to their iconic blue sofa.After chatting with Diversity’s Ashley Banjo, Jordan Banjo, and Perri Kiely, they handed over to Jeff Brazier to present the competition segment.But when the cameras cut back to the studio, Ben and Cat were caught in a fit of giggles following a private joke during the pre-recorded bit.Ben and Cat presented the show”Let’s leave that there, Cat Deeley,” Ben joked, trying to regain composure for the live audience, reports the Mirror.Article continues belowBen quickly got the show back on track, introducing a soothing phone-in with psychologist Linda Papadopoulos, as reported by Wales Online.”Coming up, many of you will have children sitting exams this week. Linda Papadopoulos is standing by to help you manage their stress in today’s phone-in, and probably yours as well, if you’re the parent,” he announced.The Diversity lads came on to the showThe episode also saw the duo tackle hot topics with Gyles Brandreth and Camilla Tominey, analysing the Prime Minister’s recent update on immigration policy.Chef John Torode was on hand in the kitchen, whipping up a tasty chicken traybake, while Sian Welby brought viewers the latest entertainment news, including the scoop from Sunday’s (May 11) BAFTA TV Awards.Beauty guru Nadine Baggott graced the set to talk up her top SPF picks as temperatures keep on climbing.Though, some ITV viewers weren’t buying it and rushed onto X (the new Twitter) to air their grievances.The pair are fan favouritesThe critique quickly stacked high with one disgruntled fan declaring: “#ThisMorning it is a load of nonsense though, they do chat a lot of rubbish.”The vexation didn’t let up as another exclaimed, “What a load of s****,” and yet another bemoaned, “Why do they talk about such nonsense?”.Echoing the sentiment, someone else blurted out, “Slow f****** news day,” whilst another unimpressed viewer moaned, “Well, that was all about nothing.”But amid the uproar, there was a silver lining, as one chuffed viewer complimented: “I must say, today’s #ThisMorning is very cheerful.”Article continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on the latest news here.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. More

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    Sarah Jayne Dunn is ‘passionate’ about saucy career that ‘gives her confidence’

    EXCLUSIVE: Former Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn has opened up to Daily Star about her “empowering” new career that has givn her “confidence, strength and expression”16:03, 12 May 2025Updated 19:49, 12 May 2025Sarah Jayne Dunn is encouraging women to begin their “pole dancing journey”.The former soap star spoke exclusively with Daily Star and explained that she hopes to help others discover their love for pole dancing, just like she has.”I have found such a passion and obsession with pole and what it has given me and other women; confidence, expression, strength and power.””I did my teaching qualifications really to expand my knowledge and understanding of the sport but when the opportunity came up to teach my own class it was a no brainer, I love that I can now share the joy that pole brings me with others as they embark on their own pole journeys!”The former Hollyoaks star is now teaching pole dancing(Image: More

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    Rebekah Vardy enjoys pints with Leicester fans after major loss in Coleen Rooney saga

    Rebekah Vardy appeared to put her legal woes to one side at the weekend when she was spotted drinking beer with the away fans at the Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City game14:07, 12 May 2025Rebekah attended the gameRebekah Vardy seemed to put the recent Wagatha Christie saga behind her over the weekend, as she was seen enjoying a beer with Leicester City supporters.The spouse of footballer Jamie Vardy, 43, has finally agreed to pay Coleen Rooney £1.19 million towards her legal fees following their bitter High Court dispute.Rebekah has yet to publicly comment on having to fork out the hefty sum to her rival, 39. However, she appeared carefree and untroubled by her legal troubles when she turned up to watch Nottingham Forest play against Leicester City in a match that ended in a 2-2 draw.Seen in the away end, donning a Leicester shirt and designer sunglasses atop her head, beer in hand, Rebekah looked content and at ease as she posed for a selfie with a fan.The TV star hung out with fansShe was also captured among the crowd watching the game as her husband, Jamie, attempted but failed to net his 200th goal for the Foxes in a match that had both sets of fans on their toes.Article continues belowPost-match, Rebekah posed with Jamie and their children, who were proudly wearing Leicester City shirts in support of the striker, who has confirmed he will be leaving the club at the end of the season, reports the Mirror.Rebekah’s day out follows the latest development in the Wagatha Christie trial. The mother-of-five found herself embroiled in one of the nation’s most high-profile court cases after trying to sue Coleen following the Liverpudlian’s now notorious social media post in 2019.Coleen, the wife of Man Utd legend Wayne, took to social media to disclose that she had been secretly conducting a sting operation after numerous stories from her private social media were leaked to the press. The astute Liverpudlian narrowed down the accounts with access to her posts to identify the culprit.Rebekah was seen in the crowdIn 2019, she revealed on social media: “It was….. Rebekah Vardy’s account,” after blocking all her followers from viewing her Instagram Stories. These included a fabricated story about her planning a trip to Mexico for gender selection and considering a stint on Strictly Come Dancing.Rebekah vehemently denied the accusations, suggesting her Instagram account had been hacked. However, she lost the ensuing defamation case against Coleen and has now been ordered to pay nearly £1.2million.Article continues belowA specialist costs court was previously informed that Coleen accumulated a legal bill of over £1.8 million after successfully defending Rebekah’s High Court claim in 2022.In written submissions for a hearing last Tuesday, Rebekah’s barrister, Juliet Wells, stated that Coleen’s total legal bill of £1,833,906.89 “has now been settled at £1,190,000, being c.£1,125,000 plus interest of c.£65.000”.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More