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    BBC EastEnders’ Kathy Beale star’s life – including tragedy, famous sister and co-star romance

    Kathy Beale has been a staple of EastEnders since the soap’s first episode in February 1985TVAngie Quinn08:45, 09 Mar 2025EastEnders: Kathy listens to Dermot O’Leary on the radioEastEnders icon Kathy Beale, portrayed by Gillian Taylforth, has been a staple of Albert Square since the soap’s inaugural episode in February 1985. In the early days, Kathy was wed to Pete Beale (Peter Dean), twin brother to Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard), and mother to the late Martin Fowler (James Bye).After a failed marriage to Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), Kathy left the Square in 1998 for South Africa with her son Ben and new husband Gavin Sullivan (Paul Nicholas). She returned briefly in 1999 before leaving again on 6 January 2000.Years later, her son Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) was devastated to hear she’d died in a car crash – which was a complete lie. In 2015, Kathy dramatically returned to Walford and has remained a fan favourite.Kathy Beale is an original family member of the Fowler/Beale family READ MORE: More

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    Davina McCall’s harrowing final words to doctor before brain tumour surgery

    Television presenter Davina McCall was rushed into hospital back in September 2024 after a cyst was found in her brain by chance during a routine body scan16:44, 08 Mar 2025Davina McCall issues update after brain tumour surgeryDavina McCall’s final words to her surgeon have been revealed.The beloved television star underwent brain tumour surgery back in September 2024 and made sure to reassure her doctor ahead of the life changing procedure. Top neurosurgeon Kevin O’Neill handled her case and she took a moment to tell him one simple thing.The 57 year old telly star confessed she nearly pleaded with him to “keep me alive” for her kids’ sake, but when it came down to the wire Davina kept her cool and instead entrusted him with a simple message: “You do whatever you need to do. I put all my faith in you.”Now, feeling like she’s got the zest of someone half her age, Davina’s all set to host the BBC’s Stranded on Honeymoon Island.Davina had her brain tumour operation back in September(Image: More

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    Jesy Nelson to have emergency surgery to save twins after pregnancy horror

    Little Mix star Jesy Nelson requires urgent surgery. The singer is pregnant with twins, but recently announced that she has been told her twins could die in the womb. Jesy took to Instagram to inform her followers about her condition and broke the news that she will be needing surgery. In a video, Nelson said: […] More

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    Matt Lucas breaks silence as star accused of ‘mocking’ sign language interpreter

    Matt Lucas has responded after allegations surfaced he ‘mocked’ a British Sign Language interpreter at last year’s British Book Awards, with the comedian urging fans to “make up their own minds”15:42, 08 Mar 2025Lorraine: David Walliams on working with Matt Lucas againMatt Lucas has addressed claims of “mocking” made against him.The “Little Britain” star has clapped back following accusations from BBC radio pundit Nihal Arthanayake, who claimed that the comedian had poked fun at a British Sign Language interpreter during last year’s British Book Awards.The comedic legend urged his fans to “make up their own minds” and took to his Instagram Stories. The footage shows Matt cracking up the crowd as he steps up to dish out an award before noticing the pair of BSL interpreters.He then roped them into signing one of his jokes. He quipped: “Hello, I have a confession to make. I’m not actually a British sign language interpreter at all. I’m actually a convicted criminal. I know nothing of sign language, I’m literally just standing here waving my arms around willy nilly. Go on, do willy nilly again.”Matt has been accused of mocking the BSL interpreter(Image: More

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    Danny Dyer’s dad spelt star’s ‘real name’ wrong as he was ‘so drunk’ at registry

    Bet you don’t know Danny Dyer’s real name – the EastEnders icon recently revealed the meaning behind the unusual moniker and his father’s antics on the day he was registered14:04, 08 Mar 2025Danny Dyer learns silver serviceDanny Dyer’s real name is not what you think it is.You’d be forgiven for assuming the Human Traffic actor’s name is actually Daniel, but you’d be sorely mistaken – he has a far more interesting origin story. In an interview with British GQ, Danny Dyer dissected his own Wikipedia page and set the record straight.He told the camera: “I’d like to address the first bit [his ‘real name’]. My real name is Danial and that’s because me dad was so p***** when he turned up when I was born.””He weren’t there, he was in the boozer. He couldn’t spell Daniel so he spelled it D-A-N-I-A-L.”Danny said that his father was too drunk and couldn’t spell the word Daniel(Image: More

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    Saturday Kitchen fans amazed over guest’s ‘impossible’ age-defying looks

    Saturday Kitchen viewers couldn’t stop talking about how young one guest looked on Matt Tebbutt’s BBC show.13:51, 08 Mar 2025Saturday Kitchen: Floella Benjamin talks about her ‘food heaven’Saturday Kitchen’s Matt Tebbutt was absolutely thrilled as he introduced the legendary Floella Benjamin onto his show. BBC viewers were left gobsmacked by Floella’s age-defying looks on the latest instalment.It wasn’t long before people took to Twitter in amazement that she’s barely changed since her days on the children’s show Play School which she joined back in 1976.One viewer said: “Floella Benjamin looking absolutely fantastic on #SaturdayKitchen – she never ages. And the heaven dish looks gorgeous – gets my vote.” Another person tweeted: “Floella is 75, looking amazing, lovely woman.”Meanwhile, someone else chipped in with: “Floella was on Playschool when I was a tot, yet she looks impossibly young today.” Another fan demanded: “Never mind your favourite food, tell us your skin routine #floella looks amazing.”Saturday Kitchen fans amazed over guest’s ‘impossible’ age-defying looksREAD MORE: More

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    Megan McKenna rushes baby son to hospital as he ‘vomits and screams in pain’

    Megan McKenna has shared her experience of rushing her baby son to hospital after he was left screaming in pain and vomiting, and urged other mums to trust their instincts13:14, 08 Mar 2025Megan McKenna breaks down in tears in the Celebrity Big Brother Diary RoomMegan McKenna had to rush her son to the hospital.The reality TV star has shared the terrifying moment her son was left crying and vomiting, which prompted the parent to seek medical help. The 31 year old, who welcomed her son Landon last October with her 27 year old footballer fiancé Oliver Burke, has been keeping fans updated on her motherhood journey through social media.On Friday, the former TOWIE star took to Instagram Stories to reveal that she had to take him to hospital after he fell ill. She explained that Landon was distressed and dehydrated due to vomiting and became inconsolable.Trusting her instincts that something was seriously wrong, Megan rushed him to A&E and is now urging other new mums not to doubt themselves. Sharing a snap of little Landon snoozing in his cot, the new mum wrote: “One thing I’m learning about being a mum, always trust your gut.”Megan gave birth to Landon back in October(Image: More