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Connie Talbot, who won the hearts of the nation in the first series of Britain’s Got Talent, has come a long way since her TV debut – and she looks completely unrecognisableTVPeter Hart Deputy associate editor, Carly Hacon Showbiz Reporter and Jeff Reines15:09, 11 Mar 2025Britains Got Talent Connie Talbot wows Simon Cowell in 2000Britain’s Got Talent’s darling Connie Talbot, who melted hearts as a six-year-old on the show’s inaugural series, has blossomed into a full-fledged star.Now 24-years-old, the sweetheart from Sutton Coldfield, who memorably made the judges weep with her “Over the Rainbow” performance, boasts an impressive social media following with over 307,000 fans – marking an astounding rise to fame since bursting onto the scene in 2007.Article continues belowA recent snap on Instagram shows the young celeb stunning in a black swimsuit, basked in glorious sunshine, hinting she’s living it up on a well-deserved break.Connie’s heartwarming rendition of the cherished classic from The Wizard Of Oz had famously spellbound Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Piers Morgan in the gripping finale. She was considered a heavyweight for the BGT crown, neck and neck with opera virtuoso Paul Potts.Connie wowed viewers at six(Image: More

Love Island star Maura Higgins starred in a promo video for ITV Racing’s coverage of Cheltenham Festival, following the fallout from her alleged kiss with Danny Jones15:09, 11 Mar 2025Maura Higgins promos 2025 Cheltenham Festival on ITVMaura Higgins appeared to brush off all of that BRITs ‘kiss’ drama with a new TV promo.The Love Island star, 34, appeared to lock lips with married McFly star Danny Jones, 38, at a BRITs afterparty last weekend. Footage from The Sun seemed to show the pair sharing a quick smooch by a curtain at Universal’s party at 180 Studios on the Strand in London.Article continues belowA source claimed: “Danny and Maura seemed to be having a great time. They looked like they had a brief drunken kiss. Danny and Maura seem to have a close friendship after meeting in the jungle. They were talking and laughing for ages.”Maura, who friends claim is “really struggling” with the backlash from the alleged kiss, took to Instagram on Tuesday (March 11) with a promo clip for ITV Racing’s coverage of The Cheltenham Festival. Cheltenham will host world class racing over four days from Tuesday until Friday March 14.Maura appeared in a pre-recorded advert for ITV’s coverage of Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday (March 11)(Image: More

Maura Higgins’ friend has said that all the kerfuffle over her alleged drunken kiss with Danny Jones at a BRITs after-party has ‘taken its toll’ on the Love Island star14:41, 11 Mar 2025Maura Higgins reacts to last nights Love Island trailerMaura Higgins’ friend has said people need to “calm down” in the wake of the star’s alleged kiss with Danny Jones.The Love Island beauty has been in the headlines for days after footage on The Sun appeared to show her and married McFly star Danny locking lips in a quick kiss at a BRITS after-party in London, with a source saying: “Danny and Maura seemed to be having a great time. They looked like they had a brief drunken kiss.”Article continues belowA second video then showed them at the Nobu Hotel in Marylebone later that night, where they were said to be “knocking back wine” at another industry event.Maura has apparently headed off to LA(Image: More

Emmerdale fans are convinced that Vanessa Woodfield is aware of Mary Goskirk and Suzy Merton’s kiss – and is planning some serious revenge13:28, 11 Mar 2025Emmerdale fans are convinced that Vanessa Woodfield is aware of Mary Goskirk and Suzy Merton’s kiss(Image: More

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma has said there is ‘some learning’ to be had when it comes to the tragic case of Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his pianist wife Betsy Arakawa13:09, 11 Mar 2025Updated 13:09, 11 Mar 2025Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home with their dogBruce Willis’ wife Emma has reminded people that “caregivers need care too” in the wake of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman’s death.French Connection star Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were discovered dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on February 26. It was later determined that pianist Arakawa died first from a rare virus, probably on February 11, and that Hackman died days later from coronary artery disease.Article continues belowThe fact he had advanced Alzheimer’s may have meant that he hadn’t realised his wife had passed away.Emma has been outspoken on the topic of care following her husband Bruce’s diagnosis. In 2023 the family confirmed that the Die Hard star had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.Emma has weighed in on what happened to gene Hackman and his wife(Image: More

Emmerdale viewers will see a new arrival in the village next week while Aaron Dingle’s wedding news doesn’t go down well with mum Chas12:16, 11 Mar 2025Emmerdale spoilers confirm Aaron Dingle’s wedding bombshell – but Chas is not happy(Image: More

Lorraine Kelly has been forced to set the record straight after she ‘scolded’ Vernon Kay for his fake Scottish accent on the BBC Radio 2 star’s show last week11:51, 11 Mar 2025Lorraine slams Vernon Kay’s Scottish accentLorraine Kelly was quick to set the record straight on Tuesday after she ‘scolded’ Vernon Kay for his ‘incredibly offensive’ fake Scottish accent.During his BBC Radio 2 show last Friday, Vernon broke into a mock Scottish accent resulting in a recorded message from Lorraine ‘scolding’ his attempt.Article continues belowThe message had Lorraine saying: “Vernon, what are you doing? On behalf of Vernon Kay I would like to apologise to all of my fellow Scots for that incredibly offensive stereotype.”She continued: “The Scottish accent is a beautiful thing that comes in many different varieties and not everybody sounds like Billy Connolly, but that’s okay because we love him.”Lorraine Kelly was quick to set the record straight on Tuesday after she ‘scolded’ Vernon Kay for his ‘incredibly offensive’ fake Scottish accent(Image: More

BBC Breakfast star Nina Warhurst has quit her role on the red sofa. The presenter has been a reporter on the programme since 2018 and became its main business presenter in 2020, taking over after Steph McGovern departed, but has announced that she will be stepping into a new role. She will now be joining […] More