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Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has been a fixture on the ITV soap since 1995, playing the iconic Mandy Dingle, and she’s faced off-screen battles tooPhoebe Tonks Overnight Reporter, Sarah Tulloch Senior Lifestyle and Features Reporter and Natalie King13:12, 13 Aug 2025Lisa Riley opened up about her weight loss journey(Image: Karwai Tang, WireImagevia Getty Images)Since her first appearance as Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale back in 1995, Lisa Riley has become a cherished part of the soap.Mandy, with her vibrant personality and infectious joy, has been central to some of Emmerdale’s most gripping plots over the last three decades. Notable storylines include her turbulent romance with Paddy Kirk and the shocking revelation that she adopted her son Vinny while involved with Vinny’s abusive father Paul Ashdale.Off-screen, Lisa has navigated her own share of challenges, making the monumental decision to transform her lifestyle by losing an incredible 12 stone in just a year and a half. Fans of Lisa may also be pleased to see she’s recently teased a ‘wonderful’ project away from the soap.Unlike many stars who resort to quick solutions, Lisa was determined to lead a healthier life. This involved swapping her usual takeaway meals for regular gym sessions and a balanced diet.Lisa Riley before her remarkable 12 stone weight loss(Image: Collect Unknown)During this 18-month journey, Lisa, originally from Bury, slimmed down from a size 28 to a svelte size 12. However, the weight loss journey wasn’t without its hurdles, as the actress grappled with painful folds of excess skin, weighing over 1.5 stone, reports the Mirror.Article continues belowIn her 2017 documentary, Lisa Riley’s Baggy Body Club, Lisa emotionally confessed that her transformed body had left her feeling ‘revolted’ by her own reflection and even saw herself as a ‘saggy mess’, following the weight loss.Lisa has candidly revealed the unexpected challenges she encountered during her weight-loss journey, confessing to fans: “When I made the decision to lose weight, I never for one second imagined that I would end up looking like that.”Speaking about the surprising aftermath of her dramatic transformation, she continued: “It never occurred to me that the loose skin would be so bad. I thought why on earth have I lost all this weight? I looked worse than I did when I was obese. And it was the pain as well. The skin was flapping about and dragging.”Lisa underwent surgery to remove excess skin(Image: No credit)Following her significant weight reduction, Lisa found herself battling discomfort from excess skin, which interfered with her fitness regime. Explaining the agony, she revealed: “When you are on this weight loss journey, food becomes the enemy and you have to go to the gym, you have to move.”But the movement was becoming a severe problem. It really hurt, it rubbed and it would get red, and it was hard to clean between the folds.”The documentary captured Lisa’s courageous decision to have surgery for excess skin removal, a procedure undertaken by countless people each year.Sharing her anxieties about the operation, Lisa disclosed how fear nearly prevented her from going ahead. “The night before the surgery, I was so petrified everybody thought I wasn’t going to go through with it. I was thinking that in 11 hours I could be dead. I might not wake up,” she admitted.The star then confessed: “Could I have lived with the loose skin for the rest of my life? Yes, but I wouldn’t have been happy.”Interestingly, while often considered a cosmetic procedure, Lisa felt that her skin removal was actually something very different.”I don’t feel like I have had cosmetic surgery, I have corrected what I had done to myself,” explained the Emmerdale actress. Nobody made me eat 50 Twix bars, or a whole packet of sausages at one sitting. I did that to myself. No one made me not go to the gym. Some weeks I was probably having seven takeaways a week. I did that to myself. I have to take responsibility for that.”In total, Lisa endured four intense surgical procedures, including a fleur de lis tummy tuck, surgery to remove loose skin from her thighs, a breast lift and ‘bingo wings’ reduction. As a result, it took the actress about seven months to fully recover, enduring significant pain along the way.Now, after this challenging journey, Lisa confessed she couldn’t be happier with her appearance as she reflected: “I had never been able to wear sexy underwear, before it was all just functional, mumsy bras and big knickers. Now I can wear little sexy sets.Article continues below”On the train from Manchester to London, the old me would have had a coffee, baguette, red wine, crisps and a cake. Now I plan my meals and order a sparkling water, people can’t believe it.” More

Former BBC Breakfast anchor Louise Minchin has announced that her beloved golden Labrador Waffle has died after 12 “happy years” as her family mournsAndy Gilpin Deputy Editor in Chief and Bang Showbiz11:32, 13 Aug 2025Updated 11:32, 13 Aug 2025Louise Minchin’s golden Labrador Waffle has died(Image: BANG Showbiz)Louise Minchin’s beloved dog has passed away. The 56-year-old broadcaster shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, revealing how “bereft” she, her husband David, and daughters Scarlett and Mia are following the loss of their golden Labrador Waffle.Alongside an adorable photograph of the “affectionate” pup frolicking on a verdant hillside overlooking the sea, Louise penned: “Our lovely, affectionate, loyal Labrador Waffle has died after 12 long happy years. We are bereft.”Waffle is survived by her sister, Ruby. The former BBC Breakfast presenter’s touching memorial to Waffle sparked an overwhelming wave of sympathy from Louise’s famous friends and devoted followers in the comments.Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden, 66, responded: “Oh Louise… I’m so sad for you… they break your heart when they go but the 12 years together will never leave you x (sic).”Television host Steph McGovern, 43, added: “Oh no. Gutted for you all xxxx (sic).”One devoted Instagram follower shared: “So, so sorry. They definitely leave their paw prints on our hearts. Sending hugs.”Article continues belowAnother supporter commented: “Heartbreaking to read this. So sorry for your loss. The love and memories you shared will remain with you forever.”A third admirer added: “I’m so sorry @louiseminchin that’s very sad for you. Waffle sounded like a really special companion.”In her 2024 column for Platinum magazine, Louise disclosed that she had to cease running with her dog Waffle as the pooch was no longer “moving as fluidly as she used to” and seemed “a little stiff around the hips” in the mornings.Despite having to switch from running to walking with Waffle, Louise fondly recalled the joyous memories they created together, including their riverside runs.She penned: “This summer, Waffle will turn 13, and although she is still incredibly fit and I still want to run, I have very sadly got to the point where I have decided to stop running with her.”She isn’t moving as fluidly as she used to, and in the mornings, she is a little stiff around the hips, so reluctantly, for her benefit, I have changed our runs to daily walks.”That suits our other Labrador, Ruby, who we got when Waffle was six.”Ruby has never shared our enthusiasm for moving quickly, and she is much less hardy when it comes to nasty weather. If it is so much as drizzling, she refuses to leave the house, and will do anything to skirt around a puddle so she doesn’t get her paws wet.”Waffle and I, on the other hand, have the same attitude to mud and puddles: we see them only as a minor inconvenience and splash straight through them, arriving home in need of a bath.”Article continues belowLouise added: “I can’t count exactly how many miles I have run with Waffle, but what I can count is the happy memories.”The time we have spent together outdoors has been golden, and if we have to go at a slower pace, so be it. I am happy as long as she is beside me.” More

Emmerdale fans were left reeling after a recent storyline from the Yorkshire Dales-based soap featured blackmail and violence toward beloved character Vinny11:23, 13 Aug 2025Emmerdale’s “disgusting” Vinny storyline has sparked serious backlash among ITV viewers.One viewer has lodged a formal complaint with Ofcom following a recent episode of the Yorkshire-based soap. In the controversial episode Vinny Dingle, portrayed by Bradley Johnson, told a member of an online support group named Mike that he has been grappling with his sexuality and had even previously tried to kiss a male friend.Currently, Vinny is engaged to Gabby Thomas. Mike chose to exploit Vinny’s vulnerability and resorted to blackmail before launching a physical attack on him at his home. The storyline sparked outrage and one furious viewer took to X/Twitter to complain.They expressed their disappointment in the plotline and wrote: “I’ve fired off a complaint to Ofcom – disgusted with how, what used to be a family show, has morphed into something that seems to be trying to to show as much violence and depravity as it can squeeze into each programme. 7.30pm is far too early to show this sort of muck.”Vinny’s storyline has been slammed by ITV fans(Image: ITV)READ MORE: More

Former The Repair Shop star Jay Blades has appeared at Telford Magistrates’ Court charged with two counts of rape. The BBC star appeared via video link. The 55-year-old spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth. He also thanked the judge at the end of the short six-minute hearing on Wednesday (August […] More

Amanda Holden is currently enjoying a sun-soaked getaway with her teenage daughters and has shared a stunning snap of the trio all together while enjoying some quality time10:11, 13 Aug 2025You’d be forgiven for thinking that Amanda Holden and her two daughters are all sisters.The Heart Radio host posted a sweet snap alongside both her daughters during a recent sunny getaway. The Britain’s Got Talent judge, 54, took to Instagram to show off her beautiful daughters as they all channelled their inner Little Mermaid by posing on rocks by the sea.Amanda and her girls, Lexi, 19, and Hollie, 13, all smiled at one another before heading off to enjoy their evening by the seaside. The TV star wore a flowy, white, off-shoulder dress and flaunted her golden tan with her hair pushed over one shoulder.Her daughters wore a beige trouser set and a light green dress, both sporting honey blonde locks just like their mother.Amanda’s children are a spitting image of the beloved Britain’s Got Talent judge(Image: @noholdenback/Instagram)READ MORE: More

A Rambo prequel film is in the works, six years after Sylvester Stallone’s revival of the character in Last Blood, with a Netflix hunk set to take on the titular role10:00, 13 Aug 2025A prequel to Rambo movie First Blood is in the works(Image: CBS via Getty Images)The new face of Rambo has been confirmed – and it’s not who Sylvester Stallone wanted to take over the role. A prequel film, John Rambo, is in the works after Sly’s last outing as the character in 2019 film Last Blood. It’s believed that the Hollywood great is not involved, but knows of the film.The prequel was confirmed earlier this year, and it’s now been announced that Netflix star Noah Centineo, 29, will be taking over the role. Given that it is a prequel, a younger actor is to be expected, but Sylvester had his eye on someone else.Speaking on Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show last year, the 79-year-old championed Ryan Gosling.Sylvester Stallone had shown interest in returning for a sixth Rambo movie(Image: Sygma via Getty Images)He said: “I met him at a dinner and obviously we’re opposites. He’s good-looking — I’m not. That’s how it works.“But he goes, ‘I was fascinated by Rambo, and I used to go to school dressed as Rambo and people would chase me away and I still didn’t stop.’Article continues below“He just kept saying that he had a lot of affiliation with Rambo, and I thought, this is interesting. If I ever pass the baton, I’ll pass it on to him because he loves the character.”Noah Centineo is set to take over the role(Image: Getty Images)Sylvester previously said he would return to the franchise for a sixth film and even had an idea for the plot.Speaking in Cannes in 2019, he said he wanted to take the character back to the Native American reservation where he had grown up.It’s not clear what the new movie, set to start filming in 2026, will include, but it is a prequel to 1982’s First Blood.Noah is a former Disney Channel star, having appeared in Austin & Ally, before gaining popularity as a main character on drama The Fosters.Sylvester Stallone wanted ‘good-looking’ Ryan Gosling to play Rambo(Image: Getty Images)He then blew up with a younger audience when he landed a role in Netflix’s romance franchise To All The Boys, Sierra Burgess Is A Loser, and The Perfect Date.Noah has also appeared on Netflix’s spy-adventure series The Recruit, and in the DC movie universe in Black Adam in 2022.Article continues belowThe star has been linked to a number of famous faces romantically.He dated model Alexis Ren between March 2019 and April 2020, and then was linked to Kylie Jenner’s close friend Stassie Karanikolaou.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Brooklyn Beckham’s wife Nicola Peltz-Beckham as stripped off with her 70-year-old mother Claudia in cheeky dressing room snaps that show the pair getting ready for her vow renewal ceremony09:02, 13 Aug 2025Nicola Peltz-Beckham recently posted a topless snap with her 70-year-old mother Claudia.She recently renewed her vows with Brooklyn Beckham, all while the couple are reportedly dealing with a feud against his side of the family. None of the Beckhams were present at the ceremony.However, Nicola’s behind-the-scenes selfie showed an intimate moment between mother and daughter as the pair prepared for the Bates Motel actress’ big day once again. She originally married Brooklyn back in 2022.Claudia posed holding a black strapless gown up to her chest, which had not been tied up properly as the back flopped open. She styled her long, icy blonde hair in loose curls, placed on hand on her shoulder and stuck her tongue out to the camera as she smiled.Nicola posed without a top on as Claudia’s dress appeared to slip from her body(Image: nicolapeltz/Instagram)READ MORE: More

Tom Skinner, who appeared on The Apprentice in 2019, met up with US vice president JD Vance and his friends and family after the pair had previously chatted on social mediaJack Wetherill Showbiz & TV Editor and Casey Cooper-Fiske, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter08:50, 13 Aug 2025Tom Skinner has been rumoured for Strictly Come Dancing(Image: PA Archive/PA Images)Former The Apprentice contestant Tom Skinner has described his barbecue and drinks with US vice president JD Vance as a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience. The 34-year-old entrepreneur, who has gained notoriety on social media platform X after appearing on the BBC business programme, enjoyed an evening with US president Donald Trump’s deputy Mr Vance alongside his mates and relatives, following previous conversations between the pair on the social media site.Posting on X, rumoured Strictly star Skinner wrote: “When the vice president of the USA invites you for a barbecue and beers, you say yes.”Unreal night with JD and his friends and family. He was a proper gent. Lots of laughs and some fantastic food. A brilliant night, one to tell the grand kids about.”JD Vance invited Tom Skinner to a barbecue(Image: iamtomskinner/X)In a subsequent post he continued: “Here is a pic of me and vice president @JDVance towards the end of the night after a few beers.”I’m overdressed in my suit, but when the VP invites you to a BBQ, you don’t risk turning up in shorts and flip-flops.Article continues below”Cracking night in the beautiful English countryside with JD, his friends and family. Once in a lifetime. Bosh.”Mr Vance had previously backed Skinner on X, after the celebrity claimed he had been subjected to “death threats” and “vile comments about my children”, following a string of posts asserting “something’s gone wrong” in the UK, and declaring “there is nothing wrong with being proud of where you’re from”.In response to a post lamenting alleged abuse, Mr Vance responded with an image of a cartoon character and a message stating: “Hang in there, my friend. Remember that 90% of people attacking your family look like this.”Skinner had previously expressed views such as it being “not far-right” to be “flying your flag and loving your country”, and voiced concerns about safety in London, describing the city as “hostile” and “tense”.Mr Vance’s rendezvous with Skinner followed his visit to foreign secretary David Lammy’s Chevening country estate the previous week.During the 15th series of The Apprentice in 2019, Skinner was given the boot by Lord Alan Sugar in the ninth week.Article continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More