Evelyn Reynolds

MasterChef has returned for the show’s 21st season and both John Torode and Gregg Wallace, who were recently fired from their roles as hosts, are featured throughout15:11, 06 Aug 2025This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreGregg Wallace and John Torode both feature heavily in the new season of MasterChef.The first three episodes of the BBC cooking competition series can be streamed on BBC iPlayer and episode one runs for 58 minutes. Gregg Wallace appears within the first 30 seconds of the show and tells one contestant: “That is a cracker of a job.”In another clip during the intro, Gregg says: “Wipe the stoves, get yourselves a clean apron and let’s find ourselves some talent.”As the contestants are introduced, Gregg welcomes them into the MasterChef kitchen with open arms and tells them: “This is the start of a brand new competition,” before informing the stars that they have one hour and 20 minutes to complete their task.John has also returned to the BBC series alongside Gregg and can be seen relaying information about the judges’ expectations to the 2025 hopefuls.Despite being fired from the show, John and Gregg still appear as MasterChef hosts(Image: BBC)Hosts Gregg and John were fired from their roles on the cooking show after a report into conduct on the programme upheld allegations against them.The BBC has decided to air the series anyway, stating that it was “the right thing to do” for the amateur chefs that took part. Gregg and John are prominent figures throughout series 21, which was added to BBC iPlayer on 6 August and is set to be broadcast at 8pm on BBC One on the same day.The judge’s exchanges were heavily edited before release(Image: BBC)Over on X/Twitter, one person complained: “Without the banter and build-up by the hosts theres no narrative so the highly edited MasterChef falls strangely flat . At least the contestants got their moment – kind of,” while someone else simply said they “won’t be watching”.The show appears to be thoroughly edited, with much of the pair’s usual banter, jokes and chatter stripped from the show. TV critic Scott Bryan noted that the duo are “there to explain things, link parts of the programme and review the food,” but are “not there for entertainment.”The decision to air series 21 has divide fans of the show(Image: BBC)Former Celebrity MasterChef star Kirsty Wark has even suggested that the BBC could have re-filmed the 2025 series without Gregg and John’s involvement.Episode one’s description reads: “The biggest cooking competition on TV returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer to uncover the UK’s best amateur cooks and celebrate the food that brings so many together.””Over eight weeks, this year’s ambitious cooks take on the cooking adventure of a lifetime, hoping to chop, whisk and sizzle their way to claiming the ultimate culinary prize – the MasterChef trophy.”Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINArticle continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

A former MasterChef contestant and TikTok star has tragically lost her life in a fatal car accident. Yanin Campos, 38, who appeared on the popular cooking programme in 2018, sadly passed away while driving home in Chihuahua, Mexico. On Saturday (August 2), the star reportedly lost control of her SUV and crashed head-on into a […] More

George and Mildred star Norman Eshley has died age 80 after a battle with cancer. The actor and writer passed away on Saturday (August 2) at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, his agent Thomas Bowington confirmed. The talented star was surrounded by his wife Rachel Eshley during his final moments. This sadly follows a string of showbiz […] More

Katie Price is said to be ‘heartbroken’ after a reported rift between her and daughter Princess Andre as the former glamour model compares herself to Brooklyn Beckham14:18, 06 Aug 2025Katie Price is reportedly feeling cut off from daughter.Princess has launched her first TV programme The Princess Diaries and the 18 year old daughter of Katie, 47, and former husband Peter Andre, 52, has spoken candidly to cameras for ITV programme.It appears the mother-daughter duo may have had a private disagreement which has prompted Pricey to compared herself to Brooklyn Beckham, David and Victoria Beckham’s eldest son who is reportedly in a feud with the rest of his family.A source told The Sun: “Katie feels isolated and disregarded. She loves Princess so much and is supremely proud of the young woman she is becoming.””Katie has been made to feel like a pariah when it comes to Princess’s professional life. She feels a bit like Brooklyn Beckham, with no one in the Andre family really speaking to her.”Princess’ new series The Princess Diaries was recently released on ITV(Image: @katieprice/instagram)They explained: “Even Katie’s mum Amy, who cherishes Princess, has been dragged into it all. She is so heartbroken about what is going on.” The insider also said that the former glamour model have hoped to have some involvement in guiding Princess’ career as she has “seen and done it all”.However, the source insisted that the pair remain close behind closed doors. Despite speculation about a family feud, Princess revealed in one moment on her new show: “I love her, [Katie] she’s like my best friend,” reports the Mirror.The mother-daughter duo reportedly remain tight away from the cameras(Image: Jam Press)During the show, Princess opened up about how Katie’s break up with Kieran Hayler impacted both her and her mum, confessing that she’s uncertain whether she’s fully moved past it.Princess explained: “He was in our lives for like five years so we got really close to him and obviously we loved him. He did a lot of stuff and when they split up everything kind of went down hill.”Princess opened up about her mum’s break-up with Kieran Hayler(Image: Getty Images)”My mum, obviously being heartbroken, didn’t deal with that the best way. She went through a very, very dark time, which is understandable,” she said, before explaining that she was “around adulty things that kids should never see”.” I think as well when we needed our mum there, she wasn’t emotionally able to be there because she had so much of her own problems going on.”Article continues belowJoin the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

A BBC presenter has been taken to hospital after “battling his own body with a health issue” that recently spiralled out of control because he “put off getting proper medical care”10:58, 06 Aug 2025Updated 11:03, 06 Aug 2025The BBC star was rushed to hospital after a “wake-up call” with his health(Image: Getty Images)A BBC presenter has been hospitalised following a serious health scare.Rising star Qasa Alom, known for his recent stint on BBC’s Today at Wimbledon, recently shared a series of photos from his hospital stay including one flashing a peace sign from his hospital bed.He wrote: “I can’t say the last few weeks have been easy…ever since the middle of Wimbledon I’ve been battling my body with a health issue. I put off getting proper medical care because I just did not want to miss The Championships (error). Eventually, it became too much and escalated.”The post also included images of a nurse drawing blood and Qasa being transported into an ambulance on a stretcher. In his heartfelt message, Qasa expressed gratitude towards the NHS for their ‘brilliant’ care, reports the Mirror.He said: “A real wake-up call to all those health-conscious young seemingly fit people out there seeing this,” the star wrote. “No matter how good your VO2 max might be; or what your resting heart rate is…”Despite his health complication, Qasa seemed in high spirits(Image: Instagram/qasaalom)”No matter how many chia seeds you eat or interval fasts you can do….things can happen inside of our bodies that you can’t control and it will completely knock you for six.””Respect your body and its limitations. We only have one. Grateful to my family for helping me through a difficult period and now the road to recovery.”Fans quickly rushed to wish him well in the comments(Image: Instagram/qasaalom)Fans flooded the comments section with messages of support as one follower wrote: “Sending lots of love my friend,” while another shared: “So glad you’re feeling better.””Ah sorry to hear Qasa, rest up and recover well,” commented one person as another concerned fan typed: “Sorry to hear bro, sending love and light, hope you’re bouncing back.”The TV presenter recently reported from Wimbledon(Image: Instagram/qasaalom)Qasa started his BBC career back in 2010 on local radio and soon created a Radio 4 series before swiftly climbing the ranks to become a newsreader for Midlands Today.The presenter made his BBC1 debut in a half-hour documentary about JRR Tolkien titled ‘Books That Made Britain: Factories to Middle Earth’ in 2016.Article continues belowJoin the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

Ozzy Osbourne’s son Jack has taken to social media to share a poignant message to his father, who sadly died on 22 July, just days afte the rock star’s funeral10:23, 06 Aug 2025This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreOzzy Osbourne’s son Jack has broken his silence over his father’s death.The Black Sabbath legend’s death stunned fans and his family have been quietly grieving since he passed on 22 July. Jack has now taken to Instagram to share a memorial message alongside pictures of him and his father throughout the years.The video included pictures from Jack’s childhood, clips from the family’s reality TV show The Osbourne’s and recent snaps of the father-son duo. Jack wrote in the caption: “I haven’t really wanted to post anything since the passing of my father. My heart has hurt too much. I’m gonna keep this short because he certainly hated long rambling speeches.””He was so many things to so many people, but I was so lucky and blessed to be apart of a very small group that got to call him Dad. My heart is full of so much sadness and sorrow, but also so much love and gratitude.”Jack posted a series of photos and videos of the pair together(Image: Getty Images for Tribeca Film Fe)Jack said he “got 14,501 days with that man,” which he branded a “blessing”. He then used a quote to describe Ozzy: “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body…but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: ‘Wow! What a ride!'”The passage is from Hunter S. Thompson, best known for writing Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Jack reckons the author’s quote sums Ozzy up the best as he “lived his life fully”.He also included some adorable baby snaps(Image: INSTAGRAM)Ozzy died suddenly on 22 July 2025, just weeks after his “farewell performance” for his Back to the Beginning event, held at Villa Park in Birmingham. He reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates and also performed some of his solo hits for the final time.During his last interview, Ozzy said that the “final encore” meant “everything” to him. His funeral was held on 30 July and the streets of his hometown were filled with mourners, many shouting: “Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy! Oi, oi, oi!” as the hearse rode past.Jack paid tribute to his father just days after the rock star’s funeral(Image: INSTAGRAM)His wife Sharon and kids Kelly, Jack and Aimee waved to the crowds as they gathered together as a family to look over the floral wreaths and heartwarming tributes left for the heavy metal legend.They were all in tears as Sharon turned around and threw up a peace sign as onlookers applauded her bravery. Ozzy was laid to rest on the family’s grounds and his grave is marked by a large purple floral message: “OZZY F****** OSBOURNE.”Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINArticle continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

In the upcoming episode of 22 Kids and Counting Chloe Radford will be seen going through a terrifying experience during her second pregnancy.10:21, 06 Aug 2025The Radford family is in for a worrying time in this Sunday’s episode of 22 Kids and Counting on Channel 5.In the programme, Chloe Radford, one of Sue and Noel’s older kids, will face a scary situation while carrying her second child.A sneak peek of the upcoming episode shows 29-year-old Chloe still working at the family’s pie factory, admitting she’s exhausted in her second pregnancy.She confessed: “I think in your second pregnancy it’s more draining. I’m knackered!” she says in a voiceover.Sue Radford, Chloe’s mum, chimes in, sharing her concerns, adding: “When you’re pregnant, your body is going through such a massive thing. Your body tells you when you need to slow down.”Things take a worrying turn when Chloe falls unwell while her dad, Noel, is driving. She suddenly tells him she’s not feeling well, and he quickly pulls over.The Channel 5 star admits she’s ‘knackered’ while working pregnant(Image: CHANNEL 5)READ MORE: More

Beckham siblings Romeo and Brooklyn are reportedly in a family feud with one another and Romeo’s latest ink could be a reference to their very sticky situation08:52, 06 Aug 2025This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreBrooklyn Beckham appears to have been sent a message via tattoo by his brother Romeo.The Beckham siblings are reportedly in the midst of a feud as Brooklyn and wife Nicola allegedly grow distant from the rest of his family.22-year-old Romeo is not only the spitting image of his father, but is also following his footsteps in terms of covering his body with ink.He recently took to Instagram to post a black and white picture of himself topless, looking off in the distance as his tattoo artist leaned over his shoulder. His new artwork reads: “C’est La Vie” in script lettering.The iconic French phrase means: “That’s life,” or “Such is life,” often used to express acceptance of a situation. This could be a reference to the family’s current relationship with one another.Romeo posted a snap from his time in the tattoo chair(Image: jesuslovestatts/finelineheartsclub/instagram)He reposted the image on his Instagram Story and fans shared flame emojis. to celebrate his new tattoo. Romeo’s tattoo artist even gushed that he is “honoured” to have been part of the process.Back in July Romeo appeared to share another dig at his brother Brooklyn by posting a picture of Justin Bieber’s new song Walking Away with the caption: “Yup.”The Beckham brother’s tattoo may have been referencing the family feud(Image: jesuslovestatts/finelineheartsclub/instagram)Elsewhere in Beckham family news, Brooklyn and wife Nicola Peltz recently renewed their vows after just three years together.It appears the public feud hasn’t affected the pair’s love for one another as a source confirmed to The Mirror: “This is a moment to celebrate their love and commitment and to create a meaningful memory together.”The pair began dating back in 2019 and Brooklyn popped the question just a year later. They married at Nicola’s family estate in April 2022.Romeo and Brooklyn are reportedly not on good terms(Image: instagram)The pair recently celebrated five years since their engagement and Brooklyn took to Instagram to reminisce and share a sweet tribute to his spouse.He wrote: “It’s been 5 years since I asked this beautiful woman to marry me xx best decision ever x I love you so much.”Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINArticle continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More