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    Loose Women star ‘nearly died’ from horror illness and is now leaving the UK

    One Loose Women panellist is said to be packing up her life and moving abroad while recovering from a recent health scare, which happened over a “tough couple of years”22:11, 09 Jul 2025Updated 22:17, 09 Jul 2025Andrea McLean discusses her decision to leave Loose WomenA Loose Women icon is moving abroad after a “near-death experience”.Former panellist Andrea McLean, who was a regular on the ITV show from 2007 to 2020, revealed in February that she had been hospitalised with severe pneumonia, acute kidney injury and sepsis after suffering flu-like symptoms in December 2024.However, she recently told fans that she was “feeling really good” as she continues to recover. As part of her recovery, one of Andrea’s business ventures came to an end with her lifestyle and wellness brand, This Girl Is On Fire, being dissolved in February.Andrea is now said to be focusing on her writing career as she seeks a fresh start, with The Sun reporting that she’s planning to relocate to Spain.Andrea said that she “very nearly died” after her horror illnesses(Image: More

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    John Barrowman claims there was a ‘cover-up culture’ at the BBC during his heyday

    The Dr Who and Torchwood star John Barrowman was blacklisted after reports of inappropriate behaviour during the filming of the two big BBC hit television seriesEmily Hall21:54, 09 Jul 2025John Barrowman blasts cancel culture and sexual harassment claimsActor John Barrowman claims there was a “cover-up culture” at the BBC.The Dr Who and Torchwood star was blacklisted after reports of inappropriate behaviour during filming of the two telly hits.But the Glasgow-born thespian has now said the BBC turned a blind eye to actions backstage.Barrowman was one of the original hosts of BBC children’s programme Live & Kicking in the 1990s.He claims he was encouraged to hide his homosexuality – despite many of the top brass also being gay.John Barrowman has spoken of his time working at the BBC(Image: More

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    Gregg Wallace warned not to say women are ‘making things up’ over ‘comeback opportunity’

    Baroness Helena Kennedy said the public might have enjoyed watching the cheeky chappy on TV but they had not seen his “uglier side” off screenWill Stone21:45, 09 Jul 2025Gregg Wallace has been warned by a top barrister not to claim women are making things up about his behind-the-scenes antics.Baroness Helena Kennedy said the public might have enjoyed watching the cheeky chappy on TV but they had not seen his “uglier side” off screen.The lawyer, who chairs a watchdog aimed at improving standards of behaviour in the creative industries, advised him against dismissing women’s claims after he was sacked from MasterChef.Her warning came amid a raft of lewd language and groping claims against the 60-year-old.She said: “There may be an opportunity for you to make a comeback at some point.Gregg Wallace has been accused of misconduct by 50 more people(Image: More

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    Jackass’ Bam Margera almost lost his legs as they ‘dry rotted’ away after alcohol abuse

    Jackass icon Bam Margera has suffered a number of injuries throughout his skateboarding career and doctors once told him that his legs were as good as “dry rotted”21:42, 09 Jul 2025Updated 22:47, 09 Jul 2025Bam Margera almost lost both his legs.Ahead of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, which stars Bam himself, the former Jackass legend spoke to TMZ about his past health issues and told the publication a doctor once compared his legs to “dry-rotted rubber bands” due to alcohol abuse back in 2013.Bam told TMZ: “You know, in 2013 the doctor said they were dry-rotted rubber bands from alcohol abuse so I kind of lost hope, but now they are back to 100%. I’m skating again!””My passion’s back and I know that if I just focus on skateboarding then everything else comes along with it. You know, when you love what you do and people can see that.”Bam is known for his skateboarding skills and Jackass pranks(Image: More

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    Yungblud is set to open his own music venue as Ozzy Osbourne gig raises millions

    EXCLUSIVE: Rock N’ roll favourite Yungblud is going from ruling the charts to saving live music by opening his very own venue in a London hotspotSam Mayers21:32, 09 Jul 2025Updated 21:32, 09 Jul 2025Stadium punk star Yungblud is opening his own music venue – and I can reveal its central London location.The club will be at 20 Denmark Street, the Soho area famed for supplying generations of musical instruments, and where Yungblud intends his fans can hang out.Yungblud told me: “It’s opening this year.“I want people to hang out, meet and have a physical space to make real connections in this virtual world.“There will be a leopard pool table downstairs.“My biggest dream is to have clubs all over the world where my fanbase can hang out, seven days a week, open all day and at night.Article continues below“London is hopefully just the first one.”Yungblud is set to open his very own venue in London(Image: More

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    Orlando Bloom poses with Katy Perry just days after announcing their split

    Orlando Bloom has taken to social media to share a photo of himself with ex-fiancée Katy Perry as confused fans beg the pair to put aside their differences and get back together20:35, 09 Jul 2025Orlando Bloom’s latest social media post has left fans baffled over his relationship status with partner Katy Perry.He recently shared a heartwarming “photo dump” on Instagram, showcasing a recent family getaway with his children Flynn and Daisy. The snaps included a sweet photo of him posing with Flynn, as well as a picture of him lounging in bed with a messy-haired Daisy, reports the Mirror.He also shared a family photo with his ex-fiancée Katy Perry, where the former couple was seen posing with the kids. The couple have reportedly decided to call time on their relationship, but this new update has left the pair’s fans confused.Orlando’s fans began speculating about a possible reunion between him and Katy, with many expressing their desire for the pair to get back together. One fan commented: “I hope my favourite couple stays together for a long time.”Katy and Orlando’s fans begged for them to get back together(Image: More