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EXCLUSIVE: Simon Cowell and Pete Waterman are working together again more than 20 years after having big success together with Pop Idol. They pair will be back on TV on a new Netflix show about the music industry20:57, 07 Sep 2025Updated 21:08, 07 Sep 2025Pete Waterman and Simon Cowell have reunited for a new TV project.The former Pop Idol judges are teaming up for new reality show The Next Act.They will be putting together a new boy band on the series, which is being made for Netflix.Pete said: “I have been doing some filming with Simon for the show.“It’s great fun to be doing something together again. We are best mates.”Pop Idol judges Simon Cowell, Pete Waterman, Nicki Chapman and Neil Fox (Image: PA)Pete is thrilled he was asked to be part of the series.He added: “I agreed to do it straightaway. If Simon asked me to walk across hot coals, I’d do it.”Pete and Simon had big success when they starred on Pop Idol between 2001 and 2003.They made the show a ratings winner for ITV and discovered a string of top acts.Pete said: “It was an amazing time. Everyone was negative about it. My own staff told me I shouldn’t do it. But I wanted to do it.(Image: PA)“I thought going on the road with Simon would be a laugh.“Me and him have always had that love hate relationship. That’s what made Pop Idol work.”The Next Act, which will be a six-part run, will launch in December.Bosses at Netflix are hoping the series will be a big hit with fans.When it was announced earlier this year, a spokesperson said: “Music mogul and record executive Simon Cowell has single-handedly created some of the biggest music superstars in the world.Simon Cowell is back with a new reality TV show(Image: Getty Images)Article continues below“In the brand-new docuseries cameras follow him as he sets out to do it once again. From raw open casting calls to the release of the group’s debut single, this is an all-access pass for viewers to catch every moment of Cowell’s next chapter. Will he strike gold and break industry records once again?” More

TV presenter Vernon Kay was left fearing for his job after he made a cheeky comment about his BBC Radio 2 co-star Michelle Visage, who is friends with his wife Tess Daly16:47, 07 Sep 2025Vernon opened up about the work incident(Image: Getty Images for EJAF)BBC Radio 2’s Vernon Kay quipped that he was about to receive “the sack” after indulging in some playful banter with Radio 2 in the Park co-presenter Michelle Visage who happens to be mates with his Strictly host wife, Tess Daly.The duo had been broadcasting live from Hylands Park in Chelmsford for Radio 2’s beloved annual festival, which featured acts including Marti Pellow, pop star Jessie J and Essex boy Olly Murs.Michelle, 56, who launched her career with girl group Seduction before achieving fame as a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race, had been remarking on the scorching heat at the venue on Saturday.Vernon, 51, cheekily replied: “But wherever you are is always hot,” before telling Michelle to write down his flattery and send it to herself.”Put it in an envelope and send it back home,” he advised. “When you go home, you can open that envelope. And you know what it’ll say? You’re hot,” reports the Mirror.Vernon is married to Tess DalyRealising his flirtatious comments might have overstepped the mark, Vernon bashfully confessed: “I just got fired,” prompting giggles from former Strictly star Michelle.While Vernon was joking about getting the chop, his radio guest, comedian Josh Widdecombe, was discussing venturing into fresh territory. After taking over Phil Daniels’ role for a performance of Blur’s Parklife at the festival, Josh boasted that he could fill the boots of the band’s frontman Damon Albarn.Fearne Cotton was caught on camera attempting to persuade several other Radio 2 in the Park staff members to join in the fun, trying to encourage some security personnel to participate in the Macarena routine. Unfortunately, she only succeeded in getting “a bit of a twitch at the end.”Vernon appeared in excellent form at the BBC gathering, sharing his sense of relief following an “anxious” period at home. Towards the end of last month, he revealed to supporters that he couldn’t “stop crying” after finally learning his daughter Amber’s GCSE results.He co-hosted with Michelle Visage(Image: Getty Images)The 51-year-old broadcaster admitted to experiencing “a week of anxiety” in the run-up to results day, telling colleague Scott Mills: “I can’t stop crying Scott, I seriously can’t stop crying. It’s GCSE results day today and we’ve done alright.”He went on to elaborate on his views regarding the importance of a pupil’s GCSE performance: “I think GCSEs are more important than A-levels,” Vernon declared. “Because from A-levels onwards, you can kind of fudge, you can blag a little bit because you’ve got a little bit of something about you, but GCSEs are tough, it’s the first major step, well it’s not a step, it’s a stride.”His 15-year-old daughter’s examination triumph left Vernon emotionally moved: “I ain’t gonna lie, the girls have seen me crying this morning because our eldest filmed, with her phone on her lap, Amber getting her GCSE results, and I’ve watched it more than a dozen times, and I keep welling up, so just allow me today please.”He admitted that his own academic performance had been subpar, confessing: “I am holding my hands up in the studio, my GCSE results [and] my A-levels were dreadful because I’m just not built for studying for exams, I’m more of a practical person.”Article continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Tommy Fury was celebrated at the finish line of a French Riviera triathlon, but official records show he didn’t complete the full course due to surprising reason15:50, 07 Sep 2025Molly-Mae met him at the finish line(Image: Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram)Tommy Fury was celebrated at the finish line of a French Riviera triathlon, but official records show he didn’t complete the full course due to road closures.The Love Island star, who rose to fame on the ITV2 reality show in 2019, was cheered on by partner Molly-Mae Hague and their daughter Bambi as he crossed the finish line in dramatic fashion.The couple, who met in the villa and have become one of the show’s most high-profile success stories, shared the emotional moment with followers on social media.Afterwards, Fury took to Instagram to declare: “I left it all out in the French Riviera. 100km triathlon on 10 days training…. completed.” He also shared footage of his sprint finish, adding: “Go ahead and roast my form… but could you sprint finish after a 100km triathlon?”Tommy received some criticism(Image: T100 Triathlon via Getty Images)However, official timings from the event told a different story as data revealed that Fury did not complete the 80km cycling section of the gruelling course. His tracker stopped at 48km and he was officially recorded as a “DNF” (Did Not Finish).Event organisers later explained that strict road closure rules meant many amateur participants, around 93 in total, had to cut their bike rides short. To ensure they could still experience the finish line, entrants were allowed to continue onto the 18km run and complete the event in front of family and friends.His data said DNF(Image: T100 Triathlon via Getty Images)For Molly-Mae, the finish was still a proud moment as the 25-year-old influencer has often spoken about how sport is such a huge part of the Fury family’s life, with Tommy’s older brother Tyson dominating the boxing world. She shared supportive clips from the sidelines, showing Bambi watching her dad power through to the end.Article continues belowBut not everyone was impressed as critics on social media questioned Fury’s claims, with one triathlete commenting: “Missed the swim cut off, and bike cut off? Just be honest.” Another wrote: “DNF, which is fine but own IT!”Supporters, however, praised his determination, with one fan insisting: “Insane achievement… be proud… only 0.01% of the world’s population ever completing this!”Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Katie Price has been seen for the first time since undergoing medical tests amid fears her cancer may have returned, with the mum-of-five showing off her slender frameLucretia Munro TV Reporter and Carly Hacon Showbiz Reporter14:41, 07 Sep 2025Updated 14:43, 07 Sep 2025Katie has been undergoing health scares(Image: Getty Images for The Cambridge Union)Katie Price has been displaying an alarmingly thin figure in recent months, and now the mother-of-five has blamed her dramatic weight loss on a health concern amid worries that her cancer might have made a comeback.Katie, 47, was previously diagnosed with a rare soft tissue cancer on her finger known as leiomyosarcoma. Following its removal and six years of careful medical supervision, Katie received the all-clear from doctors.Yet in recent weeks, the television personality has voiced concerns that her cancer could have returned. Her revelation comes shortly before she was spotted in public for the first time since making her troubling confession, reports the Mirror.Dressed in a form-fitting grey vest top paired with matching grey tracksuit bottoms, the reality star finished her outfit with a black jumper tied around her waist as she set off for the opening night of her tour with Kerry Katona.The star has suffered a cancer scare(Image: Getty Images)The duo performed on stage in Fleetwood, Lancashire, where she discussed the collapse of her marriage to Peter Andre.With her hair pulled back into a top knot, Katie also displayed bruising around her eye and ear – the aftermath of her latest cosmetic surgery procedure.During a conversation with her sister Sophie on her podcast The Katie Price Show, the former Page 3 model revealed: “Another thing that’s really weird, you know when I had cancer years ago.”She continued: ” For some who didn’t know, when I was pregnant with Harvey I got cancer, called leiomyosarcoma.”Katie went on: “If you look at my finger, there is like a hole there and a scar there, I had it cut out twice. Can you see that dent? It never hurt. But a lump started coming up and I thought I had been riding and done something to my finger.”The television personality continued: “But anyway cut the long story short it was leiomyosarcoma so I had to have MRI scans and all of that for six years until I was clear.”Katie has also been trying to relaunch her music career(Image: YouTube)Given that the same finger was causing her discomfort once more, this left Katie feeling worried.She explained: “The same finger here, up here, this is about three weeks ago, I thought, have I knocked it? Because it hurts when I push it but there’s no lump. And it (the pain) still hasn’t gone. So I’m going to get that X-rayed and looked at so I hope it’s not that again.”With concerns that her test results might reveal something sinister, she continued: “This better not be my bad news, and get bad results, because all this is happening, and then normally in my life something good happens and then something bad happens. Let’s hope it’s nothing bad.”Medical professionals have also been examining her blood work and following a range of examinations, results have revealed she has low blood platelets, which might account for her recent weight loss.During a frank conversation with her sister, she revealed: “I’ve had my bloods done, and I’ve got really really low platelets and I thought that was (low) iron, and it’s not. And that could be a reason why maybe I’ve got thinner. I’m tired, no energy.”Katie, who was also recognised by the public as Jordan throughout her glamour modelling career, continued: “They [the doctors] said it can affect that and I think you might have to have a blood transfusion to get them [the platelets] back up again. So I’ve got to go back and have my bloods done again.”Article continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

BROCARDE’S TERRIFYING TRAVELS: Daily Star’s paranormal columnist Brocarde has been brushing shoulders with some big names…of the past. Here, she tells of her time connecting with a metal legend14:00, 07 Sep 2025Rock singer and songwriter Brocarde is a paranormal expert, who spends her time searching for haunted hotspots. After capturing headlines across the globe and discussing her ghostly activities with Daily Star, Brocarde has now landed her own online column.

She experienced her life-changing supernatural encounter that lead to her marrying (and subsequently divorcing) the ghost of a Victorian solider.

Brocarde travels the world and showcases weird and wonderful destinations that are deemed to be hotspots for paranormal activity. Her ghost whispering abilities allow her to be well-equipped in telling spooky stories, aided by her unique sense of humour and fascination for the unexplained.

Brocarde’s column is published every weekend. Brocarde is back with her terrifying travels – and this time she claims she met a celebrity ghostLemmy Kilmister’s spirit is still alive at Wacken. He’s still on horseback, but he’s finished eating his pizza. Last year I was invited to Wacken Open Air in Germany to film a commemorative ceremony in honour of Lemmy Kilmister from Motörhead.I performed a special séance to try to connect with the spirit of Lemmy and see if he was still present on the Holy Ground.I found him on horseback eating a slice of pizza, this year I wanted to see if he’s still present at Germany’s biggest heavy metal festival.You may be wondering why would Lemmy’s ghost be at a German metal festival?Wacken was a special place for Lemmy, he had a close relationship with the festival owners and he’d made his mark by performing at the festival eight times.Brocarde caught up with some ghosts at Wacken festival…how metal!(Image: Brocarde)In 2023, Wacken Open Air unveiled a tribute to Lemmy and scattered his ashes at the festival site. They also made a permanent memorial to Lemmy, so that he could “return home” and have a final resting place at the festival.My séance for Lemmy took place at Lemmy’s memorial inside the Landgasthof, which they call ‘Lemmy’s Bar’.When you arrive at the bar you will be greeted by a huge statue of Lemmy and inside you will find a display of his personal possessions.From the moment I arrived at Wacken I had a strong sense of Lemmy. The thought of a performing a séance to connect with such a well-loved celebrity did make me nervous, usually when I see a ghost it is a private thing without any expectation.I was afraid of what I may see and how to vocalise it.I created a circle of red roses and lit dragons blood sage. I wasn’t using sage to repel any spirit, I was using it to cleanse the space.Lemmy’s bar was closed for me to conduct this ceremony. But, before I arrived, hundreds of metalheads had passed through the bar, so there were lots of lingering energy of different kinds.The paranormal expert met Lemmy – who apparently likes hanging out at the festival after his ashes were scattered there(Image: Brocarde)I sat down and I began to conduct a spirit rod session. Privately, I don’t usually use any tools or devises to communicate with spirits and I hate the idea of conjuring ghosts.Since I’ve been filming paranormal explorations, I’ve found that spirit rods can confirm the energy and apparitions I’m sensing, for those watching.It was immediately apparent that Lemmy does not like spirit rods and did not want to play by the rules!I secretly loved that.This is one of the few occasions where my spirit rods failed to move, even to confirm what meant ‘yes’ and what meant ‘no’.Instead, I was becoming intoxicated by this heavy rebellious spirit – and I started to feel emotional.I forgot that there was a room of people watching me and filming me. I was experiencing a very vivid apparition of Lemmy on a black stallion eating a slice of pizza.I blurted out what I was seeing, fully aware of how bizarre that would sound, but I didn’t want to overthink it.I was terrified of being hated or for people to think I was joking, this apparition was a charming representation of Lemmy and I wanted to share it.A few weeks later, I was fortunate enough to sit down with Phil Campbell who was Lemmy’s bandmate in Motörhead but, more than that, a close personal friend.I was touched by the amount of emotion Phil showed when talking about Lemmy, years after his death, there’s not a day that passes when Lemmy isn’t in his thoughts.Brocarde said she saw Lemmy eating pizza on horseback…(Image: Brocarde)I wanted to share my apparition of Lemmy with Phil and he told me not to dismiss what I’d seen. Phil told me that when Lemmy was alive he constantly spoke about riding horses and one of his favourite foods was pizza, as long as it had no mushrooms on it!He also told me that Lemmy believed in ghosts and had experienced many sightings himself.Suddenly, my apparition was starting to make sense. Some people have a theory that in death we return to places where we felt happy and partake in things that we love.I often get asked why people see ghosts of celebrities, it’s simply because celebrities are entities that don’t want to be forgotten.Article continues belowIn life, rock stars fight hard for the limelight. They are huge powerful enigma’s with undeniable energy and presence, often after death this energy can live on.So, in so many ways, Lemmy’s energy lives on at Wacken. I felt his presence again this year, still on horseback, but he’d finished eating his pizza.I hope his energy continues to live on in many ways for years to come… More

JoJo Siwa has opened up about her relationship with Chris Hughes and the difficulties they’ve faced since going public with their romance during her time on CBB13:02, 07 Sep 2025JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes got together after the show(Image: chrishughesofficial/Instagram)JoJo Siwa has opened up about her relationship with Chris Hughes, whom she met on Celebrity Big Brother just four months ago.The 22-year-old singer and the 32-year-old presenter, who shot to fame on Love Island, crossed paths while Siwa was still dating non-binary Australian Kath Ebbs, 27. Despite the initial controversy, Siwa and Hughes’ bond has only grown stronger, although Siwa recently revealed they’ve hit a few bumps along the way.After her stint on CBB ended, JoJo called it quits with Kath, and not long after, during a holiday in Mexico, she and Chris confessed their feelings for each other.The Dance Moms star also addressed the public’s curiosity about her relationship with Hughes, confessing that she can see why some might think it’s too good to be true. Speaking frankly, she described their bond as “magic” and assured that, contrary to what some may think, their love story is genuine.The pair met on CBB(Image: ITV)”It’s funny, a lot of people think that it’s fake. And I can see where people would go: ‘Ahh, it’s too good to be true. That’s too perfect.’ No, trust me, I agree with them. It is too perfect. It’s magic. But it’s real,” she told The Sun in an interview, reports the Mirror.”So the best thing to do is just sit back and laugh, because it’s so obviously not fake. It’s not even worth fighting it. The remarks surface as JoJo’s former partner, Ebbs, issued a statement on social media whilst unveiling their new relationship.In what appeared to be a dig at JoJo, Kath posted: “Hope this one doesn’t cheat on me. ” JoJo subsequently responded to the comment, stating: “It’s interesting… It’s funny to see what people do for attention.”Whilst JoJo makes it evident that harsh remarks about her sexuality and romance don’t personally wound her, she expresses concern about their effect on younger individuals who might be grappling with their own identities.”What people say doesn’t affect me,” she explained, “But it does affect people who are younger than me and will go through something similar.JoJo admits she is very much in love with her partner(Image: Instagram/Jojo Siwa)”You cannot control in this world who you love. My first love was a woman, and that was what it was. I didn’t try to stop that; why would I try to stop this?”JoJo acknowledges that whilst the backlash hasn’t been straightforward, it’s had a surprising consequence on her romance with Chris – it’s brought them considerably closer, to the extent that she’s already contemplating their nuptials.”We both come from a place where people talk so negatively about us, but we just let them. It’s not worth biting back. We have that in common. But it is tough,” she confessed.”I love how my family loves him. It’s one of my favourite things. I’ve always wanted that.” Spilling the beans about their upcoming nuptials, she enthused: “A wedding is a two-person thing. So we would have to decide what it looks like. But I do know that I want it to have a baby-blue colour scheme and I need to help Chris make the playlist.”Otherwise, it’ll be all songs I don’t know! He likes to educate me on music. He loves The 1975 and all these boy bands, but I don’t know any of them as they are British. Give me some NSYNC or Backstreet Boys!”.Article continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

The recent Oasis gig in the US was nothing short of spectacular, not only for the electrifying performance but also for the surprise appearances of several A-list celebrities. Among the star-studded audience were Billie Eilish, Salma Hayek, and Rita Ora, each adding their own flair to the evening.The trio’s appearances sparked a flurry of excitement among fans, with many taking to social media to share their sightings.On Saturday (September 6), Oasis performed at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, as part of their “Live ’25” reunion tour. This marked their first Los Angeles-area show since 2009. The concert featured a two-hour set with fan favourites like ‘Wonderwall’, ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’, and ‘Champagne Supernova’ ,accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display. The band’s performance was met with enthusiasm from the audience, with more than one famous face making an appearance on the night. The tour, which began in Toronto on August 24, includes stops in Chicago, New Jersey, California, and Mexico City, with Cage the Elephant serving as the opening act.. More

Sydney Sweeney stunned in a plunging grey suit at TIFF and dazzled fans as she revealed the hardcor3e training behind her knockout role as boxing legend Christy Martin11:16, 07 Sep 2025Updated 11:28, 07 Sep 2025Sydney sizzled in her grey suit(Image: Variety via Getty Images)Sydney Sweeney turned heads and stole the spotlight at Variety Studio during the Toronto International Film Festival as she donned a plunging grey suit.Held at The St. Regis Toronto on September 6, the Hollywood actress promoted her highly anticipated new film, Christy, at the event.The Euphoria star sizzled in a daring grey Givenchy suit, featuring a plunging neckline and sheer corset detailing that left photographers scrambling. Sleek black heels and minimal accessories completed the effortlessly chic look, perfectly highlighting her toned figure and effortless glamour.Fans couldn’t stop talking about the ensemble, with one Twitter user joking, “Sydney makes grey look like pure fire!” But it wasn’t just her jaw-dropping outfit that had tongues wagging.She was promoting her new film Christy(Image: Variety via Getty Images)Sydney spoke candidly about the hardcore preparation behind her portrayal of boxing legend Christy Martin. She revealed that she gained 30 pounds of muscle and endured countless bruises during gruelling boxing scenes to bring authenticity to the role.”I wanted to make sure I looked like I could actually throw a punch,” Sydney admitted. “Some days I got completely pummelled, but it made me feel closer to who Christy really was.” Her dedication didn’t go unnoticed, with fans praising her commitment to the role. One exclaimed: “Only Sydney could look that flawless after getting beaten up for art!”She revealed she was punched in training(Image: Variety via Getty Images)Article continues belowChristy promises to be a gripping biopic, exploring Martin’s rise in the boxing world, her struggles inside and outside the ring, and the strength she showed through adversity. Early buzz suggests Sydney’s performance is set to be a showstopper, cementing her reputation as one of Hollywood’s most versatile young actresses.Sydney also knows how to keep fans swooning outside of the acting world as just weeks ago she set Instagram ablaze with a sultry post in a black-and-white Jonesea wetsuit during a boating adventure. The plunging zip, sheer corset, and Brazilian-cut back had fans drooling. Comments poured in, from “Sometimes all you can do is say hummina hummina hummina” to “Just when I thought life couldn’t get any better.”Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More