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Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones have been friends for years but it was rumoured their relationship had turned romantic after the pair were spotted leaving the BAFTAs together14:15, 28 Jul 2025Helen Skelton is thought to have found love again with Morning Live co-star Gethin Jones(Image: Instagram)Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones’ rumoured romance appears to have fizzled out, as he’s been spotted back on a dating app.The television presenters, who have been good friends for some time, were thought to be more than just pals after they were seen leaving the BAFTAs together in May.Despite not confirming their relationship status, they’ve been seen spending time together off set, including a recent spa day at a country club.However, it seems the brief romance has come to an end. Gethin has been spotted on the celebrity dating app Raya while in Australia, where he’s been following the British and Irish Lions’ tour with a group of mates.Gethin is enjoying a trip to Oz(Image: BBC)This comes shortly after Gethin, 47, publicly wished Helen a happy 42nd birthday on his Instagram stories earlier this month, fuelling speculation that their relationship was heating up.A source told Mail Online: “Gethin is on the prowl Down Under which puts the nail in the coffin for his romance with Helen. He’s there with pals but keen to meet other women. There is no way Helen would stand for that if they were together and he has far too much respect for her to even go behind her back. Despite having an increasingly close connection it’s cooled down significantly which is gutting for fans who really wanted them to be together,” reports the Mirror.Both Gethin and Helen have experienced heartbreak in their personal lives. Gethin’s engagement to Katherine Jenkins ended in 2011, and he has since had a series of brief relationships.Meanwhile, Helen went through a difficult split from her ex-husband Richie Myler, a Leeds Rhinos rugby player, in 2022.Helen split with her husband (Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)Helen and Richie, who have three children together, were married for eight years before their separation. They had just welcomed their youngest child, Elsie, when they went their separate ways.Richie has since started a new family with his partner Stephanie, who is also 35 and has a millionaire father, Andrew Thirkill, who serves as the president of Richie’s rugby club.When Helen announced the news of their split on Instagram, she left her followers stunned. She shared a heartfelt message, stating: “Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple. He has left the family home. We will be doing our best to co-parent our small children.”In her 2023 autobiography, In My Stride, Helen reflected on the painful experience of her breakup. She described how she was caught off guard by Richie’s decision to leave, writing: “I was in shock. I know that following break-ups, people often say they didn’t see it coming and it sounds like a cliché, but that was me.”Have you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereArticle continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

Darts champ Luke Littler isn’t the first star who’s failed to hit the bullseye when it comes to passing their driving test. With pass rates at less than 50%, even professional petrolheads have come a cropper…James Moore13:31, 28 Jul 2025Updated 13:31, 28 Jul 2025 Luke Littler can best the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay – but not his driving test(Image: Getty Images)Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler is a pro at clocking up points from the oche… but he scores less well when it comes to his driving theory.Last week we revealed that the 18-year-old world champ had failed his test for the fourth time. But he’s not the only celebrity to find learning to drive a headache, as JAMES MOORE reveals…Slow starter: Ex-Formula One ace Jenson Button failed his first driving test in 1997. The car-crazy Brit was told by his examiner that he’d gone for a “gap that wasn’t there.” He still insists: “There was definitely enough room.”Fuel-ish error: He’s not the only F1 driver to fail his first official test. Ollie Bearman revealed his mistake: “I didn’t stop at a stop sign… I didn’t burn through, I slowed down and I was crawling but you are supposed to stop.”Wheely bad: Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt started learning to drive at 17, but managed to fail a whopping 13 tests, before finally passing at the age of 32. She’d previously called her efforts a “nightmare” but would go on to present the BBC show Scarlett’s Driving School, for learners, in 2023.What a Carey on : Movie star Carey Mulligan failed her test five times, before passing. On the first occasion, aged 23, she failed within 90 seconds after rolling back down a hill towards a Range Rover. She failed another while pregnant saying: “I hoist myself out of the car, crying, with this huge bump and my little sheet with this red cross on it.”Taxi for Kate! Underworld actress Kate Beckinsale doesn’t drive, having failed at least one test. She has since joked: “I believe they invented Uber just for me. I was feeling embarrassed for a while and then it was fine. I don’t know how to drive at all.”Black out: Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne took an incredible 19 attempts to ditch his L plates, before finally qualifying in 2009. The Black Sabbath singer said that on one occasion he took some ‘pills’ to try and be more chilled out for the test, but ended up nodding off at a traffic light instead. He woke up to find that the examiner had left a note on his dashboard telling him he’d failed.Article continues belowRed alert: Inbetweeners star Emily Atack revealed on ITV’s I’m A Celeb, that she failed her test five times. She explained: “So the first one I nearly ran a child over. The second one, I ran every red light you can imagine. Once I was practising parking in the drive but drove straight through the front door.”Sign of the times: British actress Bella Ramsey, star of TV series The Last of Us, flunked her driving exam while passing posters of herself looking on. She says: “I took my driving test the other day – which I failed – and during that, I kept driving past the billboards, which was quite strange.”Un-Bieber-able: After failing his theory test, grumpy pop star Justin Bieber refused to get into his mother’s car and walked home in the rain instead. He revealed: “I felt every car driving by was taunting me.” More

Former Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson has opened up about the embarrassing moment he was “stepped over” by his date as he drunkenly left a nightclub following a break-up13:05, 28 Jul 2025Updated 13:05, 28 Jul 2025Sam opened up about the story on his podcast(Image: ITV)TV star Sam Thompson took a tumble and was “escorted out of a nightclub” by security after having one too many following his split.The ex-Made in Chelsea favourite revealed he had taken a girl to the venue in an attempt to “make his ex jealous” at the time But Sam, 32, admits he overdid it on the booze and ended up being shepherded towards the exit.His evening took a mortifying twist when he lost his footing on the way out and went crashing to the ground. Speaking on his Staying Relevant podcast with mate Pete Wicks, Sam revealed he then caught his date for the evening “hooking up” with another bloke at the bar. Adding insult to injury, Sam claims his former girlfriend “stepped over him” as she made her exit from the establishment.Sam shared the story after Pete spotted a woman taking a spill during rush hour. Pete described how people were “literally stepping over” the woman’s possessions after she went flying when her heel became trapped.Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson are best pals(Image: instagram/@p_wicks01)Sam said: “I’ve actually been stepped over before. I’ve been stepped over by an ex-girlfriend, it was even worse,” reports the Mirror.”I’d just broken up with an ex-girlfriend and I was in a nightclub and I get p****d very easily and the bouncer ushered me out of the club and, I’d just broken up with this girl, and the girl I’d brought on a date to make her jealous in the nightclub, ended up hooking up with someone else.”To drown my sorrows I got really sloshed, then got escorted out of the nightclub, they were going, ‘You need to go home, you’re too drunk’. Fell over in the little gutter right next to the entrance, she walked out with another bloke, and stepped over me.”Sam continued to explain that this cringe-worthy moment occurred “years and years and years ago”. The former reality TV star is reportedly seeing holistic nutritionist Steph Robinson.Earlier this year he was linked to ex-Love Island contestant Samie Elishi, but it’s believed they parted ways a few weeks back. According to MailOnline, Sam has grown close to Steph, who has an impressive following of 170,000 on TikTok.Sam shot to fame on Made in Chelsea(Image: mirror.co.uk)It’s reported that Sam declared he is “not ready” to jump back into the dating scene after his break up with Samie. In a previous podcast episode, he said: “I’m going to work on myself. No dating, I’m not ready and I’ve realised that.”He mentioned that his sister Louise thinks he should date someone like Harry Potter actress Emma Watson. He added: “Louise thinks I should go out with Emma Watson, who plays Hermione Granger in Harry Potter.”Pete quipped: “I think you have more chance with the ginger fella.”To which Sam responded: “Ron! No, Louise thinks I should go for a British thespian because she thinks it’s a bit different, classy is the wrong word, but well to do.”Article continues belowSam was previously in a committed relationship with ex-Love Island star Zara McDermott, but they called it quits last year. Zara has since stepped out with her new beau, none other than former One Direction heartthrob Louis Tomlinson.Have 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

James Whale’s wife Nadine Talbot-Brown has shared an emotional update on her ailing husband as the veteran broadcaster has been given just weeks to live12:22, 28 Jul 2025Updated 12:38, 28 Jul 2025Nadine thanked James’ fans and followers who have supported him over the last 50 years(Image: Getty)James Whale’s wife, Nadine Talbot-Brown, has shared a heart-rending update on her husband’s health while expressing gratitude for the continuous support from fans.The Daily Express columnist, who has been battling lung cancer for the past five years and dealing with 20 tumours throughout his body including in his spine, brain, and lungs, was recently given the devastating prognosis of having just weeks left to live.In an emotional new post, Nadine thanked James’ fans and listeners, who have followed him since he began his radio career in the 1980s.Nadine, who tied the knot with James in 2021, penned: “I would like to thank all of his friends here on X and all of his wonderful listeners and viewers for tuning in over the last 50 years. We have both been deeply moved by the lovely messages. Au revoir and thank you all x.”His wife updated fans(Image: Getty)This message prompted a flood of supportive responses from James’ followers, expressing their appreciation for the radio personality as he approaches the end of his life.One fan wrote: “He is the best. A pioneer. A gamechanger. Master of his craft. And a thoroughly decent bloke through and through. Thank you for everything Mr Whale,” reports the Express.Another said: “While you are still with us James ..just want you to know how much you are appreciated for all the entertainment you have given myself and many others. Thank you.. God Bless!!”A third added: “I loved listening to his Night Owls show on Metro Radio when I was a kid. Wishing you both and your family all the best.”A fourth fan agreed, saying: “What a brave couple you both are. Sharing your vulnerability with us has been an incredible act of courage and love. Our love, thoughts and prayers will never be enough but is all we have. Thank you both.”He’s been given just weeks to live(Image: James Shaw/REX/Shutterstock)It was recently revealed that James has relocated to a hospice near his home in Kent.Speaking to the Express, James shared: “I’m comfortable and they’re looking after me brilliantly,” adding, “Obviously I feel very sad, especially for Nadine and my family. I wish I could talk better so I could do another show. I’d like to do one more podcast if possible. But I’m very breathless and it’s difficult to talk.”The cancer, combined with his pain medication, has left James short of breath and affected his distinctive voice, which has been a familiar sound to listeners throughout his 52-year broadcasting career.Throughout their journey, James and Nadine have shown remarkable resilience and humour, using their platform to share insights and guidance with others affected by cancer through Tales of the Whales.Article continues belowJames also expressed his longing to be with their dogs and his determination to continue writing his Monday column for the Daily Express for as long as he is able to.Have 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

Amanda Holden has been a regular on our TV screens for more than 20 years, and the Britain’s Got Talent star says old pictures are ‘proof’ she hasn’t had cosmetic surgery11:04, 28 Jul 2025Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has shared “proof” she has never gone under the knife. The 54-year-old has also shared the secrets to her youthful looks.Amanda, known for her high-maintenance beauty routine, has admitted to using Botox and “tweakments” in the past. However, she’s adamant that she’s never had cosmetic surgery.Speaking to Hello! magazine, Amanda says old pictures of her are “proof” that she hasn’t had cosmetic surgery. She said: “I think a lot of people think I’ve done a lot more than I have and always presume it’s plastic surgery, but I’ve never gone under the knife.She added: “The proof is in the pictures of me back in the day. My eyebrows are in exactly the same place; we just have a bit more budget now.”While Amanda may be laid-back about her skincare routine, confessing that she does “everything wrong”, she’s recently started drinking collagen to boost her skin health. She’s also a fan of daily NAD infused injections, which she claims are “amazing” for tackling issues like brain fog, and skin-tightening treatments.Amanda says she gave up Botox(Image: Getty)Amanda believes that women are redefining the rules of ageing, pointing to stars like Kylie Minogue and Jennifer Lopez who are “strutting around in thigh-high boots”. With her own ageless appearance, Amanda is proving that you can look and feel great at any age.Amanda says her nan “looked decades older” when in her fifties, but now, she believes women in their fifties can confidently wear mini-skirts, suggesting “midi dresses should be banned”.Amanda Holden has shared the secret to her youthful look(Image: Getty)In the past, Amanda has talked openly about trying Botox when she was younger, but decided to stop after the birth of her youngest daughter Hollie. She shares 13-year-old Hollie and eldest daughter Lexi with husband Chris Hughes.She previously explained her decision to quit Botox in 2014: “Everybody knows that in the past, yes, I’ve talked about having Botox. Since spending too much time in intensive care after nearly losing a baby, I’ve not gone under the knife or had any injections.”Amanda has expressed her willingness to do “anything” to maintain a youthful appearance. She swears by the £31 Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant, which she uses to help maintain her complexion.Amanda says she has had “tweakments” in the past(Image: Getty)In a conversation with Prima, Amanda raved about the product, saying: “This is the one beauty product I’ve bought on repeat throughout my life,” then added: “I think it’s great as a lip gloss because it doesn’t just sit on top of your lips like many others do, or as a moisturiser”.The Elizabeth Arden cream, created in 1930 to soothe skin, was an instant hit and remains a staple in the skincare routines of many famous faces and beauty enthusiasts nearly 100 years after its creation.Article continues belowElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant has been a go-to for Amanda Holden for years and she can’t recommend it highly enough. More

Molly-Mae Hague was seen crying as she admitted she’s ‘trying so hard to stay positive’ amid backlash over her parenting methods and comments about her summer10:37, 28 Jul 2025Molly-Mae Hague broke down in tears on YouTube(Image: Molly-Mae Hague YouTube)Molly-Mae Hague was spotted in tears as she addressed being labelled “out of touch” following recent remarks about her summer plans. The influencer, who recently got back with Tommy Fury, faced backlash on social media after stating she’d “not done one fun thing all summer” and received criticism for sharing a frank account of her and Tommy’s first motorhome holiday, which some perceived as “complaining”.In a previous YouTube vlog, she said: “I told a friend the other day, that I’m going to make it to the end of summer having not done one fun thing.”In her latest video diary, titled “a few realistic days with me”, Molly-Mae was seen tearful as she discussed her genuine struggles with daughter, Bambi, whom she shares with Tommy.Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury recently had a family holiday together(Image: Tommy Fury Instagram)She also referred to the comments made about her on TikTok during a moment alone in the car, while her sister, Zoe, took Bambi to start their day at the farm.With Bambi in her car seat, Molly-Mae confessed: “I’m trying so so hard to stay positive but, I feel like I need to keep my camera running all day so you can see like every single thing, [Bambi] is a huge problem, [She] screams [I] can’t even get like socks and shoes on,” reports the Manchester Evening News.She continued: “I don’t care who tells me I am out of touch with reality or all this stuff thats going on on TikTok at the minute, I don’t care, i’m not going to not talk about it.”Overcome with emotion, she put on her sunglasses and prepared to exit her car, apologising: “Sorry, I’m so embarrassed!”Molly-Mae Hague refused to address the backlash(Image: Molly-Mae Hague YouTube)The 26-year-old later explained: “I feel like I don’t want to talk about anything controversial anymore because in the last video I said some things I probably could have worded better and even with all the motherhood things I am talking about at the minute, it’s just a lot.”She continued: “Debunking that whole thing about me feeling like I shouldn’t talk about what is going on in the day because I am scared about what people will think and what they have to say about it.”However, fans were quick to offer their support. One fan commented: “Oh Molly your tears broke me, you’re doing a great job! Please don’t listen to people who aren’t in your shoes, it comes from a place a privilege. Parent your child however you want to.”Another fan shared: “Everyone talking on TikTok but I know there are mums watching this feeling the exact same and finding comfort in not being alone! It’s refreshing to show the good and the struggle.”A third fan wrote: “Thank you for being real about parenting and sharing the struggles we all face being a mummy. So refreshing to see.”Article continues belowA fourth fan offered words of encouragement: “Being a mum is the hardest job in the world. Molly you are doing such a good job. This age is very hard.”Another fan added: “Please never stop showing the raw parts of parenthood. Your YT family will always be here.”Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Rising songstress Jessie Murph has sparked fury with her expletive-filled and X-rated music video for 1965, which includes lyrics dealing with domestic violence10:01, 28 Jul 2025Jessie Murph’s music video has upset fans(Image: Getty Images for Spotify)A singer has caused outrage with her latest music video, which features a graphic sex scene and themes of domestic violence. Jessie Murph, who has been compared to Amy Winehouse, released the video for 1965 earlier this month. However its lyrics and imagery have left some fans begging her to “unrelease” it.The lyrics include the line “I might get a little slap-slap, but you wouldn’t hit me on Snapchat” before suggesting she wants a relationship with a man twice her age. But most shocking is when a man and a woman, who is made up to look like Jessie, are seen in a sex scene, albeit slightly blurred, behind her as she sings.The video, which comes with a warning on YouTube that it may be unsuitable for some viewers, has racked up more than 7.6million views since it was released a few weeks ago.The music video includes a graphic sex scene(Image: Youtube)One scene shows Jessie, 20, tied up on a sofa. And others have taken offence that a child is in the video moments before the sex scene.Writing in the comments, one person said: “The way my jaw dropped to the floor, there’s still time to unrelease this.”Another said: “The fact it’s been five days or whatever since the video had been uploaded and YouTube still hasn’t blurred that out is crazy work.”Someone else said: “I didn’t think it would be this bad. I am forever traumatised this is diabolical.”Others asked how “pornography” was allowed on YouTube.The song is taken from Jessie’s second album Sex Hysteria.The video includes references to domestic violence(Image: Youtube)It is a love letter to romance of the 1960s, however she appears to admit it would set her back in terms of her social standing.Another lyric says: “I think I’d give up a few rights / If you would just love me like it’s 1965.”Jessie said in a recent interview with Teen Vogue: “I’m glad that I make people have some sort of reaction. I’d rather them be like, ‘I hate you,’ or, ‘I love you,’ rather than, ‘I feel indifferently,’ I guess.”But still, I just find it f****** weird … I don’t have any hate in my heart … That’s been something that I’ve been trying to figure out how to navigate and not react and get mad because it totally makes me be like, ‘F*** you b****.”Article continues belowJessie rose to prominence after uploading videos on TikTok and YouTube, with her music including elements of country, pop and hip-hop.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Phil Collins is currently recuperating in hospital after having an operation on his knee, his representative has confirmed. The former Genesis frontman was the subject of rumours last week that he was receiving hospice careAndy Gilpin Deputy Editor in Chief and Bang Showbiz09:47, 28 Jul 2025Updated 09:48, 28 Jul 2025British singer Phil Collins performs live on stage in 2019(Image: Getty Images)Phil Collins is on the mend following knee surgery. The 74-year-old star, who earlier this year shared that he’s “very sick”, was at the centre of false online whispers last week claiming he was in hospice care. However, his spokesperson has told The Independent that this simply isn’t true.Instead, the ex-Genesis lead is in hospital recovering from a knee operation. Phil, battling type 2 diabetes and enduring the aftermath of a 2007 spinal surgery which has left him struggling to even grip a drumstick, confessed to MOJO magazine that his health woes have quashed his desire to make music.He said: “I keep thinking I should go downstairs to the studio and see what happens. But I’m not hungry for it anymore. The thing is, I’ve been sick, I mean very sick.”(Image: BANG Showbiz)The In the Air Tonight legend still hopes of drumming again, but sadly feels he’s “used up my air miles”.In the documentary Phil Collins: Drummer First, he reflected: “It’s still kind of sinking in a bit… I’ve spent all my life playing drums. To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock.”Having picked up his first drumsticks at the age of five, Phil acknowledges the intense drumming has “taken its toll” on his hands and legs. On his decision to retire, he remarked: “If I can’t do what I did as well as I did it, I’d rather relax and not do anything.”If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks then I’ll have a crack at it. But I just feel like I’ve used up my air miles.”Article continues belowPhil has been battling health issues for years, ever since he sustained an injury to a vertebra in his upper neck during a 2009 performance.In 2011, he had to take a step back from the limelight due to severe nerve damage that left him unable to drum, although he made a comeback in 2015.While discussing Genesis’ comeback gigs, he admitted: “I’m kind of physically challenged a bit which is very frustrating because I’d love to be playing up there with my son.” More