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Dick and Dom – real names Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood – are best-known for presenting a host of kids’ TV shows in the 1990s through to the 2000s, but have moved onto pastures anew11:38, 09 Sep 2025Where are Dick and Dom now? (file)(Image: BBC)Dick and Dom were staples of kids’ TV in the 1990s and 2000s – but many people have no idea what the celebrity duo are up to now their audiences are all grown up. The pair, real names Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood, launched their careers in 1996 – and are widely known for presenting a number of CBBC programmes, including the BAFTA-winning show Dick & Dom in da Bungalow as well as appearing on The Broom Cupboard.While the pair have appeared in various TV, film and radio projects over the years, they have also moved away from the limelight in favour of new projects, including charity work and DIY.Sheffield-born Dick has spent the past few years focusing on charitable efforts and is an ambassador for Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Research UK. Not only this but he also supports Dreamflight, WellChild and Children in Need.Speaking about his 2021 London Marathon run for Alzheimer’s Research UK, he said: “It’s been 10 years since I last ran the London Marathon and I’m doing it again!”As you can imagine, it’s no easy feat and it was one of the toughest challenges I’ve ever done. I remember hobbling over the finish line.Content cannot be displayed without consent”In 2004, we noticed that mum was getting confused at home and in her work. At just 58, she was diagnosed with FTD. She sadly passed away in 2010, aged 64.”Over the past 10 years, we have also lost her sister, Jean, and her brother, Peter, at a similar age to this terrible disease.”My grandad, Ronald, also passed away with a form of early-onset dementia, which we suspected was also FTD.”Dementia has had a devastating impact on our family, and that’s why I’m running to support the vital work of Alzheimer’s Research UK.”It’s going to be tough, but thinking of mum and those we’ve lost will be all the motivation I need to hobble over that finish line again.”He proposed to his long-term partner, Katrina Bryan, in 2019, and welcomed his first child two years later, announcing the new arrival on his Instagram page.Meanwhile, Dom has been shocking viewers with his switch from children’s TV to Instagram DIY influencer, with viewers regularly commenting on his videos referencing his time on Dick & Dom in da Bungalow.Content cannot be displayed without consentThis channel, called @the_houseofwood, describes him as a plant-based, ADHD, DIY fan who shares everything that’ll help you upgrade and improve your home on a budget.Speaking to House Beautiful about his DIY interests, he said: “I was so lucky to have been brought up in a wonderful big family home.”We lived down in Devon and we just had the run of the house – it was fantastic! We had a basement, which was great.”There was also a workshop down there, and I spent most of my childhood in there making things. Dad used to have bits of scrap wood and scrap metal everywhere. Childhood was very, very happy.”Article continues belowCommenting on one of his latest videos where he shows viewers around his house, one user said: “That’s not a bungalow?”Another user added: “So much less work when you lived in a bungalow.” A third user said: “Bogies! You are smashing it.”Dom, originally from Exeter, married his wife Sandi Lee Hughes back in 2002 and has two sons, Tommy and Sam. More

Raymond Cruz, the actor best known for his role as the volatile Tuco Salamanca in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, was arrested by Los Angeles police on Monday over an alleged minor battery incident. The 60-year-old star, who also featured as Sniper in the 2001 crime thriller Training Day, reportedly found himself embroiled in […] More

Baroness drummer Allen Blickle has tragically passed away aged 42 as tributes pour in for the star. His bandmates confirmed the sad news on Monday in a statement on social media, revealing that he had died “a few days ago”, but they did not disclose the cause of death. This news follows another tragic death […] More

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Dianne Buswell has been left overwhelmed with emotion as she updated fans online before her 2025 return to the BBC stage09:10, 09 Sep 2025Updated 09:14, 09 Sep 2025Dianne Buswell left fans rushing to support her with her sweet words(Image: Dianne Buswell Instagram)Strictly Come Dancing’s professional dancer, Dianne Buswell, has been flooded with messages after sharing a touching personal update ahead of her comeback to the beloved dance show. She is making a return to the hit programme for the first time since her victory last year with comedian Chris McCausland.The previous series was a whirlwind of emotions for Dianne, as she not only bagged the sought-after Glitterball trophy with Chris, who made history as the first-ever blind contestant and winner, but her Australian family were also present to witness the significant moment.Fans of the 2024 series will recall that Dianne had aimed to make it beyond the show’s annual Blackpool special, as that was when her parents were scheduled to fly over from Australia to watch her perform live on the show for the first time.Her parents, Mark and Rina, ended up getting more than they had anticipated as fans rallied behind Dianne and Chris, crowning them the champions of the 22nd series, according to the Manchester Evening News.Strictly Come Dancing’s Dianne Buswell shared a sweet tribute to her dad(Image: Dianne Buswell Instagram)In Dianne’s latest update, she shared a photo of the moment her parents were able to congratulate her in person following her inaugural Strictly win, as she celebrated Father’s Day from across the globe, reports the Express.On Instagram, the 37-year-old posted pictures and videos of her cherished father, who battled ill health before and after his trip to see his daughter in the UK, along with a heartfelt tribute.In a touching tribute to her father, she shared: “Happy fathers day @mark.3802 having you as my dad makes me smile every day [smiling face and heart emojis].”She also posted on her Instagram Story: “Happy Father’s Day dad [face holding back tears and heart emojis].”Her followers were quick to respond. @danyser9 noted: “In his eyes you can see all the love and pride he has for you. Happy Father’s Day.”@dalcondd remarked: “Happy Father’s Day Mark! It’s very clear that you’re a wonderful dad and grandad. Sending you all the best wishes for your health and happiness.”@clarerobinson481 wrote: “Happy Father’s Day to the Strictly Godfather! ! Hope he has the best day!” buswellsdaisy replied: “mark is also a national treasure in our eyes.”Article continues below@lynnemarshall67 chimed in: “Such special special moments to treasure for a lifetime,happy fathers day to the Legend that is Mark Buswell.”Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Ed Sheeran has confirmed that he is moving to the United States of America with his wife Cherry Seaborn and their two daughters, Lyra and Jupiter, as he embarks on a US tour08:27, 09 Sep 2025Updated 08:34, 09 Sep 2025Generous Ed has raised thousands of pounds for EACH (stock)(Image: Getty Images for Coachella)It’s now confirmed that Ed Sheeran and his family are packing up and heading across the pond to America.During a chat on the 2 Johnnies podcast, the 34-year-old musician disclosed that he’s departing Suffolk alongside wife Cherry Seaborn and their daughters, Lyra and Jupiter.The clan had been residing in a lavish £3.7 million property, affectionately known as Sheeranville, which boasts a gymnasium, swimming pool, treehouse, and even its own separate bungalow in the Suffolk countryside – the very place where the singer-songwriter penned numerous chart-toppers. Yet the quartet are preparing to depart for the States imminently.”I’m just about to move to America,” Ed disclosed during the podcast appearance. “I feel like i might be the only person moving to America. I’m going on tour there for a while and I have a family so I can’t dip in and out. We’re going and settling there.”He will be touring in the US(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)The upcoming tour accompanies the launch of his newest record, Play, with merely two British shows scheduled – Coventry on 5 December and Manchester on 7 December. Play is set for release on 12 September, reports the Mirror.Whilst America presents numerous opportunities, there’s one thing the hit-making artist will deeply miss – his cherished Ipswich Town Football Club. Ed holds a 1.4% ownership stake and recently served as their shirt sponsor.”I went to almost every game last season,” he revealed. “I think I can only make one this season because I’m moving to the States.”Ed has previously voiced his ambition to make the move across the pond.While he hasn’t pinpointed exactly where in the vast nation he’s planning to settle, he’s hinted at Nashville as his preferred destination. Speaking on the Call Her Daddy podcast, he revealed: “Nashville is my favourite city in the States and it’s always been my end goal to move to Nashville and transition to country.”Suffolk has been a breeding ground for talent, boasting Oscar-nominated thespian Ralph Fiennes and beloved EastEnders legend June Brown amongst its famous offspring. Yet it’s Ed Sheeran who’s truly thrust the county into the spotlight with his heartfelt devotion to his homeland.Singer Ed Sheeran met his wife Cherry Seaborn when they were growing up in Suffolk together.(Image: GETTY)His track Castle on a Hill has been hailed as a heartfelt tribute to the county where both he and his missus spent their formative years.The singer first crossed paths with his future bride during their school days, with Ed being a year her senior. After losing contact, fate intervened in 2015 when they bumped into each other in New York through a mutual mate’s suggestion.They tied the knot in an intimate ceremony three years down the line and became parents for the first time in 2020. Baby number two arrived in 2022.Article continues belowDuring a chat on The Ellen DeGeneres Show between welcoming his little ones, he confessed: “I really didn’t have a purpose outside of [music] because when I was giving myself fixed time of no work, I wasn’t doing anything I enjoyed because I love doing music.”And [being a dad] has actually given me purpose and something in life that’s actually more important than my job.”Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Gordon Ramsay has landed another whopping paycheque by fronting the launch of a “gourmet” offering from fast food giant Burger King as he says burger tastes “flaming great”00:01, 09 Sep 2025Gordon is adding to his massive fortune with the fast-food deal(Image: Getty Images for Great Canadian)Gordon Ramsay has landed another whopping paycheque by fronting the launch of a “gourmet” offering from Burger King.The potty-mouthed telly chef, 58, is the grizzled face of the fast-food chain’s new £11 wagyu beef burger.Gordon – worth at least £162million, and who recently underwent surgery to remove cancer from the side of his head – is believed to have landed a huge six-figure salary for the tie-in.He said: “Take it from me, The Wagyu tastes flaming great and anyone trying it will be able to taste the gourmet quality of the beef… which is so important for any great burger. More

Vicky Pattison had big dreams of being the UK’s Carrie Bradshaw when she was at uni, but things ended up turning out very different when MTV came calling19:16, 08 Sep 2025Vicky Pattison was so poor at uni she had to steal toilet paper(Image: Getty Images for BFC)Strictly star Vicky Pattison has confessed she was so hard-up before finding fame she use to nick bog rolls. The reality telly beauty struggled financially as a student in Liverpool before landing her breakthrough role in Geordie Shore.Vicky, 37, admitted: “All of that university life thing is amazing, but it is hard, too. I have memories of stealing toilet rolls from bars because I’d run out of money to buy my own.”I used to live above a bar, and come the end of the week, I’d go there to buy a burger and a beer for a fiver (which apparently I did have money for) and go into the loo and steal the toilet tissue.Vicky Pattison had big ambitions when she was at uni(Image: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty I)”And when you’ve done that for three years, it starts to take its toll on your soul.”I didn’t come out of there in a good position to face the world. I was naïve, skint and starting to get scared.”Unsure of what to do next, I ran straight back home to Newcastle with my tail between my legs.”Vicky said she moved back in with her family and got a part-time job in a jean store called G-Star in a bid to get back on her feet.She continued: “I remember thinking, I’m just coming home for a few months. I’ll save up enough money, and then I’ll move to London.”And I believed it. As a student, I’d toyed with the idea of being a journalist and becoming the London version of Carrie Bradshaw.”I imagined that at this point in my life I’d be this sassy writer, living a fabulous life and influencing an entire generation of women with my witty and salacious words, wearing Jimmy Choos and having sexy and adventurous encounters with mysterious and handsome fellas.Things changed for Vicky when Geordie Shore came calling(Image: Getty Images for MTV)”Instead, I was living back home with my mam and dad, in my childhood bedroom, Blu-tac still on the walls from my Take That posters, and a 1am curfew – not striding around Piccadilly Circus in my tutu, inspiring a nation of women.”But her life changed forever when the then-time party girl was spotted by undercover MTV producers scouting for would-be reality stars in north-east nightclubs.She added: “I do remember it being the time in my life when I had the least ambition. I could go out every night of the week.”I knew all the doormen in Newcastle. I didn’t have to queue anywhere.”I never paid for a drink… and I remember thinking, life doesn’t get any better than this. Sad cow.”This was the stagnant mindset I was in when Geordie Shore appeared on my horizon in 2011.”Article continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Ageing acting veterans including Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen are leading calls for the government to pass the assisted dying bill18:00, 08 Sep 2025Dame Helen Mirren is among those backing the bill(Image: Getty Images)Ageing acting veterans including Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen are leading calls for the government to pass the assisted dying bill. The pair are among a litany of famous faces urging peers to “show the world” Britain can “lead with empathy and courage’ over the controversial death policy.Joining them are Dame Esther Rantzen, Joanna Lumley, Prue Leith, Harriet Walter, Miriam Margolyes and John Nettles. They have signed a letter supporting what they say will give patients “choice and control” over their deaths.The House of Lords is set to debate the Terminally Ill Adults (End Of Life) Bill on Friday.Sir Ian McKellen is among those leading calls for the government to pass the assisted dying bill(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for The Wolseley Hospitality Group)And if it’s passed, terminally ill adults in England and Wales given less than six months to live to decide to end their lives. More