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    Netflix’s Squid Game to have most ‘brutal scenes yet’ that will ‘horrify viewers’

    Squid Game is set to shock viewers when it returns for its final series later this month. The opening episode will see players compete in a game of hide and seek that has been given a warped twist16:13, 13 Jun 2025Updated 16:14, 13 Jun 2025Squid Game will have some brutal parts in the final sceneThe new series of Squid Game is set to feature its most shocking game yet. In the opening episode, players are tasked with competing in a game of hide and seek. But in a sick twist, one half of the group has to kill the others to progress.Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk dreamed up the storyline to make the series gripping for viewers. He said: “I can’t figure out how I come up with things. I just start writing the script and it’s there.”It’s the latest children’s game to be given a warped twist for the show. The series will also feature an all-new one as part of the finale.The new series of Squid Game is set to be brutal(Image: More

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    McFly’s Tom Fletcher forced to apologise for unfortunate post after Air India crash

    McFly star Tom Fletcher has issued an apology after he shared a post about planes on social media the day an Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad, killing hundreds15:14, 13 Jun 2025Pop sensation and writer Tom Fletcher has said sorry following a now-deleted post about flying, which came in the aftermath of the devastating Air India disaster.The ill-fated jet, en route to London Gatwick with 242 souls on board, met with catastrophe shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, plunging into the city below. By some miracle, a lone survivor emerged from the wreckage.On the day of the calamity, Tom inadvertently uploaded a flight-related post to his Instagram story but swiftly retracted it after becoming aware of the harrowing incident. His message read: “Sorry, I’ve only just seen the terrible news about the Air India crash.”Tom took to Instagram again to express regret, saying: “So awful. Had I known earlier, I obviously wouldn’t have posted about my flight today. I understand why that must have looked insensitive and have deleted it. Thanks for letting me know. My whole heart goes out to everyone involved in the crash and all their friends and families.”The star apologised online(Image: More

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    Helen Flanagan strips to sultry lace lingerie and suspenders in saucy new shoot

    Coronation Street siren Helen Flanagan showed off her sensational figure while posing in a sexy black lingerie set from Nikki Intimates for a dazzling new photoshoot14:31, 13 Jun 2025Updated 15:16, 13 Jun 2025Newly-single Helen Flanagan oozed glamour in a saucy black lace lingerie set.The 34-year-old soap star, who played Rosie Webster in Coronation Street, has been living it up on sunny getaways following her rumoured split from Robbie Talbot. She just came back from partying in Ibiza, where she’s dazzled fans with swimsuit snaps.The Celebs Go Dating star looked incredible as she stripped off and posed in a sultry black lingerie set from Nikki Intimates. Helen displayed her killer figure in the revealing bedroom set, which included a lacy bra, matching knickers, stockings and suspenders.The actress sent temperatures soaring in one pic as she knelt on the floor and gazed away from the camera. She styled her blonde locks in loose wave tresses and glowed with a full face of makeup.Helen Flanagan stunned in black lace lingerie from Nikki Intimates(Image: More

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    Sam Thompson quits Soccer Aid avoiding match with ex’s new man Louis Tomlinson

    Sam Thompson has been forced to pull out of Soccer Aid 2025 ahead of the charity football match, which would have seen him play with ex-girlfriend Zara Thompson’s new man Louis Tomlinson13:07, 13 Jun 2025Updated 13:13, 13 Jun 2025Sam Thompson has pulled out of Soccer Aid 2025, narrowly avoiding a potentially awkward encounter with Louis Tomlinson.The 32 year old former Made In Chelsea star was set to play alongside the One Direction singer, who is currently dating Sam’s ex-girlfriend Zara McDermott.In the run-up to the sporting event, Sam undertook a marathon challenge where he travelled a gruelling 260-mile journey from Stamford Bridge to Old Trafford by foot and bike. During the five-day challenge, he sustained a calf strain and had to resort to cycling for part of the journey following advice from the medical team.A source told The Sun: “Sam is gutted he can’t play, but the match has just come too soon since his efforts. He’s still going to be a presence and play a big part in the coverage but he won’t be able to compete on the field.Sam has pulled out of the charity match(Image: More

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    Top Gear’s James May says shop bosses ‘need a slap’ after nuts price increase

    The ex-Top Gear presenter was horrified by the prices at an upscale US supermarket, with a single strawberry being sold for an eye-watering £14 as he declared the store’s bosses “need a slap”12:53, 13 Jun 2025While many of us are bagging deals with Tesco’s Clubcard or making the most of Aldi’s Super Six, a US supermarket has grabbed attention for doing the complete opposite – charging an eye-watering £14 for a single strawberry and a whopping £15 for a basic smoothie.Erewhon is the culprit behind these baffling prices. This luxury supermarket chain, which boasts 10 stores all situated in California, specialises in organic, sustainably sourced and health-conscious grub.They’ve amassed a cult-like following, with LA’s wealthy and well-known often seen browsing its aisles. The wallet-busting prices have sparked chatter online – with weekly shopping bills easily hitting the hundreds and even thousands of dollars, leading many to dub it the ‘world’s most out of touch’ supermarket.Despite typically being frequented by affluent young Americans kitted out in pricey yoga attire, Erewhon recently found themselves playing host to a very different kind of shopper.James is outraged by the prices(Image: More