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A Place in the Sun’s Ben Hillman was left gobsmacked when a couple revealed the reason they were willing to pay almost £40,000 under the asking price for their dream holiday home14:04, 21 Feb 2025Updated 14:06, 21 Feb 2025A Place in the Sun host Ben Hillman was gobsmacked when a couple threw a curveball decision on the popular Channel 4 show.Brighton locals Nick and Denise, who’ve been an item for over three decades, were out to snag their ideal vacay pad in Corfu with Ben steering the ship.The duo – parents to three grown-up kids – had a hefty £300k to drop on a beachfront home with at least a couple of bedrooms and space outside for dining al fresco. Big spender Ben flagged up their “huge” pot of cash, but Denise clapped back, saying: “That doesn’t get you a lot here.”The telly favourite gave them the heads up that they might need to skimp on some wishes because of the sky-high prices in town.The host was stunned during the episode(Image: More

After a deadly limo crash, Emmerdale fans are convinced that one person is dealing with more than just the injuries caused by icy accident and think a ‘sinister’ twist is coming13:45, 21 Feb 2025Emmerdale: Lisa Riley teases what’s to comeEmmerdale viewers are fearful that a fan favourite will be dealing with a major health issue after the deadly limo crash which has already claimed the lives of three much-loved characters.It’s been a dramatic week in soap land with car crashes and explosions galore, and Emmerdale fans have already had to deal with the deaths of Suzy Merton, Leyla Harding and Amy Wyatt. Now they fear that Chas is facing a “sinister” illness in what viewers are predicting will be a “miserable” twist.Suzy was the first victim to be claimed by the accident, after suffering a fatal head injury. Leyla, who has been on the soap for 17 years, succumbed to severe blood loss after she was impaled by the ice when the limo crashed into the lake.In last night’s episode (Thursday 20th), Amy suffered a cardiac arrest after she plunged into the freezing water. Tragically, she was the only one who saw what she thought was Nate’s body at the bottom of the lake.Emmerdale has been hit with multiple deaths and injuries following the icy crashShe tried to tell Matty what she had seen but died shortly after. Fans are fearing the worst for Chas, after she keeps complaining of back pain.One concerned fan wrote: “Did anyone else get the impression Chas’s ‘back pain’ was going to turn out to be something far worse? I know she slipped on the ice, and “tweaking” her back is a real possibility, but I can’t help thinking there will be more to it.”One agreed: “Yes. Almost definitely. Either she’s more badly injured from the crash than she’s letting on, or it’s something more sinister, possibly linked to her cancer…Leyla died in the tragic crash(Image: More

Former Hollyoaks star Ariana Fravel has launched a surprising new career away from the spotlight after leaving the Channel 4 soap behind for something more pet-friendly13:38, 21 Feb 2025Ex-Hollyoaks alum Ariana Fraval has left the glitz and glamour of the TV world to launch a dog poo bag business during a dark time for the soap.The actress launched the innovative after leaving the Channel 4 soap after playing DI Naomi Cohen. The pet-loving star, 31, who is married to Hollyoaks James Nightingale star Gregory Finnegan, 44, spent the last year creating her new product.And the final result is her new brand, Hot Pink Poo, which she told fans about on her Instagram account. Ariana penned: “I’m SO delighted to announce that after a year of designing the perfect nappy and dog poo waste bag, which is 100% environmentally friendly, compostable, plastic free, non toxic naturally scented, large, thick and durable with handles @hot.pink.poo pink bags making a nasty job just a little bit better and brighter.”The bags are now available to buy on Amazon and Ariana has declared them the “most eco-friendly and best looking poo bag on the market”.Ariana has left the soap for a different career(Image: More

Widely regarded as one of the best technical wrestlers of all-time, Benoit has been erased from WWE history, but the his theme tune was this week performed live for the first time since he murdered his wife and son before taking his own life13:02, 21 Feb 2025Chris Benoit murdered his wife Nancy and their seven-year-old son Daniel in their home(Image: More

Film fans are not happy with the latest decision regarding the future of the James Bond franchise and many of them have taken to social media to share their frustrations12:53, 21 Feb 2025Updated 13:33, 21 Feb 2025James Bond fans are furious.Film lovers are fuming that 007 is now under “creative control” from Amazon. Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G. Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli – the daughter and step-son of Albert Broccoli who started the film franchise back in 1962 – today announced that they have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights, and those parties will remain co-owners of the franchise.Amazon MGM was founded when Amazon bought James Bond’s parent studio back in 2022. After the news was announced, disappointed cinemagoers headed to social media to fume over the decision. Many fear that the Bond name will be changed for the worst, similar to other franchises bought out by large entertainment companies.James Bond fans are not excited for what’s to come(Image: More

Deadwood actor Peter Jason has died at the age of 80. He starred in a number of films and TV shows during his successful career, and director John Carpenter has paid tribute to him12:45, 21 Feb 2025Updated 12:47, 21 Feb 2025Peter died age 80(Image: More

While Jack Black has plenty of great movies on his CV, there’s one he’d rather forget12:34, 21 Feb 2025Jack Black is mainly known for his family-friendly flicks(Image: More

EastEnders fans were glued to the edge of their seats for the live special episode which featured the tragic death of a fan favourite, but they couldn’t help but notice a big error12:13, 21 Feb 2025EastEnders: The Queen Vic explodesEastEnders fans were wowed by the anniversary live show which pulled out all the stops, but there was one detail around Martin Fowler’s (James Bye) medical treatment which ruined the magic for some fans along with other blunders.Viewers watched in horror as the show said farewell to one of the longest running characters, who tragically died with ex-wife Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) by his side, and fans have praised her performance. Martin had become trapped in the Queen Vic after Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) attempted to escape in his car, but smashed into the pub after he narrowly avoided running Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) over.Thanks to several gas canisters, the Queen Vic exploded, trapping people inside after Billy and Honey Mitchell’s wedding. Martin was inside, but rather than leaving with his partner Ruby Allen (Louise Lytton) he made the decision to stay inside to help Stacey escape.He managed to find a way out for them both, but Stacey refused to go until they talked about their feelings for one another. The delay proved fatal, with a huge metal beam crashing from the ceiling and crushing Martin’s legs, trapping him.Fans were distracted by an error featuring Martin(Image: More