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    Britain’s Got Talent star exposes what life was like in the contestants’ hotel

    EXCLUSIVE: A Britain’s Got Talent star has spoken exclusively to Daily Star about their time on the show and given insight into life in the contestant’s hotel behind-the-scenes18:36, 18 May 2025A Britain’s Got Talent star has explained what it is like living in the contestant’s hotel.Former winner Paul Potts, who stunned the judges with his incredible voice back in 2007, has spoken exclusively to Daily Star about his time competing on the show and what it was like living with his co-stars.The BGT legend told us: “There were quite a few really strong acts like Damon Scott, who brought a lot of fun to the show. We actually had a real sense of community among us. The hotel we stayed in helped with that.””It was a nice place to unwind and we were lucky to have a good setup where we could relax after performing.”Paul won the first ever series of Britain’s Got Talent(Image: More

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    Deal Or No Deal mystery solved as banker finally unmasked as Corrie star

    The mystery surrounding the identity of the banker on Channel 4’s Deal or No Deal has been revealed as a Coronation Street star and fans of both shows were left shocked18:18, 18 May 2025Updated 18:21, 18 May 2025Deal Or No Deal’s banker has been identified as a Coronation Street actor.The enigmatic banker’s identity was kept under wraps for years, but now Coronation Street star Glenn Hugill has been named as the mystery man.Best recognised for his portrayal of Alan McKenna in Coronation Street from 1996 to 1997, the actor graced 86 episodes of the soap opera as the detective Alan courted Fiona Middleton and was set to wed her.Their nuptials were abruptly cancelled when Jim McDonald confessed to an affair with Fiona, leading to Alan’s swift exit from the cobbles. Glenn also featured in other TV series such as Dalziel and Pascoe, The Upper Hand, and Chandler and Co.Glenn (left) has been identified as the banker(Image: More

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    Beckham party guest ‘couldn’t believe’ what they saw Victoria do at swanky bash

    A Beckham party guest, who was invited to the celebration by football legend David and fashion designer Victoria, has recalled the moment they were left gobsmacked at the event17:09, 18 May 2025Victoria Beckham left one of her party guests lost for words.Carlos Pavon Jr once told the La Pelota Al DIEZ podcast: “It was the birthday of one of [David’s] sons. They had a party in a giant park and there were inflatable trampolines and the whole team was there, his whole family was there.””I was playing with his son on the inflatable trampoline and we were jumping, then out of nowhere I notice the kid’s mum comes in, David’s wife, Victoria.””She started jumping with us and I was like: ‘I can’t believe I’m doing this with Victoria Beckham!’ So I think that was the funniest thing.”Victoria reportedly began jumping on a trampoline(Image: More

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    Shrek’s adult scenes you never noticed from bedroom excitement to waterboarding

    Shrek was released 24 years ago today and Daily Star is taking a look back at all the hidden Easter Eggs you definitely never spotted when you were younger15:27, 18 May 2025Shrek is way naughtier than you realise.The iconic Dreamworks films starring Michael Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz, is undeniably one of the biggest franchises in the world, but you may not have realised the hidden Easter EggLord Farquaad’s name is one of the cheekiest jokes sprinkled throughout the franchise, aimed at adults watching with their youngsters.The monarch’s unusual name is pronounced Far-kwaad, which sounds very similar to a popular American insult. Change the “ar” to a letter “u” and you’ll see what they were getting at.The entire series pokes fun at traditional fairytales and at one point, Peter Pan can be seen trying to sell Tinkerbell while she’s trapped in a cage. Gepetto also tried to flog Pinocchio, the wooden puppet he created as a son.Shrek is filled with saucy jokes and references to adult actsArticle continues belowThere are a number of darker jokes that you may not have spotted on your first watch. The characters Mama, Papa and Baby bear are an obvious nod to the Goldilocks fairytale and audiences first meet them as a whole family.However, later on Papa and Baby bear can be seen crying together and soon viewers find out why. As the film cuts to Lord Farquaad’s castle, the shot shows a bear-skin rug with a pink bow placed on it’s head…bear-y disturbing indeed!Mama bear was made into a rug for Lord FarquaadGingerbread Man is an iconic Shrek character, with his high-pitched voice, quotable quips and “gumdrop buttons”. At one point, Lord Farquaad captures the lovable Gingy and keeps him on a baking tray in the castle dungeon while waterboarding him with milk in an attempt to make him talk.Speaking of the royal, one saucy scene shows him naked in bed while flicking through a roster of potential princess suitors.Lord Farquaad “milkboarded” poor Gingy in his dungeon(Image: More

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    Remember Monday flog tour tickets for just £52 as Eurovision stars return to UK

    Remember Monday, who are represented the UK at Eurovision 2025, will hit the road for a new headline tour this October – here’s how to get yourself some ticketsCallum Crumlish Entertainment Editor and Bekka Barnard TV & Showbiz Reporter14:00, 18 May 2025This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreRemember Monday, the UK’s Eurovision entry, are going on tour.Although they didn’t take home the competition crown and landed 19th place out of 26, the trio have a loyal fanbase who are excited to see them perform post-Eurovision.Luckily, you’re in for a treat – the band is hitting the road for a UK tour starting in October, reports the Express. The girls have a string of gigs lined up through to November 2025 and tickets are being snapped up fast, so Daily Star is here to help.We’ve got all the details you need to secure your spot at their upcoming shows, both through official channels and resale sites. Here’s how to bag your Remember Monday tickets.You can catch Remember Monday touring the UK at the end of the year(Image: More