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A Celebrity MasterChef contestant says the show pushed him out of his comfort zone, revealing the pressure and challenges of cooking under the watchful eyes of the hosts19:15, 29 Aug 2025Updated 19:25, 29 Aug 2025Gregg and John host the BBC show(Image: BBC/Shine TV)A former Celebrity MasterChef contestant has opened up about his time on the hit cooking show, revealing how the experience pushed him far beyond what he was used to and forced him to rethink his approach to food.Superstar DJ Judge Jules, who’s been behind the decks for more than three decades, told Daily Star about the challenges he faced on the BBC show which has been under the spotlight lately due to serious misconduct allegations surrounding host, Gregg Wallace.In 2019, he appeared in Series 4 of the BBC’s Celebrity MasterChef competition. Reflecting on the challenge, the contestant said: “The most interesting thing about doing Celebrity MasterChef, or indeed The Chase, is you are so far out of your comfort zone.”I am used to sitting in recording studios making music, behind the decks, or presenting on radio, those are things I have done for a long time and feel incredibly comfortable with. But the minute you are in a TV studio, it is a whole different experience. The way TV is made is disjointed, everything happens in bits, and having a studio audience does not make life any easier.” Judge Jules on the show in 2019(Image: BBC/Shine TV)When asked to compare both shows, he noted that while the cooking show did not have an audience, the pressure was still intense. “The presenters were fine with me, I have got to say,” he explained as he gave his verdict on Gregg and John Torode.“But there is a bigger picture at play. Both shows have considerable time pressure when you are doing things you are not familiar with. You really feel it when you are outside your comfort zone.”He was pushed out of his comfort zone(Image: BBC/Shine TV)Having a famous relative in the culinary world did not make the challenge any easier. “My uncle is Rick Stein, and I had worked in a kitchen when I was younger, so it was not totally alien to me. However, I made the critical mistake of not focusing enough on the presentation of my food. In modern cooking, how your dish looks can be as important, if not more important, than the taste. I kind of forgot about that, which in retrospect, was pretty dumb.”Despite the nerves and pressure, the contestant praised the experience for helping him grow both personally and professionally. “It is one thing to be comfortable in your usual environment, but when you are forced to adapt, think on your feet, and manage time under scrutiny, you learn a lot about yourself,” he reflected.He talked about his proudest moments(Image: nickculley.com)The DJ says he still appreciates being lucky enough to still be performing after four decades in the game and would love for fans to come check out his upcoming shows below.SATURDAY 30 AUGUST – Café Mambo on the Beach, Weston-super-mare, UKSATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER – Pub in the Park 2025, Verulamium Park, St. Albans, UKSATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER – Reminisce Festival, Sherdley Park, St Helens.SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER – Judge Jules Live, Cross Keys Festival, PulloxhillSATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER – Peach, Koko, London, UKFRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER – Judge Jules Live, Back to the 00s Weekender, Butlins, Skegness, UKArticle continues belowSATURDAY 4 OCTOBER – North East Old Skool presents North & South, Odd Mollies, DroghedaTUESDAY 7 OCTOBER – Ibiza Rocks Bar, IbizaWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley has married her partner Mark Perez in a beautiful countryside ceremony in Hertfordshire, with her former co-star Danny Walters in attendance18:38, 29 Aug 2025Lorraine with her partner Mark(Image: lorraine_stanley_/instagram)EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley tied the knot with her long-term beau Mark Perez in a picturesque countryside ceremony in Harpenden, Hertfordshire on Thursday.The 49-year-old actress, who recently shared her impressive 6.5 stone weight loss following surgery, looked radiant in a white ruffled dress featuring a boat neck and playful polka dot pattern.She completed her bridal ensemble with a classic veil and pearl jewellery as she said “I do,” just a year and a half after bidding farewell to her character Karen Taylor on the popular soap.As seen in photos obtained by Mail Online, post-ceremony, Lorraine proudly displayed her new wedding band while clutching her bouquet and sipping champagne with guests.Lorraine loves to glam up(Image: Brett Cove)Her husband Mark cut a dapper figure in a green three-piece suit, crisp white shirt, and gold tie. Their ten year old daughter Nancy played the role of flower girl, looking adorable in a soft pink dress and floral hair accessories, reports the Mirror.The sun-soaked ceremony was attended by loved ones, friends, and Lorraine’s former EastEnders colleague Danny Walters.The handsome actor, who portrayed her on-screen son Keanu until his departure last Christmas, arrived in a light blue suit sans tie, accompanied by his partner Maddi. The pair recently welcomed a baby girl named Autumn.In the run-up to her big day, Lorraine excitedly told The Mirror: “Yes, it’s very exciting! I’m getting married to my partner in a ceremony local to where we live in Hertfordshire.”It’s going to be low-key. From my EastEnders gang, Danny Walters is coming. I wanted them all to come, but we’re just having a small, intimate wedding at a church, then a pub with a tepee and barbecue.”Lorraine played Karen on the BBC soap(Image: BBC/Jack Barnes)The EastEnders star revealed that her daughter Nancy would be stealing the show as she admitted: “She’s the one wearing the big white wedding dress – well, the flower girl dress. Mine’s modest, really. But I’m so excited. Mark and I have been together for 12 years, it just felt like time.”Explaining why the couple have chosen to tie the knot after more than a decade together, she continued: “We’re just in a really good place. You know, every couple goes through their ups and downs, but it feels right, we’re happy.”Nancy wanted us to get married, I wanted his surname – I know some women don’t want that but I do. I want to be Mrs Perez. I’ve been abroad a few times with Nancy and was asked if she’s my daughter as we have different surnames on our passports. But it’s not just practicalities, it’s love.”Earlier this month, Lorraine opened up about her weight loss transformation in preparation for her much-anticipated nuptials.When the injections she had been using became ineffective, she chose to undergo gastric sleeve surgery two years ago. Speaking to New magazine, she said: “I went to a London clinic, paid an awful lot of money and had it done. It’s hands-down the best thing I’ve ever done, both for me and for my family.”Lorraine also expressed her annoyance with the weight-loss injection Wegovy, stating: “It got to the point where I was injecting myself and eating at the same time.”Since departing EastEnders in 2024, Lorraine has shed an impressive 6.5 stone and candidly talked about the journey behind her transformation.Article continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Maggie May singer Sir Rod Stewart said US President Donald Trump is the “only man” that can end the Ukraine war, after Sir Ed Davey said he was boycotting the bash over Gaza18:11, 29 Aug 2025The singer-songwriter criticised the Lib Dem leader for his decision(Image: Getty Images)Sir Rod Stewart has criticised Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey for boycotting a state banquet with Donald Trump.The singer-songwriter, 80, sarcastically said “well done” to the MP for snubbing the “only man” that could end the Ukraine war. Sir Ed revealed he’s giving it a miss over accusations the US President has not done what he can to end the “horrifying” war in Gaza.Maggie May rocker Sir Rod said: “Well done Sir Ed Davey for snubbing an invitation from Buckingham Palace to meet the only man that could put an end to the war in the Ukraine… Donald Trump.”Sir Rod has previously said he’s not a “great fan” of Trump despite previously being pals.The Sailing singer claimed he used to love hanging out with the US leader because he’s a “man’s man”. But he said the Orange Manbaby has now “become another guy” since re-entering the White House.Sir Ed Davey is boycotting the state banquet(Image: PA Wire/PA Images)Sir Ed also slammed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for being “too soft” on Trump. He said his decision not to attend the state banquet was “the one way” to send a message to both Trump and Sir Keir.The politician said: “They cannot close their eyes and wish away the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Donald Trump can stop this catastrophe in Gaza and get the hostages released.”Speaking as LBC’s guest presenter on Friday (August 29), he said that if the UK bows to Trump “our voice will be less effective in other parts of the world”.Sir Rod has previously said he’s not a “great fan” of Trump (Image: Bloomberg, Bloomberg via Getty Images)He insisted: “We have to treat Trump differently. I think Keir Starmer is too soft on President Donald Trump. We need to put pressure on Trump to do what only he can do to stop the killing in Gaza, stop the famine and get the hostages released.”But Tory MP James Cleverly called Sir Ed’s move “the most foolish of performative gesture politics”. He said: “Diplomacy is not about only talking to people that you agree with. It’s about talking to people you disagree with.Article continues below“I know that sad Davey has got deep disagreements with Donald Trump. I respect the fact he has disagreements with Donald Trump.“But when you disagree with someone on the international stage, talk to them. Unless, of course, you don’t think you have any influence.” More

Amanda Holden stuns in poolside snaps, showing off her endless legs and sun kissed glow in a chic pink swimsuit that has fans swooning on Instagram.17:27, 29 Aug 2025Amanda updated fans online(Image: noholdenback/Instagram)Amanda Holden has once again set social media alight with a series of stunning poolside Instagram photos, showing off her seemingly endless legs and radiant sun kissed glow.The Britain’s Got Talent judge looked every inch the epitome of summer elegance as she lounged by a sparkling pool, proving she has perfected the art of effortless style.In the fresh snaps, Amanda wore a soft pink one piece swimsuit that complemented her golden tan. The swimsuit featured a flattering cut that emphasized her long legs, while her pose radiated relaxed confidence.Accessories were kept minimal but impactful with chic sunglasses and subtle jewellery, and her blonde tresses were swept into a neat bun, completing the flawless poolside look.The star showed off her endless legs(Image: noholdenback/Instagram)Captioning the post with “beautiful in pink” and pairing it with the upbeat tune Pink Pony Club, Amanda clearly intended to spread positive summer vibes to her legion of followers.Fans were quick to react, flooding the post with compliments praising her ageless beauty, toned physique, and glamorous style. One fan gushed, “Wow Amanda you are glowing! Total poolside queen.” Another added, “Those legs! Absolute goals.” A third chimed in, “Stunning as always, love the pink swimsuit!”Amanda looked incredible on her trip(Image: noholdenback/Instagram)Article continues belowThis is far from the first time Amanda has wowed fans with her poolside fashion. Whether she is lounging in luxurious settings or striking playful poses by the pool, Amanda continues to captivate her followers with her sun drenched, effortless elegance.Amanda has been open about embracing her body and feeling confident in a bikini at 52. In an exclusive interview with HELLO! Magazine, she shared, “I’ve learnt to love my body and feel proud of what I’ve got.” She emphasized that wearing a swimsuit isn’t about showing off but about feeling good in her own skin. “Life is too short to worry about what others think. I just want to enjoy the sun, the water, and have fun looking and feeling fabulous.”Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Sabrina Carpenter’s new album Man’s Best Friend has fans speculating it is all about her split with Barry Keoghan, with raw lyrics hinting he may have walked away16:18, 29 Aug 2025Updated 16:18, 29 Aug 2025(Image: Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)Sabrina Carpenter’s new album Man’s Best Friend is a raw voyage through pain, sarcasm and surviving heartbreak, and fans are convinced it paints an incredibly vivid picture of her on again off again romance with Barry Keoghan.Although Sabrina does not name him directly, the final track Goodbye is heavy with emotion. In one gut punch line she sings: “Broke my heart on Saturday… and I have cried so much I almost fainted.” It is an unflinching portrait of sudden abandonment and suggests it was Barry who walked away, perhaps not for the final time.Elsewhere, fans believe Sabrina’s pointed lyrics about a partner with a wandering heart in Never Getting Laid allude to Keoghan’s potential infidelity, while Go Go Juice cheekily references exes via the rhyme game she plays in the lyrics.It is one thing to pen heartbreak, but Sabrina has also spoken candidly about life after the split. In a recent Rolling Stone interview she jabbed at the scrutiny of her private life, saying: “Am I doing the single thing right now I am doing the 25 year old thing right now, whatever that means.” She acknowledged how hard it is “navigating relationships, and then having a bunch of strangers have opinions on them.”(Image: WireImage for Vanity Fair)The breakup reportedly happened in December 2024. A source told People that both were “young and career focused,” suggesting it was a mutual decision to part ways.Meanwhile Barry appears to have quietly stepped back from social media amid rumours and harassment. People reports he deactivated his Instagram after enduring “disgusting commentary,” especially with the impact it could have had on his young son.(Image: @sabrinacarpenter/Youtube)Article continues belowAs Sabrina transforms her heartbreak into a “party for pain”, she dubbed Man’s Best Friend just that on Instagram, fans are eating it up. With tracks dripping in emotional truth and a sound that is both savage and self aware, Carpenter is not just owning her story, she is serving it hot.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Madness member Chris Foreman has shared he has been diagnosed with incurable cancer. The band posted his statement on Facebook, in which he explained he’d been suffering with pain for a number of months. The statement read: “A message to you from me – CB. Dear all, earlier this year I had severe pain in […] More

Iron Maiden’s former frontman Paul Di’Anno died last year at the age of 66, with the rocker passing away penniless and alone in a council flat after being sacked from the band12:58, 29 Aug 2025Iron Maiden paid tribute to their former bandmate(Image: Getty)Paul Di’Anno, the former frontman of Iron Maiden, tragically passed away last year at the age of 66, leaving behind a life marked by financial struggles and solitude. Despite having two successful albums under his belt with the band, the rocker was dismissed due to his penchant for partying and drugs, causing friction within the group and leading to his exit at just 23 years old.In his later years, Paul found himself wheelchair-bound and sold off his royalty rights for a mere £50,000. Born Paul Andrews in Chingford, Essex, he joined Iron Maiden in 1978 and departed in 1981, making way for Bruce Dickinson to take over as frontman more than four decades ago.He was discovered unresponsive in his ground-floor flat in Wiltshire in October 2024.Paul Di’Anno died in October 2024(Image: Getty)Bruce paid tribute to his predecessor during a moment of silence, saying: “So, Paul, if you’re listening, this is a little message from Minneapolis to wherever you are, upstairs or downstairs, you’re having fun! Minneapolis, for Paul Di’Anno, scream for me!”Following a stage accident in 2015 that resulted in knee injuries, Paul had been reliant on a wheelchair. The injuries eventually led to sepsis, landing him in hospital for several months, reports the Express.A neighbour shared with MailOnline: “Two nurses or carers greeted the paramedics and let them into the property. I think it must have been them who found Paul and raised the alarm.”The same neighbour fondly remembered Paul as someone who was “always smiling and waving” whenever they passed by.Following his death, a statement from Paul’s label read: “On behalf of his family, Conquest Music are sad to confirm the death of Paul Andrews, professionally known as Paul Di’Anno.”The statement continued: “He sang on their groundbreaking debut album Iron Maiden, and the influential follow-up release, Killers.”Since leaving Iron Maiden, Paul Di’Anno had a long and eventful recording career with Battlezone and Killers as well as numerous solo releases and guest appearances.”Despite being troubled by severe health issues in recent years that restricted him to performing in a wheelchair, Paul continued to entertain his fans around the world, racking up well over 100 shows since 2023.”Article continues belowThe statement concluded: “Conquest Music are proud to have had Paul Di’Anno in our artist family and ask his legion of fans to raise a glass in his memory.”Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Sabrina Carpenter has released her new album Man’s Best Friend as well as the second single from the record, Tears, which is accompanied by a very naughty music video11:55, 29 Aug 2025Updated 12:03, 29 Aug 2025Sabrina Carpenter has released her new music video for Tears(Image: @sabrinacarpenter/Youtube)Sabrina Carpenter has wowed fans with her latest music video for new song Tears. Her new album, from which Tears is taken, has already upset a few people with its raunchy cover photo. But Sabrina, who hit back at the “pearl-clutching” has proved she doesn’t care what the naysayers think.Tears is the second single from the 26-year-old’s new album Man’s Best Friend. The cinematic video starts with the beauty stumbling across an abandoned house.She soon realises not all is as it seems, as it’s filled with cross-dressers and drag queens, including Hollywood star Colman Domingo.Eventually, Sabrina strips down to lingerie herself and writhes around showing off her moves.Sabrina Carpenter stripped down to lingerie in the video(Image: @sabrinacarpenter/Youtube)She later kills a man, joking it’s “what fans want” from each of her music videos.It’s not just the video that’s naughty, though, as the lyrics continue Sabrina’s super-sexual theme.Her opening lyrics set the tone, with: “I get wet at the thought of you.”She then sings about what she wants from her man, with: “Baby, just do the dishes, I’ll give you want you, what you want / A little communication, yes, that’s my ideal foreplay / Assemble a chair from IKEA, I’m like, ‘Uh’.”Much of Sabrina’s recent music includes themes of sexual liberation, and her live tour featured the infamous “Juno position”.Sabrina sings of how her man can turn her on in Tears(Image: @sabrinacarpenter/Youtube)In her song Juno, Sabrina asks: “Have you ever tried this one?” During the tour, she would then mimic a sex position on stage.Speaking about the backlash to her saucy image, Sabrina told Gayle King on CBS Mornings: “It is not for the pearl clutchers. The album is not for any pearl clutchers, no.”But I also think that even pearl clutchers can listen to an album like that in their own solitude and find something that makes them smirk and chuckle to themselves.”Man’s Best Friend also features the track Manchild, which Sabrina released earlier in the year.Article continues belowOther tracks include Never Getting Laid, We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night, and My Man on Willpower.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More