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Bet you don’t know Danny Dyer’s real name – the EastEnders icon recently revealed the meaning behind the unusual moniker and his father’s antics on the day he was registered14:04, 08 Mar 2025Danny Dyer learns silver serviceDanny Dyer’s real name is not what you think it is.You’d be forgiven for assuming the Human Traffic actor’s name is actually Daniel, but you’d be sorely mistaken – he has a far more interesting origin story. In an interview with British GQ, Danny Dyer dissected his own Wikipedia page and set the record straight.He told the camera: “I’d like to address the first bit [his ‘real name’]. My real name is Danial and that’s because me dad was so p***** when he turned up when I was born.””He weren’t there, he was in the boozer. He couldn’t spell Daniel so he spelled it D-A-N-I-A-L.”Danny said that his father was too drunk and couldn’t spell the word Daniel(Image: More

Saturday Kitchen viewers couldn’t stop talking about how young one guest looked on Matt Tebbutt’s BBC show.13:51, 08 Mar 2025Saturday Kitchen: Floella Benjamin talks about her ‘food heaven’Saturday Kitchen’s Matt Tebbutt was absolutely thrilled as he introduced the legendary Floella Benjamin onto his show. BBC viewers were left gobsmacked by Floella’s age-defying looks on the latest instalment.It wasn’t long before people took to Twitter in amazement that she’s barely changed since her days on the children’s show Play School which she joined back in 1976.One viewer said: “Floella Benjamin looking absolutely fantastic on #SaturdayKitchen – she never ages. And the heaven dish looks gorgeous – gets my vote.” Another person tweeted: “Floella is 75, looking amazing, lovely woman.”Meanwhile, someone else chipped in with: “Floella was on Playschool when I was a tot, yet she looks impossibly young today.” Another fan demanded: “Never mind your favourite food, tell us your skin routine #floella looks amazing.”Saturday Kitchen fans amazed over guest’s ‘impossible’ age-defying looksREAD MORE: More

Megan McKenna has shared her experience of rushing her baby son to hospital after he was left screaming in pain and vomiting, and urged other mums to trust their instincts13:14, 08 Mar 2025Megan McKenna breaks down in tears in the Celebrity Big Brother Diary RoomMegan McKenna had to rush her son to the hospital.The reality TV star has shared the terrifying moment her son was left crying and vomiting, which prompted the parent to seek medical help. The 31 year old, who welcomed her son Landon last October with her 27 year old footballer fiancé Oliver Burke, has been keeping fans updated on her motherhood journey through social media.On Friday, the former TOWIE star took to Instagram Stories to reveal that she had to take him to hospital after he fell ill. She explained that Landon was distressed and dehydrated due to vomiting and became inconsolable.Trusting her instincts that something was seriously wrong, Megan rushed him to A&E and is now urging other new mums not to doubt themselves. Sharing a snap of little Landon snoozing in his cot, the new mum wrote: “One thing I’m learning about being a mum, always trust your gut.”Megan gave birth to Landon back in October(Image: More

Katie Price has opened up about her mum Amy’s health battle, after she underwent a lung transplant following a diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)12:55, 08 Mar 2025Katie Price gives sex advice to women who have become a mumKatie Price has issued a health update on her mother.The reality TV star’s mother Amy is battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Katie opened up about the struggles her family has been facing as Amy’s health sadly continues to deteriorate.Amy, diagnosed with IPF in 2017, underwent a lung transplant in November 2022 in hopes of improving her condition. However, she revealed last year that her health was fluctuating, with good days and bad days and her condition was unpredictable.Katie discussed her mother’s ongoing challenges on a recent episode of The Katie Price Show, which she co-hosts with her sister Sophie. Speaking to her mum, who was also part of the podcast, Katie said: “I do feel you for you mum, because people have to understand what my mum’s gone through, like her brain is just so active and still switched on.”Katie spoke to her mum Amy on the podcast(Image: More

D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the iconic RnB group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has died at the age of 64 after a health battle, his family has confirmed11:43, 08 Mar 2025Updated 11:44, 08 Mar 2025D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Toné! has sadly diedD’Wayne Wiggins has died.The legendary founder of the iconic RnB group Tony! Toni! Toné! has passed away aged 64 after courageously battling cancer. On Friday March 7 Wiggins’ family confirmed his sad death.Taking to Instagram with a touching tribute they posted a picture of D’Wayne grasping his electric guitar. The caption read: “With broken hearts, we share with you that our beloved D’Wayne passed away this morning surrounded by family and loved ones.””Over the past year, he has been privately and courageously battling bladder cancer. Through this fight, he remained committed and present for his family, his music, his fans and his community,” reports the Mirror US.Wiggins’ family took to social media to announce the news(Image: More

Freddie Prinze Jr has revealed that a terrifying ‘near-death experience’ on-set while filming I Know What You Did Last Summer was nearly enough to make him quit acting11:00, 08 Mar 2025Scooby-Doo: Sarah Michelle Gellar stars as Daphne in 2002Freddie Prinze Jr became a household name after starring in the spooky slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer, but he has looked back at his time on the “miserable” set, and has recalled a terrifying “near-death experience” which was almost enough to make him quit.Freddie went on to star in the likes of She’s All That and Scooby Doo, and married Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar, who also starred in the horror film with him. Freddie told TooFab in an interview that the film was the “hardest job that (he’d) ever done” because of the director, Jim Gillespie.Nothing builds your confidence like someone you’re working with telling you they don’t want you there. Freddie says the director made it crystal clear that he hadn’t wanted him to play the role of Ray.Freddie recalled his “miserable” experience onset(Image: More

Freddie Prinze Jr has opened up on his 22-year marriage to Sarah Michelle Gellar and why he believes it has lasted so long, despite initially only wanting to be friends with the actress10:00, 08 Mar 2025Updated 11:13, 08 Mar 2025Freddie and Sarah in the iconic film(Image: More

Former Hollyoaks actress Sarah Jayne Dunn has revealed her new job, which she’s branded as “terrifying,” after she was previously left the soap due to her racy adult content sharing profile09:57, 08 Mar 2025Sarah Jayne Dunn shows off moves on poleSarah Jayne Dunn has revealed her new job after being axed from Hollyoaks.The former soap actress played Mandy Richardson from 1996 to 2021, but left the show after problems arose when she began sharing adult snaps on a content sharing website. Now, SJD has announced that she will be teaching her first ever pole dancing class.She took to Instagram to share the exciting news and told her followers: “I’m excited and terrified in equal measure… because very soon, I’ll be stepping into a whole new challenge- teaching my first beginners’ pole class!”“Pole has been a huge part of my life for over two years now. I first found it just after lockdown, a little before turning 41, when I was looking for something fun, but challenging.”Sarah Jayne is now pursuing a career in teaching pole dancingDunn explained that “from the very first spin she was hooked” and began her pole dancing career “as a way to move and push herself”. Now, thanks to her new skill, Sarah has gained “strength, confidence and a whole new community of incredible, supportive people”.The former actress said: “I’ve recently started 1:1 training with a new pole coach, and I can already feel myself improving in ways I never expected.”“Pole is as tough as it is beautiful, what looks effortless takes an insane amount of strength, control, and resilience. But that’s what I love about it. Every move mastered feels like a little victory, and there’s always a new challenge to take on.”The former Hollyoaks actress left the soap back in 2021Dunn proudly told her fans that she will now be “taking the next step” and “sharing everything she knows with others”. Her first beginners class is for “absolute beginners or anyone wanting to go back to basics”.In a full circle move, SJD will be teaching her students “at the same studio where her journey began” and tagged @PoleGymholmeschapel. To close off her message, Dunn wrote: “I can’t wait to help others discover just how empowering pole can be.”Dunn will be teaching pole dancing at the place she learned her skillsFans rushed to support the former Hollyoaks star and share their praise for her bold career move. Someone told her she is “mind-boggling” and told her she will be “amazing”.Another eager follower added: “You will be wonderful we just know it. Our gorgeous girl who can achieve anything she puts her mind to.”Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereArticle continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More