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Stuart Prebble, the mastermind behind the BBC series Grumpy Old Men and former ITV chief executive, has passed away at the age of 74 on Thursday (August 21). His family announced the heartbreaking news, disclosing that pancreatic cancer was the cause of death. This saddening news follows a string of other ITV star’s deaths including […] More
Amanda Owen has left her fans worried about her wellbeing and hard at work on her Yorkshire farm with her ex Clive also opening up on the “tough” life on the farm18:43, 26 Aug 2025Amanda shared an update about Clive(Image: (Image: CHANNEL 5))Amanda Owen has sparked serious worry amongst her devoted followers after posting a video from her Yorkshire Farm workplace.The Shepherdess was hard at work on Bank Holiday Monday, filming herself in a barn surrounded by a flock of sheep.In the footage, Amanda could be seen making light of “losing friends” with the animals whilst organising and arranging them for the day’s tasks. She subsequently turned the camera around to show some of her children had arrived to assist during the extended weekend.”Here was me thinking that I’d not have any helpers on a bank holiday weekend,” she wrote optimistically.Amanda Owen has sparked concern with her weight loss(Image: INSTAGRAM)The glimpse into Amanda’s notoriously chaotic farm routine emerges as Clive discussed how “tough” conditions can be at Ravenseat during a recent instalment of their programme Our Farm Next Door, as he pondered “many more lambing seasons” he has remaining.He continued, “It’s funny how time passes and you look back at things.”, reports the Express.Clive enlisted his sons, Miles and Sid, to assist him with installing a gate for lambing season because, over the past three years, it had become “hard for Clive to get through”.”They could probably hang this gate without me,” Clive remarked, speaking about Miles and Sid. “As they get bigger, they take on more responsibility.”Amanda, who has nine children with her estranged husband Clive, has frequently discussed the challenges of balancing family commitments with farming responsibilities in the isolated Yorkshire Dales. Clive has admitted that their shared television fame had strained their relationship, leading to resentment.In a candid chat with The Sun, he confessed to feeling envious as Amanda’s star continued to rise.Clive made a confession about ageing(Image: Getty)He disclosed: “I’d like people to know that what caused the split between us wasn’t anyone else – it was the constant fighting. My anger drove Amanda away.”Reflecting on their past, Clive said: “Looking back on it, I can see now that Amanda needed someone to talk to, someone she could trust, and at that stage, I wasn’t that person.”Clive also confessed to drinking a “lot of whisky” and acknowledged that Amanda “dreaded coming home”, fearing his confrontational behaviour.Article continues belowHe added: “I can see now that I was being hypocritical by thinking Amanda had left me behind with the success she had outside of the farm, because in some respects, I had always put the farm before her, so she was coming second to that.”Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have announced their engagement as the pop superstar revealed their joyful news through a shared social media post. “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” they declared, complete with a TNT emoji. In one photograph, Taylor could be seen weeping with joy as she embraced her newly-betrothed […] More
John Alford, who is best known for his role in London’s Burning, is accused of sexually abusing two teenage girls at a party – one of whom was just 14, a court has heard17:47, 26 Aug 2025(Image: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved)John Alford, former star of London’s Burning, has been accused of sexually abusing two teenage girls at a party, according to court proceedings.The 53-year-old actor faces charges of four counts of sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl and two counts relating to another girl, aged 15 at the time, of sexual assault and assault by penetration.The trial, which opened at St Albans Crown Court on Tuesday, heard that Alford allegedly assaulted both girls, who were unknown to him and intoxicated, after visiting a Hertfordshire property following a night out at the pub.The alleged offences are said to have occurred in the early hours of 9 April 2022 at the home of a third girl, a friend of the alleged victims, where a small party was taking place, the court was told.Former London’s Burning actor John Alford outside St Albans Magistrates’ Court(Image: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved)”They were drinking, they were chatting, they were spending time with each other,” prosecutor Julie Whitby stated.Jurors were informed that the 14 year old girl had attempted to call her mother and order an Uber to leave the property after her friends departed around 12.30am, but was unsuccessful.Alford, also known for his role in Grange Hill and charged under his real name John Shannon, had been at the pub with the father of the third girl. Both men arrived at the property around 2am.The court heard that the alleged victims were left alone with the defendant after others at the property retired to bed, and he asked them their ages.”Mr Shannon was in no doubt that these two girls were both under 16,” Ms Whitby asserted.”They just thought they were having an evening with a family friend.”He used to star in London’s Burning(Image: EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS)Alford then briefly left the property and went to a nearby petrol station, and came back with a bottle of vodka.He asked the 14-year-old girl to sit on his lap after going outside into the property’s garden for a cigarette, which the girl described as feeling “a bit strange”, the court heard.Alford then allegedly started to kiss and touch her before having sexual intercourse with her.”She didn’t say stop beforehand, but she didn’t want it to happen,” Ms Whitby said.Later in the evening, Alford then had sex with the girl for a second time in a downstairs toilet in the property after pulling her onto him, jurors were told.”He asked her ‘Do you want this babe?’ and she said no,” Ms Whitby said.Alford first found fame in Grange Hill(Image: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)It is also alleged that Alford then sexually assaulted a second 15-year-old girl.Both girls did not say anything about the alleged assaults immediately after they happened as they had been drinking “a fair amount of vodka”, the prosecutor said.Police received a third-party report from the 15 year old girl’s mother on April 11 2022 outlining the allegations, jurors were told.The defendant was then arrested the following day after both girls were interviewed.In a video of her police interview played to the court, the 14 year old girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said she had never had sex before the night of the alleged incidents.”I told him to stop because I didn’t want to have sex with an old man,” the girl stated.She mentioned that she had been at the property since 7pm and had consumed around half a bottle of vodka, but that both she and the second girl had stopped drinking before Alford arrived at the property.He is charged with four counts of sexual activity with a child, and two counts relating to a second female – of sexual assault and assault by penetration(Image: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)When asked about the defendant’s behaviour during the evening, the girl described him as being “overly nice” but was “slurring his words, and he would repeat things quite often”.When questioned about what transpired in the garden, the girl admitted: “I didn’t really want to sit on his lap but I didn’t think it was a big deal.”I was so drunk I wasn’t really thinking of anything.”The girl revealed that the sexual intercourse with Alford lasted a couple of minutes and that she asked him to stop “three or four times”.Describing the alleged incident in the bathroom, she said she had removed her own clothing before the defendant pulled her towards him.She mentioned that the second girl had informed her she was sexually assaulted by Alford while he sat between them, but she did not witness the incident happen.The defendant went upstairs to bed shortly before 6am, the girl stated.When asked why she did not personally contact the police about what happened, she added: “Just because I knew my mum would find out, and my dad.”I just didn’t want them to know.”In a statement provided to the force, Alford claimed one of the two girls “kept on trying to kiss me” and had told him she was 17-years-old.The actor is charged under his real name John Shannon(Image: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved)He asserted: “At no point did I touch her in any sexual way whatsoever.”Alford claimed that the two alleged victims were “trying to extort money from him and they were trying to trick him”, but Ms Whitby stated that no evidence supporting these allegations was discovered on either the girls’ or the defendant’s phones when examined.The trial had been scheduled to commence in December of the previous year, but the court was informed earlier that Alford had been hospitalised and was medically unwell.Alford, from Holloway, north London, appeared in the dock donning a white shirt and a pair of headphones.Article continues belowHe refutes all the charges levelled against him.The trial continues.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? 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Fiona Phillips’ husband Martin Frizell has made a heartbreaking deathbed confession about the former GMTV presenter as she sadly battles early onset Alzheimer’s16:29, 26 Aug 2025Updated 16:48, 26 Aug 2025Fiona Phillips’ husband made a devastating confession(Image: Getty)Fiona Phillips’ husband has delivered a heartbreaking confession as the former GMTV presenter wages war against early onset Alzheimer’s.The ITV legend was first struck down with the cruel condition in 2022 when she was just 61 years old.Now 64, she’s being looked after by her devoted 66-year-old husband Martin Frizell, the former This Morning executive.During a gut-wrenching BBC interview earlier this year, Martin opened his heart to Newsnight’s Victoria Derbyshire: “I don’t think Fiona’s ever going to be able to taste a glass of wine again, walk on a beach properly again, go on holiday again, go to the theatre, go to the cinema, drive her car, cook a meal for her children.”And my worry is, on her deathbed whenever that may come and hopefully a long time from now, will she even know who we are? There’s no remission for Alzheimer’s.”Fiona was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s in 2022 and her condition has deteriorated since(Image: IG)The couple have just launched their book Remember When, which chronicles Fiona’s heartbreaking health journey, reports the Express.In a recent Instagram update, Martin shared another gut-wrenching revelation after their memoir soared to number one on the Sunday Times Bestseller list.He penned: “I’m sitting under a pink awning hence the colour of the Sunday Times Bestsellers list – the chart everyone wants to be on. And for the fifth consecutive week, Fiona is on the bestsellers list (she made No1).”She wants to say a massive thank you to everyone who has shown interest in her story, it’s really lifted her mood.Martin shared Fiona’s thanks to fans(Image: Getty)”Can I also thank the many folk who have been in touch with their own stories, suggestions of new treatments and memories of Fiona from her working days.Article continues below”I attach my favourite picture of her from a TV location shoot and shows what a force of life and vitality she had.”It’s from one of the many photo albums we flick through as we enjoy Sting’s essential collection – he’s replaced the Stylistics!”.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More
Peter Andre has opened up about the “bittersweet” moment he shared with Emily MacDonagh after the couple came to an agreement about the future of their family15:54, 26 Aug 2025Peter Andre and wife Emily MacDonagh experienced intense emotions following a major family decision.The pair welcomed their third child Arabella in April last year and the couple have decided against expanding their brood further.Chatting to Bella magazine, Peter explained: “When the baby was born, we looked at each other and we just had this look in our eyes…it was such a bittersweet moment, because we knew we both got emotional, and we knew it was the last time,” reports the Mirror.Peter, who also shares his children Amelia and Theo with Emily and Princess and Junior with ex-wife Katie Price, says little Arabella “absolutely completes” their clan.Peter and Emily share three children together(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)The pop sensation also confesses that he and Emily have contrasting approaches to parenting. Emily, who works as an NHS doctor, draws on her medical expertise and maintains a “strict” stance on banning fizzy drinks for the kids.Meanwhile, Peter says he’s firm about ensuring the children display proper manners. Emily has previously spoken about her “difficult” third pregnancy and ruling out any future additions to the family.Emily is Princess and Junior’s stepmother(Image: Instagram/peterandre)Speaking on Giovanna Fletcher’s podcast, Happy Mum Happy Baby, she revealed: “It’s absolutely cemented now but we always said it would be the last anyway. We don’t have any more bedrooms for starters so that’s a good enough reason. The car is full. We don’t even have a seven seater anymore because Junior and Princess can drive.”The couple have been married for 10 years(Image: peterandre/Instagram)Emily also spoke about how her step-children get along with their younger half-siblings: “They have a lovely relationship together. Even though the older two have their own lives, so they’re busy and doing their own thing, when they see the younger kids they’re so sweet and they get the biggest hugs.””The age gap is so big that it makes it easier because they’re not in competition with each other. Like the younger ones understand that there’s a different set of rules for the older ones because they’re grown ups.”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
Kerry Katona has spoken out about the death of her ex-husband George Kay, who died in 2019 after a drugs overdose, and admitted she ‘didn’t fully grieve’ after losing him because she had to keep working to support her childrenAndy Gilpin Deputy Editor in Chief and Bang Showbiz15:51, 26 Aug 2025Kerry Katona has opened up about the death of her ex-husband George Kay(Image: BANG Showbiz)Kerry Katona admits she “didn’t fully grieve” following the tragic passing of her former husband George Kay.The Atomic Kitten sensation was left heartbroken when her ex-partner – who fathered her 11-year-old daughter DJ – passed away in 2019 after a fatal drug overdose at a hotel, but she couldn’t properly process her grief as she needed to keep earning to provide for her five children.Writing in her OK!magazine column, Kerry praised pop icon Cheryl for launching a fresh beauty campaign nearly a year after losing her former partner Liam Payne, who was dad to her eight year old son Bear.Kerry penned: “Cheryl has returned to work for the first time since Liam Payne’s death with a new Nivea campaign – and I’m glad to see her back. It can be tough knowing what to do after losing someone, I’ve been in the position of losing your child’s father and it’s awful.”Reflecting on her own ordeal, Kerry continued: “I kept working through that time because I had four other children and no support, so I had no choice.Kerry Katona and George Kay in 2015(Image: Getty Images)”But I do think that meant I didn’t fully grieve or deal with it as I should have, so it was the right decision for Cheryl to take a step back.”Kerry has previously opened up about feeling intense “anger” following George’s death, as his battle with addiction meant their daughter would grow up without her father.Speaking to The Sun newspaper, she said: “George is my baby’s daddy and she’s never, ever going to see him again and I’ve got so much anger towards him for that. I’m so angry.Article continues below”You become very, very selfish when you have an addiction. You don’t think about other people, and sometimes even your flesh and blood isn’t enough, and that’s really selfish.”He’s going to be missing out on so many wonderful things, because that kid is one amazing kid ..”Then in the other respect … I’m not happy, I’m not glad, but I never want her to witness the things I had to witness with him … I don’t want DJ to go through that, I don’t want DJ to have to witness it, that’s why I know I will never touch another drug again in my life.” More
More and more young Brits are keen on becoming farmers with Jeremy Clarkson’s hit Amazon Prime TV show credited for the surge of interest15:21, 26 Aug 2025Updated 15:21, 26 Aug 2025Clarkson’s Farm has sparked a surge of interest in the industry(Image: Prime Video)Jeremy Clarkson’s farming show has sparked a huge surge in the number of youngsters applying to be future farmers.Agricultural colleges have seen a significant rise in applications for land management courses.Teenagers who grew up watching Clarkson’s Farm and are beginning to make their career decisions have decided they want to be like “Cheerful” Charlie Ireland, Clarkson’s adviser.The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, said interest in their rural land management courses has “really gone up” in the past year.Applications for its rural land management have shot up 11% compared with last year.And applications for the same course with an added farm placement have risen 18% over the same period.Charlie Ireland (right) is one of the stars of Clarkson’s Farm(Image: PA)Interest in their two-year rural land management foundation degree also rose by 14%.The university’s Daniella Miles said: “It’s looking like programmes like Clarkson’s Farm are having an effect.“It seems to be spreading much further than ‘I can do farming’, as it’s an interest in all the other courses and roles involved in farming that is increasing as well.“People look at what Cheerful Charlie does and become interested.”Rupert Jones, 20, from Bournemouth, Dorset, is starting his second year studying for a BSc in agriculture at RAU.Harriet Cowan has left nursing for farming full time after her stint on the show(Image: Instagram/harrietcowan_x)He said: “For a lot of non-farming people, Clarkson’s Farm did present it in a way that perhaps people hadn’t considered.“And with it coming from Clarkson himself, it had an impact on not just myself but other people.“It definitely made me excited about going into the industry and I saw the challenges it faced.“When you are not from a farming background it can seem daunting and you kind of feel like you know nothing about it.”Andrew Black is a lecturer at Harper Adams University, which has its own 550-hectare working farm.He said: “The impact of Charlie’s role in Clarkson’s Farm is far more wide-reaching.“We are starting to see a ripple effect in the number of students enrolling on our open days as a result.”Clarkson’s Farm star Harriet Cowan has herself stepped away from nursing now that her career has taken off.Article continues belowThe 24-year-old shot to fame on the latest series of Clarkson’s Farm, when Jeremy Clarkson brought her in to help run Diddly Squat. She temporarily replaced Kaleb Cooper on the show before he returned to the Cotswolds farm. More
