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Hollywood’s Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams in the second series of Netflix’s Wednesday and she posed up a storm in an edgy leather outfit to promote the show10:59, 31 Jul 2025Jenna Ortega is back as Wednesday Addams in the Netflix hit(Image: Netflix)Jenna Ortega looked sensational in a leather bralette while promoting season two of Netflix’s Wednesday.The actress shot to global fame as Wednesday Addams in the hit supernatural show, based on the iconic Addams Family created by Charles Addams. She’s now a Hollywood star, having appeared in the latest Scream movies, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and other huge flicks.But we’re just days away from seeing her return in the second series of Wednesday, which airs its first part on August 6. Jenna and her co-stars have posed up a storm at London’s National History Museum ahead of the new series.Jenna revealed her abs in a plunging black bralette and matched the look with puffy gloves and trousers. She posed on the staircase and channelled her gothic character, shooting a moody stare at the camera with a hand on her hip.The actress looked incredible in a black leather bralette(Image: Netflix)Her Wednesday co-star Emma Myers, who plays Enid Sinclair, opted for a tiny black sparkling bralette and midi skirt. Jenna’s on-screen mum Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams) looked elegant in a plunging white blazer.Jenna’s on-screen dad Luis Guzman (Gomez Addams) looked dapper in a brown leather blazer. New castmate Joanna Lumley, who is set to play Grandmama Hester Frump, oozed elegance in a floral long coat.The whole cast looked sensational in the promo shoot for the series at London’s Natural History Museum(Image: Netflix)Jenna said the sudden fame that came with the success of Wednesday was “very overwhelming”. Asked if she was ready for it, she told the BBC: “Is anyone? No, I wasn’t. I wouldn’t want to know someone who is. I don’t think that should ever be like a normal sort of [experience].””I’m still very appreciative and grateful. We didn’t know that anyone was going to watch the show. You do these things and you don’t know what’s to come, so it was very overwhelming.”Wednesday’s second season will air on Netflix on August 6(Image: Jonathan Hession/Netflix )She said she was “very grateful and glad that it was able to resonate with people in the way that it did”. The star added: “I think one of the reasons people resonate with the Addams family so much is their strangeness.”They’re a very cohesive unit, but they’re also very different from one another and stand out. They shouldn’t fit [together] but they do. And that’s very relatable.”On the dynamic between Wednesday and her mum Morticia, she said: “It’s very typical for mother and daughter to butt heads, and the daughter wanting to be her own person and feel that maybe she’s not being given the space she deserves or needs to come into her own.””But also the mother’s desire to look after her children and be protective, and not wanting them to have to deal with the same hardships that they may have faced in the past. Reading the scripts, it’s very applicable to my experience as a teenager, and now.”Article continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz here.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Amid his new career as a health and fitness coach, Gregg Wallace is also offering to set up a private chat room for middle-aged men for a monthly fee of £11.9910:18, 31 Jul 2025Gregg Wallace’s new £11.99-a-month group chat is for over-50s men(Image: Instagram)Former MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has unveiled a private chat room tailored for middle-aged blokes as he pivots into his new role as a health and fitness guru following the furore surrounding the BBC programme, which has been dubbed “LonelyFans” by social media users.The 60-year-old has been championing his coaching services in the wake of the scandal that has rocked the cookery show.Last year saw Gregg step back from MasterChef while production house Banijay UK investigated historical misconduct allegations, with him stating through legal representation: “It is entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature.”Earlier this month brought reports that Gregg had been axed from the television programme after an inquiry substantiated 45 out of 83 claims of unsuitable conduct.Gregg’s new group chat has been dubbed ‘LonelyFans’ by social media users(Image: INSTAGRAM)Subsequently, it emerged that his co-presenter John Torode would not see his contract renewed following a sustained complaint regarding racist remarks, though he maintains he cannot recall making such comments, reports the Mirror.In the aftermath of his exit, Gregg – who shed five stone during his fifties – has been marketing himself as a wellness mentor.His Healthy Fifty enterprise provides “expert advice” on diet and exercise for £11.99 monthly.The platform’s website entices potential subscribers with promises they can “feel better and look fitter” through his mentorship.Membership grants access to The Clubhouse, billed as a “private chat room for men over 50”.The site pledges: “Real talk, real support – hosted by Gregg Wallace. Fitness, food, lifestyle and laughs.”Gregg Wallace is moving into fitness and wellness(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)Gregg is dishing out his top tips for the over-50s with his new Be Healthy over 50 plan, which boasts “expert advice on living well over 50”, a live chat group helmed by Gregg himself, and a smorgasbord of “healthy” recipes. The plan is currently up for grabs at £11.99 a month, as listed on the website.The MasterChef star has also been serving up personal one-to-one coaching to his fans, a service he’s been actively plugging on social media lately. He flagged up the offer once more in an Instagram Story, penning: “1 to 1 coaching £200 a month!”In a heartfelt video message, the TV favourite addressed his male followers: “Gentlemen over 50, are you listening? Look, in my experience, guys get to this age and they realise they put a lot of work and effort into their job, their career, their business, but not a great deal of effort into looking after themselves.”He pointed out the all-too-common midlife revelation: “They look down, belly’s a bit bigger than you want it to be. You want to look better in your clothes. You want to feel be a bit fitter, a bit leaner. Let’s be honest – we also start thinking about our health as we get older,” he said.John Torode and Gregg Wallace have been let go from MasterChef(Image: BBC/Shine TV)Wallace didn’t mince his words, assuring his audience: “I’ve been coaching guys for over four years. Let me tell you; to get better health, to be leaner, to be healthier, you don’t have to be in the gym all the time. And you don’t have to eat salads.”Article continues belowSigning off, he encouraged his followers to reach out: “It’s about small lifestyle changes that change habits, that can make an enormous difference. Look, if you would like to have a chat about your own health journey, leave me a message here.”But people online have been poking fun, with it being branded “LonelyFans”, “LonelyMans” and even, in a nod to his foodie background, “LonelyFlans”.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Katie Price has sparked concern about her weight again after her family discussed the issue on a recent episode of her podcast. Her dad, Paul, pointed out her thin legs in a candid admission09:34, 31 Jul 2025Katie Price’s family have shared concern over her weight(Image: Nordin Catic/Getty Images for The Cambridge Union)Katie Price’s family have voiced their worries about her recent weight loss, with her father commenting on her slender legs during an episode of her podcast. The 47-year-old was joined by her dad, Paul, who was watching football before making a guest appearance on The Katie Price Show alongside Katie and her sister Sophie.During the podcast, Paul suddenly fell silent, prompting Katie to ask what he was looking at. He remarked on The Katie Price Show: “Look how thin them legs are, terrible aren’t they? A hand can go round them,” which led Katie to quip to her listeners: “They’re obsessed with my weight.”Sophie concurred with their dad, adding: “You are thin.”Katie Price said she’d discussed her weight with boyfriend JJ Slater(Image: PA)Despite Katie asserting she’s content with her weight, Paul interjected, suggesting: “No, that’s not right, it’s probably that vaping crap.”Katie then disclosed that her mum, Amy, shared similar concerns about her slim figure, reports the Mirror.Katie recounted to Sophie: “You know what mum said to me last night? ‘You must be bulimic’. I said, ‘JJ, do I throw my food up? No, I eat’.”Sophie mentioned that their mother had called her, planning to talk to Katie because “she’s too thin”. She went on: “I think mum saw a picture on Instagram and wasn’t happy.”Katie defended her physique, stating: “My legs do look thin but I like it! Good!” However, the conversation quickly veered back to football as her dad shifted focus, and the family moved past the discussion of Katie’s weight.Katie has sparked fresh worries about her well-being this week after posting a new photo on social media. The picture, which shows her enjoying time with family, features Katie alongside two relatives.Katie Price’s weight has been a hot topic among her social followers(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for WFTV Awards)In the image, she sports a white top, grey jacket, black leggings and white trainers, hugging her loved ones. The snap was part of a series of “family time” pictures Katie uploaded to Facebook yesterday, captioning it: “My beautiful nieces.”However, the post drew concern from followers, following Katie’s recent disclosure of her weight due to people’s “obsession” with it.One user commented: “Katie you look painfully thin.”Another expressed their shock: “Her legs don’t look real.”Article continues belowA further comment read: “Wow, not much left of Katie. I don’t know if this is a healthy look.”Back in January, Katie opened up about her weight loss journey, explaining to her podcast listeners that she’s “always been thin” but put on weight after breaking her feet. She went on to say: “Now I’ve realised when I was eating pasta, oats, or milk or anything, it bloats me. […] So I’ve been avoiding stuff like that and not feeling so sluggish and tired after.”Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Jeremy Clarkson’s right-hand man on Clarkson’s Farm, Kaleb Cooper, has been flooded with support from his Instagram followers after sharing some upsetting news with themRebecca Jones and Sam Huntley Senior Showbiz & TV Reporter09:02, 31 Jul 2025Updated 10:01, 31 Jul 2025Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper had his tractor stolen(Image: PRIME )Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper has shared sad news with fans.The farmer helps Jeremy Clarkson run Diddly Squat Farm on the hit Amazon Prime show. He was temporarily replaced by fellow farmer Harriet Cowan on the fourth series as he was touring the UK, but he returned in later episodes.Kaleb has announced that his farm machinery had been stolen in the night. The thieves stole one of his tractors as well as a post knocker, which drives fence posts into the ground.Taking to Instagram, Kaleb asked fans for help as he wrote: “My post knocker was stolen last night, as well as the John Deere tractor. Can we please make this as hot as possible? What is going on with England at the moment?”Kaleb has issued a plea after having his tractors stolen(Image: PRIME)The farm items were taken from Fulmer Lane, and Kaleb shared details on his post about who to contact if they see the missing vehicles. The TV farmer shared a screenshot from his Home & Country Fencing Facebook page.The post read: “Unfortunately we have had one of our tractors and post knockers stolen over night near Fulmer Lane, Garrads Cross a John Deere 6630 reg is OU11ARF and a protech p200s series number 10698 if anyone has any information please give me a call on 07554447016. There has been silver 4X4 brunt out just down the road which is possibly related.”Fans flocked to support him after the upsetting incident(Image: INSTAGRAM/HAWKSTONE)His followers rushed to support the farming contractor in the comments of his post. Someone wrote: “Sorry to hear that mate. A friend of mine who owns a garden centre had their digger nicked last night, and another friend had their two 16 ft trailers nicked the week before. I saw two different companies had vans done over last week, totalling something like £50k worth of tools. It’s soul-destroying!”Another said: “The mankiller 9000?! Jesus, I hope they get caught. Stealing from farmers is such a wildly despicable move.”Kaleb with Jeremy on the hit Prime Video series(Image: Prime Video)A third penned: “I really hope that everything will be found.” Another added: “I really hope that everything will be found and the thieves will be brought to justice!””How does one take something so big and no one notices?” One person asked. Another follower fumed: “Who the f**k would steal a tractor from a world-famous farm… The attention alone makes it a case for the Police to investigate fully and follow up on, lest they be eviscerated on a show with global reach.”The upsetting news comes days after Kaleb opened up about his third child being due in a month. He previously told fans his baby news in May on This Morning, with Cat Deely and Ben Shephard offering their congratulations.Kabel quipped during the live interview: “The third child is due in August, so I think I may be the most fertile man in Chipping Norton.”Article continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz here.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Strictly Come Dancing professional Michelle Tsiakkas has been left ‘traumatised’ after she was mugged in broad daylight while on her way to the dentist in Central London08:39, 31 Jul 2025Strictly Come Dancing star Michelle Tsiakkas ‘lost the feeling in her knees’ when her phone was snatched in broad daylightMichelle Tsiakkas, the Strictly Come Dancing pro, was left “traumatised” after her phone was snatched in broad daylight. The 29-year-old dancer was navigating her way to a new dentist in Central London one morning when a man on an e-bike grabbed her mobile from her hands, prompting her to warn others to be “super careful” while using their phones in public.During her chat on Thursday’s Good Morning Britain, the star, who has started rehearsals for this year’s series, recounted the incident to hosts Ed Balls and Kate Garraway: “I was on my way to the dentist, it was a new dentist, I hadn’t been there before, it was early morning around 9am. Took my phone out and about five to 10 seconds of me taking it out, it was grabbed.”I’m generally quite aware as a person, I look around me. But you just can’t predict these things and this is why I would advise everyone to be super careful. Even when you think you’re aware of your surroundings, these criminals are professionals, they come out of nowhere and your phone is gone.”Michelle joined Ed Balls and Kate Garraway on Good Morning Britain to discuss the incidentHer story echoes that of other celebrities from the popular BBC dance show who have faced similar thefts.In a heartfelt appeal for vigilance, she advised: “My advice would be if you want to use your phone, pop into a shop, look at directions, send the message, come back out. This is what I do now after my own personal experience. I was quite traumatised, actually, yeah, because it’s a shock.”The TV star recalled “losing the strength in her legs”, reports the Mirror. She said: “You don’t expect it, it’s an invasion of your personal space.”She described her reaction, saying: “When it happened, I felt like I’d lost the strength the in my legs. I think I screamed at him as well. It was early morning, so these lovely two ladies came to help me out and gave me their phones.”Michelle Tsiakkas has started rehearsals for this year’s Strictly(Image: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty I)Michelle’s immediate concern was securing her personal information, leaving her with no time to report the incident once that was handled. She explained: “Basically, my appointment was at 9:30, the phone got stolen at 9:15. So I thought ‘What can I do to keep my data safe?'”Call the bank, cancel my card, call the phone provider, cancel my SIM, call my mum. By the time I’d done that, there was no time, I had to get my fillings done.”She attempted to locate her phone, saying: “With the phone tracking, I tried to track my phone through my phone through the laptop because it was linked through Find My Phone.”But they had switched it off, so these criminals know what they’re doing. They switch the phone off so the police can’t track it.”Michelle said she’s in the dark on who her Strictly partner will be(Image: Getty Images)Host Ed then highlighted that while the police struggle to access a stolen phone, there’s a workaround if the owner has saved their medical details and emergency contacts in it, which can be viewed without unlocking the device. He also recommended users jot down their phone’s unique IMEI number as it can help trace the device.Article continues belowMeanwhile, Michelle is excitedly preparing for her return to the telly on the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing starting in September. Despite being busy with rehearsals alongside her fellow dance pros, she emphasised that she’s still in the dark about the celebrity line-up.She shared: “We’re getting close, rehearsals have started, so they’re in full swing, we’re learning all of our group numbers we’re in. I can’t believe we’re starting so soon. But the public thinks we know more than we actually do. We don’t know who we’re getting, if we’re getting or who it’s gonna be.”Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

The White House has been slammed by Jess Glynne after the American administration used one of her most iconic songs in a recent controversial social media post08:20, 31 Jul 2025A White House social media post has angered people online(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)British songstress Jess Glynne has expressed her outrage after the White House used one of her hit tracks in a contentious social media post. The official X account for the White House raised eyebrows on Tuesday when it utilised the voiceover from a Jet2 advert, which features Jess’ tune Hold My Hand, to seemingly poke fun at a group of migrants being deported.The audio clip, which has become a viral sensation and sparked countless memes, starts with Jess belting out her 2015 smash before actress Zoe Lister chimes in with the line “nothing beats a Jet2 holiday”.In a move that has stirred controversy, the White House hopped on the bandwagon alongside numerous influencers and companies, repurposing the voiceover from the British airline’s commercial in an attempt to create a buzz online.Jess Glynne slammed the use of her song in the post(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Selfridges & Fenty Hair)Their tweet depicted individuals in handcuffs being escorted by faceless Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers onto a GlobalX plane – a firm often used by ICE.The contentious tweet was captioned: “When ICE books you a one-way Jet2 holiday to deportation. Nothing beats it!” reports the Mirror.Jess, the voice behind Hold My Hand, has now come forward to condemn the distasteful tweet from the official account of the US President’s residence and office, expressing her revulsion at the use of her music in such a context.Jess shared a screenshot of the controversial tweet with her Instagram followers, expressing her disgust: “This post honestly makes me sick. My music is about love, unity, and spreading positivity – never about division or hate.”Content cannot be displayed without consentIn response to Jess’ share, one Twitter user demanded legal action: “I need her AND Jet2 to sue him separately for the maximum amount of money,” while another supported her message of healing: “Her music is for healing not for hate. Love wins every time.”Another commenter applauded the artist’s stance: “Good. artists gotta protect their art from becoming propaganda. White House probably thought they were being cute but just exposed how out of touch they are lol.”President Trump left Scotland on Tuesday, concluding his five-day visit as Air Force One departed from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray.Trump wrapped up his stay by inaugurating a new golf course at his Menie resort in Aberdeenshire on Tuesday morning, followed by a helicopter flight to the RAF base after playing on the new course.During his trip, he spent time at his other Scottish property in Turnberry, South Ayrshire, indulging in several golf sessions. Although the visit was largely private, he welcomed Sir Keir Starmer to both of his resorts on Monday.EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also met with Trump at Turnberry on Sunday. As he opened the new Aberdeenshire course, Trump announced plans for a quick game before heading back to Washington to “put out fires all over the world”.Jess shared her outrage on Instagram(Image: X)The US president swung into action in front of a select audience that included golfing legends, football celebrities, Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.Before driving the inaugural ball on the New Course, the US president addressed the crowd from the grandstand: “We started with a beautiful piece of land, but we made it much more beautiful. I look forward to playing it today.”Article continues belowHe then added: “We’ll play it very quickly and then I go back to DC and we put out fires all over the world. We did one yesterday – you know we stopped the war. We’ve stopped about five wars. That’s much more important than playing golf. As much as I like it, it’s much more important.”Following a private dinner with First Minister Mr Swinney on Monday evening, the two held a more official discussion on Tuesday before the course’s opening, concentrating on Scotch whisky tariffs and the ongoing situation in Gaza.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Hollywood star Dave Franco has admitted that he once had sex on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland but he was ‘pretty covert’Andy Gilpin Deputy Editor in Chief08:16, 31 Jul 2025Updated 08:25, 31 Jul 2025Dave Franco has made an X-rated confession(Image: BANG Showbiz)Dave Franco has revealed a rather risqué secret – he once got intimate on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland. The 40-year-old actor, who’s married to actress Alison Brie, admitted to the popular Call Her Daddy podcast: “Something may have happened at one point on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.”James Franco’s brother added: “The f***** up part about that is, I think there’s cameras on every inch of that place, but we were pretty covert. We’ll leave it at that..”Despite this candid admission, Dave tends to keep his personal life under wraps, admitting that he’s not always comfortable in the spotlight.He shared: “I generally am [a private person], which makes doing promo for any movie a little strange because it’s not me in my element.”However, he’s learned to adapt, saying: “But at the same time, I’ve also gotten much better at this where I recognise this is a big part of my job and I’m just going to lean in and I’m going to do my best and I’m going to be as vulnerable as I can be.”On the professional front, Dave and his wife Alison have collaborated on several projects, including the 2023 film Somebody I Used to Know. Alison recently noted that their working relationship has become more streamlined over time, saying their “shorthand has gotten shorter and shorter”.While they enjoy working together, they remain “very selective” about the projects they take on. Alison revealed to Collider: “I think, to do this project, we have acted in some things together, and by this point, Dave has directed me in a couple of movies, we wrote a film together.Article continues below”Our shorthand has gotten shorter and shorter to where it’s like a mind-meld, eye-contact thing.”We’ve been together over a decade, so has this couple in the movie. We’re very selective about projects that we will act in together.”We read scripts quite often, where we would act together, and it’s all about which one makes the most sense, and this one did.” More

Amanda Holden showed off her animal instincts as she slipped into a sizzling Skims swimsuit while away with pal and co-star Alan Carr07:41, 31 Jul 2025Amanda Holden posed while away with Alan Carr(Image: noholdenback/Instagram )Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden dazzled her followers with a series of snaps in the sunshine. The 54-year-old, who recently shared her secrets to her youthful looks, posed in a tiger print swimsuit and cover up by an infinity pool, with beautiful blue sea behind her. Rather than tea her fans, the first shot in the carousel showed her sheer cover-up blowing off in the wind to give a glimpse of her bum.Amanda, who is no stranger to posing in swimwear, stood with her back to the camera, throwing a flirtatious look over her shoulder. Her caramel blonde hair tumbled in loose curls down her back as she pouted.It was clearly style over comfort for the radio presenter, as she threw on a pair of high heels rather than the usual poolside option of flip-flops.Amanda Holden wowed in Skims swimwear(Image: noholdenback/Instagram )The second shot showed Amanda front on, revealing the full tiger face print of her cover-up. She stood with one leg out and looked off into the distance, raising a hand to her face.The third saw her amp up the sex appeal as she ruffled her gorgeous hair and gazed into the camera.She said in the caption: “Wearing Skims in the sunshine with my fave tipple and gorg Alan Carr staying at an incredible villa.”Amanda Holden knows how to strike a pose(Image: noholdenback/Instagram )Amanda also uploaded a video showing off her outfit, until Alan ran into shot and got on one knee to offer what looked to be an Aperol Spritz.She giggled as she took the drink, and raised it up as the camera panned to get the stunning views behind her.The final shot saw Amanda pose with pal Alan, who was wearing a floral print shirt and off-white shorts.Amanda’s radio co-star Ashley Roberts commented with a string of flame emojis. Friend of celebrities Lizzie Cundy told her: “Looks stunning.”Amanda Holden posed with pal and co-star Alan Carr(Image: noholdenback/Instagram )One follower wrote: “Gorgeous. Wow. Wow.”Another laid it on thick, writing: “Always lifts my spirits seeing you looking so fabulous, I feel there’s a pinch of positivity pointing in my direction, who am I kidding. Gorgeous, gorgeous lady.”Article continues belowAmanda’s swimsuit was from Kim Kardashian’s brand Skims and its collaboration with Roberto Cavalli, costing £200.The matching kaftan was also from the brand, costing £240.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More