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    Corrie icon turned down TV show for rival role that made her famous for ‘wrong reasons’

    EXCLUSIVE: Coronation Street star and I’m A Celeb beauty Helen Flanagan has opened up about her sparkling telly career and which shows she would be keen to do in the future19:50, 07 Mar 2025Updated 19:52, 07 Mar 2025Helen Flanagan’s boyfriend says she can’t cookCoronation Street star Helen Flanagan has opened up about her telly career and shared some rather interesting facts.In collaboration with WhichBingo.co.uk, the actress highlighted some of her top telly moments and her future hopes for being on the box.Mum-of-three Helen told us: “I am obsessed with Strictly. I don’t think I would be any sort of amazing dancer but I know I would enjoy it and work hard.”She also went on to tell us that she was first offered to do the BBC dancing competition back when she was 22 but decided to do the ITV jungle instead.Helen would love to do Strictly (Image: More

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    Gogglebox cast tragedies – horror work fatality, devastating deaths and divorce

    Channel 4’s Gogglebox has been gracing our TV screens for the past 12 years and in that time it’s ever-evolving cast has gone through their share of highs and lows18:38, 07 Mar 2025Updated 18:50, 07 Mar 2025Celebrity Gogglebox: Joe Swash convinced that jellyfish are ‘aliens’Gogglebox has been lighting up our screen for the past eleven years – but the show’s cast has seen it’s fair share of chaos and tragedy over the years.This comes as Gogglebox faves Stephen Lustig-Webb and husband Daniel have announced they will be divorcing after six years of marriage. The former couple quit the show in 2024, after Stephen appeared on the Channel 4 show for over 10 years.On Friday (March 7), he broke the news: “It’s with much sadness Daniel and I have decided to divorce. There is, and always will be, a lot of love there but we’ve unfortunately grown apart and made the decision to part ways.”Daniel also told The Sun on Sunday: “We’ve made the decision with a very heavy heart to confirm our marriage has come to an end. I’m sure we will forever be friends.”The pair have announced their divorce(Image: More

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    Reality star shares harrowing health update as tumours spread in cancer battle

    The Real Housewives star Teddi Mellencamp has shared a harrowing update on social media as she lets her followers know that her tumours have spread across her body and into her lung17:24, 07 Mar 2025Denise Richards recalls her experience at Kyle Richard’s ‘weed party’The Real Housewives star Teddi Mellencamp has delivered some devastating news to her fans.The TV star, 43, has shared an update from her scans today after she received some sad news that her tumours had spread across to her lung. However, the beauty revealed she is “staying strong” and feels “hopeful” about her future.She wrote online: “Update from my scans today: I have multiple tumors in my brain that weren’t able to be removed via surgery. I also have 2 tumors in my lung. These are all metastases of my melanoma.”The doctors are hopeful that immunotherapy will effectively treat them. I am feeling positive— that I will win this battle, that I got this wig (I like the short hair, just not the bald spots), and that I can remember all of Angelina’s kids’ names.”Teddi shared a snap in her new wig(Image: More

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    Gemma Collins ‘feared she’d die’ after weight loss surgery left her unable to drink water

    Curvy Gemma Collins has made her name from promoting body confidence and loving yourself at every size, but behind the scenes she shockingly turned to secret weight loss surgery17:04, 07 Mar 2025TM: Gemma Collins thought she was dying from incontinenceGemma Collins has confessed how secret weight loss surgery left her fearful for her life and health, after she was left unable to even drink water.The bubbly blonde TOWIE star is known for her curvaceous figure and for talking about body confidence, but behind the scenes she has been going through a lot as she had desperately tried to lose some weight over the years. She went as far as to have a secret gastric balloon operation which left her fearing she might die.She told The Sun about how years spent trying to conceive had left her tortured and determined to do whatever it takes to improve her health. Gemma, 44, says she weighed more than 23st at her heaviest and was a size 26.Many fans have always thought Gemma was confident at every size, but it couldn’t be further from the truth. The reality star has revealed he has now lost two stone and dropped two dress sizes after turning to Mounjaro jabs.Gemma revealed she feared she might die after secret weight loss surgery(Image: More

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    PR expert warns Danny Jones apology plan may ‘backfire’ and affect his band mates

    EXCLUSIVE: A PR expert has shared their professional opinion on the Danny Jones and Maura Higgins drama after the pair were caught on camera sharing a ‘drunken kiss’16:55, 07 Mar 2025Updated 16:57, 07 Mar 2025Maura Higgins reacts to last nights Love Island trailerAs McFly’s Danny Jones plots his next move after the Maura Higgins ‘kiss’ drama – a PR expert has issued a stark warning.Daily Star has spoken to Edward Coram-James, CEO, Go Up, about Danny’s next steps and what he should be doing to protect his image and sparkling career.This comes after the McFly star was caught sharing a ‘drunken kiss’ at a BRITs after party with Love Island alum Maura, despite being married to his wife of 11 years Georgia.When asked what Danny should do next, the expert responded: “A statement acknowledging the reports can help control the narrative. He could take things further, with possibly an interview or video where he speaks directly to the camera, and avoid a ‘Notes App’ apology cliche. At this stage, detailed confirmation or denial is unnecessary, while silence would be detrimental.Danny is married to Georgia(Image: More

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    All we know about Gene Hackman’s death – ‘chilling’ bodycam, autopsy and police errors

    Oscar winner Gene Hackman was found dead at his New Mexico home in February along with wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog, and cops are investigating the mysterious triple death16:34, 07 Mar 2025Updated 16:36, 07 Mar 2025Oscars 2025: Morgan Freeman pays tribute to Gene HackmanThe deaths of Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog remain a mystery.The Hollywood legend, 95, was found dead at his Santa Fe home in New Mexico on February 26 with his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, and one of their dogs. Their bodies were discovered in separate rooms of the property, decomposed and partially mummified.Santa Fe cops are investigating the mysterious triple death and believed it to be “suspicious enough” to require a search warrant. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said no foul play is suspected but police aren’t ruling anything out at this stage.Police gave a press conference last week, where they shared key updates on their investigation. However, there are still several unanswered questions surrounding the deaths, so here’s what we know so far.Discovery of the bodiesHackman and Betsy’s bodies were discovered by a maintenance worker on February 26(Image: More