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    Katherine Ryan reveals doctors ‘misdiagnosed’ her before devastating cancer news

    Katherine Ryan has revealed she was misdiagnosed by doctors before she was told she had melanoma. The comedian shared the heartbreaking news of the return of her skin cancer on a new episode of her podcast, Telling Everybody Everything.16:00, 21 Mar 2025Updated 16:05, 21 Mar 2025Katherine Ryan talks about celebrities using weight loss medicationComedian Katherine Ryan has opened up about a medical misdiagnosis she experienced before being informed she has melanoma.The telly favourite broke the devastating news of her skin cancer’s return on a recent episode of her podcast.Article continues belowKatherine had previously been diagnosed with melanoma and was initially given the all-clear when she went to have a mole on her arm checked out. She decided to see a doctor due to concerns over a mole that “kept changing”.The podcast host confessed: “I know a lot about melanoma, I had stage two melanoma as a very young woman – aged 21 – on my leg, I’ve spoken about that before.Katherine shared the devastating news on her podcast(Image: More

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    Severance fans convinced they’ve spotted huge clue that proves major theory about the goats

    Severance fans are convinced that one character isn’t who they seem – but it’s not Helly14:54, 21 Mar 2025Severance season 3 trailer on Apple TVWarning – this article contains major spoilers for the Severance season 2 finaleSeverance enthusiasts are still adamant that a pivotal character isn’t all they appear to be – and it’s not Helly/Helena Eagan (portrayed by Britt Lower).Article continues belowThe second series reached a nail-biting climax this Friday (21st March), tracking Mark Scout (Adam Scott) as he joined forces with his ‘innie’ to save his wife Gemma (Dichen Lachman).After a chilling goat sacrifice, a fierce brawl with Mr Drummond (Darri Ólafsson), and some shocking revelations about the implications of Cold Harbor, Mark and Gemma finally escaped the testing floor.However, in a critical twist, Mark’s innie chose to remain at the Lumon Industries office, leaving his outie’s wife to fend for herself, reports Surrey Live.A growing number of fans are now suspecting that Helly’s outie was actually masquerading as her innie once more to entice Mark back into the office – but an even more jaw-dropping surprise could be on the horizon for season three.An increasing fanbase is convinced that Mark’s brother-in-law Ricken (Michael Chernus) is actually the outie of one of the many goats being nurtured by Lorne (Gwendoline Christie) and her team in the Mammalians Nurturable department.Does Ricken really have the brain of a goat?One sharp-eyed fan recently assembled a list of hints backing this theory – regrettably, this wasn’t confirmed in the second season finale, but could this enigma be unravelled in season three?The most recent episode of the smash-hit series has left fans abuzz with an array of theories, particularly in the wake of a scene showcasing his remarkable goat-like agility as they scale a cliff.Moreover, Ricken’s friends exhibit an assortment of odd behaviours, such as a peculiar smell noticed by Mark’s sister Devon (Jen Tullock), further fuelling the growing speculation.Ricken can also be seen donning a shaggy beard redolent of that sported by goats. Moreover, his tendency to occasionally emit bleat-like sounds during a book-reading session coupled with his frequent incoherent manner of speaking seems to indicate an unusual amalgamation of human and goat-like consciousness.Adding to the mystery is the mention that “His parents conceived him as part of a performance art piece so it’s not a stretch to think they might have let Lumon experiment with Ricken, his entire life has been one big performance piece.”Moreover: “Ricken’s phone alarm during the book reading is a cowbell, the same thing that was used in the Mammalians Nurturable room to get everyone’s attention.”A goat was sacrificed in the finale – but do they have another purpose?Furthermore, it was also observed that an array of “goat merch” was scattered all around Ricken’s house, which included, amongst other knick-knacks, “a goat head bust and an abstract goat painting”.The pressing question still plaguing fans is whether Ricken indeed exists as a creature in human guise or if all the signs hinting at this are, in reality, mere playful red herrings referencing the outlandish theory of the fans.Article continues belowViewers eager for clarification must patiently await the release of the third season to finally understand if these pointers will pave the way for a pivotal revelation.Severance is available to stream on Apple TV+. More

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    EastEnders’ Natalie Cassidy says memory is ‘shot to pieces’ because of BBC soap

    EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy, who has played Sonia Fowler on and off for over three decades, thinks years of learning lines for the soap has left her with memory issues12:24, 21 Mar 2025Eastenders: Reiss and Sonia talking about trying for a babyNatalie Cassidy has said she thinks her memory is “shot to pieces” thanks to the way she learns lines for EastEnders.The actress played Albert Square’s Sonia on and off for 32 years, and said she thinks learning scripts then discarding them and moving on to the next week’s lines has had an impact on what she remembers. The star – who announced earlier this year that she was leaving the BBC soap – said she feels her brain has been “trained to do something to then just throw it away”.Article continues belowNatalie, 41, opened up during a chat on her Life With Nat podcast, as she and her big brother Tony talked about memories from their childhood. She admits she doesn’t “remember much” these days.A listener mentioned that she loved how Tony would remind the actress of things from when they were younger that she didn’t know. “Well, that’s because I don’t remember much, I don’t know if that’s good or not, to be honest,” the actress confessed.Natalie thinks learning lines has affected the way her memory works(Image: More