OHMYGOSSIP — Lisa Riley has confirmed there will be a special ‘Emmerdale’ memorial episode dedicated to the late Steve Halliwell.
The 48-year-old actress – who has played Mandy Dingle in the ITV soap on and off since her teens – has told how there will be an episode dedicated to her late on-screen uncle, who passed away in December aged 77.
Speaking on ‘Lorraine’, Lisa said: “We started shooting the memorial episode, actually, Monday just gone [August 12].
“And our beloved Steve Halliwell, you know, he’s like my father for years in the show, he taught me so much and we’re doing a dedicated episode for him. That’s what he deserves.”
Lisa insisted the cast will make sure they do Steve, who portrayed Mandy’s uncle Zak Dingle in the soap, “proud” in the special episode.
She said: “He is the ultimate icon of ‘Emmerdale’, the king of the Dingle family and he deserves everything and more. We’ll do him proud.”
Steve’s family confirmed in December that he had passed away surrounded by loved ones.
They said in a statement: “He went to sleep, peacefully with his loved ones around him.
“He was making us laugh to the end, the most amazing father and grandfather you could ever wish for, family was everything to him.
“We would like to thank the wonderful staff at St James Hospital and the Wheatfield Hospice for their love and kindness in his final days. He didn’t want sadness, just to rejoice in a life well-lived.”
Lisa paid tribute to Steve in July when she won Best Comedy Performance at the RadioTimes.com Soap Awards, and she dedicated the gong to the late star.
She said: “The one true comedy icon is Steve Halliwell, Uncle Zak, the love of my life. All them years ago when I was a kid, he taught me so many comedic skills. So I’d like to please say thank you to everyone who voted for me, but I’d like to dedicate this award to our lovely Steve Halliwell.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jonnie Irwin left nearly £1 million in his will.
The ‘A Place in the Sun’ presenter died of lung cancer aged 50 in February, and probate records show he left his £953,000 estate to his wife of seven years, Jessica Irwin.
According to documents obtained by The Sun newspaper, Jonnie – who was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2000 – had £956,967 worth of assets, which was reduced to £953,425 following deductions.
In February, Jessica admitted her husband’s death didn’t “feel real”, and she was struggling to think about spending her life without the father of her three children, Rex, five, and three-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac.
She wrote on Instagram: “It still doesn’t feel real. The sadness is huge. I can’t even let myself think what another week without Jonnie will be like let alone another year another 10 years.”
Jessica was “truly touched” by the messages of support she received, and she sent particular praise to her and Jonnie’s families for their help.
She continued: “I have been truly touched by all the support from friends and strangers. But nothing compares to how I have been picked up by my family and Jonnies sisters , your support and love means everything to me.”
Jessica previously paid a touching tribute to the ‘Escape to the Country’ star following the news of his passing.
She wrote on Instagram: “Good night my favourite. Thank you for everything. I will always love you. The hardest day has come, a day I prayed wouldn’t come. It’s with all the sadness in the world that I confirm Jonnie has passed away earlier today. His magical brain that continued to fight to the end has now gone to sleep. He has given me more than I could ever have wished for, 8 bonkers years of love and adventure and 3 amazing boys.
“I will continue to make you proud but only with your love still finding me and guiding me for the rest of my life, me and the boys still need you. Jonnie you really were the most handsome man I ever knew and I am so sorry for this cruel end. It really wasn’t fair and you didn’t deserve any of this. You gave so much time to others and touched everyone you met, I have never experienced anything like the effect you had on people. I love you so much and forever proud of you xxx. (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Davide Sanclimenti has been targeted by “evil” robbers, who stole $1.2 million worth of his “precious and personal belongings”.
The devastated ‘Love Island’ star told fans how thieves struck in just six minutes following his recent move to Los Angeles.
He wrote on his Instagram Stories: “I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has displayed their concern and DMing me and asking why I have been quiet over socials.
“As you know I’m living in LA atm.
“Our home got broken into and was robbed of nearly $1.2m worth of precious and personal belongings gone within 6 minutes… (sic)”
Davide reassured fans he is “trying to stay positive” following the awful incident, and he is now planning to move house.
He added: “Just goes to show the saying is true, “the evil always target the purehearted” but I’m trying to stay positive. that the good people will always win in the end!
“I’m taking few days to reset, change house and keep moving forward (sic)”
Davide shot to fame in 2022 when he and then-girlfriend Ekin-Su Culculoglu won the eighth series of ‘Love Island’ and shared the £50,000 prize pot.
The pair went on to land their own reality TV series, ‘Ekin-Su Davide: Homecomings’, but they split in June 2023.
Ekin-Su and Davide later reconciled and confirmed in September 2023 they were together once again, however, they split again in January this year.
She wrote on Instagram at the time: “The last 18-months have been a rollercoaster of ups and downs, just like every relationship. Davide and I both wanted to make this work as we cared deeply for each other.
“Unfortunately I have recently made the decision to end our relationship and to go our separate ways..
“Breakups are never easy. For any couple. And we hope that our privacy will be respected. I enjoyed our time together and the memories we made.
“Thank you for your continued support. It’s been so lovely to have you follow our Love Island journeys together since the villa and we hope you’ll continue to follow our careers as we go off in our own directions. Love always, Ekin-Su. (sic)”
But Davide later admitted he was taken by surprise at Ekin-Su’s statement.
He wrote on Instagram: “Life sometimes reserves surprises and suddenly wakes you up…
“Ekin and I, just after the ski holidays, decided to go different ways. It was a joint decision, but I was waiting to make it public to respect her time in the show. I don’t know why the agreed statement changed last minute.
“I agree, it was a beautiful story, even with its ups and downs like all couples.
“I loved every moment, from the first time I knew her in the villa until life outside. I really believed in us and saw a future for us. But sometimes in life people need to grow apart. Is just the direction of life. I will treasure our moments forever.
“Now it’s time to focus on myself. I love you all always, thank you for the unconditional support everyone showed me from the beginning. (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional dancer Pasha Kovalev has called for the show to “regulate or revisit” its rules amid the programme’s recent controversy.
The 44-year-old star – who was a pro dancer on the show from 2011 to 2018 – insisted he would’ve “definitely intervened” if he had seen any “bad apples” acting up behind the scenes on the series, and he has called for changes.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “I never experienced anything of the sort during my time on ‘Strictly’ or witnessed anyone else going through it, because I’d have definitely intervened.
“I guess in every office in the country you’d have one or two bad apples, and when it comes to it, it needs to be dealt with.
“The rules need to be regulated, or revisited, and the atmosphere should be re-established where people are trusting one another, people are positive and working together to create a better show – delivering a better product, and entertaining people. It’s entertainment for Christ’s sake – it’s supposed to be fun.”
Pasha’s comments come after Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima were dropped from the professional line-up amid claims of abuse, but both deny wrongdoing.
BBC director general Tim Davie has since apologised to anyone who has had an experience on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ that “hasn’t been wholly positive”.
Some have since called for ‘Strictly’ to be rested next year following the latest controversy, but Pasha insists the show must go on because it brings “joy and happiness” to many people.
He added: “People absolutely love it, it brings so much joy and ­happiness to people – it’s escapism.
“It’s positive, beautiful, challenging and immersive. We need more shows like that.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Charlotte Crosby has been eliminated from ‘Celebrity MasterChef’.
The 34-year-old TV star has left the BBC cooking show after she failed to impress the judges, John Torode and Gregg Wallace.
Charlotte – who is best known for appearing on the MTV reality series ‘Geordie Shore’ – underwhelmed the experts during the food truck challenge and she’s now left the show.
After her exit was announced, Charlotte shared: “This experience is one I’ll remember til the day I die.
“I’ve learned some new skills and met some really good people so you can’t be sad about that, can you?”
By contrast, Charlotte previously impressed the judges with her culinary skills. However, she failed to maintain that standard during the latest challenge.
Meanwhile, earlier this week, Charlotte took to social media to defend herself from online trolls.
The reality star admitted to being shocked by some of the comments that she read about herself after making her ‘Celebrity MasterChef’ debut.
Charlotte – who won ‘ Celebrity Big Brother’ back in 2013 – wrote on Instagram: “The BBC viewers are such a lovely bunch!
“I’ve never seen such evil comments, they really should be ashamed of themselves to be honest, and to just blatantly comment like totally shamelessly I’m in shock!
“How could you reallly be that wound up about someone just genuinely having so much fun on a tv show!
“I wouldn’t normally address it and give them any airtime but honestly they need to be named and shamed! Just check the comments…… (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Waterloo Road’ has been renewed for two more seasons.
The beloved BBC school drama will be on screens until at least 2026, with new episodes set for September and early next year, on top of two eight-part series.
The latest cast members include comedian Jason Manford, who plays headmaster Steve Savage, and ‘Coronation Street’ star Saira Choudhry is math teacher Nisha Chandra.
There are also a host of new students alongside old favourites.
Continuing cast members include Adam Thomas (Donte Charles); Kym Marsh (Nicky Walters); James Baxter (Joe Casey); Jo Coffey (Wendy Whitwell); Shauna Shim (Valerie Chambers); Neil Fitzmaurice (Neil Guthrie); Rachel Leskovac (Coral Walker), and Katherine Pearce (Amy Spratt).
Rope Ladder Fiction boss and Exec Producer for Waterloo Road, Cameron Roach said: “We’re incredibly thrilled to be recommissioned for a further two seasons of the new era of Waterloo Road.
“This commitment by the BBC underlines the show’s ability to not only be a compelling entertaining drama for a younger audience, but to also serve as a true talent incubator across the craft skills for a new generation of crew and cast.
“We have been so energised by the audience’s reaction to the show, and our first-hand experience of outreach work with numerous partners, and their level of engagement, really demonstrates the continued importance and power of the show. This really is a huge team effort, and a tangible result to the brilliant collegiate atmosphere behind the scenes – a genuine thank you to everyone involved in Waterloo Road.”
BBC Drama head Lindsay Salt added: “It’s incredibly rewarding to see Waterloo Road go from strength to strength – both creatively on screen, where it remains hugely popular with viewers of all ages, as well as behind the scenes developing the next generation of exciting UK television talent. We’re delighted to announce two more series for BBC iPlayer and BBC One.”
Current episodes can be streamed on BBC iPlayer.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Tommy Fury is “horrified” by “false” allegations suggesting his relationship with Molly-Mae Hague ended over claims he’d been unfaithful.
The couple – who finished as runners-up during the 2019 series of the ITV2 reality dating show – shocked fans this week when they called off their engagement after five years together and the news has prompted wild speculation about the reasons behind the decision to part ways.
Now a representative for Tommy has insisted the reality star/boxer is aghast over “false” claims suggesting he cheated. They told The Mirror newspaper: “Tommy is horrified by the false allegations of cheating being circulated by the media and he’s consulting his lawyers.”
Influencer Molly-Mae – who gave birth to the couple’s daughter Bambi last year – broke the news of the split in an emotional statement posted on Instagram, writing: “Never in a million years did I think I’d ever have to write this. “After five years of being together, I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way.
“I am extremely upset to announce that mine and Tommy’s relationship has come to an end. I will forever be grateful for the most important thing to me now and always, my beautiful daughter.
“Without us there would be no her, she will always be my priority. I want to thank you all for the love you have shown us over the last five years. You have all been a part of our journey and I feel it’s right to share this with you all.”
Tommy also expressed his sorrow over the split on social media, writing: “I am heartbroken to share that Molly and I have decided to end our relationship.
“The past five years have led to us having our beautiful baby girl, Bambi and I will be forever thankful to Molly for making me a dad. Bambi is our priority.
“Please respect our privacy, and our families’ privacy, as we navigate our way through this difficult time.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Dame Joanna Lumley doesn’t watch much television.
The 78-year-old actress has been on the small screen for decades and is known to viewers for fronting a slew of travel documentaries but revealed that she keeps her own TV set concealed at home and only brings it out for a small selection of programmes.
She told My Weekly: “It’s hidden behind a cupboard door. In a rather bourgeois kind of way, I keep it covered up because I think a black screen looks rather odd in a room that’s got lots of paintings and books everywhere. I read a lot and listen to music but I do like travel programmes.
“I also enjoy what I call my special pain kind of TV, shows like ‘The Apprentice’ and ‘First Dates’. Some of the things the people on those programmes say and do make me curl up with embarrassment and horror.
“It’s kind of agonising to watch but I do so love it. It’s not a guilty pleasure thing in the slightest. I’m quite upfront about it!”
Joanna started her career as a model before moving into acting and appeared as an early love interest of Ken Barlow (William Roache) on ‘Coronation Street’ before finding wider fame as Purdey in ‘The New Avengers’ in the late 1970s.
But in the early 1990s, Joanna received a career revival when she accepted the role of boozy fashion editor Patsy Stone on ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ and starred alongside writer Jennifer Saunders, who played the hapless PR guru Edina Monsoon.
The BBC sitcom ran for three series until 1996 and then returned for another run in the early 2000s but almost a decade after the feature film was released, she is pleased to have had the chance to sit down with her former co-stars for the reunion documentary ‘Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out’, which will air on GOLD in October.
She said: “It is a fabulous wander down memory lane by actresses who only have the faintest grip on reality. Really thrilling, and I hope vastly entertaining. I loved every second.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Susie Dent is fascinated by ‘Love Island’.
The 59-year-old linguist – who has appeared in the Dictionary Corner on ‘Countdown’ for more than 30 years – finds it “really interesting” that contestants on the ITV2 dating show often come up with new uses for existing words, or use some terminology that has in fact been around for centuries, seemingly without ever knowing it.
Speaking on ITV’s ‘Lorraine’, she told stand-in host Andi Peters: “Misusing words can be hilarious. ‘Love Island’ is good for that. The word ‘like’ is the big thing on there.
“That goes back to the 18th century, though, 1778 is the first recorded use of ‘like as a sandwich word. 1778 is the first record of ‘Love Island is really interesting because they come up with new uses of existing words llike muggy or melt or whatever, so for a linguist, it’s really interesting.
Despite having appeared on the Channel 4 teatime game show for decades, Susie also admitted that she still gets nervous whenever the clock starts ticking in her letters round and revealed that former presenter Richard Whiteley – who died in 2005 at the age of 61 – liked the famous tune so much that he carried it around as his ringtone.
“I still get nervous. When the clock starts ticking, my heart starts racing sometimes! Richard Whiteley, I remember, had it has his ringtone!”
Susie – who has just released her debut novel ‘Guilty By Definition’ – also features on the late night edition of the programme, ‘8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown’ but admitted she was also “pretty nervous” for that version of the show until she got on set.
“The format really works, it’s so brilliant. I was pretty nervous because I wondered what I was actually going to do, but actually we’re just there to have the mickey taken out of us!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Louis Spence quit ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’ after just 24 hours.
The 55-year-old dancer – who is best known for starring on the TV show ‘Pineapple Dance Studios’ – had signed up to appear on the celebrity version of the tough military-style series but reportedly walked away from the Channel 4 reality show after just one day of filming.
A source told The Sun newspaper’s TVBiz column: “He seemed thrilled to be surrounded by all the hunky instructors, who all came from military backgrounds that required them to have an elite level of fitness. But he was less enamoured with the regime they had to maintain, with Louie unable to keep up with them physically and mentally.
“Despite this he left without any bad feeling and was grateful for the opportunity — even though his experience was a brief one.”
The show will return to screens at some point next year, and other stars amongst the lineup include the likes of reality stars Tasha Ghouri and Pete Wicks, both of whom will also appear on this year’s edition of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
Ex-contestants have revealed that the series is notoriously tough. For example, Danielle Lloyd recently recounted how she was telling one of the show’s hosts, Jason ‘Foxy’ Fox—who works alongside Matthew ‘Ollie’ Ollerton and Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham—that giving birth to her five kids, Archie, 13, Harry, 12, George, 10, Ronnie, 6, and Autumn, 22 months, was preferable.
The 39-year-old former beauty queen – who was on the edition won by ‘Pop Idol’ star Gareth Gates – told Yahoo! News: “I actually said to Foxy when we were doing that wire one where we had to drop. I was like, ‘I would rather give birth five more times than do this.’ And he was like, ‘Oh you’re f***ing crazy then!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Miranda Hart has been through some “really difficult” times in the last decade.
The 51-year-old comedienne found fame with her eponymous sitcom – which ran on the BBC from 2009 until 2015 – and also starred on ‘Call The Midwife’ but has only appeared in a handful of projects in recent years and in a social media post revealed that the last 10 years have been filled with “tests and trials” for her.
She wrote: “I’ve been through a very unexpected decade and there have been surprising and incredible joys but also some really difficult equally surprising challenges. All the test and trials I’ve been through are in here… I am here, I am intact, I got through it.”
Miranda has decided to share everything from those “dark” times in her new book ‘I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You’ and promised fans that there is “always hope” no matter what is going on in life.
She added: “I am sharing the treasures I learnt in darkness and the things that helped me to live and feel like I am free and joyful.
“There is always hope, whatever you might be going through. None of us go through life without some testing or trials, do we?”
The post comes just days after Miranda – who appeared in the feature film ‘Emma’ in 2020 and in 2017 starred as Miss Hannigan in the West End revival of ‘Annie’ for a period of time – addressed her personal struggles with gaining weight.
She said: “I have found it incredibly hard not to feel shame from gaining weight over the last three years.
“Not because of striving for an aesthetic ideal but because it doesn’t represent me and who I naturally am. But life happens. Illness happens.
“And it’s a great way to keep focusing on the greatest healer – self-compassion.
“If I lose it or not I know I am loved. Peace out.”

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