BBC apologises after 'inappropriate comment' during D-Day programme

Ashley Tisdale is soaking up the sun’s rays and looking radiant during a day at the beach on Sunday (June 23) in Malibu, Calif.

Taylor Swift might be done with the London boys, but she’s still getting the royal treatment.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent A raft of high-concept unscripted formats from the likes of Yes Yes Media, Keshet International and Fulwell 73 were informally presented this week at the first edition of the International Creative Alliance Days hosted by Satisfaction Group, the Paris-based outfit founded by entrepreneur and famed TV host Arthur Essebag. The two-day event brought together creatives and industry players who are either part of Satisfaction or doing business with the company, notably acquisition executives from M6, France Televisions and Amazon Prime Video, among others.

Ellie Leach has said she's 'already dreaming' of when she can next ditch the UK after enjoying a well-earned break alongside her mum. It's fair to say that the actress has been non stop since taking part in and winning Strictly Come Dancing 2023.

Nigel Farage has not been invited to join the BBC's two-hour long Question Time leaders' special, it has been revealed.The Reform UK leader is not part of the guest list for the show, which will feature PM Rishi Sunak, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, Liberal Democrat Ed Davey and John Swinney from the SNP.The move comes after Farage warned he would "fight" BBC bosses if they excluded him from the high-profile televised debate and pointed to his strong polling numbers. Speaking at a press conference last week Farage said: "As we are now ahead of the Conservatives in the polls, I demand that Reform UK is a part of this debate.

Bruno Tonioli has finally broken his silence, following rumours that he'd been axed from Britain's Got Talent.The former Strictly judge was reportedly dropped from the upcoming series of the ITV talent show, just days after Sydnie Christmas clinched the top spot at the live final. Sydnie bagged a cool £250,000 and the opportunity to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in front of a member of the Royal Family this November.Two years ago, Bruno stepped into David Walliams' shoes as a judge, joining Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon on the panel.

The Smashing Pumpkins, has spoken about the “mind-blowing” experience of playing her first shows with the band over the last week.In April, the band announced Wong as their new guitarist, after conducting a search that saw them receive over 10,000 public applications for the role.The position came up after longtime guitarist Jeff Schroeder announced he was leaving the band last October. After narrowing down the applications, a small group of finalists auditioned in person in Los Angeles in March, with Wong coming out on top.Last Friday (June 7), the band kicked off their joint UK tour with Weezer in Birmingham.

Clare Balding is set to host this year's Trooping the Colour for the BBC, bringing viewers all the updates from the royal spectacle, minute by minute.The 53 year old English broadcast journalist and author, who currently presents for BBC Sport, Channel 4 and BT Sport, will be on hand for everything that happens at the event on Saturday, 15 June, which will mark King Charles' official birthday. Outside of her official presenting duties, Clare lives a quiet life with her wife, Alice Arnold, 61, who she has been with for nearly two decades.

BBC Breakfast’s Charlie Stayt, 61, had to apologise – and got a ticking off from co-presenter Naga Munchetty – after he admitted he had made up a story for the breakfast time news show on Thursday 13 June.The two hosts were discussing new airport rules at some UK airports that mean drivers will have to pay a fee to drop off or collect a passenger from a flight. London Stansted, Manchester, Newcastle and London Gatwick are among the airports that charge for dropping off.The British Travel Association have previously said the fees are “unfair and excessive” and reportedly earn airports £300 million a year.

A political candidate for Reform UK, standing in the general election, has apologised after a Islamophobic social media post has come to light.

The BBC has confirmed it will broadcast two programmes in tribute to the remarkable broadcasting career of Dr Michael Mosley. The 67-year-old tragically passed away last week while returning from a beach trip during a family holiday on the Greek island of Symi.

The Co-operative Bank has issued an apology after a number of small business account holders reported a technical issue that resulted in payments being taken twice.

A clip of Queen Camilla "backing away" from another state figurehead has left royal fans fuming.The queen was snapped with Brigitte Macron last week at a D-Day memorial service.The pair laid a wreath together and as they walked away, the French president's wife reached for the Queen's hand.The potentially tender moment ended awkwardly as Camilla backed away from Mrs Macron, appearing to refuse the sweet gesture. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), royal fans were polarised by the video.

There can’t be many of us who haven’t excitedly gone on a first date, only to wonder if it’s all been a terrible mistake within seconds of meeting the potential person of our dreams. And that looked very much the situation with British catering assistant Sarah, 38, who met with her apparent love match – a 27 year old Filipino virtual assistant called Jgoy – for the first time on last week’s episode of Channel 4’s latest documentary series, The Nevermets.The six-part series is following five love-struck couples living many thousands of miles apart, and who’ve only ever known each other online, as they meet for the first time and immerse themselves in each other’s cultures.The series continues on Friday, 7 June, on Channel 4.

The BBC has issued an apology after an offensive remark was heard during their D-Day commemorative broadcast. Kirsty Young, who was among the presenters for the King and Queen's coronation last may, was at the helm of the special programme, BBC D-Day 80: Tribute to the Fallen, which marked the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.

The BBC has issued an apology following an unfortunate incident where an offensive remark was heard during a live D-Day commemorative broadcast.

could not join and to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day at yesterday’s Portsmouth ceremony, but that didn’t stop veterans asking after the Princess of Wales’s wellbeing.Geoffrey Weaving, 100, who took part in history’s largest seaborne invasion on this day in 1944, spoke to Prince William after Wednesday’s moving tribute. As the knelt down to chat with the veteran, he gave an into the Kates Middleton’s health as she continues her cancer treatment.“She is getting better, yes,” said the Prince.

Vito Coppola shared a message about 'going home' after finishing up his latest stint on the road. The Strictly Come Dancing star has been travelling the length and breadth of the UK ever since her returned from Italy at the start of the year.

The BBC and PBS are stomping back to Walking with Dinosaurs after 25 years.

Britain’s Got Talent’s live final on Sunday night, 2 May, had audiences on the edge of their seats, as the live show encountered an unfortunate mishap. Eagle-eyed viewers spotted a member of Korean taekwondo stars Ssaulabi Performance Troupe suffering a freak accident as they performed in front of the judges. During their performance, in which the troupe smashed planks whilst being thrown in the air, two members collided mid air, as one came tumbling down to the ground.