Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney was heard having ditcher her usual accent - but it wasn't as it seemed. The actress, who hails from Liverpool, is currently seen playing Cassie Plummer in the ITV soap.
28.06.2024 - 12:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Jason Manford was welcomed warmly by co-host Gaby Roslin during his inaugural stint on BBC Morning Live.
Before stepping up to the plate, Jason shared some friendly banter with Gethin Jones, who cheered him on with a supportive note. In return, Jason reassured him that he was "keeping his seat warm" for him.
With great enthusiasm about being part of the Morning Live crew, Jason hinted mischievously that he might stir up a little "bring a little chaos" on the set.
After his appearance, viewers took to various social media channels with their opinions on his presenting style.
The Express reported that @MichelleBoudin_ posted on X, previously known as Twitter: "'Crikey I've got a stitch' .. Blumming love you @JasonManford. Strictly will be on the phone soon." (sic)
Another tickled user, @boodlesjw, tweeted: "@JasonManford. You've just made my morning doing that dancing. I was crying with laughter at your facial expressions."
User @Carolin44283794 congratulated Jason: "You did really well," and @JanetCu36864508 flattered him saying: "@JasonManford my goodness you look [fire emoji] this morning. You're an absolute natural - you look very comfortable presenting." (sic)
Twitter user @leahhmariee93 couldn't hide their excitement, tweeting: "Stunning to wake up to @JasonManford on my TV," and went on to say, "There's definitely perks to falling asleep at 3am with the TV still on. Also, pasta at not even 10.30am is absolutely how I want to live." (sic)
Following the BBC's announcement of his guest appearance, the 43-year-old comedian shared his joy: "I'm delighted to have been asked to guest co-host Morning Live this week. I always love supporting a Manchester-based show and every time I've been on as a guest, the team has always
Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney was heard having ditcher her usual accent - but it wasn't as it seemed. The actress, who hails from Liverpool, is currently seen playing Cassie Plummer in the ITV soap.
The face of the BBC's Glastonbury coverage Jo Whiley sparked concern among viewers as her co-host had to step in during her live presentation during today's festival (Saturday, 29 June).The Radio 2 DJ is one of the hosts for the channel's extensive coverage of the legendary music festival, broadcasting from Worthy Farm and keeping fans at home updated with all the must-see performances. On Saturday, she was joined by Clara Amfo, Lauren Laverne and Jack Saunders, ensuring fans didn't miss a beat.
The parents of teenage sweethearts murdered in the Manchester Arena bombing atrocity have spoken of their loving bond, saying: "Now we are one family."
Glastonbury viewers have praised Sugababes' Glastonbury 2024 set which saw original members Siobhan Donaghy, Mutya Buena, and Keisha Buchanan take to the stage.
SEVENTEEN fans have reacted to the news that the group’s Glastonbury performance won’t be available for worldwide viewing.Today (June 28), the 13-member group will become the first-ever K-pop act to perform on Glastonbury‘s main stage and fans have shared their outrage as they have learned that the festival’s livestream via BBC iPlayer is restricted to United Kingdom.“Let’s manage our expectations and still hype them up.@GlastoLive Please reconsider streaming SEVENTEEN @glastonbury,” tweeted one user while another shared: “The SEVENTEEN set? Perhaps only maybe possibly some parts on the BBC iplayer which is only available to residents of the UK……. Great choice.
Gethin Jones has extended his best wishes to Jason Manford following the announcement that the comedian will be stepping in for the Welsh presenter on BBC Morning Live. The show's bosses have confirmed that the 43-year-old funnyman is set to make his debut on the programme this Friday, June 28.
Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has stunned fans by sharing a round-up of pictures from her sunshine getaway with her daughter, with some saying they 'look like sisters'.
Samantha Faiers traded in her Essex roots for a sprawling Surrey mansion worth over £2 million, and has been keeping herself busy with incredible renovations, including an iconic green oven, ever since. Sam posted her new oven to her home design Instagram account in May, captioning the photo: “my dream oven.This was the top of my Pintrest for many years, I still can’t believe she’s finally in my kitchen.” She tagged Officine Gullo, the oven manufacturer in the post.
Selena Kuznikov After seasons of silence, the executive producers of ABC’s “The Bachelor” and “Bachelorette” franchise have addressed the history of racism surrounding the reality dating series in an extensive interview with the L.A. Times. Executive producers Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner discussed (among many things) the franchise’s lack of diversity and inclusion, the show’s failure to protect the stars of its series and the inability to create a space to discuss and actually use the word “racism” in context on-camera.
Teddy Mitchell's arrival in EastEnders on Wednesday's episode (June 26) had fans doing a double-take, with many quick to draw parallels between him and the iconic Grant Mitchell.The drama in Walford escalated as Stevie Mitchell was left languishing in hospital after his grandson Will knocked him down during a heated squabble about Lola's pilfered charity funds. Phil Mitchell found himself in the thick of it when Will confessed to pushing Stevie. Will also revealed he was being blackmailed by a schoolmate named Kyle.
EXCLUSIVE: The West Wing actor Joshua Malina will make his London stage bow in the fall playing a “secular, sarcastic, anti-religious Jew” who says “the unsayable” about Israel in what’s being billed as the European premiere of Nathan Englander’s adaptation of his 2012 short story What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank.
This Morning enthusiasts are absolutely livid as Gemma Collins, former Towie celeb, is set to join the popular ITV programme as a presenter. On Tuesday's show (June 25), regulars Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley were steering the ship when they dropped the bombshell that Gemma will be stepping in on Friday.Traditionally, Fridays on This Morning have seen Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary charm viewers.
George Clarke is loved for his TV shows including Remarkable Renovations; Old House, New House; Ugly House To Lovely House and Amazing Spaces.The Sunderland-born star, 50, grew up on a council estate and sadly lost his dad in a tragic water-skiing accident when he was just seven years old. He decided he wanted to become an architect aged 12, after spending time around building sites during school holidays as his grandfathers were both builders.
A cafe owner in Tenerife has said she spoke to teenager Jay Slater on the morning he went missing.
Susanna Reid and Ed Balls took a pause from the usual Good Morning Britain broadcasting on Wednesday to deliver some breaking news. The dynamic duo interrupted their ITV morning programme to inform the nation that the UK inflation rate has dipped to 2 per cent.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released figures on Wednesday showing the consumer prices index (CPI) rate for the year to May, marking a decrease from April's 2.3 per cent and hitting the Bank of England's target for the first time since July 2021.
Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas has backed Giovanni Pernice after it was revealed he wouldn't be returning to the show this year amid allegations about his behaviour.
Shirley Ballas has spoken out with praise for Giovanni Pernice after it was revealed he won't be returning to 'Strictly Come Dancing this year. The 63-year-old star serves as head judge on the BBC dance show while Giovanni spent several years as a professional dancer.
Former X Factor star Olly Murs and Michelle Keegan’s hubby Mark Wright are great friends - so much so, that they travelled to Germany together to watch the Euros up close and personal. And the football fans’ happy antics on their travels have already had fans in stitches - and begging for them to become a TV duo.
Capital Radio DJ and This Morning showbiz presenter Sian Welby, who is pregnant with her first child, proved she still had a sense of humour when she shared a video on Sunday 16 June in her back garden, bouncing on a blue birthing ball as she revealed her blossoming baby bump.The 37 year old from Nottingham captioned the video: “The only Summertime Ball I’ll be going to”, referring jokingly to how she would miss the star-studded concert happening that same day - put on by her station Capital FM at London's Wembley Stadium, one which she would normally attend. The star, who revealed the sex of her first child during her Capital Breakfast "baby shower" at the beginning of this month alongside her co-hosts Jordan North and Chris Star, is expecting a little girl with her fiancé, radio producer Jake Beckett, any day now.
BBC broadcaster Clive Myrie has revealed how he was left 'shaken' after receiving horrific gun death threats.