BBC Mrs Brown's Boys' controversies from marriage split to co-star feud

Barbie-mania took over the world in July 2023, dominating box offices following months of teasers, trailers and incredible marketing.

For the best part of 60 years, Sir David Jason has been delighting viewers of all ages with his impeccable on-screen presence and finesse for commanding an audience. Whether it was tickling a childish funny bone with kids comedy series Do Not Adjust Your Set, delighting viewers as wheeler-dealer Del Boy Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, or getting to grips with his inner detective as DI Jack Frost in A Touch of Frost — there’s no denying that David has become a firm fan favourite in countless households.

The Traitors star Harry Clark quickly became an ultimate fan-favourite during this year's series, but it has now been reported that his girlfriend Anna Maynard "kissed" Gogglebox star George Baggs "behind his back". Harry swiftly cemented his status as the "best Traitor ever" when he turned against previous top dog Paul Gorton. As fans fell in love with army engineer Harry's cheeky and warm personality, it emerged that the 22 year old was already known in the media world for dating CBBC presenter Anna, 23.

A celebrity edition of The Traitors is allegedly being considered by the BBC, following the huge success of series two of the murder-mystery reality show. The Traitors, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, 52, returned to screens in January with a second series, which has proven to be even more successful than the first series, with around four million people tuning in to watch each episode.

Vito Coppola has left his Strictly Come Dancing co-star in tears as he took time out of his busy touring schedule to share what he described as 'part of his heart' with his fans and followers. The dancer is still riding high after winning the BBC One dance contest in December.

Five years after his first stint on Love Island, Anton Danyluk has returned in the All-Stars spin-off.The 29 year old gym owner has been involved in a few heated situations over the years, including a tense reunion with Molly-Mae Hague after he unfollowed her on Instagram. As Anton heads back to the villa, we look at some of his fiery moments, from dealing with cheating rumours to why he's not talking to any of his fellow contestants, except Anna Vakili.

Claire Sweeney, who stars as Cassie Plummer in Coronation Street, is set to lace up her skates as she competes on Dancing on Ice. Speaking about her participation on the ITV show, she confessed to Prima magazine: "I wanted to challenge myself. You get little vulnerabilities and anxieties with menopause and you start to lose your bottle as you get older, so I want to conquer some fears and get my confidence and chutzpah back." As reported by the Nottingham Post, Claire also expressed excitement about joining the ice skating show.

Chloe Madeley has opened up about her split from husband James Haskell and revealed he is finally moving out of their family home, over four months after they called it quits. The 36 year old fitness trainer, who announced she'd split from James, 38, in September, appeared on Loose Women on Friday, 19 January, where she spoke about co-parenting and the decision to end things with ex-rugby player James last year. Chloe, who shares daughter Bodhi, one, with her estranged husband, revealed she is the "happiest I've ever been" and things between her and James are completely amicable, with the former couple even spending Christmas together.

Chloe Madeley has revealed the real reason she split from husband James Haskell. Personal trainer Chloe, whose parents are Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, appeared on Friday's Loose Women where she spoke about her split from rugby star James at the end of last year and how they are managing to co-parent their young daughter Bodhi.

Burial has new music on the way. The reclusive British producer, whose official releases have all come through Hyperdub up to this point, will share the two-track single “Dreamfear / Boy Sent From Above” via XL Recordings on February 9, the label announced Thursday.

Jake Cornish has said he exited Love Island: All Stars early as he feels it “isn’t the right time” for him to find love.

Annie Kilner has been seen for the first time since announcing her split from Manchester City footballer Kyle Walker. Following her announcement, it was revealed the split occurred after she discovered that Kyle had secretly welcomed a second child with social media influencer Lauryn Goodman. Annie, 31, was snapped reuniting with her estranged husband, 33, as she dropped off their eldest son Roman, 11, so he could attend the Fifa Awards show in London with his dad.The former couple were spotted meeting up in a car park in Chesire.

Former glamour model and TV personality Chloe Goodman is set to tie the knot with her footballer fiancé and long term partner Grant Hall next year.The couple already share two children together, Isla, three, and Hudson, one. However, it's not all happy families as Chloe's sister, Lauryn, has reportedly been uninvited from the wedding following the recent revelation that footballer Kyle Walker is the father of her second child. For some context, Kyle married his wife Annie Kilner in 2022 after the pair had been together for 12 years.They also welcomed three sons as a couple: Riaan, Roman and Reign.

Coronation Street star Isabella Flanagan has shared her love for her co-star as he sent her a message on her special day. The actress, known for playing Hope Stape in the ITV soap, is celebrating her birthday on Friday (January 12) alongside her co-star twin brother.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Karen Hauer is reportedly dating a new man after splitting from her husband Jordan Wyn-Jones after 16 months. The Mirror reports that the dancer recently travelled to the Lake District with ex-rugby player and personal trainer Simon Davidson for a romantic getaway. The pair, who reportedly both share a passion for fitness, are understood to have hit it off after meeting through their mutual friends from Strictly, Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez.

Iconic British medical drama Casualty has been a favourite for UK viewers since it first aired. Derek Thompson, who played Charlie from the start, is set to leave in scenes that will air later this year.The show's original cast made a big impact, but where are they now? Let's take a look at what some of the stars are up to now... Derek Thompson Derek Thompson, who plays Charlie Fairhead in Casualty, is the longest-serving cast member of the show.

As the nation continues to be gripped by ITV’s latest drama Mr.Bates vs The Post Office, more and more people have been discovering the truth about the Horizon post office scandal which saw hundreds of sub-postmasters and mistresses falsely accused and charged with stealing money due to a computer error throughout the 00s. Bringing the stories to life is a star studded cast, including former Emmerdale and Downton Abbey actress Amy Nuttall who has been capturing the hearts of viewers as Lisa, the wife of Lee Castleston - one of the post-masters who faced criminal charges and huge financial losses as a result of the Horizon scandal.

Jermain Defoe and his ex-girlfriend Alisha LeMay are reportedly 'back together' after ringing in the New Year together.The 41 year old ex-Tottenham hotspur football player and influencer Alisha, 31, were first linked in January 2023, just weeks after his shock split from his wife of just seven months, Donna Tierney. Jermain and Alisha were thought to be dating for the best part of last year, making their red carpet debut at the Pride of Britain awards in October, but just days later, Jermain was spotted kissing wedding planner Paige Mallabourn­-Edmondson.

Chloe Madeley has shared what her dad Richard and mum Judy Finnigan said after she revealed her split from her husband James Haskell. The personal trainer has been opening up about the end of her marriage to the former rugby star months after sharing a statement confirming their split.

A frantic search is underway for two schoolboys who have been reported missing from Paisley.