Actor Hugh Bonneville, star of Downton Abbey, has split from his wife after 25 years.
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Rick Astley will be the face of supermarket chain Sainsbury's Christmas advert this year, according to reports. The pop star, 57, who rose to fame in the 80s, has allegedly already filmed scenes for the festive TV advert at one of Sainsbury's flagship stores in Bromley, South East London. A source told The Sun: “It's going to be a battle of the Christmas ad crooners.
Rick is a huge name and has a massive fan base. Bosses are chuffed to have booked him.” No other details about the ad have been revealed, with retailers aiming to keep their Christmas adverts under wraps until the very last minute every year. OK! has contacted representatives for Rick Astley.
According to The Sun, a Sainsbury's spokeswoman dropped a huge hint that they had indeed signed Rick Astley, when she said: “We’re never gonna give up the secrets of our Christmas ad this early.” Rick topped the British charts for five consecutive weeks in 1987 with his hit single Never Gonna Give You Up, which has became the song he is best known for. Last year, Alison Hammond was the star of Sainsbury's Christmas ad. She played a medieval countess who wasn't a fan of Christmas pudding.
The source also told the publication: "It's going to be a battle of the Christmas ad crooners," after reports emerged claiming Michael Buble will star in Asda's Christmas TV ad. It comes after it was reported that Michael Bublé is set to star in Asda's Christmas campaign this festive season. According to The Sun, 48-year-old Michael will appear as a checkout worker in the festive ads and he is also tipped to sing in the campaign, too.
OK! has contacted representatives for Michael Bublé for comment. “The Christmas telly ad market has ballooned. Everyone wants to have the best in the
.Actor Hugh Bonneville, star of Downton Abbey, has split from his wife after 25 years.
Laila Zaidi and Adam Gillen have announced their engagement on Instagram, after falling in love back in 2018 while filming the popular TV comedy Benidorm. Sharing the exciting news with her fans, Laila, 31, shared some loved-up snaps from Croatia, where they were holidaying when Adam popped the question.
Former S Club star Hannah Spearritt is the latest celebrity announced to be joining ITV's Dancing on Ice, which will launch in 2024. Revealing the news exclusively on GMB today, Hannah said: "I'm really excited about learning a new skill. It's so easy to live your comfortable life and that aspect of mixing things up is very appealing.
Holly Willoughby's has sent a little goodbye and thank you message to Ben Shephard after he spent a few days alongside her on This Morning. The Good Morning Britain star won praise from viewers of the ITV daytime show after he returned to front the show for the first time in six years.
The Great British Bake Off is finally back, with the 14th series of the hit baking show kicking off on Channel 4 on 26 September. A new set of 12 amateur bakers have entered the tent and are hoping to impress Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with their culinary skills. Presenter Noel Fielding is also back, but this time he's joined by Alison Hammond, who has replaced Matt Lucas as Noel's co-host on the show.
Deli and grocery manager Amos was the first contestant to be eliminated from the new series of The Great British Bake Off following his performance in the showstopper challenge.The first episode of the hit Channel 4 baking show saw Alison Hammond’s debut as co-host alongside returning presenter Noel Fielding, before 12 amateur bakers were set a series of challenges by judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith. Kicking off the new series with cake week, the contestants were tasked with baking a signature vertical layer cake, a chocolate cake in the technical challenge, and a sponge showstopper.
The new series of our beloved Great British Bake Off is returning to our TV screens tonight (26 September), with 12 new amateur bakers ready to whip up a storm in the iconic tents. While we'll also welcome Prue Leith, Paul Hollywood and Noel Fielding, former GBBO host Matt Lucas will no longer be on the show. The Little Britain comedian, 49 announced his exit from the hit Channel 4 show in December last year, following a three year stint co-hosting alongside Noel Fielding.
This Morning fans have said the show has found 'the one' to replace Phillip Schofield after Holly Willoughby was seen 'having trouble'. Ben Shephard has won praise from viewers of the ITV daytime show after he returned to front the show for the first time in six years.
Russell Brand’s last show on mainstream British TV was binned without making it to air five years ago, following allegations by a female comedian of his predatory behaviour, according to The Sun newspaper.
Married at First Sight star Ella Morgan, 29, has spoken out about the emotional toll the hit show has taken on her and hubby Nathanial Valentino. Speaking to OK! Ella confessed: “I went into this thinking it's going to be a walk in the park. Boy, was I wrong.
Alison Hammond was in for a sweet surprise during Friday's episode of This Morning, after a guest proposed to her live on air.The presenter, who was joined on the sofa by her co-host, Dermot O'Leary, was hosting the show as usual, when one of the young players from the Brentford Penguins football team took a shine to her. The 48 year old was interviewing the team's coach, Allan Cockram, who is a former professional Spurs player, alongside three of the boys from the squad.
The Great British Bake Off contestants know they’re doing something right if they receive one of Paul Hollywood’s famous handshakes. But the 57-year-old judge has revealed we won’t be seeing much of his trademark move in the new series. Speaking to OK! alongside fellow judge Prue Leith and new presenter Alison Hammond, the trio opened up about their time in the white tent.
Holly Willoughby’s new This Morning co-star has been revealed as none other than Good Morning Britain star Ben Shephard.The TV presenter is set to join Holly on the famous daytime sofa on Monday morning, stepping in for Irish star Craig Doyle, who has been appearing on and off for a few months. At the end of Friday's show, Ben was announced as the latest person to join the This Morning family by fellow presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary.
Summer is officially over and the cold weather and shorter days are on the way - whether you like it or not.
As the autumn weather begins to set in here in the UK, EastEnders star Danny Walters has escaped the doom and gloom to enjoy a sun soaked getaway in Greece. Joined by his girlfriend, former Shipmates star Maddi Faircloth, the loved up couple waved goodbye to torrential downpours and chilly temperatures to soak in the sights and sounds of the Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa in Rhodes.Taking to social media to document their holiday, the couple delighted fans with an inside look at everything they had seen during the trip, which included everything from mouth-watering meals to dreamy cloudless skies! The journey first kicked off at the airport with a flight to the Mediterranean nation, before Danny and Maddi were personally collected by a driver to take them to the luxury resort.
Forecasters predict of mixture of cloudy weather, sunny spells and showers this weekend in Greater Manchester.
Married At First Sight UK has made its triumphant return, already bringing its fair share of dramatic moments as we've watched the first few couples tie the knot.Turning in for the first episode on Monday, 18 September, we were introduced to the glamorous Laura Vaughan who made it clear from the get-go she thoroughly enjoys the finer things in life and everything to do with Chelsea. So much so, that the word Chelsea was thrown about rather a lot during her air time.The 34-year-old finance manager who hails from Hampshire is quickly becoming one of the most notable characters on the show after being paired with tennis coach Arthur.
Alison Hammond has stunned her fans and followers after she was seen ditching This Morning for a rival ITV show. The presenter has been back on screens fronting the daytime show on a Friday with her co-host Dermot O'Leary.
Alison Hammond has been happy to "escape" the drama on ITV's This Morning, as she has shared a life update with her followers.The 48 year old has not been on the daytime show this week, as she has been enjoying a break away, at a "party house" just outside of Bristol. As her "chilled" holiday comes to an end, Alison has shared some snaps and videos from her break on Instagram with her followers.
The start date for this year's instalment of Married At First Sight UK has been revealed, just days after the full line-up for the E4 show was shared. Viewers have been eagerly waiting for information about the upcoming series of MAFS, with the seventh season, which aired in October 2022, proving to be immensely popular. Fans will be thrilled to find out they haven't got long to wait, as MAFS UK 2023 will begin airing on E4 on 18 September at 9pm, The Sun has reported.