Selena Gomez just dropped her first new song of 2024!
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Joanne Froggatt is currently starring in the new ITV series Breathtaking, as Dr Abbey Henderson, an NHS doctor working during the Covid pandemic.
The three-part drama series launched today (19 February) and is just one of the huge TV roles the actress has secured over her impressive career. Speaking about her new role, Joanne told Mail Online: "Soon after I began reading the first episode I started to cry.
That’s never happened to me before in 27 years reading scripts. Nothing I’ve been asked to be a part of has affected me, or shocked me, in the way this story did." Joanne, 43, has also starred in TV shows The Bill, Bad Girls, Robin Hood, Liar and Sherwood, along with being the voice of Wendy in the kids show Bob The Builder.
One of her most well-known roles is as Anna Bates in Downtown Abbey which saw her receive three Emmy nominations and scoop up the 2014 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. As the recognised actress returns to our screens, let's take a look at her life away from the spotlight. From her heartbreaking split to her newfound romance...
Sad split Joanna was previously married to James Cannon after the couple tied the knot in October 2012. In an interview in 2015, she described their marriage as "perfect" as she gushed: "He's passionate about film and theatre, so we have a common interest – and he's not in the business, so it's perfect." But in 2020, after eight years of marriage, they called time on their relationship. Announcing the split, Joanna said at the time: "We've been separated for a little while.
Selena Gomez just dropped her first new song of 2024!
Coronation Street's Alan Halsall has been keeping busy following his reported split from co-star girlfriend, Tisha Merry.The pair, who met on the set of the popular ITV soap, went public with their relationship in May 2019 after months of rumours. However, Alan, who has played Tyrone Hobbs since 1998, and Tisha, who portrayed Steph Britton from 2013 to 2018, have reportedly decided to part ways. Alan, 41, hasn't spoken about the alleged break-up yet, but he's been distracting himself with some retail therapy.
EastEnders fans were given a startling blast from the past during Tuesday’s (20 February) visit to Albert Square, as Denise Fox sought out advice from serial killer Lucas Johnson to help try and cope with the guilt of having been complicit to Keanu Taylor’s death. As regular viewers will know, Keanu was fatally stabbed to death on Christmas Day by Linda Carter as she tried to stop him from strangling her friend Sharon Watts, but rather than come clean about the crime, Linda, along with the rest of The Six decided to cover up the murder and even buried the body beneath Kathy’s cafe! But in the wake of the harrowing incident, Denise in particular has been struggling with psychosis and even hallucinations of the dead and buried Keanu - and sought advice from her former pastor Lucas who was serving time in prison for multiple murders himself! Yet while Lucas may have had a deadly streak on screen, actor Don Gilet couldn’t be further from his villainous alter-ego.
From hosting Late Night Lycett to Travel Man, comedian Joe Lycett is always popping up on our screens in one way or another. And this time, he's tackling dirty water in Joe Lycett vs Sewage. The TV presenter is investigating the state of the UK's sewage network in tonight's Channel 4 documentary.
Ellie Leach recently took to the red carpet to unveil a brand-new hairstyle.The Strictly Come Dancing winner, 22, showed off her new fringe at the TV Choice Awards earlier this month, and wowed fans with the stunning style. After the event, Ellie shared her new look on Instagram, and fans were quick to shower her with compliments.
Joanne Froggatt has returned to TV screens this week, starring in the new ITV drama Breathtaking, focusing on what it was like being on the NHS frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic. The actress plays an NHS doctor who leads her team on a desperate struggle to deal with the first wave of patients, infected by the virus.
Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy leads a quiet life away from the spotlight with his wife and two sons.
Danny Jones delighted viewers and his six year old son as he was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer and was unveiled as Piranha.The hit ITV show saw the McFly singer hide his identity for weeks as he performed behind the mask, including from his family. Danny, 37, shot to fame when he joined McFly as one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist alongside bandmates Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter, and Harry Judd.The band made their debut in 2004 with their smash hit single 5 Colours in Her Hair which reached number one, later releasing fan favourites All About You and Obviously.
Canadian-born ice skater Simon Proulx-Sénécal has been making turning heads on the Dancing on Ice rink with his impressive performances alongside partner Amber Davies. However, beyond the glitz and glamour of the Dancing On Ice stage, here’s what we know about Simon's life off-screen.
Amanda Abbington took to Instagram with her partner, former Britain's Got Talent stuntman Jonathan Goodwin, to check in on their fans.The former Strictly Come Dancing star filmed the slightly chaotic video with her fiancé in their living room in selfie mode, where they announced that they missed their followers and wanted to catch up with them. "Hello.
TV star Alex Jones is best known for fronting BBC's The One Show but away from the cameras, the Welsh presenter and her husband Charlie Thomson, who is from New Zealand, live a regular life with their young family in their London home.The couple share three children together: Teddy, six, Kit, four, and Annie, two. Alex, met insurance broker Charlie at a party back in 2011 and they announced their engagement four years later. She said at the time that she didn't want an over-the-top wedding saying: "It'll be just with our close friends and family and a day when everybody can have a bit of a laugh." The happy couple tied the knot on New Year's Eve in 2015 in a private ceremony at Cardiff Castle.
The One Show star Jermaine Jenas, known for his football career and now a popular TV presenter, lives a luxurious life away from the BBC cameras.The 40 year old star resides in a plush £1 million mansion in Hertfordshire with his wife Ellie Penfold and their three children. Jermaine had an impressive football career, playing for top Premier League teams like Aston Villa, Queens Park Rangers, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur. He even played for England before retiring in 2016 due to a knee injury, reports MyLondon.
Coronation Street's school bully Mason Radcliffe - played by Luca Toolan - has been causing chaos in the show with his intense storylines.
Helen Mirren made a statement about AI while accepting her Lifetime Achievement award at the 37th Annual American Cinematheque Awards on Thursday night (February 15) in Beverly Hills, Ohio.
Ever since James Chase arrived on our screens as Thomas ’Tom’ King back in April 2023, the 28 year old actor has quickly become a firm favourite among Emmerdale fans. Whether it was his swoon-worthy looks or his enigmatic personality, James’ portrayal quickly intrigued many viewers about what may lay in store for the character in the coming months.
The Apprentice has returned for its 18th series, and one of the contestants is Dr Asif Munaf who has a lot to prove after facing the brutal boardroom last week in the bottom three. Some viewers might remember him from another business TV show, Dragons' Den, where he tried to get a £50,000 investment for his Smoothie brand DATE.
For over twenty years, Irish actor Allen Leech has been delighting audiences with his phenomenal performance skills and stellar on-screen presence, with the much loved star dabbling in everything from period dramas to Oscar winning movies throughout his impressive career. But while most of us will know him best for playing Tom Branson in Downton Abbey, or his memorable turn as Paul Prenter in Bohemian Rhapsody, this week fans will be able to catch Allen in a brand new drama for Channel 5, called Too Good To Be True.
Comedian Aisling Bea is back on our screens, starring in Channel 4's new romantic drama, Alice & Jack. The six-part series tells the story of two people who fall head over heels for one another after meeting on a blind date. Aisling plays Lynn, Jack's wife and mother of his child.
Love Island fans 'freaked out' when they spotted an unwelcome detail in the show villa. Eagle-eyed viewers watching Tuesday night's instalment, 13 February, even said they were left feeling 'sick' over the unpleasant moment.The show opened with the results of the heart rate challenge causing a stir among the Islanders, especially Tom Clare and Molly Smith.
Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer A spinoff to Dustin Thao‘s New York Times bestselling YA book “You’ve Reached Sam” has been set up at Penguin‘s Dutton Children’s Books imprint in a seven-figure deal following a heated auction between multiple bidders. A TikTok sensation, Thao’s debut novel “You’ve Reached Sam” centers on 17-year-old Julie following the death of her boyfriend Sam. When a heartbroken Julie calls Sam’s cellphone to listen to his voicemail, Sam miraculously picks up the phone and they begin an otherworldly relationship.