ITV Dancing On Ice star reveals health battle that left them 'unable to cook or get on a train'

Vera star David Leon, who plays Joe Ashworth, has addressed the future of the ITV drama.The actor played Joe in the first four seasons of Vera, before Kenny Doughty's Aiden Healy stepped in to fill his place. But after Doughty decided to leave the show after almost a decade in 2023, Vera's leading star Brenda Blethyn admitted she wanted to quit as well. It seems that Leon's return might have kept Brenda on board, however, as he agreed to return for the 13th series.

A Faithful from the The Traitors UK shared a major clue which hints at one of the show's most shocking twists. Kyra was a Faithful murdered in the first episodes of the 2023 BBC series, hosted by Claudia Winkleman.The 21-year-old, who was one of the youngest contestants on the second instalment, has now reflected on her elimination and the contestants who survived. Speaking on the new podcast, The Traitors: Uncloaked, Kyra said that she was shocked to find out the twist that Diane is the mother of fellow contestant Ross.The group foreseen a twist and guessed that two family members might be hiding in plain sight.

Just one year after making her TV debut in the Winter 2023 series of Love Island, former contestant Rosie Seabrook has given up on the hope of finding love in the UK after failing to meet her perfect partner on the show. Packing her bags in the hope of finding her dream date overseas, Rosie has swapped her British city life for celebrity hot-spot Dubai after falling in love with the sun-soaked lifestyle that is a far cry from her former London home.Taking to social media to document her first week in the United Arab Emirates, Rosie explained just how different things had been.

Will Mellor was left "fuming" after playing Lee Castleton, a victim of the Post Office scandal, in ITV's series Mr Bates vs The Post Office.The series tells the true story of Alan Bates and his fight for justice following the Post Office scandal in the late 90s. The cast, alongside Will, 47, includes Toby Jones, Katherine Kelly, Amy Nuttall, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Monica Dolan, Lia Williams and Alex Jennings.There are four episodes in the series, with all of them available to watch on ITVX. After filming, Will questioned how those responsible for the crisis could live with themselves and labelled it as "vile" that former Post Office boss Paula Vennells received a CBE.

Former Coronation Street star Chris Fountain took to social media to share an emotional tribute to his grandad who tragically passed away.

Fans of ITV's The Masked Singer are throughly enjoying more crazy costumes, shock celebrity cameos and lively banter between judges Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross in series five, which kicked off on Saturday, 30 December. Sadly, Grammy Award-winning singer Dionne Warwick was the first celebrity to be voted off after host Joel Dommett revealed she was Weather.The Soul legend - who at 85 was also one of the show's oldest ever contestants - didn't seem to be surprised at the turn of events, though.

Zara Lackenby-Brown has announced she won't be appearing on Love Island: All Stars, even though she was "open" to going into the villa for a second time.The 26 year old, who appeared on the winter edition of Love Island in 2023, admitted she'd been informed she "did not make the cut" for the new All Stars series, which kicks off in January, in a new Youtube video. Zara began by saying: "Of course it would have been nice to have been given a chance to go back into the villa. And I know a lot of you are wondering if I'll be making an appearance on All Stars in January." She continued: "First of all, just want to say there's a lot that goes into a decision like that to go back onto the same reality TV show that you just left.

This Morning's Holly Jay-Smith has her fans worried after she posted photos from a hospital bed.The Coupon Queen told her many followers that she had two bone tumours in her leg and had to have an operation. She shared: "I wanted to post this now as I'm ready to put 2023 behind me. A few months ago I found out I had two bone tumours in my left leg which had caused major destruction in my lower tibia.

Coronation Street is set to say goodbye to another beloved character, as Lisa George, who plays Beth Tinker, is reportedly leaving the show after 13 years. The Sun reports that Lisa will be exiting next year, with a source stating: "Lisa has been on Corrie for a long time and she's had some great storylines." "She's become a firm fan favourite with her comedy scenes but has had viewers sobbing in heartbreaking plots like Sinead's death. She loves Corrie and it's in her bones but she feels now is the right time to move on and take on new challenges." OK! has contacted ITV for comment.

Love Island finalist Paul Knops looks unrecognisable and completely different five years on from starring on the hit ITV2 dating show. Former reality star Paul found fame on the programme in 2018 when he finished in second place alongside Scottish beauty Laura Anderson. But things quickly turned sour when they decided to split and Paul accused the ex air hostess of moving on with Islander Max Morley "weeks" before he ended their romance.

Coronation Street's Channique Sterling-Brown, who plays Dee-Dee Bailey, has surprised fans with a link to Emmerdale. The 26 year old actress joined the popular ITV soap in 2022 and recently appeared on The Big Soap Quiz: Coronation Street v Emmerdale.

The Chase star Jenny Ryan has opened up on experiencing "paralysing anxiety" in her career, as she shared how she's fought not to let her struggles in life "define her". The Bolton-born chaser, who is a quiz genius on the ITV fan-favourite gameshow, talked about her personal difficulties amid her friend and co-star Paul Sinha's own health issues with Parkinson's disease.

Coronation Street's Simon Barlow, played by Alex Bain, is reportedly leaving the ITV soap after 15 years, after he first joined the show as a seven year old Simon in 2008. A source claimed that while Alex is "sad to be leaving", he is "excited about the future".They told The Sun: "Alex is sad to be leaving Coronation Street because it really is like a family - but he realises that the time is right to move on," adding, "He's very excited about the future and other opportunities." Since he first stepped foot on the Corrie cobbles, Alex has been at the centre of some gripping storylines, including domestic abuse and a dramatic plot where he lashed out at his cousin, Amy Barlow.

told Variety, about her starring role in the 2023 musical movie adaptation of the famous Alice Walker novel. It also got adapted into Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated 1985 film, starring Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey, a 2005 Broadway musical, and a 2015 revival.“The Little Mermaid” star Halle Bailey is also in the 2023 movie.

Loose Women stars were left shocked over Kaye Adams' X-rated joke about Denise Welch on the latest instalment of the hit ITV daytime show.The episode on Thursday, 21 December, saw Kaye Adams, Katie Piper, Denise Welch and Jane Moore, on the panel, with Loose Women's Josie Gibson joining them.The ladies were clearly in the festive spirit as they laughed and joked - with Kaye making a particularly raunchy quip.They were discussing their preparedness for Christmas, as Katie, 40, said she ordered her online festive food shop in May of this year. As the rest of the women praised Katie, she revealed: "My mum bought me a hostess trolley for my birthday", as Denise, 65, joked: "Now you're talking!" Kaye, 60, then cheekily said: "Denise likes a hostess trolley, she likes to be bent over backwards over it!" Denise's mouth dropped open in shock at the comment, with the panel and audience dissolving into raucous laughter.

Love Island runner-up Lana Jenkins, who came second with Ron Hall in this year's winter edition of the ITV2 series, has suffered after her new makeup advert for Rimmel London was taken off-air. The promotion saw Lana appearing in new video spots for the brand on Facebook from September, but advertising regulators have now pulled them and called the message "inappropriate".The clip saw 25 year old Lana, who is a make-up artist herself and returned to her job months after the show, applying Rimmel products to her face and smiling at the camera, as the stunning beauty swept concealer and foundation across her skin.

Loose Women's Coleen Nolan has revealed a terrifying health scare that left her unable to breathe, as doctors told her she was at risk of emphysema.The 58 year old TV star took to Instagram to share the news as she revealed that the health prognosis finally got her to give up smoking. Coleen took to Instagram to post a video where she sat holding a hot drink as she addressed the camera and said: "Guys, I have big news. Big life changing news for me," as words at the top read: "Hardest thing I've ever done." She went on: "For those who know me, I have been a heavy smoker, and I've tried everything over the year." Coleen said that she's tried "patches, vaping, tablets, everything" but admitted that none of them had ever worked for her.

Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson was crowned King of the Jungle earlier this month after he won the hearts of the nation and his fellow camp mates. Sam took home the I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! winner's title, beating former boxer and runner up Tony Bellew, and broadcaster Nigel Farage, who came in third place. However, thanks to recent information, it's been revealed that this result could have gone very differently.

Mark Labbett has left fans stunned with his epic weight-loss transformation in recent years.

The entire Gogglebox cast headed to London for the show's Christmas party, including rarely-seen voiceover star Craig Cash, who narrates the iconic E4 show. Actor and comedian Craig, 63, began narrating Gogglebox back in 2016 and his hilarious comments have become an integral part of the hit family show.