Kerry Katona lands last-minute job as she takes over from huge TV star

This Morning's Cat Deeley broke down in tears during Thursday's show after watching a segment about a life-saving dog, forcing co-host Ben Shephard to take over presenting duties.The TV host, 47, was left struggling to speak whilst introducing a guest, whose dog had saved his life, after becoming emotional at the extraordinary story. Kerry Irving joined Cat and Ben in the This Morning studio on Thursday 25th April to chat about his late dog Max, who was his therapy dog before dying aged 14 in 2022.

Scott McTominay, Antony and Harry Maguire are all set to be available for Manchester United in their FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City.

Josie Gibson recently addressed why she didn't get the main hosting gig on This Morning but while she's still very much part of the show and making frequent appearances, viewers - and shoppers - are set to see more of her as her new role has been revealed.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Maya Boyd will take over the title role in Broadway‘s “& Juliet.” She joins the cast directly from the company of “Merrily We Roll Along,” where she made her Broadway debut earlier this year while simultaneously completing her senior year at the University of Michigan. But there’s something Boyd has to take care of before she assumes the lead in the new show.

The BBC has finally announced who will take over as host on the airwaves for Steve Wright's Pick of the Pops show on Radio 2 following his tragic passing earlier this year.

Kerry Katona has opened up about her own experience with cruel comments in the past as she discusses how she feels about the Met being urged to reopen its investigation of Caroline Flack’s arrest case before her death. The former Atomic Kitten singer also opens up about her last-minute experiences in panto in Nottingham, after she was called in to take the place of Louie Spence - and how she can't wait to find the time to sit down and watch new Netflix film Scoop, about the notorious interview Prince Andrew gave to Newsnight's Emily Maitlis. Elsewhere in the column, Kerry discusses her eldest, son Max turning 16, who fans say looks incredibly like his famous mum - and what he was planning to do to celebrate the important milestone.

Former Death in Paradise star Ben Miller has shared his thoughts on which star should step into Ralf Little’s shoes following his departure, after he bowed out of the show at the conclusion of series 13. Although no news has yet been announced about which star is set to take over from Ralf, who had played DI Neville Parker for the last four years, Ben didn’t hold back when he shared his own suggestions for the new lead role.

Hannah Waddingham is stepping into some royal shoes, taking over a significant role from Kate Middleton. The Sex Education and Ted Lasso actress could hardly contain her excitement after being named the Godmother of Princess Cruise Line's latest ship, Sun Princess, following its maiden voyage in February this year. Following the announcement, the 49 year old actress revealed that the new role holds a special place in her heart due to a touching family connection to the marine industry.

Anton Danyluk and Georgia Harrison's relationship has sparked concerns from fans after she was spotted on a night out recently with Love Island co-star Chris Taylor.

The Hives have been forced to cancel their Dublin show due to Storm Kathleen – but have announced a surprise Sheffield gig.The Swedish garage rock band are nearing the end of their UK/IE tour, where they were initially due to stop by Dublin’s 3Olympia on April 8.However, after receiving news of Storm Kathleen, the band took to social media to announce a rescheduled Dublin date. They also unveiled a last-minute gig at Sheffield’s Leadmill.“Bad news! Storm Kathleen means we are having to postpone our Dublin show at 3Olympia by 1 week,” they wrote on X/Twitter.

Stephen Mulhern had to unexpectedly withdraw from his appearance on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway this week due to illness. The beloved TV star, aged 47, is said to have let the production team know on the morning of Saturday, 6 April, that he was too under the weather to make it to the West London studios, though the specifics of his condition remain under wraps.

One year on since the tragic death of TV legend Paul O’Grady, his iconic show For The Love of Dogs will once again be returning to our screens, this time with This Morning and GBBO star Alison Hammond at the helm.The show, which follows the day to day running of Battersea Dogs and Cats home as it tries to find forever homes for countless animals in need, was previously hosted by Paul for 11 years, and even counted Alison among it’s regular viewers up until his death. Now, stepping into Paul’s shoes to continue showcasing the work of the phenomenal charity, Alison will come face to face to a wide variety of dogs during her time at the centre, and will even roll her sleeves up to muck in and help with the day to day running of Battersea.

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have confirmed that they are getting a divorce after almost 14 years of marriage. In a joint statement released on Instagram, they said: 'In 2023, we jointly filed to end our marriage. We have always prioritized our privacy and have been quietly working through this change.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have returned to host This Morning as new presenting duo Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard take a break for Easter. And it seems that Alison and Dermot are proving rather popular with viewers. Body language expert Darren Stanton has insisted that while Cat and Ben are total professionals, they just cannot compete with Alison and Dermot’s natural chemistry and charm.

Scandal-scarred Felicity Huffman has finally landed an acting job.Huffman, 61, who served 11 days in jail for her involvement in the nationwide 2019 Varsity Blues college admissions scandal, will play a “brilliant biological scientist” on a Season 2 episode of “Criminal Minds: Evolution” on Paramount+.The news comes two months after the former “Desperate Housewives” star said it was hard for her to find acting roles since getting out of the hoosegow in October 2020. She appeared in one episode of ABC’s “The Good Doctor” last year.“I walk into the room with it. I did it.

Kerry Katona has weighed in on the speculation that Lucien Laviscount and Shakira could be dating after he starred in her new music video. Lucien, 31, and Kerry, 43, first sparked up a romance when they both appeared in the Celebrity Big Brother house back in 2011 and dated briefly after leaving the house - even taking part in an exclusive photoshoot with OK!.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” arrived on Friday to critical acclaim, ushering listeners into her new era.

They've only been in their new roles for less than one month, but Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley will be taking a break from presenting This Morning.The duo - who made their debut on the ITV show on 11 March - will be absent from screens over the Easter period as they enjoy some time off. Cat, 47, announced that she and Ben, 49, will be taking a "holiday" during Thursday's (28 March) episode of This Morning. It has not been confirmed how long the pair will be absent from the show for.

Love Is Blind eclipsed Avatar: The Last Airbender to take No. 1 on the Nielsen streaming charts as Season 6 of the reality dating series started to heat up.

After 40 years of delighting audiences on ITV soap Coronation Street as mechanic Kevin Webster, actor Michael Le Vell has revealed he has taken on another brand new job on the soap in addition to his on-screen role.The 59 year old actor has swapped his mechanic overalls to become a tour guide on the new All Star Tours taking place on the iconic Manchester set, which will allow die hard fans to come face to face with their on screen heroes while exploring the cobbles. Priced at £45 per person, the tour takes place at the Salford studios where the show is filmed and will see a number of Corrie legends, including Andy Whyment and Simon Gregson taking part in a regular tour rota, in addition to carrying out their usual on-screen roles.