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The Great British Bake Off makes its return to our screens on Tuesday night (September 13). A fresh batch of amateur culinarians are ready to take on signature, technical and showstopper bakes in a bid to impress the judges - and prove themselves as star baker.

In the midst of the cost of living crisis, where we live and what we pay for our homes has become a huge talking point. With rent costs and house prices skyrocketing, people are more eager than ever to find out what they can afford to buy or rent on today's property market.

Viewers tuning in to This Morning were left divided on Monday morning after a fan of the show was treated to having his energy bills being paid for four months after playing the Spin to Win competition. Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield made their anticipated return to presenting This Morning today after enjoying their annual summer break.

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Nicole Bass proudly displayed her blossoming baby bump as she hosted a star-studded baby shower ahead of the birth of her first child. The 30 year old star, who is now seven months into her pregnancy, is due to give birth in October, and was joined by several of her celebrity pals to celebrate the imminent arrival of her little one.

Police are hunting for four men whose whereabouts are unknown since they have been recalled to prison. Greater Manchester Police are searching for Christopher Kiely, 21 from North Manchester, Lewis Crabtree, 30, from Moston, Klodjan Likaj, 29, from Essex and Marcus Grange, 32, from Blackley.

Congratulations are in order for Bianca Gascoigne who announced the happy news that she is expecting a child. Bianca, 35, made the announcement on Instagram as she shared a unique snap of herself and dad to be Arron Wright. In the picture, Bianca and Arron can be seen surrounded by baby clothes and products, in a recreation of the Knocked Up movie poster.

Love Island beauty Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has addressed talk that she edits her photos as she hit the gym. The stunning actress, from Essex, shared video clips of herself working out ahead of her 28th birthday.

Fans are 'obsessed' as Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti shared their journey after emerging triumphant from the Love Island villa almost two weeks ago. The show winners have been making radio and TV appearances while meeting adoring fans and now they have revealed some exciting news while teasing another big announcement.

Molly Rainford was confirmed as the 10th celebrity to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up.The 21 year old singer from Essex currently appears on CBBC children’s show Nova Jones, playing the part of an 18 year old intergalactic popstar who occupies her time performing in space.The news of her appearance on the show was broken on the official Strictly Instagram page as they posted a short clip with the caption: “Say hello to Molly Rainford, she's an intergalactic pop superstar from @CBBC and she's here to star on #Strictly! @mollyrainford," followed by a dancing woman emoji. After the Strictly news came out, Molly took to Instagram to share her excitment: “The secret’s finally out, I can’t believe it… I’m doing Strictly!! "I already know it’s gonna be an experience of a lifetime & I can’t wait to meet the rest of the @bbcstrictly family I’ll be sharing it with, get me to the dance floor.” Molly burst onto TV screens at the age of eleven in 2012, when she sang Ave Maria and later became the youngest ever finalist of Britain’s Got Talent.

Channel 4’s popular show The Big Breakfast returns on Saturday with hosts AJ Odudu and Mo Gilligan, so we’re here to answer all your burning questions about TV presenter AJ.AJ is a TV presenter best known for presenting some of our fave reality shows such as Big Brother's Bit on the Side in 2013 and Married at first Sight: Afters in 2021.AJ is 34 years old, born on 12 February 1988.AJ was born in Blackburn, Lancashire.AJ is 5’7.Back in 2019 AJ appeared on Celebrity First Dates Hotel and was introduced to Duke, a mortgage broker from Essex, the couple seemed to hit it off with Duke admitting that he wanted to see AJ again.However, whilst neither party seemed to confirm it, the romance didn’t seem to last as she doesn’t even follow him on Instagram anymore, (actions speak louder than words).AJ is currently believed to be single.You might remember AJ on Strictly back in 2021 with partner Kai Widdrington. AJ impressed the judges in week one, topping the leader board for her jive to Gold Dust by DJ Fresh.

Molly Rainford has been confirmed as the 10th celebrity to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up. The news was shared on the official Instagram page as they posted a short clip with the caption: Say hello to Molly Rainford, she's an intergalactic pop superstar from @CBBC and she's here to star on #Strictly! @mollyrainford," followed by a dancing woman emoji.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has revealed that she thought Gemma Owen and Luca Bish would win Love Island 2022 for “obvious reasons”. The Turkish actress from Essex, 27, and her boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti, also 27, triumphed in the dating series with 63.7% of the public vote, while Luca, 23, and Gemma, 19, came second with 14.5%, according to ITV. Speaking on the Capital Radio Breakfast Show on Tuesday, Ekin-Su said that she is “still shocked” that she clinched the title with the Italian business owner.

Loose Women fans were left unimpressed as the show bagged the first live TV interview with Love Island's Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti. The pair, who were crowned the winners of the ITV2 dating show, appeared on the panel show on Monday (August 8).

Love Island fans were stunned by a remark made by host Laura Whitmore while interviewing runners-up Gemma Owen and Luca Bish on Sunday night's reunion show. Nineteen-year-old dressage rider Gemma found love with fishmonger Luca, 23, during their two months in the famous villa in Mallorca.

Stacey Solomon has undergone a big transformation before her wedding to Joe Swash as she showed off her new hairdo for the big day. The Loose Women star has switched up her locks for the ceremony. She has gone back to blonde as she revealed she wanted to look as natural as possible for the wedding.

ITV Love Island star Ekin-Su is related to a famous rapper. Ekin's relative is drill rapper Oakley Neil H T Caesar-Su, otherwise known by stage name Central Cee. When asked what her claim to fame was before going into the villa, Ekin-Su said: "I'm an actress in Turkey on a programme called Kuzey Yildizi.

Rylan Clark has known his rumoured new boyfriend for over a decade, after he met hunk Declan Doyle when the pair auditioned for the X Factor in 2012.

Rylan Clark reportedly 'bonded instantly' with his new boyfriend after they met 10 years ago. The Celebrity Gogglebox star is reportedly dating former Ex On The Beach contestant Declan Doyle.

Rylan Clark and Declan Doyle are allegedly trying to keep their new romance on the "down low" after the pair were spotted kissing on a night out on Saturday (2 July). The pictures were taken in Marylebone, London and the two reality stars could be seen enjoying a moment together as they kissed whilst holding drinks. A source told The Sun that the couple were trying to keep their relationship out the public eye following Rylan's split from ex-husband Dan Neal.

Casa Amor in full swing, the bombshell boys are making moves on the OG girls in a bid to make it back to the main Love Island villa.Monday night’s episode had Love Island fans taking to Twitter after producers showed a clip of Josh Samuel Le Grove and Gemma Owen in bed together, but mistakenly labelled Josh as ‘Deji’ and Gemma as ‘Danica’.Oops, someone’s getting an earful in their morning meeting. Our question is, why were Josh and Danica not sharing a bed?!The goof is caused a stir on Twitter with some saying ‘the producers f***ed up’, while others made light of the mistake and hilariously wrote, ‘are the Love Island team on strike or something?’ Lol.Mistake aside, Josh has an impressive Instagram following of 36k AND fans are already rooting for him and Danica Taylor… do we sense a potential finalist?Here’s the rundown on everything you need to know about the Casa Amor newcomer...He is 22 years old, making him only one year older than his new love interest Danica Taylor.Josh is signed with Nevs models where he models full time but is also a boxer and qualified personal trainer – a man of many talents.He’s from Essex.Josh told ITV 'he’s always been single' but is hoping to settle down with someone who is 'up for a laugh, funny and doesn’t take themselves too seriously', as well as a girl that can 'hold their own'.Monday night’s episode saw Josh and Danica getting cosy after they shared a snog – how romantic.

Love Island's Casa Amor has officially opened its doors for 2022, with this year's line-up of boys unveiled - while the group of girls also teased in last night's episode.

LGBTQ+ personalities" will be joining the line-up for the Pride special episode and throughout this week have been revealing some of the names. The cast included the actors from the Netflix's Heartstopper, Paul Sinha from The Chase and his husband Oliver Levy, Duncan James and Denise van Outen, and many more. Rylan Clark also appeared on our screen once again.

Casa Amor is back - but this time it's the girls heading into Love Island's rival villa to meet a group of new boys. This year's series is set for another huge twist as bosses shake up the infamous Casa Amor week.

Love Island's Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu looks almost unrecognisable in a series of throwback pictures exclusively revealed by OK!. In the charming snaps, the 27-year-old actress from Essex - who has been the centre of juicy drama, heated rows and rib-tickling whit since entering the villa as a bombshell earlier this month - looks worlds away from her adult sassy self. In one of the adorable pics, the self-proclaimed drama queen shows off a stunning set of long-length stick-on acrylic nails, cupping her cheeky chin.

Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu is currently making herself at home in the ITV2 show’s Majorca villa after recently coupling up with Jay Younger. But away from the drama of her secret kisses and tense relationship with Davide Sanclimenti, the 27 year old actress lives a more relaxed life split between Essex and Turkey.

She recently gave birth to twins - her first children - and Frankie Essex looked absolutely stunning as she stepped out with The Only Way is Essex and Love Island stars just weeks after giving birth. The 34 year old was attending a charity event at popular Essex restaurant Sheesh for the Jorja Foundation. Amy Childs has been petitioning to make medical cannabis accessible on the NHS after seeing the plight of little girl Jorja who suffers an extremely rare chromosome abnormality and her father's plight to get access to medical cannabis in the UK to help her condition.

TOWIE stars have been locked in a brutal row as Dan Edgar is accused of being "all over" a co-star. Dan has been accused of flirting with a TOWIE star behind Amber Turner’s back. 32 year old Dan has caused a stir with his comemnts to Ella Rae Wise.

Amber Turner and Dan Edgar's romance has reportedly been hit by a rough patch after claims he "wants a piece" of co-star Ella Rae Wise. Dan, 32, who recently vowed to propose to his other half "very soon" after she dropped hints, was reportedly accused of flirting with the 21 year old during a night out in Essex.

Love Island bombshell Jay Younger ruffled feathers on Wednesday’s episode after sharing a steamy date with Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu. Despite Ekin-Su, 27, being coupled up with fellow Islander Davide Sanclimenti, the Essex beauty vowed to get to know 28 year old Jay and was accused of playing games by beau Davide. And while it's early days, Ekin-Su and Jay’s blossoming relationship seems to be going from strength-to-strength, with a teaser clip showing the pair appearing to share a cheeky kiss together in tonight's episode.

Love Island fans were left in hysterics on Wednesday night as Liam Llewellyn appeared to make a pronunciation gaffe while reading a text message that revealed he had been selected to go on two dates with the new bombshells to arrive in the villa. After spending one night single, Liam is hoping to get lucky in love as he dates both newcomers Afia Tonkmor, 27, and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, 27, in the hopes of coupling up.

TOWIE star, 34, and his fiancée Becky Miesner, 33, shared their first photograph as man and wife following their ceremony in Sorrento, Italy. Make-up artist and salon owner Becky looked absolutely radiant in a plunging lace gown, which featured heavily embellished beaded detailing all over. Mario also shared a snap of Becky posing alone giving a closer look at her pretty gown, holding a bouquet of white roses.

The Baggs family, including dad Terry, mum Lisa and sons Joe and George, have quit Gogglebox. The popular family-of-four from Essex have been on our screens for three series, having joined the popular Channel 4 show in 2020.They cited their reason for leaving as ‘being so busy with other work commitments’, but teased that they are working on exciting new projects, which suggests they could be back on TV in another format. In a joint statement on eldest son, 25 year old Joe’s Instagram page, the family said: “After 3 incredible seasons on Channel 4’s Gogglebox we have taken the decision to leave the show.

Jade Goody's widower Jack Tweed has found love again, 13 years on from the heartbreaking death of the Big Brother legend.

Related: Andrew Fletcher: the pop-loving everyman who held Depeche Mode together His knowledge of the industry was renowned. When his death was announced, the Pet Shop Boys, old confreres from the hit-making 80s, tweeted: “Fletch was a warm, friendly and funny person who loved electronic music and could also give sensible advice about the music business.

Olivia Bowen was forced to hit back at a troll who claimed that she does not work.The former Love Island star took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce that she had begun maternity leave ahead of the birth of her first child, who she and husband Alex Bowen are set to welcome in June. While many wished her well for the next chapter, one person harshly commented: "Maternity leave LOL!!! You do realise you actually have to have a job and work to be on maternity leave?" Olivia fired back as she revealed just how hard she works by listing her achievements such as "running two businesses, owning two buy to let properties, and having her own podcast".

Former Love Islander Olivia Bowen has officially started her maternity leave ahead of the birth of her first child who is due to arrive in June.The 28 year old from Essex, who famously came second on Love Island in 2016 with now-husband Alex Bowen, shared the news with fans on Instagram as she marked day one of her maternity leave with a well earned bit of self-care. Sharing a series of photos from her time at Regents Park Aesthetics, the mum to be told fans she was just settling down to enjoy a “Mum On the Glow pregnancy facial”.