Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has confirmed her future on the cobbles as she prepares to take a break. While the actress won't be using her time off to put her feet up, she'll instead be treading the boards as she returns to her theatre roots.
16.02.2024 - 16:46 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Lorraine Kelly has revealed that her debut novel, The Island Swimmer, owes its existence to Sir David Attenborough.
While on The Graham Norton Show, the Scots star shared a funny story about how a photo of her with Sir David helped her get wi-fi access in Zimbabwe.
Lorraine told the BBC One show: "The wi-fi was terrible, so I went to the anti-poaching station to use theirs. They were a bit reluctant until I showed them a picture on my phone of me and David Attenborough.
"They were like, 'Oh my God, you've met him?'. Of course, he's like a god there so I got the wi-fi. The book is here because of David Attenborough. He doesn't know, or indeed care, I am sure."
She also spoke about her time on ITV's The Masked Singer as Owl, where she sang Happy Talk by Captain Sensible. She described it as "such good fun".
"I didn't tell anyone about it except my husband. It was madness, but such good fun," she said.
"I am 65 this year and I have decided just to do silly things, and this was very silly."
On the show, Lorraine was joined by American actress Jodie Foster, British actress Olivia Colman, comedian Wanda Sykes, Dune stars Austin Butler and Josh Brolin, Scottish DJ Calvin Harris and singer Rag'n'Bone Man.
Elvis star Butler has opened up about his "strange appearance" in the upcoming sci-fi film Dune: Part Two, where he plays the bald villain Feyd-Rautha.
He revealed: "I had another film coming up and the director begged me not to shave my head. So I had to have three hours of makeup to give me a bald head and no eyebrows. It was incredible."
Oscar-winning actress Foster, who stars as detective Liz Danvers in the new series of True Detective: Night Country, described her character as "racist, selfish and very horny". She said: "She is
Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has confirmed her future on the cobbles as she prepares to take a break. While the actress won't be using her time off to put her feet up, she'll instead be treading the boards as she returns to her theatre roots.
Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver had a cheeky warning for her son during a live TV appearance as she said 'it's my time'. The actress has been seen taking on new roles away from the cobbles where she is famed for playing Eileen Grimshaw.
Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has shown off her new look ahead of taking on a new role away from the cobbles. The actress is set to take a brief break away from playing Weatherfield's Eileen Grimshaw in the ITV soap as she takes to the stage.
Janey Godley opened up about living with her terminal cancer diagnosis and how she's taking steps to make things easier for her family.
This Morning is ready for a refresh on ITV, with the show welcoming two new faces onto the sofa – Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley.The pair are replacing Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield after months of hosting hearsay, and it’s an exciting gig to get – although Ben admits he’s most excited to leave the Good Morning Britain wake-up calls behind. “Not having to get up so early and to be able to have a lie-in is quite high up there with what I’m looking forward to,” laughs Ben, 49.
Despite being surrounded by an array of delicious cakes, biscuits and pastries during his time presenting The Great British Bake Off, star Matt Lucas managed to lose an impressive amount of weight. In contrast to many others who gained a few pounds during the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, Matt spent his time slimming down.
Susanna Reid has been flooded with support and praise as she admitted to feeling 'overwhelmed' over her latest achievement. The Good Morning Britain star was able to enjoy the Royal Television Society's latest awards on Wednesday night (February 28) knowing she didn't have to be up for a stint on the ITV news programme the next day.
Sting still owns the famous codpiece that he wore in David Lynch’s 1984 film version of Dune.The musician played the role of Feyd-Rautha in the film – the nephew of and heir to Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Kenneth McMillan). In one memorable scene in the film, Sting is naked, apart from a bright blue winged codpiece.Now, Austin Butler, who plays the same character in the second part of Denis Villeneuve’s new film adaptation of Dune, has revealed that Sting told him personally that he still owns the legendary item of clothing.“Sting obviously played the part in David Lynch’s [version],” Butler said during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week.
BRIT Awards 2024 this weekend, Chase & Status have been announced as the winners of Producer Of The Year.The BRITs are set to take place on Saturday (March 2) at the O2 in London, where Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding, Dua Lipa, Jungle, Kylie Minogue, RAYE, Rema and Tate McRae are set to perform.Chase & Status – who will also perform on the night with Becky Hill – will take home the prestigious award, which has previously been won by Harris, David Guetta and Steve Mac.“We couldn’t be more proud – we’ve been flying the flag for British music now for a long time, we’re super proud of all the music that has come out of the UK,” said Chase & Status, aka Saul Milton and Will Kennard, in a press statement. “As producers, and as a creative duo, I think we are probably in one of the best places we’ve been.”iconic of @chaseandstatus to be arriving at the 2024 BRIT Awards as winnerssss of Producer of the Year.
ITV star Lorraine Kelly has opened up about her struggles after successfully challenging a £1.2 million tax bill in 2019 for income tax and national insurance contributions by HMRC.The 64 year old Scottish presenter, who has been the face of her own ITV show since 2010, argued in court that she is a self-employed freelancer who "presents a persona", and therefore should not be taxed as an ITV employee. Although the judge ruled in her favour, Lorraine has now confessed her regret over the situation, explaining that she 'just wanted to forget' about the whole situation after winning the case.
Lorraine Kelly admitted she's got one huge regret despite dodging a tax bill for an eye-watering £1.2m
Lorraine Kelly has opened up about her deep regret over a pivotal event in her life. After enduring a lengthy tax battle with HMRC in 2019, Lorraine voiced her one major regret about the whole episode.
The BRIT Awards is landing on ITV1, as the biggest stars on the British music scene descend on the O2 in the hope of taking home a glorious gong. But for Love Island ’s Maya Jama, it’s an honour just to be on stage hosting. “It’s been a dream since I was a teenager, so I’m super over the moon,” she smiles.
Ben Shephard left his colleagues Lorraine Kelly and Kate Garraway in fits of laughter on Thursday morning's Good Morning Britain as he accidentally swore live on air.
Coronation Street star Matt Millburn was quick to correct Lorraine Kelly when she suggested his mum has been helping him with his affair storyline. The actor appeared on the presenter's ITV show on Wednesday (February 21) to talk about his latest storyline in the soap.
Lisa Riley has posted an emotional tribute to her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Robin Windsor, who has sadly died aged 44.
lion about the perils of moviemaking.The 61-year-old star of “True Detective: Night Country” recalled what could have been the first and last role of her life after a scary run-in with a lion during filming for the 1972 Disney film “Napoleon and Samantha.”“We finished a take and I was going up the hill and all I remember is I remember seeing his mane come around and then he picked me up sideways, shook me in his mouth and turned me around,” Foster, 61, said while appearing on “The Graham Norton Show.” “Every single person on the crew was running in the opposite direction and I’m like sideways watching everybody,” added the “Silence of the Lambs” star. “And they took their equipment, too.”Foster’s pronouncement, which was made in tones of amusement, left Olivia Colman, Wanda Sykes and Scottish host Lorraine Kelly shocked.
Lorraine Kelly has given a rare insight into former ITV presenter Phillip Schofield's life a year after his sudden departure from ITV. Phillip, 61, stunned fans last year when he quit his role at This Morning and subsequently admitted to an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger colleague.The fallout of saw him axed from ITV entirely and dropped by his agent.
Kylie Minogue is set to receive a BRITs Global Icon award at this year’s ceremony.The Australian pop star – who is also nominated for international artist of the year – will perform at the awards on March 2 at London’s O2 arena.The Global Icon award recognises “truly exceptional artists”, and will celebrate Minogue’s five decades in music, during which she has released 16 studio albums.She will join previously announced performers Dua Lipa and Raye.“I am beyond thrilled to be honoured with the global icon award and to be joining a roll call of such incredible artists,” said Minogue in a statement (via BBC).2024 #BRITs Global Icon winner… @kylieminogue!the queen herself will also be taking the stageyou won't wanna miss ittune in Sat 2 March x pic.twitter.com/qGIhriKEOu— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) February 12, 2024“The UK has always been a home from home so the Brits have a very special place in my heart.
Chloe Madeley has given an update on her 18-month-old daughter's health after revealing she was rushed into hospital. The doting mum, 36, who is the daughter of Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley, confirmed the news on her Instagram over the weekend.