Love Island superfan Judi Love's verdict before final: 'I have a soft spot for Will'

ITV has revealed the air date for Paul O’Grady’s For The Love Of Dogs show following his sudden death earlier this week. National treasure and activist Paul, who made his big break as Drag Queen Lily Savage, tragically passed away on Wednesday.

Charlene White has penned a touching tribute to her Loose Women colleague as he leaves the show following a 15-year stint.

Actress Linda Thorson said her friend Paul O’Grady was “so happy” and “full of life” when she spoke to him hours before his death aged 67.The Avengers star, also known for being on the ITV soap Emmerdale, described the drag queen turned TV and radio presenter as a “king among men” who “really cared about me”. O’Grady, who began on the nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday evening, his partner, Andre Portasio, said in a statement.Tributes have been flooding in for the comedian, including from the Queen Consort, Sir Elton John, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies and MPs.Thorson, who said she first met the presenter on early-morning show The Big Breakfast, told Good Morning Britain: “Paul rang me on Tuesday, the day before yesterday, at three o’clock and we spoke for an hour.

Beninese artist and songwriter Angélique Kidjo, Estonian composer Arvo Pärt and Island Records founder Chris Blackwell have been announced as the recipients of this year’s Polar Music Prize.They will be presented with their prizes and 600,000 Swedish Kroner at a ceremony in Stockholm on 23 May, which will be livestreamed on YouTube if you fancy watching it.Bigging up this year’s winners, the prize’s MD Marie Ledin says: “Angélique Kidjo is an inspirational artist, she constantly explores and challenges and is one of the greatest singer-songwriters in international music. We are THRILLED to be recognising her talent and shining a light on her important work with the Batonga Foundation”.“Arvo Pärt is one of the most incredible composers the world has ever seen, and his beautiful music has touched audiences around the globe”, she adds.

Elton John has paid tribute to Paul O’Grady after news of his death was announced earlier today (March 29).O’Grady, the TV presenter, actor and comedian known for his scouse drag queen persona Lily Savage and hosting shows including Blankety Blank, died last night (March 28) at the age of 67.John is among a host of celebrities who has remembered the star. In particular, the musician praised O’Grady for his support of LGBTQ+ rights and his AIDS and HIV activism.“Saddening news to hear of Paul O’Grady’s passing this morning,” John began his message on Instagram alongside a photo of the pair.“A brilliant entertainer, wit, and supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and the fight against AIDS and HIV who I was fortunate enough to spend time with including when he hosted @davidfurnish’s and my Stag Party before our Civil Partnership in 2005.A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)“Thank you for all the joy you brought into the world, Paul.

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Christine Lampard and her Loose Women colleagues bid a sad farewell to a co-star as Tom Sage, the show's deputy editor, left for pastures new.The mum-of-two shared a warm tribute to her friend and co-star, as she penned: "We love this man @tomsage1984 he's off to work in pastures new on the new @neighbours in Oz. I'm going to miss this face."Christine shared an insight into Tom's farewell party, where he was presented with a classic Australian outback hat.There was also a selfie that involved many of Christine's fellow panellists including Judi Love, Ruth Langsford, Katie Piper, Frankie Bridge, Nadia Sawalha, Jane Moore, Kaye Adams, Brenda Edwards and Charlene White.

Loose Women panellists - Kaye Adams, Judi Love, Nadia Sawalha and Jane Moore - paid an emotional farewell to their co-star, Tom, on Friday's episode. As the latest instalment came to an end, Kaye, 60, shared an announcement about deputy editor Tom's departure and last day after working with ITV for 15 years.The Scottish presenter said: "Listen that's it from us for today.

Loose Women star Judi Love was forced to apologise when she accidentally broke one of TV's golden rules. The comedian was back on the ITV lunchtime show's panel on Friday (March 24) alongside Kaye Adams, Nadia Sawalha and Jane Moore.

Judi Love has revealed it was an "honour" to follow in the footsteps of the late Paula Yates for the comeback of The Big Breakfast, as the Loose Women star confessed to re-watching footage of the presenter's On The Bed interviews. In her exclusive column, only available to OK! VIPs, Judi said of the documentary, which followed the life of the TV presenter: "The documentary about Paula Yates that aired last week was an incredible watch. It reminded us all how talented she was as a TV presenter." Here, Judi, 42, also talks about why she was disappointed Angela Bassett didn't win an Oscar as she prepares for her stand-up tour...

The Stephen Bear revenge porn case has dominated headlines for the last few months, after Stephen was found guilty of sharing a video of himself having sex with former Love Island star Georgia Harrison on the adult content website OnlyFans.The couple had consensual sex in Stephen's garden a couple of years ago, however, unbeknownst to Georgia, the intimate moment was captured on Stephen's CCTV cameras, and he later uploaded the footage to the subscription site.The 33 year old, who has starred on a number of reality TV shows, denied the charges but was convicted of two counts of revenge porn and one count of voyeurism after a trial in December. On March 3, Stephen was jailed for a total of 21 months after a jaw-dropping trial, which saw him unapologetic for his crimes, as well as swearing in court and turning up the law-house in very extravagant outfits.

Fans went wild earlier this year when it was revealed that David Schwimmer would be entering the country's most famous tent. The Friends icon was named among the 20 famous faces taking part in this year's celebrity version of The Great British Bake Off.

Top Gun: Maverick, there are a handful of fellow members of the LGBTQ community who have won the Best Original Song Oscar.Elton JohnTo this day, Elton John remains the only LGBTQ artist to snag Best Original Song at the Oscars more than once.The piano player won his first trophy back in 1994, and interestingly enough, he actually beat himself for the prize. In fact, John and collaborator and lyricist Tim Rice claimed three of the five spots in the category that year with their work from Disney’s The Lion King.The duo collected the trophy for “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” and they were also nominated for the honor for both “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata.John would go on to double his loot in 2019 with the track “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from his own bio pic Rocketman.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Elton John is just one “E” away from being an EGOT, and there was no mistaking that an event for Television Academy members at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre Monday night was not just about celebrating the success of Disney+’s livestreamed Dodger Stadium special from last November, but about reminding potential voters that the star lacks just one vowel in his crown. Following a screening of a condensed version of “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium,” moderator Dave Karger, of TCM fame, asked, “Ben Winston, you have 12 Emmys; Elton has five Grammys, two Oscars, and a Tony. So combined, there’s an EGOT on this state. Would you be willing to share?” Replied Fulwell 73 Productions’ Winston, who produced the special, “We’re all members of the Television Academy, and I think that we take it with us tonight that all of us have a responsibility…” before his remarks got drowned out by appreciative applause.

Jane McDonald has been having a busy time lately, and recently took to social media to share an exciting update about her latest filming trip.The singer and actress has also experienced her share of sorrow, though, including losing her beloved mum and her fiancé Ed Roche within a couple of years of each other.In a new interview, the star opened up about how she got through her most difficult days and discussed whether she's ready to date again following her sad loss, which she talked about when she returned to Loose Women...WATCH: Jane McDonald gets emotional after returning to Loose Women following death of fiancéSpeaking to Yours magazine, Jane thanked her fans for helping her survive her grief, saying that on tour, she knew that many of her fans had been through something similar "so I was singing for them, too".She also said that her friends had been a big source of support after Ed's death in March 2021, adding: "I went through a very dark and painful time losing both him and my mother just beforehand, but the sun is now beginning to shine for me again".While Jane has more thrilling travel plans up her sleeve, and will be celebrating her 60th birthday next month, she is not yet seeking out another relationship. The couple had planned to marryThe star expressed: "I had the best.

Thania Garcia Taylor Swift and Pink are set to receive special awards in honor of their impact on pop culture during the 2023 iHeart Radio Awards, airing live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 27. Swift will receive the 2023 iHeartRadio Innovator award in recognition of her decades-long career and artistic influence. In a press release, iHeart cited the pop singer’s in-demand tours and her 2022 top-selling album “Midnights,” noting that lead single “Anti-Hero,” is currently the most-played song across iHeartRadio. Previous recipients of the Innovator award include Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, U2 and Alicia Keys. “Along with her artistic success, Taylor’s generosity and philanthropy have inspired millions,” the release continues. “She’s an advocate for women’s rights and the LGBTQ+ community, using her music and platform to inspire young people to use their voting power.”

Stand-up comedian and OK! columnist Judi Love has always been a prominent advocate for never holding back when it comes to showing love to those we respect and care for. Writing in her weekly column, the Loose Women favourite often emphasises the importance of being there for one another's triumphs and forever standing in the corner of those we want to see reach their goals.

Much-loved stand-up comedy star Judi Love is reminiscing on her recent brunch endeavour with boyband JLS, dubbing the four some "the sweetest" as they prepare to hit the road for another UK tour. Writing in her weekly OK! column, Judi expresses her nerves at the prospect of embarking onto her first ever comedy tour at the end of the month, thanks those voting for her to receive a Visionary Arts Awards for her 2022 documentary 'Judi Love: Black, Female and Invisible', discusses her part in Loose Women's annual Body Stories campaign and celebrates International Women's Day with some sweet messages to her friends.

Carol McGiffin has opened up about her body confidence and living with just one breast after being diagnosed with breast cancer. The Loose Women, 63, panelist has been speaking as part of the ITV Daytime shows award winning Body Stories having had one breast removed while battling the disease.

Georgia Harrison said she stands in solidarity with other victims of revenge porn as her former boyfriend Stephen Bear was jailed for sharing a private sex video of them on his OnlyFans website. Bear, who won Celebrity Big Brother in 2016, sang “Lady In Red” as he walked to Chelmsford Crown Court to be sentenced, asking people if they wanted to pose for a selfie with him and telling reporters his trial was not fair. The pair were captured having sex on CCTV cameras in Bear’s garden on 2 August 2020.