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Josh Widdicombe is best known for showing off his wit on Channel 4's The Last Leg - but he's not the only one in his family who works in the TV industry.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are rumoured to be reconnecting with two senior members of the Firm in an attempt to heal their ongoing feud with his relatives.

Holly Willoughby appeared choked up on This Morning after sharing a friend's health dilemma which also came after news of a second death from within the show's team in just a couple of weeks. It came as the presenter returned to the helm of the ITV daytime show on Tuesday (September 19) alongside Craig Doyle.

This Morning star Gyles Brandreth shared the happy news that his daughter, Saethryd Brandreth, has tied the knot with her husband in a magical Venice wedding ceremony.The proud dad took to Instagram to share a sweet snap of his daughter smiling from ear to ear as she appeared to be about to kiss her new husband.The picture gave a glimpse of her beautiful veil which was complete with a lace hem and was placed on her blonde locks. Gyles described the wedding as a “heart-warming life-enhancing day” as he wrote a heartfelt caption.

Alison Hammond has opened up about her emotional response as she was speaking about her co-star Phillip Schofield’s exit from This Morning in May. Phillip Schofield parted ways with the daytime TV show after he confessed to having an affair with a younger male colleague during his marriage to wife, Stephanie Lowe.

Alison Hammond apologised after she was scolded by one of This Morning's regular guests. The presenter was back fronting the ITV daytime show on Friday (September 8) alongside usual co-host Dermot O'Leary - following an earlier return to the show this week co-presenting with Holly Willoughby.

died last year at the age of 96 and served on the British throne for seven decades. Now, one year after the Queen’s death, her longtime pal Gyles Brandreth divulged what job the sovereign would have wanted to do if she didn’t hold the crown.Brandreth, 74, revealed to Times Radio that the Queen would have liked to be a comic impressionist in a different life, according to express.co.uk.Her dream career was inspired by actor and comedian George Formby, who visited Windsor Castle during World War II.The “Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait” author hilariously claimed that she would often sing his tune “When I’m Cleaning Windows” and would impersonate him.

ITV presenter Alison Hammond has opened up on receiving the "most beautiful proposal" during a candid chat with her co-star Holly Willoughby on This Morning.

Alison Hammond has shared the details of a moment in her life when she received a proposal from a mystery man, in a rare look at her love life. The 48 year old This Morning presenter, who co-hosted the ITV show today (September 4) alongside returning star Holly Willoughby, described the moment she could have become a fiancée. While the man who laid his heart on the line and could have become her husband-to-be remains a mystery, Alison said she had the "most beautiful proposal" one night in her bedroom.

Holly Willoughby is back on our screens today as she has returned to This Morning after her summer break. For her first day back, Holly, 42, is hosting alongside Alison Hammond.The pair hugged as they appeared on screen for the first time, with the show kicking off alongside the cast of Mamma Mia! The Party.The stage performers entertained with a medley of Abba classic songs, including Dancing Queen, SOS and title track Mamma Mia, while This Morning stars including Gyles Brandreth, James Martin and Alice Beer danced in the crowd.

Andi Peters threw This Morning into chaos when he stormed off the set. Viewers of the ITV show saw Andi laughing after he received a message in his earpiece, before then addressing the camera on Friday's edition of the show, 1 September.The 53 year old host told viewers: Lliterally they’re like, can we get makeup, Andi’s head’s shiny?” He then turned to fellow presenter Rochelle Humes and exclaimed: “I’m gonna go get my head de-shined - I’ll leave this to you,” as he exited the set.

Alison Hammond has detailed for the first time how Eamonn Holmes made a 'touching gesture' as she suffered a devastating loss. The This Morning star's mum tragically passed away from liver and lung cancer in January 2020.

Alison Hammond has opened up about her romantic life and said she would be ready to settle down if Mr Right came along.This Morning star Alison has always kept that part of her life private but shared all during a podcast with Gyles Brandreth. In their chat, Alison claimed that previously, whenever she heard the word marriage she would get cold feet but now feels she is ready to settle down. Alison, 48, is currently single, but over the years of her being in the spotlight plenty of speculation has arisen over her love life.

It’s not easy for anyone to meet the in-laws - but imagine if they were the royal family.

Meghan Markle “surprised” the Queen with a very brief response, after the late monarch offered the former actress some advice. According to royal expert Robert Jobson, who wrote the book Our King, the pair sat down for a chat, where Meghan was told that Queen Elizabeth was “so pleased Harry had at last found love” and welcomed her “warmly” to the family.The Queen suggested that the 42 year old go to Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh for advice, but was reportedly stunned when Meghan told her: “I’ve got Harry.” Friend of the Royals and author, Gyles Brandreth, explained in his book Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait: "The Queen (who, of course, had seen it all before) understood that Harry's girl might find adjusting to Royal life 'challenging to begin with' (as she put it).

Gyles Brandreth made a cheeky dig at Nicola Sturgeon on Friday during his headlines segment on This Morning. The broadcaster spoke to Andi Peters and Josie Gibson on the daytime TV show about what's happening in the news as he appeared live from Edinburgh, where he's performing at the Fringe.

There were several royal bombshells about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry revealed in two recent royal books: “Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait” by writer Gyles Brandreth and royal expert Katie Nicholl‘s book, “The New Royals.”

The last picture of Sir Michael Parkinson shows him in great spirits, just months before his death.The veteran broadcaster died aged 88 on 16 August, with his devastated family announcing the news in a statement. He was seen in May at Hay Festival in Wales where he signed copies of his book, My Sporting Life. Sir Michael smiled and greeted people warmly whilst dressed in a white shirt and checked blazer.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Queen Camilla has marked her first birthday as Queen, as she turns 76 today, as members of the royal family and royal fans alike have sent her well-wishes on social media.The special occasion was marked with a 41-gun salute by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery in London's Green Park at midday. Royals and royal fans have been wishing the Queen a happy birthday with Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Prince and Princess of Wales, leading the way.

There were several royal bombshells about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry revealed in two recent royal books: “Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait” by writer Gyles Brandreth and royal expert Katie Nicholl‘s new book, “The New Royals.”

This Morning viewers have said they are ready to switch off as Holly Willoughby presented Monday's show with Dermot O'Leary.

Dermot O'Leary was forced to issue an apology on behalf of one of his co-stars during today's episode.

Queen Camilla was spotted greeting many of her friends over the weekend at the Queen's Reading Room Literary Festival on Sunday.

While presenting This Morning, Alison Hammond was in tears as she broke her silence on Phillip Schofield’s first TV interview since he left ITV. Schofield quit the broadcaster after he admitted having an affair with a colleague.

This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary appeared to address claims that the atmosphere on This Morning is "toxic" as they presented the show today. Today the show made its return for the first time since "toxic" claims were made and was hosted by Alison and Dermot as they stand in for Holly Willoughby during her half-term break and following the bombshell exit of Phillip Schofield last weekend.

Hinge and Bracket star George Logan has passed away aged 78 as tributes have poured in for the Scots star.

This Morning fans said they 'weren't convinced' by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield's 'smiley front' as they appeared to present the ITV show on Monday morning.

Carol Vorderman set pulses racing on ITV's This Morning when she danced around the studio in a skin-tight beige long-sleeved top and matching skirt alongside pal Gyles Brandreth on Friday's show, but it could be for all the wrong reasons.

Gyles Brandreth has revealed Dame Emma Thompson heroically came to the aid of a Coronation guest during the service at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6, when King Charles was officially crowned as monarch.

Gyles Brandreth has revealed Dame Emma Thompson came to the aid of a fellow Coronation guest when they began having a “coughing fit” during the ceremony. Following the service at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, the writer and broadcaster recalled how the Oscar-winning actress produced a cough sweet from her handbag which was passed down the rows to help relieve the cougher amid one of the songs.This Morning regular Gyles hailed it as one of the “wonderful” moments during the ceremony, describing it as a “magnificent” but “human” day.

Gyles Brandreth has revealed Dame Emma Thompson came to the aid of a fellow coronation guest when they began having a “coughing fit” during the ceremony. Following the service at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, the writer and broadcaster recalled how the Oscar-winning actress produced a cough sweet from her handbag which was passed down the rows to help relieve the cougher amid one of the songs.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary took to the famous cobbles on Friday (May 5) for a special rendition of This Morning. The co-hosts, who present the ITV morning programme together every Friday, were joined by the stars of Coronation Street to mark the coronation of King Charles.

An actor who is believed to have appeared in the long-running and popular BBC soap EastEnders has been arrested on suspicion of engaging in sexual communications with a minor.The man from London, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was arrested on Sunday 23 April, at an address near North London. He has since been released on bail while enquiries into the circumstances continue.

Camilla "keeps a lid on Charles' temper", Vanessa Feltz has suggested. Vanessa, 61, hit back at Camilla's critics as she spoke about the Coronation which is set to take place next month.

Holly Willoughby revealed that her eldest son Harry is volunteering as part of his Duke of Edinburgh award. Holly, 42, is mum to Harry, 13, Belle, 11, and Chester, seven with husband Dan Baldwin, who she married in 2007.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince William and Kate Middleton, led Royal arrivals as they attended the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. The service is the first with King Charles as monarch, and it saw him deliver a message marking the occasion from the Great Pulpit in Westminster Abbey, where he will be officially crowned King in just two months' time.