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Jason Manford has shared in an intimate video with his fans just why he hates getting old. The 42-year-old comic and actor revealed a weird body quirk that has him mock-horrified.

ITV has reportedly decided to shelve plans for a third series of Starstruck.The talent show was a modernised version of Stars In Their Eyes and saw contestants performing as their idols in a bid to win a whopping £50,000 prize. Hosted by Olly Murs, it saw Sheridan Smith, Adam Lambert, Beverley Knight and Jason Manford as judges for series one. However, Sheridan, 42, was replaced by Shania Twain and Ronan Keating in series two due to her filming commitments elsewhere.

Jason Manford's fans have flooded the comedian with support, following the announcement that one of his close family members had died. On Monday, the 42-year-old posted a series of images in tribute to his nana, whose funeral he had recently attended. He shared four throwback snaps and five images in total with his 381,000 followers, including a recent picture of the pair beaming in front of The Ivy restaurant in Manchester.

This Morning has been the scene of much drama of late. But today's (Friday) programme showed that there is still plenty of fun and goodwill behind the the scenes whenever Alison Hammond is around.

Olly Murs and Louise Redknapp will lead the stars playing at Flackstock festival 2023 in tribute to their late friend Caroline Flack.  Caroline tragically took her own life on February 15, 2020, aged 40. The festival is back for a second year with a host of celebrities joining forces to raise money to four charities which were close to Caroline's heart.

Made In Chelsea 's JP has run his 76th marathon in the space of 76 days, finishing the epic feat outside Buckingham Palace on Saturday, 13 May. Joshua Patterson, sometimes known as JP to his fans, looked elated as he marked his world first accomplishment by touching the Palace gates, with hundreds of supporters coming out to see him. JP, 33, has been running in an attempt to raise £1 million for the mental health charity Samaritans.

Jason Manford has revealed Nana Manford has died at the age of 99 after a battle with dementia. The comedian, 41, announced his beloved grandmother Leah’s death on Twitter and shared a heartwarming video of them singing along to Nat King Cole songs. Paying tribute, the father-of-six wrote: ‘Goodnight Nana Manford, we were so lucky to have you in our lives for so long.

Comedian Jason Manford has been hit with heartbreak just months before his Nan's milestone birthday. The comedian shared a poignant video as he updated fans.

Comedian Jason Manford revealed to his fans that his beloved nan Leah passed away just months before hitting the milestone of 100.The 41 year old shared a Goodnight Nana Manford, we were so lucky to have you in our lives for so long. 99 years of wonderful moments & incredible memories.Even when dementia took hold, she loved music. Whether making cardigans for kids or bullets for Lancaster bombers, she was an inspirational woman ❤️ — Jason Manford (@JasonManford) " rel="nofollow" target="_self">tribute to his nan on Twitter during the early hours of Friday morning where he shared a sweet clip of them both singing Nat King Cole songs together and called his late nan “inspirational”.

Eurovision mania is in full swing as the official start of Eurovision week kicks off. Last year's winner, Ukraine, unfortunately couldn't handle the hosting duties due to the ongoing war. However, the United Kingdom stepped up to the plate and will host the contest in Liverpool Arena this week, which can hold up to 11,000 Eurovision-crazy fans.The home of The Beatles is pulling out all the stops to give the event a Ukrainian flair in their honour.

School teacher Abbie Edwards has been crowned the winner of ITV singing contest Starstruck after performing as Adele. The aim of the show is for different teams each week to perform as their singing idols.

ITV Starstruck judge Jason Manford has taken to social media to thank his fans for the messages of support he and his family received after he posted the "heartbreaking" news that his grandmother, who he calls Nana Manford, was rushed to hospital at the age of 99. Now, he has updated his followers with the news that she is doing well and has "made it back home".

Viewers of the BBC's Big Night of Musicals shared the same complaint on social media as they pleaded: "Please tell me m I'm wrong!" Following a triumphant show in Manchester last year, the stars from a range of different musicals all came back together under the same roof for another spectacular night of entertainment.

Jason Manford has been flooded with messages of support from fans and celebrity pals as he issued a 'heart-breaking' health update about his grandmother on social media. Taking to Instagram on Monday (March 20), the comedian and actor kept his 375k followers in the loop after many were asking how Nana Manford has been getting on after he recently revealed she's in hospital. Just a day after Mother's Day on Sunday, Jason says he and his family are all "trying to stay strong" as Nana Manford continues to battle with dementia.

Instagram where he posted pictures of his family around his nan's bedside and said the situation was "heartbreaking", as reported in Wales Online. READ MORE: Paul O'Grady comes home from tour to 'awful news'He said: "Unfortunately she's still in the hospital. Everyone is doing everything they can to get her home but she's just stopped eating (even when given a box of her favourite chocolates for Mother's Day!) not sure why, she says she wants to come home, knows that eating will help this, but for whatever reason, maybe her dementia, she just won't eat.

READ MORE. . . Dianne Buswell talks split rumours with Joe Sugg as house goes on saleJason also took a moment to share his appreciation for his aunt Sharon's efforts to help his grandmother's situation.

Jason Manford took to Instagram on Monday to share a 'heartbreaking' update after his beloved grandmother Leah, 99, was rushed into hospital last month. The comedian, 41, posted photos of himself and his loved ones at the elderly lady's bedside as he revealed she had sadly stopped eating.  An emotional Jason told his followers the family were trying their best to 'stay strong' despite the upsetting situation.

Jason Manford has taken to social media to share a "heartbreaking" family health update as he tries to "stay strong".

Jason Manford has been showered with support after he admitted his latest family update was 'heartbreaking'. Last month the comedian shared how his Nana had been taken into hospital.

ITV1's Saturday night entertainment programme Starstruck Jason Manford has issued a 'heartbreaking' health update about his nan. In February 2023, Jason's grandmother, who he calls Nana Manford, was rushed to the hospital at the age of 99 years old. Sadly Jason's nan has remained in the hospital and is no longer eating.

Comedian and West End star Jason Manford wore his heart on his sleeve last week when he donned a special suit on the ITV singing contest Starstruck. Jason, from Salford, looked dapper in suit designed by a Kent fashion student.

Starstruck is holding fans spellbound on Saturday nights as superfans transform into their musical icons. Tonight (Saturday March 4) one singer in particular drew gasps as he took to the stage as singing superstar Ed Sheeran.

As someone who'll openly admit that they spend more time than is normal sat in a theatre, when I found out that The National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals was coming to the 12,000-seater AO Arena in Manchester, I knew there was absolutely no way I could miss it. The casts of thirteen of the UK's biggest musicals all under one roof, along with some special surprises, all hosted by the city's own Jason Manford - how could I say no?

ITV's singing competition Starstruck returned to our television screens on Saturday night and a Scots contestant has sailed his way through to the final, with a powerful Meatloaf performance he 'performs in care homes'.

Viewers were feeling nostalgic as they recognised a contestant on the ITV talent show Starstruck from The X Factor. After watching the final of The Masked Singer, music fans were in for another treat as superfans transformed into their idols to sing their classic songs.

Emmerdale actress Zoe Henry, 49, lamented the closure of the Manchester theatre where she "started her career". The star's comments come after comedian Jason Manford, 41, took to Twitter yesterday to rage at Oldham council over the controversial decision. Zoe is a soap actress best known for her roles in Emmerdale, Doctors, Coronation Street, and EastEnders.

An Ayrshire chippy has made the final three of a prestigious fish and chips awards.

Jason Manford has taken Elf on the Shelf to a completely different level which saw his Christmas tree suddenly vanish overnight.

A Scots café owner has been left lost for words after Jason Manford popped in and left a shining review.

Jason Manford is a successful stand-up comedian, TV star and singer but his childhood was a world away – as he grew up in poverty hiding from bailiffs and only going on one holiday which he later found out was charity-funded.

Olly Murs couldn't be happier in life right now, especially after getting engaged to Amelia Tank this summer. But his happy-go-lucky spirit hasn’t always painted an honest picture of how he’s felt in the past. As he returns with his first new music in four years, the singer, 38, has confessed that his "cheekiness" was a facade while he was single, and away from the spotlight he felt really "quite lonely" underneath it all.

Coleen Rooney was all smiles as she hit the blue carpet in her first public appearance at a star-studded event since winning her Wagatha Christie legal battle against Rebekah Vardy. She was showing her support at the Football For Change Gala 2022, rubbing shoulders with famous faces from the showbiz and footballing world.

Kettering health retreat 11 days after announcing her pregnancy has won a tribunal and a £14,000 payout. Homefield Grange Retreat, where Agneta Plewa was employed, has previously been visited by celebrities such as Amanda Holden and Carol Vorderman. After Agata Plewa told Suzanne Peck she was expecting a baby, she received an email addressed to "Dearest Agata" with the director of Homefield Grange saying she was "thrilled" by the news.

Jason Manford has been caught up in the heatwave travel chaos on the way to his gig tonight (Tuesday July 19). The comedian was travelling from Stockport to Margate by train - and it didn't take long for the disruption to begin.

Strictly family since the very first series back in 2004, partnering an array of celebrities over the years. His most memorable partnership being with former MP Ann Widdecombe - a match made in comedic heaven. READ MORE: CBeebies hit Hey Duggee announces live tour: Dates, shows and pre-sale ticket information Having won the hearts of millions of dancing fans across the country, he took a step to the other side of the judging table for series 18 in 2021, taking up the role temporarily.

Police in Wigan have seized cocaine and cash and apprehended two suspects in a drugs raid this morning. In the early hours of June 28, Greater Manchester Police conducted a warrant at an address in Ashton-in-Makerfield and found the cash and drugs.