Some Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they're set to experience a 'first' amid some spoiler chaos. The hit BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 4) following last weekend's spooktacular Halloween special.
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Netflix and Ricky Gervais in conjunction with the comedy series After Life, has been vandalised.The bench at the Heath is inscribed with the words “Hope is Everything”, a quote from the Netflix series which heavily focuses on the theme of mental health.To mark the end of the series last year, mental health charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) partnered with Netflix to place 25 benches in parks across the country — each one with a QR code linking to CALM’s resources.However, local writer Zoe Margolis, who says she always sit at the spot when visiting the Heath, described her shock after noticing that the bench’s plaque was missing on Sunday (October 15).“Seeing the show’s motto ‘Hope is Everything’ carved into the bench must surely offer those who sit there a moment of peace in these troubled times – a chance to gather their thoughts or share them with other people,” she told Ham & High.“I think it’s really sad the bench has been vandalised in this way, because it undermines the message of compassion and care.
I do hope the plaque will be reinstated and that the bench continues to offer respite for those who need it.”A spokesperson for the City of London Corporation said in a statement: “Vandalism is completely unacceptable on Hampstead Heath, and we have acted quickly to replace the plaque.”Back in May, one of the other benches installed in Nottingham’s Arboretum to encourage people to talk about their problems was also vandalised, with Nottingham City Council calling it “unacceptable and heart-breaking” (via BBC News).Gervais, who lives in Hampstead, said of the initial installation of the benches that he hopes they will “create a lasting legacy” for After Life.In the series, Gervais plays a newspaper writer
.Some Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they're set to experience a 'first' amid some spoiler chaos. The hit BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 4) following last weekend's spooktacular Halloween special.
A café owner who starred in a Gordon Ramsay TV show has called Thyme on her business as she launches an exciting new venture.
Joe Swash has told fans that he 'never learns' as Stacey Solomon divided fans with her latest move. The Loose Women star took to social media and claimed her husband 'knew what she was like' when he married her as with Halloween now out of the way, she decided to get in the festive spirit.
Ricky Martin and Laura Dern reunited at a restaurant over the weekend. The two shared a photo hugging and holding on to each other as they enjoyed some dinner together, as they ready to launch a new TV show together. Ricky Martin and Rebecca de Alba tried to have kids during their lengthy relationshipRicky Martin reacts to ex husband Jwan Yosef’s sexy photoshoot following divorceA post shared by Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin)The photo was shared by Martin and shows the two at a restaurant.
Louis Theroux has tackled all sorts of taxing hobbies in the name of journalism, from UFO-hunting and body building to recording a rap single. But now his latest interviewee Anthony Joshua has inspired him to take up boxing – and he wants Talk TV host Piers Morgan as his first opponent. The documentarian is returning for a second round of BBC Two’s Louis Theroux Interviews, chatting to heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in the series debut and declares he’d take Piers on in a celebrity match, and is already trash talking about Piers’ weight.
Naman Ramachandran Stewart Copeland, founder and drummer of The Police, is reuniting with Indian musician Ricky Kej for the Resonance Climate Concert in Dubai during the COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference. Copeland and Kej previously collaborated on “Divine Tides,” which won two Grammys and on “Police – Beyond Borders” where the legendary rock band’s classic songs are recreated in global languages.
Louis Theroux sits down with The Libertines frontman Pete Doherty in the latest series of his BBC Two show and he isn't afraid to veer into darker topics - including the death of Pete's friend Mark Blanco in 2006. The documentarian, who hosts Louis Theroux Interviews' second series, revealed that he asks Pete, 44, about actor and magician Mark, who fell to his death from a first-floor flat and died of head injuries at the age of 30 after an argument with the singer. Speaking about the Pete Doherty episode, Louis said the conversation about Mark Blanco is "a long section of the interview".
A 22-year-old man wearing body armor, a helmet and tactical clothing that gave the appearance he was a member of law enforcement was found dead this weekend inside the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, CO. According to a statement from the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, the man was carrying a semi-automatic rife, a semi-automatic pistol, multiple loaded magazines for each weapon and multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
An inspiring cat from Manchester has beaten the odds after he was able to walk following complex brain surgery at Northwest Veterinary Specialists in Runcorn, Cheshire. (NWVS). Toby, a six-year-old Bengal cat, had to have a large tumour removed so he would be able to walk and see again and have a healthy life.
ScotRail services which have been hampered by heavy rain over the weekend are expected to get back to normal on Monday. The rail operator says trains will begin travelling again between the Central Belt, Aberdeen and Inverness following days of bad weather.
Tons of stars came out and dressed up in their best costumes as Rande Gerber‘s Casamigos Halloween party!
Former Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb was forced to quit the ITV skating competition ahead of it airing next January after sustaining a nasty injury during rehearsals and his replacement has been announced.
Ricky Gervais has revealed he turned down an offer to host a new version of ITV’s For The Love Of Dogs.The documentary series was previously hosted by Paul O’Grady, who died aged 67 in March earlier this year. The show’s eleventh season, which aired posthumously, came to an end in August.According to The Sun, a remake of the show is currently in pre-production, with Gervais, Amanda Holden and Martin Clunes touted as frontrunners to take over hosting duties.Following the reports, Gervais has since taken his name out of the running, confirming on X that he turned down an offer by ITV bosses.In response to a fan who shared the rumours, Gervais wrote: “It’s true that I was asked but I said no I’m afraid.
Shetland may be the setting for one of our bleakest crime dramas, but for new cast member Ashley Jensen, filming alongside killer whales, puffins and seals was a magical experience. In the upcoming eighth series of the show, Ashley joins as DI Ruth Calder, who will be teaming up with DS Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh, played by Alison O’Donnell.The change follows the departure of Douglas Henshall and Mark Bonnar, who played DI Jimmy Perez and criminal Duncan Hunter. “Every day we’d be like, ‘Are we going to see an orca today?’” says Ashley.
Katcy Stephan Yuri Lowenthal always wanted to be Spider-Man — and he’s got proof. As we chat over Zoom weeks ahead of the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, he excitedly whips out a photo of himself as a child, clad in that signature Spidey mask. “That’s me and my sister.
Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin and Pitbull just launched their 2023 ‘Trilogy Tour’ and based on what we’ve seen at Set List FM, the co-headliners are playing shorter sets made up of just the hits.At a recent gig in Washington, D.C. each star performed 13-15 songs creating an all-night party with the songs you know and love in the process.And if you want to get down to “Hero,” “Livin’ La Vida Loca,” “Give Me Everything” and so many more live, you can still pick up last-minute seats for all remaining shows on the tour including back-to-back nights at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Thursday, Oct.
Ricky Martin and Rebecca de Alba were together for eight years, being one of the most famous Latin celebrity couples of the ‘90s. The two have discussed their relationship over the years, sharing that they loved each other and remain friendly despite the break up. In an interview with Alberto Pelaez, de Alba discussed how she came to terms with not having children after trying to have a family earlier on in her life.
The Office showrunner Greg Daniels has responded to reports that a revival of the US sitcom is in development.Last month, a Puck News report claimed a reboot of the series would be announced when the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike came to an end. No announcement has been made, however, following the strike’s conclusion on September 27.Speaking to Collider about the report, show co-creator and executive producer, Greg Daniels, neither confirmed or denied the rumours.“Well, I think that it’s very speculative,” Daniels said.
Kerry Riches, one of the current housemates in the 2023 Big Brother reboot, has been receiving a slew of backlash following her "higher tax bracket" comments during a recent episode of the iconic reality show.The controversy comes after 40 year old Kerry was having a conversation with her fellow housemates, food writer Henry, model Zak and barman, Jenkin about the average salaries of MPs in comparison to the average UK wage. After stating that MPs "don't get paid that much," 25 year old Henry stepped in to dispute Kerry's statement, sharing that they make between £60,000 to £70,000 a year.
Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) is to invest £150million in a joint venture behind one of the largest regeneration projects in the region.