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A recent episode of Four in a Bed took a rather dramatic turn when one hotel owner refused to accept an "insulting" underpayment. After visiting each other's hotels and guest houses, the show's stars gathered to discuss the scores they received for their establishments.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have made a significant move that could hint at their intentions to maintain ties with the UK, despite their well-documented Royal feud. The Sussexes, who famously stepped back from Royal duties four years ago amid rising tensions with the Royal Family, have welcomed Charlie Gipson into their team as a communications executive. Interestingly, Charlie is based in the UK, suggesting that the Royal couple are eager to continue and enhance relations with the British public by hiring a key UK-based staff member.

Linda Robson has opened up about the alleged 'feud' with her Birds Of A Feather co-star Pauline Quirke, putting to rest the swirling rumours.The 65 year old actress and Loose Women panellist shared her thoughts on their longstanding relationship, one that dates back to their drama school days as teenagers Rumours of a feud between the pair began to swirl when Pauline decided not to join Two Birds Of A Feather for the ITV's 2020 Christmas special, leaving Linda and fellow star Lesley Joseph initially disappointed. Linda confessed to Mail+ at the time "I'm not going to lie and say Lesley [Joseph] and I weren't disappointed." "Of course we were.

Netflix recently released a new original series that everyone is talking about: Baby Reindeer. Based on a true story, it follows comedian and performer Richard Gadd's experience with a female stalker in his 20s - named Martha in the show - and how the trauma impacted his life. Now, the person accused of being the 'real life' Martha by internet sleuths has reportedly spoken out, declaring that she is the real 'victim'.

ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar is receiving medical care after he became unwell live on-air, the TV channel says.The ITV News International Affairs Editor, 56, a veteran in the news industry, was delivering the 10pm news programme on Friday when he began stumbling over his words. Eagle-eyed viewers even noticed that he appeared to be struggling to read the news bulletins – sparking concern online. ITV then pulled the show from its scheduled re-run on ITV+1, telling viewers that the channel was "temporarily unable to bring you our +1 service".

Before announcing his shock spit from girlfriend Louise Davies, James Martin revealed his thoughts on marriage.The celebrity chef was with Louise for 12 years before separating. Reports emerged in March about James and Louise's break up, with a spokesperson for James, 51, telling The Daily Mail that the couple parted ways in December 2023, but remain firm friends. Despite their romance spanning over a decade, Louise and James never married and had no children.

Summer and summer holidays are on the approach, and if you're thinking about getting prepared by investing in some key wardrobe pieces for the warmer, and transitional, weather, there are plenty of incredible pieces on the high street that aim to save you hundreds of pounds compared to their designer alternatives.This week, we've spotted a new look white broderie dress that looks much more expensive that its price tag: the White Cotton Flower Broderie Belted Midi Shirt Dress, now £25 (down from £37.99). We think the style looks similar to a designer dress that costs £400 more: Ralph Lauren's Tiered Eyelet Cotton Maxidress, £449.

The Only Way is Essex's Clelia Theodorou has released an emotional statement on Instagram announcing she's reached a "major milestone" in her life. Last year, the 29 year old was involved in a major car accident while pregnant with her first child.The reality star broke both her legs and feet and was left temporarily wheelchair bound, but her mother sadly did not survive.

Picture white-washed walls with bougainvillaea climbing all the way up it and the distant sound of harbour boats bobbing around in the crystal clear waters. Sound too dreamy to be true? Mirabello Bay, on the eastern tip of Greece’s island of Crete, truly is just like something off a postcard.

It’s Saturday, and one star sign should be prepared to break from their usual routines today, while another will spend time with close friends and loved ones. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

Across the world, it’s estimated that around 1.8 million people are living with multiple sclerosis (MS).The neurological condition, which can affect people of any age, can cause symptoms such as vision problems, tiredness and trouble walking and celebrities including Christina Applegate and Selma Blair have opened up about their experience being diagnosed.To mark MS Awareness Week (Monday, 22 April to Sunday, 28 April), OK! speaks to Rachel Maclean, the creator of womenswear brand web-site.co.uk, about her experience living with MS after being diagnosed around six years ago… “As I sat at my desk one morning, I realised that something was off. Picking up the document that I’d been reading the previous day, the words were all I blur in front of me. I couldn't read it at all.

Samie Elishi dropped a bombshell confession after she finished in third place on the 2023 winter series of Love Island, admitting that fame was her true motive for joining the show - not romance.The TV star, 24, made the confession during an appearance on Chloe Burrow's podcast Chloe vs The World. Samie had appeared on Chloe's podcast in the weeks prior to her split from then-boyfriend Tom Clare, who was rather awkwardly sat beside her as she made the confession.

Strapless bra sales are on the rise as summer approaches and one new offering from Boux Avenue has rocketed into their top 20 best sellers as soon as it's hit the market.The Strapless u-wire microfibre multiway bra is being praised for holding in place and not turning into a belt as is often seen with strapless bras. One woman said that after searching for years she'd finally found the 'best strapless bra' as it stays exactly where it's supposed to - and she even has a fuller bust at a size 40DD.The bra has a deep plunge design which makes it a great option for wearing underneath anything with a lower neckline. As it's multiway you have the choice to add straps for a little extra support or to remove them for off the shoulder looks.

Arabella Chi has a flawless fashion sense and getting the former Love Island star's look is easier than you might think. While she has sported plenty of enviable, timeless designer pieces, some items the 33-year-old wears happen to be super-affordable.

Coronation Street viewers are convinced they've rumbled Rowan Cunliffe's true intentions for Leanne Battersby after a recent plot twist on the ITV soap. As viewers will recall, Rowan was shown to be concealing something from Leanne on Friday's episode, as he persistently nudged her towards his self-improvement institute. He even managed to distance her from her husband Nick Tilsley and sister Toyah Battersby when she needed them most.

Kaleb Cooper, the breakout star of Jeremy Clarkson's Farm, has been left gobsmacked by the number of nude selfies he receives from both male and female fans.The 25 year old farm manager, who oversees operations at the famous Diddly Squat Farm that's owned by Jeremy Clarkson in the Cotswolds, opened up about the unexpected attention he's been getting since the show took off. Despite being a dad-of-two and happily engaged to his partner Taya, Kaleb has found himself an unlikely sex symbol with a staggering 2.3 million followers on Instagram, thanks to the success of the Amazon Prime series.

Bankrupt Katie Price is in a fierce fight to ensure her son Harvey remains at his £350k-a-year college.The 45 year old former glamour model opened up to her followers last month, revealing the distressing news that 21 year old Harvey was told he must leave National Star College in Cheltenham. Harvey, who started at the college in September 2021, lives with Prader-Willi syndrome, is on the autism spectrum and has partial sight loss. Katie has previously shared that the reason behind Harvey's required move is due to the local council funding his education, and now it appears they won't fund him to be at a college that's too far from their residence.

The Chase viewers were absolutely gobsmacked this week, when a doctor competing on the show made a major mistake on a medical question during the ITV quiz show.In a nail-biting repeat episode, four brave contestants went head-to-head with Shaun Wallace, also known as The Dark Destroyer, all hoping to bag a hefty sum. Lloyd from Hertfordshire was first in line, but his cash builder round was less than stellar.

Emmerdale fans were left disgusted during the latest visit to the Dales, as Tom King turned on his wife Belle Dingle with harsh taunts in a marked escalation of his abusive behaviour towards her. As the ITV soap delves into a coercive control storyline involving the couple, his abuse took a significant turn as he began to make cruel remarks about her looks and mock her mental health.

The second series of Beyond Paradise ended on Friday 27 April with another case solved by DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) and his team, and also with the good news that the Shipton Abbot police station had escaped closure. Humphrey and Martha (Sally Bretton) didn’t actually tie the knot thanks to her mother Anne (Barbara Flynn) going a bit bridezilla with the preparations and then cancelling the whole thing, but there was still romance in the air, not just between the not-married couple but also because Kelby (Dylan Llewellyn) got a sweet peck on the cheek from CS Charlie Woods (Jade Harrison) as thanks for his help in solving a crime involving her grandmother.

Ever since she returned to our screens after a 25 year absence last Summer, EastEnders legend Michelle Collins has been captivating viewers at home as they try and anticipate Cindy Beale’s next move. As regular viewers will know, the long-standing wife of Ian Beale returned to Albert Square last year after it was revealed she had previously faked her own death and entered a witness protection programme after testifying against a dangerous drug dealer.

Beyond Paradise has proven to be a big hit with TV viewers, and many are wondering whether another series will be created.The second season is set to draw to a close on Friday, 26 April with the highly anticipated finale airing on BBC One at 9pm. The second series of the Death in Paradise spin-off has been filled with drama and will end with the wedding day of Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) and Martha Lloyd (Sally Bretton) finally arriving. It remains to be seen if the couple will actually manage to exchange vows, as plenty of disruption to their big day has been teased.

Taylor Swift has become the first artist to have a dozen number one albums in the UK in the 21st century.The pop sensation, 34, achieved this feat with her latest album, the Tortured Poets Department, which she dropped last week as a surprise "secret" double album, subtitled the Anthology, featuring fifteen bonus tracks.Taylor's previous chart-toppers include Red, 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, Evermore, Fearless (Taylor's Version), Red (Taylor's Version), Midnights, Speak Now (Taylor's Version) and 1989 (Taylor's Version). And now the Grammy Award winner's newest album has been added to the list, according to the Official Charts Company.The album, rumoured to contain nods to her ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn, reportedly became the first to achieve more than 300 million streams in a single day on Spotify upon its release on April 19, reports the Mirror.

Coronation Street's Alya Nazir (played by Sair Kahn,) is rumoured to be leaving the cobbles next week according to official spoilers for the show. But will she be departing alone? As regular viewers will know, the legal secretary has recently made several significant career changes, including quitting her job at Barlow Legal Services. After accepting a job offer from their rival Fabian's, she has angered former boss Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) by poaching his clients.

Following the uplifting news that King Charles is set to return to public-facing duties in the coming days and weeks, a leading royal expert has praised the way the monarch has been "determined to brush aside adversity" and get back to work. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond exclusively told OK!: "A positive outlook is said to be a real boost to anyone undergoing cancer treatment and, from what we know, King Charles has been focused from the start on getting through this as quickly as possible and getting back to normal." Jennie's comments come after a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: "His Majesty’s medical team are very encouraged by the progress made so far and remain positive about the King’s continued recovery.” On the progress the King has made, Jennie added: “His healthy regime, diet and love of exercise must all have helped him with his recovery.

Queen Camilla is totally enamoured with her husband, King Charles, and "never wants to let him go", according to body language expert Judi James. Almost three months on since the King bravely revealed he was battling cancer, Buckingham Palace released a “positive” statement about his treatment progress, as it revealed the monarch is now able to return to some public facing duties amid his ongoing care.The statement, which was released on Friday April 26, read: “His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis." Alongside the update on Charles’ condition, the Palace also releasing a stunning photo of the King and his wife, Queen Camilla, taken one day after the couple celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on April 10.

Just three months on since King Charles revealed to the world he was undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer, his doctors are feeling “positive” enough about his recovery progress to have cleared the monarch to return to public engagements.The milestone news was shared on Friday April 26, when Buckingham Palace released an official statement which indicated the King’s upcoming plans to return to front-line public-facing duties. In addition to the statement, which also revealed Charles would be hosting the Emperor and Empress of Japan in June, a Palace spokesperson said: “His Majesty’s treatment programme will continue, but doctors are sufficiently pleased with the progress made so far that The King is now able to resume a number of public-facing duties.

The news that King Charles is returning to public-facing official duties in the near future will not only be a boost for him and Queen Camilla, but also for other key senior royals such as The Prince and Princess of Wales. After an emotionally challenging few months which has seen the number of working members of the family stretched thinly, a top royal commentator has reflected on why this uplifting news will also be a relief for Prince William and Kate.

BBC Morning Live star Dr. Xand, real name Alexander van Tulleken, and his wife Dolly welcomed a baby beautiful boy - and now the newborn has made his TV debut. Marking his first on-screen appearance and introduced as the "newest member" of the Morning Live family, baby Rex looked peaceful and content as he snoozed in his TV star dad's arms.

King Charles is said to be “greatly encouraged” at returning to public facing royal duties following the positive effect of his cancer treatment. Charles has been receiving care as an outpatient since early February, and the announcement will be a boost for the monarchy coming to terms with the King and the Princess of Wales as cancer patients.

Almost three months on since King Charles bravely revealed he was battling cancer, Buckingham Palace has released a “positive” statement about his treatment progress, as it revealed the monarch is now able to return to some public facing duties amid his ongoing care.The statement, which was released on Friday April 26 read: “His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis. “To help mark this milestone, The King and Queen will make a joint visit to a cancer treatment centre next Tuesday, where they will meet medical specialists and patients.This visit will be the first in a number of external engagements His Majesty will undertake in the weeks ahead.

Following the news that King Charles is shortly returning to public-facing duties after a period of treatment for his cancer diagnosis, his majesty and Queen Camilla have released a touching photo. In the newly-released image, the couple - who tied the knot in 2005 - appear in high spirits and look relaxed as they beam from ear to ear.

When she isn't filming the hit BBC show Beyond Paradise in south-east Cornwall, Sussex-born actress Barbara Flynn is working on her sideline business that actually produces some extra props for the series.The Open All Hours star, who portrays Anne Lloyd in the spin-off of Death in Paradise, runs her own jewellery business, designing and crafting the pieces herself, she revealed to Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary on This Morning on Monday, 22 April. Appearing alongside co-star Sally Bretton, who plays Anne's daughter Martha Lloyd, Barbara revealed some of her pieces even feature as part of her character's wardrobe.

The King is to return to public royal duties after the positive effect of cancer treatment. King Charles has been receiving care as an outpatient since early February and the announcement will be a boost for the monarchy as it comes to terms with the King and the Princess of Wales being cancer patients.

The Palace has just dropped a major health update on King Charles, and it's no coincidence that the news broke at 6pm sharp. The timing was meticulously planned to align with the BBC News at Six, giving the press, including OK! who were briefed with a 6pm embargo, ample time to prep their coverage.

Royal fans will be sighing with relief as it was revealed King Charles' progress in the fight against cancer means he will return to “public facing duties”, seemingly confirming this year’s Trooping the Colour. Yearly, London's streets swell with crowds of Royal followers waving flags, eagerly awaiting the sight of 1,400 marching soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians during the popular event.