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Vanessa Feltz is leaving her role at TalkTV after two years, with her move away from the brand taking place as it becomes a “completely digital” channel for viewers. She is the second big-name presenter to leave the brand, following Piers Morgan's departure in February.TalkTV launched in April 2022, and presenter and DJ Vanessa joined soon after, presenting the drivetime show. News UK, who operates TalkTV, announced on Wednesday 24 April that there are changes ahead for the brand, with the channel expected to be renamed Talk as it becomes purely digital.

Matt Baker became a household name after landing a co-presenting jog on The One Show in 2011. And while for many it would be considered a dream job, it seems almost a decade was enough for the TV star as he called it quits in 2020.The news came as a shock to fans of the show, but it seems Matt was considering moving on from the high-profile role for a while as he had an exciting new career path in mind.

Steph McGovern has confirmed she is returning to TV five months after her daytime chat show Steph’s Packed Lunch was axed by Channel 4. She recently posted a selfie to Instagram showing her in a car with her stylist on the way to her latest TV appearance.

Loose Women star, Andrea McLean, has hinted at a possible comeback to the popular ITV daytime show, four years after she famously bowed out of the series. Andrea, 54, had a TV career spanning more than two decades before she took a step back from celebrity life to focus on her mindset app, This Girl Is On Fire, and her Mastering Midlife podcast which she hosts alongside her husband, Nick Feeney. Her fans were left shocked when she confirmed in 2020 that she was stepping down from Loose Women, having first appeared on the award-winning chat show in 2007.

Lorraine Kelly got straight to the point in her reaction to Prince Harry appearing to cut ties with the UK, as she gave a blunt four-word reaction.The chat show host discussed Harry registering himself as a US resident in her ITV show Lorraine with royal correspondent Russell Myers, but made it clear she didn't find it surprising as she stated: "That's where he lives". Speaking on Thursday's episode of her show, 18 April, Lorraine, 64, said: "Prince Harry making a lot of the front pages this morning after officially registering himself as an American resident.

15 years after stepping down from This Morning, Fern Britton returned to screens better than ever with a stint on Celebrity Big Brother this year, placing in fifth on the reality show. And now, the appearance seems to have reignited the fire in Fern's belly, as the presenter is reportedly in talks for a 'TV comeback' and could even have her own show. "Fern is planning her big TV comeback.

Fans of Paul O'Grady were left teary-eyed as they watched the 'Life and Death of Lily Savage' on ITV, a documentary that traced the journey of his famous alter ego. On Good Friday, viewers tuned into ITV to revisit the birth and retirement of Lily Savage - the drag act alter ego of comedian Paul, who sadly passed away last March at 67. Paul first introduced Lily to the world in 1978 with a performance at the Black Cap pub in Camden, North London.

Paul O'Grady, the beloved entertainer and drag queen, sadly passed away at the age of 67 on March 28, 2023. His sudden death shocked the entertainment world, with hundreds of tributes pouring in from past co-stars, guests, and organisations he had worked with over the years. His husband Andre Portasio confirmed that Paul had died "unexpectedly but peacefully", causing a huge shock among family, friends, and fans.

Tomorrow marks a year since the loss of Paul O'Grady after the TV star went into sudden cardiac arrhythmia at the age of 67. Now his husband Andre Portasio has opened up on how he's finding it though to adjust to life without him. "I really thought that when we got married it would be forever.

Michael McIntyre has won the nation's hearts with his cheeky grin and flawless comedic timing.The London comedian, 47, is no stranger to fame as he has been entertaining audiences across the UK for 15 years and even earned the title of highest-grossing stand up comedian in the world back in 2012. Recently, he's been entertaining us on Saturday nights with his star-studded show, The Wheel, which is full of laughs for all ages. But what does Michael do when he's not making us giggle? Let's take a peek at his life off stage...

Michelle Keegan is one of the most glamorous TV stars in the UK, known for her flawless good looks and impeccable fashion sense. But some fans of the 36 year old Fool Me Once star might be surprised to know that 14 years ago, she appeared on Jeremy Kyle as her Coronation Street character, barmaid Tina McIntyre.The 34-year-old actress played Tina on the cobbles from 2008 until she was killed off in a grisly storyline in 2014. And in March 2010, soap fans got to see their favourite characters outside of their usual tea time slot when Coronation Street on The Jeremy Kyle Show aired to commemorate the 1000th episode of the since axed chat show.

Oscars presenter Jonathan Ross managed to lose a stone in just four weeks by sticking to a tough diet. Like many of us, he gained some weight during lockdown, but before returning to our screens with a new chat show and series of The Masked Singer, the comedian decided to go on a strict liquid diet. Jonathan, 63, turned vegan and stopped drinking alcohol in 2020, however, when he noticed his weight had increased in 2021, he chose to try a drastic diet.The chat show host replaced his meals with protein shakes, which helped him lose a stone in a month.

Jimmy Kimmel may not be a regular fixture on UK screens but he will be beamed into our living rooms on Sunday night as he hosts the Oscars for the fourth time.The 56-year-old is a very popular chat show host Stateside, presenting his own show Jimmy Kimmel Live! since 2003. He previously took the reins of the Academy Awards in 2017, 2018 and 2023 and has hosted a number of awards ceremonies and other popular shows in the US.

Fans of Saturday Kitchen were left disgruntled at this weekend's instalment of the show, which featured Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones as a guest star. While many were happy to see the actress, 57, who is famed for playing Nessa in the sitcom, some took to social media X, formerly Twitter, to share their frustration at her 'annoying habit'. As she spoke with presenter Matt Tebbutt and got involved in the show, viewers felt she was 'speaking over' the chef too much during the programme.

Kelly Clarkson is looking trimmer than ever in a high-slit denim skirt after her pre-diabetic diagnosis. The 41 year old singer showed off her impressive weight loss on her talk show, wearing a double denim outfit that highlighted her slim waist. She shared photos from the set with guests Lainey Wilson and Hoda Kotb.

Vanessa Feltz burst into tears after an emotional chat with Dame Esther Rantzen's daughter. Rebecca Wilcox appeared on Vanessa's Talk TV programme, where she spoke candidly about her mother, Dame Esther, 83, and her devastating cancer battle.The TV presenter and journalist, who has stage four lung cancer, has been using her platform to call for a vote on legalising assisted dying.

DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles stopped by The One Show on Monday night - however, viewers found themselves distracted by his new appearance. Fans have taken to social media to brand Nick as "unrecognisable" as he debuted a new look on the show.The TV host, 61, was a guest on the BBC One chat show to talk about his new Channel 5 series The Might Mississippi with Nick Knowles. But it was his new beard that caught the attention of viewers - and The One Show host Alex Jones.

Peter Andre has been having fun pretending to be pregnant, using melons and cling film to copy his wife's baby bump.The challenge follows after the 51 year old pop star and his wife Emily MacDonagh revealed in October that they were going to be welcoming a new bundle of joy into their family. On Instagram, Peter posted the hilarious video where he tried the famous 'watermelon challenge' which many dads to be have tried to do on TikTok.The goal is to see what it's like to have a baby in their tummy. In the video, we see Emily wrapping cling film around Peter to stick a big watermelon to his belly and two smaller honeydew melons to his chest.

Lorraine Kelly has opened up about her deep regret over a pivotal event in her life. After enduring a lengthy tax battle with HMRC in 2019, Lorraine voiced her one major regret about the whole episode.

There’s been an awful lot of family drama for Coleen Nolan to contend with lately, so it’s hardly surprising the Loose Women star, 58, has been feeling under a lot of pressure. During a debate on the ITV chat show about empty nest syndrome, an emotional Coleen admitted she “couldn’t stop crying” over the fact that her daughter Ciara, 22, is going travelling – and she has no idea when she’s coming back.

TV presenter Claudia Winkleman has been tipped for a major new role as a potential replacement for Graham Norton on his BBC chat show. The Strictly presenter is said to have completed a successful pilot show last year but there's no talk of a full series yet as she is too busy, according to The Mirror. Claudia is the host of The Traitors and co-presents Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One, she is also working on Channel 4's music show The Piano, and has a Saturday morning radio show on BBC Radio 2.

James Morrison heartbreakingly revealed that he found the love of his life in Gill Catchpole.The singer, known for melodies like 'You Give Me Something', confessed he had "never felt in love" until he met Gill, 45, who was found dead at their family home on Friday.The couple started their love story twenty years ago and have since become proud parents to two beautiful children, Elsie, who was born in 2008, and Ada Rose in 2018. Reminiscing old memories on a chat show - the White Wine Question Time - James gave us an insight into their fairytale love story that unfolded when Gill moved into James's mum's house as a lodger. "It wasn't the easiest start, but I just still see it as a really romantic thing.

Fool Me Once shot to the top of Netflix 's most-watched chart when it dropped on New Year's Day with viewers binge watching it. However, many will be disappointed when they learn the fate of the series which stars Michelle Keegan as widow Maya Stern. The eight-part drama follows Maya as she tries to work out how and why her dead husband Joe (played by Richard Armitage ) has shown up on a hidden nanny cam.

James Corden the talk show host, comedian and actor, shot to fame when he played the iconic role of Neil 'Smithy' Smith in Gavin & Stacey. He went on to become a TV legend in the UK before moving to Los Angeles to host the Late Late Show, which he fronted for seven years. James returned to the UK once his stint on The Late Late Show wrapped up in spring 2023.The TV star, who first hosted the late-night chat show in 2015, announced his decision to leave in April 2022, after admitting that it was a "terrifying" career move.The star added that he was motivated by his family ties in the UK and explained that he's conscious of there being "people at home who are getting older." He shared in a statement: "This will be my last year hosting the show.

There’s plenty of brilliant telly to get stuck into this Christmas, including some fantastic dramas. One that those choosing to spend much of the festive period in front of the box can watch is Nolly, which begins tonight (27 December). While the programme originally aired on ITVX earlier this year, it will be broadcast in full on ITV in the coming days.

Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach began her career at the age of nine when her character Faye Windass joined the cobbles. She stayed a regular fixture on the soap up until earlier this year, when she decided to wave goodbye to Weatherfield. However, she wasn’t away from our TVs for long, returning to compete on this year’s series of Strictly, where she is now within touching distance of the Glitterball trophy.

Steph McGovern has made an emotional speech to mark her last ever episode of Steph's Packed Lunch as the show has been axed by Channel 4. Former BBC business reporter Steph, 41, has hosted the lunchtime chat show for three years, but earlier this year it was announced that the programme was being cancelled and would air its last episode in December. As Steph was joined by some of the show's regular guests, including Kate Bottley, Chris Kamara, Simon Rimmer, Russell Kane and Marcus Brigstocke, the Middlesbrough-born journalist paid tribute to the show as a "Northern power house".

One day on since a Dutch translation of Omid Scobie’s new book allegedly revealed the names of two senior royals who allegedly raised ‘concerns’ over Prince Archie’s skin colour, Talk TV host Piers Morgan has publicly named the royals in question live on air. The original claim, made by Meghan Markle during her infamous 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, alleged that while she was pregnant with her first child, “several conversations” had taken place between herself, Prince Harry and senior members of the royal family about “how dark” Archie’s complexion would be.

In 2007, Brian became Big Brother's youngest winner after the nation fell in love with the 19-year-old cheeky chappy. After spending a total of 94 days on the show, the popular housemate was only ever up for nomination once.

Vicky Pattison has opened up about the pressure that the Loose Women panel are under to get emotional reactions from their guests. Vicky, 35, was a regular panelist on the popular daytime ITV show from 2015 to 2019 and has claimed that producers would often push the panel through earpieces if they thought the guest was about to cry.

A number of famous faces took time to pay tribute to Michael Parkinson on Thursday after the news of his death at the age 88 was announced. Legendary for his long-standing TV career, the presenter interviewed a myriad of stars, including George Michael, boxer Mohammed Ali, Meg Ryan and many more.Taking to social media, fellow stars such as Eamonn Holmes and Lord Alan Sugar shared their condolences. Fondly beginning his post by dubbing the late star 'Parky', Eamonn wrote, "King of The Chat Show Hosts .

Sinead O'Connor said in an interview years before she died that she couldn't wait to get to heaven and see her mother again.The Irish singing icon passed away on Wednesday, 26 July, aged just 56 with her family breaking the news as millions mourned across the world. But an interview she did with American psychologist and TV host, Dr Phil, has resurfaced where the Nothing Compares 2 U singer admitted that she was excited at the prospect of seeing her mother again on the other side. The singer lost her mum, Marie, at the tender age of 18 after being in a car crash, but the relationship the two shared had always been difficult.

Viewers branded BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt's interview with Rita Ora as “flirty” and “excruciating” as she appeared on the show to promote her new music.The singer, 32, appeared on the news chat show on Saturday morning (15 July), where she opened up about her new album and relationship with husband Taika Waititi. However, just before the began talking about her music, Rita and host Charlie had an awkward moment of banter, which some fans called "excruciating" online.

Whilst it would be completely normal to assume contestants on Love Island are looking for their idea love match, this wasn't lthe case for one of last year's favourites, Luca Bish. Speaking to OK! exclusively, the 24 year old told us that he "didn't go there for a swim and to fall in love." Every year thousands of singletons around the country apply for a place in the villa in the hope of finding the one, but as the ITVX show has grown in popularity, some viewers have questioned whether certain contestants are searching for a mega-bucks clothing line deal, or a boost in social media numbers, rather than a romantic soulmate.

Twelve months after setting foot in the Love Island villa, Luca Bish describes the past year as a “whirlwind”. From working with Scott Disick’s brand Talentless to splitting from his girlfriend Gemma Owen, the former fishmonger, 23, has plenty to reflect on when we catch up with him. It’s safe to say Luca didn’t have an easy ride on the ITV2 dating show.

X Factor star Myles Stephenson, who is a musician from the show's previous winning act Rak-Su, was fighting back tears as he opened up on his baby son having a stroke on Steph's Packed Lunch today, Friday 16 June.The singer's little boy Shiloh was only diagnosed with cerebral palsy when Myles and his partner Keli, who also have a daughter named Sahara, realised there was a serious issue with their son.Trying to hold it together on the Channel 4 chat show, Myles explained the couple hadn't "noticed anything" during the pregnancy or once Keli had given birth. He said it ended up being around six months after Shiloh was born that both grandparents, who are nurses, realised something was wrong.They noticed that the little tot was "clenching his fists" but as first time parents, Myles and Keli hadn't expected anything to be wrong.