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Pop sensation Jamelia shocked viewers of BBC series Celebrity Masterchef this week, when she revealed her age to judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode. Many fans were convinced that the singing sensation was in her late 20's or early 30's, but it soon emerged that this isn't the case as Jamelia mentioned her age on the show.The stylish star, who first shot to fame in the early 00’s with tracks that included Superstar, revealed to the judges that she was 42, something that stunned many viewers at home, as they couldn’t quite get over her youthful appearance.

Emmerdale favourite Lydia Dingle experienced a blast from her past this week, when her childhood sweetheart Craig arrived on screen after bumping into her at a job fair held at The Hide.Taken aback by the appearance of someone from her childhood, Lydia appeared to be visibly shaken when Craig kept addressing her as “Jenny” her former name before she changed it following the loss of her infant son. In scenes airing on Thursday, 17 August 17, it was soon revealed that Craig was actually the father of Lydia’s baby son, Toby, who tragically was stillborn when she was just a teenager.

The partner of pregnant Hollyoaks actress Frankie Jules-Hough, who was killed in a horror motorway car crash, has welcomed plans to review the prison sentence of the driver who killed her. Adil Iqbal, 22, was speeding in his father's BMW on the M66 in Bury, Greater Manchester, when his car hit Frankie's on 13 May. He was jailed for 12 years on 19 July, having pleaded guilty to killing Frankie, 38, and causing serious injury to her son Thomas, 9.

Swapping the wards of Holby City for a new role in Hollyoaks, actor David Ames delighted fans this week when a first look episode, saw the star make his debut in the Channel 4 soap as new headteacher Carter Shepherd. The exciting episode first got underway when Goldie McQueen (Chelsee Healey) poignantly admitted to (Ross Adams)that she had been struggling recently. Later, Goldie continued to lament about her situation at Bronzer’s memorial bench, while asking for a sign to help her through the particularly rough patch.

Adam Rickitt has channelled his iconic I Breathe Again music video by stripping nude and posing for a number of risqué photographs for social media.The former Hollyoaks and Coronation Street star, 45, is currently holidaying in Italy and decided to bare all and show off his buff body and bottom as part of his 'butt shot day' tradition. He shared three photographs to his Instagram account, with the first showing him posting slightly out of focus sitting on a windowsill and looking out, with the second snap showing him standing fully nude and looking out of the same window.

Good Morning Britain is welcoming pop icon Duncan James as the new guest entertainment presenter on weekday mornings, and he's "super excited" but "nervous" to be joining the team, as the singer opened up on his amazing new showbiz role. Former band member Duncan, who previously opened up on pretending to date famous stars such as Geri Halliwell before coming out as gay, will be starting on the daytime TV show from Monday 14 August, and he's gearing up to fill in for long-time staple presenter Richard Arnold.

Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks is facing a number of big changes after a mass exit.The show's executive producer Lucy Allan has decided to leave after two years in the role on the programme. She is not the only major departure, as reports suggest that series producer Philip Dodds and script and storyline executive Josie Day are also leaving.The Sun is reporting that the trio have been given their marching orders after record-low ratings and chaos on set.

It’s Dilly Harcourt vs Sienna Blake in Channel 4's Hollyoaks and spoilers see that Dilly, played by actress Emma Johnsey-Smith, soon might have the upper hand. In scenes set to air mid-August, Dilly ends up finding out about Sienna’s sordid past when Diane Hutchinson (Alex Fletcher) delves into all the awful things she’s done. Dilly continues to fear for her brother, Rafe Harcourt (Chris Gordon), who is smitten with Sienna (Anna Passey).

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag She joined the cast of Hollyoaks back in 2008, and since then Jorgie Porter has rarely been out of the spotlight. But for now the actress and model has stepped away from the cameras and is living a very different lifestyle. After giving birth in November to her son Forest, who she shares with fiancé Ollie Piotrowski, the new mum is settling into her biggest role to date.

The Traitors star Maddy Smedley has said that she's unlikely to return to the BBC reality competition if an all-star version was to happen after leaving the show "a shell of the person" she was before. The former care home worker signed up for last year's launch series, which saw the Faithful contestants attempt to weed out the Traitors among them before being eliminated from the Scottish castle. While Maddy became a fan-favourite for incessantly accusing Wilf Webster of being a Traitor, the 30-year-old has revealed that an All-Star series would be off the cards for her.

Maddy Smedley stole the hearts of the nation during her stint on BBC One show The Traitors, where, as a righteous Faithful, she was determined to identify the baddies in the castle. Despite her admirable sleuthing, she found time to regularly remind her fellow contestants that she’d once had a couple of minor acting roles – her favourite being a one-off appearance in EastEnders playing a homeless woman. Now the former care home worker is heading for the bright lights of Hollyoaks and is showing off her acting chops as a completely different character.

It seems it's 'once bitten, twice shy' for ex-professional Strictly dancer AJ Pritchard as he confirms that he's done with acting.The 28-year-old joined his big brother Curtis Pritchard, who was also a dancer on Strictly, for a nine episodes on Hollyoaks in 2021 but it seems that once was quite enough for the blonde star.The sibling pair starred as dancer brothers Marco and Jacob but their appearance was marred by criticism from various soap actors who were adamant that casting should be selected based on talent and not social media followers. Former EastEnders actor Michael Greco had plenty to say on the matter and called AJ's acting "shocking", claiming that people could learn "how not to act" by watching the brothers on-screen.

Hollyoaks star Ki Griffin has confirmed that they have split from their long-term fiancee Sorcha Osborne, a year after they got engaged. Ki and Sorcha have been together since 2021, and they revealed their engagement last year.The couple would often attend events together, but now they appear to have removed any trace of their relationship on social media.

Hollyoaks legend Guy Burnet is worlds away from his time on the Channel 4 show and has made it in Hollywood. Guy played Craig Dean in the soap from 2002 until 2008, but fans can now see him in one of the year's most talked about films - Oppenheimer.

The partner of a former Hollyoaks actress who died in a horror motorway crash has described the killer's sentence as "insulting." Frankie Jules-Hough was killed when Adil Iqbal, 22, crashed into the back of her car on the M66, in Bury, while he was speeding at 123mph. A court heard that Iqbal was driving his BMW with one hand, while holding his phone in the other, filming himself swerving across the lanes at high speed, on May 13 this year.

Emmerdale fans are in for a treat next week, when one familiar face returns to the dales as a brand new villain, over twenty years since last appearing in the soap. Actor Robert Beck will no doubt be a blast from the past for many viewers, after originally starring in the show for 78 episodes, when he played Bernice Blackstock’s love interest Gavin Ferris - who famously was caught kissing Jason Kirk amid his engagement to the B&B owner! It has since been revealed however, that Robert will once again be returning to the ITV soap, but this time in a far grittier role as new villain Harry, who will debut on the show next week as part of a new storyline involving Nate Robinson, Caleb Miligan and newcomer Corey.

Gemma Atkinson has shared an adorable snap of her fiancé Gorka Marquez and their two children, including newly born Thiago. Former Hollyoaks actress Gemma, 38, shared the image on her Instagram Stories on Saturday night (July 29). Professional dancer Gorka, 32, who is best known for being a dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, could be seen passed out asleep on the couple's sofa with his daughter and son cuddling up to him.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey has floored fans by posting stunning images of her with her bare baby bump out in a very Kim Kardashian-inspired look.The actor, who is best known for playing Goldie McQueen on the hit Channel 4 soap, recently announced she was expecting another baby. At first, she said it was a surprise to hear that she was pregnant with her second child but is now very excited by the news and can't wait. Chelsee already shares baby number one Coco, who is now five, with her ex-boyfriend Jack Molloy, but is looking forward to adding another bundle of joy to the family.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Gemma Atkinson has opened up her son Thiago's birth earlier this month, telling fans she had a C-section.The presenter, 38, welcomed her second child earlier this month with Strictly star fiancé Gorka Marquez, 32, and shortly after announced their son’s name.Taking to her Instagram on Wednesday, 26 July, Gemma shared a pic of herself in hospital, telling fans she had "an elected C section" as "I didn't get my vaginal birth." Joking that she was helped through the process by Wimbledon, she continued: "My waters broke and I went into labour and stayed at home for as long as possible (it helped that the Wimbledon men's final was on!) "My contractions got down to every 6 mins or so and then slowly just stopped. We headed into the hospital 24hrs after my waters broke as they had changed colour a little.Thiago had opened his bowels.Thanks son! Already s******g on me." Gemma then added: "I was given the choice of the artificial hormone to induce labour again or a section.

Two years ago actress Charley Webb left ITV’s soap Emmerdale after a whopping 19 years on the show and has just revealed she’s landed a brand-new role in a touring play. Charley, 35, appeared as the popular character Debbie Dingle who arrived in the village in 2002 and was on and off screen until 2021. During that time, Charley took three maternity leave breaks to have her sons, Buster, Bowie and Ace who she shared with husband and fellow actor Matthew Wolfenden, 43, who plays David Metcalfe in Emmerdale.

Since joining the cast of Hollyoaks back in 2006, James Sutton has become known for his role as John Paul McQueen. Despite leaving the soap to star in Emmerdale in 2009, 40 year old James returned to Hollyoaks in 2012 where he has remained ever since. During his time on the Channel 4 show, the actor has been at the centre of some important storylines, including male rape.

Adam Rickitt, who starred as Nick Tilsley in Coronation Street and Kyle Kelly in Hollyoaks, let soap fans shocked when he quit the limelight for a regular job back in 2020 - and now just three years later he is now set to make his return to soapland.The soap-star turned hospitality entrepreneur, is set to join the BBC daytime soap Doctors later this year, after having previously made a guest appearance on the show back in 2016. Since leaving Hollyoaks in 2020, Adam has been running the micro-bar Dexter & Jones in Chesire, alongside his wife Katy, who also works as a reporter on Good Morning Britain.

Former Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson and her fiancé Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Márquez, recently welcomed a beautiful baby boy into their lives. The couple, who met on Strictly in 2017, announced the arrival of their son on social media, describing him as "utterly wonderful." Gemma shared their excitement, expressing gratitude for the well wishes they received, and revealed that their family feels complete now that their daughter Mia has become a caring big sister to the newborn.The couple named their son Thiago Thomas Marquez. Despite the joy and love that comes with a new addition to the family, Gemma also shared the realities of parenting, including the occasional chaos.

Sarah Jayne Dunn has given fans a look inside her very own £20k pole-dancing studio. Sarah, 41, was axed from Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks after more than two decades of portraying her character, Mandy Richardson, when she opted to sign up on adult-content website OnlyFans. She first appeared on the popular soap in 1996 before leaving in 2008.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Oppenheimer fans have been left stunned after spotting Hollyoaks legend, Guy Burnet, in the hit Blockbuster film. Soap fans will recall that Guy, 39, played Craig Dean in the popular Channel 4 soap from 2002 until 2008.

Sam Smith was spotted taking a stroll in New York in a typically eye-catching outfit alongside rumoured boyfriend Christian Cowan.The 31-year-old singer kept cool in the hot summer weather by wearing a white pleated skirt with a matching vest.The London-born hitmaker teamed the outfit with tan work boots and gold necklaces.The outfit showed off Sam's array of tattoos on their arms and legs and they sported a scruffy beard for the occasion. Fashion designer Christian, meanwhile, went for an all-black look, featuring an oversized top and shorts.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Hollyoaks star Lucy Jo Hudson, 40, has opened up about her son being rushed to hospital after suffering a serious allergic reaction.The star, who plays Donna-Marie Quinn on the soap, revealed that she feared for her three-year-old son Carter's life after the terrifying health scare. The toddler was taken to Ormskirk Hospital in Lancashire after going into anaphylactic shock from eating a snack containing traces of nuts.Telling her fans about the terrifying ordeal, the actress wrote on social media: "Carter was 18 months. He was in the trolley, eating snacks while I was getting tea with Sienna, and he suddenly looked at me, and I knew something was severely wrong." "He went grey, his mouth went blue, and he started to go all limp.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Stephanie Davis makes a triumphant return to our screens this week in ITV's Coronation Street, and has opened up to OK! about the "whirlwind" comeback.The 30-year-old actress says she's in the best place she's ever been - loved-up with boyfriend Joe McKalroy, 26, and bringing up her "amazing" son Caben, 6.The former Hollyoaks star tells us about her journey “to hell and back” to get where she is today, and reflects on all that she’s been through. On a stunning family shoot in the lavender fields, she shares her wedding plans, helping other women achieve sobriety, and hints about her hopes for “spicy” new Corrie character Courtney Vance.

EastEnders legend Rita Simons is swapping Walford for Cheshire as she has joined the cast of Hollyoaks.The 46 year old, is going to ruffle feathers when she arrives on the show. A source has told the Sun: "Rita’s new character will certainly ruffle feathers and is set to stir the pot. Hollyoaks fans can expect plenty of fireworks.

She's been a mainstay of Emmerdale for 25 years. But now we'll be saying goodbye to B&B owner and former Woolpack landlady Bernice Blackstock, as actress Samantha Giles 'quits' the ITV soap. Samantha, 52, is set to leave the Yorkshire Dales behind later in the year.This will be the fourth time that the actress has left the show since she made her debut back in 1998.

OK! are delighted to announce that Hollyoaks actorJamie Lomas has popped the question to his girlfriend of three years, Jess Bell.The acting favourite claims here he'd meticulously planned his romantic proposal for weeks, before getting down on one knee at the couples favourite restaurant in Mexico, and leaving dentist Jess reaching for the tissues. Sign-up or login below to watch an exclusive video interview, read all about their heart-warming engagement, Vegas wedding plans and see their exclusive husband-and-wife-to-be photoshoot. Register for FREE to read this article in full.

Chelsee Healey, who is best known for playing Goldie McQueen in the popular Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, has announced that she is three months pregnant with her second child.The soapstar said that although the pregnancy came as a "shock" at first she is now "so excited" about the news, as she prepares to welcome another bundle of joy. Chelsee, who is already mum to her five-year-old daughter Coco, who she shares with her ex-boyfriend Jack Molloy, shared the news of her pregnancy on Instagram, as she posed alongside her daughter.

Hollyoaks star Callum Kerr has announced that he is a dad-to-be, as he took to Instagram to reveal that hs girlfriend is pregnant with the couple's first child. Sharing a couple of snaps of them together as well as a short ultrasound clip, Callum penned the caption: "Ever since I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a dad.

Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe recently took to social media to share a rare photo with her ex-partner from Geordie Shore.The TV star, known for her role as Mercedes McQueen on the long-running soap, is the mother of six-year-old Daye, whom she shares with Greg Lake. In 2020, after an eight-year relationship, the Bradford-born actress separated from Daye's father, who gained fame on Geordie Shore.

Finding a little bit of ‘me time’ can be difficult for new parents, and a trip to the hairdresser can be the perfect way to take a few hours to enjoy yourself and unwind. New mum Jessica Fox definitely appreciates the benefit of getting a few hours of pampering, as the Hollyoaks star headed to the Collinge & Co salon in Liverpool for a hair makeover following the birth of her son River in March.

Sarah Jayne Dunn, who was axed from Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks after she opted to sign up on adult-content website OnlyFans, has shared that this was the "best decision" she's made as she reveals she's had a new room built for the purpose of creating content. Sarah, 41, was sacked from the soap after more than two decades of portraying her character, Mandy Richardson. She first appeared on the popular soap in 1996 before leaving in 2008.