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Former host of The One Show, Matt Baker, is back for a second series of Matt Baker: Travels with Mum & Dad, and he is loving every minute of travelling with his parents.The new series shows the trio exploring the North East of England, from Durham to Thirsk, and Matt gives his parents some memories that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.The 45 year old said spending time with his loved ones is "priceless" after moving to be closer to his family. Speaking exclusively to OK!, Matt said: “It’s priceless, and you know what getting to spend time together, and taking folk to places you know they are going to love, that are doable for them, to really experience, is invaluable.

Celebrity mums welcoming children later in life is becoming increasingly more common, with many opting to spend their 20s and 30s child-free. While having a baby over the age of 35 is still medically referred to as a 'geriatric' pregnancy, many big names in showbiz have had happy and healthy pregnancies and births later in life. From TV presenters to reality stars, a number of A-list women have welcomed a baby in their 40s and even 50s.

Angela Scanlon ’s TV career has been given a massive boost thanks to her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing. The 39 year old Irish presenter is currently starring in the hit BBC One dance show alongside professional partner Carlos Gu. And her stint in the ballroom seems to have worked wonders for her profile - with bookmakers this week making her a favourite to replace Holly Willoughby as host of This Morning.

The Chase host Bradley Walsh has become something of a national treasure since making his TV debut in the 1990s. The 63 year old presenter worked as an apprentice at a Rolls-Royce's aircraft engine factory in Watford after leaving school and was also a professional footballer for Brentford before ankle injuries ended his playing career at 22. He then turned to show business - working as a bluecoat at Pontins before being recruited by ITV as a host of short-lived quiz show Midas Touch in 1995.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has been accused going "too far" with a racy joke during Saturday night's live show. After Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin had performed an incredible Samba, Anton, 57, joked that he and fellow judge Craig Revel Horwood had performed a similar dance, but naked and in a lift.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nigel Harman and Katya Jones revealed they “cut” their “training short” to be on The One Show, where they also took on some wise words passed on from ITV royalty Alison Hammond. As the dancers enter week five of the dance competition, where the expectations are getting higher and higher, the duo were asked about their training schedule.

Coleen Rooney has revealed her husband Wayne's shocked response to her exposing Rebekah Vardy for leaking stories about their private life.The mother of four appeared on BBC's The One Show to discuss her new Disney+ documentary, Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story. The show will detail how Coleen turned into an amateur social media detective to find an explanation for why private stories about her and her family continued to appear in the media.

Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Scanlon has shared a rare snap of her daughter during a family day out. The One Show regular, 39 is currently strutting her stuff on the hit BBC show alongside her professional dance partner Carlos Gu. But taking some well-deserved time away from ballroom, Angela took her two daughters Ruby and Marnie out for the day.Taking to Instagram to share a glimpse of family life, the mum of two posted a sweet photo of her youngest daughter while wandering around what appeared to be a farm.

The One Show presenter and mother-of-three Alex Jones has never been one to shy away when discussing the often-harsh realities of parenthood. And catching up with OK! this week, the 46-year-old TV star opened up on a recent emotional milestone she was forced to endure, when her youngest son Kit, three, joined his big brother Edward (Teddy), five, at primary school. “He was amazing,” she wrote on an Instagram snap of her little boy venturing off to school in his new uniform.

Alex Jones - much-loved presenter of The One Show - has always been refreshingly honest when it comes to her experiences with both fertility, pregnancy and motherhood. And catching up with OK! this week, the 46-year-old BBC star and mum-of-three recalls her difficult and often emotional journey to becoming a mother. In 2019, Alex revealed she’d suffered a miscarriage two years prior, just 10 months after the birth of her eldest son Teddy, now five, and later described her third pregnancy with daughter Annie, one – when she was 44 – as a "complete shock".The widely-adored TV host - also mum to three year old son Kit - tells us, "Being a mother is the thing I enjoy and respect the most, because I know how lucky I’ve been.

Bets are already being placed left, right and centre in the celebrity arena as to who is most likely to walk away from the ongoing series of Strictly Come Dancing holding the glitterball trophy. And following a second shock elimination this weekend, the odds of a win are getting higher for the remaining contestants. Catching up with OK! this week, former Strictly star and The One Show frontwoman Alex Jones exclusively predicted who she thinks will bag the top spot this year, and plans to meet up with the potential winner soon to offer them some words of wisdom.

While some stars give the impression they’re effortlessly balancing a full-time career with the demands of parenthood, we can always rely on The One Show’s Alex Jones for a refreshing reality check. Sure enough, as mum to sons Edward (aka Teddy), five, and Kit, three, and one-year-old daughter Annie, she describes her life right now as a mammoth “juggling act”. Alex is live on air most weeknights at 7pm, which means missing out on valuable family time.

Disability rights advocate Sophie Morgan, 38, has joined forces with Hollywood A-lister Reese Witherspoon.The Loose Women star has teamed up with Reese's company Hello Sunshine, which aims to empower women by telling their stories, in a collaboration with her Making Space Media, which amplifies voices in the disabled community. Speaking to The Mirror, Sophie described Reese as a “badass woman doing important things”.

Khloe Kardashian gave fans a glimpse into her extravagant kitchen at her $20 million LA mansion earlier this week. She took to her Instagram stories to show off the huge space, which features a massive walk-in pantry and $2k of jars and kitchen organisers. The star, 39, was looking through some new socks in the kitchen with her daughter True, 5, when she gave fans a sneak peak.

Radio presenter Roman Kemp is to join BBC’s The One Show as a regular co-host with Alex Jones alongside Jermaine Jenas, it has been announced. Roman, the son of Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp, joined the presenting team of the show last year as a guest host.

Alexandra Burke showed off her bare baby bump in a set of Instagram pictures last week as she told fans her due date is “just around the corner”. The former X Factor winner explained she was “extremely excited” to be having her second child with partner Darren Randolph, as she shared images which included one of her cradling her bump and another of her cuddling up to Darren.The singer, who turns 35 this week, captioned the photos, “No, this is not a flashback huns! Baby #2 is just around the corner.

Comedian and presenter Hardeep Singh Kohli has been arrested and charged with non-recent sexual offences, Police Scotland has said.The 54 year old has been released and is due to appear in court at a later date. Hardeep, who was brought up in Scotland, appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2018, which he starred on alongside Ryan Thomas, Kirsty Alley, Gabby Allen and Dan Osborne.

With Strictly Come Dancing’s 21st series just weeks away from hitting our screens, the long-running dance show is set to welcome its oldest ever contest, Angela Rippon. The 78 year old broadcaster was just one of three stars announced to be taking part in the show, when The One Show revealed that Angela would be joining Sherlock star Amanda Abbington and Bad Education actor and singer Layton Williams.

With another series of Strictly Come Dancing just around the corner, the contestant announcements have been coming thick and fast, with Amanda Abbington announced as the first star taking to the dance floor this Autumn. Best known for her dramatic roles in shows which have included Mr Selfridge and BBC’s Sherlock, Amanda is keen to foxtrot and samba her way to victory in the hopes of scooping the highly sought after glitter ball prize.

With just weeks left to go until the return of Strictly Come Dancing for its 21st season, the first celebrity revealed to be competing in the 2023 series was announced on Friday as Amanda Abbington. Announcing the news on BBC’s The One Show, a delighted Alex Jones revealed that Amanda would be taking part in the show, as she said: “I’m really excited and incredibly nervous!” Amanda is well known for her role as John Watson’s wife in the BBC series Sherlock, with the popular star having been keen to participate in the show for a number of years before finally getting the chance to compete in hopes of securing the coveted glitter ball trophy.

Calvin Harris made a savage plastic surgery dig at music mogul and Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell during his appearance on The One Show today, Thursday 3 August. The Acceptable in the 80s hitmaker, who is engaged to radio DJ Vick Hope, was on the BBC One sofa to promote his latest dance-inspired track Desire, which he has collaborated on with Sam Smith. As Calvin, 39, chatted all things music and inspiration with hosts Alex Jones and Roman Kemp, the Scottish star couldn't resist a cheeky swipe at Simon.

Kate Garraway says Anton Du Beke is “incredibly brave” after speaking out for the first time about a childhood incident, in which he was stabbed by his father.The former Strictly Come Dancing judge made the revelation during a new series of Life Stories, now hosted by Kate. He spent three days in hospital after he was stabbed in the stomach and the leg on Boxing Day while he was living at the family home in Kent.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are 'in a good place' in their relationship, while the Prince of Wales 'showed a different side' of himself at Wimbledon, a body language expert has revealed. Darren Stanton, who appears on the likes of BBC's The One Show and ITV's This Morning to give his expert opinion, analysed the recent behaviour of the royal couple during their visits to Wimbledon.The expert revealed that William 'wanted to do everyone proud' at the world-famous sporting event as he 'put on a serious front' and displayed 'an emergence of greater confidence'.

Since first arriving back on our screens in the 1990s, it’s safe to say Angela Griffin has become one of the most loved and recognisable stars of the UK TV scene. From starring on the Weatherfield cobbles in Coronation Street as Fiona Middleton through to delighting audiences in BBC drama Cutting It and even Holby City, Angela has never failed to showcase her flexibility and diverse range as an actress.

Fleur East has been announced as the new host of Strictly Come Dancing ’s companion show It Takes Two.The former contestant and star on the BBC One competition beamed as she arrived in the studio on Friday night’s episode of The One Show. "It's a lot to take in isn't it. How did you feel when the call came?" presenter Alex Jones asked.

Alexandra Burke surprised fans when she announced that she was expecting her second child just nine months after welcoming her first.` The X Factor star, 34, and partner Darren Randolph welcomed their first child in July last year, and are yet to reveal the name or gender of their baby. She's been pretty quiet about her experience becoming a mother and has shared very limited information about her first child. But she’s now opened up about what it’s like expecting her second baby with her footballer boyfriend Darren, 36, just nine months after her first child was born.

Sam Quek may only be 34 but she’s packed a lot into her life. Hot on the heels of winning a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics as part of England’s hockey team, she quickly signed up to I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, where she finished in a very respectable fourth place.

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.

Fury and Steel have been named as the first Gladiators in the new line-up to compete on the BBC’s revival of the sports entertainment show. Gladiators was originally broadcast from 1992 to 2000 and is set to be reappear on TV screens this year with an 11-episode series hosted by The Chase presenter Bradley Walsh and his son, Barney.The One Show has revealed that former England Women’s rugby sevens player, Jodie Ounsley, will star as Fury, while Zack George, who won the title of the UK’s Fittest Man in 2020, will go under the name Steel.The pair are the first “superhumans” set to pick up their pugil sticks and compete in the gameshow coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Anton du Beke paid tribute to his late friend and former co-star Len Goodman, as he shared some advice Len had given him when he first joined Strictly Come Dancing. Len passed away over the weekend at the age of 78, with his agent sharing the heartbreaking news in a statement on Monday morning, which read: "It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78.

EastEnders star James Farrar left The One Show presenter Alex Jones and Ronan Keating in shock as he admitted that members of the public have "refused" to shake his hand due to his character's HIV storyline. On the popular BBC soap, the 35 year old actor is portraying the role of Zack Hudson, who is struggling to come to terms with his HIV diagnosis. EastEnders often grapples with difficult storylines while using experts in specific issues to offer the most realistic portrayal of a topic.

S Club 7's Paul Cattermole had heartbreakingly shared excitement for the band's reunion weeks before his tragic death aged 46. The singer, who was due to be reuniting with S Club 7 for a 25th anniversary tour, was found dead on Thursday afternoon at this home in Dorset.

Suzy Eddie Izzard has praised the late comedian and TV icon Paul O'Grady for being "open and honest" throughout his life and standing true to his identity. Paul, who was well-known for his Lily Savage drag persona, sadly died unexpectedly on Tuesday at the age of 67.The For The Love Of Dogs presenter was at home with his husband of six years Andre Portasio, who confirmed he had died "peacefully" in a statement released the next day. Reflecting on Paul's legendary status in the entertainment industry, 61 year old Suzy, who recently changed her name from Eddie, gushed over Paul's contributions to comedy.

Ronan Keating has spoken out about becoming a grandad for the first time, after his son Jack welcomed a baby daughter in March. Jack, 24, who starred on Love Island in 2022, announced the surprise arrival of his first child on 9 March, and shared a sweet black-and-white snap of him holding his newborn daughter on Instagram.

Roman Kemp discovered his bicycle had been stolen in the middle of the night when he got up early this morning (Monday 13 March), and the star was left gutted. Sharing the traumatic news with his followers on Twitter, 30 year old Roman sadly announced he'd started his Monday morning to discover someone had taken his personal belongings. "Happy Monday to the person that has stolen my bike," the star tweeted.

Award-winning singer Sam Smith had to correct The One Show co-presenter Alex Jones this week after she used the wrong pronouns. Fresh from their eye-catching trip to the Brit Awards, where the 30 year old donned an inflatable, black latex suit, Sam opened up about their secret hobby. "You're a big fan of fishing?" asked Ronan Keating, who was on presenting duties too.