As we approach the middle of autumn, time is running out to book a cosy Scottish staycation.
22.09.2023 - 17:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Married At First Sight UK has returned for a bumper, 36-episode season and it certainly hasn't been short of drama.
Sixteen singletons have put their trust in dating gurus to match them with the partner of their dreams. The experimental reality show sees the couples meet for the first time at the altar in front of each other's friends and families - which makes for some pretty cringe-worthy moments.
Viewers were introduced to this year's cohort of brides and grooms during the first episode, while some have gotten married and embarked on their honeymoons in the following episodes. The grooms include Georges, Brad, Thomas, Terence, Arthur, Paul, Nathanial and Luke.
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Meanwhile, this season's brides are Rosaline, Peggy, Ella, Tasha, Porscha, Jay, Laura and Shona. But, as some eagle-eyed viewers have spotted, it's not the first time some of our singletons have been on reality TV in a bid to find true love.
Grooms Brad Skelly, Luke Worley, Nathanial Valentino and bride Laura Vaughan have all tried their luck on different dating shows previously - to no success. Here's why their faces might seem so familiar.
Back in 2016, at the ripe age of 20 years old, Brad took part in the first ever series of E4 reality show Celebs Go Dating. He went out with Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby. During one date, the pair tried a hot-sauce roulette challenge while in Charlotte's hometown Newcastle.
Young Brad had much shorter hair on the show - and no face tattoos. He and Charlotte enjoyed a string of dates, but it didn't work out in the end. Charlotte soon went on to meet her current partner Jake Ankers, and together they welcomed a baby
As we approach the middle of autumn, time is running out to book a cosy Scottish staycation.
King Charles' skills with a brush and watercolours have made him a top-selling artist, and other family members have also shown they are quick on the draw. Not only does Charles reign over the country, but he has proven himself to be a king in the art world too, as one of the UK’s most successful living painters.The King’s love of using watercolours first began at Gordonstoun school in Scotland, and signed copies of his work now sell at auction for four-figure sums.
Emmerdale stars Emma Atkins, Lawrence Robb and Jessie Elland have divulged some of the behind-the-scenes details from filming their first major stunt. Despite being on the soap for more than 20 years, Charity Dingle actress Emma has never been part of a big showpiece like next week's Super Soap Week.
ScotRail has announced there will be significant disruption to its services after an amber weather warning was issued in Scotland.
Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards has announced that she's gearing up for a huge career change as she is set to direct a new imagining of the theatre show Hairspray: The Musical.The TV star and singer, who recently opened up on her "mum guilt" over working away so much, shared the news during the latest edition of the ITV lunchtime programme, on Tuesday 3rd October. Revealing her excitement to the rest of the panel, Brenda, 54, explained that she was ready for a change after playing the role of Motormouth Maybelle for three previous tours of the production.
Love Island winners Jess Harding and Sammy Root have reportedly separated just two months after winning the show which wrapped up earlier this year, with them scooping the £50,000 prize between them.
Meredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.com The upcoming holiday season just got a little more merry and bright. “Family Guy” creator, director and long-time crooner Seth MacFarlane is dropping a holiday album with Liz Gillies of “Dynasty” and “Victorious” fame — and you can listen to their title track, “We Wish You The Merriest” right now. The velvety pipes of Gillies paired with MacFarlane’s baritone is the enough to soften even the most resolute of grinches.
BamBam has revealed that Day6 member Young K was originally supposed to debut in GOT7.Day6’s Young K recently made a guest appearance on BamBam’s YouTube show, Bam House, where the GOT7 member spoke about the pair’s time at JYP Entertainment. Notably, BamBam left the K-pop agency in 2021, alongside his follow GOT7 members.“Guys, I’ve said this many times before, but you know how I wasn’t part of the pre-debut GOT7 team at first, right? Let me tell you something that may shock you. Young K was [a member of] GOT7 before I was,” BamBam said in the video while introducing the Day6 singer.The Thai musician then compared the situation to their JYP Entertainment seniors, 2AM and 2PM, and how the members of those two groups had “moved about” before their official debut.“And basically, Young K was like them.
New ITV dating show My Mum, Your Dad proved to be a huge hit with TV viewers, who quickly became invested in the romances formed on the show.The unique programme, dubbed 'middle-aged Love Island', saw single parents head to a retreat in order to try and find love - with their children secretly watching the whole thing from a nearby room. One contestant who captured the hearts of TV viewers was widower Roger Hawes, 58, who had been encouraged to appear on the dating show by his children after the heartbreaking death of their mum Joanna from cancer 18 months ago.
Sixty businesses have backed Andy Burnham's plans for technical education which the government has branded 'narrow' and 'unequal'. Microsoft, Heinz and the BBC are among the big employers to sign up to the mayor's scheme.
Michaela Zee Singer-songwriter Terry Kirkman, a founding member of the 1960s folk-rock band the Association, has died. He was 83. Kirkman’s death was confirmed on Sunday through a statement on the Association’s official Facebook page: “We’re saddened to report that Terry Kirkman passed away last night, RIP Terry.
When it comes to planning a city break the likes of Paris, Amsterdam and Barcelona are usually on the top of everyone's lists. But if you’ve exhausted them all, or just fancy a destination with an alternative feel, Istanbul in Turkey is the place to go.
The launch of bus franchising today - putting power back into the hands of the people over operators - heralds the start of the Bee Network in Greater Manchester.
A young mum tragically died from a blood clot just months after giving birth.
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Naman Ramachandran New BAFTA chair Sara Putt has reflected upon the events of the past weekend in her first letter to members. While not addressing Russell Brand – about whom allegations of rape and sexual assault emerged over the weekend – by name, Putt wrote: “This weekend’s news has again raised serious questions about the culture of the screen industries and what still needs to change.
Russell Brand has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, opting for a simpler and quieter life with his wife of six years, Laura Brand, formerly Gallacher. The couple's love story is an intriguing one.They first crossed paths in 2007 when introduced by Laura's famous sister, Kirsty Gallacher. A brief romance ensued, but Russell, at the time, wasn't quite ready for a serious commitment.Their paths diverged, and Russell went on to have a high-profile marriage with pop star Katy Perry.
With the weather suddenly turning gloomy and winter not all that far away, we all need a little pick-me-up from time-to-time.
Married at First Sight UK is just days away from returning to screens as a whole host of singles trust the experts to meet their match.