The Repair Shop dropped in shock shake up - as Jay Blades 'takes step back' from the show

Simon Cowell has opened up about the possibility of One Direction reuniting, and explained why he wishes he had ownership of the band name.The music mogul and talent show judge opened up about the boy band during a recent interview on Stephen Bartlett’s The Diary Of A CEO podcast, where he looked back at his time forming the band on the 2010 series of The X Factor.All five members of the band – Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Liam Payne – auditioned for the show 14 years ago as solo artists and were ultimately put together as a group by Cowell during the series. They then went on to release five Number One albums and become one of the most successful boy bands of all time.“When I was talking to One Direction, I remember saying to them, ‘Our goal is for you to have enough hits that if you ever reform, that you can do stadium tours.

Sian Welby has revealed that her Capital FM co-star Jordan North will be covering her showbiz news segment on This Morning whilst she's on maternity leave.The show's main hosts, Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley, were introduced to Sian's stand-in on Monday, 10 June. As the 37 year old presenter takes leave in preparation for her first child with boyfriend Jake Beckett - an exciting announcement she previously made on Capital FM - fans will be in good hands.

Reese Witherspoon’s first name isn’t Reese. The revelation came during a candid interview with Vanity Fair, where the 48-year-old actress appeared alongside Nicole Kidman.

BBC have reportedly granted a green light for a spin off of The Repair Shop, The Repair Shop On The Road, following Jay Blades' marriage split, The Sun reports. The show will go across the country, and will see the team repair peoples treasures. Despite the good news for Jay amid his marriage breakup, the host will be given a smaller role as the new spin-off is reportedly set to focus less on Jay, and more on the supporting team of restorers from in the barn.

Editor’s note: Running until the final general election results come in, the Deadline ElectionLine podcast spotlights the 2024 campaign and the blurred lines between politics and entertainment in modern America. Hosted by Deadline’s political editor Ted Johnson and executive editor Dominic Patten, the podcast features commentary and interviews with top lawmakers and entertainment figures. At the same time, you can follow all the news in the Biden & Trump rematch and more on the ElectionLine hub on Deadline.

Alex Ritman In June 2022, Jason Herbison was on set shooting what was to be the 8,903rd — and final — episode of “Neighbours,” an experience he admits was “very, very emotional.” The cult Australian soap opera — a show he first starting writing for after leaving high school in 1990 and came to oversee as its top exec producer — was coming to a tearful end. Two years on, almost to the day, and Herbison is now on a short trip to L.A.

The biggest shock on the launch night of the new season of Love Island was undoubtedly the arrival of Joey Essex, who became the first ever celebrity bombshell as he entered the villa looking for love.The former star of TOWIE has been a mainstay of reality TV since he first appeared in the classic Essex based show in 2011, most recently appearing in the 2023 series of Dancing on Ice, where he finished second. Speaking about why he chose to sign up for the dating series, Joey said: “I just want someone to like me for me and now from what they see on TV.This is exactly why I’m going into the villa because you’re disconnected from the rest of the world and can focus on what actually matters on a far deeper level." Joey has had well-known girlfriends in the past, including TOWIE co star Sam Faiers, model Lorena Medina, Love Island’s Ellie Brown and US socialite Stephanie Pratt, and he has also been linked to Rita Ora and Amy Willerton.

Thugs who ran a deadly dog fighting ring from their GARAGE where they let the animals rip each other apart in bloody fights have been jailed.

The Repair Shop host Jay Blades has pulled out of a public appearance at the last minute, with his team sharing that he is 'taking time out' following his split from wife Lisa Zbozen. The presenter, 54, was scheduled to appear at Hay Festival in Wales over this weekend, a literary festival which features a range of art, literature, science, politics, music and comedy activities and shows.

EXCLUSIVE: James Graham sets a mental timer of strictly 45 minutes for a conversation that will encompass tonight’s gala opening at London’s National Theatre — en route to a run at the Garrick Theatre — of his sublime stage adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s landmark 1982 television drama Boys from the Blackstuff; followed by updates about the BBC TV version of his Olivier Award-winning soccer play Dear England, which will see him doing on-the-ground research at next month’s Euros in Germany; plus revelations about an epic new show he’s developing with House Productions that will explore the “mood sweeping across Europe.”

Sean Bean is to star as a gang leader in Stephen Butchard‘s epic Liverpool-set crime series This City is Ours [working title] from The Crown producer Left Bank.

Ruth Langsford is reportedly taking a break from Loose Women next week.

Ruth Langsford is taking a 'step back' from Loose Women amid her split with Eamonn Holmes after 14 years of marriage and a total of 27 years together. On Saturday, 25 May, it was announced by a representative for the pair that they were going their separate ways.They share a 22 year old son, named Jack. The statement said: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.” The Sun reported that amid the news, Ruth will not appear on Loose Women this week, where she often anchors the show.

Paul McCartney delivered an amusing roasting of Bruce Springsteen at the Ivor Novello Awards last night (May 23).The Boss became the first international songwriter to receive the Fellow of the Ivors Academy at Grosvenor House in London, following in the footsteps of Elton John, Kate Bush, Annie Lennox and Paul McCartney.Becoming an Academy Fellow is the highest honour the organisation bestows, and with it, the iconic singer, songwriter and guitarist becomes the first American songwriter that the Academy has inducted into Fellowship in its 80-year history.Presenting the prize, McCartney who brought Springsteen onstage along with Dave Grohl during his headline slot at Glastonbury in 2022, jokingly said: “Like Bruce’s concerts, I’m going to keep this brief,” referencing the Boss’ three hour plus concerts, before adding that he “couldn’t think of a more fitting” recipient “except maybe Bob Dylan, or Paul Simon, or Billy Joel, or Beyoncé, or Taylor Swift. The list goes on.”He also spoke about his performance at Glastonbury and said he never expected the Boss to show up.“Springsteen is a Dutch name. Did you know that? In Dutch it means man in charge.

NewJeans have released their new single, ‘How Sweet’ – listen to the track below.The ’80s-inspired ‘How Sweet’ is the second song from the girl group’s new double single album, which also features the previously released ‘Bubble Gum’. The song’s accompanying music video feature the girl group performing the song in the middle of the road after their car breaks down.In a statement, per The Korea Times, the quintet said that the record “is something we’ve diligently prepared together and poured a lot of care into”.

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The Repair Shop's Jay Blades was spotted without his wedding ring for the first time since his split from wife Lisa-Marie Zbozen.The presenter was snapped taking a drive around rural Shropshire in his black Range Rover, wearing his signature black glasses and looking sombrely focused on the road ahead. Jay's outing marks his first public appearance since Lisa-Marie announced they were ending their 18-month marriage. In a heartfelt Instagram post in early May 2024, Lisa-Marie confirmed their separation while sharing her emotional state.

With Chelsea Flower Show is in full swing, we can't help but admire the stunning colourful blooms and intricate garden designs that are on show at the event, but it's not just the flowers that have been catching our eye.The celeb attendees have also been serving up some serious summer outfit inspiration this year. Among the stunning florals and bold prints, Beverley Knight's green maxi dress caught our eye thanks to both its simplicity and versatility, and we can already tell it's going to be a great addition to our summer wardrobes.The singer wore Pretty Lavish's Khloe Knit Maxi Dress, £62 here, for the occasion, and its zesty lime green colour and figure-flattering fit make it the perfect choice for the sunny weather.

The first of a four-part crime story based on a real event is airing on Channel 4 tonight (Monday, May 20). The series gives a fascinating account of a man who awoke from a Covid coma to discover that the police had identified him as a fugitive from justice and one of America’s most wanted criminals.