In a split ruling today, a state appeals court panel reinstated a grant of parole for former Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, overturning an earlier decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom to block her release.
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Ben Ofoedu has admitted he now 'understands' suicidal thoughts following the breakdown of his 16-year relationship. The Phats & Small singer, 50, was engaged to TV star Vanessa Feltz but the pair split earlier this year after Ben admitted to cheating.
Ben has now said he was left 'heartbroken' after the break-up and 'spiralled out of control' after receiving abuse from fans over his infidelity. However the singer has now revealed that he is now focusing on his new theatre show Tony and Tina's Wedding, which he says 'saved his life'.
Vanessa was left heartbroken after finding out that Ben had been having an affair while he was away from home starring in pantomime. His ‘other woman’ messaged the former Celebrity Big Brother star's daughter Allegra, picking Christmas Day to reveal the infidelity, reports The Mirror.
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A few weeks later, Vanessa took to Instagram to share a video announcing the split, telling her fans: "I haven’t been on Instagram for three weeks, and that’s because my relationship with Ben is over after 16 years."
Speaking exclusively to the MailOnline following the break-up, Ben said: "Tony And Tina's Wedding literally saved my life. Like, literally saved my life. I had two major griefs. I had my brother pass away and then shortly after that, my relationship with Vanessa was no more.
"That's a 17 year relationship. And man, I was just spiralling out of control. I just felt like everything was closing in on me. I kind of understand now how people feel that there's no way out and they just want to end it all."
Ben says he was trolled in the aftermath of his split with Vanessa, saying he started to feel like a "really horrible person" after
In a split ruling today, a state appeals court panel reinstated a grant of parole for former Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, overturning an earlier decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom to block her release.
In a blink and you’ll maybe miss it moment, the original Ariel, Jodi Benson, pops up in the new live action version of The Little Mermaid.
Piers Morgan and other celebrities have reacted to the news Phillip Schofield has quit ITV and admitted to an affair with a younger male colleague at This Morning.
Vanessa Feltz was forced to discuss the announcement of Phillip Schofield admitting to having an affair with a "younger" colleague live on air.
Phillip Schofield’s This Morning co-star Vanessa Feltz has reacted to his affair after the news broke live on her radio show.This Morning star Phillip, 61, released a lengthy statement in which he apologised for having an affair with a younger male colleague on the show while married to his wife Stephanie Lowe. Vanessa, who regularly appears on This Morning alongside Phillip, was presenting her TalkTV show when news of his statement emerged.
Vanessa Feltz has recalled the horrifying moment when Rolf Harris groped her on live television.The TV presenter, now 61, interviewed the disgraced entertainer back in 1996 for Channel 4's The Big Breakfast Show, while he was at the height of his fame, and has since revealed how he groped her just one foot away from his wife. Rolf, whose death was announced today (May 23), was convicted of a string of indecent assaults in June 2014. Vanessa, who previously opened up about the assault back in 2014, recalled the terrifying experience on her TalkTV Drivetime show, where she shared a photo of the interview.
This Morning regular Vanessa Feltz cut a glamorous figure as she attended a gala night in London on Monday.The 61 year old stunned in a red floral summer dress showing off her toned physique as she went to watch Showstopper! The Improvised Musical.To complete her summery look Vanessa chose a pair of black wedges to give her that extra bit of height showing off her petite figure. Vanessa, who has signed up for Celebs Go Dating, wore her long blonde hair down in waves as she had a glamorous coat of makeup on her face. In a sweet touc, the TV personality had a gorgeous picture of her grandchildren printed on her tote bag.
Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley (Wonder Man) and Sofia Boutella (Rebel Moon) are set to star opposite Dave Bautista in The Killer’s Game, the action comedy that JJ Perry is helming for Lionsgate, which heads into production this summer. Their roles are being kept under wraps.
Well, this is kinda heartless, isn’t it?
EastEnders has aired some hard-hitting scenes in recent months as popular character Lola Pearce battles with a terminal brain tumour. And things will only be getting more emotional in the coming weeks as Lola, who has been given just weeks to live, is set to pass away - with fans thinking they have figured out the heartbreaking date.
Charlie Jones is all grown up 13 years on from his role on EastEnders as Ben Mitchell. Charlie, 26, took on the role of 10 year old Ben in 2006 and went on to be a regular face on the BBC soap for four years, featuring on nearly 300 episodes in total. Charlie’s not the only star to have played Charlie though; six actors have portrayed EastEnders icon Phil Mitchell and Kathy Beale’s son over the years.
Johnny Depp is not holding back. When questioned at length by the media for the first time since his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard concluded last year, Depp was quick to answer if he had felt boycotted by the industry that made him a star. "Did I feel boycotted by Hollywood? Well, you’d have to not have a pulse to feel at that point like this was all just a weird joke," he said during a press conference at Cannes Film Festival to promote his upcoming film "Jeanne du Barry," per The Hollywood Reporter.
Stacey Solomon confessed to the job she finds the 'scariest' as she continues her return to work after giving birth to her fifth child. Taking to her Instagram Story with a smiling snap, the Loose Women star shared how she was heading off to 'speak on a panel' while her husband Joe Swash held the fort at home.
Danniella Westbrook has admitted she hates her post-surgery face after she was left with a one-inch hole in her head following a botched operation in Turkey.
The future of I’m A Celebrity South Africa has been "revealed" - and it looks like it could be set to become a more permanent fixture on our screens. Whilst the all-stars spin-off was originally touted to be a one-off special - it was such a big hit with viewers, that it's thought ITV bosses are going to bring it back.The show, which was pre-recorded but ended on Friday night, saw Myleene Klass crowned as the first ever I'm A Celebrity South Africa winner - 17 years after she first appeared on the original show in 2006. In its duration, I'm A Celeb South Africa was pulling in an average of five million viewers per episode, and it was the most-watched TV programme each night.
Much-loved TV and radio favourite Vanessa Feltz is set to embark on a brand new romantic endeavour as she becomes the first star to sign up to the upcoming series of Celebs Go Dating.The long-standing E4 series is said to have spent months attempting to woo the 61-year-old former broadcaster, with The Sun today revealing that she's officially sealed the deal to take part. Vanessa revealed she had split from ex fiancé Ben Ofoedu back in February - following rumours he'd been unfaithful to her with several different women - so bosses were keen for her to front the incoming instalment.
Vanessa Feltz's ex fiancé Ben Ofoedu has opened up on how his life "spiralled out of control" following their break-up.The star has shared all about the most difficult time in a new interview amid a highly-publicised cheating scandal. Admitting that he could "understand how people want to end it all" when everything falls apart, Ben also said that bagging a new role in a London theatre show called Tony n' Tina's Wedding "saved" him.The 50 year old has taken on the role of a character called Vinnie Black in an immersive wedding-themed theatre show.The star said that the work opportunity also helped him amid grieving the death of his brother Roy, who sadly died recently at the age of 47.
Post Malone is this year’s recipient of a distinguished songwriting award.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has revealed Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds gave him an original glove from Deadpool after securing promotion to the Football League.
This Morning viewers were left slightly confused as Carol Vorderman appeared on the last edition of the show of the week. The ITV daytime programme was back on screens on Friday (April 28) with Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary at the helm after Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield hosted their first string of shows together in four weeks.