Viewers heartbroken as iconic TV show is axed - just two years after returning to screens

BBC legal drama The Split is returning to our screens for a two-part special after the show came to an end in 2022 - and its welcoming a new cast member.The series stars Nicola Walker as family lawyer Hannah Defoe, navigating her high-intensity career with her complicated love life. While the drama came to a close with series three, the BBC has revealed that the Defoe family will be back for a two-part special.

I'm a woman in my 30s with one daughter and I’ve been on my own for two years since splitting with my fiance.

Patti LuPone is heading back to Broadway this summer in the new comedy The Roommate, just two years after she gave up her Actor’s Equity membership card.

Coronation Street have predicted a return could be on the cards as Steve McDonald was 'dumped' by his best mate Tim Metcalfe. Fans love the pair thanks to their comedy exchanges but if Sally Metcalfe has her way, they will be no more.

British comedian Dane Baptiste, a regular on TV and creator of two BBC shows, has been criticized for allegedly posting an “antisemitic” death threat about a female comic.

The One Show star Lucy Siegle has opened up about how she was rushed to hospital after being left in ‘excruciating pain’.The British environmental journalist, who often appears on the current affairs programme as a host, took to Instagram to share her medical emergency, as she posted a pretty snap of a garden with a blossom tree hanging over a bench. In the caption, she wrote: "I had planned some lovely content for #earthday but things went awry. Spent the night in A&E with kidney stones.

One of two teenagers who killed Reece Tansey in Bolton has been released after serving just three years in custody. Today the family of Reece condemned the decision to free Mark Nuttall as "a disgrace".

Alison Hammond has finally won over ITV viewers after this week's instalment of For The Love Of Dogs.The This Morning star was back in the beloved show this Tuesday, April 30, at 8pm, championing adorable pooches in need of help, despite a shaky start to the series which led to many mixed reactions on social media. Alison, who was announced as the programme's new host in January 2024, made her debut earlier this month and fans who missed the late Paul O'Grady were sceptical about her work. Many TV fans were unsure bosses had picked the right person to present the show.

EastEnders and Holby City actor Davood Ghadami looked unrecognisable as he stripped down for a beach workout this week.The 41 year old, who played Kush Kazemi in the BBC soap, posted a collection of topless photos of himself performing pull-ups on the stunning Sarinoda beach in Greece. In them, the actor showed off his incredibly toned body – the result of his hard work training to become a CrossFit trainer. Davood recently completed his Level 2 Trainer Certificate, allowing him to train other people in the popular fitness programme.

N-Dubz star Fazer, 37, has become a dad again after he and girlfriend Ashley Havelin welcomed a baby boy – just 12 months after having twins. A representative for the couple revealed the news to The Sun, they said: "I'm delighted to confirm Ashley had a healthy baby boy last week. Both mother and baby are doing well." Fazer, whose real name is Richard Rawson, is part of the band N-Dubz who consisted of him and bandmates Tulisa Contostavlos and Dappy.The trio first met as teenagers and formed the band in 2000, they shot to fame in 2006 with their single, I swear, before coming mainstream.

Paul Auster, renowned author of the New York Trilogy, passed away at the age of 77 from complications related to lung cancer. His passing was confirmed by fellow author and friend Jacki Lyden, who announced his death on Tuesday.The author was celebrated for his award-winning novels, including the New York Trilogy, and authored a total of 34 books. His final work, Baumgartner, was released in 2022.

Love Island star Shannon Singh is reportedly back on the singles market after parting ways with her DJ boyfriend, Ben Sterling.The 25 year old reality TV sensation and the international DJ reportedly ended their romance earlier this year, but have kept quiet about the details. The couple had a bit of a rollercoaster relationship, breaking up in 2021 before Shannon made headlines when she entered the Love Island villa shortly after their split.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor NBCUniversal is looking to wring more money out of Peacock subscribers, with the streamer set to raise prices this summer — one year after its last fee hike. Beginning in mid-July, the price for Peacock Premium (with ads) will increase by $2 to $7.99 per month and Peacock Premium Plus (mostly ad-free) is also going up by $2 to $13.99 per month. Peacock Premium’s annual price will increase from $59.99 to $79.99, while Premium Plus is going from $119.99 to $139.99 per year. The new prices will be effective starting July 18 for new Peacock customers and for existing subscribers with their next billing date on or after Aug.

NEW YORK — Dan Rather returned to the CBS News airwaves for the first time since his bitter exit 18 years ago, appearing in a reflective interview on “CBS Sunday Morning” days before the debut of a Netflix documentary on the 92-year-old newsman’s life.After 44 years at the network, 24 as anchor of the “CBS Evening News,” Rather left under a cloud following a botched investigation into then-President George W. Bush’s military record.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events SPOILER ALERT: This article contains plot details for “Challengers,” now playing in theaters. Josh O’Connor never had a churro until he shot “Challengers.” The British actor and his co-star Mike Faist enjoy the fried doughy treat in one of the film’s most suggestive scenes. In short, Patrick (O’Connor) is visiting his girlfriend Tashi (Zendaya) and his best friend Art (Faist) at Stanford when the two young men catch up in a cafeteria. They’re sitting face-to-face as they devour the churros.

Good Morning Britain has expressed gratitude to its viewers as it marks a decade on air. The ITV breakfast show celebrated the milestone by posting a video on Instagram featuring presenters Susanna Reid, Charlotte Hawkins and weather presenter Laura Tobin reacting to a clip from the first episode.

Steph McGovern has confirmed she is returning to TV five months after her daytime chat show Steph’s Packed Lunch was axed by Channel 4. She recently posted a selfie to Instagram showing her in a car with her stylist on the way to her latest TV appearance.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic There’s no golden ticket quite like the golden ticket of finding your name in the lyrics of a Taylor Swift song. It’s one thing if you’re Charlie Puth, and already on a list of Spotify’s 150 top monthly artists. But for another musical artist name-checked in Swift’s album “The Tortured Poets Department,” the impact stands to be much more impactful.

West Lothian star Luke La Volpe will perform a headline gig at the iconic King Tuts venue in Glasgow after his show sold out in just 11 hours.

Dani Dyer has revealed her shock after discovering that her contraceptive coil had "disappeared" inside her body, joking that she could have ended up with a fourth child.The Love Island star, 27, explained the 'rare' incident to her fans online, explaining that she needs surgery to remove the contraceptive device. Dani revealed her coil had "completely dislodged and moved" and during a check up, she was told that she needs medical intervention to extract it. Sharing the news with her 3.8 million Instagram followers, EastEnders star Danny Dyer's daughter said: "So long story cut short because I do like to ramble.