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There was another eagerly awaited Christmas Day moment, the Gavin &amp, Stacey finale, even though we were all counting down until December 25 to open our presents and spend time with family. Fans could watch their favorite sitcom actors bid their goodbyes to their characters in a moving finale episode that featured James Corden’s Smithy finally knottying the knot.

One shot shows Smithy and Gavin, played by Mathew Horne, lying in bed next to each other in a number of heartwarming behind-the-scenes scenes scenes from James’ Instagram, and an eagle-eyed viewer quickly pointed out that they knew exactly where the bedding was used in the scene. The Belle Reversible Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set from Dunelm, which is available in a set of two sizes, costs £20.

The set received an unexpected starring role in the episode when Julia Davis’ character Dawn Sutcliff is caught reuniting with Pete.

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The fan wrote, “I don’t have the duvet set, but I know where it’s from because I work for Dunelm, and I’m so sad because I see these items every day at work.” One of our stores’ top sellers is Bonne Grey; perhaps after seeing it in the final, it might turn out to be the best color in 2025? !

The scene featured the light grey version, which is available in three different colors, with additional options for a charcoal grey and light blue version. Additionally, you have the option of choosing a material made of 100% cotton or polycotton, which will vary slightly depending on your preference.

The 100% cotton version is between £4 and £6 more expensive than the polycotton one, with the double costing £20 in polycotton and and £24 in 100% cotton. Both materials and all colourways also come in single, double, kingsize and superking sizes.

You can change the color of your bed in a snap with the help of the Belle Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set, which is also fully reversible. Shoppers are also thrilled with the quality, giving the duvet set a 4.6 out of 5 star rating with more than 1000 5 star reviews.

One wrote: “Very pleased with my purchase very good quality material and excellent price”, whilst another added: “This duvet set looks absolutely stunning, really brightens up the bedroom, excellent quality and feels great also washes well”.

One commentator said, “Lovely pattern but not as soft as I would like may soften after a few washes hopefully,” while another said, “Great value but iron while damp as difficult to iron when dry.”

However others were more than happy, writing: “Lovely cotton duvet set. Easy to iron. Light colours on both sides, not too dark”.

Elsewhere, Marks and Spencer also has a gorgeous reversible floral duvet set, with the Cotton Blend Floral Bedding Set costing between £17.50 for a single and £29.50 for a superking. Each side features a different floral print, with shoppers saying: “Good quality, nice material and colour. Washed well and did not need ironing”.

If you’re after something more luxurious, Next’s Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell floral bedding set has a 200 thread count and is made from 100% cotton. It’s priced between £55 and £90, but has gotten rave reviews from buyers, with one writing: “Very pretty with the delicate flowers covering the duvet cover. Superb quality, washes well. I have a few items from Rachel Ashwell’s bedding collection because I adore it.

Gavin &amp, Stacey is still available to watch on BBC iPlayer if you haven’t yet gotten to grips with it.

As she left Ricky Hatton, Claire Sweeney looked at ease sipping a beverage on a beach in Barbados.

The star and Ricky’s whirlwind romance started at the beginning of last year after the boxing champion, 46, and soap star, 53, met while competing on ITV’s Dancing on Ice. However, it seemed that the two were unable to go the distance as they called time on their relationship.

The couple reportedly hoped to continue being close friends, but their romance sank because of their differing lifestyles. As Claire soaked up the sun on a beach in Barbados while the UK battles severe cold, Claire opted for string bikinis and cocktails.

In a gradient bikini with pink, red, and orange, the Corrie actress looked stunning. She added a pair of sunglasses to protect herself from the sun and tied her blonde hair in a messy bun on top of her head. The actress rose from her sun lounger and sipped on a beverage in a quick snap.

As she lounged up, she also topped up her tanning. As she took a much-needed break from her hectic schedule in the UK, the actress had her eyes closed and wore a pair of black headphones. The star celebrated the festive season in the stunning country with her eight-year-old son, Jaxon.

On her Instagram, Claire has been updating followers about her tropical trip. She shared a photo of herself and her son in full costume this week on her Instagram page. Jaxon looked dapper in floral shirt, red trousers and suspenders. A sequinned off-the-shoulder dress by Claire made her look all glam.

Claire made an open statement about her relationship with Ricky at the end of 2024 when she appeared at the London show The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical. Speaking about the breakup, she explained to MailOnline: “I’m great – we’re still friends, we were friends, we dated and now we’re friends again. It’s all good”!

A source earlier that day claimed to the publication that the ex-couple remained “good friends” and that there never was “fallout between them.” They decided it was time for them to end their romantic relationships. They enjoyed their time as a couple and have plenty of shared interests, but their lifestyles are very different”, the source said.

Offering some insight into the cause of the split, the source continued: “While Claire is one of the biggest stars on Coronation Street and is very career-gliding, Ricky’s more freewheeling and unpredictable. Ricky is already packing his belongings for a trip to Tenerife, where he feels more at home. Meanwhile, Claire’s putting her heart and soul into her career, leaving romance behind”.

The star has two divorces: one with Tony Hibbard from 2001 to 2007 and the other with Daniel Reilly from 2013 to 2015. Meanwhile, Ricky has never married but was in an 11-year romance with Jennifer Dooley from 2005 until 2016. He is also the father of 23-year-old boxer Campbell Hatton, who he shares with another ex-girlfriend who is also called Claire.

Ricky mentioned Dancing On Ice and how it changed his life in June of last year. He said: “I had a good laugh on the ice. I mean, after the first day, I was scared to death but I always love a challenge.

” I got knocked out in the first round, but I was able to able to meet Claire. Before Claire, “Ricky joked ahead of the event,” I was always a Billy no mate at these things. No, it’s great! Since we’ve been together for about five months, I’m happy to see it continue.

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As the star moves on from R&B star R. Ben Dias, Maya Jama insists she is “happy in the friendship zone” with her ex-boyfriend Stormzy.

The two are pictured in public having a cozy New Year’s Eve date, according to reports that the Love Island host has been dating R. B. since last month. Just a few months after her breakup from Stormzy, the 30-year-old presenter and the 27-year-old football player met at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester on November 10 for the MTV Europe Music Awards.

Maya and Stormzy had a number of years of dating before splitting up in 2019. They gave their romance a second chance a few years later, in August of 2023, but they ultimately decided to end it last year. The duo shared a statement on social media telling fans that ‘ they tried, and it didn’t work, and that’s okay. ‘

They also told fans they will ‘ always be friends ‘ and in a recent interview, Maya admitted to being ‘ happy ‘ being in the ‘ friendship zone ‘ with her ex-partner. When asked whether there’s a chance of them getting back together, Maya said: “No, I think we’re happy in this friendship zone”.

She told The Guardian, “I think it’s nice that people love him for being cute and that people love me for being cute, and people get excited when two people you like get together.” That’s just what happens in the celebrity world, don’t you think”?

Rben, a footie star, recently confirmed his romance with Maya after sharing a photo of them together watching the sunset. As he swung his arm around a woman who was wearing a skirt and trainers, the football player donned a hoody and trousers. Their backs were to the camera, so the woman’s identity was concealed.

Along with his pals, he also shared a number of other photos from the trip. Rúben wrote: “Happy new year everyone and happy 30th to the one &amp, only @ivandias03″ Lo que viene…vai…””. Maya and Ruben exchanged information at the EMAs and have since spoken, according to a source who spoke to the Sun. However, things started to improve in early December. Ruben jumped at the chance to see in 2025 with Maya in Spain when he injured and had to miss the crowded New Year’s games.

They continued: “Spending New Year’s Eve together was a real step forward in their relationship”. The source added that Maya and Rúben “get on really well” and “make a gorgeous couple”, but stated that “it’s early days”.

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Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury reportedly rekindled romance on New Year’s Eve by giving a passionate kiss at Luke Shaw’s Hogmanay party in Cheshire.

Five months after their breakup, Tommy has always denied, was when they reconnected due to allegations of cheating. But how did they conceal their private party before revealing that they were reunited?

Prior to the event, both Tommy and Molly-Mae posted separately on social media, keeping their attendance at the same party discreet. The New Year’s Eve party featured photos from Molly-Mae, including a TikTok trend where users post their final and final drinks of the night.

She also referred to “the highest highs and lowest lows” in her 2024 reflections. Tommy posted a recent photo of himself with their daughter, Bambi, and a gym snap on Thursday. The pair were seen kissing during a later exclusive photo that was shared online.

Molly-Mae invited Tommy to the party at last minute, according to a source who spoke to The Sun, and they were “very flirty all night.” They were “all over each other as the compère counted down to midnight”. However, Molly-Mae remains cautious about officially rekindling their relationship due to past hurts.

A source told the publication: “Things are still delicate but they’ve had some long, difficult conversations over the past few weeks and, finally, are in a great place. Molly-Mae decided to invite Tommy fairly last minute. It was all very low-key”. The couple continued to be “very flirty” all night and claim that their “physical attraction continues to be strong.”

The insider claimed Tommy had “a lot of work on himself” and is simply content to “take things slowly.”

The couple met on ITV’s Love Island in 2019, got engaged in 2023, and share a 23-month-old daughter, Bambi. During a vacation in North Macedonia, Tommy denied the allegations of cheating and that a Danish woman had been involved. They split up in August 2024.

In his recent memoir, Tommy, who has spoken of his intentions to set the record straight, hasn’t divulged the reasons behind the split, but has hinted that fans have gotten the wrong end of the stick. He said, “I think a lot of people might regret their actions and unkind words, and the truth will come out in time.”

” The whole world will I reckon. What the general public believes is false. It’s not something I envisaged happening, but it didn’t come out of nowhere. The only people who are aware of what is happening in our relationship are myself and Molly, despite the fact that this was previously the case.

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The singer known for his 1967 hit, The Oogum Boogum Song, Brenton Wood, has passed away at the age of 83.

The beloved artist died on Friday, January 3, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Moreno Valley, California. TMZ first reported the news of his death, which was later confirmed by his assistant, Manny Gallegos. While the cause of death remains undisclosed, Manny told the NYPost: “It just was his old age. He was 83 years old”.

“He went in his sleep peacefully. The love that he gave us, God took him the same way”, he added. Additionally, Maddie made it known to the media that Brenton left a message for his fans on January 2 and 3. He told his assistant: “I might not be here for long”, and Manny disclosed, “He said, ‘ Catch you on the rebound, ‘” This phrase held significance for Brenton, who named his final tour after it and even had a 1967 song with the same title.

According to Manny, the tour concluded on Valentine’s Day weekend in 2024, and shortly afterwards, the late 83 year old began to feel unwell. By May 2024, he was hospitalised.

Brenton Wood, born Alfred Jesse Smith on July 26, 1941 in Shreveport, Louisiana, was raised in San Pedro, California after his family relocated there during his childhood. For his songwriting and piano playing, he drew inspiration from artists like Jesse Belvin and Sam Cooke.

Brenton studied at East Los Angeles College and performed with neighborhood R&amp, B acts like Little Freddie and the Rockets, as well as the Quotations. He decided to go solo and became known as Brenton Wood, which was influenced by Brentwood, a wealthy Los Angeles neighborhood.

According to the Mirror US, some claim that this was a nod to his “home county.” His fortunes changed when he signed with Double Shot Record, but his early singles with Brent Records and Wand Records failed to chart. His most notable single, The Oogum Boogum Song, reached No. 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967 and No.

19 on the Billboard R&amp, B charts. Other songs, Gimme Little Sign and Baby You Got It, peaked at No. 9 and No. 34 respectively on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967. Come Softly to Me, his final solo song, peaked at No. 97 on Billboard’s R&amp, B tally in 1978.

Brenton established his own record labels, Prophesy Records and Mr. Wood Records, and made a brief foray into acting with a role in the 1969 film Popdown. According to his website, Brenton is a “giver,” and he has regularly performed at events for at-risk youth in schools and community outreach events.

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Gloria Hunniford, the star of Loose Women, has made an announcement about her dietary changes following a doctor’s health warning.

Chatting with Woman Weekly, the seasoned TV personality, 84, revealed her new approach to eating: “I’d dieted before, but going on a medical diet gives you determination”. The former Strictly contestant didn’t have to sacrifice much, just a few daily staples: “I cut out all the sugar I could… (I also) gave up bread, pasta and potatoes”.

Gloria went into detail about her typical day’s meals since adopting her new regimen: “I’ll have egg or sausage for breakfast, but no bread. It’s soup or salad with fish for lunch, and in the evening I’ll replace potatoes with cauliflower, which has the same sort of crunch”.

After being diagnosed as pre-diabetic, her doctor issued a stark warning to her about the shift toward healthier living: “My doctor told me to take my life in my hands. Gloria does occasionally indulge in a “glass of wine or champagne,” despite her current strict diet.

Gloucestershire Live reports that her commitment to her health has grown even more so as a result of her daughter’s tragic death more than 20 years ago. Gloria, the mother of late Blue Peter legend Caron Keating, poignantly described the heartache of losing her 41-year-old daughter to breast cancer in April 2004.

Gloria remarked in a heartfelt letter to The Mirror in 2018 that losing a child would “take you to the darkest spot you could ever imagine.” She continued, confronting the cruel twist of fate: “There’s something extra hard about getting pregnant, carrying that baby, giving birth, treasuring that child, and then losing her.

You don’t believe that all of your children will have PHDs, but you pray to God that they will live long enough to experience happiness. Gloria lost her husband Stephen Way in August of last year.

Since Gloria and her husband have been married since 1998, their lives have drastically changed. She made a recent statement about this loss, saying, “Stephen was a gentleman and a giant of a man, who will leave the most colossal void in both our family and our lives. “

Reflecting on the kind-hearted nature of her late husband, she lovingly recalled:” He was an incredibly kind, generous, and caring man, with a delightfully quirky sense of humour, which remained till the end. “

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