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Vernon Kay called his presenter pal Paddy McGuiness to express his doubts over the star’s dramatic body transformation

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As they discussed the incredible “glow up” that Question of Sport presenter Paddy McGuinness has been showing off this weekend on Scott Mills’sBBC Radio 2 show this morning, newsreaders Tina Daheley and Ellie Brennan said they “couldn’t believe” his transformation..

Fellow Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay said that while most people had been surprised by the former comedian’s six-pack, he’d been let into Paddy’s secret. “He told me he was doing his training régime for a period of time,” Vernon said, but added that he’d expressed some doubts when he saw the actual photos.

“I left him a voice note that said, ‘Patrick, come on… that before picture — that’s a fake belly. That’s not real, that’s AI,’” Vernon added. Paddy admitted to Vernon that a lot of people had accused him of using AI to give himself a fake beer belly.

But according to Paddy, he was genuinely out of shape because he had been “sitting on the sofa and eating garbage.” He had embarked on a get-fit programme inspired by US-based author and podcaster Andy Frisella’s hit self-help book 75 Hard: A Tactical Guide to Winning the War with Yourself.

Explaining the programme’s rules, Vernon added: “You can do any activity for 45 minutes — that includes a walk, or a brisk shuffle up and down the stairs — and then you go to the gym for 45 minutes and do something.”

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A sceptical Scott chipped in that one of the activities has to be outdoors, saying: “If I wanted to do knitting outside, is that an activity?” Vernon suggested that “feeding the birds outside in the park” might also do the trick, especially if you “chased [the birds] like a child.”

He stressed that, alongside the various activities, there was a diet plan. While there’s no specific list of meals, participants are required to completely cut out alcohol and drink a gallon of water every day. Other rules include reading at least 10 pages of a non-fiction book every day and taking a daily progress photo. Failure to stick to any of the rules means going back to day one.

Paddy, 52, says he completed the challenge and “thoroughly enjoyed” the experience but conceded that programmes like 75 Hard “aren’t for everyone.”

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In an Instagram post celebrating his success, Paddy admitted: “I still can’t believe how much I’d let myself go. That before pic is the result of just under two months of binge eating — beer, cakes and biscuits! The effect it had on my body, and more importantly my mind, was staggering.”

He continued: “I’ll post the full 75-day picture time-lapse on Monday. It really is amazing what can be achieved in such a short period of time… if you’ve got the willpower. I thoroughly enjoyed taking on the 75 Hard challenge, and now I’m on the lookout for the next one!”

Several celebrity pals commented on Paddy’s impressive transformation. Among those praising his new look was fellow presenter Matt Baker. The Countryfile star wrote: “That’s brilliant!” He added four clapping hands emojis.

Jessie Buckley is a highly acclaimed Irish actress and singer who has achieved significant recognition in the entertainment industry, including nominations for an Academy Award and three BAFTA Awards.

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Irish actress and singer Jessie Buckley has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry, earning nominations for an Academy Award and three BAFTA Awards.

The 36 year old starlet kick-started her career in 2008 as a runner-up on the BBC TV talent show ‘I’d Do Anything’. Following this success, she graced our screens in BBC television series such as ‘War and Peace’ (2016) and ‘Taboo’ (2017).

In 2017, Jessie made her big screen debut with a leading role in ‘Beast’, and achieved her breakthrough starring in the musical film ‘Wild Rose’ (2018). Her performance as an aspiring country music singer in the latter earned her a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

In 2022, she released the collaborative album ‘For All Our Days That Tear the Heart’ with Bernard Butler, which was shortlisted for the 2022 Mercury Prize.

Now, the actress is back in the spotlight due to her critically acclaimed performance in the historical drama ‘Hamnet’. Starring opposite Paul Mescal, the Irish actor portrays William Shakespeare’s wife, Agnes, a role that garnered her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama.

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Many famous faces prefer to shield their love lives from public scrutiny, but Jessie has elevated this approach to an art form. The actress has maintained such discretion around her marriage that the public knows her spouse only as Freddie.

The star has been wed to Freddie for more than two years following their introduction on a blind date arranged by a mutual acquaintance.

While the exact chronology of their relationship remains somewhat mysterious, Jessie first acknowledged being with Freddie in a 2021 Guardian piece, affectionately calling him her “fella” and noting they’d “been together for a while”.

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The couple have since welcomed a new addition, with Jessie unveiling her pregnancy via a baby bump reveal at CinemaCon in Las Vegas in April.

Although the specific date when her first child with Freddie arrived this year hasn’t been disclosed, the actress opened up about motherhood in a People chat.

When discussing her recent film Hamnet and the Academy Award buzz surrounding her portrayal, the actress noted that she’s “just trying to be present”. She added, “I’m also a new mum, so, like, most of the time I’m changing a nappy and coming to things like this.”

Jessie Buckley celebrated her recent Golden Globes success with husband Freddie before rejoicing in Hamnet’s win with her co-star Mescal.

The actress was awarded the Best Actress gong for Hamnet, which also picked up Best Film. Jessie toasted her win with her rarely-seen partner, who had a varied behind-the-scenes career in TV before stepping away to work in mental health.

Coronation Street’s newcomer Beth Nixon almost made it onto the soap before joining as Megan but things didn’t quite go to plan the first time around

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Coronation Street’s Megan actress Beth Nixon has opened up about how she came very close to playing another character.

Beth made her debut on the ITV soap late last year, as the athletics coach of youngster Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) who moved from Hull to Weatherfield with his family.

This includes his dad Ben (Aaron McCusker), grandmother Maggie (Pauline McLynn) and Ben’s girlfriend Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) who returned to the street after seven years.

However, it was later revealed that Megan has been grooming 16-year-old Will for months, prior to his move. Their secret relationship has gone unnoticed so far and Will’s family are none the wiser about Megan’s true colours.

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Megan has also moved to the cobbles and bagged a job at Weatherfield High School. She’s struck up a romance with fellow teacher Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) too – much to Will’s anger and jealousy.

In Monday’s episode (January 12) while decorating son Bertie’s house for his upcoming birthday, a smitten Daniel asked Megan if she wanted to attend, to which she agreed to.

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As expected the character of Megan has ruffled plenty of disgusted viewers so far. But for actress Beth Nixon, it wasn’t the first role she auditioned for on the soap.

In an interview from last year, Beth spoke about how she landed the Corrie job, and admitted she was left in tears when she found out she would be appearing on the programme.

Speaking to York College, Beth shared that the casting team had seen Beth in several shows at her drama school: the Arden School of Theatre in Manchester, so she was “kind of on their radar.”

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Revealing her past audition history, Beth explained: “But I’d auditioned for Corrie twice before – as a baddie both times of course – including for the role of Lauren.” Actress Cait Fitton ended up being cast as Lauren, making her debut in 2022, and has remained on the show since.

Beth added: “Then, earlier this year, my agent sent me a casting brief and explained it was for a paedophile, which is a bit crazy to play because they’re obviously not a redeemable character, so they can push it pretty far.”

After sending a self-tape Beth attended a chemistry test with other actors who were being considered to play Will. She then performed a scene on the set at The Bistro – and it turned out the bosses were rather impressed with her.

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Beth – who was working as a skin clinic manager before joining Corrie – said: “I was at work when my agent called me. I was upstairs as my colleague watched the desk and, when he told me I’d got it, everybody in the clinic could hear me screaming my head off and then I cried, because it’s been four years since I graduated and this is my first TV role.

“It’s been a hard time and I was really close to quitting, having a normal job and pursuing a different career, so this just came at exactly the right time and when I needed it.”

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The Great British Bake Off’s Ruby Bhogal, who came second on the Channel 4 show in 2018, has revealed the heartbreaking news that she’s lost her baby

The Great British Bake Off star, Ruby Bhogal, has revealed she’s suffered a miscarriage just weeks after finding out she was pregnant.

The brilliant baker, 35, who came second on the Channel 4 show in 2018, told her followers she was struggling with the feeling of “failure” and grief as she filmed herself sharing her heartbreaking news in her kitchen.

Ruby was on her second honeymoon in Mexico with her husband, James Stewart, when she found out she was expecting, however she tragically lost her baby before Christmas. Taking to Instagram, revealing her heartache, she said: “This isn’t the video we were hoping to be sharing with you today. I was hoping to be sharing a video with you all telling you how excited I was because James and I found out we were pregnant when we went away to Mexico at the end of last year.”

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Explaining that the couple were “thrilled and elated” when they found out they were to become parents, Ruby admitted her husband had been broody for “years”.

She continued: “But unfortunately, I had a miscarriage just before Christmas and I know I don’t tend to share anything too deep and personal over here and I like to keep thing quite light, sassy and very cake heavy. But in truth, I didn’t know how to come back on here and just start posting recipes and content like everything was ok.”

Ruby said she had spent the past few weeks looking for a support network of other mothers, who have also suffered miscarriages, to try and help her as she processes her grief.

Explaining that the experience “destabilases you to your very core”, she added: “And whilst I’m hoping this makes someone else feel less alone, I guess I’m also hoping that it does the same for me too.

“I’m hoping one day it gives me some sort of clarity on how to move forward and how to accept this grief, because right now I feel quite heartbroken and really lost, teamed with lots of endless questions about why?”

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In a final heartbreaking update, Ruby admitted she felt she had somehow “failed” as she spoke tearfully about her husband and their future.

She continued: “And then there’s that overarching feeling of failure. Like I failed myself and I failed James and I failed our future and I failed most importantly, our baby.”

Ruby ended the video asking fans to “bear with” her as she navigated her loss. She sadly concluded: “I will still continue and hold out hope that one day will be our day. It’s just not today”.

Katie Price is said to be single again, and it seems she’s trying to recuit a new wingman after asking Harvey if he wants to hit the nightclubs in Vegas with her

Katie Price seemingly joked about taking son Harvey on Vegas party trip amid speculation it’s all over between her and JJ Slater.

The mum-of-five told 23-year-old Harvey he’s now old enough to live it up in America and enjoy a beer during a YouTube clip as they spoke about what’s ahead in 2026 for them both. She outlined plans for the year and told the lad, who has complex medical conditions which include Prader-Willi syndrome, that a trip to the US could be in order.

In a new video uploaded to her channel, Katie reveals her eldest son now weighs “just under 30 stone”. She is seen having a conversation with him about his weight and plans to get him ‘fit and healthy’ in the months ahead. The star – who has already taken her son with her on a nightclub promo event two years ago – put the Vegas suggestion to him.

In the footage, she asks her son about the year ahead: “You’ll be 24. You are such a man. I think we need to take you to nightclubs this year. Do you know I could take you to Vegas?” She went on: “You’re old enough. I could take you anywhere now. You’re 24, you’ll be 24. Do you want to try your first beer?”

The moment was recorded on New Year’s Eve, with Katie sitting on a bed while Harvey stands next to her. “What we’re gonna do this year is get very, very healthy so you can get on those rollercoasters for your birthday,” she tells her son, who replies by saying he wants a go on the giant Grand National roller coaster in Blackpool. She then says: “Oh you wanna go on that one? That’s easier than America to get to. Well we can do that.”

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She is later seen urging him in the conversation: “Healthy eating,” as the pair exchange a pinky promise. She adds: “You say this every year. And you’re still just under 30 stone. But that’s alright, we’ll get it down a little bit, all for them rides,” as Harvey replies: “Oh yes,” and gives a thumbs up to the camera.

The star may be looking for an excuse to get away after reportedly split from her boyfriend JJ Slater, just hours after admitting she no longer needs a man in her life. It’s thought the former glamour model ended the two-year relationship because she couldn’t see a future.

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Sources have claimed the problems in their romance had become ‘too obvious to ignore’, despite Katie shooting down reports of a break up just a few weeks ago in December. However, Katie made telling comments in her recent podcast which heavily hinted that she is now single.

Speaking on the latest episode of her podcast, The Katie Price Show, the star explained how years ago she was “afraid of being on my own” but that was no longer the case. Not mentioning JJ, she said: “Years ago, I was always afraid of being on my own. I always felt I needed someone. How I am now, I always say, I don’t need a man. If I want a man, it’s because I want them. I don’t need a man, whereas years before, I needed a man.”

A source said Katie had ‘doubts’ for some time over the relationship but hoped things would improve. They told the Mail Online: “She’s now accepted the relationship will not end with her walking down the aisle for a fourth time,” the source claimed. “JJ was left disappointed and has already packed his bags and moved back to his home in Essex.”

Prince Harry will reportedly find out this month if his automatic police protection when in the UK is being restored after a long battle over his security arrangements

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Prince Harry’s relations with the Palace are reportedly strained once again amid his long-running battle over his police protection. After losing his legal case to have his automatic police protection while in the UK reinstated, in a major U-turn, the Home Office is said to have now ordered a full threat assessment for the first time since 2020.

The outcome of the review by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec), is expected this month, with sources close to Harry said to be ‘confident’ it could be restored – paving the way for him to bring wife Meghan and children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to the UK to visit.

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Insiders previously claimed that having his automatic police protection was “nailed on” and that if a decision did not go Harry’s way, it would suggest an “intervention from the Palace”.

However, a former royal aide has hit back at such suggestion saying it is “both unjust and inaacurate”. The told The Times: “The palace has no such powers within Ravec. While they sit on the committee it is not their role to advise on threat analysis or appropriate mitigations.

“That is for the actual intelligence and security experts to advise on — as of course they do whenever the duke’s visits to the UK are being reviewed under the existing Ravec process.”

Meanwhile government sources also told the publication that a risk assessment for Harry had not been finished. A source explained: “I have no idea what the RMB recommendation to Ravec [the Royal and VIP executive committee] will be, but what I do know with certainty is that neither does anyone else, since they are still undertaking the review.”

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It comes as Harry is not expected to meet his father, the King, when he returns to the UK this month for his trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail, it is understood.

Harry is set to travel from California to London for the start of his High Court legal action against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL). He was reunited with Charles for the first time in 19 months on his last visit in September, and the pair had afternoon tea at Clarence House, with the duke describing his father as “great”.

But the monarch is expected to be in Scotland for his traditional post-Christmas stay when the trial is due to start on January 19, although the date and timetable have yet to be finalised.

The Telegraph reported that royal sources acknowledged the King did not wish to be linked to any court proceedings, so will give his son a wide berth on this occasion.

In May, the duke gave an interview to the BBC in which he claimed the King would not speak to him because of his legal fight with the Home Office over security and he did not know “how much longer my father has” as he described his hopes for a “reconciliation”.

The sit-down chat came after the duke lost a Court of Appeal challenge over his security arrangements while in the UK. A spokesman for Harry said they do not comment on security arrangements.