Claudia Winkleman previously admitted it is “so heartbreaking” watching her daughter dream of life away from home, as the Traitors host opened up about the realities of motherhood
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Claudia Winkleman made her debut on the BBC’s travel show Holiday!(Image: BBC)
Claudia Winkleman has opened up about a poignant moment with her daughter, describing the bittersweet emotions of watching her child dream of independence. The Traitors host, known for her warmth and humour on screen, revealed the family admission during a candid conversation about motherhood with her own mum, Eve Pollard.
The presenter, 53, who has been married to film producer Kris Thykier since 2000, has three children: Jake, Matilda and Arthur. While Winkleman has occasionally shared glimpses of her home life, she has previously spoken on the Wellbeing of Women charity’s YouTube channel about the emotional tug-of-war many parents experience as their children begin imagining lives beyond the family home.
Speaking to her mother, Claudia said: “I remember shouting at you, ‘I don’t like you,’ and you replied back, ‘you’re not supposed to’. I would say I was 15, and it was such a relief. I was like, ‘oh, thank goodness’. So all of these feelings are normal, but it was still safe.
“You’re going to think I’m an idiot. You’re going to think I’m annoying. You’re going to think I’m embarrassing. I’m going to drive you mad. You’re not going to like me very much. You might lie in bed, listening to your Walkman, daydreaming about living somewhere else, you know.”
The moment struck a chord as Winkleman reflected on her own daughter’s burgeoning independence. “My daughter says to me, ‘Do you think, Mommy, one day I might live in Liverpool?’ She’s obsessed with Liverpool at the moment,” she said. “She goes, ‘I might live in Liverpool, and not only that, mum, we might have a tiny balcony.’
“I mean, it’s so heartbreaking to me, the idea that she wouldn’t want to just live in my little nook (on my shoulder), you know?”
Winkleman went on to describe tender memories of her daughter seeking comfort as a child. “She used to sleep with her head there all the time, and somehow she’s got this fantasy that she and her friend are going to move to the north of England,” she said.
The presenter explained that the conversation highlighted the bittersweet nature of watching children grow up — the excitement of seeing them imagine independent futures, combined with the sadness of knowing those close, early years cannot last forever.
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Married to Thykier, whose film credits include Layer Cake and Kick-Ass, Winkleman has balanced a high-profile television career with family life. The couple are known for keeping their private lives largely out of the public eye, while continuing to support their children’s ambitions.
In a new year’s message shared on Instagram, Trixie’s Call the Midwife actress referred to a relationship milestone.
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Helen George, a legend of Call the Midwife, has written a heartfelt tribute to her new partner.
The 40-year-old actress confirmed to her Instagram account that she had met Dan Innes a year ago on New Year’s Eve. She plays Nurse Trixie in the BBC drama.
In Helen’s touching post, she shared a photo of Dan holding her beloved dog. Her beau can be seen wearing a pair of sunglasses, a neck scarf, and a blue jacket as he peers into the distance, cradling the pooch.
After connecting on Raya’s dating site, it is thought that Helen and Dan found happiness.
My friends and I set goals and intentions for 2025 on New Year’s Eve last year, according to the caption. Little did I know that mys would enter my life the following day. Do it tonight; @daninnes, they might come true.
Helen confirmed her new romance on Valentine’s Day when she shared the evening with Dan at the riverside restaurant, The Watermans Arms, in Barnes.
Posting a snap to Instagram of her table, filled with tasty-looking plates of steak, chips, and two glasses of red wine, she penned: “The most delicious Valentine’s over-ordering. Hearts and stomachs full,” tagging Dan in the post.
Dan attended Newcastle University and has over 25 years of real estate experience, according to his LinkedIn profile.
According to his Instagram profile, Dan is the founder and managing director of Innesco, a real estate consulting firm.
Helen and Dan have been enjoying quality time together while on vacation together for the past 12 months.
Helen and Dan took a stunning selfie together in Italy as they celebrated a friend’s wedding in October.
The happy couple can be seen soaking up the Mediterranean sun by their side. The post’s title, “An Italian summer, celebrating my dearest friends, cave swimming, and pistachio gelato @daninnes (love heart),” was written by Helen.
With Jack Ashton, her ex-partner of seven years, and whom she split in 2023, Helen has two daughters, Wren and Lark.
The former couple first met on Call the Midwife’s set, where Jack played Reverend Tom Hereward, the town’s local vicar, who had a romantic relationship with Trixie Franklin.
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Helen and Jack started a family together, and their relationship blossomed away from the rolling cameras.
Confirming her split from Jack, Helen told The Mirror in July 2023: “Some months ago, we separated. Our two beautiful girls remain the focus, and I respectfully ask for privacy for this next chapter.”
Fans of Claudia Winkleman have shared their opinions on her iconic look, with some claiming that the orange makeup, heavy eyeliner, and black hair are all just a cover.
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Claudia Winkleman made her debut on the BBC’s travel show Holiday!(Image: BBC)
Fans of Claudia Winkleman are persuaded that the actress has been living a secret double life. The British TV presenter made her BBC debut on the BBC’s Holiday! travel show in the early 1990s after attending Cambridge.
She is most well-known for hosting The Traitors and Strictly Come Dancing right now. Some fans, however, claim that she has kept the truth from everyone, as evidenced by her choice of dark hair, orange makeup, and dark eyeliner. According to one Reddit user, “I believe she does this so that she lives a normal, private life off camera without wearing makeup and a wig.”
My main proof that her make-up is obviously a wig and that she wears a badly done mask is “a wig” every time I see her.
One user responded to their theory by stating that while it’s not entirely an act, there is definitely a significant component of it that involves leaning into a particular “look” for when she’s performing, which makes it simpler to separate public and private lives.
She calls her brand “pandas, spray tan, and fringe,” according to the spokesperson.
Dolly Parton is renowned for producing a “very similar” look to her (heavy makeup, wig, sparkles) for public appearances that is not a “fake” version of herself in the sense that it is her brand/look for public performances.
One user said, “I believe she personally uses this appearance as a devilizer and protection for herself.”
I mean, you are correct, a third user said. She discusses how she can go to the shops without a problem because of the fact that her “look” intentionally makes her unrecognizable without makeup in several interviews. However, I believe the hair is real. a brand choice.
While another user claimed that she had seen her at a posh London members bar in person. Sorry to break your bubble, but she actually looks exactly like that!
It comes after a 1996 throwback clip that featured the actress before she became well-known on Strictly Come Dancing was reaired.
Claudia Winkleman on how to increase your pulling power was the caption of the Instagram post with the clip.
Claudia Winkleman provided some top advice and choice chat-up lines for both men and women to increase their pulling power on “OnThisDay 1996.” Original broadcast on May 3, 1996, Good Morning with Anne and Nick was cut out of this clip.
A young Winkleman, known as a “chat up connoisseur,” offers flirtatious advice in the snippet that is appropriate for both sexes.
Fans weren’t afraid to criticize her pre-fame appearance, with one saying, “She’s a beautiful lady – she doesn’t need to hide behind a fringe and eyeline.”
As he prepares to make a fresh start in 2026 and “embracing” the “chaos,” Stormzy took to social media to post a lengthy, open statement.
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Stormzy made a thorough statement.
Stormzy has been candid in a telling post as he looks back on 2025. The musician, whose real name is Michael Ebenzer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr, revealed he felt like he had been “dying a slow death” of late.
The 32-year-old rapper burst onto the scene 10 years ago and had a meteoric rise to the top. Now, he has opened up on what he felt was a tough year. Taking to Instagram to share the honest statement, he wrote: “Ok, I’m ready. There’s poetry in all this chaos so lemme embrace it.”
He continued to discuss the “unexpected twists and turns” he was forced to endure last year. And he claimed that he was “robbed” by the difficult circumstances.
He continued: “Towards the end of 2024, my life took a few unexpected twists and turns and I was forced to pivot. These same events also robbed me of the wide-eyed innocence I once navigated the world with.
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“Kinda like how you use to believe that Disneyland was powered by rainbows and fairy dust, and then one day you see a headless Mickey Mouse arguing on the phone and smoking a cigarette. This made me more resilient and put the final nail in the coffin of my desire to be understood – a part of me that, tbf, was already dying a slow death.”
He acknowledged in his statement that “my life must be restructured and rebuilt” and that he had to “rebuild my team.” The loss and heartache of it all was devastating, he said. “The world that I had come to know and love would never be the same again.
He continued, “The demands of this new season challenged every aspect of my being,” after saying he had no idea why he was experiencing discomfort in life. I had my physical, spiritual, professional, and creative needs tested.
“I had no choice but to go over every aspect of my life.” I have always been incredibly clear about my purpose and the direction that The Holy Spirit wants me to go in, which makes this season even more unsettling.
The star opened up about a number of events from the past year that he claimed he had learned from, though it wasn’t immediately clear what events the star was referring to. He then shared several photos from his 2025, including those of Barry Keoghan and other famous people.
While Stormzy turned off the comments to his post, it was liked by many of his followers, including former Love Island star and fellow singer Wes Nelson. Sam Thompson and Lisa Maffia also clicked the like button to show their support.
In November, the star revealed he was heartbroken by the death of his dog he shared with ex Maya Jama. He revealed his Rottweiler died seven years after he bought the protection dog for him and his ex-girlfriend.
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He shared a number of photos and clips of Enzo throughout the time he had him, in a sweet tribute to his pet as he announced the depressing news at the time. He later wrote, “RIP my no. 1 boy. Have little to say; all that is devastated and heartbroken.
My boy, I adore you so much. You already know Enz meant a lot to me, and I’m going to miss you, my guy.
From Keir Starmer’s sleepless nights as the prime minister to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s straining relationship, psychic Gail Hart shares her 2026 predictions.
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Gail Hart, a psychic, has made her celebrity predictions for 2026, which is bad news for some people.
From politics and royalty to celebrity relationships, psychic Gail Hart has revealed what she believes could lie ahead in 2026. Gail, who is a Psychic from Essex, used a mix of tarot and Australian bush flower insight cards to make her predictions.
She pulled one of each for several celebrities and public figures – including Brooklyn Beckham, Taylor Swift and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – offering a snapshot of what’s to come. Her readings point to pressure at the top of politics, emotional strain within famous relationships and a year of reflection for the Royal Family members.
We examine some of the predictions that the clairvoyant Gail and the psychic medium have made.
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Keir Starmer: PM has sleepless nights on the cards.
For Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Gail pulled the Nine of Swords, alongside the Isopogan Australian bush flower card. Gail’s reading frustration for the Prime Minister with things not moving as quickly as he wants, which will ultimately lead to sleepless nights.
Kerry “has the frustration of wanting things to happen before the time is right,” Gail said. He may be worried about the choices he has made because he is sleepy.
Someone has to do it, and this year, he needs to learn from his mistakes and stop making the same mistakes that have drawn harsh criticism.
Donald Trump: Money, fear of change, and fairness.
For US President Donald Trump, Gail drew the Six of Coins and the Bauhinia flower card. She describes Trump as “full of surprises”, with the reading suggesting a focus on money, balance and fairness.
According to Gail, “Trump, who I think is full of surprises, tries to be as fair as he thinks he is, appears to be giving money to those who are beggars, and perhaps even more so than he does to aid in homeless projects. He won’t drain America’s finances because he feels like he must, even though America is a wealthy nation. He will instead give it what he can.
Additionally, Gail claimed that Trump appears unwilling to accept a “new America” adding that despite his apparent resistance to change, a new America is being born.
Meghan and Harry: The Hintergründe
For Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Gail pulled The Magician tarot card and Bush Gardenia. The cards suggest the couple may feel a little flat in 2026 despite Harry’s efforts.
Gail thinks the spark might start to sag more and more tensely. This couple seems a little flat right now, but she said, “Love them or hate them, they do believe they can make things happen. The tension and lack of connection may increase as the relationship gets more strained. I believe Harry will use the magician card to bring in the magic to keep things moving, but basically!
Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham: Protective instincts
For Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz, the King of Swords and Spinifex were drawn. The cards suggest the couple is feeling slightly off which will lead to one of them to becoming more of a leader in their relationship.
This couple might experience a sense of uncertainty and be unable to identify the issues that don’t feel right, Gail said. Brooklyn may take charge of the relationship, become more protective of Nicola, and influence both of their relationship’s decisions more decisively.
Taylor Swift: authenticity and romance
For Taylor Swift, Gail pulled the Knight of Wands alongside the Sturt Desert Rose. Wedding bells are ringing, and romance is in the air. Gail said: “Romance abounds here! The knight of cups is often seen as a proposal card and I see they got engaged last year.
They may concentrate on their honeymoon and wedding plans, but they are deeply in love, which I believe will grow as the year goes on. In order for this couple’s 2026 authenticity to be seen in more detail, the flower card talks about being true to yourself and releasing guilt.
Kate and Prince William: Trying to be perfect is a given.
For Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, Gail pulled the Page of Pentacles and Yellow Cowslip Orchid. The flower card points to criticism but also to the couple embracing new experiences.
The flower card, according to Gail, suggests that this couple will face harsh criticism from those around them. They will also want to be perfect, but it’s not. William may want to learn Swahili, perhaps, and there is a focus on education and learning for both the children and themselves.
Prince William began studying Swahili in 2003 while he was a student at St. Andrews University during his time-offering break in East Africa. Despite using basic phrases during official royal visits to Tanzania and Kenya, he lacks fluency and has expressed an interest in learning the language more thoroughly.
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After keeping the arrival of her child a secret, an Emmerdale star revealed that she had welcomed her first child. Georgia Jay kept the youngster’s birth secret and only revealed that he had been born in a sweet new year’s post.
The actress, who plays Steph Miligan on the ITV soap, first revealed her pregnancy at the beginning of June 2025. And now she’s confirmed that the child was born in the same month.
Georgia shared a sweet black and white photo of herself holding her brand-new baby girl. She sweetly mentioned her name in the caption, “Nora June 2025.”
The actress kept her pregnancy a secret (Tiktok/brad_riches).
Friends and fans overwhelmingly praised the actress. Beth Cordingly, a former Emmerdale actor, once said, “She is perfect, and she is.” Laura Norton, a Kerry Wyatt actress, wrote, “Yay congrats gorgeous.
One person commented, “Congrats on the name, what a beautiful name,” while another, “Beautiful and beautiful name too!” “Congratulations!”
She made the announcement in June after flaunting her bump and revealing her pregnancy. After weeks of speculation from fans, she announced her pregnancy in a post that was shared on social media.
The actress, who plays Steph Miligan in the ITV soap, first revealed her pregnancy at the beginning of June 2025 (INSTAGRAM).
She also mentioned that she had a professional photo of her showing her growing baby bump and that she had “some news to share” (as you’ve probably guessed). Some of you may have been wondering if there has been a minor bump on television lately, but that’s not my imagination… I’m expecting a child! Never have we been so excited or nervous at once. I appreciate you all the love and support.
Georgia, the daughter of Caleb and Ruby, made her Emmerdale debut last year. She discovered that her grandfather, Anthony Fox, was actually her father after he abused Steph’s mother when she was a teenager, which was one of her intense storylines.
Georgia, the daughter of Steph and Caleb and Ruby, made Emmerdale their own last year.
Steph then sought cosmetic surgery to alter how much she looked so she wouldn’t resemble the abuse she had endured. Ruby also assassinated Anthony, but the circumstances were unknown.
Georgia grew excited about taking maternity leave and anticipating a future return to her position in August.
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