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Anyone hoping that 2026 could prove to be a quieter year away from Beckham family drama should brace for more of the same as Brooklyn and his wife deal with ongoing rumours of feuding with the rest of his family

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Brooklyn Beckham is “very much his own man” as pals hit back at “misogynistic” claims that wife Nicola Peltz is calling the shots. The star’s friends say allegations that his wife is “controlling” him are deeply insulting.

“This narrative is so sexist and misogynistic, and he does not stand for his wife being vilified in this way. It’s a story as old as time: blame the woman for the man’s actions. It’s just deeply insulting,” says a source. Insiders say instead Brooklyn is “very much his own man” as he ploughs a course away from his family.

It comes after it emerged David and Victoria were left devastated when they received a legal request to block all direct contact with him. Brooklyn, 26, and wife Nicola, 31, sent the letter last summer, asking them to stop contacting them, or mentioning them on social media

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The letter, sent by Nicola’s law firm Schillings to the Beckhams’ firm Harbottle and Lewis, was merely a request and has not led to action. A source with knowledge of the situation said: “Nobody ever wanted to do something like this, but unfortunately, his request had constantly gone ignored by his family. “He did what he had to do to protect himself.”

It’s believed David, 50, and Victoria, 51, only tried to contact the couple to try and resolve things. The aggressive legal approach is said to have blindsided them.

Nicola’s father has previously hired £800-an-hour lawyer Marty Singer, who represented Prince Andrew and Bill Cosby, to sue wedding planners for Nicola and Brooklyn’s big day in 2022. The case was eventually settled.

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Nicola is also suing a dog grooming business, accusing it of killing her chihuahua. She and Brooklyn have hired top law firm Schillings in the UK. The Beckhams are understood to still be hopeful of resolving the feud and a friend has said they will always be there for their son.

The feud blew up after Brooklyn and Nicola did not attend David’s 50th birthday celebrations in London. Nicola’s friends claimed she helped Brooklyn “see the emotional abuse and toxic behaviour within his family”. The Beckhams’ friends denied this at the time.

The Mirror revealed last week how Brooklyn was still in touch with both sets of grandparents. A source said: “While things between him and his parents are over… Brooklyn is still very fond of his grandparents. There is a lot of love for them, and that has never faltered.”

A particular low point came when they failed to invite the Beckhams to see them renew their wedding vows, three years on from tying the knot. Speaking about the ceremony last August, Brooklyn said: “We just wanted a really beautiful experience.

“To be honest, I could renew my vows every single day with her. I think the most important thing that someone can do is find that person that they’re going to spend the rest of their life with. It definitely shapes you as a person. Yeah, it was really, really cute. It was really fun.”

Former ITV presenter Matt Richardson has opened up about being axed from The Xtra Factor – and the harsh way he found out about both his and co-star Caroline Flack’s sudden exits

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Ex ITV presenter and comedian Matt Richardson has revealed the harsh way he discovered that he’d been “let go” from The X Factor’s spin-off show. Stand-up comic Matt presented companion show The Xtra Factor in 2013 alongside the late Caroline Flack, taking over from Olly Murs.

However, both Matt and Caroline confirmed the following year that they were not returning to the show, with Sarah-Jane Crawford replacing both of them for the 11th series.

Speaking about his departure over 12 years on, Matt told his TikTok followers: “I found out in the newspaper that Xtra Factor were letting me go – true story!” Opening up about his one series on the show, he continued: “It had gone ok-ish. I was quite inexperienced; they didn’t quite know what to do with me.”

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He said that the series had finished in December of 2013 and that he was under the impression from executives that both Caroline and he would be returning for the next series. “I changed agents, and then we’re in March, April time,” he said.

“We were talking about the next year and I’d seen the exec and he was like, ‘It’s all good, it’s going to happen again, really excited to go again.’

“The channel were like, ‘Yeah we think it went well, we’ll go again.’ All of a sudden, some news stories start to appear in the papers and they’re like, ‘Matt and Caroline are being fired from the Xtra Factor.'”

Matt added that he went to the Xtra Factor for clarification and they said that the reports were incorrect. “Then my agent is then ringing Xtra Factor, production company Freemantle and the channel going, ‘What’s going on?’

“They’re going, ‘Rubbish, don’t listen to them, how dare they write that stuff.’ That went back and forth. More stories and then we rang up one day and they were like, ‘Actually, we’re going to get rid of you. Bye.'”

Back in 2014, Caroline and Matt were confirmed to have been “axed” from the show, with Sarah Jane Crawford taking over. A source told The Mirror at the time: “Simon Cowell has been bowled over by Sarah Jane, he thinks she will be brilliant.”

At the time, Caroline wrote on Instagram: “I have a lil announcement. After three brilliant years of hosting Xtra Factor its time to pass the baton. It’s been incredible and I’ll never forget it.

“How can I when I am married to Louis Walsh? It’s all he ever talks about at home. I wish the new team all the best and look forward to watching the new series.”

The Mirror approached Freemantle for comment.

Trevor A Toussaint, who played Walter Deveraux in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, has sadly passed away, his heartbroken agent and former co-star Kellé Bryan has confirmed

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Hollyoaks actor Trevor A Toussaint has died aged 65, his heartbroken agent has confirmed.

The TV icon famously played Walter Deveraux in 147 episodes of the serial drama from 2018 until 2022.

A statement shared by the soap star’s management read: “It is with deep sadness that we formally announce the passing of Trevor A Toussaint.

“His family wish to thank you for your well wishes and support as they take this time to privately come to terms with their great loss of an enigmatic, loving father, husband, grandfather, uncle and friend.”

Kellé Bryan who was Trevor’s manager and also played his on-screen daughter Martine Deveraux in Hollyoaks, shared a touching tribute on her official Instagram page alongside a series of behind-the-scenes snaps from their time working on the Channel 4 show together.

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The Loose Women star penned: “Been finding it hard to find the words to pay tribute to this man @trevoratoussaint . Gone, but has left such an imprint on my heart.

“I had the privilege to represent him as his agent for over 20 years. He played @jacqui_boats and I’s father in @hollyoaksofficial which was a dream to be part of the legacy of the first black family on the show.

“Trevor started acting in the 70’s a time when black actors were predominantly cast as criminals. He wore his waist length dreds with pride for over 10 year’s fighting against every stereotype.

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“Once asked to cut them in order to book a lucrative role he forthrightly said “no”. He broke many boundaries and made a pathway for others. RIP TT.

“Blessings and protection. my thoughts and prayers are with his family, wife, children and grandchildren. @jacqui_boats @richardblackwood @theandreaali @imranxadams @racheladedeji @therealbobby.g @dawn7hope.

Jessica Fox, who plays Nancy Osborne in Hollyoaks, penned in the comment section under Kellé’s post: “Very sad to read this, he was such a gentleman and I was fascinated by the stories of his incredible life.”

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Richard Blackwood, who played Felix Westwood, said: “My very first scene was with T and he made me bring my A game! We were friends from that day on and off screen! You will be missed big bro. RIP sir.”

Former Hollyoaks and Coronation Street actress Nikki Sanderson added: “Such sad news, Trevor was a lovely man who took time to talk with everyone he met, he was a gentleman. He was always so kind with me. Sending lots of love to you and all of his family and friends. RIP xxx”

Former EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood wrote: “Can’t believe this… Trevor is a diamond of a man. He will be missed. Sending all friends and family.”

Soap star Katy Cavanagh is putting her own career on hold and turning to being a Karsdahian style momager to her sons – who are building their film careers

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Katy Cavanagh has shared her plans for her new life away from Coronation Street after quitting the show for the second time. The 52-year-old TV star has featured in the cast of the ITV soap for almost two decades with a brief break in 2015.

But the star has walked away from the cobbles seemingly for the final time, and is now building a different career behind the scenes. And while TV fans may have been sad to see Katy wave goodbye to Weatherfield, she has found herself on a path to Hollywood as the manager of her two successful sons.

Away from Corrie, Katy is married to producer Chris Jupe and together they are parents to three children; including sons Noah, 20, and Jacobi, 11. While Katy is known for her TV work, her sons are on the way to becoming film stars – with both having pivotal roles in Oscar-bait film Hamnet.

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Young Jacobi steals the screen in the Chloe Zhao directed drama about the family life of William Shakespeare – playing one of the Bard’s children. While Noah pulls on emotions playing tragic prince Hamlet in a play within the film. The lads apparently owe their burgeoning success to their mother.

A source told the Daily Mail: “She’s put everything into helping the boys have the best start in the industry. She’s put her own career on the back burner to help them realise their dreams. Obviously she’s not known in Hollywood, so it’s not like her name has particularly opened doors for them, but she’s got them into the industry and is constantly helping them.”

Hamnet has generated significant awards buzz ahead of it’s UK release last week – with lead star Jessie Buckley, who plays Shakespeare’s wife Agnes Hathaway, also known historically as Anne Hathaway, wowing critics and audiences with her unflinching performance. The story follows Agnes and William as they fall for each other and start a family – and then deal with grief as one of their children succumbs to a plague.

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Away from Coronation Street, Katy has had roles in a string of high profile shows including the Jed Mercuro scripted medical drama Bodies, Midsomer Murders, and comedy including Birds of a Feather. She first played the role from 2008 until 2015, and returned last year to reprise her role as unlucky in love Julie Carp.

Her return was marked with sadness as the character died after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in a heartbreaking storyline that left fans in tears. Discussing her return last year, Katy said: “It was really lovely to get the call. It is something I haven’t thought about for many years.

“And I’m very fond of Julie, so it was a good feeling. It also felt good to be asked to be part of Eileen’s departure story it is perfect to come and have some closure on Julie and Eileen. Sue and I go back to my very first job on The Cops so it is a full circle moment. It also attracted me as it was for a short set period of time and I could fit it in with the other things going on in my life.”

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Katy had previously stated she would be happy to return to Corrie after initially quitting in 2015. She said after her first exit was announced: “I have decided it’s time to take a break from the cobbles and pursue other projects and opportunities. I have loved every minute in the world of Julie Carp and I’m not ruling out a return to the Street in the future. However I am looking forward to a new challenge and a pair of flat shoes.”

Katy joined the soap back in April 2008 – and with her return to the show briefly last year, she enjoyed her role on the cobbles over almost two full decades. The star made a huge impact in Weatherfield, won over fans at home – and the respect of her colleagues behind the scenes of the show.

Corrie producer Stuart Blackburn said when she quit the first time in 2015: “Julie Carp has become a warm, wonderful and eccentric character able to raise a laugh and a tear in the same scene. Everyone at Corrie wishes Katy all the very best and hopefully as far as Julie is concerned, the cobbles haven’t seen the last of her.”

Welsh actor Sam Locke is starring with the likes of Ralph Fiennes, Cillian Murphy, and Jack O’Connell in the upcoming thriller 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple but the newcomer, just two years out of university, tells us why there was “no need to be starstruck” working with massive A-listers

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Although he’s battling a winter cold and clutching a huge mug of Lemsip when we speak, Sam Locke manages to muster all the excitement you’d expect from a young actor starring in his second Hollywood movie just two years after graduating from university.

The emerging star is a proud Valleys boy from Merthyr Tydfil, who brings grit, heart and that unmistakable lilt to his role as Jimmy Fox in the upcoming dystopian horror film 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.

In the dark follow-up to 28 Years Later, viewers will see the protagonist Spike forced into the violent world of a Jimmy Savile-inspired cult, led by unsettling cult leader Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell).

Sam, 24, who has previously starred in BBC’s The Way and sci-fi series Itopia, plays one of the “Jimmys” in the cult. It’s his biggest big-screen role to date, but as he tells new, he’s only just getting started…

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Hi, Sam! How was it working with so many A-listers on the new film?

Oh I know! Ralph Fiennes, Cillian Murphy – though sadly our scenes didn’t cross. Plus Jack O’Connell and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

It was phenomenal. Working with those stars proved to me that I deserved to be there. I stepped up my game and it gave me real confidence. It was brilliant working with them, and getting to know them off set.

Can you tell us about your character?

I play Jimmy Fox, one of Jimmy Crystal’s gang. My role in the first film 28 Years Later was pretty minor, but it definitely steps up a notch in the new movie. My character’s not only navigating being part of this cult, but he also has a vendetta – I can’t say more than that. He’s very eccentric and it’s such an intense role. Not just my Jimmy, all seven Jimmys. I think viewers will love us for one reason, but hate us for another.

It’s also quite gory, isn’t it?

Yes, director Nia [DaCosta] really steps it up on the gore. It enters a realm that’s a lot darker than the previous film – and I think it’s what audiences perhaps wanted the previous one to be. There was a lot of optimism and hope in it. This one brings the trilogy back to a pretty dark, disturbing place again.

You did a lot of stunts in the previous film, didn’t you?

Yes, Danny Boyle’s movie was a lot more physical and high-octane than Nia’s. We did a week of stunt training, which also allowed us to bond as a tight-knit group. I keep myself in good nick, but it’s not every day you throw yourself off 10ft pieces of scaffolding onto mats below! On day four, I hurt my knee and couldn’t do any more the rest of the day – I was gutted I couldn’t play any more.

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Any standout behind-the-scenes moments this time round?

Probably having pints with Jack O’Connell. The hotel we were staying in, in Newcastle, was literally 100 yards from the local pub. Liverpool were playing [Sam is an avid Liverpool fan], so I went to see the match and Jack joined me, and it was just so… normal. It almost took me aback. It made me realise there was no need to be starstruck.

Jack’s a huge star now. Did he give you any advice?

He encouraged me just to have fun with it. Despite the pretty horrible nature of our characters, to find the beauty and fun of it. I remember I’d done about four takes of one particular scene, all quite similar. Jack came up to me before the fifth and said, “You’ve given them four of what they want – start playing around a bit more.” That unlocked a spontaneity in my work, I think, from that day on.

You only graduated in 2023 but you’ve done so much already…

I know, it’s been a whirlwind since I graduated. I put so much work into my uni course, a proper workaholic, and that hasn’t stopped. I don’t take it for granted. 2024 was crazy, but 2025 was a bit more slower on paper. I did a few projects very close to my heart, but it’s been a year of building for 2026. There are some exciting things in the mix.

What was it like, dreaming of acting as a little boy in Wales?

Growing up in Wales was idyllic – it’s a very underrated country and I’ll always fly the flag for it. But one thing I broke free of, I’d say, is that you can be oppressed by that small-town mentality. Studying drama at school, I’d get picked on, shot down when I mentioned it. There were historically industries you went into and that’s it. But I broke that mould and decided to pursue my dreams, regardless of what people said.

Your friends and family must be so proud of you…

Oh, so proud! As I say, there’s that small-town mentality to contend with but my parents, my nan, they have always been so supportive of me following my dreams. A lot of people have parents who aren’t. My friends and family have been pillars of support. They have kept secrets when I needed them to, they have picked me up from the floor when they needed to – they mean the world to me and they keep me grounded.

What are your big passions outside of acting?

I’m a big nature lover and a very inconsistent skateboarder. I wish I had the get-up- and-go to skate a lot more than I do, but I’m not too bad on the board. I’m an outdoorsy person, so any time I can, I’m outside for a hike with my mates.I beat myself up when I have a lazy day, which I shouldn’t do.

Will you be having a big viewing party when the film comes out?

I’ll take my partner to the premiere, but we’re talking about hosting a friends and family screening in our local cinema. Ultimately, it’s a celebration not only for me, but of a Welsh voice in a huge project. It’ll be a big party, either way.

Former glamour model Katie Price has reportedly called time on her relationship with Married At First Sight star JJ Slater after admitting she ‘doesn’t need a man’

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Katie Price and JJ Slater’s whirlwind romance has come to an end, with the former glamour model, 47, reportedly calling time on the relationship after deciding she “couldn’t see a future”.

The pair, who went public with their relationship in 2024, appeared loved-up in interviews and on social media, despite their 15-year age gap. JJ, 32, rose to fame on Married At First Sight UK, famously recoupling with the show’s first transgender star Ella Morgan.

While neither Katie nor JJ has publicly gone into detail about the split, relationship experts suggest the breakdown may have been less about drama and more about deeper differences in life stage and expectations as the pair battled their age gap.

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According to International Wellness and Relationship Coach Teresha Young, age-gap relationships can absolutely work – but on one strict condition that both must adhere to.

“Age gap relationships can absolutely work when both people are aligned in what they want from life and how they show up emotionally,” Teresha explains. “They don’t automatically end relationships. At the same time, they can highlight differences around lifestyle, maturity, and future plans if those areas aren’t fully aligned.”

In Katie and JJ’s case, those differences may have become increasingly hard to ignore. Katie has navigated marriage, motherhood, financial struggles and reinvention under intense public scrutiny for more than two decades. JJ, by contrast, is still relatively early in his public and personal journey.

“Katie has decades of lived experience behind her, both personally and publicly,” Teresha says. “JJ, by comparison, is far newer on the scene and perhaps still finding his footing.”

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That imbalance, Teresha suggests, can create intensity early on – particularly when one partner is well established and the other is still defining their identity.

“When one person enters a relationship with someone so well known, a level of admiration can create an intensity very early on, whilst also sometimes creating a power imbalance,” she adds.

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.”

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Teresha notes that Katie’s public framing of the relationship appeared more pragmatic. “Katie’s framing tended to come across as more practical and outcome-focused, rather than emotionally mutual,” she explains. “When one person is offering devotion and the other is engaging in a more transactional way, that difference can quietly erode the connection.”

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. JJ was left disappointed and has already packed his bags and moved back to his home in Essex.”

They added: “He genuinely saw a future with Katie, but it seems she ultimately had a very different outlook.” The pair do still follow one another on Instagram, however – which could hint the apparent split is amicable. Katie began dating JJ – who appeared on the 2023 series of Married At First Sight UK – soon after her split from Carl Woods.

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Ultimately, when a relationship ends with one person saying they “can’t see a future”, it often reflects a broader internal shift rather than one defining moment, the expert warns.

“When someone says they can’t see a future, it usually reflects an internal shift rather than a single issue,” Teresha says. “People evolve, priorities change, and sometimes a relationship no longer fits the life one person is moving towards.”

While age-gap relationships can and do last – Teresha points to Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas as a well-known example – success depends on shared values, emotional reciprocity and moving in the same direction. For Katie and JJ, it appears those paths may simply have diverged.

On Saturday, Katie broke her silence after her break-up. In a new video on her YouTube channel, the TV star posted a video to see in the new year, where she spoke about what she intended to focus on for 2026. Listing all the important areas in her life, Katie failed to mention JJ in the 18 minute video. The vlog starts off with Katie and her son Harvey and it then goes on to her and Princess as she gets ready to make her way out of the house.

However, JJ does feature briefly in the vlog as he’s seen in the background looking at his phone. And at another point in the video, he is seen helping Harvey into the car, while in the Isle of Wight. However, the footage seems to have been captured before New Year’s Eve and, therefore, before their reported break-up.

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