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‘Masterpiece’ film starring Tom Cruise is free to watch this weekend

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A hit film starring Tom Cruise airs free this weekend as the Oscar-nominated blockbuster that earned £1.185 billion worldwide can be watched without subscription fees

Action enthusiasts are set for an exciting weekend treat as they can enjoy a critically acclaimed “masterpiece” completely free of charge. Tom Cruise’s celebrated blockbuster, Top Gun: Maverick, will broadcast on Saturday evening without costing audiences anything.

Viewers won’t need to splash out on additional subscription services or rental charges, as the 2022 smash hit will be shown on Channel 4, reports the Express. This gives countless fans the opportunity to witness Tom Cruise’s electrifying performance in what many consider his finest work.

The film marks Cruise’s highly anticipated return as the legendary Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell. The original Top Gun became a cultural phenomenon at the box office in 1986.

More than three decades later, Cruise finally stepped back into the role, delivering what proved to be a spectacular comeback.

The official synopsis for Top Gun: Maverick states: “After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him.

“When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialised mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw ( Miles Teller ), the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw.”

It adds: “Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it.”

The blockbuster has received widespread acclaim from both critics and audiences, with numerous viewers hailing it as a contemporary cinematic triumph. One enthusiast even proclaimed it “one of the best movies of the decade.”

Another gushed: “Awesome movie! ! Tom Cruise’s best! LOVE the story and all the characters.”

Top Gun: Maverick was crowned ‘best film of 2022’ by review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. The action sequel secured an outstanding 96% Certified Fresh rating from critics alongside a remarkable 99% audience approval.

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The production earned six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and dominated cinema takings worldwide.

While numerous releases have struggled to attract audiences in an era dominated by streaming platforms, Top Gun: Maverick defied expectations with phenomenal commercial performance.

Amanda Holden gets caught out on lie detector test with brutal Simon Cowell secret

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Amanda Holden found herself hilariously “caught out” on a lie detector test during her Heart Radio Breakfast Show after a question about Simon Cowell’s style

Amanda Holden was left squirming after being “caught out” during a lie detector test on her Heart Radio Breakfast Show, when a seemingly innocent question about Simon Cowell ’s style exposed a surprisingly blunt fashion confession about her long-time Britain’s Got Talent co-star.

The 53-year-old presenter and judge took part in the light-hearted segment on air, answering a series of questions while hooked up to a lie detector, with results revealed in real time. Things began smoothly when Amanda was asked whether she would ever take part in The Masked Singer.

“Would you ever do The Masked Singer, Amanda?” she was asked.

“No,” Amanda replied confidently.

“And again, we’re off to a good start. She’s telling the truth,” the presenter confirmed, as the lie detector backed her up.

Amanda was quick to clarify that her refusal had nothing to do with the format of the show itself. “I love watching it, by the way, but I just wouldn’t do it. No. Be too sweaty in there. I’d do it for the weight loss,” she joked.

However, the mood shifted when a listener called Michelle texted in with a question that brought Simon Cowell firmly into the spotlight. “Do you think Simon Cowell’s dress sense is good?” Amanda was asked — prompting immediate suspicion from the lie detector.

“I knew his name would come up,” Amanda laughed, before answering carefully. “Dress sense? When he wears a suit in the live finals, I think he looks really handsome, yes.”

But the lie detector appeared unconvinced. “Oh, I’m seeing a bit of deceptive reaction, Amanda. I’m sorry, Simon,” the presenter announced, much to Amanda’s embarrassment.

Attempting to clarify her answer — and inadvertently revealing the “brutal” truth — Amanda doubled down. “He does look very handsome on the live shows in a shirt and jacket. Well, I don’t mind his compression tops. It’s the tracksuit bottoms for me.”

She went on to defend Cowell on one particular style rumour, adding: “He doesn’t wear a Cuban heel — I’m going to stick up for him — but I’m not a fan of a tracksuit bottom on a man on live television.”

Amanda has previously poked fun at Simon Cowell’s fashion choices during an appearance on This Morning last year. During her interview with hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard, the judge took a moment to reference Simon — and fellow BGT panellist Bruno Tonioli — following their appearance on the ITV daytime show the previous week.

Amanda’s comments were sparked by Simon’s relaxed attire when he appeared on This Morning with Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond. With spring sunshine visible outside the studio, the music mogul opted for a pair of grey shorts, a look that did not go unnoticed by viewers — or by Amanda.

“I know he came on your show last week, but can we discuss Simon Cowell’s trousers that he had on?” Amanda said, prompting laughter from the studio.

She continued: “What was he wearing? Did he cycle in? He’s got a good knee,” she added, delivering the remark with her trademark dry humour.

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Beckhams latest as Gordon Ramsay ‘wades in with joke’ – everything you need to know

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Beckhams latest as Gordon Ramsay ‘wades in with joke’ – everything you need to know – The Mirror

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The Beckham’s family war rages on, but close friend Gordon Ramsay has reportedly tried to lighten the situation by sharing wisdom from his own family fall-outs

All you need to know about the latest of Beckhams’ feud

  1. The Beckham family feud continues to simmer as eldest son Brooklyn remains at odds with parents Sir David and Victoria Beckham, blocking them on social media and skipping major family events all through 2025.
  2. Nicola Peltz-Beckham appeared to throw fresh shade at her in-laws on Instagram, posting a cryptic “grateful for beautiful humans” story that conspicuously omitted the Beckhams after a recent olive branch from David and Victoria.
  3. The Beckham clan’s famous pals are now part of the chatter, with joke-y remarks circulating that Gordon Ramsay said. A source told the Mail that Gordon has been trying to cheer Victoria Beckham up by telling her: “You’ve got one feud… But I’ve got the whole Top Trumps deck!”
  4. Ramsay was front-and-centre at David Beckham’s knighthood afterparty, hosting the star-studded celebration at his Chelsea restaurant — though fans couldn’t help but point out Brooklyn’s absence from the celebrations.
  5. Social media backlash over Beckham family hypocrisy followed their attendance at Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty’s wedding while still estranged from Brooklyn — some noting the irony of celebrating others’ family unity while theirs is strained.
  6. Fans are connecting the dots between Ramsay and Beckham tensions, noting parallels in wedding speeches and social posts that have sparked debate online about loyalty, choice and family ties.
  7. Amid the chaos, Beckham patriarchy makes a public olive branch, with Sir David sharing throwback family pics aimed at Brooklyn in a heartfelt attempt to bridge the gap ahead of the New Year.

READ FULL STORY Gordon Ramsay ‘makes brutal joke to Victoria Beckham over Brooklyn feud and Peaty clan’ – The Mirror

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Traitors star opens up on moment her baby stopped breathing and almost died

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Leanne Quigley, who won The Traitors alongside Jake Brown, is mum to premature twin boys Hudson and Harley with her partner Sophie, and has opened up about their terrifying NICU battle

Traitors champion Leanne Quigley has revealed she continues to be haunted by the terrifying moment she watched her newborn son battle for survival. The 30 year old reality star welcomed twin boys with partner Sophie, but their arrival was fraught with life-threatening complications.

The former armed forces member, who secured victory in last year’s The Traitors alongside Jake Brown, delivered her sons weeks ahead of schedule. She’s now opened up about the devastating experience when one of her babies, Harley, came perilously close to death and the desperate efforts by doctors to save him.

During an appearance on Giovanna Fletcher’s Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast, Leanne reflected on Hudson and Harley’s traumatic start to life. She explained how the twins arrived at just 26 weeks’ gestation, still wrapped in their amniotic sac with their eyelids fused together.

Leanne remembered: “They looked like tiny, tiny babies that had not formed properly yet. Their eyes were fused shut. They just obviously weren’t ready to be born,” reports Wales Online. “Their skin was just past transparent. It was bright red and really sore. If it was a week earlier, their skin would have been almost see-through.”

Medical professionals swiftly moved Hudson and Harley into the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). However, matters worsened when Sophie developed a chest infection, preventing her from visiting for seven days.

Leanne was left alone at the hospital caring for their desperately poorly sons, eventually experiencing something no mother should ever face. She described the ordeal: “It was horrible. The boys had a rough week. They were intubated and tiny. Bleeds on the brain, holes in the heart, chronic lung disease. You name it, they had it.”

Leanne had briefly stepped out for food one evening when Harley’s oxygen levels plummeted dramatically. She was urgently called back to the hospital. “Harley, who was the poorliest at the time, he was having a really difficult night. He was near death, it was horrendous,” Leanne recalls.

“They put a monitor on him to go off when he stopped breathing and it was going off every minute. I was just beside myself. I was on my own. Hours went by and they decided to intubate him again.”

Leanne felt a wave of panic when doctors suggested calling Sophie in, admitting: “I thought [beep], he’s not going to make it.” She continued: “I stood and watched them trying to intubate him. They couldn’t get it down, they couldn’t get it in. I still see it now, them trying to force it in to this tiny little body.

“They did make me leave at that point. But you don’t want to leave your baby. We thought we were going to lose him. Thank god we didn’t.”

Defying expectations, Hudson and Harley survived and are now flourishing young boys. Yet Leanne remains haunted by the trauma of those initial days following their births.

She confided in Giovanna that the scenes she witnessed at the hospital that evening continue to haunt her. Last November, Leanne acknowledged Prematurity Awareness Month with a candid and emotional post.

She shared on Instagram: “I still always think about the fear, the NICU lights, the constant beeping, sleepless nights… but also the strength I never expected to find not only in myself but in my family and my two tiny little boys.

“I feel selfish for still even getting upset about it because I think I should be grateful that they made it, but trauma is one of the most powerful things in the world!”.

“To every preemie family walking that journey right now… I see you. I’ve been there. And this month, we honour all of our tiny warriors and the incredible strength they bring into the world.”

Leanne continued: “Here’s to my boys Hudson and Harley, and to all the babies who arrived early but shown us what true resilience looks like every single day.”

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Kylie Jenner fans convinced she’s engaged to Timothee Chalamet after spotting telling sign

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Kylie Jenner has created a buzz among fans who believe boyfriend Timothee Chalamet has popped the question after she was spotted wearing a large diamond ring in a social media post

After officially dating for a year, it looks as though Kylie Jenner’s relationship with actor Timothee Chalamet may have taken a new step, if her latest social media video is anything to go by. Sat in her vehicle, Kylie, 28, is seen sporting an eye-catching diamond ring and fans are convinced she is engaged.

The sister of Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian and also Kendall Jenner, appeared to ignore the sparkler and focus on her new hairstyle. Wearing the enormous diamond ring on the little finger of her left hand, sent fans into a frenzy as they believed that if it was a pinky ring it would not be loose.

The mum of two accompanied the video post saying: “Got a fresh haircut don’t talk to meeeee.” Fans wasted no time in rushing to the comments section of her post. One person wrote: “It HAS to be an engagement ring because it’s too big to be fitted for her pinky.” Another added: “Mrs. Chalamet has never looked this beautiful. A touch of happiness made her glow.”

Meanwhile a third person said: “Mrsssss Chalamet looking soooo good!!!!” A fourth fan added: “Kylie Chalamet.” “Anyone else notice that ring turns to the side?”

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“I see that diamond on the pinky,” observer a different user. “Let me see the ring, Kylieeeee,” said a fifth. While rumours of a relationship started in the summer of 2023, the couple made their romance official by walking the red carpet at the 70th David Di Donatello Awards in Italy, in May last year.

Recently, Timomthee was awarded the Best Actor award at the Critics Choice Award for his role as Marty Mauser in the Marty Supreme movie, surpassing names including Leonardo Di Caprio and Ethan Hawke.

In his heartfelt acceptance speech he directly addressed Kylie, saying: “Thank you to my partner for three years. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Clearly touched by his words in front of a packed crowd and millions of viewers, Kylie was seen mouthing “I love you”, while he was stood on stage.

In his speech, the actor added: “I’m more nervous than I thought I’d be. You made a story about a flawed man with a relatable dream, and you didn’t preach to the audience about what’s right and wrong.” He then went on to add: “I think we should all be telling stories like that. Thank you for this dream.”

This comes after it was reported that the pair had split. According to psychologist Darren Stanton, he claimed Timothee’s speech and Kylie’s reaction was to send a clear message to those who doubted the strength of their romance.

He told Daily Mail on behalf of Press Box PR: “In terms of Kylie and Timothee, one of the reasons they’re being very overt with their gestures and declarations of love is something called social proof and relationship validation.”

He added: “They’re sending a very clear and direct message to the public that the relationship is real, secure and intentional. It isn’t just for the cameras – they’re in this relationship for the long haul.”

Darren continued: “When people display affection in public, it’s also designed to reduce speculation and discourage trolls or those who may not believe the relationship will last. They’re very strategic about where they display these moments, like last night’s Critics Choice Awards.”

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He went on to say: “It plays into them wanting to show off their relationship in an open, public setting. Timing is very important and they tend to do this when there’s a lot of press and media present, so they get maximum attention. Kylie especially is very media trained and controlled. The strategy they’re employing is well planned and not off the cuff.”

Cat Deeley under fire for ‘inappropriate’ choice of words talking about Jesy Nelson’s twins

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This Morning’s Cat Deeley was criticised by a disability advocate after her choice of words when talking about Jesy Nelson’s twins, who have been diagnosed with SMA, were deemed inappropriate

Disability advocate Sophie Morgan has criticised Cat Deeley over her “inappropriate” choice of words when discussing Jesy Nelson’s twins. The former Little Mix star recently revealed that her twin daughters have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1.

During Thursday’s (8 December) episode of This Morning, Cat said that “disabled children can live normal lives” if a screening for SMA at birth were put into place, as Jesy is calling for. In response, Sophie, who was paralysed following a car crash, reshared a post from disabled Guardian writer Frances Ryan, which read: “I’m sure @catdeeley means nothing but kindness here but worth noting the kids ‘could have lived normal lives’ is not an appropriate phrase.

“Disabled children CAN have careers, marriages, mates. But they will face structural barriers to get them, as well as (sometimes) physical pain and suffering.”

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It continued: “This is one reason why having disabled journalists in the media is crucial. There are four non-disabled people here discussing how disability affects lives (one of whom has spent years arguing to cut disability benefits). Many people like Cat will mean well but you need people in the room who can bring nuance and knowledge that only comes with lived experience.”

Sophie added over the top: “Spot on @frances.ryan85. We also need disabled people BEHIND the camera to make sure these on camera discussions are nuanced. It takes a team.”

Jesy had gone on This Morning that day to talk about her daughters’ diagnosis. She shared via Instagram that her aim was to draw attention to the lack of testing for SMA at birth, a practice which is done in over 40 other countries. Jesy argued that because early diagnosis and treatment is so crucial to survival, the test should be standard practice in the UK.

Cat later added: “I was looking into it yesterday before we spoke to Jesy and it’s available in 43 countries around the world. It’s been available in the Unites States since 2023.”

Jesy pointed out that the test costs only 36p to do and Cat said it therefore seemed “ridiculous” not to do it. Jesy’s honest discussions about SMA were praised by the parents of other affected children.

In one post that was reshared by Jesy, one of her followers, Katie Hughes, said learning that the test which could have revealed her son’s diagnosis much earlier only cost 36p, was “devastating and shocking”.

She added: “36p to change the course of a child’s life, it’s nothing really, is it? I was in tears when I watched that. I felt sick because 36p could have massively changed our little boy’s life.”

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SMA is a condition that causes progressive muscle weakness due to motor neuron loss and can mean children diagnosed with it will never learn to walk and or even be able to support their own head. Jesy said on This Morning that her girls are “probably never going to be able to walk or regain their neck strength so they will be disabled”.