The Thing star TK Carter has died aged 69, with fans paying tribute to the American actor. TK was best known for playing Nauls in the 1982 horror film The Thing as well as his roles in Space Jam, Domino and The Steve Harvey Show.
According to TMZ, the actor was found dead in his California home on Friday afternoon after a call to the emergency services was made. The police have reportedly ruled out foul play.
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With young Prince George’s future ‘set in concrete’, the Prince and Princess of Wales are doing everything to ensure the future King has a normal upbringing
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With Prince George heading to secondary school later this year, his royal future is creeping up on him, as he has started to join his parents on more royal engagements to prepare for his eventual role as King.
Prince William and Princess Kate are working tirelessly behind the scenes to prepare their eldest son to one day ascend the throne, but they are also determined to provide all their children with a stable and relatively normal upbringing. And according to former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, the Prince and Princess of Wales are tackling their parenting duties in a different way to William’s mother, the late Princess Diana.
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Jennie told the Mirror that raising any child is a challenge of its own, despite the added pressure of royal status. She said: “It’s hard enough bringing up kids to be happy, safe and confident even in normal life. We can only imagine what it must be like to bring up a child who is going to hold such a unique and massively public role in life.”
The royal expert recalled a conversation with the late Princess Diana and her concerns about the immense pressure on William as the future King, and how the Prince and Princess of Wales are approaching George’s future in a different way.
“It makes me think back to my conversations with Diana, Princess of Wales, who was also troubled by the weight of responsibility, both on her and her eldest son,” Jennie said. “I remember her telling me how the prospect of being King weighed heavily on young William’s shoulders. But she was immensely proud of him and told me she thought the country was lucky to have William.
“It’s probably slightly easier for Catherine and William, in the secure and happy marriage they have, to prepare George for what lies ahead. And William must know exactly how he might be feeling.”
Jennie believes that William and Kate have a very different task when it comes to raising their children as opposed to normal everyday parents, as they have to prepare George for his inevitable future as King, where there are few options to forge your own path.
The royal expert also pointed out that for George, following in the footsteps of his uncle Prince Harry is off the cards. Harry notoriously quit his royal duties and relocated to the US, which is not an option for the future King.
“But imagine how different it really is,” she said. “You can’t sit down and talk about what he might like to do as a career or whether he might, for example, one day like to live in another country. George’s options are extremely limited and the eventual road ahead is set in concrete.”
While young Prince George is surely aware of his inevitable future as King, his mother Princess Kate is doing all in her power to keep her kid’s lives as ordinary as possible, especially during the formative years of their childhoods.
As Jennie said: “I think Catherine is doing a fantastic job in keeping her children’s lives as normal as possible for as long as she can. And that is invaluable in their development. It’s a fine balance, but I think she and William have succeeded in giving all three children a very good measure of privacy whilst satisfying the media and public demands for them to be seen in public.”
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As for George, Charlotte and Louis, the young royals are slowly being introduced to more of their royal roles, with the former royal correspondent believing that they already seem to be growing accustomed to being in the spotlight.
“They need to get used to the experience of being on show and on duty, because that is likely to be how it is for the rest of their lives,” Jennie said. “And, so far, the children don’t seem phased by meeting the crowds – in fact, I thought they all looked particularly at ease at Sandringham on Christmas Day.”
Katie Price has further fuelled rumours of a split with JJ Slater after posting a video on YouTube about her goals for 2026 – but fails to mention him at all in her upcoming plans for the new year
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Katie Price has broken her silence after her split from Married At First Sight star JJ Slater was revealed. In a new video on her YouTube channel, the 47 year old TV personality 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, the reality TV star failed to mention JJ in the 18 minute video, leaving many believing the split rumours to be true. The video 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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Meanwhile, towards the end of the clip, she is seen speaking to the camera about her thoughts for the new year and hints that she has faced private “hiccups.” In the video, she said: “nothing else in my life that I haven’t already been through, I could go through again. In other words, there’s no more sh** that can happen in my life that I haven’t already gone through. It’s all positive energy.”
She added: “I am the best version I could ever be. And if there’s anyone who has started the New Year not so positive, still a bit down, just remember I’m a survivor, you can be a survivor. The only way is up when you hit rock bottom. So everyday be grateful that you’ve woken up, you’re still here and try and be the best version of yourself you can.”
And it was at this point Katie hinted at problems she privately had to deal with. She continued: “2025, privately, there’s been some hiccups, workwise it’s been fantastic. I done my tour, I done my music, I’ve moved to a beautiful house, so everything’s good. Obviously, everyone in life they’re going to have ups and downs that’s just natural. Nothing is ever perfect and I wouldn’t want everything to be perfect but no, this is my year.”
The video then goes on to Katie using the analogy of a pie chart of how she wants her life to be. She said: “Music oh my god yea, the music. Do more stuff with Princess, Junior. Imagine like I’ve always said a pie chart, a circle. And in that circle it’s 100% and you mark out the percentage of how you want your life to be.”
She added: “Like do you want 50% of it to be work then have little quarters of holidays, self care, family, hobbies? For me I want to make it equal in all of those areas. That’s what’s important to me because you never know when it’s your last day.”
And when asked what her plans are for this year, she listed a number of things that did not include her relationship. She went on to say: “2026, music tour, podcast tour, me and Kerry doing another tour. I’ve got these TV stuff that I have been starting last year that comes out this year. That takes up most of the year. Lots of riding, want to compete, getting fit and dunno, I might change my hair colour.”
It comes after a source told the Mirror: “This has been on the cards for a long time. Katie was pushing for marriage and security but JJ had checked out. The age gap didn’t matter at the start but the cracks started to appear and her urgency for another baby and for a wedding put a lot of pressure on him.
“She’s fixated on being with someone and being in a long, stable relationship so in the end she was like, ‘Right, you either marry me, or you don’t. It was all or nothing. JJ wasn’t up for all the drama that comes with being with Katie Price and he got cold feet.”
The Masked Singer is back, and one famous face will be revealed this weekend. This week, the likes of Red Panda, Yak, Gargoyle, Sloth, Moth and Arctic Fox will take to the stage to sing in their incredible costumes, in a bid to confuse the judges. Former cricketer Freddie Flintoff will be joining the panel as a guest judge this week, alongside regular judges Maya Jama, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross.
This week will also see a major shake-up on the show. It will be the first time Red Panda has performed on the series due to a last-minute edit during the first episode. Bosses made the decision to cut Red Panda from the pre-recorded episode following the tragedy in Switzerland on New Year’s Eve. The Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, caught alight at 1.30am on January 1 as patrons – mostly young adults – enjoyed festive celebrations. Witnesses said that before the fire broke out, they saw waiting staff arrive carrying bottles of champagne topped with sparkling flares.
Following the disaster, an ITV spokesperson told The Mirror: “In light of the tragic events in Switzerland, we took the decision to remove Red Panda’s performance on The Masked Singer in tonight’s programme owing to potential insensitivities within the theme and lyrics of the song. Viewers will get to see Red Panda perform in the coming weeks.”
Who will be unmasked tomorrow? Follow our live blog for round-the-clock coverage as we figure out who’s behind the mask.
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Who has been unmasked so far?
So far… four famous faces have been unmasked. Last weekend saw Teabag take their mask off, with none other than legendary musician Professor Green behind the mask.
Actor Matt Lucas was also revealed to be the celeb behind Emperor Penguin after performing The Who’s classic hit, Pinball Wizard. Disc Jockey was also revealed to be The One Show’s Alex Jones, who said the show had been “the most bizarre experience” of her life.
Elsewhere, MTV EMA winner Anne-Marie was revealed to be Goldish.
Professor Green was revealed to be Te Bag last weekend (David Hill)
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Moth’s identity ‘revealed’
It’s the question everybody is asking – “Who is Moth?”
Well, fans believe they have worked out who is underneath the elaborate mask. Moth performed Mariah Carey’s 1993 hit song, Hero. But after just a few moments of the performance, fans instantly recognised the voice.
“Moth has to be Keisha from the Sugababes #MaskedSingerUK,” said one user on X, formerly known as Twitter. A second went on to say: “Moth sounds like Keisha from the Sugababes…#maskedsingeruk.”
“Welcome Moth… A Sugababe if ever there was one,” said a third. Meanwhile, a fourth commented: “Sounds like Keisha from Sugababes to me but not sure! #MaskedSingerUK.”
Fans think they’ve worked out who Moth is (ITV/Kieron McCarron/Shutterstock)
KEY EVENT
Who is performing?
A whole host of famous faces will be taking to the stage. But one will be unmasked after dropping a string of clues.
Daniel Bird
Why was Red Panda edited out?
ITV bosses confirmed that Red Panda was cut from the final edit due to insensitivity surrounding the tragedy in Switzerland on New Year’s Eve.
Katie Price has shared a candid health update about her mum, Amy, who has been battling a terminal lung condition for years, in a new YouTube video, prompting an outpouring of support from fans
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Katie Price has shared a deeply moving health update about her beloved mum, Amy, as she touched on her reflections on the reality of seeing a loved one grow frailer with age.
In a recent YouTube video, Katie celebrated the start of 2026 with a heartfelt message about her mum, revealing both joy and concern as she spoke about Amy’s health.
“Mum has made it 2026. So happy another year, so let’s hope we’ve got another year with my mum,” Katie said, her voice brimming with both relief and gratitude. For fans of the former glamour model, it was a rare and intimate glimpse into her family life, showing a side of Katie that is protective and deeply devoted to those closest to her.
Amy Price, who has battled idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) — a progressive and terminal lung condition — has faced significant health challenges over the years. The disease causes scarring of the lungs, making everyday tasks and even simple movements a struggle. Katie has long been vocal about her concern for her mum, often sharing the highs and lows of Amy’s health journey with her devoted fanbase.
In the video, Katie highlighted how Amy’s physical condition has changed. “As you can all see, she is a lot more frail than she used to be,” she admitted. The admission was both honest and poignant, showing the reality behind caring for a parent whose health is in decline. Yet Katie also emphasized her mum’s sharp mind and indomitable spirit: “But don’t let that fool you because her head is still screwed on,” she added, a reminder that while Amy may have lost some physical strength, her personality and determination remain as strong as ever.
Despite the challenges, Katie is determined to make the most of her time with her mum. She spoke with warmth about the plans she has for Amy in the coming year, revealing that she had bought her a scooter to give her a “new lease of life” and that she hopes to take her on trips to the Isle of Wight.
The former reality TV star has often spoken about the importance of family in her life. From her children to her mum, Katie has made it clear that relationships and shared experiences are her priority. In her latest update, she expressed a desire to create more memories with Amy, Harvey, and the rest of her family, highlighting the significance of togetherness in the face of health challenges.
Back in March last year, Katie explained that Amy had been struggling to walk after undergoing a lung transplant as she continues to fight IPF.
In a podcast update to fans at the time, the star revealed: “I do feel you for you mum, because people have to understand what my mum’s gone through, like her brain is just so active and still switched on. She can’t do the things that she used to do, which is frustrating for her.”
She continued: “Now here’s an example, because I am a patient person, but when my mother teases me and says let’s go look at the shops in the Isle of Wight, shall I take my walker or wheelchair, and I’m like ‘No, we’re taking your wheelchair because I’m not taking an hour.”
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Amy then contributed to the discussion to say: “It’s not doing me any good because I’m meant to walk to help myself.” The grandmother went on to explain her hope of being able to walk again by the summer.
TV presenter Tess Daly looked in high spirits as she enjoyed a skiing trip in the French Alps and shared several snaps from the excursion to the slopes on Friday
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Tess Daly was all smiles as she embarked on a family ski holiday, ahead of her daughter Phoebe’s relocation to New York City.
The 56 year old telly star took to Instagram on Friday, sharing a series of photos from their adventure in the French Alps. The former Strictly Come Dancing host was seen bundled up in a cosy white woolly jacket and cream trousers.
Her blonde tresses cascaded freely over her shoulders, while she completed her look with black boots and chic sunglasses. Phoebe, 21, chose a shiny silver coat paired with burgundy and white patterned trousers, and accessorised with a dark handbag.
Tess also posted pictures with her husband Vernon, 51, who was dressed in a matching black jacket, trousers and beanie hat. The couple, who tied the knot in 2003, are also proud parents to their younger daughter Amber, 16. Alongside the post, Tess penned: “Hitting the slopes for the first time since I was 17 made for an eventful trip last week.”
This comes after Tess’ daughter Phoebe shared some huge family news as she announced her move to New York City. The 21 year old shared a photo of herself at a rooftop bar in the Big Apple on Instagram on Thursday. It seems to be a temporary move for Phoebe though, as she captioned the snap: “Home for a while…”
Phoebe also added to her profile’s bio : “Heyyyy LDN/NYC”. She has not shared the reason behind her relocation or how long she will be in the city for, but the move is recent, as she was in the UK for the end of her mother’s run on Strictly Come Dancing. Phoebe was backstage at this year’s Strictly final, which marked the last live Strictly show presented by her mother Tess and co-host Claudia Winkleman, following their decision to leave the show.
The duo were honoured with a special tribute VT after the highlights of this year’s series were broadcast. However, they were left stunned as Craig Revel Horwood read out a special letter from Her Majesty The Queen. It stated: “Tess and Claudia, as you prepare to take your final twirl, I just want to say thank you on behalf of the millions who watch you each week.”
“I have often thought that Strictly is not so much a show about dancing as about friendships, the bonds forged, the struggles overcome, and the joy shared in undertaking a joint endeavour.”
“If that is true, then perhaps yours has been the greatest strictly partnership of all. The warmth, compassion, and sheer happiness you have radiated with and from each other has been at the heart of the show’s success.”
“I think I speak for everyone when I say you have been utterly fabulous. I wish you both every success in wherever life’s journey takes you next, but as one who has appreciated its lifelong benefits, do promise us one thing, keep dancing. With the warmest gratitude and admiration, Her Royal Highness, Queen Camilla.”
Tess, who started hosting the BBC show in 2004, decided to leave the series this year. She and her co-host Claudia released a joint statement in September announcing their departure from the show after over 20 years on it.
In a video put on Instagram, Tess and Claudia said: “We have loved working as a duo and hosting Strictly has been an absolute dream. We were always going to leave together, and now feels like the right time.
“We will have the greatest rest of this amazing series, and we just want to say an enormous thank you to the BBC and to every single person who works on the show.
“They’re the most brilliant team, and we’ll miss them every day. We will cry when we say the last ‘keep dancing’, but we will continue to say it to each other. Just possibly in tracksuit bottoms at home while holding some pizza.”
After the pair’s final live show, Phoebe took to Instagram to praise her mother. Phoebe penned: “Wow. What an incredible Strictly Come Dancing final last night.
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“The love and joy strictly creates is something magical and I’m so lucky to have seen my mum work with the absolute best people. Last night was definitely an emotional one, but most importantly it was a celebration of the show and the 21 years mum has been doing it.”
She continued: “Mum you are a true inspiration to me I will hold all these Strictly memories close to my heart forever. It’s been in my life since the day mum was pregnant with me so I don’t know life without Strictly and for that reason I will forever be the shows number one fan.”
