The upcoming Christmas special, which will see the cast of Peep Show take on festive baking challenges, has been open to Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith.
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Prue Leith has made an awkward admission about the upcoming Christmas special(Image: Dave Benett, Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Prue Leith has made a rather awkward confession about the forthcoming Christmas special of The Great British Bake Off, pleading: “don’t tell them”. The festive instalment of the hit baking programme, scheduled to broadcast on Christmas Day, will feature stars from the cult Channel 4 comedy Peep Show – David Mitchell, Olivia Colman, Isy Suttie, Matt King and Sophie Winkleman – tackling a series of baking tasks.
Presented by The Mighty Boosh comedian Noel Fielding alongside This Morning’s Alison Hammond, The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off will see the celebrity contestants scrutinised by Bake Off legends Dame Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood.
During a recent chat, Prue discussed the forthcoming Peep Show special, but made a somewhat awkward revelation – admitting she’d never actually watched the programme. She then made a humorous request and confessed that she doesn’t “watch any telly”.
The 85-year-old told Woman’s Own magazine that she had never even heard of Peep Show when she spoke openly about her new holiday bakers. Don’t tell them, please! But I enjoyed it after watching it.
She continued, “To be honest, I’m typically bluffing my head off with the celebrities because I don’t watch any television.” The only people I’m likely to know are actors of a certain age.
In other news, Prue recently left gardening icon and Ground Force legend Alan Titchmarsh gobsmacked when she made an unexpected remark about vegetables during an appearance on his ITV programme Love Your Weekend last month (November 23).
Robert Bathurst, a fellow guest on Downton Abbey and Cold Feet, and Prue questioned him about his veg-growing exploits and how he handled the summer glut.
What do you do with all the summer produce that you grow? She posed the question. There are “all these b***y tomatoes and “all these spinach piles.”
Prue described her own experience, “I spent years growing and processing, and what you do is you freeze spinach, it fills the freezer, and then you have far too much of it, making room in the freezer next year for more spinach and putting that lot on the compost heap”.”
Instead of what she described as a “mountain” on Monday and “nothing” the following day, she continued, claiming that the supermarket has “perfectly good packets” for the vegetables she requires.
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As Alan retorted, “If only we could edit that out,” the group laughed as she made her comments.
He joked in a joke about how the supermarket has it in the middle of the night.
The 2025 Strictly Come Dancing winner has been identified as the former I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here Gogglebox star! Scarlett Moffatt, the winner,
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Scarlett Moffatt has opened up about her Strictly Christmas special win(Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC/Guy Levy)
Tonight marked a poignant part in the Strictly Come Dancing journey, with hosts Tess Daley and Claudia Winkleman bowing out gracefully after being seen on the show for the last time in the pre-recorded Christmas Special.
Scarlett Moffatt won the glitterball trophy for the first time, describing victory as “the greatest” festive gift, making it even more significant for another reason.
Scarlett, 35, said: “This is amazing! This is amazing! I believe I should have given a speech a thought! The best gift that could have been given at Christmas, in my opinion. We’ve all just had the best time,” he continued.
The former Googlebox star and Queen of the I’m A Celebrity jungle, triumphed alongside her professional dance partner Vito Coppola. Speaking to the Mirror ahead of the special being aired, Scarlett said: “I couldn’t believe my luck when I was paired with Vito.
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I wanted him a lot! Vito would be my favorite, I kept telling myself. I’m so appreciative of the show’s opportunity to play a small part in such a significant institution. The pair performed their Cha Cha to DJ Play A Christmas Song by Cher, earning a perfect 40 from the judges, with her intuition.
We just laugh so hard together, Scarlett continued, “It seems like we’ve known him for ten years.” The best part is that it is called “Strictly.” The actor, who has son Jude, 2, and fiance Scott Dobinson, also performs regularly. She began dancing as a child, and she later developed into a proficient ballroom and Latin dancer, even studying with Strictly judge Anton Du Beke.
Scarlett was crowned British Ballroom Champion at age 16 and continued competing in the finals until she was 21. This is not a new experience for her. She remarked, “Strictly reignited the fire inside of me, reminding me of my love of dancing. I’ll undoubtedly keep doing it even after I’ve fallen in love with it. I’m so happy about it.
Before the episode, Scarlett also spoke of her delight at being able to go on Strictly. She posted a video montage on Instagram, featuring footage from her childhood dancing competitions, edited with sequences of her training for Strictly with Coppola.
Scarlett said, “I know I’ll probably never be able to dance on the main Strictly series because I was a young girl, so it means a lot to me to be a part of the Christmas special.” One of those wishes you make quietly but never really expect to fulfill is dancing on the Strictly Christmas Special on Christmas Day, which evokes a true bucket-list moment.
The show saw six stars take to the dancefloor which also included comedian Babatunde Aléshé and Nancy Xu, singer Brian McFadden and Michelle Tsiakkas, Gladiators star Jodie Ounsley (Fury) and Neil Jones, All Saints singer Melanie Blatt and Kai Widdrington, and EastEnders actor Nicholas Bailey and Luba Mushtuk.
Scarlett’s relationship with fame and celebrity hasn’t been as smooth as her dance relationship. With her quick wit on Gogglebox, her star made a quick ascent as she won over fans. In 2016 she experienced a dramatic change in her appearance, prompting a brief stint in the I’m A Celebrity jungle.
She changed from a size 18 to an 8 after claiming it was a part of a diet and exercise regimen and releasing a fitness DVD. She then admitted she lost weight while attending a punishing Swiss bootcamp with a strict calorie intake. Later, she later revealed that she had “purposefully gained weight” to deter fans from losing weight quickly.
During rehearsals and Strictly training, she admits to having the same issues that do occur. She said, “Sometimes I look in the mirror and realize that’s not how I imagined I should look.” All that matters is that I’m enjoying myself, even though I’m having the best time.
The Christmas special also marked Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s final hosting duties on the BBC show after they stepped down in a shock announcement earlier this year. Tess even managed a little dance herself, performing an Argentine Tango with Aljaž Škorjanec.
Nicholas and Luba scored 39 points out of a possible 40 while Brian and Michelle, the singer, did so with their Viennese Waltz. Additionally, Kylie Cantrall’s Street Commercial to Red Christmas, a Jodie and Neil’s, scored 37.
With the addition of the studio audience votes and the judges’ scores, TV star Scarlett was declared the winner and her and Vito won Strictly’s Christmas Star Award. Scarlett managed to keep her win a secret from her family, who discovered it yesterday.
Ahead of the show’s transmission She said: “I’m going to make them wait.I already feel like a winner anyway, the fact that I’m dancing with Vito and I get to, perform. I don’t want to give anything away.” Following her time in the jungle, in 2017 Scarlett joined TV presenting veterans Ant McPartlin and Declan Donelly as a co-host on Saturday Night Takeaway for two years. She’s since taken a step back from fame, but after Strictly, she’s tempted to make another triumphant return to reality shows.
She’s been rumoured as a name in the I’m A Celebrity All Stars line up alongside Harry Redknapp, Mo Farah and Gemma Collins rumoured to air next May. Teasing us, she added: “I absolutely love the show. Hypothetically, if I was to go back, I would just soak up every second again because I had such an amazing time the first time round. And I was a kid, I’d just turned 25. I was starting out in this industry, and I really feel like if I got the opportunity to do it again, I know myself more now.
“I enjoyed it when I was last on,” he said. “I didn’t want it to end. I would just enjoy it for what it is, unlike right now. Scarlett’s holiday resolution is to enjoy herself.
She continued, “I have a toddler and try to stay in touch with friends and family while juggling panto, Strictly, and other work commitments.” You should not stress, I believe, and simply remember how wonderful and wonderful it is to see so many people over the holidays.
Scarlett and Three UK are collaborating to honor and honor the unsung heroes of Christmas.
Christine McGuinness has taken her 12-year-old daughter to the hospital. Who shares her children with her ex-husband Paddy McGuinness has had a difficult holiday season.
Leo and Penelope, twins Leo and Penelope, and Felicity, both of whom are autistic, are the three children Christine is the mother of. She previously discussed how difficult life can be sometimes for her with her children’s autism.
Fans should not worry because she is currently recovering and they made it home in time for Christmas after she revealed how she had to travel to the hospital on Christmas Eve with her sick child.
Leo, Penelope, and Felicity, Christine’s twins, are the other two (Getty Images).
Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. was what she wrote on Instagram. A&E is thankfully okay with my Penelope, thanks to God. Don’t worry, please. Thank you to everyone who worked hard over Christmas, helped us, and made sure we arrived home on time for Santa.
Later, she updated readers on how busy her festive season was. She stated, “These last 24 hours have been incredibly busy! With a flooded bathroom, last-minute shopping, trips to A&, E, wrapping up after midnight, and recognizing that everyone’s Christmas is unique, everyone’s is different! Despite the fact that Christmas is approaching this year, I hope you experience some minor joys.
Celebrating the births of new families, welcoming new love, and celebrating those who are grieving alone. Wishing you all a wonderful, magical, and tranquil Christmas.
Christine and her children
Christine described how her kids handled one aspect of the festive occasion in a recent interview as “very proud.” She remarked, “I’m very proud of them. They were unable to participate in the assembly for three years prior to that Nativity. They would enter the room, wait a short while, and then depart. They would be upset and fidgeting.
“And this one time, they got up on stage and performed and sang all the words, and I just thought, “Wow,” you know? “And they did it!” They are carrying it out. They can do it, so I must.
Christine insists that her family is her main concern despite the fact that she has split from Paddy.
“I’m feeling really good right now,” I said. Due to the recent medical clearance I received this year, it has been challenging. I’ve been taking ADHD medication for the past year because I just couldn’t deal with things, she said.
“It was quite a lot despite the divorce and the attention I received in my personal life and dating.” I’m constantly considering my children and how this [fame] will impact them. I had to consider whether I’m in the right industry or if I can continue.
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Since 1995, the actor has played Daniel Osbourne on the ITV soap.
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Daniel Osbourne, brought to life by Rob Mallard since 1995, has become an integral part of Coronation Street as Ken Barlow’s (William Roache) son, entangled in numerous high-stakes plots. His Weatherfield journey has been anything but dull, marked by tumultuous love affairs, a near-fatal attack on his father, and the tragic loss of his wife Sinead Tinker (Katie McGlynn).
Daniel has scurried through a number of romantic sagas along the cobbles over the years. He is currently obsessed with Megan (Beth Nixon), who secretly grooms young Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) in secret. Rob is dating fellow actor Matthew Martin, who is not on screen.
In June 2023, Rob introduced his new beau to the world at the British Soap Awards. He posted a photo of the pair striking a pose on the red carpet, captioning the post: “British soap awards 2023 with @mattmarcm,” accompanied by a heart emoji. Earlier this year, Matthew made an appearance on Coronation Street, playing a police officer who arrested Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) in a gripping episode.
In the past, Rob and another cast member Daniel Brocklebank had romantic relationships, and Billy Mayhew is portrayed on the cobbles. The British LGBT awards made a significant public appearance for the soap actors in 2017. However, they broke up just two months after making a public announcement about their relationship.
Rob revealed that he had a fatal brain condition in June 2024. Essential tremor, a progressive neurological condition that causes shaking, is present in the star. He claimed that his condition was “career ending” and that it was only getting worse.
At age 14, Rob first noticed a slight tremor in his left hand. He recalls that “it started to get pointed out more frequently by people at school, friends, and family.” I eventually visited the doctor to see if there was a diagnosis.
After a year of testing, his GP diagnosed essential tremor, which affects one million people in Britain but only 15% have been aware of. There is nothing we can do, according to Rob, who added, “If your symptoms get bad, we’ll see if we can medicate to help you.”
The condition became problematic only when Rob was in his 20s and performing in stage plays. He claims that it would distract from the performance.
No difference was made by beta blockers, which are mostly used to treat irregular heart rhythms but also help with tremors. You have to enter a scene at a certain emotional level, so it didn’t stop the tremor, but it also prevented me from carrying out my job. He has been using techniques to help him deal with his condition since he first appeared on the Corrie TV series in 2016.
“I’ll practice my actions over and over again.” The simplest and best way to conceal tremor has been to break it down into smaller pieces.
His biggest challenge is to hold a pint. He says, “If I’m already in the scene, I’ll get them to give me a drink that’s two-thirds gone.” There isn’t much chance that I’ll spill that. However, there are always more chances than not for a pint to be ordered if I visit the location. The issues begin there at that point.
His hands, arms, and neck now have to be affected by Rob’s condition, which has sincegotten worse. He continues, “Sometimes my voice shakes as well.”
People frequently mistakenly assume Rob has drank. “Using a chip and pin, and your hand is going,” the cashier says, “Looking.” You don’t blame them, but I’m curious to know: “Did you drink a little too much last night?” too.
“My plate will look like a two-year-old has eaten if I’m at a table with people,” I say. I’m not able to use gaming equipment either. If you paid me in Call of Duty, I couldn’t shoot straight.
“There have been instances when someone has approached me and inquired if I was okay because the weight is shaking above my head in the gym.” I had to explain that everything is fine because I tremble.
Rob avoids coffee and avoids eating or getting enough sleep, which only makes his symptoms worse. It has grown significantly more prominent over the past ten years, and if it continues on in my personal life, it will be challenging and obnoxious. Professionally, it might end a career.
I’ve been suggested that Coronation Street incorporate the character, which I don’t mind doing, but I’d prefer not to do that right away. I don’t want it to “pigeonhole” me.
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Rob is aware that focused ultrasound therapy, which burns away brain tissue that is connected to the tremor, is not always a cure for the tremor. In the interim, he is collaborating with the National Tremor Foundation to raise awareness and prevent shame in society. He claims that I was embarrassed for years. I had to make a decision to eventually own it.
Zara McDermott, a former Love Island star, and Louis Tomlinson, a member of One Direction, are currently dating.
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Zara McDermott and ex-boyfriend Sam Thompson(Image: Getty)
Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson were one of the UK’s most known couples but what once seemed like a fairy tale romance that had fans anticipating wedding bells came to an end last year, when the couple called time on their five-year relationship.
The former Love Island star, 28 and Made in Chelsea Sam, 32, first connected in 2019, with Sam revealing how their romance began: “She slid into my DMs.” After making things Instagram official, Zara later joined the Made in Chelsea cast.
However, their relationship wasn’t without its challenges, as the pair temporarily separated after Zara confessed to being unfaithful during her time on The X Factor: Celebrity 2019.
On Made in Chelsea, they had a heart-wrenching moment in which Zara pleaded with Sam for another chance on a park bench. They reconnected after a separation, and by December 2020, they had publicly stated that they were continuing their relationship.
Regrettably, the pair announced their breakup last December following a five-year romance. The couple has since moved on and are starting new relationships, despite keeping their secrets about what caused their breakup.
At the start of the year Zara and One Direction star Louis Tomlinson began dating just weeks after she split from Sam. The couple often keep their relationship away from the public eye however last week Zara shared a rare glimpse into her romance.
The actress and his sister Lottie spent a cozy weekend away with Louis for her 29th birthday. The final year of my 20s, Zara wrote in a love-up selfie with Louis at the time, “The best birthday ever with you and me!” “!
Sam’s new relationship was revealed to the public at the beginning of December. After dating for months, Sam’s friend and business partner Reza Amiri-Garroussi and successful London DJ Talitha, 25, made Sam’s decision to date the couple.
Zara’s friends have since broken their silence on her split from Sam Thompson, and they’re not holding back. It was at the time, photographs of Zara and Louis made headlines and Sam seemed to take a swipe at his ex-girlfriend during an intimate conversation with dating expert Paul C Brunson on his podcast Staying Relevant.
Sam said, “Not much to be honest with you about your single status now that you’ve split. He continued, “I suppose many people look for validation in other people and look for the other person right away.” You are aware of the excitement you experience when speaking with someone new and different? That’s impossible for me to do.
Sam has received a lot of fan support, but many people have expressed sympathy for him because they have seen the “sadness behind his eyes.” Sources suggest Zara’s close friends are uneasy.
He’s a loose cannon, according to an insider who spoke to The Daily Mail shortly after Zara’s relationship was revealed. Really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really.
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It seems like it has to be about him, “before suggesting his “snide” and “attention-seeking” remarks would never be forgiven.”
Why would he do this, they continued, venting their outrage. She made a lot of effort to keep her relationship with Sam going for five years, but ultimately she was just unable to.
Ozzy Osbourne, 76, passed away in July, causing a significant loss for the Osbourne family. Without the star, the family has celebrated their first Christmas together.
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The Osbourne family gathered for their first Christmas without Ozzy Osbourne(Image: Instagram/ @kellyosbourne)
The Osbournes gathered together in matching pyjamas as they celebrated their first Christmas since the death of patriarch Ozzy. The family were left devastated in July when the music legend died at the age of 76 – just days after he performed a farewell concert with his band, Black Sabbath.
Kelly Osbourne’s 41-year-old daughter shared a collection of photos with her family on Christmas Day as they gathered to celebrate the occasion. Sharon Osbourne stood at the group photo and posed for a cheeky photo while smiling alongside her family.
The X Factor icon was dwarfed by the other family members around her, and stood proudly over Kelly who was sat on the floor in front of her alongside her son, Sidney, three, and her husband Sid Wilson, 48. The group were gathered by a decorated Christmas tree – and two of the pet dogs also featured in the set of family portraits.
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Sharing the images on her Instagram, Kelly wrote a simple message, writing: “Merry Christmas from The Osbourne family!!!” The snaps drew attention from fans who were quick to wish the family well – and to share their understanding that it could be a hard first Christmas without Ozzy.
One typed in the message, “Merry Christmas everyone, have a wonderful time” While another wrote, “Thinking of y’all a lot today. Merry Christmas Osbourne family. Another fan expressed concern for the difficulty of this Christmas. Just let him know how much you loved him all. Heads high
Earlier this month, Kelly broke down in tears while discussing the loss of her father in an interview with the BBC. She appeared on screens having been handed the Lord Mayor’s Award, by Deputy Lord Mayor Ken Wood, on her father’s behalf. While talking to BBC Breakfast presenter Ben Sidwell, the star broke down in tears.
Kelly said: “He worked so hard to do what he wanted to do most in this world and that was perform one more time and then he was ready to go. He made a mark on this planet that will never be erased… It actually has been horrific. I’ve never ever felt anything like grief. I never realised that you could love someone so much.”
Kelly said, “He loved this city, he loved Birmingham, he loved Birmingham, he was a true Brummie through and through,” and that the special honor was given to him in Birmingham on what would have been his 77th birthday means a lot to us. And to be recognized in a way that is just, as I say, is incredible.
Fans’ concerns about Kelly’s small frame following the rock star’s passing also came out in this month. Sharon rebuffed criticism of her daughter’s weight loss, saying, “She can’t eat right now… because she’s lost her daddy.” She addressed the trolls by saying, “It’s a shield for unhappy people.” You see, there is a shield against jealousy and other people’s perceptions of someone else, and I just feel bad for them because, you see, there is something wrong with their lives. They aren’t content, they say.
While Jack Osbourne, 40, also opened up about the death of his father – having appeared on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! this winter. He shared, while in the jungle: “It was definitely a shock, I mean we knew he was sick for a while but it was definitely a shock, I mean we didn’t know it would be that quick…
He performed a massive, big show and said, “Alright, I’m done,” according to the legend. He would be so in favor of this … It’s been almost three months, so it’s still pretty fresh. I’m still trying to navigate it all.
Jack also acknowledged that there were times when he would work until he realized how sad his father’s passing made him feel. He said, “It’s strange, too, because like I… I felt like I had to, like, “I got… oh, I gotta, you know, make sure the family’s good,” which is how I felt. I need to take on some stuff, really. I need to try to steer the ship a little bit through this, you know what I mean.
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“But it’s like having those moments in between when you need to do something or occupy, you know, this chaos with a task,” and when there isn’t, you feel like you’re going to slump, right? when you’re acting strangely and not acting in any particular way. But it’s a trip, yes.
