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Sara Davies and Adam Peaty grew close during Strictly Come Dancing back in 2021, at the same time sparks started to fly between the Olympian and his future wife

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One of the guests at Adam Peaty’s star-studded wedding to Holly Ramsay says the groom was completely overcome as he prepared to say ‘I do’.

The happy couple tied the knot on Saturday afternoon, with the beaming newlyweds emerging hand-in-hand from Bath Abbey following one of the most talked-about celebrity weddings in years. The bride was almost half an hour late and the hold up clearly didn’t help settle Adam’s nerves.

The big names at the ceremony included his friend Sara Davies, who grew close to the Olympian when they both appeared on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2021. The Dragons Den investor has spoken about the service and says she feel fortunate to have the swimmer in her life.

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“Yesterday I had the privilege of being at this amazing man’s wedding,” she wrote on Instagram. “It also gave me a moment to reflect on how lucky I’ve been to have him in my life over the past four years. From the first day we met on Strictly, we’ve been firm friends, and it was a real honour to sit in Bath Abbey and watch him get emotional as the love of his life walked down the aisle.

“It was such a special day. Simon and I had the best time, the service was beautiful – and I’m sure you’ll not be surprised to hear me say, it was hands down the best wedding food I’ve ever had. Wishing my wonderful friend and his gorgeous bride a lifetime of happiness together.”

Their winter wedding has been months in the making, and the couple have formulated an A-list guest list that includes David and Victoria Beckham alongside Holly’s famous father, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. The couple met through Holly’s sister Tilly during Strictly Come Dancing.

But despite the extensive celebrity presence, the guestlist was completely missing all of Adam’s side of the family, with just his sister Bethany in attendance. It comes amid an ongoing feud with his clan, which culminated in all of them being uninvited from the wedding.

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As they spent their son’s wedding day at the family home in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, Adam’s parents watched on with the rest of the public as the opulent celebration took place. Speaking to the Mail, Adam’s mum Caroline said: “As a mother, all you want your children to do is be happy in their relationships.

“I’ve not done this to ruin their wedding. It’s their wedding, yes, it’s a happy day – but it needs to be said. They are both still loved, there is nothing I won’t forgive, and I want them to have the best day.

“And what I want to say to Adam is stand by each other. But just because you love somebody and that love is intense, don’t forget the other people around you. A wedding day is such a happy event, and I think family should have been the priority at that wedding.”

Gold medal winning Olympic heroes Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are set to receive top honours from HM King Charles III this New Year – over 40 years after they triumphed in Sarajevo

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Olympic legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will soon be a Dame and a Sir – as they are expected to recieve titles in the King’s New Year Honours. The duo are national champions – having won gold at the 1984 Winter Olympics, and later bronze at the 1994 Winter Olympics.

Now, after five decades in the rink – and following the end of ITV’s Dancing On Ice – the pair are set to be rewarded by His Majesty King Charles III. Next week, the monarch will issue special titles to a number of individuals to celebrate their astonishing contributions to the nation.

Nottinghamshire star Jayne, 68, and 67-year-old Christopher – who is from the same county – are among names expected to be called to receive their rewards. The new titles follow on from previous honours that had been granted by the late Queen Elizabeth II, as the pair received MBEs in 1981 and OBEs in 2000.

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Now The Sun has reported that “[They] will now [be] made a Dame and Knight in the New Year. Their gongs are a recognition of a lifetime of service to figure skating which has won them millions of fans, including royalty.” The Mirror has contacted a representative of the ice skating legends for comment.

The late Queen Elizabeth II reportedly sent Torvill and Dean a personal telegram following their 1984 gold medal win. The late monarch wrote: “Many congratulations on your superb performance which I watched with great pleasure and which brought you such a well-deserved gold medal.”

While the winter sport athletes were said to be greatly touched by the message – and were awestruck when they met her years later while receiving past honours. The Sun quotes Christopher saying: “It was quite a journey meeting the Queen on these occasions. She was a wonderful, wonderful woman and monarch.”

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He even recalled writing to her soon before her death in 2022 – and being floored when she wrote back. He said: “I was so touched. I didn’t even expect to get a reply. I think we all hold our heads higher when we are abroad because of what the Queen represented.” He added: “Everybody around the world knows about the monarch. I think we are all proud of that, wherever we go.”

The news of new titles marks the end of a mixed year for Torvill and Dean – which began with a damp note as ITV mercifully axed Dancing On Ice after it had been on the air on and off since 2006. The skating contest saw celebrities get matched with professional ice skaters and learn to pull off daring routines in front of a panel of judges – which included the Olympic icons.

But by the 2025 season, viewership had nosedived to three million – a steep decline from the heady days when the show would enjoy audiences in excess of 10 million. And the series was also something of collateral damage to the Phillip Schofield scandal – as he was forced to quit ITV after being found to have lied about an affair with a much younger colleague from his job on This Morning.

Earlier this year, the duo embarked on a farewell tour as they danced on ice for fans up and down the country for the last time. During a performance in April, fans were horrified when Jayne suffered a terrifying fall while on the rink. However, she quickly brushed herself off and continued the remainder of the show with her co-star.

Following the incident, Christopher told the audience: “Thank you so much. As you can see, sometimes it gets scary out here. Scary, scary – for Jayne anyway.” He went on to thank fans for attending their final tour.

Christopher said: “It has been a terrific show and thank you to my wonderful skaters here and to Jayne. We are really honoured that you spend your time to come out and see us on a Sunday afternoon and share some of our 50-year career highlights. It’s been so memorable and we will always remember today. Thank you for your memories everyone.”

The talented duo, who rose to fame with their performance at the 1984 Winter Olympics, kicked off their final tour in April. Christopher and Jayne first came together in 1975 before stunning at the Olympics. Their farewell tour, titled Torvill and Dean: Our Last Dance, ran until the early months of the summer.

After their final show in July, the pair shared footage of themselves partaking in their final skate and uploaded the video to Instagram. They wrote in an emotional caption: “Farewell to the ice. Thank you for all the wonderful memories #OurLastDance.”

Gold medal winning Olympic heroes Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are set to receive top honours from HM King Charles III this New Year – over 40 years after they triumphed in Sarajevo

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Olympic legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will soon be a Dame and a Sir – as they are expected to recieve titles in the King’s New Year Honours. The duo are national champions – having won gold at the 1984 Winter Olympics, and later bronze at the 1994 Winter Olympics.

Now, after five decades in the rink – and following the end of ITV’s Dancing On Ice – the pair are set to be rewarded by His Majesty King Charles III. Next week, the monarch will issue special titles to a number of individuals to celebrate their astonishing contributions to the nation.

Nottinghamshire star Jayne, 68, and 67-year-old Christopher – who is from the same county – are among names expected to be called to receive their rewards. The new titles follow on from previous honours that had been granted by the late Queen Elizabeth II, as the pair received MBEs in 1981 and OBEs in 2000.

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Now The Sun has reported that “[They] will now [be] made a Dame and Knight in the New Year. Their gongs are a recognition of a lifetime of service to figure skating which has won them millions of fans, including royalty.” The Mirror has contacted a representative of the ice skating legends for comment.

The late Queen Elizabeth II reportedly sent Torvill and Dean a personal telegram following their 1984 gold medal win. The late monarch wrote: “Many congratulations on your superb performance which I watched with great pleasure and which brought you such a well-deserved gold medal.”

While the winter sport athletes were said to be greatly touched by the message – and were awestruck when they met her years later while receiving past honours. The Sun quotes Christopher saying: “It was quite a journey meeting the Queen on these occasions. She was a wonderful, wonderful woman and monarch.”

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He even recalled writing to her soon before her death in 2022 – and being floored when she wrote back. He said: “I was so touched. I didn’t even expect to get a reply. I think we all hold our heads higher when we are abroad because of what the Queen represented.” He added: “Everybody around the world knows about the monarch. I think we are all proud of that, wherever we go.”

The news of new titles marks the end of a mixed year for Torvill and Dean – which began with a damp note as ITV mercifully axed Dancing On Ice after it had been on the air on and off since 2006. The skating contest saw celebrities get matched with professional ice skaters and learn to pull off daring routines in front of a panel of judges – which included the Olympic icons.

But by the 2025 season, viewership had nosedived to three million – a steep decline from the heady days when the show would enjoy audiences in excess of 10 million. And the series was also something of collateral damage to the Phillip Schofield scandal – as he was forced to quit ITV after being found to have lied about an affair with a much younger colleague from his job on This Morning.

Earlier this year, the duo embarked on a farewell tour as they danced on ice for fans up and down the country for the last time. During a performance in April, fans were horrified when Jayne suffered a terrifying fall while on the rink. However, she quickly brushed herself off and continued the remainder of the show with her co-star.

Following the incident, Christopher told the audience: “Thank you so much. As you can see, sometimes it gets scary out here. Scary, scary – for Jayne anyway.” He went on to thank fans for attending their final tour.

Christopher said: “It has been a terrific show and thank you to my wonderful skaters here and to Jayne. We are really honoured that you spend your time to come out and see us on a Sunday afternoon and share some of our 50-year career highlights. It’s been so memorable and we will always remember today. Thank you for your memories everyone.”

The talented duo, who rose to fame with their performance at the 1984 Winter Olympics, kicked off their final tour in April. Christopher and Jayne first came together in 1975 before stunning at the Olympics. Their farewell tour, titled Torvill and Dean: Our Last Dance, ran until the early months of the summer.

After their final show in July, the pair shared footage of themselves partaking in their final skate and uploaded the video to Instagram. They wrote in an emotional caption: “Farewell to the ice. Thank you for all the wonderful memories #OurLastDance.”

Melissa Suffield, who played Lucy Beale on the BBC soap from 2004 to 2010, has revealed details about a health problem that caused her to lose weight and confidence.

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Former EastEnders star Melissa Carter has opened up about her struggles and non-acceptance of living with a health condition. The 33-year-old former actress is best known for playing Lucy Beale on the BBC soap from from 2004 to 2010.

The mother-of-one has reinvented herself as a self-help and health guru since quitting the soap and acting in general. The Confident Mama, the TV personality, encourages fans and followers to love their bodies.

Melissa, who acted under the name Melissa Suffield, has also revealed that she was diagnosed with SIBO in 2023. The digestive tract is affected when too many bacteria migrate from the large to the small intestine, leading to discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, diarrhea, and maladsorption of nutrients.

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This month, Melissa marked her two year anniversary of being diagnosed on the condition – and acknowledged that she does wonder what she did wrong that provoked the health issue to form. Writing in a post on Instagram, she wrote: “Today is a tough day. This day 2 years ago, me and River got sick with whatever the infection was that gave me SIBO. From the next day onwards, I was symptomatic, and I have basically been unwell ever since.

I constantly replay that day in my head. What if we had not taken the train that day? What if we hadn’t eaten out? Suppose we had stayed at home. How different would my current life be. Without my will, I wouldn’t have lost more than 3 stone. Without the magic remedy that would make me feel better, I wouldn’t have spent more than £20,000 looking for solutions. I’ve never been more alone or anxious than I’ve ever been. I wouldn’t be concerned about traveling farther than a mile from my house. Without altering who I am as a person, the very core of who I am would not have changed.

She continued, “I don’t like to dwell on the past in this way because it’s really bad because it’s really bad, but on days like today, crap anniversaries, it’s really hard not to. Therefore, I’ll try to reframe it.

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She continued, “I wouldn’t have learned a lot about nutrition, medicine, and the digestive system without getting SIBO.” I wouldn’t have been able to assist literally hundreds of you who claimed that my content helped them learn about SIBO and that they had to share their stories. Without the opportunity to band the drum and raise awareness for the numerous sufferers who receive little help, I wouldn’t have had the chance to do so. Without that, I wouldn’t have understood my potential strength.

The EastEnders alum rounded off her post, writing defiantly: “So ultimately, as much as I with this hadn’t happened to me, you bet your ass I’m going to use it as a force for good.” SIBO is described by the NHS as a common condition, caused by “the presence of excessive numbers of bacteria in the small bowel causing gastrointestinal symptoms.” The condition can also be controlled through medicine.

Melissa has gained a sizable following online thanks to her encouragement to love oneself and the human body. And she regrets having a bad image and has been deeply personal about her problems.

She shared a number of images from her recent post that show her in a bikini while positioning herself in a position that “rolls” formed on her body.

One of her biggest regrets was asking Robert to delete photos of her with River when he was younger because I didn’t like how I looked, the actress, who is married to cruise director Robert Brendan, wrote in. Family vacations Holidays . big events I’m sure I’m never there, but there are photos of everyone else.

“It sucks to look back and not see yourself. So take it from me. This Christmas, be in the picture. Even if your jumper feels tight. Even if you ate more than you planned. Even if auntie Karen made an unhelpful comment (I feel like we all know an auntie Karen, don’t we?) Because one day, those photos won’t be about how you looked, they’ll be about who was there”

Be a part of the memory, she urged her followers. Give yourself the joy you deserve. Keep in mind these difficult times of your old. When you’re no longer with them, leave something to look back on to your loved ones.

Her post struck a chord with fans – with many responding with positive messages of their own. One typed: “Thank you for showing the world not to be embarrassed by your body no-one knows what we go through and your body is a beautiful thing so embrace it.” And another commented: “And the best part is the natural, real photos are the most beautiful!”

Siobhan Finneran, the star of Happy Valley, and Don Gilet, the actor from Death in Paradise, have spoken about their decision to keep their homes separate in different cities.

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Happy Valley star Siobhan Finneran, 59, has offered a rare glimpse into her relationship with Death in Paradise actor Don Gilet, 58, revealing why the pair have chosen to maintain separate households.

Siobhan and Don first met while working together on the crime drama The Loch on ITV, where they played DCI Lauren Quigley and Blake Albrighton, a forensic psychologist.

Around a year afterwards, in 2018, their professional connection developed into something more romantic. Yet Siobhan calls Saddleworth home, whilst her other half, Don, is based in north London.

Siobhan insists that she and the DI Mervin Wilson actor handle each other perfectly despite the geographical disparity, noting that Don spends the majority of his time abroad, filming Death in Paradise in Guadeloupe.

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Speaking to The Times, she said: “That’s just the way it is, isn’t it? That’s how it’s always been. And he’s out of the country for seven months a year doing Death in Paradise anyway.”

Siobhan also disclosed that she traveled to the French Caribbean island, which she describes as an “amazing place,” to see Don while he is working.

The Protection actress quickly refuted the notion that they were a “power couple,” admitting that they can be “hopeless” when attempting to organize themselves and jokingly said, “I’ve never heard that one before.

We are both on the air,” she continued. Other than that, we are fairly typical. You wouldn’t believe this morning that we were just trying to leave the house on time. Hopeless .

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Siobhan first made hints about her romance with Don after months of speculation when she eloquently referred to the actor as “my fella” during a conversation with The Guardian.

Prior to making their relationship official, the couple had previously been photographed holding hands at various showbiz gatherings.

For the Death in Paradise Christmas Special, Don will play DI Mervin Wilson once more on television.

For the festive episode, he will be joined by James Baxter, Kate Ashfield, Pearl Mackie, and Josie Lawrence.

The BBC One and iPlayer Christmas Special “Death in Paradise” airs on Sunday, December 28th, at 8:30 p.m.