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The Big Brother contestant later established a successful career in radio and television.

A legendary Big Brother housemate appears exactly the same as she did 23 years ago on the reality television show.

Well-known radio host Adele Roberts became a household name during the third series of the social experiment, which was broadcast on Channel 4 in 2002.

She entered the famous house alongside stars including presenter Alison Hammond, late reality star Jade Goody and the programme’s first female winner, Kate Lawler.

Now 46, Adele has tackled everything from London Marathons to the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! jungle, reports OK!

Adele, a 23-year-old woman, looks almost exactly like she did when she entered the legendary house, despite some of the iconic Big Brother icons now completely unrecognizable.

She still retains her youthful energy despite having her hair cut recently.

After her reality television breakthrough, the Southport native went on to present various regional radio programmes before securing a position at BBC Radio 1Xtra in 2012.

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On television, she took part in I’m A Celebrity in 2019, before appearing on Celebrity Coach Trip in 2020 and Dancing on Ice in 2024.

The Channel 4 host has openly discussed her battle with bowel cancer after being diagnosed with it in 2021, and has also been open about her private life.

In June 2022, Adele was declared cancer-free and announced the news to her Instagram fans.

“Life feels a little surreal at the moment and everything we’ve been through seems to be swirling around in my body.” WHILE I’M SO GRATEFUL! She wrote, “I’m counting my blessings.”

The reality star opened up about her experience to OK four years after receiving her diagnosis. “I wouldn’t wish cancer on anyone,” the magazine said.

The DJ continued, “But it’s undoubtedly made me a better, more grateful person. I’m really conscious of my health right now and look after my body. I’m not likely to have ever been more fit.

I just take it day by day, try to appreciate every day, and live in the moment because, more than anything, once you’ve had that diagnosis, you’re always aware that it can come back. I make an effort to stop worrying about things.

His youngest daughter was noticeably absent from a major reason when a heartfelt summit was held at the Royal Lodge to discuss Prince Andrew’s future following his bombshell announcement.

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Just days after Prince Andrew renounced his royal titles in a shocking statement, a family summit was reportedly held at Royal Lodge to discuss the changes and assess what the family’s future looked like in the face of such scandal.

Andrew announced that he would be relinquishing his titles and honours given to him by his late mother Queen Elizabeth, as the accusations against him – which he has long denied – continue to “distract” from the work of the royal family. In the days after the announcement, Andrew and Fergie’s eldest daughter Beatrice was spotted at the Royal Lodge, as an informal family meeting is said to have taken place.

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While Princess Eugenie was reportedly noticeably absent, Beatrice’s younger sister Princess Eugenie was there to support her parents during this significant transition. Andrew and Fergie have owned the Windsor home since 2008, and Beatrice was spotted arriving alone there.

A royal source told the Daily Mail of the meeting: “The Royal Lodge ‘summit’ wasn’t a happy occasion and the family, once a strong unit, is fractured.”

Although Beatrice did visit Windsor after the shocking announcement, a royal source claimed that Beatrice has been left devastated by the ongoing allegations against her parents.

She claimed to be on the phone because she couldn’t bring herself to check out the Sunday papers. She appeared to be completely devastated.

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Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were completely unaware of their father’s decision to abandon their royal honors before the public statement became public, according to royal sources.

Due to the fact that neither princesses are believed to have had any time to get ready for the consequences of their father’s dramatic announcement, the lack of prior notice over such a significant decision marked a significant change from the family’s previously tight-knit communication patterns. According to sources, Prince Andrew was “bounced into agreeing a statement” without having a discussion with his daughters at the time.

One royal expert expressed her concern that Beatrice and Eugenie, who were just 19 and 20, visited paedophile billionaire Epstein after his release from prison in 2009, have been implicated in the scandal.

The princesses should consider going one step further and rescind their princess titles, according to Ingrid Seward, while the princesses are continuing to fly under the radar and establish themselves.

The royal expert said: “Giving up their titles would give them freedom from their parents, stop them being tarred with the same brush and be a clear sign that they want to make their own way in the world. I think people would hugely respect them for it and, I think, ultimately, they would be happier.”

Prince Andrew is unlikely to write an autobiography in the “Harry-style” style, a source said, but concerns have grown that Fergie cannot be the same. She has reportedly been approached by publishers.

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With Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson reportedly in talks to vacate the Royal Lodge , fears have started to grow that the disgraced former Duke and Duchess might “go rogue” and start airing secrets of the royal family if they are exiled from royal life.

Insiders believe that while Andrew is unlikely to “do a Harry” and start exposing confidential Palace information, the same cannot be said for his ex-wife Fergie. With Sarah Ferguson known for accepting lucrative deals with various brands and publishers in order to fund her lavish lifestyle, some royal circles are growing concerned that she could pen an explosive memoir about her time in the Firm.

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According to The Sun, Sarah held “exploratory talks” with a string of publishers who are keen for her to pen her first memoir in nearly fifteen years. The talks were reportedly held during the summer – before her 2011 email to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein resurfaced.

Her discussions with publishers are reportedly meant to be “life lessons” rather than a “Spare-style” tell-all memoir. However, sources claimed Fergie “would not be able to write” Andrew out because “he is a significant part of her life” if a new book were to be written.

Fergie’s friend told the publication, “A lot has happened since her most recent memoir, almost twenty years ago, including having cancer twice and having grandpas.” She would not be able to expunge Andrew because he is a significant member of her life, despite the fact that it is not intended to. Without him being a part of the memoir, she couldn’t write it.

In 1996, Sarah released her first biography, My Story, which gave an inside look at the royal family, the breakdown of her marriage to Prince Andrew, as well as the media scrutiny.

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She then wrote about her financial struggles and personal struggles in her second memoir, Finding Sarah, in 2011. Nothing has been agreed or written, according to Jennifer’s friend, despite Sarah’s frequent meetings with publishers.

Prince Andrew is unlikely to begin disclosing royal secrets, a source told The Sun. “Andrew won’t write a book like Spare,” despite the possibility that Fergie might write a memoir. The King has been promised by him.

According to a statement, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s decision to renounce their royal titles, including the Duke and Duchess of York, and their continued alleged collusion with them and their ongoing relationship with Epstein “distract” from the royal family’s work.

Through years of scandals and accusations, Andrew has vehemently denied that he had ever been a part of Epstein. An email from Fergie to Epstein in 2011 that was sent by Sarah Ferguson to the billionaire paedophile recently came back as evidence of her friendship with Ferguson.

Despite his child sex abuse convictions and her public denunciation of the late financier, Fergie described Epstein as a “steadfast and supreme friend” in the correspondence.

Andrew is said to be in talks with the King’s advisers about finally leaving Windsor as the discussions about the fallout of Fergie’s Epstein connections drag on.

The “cute” new outfit that’s “giving Christmas night out” was praised by customers.

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Tesco has delighted shoppers by introducing the ‘perfect’ sparkly outfit ahead of the festive season. Known for its affordable fashion, the retailer’s F&F collection might be stocking a new crowd-pleaser.

Customers are loving a new matching outfit for Christmas parties, though the set is sold separately, which could impress fans looking to mix and match their looks. The trending outfit is made from the £32.50 F&F Sequin Embellished Bow Detail Jacket in Burgundy and the £22.50 F&F Sequin Embellished Shorts in Burgundy.

While the jacket is typically available in sizes six to 22, and the shorts are usually available in sizes six to 20, stock availability may vary. Whether customers prefer to style the set together or add some glitz to their existing outfits, F&F suggest the outfit could suit shoppers searching for a ‘glamorous’ look.

The product description for the jacket says: “Elevate your dressed-up looks with this sequin embellished jacket, featuring a statement velvet bow at the neckline for a glamorous touch. A rounded neckline and long sleeves offer a sophisticated finish, making it the perfect layer for pairing with tailored trousers or a faux satin midi skirt for a chic outfit.”

Add glamorous style to your existing edit with these shorts, which have been designed with all-over sequin embellishment for an eye-catching finish, according to the product description for the shorts. They look great with a polished blouse or a tailored blazer for a sophisticated party-ready look.

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Both styles proved popular when a shopper named Lauren showcased the outfit on TikTok, posting under the username @The_cubbyhole. Trying on the matching styles, Lauren told viewers: “Run to Tesco for this set.”

Her caption read: “The perfect sparkle season outfit. This is why I shouldn’t go to the clothing section on food shop day. I saw it and instantly knew I had to leave with it! It’s giving sparkle season, it’s giving Christmas night out and it’s so bloody cute.”

As a result, her video received hundreds of likes and 100k views on social media. One fan agreed with Lauren and said, “So cute.” Another viewer remarked, “I need this. “Beautiful” was given more praise.

Someone else wrote, “Saw it with the top facing inward, and it looked fantastic.” Is the top quite revealing, a question that a different viewer, Rachel, asked? Do you need a top underneath it?

Lauren responded, “I just wore a bra and make sure the bows were tied tight,” adding that she might wear a vest top underneath.

Before quitting the role, Brenda Blethyn, who had previously played Vera Stanhope in the popular ITV drama, made the decision to spend more time with her loved ones.

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Brenda Blethyn has revealed her unusual living arrangements with her husband of 15 years after her exit from the ITV drama show. The acclaimed actress played DCI Vera Stanhope on the show for 14 years.

In a shock statement last year, Brenda announced she would be quitting the role and her final scenes aired earlier this year as the show wrapped with a Christmas special and a two-part series.

She stated, “Working on Vera has been a joy from beginning to end, and I’m sad to be saying Cheerio.” However, I’m so pleased with what we have accomplished in the past fourteen years. I’ll be forever grateful to Elaine Collins and the wonderful Ann Cleeves who took the decision to cast me in the role.

“The producers, dream cast, and crew have been fantastic, and I’m going to miss them,” said the producer, “the huge talent, the camaraderie, laughter, or kindness we shared, nor the friendship of the people of the north east and our fans everywhere,” but I’ll miss them. I’m so grateful to you.

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Brenda has now opened up about her relationship with Vera. After their disagreements were discovered, she revealed that she and her husband Michael Mayhew share a residence in Kent. However, they both reside in separate apartments.

“My husband lives upstairs. We moved into this very nice flat in Ramsgate. And I’d be saying, ‘Can I open a window, it’s very hot in here?’ And he’d say, ‘No, it’s freezing.’ And after a while, I said, ‘Is that flat downstairs still vacant?’” she told The Telegraph.

I therefore moved downstairs. It is extremely effective. We consume food together. We leave each other’s company. We share apartments, but we live together.

Brenda previously stated that her intention to move away from Vera was to spend more time with her family.

I have a family at home, and I realized I hadn’t spent a summer with my family for 14 years. I couldn’t drag myself away, so I kept going with another series. That’s all, she said, though it was a given that it was time.

I miss my family, “necessarily.” And my dog, Jack, who was with me in the North East, but I was working all day. I cherish both my Vera and other families.

She added: “And when you consider I was already thinking about packing work in when I was offered the job back in 2010, 14 series of working on Vera is pretty good going! I wasn’t actually going to do any more after series 13, but of course ITV said they needed to wind the series up. So I said: ‘Oh, go on then, I’ll do a couple more episodes.'”

In her velvet-collar mini dress, Claudia Winkleman channeled her inner Wednesday Addams during Strictly Come Dancing’s Icons Week. It costs less than £100 to purchase.

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After her shock announcement that this would be her last season hosting Strictly Come Dancing, Claudia Winkleman carried on just as she always has – with another knockout outfit. For the show’s Icons Week, she opted for a collared mini dress for Albaray, and fans of the look will be pleased to know that not only is it still in stock, but it’s priced under £100.

The Contrast Collar and Cuff Velvet Dress, which you can purchase for £99 and is currently available in all sizes from eight to 18, is Claudia’s exact dress. Although Claudia wore the dress for Icons Week, it also provides the ideal sophisticated, chic vibe for Wednesday Addams Week without being costumey, which is great for this time of year.

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The cable knit vest by Claudia Winkleman is a must-have layering piece for the winter.

Although it undoubtedly has a subtle Halloween feel, the Contrast Collar and Cuff Velvet Dress is classic enough to wear all year round, including for any upcoming Christmas parties you might have on the horizon. It’s the perfect understated dress thanks to its simple silhouette and luxe-looking black velvet material, however the contrast collar and cuffs give it some extra style.

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For the office or a dinner with the girls, it could be paired with biker boots, opaque tights, and an overcoat, but some quick accessory swaps will make it party-ready. The Contrast Collar and Cuff Velvet Dress is a versatile addition to your wardrobe thanks to its bright red lip, pair of kitten heels, and a few statement earrings.

Next’s Love &amp, Roses Black Embellished Woven Collar Knitted Mini Dress is a great cosy alternative to Next’s Love &amp, Roses Black Embellished Woven Collar Knitted Mini Dress for £52. There are other similar styles available on the high street right now. The Black Velvet Mini Shirt Dress ($49) maintains the same style without the contrast collar or cuffs, but the Next option is more understated.

The Black Velvet Collared Mini Dress is currently available for less than £35.99 at New Look, down from its current price of $35.99. Its fitted bodice, statement-making sparkly buttons, and flattering gathered mini skirt are all features of Claudia-inspired style, and its contrast white collar gives it a flattering gathered style.

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Claudia’s Contrast Collar and Cuff Velvet Dress from Albaray, however, features more subtle details. For some low-key sparkle, the cuffs have rhinestone-covered buttons, and the frills around the collar soften the look to give it a more romantic, feminine appearance.

On all of its clothing, including the Contrast Collar and Cuff Velvet Dress, Albaray also offers a bespoke tailoring service. The company has partnered with SOJO to provide personalised tailoring that ensures that whatever you purchase perfectly fits you.