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Gary Lineker left the BBC in May after sharing a social media post that contained an antisemitic symbol which he apologised for

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Gary Lineker’s appearance has been cut from a BBC Christmas special.

The former Match of the Day host was one of a string of famous faces drafted in to help the contestants on Celebrity Apprentice. The star was filmed selling gingerbread biscuits for Children in Need on the upcoming festive special.

Gary – who filmed his appearance in March, two months before he stepped back from Match of the Day – will now no longer be featured due to time constaints.

Gary left the BBC after presenting his final Match of the Day in May. He had been expected to continue fronting coverage of the men’s FA Cup and World Cup, but came under fire after sharing a social media post about Zionism that included an illustration of a rat, historically used as an antisemitic insult.

Lineker said he did not see the image, and “would never consciously repost anything antisemitic”. He added: “However, I recognise the error and upset that I caused, and reiterate how sorry I am. Stepping back now feels like the responsible course of action.”

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Lord Alan Sugar previously admitted he was impressed with the big names the teams had brought in to help.

He said: “I was very impressed that they managed to call these people in, they are top names.

“The main thing is that these celebrities, and I have a lot of respect for them, is they give up three days of their busy time for this great cause, it’s the money that’s raised for Children in Need.”

His helper, Baroness Karren Brady, also praised the celebrities for giving up their time to help.

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She said: “There are so many people that are coming to help us, and they’re coming because they love the show, they love the charity, and clearly they have a connection with the celebrities.

“So Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Robbie Williams. Piers Morgan – I don’t think we should forget that one. And Rylan Clark and Gary Lineker.”

The upcoming Celebrity Apprentice special will see the cast travel to Lapland in Finland to create festive treats before finding buyers to stock them to raise money for the charity, and it has become the “first time ever” the star-studded teams’ creations have gone on sale to the public.

Jake Wood, AJ Odudu, Angela Scanlon, Charlie Hedges, Eddie Kadi, JB Gill, Kadeena Cox, Matt Morsia, Rob Rinder, Sarah Hadland, Shazia Mirza and Tom Skinner – who shot to fame after taking part in the civilian version of the show – will star in the two Christmas specials.

Carole Middleton joined the Together At Christmas carol service in an outfit inspired by some of the Princess of Wales’ best-loved pieces, including a £400 cheaper tartan coat

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Friday 5 December saw plenty of famous and royal faces attending the annual Together At Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey, which was hosted by the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton. In attendance were Princess Kate’s parents, with mum Carole taking several style notes from her eldest daughter for the occasion.

Carole wore a head-to-toe outfit inspired by some of Kate’s favourite wardrobe pieces, including a blue and green tartan coat that hailed from House of Bruar. Carole’s exact coat is the Ladies Single Breasted Full Length Tartan Coat which you can pick up for £345 which you can still pick up in all sizes from a 10 to a 20 for £345 online now.

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Although it comes in two different types of classic tartan, Carole opted for the navy and green Black Watch tartan which perfectly mirrors some of Princess Kate’s best-loved looks. One similar item she’s worn on repeat is her Alexander McQueen coat dress, which she famously wore during a 2019 outing in Scotland and comes in the same check print.

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Carole’s Single Breasted Full Length Tartan Coat also looks just like Princess Kate’s go-to Holland Cooper Double Breasted Coat which you can pick up for £749 and she wore during a 2023 for a visit to Royal Liverpool University Hospital. To complete the look, Carole paired her House of Bruar coat with a pair of Josie Black Suede Mid Block Heel shoes from Emmy London in navy.

The shoes are another firm favourite of Kate’s, with the Princess of Wales loving the style so much she owns them in six different colours. In fact, she even wore her black pair with her Alexander McQueen coat dress in Scotland, cementing Carole’s outfit as the perfect homage to her daughter.

Her House of Bruar Single Breasted Full Length Tartan Coat is made from 100% wool and has elegant details like gold buttons on the cuffs and down the front, with flapped front pockets. It has a single vent up the back, with a classic lapel for a timeless look.

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If you want to copy this royal-approved look, you can pick up her House of Bruar coat directly from the website. You could also shop some great lookalikes, like Fairfax & Favor’s Victoria Coat, which also comes in a Black Watch tartan, with double breasted fastening and a flattering waist belt for £495.

You could also head over to Kiltane, where the Women’s Harris Tweed Tori Coat – Blackwatch is on sale down from £379 to £189.50 and has a slightly shorter length than the other options. Alternatively, ASOS stocks the Noisy May Brushed Wool Look Maxi Overcoat in Dark Green Check for £85 if you’re looking for an even more affordable alternative.

As the year comes to a close, attention is turning to who is coming out on top on the YouTube charts, and it should come as no surprise that viewers are head over heels for MrBeast

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The top 10 most popular YouTube channels of 2025 have been revealed. And once again, it looks like MrBeast is dominating the platform, despite his many controversies.

With the year coming to an end, YouTube channels are taking stock of their following and hoping to enter 2026 with a fresh year of new ideas, new videos and new audiences. Some channels, are far more popular than others, with some racking up millions of subscribers. But while it is impressive to have millions of people watching, it is about maintaining that viewership is what matters. As a result, these channels have been able to maximise their audience and keep them watching for longer.

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According to social media tracker SocialBlade, Mr Beast is once again YouTube’s most popular creator, at time of writing. With a whopping 451million subscribers under his belt, he has managed to rack up an eye-watering 100billion views on all of this videos, leaving him far ahead of the rest of his competition.

It was recently revealed that MrBeast makes a pretty penny from his YouTube videos, as well as the brands and companies he partners with. A screenshot shared to his X account showed that for one advert, the post was seen by 155million people and brought in £206,800 – despite him simply allowing adverts on his video.

However, MrBeast is not without his controversy, as the problems surrounding his relationship with fellow creator Kris Tyson continued to swirl, due to Kris’ seemingly questionable behaviour around children. As well as this, former members of his team have spoken out about the toxic work culture of his industry, leaving them overworked and underpaid; MrBeast denies all of this.

Second place on the list went to Indian channel T-Series with 307million, which infamously passed PewDiePie as the most subscribed channel before MrBeast exploded onto the scene. Meanwhile, third place went to kids channel Cocomelon, with 199million subscribers and 212billion views.

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Other big names to appear on the list include the Stokes Twins, who similarly take on huge challenges in a similar style to MrBeast. The duo, made up of Alan and Alex, first created the channel back in 2008, but did not upload their first video until 2017, and soon exploded in popularity with their consistent giveaways, as well as cringe prank and challenge content.

Rounding out the top 10 is Korean channel KIMPRO, created by a team of South Korean stars focusing on a variety of different content. The channel mostly features comedy skits, memes, challenges and even mukbangs — content which involves a person sitting down and eating in front of the camera.

Despite being in Korean, the channel has grown massively around the world due to its ability to transcend language and appeal to a wider audience. The channel’s diverse range of content has also helped its rocketing expansion, making it the most subscribed channel from the east of Asia.

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Children’s content does cover much of the top 10, due to its ability to retain kids’ attention and keep youngsters scrolling. If children’s content is removed from the list, other major stars including PewDiePie also show up, as well as the official WWE channel.

The full top 10 (excluding YouTube’s own channels for movies and music) is:

1. MrBeast
2. T-Series
3. Cocomelon
4. Sony Entertainment India
5. Vlad and Niki
6. Kids Diana Show
7. Stokes Twins
8. Like Nastya
9. KIMPTO
10. Zee Music Company

Good Morning Britain was halted as Richard Madeley shared a huge Prince Harry update. It comes after the Duke of Sussex is believed to have won a government review into his demand for armed security when he visits the United Kingdom.

Before Harry and his wife, Meghan, left the UK for a life in California, the Duke had round-the-clock armed security due to being a senior member of the Royal Family. And while his father is the King, Harry’s armed protection was removed after he stepped down as a working royal.

An assessment in February 2020 stated that his risk had significantly lowered. The Duke, who served in Afghanistan, was previously one of the most at-risk public figures, alongside his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth and the Prime Minister. But during Monday’s episode of GMB, anchor Richard delivered huge news to viewers.

The broadcaster revealed that he had “breaking news” regarding Harry’s battle with the Home Office to have his armed security reinstated when he is in the UK.

Richard said: “Breaking news this morning that Prince Harry may get his armed protection back when he comes to the UK. It could mean that the King is reunited with his grandchildren for the first time in three years.” Prior to Richard’s news, Ranvir Singh spoke to correspondent Richard Gaisford, who explained that reviews are often carried out on a regular basis for high-profile individuals.

Gaisford explained: “It may be that word has come down that relations are thawing amongst members of the Royal Family, and it would be useful to have Prince Harry back with his family as well.” He also believes that the review could mean a reunion for the Duke and his father, the King, as well as his extended family.

Harry has previously said that he feels it is not safe to bring his wife and their two children, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilbet, four, to the country he grew up in due to the security threat he faced.

The Duke has battled the High Court and Home Office to have his security reinstated due to the risk he faces on a regular basis, but claimed it was an “establishment stitch-up” when he previously lost the court battle.

But The Sun has claimed that The Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec) has now instructed its Risk Management Board to reassess Harry’s risk. It’s claimed that the process is currently underway, and evidence has been taken from the government, the police and Prince Harry’s staff.

The decision is expected to be delivered next month. Should Harry’s risk assessment state that he faces a significant risk, it would mean that Brits would pay for the security whenever he returns to the UK.

Currently, if Harry plans to return to the UK, he has to give London’s Metropolitan Police 30 days’ notice so they can run a case-by-case assessment on the Duke’s security and risk. After the High Court decided not to reinstate Harry’s automatic protection, the Home Office said it was “pleased” by the outcome.

But Harry was far from pleased, saying: “The other side have won in keeping me unsafe. I can’t see a world in which I will be bringing my wife and children back at this point.”

Since Harry quit his life in the UK, he lost his home, Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor Castle estate. He has only returned to the UK a handful of times on his own, but his family have returned on just a few occasions – for the Platinum Jubilee of the late Queen, but Archie and Lilibet remained in California when Harry and Meghan were in the UK when his grandmother died and for her funeral.

A spokesperson for the government said: “The UK government’s protective security system is rigorous and proportionate. It is our long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on those arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals’ security.”

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Jessie J has opened up about her cancer diagnosis, after originally finding a lump in her right breast this summer, which was removed after she underwent a mastectomy

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Jessie J has revealed that there’s a chance her cancer “could come back”. The musician announced earlier this year that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and was undergoing treatment.

At the time, the 37-year-old remained positive after the disease was caught in the earlier stages, and it wasn’t an invasive form of the disease. But now, the Think About That hitmaker has revealed that despite undergoing treatment, there is a chance that the cancer could return in the future.

Jessie previously underwent a mastectomy as well as a second operation, which resulted in the hitmaker being forced to postpone her tour due to the complexities of her operation. Now, in a new interview, Jessie admits that while she understands there is a chance it could return, she’s not letting this slow her down.

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Jessie, who recently performed at the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard, admits that when she was first diagnosed, she “wasn’t scared,” but felt “out of control.” But while most people would instantly bottle things up, Jessie revealed that she’s a “sharer” and had no intentions of sitting at home. Instead, her diagnosis gave her a completely new outlook on life.

“I’ve been really lucky, super lucky to find it so early,” she told ABC News. She added: “It wasn’t invasive, thank God. I know there’s a chance it could come back, but until then, we’re living life.” Sharing her news so publicly was a huge decision as she wanted to break down the barriers surrounding the topic.

It comes after Jessie had an emotional conversation with Catherine, Princess of Wales, at the Royal Variety Performance, where the pair both spoke about their experiences with the cruel disease. Speaking of her conversation with the future Queen, Jessie said: “I hugged the Princess!”

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She told the Mirror: “It was lovely, honestly. I think the whole feeling for me was obviously so personal. I felt that I was Jessica. I wasn’t Jessie J. I was just purely there to, like, represent the people that feel lost and lonely and scared, and that’s why I wore the sweatsuit to represent the people that are on the sofa feeling scared and alone and depressed, and it’s so beautiful what they’re doing.

“Kate and women just show they’re actually speaking up for people that feel suicidal and alone. And obviously, mum to mum, with breast cancer in the public eye, I wanted to acknowledge that. It wasn’t a moment that I even thought that people would even see, I was with her in that moment. It was lovely to have a second to just, honestly, give another mama a hug, see you.”

Jessie postponed her No Secrets Tour across the UK and Europe until next year while she awaits another operation. Speaking previously about her diagnosis, the singer said: “I’m just grateful for the lessons and grateful, honestly, for the connectivity that has given me with so many people having cancer.

“I wouldn’t have had the beautiful conversations that I’ve had. And I’ve been a better parent, I’ve been a better person. I’ve honestly not sweated the small stuff. Some things that used to stress me out don’t any more, because when life turns into something that you feel like you can’t control, you just gotta sit the f*** down.”

If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at Breast Cancer Support.

Actress Dame Judi Dench has revealed that she’s been forced to give up acting as well as driving and fears that she will ‘lose the plot’ as her eyesight continues to worsen

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Dame Judi Dench has shared the reality of her worsening eyesight. The legendary actress, 91, admits she can no longer see her television and now has to rely on her team in order to help her with everyday activities.

13 years ago, the stage and screen star was diagnosed with Age-related Macular Degeneration, which can lead to permanent and rapid central vision loss. This is the primary cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50. But now, the James Bond icon admits that even her close-up vision is “a fog”.

Dame Judi now suffers from both of her eyes being “wet”, the worst part of her condition, but there is nothing which can be done to prevent the condition from worsening, or any solution when it comes to treating the condition.

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“It’s a crusher,” she said in a new interview. The actress shared that she’s no longer able to drive, has been forced to give up embroidering cushions, reading and watching television. But there is something that Dame Judi admits she misses on a regular basis.

Speaking to Radio Times, she said: “Well, I miss seeing Clive Myrie doing Mastermind, but I can hear the questions.” She went on to clarify that she has the television on so she can listen to it, rather than watch. Elsewhere, Dame Judi admitted: “Oh yes, and I do now,” when asked whether she fears losing the plot.

And while the actress is able to remember countless Shakespeare tales, she revealed that she has a bad short-term memory. “But I can’t remember what I’m doing tomorrow, I swear to you,” she explained.

Dame Judi’s admission comes after she told her close friend, Sir Ian McKellen, that she “can’t recognise anybody”. She told the Lord of the Rings legend: “I can’t see anyone. I’ve got, you know, that thing. I can’t recognise anybody. I can’t see the television, I can’t see to read.”

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She later explained that others perceive her as snobbish because she doesn’t greet them, when, in reality, she simply cannot make them out. She explained to ITV News: “People think, ‘Oh, get her. She’s got very grand.’ It’s because I can’t see!” When Sir Ian enquired whether she ever approaches “total strangers” and says “lovely to see you again”, Dame Judi giggled before confessing this happens “sometimes”.

But for Dame Judi, she is now no longer able to go out alone due to her worsening eyesight, explaining to Trinny Woodall that she has to have somebody with her at all times as she can’t see and fears that she will “walk into something and fall over”.

Dame Judi described losing her independence as “ghastly,” explaining: “It’s terrible to be so dependent on people.” She’s also ruled out returning to the stage and taking on any future acting work. When questioned in 2024 about plans for future roles, she heartbreakingly replied: “No, no, I can’t even see!”

Nevertheless, opportunities still arise. This Christmas, Dame Judi appears in a television advert for disaster relief charity ShelterBox, where she’s spotted passing on a red lacy thong as a gift to her mate and fellow thespian Dame Imelda Staunton.

She’s also teaming up once again with Sir Ian, her co-star from what many consider the finest ever staging of Shakespeare’s Macbeth half a century ago, to champion a fresh scheme aimed at introducing the Bard’s works to younger audiences.