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The BAFTA EE Rising Star Award nominees were announced at The Savoy hotel in London this morning.

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This morning, the contenders for the BAFTA EE Rising Star Award were unveiled at The Savoy hotel in London.

The event was hosted by Mia McKenna-Bruce, who bagged the esteemed award in 2023 for her role in How to Have Sex, and she also led a Q&A session with the nominated actors.

British nominees Posy Sterling, Archie Madekwe and Robert Aramayo were all in attendance at the ceremony, while American nominees Chase Infiniti and Miles Caton were unable to make it.

Many recipients of the BAFTA EE Rising Star Award have gone on to achieve great success in the acting industry. Past winners include big names like Tom Holland, Kristen Stewart, Tom Hardy, Letitia Wright, James McAvoy, Juno Temple and Daniel Kaluuya.

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Who are the Bafta Rising Star 2026 nominees?

Archie Madekwe

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London-born actor Archie Madekwe, 30, has been nominated for his role in the 2025 American psychological thriller film, Lurker. As a teenager, Archie attended the prestigious BRIT School and performed in the National Youth Theatre, before attending the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).

He made his TV debut in 2014 on the BBC medical drama Casualty before starring in two episodes of Fresh Meat in 2016. Since then, he has appeared in high-profile films like Midsommar, Beau is Afraid, Voyagers and Saltburn.

TV fans may also recognise Archie for playing Kofun in the Apple TV+ science fiction series See and for his appearances in BBC mini-series Les Miserables and Netflix’s Love, Death and Robots.

Chase Infiniti

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25-year-old actress Chase Infiniti, who hails from Indiana in the US, has been nominated for her role as Willa Ferguson in Paul Thomas Anderson’s hit 2025 film One Battle After Another.

The Indianapolis-born star attended Columbia College Chicago, graduating in 2022. She landed a role in Apple TV+ limited series Presumed Innocent in 2023, securing a main character role as Jaden Sabich.

The Handmaid’s Tale fans will also be excited to hear that Chase is taking on the main role of Agnes in upcoming Hulu spin-off series, The Testaments.

Miles Caton

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The youngest nominee, 20-year-old New Yorker Miles Caton, has made this year’s list thanks to his breakout role in Ryan Coogler’s hit horror film, Sinners. He has already won the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Young Performer for his part as Samuel “Sammie” Moore in the movie.

Miles was also nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role. The star is relatively new to acting, having previously gained viral fame for singing Nina Simone’s 1964 hit ‘Feeling Good’ back in 2017.

He has since gone on to tour with music artist H.E.R. and released a single, ‘Somethin’, in July of last year.

Posy Sterling

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33-year-old actress Posy Sterling has been nominated for her role as Molly Brown in 2024’s Lollipop. The Manchester-born star rose to fame the previous year when she starred alongside Saoirse Ronan in addiction drama The Outrun and opposite Jonah Hauer-King in BBC One’s World On Fire.

Since starring in Lollipop, the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts graduate has appeared as female lead Alice Khan in Channel 4’s Person of Interest opposite Asim Chaudhry. She also acted alongside James Norton in 2025 thriller Playing Nice.

Robert Aramayo

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Yorkshire-born actor Robert Aramayo, 33, has been nominated for his role as John Davidson in 2025 Scottish biographical drama film I Swear, which also stars Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson and Peter Mullan.

The star already has an impressive acting resume, having appeared in several high-profile TV shows including Mindhunter and Behind Her Eyes. Game of Thrones fans might recognise Robert as the young Ned Stark, while The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power viewers will remember him for playing Elrond.

A royal expert has claimed that as the Princess of Wales continues to recover from cancer and return to her royal duties, she will prioritise her health and her family

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As Princess Kate continues her recovery from cancer, a royal expert has claimed that “running on empty isn’t an option” for the senior royal.

In January 2025, the Princess of Wales announced that her cancer was in remission, and over the last 12 months, has made a gradual return to her royal duties. However, both Kate and Prince William have made their priorities clear, saying their number one concerns are their family and their health. Kate spoke candidly about her cancer journey in a video shared to Instagram on her birthday last week, as she spoke about the important role nature has played in her healing process.

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In the video, Kate was heard saying in a voice over: “I find myself reflecting on how deeply grateful I am. For the rivers within us flow with ease, fears washed away, cleanse and purify. Come to peace with our tears and discover what it means to be alive.”

Royal expert Robert Jobson believes that the heartfelt video is a reflection on her difficult health battle, and more importantly, what lies in store for the Princess of Wales for the next stage of her life.

He told Hello! magazine : “After everything she has been through, she feels blessed that her treatment is over, and quality time with the children is what matters most. She takes nothing for granted.”

With Kate making a return to her public duties throughout 2025, Jobson believes that the princess is likely to be more discerning with the amount of work she undertakes in the next year, as she juggles her health and her responsibilities as a mother-of-three.

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He said: “Last year was survival then recovery mode, picking her moments and pacing herself. This year, I expect Catherine to carry out more engagements but be selective. Her diary is already filling up, I am told. She won’t go back to the old pace; she’s learnt that lesson. It will be meaningful, with gaps in between for her family. Running on empty isn’t an option; nor is missing too much time with George, Charlotte and Louis. The days of just powering through are done.”

Kate returned to work last week after the Christmas break, as she and Prince William travelled to London’s Charing Cross hospital, where the royal couple met with staff and volunteers who have struggled through a difficult winter virus season.

The Princess of Wales, who wore a burgundy suit for the occasion, bonded with a volunteer who worked with chemotherapy patients who told them how patients and visitors are there “for hours”. Kate said: “I know”, before she touched William’s arm next to her and said: “We know.”

William and Kate then met with volunteers managed by the charity who help to improve care for patients and take pressure off the wider workforce. Mealtime volunteer for Imperial Health Charity Gulsenem Vural, 21, attended the special tea party, saying of the visit: “Today has been an absolutely incredible experience that I will never forget – The Prince and Princess were so interested in hearing about everything we do to support the staff and patients at the hospital, and I’m proud to have been able to represent all of the volunteers today.”

Kate opted to leave her iconic engagement ring – which once belonged to Princess Diana – at home for the visit, as she has done in the past when visiting a hospital. Rings with large stones are believed to be an infection risk, as many healthcare professionals only wear plain band-style rings for this reason.

Worn by Alison Hammond on Friday’s This Morning, the dress comes in an all-over navy print with pretty silver floral buttons down the front for an elegant touch

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This Morning viewers have been desperate to find out where to buy an elegant outfit worn by host Alison Hammond last week. The 50-year-old stepped out on Friday’s show wearing a sophisticated navy frock, which bears a striking resemblance to one previously worn by Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales.

The puff-sleeved polka dot midi dress sparked a hilarious moment when she discovered an unexpected detail mid-show. Seated alongside Dermot O’Leary and Alice Beer, Alison suddenly announced: “I’ve just found a flower inside my dress – I was like, what is this hard thing? And it’s the most beautiful flower.”

The mysterious “bloom” turned out to be simply a spare button attached to her outfit, reports Birmingham Live. While the amusing discovery left viewers in hysterics, the overwhelming response focused on tracking down where to purchase the stunning dress.

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On the This Morning Instagram page, one admirer wrote: “I absolutely love Alison’s dress, she looks stunning wearing it. Wish I knew where she bought it from.”

A second added: “The dress is lovely, where is it from please?” whilst a third wrote: “Ok I just want to know where to buy the dress! Beautiful.”

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However, one determined shopper who managed to locate the frock expressed disappointment at its premium cost, remarking: “I’ve just checked the price of Alison’s dress £150 wow oh well back to Primark.”

Alison’s exact dress is the Kate Puff Sleeve Polka Dot Midi Dress Blue, from Monsoon, retailing at £150. Available in sizes 6-24, it boasts a smart collar and short puff sleeves adorned with silver flower embellishments cascading down the bodice.

Polka dots have long been a staple in Royal wardrobes, and this Monsoon piece echoes Kate Middleton’s now-iconic Alessandra Rich polka dot dress, which she donned for a visit to Bletchley Park in 2019. The Princess loved it so much, she also wore it for King Charles’ 70th birthday portraits.

In other fashion news, Debenhams is offering this Navy Polka Dot Print Midaxi Shirt Dress for £32. Versatile for any occasion, it can be glammed up with heels for a formal event or paired with flats for a more relaxed day out.

Meanwhile, Boden has this chic navy polka dot frock priced at £119, but it can be snagged for less. Described by shoppers as an elegant piece that ‘can be dressed up a little or worn every day’, it’s currently available with a 10% discount on new womenswear styles using the code D24M, bringing the total down to £107.10. Catering to sizes four to 22, with both regular and petite lengths offered, it promises a ‘polished’ look that ‘stays crease-free and feels fabulous’.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to make a special trip in the coming days, Kensington Palace has announced. It has been revealed that next Tuesday, the pair will travel north of the border to Scotland, where they will spend a day undertaking a string of engagements in both Falkirk and Stirling.

The couple, who are known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, will carry out several visits to “shine a spotlight on Scottish heritage traditions and how they continue to connect communities and inspire generations”. One of their stops on the trip will be the National Curling Academy in Stirling, where they will meet with Team GB and Paralympics GB curling teams before they head off to the Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics in Italy next month – and even give the sport a go.

They will also visit Radical Weavers, a handweaving studio in Stirling, which teaches people traditional Scottish tartan-weaving skills and helps tackle social isolation. It comes after the Mirror revealed that mum-of-three Kate has been working with royal aides to create a new programme of public engagements, as well as specific projects for the coming year, which will centre on highlighting the importance of connection and quality human relationships.

The princess is set on redefining her public role by sharing further details of how she approached her treatment plan throughout 2024, by “focussing on joy” as a form of therapy.

William and Kate took part in several joint engagements in Scotland last year, including a two-day trip to the Isle of Mull in April, where they marked their 14th wedding anniversary. They also visited Glasgow in May, where Kate officially named the new Royal Navy warship HMS Glasgow.

Last week, the couple kicked off their official engagements for 2026 by making a surprise visit to Charing Cross Hospital in West London. The couple met healthcare workers and discussed the pressures faced during the winter virus season. It came just days from the first anniversary of the princess’s announcement at the start of 2025 that she was in remission from cancer.

Then on Friday, Kate celebrated her 44th birthday revealing how she spent winter reflecting on how “deeply grateful” she is. In the final instalment of Kensington Palace’s quarterly Mother Nature series, Kate said the cold season has a way of bringing “stillness, patience and quiet consideration”. The princess launched the series in spring as a celebration of the changing seasons across the UK

In a video posted on social media, Kate said: “Even in the coldest, darkest season, winter has a way of bringing us stillness, patience and quiet consideration. Where the stream slows just enough for us to see our own reflection.

“To discover the deepest parts of ourselves. Alongside the whispers in the pulse of every living thing. I find myself reflecting on how deeply grateful I am.

“For the rivers within us flow with ease, fears washed away, cleanse and purify. Come to peace with our tears and discover what it means to be alive. To be at one with nature; a quiet teacher and a soft voice that guides. In memory. Helping us to heal.”

Meanwhile tomorrow, Kate will undertake her first public solo engagement of 2026 by hosting a special reception for the Red Roses at Windsor Castle to celebrate their Rugby World Cup win. The princess, patron of the Rugby Football Union, will be joined by the England women’s rugby team at the historic royal residence on Thursday.

The players and the team’s staff will be given a tour of the castle before joining Kate at the gathering to show off their trophy. The Red Roses beat Canada 33-13 in the World Cup final in September, watched by a record 81,885 people who filled a sold-out Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.

Emmerdale’s Mackenzie Boyd has had his fair share of heartbreak on the soap but away from the Dales actor Lawrence Robb is in a loving relationship

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Mackenzie Boyd’s had a turbulent love life on Emmerdale but in real life, actor Lawrence Robb is loved-up with a fellow thespian.

Lawrence shot to fame when he joined the ITV soap in 2020 as Mack, the sister of Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb). And over the years, he’s played a part in several big storylines.

Especially recently, as not only was Mack involved in the catastrophic crash in the Corriedale episode, but he’s also had to deal with his pregnant wife Charity’s (Emma Atkins) recent lies and deceit.

And while Mack has faced his fair share of heartbreak on the soap, away from the Dales actor Lawrence is currently in a relationship with Pamela Blair.

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Lawrence first sparked speculation of a ‘secret’ girlfriend in 2024 when he shared a break to Antiqua, featuring himself on the trip with just a hint of Pamela’s tattooed arm, hinting he wasn’t alone. The couple, who keep things low-key, then made their debut at the Scottish Baftas.

Since then, the pair have shared the odd adorable update as they spend time with each other and their gorgeous pooches, including an idyllic break away to the Cornwall coast.

Theatre and musical fans will recognise Pamela for her role in the hugely successful The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical, playing the roles of Chanteuse and Emily, appearing alongside Vanessa Williams.

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Her other theatre credits include Beauty and the Beast, Oklahoma!, Cinderella, 42nd Street and Curtains. The talented actress has also appeared in the film Tomorrow Morning and made several TV appearances in BBC Proms and ITV’s The Olivier Awards.

Lawrence also gushed over Pamela during an appearance on ITV’s Lorraine last year. It was revealed during his chat with Lorraine Kelly that the interview was almost disrupted after he managed to forget his interview attire.

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“I’m so glad that you’re sitting there looking so refined, so elegant, so beautiful. Can I tell the nation that you forgot your clothes this morning? You didn’t turn up naked or anything, you had your sport stuff on and someone came to your rescue” Lorraine said.

Thankfully, Lawrence’s girlfriend Pamela made sure that he got to wear his planned outfit. He said: “My gorgeous girlfriend left halfway through our car journey here and went back to the house to grab it and then got the tube here… it was very dramatic. She’s a keeper.”