Archive September 9, 2025

Rylan Clark says he went into his TV show with Rob Rinder as an ‘acquaintance’ with the former Judge Rinder star but left as ‘friends’ before becoming ‘best friends’ as they bonded

Rylan Clark has confessed his deep affection for Rob Rinder, as he opened up about their blossoming friendship. The former X Factor star, 36, entered his TV series with 47-year-old Rob as mere “acquaintances”, but they emerged as mates.

Their bond has only grown stronger since filming the first series of Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour, where they candidly discussed their respective relationship breakdowns while journeying through Italy.

Rylan revealed that by the end of the series, they had become “best friends”. Their latest series, A Passage to India, has only solidified this friendship, according to Rylan.

Their on-screen chemistry sparked whispers of a potential romance. However, despite BBC Radio 2 presenter Rylan confessing his “loves” for Rob, he highlighted one obstacle if they were to become an item.

In a chat with Bella, he shared: “We went into Grand Tour as acquaintances and left as friends. We’ve gone into A Passage to India as best friends and left as best friends.”

Hinting at their relationship, Rylan added: “Much as I love him, Rob isn’t my boyfriend. I love him too much to marry him.”

Recently, Rylan publicly introduced his new beau Kennedy Bates. The couple reportedly put on a cosy display at BBC Radio 2 In The Park in Chelmsford last weekend.

A spectator told The Sun: “Rylan and his new man looked seriously in love, they were having a great time together in the VIP.

“They were laughing and joking, and there was lots of PDA. At one point, Rylan playfully smacked Kennedy on the bum when he headed off while his boyfriend stood in the queue for food. Kennedy was also chatting to Rylan’s mum, Linda; he’s clearly been accepted by the family.”

Rylan’s fresh romance is believed to be his first meaningful relationship following his separation from husband Dan Neal in 2021.

The presenter revealed he was dating again after being pressed to share his joyful news during his radio programme.

Whilst discussing an episode of his podcast How To Be in Love where Rylan featured a segment of him asking Louis Theroux about meeting his spouse, colleague Lottie questioned whether he had any personal updates to reveal.

This led the television star to admit he had been romantically involved with someone.

Initially, Rylan was reluctant to disclose that he was no longer unattached, remarking: “I might have said that I’m… it feels weird saying it on the radio!”.

Lottie then acknowledged that she and the team had encountered Rylan’s new partner, describing him as “lovely.”

Baroness drummer Allen Blickle has died aged 42 as his bandmates confirmed his death in a heartbreaking statement as they asked for ‘understanding’ while they process his passing

Baroness drummer Allen Blickle has tragically died at the age of 42. His bandmates confirmed the news on Monday in a statement on social media where they revealed he had passed away a ‘few days ago’, however they didn’t discuss the cause of death.

The band released a heartbreaking statement which read: “It breaks my heart to have to share the news that my dear friend, creative partner and former bandmate Allen Blickle passed away a few days ago. I’m still in shock that he’s gone. We ask for understanding as his family and this band process his passing and grieve his loss. Allen, I love you and miss you. I treasure every moment we shared.”

Kylesa star Laura Pleasants responded to the news with a heartfelt message on the band’s profile. She wrote: “I was so heartbroken… finding out how the past month was. I am just gutted, dude. We all thought you had this thing beat. F***, we were supposed to hang out when i got back from tour… Gone too soon my friend. I’m glad you are at peace and no longer in pain.”

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Susanna Reid appeared on Lorraine to show off her new ‘bronde’ hair colour for autumn in a chic on-sale dress, and we’ve found exactly where to shop it

Susanna Reid has just provided us with the dopamine dressing inspiration we didn’t know we needed. Appearing on Good Morning Britain and Lorraine, the TV presenter looked gorgeous in a chic Barbie pink midi dress that’s currently on sale.

The feminine dress was the perfect match for her latest hair transformation. Susanna showed off her on-trend ‘bronde’ shade, which blends warm brunette tones with golden highlights and is already proving to be a popular hair colour this autumn.

Susanna’s exact dress is still available to shop, and with over £100 discount. Hailing from Karen Millen, the Compact Stretch Tab Detail Full Skirted Midi Dress is currently 40% off, bringing its price down from £259 to £155.

This midi features a flattering A-line silhouette, plus a belt detail that helps to cinch and sculpt the waist to your desire. While, the short sleeves and midi length make this dress perfect for the awkward in-between weather we’re currently experiencing, where it’s hot one minute and raining the next.

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The subtle colour change has given Susanna’s hair a glossy, sun-kissed look that’s ideal for brightening up dreary autumn days, while the fuchsia pink dress adds a vibrant pop of colour to her new season wardrobe.

Viewers quickly took to social media to compliment her outfit and hair, proving once again that Susanna knows how to nail her on- and off-screen looks.

This style of dress from Karen Millen appears to be a popular one among our daytime TV ladies, with Lorraine Kelly wearing a denim version just last week. To present Lorraine, the TV presenter sported the Stretch Denim Tab Belt Detail Midi Dress from Karen Millen. Normally priced at £149, this cool midi dress is now £104.30, which is a huge 30% off.

And this dress nails a huge seasonal trend: denim. Of course, denim makes an appearance for autumn/winter every year, but this year it’s bigger than ever. We’re talking denim everything, from boots to bags and dresses.

The Girlfriend stars Robin Wright as Laura, an over-protective mother.

The Girlfriend airs on Prime Video on September 10 and it was directed by Robin Wright, who also stars as one of the main roles in the thriller.

The 59-year-old American actress, producer and director has won numerous accolades across her glittering career, including a Golden Globe Award.

She first rose to fame as Kelly Capwell in the NBC soap Santa Barbara in the 80s, before transitioning into film.

Her most iconic films include The Princess Bride and Forrest Gump, for which she gained a nomination for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.

The star also boasts some impressive directing credits, having worked on episodes of the Netflix crime series Ozark.

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Born in Texas, her parents divorced when she was two and she relocated to California with her mother.

She began her career as a model at the age of 14, before joining Santa Barbara at 18 years old.

Robin Wright’s husbands

The star has been married three times, firstly to actor Dane Witherspoon, whom she met in 1984 on the set of Santa Barbara.

The couple divorced in 1988 and she started a relationship with actor Sean Penn following his divorce from Madonna.

They have two children together – daughter Dylan Penn, born in April 1991, and son Hopper Jack, born in August 1993.

After breaking up and getting back together, they married in 1996 but after a turbulent relationship, they divorced in July 2010.

In February 2012 she began dating actor Ben Foster and the pair were engaged, but called off their engagement in 2015.

In 2017, Wright began dating Clément Giraudet, a Yves Saint Laurent executive, and they secretly married in August 2018 in France. However, Wright filed for divorce in September 2022.

She is currently in a relationship with architect Henry Smith.

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Robin Wright’s net worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the star has a staggering net worth of $65 million (£48 million).

She experienced a career resurgence when she joined the cast of Netflix’s House of Cards as Claire Underwood. She also made her directorial debut on the series.

At the peak of the series, she is believed to have earned $9 million (£6 million) per season for her work on the show.

At one point, she was making $420,000 (£309,000) per episode.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s love-child Joseph Baena was estranged from his famous father for years but has been fully welcomed into the family, attending half-brother Patrick Schwarzenegger’s wedding over the weekend

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s love-child was seemingly on the guestlist of his half-brother’s wedding over the weekend – marking a new chapter for the famous family 14 years on from the paternity scandal that rocked the world.

Joseph Baena, who was born as the result of a secret affair between his mother, housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena, and the former Governor of California, was one of the famous faces in the crowd as Patrick Schwarzenegger finally tied the knot with Abby Champion.

Actor Patrick, 31, married his bride in in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Saturday after a 10-year courtship. The groom’s White Lotus co-star Jason Isaacs and his family were in attendance to see him walk down the aisle, including his parents Arnold and Maria Shriver and his sister Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt and her husband, Chris Pratt.

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Despite a report from TMZ on Monday claiming that 27-year-old bodybuilder Joseph – who is the same age as his half-brother Christopher Schwarzenegger – didn’t make the guest list, it looks like Joseph very much did make the cut.

Following a less than ideal introduction to his half-siblings, Joseph now seems to be very much part of the fold. He was snapped laughing and joking as he mingled with fellow guests at Patrick’s wedding over the weekend.

It previously appeared that Joseph did not share a close bond with his half-siblings, as seen when they all attended their dad’s FUBAR season two premiere in June without him. Arnold was photographed with his four children from Maria, and later posed separately with Joseph.

Joseph’s paternity caused a nationwide scandal in 2011. The 27-year-old, who has followed his father into the world of bodybuilding and acting, only discovered that Arnold was his dad when he was 13-years-old.

Terminator star turned politician Arnold, 78, has daughters Katherine, 35, Christina, 34, and sons Patrick and Christopher with his ex-wife Maria Shriver, 69. The former couple announced their split in 2011 as news of Arnie’s love child shocked the world.

A week on from confirming the breakdown of his marriage, Arnold opened up about how Joseph was conceived. “After leaving the governor’s office I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago,” he told the Los Angeles Times.

“I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family. There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologized to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry.”

Joseph spoke candidly about his relationship with his father in 2022 and revealed why he does not use the Schwarzenegger surname despite pursing a career in acting.

“My dad is old-school; he doesn’t believe in handouts,” he told Men’s Health magazine. “He believes hard work pays off, and so do I. I love the word honour, and I’m very prideful in the sense that if I use my dad’s contacts or ask him for favours, I wonder what honour is that gonna bring me?”

“When I go to auditions, they don’t know who I am because we don’t have the same last name,” Joseph continued, adding that when he does land a role he will “know it’s all me.”