Archive November 25, 2025

Inside Jeff Brazier and wife Kate’s rollercoaster relationship as ‘split’ follows secret struggles

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According to reports, Jeff Brazier and his wife Kate Dwyer have split up and are now married, but it’s believed that their relationship has been intermittent for years.

Jeff Brazier and his wife, Kate Dwyer, are reported to have split after seven years of an on-and-off-again marriage. The couple are said to have broken up after a “year of hell” but have had a turbulent relationship for much longer. In recent weeks, Jeff appears to have ditched his wedding ring and it’s been reported that Kate has returned to her own apartment in Hackney in London, having moved out of their martial home.

The pair first got together in 2013. Jeff had previously been in a relationship with Big Brother star Jade Goody, with whom he had two children, Bobby and Freddy. Jeff and Jane split in 2004, five years before she died of cervical cancer. But, on a trip to Mauritius with This Morning, Jeff met and found love again with PR guru Kate. Things seemed rosy at the start. In 2015, he told HELLO! that he was “really happy” and felt “wonderfully grateful to have her”.

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In August of that year, he told The Mirror that marriage was “going to happen” and hinted at children. He said: “It’s going to happen. I think we’re working our way to it. What’s going to be exciting to me is seeing the kids as older brothers, they’ll be incredible.”

Kate posted a picture of herself living with the Braziers on Instagram in 2016. She and her father were depicted in a superhero drawing that one of Jeff’s sons made. She wrote, “I would be lying if I said that sometimes it’s difficult and overwhelming to live full-time with someone else’s (teenage) children. However, one of them does something similar and it makes sense.

The couple engaged a year later. Their wedding took place in Portugal in 2018, but their honeymoon didn’t last long because they both seemed to be having a bad time in 2019.

They had a marriage problem, despite their smallest indications. On Instagram, he and Kate appeared to unfollow one another, and a TV presenter’s representative confirmed there were issues shortly after.

According to Heat, “There is categorically no split between Jeff and Kate,” according to the rep. They have encountered some difficulties, but they are working through them together and will do so in private.

After separating after nine years of marriage and a few years of dating, they were able to overcome any difficulties for a short while. Jeff and Kate broke up at the time, and he left their shared home, according to Jeff’s Instagram post.

He continued, “I’ve been working through my nine-year relationship since it ended earlier this year while also supporting someone close to me who is going through a difficult time.” I recently relocated with the boys to a new city, and as a result, I spend the majority of my time by myself because it is obvious that they are busy.

“It’s been constant change this year and I’m good with adapting but the combination of things have left me low at times. I’ve honestly never felt loneliness like it. Can we put Christmas back a few months?!”

According to reports, their lifestyle differences, with Jeff being more of a homebody and Kate being a social butterfly, were at odds with.

They were back together by the following year, though. In a photo of the two of them showing off their wedding rings that was posted to Instagram, they confirmed their reunion in 2023.

However, their relationship appeared to be in trouble once more earlier this year. Freddy, Jeff’s son, will soon be a father himself, shared a video to TikTok in which he made hints about a rift with his stepmother in June, which was first noted by fans. He listed a number of things he detested, and he also put “stepparents” on the list along with “my family issues.”

Jeff seemed to confirm the split by not wearing his wedding ring when appearing on Good Morning Britain 25 November. Though he did not address the split, the jewellery was no where to be seen.

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Timeline: 26 years of fraught US-Venezuela relations

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After rumors of potential US military action in Venezuela, tensions between the two countries have grown.

Venezuela’s “Cartel de los Soles,” which the US claimed is led by President Nicolas Maduro, was declared a foreign “terrorist” by the US on Monday. Washington has not provided any supporting evidence. Although it is not a coordinated cartel, Venezuelans refer to officials who are involved in corruption.

Following a “potentially hazardous situation” in Venezuelan airspace, the US Federal Aviation Administration issued a warning to several airlines.

Following months of military expansion in the Caribbean Sea as part of US claims to combat narcotics, the advisory was issued. Dan Caine, a top US military officer, has also been traveling to the Caribbean.

Donald Trump, the president of the United States, claimed last month that he had authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela. This highlights how US intervention has historically been conducted in Latin America.

A strike on Venezuelan territory would significantly worsen the months-long US operation there, which has resulted in the deaths of more than 80 people in clashes on boats accused of drug trafficking.

The US actions have been denounced by President Maduro. The alleged drug cartel’s designation as “terror” was described by the Venezuelan government as a “ridiculous lie” on Monday to support “an illegitimate and illegal intervention against Venezuela.”

Trump has stepped up attacks on Venezuela since his White House re-election in January 2025, going against Joe Biden’s lead stance on engaging with Maduro.

However, after leftist former president Hugo Chavez’s ascension to power in 1999, the tensions and distrust between Washington and Caracas date back almost a quarter of a century. Following Chavez’s passing in 2013, Maduro assumed office as president.

Venezuela and the US have been at odds with one another since Trump’s first term as president in January 2025, and this is where Washington has come from since the late 1990s.

    After disputed elections, Maduro is sworn in for a third term on January 10, 2025. The US refutes the outcome, citing recent allegations of election fraud.

  • Trump retakes the temporary protected status (TPS) that had protected about 600,000 Venezuelans from deportation in January 2025.
  • Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang is designated as a “foreign terrorist organization” by the Trump administration on February 20, 2025. Trump would go on to claim Tren de Aragua is Maduro’s front, despite US intelligence officials’ claims that there is no connection between the organization and the Venezuelan leadership.
  • Venezuela and Washington come to terms on coordinating their first batch of migrants’ arrivals in Venezuela on February 21, 2025.
  • Trump rejects concessions made by his predecessor Joe Biden regarding Venezuelan oil on February 26, 2025.
  • Trump imposes 25% tariffs on nations that purchase Venezuelan oil on March 24, 2025.
  • US doubles the reward for the arrest of Venezuela’s President Maduro to $50 million, designating him as the “global terrorist leader” of the Cartel de los Soles, on August 8, 2025.
  • Washington launches a maritime “anti-narcotics” campaign in the Caribbean and the Pacific on September 2. More than 83 people have been killed in at least 21 alleged “drug boats” attacks.
  • Trump confirmed on October 15, 2025, that he had authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela.
  • Venezuela suspends a gas deal with Trinidad and Tobago on October 28, 2025, as a result of a US warship visiting them.
  • Venezuela launches nationwide military exercises on November 12, 2025.
  • US announces “Southern Spear” mission as troops move closer to South America on November 14, 2025.
  • US deployment to the Caribbean on November 14 through to November 16 will include the largest aircraft carrier ever built, the USS Gerald R. Ford, warships, tens of thousands of soldiers, and F-35 stealth jets.
  • A Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) is issued by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on November 22, 2025, warning airlines of risks posed by “heightened military activity,” including GPS interference. Venezuelan flights are suspended by airlines.

Prior to the rise of socialist President Chavez, Caracas and Washington largely maintained economic ties. In the first half of the 20th century, US companies made an investment in the oil sector, and by the 1920s, Venezuela’s oil exports were in the US.

However, Chavez’s nationalization of the oil industry and outcry against US imperial interests in Latin America strained the bonds. In an effort to get the state oil company’s share of all new oil projects, Chavez pushed out US oil giants ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips in 2007. However, another US oil major, Chevron, is still in business.

A look at Venezuela’s and US ties over the past 25 years is provided:

Chavez assumes office in 1999.

Hugo Chavez, the president of the Bolivarian Revolution, campaigns against an anti-establishment, anti-US platform. Venezuela and the US collided in the wake of his early attempts to rewrite the constitution and later to nationalize the oil industry.

2000s – Escalation and hostility

As Chavez strengthens ties with Russia, China, and Iran, US-Venezuela ties become less and less.

Venezuela expels US-backed diplomats and NGOs and accuses Washington of trying to stoke the country’s instability. Venezuela is criticized by the US for its authoritarian policies and media restrictions.

Chavez’s government expands social initiatives domestically, which are funded by high oil prices, but economic mismanagement and corruption start to thwart growth.

2002 – The coup attempt

Chavez is sacked for 48 hours in a short-lived coup. Venezuela denies that Washington supports the plot, accusing Venezuela of doing so. The catalyst for 20 years of mistrust is this particular incident.

2013 – Maduro’s rise

Maduro, his long-term deputy, narrowly wins the presidency following Hugo Chavez’s passing. His presidency is immediately marred by economic stagnation, corruption scandals, and US-to-US relations that are already in decline.

2014 – 2015 – First major US sanctions

The US imposes sanctions and visa restrictions on Venezuelan officials in response to mounting protests and human rights violations.

Venezuela is at a turning point as a result of sanctions that only make the economy worse and cause severe food and drug shortages. The country’s migration is soaring, and inflation is rising.

2017-2019 – Economic crisis

Venezuela’s financial markets are hampered by US restrictions on debt purchase and by US restrictions on purchasing Venezuelan bonds. As Venezuela’s economy collapses under years of mismanagement and hyperinflation, sanctions on oil imports become more severe. In 2019, inflation peaks at 345 percent. In April 2025, it stands at 172 percent.

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Maduro’s disputed re-election in 2018 was won.

A political crisis results from Maduro’s contentious 2018 re-election. The majority of the opposition’s primary candidates were prohibited from running, leading to the boycott of the elections.

Juan Guaido, a figure in the opposition, is elected president interim after receiving support from the US and numerous allies. Venezuela’s oil, gold, mining, and banking sectors are subject to more severe sanctions by Washington.

2024 — A rerun of 2018

In a tense election, Maduro defeated Edmundo Gonzalez, an independent opposition candidate, once more. The opposition disputed the election results announced by election officials in Maduro’s favor, displaying vote tallies from various booths that appeared to indicate a comfortable win for Gonzales. The election’s organization received criticism for how it was conducted.

All the signs Jeff Brazier’s marriage to Kate was over from missing ring to wild Vegas trip

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The evidence of trouble in paradise has been present for a while as reports emerge that TV star Jeff Brazier has secretly “split” with his wife, Kate.

Celebrity Race Across the World star Jeff Brazier, 46, is alleged to have split from his wife, PR guru Kate, 35 – and indeed in recent TV appearances he had ditched his wedding ring. The star, whose ex Jade Goody, the mother of his grown-up children Freddy and Bobby died of cancer in 2009, is believed to have ‘grown apart’ from Kate during what’s been a very difficult year.

Just hours ago, Kate posted a cryptic quote on her Instagram stories which simply read, “Just an update: SIX PLANETS ARE IN RETROGRADE. That’s why.” Over the weekend, while Kate was in Las Vegas to enjoy the US Grand Prix, Jeff posted a cryptic message with a picture of a view from his new home, alongside the caption, “I’ve escaped back to the countryside” as he spoke about “living in calm” and “a transitional time in all our lives”.

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And as he did a report for ITV ’s Good Morning Britain from Reykjavik in Iceland on Tuesday morning, a smiling Jeff’s wedding ring was glaringly absent.

Though they still follow each other on Instagram, neither has posted about the other in months. Kate last posted about Jeff on her grid in May 2024, for his 45th birthday – while Jeff posted a golf getaway with his other half back in July.

Kate acknowledged in an emotional post four days ago that there is never a single morning or night I go to bed without thinking about her. She paid tribute to her late husband with an emotional post. One of my most difficult times in life, but I’m forever grateful for having her.

Kate left their shared home a few weeks ago, according to a source in the Sun, and is now back living in her apartment in Hackney.

Kate appeared to have replaced her wedding band with another ring in a selfie from a recent trip to Las Vegas, where she shared a video of a woman performing a lap dance at the renowned Caesar’s Palace in Sin City.

Before reposting a moving video “recap of 2025” with a clip of Johnny Depp saying, “What the f*** was that?,” Kate wrote in the snap from her trip without Jeff.

Freddy, Jeff’s youngest son, kicked off rumors of a rift with his stepmum in a TikTok video in June, making it undoubtedly a difficult year for him.

In it, he listed things he hates, one of them being, “Step parents.” Others included: “My overthinking, bullies, I’m easily manipulated, my family issues.” Freddy told his followers: “I don’t know how to love because I’ve never been loved.”

In March of this year, his dad launched legal action to block Freddy from seeing his gran, Jade’s mum Jackiey Budden, 68, claiming she was a bad influence on his son. He backed down from legal action in August, but it has believed to cause strain between him and Freddy.

Meanwhile, Freddy, who just a day ago admitted he had tried to ‘end it all’ during a manic episode in 2023, made the bombshell announcement earlier this year that he was set to become a dad with his influencer girlfriend, Holly Swinburn – with their new arrival expected in the new year.

Jeff appeared to be reflecting on his life’s changes in posts about his home country and making hints about them. In a letter he wrote, “I’ve discovered the ideal setting for what feels like a transitional period in all our lives, and I’ve found success equals peace.”

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In another he wrote, “We have to design the life we want,” he wrote.

Before getting married in 2018, Jeff and Kate started dating in 2013. At the end of 2022, they briefly split, which was thought to be due to Kate’s love of socializing and Jeff’s innate homecoming.

All the signs Jeff Brazier’s marriage to Kate was over from missing ring to wild Vegas trip

By in Entertainment News, News

The evidence of trouble in paradise has been present for a while as reports emerge that TV star Jeff Brazier has secretly “split” with his wife, Kate.

Celebrity Race Across the World star Jeff Brazier, 46, is alleged to have split from his wife, PR guru Kate, 35 – and indeed in recent TV appearances he had ditched his wedding ring. The star, whose ex Jade Goody, the mother of his grown-up children Freddy and Bobby died of cancer in 2009, is believed to have ‘grown apart’ from Kate during what’s been a very difficult year.

Just hours ago, Kate posted a cryptic quote on her Instagram stories which simply read, “Just an update: SIX PLANETS ARE IN RETROGRADE. That’s why.” Over the weekend, while Kate was in Las Vegas to enjoy the US Grand Prix, Jeff posted a cryptic message with a picture of a view from his new home, alongside the caption, “I’ve escaped back to the countryside” as he spoke about “living in calm” and “a transitional time in all our lives”.

READ MORE: Rochelle Humes unveils new Christmas party collection with Next – and we love it all

And as he did a report for ITV ’s Good Morning Britain from Reykjavik in Iceland on Tuesday morning, a smiling Jeff’s wedding ring was glaringly absent.

Though they still follow each other on Instagram, neither has posted about the other in months. Kate last posted about Jeff on her grid in May 2024, for his 45th birthday – while Jeff posted a golf getaway with his other half back in July.

Kate acknowledged in an emotional post four days ago that there is never a single morning or night I go to bed without thinking about her. She paid tribute to her late husband with an emotional post. One of my most difficult times in life, but I’m forever grateful for having her.

Kate left their shared home a few weeks ago, according to a source in the Sun, and is now back living in her apartment in Hackney.

Kate appeared to have replaced her wedding band with another ring in a selfie from a recent trip to Las Vegas, where she shared a video of a woman performing a lap dance at the renowned Caesar’s Palace in Sin City.

Before reposting a moving video “recap of 2025” with a clip of Johnny Depp saying, “What the f*** was that?,” Kate wrote in the snap from her trip without Jeff.

Freddy, Jeff’s youngest son, kicked off rumors of a rift with his stepmum in a TikTok video in June, making it undoubtedly a difficult year for him.

In it, he listed things he hates, one of them being, “Step parents.” Others included: “My overthinking, bullies, I’m easily manipulated, my family issues.” Freddy told his followers: “I don’t know how to love because I’ve never been loved.”

In March of this year, his dad launched legal action to block Freddy from seeing his gran, Jade’s mum Jackiey Budden, 68, claiming she was a bad influence on his son. He backed down from legal action in August, but it has believed to cause strain between him and Freddy.

Meanwhile, Freddy, who just a day ago admitted he had tried to ‘end it all’ during a manic episode in 2023, made the bombshell announcement earlier this year that he was set to become a dad with his influencer girlfriend, Holly Swinburn – with their new arrival expected in the new year.

Jeff appeared to be reflecting on his life’s changes in posts about his home country and making hints about them. In a letter he wrote, “I’ve discovered the ideal setting for what feels like a transitional period in all our lives, and I’ve found success equals peace.”

Continue reading the article.

In another he wrote, “We have to design the life we want,” he wrote.

Before getting married in 2018, Jeff and Kate started dating in 2013. At the end of 2022, they briefly split, which was thought to be due to Kate’s love of socializing and Jeff’s innate homecoming.

Ruth Langsford’s emotional update on mum as she admits ‘I value every bit of time I have’

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Ruth Langsford, the actress for Loose Women, opened up about her mother Joan’s ongoing health battle and why Christmas feels special this year.

Ruth Langsford has spoken about the bittersweet feelings she has around Christmas, amid her mum’s ongoing health battle. The presenter’s 94-year-old mum Joan has Alzheimer’s disease and lives in a care home close to Ruth’s house.

The 65-year-old manages all of her personal needs, including taking care of any shopping requests and attending her mother’s medical appointments.

Ruth says she treasures every moment they spend together and is mindful of her mother’s age and health.

The Loose Women star is well aware of how precious time is, having endured two periods of grief in her family over the years.

Her sister Julia, who had been struggling with depression for seven years, and her father tragically passed away from dementia-related complications in 2012.

She treasures the time she has with Joan despite the fact that she misses her late loved ones during the holidays.

She told Woman Magazine, “I must admit that I do make every Christmas extra special.” Every year with my lovely mother is a privilege because I speak a lot about her and the struggle she faces.

Ruth continued, “I will spend the big day with family,” while expanding her plans for the festive season. I always cook something that I really enjoy. I particularly miss my dad at Christmas.

I value every minute I spend with her, and I’m not sure how many more Christmases she [her mother] might have.

Along with her 23-year-old son Jack, who she shares with her ex-husband Eamonn Holmes, Ruth will also enjoy some quality time.

Fans were shocked to learn that the pair split after 14 years of marriage last year. While Ruth is reportedly single, he has since moved on to his new life, Katie Alexander.

The Loose Women regular said she makes her best effort to “keep the traditions alive” at her home despite the fact that she and Eamonn are separated.

“Even though Jack is grown up, I love to keep the traditions alive. [I still do] stockings, loads of decorations and Christmas games. Christmas is magical, no matter what age you are,” she shared.

Ruth described her years of difficult times as the “happiest” she’s been in a while.

The mother-of-one expressed gratitude for the “fabulous opportunities” she has been given while reflecting on her career plans and showed no signs of slowing down.

The presenter is a regular face on QVC, an anchor on Loose Women, and was also once a weekly presenter on This Morning with Eamonn.

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Recently asked if she’d make a return to the ITV show with her “TV son” Rylan Clark, she said: “If they’d have me, they only have to ask, especially with Rylan!

“I adore Rylan. Really, he’s like my son. Who knows since we have already worked together and we adore one another?

Ruth Langsford’s emotional update on mum as she admits ‘I value every bit of time I have’

By in Entertainment News, News

Ruth Langsford, the actress for Loose Women, opened up about her mother Joan’s ongoing health battle and why Christmas feels special this year.

Ruth Langsford has spoken about the bittersweet feelings she has around Christmas, amid her mum’s ongoing health battle. The presenter’s 94-year-old mum Joan has Alzheimer’s disease and lives in a care home close to Ruth’s house.

The 65-year-old manages all of her personal needs, including taking care of any shopping requests and attending her mother’s medical appointments.

Ruth says she treasures every moment they spend together and is mindful of her mother’s age and health.

The Loose Women star is well aware of how precious time is, having endured two periods of grief in her family over the years.

Her sister Julia, who had been struggling with depression for seven years, and her father tragically passed away from dementia-related complications in 2012.

She treasures the time she has with Joan despite the fact that she misses her late loved ones during the holidays.

She told Woman Magazine, “I must admit that I do make every Christmas extra special.” Every year with my lovely mother is a privilege because I speak a lot about her and the struggle she faces.

Ruth continued, “I will spend the big day with family,” while expanding her plans for the festive season. I always cook something that I really enjoy. I particularly miss my dad at Christmas.

I value every minute I spend with her, and I’m not sure how many more Christmases she [her mother] might have.

Along with her 23-year-old son Jack, who she shares with her ex-husband Eamonn Holmes, Ruth will also enjoy some quality time.

Fans were shocked to learn that the pair split after 14 years of marriage last year. While Ruth is reportedly single, he has since moved on to his new life, Katie Alexander.

The Loose Women regular said she makes her best effort to “keep the traditions alive” at her home despite the fact that she and Eamonn are separated.

“Even though Jack is grown up, I love to keep the traditions alive. [I still do] stockings, loads of decorations and Christmas games. Christmas is magical, no matter what age you are,” she shared.

Ruth described her years of difficult times as the “happiest” she’s been in a while.

The mother-of-one expressed gratitude for the “fabulous opportunities” she has been given while reflecting on her career plans and showed no signs of slowing down.

The presenter is a regular face on QVC, an anchor on Loose Women, and was also once a weekly presenter on This Morning with Eamonn.

Continue reading the article.

Recently asked if she’d make a return to the ITV show with her “TV son” Rylan Clark, she said: “If they’d have me, they only have to ask, especially with Rylan!

“I adore Rylan. Really, he’s like my son. Who knows since we have already worked together and we adore one another?