Archive March 30, 2025

The Nanny actress Fran Drescher has opened up about her romantic life – revealing she has a ‘ rotation ‘ of friends with benefits after previously vowing to never remarry

The Nanny actress Fran Drescher has peeled back the covers of her personal life to share details of a very unconventional sex life. The 67-year-old actress and trade union boss played Fran Fine in the smash hit US television sitcom The Nanny from 1993 until 1999 – during which time she was married to actor, writer, director and producer Peter Marc Jacobson, also 67.

Fran and Peter tied-the-knot in 1978 but divorced in 1999 – and he later came out as gay following the end of the romance. Remaining close, the pair dramatised their lives by writing the TV series Happily Divorced which ran from 2011 until 2013 and starred the former couple alongside John Michael Higgins, Colin Ferguson and Dame Joan Collins.

Fran went on to enjoy a relationship with entrepreneur Shiva Ayyadurai from 2014 until 2016, while her romantic life has been kept out of the spotlight in the years since. However, the TV star has now shared an insight into her current romantic status – revealing she has something of an open romance.

Opening up to PageSix, the actress said: “I have a little rotation”, and adding: “I’m Fran Drescher. What do you think”? Her new comments come after recent interviews in which she said she did not plan to ever marry again and adding that she has “friends with benefits” rather than any serious romance.

In 2022, Fran revealed that her relationship with Peter was stronger in the present than it had been during their married years. She told the Daily Mail at the time: “]Peter and I are] closer than when we were married”. And described her ex as her “soulmate”.

She continued: “We are divorced, but still single because it is hard to compete with what we shared. We have been together since we were 15 and we’ve been through so much”.

While Peter commented: “When you are lucky in life and you meet your soulmate, there is nothing that can tear you apart. We vacation together. We do everything together… It is a deep, deep love”.

Peter revealed at the time that he too had no plans to walk down the aisle again, remarking: “I don’t think there is any reason to get married — it is just a license. It is the heart, not a signed piece of paper”.

Fans of The Nanny had been looking forward to a stage revival of the classic sitcom – which ran for six seasons and 146 episodes, with Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis and Madeline Zima among the cast. However, the plans for a stage version of the show were hit by near constant seetbacks.

Fran previously revealed: “We’re going to resurrect it but between the]writers and actors] strike, my dad passing away and now the Palisades fires, which impacted my house… there’s only so much I can do”.

Discussing the wildfires that devastated large areas of Los Angeles at the start of the year, Fran explained that she is fortunate to have property on the East Coast of the USA.

She explained: “I have a place here in New York too. I’m very happy because this is my home, too”.

Jeremy Clarkson is now ‘ microdosing ‘ Mounjaro after Ozempic ‘ didn’t work, ‘ and has introduced a bizarre – and very expensive – staple into his diet as he tries to lose weight

Former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson is taking some wild steps to slim down. The star has openly detailed his ups and downs, revealing he’s changed his tactics completely after suffering through a very adverse reaction to one attempt.

Last October, Jeremy, 64, revealed that he’d undergone heart surgery, and that if he hadn’t received medical attention when he did, it could have resulted in a fatal heart attack.

He’s now trying to drop pounds and form a healthier lifestyle, but admitted that it hasn’t been an easy journey for him at all. In his column for The Times, Jeremy shared that he started taking Ozempic – a type 2 diabetes treatment – two years ago to lose weight, but the drug “didn’t work” and resulted in him getting ill.

Ozempic is an injectable medication primarily used for type 2 diabetes but due to weight loss being a side effect, many have misused the prescription drug in their quests to shed a few pounds. Ozempic does not market itself as a weight-loss drug.

The Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? host shared: “My body lost the ability to deal with gluttony but once the initial enthusiasm had worn off, my mind still wanted to breakfast on Cadbury Fruit & Nut. This meant I was sick a lot. And after I had vomited, I figured I was empty and could have another bottle and maybe another bar of chocolate too.”

Jeremy explained that he stopped taking Ozempic after just six months, half a stone heavier than when he started. Now, he’s been “microdosing” Mounjaro – another type 2 diabetes drug – for three months and it seems to be going a lot “better”.

The Grand Tour star described: “I can open the fridge, look at all the goodies in there and then close it. I haven’t lost any weight but it seems inevitable that, as I no longer want to eat my own body weight in chocolate and beef, I will.”

While he has high hopes for weight loss, Jeremy fumed at his low appetite. He explained that now he no longer craves chocolate, his new diet revolves around treating himself to luxury goods in tiny portions.

He said of his latest meal plan: “I’ve also discovered snail caviar, which is… actually unborn snails. But weirdly it does taste and feel like the real deal.

” So you can pop a teaspoon of that onto half a Ritz cracker and you have yourself the 21st century’s answer to a mediaeval banquet. “

Jeremy has admitted that having a stent fitted in his arteries to keep them open during surgery was a wake up call to take control of his health, especially considering the arrival of his second granddaughter, whom his daughter Emily welcomed in December.

In January, he revealed that he’s under strict instructions to change his rich diet, which consisted of a heavy consumption of alcohol, red meat, and smoking.

” I do feel very well. I have been to see a dietician. The dietician has given me a pretty good list and said: ‘ don’t eat processed food. If it’s got more than one ingredient in it, don’t eat it. ‘ I feel great, “he summarised.

Katie Price’s sister, Sophie, shared a reel of throwback snaps of the duo and their brother in a gushing Mother’s Day message to their mum, Amy

Katie Price’s sister took to social media to share a rare snap of the former glamour model as a teen. The image showed Katie, now 46, as a youngster before she went under the knife on multiple occasions. The photo uploaded by sister Sophie showed Katie alongside her sibling and their brother Daniel.

The trio’s mum Amy was also in the shot. Katie was seen with long curly hair as the image was shared in recognition of Amy for Mother’s Day.

Katie was barely recognisable on the image as Sophie captioned the Instagram post: “Happy Mother’s Day throwback,” alongside an emoji of hands making a love heart. She also shared previous shots of her with her mother in the reel.

Fans were quick to share their appreciation on the post, with one user writing: “Love the last photo. princess definitely got her nanny’s hair”. Another gushed: “The last photo! Hope you all have a wonderful Mothers Day xx”

Since the throwback snap, Katie has went under the knife on a number of occasions. Earlier this month, Katie admitted she had her sights set on more cosmetic enhancements, despite having recently travelled to Turkey for a facelift and ear pinning. The mum-of-five also lamented her “flat” behind and is now eyeing up bum fillers.

Earlier in the year, while she was at an aesthetics clinic for a lip refresh, Katie playfully referred to herself in the third person. At the time, she hinted at her ongoing quest for the perfect look. In the message, she quipped: “Oh she’s done it again.

” She’s closer to looking like a Bratz doll! She’s done the lips at The Clinic Club. I just love it here, I’m obsessed with them here. That obsessed as where I’ve lost loads and loads of weight, my a**e s now saggy! So now I’ve got to have my bum filler done here. “

She went on:” I can’t wait. Keep tuned. It’s not happening today, but I’m doing my bum. “Katie even tried to encourage others who’ve shed pounds and are dealing with a” saggy a** “to consider undergoing the procedure.

Katie also took to Instagram on Sunday to share her own loving Mother’s Day post”. Happy Mother’s Day everyone, “she wrote”. Love all my babies so much they’re my everything. “

In her images, Harvey was seen beaming as he held up a bouquet of drawn flowers while giving a thumbs up to the camera.

Katie also shared a sweet note her eldest kid wrote for her, with all the loving things he appreciates from his mum.

They included her hugs and kisses, before he adorably wrote:” I love you, best mummy ever”.

She also shared a caption on her Stories with read: “Some moms have beautiful daughters. I’m one of those moms,” before uploading an image of her mum. On it, she wrote: “Happy Mothers Day to my mum who is my absolute world a true example of a strong women. I love her soooo much.”

Paris Fury is celebrating Mother’s Day with her husband, Tyson, their seven kids as well as their extended family and friends as the glamorous gang posed for a photo on holiday

Paris Fury has decided to jet off to the sun on holiday to celebrate Mother’s Day with her enormous brood. The mum-of-seven, who is married to boxer, Tyson Fury, posed for a snap on Sunday with her family, which she simply captioned: ‘Holidaymakers’ with a sun and palm tree emoji.

Paris, 34, looks gorgeous in the photo sporting a white crocheted dress and she stands next to Tyson and their kids along with more family and friends. Responding to the happy snap, one fan teased: “Cor! That’s a big round of drinks”! While another exclaimed: “Wow! There’s so many of you! Happy Mother’s Day Paris”!

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Earlier in the day, the author shared a photo of a bowl of Weetabix and toast with the caption: “The little ones made me breakfast”. Paris also shared snaps of two huge bouquets of flowers with a big box of Ferrero Rocher chocolates, gushing: “From my girls and boys”.

The mum-of-seven gave fans a glimpse into her bustling family life last month, sharing a sweet photo showcasing the impressive age gap between her eldest and youngest children last week.

The wife of heavyweight boxing champion Tyson took to Instagram to post a stylish snap from a recent family outing, featuring their eldest daughter Venezuela, 15, and their youngest child, one-year-old Prince Rico.

Proudly captioning the photo, Paris wrote wrote: “Oldest ‘ 15 ‘ and youngest ‘ 1 ‘ of our lot there”, pointing out the significant gap between the siblings.

Paris and Tyson, who have been together since they were teenagers, are proud parents to their seven children: Venezuela, Prince John James, Prince Tyson II, Valencia, Prince Adonis, Athena, and baby Prince Rico. Paris has previously shared glimpses of their unpretentious lifestyle, where family moments often take center stage over materialistic displays.

Recently, she and Tyson celebrated Valentine’s Day and despite their £50 million fortune and the luxurious lifestyle that comes with it, the couple opted for a more humble, yet heartfelt, celebration, posing for a sweet snap in a cafe.

Of course, they are ridiculously rich and at the end of 2023, Tyson added another £50million to his already-sizeable net worth, after a fight with Francis Ngannou. However, in January, The Gypsy King announced his shock retirement from the sport of boxing. In a short video uploaded to social media, he said: “Hi everybody, I’m going to make this short and sweet. I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing.

” It’s been a blast, I’ve loved every single minute of it. I’m going to end with this. Dick Turpin wore a mask. God bless everybody, see you on the other side. Get up! “

Since then, the Brit has been enjoying some quality time with his family and was recently spotted relaxing at Disneyland Paris. His announcement came just weeks after back-to-back defeats to long-time rival Oleksandr Usyk.

However, former heavyweight star David Price is unsure if we’ve seen the last of Tyson in the ring as he claims the ‘ Gypsy King ‘ is like the ‘ boy who cried wolf. ‘

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Comedian Sophie Willan rose to fame as the star and creator of Alma’s Not Normal, having fell in love with acting while on a holiday to Ibiza with her beloved grandmother

Comedian Sophie Willan is known for her wit and charm, and once left the panel of Never Mind The Buzzcocks redfaced after making a shocking confession.

As the creator and lead star of Alma’s Not Normal, Sophie is a familiar face on our TV screens but she’s taking on a whole new challenge as part of this year’s Great Celebrity Bake Off. Alongside fellow competitors Gbemisola Ikumelo, Phil Wang and Kate Garraway, the 37-year-old will be looking to impress the judges, and maybe even score a Hollywood handshake, to be crowned winner.

Having appeared on other shows including Taskmaster and The Last Leg Correspondents, Sophie has warmed viewers hearts thanks to her charisma and candidness. Last year, she appeared on Never Mind The Buzzcocks and left the other celebs in shock when she confessed to having sex in the Blue Peter Garden.

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During one moment of the show, the TV star was asked about the weirdest place she has had sex. In response, Sophie explained that it happened to be at Media City in Salford, Manchester, adding that she was caught mid-way through her intimate encounter by security guards.

“The Blue Peter garden. It was a full moon, I’d drunk a lot of Guinness. There was a big shrub we thought would be a good spot. The security came over on those little scooters and said, ‘ We can all see you in the studios on CCTV’. I never even got a badge”, she said.

But it seems the Ludwig actress is no stranger to opening up. While on the show, she also confessed to stealing from a Greggs van. She explained: “The naughtiest thing I’ve ever done is robbing a Greggs van. We were quite drunk and really hungry. A man was unloading the van so we took one box each.”

Prior to cracking into comedy and acting, Sophie grew up in Bolton and she was raised by her grandmother Denise between stints in foster care. It was during one holiday to Ibiza with Denise that Sophie discovered acting.

“She was off dancing, so I joined the hotel drama club. Everything had a purpose from then. It sounds a bit of a cliché, but writing and performing were the real anchor in my life. It was a chance to recycle experiences. I used to prepare monologues and wish I was Thora Hird,” she told The Times in 2018.

Speaking to The Guardian in 2021, she added: “I’m a natural show-off. I always liked making people laugh – my grandma, my friends. I got called the class clown, which feels very accurate. I think I was just a very naturally creative person – my family are quite creative. And Bolton’s a very funny place: there’s a natural humour there.”

After getting the acting bug, Sophie joined a theatre company in Manchester and became the first recipient of the BBC’s Caroline Aherne Bursary in 2017. Because of this, she was awarded £5,000 to support the development of her work, from which Alma’s Not Normal was created.

The semi-autobiographical show followed Alma, a working-class woman from Bolton, as she attempted to make it in the acting industry. Like Alma, Sophie spent time in care due to her mother’s drug addiction and turned to turned to sex work briefly to pay the bills.

Shortly after the first series of Alma’s Not Normal aired on BBC, Sophie’s beloved grandmother died. One year later she wrote about the death of Alma’s grandma Joan as part of the show, and later dedicated her BAFTA win in 2022 to her gran.

“She was very encouraging. I was very good at twerking when I was way too young, and she’d get me at barbecues for PTAs and say, “show them your twerk!” I can’t imagine how uncomfortable I must have made everybody,” she joked to the Metro.

Speaking about writing about grief, she added: “It was really important to show it how I’d experienced people dying of cancer, the mundane of the humour and the fact that they often get asked when they’re dying, we never get to see that”.

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