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Jeremy Clarkson has been inundated with messages from friends and fans as he marks almost a decade with his girlfriend and Clarkson’s Farm co-star Lisa Hogan

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Jeremy Clarkson has marked almost a decade with his girlfriend Lisa Hogan. The former Top Gear star, 65, has been in a relationship with Lisa, 51, since 2016 and they are often seen together on Amazon’s BAFTA-winning hit Clarkson’s Farm, where she helps in managing Diddly Squat and its shop.

The presenter took to social media on Monday to mark the special occasion, but kept things simple as he posted a simple selfie of them both.

Alongside the sweet picture, he wrote on Instagram: “Nine years!!!!” The TV star was inundated with several messages from his celebrity pals, including WAG Lizzie Cundy, who wrote: “Huge congrats,” left several hand-clapping emojis.

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Richard E. Grant also left a whole line of celebratory symbols. Fashion designer Amanda Wakey wrote: “Lucky boy,” and several fans of Jeremy’s piled into the comment as well.

Begging the pair to tie the knot, one wrote: “Put a wring on it. Women like this don’t come along often! [red heart emoji]” and another said: “Time to put a ring on the lovely Lisa!” A third wrote: “She is a beautiful lady all round and has a fierce Cheers to the diddly duo!”

Last year, Lisa revealed she had decided to take the next step in her relationship with father-of-three and took advantage of the leap year on February 29 in which women typically propose, eventually joking that Jeremy had no idea because he wasn’t wearing his hearing aids.

In an episode of Clarkson’s Farm, there’s a hint of the couple tying the knot as Jeremy says: “I’ve got a big surprise for you,” as they walk through a field. “Is it a proposal?” Lisa asks, excitedly. The Who Wants To Be A Millionaire host pretends not to hear and shows her the surprise — a fallen willow tree brought back into life. When pressed about the proposal, Jeremy says: “I’ll think about the proposal, OK? I’m not ready yet.”

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However, when asked about the exchange, said in a new interview: “I just thought I might surprise him.” When asked if she actually proposed, she told The Times: “Jeremy doesn’t think I proposed, but he wasn’t wearing his hearing aids, so no one will know.”

The couple give viewers a candid look at their relationship on Jeremy’s Amazon series, in which the former Top Gear host told Lisa there was no way he was going wild swimming with her, despite how much she wanted to in a recent episode.

Instead of embracing the idea of a refreshing dip, suggested by his girlfriend, the presenter told his other half to “get out” of the water and head to the pub.

While the former actress splashed about in a pond, sporting a white swimming cap, Jeremy asked her: “What are you doing?” Lisa replied: “Just loitering in cold water.” At this point, Jeremy demanded to know why they weren’t at the pub before suggesting they could head home and read a book together.

But Lisa responded: “Apparently because this is the best high you could ever get.” Noticing Jeremy’s reluctance, she told him to open his mind as he had never been in cold water before. The host retorted in response: “I have been in cold water! I’ve done polar training – it was awful and trust me I’ve been drunk – and I’ve been in cold water – and being drunk is better.“

Having enough of watching her paddling around, the presenter lost his cool and barked at Lisa: “So let’s go to the pub, get out! Come on, please, hurry up.”

The former Top Gear host was married twice to Alexandra James and Frances Caine – with whom he has children Emily, Finlo, and Katya – before he came to meet Lisa, who stands strikingly tall at 6 ft 2.

Tonight’s episode of Coronation Street is EXPLOSIVE. Here star Pauline McLynn, who plays Maggie Driscoll, spills secrets from the set – and tells of playing an “old crone” on Father Ted in her 20s

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Corrie fans gasped in horror as they saw The Rovers’ landlady Maggie Driscoll watch her husband tumble down the stairs to his death moments after having a blazing row. But actress Pauline McLynn – best known for playing housekeeper Mrs Doyle in Father Ted – doesn’t care if the flashback scenes make her a hate figure with fans. “Even if people think there’s terrible villainy afoot, we all love a villain, don’t we?” she reasons. “One of the most attractive characters in the whole of entertainment is Hannibal Lecter. Just saying!

“I’m not suggesting that Maggie Driscoll is the Hannibal Lecter of Coronation Street – not as far as I know so far, she isn’t. But I wouldn’t be afraid of that. As long as the audience is entertained by what she’s up to, I don’t mind whether they like her or not, as long as they want to know what happens next.”

The dramatic scenes in tonight’s episode show Maggie trying to slap her husband Alan across the face during a row. When tempers flared again over an affair she had, she tried to stop Alan pushing past her and he plummeted down the stairs. Unaware of the plot when she took the role, Pauline – who believes Alan’s death was an accident – says: “All I knew was that at some stage the rug would be pulled out from under everyone’s perception of who Maggie is, but I didn’t expect it to be this!

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“I did talk to Kate Ford, who plays Tracy Barlow, about it. “I said ‘there’s a flashback for me and there’s a bit of pushing at the top of the stairs and somebody falls down them and dies.’ She said ‘yeah, well, I’ve killed three times and you know what? You just have to get on with things.’ So that’s where I am!”

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Irish-born Pauline arrived on the cobbles in October as the mum of new landlord Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker) and the mother-in-law of Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley). As well as Father Ted, her TV credits include the 2023 Channel 5 drama The Inheritance, the Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders sitcom Jam & Jerusalem and EastEnders,where she spent a year as Nick Cotton’s ex-wife Yvonne.

Playing 65-year-old Maggie is the first time Pauline, 63, has played someone close to her own age. “I often play old crones and have done since just after I left college in 1983,” she says. “I was always very handy as the older woman, so it’s been my life. When I played Mrs Doyle, I was heading for 30 and she was anywhere between 50 and 100! In fact, they initially wouldn’t see me for the part because I was too young. But, eventually, they hadn’t found a Mrs Doyle and I was in the last sweepings of people that they saw. But now I’m nearly the right age for everything.”

Synchronising Maggie’s 65th birthday with Coronation Street’s 65th anniversary last night, Maggie’s flashback scenes were screened as family and friends gathered to celebrate with her. Tensions between her and Eva also rose, with Maggie undermining her daughter-in-law in the bar – accusing her of harbouring feelings for her former fiancé Adam Barlow. And Pauline warns that Christmas Day will be even more explosive, as turns arch manipulator in a bid to split up Eva and her son.

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“There’s an awful lot of bad behaviour at Christmas,” she warns. “She is going all out to upset as many people as possible in her own inimitable style. We all know she can be cranky, ferocious and fiercely loyal to her family, but I think that people may go ‘oh you’ve gone too far Maggie.’ She accuses people of things – whether they’re true or not. I’ll leave the audience to decide. She’s always testing the boundaries of what she can get away with.”

While Maggie is intent on causing trouble, Pauline’s own Christmas will be altogether calmer. She says: “I’ll be with my husband’s family in Dublin, including his 94 year-old father. And I think we’ll all sit around and watch Coronation Street, which will be fantastic.” Although Pauline admits she is more like The Grinch than a Christmas fairy. “With my on-screen Christmas and my own with my family, I’ll have had two Christmases by the end of the year and I’m not even that much of a fan of Christmas!” she laughs. “I think it’s an awful lot of fuss for very little.

“I have bought myself a load of Grinch stuff to wear. I got a great Grinch sweatshirt on sale in Tesco last year. It’s meant for a 14 year-old boy I think, but I can squeeze into it. And I just point to it all over Christmas if people come at me. This year I’ve bought a hat to go with it, so I’m fully decked in the Grinch outfit. But as much as I’m not a fan of Christmas, I hate the New Year even more. There’s always somebody missing. So, on New Year’s Eve, I’m doing the ‘in memoriam’ section for people I’ve lost. I find it a very sad time of year, so I prefer to skip the New Year’s parties.”

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Pauline is married to Irish talent agent-turned producer Richard Cook. He is based in Dublin, while Pauline is now in Manchester, since joining Corrie. “He watches Coronation Street, mostly when we’re together, which isn’t too often these days!” she smiles. “He has his work and I have mine and we’re in two different countries as it turns out. But he’s incredibly supportive. I’m probably my worst critic. He is a critic, but in the most positive way. He’s been watching me acting for about 30 years, so he’s seen the lot!”

Acting, however, is not Pauline’s sole career. She took up writing in 2000 and is now a successful novelist with eight published books. “They’re for an adult audience. That makes it sound like Fifty Shades of Grey!” she chuckles. “What I mean is they’re for slightly older readers, let’s put it that way.”

She also has her own online shop, selling her personally hand-knitted tea cosies. “I was taught to knit by my mum when I was a child and she is a great knitter, as was my gran, so, it’s in the genes,” she says. “I find knitting a very calming experience. Each cosy is numbered and archived and comes with a little story as to why I made it as I did.”

It’s not a hobby you can imagine trouble causing Maggie Dricoll taking to. But Pauline says: “I’ve seen relations of mine slagging each other and not getting on, even though they were sisters and brothers and whatever else. You’re stuck with your family, so it makes sense to me that often people don’t get on, or even actively dislike somebody for a while.

“But, hopefully some people will like Maggie. The flashback is just sad really. It was an accident, not murder. That’s what I think anyway. It is very much open to interpretation, although I don’t think Coronation Street intends a full murder trial or anything like that. Though people change their minds all the time, so who knows!”

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Just a year after meeting on a Netflix show, two stars have welcomed their first child together and tearfully broke down after complications required emergency surgery

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Two Netflix stars broke down in tears as they welcomed their first child together, after needing an emergency C-section. Love Is Blind UK star Jasmine Johnson gave birth to her first child with husband Bobby Johnson on Saturday 6 December.

The two met on the first season of the Netflix show in August 2024. As per the show’s rules, got engaged before seeing each other face to face. They also married on the show.

In a video posted to their Instagram, the Johnsons detailed how difficult the birth of their son was, sharing that they ended up needing an emergency C-section. The video showed Jasmine tearing up as the surgery was performed, before showing clips of Bobby comforting his wife and the pair cradling their son.

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In the caption, Jasmine admitted she had “never known fear” like she did when she needed the surgery. She wrote: “I’ve never known fear like I did that night… and I’ve never known love like what followed.

“Our son, arrived on 06/12/2025 via emergency C-section. @bobby_johnson , thank you for holding me through every moment of fear, fright, and the unknown.”

She added that she was “unsure” of what would happen when she went to the hospital. “We walked into that hospital unsure of what would happen and walked out carrying a love that will define the rest of our lives. My heart has never felt so full.”

The pair posted a longer video about the birth on their YouTube. In the longer video, Jasmine was again seen breaking down in tears as the C-section happened, before being reassured by nurses that her child was okay.

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Crying as she held her child, she said: “He’s perfect, so cute. Hi my baby.” Bobby also got emotional as he cut the umbilical cord. The C-section was never part of the plan, as Jasmine had intended for the birth to be induced.

Sharing a picture of herself cradling her pregnancy bump, just last month Jasmine wrote on Instagram: “Finally got induced date, baby Johnson’s coming real soon familyyy!!!!’

She and Bobby announced in June that they were expecting a child. The announcement read: “We’ve been keeping a secret. I’ve pictured your tiny face a thousand times. I’ve dreamt of this moment long before I knew how good life could get. Then I met your dad and the rest was written in love. Baby Johnson Coming Winter 2025!!”

This came just a few months after Jasmine tearfully opened up about what it was like to see people speculate about if she was pregnant whilst the couple were trying to conceive.

In February, she told The Mirror that it felt like a “double-edged sword” to be open about conceiving and that she was “naive” about how difficult the process would be.

Amy Winehouse’s closest friends, Naomi Parry and Catriona Gourlay, have faced the late singer’s dad, Mitch, in court, after he accused them of auctioning off the star’s personal property

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Amy Winehouse’s dad has faced the singer’s closest friends in court. Mitch, a former London cab driver, accused Naomi Parry and Catriona Gourlay of selling the late musician’s personal items.

The pair, who were often seen with Amy, are being sued for the sum of £730,000. They both deny the allegations made against them. Today, a trial commenced at the Royal Courts of Justice and is expected to last several days. Mitch is suing both Perry and Gourlay in his capacity as the executor of Amy’s estate.

Two friends of Amy Winehouse “deliberately concealed” that they sold dozens of her personal items at auction after her death, barristers for the singer’s father told the High Court.

Henry Legge KC, for Mr Winehouse, said in written submissions that the items included a silk mini-dress worn by Ms Winehouse in her final performance in Belgrade, Serbia, which Ms Parry auctioned for 243,200 US dollars (£182,656) in 2021.

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He said: “Ms Parry and Ms Gourlay deliberately concealed from Mr Winehouse the fact that they were auctioning the items consigned by them to the 2021 auction and that they were claiming ownership of those items.”

He continued that Mr Winehouse believed that all the 834 items in the 2021 auction catalogue were owned by the estate, but that the two women were “asserting ownership of over 150”.

The barrister also said that Ms Parry was “instrumental in persuading Mr Winehouse to auction the estate’s items”, but did not tell him that she “stood to gain from his agreeing to do so”.

Mr Legge said that after Ms Winehouse’s death, Mr Winehouse was approached by Darren Julien, of Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles, in 2014 regarding an auction of her belongings, which Mr Winehouse initially declined.

Mr Julien then contacted Ms Parry, who indicated that she would be willing to sell “my collection” in 2018, with Ms Gourlay indicating she would be willing to sell items in 2019, Mr Legge said. Mr Winehouse then agreed to auction items in 2021, which raised around 1.4 million dollars (£1.05 million) for the estate, with 30% of the proceeds going to the Amy Winehouse Foundation.

But Mr Legge said that Mr Julien “did not take steps to correct Mr Winehouse’s obvious impression that all lots belonged to and were being sold by the estate”. The barrister also said that Mr Julien told Ms Parry in a text message after the auction: “I do think he will go a little nuts when he realises all the big pieces were yours”.

He continued that both women then sold further items at a second auction in May 2023. Giving evidence on Monday, Mr Winehouse said: “I assume that, being so close, Amy would have given them some things, but 150 items, I just cannot believe it.”

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At a hearing in July last year, the High Court was told that there was evidence of “suspicious circumstances” surrounding two Amy Winehouse auctions. Mitch, who is an executor of Amy’s estate, claims that Naomi and Catriona sent “various items of personal property owned by Amy during her lifetime” to auctions in 2021 and in 2023.

During the hearing, both Naomi and Catriona were instructed to provide more evidence to Winehouse in relation to the 156 disputed items which were gifted to them by the Back to Black songstress or were never owned outright by Ms Winehouse.

Both Naomi and Catriona deny the allegations and deny “wrongfully” acquiring items and said that they would “frequently lend” Amy items due to their love for “fashion and style”.

Items sold via a US auction included dresses from Amy’s cancelled tour in 2011, a Fendi bracelet and bag, make-up and other items of clothing.

In February 2024, both Naomi and Catriona shared on social media that they were gifted items by Amy during her life for over “a decade”. They also claimed they spoke about them in the press and to “Mr Winehouse himself.”

They also stated that their “ownership was never questioned until they were sold.” After their various projects, including Beyond Black – The Life and Style of Amy Winehouse and several exhibitions, they said that they made the decision to auction some of the collection titled Property from the Life and Career of Amy Winehouse, which they said was in “collaboration with Amy’s estate”.

It’s claimed that Naomi and Catriona’s decision to put the items up for sale in “their own names and on their own behalf” converted Amy’s property to “their own use”. Mitch is seeking £534,192.90 in damages from Naomi and £198,041.07 from Catriona.

Beth Grossman for Naomi said that Mitch had received “extensive” information, which was “sufficient” to prevent any “hampering” of his case. She added that Mitch had “considerably greater funds available for this litigation”. Grossman added: “The relevant incidents all took place many years ago, in some cases around 20 years ago; Ms Winehouse has sadly been deceased since 2011, and concern exchanges between women who were close friends.

“This is not a claim arising in a corporate or particularly formal context: the very nature of personal interactions such as this is that there is unlikely to be a large amount of documentary evidence and it is likely that memories may have faded in certain respects.”

Meanwhile, James Fennemore for Mitch said that the case would “primarily involve and turn on a detailed scrutiny of the defendants’ case in respect of the circumstances in which they say the items came by them.” He added that there was “little or no detail about the circumstances of the alleged gifts” and there was “evidence of suspicious circumstances surrounding these auctions.”

Amy tragically died aged 27 on July 23, 2011, at her home in Camden, north London. Following two inquests into her death, her cause of death was ruled to be accidental by the way of alcohol poisoning.

Fashion icon Molly-Mae Hague’s ‘current go-to’ Adidas trainers are now on sale, so fans can copy her exact footwear choice for £20 less

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Molly-Mae Hague is always sharing her latest fashion obsessions, from footwear to outerwear, and last week was no different as she let fans in on her latest love, her “current go-to” trainers from Adidas. And what’s more, followers looking to copy Molly-Mae’s latest look without blowing the bank can currently pick up her beloved Adidas Original Gazelles for less as they land on ASOS’ December sale.

Coming in Molly-Mae’s preferred black and white colourway, these iconic shoes are available in sizes 3 to 12, with half sizes also available, and are currently reduced by a nifty 20% thanks to ASOS’ current sale.

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These Adidas Originals boast the brand’s famous 3-Stripes, which can easily be spotted on the track, field, and in the latest streetwear trends, including Molly-Mae’s casual wardrobe. Perfect for pairing with your favourite jeans, track suits, leggings or even shorts when the warmer weather arrives, these simple yet versatile trainers are a staple in adding a stylish flair to any look.

Comprised of lace-up fastenings and a padded cuff for extra comfort, these shoes are ideal for all outdoor activities with their gum sole and textured grip tread, ensuring you stay steady whether you’re on a casual walk or popping out for a run.

Normally costing £95, Molly-Mae’s go-to trainers are now up for grabs for £76 on ASOS’ website. You can find the same shoes on Adidas’ website for £85, or for those looking to save some cash, you can pick them up for £60 from Office or Selfridges if you act fast.

Shoppers who picked up the Gazelles from Adidas’ own website can’t stop singing their praises. One buyer beams: “Apart from looking amazing. They’re the most comfortable trainers I’ve ever had, ever…..”

Another shopper shares: “Great neutral shoes… quality super… a great Christmas gift!!!”

Further praise comes from this customer who writes: “I love these shoes, the colour way classic Adidas, a luscious rich red in luxurious suede, with a semi translucent gum sole, with the stripes showing through. These are MUST have for your collection and rotation. These shoes will look great with shorts, jeans, and trousers with plain solid black or white socks. I also have standard Gazelles in green with sand coloured stripes, with translucent sole – both types of shoe are essentials for your wardrobe!”

Though one buyer does drop two stars, noting: “Maybe it’s me and my habits of preference of barefoot like shoes, but these were not comfortable. I could feel they would rub my feet with time, so I returned them. they do look ACE, super oldschool look, but not comfortable. I chose recommended size and they did fit me.”

Rebel Wilson and Ramona Agruma-Wilson are expecting their second child. The Pitch Perfect actress and her wife Ramona have announced they are set to become parents once again.

Sharing the exciting news, Ramona wrote: “The happiest news in our family, it will be 4 of us soon! Baby number 2 is on her way. I love you @rebelwilson.” Rebel also commented on the post, sharing: “Baby, so happy for our gorgeous babies!”

Rebel and Ramona previously welcomed daughter Royce Lillian Elizabeth Wilson back in 2022, who was born via surrogate. The actress has been open about motherhood and her experiences.

Sharing a post on Mother’s Day earlier this year, she wrote: “Being a Mum to this cutie pie is the BEST thing ever! Happy Mother’s Day to all the brilliant Mum’s out there but especially to @ramonaagruma and my Mum, sister and grandma! Go Mums!!!”

Back in 2023, Rebel expressed her desire to have more children as she called her baby a “miracle”.

“I would like to have another child. It’s just like, well, is that possible? I would have to do IVF. We’ll see how it goes. I would like to have more children. Roycie is such a miracle. And if she’s my only child, then amazing,” she said.

Announcing the arrival of Roycie back in 2023, Rebel said she was “forever grateful” and also heaped praise on the couple’s “gorgeous surrogate”, who she said gave them the best gift.

“Beyond proud to announce the birth of my first child, Royce Lillian, born this past week via surrogate. I can’t even describe the love I have for her, she’s a beautiful miracle!” she said.

“I am forever grateful to everyone who has been involved, (you know who you are), this has been years in the making…but particularly wanted to thank my gorgeous surrogate who carried her and birthed her with such grace and care. Thank you for helping me start my own family, it’s an amazing gift. The BEST gift!! I am ready to give little Roycie all the love imaginable. I am learning quickly…much respect to all the Mums out there! Proud to be in your club.”

In 2022, Rebel explained how her journey to become a mum had been “devastating”. Speaking of her work on The Almond and the Seahorse, she said: “During the filming I received some terrible news that all my harvested eggs up until that point had not survived being thawed. So I’d lost a huge amount of weight and been through three surgeries at that point and no viable embryos.

“It was devastating.” I knew that my desire to become a mother was so strong that I needed to keep trying. It was feelings of loss, feelings of hope – and it all played into my performance [in the film]. It was a very emotional time.”

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