As ITV gets ready to start filming for I’m A Celebrity, one of the presenting duo Ant and Dec has already touched down in Australia.
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Declan Donnelly and wife Ali Astall are already in Australia(Image: Media-Mode / SplashNews.com)
It’s almost time to start watching I’m A Celebrity! As ITV prepares for the hit show to start, one star has already been seen in Australia, ready to welcome the next batch of celebs to the jungle.
Declan Donnelly, one half of presenting duo Ant and Dec, was seen with his wife, Ali Astall in Australia. The pair were snapped in the Northern New South Wales town of Cabarita Beach, not far from where I’m A Celebrity will be filmed.
In the photos, Ali sports a white T-shirt with the logo of the tennis club on it, white jogging bottoms, and Dec is sporting a plain white T-shirt, jeans, and sunglasses. She wears sunglasses as well. Additionally, their long-time nanny became a part of them. Red and white shorts and a vest with a vest on her.
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Ali had a chic black tote bag with her, while Dec carried a much smaller black cross-body bag. Their outfits were fitting for the hot Australian sun, and a far cry from the snuggly Christmas jumpers Dec and his co-host Ant wear in the latest teaser trailer for I’m A Celeb.
The teaser was released by ITV to reveal the start date of the show. In it, a family are sharing a Christmas dinner which feature animal eyes, and pull crackers with maggots and worms inside them. Ant, clad in a Christmas jumper with spiders on it, then declares to Dec: “It’s that time of year again.”
Dec. Ant replies, “Tis the season, don’t you think it comes so quickly?” but Dec abruptly ends the sentence by saying, “For I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here.”
The voiceover reads, “I’m a celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!” returns on ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday, November 16th, live. Joel Dommett and Kemi Rogers will host the new companion program Unpacked.
The actors who will participate haven’t yet made any announcements, but they will soon be visiting Australia. However, there are several well-known names who are rumored to be in the series.
Emmerdale star Lisa Riley and EastEnders icon Shona McGarty are both rumoured to be headed to the Jungle, as is Loose Women star Kelly Brook, even though she once said she’d never do it.
Other names include Vogue Williams, who would be joining the show ten years after her husband, Spencer Matthews, was removed from the camp after just three days becuase he was taking steroids and didn’t tell the producers before hand. Martin Kemp has also been suggested, as has Tommy Fury.
BBC Radio 1 DJ and new mum Vick Hope tends to keep her romance and family life private – but recently gave rare comments about her new journey into parenting her son Micah
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Vick Hope returned to work hosting the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images f)
Gracing the stage with confidence, beauty and poise at the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards, it is undetectable to those who are unaware that Vick Hope is still in the newborn trenches.
The 36 year old BBC Radio 1 star gave birth to her first child Micah Nwosu Wiles with husband Calvin Harris just 14 weeks ago at the time of the event, but presenting for the star is like slipping back into a pair of old slippers.
However, as she took to the stage to introduce the annual awards ceremony, which this year recognised the Sugababes, Rachel Zegler, Hannah Hampton and Adowah Aboah, she gave fans a candid insight into her new journey into motherhood.
Speaking to the crowd new mum Vick had one request from attendees: “Not to sound like the first person ever to have a child but I am simultaneously so unbelievably in love and I feel like this Superwoman – just pumping in my boobs…
” But also, I have not slept or drank a cup of tea while it’s still hot for 13 weeks, so please be gentle with me. “
Meanwhile, on her first public outing after giving birth, she added:” I tell you what, it is a lot, it’s a lot to be back out for the first time other than a photograph of my placenta, which, to be fair, has been out and about quite a bit already – posted by my husband, who was in utter awe of what the body can do, appreciates that we all come from a placenta and that, frankly, it is magnificent. “
Vick’s DJ husband Calvin Harris did, in fact, share a a photograph of Vick’s placenta on his Instagram to announce the arrival of Micah – alongside a string of candid photos of the gorgeous star in a birthing pool during her home birth, at the couple’s stunning Ibiza estate. One photo even shows a glimpse of a newborn Micah with his parents moments after being born, which Vick cradling him in the pool while new dad Calvin leans over to greet his son.
In the caption, Calvin’s pride was clear as he penned:” 20th of July our boy arrived. Micah is here! My wife is a superhero and I am in complete awe of her primal wisdom! Just so grateful. We love you so much Micah”, followed by three red heart emojis.
While Calvin has littered his social media pages (quite rightly) with sweet snaps of his son, Vick meanwhile has been taking a quieter approach to her social media habits. She shared a few photos in August, giving parents a glimpse into her new life as a mother. Her images included a picture of her placenta, sweet captured images of her cradling baby Micah, as well as the son with Adeline Nwosu and Geordie Nigel Hope, Vick’s parents, as well as impression prints of her placenta.
Our adored baby boy Micah Nwosu Wiles arrived at our home on July 20th in Ibiza, surrounded by love, nature, and chickens.
“We are so utterly besotted with you and we are so utterly besotted with you,” says Micah, “emerging from our little newborn bubble.”
In the meantime, Vick acknowledged that she was cautious about taking a photo for the first time since becoming a mother, something that many mothers will recall and fully understand.
She confessed: ” sort of feel like I’m tentatively emerging in front of all of your beautiful faces, just crawling out of my cave like a little gremlin, having been cocooned away from the world of this just magical newborn bubble for the last three months – covered in bright yellow s**t.”
She continued, “But there was no way I was going to miss this evening, this incredible celebration of womanhood, especially given what my vagina has just done; it’s f**king majestic”?
Following the disgraced former DJ’s arrest for sexual offences against seven women, including four counts of rape, she declared “F**k Tim Westwood” elsewhere in the powerful opening speech. Nick also criticised the “absolute bin fire” of a Handmaid’s Tale situation in the United States of America, as well as the Roe v. Wade bill’s overturning in 2022. We must continue to watch how our rights can be violated, she continued, “Even though we saw the end of a ten-year campaign to decriminalise abortion here in the UK.”
In another instance, she expressed her support for Palestinian women who are currently battling wars in her speech. She continued, “My mother, who was the daughter of a woman who grew up during the Nigeria Biafra Civil War, and who has told me stories of running from bombs, air raids, and salvation, is something very dear to my heart.
“Systemic inequalities, which worsen women’s suffering, make their voices so frequently audible. So I had to take a break from tonight’s action by not standing up for our sisters in conflict zones like Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Palestine.
Vick and Calvin’s relationship and home life have always been very private. The pair started dating in 2022, but they never had a romantic relationship. Only their romantic relationship was revealed when they were seen out and about together.
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The pair’s romance reportedly reached new heights after being allegedly engaged later that year. There is a difference between secrecy and privacy, Vick said in a rare interview with You magazine in January 2023 about her and Calvin’s romance. The pair got married in the same month of September.
Vick then went on maternity leave after declaring she was expecting the couple’s first child on her BBC Radio 1 radio show in May 2025. In a conversation with Jamie Laing, she stated that this would probably also be my last week before I took maternity leave. You’re an amazing friend, an amazing person, and you’re going to be an amazing mother, Jamie warmly responded to her. On July 20 of this year, the star welcomed son Micah.
Keeping Up Appearances first hit our screens in 1990 and the BBC sitcom has since become a classic, with fans still quoting the iconic lines to this day – but what happened to the cast?
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Keeping up Appearances stars Mary Millar, Patricia Routledge and Judy Cornwell(Image: Getty Images)
As actress Dame Patricia Routledge – aka Hyacinth Bucket – is laid to rest, what became of the other stars from the hit 90s show?
The iconic performer will be buried today after she her agent announced that she’d died “peacefully in her sleep surrounded by love,” on October 3. The statement read: “Even at 96-years old, Dame Patricia’s passion for her work and for connecting with live audiences never waned, just as new generations of audiences have continued to find her through her beloved television roles. She will be dearly missed by those closest to her and by her devoted admirers around the world.”
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Thirty five years have passed since Hyacinth Bucket – or Bouquet, as she preferred – first answered her “white slimline telephone with automatic redial”, announcing, “The Bouquet residence, the lady of the house speaking”. Keeping Up Appearances ran from 1990 to 1995 and centred on Hyacinth’s botched attempts to climb the social ladder.
A triumph not only in Britain, the sitcom has won admirers across the globe, including the USA, Canada, Australia, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Ireland, and stands as the most exported BBC series ever made
But what happened to the cast once the cameras stopped rolling?
Richard Bucket – Clive Swift
Hyacinth’s ever-patient husband, Richard Bucket (Clive Swift), was far more down-to-earth than his status-seeking wife, once quipping, “It was always ‘Bucket’ until I met you!”. Over the years, Clive starred in a host of other TV shows, including Doctor Who, Peak Practice and The Old Guys. Sadly, the beloved Royal Shakespeare Company actor passed away in 2019 at the age of 82.
He is survived by his three children, one of whom is Gardener’s World presenter Joe Swift. Following his death, onscreen wife Patricia released a touching statement: “Clive was a skillful and inventive actor with wide experience, as his successful career proved.”
I so much admire what he brought to the barely sketched role of Hyacinth’s husband and treasure the memories of our happy collaboration. “
Elizabeth Warden – Josephine Towson
The Buckets’ anxious neighbour, Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Warden, portrayed by actress Josephine Tewson, also contributed to making the sitcom unforgettable, with her nervous tendency to smash Hyacinth’s treasured china.
Comedy legend Josephine, who also appeared as Miss Lucinda Davenport in the Yorkshire-set sitcom Last of the Summer Wine from 2003 to 2010. She subsequently performed a one-woman show titled Still Keeping Up Appearances, a reference to her previous triumph, from 2012 until her retirement in 2019.
In 2015, Josephine discussed her experience working on Keeping Up Appearances during an interview with Kent Online, including her working relationship with the show’s lead, Patricia. RADA graduate Josephine disclosed: “I wouldn’t like to get on the wrong side of her, but nevertheless, she’s very professional and absolutely marvellous to work with.” Josephine died in August 2022, aged 91.
Emmet Hawksworth – David Griffin
Another prominent character in the series was Elizabeth’s brother Emmet, portrayed by David Griffin who joined the cast in season two. David subsequently toured with Su Pollard in The Good Sex Guide and starred in numerous pantomime productions across the country.
Now 82, David is seldom spotted onscreen and little is known about his personal life, apart from the fact he is happily married to his French wife.
Onslow – Geoffrey Hughes
Onslow, Hyacinth’s workshy brother-in-law, proved a persistent thorn in the side of the social-climbing snob’s aristocratic pretensions, representing everything she despised. Played by Geoffrey Hughes, Onslow became series creator Roy Clarke’s favourite character – though Hyacinth would undoubtedly have disagreed.
Whilst Keeping Up Appearances remains his most iconic role, Geoffrey also appeared as Vernon Scripps in Heartbeat and Twiggy in The Royle Family. Tragically, following a battle with prostate cancer in the 1990s and stepping away from acting after the disease returned in 2010, he died in 2012 aged 68.
Daisy – Judy Cornwell
Daisy, Onslow’s other half and Hyacinth’s sister, was brought to life by Judy Cornwell. In stark contrast to her pretentious sibling, Daisy embraced a more relaxed approach to life and found joy in modest pleasures, prompting Hyacinth to frequently dismiss her as “lower class”. Following the show’s conclusion, Judy appeared in other hit programmes including Midsomer Murders and Birds of a Feather.
Yet her most unforgettable performance came as Queenie, Heather Trott’s mother, in BBC soap EastEnders. Beyond her acting credentials, Judy, now 84, has demonstrated considerable literary prowess, authoring multiple successful novels throughout her career, such as Cow and Cow Parsley (1985), Fishcakes at the Ritz (1989), The Seventh Sunrise (1994), and Fear and Favour (1996).
Rose – Shirley Stelfox
Another familiar presence in the series is Shirley Stelfox, who memorably played Hyacinth’s romance-fixated sister Rose, before Mary Millar assumed the part. Despite her brief time on the show, Shirley was a familiar face on television, with roles in Brookside, EastEnders and Family Affairs.
However, she is best remembered for her role in Emmerdale, where she portrayed the beloved character Edna Birch for fifteen years, from 2000 to 2015.
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Tragically, Shirley died in 2015 at the age of 74, just weeks after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
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A 31-year-old influencer who had 27 operations to resemble a Barbie doll has passed away.
The police in Sao Paolo, Brazil, are said to be looking into the death of Barbara Jankavski after she was discovered dead inside a townhouse. They are awaiting a full autopsy and have declared the influencer’s death to be “suspicious.”
Jankavski was discovered on the property over the weekend, but the emergency services were unable to save her. This comes just a few days after Fernanda Oliveira da Silva, a second Brazilian influencer, was confirmed dead by the emergency services in Lago Verde.
Barbara Jankavski passed away in her own home (Instagram) (Instagram)
Prior to her passing, a friend of the influencer had gone to the influencer’s friend’s house the same day. The friend reported to the police that Jankavski had earlier injured her eye. The influencer shocked fans just a few weeks ago with a selfie that revealed her surgery-related black eyes.
The injuries were a part of her facelift’s recovery. She said, “Day 3 of the facelift by @dr. aurilioluis @asanasal_dedivas improving way too quickly!” in the caption of the video where the black eyes were prominent. “Almost invisible scar” She added that the injuries appeared to be worse than they actually were.
As part of the facelift healing process (@bonecadesumana/instagram), Jankavski recently experienced two black eyes.
Although the injuries (@bonecadesumana/instagram) were shocking, she claimed they weren’t as terrifying as they had initially sounded.
The influencer reportedly made the estimated £42k look more like a Barbie from the real world. After beginning to document her surgery recovery process, she gained notoriety on social media.
She was known as Boneca Desumana, the Brazilian Portuguese for Inhuman Barbie, and had over 55k Instagram followers and over 344k on TikTok. In Brazil, she also appeared in a number of TV programs and advertising campaigns.
She hadn’t posted on TikTok since September 7th, where she posted a video about spending money, and hadn’t posted on Instagram’s main grid since October, where she posted a video of meeting another Brazilian influencer, Avos Da Razao.
Jankavski extensively covered her surgeries on Instagram.
Fans’ hearts were broken by her passing. One person expressed, “I can’t believe it. I cherished you dearly. Bring peace to you. Another remarked, “I hope God welcomes you with open arms.” I’m sorry you’re gone. You lived a portion of the life you loved, which brings us a little relief.
This comes shortly after another influential person was discovered dead at her Brazilian residence. Family members discovered Fernanda Oliveira da Silva, also known as Fernanda Maroca, dead at her Lago Verde home on October 30.
Emergency services arrived at the home, but they were unable to save her. Silva turned 30 .
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After revealing the devastating news last month, former rugby union player Lewis Moody has since explained how his family is managing the diagnosis. The 47-year-old revealed just weeks ago that he had been diagnosed with MND, a neurological condition that affects the nerves that control movement. It is a life-shortening condition.
Dylan, 17 and Ethan, 15, are still “trying to understand it all,” Lewis said in a BBC Breakfast interview about how his family is handling the news.
He said, “Just to take a break from everything and enjoy some family time, especially with the boys.” They are still trying to comprehend it all because they are young. I’m hoping to sneak out there and watch him in the next few weeks because Dylan is currently playing football in Qatar, but it’s important to have that extra family time.
Lewis Moody spoke about his MND diagnosis on BBC Breakfast.
When questioned about whether he was experiencing any additional symptoms, Lewis responded, “Touch wood, physically, no not really. The hand and shoulder have a few minor symptoms, but your mind is the only thing that really affects you.
It persists, I say. Trying to put that in perspective by simply focusing on the things you love doing every day, feeling fulfilled, and putting your own energy into it.
After discussing Dylan’s football career with the England Under-17s, Lewis continued to address Lewis about his son. I’m overwhelmingly proud of him and everything he’s currently dealing with, but it’s sometimes difficult to show your pride and get caught up in this macho, male stuff, he said.
Being surrounded by his own supportive community, he still managed to crack on and be out there. Both the football team in his home state and the south are very supportive. As a family, we are incredibly fortunate and appreciative.
Lewis, his wife Annie, and their sons Dylan and Ethan.
Lewis made a heartfelt return to Twickenham last week in preparation for England vs. Australia’s autumn opener. When Lewis said about delivering the match ball, “Playing for England was one of my life’s greatest pleasures.”
“Most importantly, I adored having the opportunity to work alongside some of the most ardent, devoted, and hardworking people I’ve ever met.
As a new challenge arises and we are embraced by this special community, those bonds and values are stronger than ever for me today. As a new generation of warriors prepares to pull on the jersey and inspire us with their accomplishments on Saturday, it will be a privilege to carry the match ball out.
“I’m truly appreciative of every player, England Rugby, and Rugby Australia,” my family and I said.
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Black Friday sales are live across a host of big brands like Morphy Richards and Oodie, as well as high street and online retailers.
Wednesday’s Live Blog will bring you details of those sales plus what to expect from the likes of Ninja, Curry’s and Dunelm, as well as huge savings to be had on new tech and a host of gigs and shows.
Our shopping experts have been picking their favourites and scouring the internet for the best deals such as the Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet is on sale for £59.99 as well as the Liz Earle beauty advent calendar that offers savings on skincare products of over £120.
For shoppers looking to save even more, setting up a free TopCashback account here will give a further £15 sign-up bonus on some sites, which can effectively bring the overall price of a purchase down.
Check the on TopCashback to see which retailers are covered. With this savvy saving, shoppers can effectively reduce the price of items, like this Checked Hooded Duffle Coat With Wool which is £63 at M&S after cashback.
When is Black Friday 2025?
Black Friday officially falls on 28 November 2025. Traditionally, Black Friday was a high street sales event following Thanksgiving, which falls on the Thursday.
Now, Black Friday is a seasonal sales event, both online and offline, with most retailers slashing prices for a couple of weeks. Shoppers can expect big discounts through much of November, including Cyber Monday on 1 December.
Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Wednesday, and if you have something specific you are looking for, or have a great recommendation of your own, let us know in the comments or email tom.canning@reachplc.com
Tom Canning
That Oodie Black Friday sale
The Oodie Black Friday sale is a fun place to start and as you’ll be aware I’m regularly writing about ways to keep warm while working from home.
The oversized wearable blanket firm has has officially launched its Black Friday sale with savings of up to 50% across the cosy brand’s most popular styles.
Otter Sleep Tee, now £35, was £55 (Oodie)
Until 11pm on November 27, shoppers can grab everything from the best-selling wearable blankets to winter ready puffers for less on the site.
Some of our favourites include the Purple Oodie Original, now £32.50, down from £65, which is available in S/M and ‘One Size Fits Most’. The brand’s Hello Kitty Bow Sherpa Dressing Gown is down to £44.50 from £89.
KEY EVENT
Black Friday sales: Ninja, Morphy Richards, Argos and what we know so far
Here I’ll keep an eye on retailers and when their sales are expected to go live.
Morphy Richards Black Friday sale is live.
Dunelm’s Black Friday event isn’t yet live, but the retailer does have free home delivery on orders over £60.
Ninja’s sale isn’t yet live, but brand has launched its Black Friday 2025 page on its website, with the option for shoppers to sign up to a newsletter for updates. In 2024 Ninja launched its Black Friday sales around Friday, November 29, although email subscribers were granted access to deals earlier.
LookFantastic has launched its Black Friday reductions, with 20% off almost everything.
Argos has already launched some early offers. The retailer has a sale page that’s up and running, where customers can browse the early deals and find out information about when items can be delivered and what qualifies for free delivery.
Tom Canning
Good morning and welcome back
Hello and welcome to Wednesday on the Live Blog, I should come up with a cool name for it. Bloggy McBlogface or something.
Maybe not. Hopefully you are well rested though for another day of deals and bargain hunting. If you have something specific you are looking for, or have a great recommendation of your own, let me know in the comments or email tom.canning@reachplc.com
