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Claudia Winkleman has been the host of The Traitors since its launch in 2022, admitting she has now become ‘obsessed ‘ with the show, but one contestant has revealed what she’s like off screen

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A former contestant on The Traitors has revealed what iconic host Claudia Winkleman is really like. Many fans of the hit BBC show will remember Paul Gorton as the cunning Traitor from 2024.

He managed to “murder” a fan favourite on the show and even initially found himself considered a well trusted Faithful. Paul however was eventually banished from the castle during one of the most intense round tables to date.

It paved the way for fellow Traitor Harry Clark to secure the prize pot in the final. Now in its fourth year The Traitors sees two teams, the Faithful and the Traitors, battling it out for a £120,000 prize pot.

Since its launch, the BBC One series has been presented by former Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia. The 53-year-old’s theatrical persona and deadpan commentary on the show have made her a favourite with fans.

And Paul says the humour fans see on screen seeps into Claudia’s personality off camera. Speaking to Heat, he said: “She’s a full-on stand-up comedian.

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“Like, she is the funniest, driest person and an extraordinary woman. I’m so glad that she is getting her own chat show off the back of it – I still think there’s so much more that people haven’t seen from her.”

Last month it was announced that Claudia would be launching a new BBC chat show in the spring. It will be produced by the same company that makes The Graham Norton Show.

Claudia said: “I can’t quite believe it and I’m incredibly grateful to the BBC for this amazing opportunity. I’m obviously going to be awful, that goes without saying, but I’m over the moon they’re letting me try.”

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And while her career continues to take off, Paul says Claudia still occasionally keeps in touch with the former contestants from The Traitors. He says he gets the “odd message every now and again” and occasionally sees the TV presenter leaving a comment or like on Instagram.

Paul, 37, however says Claudia really showed her true colours when he bumped into her at the Royal Albert Hall last year. He said: “Claudia came over and said, ‘How are your kids? I love them,’ and you think, ‘Oh you’re invested in me. You’re not just a host and then you disappear.”

While The Traitors now pulls in millions of viewers each episode, Claudia admits she never thought it would be such a success. Speaking to Grazia magazine , she said: “We didn’t foresee this.

“We went to Scotland with the amazing people who make it and a pair of red fingerless gloves and gave it our best shot. I think people like it because the psychology is extraordinary – just watching people work out whether they’re being lied to. The dynamics feel addictive. I’m completely obsessed.”

Golden Globe winner Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a taxi driver.

The 59-year-old actor is said to have attacked and “made criminal threats toward” the motorist in Los Angeles on Monday morning. Police attended reports of an assault on a person, thought to have been working as a ride-hail taxi driver for a well-known app, in the Hollywood Hills area of the city at just after midnight.

A man who had entered the cab there was arrested at the scene and police reports now confirm this was Sutherland, known for portraying Jack Bauer in drama 24 between 2001 and 2010, and as a cameo in 2014.

The Los Angeles Police Department said the man was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats, and has since been released from jail on a $50,000 (£37,000) bond.

Sutherland’s first court appearance is scheduled for Monday February 2, according to jail records. Documents published by the authorities also state the taxi driver did not sustain any injuries which required medical treatment at the time. It is also unclear what led to the alleged altercation after the actor got in the cab near Hollywood Hills, an affluent neighbourhood home to many celebrities.

The star, born in London, had forged himself a successful career in Los Angeles since moving there in the 1980s. He starred in coming-of-age drama film Stand by Me in the US in 1986 and since gained applaudits — and won awards — for his role in 24, a drama series on Fox.

Father-of-one Sutherland also starred in The Lost Boys and Young Guns, and appeared in 1992 movie A Few Good Men, directed by Rob Reiner, with whom he worked on Stand by Me eight years prior. He is the son of Hollywood acting luminary Donald Sutherland.

The Mirror has today approached Sutherland’s representatives for comment.

Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield, who was in The West Wing for seven years, turned himself in Tuesday to authorities in New Mexico, US, to face child sex abuse charges

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This is the mugshot of The West Wing actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse.

The star, who won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 1991 for his role in Thirtysomething, handed himself in to authorities on Tuesday to face the charges. These stem from allegations Busfield, 68, he inappropriately touched a minor on the set of a TV series he was directing.

Authorities in Albuquerque, New Mexico, issued a warrant for the actor’s arrest on Friday on two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse. A criminal complaint alleges the acts occurred on the set of the series The Cleaning Lady, which was filmed in Albuquerque.

Now police in the city have released a custodial image of Busfield, who is a father of three, as they continue to investigate the claims. According to a video obtained by publications in the US, Busfield insisted: “I did not do anything to those little boys” when he was processed at the police station.

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Busfield, who played senior White House Correspondent Danny Concannon in The West Wing between 1999 and 2006, allegedly groomed the boys on the set of The Cleaning Lady, in which he starred and directed. The star, also known for his roles in Field of Dreams and Thirtysomething, continues to deny the allegations.

According to a copy of the warrant obtained by media in the US, Busfield touched one boy three times on private areas over his clothes when he was seven. Then the star touched him five or six times when the boy was eight.

The child reportedly didn’t tell anyone about the alleged abuse because he feared Busfield — who he apparently called “Uncle Tim” — would get mad. A second boy claimed Busfield inappropriately touched him over two years, without specifying where, as he worked on the show that ran until 2025, according to The Sun US.

The alleged abuse took place between November 2022 and spring 2024. At one point, Busfield allegedly kissed the child on the face as he got a haircut in the hair and makeup trailer, the criminal complaint states. The boys’ mum reported it to social services in October 2025.

Busfield, born in Lansing, Michigan, allegedly told cops it was “highly likely” he had some sort of “physical contact” with the children. According to reports, he said: “I don’t remember it, if it happened. I don’t remember overtly tickling the boys ever, but it wouldn’t be uncommon for me.”

Gordon Ramsay was every inch the proud dad and was happy to show it as he beamed in a number of snaps shared from his daughter Holly’s wedding day to Olympian Adam Peaty last month

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Gordon Ramsay left his followers in tears as he shared a sweet look at his daughter Holly’s wedding to Adam Peaty. All eyes were on the newlyweds following a highly public fallout between the Olympian and his parents.

But all seems well with his new in-laws with the famous chef sharing a gushing tribute a reel of snaps from the big day last month, including a snap of the chef holding a microphone and delivering his now-famous speech. Posting on Instagram, an emotional Gordon described the day as a “moment I’ll never ever forget”.

He gushed: “One of the most exciting car journeys ever in a father’s life is on the way to the Church with your beautiful daughter, incredible conversations and helping her to stay calm and relaxed ahead of our walk down the aisle, @hollyramsaypeaty @adamramsaypeaty @tanaramsay a moment I’ll never ever forget.”

Both Adam and Gordon’s daughter Holly were quick to repay the sentiment in the comments section, with Holly saying: “I love you dad xx,” and Adam simply sharing three white love hearts.

Among the photos uploaded was Gordon and his daughter clutching each other’s hands on the journey to the ceremony. The was also a snap of the proud dad having a dance with his daughter in the evening party.

Other uploads showed Gordon and wife Tana with their daughter, and Gordon clearly enjoying sharing his speech with the crowd. The last image seemingly showed Gordon and Holly sharing the first dance together.

A number of followers shared memes of people in tears, while another wrote about Holly: “Okay but your dress.” After sharing a crying emoji face, they continued: “So beautiful! I hope to find something like it!”

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Shortly after the ceremony at Bath Abbey, Gordon explained there was a tough moment on the day. Appearing on This Morning earlier this month, Gordon defended his explosive father of the bride speech and said it was ‘perfect.’

The chef admitted it had been a “tough” gig to do but feels he stood up to the task at the star-studded nuptials where the likes of David and Victoria Beckham were in attendance.

Admitting he was a “hot mess” – while praising his jaw-dropping speech, Gordon told Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard on the show: “Being a dad of three daughters, you dream of that moment. I was a hot mess but the speech was perfect, it went well. You’ve got to be warm and emotional but it was a tough gig.”

And it was a speech that is said to have made onlookers cry. His eldest daughter Tilly added: “I was sat in his room for an hour as he was just reading through it. It was just like going through everything, but no tweaks were needed. It was perfect. It made everybody cry.

“It was so emotional but so incredible to see her and Adam so happy. It was a big day for all of us.” The Strictly Come Dancing star went on to describe the entire day as being “perfect”.

The Sun reported that in his father of the bride speech Gordon remarked on how beautiful Holly was and told Adam that he was a “lucky man: saying: “Look at Tana and that’s what you have to look forward to” then told his daughter: “Shame you don’t have the same.”

The former Coronation Street star, 41, posed with his teenage daughter Scarlett, to announce some major news in a post on Instagram.

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Ryan Thomas is tonight celebrating “one of the best days of my life”. The former Coronation Street star, 41, posed with his teenage daughter Scarlett, to announce some major news in a post on Instagram.

He wrote: “Today is one of the best days of my life. Watching my little girl sign a record deal is a moment I will cherish forever” before outlining a weird quirk of fate pointed out by the Waterloo Road actress, his daughter with ex Tina O’Brien.

He said: “The stars were all aligned today. As we turned up at the restaurant to sign the deal Scarlett said ‘I’ve been here before dad!!’ & then we found this video. Stood on the chair in front of all her family singing ‘ A million Dreams ‘ & here we are 5 years later making her dream come true.”

Scarlett – who plays Izzy Charles in Waterloo Road – shared a clip of her signing paperwork in a restaurant today, writing: “Wow what an experience I have had so far and what an experience I’m about to have, I am beyond grateful for this amazing opportunity.

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“Today was a life changing moment for me, I’ve been working hard behind the scenes but I can now finally share it with you all. I can’t wait for what this year brings, hopefully some amazing music xxx.”

Scarlett often shows off her vocal talents on her TikTok page.

Last year she revealed that she hadn’t taken her high school exams, telling fans: “I’m watching everyone get their GCSE results today, wondering if I could’ve had good results but I will forever wonder.”

In the online debate that followed over whether she should sit exams, dad Ryan attempted to end the chatter by asking: “Is it even anyone’s business or concern though?”