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Gold medal winning Olympic heroes Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are set to receive top honours from HM King Charles III this New Year – over 40 years after they triumphed in Sarajevo

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Olympic legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will soon be a Dame and a Sir – as they are expected to recieve titles in the King’s New Year Honours. The duo are national champions – having won gold at the 1984 Winter Olympics, and later bronze at the 1994 Winter Olympics.

Now, after five decades in the rink – and following the end of ITV’s Dancing On Ice – the pair are set to be rewarded by His Majesty King Charles III. Next week, the monarch will issue special titles to a number of individuals to celebrate their astonishing contributions to the nation.

Nottinghamshire star Jayne, 68, and 67-year-old Christopher – who is from the same county – are among names expected to be called to receive their rewards. The new titles follow on from previous honours that had been granted by the late Queen Elizabeth II, as the pair received MBEs in 1981 and OBEs in 2000.

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Now The Sun has reported that “[They] will now [be] made a Dame and Knight in the New Year. Their gongs are a recognition of a lifetime of service to figure skating which has won them millions of fans, including royalty.” The Mirror has contacted a representative of the ice skating legends for comment.

The late Queen Elizabeth II reportedly sent Torvill and Dean a personal telegram following their 1984 gold medal win. The late monarch wrote: “Many congratulations on your superb performance which I watched with great pleasure and which brought you such a well-deserved gold medal.”

While the winter sport athletes were said to be greatly touched by the message – and were awestruck when they met her years later while receiving past honours. The Sun quotes Christopher saying: “It was quite a journey meeting the Queen on these occasions. She was a wonderful, wonderful woman and monarch.”

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He even recalled writing to her soon before her death in 2022 – and being floored when she wrote back. He said: “I was so touched. I didn’t even expect to get a reply. I think we all hold our heads higher when we are abroad because of what the Queen represented.” He added: “Everybody around the world knows about the monarch. I think we are all proud of that, wherever we go.”

The news of new titles marks the end of a mixed year for Torvill and Dean – which began with a damp note as ITV mercifully axed Dancing On Ice after it had been on the air on and off since 2006. The skating contest saw celebrities get matched with professional ice skaters and learn to pull off daring routines in front of a panel of judges – which included the Olympic icons.

But by the 2025 season, viewership had nosedived to three million – a steep decline from the heady days when the show would enjoy audiences in excess of 10 million. And the series was also something of collateral damage to the Phillip Schofield scandal – as he was forced to quit ITV after being found to have lied about an affair with a much younger colleague from his job on This Morning.

Earlier this year, the duo embarked on a farewell tour as they danced on ice for fans up and down the country for the last time. During a performance in April, fans were horrified when Jayne suffered a terrifying fall while on the rink. However, she quickly brushed herself off and continued the remainder of the show with her co-star.

Following the incident, Christopher told the audience: “Thank you so much. As you can see, sometimes it gets scary out here. Scary, scary – for Jayne anyway.” He went on to thank fans for attending their final tour.

Christopher said: “It has been a terrific show and thank you to my wonderful skaters here and to Jayne. We are really honoured that you spend your time to come out and see us on a Sunday afternoon and share some of our 50-year career highlights. It’s been so memorable and we will always remember today. Thank you for your memories everyone.”

The talented duo, who rose to fame with their performance at the 1984 Winter Olympics, kicked off their final tour in April. Christopher and Jayne first came together in 1975 before stunning at the Olympics. Their farewell tour, titled Torvill and Dean: Our Last Dance, ran until the early months of the summer.

After their final show in July, the pair shared footage of themselves partaking in their final skate and uploaded the video to Instagram. They wrote in an emotional caption: “Farewell to the ice. Thank you for all the wonderful memories #OurLastDance.”

Melissa Suffield, who played Lucy Beale on the BBC soap from 2004 to 2010, has revealed details about a health problem that caused her to lose weight and confidence.

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Former EastEnders star Melissa Carter has opened up about her struggles and non-acceptance of living with a health condition. The 33-year-old former actress is best known for playing Lucy Beale on the BBC soap from from 2004 to 2010.

The mother-of-one has reinvented herself as a self-help and health guru since quitting the soap and acting in general. The Confident Mama, the TV personality, encourages fans and followers to love their bodies.

Melissa, who acted under the name Melissa Suffield, has also revealed that she was diagnosed with SIBO in 2023. The digestive tract is affected when too many bacteria migrate from the large to the small intestine, leading to discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, diarrhea, and maladsorption of nutrients.

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This month, Melissa marked her two year anniversary of being diagnosed on the condition – and acknowledged that she does wonder what she did wrong that provoked the health issue to form. Writing in a post on Instagram, she wrote: “Today is a tough day. This day 2 years ago, me and River got sick with whatever the infection was that gave me SIBO. From the next day onwards, I was symptomatic, and I have basically been unwell ever since.

I constantly replay that day in my head. What if we had not taken the train that day? What if we hadn’t eaten out? Suppose we had stayed at home. How different would my current life be. Without my will, I wouldn’t have lost more than 3 stone. Without the magic remedy that would make me feel better, I wouldn’t have spent more than £20,000 looking for solutions. I’ve never been more alone or anxious than I’ve ever been. I wouldn’t be concerned about traveling farther than a mile from my house. Without altering who I am as a person, the very core of who I am would not have changed.

She continued, “I don’t like to dwell on the past in this way because it’s really bad because it’s really bad, but on days like today, crap anniversaries, it’s really hard not to. Therefore, I’ll try to reframe it.

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She continued, “I wouldn’t have learned a lot about nutrition, medicine, and the digestive system without getting SIBO.” I wouldn’t have been able to assist literally hundreds of you who claimed that my content helped them learn about SIBO and that they had to share their stories. Without the opportunity to band the drum and raise awareness for the numerous sufferers who receive little help, I wouldn’t have had the chance to do so. Without that, I wouldn’t have understood my potential strength.

The EastEnders alum rounded off her post, writing defiantly: “So ultimately, as much as I with this hadn’t happened to me, you bet your ass I’m going to use it as a force for good.” SIBO is described by the NHS as a common condition, caused by “the presence of excessive numbers of bacteria in the small bowel causing gastrointestinal symptoms.” The condition can also be controlled through medicine.

Melissa has gained a sizable following online thanks to her encouragement to love oneself and the human body. And she regrets having a bad image and has been deeply personal about her problems.

She shared a number of images from her recent post that show her in a bikini while positioning herself in a position that “rolls” formed on her body.

One of her biggest regrets was asking Robert to delete photos of her with River when he was younger because I didn’t like how I looked, the actress, who is married to cruise director Robert Brendan, wrote in. Family vacations Holidays . big events I’m sure I’m never there, but there are photos of everyone else.

“It sucks to look back and not see yourself. So take it from me. This Christmas, be in the picture. Even if your jumper feels tight. Even if you ate more than you planned. Even if auntie Karen made an unhelpful comment (I feel like we all know an auntie Karen, don’t we?) Because one day, those photos won’t be about how you looked, they’ll be about who was there”

Be a part of the memory, she urged her followers. Give yourself the joy you deserve. Keep in mind these difficult times of your old. When you’re no longer with them, leave something to look back on to your loved ones.

Her post struck a chord with fans – with many responding with positive messages of their own. One typed: “Thank you for showing the world not to be embarrassed by your body no-one knows what we go through and your body is a beautiful thing so embrace it.” And another commented: “And the best part is the natural, real photos are the most beautiful!”

Siobhan Finneran, the star of Happy Valley, and Don Gilet, the actor from Death in Paradise, have spoken about their decision to keep their homes separate in different cities.

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Happy Valley star Siobhan Finneran, 59, has offered a rare glimpse into her relationship with Death in Paradise actor Don Gilet, 58, revealing why the pair have chosen to maintain separate households.

Siobhan and Don first met while working together on the crime drama The Loch on ITV, where they played DCI Lauren Quigley and Blake Albrighton, a forensic psychologist.

Around a year afterwards, in 2018, their professional connection developed into something more romantic. Yet Siobhan calls Saddleworth home, whilst her other half, Don, is based in north London.

Siobhan insists that she and the DI Mervin Wilson actor handle each other perfectly despite the geographical disparity, noting that Don spends the majority of his time abroad, filming Death in Paradise in Guadeloupe.

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Speaking to The Times, she said: “That’s just the way it is, isn’t it? That’s how it’s always been. And he’s out of the country for seven months a year doing Death in Paradise anyway.”

Siobhan also disclosed that she traveled to the French Caribbean island, which she describes as an “amazing place,” to see Don while he is working.

The Protection actress quickly refuted the notion that they were a “power couple,” admitting that they can be “hopeless” when attempting to organize themselves and jokingly said, “I’ve never heard that one before.

We are both on the air,” she continued. Other than that, we are fairly typical. You wouldn’t believe this morning that we were just trying to leave the house on time. Hopeless .

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Siobhan first made hints about her romance with Don after months of speculation when she eloquently referred to the actor as “my fella” during a conversation with The Guardian.

Prior to making their relationship official, the couple had previously been photographed holding hands at various showbiz gatherings.

For the Death in Paradise Christmas Special, Don will play DI Mervin Wilson once more on television.

For the festive episode, he will be joined by James Baxter, Kate Ashfield, Pearl Mackie, and Josie Lawrence.

The BBC One and iPlayer Christmas Special “Death in Paradise” airs on Sunday, December 28th, at 8:30 p.m.

After seeing this one tiny romantic detail in one of their Christmas photos together, Love Island fans believe Luca Bish is about to propose to Grace Jackson.

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Love Island All Stars runners-up Grace Jackson and Luca Bish have set tongues wagging after fans spotted a clue in their festive Instagram post which prompted speculation that a proposal could be on the horizon.

The couple, who met on the ITV2 dating series earlier this year, shared a carousel of snaps from their first Christmas together on Sunday.

Grace and Luca were seen posing in white before taking a cold walk in front of their Christmas tree in matching outfits.

However, one particular image caught the attention of their loyal fans. A close-up of a padlock with the words “Luca and Grace Paris January 2026” was one of the photos Grace shared.

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Followers immediately began to speculate about the romantic significance of the image.

Some people appear to be certain that Luca will pop the question at the start of the upcoming year after fans post their theories in the comment section.

One person posted “Paris 2026,” along with a number of ring emojis, while the other wrote, “Merry 1st Christmas together Luca &amp, Grace,… hmm, what’s happening in Paris in January”? “teasing us”

Since leaving the villa, Grace and Luca haven’t responded directly to the rumors.

After All Stars was over, the couple’s romance blossomed, and Luca made headlines with his lavish girlfriend proposal on a trip to Abu Dhabi.

Will you be my girlfriend? was the theme of his romantic arrangement for Grace.

However, the grand gesture also attracted criticism from some fans, who were quick to point out similarities to the way Luca asked his former Love Island girlfriend Gemma Owen to be exclusive during their original stint on the show.

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Despite the minor backlash, those close to the couple’s relationship appear to be very well-liked. Reuben Collins, Grace’s ex, recently shared his thoughts on the new romance with her during her first Love Island appearance.

He stated at the Nominal Fashion Show in London, “Luca seems cool, and he seems like a great guy.” like congratulations, as if I were just stoked for them.

He added: “And I like Grace, she’s a good girl, like I expect nothing less for her, she deserves the best.” Grace and Luca narrowly missed out on winning Love Island All Stars, finishing second behind Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman in a surprise twist.

Grace and Luca had initially been predicted to win, but fans believe a shocking revelation just 24 hours before the live final may have stifled their chances.

Dumped islander Olivia Hawkins claimed she had seen a message in which Grace allegedly said she would “do whatever it takes” to win, which Grace firmly denied.

Family Farm, a season three finale, followed the lives of former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher, his wife Liz, and their four children once more.

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Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz have faced a challenging time following a “devastating” fire, but the couple have now shared a “huge” update.

Last October, the family of six were enjoying some downtime away from their farm when they received a distressing call from a neighbour about a fire at their farmhouse. The fire rendered their home uninhabitable, forcing them to seek temporary accommodation. However, more than a year later, the family has returned to their cherished farm.

Kelvin Fletcher stated in the season three finale of Fletchers’ Family Farm, “This one’s huge.” After renting out after a fire in the farmhouse for a year, we’re finally taking delivery of our new lodge.

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Liz shared her harsh realities of dealing with the aftermath of the fire after the first portion of their new temporary home on wheels arrived.

She stated, “These things, dealing with the fire, take so long as you can ever imagine. It’s a full-time job, trying to do everything, including the surveys. Additionally, we haven’t even begun the process of removing the house and beginning the construction work.

So this just seems to work a little more effectively, a little more effectively, and less likely to require us to be in two places at once, despite being temporary.

The hardest part of our relationship this year has been feeling so disconnected as a family, Kelvin continued. We are so happy that we can go back to the farm and get back together.

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Liz jokingly described their current housing situation as a “posh caravan” in a lighthearted manner, exclaiming relief and excitement over this significant change.

The best feeling comes from returning to the farm 24/7.

Kelvin acknowledged the “challenge” that lies ahead as they move forward with this exciting chapter of their journey in a voiceover.

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Our desire to return to the farm has finally begun, despite a long journey. But before we can move on, we must adapt to lodge life, which presents a whole new set of challenges.

There are six of us, Liz said, not your typical caravan.

She then enthusiastically stated, “When we do the renovation, we’re here, we’re on site, we’re back, and it’ll just take the edge off of the upset of the fire,” “I think.” We’re back on the farm.