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A long-time friend of Bradley Walsh has revealed what he really is like when the cameras stop rolling in response to claims that he “corpses deliberately” on The Chase.

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Bradley Walsh’s friend and former colleague has revealed what it’s been like to work alongside the presenter of The Chase for more than 40 years. The ITV quiz program has been under the leadership of the 64-year-old host since its launch in 2009.

Bradley has a tendency to laugh at the chasers and contestants and has been known to be hysterics over funny questions and responses. He has never been one to take things too seriously.

When he couldn’t contain his laughter over a question about German skier Fanny Chmelar, one of his most memorable moments occurred.

Bradley clarified his position by saying he doesn’t know what will happen next after some viewers accused him of fake reacting.

He explained that “I actually play the game, not I do them,” and that I do it as it is. It’s much better if I get a response, not worse.

During an appearance on Laura Hamilton’s Mile Fly Club podcast, he added: “I’ll read what’s on the autocue and half the time, I don’t realise what I’ve said,” reports the Express.

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Bradley continued to discuss the infamous Fanny Chmelar incident by saying, “And people still believe I’m corpsing deliberately but I’m not, that’s actually me laughing, I had no idea that was]coming] up.”

Joe Pasquale, a long-time friend, claimed that The Chase host and host are the same on and off the screen.

The comedian made it clear that Brad is what you see and that he does what he says he will. What you see is what you get with Brad, according to the comedian.

We’ve been dating for 40 years, and I’m a couple with Shane Richie and Brian Conley, and we all started out together, which is great about the Prat Pack tour.

Bradley recently appeared on Beat The Chasers as the new quizmaster, which off course coincides with their joint touring.

Joe became known as Maverick after appearing in a special one-off episode.

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Joe was given strict instructions before revealing his true self to the Chasers, audiences, and especially Bradley.

He explained how he had traveled extensively while wearing a disguise and how he had known Bradley for 40 years. Practically just before filming, we had been on the road together. He is aware of my movements and inner workings.

The producer instructed me to remain calm because I speak very slowly and am physically aggressive. “Don’t move, just keep really still and talk very slowly so he doesn’t think it’s you,” he said. So I had to work it out.

The comedian, thankfully, was able to keep his identity a secret, leaving the presenter “genuinely surprised” by his revelation.

When questioned about whether the host’s deception was true, he responded, “He’s like my big brother. He’s never angry with me.”

Joe is appearing in Swansea Grand’s Aladdin until 4 January 2026. The Chase: Celebrity Christmas Special broadcasts tonight at 5.35pm on ITV.

Bonnie Blue and her family enjoyed a much quieter Christmas thanks to her legal issues in Indonesia, which included roast potato accidents and a typically divisive breakfast.

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Bonnie Blue has settled in for the holiday season by sharing her unusual Christmas Day routine with fans after a dramatic year, even by her standards.

After receiving fines for traffic violations, the controversial adult film star, who has gained notoriety for her extreme sex stunts, was recently deported from Bali and prohibited from entering Indonesia for ten years. Bonnie, who goes by the name Tia Billinger, appeared unfazed by her recent legal issues when she documented her December 25th on TikTok, starting her day with a breakfast of leftover Chinese takeaway.

Bonnie, 26, made the insult of many in the comments section when she showed off the carton of food to her followers. Then, Bonnie, who donned pajamas, could open presents with her family and make fun of a talented T-shirt with the message “I’d dropkick a child for a PepsiMax.” A Highland cow teddy, a skin serum, “delectable” pyjamas, a fluffy robe from her grandma, and more gifts were provided.

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Then it was onto the Christmas dinner prep, with Bonnie seen bantering with her sister Summer as she rustled up some roasties. Joking that Summer “had one job, roast potatoes”, Bonnie revealed: “So far, the oven has broke, and Summer was meant to boil the potatoes for 10 minutes, she did it for an hour so now they’re now a little bit mushy.

She continued, “She had one job. We’ll be able to continue with this because we ordered enough Chinese last night. And we now have to bring our Christmas dinner to people’s homes so they can prepare it for us.

However, Bonnie openly acknowledged she had “nothing” to add to the family feast despite her quick criticism of Summer for her culinary cliches. Bonnie’s family was left dealing with all sorts of ordinary Christmas Day chaos as a result of their disastrous roasting attempt, just like many families across the nation.

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Bonnie remarked, “What else has gone wrong? ” Two left feet are grandmother’s shoes. Dad became ill and nearly cried after we tricked him into believing the bathroom had fallen through.

Although the family eventually sat around the table for a “beautiful” dinner, Christmas dinner initially appeared to be “unlikely.” Then, while visiting her uncle, Bonnie humorously posted a picture of a small dog quipping and staring at her through the window. “Do you ever feel like you’re being watched? “

Bonnie, who had been cooped back up at home, was seen using what appeared to be a fun craft kit to make her own bouncy ball. She then finished her video by letting her fans know, “I’m going to watch Homeland and go to bed.” Everyone, Merry Christmas.

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Her most controversial stunt of the year ended with her finding herself imprisoned in Bali earlier this month. Despite just being faced with potentially lengthy prison time, the 26-year-old was seen smiling in photos following her arrest and even being heard making jokes about consuming her content. And it’s thought that her ongoing campaign to stoke outrage may include this startling reaction.

All attention is fuel, according to criminologist Alex Iszatt to the Mirror. Bonnie Blue’s operation thrives on this simple, unwavering formula. The brand is actively amplified by each public complaint, news cycle, and social media debate. Even legal issues are used as promotional material, whether to deflect criticism or direct instructing the audience to “subscribe and find out” as Bali Bali.

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She has shown to be clever enough to dance along the line of the law without vehemently violating it, and her quip that “people are so stupid” is less of a boast than a diagnosis of her method.

Mayah Riaz, who also offers her personal branding expertise, PR to the stars, said, “From a PR standpoint, Bonnie’s choice to take her brand of shock content to Bali feels like someone playing with fireworks and acting surprised when they go off.

“She knows exactly what she is doing. Bali’s strict laws are no secret, which is why this looks less like an accident and more like calculated chaos. For someone whose entire career is built on outrage, the risk was part of the performance. In her world, scandal is not a setback; she uses it as a sales tool.”

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Meghan Markle has been named on a list that includes other “disliked celebs” and is no stranger to receiving criticism from the public.

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Meghan Markle has been featured in a humiliating end-of-year poll, which is another embarrassing circumstance. She has been named one of the most “disliked celebrities” of 2025, according to reports.

After appearing lower down the list in previous years, The Duchess of Sussex has been placed first. The 44-year-old’s fate is decided by the results of the public’s votes, which is a huge blow.

Meghan has been in the top 10 on the list since 2023 however it seems she has moved further up over the years. She and Sean Combs have moved in and out of first place during this time.

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According to Yahoo Entertainment, the list is also a blow for Meghan’s husband Prince Harry who is also placed in the top 10. Users vote in real time which means that the celebrity positions can often change.

Meghan and Harry’s relationship reportedly ended with their 11th publicist in just 5 years, according to reports.

It was revealed last week that Meredith Maines, who worked for the couple for less than a year, will be “pursuing a new opportunity” in 2026 after a year of “inspiring work” with the couple.

Harry and Meghan have also parted ways with US-based PR agency Method Communications, which was hired in June this year to promote the couple’s business and philanthropic endeavours.

In March 2025, Maines began working for the Sussexes as their chief communications officer (CCO). She claimed that the pair’s CCO oversees “all external communications.”

This includes Meghan’s media production company, Archewell Productions, and their joint charity, Archewell Philanthropies, as well as their first-ever launch of Meghan’s lifestyle brand As Ever in April of this year.

It appears that a briefing dispute has broken out since her resignation, with some claiming that Maines’ departure was brought on by a dispute over the deletion of Sussexes’ photos after they attended a party hosted by the Kardashians.

One source told the Daily Mail: “Her tenure has been an absolute disaster. If she did in fact quit then she’s getting out to save face before it gets worse… She’s telling others that she is helping with the transition but this does not scream amicable to me.”

Another responded, saying, “She really enjoyed her time there, but eventually it’s time to leave.” They asked her to continue overseeing the Archewell Foundation transition and other transitions. To accomplish that, she stayed.

Meredith believes she succeeded in her goals. She launched the website, brand, and show. She also persuaded Harry to visit his father in September, which they set out to accomplish.

After a year of inspiring work with Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Archewell, Ms. Maines stated in a statement: “I will be looking for a new opportunity in 2026.” The couple and the team do a great job doing the world, but I have the utmost respect for them and respect for their efforts.

Caroline Peaty was beside herself with grief when she learned that she couldn’t watch her son Adam tie the knot with his now-wife, Holly Ramsay. She had to put on a brave face for her young grandson.

Caroline, Adam Peaty’s mother, allegedly didn’t even have the luxury of crying as she processed the shock, but she was soon discovered that she would no longer be able to attend her son’s wedding.

In a lavish ceremony at Bath Abbey yesterday, Olympian Adam, 31, wed model Holly Ramsay, the daughter of Gordon Ramsay. Although there were more than 200 guests present, including famous people like Victoria Beckham and David, Caroline, 60, was far from the lavish gatherings.

In fact, she and her husband Mark endured the agony of this rejection at home in Staffordshire, where it should have been the most joyful day of their lives. Unfortunately, it’s believed Caroline was informed of her uninvited behavior while caring for her five-year-old grandson George, who Adam shares with his ex-artist ex, Eirianedd Munro.

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Caroline, the devoted grandmother, appeared to have had no choice but to conceal the profound “hurt and betrayal” she felt in front of the young boy when she learned the news while returning George to his mother.

Caroline, the nursery manager, was exempt from Holly’s raunchy hen do at the hip Soho Farmhouse, which took place in November. Caroline was left at home performing grandma duties, which was apparently the “only good thing” she managed to escape the slight while the father of the bride, Gordon, was allegedly snubbed by her daughter-in-law and was allegedly involved in the stag do fun.

In a post shared on Instagram last month, Caroline wrote, “Crying is a way your eyes speak when your mouth can’t explain how broken your heart is.” Protective sister Louise responded to Caroline’s story by exposing Caroline’s ordeal in the comments section at the time.

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The time Caroline spent with her grandson was the only positive thing she [Caroline] gained from such a blow, Louise wrote. She was contacted by Adam while returning him to his mother, and she was informed that she was no longer welcome at the wedding. This was so cruel. Because she didn’t want her grandson to see how upset she was, she had to keep the hurt, betrayal, and pain inside. Talk about “twistering” the knife.

Before his nuptials, Louise reportedly texted nephew Adam a stern ultimatum, just before he said, “I do.” The ice-cold message read, “I hope you never experience the pain your mother has endured, and she loves you still, despite it all,” according to MailOnline. You two deserve a lot of shame. Shame . Remember that you caused your mother such pain that her soul screams on this, your happiest day, and each anniversary of your happiest day.

Meanwhile, Caroline revealed to the Mail about how agonizing she was about missing out on Adam and Holly’s lavish wedding and that she was “beside herself” at the thought of doing it. “They have cut my heart out.

In November, Adam broke his silence and released a statement about the conflict. He continued, “For those who know me personally, you know that I work so hard to improve myself as a person who wants to make the world a better place.

Even in these challenging times, I am continuing to learn about myself and how to become the man I want to be: a good partner, father, businessman, friend, and athlete. We don’t ask for sympathy; instead, Bethany, Holly, and I will get through this. Simply put, we need people to realize that every story has a different storyline. Thank you to those of you who have shown kindness and understanding. It is greatly appreciated. His wife-to-be Holly also shared the post with her 400, 000 followers on social media as a show of solidarity.

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A former The Traitors rival has spoken about Claudia Winkleman’s true nature of collaboration when they made their third appearance on the well-known BBC program.

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A former T.R.T. contestant has admitted that he was taken aback by Claudia Winkleman’s company. Jake Brown, a top-seeded series three champion who shared the £94,600 prize pot with fellow champion Leanne Quigley, revealed he was taken aback when he learned about Claudia’s personality in person.

When asked by The Sun’s TV Mag if Claudia ever breaks character, he replied: “I was taken aback by how normal she is. Claudia’s one of those celebrities who’s even better than she appears on TV.”

Leanne, a fellow contestant, continued, “Claudia’s the ideal host. She wanted to check in with us, but she had to keep the persona, I believe.

The pair’s comments come ahead of the return of the non-celebrity version of The Traitors, airing on the BBC on New Year’s Day, when a new set of contestants will vie for the big cash prize as either a Traitor or Faithful.

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The Traitors has been a smash hit since it first appeared in the UK a few years ago, when it first gained popularity in Europe.

Since 2023, host Claudia has been the show’s beating heart and a key component in its national appeal.

In fact, Claudia, who recently left Strictly Come Dancing alongside Tess Daly, says she still remember the early days of the show before it became a massive success.

She also told the publication: “It started with just a gang of us on a train, carrying fingerless red pleather gloves and a few ceremonial pouches, and I like to still think of it as that tiny show…I’m incredibly lucky and grateful. I have to pinch myself every single time.”

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Claudia was the first choice to host the program, despite her prowess as host.

Speaking on The Rest is Entertainment podcast, Kate Philips admitted they had been looking at other stars, including a popular Scottish actor, before landing on Claudia.

She acknowledged that “we were examining hosts.” Additionally, I noticed that Alan Cumming was authorized to do the American one. He is a well-known Scottish actor, as you may well know.

“So we did actually ask Alan if he would do it, in full disclosure. However, he was unable to participate in our dates because America came first, then we arrived, and he was working a different job, so he was forced to.

Dan Walker posted a few innocent photos on his Instagram account despite being told not to take photos at the Peaty wedding on Saturday. However, his followers were against him.

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With Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay’s wedding day surrounded by drama amid a bitter family feud, Dan Walker has come under fire for his “insensitive” wedding post. The broadcaster attended the extravagant wedding on Saturday (27 December), which took place at the historic Bath Abbey, with a star-studded guest list that excluded all but one member of the Peaty clan.

But while most celebrities stuck to the phone ban, former BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker was slammed for sharing photos from the couple’s big day. The TV and radio star posted two photos of Adam and Holly’s order of ceremony, one with the title page, and another showing the hymn they picked out.

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Dan unintentionally enraged his followers after Adam decided to ban his family, despite the images’ apparent innocence. They labeled him as “insensitive.” Shame he didn’t invite his mother, one fan said.

Another user criticized, “Sorry Dan, but did you actually have to post this?” It might come across as insensitive for those from the Adams family who weren’t there for whatever reason.

A third follower continued, “There is something wrong with celebrities sharing their attendance when the most significant person, regardless of who was right or wrong, is not there.” Let’s hope they don’t let it pass too late. The young will learn.

Meanwhile, another simply asked: “Are some things not kept private?” A fifth disgruntled Instagram user added: “We live in a world where forgiveness is in very short supply. Celebrities will come and go, but you only ever get 1 mum.” Someone else typed: “Unfortunately his mum not there, as a mother she must be so disappointed and hope all the mothers who went felt something for his mum.”

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Not just Adam’s mother was prohibited from the ceremony. His father Mark allegedly insulted him because he was invited to the wedding party, where his sister Bethany was chosen as one of Holly’s bridesmaids, with the condition that he sat behind the plus ones.

Just moments before the ceremony, the family rekindled their feud after the decision was made to exclude them from the festivities. Adam received a furious text message from his aunt Louise, his mother’s sister, as he prepared to tie the knot.

She wrote, “I hope you never experience the pain your mother has endured, and despite it all, she still loves you.” You two deserve a lot of shame. Shame .

“Remember on this, your happiest day, and on each anniversary of your happiest day, that you hurt your mum so deeply her soul screams,” MailOnline reports.

Caroline, Adam’s devastated mother, planned to watch from the crowd while attending the wedding, but decided against it because it would be “too upsetting” for her. She chose to spend her son’s wedding day at her family’s Staffordshire home in Uttoxeter.

Despite the feud, Caroline admitted the door is still open for her son. Speaking to MailOnline she said: “As a mother, all you want your children to do is be happy in their relationships. I’ve not done this to ruin their wedding. It’s their wedding, yes, it’s a happy day – but it needs to be said.

There is nothing I can’t forgive, and I want them to have the best day possible. They are both still loved. And I want to tell Adam to stand by one another.

Don’t forget the other people who are around you just because you love them and find it to be intense. I believe that family should have been a top priority at the wedding because it is such a joyful occasion.

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