Comedian Alan Carr poked fun at his fellow Celebrity Traitors star as he shared a video to Instagram where he taunted Paloma Faith over her ‘murder’ on the hit reality show
Alan Carr took aim at Paloma Faith as he made a cheeky reference to her “murder” in a new video.
Alan took to social media to poke fun at the singer after killing her off on Celebrity Traitors, despite fans being left gobsmacked by the decision. Posting on Instagram, Alan shared a video where he was seen washing up a bowl and taking his rubbish out while wearing a khaki anorak pulled up over his head and carrying a water bottle.
Alan added the soundtrack of Paloma’s hit Only Love Can Hurt Like This to the video as he mocked her and whispered to the camera “I think there’s something on your face.” Alan captioned the post writing, “It’s not just the bins I’m taking out tonight. Traitor mode activated.”
Fans then flocked to comment on the post as they showed their support for the comedian. One wrote, “Alan you are the best thing to happen to TV this year. I had tears rolling down my face with laughter!”
A second said, “2 episodes in and it’s amazing!!!!! I really hope they don’t catch you out because you’re so funny!” A third shared, “I can’t stop laughing, Alan, you are so unserious and I flipping love it.”
A fourth commented, “I can’t believe you killed Paloma. You are so naughty and I love it.” A fifth posted, “Eeee you’re so funny in this….you can’t keep a straight face.”
Fans of Celebrity Traitors were bewildered by Alan’s decision to ‘murder’ best pal, Paloma, on the second episode of the much-loved series. Alan and fellow traitors Jonathan Ross and Cat Burns were told they had to commit their first murder in plain sight.
It was then revealed that they must touch the face of the Faithful they want to murder, with them deciding Alan was the most unsuspecting for the job. Viewers watched on in shock as he touched the face of singer Paloma, who was left gutted with her early departure.
However, she didn’t learn of her fate straight away as her ‘slow death’ meant she had to ‘attend her own funeral’ as an iconic challenge returned.
At the beginning of the year, months before the celebrities filmed for the BBC One series, Alan opened up about how Paloma nearly ‘killed’ him after she served a lamb dish at his home.
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Alan shared the experience during an appearance on her Mad, Sad and Bad podcast. A clip shared on Instagram teased, “I gave @chattyman @ adele and her dog food poisoning and will never live it down.”
Alan said, “You keep mentioning food poisoning. Are we going to mention when you nearly killed me? […] And you nearly killed Adele’s dog.” Paloma replied, “I know we make a joke of it but I did feel bad for ages about that.”
Ant Middleton’s furious rant at UK military leaders has reportedly led to the Ministry of Defence taking rare legal action against the former SAS: Who Dares Wins star
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Ant Middleton to be sued for ‘spilling secrets’ after rant at military chiefs(Image: Channel 4)
Ant Middleton has taken to social media to launch a furious rant at the military top brass who are suing him for allegedly spilling special forces secrets.
The Ministry of Defence are said to be taking legal action against the former soldier and SAS: Who Dares Wins star for breach of contract. This is understood to be a rare course of action and relates to a series of social media posts Middleton uploaded about his time in the Special Forces.
In a message posted to X, Middleton wrote: “An organisation so secretive that can’t keep a secret! I smell cow s***. It’s been compromised for a while now. Sad but true! I’ll sort this s*** out soon enough!”
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A source told The Sun that none of this is connected to his time as chief instructor on SAS: Who Dares Wins. Military chiefs have lodged papers at the High Court, in a case listed as Ministry of Defence vs Middleton and filed under ‘Contract – Part 7 Claim – Breach of Contract’.
“Special Forced contracts were changed some years ago to include a non-disclosure clause,” the source said. “This is an extremely rare move for the MoD to take.
“The action doesn’t relate to his TV appearances or books or work as an honorary cadet Captain. It is focused on a series of social media posts about the Special Forces.”
The MoD introduced a confidentiality agreement to their contracts in 1996, after two former soldiers, Andy McNab and Chris Ryan, released books that detailed a mission behind enemy lines that went wrong in Iraq.
The confidentiality agreement was designed to prevent the publication of any more accounts of undercover missions without the permission of senior officers.
A lot of Middleton’s social media posts are political. He has been clear about his intention to become the next mayor of London. He wrote on social media last week: “I will not rest until I am in a position of power/influence to implement drastic safety and security measures to ensure that our children can thrive free from dangerous groups and individuals. I will make Great Britain safe again! I’m working on solutions as we speak…”
In another he wrote: “I will prioritise Christian culture and identity above any other culture. Christianity must be predominant and celebrated over anything else in the whole country. It must take centre pride.
“Fit into our umbrella, and you will see that these boundaries are fair and they have worked for the last 1,000 to 2,000 years! The reason it’s not working right now is because the British cultural umbrella is close to collapse!”
The Mirror contacted his reps for comment.
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Some of 2025’s best jewellery advent calendars have already launched and can save you hundreds of pounds on accessories for the festive season; here’s are our 6 favourites to shop
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Shop the best jewellery advent calendars for 2025(Image: Getty Images)
Whilst beauty fanatics have a whole host of different beauty advent calendars to choose from every year, fashion lovers often have a little less to pick from. However this year has already seen more jewellery advent calendars than ever launched, and they’re perfect for building up an impressive accessory collection throughout the festive season.
From gold to silver, luxury to more affordable, there’s so many to choose from it can be hard to know where to start. So we’ve picked six of our favourite ones to shop this year, and they’re all available now.
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Sif Jakobs Essenza Advent Calendar – £268
Sif Jakobs has launched a new range of jewellery advent calendars for 2025, and for the first time ever you can get the Essenza Advent Calendar. The £268 calendar contains either 18k gold plated or rhodium plated 925 sterling silver pieces, which have been handpicked by Sif Jakobs. Unlike traditional advent calendars with 24 doors, there are only four drawers on this one, designed to be revealed each Sunday in the lead up to Christmas Day.
If you want to create a beautiful and cohesive jewellery set rather than opening random pieces, Coeur de Lion’s advent calendar is the one for you. Another one with just four doors, each week you’ll open up a new addition to your set until you reach Christmas Day, when you’ll be left with a complete set featuring a necklace, bracelet and two pairs of earrings.
Estella Bartlett Advent Calendar – £195
Available in both gold and silver, the Estella Bartlett advent calendar is an absolute joy for jewellery lovers. With 12 different pieces to open, there’s designs that’ll suit everyone’s style from chunky chains and beaded necklaces to statement earrings. You’ll even get £30 gift voucher included in your calendar, so you can redeem it against anything else you want from the website, or use it as a gift for someone else.
24 Days of Accessorize Christmas Advent Calendar – £45
The perfect pick for anyone on a tight budget, Accessorize’s 24 day advent calendar is packed with all kinds of sparkly additions to your Christmas outfits. Worth £96, there’s bracelets, necklaces, earrings and hair accessories behind each door, with designs that’ll suit everyone’s style.
Bohomoon 2025 Advent Calendar – £149
Bohomoon is known for its ultra-affordable and designer-inspired jewellery, and this year’s advent calendar is no exception. Despite being worth £350 it’s priced at just £149, and includes a carefully chosen collection of accessories that’ll bring some sparkle to your festive countdown.
As well as some of Bohomoon’s best sellers, it’s also got four unreleased, exclusive items, with the box itself transforming into a handy jewellery box that’s lined with velvet to store all your new pieces in.
Astrid & Miyu 24 Day Advent Calendar – £695
A firm favourite amongst celebs, Astrid & Miyu’s jewellery has been spotted on everyone from Kate Middleton to Holly Willoughby, and now the brand has launched a whole range of jewellery advent calendars . Although they range from £345 for a 12 day one to £1350 solid gold calendar, our favourite from the range is the 24 Day one.
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It’s a splurge at £695, but it contains a huge £1655 worth of pieces, plus a £50 voucher to spend online and in-store and a box that doubles as an elegant jewellery box.
While performing to a sold-out crowd in Miami as part of her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour, Billie Eilish was grabbed and dragged to the floor by a violent fan
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Billie Eilish dragged to floor by violent fan in frightening concert incident(Image: Getty Images for Live Nation)
Billie Eilish was violently grabbed and dragged to the floor by a fan at her concert in Miami on Thursday (9 October) night. The incident happened as the What Was I Made For? singer passed by the barricade and high-fived excited fans, only for one to latch on and yank her arm backwards.
The singer started off the North American part of her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour with a concert at the Kaseya Center in Miami. At one point, she walked along a barricade separating her exit routes from the crowd who had bought standing tickets. She high-fived many of the fans but one decided not to let go.
In a video posted online, Billie was seen being pulled backwards and falling to the floor, as the crowd nearby erupted in screams. Security immediately intervened and forced the crowd away from the barricade, while Billie jumped up and continued walking as if nothing had happened.
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Fans took to social media to praise the singer for how she handled the situation. One wrote: “Damn, the way she kept going, insane.” Another wrote that Billie “recovered like a queen”.
Billie has not commented on the incident. This is not the first time the 23-year-old has had to deal with inappropriate fan behaviour. In 2019, a fan put their hands around her neck while she was interacting with a crowd in Austin.
Billie later told Vanity Fair that she didn’t think the fan meant any harm. “They’re only trying to be loving, and sometimes it just comes off wrong.”
In December 2024, Billie was performing in Arizona when she was hit in the face by a necklace that had been thrown from the crowd. The year before, she opened up about how she is always being hit by something while on stage.
“I’ve been getting hit on stage with things for, like, literally six years,” she said to The Hollywood Reporter. “It’s absolutely infuriating when you’re up there.
“I have mixed feelings about it, because when you’re up there, it blows. But you know it’s out of love, and they’re just trying to give you something. You’re in a vulnerable position.”
Billie has been performing for years, after she rose to fame with her song Ocean Eyes at just 14-years-old. Since then, she has amassed two Oscars, four BRIT awards and eight Grammys.
Her brother, Finneas, is also a Grammy-winner, and has made a name for himself as a record producer and Billie’s longtime creative partner. Their parents are actors Maggie Baird and Patrick O’Connell.
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Billie is set to perform in Miami again on Saturday (11 October). The Mirror reached out to her reps for a comment.
Steve Coogan is best known for his alter-ego Alan Partridge but the comedian has had a long and successful career despite facing turbulence behind the scenes in his private life
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Steve Coogan has had a long and fruitful career(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge) star Steve Coogan has long been known as quirky alter-ego Alan Partridge.
The popular comedian has enjoyed a hugely successful career in film and television having appeared in big name productions including Philomena, Stan and Ollie, The Reckoning Around the World in 80 Days, Tropic Thunder, The Trip and Saxondale. Steve, 59, has often made headlines for his personal life having dated a string of models, renowned actresses and singers.
Now he has opened up about how he is set to become a grandfather after a turbulent past that saw battle through cocaine addiction and a series of failed relationships. He revealed the news on Tuesday while appearing on The Louis Theroux Podcast.
Speaking of his love life he said, “I’ve not been hugely successful. I was married a long time ago. I have a stepson and a daughter, and I’m soon to be a grandfather, and all that stuff gives me great satisfaction. Having those relationships in my life are the most important relationships in my life.”
Steve shares his only child, Clare, 29, a chef, with his ex, solicitor Anna Cole. Clare is in a relationship with BAFTA-winning actor Jamie Demetriou, 37, who played Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s love interest in Fleabag.
Steve was born on October 14, 1965, and grew up in Alkrington in Rochdale where he gained 4 A-levels: English Literature, British Government and Politics, Art, and General Studies.
He began his acting and comedy career working as a voice artist for television advertisements and the hit satirical puppet show Spitting Image. He also performed in sketch shows and at Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
He then created his iconic character, Alan Partridge, as a parody of British sports presenters while working on Radio 4 comedy On the Hour. The character had a number of shows including Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge, I’m Alan Partridge, Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge, Alan Partridge’s Scissored Isle, This Time with Alan Partridge.
He also had his own feature film, Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, and is back on our screens in How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge), which is currently airing. The 2000s saw Steve transition into films and more dramatic roles, including 24 Hour Party People and played Octavius, a miniature Roman general figure in the Night at the Museum trilogy.
He famously worked alongside Rob Brydon for the partially improvised BBC2 sitcom The Trip and subsequent series and films. He also worked as a writer and producer in Philomena and Stan & Ollie.
His more recent roles include playing Jimmy Savile in the BBC One series The Reckoning, Paddy Meyers in Joker: Folie à Deux and The Lost King.
In 2002, Steve married British socialite Caroline Hickman, but the pair divorced in 2005, with Hickman saying the marriage had irretrievably broken down. The same year as his divorce was granted, he had a brief two-week fling with Hole singer Courtney Love, who was married to Nirvana rocker Kurt Cobain.
In 2021, Love called the rendezvous “one of my life’s great shames” on social media. In the post, the musician criticised her solo record America’s Sweetheart, writing, “Like Steve Coogan, or crack, it’s one of my life’s great shames.”
Asked about the romance claims, he once said, “Some of it was true, most of it was b*****ks. To borrow the title of the film, it was 20 per cent c***, and 80 per cent bull.”
Beyond Courtney Love, Steve has had a number of high-profile relationships. He dated actress and restaurant heiress China Chow between 2008 and 2011, model Elle Basey between 2011 and 2014 and Melanie Sykes in 2018 and 2019.
Steve’s daughter, Clare Coogan Cole, previously worked in administration and later campaigned for former deputy leader of the Labour Party Lord Tom Watson for three years. She has also played minor roles in her father’s projects, including Saxondale, Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge, and The Alan Partridge podcast.
Clare walso worked as a Production Assistant at Rag Doll TV Ltd, a TV company that produces children’s programmes.
Steve lives in the quiet village of Barcombe within the Lewes District of East Sussex. The picturesque East Sussex village sits cosily upon the South Downs, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
He is well known for his love of cars, becoming something of a motoring enthusiast over the years. As well as a swimming pool and tennis court, his mansion is believed to have plenty of space for an array of cars, including a selection of Ferraris.
Before moving to Barcombe, Steve lived in Ovingdean on the outskirts of Brighton. The property he resided in is famous in its own right – Ovingdean Grange.
The country mansion has two main claims to fame: while known for being Steve’s home of Steve, it also famously featured in a well-known novel. The author William Ainsworth, a friend of Charles Dickens, wrote the novel Ovingdean Grange: A Tale Of The South Downs in 1857.
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Steve paid £2.45 million for the Grade II listed house in 2011, and lived there for around six years before listing it for sale for £3.5 million. The six-bedroom house is made up of three floors and comes with a courtyard garden, a cinema room, and a billiard room.
DIY SOS star Nick Knowles took to the Strictly Come Dancing floor with his professional partner Luba Mushtuk last year, but his stint was short-lived
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Nick Knowles has reflected on his time on Strictly Come Dancing(Image: Getty Images)
Nick Knowles said “it was a “shame” to have left Strictly Come Dancing earlier than he hoped, while competing last year. The presenter, famed for his work on Real Rescues and DIY SOS, was partnered with Luba Mushtuk but was unfortunately knocked out, in favour of singer Shayne Ward and his partner Nancy Xu.
During the dance-off, Nick and Luba showcased a Charleston to Rain on the Roof from Paddington 2, while Shayne and Nancy delivered a Cha Cha to Sub Sub featuring Melanie Williams’ Ain’t No Love (Ain’t No Use).
After both couples performed again, all four judges agreed that Shayne would progress in the competition. Speaking recently, Nick reminisced about his stint on the hugely successful BBC programme and described it as a “joyful experience”.
He added to the Telegraph: “Yes, I’m built for rugby, not the Cha Cha Cha, but it was a joyful experience.
“Well out of my comfort zone – and it was a shame I had to leave early,” he added, before explaining that the show also sparked a major turning point.
“I lost more than 15kg in 10 weeks during training and I could feel a difference in the way I moved on my feet,” he continued.
Throughout his time on Strictly, Nick was plagued by various injuries, damaging his shoulder and knee during rehearsals. The presenter additionally had an operation to “re-attach” his bicep following a separate injury he suffered while replacing a tyre.
One fan questioned Nick (who’d been posting updates on social media) at the time if he would be able to participate in the end-of-series dance, but he responded that he wasn’t sure if his “injuries will allow”.
He elaborated: “I’m not sure my injuries will allow – I have to wait for the knee operation until the bicep operation has healed so I can use crutches afterwards. So I don’t think recovery will be in time sadly.”
In a separate update from his hospital bed, Nick mentioned that he’d just woken up from his operation, and that it “went well” after they “reattached” his bicep.
He continued to explain that he faced physiotherapy over the next two or three months and that afterwards, he should be “right as rain”, although it was “one down and one to go” on his knee.
In a heartfelt statement made after his departure from the show, Nick expressed his gratitude for his former Strictly partner, Luba, and apologised that viewers wouldn’t get to enjoy her “lovely dances”.
He stated: “Your creativity and hard work are awesome, and I couldn’t have gone on this adventure with a better partner. I’m sorry I couldn’t take you further into the competition because people should get to see the lovely dances you prepared in advance.”
