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EXCLUSIVE: Lorraine Stanley, who played Karen Taylor for six years, has been caught filming the gritty new drama Cash In Hand, and her Essex transformation is creating a buzz.

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Former EastEnders favourite Lorraine Stanley, 49, is gearing up for a blinding telly comeback – and her jaw-dropping transformation as she steps into her newest role, is certainly going to cause a buzz. The much-loved actress, best known for playing loud-but-loveable Karen Taylor on the BBC soap, has been spotted getting stuck into filming for gritty new Brit flick series Cash In Hand, and it looks set to be an absolute belter.

The upcoming drama lifts the lid on the secretive world of Essex grafters – the dealers, doers and day-rate hustlers who keep the county ticking along in ways you won’t find on any spreadsheet.

According to director Thomas Davis, the show will be centered on “cash jobs, dodgy site managers, and everyday hustle,” capturing the loyalty, banter, and chaos that “define life for many.” And Lorraine, who has an unmistakable chemistry of toughness and humor that made her a favorite on Albert Square, dives head-first into the mayhem right in the middle of it all.

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According to insiders, the actress, who embraces a character who embodies attitude and street smarts, is enjoying every minute of her Essex transformation. Lorraine quickly won viewers over with her witty humor and conflicting family tales after joining EastEnders in 2017.

Lorraine bowed out in 2023 after six years in Walford and plenty of drama with the Taylors and Mitchells. She’s now wasting no time by demonstrating that she has much more to offer than just Walford drama, and Cash In Hand might just be the project that demonstrates why she’s one of Britain’s most likable actors.

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Since stopping the soap, Lorraine has lost five stone thanks to a gastric sleeve operation.

The mother-of-one’s new life has also been enriched by yet another lifestyle change. She has eliminated alcohol from her diet and replaced it with non-alcoholic beverages. She added that despite being five months sober and still having a good night dancing, she took to her Instagram story to share the same image that was shared on her main feed. #Sobriety”.

When she first revealed her weight loss, Diane Parish, her ex-Co-star from EastEnders and known for playing Denise Fox, praised the actress for her appearance, saying, “You look incredible! “

And James Bye, who played Martin Fowler until recently in the soap, wrote, “Look at you skinny minny”! Angie Greaves, a presenter for Smooth Radio, wrote, “You look amazing!” Thank you, Lorraine replied. I regain my self-confidence”! Another commenter said, “You look absolutely stunning”! A third fan also said to Lorraine, “You have great style and look so happy”!

The actress explained the reason for her weight loss in August. She stated, “I’ve lost 61st. Right now, I weigh 8st. This is the amount of weight I should have been, if you look at my tiny wrists and ankles. I ought to be thin. And that’s how it was up until I hit my late 20s.

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When asked how she lost the weight, she said: “I’m not going to lie, nor am I promoting it, but I had weight-loss surgery two years ago. I had a gastric sleeve. I went to Harley Street. I didn’t go to a clinic in Turkey or anything.

I’ve had friends who have traveled to Turkey and had fantastic experiences, but I didn’t trust the process when I said that. So, yes, I went to a London clinic, paid a lot of money, and had the procedure done. The most important thing I’ve ever done is undoubtedly for both myself and my family.

Lorraine publicly described her sobriety journey. She claims that having sobriety has not prevented her from socializing and having fun. Before Karen was written out in 2023 following a complex fake kidnapping plot involving her son Keanu Taylor and his girlfriend Sharon Watts’ son Albie Watts, the TV star made seven appearances on EastEnders. Her final scenes, which were aired in December 2023, came after she fled with some of Phil Mitchell’s money.

After the body of murdered Keanu’s body and his funeral, Lorraine did make a brief appearance in 2024 as Karen. Now that her story is complete, Lorraine has stated she will never ever return to the soap full. She once said to The Sun, “You’ve done a soap once. I’m happy doing what I’m doing right now, but I’d like to stop now.

Never say never because they’ve left the door open. It was nice to see everyone and be a part of the family once more after my special appearance.

After being filmed singing the controversial “Feed the Scousers” chant at Manchester United’s game against Everton in November 2023, the I’m a Celebrity star apologized in public.

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This I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! contestant was compelled to make a public apology after he was caught on camera singing an offensive chant. The ardent Manchester United supporter was unveiled as one of the 10 participants for the latest series of the ITV jungle show, following his rise to fame through online streaming.

His breakthrough into mainstream media came after a standout performance in the Sidemen charity match, leading to his Soccer Aid debut at Old Trafford – just months before being selected for I’m a Celeb alongside his good mate and rapper Aitch. Angry Ginge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, was known for filming himself at United games, but one particular clip sparked a significant backlash.

On his YouTube channel, the Baller League manager frequently shares videos of his adventures playing Sunday League football and managing his Winton Yanited team.

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During United’s 3-0 victory over Everton in November 2023, Ginge recorded himself participating in the contentious ‘Feed the Scousers’ chant in the away end – a video that garnered millions of views. The chant, set to the melody of the Christmas charity single ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ by Band Aid in 1984, makes light of food poverty.

After discussing with his Liverpudlian friends and comprehending the significance of the chant, Ginge, who was raised on a council estate and raised by his mother and nan, apologized on his social media platforms.

He wrote, “I just saw the tweets that are being circulated about the chant I sang at the Everton game.” I’m so sorry I sang that song; I was distracted by what the song’s lyrics actually meant.

Some of my fellow scorers have informed me that it’s making fun of poverty, and I want to apologize if I sang it. I grew up in that environment, lived on a council estate, and ate £1 microwave meals every night.

“I have no idea what you’re going through, and I’m sorry, but I just got caught up with it.” I’m so sorry for being honest, and I fully understand my anger because it’s wrong because I didn’t intend to do it.

Sporting his signature red Lightning McQueen crocs, Ginge had viewers in stitches from the very first episode. In the episode, he triumphed in a challenge to secure a place in the ‘luxury getaway car’ alongside Aitch, Eddie Kadi and Jack Osbourne.

When they arrived at camp, the foursome who won the game were treated to steak for dinner and upscale beds. In an effort to win meals for camp, Giggling has been chosen for the very first bushtucker trial, with both he and Ruby Wax participating in the first eating challenge at “The Divey.” Due to a new rule introduced for this year’s show, he will be exempt from the following trial if he is chosen to take a second one in a row.

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Angry Ginge is capturing the hearts of a new generation during his stint in I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here, and his latest confession about being sober has even more people praising him.

Someone wrote in the comments, “I loved the discussion about sobriety (as someone is over two years in) and how they were all so open and honest about it. Hopefully it will help a younger person as well”!

Another boasted that “the younger male population is incredibly deserving of angry ginge.” He has a fantastic role model and is a part of a very well-known television program. Both of my daughters are typically too cool to watch boys (18 andamp; 20) having relationships. Both are LOCKED IN to watch Angry Ginge, and I totally agree with what you say.

And a third person described him as “absolutely brilliant.” My 14-year-old son is utterly in love with him. and has actually watched my show with me. He rarely leaves his room on its own. Both Ginge and Aitch, both excellent role models for young men and adolescent boys, are absolute sweethearts.

Debbie Dingle, who she portrayed in Emmerdale, has opened up about her health and revealed that she is being evaluated for autism and ADHD.

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Charley Webb, the 37 year old actress known for her role as Debbie Dingle in Emmerdale from 2002 to 2021, has opened up about a recent health diagnosis. The mother of three, who shares her children with ex-partner Matthew Wolfenden, who played David Metcalfe in Emmerdale, emphasised: “It’s so important for people to understand themselves and I think as we’re getting older it’s becoming more of a thing now.”

She revealed on the podcast Girls Next Door that she is currently being evaluated for ADHD and autism. I’ve essentially just been diagnosed with that, she said. Because I’m just in the beginning stages, I don’t want to confirm it. Autistic/ADHD is more prevalent in autism. What do I do like? ‘. I’ve just begun the [with doctors] process.

Discussing the topic of ADHD, she said: “I think ADHD is such a big subject now and I think everyone is probably on the spectrum somewhere, like, it’s how deep you go into it.”

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She continued: “But it does make a lot of sense for me for things like people thinking that I’m really cold. I think that could just be like a little bit of the autistic side of me if it is true. I’ve got to do way more investigations but that doesn’t shock me that much. It’s interesting,” reports the Express.

No one discussed it years and years ago, she said. There has never been a discussion about ADHD or anything similar, but it has since spread like a wildfire. That is really important to be understood, in my opinion. And noise, which is what causes it, is what I’m trying to avoid. In a matter of seconds, I go from nought to 60. When I travel somewhere that is incredibly busy, I find it to be so overwhelming. So I’ll be interested in learning more about that.

“It’s something inside of you, isn’t it?” It is a genetic trait. For instance, one parent would need to have it for a child to have it.

According to the NHS website, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a condition that most people don’t experience in terms of brain function. You might struggle with things like focusing and sat still if you have ADHD. You can take steps to manage your symptoms.

Earlier this year, Charley and Matthew, put their family home on the market for £900,000. Charley, 34, and Matthew, 44, shared the four-bedroomed Harrogate property with their three kids; Buster, 14, Bowie, nine, and Ace, five, before their shock split. It boasts a spacious outdoor summer house in a huge back garden and stunning finishes throughout.

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The Emmerdale star’s split was revealed in a statement released at the time by the actress to the media: “Love and respect, Matthew and I have decided to separate. Our main goals are our children’s education, and we will always be friends. We would appreciate privacy at this point for their sake. C x”. Matthew signed off with “M” on his Instagram message, which read the same.

The pair were together for five years before calling time on their marriage in November 2023. Shortly after their split, an insider claimed Charley was ‘hardly at home’ and ‘moved lots of her stuff out’.

Matthew thanked his parents for supporting him during the separation on Loose Women. He continued, “Bless my mum and dad; I owe them a holiday because they have moved in and are looking after the kids.”

The former couple first got engaged to each other in 2007 on Emmerdale’s set. In a hidden ceremony in 2018, they tied the knot two years later. Rumors about their relationship’s status started to spread in the first quarter of 2023. Fans were aware that he unfollowed Charley on Instagram before the split was made public.

Emmerdale airs on ITV1 and ITVX on weeknights at 7:30pm, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays.

Jonny Holloway, the star of The Traitors, has since refuted his initial claims that he may be the father of Penelope, Charlotte Chilton’s daughter, rather than Conor Maynard.

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The Traitors star Jonny Holloway has gone back on his initial admission where he hinted at possibly being the father of Charlotte Chilton’s daughter. Both Charlotte and Jonny appeared on the same series of the BBC show and at the time, he claimed to have slept with Charlotte.

When she found out she was pregnant with her first child, she immediately announced that singer Conor Maynard was the father after sleeping with him at the time of the show’s wrap party. But Conor maintained that he was not the father which led to a lengthy paternity row. Two tests have been reportedly carried out, which show that Conor is not the father.

Jonny said in the tense paternity debate: “Relations took place on a drunken night out. At the time, I was incredibly drunk.

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He continued to quote the Daily Mail, “I’ve requested a DNA test a number of times but have been ignored.” However, the reality TV star has now posted a video of himself apologizing to fans who have questioned why he had not apologised while Charlotte and Conor were tussling.

He responded by saying he couldn’t “perform” on the night. First of all, I am aware that the dates don’t add up. The person who dragged me into this has altered some of the details and implies that I am the father.

He continued, “I don’t believe I’m the father, as I once said, because the dates don’t work.” I was very intoxicated when it happened. He “didn’t want it to happen,” which is something I don’t want to discuss in the least.

Conor previously shared a message from Jonny’s ex wife Lauren Ward, who claimed her then husband had slept with the Traitors star.

He continued, “My name has been mentioned in public,” in his response. This involves my children. Penelope continues to play this. My name should be removed from this if I take a DNA test.

He continued, “I know this entire situation is unreal, but I can’t explain it any more.”

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Conor is not the father, despite two DNA tests proving otherwise, Charlotte is unwaveringly confident. According to reports, this is because of a uncommon medical condition.

Conor acknowledged that he felt the need to name Jonny as a potential father because he believed he had been left “with no choice.”

Imagine waking up to discover that your ex-wife is spreading rumors about you before The Traitors started filming, Jonny said in a state of disbelief earlier this month.

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Jeremy Clarkson has opened up about the chaotic final days before his pub, The Farmer’s Dog, opened its doors to the public, revealing one moment that left him reeling

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Jeremy Clarkson says he “fainted” just days before launching his new Cotswolds pub, The Farmer’s Dog, after being hit with a staggering £350,000 quote to fix the electricity system.

In 2024, the former The Grand Tour presenter decided to open a pub near his Oxfordshire farm. The Farmer’s Dog — situated close to his Chipping Norton estate — now attracts hundreds of punters daily, serving local produce, including meat and ale from the farm itself.

But according to Clarkson, the final days before the grand opening were anything but plain sailing.

Penning his latest book, Diddly Squat: The Farmer’s Dog, the 65-year-old revealed he had braced himself for the typical pre-launch chaos but instead faced a string of disasters that nearly broke him. The most pressing crisis emerged from the kitchen team, who swiftly spotted that something was drastically wrong with the pub’s electrical system.

“There was no time to worry about anything because there were other issues, such as electricity,” Clarkson revealed. “No one can really explain what this is. We know how to make it, and we know what it does when you apply it to a lightbulb. But science isn’t able to explain exactly what’s going on. So we don’t ever bother thinking about it,” reports Wales Online.

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That all changed the instant he switched everything on.

According to Clarkson, the massive extractor fan above the ovens immediately failed, triggering a safety mechanism that also cut the gas supply. This left his newly recruited chef powerless to prepare any dishes before delivering a dire ultimatum to Clarkson.

“This made cooking tricky. ‘No, not tricky,’ said the chef. ‘It’s impossible.'”

The chef then warned that without upgrading the electrical system, the pub wouldn’t be able to open.

Clarkson quickly discovered that the only solution was installing a three-phase power system — an industrial-level upgrade typically reserved for large kitchens and commercial premises.

But the price tag left him stunned.

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“How much would that cost? Well, there’s only one company that can supply this to me, so it can charge what it likes. So it does,” he wrote. “The last number I heard, before I fainted, was £350,000.”

The timing couldn’t have been worse. Clarkson and his team were just three days from opening, managing a menu he feared might bankrupt them, while electricity was so unreliable that even boiling a kettle risked another power cut.

Clarkson revealed that the final preparations were hampered by further setbacks, including red tape and costly mishaps. From debating whether to fit a defibrillator behind the bar to grappling with fire safety regulations for a chromed vintage tractor meant to hang from the ceiling, the process was riddled with unforeseen complications.

At Pickle Cottage, Stacey and her husband Joe Swash reside with their children, and she frequently shares information with her followers.

Stacey Solomon frequently updates her followers on the progress being made at Pickle Cottage. The actress posted a video of their “new adventure” today, which made her feel emotional.

The mum-of-five took to her Instagram story to share a clip of her husband Joe Swash as they admired what looked like to be new fishing ponds. Stacey explained to her fans that they had gone to visit Joe’s lake and there is water in it due to the recent rain.

She wrote, “WE HAVE WATER, OVER THE TOP OF THE PART. I actually cry when my husband is so excited. She added a crying emoji to the end of the caption.

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Stacey says, “Just come to his lake, and he’s got some water in it.” It’s amazing, babe, I can see it. It has rained for the first time, so there hasn’t been any water in here.

He is so excited, he says. Because it rained, this is making me feel emotional. He finally has some water in here after it consistently rains. Such a cute little thing.

She then stated that she made sure their husband built a place where they could rescue animals. Then Stacey made the joke that “I don’t care about fishing.” Animals are important to me.

This comes as Joe recently revealed his “stiffness” by giving a close look at his marriage to his wife Stacey. Vernon Kay, Rob Rinder, and Jordan Banjo, all of whom played the former EastEnders actor, appeared on ITV Loose Men on Wednesday (November 20), where they addressed a variety of issues.

However, one particular discussion sparked their conversation as they compared the family members’ efforts over the Christmas holiday.

Vernon began by stating that there are only five weeks until Christmas and that December is just around the corner. According to statistics, the woman in the house makes the most effort as the holiday season progresses.

Focusing on Joe, the TV host then asked: “So Joe, Stacey is Mrs Christmas. Is there any pressure on you when she gets cracking?”, reports OK!.

Joe admitted that “my schedule is always on me.” Just walk by my house and my door will let you know if you ever have questions about the month of the year.

“We will have a summer display on if it’s summer.” Christmas is coming up right now because we recently removed the Halloween display.

The actress continued, “I think a good relationship is about knowing your strengths and weaknesses, and one of my weaknesses is getting involved,” in a statement about his marriage. Because Stacey has vision and I’ll be running around, I like to take a step back.