On Gogglebox, Simon Minty has become a steadfast favorite, and it turns out he has a close friend who is quite famous.
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Gogglebox star Simon Minty has very famous friend and fans are floored(Image: Instagram )
Gogglebox cast member Simon Minty has left fans delighted after he shared a snap with his very famous pal.
Simon first joined the long-running Channel 4 show back in 2021, with his sister Jane, and it didn’t take them long to become firm favourites with fans.
The Surrey-based brother-and-sister duo’s fans have been wowed over the years with their hilarious one-liners and comical interpretations of the most recent TV highlights.
However, Simon, who was born with limited growth, is a dedicated disability rights advocate while Jane works as a chef in the kitchen.
He founded Sminty Ltd consultancy, a firm that assists other companies in enhancing their services for disabled individuals. His client list boasts big names such as the BBC, HSBC, and The Football Association.
The brother-and-sister duo are also no strangers to keeping their 54k Instagram followers updated on their day-to-day life. Recently, Simon took to his social media to share a snap of his recent day out with his pals, and one included a very famous face.
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Simon and Liz Carr could be seen posing alongside each other in the photo. Lizzie has appeared in popular television programs like Good Omens and The Witcher as well as an activist for disabled rights.
On the crime series Silent Witness, where lead character Dr. Nikki Alexander was played by Emilia Fox and exposed heinous crimes, she also played the role of forensic examiner Clarissa Mullery.
The search for Snoopy sculptures around the Fleet Street Quarter on New Year’s Day was the title of Simon’s post. I found one, met Liz and Jo, and then we met again.
He continued, “We decided to go for food because it was cold.” “Snoopy Trail ends on January 16; is there enough time to resume it”?
And fans quickly reacted to the sweet post. One person said: “Oh wow, how lovely, I miss watching Liz in silent witness, hope you had a lovely catch-up. Happy New Year.”
We miss Liz in Silence Witness, and it’s called community support, according to another commenter. I’m glad to see you, Simon; you’re a fantastic tonic. I wish everyone a happy New Year.
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After surprising fans with the news that she had given birth, Emmerdale star Georgia Jay surprised fans by posting an adorable photo of her new child.
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Georgia has played Steph Miligan on Emmerdale since 2024(Image: INSTAGRAM)
Georgia Jay, a star of Emmerdale, surprised fans when she became a first-time mother six months ago by revealing the first photo of her newborn child. Steph Miligan, the actress who plays Weatherfield’s Steph Miligan, gave birth to her child in the same month as her husband, but she kept the good news a secret until January 1st, when she could not be seen.
Georgia, who joined the ITV soap in 2024, has now shared her first public photograph of the tot, captioning it “Nora June 2025” with a red rose emoji. The black-and-white snap of mum and baby was taken by Anya Tilden, a professional family photographer whose work has featured in Vogue and SheerLuxe.
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The pic was quickly flooded with congratulatory comments from the TV star’s fans and friends, including a few from her Emmerdale co-stars. Long-time cast member Laura Norton, who plays Kerry Wyatt, wrote “Yay congrats gorgeous”, and Beth Cordingly, who portrays Georgia’s on-screen mum Ruby, added; “You are perfect and so is she. Love you x”.
Georgia, who is an identical twin, kept her pregnancy – and baby bump – out of the public eye until the final few weeks, only announcing it on her social media a few weeks before Nora’s birth. Alongside a professional snap showcasing her large bump, she wrote: “As you’ve probably guessed, I’ve got some news to share!
I’m sure some of you have been wondering if there has been a minor bump on television lately, but that’s not my imagination. I’m expecting a child! Never have we been so excited or nervous at once. I appreciate you all the love and support.
Steph, the lead character of Georgia, was temporarily removed from the soap as a result of the actress’ maternity leave in August, but she will be back in the lead role once her leave is over. Given her intriguing backstory, she stated when she joined the cast in 2024 that she was “very excited to see what lies ahead for Steph.” Her mother Ruby’s murder and the discovery that Anthony Fox (played by Nicholas Patrick Day) was actually her father have been her main plot points.
The 33-year-old has appeared in Giri/Haji and the movies Charity and The Devil Sits on Both Shoulders in addition to the soap. Camilla played Camilla in the 2012 episode of Vanishing Point, which a mysterious contagion spread on a Mumbai-bound UK flight, in addition to her previous role in Silent Witness.
The Mirror’s dramatic 11th-minute weight loss secrets from Alison Hammond’s personal trainer.
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The beloved This Morning presenter has changed her diet and exercise routine, updated her diet, and addressed the use of weight-loss medications in public.
Alison looks incredible after working with a trainer to lose an impressive 11 stone(Image: Instagram)
Everything you need to know about Alison Hammond’s weight loss…
The TV presenter’s diet and exercise regimen have been completely overhauled, shedding more than 11 stone in the past five years. The Birmingham-born Great British Bake Off star weighed 28 stone at her heaviest.
The mother of one, who turns 51 in February, incorporates yoga, weight lifting, and walking into her fitness regimen by working with her Personal Trainer twice per week.
She used resistance bands to stand up and get out of a chair, according to her personal trainer, Ellis Gatfield. She praised Ellis for “beginning my entire fitness journey,” saying, “You have made my life so much easier by making simple adjustments and kindness that I will never forget.”
Alison previously disclosed how Maria, her mother, recommended that she get healthy so she can live a long and fulfilling life after passing away from liver and lung cancer in January 2020. She added that when she first sought medical advice, she was “frightened” to be told she had pre-diabetic.
With the assistance of her personal trainer, she focuses on “moderation” and making “simple changes” to how she approaches food and movement rather than cutting out any particular foods or treats.
Alison has stated that she supports people who use any method that works for them, but does not use weight-loss medications. What does how people lose weight matter, she said in response to one critic? Would you prefer for me to lose weight?
The former Big Brother star has refuted the notion that losing weight has had an impact on her, saying that “every time there is no difference,” regardless of her size.
Read the full story of Alison Hammond’s 11-stone weight loss, which helped her “reverse” her prediabetes.
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Viewers are struggling to work out the identity of Claudia Winkleman’s ‘Secret Traitor’ ahead of Wednesday’s reveal
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The Secret Traitor has been seen in a red cloak(Image: BBC)
The first few episodes of The Traitors saw viewers struggling to work out the identity of a ‘Secret Traitor’ as part of the show’s new twist. Claudia announced the update in the first episode and told viewers: “I’m also going to pick a Secret Traitor and nobody will know who that is – not the Traitors and not even you. It’s naughty, isn’t it?”
Last week, fans were left with a cliffhanger after it was revealed existing Traitors, Rachel and Stephen, would soon find out who the mysterious Secret Traitor is. They had just “won back power” by picking nine potential victims to murder on a family tree of contestants.
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But some eagle-eyed viewers think they have already figured out who the Secret Traitor is before the big reveal.
Several have drawn comparisons between the handwriting on the murder list and the contestants’ voting chalkboard, while others think some of the comments made point towards certain players being the red-cloaked figure.
Those who have been ruled out include Maz, James and Reece after featuring on the murder list.
Harriet
Harriet was the ringleader behind Hugo’s banishment after his over-the-top reaction to Ben’s murder – but some fans believe she could be the Secret Traitor because she must’ve known his true identity.
On spin-off show Uncloaked, viewers noticed Harriet’s portrait was hung on the wall next to Traitors Stephen and Rachel.
The crime writer also describes herself as the “secret barrister” a lot after she revealed her plans to conceal her former profession.
Fans have also spotted a book called Who’s Who 1934 in the bookcase, and the author is a former barrister. Her handwriting also looks similar to that on the murder list.
Ell
Fans have been quick to point out that Ellie and Ross knew each other before the show, with some wondering if the pair are in a relationship. The psychologist also said the words “Secret Traitor” to Ross in a conversation.
Some viewers think you can spot blonde hair under the red cloak, while others have pointed out a green glow in Claudia’s hair when she first selects the Secret Traitor – the colour both Ellie and Harriet were wearing in the first episode.
Amanda
Retired police detective Amanda raised eyebrows when she said traitor Rachel was in her “inner circle”.
She also said her strategy was “to exude being a Faithful.”
Some even believe the Who’s Who 1934 book could be a code, with 1,9,3,4 referencing the corresponding letters of the alphabet, A, I, C, D which could stand for DCI A (Amanda).
Meanwhile, she said James “had a tough night” when she shouldn’t have known he was on the murder list.
And tellingly, she told traitor Stephen: “I don’t have the weight of being a Traitor on my shoulders.”
Jade
She’s come under fire from Amanda for looking nervous but fans have counted the timing of Claudia’s round-table walk, predicting it stopped at Jade.
She was the only contestant seen telling Claudia she didn’t want to be a Traitor – but in her entry interview, she didn’t say she wanted to be a Faithful.
Jade’s handwriting is another close match for the murder list.
Roxy
Roxy has been at the forefront of the first few episodes after it was revealed she was the daughter of Judy, the first person to be banished.
Roxy became frustrated left the castle, and some fans believe it might be because she knew for certain that her mum was a Faithful.
Judy later said on Uncloaked: “Roxy gave me a look, and I thought, ‘She must be a Traitor’.”
Her handwriting is also the best fit of them all when the letters on the murder list and voting chalkboard are compared.
Sam
Attention quicky turned to Sam after a comment he made after the opening challenge. Relieved that he wasn’t up for murder, he said he wanted to “stay under the radar”’.
In reaction, many penned on X: “Why would Sam be worried about a “radar” #TheTraitors”.
Another added: “The secret traitor is Sam. So many clues have been given #TheTraitors.”
A third wrote: “Three people who I think are potentially the secret traitor: Amanda, Sam or Fiona #TheTraitors”.
Fiona
Hugo, Rachel and Steven speculated that the Secret Traitor could be Fiona, a local government officer from Swansea.
Fiona appeared to get confused during the first challenge and thought placing a coffin into someone’s grave meant saving them, when the opposite was true.
Appearing ditzy, she also keeps referring to herself as an “old bird” even though she’s only 62.
Jack
Some superfans are convinced it is Jack who is a personal trainer and chess player.
They said: “I think the Secret Traitor is Jack. He is a chess player who is used to working by himself.” They added: “But also when they did the naming at the first round table, they didn’t show a board with his handwriting on which probably would have been a match with the scroll that was given to the main traitors.”
Other fans agreed online, as one person wrote: “Could Jack be the Secret Traitor??” along with the handwriting comparison. Another person said: “Jack is the secret traitor I just knoooowwwwwwww”.
Another quipped: “My current theory for the Secret Traitor, on #TheTraitors, is this guy, Jack. They specifically showed us the clip where he says he plays chess every day and competitively, is strategic, and good at reading people. This kind of role in the background suits him perfectly, honestly.”
A third added: “Jack on being a traitor and a comparison of the shortlist and his roundtable plaque. Currently, my frontrunner for being a secret traitor.” Another pointed out: “They focused in on everyone’s board at the round table except Jack’s and now I’m convinced he’s the secret traitor and we didn’t see his handwriting for a reason.”
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Explaining the decision to introduce the twist, Mike Cotton, creative director at Studio Lambert, said: “Each series is like its own murder mystery. We never change the core game, but we always work in twists. We thought it would be interesting if you didn’t know who one of the Traitors was.
He added: “As Claudia says in the show, the secret Traitors reign will go on until the others earn the power back. The Traitors are used to having all of the power, so it will be interesting to see how they navigate that and if they can use it to their advantage.”
The clever storage hack from Stacey Solomon is just £26 and is ideal for storing Christmas dinnerware like plates and bowls without breaking or causing damage to them.
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Stacey Solomon is known for her brilliant storage hacks(Image: Stacey Solomon/Instagram)
If you’ve still got a few more Christmas decorations to put away, one thing you might have overlooked is your dinnerware. If you have certain plates and dishes that you pull out each festive season, now is the time to get them packed away neatly ready for next year’s Christmas hosting.
If you’re worried about damaging them whilst putting them away, Stacey Solomon has found the perfect storage hack to keep everything together as well as protecting each plate and bowl from getting chipped or broken. On Instagram she shared that she uses a set of dinner plate storage boxes just like these Veronly (2 Pack) Dinner Plate Storage Box with Lid to protect all of her dishes, adding that although her exact set sold out, the Veronly one was a near perfect match.
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Claudia Winkleman’s cozy wool coat from The Traitors is still available in all sizes.
Stacey pictured herself putting all of her Christmas plates away, declaring, “They do protect your dinnerware so well and store so nicely.” The Veronly Dinner Plate Storage Box, available for just £25.99, allows you to stack 12 pieces of 12″ or smaller dishes neatly together, avoiding breaking any of the glass.
Strong zippers and a padded interior add additional protection, and the storage boxes have a sturdy hard shell design that keeps them safe. You can also use 24 felt dividers to prevent each bowl or plate from scrubbing against each other or chipping. The top has handles that make it simpler to move them around.
These China Storage Containers, which cost £22.34 for a pack of four and come in a circular shape, can also be purchased in similar quantities. The Catering Plate Storage Box with Lid is a plastic box that has options for different sizes and can be used to store large amounts of plates.
However, one customer praised Stacey’s Veronly Dinner Plate Storage Box, which they described as “a very, very clever storage unit.” It took me a few minutes to put it together, but it turned out great once. also simple to store.
One user remarked, “These are fantastic, I managed to get four of each item, plus the large plates, side plates, and bowls in each box. Because the felt is a little flimsier than I would have liked, I alternated items with cardboard, but that’s what I like to do. These will be stored until Christmas, but I’ll definitely be purchasing more because of their excellent quality. All in all, delighted with these.
The Veronly Dinner Plate Storage Boxes were “easy to pack,” according to a third user, and were “very sturdy.” looks fantastic. Excellent quality.
Cheap and cheerful, suitable for parties or small events, one customer wrote. Not good for long-term storage because it is quite fragile.
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One customer who chose the glassware storage option for the boxes, “Great buy BUT I didn’t think there would be any glass inserts.” Although they do not move when you move the box, they do. I would suggest using them because they keep all of their Christmas glassware together and are organized.
Prince Harry’s security arrangements while in the UK have been reviewed after he wrote to the Home Secretary asking for a new security review – and the ruling is expected in the coming weeks
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Prince Harry’s security arrangements in the UK have been reviewed(Image: Getty Images)
Prince Harry is confident he has finally won his fight to have his automatic armed police protection restored when he visits the UK, according to sources close to the Sussexes. A ruling, reportedly thought to be in the Duke of Sussex’s favour, is set to be announced in the coming weeks after a lengthy battle to have his taxpayer-funded security while in the UK restored.
In May, Harry lost his case at the Court of Appeal against the Home Office to have his automatic police protection restored after his security arrangements when in the UK changed when he and wife Meghan quit their royal roles and the UK.
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However, last month it emerged that his security arrangements were being reviewed after he wrote to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood shortly after her appointment and submitted a formal request for a risk assessment to the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec).
And now a source close to the Sussexes told the Mail On Sunday that following the new risk assessment: “It’s now a formality. Sources at the Home Office have indicated that security is now nailed-on for Harry.”
During his previous High Court case, Harry argued that his security situation in the UK made it “impossible” for him to safely bring his wife Meghan and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, back to his home country.
In an interview after the Court of Appeal handed down the judgement last May, he told the BBC: “For the time being, it’s impossible for me to take my family back to the UK safely. I will continue on with a life of public service. So I will always support the charities and the people that mean so much to me.
“I can’t see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK at this point, and the things that they’re going to miss is, well, everything you know. I love my country I always have done, despite what some people in that country have done. So you know? I miss the UK, I miss parts of the UK.
“Of course I do. And I think that’s it’s really quite sad that I won’t be able to show my children my homeland.” At present, Harry must inform the Metropolitan Police a month before travelling to the UK, who look at his security needs on a case-by-case basis. But his lawyers have previously argued this has put his life “at stake”.
In October it emerged that a a ‘known’ stalker of Harry came within yards of him during his visit to the UK last September. They were reportedly found hiding in the toilets of a swanky London hotel just minutes before he was due to arrive for an event.
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It came after the same woman is said to have been “body blocked” by Harry’s security just days later during his trip to the UK last month. A source added: “If you knew about the kind of threats Harry and his children have been getting then you would understand why he doesn’t want to bring the kids over until police protection is granted.”
A spokesman for the Sussexes declined to comment. A government spokesman said: ‘The UK Government’s protective security system is rigorous and proportionate. It is our long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on those arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals’ security.’
