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Lorraine Kelly was away filming last month and it’s now been reported that she was working on a ‘big budget’ travel show for Channel 4 ahead of changes to her ITV talk show

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly is said to have filmed a “big budget” project for Channel 4 recently. Ahead of changes to her long-running ITV talk show next year, it’s been teased that she’s considering other options that she could explore.

Lorraine, now 65, has fronted her eponymous show for more than a decade, with it having launched in 2010. It was however announced by ITV earlier this year that, from January next year, episodes will be reduced to 30 minutes. It was also revealed that the show will then only run for 30 weeks each year.

Following the news, last month, Lorraine shared that she was away and teased that she was having “big filming adventures” in Norway. She said in a video message on Instagram: “I’m in the land of the midnight sun. It’s absolutely glorious. It’s a project that I’ve wanted to do for years and years, and finally it’s actually happening. I’m heading really, really far north.”

It’s now been reported by the Sun that Lorraine flew to the country last month to work on a travel show for Channel 4, rather than ITV. A source told the outlet that the broadcaster was “delighted” to have signed up Lorraine for the project.

The source said it was “exciting” for her to do “something different” and to be back on location somewhere. They teased that amid the shake-up at ITV daytime shows, her “loyal” fans will support Lorraine “wherever she goes”.

They said: “Despite the apparent slight in the ITV daytime shake-up, Lorraine’s loyal fanbase isn’t to be underestimated and they will follow her wherever she goes. She’s survived in this business a long time, and she’s a master at rolling with the punches.”

It’s also been reported by the outlet that the production role Head of Lorraine is being axed at ITV. It’s claimed that her two producers are set to instead report to bosses on This Morning.

The source said that it casts doubt on the future of the talk show and claimed that her current contract finishes next year. The source teased: “She’s opening her eyes up to the many options available to her.”

ITV said in a statement: “We have always said that from January 2026, Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women will be three editorially distinct shows which will be produced by one team. These changes are not about the performance of the shows or the staff. We can assure our viewers that their favourite daytime shows will remain familiar to them on screen.”

Although best known for her work on ITV, Lorraine has appeared on other channels over the years too. It includes her having been on Channel 4’s the Last Leg on several occasions and she mentioned the show on a podcast recently.

She teased last month that she’s able to be “a bit naughty” on shows away from ITV’s Lorraine. As reported at the time, she said to Tom Kerridge on the Proper Tasty podcast: “40 years in TV last year was incredible. I got a BAFTA. ‘Here’s a BAFTA for being alive.’ I thought, ‘Hang on a minute, I’m not done yet’.

“I think now I can be a lot cheekier. Because I’ve always been a bit naughty. Not so much in the morning, but if I do a wee show on Channel 4, or The Last Leg, or something like that.”

She teased: “You can be unleashed. And I quite like that. You do have to have a self-edit button and I’m finding mine is not operating as much as it should.”

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Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier has spoken about his younger brother Freddy Brazier and stated he needs to ‘grow up’, but still has love for his sibling

Soap star Bobby Brazier has spoken about his brother Freddy Brazier following reports of tension within their family. The EastEnders actor shared his thoughts on his younger sibling.

Freddy, 20, is said to have a strained relationship with their father, Jeff Brazier, 46, at the moment. It’s previously been reported that he left the family home and moved in with his maternal grandmother Jackiey Budden, 68.

He was said to have missed birthday celebrations for his older brother Bobby, 22, last month amid the rumoured rift. Freddy later expressed interest in going to rehab for “smoking” before saying he had changed his mind.

Bobby has now suggested that his brother has growing up to do. The actor, who, like Freddy, was just a child when their mother Jade Goody died in 2009, however, described him as a “good boy” in an interview released today.

Speaking to the Sun, Bobby said that Freddy is “very sensitive” and “wants to please” people. He continued: “When he grows up a little bit, that will serve him well.”

Bobby added: “There are things I don’t like about him and there are things about me he doesn’t like.” He concluded: “Freddy will be OK I don’t know if he looks up to me, but I look up to him in many ways, but he’s a good boy.”

The comments come following much speculation over the family in recent months. Earlier this year, it was reported that Jeff had launched legal proceedings to stop Freddy Brazier – from seeing his late reality TV star Jade’s mother Jackiey.

More recently, Freddy announced last month that he was planning to go to rehab, with him sharing at the time that he had been addicted to “smoking”. As reported at the time, he wrote: “I’ve decided that I will be cutting down and I want to go to Rehab In Marbs as I feel if I’m in England I won’t take getting clean seriously.

“I’ve been smoking from the age of 12 and it’s time to stop. It was a bad coping mechanism that turned into an addiction, something I relied on and something that made me feel sane and some what OK.

“I’ve found a boxing club and a rehabilitation centre. Ive found someone I want to get to know and I’m happy. I got a good bunch of friends and I [want to] get out and enjoy myself. I want to be clean so I can live happily and have healthy relationships with people and be there for all of my family rather then feeling like I’m in the middle and have to choose a side.”

He added: “I haven’t been able to feel loved properly as I have never loved myself and it starts now. I want to play football and take up boxing I want to be happy and be in a healthy relationship and have a healthy relationship with my Nana and my father.”

Amid speculation about his family, he said: “Every day is a new story about me and my Nana and father. It’s getting boring now. Mind your business and have a good rest of the week.”

He however later suggested otherwise. As reported last month, he wrote in a subsequent post on social media: “You know what I don’t need rehab! I just need a holiday with a good group of boys or a retreat.”

Oasis took to the stage this evening for the second of their five shows in their home city, and Liam Gallagher appeared to reference a now-deleted social media post

Liam Gallagher seemed to allude to a recently deleted social media post that sparked controversy during Oasis’s second performance at Heaton Park. The iconic band took to the stage for the second of their five shows in their hometown, their first Manchester shows since 2009.

Before launching into their hit song Some Might Say, Liam addressed the audience, making a comment that appeared to reference a contentious social media post from earlier this month. “Gotta wear the shades tonight, didn’t wear them last night, woke up this morning like a grasshopper? You’re allowed to say grasshopper, right?” he said.

On July 1, Liam sparked outrage after sharing a derogatory term often used to mock or imitate languages spoken in China or people of East Asian descent. He subsequently deleted the post and issued an apology, stating: “Sorry if I offended anyone. It wasn’t intentional you know I love you all and I do not discriminate. peace and love LG x.”

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The incident prompted one fan to sell her ticket to the opening night of the Live ’25 tour in Cardiff, citing that she was left ‘completely heartbroken’. The Oasis Live ’25 tour was announced last August, two days before the 30th anniversary of their debut album Definitely Maybe, marking the biggest concert launch in the UK and Ireland.

A staggering ten million people attempted to snag tickets for their UK and Ireland tour, as fans grappled with skyrocketing ticket prices due to dynamic pricing and other sales hitches.

This summer, Liam, Noel and Bonehead, joined by Andy Bell, Gem Archer and Joey Waronker, are set to rock 19 UK and Ireland venues in cities such as Cardiff, London, Edinburgh and Dublin, before embarking on a series of international gigs later in the year.

After tonight’s gig, the band will return to Heaton Park on Wednesday, with two more performances lined up for next weekend, wrapping up their five-date stint at this venue. The band will be performing to 80,000 fans at every gig in Manchester, which has been received with five star reviews.

On Friday, their first night, the crowd was joined by a string of famous faces, including Jack Grealish, Pep Guardiola, Andy Whyment, and Vernon Kay, all packed into the crowd as they belted out Oasis’ biggest hits throughout the night.

But hundreds who struggled to get tickets when they went on sale last year still managed to enjoy the first night. As the sun went down on Friday, Don’t Look Back In Anger, Cigarettes and Alcohol and Morning Glory could be heard across Prestwich after thousands of fans gathered for the incredible evening.

For those who didn’t have a ticket for the event, it didn’t stop them from soaking up the atmosphere and still enjoying hearing Oasis live, with some even managing to see the band perform on huge screens which were visible across the horizon.

Fans both inside and outside of Heaton Park watched the concert on gigantic screens, measuring 84 meters by 12 meters, a whole 20 meters bigger than those in Cardiff last week and are also the largest ever used at a concert in the UK.

Girls Aloud’s Nadine Coyle competed against EastEnders star Jake Wood and presenter Rick Edwards on the new series of Celebrity Catchphrase, hosted by Stephen Mulhern

Celebrity Catchphrase finalist Nadine Coyle walked away with £30,000 for charity on the latest series of the ITV show. The Girls Aloud member had been just one correct answer away from a jackpot of more than £50,000, though.

Nadine, 40, competed on the game show, which is hosted by Stephen Mulhern, 48, in an episode that aired earlier in the new series. She made it through to the final round after banking more money than TV presenter Rick Edwards and EastEnders actor Jake Wood in the previous rounds.

She took part in raising money for the Sarah Harding Breast Cancer Appeal, which is part of the Christie Charity. It’s named in memory of her late bandmate Sarah Harding, who died, aged 39, in 2021, just a year after announcing that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

After banking £5,000 earlier in the episode, which debuted in April, Nadine managed to add £30,000 to her winnings for the charity in the final round. She however ran out of time whilst trying to name the final catchphrase, which would have taken her prize fund up to £55,000 had she got it right.

The catchphrase began by showing a pair of legs, which had a road covered in cars, travelling down a running track in an arena. Mr Chips was then shown running past and reaching the finish line first, indicating that he had won instead.

Nadine had 15 seconds left when the catchphrase first played, after four correct answers and one pass earlier in the round. She made a series of guesses as she tried to secure the maximum £50,000 for getting to the top of the pyramind.

As the final video played, Nadine guessed: “Runway … um … pass … running past the runway … running free … winning the runway.” After a close-up of the cars was shown, she said during the last few seconds of the round: “Bumper to bumper.”

After the countdown ended, Stephen confirmed that she had won £25,000 in that round alone. He told her: “I am more over the moon than you could ever imagine. That was incredible.” The host went on to reveal the correct answer.

He shared: “It wasn’t a runway. He’s beating the traffic.” Nadine responded by saying: “Oh, beating the traffic.” Stephen however encouraged her to focus on the fact that she had won a significant prize fund for her charity.

Stephen said: “That moment has now gone. Let’s think of happy thoughts, because, Nadine, you’re talking away the £5,000 that you banked earlier on, now that £25,000 – which takes your total prize money, an incredible amount, to £30,000.”

It was also announced that because she had correctly named the star catchphrase, placed in the middle of the pyramid, that she had doubled the winnings of her former rivals. It meant that Jake and Rick won £3,400 and £9,400 respectively for their charities.

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Dozens of Oasis fans who didn’t have tickets for Heaton Park attempted to gain access. Hundreds of fans had previously been watching the concert, as Liam and Noel Gallagher took to the stage via the big screens, which were visible a short distance away, but some took their chances.

Video footage from “Gallagher Hill” showed a fallen metal fence panel, which disappeared behind a line of trees. It’s claimed that police intervened as hundreds of fans who attempted to gain access realised that there was a much taller fence behind the one that had fallen.

However, none of those who had tried to gain access were successful in their attempts. Earlier in the day, hundreds who missed out on getting tickets when they went on sale gathered around Heaton Park to soak up the atmosphere and listen to the tunes, while catching a glimpse on the large screens.

Journalist Chris Slater, who works for the Mirror’s sister publication, the Manchester Evening News, said: “An eyewitness has told me that just before Oasis came on stage around 50 people tried to ‘rush’ one of the internal entrances to the gig area. They said around 10 appeared to get in but the rest were apprehended and turned away.”

Images taken at the scene show one man in handcuffs as a member of Greater Manchester Police escorted him away, while another was carrying a ladder. Another image showed a line of police officers standing outside several entrances along the perimeter to stop people attempting to gain access for free. Currently, it is not known whether any individuals were arrested this evening.

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Those in attendance in and outside of Heaton Park saw the show on huge screens, measuring 84 meters by 12 meters, a whole 20 meters bigger than those in Cardiff last week and are also the largest ever used at a concert in the UK.

On Friday, when the band were playing their first gig, around 50 fans had also attempted to jump the fences with the hopes of getting in for free. Currently, a dispersal order is in place for Heaton Park and the surrounding areas, giving the police and PCSOs the power to disperse crowds and prevent any commotion.

They say that while there currently is no risk to the public, the safety of those attending the Oasis shows and people around the area is the “main priority.”

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A few simple words on social media on August 27 in 2024 were enough to spark pandemonium among Oasis fans and were the catalyst for the most eagerly awaited UK gigs of all time.

On Friday, the force said that the first concert kicked off “without incident.” They went on to confirm that six individuals had been arrested, ranging from drunk and disorderly conduct to suspicion of fraud. The ages of those arrested span 20 to 55. The force also used drone technology in order to respond to several violations of the airspace, which is restricted from 11am to 11.59pm on the gig days.

The no-fly zone extends one-and-a-half nautical miles around the venue, and violators risk facing legal action. GMP officers tracked down seven drone pilots, confiscating five drones and giving a cautionary talk to two others. Assistant Chief Constable Matt Boyle expressed satisfaction with the event’s security, stating: “We are really pleased to say that fans attending the concert tonight have been able to do so safely and without incident.” He added that the police maintained a strong and visible presence to ensure public safety and that a dispersal order covering Heaton Park is effective until 2am the following day to address any potential disturbances.

“We would advise all fans travelling to and from the coming events to ensure they keep an eye out for information from our partners about transport options and road closures, allow enough time to get to the concert, keep hydrated and look out for each other.

“As always, if you notice anything that looks suspicious, report this to security staff or police immediately. This operation sits alongside resources there for anyone in need of police assistance across the whole of Greater Manchester.”

Manchester legends, Liam and Noel, are performing five sold-out concerts in their hometown, with Friday being their first Manchester performance since 2009.

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Abi Phillips, who played Liberty Savage on Hollyoaks, married her long-term fiancé Gav in a stunning ceremony at Lake Garda in Italy, where they had got engaged in 2023

Hollyoaks star Abi Phillips has tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Italy more than three years after her cancer battle.

The actress, who played Liberty Savage on the Channel 4 soap, married her long-term fiancé, Gav, in front of her closest family and friends at Lake Garda – the same location where the couple got engaged in 2023. Abi, who joined Hollyoaks in 2010 and departed the show three years later, took to Instagram to share snaps and videos of her happy day.

Her posts included clips of her getting her wedding hair done, as well as details of their reception being prepared. Abi also shared clips of her and Gav dancing in casual clothes before changing to their elegant wedding looks.

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Alongside a carousel of photos of her and her now husband, Abi wrote: “Literally having to pinch myself these last couple of days because I can’t quite believe that I was lucky enough to marry the love of my life surrounded by all of the most important people in our lives in our dream venues… @gavgilly we bloody it!!!

“Our wedding day was the best type of rollercoaster and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who made the effort to come all the way to Italy to celebrate with us. We love you all so much.”

She added: “Also another HUGE thank you to all of our incredible suppliers who honestly now feel like family to us who made our day truly unforgettable.” Many fans took to the comment section to congratulate the newlyweds, with one saying: “Sensational!! So happy for the two of you.”

Another wrote: “Congratulations to you both!! You looked stunning adore your dress and the wedding looked perfect.” One more said: “Wowwe! So incredibly beautiful! The biggest congratulations, so much love and happiness for you both.”

“The most beautiful bride and groom!!!” a fan said, while the wedding planner commented: “I loved EVERY minute of planning your wedding with you.” Abi and Gav got engaged at Lake Garda in 2023 and she announced the happy news on social media, by sharing a selfie showing off her huge engagement ring.

Captioning her upload, she penned: “So this happened last night! The most magical week in Lake Garda, with my favourite person in the world @gavgilly ended with us getting engaged. The most perfect proposal at sunset at the edge of the lake.”

She went on to add: “The last 11 years together have been the best of my life and I’m so looking forward to forever together. Thank you for making this trip the most incredible week, it will forever hold a place in my heart. I love you so much!”

The couple’s engagement came just under a year after Abi revealed she had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The actress, who auditioned for The Voice in 2017, explained that she had been diagnosed with the disease, telling fans: “I’d previously been sent away from the doctors after having found two lumps in my neck, they’d passed it off and said I was ‘young’ and it wouldn’t be anything and I was ‘probably getting over a cold’ or my body was ‘fighting something off’.

“As much as that’s what I wanted to hear I wanted to get everything checked for my own peace of mind. Fast forward two weeks and just before Easter weekend I had an appointment to see a consultant at the QE hospital who sat me down and told me that I had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and that I would need surgery and radiotherapy treatment.

“I never thought I would be told that I have cancer at the age of 28, you never think it’s going to happen to you. I wouldn’t have taken things further with seeing a specialist if I hadn’t seen @demijones1 post as her lumps were in the exact same place as mine.”