The couple got married in 1987, but Gary and she broke up shortly after meeting a much younger actress. The Crown actress couldn’t resist making a little dig at her famous ex despite more than three decades since their divorce.
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Lesley’s quip about Gary made her and host Stephen Colbert laugh(Image: CBS)
Lesley Manville made an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to criticize her ex-husband, Gary Oldman.
The Crown actress, who is currently performing in a 2, 500-year-old Greek tragedy called Oedipus, was on a US chat show to promote her most recent lead role.
Colbert asked the 69-year-old for her advice during the interview about showing her a photo of her teenage self taken when she first appeared in Emmerdale in 1975.
Don’t marry an actor, Manville retorted in response! Colbert and the studio audience both laughed at the comment.
The comment, “Don’t marry an actor! ,” was shared on X, formerly Twitter. To whom do you know her (not so) subtle shade?
She was married to Joe Dixon, a 60-year-old actor, and Gary Oldman, a 67-year-old Hollywood actor, for the first time. However, the most well-known affair between her and Gary was her brief one.
The pair first met in 1984, got married three years later, and had Alfie as their son in 1988. However, Gary left to pursue a relationship with Uma Thurman, who was only 18 at the time, just three months after his birth.
Lesley has described her devastated at the time when the pair managed to stay friends despite this. She told host Lauren Laverne, “We were having the most amazing time together, and we loved each other,” while appearing on Desert Island Discs. We were married. On my honeymoon, I became pregnant. The rug was severely pulled from under my feet as we were having the most fun.
Lesley went on to explain that she was initially concerned about telling her family that Gary had left, adding that it was simpler to pretend otherwise because of his work.
I simply said, “Oh well, I won’t tell them because it might all work out in a few months.” However, it was incredibly lonely at the time.
After meeting on the set of the State of Grace movie set, Gary and Uma briefly wed in 1990 and 1992. According to a letter from Uma, the Oscar-winner claimed he was unable to live with him and that he had dumped him. In an interview later, she later said, “It takes a special kind of woman to put up with him.”
The Mummy Returns actor Joe Dixon and Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris actor Lesley wed in 2000. Although her second marriage ended in divorce in 2004, the split attracted much less media attention than her second.
Sam Thompson has openly admitted to going to therapy as he attempted to recover from his long-term relationship with Zara McDermott about a year ago.
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Sam and Zara split around a year ago(Image: Instagram)
Sam Thompson has revealed the steps he took to get over his break-up with Zara McDermott. The popular pair split up after five years together last Christmas.
And the typically content TV host has come out to admit to going to therapy. According to the report, the couple allegedly split up as a result of their busy careers and differing life goals. Despite previous difficulties like her past infidelity, they would frequently be seen together at public events before their split.
While the separation was reportedly amicable and a mutual decision after a tough year, Sam has confessed to the struggles he faced as the pair went their separate ways. Speaking alongside his best pal Pete Wicks, Sam admitted he doesn’t talk about his past with Zara “out of politeness”.
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He told Mail Online: “I respect that we’ve both kept it that way. But I don’t know one person who enjoys going through a break-up. I needed therapy to help me process that change in my life.
Last year, I put in a lot of effort into neglecting both myself and my friends and family. One of the key takeaways was to allow myself some time; otherwise, you run the risk of getting sick.
Sam also made an unwavering promise to become a father in the future. The 33-year-old former Made in Chelsea man has frequently expressed his hopes. He continued, “I’d love to have kids, but I’d prefer to date unless I can see a long-term future in it.”
He must see a future with Talitha Balinska, the model and his new partner. The pair first met during a photo shoot in 2023 before rekindling contact at one of his arena shows earlier this year. After Sam confirmed it to Pete on his podcast a few months after starting their relationship, the two officially started dating.
Meanwhile, Louis Tomlinson, a member of One Direction, has left Zara. Early this month, she shared her first photo with the singer online.
The former Love Island star couldn’t help but share her joy as she celebrated her 29th birthday with the One Direction singer.
She beamed as she posed for a photo with Louis, 33, who was covered in brown faux fur and a beanie hat. Louis also grinned as he entered the photo, which was shot in a gloomy outdoor setting.
Along with the upload, she also included a sweet caption. Zara and Louis discuss their big day in it.
She wrote, “This is my best birthday ever; this is my 20th year!” Additionally, she included love hearts, a Christmas tree, and logs in a number of sweet emojis.
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Dominic Harrison, better known as Yungblud, has explained on The Howard Stern Show his thoughts on his stage name – as he shares what he’d like to call his future children
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Dominic Harrison is known as YungBuld professionally (Image: Redferns)
He’s shared the stage with rock legends like Ozzy Osbourne and Steven Tyler, yet some fans are still in the dark about how Yungblud got his icionic stage name. Dominic Harrison introduced himself to the world with his debut EP, Yungblud, in 2018, followed by his full-length album, 21st Century Liability.
Just a year later, the now 28 year old released his second EP, The Underrated Youth, and his second studio album, Weird!, which ranked the top spot on the UK Albums Chart and number 75 on the US Billboard 200. He’s has taken to the stage at major festivals worldwide, including Coachella in the US, Hurricane Festival in Germany, UNTOLD Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, and even his own Bludfest, founded by Yungblud in 2024.
In July this year, he won over Black Sabbath fans with a heartfelt cover of Changes at Ozzy’s final concert, Back to the Beginning, held at Villa Park, Birmingham, UK.
During an appearance on The Howard Stern Show, as seen in a YouTube clip, Dom revealed the origins of his stage name Yungblud, saying: “I thought Dominic Harrison was a bit polite for the music that I make.”
As reported by On Air with Ryan Seacrest, his management team started calling him young blood shortly after signing him, as he was the youngest artist they were representing.
Later in the show, when quizzed about what he’d name his future children, Dom responded: “If I had a girl, I’d name her Ziggy, and if I had a boy, I’d want to call him Iggy. So I’ve got Ziggy and Iggy”.
Fans have been sharing their love for Yungblud on YouTube, with one user commenting: “Absolutely love Dom’s music and the whole YB team. He’s such a kind and talented soul”.
Another fan chimed in: “He’s one of the most authentic people you’ll meet”. A third added: “It’s about time Yungblud is on the show”.
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Yungblud, hailing from Doncaster, was scheduled to perform his Idols World Tour in the US last month. However, due to health concerns, he had to pull out.
In an emotional social media post, he shared: “This year has been truly unbelievable and I feel so lucky and honoured from everything that has happened”.
Vicky Pattison, the star of Strictly Come Dancing, expressed her concerns about the rise of AI-enabled sexual abuse as OpenAI revealed plans to introduce an “adult mode” feature for people over 18 years old.
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Vicky said she’s “deeply concerned about the direction this technology is moving in”(Image: ITV/This Morning)
In a bid to compete with Grok, Elon Musk’s explicit chatbot, ChatGPT will allow users to create porn. Companions, or sexualized avatars, can be created using Grok for both naked and sexual photos and videos.
The artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT is owned by OpenAI. A new erotica feature was announced for the software in October. Consent has become a source of concern because of sexualized AI content.
Now, Strictly Come Dancing star and TV legend Vicky Pattison is raising the alarm about the rise of AI-enabled sexual abuse. Previously, she delved into the world of fake pornographic videos for a Channel 4 documentary named Vicky Pattison: My Deepfake Sex Tape. She said that she is “deeply concerned about the direction this technology is moving in.”
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Owner of ChatGPT, open AI boss Sam Altman, announced in October that users over the age of 18 must register with the site’s “erotica” generation tool.
He stated on X: “We are going to be able to safely relax the restraints in most cases now that we have been able to mitigate the serious mental health issues and have new tools.” We will allow even more erotica for verified adults as part of our “treat adult users like adults” philosophy.
Altman didn’t give details on what this might look like, but given that ChatGPT can carry out conversations and generate images, the erotica could be text-based and visual. Open AI also owns Sora, the viral AI video generator that created fake short videos of Jake Paul and TikToker HSTikkyTokky, that looked so realistic they fooled many online.
Geordie Shore alum Vicky took the extreme measure of uploading a deepfake sex tape created by AI to highlight the dangers of the situation as part of her Channel 4 programme.
“Having spent the last year immersed in the realities of deepfake porn and AI-enabled sexual abuse, I’m deeply concerned about the direction this technology is moving in,” she told The Mirror. “The issue isn’t consensual adult content, it’s that powerful AI tools are being rolled out before we’ve properly addressed consent, safeguards, and misuse. Women are already disproportionately harmed by deepfake abuse, and this risks making that worse.
“I’m concerned about the message that these tools are sending about intimacy,” Patterson said. When AI is intended to flirt and act on demand, it can skew the perception of how women interact with one another, especially for younger users who are already navigating tangled lines between consent and consent.
Every new sexualized AI tool runs the risk of strengthening dangerous narratives rather than protecting people until lawmakers and tech companies catch up.
In order to improve their age prediction before releasing the new feature, Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s CEO of Applications, announced earlier this month that she anticipates “adult mode” to debut in the first quarter of 2026. The company is already testing the Simo model in some nations, according to The Verge, to see if it can identify teenagers without “mis-identifying adults.”
There will be some controls, but according to Altman, no one will be able to see or obtain erotica without getting permission. However, Tolga Bilge, a researcher on AI policy, criticizes Altman for backtracking on a statement he previously made in an interview about OpenAI’s inaction, such as creating a “sexbot avatar.”
Given the current state of AI-generated sexual content, discussion about ChatGPT’s upcoming adult content is constrained.
In February, the UK Home Office released a report as the UK became the first country in the world to create new AI sexual abuse offences. They found AI tools are being used to generate child sexual abuse images in a number of sickening ways, such as “‘nudifying’ real-life images of children or by stitching the faces of other children onto existing child sexual abuse images.
In this odious material, “Innocent survivors of traumatic abuse are being re-victimized,” the children’s voices are frequently used.
“Perpetrators are also using fake images, such as streaming live images, to intimidate kids and force victims into even more horrifying abuse.” As more children are being groomed and abused online, perpetrators are using AI tools to help them hide their initial identities.
But AI-generated sexual content has already seeped into classrooms across the world. In Spain last year, 15 boys were sentenced to a year’s probation after being convicted of using AI to produce fake naked images of their female schoolmates. Most of the girls affected were aged 14 and the youngest was 11. The images were shared on WhatsApp groups.
In Australia, 50 school students reported that “mutilated” and “incredibly graphic” images of them had been fakes and shared. One mother said her daughter was so horrified by the images that she vomited.
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In the US, more than 30 female students at a school in New Jersey found deepfake sexual images had been shared among their male classmates on Snapchat.
As required by Ofcom’s Online Safety Act, OpenAI are reviewing their age verification system. User-to-user search companies are required by the Act to take appropriate precautions to reduce the likelihood of users encountering “illegal content,” including child sexual abuse material, terrorism, encouraging and assisting suicide, and other law-breaking incitement.
To prevent children from accessing pornographic content, all websites must have highly effective age assurance.
The striped tote bag from Lulu Guinness is usually £30, but shoppers can get it for less than £15 if you get it before the Christmas order cut-off on December 19
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The popular tote bag boasts almost 400 five-star reviews(Image: Lulu Guinness)
Lulu Guinness fans who fancy a designer bag this Christmas without breaking the bank are in for a treat. The luxury accessory brand has reintroduced its Black Multi Lulu Lip Striped Tote Bag, and shoppers are scrambling to snap it up before the Christmas order deadline on 19 December – leaving just a week to place orders.
The British label is famed for its quirky style and iconic motifs, turning everyday essentials into standout pieces. The Black Multi Lulu Lip Striped Tote Bag is no different, marrying practicality with the signature Lulu Guinness aesthetic.
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Priced at £30, it’s a steal compared to the brand’s usual offerings, but I’ve discovered a way to nab it for less than £15 via TopCashback. The process may seem intimidating, but it’s free, straightforward and quick.
TopCashback is gifting new members and first-time Lulu Guinness shoppers a complimentary £15 sign-up bonus plus cashback on any purchase of £15 or more from the brand’s website. This slashes the price of the Black Multi Lulu Lip Striped Tote Bag to a mere £14.74.
Existing TopCashback members might not qualify for the sign-up bonus but will still pocket cashback on their purchase, bringing the tote down to £29.74 after all discounts have been applied. To unlock the discounted price, shoppers simply need to make their purchase through this unique link, reports the Manchester Evening News.
This tote bag is perfect for office wear, extended weekend getaways, or simply to add a dash of character to your everyday look. Made from 100% recycled PET (essentially stylishly repurposed plastic bottles), this tote has ample space to accommodate everything you need, from a beach towel to a 16-inch laptop.
The black-and-white stripes are a classic Lulu Guinness design, and the bag is topped off with the brand’s iconic red lip motif and logo straps, along with a matching lip charm for an extra playful touch. Designed for daily use, it comes with both a long shoulder strap and a shorter handle, offering versatile ways to carry it.
Inside, there’s a convenient zip pocket and two slip pockets to keep your essentials neatly organised. The bag also weighs a mere 0.33kg, so you can pack in all you need without being weighed down by the bag itself.
If you have a bit more wiggle room in your budget, Radley has cut the price of its Hanbury Row Large Open Top Tote by a whopping 50%. Now priced at £149.50, down from £299, the bag is made from soft leather and is fully reversible, complete with a detachable zipped pouch.
Alternatively, River Island is giving nearly 20% off its Black Oversized Quilted RR Tassel Slouch Bag, now priced at £36 instead of £44. The tote features a quilted design and comes with a grab handle, gold-tone metal RI hardware branding and a detachable tassel.
Over at Lulu Guinness, the Black Multi Lulu Lip Striped Tote Bag has racked up an impressive overall star-rating of 4.9 out of five from more than 415 reviews. One delighted customer wrote: “Beautiful bag. Christmas present for my handbag-loving daughter and I know this is going to be one of her favourites.”
Another shopper said: “This bag is beautiful. It has replaced my work bag for the summer. Worth every penny – was looking at the Waitrose one but this is much better. Thank you Lulu for brining this back at much a great price – I bought two.
“I wanted this tote for ages so decided to treat myself,” a third penned. “The bag is fantastic, great for a days shopping in town. Delivery to Northern Ireland was fast and the service was great. Have had many compliments asking where I bought the bag.”
However, amongst the handful of critical reviews, one shopper awarded the Black Multi Lulu Lip Striped Tote Bag three stars due to the absence of a secure closure. It reads: “I like it but would have preferred a zip top, I would say for use on the beach.”
Another less-than-impressed shopper mentioned: “Very creased on arrival. Customer service said no guarantee another wouldn’t be the same so now have a creased bag. Love it but still waiting for the creases to drop out. Such a shame.”
Yet another customer adored their recent Lulu Guinness purchase, adding: “This bag is a Christmas present for my granddaughter and I know she will love it. It’s perfect.”
How to claim your £14.74 Lulu Guinness tote bag:
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Davina McCall and Michael Douglas were the picture of happiness as they posed for their wedding snaps. They tied the knot earlier this month, just three months after getting engaged.
The Big Brother legend and her husband posed outside Marylebone Town Hall just moments after saying “I do” on December 5. Davina, 58, dazzled in a tiny white thigh-high wedding dress which showcased her gym-honed physique. Ditching the traditional flowing white gown, the star instead opted for a floor-length white fur jacket over her quirky dress.
Completing her look, Davia chose a matching lace hat and layered tights with impressively high white heeled shoes. Michael, meanwhile, opted for a stylish, bright blue suit for their loved-up day.
“Amazing photos of such a gorgeous couple,” said one fan. A second added: “Incredible. Davina looks so beautiful.” “Not pretentious or try to hard just honest transparent & gorgeous,” gushed a third.
Meanwhile, a fourth penned: “Beautiful. Such a cool vibe.” Speaking about Davina’s wedding, a source told The Sun: “Their wedding was perfect, exactly what they wanted. They chose a small venue close to their home, and just invited about ten of their friends and relatives to be there with them.
“It was very intimate, and everyone who attended is very special in their lives. They’ve been through a huge amount in recent months, with Davina’s health, and it just felt right to formalise their marriage. They didn’t see the point in waiting. The next day, they just carried on with life as normal, and as coincidence would have it, they were guests at another friend’s wedding day.
“So they went as a married couple for the first time and happily showed off her wedding ring. It was the perfect weekend.” Earlier this week, the telly star also revealed her very fitting wedding ring. The piece of jewellery features a silver band with an eye-shaped gem, very similar to the Big Brother eye.
In September, Michael told The Mirror that they were happy as they were. He said: “There could be wedding bells on the way, who knows, I’m not going anywhere else if that’s why you mean. But we’re in no rush for any of that, we just enjoy each others company.”
