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Netflix’s The Midnight Club star and Celebrity Traitors contestant Ruth Codd has gone into detail about the accident which left her in and out of hospital in Ireland as a teen

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As the latest batch of famous faces battle it out in The Celebrity Traitors, actress Ruth Codd has opened upon the scary accident that cost her years of her life. The Netflix star, 29, with join the star-studded lineup as they enter the famous castle for the hit BBC series.

While it remains to be seen who will take on the role of either Faithful or Traitor, Ruth will join the likes of Stephen Fry, Alan Carr, Jonathan Ross and Kate Garraway to take on the challenge. But things could been completely different for Ruth following the incident as a teen.

The Midnight Club star explained how at the age of 15 she seriously injured her foot. The Irish star from Wexford was playing football and the injury left her requiring several surgeries and suffering from chronic pain as a result.

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In the end, she eventually made the decision to have her leg amputated aged 23. Since then, she has learned to use a prosthetic leg and continues to use her platforms to raise awareness about disabilities.

In 2022 she spoke with the Irish Examiner about her situation. Ruth called it one of her greatest life challenges to date and claimed it took “eight years of her life”.

She said at the time: “My injury is the greatest challenge I’ve faced in my life so far. I injured it playing soccer at the age of 15.

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“It never healed correctly so until I was 23, I was on and off crutches, getting loads of operations. Because of nerve damage and chronic pain, I chose to get it amputated. It took eight years of my life, constantly going in and out of hospital.”

The actress went on: “My whole life revolved around trying to heal my leg. For years, I didn’t see it getting any better. I was stuck in a really bad mindset and I was p****d off at life.

“When I made the decision to amputate it, things finally started to turn around. It was a relief. I could get on my life.

“I was just messing around in school and fell over playing soccer, which is the worst part because I don’t even like soccer. At least I could have gone out in blaze of glory doing something that I loved but – no!”

As well as her upcoming Traitors appearance, Ruth has also starred in The Fall of the House of Usher as well as Sky TV series Small Town, Big Story and the live action remake of How To Train Your Dragon.

The Celebrity Traitors begins on BBC One and iPlayer at 9pm tonight.

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The Celebrity Traitors star Tom Daley and his husband Dustin Lance tied the knot back in 2017 and have been going strong ever since

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Tom Daley’s husband Dustin Lance Black has shared tear-jerking wedding day secret from their special day back in 2017. The couple tied the knot eight years ago and have been just as in love ever since.

Dustin spoke in an emotional TV interview just months after their special day. He reminisced about the “beautiful” ceremony, which took place in May 2017.

Despite having a 20 year age gap between them, the pair looked happier than ever as they celebrated in Tom’s home city of Plymouth. Dustin revealed that he found himself in tears throughout the day as he married the love of his life.

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In an interview with 5 news, Dustin said: “I got quite tearful that day. When I was able to join in that great tradition and understand it fully and come to understand a bit more than I ever knew even when I was fighting for it.”

He added: “We’re just really open about who we are and I don’t think it’s even a gay thing, we just don’t hide our relationship.

“If we’re going to do something together we’re husbands, we’re each other’s life partners. We love each other so we don’t hide it.”

Dustin flew his family to the UK from Texas but said he and his husbands were actually the ones who left the party first.

He said: “[Tom and I] were the first to go to bed they stayed up all night drinking. It was great. I’ve felt part of that family for a long time. But I’m not sure I’m 50 per cent Plymouth yet, I haven’t earned that.”

Tom and Dustin are dads to their two sons – Robert ‘Robbie’ Ray Black-Daley born in 2018 and Pheonix Rose Black-Daley who was born in March 2023.

The Traitors is returning to our screens this Wednesday night and, for the first time in the UK version of the show, there will be famous faces from the worlds of sport, entertainment, music and more entering the iconic castle.

Tom will be one of the celebs taking part in the show. Just like the usual version of the popular BBC programme, the spin-off series will see 19 celebrities becoming either ‘Faithfuls’ or ‘Traitors’.

The cast for the celebrity series includes comedian and TV host Alan Carr, singer Charlotte Church and actress Celia Imrie. Representing the world of sport, meanwhile, is ex-England rugby player Joe Marler and Olympic diver Tom Daley.

Tom, who is now 31, first shot to fame nearly two decades ago when he won the 2007 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award when he was just 13-years-old. The year after he then became Team GB’s youngest competitor at the Beijing Olympics and has since won five Olympic medals in total.

– The Celebrity Traitors, BBC1, tonight and Thursday, 9pm

During his open appearance on the Apple TV show The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy, Prince William only mentions estranged brother Harry once – and the host of the show has revealed why

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Eugene Levy has revealed why he didn’t probe Prince William on his bitter feud with Prince Harry during his candid chat with the Prince of Wales.

William gave a rare glimpse into his family life and his plans for when he is King during an appearance on Levy’s Apple TV show The Reluctant Traveller. As the prince gave the Schitt’s Creek star a tour of Windsor Castle, William set out his approach to the monarchy, saying, “I want to question things more”, but added that central to his world was his family life with wife Kate and their three children.

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The heir to the throne also candidly described how his wife’s cancer battle left him overwhelmed, revealed his children do not have mobile phones, and said he aims to create a “world in which my son is proud of what we do”.

During the course of the episode, his estranged brother only came up once when William revealed his hopes to not repeat the past when he ascends the throne.

He said: “I hope we don’t go back to some of the practices in the past that Harry and I had to grow up in. And I’ll do everything I can to make sure we don’t regress in that situation.”

In an interview with ITV News, Levy was asked if the reason he did not ask more about the brothers’ rift was that because he was told it was off limits.

But he revealed in his reply: “I was not told I couldn’t ask anything, but it wasn’t really, you know, up to me, to get into that. I had no interest in asking him about that, because it was, you know, very delicate issue and certainly not up to me to get into it.

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“I think there were other things, you know, I could lead the conversation to that might be interesting for him and interesting for the world to hear, but that was something I wasn’t necessarily interested in getting into.”

William’s single mention of his brother is one of just a handful of times that he has talked about him so publicly since he and Meghan quit as working royals and moved to California more than five years ago.

And former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told the Mirror : “The mention of Harry is indeed fleeting and I think it would be wrong to spend much time talking about it. But I suppose it does show that William hasn’t blocked his brother completely from his brain.

“They shared a traumatic childhood and adolescence, and nothing can ever change that part of their history. It was only natural for him to include Harry when talking about his childhood, but I don’t think we should read more into it than that.”

Jennie added: “On the programme as a whole, I think it was an extraordinary insight into who William really is. We all think we know him, at least as a prince, but this was a glimpse behind the mask at the man who will be King.

“The words that screamed out at me were his unequivocal intention to question whether certain aspects of the monarchy are fit for purpose.

“He is not going to stand for doing things in a certain way just because that’s what has happened in the past. He respects and is surrounded by tradition but refuses to be bound by it. And that’s something fairly new.”

Stand-up comedian Peter Kay and his wife Susan Gargan had a honeymoon they’ll never forget but, sadly, for all the wrong reasons as the star reveals in his new book

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Peter Kay has revealed his honeymoon with his beloved wife was “ruined” as it coincided with the 9/11 terror attacks – turning their resort into a joyless place.

The comedian has written a new book in the form of a diary with stories and anecdotes for each month.

And writing about September, the Phoenix Nights creator also recalls his honeymoon disaster, as he and wife Susan were married just a few days before the September 11 attacks in 2001 and were in Mexico when the disaster unfolded.

Kay thought it was a movie when he first saw the twin towers on fire on TV before the realisation hit and the holiday resort took on an eerie state.

Kay writes: “The whole resort was flung into grief, as you’d expect. We really wanted to go back home, but thousands of planes were grounded. It was an unprecedented move to thwart any further attacks from hijacked planes.

“That backlog lasted for weeks. We tried calling home, but queues for any public phones were huge, mainly Americans calling family and friends.

“The feeling was eerie. All joy evaporated. All music stopped. It was a surreal juxtaposition; we were in such idyllic surroundings while all this tragedy was happening. We tried to continue with normal holiday activities, but we felt guilty.”

Kay said the world changed for years afterwards and when children came into their lives he tried to shield his young kids from 9/11 and would change TV channel if a programme came on mentioning it as there was no real explanation for what happened.

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He added: “Sometimes the world can be a horrible place, and it ruined our honeymoon. We got back home six days later than scheduled. We were so grateful to get a flight back. We’d been waiting in a packed airport in Cancun for seven hours.

“I’ll never forget the passengers clapped and cheered when we landed in Manchester. Such a relief to be back on terra firma, though no one would feel safe for a long time to come. F**king Al-Qaeda.”

Elsewhere in the book, Kay also details how he needed emergency surgery in recent years after a kidney stone left him in agony.

He recounted the events in comedy fashion, before writing: “It was painful and unpleasant and a dreadful experience I never wish to repeat. Ever!”

*Peter Kay’s Diary is published by Harper Collins and is out tomorrow(Thursday).

Amazon Prime Day is in full swing, but Amazon may not be the cheapest place to pick up a Nintendo Switch this week as a lesser-known retailer is offering one for £200 less than the giant retailer

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Over on Amazon, this Nintendo Switch Mario Red & Blue Edition isn’t included in the wide variety of sales, and currently boasts a price tag of £581.54, even steeper than over at Nintendo’s own store, where the same Mario Edition Switch is available for £279.99.

But for Nintendo fans or shoppers keen to pick up the Mario-themed gaming console for a loved one, Wowcher is the cheapest place to go, as this Limited-Edition Switch is reduced all the way down to £239.99.

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The original Nintendo Switch has a very distinct design that shaped present-day handheld gaming. It had a screen in the middle, with two detachable controllers, allowing you to play in handheld or docked mode. The screen measures 6.2 inches and features an LCD display with a 1280 x 720 resolution, which outputs 1080p (Full HD) when connected to a compatible dock.

Boasting 32GB of internal storage, this gaming console lets you store your favourite games and save with ease. Armed with Wi-Fi & HDMI connectivity, gamers can simply plug in and play anywhere, any time. Plus, the 720p and 1080p outputs provide crisp HD visuals for immersive gaming sessions.

The Nintendo Switch Mario Red & Blue Edition sports a distinct red-and-blue colour scheme in honour of Mario’s iconic outfit. This bundle includes red Joy-Con Controllers with blue straps, a blue Joy-Con grip, a red Nintendo Switch dock and a red Nintendo Switch system.

This edition also includes a stylised Mario Red & Blue Edition Carrying Case and a screen protector to help protect the Nintendo Switch when gaming on the go.

Wowcher would normally sell this limited-edition set for £299, but is now offering shoppers the chance to pick up a bundle for £239.

For those who don’t mind splashing some cash, you can find the same bundle up for grabs at Nintendo’s website for £279 or head over to Amazon to pick one up for £581.54.

Peter Kay speaks about painful surgery as part of his new book which is out today

Peter Kay has revealed he had emergency surgery on a giant kidney stone and a stent needed to be fitted after it caused “major trauma” to his urethra.

Writing in his new book Peter Kay’s Diary, his March entry documented a troubling and painful time for him several years ago, but in typical comical fashion.

Comedian Kay, 52, said he was wearing a covid mask on a train from London Euston to Wigan when he felt severe stomach pains and had to rush to use the toilet. Two days later he had throbbing pains in his lower back and googled his symptoms, which suggested a kidney stone so went to get medical attention.

Kay writes: “Fast forward 24 hours, and my suspicions were confirmed via a CT scan at the local hospital. It turned out I had a big stone block in the exit of my right kidney.

“He(urologist) reassured me, but said I needed emergency surgery to remove the kidney stone, which would also involve having a stent fitted at my urethra in order to maintain my kidney functions. F**k a duck.

“My pre op bloods confirmed his suspicions that, apparently, my kidney functions were deranged. Well, that’s how the nurse delicately put it. As much as I was shocked, I was also relieved and felt vindicated, as I actually had something wrong with me, and it wasn’t just hypochondria.

“However, kidney stone pain is legendary, and I was starting to sob and make the occasional high pitched whining sound, like when you fire an air rifle at a dog’s testicles.”

Worse was to come for Peter though, when he was told the operation would involve a small camera fitted with a laser entering his body to “blast” the kidney stone away.

The doctor told him there would be no need for any cuts or incisions as the camera would be going in another way.

Kay added: “Then the penny dropped with a huge realisation. Oh, my God, he means he’s going in through the hole at the end of my penis. My world collapsed. Red lights flashed in my head. He can’t go up there? It’s out of bounds, private land. Area 51. A camera won’t fit up there, let alone one carrying a laser. Was this guy on glue?”

Sadly for comedian Kay the doctor was serious and that is how the operation took place, but not before his anesthetist had also asked for a selfie shortly before putting him to sleep.

The stone was removed and Kay was left in serious pain for a week when he used the toilet, until he had to return to remove the stent via the same way the camera had gone into his body.

Kay added: “The urologist said I didn’t need any pain relief. He said it’d be a walk in the park, though I don’t know which parks he walks through.

“The urologist advised me to breathe deeply, in and out, then grabbed my penis like he was grabbing a snake and squeezed it, which caused my eyes to bulge like a cartoon.”

The urologist then advised him to slow his breathing although Kay says he was lucky he didn’t get headhunted by this point, such was the pain. A small hook was then used to remove the stent and Kay “howled” in pain.

He added: “It was painful and unpleasant and a dreadful experience I never wish to repeat. Ever!”

According to the NHS, Kidney stones can develop in 1 or both kidneys and most often affect people aged 30 to 60. They’re quite common, with more than 1 in 10 people affected.

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Kidney stones are usually found in the kidneys or in the ureter, the tube that connects the kidneys to your bladder. They can be extremely painful, and can lead to kidney infections or the kidney not working properly if left untreated.

Symptoms include pain in the side of your tummy (abdomen) or severe pain that comes and goes like Kay felt on the train.

In the “cheery” September chapter of the book, the Phoenix Nights creator also recalls his honeymoon disaster, as he and wife Susan were married just a few days before 9/11 and were in Mexico when the disaster unfolded.

Kay thought it was a movie when he first saw it on TV before the realisation hit and the holiday resort took on an eerie state.

Kay writes: “The whole resort was flung into grief, as you’d expect. We really wanted to go back home, but thousands of planes were grounded. It was an unprecedented move to thwart any further attacks from hijacked planes.

“The feeling was eerie. All joy evaporated. All music stopped. It was a surreal juxtaposition; we were in such idyllic surroundings while all this tragedy was happening. We tried to continue with normal holiday activities, but we felt guilty.”

Kay said the world changed for years afterwards and when children came into their lives he tried to shield his young kids from 9/11 and would change TV channels if a programme came on mentioning it as there was no real explanation for what happened.

He added: “Sometimes the world can be a horrible place, and it ruined our honeymoon. We got back home six days later than scheduled. We were so grateful to get a flight back. We’d been waiting in a packed airport in Cancun for seven hours.

“I’ll never forget the passengers clapped and cheered when we landed in Manchester. Such a relief to be back on terra firma, though no one would feel safe for a long time to come. F**king Al-Qaeda.