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The Masked Singer host is taking on hosting duties for brand-new jungle spin-off series I’m A Celebrity…Unpacked – and he’s bringing his wife, Hannah Cooper and their son along

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Almost a decade on from facing his own gruesome Bushtucker Trials, comedian and presenter Joel Dommett is heading back to the jungle – but this time, he says, with a note of relief, he won’t be the one eating weird bugs. The Masked Singer host is taking on hosting duties for brand-new jungle spin-off series I’m A Celebrity…Unpacked – and as he tells OK! Magazine, he’s bringing his wife, model Hannah Cooper, 36, and their two-year-old along for the ride.

The couple welcomed son Wilde in September 2023, but despite the name, Joel admits with a grin that their little man is as laid-back as they come, so shouldn’t be too phased by his jungle adventures. “He’s very chill. And I do realise, we’re very lucky with that. And I suspect if we were to have another, they would be absolute nightmares!”, he laughs.

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And Joel, who recently celebrated his 40th birthday, seems to have taken to fatherhood like a duck to water. “He’s so fun. I just love hanging out with him. It’s such a mad thing where I just feel like my wife’s given birth to a little best friend – it’s just the dream.”

While the TV star admits he’s a tad “bored of singing The Postman Pat theme tune”, his adorable son makes up for it, by constantly making him laugh. “This is fun at the moment. He is obsessed with trucks but can’t say the word truck, and instead he says the word c**k. So that’s funny.“

“And so he just points at big trucks and says big c**k really loud in the High Street. It’s just hilarious, whilst also being, like, embarrassing for me and his mother.”

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Joel and Hannah’s love story began back in 2016, when Hannah cheekily slid into his DMs after he finished as runner-up on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! The pair instantly hit it off, and Joel popped the question, just a year later. In 2019, they tied the knot in a stunning beachfront ceremony in Mykonos. Welcoming baby Wilde a few years later was the perfect next chapter, he admits.

And while Joel says he doesn’t have any big secret when it comes to a happy marriage, he does believe that “honesty is key”. “I think it’s also taking time to speak to each other and properly communicate at the end of the day, which is difficult when you’re a parent”.

Asked if the challenges of parenting ever cause friction between them, Joel confesses, “Luckily, Hannah and I are pretty much on the same wavelength, but parenting is so all-consuming. The whole thing is hard, it’s just exhausting to be honest. We haven’t got the energy to fight, even if we wanted to fight.”

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Meanwhile, after almost a decade after his own jungle stint where he shared the campsite with the likes of Emily Atack, Carol Vorderman and eventual jungle queen Scarlett Moffatt, Joel is feeling the full circle moment as he returns not as a contestant but as a host of the sister show.

“I’m really excited to be back. I can’t quite believe it’s coming up to 10 years since I did the jungle myself. It’s really, really nice to round off those 10 years and to be still going back there after so long, it is amazing. And seeing fresh people going in and seeing their enjoyment (and non- enjoyment as well)… it’s just so lovely to see it through their eyes.”

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Joel took part in the 16th series and finished as the runner-up, with Adam Thomas placing third and Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt winning the crown. Sweetly describing his Unpacked co-host Kemi Rogers as “so easy to work with”, Joel admits, their show is much harder to create than how it comes across on the telly.

“In reality, you are travelling there in the mad weather, for a start. Last year we had crazy floods and you’re writing the show about a show that’s not finished yet. Also, there’s the time zone difference. I’m getting up at midnight and then working through the night until 10 o’clock in the morning.”

Despite the trials, tribulations and teamwork involved in creating the show in Australia and getting it into our homes in the UK, Joel says, “It’s genuinely an incredible team, and it’s like a proper army operation to get that TV show into your living room. It’s really, really amazing.”

The Masked Singer presenter also believes I’m A Celeb remains one of the absolute highlights of our TV viewing throughout the year – a show unlike any other.

“What is amazing about the show is the different people’s reactions to the trials and the hunger. Different people’s reactions are what make that show so special. You have certain people who just take it in their stride. You have other people who just immediately say ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’. You have other people who scream, scream, scream and others who just close their eyes and zone out.

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“It just brings these celebrities out of their comfort zone, and you see a side of them that you would never see on any other show. It’s just so captivating and ridiculous and fun”

Joking that his favourite contestant during his own stint is ‘himself’, he then admits with a giggle that his favourite camp-mate was one of his best friends, actor Adam Thomas.

“I just thought he was the perfect campmate. He was so joyful, and his laugh was so infectious, and he sort of kept the camp really buoyant and fun, and also had that side of vulnerability about him.

“That’s what I think is a perfect campmate, someone who shows that vulnerable side, but brings true joy at the same time.”

And would Joel be willing to step in as a contestant for the second time for an I’m A Celeb All Stars series, if he were asked? “Never say never”, he smiles. “It would definitely get me off my mobile phone for a while!”

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! starts 16th November on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player

Following Pauline Quirke’s devastating dementia diagnosis, Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph set the scene for a potential Birds of a Feather reunion.

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Pauline Quirke’s Birds of a Feather co-star Lesley Joseph has issued an update about a potential on-screen reunion. The pair, alongside Loose Women panellist Linda Robson, are best known for their roles in the sitcom which last aired in December 2020.

Fans have longed for a second revival since then because Pauline’s health has prevented it, but Lesley has now confirmed it won’t happen.

Steve Sheen, the actress’s husband, revealed to her in January that she had dementia following her 2021 diagnosis.

He claimed that the Sharon Theodopolopodous star had resigned from all of her professional and professional responsibilities, including acting, in a statement released at the time.

Through her work and through PQA, where her vision and guidance have helped many young people, Steve continued to say that his wife’s Performing Academy “touched countless lives and will continue to do so.”

Lesley recently asked if she and Linda could continue the show as a duo, saying, “Everyone knows about Pauline… and she would be without us.

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We produced 129 episodes, and it is now over and there are many more things I want to do. “

Lesley coyly addressed rumors about producing a second comedy show with Linda despite not having plans to produce another Birds of a Feather episode.

Although this hasn’t yet taken place, she questioned whether it was. “Next year, we’ll learn more.” “

Pauline’s family recently made the most of her dementia, and Pauline’s family recently received a new Birds of a Feather update.

In a segment on BBC Breakfast this week, the actress’ husband and son reflected on her diagnosis and shared how she is doing now.

When Pauline, 66, received a script in 2020 and was unable to take the words, Steve said he first realized something was wrong with her.

When the word “degeneration” was used, the family was shocked because they had assumed her symptoms were related to a long Covid.

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For the first year, two years, you’re thinking, “No she’s alright,” according to Steve. Three or four years later, things are a little different.

We were unsure of how long it would last, how long you would use it, how bad it would be, or how quickly it would go.

She continues to be funny, talking, and content. Who knows, four years, eight, ten, 12 years, or 20 years? ,” he added.

We’re just trying to spread awareness of the condition, Steve continued. We don’t do this because we’re very private, but we do it because we need to. “

Charlie, who spoke with his father, assured fans that his mother is “good” and that she still knew “exactly” who they were.

He gushed, “My mum has always been my best friend, and her condition has not affected that.”

The fashion retailer is carrying the “cutest” jumper that is “so comfy” for the winter.

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Tesco F&F is selling a ‘cute’ and ‘comfy’ winter jumper that looks ‘absolutely stunning.’ Known for its affordable fashion range, the retailer could have a new crowd favourite on its hands.

Shoppers fell in ‘love’ with the F&F Knitted Satin Bow Back Jumper when it was showcased on TikTok. Offered in cream, pink and black, the trending style is available online and in stores for £29.50. With a secret detail on the back, the satin jumper could suit shoppers looking for a staple style with a twist.

This chic jumper is a pretty pick in your cold-weather edit, according to the product description. It has a ribbed neckline, cuffs, and hem for a classic touch. A striking faux-sugar bow detail completes the minimalist design, giving it a feminine twist. It can be worn with high-waist jeans or a skirt, making it ideal for layering in cooler weather.

The design delighted shoppers when the jumper was featured in multiple viral posts. In one TikTok, fashion blogger @Laurenjaneknox shared a try-on video wearing the cream jumper. She wrote: “Cutest Tesco F&F jumper! It has a stunning ribbon tie on the back of the neck! So comfy and not itchy either.”

The viewers adored what they saw. Someone responded, “They look nice on you,” Another fan called it “so cute.” Such a cute fit, the viewer said.

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When @Highstreetfashion_x featured the cream jumper in a different TikTok post, which received over 3k likes, the comments were more commendable. A social media user responded, “OMG obsessed with this! ” when asked about it. Need this so badly, said a second commenter. “!

Absolutely stunning, another user said. The “black” is what I want. A diligent customer later said, “Omg off in the morning to look for it.” There are a number of other jumpers that could impress F&F customers if they are looking for a different style.

For the festive party season, shoppers might prefer the F&F Knitted Off Shoulder Sparkle Jumper in Black. Reduced from £25 to £13, some sizes are currently out of stock online; however, the glitzy design may appeal to those who can find their size.

This knitted long-sleeved jumper is a stylish addition to your winter wardrobe, according to the product description. The ribbed cuffs and hem give it a feminine, flattering appearance, while the off-shoulder cuffs and hem provide a snug fit. For a sophisticated outfit, pair a pair of tailored pants, jeans, or midi skirt.

For an everyday look, there’s also the F&F Textured Argyle Button Front Cardigan with Wool in Chocolate. Priced at £27.50, the cardigan is available in multiple sizes.

Ruby Wax, who is starring in I’m a Celebrity, was left rattled after OJ Simpson pretended to stab her while mimicking a scene from a famous horror movie and told her he killed his late wife

She is currently dealing with the creepy crawlies in the Australian jungle for I’m a Celebrity but comedian and presenter Ruby Wax is already accustomed to coping with her fair share of stomach-churning scenarios.

The 72-year-old hosted her own show, Ruby Wax Meets, for four years back in the nineties. She interviewed some of the biggest and most controversial stars in the entertainment world at the time, including Madonna, Donald Trump and OJ Simpson.

It was during her chats with NFL star Simpson, who died last year at the age of 76, that she endured some unsettling and sick moments in which he pretended to knife her and called her up to say he’d killed his wife.

Ruby, who is also an actress and mental health campaigner with a masters degree in cognitive therapy, reflected on some of her most infamous interviews in the 2021 BBC show When Ruby Wax Met. Admitting she had never watched footage from them, she sat down for the three part series to look back on her own psychology at the time and those of her most iconic interviewees.

One shocking clip which resurfaced after OJ died in April 2024, shows Ruby discussing his bizarre actions that she admitted “genuinely surprised” her. In the 1998 meeting Ruby, who was renowned for her direct style of questioning, outright asked OJ if he had killed his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman . “Did you do it?” she asked while staring down at him. Looking at Ruby and directly into the camera he smiled and said, “No I didn’t, nope. Did not do it.”

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In the BBC’s later programme, Ruby who described OJ as “the most complicated character on earth” is seen watching the film back and commenting on it. “Afterwards I do a piece to camera saying, ‘ I’ve been fixed up and I don’t know who my date is gonna be. ‘ And we put him in the hallway and then I open the door and it would be him”, she remembers.

“But when he was out there, all the trays were out there and he was looking for a knife to fool me when the door was opened. He grabbed a banana, but there was no knife.

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Then, in the clip, OJ makes stabbish movements while simultaneously making high pitched sounds, which sound like the scene from Alfred Hitchcock’s horror film Psycho, which is about a shower murder. She continues, “OJ called me up on April 1st, in London, and said “I killed her,” and then went on April 1st.”

Following Simpson’s acquittal of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman’s murder in 1994, the original interview was held. Ruby admitted she thought she could persuade OJ to acknowledge the killings, calling it a “psychological minefield.” I believed I could catch him. I anticipated that he would say, “Yes, he did it,” and that I would put him in jail. She described her own thought processes at the time as “public defender.”

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I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, the most recent episode! has already started, and the camp has already generated a lot of discussion.

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Kelly Brook is one of the famous campmates in the 2025 series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! but it looks like she has already put fans off. Last night’s episode saw her admit to an embarrassing moment involving Madonna.

Kelly seems to be settling into camp well because she has already shared intimate stories with her new friends. When the actress began to share the awkward story with AngryGinge and Ruby Wax,

The model – who dated Hollywood star Jason Statham for seven years – explained that she had been invited to Madonna’s house for dinner where they were served a macrobiotic meal. This consisted of rice and beans, which is similar to what the campmates are given on the ITV show.

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Kelly quickly explained why she wouldn’t be invited back to the pop star’s home, but the embarrassment didn’t stop there. The main diet in use at the time was a macrobiotic diet, including rice and beans, according to Kelly. similar to what we currently eat here.

I was not at all familiar with that. So, we were given the opportunity to attend Gwyneth Paltrow’s macrobiotic dinner party at Madonna’s house, right?

“So, I’ve been on this diet,” I said. We just had a macrobiotic meal in a room where she, the Brits, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Madonna were sitting.

And Madonna sits next to me while we’re talking, and my stomach started to hurt so badly that I had to get up. And as I let out the most unpleasant fart, I’m thinking, “Oh no, oh no.” It climbed up immediately. She resembled Ergh exactly. And it was horrendous because she literally ate it. “

When asked if Madonna recognized the humorous side of the interaction, Kelly replied, “She kind of like looked away and was like hah. then abruptly disappeared.

Viewers of the show quickly took to social media to share their views on Kelly’s story. One said: “Kelly Brook telling national tv that she made Madonna chew on her farts was not something I saw on my 2025 bingo card.”

While a second joke read, “Kelly Brook giving out information that the FBI couldn’t possibly get out of me. “Kelly Brook is JARRING,” added another.

A fourth commentator called it “illogical” for Kelly Brook to admit she was farting all night at Madonna’s house during a dinner party.

The campmates have already been forming friendships and bonding since the most recent episode of I’m A Celeb premiered on Sunday night.

One celebrity will be declared the king or queen of the jungle at the conclusion of the three-week program. In the interim, competitors will compete in Bushtucker trials to get food for the evening.

In a “bit depressing” update, Radio 2 DJ Sara Cox admitted to having an issue with her husband Ben at night.

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A “depressing” marriage update about her husband, Ben Cyzer, has been revealed by Sara Cox. Just one year after her breakup from her first husband, the broadcaster and advertising executive Ben had a romantic relationship.

Ben and Renee have daughters named Isaac and Renee, and the BBC Radio 2 presenter wed them in 2013. She married DJ Jon Carter in a different country, and she has a second child named Lola.

However, Sara, 50, has now revealed a nocturnal battle she faces with Ben, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Speaking on The Teen Commandments podcast, Sara explained that Ben’s snoring often forces her to retreat to a separate bedroom.

She said, “This is my issue with Ben with me, because if I wake up in the night, it’s annoying just to watch him breathe.” I’m not talking about daytime noises; I’m talking about just minor noises.

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You’ll be aware of this when a wildlife documentary features a picture of an animal that’s on high alert for a predator. In the middle of the night, I feel like I have the heaving because the noise is so great, it just gets worse.

“I believe there is a little anxiety there. In my 20s, I can recall that if I awoke at like half one, I probably wouldn’t have been in bed at half one, but in my 20s, I would be like, “Oh, I’ve got a lot of time to sleep, amazing.” I go to the age of 50 and say, “F**k, it’s three, I’m not going to sleep, I’m never going to get back to sleep.”

I must use that 20s energy to think, “I have a lot of time to sleep,” so I do.

When asked how she handled her partner’s nighttime awakening, Sara Cox responded, “I nudge him, he’s really patient, he’s great about it, and then we just keep sleeping in separate rooms, which is a little depressing.

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Sara recently completed the BBC Children in Need Great Northern Marathon. She ran a remarkable 135 miles from Kielder Forest, Scotland’s border, to Pudsey in Yorkshire, raising more than £10 million along the way.

The programme “Saran Cox: Every Step of the Way for Children in Need,” which will be broadcast on BBC One starting at 8pm tonight (November 19), details her difficult journey. It’s just the hardest thing I’ve ever done, Sara said to the BBC after the challenge was over.

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I’ve never experienced pain like it, but the incredible women I’ve run into have just empowered me.

In the driving rain, it was bitterly cold, wet, and filthy, and there were so many people exiting the side of the road.