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Adam Peaty’s sister was at wedding because she’s ‘pretty enough for the Ramsays’, claims alleged mistress

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Adam Peaty’s sister Bethany was the only family member on his side who was invited to his wedding to Holly Ramsay – and Gordon Ramsay’s alleged mistress has hit out as to the reason why

As the rift between Adam Peaty and his family deepened late last year, his sister Bethany ended up being the only family to attend his Christmas wedding to Holly Ramsay.

The Olympic swimmer, 31, and new wife Holly, 26, – who is the daughter of celebrity chef Gordon and his wife Tana – tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at Bath Abbey on 27 December. This was followed by a swanky reception at Kin House in Wiltshire.

High profile guests included the Ramsay clan, as well as close family friends the Beckhams. But noticeably missing were most of Adam’s side of the family, including his parents Caroline and Mark.

Sarah Symonds, who alleges she had a seven-year affair with Holly’s father Gordon Ramsay – something he denies, – believes beauty therapist Bethany’s inclusion is down to her being “pretty enough for the Ramsays” and meeting their highly polished social media image they want to portray.

The 55-year-old claims she has recently struck up a friendship with Adam’s heartbroken mum Caroline and they’ve spoken about 32-year-old Bethany’s attendance at the wedding, which saw Holly choose her as a bridesmaid alongside her sisters Megan, 27, and Tilly, 24.

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Speaking to the Daily Mail, Sarah said: “It’s heartbreaking. Especially because Caroline is just lovely. After all, she didn’t judge me. She’s a married woman, she could have called me a slapper too [like Gordon once did] – but instead she asked me how on earth I ever dealt with the Ramsays.

“They are decent people trying to navigate him, so I told Caroline to stay strong and not to let anyone bully her… I’m so glad I reached out because now Caroline and I are close. One could say we are kindred spirits. Because if anyone knows what she is going through it is me.”

In the lead up to the wedding, it was reported a feud had erupted between Adam and his parents. This is said to have started when daughter-in-law Holly took a dislike to Caroline’s choice of dress for their special day.

Holly and Adam reportedly asked Caroline to buy a new dress. But relations soured to the point she was uninvited to the nuptials, along with most of his side of the family. Adam’s brother James, who is said to have made threats to him during his stag do, was also on the wedding blacklist.

Now more details about the so-called feud have emerged – and it’s claimed that most of Adam’s working class family didn’t have the right look for his wedding to Holly, which led to the blanket ban on them attending.

In a post after the wedding, Adam’s heartbroken mum Caroline’s revealed she had “lost a piece of herself” as she admitted she was “praying for peace” in 2026 after the fallout with her son and his new wife.

After sharing the wedding snub had “cut my heart out,” she said: “I lost a piece of myself this year that I will never get back, and I’m not forcing a smile like it didn’t change me. So no… I won’t be saying ‘2026 is going to be my year’.

“I’ll be praying that I recover next year, that my heart never has to break like this again, that I never have to survive something like this again. I’ll be praying for peace… real peace, the kind that lets me breathe without fighting for it. I deserve a year that doesn’t hurt.”

The Mirror has approached a representative for Gordon Ramsay for comment.

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Inside Timothée Chalamet’s rise to fame as Marty Supreme tipped for Golden Globes glory

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Inside Timothée Chalamet’s rise to fame as Marty Supreme tipped for Golden Globes glory – The Mirror

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Timothée Chalamet and his film Marty Supreme have earned three Golden Globe nominations at this year’s Annual Golden Globes, and critics think he has a very good chance of winning

All you need to know about Timothée Chalamet rise to fame

  1. Timothée Chalamet is an American actor known for combining indie credibility with blockbuster appeal, becoming one of the defining film stars of his generation. He was bon on December 27, 1995, in New York City, Chalamet and grew up in a creatively rich environment.
  2. His mother, Nicole Flender, is a former Broadway dancer and real estate agent, while his father, Marc Chalamet, worked for UNICEF and as a journalist. He has an older sister, Pauline Chalamet, who is also an actress. Raised partly in Manhattan and spending summers in France, Timothée is fluent in French—an influence that shaped his cultural outlook and artistic sensibility. He attended LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where his passion for acting fully took hold.
  3. Chalamet began acting as a teenager, appearing in commercials and short films before landing small TV roles, including Homeland (2012). After briefly attending Columbia University and then NYU, he left college to pursue acting full-time. His early film roles included Men, Women & Children and Interstellar (both 2014), where he played the son of Matthew McConaughey’s character.
  4. His breakout came in 2017 with Call Me by Your Name. His deeply emotional performance as Elio earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, making him one of the youngest nominees in that category. The role established him as a serious dramatic talent and a critical darling.
  5. Rather than following a conventional path, Chalamet balanced prestige projects with bold, unconventional choices. He appeared in Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird (2017) and Little Women (2019), worked with Luca Guadagnino again in Bones and All (2022), and took on challenging roles in films like Beautiful Boy (2018), where he portrayed a young man struggling with addiction.
  6. Chalamet successfully crossed into franchise filmmaking as Paul Atreides in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024). The films cemented his status as a global movie star capable of leading large-scale productions while maintaining artistic credibility. He further broadened his appeal by starring as Willy Wonka in Wonka (2023), showcasing his musical and comedic range.
  7. In recent years, Chalamet has continued to mix ambitious studio films with character-driven performances, earning praise for his versatility, fashion-forward public image, and thoughtful approach to fame. He is often noted for resisting typecasting and for collaborating with auteur directors.
  8. Still early in his career, Timothée Chalamet is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors of his generation—someone who has redefined what modern movie stardom can look like by blending artistic risk, mainstream success, and cultural impact.
  9. The actor recently took home the Best Actor award at the 31st Critics Choice Awards on January 4, 2026, for his performance in Marty Supreme — a film in which he plays Marty Mauser, a 1950s table tennis player chasing a dream of success. His win stood out in a competitive field with contenders like Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, Ethan Hawke, Joel Edgerton, and Wagner Moura.
  10. Chalamet and his film Marty Supreme have earned three Golden Globe nominations at this year’s Annual Golden Globes. These are Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Marty Supreme), Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Timothée Chalamet) and Best Screenplay – Motion Picture (Marty Supreme). Chalamet’s individual nomination is in the Musical/Comedy acting category for his role as Marty Mauser.
  11. Industry pundits and early prediction markets suggest this is one of Chalamet’s best opportunities yet to win a Golden Globe — potentially his first Globe victory if the momentum holds. However, Leonardo DiCaprio isalso nominated in the same category for One Battle After Another. Prediction markets show DiCaprio still has good odds too.
  12. Chalamet is currently dating Kylie Jenner, with the pair first linked romantically in early 2023. Though Chalamet tends to avoid talking about his personal life in interviews, he recently gave a very public shout-out to Kylie during his Critics Choice Awards speech, calling her his partner of three years and saying “I couldn’t do this without you.” Jenner mouthed “I love you” back in the audience.
  13. As well as his acting career, a wild fan theory spread online in 2025 claiming Timothée Chalamet might secretly be the masked Liverpool rapper EsDeeKid, mainly because fans noted similarities in their eyes under a balaclava and Chalamet’s known appreciation for hip-hop.
  14. Chalamet leaned into the joke in a tongue-in-cheek way: he appeared on a remix of EsDeeKid’s track “4 Raws” and delivered his own verse, where he rapped about his life and even referenced Kylie’s billionaire status (“my girl got a billion”). That cameo was playful and self-referential, but there’s no evidence he is EsDeeKid — it was more of a clever way to engage with fan speculation and have fun with the idea rather than a serious musical career pivot.

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Gordon Ramsay’s alleged mistress forms friendship with Adam Peaty’s mum – and it’s set to deepen family feud

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Gordon Ramsay’s alleged mistress Sarah Symonds has branded him a ‘hypocrite’ after his gushing wedding speech at daughter Holly’s wedding to Adam Peaty

Gordon Ramsay’s alleged mistress says she’s formed a friendship with his son-in-law Adam Peaty’s mum Caroline over their mutual dislike of the TV chef.

Sarah Symonds historically claimed she had a seven-year affair with Gordon Ramsay – something he denies. She claims it began in 2001 when his daughter Holly, now 26, was just a year old.

After The Mirror detailed reports that Sarah had been in touch with Caroline in November following the infamous family fall out, it’s now come to light that the two women share a deep bond. The 55-year-old revealed how she reached out to Caroline on Facebook after hearing she had been uninvited from Gordon’s daughter Holly’s wedding to Adam.

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Sarah claims the Olympian’s mother responded by asking to be ‘friends’ on social media and the pair now exchange Voice Notes and have built up a rapport.

Sarah told the Daily Mail: “I really know what it means to go through this trauma [with the Ramsays]. By talking to Caroline, yes, I’m opening up my scars again – but I’m doing it to help others.”

She continued: “Caroline and I are close. One could say we are kindred spirits. Because if anyone knows what she is going through it is me. I wanted her to know I thought the way Gordon and his family were treating her was terrible. I just felt so sad for her and wanted to try to make her feel a bit better.”

The friendship has also been extended to Adam’s aunt, Louise, who has been particularly vocal on social media about Adam’s behaviour and treatment of her sister. Sarah describes the friendships as a ‘support group’, with ‘sisterhood solidarity’.

During the wedding speeches, father of the bride Gordon reportedly appeared to take aim at Caroline and husband Mark during his speech.

The 59-year-old chef is said to have told guests at the reception at posh Kin House in Wiltshire that Adam was a ‘lucky man’ as he commented on how beautiful daughter Holly looked in her wedding dress.

He then reportedly said of his wife of 29 years, Tana, 51: “Look at Tana and that’s what you have to look forward to.’ In what appeared to be a dig at Adam’s parents, The Sun claimed that Gordon went on to tell his daughter: “Shame you don’t have the same.”

Speaking about their newfound ‘lovely friendship’, Sarah said of Adam’s heartbroken mum Caroline: “Yes, we have spoken about the wedding. Caroline and I have been in touch since and it is all really sad. Both she and Louise [Caroline’s sister] have said they are not really okay.”

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She added: “He [Gordon] said that about Tana – but he himself didn’t think he was such a lucky man, because he looked at me. It’s very hypocritical to tell Adam to look at Tana when looking at her wasn’t, in my opinion, enough to keep him faithful to her. You couldn’t make it up.”

The Mirror has approached a representative for Gordon Ramsay for comment.

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Derek Martin dead: EastEnders’ Charlie Slater legend dies aged 92

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EastEnders legend Derek Martin has died. The soap legend, who was 92, was best known for playing Charlie Slater on the BBC soap opera, a role he held from 2000 to 2011, with occasional appearances in 2013 and 2016.

An announcement, posted by a family friend on Facebook, shared on Saturday evening read: “It is with deepest regret to announce that Derek Martin / Derek Rapp. Age of 92. At 7pm this evening Derek has sadly passed away in Hospital about an hour ago. My Mum and his Son David was with Derek the whole time. Derek was truly an amazing person who was very talented in the filming industry and many other things. A great man, Father of two Sons & a fantastic family friend. We will miss you Derek. RIP.”

The late actor, who was a keen golf and football fan, had also been a member of the Grand Order of Water Rats, an entertainment charity founded in 889. Fellow members have since paid tribute to Derek on social media. Ian Richards said: “So very sad to hear of the passing of PKR Derek Martin, ‘king of the eggs’, if you know, you know. A genuinely warm and funny man who’s company always had me rolling in laughter, his massive charity work, largely unreported, but never dismissed by those who knew him well. RIP Derek the world is a sadder place without you.”






Derek was best known for being at the centre of EastEnders’ Slater family
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Ian Henry added: “It was a joy to be in his company. He had so many stories and was a very funny man. He achieved so much in his long and distinguished career, not least his iconic portrayal of Charlie Slater in EastEnders for so many years. His presence will be sorely missed.”

Derek, born Derek William Rapp, started his career as a stuntman on Doctor Who. However, after breaking his collarbone while filming Elizabeth R, he made the decision to focus on acting.

And after appearing in the likes of Law & Order, King and Castle and Eldorado, he soon found himself appearing in The Bill, Only Fools and Horses and Little Britain – as himself. But to millions, he was known as the loveable London cabbie, Charlie on EastEnders.






Derek Martin was known for playing Charlie Slater


Derek Martin was known for playing Charlie Slater
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Charlie first appeared in the soap in September 2000. Derek, however, had originally auditioned for the roles of Den Watts and Frank Butcher in the 1980s and made the shortlist for both.

When he auditioned for Charlie, he was offered a contract with a minimum term of three years, with the potential to stay for a longer period of time. Of the role of Charlie, Derek said it was like putting on an “old coat, and he had hoped to remain on the show until he died.

His character was known for being the glue which held the Slater family together and was “positive as long as his family was around him.” Nine years after he first arrived in Walford, it was announced that Derek would be taking a break from the show.






Derek played Charlie between 2000 and 2016


Derek played Charlie between 2000 and 2016
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The EastEnders legend died in hospital


The EastEnders legend died in hospital
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In 2016, Charlie was killed off from EastEnders after the character suffered a heart attack, but the actor said it had been “wonderful.” Speaking of his departure, he commented: “I spoke to Dominic, the executive producer, and he explained [the storyline] and said he’d give me a good send-off. In a way, it’s closure, after 11 years, which for an actor is wonderful.”

But while he openly admitted he loved his time on the soap, in 2022, Derek said that the show was “miserable” and needed to inject humour back into the storylines. He said that the show no longer included “affairs and beating people up” as they hoped to appeal to a younger audience.

Speaking to The Sun, Derek said: “You’ve got to have humour because there’s always something to laugh about in life. You used to have Charlie, Patrick Trueman [Rudolph Walker] and Jim Branning [John Bardon] sitting at the allotments with a few beers, just talking about silly things. That’s what happens in real life. You need that on EastEnders.






Derek's character was killed off from the soap ten years ago, with Charlie suffering from a heart attack


Derek’s character was killed off from the soap ten years ago, with Charlie suffering from a heart attack
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“I’ve nothing against youngsters, they’re the future, but it’s like the BBC is trying to turn EastEnders into Hollyoaks with so many youngsters, and everyone’s having affairs and beating people up.”

Tributes have since poured in across social media, with one fan writing: “Some sad news this evening as Derek Martin, Walford’s very own Charlie Slater, has passed away. Thoughts with his family, friends and all those who worked with him.”

“I’m so sad to read this. Farewell Derek Martin – a lovely man, a fantastic actor, and an EastEnders icon,” said a second. A third went on to write: “Very sad to hear that Derek Martin has died. He created a wonderful character in Charlie Slater – the perfect head of the clan.”

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Golden Globes attendees set for ‘scary’ moment as they are urged to ‘have fun’

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The Golden Globes are back and a fashion stylist to the stars has revealed the best way those in attendance can make a positive impact on the red carpet – and it’s not getting naked

One of the biggest nights in the showbiz calendar is upon us, and celebrities are preparing for a “scary” evening. The 83rd Golden Globes Awards ceremony is taking place at the Beverly Hilton in California tonight (Sunday, January 11) and famous faces will be out in force.

But while all eyes will be on the likes of Timothee Chalamet inside the venue as he hopes to bag the prestigious gongs, outside is where eagle eye viewers will hope the real story lies. For the red carpet of such an iconic event is always a surefire way to make a statement.

And for one celebrity stylist, we can expect political statements to be front and centre. The previous naked trend, however, could be taking a backseat.

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Fashion Stylist Sarah Nearis told the Mirror ahead of the bash: “I think over the years we’ve been seeing a lot of the naked trend which always draws a lot of attention but we have definitely been drawing away from that. I feel like that is a safe go-to for anyone who wants a lot of eyes on them.

“In heightened times, especially now, some may use the red carpet to make a political statement which of course can be a hit or miss. But, I believe wearing your heart on your sleeve is a beautiful thing.”

She went on to say such events allow fashion and style to be a way for celebs to make an impression without having to speak and called them a “perfect platform”.

“It’s a representation of your essence, confidence and personality,” she said. “Fashion is a beautiful way to represent yourself and take risks. It can be scary if you step outside your comfort zone but there is growth in that too.”

When it came to offering her own advice to those readying themselves for their big moment, Sarah said: “As a stylist, the advice I would give to make a statement this year is to wear what makes you your most confident, have some fun with it and make it your own.

“I am a huge lover of vintage and I love seeing when celebrities choose to wear vintage or previously worn pieces styled differently. Just wear what makes you feel sexy and confident and the rest will speak for itself. Don’t try and follow trends or lock yourself in a certain box.”

The words and advice come after fans praised Helen Mirren as she picked up a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Eve celebration. The actress, 80, was a vision in pink and turned heads as she wore a custom, long-sleeved, figure-hugging Stella McCartney dress.

She joined the likes of fellow award winner Sarah Jessica Parker at the event in Beverley Hills. It was a precursor to the Golden Globes. She was presented with her special gong at the ceremony by Harrison Ford.

The actor went on to recall the first time he worked with the actress on 1986’s The Mosquito Coast. He later reunited with her again for the Paramount+ series 1923.

The main Golden Globes ceremony will be hosted for the second time by comedian Nikki Glaser. Last year’s ceremony threw a number of surprises at viewers when it came to the winners.

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Emily Atack’s dramatic weight loss transformation sparks fat jab rumours

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Emily Atack has shown off her slimmed down physique on social media, prompting fans to congratulate the star on her new look as the speculate over how she lost weight

Emily Atack has drawn attention from fans after posing for a string of slimmed down snaps shared to her social media platforms. The TV star initially built up a following by championing body confidence but her new physique hasn’t escaped her fans.

On Instagram this weekend, mum-of one, Emily, 36, posed in a black shirt and jeans to take a mirror selfie showing off a new hairstyle. With her trademark humour and charm, she captioned the image with a simple statement, writing: “Bobviously” while holding a hand behind her quaffed hairstyle.

The image and caption drew a range of responses from fans who were quick to compliment her on her bob – while many others made comments about her changing figure.

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One wrote online: “See a lot of these ‘body positive’ celebs have changed their tune since weight loss jabs came out.” Another added: “These celebs have fooled you, now they are all taking injections and are proud to show us how well they have done.” While one commented: “And the innovation is called Ozempic, I presume?”

But most were all praise of the star’s looks. One wrote: “She looks lovely either way. She’s very lucky.” Another backed this thought up and write: “She’s a beautiful woman regardless of weight. Her newly revealed cheekbones are fabulous! Good for you Emily.”

While further recent photos taken over Christmas and earlier in December showed Emily with a trim waistline, and posing in an outdoor bathtub with her toned back on display. While fans complimented Emily on her glowing complexion, others questioned if the star – who welcomed a son named Barney with fiancé Alistair Garner 19 months ago – had changed her outlook on body image.

Having championed a natural figure, some fans have questioned if the star may have turned to weight loss injections such as Wegovy or Mounjaro to slim down. But those close to the star have suggested she will remain silent over the speculation, with the Daily Mail quoting a friend telling them: “She is acutely aware of what is her business and what is not.” The Mirror has contacted a representative of Emily for comment.

Since bursting into the spotlight in 2008 as Charlotte Hinchcliffe on the Channel 4 comedy The Inbetweeners, Emily has frequently discussed her unease over having her figure analysed. Having taken on the role as a teen, Emily played Charlotte simply as a teenage school girl, and has expressed discomfort over the way she was sexualised as ‘Big Jugs’ on the show and by its fans.

She has also taken aim at social media trolls who have critised her appearance online, while defending herself as a size 10 – 14. The star won respect in 2018 when she appeared as a contestant on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! where she was able to give viewers an insight into the real her, and prove herself as more than a sex symbol.

She previously told the Daily Mail of her time in the jungle: “My whole life, people have been telling me what they think I should do. Maybe I should lose a stone, dye my hair brown, do a play. But that’s boring. I wanted some fun in my life again; I was noticing how the industry was changing and that people were coming out of I’m A Celebrity and doing really well, so after turning it down three times, I finally said yes.”

Discussing her desire to appear on the show, she continued: “I really wanted to break that stereotype. I thought I needed to almost reinvent myself and show that there is more to me than a pouty face and a pair of boobs.

“The irony of it was that, my whole life, I’d been striving to be sexy when in fact being what I really am – a wobbly-arsed, freckly-faced, fun girl – is what makes me feel happiest and most comfortable. I was so amazed and thrilled that this is what gave me all the success I’ve always striven to have. [I’m A Celebrity] taught me a way to love myself without all those things. If I’m having a bit of a down day or I’m struggling, I do try to get back to that person in the jungle, to who I really am deep down.”

She also hit out at those who discussed her figure, stating: “My weight has always been a ‘thing’. I’ve been a size 10 or 12, a 14 every now and then. I love food and I love wine. Other actresses are tiny, I was always the bigger girl at castings and it never troubled me.”

She added: “But if I go out and I feel nice then a photo gets put online and everyone starts saying that I’m fat, it’s really difficult. There are worse things in life but, as a woman, having your weight criticised is rough. It shocked me when I was younger because I’d never ever had a weight issue. I never thought I was fat, I thought I was fine.”

Emily has been a champion of fighting for more realistic figures in the mainstream in the past – opening up to Stylist in 2018 that she felt shops and adverts sold an unrealistic image of beauty. She told the publication: “I always used to notice how thin the mannequins were in shops, and when trying clothes on and it didn’t look like that on me. It makes you feel like you’ve failed in some way. I thought I didn’t look as I should, which is just so sad.”

Emily has also won praise for her campaign work to improve the treatment of women, having been targeted by sick individuals online. She has opened up about the sexually explicit images she has been sent, unprovoked, by strangers and has campaigned for laws to be strengthened to outlaw such behaviour.

And she braced herself for more toxic encounters after appearing in the BBC drama Rivals in 2024 – not least because she was involved in a scene where she played tennis while naked. She told The Times: “I should be able to do a scene like this and not receive negative attention. The two should not go hand in hand. A woman said to me on Instagram the other day, ‘Pick a lane. You can’t play a racy role like that and get your clothes off and expect not to get messages. Why would you take that role?’ And I wanted to say to her, ‘Are you telling me essentially to quit my job?’ Why should I? Women have to change their clothes; we have to change our routes home. I’m a professional. I’m never going to please everybody.”

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