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Many of us are already enjoying all the traditional holiday treats, including eggnog and pigs in blankets. TGI Fridays has you covered if you’re looking for a twist on the traditional Christmas menu.

The American-style restaurant and cocktail bar has unveiled its limited-edition Christmas menu, featuring dishes with a unique American flair. Cajun Claus Mac and Cheese, which uses Cajun spices and more cranberry-chilli jam, and Merry Cheesy Christmas, which are served with mozzarella dippers and smoky spices.

For the main course, Santa’s Smashed Burger promises to fill you up with two beef patties topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle and more, accompanied by a Cajun cheese sauce, mozzarella dippers and cheese doughnuts. The Very Merry Vegan Burger is a delicious plant-based patty with vegan cheese, so vegans need not be concerned.

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TGI Fridays makes delicious brownies with orange sorbet, which combine the traditional holiday flavors of chocolate and orange. There are many festive beverages available to get you in the holiday spirit, according to the Liverpool Echo.

These include a Christmas-themed martini paired with Black Forest flavours, as well as a ‘ Frostbite ‘ – a concoction of spiced rum, pineapple juice, lime and blue curaçao, topped with a snowy foam, blue sugar rim and marshmallow garnish. For the little ones, there’s Dasher’s Merry Shake – a vanilla and chocolate milkshake that resembles a reindeer, inspired by Richard Curtis ‘ upcoming animated film, That Christmas.

A two-course set menu that includes a main course and an appetiser is also available for £21.95, and desserts are available for £5 each. Every set menu will be donated to the NSPCC in order to give a charitable touch to the holiday season.

You can play the interactive digital game by looking up the TGI Fridays Christmas menu, which will give you the chance to win prizes like complimentary Coca-Cola bottles or up to £50 off your next bill. You can find out what people think of TGI Fridays in general from reviews on websites like Reviews, though there are no reviews for the menu with a Christmas theme right now. io.

TGI’s in Stevenage earns rave reviews, with one happy diner saying: “TGI’s in Stevenage was amazing… The service was also excellent, and the food (chips and chicken strips) were excellent. Would recommend 100%”.

Another person praised the TGI Fridays Newport Road Cardiff atmosphere, saying, “Amazing staff and overall great atmosphere. Great service”.

A glowing review of the Birmingham location is also available: “Went to the resort world location in Birmingham last Thursday, and the entire experience was fantastic. Excellent customer service from beginning to end. The meal was excellent, everything hot and fresh, just as it should be. I cannot rate them high enough”.

However, not all feedback was as positive, as differing experiences have been reported. One patron noted: “The food was a bit slow in coming out”. Similarly, another mentioned a less than ideal experience: “Service was slow and staff were clearly under pressure”.

For those seeking family fun this Yuletide season, TGI Friday’s Christmas-inspired food and drink is sure to impress. McDonald’s Christmas offerings are currently available, and Subway has also introduced its holiday menu, complete with a festive brie toastie, which adds to TGI Fridays’ Christmas menu.

In the midst of dreadful wildfires, Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke and wife Arlene Silver have been safely evacuated from their home in California.

The 98-year-old actor, who has won a Grammy and a Golden Globe Award, reassured fans he and Arlene are unharmed following the dramatic rescue. Thousands of residents across Malibu have been evacuated amid a “particularly dangerous red flag warning” as the wildfires, which started on Monday night, have ravaged more than 2, 700 acres.

But Mary Poppins icon Van Dyke did concede Bobo, thought to be one his cats, is missing and he and Arlene are “praying” he’ll survive the ordeal. The entertainer lamented their lost pet on Facebook, saying, “Arlene and I have safely evacuated with our animals except Bobo, who escaped as we were leaving.” We’re praying that our Serra Retreat community will survive these terrible fires and that he will be okay.

The fires quickly spread thanks to the region’s high winds, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The City of Malibu effected mandatory evacuation orders.

Van Dyke, who married Arlene in 2012, celebrates his 99th birthday on Friday. He has marked this, he says, by starring in Coldplay’s music video for All My Love, part of the band’s tenth studio album, Moon Music. The poignant video was filmed at the father of four’s now-threatened Malibu residence.

Van Dyke, who has worked for seven decades, won his Grammy for his 1964 role in Mary Poppins. He’s garnered multiple other accolades, such as four Emmys, and a Tony for his performance in Bye Bye Birdie in 1961. His name is also engraved on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which was established in 1995, along with his name.

The National Weather Service’s Los Angeles office has sounded the alarm with a rare red flag weather warning, signalling a “particularly dangerous situation” and “very extreme fire danger” until Wednesday morning. According to the latest city briefing, power cuts have caused widespread wildfire risk reduction in Malibu, and all local schools have closed their doors on Tuesday “until further notice.”

In a statement about the severity of the Franklin Fire, Governor Newsom stated: “Fire officials and first responders are working relentlessly to protect lives and property from the Franklin Fire. California is grateful for this federal support, which bolsters these efforts. I ask that all people in the affected areas follow evacuation orders and remain alert.

According to reports, Disney Plus is reportedly going to snag Amazon Prime Video to recoup the rights to Coleen Rooney’s new reality TV show.

Bosses at the rival platforms have engaged in a bidding war to bag the Kardashian-style programme, it is said, after Coleen wowed fans with impressive antics during I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!

The fly-on-the-wall show will follow the Rooneys inside their Cheshire super-mansion and competition has reportedly become fierce for its rights, after Coleen, 38, came second in the jungle in a tense finale.

However, a source in the industry has now stated that the price was going up because Amazon suddenly appeared in the frame and Disney was all set to be Disney. It looks now like the show will go to Disney, but there’s still time. Coleen’s time on I’m A Celeb has made her the nation’s sweetheart, even if she didn’t win. British citizens can’t resist her. Her profile is bigger than ever, and the cost of her family’s reality show will reflect that.

Coleen appeared in the first episode of the most recent series last month, making her one of I’m a Celebrity’s biggest coups in its 21-year history. While living in the jungle, the mother of four encountered terrifying difficulties involving snakes, cockroaches, and rats.

Her agent, Paul Stretford, who also represents her husband, has meanwhile been orchestrating a bidding war between the world’s biggest streaming giants, it is believed. According to some, Netflix initially showed an interest in Beckham’s hit four-part docuseries, which generated more than 200 million hours of global viewing time.

But the Daily Mail reports both Coleen and Wayne, 39, are “enthusiastic” about whichever streaming service snaps up their show. Their four sons, Kai 14, Klay 11, Kit eight, and six-year-old Cass, are all believed to feature in the programme, which may amuse viewers after Kit’s cheeky comments to his mum during his surprise visit to camp last week. Colette’s mother, Colette, surprised her daughter, and it is believed that she will also appear on the reality show alongside both her and Coleen’s father, Tony.

Prior to joining Manchester United in a deal worth £27 million, Mr. Stretford has been praised for his negotiation abilities. He was instrumental in facilitating Wayne’s landmark move from Everton to Manchester United in 2004. His success may inspire the couple to new heights in the reality TV industry, helping to bring the Rooneys to a small screen soon.

Fans of Polo, a docu-series exploring the glitzy world of the adored equestrian sport, were drawn to Netflix for a sneak peak at the latest documentary series from Duke and Duchess of Sussex, which premiered on December 10th. Although the 2022 documentary had less of an impact and revealed his dislike of the royal family, the show did provide a unique look into one of Duchess Meghan’s hidden talents.

The five-episode series followed some of the world’s top polo players in the lead-up to the 2024 US Open Polo Championship in Wellington, Florida. Prince Harry also had the opportunity to show off his equestrian prowess at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge charity match for Sentebale, which was the same event where his wife Meghan displayed her impressive Spanish language prowess.

After Prince Harry revealed to his teammate that Meghan was fluent in Spanish, the legendary polo player Adolfo Cambiaso was seen conversing with the couple as the scenes unfolded. Surprised by the disclosure, an impressed Adolfo exclaimed: “Really”? prior to the pair’s quick exchange in Spanish.

Meghan Markle revealed her connection to Argentina, saying, “I lived there about 20 years ago. In Palermo Viejo. Las Canitas too”, according to a translation. It’s thought that Meghan’s fluency in Spanish comes from her time at Northwestern University, where she interned at the US. Embassy in Buenos Aires and from studying abroad in Madrid, Spain, reports the Express.

“That’s great. That’s where the polo fields were”, he commented, to which the Duchess of Sussex expressed her particular fondness for “the 25th of May”, Argentina’s national day. At the end of their conversation, Cambiaso cheekily asked Prince Harry, “Do you speak Spanish”?, prompting laughter from Meghan who wrapped an arm around her husband and confidently said “Yes”.

Caught off guard, Harry sheepishly admitted: “He knows I don’t”! but then conceded, “Well, yes. A little, a little”.

Meghan’s Spanish proficiency is just one of her many talents that this year have attracted attention because her linguistic prowess were already evident during her earlier travels to Colombia. On the whim of Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez’s invitation, both Meghan and Harry had traveled to the South American nation for a four-day tour in August.

On the second day of their tour, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle both brushed up on their Spanish in a primary school class in Santa Fe’s Colegio La Giraldaon. Meghan and Harry had conversations about their five-year-old son Archie with an enthusiastic youngster while Harry introduced the children by asking their names.

Meghan surprised attendees later on in the tour by giving a panel discussion aimed at empowering Afro-Colombian women with a speech in Spanish. Meghan removed her earpiece and began speaking to the audience directly in their native language, expressing her “deep appreciation for the Colombian hospitality.” She praised the country’s history and culture, described the visit as a dream, and emphasized how close to home she felt.

As a result of her dealings with a peculiar health condition involving bugs, Brandi Glanville is having a difficult year ahead. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum was diagnosed with stress-induced angioedema, which causes painful swelling, especially in her face.

She first started showing signs of these symptoms around October 2023 when she was rushed to the hospital after collapsing with her face and eyes. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills actress revealed that she had a potential parasite she may have contracted while speaking with Entertainment Tonight’s Brice Sander on Tuesday.

Brandi told Brice: “I’ve been on meds this whole year. I don’t socialize. I don’t go out and I’m just spending all of my money on trying to figure out what’s wrong with me, over $70, 000. Honestly, I have so many doctors and I’ve had so many tests … I did lab work for $10, 000. Every test I took was unremarkable. … They’re like, it could be a parasite that’s, you know, new”.

Speculating where she may have contracted the parasite, Brandi added: “I mean, we had food sitting out for hours on end and some of it was meat. In Morocco. I started having this speaking and swelling thing about six months after returning from filming in Morocco, which we are still trying to figure out.

The 52-year-old The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills actress took to social media earlier this week to share a troubling photo of herself while her ongoing health battle rages on. “What happened”? she wrote on X on Sunday.

“I wish I knew that I’ve spent almost every penny trying to figure out this,” said one hospital employee who has been in and out of the hospital for the past year. Some doctors claim that my face has a parasite that can jump around. Some say it’s stress induced edema. I personally say it’s Bravo”.

Glanville’s shocking photo of her changing face sparked fan concern. She didn’t detail her condition but simply captioned the snap, “Sick it”. Her supporters quickly flocked to her supporters as others expressed ideas for how the condition might develop.

“Is that filler migration”? one fan questioned, to which another responded, “No, it’s an immune response because she’s in poor health”. Another wrote, “Awwww brandi, I’m so sorry… you’ve had nothing but hardships… I’m praying for you…you’ll come back girl and smash it just watch.”

A fourth added: “Brandi, this just breaks my heart for you. I’ll definitely be keeping you in my prayers.. Love ya”. The reality ace previously attributed the swollen face to Bravo. Back in July, Brandi said she was “miserable and depressed” due to their ongoing legal drama.

Brandi claimed that her facial disfigurement was attributable to her former employer, the US TV network Bravo. During the summer, she took to X to announce that stress was causing havoc on her appearance. “This is why I’m miserable and depressed” she wrote, sharing a selfie of herself that showed her left cheek severely swollen and bruised.

“I won’t even share the picture of when it sinks in,” I said. You will die due to stress. How is your wealth? People, thank you Bravo, take good care of yourself. I couldn’t even work if I wanted to at this point”.

Brandi also revealed that she still watches The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills while speaking with Brice. She shared: “You know what? It’s garbage and yes, I am. It’s a train wreck you can’t stop watching. But it’s really sad TV. I’ve had a great 13-year run. It seems like it’s always when I’m on Bravo that it’s hard. There has been a lot of progress in the other ones, all of which have been very easy. So, going back to Bravo ruined my life”.

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Megan Fox, who is expecting, and Machine Gun Kelly have once more asserted that their relationship has ended. This time, however, it’s for good according to an insider.

The Transformers star, 38, and singer 34-year-old MGK – whose real name is Colson Baker – are said to have ended their five year relationship. After spending the holiday together, the duo reportedly broke up around Thanksgiving. The decision comes just before Megan and the pair’s baby is due.

An insider claimed this time the couple split could be for good, saying Megan was “just done with it all” despite the fact that this is not their first breakup in a troubled few years.

According to a source, “She was done with his behavior and how he treated her.” He believed that her pregnancy would mean she would stay with him no matter what, but that is not the case. Megan has no problem raising the child on her own, and her unborn child is currently her most important asset.

The source added that she has friends’ support and that she has previously left the star, but this time it seemed final. It’s claimed those close to the actress had grown to dislike him and the duo’s “never-ending” drama.

Since their relationship began to draw a lot of attention when Megan and MGK first started dating in 2020, Megan and MGK have occasionally attracted attention. They frequently brought extravagant PDAs or posed in revealing outfits.

The actress confirmed her pregnancy on Instagram last month, and she revealed the next step in their relationship. In the announcement, she shared a snap of herself cradling a baby bump. A positive pregnancy test was also visible in another image. Alongside the images she wrote: “Nothing is ever really lost. Welcome back”. She posted a photo of MGK, who has a son from a previous relationship. Megan also shares three children with her ex-husband, Brian Austin Green.

Two years after beginning dating, Megan and MGK made their engagement announcement. If Megan ever removed the ring, it was said to have been a thorn-shaped ring that was meant to hurt. This was because “love is pain”, according to Kelly.

However, their relationship has had its ups and downs, with split rumors occurring frequently throughout the years. They were even said to have called off their engagement.

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