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When a farm animal passed away just before Christmas in 2023, Jeremy Clarkson and his partner Lisa Hogan went through a heartache.

The former Top Gear presenter, aged 64, shared the emotional strain of the event in his latest book, ‘ Diddly Squat: Home to Roost’, revealing how deeply the incident affected him. Clarkson described finding their beloved horse Bertie “lying on his side, in a stream” on their property as a “dark spot.”

“It wasn’t a fun event, even for me, and I didn’t like it one bit”, he confessed. “When Lisa’s horse died, I was upset because I could see she was. And because I would have to handle it.

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Clarkson’s Farm, his Amazon series, has had a rocky year for the TV star turned farmer despite its popularity. He has documented his farming exploits in a number of books, with his most recent book offering a direct look at his surprisingly low profits, as well as his own experiences on television.

He lamented: “Of course you’ve heard this all before. Farmers moan. Only two harvests, according to an old boy who I spoke to, were what he would describe as very good after working the land for 60 years. This year, though, was noticeably bad. Very bad. Clarkson continued:”, reports the Express.

Clarkson shared some heartbreaking stories about how financially difficult his farming endeavors have been. “And what made it worse is that I normally invest maybe £40, 000 in seeds, fertiliser and sprays. But last year, thanks to the war in Ukraine and the inflation that resulted, I had to invest £110, 000”.

He reflected on the uncertainty of his agricultural business: “And then, having done that, all I could do was hope the weather would be good. Which it wasn’t. I made £114 in profit during my first year of farming. When I receive the results for this year, that will seem like a dream come true.

Clarkson, while acknowledging his own backup plan, expressed concern for others: “It’s all right for Adam Henson, because somehow, his stuff grew well, and it’s all right for me, because I had Amazon in the background. But for thousands of other farmers it’s not alright: 2023 has been a disaster”.

In addition to farming woes, Clarkson is dealing with the struggles of his pub, The Farmer’s Dog, admitting the economic challenges it faces: “Unfortunately, this has also been hit by financial woes, with Clarkson admitting losing £10 for every customer who walked through the door”.

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More than 30 years after first capturing our TV screens, a 90s heartthrob has undergone a significant change in his career. The glitz of acting has been replaced by Richard Grieco’s work in the creative fields of music and art, making his famous appearance as Detective Dennis Booker in the well-known series 21 Jump Street.

Now 59, Richard initially captured hearts back in 1988 with his appearance on 21 Jump Street, which aired from 1987 to 1991 and featured stars like Johnny Depp. A group of undercover police officers engaged in community crime was the focus of the program.

The Fox TV series, which was the inspiration for the blockbuster films 21 Jump Street and 22 Jump Street, which stars Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill, may ring a bell to movie enthusiasts. Richard even made a cameo in the 2014 film 22 Jump Street as a touching tribute to the original.

Richard had dark, quiffed hair in the beginning, but today he has a completely different look. The former actor, who had longer locks and a beard, gazed intently into the distance in a March Instagram post.

“#Saturday pondering about…. Hmmmm many things”, he captioned the contemplative image. Fans were quick to flood the comments with praise and support for Richard’s new artistic endeavours, reports OK!. “Looking awesome”!, one fan gushed. “You are so stunning every time”, another chimed in, while a third admirer commented: “Do you age… u looking Awesome… Brotha”.

Richard, known for his role on 21 Jump Street, has also graced the screen in the 1991 film ‘ If Looks Could Kill ‘ and made an appearance in the hit comedy ‘ It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’. Richard prefers to avoid public view these days, focusing instead on his art career, which began about 20 years ago.

His website reveals that he has maintained a very low profile to focus intensely on his artwork, which is often described as abstract but also incorporates elements of expressionism, surrealism, and cubism. It also mentions that Richard’s art, which he refers to as ‘ Abstract Emotionalism’, is sold worldwide.

According to his website, “And over the years, he has kept a very low profile to aggressively concentrate on his art work.” “Although his work most often categorised as abstract, you will also see forms of expressionism, surrealism, and cubism just to name a few”.

Loose Women is “naughty” behind the scenes, according to its new panellist Olivia Attwood.

Despite reports that several stars have split, the reality star claims she has never had any “conflict.”

“It’s that thing we love, women to be at war with each other – it’s so exciting”, says Olivia, who was entertaining viewing Love Island.

However, the ITV panel show, which Olivia appeared on last week along with Kaye Adams, Nadia Sawalha, and Denise Welch, had less drama backstage. “I have not seen conflict at Loose”, she continues. The women enjoy each other very much. Like it’s naughty, they’re silly, they’re mates. There’s some of these women have worked together for, 20 odd years. They are intimately connected. And that’s also a credit to them for allowing me to feel a part of it because I’m entering a relationship that has already existed before I did.

Olivia claims she wasn’t ready to make herself known to viewers when she first appeared on the program. She tells the Caroline Hirons Glad We Had This Chat podcast, out today: “I actually really was like, I’ve got nothing to lose here because if the daytime viewers don’t warm to me or isn’t a fit or the women don’t like me, it’s all good training, it’s all good experience. I accepted it, therefore.

” They said they weren’t surprised at all. And I guess that’s why they’re the bosses and they know what they’re looking for. But I guess I was surprised how quickly I figured I’d just been there forever.

Caroline’s Glad We Had This Chat podcast launches today for its second series, and the beauty guru, who founded Skin Rocks, will tour the podcast next year, interviewing guests around the country. Olivia Attwood’s first episode is now available.

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Sam Quek described her time on the show as “absolute joy” despite being “gutted” to lose the dance-off and become the latest celeb to be voted off Strictly.

The 36-year-old hockey star and her professional dance partner, Nikita Kuzmin, were up against Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe. Montell and Johannes were saved by all four judges.

Later, devastated Sam, who was in the British hockey team which won gold at the 2016 Olympics, said: “I’m gutted, I just want to say thank you. I’ve learned so much. Strictly has only just sprung a new spring for me.

” It’s just been an absolute joy. You’ve played a key role in bringing that inner Sam back that was there, who sat quietly for a while before returning, just recently. I feel defeated because I still have a lot to give.

Nikita, 26, paid tribute to Sam. He said:” I’m just in awe of this girl. Sometimes they say it’s about the journey, not the destination, but to me it’s about the company. Sam, you’re the best kind of people to work with.

The pair, who scored 29 with their Icons Week American smooth to Taylor Swift’s Love Story, leave the show despite reality TV star Pete Wicks, 36, and his partner Jowita Przystal, 30, scoring just 22 with their performance of a salsa to Another One Bites the Dust by Queen on Saturday.

Montell, 38, a former athlete who competed in the 2008 Olympics, and Johannes, 37, scored 35 in Saturday’s live show for their waltz to I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston.

JLS singer JB Gill, 37, received the joint highest score of this year’s series on Saturday with 39 points for the Couple’s Choice routine to a Bruno Mars medley.

His professional partner Amy Dowden had to miss the performance due to illness, but he and stand-in Lauren Oakley performed the routine in the studio.

Amy, who has recently had ­treatment for cancer, missed last Sunday’s results programme after being taken to hospital from the BBC1 show’s production centre, Elstree Studios, as a” precaution “after she began” feeling unwell”.

Reality star Tasha Ghouri, 26, and professional partner Aljaz ­Skorjanec, 34, also scored 39 for their Couple’s Choice routine to Pink’s What About Us.

Sunday’s results show also featured a performance from K-pop boyband dearALICE, along with a Beyonce medley.

Steve Brookstein, the X Factor winner, has made an unexpected claim about his appearance on the program.

The singer, 55, competed on the ITV singing competition back in 2004 and won the first ever series of the show. Steve has made a new claim about the X Factor in the years since his last competition. Steve wrote in a post on X that: “In 2004, my manager (who also co-starred in One Direction) announced that News of the World would publish a story about you being adopted and your parents are Birmingham drug dealers! “

” Mind games were crazy. I called my mum to confirm. Steve criticised former X Factor judges Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne earlier this year, calling them “massive c**ts.” His comments came as the pair made an appearance together on Celebrity Big Brother in March.

They both served as judge for Steve’s victory at the time, along with show creator Simon Cowell. Steve wrote on X: “Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne” after learning that Sharon and Louis were returning to television for Celebrity Big Brother. Celebrity Big Brother Utter K**tz. “

One person responded to him:” I remember him constantly comparing you to Westlife]whom he manages] as if they’re the Beatles. “Steve responded: “It was better than mine to play Against All Odds,” he said. Whoop-dee-doo! Someone else said, “You should offer to drop in for a few days!” while he was being teased that he could enter the Big Brother house. However, Steve did something to respond to the tweet’s suggestion to “drop kick them for a few days”?

In a further post, Steve wrote:” If people saw Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh for what they are – they wouldn’t be watching #cbbuk. There was conflict between Steve and the other two judges on X Factor during the series. Later, Steve asserted that Sharon once called him a “f***ing c***” during a rehearsal that the late Max Clifford had orchestrated a “media hate campaign” against him.

Speaking in 2017, when Clifford died, Steve said in a social media post:” 13 years today I will never forget. I had to travel to Simon’s mansion on the eve of the first X Factor final to film a fake dinner. Microwaved M&amp, S dinner with a side order of playing with my emotions. “

He went on:” It was the beginning of a 13 year living hell. PR guru Max Clifford was the one who was in charge of starting a media denigration campaign against me. He once said to me, “Talk to the press and we’ll bury you.” After suffering a heart attack while cleaning up his cell, Max Clifford recently passed away in prison. Unlucky. “

In his autobiography, Getting Over The X, Steve also discussed Clifford in detail. Clifford was also imprisoned for eight counts of indecent assault on girls and women as young as 15 at the time of his release in 2014.

When approached for comment, Freemantle who produced X Factor declined to comment.

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Just before Paul Mescal’s now-viral showdown with Saoirse Ronan aired, he was seen relaxing shirtless.

The actor has been in Australia promoting the upcoming Gladiator II movie, which is scheduled to be released later this month. While Down Under, the Irish diva, 28, has been enjoying the warmer climates in his home country while the Australian summer has been chilly.

Paul has been revealing details about his time on set, including an “intense fight” on the movie set, in recent months. He also recently addressed the “devastating” speculation about his one night stand flings. However, Paul appeared blissfully unaware of the impending drama just hours before the awkward The Graham Norton showdown aired.

Topless, smoking a cigarette in his hand, two female friends, and a male pal were pictured staring at him from a hotel balcony in Sydney while enjoying the views. In the photos that the MailOnline obtained, he chose to wear long black jeans close to his waist with a belt with a striking silver buckle instead of his signature shorts.

As images showed Mescal straining as he turned to take in the views of Sydney Harbour, his ripped physique was on full display. One conversation, however, left the all-male panel speechless as the Irish actress, 30, reminded them about violence against women during his BBC One chat show appearance with his co-stars Saoirse and Eddie Redmayne.

When Saoirse stopped the panel, joking about filming fights and arguments, to explain why women should record evidence of it. Eddie, 42, revealed that during his training for The Day of the Jackal, he was taught how to use a phone to launch an attack.

Amused by the concept, Paul, replied: “Who is actually going to think about that? I’m not going to go “phone,” as he mimicked taking a phone out of his pocket to film if someone actually attacked me. Graham, 61, laughed at the idea and quipped: “Can you hold on a second”? Eddie added: “That’s a very good point”.

Before finding the ideal moment to share her thoughts, Saoirse quietly observed their conversation. As the panel was enraged into silence before agreeing with her, she simply said, “That’s what girls have to think about all the time.” She then turned to the audience and said: “Am I right, ladies”?

The moment went viral on social media as the crowd cheered and clapped for the star. One user praised the actress for “saoirse Ronan gagging men we love to see it.” Another posted: “Saoirse Ronan is a queen. To understand their privilege, men need a reminder of what it’s like to be a woman. That is evident in the silence after she said.

While Paul hasn’t commented on the disagreement, Saoirse has since addressed the moment and called Paul her “dear friend”. She acknowledged that she and Paul are close friends and that the subject raised on Graham’s show is not something they have always discussed in private with Ryan Tubridy on Virgin Radio UK. She continued, “Paul is one of my dear friends, and I’ve already had those kinds of conversations with him,” adding, “He fully understands that.”

However, I believe that there was a moment like that on a program like Graham Norton, which is available on national television and even internationally, that it seemed to have had an audience that seemed to have really grown, which I think is amazing.

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