Piers Morgan’s emotional message to Shane Warne as he ‘misses him terribly’

Piers Morgan has paid a touching tribute to a sporting icon three years after his death as Australian fans praise the former Good Morning Britain presenter

Piers Morgan paid tribute to Shane Warne(Image: 2024 Jason Mendez/Getty Images)

Piers Morgan took to social media to post an emotional tribute to the late sports star Shane Warne. The Australian icon died in March 2022, and Piers took time to remember his pal on what would have been his 56th birthday.

Taking to Instagram, the former Good Morning Britain presenter shared a snap of the duo smiling and laughing. He captioned the image: “Shane Warne would have been 56 today. One of the funniest people I’ve ever known. Happy birthday mate – we all miss you terribly.”

And his comments were well received by his followers, with many praising his actions to remember the cricketing great. Among those replying in the comments section was Australian television presenter Karl Stefanovic.

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Piers Morgan and Shane Warne
Piers Morgan marked what would have been Shane Warne’s birthday(Image: Instagram/piersmorgan)

He wrote: “That’s a lovely thing to remember Piers. He meant an awful lot to us. “

Shane’s son and internet personality, Jackson Warne, also responded in appreciation. He simply shared a love heart emoji.

And another user penned: “Lucky to meet This Gentleman 3 times !!! Amazing person with amazing personality and Amazing Positivity! May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.”

Shane died from a heart attack at the age of 52 while on holiday in Thailand. A post-mortem carried out in Thailand concluded that the star died of natural causes, ruling out foul play.

Son Jackson recently opened up on what he described as the worst phone call of his life. More than three years on since that shocking day, the 26-year-old said he is now finally ready to reflect on the moments when time stood still.

He said sadly: “I found out at the same time as the rest of the world. Worst phone call of my life.”

He went on: “It was James Erskine, dad’s manager. It was in two separate phone calls — the first phone call was he’s had a heart attack, it was a massive heart attack and we’re trying to see what we can do.

“Then it was an hour and a half and the worst hour and a half of all time. I was with my partner, my mum, my older sister Brooke and her partner.

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“It was just the worst hour and a half — we were like what the f.*** – what’s just happened.” He explained how everyone just burst out in tears after the news. While he admits it still doesn’t feel real, Jackson admitted he initially hoped it wasn’t true as people were asking him what to believe.

“I thought surely that’s not what’s going to get him,” Jackson went on before describing his dad as being like Superman. “There was not a single part of me that thought Dad wouldn’t make it.”

JJ Slater delivers update on ‘full-on’ romance with Katie Price amid split rumours

JJ SLater first found fame when he took part in Married at First Sight UK where things didn’t work out romantically but now he is in a long term relationship with Katie Price

Katie and JJ have been together almost two years(Image: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

JJ Slater has delivered an update on his “full-on” romance with Katie Price amid split rumours. The Married at First Sight star found fame on the show back in 2023 and has been in the spotlight ever since.

He is now in a relationship with former glamour model Katie despite split allegations surfacing recently. However, despite their romance being “full-on”, the pair are stronger than ever according to JJ.

JJ has found himself trying to balance his personal and professional life but he said all is going smoothly so far. He even pointed out that being with the mum-of-five is the best thing to come out of finding fame.

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Katie and JJ are still an item
Katie and JJ are still an item(Image: GC Images)

Speaking to the Daily Star, JJ said: “For me, the show was back in 2023, and a lot has happened since then. The biggest thing, obviously, is that I’ve found someone – meeting Kate has been the best thing to come out of all of this. We’re just focused on building something together and growing as a couple, which has been amazing.”

As well as his TV career, JJ has said that his career spans more than just this. He said he is in charge of a clothing brand as well as becoming a partner in a car showroom and car leasing company.

He added: “So between my relationship, my businesses, my friends, and my family, life’s been pretty full-on but in a really good way.”

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Split rumours have plagued Katie and JJ over recent months but the pair have denied this. Katie recently revealed why she doesn’t live with boyfriend JJ almost two years into their relationship.

Despite the 16-year age gap between Katie and JJ, the pair have appear to have gone from strength to strength throughout the duration of their relationship.

In one of her podcast episodes of The Katie Price Show Katie finally explained why she and JJ do not currently live together. She revealed listeners that she would be moving into her own new house but said that JJ was not involved in the move in any way.

She told her fans: “People have to realise JJ owns his own house and he owns his flat. He rents his flat out and his house is like a new build, like a show home. I can’t remember the last time I went there. He actually has got a good eye.”

Katie didn’t say whether the pair would eventually move in together or if that was off the cards for the foreseeable. Katie and JJ started dating in February 2024 and have been an item ever since.

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However, they have has their ups and downs in their relationship already. Katie seemed to delete all traces of her boyfriend from her Instagram page back in May but it seems they worked things out and are now loved up again.

Motley Crue’s Vince Neil reveals he lost ability to walk after suffering stroke in his sleep

The frontman from Motley Crue suffered from a stroke ahead of his band’s scheduled 11-show residency in Las Vegas, which they cancelled as Vince Neil needed serious medical intervention

Vince Neil was told he would ‘never perform again’ after suffering from a stroke in December 2024(Image: Getty Images for Live Nation UK)

Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil has opened up about a terrifying health scare that forced the band to cancel their Las Vegas residency earlier this year.

The legendary rock group had been set to perform 11 shows at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, but in March, they announced the performances were postponed due to Vince needing a “medical procedure”. Now, the 64-year-old singer has revealed he suffered a stroke on Christmas, leaving him unable to walk.

“I had to learn to walk again, and that was tough,” Vince told fans during a recent Mötley Crüe performance. The vocalist explained that the stroke affected his entire left side, and the path to recovery was difficult.

Vince shared medical professionals’ concerns about his career in music with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, admitting: “The doctors said they didn’t think I’d be able to go back on stage again. I go, ‘No, no, I’m gonna do it. Watch and see.’”

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The singer has thankfully made a full recovery but admits it was a difficult process(Image: Getty Images)

Despite his determination, the recovery process was slow and physically demanding. Vince described needing assistance even to cover short distances, saying: “I went from people carrying me to the bathroom, because I couldn’t walk myself, finally to a wheelchair.”

With time, he progressed to using a cane, and eventually regained his independence. “Now I don’t need anything. But it’s like a full-time job getting back to where you feel good again,” he said, adding that he has returned to “90-, 95-percent to where I was before.”

A lot of his rehabilitation took place at his home in Nashville, where he focused on regaining his strength and becoming mobile again.

Vince has expressed gratitude to his bandmates Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, and John 5, who supported him throughout his recovery and agreed to postpone their Las Vegas shows.

When the performances were first canceled, he addressed fans in a heartfelt statement, which read: “To all the Cruëheads who were looking forward to see us this Spring, I’m truly sorry. My health is my top priority so I can bring you the awesome shows you deserve.”

He also thanked fans for their ongoing support: “Thank you for all the well wishes that keep reaching me. Your support means more than you know.”

His bandmates also publicly encouraged fans to send their good wishes, writing: “Please join us in wishing Vince a speedy recovery. We are looking forward for him to get well again and take over Vegas together in September.”

The postponed residency has now been rescheduled, and the performances are set to run from September 12 to October 3. Fans who had previously purchased tickets will be able to use them for the new dates.

This comes after Neil also narrowly escaped dying in a plane crash this February. His girlfriend Rain Andreani and her friend were both on board the plane, as well as the singer’s long-time pilot Joie Vitosky, who died in the crash.

Rain, 43, had five broken ribs after the horrific incident and her friend Ashley sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the hospital. Vince was not on the plane as he decided to celebrate a close friend’s birthday in Florida at the time.

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Father Ted creator Graham Linehan flees Britain for US after court case

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has made the decision to permanently move to America in a desperate bid to not be a victim of the cancelled culture in Britain

Graham Linehan was arrested following controversial tweets allegedly sent while living in America(Image: Getty Images)

Comedy writer Graham Linehan has fled the UK for a life in America, amid his controversial views on the transgender community. Graham – best known for his shows including Father Ted, IT Crowd and Motherland – claimed that his once privileged life became “unbearable” as he felt Britain denounced the culture of freedom of speech.

This comes after the 57-year-old star appeared in court earlier this month after being accused of harassing transgender woman Sophia Brooks and damaging her phone.

The writer claimed that he lost most of his friends, colleagues and his 16 year marriage to writer Helen Serafinowicz after reportedly tweeting “Men aren’t women tho” after the Women’s Institute sent a Happy Pride message to its transgender members. He also claimed his career had been ruined due to his views.

Graham Linehan fled the UK for America following his controversial comments on the transwomen
Graham Linehan fled the UK for America following his controversial comments on the transwomen(Image: PA)

According to The Mail, Linehan now resides in Scottsdale Arizona, where he feels he can rebuild his career as a comedy writer. in court, he listed a luxury apartment complex in central Scottsdale as his residence.

During his interview with well-known podcast host Joe Rogan, he revealed that he had been granted a three year visa, which he hopes may turn into a permanent green card.

He explained: “[Comedy actor and writer] Rob Schneider has shown me incredible kindness and brought me over to work on a few projects… My visa’s three years and my aim is to make myself so useful to the Americans that they won’t let me go!”

Graham appeared on the show with cuts and bruises which he claimed was caused by a scooter accident.

He added: “I was riding round Scottsdale and feeling great and free, because I’d never ridden a scooter before, but I immediately fell flat on my face!”

When he arrived on UK soil at Heathrow Airport earlier this month, Linehan was arrested by police on a completely separate allegation. He allegedly posted controversial comments while living in America.

He shared the lengthy recording of the moment he was arrested by five police officers over his ‘joke’ tweets made about transgender people earlier this year.

Graham has wasted not time in cornering the comedy market as he has teamed up with former Saturday Night Live star Rob Schneider and playwright Andrew Doyle.

They are also set to start filming their new comedy titled Tenure. Andrew Doyle recently said: “There can no longer be any doubt that free speech is on life-support in Britain, and to keep ignoring the sheer weight of evidence is a labour of perversely Herculean proportions. Many commentators are claiming that the arrest of Graham Linehan could be a tipping point, but this will only be true if the public’s rising frustration can be directed into action.”

He went on to say: “It has been grotesque to witness the state’s ongoing harassment of an acclaimed comedy writer, but perhaps one consolation is that it might finally jolt Westminster out of its complacency.”

The Mirror has contacted Graham’s representatives for a comment.

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Katie Price worries fans as she reveals night was spent in hospital

Former glamour model Katie Price has concerned fans with her latest Snapchat posts, in which she revealed that she spent Friday night in hospital.

The 47-year-old posted a photo of herself with cellophane over her eyebrows as she lay in a chair, with the caption: “What a day I didn’t plan on ending up in A&E [siren emoji] on a Friday night.”

She followed it up with another photo of a sign for Accidental and Emergency, with the caption: “Not what I had on my bingo card for Friday night.”






Katie updated her fans on Snapchat


Katie updated her fans on Snapchat
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The star hasn’t yet revealed to fans exactly why she had to make a trip to the hospital but it seems all is well now. Katie tends to keep her fans updated on all aspects of her life whether it is positive or negative.

Katie has been keeping her fans in the loop whenever it comes to her health. She often posts about whenever she needs to go to hospital whether this is for a medical or cosmetic procedure.

This comes as Katie has been very busy recently as she has been moving house. She and her sister have been sharing an insight onto their social media accounts as they’ve been homeware shopping.

Katie recently faced concern over the health of her new kittens after one died and the others had to be taken to the emergency vets. The former glamour model, 47, has previously been hit with calls and petitions for her to be banned from owning pets.

Just weeks ago, her sphynx cat Doris gave birth to a litter of kittens. However, one of them died shortly afterwards and became the eighth animal to die in Katie’s care.

The other kittens have also struggled since and have been bottle fed by Katie and boyfriend JJ Salter after Doris contracted an infection. It meant she was unable to feed her kittens as she was placed on antibiotics.

Katie is currently on her UK tour with pal Kerry Katona along with the four kittens travelling the country with her. This week, Katie became distressed when JJ found the little cats limp and unwell.

“All of them now have declined so bad even though we took them to the vets earlier,” she said on Snapchat. “JJ had to rush them to the emergency vets.

“We’re on our way back to the vets, it’s not looking good. Fingers crossed, they are like our babies. We’re doing everything we can. We’re just gutted at the minute. And we’ll be gutted if they can’t do anything for them.”

Katie later gave an update that they had been kept in overnight, and Doris’ condition had improved. She told her followers: “Good morning, didn’t have a very good sleep last night at all.

“The vets ringing us three times in the night. I’ll give you an update on the kittens again just not in the right frame of mind. But Doris is alright.”

The TV star confirmed Doris has now returned home but has not shared an update on her kittens. A spokesperson for Katie told the Mirror: “Kate has been taking advice from the vets and has been following everything the vets have told her to do in regards to the kittens.”

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22 Kids and Counting’s Sue Radford shows off two-stone weight loss after Florida trip

Sue Radford and her family first found fame on their show 22 Kids and Counting and have been on-screen staples ever since after the huge success of the Channel 5 series

Sue has managed to shed two stone

22 Kids and Counting’s Sue Radford has showed off her impressive two-stone weight loss after latest trip to Florida. The star took to her social media account o share her achievement with her 537,000 followers.

The 50-year-old told her fans that she purchased a pair of trousers earlier this year in a size 12 but now they were too big after shedding the pounds. Alongside the snap she wrote: “Bought these a little while ago in a size 12. Think I may need to size down now.”

Sue said that she is “chuffed” after managing to lose two stone over the summer months and being able to fit in old clothes. She also managed to lose weight despite jetting off to Florida for a family holiday in August.

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Sue went to Florida this year with her family
Sue went to Florida this year with her family(Image: Instagram/ @theradfordfamily)

Sue admitted that she had put on “so much” weight due to eating “rubbish food” over recent years. However, she’s now gone from feeling “awful” to “much more healthy and confident”.

In a Facebook post, she said: “I never thought I’d ever wear anything like this again but I feel so much more healthier and confident for losing nearly 2 stone.

“I had put on so much just eating rubbish food and felt awful. I’m now back in the 8 stone bracket, which is where I wanted to be, so I’m really chuffed.” Sue posed in a pink Mickey Mouse dress which she admitted she didn’t think she’d be able to get on again.

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This comes as Sue recently discussed her health as she celebrated her milestone 50th birthday this year. She said she is done with having any more children but doesn’t know if her body is feeling the same.

In a deep conversation with her friend Rebecca, she said: “So my 50th is coming up, isn’t it? As it gets closer, I’m thinking ‘Oh my God.'”

Sue confessed: “I feel like my hormones are just crazy. [I’m] kind of thinking, is it the pill that’s making me feel a bit bleh? Do I just stop it?”

“And have another one”, Rebecca joked. Sue responded: “Definitely not. Oh my gosh, I couldn’t even. I could not even think about getting pregnant at 50. Like, who wants that? So maybe we should just go for the no sex life.”

Rebecca then suggested a theory that Sue’s numerous pregnancies might be delaying the onset of menopause. Supporting this, voiceover Sally Lindsay noted: “If you do the science, more babies equals fewer periods, equals fewer eggs released.”

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Sue went on to explain that she has come up with a different contraception method that she could use. She said she planned to stop taking the pill and try the rhythm method, which involves monitoring your temperature, tracking your cycles and abstaining from sex at certain times of the month.