Shameless cast now – Coronation Street, rehab and ‘difficult’ costar divorce

More than 10 years on since Shameless’ dramatic finale episode aired on Channel 4, we take a look at what the likes of Debbie, Ian, Lip and Frank are up to now…

Cast of the original hit show Shameless

It’s been over a decade since viewers said goodbye to Shameless, Channel 4’s unforgettable dramedy set on the fictional Chatsworth estate in Manchester. Bursting onto screens in 2004, Shameless quickly cemented itself as a standout series of the 2000s, kickstarting several major acting careers along the way.

Created by Burnley’s own Paul Abbott, the show was a raw, hilarious, and often shocking portrayal of working-class life in Britain. Its impact wasn’t limited to the UK either — the American adaptation also found major success. Since The Jockey poured its last pint, the world has changed dramatically — and so have the lives of the cast who made Chatsworth come alive.

The Mirror catches up with the former residents of Chatsworth, revealing where they’ve ended up — from Hollywood red carpets to reality TV showdowns…

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Frank Gallagher – David Threlfall

David Threlfall as Frank Gallagher
Classically trained David is nothing like feckless Frank(Image: Daily Mirror)

He was the alcoholic, chain-smoking, feckless father of the pack who abandoned his five kids to move in with his neurotic sex fiend of a girlfriend, Sheila Jackson. Often found quoting Shakespeare in between wetting himself, Frank’s go-to pose was propping up the bar at The Jockey in his infamous parka.

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Off-screen, however, actor David Threlfall, now 71, couldn’t be more different. A far cry from his chaotic alter ego, David is a classically trained actor with an impressive resume. He’s appeared in major films like Patriot Games alongside Harrison Ford, and had roles in acclaimed series such as Cutting It and Spooks. A frequent performer with the Royal Shakespeare Company, David’s talents shine brightest on the stage.

Most recently, David played George Parker in Funny Woman, where he starred alongside Gemma Arterton in the adaptation of the book by Nick Hornby. The story follows a beauty queen leaving Blackpool to make a name for herself on TV in London during the swinging sixties

Away from the world of television, David has two children with wife and fellow actor Brana Bajic. Intriguingly, non-smoker David has also previously told the Mirror he has nothing in common with his Shameless alter-ego.

Highlighting one key difference during the 2010 interview, he explained: “I can’t imagine getting up in the morning and taking a drink. My body doesn’t take more than four pints. I was doing a scene yesterday where he was drinking cough medicine. He’s lost.”

Fiona Gallagher – Anne-Marie Duff

Fiona (Anne-Marie Duff) and Steve (James McAvoy)
Fiona and Steve ran off for a new life in Amsterdam(Image: CHANNEL FOUR)

Fiona was Frank’s long-suffering eldest daughter who he left in charge of raising her siblings after their mum Monica ran off with another woman. But the part-time teaching assistant got her Cinderella story when hunky posh boy Steve McBride (James McAvoy) fell head over heels for her at a nightclub.

Unfortunately, the fairy tale came to a crushing end in series two when Steve’s secret side gig as a car thief and heroin dealer came to light, forcing him to flee the estate. He eventually returned for Fiona and convinced her to start a new life in Amsterdam where they got hitched.

And in real life, Anne-Marie, 54, and James, 46, also fell in love, marrying in secret in 2006 and welcoming son Brandon in 2010. But six years later they announced their divorce, with actress Anne-Marie branding it a ‘profound, difficult experience.’

James McAvoy and Anne-Marie Duff attending the Olivier Awards at the Royal Opera House
Sparks flew between James and Anne-Marie behind the scenes(Image: PA)

James has since married his second wife Lisa Liberati, who he met on the set of psychological horror film Split Although their romantic relationship has now ended, Anne-Marie has insisted: “There’s a lot of goodwill between us.”

“And we do still laugh all the time. I cannot imagine a time in my life when he doesn’t make me belly laugh,” she told the Telegraph. “We love being parents and he’s someone I’ll respect, always.”

After quitting Shameless in series two, Anne-Marie’s star continued to rise. She went on to star in Nowhere Boy, Suffragette, and Before I Go to Sleep alongside Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth. Anne-Marie has worked on some of the most talked-about TV shows of the past few years, including Sex Education, The Salisbury Poisonings, and Bad Sisters, which earned her a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress in 2023.

Steve McBride – James McAvoy

Lisa Liberati and James McAvoy
James has found love again with second wife Lisa Liberati(Image: James Shaw/REX/Shutterstock)

Hailing from a rich family of medical professionals, Steve was also set to become a doctor but quit medical school two years in. After bowing out with Fiona in series two, actor James’ career blew up with lead roles in blockbusters such as Atonement, X-Men, and The Last King of Scotland.

Following his divorce from Anne-Marie, Scottish-born James embarked on a relationship with production assistant Lisa, who he married privately, confirming the wedding had taken place during a 2022 interview with The Guardian. Last month, James was recognised for his outstanding contribution to cinema by his home city.

The actor was presented with the Cinema City Honorary Award by the Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) in March 2025. Speaking outside the GFT, he said: “It’s humbling, it’s a massive honour. I never thought for a second when I started acting at the age of 16 that I would even get another job, let alone be here, 29 years later, getting a lovely award from my home city. So yeah, massively humbling, and it’s quite sentimental as well.”

Debbie Gallagher – Rebecca Ryan

Rebecca Ryan as Debbie Gallagher
Rebecca Ryan has appeared in both Casualty and Doctors

Debbie – in Frank’s words – was sent by God but you’ve got to check your change. Like her big sister Fiona, Debbie was saddled with mother duties before leaving the estate to join the army in series six. Rebecca, 33, went on to star in the BBC drama Doctors and more recently played Gem Dean in Casualty but quit in 2018.

In 2021, Manchester-born Rebecca joined the cast of Coronation Street as Underworld PA Lydia Chambers. After causing plenty of trouble between Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien) and Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) – including shoving Adam off a balcony – Lydia left the cobbles in 2022.

In January 2025, revealed she is pregnant with her second child with her husband Dan Acraman in a sweet Instagram post. Her news comes nearly two years after she welcomed her first baby.

Phillip ‘Lip’ Gallagher – Jody Latham

Lip (Jody Latham )
Lip was known for his back chat(Image: Channel 4)

Never referred to by his actual name on account of being ‘a bit of a gobsh*te’, Lip had a baby with Mandy McGuire before heading off to university to embrace his studious side.

After leaving Shameless behind, Jody, 42, joined co-star Rebecca Ryan in Waterloo Road before moving on to The Tudors, Hollyoaks, Holby City, and Doctors. In 2009 he was the first person to be kicked off reality show Hell’s Kitchen after a series of barneys with the other contestants.

Jody has embarked upon a very different career path in recent years, and now works in his family construction business. It would seem that his new direction has been very lucrative, as he previously showed off his lime green £200K Lamborghini on Instagram.

Jody Latham
Jody has since embarked on a very different career path(Image: Social Media/Grab)

In 2020, the actor-turned-entrepreneur opened up about his mental health struggles during an appearance on James English’s Anything Goes podcast. He revealed: “I did a stint in rehab – I’ve never spoken about this publicly. It wasn’t for me – but I learned a lot from it.

“My substance abuse is minimal, I do drink sometimes, not every day and not a lot, but because I was going through anxiety and business worries, there was an opportunity to go and refresh.

“It was exhaustion as well. I took a week out, it was going to be a month, but I took a week.”

Ian Gallagher – Gerard Kearns

the gallagher kids rebecca ryan who plays debbie gallagher, johnny bennet who plays young liam, carl (hat) played by elliott tittensor, ian played by gereard kearns (grey top)
He later learned he wasn’t Frank’s son(Image: Daily Record)

Ian led a secret double life as the underage lover of married corner shop owner Kash Karib (Chris Bisson) – who also happened to be his boss.

It later emerged he wasn’t actually Frank’s child but rather the result of one of Monica’s affairs, and he made a swift exit after accidentally killing Joe Pritchard in series seven. Gerard, 39, has since starred in the BAFTA-winning The Mark of Cain and the crime drama Trespass Against Us, also starring Michael Fassbender.

He has been married to wife Sarah since December 2017 and they have two sons, Aiden James Kearns and James Aiden Kearns.

Veronica Fisher – Maxine Peake

Fiery Veronica was Fiona's best mate
Fiery Veronica was Fiona’s best mate(Image: Unknown)

As Fiona’s feisty best mate, Veronica was a regular in the Gallaghers’ kitchen – when she wasn’t getting hot and heavy with her other half, Kev. But their constant lovemaking took on a more serious tone when it emerged they were struggling to conceive.

And life cruelly imitated art, with Maxine, 50, and her art director partner Pawlo Wintoniuk suffering three rounds of IVF and two miscarriages before deciding enough was enough.

“I had three rounds but that was enough for me, I was done. It was so difficult physically and emotionally,” she previously told Radio 4. “You are absolutely pumped full of hormones, you’re tired, and I was working at the same time.

“You don’t have that luxury of taking time off. You have to find places where you can inject when you’re on a night shoot. In a grubby portable toilet, panicking that you’re going to infect yourself.”

The actress has since played Myra Hindley in See No Evil: The Moors Murders and starred in The Theory of Everything, Dinnerladies, and Black Mirror.

Kev Ball – Dean Lennox Kelly

Kev (Dean Lennox Kelly)
Veronica couldn’t keep her hands off Kev(Image: Unknown)

Barman Kev and his randy wife Veronica were famed for their steamy scenes, but for actor Dean, lying naked and spread-eagled on leopardskin sheets was a low point.

He told the Argus: “That was definitely the most embarrassing moment. It was a very cold day and there were five people in the room, all of them men.

“There was another bad episode at the start of the second series when Kev had a crush on his reading teacher and I had to pretend to masturbate a few times on camera.

Actor Dean is now married with two kids
Actor Dean is now married with two kids(Image: Getty Images)

“That was really embarrassing because it was a female director and she was kind of giving me notes about what my position should be like. Trust me, lady, I’m doing it right.”

Dean, 49, went on to star in Frankie, Jamestown, and Married, Single, Other. You might also remember him as William Shakespeare in a 2007 episode of Doctor Who.

More recently, Dean has worked on shows such as Brassic and Shadow and Bone. He has two children with his folk singer and writer wife Eugenie.

Sheila Jackson – Maggie O’Neill

Frank Gallagher, played by David Threlfall, weds long suffering live in lover Sheila Jackson, played by Maggie O'Neill.
Sheila was utterly devoted to Frank(Image: Campbell Mark)

Frank’s girlfriend Sheila buried her first husband in her back garden after years of domestic abuse. Agoraphobic, anxious, and with a penchant for sex toys – for reasons unknown she was devoted to her beer-swilling boyfriend.

Before joining the show Maggie O’Neill, 62, was already a big star having appeared in Hollywood blockbuster Gorillas in the Mist and the music video for Simply Red’s Holding Back the Years.

She went on to play Max and Jack Branning’s sister Suzy in EastEnders in 2008 before leaving after six months amid rumours of a feud with co-star Samantha Womack. Neither have ever commented on the claims. More recently, Maggie has made appearances in Call The Midwife, Casualty, and Two Doors Down.

Karen Jackson – Rebecca Atkinson

Actress Rebecca Atkinson as Karen in Shameless
Karen had a seriously naughty streak(Image: Channel 4)

Sheila’s wayward daughter Karen infamously performed a sex act on Lip and his brother Ian under the kitchen table before embarking on a forbidden affair with Frank.

Eventually, Karen calmed down and took over The Jockey with her new husband, Jamie Maguire. And off-screen she found love with her co-star Ben Bratt, who played Joe Pritchard, with the couple welcoming a child in 2016.

Now 41, Rebecca has starred in a wide variety of TV shows including Life on Mars, Holby City, Coronation Street, and Doctors.

Rebecca Atkinson attends the British Soap Awards at Media City on May 18, 2013 in Manchester, England.
Rebecca found love behind the scenes(Image: WireImage)

But it is Karen who will always hold the biggest place in her heart.

“It was such a huge part of my life, I grew up on that show. I was there for part of my teens and all through my 20s,” she told the Sunday Post.

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“It’s definitely part of what’s made me what I am. There’s a part of Karen in me. It was an amazing time in my life and I met Ben on the show too so I wouldn’t have my little boy either if it wasn’t for Shameless.”

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David Beckham attempts to silence Brooklyn feud rumours as he breaks silence

The family are yet to address speculation of a falling out, but David Beckham yesterday shared a telling post amid the rumoured feud with his son Brooklyn Beckham

There’s tension speculation in the Beckham household (Image: Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Hugo Boss)

Dad David Beckham did his best to quieten claims of a ‘growing rift’ between his eldest son Brooklyn and members of the family.

The issues are believed to be centred around his sibling Romeo’s girlfriend Kim Turnbull, who reportedly dated Brooklyn nearly nine years ago. It has got so deep that sources say there are genuine fears Brooklyn may even sit out his dad’s milestone celebration next month because of it.

It is said to have caused problems with his parents David, 49, and Victoria, but the football icon took to his Instagram to share an unseen photo of his first born following reports of strain in the famous clan. Devoted dad David has appeared to try and squash any rumours of fraction in his family as he marked Easter on social media.

The father-of-four shared a series of throwback snaps of his children celebrating the occasion over the years. David included a black and white photo of Brooklyn when he was six or seven as he clutched onto a large chocolate Easter bunny. The former England ace also shared similar snaps of his other children Romeo, Cruz and Harper.

David shared a throwback photo of Brooklyn for Easter
David shared a throwback photo of Brooklyn for Easter(Image: davidbeckham/Instagram)
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David shared a throwback photo of Brooklyn for Easter
Romeo was also seen gobbling down the bunny (Image: davidbeckham/Instagram)

Rumours of a rift in the family came after Brooklyn and wife Nicola Petlz skipped a number of family gatherings and David’s landmark birthday may be another family occasion to add to the list. Nicola and Brooklyn failed to attend David’s pre-birthday bash in Miami last month, which included guests such as football legend Lionel Messi and former supermodel Cindy Crawford.

Neither Brooklyn or Nicola publicly wished Victoria a happy 51st birthday last Thursday, which is highly unusual when compared to previous years. Brooklyn and Nicola allegedly believe Romeo’s new girlfriend Kim does not have the right intentions when it comes to dating him. However, Victoria is said to adore Kim and Cruz’s girlfriend Jackie Apostel.

In another twist, neither Victoria, who is known for using social media to praise her children and celebrate milestones, or David, commented on Brooklyn and Nicola’s third wedding anniversary. And according to reports, Cruz and Romeo failed to congratulate the couple as well. Instead, Brooklyn shared a picture of a bouquet of flowers sent to them from his in-laws Nelson Peltz and Claudia Heffner.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, a source said: “David adores his sons and he is so, so proud of how close they are. He loves having a happy family that loves spending time together. Family is everything to him. He is a working class boy who grew up with strong connections to his grandparents and parents, and he loves nothing more than to see his boys, and Harper, being so close.

“While the location will be perfect and stunning, what he wants most is for his family to be around him, happily getting along. Right now, though, things aren’t great. All everyone around them hopes is that they can mend any issues in time for the big day – for David. “

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Another friend revealed: “It would absolutely destroy David if any fall-outs carry on and become big deals. It would be the best birthday present ever for David to have all of his children and their partners happily having a wonderful time together. That’s what really puts a smile on his face. “

Billy Ray Cyrus toxic family feud as kids reaction to Liz Hurley romance speaks volumes

Billy Ray Cyrus – who is now romantically linked to Elizabeth Hurley – has attracted attention over his relationships with his children, who include Miley Cyrus, in recent years

Billy Ray Cyrus’ relationship with his children, including Miley Cyrus, has attracted attention over the years(Image: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)

News that Billy Ray Cyrus is in a hot new romance with Liz Hurley has left fans stunned as the pair went Instagram official over Easter weekend. Liz, 59, shared a photo of singer Billy Ray, 63, kissing her cheek in a joint post on Instagram. Her son Damian Hurley, 23, immediately responded with a love heart emoji. It made a stark contrast to Billy Ray’s own children who chose to ignore his latest relationship.

Billy Ray has a total of five children with his ex-wife Tish Cyrus, 57, including having adopted her kids Brandi Cyrus, 37, and son Trace Cyrus, 36. The former couple are also parents to Miley Cyrus, 32, Noah Cyrus, 25, and Braison Cyrus, 30. Billy Ray is also dad to son Christopher Cyrus, 33, from another relationship.

Tension within the family erupted as Billy Ray and Tish split and then divorced in 2023 after 30 years of marriage After two previous divorce filings, the pair finally went their separate ways in April 2022, saying at the time: “We have grown up together, raised a family we can be so proud of, and it is now time to create our own paths.”

Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Rae Cyrus seal their romance with a kiss
Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Rae Cyrus seal their romance with a kiss(Image: @elizabethhurley1/instagram)
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Despite the amicable statement, it wasn’t long before things turned nasty between the former spouses. Tish said she had only stayed with her husbandout of fear of being alone and said there was ‘disrespect’ on both sides. She revealed: “I think I did say so long out of fear of being alone. I met him when I was 23/ 24. Being alone and all of a sudden, having the weight of my world off my shoulders in some ways, I was able to just breathe and smoke pot in the garden and go skinny-dipping in my pool. That’s what I did during Covid.”

Talking candidly on the Call Her Daddy podcast, she added: “I just never wanted to get a divorce. My mum and dad met on a Monday and married on a Friday. They were married for thirty years until my dad passed away. “We get hung up on what we want it to be. I’m looking at it like: ‘I just want us to keep our family together’ like it looked perfect but it was really frigging hard. “

Taking a dig at Billy Rae she said: “I didn’t even know until I had a new relationship that there was so much respect, how much disrespect there was in my marriage before, on both our parts. ”

Miley Cyrus' family : Trace Cyrus, Brandi Cyrus, Noah Cyrus, Tish Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus (L to R) arrive for the premiere of
Trace Cyrus, Brandi Cyrus, Noah Cyrus, Tish Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus (L to R) arrive for the premiere of “The last song” in Hollywood, California on March 25, 2010(Image: AFP/Getty Images)

Tisha moved on with Prison Break actor Dominic Purcell – who had previously dated her daughter Noah. While Billy Rae also moved on quickly with Australian singer Firerose. Both Tisha and Billy Rae got engaged quickly to their new partners in the wake of their 30 year marriage ending.

Billy Rae and Firerose assured fans there was no overlap with her Tisha marriage, after it was reported singer and actress Miley “doesn’t have a relationship” with Firerose and took her mum’s side. Miley served as maid of honour at Tish’s August wedding to actor Dominic Purcell but did not attend her dad’s wedding service.

A bitter war of words between the Cyrus family erupted this year following Billy Rae’s performance at President Trump’s inauguration.

After the performance, Trace said that he “barely recognises” his father. He shared concern in a post on Instagram in January claiming Billy Ray was “not healthy” and said they haven’t “talked in a while”.

He posted: “Since my earliest memories all I can remember is being obsessed with you and thinking you were the coolest person ever. I wanted to be just like you. The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life. “

Trace continued: “Sadly the man that I wanted so desperately to be just like I barely recognise now. It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s become obvious to everyone but you. “

Billy Ray Cyrus and Noah Cyrus in black outfits at the Grammys 2019.
Billy Ray Cyrus (right) has six children, including Noah Cyrus (left)(Image: Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

He continued: “Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you’ve pushed all of us away. ” He added: “We are all hanging on to memories of the man we once knew & hoping for the day he returns. “

He later accused Billy Ray of threatening him with legal action over his post. In a follow up statement he shared: “Dad my message was beyond loving. I could have been extremely honest about a lot more but I don’t want to put your business out there like that. But for you to threaten me with legal action for wanting you to get help is a disgrace. […] I will always love you but I no longer respect you as a man. Everyone close to you is terrified to tell you how they really feel. I’m not. Get help.”

Billy Ray’s younger son Braison however later defended him. As previously reported, he said that his father was “happy and healthy” in a post of his own. He wrote: “I’ve spent the last year getting to know my dad better than I ever have. After he spent a week in the hospital in the fall, I’m grateful that my dad is happy, healthy and ready to make [a new] record. “

Braison also dismissed any suggestion that he was involved in a potential feud among the family amid the attention on the family at the time. He told People magazine: “I don’t have any bad feelings toward anyone in my family.”

Billy Ray also addressed the situation himself. As reported at the time, he wrote in a post: “Sunday callin’. Giving thanks for the California Rain. Praying for the brokenhearted and their pain. Praying for my family. For my children … sons and daughters…and their mother. Let this moment be the start of healing for us all. ‘The past does not equal the future.’ Amen.” Clarifying his stance more recently, he wrote in February: “All I want is healing for my family.”

Trace Cyrus and Miley Cyrus posing beside each other.
His kids also include Trace Cyrus (left) and Miley Cyrus (right)(Image: Getty Images)

It was already thought that Miley had been estranged from Billy Ray for some time. She notably left him out of her acceptance speech at the Grammy Awards last year, despite thanking her mother and one of her sisters.

She said at the time: “I want to thank everyone that’s standing on this stage right now Tom, Tyler, Michael and Greg. Our teams, my team, Crush, Columbia, my mommy, my sister, my love, my main gays cause look how good I look. Anyone else? [… ] All the people that we love. Thank you all so much. I don’t think I forgot anyone. But I might have forgotten underwear. Bye! “

Speaking to David Letterman on Netflix’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, Miley said she “inherited the narcissism” from her father, but admitted he had “guided” her on her career.

She said: “He has a relationship and a foot on the ground to like the real and to nature and he always did, even when he was super famous. I’m grateful for being able to watch him ahead of me. ” Miley added: “He’s almost like given me this map. And there’s a map of what to do and what not to do, and he’s guided me on both. ” She however teased in the interview that she has “inherited the narcissism” from her father.

Billy extended an olive branch to Miley back in February though amid the rumours of tension within the family. It came after his daughter took home the award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance with Beyoncé – for their collaboration II Most Wanted – at this year’s Grammys.

Alongside a photo of her, Billy Ray wrote: “Congratulations [Miley] and [Beyoncé] on their well-deserved Grammy wins. Couldn’t be prouder. ” He tagged Miley in the caption on the platform and she later liked the post.

He’s continued to support her since then. He praised both Miley and Noah, whom he’s thought to have remained close to, over their careers in a post on March 25. He wrote: “Holy s**t. I seldom ever swear in my post but this deserves one. You are witnessing in real time what it feels like for a Dad who with in less than one weeks time has had his a** kicked and his mind blown by not one … but two of his own daughters [Miley and Noah]. “

Billy Ray added: “Flesh and blood … completely taking their art to a whole new level. Congratulations girls! Well done. I’m so damn proud of both of you. I’m actually crying as I write this. Thank God you can’t see me. Have fun now and be happy. Love Dad. “

In the comments section, one fan wrote to him: “I hope that all of you heal or have healed your relationships! Everyone deserves a second chance. ” Billy Ray liked the comment and then responded with a series of red heart emoji.

Then, earlier this month, following the release of Miley’s music video for her song Something Beautiful, he posted: “No April Fools Joke. This Something Beautiful video is SERIOUS CYRUS! ! ! ! [Miley] Bringing the heat. Link on my stories. “

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‘Luxurious’ hanging egg chair that’s perfect for outdoor relaxing hits sale with £150 off

If you’ve been wanting to add the perfect piece of furniture to your outdoor space without breaking the bank, you’re not going to want to snooze on this garden furniture sale

‘Luxurious’ hanging egg chair that’s perfect for outdoor relaxing gets £150 off(Image: Artemis Home)

Shoppers are keen to elevate their garden space this spring as the good weather heralds summer’s coming. Whether you’re looking to add an eye-catching piece of decor that will surely be a hit with guests at your next BBQ party or looking for the perfect place to sit back and relax on long, sunny evenings, this sale is not one to miss.

The always-trendy and covetable egg chair is a stand-out piece that’s sure to step up any outdoor area, and it’s sure to be a winner with any family members and friends. But, sometimes getting your hands on one of these must-have chairs can come with less than budget-friendly price tags – except this pick from Artemis Home.

Thanks to this Yimbly sale, a parent company owned by Reach, this Artemis Home Oakley Double Swing Egg Pod Chair is up for grabs for a whopping 30% less. The price has been axed by a mega £150 while this deal lasts.

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This Artemis Home Oakley Double Swing Egg Pod Chair has £150 discount at Yimbly(Image: Artemis Home)

Available in two shades of grey, this Oakley double outdoor swinging egg chair will surely be the perfect addition to any garden or patio as we head into the warmer seasons. It promises a stylish and relaxing retreat for two or a roomy and cosy seat for one.

This luxurious outdoor garden swing has a spacious double seat with a soft, fibre-filled, water-resistant seat cushion that enhances comfort. It is an ideal place to unwind, read, or sip an evening glass of wine comfortably.

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Artemis Home Oakley Double Swing Egg Pod Chair

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The double swing egg chair has a solid, powder-coated metal frame that supports the durable rattan-effect hanging basket, ensuring long-lasting stability and weather resistance. Designed for ultimate relaxation, the spring-supported hanging basket provides a smooth, gentle sway. Meanwhile, the chic rattan design in an understated grey colourway makes this the perfect piece for an elevated and stylish effect to add to any outdoor space.

The Oakley swing chair blends elegance, durability, and cosiness, making it the perfect outdoor lounging spot for all family members. The double egg chair has been tested to a 150kg user weight limit, making it a winner for all homes, whether you have kids, pets or fancy curling up with a loved one.

Normally retailing for £499. 99, this Artemis Home Oakley Double Swing Egg Chair has been axed all the way down to £349. 99 in this Yimbly sale, making this spring the perfect time to add yours to your garden in preparation for the coming summer weather. But you may want to act fast, as there’s no telling how long this deal will last.

If you prefer to shop elsewhere, you can find the same model at The Range or Debenhams for a similarly reduced price.

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If you’d prefer to shop an alternative design, Dunelm joins the running with this £399 Singapore Double Egg Chair that ditches the grey colourway and opts for a wood-like finish.

Ross Kemp’s Barbara Windsor discovery that made him immediately call her husband

Ross Kemp starred in EastEnders alongside Dame Barbara Windsor as loveable thug, Grant Mitchell, before the actress sadly died aged 83 from Alzheimer’s

Ross Kemp has revealed he made a jaw-dropping discovery about late actress, Barbara Windsor

Actor Ross Kemp has revealed he made a jaw-dropping discovery about late actress, Barbara Windsor, which was so overwhelming, he immediately had to call her husband. The actor, 60, starred in the BBC soap alongside the Peggy Mitchell star as loveable thug, Grant, before Dame Barbara sadly died aged 83 from Alzheimer’s.

Ross was given the honour of writing the eulogy for the star’s funeral in 2020 and says it was while he was looking for a pen to write his speech, something seriously strange happened. Recalling the discovery, in which he claimed the Carry On star sent her love ‘one last time’.

He said: “‘I was writing her eulogy and my pen ran out. And I reached up, it’s a true story, a card, like a thin card – I didn’t know what it was at the time – got caught under my fingernails as I was reaching for the biro.

EastEnders stars Ross Kemp and Barbara Windsor
Ross Kemp starred in EastEnders alongside Barbara Windsor as loveable thug, Grant Mitchell, before the actress sadly died aged 83 from Alzheimer’s

He continued: “And I pulled it up, and it was a card from her that she’d sent me some flowers. I didn’t even know that was up there. I must have just thrown that up there in a little random moment.

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“And it was: ‘Thank you, darling. Love you, Bar.’ And it was like so weird that I rang Scott [her husband] up and I said, ”You won’t believe what’s just happened”,’ Ross told the Daily Mail.

Ross’ former on-screen mum Barbara was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014 and kept it a secret for four years until symptoms started to show in 2018. Sadly, her condition worsened and she died in December 2020 at a London care home.

Her husband, Scott, who was 27 years younger than his wife of 22 years Barbara, said the cherished actress’ final weeks were “typical of how she lived her life” and “full of humour, drama and a fighting spirit until the end”.

He told the PA at the time: “Her passing was from Alzheimer’s/dementia and Barbara eventually died peacefully and I spent the last seven days by her side.

“Myself, her family and friends will remember Barbara with love, a smile and affection for the many years of her love, fun, friendship and brightness she brought to all our lives and the entertainment she gave to so many thousands of others during her career.

“Barbara’s final weeks were typical of how she lived her life. Full of humour, drama and a fighting spirit until the end. It was not the ending that Barbara or anyone else living with this very cruel disease deserve.

“I will always be immensely proud of Barbara’s courage, dignity and generosity dealing with her own illness and still trying to help others by raising awareness for as long as she could. “

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Ross paid an emotional tribute to as her friends bid farewell to the EastEnders legend at her funeral(Image: PA)

Ross paid an emotional tribute to Barbara as her famous friends bid farewell to the EastEnders legend at her funeral. The star spoke movingly in a eulogy of how the nation fell in love with her.

A source told the Mirror at the time: ““Ross’ speech was so incredibly moving and uplifting in equal measure….it was very much from the heart and he got teary at times.

“He told a wonderful story about how producers on EastEnders wanted Grant to slap Peggy in a big fight scene but he told producers he couldn’t do it.

“Instead he pretended to do but Babs took her art so seriously she performed this huge acrobatic act and flew back over the table onto the floor.

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“He said it was so convincing he got 5000 letters a day for the next year saying what a terrible bloke he was and, incredibly, he still gets letters to this day, such is the love for Babs from the public. ”

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Katie Price’s wild Easter Sunday clubbing after airing fears about son Harvey

Katie Price has shared her heartbreak after son Harvey’s weight increase to dangerous levels and the the 22-year-old being looked after, she headed to a club in Bolton

Concerned Katie Price has been updating fans on her son Harvey’s health (Image: katieprice/Instagram)

Worried mum Katie Price put her concerns about son Harvey to one side as she enjoyed a fun-filled night at a club over Easter weekend.

She let loose last night at Level nightclub in Bolton as she got stuck into the ball pit at the festive party as she put in an appearance in Lancashire. The event – billed as ‘your chance to hang out with the queen herself, snap some epic pics, and get up close with the ultimate celeb’ – saw Katie meet fans and let her hair down in style.

Despite her top billing, it has been claimed that the former glamour model left fans waiting, turning up almost 90 minutes late before the fun finally got started. She made up for lost time once she did get inside the venue, firing a confetti cannon from the balcony as she knocked back drinks with a friend before posing for photos.

It has been claimed the promoters had to slash ticket prices after slow sales, but Katie didn’t disappoint when she did finally arrive, donning a PVC miniskirt and trainers before going pink for an Easter look later in the night by wearing her novelty bunny ears.

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She didn’t miss the chance to have some fun over Easter(Image: levelbolton/Instagram)
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Katie Price
She put her problems to one side with the nightclub appearance (Image: levelbolton/Instagram)

The mum-of-five has had a lot on her mind lately. This weekend Katie shared her heartbreak over the fact Harvey has seen his weight increase to dangerous levels. The 46-year-old is also mum to Junior, 19, and daughter Princess, 17, with first husband Peter Andre, 52 and son Jett, 11, and daughter Bunny, 10, who she shares with former husband Kieran Hayler, 38.

She is worried about Harvey, who has battled health issues – including a condition called Prader-Willi syndrome, which provokes a constant feeling of hunger. Katie has been trying to help Harvey lose weight as she fears he has reached a danger level of overweight – but has been left saddened by the results of a recent weigh-in. Taking to social media over the weekend, Katie shared that Harvey is now almost 30 stone.

Speaking on Snapchat, the star said: “I’m so heartbroken and gutted that his weight is just going up. I just googled it in stones, 188kg is just a few kg of being 30 stone. “It’s so life-threatening now, I’m still waiting for the doctors to get back to me starting on the mounjaro and his journey to a healthy life. ”

She continued: “It’s so sad his quality of life at the moment where he’s so big, he just can’t really do much. It’s just another thing I have to deal with because he’s at high risk of having a heart attack, he struggles to put his trainers or struggles to walk anywhere but I love him and I’m going to help him through this. “

And she added: “So sad, obesity and his condition is sad, it’s sad to see someone go through it and he doesn’t understand. ” Earlier this year, Katie revealed that she had turned to weight loss jabs in an effort to help Harvey control his weight. She has reference the drug Mounjaro – which contains an ingredient called tirzepatide which has been known to help suppress appetite.

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