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As the year progresses since her tragic split, Vanessa Feltz is getting ready for a potential romance. The beloved presenter had her world rocked over Christmas in 2022 when she discovered that her partner of 16 years, Ben Ofoedu of Phats and Small, was unfaithful. And now, she’s hoping for a fairytale ending.

During a conversation with OK! about her romantic life at the launch of Winter Wonderland in London, Vanessa, 62, was quite clear about her festive wishes: “I’d like my Prince Charming to be under the tree, really”, she admitted with a twinkle in her eye. The Celebs Go Dating star, who revealed his infidelity after breaking up with 52-year-old Ben, has not reacted to her feelings. She described her feelings as “sad, disappointed, and shocked.”

Vanessa explained in a revealing interview that she hasn’t seen Ben since he admitted to texting other women, which led her to switch the locks on their once-shared plush £3.5 million London pad.

Vanessa expresses a fierce determination to enjoy the holiday cheer and concentrate on her family, which is truly important, despite the betrayal. Her daughters Allegra, 38, and Saskia, 35, whom she had with former husband orthopaedic surgeon Michael Kurer, have been pillars of support for Vanessa as she navigates single life.

This Morning star Vanessa, who is adored by her four young grandchildren as “Grandma Vanessa,” is gearing up for a festive family holiday in Ireland. She is a regular on the small screen and is adored as “Grandma Vanessa.” She excitedly shared: “This year, we will be in Ireland for Christmas with all the family – we all have matching Christmas pyjamas, presents, turkey, the lot”! At London’s Winter Wonderland press night, Vanessa expressed her eagerness for quality family time by saying, “I’m really looking forward to some family time – all of us together.

Meanwhile, on her YouTube channel, Vanessa recently dished out what turns her head regarding men after I’m A Celeb’s Tulisa Contostavlos confessed she’s demisexual. While discussing sexual attraction with expert Annabelle Knight, Vanessa mused: “In general, you walk into a pub, a nightclub, the underground station, any place. You look around at the people near you and, to some – often not many – but to some of them, sometimes, you feel a kind of attraction. It’s that, ‘ Well, I don’t fancy him, I don’t fancy her, I don’t fancy him, but I like the look of him. ‘”

She expanded on the allure quipping, “There’s something about the pheromones, or the smell, or the cut of his arse or the cut of his jib, or just something about the big brown eyes or the leather jacket that floats your boat, that gets you interested, that ignites that sexual spark. In general, you can’t avoid it when it happens”.

Vanessa hasn’t found anyone catching her eye lately, but her ex-beau Ben swiftly moved on post-breakup. At the end of 2023, Ben was caught lying to Vanessa while his band was touring the country and making film and reality stars.

In March of this year, Ben even made hints about having children with Precious, a 40-year-old woman, and what appeared to be a dig at Vanessa. They officially signed on Instagram. Come this month, however, the musician disclosed their breakup to a newspaper, citing hectic timetables as the reason for their parting ways: “I could always see a future with Precious because we connect so well, laugh so much and enjoy one another”, he stated.

However, we’ve decided to end our relationship romantically but keep our friendship alive because our lives are so hectic and life is moving so quickly.

Despite Ben being back on the market, it seems a revival with Vanessa is unlikely. She revealed that she dislikes dating wannabes and has previously revealed that she dislikes dating aspiring stars.

Some simply want to drag your coat tails up a red carpet with them. And I’ve really just about had enough of being somebody’s access-all-areas lanyard”. Vanessa shared her hopes for romance, saying: “I hope that one day, Cupid will tap me on the shoulder, and I will find true love again. I would like to be able to say to a man, ‘ I love you. ‘ I really miss that”.

Ian Smith, the long-running Neighbours star, has been given a terminal cancer diagnosis.

The actor, 86, who is best known for playing Harold Bishop, recently announced his exit from the Australian-based soap opera. Ian has shared that he was diagnosed earlier this year.

Ian has said that he has a “very aggressive” form of cancer, telling 10 News First recently: “I found out a few months back that I have cancer. They expect me to die because I have a very aggressive non-fixable cancer, and they expect it.

The outlet adds that Ian has lung cancer and that he and his colleagues from Neighbours discussed it before he left the soap opera, with him claiming that the news caused him “tears.” Ian – whose wife Gail Smith passed away in 2019 following her own cancer diagnosis – said that the news of his diagnosis “knocked]him] out a bit”, adding that it’s made him “rethink” his outlook on life.

Ian has been a long-running cast member on Neighbours, having made his debut in 1987 – just two years after the show launched. Up until his first break from the soap opera in 1991, he first appeared as Harold.

From 1996 to 2009, he later made his regular cast appearance. The actor has appeared in numerous guest films since then, including the “finale” in 2022, which was regarded as Neighbours’ final film.

However, Amazon Freevee later revived the program, and it made a comeback last year. Although a number of well-known cast members reprised their roles, Ian didn’t initially appear in the new series of the beloved soap.

However, it was made known earlier this year that he would be reprising his role as Harold, who would be relocating to Erinsborough, a fictional suburb. The legendary Harold Bishop is relocating to Erinsborough, according to a message that the program shared on social media in April. We are thrilled to return Ian Smith to the show and his new titles. Harold’s on-screen return aired the following month.

However, Ian has since stopped hosting the program after being recently diagnosed with cancer. Reflecting on his departure, he told 10 News First in an interview that has aired this week: “It isn’t just my last day at Neighbours – it’s my last day of work”.

Announcing his departure, a statement issued by Neighbours reads: “Harold waves goodbye to Ramsay Street. We’re breaking the sad news that beloved Harold Bishop will soon be leaving Ian Smith. Harold was first portrayed by Ian in 1987, and it has been a great honor to bring him back to the show.

Jason Herbison, Executive Producer, said: “The way the residents of Ramsay Street feel about Harold is how we all feel about Ian – we couldn’t love him more than we do. He wanted to give Harold a proper welcome despite the difficulties he was having with his health. We paid tribute to him and the incredible contribution he has made to the show on set, which was a very emotional moment.

Anne Charleston, who portrayed Harold’s late wife Madge Bishop, will appear alongside Ian for “some of his final scenes,” it has been announced. The statement made the comment that “the circumstances in which Anne will appear have yet to be determined, but the reunion of the legendary couple will be a last treat for fans.”

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Sir Elton John, a well-known musician, admitted to having “lost his eyesight” in a fabled health admission, but his husband David Furnish was deeply disturbed by another revelation.

After watching a performance of The Devil Wears Prada on Sunday in London’s West End, David led the Rocket Man singer, 77, away from the stage. And he confessed that he had an infection that had left him feeling “stuck.”

However, in his upcoming Disney+ film Elton John: Never Too Late, Sir Elton is said to have made a heartbreaking confession. The singer, who shares Zachary, 13, and Elijah, 11, with film producer, David 62, let cameras follow him to capture his final three-year Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

The star describes how, in one scene, he “dedicates more time to my children,” as reported by Radio Times. But, in an emotional moment, Sir Elton said on the documentary: “I want to see our children get married, but I don’t think I’m going to be around for that”.

David’s response to David was emotional, saying, “It really upset me because in my mind I sort of think Elton is going to live forever – we all think that … and Elton is so vibrant that it’s an easy thing to believe, but it forces you to confront that reality.

In London on Sunday, the singer told fans: “I’ve lost my eyesight and cannot see the stage”. He continued, “I have had issues and I have now lost my sight,” as some of you may be aware of. Although I wasn’t able to witness the performance, I did enjoy it.

He continued, “To my husband, who has been my rock because I haven’t been able to attend many of the previews,” and he said, “I love to hear it and it sounded good tonight, OK. Thank you for coming”! Following the performance, sources have informed the Mirror that Sir Elton made sure to remain and meet the cast and crew.

After confirming earlier in the year that the infection had stalled his career, Sir Elton added: “It’s been a while since I’ve done anything, and well, I just have to get off my backside. Due to an infection in the south of France, I had to have my right eye removed in July, and it has been four months since then. My left eye is not as good as it can.

” So there’s hope and encouragement that it will be OK, but it’s… I’m kind of stuck at the moment, because I can do something like this (an interview), but going into the studio and recording, I don’t know, because I can’t see a lyric for a start. “

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My Chemical Romance, a rock group, made a moving statement after their drummer passed away last week.

Bob Bryar, who was the drummer for the hit band between 2004 to 2014, was found dead in his Tennessee home on Wednesday, just a day before Thanksgiving. His cause of death is yet to be confirmed. Officials have confirmed that Bryar’s death is not being treated as suspicious because his home’s remaining weapons and musical equipment were unaltered.

Now, his former bandmates have spoken out about the tragedy, as they requested “patience and understanding” from the public.

The band asks for your patience and understanding as they process Bob’s passing, according to a statement shared with Rolling Stone magazine.

Bryar was last seen on November 4 at the end of this month. After discovering his death, TMZ reported that Animal Control visited Bob’s home to get rid of two dogs after discovering his severely decomposed body. The rock star’s death is currently being investigated by a medical examiner.

Shortly after the release of their 2004 album Cheers For Sweet Revenge, Bryar took over as MCR’s original drummer Matt Pelissier. On their massive 2006 album The Black Parade, he also contributed to their songwriting efforts for their 2010 album Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys.

Prior to the release of Danger Days, Bob left MCR to work for other bands before resigning from the music industry to work in real estate.

Chester Bennington, a late Linkin Park singer who passed away by suicide in July 2017 at the age of 41, was the subject of Bryar’s tragic death. Following the death of the lead singer, Linkin Park wasdissolved. However, Emily Armstrong, the band’s vocalist, joined as the band’s lead singer earlier this year, and they underwent a change. The group is scheduled to tour the world in 2025 after releasing a chart-topping new album.

Emily was last seen in public the day before Bryar took to social media to express his gratitude for her contributions to the rock band. On Twitter/X, he wrote: “Emily armstrong is destroying, shredding faces and making Chester proud. she was the perfect choice. AND she had to deal with the initial resentment. that s**t is hard. trust me. word up”.

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Prince Louis’s six-year-old has been informed that Peter Andre has some career advice after Prince William revealed that his six-year-old is tackling the drums. William made the humorous observation that “my youngest is learning the drums, that’s why I spend my entire life with my fingers in my ears.”

In his New!, Pete, 51, jumped into the conversation with some fatherly guidance. Magazine column: “Prince William has said that his son, Louis, is learning the drums and I love that. Louis the drummer, he could be in the biggest band of all time – you never know”! He empathised with William’s experience of musical parenting, saying, “William joked that he always has his fingers in his ears and I think every dad is like that, when kids get into any instrument, we’re encouraging but then realise how loud it is – especially drums”.

As a seasoned music industry dad – Pete shares children Amelia, ten, Theo, eight, and Arabella, eight months, with wife Emily, as well as youngsters Junior, 19, and Princess, 17, from his previous relationship with Katie Price – he knows what he’s talking about.

Pete advised, “They might need to invest in electric drums to limit the noise. But aside from noise, he should keep playing – ‘ Prince Louis The Drummer ‘ has a ring to it”., reports OK!.

His own children are not the only ones who have a name in the spotlight, with Princess and Junior both expressing their aspirations for the music industry. Junior has a deal with Columbia Records.

When quizzed by a fan about her musical ambitions, the young star revealed on Instagram Stories: “Not at the moment but potentially in 2025 or 2026”, and hinted at exciting future projects, saying, “]I have] so many big plans for 2025. I’m still working on a lot but stay tuned”.

Meanwhile, Peter has revealed that he has been working creatively with Princess, revealing to us that “Princess said last week that she might return to singing next year – and she has a beautiful voice. We’ve already written a song together, and recorded it. I’ve always said to her, ‘ I’ll never push you, whenever you want to do it, if you want to do it, you do it. ‘” He added, “I think she just lacks a bit of confidence to get up on stage, but if you heard her sing, she’s pretty amazing! I’m there to guide her and never want to push her, so we’ll see”.

Peter Andre has made hints about an upcoming partnership as his daughter Princess enters the world of music. After Princess teased her ambitions on Instagram Stories, the 51-year-old musical star gushed about his daughter’s plans to work in music in an exclusive column for OK. Responding to a fan’s query about whether she sings or creates music, Princess stated: “Not at the moment but potentially in 2025 or 2026”, also mentioning, “]I have] so many big plans for 2025. I’m still working on a lot but stay tuned”.

Peter has now revealed that they have already co-written and recorded a song together, giving more information about these plans. In his weekly column, he wrote, “Princess said last week that she might resume singing next year, and she has a beautiful voice.” We’ve already written a song together, and recorded it.

” I’ve always said to her, ‘ I’ll never push you, whenever you want to do it, if you want to do it, you do it. I think she just lacks a bit of confidence to get up on stage, but if you heard her sing, she’s pretty amazing! I’m there to guide her and never want to push her, so we’ll see. “

Pete shares his daughter Princess and 19 year old son Junior with ex Katie Price, while also being a father to Amelia, ten, Theo, eight, and the eight-month-old Arabella with his current wife Emily. Junior is also making waves in the pop scene, just like Princess, who has musical talent in her family.

He signed a three-year deal with Columbia Records and became so popular that his single Only One peaked just a few hours after its release that it soared to the top of the iTunes chart. At the time, an elated Junior shared:” Honestly I am absolutely buzzing. Thanks to all of you lovely people who are currently streaming my music from home, I’ve reached number one on iTunes. How grateful I am, how happy I am, how proud of myself, and how thrilled I am cannot be expressed in words. More music is coming your way, I’m telling you right away, but this is just the start. Look out, watch this space. “

Pete couldn’t hide his pride, saying:” He so focused. He does a great job, I believe. I’m there with him, and I think at least I’ll know a lot of the pitfalls, and I’m in the team. “

He further explained his role in Junior’s career:” I’m managing him without managing him, if you know what I mean by that. in the sense that you can tell right away that I’m there. Because I’ll obviously be busy, I’ve got a team to assist him.