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Claudia Winkleman’s most recent Celebrity Traitors outfit is another winner, with her ‘Christmas tree’ inspired tinsel jumper an instant must-have for the festive party season

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On last night’s Celebrity Traitors there were plenty of twists and turns that left the famous faces guessing, but one thing everyone could agree on is that Claudia Winkleman’s outfit might have been her best one yet. Both the celebs and viewers were obsessed with her head-to-toe Simone Rocha look that included a black tulle midi skirt and glittery knitwear, and we’ve already earmarked it as a Christmas Party outfit to copy.

Her Black Tinsel Knit Cardigan is the perfect way to bring some festive glitz to any outfit with a subtle and stylish nod to the tinsel on your Christmas trees, but the £475 knit is now almost completely sold out, with only an XS still in stock. However, the high street has delivered when it comes to lookalikes, so we’ve found some of our favourites to copy her look.

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You could easily style the sparkly knitwear with some simple jeans and trainers for a festive day at work or a laid back lunch, or you could follow in Claudia’s footsteps and pair it with a statement tulle skirt. You could even go head-to-toe sparkles by teaming it with a sequin skirt or pair of trousers, with the tinsel cardigan keeping you warm whilst still looking chic and Christmas party-ready.

Nothing Ordinary Black Tinsel Knit Cardigan – £69

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Available at Next, the Nothing Ordinary cardigan is a great lookalike for Claudia’s Simone Rocha knit. It has some differences, like a V-neck, and a single button fastening that makes it a great layering piece, but it features the same black tinsel material that makes it the perfect sparkly pick for Christmas. It even comes with a slimline scarf attachment to drape around your neck and shoulders for some added elegance, making this a great day to night piece.

Bimba Y Lola Long black Neps Cardigan – £119 (was £170)

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If you want to turn up the sparkles, this Bimba Y Lola cardigan is the one. It’s another V-neck option, but with buttons all down the front so you can wear it on its own or layered over something else. It also has an oversized, slouchy fit that ensures you can wear it for any occasion and paired with almost anything, plus it’s currently on sale with £50 off.

Roman Black Fluffy Eyelash Knit Cardigan – £38

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A great affordable option, Roman has launched this lightweight and longline drapey cardigan which features rainbow glitter woven throughout. It has a soft eyelash finish that’s snuggly and cosy, and it’s been designed as a layering piece, with no buttons or fastenings up the front. You can pick it up in sizes 10 to 20, and it falls to mid-thigh for extra coverage.

The Very Collection V Neck Tinsel Cardigan – £35

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Another great pick that won’t break the bank, Very has launched this glitter cardigan that’s absolutely perfect for party season. Its tinsel material brings all the glitz and glamour, and you can even snap up a matching skirt separately to create a head-to-to look. It fastens with embellished beaded buttons up the front, and has a more cropped length that helps define your waist.

Pop star Taylor Swift and close friend Ed Sheeran’s relationship is reportedly ‘strained’ after the American singer pulled a ‘sneaky move’ for her album rollout

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Taylor Swift has reportedly fallen out with her ‘second brother’ Ed Sheeran after releasing her new album close to Ed’s own new project. The duo have been friends since 2012, and have even appeared on stage together a number of times.

The Love Story pop singer even sent Ed a personalised jam jar in 2013 as she took a swipe at the VMAs incident involving herself and Kanye West. The jar came with a handwritten label, which included a hilarious shout-out to the infamous moment that shocked the showbiz world.

However, their relationship is now said to be ‘strained’ as Ed was none the wiser about Taylor’s The Life Of A Showgirl album rollout.

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Ed announced he was releasing his eighth studio album, Play, on September 12, and months later, Taylor revealed she would be releasing her own album on October 3, which was just weeks after Ed’s.

An insider claimed: “Ed takes these things really seriously, and carefully plans his album releases. He announced his album with four months’ notice, but then Taylor announced her’s for just two weeks after.

‘”It left his team scrabbling to get as much attention before her’s dropped. He was very much put out and understandably peeved.”

Speaking to MailOnline, they claimed it ‘wasn’t the first time Taylor pulled a similar move’. The Mirror have reached out to their reps for comment.

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It comes after Taylor revealed Ed found out about her recent engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce via her Instagram announcement.

While promoting her new album, The Life Of A Showgirl, Taylor took to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss her music and engagement.

Host Jimmy asked about which rumours about her were true and which were lies during a fun segment, with him asking: “Did Ed Sheeran learn about your engagement on Instagram?”

As Taylor shockingly admitted: “That’s so true”, the presenter fell to the floor in shock as the audience cheered on. “Oh no,” he gasped before the songstress tried to explain herself.

She went on to add: “I have a perfect explanation,” as she gestured with her hands. As her voice rose, she said: “He doesn’t have a phone.

“He doesn’t have a phone…You have to email him or FaceTime him, and he has to find an iPad, and they have to give it to him like he’s a child. This is one of my absolute favourite people on the planet. When the news came out, I was like, ‘We forgot to call Ed!”

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Brookside is making a special return to screens and Paul Usher is reprising his iconic soap role as Barry Grant

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Brookside, the beloved soap, is set to make a triumphant return to our screens, with Paul Usher reprising his iconic role as Barry Grant.

The popular Channel 4 soap, affectionately known as Brookie, ran from 1982 to 2003 and will be making a comeback in a special crossover episode with Hollyoaks to mark the latter’s 30th anniversary.

Set in Liverpool, Brookside was renowned for its hard-hitting storylines, tackling issues such as rape, bullying and incest. The special episode is scheduled to air at 7pm on 22 October, paying tribute to Brookside creator Sir Phil Redmond.

Paul Usher first appeared as Barry Grant in Brookside’s debut episode in 1982, with his character evolving from a cheeky young lad into the soap’s tough guy.

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Barry infamously became embroiled in the criminal underworld, even murdering his best mate’s wife and child in a storyline that marked the soap’s 1000th episode in 1991, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Paul portrayed Barry throughout the entirety of Brookside’s run, from 1982 to 2003, although he did take breaks over the years.

He also featured in the spin-off Brookside: The Lost Weekend, and Barry holds the distinction of being the only character to appear in both the first episode in November 1982 and the final episode in November 2003.

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So, where is Paul Usher now?

In March 2019, soap enthusiasts were thrilled to see Paul, now aged 64, in EastEnders, taking on the role of Danny Hardcastle.

This unsavoury character had a bone to pick with Phil in Walford, played by Steve McFadden, after they found themselves entangled in a money-laundering scheme together in Spain.

Phil’s reckless behaviour led to the collapse of a dubious business, leaving him in debt to Danny. Upon his return, Danny confronted the mechanic and demanded repayment.

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However, things took a turn for the worse when Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) attempted to persuade Danny to join forces with him, resulting in Danny kidnapping Louise Mitchell (Tilly Keeper).

Danny resurfaced in 2020 seeking vengeance on the Mitchells, but found himself entangled in a warehouse heist and subsequently apprehended by the police.

Paul has also graced our screens in numerous programmes including Liverpool 1, London’s Burning and had a significant role in The Bill as Des Taviner until 2004, appearing in a total of 135 episodes.

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He previously confessed to the ECHO: “I enjoyed acting but not the fame side of it. I don’t want to play that game. I never really did any interviews when I was on the telly. I’m proud of my acting work, including dramas like Liverpool 1, but I get really annoyed about celebrity culture.”

Paul is happily married to Charlotte, whom he met while working on The Bill, and they have a son named Lucas together.

In 2014, Paul’s son, James, tragically passed away at the age of 24. He fell ill on a supply vessel in Aberdeen and later died in hospital.

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Paul has expressed his thoughts on the Brookside crossover episode, eagerly signing up once he discovered his on-screen parents had agreed to participate, according to The Echo.

He revealed: “When they told me Ricky Tomlinson (Bobby Grant) and Sue Johnston (Sheila Grant) were doing it, that made me say yes because we don’t get to see each other as often as we’d like.”

Paul added: “I’ve got a lot of really good friends from Brookside days so to come back and be with them, it puts the bow on top of it. I’m pleased I said yes now.”

Fans were sad to see Tom Daley leave last night, but we were all obsessed with his ‘marvellous’ exit look that rivalled even Claudia’s style and came complete with a best-selling suitcase

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Celebrity Traitors star Tom Daley was the second star to be “murdered”, and he just broke his silence after exiting the show in the most fabulous way. Taking to Instagram in a “Cruelle DeVille” style ensemble, Tom strutted off screen wheeling his suitcase as he quipped: “Well, I guess my flabbers were officially gasted”.

The suitcase by his side? Of course, the best-selling Juno suitcase from Antler (Black), which has been hailed “the best travel investment made” by shoppers, as it’s sure to meet all of your travelling needs.

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Though it isn’t tagged in the Instagram reel, Tom Daley poses with the Expandable Cabin Antler Suitcase in Black – Juno. Measuring 56 x 35 x 25.5 cm, this suitcase comfortably fits under Ryanair’s cabin bag restrictions and weighs 2.6 kg, offering a capacity of up to 46 litres.

The Juno suitcase is a lightweight polypropylene design that combines style with durability and security. Boasting a stylish silhouette that’s timeless and chic, whether you’re heading off to sunny coasts or the Scottish highlands.

Plus, the strong and secure comes armed with premium features, including internal pockets, sturdy zippers, and an expander zip for added capacity. The colour-fast material helps hide any scratches, and the classic black shade that Tom opted for to complete his monochromatic style is an easy and versatile pick for all travellers.

The expandable cabin suitcase is the smaller of the two sizes available for purchase individually. Alternatively, Antler offers this Expandable Cabin Suitcase Set in Black – Logo Stripe in a range of colours, which includes three convenient sizes to meet all your travelling needs.

Tom’s go-to suitcase retails for £165 for the cabin size and currently boasts a perfect 5-star rating from customers. One buyer beams: “Great case. Beautifully designed. Great quality. Hard-wearing. Very high-performing product. Love it”

Another shopper shares: “Really happy with my new Antler case. Even though it is appropriate to use for a large cabin bag you can fit so much in with the extending side of the case. It is good quality and the hard shell meant nothing got broken. I have only used this to travel once but will look forward to more adventures with it. Great to carry too it’s lightweight and the wheels mean you can roll it around with ease. Can’t believe it’s also lifetime guarantee’.”

And a third chimes in: “I recently purchased the Antler cabin suitcase, and I can confidently say it’s one of the best travel investments I’ve made. From the moment I unboxed it, I could tell it was built to last, solid yet lightweight, with a sleek, stylish finish that looks just as good in the overhead compartment as it does rolling through the airport. The 360° spinner wheels glide effortlessly across all surfaces, making navigating busy terminals a breeze. I’ve taken it on a couple of trips now, and it handles cobbled streets and uneven pavements just as smoothly as polished airport floors. No annoying wobbling or struggling to keep it straight!”

They continue: “The expandable interior is a game-changer. I’m usually guilty of overpacking, but the cleverly designed compartments and compression straps help me stay organised while maximising space. The built-in TSA lock is also a nice touch for extra peace of mind. One of my biggest concerns before purchasing was durability, but after seeing how well this suitcase held up against baggage handlers and rough travel conditions, I’m beyond impressed. Not a single scratch or dent so far! Overall, I can’t recommend Antler enough. It’s stylish, practical, and built to last—exactly what you need for stress-free travel. If you’re on the fence, go for it. You won’t regret it!”

If this suitcase is outside of your holiday budget, we’ve found plenty of other hardshell cabin bags to peruse instead. Firstly, Amazon offers a wide range of options, including the Amazon Basics Hardside Hand Luggage Carry-On Suitcase, which costs £48.30.

Dunelm currently has this Detroit Silver Hard Shell Suitcase available for £59.50, down from £119, while M&S has this Vienna 4 Wheel Hard Shell Cabin Suitcase retailing for a budget-friendly £30.