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The final episode of It: Welcome to Derry confirmed a major theory about one of the show’s characters and their connection to the 2017 film It

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This story contains spoilers for episode 8 of It: Welcome to Derry.

It: Welcome to Derry has validated a fan theory regarding one of the programme’s characters – and their link to the 2017 film It.

The prequel series wrapped up on Sunday, December 14, with the eighth instalment, Winter Fire. As the surviving group of youngsters – Marge Truman (Matilda Lawler), Ronnie Grogan (Amanda Christine), and Lilly Bainbridge (Clara Stack) – battled to vanquish Pennywise the Clown (Bill Skarsgard) and rescue their mate Will Hanlon (Blake Cameron James).

Marge’s true identity was at last revealed when she was shown to be the mum of one of the original Losers’ Club members from It (2017), Richie Tozier (Finn Wolfhard).

The HBO Max programme serves as a prequel to the horror flick. The revelation happened when Pennywise frightened Marge in the concluding episode, as he accidentally revealed her destiny. To her bewilderment, he addressed her as Marge Tozier, reports the Mirror US.

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The shape-shifting creature then informed her she isn’t a Tozier “yet” and disclosed further truth by revealing she has a son called Richie. Pennywise then presented her with a missing poster featuring Richie and questioned her, “Don’t you recognize your little boy?”.

He went on to describe a storyline that viewers of It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019) will recognise, which is that Richie and his “filthy friends” are responsible for his death. Fans were thrilled about the revelation as many had been theorising that Marge was Richie’s mother, particularly given the romantic storyline between her and Rich Santos (Adrian S. Cartaya).

Many believed that Marge had named Richie after Rich, who perished whilst rescuing her during the Black Spit fire depicted in episode seven. On X – formerly Twitter – one enthusiastic fan declared, “MARGE IS RITCHIE’S MOM YEAH F–K YEAHHHHH.” While another exclaimed, “They confirmed that Marge is really Richie’s mom, FFS, I’m freaking out.”

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A third viewer commented, “About Marge being Richie’s mom, yeah I get that this isn’t as bombshell a revelation as it could be, I think it was so obvious when everyone first saw Marge and Rich that it was almost obvious, it would be a surprise if she wasn’t.”

Yet Marge’s confirmation as Richie’s mother wasn’t the sole nod to the sequels, as the finale also included a surprise appearance from Beverly Marsh (Sophia Lillis) during the episode’s conclusion.

The final episode features a post-credits sequence set 26 years into the future, which occurs one year before the events of It (2017) unfold. During this scene, the now-aged Ingrid Kersh is shown in her quarters at Juniper Hill Asylum, where she has resided for the past 26 years.

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Madeline Stowe portrayed the younger Ingrid in Welcome to Derry, whilst Joan Gregson returned to reprise her role from the second It film as the older version. Ingrid ventures out of her room, drawn by the sound of sobbing, which leads her to Room 115.

As she enters, viewers are met with the familiar silhouette of a girl weeping next to a man, both standing before the lifeless body of a woman hanging.

The deceased woman, who took her own life, is revealed to be Elfrida Marsh. It soon becomes apparent that the red-haired girl in tears is Beverly, as the woman was her mother, and the unseen man is her abusive father.

Beverly turns fully towards the camera, confirming her identity.

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It: Welcome to Derry is the brainchild of Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs, all of whom had a hand in the two It films. Fuchs also serves as a showrunner, alongside Brad Caleb Kane.

The It film/TV franchise is an adaptation of Stephen King’s 1986 novel, It, which tells the chilling tale of an evil clown entity named Pennywise that preys on children in Derry, Maine.

Set in 1962, the series follows the Hanlons, a military family who relocate to Derry and find themselves ensnared in the town’s sinister secrets as horrifying events start to unravel. Concurrently, a group of youngsters is trying to piece together the mystery of Derry’s missing children.

Touted as the world’s most popular female scent, this ‘elegant’ fragrance is sure to be the ideal gift for a loved one this holiday season – and right now, it’s on sale

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If you’ve been eyeing up a cult-favourite perfume to add to your shopping list without breaking the bank, you’re in luck. This limited-time Lookfantastic sale has reduced the price of Carolina Herrera’s top-selling Good Girl perfume to a rate better than duty-free. But you’ll need to act fast; there’s no telling how long this rare deal will last.

Carolina Herrera, a brand renowned for its chic and unmistakable high-heel bottle design, has one flagship fragrance that remains a hit with shoppers, so much so that Lookfantastic has touted it as the No.1 most popular female scent in the world.

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Housed in a sleek blue stiletto bottle, the Carolina Herrera Good Girl perfume—the original and first in a series of six fragrances under the ‘Good Girl’ title—usually carries a hefty price tag, around £100, depending on where you shop and the size you choose.

You can grab 50ml of this iconic perfume from Boots for £98, or from Lookfantastic for £78.40, reduced from £98. Alternatively, you can find a 50ml bottle currently retailing for £68.51, down from £109.75, on Amazon.

But it’s now discounted to £53.60, competing with duty-free prices, where the Good Girl fragrance was selling for £55 (30ml).

The Good Girl perfume is a tantalising mix of light and dark notes, encapsulating the captivating complexity of women. This powerful and feminine scent is ideal for the contemporary woman, boasting contrasting notes that leave the wearer feeling empowered and confident.

The fragrance marries the sweet, captivating and seductive essence of jasmine, radiating bright femininity, with the enigmatic depth of richly scented cocoa. Invigorating Tonka notes follow, whilst almond and coffee inject bursts of daring energy, resulting in an enticing yet refined scent that honours both your light and dark sides.

Beyond the fragrance itself, the bottle serves as a stunning centrepiece for your perfume collection, introducing a pop of colour and distinctive design that stands out on any dressing table.

This iconic scent has amassed over 2,000 five-star reviews on Lookfantastic, with customers unable to contain their enthusiasm. One delighted purchaser gushes: “I’ve repurchased this perfume so many times – it’s one that people always compliment me on, so I highly recommend it.”

Another fan raves: “This perfume has a beautiful, well-balanced scent. It’s perfect for both daytime and evening wear. The longevity is impressive, and the sillage is just right-not too strong, but noticeable. Overall, a great choice for anyone who loves elegant and sophisticated fragrances.”

However, one reviewer does express their reservation about the design, commenting: “The worst thing about this for me is the bottle, it’s a bit of an eyesore.”

This shopper still awards the fragrance five stars, writing: “I have absolutely found my new love. I’ve used this perfume every single day and even cancelled a subscription for a perfume I was previously wearing. This perfume is absolutely one of those scents that you could wear during the day, at work AND on the dance floor. I feel bold, confident and sexy wearing it. I feel like I can accomplish my goals for the day, and I feel happy. Its a really lovely scent that sticks and every time I go out, I get compliments.”

One delighted buyer echoes these glowing thoughts: “I have a very large perfume collection, and this is one of my favourites. It’s beautiful, perfect for a date night, and also for day-to-day use. I always get asked what I’m wearing every time I wear this perfume. Every girl needs this perfume.”

And this happy buyer beams: “I love my Good Girl Eau de Parfum. It is so feminine and elegant. Sweet and floral, exactly what I want from perfumes, a beautiful decoration for my dressing table. Very strong and intense at the beginning, but after a few minutes, it’s perfect. The smell is long-lasting. I heard many compliments. The bottle is beautiful and one of a kind.”

The Big Brother and Masked Singer presenter has reflected on the triumphs and tragedies of the past twelve months – and spoken honestly of her ‘difficult conversations’ with new husband Michael Douglas

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The past twelve months of so have been a turbulent time for Davina McCall. Diagnosed with a colloid cyst, a rare type of benign brain tumour, in November last year she was then – almost exactly a year later – given the bombshell news that she was suffering from breast cancer.

While she was given immediate treatment for both conditions, and her overall prognosis is very positive, the TV presenter admitted to feeling a degree of anger about her health woes.

“It’s been a lot,” she told Woman’s Way magazine. “I was very angry when I found out. But I let go of that and I feel in a much more positive place now. I think my message is get checked if you’re worried. Check yourself regularly. If you are due a mammogram, then get it done.”

Davina added that, for her “life was never going to be the same again” but was choosing to see her harrowing year as a learning experience.

There was also a bright spot for Davina in 2025, as she married long-term partner Michael Douglas in a quiet ceremony earlier this month.

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Davina revealed that she’d been forced to have some difficult conversations with Michael ahead of her brain surgery. She continued: “I said ‘Look, I’ve got to plan for if it doesn’t go according to plan’.

“There were a lot of things that could be a risk,” she added. “We had that talk quite soon and I did go and address my will and make sure that was airtight. I talked to Michael about my wishes – I wrote letters of wishes to the children and put those in my will.”

Davina shares three children with her ex-husband, Pet Rescue’s Matthew Robertson: Holly, 23, Tilly, 21, and Chester, 18.

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Stressing that she had complete faith in neurosurgeon Kevin O’Neill, who led the team that removed the cyst on he brain, Davina acknowledged that the outcome of the procedure could have been very different.

She explained: ”I was saying ‘I love you’ a lot and I was saying `I’ve had an amazing life’ to all of the kids.

“It was because I wanted them to know that if anything bad ever happened to me because look, we could get run over by a bus tomorrow, don’t feel sad. “I have had an amazing life, a life that you would want someone you love to have. It’s had its ups and downs; it’s been carnage, it’s been amazing, but it’s been mega.