Following announcing in June that production had begun on the second season of her Prime Video docuseries, Molly-Mae Hague announced some news to fans on social media earlier today.
Molly-Mae Hague shared some news with fans earlier today(Image: Amazon Prime)
Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague told fans that she “can’t believe it” whilst sharing an announcement this morning. She shared some career news on social media earlier and expressed gratitude for the support that she has received.
Molly-Mae, 26, reacted to being among the nominees for the National Television Awards 2025, better known as the NTAs, which are due to be held at the O2 in London next Wednesday night. It comes after organisers unveiled the nominations for this year’s awards ceremony last month.
It was revealed that her Prime Video docuseries Molly-Mae: Behind It All is nominated in the Authored Documentary category. The six-part first series launched earlier this year and production on the second series has since begun.
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Molly-Mae Hague has reacted to her docuseries Molly-Mae: Behind It All being nominated nominated for a National Television Award(Image: Instagram)
She’s encouraged fans to vote for the show ahead of the awards ceremony next week(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Molly-Mae reacted to the nomination in a post on Instagram earlier today. The content creator shared her thoughts in the caption of a photo that showed a promotional photo for the documentary series being displayed on a TV screen.
She stated, “Molly-Mae: Behind It All has been nominated for an NTA!!”! Reality TV star continued, saying to her followers, “I can’t believe it. I’m so happy you enjoyed season one. To me, it means a lot.
Molly-Mae went on to ask fans to vote ahead of the NTAs next week. Above a link, she said: “If you enjoyed watching, it would mean the world if you could take a moment to vote for us. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
The former islander then wrote, “This group of people! ” in a photo of her coworkers. You control what happens. Later, Molly-Mae shared a poster for the show with the phrase “Thank you” next to a crying emoji in the title.
It comes after production began on the second series of the show in June. Alongside photos of herself smiling, Molly-Mae wrote in a message to fans on Instagram at the time: “My mood because it’s filming day ONE for SERIES 2!!!”
The Prime Video series launched earlier this year (Image: Instagram)
Molly-Mae confirmed in June that production had begun on its second series(Image: Instagram)
She continued, “I can’t believe I’m saying this but because of all of your love and support with “Molly-Mae: Behind It All,” remarking in shock about the show’s return. Please give me a pin.
Then, last month, she made fun of the docuseries that would be about her life. My shadow is camera-shaped, but I wouldn’t have it any other way, Molly-Mae wrote next to a row of photos in a post. It’s truly a dream to document life with this team.
Four other documentaries are up against Molly-Mae: Behind It All for the Authored Documentary award at the NTAs. They include the BBC’s Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me, which followed dancer Amy Dowden after her cancer diagnosis.
Disney+ documentary Flintoff, which explored Freddie Flintoff’s life, including in the aftermath of a crash on the set of Top Gear, is also nominated. Sky Documentaries’ Boyzone: No Matter What, which gave a behind the scenes look at Boyzone, is too. The final nominee for the award is the BBC’s There’s Only One Rob Burrow, about the late rugby player and MND campaigner Rob Burrow.
Michael Conlan vs. Jack Bateson for the WBC international featherweight title
Date: Friday, September 5th, Ring walk: 22:00 BST (approx.) Location: 3 Arena, Dublin
Michael Conlan is focusing on the “what will be, will be” phase of his career while getting ready to take on England’s Jack Bateson on Friday in Dublin.
The Belfast featherweight, who had a career that included a multi-weight world title, has yet to come off the ground with two unsuccessful title attempts.
Conlan appears content with whatever may come his way, preferring a more measured approach to the rashness of youth.
The 33-year-old told BBC Sport NI, “I’m at peace with everything and for whatever happens on Friday night.”
“What will be, will be,” If I were to lose, I would be [career] finished, but if I won, I would advance to a world title. I need to give everything I can, and I’m willing to do that.
You’ve heard me say things like “it’s the last chance saloon” and “fantastic if I don’t win a world title,” but you’re right.
Conlan and Grant Smith arguing in a row
Conlan has headlined his own shows in Belfast and has headlined numerous events abroad, but he will also tick a new box when he takes on Irish opponents for the first time on Friday.
His last fight came in Brighton in March, where he won the points matchup against Asad Asif Khan for the first time since his December 2023 defeat to Jordan Gill.
Since Grant Smith’s guidance, the relationship between the fighter and head coach has grown stronger since the March contest.
Conlan described him as a “fabric coach and fantastic man away from boxing.”
He “tuned the things that needed to be tweaked.” You could probably find some evidence in the most recent fight that my defense is much better.
Bateson will have a reason for himself.
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Conlan, a Belfast man, needs to win if he wants to keep his career on track. He should do so in a way that will offend the doubters and make the rest of the division aware that he still stands strong.
Although Conlan may be in charge, Leeds fighter Bateson, 31, who has a 20-1-1 record and is coming off a draw with Danny Quartermaine, will know when his own enormous opportunities come up in front of him.
Conlan said, “I have to win and put on a performance.”
I don’t put any pressure on myself to do that, but I do it anyway. With the work put in and how I’ve been performing in training camp, I know it will happen.
“I’m in a good place,” I said. Since it’s likely his last chance, I’m hoping for the best Jack Bateson. There are plenty of opportunities for him, and that’s why he is beating me.
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The US stock market has been performing exceptionally well, many investors assuming it is overpriced.
The benchmark S&, P 500 has increased by more than 60% since early 2023, surpassing all previous highs, despite concerns about US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) overhype.
The explosive growth has a price for investors: according to some, US stocks are now more expensive than ever.
According to GuruFocus, the highest price-to-sales ratio on record, an investor buying into the S&, P 500 last week had to pay over $3.25 for every $1 in revenue generated by its 500 constituent firms.
The benchmark index is still trading at more than 22 times forward earnings, which is significantly higher than the historical average, even though US stocks appear less expensive in relation to company profits forecasts.
Nine out of ten fund managers surveyed by Bank of America said they thought US stocks were overvalued in a poll conducted last month.
Some analysts have drawn comparisons to the late 1990s dotcom bubble due to the market’s sky-high market value.
Shares of the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose by about 80% before losing almost all of their gains between 2000 and 2022 as a result of the excitement surrounding the growth of the Internet.
No one is certain what a stock really is worth, according to James Angel, a McDonough School of Business expert on financial markets at Georgetown University.
Only God is able to predict the future. Stock prices have always been and will always be very volatile as a result of this uncertainty. A small change in the market’s general consensus forecast of future performance can cause a significant and unexpected decline in value.
Investors are not renouncing their reservations about the value of US stocks, despite the fact that they are becoming more and more concerned about the price of the stocks.
The S&, P 500, which is on track to comfortably surpass its average annual return in 2025, reached five all-time highs in August alone and is now up about 10% this year.
[File: Angela Weiss/AFP] US stocks are now at their lowest levels.
Analysts have provided a number of explanations for the market’s untamed ascent, including the remarkable profitability of the “Magnificent Seven”: Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, Meta, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, and Alphabet, as well as the still untapped potential of AI.
Aswath Damodaran, a professor of finance at New York University’s Stern School of Business, noted that “earnings at US companies have held up surprisingly well and continue to grow.”
“AI may have increased the value of a few of the major tech companies and those who create AI architecture,” Damodaran continued, but it cannot explain the market’s overall rise.
Some investors have been concerned about the “Magnificent Seven,” who make up about one-third of the S&, P 500, but such concentration is not unprecedented.
The market dynamics of a few companies can be traced back to the late 18th century, according to Robert E. Wright, a lecturer in the Department of Economics at Central Michigan University.
According to Wright, “property insurers were the most important technology at the time,” followed by banks.
“Later, textile mills and other companies were established, railroads and, inevitably, automobiles. The measurement of capitalization is different, so we can’t be too precise, but the pattern seems to be the same: innovations lead to success, investment, and more success until commodification. The cycle then starts over in a different field.
Herd behavior
The market’s stellar performance, as well as the recent shift away from actively managed mutual funds to passive index funds, have prosaic explanations been provided.
More people are buying stocks now than ever thanks to the increased popularity of funds that monitor the , S&, P500, and other broad market measures.
Human psychology, however, could be a bigger factor than any other economic indicator.
Herd behavior, according to Stephen Thomas, a professor at the UK’s Bayes Business School, is more accurate for explaining stock market movements than business performance or the state of the economy.
The only proven investment strategy with both historical support and cross-account support is “momentum,” which means that what goes up continues to rise until it doesn’t, according to Thomas.
According to Thomas, “Fund managers can’t afford to fall behind their competitors.”
“And these are using momentum either secretly or deliberately. They behave therefore in a rational manner in terms of firm behavior and, in fact, in terms of our understanding of investment strategies.
Herd behavior is one reason behind stock market moves, experts say [File: Frank Franklin II/AP]
Steep falls
A stock market crash cannot be accurately predicted.
However, the market frequently exhibits steep falls.
The market has fallen 20 percent or more from its peak 15 times since World War II’s end.
In the majority of those cases, the market recovered to its peak within a few years, but the worst crashes kept investors in the red for a long time.
For nearly 13 years, investors who were hit by the dot-com bust and the global financial crisis of 2008-2009 struggled to fully recover their losses.
However, if there is one thing that practically everyone agrees on, it is that trying to time the market.
According to Angel, “waiting to see a trend is so dangerous is the result of some of the best uptrends occurring soon after the worst downtrends occur.”
1933, when the Great Depression was at the height of the stock market, was the “best year in US stock market history.” When it became clear that a recovery was in progress, the market quickly rallied because the market had already fallen so much.
Investors who feel they are within their risk tolerance, according to Burton Malkiel, a professor of economics at Princeton University, should shift the balance of their portfolios towards lower-risk assets, such as bonds, and hold onto more cash rather than attempt to time the market.
It really is the end of an era this time for ITV’s most popular ever period drama. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale sees the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, for one last time on the big screen, fifteen years after it launched in September 2010.
The new third film follows the much-loved Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. Lady Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal going through divorce, the family faces financial trouble, and the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future and off into the sunset.
As the film enjoyed its premiere ahead of being released in cinemas on September 12, here the creator and cast discuss the film, behind the scenes secrets and what Downton means to them…
Julian Fellowes, the creator and writer of Downton Abbey,
On why he brought the cast and crew again for a third film: “At the end of the second film, we said goodbye to the beloved Violet. We wanted to make the point that this may be the end of a family member, but it wasn’t the end of the family. I also wanted to show that families like the Crawleys who survived into the modern world, had to redefine themselves, get used to the new way of things and see if they could live with it. Some rather spectacularly could not, but I would like to feel that the Crawleys are one of the surviving families who have come to terms with the modern world.”
On the enduring love for the show around the world and for so long: “We were making a show at a time when most people thought period drama was dead and there was no real audience for it anymore.
We assembled the cast, and looking back, I believe that the fact that we had our first picks among the cast members should have indicated that we were onto something because it was extraordinary. Maggie Smith had never been in an ongoing series, but once we got Maggie, Hugh Bonneville and Jim Carter, it was clear that we were going to attract a great cast.
“That was very important to us because it assured us that our guests would also be first-class.” We had one or two early hints that we had made something special when normally the second episode dips in terms of its audience numbers, but we grew ours by a million. The numbers kept rising from that point forward, and I was confident that we had put on a fantastic show.
” The great surprise came four months later when it was shown in America in huge numbers, and they adored it. Everything changed as a result of the American audience’s sudden global distribution of our shows. Now, it feels quite complete. I’m not saying we’ll never see Downton Abbey in any other way; one should never say that in any other way, but I think it’s appropriate that the original cast and concept were involved, which is a plus.
On the film synopsis and magic of Downton: “The third film is set in 1930, so time has inched on in its glacial way from the second film. At the end of Downton Abbey: A New Era, we had the sense there was a shifting in the sands and that Robert was going to hand over the estate to Lady Mary to run. He has, however, been a little slow in doing that. He’s reluctant to hand things on because even though he knows it’s the right thing to do, he realises that his principal function in life has been maintaining the status quo at Downton Abbey. It begs the question what will his purpose be thereafter? That’s something that anyone facing retirement might contemplate – what his new chapter is going to look like, and he’s slightly reluctant to take that step.”
On Downing’s “magic,” I believe, “everything in Downton Abbey is rooted in a sense of compassion and determination to do the right thing even when things go wrong.” That is its great legacy. We’ve all heard a lot of positive things about the show over the years, including comments from viewers who said it had a big impact on them and their families, and that it resonated with viewers because of the dynamics it fosters and how they feel about it. That all comes from Julian and the writing. “
On the legacy of her part in the drama:” I don’t think I will ever say goodbye to Mary or Downton. Both Mary and Downton Abbey as a whole will always be associated with me. We are such a family that, for us, it never really ends. “
She almost stops being Lady Mary Talbot at the start of the movie, according to the storyline. She is separated and about to officially divorce. Despite that, we think she’s doing well. In the last film, you could see the beginnings of a changing of the guard. It was essentially the end of an era with Violet’s passing. The reality of that for Robert is setting in. There has been much discussion about Mary taking the reins, but she didn’t actually do it. They’re all still grieving Violet, so for Robert, there’s a reluctance for him to really pass the baton on. Although the transition was very soft, the movie really deals with change.
On the costumes:” Anna Robbins, our extraordinary costume designer, has been given a little bit more license to push into the 1930s just so that we see a bit of change. The shapes have slight variations. The waists are higher with a slightly more risqué length and a little bit more ankle. I appreciate how little Mary’s color palette has changed this time around. In fact, she and Edith have swapped. Pinker, slightly more vulnerable shades of Mary. Every series or film, Anna Robbins goes above and beyond, and this year is the best, particularly Ascot. The hats are incredible, and everyone looks amazing. It was like looking at a painting, seeing all the costumes together. “
Working with Laura Carmichael for what might be the final time: “We spend a lot of time together in our regular lives,” it doesn’t feel like a goodbye. We’ve just had the best time. We’ve been together for 14 years. Both of us were in our twenties when we started this. We have all benefited tremendously from it. We are like family, we’ve all been there for each other, and it was so important in this film, particularly because we know it’s the last one, to relish every second. At work, I was conscious of that every day and wanted to soak up everything.
Lady Hexham star Laura Carmichael
On Julian Fellowes’ talent: “We all wish we knew the magic in these stories. He’s an incredible man, so articulate and so thoughtful. These unexpected passages in the script always catch our attention. I love reading them, and I’m always excited to see what he comes up with. Although there are always these undiscovered gems, he knows how to quickly bring a character to life, which is a real gift.
“We thought we were saying goodbye with the series and then to have the films has been such a gift and a real bonus for us. I don’t believe I can handle it because this is the last one. It’ll probably be something that hits me in years to come, but we all want it to be the best that it can be in a fitting way to say goodbye”.
Regarding the film’s changing 1930s outfits, “The costumes are always so much fun and a huge part of the process. Working with Anna]Robbins] is the earliest interaction when you come back to film, and planning the fun looks that she’s designing is always so exciting. This movie is no exception to the designers’ constant quest to up their game and surpasses the previous one. Now that we’re in 1930 we get to change the silhouette. They are more daring and slinkier. Ascot was spectacular to see everyone dress so beautifully all at once”.
Ascot was a lot of fun, according to the actor during the filming of the racecourse. We shot at Ripon Racecourse where the world of Ascot was recreated. For our entertainment, there were numerous supporting artists, incredible set designers, and horses racing. It was very exciting. It’s a real thrill to see everyone come together in that way. We completely understood why that was going to be such a key part of the film when we saw it all come together like that. It was truly unique.
Anna Bates star Joanna Froggatt
What made her a global star during her time on Downton: “We do so with great affection and many memories,” she said. You don’t always get to do that as an actor, it’s very rare. We have a fantastic group of people to turn to again, which shows how much we have all enjoyed the experience. It’s been amazing and incredibly special”.
According to Julian himself, “I think what makes Julian’s scripts so special is what the show’s scripts are. He is the only person that can write these scripts in the way that he does. The audience receives the best of both worlds when they are told in a modern, period-style story. He has the freedom to do whatever he wants with these characters because it’s an original story and not an adaptation. That has really caught the fans’ attention. Add to that you can watch Downton with generations of your family all together. He has this unique ability to bring families together, which appeals to teenagers, parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.
On Anna’s concern for Lady Mary with her divorce: “In the 1930s, divorce wasn’t socially acceptable and Anna was really concerned for her as she would be for any friend. Anna really feels for Lady Mary because of the impact that this situation has had on her in society, not just because of the heartache of the situation.
Divorce was big news in 1930, and this news has affected the rest of the household too. In this day and age, it seems crazy to think that, but in those days, divorce was outlawed and a woman was not permitted to be in polite company. This news has understandably brought with it a dark cloud over the entire household. Although the servants don’t typically guage gossip, this is significant news.
Mr Bates star Brendan Coyle
Regarding the movie’s final goodbye, it seems as though “Life is good, but again, it seems as though these characters are gradually saying goodbye. We are saying goodbye to Downton Abbey but at least moving on to the Dower House, so we’ll be together”.
“You never know when you start filming anything, whether it will find an audience or not.” We knew it was a solid script with great characters. We all hoped that people would enjoy it as much as we did because Maggie Smith was there, but we never learned.
Where do we find Anna and Bates in the film? They expect their second child, and they are doing just fine. Life is good, but again, there is a real sense that incrementally these characters are saying goodbye to something. We’re leaving Downton Abbey and moving on to the Dower House, so we’ll be together.
They’ve had their fair share of ups and downs over the years, but they are definitely an audience favourite, and we would want them to have a happy ending. We hope the couple’s bad times are over, because audiences have always had a positive vibe toward them and wanted the best for them.
On his fondest memories: “The most significant and best storyline for me was the development of the romance between Bates and Anna. It was written with restraint, was romantic, and had a good time, and was written in a hurry. It was a very delicate process that audiences responded to. I had a wonderful friendship and working relationship with Joanne Froggatt (Anna). We were just totally simpatico as actors and knew what we wanted to achieve and create. Little things were my favorite. We had a storyline early on in the series when their romance was just beginning. Bates gave Anna a tray filled with flowers and a cup of tea, and access to the women’s sleeping quarters was forbidden. All very clandestine in the name of love and a lot of jeopardy in that scene”.
On it being the end of Downton and the end of Carson’s career: “Carson has come to the end of his time at Downton Abbey and he’s settling into gentle retirement. Carson has some similarities to Downton Abbey. He’s worked there for fifty-odd years, and he’s the embodiment of the old-fashioned spirit of the place. Being a butler is a good job with status, and he’s good at it because it’s been his home for the majority of that time.
On his favourite memory:” My fondest memory of working on the show is going paddling with Phyllis Logan in the sea, holding her hand. First of all, because it settled a good story that had been brewing for four seasons, and also because it preserved that moment’s private memory. For me, that was a really lovely scene.
The crew was forced to retreat into the sea with their pants rolled up around their knees as we approached them with the tide coming in, splashing around their waists, and keeping a straight face, which was the best part of filming that scene.
At the beginning of the movie, Tom is spotted returning to the family home at Edith’s request, who is very concerned for Mary and what she’s going through. He’s also keen to cast his discerning eye over a certain Mr. Sambrook and see what he’s up to”.
“In the first episode of the first series, my first scene was in the library with Robert,” he said during his first day of filming at Highclere Castle. It was a beautiful sunny day in May and I remember coming around the corner of the drive to see the Castle for the first time – it was pretty impressive. Michelle and Laura treated me to lunch on the lawn, and it was absolutely fantastic. I’ll never forget how lovely they were. It was just a sign of how wonderful everyone on this show has been and the fact that there were no egos. It is a family. It’s a true ensemble, and everyone has everyone else’s back”.
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On why people should go watch on the big screen: “Ultimately the big screen is what all the films have been made for. We’ve already put a lot of effort into this final scene. Our director, Simon, and producers have made sure that it is going to be a big, bold screen farewell. Nothing compares to a cinematic experience, especially with 57 Downton Abbey. You know that when you go to see this film you’re going to be sitting there with people who love Downton, so you’re going to get to say goodbye as a big group of fans, and you can’t beat that experience”.
* Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is a PG-rated movie starting September 12.
Manchester United and England midfielder Grace Clinton is closing in on a move to Manchester City before Thursday’s transfer deadline.
The 22-year-old had attracted interest from several clubs this summer with just a year remaining on her contract and no renewal agreed.
Local rivals City are hopeful of reaching a deal with United before 23:00 BST on Thursday, while England midfielder Jess Park is set to move the other way.
Park, 23, who was also part of England’s Euro 2025-winning squad, is set for a medical at Carrington on Wednesday evening.
United see Park as a high-quality addition and while the deals are separate, she is considered a strong replacement for Clinton.
United were keen to keep Clinton, but they would rather cash in on the England international and avoid losing her for free next year.
Why United are willing to do business with City
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Clinton is widely regarded as one of England’s most promising players having made an instant impression on the international stage.
She scored on her debut in February 2024 – a 7-2 thrashing of Austria – and made Sarina Wiegman’s squad for Euro 2025, where she came on as a substitute in five of England’s six matches.
The Everton academy graduate joined United in 2022 but spent two successful seasons on loan at Bristol City and Tottenham respectively before breaking into Marc Skinner’s team on a consistent basis last year.
It was clear Clinton was unlikely to sign an extension to her United deal, but the club triggered a clause in her contract this summer to add on a further year.
That allowed United to consider financial offers, even if they came from rivals Manchester City, as they were keen to avoid another high-profile name leaving the club on a free transfer, as happened previously with Russo and Earps.
Park’s imminent arrival, in a separate deal, means United will have a ready-made replacement, allowing Clinton to move in the other direction.
While Clinton’s departure would no doubt be a blow, United can take confidence from their ability to attract Park, who has made an equally strong impression in recent years.
The Manchester City midfielder burst on to the scene during a loan spell at Everton two seasons ago and scored within two minutes of her England debut against Japan in November 2022.
Despite competition for places at Manchester City, Park has been still used regularly but has the potential to become a key figure at United alongside England team-mate Ella Toone.
She is set to end an eight-year stay at City, in which she has helped them win the FA Cup and two League Cups.
