Archive March 31, 2025

JB Gill had to flit between muddy wellies and sequins while starring on Strictly Come Dancing, but the JLS singing star can count himself lucky he could take part!

Strictly star JB Gill says he was once brutally attacked by his pet pig – and he says it’s probably why his JLS bandmates have always dodged a trip to his farm!

The 38-year-old singer is best known as a member of the group, but has also become a regular on television in recent years with presenting roles on Down on the Farm and Songs of Praise. He has turned to a life of agriculture since his days of initial pop stardom, and he got into trouble on one occasion when he jumped into Ginger’s pen to help her as she was going into labour.

He explained to the Daily Star newspaper’s Wired column: “The first time she had a litter I didn’t know what to expect. I read stories about having to help sheep, cows give birth, get your hand in there. I was prepared to go and do all that. I jumped into her pen, once I knew she was going into labour, and she ran straight at me.

“I was like, ‘Woah, what’s going on?’ I called the vet out … they tried to get in, and she pretty much bit – went to bit them They jumped back out and were like, ‘I’m really sorry, we cannot do anything about it.’ We just had to ride the storm … that’s probably why the boys [Aston Merrygold, Oritse Williams and Marvin Humes] don’t come to the farm!”

The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant – who is married to Chloe Tangney and has children, Ace, 11, as well as seven-year-old Chiara with her – recently ditched city life for a peaceful and tranquil rural spot in Kent, and has embraced the chance for a “quiet and peaceful” life.

He told John Lewis and Partners:” The countryside immediately felt like home. “Chloe agreed and added: ‘ We love the peace and tranquility that comes with being on the farm. Life can be hectic and always on the go, so we wanted our moments of rest to be in a place that was quiet and peaceful”.

And dancer Chloe – who tied the knot with her JB in 2014 – wants to pass on their that “everything in life should be sustainable” and that society should “enjoy the world” to their children. She added: “We want to pass the love and respect that we have for our world on to our children, and beyond.”

JB met wife Chloe when she was working as a back up dancer for JLS, and they instantly hit it off. They couple married in 2014 on the Isle of Bute in Scotland. Chloe has been dancing since the age of three, and professionally since she was 18, so JB has been seeking advice from his wife of 10 years while on Strictly.

Speaking to the Mail Online ahead of the contest starting, JB admitted: “To be honest, I probably have the best wife that you could have, for any contestant doing this show, because she comes from that world.

” And although she wasn’t a ballroom dancer, we both understand what goes into it. We know that it’s not easy and it’s going to be difficult. She gets it, she’s been on tours herself. She’s obviously had to partner with other people, that’s just part of the world. So she’s very excited for me. “

A new biography of Yoko Ono has revealed the artist and peace activist’s life away from the spotlight, as she approaches her final days living on a vast 600-acre farm in upstate New York

Yoko Ono still lives by one heartbreaking “goal” after John Lennon’s murder, as she approaches her final days living on her 600-acre farm.

A new biography, released last week, paints a picture of the respected artist and John Lennon’s widow, showcasing her tireless dedication to activism and promoting peace, including her collaboration on the iconic Lennon song Imagine.

However, the book’s final chapter reveals that at 92, Yoko has chosen a life of solitude, residing on her expansive farm in upstate New York, where visits from her children, Sean and Kyoko, mean she rarely needs to venture out.

According to her daughter, Yoko has “changed the world ” and is now content to “able to be quiet – listen to the wind and watch the sky”. In the book’s epilogue, author David Sheff highlights how Yoko often stated that her goal after John’s murder was simply “surviving”.

He writes: “She fought her melancholia, and fear and experienced moments of great joy. She used the traumas in her life – her childhood interrupted by war, losing Kyoko, John’s death – to create work that edified, enlightened and inspired,” reports the Mirror US.

“Yoko imagined a better world – and she worked to create one. “

The story of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s meeting in November 1966 at a London gallery, where Yoko was setting up an exhibition of her work, is well-known.

The Beatles star was captivated by her art, and the pair quickly formed a deep connection that led to a passionate, albeit sometimes tumultuous, love affair.

The pair got hitched in March 1969, just before the Beatles disbanded, with a multitude of fans pointing fingers at Yoko for the group’s split. John and Yoko embarked on numerous joint ventures, spanning music to peace activism.

Following John’s murder, Yoko carried on their legacy of peace advocacy, curated global art exhibitions, and continued to produce and perform music, even into her eighties.

Her conceptual art pieces, which advocate for peace and feminism while inspiring people to dream and harness their creativity, are still showcased globally.

Sheff reports that in 2024, a significant retrospective titled ‘Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind’ was unveiled at the Modern in London. He stated: “It was the largest Yoko Ono exhibition ever, with more than two hundred works of art.

During his show last weekend, BBC Radio 2 host Rylan Clark jokingly said he would propose to a caller who requested one of his favourite songs to be play live on air

Rylan Clark was ready to get down on one knee after a caller’s song suggestion during his Saturday show sent him spinning.

While spinning tunes on his BBC Radio 2 show last Saturday (March 29), the presenter received a request from a caller, Luca, to play one particular song.

On finding out which out tune he was going to play live on air, Rylan appeared totally smitten with the choice, exclaiming: “Oh my God, Luca! I’ve just seen what track you’ve chosen and I think I might propose to you!”

To add to the playful banter, the chuckling caller threw an open invitation Rylan’s way for a unconventional relationship, quipping: “Oh, please! You’re going to be the third in the relationship, then”.

Rylan replied: “That’s fine, babe. I’m happy to be a third wheel. I’m a busy boy”.

Turning up the charm, Luca didn’t hesitate to tell Rylan that his other half is a big fan, tempting the TV favourite with: “Actually, my boyfriend really loves you and he wants to invite you for dinner in our home”.

The song, Gadjo’s 2006 hit So Many Times, took Rylan on a trip down memory lane as he recalled listening to it on repeat during his days as a hairdresser before he found fame on The X Factor.

“I was working at Beverly Cobella and I remember that this was the song that I used to listen to on the train”, he said.

While Rylan jokingly hinted at matrimonial intentions for Luca’s pick, he was once married before. He met his ex-husband Dan Neal on Celebrity Big Brother in 2013 and they tied the knot two years later.

However, after six years together, it was announced that the pair had divorced, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Outside his personal life, Rylan’s career has been on an upward trajectory in recent years since breaking out on The X Factor. He makes frequent appearances on This Morning, hosted the short-lived reboot of Supermarket Sweep and in 2019, he took over Zoe Ball’s afternoon slot on BBC Radio 2, hosting his own show, Rylan on Saturday.