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Rod Stewart has shared his thoughts on his wife Penny Lancaster’s career change as she became a special police constable a few years ago – and he’s noticed a change in her

Sir Rod Stewart has revealed that his wife Penny Lancaster has become more assertive since trading in her glitzy lifestyle for a uniform, having completed her training as a special police constable in 2021.

Penny, who at 54 swapped the runway for policing duties, including prestigious occurrences such as the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III’s Coronation day, has seemingly taken her new role in her stride.

In a candid chat with The Times, the beloved singer of Maggie May voiced his observations about Penny’s professional pivot.

With a hint of amusement, Sir Rod said: “I have noticed she’s got more bossy since she’s been a copper.”

He continued: “The kids have noticed, we’ve all noticed. She seems to think she knows everything now,” reports the Express.

Penny previously discussed how her switch in careers was initially met by scepticism from Rod and their sons.

Recounting her family’s initial reaction, she disclosed to The Times: “When I first told them the idea of joining, they thought I was absolutely mad.

“And also, being young lads, my sons didn’t think it was cool. But now they’re so proud. It’s a complete turnaround. “

She believed their opinions shifted after witnessing the transformation in her character, influenced by her policing experiences.

Penny recounted: “To begin with they were like: ‘Mum, you’ve become stricter. I don’t like this’. “

Rod himself echoed the sentiment: “And even Rod would say: ‘You’ve changed. You’re more forceful, you’re more this, you’re more that’. “

Despite any initial doubts, according to Penny, Rod’s support has been unwavering in her pursuit of law enforcement.

“He’s seen the dedication I have with the force and what it gives me back, as well as what I can give them,” she revealed on Loose Women.

Unfortunately, last year, Penny faced a setback in her role when a knee injury forced her to switch from frontline duties to desk work.

The mum-of-two suffered a torn meniscus in her right knee during a trip abroad.

Speaking about her career shift on the We’re Not Getting Any Younger podcast last month, Penny delved into her experiences making arrests.

She divulged: “I’ve been doing it for four years now so he’s kind of got used to it and he’s met a lot of my colleagues and he respects the amount of training I’ve done.

“I have [arrested people], two people, for drink driving and drug driving. Every accident you have to test for drink and drugs. It is an adrenaline rush… I wasn’t arresting on live TV. “

Mel B is tying the knot with her fiancé Rory McPhee with plenty of her celebrity friends arriving to witness the special occasion

A whole host of big stars have arrived at Mel B’s wedding including Alan Carr and Emma Bunton amongst plenty of others. Mel B is due to tie the knot for the third time alongside her closest friends and family.

The singer is getting married at St Paul’s Cathedral to her fiancé of three years Rory McPhee. Several celebrity faces have been seen arriving for the event.

Good pal and fellow TV star Alan Carr was spotted arriving alongside Celebrity Big Brother star, Angellica Bell, who wore a pink fascinator.

Meanwhile, Emma Bunton has kept her social media followers up to date with her arrival as she revealed how excited she is for her pal’s nuptials. She also revealed that she would be singing at the wedding herself.

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The star arrived looking as stunning as ever in an all light pink outfit along with sparkly shoes and a matching fascinator. She’s gone to the event with husband Jade Jones and their son Beau.

Presenter Gaby Roslin looked elegant as she made her way inside St Paul’s cathedral, wearing a gorgeous beige silk dress and matching hat with a cream ribbon. Mel was a guest on Gaby’s Magic Radio show earlier this year when she told the host she was “finally happy” while admitting “it took a while to get there” ahead of her wedding to Rory.

Mel’s sister Danielle Brown has arrived wearing a baby blue number and revealed that she’s set to give a reading at the ceremony. “I am so nervous. It’s exciting though and I am doing the first reading!” she told The Mirror.

Pregnant comedy star, Katherine Ryan, and her husband, Bobby Koostra are there for the special day along with model Daisy Lowe and her husband, Jordan Saul.

Model Cara Delevigne arrived in a black suit while Tom Allen dressed in grey with a pop of green. Mel has already arrived for her day looking gorgeous in a white bedazzled gown with long sleeves and a long veil.

Her daughters Phoenix Gulzar and Madison Brown Belafonte went ahead of the singer as she prepared to walk down the aisle.

Mel B’s wedding reception will take place at the luxurious Shangri-La at The Shard in London which has breathtaking views of the city. Those who have been lucky enough to be invited can expect an extravagant meal, drinks, and dancing at the esteemed venue, which typically charges approximately £280 per person.

The singer has even arranged for her guests to be transported in style via a 35-minute bus ride from St Paul’s Cathedral to The Shard.

The buses that are due to be used can hold up to 76 people, with a bar downstairs as well as seating and a disco downstairs. Guests won’t need to worry about going thirsty as the buses are stocked with champagne for the journey.

Mel B was previously married to Stephen Belafonte until she filed for divorce in 2017 following allegations of abuse.

They have a daughter, Madison Brown Belafonte. Mel B also has two daughters, Phoenix Chi Gulzar and Angel Iris Murphy Brown, from two previous relationships.

Netflix has reversed a decision to give the film adaptation of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club a wide UK cinema release, but the move hasn’t pleased everyone

Richard Osman’s heartfelt appeal for a broad cinema release of his book-turned-film fell on deaf ears.

Richard’s crime caper The Thursday Murder Club, starring silver screen luminaries Dame Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Celia Imrie, Sir Ben Kingsley and David Tennant, has been transformed into a film.

The telly quiz master from House of Games and BBC show Pointless took to Instagram to laud Netflix for heeding the public outcry and deciding against keeping the flick away from UK theatres.

The 54 year old Osman shared the good tidings: “Some very good news for everyone who wanted to see The Thursday Murder Club in UK cinemas.

“Netflix have listened to the clamour, and the film will now have a run in UK cinemas. See what happens when you all ask,” reports Coventry Live.

But this brief moment of jubilation turned sour for British cinema owners when they learned that the movie would be hitting a mere handful of over 30 screens nationwide.

Phil Clapp, boss of the UK Cinema Association, remarked: “Netflix can choose where and when they release their content and given that we’re still in recovery those venues which are allowed to play the film will more than welcome the box office. But a significant majority of the potential audience are now likely to be disappointed. “

At an earlier event this year, Netflix’s top dog Ted Sarandos made the contentious claim that audiences prefer the comfort of their homes for movie-watching, dubbing the cinema experience an “outdated concept”.

Netflix enthusiasts, brace yourselves for “The Thursday Murder Club,” a captivating drama where four savvy pensioners crack the case of a slain property tycoon in a fictional Kent village, premiering on August 22.

In other news, Richard made a bold pitch to his BBC chiefs during a natter with Marina Hyde on their The Rest is Entertainment podcast. He’s keen on House of Games getting the live treatment, exclaiming: “Anyone at the BBC listening, listen – let’s do it. But you know, I mean, it only takes 40 minutes anyway. “

Although he’s all for the thrill of live shows, Richard pointed out that recording way in advance is nothing unusual in TV land, divulging that some programmes are wrapped up months or even years before hitting our screens.

Spilling the beans on TV secrets, he disclosed that an unnamed big ITV programme has gone as far as taping next year’s Christmas special a whole 18 months early, confessing: “I got a call through the other day from someone who had been taping a big ITV show, which recorded next year’s Christmas show last week.”

Fearne Cotton and Jesse Wood, who share two kids, called time on their relationship last year before the son of Rolling Stones star, Ronnie Wood, moved on with Gemma Gregory

Fearne Cotton’s ex-husband, Jesse Wood, has made his first public appearance with his new girlfriend, Gemma Gregory. The son of Rolling Stones rocker, Ronnie Wood, split with Fearne in December after a decade of marriage, with the mum-of-two, 43, announcing the sad news on Instagram with a “heavy heart”.

Three months ago, Made In Chelsea star, Gemma, 39, posted snaps of her and Jesse snuggling up in the sunshine as the musician moved, 48, on with his life. And now they’ve rocked up together for a VIP screening of 60’s icon Twiggy’s new self-titled movie at the Selfridge’s cinema in London, looking every inch a couple.

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Jesse grins in a snap of the pair, who pose alongside Twiggy, cutting a casual figure in a t. shirt and jeans. Gemma, meanwhile, sports a racy cutaway black dress with a jacket around her waist as she cuddles up to her man at the star-studded bash.

It comes after kids TV star, Fearne, spoke about her life without Jesse on BBC Breakfast this week. Admitting things hadn’t been easy, she discussed the challenges she’s faced over the past year, including health issues.

Speaking candidly to hosts Jon Kay and Sally Nugent about an operation she had in December last year to remove two benign jaw tumours, she also discussed her recovery process, returning to work, and receiving support from fellow celebrity Davina McCall.

“It was the end of last year, it ended up being one benign tumour and a couple of lymph nodes that had to come out with it,” Fearne began. “But I’ve recovered well and I’m feeling good, and very grateful I think as well. “

Reflecting on her recent time away from the spotlight, Fearne said: “I think it was like a little pressing pause moment, which was no bad thing. It’s so rare that I take off any time and I had to properly rest and recover; it went quite quickly.

“I’m definitely back in the swing of things now. “

The timing of Fearne’s operation coincided with the news of her separation from Jesse, son of Rolling Stones icon, Ronnie.

The couple, who had been together for a decade, tied the knot in 2014.

In a heartfelt statement issued in December through X, Fearne announced: “It is with a heavy heart that I let you all know that Jesse and I are ending our marriage.

“Our priority has been, and will always be, our children. We please ask that you respect the privacy of our family at this time. “

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