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Nadia Sawalha has come clean about her envy towards her Loose Women co-star Christine Lampard’s wedding ring.

On the latest instalment of ‘Loose Women—The Podcast,’ which focused on body confidence, loveless marriages and husband’s crushes, Nadia and her co-star Judi Love shared their honest thoughts.

During the podcast, Judi relayed a question from a listener named Mary, who was curious to know which co-star’s husband they would each marry if they had to choose.

Before revealing her answer, Nadia apologised to Christine in advance, then humorously confessed that it’s Frank Lampard she covets, but rather the stunning ring he gave to Christine.

She confessed: “I’m sorry. Maybe I shouldn’t say this. Okay, Christine Lampard’s ring is really, really nice and my ring is not. That ring. I mean, honestly… sometimes, it distracts me. “

Her co-star weighed in, adding: “Babes, I can’t, like… it does get me and Frankie’s [Bridge], yeah. “

Nadia quipped in response: “So, what is the name of our husbands again? But the ring. “

Judi continued, giving a nod to Frank’s good taste: “The ring; the ring is the one. He is lovely, though. “

Frank tied the knot with Christine in 2015, six years after they crossed paths at the Pride of Britain Awards.

The couple share two children, Patricia and Freddie, and Frank also has two daughters from a previous relationship.

Their romance, however, had a somewhat “awkward” beginning.

Previously speaking on Loose Women, Christine said that Frank initially impressed her by claiming he watched her on The One Show and even remembered the guest from the night before.

“There was an awkward introduction at the party afterwards,” she added. “I just laughed and we both giggled about it. Then that was it. He somehow got my number, and I had a withheld number call my phone on the way home. I picked up and it was him.

“I said ‘Wow, you’re keen! ‘ as a bit of a joke, and we chatted, and he said he enjoyed meeting me and would like to stay in touch. It was very relaxed. “

Meanwhile, Nadia tied the knot with Mark Adderley back in 2002 while expecting their daughter, Maddie. In 2024, she candidly spoke to Hello! about her husband’s battle with bipolar II disorder and depression.

“It breaks my heart when he tells me how sad he is because I adore him and it feels so unfair. But it’s also much better in the long run to know the truth,” Nadia expressed.

On Instagram, Mark has shared insights into his battle with alcohol abuse and his mental health struggles before getting sober. He shared a photo of himself with Maddie alongside the caption: “This was me at my most chaotic, out of control and sad. “

Nadia replied to her film producer husband, saying she was “so proud” of him. She added that he’s a “f***ing incredible husband and father” and that she would love him “now and beyond this mortal world. “

While on a trip to Dublin, Ireland, earlier this year, my boyfriend and I indulged in some classic Irish whiskey from various recognisable brands. We sampled many tipples, from the iconic Jameson brand to Roe &amp, Co., but one that stuck out so much that we bought a bottle to bring home with us—and what’s more, I’ve found the exact same brand on Amazon.

The Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey that we fell in love with while in Ireland’s capital is currently available on Amazon for the reduced price of £33.85, down from £41.95. For those keen to get their hands on this staple drink in time for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day next week, it can be delivered as soon as Thursday.

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I’ve found a way of grabbing my new favourite whiskey without needing to fly to Ireland or fight my way through duty-free, as you can grab a 70-cl bottle of Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey via Amazon.

This whiskey is triple-distilled with an unconventional mash bill consisting of 95% corn and 5% malted barley, which is exclusively matured in ex-Cabernet Sauvignon red wine casks for an aroma of red grape and berry. At the same time, this tipple boasts a silky, smooth, sweet taste and a short, dry finish. Though take not, it’s definitely a sipping whiskey – I learned this the hard way.

Boasting an impressive win of 92 points at the 2020 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, this Teeling Single Grain Whiskey can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in a cocktail – if you’re not a trained mixologist, don’t fret, as you can find a comprehensive guide to the best cocktails to enjoy their whiskey from Teeling’s own site.

And it’s not just me who adores this drink, as Teeling’s Single Grain Whiskey boasts an impressive 4.6 out of 5 stars from hundreds of Amazon customer reviews.

One thrilled shopper shares: “Teeling are very experimental and this whisky is perfect as a bridge to bring bourbon drinkers over to Irish whisky. Quite young, but sweeter than most Irish. very smooth, good biscuit and fruit notes. creamy finish”. Though they do note it’s “Too expensive for me to drink regularly, but this stays on my birthday and xmas list”.

Further praise comes from this customer who beams: “Lovely stuff. Was recommended this at a tasting school and thought it was one of the best drinks that we had during the day – many people also found this to be the nicest”.

Another shopper says: “Great whiskey and not a bad price. One of Ireland finest”.

And a fourth gushes: “This is an excellent whiskey with hints of vanilla and a smooth finish. I brought back a bottle from Dublin and couldn’t resist getting another once we finished the first. This is one of my new favorites”!

If you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the right way or want to add a delicious whiskey to your drinks cabinet, you can pick up my new go-to whiskey from Amazon for the reduced price of £33.85 and have it on your doorstep by the end of the week.

If you prefer to shop elsewhere, check out the Teeling range at the Whiskey Shop here. For those that prefer Jameson or fancy saving some pennies, you can shop a 1L bottle of Jameson Triple Distilled Blended Irish Whiskey from Sainsbury’s for £32.50.

The Princess of Wales returned to royal duties alongside King Charles to join a poignant service they both sadly missed last year.

Kate looked eye-catching in a red Catherine Walker coat and a hat by Gina Foster in the same colour as she arrived at Westminster Abbey for the annual Commonwealth Day service with Prince William. They arrived just before King Charles and Queen Camilla and were joined by other royals, including Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, as well as a 2, 000-strong congregation.

The King, who is head of the Commonwealth, gives an annual address each year to the family of 56 nations, but last year pre-recorded a video message after postponing his public-facing duties for around three months after being diagnosed with cancer.

The Princess of Wales also couldn’t attend the service last year, a key event in the royal calendar, after also being diagnosed with cancer but was among the congregation alongside the King, Queen and Prince of Wales. Kate is still making a gradual return to public duties after confirming she is in remission.

The service at Westminster Abbey, which was also attended by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, comes as the King, who is head of the Commonwealth, delivered his annual message to mark the day. He said: Leaders recently reiterated the importance of collaboration for peace and human rights, as well as for the restoration of nature both on land and in the oceans.

“As we mark Commonwealth Day together, there is no more important task than to restore the disrupted harmony of our entire planet. For the sake of our younger generations ‘ threatened future, I can only hope that the Commonwealth will continue its vital work to restore that harmony”.

Plans have been announced for celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) and Victory over Japan (VJ) Days. Charles also referenced his in the message by saying: “This year, the world reflects on the eightieth anniversary of the end of World War Two. More than one and-a-half million men and women who served during the War came from across the Commonwealth to support the United Kingdom and its allies.

” On this special anniversary, we remember with particular pride and everlasting gratitude the untold sacrifice and selflessness of so many from around our Family of Nations who gave their lives in that dreadful conflict. “

After the ceremony, the King will also launch the inaugural King’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace, officially starting the countdown to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Charles and Camilla will also be guests of the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Baroness Scotland, at the annual Commonwealth Day reception on Monday evening and hear a commemorative song by Andrew Lloyd Webber to mark the inaugural Commonwealth Peace Prize.

Commonwealth Day on Monday is also being marked by the release of a playlist Charles has compiled following a collaboration with Apple Music for his King’s Music Room show. Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones and contemporary artists Davido and Raye are among those who make it into Charles’s top tracks from across the Commonwealth.

The much-anticipated Harry Potter TV series from Warner Bros. Discovery is set to kick off filming this summer, with Oscar-winning costume designer Holly Waddington on board.

Laura Neal, known for her work on Killing Eve, has joined the writing team, and showrunner Francesca Gardiner was recently profiled by Deadline, offering insights into her approach.

Rumours are swirling about potential casting choices for key characters in the series. Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters), Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso, Shrinking) and Mark Strong have all been mentioned as possible contenders for the roles of McGonagall, Snape, Hagrid and Dumbledore respectively.

It was reported that John Lithgow was close to finalising a deal to play Albus Dumbledore, the enigmatic and powerful headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry – a claim later confirmed by Lithgow himself in an interview with Screen Rant.

Janet McTeer is reportedly in talks to take on the role of Professor Minerva McGonagal, the transfiguration teacher and head of Gryffindor house at Hogwarts, while Paapa Essiedu is said to be nearing a deal to portray potions professor and Slytherin house head Severus Snape.

Warner Bros. Discovery is on the lookout for fresh faces to portray Harry, Ron, and Hermione in an upcoming TV series, with an open casting notice specifying they’re seeking actors aged between 9 and 11 as of April 2025.

Daniel Radcliffe, who famously played Harry in the movie saga, was also cast at age 11, while Emma Watson and Rupert Grint were just 10 and 12 when they started. WBD has plans to potentially reel in a major force behind the cinematic magic—Framestore, the esteemed British VFX company.

Francesca Gardiner is making waves, landing the highly coveted role of showrunner. With her background as a consulting producer on ‘ Succession ‘ for its third and fourth seasons, Gardiner triumphed over Tom Moran and Kathleen Jordan for the position. Mark Mylod, renowned for his work on ‘ Succession’, will not only direct several episodes but also serve as an executive producer.

Chris Columbus, the directorial mind behind the first two Harry Potter blockbusters—’Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone ‘ and ‘ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’—has given HBO’s television reboot his seal of approval, describing it as a “spectacular idea”.

On June 25, the intriguing update came through—it’s all systems go for HBO, which comes in light of WBD’s revamped high-stakes streaming game plan.

Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO &amp, Max Content, promised fans a “a faithful adaptation”. of the beloved Harry Potter series. He stated: “This new Max Original series will dive deep into each of the iconic books that fans have continued to enjoy for all of these years”, Despite early reports suggesting each season would focus on one book from the seven-part series, Bloys revealed plans for the project to span “10 consecutive years”, contradicting the one season per book theory. Furthermore, it was clarified during the announcement that the Fantastic Beasts franchise would not be incorporated into the series.

HBO confirmed that filming is set to commence in the summer of 2025 at Leavesden, with an expected air date sometime in 2026 or 2027. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and Executive Producer Mark Mylod made a surprise appearance at the Max Showcase in London to announce this significant step in production.

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