Pierce Brosnan, an Irish actor, is well known for his obscene portrayal of MI5 agent James Bond, who has since admitted he could reprise the role if the timing was right.
View 4 Images
Pierce Brosnan could return to the Bond films in a different capacity(Image: Luke Varley/Paramount+)
Pierce Brosnan has admitted that he would “entertain” the idea of a return to the James Bond movie franchise as a retired agent. The Irish actor, 72, is known for his incarnation of the slick MI5 agent, whom he starred as in four movies between 1995 and 2002.
While Pierce has now ruled out a comeback as Bond himself while on active duty, he is open to playing a retired version of the agent. Asked about the possibility of reprising the role, he said, “Of course, people ask about Bond – ‘would you?’ and whatever – but that’s another man’s job.
Speaking to British GQ: he continued, “But the possibilities of working within that film, entertaining… So it’s going to be exciting to see what happens. I think everything changes, everything falls apart, so you just sit back and enjoy it all.”
When asked if he would consider playing a retired agent, he replied, “Sometimes you just move on, others you just entertain.” Pierce and Pierce further discussed their future plans as they both admitted to wanting to produce a sequel to the Thursday Murder Club series.
He already starred in one adaptation of the books by TV presenter Richard Osman on Netflix. He also confirmed that he has started filming the second season of Paramount+ crime drama MobLand, which sees him star alongside Tom Hardy and Helen Mirren.
In the series, Tom’s Harry Da Souza serves as his right-hand man as a bitter war breaks out between two criminal families, he portrays Irish mob boss Conrad Harrigan.
He continued, “It’s just been a delight to work back to back for two years.” It allows me to play characters in this day and age. It makes it easier for me to enjoy the acting and the role that I play within the image, the symbol, the icon of the person I’ve created.
Brosnan played Bond in GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999), and Die Another Day (2002). Brosnan portrays former trade unionist Ron Ritchie in the earlier this year’s film The Thursday Murder Club.
As he approaches his more senior years, Pierce acknowledged that he is now enjoying playing older characters and that “having a conscious intention to advance because I’m the age I am, and I embrace it.” I’m not interested in jumping out of airplanes. Jump in the bus. Take the bus and slam it down.
Continue reading the article.
Brosnan will be honored at the GQ Men Of The Year event on November 18 in London, while the full interview can be read in the GQ Men Of The Year edition.
This story, do you like? Follow Mirror Celebs on Instagram for more rumors and gossip about the industry.
John Whaite, the star of the Great British Bake Off and Strictly and Openly, has openly revealed he had been secretly having a drug addiction for five years.
3 images to be seen
John Whaite in tears(Image: john_whaite/Instagram)
Strictly star John Whaite broke down in tears as he admitted to a secret addiction to steroids. The former Great British Bake Off contestant, 36, wiped away the tears as he confessed to wanting to “end his life” as the problem gripped.
Taking to Instagram, the star shared a candid post in which he opened up on the issue. He explained how he first began taking steroids during lockdown.
John claimed that after examining himself in the mirror and not liking what it revealed, he started taking them. He acknowledged that he has been “disrespecting his body” ever since that time.
READ MORE: Ruby Wax planning ‘fake friendships’ with I’m A Celeb co-stars – even if she hates themREAD MORE: Lucy Bronze reveals unlikely career path if football hadn’t worked out
John acknowledged the severe side effects the drug had on him in the upload. He asserted, “Steroid addiction is real. I’ve let myself down for the past five years.
I put my body and mind before my own well-being and my family, and I haven’t respected either of my physical or mental health. I want to end my life because of steroids. Today, that ends. “As of right now. “
He continued, saying that he now “chooses life” and “wants a simpler life.” John continued, “I started taking them during lockdown because I looked in the mirror and hated what I saw.”
I tried dieting and exercising, but nothing helped, and I was unable to gain muscle. Looking back, I could see that I had a normal body.
I felt good about myself the more people acknowledged how I looked while using steroids. However, steroids do not work to reduce my b*******.
“I’ve got tiny balls now, and I have an irregular sex drive,” the woman says. “Sometimes it’s very high and I end up doing stupid things and disrespecting my body.”
Following a surge of support from followers, friends, and family, John wrote a follow-up message to thank everyone who had voted in. And he acknowledged that there will be updates in the future, but that now “is the time for recovery – nothing more.”
He continued, “I’m putting my hormones and health first, and I’ll talk about it more when the time comes, and in a way that feels most respectful to the subject matter and to myself.”
Among those who had reached out in the comments section of his video was hair and makeup artist for ITV, Scott Beswick. He simply shared clapping hand emojis and a love heart. Singer Olly Alexander was also among those liking the post.
John, who had appeared on OnlyFans, revealed earlier this year he was quitting the platform. In September, he said he now feels a “true sense of purpose” for the first time in more than a decade.
In a social media post at the time, John claimed that his brownie brand Ruff Puff Brownies and his baked goods store Ruff Puff Bakehouse have both “neglected” him.
Continue reading the article.
*If you’re struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch
As Adam Peaty’s wedding preparations ramp up without his mum Caroline, she has still made sure to buy a gift and card for her son and future daughter-in-law, and holds out hope they’ll invite her after all
View 3 Images
Caroline Peaty has selected a wedding gift from son Adam Peaty’s registry, even though she’s been banned from the big day
Although heartbroken mum Caroline Peaty reportedly won’t be in attendance at son Adam Peaty’s wedding, it appears she hasn’t given up hope of reconciliation, and she’s even bought the couple a gift to mark their big day.
On December 27, Olympic swimmer Adam will say ‘I do’ to fiancée Holly Ramsay, the daughter of chef Gordon Ramsay, in a grand festive ceremony held at the historic Bath Abbey. Guests will then toast the newlyweds during a reception held at Kin House, an elegant Georgian estate nestled in the Wiltshire countryside.
Sadly, Caroline, 59, won’t be there to raise a glass to Adam and Holly, amid an ongoing rift that has reportedly seen her banned from the big day altogether. Despite all the upset, Caroline is still keen to pass on her best wishes to her son and future daughter-in-law, and has even selected a gift from the registry.
READ MORE: Adam Peaty’s mum in tense encounter with Gordon Ramsay after ‘engagement snub’READ MORE: Inside Adam Peaty’s stag do from hell from ‘abusive’ threats to dad’s brutal snubREAD MORE: Adam Peaty’s hidden family tragedy before wedding row which tore family apart revealed
Speaking with the Mail Online, former nursery manager Caroline revealed: “It’s a decent present.” The grandmother, who lives in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, also intends to send a card, but says, “I don’t know if they will even open it.”
It appears Caroline also hasn’t given up hope that, with six weeks to go before the Christmastime nuptials, Adam, 30, will have a change of heart. The mum, who has dedicated herself to supporting gold medallist Adam’s career, shared: “If he changed his mind, I would go. I want to go to Bath, to go into the abbey, to watch him get married. I love him, he’s still my little boy.”
Caroline, 59, was initially delighted to learn about the engagement in September 2024, but things have since become complicated. Fans of Adam began to realise something was wrong after Caroline wasn’t in attendance at Holly’s plush Soho Farmhouse hen do.
Caroline’s sister, Louise Williams, then hit out at 25-year-old Holly in a social media post, writing: “You have inflicted a hurt on my sister that will take a very long time to heal if ever.” Matters have continued to escalate, and it’s now believed Adam’s sister Bethany will be the only family member from his side to watch him tie the knot.
Away from Caroline’s apparent ban from the big day, other members of Adam’s family have reportedly been unable to afford the price of accommodation and travel. One relative told told The Sun: “We were sent a ‘save the date,’ and it’s all these country houses. I’m on Universal Credit — I can’t afford that.” Meanwhile, relatives have claimed that Adam is “ashamed” of his working class roots, and “has been changed by money, fame and fortune”. One family source said: “He seems to have forgotten where he came from.”
Adam’s aunt Louise has now claimed that her sister learned she’d been dropped from the invite list while busily returning five-year-old grandson George back to the care of his mother, Eirianedd Munro, and was forced to mask the deep “hurt and betrayal” she felt in front of her young grandchild.
Do you have a story to share? Email me at julia.banim@reachplc.com. Follow Mirror Celebs on Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTubeand Threads.
Article continues below
READ MORE: Roman shoppers grab ‘lovely’ midi skirt that’s bloat-friendly and ‘nice’ for winter
As Adam Peaty’s wedding preparations ramp up without his mum Caroline, she has still made sure to buy a gift and card for her son and future daughter-in-law, and holds out hope they’ll invite her after all
View 3 Images
Caroline Peaty has selected a wedding gift from son Adam Peaty’s registry, even though she’s been banned from the big day
Although heartbroken mum Caroline Peaty reportedly won’t be in attendance at son Adam Peaty’s wedding, it appears she hasn’t given up hope of reconciliation, and she’s even bought the couple a gift to mark their big day.
On December 27, Olympic swimmer Adam will say ‘I do’ to fiancée Holly Ramsay, the daughter of chef Gordon Ramsay, in a grand festive ceremony held at the historic Bath Abbey. Guests will then toast the newlyweds during a reception held at Kin House, an elegant Georgian estate nestled in the Wiltshire countryside.
Sadly, Caroline, 59, won’t be there to raise a glass to Adam and Holly, amid an ongoing rift that has reportedly seen her banned from the big day altogether. Despite all the upset, Caroline is still keen to pass on her best wishes to her son and future daughter-in-law, and has even selected a gift from the registry.
READ MORE: Adam Peaty’s mum in tense encounter with Gordon Ramsay after ‘engagement snub’READ MORE: Inside Adam Peaty’s stag do from hell from ‘abusive’ threats to dad’s brutal snubREAD MORE: Adam Peaty’s hidden family tragedy before wedding row which tore family apart revealed
Speaking with the Mail Online, former nursery manager Caroline revealed: “It’s a decent present.” The grandmother, who lives in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, also intends to send a card, but says, “I don’t know if they will even open it.”
It appears Caroline also hasn’t given up hope that, with six weeks to go before the Christmastime nuptials, Adam, 30, will have a change of heart. The mum, who has dedicated herself to supporting gold medallist Adam’s career, shared: “If he changed his mind, I would go. I want to go to Bath, to go into the abbey, to watch him get married. I love him, he’s still my little boy.”
Caroline, 59, was initially delighted to learn about the engagement in September 2024, but things have since become complicated. Fans of Adam began to realise something was wrong after Caroline wasn’t in attendance at Holly’s plush Soho Farmhouse hen do.
Caroline’s sister, Louise Williams, then hit out at 25-year-old Holly in a social media post, writing: “You have inflicted a hurt on my sister that will take a very long time to heal if ever.” Matters have continued to escalate, and it’s now believed Adam’s sister Bethany will be the only family member from his side to watch him tie the knot.
Away from Caroline’s apparent ban from the big day, other members of Adam’s family have reportedly been unable to afford the price of accommodation and travel. One relative told told The Sun: “We were sent a ‘save the date,’ and it’s all these country houses. I’m on Universal Credit — I can’t afford that.” Meanwhile, relatives have claimed that Adam is “ashamed” of his working class roots, and “has been changed by money, fame and fortune”. One family source said: “He seems to have forgotten where he came from.”
Adam’s aunt Louise has now claimed that her sister learned she’d been dropped from the invite list while busily returning five-year-old grandson George back to the care of his mother, Eirianedd Munro, and was forced to mask the deep “hurt and betrayal” she felt in front of her young grandchild.
Do you have a story to share? Email me at julia.banim@reachplc.com. Follow Mirror Celebs on Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTubeand Threads.
Article continues below
READ MORE: Roman shoppers grab ‘lovely’ midi skirt that’s bloat-friendly and ‘nice’ for winter
Two-time Euro-winning defender Lucy Bronze opens up about the short shelf life faced by sports stars – and the very normal career path she almost took
View 4 Images
Lucy Bronze, England’s most decorated female footballer, has teamed up with Barclays and National Numeracy for Number Confidence Week
Lioness Lucy Bronze is the most decorated female footballer in England. But her life almost went down a different path entirely.
“My mum’s a maths teacher, my brother did a degree in maths, we all did A level maths. Maths is everywhere. I’m such a big believer in the power of education, and how maths is an absolutely crucial life skill,” says Lucy.
The two-time Euro-winning star revealed if she wasn’t a footballer…she’d be an accountant.
“It was between football and accountancy for me. Although I’ve met some accountants as an adult who say that perhaps being a professional footballer has been more fun,” she laughs.
And you never know: she might need that maths A level one day. “There is a shelf life for a footballer – being a professional athlete is a much shorter career than your average,” says Lucy. “I may still be an accountant yet! But the great thing about that is that you don’t take anything for granted. You eat, sleep, drink, train. My 24 hours in a day is spent focused on that.
READ MORE: Lucy Bronze defends Mary Earps: ‘Female players are constantly under a magnifying glass’
“If I had a different career maybe I’d switch off a bit more. I know that my mum as a maths teacher, she wasn’t completely obsessed with teaching every minute of the day. It’s nice to know that whenever this ends, I’ll still be relatively young so I’ll be able to look back at it and celebrate.
“I don’t celebrate things too much. But when I know its finished, I’ll look back and celebrate everything I’ve achieved.”
Lucy is partnering with Barclays bank and National Numeracy ahead of Number Confidence Week this November. Barclay’s initiative aims to connect with young people and parents across the UK, encouraging confidence when it comes to numeracy, which of course plays a vital role in everyday life, from splitting the bill to checking travel stats or tracking football scores.
Earlier this month Lucy hit the headlines for defending ex-England goalie Mary Earps over criticism she has received for making negative comments about former teammates in her explosive new book.
Paris Saint-German goalie Earps spoke out about goalkeeper Hannah Hampton and team coach Sarina Wiegman in her autobiography All In, saying Wiegman was rewarding “bad behaviour” by reintegrating Hampton into the Lionesses squad in 2023.
But right-back Bronze, 34, says male footballers would not be subject to such forensic scrutiny, telling The Mirror: “Female players are constantly under a magnifying glass. In a football team you have a group of 20 to 30 players – there’s no way everyone will think the same things. There are different personalities – and there is high pressure.
“Men are solely judged on their ability and their lifestyle to a certain extent, but only if it’s a huge headline. Generally, for most of the popular female footballers, there’s a constant lens on what we’re doing – on and off the pitch.”
Manchester-based Lucy, who plays for Chelsea and England, won the UEFA Women’s Champions League five times – three times with Lyon and twice with Barcelona. She is rumoured to be dating Ona Batlle, the Spanish full-back.
Open about her 2021 diagnosis of ADHD and autism, she says of growing up: “I struggled to make friends. I was hyper-focused as a child and I always felt different to others.
“There were parts of my younger life where I was teased and bullied at school, for being a tomboy too. It was hard.
“Sport was my way of connecting with people when I couldn’t otherwise. That environment gave me somewhere I could be competitive and be obsessed with something. It gave me a safe space.”
Showing true grit, Bronze – who has twice been in the Euro-winning side – played the entire 2025 tournament with a fractured tibia.
She says: “It’s the first time maybe anyone has been able to prove that they’ll actually do anything to play for England. People may say that ‘they’d play with a broken leg’, but I’ve actually done it.”
She has her childhood to thank for her staying power.
“My first home was a one bed, a little flat above a corner shop: mum, dad, my brother and me. We never had a lot of money, we made the most of what we’d got,” she says.
This week Bronze made history by being named in the Fifpro Women’s World XI – a global football award decided entirely by professional players – for a record eighth time.
But she still has one major ambition, adding: “Winning the World Cup has been at the top of my bucket list ever since I put on an England shirt. I’ve managed to do everything else apart from that.
“Before we won the Euros, I said I’d trade every single trophy I’d won in my life to win one thing for England. Obviously, we’ve won two Euros now… well I’d trade those two Euros for a World Cup.
“The men’s England shirt has a star above it because of 1966, when the men won. In 2019 we had our own women’s shirt designed for the first time, and the star went missing – I want that star back.”
Article continues below
*Lucy Bronze has partnered with Barclays LifeSkills and National Numeracy to support Number Confidence Week
READ MORE: Chloe Kelly wows in see-through dress as fellow Lioness stars go to war over book
Michelle Keegan stuns in a glam dress from a high street brand– and fans are calling it ‘so beautiful’
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more
View 3 Images
Fans rushed to praise Michelle for the stunning look(Image: Instagram/ MichKeegan)
Michelle Keegan has always been one of our go-tos for style inspiration, and thanks to her countless excellent collaborations with Very ,we’ve been able to snap up her style easily – and for affordable prices.
However, it’s one of her latest looks that has gotten fans excited after she shared a sneak peek to her Instagram Stories. Taking to social media, the actress posted two images showing off a glam dress from her latest collection with the high street brand, and fans are obsessed.
The 38-year-old wowed in a black floor-length, long sleeve gown with a white satin bow positioned on the back of the waist that delicately drapes down the rest of the dress. The image is captioned: “A Moment of the dress”, and thankfully, we’ve managed to locate it so we can all have a moment in it.
READ MORE: Princess Kate’s high street hair accessory will make any updo look expensive
The modern take on the classic ‘Little Black Dress’ is a timeless investment that will become a wardrobe staple season after season. Whether it’s for a black tie event, a dressy date night, or even a super chic wedding guest outfit, all eyes will be on you for the right reasons. As if the bow wasn’t enough, the back neckline is draped to give a soft scoop illusion, effortlessly breaking up the dress.
It comes available in sizes 6-20, and the design is a bodycon fit so will hug in all of the right places while highlighting your natural shape. Don’t waste any more time and add it immediately to your shopping baskets for £80, as we think this is set for sell out success.
As expected, fans rushed to praise Michelle as one said: “Wow. Just so beautiful.” Another commented: “I need this dress”, while her Mother-In-Law Carol Wright said: “Love it all my girl.”
Article continues below
If this dress doesn’t appeal to you, then Michelle has got you covered as her party collection with Very is kitted out with some of the best dazzling dresses for party season and beyond. From a gorgeous Purple Sheer Skirt Beaded Maxi Dress, costing £95, to a Brown Fringe Long Sleeve Mini Dress, worth £60, there are endless options that will have everyone asking where you got your outfit from. Over at River Island, Olivia Attwood’s winter collection has some gems from £36.
