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Holly Willoughby looked striking as she posed in a red festive outfit after enduring a difficult couple of weeks over horror crash as she gears up to try out for Strictly role

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Holly Willoughby was seen posing in a festive red suit as she enjoyed a night out after a court heard how she broke a man’s neck after knocking him over in her £250,000 Mini Cooper.

The former This Morning presenter looked ready for Christmas as she posed in the colourful outfit ahead of stepping out two weeks after the court hearing.

Holly, 44, shared a selfie on social media to show off her outfit after getting glammed up for an event. She captioned her post writing: “tis the season.” The fitted red suit was complimented by a pair of simple black strappy heels.

She also added a petite black handbag to her look as she smiled posing in the mirror. Holly wore her trademark blonde hair up in a tousled style, with face framing strands left cascading out of the sleek look.

The outing comes after reports that Holly is trying to sell her car after she was involved in a crash which left a scooter rider with a fractured neck. She is now said to have taken on a car dealer to help sell her Mini Cooper as quickly as possible, after she accidentally hit the scooter driver off his vehicle.

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Earlier this month, Holly pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention as the incident is now in the hands of the court. The car is believed to be worth an estimated £25,000.

A source told The Sun: “She wants to get rid of the Mini now and has got a dealer to come and sell it for her. “

They added: “The faster she can get it off her drive and gone for good the better. Holly wants a fresh start and doesn’t feel right driving the car again after what has happened. It really has shaken her up.” The source continued: “She was so upset by the accident and did everything she could to help the man. Now she just wants to move on and get rid of the Mini.” It’s estimated her car could fetch up to £13,000.

Holly, who appeared in court documents under her married name of Holly Baldwin, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention colliding with a scooter rider near her £3m home in August. She did not appear in court.

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Holly’s legal representative, Aisling Byrnes claimed the married mum of three had a “momentary lapse of judgement.”

She went on to say: “She is extremely remorseful. She left her vehicle and went straight to the driver of the moped and offered him water and her phone and remained at the scene until the officers arrived. She admitted guilt at the scene and pleaded guilty via post as soon as she got the form.”

The court was shown footage of Holly turning right into a side street in her £25,000 black Mini Cooper without indicating and hitting the oncoming white Piaggio scooter. The victim, who was not named, was seen flying off his bike after hitting Holly’s car. He sustained a fractured vertebra in his neck and a broken toe.

Holly received a £2,444 fine which included costs and was penalised with six points on her licence. Meanwhile, she is currently in the running to take over as the new host of Strictly Come Dancing after the departure of outgoing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

Holly is one 10 stars on a BBC shortlist who are set to try out with one another in various chemistry tests next month according to reports. Other stars in the running include Amanda Holden, Alex Jones, Angela Scanlon, Alison Hammond, Zoe Ball, Rylan, Robert Rinder, Bradley Walsh and Alan Carr.

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Popular presenter, Zoe Ball, who shares two kids with her ex, Norman Cook – also known as DJ Fatboy Slim – stunned fans when she quit her Radio 2 show live on air on Saturday

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Zoe Ball has reunited with her ex, Norman Cook, after leaving fans gobsmacked when she quit her Radio 2 role live on air.

The mum-of-two, 55, who shares son, Woody, 24, and daughter, Nelly, 16 with the Fatboy Slim star, 62, returned to the station in May after stepping down from her breakfast show. However, she has now announced she will be leaving her Saturday afternoon show too after just seven months.

As the dust settles on her latest decision, Zoe took her her mind off work this weekend as she reunited with her ex-husband to celebrate Nelly’s 16th birthday. Sharing a video of the birthday girl, standing proudly behind a DJ booth with her famous family, alongside a silver disco ball, Zoe showed off the personalised balloons for her daughter as a well as a huge sign, which read: ‘Holy s**t! You’re 16!’

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In one snap, Nelly, sporting long dark hair, white vest and a mini skirt grins alongside her brother, who rocks a patterned shirt and sizeable moustache.

And on the topic of shirts, Fatboy Slim can be seen sporting a fabulous creation, which is covered in adorable prints of his daughter when she was little.

Zoe and Norman were together for 18 years before splitting in 2016. It was a rocky road at times for the pair and they briefly split in 2003 after Zoe had an affair with DJ Dan Peppe.

However, now they are good pals and are often seen together, supporting their children. Last year, Zoe’s father Johnny Ball, who has spoken out on her decision to quit her Radio 2 role, revealed their relationship was better now than it had been when they were married.

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He told Boom Radio: “They’re very good friends today, you know. They’re great friends. They’re divorced, but they’re better….If you like, they’re closer today than they were when they were married. And that’s a lovely thing. It’s a lovely thing.”

On Saturday, Zoe stunned fans when she announced she was quitting her Radio 2 gig – again – and will be replaced by Emma Willis.

Confirming the news, she told listeners: “I have loved being betwixt my dear friends Romesh (Ranganathan) and Rylan (Clark), and you know, I love you all to bits, but I’m not disappearing completely.

“Obviously, it’ll be Christmas Crooners, and I’m doing an eras show in the new year, more on that later. But I am thrilled to tell you that you will be in the safest of hands, because there is a superwoman who is no stranger to you all, but this does mean that she will officially become a member of the Radio 2 family.

“You’ll have loved her on The Voice, The Circle, Big Brother, Cooking With The Stars, Love Is blind, and delivering babies, she’s a gorgeous lass, so welcome to the BBC Radio 2 family and Saturday afternoons, Emma Willis.”

Jeremy Clarkson has used Liam Gallagher as an example of something he hates about Mancunians.

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Jeremy Clarkson has taken a blunt swipe at Manchester accents, singling out Liam Gallagher in the process.

Writing for The Sunday Times, the former Top Gear host reflected on his long-running role as host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, revealing that his excitement about landing the job was initially tempered when he learned where it would be filmed.

“When I was offered the chance to host Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, I immediately signed the contract and then ran around in little circles, grabbing my tinkle and squeaking,” Clarkson wrote.

“I love quiz shows, and Millionaire is the biggest and the best of them all, so I was very happy. And I continued to be very happy until I found out that it would be filmed in Manchester.”

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Jeremy went on to describe his feelings about the northern city—though he admits they have softened over time. Originally from Doncaster, in South Yorkshire, he claimed there is a natural rivalry between those on opposite sides of the Pennines.

“It’s true, of course, that no one is born racist,” he wrote, adding that “people from Yorkshire, like me, are born with an instinctive dislike of people from the other side of the Pennines. The wet side. The gloomy side. The miserable side.”

His next swipe was aimed at Mancunian accents, which he described as the worst of northern ones.

“The side where everyone speaks with that stupid accent. If you’re going to sound northern, have the decency to talk like Sean Bean or Mark Knopfler, not Liam bloody Gallagher.”

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Despite his initial scepticism, Clarkson admits his feelings about Manchester have evolved after years of travelling there to film the quiz show.

“However, I’ve been going to Manchester for eight years now, to record the show, and I must admit, it’s been steadily growing on me,” he wrote. “I came to not mind it, and then I started to like it, and now—drum roll, please—I think it might be better than London.”

Aldi analysed shopping patterns to identify the “calmest” times to shop so customers can dodge queues and get in and out quickly this festive season.

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Supermarket behemoth Aldi has disclosed the optimal time to do your Christmas grocery shopping this festive season, as well as when to steer clear of the shops. With Christmas Day just over a week away, if you haven’t yet gathered all the bits and pieces for the festivities, it’s high time to get your shopping list in order.

Whether you’re grabbing something special for a Christmas bash, making a last-ditch dash for family gifts or picking up everything for the Christmas dinner, now is the moment to venture out.

To assist you in navigating the shopping frenzy this festive season, Aldi has scrutinised shopper habits to pinpoint exactly when customers should visit stores to sidestep the festive pandemonium.

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As supermarkets gear up for one of their busiest Christmases ever, Aldi has unveiled the quietest shopping slots so customers can avoid queues, zip in and out swiftly, and genuinely savour the Christmas build-up.

According to Aldi, the prime times to hit the shops are between 8am and 10am, and 8pm and 10pm. These are anticipated to be the “calmest” shopping periods nationwide.

If you’re curious about which days will be the least crowded, Aldi predicted that Sunday, December 21 and Wednesday, December 24, are the days you’ll want to head to the shops for any last-minute Christmas necessities.

Rachel Geary, Communications Director at Aldi UK, has offered some advice for the festive season, saying: “The final countdown to Christmas can feel overwhelming, but a little planning goes a long way.

“Visiting stores in quieter moments means a faster, smoother shop, so customers can focus on what really matters – enjoying the festivities with family and friends.”

She also emphasised Aldi’s commitment to customer satisfaction during the holiday period, adding: “That’s why, alongside our award-winning quality and unbeatable prices, we’re committed to making the Christmas shop as easy and affordable as possible.”

The supermarket has been named Which?’s Cheapest Supermarket of the Year for the fourth year running and was recently crowned Christmas Retailer of the Year by the Quality Food Awards for the sixth year in a row.

The Traitors star, Charlotte Chilton, continues to fight to find out the paternity of her daughter Penelope – as she insists YouTuber, Conor Maynard, is the father

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The Traitors star, Charlotte Chilton, has been rushed to hospital for brain surgery as fans expressed their concern for the mum-of-one.

Charlotte, 32, who made it to the finale of the second series of the BBC show in 2024, shared a photo of herself from her hospital bed, telling her followers she will need to will need to undergo an operation to manage her trigeminal neuralgia. The chronic pain condition characterised by intense, electric shock-like pain in the face, typically triggered by light touch or routine activities.

Admitting she felt ‘daunted’ ahead of the operation, Charlotte, who is currently undergoing a bitter paternity battle with YouTuber, Conor Maynard, 33, wrote: “As many of you know I have tried raise awareness of the condition trigeminal neuralgia. I have unfortunately found myself back in hospital with a terrible attack and this has resulted in me needing another neuro surgery to control it. Having surgery on your brain is always daunting, however this has long term relief and allows me to get on with my life.”

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Saying she was rushed to A&E after suffering a “huge attack” in what was a “hellish week”, Charlotte continued: “After being rushed into A&E with a huge attack, I have been taken care of by the amazing Neuro team at QE hospital and today I have an operation to relieve me of my physical torture.

“For my TN followers keep fighting to find the right team to support you. I’m so grateful for my family and friends who have supported me through this hellish week! Wish me luck and see you on the other side!!”

It’s been a tough time for Charlotte as she continues to fight to find out the paternity of her daughter Penelope – as she insists that social media star, Conor, is the father.

In the summer, the pair took a DNA test, with the results validating the earlier test which showed that Conor was not the dad of baby Penelope.

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Following the bombshell, Charlotte released a statement via her representatives. They told the Daily Mail: “For those of you who have followed Charlotte’s journey since her appearance on BBC’s The Traitors, will know she has fought an extraordinary battle for truth and justice with heartfelt conviction. Charlotte will now take time to process, heal and reflect and when she is ready, she will finally share her story in full.”

She then told The Sun she will prove that Conor is the father of her daughter Penelope – despite two paternity tests saying he isn’t.

Claiming the DNA tests were inaccurate, she said: “I have had so much abuse from people wondering why I am saying he is her father. I am saying it because I know it is true. But I’ve also had messages off people who have had DNA tests with strange results like this too. There are so many scenarios.”

However, breaking his silence on the results of the second test on social media, Conor said: “Today I received the results of a second paternity test, which was requested by Charlotte Chilton regarding her baby girl, Penelope. As with the last test, this test has confirmed again that I am not Penelope’s father.

“As Charlotte requested, Penelope’s, Charlotte’s and my DNA were all taken at a Ministry of Justice accredited DNA facility that was selected by Charlotte. The results are therefore conclusive.

“This has been difficult for me and my family, and I’m so grateful for everyone’s support. I’m glad we can now finally draw a line under this.”

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Meanwhile, a second name has been thrown into the mix following Conor’s constant denials and two paternity tests confirming he isn’t the father. It has now been revealed that Charlotte’s co-star Jonny Holloway also claimed he slept with the reality star around a similar time.

However, Charlotte has denied sleeping with Jonny. He claimed that he has asked for a DNA test – but she has since changed her mind, according to Jonny, and won’t discuss the paternity with him.

The Mirror has contacted Charlotte’s reps for comment.

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestant Alex Scott braved the cold to spend a night out at Winter Wonderland with her girlfriend Jess Glynne after a tough few weeks for the pair

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I’m A Celebrity star Alex Scott enjoyed a fun date night with her girlfriend Jess Glynne after her stint in the jungle. Alex, 41, traded the sizzling temperatures in Australia to wrap up warm as she and Jess, 36, braved the cold to enjoy a night at the festive themed event at London’s Hyde Park.

The pair were seen laughing and enjoying each other’s company after being separated during a tough time, while they went on rides and walked around taking in the sights of the theme park with friends. Alex and Jess were seen taking on the ice slide, wearing orange safety helmets as they slid down the icy ramp in inflatable rubber rings.

They queued up to go down the ramp multiple times, with Alex filming herself on her mobile phone as she slid down the fast paced ramp. They were also spotted screaming with delight as they rode on a rollercoaster speeding through the twists and turns of the ride.

The night out comes after the former Arsenal footballer and sports pundit skipped the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! final after becoming the first celebrity to leave the camp on November 28 after two weeks in Australia. Alex was the only star from the series not to return to see Angry Ginge crowned the King of the jungle.

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At the time of her exit Alex admitted she had almost pulled out of the show at the last minute due to her girlfriend Jess Glynne’s mother suffering a medical emergency when she had a stroke.

Following her eviction from camp Alex broke I’m A Celeb tradition and returned home to the UK immediately to be with her girlfriend of two years at the difficult time.

Exiting campmates usually stay in the lavish JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort and Spa, where they remain, relaxing and getting re-accustomed with life in the real world until the grand finale. Alex said after her exit: “It’s been tough because I want to be here for the wrap party and I have to get home straight away.

“She’s my Jessica, and I’m going home to be her rock. My campmates knew what I was going through and I just want to thank everyone at ITV and my campmates because they’ve all shown me so much support.”

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Fans learned of the situation with Jess’ mum when Alex was greeted on the exit bridge by her friend Regan Coleman instead of Jess. The singer then posted on Instagram to explain her absence.

She wrote: “I know people will wonder why I wasn’t there at the end of the bridge, so I wanted to share something personal. Over the last few weeks, my mum suffered a stroke and needed urgent brain surgery.

“It’s been a really serious, life-altering time for my family, and I’ve had to stay close to home. Alex would always want me to be where I’m needed most.”

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