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Comedy series Benidorm quickly became a fan favourite when it first hit our screens back in 2007 as it aired for 74 episodes across 10 series on ITV until 2018

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The Benidorm icons have reunited in a new heartwarming pic which has prompted calls for a reboot. The cast of the iconic comedy series have caused reboot rumours as they all got together for dinner seven years after the show’s axe.

The stars of the programme took to social media with a photo of them enjoying an evening out together. Fans were sent into a frenzy as they hoped this mean that Benidorm was making a come back.

Benidorm aired for 74 episodes across 10 series from 2007 to 2018 and viewers were gutted when it came to an end.

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Rumours emerged back in April that the show could be getting a reboot but this is yet to be confirmed. However, rumours are back once again as actress Sherrie Hewson, who played Joyce Temple-Savage in the series, posted the picture of the group.

She smiled from ear to ear as she sat with creator of the show Derren Little, Jake Canuso, who played bar man Mateo and Danny Walters, who was Tiger Dyke.

Sherrie didn’t give anything away thought as she wrote alongside the photo: “The Team.” Fans instantly took to the comment section underneath to share their excitement.

One person said: “Don’t tease. Is it a sign?” While another wrote: “This is why we need Benidorm back and NOW.” Another added: This picture has put a smile on my face,” as a fourth asked: “Any mention of a New series of Benidorm in the meet up?”

Viewers are still hoping that Benidorm will be back again one say as The Sun previously reported that ITV bosses were in talks to reboot the show earlier this year.

A TV insider told the publication: “Benidorm was adored by millions when it was suddenly cancelled. Fans will be thrilled to hear ITV wants to bring it back.

“An 11th series hasn’t been commissioned yet, but there’s major excitement building as early talks begin. Producers have started to reach out to the show’s stars and are hopefully a decision can be made later this year.”

Benidorm was axed from out TVs in May 2018 after 11 years on our screens. Announcing the news on social media that it had come to an end, Derren said: “Crazy to think Wednesday will be the last episode of Benidorm!

“I created the series over 11 years ago, wrote it, guest starred in it and ended up directing it. It’s difficult to think what else there is to do! Thank you for watching!”

A source said at the time: “Benidorm has been a huge success for ITV for a decade, but bosses feel it’s run its course.

“The ratings have started to drop off and a number of the fan favourites have left, so it just feels as though the time is right to let it go out while it’s still on a high. It has been ITV’s longest running comedy, which is a real achievement.”

The Givenchy L’Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge is currently on sale with a huge 50% off that sees it slashed from £118 to £59, with shoppers saying they’re ‘obsessed’ with it

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The colder months are the perfect time to swap your usual sweet and floral perfumes for something a little spicier, and Givenchy’s L’Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge is the perfect pick. The scent is described as “smouldering and provocative”, making it a great choice for wearing in the evening, and has a combination of spicy and fruity notes that are ideal for a winter perfume.

Although the fragrance is usually priced at £118 for an 80ml bottle, LookFantastic has included it in its major beauty sale right now, slashing the price by a huge 50%. That means you can nab the bottle for just £59, making it cheaper than the 50ml bottle which is discounted from £96 to £72, and only fractionally pricier than the 30ml bottle, which is now £51.75 down from £69.

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The discounted fragrance joins the likes of other warm and spicy perfumes which are currently on sale elsewhere, such as the Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Tiger Lily which is now £48.50 down from £97 for a 50ml bottle at Boots. You could also pick up the Fenty Eau de Parfum at Sephora, where the 75ml bottle is now £97.75 down from £115, whilst the 50ml bottle is slashed from £65 to £55.25.

However the Givenchy L’Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge is the perfect scent for the colder winter months, with a mixture of fruity, spicy and floral notes that have a slightly festive feel. The top notes include blood orange and red spice, with heart notes of orange blossom and jasmine, whilst the base notes are sandalwood and patchouli.

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The Givenchy perfume also has an impressive 4.8 star rating out of five on the LookFantastic website, with one customer saying: “I’ve become obsessed with this range of perfumes and this one is gorgeous. Really sexy yet classy, not overpowering but lasts all day. A nice day to night perfume.”

Another agreed: “Amazing fragrance. This is a top pick for me. Smells amazing. Really sexy smell. And all time fave.”

There’s currently only one review which isn’t five stars, with one less happy shopper giving it two stars and writing: “Tried this perfume in the shop and I loved the flagrance. I tried to look a bit more into reviews and everyone said it’s lasting long. This is not true at all unfortunately. No matter how much you spray it doesn’t last longer than 2 hours. Most of the perfumes I have I can still smell them on my clothes after a whole shift at work. But with this one it seems that I have to take the bottle to me and spray it. Such a shame as this is quite pricey and a nice flagrance but it simply doesn’t last.”

However, others disagreed about the longevity of the Givenchy L’Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge . One wrote: “Absolutely love this perfume. Got it in a sample and had to buy the bottle. It’s such a sexy scent. One of my faves. It does last but I think if you get used to it you can’t smell it on yourself but it does last.”

Whilst another said: “Smells absolutely gorgeous and the longevity is insane, I can still smell it 8 hours later.” And a third agreed: “The longevity on this perfume is insane, smells absolutely amazing.”

Alan Carr was comforted by Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga as he broke down in tears, after winning the first series of Celebrity Traitors

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Alan Carr has received a warning from The Traitors champion Harry Clark, following his victory on the celebrity version of the programme. On Thursday evening, the comedian secured the £87,000 prize for his chosen charity after the faithfuls failed to identify him as a traitor.

The 49-year-old made it to the final three with faithfuls David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed, who together eliminated Joe Marler in an unexpected twist.

After the trio chose to conclude the game following Joe and Cat Burns’ elimination, they each disclosed their true identities.

While finally confessing to being a traitor, Alan broke down in tears as he admitted the role had been “tearing [him] apart”.

He proceeded to apologise to his fellow Celebrity Traitors co-stars, who consoled him during the emotional scene.

Reflecting on his win, Harry, from series two, warned Alan to “be prepared” for what happens next.

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Chatting on Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden, he explained: “I think the only people that trusted me [after winning] was my family and everyone still has that, ‘Oh, I don’t know if I can trust you because of what I’ve seen you do’.

“But then again, Alan was telling the truth, like even when he said he was a faithful he was laughing.

“So, he might get away with it a little bit more than me, but he should be prepared for people not believing a word he says from now on.”

Harry went on to say he wasn’t taken aback by Alan’s emotional reveal, adding: “No not at all, I think once you’re there, you really understand it, the show is completely different when you’re there.”

“At the end of the day it’s a game, and he’s also raised a lot of money for his own charity, he should be very proud of himself.”

The 24-year-old further commented that Alan’s tears “just shows how much of a good person he is”. During the game show, Alan shockingly “murdered” his friend Paloma Faith in plain sight as part of a challenge.

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Following her departure, the singer confessed to feeling “humiliated” and “embarrassed” about being the first to leave. She revealed on The One Show: “My four-year-old woke up next to me and she just shook me and she went, ‘Mama, I don’t like Alan anymore he can’t come to our house’.”

She continued: “She was like ‘You can’t invite him to our house again’. I was like ‘Oh God’, she shared, before adding: “He was the only one that my kids have met and they’re like ‘Mummy’s friend’.”

Last night, Alan and Paloma had a face-to-face discussion about the incident that strained their friendship. Speaking alongside Ed Gamble in front of their co-stars, Alan admitted: “I’m a fan of her music, I’ve been a fan of hers for ages. We are friends, we go on each other’s podcasts. It absolutely really hurt, it really did.”

Paloma responded: “Observing tonight and going through my whole plethora of hormonal emotions, the reason why Alan won and the reason why I was so sad was because we all love him so much.

White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood will no longer front the Marks & Spencer Christmas advert despite being involved in the promotional clip in August

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Aimee Lou Wood has been ‘dropped by M&S’, according to reports. The White Lotus star was set to be the face of the new Marks and Spencer Christmas advert, but appears to have been cut from the production.

The claim comes after the retail giants are said to have initially wooed the 31-year-old actress with a huge fee. Any appearance would have seen her follow the likes of Hannah Waddingham and Sophie Ellis-Bextor in featuring in the festive fun.

However, despite appearing in the promo clip in August, Aimee is thought to have been removed by the brand who have reportedly chosen to go in a different direction.

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A spokesperson for M&S told Mail Online: “We really enjoyed working with Aimee Lou Wood during the early stages of this year’s Christmas campaign – she brought great energy and creativity to the process.

“As the campaign evolved, we started to embed a new product-focused strategy under new leadership. So, rather than a single-hero advert, the campaign was reshaped around a series of festive films and influencer content-drops aligned to key seasonal shopping moments – from gifting and hosting to partywear – delivered through a social-first, multi-channel approach across social media, digital, out-of-home and print.”

It could be seen as a blow for the Stockport-born actress. However, after finding fame in Netflix’s comedy drama Sex Education, she has continued to go from strength to strength before the M&S dropping.

She also portrayed Chelsea in the third series of the Sky Atlantic drama last year. It’s thought she had signed a deal to lead the M&S ad in the summer. But with a change in direction, comes new faces.

It comes as the eagerly anticipated John Lewis advert received a mixed response. It was attempting to pull at the heartstrings with its latest offering that focuses on a father and son struggling to find the words to say how much they care about each other.

That all changes when Dad finds a present addressed to him while packing away the wrapping paper for another year on Christmas morning. This year the famous advert is soundtracked by 90s dance icon Alison Limerick’s hit Where Love Lives, with a newly reimagined version by globally acclaimed artist and producer Labrinth also featuring.

However, while some shed a tear, others blasted the production as “Depressing, boring and not very Christmassy!”

“Just seen the John Lewis Christmas advert,” one user wrote on Twitter/X. “Thought it was dull, depressing, boring and not very Christmassy,”

Another posted on the platform: “The John Lewis Christmas Advert is TERRIBLE!!! What a bunch of nonsense. Unimaginative, unfestive, rubbish. Bring back Moz the Monster or Edgar the Dragon!! #JohnLewisChristmasAdvert #JohnLewis #Rubbish.”

A third was left conflicted, writing: “John Lewis ad 2025 – I’m not sure, it’s underlying message of father son communication is great, but it’s portrayed in such a dark way, you don’t know what’s happening, it’s very vague, and not very festive at all, bordering on depressing even!”

Journey have announced they are splitting up after 50 years together, but the rockers will be saying goodbye to their legion of fans with a 60-date farewell tour

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Journey are parting ways as they’ve announced a 2026 farewell tour. The rock legends will be bidding goodbye to their devoted fanbase across 60 cities throughout North America and Canada, kicking off on February 28 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and wrapping up on July 2 in Laredo, Texas – marking the opening leg of their Final Frontier Tour.

Yet founding member and guitarist Neil Schon, 71, has pledged to keep creating music. He said in a statement: “This tour is our heartfelt thank you to the fans who’ve been with us every step of the way – through every song, every era, every high and low.

“We’re pulling out all the stops with a brand-new production – the hits, the deep cuts, the energy, the spectacle. It’s a full-circle celebration of the music that’s brought us all together.

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“As its founding member, I carry the Journey torch to this day, wherever I go. The sentiment and spirit of the band will always remain.

“While this marks a farewell to one powerful chapter of the Journey we’ve shared, I want everyone to know I’m not done. Music is still burning strong inside me, and there are new creative horizons ahead. This tour is both a thank you and the beginning of what’s next.”

The group’s present lineup features vocalist Arnel Pineda, 58, drummer Deen Castronovo, 61, bassist Todd Jensen, 65, and keyboardists Jonathan Cain, 75, and Jason Derlatka.

Established in 1973, Journey have shifted over 100 million records worldwide, establishing themselves as one of the planet’s biggest-selling acts. The Don’t Stop Believin’ hitmakers were honoured with an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017, alongside former singer Steve Perry, who is reportedly not involved in the tour, Neal, Jonathan, keyboardist Gregg Rolie, bassist Ross Valory, and drummers Aynsley Dunbar and Steve Smith.

Jonathan, who became a member of Journey in 1980, described his time with the band as an “incredible” journey.

In a statement, he expressed: “It’s been an incredible ride. We’ve shared our music with millions, and this tour is about gratitude, connection and one last chance to feel that magic together. We wouldn’t want it any other way.”

In 2024, the band abruptly cancelled their entire UK and Ireland tour as fans demanded answers. The 50th Anniversary Freedom Tour was scheduled to start at Cardiff Utilita Arena on Wednesday 30 October before going to Nottingham, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Newcastle. It was then due to come to an end in London The O2 on Sunday 17 November.

Journey released a statement saying: “Due to circumstances beyond the band’s control, Journey’s UK and Ireland tour is unfortunately cancelled. Refunds will be made from your point of purchase.”

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The O2 London has removed the tour date from its site. Some fans think that the tour may have been cancelled due to issues between the band members. Earlier in the month month, it was reported that keyboardist Jonathan Cain had filed a lawsuit against bandmate Neal Schon.

According to documents by Bloomberg Law, the suit was filed on July 30 in relation to Schon’s “expenses related to the tour”. NME reported that the document claims that “Schon believes his role as president of Freedom 2020 authorises him to make decisions unilaterally on behalf of the company”.

Cain is also thought to have claimed in the file that his bandmate’s behaviour and spending “pose a severe threat of harm to the Company and to Journey’s storied history of musical greatness”. Within the suit are claims that Schon would spend beyond agreed limits for accommodation spending for him and his wife as well as book business class flights.

Victoria Beckham designed a bespoke three-piece morning suit for David’s knighthood ceremony on Tuesday, but revealed she’d made a glaring error with her creation

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Victoria Beckham, the renowned designer known for her sleek, feminine designs, made a surprising blunder in the suit she crafted her first male suit for husband David’s investiture ceremony on Tuesday. The 51 year old fashion mogul is celebrated for creating pieces that ‘form the basis of the modern woman’s wardrobe’.

However, it was only fitting that she was tasked with designing David’s outfit for what he described as the ‘proudest’ moment of his life – being knighted by King Charles.

At the request of Sir David, Victoria used old photos of Charles donning a similar morning suit as inspiration for her first ever menswear piece from the Victoria Beckham Atelier range.

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But, in a twist of events, Victoria accidentally stitched last year’s date onto the label when showcasing the suit on social media.

The label read: “SDB [Sir David Beckham ] Victoria Beckham 04.11. 2024.” The three-piece ensemble, constructed from medium-weight British wool mohair, was adorned with a series of Royal flourishes, including a distinctive lapel chain.

Former Manchester United and England star David, 50, completed the look with a crisp white shirt, tie and shiny black derby shoes. Victoria, on the other hand, donned a custom version of her brand’s Bela dress for the investiture, possibly hinting at the future direction of her fashion brand: a dual approach catering to both men and women.

Sharing a photo of herself alongside Sir David, taken at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, she captioned it: “A day we’ll never forget David wears the first ever tailored menswear piece from the Victoria Beckham atelier — a bespoke three-piece morning suit in British wool mohair, inspired by the timeless sophistication of British royal style. Victoria wears a custom navy Bela dress paired with a @stephenjonesmillinery creation. “I’m so proud of you @davidbeckham. Thankful for this moment and for my incredible team who worked so hard to bring the vision to life.” — Victoria”.

The former footballer, Sir David, donned a bespoke three-piece morning suit in British wool mohair from the Victoria Beckham atelier, inspired by the timeless elegance of British Royal style.

Sir David was knighted for his services to sport and charity, particularly his impact on football over two decades and his ambassadorial role with UNICEF. When asked about his brief chat with King Charles after the ceremony, he revealed: ‘He was quite impressed with my suit. ‘.

The tweed-loving King served as an unexpected inspiration for Sir David’s elegant grey wool suit, complete with single pleated trousers, a tailed jacket and a distinctive lapel chain.

“He’s kind of the most elegantly dressed man that I know, so he inspired quite a few of my looks over the years and he definitely inspired this look,” he explained.

“It was something that my wife made me. I looked at old pictures of him when he was quite young in morning suits and I was like, OK, that’s what I want to wear, so I gave it to my wife and she did it.”

His outfit bore a striking resemblance to the morning suit favoured by Charles during an appearance at an Ascot polo tournament in 1979- right down to the finest details. Ahead of Tuesday’s ceremony, Daily Mail revealed that the secret project of David’s suit began back in June, when the couple learned that the former Manchester United ace is set to be knighted in the King’s Birthday Honours.

David had been spotted attending several fittings at his wife’s atelier in her west London offices, and he’s reportedly ‘over the moon’ with the results.

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A mate of the couple told the Daily Mail: “David teases Victoria that she never makes him any clothes. So when they found out in the spring that David was going to get his big day at Windsor later in the year, Victoria decided that she had enough time to make it happen. She’s never done anything like this before and she knew it would be a big undertaking, but Victoria knew the investiture was still a while away,” an insider explained.

“Victoria got stuck in, designing the three-piece suit and, as she doesn’t do things by halves, she threw herself into it and made sure it was spot on. The fact that David will be wearing a Victoria Beckham outfit will make their special day even more memorable.”