Inside James Haskell’s blended Christmas with ex Choe Madeley – and his hopes for fly-on-the-wall TV show

James Haskell has revealed that he and his ex-wife Chloe Madeley will spend Christmas morning together. The former rugby player and his daughter Bodhi, who is the daughter of the legendary TV duo Richard and Judy, have two-year-old daughters, and James claims the former couple are determined to be together on December 25 despite having to separate in the afternoon.

James, who recently moved into his new home, said: “We’re going to be together on Christmas morning and we’ll do it all the same, and then I’ll go home and go to Chloe’s parents.” We’re trying to make it as easy as possible”.

Chloe Madeley, ex-husband James Haskell and their little girl Bodhi in an outdoor selfie
The former couple have remained on good terms as they co-parent their little girl, Bodhi (@madeleychloe/Instagram)

“And I’m with my parents and I’m serving them a Christmas dinner that someone else made because I just moved into my home.” I’m making it easier for everyone by getting someone else to make it because I’m a nightmare in the kitchen and don’t have all the utensils.

Despite their split, which they announced last October, James, 39, and Chloe, 37, have remained as amicable as possible and James even confesses that he would love his ex to get her own reality show.

Although James claims he didn’t “love” being in the fly-on-the-wall series, he thinks Chloe really shined and deserves to be in another series. The pair first appeared together last year in the same film, At Home With The Madeleys, which also featured Chloe’s famous parents.

James Haskell at the Ritz at Christmas
James will spend Christmas morning with Chloe and Bodhi (instagram/ @madeleychloe)
Chloe Madeley at a restaurant with daughter Bodhi
Bodhi will see her famous grandparents with mum Chloe in the afternoon (instagram/ @madeleychloe)

James says, “Chloe had her reality show, which I was meant to have a small part in.” And then it became part of the narrative. So it certainly wasn’t my show. I haven’t watched it back. I can recall how funny it was, and how tongue-in-cheek I was. They obviously had a narrative, which didn’t necessarily represent a reality, but it was a nice story that they wanted to have.

He adds:” I had a lot of fun doing it and Chloe’s super intelligent, she’s a natural. She’s very, very good and I just thought it was fun. Chloe was fantastic and I really enjoyed playing up to a certain character. She deserves it, so I hoped she would receive another series made specifically for her.

“It really showed Chloe for who she is, and it was fun to do.” She’s an incredibly hard working woman, very intelligent, has a best-selling book and is a PT. Because I was away from home DJing a lot and wanted to do it for her, she had to balance a lot while we were filming.

james Haskell and former wife Chloe Madeley at Cheltenham Races
Last October, the ex-husband and ex-wife made the split announcement (Getty Images).
Chloe Madeley hugging her lttle girl Bodhi
Chloe and James have a goal of having a happy child with her (INSTAGRAM) and co-parenting happily (INSTAGRAM).

Their blended family Christmas appears to be a successful follow-up to the festivities from last year, which Chloe revealed in an exclusive conversation with OK! She claimed in January that she had “nailed” Christmas with their child.

Last Christmas, the former couple came together on Christmas Day with Chloe’s parents, Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, and Chloe said: “Bodhi was more interested in the wrapping paper than the presents, but we all came together as family and it was so lovely,. I’m so proud of how James and I came up with the idea for the day’s appearance in the weeks leading up to Christmas. We discussed our goals for the future, and we decided to spend time with Bodhi as a family.

I told him when we made the decision to split up that we wanted to spend more time together, not just Bodhi spending time with each of us, but also making time for the three of us to remain together. I think for our first Christmas as co-parents, we nailed it. “

Megan Fox made ‘final’ decision over Machine Gun Kelly relationship for one reason

The split from Machine Gun Kelly has been a significant decision for Megan Fox.

The Transformers star, 38, and singer 34-year-old MGK recently called time on their relationship after five years, just weeks after announcing Megan’s pregnancy. According to reports, they broke up after celebrating Thanksgiving together in Vail, Colorado. Their split comes just weeks after it was revealed that Megan and the pair will have their baby in a few months.

But while they’ve had a rocky romance, including a previous split, it appears that the Jennifer’s Body star has made the final decision once and for all. According to sources, Megan reportedly grown increasingly frustrated with MGK’s behavior, which is Colson Baker’s real name.

“She’s left him before, but this time it seems final”, a source claimed. After starting to “dislike” the GFY hitmaker in recent years, they continued to say that Megan’s closest and dearest are there to support her. It’s claimed that Megan had become increasingly annoyed throughout their “high-school relationship”.

According to Megan, she “made the final decision” (Getty Images for dcp).
MGK has reportedly been hoping to try and get back on track with the actress
According to reports from MGK, the actress (ABC via Getty Images) has been hoping to resume her relationship with her.

They went on to tell the Daily Mail: “The way they operate is drama, it’s like a never-ending high school relationship. For weeks and months, everything was fine but when they get into fights, it is all or nothing. It took a turn for the worst during Thanksgiving”. Following their split, they continued, adding that Colson had been “trying to get back on track with her.”

Megan, who has three children with her ex-husband, said she was fed up with MGK’s behavior and “the way he treated her.” The musician assumed that his now-ex-fiance would stay with him when Megan became pregnant with their first child, according to them.

Since the former couple first started dating in 2020, their relationship has occasionally attracted a lot of attention. They frequently brought extravagant PDAs or posed in revealing outfits. The actress posted a picture of herself holding her baby bump on Instagram last month to reveal an exciting change in her relationship with the rapper. Nothing is ever really lost, she said in the heartfelt post, “Nothing is ever really lost,” to make things even more joyful for her followers. Welcome back”, as she tagged MGK in the post.

Two years after beginning dating, Megan and MGK made their engagement announcement. If Megan ever removed the ring, it was said to have been a thorn-shaped ring that was meant to hurt. This was because “love is pain”, according to Kelly. However, their relationship has had its ups and downs, with split rumors occurring frequently throughout the years. They were even said to have called off their engagement.

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TGI Fridays launches Christmas menu with festive cocktails, burgers and two courses for £22

Many of us are already enjoying all the traditional holiday treats, including eggnog and pigs in blankets. TGI Fridays has you covered if you’re looking for a twist on the traditional Christmas menu.

The American-style restaurant and cocktail bar has unveiled its limited-edition Christmas menu, featuring dishes with a unique American flair. Cajun Claus Mac and Cheese, which uses Cajun spices and more cranberry-chilli jam, and Merry Cheesy Christmas, which are served with mozzarella dippers and smoky spices.

For the main course, Santa’s Smashed Burger promises to fill you up with two beef patties topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle and more, accompanied by a Cajun cheese sauce, mozzarella dippers and cheese doughnuts. The Very Merry Vegan Burger is a delicious plant-based patty with vegan cheese, so vegans need not be concerned.

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TGI Fridays makes delicious brownies with orange sorbet, which combine the traditional holiday flavors of chocolate and orange. There are many festive beverages available to get you in the holiday spirit, according to the Liverpool Echo.

These include a Christmas-themed martini paired with Black Forest flavours, as well as a ‘ Frostbite ‘ – a concoction of spiced rum, pineapple juice, lime and blue curaçao, topped with a snowy foam, blue sugar rim and marshmallow garnish. For the little ones, there’s Dasher’s Merry Shake – a vanilla and chocolate milkshake that resembles a reindeer, inspired by Richard Curtis ‘ upcoming animated film, That Christmas.

There are plenty of Christmas-inspired cocktails to try at TGI Friday’s (TGI Friday’s)

A two-course set menu that includes a main course and an appetiser is also available for £21.95, and desserts are available for £5 each. Every set menu will be donated to the NSPCC in order to give a charitable touch to the holiday season.

You can play the interactive digital game by looking up the TGI Fridays Christmas menu, which will give you the chance to win prizes like complimentary Coca-Cola bottles or up to £50 off your next bill. You can find out what people think of TGI Fridays in general from reviews on websites like Reviews, though there are no reviews for the menu with a Christmas theme right now. io.

TGI’s in Stevenage earns rave reviews, with one happy diner saying: “TGI’s in Stevenage was amazing… The service was also excellent, and the food (chips and chicken strips) were excellent. Would recommend 100%”.

Another person praised the TGI Fridays Newport Road Cardiff atmosphere, saying, “Amazing staff and overall great atmosphere. Great service”.

A glowing review of the Birmingham location is also available: “Went to the resort world location in Birmingham last Thursday, and the entire experience was fantastic. Excellent customer service from beginning to end. The meal was excellent, everything hot and fresh, just as it should be. I cannot rate them high enough”.

However, not all feedback was as positive, as differing experiences have been reported. One patron noted: “The food was a bit slow in coming out”. Similarly, another mentioned a less than ideal experience: “Service was slow and staff were clearly under pressure”.

For those seeking family fun this Yuletide season, TGI Friday’s Christmas-inspired food and drink is sure to impress. McDonald’s Christmas offerings are currently available, and Subway has also introduced its holiday menu, complete with a festive brie toastie, which adds to TGI Fridays’ Christmas menu.

Dick Van Dyke evacuated from his home during horrifying Malibu wildfires

In the midst of dreadful wildfires, Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke and wife Arlene Silver have been safely evacuated from their home in California.

The 98-year-old actor, who has won a Grammy and a Golden Globe Award, reassured fans he and Arlene are unharmed following the dramatic rescue. Thousands of residents across Malibu have been evacuated amid a “particularly dangerous red flag warning” as the wildfires, which started on Monday night, have ravaged more than 2, 700 acres.

But Mary Poppins icon Van Dyke did concede Bobo, thought to be one his cats, is missing and he and Arlene are “praying” he’ll survive the ordeal. The entertainer lamented their lost pet on Facebook, saying, “Arlene and I have safely evacuated with our animals except Bobo, who escaped as we were leaving.” We’re praying that our Serra Retreat community will survive these terrible fires and that he will be okay.

The fires quickly spread thanks to the region’s high winds, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The City of Malibu effected mandatory evacuation orders.

In the wildfires, an emergency vehicle clears debris from a road (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press). All rights reserved)

Van Dyke, who married Arlene in 2012, celebrates his 99th birthday on Friday. He has marked this, he says, by starring in Coldplay’s music video for All My Love, part of the band’s tenth studio album, Moon Music. The poignant video was filmed at the father of four’s now-threatened Malibu residence.

Van Dyke, who has worked for seven decades, won his Grammy for his 1964 role in Mary Poppins. He’s garnered multiple other accolades, such as four Emmys, and a Tony for his performance in Bye Bye Birdie in 1961. His name is also engraved on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which was established in 1995, along with his name.

The National Weather Service’s Los Angeles office has sounded the alarm with a rare red flag weather warning, signalling a “particularly dangerous situation” and “very extreme fire danger” until Wednesday morning. According to the latest city briefing, power cuts have caused widespread wildfire risk reduction in Malibu, and all local schools have closed their doors on Tuesday “until further notice.”

In a statement about the severity of the Franklin Fire, Governor Newsom stated: “Fire officials and first responders are working relentlessly to protect lives and property from the Franklin Fire. California is grateful for this federal support, which bolsters these efforts. I ask that all people in the affected areas follow evacuation orders and remain alert.

Major update on Coleen Rooney’s £5million reality TV show amid bidding war

According to reports, Disney Plus is reportedly going to snag Amazon Prime Video to recoup the rights to Coleen Rooney’s new reality TV show.

Bosses at the rival platforms have engaged in a bidding war to bag the Kardashian-style programme, it is said, after Coleen wowed fans with impressive antics during I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!

The fly-on-the-wall show will follow the Rooneys inside their Cheshire super-mansion and competition has reportedly become fierce for its rights, after Coleen, 38, came second in the jungle in a tense finale.

However, a source in the industry has now stated that the price was going up because Amazon suddenly appeared in the frame and Disney was all set to be Disney. It looks now like the show will go to Disney, but there’s still time. Coleen’s time on I’m A Celeb has made her the nation’s sweetheart, even if she didn’t win. British citizens can’t resist her. Her profile is bigger than ever, and the cost of her family’s reality show will reflect that.

Things looks rosier off the pitch for Wayne after his side Plymouth Argyle lost 2-1 to Swansea on Tuesday
After Plymouth Argyle lost to Swansea on Tuesday with a score of 2-1, things appear to be improving.

Coleen appeared in the first episode of the most recent series last month, making her one of I’m a Celebrity’s biggest coups in its 21-year history. While living in the jungle, the mother of four encountered terrifying difficulties involving snakes, cockroaches, and rats.

Her agent, Paul Stretford, who also represents her husband, has meanwhile been orchestrating a bidding war between the world’s biggest streaming giants, it is believed. According to some, Netflix initially showed an interest in Beckham’s hit four-part docuseries, which generated more than 200 million hours of global viewing time.

But the Daily Mail reports both Coleen and Wayne, 39, are “enthusiastic” about whichever streaming service snaps up their show. Their four sons, Kai 14, Klay 11, Kit eight, and six-year-old Cass, are all believed to feature in the programme, which may amuse viewers after Kit’s cheeky comments to his mum during his surprise visit to camp last week. Colette’s mother, Colette, surprised her daughter, and it is believed that she will also appear on the reality show alongside both her and Coleen’s father, Tony.

Prior to joining Manchester United in a deal worth £27 million, Mr. Stretford has been praised for his negotiation abilities. He was instrumental in facilitating Wayne’s landmark move from Everton to Manchester United in 2004. His success may inspire the couple to new heights in the reality TV industry, helping to bring the Rooneys to a small screen soon.

Meghan Markle’s ‘impeccable’ hidden talent shines in rare candid Netflix moment

Fans of Polo, a docu-series exploring the glitzy world of the adored equestrian sport, were drawn to Netflix for a sneak peak at the latest documentary series from Duke and Duchess of Sussex, which premiered on December 10th. Although the 2022 documentary had less of an impact and revealed his dislike of the royal family, the show did provide a unique look into one of Duchess Meghan’s hidden talents.

The five-episode series followed some of the world’s top polo players in the lead-up to the 2024 US Open Polo Championship in Wellington, Florida. Prince Harry also had the opportunity to show off his equestrian prowess at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge charity match for Sentebale, which was the same event where his wife Meghan displayed her impressive Spanish language prowess.

The Documentary saw Prince Harry showcase his skills on horseback ((Image: Getty))

After Prince Harry revealed to his teammate that Meghan was fluent in Spanish, the legendary polo player Adolfo Cambiaso was seen conversing with the couple as the scenes unfolded. Surprised by the disclosure, an impressed Adolfo exclaimed: “Really”? prior to the pair’s quick exchange in Spanish.

Meghan Markle revealed her connection to Argentina, saying, “I lived there about 20 years ago. In Palermo Viejo. Las Canitas too”, according to a translation. It’s thought that Meghan’s fluency in Spanish comes from her time at Northwestern University, where she interned at the US. Embassy in Buenos Aires and from studying abroad in Madrid, Spain, reports the Express.

“That’s great. That’s where the polo fields were”, he commented, to which the Duchess of Sussex expressed her particular fondness for “the 25th of May”, Argentina’s national day. At the end of their conversation, Cambiaso cheekily asked Prince Harry, “Do you speak Spanish”?, prompting laughter from Meghan who wrapped an arm around her husband and confidently said “Yes”.

Caught off guard, Harry sheepishly admitted: “He knows I don’t”! but then conceded, “Well, yes. A little, a little”.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in Colombia
Meghan frequently used Spanish during her earlier this year-long tour of Colombia.

Meghan’s Spanish proficiency is just one of her many talents that this year have attracted attention because her linguistic prowess were already evident during her earlier travels to Colombia. On the whim of Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez’s invitation, both Meghan and Harry had traveled to the South American nation for a four-day tour in August.

On the second day of their tour, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle both brushed up on their Spanish in a primary school class in Santa Fe’s Colegio La Giraldaon. Meghan and Harry had conversations about their five-year-old son Archie with an enthusiastic youngster while Harry introduced the children by asking their names.

Meghan surprised attendees later on in the tour by giving a panel discussion aimed at empowering Afro-Colombian women with a speech in Spanish. Meghan removed her earpiece and began speaking to the audience directly in their native language, expressing her “deep appreciation for the Colombian hospitality.” She praised the country’s history and culture, described the visit as a dream, and emphasized how close to home she felt.