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Gregg Wallace has responded to fan who has praised him for suing the BBC for sacking him from MasterChef.

The axed MasterChef host is launching legal action against the BBC. The presenter reportedly filed a lawsuit with the High Court on Tuesday which made a data protection claim against the BBC.

It comes just months after he was fired from MasterChef after a report into allegations of misconduct upheld 40 claims against him. The 60-year-old greengrocer presented the show for 21 years alongside John Torode before the hosting duo were sacked over inappropriate behaviour.

A report into Wallace’s behaviour on MasterChef commissioned by production company Banijay UK found earlier this year that 45 out of 83 allegations against him were substantiated. The upheld complaints related to sexual language and humour with a smaller number relating to him “being in a statement of undress” and one involved “unwanted physical contact”.

At the time, Wallace accepted that his humour was “inappropriate” on the show but believed himself to be a victim of “baseless and sensationalised” claims. He said in a social media post: “I will not go quietly. I will not be cancelled for convenience.”

Wallace is now reportedly seeking the release of hundreds of pages of secret documents to help clear his name. The BBC said in a statement to BBC News: “We have not been formally notified of any legal proceedings so at this stage we are unable to comment.”

Wallace’s co-star Torode was also fired after the report found that he had used a severely offensive racist term. Torode said that he has “no recollection” of the incident.

The former Masterchef star has now responded to fan on Instagram after the news. Wallace’s admirer has praised the TV star, admitting that they are glad he is suing the BBC.

“It’s great to see you are suing the BBC,” the fan wrote. Support in the workplace for neurodivergent people has to be upheld. Neurodivergent is so complex and affects day to day life in so many ways. Those who continue to harass and belittle you behind a screen are ignorant, and my question to them is, “If your family member had struggles, would you cast them aside and ridicule them?”…Its no joke! Come for me, if you must. it’s pathetic.”

In response, Gregg said: “That’s powerful and courageous and I thank you.”

Wallace’s co-star Torode was also fired after the report found that he had used a severely offensive racist term. Torode said that he has “no recollection” of the incident.

On Tuesday, BBC director general Tim Davie defended the decision to air the current series of MasterChef, which features Wallace and Torode, to the UK Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee. He said that the “vast majority” of chefs on the series wanted it to air despite the duo presenting it.

“I think it was on judgment the right thing to do, but I understand that you could see both sides of the argument very clearly,” he said. “I think the consequences for the individuals who presented MasterChef have been very significant, they’re no longer working with the BBC, so there are those consequences.

“The other thing in my mind is people can choose to watch it or not, so there’s an element of trust in the audience.”

The Mirror has approached a BBC spokesperson for comment on this story.

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I Fought the Law star Sheridan Smith is said to no longer be friends with former Emmerdale cast member Charley Webb, whom she had been close pals with in recent years

TV star Sheridan Smith is said to no longer be friends with a fellow actor, with it claimed that they aren’t even speaking anymore. It’s reported that she “drifted apart” from former Emmerdale star Charley Webb despite having once been close pals.

Sheridan, 44, and Charley, 37, best known for her role as Debbie Dingle on Emmerdale, had been friends throughout 2023 and last year. They had enjoyed holidays and even spent last Christmas together with their respective children.

It’s however now been reported that their friendship quietly came to a “rather abrupt” end. Sheridan, who recently starred in ITV’s I Fought the Law, and Charley are said to have parted ways as friends earlier this year.

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According to the Sun, it’s claimed that Sheridan and Charley are no longer speaking. Sources told the outlet that there was a shift in their relationship earlier this year and that Sheridan’s decision to move to Doncaster a few months ago resulted in the pals then “taking different paths”.

Charley is said to have been living with Sheridan after splitting from Matthew Wolfenden, with whom the former soap star shares her three children. A source said: “It was no secret that they had a very intense and fulfilling relationship, but then Sheridan decided to move house and Charley wasn’t really part of those plans.”

It’s claimed that Charley grew close to fellow actor Wallis Day around the same time and ended up “drifting apart” from Sheridan. The source said that the situation shocked friends because they had once been “inseparable”.

It’s reported that whilst Sheridan now lives up north, Charley is still “mostly” in London whilst auditioning for roles when not in Yorkshire with her kids. It’s said that she often enjoys nights out in the city in “contrast” to Sheridan’s life.

The source said: “It’s quite a stark contrast to Sheridan’s life now, she’s always so busy with work and raising her son.” They added that the Royle Family star has a “quiet life” with her family and is “really happy” being back up north.

It’s also reported that pals have questioned where a Pomeranian dog, who Sheridan and Charley are said to have got together, has gone. A source told the Sun: “The dog was always with Charley and also Sheridan – but no one has seen it for ages, they think he’s up in Doncaster with Sheridan.”

The source further teased to the outlet that Charley has some “exciting” auditions coming up. They however claimed that despite having the support of other loved ones, she won’t have Sheridan as her “cheerleader” anymore.

Fans had been given glimpses into Sheridan and Charley’s friendship over the years. It included the latter posting on Instagram about them enjoying a holiday abroad to Greece together during the summer last year.

More recently, they spent time together over Christmas. Charley shared various photos from the festivities, including one of herself with some of Sheridan’s family. Charley wrote: “Christmas 2024. Might have been one of my favourites.”

Katie Price shared a devastating post from Women’s Aid about domestic abuse for World Suicide Prevention Day after opening up on her own heartbreaking experiences in the past

Media personality Katie Price took to her Instagram to share a devastating post about domestic abuse after she had been open about her own struggles in the past. Katie shared the post from Women’s Aid on her Instagram stories for World Suicide Prevention Day.

The post included the caption: “Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay and we wanted to recognise the hidden epidemic of violence against women that is only just starting to be recognised. Statistic: NPCC report from the Home Office.” The image also stated: “Did you know? That more survivors of domestic abuse died by suicide last year than were murdered by their partner”.

Katie, who is known for having a rocky love life, previously opened up on the abuse she suffered in past relationships. The former glamour model, 46, is now happily loved up with Married At First Sight UK star JJ Slater, but it wasn’t always that way.

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In a candid confession on Paul C. Brunson’s podcast, We Need To Talk, Katie reflected on her romantic relationships and how she was treated. “There was domestic abuse, gaslighting, narcissists and that’s all I was used to,” she shared.

Opening up on the impact it had on her life, she said: “When you are in them kinds of relationships and they isolate you, even from your family. If you want to see your family, they have to be there, won’t let you see your friends, put you down or ‘how long are you going to be’ and ‘where are you’.”

While on Paul C Brunson’s We Need to Talk podcast, he asked Katie if there was a relationship moment that she’s not yet unpacked in therapy. She replied: “Being strangled, spat on, my computer being completely smashed, holes being punched in the wall, the name calling, things like that.”

Katie was asked if she ever feared for her life, as she explained: “Yes, but I couldn’t leave because [the partners say] ‘I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. I’ll never do it again. I love you, and it’s always ‘you will never find anyone as good as me.

This follows after Katie has been showing off a worryingly slender appearance over recent months and she now fears her cancer may have returned.

The media personality had been diagnosed with a rare form of soft tissue cancer which was on her finger, called leiomyosarcoma. But after having it removed while being closely monitored by medical professionals over a period of six years, Katie was given the all clear.

However, over recent weeks, the TV personality has now expressed fears her cancer may have returned. Katie revealed she was getting it looked into before she said: “This better not be my bad news, and get bad results, because all this is happening, and then normally in my life something good happens and then something bad happens. Let’s hope it’s nothing bad.”

Prime Video viewers are keen to learn more about the Mexican actor.

*Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3.*

Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty (TSITP) is just one week away from its final episode, but viewers are still being introduced to new characters.

The latest episode of the beloved YA show dropped on Prime Video today (September 10), and saw Belly (Lola Tung) sparking a new fling with fellow Parisian Benito (Fernando Cattori).

Their romance comes after Belly jetted off to Europe following her failed engagement to Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno).

We first see sparks between the pair during the festive period, after Belly opts to stay in France instead of travelling back home for Christmas.

They later share a passionate kiss on New Year’s Eve and appear to be in an established relationship by the end of season three, episode 10.

But who is the actor behind Belly’s new fling?

Who plays Benito in The Summer I Turned Pretty?

Benito is brought to life by Mexican actor and director Fernando Cattori.

Cattori has spent much of his career behind the camera and recently bagged a Latin Grammy nomination for directing the long-form music video ‘Nacimos Llorando.’

Just last year, Cattori broke into acting with Netflix’s crime drama Untamed Royals, playing the role of Gerardo.

The multi-hyphenate artist went on to feature in Prime Video’s Spanish-language romcom With You in the Future, which premiered this February.

Now, the new movie star has found his first English-speaking role in The Summer I Turned Pretty.

Cattori opened up about the struggles of playing Benito in a recent chat with Schön! Magazine.

He said: “Every job has been challenging in its own way — I’m constantly asking fellow actors for tips, in awe of their discipline, finesse, or attention to detail. But if I had to name one, I’d say Benito was the most challenging role so far.

“It was my first time acting in English, and while I speak it fluently, my brain still defaults to Spanish. Playing a character who thought and felt in another language was a huge shift.”

Despite his medical knowledge, Dr Alex George did not realise he had the disorder until someone else brought it to his attention

Dr Alex George has opened up about his struggles with a severe mental health condition in a heartfelt social media post. The 34-year-old doctor and Love Island star was diagnosed with the disorder just days ago, and described it as ‘a lot to take in’.

“I wanted to share a little update with you on where l am at,” he told his 2.1 million followers on Instagram. “I was diagnosed with OCDa few days ago. It’s not a surprise to me, but it still oddly comes as a shock.

“To be honest, OCD has probably caused me more distress than anything else. But, I already feel better having clarity and I can now begin to work on it to get better.”

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition with three main components: obsessions, emotions, and compulsions. Obsessive thoughts are often intrusive and unpleasant, triggering anxiety and a strong urge to act.

Acting on this urge may temporarily ease the anxiety, but the obsessions and unpleasant feelings soon come back, creating a cycle. Compulsions can manifest in various ways for different people, but Dr Alex described having what’s often dubbed ‘pure O’ OCD.

Instead of experiencing physical compulsions, such as an excessive need to clean or count, he will spend hours dwelling on a thought, often after feeling triggered by something in real life. Therefore, obsessively ruminating in his mind is the compulsion he predominantly experiences.

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In a separate Instagram post on the subject, he said: “But effectively in the OCD cycle, it’s a trigger, then ruminating for ages. Hours, literally hours. I can be having a good day, and then I’ll read something, or I’ll get an intrusive thought into my mind, and then boom – like that.

“I’m locked into it. Thought-checking, fact-checking, memories, reviewing what happened, trying to make sense of it. And these are generally things that you are looping over and over again.

“It’s not a natural process of reflection, like we all reflect on things. It is being stuck with things for years. I ruminate over things that happened 10 years ago that I’ve thought about 10 thousand times, that I’ve discussed at length with people that I seek reassurance for. And it never ends. And OCD is such a horrible thing.”

Dr Alex revealed that his obsessive thoughts almost drove him to his breaking point last Christmas. Despite his medical knowledge, he said he could not recognise he was suffering from OCD until someone else brought it to his attention.

“It’s kind of eye-opening,” he continued. “Life-changing to realise that I’ve got real event OCD. That I am in this cycle that needs to be broken, and I have been doing it for a long time.

“It’s probably might have been my teenage years since I’ve done this, and ADHD plays into it with hyper-fixation.” In the video’s caption, he added: “I am not a psychiatrist or therapist so I am just trying to share my experience, so if this video speaks to you please seek professional input.”

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Estimates indicate that one in every 50 people experiences OCD at some point in their lives, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The exact cause remains uncertain, although stress, genetics, and brain changes are often considered contributing factors.

Guidance from the NHS explains: “Almost everyone has unpleasant or unwanted thoughts at some point, such as thinking they may have forgotten to lock the door of the house, or even sudden unwelcome violent or offensive mental images.

“But if you have a persistent, unpleasant thought that dominates your thinking to the extent it interrupts other thoughts, you may have an obsession.”

A smiling Prince Harry has stepped out for a visit in London, with King Charles also said to be making his way back to the capital, further fuelling rumours that the father and son will reconcile .

The Duke of Sussex is visiting the Centre for Blast Injury Studies, where he is receiving an update on research into paediatric blast and crush injuries, and discussing the mental health impact of war.

Harry’s appearance at the college is his third time visiting the Centre for Blast Injury Studies, after he previously opened its laboratories in 2013, before attending part of the Blast Injury Conference in 2019.

Today’s visit focuses on the Centre’s more recent work on child amputees and how learning can be maximised for use in conflict and disaster zones. Following a tour of the lab, the Duke is expected to take part in a roundtable discussion on mental health and medical evacuation in war settings.

The research is part of the Paediatric Blast Injury Partnership, a collaboration between Imperial College London and Save the Children, designed to develop guidance and training for medics dealing with children affected by blasts and crush injuries.

The visit comes after Prince Harry travelled to Nottingham’s Community Recording Studio on Tuesday, where during his visit to highlight the urgent challenges facing young people living in communities affected by violence across the city, Harry made the substantial donation of £1.1million to BBC Children in Need.

It comes as Harry and the King are both set to be in London today, paving the way for a potential long-awaited reunion. Charles is expected to travel back to the capital from Balmoral, meaning he would be in the city where his estranged son is carrying out a third day of charity visits on his rare trip to the UK.

A potential window of opportunity has been carved out for a long-awaited meeting in between this engagement this afternoon and another unannounced one this evening.

The royal father and son have not seen each other in almost 20 months since Harry dashed to the UK to see King Charles after he revealed his cancer diagnosis in February 2024. It is understood both sides would like a meeting to happen, with a source close to the Duke of Sussex saying: “As Harry has stated before, he’d love to see his family and be reconciled.”

A US source told the Mirror on the potential reconciliation: “It’s clear there is now a determination on both sides to make this happen. Nobody is pretending the wider family issues have been resolved, but this is about beginning with Charles and Harry.

“For the first time in a long time, there’s a genuine sense that reconciliation is within reach. Prince Harry ’s team and the Palace have opened a line of communication, and there is every hope that father and son will see one another.”

Warring brothers William and Harry are not expected to meet during Harry’s trip to the UK. On Monday, the pair marked the third anniversary of the late Queen’s death separately, just eight miles apart.

Harry privately laid flowers at his grandmother’s grave in St George’s Chapel, Windsor, while William and wife Kate visited a Women’s Institute branch in Sunningdale in Elizabeth II’s honour.