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The birth of their son Albert was announced earlier this week by Olly Murs and his wife Amelia Murs, who have seen their daughter Madi meet her new brother.

Singer-songwriter Olly Murs has now shared a glimpse at his daughter Madi meeting her newborn brother for the first time. His post about the “special” moment comes following the news earlier this week that his wife Amelia Murs had given birth.

Olly, 41, and Amelia, 32, announced the birth of their son in a joint post on Instagram yesterday. The couple revealed to their followers that they have chosen to call their youngest child Albert and the baby’s nickname has since been shared too.

Olly made the announcement in a post that was posted to the platform this morning. A photo from the radio host’s update to fans showed his eldest child, Madi, one, being introduced to her newborn after he arrived.

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Amelia was seen lying in a bed with Albert in her hands. In the family photo, Madi was seen waving her arms toward her brother while Olly was holding her over the bed.

When Madi met Albie, Olly wrote in the caption of his post, which he and his wife Amelia shared. The caption also revealed that they are nicknaming the tot Albie and that he had a blue heart and a teary-eyed emoji in it.

The post has amassed 70,000 likes on the platform. Several celebrities were among those who liked it, including Olly’s pal Mark Wright and his wife Michelle Keegan, as well as fellow Heart Radio presenter Amanda Holden.

What a special moment, such a perfect little family, one fan wrote in the comments section. Another expression was “Absolutely precious. Such a lovely image captures the most adorable moment. “Special memories for ever” was a third phrase.

Later, he later uploaded video of Madi using a walking aid while her baby sibling slept on a table. In the post’s title this afternoon, Olly, who was heard encouraging his daughter to retrieve a ball from the other side of the room, wrote, “Current situ…” next to a laughing emoji.

It comes after Olly and Amelia announced Albert’s birth yesterday. The couple shared a photo of themselves walking out of hospital together, with Olly cradling Madi whilst also holding a baby carrier in the corridor. They wrote in the caption: “Walking out as four. Welcome to the world, our little Albert.”

The couple had previously disclosed that they would have a second child when Madi turned 18 in April. We’re so excited to share this, another baby murmurs are on the way, according to Olivia and Amelia in a joint post at the time.

They celebrated their daughter’s first birthday just a few days earlier. Can’t believe our Madi is 1 today, Ollie wrote in a post that marked the occasion. The most adorable laughs come in twelve months. I just adore her so much.

While his wife Amelia said, “One year of our little lady,” in her tribute to Madi on the occasion of the occasion. How did having a daughter like yours be so blessed? Happy birthday, angel chops! I adore you.

Dianne Buswell, a professional wrestler, has been paired with a new celebrity partner for the 2025 season. She compared him to Chris McCausland, who he had with the previous year.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Dianne Buswell has spilled the beans about her new celebrity partner ahead of the show’s much-anticipated return.

The 36 year old reigning Strictly champion, who clinched victory last year with comedian Chris McCausland, 48, revealed that her 2025 partner is “not as funny” as him.

In a candid chat with Chris on their podcast, Dianne confessed that she’s been having plenty of laughs with the mystery male contestant, but reckons it’s thanks to her own jokes.

She remarked, “My God, I’ve never laughed so much in my life, but I’ve never won.” She also made the comment on the podcast Winning Isn’t Everything with Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell.

“Or maybe I’m just funny, or maybe I was just laughing at myself. I may have been like, “You know what?” when I said so many funny things. I have a funny streak.

Dianne also shared some insights into being paired with someone outside of the comedy world on the BBC reality show, reports Wales Online.

She said to Chris, “I’ve come to the realization that you were kind of dominant with the old jokes when I was with you.”

“[I] couldn’t get a word in edgeways with you, with your little lean forward in Claud’s [Claudia Winkleman’s] area.”

When she thought Chris might say something offensive live on-air, Dianne recalled frequently having to “get his] shoulder and]put it back together.”

She continued, “And I just realized that I’m so much funnier because I’m the leader of the pack when you’re with someone who’s not as funny.” I believe I’m the one who makes the most jokes.

Before meeting her new partner, Dianne revealed that Chris texted her saying, “Have a lovely day today, but don’t be too enthusiastic.”

The professional dancer continued to share with viewers that she had contacted Chris for assistance with a planned gag.

“I believe that all of my jokes will come through you,” she continued. You’ll have to check the jokes, I tell them.

He retorted, saying that he should be the first to inquire about a joke that is appropriate.

After sharing her cheeky advice with her new partner after her time with Chris, Dianne made the hilarious joke that “it seems like if you close your eyes, it works a treat.”

Chris became the first blind contestant to appear on the program, and he won.

He frequently made jokes about his situation and how he believed he would be one of the first contestants to win the boot.

The comedian made a joke on the dance floor in the first week: “I’m only here for three weeks, so I might as well get the jokes out now.”

He also made fun of the previous times when it was “no point watching the show” because he was blind.

The Batman: Part II is set to begin filming next spring, with Andy Serkis returning as Alfred Pennyworth

Andy Serkis has hinted at his comeback as Alfred Pennyworth in the eagerly awaited follow-up The Batman: Part II, though confesses he’s yet to lay eyes on the screenplay.

The much-anticipated sequel featuring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman is set to begin filming next spring, with an October 2027 release date pencilled in – five years after the original movie hit cinemas.

During this period, Serkis has helmed his animated adaptation of George Orwell’s Animal Farm and served as executive producer on the forthcoming Prime Video series, The Girlfriend.

Chatting to the Mirror at the show’s premiere, the actor disclosed he’s not among the chosen few fortunate enough to have perused Matt Reeves ‘ screenplay for the superhero epic.

“There’s not a lot I can tell you, because there’s not a lot I know,” he reveals, reports the Express.

“Other than Matt’s obviously finished the script because he posted a picture of the script”.

Acknowledging he hasn’t glimpsed the completed screenplay himself, he continued: “There’s very little I know about it, other than it’s epic”.

The performer renowned for bringing Gollum to life in The Lord of the Rings saga was championing The Girlfriend’s launch ahead of its 10th September debut.

Featuring Olivia Cooke and Robin Wright, the programme explores dual viewpoints of an affluent mother clashing with her son’s fresh romantic interest.

Wright helmed the opening three instalments, with Serkis commenting on her efforts: “To have a vision and maintain that vision whilst being inside such a psychologically complex character, it’s a real challenge.

” And she just made it seem effortless. Just remarkable. Her relationship with the crew and DP, the choices she made, all the way down the line was just faultless.

“I really applaud what she’s done, both in front and behind the camera, I think it’s a remarkable achievement”.

Serkis stands amongst a select few cast members confirmed for their return to the Batman franchise, alongside Jeffrey Wright reprising Jim Gordon and Colin Farrell back as the Penguin.

Farrell has, however, perused the screenplay, though he’s anticipated to feature minimally as the infamous Gotham City criminal mastermind following his standalone HBO series from last year.

He recently told Deadline, “I haven’t got much to do on it, just a little bit.” The script is “extraordinary,” I read it.

As James Gunn’s distinct DC Universe gains momentum with the just-released Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow, filming for The Batman: Part II is about to begin.

Meanwhile, Tom Rhys Harries portrays Batman’s metamorphic adversary in the upcoming supervillain film Clayface, which James Watkins directed from a Mike Flanagan screenplay.

Following the announcement of the Duchess of Kent’s death earlier today, the Prince and Princess of Wales paid her a personal, heartfelt tribute.

The Duchess passed away peacefully on Thursday evening at her Kensington Palace residence surrounded by her family, according to a statement released at noon.

The 92-year-old was known for concocting the loss of Wimbledon finals, particularly a teary Jana Novotna in 1993, and for hosting awards at the championships for a long time. She opted to be known as Mrs. Kent and renounced her royal lifestyle to pursue a decade-long teaching career in music at a state primary school in Hull.

William and Kate also paid tribute to George, Helen, and Nicholas on social media by saying, “Our thoughts are with the Duke of Kent and his family, particularly George.”

The Duchess devoted her life to helping others and supporting numerous causes, including through her love of music. She will be greatly missed. W &amp, C. “

The Duchess, who is also the wife of the late Queen’s cousin, the Duke of Kent, was last seen in public in October with her wheelchair alongside her husband. She had been the oldest member of the Royal Family since the late Queen’s passing, but she has since made a few infrequent public appearances and has not been to King Charles’ or the former monarch’s funeral in May 2023.

She became a well-known face at royal events, including Wimbledon, when she married Edward, the Duke of Kent, in 1961, and she transitioned to a low-key music teacher.

Buckingham Palace announced her passing in a statement, saying: “It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. Last night, her family surrounded her at Kensington Palace, where she was buried peacefully.

The Duke of Kent, his children, and grandchildren mourn their loss and remember fondly The Duchess’ lifelong devotion to all the organizations she was associated with, her love of music, and her compassion for young people, according to the King and Queen.

The Duchess’ Catholic funeral will be held in due course. The King and Queen are expected to be among the senior royals present. In modern British history, there will be the first Catholic funeral service for a royal family member.

On Thursday night, the King, who is at Balmoral, was informed, along with other members of the royal family. The duchess’s funeral will be held until the duchess’s funeral, according to Charles.

During the day of the duchess’ funeral, members of the Royal Family and household staff will wear black. Black armbands will be worn by those in Livery, the Royal Mews, and the Royal Military.

While the mourning period is in full swing, royal households will likely decide format and tone of engagements.

Although no further details have been disclosed about the duchess’s cause of death, it is believed that she had been unwell for some time. Any royal family members or the duchess’s close relatives who visit her coffin, which will be laid to rest at Kensington Palace, will keep their private affairs records.

Former I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! contestant Myles Stephenson had to take his young daughter to the hospital after realising she swallowed something harmful

Former I’m A Celebrity star Myles Stephenson has opened up about a terrifying parenting ordeal where he had to rush his daughter to urgent care after a bizarre accident.

The 33-year-old Rak-Su singer, who won The X Factor with his band in 2017, told fans on social media that little Sahara, who turns three in December swallowed an acorn.

The woodland seed may be harmless to squirrels and deer, but raw acorns can be unsafe for humans to eat as they contain tannins, which can be toxic if consumed in large amounts.

The shaken pop star uploaded a clip from A&amp, E where Sahara can be seen telling viewers why she is in the hospital. He captioned the video: “Yep… she ate an acorn &amp, now we are at urgent care! Having kids does keep you on your toes”.

In the footage, Myles can be heard asking: “Why are we at the doctors”? before adding: “Because Rara ate an…” The toddler then proudly announced: “acorn”.

In an attempt to teach her a life lesson, Myles proceeded to ask “And was that smart”?, to which Sahara cheekily responded: “Yeah, yummy acorn in my tummy”.

Thankfully, Sahara appeared to be in good spirits during the hospital visit despite the scare. Myles frequently shares the ups and downs of parenthood with his fans.

Alongside Sahara, he is also dad to three-year-old Shiloh, who has faced his own medical struggles. The singer previously revealed that Shiloh suffered a stroke as a baby, which left him with Hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

This condition has caused partial paralysis on Shiloh’s right side. As a result, the youngster wears splints to support his legs and frame.

Last year Myles spoke about his son’s treatment, telling fans: “Shiloh started with the ankle-high splint, which didn’t do its job. Then, after that, we upgraded to the knee-high splint in the hopes that his heel would be able to plant with the knee-high splint, which also failed.

In the hope that his leg’s muscles will relax, Botox injections are the next step. His legs are less flexible, which is difficult to accept because of the shorter range of motion. I really sat and digested it; it’s emotionally difficult for me.

Myles is a devoted father who continues to keep up with his fans on the journey of his family online despite the difficulties of raising two young children.

Rak-Su won The X Factor in 2017 and won the show’s first all-male contestant, making Myles the first to win. The band’s self-written songs, including Dimelo, have led to their popularity on the charts and a devoted following on social media.

Myles stepped away from the stage two years later and participated in the 2019 series of I’m A Celebrity. On the reality series, he lasted three weeks, finishing seventh overall.

Former Emmerdale star Kelli Hollis, who played Ali Spencer in the ITV soap, has bravely opened up about her father, who is a convicted drug kingpin and was jailed for 17 years

Former Emmerdale actress Kelli Hollis has bravely opened up about her father’s criminal past, after he was jailed for 17 years behind bars. The 49-year-old, best known for her role as Ali Spencer in the ITV soap from 2011-2015, has kept this part of her life private until now, despite attempts by some social media users to expose her family history.

In an exclusive interview with Manchester Evening News, Kelli decided it was time to share her story and move forward from the past. Despite her initial nerves about discussing such a personal matter, she made it clear that she felt no shame about her father’s actions following his conviction for supplying Class A Drugs.

Her dad, Gwynne Thomas Hollis, is no longer a part of her life, but this wasn’t always the case.

“My dad was my world,” Kelli said. “I will be honest, we haven’t spoken in almost ten years, but that is other normal family stuff.

“That is not because he has gone to prison. I absolutely adored my dad… massively. He used to joke and say I was the son he always wanted as I’m the only girl and the oldest and I have his personality and confidence. I loved him with all my heart. He is my dad at the end of the day.”

Kelli’s parents parted ways when she was just three, but her father Gwynne, a career criminal, remained a constant figure in her life. However, it didn’t take long for young Kelli to realise that her dad was not like other dads and was involved in the murky world of drug dealing.

“I have always known all my life what he does,” Kelli, who once broke down in tears in court when her father was sent down earlier in his life, said.

“But where I am from, this isn’t me saying it is OK because it is not, but I am from Beeston in Leeds. Everyone can relate to Shameless and the lifestyle and the council estate thing. So I suppose you just get on with it.

“But my dad, I will be honest, he was always supportive when I got an opportunity to be an actor because it came about very suddenly and he did nothing but encourage me to stay away from the life he has led. So I will always be grateful for that.”

As Kelli navigated through life, she found work at the local pub, a place where everyone knew everyone else’s business, so her dad’s shady activities were hardly kept under wraps.

She added: “I had suspicions as a teenager, just because of his persona and the way people were around him, that kind of thing. And then as I grew up, it was just what it was.”

Laughing, she continued: “I didn’t think ‘oh s**t my dad is a drug dealer’, do you know what I mean? It wasn’t like that. You just grow up and you only know what you know.”

However, by sheer coincidence, Kelli became an actress, with her major parts including Yvonne Karib in Shameless and Ali Spencer in Emmerdale.

Her father also dabbled in acting and they starred alongside each other in projects like Tina Goes Shopping, a drama that bagged a Bafta nomination.

Yet she revealed: “My dad got some opportunities and he loved it and he was really good. We had a conversation and he said, ‘I can’t be on the back of your coattails and I can’t risk your career because of what I am doing.'”

As Kelli rose to stardom, she remained constantly aware that her dad’s criminal activities could eventually resurface to damage her reputation.

That occurred in June 2023 when Gwynne was convicted of conspiring to supply class A drugs.

He formed part of a major drug manufacturing and distribution network in and around York.

But he failed to turn up to court for his trial, before officers eventually tracked him down. He was locked up aged 66 and handed a 17-year sentence.

Looking back on it, Kelli, who has children of her own, revealed: “We sort of knew it was coming. There had been a lot of stuff going on the previous years leading up to this. From my knowledge, they were trying to build a case for quite a few years.

“It wasn’t unexpected but what was unexpected was that he ran off and he didn’t go to court. The sad thing is that if he had just done it, he probably would have got less because they gave him more because he bolted.”

Throughout the chat, where Kelli spoke eloquently about her extraordinary circumstances, the ex-soap actress highlighted something that certain individuals might consider contradictory.

It’s widely known that Kelli relocated to Thailand where she operated a weed bar and resided there for two-and-a-half years before returning to the UK in November.

Nevertheless, she remarked: “The hypocrisy for me here is that people are going to say, ‘oh she went to Thailand and she ran a weed shop.’ But the difference is legal and illegal at the end of the day.”

She continued: “The bottom line is, it has nothing to do with me. I have not spoken to the man in ten years. He is a big grown man who has made his own life and made his own path and I have made mine.”

Despite their estrangement, we questioned whether Kelli felt compelled to contact her father when he received a lengthy prison term.

She revealed: “Me and my dad’s relationship now is pretty much done to be perfectly honest and that is on both sides. I think if I did reach out, I probably wouldn’t get the response I would get anyway.

“And do you know what, if he reached out I would probably be as stubborn and do the same to be honest, which is sad and makes me sad.”

Coming from a tight-knit community, locals continue to voice their amazement to Kelli that she and her father remain estranged, particularly considering how devoted they previously were. However, Kelli disclosed that her father received support from other family members, including her own loved ones who visited him in prison.

She was informed that Gwynne is managing well behind bars and has taken on a mentor role, particularly assisting inmates grappling with mental health issues.

Despite having a strained relationship with him, and even blocking his name on her phone to avoid online exposure, she acknowledged that he possessed some commendable qualities.

She stated: “Even though he did the things he did, he is not a violent person. We are not talking about Kray twins where people are scared of him. To him it was just a job and it wasn’t a lifestyle.

“Everybody loved him and he was a good guy who would do anything for anybody. For instance, there was a lovely lady who ran the local pub and she lost her husband. She was going to lose the pub, so a few of them chipped in to make sure she could stay afloat and not lose her home and her business.

“This was not somebody who people were scared of. He was always life and soul and it is sad that it has come to this. But I think it was inevitable considering his life. At some point, it was going to catch up with him, and the huge sentence was inevitable I think.”

Concluding the interview, the relief on Kelli’s face was palpable, especially as she had wrestled with the decision to speak out for several days prior.

However, she concluded: “I already feel better saying it out loud and knowing it will be put to bed.

“It is just a personal thing for me to get ahead of, have my say, and then it be done rather than getting a text message to say ‘oh it is in the papers today.'”.

Displaying her trademark wit, she even cheekily suggested a potential headline: “Shameless star’s shameless dad.”

But on a more serious note, she concluded: “You have to be proactive and this is more stress and a worry thing for me because I am not ashamed. It is not my life, it is my dad’s, but because we are so closely connected, and he has been involved in some of the projects I have worked with over the years, it just makes sense to have this out now and put it to bed.