Olly Murs addresses ‘shock’ over second baby with Amelia in emotional pregnancy update

The former X Factor contestant claimed that he and his wife Amelia didn’t intend to start raising their family until after all.

The announcement from Olly and Amelia came shortly after Madison’s birthday.

Olly Murs and Mark Wright both responded to Olly Murs’ statement, “It’s Easter weekend, baby,” before adding, “I see what you did there. ”

Mark made reference to Olly and his wife Amelia’s announcement to have a second child last night. A still-happy Olly told Mark on the show that it had been a while and that the news had come as a shock before emotionally sharing: “We only want to grow our little family. ”

He explained to the Mark, who recently became a dad for the first time with wife Michelle Keegan: “You know you have those weeks where you just can’t tell anyone? And it’s been really exciting news for us both, a shock, we didn’t expect it to happen this quick, but amazing!”

Olly’s parents, Mark and Amelia, have been “the best parents ever,” he said, and it is “just sensational” that they will be giving her a sibling. ”

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Mark had some supportive words for his radio partner(Image: Heart Radio)
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The news broke after Olly, 40, posted an intimate family video to Instagram that showed Amelia and himself walking with one-year-old daughter Madison. As Olly lifted up his little girl and put her on his shoulders, the words “Big Sis” could be seen on the back of her top.

We’re so excited to share this, we say. . He wrote, “There’s another Baby Murs on the way.” Amelia revealed a number of baby scans to confirm the news.

It was difficult to contain Olly’s excitement, he said, but he added that it was utterly incredible and appropriate to announce their news this weekend.

Olly is about to set off on a nationwide tour
Olly is about to set off on a nationwide tour(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach PLC)

He mentioned that Olly will soon be on tour, but Amelia is currently doing very well. He claimed that having a little brother or sister for Madison would unavoidably lead to a few sleepless nights. ”

He continued, “Times have changed, but in a good way.” ”

The couple celebrated Madison’s first birthday just days after the announcement. They posted a number of heartwarming images of the big day to celebrate the occasion.

Olly and Amelia
The couple announced their news with a sweet Instagram video(Image: Instagram/ollymurs)

Madison’s birth was first reported on April 16, 2024, just five months after the couple tied the knot on July 15, 2023. They then revealed their relationship in December 2023.

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The Troublemaker singer took to Instagram to share some adorable photos and videos from her first year to celebrate her birthday. Can’t believe our Madi is 1 today, he captioned the reel. “

A stunning birthday cake for the young girl was one of the images. On her own account, Amelia also shared a sweet post. When you and your best friend create your own mini best friend, she wrote in the captioned image, which was posted shortly after giving birth.

Criminal Minds star Zach Gilford ‘splits’ from co-star wife Kiele Sanchez after 12 years

After 12 years of marriage and raising two children, Zach Gilford, the star of Criminal Minds, announced his split from his wife, Kiele Sanchez.

Kiele Sanchez and Zach Gilford have separated(Image: Getty Images)

After 12 years of marriage and raising two children together, Criminal Minds star Zach Gilford and his wife Kiele Sanchez, according to reports.

The husband and wife played an on-screen couple in the crime drama, which the 43-year-old actor co-starred with Kiele. Zach filed for divorce on Friday, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the justification, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. The couple’s separation date has been left unnamed and has the letter “TBD” on it.

Zeppelin, age seven, and Revel, age four, are the couple’s two children, and the actor wants joint legal and physical custody. Additionally, the agreement states that Kiele could receive spousal support from the Friday Night Lights star.

Kiele Sanchez (L) and Zach Gilford
Kiele Sanchez (L) and Zach Gilford have split after 12 years of marriage(Image: Getty Images North America)
Kiele Sanchez (L) and Zach Gilford
Kiele Sanchez and Zach Gilford share two children together(Image: WireImage)
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The couple were married in December 2012 and their castmate, Jesse Plemons, played the guitar during the ceremony. Jonas Peterson, who was the photographer at the wedding, told ABC about the big day: “Oh man, that guy [Plemons] can play guitar! He’s in a band called Cowboy and Indian and they were good – very good! [Gilford and Sanchez] are the most normal people in the world. They are the most in-love couple you’ll ever see. It’s really amazing.”

Zach was talking to the photographer at the time about his romantic relationship with Kiele and declared, “I want you to come capture that.”

They actually met on the set of The Matadors during a pilot for ABC in 2010 despite enjoying co-starring in Criminal Minds together. After the network decided against continuing with the series, it never materialized.

In a 2018 interview with Us Weekly, Zach described his marriage to Kiele as “unlike anyone I’ve ever met in my life.” His first child was delivered via surrogate. People just fall in love with her, in my opinion.

You can tell that she has taught me how to love, and you can tell that she is a mama lion and that nothing will ever happen to this child when you see her. It is truly incredible.

Netflix star Zach had previously described a horrific swelling on his face that required treatment. Writing on Instagram, the actor revealed about his drastically different face: “Sooooooo… Yesterday was fun.”

He later returned to share a photo of himself with a noticeably puffier face. One of his eyes was forced shut because his face was so swollen. He wrote, “Good thing we wrapped @criminalminds last week.

Zach thanked the staff for their assistance as he showed off his slowly recovering face after seeing the doctor. The star thanked all the staff at Huntington Hospital for coaxing me back to normalcy, but there are still some ways to go.

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Hugh Jackman reveals his one gripe with Ryan Reynolds as he takes cheeky swipe

Ryan Reynolds was the target of Hugh Jackman’s long-time foe on Friday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. He made fun of the Marvel film’s opening scene.

Hugh Jackman takes swipe at Ryan Reynolds and mocks opening scene of their Marvel movie(Image: Getty Images for Sony Pictures)

Australian actor Hugh Jackman made a cheeky joke at his long-time friend Ryan Reynolds’ expense during a performance on Friday. The 56-year-old performer, best known for playing Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise, took an unexpected detour during his show at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall.

Hugh, who recently confirmed his relationship with his former Music Man co-star Sutton Foster, left the audience in stitches as he shared a hilarious anecdote about how Ryan, 48, managed to get under his skin while they were filming their blockbuster superhero film Deadpool & Wolverine.

The Oscar-nominated actor described the movie as his “time of life,” and expressed his love for it. He did mention, however, that he was kicked out of the musical number for the Marvel movie because of “one little gripe.” The Greatest Showman actor humorously warned the audience to “Don’t Tell Ryan” in his musical review, “From New York, With Love.”

Hugh then pointed out that he and Ryan had screen time in every scene of the movie, aside from the first scene, where Deadpool had to find Wolverine. I don’t need to be in every scene of the movie, that’s fine. Ryan, however, writes, the two-time dad, added.

Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool/Wade Wilson and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/Logan in 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios
Deadpool & Wolverine was one of last year’s biggest movies (Image: Jay Maidment)
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“And when I look at the script, I notice that the opening sequence, which features a dance number to a song by NSYNC performed by Ryan, is the one scene I’m not in. I assumed dancing would be the only scene I’m not in. Ryan is very talented right now, but he’s dancing.

Hugh then declared his intention to “correct” the situation as the audience began to laugh incendiary. He made it clear that he wouldn’t attempt to imitate Darrin Henson’s choreography in the movie. He was able to apologise to Ryan, but he couldn’t resist pointing out that he didn’t even dance on his own.

Hugh jibed, “There is no way I would try to match Ryan’s dance double Nick Pauley,” adding, “It’s like he’s 25 years old.” Next, he asked his trainer, Beth Lewis, who had a “past life” as a dancer, to help him with “the dance that got away.”

Hugh then attempted to outshine Ryan by dancing to the massive 2000 hit Bye Bye Bye, but the situation changed. Hugh skipped rope the entire performance as he paid homage to the scene from Deadpool &amp, Wolverine.

Before abruptly landing on the rope to mark the end of the dance, he managed to keep his pace by swinging his arms and moving the rope from side to side.

Hugh Jackman, who makes the most of his singing and dancing abilities, founded a theater company last month to produce “intimate and accessible” shows alongside West End and Broadway producers Sonia Friedman. Together, the pair will collaborate with director Ian Rickson to produce full-length plays that “gives audiences a chance to experience theatre in a fresh and engaging way” in the UK, the US, and other nations.

Canadian-US actor Ryan Reynolds (L) and Australian actor Hugh Jackman, pose with UK's Ugliest Dog Winner Dogpool on the red carpet upon arrival to attend the UK sneak peek event for
Ryan and Hugh often poke fun at each other(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

The pair claim that the company will concentrate on “stripping the fully rehearsed productions down to their essentials,” making the small venue shows as reasonably priced as possible.

In a joint statement, Hugh and Sonia said: “With director Ian Rickson we wanted to create a company where actors, writers, and directors could experiment, explore, and take risks, away from the pressures that are often associated with the commercial theatre world.

Together is about returning to basics and recapturing the authentic, captivating essence of live performance. This isn’t about leaving Broadway or the West End; rather, it’s about supporting and coexisting with them.

“The excitement of a first reading, the joy of stepping into an unexpected role, and the feeling of a shared experience have always drawn us to theatre,” says one participant. This group, along with Ian, is how we incorporate those moments into our production process.

We also want flexibility, whether it’s through varied performance schedules during the week or staging staging plays for repertoire, which allow productions and ideas to develop in a haphazard and natural way. We hope to create a setting where the productions feel current, upbeat, and constantly evolving by removing some of the traditional restrictions.

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Joanie launches 30% off Easter sale that includes Fearne Cotton’s favourite velvet suit

Retro-inspired fashion brand Joanie has just launched a huge Easter sale that gets you 30% off everything on the website, including the velvet suit Fearne Cotton wears on repeat

Fearne said she “can’t stop wearing” the rust coloured version either(Image: Fearne Cotton/Instagram)

Whilst we’re all enjoying the long weekend, Joanie has decided to give us a little extra treat by launching a major Easter sale. Running until April 23, the sale lets you save a massive 30% on absolutely everything on the brand’s website.

That means you’ll be able to save on everything from collabs like the Celia Birtwell x Joanie collection, the new seaside edit, vintage-inspired dresses and even the velvet suit Fearne Cotton owns in two colours and wears on repeat. To nab your discount, you just need to enter the code SAVE30 at checkout, and you’ll have 30% slashed off everything – including items already on sale.

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The suit Fearne can’t get enough of is the Jarvis Double Breasted Corduroy Blazer and the matching Richmond Corduroy Flared Trousers . With the 30% discount you’ll be able to get the blazer, which usually costs £99, for £69. 30, whilst the trousers – which are usually £69 – are reduced to £48. 30.

Fearne Cotton wearing Joanie's teal corduroy suit
Fearne styled her teal suit with green metallic boots(Image: Fearne Cotton/Instagram)
Fearne Cotton wearing Joanie's rust corduroy suit
Fearne said she “can’t stop wearing” the rust coloured version either(Image: Fearne Cotton/Instagram)

Fearne has shared snaps of herself wearing the suit in both the teal and rust colourways, saying on Instagram she “Can’t stop wearing this suit. ” The suit is perfect for mixing and matching, and can be worn all year round thanks to the 100% cotton material which makes it breathable and comfortable. It also makes a great alternative to a dress if you’re looking for a wedding guest outfit.

The 30% off sale will also save you on some of the brand’s best selling pieces, including the Brooke Leopard Print Quilted Collared Jacket, which is down from £89 to £62. 30. There’s also a huge range of colourful dresses that are perfect for spring and summer.

From floaty midi dresses with bold floral patterns and fitted shirt dresses with a map of Paris on, to matching gingham shorts and blazers, you’re guaranteed to find something to suit your style. Snap up your 30% saving now with the code SAVE30 , with everything coming in an inclusive range of sizes spanning an 8 to a 24.

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You’ll save 30% off everything on the website(Image: Joanie)

Joanie isn’t the only brand offering some amazing Easter savings, though; Nobody’s Child has launched a huge April sale that lets you save 20%. To get the discount you just need to spend more than £125 and enter the code APRIL20 , and you’ll be able to save on everything from gingham jumpsuits and polka dot midi dresses to holiday-ready embroidered mini dresses and lace maxi skirts.

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New Look has also launched a huge sale, with up to 70% off thousands of different styles. Get your hands on everything from comfy clogs and holiday sandals to matching co-ords and patterned midi dresses.

Steps icon Ian ‘H’ Watkins reveals major decision after becoming a dad

Ian ‘H’ Watkins lives a very different life after welcoming his two sons, and opened up about their idyllic life back in his native Wales but admits its been a curve for the family

H from Steps is leading a fun new campaign to help people save money – and has some budgeting methods of his own

Ian ‘H’ Watkins is having a major career boost right now. Just off the back of Here & Now – the Steps musical, he’s also getting into major galleries with his artwork, and is currently fronting a viral campaign.

Beyond all of the career highlights however, H, 48, is a dedicated dad above all else. He became a father to twin boys Macsen and Cybi in March 2016, and now has running a busy household on top of his list of things to do.

Managing a household is the focus of his latest project with Tesco Mobile, aptly named 5, 6, 7, Freeze after the iconic Steps song. You may have seen it all over TikTok, with H leading the way as countless people have made the most of the spring weather to get out and about and dance – while remembering to save a few pennies.

“I am a dad, a very busy dad,” H said to the Mirror of his motivation to head the campaign. He explained: “It’s basically a little dance to remind you to check your contract, switch smartly, and remind you to enjoy the freeze.”

Ian 'H' Watkins from Steps
H admits it’s ‘tricky’ to keep on top of bills while juggling loads of things as a parent, but his new campaign with Tesco Mobile has got plenty of people dancing their way to saving money(Image: PA)
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“When you’re a busy parent and you’re looking for things to entertain your children, you engage and remember through creative learning. What’s brilliant about this is that if you have a Tesco Clubcard contract then your prices remain frozen. It’s about educating and raising awareness in a fun way.”

The unique way to remember to check contracts has been a hit, and Dancing on Ice alum H enthused: “The TikTok dance is out, it’s done amazingly well – everybody’s getting involved and stuck in. We had people doing it at work, at school, in their homes – everybody’s getting involved, it’s lovely!”

Alongside getting on top of bills, which H admits can be “really tricky”, the star also shared how he manages to make some savings at home while still having fun with his young children.

“For me, from a dad’s point of view, when the weather is good there are so many free things that we do,” he said. “We have a rule; if the weather’s good, we’re out. We play in the garden, we go to the beach, we take the dog on long walks, we go fossil hunting! So there are things that don’t cost money that you can do as a family and create memories – and they don’t cost anything at all. ”

Ian 'H' Watkins with his 18-month-old baby twins
The Steps star welcomed twin sons in 2016, and moved back to Wales to emulate his ‘amazing’ childhood with plenty of family bonding and time outside(Image: Nicola Oakley)

H travelled the world with Steps, but decided to move back to his native Wales when he gained a family of his own. Compared to his hectic life on stage, the singer gushed over raising his kids with the opportunity to get plenty of love from their doting grandparents.

He shared: “I always wanted my children to have what I had, which was the most amazing childhood. We saw our grandparents four times a week, we spent long weekends with them.

“I purposefully moved back to Wales so that my children had that relationship, and that’s exactly what they have now. They help me with school pickups, we go away together on holiday. It’s an amazing thing – we have three generations now and it’s what I always wanted. ”

Right now, H and his sons are gearing up for Easter, and he opened up about their exciting – and budget-friendly – plans. Asked if he had any traditions with his family, the Late Night Lycett star happily exclaimed: “We do! We’re going on a bit of an outdoor experience – we’re going abseiling, and rock climbing, canoeing, paddle boarding, orienteering.

Ian 'H' Watkins from Steps
H shared all of the free activities he gets up to with his kids, and his Easter tradition of getting together with friends to give the boys an incredibly fun weekend(Image: PA)

“These are things that we’ll join in with friends, and they don’t cost anything – it’s equipment that friends have. So we just go out and do stuff, and we create lovely memories. ”

Like H, many people are juggling work, bills, and parenting – and the star admitted that he’s still learning along the way. Asked about the biggest learning curve he’s experienced as a dad, he shared: “Funnily enough I was having this conversation this morning! It’s okay to say ‘I don’t know. ’

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“Because as a parent, you’re looked to to know all of the answers. But my children are now at the age that I can say, ‘Do you know what, guys? This is a first for me, we have to work this one out together. ’ And it’s okay to do that, it’s okay to not have all the answers. ”

Six Nations point to prove for Wales and Ireland

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Women’s Six Nations: Wales v Ireland

Venue: Rodney Parade Date: Sunday, 20 April Kick-off: 15:00 BST

Overview

Wales and Ireland each have a point to prove on Sunday as the Women’s Six Nations nears its business end.

They arrive at Rodney Parade for the penultimate round off the back of heavy defeats to tournament giants France and England.

Ireland will be looking to build on their sole victory away to Italy, while Wales will be desperate to move off the bottom of the table and avoid a second consecutive wooden spoon.

In recent years Wales and Ireland have taken it in turns to give each other a hammering.

Wales ran out 31-5 winners in Cardiff in 2023 while Ireland repaid the favour in Cork last year with a 36-5 victory.

While it would appear to be Wales’ turn this weekend, form suggests otherwise.

Ireland are now the fifth best side in the world after an impressive autumn saw them beat world champions New Zealand, while Wales have slumped to 10th.

Team news

Wales vice-captain Alex Callender will make her first appearance of the campaign after recovering from a foot injury.

Usually a flanker, she has been named at number eight with Georgia Evans moving to her less favoured position of second row.

Kelsey Jones gets the nods ahead of Carys Phillips at hooker in the only other starting change.

Kayleigh Powell retains the fly-half jersey despite Lleucu George shaking off a calf injury which saw her miss the defeat to France. She is instead named among the replacements.

Keeping her company on the bench is GB Sevens player Catherine Richards who is set for her first tournament outing.

Edel McMahon returns to captain Ireland who are looking to cement their “best of the rest” status, with England and France once again set for a Grand Slam decider.

The openside flanker missed last week’s defeat by England through injury and is recalled to replace Erin King who has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament and the World Cup because of a serious knee injury.

There are four other changes to the side, with Siobhan McCarthy making her first Test start at loose-head prop, with Ruth Campbell coming into the second row.

Enya Breen returns in midfield while Molly Scuffil-McCabe makes her first appearance of the campaign at scrum-half.

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View from the camps

Wales head coach Sean Lynn said: “One thing which Ireland will bring is that energy and work rate, but we can bring that too.

“That’s something that I’m asking these players, ‘let’s match their energy, let’s match their work rate and physicality’ and then it could be a tight game.

“Aoife Wafer has been outstanding [for Ireland], she’s a big ball carrier and Dannah O’Brien puts them in positions with her territorial game, they are the two big players and ones we will be looking at.

“I definitely have [seen improvements]. The big thing for me is collision dominance, attack and defence, and getting better at it.

“Second half against France, we’re making line-breaks, but to be in this championship and be a better team we have to be capitalising on these line-breaks.

“For me Carys Cox has been a standout ball carrier in our backline and we’re really excited.”

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand said: “I live fairly close and grew up next to Wales and I understand what it’s like to play in Wales. It’s an unbelievable experience. They are passionate about their rugby.

“We’ve said we want to go after winning games away from home because that’s going to be a massive part of a World Cup.

“Backing the Italy piece up this week and taking the green wave over there is going to be a massive for us.

“Playing away from home you’ve got the noise, the atmosphere, the occasion and we’ve got to learn to deal with it and get excited by it.

Commentator’s notes

Gareth Rhys Owen said: “It seems strange to think that Wales travelled to Cork 12 months ago buoyed by a sense of optimism.

“The expectation was that they’d win, very few predicted a handsome Irish victory.

“That result was a reality check for the game in Wales. A new coach has brought fresh enthusiasm and until this game, little in terms of pressure.

“The red roses and France were a freebie – but having lost to Scotland – the next two matches come with a little bit of extra pressure.

Match stats

Line-ups

Wales: Jasmine Joyce; Lisa Neumann, Hannah Jones (capt), Courtney Keight, Carys Cox; Kayleigh Powell, Keira Bevan; Gwenllian Pyrs, Kelsey Jones, Jenni Scoble, Abbie Fleming, Georgia Evans, Kate Williams, Bethan Lewis, Alex Callender.

Replacements: Carys Phillips, Maisie Davies, Donna Rose, Natalia John, Alaw Pyrs, Sian Jones, Lleucu George, Catherine Richards.

Ireland: Stacey Flood; Anna McGann, Aoife Dalton, Enya Breen, Amee-Leigh; Dannah O’Brien, Molly Scuffil-McCabe; Siobhán McCarthy, Neve Jones, Linda Djougang, Ruth Campbell, Dorothy Wall, Brittany Hogan, Edel McMahon (capt), Aoife Wafer.

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