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Helen Skelton from Blue Peter and Gethin Jones from Morning Live appear to have had a cozy reunion on the Pride of Britain red carpet just months after rumors broke.

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Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones appeared together on the Pride of Britain red carpet, looking cosy as they posed for photos.

Many people are now wondering if the pair’s rumored relationship is improving, given that it only came months after there was rumor of a break-up.

The two TV presenters have been close friends for a while, and are both regularly on BBC Morning Live, and their friendship, has seen its fair share of flirty exchanges on screen.

Here’s a rundown of their love story, from friendship to split rumors, as things seem to be heating up again between the two.

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Morning Live friendship

Just one year after Helen’s divorce from Richie Myles, Helen and her ex-husband, started a friendship.

Helen and Richie had three children before getting married eight years. However, they divorced in 2022, and Helen now has two children with his new partner, despite not having any formal relationships with anyone since.

He has a number of short relationships, including one with Katherine Jenkins, which ended with Gethin’s engagement.

Although Helen and Gethin had previously shared a relationship, the two eventually became friends when they started working together on Morning Live. She remarked, “HELLO!” “Gethin and I have been friends for a long time,” Gethin said. We have a lot of the same reference points at Blue Peter because Gethin and I frequently crossed paths there.

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Rumors about romance

After being seen leaving the BAFTAs together in May, rumors began to surface that their friendship had turned into something else.

They were spotted again with each other unexpectedly several times, though neither confirmed a relationship. A spa day and brunch in Manchester were included. When Gethin shared a birthday message to Helen on Instagram, viewers became even more persuaded of the relationship.

splintering rumors

Fans feared the relationship was short-lived when Gethin was spotted on celebrity dating app Raya whilst on holiday with friends. The Welshman had jetted off to Australia to watch the British & Irish Lions’ tour.

Gethin is engaged to the Down Under, according to a source, which adds to his romance with Helen. He’s there with his pals, but he’s interested in meeting more women.

Helen wouldn’t agree with him if they were together, and he has way too much respect for her to even step back. Fans who were hoping for their wedding to be together are devastated because their relationship has cooled significantly.

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Retarding rumors

However, the two have since rekindled romance gossip. Fans were hopeful the two were back together earlier this month when Helen uploaded a video of Gethin’s most recent romantic song, The Fate of Ophelia, to her Instagram account.

Fans hope their red carpet reunion is a sign that things are getting going on with the duo because of their most recent appearance together.

Jess Phillips MP, who spoke exclusively with the Mirror about why the extravagant ceremony’s significance always makes her cry at the evening’s glittering Pride of Britain Awards, spoke exclusively with the Mirror.

Jess Phillips paused for a moment to reflect on what the Pride of Britain Awards mean to her and why she won’t be drinking “really, really drunk” this evening.

In an exclusive chat with the Mirror, the parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls spoke of how the winners give her hope that “the world can change on a micro and macro level”, even in the face of so much grim news.

Celebrities from all different glamorous disciplines showed up in all their finery for the 26th year of the annual awards ceremony, which was hosted by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo. The real stars, however, are those unsung heroes who continue to inspire year after year, as Phillips, 44, pointed out. And as their bravery and overcoming challenges are revealed, it’s likely there won’t be a dry eye in the room.

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Phillips spoke with enthusiasm about the long-running awards ceremony, which has a special place in the hearts of so many, while speaking with the Mirror about the star-spangled drinks reception.

Phillips explained to us, “I’ve been coming for about five years and I just get really teary.” These individuals deserve celebration. These people appeal to me more than the celebs who don expensive frocks. Because I haven’t yet heard the stories, it will all be completely new to me. Every year, I find it hard to believe how much people have created products that have changed the lives of thousands of people.

“I think it is really important. We celebrate a lot of goff in our world, there are huge amount of celebration of things that don’t matter. It is really nice to come to events where it is about peoples actual lives.”

She continued, “It’s always nice to feel optimistic.” Most of the time, the country’s output leaves people feeling a little depressed. therefore, celebrating is always a good idea. If I didn’t believe the world would change, I wouldn’t continue to work in politics. Actually, the world can change on both a micro and macro level in situations like this.

Of course, parliamentary work never stops, and Phillips won’t be free to dance the night away with celebs and a bottle of fizz. Sharing her plans for the rest of her packed evening, Phillips admitted: “I just cry, I will cry then I will go back to the House of Commons because we have got 14 votes at 11 at night. So I will be at the House of Commons till 2am. What I won’t do tonight is get really, really drunk but I will still cry.”

This year’s winners include campaigners, fundraisers, kids who have overcome incredible odds, and everyday heroes who have taken their own lives to save others. Make sure to follow all the nighttime activity here.

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EXCLUSIVE: Richard Blackwood has enjoyed a successful career in the entertainment industry, but it was his time on EastEnders that taught him some valuable lessons about acting

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Richard Blackwood, 53, has been a fixture on UK screens for decades. The multi-talented performer has built a career spanning comedy, radio, television presenting, acting, and stage work. He is also a devoted father to his son, showcasing a more private side behind his public persona.

While many know him from his quick wit and energetic presence, Blackwood has also made a lasting impact in British soaps, portraying Vincent Hubbard in EastEnders and later Felix Westwood in Hollyoaks.

Speaking recently, he reflected on the funniest person he has ever worked with. Blackwood acknowledged that while stand-up is naturally full of comedians, there was one actor in particular who had him laughing on set.

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“Oh, it’s a good question. Do you know what, I will work with many funny people, but in terms of acting wise it would be Tameka Thompson,” he revealed.

His admiration for Tameka is not just limited to their work together. Blackwood has been keeping up with her current appearance on Celebrity Traitors, which has showcased her personality to a wider audience, before she was banished by her castmates. When asked if he had been watching, he laughed: “Yeah, yeah, she’s out now, but of course I had to watch her. Love it.”

For Blackwood, it’s a reminder of the broad spectrum of talent he has encountered throughout his career. However, his mind quickly turns to the soaps that helped establish him as a household name.

Reflecting on his time in front of the camera, he explained the lessons he learned from working in soaps. “Do you know what, when you’re doing a soap, you’re working with people that are equally as good or even better than you, yeah. Because remember, we are all actors and actresses, right? We all come from different backgrounds — some are trained, some are not trained — but you all now are on this equal plane where you have to deliver.”

Blackwood was particularly influenced by the veteran cast members on EastEnders. “When you’re watching EastEnders and you see all these new characters come in and then you see them do scenes with the veterans like Steve McFadden that plays Phil, or Diane that plays Denise — you know what I mean — these are veterans.”

“Like Diane, I can’t remember what acting school she went to, one of the top ones in the country, but she’s just… when you’re on set with her and she starts acting, you know you’ve gotta bring something. She’s just doing it because it’s what she knows — it’s natural. But when you deliver your line and then she delivers hers, you’re thinking, ‘Shit, my line was shit,’ because she was so bam-bam-bam, so in character, that she makes you internally go, ‘Yo, you see your next line? You better bring that.’”

However, it was working opposite Steve McFadden, the legendary Phil Mitchell, that left a lasting impression. “The same with Steve. You know, when I did scenes with Steve, I maybe once — if that — forgot a line.”

“And it’s not that he demanded that, he was cool, but because of the level he was on. He never messed up his lines. He’d come in, script down, everything in his head. So if they said, ‘Do another take,’ he didn’t even look back at the script. He was just bam, straight into it.”

Richard described how this professionalism influenced his own approach to acting. “So me, I’d do the same — I’d learn my lines, put the script down. And he’d see that and sometimes give me a little nod, because he understood that you came here prepared.”

“And in a weird sort of way, you’re giving the other actor or actress respect — you’re saying, ‘I’m gonna make sure that our scene, our dance, isn’t messed up by me.’ It’s a dance, you know? So when you’re both on the same level — trust me — when you finish, they’ll give you a little nod or a touch between takes that lets you know two things: number one, you delivered; and number two, I respect that you respect me.”

He added, “Actors will understand exactly what I mean when I say that. You’re saying, ‘I respect this whole scene. I respect you, who I’m working with, and I wanna make sure there’s no weak link on my side.’ That’s what I’ve learned from doing these shows.”

Even years later, Richard remains recognised for his role as Vincent Hubbard. “I love Hollyoaks, yeah — I loved Felix. But Vincent… there was something about Vincent. It was that family aspect. He was edgy, but family-driven — you knew, ‘I’ll do whatever I need to do for my family.’ Especially when you first saw him, you knew not to mess with him.”

He recalls one particularly memorable scene: “The scene with me and Fatboy, where I locked him in the cupboard and said, ‘Don’t let me tell you twice,’ that scene was about him dating my disabled sister and not taking her seriously. My thing was like, ‘Oh, so you played her, and you knew it was my sister, and you thought that was OK? Alright.’ People saw that and thought, ‘OK, he don’t care,’ but it wasn’t that — it was, ‘You deal with her correctly, otherwise you’ve got to come see me.’ People liked that, you know what I mean?”

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Asked if he would ever return to EastEnders, Blackwood was careful but optimistic. “I would never say never,” he said. “You could say, ‘No, I’m not going back,’ and block your blessings, because God might be saying, ‘Hey, you might need that to get you to there.’ So now I just say — I never say never.”

Currently, Richard is starring in ITV ’s Union Black, which airs on tonight (20 October). Created and directed by Sebastian Whyte, the programme features voices from across the Black British experience, including Llewella Gideon, ENNY, Afua Hirsch, Jazzie B, Travis Jay, KG tha Comedian, Eddie Kadi, Vanessa Kingori, Ola Labib, Slim, Wretch 32, and Curtis Walker.

Discussing why he joined the show, Richard explained, “Do you know what, with me, right, I, I, I am very — I don’t know if guilty is the right word — but I’ve always cared about my people first. I know that sounds… well, I don’t know how that sounds, but I’m not gonna apologise for it. I’ve always been, I’ve always been that way.”

Watch Union Blacks now on ITVX.

EXCLUSIVE: Richard Blackwood has enjoyed a successful career in the entertainment industry, but it was his time on EastEnders that taught him some valuable lessons about acting

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Richard Blackwood, 53, has been a fixture on UK screens for decades. The multi-talented performer has built a career spanning comedy, radio, television presenting, acting, and stage work. He is also a devoted father to his son, showcasing a more private side behind his public persona.

While many know him from his quick wit and energetic presence, Blackwood has also made a lasting impact in British soaps, portraying Vincent Hubbard in EastEnders and later Felix Westwood in Hollyoaks.

Speaking recently, he reflected on the funniest person he has ever worked with. Blackwood acknowledged that while stand-up is naturally full of comedians, there was one actor in particular who had him laughing on set.

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“Oh, it’s a good question. Do you know what, I will work with many funny people, but in terms of acting wise it would be Tameka Thompson,” he revealed.

His admiration for Tameka is not just limited to their work together. Blackwood has been keeping up with her current appearance on Celebrity Traitors, which has showcased her personality to a wider audience, before she was banished by her castmates. When asked if he had been watching, he laughed: “Yeah, yeah, she’s out now, but of course I had to watch her. Love it.”

For Blackwood, it’s a reminder of the broad spectrum of talent he has encountered throughout his career. However, his mind quickly turns to the soaps that helped establish him as a household name.

Reflecting on his time in front of the camera, he explained the lessons he learned from working in soaps. “Do you know what, when you’re doing a soap, you’re working with people that are equally as good or even better than you, yeah. Because remember, we are all actors and actresses, right? We all come from different backgrounds — some are trained, some are not trained — but you all now are on this equal plane where you have to deliver.”

Blackwood was particularly influenced by the veteran cast members on EastEnders. “When you’re watching EastEnders and you see all these new characters come in and then you see them do scenes with the veterans like Steve McFadden that plays Phil, or Diane that plays Denise — you know what I mean — these are veterans.”

“Like Diane, I can’t remember what acting school she went to, one of the top ones in the country, but she’s just… when you’re on set with her and she starts acting, you know you’ve gotta bring something. She’s just doing it because it’s what she knows — it’s natural. But when you deliver your line and then she delivers hers, you’re thinking, ‘Shit, my line was shit,’ because she was so bam-bam-bam, so in character, that she makes you internally go, ‘Yo, you see your next line? You better bring that.’”

However, it was working opposite Steve McFadden, the legendary Phil Mitchell, that left a lasting impression. “The same with Steve. You know, when I did scenes with Steve, I maybe once — if that — forgot a line.”

“And it’s not that he demanded that, he was cool, but because of the level he was on. He never messed up his lines. He’d come in, script down, everything in his head. So if they said, ‘Do another take,’ he didn’t even look back at the script. He was just bam, straight into it.”

Richard described how this professionalism influenced his own approach to acting. “So me, I’d do the same — I’d learn my lines, put the script down. And he’d see that and sometimes give me a little nod, because he understood that you came here prepared.”

“And in a weird sort of way, you’re giving the other actor or actress respect — you’re saying, ‘I’m gonna make sure that our scene, our dance, isn’t messed up by me.’ It’s a dance, you know? So when you’re both on the same level — trust me — when you finish, they’ll give you a little nod or a touch between takes that lets you know two things: number one, you delivered; and number two, I respect that you respect me.”

He added, “Actors will understand exactly what I mean when I say that. You’re saying, ‘I respect this whole scene. I respect you, who I’m working with, and I wanna make sure there’s no weak link on my side.’ That’s what I’ve learned from doing these shows.”

Even years later, Richard remains recognised for his role as Vincent Hubbard. “I love Hollyoaks, yeah — I loved Felix. But Vincent… there was something about Vincent. It was that family aspect. He was edgy, but family-driven — you knew, ‘I’ll do whatever I need to do for my family.’ Especially when you first saw him, you knew not to mess with him.”

He recalls one particularly memorable scene: “The scene with me and Fatboy, where I locked him in the cupboard and said, ‘Don’t let me tell you twice,’ that scene was about him dating my disabled sister and not taking her seriously. My thing was like, ‘Oh, so you played her, and you knew it was my sister, and you thought that was OK? Alright.’ People saw that and thought, ‘OK, he don’t care,’ but it wasn’t that — it was, ‘You deal with her correctly, otherwise you’ve got to come see me.’ People liked that, you know what I mean?”

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Asked if he would ever return to EastEnders, Blackwood was careful but optimistic. “I would never say never,” he said. “You could say, ‘No, I’m not going back,’ and block your blessings, because God might be saying, ‘Hey, you might need that to get you to there.’ So now I just say — I never say never.”

Currently, Richard is starring in ITV ’s Union Black, which airs on tonight (20 October). Created and directed by Sebastian Whyte, the programme features voices from across the Black British experience, including Llewella Gideon, ENNY, Afua Hirsch, Jazzie B, Travis Jay, KG tha Comedian, Eddie Kadi, Vanessa Kingori, Ola Labib, Slim, Wretch 32, and Curtis Walker.

Discussing why he joined the show, Richard explained, “Do you know what, with me, right, I, I, I am very — I don’t know if guilty is the right word — but I’ve always cared about my people first. I know that sounds… well, I don’t know how that sounds, but I’m not gonna apologise for it. I’ve always been, I’ve always been that way.”

Watch Union Blacks now on ITVX.