Christine McGuinness has opened up about her emotional breakdown before Strictly The Real Full Monty. Christine Martin and Paddy McGuinness attend the National Television Awards (Image: Getty Images) Paddy McGuinness’ ex-wife, Christine, has shared a touching update, providing a moving glimpse into her family life. Speaking on John Reynolds’ Extraordinary Life Stories podcast, the former…

The Princess of Wales’s Christmas carol service features a new, very special addition this year. Kensington Palace have teased a major new addition to Princess Catherine’s Christmas carol concert which will air tonight on ITV. The Palace shared a new photograph and a new short clip on the couple’s official X account. The first post…

Strictly Come Dancing’s Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are both left amazed by their parting gifts while bowing out of the BBC show for good. The pair – who announced their joint exit earlier this year – grace the ballroom one last time in the pre-recorded Christmas special. It sees the judges – Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Anton du Beke and Motsi Mabuse – give Tess, 56, a special Christmas gift.…

Melanie Blatt opened up about her time in the upcoming Strictly Christmas special while on Tuesday’s instalment of Lorraine – admitting that she was ‘deeply uncomfortable’ throughout the process. The singer, 50, appeared on the latest episode of the ITV show to chat to step-in host Christine Lampard, 46, to chat about taking part in the festive episode. Fans will have to…

A Good Morning Britain star is leaving the show. Charlotte Hawkins bid farewell to Good Morning Britain star Richard Gaisford as he joined them on his last ever show. Richard joined Ed Balls and Charlotte Hawkins on Christmas Eve, sharing the further details on the day’s biggest news stories, including the latest updates on the…

Good Morning Britain stalwart Richard Gaisford’s heartbreaking goodbye in last show before exit Good Morning Britain viewers have flocked to social media to share tributes to Richard Gaisford, as he shared a sad goodbye during his final show live on air today Good Morning Britain viewers have flooded one star with well-wishes as he bid…

Downing Street has slapped down Nigel Farage after he called ministers ‘authoritarian control freaks’ over their plan to ban trail hunting in the Animal Welfare Strategy Downing Street has slapped down Nigel Farage after he called ministers “authoritarian control freaks” over their plan to ban trail hunting. Trail hunting sees a scent laid out for…

A senior Reform UK candidate faces fresh criticism over ‘unacceptable’ comments suggesting non-Christians should eat ‘bacon’ to prove their sincerity to the religion A senior Reform UK candidate faces fresh criticism over “unacceptable” comments suggesting non-Christians should eat “bacon” to prove their sincerity to the religion. Chris Parry, the party’s Hampshire and the Solent mayoral…

Schools standards minister Georgia Gould slapped down comments about SEND from Reform figures, which have included claims of children being ‘naughty’ and bad parenting The education minister leading efforts to overhaul the special education needs and disabilities system has criticised Reform UK for “blaming” parents. Schools standards minister Georgia Gould slapped down comments from party…

ESTHER McVEY: Our increasingly authoritarian PM shows why Labour will always be the polar opposite to the Conservatives Sir Keir Starmer is turning into a dictatorial PM, writes Esther McVey (Image: PA) One of the many problems with socialism is that behind it lies a belief that the state knows best, and the public cannot…

Keir Starmer today moved to water down Labour’s hated inheritance tax raid on farmers amid widespread rural anger. Keir Starmer (Image: Getty) Farmers and MPs have warned the “fight is not finished” following Keir Starmer’s climbdown on Labour’s “cruel and immoral” inheritance tax raid. The Government watered down Rachel Reeves’s tax grab against farmers in…

Experts said that the likelihood of Angela Rayner becoming PM is “pretty high”. Angela Rayner could be PM next year, says experts (Image: Getty) Experts have said that Angela Rayner “could be prime minister next year”, as Keir Starmer fights to remain the Labour leader. The Prime Minister has said that speculation about his leadership…

King Charles has found the ultimate “secret weapon” to handle his disgraced brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s scandal, a royal expert has claimed. The former Duke of York has long been dubbed the “black sheep” of the Royal Family due to the various scandals he’s been involved in. The last blow came earlier this autumn, when the King decided to…

British voters do not believe Sir Keir Starmer will spend next Christmas as Prime Minister, a damning new poll has revealed. A new survey by polling firm YouGov found half of Britons expect the Prime Minister will be ousted within a year, including 19 per cent who are “definite” about Sir Keir’s departure.   The…

Sir Keir Starmer has admitted “loss or hardship can feel even more acute” at Christmas just one year on from his brother’s death. Nick Starmer, Sir Keir’s younger brother, died on Boxing Day last year following his battle with cancer.   The Prime Minister made several visits to see his brother in Leeds before he…

The Princess Royal is not the hardest-working royal of 2025, but one of her brothers is. Princess Anne is not the hardest-working royal of 2025, as she has been overtaken by her brother, the King, according to new research. The Princess Royal, who has consistently held the top spot in terms of carrying out engagements…

The BBC is hiring after Tim Davie quit back in November. BBC are hiring for a new director general (Image: Getty) The BBC is on the hunt for a brand new director general – but the ideal candidate must fit some very specific requirements. It comes as Tim Davie is set to leave the position,…

Escape to the Country’s Alistair Appleton had a real challenge on his hands this week as one Loose Women star was unwilling to compromise on her vision.   Celebrity Escape to the Country returned to BBC One this evening, with presenter Alistair Appleton taking on one of his most challenging assignments yet. The BBC host…

Mrs Brown’s Boys star Brendan O’Carroll has been left ‘bemused’. Brendan O’Carroll has broken his silence (Image: Getty Images for the NTA’s) Brendan O’Carroll has expressed his astonishment at a broadcaster’s choice to scrap its live Christmas Eve programme, as fans were left devastated. The Mrs Brown’s Boys star typically co-presents the live RTÉ transmission from…