BBC Breakfast forced into major format shake up amid Boris' Christmas Party scandal

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefHollywood franchise movies “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” and “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” have both secured April theatrical release dates in mainland China.“Transylvania” will open in Chinese cinemas on Sunday April 3, 2022, a couple of days ahead of the Qingming or Tomb Sweeping holiday on April 5. “Beasts” will open, more conventionally, on Friday, April 8.Sony missed out on a China release for “Spider Man: No Way Home,” which was the biggest film worldwide in 2021. But the confirmation represents the studio’s second Hollywood film this year to receive approval from the Chinese authorities (after “Uncharted,” set for March 14 ).

HELLO! have rounded up the most influential women in one room for a special event sponsored by F&F Clothing. We exclusively talk to Katie Piper on motherhood, having more babies and juggling it all and we get the lowdown from Dancing on Ice star Rachel Stevens on raising two girls, plus more celebrity interviews…MORE: International Women's Day 2022: 32 of the best female-founded brands we love to shop Rachel Stevens is raising two daughtersDancing on Ice star Rachel Stevens revealed what International Women's Day means to her. "I just think it's important to celebrate amazing, strong women.

RAPPER Kodak Black has begged Kim Kardashian to date him after she was declared legally single in her divorce from Kanye West. The music star, who is currently recovering from being shot in Los Angeles last month, made his feelings known on Instagram.

CORONATION Street actress Rebecca Ryan has given a glimpse inside her stunning Manchester flat where she relaxes away from the Cobbles. The Lydia Chambers star, 30, who arrived in Weatherfield in December, lives in a gorgeous pad complete with its own music room.

YESTERDAY's trip to Albert Square kick-started Gray Atkins' downfall after years of impunity. However, EastEnders fans couldn't help but notice a funny nod to the soap's new set in a scene involving Sharon Watts.

Newcastle United have reportedly opened talks with Real Madrid over a possible loan move for former Chelsea star Eden Hazard.The Belgian has had an absolutely torrid two-and-a-half year spell in Madrid and the Spanish giants are desperate to offload him at the end of the season, having decided to cut their losses.Chelsea are also considering a move, according to Spanish news outlet Defensa Central, but they are yet to make any kind of formal approach to Los Blancos, who are looking to get the bulk of Hazard's wages off their books to help fund an ambitious summer transfer window.Newcastle will be keen boost their profile in the coming window too and landing Hazard would make a serious statement, given his magnificent Premier League pedigree.The 31-year-old is reportedly earning £400,000-a-week at the Bernabeu, and getting the winger off the books could open the door for Madrid to pursue a move for Erling Haaland this summer.Kylian Mbappe is expected to join from PSG when his contract expires in a few months, but a move for Haaland likely won't be financially viable until next season, unless they can free some space on the wage bill.While any move away will only be temporary, Hazard's fate at Madrid appears to be sealed.

KILLING Eve fans were left stunned after Sandra Oh wore a rather revealing dress in the second episode of the new fourth season.  With the final series now on our screens, the gripping Killing Eve saga is hurtling to a close - and actress Sandra is certainly going out with a bang.  As the second episode began, Sandra’s character Eve can be seen showcasing her stunning hourglass figure in a backless minidress, while sporting an immaculate waist-length braid. And fans were quick to notice her elegant look, too, with many applauding the 50-year-old on Twitter for serving up a “truly beautiful” look.  Alongside an emoji of a heart, one person penned: “Can we talk about Sandra Oh in that black dress with the high ponytail braid for a minute?" Echoing their comments, someone else exclaimed: “Damn! Sandra Oh in that little black dress.

CAMILA Cabello has revealed the surprising reason why her boob fell out on national TV last night. The former Fifth Harmony singer, 25, shocked viewers of teatime staple The One Show when she accidentally flashed her nipple to millions of viewers. And it turns out she'd been partying the night before and was still feeling a little worse for wear when the mistake happened.

The Prime Minister has considered calls for a national lockdown beginning as soon as this week, according to reports.

BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker seems to be missing the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom so much so that he insisted he's heading back for the final in a 'rerun' of the BBC show.Speaking about the upcoming final on Saturday, he told co-host Sally Nugent all about the line-up for the show.Dan began the segment by announcing: "Yesterday!" as Sally, in good humour, enquired: "What were you doing yesterday, Dan?"Her co-host announced proudly: "I was back on the Strictly ballroom floor!"Sally couldn't quite believe what she was hearing, as she asked: "They let you back in? Has there been a rerun?""Yes, I'm back in.

BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker hit out at Lorraine Kelly.Lorraine, who has a show just after Good Morning Britain - BBC Breakfast's biggest rival for viewing figures - had transformed into pop princess Adele for incredible new snaps.Donning a sleek blonde wig and long scarlet false nails, Lorraine's expression definitely rivalled that of the Easy On Me hitmaker - and could definitely be mistaken for the pop legend.She donned a reflective black raincoat for the sultry snap, along with a burgundy turtleneck jumper and huge gold hoop earrings - a far cry from her usual appearance while hosting her own morning show.But Dan wasn't hugely impressed with her new look, as co-host Sally Nugent brought a newspaper segment of the transformation to his

BBC Breakfast fans had a mini culinary class as Sally Nugent shared her top tips on creating the perfect roasties just in time for Christmas.

People who come in contact with someone who has Covid-19 should take a lateral flow test every day for a week, the government has announced.

Health officials have advised “stringent national measures” are needed by next weekend to avoid Covid hospitalisations surpassing last winter’s peak, according to a leaked document.

BBC Breakfast took a tense turn when presenter Naga Munchetty slammed Sajid Javid over his government's Christmas party scandal - and why he failed to give an interview on her show.Tensions rose in the BBC studio as Naga grilled Health Secretary Sajid Javid on the lockdown scandal when he appeared on Thursday's Breakfast (December 9).During the interview, Naga confronted the senior government minister after rejected his interview slot on Wednesday's Breakfast.Presenters Jon Kay and Sally Nugent had been left fuming in the senior MP's absence as they were expecting him on the programme - and the show's usual format sees the hosts speak to ministers at 7.30am.However, the show was forced to shake up its format - following the government's

BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood got embarrassed when she awkwardly forgot her colleague's name on air.The BBC weather girl had been presenting her live weather report when she confused her co-star Jon Kay with Strictly alum Dan Walker on camera - and she looked horrified at her mistake.Carol had just been finishing off her segment, telling viewers all about what they could expect from the day, when she suffered the name-related blunder.She said: "Temperatures picking up a little bit once again, especially so in the west.

BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood squealed ‘let’s pretend that didn’t happen!’ after an embarrassing live blunder. On today's programme, Carol joined presenters Jon Kay and Sally Nugent for her weather reports.

BBC Breakfast revealed a major format change as Dan Walker was missing from the show.

BBC Breakfast's Dan Walker breaks silence following Strictly elimination after losing out to AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington in the dance off on Sunday. Speaking on Monday's show alongside Sally Nugent, Dan said: "When you've been through something like that and enjoyed every second of it...

Dan Walker has spoken out since being eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing, and his co-star Sally Nugent got rather emotional on air.The BBC presenter returned to his regular hosting spot on BBC Breakfast on Monday (December 6) - and it was the first time since leaving Strictly.Dan and his professional dance partner Nadiya Bychkova were knocked out the BBC Ballroom after losing the dance-off against AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington.To celebrate his return to the red sofa, Dan's co-star Sally wanted to show him a special montage of his Strictly performances, and was left on the verge of tears.After watching the clip of Dan's dancing, Sally admitted: "I had a lip wobble!"Dan seemed to be feeling the nostalgia already as he replied: "It's all

The first at-home treatment for Covid-19 could reportedly be offered to patients before Christmas.