Claire Sweeney opens up about 'wobble' after turning 50 during 'really hard' lockdown

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway has admitted that she is “desperate to be able to give a happy ending” for her husband Derek Draper, after his struggles with Covid-19 have left him needing round-the-clock care.The ITV star recently accompanied Derek on an 11,000-mile trip to Mexico, so that he could undergo cutting-edge medical treatment at a specialist clinic.Kate, 54, has kept the public up-to-date with Derek’s condition ever since he was struck down with coronavirus in March 2020, where he became so ill that doctors were forced to put him into an induced coma.Derek, also 54, did not return home for over a year and the debilitating nature of his continued illness has left him feeling suicidal at times.Kate won a National Television Award last year for Finding Derek, which documented her family’s struggles during her husband’s 13 months in hospital.Now, an eminent doctor in the States had reached out to the journalist after seeing her documentary, suggesting that he take the flight across the Atlantic.Derek had to undergo oxygen and pressure tests to check he was able to cope with the 16-hour transatlantic flight but has successfully managed to make the journey.The former lobbyist has received specialist treatment at a clinic in Monterrey and is set to return for 28 days next month, while healthcare professionals continue to monitor his brain, liver and lung function.Speaking about their trip across the pond, Kate told the Sun that her husband was “desperate to get better”.“It took weeks and weeks of planning, and when I told Derek about this place he was excited,” she said.

Many of you will have noticed that there’s been a shake-up on BBC One's Morning Live this week.The much-loved programme has relocated from London to Manchester and Kym Marsh has gained some sparkling new co-hosts in the process. Joining him, Kym and Rav Wilding are Sara Cox, Sam Quek and Kimberley Walsh. “I’m looking forward to working with Kym again,” says Gethin.

Spencer Matthews has exclusively opened up about going teetotal again after admitting having the “odd drink” didn't make him feel “good”.The former Made In Chelsea star originally quit booze back in 2018 when his wife Vogue Williams was pregnant with their first child, son Theodore, who is now three. But after indulging in the occasional drink “every so often”, the 33 year old says it made him question the point of drinking at all and go sober again.

A prisoner who had died of an undetected infection just days after his eyes suddenly turned yellow refused crucial tests which could have saved his life.

GOT7 singer BamBam has opened up about his newfound friendship with Red Velvet member Seulgi.Last December, the Thai-born K-pop idol teamed up with the Red Velvet vocalist for his single ‘Who Are You’, which appeared on his latest mini-album, ‘B’. In addition to contributing her vocals, Seulgi had also joined BamBam in the music video for the track, where the duo performed an intricate dance routine.“At first, we didn’t think about Seulgi [for the song]. We were thinking about a lot of people, but I feel like no one really matched the song until I met Seulgi from Red Velvet,” he told Rolling Stone India in a recent interview.

Good Morning Britain presenter Sean Fletcher was "working on a project" with Jamal Edwards before his tragic death.The SBTV founder tragically passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 31 from a sudden illness.Speaking on the ITV show on Tuesday, Sean confirmed he had been in talks with Jamal about working on a project to help protect their shared local community of Acton in West London. Richard Madeley asked Sean: "You were working with him on a project, weren't you?"Sean replied: "We were talking about protecting our community.

Tyson Fury - but there remains an issue to sort before the fight will be made official.The Brixton bruiser put pen to paper late on Monday night.The contracts for both Fury and Whyte were then submitted to the WBC for the heavyweight clash for April 23 right before the deadline.The bout is likely to take place at Wembley Stadium.However, there remains a significant hurdle to overcome and the WBC has been asked to resolve the issue before the fight is made official.Queensberry Promotions won the purse bids to stage the fight with a record $41m offer.It means - because of the 80-20 split - Whyte will pocket a career high pay day of £5.6m.There is a further £3.1m on offer for the winner.Fury will earn in the region of £20m for the clash.The Gypsy King has not fought in the UK since August 2018.Do you think Whyte can pull off an upset? Let us know in the comments sectionHe is currently without a British Boxing Board of Control licence. But he will apply for permission to fight like any other foreign boxer with his Nevada State Athletic Commission licence.

prison not once but twice by helicopter – and still remains at large to this day. Inspired by action movies he binged on VHS, Vassilis Palaiokostas has made millions from robbing state-owned banks and cashing in on ransoms from kidnapping industrialists.But the 55-year-old earned his nickname by generously handing out bundles of cash to the poor and needy on a regular basis, which helped him win over the respect and protection of the Greek public.

Nicole Scherzinger has stunned fans with a dramatic hair transformation. The Pussycat Doll is known for her long black tresses, but has changed things up with a choppy bob.

Kate Garraway has revealed her husband Derek Draper took a secret trip to Mexico in a bid to find hope amid his ongoing health battles following Covid-19. Derek, 54, returned home in April 2021 after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus in 2020, which has since left him battling a number of ongoing health issues.

Kate Garraway has spoken about feeling bother 'grief and hope' amid her husband's recovery.

There will be no third season of Netflix’s space drama Another Life, star Katee Sackhoff revealed on Twitter Monday. The news, which is not surprising, comes four months after the release of Season 2 on Oct. 14.

Mimi Webb's House On Fire scorches its way to the top of the Official Trending Chart today, becoming the UK's Official Number 1 Trending Song. 

Eminem and Dr. Dre have surged back up the US albums chart following the two artists’ performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show earlier this month.Eminem and Dre both performed live during the February 13 show at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California along with Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J.

OK! magazine.The actress turned 50 earlier this month, and admitted having a “wobble” upon reaching the milestone birthday.Opening up about her difficult time, Claire divulged: “I have friends saying, ‘Embrace it,’ but I'm having a right old wobble. “It suddenly seems old, but I know it's not because I feel great.”Despite her inner turmoil, Claire appeared to put her woes to one side, as she was spotted out enjoying an al fresco dinner in London's Soho on Saturday.The former soap star was in high spirits when she stepped out in a show-stopping sequin jumpsuit, and could barely contain her excitement when presented with a delicious-looking birthday cake.The Scarborough star shares six-year-old son Jaxon with former fiancé Daniel Reilly.She

IT'S the news that all Brookside fans have been waiting for - the big cast reunion. Leading the stars is Claire Sweeney, who quit the soap 18 years ago.

OK! magazine.She also spoke of playing Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago and then later as the leading lady in Shirley Valentine.When asked what Patrick was like to work with, Claire told the publication: “He was gorgeous.”She went on to speak about the presenting role that she gave up to work with the acting legend.“I gave up 60 Minute Makeover to do it and my agent said, ‘Why are you giving up 60 Minute Makeover to do this?’“And I said, ‘I have to choose between a paintbrush and Patrick Swayze - it's not rocket science!’”Claire described her turn on the stage as “great fun”.DON'T MISS...Jeremy Clarkson fires back at user amid proud post about son [INSIGHT]Piers Morgan rages at 'arrogant' Demi Lovato 'I'm triggered' [UPDATE]Stacey Dooley

With a career spanning 30 years, it’s no surprise that Claire Sweeney has picked up some incredible memories along the way. And as the actress exclusively welcomes OK! VIPs into her stunning home in London, Claire opens up about her illustrious career and shows off the special mementos from her time on the West End stage and in shows such as Brookside.

She looks amazing on OK!’s exclusive shoot, but actress and presenter Claire Sweeney admits to having a “right old wobble” about turning 50. “It’s freaking me out!” laughs the former Brookside star, who hit the milestone at the weekend.

Actress Claire Sweeney has opened the doors to her four-bedroom house in central London’s Pimlico, to give VIP Members an insight into her life.The stunning home boasts personality and features sentimental items such as a collage of Claire's career highlights which a close friend made her for her 40th birthday. Claire also showed off her "This is Your Life" book which includes pictures of her time on Brookside and even told OK! that it is an "honour" to have been given it.

Beloved Brookside actress Claire Sweeney is celebrating her 50th birthday and has been busy with new projects since rising to fame all those years ago.