Coronation Street’s Kimberly Hart-Simpson strips to a swimsuit as she sips bubbly in a hot tub

James May, 59, has opened up about how he feels he could have healed the rift that led to his explosive departure from the BBC’s Top Gear. A fight behind-the-scenes spelt an end of an era for fans of the show, as James and Richard Hammond left the series when Jeremy Clarkson was axed in 2015.It was announced at the time that Clarkson’s contract wouldn’t be renewed after a "fracas" with Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon.James has now admitted that he holds no resentment towards his co-star over the incident, as the fact that the fight was “so blown up” irritated him more.The car enthusiast also revealed that he wishes he had intervened at the time to help Jeremy and Oisin reconcile.James explained in a new interview: “Looking back on it, what annoyed me was that the whole thing became so blown up.

Glastonbury to discover the BBC were broadcasting it an hour later.The Beatles legend who made history by becoming the oldest solo act to headline the global festival was scheduled to open his performance at 9.30pm on the Pyramid Stage.Fans however were left bewildered after the slot didn't appear on the BBC or on iPlayer at the right time.READ MORE: The Sugababes' Glastonbury set overcrowded as security urge fans to stay awayInstead, the broadcaster's schedule read: "Watch Paul McCartney's headline performance on the Glastonbury Channel on iPlayer and BBC One from 10.30pm."This didn't go down well with fans who flocked to social media to share their frustration after waiting all day."Umm, please @BBC can you tell us why Paul McCartney, one of the all-time greats, doesn't get live @glastonbury coverage from the start of his set?" fumed one fan.A second disgruntled music lover continued: "Disgraceful @glastonbury and @BBC, for whatever reason, can't deliver Paul McCartney live to millions of people.""So, Paul McCartney is live at #Glastonbury at half 9 but not on the BBC until half 10. That is some satellite delay.

READ MORE: Wedding guest slammed for wearing white and 'following bride around all day' One fella was left completely red-faced when he snubbed his threads to enjoy a night's sleep naked. Sharing on Reddit, the man came to light about his awkward blunder after one user asked how often people sleep naked.

West Ham might finally get their man soon after it emerged that an agreement with Jesse Lingard was close to being complete. The England international is set to leave Manchester United this month when his contract expires and there has been plenty of interest in his services.

England youth international Reece Wabara is now a fashion mogul with a staggering net worth.Wabara called time on his football career in 2017 aged 25 to focus on his Maniere De Voir brand, which has been a raging success in the years since. He's grown a net worth of £26million, which placed him joint-35th on The Sunday Times Young Rich List.He came through the ranks at Manchester City and held massive potential, with his grandfather and uncle both ex-pros.

– Brian, via emailAs we are potentially talking about months rather than years here, I think you can afford to view this issue through your mother’s eyes. If you possibly can, you should do exactly what best serves her interests in whatever time is left to her.So it follows that my advice is to take one step back, then another – and then, for good measure, a third – from this pointless feud with your sister.

Stacey Solomon ’s dad seems to be having a whale of a time on son-in-law Joe Swash ’s stag do, being filmed with swarms of women seemingly enjoying his company.The Ibiza trip has looked wild from the start with Joe’s pals such as EastEnders star Dean Gaffney, comedian Rob Beckett and ex-TOWIE star Ricky Rayment documenting the do as they go. And while Joe has been enjoying the sun, drink and banter with his mates ahead of his highly-anticipated wedding to Stacey next month, it has been Stacey’s dad who has been taking up much of the limelight.The Loose Women star’s dad was even jokingly called a “liability” by Joe in a video where he can be seen chatting to four girls in the swimming pool.

Celine Dion has a legion of fans around the world and had a sweet surprise for them over the weekend.MORE: Céline Dion celebrates amazing milestone after new tour updateWith the end of Pride Month coming near and countless parades happening over the next few days, the award-winning star sent a rare personal message on social media, revealing her newly-updated Pride playlist.She wrote: "Dance the weekend away with Celine's newly updated Pride playlist! Be loud, be proud and don't forget that love is love..."VIDEO: Celine Dion's health battle explained Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "Thank you my queen," while another wrote: "This is super." A third added: "Love is love."MORE: Celine Dion looks so different in rare family photoMORE: Celine Dion shares heartbreaking message after sad deathThe singer has been keeping a relatively low profile of late as she concentrates on getting back to full health.Recently, she updated her fans on her recovery with a message from her home, revealing that she was being forced to postpone the dates of her Europe tour once again as a result of her health issues.A post shared by Céline Dion (@celinedion)Celine Dion shared a heartfelt message about Pride MonthShe said: "Hi everyone. Well, here we are again.

BBC Breakfast presenters Luxmy Gopal and Roger Johnson presented the show and poked fun at their co-star’s outfit as he presented the weather.Owain Wyn Evans was featured during the weather forecast and had a chat with the hosts before his segment began.They commented on their fellow presenter’s bold outfit choice after Owain said it was “lovely to see them both”.READ MORE: Carol Kirkwood pays sweet tribute to BBC co-worker ahead of 'emotional' exitRoger then complimented him with: “I have to say, you were sartorially elegant when I walked in at four-o-something this morning. Do you sleep like that?”Luxmy joined in the joke and said: “Those are his pyjamas, actually.

READ MORE: Four health benefits of growing a beard that clean-shaved men need to know aboutMore often than not, men have to deal with bald patches in their moustaches that make growing out almost impossible, while those with weaker moustaches might wind up looking like teenage boys.But there are certain tips men can follow to ensure that their moustaches come out looking thick and healthy, and most importantly, incredibly manly. Here’s a few of them.

tattoo transformation won't be stopping anytime soon. Remy, who has inked almost his entire body, has been quite vocal about his journey.

mum-of-four claims her trip to celebrate her daughter's birthday was ruined after they found pubic hairs and fleas at their accommodation. Caroline Donnelly, 54, has warned tourists to avoid OPP Apartment BC7 in Liverpool after she made the grim discovery during her weekend getaway.

Love Island beauty Danica Taylor will not be returning to her day job, says her boss.The bombshell, 21, who is a professional dancer on the outside, has entered the villa and tried her best to turn the lad's heads.In an exclusive chat with the Daily Star, Danica's boss opened up about her plans for after the show.READ MORE: Love Island spoilers: Jay and Ekin-Su comes to blows as one couple turn up the heatTalking about whether Danica will be coming back to work at the dance company, director of Chica Bonita Entertainment Laura Gilchrist said: "Probably not..."I think the way she is going and the impact she's having and the risk she's taking and the things she's doing, she's so confident."She's the most confident person I've ever come across to some people that may come across as arrogant initially but she's not she is a really lovely girl."Laura also reckons that Danica could definitely make Jacques' head turn away from Paige.She said: "Oh she could, yeah definitely, definitely..."Jacques said he likes someone to keep them on his toes and she could definitely do that, she is such a vibrant person, she is just fantastic."Does her friend have a game plan or is she being authentic?"I think she's gone in knowing she needs to make an impact and she needs airtime and to get the texts or tasks she knows she needs the airtime for people to get to know her a bit more, so she does know what she's doing," she explained.The choreographer also mentioned how she thinks Gemma Owen is "gunning" for Danica after she coupled up with Luca Bish.When asked who Danica should be avoiding in the villa, Laura said: "I think Gemma is gunning for her a little bit.

The majority of Manchester United fans were left on edge on Saturday night as The Athletic dropped the bombshell that Jorge Mendes had floated the idea of Chelsea signing Cristiano Ronaldo while having a meeting with new owner Todd Boehly. The London club can, of course, offer the Portuguese star Champions League football for the coming season.

The first wife of notorious prisoner Charles Bronson says she cannot rest until his release - insisting he is 'not into crime anymore'. After years without contact, Irene Dunroe is back in touch with Bronson, over the phone and writing letters to her infamous ex.

ITV Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson has stunned fans after posing in a £3 outfit she bought from a charity shop. The soap star, who plays former sex worker Nicky Wheatley, looked miles away from her on-screen character.

Coronation Street fans best know Kimberly Hart-Simpson as Daniel's former flame Nicky Wheatley, who has been causing a stir on the cobbles as she went head-to-head with Daisy to compete for his affections.But away from the ITV soap, Kimberly has a very different career altogether, as she actually makes dresses for brands including Asos and Urban Outfitters.Kimberly is an advocate for sustainable fashion on her social media, and volunteers at her local British Heart Foundation charity shop as well as showing off the clothing bargains she picks up from thrift shops across the country.And that passion grew into upcycling her own wardrobe, making sustainable pieces for various fashion brands as well as hosting her own online store, HartWork.It all began when she invested in her first sewing machine - purchased on store credit because she couldn't afford it outright.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, Kimberly explained: "I got a sewing machine a couple of years ago, and that saved my mental health massively, because I had this thing where I could turn something that’s destined for landfill into something beautiful again."That just resonates with me in life! You’re saving the planet and working on yourself and then you see something beautiful - what’s not to love about that whole thing?"She continued: "It started off making a couple of pencil cases on the cheapest sewing machine I could find. I put it on an Argos card because I couldn’t afford to buy it outright, so for starters I decided to make a couple of things..."Then my friend Jessica Ellis from Hollyoaks was going to the Soap Awards, and she said, 'Can you make me a dress?' and I was like, 'Yeah...

Kimberly Hart-Simpson is celebrating turning 35 in style by donning her swimsuit and sipping on a glass of fizz. The Coronation Street star has been flooded with birthday wishes and compliments after sharing a new snap to Instagram on Saturday (May 28).

Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson has opened up about the messages she receives from real sex workers after playing Nicky Wheatley on the cobbles.Her character Nicky is a former sex worker who was hired by Daniel Osbourne to dress up as his late wife Sinead Tinker, before the pair finally developed a romantic attraction.Now back on the cobbles, Nicky has already been through a lot, including being fired as a teaching assistant after Max Turner found out about her old job.Struggling to find more work, her future looks fragile - but it has all been worth it to actress Kimberly.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, she admitted the response to the role has been "wonderful". She explained: "There have been a couple of organisations that have reached out to me to say thank you for [playing the role].

Coronation Street star Julia Goulding has teased the future of her on-screen stepson Max Turner amid his villain arc.The teenager has been in a world of trouble lately, accidentally spiking Amy Barlow's drink with drugs meant for his teacher Daniel Osbourne.He's done everything from breaking into Daniel's flat to exposing Nicky Wheatley as a former sex worker to impress his gang at school.Now, with Max shipped off to the Pupil Referral Unit after his expulsion from Weatherfield High, some fans have speculated he could fall in with another, worse, crowd of pals.And actress Julia, who plays Max's on-screen step-mum Shona Platt, had a few words on the upcoming storyline exclusively for Daily Star.Julia appeared at the MEN Pride of Manchester Awards, a star-studded ceremony dedicated to celebrating the city's heroes, last week, along with her Corrie co-stars Kimberly Hart-Simpson, Sair Khan and Shelley King.Also in attendance were former cast members Katie McGlynn, Victoria Ekanoye and Kym Marsh.Determined to keep tight-lipped on Max's future, Julia teased: "I couldn’t possibly tell you [what Max's future holds]. I mean, I am his stepmother so I think the sun shines out of his backside most of the time!" Speaking about her ideal Coronation Street storyline, she gushed on the red carpet: "More of the Platts, to be honest.

Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson has teased a racy OnlyFans storyline for her character Nicky Wheatley and Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson).In a chat about her character's future with Daily Star and other press, Kimberly hinted that the NSFW subscription site could be brought onto the cobbles as a way to bring the soap further into the 21st century.OnlyFans allows content creators of any kind to make money from its platform, but the site also tends to include plenty of racy shots, videos and other content.Speaking to press, Kimberly gushed: "I think Nicky and Leanne Battersby, there could be a bit of a connection there because they’ve got similar backgrounds - that’s a story there, the two of them connecting over their experiences. "As we all know, right now the sex industry - which is the longest lasting tradition - in terms of what we’ve just gone through, OnlyFans is thriving so I think it would be interesting to tap into things like that, and areas like that which are so relevant in our world now," she added.