Dermot O'Leary runs off This Morning set with overheating iPads amid scorching heatwave

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK… Dame Joanna Lumley. The acting legend joins the panel for a special episode.An insider said: “Execs have been trying to get Joanna on the show for years.

Alison Hammond was overcome with emotion after watching a black actress perform the role of Eliza Doolittle on This Morning. The presenter openly wept as she watched talented Amara Okereke singing one of the songs from the famous musical, Wouldn’t It Be Loverly.Audrey Hepburn played the lead role in the 1964 film version of the play.READ MORE: This Morning fans baffled at Sugababes reunion as they point out issue with ITV segmentMy Fair Lady is currently in the West End and acts often perform at the end of the day time show.

Alison Hammond was back on This Morning today and things got a bit too much - but not in a bad way. The presenter was back at the helm on the ITV daytime programme on Friday (June 24) alongside Dermot O'Leary.

Sir Tom Jones during his show last night while enjoying the concert from the crowd with pals.The former This Morning star shared the cheeky admission after attending the concert in Port Eliot Estate, Cornwall.She took to Twitter to upload a picture she took of Sir Tom during his performance as she stood in the crowd just a few feet away from him.Fern captioned the shot: “The incredible Sir Tom Jones performing at the Port Eliot Estate in cornwall last night.“He was amazing! and yes of course we threw knickers!” (sic)Fans of the TV star appeared amused by the cheeky tweet as they joined in on the joke.Bazasbooks tweeted: “Pair of knickers caught in the wind and nearly knocked him off his feet. ’They’re bigger than they used to be!’”RumBaba10 said: “I’d love to have been there.

Alison Hammond reluctantly admitted that she was dating a mystery man - but she is reportedly unsure whether to share his identity with the world after her relationship status was unceremoniously outed live on TV by co-host Dermot O' Leary.The This Morning presenter is said to be increasingly "torn" over whether to disclose his name and risk the pressure of a showbiz lifestyle destroying their relationship, or continue to enjoy dating him beneath the radar.Alison, 47, has also joked that Dermot's big announcement that she was loved up meant she could no longer pose as a free agent while flirting with attractive men.Now a source close to the presenter has spoken out in a more serious way on her first major relationship since she endured a painful split five years ago."On the one hand she's so happy that she's found someone special — but on the other, she's scared her showbiz career could put pressure on the relationship," her friend revealed."She really doesn't know whether to take a big risk by going public, or try as hard as she can to keep him secret."She added to Closer magazine: "Alison doesn't want to jeopardise her 'loving relationship', but also doesn't see why she should have to keep it a secret."Express.co.uk has approached Alison's rep for comment.The TV fave was originally outed as "seeing someone" by Dermot live on ITV.During an episode of This Morning, he flirtatiously thanked his co-star for the birthday gift she'd given him and lamented that she was no longer "available".Alison hastily insisted: "What do you mean I'm not available? I am available!", but her secret was already out.Dermot hit back that he was "confused", leading her to confess that she is loved up."There is somebody in my life.

Walking The Dog, when she was overcome by her emotions, prompting the host to exclaim: "I've made Fern Britton cry!" Host Emily had been praising her resilience in times of trouble and lack of fear in moments of vulnerability - and finally described her as a "lovely woman", which prompted the waterworks from Fern.The pair had been discussing resilience in cases such as relationship breakups, causing the twice married star to confide in her about how she really felt."I think I am [resilient, but] that doesn't mean to say that I haven't had issues of confidence or anxiety," she exclaimed."In life you can't be happy every minute, every hour, every day - you can't - and life is a big endurance challenge!"Referring to her brood of four, she passionately exclaimed: "If I didn't have the children, I don't know what I'd have done.

Big Brother is set to return to our screens once again with the reboot promising to cast people who ‘represent contemporary Britain’.It's been reported that ITV is in advance talks to revive the show and wants to have the most 'interesting characters' possible.The network is keen to sign a deal to bring back the show and wants to raise it to the same popularity of the hit dating show Love Island. According to Broadcast, ITV want to have a back-to-basics approach for Big Brother and not only cast "beautiful people".The outlet reports that "Its casting will seek to reflect a slice of contemporary Britain and will be based on finding interesting characters."It is believed that former contestants from the show are being used as inspiration for the revival such as ex-nun Anna Nolan and transgender winner Nadia Almada.Originally starting on Channel 4 back in 2000, the show ran for 23 series and discovered many famous faces that we know now.This Morning stars Alison Hammond and Josie Gibson both appeared on the show with Alison starring in series three and Josie going on to win the competition in series 11.BBC DJ Adele Roberts was also on the show in series three and came in seventh place.Big Brother moved from Channel 4 to Channel 5 in 2011 but was axed five years ago by the broadcaster.However, it's looking like the show will make a return on ITV2 in Autumn 2023.It's been rumoured that Celebrity Big Brother winner Rylan Clark could be the host for the reboot as opposed to previous presenters of the show such as Emma Willis and Davina McCall.

Phillip Schofield looked happy on Father's Day as he was spoilt by his two daughters. The This Morning host was treated by Ruby and Molly on Sunday to mark the annual occasion.

Holly Willoughby was quick to comfort her This Morning co-host as Phillip Schofield momentarily burst into tears while talking to Dame Kelly Holmes about coming out. The two-time gold medal-winning Olympic champion told the world she was gay over the weekend after keeping her sexuality private for over 30 years.

The Apprentice star Karren Brady, 53, didn’t hold back while criticising Fern Britton’s ex-husband Clive Jones, to whom she was married from 1988 to 2000, before tying the knot with her now-ex-husband and This Morning co-star, Phil Vickery, 61. Karren was left seething after Fern revealed the reason behind her split from Clive - that she secretly took and passed a Mensa test, which gave her membership to the High IQ Society.An “immense rift” then occurred between the former couple when Clive didn’t pass the test with flying colours like Fern had done.According to Fern, the rift went on to spell the beginning of the end for their 12-year marriage.While discussing Fern’s comments about the demise of her marriage to the father of three of her four children, Karren wrote in her latest column: “So interesting to hear Fern Britton’s revelation that it was her success on the Mensa test that prompted her divorce from her ex-husband Clive Jones.”The businesswoman fumed: “How sad is that?” Elaborating on her opinion on the matter, Karren declared to The Sun: “If you are happy in a relationship, there is no need to out-do each other.”It comes after Fern explained why she took the Mensa test without her husband’s knowledge.Talking on the Walking The Dog with Emily Dean podcast, the author divulged: "He had this degree and I don’t [so] I secretly went off and did the Mensa."I lied, I said I was going somewhere else, and it took a day to do this test.

This Morning has dismissed reports that popular presenters Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond, who currently host the Friday slot on the ITV show, are “bickering” behind the scenes. The duo replaced previous presenters Eamonn Holmes and his wife Ruth Langsford on the Friday slot earlier this year, with it reported that the new presenting pair are not getting on.

This Morning slot last year.It has been claimed that the two have been hiding their real relationship from viewers, after it was reported by MailOnline that they struggled to “hit it off” and have been “bickering” behind the scenes.Tensions between the two have reportedly been concealed from more than 1.2 million viewers but Alison did allude to having a difficult time with Dermot, when speaking to fellow presenter Lorraine Kelly.They discussed how sometimes it doesn’t always work out when producers throw people together for shows, expecting them to just get along.She told Lorraine: “Absolutely, it was literally that though. That’s what happened to us.”A source has claimed to MailOnline: “They came from very different backgrounds.

THIS Morning has been plagued by rumours of a "secret feud" with hosts Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond "bickering" behind the scenes, it has been claimed. The duo controversially replaced Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford last year on the ITV programme’s Friday slot.

This Morning viewers think Phil Vickery threw 'shade' at Dermot O'Leary during his latest appearance on the show. The celebrity chef joined the presenter and his co-host Alison Hammond on the ITV daytime programme on Friday (June 17).

Alison Hammond was quick to get into the Friday spirit as she cracked open a beer during the opening moments of This Morning. The presenter was back fronting the show alongside Dermot O'Leary today (June 17).

This Morning fans have expressed their surprise as the latest episode 'showed a huge willy on daytime television'.Friday's show (June 17) saw regular presenter Alison Hammond host a segment which saw her visit the Cerne Giant in Dorset.The supposed 'fertility giant' depicts an ancient naked figure which is sculpted in chalk above Cerne Abbas and rumoured to have baby-making properties.As the ITV programme showed the chalk figure in all its glory, bemused fans took to Twitter to ponder whether the sculpture's well-depicted manhood was suitable for daytime television.One stunned fan wrote: "Showing willys on daytime tv [shocked emoji]."A second asked: "Did they just show a big giant c*** in that field?"Another sarcastically commented: "Lovely family friendly morning TV."A fourth said: "Why do they keep showing the bloody giant with the willy?"Commenting on the segment while back in the This Morning outside studio with her co-presenter Dermot O'Leary, Alison herself concluded: "It's a bit naughty isn't it?"The steamy segment saw Alison head to Dorset to interview local people about the giant sculpture.Earlier in the show, she and Dermot surprised viewers by revealing the entirety of Friday's episode would be hosted outside amid the current English heatwave.Alison explained: "It's fantastic because apparently temperatures are expected to rise to above thirty degrees [celsius] in some parts of the UK today."So, we've bought the sofa outside."Yet another surprise was in store for viewers as Alison reached into a coolbox at her feet.The cheeky presenter was dressed for the weather in a red maxi dress and lime green kaftan.As she grabbed a beer from inside the cooler, Alison added: "And, for me, I've got myself a little Red

Alison Hammond busted out a beer on the latest episode of This Morning as the show moved outside amid the current English heatwave.The 47-year-old presenter hosted Friday's show (June 17) alongside Dermot O'Leary.The morning programme opened with an outside musical performance from the cast of Bob Marley: The Musical and Dermot explained: "We're also going to be enjoying the sunshine with them all morning because we've taken the entire show outside."Replying to Dermot, Alison said: "It's fantastic because apparently temperatures are expected to rise to above thirty degrees [celsius] in some parts of the UK today."So, we've bought the sofa outside. "We've planned the most amazing show outside. This is al fresco.

James Middleton often keeps his private life under wraps, but as the UK basks in a miniature heatwave, he gave an insight into life with wife Alizee Thevenet.PHOTOS: James Middleton's £1.45m country home with wife Alizée is what dreams are made ofThe businessman shared an intimate photo of his wife as she lounged in an outdoor bath alongside one of the family's many dogs, Mable. The photo didn't show much of his wife's outfit, but her gorgeous blonde hair glistened in the shade as she enjoyed the cooling dip, and Mable certainly looked happy to be out of the sun's rays.WATCH: James Middleton imparts wise adviceAhead of the pair stretched out the couple's large garden which had plenty of trees dotting the horizon.READ: 8 clever celebrity heatwave hacks from Alison Hammond, Kate Garraway, Stacey Solomon & moreMORE: James Middleton shares adorable peek into Middleton family Jubilee celebrations with special tributeJames is a massive animal lover, especially with dogs, and in his caption he shared with fans some advice on how to look after their beloved pets in the high temperatures."Mable & Alizée have found a way to keep cool in this heatwave," he wrote alongside a sunshine and pawprint emoji.He added: "Tomorrow is set to be a scorcher so here are a few tips on how to keep your dogs safe & cool: Keep activities in the shade (training, picnics, walks).

Daily Mail's Weekend magazine: "There comes a point when the children are substantially off your hands and you look at each other and wonder where you’re going to go from here."Yoga-loving Fern added that her life has become more peaceful since closing the door on her relationship with Phil."People say they bounce back from a long relationship, but it takes a while," she clarified to Woman and Home magazine."The rebound is difficult. You chuck the pebble in the pond, but the ripples go on for a very long time.“It’s been a long time getting to the dawn, but I’m in another brand-new chapter and do feel it will be all right."It hasn't been easy for author and presenter Fern in the past few years.Not only did her marriage collapse, but both of her parents died too - and her torment took place against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.However the resilient star has insisted that "there is life afterwards".Recently, it emerged that Fern split from her first husband Clive Jones after he was enraged that she had sailed through an IQ test and he hadn't.Fern reported that the explosive row they had about her Mensa membership was the catalyst that caused her marriage to disintegrate.Talking on the Walking The Dog with Emily Dean podcast, she elaborated: "He had this degree and I don’t [so] I secretly went off and did the Mensa."I lied, I said I was going somewhere else, and it took a day to do this test.

Fans are very much used to seeing Holly Willoughby with her hair perfectly preened and a specially found outfit when she appears on This Morning every Monday to Thursday. However, the presenter showed off a different look before her latest TV appearance.

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