Do First Dates contestants get paid to appear on show? 5 filming secrets you never knew

Kendall Jenner is serving us lewks before the weekend begins!

Jessica Simpson shares her daughter Maxwell has some pretty famous friends.

It’s not too often a costar out-funnies Tom Hanks, but it happened tonight when the actor threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the home opener for MLB’s Cleveland Guardians.

Jon Batiste is bringing his talents to the big screen.

Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt, Showtime's   examines American leadership from the eyes of three iconic First Ladies. Premiering on Sunday, April 17,  will dive into Obama's, Ford's and Roosevelt's political and personal lives, while examining the impact the White House's women had on the nation. The new drama series is set to stream exclusively on Showtime. Sign Up for Showtime«She is all things.

body positivity influencer started her own brand.Karina Irby, from the sunny beaches of Brisbane, Australia, regularly defies trolls by sharing uplifting and unedited pics of herself on Instagram.While the 32-year-old is known for her empowering Instagram account, she also owns the brand Moana Bikini, which is all about female empowerment.Speaking exclusively to the Daily Star, Karina shared how she doesn’t let the haters win“Moana Bikini came about because I had a lot of personal insecurities and I also grew up as a little surfer girl and was addicted to swimsuits so it was always a running joke in my family that one day I should start a bikini line,” she told us.“However, uneducated at the time, I didn’t know anything about business. It took me losing my job at a local surf shop that I loved for me to look into it.“I lost my job quite abruptly and it hurt me so much.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorActor and club owner Rio Del Valle Hackford, who appeared in films and TV shows including “Jonah Hex,” “Swingers,” “Treme” and “The Mandalorian,” died Thursday in Huntington Beach, Calif. He was 52.His brother Alex Hackford said he died after an illness.Rio Hackford, who was the son of director Taylor Hackford, was remembered by friends for being a “connector of all sorts of people,” said his friend, screenwriter D.V.

Kerry Katona has spent big on a brand-new £200,000 Lamborghini Urus V8 after her Range Rover was stolen last year. The former Atomic Kitten singer was snapped in the flashy bright green motor on Friday as she ran some errands. 41-year-old Kerry looked chuffed to bits as she stepped out of the car donning a blue jumpsuit and a long black cardigan in Alderley Edge, Cheshire.The mum-of-five was left horrified in December after thieves nabbed her old car during a Christmas shopping trip.

now-newly-engaged Ben Affleck — in his versions of the superhero franchise.“It would have been the older, the more raspy, for lack of a better word,” Brolin said on MTV’s “Happy Sad Confused” podcast recently, describing how his take would have differed from Affleck’s portrayal in 2016’s “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” and 2017’s “Justice League.” He also said that the idea was “interesting” to him and claimed that the choice to instead cast Affleck, 49, wasn’t his decision, but Snyder’s.“Honestly, that would have been a fun deal,” Brolin, 54, added.

Jennifer Aniston reveals she’s stopped sleepwalking, but still struggles with insomnia.

Former Hillsong Church pastor Carl Lentz and his wife Laura have taken yet another hit to their reputation!

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Chrissy Metz is sharing all the details about her boyfriend, whom she met during the original run of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

Open House fans were left in stitches after Liam gave a cheeky wink during a couple's game of pass the ice cube. On Friday (April 15) night, Channel 4 viewers were treated to the third instalment of the social experiment which sees committed couples explore their sexual relationship at a lavish retreat.

Christine McGuinness has revealed her son was left ‘seriously underweight’ due to food sensitivities caused by is autism.The model, 34, revealed that her son Leo, eight, almost had to have a PEG tube (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) which pumps food directly into the stomach, as he was not getting the nutrients he needed from his food. She told the MailOnline that her three children, who she shares with Paddy McGuinness, 48, all have sensitivities to the taste, smell and texture of different foods, but Leo struggled the most.Christine explained: ‘We had vomit after vomit for years. It felt like we’d feed them, and then we’d clean it up to the point where Leo was seriously underweight, and it was affecting his health.’Leo, his twin Penelope, and sister Felicity, six, have all been diagnosed with autism and all have limited foods which they will eat. She added: ‘[Leo] wasn’t getting the right vitamins and we discussed putting a PEG in [the stomach], and just having that conversation at the time – I remember it being heart-breaking.’Thankfully the family was able to avoid the operation and Leo’s meals are supplemented with vitamins and milkshakes to ensure he is getting everything he needs nutritionally.Christine herself was also diagnosed with autism last year after seeing similar patterns in her own behaviour to that of her children.The Big Questions: Christine McGuinness on autism diagnosis only making sense after kidsPaddy McGuinness slams 'drop dead gorgeous' Love Island stars compared to Take Me OutWhen is Comic Relief on TV and what celebrities are taking part?She revealed that she and Paddy use music therapy to help themselves and their children relax, adding: ‘Music is an incredible thing.

funeral will take place on April 20, and Kelsey urged fans not to bring flowers but to line the streets in his honour instead. She wrote on her Instagram story: ‘Thank you for all of your love and support. It truly is getting us as a family, through the most difficult time.’Kelsey added: ‘I politely request that no flowers are sent to the church as we are doing flowers as a family.

mum has joked about her ‘traumatic’ day at work — after her five-year-old son spotted an adult toy on the pavement.Bethany Keane was walking in Edgeley, Stockport with her little boy, Zack, on Thursday (April 14) when he made the alarming discovery of a red and black butt plug with a devil's tail, Manchester Evening News reports. When Zack asked his mum what the unusual object was, Bethany had to think quickly.

First Dates bartender Merlin ­Griffiths has given a health update amid his ongoing cancer battle. The Channel 4 star announced that he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in September of last year. He told of how he was set to face a year of treatment with doctors telling him he has a 75% chance of living more than five years.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths is reportedly preparing himself for a "robotic" surgery as he continues to battle bowel cancer.The 46 year old TV favourite is best known for his role as a bartender on the popular Channel 4 show. Merlin has often been caught teasing and joking with hopeful daters on the show. He also encourages the contestants as they're shown waiting nervously at the raised bar.

First Dates has told fans that he will be having a hi-tech "robotic" operation as he battles against cancer.Merlin Griffiths, 46, shared the emotional news with fans on social media this week after being given a bowel cancer diagnosis last year.Doctors had told him he had a 75% chance of living beyond five years after they found a 4.5cm (1.7 inch) stage three tumour.The fan favourite from the Channel 4 TV programme is often praised for his calm and friendly presence while nervous participants get to know each other over a drink.Talking about his upcoming surgery, he posted on Twitter: "Operation scheduled. 3 weeks to get my s**t together.

Channel 4’s series First Dates, has shared an update on his health battle.The star was diagnosed with bowel cancer last year and has now opened up on his latest surgery.Back in September 2021, Merlin shared the news that a tumour was found.He was diagnosed with stage three cancer and was given a prognosis that he was unlikely to live beyond five years.The 46-year-old publicly shared the news as he detailed his plans to battle his cancer.Over the past few months, the star has been updating his fans on his cancer journey.Taking to Twitter on Thursday, Merlin explained how he has a new surgery booked to his 42,000 followers.He wrote: “Operation scheduled. 3 weeks to get my s**t together.“Robotic surgery, welcome to the future!”The surgery in question sees doctors use a robotic system to help with keyhole surgery, according to Cancer Research UK.They explain this allows the surgeon to sit slightly away as they watch the operation on a magnified screen.The machine has four arms, with one holding the camera, and the others holding the instruments needed for the surgery.These arms are controlled by the surgeon monitoring the operation.Following on from the update, Merlin was inundated with supportive messages from fans.Austin Ventour wrote: “Sending unlimited love Merlin.