Emily Maitlis reveals Dominic Cummings sent her supportive text after her Newsnight speech

They grow up so fast! Katy Perry, 37, and Orlando Bloom’s, 45, one-year-old baby girl Daisy Dove is already walking on her own! The adorable tot was spotted marching alongside her American Idol judge mom during a field trip to the Botanical Gardens in Katy’s hometown of Santa Barbara on Saturday (Feb. 19).

Countryfile star revealed what is the "essential" element to his successful and happy relationship.Adam has always preferred to keep his family out of the spotlight, with not much known about his relationship with his wife.The couple have two children together, Ella and Alfie.Alfie is in his late teens, while Ella is in her early twenties at university.Speaking to the Mail Online back in 2016, Adam was asked what the secret is to a happy relationship.He replied: "Being able to laugh together is essential."Adam previously revealed that it was his partner Charlie that convinced him to go for the Countryfile job.He told the Mirror in 2020: "Countryfile did a presenter search, and although I wasn't bothered, my partner nagged me about it, as she thought I'd be really good."After lots of auditions, I ended up getting the job."At first, I was only working once a month, then when it went prime time, the viewing figures went up to six million, and that was that."The 56-year-old revealed he had come close to losing his home, his farm and his livelihood during the disastrous foot-and-mouth disease back in 2001.The farmer explained that he was on the brink of financial collapse, nearly losing everything.This was when Charlie nagged Adam to take the Countryfile job to sort out this crisis.Adam told the Telegraph in 2016: "The worst time was in 2001 – we'd invested heavily in Cotswold Farm Park, then foot-and-mouth hit just before we opened."The bank closed in and wanted their money.

When asked what he thought helped him improve on opening up on his feelings, Connor said that it was being surrounded by "the best people."The singer said that he "felt bad" for feeling this way, as he wanted to have the best time with his bandmates.Connor said that he was extremely "swept of his feet" when in the early days of The Vamps due to excessive touring.But he added he didn't want to sound "ungrateful" as the experience was amazing.He said: "After Can We Dance happened we were mega busy.

Dancing on Ice star Chemmy Alcott has opened up on the horrific injuries she's sustained over the course of her skiing career, insisting that she wears them with "pride".Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the Ski Sunday presenter, 39, candidly discussed accidents she's suffered throughout her ski career, which she says she's "proud" of, as it shows she "pushed herself to the limit" while competing.The Alpine ski racer broke her neck skiing when she was just 11, which saw her have two vertebrae fused together.Altogether, she has broken 47 bones, including shattering her right leg in an 80mph accident, and a compound fracture of her fibula and open fraction of her tibia.Chemmy's right leg has a 15-inch metal pin and nine screws through the bone and she's undergone surgery for Anterior Cruciate Ligament tears.But when asked why she kept skiing in spite of her injuries, Chemmy gushed over her passion for the winter sport.She said: "I think the knowledge that the grass isn't greener, that I was able to make a small career out of something that I love doing, which is the most incredible job in the world."Actually, I'm really proud of all the injuries I had."Because all the injuries were proof that I was willing and confident enough to take risks," she added.The sportswoman told how she went through a phase of being too careful on the slopes which, while she didn't injure herself, affected her performance.Chemmy explained: "Actually I was healthiest in my twenties when I didn't break anything."It's because I was skiing within myself and I had a fear of failure."So I was choosing to go 80 per cent and keeping 20 per cent in my back pocket," she said.Chemmy went on to say how her scars reflected a time when she didn't hold

Dancing on Ice star Ria Hebden has told how she was left panicking over a missing element during her performance on the first week of the show.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the Lorraine presenter, 39, spoke of her panic at not having had time to practice her first performance with partner Lukasz Rozycki and a prop they were planning on using.Speaking just days before she took to the ice, Ria spoke out about dealing with elements of the show that were "out of her control".Ria said: "We have a prop, a major prop that we're using in our opening number and it only arrived today."Not giving any clues about what the prop is away, the Dancing On Ice contestant told how she only has a few days practice with the item.She admitted: "I was really anxious about it last week as it does feature in the performance and it hasn't arrived."But it's been much better now it's here and I can get familiar with it."I'm relieved, excited and relieved!" she added.However, the star also said she had yet to see the outfit she'll be wearing during the first live show.Ria explained: "I still haven't seen my outfit yet, I'm like, 'What's happening?!'"It's very surreal, all these elements are completely out of my control."You just have to kind of surrender to them," she admitted.The Lorraine star was eliminated from the show on movie week following a skate-off with S Club star Rachel Stevens and her partner Brendyn Hatfield.The same week, Kimberly Wyatt was awarded the high score of 34 following her routine to The Greatest Show.Taking to social media to address her exit, the star told how she was "proud" of what she had achieved, having previously revealed that she'd had no skating experience.After thanking her fans for their messages of

Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis, 49, has spoken out after Norman Smith, 61, announced he would be stepping down from his role hosting Today and Yesterday in Parliament on BBC Radio 4. News of the BBC journalist’s departure was shared by fellow political journalist Joe Murphy, who tweeted in view of his 34,000 followers: “For more years than I can count, the 6.35am political summary by Norman Smith has provided priceless moments of clarity, calm and insight. “@BBCr4today just announced that it is his last day.“I will miss @BBCNormanS's scoops and sanity in equal measure.

Newsnight editor Esme Wren and presenter Emily Maitlis, 49, have reflected on their reactions to the interview the latter conducted with Prince Andrew about his links to the now deceased American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Simon Rimmer, 57, shared a picture of himself excitedly poking his tongue out for the camera as he cooked for customers at his Greens restaurant in Manchester earlier this week.The presenter could be seen standing in the kitchen while wearing an apron in preparation for the fully-booked day ahead.In view of his 271,000 Twitter followers, he wrote: “Here we go full house @greensveggie tonight.”One of his fans commented: “Good luck - and do you NEVER age? x.”But seemingly disagreeing with the latter, Simon replied: “I looked old 20 years ago Lyd x.”The person in question responded to the chef shutting down his ageing remark.Emily Maitlis details 'surreal' text from Dominic CummingsOther fans flocked to Simon’s post to send their support to

Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan, 55, and fellow journalist Emily Maitlis, 49, often end up having “massive rows” when they meet up for dinner.The revelation comes after Newsnight host Emily opened up about her arguments with the opinionated star while commenting on their friendship. The BBC star explained that although she and Piers tend to clash and frequently have disagreements, he is “incredibly loyal”.Speaking in the September issue of Tatler, Emily said: “I think of Piers as someone who’s incredibly loyal. “I know if I was in prison, Piers Morgan would come and see me.

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Emily Maitlis has lifted the lid on her rocky friendship with Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan.

Tatler, Emily revealed: "[Dominic Cummings] sent me a text of support.

Emily Maitlis has revealed that she received a "text of support" from Number 10 chief adviser Dominic Cummings after she accused him of breaking lockdown rules in a controversial Newsnight speech.

Tatler, Emily detailed their correspondence: "[Dominic Cummings] sent me a text of support."It was peak surreal getting a message of support from him in the middle of all the crazy stuff."The BBC favourite went on to discuss the public response she received after her appearance."I think that was the biggest I’ve had – more than Andrew, more than anything."I was overwhelmed by it; I wasn’t expecting such a flood of warmth."During her Newsnight episode, Emily said Mr Cummings had "broken the rules" when he travelled from London to Durham during lockdown with his family.Emily said at the time: "The country can see that, and it's shocking the Government cannot."After the journalist's interview, the BBC shared a statement to announce that

Prince Andrew's team was initially happy with his disastrous Newsnight interview, presenter Emily Maitlis has revealed.

Radio Times. "At the time, I felt like a father standing outside the labour ward waiting to hear news,” she recalled.Fortunately, this was not the case as Prince Andrew sat down with Emily for an in-depth discussion.The interview - which took a year to plan - was aired to viewers last year.Emily admitted she knew her interview with Prince Andrew would be "explosive" within minutes of their chat.“First, he was tackling the subject matter head on," the Newsnight presenter said as an example.The BBC Two host explained the "level of detail" within the interview was "unlike anything I was expecting".She added: "It was just astonishing to be in that room listening.

Johnson did drop the chief nursing officer of England from a Downing Street briefing because she was critical of Dominic Cumming’s decision to break lockdown rules. Ruth May, the chief nursing officer, confirmed that she was suddenly pulled from a media briefing at the height of the Cummings controversy.

Dominic Cummings aims to rip the heart out of the Army Air Corps, the Sunday Mirror believes.

Piers Morgan has sparked Ofcom complaints once again while presenting Good Morning Britain. On his final day of presenting the ITV breakfast show before he went on holiday for a lengthy summer break, the 55-year-old controversial star made sure he went out with a bang.