Emmerdale’s Paddy star Dominic Brunt calls in sick for the first time in 25 years

Tipping Point host Ben Shephard on his toes as he appeared on the ITV Show. The star continued to make cheeky quips throughout the show, even suggesting to the host of the popular show that his mum has a crush on the TV star.

Signing off! Over the years, fans of The CW have been shocked to see their favorite actors leave hit shows before their finales.

Anton Du Beke was not prepared for one of Mark Labbett's famous insults as he appeared on The Chase Celebrity Special on Saturday (April 23).The 55-year-old was first up to face the chaser better known at The Beast on the popular quiz show.Up to his usual tricks, Mark was on fine form as he took to his seat on the gameshow while dishing out the insults to the professional dancer.The BBC ballroom expert explained that he'd met the might Beast before when he'd previously appeared on the programme and that it didn't end well.Digging his claws in while interjecting, Mark told the dancer: This is going to be just like Strictly, you haven't won that either."Looking red faced, Anton leaped to hug host Bradely Walsh declaring his feelings had been hurt.Getting back to the game, Anton wished his opponent well as they went head-to-head.The Glitzy TV personality managed to successfully answer four questions correctly in the cash builder.Putting a number of tempting offers on the table, The Beast encouraged the Anton to take a risk and play for the larger £20,000 amount.However, many of Anton's teammates urged him to take the lesser amount instead.Actor Ad Edmondson and impressionist Alistair McGown joked he wasn't good enough, while DJ Sarah-Jane Crawford backed her team mate.The Strictly star took his teams advice and played it safe - opting for the £4,000.It proved to be the right choice as Anton aced his round and made it back for the final round.In fact all stars of the celebrity special went on to have fluent and faultless games against The Beast who even admitted he "couldn't have caught any of them". With £113,000 to play for in the prize fund, it proved to be a tense match.

Arsenal that Bruno Fernandes subsequently missed. The Red Devils were beaten 3-1 by Mikel Arteta's rampant Arsenal side in the early kick-off at the Emirates Stadium.

Coronation Street. The besotted bride-to-be, played by Georgia Taylor, gets glammed up for her dream day.But as our exclusive snaps show, things take an unexpected turn when she gets into her wedding car as she realises Abi Webster (Sally Carman) is in the driving seat.It’s an intervention to stop Toyah marrying bad boy Imran Habeeb (Charlie De Melo).A show insider said: “Toyah’s friends and family aren’t happy about her marrying Imran.“They think she is making a mistake.“Abi is determined to do something about it, so she takes control of the situation and tries to stop Toyah going ahead with it.“This wedding day won’t be short of drama!”The scenes were shot close to Corrie’s set at MediaCityUK in Salford.They will air on the ITV soap this summer.Spoilers have revealed that, in coming episodes, Toyah decides to ban her sister Leanne from attending her wedding.It's not really surprising that Leanne would be having her doubts, considering the hurt that Imran has put Toyah through recently.He secretly fathered a child with Abi and then kept quiet about it for a long time.But when Leanne raises her concerns with Toyah, the bride-to-be gets defensive and tells Leanne if she doesn't support her, then she shouldn't come to the wedding.Will the Battersby girls manage to patch things up by the time it gets to the big day?By the looks of it, it doesn't seem as though Toyah takes much notice of Leanne's concerns as the pictures show her on her wedding day.But will it actually go ahead as planned?Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8.30pm on ITV For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here .

Oldham Athletic have delayed what could have been the worst day in the club's history as they are on the verge of becoming the first ex-Premier League club to fall into the depths of the English football pyramid.Oldham fans took to the pitch today to protest the owners of the football club while trailing 2-1 to Salford City as their EFL status was on the verge of being snatched from them in what has been a disappointing season for the Latics. The League Two side dropped out of the Premier League after just two seasons in the reformed top division in 1993/1994 season when they finished 21st in the table.

Britain’s Got Talent finally returns to TV screens across the nation, viewers tuned in to watch the latest string of hopefuls impress the judges Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and David Walliams.But some angry Brits are crying foul, as show bosses defend accusations of a fix.From experience on the coveted West End, ties to Hollywood movie soundtracks and million-dollar deals on streaming giant Amazon Prime, let’s take a look at some of the show’s biggest fix accusations as the new series gets underway…Fans branded 89-year-old veteran Colin Thackery's win a fix after escapologist Jonathan Goodwin didn't place in the top three despite being buried alive. Jonathan left viewers horrified when he risked suffocation in a case full of gravel, yet Colin won the most votes after the finale in a huge controversy.The crooner sang We'll Meet Again during his semi-final performance, as images of him and his wife - who died from breast cancer in 2016 - were shown on the screen behind him.Viewers flocked to Twitter to voice their frustration, writing: "Can’t believe Colin won.

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has taken aim at Wayne Rooney almost eight years on from a dive that earned Manchester United a penalty against Arsenal during a heated clash at Old Trafford that brought an end to the Gunners' unbeaten record that remains the longest in the Premier League history.Speaking to Sky Sports, the former Arsenal forward who enjoyed two stints at the North London club has reminisced over one game where the current Derby County manager dived to win a decisive penalty in a match at Old Trafford. Speaking openly, the 44-year-old admitted the Red Devils played better than the Gooners but felt hard done by when Rooney went over with being touched. The game finished 2-0 on the day, with Ruud van Nistelrooy opening up the scoring from the spot 73 minutes before Wanye Rooney twisted the dagger in the third minute of injury time.

food in 27 years, scientists have warned. They have launched a doomsday countdown and say we have exactly 27 years and 251 days left as of Sunday ( April 24).Sociobiologist Edward Wilson explained we would need two planet Earths to feed the current need, adding: “There are limits to Earth’s capacity to feed humanity.“Even if everyone on the planet agreed to become vegetarian, the world’s farmland could not support the need.

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This story originally appeared on  They say the grass is always greener… and that’s definitely true for 2022’s spring  haircut trends. Where winter was about , full, and , this season is a little heavier on the grooming.Lots of us are looking for a that feels light, airy and ready for the sunshine, which is why some of our favorite classics have had a breezy twist.

Thandiwe Newton has sparked concern among her fans after sharing a photo inside a hospital.The 49 year old, who recently looked stunning at the BAFTAs, took to her Instagram stories to post a snap of a mother and son, which she wrote over: "Witnessing tender moment between mother and son". She then explained why she was there in the first place as she added: "In ER 'cause I got some stupid bit of glass in my foot [rolling eyes emoji] Ouch though".Thandiwe's trip to the hospital comes just days after it was reported she split from her husband of 24 years Ol Parker following her dramatic exit from the Magic Mike franchise recently.

Good Will Hunting star told Diane Sawyer that he was “,” specifically dating apps. “I know people who are on them and they have a fun time, but not me," he said at the time.

Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox make their way to their car at Catch LA on Friday night (April 22) in West Hollywood, Calif.

Ireland Baldwin is clearly not a fan of Amber Heard and she’s making her feelings known amid the actress’ trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp.

This Morning presenter Fern Britton has told how she's "not taking s**t from anybody" as she reflects on her split from her ITV husband Phil Vickery. One of TV's golden couple's, Phil and Fern caused shockwaves when they announced they were going their separate ways in January 2020.

Emmerdale fans have begun making a public plea to the ITV soap's favourite Eli Dingle to return. Fans are hoping Eli, last played by Joe Gilgun before he departed in 2010, will make a comeback to the Dales to by his brother Marlon's side. Marlon's life changed forever after he proposed to Rhona Goskirk last week.

Emmerdale fans are sure that Paddy Kirk could be set for an affair - but they can't decide which character he'll end up cheating with.Paddy is currently in a relationship with Chas, after the pair welcomed a daughter, Eve, together.But fans have now spotted chemistry sparking between Paddy and a range of other characters, while his romance with Chas seems to be on the rocks after various Dingle fall outs.Some are sure Paddy will cheat with Vanessa Woodfield, who is currently single but still upset about her split from Charity. Though Vanessa's new "love interest" could have just been introduced in the form of newcomer Suzy, there could be another twist in store yet.Paddy and Vanessa began to grow closer as they chatted about Charity, with Paddy reaching out to reassure her.Meanwhile, other fans are certain it could be Rhona Goskirk Paddy is lusting after - after her fiancé Marlon suffered a stroke which left him in hospital, unable to speak or move freely.Paddy and Rhona are already exes, and with Paddy also struggling to come to terms with his best friend's illness, could he step over the line and give Rhona a shoulder to cry on?Another third of fans think they've spotted a vital sign that things could be heating up between Paddy and his ex Mandy, after sparks flew between them in the salon.Mandy and Paddy originally tied the knot back in 1999, just a year after she split from her hubby - and own cousin - Butch.However, things turned sour for the couple after Mandy began an affair with her sick father's nurse while on trips to Southampton, bringing an end to their marriage.Since Mandy returned to the village, she has been reminiscing about the old days with her beau...

Emmerdale's lovable Paddy Kirk, played by Dominic Brunt, has been a constant presence on the ITV soap for a quarter of a century - longer than some of the show's younger viewers have been alive. Yet when he fell prey to coronavirus, he was forced to step back from the job he loves and take sick leave.A deflated Dominic confessed his frustration on Twitter, lamenting that he had caught the virus despite being "ridiculously careful"."After 25 years at @emmerdale without a single day off, I have succumbed to the dreaded ‘rona," he wrote."I have been ridiculously careful but tomorrow will be be the first time in a quarter of a century."Now THAT p***es me off.

Emmerdale star Dominic Brunt must have broken some kind of record as after 25 years working on the ITV soap he's had to call in sick for the first time. Viewers best know the actor for playing Paddy Kirk in the ITV soap, making his debut in the role back in February 1997 when his character was brought in as a locum for Zoe Tate at the veterinary surgery.

Emmerdale fans fume as Paddy Kirk refuses to visit best friend Marlon Dingle as he continues to recover a life-changing stroke.During Monday’s instalment of the popular ITV soap, the beloved vet made every attempt to avoid visiting his pal who is slowly adjusting to the dramatic effects of his devastating illness.Just moments after the lovesick landlord announced his engagement to Rhona Kirk the long-time soap favourite he collapsed as doctors confirmed he may feel the effects of his stroke for some time.Viewers have been left heartbroken as they watched the devastating scenes unfold as the usually independent chef was desperately reliant on the aid of his friends and family.And it’s fair to say fans were furious at his best friend for his lack of support when he needs it most as they flooded to Twitter to share their thoughts on his shameful avoidance online.This is a live TV story and is constantly being notes updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply