First Dates' Merlin Griffiths gearing up for 'robotic' op amid cancer battle

Charlotte Dawson has revealed she's "proud" of herself for going ahead with her plans in London after sharing she's suffered a devastating miscarriage.The 29 year old, who recently gushed over her son Noah in an appreciative post, took to her Instagram feed to share a series of photos of herself glammed up for an evening at Sea Containers London in Southbank.The star looked gorgeous in a green mini dress, which featured a giant bow across the front, puffed sleeves and a high collar. Holding one side of the skirt up to the side a little, Charlotte placed one leg in front, showing off her incredible tan, as she matched the ensemble with a pair of nude knee-high boots.

Fans were thrilled when Gogglebox star Pete Sandiford joined with a returning cast member on the couch as well as his sister Sophie.

A 'despicable' boyfriend has been put behind bars after he defrauded his partner of over £20,000.

A documentary on the Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe is set to come out on Netflix this month. Fans of the star, as well as those who are curious to find out more about her story, will be among those keen to see it.

Record Store Day 2022.As part of RSD’s 15th anniversary, hundreds of exclusive physical releases – including vinyl, CD and cassette – were made available at over 260 participating indie retailers nationwide.Fans can get their hands on special records from the likes of Blur, Taylor Swift, Elvis, U2, Bring Me The Horizon, Sam Fender and Blondie.Many celebrated managing to bag ‘The Lakes’ 7″ by Swift, who is the global ambassador of Record Store Day 2022.“Still can’t believe this happened but I’m so glad to have another addition to my Taylor Swift collection, especially one of my favourite tracks for my first RSD!” one customer wrote on Twitter.Another Swift fan shared a picture of their clear vinyl of ‘The Lakes’, captioning it: “Three hours later and she’s finally mine.”Elsewhere, a third Twitter used said: “SO SO HAPPY !!!!!! I GOT IT!! after waking up at 4am for record store day I now own ‘The Lakes’ on vinyl and it is so beautiful.” You can see those tweets below.Three hours later and she’s finally mine

Last year, few movies threw audiences for a loop like Michael Sarnoski‘s feature debut, “Pig.” Nicolas Cage stars in the film as a reclusive truffle hunter who returns to Portland, where he was once a renowned chef, to figure out who stole his beloved foraging pig. Many expected another unhinged Cage performance, but instead, “Pig” showcases Cage at his most understated in a quiet film about grief and loss that expertly subverts its revenge set-up.

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo shared a touching tribute to his late son as he scored against Arsenal in his return to the pitch following the heartbreaking news of his baby son’s tragic death. The football legend, 37, returned to the Manchester United line-up for the first time since the tragic death of his baby son on Monday 18 April. The striker scored the only goal for United in the 34th minute.

Harrychella continues! Harry Styles once again brought the surprises to Coachella 2022, performing with yet another special guest: Lizzo.

A big night! After coronavirus delays, the Met Gala will continue its tradition of celebrating fashion on the first Monday in May — and the event’s secrecy continues to excite onlookers.

MOD SUN is mostly know for his relationships with Avril Lavigne and Bella Thorne, but he’s a musician as well.

Express.co.uk.The Midsomer Murders star admitted that she had experienced a rather “naughty tempation” before while on set as her character Fleur, acting opposite DCI John Barnaby star Neil Dudgeon.Annette joined Midsomer Murders back in 2019 as motorbike-riding chief pathologist Fleur Perkins.While Annette only became a part of the show in its 20th season, the ITV hit has now been running for 25 years. When asked what she thinks makes it stand the test of time, Annette replied: “I think it’s quite quirky and English because the deaths are often extraordinary and the fans like that.”Opening up about one particular murder scene featuring “naughty” Fleur, Annette admitted she got an inappropriate temptation during filming.  “One death I’ve had is by chocolate,” Annette recalled, as she referred to the season 20 episode The Lions of Causton.“It was as much as I could do not to break a bit off and eat it,” the actress admitted.She went on to explain that she felt it was “something Fleur might do” but decided against it for a rather peculiar reason.“I thought Fleur might do, but then I had to think, ‘No - of course she’d like dark chocolate.’“‘This person’s been smothered in milk chocolate and she’d prefer dark.’”Reflecting on her mischievous character, she added: “It’s the sort of naughty thing where, if it wasn’t near the body, I thought Fleur might just have a little.”When asked what it was like to be given such a fun role, Annette responded: “It’s brilliant to play an older woman who’s got a very interesting private life and who is very good at her job and can send the blokes up and intrigue them and things. “It’s terrific, you know, and there should be more - and they do exist in real life - characters like that

Anton Du Beke, 55, married his wife Hannah Summers in 2017 and the couple share two children.The Strictly judge recalled in an interview how the pair met and whether it was love at first sight.Anton will appear on The Chase tonight along with Alistair McGowan, Sarah-Jane Crawford and Adrian Edmondson.The Strictly judge spoke to Steph McGovern back in February about his relationship with Hannah and how the pair first met.He said: "I knew almost immediately that I loved her.She also loved me immediately."She was sitting across a big table at a do and I thought, 'wow she is absolutely gorgeous'."He then spoke about how he built up the courage to talk to Hannah.Anton continued: "She went off to the loo as one does. Outrageously, I followed her!"She went into the ladies and I waited outside for her.

Prince Harry told him of the “struggles” he has dealt with outside of his public life when the pair met back in 2016. In an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, the sportsman, 48, told how he and the Queen’s grandson, 37, first crossed paths at an event for the Royal Family’s Heads Together campaign back in 2016 where they candidly discussed the topic of mental health.Prince Harry hosted the barbecue for a star-studded list of athletes, who he opened up to about his mental health.Iwan recounted how, during the candid conversation, the royal admitted he had previously faced tough times.The Olympic sprinter highlighted the effect Princess Diana’s death had on her son at such a young age.Iwan told Express.co.uk: “On that day at a barbecue, he said, you know, ‘Obviously, I've struggled myself as well’.“Because you got to remember when Prince Diana died - his mother died - [Prince William and Prince Harry] were both really young boys.“So, it must be very hard for them being in the spotlight growing up, having no privacy at all.“The whole world is watching you,” the sports star concluded.Elsewhere during the interview, Iwan stressed the importance of high-profile names like Harry’s raising awareness around mental health issues.He said people like Harry and other popular names have made it “acceptable” to admit struggles.Iwan said: “I think people like Prince Harry and other high profile people have made it more acceptable to talk out.“And it is okay not to be okay.

Emma Hernan almost had a romance with Ben Affleck.

Rangers boss Gio van Bronckhorst refused to be drawn on two big calls from referee Nick Walsh in his side's win at Motherwell.

online CrocBite database, which records fatal and non-fatal crocodile attacks on humans around the world, estimates that Nile crocodiles cause 1,000 fatalities across Africa every year, though with many going unreported the true number is likely greater. Prior to Amelie, the most recent high-profile survivor on the Zambezi was Zanele Ndlovu, who lost her arm during a canoeing trip in 2018 (she married her British charity worker fiancé in a specially altered wedding dress five days later).Amelie had been waved off on her gap year last autumn by her mum, Veronika von Pfetten-Arnbach, 52, an upholsterer, and 15-year-old sister Helena.

THE Inbetweeners actor Simon Bird has teased that "anything's possible" with regard to another epic show reuniuon. The actor, 37, who played loveable Will McKenzie in the E4 comedy series, has ruled out a re-boot where the cast play older, "embarrassing parents." Yet Simon, who starred alongside Emily Atack as well as Blake Harrison, Joe Thomas and James Buckley has hinted there could be more to come.

EMMERDALE boss Laura Shaw has revealed an explosive week of episodes that will feature a flash-forward, a huge twist and a massive stunt. The special week of episodes will take place next month and will see the feud between Cain Dingle and Al Chapman reach terrifying heights.

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 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.