First Dates star Fred Sirieix is proud dad as daughter Andrea wows in Commonwealth Games

Lea Michele has shut down speculation that she is illiterate. The bizarre conspiracy theory originated in 2018 when Jaye Hunt and Robert Ackerman made a 40-minute video for their podcast One More Thing claiming Michele couldn't read and the theory was resurrected on TikTok earlier this year. During an interview with The New York Times published on Thursday, the 36-year-old responded to the speculation.

Kylie Jenner shared a behind-the-scenes look at a promotional shoot for the second season of her famous family's reality series, The Kardashians, on Hulu.  After posing for singular shots in a figure-hugging beige dress and her glossy raven locks in an elegant updo, the makeup mogul, 25, was joined by her daughter Stormi Webster. Following a glamorous outfit change into a skintight navy gown, she was joined on a white couch by her four-year-old little girl, who sported a white hoodie and green mermaid skirt.

ITV show, which kicks off on Saturday September 3. He explained how he decided to quit alcohol, and didn't even toast his recent engagement. Olly got down on one knee and proposed to Amelia Tank during a romantic holiday, but as it was during his year-long stint of being alcohol free, he didn't even enjoy a glass of champagne.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck caught stomach bugs just days before their wedding. The couple married at Ben's Georgia estate last month - following a Las Vegas ceremony in July - but Jennifer, 53, has revealed there were some "unexpected setbacks" ahead of their big day. She said: "It had rained at sunset every day that week.

Billy Eichner has been kicked off the dating app Tinder for the second time. Back in 2019, the Billy on the Street star revealed during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he had been removed from the platform because moderators thought he was an impersonator. Billy received an apology from company bosses at the time, but during a new interview for Variety, he shared that he had been ditched yet again.

Thousands of students are set to make a move to Manchester this September after their A-Level results landed them a spot at university. The region's biggest institutions such as the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford will welcome more newcomers onto their courses in a bid to secure a degree.

Britney Spears, 40, has been estranged from both of her sons for months, according to a report by their father Kevin Federline, who suggested that they were "embarrassed" by the string of nude photos she published online over the summer. However, 15-year-old Jayden has now revealed his tumultuous feelings about reconnecting with his mum in a brand new interview, urging her to address issues that "stop her loving her family".The troubled singer's sons were absent from her wedding to personal trainer Sam Asghari over the summer, while her 44-year-old ex-husband Kevin explained that not seeing her for months had been their decision.However, Jayden has now revealed his hopes for a reconciliation on ITV, telling of his fears for her mental well-being.He was speaking to interviewer Daphne Barak, who previously staged an intervention for Amy Winehouse during the height of her drug addiction and subsequently wrote the book, Saving Amy."I just want her to get better mentally.

Nicola Peltz, 27, and Victoria Beckham, 48, have been circulating since April when Brooklyn Beckham, 23, married the actress in a $3 million ceremony. A source added more drama today as they claimed Victoria "switched" the couple's first dance to a "mother-son" one, with the source also adding that Nicola "never intended" to wear the Victoria Beckham brand wedding dress.Since the young couple's nuptials in April, rumours of a feud between the Peltz and Beckham family have hit headlines and show no sign of stopping.This comes as a source has added new layers of the argument to a UK publication with their claims of what actually happened at the multimillion dollar wedding.The source claimed to the MailOnline: "She was always just going to let her design something.

Jeremy Clarkson has broken his silence on James May's "massive accident" earlier in the year.The Grand Tour hosts were filming for their Prime Video series in Norway when the accident occured, after James crashed into a wall at 75mph whilst driving on a naval base.The Clarkson's Farm star branded his co-star's crash a "massive accident".He went on to compare it with a crash Richard Hammond was in over a decade ago, which saw him in a two-week coma.Jeremy said: "You know when Hammond has an accident, he keeps going after the accident has begun."And this is what peple need to remember with accidents - you can roll down a road upside down and on fire for as long as you like, and it’s very unlikely you’ll get hurt."He added that it's more likely to be hurt when the vehicle comes to a "sudden stop", adding that it was the case with his co-star James.Jeremy continued: "Richard, when he went upside down, didn’t come to a sudden stop.That’s why he’s still here today.""I was standing right next to him when he crashed."I mean, 10 feet away. And I couldn’t believe how fast he was going," he added to the Evening Standard.Ricard Hammond also spoke about the crash, saying: "[James May's] taken the only thing I had left, which was crashing."It was a hell of an impact.

Sir Tom Jones, 82, was notably absent from Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations held in June and now the veteran crooner has addressed the situation.The Sex Bomb singer said he had hoped to take to the stage but there was an issue with legendary singer Dame Shirley Bassey, 85.Tom was asked to join the BBC concert at Buckingham Palace but his slot fell through after the fellow Welsh singer refused to duet with him.The crooner, who once performed with Shirley on his TV series in 1970, explained she was going to be his surprise guest at the concert.Tom has since shared things went awry when the Goldfinger hitmaker wanted her own solo slot.Speaking in a new interview, he explained: "Shirley said, 'If I don't get my own spot I am not going to do it'. It is fair enough."I thought it was a good idea.She would be the surprise guest and I would've said, 'Here is Dame Shirley Bassey to help me with the next song'."Then I would do mine and then we would do a duet.

EASTENDERS dropped a massive twist at the end of last night's episode, as Keeble gave Phil one final ultimatum. The EastEnders cop had come to the end of her rope with the local hardman, demanding he provides information on local criminals or be thrown back in jail. Phil Mitchell has been giving Keeble the run around since leaving prison, warning local criminals of her prying eyes.

First Dates waitress Laura Tott has tied the knot with her partner Sean on what she described as "the best day of our life". The paramedic and TV star took to Instagram on August 10 to post a few pictures of the wedding in Devon. "There is so much I want to write, and so many people I want to thank for the best day of our life, but for now it's honeymoon time and our time to fully unwind," Tott wrote, revealing the ceremony took place over the weekend (August 7).

Commonwealth Games.The 50-year-old star – best known as the maître d’hôtel on ITV’s First Dates – is delighted to see his 17-year-old diver daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix capture her third medal, having already won silver in the 10m synchronised platform event, and her first gold in the 10m platform diving competition.On Monday, the final last of the games saw Andrea and her partner Noah Williams triumph in the mixed discipline event as their fifth and final dive earned them 74.88 for a total of 333.06.Taking to Twitter, Fred congratulated his daughter alongside a shot of them both and a look at the learderboard.He tweeted: ‘It’s gold in the mixed #diving #10m #platform #synchro I’m crying! Andrea and Noah well done to you both (sic)’Alongside a clip of their dive, he added: ‘What a way to end #commonwealthgames’His fans were quick to send their own messages of support, with one follower writing: ‘Huge congrats. You must be a very very proud Papa, Fred.

First Dates’ maitre d' Fred Sirieix is beaming with pride once again as his diver daughter bags another Commonwealth medal. Fred was seen smiling from ear to ear on Saturday as his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix won a silver medal in the 10m synchro platform competition. Proud dad Fred, 50, was spotted in the crowd with his son Lucien (Andrea’s little brother) as he took photos of his talented teenager at Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Birmingham.

First Dates star Fred Sireix is treating his champion diver daughter to a holiday to New York City after she clinched a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games.At just 17 years old, Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix has had a stunning win at the international sports competition as she won a gold medal for Team England this week.The sports superstar – who became an Olympic diver at just 16 – topped the leaderboard at the 10m Platform in Birmingham on Thursday evening, and her dad was there to cheer her on every step of the way.The proud dad was seen supporting Andrea from the sidelines on Thursday as she easily got through the qualifying rounds to reach the finals, pictured giving thumbs up, cheering, and giving fatherly advice from the side of the pool.Now the father-of-two, best-known as the charming maitre d’hotel on the Channel 4 dating show, is planning to celebrate Andrea’s incredible win with a trip to the Big Apple.He told the Daily Mail: ‘We are going to take her to New York in September when she turns 18. We’ll spend a few days there as she’s never been.

Fred Sirieix is taking his daughter Andrea, 17, to New York after the teenager proved victorious at this year’s Commonwealth Games and was awarded gold for the Women’s Diving 10m Platform. Fred was ever the proud dad and was pictured beaming from ear-to-ear in wake of Andrea’s success at her first ever Games. The teenage diver came out on top in the preliminary round, and further secured first place in the final five dives.

Commonwealth Games. Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix, 17, managed to secure her first ever senior international gold medal as she emerged triumphant in the women’s 10 metre platform diving final.The First Dates star was on hand to support his daughter from the sidelines, as he shared several photos and videos from the audience as she competed in the event. He gave his fans a blow by blow account of the event, sharing a photo of the pool as he told his followers: ‘This is it! Let’s #goAndrea’.After her first dives, Fred tweeted: ‘Well done mon  Good luck for the final at 6pm tonight #goAndrea’.Fred was the proudest father as Andrea was crowned champion and awarded the gold medal for her efforts. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoThank you so much for all the messages congratulating Andrea. Itâs really nice. Really warming.

Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix struck gold for England in the 10m Platform diving final as her dad Fred, the face of First Dates, celebrated.

Gordon Ramsay and Fred Sirieix.The trio visited the USA city as part of their hit ITV show Gino, Gordon and Fred, causing some chaotic scenes on their journey.At one point chef Gino went so wild while in control of the vehicle they were travelling in, fellow cook Fred opted to jump out while they were moving rather than continue the journey. READ MORE: Gino D'Acampo compares Gordon Ramsay's nipples to Brussels sprouts on hilarious ITV show Gordon meanwhile was heard branding him a "crazy Italian" as he apologised to other motorists and onlookers on the famous Lombard Street known for its steep sloping tarmac and hairpin turns.Ignoring the sign that banned vehicles over three tonnes from entering in their nine-tonne truck Gino proceeded to attempt to navigate the sharp turns on the steep road.As Gino ignored the warning sign and took the turn Gordon protested: "No we can't go down there, we won't fit down there."Defying him Gino challenged: "Why can't we go down there? Of course we will fit down there."Fred was seen leaping from the vehicle as he was heard exclaiming: "I'm getting out of the car, I'm not being party to this, I'm getting out of the car."As Gino fails to navigate his way down Gordon is heard narrating saying "cars are allowed to drive safely down, but not crazy Italians."He is then seen demanding that Gino get out of the driver's seat and after reversing back up the hill as a crowd gathers to watch the chaos.Elsewhere in the show the trio were filmed getting the giggles after they consumed food laced with cannabis by-product THC.They then headed across the city to a rooftop where they took part in a gruelling yoga session with a set of young goats, giggling throughout it while still high from the edibles

First Dates is well underway, and every week fans have been delighted to see a host of new singletons looking for love during their blind dates.During each new episode, an array of daters meet up in a romantic restaurant and hope to strike up a connection as they enjoy some food together.The hit show also features a beloved cast who look after the daters, including maître d' Fred Sirieix, bar man Merlin Griffiths, and waiting staff Cici and Grant.While the staff don't actually work in the restaurant full-time, the series is actually filmed in a real life restaurant, not on a set.Here's everything you need to know about the First Dates restaurant, including who can go.Fans of the show will be pleased to find out that the First Dates venue is a real restaurant, located in Manchester.The new First Dates restaurant is called The Anthologist and can be found in St Peter's Square.For over seven years, the Channel 4 show was filmed at the Paternoster Chop House in London, but in 2021 filming moved up north.Originally, the show moved to The Refinery Spinningfields, which was also in Manchester. But after the restaurant closed down, the series was forced to relocate again.

First Dates star Fred Sirieix was beaming with pride after his daughter Andrea, 17, proved victorious at the Commonwealth Games. Andrea is competing in her first Games for England, which are currently being held in Birmingham, and performed in the Women’s Diving 10m Platform final.The teenage diver came out on top in the preliminary round, and further secured first place in the final five dives. Earlier today, Thursday 4 August, Andrea competed alongside another 11 contestants, after coming out in first place against 14 divers in the preliminary rounds.