Five clubs 'ready to pounce' as N'Golo Kante turns down latest Chelsea contract

BBC Breakfast viewers were left infuriated today after learning the story of a man who has been held in a secure hospital for 21 years. Over two decades ago, Tony Hickmott was sectioned after he had a mental health crisis and, despite a long fight by his family, he has not been released since. But last year, a judge criticised his detention, telling authorities to find a home near his parents, in Brighton.

THE Masked Dancer star Steph McGovern has revealed the clever trick she used to cover up her real identity on the show. The TV presenter was unmasked over the weekend - as she told fans she “absolutely loved” being on the hit ITV show.

PETE Andre paid tribute to his kids Junior and Princess last night as they attended an event together. The proud dad, who shares the teens with ex Katie Price, posted a snap of them and wrote: “I love you both beyond words.

Kerry Katona is backing her pal Michelle Heaton after the star reportedly signed up for the new series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. Kerry, 42, who appeared on the Channel 4 show last year, admitted that while it can be "really difficult", Michelle, 43, will be "brilliant". She wrote in her column: "Michelle Heaton has reportedly signed up to the next series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins and I think she would be brilliant.

Among the glitz and glamour of Chelsea, there’s one local who is determined to show life as a parent in its raw, unfiltered state. Mum-of-two Millie Mackintosh is a breath of fresh air in a social media world of edited selfies and ‘What I eat in a day’ reels. On her Instagram platform, which boasts 1.4 million followers, the 33-year-old former Made In Chelsea star speaks about relatable subjects such as body image, mental health and the struggles of motherhood.

Football legend John Fashanu is the next celebrity confirmed to be taking part in the new 2023 series of Dancing on Ice. It comes as Pasty Palmer was named as the first contestant for the hit ITV skating show during an appearance on Monday's This Morning.

Home Counties spent half of her 20s working as a steward and chef on luxury yachts, all played out before a dazzling backdrop of billionaire marinas and azure seas. She earned €40,000 tax-free at the height of that career, plus occasional four-figure cash tips, with board and lodging thrown in, enabling her to save a deposit for the flat she now lives in with her seven-month-old son Alfred. But the reality of life aboard a super-yacht was somewhat less grand than it might seem to viewers of Succession, as she reveals in her new book, Behind Ocean Lines.For beyond the banal miseries of marine existence (‘stirring a thick sauce over a lurching stove must be the perfect recipe for seasickness’), White tells of gruelling 18-hour days spent micro-cleaning bathrooms with tweezers and cotton buds, and of guests’ outrageous demands.

Example and his model wife, Erin McNaught, have split after 11 years of marriage.The 40-year-old musician has two sons – seven-year-old Evander and five-year-old Ennio – with Erin. In an emotional statement announcing the news of their separation, Example, born as Elliot Gleave, and Erin said they will be happily co-parenting in the future.The pair released a lengthy post on Instagram in which they described how their romance had come to a "natural end" after over a decade together. Alongside a picture of the pair taken today, they wrote: "At the start of the UK summer we decided to separate.

Steve Lacy has secured his first Number One single on the Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Bad Habit’.The Internet guitarist released the hit single, which features on his second solo album ‘Gemini Rights’,  at the end of June and it debuted in the top 100 in July.‘Bad Habits’ spent four weeks at Number Two behind Harry Styles’ ‘As It Was’ before knocking it off the top spot yesterday (October 3).Celebrating the achievement on Instagram, Lacy wrote: “damn i ain’t even have to change fr. we #1 babyyyyy.

Married at First Sight UK has kicked off another explosive week and there was high drama last night as Matt and Whitney returned to the group as a new couple. During a dinner party, which tend never to go as planned, Chanita asked the pair: "Are you part of intimacy club? We see how you are with each other so have you crossed that threshold in anyway?" Whitney looked at Matt and further looks were exchanged around the table before she said: "You want to know if we done the do?" There was a long pause before she gestured to her new beau and said: "I'll let Matt take that." Stroking his beard, Matt looked up considering how to answer before saying: "I came into this as a celibate person, by choice." He then added: "I am no longer celibate." Fellow couples reacted with shocked faces and knowing smiles but viewers took to Twitter to scoff at Matt's inference that his celibacy was by choice.

Elton John has added two more dates to the final leg of his global ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour.The pop legend will now play new dates at the The O2 Arena in London on May 30, 2023 and the Utilita Arena Birmingham on June 8, 2023.His tour restarts in Europe at the 3Arena in Dublin on March 28, 2023 following the completion of his stadium tour dates in North America, Australia and New Zealand. Earlier this summer he kicked off some UK dates in Norwich.Tickets for the new shows go on sale here this Friday (October 7) at 10am.

Author, podcaster, presenter, blogger, former I’m A Celeb jungle queen and patron of CoppaFeel!, Giovanna Fletcher – who aptly calls herself “life juggler” in her Instagram bio – is an inspiration for working mums. Giovanna, who has three boys – Buzz, eight, Buddy, six, and Max, four – with husband Tom Fletcher of McFly has become parenting’s voice of reason. Her honest podcast, Happy Mum, Happy Baby, has gained a huge fan following.The bubbly Essex girl has interviewed countless celebrity mums, from Kelsey Parker and Georgia Kousoulou to her most high profile mum to date, Kate Middleton, back in 2020.

Royal biographer Hugo Vickers claims that Prince Harry has looked “thoroughly miserable” since stepping down from royal duties. Hugo has penned a number of books including biographies of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and Wallis Simpson, the late Duchess of Windsor.

BTS from compulsory military service.On October 4 at the National Defence Committee’s interpellation session, Lee was asked for his opinion on a bill proposed by Kim Young-bae of the Democratic Party of Korea last month, which aims to allow pop celebrities like BTS, who have received merits from the government, to serve an alternative form of military service.According to KoreaJoongAngDaily, the defence minister stated that it is “desirable that members of BTS carry out their mandatory military service”. However, Lee also added that he would “respect the revised law if it does pass in Congress”.This follows the statement he made shortly after Kim’s bill was proposed, in which Lee said it would be “difficult” to extend this alternative [military service] programme to BTS due to “aspects of fairness on fulfilling mandatory military service”.In his original proposal, Kim suggested for existing provisions for athletes, actors, directors and classical musicians who have made a significant international impact be made available to decorated pop musicians such as BTS.

Emmerdale icon Frazer Hines has said that he doesn't think Cain Dingle is as "hard as he makes out" - and the unusual reason why.Doctor Who star Frazer, who played Joe Sugden from the very first episode of the ITV soap in 1972, revealed that he still watches Emmerdale - more than 30 years since he departed the dales.Speaking about his favourite moments from recent episodes, the star said: "Oh yes I still watch it now. I loved the Meena story.

Emmerdale icon Elizabeth Estensen has hinted at a possible return for the character, following the soap's 50th anniversary celebrations.In August, Emmerdale bosses revealed at a press conference that Elizabeth would be returning to the soap for month long anniversary episodes, alongside Aaron Dingle actor Danny Miller and Tracy Metcalfe star Amy Walsh. Speaking ahead of her return, Elizabeth has now revealed that Diane is back in the dales to see her friend Faith Dingle, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.READ NEXT: Emmerdale's 'best loved characters in peril' as devastating storm to rip through villageHowever, Diane's visit might not be the last we see of the Sugden icon, with Elizabeth saying: "Diane has a great time catching up with people in the village but she has come back especially to see Faith whom she was great friends with.

Tony Adams compared having sex with American model Caprice Bournet to taking drugs in his tell-all autobiography.The retired sportsman, 55, enjoyed a brief fling with the blonde bombshell, 50, back in 2001 just three years following the breakdown of his six-year marriage to ex-wife Jane Shea.At the time, the England player claimed there was no emotional depth in their short-lived relationship despite blowing his mind in the bedroom.READ MORE: Strictly's Janette Manrara sizzles in bikini as she poses with lookalike sisterHe first addressed his famous fling back in 2017 memoir SOBER: Football. My Story.

Meghan Markle has made a legal bid to stop her half-sister’s demands that Prince Harry should be quizzed under oath in a United States defamation case.

EastEnders never lets anyone rest and it's going to be a bumpy ride for certain residents in scenes set to air next week.EastEnders spoilers reveal that while Alfie has been trying to win Kat back since he returned to Walford, there is already a lucky lady in his life who he is preparing to marry.And Kat is floored when someone enters the Vic and reminds Alfie his wedding is the following day.READ MORE: Strictly's HRVY talks 'smoke and mirrors' romance with EastEnders' Maisie SmithMeanwhile Suki is forced to speak about working with Ranveer but is empowered by Eve and works her way through it.Later, the pair finally give into their feelings for each other and enjoy a steamy romp.Alfie is still on a mission to win Kat back and after a few words of wisdom from Freddie, he realises that a grand gesture may be all he needs.An extravagant flower display is put together by Alfie with the help of Freddie, but he doesn't get the reaction he wants when Kat finds out where the flowers came from.He later finds Kat and apologises to her, insisting their friendship is all that matters.When Kat joins Alfie in The Vic for a drink, Kat is floored when a woman enters the pub to remind Alfie that his wedding is the following day.As Alfie tries to explain to Kat that Megan is not his fiancé, he brings Kat to meet the real woman he is set to marry.Preparations for Alfie's wedding are in full swing but to no ones surprise, things don't go to plan and Kat pushes Alfie to rectify the mess he's created.Stacey watches on as Suki dismisses Eve when telling Kheerat about a business meeting that she wants him to join.Wanting to help her move on, Stacey confesses to an unimpressed Eve that she made an online dating profile for her and someone is