Hollyoaks stars fear soap will be axed as part of controversial Channel 4 sale

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Christine McGuinness has admitted she "would have probably run a million miles" if she met her husband Paddy McGuinness now.The 34-year-old TV personality and model opens up about the beginning of her relationship with the Top Gear host in her autobiography, A Beautiful Nightmare, which was released in November last year.Paddy, 48, and Christine first met back in 2007 after being introduced by mutual friends.READ MORE: Christine McGuinness shares cryptic post about 'believing in what you deserve'They tied the knot four years later in 2011 and the pair are parents to three children, twins Leo and Penelope, nine, and six-year-old Felicity.However, the couple have been faced with "split" rumours in recent weeks.Christine has since taken to social media to hit out at the speculation, saying that she didn't "cause this situation".In her book, the Real Housewives of Cheshire star says she was at a "different stage of my life" when she met Paddy 15 years ago.Christine penned: "Patrick lived in a normal three-bed house in Bolton, so it wasn’t too overwhelming."I wasn’t like, oh God, he’s a millionaire! It wasn’t too over the top, which I’m glad of, because I would have struggled with that."If I’d met him and he lived where we live now, I’d have probably run a million miles. What also helped me was that our relationship wasn’t full-on from the start.

Instagram can sometimes make you feel glum.From envy-inducing holiday snaps to pictures that have been filtered to “perfection”, our lives sometimes end up feeling inadequate.But thankfully there are influencers out there like Sarah Nicole Landry who are showing the reality behind glamorous posts. READ MORE: Woman exposes how influencers fake 'flawless' bikini pics using posing hacks The social media star, who uses the handle @thebirdspapaya, recently revealed it can require hundreds of takes to secure a flattering photo.She shared an image lying back in the sand with waves lapping around her legs.But in an outtake – Sarah is seen squinting as she wades through the water trying to get in position.The 34-year-old, from Ontario in Canada, admitted it would've been even tougher if shooting video content.She captioned the post: "This is why I need photos to still be a thing bc it takes 300 pics to get one good one and I can’t be like that for consecutive seconds."Sarah's post garnered 27,200 likes – and many agreed with her message.One responder wrote: "Love it! Beautiful and keeping it real as always."Another said: "I feel ya – the struggle is real! Beautiful 300th pic."A third commented: "You have no idea how much you've helped me with my body image."And a fourth added: "Thanks for letting us into the fun today."READ NEXT:

Wayne Rooney has a 'Coleen release clause' included in his DC United contract after being appointed as manager of the MLS side, it is claimed.The former Manchester United and England striker was confirmed as the club's new manager on Tuesday, returning to the club where he scored 25 goals during an 18-month spell. Unlike during his stint in the USA as a player, Rooney is not expected to be joined by his wife Coleen and their four children, who are understood to be staying in the UK.Coleen has given Rooney her blessing for him to return to the USA, but The Mirror report a special clause has been included in his deal.READ MORE: World Cup of Pundits: Vote for ultimate footy expert as Roy Keane aims to defend titleThe clause means DC United will not stand in Rooney's way if a Premier League job becomes available and he will be allowed to speak to clubs in the English top flight.A source told The Mirror: “Wayne planned summer with the family after leaving Derby County.

Love Island fans could be set to see some issues between Luca Bish and Gemma Owen as the dreaded Movie Night continues.In Friday night's episode (July 15), viewers saw the start of Movie Night, with Luca unhappy with a few things he saw from Gemma – although she has stayed loyal throughout the series.In tonight's episode (July 17), Luca confronts Gemma about a clip called "Good Bill Hunting", which sees Billy Brown talking to Gemma.READ MORE: Love Island's Jacques claims he 'couldn't contact mum for two days' after exitHe tells her: "You were entertaining it," but Gemma replies: "No, I wasn't."Fishmonger Luca gets Billy over to join them and asks if he feels like Gemma was flirting, to which Billy says: "Yeah, it was just flirty banter."Gemma then admits they did have a "flirty chat".Luca seems unhappy as he says: "But just a minute ago you said you didn't have a flirty chat, you literally said, 'I wasn't flirting.'"But Gemma assures him nothing happened, as she says: "I don't think any lines have been crossed."Now that they've declared their love for each other, will they be able to move past it?Elsewhere in Movie Night, the girls manage to win a round and select a clip called "Silence of the Dams".In the clip, Dami Hope kisses Summer Botwe, with Indiyah Polack telling him after: "Don't worry because I will deal with you later."It sounds like a tricky conversation is in store for the couple.And Ekin-Su Culculoglu has things to worry about too when she watches a clip of Davide Sanclimenti kissing Coco Lodge.She says: "He doesn't kiss me like that, Davide does not kiss me like that, I have not had a kiss that passionate from him."Afterwards, Ekin-Su and Davide have a chat at the fire pit, and he asks her: "Anything else I

Lewis Hamilton.The ex-F1 star made the remarks when talking about the British driver on a podcast in November. The 69-year-old was even barred from the British Grand Prix earlier this month, while the Mirror report a human rights group have pressed charges against Piquet, saying the Brazilian did "moral damage to black and LGBTQ+ people".Piquet did apologise for the language he used and will now have to defend his case to Brazilian judge Felipe Costa da Fonseca Gomes of the Distrito Federal court, where he could be ordered to pay out some £1.5m in damages.READ MORE: Daniel Ricciardo "working my a** off" as F1 star issues defiant message over his futureFormula One condemned the words as "unacceptable in any form and has no part in society", while Hamilton said to British GP: "I have been on the receiving end on racism and that negative and archaic narratives and undertones of discrimination. I am not sure why we are continuing to give these older people a platform."They are speaking on the sport but we are looking to go in a different direction.

TikTok users shocked after sharing her boyfriend's dramatic glow-up – as he looks like a completely different person.Kira Schmitt, who gained more than 5.5million likes on the clip, shared a throwback photo of her boyfriend.Trey Knapp used to be a skinny teenage lad, with a full head of dark hair and rectangular glasses.READ MORE: Size 16 woman defies trolls who say she can't wear tight clothes – by flaunting curvesBut Kira warned her viewers: "Never judge someone too soon – my boyfriend is proof."The video then revealed how he looks now – with a shaved head, cool goatee and muscles – displayed in a black shirt and trousers.Trey has transformed himself into an ultra-endurance sportsman.He shares images and videos from his training regime on his Instagram page for his 1,100 followers.But in the caption, Kira wrote: "It's the bald for me."TikTok users flocked to the comments to express their shock at Trey's glow-up – with some even questioning whether the two photos were the same person.One person said: "Are you sure it’s the same person?"Another commented: "Dude became someone else."A third added: "Respectfully, your boyfriend is the hottest man I’ve ever seen."A fourth quipped: "This is like buying Bitcoin in 2009. Nobody wanted it but it turned out to be a great investment."The news comes after a woman has revealed her ‘jaw-dropping’ transformation after she ditched the face fillers and bleach – amongst over cosmetic procedures.Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletterIn a TikTok clip that has racked up thousands of views, the beauty first shared several snaps from when she would alter her appearance with cosmetic enhancements.Clare appeared to use

Chester Zoo has announced it will close for two days as temperatures soar in the UK next week. A rare red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued by the Met Office as the UK swelters in the heat.

Neve Campbell is speaking out.

The mum of Jacques O’Neill has spoken out about receiving death threats which led to her moving out of her home following her son appearing on Love Island. Jacques, 23, made the dramatic decision to quit the show soon after his actions at Casa Amor where he kissed bombshell Cheyanne, which left him and the girl he was coupled up with, Paige Thorne on the rocks. Following Jacques’ turbulent time on the ITV2 dating show, his mother, Janet Wright, has revealed she received death threats and didn’t feel safe on her own at home.

Christine McGuinness and Paddy McGuinness’ marriage has hit the spotlight following recent claims “he cheated on her with co-star”. It’s alleged Christine, 34, found out about a reported kiss that happened when she was working on The Games show earlier this year. Her husband, Top Gear presenter Paddy, 48, is said to have kissed the star last year following a TV appearance.

Lady Gaga’s opening night of her highly anticipated Chromatica Ball is just hours away, and Little Monsters are already buzzing with excitement.

Lady Gaga is one of pop’s most prolific artists, and she’s released plenty of incredible studio albums across her decade-plus long career.

Toyah Willcox and her husband, King Crimson founder Robert Fripp have covered Slipknot for this week’s Sunday Lunch session – check out their performance of ‘Psychosocial’ below.The track was originally released by Slipknot as the second single to 2008’s ‘All Hope Is Gone’, while Willcox and Fripp’s reworking sees the pair perform in front of a banner that reads: “Every note is hope”.In recent weeks, the pair have had a run of rock classics, covering the likes of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ ‘Can’t Stop’, The Cranberries’ ‘Zombie’, Garbage’s ‘I Think I’m Paranoid’, Rage Against The Machine’s ‘Killing In The Name Of’, Foo Fighters’ ‘All My Life’ and Rammstein’s ‘Keine Lust’.Check out their cover of ‘Psychosocial’ below, with Fripp wearing a homemade, Corey Taylor-inspired mask while Willcox plays the electric whisk. The pair’s series has been running since 2020, when Fripp was missing live shows due to coronavirus lockdowns. Speaking to The Guardian last year about how the series began, Willcox said: “Here I am in this house with this 74-year-old husband who I really don’t want to live without.

The creators of TV global hit The Great British Bake Off will be hoping their magic touch transfers to a live audience when ‘Bake Off: The Musical’ makes its theatrical debut next week in Cheltenham, south-west England.

Nicola Adams and Ella Baig have been seen beaming as they left the hospital with their newborn in tow.The former professional boxer, 39, and Ella, 24, who recently took part in a naked bump shoot together, were photographed stepping out of the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital on Friday 15 July. New parents Nicola and Ella couldn't hide their joy as they walked up hand in hand as the former Strictly Come Dancing Star held their baby boy in a black car seat. Nicola was seen dressed in a beige suit with a white T-shirt, which she teamed with a pair of white trainers for the occasion.

Stacey Solomon's wedding preparations are well underway with the star set to marry her fiancé Joe Swash in just a matter of days. The Loose Women star, 32, and former EastEnders star Joe, 40, are due to tie the knot at the end of July at their stunning family home in Essex, which they've lovingly named Pickle Cottage.

Joe Jonas has shared a touching tribute to his wife Sophie Turner just days after the actress gave birth to the couple’s daughter. The loved up pair have welcomed their second child together, a baby girl. The Game of Thrones star, 26, reportedly gave birth to their daughter on Wednesday 13 July in a Los Angeles hospital.

Tonight's episode of Love Island will see a fuming Luca Bish confronting Gemma Owen over her "flirty" behaviour with Billy Brown in the kitchen. Friday 15 July evening's episode saw the Islanders gather around for Movie Night.

Naman Ramachandran “Luther” star Idris Elba is in talks for a £1 billion ($1.2 billion) bid for U.K. broadcaster Channel 4, according to The Sunday Times.The Sunday Times report states that Elba is in discussions with Marc Boyan, founder and CEO of marketing and communications collective, The Miroma Group. Elba is the CEO of production company Green Door Pictures, which has produced “Concrete Cowboy,” “Idris Elba’s Fight School” and “Turn Up Charlie.” Channel 4 declined to comment.

K.J. Yossman The U.K.’s most prominent television and film unions have issued a joint letter opposing the privatization of public service broadcaster Channel 4.The Federation of Entertainment Unions (FEU), which is comprised of crew union Bectu, performing arts union Equity, the National Union of Journalists, the Musicians’ Union and the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain, together represents over 120,000 creative workers in the U.K.In a letter to U.K.