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Phillip Schofield couldn't have looked any happier as he attended his first Pride event since going public with his sexuality two years ago.The host of This Morning, 60, attended the London celebrations on Saturday, 2 July, along with his ITV colleagues.The capital's streets were awash with rainbows, glitter and sequins as the parade began at Hyde Park Corner and carried on into Trafalgar Square, before finishing at Whitehall Palace. It's believed more than a million people joined in on the event and, judging by Phil's collection of snaps, it's likely he'll be joining the same people next year.

London Pride, wearing denim shorts, a black top and a colourful kimono with a rainbow flag trim at the bottom. Dame Kelly completed the look with sunglasses and a black cross-body bag which also featured a rainbow stripe down the middle. Addressing the crowd, Dame Kelly insisted she would never live ‘behind that curtain’ again.She explained: ‘For those that don’t know me, I am an honorary colonel with the Royal Armoured Corps Training Regiment, I am a Dame Commander of The British Empire, I am the first British woman in the history of the Olympic Games to win two gold medals at the same games, I am mixed race and I am also a gay woman.‘For 34 years I have never been able to say those words until two weeks ago due to the fear of judgment and retribution that was instilled in me since the age of 18 because the laws in the military and being in the public eye didn’t allow me to do it.’She thanked fans for their support since coming out, adding: ‘All I can definitely say now is I’m 52, I’m never going to live behind that curtain again.’The sportswoman was joined by Alison Hammond and Phillip Schofield, who both wore white T-shirts with the ITV logo in rainbow colours. Dame Kelly had publicly come out as gay just two weeks beforehand, having felt she had to hide her sexuality for 34 years for fear of persecution.She revealed that she had first realised she was gay at the age of 17 in 1988 when she kissed a female comrade while was a soldier in the Women’s Royal Army Corps.The sports star revealed that she kept her sexuality hidden for fear of being persecuted as same-sex relationships were banned in the force, but it was the pandemic that spurred her on that it was finally time to be her ‘real self’ after having breakdowns

Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman has given an insight into how she’s feeling after turning 50 in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The presenter described how she felt as if she was “falling apart” having reached the milestone.Claudia recently teamed up with her Strictly co-star Tess Daly, 53, to promote Boots No7 Pro Derm Scan, which helps people of all ages get the most out of their skincare routine. The new diagnostic service aims to give customers accurate skincare and cosmetic recommendations based on an up-close scan of their skin.Speaking about the futuristic scanning process, Claudia shared her thoughts on the results.“I thought it was gonna hurt and it didn't - and it was really quick,” she revealed excitedly. “And bearing in mind I've got like minus 15 eyesight, I've never seen anything that close up in my life. “I don't even know what I look like now.So I just couldn't believe that! It's a real life scanner.“I’m definitely lined.

THIS Morning host Alison Hammond was left red-faced after her boobs went flying in a terrifying high-speed car race. The 47-year-old suffered a wardrobe malfunction with Australian F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo at Silverstone.

Josie Gibson has poured cold water over rumours of a feud between This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, telling OK!: “They really do get on!” The 37 year old, who is a regular on the ITV daytime show and has hosted alongside Alison in the past, insisted: "Those two are like brother and sister! "I don’t know what’s been written but they really do get on. Dermot worships Alison and Alison loves Dermot.” Proving that their friendship is genuine away from the cameras, Josie even revealed that Alison recently bought Dermot a lavish gift, saying: “She bought him a lovely watch not long ago, and they go round each other’s houses for dinner.

EAMONN Holmes has revealed the emotional reason he doesn't watch This Morning. The presenter, 62, left the daytime TV show in December after hosting alongside wife Ruth Langsford for 15 years - before their Friday slot was given to Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.

PHILLIP Schofield was left fuming on today’s This Morning after he found out Alison Hammond had landed his dream segment. At the end of the show, a trailer aired teasing Alison going to the visit the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Friday.

Strictly Come Dancing after accidentally slipping up while on The One Show. The 50-year-old, alongside Tess Daly, presents the celebrity dancing competition every September and will do so again when the 2022 series kicks off later this year. And though Claudia and Tess will remain familiar faces, the show will look a little bit different when it returns to our screens this autumn.READ MORE: Mary Berry rules out Strictly Come Dancing despite close friendship with hostThat's because three household names have departed the show in the time off the air.

LOVE Island's Gemma Owen's romance with Luca was 'on the rocks' after a blazing row with Ekin-Su. Gemma admitted her head could be turned by a new guy, though stressed it was unlikely. It came as Paige picked Jacques over Jay after Jacques poured his heart out to her about his true feelings.

MICHELLE Keegan looked worlds apart from her glamorous Essex self on the set of new BBC drama Ten Pound Poms as she filmed in Australia. Pictured working on the six-part period drama for the first time, Michelle swapped fancy frocks and gymwear for more conservative garments.

MICHELLE Keegan showed off her incredible abs as she sunbathed in a bikini on her trip to Australia. The former Corrie and Our Girl actress, 35, is there for work but, she explained, took a trip by herself to explore the north of the country.

Alison Hammond has revealed she used comedy as a form of protection from bullies at school after being teased for not being able to read. The This Morning presenter, 47, admitted she didn’t always find it easy to read, which meant that she had to develop her quick-witted side to clap back at the bullies.Revealing what she was like at school, Alison explained: ‘I was still quite funny, but it was actually quite… maybe a little bit quieter, always trying to… just not knowing really where I fitted in really and who were my people at the time. ‘But, you know, I was still a little bit loud and, I think, like I said, I struggled with my reading so that was my insecurity. ‘So, if anything, I probably used my comedy and the fact that I was quite funny and quick off the cuff to kind of protect myself. ‘I was a big girl as well, so I did get a little bit of teasing and stuff like that.

Ukraine, four months after Russia invaded the country.Pete Doherty and bandmates are celebrating 20 years since the release of their debut album Up the Bracket this year and headlined The Other Stage at the famous festival as part of the celebrations.But ahead of their performance, the group played a video from Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy who pleaded with music lovers to "spread truth".READ MORE: Melanie C teases Spice Girls performance with Victoria at GlastonburyZelenskyyurged those at the festival to raise awareness for their charity United24 over the course of the weekend and encouraged them to put pressure on politicians.During a break in The Gold Old Days, Pete led the crowd and chanted "Volodymyr Zelensky" to the tine of Seven Nation Army by The White Strips, which later returned at the closing of their set.Meanwhile, drummer Gary Powell started the cheer: "We love you Ukraine, we do – oh Ukraine we love you!" sending the audience wild.He said: "Greetings, Glastonbury! The festival resumes this year after a two-year break, the pandemic has put on hold the lives of millions of people around the world but has not broken."We, in Ukraine, would also like to live the life as we used to and enjoy the freedom and this wonderful summer. But we cannot do that because the most terrible has happened – Russia has stolen our peace."We will not let Russia's war break us, and we want to stop the war before it ruins people's lives in other countries of Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America – they are all under threat now.

Mel C joined Blossoms on stage this afternoon (June 24) to cover the Spice Girls‘ ‘Spice Up Your Life’.The Stockport band were playing at The Other Stage when they were joined by the Spice Girl: “Since it’s technically the 50th anniversary, we thought we’d do something a little bit special,” frontman Tom Ogden said. “Do we have any Spice Girls fans in the house? OK would you please welcome to the stage Melanie C aka Sporty Spice.”As Mel C joined the band on stage, Ogden asked her: “Right are we gonna do it? Excuse my attempt at the moves, but you’ve got it.” Watch footage below from the unlikely collaboration.Blossoms just brought Mel C on ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NLa1Ci20dX— Tom Copley (@tomcopley) June 24, 2022Blossoms have just been joined by a very special guest to play Spice Up Your Life.This is Mel C’s #Glastonbury and we’re just living in it.

RuPaul's Drag Race winner Blu Hydrangea, 26, has confessed which Love Island stars' they view as the most "dangerous". Blu, who is the drag stage name of Joshua Cargill, exclusively spoke to Daily Star and revealed bombshell ladies Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, 27, and Danica Taylor, 21, to be this year's most fiery Islanders.

Alison Hammond was overcome with emotion after watching a black actress perform the role of Eliza Doolittle on This Morning. The presenter openly wept as she watched talented Amara Okereke singing one of the songs from the famous musical, Wouldn’t It Be Loverly.Audrey Hepburn played the lead role in the 1964 film version of the play.READ MORE: This Morning fans baffled at Sugababes reunion as they point out issue with ITV segmentMy Fair Lady is currently in the West End and acts often perform at the end of the day time show.

Mark Sutherland Glastonbury Festival — the biggest live music event in Europe — gets into full swing today, for the first time since 2019.There will be 200,000 people on site in Somerset, in the west of England, watching thousands of performances across 93 different stages, including headliners Billie Eilish, Sir Paul McCartney and Kendrick Lamar, and Diana Ross in the highly prized Sunday afternoon ‘legends’ slot.And yet, somehow, Glastonbury is even bigger than those numbers suggest. First held in 1970 – when 1,500 hippies got free milk in exchange for their £1 entrance fee – the festival has developed into a national and international institution, as much a part of the traditional British summer as Wimbledon.

Strictly Come Dancing's Claudia Winkleman has apologised to former professional dancer Kristina Rihanoff after revealing that she and Ben Cohen began their romance whilst participating in the dance show back in 2013.MORE: Claudia Winkleman reveals surprising Strictly Come Dancing secret you never knewClaudia, 50, made the comment on Monday, whilst recording Friday's edition of The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan on Channel 4.WATCH: Tess Daly & Claudia Winkleman's 5 Style Lessons"The couple I knew had got together were Ben and Kristina," Claudia revealed, according to MailOnline's Richard Eden.READ: 'Heartbroken' Claudia Winkleman struggling to come to terms with separation from eldest sonRELATED: Claudia Winkleman urged to go to the doctor amid this worrying symptomFollowing Claudia's comments, Kristina threatened to take legal action against the presenter but was soon contacted with a heartfelt apology. Kristina and Ben began their relationship in 2014In the message, seen by Richard Eden, Claudia reveals she is "so, so sorry," before clarifying that she misunderstood the question she was asked on stage."I thought the question was about who has found long-time love [via Strictly]," she wrote.Kristina and Ben were partnered together in the 2013 series of Strictly and made headlines when they embarked on a relationship a year later, in 2014, following the end of his marriage to Abby, his wife of 11 years.At the time, Abby spoke of the betrayal to a newspaper and branded Kristina "a [explicit] Russian dancer", something she has since confessed she deeply regrets.

Alison Hammond reluctantly admitted that she was dating a mystery man - but she is reportedly unsure whether to share his identity with the world after her relationship status was unceremoniously outed live on TV by co-host Dermot O' Leary.The This Morning presenter is said to be increasingly "torn" over whether to disclose his name and risk the pressure of a showbiz lifestyle destroying their relationship, or continue to enjoy dating him beneath the radar.Alison, 47, has also joked that Dermot's big announcement that she was loved up meant she could no longer pose as a free agent while flirting with attractive men.Now a source close to the presenter has spoken out in a more serious way on her first major relationship since she endured a painful split five years ago."On the one hand she's so happy that she's found someone special — but on the other, she's scared her showbiz career could put pressure on the relationship," her friend revealed."She really doesn't know whether to take a big risk by going public, or try as hard as she can to keep him secret."She added to Closer magazine: "Alison doesn't want to jeopardise her 'loving relationship', but also doesn't see why she should have to keep it a secret."Express.co.uk has approached Alison's rep for comment.The TV fave was originally outed as "seeing someone" by Dermot live on ITV.During an episode of This Morning, he flirtatiously thanked his co-star for the birthday gift she'd given him and lamented that she was no longer "available".Alison hastily insisted: "What do you mean I'm not available? I am available!", but her secret was already out.Dermot hit back that he was "confused", leading her to confess that she is loved up."There is somebody in my life.

Regé-Jean Page is responding to those “Bridgerton” rumours.

Just when you thought Regé-Jean Page couldn’t be any more dapper, the former Bridgerton star has been announced as the new face of Armani Code.