John Torode — things you didn't know about the MasterChef judge

Terrified young Russian soldiers are being reduced to tears as they fight in Ukraine with some being asked to "fire at everyone, even civilians", claims reports.

Labour is putting pressure on Boris Johnson to ramp up sanctions against Russian oligarchs associated with Vladimir Putin.

Community groups, businesses and individuals throughout Lanarkshire have rallied this week to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

A Falkirk charity which aims to ensure children and young people have their voice, views and rights heard when it comes to decisions that impact their life, has been prised for its work.

wed again and famously declaring love didn’t exist in a TV interview, Brandon has found his soulmate on his own site.The 51-year-old is so confident in the connection he has found, he is legally waiving his right to divorce when he and 21-year-old Dana marry in the spring.Inspired by his own story, he is now rebranding his website.Once called Seeking Arrangement, the website now goes by Seeking in hopes to remove itself from its ‘sugar’ past and removing ‘arrangement’ from its name.What started as an elite dating site for finding honest, authentic connections based on success-minded interests has become misrepresented over the years, with the phrase “sugar dating” taking on a negative, transactional connotation.In an age where upgrading relationships is considered part of the norm, Seeking provides the platform for attractive and successful people to upgrade their lifestyles through open and honest relationships.Brandon, who was born in Singapore but operates in the US nowadays, feels empowered to help Seeking’s 36million users worldwide find the match they desire – whether that’s for travel, adventure, upscale experiences, or even love.In fact, the businessman is so confident in the connection he has found, that he will be getting married this spring, and is legally waiving his right to divorce."When I started Seeking in 2006, my dating life flourished. I was arrogant and openly embraced non-monogamy.

Honda, also found confidence (14%), communication skills (12%) and organisation (12%) were the top skills people picked up from their childhood hero. And almost half still often use those skills in their adult life.However, while 62% are still in touch with their inspirational character, four in ten feel society could do more to recognise those people who make a difference.In response to the findings, Honda has unveiled a video of young rugby players and their local heroes at Southwark Tigers rugby club, London.Aged four to 16, a selection of youngsters were asked about their dreams and how their local coaches support them within the club and beyond.The coaches also spoke about the importance of dreaming – and how being part of a local rugby club can help nurture the children’s passions, whether they are about rugby or not.The study, carried out via OnePoll, also found 42% of adults would like their own children, or children in their life, to take part in the same extra-curricular activity as they did.Laurence Danvers, coach at Southwark Tigers, said: “Both my children and my wife are part of the club.

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teen mum.Hannah, 19, sparked debate when she posted a video on TikTok with a caption that read: "When someone asks if I got pregnant at 15 and again at 16..."Yeah that's me and what about it?"Her video stirred some criticism online – with keyboard warriors accusing her of trying to "normalise" teenage pregnancy. "Yeah, let’s not normalise this.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has revealed he keeps an adorable snap of his former BBC show dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis.The duo swiftly became one of the competition's most electrifying pairings ever and it was apparent early on they would go all the way to the final and win the Glitterball trophy. But, there were also some truly iconic moments between the dance partnership on the show – and they achieved some incredible series firsts, too.

TV viewers have been counting down the weeks until tear-jerker fan favourite 10 Years Younger in 10 Days returns to our screens.The popular Channel 5 series, presented by Cherry Healey, sees a team of experts coming together to help roll back the years for the contributors, who each feel years older than their actual age. In just ten days, they transform their wardrobe, hair, make-up and, most crucially, their confidence before their new look is unveiled to them in the mirror.

Celebrity MasterChef fans have shared their doubts over Megan McKenna's claim she is 'mellow' after recalling her raucous reality TV past.The 28-year-old singer appeared on Monday's episode (August 16) of the BBC One cooking series alongside Loose Women panelist Penny Lancaster, fashion designer Patrick Grant, BGT comedian Nabil Abdul Rashid and legendary broadcaster Melanie Sykes.On the programme, Megan said: "When I'm out, I like to wine and dine and have a cocktail and have a bit of sushi, I love all that."But then when I get home, I love to eat like a big [spaghetti bolognose] and chips." Following her introduction to viewers, Megan was approached by show judge Gregg Wallace, who revealed he was "really impressed" by her attempt at

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Saturday Kitchen, in 2002. Since then Gregg has found fame talking about all things food-related, and has presented shows like Eat Well for Less and Inside the Factory.

Express.co.uk, actress and chef Lisa revealed she was first alerted to the issue when the smoke alarm went off.She recalled: “I was upstairs, I just sat upstairs because he was filming downstairs.”Lisa added: “When you're in the kitchen and you've got homeschooling going on, you've got kids in the house, and it's your working kitchen, it is really difficult when someone is filming in the kitchen.“And so I was banished upstairs,” the star quipped.However, Lisa didn’t realise the full extent of the damage until John had finished filming.She continued: “And then I heard the smoke alarm go off, but I didn't realise until after the event that anything had happened, which was quite funny. “I just completely left him to it, I just thought, ‘You

Love Island (don’t worry – you won’t find any spoilers here), plus Celebrity MasterChef was back with the first episode of this year’s series. The first celebrities to cook for judges, John Torode and Gregg Wallace, were Blue’s Duncan James, actress Sue Pollard, comedian Munya Chawawa, EastEnders star Rita Simons, and Happy Mondays’ Bez.

Celebrity MasterChef as watchers were in stitches at music star Mark Berry aka ‘Bez’s’ hilarious personality on the show. John Torrode and Gregg Wallace have returned for the 16th series of Celebrity MasterChef, with a brand new set of celebrities.

Celebrity MasterChef viewers were enjoying the entertaining antics of Su Pollard and Bez in the kitchen last night as the new series launched on BBC One. Competing in the cooking contest on yesterday's episode were Happy Mondays dancer Bez, Hi-de-Hi!'s Su, EastEnders actress Rita Simons, Blue's Duncan James, and comedian Munya Chawawa.

CELEBRITY Masterchef's John Torode stormed off after Su Pollard made a BIG chicken blunder. The celebrity version of the BBC show returned for a new series last night and saw Hi-de-Hi! legend Su enter the kitchen.

BLUE star Duncan James left fans stunned after he unveiled a new look on Celebrity Masterchef last night. The All Rise singer, 43, appeared on the first episode of the star-studded series alongside Su Pollard, Rita Simons, Munya Chawawa and Happy Monday's Bez.

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