Kirk Norcross ‘rejects The Only Way Is Essex reunion offer’ in favour of ‘unblocking drains’

EASTENDERS star Natalie Cassidy melted fans hearts when she shared an adorable photo of her rarely-seen daughter. The proud mum-of-two posted a sweet snap of 11-year-old Eliza cuddling her baby cousin.

ALESHA Dixon and Paddy McGuinness were stunned into silence after Comic Relief was hit by a technical blunder - just 20 minutes into the show. The hosts welcomed the Mind Mangler - played by Henry Lewis - to the stage shortly after Fantastic Beasts stars Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law surprised some school kids.

JOE Wicks has opened up about his incredible "bond" with his drug addict father - saying they are now "best friends" after reconnecting. The fitness guru, who announced last week that he is expecting his third child with wife Rosie, said the mistakes his dad made during his childhood taught him to be the best dad.

MEGAN Barton Hanson sent temperatures soaring in Las Vegas when she was spotted posing as a sexy bride. The Love Island star, 29, went all out with her outfit which included a thigh high lace garter.

Travis Barker, Sheila E., and Robert Glasper will appear alongside Adam Blackstone as part of an all-star band at the 94th Academy Awards this year.Show producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan announced on Friday (March 18) that the four musical performers will join under the name the All-Star Band at the show.The supergroup will likely feature Sheila E. on vocals, Glasper on piano/keys, and Blink-182‘s Barker on drums, with Blackstone joining as the show’s music director.

As the Ukrainian conflict carries on, the rising cost of living has only been made worse by the surge in fuel prices.

A MUCH-LOVED EastEnders star has proved a loyal fan of Comic Relief since the tender age of nine. The actress, now 20, revealed a throwback snap showing them donning the charity event's signature red nose and a corkscrew-curl red wig.

DANNIELLA Westbrook has revealed she has her sights set on a role in another soap as she hit out at EastEnders once again. The actress, 48, has said she would love to tread the cobbles in Coronation Street or wind up at the Woolpack in Emmerdale.

Just like us regular folks, celebrities can have strange middle names that were the last thing we’d expect to go with the rest of their name. Although we’re used to stars giving their children creative and sometimes unusual names, we’re less used to hearing their unusual middle names, if we even know them at all. However, many of your favourite stars’ middle names have interesting back stories, with some being nods to beloved relatives, inspired by TV shows or are actually middle names being used as stage names.

Around 8.5 million people in the UK are now gluten-free, and there are many famous folk who have adapted their food choices to gluten-free goodies, including Jessica Alba and Megan McKenna. Kourtney Kardashian has previously spoken about going gluten-free and the positive effect it has had on her three children - Mason, Reign and Penelope.

Dancing on Ice judge Oti Mabuse has shared her heartbreak as she announced her beloved niece Tlhogi has died at the age of 28.The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 31, took to her Instagram to share the emotional post about her niece and announce the news. She shared a selection of images including herself cuddling Tlhogi and giving her a kiss on her head with her 644k followers. Oti wrote in the caption: "How is this the last time I would hold you in my arms.

Long-standing Coronation Street actress Tina O’Brien recently left fans speechless after her appearance on This Morning. Joining hosts Alison Hammon and Dermot O’Leary on the sofa earlier this week, the soap star discussed all things Corrie as well as her daughter Scarlett’s new acting career. But after the interview opened with a montage of the Corrie favourite, many viewers were left shocked by how little 38 year old Tina has aged over the years.

Hollywood's biggest action stars, but he's also got plenty of tales to tell from his life away from the screen.The heroic on-screen hunk, 66, is famed for fighting villains as rogue cop John McLane in the globally-loved Die Hard films - but Bruce first shot onto the scene in the comedy-drama series Moonlighting.The American action-hero has racked up a whopping 70 film roles during his hugely successful film career, working with fellow A-Listers like John Travolta, Uma Thurman and Samuel L Jackson in iconic flicks like Pulp Fiction (1994).To celebrate his 67th birthday today (March 19), Daily Star have taken a deep dive into Bruce's blockbuster life.Bruce had a high-profile marriage with fellow Hollywood actor Demi Moore, and the pair met in a glam showbiz setting.Although Bruce and Demi met at the film premiere for the film Stakeout in 1987, Demi was actually with her former fiancé Emilio Esteves at the time, who starred in the buddy cop film.

Vladimir Putin has lost a fifth General in the war in Ukraine, according to army high command in Kyiv. It comes after Russia reports earlier this week of the loss of Russia’s general and seven elite SWAT fighters from the feared Dzerzhinsky Divison during their invasion of Ukraine.

Katie Price has become notoriously known for going under the knife and recently underwent a cosmetic eye and brow lift as well as another boob job to increase the size of her bust.But now a cosmetic surgeon has warned that her body may be under intense "stress".Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, award-winning medical director Alex Karidis, who isn't Katie's doctor and hasn't treated her before, said he feels wary recommending the number of operations Katie has done with any of his clients.He explained: "The more operations you have, ultimately the more stressful it can be for the body."As surgeons, we have the responsibility to be honest with patients and say whether the surgery is really worthwhile. I’d be very wary about recommending a number of the operations she’s undergone."He added: "All that stress on the body doesn’t bode well.

Coronation Street, after husband Adam Barlow's ex-girlfriend Lydia told her that she and Adam were having an affair.Despite it being a lie, Sarah was rocked by the revelation and kicked Adam out of the house - leading to a tense confrontation between her husband and Lydia.Carla Connor tries to convince Sarah to not cut out Adam from her life - but will Sarah listen?Since joining the ITV soap, The Platt family, including Sarah, have been a part of some of the soap's biggest storylines - from murders to teenage pregnancies and tragic losses.The actors who play the Platts have also led interesting lives off-screen too.Audrey Roberts is a fan-favourite on the cobbles, after making her debut on the street in 1979.Since then she has been a part of huge storylines including the tragic death of husband Alf Roberts and working alongside her grandchildren at the hair salon.Audrey actress Sue Nicholls even appeared opposite her late husband Mark Eden on the cobbles in the 1980s, when he played Alan Bradley.However, Mark left the soap after the character was hit by a tram 1989.Sue and Mark had met at a friend's barbecue, and they later moved in together in 1984 and married in 1993, with Sue saying in an interview with the Mirror Online that they were "soulmates".Talking about their relationship in the interview, Sue said: "We’re not sweetness and light all the time – that would be horrendous.“But Mark is very romantic. He plays the piano, so we have a sing – possibly after a couple of glasses of wine."Mark serenades me with Frank Sinatra, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, all those romantic numbers."Mark was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and was hospitalised in November 2020.

bullied as a teenager for “looking like a boy”. Céline said: “I decided very early that I wanted to change my look.“I was very unhappy with myself – when I looked in the mirror I felt so ugly and wanted to cry, I felt trapped in my body."Since she turned 19, Céline has been having lip filler every six months alongside other injectables.The blonde beauty explained: “My favourite cosmetic treatment is lip injections, I think my face looks so much better with bigger lips.“I also have fillers in my cheeks, chin, jawline and under the eyes to stop dark circles.“The Injections cost between £330 and £2477 each time.”Céline has also has three boob jobs, the first cost £3715, the second £4540 and the final augmentation – which used XXL implants – cost £5780.

Graham Simpson met with campaigners outside the Scottish Parliament to help launch Asthma + Lung UK Scotland.

TOWIE star Kirk Norcross has reportedly turned down offers to appear on the show's anniversary reunion show, having left his reality TV lifestyle behind.

Kirk Norcross lives a quiet life after ditching reality TV and he has no intentions of returning to the limelight.

KIRK Norcross has SNUBBED a TOWIE reunion - because he is happier with a life unblocking drains. ITV bosses hoped to secure Kirk, an original cast-member, for the 10th anniversary special.