Linda Evans reflects on her life as she celebrates 80th birthday: 'I see my age as an adventure'

CORRIE stalwart Bill Roache has signed a new contract thought be for £250,000 which will keep him on the cobbles for another year. The 90-year-old, who plays Ken Barlow, got his OBE for services to acting from the King at Windsor Castle last week. He has been in the same role since the ITV soap started back in 1960, when he got £70 a week.

LOVE Actually fans have pointed out a huge blunder in the hit Christmas film. The film was released 18 years ago and is still loved by millions around the world, with many regarding it as the best festive romcom ever.

GOGGLEBOX favourites have spoken out on their future on the show after revealing they've had 'other offers'. The Channel 4 show features members of the public from around the country watching the latest happenings on TV. Many have become stars in their own right, including Giles and Mary, who now get recognised all around the world thanks to their time on the show.

ITV Hollywood correspondent Ross King has secretly split from his glamorous actress wife. The presenter, who appears on Lorraine Kelly’s morning show, quietly parted ways with his US-born wife Brianna Deutsch before the pandemic but the pair have remained friends. When they married in 2015, they had one of the most star-studded wedding’s in showbiz with Take That singer Gary Barlow performing at the ceremony, and Gerard Butler, Jackie Collins, Patsy Palmer and Vinnie Jones among guests.

BGT’s Amanda Holden says she loves getting on the sherry at 10am on Christmas Day. The TV judge was seen with a morning glass of bubbly this week. And the mum of two, 51, said she still gets “massively excited” about December 25.

JESY NELSON has secretly made another step towards her return. I can reveal that the ex-Little Mix star has quietly filmed a music video for her long-awaited second single. The singer recorded a promo for her new song Cried Out on a locked-down set at Twickenham Studios in South West London on Friday.

ACTRESS Daisy Edgar-Jones affectionately leans into former co-star Fionn O’Shea as they enjoy a winter walk together. Daisy, 24, wrapped up in a camel coat, appeared arm in arm with Fionn, 25, who played her character Marianne’s scheming boyfriend in the BBC’s Normal People. And she touched the actor’s shoulder with her head as they walked in the sunshine near Daisy’s home in North London.

BURLESQUE queen Dita Von Teese frills fans with her latest lingerie range. The 50-year-old US dancer posed in a turquoise bra and knickers with matching garter belt and stockings.

CELEBRITY power couple Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas were the epitome of the perfect family when they enjoyed a recent skiing holiday. Lucy, 31, and Ryan, 38, jetted off to Finland to enjoy some winter sports and downtime alongside their two children – son Roman, three, and six-month-old daughter Lilah.

CORONATION Street legend Lucy Fallon has revealed how she was able to hide her baby bump on holiday. The Bethany Platt star, 27, revealed the trick in as astonishing 'Instagram versus reality' video.

SAM Faiers has given a glimpse inside her incredible skiing trip to France. The 31-year-old is currently living her best life on holiday in the skii resort of Val-d'Isère in the French Alps.

“Thank you to everyone who has reached out with love and support.”Jack added: “As to what happened to my mum - I'm gonna leave it to her to share about when she is ready.” (sic)The day before the incident, Jack posted a picture of himself walking a red carpet alongside his mum.He captioned the shot: “Plus One and part time bodyguard,” along with a sunglasses emoji.Early reports claimed Sharon was filming a new US paranormal show at the Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula, California, when the accident occurred.Sources had told TMZ that Sharon fell on the set of the unnamed ghost-themed show.A representative for the Ventura County Fire Department told the US publication that workers responded to a "medical call" at around 6.30pm on Friday.One patient was then transferred to hospital, with the Santa Paula Police Chief Don Aguilar confirming to TMZ that Sharon was the patient.The health update comes after Ozzy Osbourne's upcoming final tour was postponed a number of times since 2019 due to health concerns.The Black Sabbath legend's continuing health problems are still causing him to cast doubts over the concerts ever happening as he admitted: "I have never been ill this long in my life."Back in 2019, the Black Sabbath star suffered serious injuries from a fall that led to metal plates being placed in his back and his tour being postponed.The 74-year-old also ended up being hospitalised with flu and put in intensive care.More recently, the rock star – who now uses a cane in public – had major surgery to “determine the rest of his life”, according to his wife Sharon.Appearing on SiriusXM, Ozzy confessed: “It is so f***ing tough because, I mean, I want to be out there.

Gemma Atkinson, 38, has shared her disappointment that her fiancé Gorka Márquez,  and partner Helen Skelton, 39, lost the Strictly Come Dancing final last night. When Helen described Gorka as a “credit to his family” ahead of the results being announced, eagle-eyed viewers spotted Gemma in tears as she watched on from the audience. In view of her 1.8 million Instagram followers, Gemma shared an update on how she and Gorka were feeling after the Strictly winners had been announced. Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal have become the latest stars to lift the glitterball trophy on the popular BBC show.As Gemma and Gorka walked home from the Strictly after party in some warm winter clothes, she said: “We’re here.

SPOILER ALERT! This story contains details from the first episode of 1923, which dropped at midnight on Paramount+.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle want an apology from the Royal family before they attend King Charles' coronation, according to reports. It is claimed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have requested a ‘sit-down meeting’ with senior members of the Royal Family following the release of their bombshell documentary on Netflix.

A former Labour First Minister has claimed new gender recognition proposals could lure sex offenders to Scotland.

Luis Diaz at Liverpool or Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli? It’s tough for Nathan Patterson to decide who was more difficult to play against between the Colombian and Brazilian internationals. But the choice highlights one thing. The jump from Scottish Premiership to the English Premier League is even bigger than he expected.

Kylie Jenner's former friend Jordyn Woods sure seems as if she is in love.On Tuesday the 25-year-old former Life Of Kylie reality TV star took to Instagram to wish her basketball star boyfriend Karl-Anthony Towns a happy 27th birthday.'I’m so blessed that our friendship blossomed into the relationship we have today. Being on this journey we call life has been nothing short of amazing,' she began her message as she shared throwback photos.

Stacey Dooley, 35, is expecting her first baby with Kevin Clifton, 40, and is believed to be due in February.The couple got together following her split from Sam Tucknott after winning Strictly Come Dancing four years ago. Back in August, she announced she was pregnant and gave fans a glimpse of her blossoming bump.Earlier this year, Stacey said she wasn't in a rush to marry Kevin despite previous engagement rumours.She spilled: “People ask me this in every single interview I do."I’m not desperate to get married but if I am, you will be the first to know. Joan Collins, 89, almost unrecognisable in huge hair transformation"Of course, it [marriage] works for some people but it’s not something that I need.”Shortly after going public with their relationship, they moved into a house together in London.Praising her partner, she said she was "very fortunate" to have an "incredible" man by her side.She added to PA: "If I’m at work and I call him and it’s silly o’clock, we’ll have a bit of a debrief and he’s very patient.