Louise Minchin: BBC Breakfast star supports Jacquie Beltrao as she shares surgery update

Ukraine war because he's 'not doing much' at the moment. Ex-squaddie Harvey Hunt, 50, has booked a flight from Bristol to Rzeszów in Poland today in an attempt link up with other volunteer fighters.Speaking to WalesOnline, he revealed he has been told to head to the Ukrainian border via the pan-European E40 motorway and introduce himself as a former serviceman.Harvey, who says he served in the Royal Artillery as a gunner, will then find his way to a petrol station in the Ukrainian town of Novoiavorivsk, which is on the road to Lviv.There, he has been told he will find a regular shuttle of buses or cars that would pick him up there and take him into battle.Ex-lorry driver Harvey, from Minehead, Somerset, said: "I've got military training, I'm not doing much with my life - I want to help."I'm sitting watching the news, and I'm thinking 'I can get off my a** and help them'.

EastEnders star Lucy Benjamin has teased her epic transformation for her latest acting stint. Lucy, 51, is best known for playing Lisa Fowler in EastEnders and Maggie in the BAFTA award-winning BBC Four series Detectorists.

Ian Evatt admitted that Morecambe got under the skin of Bolton Wanderers towards the end of the first half of their draw last night as he felt his side became too emotional after conceding.

It's on the biggest stage where the biggest players often make their mark, but in the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup tonight, Manchester United might well be hoping their most famous face provides a timely distraction.

Lily James is looking back on her time as Pamela Anderson. ET's Lauren Zima spoke to James at the finale screening of  Tuesday, where she shared what a «huge responsibility» it was to play the  star.«It's always such a huge responsibility to play someone, a real person, particularly with Pam, she's such an icon, I really love her, and I wanted to try and do her justice and try and capture her spirit and really explore what happened at that time and how she was treated and how things have changed, or not changed,» James explained.The miniseries recounts the total real-life rollercoaster that Anderson and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, played by Sebastian Stan, experienced after their sex tape was leaked. From understanding what she went through during that traumatic time to mimicking her voice and nailing Anderson's signature look, James underwent a major transformation to take on the role, one that involved intensive hair and makeup, a wardrobe with spot-on throwbacks to some of Anderson's most iconic '90s looks, and a prosthetics team that truly allowed James to get lost in the character.«We just worked so hard 'cause I was like, you can't play Pamela and not like, you know, and I obviously do not look like Pamela.

Julian McMahon's three-season tenure on the CBS drama. McMahon's early departure from  was made official in late January, with Dylan McDermott later announced to be stepping in to fill the void. With McMahon's exit looming, executive producer and showrunner David Hudgins and the writers faced a tall task in how to respectfully and logically write his character off.

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Emerald Fennell and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, have officially met!

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras chief executive Albert Kruger has called for a full NSW police investigation into the circumstances that led to the ejection of one of the original ‘78ers Barbara Karpinski from her seat in the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) during the Mardi Gras parade on Saturday night. He has also initiated an internal Mardi Gras investigation. Kruger told the Star Observer that he is in no doubt that the incident happened. He said that the police action was “unacceptable” and that he is “upset about it to be honest”. Karpinski was removed after standing briefly in the stadium seating area holding a handmade poster calling for peace and an end to the war in Ukraine.

Mark Ruffalo, 54, may be a successful actor, but his wife Sunrise Coigney, 49, is every bit as impressive as he is. The beauty and supporter of the star got married to him in 2000 and has led her own successful life and career over the years. Mark once admitted that their love story began when he was struggling and she is the one that turned things around for the better.

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Louise Minchin supports Jo Whiley as she pulls out of Radio 2 show[LATEST]Dan Walker 'caught off guard' after coming to aid of an alcoholic[EXCLUSIVE]Ruth Langsford's catwalk moment interrupted by This Morning colleague[VIDEO]The proud daughter said it wasn't normal for couples to spend so much time together.The fitness star revealed that watching her mum and dad's relationship took "a bit of undoing" for the fitness guru.Chloe commented: "I grew up watching my parents do everything together."It took me a really long time to realise that’s not normal."The best-selling author confessed that it wasn't until she met her husband James that she finally understood how romantic relationships were supposed to work."I’m really lucky that I found

BBC Breakfast host Louise Minchin, 52, has taken to Twitter and offered her well wishes to BBC Radio 2 presenter Jo Whiley, 55, after the broadcaster shared a candid message on social media.The presenter explained that she would be pulling out of her regular radio slot, after her sister Frances was rushed to hospital following her positive test for coronavirus.The DJ took to the micro-blogging site yesterday, and told her 336,000 followers "I can't do my show".She explained that her sibling was "very poorly" and she was worried about the situation.Jo penned: "I can't do my @BBCRadio2 show this evening."My sister Frances is v poorly in hospital with Covid.

BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin, 52, has given an update on her injured foot and the “screeching pain” she endured when she damaged it during training for the Norseman, which is an extreme triathlon.The star admitted she has always suffered issues with her ailing ankle, but it has now become an even “bigger problem” for her.Louise previously posted images on social media of her bandaged foot, which left her unable to present alongside her co-host Dan Walker on BBC Breakfast a month ago.The athletic journalist has since returned to the programme after taking time off to recover.However, she also recently revealed she was "uncertain" about her recovery time, as she made a comeback to her job sporting a walking boot, which protects

BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin has opened up about the stress of working in live television.The 52-year-old journalist has been a regular anchor on the BBC One programme since 2006.She recently chatted to Olympic skier and Dancing on Ice star Graham Bell on Decathlon's new The Power of Ten podcast about pressures at work.Louise revealed: "I love my job, and I’m really passionate about doing my job, but it’s really stressful…being super… really concentrating for three and a quarter hours.

Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp announced “an historic” three-year partnership with Google to provide journalism from its news sites around the world in return for significant payments by Google.

Jacquie Beltrao has posted a video on social media saying that she is having surgery today in her latest battle against grade three, stage four breast cancer.

Dan Walker did not appear on BBC Breakfast alongside his usual co-host this morning.

cancer had returned back in June last year, and has kept fans updated on her fight against the disease.Today she admitted feeling a “little bit worried” as she waited in hospital to have an operation on her lymph nodes.The Sky News presenter appeared on camera wearing a hospital gown, with an arrow drawn above her left breast.She explained: “So here I am, operation clear out your lymph nodes. “On the left, where he has drawn an arrow,” she gave a loud sigh.Jacquie continued: “Oh god, I feel like I have been here before, it’s because I have.”However, she assured her 78,000 followers: “I’m OK,” before going on to show off her accessories. “I’m all set actually, I’ve got my compression socks on.They are very lovely.

Louise Minchin: BBC Breakfast host sparks concern with icy swim[LATEST]Matt Baker lands reality show with wife and children 'Big news'[TV]Phil Collins' son Simon airs controversial lockdown views 'Draconian'[EXCLUSIVE]"I really feel at the moment I don't feel like me. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has supported me."Jasmine struggled to contain her emotions as she began to get tearful following her admission."I'm sorry," she explained.

BBC Breakfast host and sports-enthusiast appears to be fully on the road to recovery, after she took part in an open water swimming challenge which sparked concern from viewers online.The broadcaster took an extended break from the show but returned to the Breakfast sofa alongside her co-host Dan Walker in December.Louise had recently shared she was "uncertain" about her recovery time as she returned to her job, sporting a walking boot that protects fractures and using crutches.Taking to Twitter, the broadcaster shared a candid photo of herself in the open water as she prepared for her swimming challenge.Louise donned a full-body wetsuit, swimming hat and goggles for her dip this week.The TV anchor chose to take part in her challenge during