Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore 'bags £500k deal to host next series'

With Little Mix performing their final Confetti Tour dates ahead of the band's indefinite hiatus next month, there's a sense of concern among pop fans as to who'll fill the UK's girl group quota. For decades, we've had a steady source of female representation atop the charts; from Girls Aloud and Sugababes dominating the noughties to The Saturdays' stint as purveyors of pop in the 2010s.

Manchester City booked their place in a second-consecutive Champions League semi-final with a 1-0 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid in the quarter-final.

Good Morning Britain saw the return of Ed Balls on Tuesday's show (April 26) as he hosted the show alongside Susanna Reid. The former Labour MP first made his presenting debut on the show last year.

Good Morning Britain viewers have been left making a complaint after Susanna Reid returned to the studio. The presenter spent Monday's show (April 25) reporting live from the Polish-Ukrainian border.

Details of a horror crash in Oldham which claimed the lives of a young motorbike rider and his passenger have been heard as inquests into their deaths were opened.

Lidl is offering thousands of pounds to anyone who can find a new site for its latest Manchester store.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton has announced she has split from her husband Richie Myler. The couple had only just welcomed their third child together four months ago - a daughter named Elsie Kate.

Radio DJ and TV presenter Nick Grimshaw has revealed model boyfriend Meshach 'Mesh' Henry popped the question and the pair are now engaged.

LIVE – Updated at 19:52 Chocolate fondant puddings and meringues are on the menu, as Ruby Wax, Laura Whitmore, Yung Filly and Gareth Malone step into the tent for the charity competition . Video: The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2022: Full list of celebrities competing (Liverpool Echo)Royal Blue: Anthony Gordon surprises 90-year-old EvertonianFootage from the scene in Smallridge Close, Pensby, where a murder investigation was launched in the early hours of SundayIf Liverpool and Man City Draw at The Etihad, who will win the Premier League?Diogo Jota trains ahead of play-off final vs North Macedonia03Liam Payne reacts to dramatic moment Will Smith hit Chris Rock on stage at the OscarsBlood Red: Sepp Van Den Berg Has No Regrets Over Loan Move After Liverpool InjuriesGMB Panel Explain Why Ranvir Singh Has Been ReplacedTuesday morning weather forecast: Threat of snow by mid-week as temperatures plummetThe Great Celebrity Bake Off 2022: Full list of celebrities competingPreparations underway for Concert For UkraineThis week’s bingo is as below:And this week’s Forbidden Ingredient, which earns immediate expulsion from the tent, is… a random scattering of fresh fruit masquerading as decoration! In case you missed it last week, Alex Horne served Paul and Prue cold mash potato, Clara Amfo started a fire in a mee-cro-wav-ay, Emma Willis accidentally baked some male genitalia and in his Showstopper Blake Harrison decided to depict Prue and Paul in a wrestling match. May I repeat.

The charity spin-off series tonight saw Ruby Wax, Gareth Malone, Laura Whitmore and Yung Filly compete to win the Star Baker apron. All four celebrities competed in three rounds, the Signature, the Technical and the Showstopper challenges.

Bake Off viewers in fits as she joked she was "insulted" when Noel Fielding quipped about looking at Paul Hollywood naked instead of her. The presenters and judges were joking about embarrassing moments on Tuesday night's celebrity edition of the Channel 4 show.And Noel came up with a made-up yarn about walking in on Paul and Prue naked.

Laura Whitmore has shared an incredibly intimate snap from when she was in labour with her baby daughter. The Love Island presenter was one of the first to lead the celebration posts for Mother's Day as she realised she was in labour one year ago today (27 March).

FEARNE Cotton and Laura Whitmore have paid tribute to Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins following his death. The band announced the drummer had passed away on Friday at the age of 50, while they were in South America and said it was "devastated by the untimely loss".

The Inbetweeners star Emily Atack has admitted she gets stars she fancies to appear on Celebrity Juice. The star made the admission - and joked it is so she can date them. On Radio X today, Chris Moyles asked her: "Why don't you give the booker of the show a list of famous men you fancy…" Emily admitted: "Oh I have! Yeah, I have! I have.

The Love Island villa which featured on the original series of the hit ITV show has sold for an eye-watering £3 million. The luxury mansion where the series one and two islanders lived for six weeks has been snapped up by a buyer after being on the market for a year.

CHVRCHES lead singer Lauren Mayberry has opened up on the subtle sexism she's faced in the music industry.

A-LIST stars have been rubbing shoulders with Love Island contestants at a brand new celebrity hangout in London. But unlike most über trendy nightspots, this hip haunt is actually a swish hair salon by day. After dark, the venue - called Salon 64 - transforms into one of the capital's coolest clubs.

Zara McDermott has truly proven that the world is her oyster with two BBC documentaries under her belt as well as hosting a new dating show Love In The Flesh. The Love Island star turned TV host, 25, was asked many questions about her new dating programme, which follows five couples meeting each other for the first time after falling head over heels online. While Zara answered some questions about her new venture, she revealed that she wanted to follow in the footsteps of presenting beauty Caroline Flack as "kindness" will never be forgotten.

Stacey Dooley showed off her striking new bob haircut as she was spotted leaving a recording studio in London on Tuesday. The presenter stood out in the sun as she was pictured walking the streets sporting her latest ‘do coloured her signature bright auburn shade. Stacey was seen dressed cool and casually in a black oversized sweatshirt with white stitching across the neckline and cuffs and wore pair of blue boyfriend jeans and black quilted open toe sandals.The Strictly Come Dancing winner added a gold chain necklace to accessorize her daytime look along with a pair of black sunglasses and a Perspex shoulder bag that had a chain strap.

The newest season of Stand Up to Cancer Bake off is due to air tonight with 19 celebs joining together under the familiar white tent.

Dancing on Ice star Liberty Poole looked radiant as ever as she caught some rays in a plunging top as she posed in a series of sexy snaps on Instagram.The 22-year-old beauty posed in a low cut black strappy top to bare her flesh to the sunlight, smiling for the camera while posing in front of a beautiful Birmingham backdrop.In a bid to tackle the cool weather, Liberty covered up with an oversized black and red football jacket emblazoned with LA, an abbreviation of Los Angeles."Sunshine on my mind," she captioned the post.The star accessorised with her trademarks long blond locks cascading down her back with a full face of glam makeup.Fans flocked to the comments to compliment the star on her gorgeous look.Fellow Love Island star Lucinda Strafford gushed: "Omg wow," follow by a heart emoji.Other commented: "West Mids representing!!" followed by love heart eye emojis, while another added: "Queen of Brum, you look beautiful!"Liberty recently joined a slew of stars celebrating St Patrick's Day by posting a stunning snap online.Clad head-to-toe in green, the happy star flashed her gorgeous smile as she posed in an oversized Guinness Hat and sipped on a large pint of the Irish stout beer in a pub to celebrate the occasion.The former Nando's waitress accessorised with a matching green bag and long pink nails as she bared cleavage in her revealing top.Captioning the snap, the stunning reality star said: "Top of the morning to ya!" followed by an Irish shamrock emoji.The reality star was in good company as Irish Love Island host Laura Whitmore joined in on the fun posting a series of fun snaps as she celebrated the landmark day.The blonde bombshell recently hit the headlines after rumours claimed she’s been enjoying a string of