Mark Labbett: The Chase star sparks frenzy with weight loss update in rare selfie

Russia had gone into the Eastern European country.Russian tanks were reportedly seen on the outskirts of Donetsk, the capital of one of the country's two breakaway regions in the east.She told fans that world leaders needed to "stop tripping about power".Cardi addressed her social media followers in a video after a fan said they wondered what she thought of the situation."I actually want to say a lot of things but I'm just going to mind my business because sometimes I feel like I have such a big platform that if I don't say the right things I might get killed," she said."But I am really not on NATO's side, I am not on Russia's side, I am actually on the citizens side because at the end of the day the world is having a crisis right now."The Bodak Yellow singer went on: "There's inflation not only in America but everywhere in the world. It's really hard to get the economy back up.

Tilly Ramsay and Maisie Smith recently spent time together on the Strictly Come Dancing UK tour where they became firm friends.Maisie has indicated how much the pair care about each other by sharing a sweet snap on Instagram showing Tilly and fellow Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis planting a kiss on her cheek, as they enjoyed a girls night out.Eastenders star Maisie wrote alongside the post: "I do be missing my dancing chums." Tilly, who is TV chef Gordon Ramsay's daughter, then gushed: "Missing you both."In her post Maisie also shared snaps of the three women posing playfully in front of what appeared to be a bathroom mirror.Earlier this month Maisie, who accessorised with a pair of fluffy white ear muffs, was seen walking with her co-stars in Liverpool where they performed in the Strictly tour.They also shared their wild swimming adventures earlier this month.Maisie, who wore a skimpy black bikini for the wild day out, plunged into chilly water in Sheffield and was joined by her fellow dancers.Inseparable as always, Tilly also joined and jumped into the lake wearing an oversized black t-shirt.The pair were joined by Rose Ayling-Ellis, Nikita Kuzmin, Neil Jones, and Sara Davies in the water.Th swim was organised by Gogglebox's Rev Kate.Maisie wrote on her story on Instagram: "Cheeky Sheffield river dunk."Speaking of their water adventures, Nikita wrote: "Chapter 2 baby lovely freezing morning in Sheffield with the best crew!"Enjoyed this one even more since I haven’t lost completely feeling in my toes lol."For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here

rare conjoined twin turtle with two heads and one body has died after suffering from multiple organ failure.Tourists found and rescued the strange reptile at Turkey's Pamukkale hot springs, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in November last year.They then alerted conservationists about the creature.It was unlikely that the baby tortoise would have been able to survive by itself, as it was only four weeks old at the time.The rare animal was being looked after at the Pamukkale University Biology Department, where researchers studied the creature.Dr Eyup Baskale said when they were handed over to the experts that the turtles were clearly conjoined twins, as their digestive system ended at a single orifice.Their hind legs also appeared to belong to a single individual, added Dr Baskale.The twin turtles were examined in a laboratory and were found to weigh just 13 grams, with a shell length of 1.2cm for one of the conjoined turtles, while its sibling's shell length was 1.3cm.They were reportedly named 'Cotton' and 'Castle' by the scientists, after the Pamukkale hot springs, where they were found, as Pamukkale means cotton castle in Turkish.Want all the latest shocking news and views from all over the world straight into your inbox?We've got the best royal scoops, crime dramas and breaking stories - all delivered in that Daily Star style you love.Our great newsletters will give you all you need to know, from hard news to that bit of glamour you need every day. They'll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.You can sign up here - you won't regret it...But the pair died on Sunday of multiple organ failure, despite the team preparing them for hibernation and taking “great care of them”.Dr

Danielle Lloyd has been open about her past surgery traumas and revealed she has now been stopped from having any more.The glamourous mum-of-five opened up exclusively to the Daily Star during a Facebook tell-all about her past and future procedures.Showbiz reporter Carly Hacon asked if she would have anything else done in the future, to which she revealed a shocking revelation.Danielle replied: "I'm not allowed... I've been told no more.

BBC broadcasters Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel have left the BBC to join Global with an exclusive deal.The pair are set to host their own podcast show together as well as an LBC show.Dino Sofos, founder of audio production company Persephonica and former head of BBC News Podcasts, will also be joining as the show's executive producer.Maitlis previously hosted Newsnight for the BBC while Sopel was the channel's North American Editor, and they both presented the Americast podcast which focusses on US politics.Emily Maitlis also interviewed Prince Andrew about the Epstein scandal and has recently said that the words he said in the interview "may come to be the only testimony we have."Political editor for BBC News Andrew Marr has also recently moved to Global and is set to present an upcoming show.Emily Maitlis discussed the move: "We are just so delighted to be launching this brand new podcast, which will build on everything we’ve achieved with Americast over the last few years, and it will find new audiences and a new home with Global.”She also took to Twitter to speak upon the matter, saying that it will be a "wrench" to leave the BBC after "20 phenomenal years."The 51-year-old also wrote that she is "grateful for the opportunities" and the "incredible people" she has worked with who have become "dear friends."Jon Sopel also revealed that he is "delighted" to be joining Global: "We’ve been blown away by the reception for Americast, and are so excited that Global has given us the opportunity to build on this success by creating this innovative news podcast.

The Met Office has issued yet another weather warning as 60mph winds are set to hit the UK.Strong winds are likely in the north west of England from 6am to 3pm on Wednesday and large parts of Scotland will be hit with snow and wind between 1pm and 3pm.The Met Office said: "Frequent heavy snow showers are expected, along with very gusty winds and a small chance of frequent lightning affecting some places."They added that there is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris, as well as damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs.Longer journey times and cancellations on road, rail, air and ferry services were also reported by The Met Office, with a chance that some vehicles and passengers could be stranded.A Met Office spokesman said: "Temperatures across Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to drop sharply following a squally band of rain on Wednesday, with frequent heavy and blustery snow showers arriving from the Atlantic."The showers will be accompanied by strong, blustery winds, with gusts of 50-60mph possible, and a small chance of 70mph on coasts."Blizzard conditions are likely over higher ground."The spokesman continued: "There is a very small chance that some of the showers could be accompanied by frequent lightning, which may impact power supplies."Some showers are increasingly likely to turn back to rain and sleet at low levels later Thursday morning and early afternoon, although remaining as snow above 200-300m."The Environment Agency has urged West Midlands and north of England communities, especially those along River Severn, to be prepared for significant flooding following high rainfall from Storm Franklin.Hundreds of food warnings were issued, including two rare "severe"

Kate Middleton "echoes Princess Diana" after the Duchess of Cambridge allegedly adjusted her body language to suit life in the Royal Family, an expert has said.A now trusted member of The Firm after her marriage to Prince William in 2011, body language expert Judi James discussed the changes Middleton has made in the ten years of adjusting to life in the family.Judi claimed: "Kate's non-verbal displays never suggested an assumption of status, power or even fame."She never fell into the trap of acting as anything other than a woman who had married into the royal firm."She continued: "Her signals of respect have always been obvious when she is with the Queen and other royals and even with the public, although her personal confidence does appear to have grown slowly and steadily, too."When it came to Kate's abilities in public speaking, Judi said: "Not surprisingly Kate is most animated in conversations when she is talking to people about things she has direct experience of."When being introduced to new parents, she sounds much more secure and interested than she does talking about bereavement."Tonally her voice drops and is flatter and less animated, and more concerned in the bereavement video from 2021 - but then the subject matter may well account for that."She added: "Her style of speech echoes that of Princess Diana, and she and Sophie Wessex as younger female royals sound most alike."Generationally there is much less difference between the two of them than say Princess Anne or the Queen.

Rosie O'Donnell made a major faux pas and managed to embarrass her son, Blake, his girlfriend, and her pal, Fran Drescher, in the process. While dining at Nobu in Malibu, California, over the weekend, the 59-year-old former talk show host ran into Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.She spoke about the awkward encounter on TikTok, noting that Nick and Priyanka were seated next to her group at the restaurant. Rosie admitted that she didn't know the 39-year-old actress and «always assumed» that she was the daughter of author Deepak Chopra. «So I said, 'Hi, Nick Jonas, you were great in and, 'Hi, I know your dad,'» Rosie recalled of addressing Priyanka.

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are hard at work. A source tells ET that the engaged pair is «very career focused right night, especially Sam.»«He's really pursuing all opportunities coming his way and wants to amp up his persona,» the source says of the 27-year-old actor.

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The Chase legend Mark Labbett is known for his sharp tongue, and this evening's episode saw one contestant in particular fall at his mercy. Scottish player Susan, who recently gave birth to a baby girl, could be seen cowering as soon as Mark appeared in the studio.Picking up on her nerves, Mark turned to the first contestant, Mike, and hinted the rest of the team would be rubbish.After Mike got through to the final, Mark quipped: "That's annoying on several measures – not least in which Susan and Beckie were terrified.

"We're working as best we can to get through it."Mark went on to say how he and Katie prefer to keep their relationship out of the spotlight.The master quizzer added: "But we've always tried to be quite private. We've never done the glossy magazines."A tabloid newspaper offered us a sum of money to give us an exclusive."And we respectfully declined.

Fans of The Chase have heaped praise on Mark Labbett as he shows off the results of his weight loss.The ITV quizzer, known as 'The Beast', took to Twitter with a mirror snap of his trousers looking a bit looser than normal.Mark, 54, did admit he still has "a long way to go" but happily dubbed himself the "skinny beast" as he continues with his health kick.He wrote: "Lost a bit of waistline, still a long way to go :) #skinnybeast #doubletwoshirts".The post has attracted more than 6,000 likes and a series of supportive comments from his followers - including those on their own body transformation journey.One said: "Keep going pal, it's hard work but it's achievable.""Wow that is an amazing achievement.

The Chase's Mark Labbett showed off his weight loss with his slimmest photo yet.

The Chase star Mark Labbett showed off his dramatic weight loss as he donned trousers and a shirt which no longer fit him in a social media picture.Mark, 54, revealed how different he looks during lockdown after the ITV show was forced to halt production during the coronavirus pandemic.He donned a pair of trousers which hung off of him, making his dramatic weight loss very clear as he posed for a snap in front of a full length mirror.The ITV star looked very different as he donned a shirt and tie for the picture, sending fans wild with his unrecognisable appearance.Mark captioned the snap: "Lost a bit of waistline, still a long way to go :) #skinnybeast #doubletwoshirts.”He shared the picture with his 127,000 followers, which quickly rushed

THE Chase's Mark 'The Beast' Labbett has shown fans his impressive weight loss in loose fitting trousers. Mark, 54, said he has "a long way to go" but was pleased with his recent efforts, as he modelled his baggy trousers on Twitter.