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EastEnders fans can expect plenty of drama next week as Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) gets arrested.Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) spots Callum Highway (Tony Clay) offering Ben a small olive branch and encourages her son to tell Callum what exactly happened with Lewis Butler (Aiden O'Callaghan).After bumping into Kheerat Panesar (Jaz Deol), who offers some advice, Ben decides to ask Callum to meet him.READ MORE: EastEnders fans adamant Sam was ‘strategic’ in taking a bullet for KatDespite Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) advising otherwise, Callum meets Ben.After an incident in The Vic, a furious Callum snaps at Ben and storms off.Meanwhile, a police officer updates Peter Beale (Dayle Hudson) , Rocky (Brian Conley) and Kathy on finding Peter’s attacker but admits they’re not having much luck.Kathy tries to make things up to Peter and prove to him that she loves him.However when Kathy rushes to support Ben after the incident with Callum, Peter feels his point is proven.Back home, Kathy finds a devastated Ben struggling to deal with what’s happened.Later in the week, Kathy is at her wits end with Ben and Peter’s bickering so organises a games night to celebrate Rocky’s birthday, insisting they must both be there.

Love Island has been hit by over 700 complaints since it returned to ITV2 last month.The popular dating competition has had millions of viewers tuned in each night and even more on catch-up, but not all of them have been pleased with what's being shown.An Ofcom spokesperson has told Daily Star that 781 official complaints had been made by fans so far during the 2022 series, relating to a number of different events and topics including bullying and some stars given more screen time than others.READ NEXT: Love Island spoilers show Andrew Le Page and Dami Hope twist as they kiss bombshellsThey added: "On background, the main themes have been certain contestants being bullied; certain contestants’ wellbeing and mental health; the age gap between certain contestants and certain contestants being given more screen time in the main show edit than others."A kiss between Gemma Owen, 19, and Davide Sanclimenti, 27, sparked almost 200 of complaints earlier this series.Love Island viewers contacted Ofcom after finding the age gap between the two uncomfortable. Michael Owen's daughter made her feelings for Davide clear, planting a kiss on him during an ice breaker game.A day later Davide chose to couple up with Gemma , but many Love Island fans claimed them being together "did not sit right" with them.

Love Island is heating up and viewers are in for quite a ride as the Islanders face the ultimate relationship test with the villa being split in two. When the boys discovered that the girls had left to go to Casa Amor, six new girls entered the original villa with the guys excitedly running around the garden. And it looks as though relationships have already been tested as an explosive spoiler clip at the end of Sunday saw Dami Hope, who is partnered with Indiyah Polack , sharing a kiss with Summer Botwe.

Actress Mona Hammond has died at the age of 91.The Jamaican-British actress was best known for her role playing Blossom Jackson in EastEnders as well as her stint as Susu in Desmond's during the early nineties.The star joined the soap as Blossom in 1994 and played the character until her exit in 1997. She later returned to the soap as her character in 2010 for two episodes. Tributes have been pouring in for the star across social media.

Love Island on Monday night (June 3).Jack has joined Casa Amor as one of the six new boys at Casa Amor and he is hoping to find love with one of the girls.The 23-year-old wasted no time and started talking to Michael Owen's daughter, Gemma.READ MORE: Love Island fans all notice same thing as Davide kisses Coco amid Andrew love triangleTalking to The One Show's Jermaine Jenas and Alex Jones, Ronan said that he "is definitely not retired" even though his son says otherwise.He said: "He did drop the line that I was retired, that I was shocked about!"I nearly fell off me chair! What? I'm doing The One Show next week, I'm in York tonight!"He then confirmed: "No I'm definitely not retired!"The Boyzone star went on to say that he hopes that the public will warm to his "shy" son Jack and explained he just wants "to protect him". It comes after Jack's mum hit back at nasty comments made about her son.Yvonne thanked fans for their outpouring of positive messages she has received on Instagram, however she also addressed some of the negative comments received at the hands of trolls.Ahead of Sunday’s episode, she posted to her followers saying: “After the teaser I’m looking forward to watching Jack tonight on Love Island.”Adding: “Thank you so much for all your comments.

READ MORE: 'Most beautiful' jockey fighting for life after fall left her needing brain surgery"Obviously, it is a worrying time for all concerned and we are hopeful for some positive news about Elissa."The latest update from Racing NSW, via the Herald Sun, is that Meredith is 'comfortable and stable' in the coma. She has two contusions on her brain but has been cleared of swelling and bleeding.Her fall came just a day after compatriot Leah Kilner, 24, had suffered the same fate.

Westminster Dog Show — revealing the pooch is actually related to her late dog.The 80-year-old rushed to Instagram to share the sweet trivia, revealing her late dog Ghenghis Khan’s relative won Best of Breed for the Chow Chow at the 146th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.“Great news from @westminsterkennelclub! Non-sporting breeds were judged including the chow chows!! Buddakan won,” Stewart wrote alongside a snap of the winning pooch on Instagram.“He is the son of my winner Genghis khan, and Genghis was the son of winner Maddox. Three generations of chow chows I am so proud!!!!!!”A post shared by Martha Stewart (@marthastewart48)In 2012, Stewart’s own Chow Chow, Ghenghis Khan, won Best of Breed at the dog show.“Ghenghis Khan did it! Best of Breed at Westminster! Big deal,” Stewart tweeted at the time.This year’s show saw its first bloodhound emerge victorious at the event after being was crowned the Best in Show winner.The bloodhound, named Trumpet, beat a French bulldog, a German shepherd, a Maltese, an English setter, a Samoyed, and a Lakeland terrier to take the trophy.

Martha Stewart has tested positive for COVID-19. The lifestyle guru and media mogul shared the news to Instagram on Tuesday evening.«This evening, I planned to host a garden party at The Plaza on behalf of my favorite skincare line, @mariobadescu.

Martha Stewart revealed her plans to host agarden party at The Plaza on Tuesday night were thwarted after learning she contracted coronavirus.The entrepreneur, 80, announced to her more than 1.6 million followers that she was 'sad to report' that she 'tested positive for COVID-19' via Instagram.'I am feeling fine but I am sticking to the rules and isolating,' she captioned a video of the party. 'I'm heartbroken to be missing the celebration of over 50 years of amazing skincare and the launch of 'The Martha Facial' at their NYC flagship - which is a special offer of the facial I've been receiving there for more than forty years!.' Bummer: Martha Stewart revealed her plans to host a garden party at The Plaza on Tuesday night were thwarted after learning she contracted coronavirus She concluded: 'Cheers to what I'm sure will be a fabulous event.' Her post received more than 30,110 views in under an hour as well as 200 comments, many from fans wishing her a speedy recovery.Below her post, photographer Douglas Friedman wrote: 'Rest up MS' while one of her followers commented: 'Get well soon!' Devastating: The entrepreneur, 80, revealed to her more than 1.6 million followers that she was 'sad to report' that she 'tested positive for COVID-19' via Instagram 'I am feeling fine but I am sticking to the rules and isolating,' she captioned a video of the party.

Coronation Street fan might not know that Maggie Jones didn’t always play matriarch Blanche Hunt from her inception.Known as an iconic comedy character, Blanche was mum to Deidre and always on hand with a witty remark or eye-rolling moment.But she was actually played by another actress entirely for two episodes of the ITV soap, before the star tragically took her own life at the age of just 48.To commemorate what would have been Maggie Jones’ 88th birthday, we take a look into the life of first Blanche actress Patricia Cutts.From her arrest and subsequent jail time to her Hollywood career working with legends like Alfred Hitchcock, she did it all.Patricia Cutts was born in London in 1926 to a very famous father, writer and director Graham Cutts.Her mum was actress Robin Coles, dad Graham’s second wife after he originally married Lizzie Hart, with their first child sadly dying in infancy.She attended boarding school, but ran away aged just 14 to join a theatre company.Graham was known as one of the leading British directors of the 1920s, and directed everything from Sherlock Holmes flicks to Alfred Hitchcock projects like The Prude’s Fall and The Passionate Adventure.He worked with iconic stars including Hitchcock, Noel Coward and Gracie Fields before his death in 1958.It was perhaps her dad’s sway in the world of film which landed Pat her first roles working with Hitchcock.Before finding short-lived fame on the Corrie cobbles, Patricia worked in Hollywood and appeared in numerous American films and TV shows.She had previously studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.Most famously, she appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Perry Mason, along with flicks like North By Northwest and TV programmes including The Lucy

Alex Rodriguez andand his much-younger girlfriendKathryne Padgett were seenleaving a nightclub together in the early hours while on vacation in Ibiza.As the lovebirds prepared towind down after enjoying acabaret show and decadent dinner, the retired baseball star, 46, stayed close to the25-year-old social media influencer's side on their way back to their hotel.For the occasion,the father-of-two sported awhite button-down shirt and matching pants while his other half rocked a figure-hugging green dress. Vacation mode: Alex Rodriguez and and his much-younger girlfriend Kathryne Padgett were seen leaving a nightclub in the early hours while on vacation in IbizaIn addition to toting a black leather handbag on her arm,Padgett, a fitness model from Dallas, carried an energy drink in her hands.

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Minnesota Timberwolves co-owner Alex Rodriguez looked less than thrilled as he and his girlfriend Kathryne Padgett arrived to an airport near Nice, France on Monday.At 46, the retired New York Yankee is 21 years older than the blonde Texan, whom he's been dating as far back as January 23.Alex and Kathryne wore matching dark aviator sunglasses as they gathered on the tarmac with Miami influencer Kait Castano and former White Sox pitcher Nick Silva. Jet-setters: Minnesota Timberwolves co-owner Alex Rodriguez looked less than thrilled as he and his girlfriend Kathryne Padgett arrived to an airport near Nice, France on Monday The privileged foursome then boarded a private plane to continue their ostentatious European vacation in Spain.Upon landing, Padgett announced she and Kait arrived to Ibiza via Instastory.Both couples were staying in the same luxurious hotel, which had direct access to the swimming pool outside.

In the moments after Real Housewives of Cheshire star Hanna Kinsella gave birth to her newborn daughter via C-section last month, husband and co-star Martin made a rib-tickling comparison between their little girl and another well-known celeb. Catching up with OK! during our exclusive shoot, 34-year-old mum-of-two Hanna recalls, “They ask you before if you want the drapes lowering, so we said yes. It was a funny moment.

Alex Rodriguez was spotted over the weekend enjoying a sun-kissed stroll in Saint-Tropez with his drastically younger girlfriend.The 46-year-old former baseball star has been running around with a 25-year-old blonde fitness model called Kathryne Padgett.Kathryne showed off her sculpted legs in a fashionable high-cut white dress as she ambled around the picturesque streets with her famous boyfriend. Stepping out: Alex Rodriguez was spotted over the weekend enjoying a sun-kissed stroll in Saint-Tropez with his drastically younger girlfriend Kathryne PadgettShe popped on a pair of dark sunglasses, and in a touristy touch warded off the summertime rays with a wide-brimmed straw hat.Accenting the look with a simple white handbag, she rounded off the ensemble with a matching pair of platform sandals.

Alex Rodriguez has been enjoying a luxury yacht vacation off the shores of Capri, Italy this month. But the 46-year-old baseball legend has not been alone.Also with the star is his 25-year-old fitness model girlfriend Kathryne Padgett who has been showing off her fit figure in a white string bikini.Singer Jessie James Decker and her husband Eric Decker, who used to be a football player, are also there.

Zendaya has weighed in after a TikTok prank that claimed she was pregnant went viral.The video, which appears to have popped up earlier this week, featured a fake sonogram photo that was photoshopped to look as if the 25-year-old actress had posted it herself.But the Euphoria star took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday to set the story straight, complaining that people are 'just making stuff up for no reason.' Fighting back: Zendaya, 25, has weighed in after a TikTok prank that claimed she was pregnant went viral, writing in her Insta Stories that people are 'just making stuff up for no reason'; seen June 8 in NYCThe original TikTok videos were part of a prank called getting 'Krissed.'The clips opened with an image of a fake sonogram image showing a fetus, with Zendaya's profile image photoshopped in to make it look as if she had posted the picture. 'I love you.

It's not the first time she's got herself into a recording studio, and judging by a sneak peek of The Kardashians it won't be the last either.In an exclusive clip, Kris Jenner is seen reacting to her rendition of Jingle Bells, that was released last year, and partly produced by Kourtney Kardashian's now husband Travis Barker.'Oh my God! I am loving this. My song sounds so good!' Kris, 66, enthuses in the episode, after hearing the song for the first time while in a car with Kourtney, 43, Travis, 46, and her boyfriend Corey Gamble, 41.

Alex Rodriguez had enough kisses to go around for model Kathryne Padgett in Italy over the weekend! The former MLB star and the fitness influencer were captured sharing a smooch during a night out at Taverna Anema e Core in Capri, Italy. The same evening, the pair was spotted hitting the dance floor.

In love again? Alex Rodriguez has been linked to Kathryne Padgett following his split from Jennifer Lopez.

Martha Stewart spent her Saturday enjoying the beautiful water at Lake Como.For the occasion the 80-year-old multihyphenate was dressed in a golden yellow dress with a floral pattern.She looked regal in the lantern-sleeved frock, which extended beyond her ankles. Weekend activity:Martha Stewart spent her Saturday enjoying the beautiful water at Lake ComoThe media giant relied on the assistance of a black cane as she walked a pier to get to a small boat.The kitchen connoisseur's ensemble boasted purple-hued flowers throughout and had a crewneck collar.