Monty Don: Gardeners' World star reassured by fans his show is 'invaluable' after jibe

Selma Blair has been granted a restraining order against her boyfriend after claiming he physically attacked her last month while she was at her home in Los Angeles.Blair alleges the incident occurred between herself and ex-boyfriend Ronald Carlson on Feb. 22 after they had recently ended their long-term relationship, according to legal documents obtained by TMZ.Following an argument, the Cruel Intentions star claims that Carlson , 52, lunged at her, jumped on top of her body and began to strangle her.In the legal docs, Blair - who battles multiple sclerosis - alleges that Carlson 'strangled her, throttling her and shaking her head and shoulders aggressively' while she was lying on her sofa.

Shay Mitchell showcased her burgeoning baby bump while out in New York City on Tuesday.The 34-year-old actress - who announced she was expecting her second child withDreamcrew CBO Matte Babel - donned a beige bra under a sheer lace top as she strolled across the sidewalk in Manhattan.The Pretty Little Liars star's cream-colored button-up top featured a solid bow-tied collar. Baby on board:Shay Mitchell showcased her burgeoning baby bump while out in New York City on TuesdayThe Canada native's svelte legs were on full display in a pair of black leather leggings.

Amy Schumer revealed the real reason why she walked way from the live-action Barbie movie nearly three years after she was tapped to write the script and star in the flick.At the time, the 40-year-old comedian said she had to bow out of the project due to 'scheduling conflicts' with her 2018 movie I Feel Pretty, but in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Amy admitted there were too many creative differences for her to proceed with the film.'They definitely didn’t want to do it the way I wanted to do it, the only way I was interested in doing it,' she said. Difficult decision: Amy Schumer revealed the real reason why she walked way from the live-action Barbie movie nearly three years after she was tapped to write the script and star in the flick; seen in DecemberAmy and her writing partner and sister,Kim Caramele, came up with a script about an 'ambitious inventor,' and the studios wanted that invention to be a high heel made out of Jell-O.

Khloe Kardashian showed off her progress in the gym in a set of videos that were shared to her Instagram Story on Wednesday.In the clips, the 37-year-old reality television personality was seen spending time in a fitness center while showcasing her impressively sculpted form.The media figure also shared a video where she demonstrated a leg stretch while placing an emphasis on her curvy backside. Putting in work: Khloe Kardashian showed off her progress in the gym in a set of videos that were shared to her Instagram Story on WednesdayKardashian wore an all-pink outfit to the gym that included a sleeveless top that exposed her toned tummy.The entrepreneur also rocked a form-hugging set of leggings that conformed tightly to her chiseled hips and thighs.

A first look image has finally surfaced from the new live-action remake of the classic Disney movie Pinocchio.Tom Hanks, 65, can be seen for the first time as Geppetto, the village puppeteer who wishes for one of his creations to become real.In the new still Geppetto bends affectionately over his worktable to be level with his little puppet Pinocchio, who has magically come to life. There it is: A first look image has finally surfaced from the new live-action remake of the classic Disney movie Pinocchio with Tom Hanks as Geppetto Fan service: In the new still Geppetto bends over his worktable to be level with his little puppet Pinocchio, who has come to life, a recreation of a shot from the original (pictured)Geppetto makes his wish upon a star, which works its charm on the puppet only halfway, making him sentient but still wood.Pinocchio then spends the movie on a quest to fulfil his creator's hopes and become a real-life flesh-and-blood boy.

Ready to start over! Clayton Echard’s season of The Bachelor is still airing, but the lead and his former contestants are already weighing in on who should be the next Bachelorette.

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Stanley Tucci is opening up about his cancer battle and why it took him so long to get his diagnosis.In 's latest cover story, the star of CNN's food and travel series, said he feels «incredibly lucky» to be alive today after undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatments that ravaged his body.Tucci was diagnosed with a tumor on his tongue in 2017, but it took two years of him living with extreme pain in his jaw before his condition was accurately diagnosed.«I had a scan, but the scan missed it. And of course, when you think that there might be something wrong, you're also afraid that there is something wrong,» Tucci, who lost his first wife, Kate, to breast cancer in 2009, told the outlet.It took seeing multiple doctors to finally discover that he had a three-centimeter tumor at the base of his tongue.«They couldn't do surgery because the tumor was so big.

Sam Heughan is adding fuel to the romance fire! After being spotted sharing a kiss with a mystery woman in NYC earlier this week, the  star appeared on Wednesday’s and talked relationships. After being asked by the host, “You’re single,” the Scottish actor playfully wanted to know why she was inquiring. When Barrymore shared that she was simply asking for his fans, “The Heughligans,” she added: “I actually heard that you want to put career ahead, and put romance in the backseat, is that still true?” Heughan quickly put an end to any speculation that he is putting love in the backseat. “I never said that, I don’t think...Drew Barrymore,” he shared.

Joshua Tharpe — who appeared on the CMT reality series Party Down South — has passed away at the incredibly young age of just 42.

Kate Middleton and Prince William continue to show their support for Ukraine as they took a trip to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London Wednesday.  The royal couple made the surprise visit to hear about efforts to support Ukrainians in the U.K. and across Europe.

During the conversation, Nicki also revealed her surprise when she discovered her brain tumour had disappeared.The BBC host underwent surgery to remove the tumour in 2019, but only part of it could be extracted safely.She told host Kate: “Back in October I was having my yearly scan with my fantastic consultant, who knows that I adore him."I tell him regularly in front of my husband how much I adore him and the NHS that looked after me and continue to look after me so well."And he rang me, and I was standing in a field, because now we do phone appointments, we don't do it face to face.”Nicki added: "So he rang me with my latest scans, and I was standing in a field and the Escape to the Country crew were moved away."I knew I was getting the call, so they moved away, and they gave me some privacy and I'm looking at all these pigs."Nicki admitted she broke down after hearing the update, and still gets emotional now when talking about the moment.

Louise Minchin, 53, has sat down for a candid chat on her podcast, Push Your Peak, with Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer, 39.The pair discussed a range of personal and work-related subjects, including Karen’s dedication to her job.Louise also discussed her favourite Strictly pairing with the Latin dance specialist.The BBC Breakfast presenter appeared to snub her co-star Dan Walker, who took part in the last season of the hit BBC One show.Louise confessed that her “all-time favourite” dance couple had been Karen with TV personality Jamie Laing.She asked Karen: “Final question for me, who’s your favourite Strictly partner?”Karen said: “Oh, you’re naughty! They are all my favourite. Who do you think?”Louise responded: “My all-time favourite: you and Jamie Laing.”Karen admitted: “I love Jamie.

Dan Walker, 44, has called on his social media followers to be “accurate” and “kind” when speaking about the “really horrible” news of Ukraine.The BBC Breakfast presenter had taken to his Instagram Story to reply to questions from some of his 272,000 followers.One of the people sending in their enquiries asked him how he remained “positive” on television “when what’s happening in Ukraine is so upsetting”.In a lengthy message, Dan explained: “The news is really horrible at the moment.“I try and imagine I’m a viewer.“I think that gives you a good handle on when it gets too much, when you need a break, when you need a reset, when you need a breath.“I also think it’s real life, it’s happening, it’s not that far away and people are suffering.“Be careful, be accurate, be kind.”Last week Dan came under fire after apologising over a Ukrainian guest swearing on BBC Breakfast when she became overcome with emotion.The presenter had been discussing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with Ukrainian singer Maria Burmaka when she dropped the F-bomb as she denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin.Dan immediately apologised to viewers, telling Maria: “Maria, I understand the depth of feeling but I have to apologise to our viewers."The guest soon realised her mistake and put her hands over her mouth and thanked the presenters for being on the show.However, the moment did not sit right with many viewers, who criticised Dan’s lack of “sensitivity”.The broadcaster even saw his name trend on Twitter with social media users divided over his reaction to the swear word.Twitter user JayneMcCubbinTV shared her outrage as she found out the reason why Dan was trending.She wrote: “This is so sad.

Piers Morgan, 56, has once again taken to Twitter to condemn Russian President Vladmir Putin as he continues to "slaughter" Ukrainians.The former Good Morning Britain presenter has called for the world to stand up to Putin, along with leaders with "the guts to do it".Piers posted a series of tweets this evening in response to distressing pictures from Ukraine.Journalist Olga Tokairiuk took to Twitter to post pictures of pregnant Ukrainian women "covered in blood", along with pictures of dead bodies being put into mass graves.In response, Piers said in view of his 7.9 million followers: "FFS. How can we ignore this? (sic)"The world must stand up to Putin, and we need leaders with the guts to do it."He also took to Twitter to comment on a video showing Russian troops directly targeting a maternity hospital, full of women and children.In response, Piers said: "This is so f*****g disgusting."Putin's a genocidal monster deliberately slaughtering women & babies."At what point do we stop watching him commit these sickening war crimes and do something to stop him?"Our cowardly inaction is shameful & pathetic." (sic)Many social media users took to the comments of both posts to express their sadness on what is happening in Ukraine.Deanyemery said: "For once I agree with you @PiersMorgan."All those arguing against action as it would cause WW3 are just delaying the inevitable."Putin will not step down unless he makes some serious gains.

Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don, 65, has taken to Twitter to comment on how much the TV licence fee payer is contributing towards the production of the BBC series. In view of his 213,800 followers, Monty hit back after a social media user commented on a picture of the TV series being filmed by just the presenter, which he supported for keeping "costs down."Sharing a view of his garden set up with a technical kit, Monty gave his followers a behind the scenes insight into how he and his fellow presenters film the favourite gardening show during the coronavirus lockdown.In the caption of the picture, the expert gardener lamented the absence of his production crew.He wrote: "My film crew in the garden today.

Radio Times that he was unprepared for the grief that was felt by the viewers when Nigel died.“There was real sadness when he died.“It was a sort of Diana-type sadness,” he recalled, referring to the late royal.Monty currently has four dogs in his household, although only two are seen on Gardeners’ World.The TV star has Nellie, another golden retriever, and a Yorkshire terrier called Patti.He also has two dachshunds who do not appear in the programme.Monty said that it was highly likely that Nellie and Patti, who make regular appearances on his Instagram account, would be seen on the show, although he admitted that the former “doesn’t like television much and thinks it’s a pain”.DON'T MISS...Carol Vorderman stuns fan after sepsis battle

Loose Women host Ruth Langsford has shared her hilarious nickname for husband Eamonn Holmes.The 60-year-old presenter was back on our screens on Wednesday afternoon alongside fellow panelists Frankie Bridge, Kéllé Bryan and Janet Street-Porter.The famous foursome discussed the news that gardener Monty Don has told people to let their grass grow.Monty, 65, has said that men should be less "obsessive" and "controlling" about having a tidy lawn.Speaking about the news article on the ITV lunchtime show, Ruth explained: "I screenshotted it and sent it to Eamonn and he'll be fuming because he loves his stripy lawn."What is it with sheds and lawns? When they get to 45 or 50 they suddenly become obsessed with the lawn."Eamonn wasn't like that when

Monty Don has discussed the overwhelming sadness in response to the death of his pet dog Nigel.

the death of Nigel, who was ‘suddenly taken ill’ and died in May last year, breaking the hearts of his many loyal fans.

Monty Don, 65, has spoken out about the outpouring of love and support he received from fans while he was grieving the loss of his pet dog Nigel in 2020.The horticulturalist’s beloved Golden Retriever died nine months ago after he fell ill and suffered from “violent fits all night”.Monty has now revealed he wasn’t prepared for how many of his fans were equally devastated by Nigel’s death.The gardener compared the emotional reaction to the news to the “sadness” surrounding Princess Diana’s death in 1997.Monty said in a new interview: “People for some reason suspended disbelief and wanted him to be this special person. “There was real sadness when he died. “It was a sort of Diana-type sadness.”Nigel earned himself a special place in the