Nadine Coyle is first star of Girls Aloud to perform since Sarah Harding's tragic death

Good Morning Britain presenter Ben Shephard has said how his colleague Kate Garraway will "never give up" on her husband Derek Draper as he battles to cope with the effects of severe Covid on his body.Derek, 54, was admitted to hospital in March 2020 and placed into a coma after being infected with Covid-19.After spending an entire year in hospital he has now returned home but is unable to properly move or communicate after suffering damage all over his body and requires round-the-clock care.Kate's close friend and fellow presenter on Good Morning Britain Ben appeared on ITV documentary Caring For Derek, which charts Derek's slow recovery and his wife's struggle caring for him.In the documentary Ben said Kate will always stand by her man despite her admitting he’s almost a "stranger" now.He said: "Derek has undoubtedly changed from the man I knew a couple of years ago, and certainly from the person that Kate fell in love with."He admitted Kate will find trying to accept what the future might look like "really difficult"."One thing everybody knows about Kate is that she hates letting anybody down," Ben said."The idea that she would think that people might think she’s given up would so far removed from who she is, what motivates her and what drives her on."I don’t think she ever will [give up]."Kate discussed her life with Derek before he fell ill in the documentary, saying she "married someone who was loud and fast-talking, challenging and loving and all of those things"."And the person he is now in many ways is a stranger," she added.She said that while he may never "command a room with a thesis on modern psychology again", she wondered if that is "the be-all and end-all".Kate said: "If we have a love and he can be a dad

Richard Madeley has revealed that he was hit a lot by his dad during his childhood.On Wednesday's Good Morning Britain (February 23), the TV host debated the new law coming into Wales which aims to prevent parents from smacking their children.During the chat, Richard said: "When I was a little boy I was hit quite a lot by my dad, who I love very much and he was a great father, but I was hit quite a lot."It was typical of the day, we are talking about the 1960s. I was hit with a stick and reflecting on it now if it was outlawed then it wouldn't have broken the law."He then asked TV guest Rebecca Wilcox: "Is that one of the reasons with that knock-on effect, it would make parents them stop and think if this ban was introduced?"Rebecca is a journalist and daughter of Childline founder Miriam Wilcox.She then replied: "It's been proven if you make it illegal, it's a form of education, it's not about criminalising parents, but smacking has a negative impact on mental health all the way through childhood and adolescence."We need to evolve out of violence, you should not be smacking, discipline means teaching.

Tunisian-French film producer Tarak Ben Ammar has finalized a deal to purchase Studios de Paris, the production facility outside the French capital which recently housed the Netflix series Emily In Paris and Netflix’s Murder Mystery 2, Deadline can confirm.

Eamonn Holmes has revealed that where he grew up, in war-torn Belfast during the infamous era of the Troubles, cancel culture "was a bullet in the head". However, the former This Morning presenter has revealed he admires Piers Morgan for his fighting spirit during his own cancel culture scandal, when he clashed with ITV over his Meghan Markle comments.Praising Piers for standing up for his beliefs, he exclaimed: "He saved ITV Breakfast!"Without him, the viewing figures will probably slump because he brought a different way of doing it," he added."You have to evolve or die."He also related to the host's refusal to suck up to people in the industry, admitting that he and his wife Ruth Langsford are also "not good at kissing bottoms"."Sometimes it is really quite pathetic the way some people suck up to influential people," he continued."Ruth and I have to genuinely like people to socialise with them."Despite this, he also told the Daily Mail's Weekend Magazine that he can't quite match Piers' outspoken tendencies explaining: "Piers is much braver than I am.

BBC Breakfast star Sally Nugent shared a 12 second phone call with co-host Dan Walker before accepting her new role on the show.The 50-year-old journalist began filling in as a temporary host on the iconic red sofa 10 years ago.However, she was made main presenter on the programme since October last year following the departure of Louise Minchin. She has opened up about how she accepted her role and the question she asked Dan before agreeing to the presenting job.Speaking to The Mirror, Sally said: "I did have a 12 second conversation with Dan before all of this started where I said, 'You are staying for a bit aren't you?' And he went, 'Yeah, I think so.'"So I was like right.

1997 BRIT Awards.The former Spice Girls singer shot to fame as Ginger Spice in the star-studded girl group during the 1990s - alongside Mel B, Emma Bunton, Mel C and Victoria Beckham.However, Geri alone would go on to make modern pop history with her jaw-dropping dress at the 1997 BRIT Awards - which took place at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre on February 24 that year.The Spice Girls were at the height of their fame during the 17th edition of the glam awards ceremony, and they certainly left Britain with plenty to talk about on that evening - from wardrobe blunders to Mel C's infamous spat with Liam Gallagher.The Spice Girl ladies bagged a hefty stack of five nominations and two awards - including best Single for Wannabe and British Video of the Year for Say You'll Be There.The pop powerhouse even performed two of their hits at the ceremony - Wannabe and Who Do You Think You Are - and Geri dazzled the nation in her gorgeous dress which became forever synonymous with the Spice Girls.For Who Do You Think You Are, Geri sizzled in a tight red, white and blue mini dress designed with a huge Union Jack flag stitched all over the front - with a white CND peace symbol on the back.The next day, red-head Geri filled the front pages of newspapers around the globe in her dress - and the look has become known as one of the most memorable moments of the 1990s.She wasn't always meant to wear the Union Jack dress though, because she was originally given a black Gucci mini dress to wear, but the singer decided to take matters into her own hands as she thought it was too "boring".Instead, Halliwell wanted to opt for something that was "celebrate being British", so she asked her sister Karen to stitch a Union Jack tea towel onto the

reports the Daily Mail.In 1981, he was given a life sentence for the murder of teenager Kim Barry, 19, after he beat her and cut off her head and fingers. He was released in 1996 after just 15 years.He was nabbed again in 2010 after being connected to organised crime in Victoria and New South Wales, and he was suspected of having been recruited to carry out gangland killings.He was one of three charged over the planned murders of two men related to disputes within a drugs syndicate.But he skipped a court appearance and has been on the run since then.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.That came to an end this week when police nicked him in a rundown shack in Ravenshoe, about 50 miles south-west of Cairns, in Queensland.

Danny Dyer is reportedly at the top of the I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! wish list this year.The reality TV show looks set to return to the Australian jungle after being held in Wales for two years because of the coronavirus pandemic, and producers think EastEnders star Danny would make the perfect camper.As the actor is set to leave Albert Square this year, it could be good timing.And it sounds as if show bosses are prepared to dig deep to book the star.A source told The Sun: "Producers think Danny would be great on the series and is their number one target."They're hoping he'll be finished in time, they'd definitely be up for a big money offer."Danny's Walford exit after nine years as Mick Carter was confirmed in January.A soap spokesperson said he would be leaving when his contract ends later this year, adding: "Danny has made Mick Carter an iconic character, which we shall always be grateful for, however we won’t be saying goodbye just yet as there's still quite some time - and plenty of explosive drama for Mick - to come before he departs Walford."I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have recently suggested the plan is for their show – which usually airs in November - to return Down Under this year.Speaking on ITV's Lorraine last month, Ant said: "We would all like to go back.

Singer Kimberley Walsh returned to TV as she joined Gethin Jones on the sofa on Morning Live for the first time since her bandmate Sarah Harding died. The star confessed that presenting the programme was the 'best distraction' for her since she got the tragic news.

Kimberley Walsh has confessed presenting Morning Live is "the best distraction" after the death of fellow Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding.The 39-year-old hitmaker has returned to her presenting role on the hit BBC daytime show for the first time since the passing of her bandmate Sarah who passed away at the age of 39 on Sunday, 5 September. The blonde bombshell lost her battle to breast cancer earlier this month after she was diagnosed with the deadly illness in August 2020.

Nadine Coyle has made a defiant return to the stage following the death of her former Girls Aloud bandmate and close friend Sarah Harding. On Saturday night, the Irish beauty, 36, took to the stage as part of the Bongo's Bingo tour at Content in Liverpool.

Nadine Coyle showcased her vocals as she performed the Girls Aloud hit Sound Of The Underground on Karaoke Club: Drag Edition. The Irish singer, 36, who recently described how she was 'absolutely devastated' as she shared a tribute to her late Girls Aloud bandmate Sarah Harding, featured on the glamorous spin-off series of Celebrity Karaoke Club.

Cheryl has cancelled a live show as she mourns the death of Sarah Harding. The 38-year-old star has been left devastated after her Girls Aloud bandmate passed away earlier this month following her cancer battle, and she has axed her planned performance at this weekend's Birmingham Pride event as a result.

Cheryl has announced to fans that she will not be performing at Birmingham Pride this weekend, as she is still processing the death of former bandmate Sarah Harding. The former Girls Aloud singer was due to be headliner act at the event but has pulled out after the death of Sarah who tragically lost her battle with breast cancer aged 39 on September 6.

Cheryl has pulled out of her headline slot at Birmingham Pride tomorrow (September 25).The Girls Aloud singer said she was not “emotionally, physically or mentally able to perform”, citing grief over the death of former bandmate Sarah Harding, who passed away earlier this month.In a lengthy post on her Instagram Stories page, Cheryl wrote: “It has been a long and emotionally exhausting 12 months with such twists and turns and I feel now I just need some time to sit with my feelings and process the grief.“Saying goodbye to somebody [you] spent such a massive piece of your life with is like nothing else. My heart is heavy.”Organisers of Birmingham Pride said they were “naturally disappointed….

Birmingham Pride as she comes to terms wit the death of former Girls Aloud bandmate Sarah Harding.The 38-year-old told fans that she is not ‘emotionally, mentally or physically able’ to perform at the event this weekend, saying that she needs to process her grief.In a statement shared to her Instagram stories, the Call My Name singer wrote: ‘Saying goodbye to somebody you spent such a massive piece of your life with is like nothing else.‘My heart is heavy. Grief is such a harsh experience and an absolute rollercoaster of emotions.

As Cheryl continues to mourn the tragic death of her Girls Aloud bandmate Sarah Harding, the singer has told her fans she doesn’t feel ’emotionally, mentally, or physically’ ready to return to the stage ahead of Birmingham Pride.

CHERYL has pulled out of her Birmingham Pride gig tomorrow after revealing she isn't "emotionally or mentally" able to perform following Sarah Harding's death. Girls Aloud's Sarah tragically died from aggressive breast cancer earlier this month aged just 39.

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Cheryl has revealed that she will not be performing at Birmingham Pride this Saturday.The star explained to fans that she does not feel “emotionally, mentally or physically able “ to perform following the tragic death of her Girls Aloud bandmate, Sarah Harding. Sarah passed away aged 39 on Sunday 5 September.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterCheryl has pulled out of an appearance at Birmingham Pride as she grieves for former bandmate Sarah Harding, who tragically died earlier this month.In one emotional post to her Instagram Stories, the Fight For This Love songstress expressed her grief for Sarah as she apologised to her fans for pulling out of the concert.Cheryl wrote: "Saying goodbye to somebody you spent such a massive piece of your life with is like nothing else."My heart is heavy, grief is such a harsh experience and an absolute rollercoaster of emotions, questions without answers and pain without resolve, so tumultuous and constant."She went on: "With that said I am so sorry but I really am not