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The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C last night.The former side-kick to David Walliams on Little Britain wrote a defiant tweet to his 1.2 million followers on the subject, signing off with a reminder that he saw himself as "an icon and a natural treasure".The 48-year-old actor and comedian had taken part in the Great British Bake Off together with Ed Gamble, Annie Mac and rapper Example, after a fourth celebrity contestant, believed to be Martine McCutcheon, pulled out.Matt was awarded with one of Paul's famous "Hollywood Handshakes" after a challenge that had seen him prepare some biscuits themed around the Arsenal football team.Fellow judge Prue Leith had shown her disapproval over the congratulatory move by trying to push Paul's hand away from Matt's, but the coveted handshake still took place.The other three contestants notably failed to receive one - and it started a Twitter storm.One poll quizzed fellow followers: "Does Matt Lucas' handshake count?", only for 60 per cent of viewers to adamantly vote 'no'.Yet Matt, who came top in the technical challenge after mastering some delicious jam doughnuts, was nonplussed by the scepticism."Say what you like.

The Sun: "He knows there are a lot of people fascinated by his story and is happy to tell it.”Express.co.uk has contacted Will, Jada and August's reps for comment.There are currently some disagreements between August and the couple about what took place, as he insists the "entanglement" occurred with Will's "blessing" following a face-to-face chat, but the King Richard actor and Jada have categorically denied his claims.Jada has confirmed that she got into an "entanglement" with August back in 2016, when she was 45 and he was 20.She revealed four years later, during an episode of Red Table Talk, that she and Will had been on a break when it happened, and had been considering ending their marriage.Will confirmed: "We decided that we were going to separate for a period of time and you go figure out how to make yourself happy and I’ll figure out how to make myself happy."Jada added that she had "absolutely" been in a relationship with August, but dismissed the suggestion that Will had agreed to the pairing, stating that "the only person that can give permission in that circumstance is myself”.She hinted at deep unhappiness in her marriage, stating: "I just wanted to feel good, it had been so long since I felt good."The pair opted not to split in the end and are now very much together, but August put a spanner in the works during his2020 interview with Angela Yee, when he appeared totally smitten with Jada."I gave my full self to [the relationship] - so much so to the point that I can die right now and be okay with knowing that I truly gave myself to somebody," he declared.Meanwhile, Will told GQ that marriage "can't be a prison", citing his wife's "unconventional" beliefs and confessing that Jada had not been monogamous for

Marvel‘s latest film Morbius has responded to negative reviews.Daniel Espinosa has addressed the movie’s poor reception, which has been largely panned by critics. NME gave it a one-star rating, writing that “even the most committed Marvel fan could drop dead from boredom”.Now, Espinosa has spoken after the film’s opening weekend.

TikTok account, where under the name ‘d**kdocontiktok’, he shares his experiences as a cosmetic surgeon specialising in penis procedures. Now, in an interview with VICE on their 10 Questions series, the doctor addressed some common queries about “pickle” surgery, and lifted the lid on the biggest phallus he had seen.

Manchester United's pursuit of Erik ten Hag by jibing that the current Ajax boss would not want to join a side that "has been doing badly for years."Ten Hag, 52, tops United's four-man shortlist to replace Ralf Rangnick at the end of the season when the German moves upstairs to take on a consultancy role at the club. Mauricio Pochettino has been identified as the other leading candidate to take the Old Trafford hot seat but United chiefs are said to have held positive talks with the Ajax boss last month.But now Klaassen has claimed United are no longer a European powerhouse and it would be a backwards step for his current boss to join the Red Devils.

Instagram to show off her natural curves in a busty bikini - after spending years covering up her body.The brunette babe is not shy about showing off her beautiful body to her adoring 19,000 followers - she previously rocked a matching mesh lingerie set from Ann Summers and urged that “everyone should feel comfortable in their own skin.”In her recent post, Megan has decided to strip down to her swimwear after purchasing some new beach garments ready for her upcoming holiday.But, the influencer revealed that she has not always been so confident about flaunting her figure.Megan confessed that this year is the first time “ever” she is jetting off on vacation without worrying about covering up or finding something that is “flattering.”The body positive star grinned as she embraced her curvaceous body in a floral matching bikini top and bottoms from Figleaves.Accentuating her full chest, the plunge neckline of the top cheekily revealed her cleavage.And, the bottoms hugged Megan’s hips and sat on her waist.In the caption she shared her previous experiences of feeling uncomfortable when having to show off her body in bikinis.Megan explained: “Okay so this is the first year EVER that I am going on holiday and I am not stressing about dieting and losing weight and buying things that are flattering or cover me up.“I am not gonna hate myself this time I am gonna buy bikinis that I LOVE and recognise how f***ing fab I look in them.“So yeah here’s a load of pictures of me looking forward to actually going on HOLIDAY AGAIN YAY.“I am so excited and I have zero time for self loathing.”She shared: “I wear size 18 on top and 20 on bottom.”Inspired by Megan’s post, many people fled to the comments to praise the influencer and swoon over

iPhone can be a great way to get a bit of extra cash in your pocket. But, if you don't prepare it properly, you could end up giving away your personal data, photos and other sensitive information to a stranger.That's why Apple recommends taking a few simple steps to secure all your old data before wiping it clean.

Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton or other celebrity known for plastering their lives all over cameras.The actress was one of Marilyn Monroe's biggest rivals in Hollywood, but she also lived her private life very publicly and knew how to throw a stunt.While the blonde beauty will be remembered for her sexy roles – including the first major nude scene in the industry – and the famous photo with Sophia Loren, her life ended in tragedy.Jayne sadly died in a fatal car crash at the young age of 34 in June 1967 – but the incident itself was surrounded by controversy due to her links to satanism.Here, as Daily Star continues our new Golden Icons series, we take a look into the tragic life of Jayne Mansfield.Just like the Kardashians and other reality stars, Jayne welcomed the cameras into her life and let her private life become public.She had a busy publicity team and in less than a year (September 1956 to 1957) appeared in around 2,500 photographs in newspapers, which helped boost her to international fame.Jayne made appearances in the UK where she attended the October 10, 1959 football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers.And while celebrities try and avoid wardrobe malfunctions, Jayne regularly fell victim to them, with her clothing popping at the seams, or revealing that she wasn't wearing underwear.One such incident saw her pose for a photo with Sophia Loren, who was being honoured at a dinner party in April 1957.Photos showed Jayne's assets ready to burst from her low-cut top, with another showing Sophie giving Jayne serious side-eye.Italian actress Sophia said of the incident: "Then comes in Jayne Mansfield, the last one to come.

Joy Division, Sex Pistols, New Order and more bands integral to the city’s musical history, the BPA promises to “celebrate and preserve British popular music and other aspects of popular culture, recognising its pivotal influence on the world stage.”The BPA’s first exhibit will come in the form of ‘Collection’, launching on May 19. A statement describes it as “a distinctively Manchester-flavoured exhibition, underlining why the city is the perfect home for the British Pop Archive.

Greater Manchester residents can expect grey skies and rain as the gloomy weather continues well into the weekend.

Marta Balaga In Monster Scripted’s seven-episode series “Afterglow,” hailing from Norway, Ester – mother, wife and a friend – finds out she has cancer. But instead of giving in to pain, she “demands joy,” actress Nina Ellen Ødegård told Variety at Canneseries after its premiere in main competition.

Goal hero Kristoffer Syvertsen admits that he thought about hanging up his boots during a gruelling eight-month struggle with injury.

Holly Jones Progressive and passionate civics teacher Amir (Doron Ben-David) seeks to dispel the broad stereotypes his class paints of their Arab neighbors after brazen and troubled teen Leanne (Maya Landsmann) incites her peers in class to her rallying call of “Kill the Arabs” while presenting an unsettling scenario for a class project: Bar Arabs from a local swimming pool. Extolling the virtues of empathy is no small feat, however. Amir soon finds himself caught up in a viral conflict with Leanne that calls his character into question and speaks to the often-hasty and out-of-context judgment the populace is eager to make when hard-pressed to do the right thing.“The Lesson,” an all-encompassing six-episode socio-political drama produced by Yochanan Kredo at Jasmine TV for Israeli broadcaster Kan 11, takes a gripping plunge – confirmed by huge figures on Kan 11 – into various forms of prejudice and the way they spread and seed within a community.

A mum whose four young sons were killed by their own father has been left devastated after finding out that their memorial garden has been "trashed" by a housing developer.

Gogglebox 's Ellie Warner is 'unlikely to return to the show anytime soon', says a source, as she stays by her boyfriend's hospital bedside after he was hit by a car.

The big screen is back this spring - and with blockbuster film releases, original plots, and new and familiar characters, there has never been a better time to get lost in a great story on the big screen.

A Lanarkshire lighthouse expert is in buoyant mood as he stages his first exhibition in three years – showcasing treasures including a bespoke model of the world’s oldest surviving sea-washed lighthouse.

Ed Sheeran, Steve Mac and Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid have won their High Court copyright battle over 2017 Number 1 single Shape of You.

After recently giving birth to her second child, Tracey Beaker actress Dani Harmer has revealed that she can’t breastfeed her newborn son due to a health condition. The 33 year old, who is mum to one month old Rowan Leon James and Avarie-Belle Betsy, five, explained that her youngest is suffering from tongue-tie.Taking to her Instagram Stories, she said: “Some of us try to breastfeed but difficulties get in the way.

When conventional fitness trends like yoga and jogging don’t take your fancy, what’s next? Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow has taken on the wellness world by sharing unusual workouts like ‘fascia’ stretches and body alignment on her website Goop. But there are much wackier workout trends out there to try. Reality stars and Hollywood legends are all over them so they must be worth it, right? From electric suits to laying on a bed of nails, we’ve found the quirkiest activities which promise to keep you fit and healthy.

With 30 million people suffering from snoring in the UK, it's very likely that you know (or have slept near) someone who snores.There can be many reasons for the noisy nighttime habit including narrow airways and the vibration of tissues in your throat that relax when you sleep. Although occasional snoring may not be cause for alarm, for consistent snorers it may be damaging to their health due to disrupting their own sleep cycles, which can lead to chronic fatigue.