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Dawn French has given fans a sneak peek into her lavish £2 million mansion on the Devon and Cornwall border. The comedian and actress, 65, purchased the new home after selling her beloved Fowey property for £6.6 million in 2021, which was triple what she bought it for in 2006.Taking to Instagram, the Vicar of Dibley star showed off her new writing room, which featured a huge chandelier, pink walls, and some stunning countryside views. Dawn captioned the snap: "I made a beautiful room to write in, and now I can't stop looking at the room and the view instead of writing…..#twat @annastandish.interiors." Fans were quick to comment on the beautiful room, with one writing: "Oh my goodness that’s so beautiful!! Beautiful room for a beautiful writer! Can’t wait to see all the amazing works to come out of there!" "I can understand why you'd get distracted in there.

Popular BBC series The Traitors returned for a hilarious sketch for Red Nose Day, as two iconic contestants joined a a rather star-studded round table.The parody sketch began with Dawn French playing show host Claudia Winkleman, who announced: "I’m actually Claudia Winkleman - half woman, half fringe." Those sat around the table then began to remove their hoods, revealing the famous faces underneath, which included Alison Hammond, Dame Mary Berry, Steve Merchant and Danny Dyer. Actor Ewan McGregor also made an appearance as his Star Wars character Obi Wan Kenobi. As the skit continued, Traitors icon Maddy Smedley was unhooded and accused those around the table of either being traitors or faithfuls.

Danny Dyer has been confirmed to star in a Comic Relief parody of The Traitors.The sketch, set to air during Friday night’s (March 17) Comic Relief show, will also feature Stephen Merchant, Jennifer Saunders, Mary Berry and Rosie Jones, alongside series one contestants Maddy Smedley and Wilfred Webster.The show’s host Claudia Winkleman will be played by Dawn French, who will assemble the famous faces at the roundtable as they attempt to uncover the traitor.Comic Relief Night on BBC One will be hosted by David Tennant, Zoe Ball, Paddy McGuinness, AJ Odudu and Joel Dommett, with musical performances from Tom Grennan and Zara Larsson.Based on the Dutch series De Verraders, The Traitors debuted in November last year and became the biggest brand-new entertainment launch for the BBC in two years, picking up 34million views on BBC iPlayer.

Echo. READ MORE: Dawn French's 'huge t***' tour poster cleared by watchdog after 'offence' complaintsKate has shared an insight into her life at home with Derek and the children on Giovanna Fletcher's podcast Journey To Magic. Three years after her husband first faced life-changing challenges amid his covid battle, the broadcaster has revealed that her husband is "very damaged" but is still making progress every day.

Dawn French had fans obsessed after she gave fans a small glimpse of her transformation into Claudia Winkleman for Comic Relief, but on Wednesday a brand new video was released - and you won't believe it.The new video shows the comedian, 65, in situ and strutting around the famous Scottish Castle known to all fans of the much-loved BBC series, The Traitors, as she performs the Strictly host's role on the reality show. Check out the hilarious clip below…WATCH: Dawn French sparks major fan reaction with new video of unbelievable transformationIn one rib-tickling moment of the video, Dawn says: "So join me, Claudia Winkle-tinkle-dewinkle-dinkle-deman for Comic Relief night on Friday 17 March or be an idiot."Fans could not get over Dawn's impersonation of the BBC presenter with one commenting: "Dawn never disappoints...brilliant!" A second added: "Dawn French just perfect as usual ripping off a Goddess the Winkle-Dinkle will from now on be forever known as.

A poster branding Dawn French a 'huge t**t' has been given the seal of approval following a string of 'serious offence' complaints. The message was part of an advert for the actress and comedian’s upcoming UK tour, seen in The Sunday Times Culture magazine on December 4.

BBC icon Dawn French has undergone such a drastic image transformation, it's made fans 'spit their coffee out'. The 65-year old has become a National treasure over the years thanks to roles in shows such as The Vicar of Dibley, French and Saunders and the Harry Potter films.

Gary Lineker. The corporation on Friday said it had “decided” the former England star would take a break from presenting the highlights programme until an “agreed and clear position” on his use of social media had been reached. The 62 year old became embroiled in a row over impartiality after using Twitter to compare the language used to launch a new Government asylum policy with 1930s Germany.

Celebrities and cultural figures including a Nobel literature laureate and comedian have voiced their thoughts on the BBC’s impartiality row involving Gary Lineker.The corporation on Friday said it had “decided” the former England star would take a break from presenting the highlights programme until an “agreed and clear position” on his use of social media had been reached.The 62 year old became embroiled in a row over impartiality after using Twitter to compare the language used to launch a new Government asylum policy with 1930s Germany. Many have used the hashtags #StandWithGary, #IStandWithGaryLineker OR #IStandWithGary to voice their support for Lineker.

Dawn French and Claudia Winkleman have officially joined forces to raise money for Comic Relief in an exciting Traitors themed sketch for the annual charity event. The Vicar Of Dibley star, 65, looked virtually unrecognisable as she posed alongside the Strictly Come Dancing host, 51, in a playful Instagram selfie on Friday. Dressed in one of Claudia’s iconic jumpers and sporting a black wig complete with signature blunt fringe, Dawn posed alongside Claudia in the cheeky selfie ahead of the sketch which is due to air next week.

Dawn French is famous for her exceptional impersonation skills but in her latest photo, shared on Thursday, she upped the ante with an unrecognisable transformation you will not believe.Taking to her Instagram account, the Vicar of Dibley star, 65, donned an a chunky black fringe, knitted grey roll-neck jumper and added lashings of concealer to her lips as she transformed into Strictly Come Dancing host, Claudia Winkleman, who was also captured in the photo giggling away. Dawn sent fans wild with the hilarious updateCaptioning the hilarious moment, the star penned: "Coming soon…#traitors #comicrelief." The image was also reshared by Claudia herself who couldn't get enough of her "hero's" new look.Claudia wrote: "Coming soon…#traitors #comicrelief.

Dawn French has gone back to basics as she stunned on the red carpet debuting her signature bob for the first time in years.

Dawn French debuted the much anticipated return to her signature bob whilst attending the opening of a West End show on Tuesday.The 65 year old comedian, who is best known for starring in Vicar of Dibley, had previously cut her hair short into a pixie cut whilst she was growing out her greys after revealing last year that she’d lost interest in dying her hair at home. Appearing on The One Show in December of last year, Dawn had said: "I just couldn’t be bothered to keep doing it.

Dawn French looks almost unrecognisable in a no make-up video she posted on Instagram where she could be heard swooning over her "boyfriend".The 65-year-old, who is best-known for having brunette locks chopped into a short bob and complete with a fringe, has recently been embracing her grey hair and did so in her latest offering.Without any make-up on her face whatsoever and her grey locks worn in a half-up, half-down style, Dawn looked fresh-faced and naturally pretty.READ NEXT: Dawn French unrecognisable with purple hair transformation as fans brand her 'MILF'Chatting to her followers in a hilarious piece to camera, the comedian filmed herself acting out a funny comedy sketch.Saying "hello" to Instagram, Dawn suddenly said: "Idris, stop it. Seriously, I'm trying to do something witty and alluring for Instagram.""Idris" appears to refer to Idris Elba, whom she has had a long-running joke about, with her pretending that they are dating.Often calling him "boyfriend" in posts, the Vicar of Dibley star wrote "life with Idris" over the top of her video.In the clip she went on: "He's doing that thing that boys do.

Meghan Markle, 41, and Prince Harry, 38, have made headlines since the release of their explosive Netflix docuseries, Harry and Meghan, earlier this month.The show has divided opinion across the world, but the Sussexes still have a supporter in X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, 34.In an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, Alexandra was asked for her thoughts on the doc.She said: “I actually haven’t had a chance to watch it.“I am looking forward to watching it because I absolutely love Meghan and Harry but I haven’t had the chance simply because of my workload, but I will watch it very soon.”Alexandra’s inability to watch the series is understandable given that she is currently performing 12 shows a week in pantomime at the London Palladium, all while raising her five month baby.The former Strictly Come Dancing star has taken on the role as the villain in this year’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk.In her Palladium panto debut she is also acting alongside comedy greats Dawn French and Julian Clary.On how it is going, Alexandra said: “Doing a show with the likes of Dawn French and Julian Clary is just amazing and I think for everyone, we have all been through a tough couple of years so to go into a theatre and laugh and smile is such a joyous moment that I think everyone needs. “And [Dawn and Julian] are just wonderful.

Screenwriter and executive producer Muirinn Lane Kelly has died aged 50.

Marks and Spencer has released the 2022 festive food advert featuring comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders as Fairy and Duckie.

THE MASKED Dancer final saw Scissors crowned the winner as Glee star Heather Morris after Hollywood actor Adam Garcia finished in second place as Onomatopoeia. The spin-off to The Masked Singer has kept everyone guessing for weeks, and tonight the answers were finally revealed.  The final saw the three masked celebrities remaining, Scissors, Onomatopoeia and Pearly King, dance to be crowned the winner. After each of them performed for the judging panel, the vote offs began with Pearly King going first, who was revealed as Strictly legend Bruno Tonioli.

THE MASKED Dancer fans were left stunned by Oti Mabuse and Davina McCall's showstopping outfits for the finale. The two judges have sported an array of stylish ensembles each week on the show and pulled out all the stops for tonight's grand finale, where they were joined by guest judge Dawn French. Davina, 55, wore a bright fuchsia one shouldered dress with fluffy feather sleeves.

DAWN French looked unrecognisable as she showed off her blunt grey fringe. The 64-year-old, who has embraced her natural hair colour in recent years, delighted fans as she posed with a rude mug.

Richard Osman breaks silence on Pointless replacementAnt went on to tell Stephen to keep their trophy warm until they see each other again.However, he later posed with the gong on his Twitter page as he jokingly told the pair: "You've got too many!"He added: "I’ll look after this for a few years… All joking aside, nobody deserves it more! @antanddec."In response, Ant said: "You look well fit though!"The presenting duo have now won the award for the 21st year in a row.This year the pair were up against fellow hosts; Graham Norton, Bradley Walsh and Alison Hammond.Following This Morning's win, Alison took to the stage and joked that she should've won the gong instead.Clutching onto the trophy, the host said: “Lets be honest, I should've won one of these as well!”Johnny Depp looks unrecognisable as he tells NYC fans 'I'm good' [PICTURED]Strictly's Jayde Adams hits back at Paul Embery over weight jibe [REACTION]Dawn French blasts 'Kardashian-style figures' for ruining equality [OPINION]Despite missing out, she went on to praise This Morning for winning the award for Best Daytime show. Many took to Twitter to express their shock at Alison missing out on the gong.Twitter user Andy wrote: "Eh???? Alison Hammond definitely deserved it.She's brilliant!! #NTA #NTAAwards."BridgeStreetTroll commented: "Anyway, Alison Hammond is a National Treasure & f**k all the rest."Alex typed: "Alison Hammond winning would have been a breathe of fresh air #NTAs.""Alison Hammond is a national treasure and was absolutely robbed of Best Presenter at #NTAs," Dan Chevalier added.Others were in favour of Ant and Dec winning, including Shaun Fitzpatrick, who commented: "21 years in a row congratulations @antanddec on winning best Presenters of The Year