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EastEnders star Shona McGarthy and Blue's Lee Ryan shared a wholesome moment as they laughed at wearing matching outfits to the TRIC Awards. Some of the biggest names in British television and radio descended on London's Grosvenor House Hotel for the annual bash on Wednesday.

Duncan James has confessed his teenage daughter was more impressed by his appearance on Celebrity Gogglebox than by his fame from being in the boyband Blue. The 44-year-old, who is set to reunite with his bandmates Lee Ryan, Simon Webbe and Antony Costa for a reunion for their 20th anniversary tour, recently appeared as a TV sofa critic beside Denise Van Outen. The band are gearing up to release their seventh studio album, but it seems Duncan’s daughter is more impressed with his Gogglebox stint than being part of the nostalgic boyband.

Duncan James has admitted that his teenage daughter was more excited about him joining the cast of Celebrity Gogglebox than his latest reunion with boyband Blue.The 44 year old is back with his bandmates Lee Ryan, 39, Simon Webbe, 43, and Antony Costa, 41, as they gear up to release their seventh studio album, Heart & Soul, and head out on their 20th anniversary tour. But one person who was less than impressed with the boys getting back together was Duncan's 17 year old daughter Tianie.

Lee Ryan tied the knot with his long-term girlfriend Verity Paris in a secret ceremony in Gibraltar.But before his X Factor wife was on the scene, Lee, 39, was known as a serial dater and had links with other famous celebs including Atomic Kitten's Liz McClarnon.After Liz and Lee's relationship came to an end, the All Rise star became known to the press as someone who went out with a number of women.However, it wasn't until he appeared on Big Brother in 2014 that the British public got to witness his complex relationships unfold when he became embroiled in a love triangle on the show. With his player days behind him, Daily Star has taken a look at Lee Ryan's dating history.Back in 2001, Lee dated Atomic Kitten singer Liz McClarnon.The couple's romance became the centre of media's attention as they both were key members of the UK's biggest bands at the time.In 2003, Lee proposed to Liz in a hotel in Oxford, but unfortunately, Liz decided to call off their whirlwind romance shortly after the engagement.Speaking about her relationship years later, Liz admitted that she would never date someone famous again.She told Closer: "I'd never date another celebrity again.

Gogglebox star Marcus Luther said he thinks the Channel 4 show "encourage" the cast to get boozy on camera. Marcus and his partner Mica Ven have become fan favourites on Gogglebox since joining the cast in 2018.However, the stars admitted there are times when they forget the cameras are on and are left unsure as to which comments will make the final cut for an episode.The pair joined their co-star Lee Ryan as the show picked up the Reality and Constructed Factual at the BAFTA TV Awards earlier this month.Marcus, Mica and Lee spoke exclusively to Daily Star and other press at the Winners' Press Conference during the glitzy award show, where they revealed what it's like to have their bombshell remarks being broadcast to the nation.When asked if they ever suffer booze-related fear after drinking on camera, dad Marcus had a hilarious response which was perhaps more of a cheeky joke.He said: "No, Gogglebox encourage it!", before adding: "They want us on the drinks sometimes, man!"Lee later explained he's vowed to stop drinking during Gogglebox shoots after watching himself back in a 2014 episode, where he apparently 'slurred' his words in a drunken haze.Lee said: "We used to drink, me and Jenny.

Eurovision Song Contest experience and branded it the "hardest week" of their lives.The British boyband competed in the competition back in 2011 and spoke about their achievements exclusively to the Daily Star at a Snug Presents event.As it soon approaches, we asked them about their experience and what they think of this year's act TikTok star Sam Ryder.Blue performed their track I Can and came 11th in the contest, which is notoriously high for the UK.The band is still comprised all four original members - Duncan James, Simon Webbe, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan.Talking about their iconic blue suits that the lads donned, Lee Ryan said: "I forgot about those - where are they? Someone's got them! I'd love to have mine, I'd frame it."But what do they think about the UK entry this year?Lee added: "He's amazing, he's fantastic."Antony then advised: "You've just got to go there and be yourself.

Danniella Westbrook from back in the day. Antony's band used to rock the noughties charts with banging tunes such as One Love and All Rise and on Sunday (April 10) they came back with an epic performance at a Snug event.Antony was joined by bandmates Simon Webbe, Lee Ryan and Duncan James for the night, for their first performance post-Covid.After the throwback gig, which saw four original members hit the stage, the lads chatted exclusively to the Daily Star about some seriously naughty noughties nostalgia.Talking about some of their wild memories from their heyday, Antony exclusively told the Daily Star about a manic car ride he shared with ex-EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook.He said: "It was a wild ride, I'd just passed my test and Dan lived down the road from me, Dan is wicked, and I was introducing her to my accountant and I was driving and it was my first time I was on the North Circ and I was in a smart car."So, there's all these vans and lorries going past and I was swearing and she was like 'babe just chill,' it was a nervous time put it that way."In a recent chat with the Daily Star, Danniella also confirmed the tale and said: "Costa is one of my best friends.

It's been 22 years since iconic pop group Blue formed - but what are the lads up to these days? Let's take a look...Back in the day, band members Lee Ryan, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Simon Webbe stormed the noughties charts with their debut album, All Rise.Over four years, they released 16 singles and even collaborated with top music stars such as Elton John and Stevie Wonder.But shortly after in 2004, the lads left devastated fans all over when they announced they would be taking an indefinite hiatus.Five years later, in 2011, the group reformed for the Eurovision Song Contest where they came 11th. The pals then got came together again in 2013 thanks to ITV's Big Reunion and their following headline tour.Unfortunately, Blue were dropped by their record label in 2015 after their album, Colours, peaked at number 13 in the charts.However, skip to 2022 and they are set to put on a secret intimate show this weekend, release new music in the coming months and be heading out on tour once again.But let's take a look at what they've been up to individually over the years...In 2016, Duncan suffered a terrifying illness that almost left him wheelchair-bound.The star had two ­emergency operations on his back and was told by doctors he had faced death and might not ever walk again.He told The Mirror: “They said if they didn’t operate that same day I’d be paralysed because a nerve that was trapped would die.“I’d also lost control of my bladder.

Instagram on Thursday to wish her "husband-to-be" a happy birthday - revealing her engagement in the process. However, Liverpool-born Liz has kept her husband-to-be's identity a secret. While she didn't show her new fiancé's face, she was sure to show off her impressive rock of an engagement ring.

X Factor beauty Verity Paris. The Blue singer, 38, shares a daughter with the 31-year-old X Factor star – and now the happy couple are also wed.

Lee Ryan has tied the knot with his long-term girlfriend Verity Paris, with the Blue pop star revealing the happy news in a recent interview. The 38 year old singer secretly married former X Factor star Verity, 31, in a sun-soaked ceremony in Gibraltar, surrounded by their closest pals and family.

The Sun: 'I met someone finally who loves and supports me in everything I do. 'Verity is a beautiful, strong and loving woman who I treasure, and I'm a lucky man to have such a wonderful mother for my child, and now wife in her.

Lee Ryan has revealed he secretly married Verity Paris in Gibraltar, a year after welcoming their first child together. The Blue star, 38, married Verity, 32, in a romantic ceremony witnessed by family and friends.

Blue pop star Lee Ryan has announced he's married his longtime girlfriend Verity Paris in secret.The 38 year old singer, who shares a daughter with the X Factor star, reportedly revealed the news in a gushing interview as he said Verity, 31, was the love of his life and he's never been "happier". He said: "I met someone finally who loves and supports me in everything I do. "Verity is a beautiful, strong and loving woman who I treasure, and I’m a lucky man to have such a wonderful mother for my child, and now wife in her." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

LEE Ryan has secretly married girlfriend Verity Paris in a romantic Gibraltar ceremony, The Sun can reveal. The Blue star tied the knot with singer Verity, who gave birth to their first child together last year, watched by friends and family earlier this week.

Amanda Holden and Ashley Roberts both looked stylish as they departed Global Studios after hosting Heart Breakfast on Wednesday.  Britain's Got Talent star Amanda, 51, cut a trendy figure as she donned a white shirt along with a cream cardigan. The presenter wrapped up for the outing in a matching cream coat while she also sported a pair of blue jeans.

THE Real Dirty Dancing's Lee Ryan was accused of 'crying like a puppy' after being forced into a bungee jump on the show. Lee, 38, made strange panting and whimpering noises as he leapt from a crane while hugging his dance partner Saffron Barker, 21. Once safely on the ground, the Blue singer was told by Saffron that he had sounded like he had been crying during the daring challenge.

Real Dirty Dancing star Saffron Barker has shared a picture of a painful "hole in her foot" with her 1.8 million followers and asked them for their advice.The YouTuber, 21, shared a "gross" image of the injury and was looking for help on what to do about it. She wrote: "Would love for any advice please! My shoulder has popped out and into place a few times now and it's painful when lifting my arm etc.

SAFFRON Barker is looking like the perfect Baby in The Real Dirty Dancing - but she was racked with nerves and felt awkward at the beginning of the reality series. YouTube and Strictly star Saffron, 21, was paired with Blue's Lee Ryan, 38, in episode two of the E4 show that follows 10 celebrities learning the iconic routines from 80s film Dirty Dancing. It didn't take her long to fall in love with the programme, but initially she was taken well outside of her comfort zone.

Channel 4 show may have missed seeing Tom Jr on the Malone family sofa, but the last year has certainly been eventful for the professional dancer. Since leaving the show in February 2021, which he announced on Instagram at the time, his year has been jam packed and has just got busier. Last year he said: "So after 6 and a half years it’s finally time to put down the remote, and to say goodbye to Gogglebox.

Blue singers Simon Webbe and Antony Costa looked ever the doting dads as they took their kids to a film premiere. Simon, 45, looked dapper in a grey roll neck jumper as he held his adorable 10 month old daughter Cyan on the red carpet for the screening of Disney’s Turning Red. He was joined by his wife Ayshen Kemal, who looked stunning in a monochrome suit.