Peter Willis: Last News

Simon Cowell has made his first public appearance since the passing of Liam Payne, paying tribute to his friend and former Mirror Editor Peter Willis at the Pride of Britain Awards. During his illustrious career, Peter was at the helm of the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror, and Sunday People, but perhaps his crowning achievement was founding the beloved Pride of Britain Awards.

Simon Cowell has been seen for the first time since Liam Payne tragically passed away at the age of 31.The music mogul, 65, attended the cherished Pride of Britain Awards on Monday, 21 October, where he honoured his late pal and former Mirror Editor Peter Willis with a heart-rending tribute on stage. His attendance at the event marked a poignant return to the public eye following the loss of X Factor and One Direction sensation Liam Payne.

Carol Vorderman is launching her first podcast! The former Countdown presenter announced the news on her Instagram, telling her followers that she was "so excited" about the new venture, which she has worked incredibly hard on.MORE: Carol Vorderman steals the show in gorgeous leather trousers"Very excited to say that our first @prideofbritain podcast will be released next week. We've been working hard to get this right," she wrote on her Instagram, alongside a gorgeous picture of herself in a figure-hugging blue dress.WATCH: Carol Vorderman talks about overwhelming 'deep depression'"I've been hosting Pride of Britain and developed it for TV in 1999 with our beloved Peter Willis (Mr Pride of Britain) and it's so dear to all of us who've worked on it for over 20 years now.SEE: Carol Vorderman shares wow-worthy post-marathon photos in the snowLOOK: Carol Vorderman wows fans with hiking photos alongside lookalike daughter"Our podcast delves deeper into the lives of our inspirational winners with laughs and some tears and advice and inspiration.