Richard Coles: Last News

Another radio star is leaving the BBC as the Reverend Richard Coles tells fans he's moving on from his show Saturday Live after 12 years.

Zoe Ball has announced on her social media this morning (Tuesday, 24 April) that her mum Julia Peckham has passed away following her battle with cancer.The BBC Radio 2 star revealed last month that her mum had received a devastating diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and said she was "being incredibly brave" following the news. Sharing the sad update that her mum had now passed away, Zoe, 53, wrote a very emotional message on her Twitter (X) and Instagram accounts, on Tuesday morning which said: "sleep tight dear Mama.

A fresh batch of celebrities enter the tent for another episode in The Great Celebrity Bake off for Stand Up to Cancer that airs on Sunday 24 March. Attempting to create some tasty treats for judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood are Leigh Francis (aka Keith Lemon), EastEnders ’ Danny Dyer, comedian Rhod Gilbert and radio and television presenter Yinka Bokinni. Ahead of the show, Leigh revealed that there’s one celebrity who causes chaos in the tent with “the bleep machine going” going into “overdrive”.The celebs will endure three challenges, a signature bake, a technical challenge, and a show-stopper - in the hope of winning star baker.

The latest series of Strictly Come Dancing is in full swing with sequin-clad celebrities taking to the dance floor with their professional partners and high hopes of impressing the judges.

Reverend Richard Coles has revealed he was taken into hospital for emergency spinal surgery.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Reverend Richard Coles revealed that he was in hospital and recovering after undergoing spinal surgery.The star first shared a snap on X, formally known as Twitter, of his legs stretched out in compression socks and later shared another picture of his hand with a cannula in it. He captioned the photo of his hand: “Well I totally get the thing Michael Jackson had for Propofol.

Ex-Strictly Come Dancing contestant Richard Coles has opened up about finding love again almost four years after losing his beloved husband.The author and clergyman, 61 - who appeared on the toe-tapping BBC competition back in 2017 - lost partner Reverend David Coles three-and a half years ago, following a battle with alcoholism. But former vicar Richard - who was paired up with Dianne Buswell on the show - recently turned his attention to dating site Elite Singles in the hope of finding someone, and just months later, he has announced he's now in a brand new romantic relationship.

Charles Spencer is a doting father-of-seven, recently disclosing why he was proud of his youngest daughter, Charlotte Diana, who is 11 years old.In a fascinating moment on his new podcast, Rabbit Hole Detectives, which he presents alongside the Reverend Richard Coles and historian Dr Cat Jarman, the Earl revealed the sweet gift one of his older daughters received from a Hollywood star, shortly after being born!During a discussion about baptismal fonts in christenings, he shared that actress Melanie Griffith sent his daughter a special gift in a heart-warming gesture.WATCH: Charles Spencer's family home revealedThe author said: "A very long time ago, I can date it to about 30-odd years ago, I went to interview Melanie Griffith and I mentioned that we'd just had a daughter, and she sent her a spoon, a silver spoon as a gift".While Charles didn't specify which of his children he was talking about, his eldest, Lady Kitty Spencer, is 32, so she may well have been the lucky recipient.His twin daughters Amelia and Eliza, meanwhile, are 30, while Lara is 16. Charles' son and heir apparent Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp is 28 and young Edmund will turn 20 later this year.

Writer Fay Weldon, famous for books such as The Life and Loves of a She-Devil and Puffball, has died at the age of 91. Weldon's first novel was published back in 1967 and saw her shortlisted for the Booker and Whitbread literature prizes.Weldon grew up in New Zealand but was born in the UK.She published over 30 novels over her career.She also amde notable contributions to television and journalism.The star’s agent has released a family statement confirming the death.It said:  "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Fay Weldon (CBE), author, essayist and playwright.”"She died peacefully this morning 4th January 2023."Notable celebrities and organisations have paid their tributes to the author. The Booker Prizes wrote on Twitter: “We are saddened to hear that the brilliant Fay Weldon has died.

The BBC is to profile the only Mormon training center in Europe via a documentary on its religion and ethics slate.

COUNTDOWN viewers have been left seriously distracted by Rachel Riley's figure-hugging mini dress. The 36-year-old has won a legion of fans on the show since she joined in 2009, and many like to see what she is wearing each day.

COUNTDOWN looks set to receive a cast shake up as the show celebrates its fortieth anniversary.  The long-running Channel 4 game show launched in 1982 and has featured many memorable hosts and personalities over the years including Carol Vorderman, Rachel Riley and Suzie Dent. But now in a shock twist, to celebrate the legendary programme a number of extra special guest hosts look set to step into the role currently occupied by Colin Murray.  Amongst the new presenters are Baroness Floella Benjamin, Sir Trevor McDonald, Reverend Richard Coles and Moira Stuart who will all take it in turns to host a week of episodes each.

BELOVED Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane had been struggling with osteoarthritis for some time before his death on Friday. Fans became increasingly concerned about the star after he was pictured using a wheelchair that year, but in September 2020 Robbie revealed to the Daily Express that he was struggling with osteoarthritis. "I was fighting pain 24 hours a day when I was in National Treasure and Great Expectations.

Hamza Yassin isn't too worried about how far he gets on Strictly Come Dancing.That's because the Countryfile presenter said that even appearing on the BBC show is something he counts as a "win already", because he battles with "severe" dyslexia. But he might want to start thinking about the glitterball trophy after all, because the first live show saw him and Will Mellor top the leaderboards with 34 points out of 40.READ MORE: Strictly's Hamza Yassin slams 'woke' claims and defends co-star from 'nonsense' criticsHamza, who is partnered with dancing pro Jowita Przystal, spoke to Daily Star and other press at a roundtable event ahead of their dancefloor debut.He opened up about living with a learning difficulty like dyslexia and how it's affected his mindset going into the show, and also seemed to praise the programme's inclusive casting.Dyslexia is a commonlearning difficulty that mostly affects skills such as fluent word reading and spelling.He said: "I’m severely dyslexic, so to know that someone that has as much severe dyslexia as me is on TV, being successful, that’s amazing."Go back twenty or fifteen years and say to that young kid ‘You’re going to be doing this… it’s a win already."Asked how far he’s hoping to get in the competition, Hamza replied: “Yeah, past the first round, into the second! Take every week as your last, just enjoy it.”The wildlife cameraman said he got some Strictly tips from his pal Reverend Richard Coles."He's an amazing, amazing dude," Hamza said.

Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday aged 96, and the Church of England priest, who was formerly a pop singer, Reverend Richard Coles, is keen for the late monarch's name to be changed.

Good Morning Britain viewers have been left infuriated after host Richard Madeley 'made it about him' in an interview about grief on todays show.Reverend Richard Coles appeared on the breakfast show today (6 August) to talk about his new Channel 4 documentary that explores the process of grief.The reverend lost his husband , David, in 2019.READ MORE: ITV's Lorraine Kelly shares congratulations as GMB star welcomes new family additionViewers noticed that presenter Richard Madeley kept talking about his own experiences of grief and seemed to be steering the conversation towards himself.Co-host Charlotte Hawkins asked Reverend Richard whether grief could ever be less traumatic and he replied: "It will always be horrible and painful and traumatic."He continued: "But there are better ways of doing it, I think."It's surprising - it's something that happens to all of us, if you're lucky enough to share your life with someone you love and who loves you, the chances are 50/50 that you're going to be a widow or a widower.

“She did take me one Easter.She contacted them and asked if we could stay there in the hope I would propose to her.“We had the most amazing weekend. It was only years later when she said ‘you do realise why we went there, don’t you?’”He joked that he didn’t want to ruin the “amazing” trip by proposing and potentially being told no.Suzi consoled him by saying, “if she planned a trip I doubt she’d say ‘nah I’m alright thanks’.”Ben added that the pair have since promised each other to go back and visit Château de Pape.The GMB presenter recently appeared live on-air to discuss how he has dealt with grief and loss. Reverend Richard Coles was talking about his new book, Murder Before Evensong on the show two weeks ago, but the Good Morning Britain hosts were keen to hear how he was doing following the death of his spouse in 2019. As the reverend spoke about dealing with loss, Ben Shephard said he has struggled recently following the death of a friend.Ben began: “I lost a very close friend recently, a really big shock out of the blue.“It was another friend who said grief is a bit like a wave.

Good Morning Britain host Ben Shephard appeared emotional as he spoke about the sudden death of a close friend on the show.The dad-of-two appeared on the ITV programme alongside co-presenter Kate Garraway on Friday (July 1).During the show, the pair sat down with Reverend Richard Coles to discuss his new Channel 4 documentary - Now, in Good Grief?.READ MORE: Ben Shephard slammed for 'making up excuses' and defending controversial GMB interviewThe hour-long special explores Rev Coles' grief following the tragic death of his husband David, who passed away in 2019. As the former Strictly Come Dancing star joined the GMB presenters on the show from Bath, Ben opened up on his own experience with losing a loved one.

Ben Shephard has spoken about the grief he felt following the recent loss of a close friend during Friday's Good Morning Britain.MORE: Ben Shephard shares rare photos of wife Annie during glamorous outingSpeaking with Reverend Richard Coles about his upcoming Channel 4 documentary on grief, the 47-year-old host revealed he was completely "shocked" as he struggled to come to terms with the death.WATCH: Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard overcome with emotion after GMB deathHe explained: "I lost a very close friend recently, a really big shock, out of the blue. And it was another friend that said grief is a bit like a wave - it hits you suddenly and then it dissipates and then suddenly, randomly it comes back out of nowhere and it hits you again."READ: Reverend Richard Coles shares heartbreaking post following death of partnerMORE: Ben Shephard shares rare photo of son Jack - and cracks 'hilarious' dad jokeBen added: "That's certainly something that I've experienced.

GOOD Morning Britain host Ben Shephard was emotional as he revealed the sudden death of his close friend on today's show. The presenter, 47, admitted losing his pal "so dramatically" has left him "floored" with grief.

Pussycat Dolls star Ashley Roberts has shared a hilarious behind-the-scenes clip from he new series of Blankety Blank showing the show's celebrity line-up replicating the dance from Snoop Dog's Drop It Like It's Hot music video.The singer is featuring on the second series of the show which airs later this year.And Ashley gave her fans an insight into the fun the star line-up are having by sharing the clip on TikTok showing her, the show's presenter Bradley Walsh and stars getting their groove on.Stars including Loose Women's Judi Loose and former Eastenders star Joe Swash, are seen both on the set and backstage slowly crouching down while giving a seductive gaze to the camera.Other stars letting their hair down include rugby pundit Ugo Monye, Judge Rinder and TV vicar, the reverend Richard Coles.Ashley praised the presenter's dancing in the caption, saying: "Bradley Walsh dropping it like it’s hot. It’s giving"The new series of the show, which originally aired in the 1970s, will return for a 10-episode run later in the year, after being revived last year,Speaking about the new series Bradley said: “I absolutely love recording this show.