Sam Bailey: Last News

Sam Bailey, crowned winner of The X Factor in 2013, has opened up about her personal heartache over her son's health struggle.The 46 year old became a household name after winning the 10th series of the ITV reality show, and has become a respected professional singer and theatre star over the last decade. But now she's shared an update on her personal struggle at home while dealing with her teenage son Tommy's health diagnosis.The 14 year old was diagnosed with autism and dyspraxia in 2020 and Sam has been fighting to get him and their family the right help and support ever since, she revealed.

It’s back to the 80s for Craig Revel Horwood, Carol Decker, Sonia, Sinitta, Pippa Evans and Nina Wadia, who were all smiles at the launch event ahead of the world rremiere of Now That's What I Call a Musical! The stars were all smiles as they attended a launch event for the brand new musical comedy, which celebrates 40 years of iconic and chart-topping compilations and albums, with direction and choreography from Strictly Come Dancing judge, Craig Revel Horwood. Sinitta, 60, looked stunning as she showed off her toned torso in a red bikini top along with low rise jeans, finishing the look off with a snapback.

Junior Andre has confessed he's "loved up" after going public with new girlfriend Jasmine Orr.The 19 year old has finally confirmed his romance with influencer Jasmine after weeks of speculation. Junior, who is the son of singer Peter Andre and glamour model Katie Price, took to Instagram to share photos from his 19th birthday celebrations on 13 June. He could be seen sitting with Jasmine, 23, in a restaurant, with the pair looking super loved-up.

Singer and songwriter Nicholas McDonald is back in Lanarkshire for a special performance at the Town House in Hamilton this weekend.

Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton has announced the birth of her fifth child. The singer was delighted earlier this year when she revealed she was expecting her first child with her husband Charles Gay.

EXCLUSIVE: Paul Calderón (Pulp Fiction, Bosch) has joined the cast of the Marvel Studios Disney+ series Ironheart in an undisclosed role, Deadline has learned.

EXCLUSIVE: Rashida “Sheedz” Olayiwola (South Side) has joined the cast of the Marvel Studios Disney+ series in an undisclosed role, Deadline has learned.

EXCLUSIVE: Shakira Barrera (Sprung, GLOW) has joined Marvel Studios’ as a series regular, Deadline has learned.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterShea Couleé is in a superhero show, baby.The star of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” and finalist on “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars All Winners,” has joined the Marvel Studios TV series “Ironheart” in an undisclosed role.“Ironheart,” set to debut on Disney+ in the fall of 2023, stars Dominique Thorne (“If Beale Street Could Talk,” “Judas and the Black Messiah”) as engineering genius Riri Williams, who, in the comics, develops a supersuit similar to Tony Stark’s Iron Man.

Loose Women panellist Denise Welch, 64, has caused a stir among her Twitter followers after she shared a picture of Rebekah along with a former X Factor contestant.Denise took to Twitter this morning to post a picture in view of her 530,000 followers.The post included a picture of Rebekah along with former X Factor star Sam Bailey, with Denise commenting on their resemblance.She captioned the post: "Have Sam Bailey & Rebecca Vardy ever been seen in the same room?"Many social media users rushed to the comments to share their view on the comparison and Denise' post, as some did not think the pair looked anything alike.MickW1964 joked: "I can feel another court case looming @RealDeniseWelch."Jorrath19 added: "Have you been to @Specsavers recently Denise?"Huelwn1968 commented: "What's the point in this post??"Supernanny1032 quipped: "That's an insult to Sam Bailey!"Denise' post comes after she recently urged viewers to "shut up" and turn off Loose Women if they are so angry about the show.The 64-year-old also admitted she enjoys replying to cruel trolls and sees it as a "sport"."It’s like, ‘Shut up, don’t watch it then! There’s an off button, turn it off!’" exclaimed Denise.The TV personality was spotted today shopping in Cheshire, for the first time since she hit back at Loose Women viewers.The ITV panel member cut a casual look in a pair of leggings which she teamed with a light blue sheer top and comfortable shoes.Denise is married to her former PR manager Lincoln Townley and has been since 2013.Prior to this, Denise was married to fellow Benidorm star Tom Healy from 1988 till their divorce in 2012.Last year, Denise penned a heartfelt tribute to Lincoln, with whom she credits with helping her deal with her substance abuse

Gaydio and BBC Radio Manchester's Jsky has been selected to carry the baton as part of The Queen’s Baton Relay. The radio presenter will represent the UK in the north west leg next month as part of the epic journey which began in October last year with the Queen placing her message to the Commonwealth into the baton.

Charlotte Dawson's celebrity friends have voiced their sympathy following the tragic news that she had miscarried. After Charlotte's fiancé Matt Sarsfield revealed they had received "awful news" last week, the 29 year old took to her Instagram page on Monday to share that she had suffered a heartbreaking miscarriage. With the reality star's devastation and emotion clear in her caption, her pals quickly commented and showed their support.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterMarvel Studios’ “Ironheart” has found its directors.Sam Bailey (“Dear White People”) and Angela Barnes (“Blindspotting”) will divide directing duties for the Disney Plus series — which will be produced by Proximity, the production company co-founded by “Black Panther” filmmaker Ryan Coogler.The series follows Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), who invents a suit of armor similar to Tony Stark’s Iron Man suit.

Reality TV star and singer Jsky is celebrating his dream coming true after landing his own radio show on BBC Radio Manchester. After two years working as a contributor on the station Jsky, from Bury, will be hosting the Dead Good Show on Wednesdays from April 27.

This spring, experience the most enchanted musical of all time right here in Manchester.

The iconic north-eastern voice of Big Brother is off to new Geordie shores – on Amazon.

Dua Lipa showed the first glimpse at her incredible voice after an advert for the 2013 X Factor series resurfaced.

Former Britain’s Got Talent stars are fronting a rival show to try and topple Simon Cowell in a ratings war.

15 years ago, something shifted in the landscape of British pop music. 

Sam Bailey has opened up about the taunts her son has faced since he was diagnosed with autism.

For years, Sam Bailey had a feeling that her son Tommy was different to other kids, but this summer she finally learnt why – he has autism. Opening up about her boy’s condition for the first time to OK!, the 2013 X Factor winner – who is also mum to Brooke, 15, and Miley, six – says getting the diagnosis was actually a relief.