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Animal welfare organisation PETA has urged Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly to end their partnership with travel firm TUI over its promotion of "marine abusement parks". Presenting duo Ant and Dec, both 48, have worked with TUI on several occasions, including through the now-rested ITV show Saturday Night Takeaway.

A close pal of The Vivienne has shared touching details about a secret meeting the star had with TV favourites Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.This comes after the heartbreaking announcement that the legendary drag artist, who shot to fame on RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019, passed away at just 32 years old. Publicist Simon Jones honoured The Vivienne, whose real name was James Lee Williams, as an "incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person".

Stephen Mulhern has spoken out about the mystery illness that led to his recent absence from the airwaves.The 47 year old Deal Or No Deal star found himself in a health scare after reportedly collapsing at a Pizza Express on Wednesday (November 27) and was subsequently rushed to hospital. Having endured heartache following the loss of his father, Stephen was suspected to have had an adverse reaction to medication, which was exacerbated after consuming alcohol with his meal. He had also undergone a procedure earlier that day which required anesthesia.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, the nation's favourite presenting duo, have built up an impressive fortune over their three-decade TV career.The Geordie pair, famous for their roles on Saturday Night Takeaway and Britain's Got Talent, are back on our screens with this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! for more hilarious moments between the two pals.They're the undisputed kings of TV presenting, and the Australia-based reality show is one of their most well-known gigs and comes with an eye-watering salary for the duo.

Fifteen year old TV star Lenny Rush, known for his award-winning acting talent, is set to be a presenter on Children in Need this year for the second year in row. But who is the teen star? The actor has rapidly become a recognisable face in the entertainment world, having bagged a TV Bafta for best male comedy performance with his brilliant portrayal of Ollie in Daisy May Cooper's acclaimed series 'Am I Being Unreasonable? He's also won two Royal Television Society Programme awards.

Stephen Mulhern cheekily opened up about his sex life – despite usually keeping personal matters very private. Stephen, who's back on our screens with a special celeb edition of his quiz show Catchphrase – has been gracing our television sets for more than twenty years.

After an undoubtedly tough few months emotionally, Lisa Armstrong has been relaxing and recharging in what appears to be her second home of Los Angeles, where close friends are also based. And no doubt it's a welcome break for the Strictly Come Dancing Head of Make-up,after her ex-husband Ant McPartlin welcomed his first baby with his new wife Anne-Marie Corbett in May.

Lisa Armstrong seems to have thrown some shade at her ex Ant McPartlin with a cryptic Instagram post about what makes a true husband.The couple split six years ago and Ant has remarried and recently became a father to baby Wilder with Anne-Marie Corbett. Armed with advice for her followers, Lisa wrote, "Marry a man who wants to be a husband, not a man who just wants a wife.

Stephen Mulhern, the much-loved Deal or No Deal host, has been seen out and about with an unidentified brunette, sparking curiosity among fans - after he recently quashed rumours linking him romantically to This Morning's Josie Gibson. The 47 year old TV favourite, who has insisted that his connection with Josie was purely platonic, was caught by eagle-eyed onlookers enjoying Kylie Minogue's performance at BTS Hyde Park in London. Catchphrase and In For A Penny star Stephen, known for his sharp wit and charm, looked effortlessly cool in a black tee, navy trousers, and crisp white trainers, complemented by sunglasses as he made his way into the VIP section.

Geordie stars Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly shocked fans after they were spotted chilling at a budget resort on the Spanish island of Majorca.The duo, both 48, were seen strolling around the popular holiday hotspot on Wednesday 3 July, leaving several British tourists in a state of shock.Tourists around a hotel pool area were puzzled as to why the popular TV duo were doing there - but things made more sense when photos of the two filming emerged. Ant and Dec, who launched their careers with Byker Grove, were seen shooting a commercial for travel company TUI during their stay.The filming stretched over several hours, featuring the twosome stirring things up around the hotel complex - but sadly, producers informed excited fans that there was 'no time' for personal photographs.

Bruno Tonioli has finally broken his silence, following rumours that he'd been axed from Britain's Got Talent.The former Strictly judge was reportedly dropped from the upcoming series of the ITV talent show, just days after Sydnie Christmas clinched the top spot at the live final. Sydnie bagged a cool £250,000 and the opportunity to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in front of a member of the Royal Family this November.Two years ago, Bruno stepped into David Walliams' shoes as a judge, joining Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon on the panel.

KSI is reportedly set to spice up the Britain's Got Talent judging panel.The YouTube sensation and music artist is rumoured to be filling in for Bruno Tonioli during some of the auditions, as the beloved Strictly judge juggles his commitments across the pond on Dancing with the Stars. Simon Cowell, the mastermind behind BGT, is said to be eager to have KSI join the team to draw in a younger crowd. With the ITV show's schedule expected to change to fill the slot left by Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, which wrapped up earlier this year, producers are looking to shake things up.

Bruno Tonioli could reportedly soon be replaced on Britain’s Got Talent, with comedian Alan Carr in the running to take his place. The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 68, had only joined as a BGT judge at the start of 2023, taking over from former judge David Walliams, and starring alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon.

Declan Donnelly couldn't resist a playful dig at Simon Cowell during Friday's semi-final of Britain's Got Talent, suggesting the judge has had 'some work done'.The Geordie presenting duo were introducing magician Trixy when Dec, 48, made the cheeky comment to the music mogul. Dec, who recently left King Charles in stitches with a hilarious comment about Ant McPartlin and his newborn son, introduced Trixy by saying: “Next up is a magician whose audition featured an old car that belonged to Simon Cowell back in the 1990s.” Ant chimed in and said: “Your face when you saw that beautiful car!” Dec then quipped: “Of course it had a lot of work done since the 1990s,” leading Ant to ask: “The car?", and Dec to cheekily responded: “If you like!” It appeared Simon took the joke in good humour, after previously denying having a facelift, although he did admit to using Botox and fillers in the past.

When he's not gracing our TV screens, presenter Stephen Mulhern enjoys a luxurious lifestyle in his London home. The In For A Penny host, 47, began his journey in the world of children's entertainment and steadily climbed the ladder to become one of the nation's favourite comedians. More recently, he has even joined Holly Willoughby to present Dancing On Ice.

As this year’s Britain’s Got Talent series nears the grand final, ITV bosses are looking at giving the show a huge cash boost - rumoured to be worth around £100 million – and changing the format of the series so it runs for longer next year. In recent years, the show has run for around six to seven weeks from mid-April to the beginning of June, but the new plan is for BGT to start in February and be on air for three months.

Lisa Armstrong is said to have been left "heartbroken" after finding out her ex-husband, Ant McPartlin, had become a father for the first time in the press.The 47 year old makeup artist divorced Ant, 48, in 2018, and he went on to embark on a relationship with their former PA, Anne-Marie McCorbett, who he married in 2021. She gave birth to their son, Wilder Patrick, on Tuesday. Britain's Got Talent host Ant shared the news on Instagram earlier this week with a black and white photograph of himself cradling his newborn son, as he wrote: "Welcome to the family.

In a shocking revelation from their book, Once Upon a Tyne: Our Story, well-loved presenting pair Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly shared details about their biggest argument ever that almost saw the end of their successful television career. Back in 1995, following their rise to fame on BBC's Byker Grove as charming duo PJ and Duncan, Ant and Dec, both 48, had a major fallout on a summery Spanish evening which they admit turned 'ugly'.Their bond seemed unshakeable after the Geordie pair had an incredibly profitable partnership, which landed them numerous BAFTAs for their trophy-filled houses.Their disagreement, however, occurred during a gig on Anthea Turner's Fun in the Sun segment on GMTV, held in Torremolinos.The pair were promoting their latest music release at the time, reports the Mirror.

Dec Donnelly welcomed his second child, a son, with wife Ali Astall in 2022 and paid tribute to his friend Ant McPartlin when they shared his name.The presenter posted on the official Ant and Dec Twitter account: "Shortly before 10am yesterday, 23.7.2022, Ali and I welcomed the arrival of our son, Jack Anthony Alphonsus, a very welcome ray of light. He is wonderful, and Isla is beyond excited to be a big sister! D x." Baby Jack shared his middle name with Dec's best friend Ant while Alphonsus was a sweet nod to Dec's late father.

Gary Barlow's home was targeted while he was filming for the weekend with Take That for Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.The lead singer and his two bandmates Mark Owen, 52, and Howard Donald, 56, performed their 2007 number one hit Shine on ITV’s Saturday Night Takeaway final episode. But while the star was away at work, a group of burglars allegedly broke into his £6 million-pound property.The Sun Newspaper reports that the thieves waited until it was dark before forcing entry into the property's front gate. Gary was reportedly unaware of what had taken place at his home and was alerted by police the following day on April 8.

It's been a busy time for Ant and Dec, who recently brought their iconic ITV show Saturday Night Takeaway to a close after over 20 years. However, it seems it's not their only project that's coming to an end.The TV presenting duo took to Instagram to announce the end of yet another venture - but not to worry, it's not another hit TV show.The pair revealed on social media that their course on Making it in Media - in collaboration with The Prince's Trust - had finished. "That's a wrap on our Making it in Media course in Belfast," they wrote.