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Channel 4 star opened up about his battle with bowel cancer last September and has spoken previously about how he dealt with such horror health news.Merlin was told by doctors that he has a 75 per cent chance of living beyond five years following his recent bowel cancer diagnosis.Medical professionals at Northampton General Hospital discovered a stage three tumour that measured 4.5cm in length.The Channel 4 star has tried to stay positive since the diagnosis and has spoken about how he gets through.He said: "I’ve shed a tear in private."But you can choose ‘to do’ or ‘not to do’."I chose to lead my life as normal, to stick to the facts about it, and to keep putting one step in front of the other", he admitted to the Sunday Mirror.Merlin is the landlord of a pub with his partner Lucile, who he met over ten years ago at a cocktail competition, and they share one daughter, Alix.The pub opened in 2010 and is called The Priory Tavern in Kilburn.The couple's pub won Regional Cellar Keeper of the Year in 2015.In the interview, Merlin also revealed that he started feeling pain in June last year.However, he thought it was caused by scar tissue in his stomach from a car accident when he was 20 years old.Griffiths said: "I thought, as most people must when they get a diagnosis, ‘Oh f***, I’ve got cancer’."It’s terrifying – of course, I want to live."The first people who Merlin informed of his diagnosis was his partner Lucile, and First Dates star Fred Sirieix, Grant Urquhart and Cici Coleman.After the cancer battle, Merlin launched the first no alcohol bar with Harrogate Spring Water at Royal Ascot 2022.However, he was back in hospital this month due to complications with recent surgery.He took to Instagram to tell fans: "Last time

coming out as gay.The 52-year-old Olympic champion, who first realised she was gay aged 17, said she finally feels free after hiding her sexuality out of fear of persecution.She came out in a candid interview with the Sunday Mirror, in which she explained she ‘needed to do this now, for me’. ‘Sometimes I cry with relief,’ she told the publication.‘The moment this comes out, I’m essentially getting rid of that fear.’Dame Kelly, who has been branded an ‘inspiration’ for sharing her story, has been blown away by the reaction since and revealed her journey has been recorded in a documentary for ITV which is set to air next week.Taking to Instagram, she penned: ‘The support has been overwhelming- I actually don’t think I can take it all in and process it right now! ❤️ So here it is, the start of a new chapter in my long life book.’The sporting hero added that her late mother Pam would have been ‘so proud of my announcement’.

Boris Johnson is set to make an announcement that could pave the way for increased use of imperial measurements after the UK’s break with the European Union, reports have said. The government is preparing to open a consultation into how to further incorporate imperial measurements in Britain, the PA news agency understands.

A post shared by Wayne Rooney (@waynerooney)"She has told friends she will be vindicated and she feels relieved that her truth is out there."This whole saga has been very painful."She isn't counting her chickens as she knows the ultimate decision lies with the judge – but she's adamant she has told the truth throughout and that justice will prevail," they told the Sunday Mirror.Last week, the couple skipped the last day of the trial to jet off for the family break.Rebekah Vardy arrived at the High Court alone.At the time, an insider explained that the couple thought the case would be over and didn't want to disappoint their four sons."It’s been a long and gruelling process for both Wayne and Coleen and they didn’t want to disappoint their children," the source claimed to MailOnline.Rebekah arrived on the last day of the trial at 10am without her husband Jamie, as he was playing for Leicester City in their game against Chelsea.Rebekah is suing Coleen for libel after the mother of four accused her of leaking information from her private Instagram account to The Sun.After sharing the sun-soaked family holiday pic, fans of the former footballer flocked to the post to comment.Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher liked the sweet snap, while Steven Gerrard left two heart emojis.Footballing star Philip Nevile did the same, which broadcaster Ian Wright left a heart face.Coleen has maintained her silence throughout the court case, posting on Instagram to pay tribute to her mum on her birthday.She shared an adorable picture with her mum for her birthday in view of her 925,000 Instagram followers.Coleen captioned the picture: “Happy Birthday to an extremely special person, My Mum.“Have the best time celebrating, I love you so much

EastEnders actress Katie Jarvis has "ruined" Michelle Antonio's life, the devastated mum has claimed.Michelle, 49, claims she has since become too stressed to work and is suffering from panic attacks and flashbacks to the racial abuse she endured as a child.During a day out in July 2020, Michelle visited a cafe in Southend, Essex, just two months after the murder of George Floyd in the US and the Black Lives Matter movement.Michelle and Katie came to blows when the 30-year-old actress who played Hayley Slater branded Michelle a "black c**t," before exclaiming "black lives don't matter", before explaining "I'm a celebrity". Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, the single mum said: "How can racism like this still be going on in the 2020s? You think things have changed, but nothing has."Michelle from West London says she is now seeking therapy, has since left her job as a college assistant, demanding an apology from Katie and believes she received a "slap on the wrist".She has also called on TV bosses and believes Katie mustn't appear on television again.Katie faced being jailed for six months but was subsequently handed a two-year community order but Michelle feels as though she has been "wasting her time".Katie admitted to racially-aggravated harassment of Michelle and common assault on a club bouncer she spat at two hours later.At the time of their incident, Michelle and her family were sat outside an eatery when Katie and her two pals approached.She told the publication: "Katie shouted 'black lives don't matter, I'm a celebrity – on and on and on, she called me and my daughter black c***s."I was so shaken up and angry, frustrated, upset, embarrassed.

The Chase star Mark Labbett may instil fear into many but he claims he frequently receives sexual attention from both men and women when he's out and about.Brainiac Mark, 56, who initially started his career as a maths and physical education supply teacher found fame back in 2009 when he first appeared on the popular ITV quiz show.Nicknamed The Beast for his impressive 6ft 6in frame, he often finds himself fighting off the unwanted attention which he claims even happens in the bingo halls. Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, he said: "I've done a lot of gigs up and down the country, things like bingo hall and pub quizzes and it's great fun.

Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton have announced their decision to turn royal protocol on its head and be addressed by their names instead of their titles. The news was revealed in The Mirror this weekend, with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reportedly wanting to scrap outdated formality – including bows and curtsies – while they are on duty.

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson was quizzed in the back of a police van close to Aintree Racecourse on Grand National day.The actor, who is best known for playing Steve McDonald on the ITV cobbles, was spoken to by officers after sampling the hospitality package with various other celebrities at Ladies Day on Friday (April 8), reports the Sunday Mirror.The 47-year-old had been pictured drinking Guinness in one of the racecourse’s luxury suites earlier that day, and rubbing shoulders with Princess Anne’s daughter Zara Tindall and her former rugby player hubby Mike at the races.Other snaps showed Simon hanging out with former football star Dion Dublin, comedian Jason Manford and Olympian Kelly Sotherton.What followed was police confirming they were investigating reports of an “altercation” between two men at a Toby Carvery pub - The Rocking Horse - on Friday night.Speaking to The Mirror, a source said: “There was a bust-up and bouncers kicked him out – they pinned him to the ground before the police arrived. He was taken to the police van and spoken to for some time.

First Dates bartender Merlin ­Griffiths has given a health update amid his ongoing cancer battle. The Channel 4 star announced that he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in September of last year. He told of how he was set to face a year of treatment with doctors telling him he has a 75% chance of living more than five years.

Manchester United are reportedly starting to accept that bringing Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford has done more damage than good.Ronaldo left Juventus last summer, and he received a heroes welcome when he touched down in Manchester, even notching twice on his debut.However, seven months later, according to reports, Ronaldo is at the centre of a storm of dressing room politics and poor performances.According to the Sunday Mirror, Ronaldo could walk away from United, for a second time, should the Red Devils not qualify for the Champions League.And United will not stand in the way of the Portuguese star.The report claims that the feeling inside of United is that Ronaldo has become a sideshow.It was hoped that Ronaldo could fire United back into Premier League contention, and with it a good showing in the Champions League.But, at 37, Ronaldo has started to show his age with inconsistent performances for Ralf Rangnick's side.And Ronaldo has often proved to be the weak cog in Rangnick's pressing machine. Do you think Ronaldo's return to United has been a success? Let us know in the comments section United are currently facing a mass exodus over the summer.Edinson Cavani, who looked set to leave last summer, will move on from Old Trafford this summer - with a return to South America looking likely.While Anthony Martial is keen not to return to Manchester after impressing on loan at Sevilla.Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, and Juan Mata will all be out of contract in June too.

Twin sisters have claimed Hugh Hefner gave them drugs dubbed "leg spreaders" due to the hypnotic effect as they plan to sue to the Playboy brand for emotional distress and trauma.

ADELE has promised her fans she will “100% be back” amid concerns her Las Vegas residency might not go ahead. The superstar, 33, left fans, some of whom had paid up to £9,000 for tickets, devastated when she announced this week that her shows had been called off.

Bury South MP Christian Wakeford has said Boris Johnson is "living on borrowed time" as he hit out at the prime minister for "poisoning the Tory Party from top to bottom”.

family. 21-years-ago Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, 51 and his now ex-husband Tony, 56 were the first British same-sex couple formally registered as parents.Now, with Barrie’s fiancé Scott Hutchison, 26, all three dads are set to make history by having all of their names on the triplets birth certificates, reports the Mirror.The non-traditional family already have six children but spent £1million on fertility bills so that their American surrogate would be inseminated with three IVF embryos.The triplets are set to be born in the UK next year.Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, the excited dad to be Barrie said: “It is the most incredible feeling.

Corrie and I'm a Celebrity star Simon Gregson has plenty of hidden talents - including poetry, karaoke and even dressing up in drag - his wife Emma has revealed.

I'm A Celebrity's Danny Miller had some great storylines during his 13-year stint on Emmerdale - but his fiancée says his greatest role has been supporting her through the toughest of times.

Manchester United.Ralf Rangnick is the man anointed to take over at Old Trafford following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The 63-year-old's tactical blueprint is likely to enhance the games of some footballers, while others will surely find the injection of intensity a challenge.With that in mind, links to new players for the remainder of the season will be plentiful.Daily Star Sport has taken a look at the latest Manchester United transfer news below.

Thomas Tuchel will be well aware of the fact that big tests are around the corner for his team, starting with the showdown with Manchester United on Sunday.

Danny O’Donoghue has often been private about his love life and he’s now shared how although he’s wonderfully loved-up with his real partner, he’s also had an ‘imposter girlfriend’.

Katie Price has finally spoke out after her drink-driving car crash as she admits "full responsibility" over the incident.

Katie Price has told fans she takes 'full responsibility' after her horror drink-driving crash.