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Richard Hammond has shared an update on his pal Chris Evans, after it was revealed the latter was diagnosed with cancer. The former Top Gear host revealed on Good Morning Britain this morning that radio DJ Chris is "always busy" and is "doing good" following his diagnosis earlier this week. On Monday, Chris shared to his social media fans that he had been diagnosed with the disease.

Paddy McGuinness celebrated his 50th birthday early over the weekend, cosying up to loved ones while ex-wife Christine McGuinness sunned herself in Ibiza. The Top Gear presenter, who turns 50 on Monday (14 August), posted a video on Instagram on Sunday which showed him being surprised by his nearest and dearest.

Christine McGuinness has opened up on her fears of first dates after splitting from her husband Paddy McGuinness. The former beauty queen, 35, and the Top Gear presenter, 49, called it quits after 11 years of marriage and share three children together. Blonde bombshell Christine revealed the former couple were friends before things turned romantic, with the model mum going on to confirm her dating anxieties stem from having “never really done it”.

He was the unexpected star of Clarkson’s Farm - winning over viewers with his incredible work ethic and love of the job. Now Kaleb Cooper - who welcomed a daughter, Willa, this week and also has son Oscar, two - is trying something new - with the announcement of a live theatre tour.The World According To Kaleb will see the young farmer leave the home in Chipping Norton he shares with girlfriend Taya and their children for a 33-day UK tour next year.

Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper has announced that his partner Taya has given birth to a daughter.The TV personality, 24, shot to fame in 2021 after the release of the hit Prime Video farming show, which follows former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson as he attempts to run an Oxfordshire farm in the Cotswolds. Cooper, an agricultural entrepreneur and farm contractor, said he is calling his second child Willa Grace. He already has a son called Oscar.

Jeremy Clarkson has courted controversy by insisting school is "for smoking and shagging" and "not swotting".The former Top Gear presenter, who often talks about flunking his own A-levels, believes that teens are under too much pressure when it comes to studying for their exams.The Clarkson's Farm star said: "I tell this story to kids, hoping they’ll realise that school is for smoking and sh***ing, not swotting. "But they all have it in their heads that without four A*s and a first from Oxford, they’re going to spend their lives endlessly asking customers if they’ve ever been to a Harvester before." The 63-year-old told the Daily Star: "This makes them all unbelievably stressy.

Paddy McGuinness was a picture of despondency this week, as the BBC indefinitely paused production on his motoring series Top Gear.The 49 year old dad-of-three has co-presented the show since 2019 alongside ex-cricketer Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff and Chris Harris, following the exit of previous stars Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May several years earlier, who collectively jumped ship to Amazon Prime Video for The Grand Tour. News of Top Gear's axe arrived on Thursday in light of 45 year old Freddie's life-threatening injury while working behind the wheel for the show. Back in December at Surrey's Dunsfold Aerodrome, he was involved in a horrific accident that saw him airlifted to hospital.

The BBC has announced that the filming of Top Gear’s latest series will not resume after the corporation’s investigation into presenter Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff ’s crash. Former professional cricketer Flintoff, 45, was taken to hospital after being involved in an accident while shooting for the hit motoring show.The incident happened while he was at the Top Gear test track at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey on December 13. His co-star Chris Harris - who presents the show alongside the former cricketer and Paddy McGuiness - was also at the Top Gear test track when it happened.

He might be yet to sign his divorce papers - having only called time on his marriage last year - but Paddy McGuinness appears to have already set his sights on a potential new partner. After being papped with television presenter Kirsty Gallacher at the Ham Yard Hotel last week, following a night out in London’s Soho, a source close to Paddy, 49, now claims that the pair have been "leaning on each other" since their respective break-ups and that a blossoming romance might be on the cards.

He’s best known to viewers for his presenting roles on motoring shows Top Gear and The Grand Tour, but Jeremy Clarkson has tapped into an entirely new generation of fans with his foray into the word of farming on Clarkson’s Farm. The popular documentary series has documented the life of the mortaring expert since 2019, when he embarked on a brand new adventure and set out to transform 1000 acres of land tucked away in the heart of the Cotswolds.

ITV has officially scrapped Jeremy Clarkson as the host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – in the wake of comments he made regarding the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle earlier this year.The network’s boss Carolyn McCall has now confirmed the forthcoming season of the popular quiz show, which is currently in production, will be the final series to be hosted by the former Top Gear star. “We have a contract. We’re contracted to this [season], so we will do that,” said McCall.

Emily Clarkson has welcomed a little girl with her husband Alex Andrew.Taking to Instagram on Sunday, 5 February, Emily, the daughter of Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson, announced that she gave birth on 1 February. Emily, 28, has named her newborn Arlo Rose, and told her fans that she and her newborn are doing "really well". She wrote next to a black and white photo of her holding Arlo while in hospital: "we’re all doing really well at home and just loving this time hanging out as a family so will be back online in a little bit".

Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen, 48, has suggested farmers “love” Jeremy Clarkson, 62, after the star fronted popular Amazon Prime show Clarkson’s Farm.The former Top Gear presenter faced backlash a few weeks ago when a column he wrote about Meghan Markle, 41, became the most complained about in history, with more than 20,800 complaints to the Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso).Despite the scrutiny Jeremy has been under over the past month, Yorkshire Shepherdess pointed out the ways in which he had been “good for farming”."Farmers love him,” she admitted, after being quizzed on her thoughts about the disgraced presenter.“I'm absolutely sure of that because he highlights the problems of farming even under his umbrella of humour and doing it all wrong. “He has absolutely brought to the nation how difficult the job is,” she added.Speaking about “stereotypes” in farming during her interview with Times Radio, she continued: “He is, of course, not a born and bred farmer, same as me.” Following the backlash Jeremy received from the article he wrote about the Duchess of Sussex for his column in the Sun, the star has faced a number of repercussions.

Jeremy Clarkson, 62, has revealed his newest plans for Diddly Squat farm that made his land agent “roll his eyes” and Clarkson’s Farm co-star Kaleb Cooper, 24, leave the county.The former Top Gear presenter's latest project comes after reports that Diddly Squat Farm shop has temporarily closed for this month. In his latest column, Jeremy explained that he had now become a pig farmer - despite plenty of opposition to the idea from those with more experience.“Cheerful Charlie Ireland, my land agent, says this is the stupidest idea I've had yet and wants no part of it,” Jeremy admitted. He went on to reveal that an exasperated Kaleb had also decided to leave Chipping Norton after hearing the news. “Kaleb was so unpleased that he got into his pick-up truck and went to Cornwall for a week,” Jeremy continued. Jeremy explained why he felt his “logic was sound” as he laid out his plan for the pigs in his latest article for The Times.The star suggested that pigs are “much cheaper” to buy than other livestock, including cows or sheep.He also argued that the large broods the pigs would produce would be more financially beneficial. Describing how pigs “hosed out” piglets like “machinegun bullets”, he wrote: “You buy ten pigs for a few quid and three months later you have ten million.That's profit, right there.

Chris Packham, 61, has branded a recent opinion piece by Jeremy Clarkson, 62, a “hate crime” after the former Top Gear star described his hatred for Meghan Markle, 41, on a “cellular level”. Jeremy’s article has since been removed on his request after it sparked 12,000 Ipso complaints. Last night, Chris wrote in view of his 575,100 Twitter followers: “It’s [a] hate crime, pure and simple. “If there were any sort of justice there would be laws that would jail him.

Carol Vorderman, 61, slammed Jeremy Clarkson, 62, on Twitter today after he described his hatred of Meghan Markle, 41, on “a cellular level” in his latest column. Carol called out Jeremy for his tirade against Meghan in view of her 513,200 followers, pointing out that it was “not ok on any level”. Prince Harry, 38, and his wife Meghan have sent shockwaves through the world with the release of their recent Netflix documentary. Some viewers found they sympathised with the couple, while others were left furious after the tell-all series was dropped on the streaming giant. In Clarkson’s Farm star Jeremy’s latest column, he wrote: “Meghan, though, is a different story.

Top Gear presenter Freddie Flintoff was airlifted to hospital after crashing during filming for the show on Tuesday.The 45-year-old's son Corey Flintoff, 16, has now said his dad is "lucky to be alive" after the accident.Corey said his family have been left "shocked" after his dad was taken to hospital.According to a source, his injuries are not life-threatening but he is under medical care.In an update, his son told the Mail Online: "He's OK. I'm not too sure what happened but he is lucky to be alive."It was a pretty nasty crash.

Piers Morgan, 57, has sent his well wishes to Freddie Flintoff after he was taken to hospital following an accident on the Top Gear set yesterday.The former cricketer is currently undergoing treatment but it's believed his injuries are not life-threatening. The 45-year-old crashed his car on Top Gear's test track at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey.He received medical care at the scene before being airlifted to hospital for further treatment.It is understood that the accident did not happen at high speed.Reacting to the news, Piers Morgan wrote on Twitter: "Freddie Flintoff’s crash while filming Top Gear sounds very nasty. Hope the great man is OK."Gemma Atkinson shares family 'heartbreak' over Strictly exitA BBC spokesperson said: "Freddie was injured in an accident at the Top Gear test track this morning - with crew medics attending the scene immediately."He has been taken to hospital for further treatment and we will confirm more details in due course."Sources also told The Sun: "All the usual health and safety measures were in place for filming too."Freddie was taken to hospital by air ambulance shortly afterwards."Filming has been postponed for now and all anyone cares about is Freddie recovering."Others have flocked to social media to send their support to the presenter.Sarah Phelps wrote: "F*****g hell, poor Freddie Flintoff.

"Individually and together, we cherished Christine deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we have.She will be so very missed."Jeremy echoed a similar sentiment, as he told his 7.9 million followers: "I’m genuinely and properly sad that Christine McVie has died."Fans flocked to comment on the post, as Mr W-ton tweeted: "It feels extra sad because we all know that her generation of 'Real' musicians will never be replicated/replaced. RIP Christine Mcvie and thoughts with all those close to her."Ian penned: "What hit me harder was that she was 79 - I still visualise her as she was recording Rumours."Daniel commented: "Very sad, but don't stop thinking about tomorrow Jezza."Phil tweeted: "Grew up with Fleetwood Mac and the music they made.

Clarkson’s Farm star Jeremy Clarkson has called Max Verstappen a “spoiled, entitled brat” in his latest column.The former Top Gear presenter’s scathing remarks come after Max refused to let teammate Sergio Perez pass even after he had already become world champion.Jeremy noted that at first Formula 1 fans were won over by the racing driver’s “exuberant style and his get-out-of-my-way yobbery” but that the tables have since turned.The presenter then went on to describe how the sports star had gone from “hero to zero” at lighting speed in his eyes.Max sparked controversy last year when he won against Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi on what was viewed by some to be an error in judgement.However, he is nonetheless one of Formula 1’s biggest stars, with fans all over the world.“Despite the controversy, we were all thrilled when he won his first world championship. And even more thrilled when he won his second,” Jeremy admitted. “But then, during one brief radio message in the closing stages of last weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix, everyone suddenly decided that actually he was a b***ard.”Jeremy went on to describe how Max had been asked to slow down in order to let his teammate Sergio pass him by.Pointing out the star’s placement was irrelevant as he had already been named world champion at that point, Jeremy described the ask as “no big deal”. Therefore, the star was infuriated to see that Max refused the request, despite it being an important race for Sergio given that he has been battling for the runner-up position. Jeremy wrote: “Now, there was one time – in Monaco – when Sergio really didn’t help Max but there have been plenty of other occasions when he actively did.

Clarkson’s Farm presenter Jeremy Clarkson, 62, has made the bold statement that the increase in gas prices “doesn’t bother” him. He has also insisted that others can learn not to feel the cold like him amid Britain’s urgent cost of living crisis.In his latest column, Jeremy remarked: “Gas price increases? They don’t bother me, as I won’t be needing gas.