Pop Idol's Zoe Birkett forced to undergo hip replacement after crippling condition worsens

ULRIKA Jonsson has made a cheeky kitchen confession after wowing her social media fans with a sexy at-home selfie. The TV presenter took to her Instagram stories to make a joke as she cooked up Swedish meatballs for her dinner on Monday night.

Sharon Stone looks half her age as she dances in bedazzled suit“He mumbled something and I went, ‘What? I’m really sorry, I can’t understand what you’re saying’.“And he kept mumbling, and I said (loudly), ‘What?’ and he said (loudly), ‘I would be lost without you’.”Ruth is hopeful the pair will write together again but any more of Gavin & Stacey seems doubtful.She went on to say there were currently no plans to write more episodes, but added: "I don't know what will happen in the future."The article was titled: "The James Corden I know is no bully – but I’ll just never find him sexy, says Gavin and Stacey co-star Ruth Jones."Earlier this month, restaurant boss Keith McNally called him out on Instagram showing fans two alleged accounts of his behaviour.In one report, a manager claimed he "yelled" at staff over a wrong order, which left a waitress "shaken".Keith followed up his post saying James had "apologised profusely" for his behaviour and that he had given him a second chance.In the latest episode of his The Late Late Show, the host finally broke his silence about the claims. Carol Vorderman unveils Pride of Britain gown as she gives beauty tips [PICTURED]James Corden 'deeply regrets' being 'rude' to restaurant staff [REVEALED]Michelle Keegan teases fans in bath snap after turning heads in corset [INSTAGRAM]He told viewers: "Look, when you make a mistake, you've gotta take responsibility.So I thought I would, if it's okay, share with you what happened."James went on to say that the restaurant messed up his wife's order and brought food over that she's allergic to.Following this, he said in "the heat of the moment" he made a "sarcastic rude comment about cooking it" himself.He continued: "It is a comment I deeply

Tributes are pouring in for BBC Dragons' Den star Drew Cockton who has tragically died at the age of just 36.

Express.co.uk has contacted James Corden's representatives for comment.Earlier this week, James Corden found himself at the centre of scrutiny after restaurant boss Keith McNally claimed the host was "extremely nasty" to his staff at Balthazar on two occasions.James has since spoken out about the alleged incident and said he had done "nothing wrong".On Tuesday, the Balthazar boss called out the host on Instagram, branding him a "cretin of a man”.Keith said James “is a hugely gifted comedian, but a tiny cretin of a man and the most abusive customer to my Balthazar servers since the restaurant opened 25 years ago.”He went on to share two reports documenting his alleged behaviour on two different occasions by managers.The first manager claimed a staff member was "very apologetic" after James complained about a hair in his food.According to the report, James was then "extremely nasty" to the server and demanded another round of drinks so he'd avoid writing a bad review.The second report alleges that the chat show host "yelled like crazy" at staff after they messed up his wife's omelette dish.In a follow-up post, Keith told his followers that James had since "apologised profusely" for his behaviour and revoked the ban.But in a face-to-face chat with a New York Times reporter later in the week, James denied any wrongdoing.Asked if he was OK by a reporter who said they were glad James didn't cancel the interview following the recent backlash, James said he was “zen” about the situation.The actor responded: "I haven’t done anything wrong, on any level.So why would I ever cancel this? I was there."I get it. I feel so Zen about the whole thing.

James Corden, whom he previously branded “the most abusive customer to my servers” to ever set foot in his New York eatery.The Balthazar owner demanded the Gavin and Stacey star “come clean” following an interview that saw him deny any wrongdoing.In view of his 93,200 Instagram followers, Keith wrote: “STORM IN A RESTAURANT TEACUP. I’ve no wish to kick a man when he’s down. “Especially one who’s worth $100 Million, but when James Corden said in yesterday’s NY Times that he hadn’t done ‘anything wrong, on any level,’ was he joking? “Or was he denying being abusive to my servers? Whatever Corden meant, his implication was clear: he didn’t do it.“Although I didn’t witness the incident, lots of my restaurant’s floor staff did. “They had nothing to gain by lying.

Turns out Whoopi Goldberg isn’t the only one fed up with Meghan Markle right now!

Pop Idol star Zoe Birkett has told of her shock learning about the death of her close friend Darius Campbell Danesh while she was a part of the theatre show Moulin Rouge.The 37-year-old said the cast of the talent competition had plans to reunite for an ITV show just three weeks before he passed.Reflecting on learning the news, Zoe told Express.co.uk: "My agent told me and I just burst into tears."I don't how I did it but I did the show that night and the next day I took it off, I just thought I need a minute. I just felt like I had been hit by a bus the next day."There were two shows the next day and I was like I'm not really in the space to kind of be happy clappy."Following his death, Zoe reached out to her fellow Pop Idol stars including Gareth Gates and Will Young."It was a shock for us all," she continued.

Ricky Gervais, 61, took to Twitter this evening to lighten the mood after Liz Truss, 47, announced her resignation as Prime Minister earlier today.The After Life star teased his appointment “wouldn’t be the weirdest news” as fans rushed to the comment section to share their thoughts on the matter.Gervais tweeted out a picture of himself hilariously superimposed outside of the Downing Street residence, telling jokes while a beer rested on his podium.“And it wouldn't even be in the top 10 weirdest news stories of the year,” Gervais captioned the photograph with a laughing emoji. Gervais’ followers rushed to the comments section to join in on the hilarity in the wake of today’s political chaos. Many included pictures of Number 10’s very own Larry the cat, with David quipping: “Ricky, the post has been filled.”Meanwhile, others seemed to love the idea, with Ian commenting: “The acceptance speech alone would make this a great idea.”“This is the PM we all need and deserve,” wrote Neil, while Rob added: “I’d vote for that.”“And based on the last few PMs, it won’t affect your tours as it’s only a part time job,” Andrew joked.“Imagining Ricky in front of parliament giving them the Golden Globes treatment!” Tim penned in reference to Gervais’ famously brutal comedy roasts at the glitzy A-lister event. In her resignation speech, Truss announced that a new leader is to be selected next Friday.Truss succeeded Boris Johnson as Prime Minister on September 6 after defeating Rishi Sunak in the Conservative Party leadership contest.Resigning after just 44 days in office, she will be remembered as the shortest-serving PM in British history.There have been reports of Johnson standing for re-election, as the Conservative Party have just one

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! "isn't all it's hyped up to be" ahead of the new series returning to Australia next month.The 48-year-old made the comment in a conversation with Dave Tomlinson on BBC Radio 2 as he stood in for Zoe Ball this morning.In the chat, Vicar and writer Dave told Vernon he was off to Australia next week to spend some time with his son and family."It's filling my mind at the moment," he told the host.Vernon replied: "That sounds lovely, I thought you were going to say I'm going to Australia to take part in I'm A Celebrity..

Meghan Markle's comments during her latest Archetypes podcast, where the Duchess of Sussex said she was treated like a "bimbo" during her 34-show stint on Deal or No Deal, a show she appeared on 16 years ago.The former Suits actress admitted that while she was grateful to get the role, she disliked "how it made her feel".The mum-of-two and former actress said the job helped pay the bills, but she felt she was only valued for her "beauty" and not her "brains".During her time on Deal Or No Deal, Meghan would line up with the other models on the show and open a briefcase, unveiling the cash prize for the show contestants.The women who appeared on the programme often sported fitted dresses but her former co-star Claudia Jordan has since claimed the models were not chosen for their looks.Now, the Ghost actress has waded into the debate after Meghan's comments came under fire from some in the entertainment business.Speaking on The View on Wednesday, Whoopi, 66, claimed the Duchess of Sussex's comments could be perceived as insulting to other women, who were "just trying to make a living" in Hollywood.The Oscar-winning actress stressed to Meghan that, "When you're a performer, you take the gig," which sometimes involves a "Bozo suit" or a "big nose," because that's "just the way it is" in showbiz.She added that the conestants on the show are more concerned about winning the money.Whoopi said: "I just want to say on that show, you basically had a suitcase, and they wanted to know is this deal you want or is not the deal you want."I don't know the people who are sitting there are thinking about you like that.They are thinking: 'I want the money.'"She continued: "The objectification might be coming from you and how you felt about

THE View's Whoopi Goldberg has slammed Meghan Markle for comments she made over her time on Deal or No Deal, claiming that she made "other women feel bad." On a recent episode of her podcast, Markle reflected on her time on the show Deal or No Deal, saying that she was made to feel like a pretty thing rather than a person. During Wednesday's episode of The View that spoke about Markle's admission, host Whoopi Goldberg had an adverse opinion. "OK.

TMZ. "I didn't know she felt like a bimbo because that certainly wasn't the intention of the show.

Queen today need to be "followed by constructive attitudes," a royal expert claimed. Today the Duchess of Sussex spoke to Variety Magazine and broke her silence on the monarch's death last month, fondly remembering Her Majesty's "legacy [she] was able to leave on so many fronts." Meghan said: "Certainly, in terms of female leadership, she is the most shining example of what that looks like.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have built a playground for children in Uvalde, Texas, four months on from the harrowing mass shooting that shook the globe. In May 2022, a gunman opened fire in a school and claimed the lives of 21 victims, before turning the gun on himself. Soon after the devastating ordeal, mum-of-two Meghan made a low-key trip to the Texan city where she paid her respects to the deceased.

TMZ that the "Late Late Show" host is pleasant with his staff and always has been. The famed restaurateur recalled a 2018 post-Grammys event at his Brooklyn Chop House restaurant. James, he said, was a gracious tipper and was laughing it up with the bartenders and staff. Further, Todd English, called James "incredibly personable" from his interactions.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey hit headlines around the world when it aired in March 2021, and now the Duchess of Sussex is speaking out about the reaction to it.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex has done just a handful of interviews since she and her husband, Prince Harry, exited their roles as senior members of the royal family and relocated to California.

Meghan Markle has revealed that the death of Queen Elizabeth II left her and Prince Harry feeling "energised and excited". Her admission comes as the Royal Family continue processing the grief of the 96-year-old Monarch's passing last month, which saw the Sussexes reunite with members of The Firm.The Duchess of Sussex has stated that, following the death of the Queen, she and the Duke of Sussex felt a new wave of "perspective" on what they had been "building toward".READ MORE: King Charles risks Meghan's wrath as coronation date clashes with Archie's birthdayMeghan says that the "energised and excited" mood came following one of the "big moments" in her life, that of Queen Elizabeth II's death.Speaking to Variety in a recent interview, Meghan was asked how she had processed the loss of Queen Elizabeth II as a family.In reply, Meghan said: "In big moments in life, you get a lot of perspective."It makes you wonder what you want to focus your energy on.