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“So that loss made me really appreciate being a mother.”Amanda even took time off work to concentrate on her parenting duties when her oldest daughter was born.She explained that presenting A Place in The Sun was her “best job ever” but she wanted to focus on being a mum.Amanda recounted: “Once I had my first daughter Willow in 2009, I gave up my job on A Place in The Sun.“I was pregnant when I was filming the Australian series and that decided it for me.“Lots of presenters who work on the show travel with their babies and I am in awe of them.“I had eight years of travelling the world with the series and although it was the best job ever, my focus and my priority shifted a lot when I became a mum."Amanda presented the Channel 4 lifestyle series from 2001 until 2006.

Gogglebox star Ellie Warner's boyfriend Nat Eddleston is said to be fighting for his life after being hit by a car yesterday.The boyfriend of the Channel 4 star is reportedly in intensive care on a life support machine following the incident.It has been reported Nat has a broken neck and collapsed lungs.The incident is said to have occurred in the couple's home city of Leeds just after midnight yesterday.The Sun reported a family member told how they are all concerned for him.A family member told the publication: “Nat is in intensive care with a broken neck, broken back, two collapsed lungs and possible brain damage."He is on a life support machine and all the family and Ellie are obviously very worried for him.”Ellie, 31, is reportedly now "worried" her beau could suffer from brain damage after the incident.Nat is said to have been out in Halton with his friends at a pub for the evening.He was reportedly hit by a white SEAT just after midnight.The car is said to have sustained a dented roof and smashed windscreen in the accident and continued for nearly 100 yards before eventually stopping.Ellie has starred on the hit Channel 4 show for the past seven years.She has featured alongside her sister Izzi Warner.Nat has recently moved in with her.Last month, Ellie penned a humorous Valentine's Day post to her beau, writing: "Happy Valentine’s Day to my one true loves."The snap featured Nat and a slither of kebab meat Ellie was dangling in front of the camera.Last December, Ellie sparked a frenzy amongst her fans while confusing them as she shared what seemed to be an engagement post.Sharing a snap of herself at the Natural History Museum, Ellie gazed down at a huge precious gemstone.She wrote: "Picked the stone for my ring

Derry Girls has been released.In it, friends Erin (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Orla (Louisa Harland), Clare (Nicola Coughlan), Michelle (Jamie-Lee O’Donnell) and James (Dylan Llewellyn) are seen pushing the boundaries of their teenage years further as they sit on the cusp of adulthood.At one point in the clip, “The Wee English Fella” James laments about potentially dying a virgin, to which his cousin Michelle answers: “That was always on the cards, to be fair”.No release date has been announced yet for the Channel 4/All 4 series, however its promised to be “coming soon”. The second season concluded in April 2019.A press release stated: “While series one observed the gang navigating their teens in 1990’s Derry against a backdrop of The Troubles, series two charted them navigating their parents, parties, love interests and school against the backdrop of a precarious peace process.“In series three, which is coming soon to Channel 4 and All 4, viewers will see that while Northern Ireland is growing up this gang of eejits certainly aren’t anytime soon – while there’s hope in the air that The Troubles may finally be over their troubles are only just getting started as they get ever closer to ‘adulthood’.”Derry Girls star Jamie-Lee O’Donnell has promised that there will be “loads of absolute madness” in the forthcoming season.Although O’Donnell can’t reveal much about her final outing as her character Michelle, she does promise a new level of maturity from Michelle and her drama peers.“I think that it’s nice to note that we are growing up slightly, it’s a nice thing to end on,” she told NME.

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Rachel Riley, 36, sent fans into a frenzy earlier today as she took to social media to reveal a picture of her baby.The Countdown star is set to make a long-awaited return to Brits’ TV screens today following her maternity leave.In a heartwarming post shared with her 695,000 Twitter followers, Rachel showed an insight into her backstage life now that her family has a new member.The picture showed baby Noa laying on her mum’s lap as the TV star was getting her makeup done.Rachel wrote: “I’m back on air ⁦@C4Countdown today and *might* be showing off what I’ve been busy with during mat leave (for anyone who likes baby spam!)”Fans of the presenter welcomed the update, which received more than 1,000 likes in just a few hours.Johnny_JI81 said: “Lovely, I can’t wait.She’s adorable.”78SoylentGreen added: “Oh my word.She’s so cute.“When we gonna get to say hello?” (sic)Feesbabe typed: “Awww Rachel your little one is absolutely gorgeous.

Loose Women since 2021, along with presenting ITV News.The presenter has now taken to Twitter to bid her friend farewell, as her maternity cover stint has come to an end.Channel 4's Countdown posted a series of four pictures of Rachel Riley's replacement Doctor Anne-Marie, who stepped in for the mum-of-two during her maternity leave.They captioned the post: "FAREWELL DOCTOR.Tune in to @Channel4 @ 2.10pm for the incredible @aimafidon's final episode with our Countdown family."You're been an absolute pleasure, joy & inspiration - big love from all of us."Charlene responded in view of her 61,700 Twitter followers: "So so proud of you, you were absolutely brilliant."Others also took to the comments to praise the star on new beginnings and for her work in her previous role.LiveZoomdown said: "Congratulations Dr.

Sarah Beeny, 50, has reacted today to a social media user suggesting she should take “a small army” of Ukrainian refugees into her new home.The Channel 4 star had taken to Twitter, where she has gathered 144,000 followers, to share a video of a Russian state media employee interrupting a news broadcast live on air showing a placard denouncing the invasion of Ukraine.Sarah added the caption: “What an extraordinary act of bravery from a young woman - #thetruthwillout”Soon after she received a reply from Twitter user Mothballshade suggesting she should provide accommodation for Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war.They wrote: “Are you taking any refugees in Sarah?“Get a small army of women and kids in your new mansion.”Sarah then explained that she had signed up to the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme, under which Ukrainian refugees without family ties in the UK will be able to seek refuge here.She replied: “We have registered - I’ve no idea how the system will actually work though and have my doubts the offers and people can be put together - fingers crossed burocracy can be controlled x” (sic)Fans of the TV star applauded her efforts as she was hailed as “an inspiration”.ConductMind tweeted: “And what a nice environment for them to escape the horrors of war.

Rachel Riley has confirmed she is officially returning to our screens following the arrival of baby Noa in October.MORE: Strictly dancer Pasha Kovalev addresses the Ukraine crisis - 'It hits too close to home'Although the celebrity mathematician returned to work a while back, Tuesday's episode of Countdown – which is a pre-record – will be the first time viewers will see Rachel hosting since giving birth.WATCH: Rachel Riley shares adorable video of daughter Maven singingSharing two snapshots from behind-the-scenes with little Noa in tow, Rachel remarked on Instagram: "I'm back on air today after mat leave from Countdown and brought a little friend with me to show off what I've been busy with. One to tune in to for fans of baby spam everywhere!"MORE: Rachel Riley reveals daughter Maven is taking after her in new heartmelting videoMORE: Rachel Riley flooded with support after sharing heartbreaking family tributeFans of the star were delighted and flooded her comment section with heartwarming messages.

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Channel 4 hit, the former One Show host, 44, spoke candidly about the future of the family farm when he and his wife of 18 years are no longer in the picture.Ahead of the release of the second series of Our Farm in the Dales last year, Matt revealed what viewers could expect to see from the popular programme.He said: "This time around, we’re continuing what we started and doing our very best to give mum and dad the opportunity to contemplate, look back and see where they’ve got to."Again, we’ve got the three generations, we’re shoring up the farm to make sure all is going to be well in the future – and also for when me and Nicola aren’t there."We’re just making sure it runs as smoothly, easily, and is as stress-free as possible," he added to Channel 4.Matt runs the farm with his wife Nicola, his parents Janice and Mike and his two children, Molly, 12 and Luke, 14.The hit Channel 4 series follows the family in their day to day running of the organic farm in the Durham Dales.Last year in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, Matt spoke out about the running of the farm when he's away.Confirming that Nicola takes the helm in his absence, Matt gushed: "She is incredible, she's so organised, she is the most amazing person, there's no doubt about it."I'm so fortunate, it was the best day of my life when I met Nicola, there's no doubt about that."However, the father-of-two added that his mum Janice takes control over the day to day running of the farm.He explained: "But as far as the farm is concerned, my mum is the driving force, she's always the shepherdess, she's an incredible shepherdess my mum."It's great to have such a capable family, that's the world I've grown up in, it's kind of all I know really."Speaking about

Sean’s representative announced Sean’s death in August and confirmed he had been battling cancer.A statement from Off The Kerb Productions said: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock."He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family."Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him. We kindly request that the privacy of his family and children is respected at this difficult time."Sean's friend Bill Bailey revealed shortly after his death that he had been battling lung cancer in secret.In an interview with ITV News, Bill said: "He had been diagnosed with lung cancer a few years ago and it was at the time quite a blow, particularly when it was quite advanced."We've tried to make the most of the last few years.

Channel 4 making the announcement on behalf of his family.The BAFTA award-winning producer and writer had a successful career in both the US and UK, making films on a wide range of social justice topics.Roger died peacefully surrounded by his family, Channel 4 said.Alex Mahon, chief executive of Channel 4, said Roger was "one of broadcasting’s most original and influential documentary film-makers".According to Alex, Roger believed in Channel 4 and was "committed to creativity and risk-taking in cinema, comedy, documentaries and current affairs".He continued: "Beyond his contribution to Channel 4, his extensive legacy of documentaries has helped to inform and change people’s views on some of the most challenging aspects of British society and its private and public institutions.""Roger was a delight to chat to, to be pushed and provoked by and his love for television and culture shone through in every conversation."He once said that he wanted his epitaph to be that he made a difference.

Instagram followers on Monday that she was wondering what could have been when she picked up her niece from school and watched parents with their children - some of whom Laura had gone to school with herself.The Great British Bake Off star has revealed that she had tried for a baby with her husband, Matt, in the past but they had struggled to conceive. On Instagram stories, she was searingly honest about her feelings.She wrote: “I did feel a little bit sad today seeing people I went to school with picking up their kids from the same school as my niece, thinking that could have/should have been me.“But I’m trying not to dwell on it.The 32-year-old was also feeling grateful.She added: “I’m very lucky in many other ways.”The baker also wrote in a follow-up story: “Sorry, wasn’t planning on sharing that.“Guess it’s really on my mind.“I don’t really think about it any more to be honest, but some days, out of nowhere it just comes and slaps you in the face.“Like the other day, I was clearing out under the bed and found a baby grow we bought about six years [ago] from Tesco when we first started trying.“I held it to my chest and started sobbing uncontrollably.“I have no idea what to do with it now.”Laura continued: “Anyway, no use dwelling on it.“Like I said, I’m lucky in other ways and I’m grateful to have my Niece’s and Nephew’s.” (sic)In 2020, Laura told the Daily Mail that she had considered undergoing bariatric surgery as doctors had told her losing weight would help her conceive.She said: “I came close to doing it. Very close.

Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating after the show’s previous presenter Nadia Essex was fired for trolling her co-stars on social media.Speaking exclusively with Express.co.uk, the star praised the series for “getting behind her” when she took on the role amid the ongoing controversy. Anna, 40, explained how she felt “very lucky” that Channel 4 bosses backed her to take over the Celebs Go Dating role in 2018, after the show's previous host Nadia Essex was axed.  “I'm very lucky because Lime Pictures, who make the show on E4, and Channel 4 have been so supportive of me,” she said.“They got behind me for the job.They were very clear on me making it my own role because I obviously inherited the job from somebody else.”Nadia was a dating expert on Celebs Go Dating between 2016 and 2018, but was suspended after two years on the show for trolling her former co-host Eden Blackman on social media.She was subsequently removed from the show midway through filming of the fifth series in September 2018, with a show spokeswoman telling BBC News: “Nadia has been suspended following improper use of social media”.Eden quit the show after its fourth series, reportedly over a fall out with Nadia, and was replaced by Anna’s current co-host Paul Carrick Brunson, who runs a dating agency of his own.Anna first appeared on the series in 2019 and fell pregnant that same year. She went on to praise Channel 4, calling them “amazing” for the way they handled her baby news and for how they encouraged her to make the Celebs Go Dating role her own, despite "inheriting" it from Nadia.“This job has been such a gift for me; it really is my most favourite job and I’ve been blessed to have some lovely jobs,” she began.“It's so lovely that we all feel very much

Matt Baker is embracing the country life with his family, so much so that the former One Show host and his wife Nicola will be bringing a third series of Our Farm In The Dales to our screens later this year.MORE: Matt Baker opens up about future of his young children and their role on family farmThe More4 programme, which was recently repeated on Channel 4, sees Matt and his wife uproot their children, Luke, 14, and Molly, 12, and move back to the organic sheep farm where the TV star grew up in the Durham hills to help secure its future.WATCH: Matt Baker confirms exciting family newsSpeaking about his working relationship with his wife of 17 years and the challenges they faced, Matt - who is at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show this week - exclusively told HELLO!: "It's a very relaxed way of filming, just brilliant fun and I really enjoy it. We film what happens and edit the highlights.READ: Matt Baker on uprooting his family after his mum's frightening accidentMORE: Take a look back at TV favourite Matt Baker's career"Everybody sits round and enjoys the edit as well.

Channel 4 show Celebrity Hunted with Express.co.uk.The rugby star spoke candidly on the red carpet for Nordoff Robbins Legends of Rugby Dinner. Martin, 56, is no stranger to reality TV, having appeared on shows like Celebrity Come Dine With Me and even the first ever series of Strictly Come Dancing. When asked on the red carpet if he would be up for doing more shows in the future, he confirmed that he would. “Yes, I love doing reality TV!” he said. “I did Celebrity Hunted a while back and the series has just come back out again.”While Martin was positive about his experience of reality TV, the sports star admitted that it wasn’t all positive. “It was very stressful, the most stressful 11 days of my life!” the star said of the Channel 4 show. “When you’re being hunted by the hunters for the whole week, your body doesn’t realise what’s real and what’s not real. “You just realise you’re being chased,” he added ominously. Martin appeared on the 2019 series of Celebrity Hunted alongside fellow rugby legend Gavin Henson.The pair were also joined by the likes of Stanley Johnson and Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo, who appeared on the 2017 series of I'm a Celebrity.Celebrity chefs Aldo Zilli & Jean-Christophe Novelli were also in the mix, while former TOWIE stars and best friends Lucy Mecklenburgh and Lydia Bright completed the line-up.Martin was inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2013 after an incredibly successful career in the sport.The athlete played for English league clubs Wigan, London Broncos, Widnes and Salford City Reds, while in Australia, he also played for Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and St.

The Sun.The couple – who would split their time between London and the Cotswolds – are said to have put their Gloucestershire bungalow on the market for £870,000.The newspaper reports that sources close to the couple have also confirmed their relationship is over.It also claims that Katie allegedly alluded to their separation in a series of cryptic Instagram posts before setting her account to private.George, 47, married senior marketing consultant Katie, 42, in an Ibiza beach wedding in 2018.He has yet to publicly comment on the reported split, taking to Instagram ahead of the news on Saturday to share a picture of himself in a hard hat in front of a new home, built in a factory.Alongside the photo, the Channel 4 star wrote: ‘What a fantastic day I had yesterday at our Home Building Factory in Alfreton. It’s been really, really tough to make it happen, but ‘manufacturing’ new homes in a more controlled, safer, weather-protected environment is 100% the way forward!‘And Innovation isn’t easy…it takes a huge amount of time and investment, but innovation is what the home building industry needs.

A Place in the Sun in early 2021 and has been a firm favourite on the show since.

Ulrika Jonsson appeared on the finale episode of Celebs Go Dating this week, and co-star Anna Williamson has spoken about the former model in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.

Gogglebox took to Instagram last night to speak to their fans before the show returns to Channel 4 on Friday.The best friends shared their excitement with their 657,000 followers and also issued an apology.Jenny, 65, and Lee, 52, appeared on camera to discuss the highly anticipated comeback of the fan-favourite Channel 4 show. The pair usually sit on the sofa in Lee’s caravan to comment on the biggest TV moments of the week, and decided to announce their news from that same spot. “Sorry folks we’re back,” they wrote in the caption with several laughing emojis.  “See ya all on Friday 9pm @channel4.”In the video, Lee said: “Hi everyone! As you know Gogglebox is back next Friday. “No, this Friday to be fair! What were you going to say Jenny?”Jenny then cut in: “I’m so excited, I’m so excited!”Speaking louder, she continued: “We’re back! Bums on seats! Woo, woo, woo! “See you at Friday at 9 o’clock, get the kettles on!”She then mocked Lee, cheekily adding: “That’s how you say it, when you’re excited.

Anna Williamson spoke about her concerns once she discovered she was pregnant during the filming of Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating, in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The star has teamed up with Virgin Money to highlight the importance of equal family leave for working parents through their new employee benefits package ‘A Life More Virgin’.Anna, 40, has now addressed her own worries about falling pregnant with her second child during the filming process of Celebs Go Dating. The star, who is a huge advocate for fair and equal family leave, has praised Channel 4, calling them “amazing” for the way they handled her news. “This job has been such a gift for me; it really is my most favourite job and I’ve been blessed to have some lovely jobs,” she began.“It's so lovely that we all feel very much part of a little family, where we come together for several months a year and we make this very entertaining and very worthwhile show, and I just feel very lucky.”Despite loving working on the show, the dating expert recalled her fears when she discovered she was pregnant on the job, admitting she wasn’t sure whether to share her news with her employer at first. “There was a moment, when I fell pregnant with my daughter during the beginning of my second series, of, ‘Oh gosh, oh no - I hope they don't think I don't want the job anymore!’“I was worried they would think that I wouldn’t be capable of doing the job and that fear definitely did go through me, but it's an amazing duty of care.”She continued: “I was eight weeks pregnant with my daughter, and I hadn't told anybody - other than my husband, anyway, and I remember thinking, ‘Gosh, I don't know what to say’. “I didn't want to actually admit it straight away, because lots