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Loose Woman star Linda Robson has opened up about the staggering amount she owes in parking fines.The Birds of a Feather actress appeared on Good Morning Britain to promote her new movie Bermondsey Tales: Fall of The Roman Empire - her first film role in 10 years. But Linda also admitted to her parking blunders - and that she owes £3,000 in parking fines. Speaking to GMB hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls, Linda laughed as she revealed her children have taken her car keys off her.

Eagle Mountain Casino alleged Friday that the 63-year-old comedian walked out of his show 30 minutes before it was scheduled to end and blamed his security team who could’ve “easily escorted any hecklers out.”The casino said that Lopez “let down his fans and sold out audience” by leaving early. Lopez’s rep responded to the casino’s claims in a statement to The Post.

political correctness and how it has affected comedy.“This is the result of the extreme left, and PC crap, and people worrying so much about offending other people,” Seinfeld, 70, said in April to The New Yorker about the deterioration of TV comedy.But Louis-Dreyfus, 63, disagreed with his take and said that political correctness is “fantastic.”“If you look back on comedy and drama both, let’s say 30 years ago, through the lens of today, you might find bits and pieces that don’t age well,” she told the New York Times in an interview published Saturday.“And I think to have an antenna about sensitivities is not a bad thing. It doesn’t mean that all comedy goes out the window as a result.”The “Veep” star continued: “When I hear people starting to complain about political correctness — and I understand why people might push back on it — but to me that’s a red flag, because it sometimes means something else.

Lee Mack may be famous for his television lies, but he’s telling the truth when he says he and his wife met before he was famous, even though she’s so good looking people don’t believe him. The comedian and his wife, Tara, met back in university, and they married in 2005, two years before the premiere of Lee’s hit BBC show Would I Lie To You.They have three children together: Arlie, Louie and Millie.

Comedian and former Strictly contestant Susan Calman has revealed her impressive weight loss in a post on Instagram, and has explained to fans the inspiration behind her transformation. Captioning the picture, she wrote: “Around Christmas time I had a nightmare (I mean a dream!) in which one of my dearest friends was in trouble and I couldn’t help her because I wasn’t strong enough. So I decided I wanted to be strong.

“Saturday Night Live” crew members revealed that Ryan Gosling’s hilarious “Beavis and Butt-Head” sketch that aired in April was in the works for six years. Hair stylist Jodi Mancuso and makeup artist Louie Zakarian told the Ankler on Monday that Jonah Hill was originally going to star in the bit when he hosted “SNL” in 2018.“Even at that time it was late coming into the show, so there wasn’t a lot of prep time, and I wasn’t fully happy with the wigs,” said Mancuso, 49.

Britain's Got Talent contestant Alex Mitchell brought the live final show to a heartfelt pause on Sunday 2 June as he dedicated a moment to honour rugby legend Rob Burrow.The 41-year-old sportsman's death was announced by his former team, Leeds Rhinos, and tributes flooded in - including an emotional message from Prince William. Alex, a teaching assistant by day, took to the BGT stage for the grand finale, aiming to snag the £250,000 prize and the coveted spot at the Royal Variety Performance. Winning over everyone with his stand-up comedy that cleverly incorporated his tics, Alex touched the audience further with his tribute.

An ITV game show winner couldn't believe his luck when he scooped a massive £99,000 cash prize, saying it was more than he ever dreamed of.Twenty-four year old Daniel O'Halloran from Rock Ferry, on the Wirral, outsmarted 99 other contestants on The 1% Club. Guided by comedian Lee Mack, the quiz tests players on their logic, reasoning and maths skills. It was Daniel's mum who urged him to participate in the programme because they are huge fans.

Casualty is set for some more drama this week as character Patrick Onley is at risk of being exposed for causing a rise in patient deaths by his medical staff. As things heat up for the on-screen doctor, portrayed by Jamie Glover, on Saturday, 2 June, who is the actor off-screen? Jamie joined the soap in March this year as the Clinical Lead for Holby City Hospital, but isn't new to Wyvern, having previously guest starred on Holby City over the years.

Noughties pop sensation Kate Nash is reportedly engaged to her childhood sweetheart Thomas Silverman, with the couple planning to say their vows later this year.The Foundations hitmaker, who shot to stardom with her chart-topping 2007 debut album Made of Bricks, has been in a relationship with Tom for several years, with the 36-year-old songstress first meeting her reported fiance during their school days and later reconnecting. An insider revealed that Kate and her beau Tom are absolutely thrilled about their relationship and have been seeing each other for a while without the public knowing.

After a week of tears, cheers and the occasional boo, it’s time for the fifth and final Britain’s Got Talent semi final, and among the acts hoping to take home the grand prize of £250,000 and a place on the bill of the Royal Variety Performance in November is comedian Alex Mitchell. The 23 year old primary school teacher, who has autism and Tourette’s, impressed the judges and the audience at his original audition with his honest and very funny brand of comedy, and even managed to get away with scolding Simon Cowell after the mogul laughed just at the moment Alex displayed one of the tics he has that is associated with Tourette’s – but before the punchline to his joke.

Loose Women star Linda Robson has spoken live on-air on Friday 31 May about one of her most upsetting experiences, when a young stranger “grabbed her breast” while she was on holiday with her family, including her three children – son Louis and daughters Bobbie and Lauren.The 66 year old actress, best known for her role in comedy Birds of a Feather, was talking as part of a discussion about sexual harassment on the ITV lunchtime show when she shared her own personal story. She explained to viewers that she was with her children when a stranger came up and asked for a photograph. "I was on holiday with my family, my sister, their boys and also my three kids.

Gogglebox favourites Pete and Sophie Sandiford have been a staple of the show since 2017, amusing viewers every episode with their take on the week's best TV.The Blackpool-based siblings are one of the most-loved families by fans, and Pete is known for his particularly witty comments about what he's watching on telly, or what's happening in his personal life. Recently he told Sophie how his wife, Paige, was 'doing his head' in over preparations for their daughter's birthday party. But for any viewers wondering where their brilliant sense of humour comes from, the mystery has been solved.

Actor Rafe Spall stepped out with his pregnant girlfriend during the launch of season four of Trying - of which they play the lead characters. Rafe and his girlfriend Esther Smith met on the set of Apple TV+ show Trying four years ago and have since begun a relationship and are expecting a baby together.The pair announced the news on ITV’s Lorraine in mid-May after keeping very quiet about their romance. During the interview Lorraine commented: "I have to say, everybody always says what remarkable chemistry you two have.

While Britain’s Got Talent features a host of comedy acts on stage each year, some of the funniest moments of the show actually take place when presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly tease the judges between performances. During the second semi final on Tuesday 28 May, the spotlight was turned on Simon Cowell as Ant and Dec made fun of Simon’s late return to the judges’ desk during the live show the night before.

After a stunning performance on Britain's Got Talent, magician Jack Rhodes received high praise from none other than Simon Cowell, who pegged him as the favourite to clinch the crown. Despite the judges' awe of his comedy-magic act, social media told a different story with a mixed bag of reactions.The 26-year-old was taken aback when Simon said: "I think you, right now, are the favourite to win the entire competition - it was that good. You really are one in a million.That was jaw-dropping." When asked by Ant and Dec about Simon's comments, Jack quipped: "No pressure eh? " and confessed: "My head's gone.

Navin Chowdhry has been making waves since his debut on EastEnders in September 2022.The 53 year old actor joined the Walford cast as the villainous Nish, husband to Suki Panesar, fresh out of prison after serving time for murder. He's quickly becoming a memorable rogue in the series. He was even forced to beg bosses to make Nish less evil, as he was worried about how fans would see him because of his role.

The 1% Club presenter Lee Mack is over the moon as his BBC sitcom 'Not Going Out' is set to return for a fabulous 14th season in 2025, and he can't help but express his gratitude for the show's longevity. After an incredible 18 years since its debut, Lee still finds working on the series a "dream come true." He shared his excitement, saying: "Once again I'm very grateful that the BBC have trusted in us to keep alive the studio sitcom." Lee reminisced about his own experiences watching BBC sitcoms and feels honoured to contribute to the genre: "I grew up watching this genre of sitcom on the BBC, and to be part of it myself is still a dream come true, even after 18 years of doing it.

Lee Mack is well known for his quick wit on panel shows like Would I Lie To You? and his sitcom Not Going Out. He's currently king of Saturday night TV with his hugely-intriguing ITV gameshow The 1% Club, where 100 contestants try to win up to £100,000 by solving IQ test-style questions, and are eliminated as the show progresses. Last week, a third of the audience was wiped out by a particularly puzzling question.

Fans of Gavin & Stacey were overjoyed when it was announced earlier this month that the much-loved comedy will return for a Christmas special this year.The bittersweet news that the episode will also be the last was announced on social media by James Corden, who co-writes and stars in the show with Ruth Jones. It’s been five years since the sitcom last graced our screens, and viewers were left on a cliffhanger when Nessa (played by Ruth) proposed to Smithy (played by James), but the credits rolled before he could answer. And one person who can’t wait for a reunion is actress Alison Steadman, who plays the legendary Pam Shipman in the show.

Coronation Street fans spotted a familiar face in the cast when actor Warren Donnelly joined as Roy Cropper’s new callmate, Roscoe. But his appearance left many scratching their heads and trying to figure out where they know him from, with one puzzled fan writing: "Trying to remember where I've seen the bald guy before." Warren is well-known for his role as police officer Stan Waterman in the Channel 4 comedy drama Shameless. Roscoe’s first episode aired on Wednesday 22 May with him seemingly befriending Roy.