The Wanted star Tom Parker's heartbroken wife Kelsey arrives at fan-filled funeral

Naked Attraction star has confessed that he was ready to lay his radio career on the line if it meant being able to appear on the racy Channel 4 programme.Hezron Stephenson appeared on the 2022 series of the risqué dating show, which sees singletons strip off completely in order to find their perfect match based on sexual chemistry alone.Keen for a career in the television industry, Hezron - who has also appeared on Come Dine With Me - admitted he originally applied to take part years ago, but thought better of it because of his radio job.But a bad break-up was all it took to convince him to grasp new opportunities by the horns.He currently works part-time in a bar, while also conducting radio interviews and penning reviews for the Beeb.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, he explained: "I originally applied for the show three years ago because one of my friends went on it, and I thought it seemed like a good laugh. "I’m very much like, I’ll do whatever in the moment.

Gogglebox's newer cast members Jane has revealed what she does for work when she's not on the sofa with her brother Simon Minty.The down-to-earth duo, who live in north London, quickly become popular with viewers for their sense of humour and love of healthy snacks. Not much is known about their personal lives - apart from what they do for work.Jane revealed she works in a kitchen as she posted a photo of her at work this week. In the snap she held out a plate of homemade cake towards the camera.Jane wrote: "Homemade cakes at work today …will try and save a piece for Simon to try!! Happy day at work."Her brother Simon works as a disability consultant and also co-hosts the BBC podcast Ouch!The siblings were missed by viewers on last week's show after they announce they were taking a short break from filming.They wrote on Instagram: "It’s on tonight! Channel 4 at 9pm.

Geordie Shore star Abbie Holborn has unveiled that her father Craig Holborn had known Simon Cowell "for years" before he had auditioned for Britain's Got Talent. The 24-year-old bombshell, who recently started her own clothing range Festi Girl, explained that the ITV judge and her dad's relationship began "ten years" before he took to the stage.

K.J. Yossman “Peaky Blinders” star Aimee-Ffion Edwards and “This is Going to Hurt’s” Kadiff Kirwan are set to join season 2 of Apple TV+’s “Slow Horses,” Variety can exclusively reveal.Although it has not yet been confirmed which parts Edwards and Kirwan will play, season 2 of the show about a group of MI5 no-hopers is understood to be based on “Dead Lions,” Mick Herron’s second book in the “Slow Horses” novels, which sees the addition of two new Slough House recruits: Shirley Dander and Marcus Longridge.The logline for the “Dead Lion” novel reads: “As the agents dig into their fallen comrade’s circumstances, they uncover a shadowy tangle of ancient secrets that seems to lead back to a man named Alexander Popov, and a decades-old conspiracy with a brand-new target: London’s newest, tallest skyscraper…” As well as playing Esme Shelby opposite Cillian Murphy in “Peaky Blinders,” Edwards has appeared in “War of the Worlds,” “Blithe Spirit” and the “Four Weddings and a Funeral” television series.Kadiff, meanwhile, is best known for Netflix’s “The Stranger,” which also features Richard Armitage, and recently starred as Julian alongside Ben Whishaw in “This is Going to Hurt.” Apple hasn’t given any indication of when season 2 might drop but most of the Slough House gang from the first season – including Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Rosalind Eleazar, Dustin Demri-Burns, Saskia Reeves and Christopher Chung – are set to return as well as Kristin Scott Thomas and Freddie Fox as Slough House nemeses Diana Taverner and Spider Webb.Edwards is repped by Conway van Gelder Grant while Kadiff is repped by McEwan & Penford and Grandview.

Stepping inside the funeral home at Woodside Family Funeral Directors the first thing that strikes you is how inviting and light the space is. The old gatehouse at the entrance to Woodside Crematorium and Cemetery has been transformed with plush carpets and tasteful décor and the warmth of the welcome from funeral arranger May would make anyone feel at ease. Over a cup of coffee, sit down and discuss modern funerals and how Woodside, which has served the local community for over 150 years, is adapting to fit a modern world.

We know and love (or sometimes love to hate) their characters on screen, but now it’s time to discover all the behind-the-scenes secrets from our favourite soap stars. In our exclusive interview, Soap Stars Coming Clean, OK! 's finding out all the juicy gossip about what happens when the cameras stop rolling, as well as the actors’ favourite memories with their co-stars so far. We recently caught up with Coronation Street actor, Jack James Ryan to chat about how he and his co-stars let their hair down, his "close" bond with on-screen love interest Elle Mulvaney [who plays Amy Barlow], and the Bridgerton star he'd love to see on the cobbles...

You can always count on Nathan Dawe to supply a banger.

CELEBS Go Dating star Nikita Jasmine has revealed a worrying symptom she suffered after undergoing a mystery surgery. The 27-year-old went under the knife at a private hospital yesterday - but hasn't told fans what she had done. She did however, admit she was suffering from low blood pressure, which kept her in hospital longer than normal.

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Lydia Bright has given fans a tour of her home after receiving some “huge” news. The 31 year old, whose two year old daughter Loretta was recently rushed to hospital, revealed that she would be moving out of the property that she has called home for over a decade. The mum-of-one explained: “I was going to take the day off stories.

BIG Brother star Kate Lawler has jetted off on her boozy Majorca hen with her rarely seen sisters and a bunch of pals. The classy bash was free from plastic willies, strippers and L-plates, with Kate instead treated to a lush hotel.

A massive three-storey office block is set to be built close to the railway line at Middlebrook. Orbit Investments, who operate The Parklands commercial park, close to the Bolton Wanderers stadium, have submitted plans in the past week to build a ninth block at their site, which is just south of Horwich Parkway station, off De Havilland Way.

A former village store is set to be converted into a micro-distillery and visitor centre.

NETFLIX viewers have been left complaining about sex-filled show 365 Days: This Day - dubbing it an exceptionally long "music video". Fans of the show - who have been waiting more than a year for the second instalment of the series - were left severely disappointed.

Julia Bradbury has said that she hopes she's "still alive" in ten years during heartbreaking cancer documentary, Julia Bradbury: Breast Cancer and Me, which aired on ITV on Thursday night.The 51 year old Countryfile presenter was diagnosed with breast cancer last year after finding a lump in 2020 that turned out to be a cluster of benign micro-cysts, and a scan showed her to have a "high grade" 6cm tumour. Julia bravely shared her journey in the new hour-long documentary, which showed her navigating her cancer, from undergoing a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery, to how her children are dealing with it.

Daisy Campbell has become a staple to our screens over the years, having joined the cast of Emmerdale as Amelia Spencer back in 2011.The 18 year old actress landed the role of Amelia, the daughter of Ali Breckle and Daz Spencer, when she was just seven years old, and has found herself at the centre of some dramatic storylines throughout the years. In recent episodes, Amelia has been seen growing obsessed with social media and her appearance, with fans predicting that the character is set to be involved in a new storyline.

Coronation Street actor Jude Riordan has penned an adorable message to his famous dad while celebrating his birthday.Jude has played Sam Blakeman on the cobbles since 2020 - and his character has been through plenty in such a short time, including the loss of his mum Natasha and building a relationship with dad Nick and step-mum Leanne.But not many fans know that his real life father is also a soap star.Taking to Instagram to celebrate his dad Paul’s birthday, Jude shared a sweet snap of the pair together in a cosy pub, writing: "Happy Birthday Daddy!"He added to his fans: "Thanks for Dad’s Happy Birthdays. Off for a curry soon so it’s a good day all round!"In the snaps, Jude could be seen sitting on a stone wall in the countryside, and another sitting beside his dad who raised a pint glass to the camera with a party hat sticker placed atop his head.Jude’s father Paul has worked as director on various soaps - including Corrie in 2021 when his son was working there.

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar winner Russell Crowe (Gladiator) and The Hunger Games star Liam Hemsworth are set to star in action-thriller film Land Of Bad, we can reveal.

Camila Cabello and Lin-Manuel Miranda attended the Hispanic Federation Gala at the Museum of Natural History in New York City on Thursday evening.The 25-year-old hitmaker and the 42-year-old playwright posed for several photos together while spending time at the annual event, which served to highlight achievements made by various individuals and groups.This year's event marks the first time that it has been held in-person ever since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Showing up:Camila Cabello and Lin-Manuel Miranda attended the Hispanic Federation Gala at the Museum of Natural History in New York City on Thursday eveningCabello opted for a flowing white sleeved dress that covered much of her shapely form during the evening.The Havana singer paired her outfit with a near-matching set of thigh-high heeled shoes as she posed for a set of photos.

animals pay for themselves.Ursula Aitchison, a photographer who lives in the UK, decided to start making a living out of sharing pictures of her golden retrievers Hugo and Huxley online when a picture she captured went viral.“My dogs have earned £30,000 in the last 12 months,” she claimed, speaking on a Channel 4 Documentaries YouTube video in April 2020.At the time, Ursula had 132,000 followers on Instagram, but this has since doubled to 277,000.Looking back to how her unusual business venture idea had come about, Ursula referenced one photo, which saw her posing in matching circular glasses with Hugo.“When I took it I thought, ‘oh we look a bit like Steve Jobs’, and I put [as the caption] ‘Steve Dogs’, and it had around 50,000 likes.“I didn’t then decide, ‘I’m going to make loads of money from it’, I just thought, ‘wow that’s really fun’.”Still, the decision has been a profitable one for the trio, with Ursula admitting: “A year ago, I was just photographing one post for £300. It’s now £1,000 a post and I should probably be putting it up a bit.”The most popular posts, the dog owner explained, involve the goofy double act sticking out their tongues, or “humping” her leg.And, with funny costumes integral to the influencer’s success, the documentary showed Ursula taking Hugo and Huxley to a store to try on matching outfits.“My USP is the fact that Hugo and I dress up together, and people like the dog and owner rather than just the dog,” she acknowledged.“I won’t take on any paid jobs that I can’t have fun with.

Snooker legend John Virgo wants to revive BBC's hit snooker quiz Big Break - and bring back "comic genius" Jim Davidson.

BBC Breakfast star was left fuming at Naga Munchetty as bosses sent him down London's newest super-sewer.Business correspondent Ben Boulos was on location this Friday (April 29) to investigate the ongoing work for the new system, which will revolutionise what happens when Brits flush their toilets.But with Naga and her co-host Charlie Stayt sitting comfortably in the studio - and weatherman Matt Taylor out at a sunny allotment to present the forecast - Ben wasn't happy with his lot.Naga kicked off the segment by explaining: "Work has started on a new super-sewer beneath the River Thames - it’s going to support London’s sewage network, and the work is getting closer to finishing."Her co-star Charlie chipped in: "What does it look like? Well, we can find out right now, because Ben is inside the tunnel - what an extraordinary image that is Ben, show us round!"Though Ben begrudgingly admitted the network is "pretty extraordinary", he added: "You send Matt to an allotment, you send me to a sewer - I’m not sure quite what to make of that!"But welcome to the Thames Tideway Tunnel. This is an impressive place - one of the biggest underground tunnels anywhere in the world."Later, Charlie couldn't help but goad him a little more, encouraging Ben to give viewers a sense of perspective by wandering down further into the tunnel system.He urged: "Ben, it’s an absolutely fascinating image.