Tom Jones talks late wife's warning ‘if he made a move' as he slams 'open marriage' claims

Sir Tom Jones, 80, opened up on the inspiration behind a poignant song on his latest album Surrounded By Time, which is dedicated to the memory of his beloved late wife Linda Trenchard. The particularly emotional musical number tells the story of how the singer's spouse had urged him to carry on with his career, despite her having just days left to live.

Sir Tom Jones, 80, opened up on the inspiration behind a poignant song on his latest album Surrounded By Time, which is dedicated to the memory of his beloved late wife Linda Trenchard.The particularly emotional musical number tells the story of how the singer’s spouse had urged him to carry on with his career, despite her having just days left to live.Appearing on Lorraine this morning, Tom shared how Linda had remained ever-present in his work: “There's a song on there, ‘I won’t crumble with you if you fall’ because I was with her for the last 10 days in the hospital.“She knew she was dying with lung cancer.“She said, ‘Look I’ve got to go, but don’t fall with me now… you know you have got to carry on. “‘You have got to get on that stage.

Sir Tom Jones has addressed claims that he is dating Priscilla Presley, wife of his late friend, Elvis Presley.The Welsh singer sadly lost his wife Linda in April 2016 following a short but fierce battle with cancer. The couple had been married since they were just 16.MORE: Tom Jones' family photo album: a rare look at the singer's life with late wife LindaIn the wake of Linda's death, Sir Tom, 80, has been romantically linked to 75-year-old Priscilla, who was married to Elvis from 1967 until 1973.

Chris Evans, 55, has recalled the time he rejected a role in Danny Boyle’s iconic movie Trainspotting back in 1996.The Virgin Radio host admitted the reason for his somewhat surprising career decision, came as he was enjoying glasses of champagne down the pub with singer Sir Tom Jones, 80.Chris explained the film scene he was meant to be in while presenting his Virgin Radio Breakfast show alongside co-host Vassos Alexander.He said: “Then he [Ewan McGregor’s character Mark Renton] drowns into the toilet, but coming out of the hypodermic syringe there was a game show, an internal game show, taking place in the liquid in the syringe.“It was Dale Winton with this sort of funkadelic, fifth-dimension game show.They asked me to do it, I said,

Sir Tom Jones never realised the extent of his late wife's homesickness. The 80-year-old pop star and his wife Linda relocated to the US at the height of his career, and Tom only became aware of how much Linda - who died of cancer in 2016 - wanted to return to Britain after she passed away.

Sir Tom Jones is on course for his first UK Number 1 album in two decades with Surrounded By Time.

READ MORE. . . Twiggy 'ignored' before 'staggeringly rude' snub by Princess MargaretRealising his error, Chris explained his comment was badly worded, as he meant to say Sir Tom was going to "enter his 82nd year".

 Chris then admitted: “No, no, I got it… “I think we both got it a little wrong and met half way in the middle, which is fine!”Despite the awkward moment, Chris and Tom, who have known each other for a while, both laughed off their confusion.It comes after Sir Tom recently admitted he was left feeling "angry" after his doctor issued him a warning about "running about on stage" at his age.The singer insisted he has no plans to slow down despite going through a health scare recently. The star had a urinary tract infection two years ago, which was fortunately cleared up with antibiotics.Recalling his conversation with his doctor at the time, Sir Tom said in an exclusive interview with Saturday's Daily Express newspaper: “The doctor told me,

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Sir Tom Jones and Priscilla Presley met when the legendary crooner was rising to prominence in the music industry where he had a blossoming friendship with Rock and Roll star Elvis Presley.The Sex Bomb hitmaker has since spoken out about his relationship with the later singer's former wife.The 80-year-old was married to his wife Linda Trenchard for 59 years until her death from lung cancer in 2016.The dating rumours have swirled about his relationship in the years following the death of his wife but the Delilah hitmaker insisted he and Priscilla, 75, are just friends.Tom also remained close friends with Elvis up until his death in 1977 when he was aged just 42.The Delilah hitmaker and the American singer even holidayed together in

The Voice UK coach was advised to aid his recovery by resting but the showman was desperate to get back on stage. The revelation emerged during a conversation with Jen Long on her podcast, Talk The Line.

Sir Tom Jones, 80, has shared how he abstains from alcohol, as he recently re-worked Bob Dylan’s One More Cup Of Coffee for his latest album Surrounded By Time, which describes the pain of hangovers.The Sex Bomb hitmaker says as “a rule” now he does not drink because he struggles with the after-effects.Tom revealed to Daily Express: “I don’t drink as a rule anymore, because the hangovers are so much harder to shake off.“I used to love to drink, quite a drop, but drink is a younger person’s game.“I love a Cognac after dinner, with a cigar and a coffee.

Sir Tom Jones, 80, said while it took a lot for him to get angry in his younger years, it was like a “red flag to a bull” when he did. At one point, he said he branded John Lennon a “scouse b*****d” after taking offence to a comment he made.

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READ MORE: Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen 'disappointed' over cancellationHe explained that their early relationship began at a selection of dance halls, which they used to frequent. Tom said: "She was already jiving and I thought, I've got to learn that.

Tom Jones has reflected on the support he received from fans following the death of his wife Linda in 2016. The Delilah star, who released new album Surrounded By Time on Friday, lost his partner following a cancer battle five years ago and, speaking to the Daily Star newspaper, he credits his loyal supporters for standing by his side.

Tom Jones sits in the day’s late sunshine wearing a navy-blue smoking jacket and a patterned cravat that ruffles beneath the tan of his face. After 41 years in Los Angeles, he now lives in London, in an apartment that looks out over the river, and where he says he has hung pictures of the Welsh bare-knuckle fighter Dai St John, and the terraced house where he grew up in Pontypridd.

The strike was called by the General Council of the Trades Union Congress (TUC).The TUC unsuccessfully attempted to force the British government to act to prevent wage reductions and worsening conditions for 1.2 million locked-out coal miners. Despite Sir Tom’s admission about his reaction to politics in his youth, he is not keen to get involved in politics now due to his fame.The performer explained: “That’s why the vote is always private.  “I wouldn’t want people to just follow me because of my status as a singer.

Tom Jones almost gave up singing when his late wife Linda was diagnosed with lung cancer – but she urged him to carry on.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine The Voice star Sir Tom Jones has been living without his beloved wife Linda now for five years, after she sadly passed away from cancer in 2016. The singer has admitted he was in a "cloud" after her death and it is only now that "everything is bright" again.