Tractor driver fighting for life after he suffered a medical episode and smashed into M60 central reservation

Emmerdale’s Marlon Dingle suffered a devastating stroke recently and viewers are speculating that he may have an affair with a nurse as he recovers in hospital.In last night's episode Marlon, played by Mark Charnock, was frustrated during a speech therapy session as he struggled to form simple words.His girlfriend Rhona, played by Zoë Henry, tried to encourage him but Marlon started to get stressed and his nurse Gail asked her to ease off the pressure.It comes after Gail, played by Elizabeth Boag, has repeatedly urged Marlon not to worry about his condition in recent episodes.Now Reddit users have been questioning whether there could be a romance brewing between Marlon and Gail.One person asked: "Anyone else think these two might end up having an affair as part of Marlon’s rehabilitation?"Another agreed, saying: "I just think he will become attached to her, especially the amount of time they’ll spend together grows, and I think Rhona will think he’s being independent and strong when really it’s Gail who’s giving him that support."They added "one of them will want the affair to happen" and "it’ll just be a natural coincidence with the situations they’re in". But another person dismissed the idea, saying: "I can't see them going down that line as the story has been researched about how people can recover from strokes, this will be a medium term story, not done and dusted in a few weeks.

Piers Morgan wants to interview Elon Musk on his new TV show - calling the Tesla CEO a "crazy, brilliant, weird genius".The former Good Morning Britain star event sent a personal invitation out to the Space X boss in front of his 7.9million followers on Twitter.Taking to the platform on Monday (April 4), Piers revealed his thoughts on Musk in a teaser clip for his new TalkTV show Uncensored, which premieres April 25.Speaking in the video, Piers said: "Elon Musk is a crazy, brilliant, weird genius and right now probably the most fascinating businessman in the world."This is the guy who bets the bank on electric cars, on going to space, all this stuff. He's been dreaming this big since he was a 10-year-old kid."And he's polarising, he can be rude and obnoxious, but I never see those as necessarily bad qualities in a human being."Ultimately he's a visionary, an entrepreneur and a guy who dreams big."Piers went on to recall how his mother gave him a postcard with a flock of seagulls and a hippopotamus flying with them with the headline: "Ambition knows no bounds."The broadcaster went on to say this "That's Elon Musk all over".He then treated the clip as a personal invitation to come on and chat on his new show.Captioning the video, Piers wrote: "My thoughts on ⁦@elonmusk - the world’s most fascinating man.

ITV reportedly entered talks to reboot popular noughties singing competition Pop Idol in 2023.TV Zone and Super TV have reported that ITV have expressed an interest in the format of the show, and recently they allegedly entered talks for a special reboot with a group of executives.Original creator Simon Fuller was reportedly involved in the talks with ITV.Reports say that a TV special could potentially air in the autumn of 2023, which will commemorate 20 years since it was last on our screens.Last month ITV told Daily Star that "absolutely nothing is confirmed" but added that "it would be unlikely to return as a full series" – which still gives fans hope for an epic spin-off.Pop Idol was created by Simon Fuller and fronted by Ant & Dec on ITV from 2001 to 2003.The judging panel was headed up by Neil Fox, Nicki Chapman, Pete Waterman and Simon Cowell, and all four judges featured on the 46 episodes that were broadcast over the two series' that were aired.For more of the latest showbiz and TV news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up for one of our newsletters here.

Gogglebox star Ellie Warner remains at the bedside of her seriously ill boyfriend as she told her close pals how her heart is “ripped in two” following his horrifying injuries.The 31-year-old's boyfriend Nat Eddleston was left fighting for his life two weeks ago after he was hospitalised following a devastating hit and run.While the blonde bombshell remains at the beckon call of her loving partner while he continues to recover in hospital, the TV star has taken a step back from her appearance on the popular Channel 4 show.Now, sources close to the hairdresser have revealed that the fan favourite is unlikely to return to the show anytime soon as she continues to devote her time to his wellbeing.The insider told The Sun Online: “Ellie has barely left Nat’s side since the accident. She has been holding his hand and willing him to get better.“Her heart is totally ripped in two by all of this and she is still in a state of shock about how things have ended up.“Right now all that Ellie is focusing on is making sure she is there for Nat.

Microsoft founder Bill Gates, though, the future was just around the corner, as one recently-unearthed video from 1995 shows.The video shows a keynote speech from Bill Gates called "The Road Ahead", where he predicted with frightening accuracy what tech might look like in 2005.He discusses technology that, like Netflix, would let people watch their favourite shows on demand without needing to wait around for a TV schedule. Gates also discussed the idea of digital convergence, where everything from books and art to movies and documents would move to computers.

TikTok.She claimed: “Best way to lace up your heels gals.”In the viral clip, Jem sat on the floor as she put on the green lace-up heels from shoe brand Ego.As she held both ties in her hand, Jem explained: “You go behind the shoe and twist, and come round.“You twist, you come down, you go under the shoe - I know it seems a bit crazy girls.“Then we come to hear and we twist again, and then we tie round the back in a nice little bow.“And there we have it girls, you heard it here first.”Instead of wrapping the laces around her ankles multiple times, Jem twisted and turned the laces around her shoe and foot to secure the heel in place.In the comments, Jem said: “Girls I’m a genius what can I say. YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST.”Stunned at Jem’s heel hack, many people fled to the comments to thank her for sharing the handy trick.One person commented: “Revolutionary.”Another user added: “That’s literally the best tip ever.

Dog Institute to offer limited-edition mullet versions of their iconic shoes.The Heritage High Mullet volleys are certainly a quirky style. Since 1939, Volley has been known for its innovative and fashion-forward designs in Australia.

Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite spoke to on the Steph’s Packed Lunch panel and slammed betting companies and called for a complete ban on advertising.Steph McGovern began the show and told viewers that celebrities will no longer be used to promote betting companies.The new rules are to “try and stop the appeal to young people” and they will come “into force ahead of this year’s World Cup”.She then turned to her guests and asked for their opinion, beginning with vicar Kate Bottley.Kate said that she has to deal with a lot of people who are experiencing addiction and admitted that it “tears families apart”.She noted: “No-one wakes up in the morning addicted to something, it’s a very gradual slow process. Sometimes you barely notice before it’s a problem.”She then said that sports stars and celebrities have a “role in the community and to young people”.The 47-year-old also agreed that it was a “good thing” to ban people in the limelight from advertising gambling, but that it doesn’t address “the root of the problem”.Kate called for a “bigger conversation on addiction in communities” and that we need to ask “why these things happen”.Steph also told viewers that Kate had to perform a recent funeral for someone that had a gambling addiction and she said that betting is “easy” nowadays, as apps can be accessed “on your phone, all the time”.John Whaite then gave his thoughts: “In some communities it’s almost become a cultural thing, what people in that community do, as that’s all there is.

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Maisie Smith has taken a cheeky swipe at her former Strictly Come Dancing rival Bill Bailey. The former EastEnders actress, 20, was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer Live tour on Sunday evening (April 3) at the O2 Arena in London.

Premier League forward Duncan Watmore was once on hand to help three pensioners to safety from the Caribbean Sea after a speedboat carrying him and others was involved in a boat crash. The ex- Sunderland striker, who joined Middlesbrough on a permanent deal in 2020, was holidaying with then-girlfriend and future wife Sophie when the speedboat was upended by a catamaran which sent passengers flying into the water.

Eons ago, back in 2010, Jenny Slate and Dean Fleischer-Camp‘s stop-motion short “Marcel The Shell With Shoes On” launched Slate’s showbiz career. The short won awards at AFI FEST 2010, was an official selection at Sundance 2011, and, well, the rest is history.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefSydney-based Odin’s Eye Animation has secured sales of kids’ TV series “The Beachbuds” to Disney Japan and ABC Australia. Other territories are under negotiation at the MipTV market in Cannes.

A week after Will Smith’s actions tarnished the 2022 Academy Awards, there were no new reports regarding the Best Actor winner and his eventual reprimand from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Oscars’ co-host Amy Schumer caused some rumblings over a stand-up set referring to the now-infamous night, but there wasn’t much else in the way of news related to The Slap.

The Chase star Anne Hegerty has opened up about her upbringing and family life during an emotional episode of ITV show DNA Journey - including how her late dad abruptly left home one Christmas. Anne is best known as The Chase’s The Governess, but in the series that explores family history, viewers will see a brand new side to the 63 year old.The former I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! contestant, who filmed the programme alongside The Chase co-star Shaun Wallace, began tracing her ancestors’ footsteps to find out more about them. And during filming for the hour-long special, which airs on Tuesday 5 April, Anne relives some tough moments from her past.

TOWIE star Ella Rae Wise has spoken out for the first time since it was reported that she was involved in a nightclub brawl with co-star Chloe Brockett in the early hours of Saturday morning.The 21 year old is said to have been the target when Chloe allegedly threw an an ice bucket during an argument between the pair in a London nightclub. It allegedly missed Ella and hit another woman, causing her head to bleed.

Gemma Collins was in full swing of rehearsals for her upcoming GC Big Night Out tour when her mum Joan burst into tears after rewatching her infamous fall on Dancing on Ice.The pair were in the Manchester Opera House as preparations went underway for Gemma’s first live show at the arena when mum Joan got rather emotional. A clip of Gemma falling on Dancing on Ice was being played behind the stage as the TOWIE star was rehearsing and caused Joan to shed tears as she caught sight of her daughter’s nasty tumble. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

We love ourselves a luxury beauty product, but there’s something satisfying about finding yourself a great haircare or makeup buy that’s also a blooming great bargain.This is something that high street giant Superdrug knows well, having just expanded its best selling Me+ skincare range to include haircare products. Just like the fan-favourite skincare products, the new hair launches are vegan, ingredient-led formulas and are housed in packaging that’s 100% recyclable – yes, even the pumps! But perhaps the best bit about the range is that every single product is priced at less than £6, making it even cheaper than The Ordinary’s new haircare range.

India Reynolds says she enjoys using OnlyFans and that her family and friends support her on the subscription platform. India, 31, rose to fame on hit ITV show Love Island but her successful career in the spotlight also sees the brunette beauty modelling lingerie.

After reports that Andrew Garfield and Alyssa Miller had broken up started circulating, the model shutdown the claims that they’d split with a sweet selfie with the actor on Instagram on Monday April 4. Alyssa, 32, had a perfect response, showing that the pair are still together. “If you must gossip at least use a cute photo,” she wrote in the caption.

Ryan Reynolds couldn't resist making a cheeky joke about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's decision to quit the royal family during his comedy quiz show.