'Wish I could've persevered' Fern Britton admits regret over Phil split and breaking point

Strictly Come Dancing added another name to its lineup this week as it welcomed actor James Bye to the class of 2022. The star is most famous for his role as the iconic Martin Fowler in the BBC's EastEnders.

Storm Huntley delighted fans after bringing out her newborn baby Otis on Jeremy Vine on Thursday afternoon.

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kathy Hilton is under fire for “confusing” (but not really) for the fictional character Precious, portrayed in the movie of the same name by Gabourey Sidibe, during an episode of ! But she's not the only one who is getting called out.During the episode, host thought it would be a great idea to play a game of “Will Kathy Know Them?” with his controversial guest. According to , this is likely in reference to the reality star's history of confusing her cast mates for one another.

miracle we’ve been hearing a lot about how you have to see it to be it.Well, sometimes you have to wear it to feel it – even if it seems like an effort. That’s probably the point. Wearing a dress like this shows commitment to fun that can be self-fulfilling.

Rick and Morty season six has been released – you can watch it below.The animated sci-fi sitcom is due to return to Adult Swim on September 4, as confirmed last month. A 30-second promo for the upcoming run of episodes landed last Saturday (August 6).Today (August 12), fans have been given a further glimpse of what to expect from Rick and Morty’s sixth season thanks to a longer official trailer.

Supermarket Aldi has issued a message to anyone who drinks Semi-skimmed milk. The supermarket is now trialing a change across all of its UK stores

A groom-to-be was almost kicked out of a club on his own stag do, just 30 minutes after him and his pals paid £2,000 to get in.

Michaela Zee editor“Cosmic Love” is not only determining if love is in the air, but also if it’s also written in the stars. The new reality dating show that bows Aug. 12 on Amazon Prime Video follows four individuals who each represent one of the four astrological elements: fire, water, earth and air.

Ari Lennox has shared a video for new song "Hoodie." The track, produced by regular collaborator and Dreamville label mate Elite, will feature on Lennox's new album age/sex/location, due September 9. A video for the song, starring Isaiah Rashad as a love interest, can be seen below.

The Game is releasing his long-promised lyrical shots at Eminem today on "The Black Slim Shady," a new 10-minute song featured on Game's just-released album Drillmatic Heart Vs. Mind.

Nicki Minaj has dropped new song "Super Freaky," built around a sample of Rick James'1981 hit "Super Freak." Nicki brings her A-game to the song, spitting x-rated bars and confident boosting mottos ("I got a princess face, a killer body, samurai mind"), making it a natural sister track to her own "Anaconda." Check the new song out below. Earlier this month Minaj asked her followers on social media to help select the name of the song, offering them the option of “FREAK” or “Super Freaky Girl.” While “FREAK” won the vote, Minaj explained that she couldn't use that name for legal reasons.

Florida "pain music" pioneer Rod Wave has been one of rap's hottest voices since the 2019 release of his debut album Ghetto Gospel, executive produced by Kevin Gates. He's shared a full-length project every year since then in between selling out shows across the country.

Express.co.uk, James discussed whether or not he spoke to his former co-hosts Richard Hammond or Jeremy Clarkson while filming for Our Man In Italy. He jokingly explained that he didn’t speak to them and was pleased to not have them there. James said: “No, I didn't phone them up, I was pleased not to have them [here] to be honest.“When I am making a TV show by myself, I can just keep going, it's great until the crew tell me to shut up.”The programme was thrown into doubt last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. James and his crew were supposed to be filming the series in America, but were unable to due to the restrictions. He said: “We were supposed to be [filming in] the USA and I actually announced it on Twitter and various other places.“Then about two days later we realised we couldn't do it.The problem was COVID-19 restrictions.“But Italy didn't [have restrictions] and it wasn't completely sprung on us because we always have several ideas lined up and partly, it was in our back pocket as a possible [country] for the future.“So, we haven't blown America out of the water, we just didn't do it at that time.”Speaking about the future of the series, and whether filming in America could be next as a location, James continued: “Well, it would be nice to do another one, and that all depends on how well this one is received."America is still very much on the list.So, we have a lot of ideas for America already sorted out.”

This Morning presenter, 65, spoke candidly about what she does when she's at crossroads in her life and when it comes to making big decisions after she was forced to become "independent".The ITV presenter told how her most important advice to other people who had gone through a split, was to have "courage".She went on to emphasise how necessary it is to become independent, especially in one specific area.Fern said: "First of all, get yourself financially independent, so you have the opportunity not to have to rely on anybody for anything."We can’t rely on somebody for our own happiness, let alone to look after us and keep us housed."The author added that she encouraged people to do what they want, without "conforming" to the pressures of other people's expectations.Fern went on: "Then, if you find yourself in a situation where you’re at a crossroads, have courage."Look into yourself and ask, ‘How do I feel?’"If the answer is, ‘Pretty depressed,’ you don’t have to conform just because you think other people want you to.

Alison Hammond has left her fans in hysterics after breaking her silence on Dermot O'Leary’s “b***h” comment in the most dramatic way possible.The star showed her Instagram followers that she had taken it all in good fun when Dermot accidentally used the swear word live on This Morning on Monday. Dermot, 49, made the unfortunate faux pas when Alison teased him about his hair on This Morning. Alison, 47, took to Instagram today to poke fun at her ITV colleague in view of her 1.1 million followers. Showing there were no hard feelings, she uploaded a clip of herself parodying Meryl Streep’s character Miranda Priestly in the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada.Tagging Dermot, Alison lip synced along to the dialogue: “And then when we get back to New York we need to contact Lesley.“And see what she can do to minimise the press on all this.”Alison even embraced Miranda’s style, wearing some big pink shades and a black, large-brimmed hat.Alison’s comments section was inundated with laughing emojis from her various pals, including This Morning’s Josie Gibson, Great British Bake Off’s Laura Adlington and Celebs Go Dating’s Anna Williamson.“SCREAMING,” Love Island’s Olivia Attwood commented with three laughing emojis. “The best!” Dermot added, reconfirming that there was no bad blood between the pair.Yesterday, Dermot left fans of This Morning in tears of laughter after accidentally calling Alison a “b***h” live on air.As the pair showed a clip of Dermot’s early days on Big Brother's Little Brother, Alison swooned over his shorter hairstyle."You looked hot back in the day. Look at you with a bald head," she said.  "You should so go back to a bald head.

ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly has updated her followers on her health after she worried fans by missing her show this week.The Lorraine host was forced to pull out of her chat show after testing positive for COVID-19.Lorraine, 62, described how she had “missed” her colleagues after having to isolate herself for the last week. The Scottish presenter also admitted that her experience with the virus had been a “nasty one”.This morning she told her 499,000 Instagram followers: “NEGATIVE!! Finally - a nasty one but feeling fine now. “See you all on Monday 9am @lorraine @itv,” she continued. (sic)The star then went on to thank Carol Vorderman, 61, who had stepped in to present the show in her absence. “HUGE thanks to @carolvorders for holding the fort,” Lorraine wrote. “I’ve missed you all.

Fern Britton, 64, has recalled when she met the Queen in a recent interview.The former This Morning star went on to admit she was delighted by the royal’s brutally funny snub of Ant and Dec. Fern, who is promoting her new book The Good Servant, spoke warmly about their meeting. “It was serendipitous that I published my new book, The Good Servant, in The Queen’s Jubilee year,” she said. “I actually started writing it two years ago.

James Martin, 49, is one of the most in-demand celebrity chefs on TV right now, with his ITV Saturday Morning show raking in the support.The ITV chef was asked in a recent interview, as he promotes his latest venture, what is something not many people know about him, with his answer surrounding a new vehicle.The Yorkshireman lives in the countryside with his long-term partner Louise Davis.In an interview ahead of The Game Fair, James was asked the following question: "Tell us something about yourself that not many people know."The chef shockingly replied: "I really want a tractor!"Not to plough a field, I want to drive it to my local pub the Wonston Arms with Cooper [his dog] and park it outside."James regularly has a variety of guests on his Saturday cooking show which is currently airing repeats as the chef takes a break over the summer.Last week he was graced with forager, Alysia Vasey.Noticing Alysia fiddling with the spices on the middle of the table, James asked: "What is the green stuff you have got here?"She explained: "Right, so we have got some sweet Sicily, this is absolutely fantastic stuff, so it does have a doppelganger."So if you can get a really good shot of this particular green because it is one shade lighter than Hemlock, it looks exactly the same."Making an assumption from the tone of her voice, James added: "Which is not good?"Throwing a sharp look at the renowned chef, Alysia quipped: "No, that will kill you, this won't, this is lovely, the mildew..."Meanwhile, James, who keeps his private life with Louise very under wraps, was pictured last month hand in hand at Ascot.The chef wore a black morning suit with striped trousers, completing his look with a top hat.He paired the outfit with a pink and

ITV News evening shows as well as being a regular host on the chat show Loose Women.The presenter has taken to social media to bid a sad farewell to her ITV colleague as she admits how "proud" she is of her colleague's move to Channel 4.Charlene posted a close up picture of fellow ITV News presenter Ria Chatterjee.Along with the snap, Charlene shared a heartfelt message in view of her 64,600 Twitter followers.She penned: "Today @itvlondon bids farewell to the superbly talented and beautiful soul that is @RiaChatter."I distinctly remember when you first started with us, and it’s been a joy to watch you rise, and shine."I’m very proud of you, and our loss is @Channel4News’ gain. You’ll smash it x."Many social media users took to the comments to wish Ria well in the next step in her presenting career.Ria gushed, as she replied: "Thank you, Char! I still remember my very first day and @HannahEmersonThsat at the prog ed desk."She greeted me with THE biggest grin.Still gives me that smile!"And @graysinnroad took me round to say hi to everyone.

Fern Britton has admitted that she wishes she could have "persevered" with her marriage with ex-husband Phil Vickery. The 64-year-old author also revealed that she does not want to "be the poster girl for separation," after splitting from the This Morning chef back in 2020, following 20 years of marriage.

Loose Women presenter set the record straight, explaining that “no one set Jamal’s mural alight”. Brenda, 53, took to Instagram this afternoon to share new information with her 113,000 followers. “Why must people speak on what they know NOTHING about?” she wrote.“Contrary to misinformed and unfactual social media posts, we would like to clarify that the simple explanation is…“No one set Jamal’s mural alight.” She continued: “Some candles got out of hand and the black smoke reached the bottom of the mural.“It was cleaned the very next morning and is as good as new.“Thank you for the concern,” she concluded with a blue heart emoji. Jama, who was a British music entrepreneur, DJ and founder of online music platform SB.TV, died in February aged 31.Jamal was also an ambassador for the Prince's Trust, a youth charity which helps young people set up their own businesses.In 2021, he set up Jamal Edwards Delve, a project aimed at refurbishing and reopening youth centres.Widely respected in the music industry, the young entrepreneur helped launch the careers of huge artists like Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, Stormzy and Emeli Sandé.He was awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours list in 2014 for his services to music.In her Instagram post, Jamal’s mum Brenda included a screenshot of the article that she described as “unfactual”, which showed a picture of the mural looking blackened by smoke.In the next photo, the mural was shown with its colour restored as a man dismounted a ladder after cleaning it.Brenda’s friends and followers took to the comments section to send her messages of support. Gina wrote: “Sorry these people have upset you my lovely x.” Lorni penned: “People thrive on gossip Brenda, nothing better to do.”David commented: “A