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Former EastEnders actress Martine McCutcheon has admitted she was surprised to discover her family’s history with raised cholesterol.The star went on to explain how these health struggles had led to one member of her family having surgery as a result.Martine, 45, has recently committed to regularly getting her cholesterol levels tested, and has stressed the importance of doing so to her fans. Speaking about health issues in her own family, she said: “I was really shocked when I found out that we had a family history of raised cholesterol because I didn’t think something like that would affect us.”The Love Actually actress went on to reveal that the health issue had led to her grandmother needing a serious operation."My nan needed an operation on her heart because of the complications it caused, which has caused me to be aware,” she admitted to the Daily Star yesterday.“So, being part of this campaign is close to my heart and I’d urge everyone to get their cholesterol tested, to prevent more serious health complications.“It’s quick and easy to get a test, you can pop into your local pharmacy or book an appointment with your GP.”Last year, the Masked Singer star spoke to Express.co.uk about her grandmother’s operation. She explained: “My nan had high cholesterol.

Covid.The 54-year-old's podcast forced streaming platform Spotify to place a warning on The Joe Rogan Experience, about discussing the ongoing virus.In an interview with TMZ on Tuesday this week, the actress branded Rogan's recent statements "dangerous", and backed Spotify’s decision to label Covid content with advisory warnings, adding that he should put a "disclaimer that he’s an a***hole."She told the US publication: "I just want to say COVID is not an opinion-based situation and Mr. Rogan thinking that his opinion or a disclaimer for the lives that he personally has affected and caused losses of, it’s not an opinion."Mr.

Shirley Ballas, 61, posted on social media to thank her pal Karen Hilton, who drove her to hospital on her day off from the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour.The star had to see doctors about her shoulder, following her cancer scare in June of last year.Shirley took to Instagram yesterday, sharing a health update to a story in view of her 237,000 followers.She wrote: “A huge thank you to @Karenmarcus1960 for always being there for me.“Day off from the Strictly tour drive back to London, trip to the hospital re my shoulder.” (sic)“Always on hand to help me,” she added in reference to her friend from her ballroom days.“Huge gratitude now on my way back to the North Sheffield,” she continued. (sic)“Thank you Karen you are the best caring person.” (sic)In the post Shirley tagged @Karenmarcus1960, which is a joint account shared by dancing husband and wife duo Karen Hilton MBE and Marcus Hilton MBE.The British dance couple are noted for competing in the disciplines of Ballroom and Latin American, and have earned a number of championship titles, including the World Professional Ballroom Championship, which they have won a total of nine times.Last year, Shirley shared the news that she had endured a cancer scare after discovering a lump on her shoulder.Speaking on GB News last June, she described her “worrying” health issues as she revealed that she was also suffering from COVID-19 at the same time.“I got the Covid virus and then they found a ganglion cyst or a tumour in my shoulder,” she explained.“I am going backwards and forwards to the hospital all the time.

This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield has shared the unfortunate news that he has tested positive for COVID-19 this evening.The TV host shared a picture of a positive lateral flow test with his three million Instagram followers. Phillip, 59, usually hosts ITV hit shows This Morning and Dancing On Ice, but his presence on those programmes this week has now been thrown into uncertainty. The picture of the lateral flow test shared by the ITV presenter clearly showed two bold red lines, indicating that he had contracted the illness. The star wrote over the photo: “Oh b******s”He added of his symptoms: “Currently just a slightly sore throat”.More to follow…Phillip hosted today’s episode of This Morning with Rochelle Humes, who has been filling in for Holly Willoughby during her absence from the show. This is the third week in a row that The Saturdays singer has filled in for Holly, who is off filming her new reality show. However, it is likely that Phillip will have to pull out from presenting This Morning for the rest of this week, which should prove to be a real shake-up to the show’s format. Holly was supposed to be off This Morning for two weeks, but given her absence today, the star could be staying away for slightly longer than planned.That said, both Phillip and Holly have been reuniting in front of the camera on Sunday nights to host the 2022 series of Dancing On Ice, which returned to ITV earlier this month.Phillip announced Holly’s planned absence on last Monday’s episode of This Morning. At the time he said: “Rochelle is keeping Holly's seat warm while she is off filming her new show with The Iceman.”The BBC survival show that Holly is set to star in will see the glamorous presenter team up with Lee Mack and

Strictly Come Dancing star was noticeably absent from the tour's final show in Manchester on Saturday.

Phil Collins, 71, shares daughter Lily Collins, 32, with Jill Tavelman, with the couple marrying in 1984 before divorcing in 1996. Lily has taken to Instagram to wish her father a happy birthday, after previously having a strained relationship.Lily shared a picture of herself as a baby on her father's shoulders, along with a touching caption.In view of her 26.4 million followers she penned: "Happy birthday, Dad.

Jeremy Clarkson, 61, got more than he’d bargained for when he decided to take some time off, away from his hectic schedule running Diddly Squat Farm. The Grand Tour host packed his bags and went to the Seychelles in search of sun, sea, and sand last month.However, he was in for a fright when he started to feel “really ill” on the plane.After dealing with numerous debacles at the airport due to Covid travel restrictions, Jeremy found himself turning down the complimentary champagne on his flight, due to his symptoms.Recalling his concerns in his latest column for The Sunday Times, Jeremy admitted: “I started to feel ill. Really ill. “So ill that I declined the complimentary champagne.“Seven hours later, bathed in sweat and barely able to breathe, I landed in Dubai, where I took my laptop out, again, and removed my shoes and watch, again, before setting off on the 200-mile trudge to the train that would take me to the A gates, where the flight to the Seychelles was due to depart.”By this point Jeremy started to fear the worst, thinking he could have come down with Covid.He added: “And all the while I knew I should not get on it.

Emmerdale's Charley Webb, 33, has taken to Instagram to share a health update, after admitting to "feeling sorry" for herself last week.The Debbie Dingle character explained how she was "feeling a little better" after the rest of the week being a "right off".In view of her 549,000 Instagram followers, Charley posted a short video of herself sitting on the sofa.The caption read: "First day of feeling better."Still weak but I'm up and on the sofa.This whole week has been a right off."My list is so long now it's not even funny."This comes after Charley took to Instagram last Saturday to explain to her followers that she was not feeling her best.Charley explained she was suffering from a "cold sore from hell", but was looking after herself away from her husband Matthew Wolfenden and their three children.Her Emmerdale co-star Emma Atkins was looking after her while she rested.She said: "I've got in @missemmaatkins' bed so she can look after me while I feel sorry for myself."She's actually like my real mother."She explained: "Ace is down for his nap, Matthew is at home."I haven't just left him before some of you panic," the star added.Charley shared a forlorn looking snap of herself as she posed for a selfie.The actress revealed she was able to spend time resting away from her husband-of-four years Matthew and her three sons, Buster, 11, Bowie, six, and Ace, three.Earlier this month, the TV star spoke candidly about having more children in the future.Speaking in a Q&A session on Instagram, the soap star admitted that she wasn't done having babies just yet."Are you going to have any more bubbas? Xx," the question read.Charley replied, saying: "People say you know when you're done having babies."I don't feel that way.

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Instagram followers on her health status after a check-up with the doctor.The campaigner presents BBC Radio 5 Live's podcast You, Me and the Big C and is also a newspaper columnist.The BBC podcast host appeared in great spirits in a picture uploaded to her story, saying she's “heading in the right direction.”Deborah smiled and gave a thumbs up despite admitting she felt “weak” and “exhausted amid her stage 4 bowel cancer battle.She typed: “The face of someone who just got told her liver function is improving! (Relatively!)“I mean it’s still totally out but heading in the right direction!“I’m still weak as anything, trying to gain weight and exhausted - but baby steps are baby steps! Whoop!”The latest update comes after the journalist described a "touch and go" period following her hospital dismissal.Deborah uploaded an emotional video montage set to the inspirational tune of Rise Up by Andra Day earlier this week.The video concluded with her walking out of the hospital doors.Deborah wrote: “Two and a half weeks ago it was touch and go if I made it through the night.“Today after 18 days across two hospitals I walked down the steps of the @royalmarsden discharged from life as an in-patient."Deborah also shared that while her health struggles are far from over, she felt that she had overcome a lot in the past few weeks.“I’m not out of the woods yet, and I’ll be back in soon, but I’ve reached a point that seemed insurmountable weeks ago,” she commented.“I cried on my last IV treatment today.The trauma of it all is very raw and real.“I’m realising I’ve been through a lot.

@Geraldine502010 wrote: “You look lovely.”In regards to taking walks, @LaupLaup2 penned: “I normally do but today I am too tired. Being a carer and all.”@Hazelellio showed off some of their walking stats and wrote: “I think I’ve done quite enough today at beautiful Hebdon Bridge.”@Tomcatmam said: “You look well.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has opened up about her weight loss battle. While she is currently partaking in the Strictly Tour, Shirley did take some time out to speak to woman&home magazine about her appearance as she gets older. Shirley, 61, shared some secrets about how she maintains her incredible figure, but admitted that it wasn’t easy to stay in shape. She told the publication: “Restriction is a habit from years of being under scrutiny as a professional dancer. “I do intermittent fasting and every morsel I put in my mouth, I’m counting the calories. “Even so, I’m struggling to lose weight, which I think is down to hormones.”Remembering her mother’s strict regime, Shirley admitted she was following in her footsteps.“My mum only weighs eight stone and weighs herself every morning," she explained.

  Kathryn grew up in New York, but began her career in Los Angeles as one of the founding members of The Colony Theater. She produced all of the company's plays in the first six years from 1975 to 1981 alongside Barbara Beckley.While she only landed a few small on-screen roles during the 80s, that all changed in the following decade.The actress went on to appear in some of the most popular shows at that time, including Matlock and Thunder Alley.Kathryn starred in legendary NBC sitcom Seinfeld, where she played the ‘counter woman’ from whom George (Jason Alexander) is trying to procure a marble rye in memorable scenes. She also landed more small roles in hits like Disney show Lizzie McGuire, Caroline in the City, and Judging Amy.Many will remember Kathryn from her notable recent work, which includes edgy Netflix show Orange Is the New Black. In the dramedy about a privileged New Yorker who ends up in a women’s prison, Kathryn plays the mother of Larry (American Pie’s Jason Biggs), who is the protagonist Piper Chapman’s (Taylor Schilling) ex-fiancé.Kathryn also had a memorable role as Mrs.Saperstein in Shades of Blue, a series fronted by Jennifer Lopez, which follows a New York police officer and single mother working in the F.B.I.'s anti-corruption task force.In the show, Mrs.Saperstein is the mother of Detective David Saperstein, who is played by Santino Fontana.The actress went on to star as Judge Marlene Simons in five episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit between 2017 and 2020.She also played Amelia Diamond in an episode of legal drama The Good Fight entitled The Gang Discovers Who Killed Jeffrey Epstein. Last year, Kathryn appeared in David Chase’s The Many Saints of Newark, where she played Angie DeCarlo.The

The card by Tom included the words, “To Dad, Tom.”“Dear Dad well done for stopping smoking. Love Tom”The youngster had also drawn a cigarette which was crossed out with two lines in the middle.Johnny has tried to quit his habit of smoking for well over four years but the father-of-two has constantly found himself reverting to his old ways.Back in 2019, the Benidorm star credited Madonna for helping him quit puffing on dozens of cigarettes a day, insisting that whenever he felt the urge to have a smoke, he’d begin dancing to the singer’s song Lucky Star.In an interview with Daily Star in November that year, Johnny claimed that just 10 seconds of breaking into a boogie to the pop song helped subside his urge for a cigarette."Every time I seriously consider having a cigarette I make myself dance for at least 10 seconds to her Lucky Star hit."It's not a good look for me and does actually help bolster the social embarrassment bit of my brain while it fights its corner against addiction.”Meanwhile, his tweet mentioning being rid of cigarettes for over three weeks was met with a positive reaction from fans who reacted in the comment section of the post.Some people went on to share their own experiences on trying to tackle their former and current habits with tobacco.“Having kids who told you off for smoking in the house worked a treat,” the Twitter user @Bubblesaroo quipped.Another user named @BoppyWalsh17 asserted that reading books helped them overcome their addiction to cigarettes.“When I stopped I really started struggling 3 or 4 weeks in, I read the Allan Carr Easy Way book at that point and it was the turning point,” they said.“The book that changed my life, worth a punt if you are unsteady at any point.

Covid nearly ended very differently.The cook spent four months fighting the virus, one of which was spent in hospital after he was admitted with a high fever in December 2020.In a new interview with Radio Times, the TV chef revealed it was a stark wake-up call for how precious life really is."It was close to terminal," he shook his head."When you are that fragile, you come out of it and really celebrate."You want to change everything – work less hard, take time for yourself."You appreciate how precious life is and make all sorts of promises, like meditating every day," he added, revealing he now stretches for at least 30 minutes each morning."I'm trying to take time out of the torrent of life, but it’s amazing how the momentum of life takes over."Back in March 2021, Raymond opened up in great detail about his touch-and-go fight with coronavirus.He described his "lowest point" was when those caring for him wanted to put him on to a respirator as they were "panicked".He told ITV: "I begged them for three more days for me to fight on my own, because I know if I went on the respirator you're not in charge of your own destiny, and I like to be in charge of my own destiny."So I fought and I managed to win through meditation."I tried for 40 years to meditate and I could never succeed...

A Place In The Sun newcomer Craig Rowe has provided a health update as the presenter addressed his plans to shed some weight. His admission comes after the expert revealed he had some serious issues with his rental property.Taking to his Instagram stories today, Craig explained that he is currently taking part in a Kickstarter to assist his health journey.The on-screen star shared that he is pre-diabetic and has been counting the calories of his food intake.But the Channel 4 presenter admitted that his plans had to be put on hold after the ceiling of his property collapsed.Craig began: "This is a belated conversation on my Kickstarter.

Instagram today to share "too much information" when discussing what she is doing on her juice retreat.Taking to her Instagram story, Alex has posted pictures from her mystery holiday destination.The star also shared "too much information" when detailing what she was doing today on her trip.From pictures, Alex seems to be staying at Juice Master's Retreat, a fitness retreat in Portugal.Carol Vorderman, 61, returned from their Sunday after her trip, that included walking 70 miles.In view of her 1.2 million followers, Alex said to her phone: "This may be a bit too much, TMI, but I am off for a colonic."My first colomnic of 2022. Ewwwww." (sic)Colonic irrigation involves the insertion of a nozzle of a device into the rectum to send water into the colon.This flushes out the large intestine, which is meant to be good for your health.The former footballer has played for Arsenal and has made 140 appearances for England's women's national football team.Alex admitted in the past however that at the height of her career, her success had dangerous costs to her mental health.In an interview with Women’s Health she described how trolling on social media, a form of cyber bullying, led her to seek therapy.Alex said in October: “When I retired, getting trolled, I found that I was turning to drink to try and hide everything, hide what I was feeling."Looking at my daily life, many would wonder how I could be ‘depressed’.

Eamonn Holmes, 62, has recently shared he's been having a "very difficult time" as he detailed his journey with chronic pain last year.The GB News presenter has been recommended to do an "ice bath", however he can only bear a "foot bath" at the moment.Taking to Instagram, the former This Morning presenter shared a health update, along with a picture of his foot in a bowl of ice.He captioned the image in view of his 752,000 followers: "My Osteo @jamesdhealth wants me submerged in a Bath full of ice."As I believe that will kill me , I've agreed to start with my feet first ... and probably no further - Ever !!!"Am I a hero or wimp ???? Brrrrr." (sic)A post shared by Eamonn Holmes OBE (@eamonnholmes)Many took to the comments, to share their advice on what Eamonn should do.Mattjohnsons said: "Got to start somewhere my man.

Good Morning Britain on Friday.In her first interview since the announcement, Adele gave an update on Friday's Good Morning Britain.Speaking about what's going on, she said: "So far I believe they've managed to remove the tumour."It was in a really awkward place but they managed to save my bottom."My stoma is named Audrey. Once I've finished the chemo I should be well again."Giving advice to viewers she added: "I wanna say to people please get checked.

Meat Loaf said: "I’m happy to give you a hug. I hug people in the middle of Covid."The reporter asked him: "You do? You're not afraid?"The star responded: "Oh, I’m scared to death! You kidding me?"But I'm sorry, I understood stopping life for a little while, but they cannot continue to stop life because of politics.

Judi Dench has spent the past 65 years lighting up the stage - and she's made it clear that she has no intention of losing her distinctive sparkle.The actress, who says the word "retirement" is forbidden in her home, also refused to let her fall suppress her spirit - even if it sent her tumbling to the ground.Judi had enjoyed performing energetic dance routines with the encouragement of her TikTok whiz grandson when he moved into her Surrey mansion during the lockdown.However when she took a terrifying fall recently, she didn't have him there to help her back up, as she was in the house alone."I tripped over the carpet and there was nobody in the house, and I was lying on the ground unable to get up for half an hour," she recalled to Saga Magazine of her "frightful" experience.Unfortunately, her pet parrot also wasn't much help in a crisis."[She] kept saying: 'What are you doing? What are you doing?'" Judi revealed."This is when you need a very convenient parrot who would phone somebody but she didn't."After half an hour I just got up."Judi, who admits she has no panic buttons installed in the house in spite of her advancing age, reflected: "You want to be independent and it's very, very difficult."Addressing her thoughts on ageing, she declared: "I don't recommend it!"Determined to live every day as if it were her last, she has defiantly had the words 'carpe diem' tattooed across her wrist.The actress made the bold move as part of a celebration for her 81st birthday six years earlier."It didn't hurt," she insisted."Well, it depends on what your level of pain is - but it didn't hurt me!"Meanwhile, Judi also refuses to be viewed as a national treasure, contemptuously declaring of the tag: "It's stuffy! It sounds like

Peaky Blinders will see Cillian Murphy back as Tommy Shelby for one last time. However, the actor has spoken of his devastation to have filmed it without late star Helen McCrory, who played Polly Gray in the BBC show.Helen died of cancer last April at the age of 52, while filming of Peaky Blinders was on hiatus.The production had been shut down due to the pandemic in March 2020.As a result, Helen was unfortunately too ill to take part in production when it restarted in January 2021.Cillian opened up about this recently, as he shared what happened behind the scenes.Speaking to Empire magazine, he said: "We were about to shoot and then the pandemic happened.“If we had shot then, Helen would've been in the show, and that makes me feel sad."However, the star went on to assure fans that she would still be very present in the show.He added in the magazine released now: "It's a huge loss.“She was the matriarch of the whole thing.

Dave Myers, 64, appeared on Comfort Eating with Grace Dent two weeks ago.The star makes up one half of the famous travelling chef duo, the Hairy Bikers, alongside fellow food enthusiast and friend Si King, 55.MasterChef regular Grace, 48, has hosted plenty of famous guests on her podcast with The Guardian, where they discuss their favourite comfort foods before delving a bit deeper into their personal lives.After sharing some tinned tomatoes on toast, the pair went on to have a heartfelt discussion about Dave’s tough adolescence.The podcast presenter spoke to Dave about his experience as a young carer and about his alopecia.Alopecia is a medical term for balding, where patchy baldness can develop anywhere on the body, including the scalp, beard area, eyebrows, eyelashes, armpits, inside your nose, or ears, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association.Grace remarked: “So you were always really a carer? And going into your teenage years, you’ve never really been carefree. You’ve always been caring for someone.

BBC co-stars and industry peers, including Naga Munchetty, to reach out and offer their support. Matt shared a selfie from his hospital bed on Tuesday.The Saturday Kitchen presenter, who had the procedure performed at The Grange Hospital in Gwent, sported a face mask for his social media photo while he remained tied to a morphine drip. The 48-year-old expressed his gratitude for the NHS workers who carried out an appendectomy on him when surgeons removed the affected appendix. “Me, a morphine drip and an emergency appendectomy are keeping me from a much anticipated lunch at @manteca_london with @ollysmith @sarah10016 @hardiegrantuk,” he wrote. “But everything and everyone here at The Grange hospital in Gwent have been fantastic."A post shared by Matt Tebbutt (@matt.tebbutt)He dedicated his final words to the NHS, adding: “Couldn’t ask for more from such a brilliant health service So grateful.

Strictly Come Dancing star took to Instagram today to tell her followers she is "on the mend" despite the way her face looks.Taking to her Instagram story, AJ posted an update from Vietnam.The presenter flew out four days ago to start filming a new Channel 4 show.In view of her 226,000 followers, she posted an update on her skin condition.AJ can be seen to have a layer of moisturiser over her face, leading her to address the issue to her fans.She said: "Morning! I just took a glimpse of myself and was like, 'Wow, wow'."She then moved her sunglasses off, saw her face and put them back on.AJ continued: "My skin is on the mend believe it or not. It's not burning as much, it's just very itchy and very dry."So I have got the thickest, whitest, most moisturising cream on, which is why I look drop dead gorgeous."AJ took to Instagram on Saturday to ask her followers for their advice on how to tackle the "dryness and itchiness" as she is currently in quarantine in Vietnam."Honey, I've woken up in Vietnam," she exclaimed excitedly."I mean, I've got a room with a view and everything but it's overcast right now."I am going to be staying in this quarantine hotel for the next seven days before doing a shoot for Channel 4 so I'm very excited," she added.She gushed: "New year, new show, new allergic reaction."The star went on to say that she suffered the reaction while using a face mask while on the go.She said: "Yes, I had an allergic reaction to one of my face masks while travelling and my face is burning, it's itchy and it's dry."It's just the worst sensation ever."AJ went on to say how being in quarantine means she is unable to seek treatment for the reaction.She continued: "I can't pop into Boots.

BBC's Middle East editor once described it as "scarier than being bombed", but having been in remission for three years post-surgery, he has a new outlook.In a new interview, the journalist opened up on his diagnosis while stating very clearly he isn't packing in his job any time soon."Anyone who wants to fill my role, I have to disappoint them and say I’m trying to keep going," he laughed."I’m only 61 and, as you get older, you tend to think that experience counts for more.

Neil Robertson is currently competing against Barry Hawkins, 42, in the final of the Masters in London.The Australian has opened up in the past about the “really tough” time he’s had with snooker, as he has also been busy supporting his wife during her mental health struggles.In 2017, Neil admitted that his career in professional sports had been tricky to balance with issues at home, as his wife was battling anxiety and depression for several years.Remembering the last few years with Andy Goldstein on Eurosport’s vodcast in 2020, the snooker player revealed just how tough life had been at times for the couple.The issues they experienced reportedly saw him drop down to 20 in the world rankings and miss the Masters for the first time in 10 years.Speaking to Andy he said: “What Tyson Fury did a year or so ago when he did that documentary where he discussed his issues with mental health, his anxiety and depression… “Watching that, I felt as though I was watching Mille talk. He was talking about the exact same thing more or less,” Neil explained.“She wasn’t substance-abusing with drugs, but with anxiety one of the big things people do is drink alcohol to try and settle it down, and that is what Mille was doing, which was very tough for me to try and juggle that and try and be one of the best snooker players in the world.“For a few years, I was doing that without really talking about it.

The BBC podcast presenter went on to say that her latest stint in the hospital has undoubtedly been her most challenging yet.Still, she thanked the nurses and doctors for not only saving her life but for providing her with moral support as she continued to fight the disease, which has plagued her life for over five years.Deborah stressed that she wasn't sure how things would move forward as she awaited her next operation, but she's made tremendous progress from how poorly she felt just a week ago."I'm making progress, it's slow but steady. I'm still being monitored very closely," the mother-of-two continued."No idea what the next plan is - it's just taking things bit by bit."It's hard when you just want a plan, but the plan is really to try to get me better, whatever pathway that takes."The cancer campaigner was met with supportive remarks in the comment section as fans heaped praise for her courage and strength during such difficult times.Former X Factor star Diana Vickers left four heart emojis as her response.The Instagram user @livpurvis said: "You're a hero Debs, sending all the love in the world."@Jo_elvin echoed similar words, writing: "Sending so much love and strength @bowelbabe.

Karen Hauer, who competed in Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 alongside Greg Wise, injured herself during rehearsals for a group routine.The Venezuelan-American dancer, 39, explained that she would have to take “a break” from dancing, which meant missing out on the show’s big finale. After seeing a specialist and having an MRI scan, Karen was told she had a tear in her meniscus and damage to her cartilage.  The dancer’s injuries were not serious enough to require surgery, but she was ordered to stop dancing for one month while her body recovered.Karen took to Instagram today to give her 282,000 followers a health update following her four-week rehab programme and various knee exercises.“Hello, hello, hello. How are you guys doing? Hope you are having a lovely start to your weekend,” she began. “I just did a nice stretch.

Coronation Street star, who plays David Platt on the ITV soap, gave his comments on the latest episode of his Sofia Cinema Club podcast, where he detailed his experience with his co-stars Colson Smith and Ben Price.The trio discussed their start to the new year before Jack weighed in, sharing how he had later discovered that he had Covid."I had the [Covid]. It caught me.

Miriam burst into laughter and replied: "Well I am not an idiot."The problem about ageing is that nobody told me that it was going to happen."You are supposed to find out yourself and you do, and it's b****y awful."The BAFTA-winning actress continued: "It's horrible not being able to run for a bus."She added: "At night I think, will I wake up in the morning? And then I do."Alan, who looked concerned by Miriam's response, asked the actress if she felt that way every night, and she explained she did."I do, every night it is the night I think maybe tonight is the night I won't wake up," Miriam explained.Alan asked how that made her feel, to which she replied: "Miserable, but then in the morning I wake up so I am all right again."

Express.co.uk, she shared: “Oh my gosh, I love Christmas so much.“My birthday is in the middle of summer so I have really managed to get it spaced out right.“I've got my birthday in the summer of Christmas in the winter.“But I actually probably look forward to Christmas way more than my birthday.“For me, it's just family time. It's all about being with the kids.

Loose Women star Denise Welch, 63, has hit back at Piers Morgan, 56, after she took to Twitter to comment on the controversy surrounding the purported Downing Street lockdown parties. Piers had claimed that the Government’s alleged gatherings that took place during lockdown would make “covid sceptics and anti-lockdowners feel vindicated”.In view of his 7.9 million followers, he typed: “The worst thing about all these illicit Downing Street parties is they will make covid sceptics and anti-lockdowners feel vindicated in their suspicions that the virus was never that dangerous or why would the people running the country all be ignoring the rules so brazenly?”Denise fired back at Piers while sharing a screengrab of his tweet with her 511,000 followers.She penned: “Anti lockdowners are not Covid sceptics Piers.“We are people who knew that such drastic action would cause horrendous collateral damage as it has.“We also knew that Covid, although desperately serious for some, was not to most people as reflected in the [governments] blatant lack of fear.”But Denise’s remarks divided Twitter users, who responded to her tweet with their own arguments.PaulSmith1961 tweeted: “Well said Denise - unfortunately for Piers, he’s always been on the wrong side here - he’s jumped on the righteous bandwagon and recently he’s been trying to get off that horse - good luck with that one.“I’m triple jabbed and that’s a personal choice and the way it should be!”lisaweider said: “My Dad died of Covid.

A post shared by Mark Wright (@wrighty_)In a separate post two weeks after his operation, Mark confessed the health scare had been a “terribly worrying time”.He explained he was worried and anxious about “what could have been” and was left feeling “low” as he recovered.He continued: “I've had the worry and the anxiety about what this could have been, and just staying in and recovering just leaving me feeling a little bit low and not very motivated.”Mark noticed the lump under his armpit and became increasingly concerned as it began to grow.He was informed by a specialist that the lump was a benign tumour but doctors feared it could turn cancerous and decided to remove it.Now, he is encouraging others to get checked.The presenter told followers: “Moral of the story: if you notice anything that doesn’t look or feel quite right. Don’t leave it.“Nothing in life is more important than your health and well-being.

Piers Morgan, 56, is still battling long Covid, after he contracted the virus six months ago.

@Lindsay_Lockett wrote: “They need to stop giving this man air time, Has he got shares in Pfizer?  “I caught covid, very little symptoms didn't pass it on to my husband who is vulnerable my kids or work colleagues and I'm not vaccinated.”“No wonder @ITV receive complaints about his mis-information.”@Mcnftz said: “Well said. All he has done is sit on various seats telling folk how scary covid is.“Is he even a doctor?”Some fans took issue with Denise’s comments, though.@MissJRoss72 penned: “All you do on this is moan.”Denise was quick to bite back, saying: “There is an unfollow option Miss Ross.” Similarly, Olivia06012016 penned: "That man has saved lives !!! Not only now but all his life!!"In the height of the pandemic you clapped him now you say he is putting patients at risk! You are fickle.

Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas has taken to Instagram to reveal that she's taking the day off of work to "recuperate" while giving her followers an update on her health. Last year, the dance professional, 61, sparked concern amongst the show's fans when viewers spotted a lump in her armpit.

Novak Djokovic, 34, has had quite the week after he faced deportation by Australian authorities when his visa was cancelled ahead of the Australian Open tournament, where he hoped to defend his title.Since then, rumours of him breaching isolation rules before his arrival in Oz have surfaced, and the World No.1 felt he needed to address them for fear of the backlash "hurting" his family.In a statement posted to Instagram in the early hours of Wednesday morning, the Serbian tennis star, who is unvaccinated, said the "misinformation needs to be corrected", after it came out he and his team had made a "false declaration" on his travel form prior to entering Australia.The statement read: "I want to address the contouring misinformation about my activities and attendance at events in December and the lead up to my positive PCR Covid test result."This is misinformation which needs to be corrected, particularly in the interest of alleviating broader concerns in the community about my presence in Australia and to address matters which are very hurtful and concerning to my family.A post shared by Novak Djokovic (@djokernole)"I want to emphasise that I have tried very hard to ensure the safety of everyone and my compliance with testing obligations."He revealed that he attended a basket-ball game in Belgrade, Serbia, on 14 December, after which it was reported that a number of people had tested positive for the virus.While he had no symptoms himself, he took a rapid antigen test on 16 December that came back negative but also took a PCR test the same day in an "abundance of caution"."The next day I attended a tennis event in Belgrade to present awards to children and took another rapid antigen test before going to the event, and it

“That’s very selfish of me.”Though it wasn’t directly referenced on the show, the discussion came after a text message recently went viral of a plane passenger typing out a message. The message read: “We have Covid...

Rachel Riley said she didn't realise how much of a perfectionist she was until she took part on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013 with Pasha Kovalev, 41.The 36-year-old said she was so involved with the competition that she felt she "wasn't present" in her own body at one point.She said: "I didn't realise I was a perfectionist, punishing myself for mistakes, until I did Strictly."At one stage I felt like I wasn't present in my body," she wrote in an extract of her book titled At Sixes And Sevens: How To Understand Numbers And Make Maths Easy, serialised by the Mail Online.Rachel said there was a point where she "couldn't' stop thinking" about a mistake she made in her Quickstep routine, which she performed again in the dance-off."The next week when the music started at the rehearsal Pasha looked at my face and said: 'Are you there?'"James Jordan branded a 'scumbag' by Strictly co-star Danny John-JulesConcerned for her health, the professional dancer advised Rachel to seek help using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).The method is a psycho-social intervention that aims to reduce symptoms of various mental health issues, primarily depression and anxiety disorders.She explained: "Something that shouldn't be worrying you comes back.

Emmerdale star was not happy about it either."The Christmas nail are here to stay for another week due to my lovely nail technician having to isolate," she wrote."I'm slightly furious that I can't change them/still loving being Christmassy."It's been quite a start to the new year for Charley, who confirmed her departure from the ITV soap last week.During a Q&A session with fans last week, the Bury-born actress hinted that her reason for stepping away from her role as Debbie was partly to spend more time with her family.After an incredible 19 years on the soap, the mother-of-three indicated that quality time with her children is how she plans to spend her new year."This is always my most asked question but I've never answered it before because I've never wanted to make a big deal of it," she explained on top of a family photo."I left to have Ace 2 years ago," I went back at the end of last year for 10 weeks to complete a storyline."She added: "So, I guess officially it's been a year."Charley had also answered a question from a fan wondering if she's still planning on having more children with her husband, fellow Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden.The couple is already parents to sons Buster, 11, Bowie, six, and Ace, three."Are you going to have any more bubbas? Xx," the curious fan asked.Charley responded, expressing that she wasn't done expanding her family just yet, adding that she'd been feeling rather "broody" lately."People say you know when you're done having babies," she expressed."I don't feel that way.

Piers Morgan, 56, reacted to a photograph of Novak Djokovic surrounded by young tennis players which was shared the day after his lawyers claim he tested positive for Covid.The photograph was taken at an awards ceremony in Belgrade, Serbia, and Djokovic can be seen standing with young people who are holding tennis trophies.It is unclear when the event took place, but the photographs were shared by the Tennis Association of Serbia on December 17, as reported by Sky News.Djokovic’s lawyers say he had tested positive for Covid a day earlier.They are reportedly planning to use the test in question to validate Djokovic’s medical exemption which would enable him to enter Australia without being vaccinated.Upon hearing the news, Piers Morgan took to Twitter to jibe at the tennis champion.The journalist wrote: “‘Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive…”The quote comes from author Sir Walter Scott’s nineteenth century poem Marmion.Piers has previously praised Australia for denying Djokovic’s entry into the country.He told his 7.9 million followers: “The #Djokovic saga is not about whether you believe in Covid vaccines, but whether you believe famous sports stars should play by the same rules as everyone else.“He has the right not to be jabbed, and Australia has the right to chuck him out for making a dodgy visa application."The 20-time Grand Slam winner is still being held in a Melbourne detention centre after his visa was cancelled upon arrival into the country.He was told he didn't meet the country's entry requirements due to his vaccine status.Djokovic has not revealed whether he has been vaccinated or not, although he has been critical of mandated vaccines in the past.Court documents released on

Gary Burgess dead: ITV star dies in his sleep age 46The host was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer in December 2016.At present, the most dangerous place her cancer has been found is just outside of her liver, wrapped around her bile ducts.Deborah told her co-stars that as well as this, she was still getting over colitis from three months ago and was struggling to eat."I can eat the wrong thing and it sets off an attack of colitis," she explained.Last month, the podcast host was told her liver stent had started to fail which required her to undergo an immediate operation.Doctors initially believed the stent was blocked, however she was later told it had to be removed because there was too much cancer around that area."I thought I was being sent home to die.

Good Morning Britain presenter Alastair Campbell has opened up about his children's mental health issues after speaking about his own psychotic breakdown.The former Labour spokesperson, 64, spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about joining forces with revolutionary mental health platform, Just Ask A Question, as well as documenting his battle with depression.Speaking to Express.co.uk, the former political strategist told how he had no regrets about opening up about his mental health.Alastair said: "I didn't have any second thoughts, not at all."I know for some people they find that difficult, but I was a journalist when I first realised that I had mental health problems."Because I had a psychotic breakdown and was hospitalised, people in the media knew what had happened," he explained.He went on to share why he decided to be "very open" about what had happened, adding that he's "never regretted" it.Alastair continued: "When I went back to The Mirror, I left the paper I was on and went back to The Mirror where I had been before."They knew something had happened and all sorts of rumours had gone around and I decided there and then the best policy is just to be very, very open about it and I've never regretted that."The broadcaster went on to tell how he experienced "difficulties" with his family, before praising his son Calum and daughter Grace for their candour about their mental health experiences too.Alastair said: "I mean, sometimes stuff with your family can be very, very difficult, but now I feel that the openness I've had with my family both with me and about me."He continued: "My children have had issues, I've got a son who's a recovering alcoholic and my daughter has really bad anxiety."They've been open as well

This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes has turned to a "mystical stick" to help him walk as he continues to get back to health following a tough year.The ITV host, 62, has recently shared that he's been having a "very difficult time" as he detailed his journey with chronic pain last year.In a new interview, Eamonn, who's recently moved to GB News to present his show alongside co-host Isabel Webster, told how a "mystical stick" has been helping him recover.Last year, Eamonn documented his battle against chronic pain after damaging his sciatic nerve.As a result, the husband of Ruth Langsford faced trouble walking, but has since revealed that he is determined to get up and about more in 2022.For part of his recovery, the ITV star divulged that he's had a special walking aid carved out especially for him.Eamonn explained: " [It's] not just any old stick – this is a hazel branch decorated with vines from the forest.“It’s a tribute to the tree spirits, the most powerful and wise of all spirits."The star went on to reveal that his stick contains protection provided by the "sleeping spirit".He said: "Hunters from ancient times would knock on trees before they entered the woods, to awaken the sleeping spirit for protection – and that’s where you get the sayings ‘knock on wood’ and ‘touch wood’.“Well, touch wood this gets me out and about more, and that leg of mine gets stronger and better," he continued to The Daily Star.Eamonn's admission comes days after he revealed that his sons are “embarrassed” by his walking issues.Speaking about his mobility problems, Eamonn said: "For months now I haven’t been able to walk, sometimes at all, and it has really taken its toll on everyone around me too.“I can’t bend down to pick things up so

Dave Myers, 64, appeared on The Guardian podcast Comfort Eating with Grace Dent yesterday.The star makes up one half of the famous travelling chef duo, the Hairy Bikers, alongside fellow food enthusiast and friend Si King, 55. MasterChef regular Grace, 48, has hosted plenty of famous guests on her podcast, where they discuss their favourite comfort foods before delving a bit deeper into their personal lives. After a heartfelt discussion about Dave’s tough adolescence as a young carer, Grace went on to ask him about his relationship with fellow Hairy Biker Si, who he’s been on the road with for nearly 20 years. After Grace remarked that it seemed like the pair are “actually, genuinely, friends”, Dave confirmed this to be true. “Oh we are!” Dave began. “We’ve been through a lot together, you know, over the years.”“Bereavements, tragedies, you know, the whole lot.

Carol Vorderman confirmed "she's back" in a jaw-dropping photo on social media, as she shared her health concerns.The mathematician said she feels like a "new woman" after suffering the winter blues last month.Carol, who turned 61 on Christmas Eve, explained how she spent some downtime in Wales.Taking to her Instagram stories, the BBC radio presenter said she believed she had been suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).In view of her 197,000 followers, she started: "Hope you're well my lovelies."OMG [oh my God] what a good new year. I'm like a new woman."She continued: "I think I was suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden looked totally in her element as she took mirror selfies dressed in the most glamorous wedding gowns from designer @lauramaybridal's collection.Sharing the action with her 313,000 followers via Instagram Stories, the dancer extraordinaire revealed: "It's a wedding dress shoot!"How cool is that - especially as I'm going to get married?"It comes just a day after Amy opened up on her health woes, after feeling unwell and being forced to stay in bed over some the festive period.Scarcely able to conceal her excitement from spilling over as she sashayed around, she dazzled in a gown with long lace sleeves and a fishtail shaped body.Besides the mermaid vibes, she also donned a sassy cap-sleeved dress that would not have looked out of place on Paris Hilton, along with a white headband that channelled the style of a Disney princess.She followed up with special favourite, a floaty and partially sheer floor-length gown embossed with pale blue flowers and leaves."Actually obsessed with this one @lauramaybridal," she captioned the pic.Another elegant option featured white flower embroidery - and, judging by the broad smile on her face, Amy was delighted to be trying it out for size.The star's own hopes of wedding glory last year were dashed due to the pandemic, meaning that she and fiancé Ben Jones have as yet still not tied the knot.Since the wedding was postponed, she has had an action-packed few months, incorporating an emergency dash to hospital after a flare-up of the inflammatory bowel condition Crohn's disease and a disappointment when she and Tom Fletcher of McFly missed out on the Strictly 2021 trophy.Oti Mabuse and Dianne Buswell were scheduled to become bridesmaids on her big day.Yet