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FIRST Dates fans were left stunned when waitress Cici Coleman ended up snogging a man on the show after hitting it off on her own date.

CiCi, 39, has been a regular on the Channel 4 dating show since 2013 and has attracted her own following online.

Now, First Dates has posted a sweet video clip on their official Instagram account which showed Cici on her own date on the show.

They captioned the video: “When the first date becomes a group activity,” and fans went wild in the comments.

In the clip, a stunning looking Cici is seen sitting on the sofa with her date before they leaned in for a passionate snog.

Fellow waitress Laura Tott is seen peeking through the restaurant alongside Gerald and Kyle – for a sneak peak of the action.

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After the snog, Cici’s date exclaimed: “This is getting a little less awkward now, isn’t it.”

Later, when the dating couple were asked if they were paying cash or card, a happy Cici joked: “Is the staff discount on there.”

Fans flocked to social media and one wrote: “This really made my day that they both found love.”

Another added: “This is awesome, you deserve happiness.”

A third said: “Lucky man!”

Over the years fans have been desperate to take CiCi out on a date and back in March, French maître d’ Fred Sirieix revealed that single men could sign up to date the one and only CiCi.

In a social media clip, Fred appeared alongside the restaurant worker and said: “CiCi it’s time to sort your love life out, so this is a shout out to all you guys who have been dreaming of dating CiCi and believe me I’ve had so many direct messages.”

CiCi interjected: “When Fred says all, it means like 10 out of 10 men.”

The online dating coach and former fitness trainer rose to fame on the Channel 4 reality dating show.

When it comes to Strictly Come Dancing this year, there has been no shortage of drama on the BBC show, and now fans have called a ‘wave of negativity’ that has been directed at one star on the show

There has been no shortage of drama on Strictly Come Dancing this year. Many fans of the BBC show haven’t particularly warmed to the new hosting line-up of Emma Willis, Josh Widdecombe and Johannes Radebe after the departure of presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly last year.

A lot of Strictly fans also haven’t been thrilled about some of the changes made to Strictly’s BBC 2 companion show, It Takes Two, either. However, some viewers have now spoken out against certain fans criticising another area of the show – one of the judges. One Strictly fan took to Reddit after last weekend’s Halloween shows to slam fellow viewers regarding their treatment of head judge Shirley Ballas.

Talking to the site, they wrote: “Can we chill it with the Shirley hate please?

“I’m seeing posts on here directing negativity, hatred and vitriol towards Shirley on the daily now and it’s getting tiring.

“Has she done anyone any physical harm? No. Has she ever been verbally abusive or nasty towards contestants? No. Has she ever had dancers publicly speak out against her? No. So why am I seeing constant piles on against her?”

They added: “She might be a flawed person, but oh my god everyone is. This is probably an unpopular opinion but she’s my favourite judge, I love her sass and I just think she seems really fun and lovely.

“It’s fine if you’re not enamoured by her but is it really necessary to critique every single thing she does?”

Shirley, 66, faced significant backlash from viewers following her Halloween week judging appearance on the show.

Viewers accused her of being excessively harsh and out of step with the other judges.

Fans on social media voiced frustration over what they perceived as double standards in her technical scrutiny, claiming she was far more forgiving of certain contestants while penalising others heavily for technical flaws.

Critics also argued that her technical reprimands—such as scolding contestants on footwork and posture—were disproportionate for the fun, production-heavy Halloween specials.

Ballas has defended herself from the critics, insisting she judges strictly on what she sees “without fear or favour” and does not do “fluff”.

She maintained that 4s and 5s are still respectable scores in technical ballroom judging and that higher marks must be earned as the competition progresses.

Many people agreed with the original Reddit poster, as one wrote: “I’m a Shirley Ballas fan. I have criticisms of all the judges, none of them are perfect or everybody’s cup of tea, but Shirley gets it worst. The same happened to Arlene Phillips when she was a judge. Craig is a far harsher critic than Shirley but is allowed to be the pantomime villain.”

While another echoed: “Why does Shirley get the brunt of it? If you look at the show’s history, Craig has said a lot of things and yet he avoids the heat.”

A third chimed in: “She can not do right for doing wrong. We are all critics at the end of the day but she has however many years of dance experience behind her to back up her comments.”

Not everyone agreed though, as one person wrote: “Not seeing this personally, I absolutely don’t condone extreme hate but there’s a lot to criticise about Shirley and as long as it’s said respectfully, I don’t see a problem with it.”

Another added: “I expect more from Shirley, she is the best and most experienced dancer and she sometimes goes so off piste.”

Strictly Come Dancing is next on TV on BBC One at 6:30pm on Saturday, 7 November 2026 for Week 7.

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Amy Dowden MBE on Instagram: “A year ago today, I had just made it home from hospital in time for Strictly, after undergoing another mastectomy. 🎀 The start of November over the last three years hasn’t been easy. It’s been a time of year I’ve dreaded, bringing back so many emotions, memories and challenges. But fast forward a year, and I couldn’t be prouder of how far I’ve come , of my body and my incredible Strictly family, who have supported me every step of the way.💖 What an incredible show after such an amazing week I’ve had! Feeling truly grateful for everything! 🙏🎀 Life really is precious. Never take a moment for granted. Remember to get out there and LIVE life! 💖💖”

19K likes, 176 comments – amy_dowden on November 7, 2026: “A year ago today, I had just made it home from hospital in time for Strictly, after undergoing another mastectomy. 🎀 The start of November over the last three years hasn’t been easy. It’s been a time of year I’ve dreaded, bringing back so many emotions, memories and challenges. But fast forward a year, and I couldn’t be prouder of how far I’ve come , of my body and my incredible Strictly family, who have supported me every step of the way.💖 What an incredible show after such an amazing week I’ve had! Feeling truly grateful for everything! 🙏🎀 Life really is precious. Never take a moment for granted. Remember to get out there and LIVE life! 💖💖”.

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Four decades after his Karate Kid debut, star Ralph Macchio has left fans in awe of his appearance.

The Karate Kid Part III aired in tribute to Ralph Macchio as he celebrated a special birthday.

Karate Kid’s “seemingly ageless” star celebrated his 65th birthday this week, and fans were surprised to discover his real age after he returned to screens. The actor, born on November 4, 1961, received a fitting tribute as The Karate Kid Part III aired on Great TV on his big day.

The week marked another milestone for baby-faced Hollywood star Ralph Macchio who became a household name playing bullied teenager Daniel LaRusso in the 1984 blockbuster, which followed the New Jersey youngster as he moved with his mother to California, where he found an unlikely mentor in his apartment block’s handyman, Mr Miyagi (Pat Morita).

The film became an instant 80s classic, spawning two sequels, a spin-off and, decades later, the hugely successful series Cobra Kai. The Karate Kid Part II arrived in 1986, and the second box-office hit took Daniel and Mr Miyagi to Okinawa, Japan, where the karate master confronted his troubled past.

The Karate Kid Part III followed in 1989 and saw Daniel face a new foe in ruthless millionaire Terry Silver, who joined forces with Cobra Kai sensei John Kreese to seek revenge on both the teenager and his mentor – both characters went on to star in Netflix’s Cobra Kai series.

More than three decades later, the film, which proved to be a flop at the time, has found a new generation of fans who could not get over Macchio’s age. He was 27 when he played the 17-year-old Daniel, prompting one fan to call him “easily the most convincing teenager played by an adult ever”.

Great TV’s marketing director Kate Gartland said when the film aired this week: “Our Great viewers love a classic, and this is an excellent way to celebrate the seemingly ageless Ralph Macchio turning 65 – happy birthday Ralph.”

On Facebook, one fan said on a birthday tribute post: “He never ages”, while another said on Instagram: “Ralph Macchio is 65. I need to sit down for a moment.”

Another fan commented: “My heart just skipped several beats,” while another replied to the news of his real age: “This can’t be true”. A final fan said the star “still looks 12”. Macchio is famous for his age-defying, youthful appearance, which has sparked surprise in interviews over a decades-long career.

He previously appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk about turning 60, and the host’s first question was: “Do people lose their minds when they find out your age?” To which the star responded: “Lose their minds? No, maybe a little surprised.”

“Because you look almost exactly the same as you did… do you mind saying how old you are?” The actor reluctantly announced he was 60, and his response was met with cheers and applause from the audience.

Host Jimmy pointed out the “audible gasp” from some audience members, as Macchio jokingly referred to himself as “the man-child freak”. A clip was posted on YouTube and one fan took to the comments to say: “If a 60 year old Ralph Macchio told me he was 40 years old, I’d believe him.”

Another agreed: “He finally reached the age of 30,” while another added: “He was a teenager for about 20 years so it’s no wonder he looks like he is just entering middle age at 60.

“This guy is blessed with as close as a person can get to the fountain of youth. No doubt he won the genetic lottery when it comes to the ageing process. His body is in great shape physically too because he can still pull off high action fighting scenes.”

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On Friday night, the new series of Return to Paradise began and saw DI Mackenzie Clarke back at the helm

Death in Paradise fans said the same thing as they tuned in to watch the new spin-off series.

Anna Samson was back to play the Death in Paradise spin-off’s female lead detective, Di Mackenzie Clarke, along with her sidekick Colin Cartwright (played by Lloyd Griffith). However, the first episode of series three was far from plain sailing as Mackenzie came face to face with a blast from the past – her mother.

Mack’s mum not only was their prime suspect in a murder, but the detective was also trying to deal with her ex Glenn’s exit, while also dealing with his replacement – a new pathologist called Leo.

Death in Paradise fans wasted no time in sharing their thoughts about episodes one and two of series three, with many taking to social media. Praising the series, one fan said, “Watched first episode and enjoyed. Just easy watching and escapism for an hour.”

“I binge-watched it, and I’ve got to say that ending to the series? If there’s not another series, we will riot,” someone else wrote, while a third added, “Brilliant; could not stop watching it. Great ending; pity only 6 episodes, only downside.”

Another went on, “Watched first 2 series and have watched episode 1 and 2 of series 3. Really enjoying the series.”

“5 was jaw-droppingly good,” one fan beamed. However, not all fans were impressed, as one person said, “Sorry, I watched the previous series hoping it would improve. Unfortunately, no improvement.”

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Another offered their comparison to Beyond Paradise as they wrote, “It’s trying to be like our Beyond Paradise. It’s far from it.”

Each episode of Return to Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer, and for those who want to watch weekly, it airs every Friday. However, next Friday, the Death in Paradise spin-off will be replaced by Children in Need.

At the end of series two, Glenn decided to leave Dolphin Cove after his wedding was ruined. When speaking about his exit and being replaced, the actor who plays Glenn, Taj Hara, said, “At the end of the second series, we see the heartache and anguish he’s experienced through two failed weddings, and he’s concluded he’s probably the root cause of it all.

“Series three, Glenn’s been off finding himself, reflecting and taking some time away where no one’s been able to contact him. He thinks he’s quite certain of what he wants in his life – that’s Mack.”

On working with his replacement Leo, the actor had nothing but praise for Jacob, who plays him. He added, “It was brilliant – such a new dynamic. Having this complete fresh take, it really just energised and gave a whole new feeling to the series. Jacob’s a brilliant actor and he fit into our dynamic so well.

“For me, it was a great experience to be able to delve into a completely different side of Glenn that no one’s really seen before. More hardened, a little bit jealous, but very conflicted. That really grows and bubbles over throughout the rest of the series.”

Return to Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

LEE Andrews has hit out at his ex Katie Price, and confirmed he’s looking for love once again via celebrity dating app Raya.

The self-proclaimed ‘businessman’ took to his Instagram on Friday night to slam the former glamour model, proving their suspected reconciliation is far from on.

Taking to his Instagram Stories, Lee actually encouraged his followers to get in touch and potentially date him.

He wrote: “Since my soon to be ex wife has joined dating apps and is now following random boys.

“I think it’s only fair this man trys innocent dating. Dm me and I’ll come have fun turn up a devilish Gent and be your date love Lee Andrews x.”

Lee then tagged dating app Raya.

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Katie then took to her Instagram page to confirm she is not, in fact, on dating apps at all.

She wrote: “Just to address the situation I’ve been married had the family life I thought my last marriage was for real and my final destination.

“I’m not interested in meeting anyone else engaging with anyone messaging anyone or going on any dating apps or dates.”

Katie added that she is “happy and content” in her own life with her circle of friends and family.

It comes after conman Lee told fans today that he has plans to remove all his tattoos – including the three tributes he has to Katie and one for her son Harvey.

Lee currently has “Owned by Katie” inked across his back, “Katie” scrawled in cursive on his hand and at the top of his stomach.

He’s also shown off his portrait of Harvey and a frog.

This comes after months of drama, with Katie revealing she had dumped Lee after becoming fed up with his web of lies.

Katie ended their marriage via WhatsApp after discovering he had just £2.22 in his bank account – despite claiming to be a millionaire – while Lee was recently released from Dubai’s notorious Al Awir prison following a four-month stint.

They binged a whole series ‘in a day’

Fans might have said farewell to Cillian Murphy in his iconic Peaky Blinders role — and it could be a long wait until the sequel drops.

Whilst Cillian Murphy wrapped up Tommy’s story in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, a new gangster drama will pick up where the movie left off. Last summer, Netflix confirmed a spinoff is on the way.

Set in the 1950s, the sequel will focus on the next generation of Peaky Blinders: Tommy Shelby’s sons Duke (Jamie Bell) and Charles (Charlie Heaton of Stranger Things). A release date hasn’t been confirmed, but Netflix has greenlit the show for 12 episodes split over two series.

“Once again it will be rooted in Birmingham and will tell the story of a city rising from the ashes of the Birmingham blitz,” said show creator Steven Knight. “The new generation of Shelbys have taken the wheel, and it will be a hell of a ride.”

Until then, a few shows come well recommended by Peaky Blinders fans.

House of Guinness

From the same creator of Peaky Blinders is another family saga: House of Guinness. The drama begins in Dublin in 1868 with the death of the Guinness family patriarch. His four children — “each with dark secrets to hide” — hold the fate of the family brewery empire in their hands. All eight episodes of the first series are free to binge on Netflix now.

Naturally, viewers have drawn comparisons to Peaky Blinders. One said: “It was a little slow to get into, but once you understand the characters it’s a solid 7/10 (if Peaky Blinders is 10/10).”

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Another wrote: “The whole vibe of the scenery is certainly familiar, especially the slowed down walks through the factories. This show (HoG) is less violent, had more of an ensemble cast balanced storyline than a single mastermind.”

A third said: “I binged the entire first season in a day and, while enjoyable and I’m looking forward to another season, it’s def no Peaky Blinders. But I guess that’s a ‘good’ thing? Because Wright can never top his Birmingham-based opus.”

House of Guinness is streaming on Netflix.

Boardwalk Empire

Boardwalk Empire, a gritty Prohibition-era show from HBO, is a highly rated show set in an overlapping time period.

The story kicks off on the day alcohol is outlawed in 1920. Over in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Steve Buscemi stars as “Nucky” Thompson, a corrupt senior politician and the biggest bootlegger in the city. Expect to see some historic figures like Al Capone along the way.

It’s got star power. From the late great Michael K. Williams (The Wire, Lovecraft Country) and Stephen Graham, to the director of the first episode — Martin Scorsese — there is a lot to like.

To some fans, it’s the better show of the two. One fan explained: “Peaky Blinders has some great scenes – and Cillian Murphy is a captivating leading man. And this might sound like blasphemy on a Peaky Blinders subreddit, but I think Boardwalk Empire is easily the better show overall.

“B. Empire also had a lot of exceptional actors (e.g., Buscemi, Michael Shannon, Jeffrey Wright, Stephen Graham etc.) and really satisfying story arcs in most seasons. Excellent cinematography and music, too.”

Boardwalk Empire requires an HBO Max subscription, now available in the UK.

MobLand

This British drama, currently in its second series, is about a crime family headed by their patriarch Conrad Harrigan (Pierce Brosnan). Peaky Blinders alum Tom Hardy plays Harry Da Souza, a street-smart fixer who cleans up the family’s messes.

The first series follows a bloody gang war between the Harrigans and a rival family — the Stevensons. As tensions rise, Harry must do what he can to prevent an all-out war and shield the Harrigans from police scrutiny.

“If you like Peaky Blinders, I think you should try MobLand,” wrote a fan of both shows.

“It’s set in modern day but other than that the tone, the intrigue, the scheming, the brutality, all of them remind me very much of what I love about Peaky Blinders.

“Plus it’s got Alfie in it (Tom Hardy technically) which is always a very good bonus. And without spoiling any plot points there is a very Polly-like character played by Helen Mirren. Anyway give it a try and see what you think!”

MobLand can be streamed on Paramount+ via Prime Video.

A SOCIAL media influencer shared a health update revealing she was rushed to hospital after going BLIND.

Abbi Ratcliffe is a SEN (special education needs) mum influencer, with her son Mason being autistic.

The content creator, who has over 100,000 followers, shares updates with fans on her TikTok account Abbi’s Chaotic Life.

Taking to the online platform, Abbi – who also has daughter Ellie – opened up to her followers about a recent health worry.

She penned: “Hey everyone. “I can now confirm I’ve had a mini stroke (TIA).

“It’s been an absolutely terrifying evening, but thankfully I’m back home and my eyesight has returned to normal.”

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According to the NHS, a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) occurs during a temporary disruption in blood supply to part of the brain.

Resulting symptoms are said to be similar to a stroke, including visual and speech disturbance, as well as numbness in face, legs and arms.

Abbi added: “I’m waiting to speak to the stroke team tomorrow morning.

“I’m going to take some time to rest and process everything that’s happened.

“Thank you for all the love and support. Love, Abbi xxx.”

One person commented: “Bless you. Get well soon xx.”

Another added: “Lots of love coming your way, hope you recover and feel stronger soon.”

A third wrote: “Lots of love coming your way, hope you recover and feel stronger soon.”

A fourth penned: “Lots of love coming your way, hope you recover and feel stronger soon.”

The latest Big Brother series is airing its final episode on ITV

Fans of Big Brother were quick to point out a ‘missing’ housemate.

Following eight weeks of drama, unexpected clashes and changing themes to challenge more than a dozen housemates, the latest series is coming to an end. Will Best and AJ Odudu host the live final yet again as they finally reveal what the fans’ decision.

Viewers couldn’t wait to find out who would take home the huge £100,000 prize on Thursday night (November 5). Those entering the final day following a shock double eviction included Twinks, Rochelle, Yasmin, Samuel, Lynx and Catrin

However during the extended episode, fans were left distracted as they could not help but notice one former housemate was nowhere to be seen.

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Early in the show, Will and AJ reminded fans that a special reunion episode will be aired by ITV on Friday. In it, the housemates will be gathered together in the house once again as they dissect the entire series and all its drama.

As they mentioned this the camera cut to a group shot of all the evicted housemates. Fans could immediately spot the likes of Harry, Chelsey, Millie and even Charlotte who quit after just two weeks in the house.

Even those who recently left including Frankie and Omar were spotted. However, viewers immediately called out one person who was notably absent from the line-up – Philip.

The 53-year-old Scouse influencer otherwise known as the Queen of Scottie Road seemingly skipped the final. As a result. he will not feature in the reunion.

It didn’t take long for fans watching along at home to make their exact feelings known. One took to social media and shared: “Philip skipping the reunion he’s FUMING.”

Another posted: “How did I know Philip wouldn’t be there. Sat in a corner sulking somewhere.” Someone else added: “Notice how Philip is missing.” One person replied: “In my opinion it’s a pity Philip seems to have been pushed out of the limelight, he was very entertaining first half of the show and provided the laughs. He is appearing in panto and I wish him all the best.”

While one viewer commented: “I didn’t see Philip there? I did not enjoy him in the house but I hope he is okay and taken care of.” A viewer even joked: “No Philip at the Big Brother final. Times must be hard and his friends few.”

Big Brother is streaming on ITVX.

Big Brother fans have finally chosen their winner after eight weeks

Fans have finally crowned the latest Big Brother winner.

The latest series has been jam-packed with drama, from the rise and fall of a house hierarchy to controversial comments and clashes. There was even a procession of celebrity houseguests including Gemma Collins, Jedward and Tiffany Pollard to mix things up.

One contestant decided to leave the house after just two weeks while the series began with YouTuber Tays recruited as Big Brother’s mole. Before the final result was unveiled, viewers got a glimpse of how the contestants spent their last night following a shock double eviction.

This included one last meal together as the remaining reflect on their experience in the Diary Room. Lynx said: “This experience will live on with me forever. Genuinely will live on with me forever.” Samuel shared: “Thank you so much, Big Brother. For choosing this random old nerd from Slough to go on and live his dream.”

While Catrin admitted: “This has been the highlight of my life. OK, being born was the first highlight. But the second highlight is being on Big Brother.”

Twinks told Big Brother: “I came, I saw, I got nominated… This has been magical. And you’re speaking to a witch. Remember that, Big Brother.”

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Rochelle opened up: “I really hope that people out there, if you’re my age, that you do try something different. Because I’m so f*****g proud of myself.”

And Yasmin added: “I don’t want to leave. It’s been such a crazy experience, and I can’t believe it’s like, come to an end. I’ve met like the most amazing people. I wouldn’t change any of them.”

Presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best were on hand for the live show. During the course of an extended episode, they disclosed the public vote results for each remaining contestant.

The final rankings were: Catrin in 6th, Lynx in 5th, Samuel in 4th and Yasmin in third. In a nail-biting climax, it came down to a showdown between Twinks and Rochelle, with the latter clinching victory.

Upon hearing the result they were visibly shocked and screamed. As Twinks got ready to leave Rochelle stated: “What?! What?! Oh my God. Oh my God.”

As Twinks was greeted by cheers, the crowd and even former housemates could be seen and heard chanting “Recount.” During her interview there were more chants of: “You should have won.”

Rochelle was then greeted with a mixed response as she walked out with some of her fellow contestants unable to hide how they felt. Will had to try and ask the crowd to calm down as they struggled to be heard by Rochelle.

When asked by Will and AJ how she felt about winning the series and scooping the £100,000 prize, she responded: “All the suffering was worth it.”

Fans were quick to voice their opinions on the results with many left unimpressed. One fan took to social media and posted: “And that just ruined such a good series.”

Another chimed in: “Well that was disappointing. I really thought twinks had it in the bag.” Someone else replied: “I have never been soooo disappointed in a result in all of my life. But the ‘public’’ have spoken I guess..” A third fan remarked: “Even the way AJ said Rochelle… NO ONE WANTED THIS.”

However, one fan offered: “Look Rochelle isn’t liked BUT she has carried this show. The arguments, the fall outs – there is a difference between winning and being liked!”

Someone else agreed: “YEEEEES. I am over the moon that Rochelle has won Big Brother. I don’t agree with what she says a lot of the time but that doesn’t matter. She was so entertainment.”

Big Brother is streaming on ITVX.

Kevin the Carrot and his daughter Chantenay are devastated as they desperately try to find their beloved Cauli-dog

Kevin the Carrot is back for Aldi’s yearly Christmas bonanza – but heartache is in store as the family ‘Cauli-dog’ goes missing.

This year’s advert sees Kevin and his daughter Chantenay morosely trudging through the snow as they place a LOST poster on Santa’s letterbox.

Listing the Cauli-dog as being “friendly, but nervous around cheese”, the poster asks shoppers to call Kevin the Carrot if found on 03335775577. Out of pure professionalism, the Mirror tested the number and can confirm you will be treated to a voicemail message from a shivering Kevin who says he can’t get to the phone right now because he’s searching for his beloved pooch.

He also directs callers to Aldi’s Facebook page, which is full of shoppers claiming to have found the helpless Cauli-dog. “I wouldn’t worry too much. He’ll probably turnip when he’s hungry,” one social media follower quips.

Sadly returning home, Kevin cuddles up to his children on a floral couch wedged in between a giant turkey and sprouts as they watch a video of their Cauli-dog projected on the wall amid candlelight.

Returning back to Santa’s letterbox, Kevin and his daughter notice paw prints treading away from the suspiciously yellowed snow corner of the postbox. It leads them them to a snowman scarecrow decorated with a mop beard and fairy lights.

The father-and-daughter carrot duo are then guided to a branch in the snow, only to get a fright from what appears to be a terrifying creature… and turns out to be a squirrel with a frozen acorn.

Paw prints leads them all the way back home to their dining room table fulled to the brim of of Christmas trimmings, buttered new potatoes and lobster tails.

They come to a gold Christmas cracker, which the family pulls to pop out a moustached Cauli-dog wearing a green jumper and red party hat.

Confetti rains and peas roll around the table as Aldi declares: “All you want for Christmas.”

As usual, Aldi is keeping is keeping it a light-hearted and joyful affair and, with the extent of delicious-looking food on offer, reiterating that “more is more”. There’s rarely anything ‘deep’ about Aldi’s yearly ads, but seeing Kevin regardless is reason to start getting into the festive spirit.

It’s in contrast to John Lewis’ luxury Christmas ad takes into account the cost of living crisis with the tagline “Don’t give up on giving.” This year, Dame Kristin Scott Thomas steps into the shoes of grandmother Gloria, who attempts to find the perfect gift for her grandchildren with the help of a talking toy dog.

When she is guided to Oxford street to find a toy that is “better than giving cash”, she is inspired by a pink tuk-tuk to transform one of her rooms into a special cave complete with sparkling lights, disco balls and a record player.

All items seen in Gloria’s fun room have either been recycled from elsewhere in her house or cost less than £100, in a bid to show making magical memories doesn’t always come with a hefty price tag.

The ad garnered a mixed reaction, with some hailing as a “return to form” for the retail giant, while others slammed the “rude and entitled” grandchildren.

One wrote: “What a return to form. A beautiful Kristin Scott Thomas playing a glam granny. Warm, Christmassy, nostalgic. The 1st time JL has used a celeb (except Elton John playing himself in 2018).”

While another commented: “Not sure what message John Lewis was trying to land with their Christmas advert. But all I see is 2 rude & entitled kids, their mother making excuses & tidying up after them & a gran spending a fortune trying to buy their affection while going on a trip down memory lane.”

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ANGRY Ginge left fans ‘sobbing’ upon announcing his exit from content creator group the Bov Boys – after teasing a ‘massive’ venture.

The group formed in July 2025 and also includes Tays, Heinz Baines, NYKChazza and Jakey Davies.

Taking to Instagram via Bov Boys’ account, the former I’m A Celebrity winner, 24, revealed his decision to depart the collective.

He penned: “Well hello there. I know this isn’t the news you were expecting, however, it’s the news that is here.

“Before I go any further, I just want to say THANK YOU! Thank you for all the love for the BOV Boys these last 12-18 months.

“Without you, the memories, support and love wouldn’t have been the same.”

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Ginge went on describe the group as his “brothers for life” and shared his love for them.

He added: “But in life, you never know where your story ends, and for me and BOV, the story ends here.

“It’s been an amazing time, with memories I will take to my grave, from Benidorm to our first ever recording in London.

“Although this is the END for me and BOV, the love and the friendships go on!”

Ginge further clarified he would still be appearing with Bov Boys on live streams.

He admitted it hadn’t “been an easy decision”, but said “the boys will smash it without me.”

Ginge concluded: “I’m wishing them nothing but the best of luck.

“Thank you for everything, but remember, this isn’t goodbye, it’s a see you later!”

One follower penned: “Not going to be the same without you!!”

Another added: “I’m sobbing, good luck Ginge.”

A third wrote: “Come on now let’s not be silly.”

A fourth chimed in: “This better be some joke.”

It comes after fans were convinced Ginge and his former I’m A Celebrity co-star Lisa Riley had bagged a gig together.

Both of them took to social media with cryptic teases, with Mandy Dingle star Lisa hinting at something “massive.”

Prior to this year’s Big Brother, the group spent the weekend on a 24 hour live-stream in the famous house.

One of them, Michael “Tays” Taylor, stayed on for an additional week as a “mole” in the house.

Last year, Tays and fellow Bov Boys member Jakey addressed Ginge leaving the group should he win I’m A Celeb – which he did.

On Good Morning Britain, Ed Balls asked the pair: “If he wins is he still going to be a Bov Boy?

“Or do you think he might decide to leave it behind and go on to bigger things?”

Jakey replied: “Oh I really hope not.”

BROOKLYN Beckham stripped off to just a towel as he shared a shirtless photo from his luxury LA home.

The eldest of the Beckham boys, 27, is trying to do all he can to distract fans from mocking him about his “awkward” Halloween snaps with wife Nicola, 31, and their friend Damian Hurley, 24.

So, in a bid to get his followers talking about something else, Brooklyn shared a sultry black and white shot of himself stood by his pool.

Showing off his muscular back, Brooklyn could be seen wearing just a towel as he looked out over the impressive grounds of the home he shares with wife Nicola.

The shirtless picture comes just days after the aspiring chef was ridiculed over some photos that were posted of himself, Nicola and Liz Hurley’s son Damian.

In the snaps, the unlikely trio were seen dressed up for Halloween – with Brooklyn as Superman and his wife in a Catwoman costume.

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While actor Damian wore an all-leather black outfit unzipped to the waist.

The threesome were all at the same celebrity bash in LA, and Brooklyn shared a series of snaps from the party which also included a pic of Damian with his arm around Nicola.

But just hours after posting it, Brooklyn deleted the photo of Damian and Nicola from his grid after he was inundated with comments mocking him.

One wrote: “This photo is awkward as f***.

“That girl is leaning more towards the other guy than to her own husband.

“Body language proves how she’s not that into her husband at all! What a shame.”

A second pointed out: “Omg he deleted the photo with Damian. Brooklyn, what are you even doing bro. You’re a Beckham.”

“I thought Superman was third wheeling,” wrote another referring to Brooklyn.

The next Big Brother winner is set to be named this week

Fans believe they have worked out the result of an apparent back door eviction.

It comes as a dramatic twist was expected in the house just days before the Big Brother final. As a result, the line-up of the last seven is set to be ‘confirmed’.

However, it appears that viewers will still have to wait and see just who it was that fell at the last hurdle. Fans were already warned that voting for who they wanted to win the series would be paused. The process was put on hold from Tuesday (November 3) morning at 9am.

According to the ITV voting website, it would open again after Wednesday night’s episode is aired. Afterwards, fans will be allowed to vote another five times for their favourite.

Last weekend, Philip and Rochelle were the last housemates evicted during a live show. It was the only double eviction during the current ITV series. Following their exit, it was reported that Philip would not be attending the planned reunion episode on Friday.

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The final line-up will be made up from seven of the following: Twinks, Samuel, Lynx, Rochelle, Frankie, Catrin, Omar and Yasmin. Fans think they have already worked out the order in which the remainder of the housemates will place, along with the eventual winner.

According to the results of polls shared on the Big Brother UK subreddit, Twinks is the overwhelming favourite. Across several polls for who people were apparently going to vote to win, she gained 47% of the vote.

The results claim that Lynx is most likely have been booted out in the backdoor eviction. Meanwhile, it states Samuel and Rochelle make up the rest of the top three.

Others have speculated on social media someone else will be the housemate to go. One person posted: “The fact someone is being evicted right now and we have to wait until tomorrow to find out. Feel cheated that we won’t get to hear any crowd reaction for Omar though.”

However, Frankie’s name has also been suggested a number of times. Some viewers shared their frustrations during companion show The Group Chat, awaiting confirmation of the eviction. One person said: “The fact we’re doing this group chat knowing someone (people??) been evicted right now and can’t see who really winds me up.”

One fan was confused that hosts GK Barry and Kate Lawler discussed bodily functions of housemates. They asked: “If this made the edit, can’t wait for part two.”

Big Brother continues tomorrow at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

Fans of Spanish football club CD Tenerife gathered outside the Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez in Santa Cruz de Tenerife as tributes poured in for forward Jesus de Miguel, who died after an on-field collision.

De Miguel died on Tuesday from injuries sustained in a clash with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second-division match, leaving Spanish and European football in mourning.

Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife chief prosecutor Jose Luis Sanchez-Jauregui told the Spanish news agency EFE that criminal charges were unlikely because the collision happened in the course of play.

Tributes were held before Champions League fixtures on Tuesday, with Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Villarreal opting not to play the competition’s anthem before kickoff in honour of De Miguel, 30, who went into cardiac arrest after being struck in the chest.

Moments of silence were observed in those stadiums and others across Europe, including at Old Trafford, where Manchester United were playing Roma. Images of De Miguel were shown on giant screens inside the grounds.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and midfielder Mikel Merino also began their news conferences on the eve of Wednesday’s match against Slavia Prague by paying tribute to De Miguel.

Emmerdale fans think Steve Marchant’s return will confirm he’s targeting his ex Kim Tate in a revenge storyline on the ITV soap, and that another resident could be helping him

Steve Marchant’s Emmerdale return could see a revenge plot in play, according to fans of the ITV soap.

Fans are wondering if a recent scene with Graham Foster could suggest the pair are in cahoots, and plotting to take down Kim Tate. Steve’s return to the show, nearly 30 years after his exit, comes about after he finds out from Thea Ramsden that she is his daughter.

As Steve wants answers, he heads back to the village – but given his history with Kim, fans think he will want payback. Amid his actual crimes, she framed him for her own and he was sent to prison.

Then there’s Graham who is currently on good terms with his ex Kim. But it was only a matter of months ago that he was out to get her, and even tried to kill her.

Graham phoned someone to tell them their plan had not worked. He seemingly parked the plan to kill her, but fans are confused over why this was never revisited or explained.

So is Steve the person in cahoots with Graham and the person who was on the phone? Some viewers are starting to think this is the case, ahead of actor Paul Opacic is reprising the role after almost 30 years.

Taking to X, one fan said: “To anyone who remembers Graham’s poisoning of Kim and his reference to ‘we’re going to have to find another way to get rid of this pain in the neck’. Could his contact be Steve?”

Another fan replied: “Yeah that plot line went quiet very quickly. Hope they don’t ignore it.” A third added: “I know Graham tried to kill Kim now their best friends makes no sense.”

A final post suggested though: “Is Graham someone who would work with Steve though? Steve always seemed slightly out of his depth, and not someone Graham would trust, even for revenge.

“Could it be Ramsden? There was also a scene when she was introduced where Graham seemed to recognised her.” Teasing his comeback after almost three decades away, Steve actor Paul shared: “Things were left rather bitter between Kim and Steve, so he’s very surprised when a solicitor contacts him out of the blue. He guesses something is afoot when Kim starts brandishing notes to keep him away.

“With the sniff of more cash to be made, Steve wonders what is going on. And soon Thea leaves him a jaw-dropping voicemail.” Emmerdale Producer Laura Shaw also teased what is ahead for the returning character, as well as Thea and Kim.

Laura commented: “Determined to uncover the truth about her father, Thea devises a clever ruse to lure him into a meeting under false pretences. But will Steve fall for her deception, and does he even realise he has a child – or could he know secrets that even Kim isn’t aware of?”

This obviously teases more twists and turns ahead. So are there yet more bombshells to be revealed with the storyline, and could it risk Thea and Kim’s relationship?

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I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! is soon back on our screens and many fans of the ITV show all had the same remark after claims that the ‘full 2026 line-up has been revealed’

Fans of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! will be delighted to learn the show returns to ITV on Monday, 16 November 2026, with Ant & Dec reprising their roles as presenters. The I’m A Celebrity line-up is typically kept tightly under wraps until launch, but according to The Sun, this year’s cast has now been disclosed.

The publication claims the 12 celebrities taking part this year are Big Brother presenter AJ Odudu, former footballer and pundit Wayne Rooney, model Leomie Anderson, actress Claire Sweeney, comedian Leigh Francis, Love Island star Chloe Burrows, Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, Gavin and Stacey’s Joanna Page, TV presenter Ade Adepitan, YouTuber Sharky, journalist Mariella Frostrop and comedian Jack Skipper.

Despite The Sun’s claims, show bosses say the line-up is “just speculation” and that the official announcement about this year’s I’m A Celebrity campmates will come closer to the show’s launch.

As the line-up claims circulated on X, numerous fans of the show has the same remark – suggesting that producers had ‘blown the budget’ on Rooney, 41, as they were unfamiliar with many of the other celebrities.

One wrote: “Just say it, they blew the budget on Rooney.”

While another added: “So in other words they’ve spent the full budget on Wayne Rooney and had to skimp out on the rest.”

A third chimed in: “Couldn’t name a single person other than Rooney.”

While another added: “Wayne Rooney and a bunch of Z-listers.”

Despite such remarks, AJ Odudu, Claire Sweeney, Leigh Francis, Ricky Wilson and Joanna Page are all familiar faces who have worked in the entertainment sector for years and have featured on some of Britain’s leading TV programmes.

Many fans said that they were backing Rooney to claim victory following his wife Coleen’s near-miss in 2024, when the 40-year-old finished as runner-up to McFly’s Danny Jones.

This year, Ade Adepitan will make history as the first campmate to use a wheelchair. Producers have adapted the jungle layout and camp walkways to ensure accessibility while maintaining the core rustic environment.

After gaming YouTuber Angry Ginge’s triumph in 2025, producers have recruited Beta Squad creator Sharky and stand-up comedian Jack Skipper to maintain appeal with digitally-native viewers.

The initial 12-strong lineup leaves space for the show’s traditional mid-series surprise arrivals. Speculation has already linked names including retired cricketer Ben Stokes and Mis-Teeq singer Su-Elise Nash.

Who has won I’m A Celebrity in the past?

• Series 1 (2002) – Tony Blackburn
• Series 2 (2003) – Phil Tufnell
• Series 3 (2004 – early) – Kerry Katona
• Series 4 (2004 – late) – Joe Pasquale
• Series 5 (2005) – Carol Thatcher
• Series 6 (2006) – Matt Willis
• Series 7 (2007) – Christopher Biggins
• Series 8 (2008) – Joe Swash
• Series 9 (2009) – Gino D’Acampo
• Series 10 (2010) – Stacey Solomon
• Series 11 (2011) – Dougie Poynter
• Series 12 (2012) – Charlie Brooks
• Series 13 (2013) – Kian Egan
• Series 14 (2014) – Carl ‘Foggy’ Fogarty
• Series 15 (2015) – Vicky Pattison
• Series 16 (2016) – Scarlett Moffatt
• Series 17 (2017) – Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo
• Series 18 (2018) – Harry Redknapp
• Series 19 (2019) – Jacqueline Jossa
• Series 20 (2020) – Giovanna Fletcher
• Series 21 (2021) – Danny Miller
• Series 22 (2022) – Jill Scott MBE
• Series 23 (2023) – Sam Thompson
• Series 24 (2024) – Danny Jones
• Series 25 (2025) – Angry Ginge (Morgan Burtwistle)

I’m A Celebrity will begin on Monday 16th November at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

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RHIAN Sugden looked red hot in a plunging bodysuit as fans branded her ‘so gorgeous’.

The model, 40, almost burst out of her lingerie as she posed up a storm in front of the camera.

Rhian left little to the imagination in the red polka dot mesh one-piece with a frill edge.

The star opted for a glam face of make-up and loose curls.

Rhian shared the stunning picture on her Instagram and fans rushed to the comments section to share the love.

One said: “Gorgeous as always.”

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Rhian Sugden, 40, goes wild in daring leopard print corset & thigh high PVC boots

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Another wrote: “Stunning.”

“Wow,” a third simply added.

A fourth commented: “I think red may be your colour.”

A fifth said: “Unbelievable.”

It comes just days after Rhian went wild in a VERY daring leopard print corset and thigh high PVC boots.

The former glamour model, who recently celebrated her 40th birthday, looked incredible in the sizzling clothes.

She took to social media and shared the snap on Instagram, with the caption: “Happy Hour.”

A Strictly Come Dancing legend has aired viewers’ complaints about a major shake-up, revealing a jaw-dropping amount of fans said the show’s attempts at comedy did not work for them

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse, 36, who won the Glitterball trophy twice with Kelvin Fletcher and Bill Bailey before leaving the BBC show in 2022, has pointed out an issue she has with the 2026 series, which many viewers have picked up on too.

Oti, whose older sister is judge Motsi Mabuse, discusses Strictly every weekend on her vodcast, The Fifth Judge, alongside husband Marius Iepure, who is also a professional dancer. The pair regularly invite their viewers to get involved in polls to share their thoughts on the latest episode.

On Saturday’s livestream, Oti and Marius asked their YouTube audience about the introduction of comedic skits between the dances. Oti wondered: “Do all the skits work for you? Do you like the jokes? Do you like when the judges are involved? Do you like when the pros are reading the social stuff, and they’re doing the ‘Emma and Joshy’ thing? Are you laughing?”.

The topic was brought up in response to last weekend’s Halloween Special, during which hosts Josh Widdicombe, 43, Emma Willis, 50, and Johannes Radebe, 39, featured in multiple comedy sketches throughout the programme.

These segments saw Josh and Emma attempting to frighten famously stern judge Craig Revel Horwood, 61, before the comedian let down his co-presenters by declining to wear fancy dress for trick-or-treating, while the contestants mimicked Johannes’ distinctive “Emma and Joshy” handover to his fellow hosts.

Following the chat vote, Oti disclosed that an overwhelming 75 per cent responded “no, they do not work, they do not find them funny”, while just 25 per cent answered “yes, they are hilarious”.

Oti observed in response: “Well, that’s very telling! It says that people, at this point, just want to get on with the dancing.”

The former Strictly champion and her husband echoed the sentiment from their audience, with Oti revealing that Marius believes “it’s a completely different show”.

Expanding on this point, Marius stated that elements of Strictly’s Halloween Special resembled “a comedy show that I didn’t ask for”, acknowledging he “laughed a little bit” at Josh, Emma and Johannes’ trick-or-treating sketch, though he also felt that it “was so long”.

Oti mentioned that one of their viewers, named Kate, had commented: “I don’t tend to laugh, but I think it’s part of the charm.”

The former Strictly pro proceeded to suggest that if BBC bosses have incorporated the sketches to pad out the programme, they could alternatively “cut the show shorter”, or integrate the Results Show into Saturday night’s broadcast, rather than screening it separately on Sundays, with Oti declaring: “That would be a great change.”

Viewers also took to X to have their say on the skits over the weekend, with one typing: “Stop trying to make every link funny! Especially when you involve the judges who fluff their lines. #Strictly.”