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Cliff Parisi starred in different medical drama before landing the role of Fred Buckle on Call the Midwife

Cliff Parisi looks a world away from Call the Midwife‘s Fred Buckle in a popular ITV period drama.

During the first season of Call the Midwife, which aired in 2012, actor Cliff Parisi was introduced as Fred Buckle, the kind and attentive handyman at Nonnatus House before he became a local shopkeeper, and he’s remained a fan favourite ever since.

Fred is married to councillor Violet Buckle (played by Annabelle Apsion), has two daughters from a previous marriage, and an adopted son, Reggie, portrayed by Daniel Laurie.

In the forthcoming Call the Midwife prequel, Sisters in Arms, which is set to air this Christmas, Fred’s backstory will be explored as the BBC show rewinds to World War Two, with actor Ciaran Bowling taking on the role of a younger incarnation of Fred.

For the first time, viewers will see the character alongside his first wife Betty Buckle, played by Ami Metcalf, as the Blitz takes hold of Polar, East London.

Away from Call the Midwife, EastEnders fans will recognise Cliff as the kind-hearted Minty Paterson on the BBC soap between 2002 and 2010.

The 66 -year-old actor also won over audiences during his stint on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here in 2019, and showcased his culinary talents on Celebrity MasterChef in 2022.

Beyond EastEnders and Call the Midwife, Cliff has played a variety of roles in some of Britain’s most popular TV shows over the years, including Casualty, Hollyoaks, Outnumbered, The Darling Buds of May, and London’s Burning.

His acting career began with the 1989 comedy film Queen of Hearts, where he played the Manager. Following this, he appeared in A Bit of Fry and Laurie in 1990 and KYTV in 1990 and 1993.

Between 1995 and 1996, Cliff took up the role of Daniel Bentley in ITV’s series Bramwell, and he’s now utterly transformed from the ill-fated hospital porter we see today. Sporting darker locks, facial hair, and a pensive expression, the actor is hardly recognisable.

Set in Victorian times, the medical drama centers around Dr. Eleanor Bramwell, portrayed by Jemma Redgrave, as she operates a free infirmary for the destitute in the East End.

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The second season sees a cholera outbreak take its toll, with Daniel Bentley succumbing to illness and subsequently dying from an overdose caused by a dosage miscalculation. Bramwell aired on ITV across four seasons from May 1995 until June 1998.

Since Bramwell debuted on television, the show has gained legions of fans, with one person writing on IMDb: “Great period piece–well worth watching. I came upon this miniseries by accident, and I am glad I did.

“I’d never heard of it, but it sounded interesting. It really does a good job of portraying what London and medicine probably were like back in the 1800s.”

A second explained: “An amazing series. I have followed “Bramwell” since I started watching the mini-series on PBS’s “Masterpiece Theatre” a few years ago. The depiction of a female doctor in Victorian England is very entertaining and groundbreaking. I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in period drama or the history of medical practice.”

“Loved Seasons 1-3. I started watching this show (Netflix instant play) as background noise while I worked on some projects, but soon fell in love.

“I am particularly drawn to medical dramas, and this show was no exception. I love the relationship between the doctors Bramwell (Elanor and her father) and the hopefully somewhat-accurate depiction of the struggles a woman doctor might face in those times”, added another.

Call the Midwife is available to stream on BBC iPlayer

One housemate will be crowned Big Brother’s 2026 winner in just a few hours

Big Brother’s favourite to win has been revealed just hours before the live final.

It’s been eight weeks since the ITV2 experiment returned to our screens with a fresh batch of contestants. They have since faced brutal co-star feuds and tricky shopping tasks all in the battle for a huge £100,000 cash prize.

The remaining contestants are Twinks, Rochelle, Yasmin, Samuel, Lynx and Catrin. Fans are now voting for their 2026 champion, with the results set to be announced on Thursday (November 5) at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

Although many viewers are convinced Rochelle will take home this year’s crown, recent betting odds suggest she could miss out on the prize. Bookmaker Coral believes tonight’s final could be the closest in history, at least if its odds are accurate.

They have revealed that Twinks is the 4/6 favourite to be crowned the winner, but Rochelle is hot on her heels at 6/5 in the outright betting for this evening’s final.

“This looks set to be one of the closest Big Brother finals in history, as there is very little between Twinks and Rochelle in our outright betting,” said Coral’s John Hill.

Hill added: “Twinks just edges favouritism following what has been a rollercoaster ride in the Big Brother house since her arrival. We expect her to be in the final two with Rochelle, and the majority of our punters are backing the former to be crowned the winner.”

Both contestants have gained considerable support over the last few weeks, although Rochelle has attracted backlash at several points in her ITV journey.

Odds for the other finalists place Yasmin at 10/1, while Samuel sits at 20/1, Lynx is at 50/1 and Catrin sits at 66/1.

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The live final will be hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best and they will return for a special reunion episode on Friday night (November 6). All the housemates will re-enter the house for the reunion, where they will revisit major moments from the series.

Viewers have been told to expect “big revelations, unfinished business and plenty of drama as they look back on the moments that had the nation talking and reveal where they stand now”.

Big Brother’s live final airs tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX

This Morning returned to screens today after it was pulled from air

This Morning returned to screens today after it was suddenly pulled off air yesterday.

Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley addressed the chaos that took place on Wednesday, which resulted in This Morning being removed from the schedule altogether.

Cat said: “Hello there and welcome to your Thursday’s This Morning. Back up and running, someone’s stuck 50p in the meter, we are all good to go.”

Ben added: “There was a power cut across the whole of Covent Garden apparently, which meant that we weren’t on air. But despite that, your hair is looking rather lovely this week.”

He added: “Even when there’s a power cut, you still get our hair done”, as Cat replied: “There was one lamp working so we did it by lamp light, the water was still working at that point.”

Ben later commented: “Thank you to the team that managed to get everything back up and running again because it was a lot of hard work. But fingers crossed we are fully charged and ready to go.”

It comes after ITV was plunged into chaos yesterday (Wednesday, November 4) following an unexpected event which led to a last-minute scheduling change.

Three popular daytime programmes, Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women, were pulled off air shortly before they were due to begin as ITV viewers were left confused.

Due to a power outage at ITV’s central London studio, Lorraine was the first show to be pulled off air, with Good Morning Britain hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls confirming the news on their live show.

As a result, GMB was extended until 10am. However, in further disruption, This Morning was then pulled from TV schedules, instead airing a pre-recorded best bits programme, followed by Loose Women also being pulled.

At the time, ITV issued a statement on social media, with the programmes expected to be back to their normal scheduling today (Thursday, November 5).

They wrote: “Following a power cut overnight in the wider area where our Covent Garden studio is based, we are unable to broadcast Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women live today. We will return to our normal schedule as soon as possible.”

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This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV

ITV bosses are said to be left scrambling to come up with ideas as This Morning faces the possibility of being off air for a second day following a power outage at the studios

This Morning could be off air for the rest of the week. Earlier today, ITV was plunged into chaos after a power cut wreaked havoc at its studios in Covent Garden, London.

It was first revealed by Lorraine Kelly that her show wouldn’t air due to the outage, although she explained that bosses were hopeful that normal scheduling would resume as soon as possible. However, This Morning and Loose Women were then cancelled due to the outage.

Good Morning Britain was extended by an additional half hour to fill the void. However, sources now claim that bosses behind the scenes are worried that the power issues will not be resolved in time for tomorrow’s daytime schedule.

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“It appears to be a wider area outage rather than just the studio, and it’s not an easy fix,” a source told The Sun. They added: “Daytime is worried about plans going south for the rest of the week. Lots of work and planning could go to waste.”

Earlier today, ITV addressed the scheduling issues caused by the power cut. In a statement, the network said: “Following a power cut overnight in the wider area where our Covent Garden studio is based, we are unable to broadcast Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women live today. We will return to our normal schedule as soon as possible.”

The trouble began this morning when Lorraine Kelly was the first to reveal ITV were having issues with their daytime shows. She revealed she was on the way to work when she was told there was a power outage and her show couldn’t run.

Meanwhile, Lorraine said on social media: “Hello there, I’m on my way to work, but there’s been a little bit of a hoo-ha. There’s a power outage at the studio, so my show won’t be on today. But you can still watch GMB.

“They’re going to fix it around 11 o’clockish. So, This Morning will still be on as well, just a bit later. It’s a bit of a shame. I was really looking forward to Sharleen Spiteri from Texas, but we shall reschedule, and it’ll all be fine. I will see you tomorrow!”

Although it was originally planned for This Morning to be delayed, it was subsequently replaced by best bits from past episodes of This Morning. Loose Women was also completely off air.

Fans were left fuming by the outage, and had hoped it would be fixed in time for both This Morning and Loose Women but that wasn’t the case. “Ahh, the gremlins have got in! #ThisMorning,” one fan wrote, as another added: “@itv all over the place today.. no #lorraine cutting #gmb off.”

The Mirror has approached ITV for comment.

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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.

PRINCESS Andre is following in her famous parents’ footsteps as she carves out a career in showbiz – and now she has landed a major fashion deal.

The 19-year-old daughter of Peter Andre and Katie Price has teamed up with loungewear brand KAIIA for her first edit.

Called Princess, Redefined, the collection features tracksuits and accessories styled into 18 outfits, with Princess helping to choose the pieces.

Announcing the news on Instagram, Princess said she was “so excited” to unveil her first loungewear edit, describing it as “a collection that feels so me”.

Qasim Akhlaq, CEO of KAIIA, said: “Princess is really excited about her first edit. She’s had a big say in choosing the pieces and can’t wait for everyone to see what she’s been working on.”

Fans who sign up to the KAIIA newsletter and download its app will get exclusive early access on November 9. The collection will then launch to the public at 10am on November 10.

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Princess Andre’s career soars as she lands FOURTH series of reality show

The fashion deal comes just days after The Sun revealed her hit reality show The Princess Diaries is returning for a fourth series.

Filming is already underway, with new episodes expected to land early next year.

A source told us: “Everyone’s thrilled Princess is doing another series, it’s been so successful for ITV.”

The ITV2 show follows the teenager as she navigates family life and builds her career in the spotlight.

And Princess’s ambitions don’t stop at fashion and telly.

The Sun recently revealed she is hoping to take her cosmetics brand By Princess Stateside, with a trip planned for next summer to meet beauty retailers.

Sources also claimed the range is set to launch in Boots, marking another major step for her growing business.

Insiders told The Sun the aim is to make Princess “Britain’s answer to Kylie Jenner” as she prepares to take her beauty brand to the US.

Meanwhile, Princess is currently putting herself to the test alongside brother Junior, 21, on Celebrity Race Across The World.

The siblings took on a gruelling 7,500km journey from Borneo to Melbourne, surviving on a budget of just £26 each a day.

Speaking to Radio Times, Princess said: “We wanted to challenge ourselves, prove people wrong and show the real us.”

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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Emmerdale, EastEnders and Coronation Street spoilers see big moments for all three soaps next week, as villains return, bombshells are dropped and new questions are asked

There’s some huge moments ahead on the soaps according to new Emmerdale, Coronation Street and EastEnders spoilers.

EastEnders welcomes back a familiar face, a past villain, and what they have to say will shock some residents. It’s set to be an unmissable week on the show as secrets are revealed, and big twists occur.

On Emmerdale, two returns are teased before one is sadly ruled out. As for the other, a villain’s confirmed comeback finally begins, and it could leave one family at war.

On Coronation Street, there’s a special episode on the way centred around Debbie Webster, as her health continues to deteriorate after her dementia diagnosis. But it seems more than one discovery will be made.

EastEnders

Linda is shocked to discover Lee has spent the night on Sean‘s floor after getting drunk. Linda turns to Elaine and Sharon for support but she’s rocked by what she uncovers when she answers a phone call on Lee’s mobile.

Linda heads off to seek the truth, needing answers and it’s Janine she chooses to confront. Soon she makes a bombshell discovery from Janine but what has Janine told her?

As Linda refuses to believe what she’s been told, she heads back to the Square and has a heart-to-heart with Max. But Linda is not done and she plans to see Janine once more, while Max makes a decision he might regret.

Later, Linda knows something and she has to tell Lee, Nancy and Johnny what she’s been told. It leads to the trio disappearing and Linda and Max are desperately searching for them.

Linda finds Nancy and they soon reflect on things, but shortly after Nancy’s waters break. Meanwhile, Lee shares his concerns with Linda about becoming a dad, and Nancy’s rushed to hospital, but what have they found out? And what does Janine tell them?

Coronation Street

There’s a special episode next week that focuses on Debbie Webster, as her friends rally round her amid her dementia battle. But soon, accusations fly and emotions run high with secrets to be revealed.

The episode focuses on Debbie‘s Angels Abby, Bernie, Christina, Sally and Glenda, who are helping Debbie surprise her son Carl for his birthday. But what’s meant to be a fun experience soon turns into chaos. As tensions between the women rise and confrontations take place, history and trauma rise to the surface.

As the group struggles to keep things going for Debbie, characters confide in one another and decisions are made about futures. As the evening comes to an end, the women unite to move forward whilst some of them are keeping some life-altering choices private, so what will be revealed?

Emmerdale

Tom King is finally back on Emmerdale next week. Meanwhile there’s another return teased for Samson Dingle, but things come to a halt when it’s revealed Tom has been beaten up in prison.

He’s in a critical condition in hospital and soon Belle finds out that Cain organised the attack and that Samson was the one who carried it out. Things get tense as Sam realises what Cain has done.

As the family come to blows, Samson reveals to his family that his new charges mean he could have a longer stretch in prison. As Belle feels paranoid about how Tom will react to this, Kammy tries to calm her down.

Soon Sam and Cain are clashing again but at breaking point, Belle makes a decision. As she calls out her brothers Cain and Sam she announce her she will talk to Tom at the hospital.

Tom is being held there while he recovers. Belle decides to visit him alone, but will she go in and will Tom have his say?

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Emmerdale fans have learned Thea’s dad is Steve Marchant, and are now wondering if he and actor Paul Opacic, is returning to the ITV soap where his ex Kim Tate happens to live

Steve Marchant in Emmerdale has been confirmed as Thea Ramsden’s father.

But who is he and is he returning to the show? Actor Paul Opacic played the role of Kim Tate’s dodgy second husband until 1999, where he was set up by her and left in prison.

On Monday we found out that Thea’s dad is Steve, according to Kim, who finally found out Thea was her long-lost daughter Anthea last week. Thea now wants answers on her dad, and Kim told her it was Steve.

With Thea wanting to find out more and even possibly track down her father, who Kim hasn’t seen in nearly 30 years, can we expect Steve to be returning to the show? It’s not yet known but fans certainly believe so.

Taking to X, one fan said: “This is the best decision they could have made btw. Graham would not have fitted the timeline at all and miss Thea is Steve through and through!!! 90s Emmerdale forever and long live Kim Tate hell YEAH.”

Another fan predicted: “What are we betting Steve turns up on Christmas Day with a ‘Hello Kim.'” A third fan added: “Steve return in the bag and hopefully Dave Glover too, we are so back.”

A further post read: “Steve would be out for revenge too.” There is so much history there and now adding a secret child into the mix, if Steve does return it’s going to be explosive.

Many fans had guessed ever since finding out that Thea was Kim’s daughter that Steve could be the dad. Other possible fathers, according to fans, included Frank Tate, Chris Tate, Graham Foster and Dave Glover.

One theory online read: “My out of left field theory: Kim had a one night stand with Chris Tate and is too embarrassed to admit to it. It’s easier to just say Thea is Steve’s daughter. Until Thea and Joe start to become attracted to one another, and that’s when she’ll be forced to tell the truth before they take it any further. A repeat of Maisie Wylde and Ryan Lamb who were half siblings.”

Some fans aren’t sure about Steve either, suggesting the dates don’t add up. A fan said: “According to my research on the Emmerdale Wikia, Steve was on remand when Kim would’ve fallen pregnant.”

It wouldn’t be the first time a soap has retconned something, or something fans don’t know about is later revealed. So is Steve her dad, and will he want a relationship with her?

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Two Good Morning Britain stars found themselves in a tense clash live on air on Monday

Emotions ran high during the latest episode of Good Morning Britain.

Hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls returned to the ITV studios on Monday (November 2) to present another instalment of the hit news programme. They were soon joined by regular commentators Kevin Maguire and Gillian Keegan to discuss some of the day’s biggest headlines.

They notably spoke about the tragic death of Henry Nowak, before turning their attention to the King’s Caribbean tour. “He is to speak with unflinching honesty and sincere sorrow on the lasting pain of the transatlantic slave trade. He’s going to address Commonwealth leaders tomorrow,” Susanna began.

“The backdrop is that the prime minister has already said that he’s open to the possibility of the UK formally apologising for our role in the slave trade. And possibly, maybe not reparations, Kevin, but some kind of aid package.”

“The fact that he hasn’t apologised or said sorry is a stain on Britain, because it is a gruesome part of our country’s past,” Kevin replied. Ed noted: “Tony Blair, David Cameron, Rishi Sunak, they’ve come close. They’ve always feared that if you go to, not just regret or sorrow, but to apology, then the question immediately becomes, ‘So, what are you going to do about it?'”

Gillian then said: “I think Andy Burnham has actually been irresponsible. The King is out there on a diplomatic mission, and he is out there having to carefully tread this line, and there’s no doubt about it, he will have to carefully tread this line. And they will have thought long and hard about it. And here [Andy Burnham] is over in the UK, opening his big mouth not once, but twice. Twice he’s doubled down.”

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Kevin quickly hit back at his co-star, saying: “Was Tony Blair wrong to apologise for the potato famine and the role of the UK?” Gillian replied: “To be honest, I don’t have a strong view one way or the other.”

Kevin repeatedly asked Gillian: “Was he? Was he? Was he wrong? Yes or no? But you know about the Caribbean and black people there who are enslaved from Africa. You know about that, but not about all these white Irish people.”

Susanna soon stepped in, saying: “Hang on, Kevin. Let Gillian respond.” Gillian went on: “What is the point of an apology that is slightly meaningless?”

As Kevin continued to hit back, Gillian responded: “You do this every time. Nobody condones any part of the slave trade at all,” before Kevin simply replied: “So, why don’t you confront it? Instead of running away.”

Viewers were quick to share their frustration after watching the tense segment. One person wrote on X: “This is unlistenable with them shouting over each other.”

Another added: “The f****** noise. Utter s**** TV.” A third said: “Switching this off.” Someone else commented: “Stop talking over everyone!” Meanwhile, someone else defended Kevin, saying: “Go @Kevin_Maguire. Your comments on #Slavery are spot on.”

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Emily Hewertson was sensationally evicted on her first night in the Big Brother house before making a shocking return

Big Brother’s 2026 winner will be crowned in just a few days, but whatever happened to last year’s memorable finalists?

The race for the ITV2 crown is heating up as the public is set to vote for their winning housemate this Thursday, October 5. Fans will then be treated to a reunion episode on Friday, October 6, which will bring all the housemates back together for one last time.

As well as bagging the title of BB winner, the champion will also take home a huge £100,000 cash prize. But there can only be winner. Emily Hewertson was one of the contestants who narrowly missed out on the crown last year, where she finished in fifth place. But her journey wasn’t exactly smooth-sailing.

Emily first joined the experiment on day one and was evicted just hours later in a brutal twist. But the political events manager made a surprise return to the show on Day 20 in yet another twist. And this time she held onto her place in the house until the final.

Just 25 years old at the time, Emily also became one of the most controversial figures in the series. Viewers often disagreed with her conservative politics and called out her “offensive” remarks on the show. However, the Northampton-based star brushed off the backlash and has opened up about how Big Brother changed her life.

Where is Big Brother star Emily Hewertson now?

Emily currently has over 50,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, where she often shares behind-the-scenes truths about her time in the famous house. In a recent Instagram video about her life after the show, she said: “I thought I would tell you exactly how my life has changed since being on the show. First of all, one thing that has changed since leaving the house is I have some new friends.”

The ITV star went on to reveal that she has stayed in touch with fellow 2025 housemates Sam Ashby, Nancy Nocerino and Cameron Kinch. She added: “I’m still on good terms with the rest of the cast but they’re the people that I speak to the most.”

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The reality star also revealed that her career as a political commentator has reached new heights since the show. “I think I have been on TV every single month since being on the show, which is literally amazing,” she shared. She is a regular panellist on GB News, as well as Jeremy Vine on 5.

Despite her newfound fame, the 26-year-old says she still juggles her nine-to-five job with attending industry events. Before missing out on the prize money, Emily had hoped to spend the winnings on her close friends.

She told ITV: “If I win the money, I want to go on holiday. First and foremost, treat the girls. But then, I think I’d be a bit sensible and maybe put some aside. But that’s kind of boring, so who knows, I might just end up splashing it all and having a good time!” Now a whole new group of housemates are hoping to bag the life-changing prize.

Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX

Exclusive: The 29-year-old civil servant has been saving for a home of his own for as long as he can remember

The £1million winner of Win Win with Postcode Lottery has slept on a sofa at his gran’s house for the past 15 years – since being orphaned aged 13.

Kieran McLaughliin, 29, from Glasgow said he will spend his prize money on buying his first home after moving in with his grandmother, May, nearly 16 years ago. He and his twin brother, Kane, were orphaned after the death of their father, which came five years after they lost their mother at the age of eight.

Keiran told The Mirror: “I’ve lived with my Gran since I was about 13. She took me in, and my brother and I each sleep on one of the two couches. It’s insane to think that I’ve slept on a couch for 15 years. It’s just mad. With the money, I can obviously just go and buy a house. I’ve been saving for a house, believe me, I’ve been saving. But it’s just so hard.”

Kieran currently works six days a week, and now hopes to focus more on his side-hustle. “I’m a civil servant Monday to Friday, and then I work as a bridal and event make-up artist on Saturdays as well. It’s crazy because I can just have whatever time off I want now, I don’t need to work six days out of seven. I’ll probably go part-time in the civil service.

“I don’t really do the make-up for the income. I actually do it just for fun because I love being a part of somebody’s wedding and making them feel special. I think I’ll try to focus more on that.”

After his win aired on ITV last night, he was asked who he’d tell first. Kieran said: “I’m scared to tell my Gran because I feel like I’m going to give her a heart attack. She’s 83, so I need to kind of ease it into conversation. I can’t just disrupt her peace and kill off my Gran when I win £1,000,000 pounds.”

He plans to properly celebrate by going on the luxury cruise he won with boyfriend Reece, a final year nursing student, in January. “He’s coming on the Caribbean cruise, and then he starts his eight-week placement two days afterwards – it’s such good timing.”

He also intends to share the money with his brother. “Every single week before I went to play on the show, he would ask me, ‘What are you going to give me when you win?’ And I said, ‘I don’t know. I’m going to think about it.’ So, I will give him a good chunk of money. He’s my twin, I’ve spent my whole life with him, and I just want to give him what I’ve got as well. I know he needs a new work van because his work van has just broken down, so I’ll probably buy him one.”

Kieran also plans to take Kane on another of his prizes, a trip to Florida, because they have family there. The new millionaire also plans to start house-hunting soon. “I’ll buy a house straight away,” he declared. “I’m usually so scared of spending money, so the second thing I’ll do will definitely be to get a financial adviser.”

In the programme, hosted by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, viewers have watched Kieran succeed over six weeks, eventually beating fellow player Sabrina to the top prize. He said he never doubted that he could go all the way. “From my audition, I said, ‘I know I have what it takes to win the £1million. I can see myself in the final.’ I’m either delusional or overly confident, or maybe I’m both because I’ve done it.”

He correctly answered that most people who won a life-changing amount of money would choose to give some to friends rather than take them all on holiday or buy all the drinks in the pub.

Kieran described being on the show as the “best six weeks of my life” but that he’d found it very hard at the end. “I felt so nervous, clearly, because I was crying like every five minutes. I could barely stand up.

“Every single contestant that has walked through the door has been one of the nicest people ever. Nobody has ever been ungrateful. Everybody’s so loving and caring. They’re so kind. I would have been so happy if it had been anybody else that won, from the bottom of my heart.”

Now, Kieran says he’s still pinching himself over the win. “Hearing the word millionaire is crazy. That money is insane. People don’t see that amount of money where I’m from. It’s actually mind-blowing. I genuinely feel like I’m dreaming, but I also feel like I deserve it. It’s crazy to try to put it into words.”

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Host Emma Willis returned to screens on Saturday night to present the final of The Voice UK

Viewers of The Voice UK issued complaints just minutes into the 2026 final.

During last weekend’s semi-final, coaches Kelly Rowland, will.i.am, Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher, and Sir Tom Jones had to select just one performer from their team to advance to the grand final. Each judge had to choose from their three remaining contestants.

Kelly chose to advance Monique Nicholson-Porter, while Tom and Danny and will.i.am chose Frank Raven and Naná Aldrin-Quaye, respectively. Cate McHugh rounds out the line-up, after being chosen by Sir Tom.

The final four singers prepared to battle it out on Saturday night (October 31), in a bid to become the winner of The Voice UK 2026. But as Emma Willis introduced the final, it didn’t take long for ITV viewers to issue complaints over the episode not being live.

Due to the entire series being pre-recorded, fans watching at home couldn’t vote by phone, app or text to choose the winner, which has sparked criticism. The champion is instead determined by the studio audience present during the filming of the final.

“Love The Voice but I still say the public should be involved. No live shows, studio audience only. It’s not a patch on the show it used to be. I think the artists have been let down by the format,” one viewer fumed on X.

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Another added: “What is the point of The Voice nowadays may I ask. They’ve not even had a live final for five years and there’s no public interaction whatsoever. May as well not bother televising it.” A third said: “Did #TheVoiceUK used to have a live final? What’s the actual point if we don’t vote because the audience haven’t followed their journey? Bit weird isn’t it.” Meanwhile, someone else complained: “It’s not in sync!!!!”

Many other viewers were delighted to watch the final, despite it not being live. Someone praised the coaches’ opening performance, writing: “I don’t usually watch #thevoice but that opening number was brilliant!” Another added: “Brilliant opening number by the judges.”

At the start of the episode, Emma said: “By the end of the evening, one of our finalists will be crowned champion. And as well as signing a record deal with Universal Music Group, they’ll also win an out of this world holiday with Universal Orlando resort, and £50,000 in cash. Wouldn’t go amiss, would it?

“It’s a prize definitely fit for a champion and it’s down to our wonderful studio audience to decide who receives it. No pressure at all!”

The Voice UK final will mark the final appearances of host Emma and coaches Sir Tom Jones, Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, following the announcement that the four stars won’t be back next year. Emma has recently begun hosting Strictly Come Dancing alongside Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe. She will be replaced by Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon next year, as they take the reins for series 15.

Meanwhile, the famous red chairs will see the arrival of two musical forces making their debut as coaches. Platinum-selling rap artist Aitch and global pop icon Cheryl will begin their hunt for the nation’s next vocal powerhouse during the upcoming series.

The Voice UK is available to stream on ITVX