Kelly has given a rare update on family life after the death of Brandon BlackstockKelly shared River and Remy with Brandon before his deathThe star has tried to keep her family’s grief away from the spotlight
While she never addressed him directly, a new video on the YouTube Channel for The Kelly Clarkson Show saw the star speak a bit about what life looks like now for them.
Speaking in a Q+A, Kelly was asked by a fan: “’What is the one thing you do every day that brings you joy?”
As Kelly was getting final touches of make-up put on her before going on stage, she beamed as she said: “Snuggle. Oh my God. My kids… look, they’re nine and eleven, they’re that special little fun stage where they can wipe their own behinds, but they’re still small enough to, like, love cuddling and love snuggles.”
“There’s been a lot for our family recently, and so I have allowed my kids to sleep with me quite a bit,” she added. “So it’s my two dogs, my two kids and me. It’s a lot.
“It’s been really special though, because the conversations you have during that time are pretty cute. So that’s probably my favorite time of day.”
She also revealed that, when they were little, she would sing Once Upon a Dream from Cinderella as a lullaby to get them to sleep.
Kelly and Brandon divorced in 2022 after nine years of marriage. He was the son of her former manager, Narvel Blackstock, and former stepson of country singer, Reba McEntire.
During their marriage, Brandon acted as Kelly’s manager, but they split in 2020 with their divorce only being finalised two years later.
He was living at a $1.7million ranch in Montana with his partner before his death.
In August last year, Brandon died at the age of 48, after a private three-year battle with melanoma.
A day before his death, Kelly announced she was postponing her planned residency in Las Vegas in order to focus on spending time with her kids.
River and Remy are the youngest of Brandon’s four children, with the music businessman having Savannah and Seth with his first wife, Melissa Ashworth.
A day later, Starstruck Entertainment, the agency where Blackstock worked, confirmed that he had died.
“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,” they wrote in the statement first published by People.
“Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years.
“He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family.
“We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
Since American Idol, Kelly has become a beloved household name with a TV show and music careerCredit: GettyKelly and Brandon were married from 2013 to 2022Credit: GettyThe kids remain Kelly’s top priority in her lifeCredit: Instagram/kellyclarksonThe star has been keen to support her children as much as possible after the difficult yearCredit: Getty
The moment Jonathan Carley was spotted wearing the uniform and medals of a high-ranking navy officer
For former history teacher Jonathan Carley, it must have felt like the walls closed in on him in an instant when police, searching for a fake Royal Navy officer, came knocking on the door of his grand clifftop home.
Inside, officers uncovered a pristine military uniform, medals and a ceremonial sword – a weapon that had first sparked suspicions.
Police were following reports that Carley, who had attended a Remembrance Sunday ceremony in north Wales dressed as a rear admiral, was actually an imposter.
Last year’s Llandudno Remembrance Service was not the first event where Jon Carley had dressed up as a high-ranking navy officer
The 65-year-old had joined those laying wreaths and saluted the war memorial at the ceremony in Llandudno last November.
Serving and former service personnel had become suspicious of the supposed rear admiral – the third highest rank in the Royal Navy – when they saw his sword and the rare Distinguished Service Order medal.
“It’s one down from the Victoria Cross,” Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry told the BBC.
He said the DSO medal was an “easy spot” because it is such an exceptional award, and said only a small percentage of those who join the navy reach rear admiral.
“You’re eight ranks up and two down from the head of the navy,” said Rear Adm Parry, who left the Royal Navy in 2008.
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Carley (on the left) aroused suspicion after appearing at the 2024 Llandudno Remembrance Service with a sword hanging by his side
Carley had been attending events wearing the epaulettes and sleeve lace of a rear admiral for years, but some had been waiting to catch him.
Unknown to Carley, the former private school teacher’s dishonesty started to unravel at a drizzly Remembrance Day parade in Llandudno in 2024 – a year before he would be outed in national news.
“He had a massive sword on him and that is what really stuck out because we’d never seen it before,” explained photographer Tony Mottram, who was taking pictures at the seaside resort’s annual event in 2024 when he first spotted Carley.
He said Carley’s medals, sword and the fact he was on his own made people wary.
“He kept in the background, but was suspicious because of that,” said the 63-year-old who was in the Territorial Army and worked for the Royal Air Force.
“All the rest of us know each other by name. He just kept out of the picture. He was a bit of a loner, no one was talking to him.”
Tony Mottram often takes pictures of the Rememberance Sunday parades in Llandudno
Mr Mottram did his best to get photographic evidence of the mystery rear admiral in 2024 – but before they knew it, he was gone.
There was outrage among some ex-service personnel and an agreement that if the bogus rear admiral was to try that again, they would be ready.
So when Carley, from Harlech in Gwynedd, resurfaced at the 2025 Remembrance Sunday service, albeit without his sword, Mr Mottram was making no mistakes.
“I looked at him more this year… and picked up on the collar, the cut and length of the tunic,” he said.
“The hemming wasn’t right, the length wasn’t right. You either go on parade right or you don’t go at all.”
Carley wore an array of medals on his chest, including the DSO – awarded for highly successful command and leadership during active operations – an honour very few personnel have been awarded since 1979.
Chief Petty Officer Terry Stewart had been forewarned about what happened in 2024 and after 27 years in the Royal Navy, he was suspicious about the rear admiral that was attending the 2025 parade alongside him.
“I asked the veterans in the vicinity if that was the same rear admiral as last year. They said yes,” said CPO Stewart, who removed himself from the parade so he could follow the admiral.
“I approached him, saluted and introduced myself,” added CPO Stewart.
“I informed him that the ex-Royal Navy Veterans were not aware of him and I asked for his name. He said ‘he must go’ and that he was invited by the Lord Lieutenant’s office.”
He said Carley returned the salute, gave his full name and appeared confident and “not at all” worried.
Terry Stewart
Chief Petty Officer Terry Stewart left the Llandudno Remembrance Service parade to confront Carley
CPO Stewart was convinced he was talking to a fake.
Carley was charged by police under a law from the 1800s that prohibits wearing a military uniform without permission – and on Monday he became the eighth person in 10 years to be taken to court charged with that offence in the UK.
No similar law exists for the medals he wore – or for those individuals that make up stories without dressing up.
Carley’s motivation remains unknown and BBC News has asked him to comment.
What is clear through pictures and videos posted online is that Llandudno is not the first place Carley has dressed as a rear admiral.
He has been pictured at other Remembrance services in north Wales since 2018, shortly after it is believed he moved to the area.
In one video, he appears to be giving a speech to the public in his full admiral’s uniform, complete with sword, at a Rorke’s Drift memorial event.
Ironically, he was paying tribute to the military reenactors present.
Andy Gittens first met Carley a few months before his Rorke’s Drift speech, after he started attending rehearsals for his male voice choir.
Carley gave a speech at a Battle of Rorke’s Drift memorial event in 2019
“I think he’d said he was Navy. I can’t remember him saying a rank,” recalled Mr Gittens, who said Carley didn’t sing with them for long.
“As I recall he was very rarely there,” said the former fireman from Gwynedd.
But when Mr Gittens’ choir attended Harlech Castle in 2019 for a Rorke’s Drift memorial, they instantly recognised Carley.
“We gathered in the morning for rehearsal with the band and the choir. He was nowhere to be seen.
“All of a sudden he appears in this uniform. Normally those events are covered by the Lord Lieutenant, but he came bounding out larger than life.
“He was completely believable, dressed to the nines with his sword. He then proceeds to take over.”
Mr Gittens said despite his initial surprise at seeing Carley in this new role, he had no reason to doubt him until he saw the recent news coverage.
“He was quite amenable, very nice and a believable bloke,” he said.
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Carley admitted dressing as a fake Royal Navy rear admiral at Llandudno Magistrates Court on Monday
In the past, Carley has given newspaper interviews about both studying and rowing at Oxford and Harvard – as well as teaching at some of the country’s most prestigious schools like Eton, Cheltenham and Shiplake College.
Cheltenham College confirmed Carley did teach history and politics there between 1988 and 1992.
This period also appears to have been his only genuine brush with the military, with his name appearing in the London Gazette in 1991 as part of the college’s Combined Cadet Force.
After teaching, Carley is understood to have worked at Christ Church College, University of Oxford, as a rowing coach for several years.
One former student told us he was “absolutely flabbergasted” to see his former coach in the news while others spoke of a respected and “warm, witty, fun” coach.
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Newspaper articles show Carley (right) during his time as a rowing coach at private colleges
“His role was head coach of at least a couple of the men’s boats and was the coordinator of all things Christ Church rowing,” said one former student.
“He was very good at motivating the crew. The speeches he gave were like they were previously scripted. I think other rowers really respected him. People worked really hard for him.”
Carley’s former student said he “would never have believed” he would do something like that.
Eton College and the University of Oxford have not responded to requests for comment.
A BELOVED influencer, actor and Broadway star has died after a lengthy battle with a rare form of cancer.
Bret Hanna-Shuford, 46, passed away just days after posting a heartbreaking photo from his hospital bed of him smiling alongside his husband.
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Bret Hanna-Shuford, 46, has died after a lengthy battle with a rare form of cancerCredit: GettyBret passed away just days after posting a heartbreaking photo from his hospital bed of him smiling alongside his husbandCredit: Instagram / broadwayhusbands
Dad-of-one Bret shared a positive Christmas Day picture where he tragically looked ahead to 2026 and said “hope to see you all soon”.
On Saturday, his partner Stephen Hanna confirmed the sad news that Bret had peacefully passed away.
Stephen said: “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that early this morning we said goodbye to the most amazing man, husband and Papa in the universe.
“Bret Hanna-Shuford left this world peacefully with love surrounded by his family.
“Our hearts are broken but we will continue to make him proud of us.”
He leaves behind his young three-year-old son, Maverick.
The actor, who had roles in the Wolf of Wall Street, Little Mermaid and Wicked, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer over the summer.
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and T-Cell Lymphoma – both rare disorders – left Bret in and out of hospital in his final months.
Both cancers attack the body’s immune system with T-Cell Lymphoma being among the deadliest forms of the disease.
Bret and Stephen were best known for their ever-growing social media page which detailed their family life.
Broadway Husbands managed to amass over 255,000 followers at the time of Bret’s death.
The account would go on to update followers on Bret’s health in recent months.
In October, he revealed he spent three days unconscious in the ICU due to the disease attacking his immune system.
His illness also forced Bret to step away from his graduate studies at the University of Central Florida.
The couple had only just moved into their new home in Orlando at the time.
A GoFundMe was launched for the Broadway star in August.
As of Saturday evening, the page has raised over $315,000 of its $350,000 fundraising goal.
One of the final posts on the fundraiser from December 12, stated how Bret had been in hospital since Thanksgiving.
A post from a friend read: “As many of you may have noticed, posts have been rather radio silent from both Bret and Stephen.
“These past few weeks have been some of the toughest that they have faced in this cancer journey. Bret has been in the hospital since just before Thanksgiving.”
But Bret was believed to have been improving health wise.
“As of today, Bret is looking and feeling better. His liver enzymes have plateaued, which is good, and he is back in the right direction with his oxygen,” the post continued.
Bret had many small-screen film and TV credits, including a 2018 episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and a 2023 appearance on the cop drama series FBI: Most Wanted.
He also directed an episode of the Emmy Award-winning Hulu series Only Murders in the Building in 2023, according to his IMDb page.
Bret is also known for his acting and producing work on Disney Royals, Disney Animazent Trio IRL, and In Rehearsal with… Stranger Things the Musical.
He and Stephen, who works at Walt Disney World, tied the knot in April 2011.
Bret shared a three-year-old son with partner Stephen HannaCredit: GettyA GoFundMe for Bret has raised over $315,000 of its $350,000 goalCredit: Getty
Vick Hope shares has given a rare insight into her family life over the festive periodCredit: InstagramHer husband Calvin Harris was seen playing with the tot at the dinner tableCredit: InstagramVick, 36, was seen giving their son Micah a cuddle as they posed in matching pyjamasCredit: Instagram
Now she has given her Instagram followers a sneak peek into her festive period with the iconic DJ and their firstborn.
Vick kicked off her image carousel with a snap showing her donning a shimmering gold dress as she sat at a table awaiting a Christmas feast.
She pulled her locks back into a stylish up-do and kept her make-up natural, accessorising with huge gold earrings.
She followed with a tender snap of Micah on her tummy before images showed Summer hitmaker Calvin, 41, picking up their Christmas tree and their tot wearing a ‘my first Christmas’ baby grow.
The post, which included images of Vick in a birthing pool, had snaps of her placenta with capsules, suggesting they had it encapsulated – an increasingly popular trend.
He wrote in the caption: “20th of July our boy arrived. Micah is here!
“My wife is a superhero and I am in complete awe of her primal wisdom! Just so grateful.
“We love you so much Micah.”
Vick previously posted a series of summer highlights on Instagram and looked radiant as she cradled the couple’s son at the couple’s sprawling Spanish residence.
Micah’s festive wardrobe was on full display in Vick’s latest uploadCredit: InstagramSummer hitmaker Calvin was on Christmas tree dutyCredit: InstagramVick gave birth back in JulyCredit: InstagramShe captioned her upload with the words ’twas the season’Credit: Instagram
Zara McDermott has shared a rare loved-up snap with Louis Tomlinson after taking a huge step in their relationshipCredit: InstagramZara, 29, uploaded an Instagram grid post of her best bits of 2025Credit: InstagramThe Love Island alum looked glam as she posed in a white dressCredit: InstagramIt came after the pair took a huge step in their relationship and spent Christmas togetherCredit: instagram
The cheery image showed the duo in Costa Rica in what she described as “the most magical trip of my life”.
The lovebirds were seen all smiles as the posed for a selfie in the wing mirror of a safari van.
Zara, 29, could be seen wearing a tan Miu Miu baseball cap and gold earrings while Louis, who was behind the wheel, donned a white T-Shirt and sunglasses.
Following Zara’s recent upload Louis’ sister Lottie – who has previously broken her silence on the pair’s romance – was quick to reply to the upload with red love heart Emoji icons.
One fan then put of the pair: “He’s smiling u make him so happy Zara.’
A second posted: “Oh sob I love seeing him happy.”
A third put: “Louis finally is happy omg.”
Other images included Zara’s work achievements for her BBC Three documentaries and her fashion brand Rise, as well as her posing in stylish dresses and capturing her family travelling on a private jet for their 30th wedding anniversary.
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Last month, we told how the couple had progressed their relationship by spending the festive period together.
Zara joined the Night Changes hitmaker, his son Freddie, and his extended family including sister Lottie and twins Phoebe and Daisy, for the special time.
On their new podcast, Tea With The Twins, Phoebe and Daisy said: “This is a big Christmas this year — it might be our biggest Christmas. Everyone is coming.
“The new baby this year is Flossy [Lottie’s second child with fiancé Lewis Burton] as she was born in January, so we already have a new member.
“And we’ve got another new member as our brother’s got a new girlfriend so that will be nice. I think there will be 16 of us in total.”
“Their relationship is serious, it’s not a flash in the pan. It’s going the distance.
“Zara gets on so well with Louis’ family, especially his sisters, so he wanted her to be there with them, celebrating.
“They’ve both had work commitments recently so they’re looking forward to spending proper quality time together.”
Our mole added: “As it’s Louis’ birthday on Christmas Eve, the plan is for Zara to spend that with him and then Christmas Day with the Tomlinsons. After that they will go and see Zara’s family.
“They both love their families so much, it is something that attracted them to each other, so it will be a Christmas to remember.”
Zara said their holiday was ‘the most magical trip of my life’Credit: InstagramSe also shared images with Louis at GlastonburyCredit: Instagram/@louist91Zara split with Sam Thompson last year prior to dating LouisCredit: Getty
Emmerdale star Danny Miller marked Christmas with a special photo showing three generations of his family
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Emmerdale legend Danny Miller has delighted fans after sharing a photo alongside his lookalike father, Vince.
Danny, 34, first graced the ITV soap as Aaron Dingle in 2008, but after a five-year stint, he left the soap to pursue other opportunities, including a regular role in the crime drama Scott and Bailey.
However, in 2014, he made the decision to return to Emmerdale, only to take another break seven years later. During this time, he joined the line-up on I’m A Celebrity and was crowned the winner.
In the celebrity circuit, Danny isn’t the only one grabbing headlines, as he comes from a lineage of stardom with his dad, Vince Miller, hailed as an entertainment titan.
Warmly referred to as the ‘king of compere’, Vince, who is also a comedian and singer, has carved his niche as the face of the VIP scene at Manchester United, interestingly enough, through Danny’s unwavering support for arch-rivals Liverpool FC.
At 91, Vince can look back on a dazzling showbiz stint that lasted 65 years, during which he mingled with luminaries like Johnny Mathis and Shirley Bassey and even gave a heartfelt eulogy at comedian Bernard Manning’s funeral.
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A defining juncture came when Vince decided to hang up his microphone. Speaking to the Manchester Evening News at 82, Vince declared: “I have no regrets about it. The time is now to retire while you’re on top. You don’t want people saying ‘not him again’.”
Taking to Instagram, dad-of-three Danny shared a photo alongside his dad Vince as they celebrated Christmas as a family.
In one photo, Danny can be seen with his arm around Vince as they sit in front of a Christmas tree. In another sweet snap, Danny poses alongside two of his children and his dad, all striking a smile for the camera.
Danny sweetly captioned the post: “Christmas complete. Three generations of The Miller boys.”
Fans and friends of the soap star have flooded the comments section with their well-wishes, with Emmerdale’s Billy Fletcher star Jay Kontzle writing: “Beautiful mate, merry Christmas.”
A second person wrote: “Aww, precious time, lovely to see your dad smiling and happy”, while a third chimed in: “Heart melting.”
“This is so precious, you look so much like your dad Danny”, pointed out one fan as another echoed: “Danny you have the same smile as your Dad. You can see the pride in his face, and you’re still his little boy.”
Nestled in the heart of the Forest of Dean near Coleford, this forest is a spectacle of gnarled trees, moss-draped rocks and gorges, picturesque wooden bridges, endless verdant landscapes, and a complex network of footpaths that add to its charm. Visitors to this unique woodland often rave about its unparalleled beauty, likening it to a world of its own. With hidden caves, peculiar rock formations, and age-old trees whispering untold tales, this distinctive Gloucestershire landscape is a must-see for travel enthusiasts, particularly those keen on uncovering the UK’s natural wonders and mysteries. The woodland has even been recognised as a regionally important geological site in the ‘Forest of Dean Local Plan Review’.
Known as Puzzlewood, this exceptional temperate forest has been luring visitors to its leafy threshold for years. With a star-studded resume, Puzzlewood has served as a filming location for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Secret Garden, The Huntsman: Winter’s War, Doctor Who, Merlin, Netflix’s Our Planet and BBC’s Atlantis, earning it some serious celebrity credentials, reports Gloucestershire Live.
In fact, it’s widely speculated that this magical woodland was the muse behind JRR Tolkien’s Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings series, specifically places like Mirkwood and the Old Forest. This enchanting forest is even rumoured to have sparked the imagination of JK Rowling, inspiring the Forbidden Forest in her Harry Potter series.
Spanning a vast 14 acres, Puzzlewood was earlier this year ranked seventh in Big 7 Travel’s ’50 Most Beautiful Places in the UK’ list for 2025. The woods hold a rich history, believed to have been used for cast iron mining during the Roman era. A staggering 3,000 Roman coins were discovered within its dreamlike landscape back in 1848. Visitors often describe Puzzlewood as “the most magical place on Earth”, and it’s not hard to see why with its glowing reviews.
One enchanted Tripadvisor user wrote: “A truly amazing and mystical place. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of a deep forest experience. We were first to arrive and were able to enjoy the true beauty of the forest without anyone around for a while.”
They added: “A beautiful journey through pathways and gullies lined with moss and ferns, to towering trees high above, listen carefully to the birds and take time to just stand and watch, take in the smells of the forest and watch as the shyest of wildlife may just appear and surprise you. A truly refreshing and relaxing visit. We will definitely return again and again as the seasons change. Definitely underpriced for the truly immersive experience you get.” Another delighted guest said: “Even on a rainy day, Puzzlewood is a special place to visit. It has the feel of a magical glade full of ferns, moss covered rocks and intertwined trees and plants. At every turn there is a photo worthy view of a mystical place.”
Though currently shut for the winter months, Puzzlewood will reopen its doors to visitors from February 14, 2026. Entry for grown-ups is priced at £9.90 each, whilst youngsters can access these enchanted woodlands for £8.50. Concession passes for adults (carers, over-65s, disabled) are available for £8.90, and tots under 2 get free admission — though pushchairs aren’t permitted within the grounds. Concession passes for children (disabled) cost £7.50.
Pets aren’t allowed inside Puzzlewood owing to the site’s resident wildlife, though verified pet-sitting services are listed on their website. Guests should be aware that Puzzlewood features over 200 narrow and uneven steps which can become treacherous, particularly in wet weather. Robust footwear with excellent grip is advised.
An on-site café serves refreshments and those wishing to experience the captivating forest beyond standard opening times can reserve accommodation at Puzzlewood, offering exclusive and unlimited woodland access (during daylight only) plus the chance to assist with morning feeding sessions and meet the site’s cherished animals.
Happy Valley star Siobhan Finneran has discussed her relationship with Death in Paradise actor Don Gilet, explaining their decision to maintain separate homes in different cities
Siobhan Finneran and Don Gilet met on ITV series The Loch(Image: ITV)
Happy Valley star Siobhan Finneran, 59, has offered a rare glimpse into her relationship with Death in Paradise actor Don Gilet, 58, revealing why the pair have chosen to maintain separate households.
The duo initially crossed paths whilst working together on ITV’s crime drama The Loch, where Siobhan played DCI Lauren Quigley and Don took on the role of forensic psychologist Blake Albrighton.
Despite the geographical gap between them, Siobhan insists she and the DI Mervin Wilson actor manage perfectly well, noting that Don spends most of his time abroad anyway, filming Death in Paradise in Guadeloupe.
Speaking to The Times, she said: “That’s just the way it is, isn’t it? That’s how it’s always been. And he’s out of the country for seven months a year doing Death in Paradise anyway.”
Siobhan also disclosed that she’s made the journey to the French Caribbean island, which she calls an “amazing place”, to see Don whilst he’s working.
The Protection actress was swift to reject any notion that they’re a “power couple”, confessing they can be “hopeless” when attempting to organise themselves, joking: “I’ve not heard that one before.”
She continued: “We are both off the telly. Other than that we’re pretty normal. You wouldn’t think we were a power couple this morning, both running around trying to get out of the house on time. Hopeless.”
After months of rumours, Siobhan first hinted at her romance with Don when she lovingly called the actor “my fella” during a chat with The Guardian.
Before this revelation, the couple had been photographed holding hands at various showbiz gatherings prior to making their relationship official.
Don is set to return to television screens as DI Mervin Wilson for the Death in Paradise Christmas Special.
He will be joined by guest stars Josie Lawrence, Kate Ashfield, Pearl Mackie and James Baxter for the festive episode.
The Death in Paradise Christmas Special airs on Sunday 28th December at 8.30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
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Jamie Redknapp shared how dating pop star Louise Redknapp contributed to backlash as he reflected on the early days of his football career
Jamie Redknapp reflected on dating Louise Redknapp during his football career (Image: Karwai Tang, WireImagevia Getty Images)
Jamie Redknapp said dating Louise Redknapp contributed to him “getting a lot of stick” at the height of his football career. In 1991, the sportsman signed for Liverpool FC and made his debut in a UEFA Cup match that year aged just 18.
During his 11 years at the club, Jamie, 52, and several of his teammates were dubbed The Spice Boys because of their youth and high-profile lifestyles.
As part of this period, Liverpool won the Football League Cup (also known as the Coca-Cola Cup) in 1995 and it was around this time that Jamie met Louise, who was a member of Eternal.
Reflecting on his heyday, the father-of-two said he was determined to prove he had “the mental strength” to succeed after many doubted his abilities.
Jamie gained further attention at the time when press discovered he was dating singer Louise.
Speaking on the Making A Scene podcast, he reflected: “We won the Coca-Cola final which was the lead cup at the time. We had a very young team hence why we were called The Spice Boys.”
Avoiding naming his now ex-wife, he went on to explain to hosts David Walliams and Matt Lucas: “We got a lot of stick because I was dating a popstar, David James was modelling for Armani, John Barnes was just John Barnes, Jason McAteer [was there].”
Jamie and Louise, who share two sons, Charley, 21, and Beau, 17, were married for 20 years.
The former couple split in 2017, with the singer reportedly citing “unreasonable behaviour” in divorce proceedings at the time.
Fast forward several years and the pair have since moved on with new relationships.
Jamie was the first to do so, finding love with Swedish model Frida Andersson. The couple later married in 2021 while she was pregnant with their son Raphael, who is now four.
Before meeting Jamie, she was married to American hedge fund manager Jonathan Lourie, with whom she has four children.
When it came to telling his eldest son that Frida was pregnant, he recalled: “It didn’t go down that well with Charley, I’ve got to be honest.
“I went to pick him up at school and tell him Frida was pregnant [and] it went down like a lead balloon, if I’m honest.”
He added: “I got it, I totally understood it because his world had been turned upside down — you’re married, everything feels straightforward, and then you meet someone else and you get married again.”
As for Louise, she began dating businessman Drew Michael in 2023. The mother-of-two regularly shares updates about their relationship on social media, including attending Glastonbury Festival together last year.
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TRISHA Goddard danced with joy as she celebrated reaching 68 years old amid her terminal cancer diagnosis.
The TV legend shared a deeply personal and positive message for fans as she marked the milestone while living with cancer.
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Trisha Goddard danced around her living room as she celebrated reaching 68 years oldCredit: InstagramTrisha has taken followers on her cancer journey through social mediaTV legend Trisha pictured on Good Morning Britain earlier this yearCredit: Rex
The veteran broadcaster appeared overjoyed in the video, which she captioned: “If dem ask me how me feel turning 68 today & living with metastatic breast cancer.”
The Celebrity Big Brother star has secondary breast cancer, also referred to as metastatic or stage 4 breast cancer.
She is also living with Raynaud’s syndrome, a condition that restricts blood flow to the fingers and toes.
Raynaud’s can develop as a side effect of certain cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, and may cause skin colour changes along with sensations such as numbness or burning.
The Chase Celebrity Christmas Special is airing on Christmas Eve on ITV
Bradley Walsh is left gobsmacked after one star banks a ‘rare’ amount of cash on The Chase Celebrity Christmas Special(Image: ITV)
Bradley Walsh is left gobsmacked after one star banks a ‘rare’ amount of cash on The Chase Celebrity Christmas Special.
The festive episode airs on Christmas Eve and sees comedian Lucy Porter, Countdown host Colin Murray, Strictly Come Dancing vocalist Tommy Blaize, and actor and comedian Asim Chaudhry take on five Chasers, who are dressed in festive costumes.
In an exclusive clip obtained by The Mirror, it sees Lucy, 52, impress during the cash builder round. At the start of the round, it sees host Bradley, 65, say: “Now, you and I, we’ve known each other a long while. You love quizzing, don’t you?”
To which Lucy admits: “I do, I do. My dad used to, when I was a kid, if we had dinner, you didn’t get pudding unless you could answer a quiz question.
“So, every time I would answer a question, he’d need to give me a slice of Viennetta or an Arctic roll!”
Lucy then gets stuck into the cash builder round, where each correct answer is worth £1,000. In the 60 seconds, Lucy is able to correctly answer ten questions, earning an incredible £10,000.
After the impressive cash builder round, the audience and Lucy’s fellow teammates erupt into cheers.
Meanwhile, host Bradley says: “Well that was very, very rare that we get five figures in a cash builder. Ten grand, congratulations, time to face a Chaser!”
Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Anne Hegerty, Paul Sinha, Jenny Ryan, and Darragh Ennis will all appear on the special festive instalment of the ITV quiz show.
The fancy dress theme this year is Christmas Lunch. The Beast is a Christmas Pudding, The Vixen is a Brussels sprout, The Menace is a Pig in Blanket, The Sinnerman is a Turkey and the The Governess is a Christmas Cracker.
Anne looks glamorous has ever in a blonde curly wig with a glitzy red ballgown for the special occasion where the others don eye-catching costumes to get into character.
The Chase Christmas Special airs on Wednesday 24 December at 5.55pm on ITV1.
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With three key players out because of injury and USC in desperate need of depth, the Trojans are taking the rare step of adding reinforcements at the midseason mark.
Point guard Kam Woods, who last played at Robert Morris, was added to the Trojans’ roster and cleared to play on Thursday, despite the fact that USC is already a dozen games into the basketball season.
Woods could make an immediate impact for coach Eric Musselman, having averaged 14.9 points, 5.2 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game last year at Robert Morris, where he played alongside current Trojan, Amarion Dickerson. Woods is expected to step into the rotation right away with USC, after the Trojans lost starting point guard Rodney Rice for the season.
What’s not clear is why Woods was still in the transfer portal two months into the college basketball calendar. USC had shown some interest in Woods during the offseason, according to a person familiar with the program who is not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, but Woods never signed with a team, despite being a second-team All-Horizon League selection.
Since he was still in the transfer portal and because he has already graduated, Woods is the rare case, outside of an international player or junior college player, that qualifies to be a midseason addition.
Woods has played five years of college basketball, bouncing around between five schools in that span. He started at Troy in 2020-21, before taking the junior college route at Northwest Florida State Community College during the 2021-22 season. He then transferred to North Carolina State, where he played sparingly over 13 games.
Woods landed with Robert Morris last season and emerged as the Colonials’ leading scorer as they won the Horizon League and earned a bid to the NCAA tournament.
So, with this being his sixth year, how is Woods eligible to join another team? Eligibility-wise, he actually falls under the same category as the Trojans’ leading scorer, Chad Baker-Mazara, who is playing his sixth season of college basketball in 2025-26.
Due to the recent ruling in the Diego Pavia case, the season that Woods spent playing junior college does not count against his five years of eligibility. Plus, since Woods was a freshman during the 2020-21 season, he has an extra year of eligibility because of the pandemic.
Had Woods played for another team during the first two months of the season, he would not be eligible to join the Trojans in December.
For USC, that fit could be especially fortunate. Without Rice, USC has used a combination of Jerry Easter, Jordan Marsh and Ryan Cornish at point guard. Woods will be the most experienced of the group.
Five-star freshman Alijah Arenas is expected to enter that picture in the coming weeks, too. Arenas was set to rejoin practice this week and will presumably be cleared to play some time in January.
