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An explorer recently came across an abandoned chapel in the UK, and was left stunned by what he found inside. Many people were left feeling “sad” after seeing the footage

Most people recognise that the UK offers all sorts of wonderful discoveries, but occasionally explorers stumble upon the most extraordinary abandoned buildings. Recently, an urban explorer uncovered a derelict Welsh chapel, and what he discovered inside left him breathless and utterly stunned.

The man, who goes by Escapade on TikTok, recently posted footage of the property online and viewers were left heartbroken by what they witnessed inside. Whilst the chapel remains utterly beautiful, something unexpected was discovered within the building, with many people quick to admit how “sad” they found it, despite it being a spectacular location to both visit and explore.

Escapade described it as a “hidden beauty”, though he didn’t reveal its exact whereabouts. It’s not the first occasion someone has recently discovered an abandoned site that tells a haunting tale either.

In the clip, you can observe plants and flowers consuming the structure and several windows have been smashed. He confessed it was so overgrown he could “barely get in the door.”

Yet, when he ventured inside, the building was virtually untouched. The pews stayed intact, and the main windows were mesmerising as daylight continued to stream through the coloured glass.

An organ also sat in a state of decay, providing only a glimpse of what the chapel resembled in its heyday. So much heritage appears to be preserved within its walls.

Despite appearing untouched for years, the building clearly holds significant historical value. Whilst mould now covers the walls, he described the site as a “hidden gem”, noting the considerable beauty that remains within the structure.

The footage has racked up thousands of views since being posted, with numerous people leaving comments. Many described the chapel as “beautiful.”

One person said: “It’s so sad that we have turned our backs on these places.” Another added: “So beautiful. Sad it’s been left.”

A third replied: “I’d love to renovate that to a home. It’s gorgeous.” Meanwhile, a fourth commented: “What a beautiful window, but so sad to see the church in this condition.”

Someone else also chimed in with: “I find it so incredibly sad when buildings end up this way.” One more added: “It’s beautiful and needs to be saved.”

Whilst there exists a community of urban explorers who investigate derelict buildings, this practice isn’t typically recommended. Properties in advanced states of decay can pose serious safety hazards, making exploration potentially dangerous.

Additionally, permission should normally be obtained before entering any building. Even abandoned properties remain under someone’s ownership.

Consequently, entering without authorisation may constitute unlawful trespassing. This is crucial to remember.

Vanessa Feltz, who was sometimes seen on This Morning on ITV, engaged to musician Ben Ofoedu in 2006 but, despite planning to tie the knot in the years since, never got married

Vanessa Feltz has admitted she feels “demoralised and unattractive” when potential relationships don’t work out.

The broadcaster has been introduced to men following her split with musician Ben Ofoedu, 53, earlier this year, but despite the rendezvous, nothing significant has stuck, it is thought. Vanessa, 63, became tearful when she confirmed she and Ben ended things in 2023, having been together for nearly 20 years.

Speaking this week, the unlucky-in-love presenter said she doesn’t use dating websites and prefers friends to introduce her to potential partners. However, she added: “It’s hard. I’m too famous to be on websites. I would like to be introduced by a friend, but when it doesn’t work it is hard not to feel demoralised and unattractive.”

Vanessa, originally from north London, was married to Michael Kurer, a surgeon, for 15 years until their divorce in 2000. She shares two children and four grandchildren with Michael. Recalling her split with Michael, Vanessa said in a previous interview she “was too open” with her daughters “about information and how I was feeling”.

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But Vanessa began dating Ben as her children grew older, and enjoyed a long relationship with the singer. They became engaged in 2006 but, despite planning to tie the knot in the years since, never got married and parted ways in 2023. Speaking about the split, Vanessa previously said: “It’s clear that it’s over and I really do feel that once the trust in a relationship is gone then you can’t really get it back and that’s what I would tell anyone else to do.

“And so I just wanted to say that obviously I feel incredibly sad and I am pretty disappointed and shocked and all those horrible things but also full of resolve. I am not going to let this defeat me.”

Her followers on Instagram showed huge support for the star, who was on Celebrity Big Brother in 2001, around one year after her divorce.

The latest heartbreaking admission, said to a Daily Mail reporter at an event this week, comes as Vanessa continues to present her self-titled TV show on Channel 5. Devised as a chat show to rival Loose Women in the lunchtime slot, the programme sees Vanessa discuss topical issues and debates with a panel of guests, often including model Nicola McLean, presenter Sarah Cawood and journalist Afua Hagan.

The programme has been renewed for a second series, and TV sources say Vanessa is tipped to take some of the Loose Women audience when the ITV show goes down from 52 weeks to 30 next year.

Newcomers Reiss Boyce and Leisha Lightbody tied the knot in Tuesday night’s episode

A groom from Married at First Sight has revealed the heart-wrenching reason why he believes the show’s matchmaking “has to work”.

Tuesday’s episode (7 October) introduced us to newbies Reiss Boyce and Leisha Lightbody, who said their vows. The pair joined the programme on Monday, along with four other latecomers.

The couple were matched by experts Paul C Brunson, Charlene Douglas and Mel Schilling, and are now set to experience married life over the next few weeks.

Before his nuptials, 33-year-old decorator Reiss confessed that people often perceive him as a “pretty boy”. However, the lad from Essex was quick to point out that there’s much more to him than meets the eye.

Discussing his dream relationship, Reiss stressed the importance of family to him. He then revealed that he found out his dad wasn’t his biological father when he was just seven years old, reports OK!

Reiss stated: “When I get married, I don’t want to be having kids and breaking up. No way!”

He went on to say: “I want to do my best to keep it that [his family] all bonded and sealed together forever. When I was seven years old I found out that my dad wasn’t actually my real dad.”

Reflecting on this tough revelation, he added: “Looking back, at the time, I was only a young nipper. I didn’t really know what was going on. It was just a bit of a whirlwind, it was a lot to take in.

“That’s why I’ve got to do it properly. I’ve got one shot here, it’s got to work.”

Despite this, the new groom appears to share a close bond with his grandparents and is searching for a love story similar to theirs.

Sadly, Reiss’ MAFS experience has got off to a bumpy beginning.

Whilst he’s physically drawn to his new bride, the groom considers her “quite loud” and “a little bit over the top”.

The pair even clashed following the ceremony when Leisha challenged her new spouse for only pecking her on the cheek in front of their wedding guests.

They subsequently shared a kiss that Leisha appeared to relish but Reiss criticised because “there was no passion”.

Married at First Sight UK continues on E4 tomorrow night at 8pm

Emmerdale’s latest episode revealed what really happened to Mackenzie Boyd, and soon he was plotting his escape from John Sugden’s clutches – but a sad fate could be sealed

The fallout to the big Emmerdale twist around Mack Boyd’s fate aired on Monday, as we finally got some answers.

Not only did fans find out what really happened to Mack, weeks on from John Sugden appearing to kill him, but we also learned where he was now. John even confessed all of his crimes, at least most of them, to Mack as the guilt became too much.

As Mack questioned his fate, it seemed as though John planned to keep him alive and he was even considering freeing him. That was until Mack made a bid for freedom and wound John up, with the latter hinting he no longer had a reason to keep him alive.

As the episode began, it was the first time seeing Mack after Friday’s shocking cliffhanger. The soap had led fans to believe that John had murdered Mack, just like he did Nate Robinson, when he shot him with an arrow and then attacked him with a rock around two weeks ago.

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As Mack regained consciousness, he found out he had been kept in an underground bunker, sedated, for over a week. Mack panicked and began asking about his loved ones, but John revealed no one was worried and no one was looking for him.

Asked why he didn’t kill him in the woods, John claimed he “wasn’t a monster” and didn’t kill people – leading to Mack pointing out Nate was dead because of him. We also learned that the giant rock wasn’t slammed over Mack’s head after all, and instead the villain used it to break Mack’s ankle to stop him from fleeing – as if the arrow to the chest wasn’t enough to do that.

As Mack fretted over his predicament and wondered how long he was going to be there for, John claimed they had some “difficult decisions” to make. He seemed to hint murder was not the plan though, as he was “a good man who did good things”.

He explained Nate’s death, confirming he suffered a reaction to the medication he was given and it killed him. He then proceeded to tell Mack everything, wanting to be free of his guilt.

From the incidents with Jacob Gallagher and Cain Dingle to framing Ella Forster, John literally told Mack all of the things he had done. That said it wasn’t clear if he’d mentioned the truth about Aidan Moore or the slurry leak on the farm, or Anthony Fox’s burial.

It was in this moment that Mack feigned being a friend to John, with his plan for the killer and his bid for freedom clear. He told him it must feel good to let it all out, before telling him he “wasn’t alone” anymore.

John was grateful, as Mack defended the crimes he’d just let slip about before smiling at him. He told him: “I was wrong about you John, Aaron is lucky to have someone that loves him as much as you do.”

He also claimed he was just jealous before when they’d clashed, before he added that he had no reason to go back to the village so it was safe for John to let him go. John actually looked as though he was considering this, especially later on after a comment by Aaron about him helping people.

But while John was gone, Mack, who had just promised his captor he wouldn’t spill the beans about anything, was shown trying to escape. As John returned, Mack tried to hit him over the head with a wooden post only for it not to reach, thanks to his chains.

John fumed at him, making it clear he’d made a big mistake and his word “meant nothing”. With that Mack’s sad fate appeared to be revealed as John chillingly told him his word “was the only thing keeping him alive”. Now that his word means nothing, does this mean John will kill him?

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Gogglebox fan favourite Georgia Bell has had fans sending their support after she shared an emotional announcement online

A cherished Gogglebox favourite has received overwhelming support from devoted viewers following her heartfelt family revelation.

Georgia Bell initially appeared on the Channel 4 programme in 2018 alongside best mate Abbie Lynn. It’s safe to say the pair quickly won over audiences with their infectious charm.

Throughout the years, Georgia and Abbie – who reside in Durham – have left viewers in hysterics with their brilliant quips and amusing commentary on television’s finest moments.

Beyond the programme, hairdresser Georgia is a devoted mother to two boys, Hugh – who arrived in July 2022 – and Ralphie – who was born in November 2024 – with partner Josh Newby, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Recently, Georgia expressed her melancholy in a touching family revelation. Posting to her Instagram account, the Channel 4 personality shared multiple photographs of baby Ralphie.

In her message, she disclosed to followers: “Maternity leave comes to an end tomorrow. An absolute rollercoaster it’s been, transitioning to a family of 5 welcoming our little Ralphie into the world.

“I feel like l’ve learnt so much more to motherhood this time round and I couldn’t feel any luckier to have our perfect little family.

“There’s been so many highs, absolute chaos, laughs, tears, tantrums and most importantly unconditional love.”

Delivering a relationship update, Georgia continued: “Even having more time with Hugh has been so special we have two happy and healthy boys and that’s all I could ever wish for. Onto the next chapter.”

Supporters quickly filled the comments section with messages of encouragement for Georgia. One fan penned: “It will be difficult you got this you have a beautiful family love watching your stories.xx.”

Another chimed in: “All the best in your new chapter, it will be worth it as you have an evening of family time together, with new conversations and new routines. You will be fine.”

Her Gogglebox colleague Abbie also expressed her admiration, stating: “Extremely proud of you Ge! You are the bestest mama to the most beautiful boys!”.

Gogglebox series 26 is scheduled to begin on Friday, September 5th, 2025, on Channel 4.

FROM their sultry connection in the jungle to bitter legal feuds, Katie Price and Peter Andre’s fiery war of words has spanned 16 years.

And, as their recent explosive row has proved, it shows no signs of ending soon – but one person who has so far remained silent is their 20-year-old son Junior Andre.

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While his 18-year-old sister Princess is currently taking centre stage with her ITV documentary, The Princess Diaries, Junior prefers to keep out of all drama. 

According to a source, when it comes to his feuding parents, the aspiring singer is firmly on dad Peter’s side, and is “embarrassed” by former glamour model Katie.

A source told Fabulous: “Junior is on his dad’s side 100 per cent.

“He has no time for his mum as harsh as that sounds. 

“She represents negativity and sadness in his life and he has been trying to move away from that and heal for a long time.

“He hates how his mum is a laughing stock and tries to disassociate himself as much as he can without starting World War 3.”

Junior’s Instagram page, where he boasts 555,000 followers, rarely features his reality star mum.

The glamour model, 47, who is currently dating Married at First Sight’s JJ Slater, 32, hardly features in any of his posts, unlike his dad, 52, and Princess, whom he regularly posts pics and videos with.

The insider added: “He posts a happy birthday message to her to keep up appearances and to not ruin her day but they don’t hang out much at all.

“As far as Junior is concerned, he’s his dad’s son.

“His dad has brought him up and raised him to be the man he is today – he knows he wouldn’t be anywhere today without his dad’s love and support.”

Junior moved out of Katie’s infamous “Mucky Mansion” ten years ago to live full-time with Peter and stepmum and NHS doctor Emily MacDonagh, 36, in their Surrey mansion.

The pair also have their own three kids, Amelia, 11, Theo, eight, and one year-old Arabella, who they typically keep out of the spotlight.

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Emily, who has been married to Peter for ten years, features heavily in Princess’ new show – while Katie was allegedly banned from filming by bosses for being “too trashy”.

And insiders say that Emily has been “more of a conventional mum” to Junior over the years.

They added: “Junior wasn’t lacking anything and so he had no need to see Katie.”

Junior is said to have made the decision to avoid the notorious nine-bedroom Sussex pad – which has now been sold – as it was “so horrific.”

BOMBSHELL STATEMENT

The source claimed: “Junior hasn’t had much to do with his mum in recent years. 

“He totally avoided visiting her at the Mucky Mansion. He didn’t want to live in squalor.

“It was constantly chaotic and the house was always full of people and this revolving door of men – and Katie’s dramas.”

After he left, they say Junior rarely went back to visit Katie and as she wasn’t welcome at Pete’s house “they didn’t see each other much” and now “he rarely visits her”, despite her moving out of the squalid home.

Junior was later joined by sister Princess, and it has been revealed the family courts issued a legally binding order for the living arrangement in 2019.

Mysterious Girl singer Peter claimed in a bombshell statement that the pair were placed in his care “for their safety”.

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The outburst came after Katie claimed Peter and his management wouldn’t allow her to do any publicity with Princess. 

“Unfortunately, the management team and Pete won’t allow me to be near her,” she ranted earlier this month.

“They have made it clear, they won’t allow Princess to do photoshoots with me, they won’t allow me to go to any events with Princess – because they think I am trash basically.”

Peter then hit back at Katie’s claims, slamming her in a furious Instagram statement.

Peter wrote: “For sixteen years I have stayed silent in the face of repeated lies from my ex-wife and her family, out of respect for my children and loved ones, but staying silence has been incredibly frustrating.”

He continued: “That ends today.”

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This outburst is said to be out of character for Peter, who allegedly “never bad mouths Katie in front of the children”.

However, Junior, who the source claims is an “exceptionally bright young man”, has “seen it all and come to his own conclusions”.

The insider claimed that Junior was “shocked” that Peter spoke out but “doesn’t blame him”.

However, they added: “He’s really sad to see his mum and dad’s feud playing out in public again. 

“Obviously he’s read a lot about it over the years – he’s old enough to read Google.”

PRIVATE LIFE

While Katie famously courts the spotlight, and his sister is doing her new documentary, the 20-year-old is said to prefer a “quiet life at home with his girlfriend”.

Junior has been dating his girlfriend Jasmine Orr, 24, since last April, with their relationship going from strength-to-strength.

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The couple have now opened up about a huge step they have taken together, while talking about the possibility of getting wed.

Revealing their huge milestone to OK! Magazine in a new interview, Junior explained how he and Jasmine, who previously appeared on Celebs Go Dating in 2023, now have a place of their own.

“Yes, we’ve moved into our own little flat together,” he told the magazine.

He then detailed their one-bedroom abode in Surrey, and spoke about how they are currently decorating it.

Junior then gushed about wanting to spend “every day” with his girlfriend and said that they felt “ready” for the next step.

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Growing up, Junior is said to have “hated” being featured in Katie’s photoshoots and TV shows. 

The insider added: “He was just a young boy finding his way in life and wanted to focus on his hobbies and friends. 

“He grew up embarrassed of his mum and it’s hard to shake that.”

Pete paid for Princess and Junior to have a private school so they have had the very best education and they are incredibly bright. 

The youngsters have capitalised on that schooling, with Junior releasing a No1 single and Princess signing a huge beauty deal and launching her own brand.

The source added: “Junior has protected his energy and spirit and Pete is very proud – and relieved – that he hasn’t turned out to be anything like his mum.”

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MOVING ON

In recent months he had been impressed by Katie making changes and was looking after herself.

However, the recent feud has left Junior with a “bad taste in his mouth”, according to the source.

They claimed: “Now, he feels more sorry for her.

“He’s sad about it all. 

“He wants to get on with his life and explore his own path, but he feels like his mum is constantly in the background casting negativity over everything. 

“He thinks she just needs to get over it [not being with his dad] and move on now so everyone can get on with their lives in peace.”

Katie Price’s love life

We take a look back at the highs and lows of Katie Price’s relationship history.

1996-1998: Katie got engaged to Gladiators star Warren Furman – aka Ace – with a £3,000 ring. But their relationship didn’t make it as far as ‘I do’.

1998-2000: Katie described Dane Bowers as ‘the love of her life’ but she broke up with the singer when he allegedly cheated on her.

2001: Footballer Dwight Yorke is the father of Katie’s eldest child Harvey. He has had very little to do with Harvey throughout his life.

2002: Rebounding from Dwight, Katie famously had one night of passion with Pop Idol star Gareth Gates, allegedly taking his virginity.

2002-2004: Katie was dating Scott Sullivan when she entered the jungle for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!. He threatened to “punch Peter’s lights out” when chemistry blossomed between her and Peter Andre.

2004-2009: The jungle romance resulted in Katie marrying Aussie pop star Peter. They had two kids, Junior and Princess, before their bitter split in 2009.

2010-2011: Fresh from her break-up with Peter, Katie enjoyed a whirlwind relationship and marriage with cage fighter Alex Reid. They split 20 months after their Las Vegas wedding.

2011: Katie briefly dated model Danny Cipriani… but it ended as quickly as it begun.

2011-2012: They didn’t speak the same language, but Katie got engaged to Argentinian model Leandro Penna in 2011. He later fled home to South America.

2012-2018: Wedding bells rang once more after Katie met Kieran Hayler in 2013. They had two kids together, Jett and Bunny, before their break-up and divorce.

2018-2019: Katie moved on quickly with Kris Boyson. They had an on-off romance for one year and even got engaged. They split for good in 2019.

2019: Katie was linked to Charles Drury during her on-off relationship with Kris. Charles, who also dated Lauren Goodger, has always denied being in “official relationship” with her.

2020-2023: Car salesman Carl Woods took a shining to Katie in 2020. Their relationship was up and down for three years. They broke up for a final time last year.

2024-present: After weeks of rumours, Katie confirmed her relationship with Married At First Sight star JJ Slater in February this year.

Emmerdale fans saw Ruby Miligan looking ready to take revenge on Manpreet Sharma and Ross Barton over their rekindled fling following a sad exit on the ITV soap

One character looked ready to seek revenge in Emmerdale on Friday night after a betrayal. Just a day after a sad exit on the ITV soap following a discovery, those involved were sparking further outrage.

Ross Barton’s night of passion with Manpreet Sharma was exposed to his on/off girlfriend Steph Miligan this week. While it happened after Steph had cooled things between them, the fact he lied about it left her unable to trust him.

It comes amid Steph actress Georgia Jay taking time away from the show after announcing her pregnancy. Steph left the village on Thursday, with Ross seemingly devastated to have broken her heart.

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He can’t have been that cut up though as on Friday he got steamy with Manpreet yet again on the sofa. This time they were caught though, as the pair were shown locking lips on Manpreet’s doorstep.

As Moira Dingle looked awkwardly towards her nephew Ross, having just been telling Ruby how upset he was for breaking Steph’s heart, Ruby’s face was very telling. She looked furious, but also as if she was plotting something as she silently fumed at Manpreet and Ross.

She then made her intentions clear, while Emmerdale teased she had a “murderous” look on her face in the awkward moment. Moira asked her what she was gonna do, as Ruby declared she wished she hadn’t believed Ross and Manpreet were sorry about Steph.

She simply told her, clearly wanting payback: “Only what they deserve.” So with ruthless Ruby now seemingly targeting both of them, what does she have planned and will Manpreet and Ross regret their latest moment of passion?

Spoilers have teased what Ruby has in store for Manpreet, but it backfires. She ends up snapping and attacks Manpreet after a war of words, with a showdown at the depot.

It seems Ruby targets Manpreet before this and leaves her humiliated in scenes that air next week. So when Manpreet heads to the depot to confront her new enemy, things escalate and it’s not long before the police are called.

Photos show Ruby shoving Manpreet and it seems a fight commences. They end up both being arrested and left in a police cell over night, facing charges of ABH. Left alone to process events, can the pair come to an understanding and put their drama to bed? Or might we be seeing a new village feud forming? Then there’s Ross – might Ruby target him too?

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Jack Osbourne is set to make his small screen return on ITV this weekend, in what will be his first TV appearance since the tragic death of his rock legend father Ozzy

Jack Osbourne is set to return to our screens just days after the heartbreaking loss of his father, Ozzy Osbourne.

This weekend, Jack will make his first TV appearance on ITV since the unfortunate passing of his renowned rockstar father, Ozzy Osbourne, who sadly died at 76 years old on July 22. The 39-year-old television personality, who shot to fame at just 16 alongside his family on MTV’s At Home with the Osbournes, will be participating in the fifth series of ITV’s celebrity cooking competition, Cooking with the Stars, presented by Emma Willis.

In the pre-recorded episode scheduled to air this weekend, Jack will compete against seven other celebrities, hoping to impress the judges and secure the coveted Golden Frying Pan. ITV has assembled an impressive roster of celebrities for the new series, including Ekin-Su, EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy, and former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips, reports the Express.

Viewers will likely already be familiar with the format of the competition – in each episode, the two celebrities with the lowest scores face off in the ultimate cook-off, with one contestant being eliminated immediately.

The stars will need to pull out all the stops to impress the judges if they hope to progress to the next round.

Just last week, Jack, his family and fans worldwide were left devastated by the sudden passing of Ozzy, who had been battling the debilitating disease Parkinson’s for years.

His death occurred just days after he’d completed his final Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning gig in Birmingham, where it all started for Ozzy and his original bandmates.

In 2003, with his renowned wife Sharon Osbourne, 72, by his side, Ozzy was informed that his body carried a rare genetic mutation PARK 2 also known as PRKN2, giving him an early indication that he would eventually face the challenges of Parkinson’s.

While no official cause of death has been announced yet, Ozzy’s loved ones and fans have witnessed his health deteriorate over the years. The rock star even suffered a fall resulting in a terrifying neck and spinal injury back in 2019, leading to the father-of-six undergoing numerous surgeries up until 2023.

Aware that his health was not improving, Ozzy made the tough decision, supported by his family, to perform one last time in his own farewell concert, which was greatly appreciated by his adoring fans.

Cooking with the Stars kicks off on Sunday, August 3 at 8pm on ITV1.

Coronation Street character Lou Michaelis (Farrel Hefarty) left the programme during Wedneday night’s episode of the ITV soap in emotional scenes that played out behind bars

Lou Michaelis bowed out of Coronation Street on Wednesday as she tearfully said goodbye to her children from behind bars – amid calls from fans to bring her back.

The character, played by Farrel Hegarty, has only been on the ITV soap for a matter of months but has had an explosive time of it, with many viewers not wanting her to go. She arrived alongside her husband Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton), who made an enemy of various Weatherfield residents, and in May, he was jailed for the murder of PC Craig Tinker ( Colson Smith ).

Prior to that, a flashback episode confirmed that after Mick had gone to prison for a crime Kit Green committed, and had become an enemy of the policeman in the process. But things were made worse when Mick discovered that Kit and Lou had conceived a baby when he was behind bars, meaning that teenager Brody (Ryan Mulvey) was not his son as he had initially thought.

Shortly after the couple’s debut, viewers were introduced to their daughters Joanie (Savanna Pennigton) and Shanice (Molly Kilduff), and things reached a climax when Mick broke out of prison in an attempt to take back his eldest. A rooftop tussle with Kit ended in a near-fatal stabbing for the police officer whilst Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor) tried to shield Joanie from danger before Mick went back to jail.

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What’s more, another flashback episode had revealed that Lou had put Gary Windass (Mikey North) in a coma when she hit him over the head amid a failed blackmail attempt, and she too was put behind bars. Mick’s final scenes aired last week, and on Wednesday’s edition of soap, Lou had accepted the fact that she was also going to be inside for a long time after Sally refused to loan her the money she would need for top lawyers.

She told the Underworld machinist: “I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m gonna do a decent stretch and I don’t want you bringing the kids to see me anymore. Not regularly, any road. I don’t want them to get used to seeing me in here. In this place.” Through tears, she insisted to Sally: “I just think it’s best I say goodbye to them for now. For all our sakes.”

“It’s gonna be all right though, in a long time. You will get through this,”, Sally tried to reassure her as the pair of them shared a heartfelt parting themselves. Sally vowed to take care of the girls while Lou is behind bars, and the schoolchildren enjoyed one last hug with their mum before they said goodbye. Just after the emotional farewell, Brody also promised his mum that he would be there for his half-sisters.

This is not the first time Sally has been responsible for two girls, as she and ex-husband Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) have Rosie (Helen Flanagan) and Sophie (Brooke Vincent) together. Whilst her own daughters are no longer residing in Weatherfield, some of the storylines included Sally trying to push Rosie into stage school in the years before she started up an affair with her teacher John Stape (Graeme Hawley), and learning to accept her youngest as a lesbian.

Meanwhile, Sally’s second husband Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) is also the father of former regular Faye Windass (Ellie Leach), and even though she was adopted by Anna Windass (Debbie Rush) as a child, he became a constant presence for her throughout her tumultuous teenage years, which saw her at the centre of a violet bullying storyline as well as a secret pregnancy.

At the time of Lou’s debut on Coronation Street, she and her on-screen husband were dubbed as the new versions of Les and Janice Battersby, but only a short while after playing the hairdresser, Farrel vaguely discussed the exit for the first time to The Mirror and other press. She teased what was ahead, while also confirming the fact that she did know from the start she would be leaving after a matter of months, with an exit always on the cards despite some reports.

She explained of why she took on the short-term role, knowing she would only be there for a specific amount of time: “I just think she really appealed to me because she’s the sort of person who’s never had it easy.

“She’s built up a lot of coping mechanisms, where she’s presenting a hard and feisty character with her walls up, and all she’s ever known is these fiery relationships. And probably fiery relationships with a lot of people in her life, which is what makes a character like that so interesting.

“Because she’s a force and irrational. I read scripts and I go, ‘Oh God! What’s she doing now? What’s she saying now?’ Because it’s not a way that I would behave, and because of that, it’s so much fun to play. It’s that desperation to protect that inner circle and because of that, she makes a mess of things. But a character like that is so fun to play, because there’s never a dull moment.”

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Coronation Street spoilers for next week have teased big secrets under threat, a new romance ahead of one exit while another sad exit seems to have been confirmed too

Fans of Coronation Street have plenty to keep an eye on next week, with multiple characters featuring in drama.

There’s a sad goodbye for one family it seems, ahead of another resident soon departing the show. The latter is included in a new romance too, amid a horrifying lie and surprising scenes.

They’re not the only one hiding something though, as Carla Connor, Kevin and Carl Webster and Theo Silverton are all sparking suspicion next week, amid Aadi Alahan’s new plot. To kick things off let’s discuss the exit that appears to be airing next week. Lou Michaelis has been locked up ever since she was exposed for attacking Gary Windass, ahead of the character leaving the show for good.

With Sally Metcalfe caring for her young daughters and teen son Brody also on the cobbles, Sally takes the girls to see their mum while their brother refuses to attend. Lou reveals she plans to plead not guilty and asks for Sally to fund her legal fees, leaving her shocked.

But later in the week, Sally and husband Tim break the news to Brody that Lou has pleaded guilty which means she will likely go to to prison. So she asks for Brody to visit her – but is this her final scenes? Elsewhere her daughters Joanie and Shanice spark concern with Sally and Tim with something they do after their mum’s news.

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Another character soon leaving the show is Aadi. Next week he’s still keeping from Lauren the fact it was his drink spiked with LSD that she accidentally drank, leading to her facing death. Aadi is also acting weird after the shop robbery.

Soon there’s a kiss between Aadi and Lauren as a new romance forms, but when Aadi’s dad Dev Alahan judges Lauren’s past there’s drama. He does try to make amends though, while Aadi is hiding some worrying news when he tells stepmother Bernie Winter that the insurance company are not going to pay them after the robbery.

He reveals how he missed a payment and they won’t get a penny. Soon a confession from Dev leaves Bernie plotting ahead of their wedding, but what will she do? Carla is also hiding something next week amid her supporting her partner Lisa Swain.

After Lisa’s recent turmoil she began therapy sessions, forced to face her past. After the shop robbery we saw the police detective freeze instead of catching the thief.

Carla encourages Lisa to continue with the sessions next week, assuring her she’ll be back on top form in no time while Lisa isn’t so sure. But it’s soon clear Carla is hiding something when at work, Michael Bailey spots something on her laptop screen and is left very intrigued – so what is Carla up to?

Theo is continuing to hide his sexuality from people next week despite his romance with Todd Grimshaw. He bumps into an old friend and makes out Todd is a woman, but there’s more trouble ahead when Noah heads back to the cobbles.

Theo previously revealed Noah was involved in the conversion therapy Theo was forced to endure when he was younger. Noah tells Theo to attend a meeting with him to “save his soul”, and the next day Noah is caught practising conversion therapy on a member of his congregation.

When Todd lashes out the incident is caught on camera and he’s taken in for questioning by the police. Accused of assault, Todd fears the worst but Theo does his best to support him.

Elsewhere, Debbie Webster is still coming to terms with living with dementia, and her change in behaviour continues to alarm her loved ones. When she snaps at a guest at her hotel, she’s filmed by them – only for Ryan Connor to step in to help his friend.

He’s reeling though when Debbie thanks him by kissing him on the lips. Ryan reveals all to Debbie’s partner Ronnie Bailey, leaving him reeling while Debbie is oblivious. Ryan warns Debbie that if it had been anyone else they might not have been so understanding.

Meanwhile, Debbie finds out her brother Carl is in trouble next week and asks how much money he needs. Soon his brother Kevin spots his secret meetings with Fiona, and soon all becomes clear about his schemes and his dodgy dealings at the garage.

When a car is nicked, Kevin tries to stop it but feels unwell. He’s taken to hospital and soon tells Carl he’s fine, only to tell his sibling he knows what’s gone on – leading to them both facing tough questions.

Carl reveals he knows Kevin has lied about his cancer, but will his wife Abi find out the truth? Finally next week, teen Sam Blakeman continues to feel traumatised after recent events with villain Mick – and it soon leads to a row with his cousin Lily Platt when she admits she locked him out of the classroom on purpose.

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Emmerdale spoilers for next week have confirmed huge twists and big decisions, sad hints at what’s ahead and the final goodbye of a tragic character on the ITV soap

There’s big moments ahead on Emmerdale next week, with spoilers teasing sad scenes, twists, and unexpected news.

There’s some potentially life-altering news from one village resident, Charity Dingle, as she makes a decision that could impact her and others. The funeral of murdered Nate Robinson arrives, and the scenes lead to the comeback of a past character after years offscreen.

Robert Sugden is left unnerved by a familiar face, leading to a discovery by someone else. John Sugden is playing the hero again too, while Paddy Kirk must face his fears amid a worrying scene involving his AWOL father Bear.

Back to John, and he makes a decision that could expose him, while Lewis Barton is a success at the café and Nicola King is “blindsided” by something. Let’s kick things off with Charity’s big announcement.

The news could cause havoc for her relationship with her husband Mackenzie Boyd, while it could also impact her family as a whole. Her granddaughter Sarah Sugden is desperate to find a surrogate to carry a child for her, after her devastating health news recently.

After undergoing an operation after being diagnosed with cervical cancer, a complication meant doctors had to perform a hysterectomy. Sarah is now unable to carry a child in the future, with her family keen to help find her a surrogate.

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Charity asks Sarah’s aunt Victoria Sugden if she’ll consider being a surrogate next week, leaving her overwhelmed. Offering her a proposition, she tries to guilt trip her into saying yes by telling her she’s Sarah’s only hope.

But Robert Sugden is horrified by this when his sister tells him all, and when Sarah finds out she’s mortified and fumes at her gran. As Charity and Cain try to keep surrogacy options open, Sarah prepares to give up her hopes of becoming a mum – only for a possibly life-changing decision by Charity.

She impulsively offers to be Sarah’s surrogate leaving Cain furious, already devastated to learn he’s been scammed by a potential surrogate from an agency. Cain raises his concerns about the fact she hasn’t even discussed it with her husband Mack.

Sarah’s uncomfortable when she realises that Charity still hasn’t told Mack about her plans, but will he find out and how will he react? There’s more drama for the Dingles when Cain’s son Nate Robinson’s funeral gets underway.

The character was murdered months ago and his body was dumped on a lake, while only fans know John is the killer. Nate’s funeral brings the return of his grieving mother Cara who wastes no time in slamming Cain for what’s happened.

With Cain and Nate’s wife Tracy still blaming each other for his death, John is worried about the truth coming to light especially as his husband Aaron Dingle, Nate’s cousin, is determined to attend. Aaron and John try to unban the Dingles from the funeral but Tracy won’t budge. Soon there’s a discovery as Tracy learns she’s entitled to Nate’s life insurance, and ahead of the funeral getting under way the following day, the Dingles hold a memorial in the pub.

Cain’s back to fuming at Tracy though, claiming she’s robbed him of a proper goodbye only for Cara to walk in and confront him. As news about the insurance policy comes to light, Cain explodes at his daughter-in-law and refuses to stay away from his son’s funeral.

When DS Walsh arrives at the church on the day of Nate’s farewell, Tracy is unnerved and soon the Dingles show up. An argument ensues but no one detects John’s nerves as he clocks the detective.

Watching the chaos unfold and knowing it’s his fault, he gets emotional and appeals for a truce – only to find himself being asked to read the eulogy, of his own victim. As the pressure gets to him and he remembers what he’s done, will he end up confessing all? Later in the week he’s reaching out to a helpline again but could this backfire?

Someone is onto him, as his brother Robert lets it be known he doesn’t trust him at all. When the date, Owen, who spiked him recently shows up at the surgery, Robert is stunned to see John throwing him out and thanks him. But later in the week Liam Cavanagh realises Owen is on his list of call-outs.

Also next week, Lewis proves to be a hit at the café with a new menu but Nicola is furious knowing Brenda is still reaping the benefits, despite leaving for her cruise months ago. But she’s soon left blindsided, so what has she uncovered?

We also see Bear again next week after he fled the village amid some odd behaviour. Ahead of the show revealing what’s going on with him, we see the character in a random field and it’s clear he can’t feel as though he can reach out to his son Paddy.

Speaking of Paddy, he’s still struggling after being attacked by a dog. Paddy calls in sick at the vet, too scared to treat the dogs coming in as he’s left in a panic.

Soon he opens up to stepson Vinny Dingle about what’s going on, after his meeting with Vinny’s friendly dog Chip. Finally next week, Jacob lets some news slip – but who is it too and what is it about?

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This Morning star Vanessa Feltz has opened up on life since her split from partner Ben Ofoedu in 2023

This Morning star Vanessa Feltz has made a sad admission after her split from her partner.

The 63-year-old broadcaster initially tied the knot with surgeon Michael Kurer back in 1983, before their marriage ended in divorce in 2000. Together they welcomed daughters Allegra and Saskia, and now have four grandchildren.

Vanessa later got engaged to musician Ben Ofoedu in 2006. Despite initially planning to wed the following year, the couple remained engaged throughout their time together without getting married.

In February 2023, Vanessa revealed that she and Ben had called time on their relationship.

Shortly after their separation, Vanessa opened up on This Morning about coping with the split, reports Wales Online.

“People have been amazing. Absolutely amazing, and of course it helps a lot,” she told presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby at the time.

“I can’t sleep at all, so reading thousands and thousands of messages from lovely people on Instagram is something to do in the night.”

She added: “When you have to end a relationship it’s very hard. I’ve had what feels like millions of messages from so, so many people going through it.

“I wouldn’t want to minimise in any way what it’s like when you’re heartbroken. It’s horrible.”

More than two years later, Vanessa has provided a fresh insight into her life post-split, where she made a sad admission.

During an interview with Radio Times, Vanessa was quizzed about who has control over the television remote in her household.

She candidly replied: “I live on my own these days. I’ve been out every night for two years and five months.

“There have only been maybe five nights where it’s been me in front of the TV with my dinner on a tray, because I don’t want to be at home, eating alone.”

Vanessa currently presents her self-titled Channel 5 daytime talk show, which was advertised as a rival to ITV favourite Loose Women.

Yet, the programme has come under fire recently, racking up nearly 2,000 Ofcom complaints following an episode that sparked controversy over allegedly “misleading” content regarding breastfeeding.

This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am. Vanessa Feltz’s full interview can be read in the upcoming issue of Radio Times

Neighbours cast member Annie Jones has taken to social media to document her final journey to Ramsay Street as she films scenes as Jane Harris for the last ever episdoe

Neighbours legend Annie Jones has taken to social media to post a selfie from her last journey to Ramsay Street.

The 58-year-old actress plays Jane Harris in the long-running Australian soap which is coming to an end for the second time.

Annie logged into her Instagram page to share a snap in the car which she captioned: “On our way to Ramsay. St for the LAST time.”

Unsurprisingly, her emotional update was inundated with supportive message from fans who are heartbroken that the show is ending.

One fan penned: “So sad it is ending again. Enjoy your last day of filming and I really hope it will be saved again and come back. I have watched it since the beginning and I’m 72 now and not ashamed to say I love it. So going to miss you all, I watch it at 5.30 like the old days. Hope you all find work again but still hope Neighbours will get saved.”

Another added: “That is so sad, sending best wishes to all of you wonderful cast and crew who have given us so much through our favourite show. This cannot be the end #saveneighbours.”

A third person agreed: “Let’s really really hope it is not goodbye forever,it is too good a show not to be saved, thank you and all the cast and crew over the years for giving us fans so much joy when watching.”

A fourth person wrote: “This is so sad. I’ve watched right from the beginning. Still hoping somewhere it will be picked up xx.”

It was announced earlier this year that Neighbours had been axed just two years after moving to Amazon Freevee.

The daytime TV staple was saved by the streaming platform in 2022 just months after its finale aired on Channel 5, who had axed it earlier that year.

In late 1985, original producers Seven Network dropped it after eight months due to poor ratings.

However, ival channel Network 10 saw potential and it returned two months later, with a huge publicity campaign and introduction of mega stars Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Guy Pearce as new teenage characters Charlene, Scott and Mike.

Kylie and Jason returned for the finale on Channel 5 in 2022 but they will not appear in the last episode of the Amazon Freevee era, it has been confirmed.

The last episode is set to air in December and shoe producer Jason Herbison has previously opened up about what to expect for the last instalment.

“I’ve already written it, and I would say that I definitely am not going to try and compete with that finale’, he told Back to the Bay, noting the 2022 episode.

“I haven’t picked up the phone to Jason [Donovan] and Kylie [Minogue] and Guy [Pierce] again. I’ve left them alone, but it will be very similar in tone.

“I think it’s a very warm, hopeful tone, but it’s also a little bit different. There are things about it that I think might remind people of the previous finale, but it’s also very different.

Neighbours is available to stream on Amazon Freevee

Emmerdale stars Lisa Riley and Natalie J Robb have teased ’emotional’ scenes are on the way following a sad twist that has hit the Dingles, with ‘amazing’ performances ahead

There’s said to be “emotional” and powerful Emmerdale scenes on the way, as a sad twist continues to rock one family.

Lisa Riley and Natalie J Robb spoke exclusively to The Mirror recently, and teased some big moments ahead. Mandy Dingle actress Lisa revealed scenes recently filmed gave her “goosebumps” with her in awe of two of her co-stars and their heartbreaking performances.

In the scenes yet to air there will be “mixed emotions” for a number of characters, with Lisa hinting the scenes will give viewers “goosebumps”. Just weeks ago it was confirmed to the Dingles that Cain Dingle’s son Nate Robinson was dead.

The family found out he’d been murdered and dumped in a lake, where his body was for months before being uncovered. In a cruel twist the family believed he’d cut them all off, with them speaking badly of him for abandoning his daughter Frankie.

Now fingers are being pointed at villagers with suspects everywhere, while fans know it was John Sugden that killed him and then covered it up. The cast recently filmed Nate’s funeral, with devastating scenes on the way.

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Lisa spilled: “The funeral is so emotional. It was amazing. There are two performance that when you sit and watch them, and we know the script, we know what is happening, but then you see your colleagues perform… I got goosebumps.

“We love that as the Dingles, when someone does a good storyline you go, ‘you knocked that out of the park tonight’. It’s so nice and you see that, the Dingles will be coming together.”

Moira Dingle actress Natalie teased “heavy” scenes as the plot continues. She shared of the funeral and what’s ahead: “There’s emotional scenes. There’s some really heavy scenes ahead too.

“There’s scenes of confusion, scenes of anger, you get a lot of mixed emotions. But that’s Emmerdale isn’t it. That’s soaps for you.” Amy Walsh recently told us that her character Tracy, Nate’s wife, will soon unite with Cain to find out who killed him.

Amy told us: “Tracy and Cain do a little list together of who it could it be. We have ruled out some people we know.” Asked about John, Amy teased: “That was left on a bit of a cliffhanger actually. He’s the next name on the list…”

Before we get to see the dynamic duo figuring things out, there’s some “feisty” and “nasty” moments. Amy warned: “Tracy is feisty. The stuff she gets away with doing to Cain, I was nervous on set! I can’t believe I’m doing this to Cain Dingle!

“But it’s all brilliant, there’s such brilliant scenes. It gets really nasty between us and then there’s a really nice arc in the story eventually, where things will become a bit clearer. I can’t say too much but there is a lot to look out for.”

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Greece is famous for its stunning islands and one in particular has been a favourite with holidaymakers since the ’70s – but despite people flocking there, businesses are struggling

Despite being one of the most photographed islands in Greece, thanks to its awe-inspiring beauty and mesmerising sunsets, local businesses are grappling with challenges, according to a local tour operator.

Greece is renowned for its myriad of scenic islands. With a total of 6,000 islands and islets, 227 of which are inhabited, it’s a paradise for travellers.

The stunning beaches, secluded coves and caves, significant archaeological sites and breathtaking landscapes draw millions of tourists annually. One particular destination has been a favourite among holidaymakers since the ’70s, regularly attracting families, friends and couples to its dazzling white-washed houses and spectacular hilltop views of the surrounding azure waters.

Last year was no exception.

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However, a local from the volcanic island of Santorini has raised concerns that despite the influx of visitors, businesses are struggling due to under capacity. Gianluca Chimenti, a local tour operator who has resided on the island for 18 years, claims that while the streets are teeming with people during the day, come nightfall, the place turns into a ghost town.

Greece, amid a holiday hotspot renaissance, is wrestling with the dilemma of welcoming a surge in tourists while preserving the quality of life for locals. During peak season, crowds of up to 17,000 cruise ship passengers descend daily on the island, flocking to Fira and Oia, renowned for its stunning sunsets.

Santorini, which has earned the nickname ‘Instagram Island’ thanks to its breathtaking views and photogenic avenues, is proving irresistible for globetrotters.

By nightfall, the narrow lanes and scenic balconies are swamped to an almost stifling degree by snap-happy travellers. However, tranquility is restored post-sunset as they retreat to their vessels. Despite social media being awash with footages suggesting otherwise, Chimenti told CNN that these portrayals are inaccurate.

“The problem is that the social media are showing something completely different from what is the reality,” he insisted. “The truth is that the island is empty. Right now is like never before, it’s the worst season ever.”

He reveals distressing figures indicating “the hotels right now are more or less under 30% of a normal season,” also highlighting that other trades, like eateries, across the island are feeling the pinch.

In Chimenti’s view, potential visitors eager to explore off-peak or genuinely unwind there are being deterred by the mythical image of excess congestion. He said: “Over-tourism doesn’t exist. What I see is a lack of structures.”

Chimenti said that more strategic measures were needed regarding tourist destinations. “Santorini has one of the most important archaeological sites right now in Europe,” he claimed.

“Why are cruise ships not organising tours to the archaeological sites? If you split the people in three parts of the island, so at different times they are doing multiple things, they have time to enjoy and you will never have crowds in any part of the island.”

Hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer were forced to reveal that one of their guests, Yungblud, would not be appearing on the Channel 4 show

Sunday Brunch experienced an unexpected shake-up after a guest had to cancel their appearance due to medical advice.

The popular Channel 4 programme was back on the telly on Sunday (June 15), serving up its usual mix of culinary delights, banter and tunes. Presenters Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer were joined by a fresh set of celebs.

During the episode, the duo engaged in conversation with stars such as Josh Groban, Gabriel Howell, Tom Hughes, Yinka Bokinni, and Lesley Joseph, while chart-topping sensation AJ Tracey delivered a musical performance.

However, singer Yungblud was notably absent from the line-up, having been forced to withdraw from the show following his doctor’s orders.

“YUNGBLUD sadly isn’t here,” Tim announced. He elaborated: “He was going to be on last week’s show and he was ill. Then he was going to be on this week’s show and he’s ill again.”, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Simon contributed: “He’s sent us a sick note Tim. A little handwritten sick note.”

Tim then presented Yungblud’s forthcoming album, Idols, which featured a handwritten note on the reverse.

As Simon read out the note, he conveyed: “In summary, he said, ‘Dear Tim and Simon, I regret to inform you that I Yungblud will not be able to appear on your show this Sunday again. Doctors are insisting I spend the week horizontal.'”.

Simon disclosed: “He’s got tonsils,” before resuming with Yungblud’s note: “Enclosed is a £20 note in the hope that you will shamelessly promote my album that comes out this Friday, it’s really good.”

Last week saw Yungblud bow out, with pop and Indie sensation Jerub stepping in at the eleventh hour to fill the void.

Taking a seat for a chat on the couch with the hosts, Jerub admitted it had been a “tight squeeze” managing to pencil in his studio appearance, but he jumped at the chance when approached, eager to “make it work.”

Sunday Brunch airs every Sunday at 10am on Channel 4.

Race Across the World paid tribute to a former contestant at the end of tonight’s episode, after it was revealed that Sam Gardiner has died aged 24 in a car crash

Race Across the World has honoured a past contestant following their untimely passing. The emotional tribute came at the close of Wednesday’s episode for 24-year-old Sam Gardiner, who passed away this week.

When the end credits began to roll, the viewers were met with a touching tribute to the series two adventurer. Displayed alongside Sam’s photo, the message read: “In loving memory of Sam Gardiner, 2000 to 2025.”

Fans of the hit BBC travel show expressed their sorrow on X (formerly Twitter), with one posting: “They gave Sam Gardiner an end card. Sad.” Another shared: “The tribute to Sam Gardiner [sad face],” and one more added: “Rest in peace to Sam Gardiner, who took part in series 2 with his Mum, Jo, back in 2020.” A fourth viewer noted: “Lovely tribute to Sam at the end,” while another wrote: “Rest in peace Sam.”

Sam tragically died in a car crash on Sunday (June 1), as confirmed by his family, reports Plymouth Live. His mother Jo, who was his teammate on the 2019 series, and father Andrew offered a heartfelt statement: “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Sam in a terrible accident.

“We hold on to the beautiful memories of him, even though words can’t fully do justice to how much light and joy he brought into our world. Sam was adored by his family. As a son, brother and nephew, he was loyal, funny and fiercely protective.”

Sources revealed that after participating in Race Across the World, the experience “opened his eyes to the wonder of adventure and travel”. A heartwarming post was later made on Instagram by the official BBC travel series account, honouring Sam and Jo’s memorable journey from Mexico to Argentina.

“We are all deeply saddened to hear the tragic news about Sam, who died this week following a car accident,” the post read. The tribute expressed how evident it was to those who met him and viewers alike, just how life-changing and significant the journey had been for Sam and his mum, Jo.

The homage was wrapped up with: “Since filming, both Sam and Jo have been an integral part of the Race Across the World cast family and on behalf of us all from the BBC, production and the rest of the cast, we would like to extend our deepest condolences.”

Sam and mum Jo were unable to compete in the final leg of the race after they ran out of money. However, Sam had described his time on Race Across the World as a “life-changing” experience.

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The surfing spot of Mawgan Porth in Cornwall has seen a number of celebrities move in, with prices soaring as bungalows are converted into holiday homes and mansions are built up the side of hills

A quaint beachside village, now known as ‘Hollywood on Sea’, has become a magnet for celebrities, causing concern among locals about being priced out due to the surge in holiday home conversions.

Stars like Cate Blanchett and Jason Statham have snapped up properties in Mawgan Porth, a serene former fishing village in Cornwall that’s now a hotspot for the rich and famous. The once tranquil surfing spot is witnessing a property transformation, with bungalows being turned into second homes and luxury mansions cropping up along the hillside.

While some local entrepreneurs welcome the influx of wealthy newcomers, not all residents are pleased with the town’s evolving character. Cate Blanchett, the Oscar-winning star from Lord of the Rings, is said to have been the pioneer celebrity to invest in the village’s real estate.

Following her lead, action hero Jason Statham acquired a home there, and they’ve been joined by other luminaries such as Imogen Stubbs, Jamie Dornan of Fifty Shades of Grey fame, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, and the actor-cum-gastronome Stanley Tucci.

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Locals lament that their idyllic area has been ‘ruined’ and resembles a ‘building site’, with property prices soaring to ‘unaffordable levels’. John Bradley, a retired builder who has resided in the town with his wife Barbara, 77, for 19 years, expressed discontent: “If you look across the road, five of the seven bungalows are holiday homes and do you think we’re happy with that? People lived in one for 30 years and moved out of the country.

“This guy bought it and as soon as he comes in he wants to take the roof off and put another roof on it. I gave him my views straight away. There’s a place down the road which is rented out for £7,500. It’s just ridiculous. It’s not even in keeping.”

Mawgan Porth’s picturesque seafront has become a hotspot for multi-million pound developments, luring celebrities and the wealthy to its shores. Central to the high-end property scene is a five-bedroom eco-home under construction by a Hollywood actress following her successful application to demolish the £1.6 million cottage she acquired with her playwright spouse Andrew Upton.

Photographs reveal a cluster of ‘Californian’ style abodes that have replaced the traditional Cornwall cottages in an area once dubbed ‘Cornwall’s best kept secret’, nestled between Padstow and Newquay. Residents have voiced concerns that the village is being overwhelmed by holiday homeowners, leaving it eerily deserted during the off-season.

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John, an 81 year old B&B owner, takes a stand against the rise of holiday lets, pointing out they aren’t subject to the same stringent rules. He worries that such upscale makeovers could encourage similar transformations among neighbours, potentially altering the face of the community and questioned whether the local council should intervene more.

“The only people benefiting from these second homes are the builders and gardeners. It keeps certain local people in work so in that way it’s good but we have lost the community. I understand that when the top end of the earners have money, the most sensible place to put it is in accommodation,” he said.

“There’s no doubt about it, it’s safer than anywhere else, and any returns are going to be better than investing anywhere else. But it means that places like this become an empty shell and that is very sad. I would like to see celebrities contribute more to the community. I think locals are being priced out.

“We’ve got a humble little bungalow, but every time someone comes and buys one, they knock it down and build some kind of monstrosity. I think it’s losing its character because there is a lot of money coming in.”

He enjoyed the tranquillity of winter, confessing: “I don’t mind it too much because I like the quiet. It seems a waste, but round here it’s been like that. It is very holiday home-ish. It seems like they’re taking away the character. I know everything has to get modern but that’s not what we moved here for.”

Not everyone is as down about the fortunes of Mawgan Porth and the arrival of the A-Lister cash. Some locals embrace the change.

Debbie, a retired local, said: “Lived here 20-odd years. It doesn’t bother me. There are couples and families living in the posh bit. If we moved our house would become a holiday home. There aren’t many bungalows left now but they were all like this. “There aren’t many places to work here for young people to move in and get jobs.

“Jobs are poorly paid so there is no way you can afford a house. It’s a lovely place as long as nothing else gets built up.”

Stuart Kirk, who runs Betty’s general store, suggested that Cate Blanchett’s situation was not an isolated case and that the situation is a complex one.

“Because she’s a celebrity everybody latches onto it. It happens in every village around Cornwall, people buying up homes. So many houses have been bought up for stupid money. An old client of ours sold her house for £900,000 and somebody literally just bought it and flattened it and built something else in its place,” he said.

“It was just a three-bedroom house. It’s not specific to this area; it’s happening all over Cornwall. I grew up in the area. I’ve owned this shop for 21 years now but when I first bought it in 2003 the houses were too expensive then anyway. It’s because of the location.”

When it comes to the village today, he still sees a lot tying the locals together.

“We do have a very strong community here. You can come down here on a winter’s evening and see a lot of lights on. It’s surprising how many people do live up there,” Stuart said.

“But if they are holiday homes, they’re always occupied. If you speak to any holiday home owner around here, they’re always booked up. There is always somebody here; it’s not like it’s going to be left empty for three months and we’re going to be turned into a ghost town.”