4 weeks agoNews TopicsComments Off on Highest earning daytime TV host revealed as star ‘banks £568k’ despite only appearing on 99 episodes in 2024
DAYTIME telly queen Lorraine Kelly’s fortune topped £4million last year — but has appeared in only 99 out of 173 episodes of her show since.
Assets for the 64-year-old’s company Albatel include £3.1million cash in the bank, according to latest accounts.
RexDaytime TV queen Lorraine Kelly’s fortune topped £4million last year[/caption]
RexDaytime newcomer Cat Deeley is thought to be worth around £13million[/caption]
They show Lorraine paid £108,000 tax for the year to December 2023, suggesting she earned £568,000
Fans often joke online about how often other presenters step in for the star, who has explained she needs time off to care for her sick mother.
The sums cement Scot Lorraine’s position as one of the most powerful women in broadcasting and puts her comfortably ahead of ITV top earners including Ruth Langsford and Alison Hammond.
Loose Women star Ruth, 63, saw her pot fall from £3.3million to £1.9million after taking on less TV work.
This Morning’s Alison Hammond’s showbiz stock is booming, but it has still had little impact on her accounts, showing a balance of £139,000 — up just £6,000.
Co-host Dermot O’Leary does not bank his earnings through a limited company, but in 2021 was estimated to be worth £2.7million.
Daytime newcomer Cat Deeley is thought to be worth around £13million, with an ITV salary of £550.000.
However her fragrance brand, e11even, has gone into the red with accounts showing £76.000 debts.
RexRuth Langsford saw her pot fall from £3.3million to £1.9million[/caption]
RexThis Morning’s Alison Hammond was up just £6k on last year[/caption]
4 weeks agoNews TopicsComments Off on Sabrina Carpenter back on with Saltburn actor Barry Keoghan as she dominates UK charts
SHE has gone to No1 with the second fastest-selling album of the year, but that’s not the only thing Sabrina Carpenter has to celebrate.
The Espresso singer is back together with her actor boyfriend Barry Keoghan following a lovers’ tiff earlier this month.
PASabrina Carpenter is back together with her actor boyfriend Barry Keoghan following a lovers’ tiff earlier this month[/caption]
GettyBarry singled out sexy track Bed Chem as his favourite tune[/caption]
Her album Short N’ Sweet shot to the top of the charts yesterday with seven-day sales of 89,000 in the UK, while Taste became her third tune of the year to top the singles charts.
In fact she occupies all three top spots, with Please Please Please at No 2 and Espresso at No 3.
And it’s clear Barry has been listening to her latest record after they decided to give their romance another shot, as he singled out sexy track Bed Chem as his favourite tune.
He wrote on Instagram: “Bed Chem my fave — just sayin’ m’darlin @sabrinacarpenter.”
A source told me: “Sabrina has been ridiculously busy over the last few months and it put tension on their relationship. Tempers frayed and they had a row and split.
“But they quickly came to their senses and realised that what they have was not worth throwing away.
“They are back together and really happy.”
I’m not surprised Barry is keen on Bed Chem, given that’s the one in which she celebrates his prowess in the bedroom.
On the track, she sings: “Are you free next week? I’d bet we’d have really good bed chem. And I bet we’d both arrive at the same time. And I bet the thermostat’s set at six-nine. And I bet it’s even better than in my head.”
Most of the other tracks are about her ex Shawn Mendes — so perhaps best to skip those, Barry.
The actor also had a great week after it was revealed he had been cast in the Peaky Blinders film opposite Cillian Murphy.
They will shoot the movie later this year and it is expected to come out on Netflix in 2025.
Meanwhile Sabrina kicks off her headline tour of North America next month, which will stretch through until the end of November.
That might stop them from seeing each other much this year, but it seems they are firmly back on track.
But next month they have a whole new arena in which to take each other on – going head-to-head for the most popular celebrity wine served at the National Television Awards.
GettyGary Barlow and Kylie Minogue are no strangers to battling it out in the charts[/caption]
Kylie launched her plonk in 2020, while Gary released his in October 2021
The stars are stocking the O2 Arena’s VIP bars with their own branded booze for the bash, after each landing deals with show promoters.
Spinning Around singer Kylie launched her plonk in 2020, while Gary released his in October 2021.
According to reports, Kylie’s bottles, which are stocked in supermarkets across the country, racked up a staggering £35million in sales in 2022 alone.
While it’s unlikely either of them will be at The O2 for the swanky ceremony next month, if Kylie does attend you can bet she won’t be holding a glass of her rival’s booze.
Previously talking about her love of her own-brand vino, the star revealed she had not tried any other celebrity booze because she loves her own so much.
In 2025, Kylie will branch out into producing non-alcoholic tinnies, while later this year Gary will return to our screens on ITV with a new travel show about South America and covering his love of good food and wine.
May the best tipple win.
‘SWISS HAVE VISION
THE Eurovision Contest will take place in Basel, Switzerland, after the city saw off competition from Geneva.
The news was announced yesterday along with an important diary date – May 17, 2025 – for the grand final.
ReutersNemo won the event in Sweden with their song The Code[/caption]
Two semi-finals will also take place at the St. Jakobshalle arena on May 13 and 15, with tickets going on sale later in the year.
Switzerland won the honour of hosting in May when non-binary star Nemo won the event in Sweden with their song The Code.
OLIVIA PLUCKS A PARTRIDGE
OLIVIA RODRIGO and Louis Partridge looked painfully cool as they made their red carpet debut as a couple.
We exclusively revealed they were an item last October, but they waited until Thursday night to go public with their romance, during an event at the 81st Venice Film Festival.
RexOlivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge looked painfully cool as they made their red carpet debut as a couple[/caption]
The Drivers License singer supported British heart-throb Louis at the premiere of his Apple TV+ series Disclaimer, which also stars Cate Blanchett and will officially launch in October.
She is currently on a break from her hugely successful Guts world tour, but will pick things up again in a fortnight for the Asia leg.
It looks like the busy lovebirds are making the most of their time together while they can.
LANA’S A ’GATOR DATER
LANA DEL REY has been snapped up by an alligator tour guide.
The singer performed at Reading and Leeds Festivals over the weekend and now it’s been revealed she flew over from the States with a new special man in her life, Jeremy Dufrene.
jeremy.dufrene/InstagramLana Del Ray with a new special man in her life, Jeremy Dufrene[/caption]
They have known each other for years, after she took one of the wildlife tours he runs in Louisiana, and they are now rumoured to be dating.
A TikToker spotted them walking hand-in-hand at Leeds Festival and another fan says they saw Lana dining with Jeremy in London earlier in the month.
Not a lot is known about him, but he is said to have worked at a chemical plant before setting up as a guide in Louisiana’s wildlife-rich swamps and marshes.
Lana actually gave a clue about their relationship back in May, seemingly calling him “my guy”, when she posted an Insta- gram with the caption: “Family w my guy @jeremy.dufrene @codyjay.”
Most stars solely date other A-listers, so I’m very entertained indeed with Lana’s unusual choice of bloke.
They’re not an obvious match, but at least she’ll be able to get free boat rides when she next visits.
ZEN OUT OF TEN FOR NIC
NICOLE SCHERZINGER gets back into the zen zone as she does a yoga pose back home in Hawaii.
Alongside snaps posted on Instagram, she wrote: “Seated on ancient lava, I connect with the roots of my ancestors – embracing a legacy etched in volcanic stone and timeless heritage.”
Nicole Scherzinger gets back into the zen zone as she does a yoga pose back home in Hawaiiinstagram/@nicolescherzingerNicole is enjoying some rest and relaxation ahead of a gruelling stint in Sunset Boulevard on Broadwayinstagram/@nicolescherzinger
If you say so, Nic.
The star is enjoying some rest and relaxation ahead of a gruelling stint in Sunset Boulevard on Broadway, which will kick off next month.
The Pussycat Dolls star will reprise her leading role as Norma Desmond in the show, following a sold out run in the West End last year.
If you didn’t get a chance to catch her jaw-dropping performance, you’ll soon be able to hear it.
The official cast recording of the soundtrack from its run at London’s Savoy Theatre will be released on October 25.
4 weeks agoNews TopicsComments Off on Adidas release women’s US Open kit that ‘looks like a wet suit’ as fans say ‘aren’t they awkward to play in?’
FANS have slammed the kit that female Adidas athletes are wearing at the US Open.
Tennis fans have likened the outfit to a wetsuit, while others have been left confused by the sleeves on the bold dress.
GettyFans have slammed Adidas’ US Open tennis dress[/caption]
GettyTennis fans have concerns over the design of the dress[/caption]
AdidasThe dress retails for £170 on the Adidas website[/caption]
Adidas released their new Pro Aeroready long-sleeve premium dress just in time for the season’s final Grand Slam.
The dress, which retails for £170, offers up an unusual design that sees three-quarter length sleeves paired with armpit cut-outs in a purple, black and white colour-way.
With temperatures at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York expected to be upwards of 28 degrees Celsius during the tournament, some fans are even concerned that the dress could hamper the performance of the players.
On social media one fan claimed that Adidas should be “ashamed” of their new dress after watching Jessica Pegula advance through to the second round against Shelby Rogers while wearing the outfit.
They wrote: “Congrats to Jess Pegula on her WIN! However, Adidas should be ashamed of themselves for offering this Kit to Jessica for the US Open!
“In all my years of watching Tennis, this is most awful! I have trouble even watching action on court! All my eyes track are the Hideous Bat Wings!”
While other fans questioned if the sleeves could impact a players’ performance.
Asking: “I don’t understand the sleeves on the Adidas kit at the US Open? Aren’t they awkward to play in given how hot it is in New York?”.
With a second adding: “Wtf is this Adidas women’s US Open dress? Not only is it ugly, it looks incredibly constricting and uncomfortable.
“And don’t even get me started on the horrendous tan lines those ladies, who play in the daytime, are going to end up with. 0/10 Do not recommend.”
Others slammed the general design of the dress with one writing: “Pegula at least had the sense to ditch that Adidas wet suit/tennis kit for her match yesterday. How is Elina Svitolina still wearing that hideous thing?”.
And another took aim at the cut-out armpit design, posting: “Hey Adidas, this cold armpit look on the ladies’ US Open kits ain’t it”.
Adidas’ website claims that the dress is ventilated to keep players dry during their matches.
While they also say that a “mesh back panel” helps players to stay cool with ventilation during the heat.
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4 weeks agoNews TopicsComments Off on Sky Sports News broadcast interrupted by rubber genitalia as fans say ‘transfer deadline day is back’
SKY SPORTS’ Deadline Day broadcast was interrupted by a fan holding rubber genitalia.
Reporter Kaveh Solhekol was stood outside Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge when the incident occurred.
Sky Sports was interrupted by a fan holding rubber genitalia
The journalist was giving viewers an update on Jadon Sancho’s potential move to the Blues from Manchester United when a fan wandered behind him.
He reached into his pocket and appeared to pull out a sex toy from his pocket.
The man stood directly behind Solhekol and waved it towards the camera.
Sky Sports then cut the live feed to Chelsea and returned to the studio.
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4 weeks agoNews TopicsComments Off on Bukayo Saka delivers hilarious four-word response to Sky Sports reporter amid Raheem Sterling Arsenal transfer link
BUKAYO SAKA delivered a hilarious four-word response to Sky Sports while driving past the on-scene crew.
SkySportsBukayo Saka asked Sky Sports journalist Gary Cotterill about any Arsenal transfers[/caption]
GettySaka was keen to find out Arsenal’s potential business[/caption]
The Gunners are expected to make at least one signing on deadline day.
The club are in talks to sign goalkeeper Neto from Bournemouth on loan following Aaron Ramsdale‘s exit to Southampton.
Raheem Sterling is also a potential incoming to the Emirates as he faces an uncertain future at Chelsea.
Arsenal’s squad are also keen to find out who is coming to the club before the window slams shut.
One player who was keen to discover the club’s latest news was Saka.
The forward drove past Sky Sports journalist Gary Cotterill and delivered a brilliant four-word quip.
He joked: “Who are we signing?”
Fans loved the moment as they reacted on social media.
InstagramMatilda Freeman played Summer Spellman on Coronation Street for three years[/caption]
ITVThe character was introduced in 2017, coming to live with Billy after her adoptive father’s death[/caption]
Instagram/flowersbytildaMatilda now has a whole new career as a florist[/caption]
Since departing Corrie, she has followed a passion outside acting while maintaining her on-screen career.
The former soap star is now a florist, with a dedicated Instagram account showcasing her flowers.
Her account’s bio reads: “UK based florist & gardening lover, all flowers sourced from my own garden…”
Matilda has also changed up her hair colour since her time working on Corrie.
She ditched her blonde locks on the show for darker shades such as black and red at different points in time.
However, the character was introduced as the adoptive daughter to Drew (Tom Godwin), a former flame of Billy’s.
After Drew’s death from complications caused by cancer, the young woman was placed in the care of Billy and his then-partner Todd Grimshaw (Bruno Langley/Gareth Pierce).
In 2020, it was announced that Harriet Bibby would take over the role following Matilda’s decision to exit.
Matilda said at the time: “I’d like to say thank you to my second family, the cast, crew and viewers who have supported me during my time on the cobbles.
“After three and a half lovely years I felt it was time for a change and I’m excited to be starting that next chapter with a new role.”
In addition, she previously revealed on Instagram: “When you work at Corrie you’re under a contract which means you can’t work on anything else while you’re there – so it was quite limiting.”
It comes as viewers saw Matilda in TV comedy-drama Passenger, which aired earlier this year.
Broadchurch star Andrew Buchan, who played Mark Latimer, penned the scripts.
Soap characters who've been recast
Soap operas are staple viewing for many people, but even some of the most famous characters have been played by different actors. Here are some examples from over the years.
Tracy Barlow: Kate Ford took on the role of Corrie legend Tracy Barlow in 2002. Before Kate, three other actresses had played Tracy – most notably Dawn Acton from 1988 to 1999.
Nick Tilsley: Ben Price has been playing Gail’s oldest child in 2009, but the former Footballers’ Wives star is the third actor to take on the part.
Sarah Platt: Although Tina O’Brien debuted as Sarah Platt in 1999, she is the third actress who has played the iconic role of Sarah Platt.
David Platt: Completing the line-up of Gail’s children, David was initially played by Thomas Ormson for a decade before Jack P. Shepherd took over.
Daniel Osbourne: For almost a decade, the role of Ken Barlow’s son Daniel has been portrayed by actor Rob Mallard. Before Rob joined, two other actors had previously played Daniel.
Bethany Platt: Fans know Lucy Fallon as Bethany nowadays but before her, three other actresses had stepped into the character’s shoes.
Kirk Sutherland: Before Andy Whyment took on the role of Kirk, he played by an uncredited actor in his very first appearance.
Todd Grimshaw: Gareth Pierce stepped into the role of Todd back in 2020, becoming the second performer to play this part.
Summer Spellman: Harriet Bibby became the second actress to play Summer, taking over the role from Matilda Freeman in 2020.
Ryan Connor: Ryan Prescott currently plays the long-running character, but Ben Thompson and Sol Heras had earlier portrayed the role.
Martin Fowler: Although Martin was the first baby born on-screen in EastEnders, he hasn’t always been played by the same person. His current portrayer, James Bye, is the third actor to star as the character.
Peter Beale: Seven actors have portrayed Ian Beale’s elder son, with the current actor, Thomas Law, in his second stint as the character.
Ben Mitchell: Ben has been played by a total of six actors – with Max Bowden bowing out of the role in March 2024.
Bobby Beale: Before Clay Milner Russell, Ian’s younger son had been played by four other actors.
Freddie Slater: Bobby’s best mate, Freddie Slater, had been previously played by twins Alex and Tom Kilby before Bobby Brazier took over in 2022.
Chelsea Fox: Former Coronation Street actress Zaraah Abrahams took over the role of Chelsea in 2020. The character had been first played by Tiana Benjamin from 2006 to 2010.
Lauren Branning: Jacqueline Jossa took on the role of Lauren in 2010, succeeding Madeline Duggan who’d played her from 2006 to 2010.
Johnny Carter: Johnny has been played by three actors since debuting in 2013 – most recently, Charlie Suff has taken on the role.
The show follows former Met Police Detective Riya Ajunwa, played by Wunmi Mosaku.
Fellow former Corrie stars Debbie Rush (Anna Windass) and Jack James Ryan (Jacob Hay) also appear in Passenger.
Coronation Street airs on ITV and is available to watch on ITVX.
InstagramMatilda has opted for darker hair colours in recent years[/caption]
ITVShe ultimately left the role of Summer in 2020, after over three years[/caption]
4 weeks agoNews TopicsComments Off on Katie Price’s ‘lost’ £45m fortune to be investigated in new documentary – as friends from her past tell all on spending
KATIE Price’s ‘lost’ £45m fortune will be investigated in a new documentary, with friends from her past telling all on her out-of-control spending.
Channel 5 has now greenlit an hour-long programme, Katie Price: Where Did The Money Go? from ITN Productions, set to air next Sunday.
The show will delve into the rise and fall of one of Britain’s most talked-about figures, who rubbed shoulders with royalty, married celebrities, and graced red carpets worldwide.
But now, her fortune has vanished, leaving her to repay tax debts through her OnlyFans account, with creditors and ex-partners demanding payment.
The programme traces Katie’s journey from humble beginnings to her explosive debut on the glamour modelling scene at 18, where she adopted the persona of Jordan.
She quickly became a staple of Page 3 in The Sun, a lads’ magazine star, and even a Playboy cover model.
However, her stint on I’m A Celebrity catapulted her to broader fame, bringing both wealth and notoriety.
The documentary closely examines the spending sprees and poor choices that led to her current situation.
With an unpaid £750,000 tax bill and a recent arrest for failing to attend a bankruptcy hearing, Katie’s once fairytale life has become a cautionary tale.
The documentary features interviews with Katie’s friend Kerry Katona, renowned paparazzi photographer George Bamby, former Daily Star editor Dawn Neesom, and Page 3 photographer Jeany Savage, who first captured Jordan for the publication.
Jeremy Daldry, Deputy Head of UK Factual at ITN said: “Katie Price is a true British icon.
“She has been on our screens and in our papers for nearly thirty years: glamour model, media personality, author, businesswoman.
“In that time there have been highs and lows in life, love and her bank balance.
“In this topical documentary we will go beyond the headlines to explore the financial pitfalls of fame and what it’s like to navigate to manage bankruptcy so publicly.”
Katie will next be grilled over her money woes on September 24.
The case will then return to court for a public hearing in 2025 after a December date was ruled out due to Katie starring in a pantomime.
She was previously issued a stark warning from a judge that she must attend today’s hearing after repeatedly swerving court.
An arrest warrant was issued in July after she jetted to Turkey for a face lift instead of facing her financial woes.
Katie was detained as she landed back at Heathrow Airport and hauled before the court with bandages still covering her face.
Informing her of today’s hearing, Judge Schaffer told the mum-of-five she must attend court and provide documents when asked.
He said: “You have to attend that date, no ifs or buts, no holidays, no going abroad, you have to attend that date.”
The judge warned Price that she faced being arrested again if she failed to comply.
The reality star is battling a £760,000 unpaid tax bill after being declared bankrupt for a second time in March.
She was served an eviction notice ordering her to leave her £2million Mucky Mansion by the end of May as bailiffs swooped.
In July, the court was told Katie has failed to cough up a £25,000 payment she owes, followed by monthly instalments of £12,500.
Katie was supposed to hand over her six cars – a Volkswagen Beetle, a Nissan, two Range Rovers, Suzuki Vitara and Infiniti FX50 – on July 5.
She also indicated she would hand over her pink Range Rover but has so far failed to do so.
The court was told Katie was paid £84,000 by TikTok to create content for three months – but blew the lot.
It was decided her income from the social media app would be suspended last week in a separate hearing.
Timeline: Katie Price's court history
This is not Katie’s first run in with the law. Here we break down the former glamour model’s past court appearances.
2010:
Katie was issued a six-month driving ban for speeding and using her phone while driving.
2015:
The star received a £1,220 fine for jumping a red light.
2018:
She was slapped with a six-month driving ban in February 2018.
Katie was in jail for 13 hours for being found asleep behind the wheel of her car.
2019:
A year later the star was issued with her third driving ban for three months.
She was declared bankrupt for the first time.
2021:
Katie crashed her car while under the influence of alcohol and drugs and suffered a breakdown.
2022:
Katie was sentenced to an 18-month community order with 150 hours of community service for driving matters.
She pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order and was ordered to pay £1500.
2024:
MARCH– She was declared bankrupt a second time.
APRIL – The star was warned she risks jail after failing to appear in court.
JULY –An arrest warrant was issued after she again swerved court.
AUGUST 8 – Katie is detained and Heathrow and taken to court the following morning where another stark warning is issued
AUGUST 27 – Katie attends the High Court to answer questions on her finances but the hearing is adjourned
Under the terms of a previous order, Katie pays 40 per cent of her monthly OnlyFans income to wipe her debts.
The court was previously told Katie owes 12 people or companies but has not paid a single penny to her creditors.
This includes ex-husband Alex Reid, who told the hearing that the mum-of-five is a “calculated, cold person”.
Speaking after the latest development today, he said: “I’m here for answers and accountability and again, (Katie) Price escaped proper examination citing mental health — the same mental health issues that allow her to appear in public in various costumes but yet cannot face a court account for her actions.
“For all too long, the shadow of these court appearances have been hanging over my fellow creditors and victims.”
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