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James Bourne has provided a further health update, saying he is taking a break from social media and remains “not out of the woods.” The Busted singer previously withdrew from the McFly Vs Busted tour after his health deteriorated and said he needed major surgery that could extend his life. The nature of his illness remains undisclosed. His brother Chris joined the band on stage in his absence, while Matt Willis and the other band members publicly expressed their support.

Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay are expecting their first child together in December 2026. Caroline Peaty reportedly learned of the pregnancy through a brief, formal text while abroad, amid an ongoing and reportedly severe rift between Adam and his parents. Gordon Ramsay publicly celebrated the news, while other celebrities also sent congratulations.

Brooklyn Beckham did not publicly acknowledge his estranged father David on Father's Day, while his wife Nicola Peltz posted an affectionate tribute to her own father. The silence followed Brooklyn's DoorDash advertisement, in which he joked about watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup from home and suggested that his absence from the event was connected to a complicated family situation. Reports say Brooklyn was paid $1 million for the ad, while sources claimed his family was devastated and accused him of profiting from the ongoing feud despite seeking peace and privacy.

Jeremy Clarkson has resumed filming the sixth series of Prime Video's Clarkson's Farm at Diddly Squat Farm during the Cereals 2026 agricultural event. Clarkson recently revealed that he had been diagnosed with aggressive but early-stage prostate cancer and had undergone treatment, including the removal of cancerous prostate tissue via ultrasound. He also discussed coronary heart disease and initially expressed uncertainty about returning to the programme. Clarkson appeared in good spirits while filming, and the sixth series is expected to arrive in summer 2027.

Lee Andrews, Katie Price’s husband, denies punching Kerry Katona’s boyfriend Paolo Margaglione during a Dubai honeymoon gathering and says the couple had a verbal dispute that was misrepresented. An unnamed source disputes his account, claiming tensions escalated after Paolo intervened and accusing Andrews of being loose with the truth. Kerry and Paolo have said they no longer wish to discuss the incident, while expressing continued affection and respect for Katie Price.

Investigative journalist and television presenter Roger Cook has died aged 83 after a short illness. His family and ITV paid tribute to a five-decade career that included BBC programmes such as Checkpoint and Newsnight and ITV’s award-winning The Cook Report, which was known for exposing criminal wrongdoing and injustice. Cook, a New Zealand native who began broadcasting in Australia before moving to London, was credited with helping establish a new era of investigative journalism.

Jess Wright said her four-year-old son Presley was seriously frightened and briefly lost consciousness after being catapulted three metres from a bouncy castle at a birthday party, landing on a wooden floor and struggling to breathe. He was taken by ambulance to the Royal London Hospital, where doctors found no major injuries beyond bruising and pain. Wright, who is particularly anxious because Presley has congenital bicuspid aortic valve disease, thanked the paramedics, hospital staff and other families who helped, and said she would be more cautious about bouncy castles placed on hard surfaces.

Love Island viewers voiced concern that Sam was barely featured in the latest episode and urged producers to introduce someone interested in him. The episode also showed George leaving the villa for private family reasons; he later said that being with his family came first and declined to provide further details. The programme additionally revisited Sam's experience of hearing loss and his long-term use of hearing aids.

Actor Patrick Godfrey, known for The Bill, Doctor Who, Ever After: A Cinderella Story and numerous British films, has died peacefully at home aged 93 surrounded by his family. His talent agency confirmed the death but did not disclose a cause. Godfrey was married to actress Amanda Walker from 1960 and had two children, including Kate, Head of Voice at the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Emma Willis is reportedly set to accept the BBC's offer to co-host Strictly Come Dancing, with Zoe Ball expected to join her. The pair allegedly impressed during chemistry tests, while other combinations reportedly included Alex Jones with Rylan Clark and Bradley Walsh with Rob Rinder. Their appointments would replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who announced they were leaving the programme after its previous series.

ITV is reportedly developing an I'm a Celebrity spin-off set in the Canadian wilderness, in which celebrities would be paired and required to survive together. Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly are expected to host, with sources promising dramatic challenges and major celebrity names, although ITV has not confirmed the project. The report follows a turbulent South Africa All Stars finale involving a clash between Adam Thomas and Jimmy Bullard, with David Haye also intervening; Thomas apologised while maintaining that he took responsibility for his behaviour.

The finale of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity... South Africa attracted 1,187 Ofcom complaints, mainly concerning alleged bullying of winner Adam Thomas by Jimmy Bullard and David Haye. The broadcast descended into an on-stage confrontation, prompting Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly to intervene. Thomas later said on his podcast that the experience had been turned into entertainment, leaving him feeling that the programme was tarnished and that he had sold his soul, despite previously crediting the show with launching his career.

Sinitta described the heated argument between Jimmy Bullard and Adam Thomas during an I'm a Celebrity... South Africa trial, claiming ITV edited out one of Adam's swear words. ITV maintained that the broadcast accurately and fairly represented events. Jimmy withdrew from the challenge, potentially putting both contestants at risk of elimination, prompting Adam to angrily confront him. Sinitta also rejected claims that David Haye bullied Adam, although she acknowledged that teasing may have gone too far and upset him. Adam had previously withdrawn from another trial because he felt unwell, leading Haye to call him “useless” and triggering further viewer backlash.

Adam Thomas has addressed his heated clash with Jimmy Bullard during I'm a Celebrity... South Africa, thanking Gemma Collins, Ashley Roberts, Scarlett Moffatt, Beverley Callard and Sinitta for supporting him. Bullard withdrew from a paired trial, forcing Thomas to leave the challenge as well, but hosts Ant and Dec reversed the rules after the other contestants unanimously backed Thomas staying in the programme. Thomas said he regretted his angry reaction, although he maintained that accumulated pressure had led to the outburst. The prerecorded series will conclude with a live final in London.

Viewers of I'm a Celebrity... South Africa were confused by Dec Donnelly’s preview comment that only the first two pairs would be safe, since seven campmates remained: three pairs and solo contestant Adam Thomas. The confusion followed Beverley Callard’s medical withdrawal and an argument between Adam Thomas and Jimmy Bullard. Fans also questioned how the pairing-based Rancid Run trial would have worked had Callard stayed, with some alleging that the format appeared scripted. The programme airs weeknights on ITV1.

Jimmy Bullard has addressed his on-screen confrontation with Adam Thomas during an I'm a Celebrity challenge, suggesting that he will share his side of the story at the programme's live final. Bullard withdrew from the trial, prompting an angry exchange with Thomas, who felt Bullard's decision had unfairly placed him at risk of elimination. Bullard later indicated that he expects to attend the final, while Thomas said public messages of support had reassured him that he had remained true to himself.

Beverley Callard revealed that she briefly lost consciousness while filming I'm A Celebrity and was taken to a medical hut before being told she could not return to camp. She said she did not know at the time that the incident marked the beginning of her cancer diagnosis, and described becoming emotional while watching her exit. Callard has since undergone surgery after cancer was found in a single lymph node and said she remains determined to overcome the disease.

BBC broadcaster and Live Aid host Andy Kershaw has died aged 66, months after publicly revealing that he had cancer and was struggling with mobility. His family confirmed that he died on the evening of 16 April 2026. Kershaw was best known for a 15-year career on BBC Radio 1 beginning in 1985, where he promoted diverse music and world music, and later worked with BBC Radio 3 and Channel 4. Friend and podcast producer Peter Everett said Kershaw had undergone chemotherapy, radiotherapy, physiotherapy, scans and pain management, while remaining hopeful about producing another podcast. The article also revisits Kershaw's 2008 separation from Juliette Banner and the legal consequences of his repeated breaches of a court order concerning contact with their children.

BBC Radio Wales presenter Lynda Shahwan, 53, died in Canada after being discharged from hospital following a holiday car crash that caused a fractured rib, collapsed lung and abdominal bruising. She remained in Canada while her family returned to Wales, but was found dead after they could not contact her. An inquest concluded that she died from peritonitis and other infective complications resulting from injuries sustained in the collision. Colleagues including Carolyn Hitt and Terry Walton paid tribute to her broadcasting career, creativity and contribution to Radio Wales.

Former TOWIE and Ex on the Beach star Jordan Wright, 33, was found dead in a roadside drain near Bang Tao Beach in Phuket on March 14. Newly released hotel CCTV shows him appearing agitated, running through the complex and moving toward an area without camera coverage, but the footage does not establish what happened next. Police found his iPhone nearby while his hotel key card remained in his pocket, and investigators reported no signs of assault or forced entry. Wright had checked into the hotel alone and failed to check out. His cause of death remains undetermined pending an autopsy at Vachira Phuket Hospital, including toxicology testing, while Thai police continue their investigation with support from the FCDO.

CCTV footage shows The Only Way Is Essex star Jordan Wright appearing panicked, repeatedly looking over his shoulder, and running erratically through a hotel complex in Phuket before his body was found at a nearby construction site. Police say the circumstances of his death remain unclear and that other people may have been involved, while an autopsy at Vachira Phuket Hospital is expected to determine whether drugs were present and help establish the cause of death.

Lee Cox, winner of this year's Crufts Best in Show with his Clumber spaniel Bruin, was convicted in 2001 alongside Roger Stone of causing unnecessary suffering to a retired stud dog at Kaston Kennels in Somerset. The court heard that dogs were found bald, scabby and filthy, and imposed a three-year conditional discharge and £5,000 in prosecution costs. The Royal Kennel Club said the incident was isolated, noted Cox's unblemished record over the following 25 years and confirmed that its disciplinary committee found no grounds for disqualification. The conviction has nevertheless prompted anger from Crufts viewers and animal-welfare supporters.

Todd Meadows, a 25-year-old crew member and recent star of Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch, died on February 25, 2026, during a fishing-related incident while filming. Captain Rick Shelford announced the death and paid tribute to Meadows’ work ethic, personality and dedication to his children and family. Discovery Channel also expressed condolences, while relatives and other crew members shared further tributes.

Noel Gallagher was censored by ITV during his Songwriter of the Year acceptance speech at the 2026 BRIT Awards in Manchester after shouting a profanity-laced tribute to Manchester City. He acknowledged criticism that he had released no new material in the previous year, defended the award by citing Oasis record sales, mocked rival songwriting teams and confirmed he was working on new music. Speculation that his brother Liam would attend the ceremony was not confirmed.