Jess Phillips

The article reports claims by TalkTV pundit Kevin O'Sullivan that Prince Harry wants to spend more time in the UK and restore ties with the Royal Family, while Meghan Markle prefers to maintain an all-American life in California. O'Sullivan says Harry hopes for a renewed half-in, half-out royal role, but alleges that Prince William and other senior royals would reject the idea, while King Charles III may be more sympathetic because he wants to see Archie and Lilibet. The claims are presented as commentary and are not independently corroborated.

Actor and journalist Paul Avery and his wife, Sheila Garry Avery, died after being found unconscious in their burning home in Blairstown, New Jersey, on June 16. Avery was known for his 12-year role on All My Children, an appearance in the 1978 Superman film and work with local newspapers, including founding the Ridge View Echo. Their daughter Kyle confirmed the deaths, while colleagues and local residents paid tribute. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

Former BBC actress Emaa Hussen has been charged in Australia with allegedly helping smuggle 320 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed in charcoal shipments from Ghana. Authorities intercepted the drugs at Port Botany and later arrested Hussen at a property in Blacktown, Sydney. The seizure was valued at about £160 million, or A$296 million, and authorities said it could have prevented roughly 3.2 million drug deals. Hussen remains in custody pending a court hearing in August and could face life imprisonment if convicted.

GB News presenters Patrick Christys and Carole Malone became visibly emotional while watching bodycam footage of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton. The footage shows Nowak telling officers he had been stabbed and could not breathe before being handcuffed and restrained, prompting criticism of the police response. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described the footage as disturbing and tragic, while Malone urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to watch it.

Patrick Kielty faced online criticism after a discussion on his late-night chat show about Irish actors Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal playing quintessentially English characters. Viewers accused Kielty and the participants of displaying anti-English or anti-British sentiment, while the conversation itself emphasized the international success of Irish performers. Buckley’s Golden Globe win for her role in Hamnet was highlighted, along with speculation that she could become the first Irish actress to win an Oscar.

Bargain Hunt presenter Natasha Raskin Sharp has confirmed that her BBC Radio Scotland programme will end after eight years, with its final episode scheduled for the following week. Listeners have praised the show and more than 13,000 people have signed a petition opposing the cancellation of several Radio Scotland programmes, including those hosted by Iain Anderson and Billy Sloan. The Scottish Music Industry Association has also criticised the changes, warning of harm to grassroots musicians, while the BBC says the station must evolve in response to audience feedback and a competitive audio market.

Pauline Quirke's husband Steve Sheen and son Charlie have provided an update on her dementia, which was diagnosed in 2021. They said the family was initially in disbelief and remains uncertain about the precise stage of her illness, but Pauline still recognizes them, smiles, laughs and says she loves them. The family described the condition as gradually changing and emphasized the importance of greater awareness about dementia and its progression.

Prince William was questioned by CNN's Christiane Amanpour about recent changes and scandals within the British Royal Family during an interview ahead of COP30 in Brazil. He avoided discussing family matters directly, instead highlighting The Earthshot Prize, practical climate action and his desire to provide optimistic leadership for future generations. Viewers praised his composed, media-trained response and his decision to redirect the discussion toward environmental causes.

The BBC removed the latest episode of Have I Got News for You from iPlayer after presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell incorrectly stated that Euan Blair’s company, Multiverse, had been chosen to develop the UK government’s digital ID scheme. Fact-checkers at Full Fact and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said the claim was false, emphasizing that no delivery partner had been selected and that the scheme is expected to be developed and operated by government teams. The BBC apologized and said it would edit out the inaccurate segment.

Eamonn Holmes paid tribute to Jane Goodall after the conservationist died aged 91 from natural causes in California. Sharing a photograph and emotional message on Instagram, Holmes described Goodall as an extraordinary person and mourned her contribution to understanding and protecting animals. Followers responded with messages of support, while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle also issued a tribute praising her humanitarian work and personal kindness.

Michael McIntyre, who has presented BBC programmes including Michael McIntyre's Big Show and The Wheel and recently received an NTA award, is married to Kitty Ward, whose family has strong entertainment-industry connections. Her late father, actor Simon Ward, played Winston Churchill in Young Winston and Bishop Gardiner in The Tudors, while her mother Alexandra Malcolm was also an actress and her sister Sophie Ward is known for Holby City and Heartbeat. McIntyre and Kitty married in 2003 and have two sons. His net worth was reportedly estimated at £10 million in 2024.

Simon Logan has ended his four-year 1980s and 1990s programme on BBC Radio Newcastle and BBC Radio Tees with an emotional farewell to listeners. A campaign backed by more than 600 people failed to keep the show on air, prompting criticism from fans who described the decision as a loss for BBC local radio. The Sunday programme will be replaced by the nationwide All England show, airing at 2 p.m. across the BBC's 39 local radio stations.

Katie Slaton, cousin of 1000-lb Sisters stars Amy and Tammy Slaton, died at 37 after battling stage 4 gastric adenocarcinoma. Her cousin and co-star Amanda Halterman announced the death and asked for prayers for the family and Katie's partner, Natalie Gerrick Bailie. Tammy Slaton had previously promoted a GoFundMe campaign to help cover Katie's medical expenses, while Bailie had shared updates about her chemotherapy and improving symptoms.

Fiona Phillips, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's in 2022, receives round-the-clock care from her husband, former television producer Martin Frizell. In a BBC interview, Frizell expressed fears that the disease could eventually prevent her from recognising her family and participating in activities she once enjoyed. Their memoir, Remember When, has topped the Sunday Times Bestseller list, and Frizell says the public response has lifted Fiona's mood. He also reported improvements in her sleep, appetite and confusion following treatment, although her Alzheimer's symptoms remain.

Jeremy Kyle walked off a live TalkTV panel after Samara Gill claimed asylum seekers were receiving 40% discounts on Portsmouth beach huts and other leisure activities. Kyle reacted angrily, questioning why migrants would need beach huts and invoking expensive coastal property. The article clarifies that asylum seekers receive a Portsmouth Leisure Card, the same card available to local residents on qualifying benefits, and that the discounts cover a range of leisure activities rather than providing free beach huts.

Good Morning Britain was interrupted on 29 July 2025 to report a shooting in a New York City skyscraper that killed four people, including off-duty police officer Didarul Islam. Police said 27-year-old Shane Tamura, who had travelled from Nevada, attacked people with an assault rifle before killing himself. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said investigators were still determining the motive and noted Tamura had a documented mental-health history. The programme also reported tributes to Islam, whose pregnant wife was expecting their third child.

Dr Hilary Jones praised his longtime ITV colleague Lorraine Kelly as genuine, engaging, interested in people and fun, saying she is the same off-screen as she appears on television. His comments came as he promoted his third novel, Under Darkening Skies, and discussed their shared experience of writing books. The interview coincides with ITV's announcement that Lorraine will air for 30 weeks a year from 2026, with Good Morning Britain extended on other days and Loose Women also affected as ITV seeks savings and changes its daytime production and news operations.

Fans have revisited a Michael McIntyre joke about northern pronunciation, arguing that his “T’Lion, T’Witch and T’Wardrobe” punchline inaccurately represents how northerners contract the phrase “to the.” The debate follows further criticism of McIntyre’s BBC One programme, McIntyre’s Big Show, after viewers objected to jokes about former boxer Tony Bellew using Lidl and Toby Carvery loyalty apps during a period of economic hardship.

The exact time of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s deaths may be impossible to establish because their bodies had reached an advanced stage of decomposition and mummification. Connecticut Chief Medical Examiner James Gill, who is not involved in the case, said the dry Santa Fe environment may have accelerated mummification, while forensic pathologist Judy Melinek explained that decomposition makes time-of-death estimates much more difficult. Carbon monoxide poisoning has been ruled out despite a minor gas leak, leaving investigators to rely on indirect evidence such as witness accounts and when mail began accumulating. Their dog, Zinna, is believed to have died from dehydration or starvation.

Santa Fe Fire Chief Brian Moya said Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, likely died around the same time at their New Mexico home. Hackman's pacemaker last recorded activity on February 17, and the couple may have been dead for at least 10 days before they were found. An investigation by the New Mexico Gas Company detected only a minuscule leak at a stove burner, along with unrelated code violations, and found no significant gas or carbon monoxide issue capable of causing the deaths. The Sheriff's Department is now leading the investigation.

Dean Smith became the fifth housemate evicted from Big Brother after receiving the fewest public votes. He responded, “I knew it,” before preparing to leave, but a malfunctioning main door delayed his exit and prompted jokes about the unusually long goodbye. The report also recaps Martha Church’s earlier back-door eviction and the Halloween-week twist that saw Emma win Head of House and nominate contestants.

Strictly Come Dancing’s week-four results leaked online after a delay caused by the absence of an apparent studio source, prompting mixed reactions from fans. Some viewers considered the result unfair, while others believed the correct couple was saved. The leak is attributed to information passed to Dave Thorp’s StrictlySpoiler.com, and reports say the BBC is seeking to clamp down on spoilers. Tasha Ghouri and Aljaz Skorjanec topped the leaderboard with 39 points, while Dr Punam Krishan and Gorka Marquez were at the bottom; Nick Knowles scored 21 points.

Chris McCausland asked professional partner Dianne Buswell for a slower routine after an exhausting salsa, but she continued to give him demanding choreography. Speaking with host Claudia Winkleman, McCausland joked that each week he wonders whether the routine is suitable, while praising the trust between them. The blind contestant has become a fan favourite, with viewers commending his performances and Buswell’s teaching. The report also notes recent departures, uncertainty around Paul Merson, and Nick Knowles’s expected return after recovering from injuries.

Viewers spotted former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Sara Davies in the audience supporting Jamie Borthwick during the show's fourth live week. Fans praised her appearance, while the article highlighted her reported four-stone weight loss and lifestyle changes following a health scare, including reducing sugar and carbohydrates, eating more vegetables, cutting down on alcohol, and drinking kombucha.