Kimberly Nhundu

BBC Two’s new competition series Race Against the Tide features seven pairs building sand sculptures at St Andrews Beach within six hours before the tide arrives. Hosted by Iain Stirling and judged by Sadie Clayton and Jamie Wardley, the first episode received largely enthusiastic viewer responses, although one critic called it better watched on mute. Rachel and Athena became the first Sand Champions, while Zara and David were eliminated. The remaining teams will compete across five further episodes, with one ultimately crowned the inaugural champion.

Gabby Allen has revealed that Love Island dumpings and recouplings can take hours to film, with contestants sometimes remaining awake until 4 a.m. while public votes are counted. She defended Islanders' emotional reactions to being separated after only a short time, explaining that intense relationships develop quickly in the villa and contestants may have waited weeks to enter. Allen also discussed her scoliosis diagnosis, spinal surgery and efforts to encourage people to feel more comfortable showing surgical scars.

Love Island contestant Samraj Toor has attracted attention after a resurfaced 2020 photograph showed him with a platinum-blonde buzz cut, contrasting with his usual long dark hair. The Birmingham model joined season 13 alongside 11 other singles and formed connections with Mica Harris and Jasmine Muller. He appeared to be eliminated in a twist involving newcomers Yasmin Hadlow and George Knight, but the eviction was revealed to be fake, with Samraj and Ellie Chadwick due to return.

Cutman Jamie Sheldon describes Tyson Fury as approachable, attentive and deeply passionate about boxing, saying the heavyweight champion takes an interest in other people and upcoming fights rather than focusing only on himself. His comments follow the release of the second season of Netflix’s At Home with the Furys, which follows Fury’s latest period of retirement, family life with Paris Fury and their children, and new ventures. A third season has already been commissioned.

TOWIE has launched its 37th series with episodes airing Sundays and Mondays at 9 p.m. on ITV2 and streaming on ITVX. The opening episode, filmed in Vietnam, featured tensions between Livvy Jay and Dani Imbert over Freddie Bentley, while the next episode promises further conflict involving Freddie, Livvy, Dani and Ella Rae Wise. New cast members include twins Jonnie and Joe Gurie and bricklayer Josh Francis.

Prime Video has announced the cast of Would You Rather: Decide to Survive, a comedy game show hosted by Romesh Ranganathan. Ten digital personalities, including Nella Rose, Chloe Burrows, Max Fosh, Chunkz and Stephen Tries, will compete in real-life challenges based on hypothetical “would you rather” choices at a secret sunny location. The series is aimed at fans of Last One Laughing and is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video in June.

Episode 4 of The Testaments shows Agnes returning to the dentist, where Dr. Grove sedates her for treatment. She later discovers that her shirt was undone and realises he likely assaulted her while she was unconscious. Margaret Atwood’s novel depicts the assault more explicitly, with Agnes conscious but too afraid to report it. The episode also establishes that Grove has another victim and foreshadows severe punishment for his offences.

Brad Alexander plays Garth, Agnes' guardian in The Testaments, who is secretly a Mayday operative working against Gilead. The article outlines Alexander's previous roles in You, Surface and Lynley, notes his background as a former model, and highlights his ambitions beyond acting. The series streams on Disney+ weekly.

Daisy is not June Osborne's daughter in The Testaments television adaptation. She is a Canadian newcomer, Mayday operative and an adopted child who was born in Gilead. Although she is inspired by Nichole—the daughter of June and Nick Blaine—in Margaret Atwood's novels, showrunner Bruce Miller created Daisy as a separate character so she and Agnes, June's biological daughter, could be similar in age and attend the same institution. Daisy's connection to June comes through her prior contact with her and her role in the resistance.

Former campmate Antony Cotton says the hardest part of I'm a Celebrity was not the animals or Bushtucker trials but the uncertainty and deliberate disorientation created by the production team. He described being blindfolded in vehicles and driven in circles before entering the jungle, leaving contestants disoriented, particularly at night. Cotton said he adjusted surprisingly well to the wildlife, even sleeping soundly despite once sharing a challenge with a snake. The comments come as I'm a Celebrity... South Africa returns with an All-Star cast including Mo Farah, Gemma Collins and Sinitta.

Francis Bourgeois, whose real name is Luke Nicolson, is returning to television alongside Chris Harris in the new Quest series Francis Bourgeois and Chris Harris: We Saved a Train, which follows their efforts to restore a locomotive. The article focuses on Bourgeois’ relationship with Amy Linkin-Chandler, whom he has reportedly dated since 2018. The couple met on a dating site, appeared together at public events, and collaborate professionally through Francis Bourgeois Limited. Linkin-Chandler is a fashion communication graduate and freelance creative assistant who has worked with brands including Gucci and Soho House.

The Testaments, the Disney+ sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale based on Margaret Atwood’s novel, launches on April 8, 2026. The 10-episode series will release its first three episodes together, followed by one episode each Wednesday through May 27. The story follows Agnes and Daisy, whose friendship at Aunt Lydia’s school for future wives fuels an uprising in Gilead. Chase Infiniti, Lucy Halliday and Ann Dowd lead the new ensemble, while Elisabeth Moss’s character June/Offred is referenced as Agnes’s biological mother.

Netflix’s Age of Attraction finale revealed the outcomes of its age-gap couples. Vanessa and Logan became engaged after Logan proposed at the commitment ceremony, while Theresa and John, Libby and Andrew, and Pfeifer and Derrick chose to continue dating. Leah wanted to remain committed to Chris, but he ended their relationship, citing the pressure created by their age difference.

Love Is Blind UK star Tom Stroud says therapy helped him cope with intense social-media backlash after he rejected Maria Benkh at the altar over disagreements about cultural differences and gender roles. The experience inspired him and friend Dan Shrigley to launch The Shoulder to Shoulder, a men's community that has grown to more than 1,700 members. Fans praised Stroud's personal growth and openly emotional response to his update.

Episode 8 of Disney+'s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette has prompted intense reactions from viewers, who described the installment as devastating and tearful. Set around Princess Diana's death in 1997, it follows Carolyn's growing fears about life in the spotlight while John appears dismissive of her concerns. The ninth and final episode, titled “Search and Recovery,” will stream on Disney+ on March 27 and will depict the couple trying to preserve their relationship before their fatal 1999 plane crash.

Nicola Coughlan will star in I Am Helen, an episode of Channel 4's anthology drama I Am that examines the manosphere and its effects on modern relationships. Joe Cole will play her romantic partner, whose immersion in manosphere content reportedly drives the central conflict. The announcement follows the success of Louis Theroux's Inside the Manosphere and Netflix's drama Adolescence, both of which have faced criticism for giving insufficient attention to women's perspectives. A release date has not yet been confirmed.

Chase Infiniti, born Chase Infiniti Payne in Indiana, chose her distinctive first and middle names because of Batman Forever and Toy Story. The 25-year-old actor gained attention through Presumed Innocent and her acclaimed role opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in One Battle After Another, earning BAFTA, Critics Choice and Golden Globe nominations despite missing out on an Oscar nomination. She is set to present at the Oscars and will next appear in Disney+'s The Testaments, the sequel to The Handmaid's Tale.

Louis Theroux's 2022 three-part documentary series Louis Theroux's Forbidden America is available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer following interest in his newer Netflix film Inside the Manosphere. The series examines controversial online communities in the United States, including far-right streamers, rappers and porn performers, and received a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating from eight reviews. Critics and many viewers praised it as intense and eye-opening, although some felt it offered few new insights into how social media fuels extremist or controversial beliefs.

Love Is Blind season 10 stars Jessica Barrett and Haramol Gill have confirmed that they are dating after Jessica’s turbulent engagement to Chris Fusco ended. Both doctors, the pair said they are committed to each other but are avoiding detailed future plans while enjoying their relationship. Their announcement during the reunion prompted enthusiastic support from viewers, while Chris apologised for remarks about his dating preferences that had upset Jessica.

The Love Is Blind season 10 reunion confirmed that only two of the show’s couples remain together. Vic St John and Christine Hamilton are married and living together in Columbus, while Brianna McNees and Connor Spies continue their relationship after ending their engagement before the finale. Jordan Faeth and Amber Morrison divorced after four months, and Devonta Anderson and Brittany Wicker, Chris Fusco and Jessica Barrett, Ashley Carpenter and Alex Henderson, and Emma Betsinger and Mike Gibney have also separated. Devonta is now engaged and expecting a child, while Jessica has begun a relationship with fellow cast member Haramol Gill.

Harry Styles’ One Night in Manchester concert will stream globally on Netflix on March 8 at 7pm GMT, with the recording remaining available afterward. The phone-free performance at Manchester’s Co-op Live follows the release of his fourth album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, whose tracks are expected to feature in the setlist. The concert precedes his Together, Together world tour, including a 30-night New York residency beginning in August. Styles said he took a prolonged break to reassess his passion for touring before returning to music.

The documentary The Ozempic Effect has reached fourth place on Netflix UK’s most-watched film chart after arriving on the service on February 27. The 51-minute film examines GLP-1 weight-loss medications, body image and their wider social and economic effects, including first-hand accounts from users. Despite its chart success, several viewers criticised it as promotional, unbalanced and closer to a sales pitch than impartial journalism, while at least one audience member found it interesting. Director Paul Kemp said he began the project sceptical of GLP-1 drugs but developed greater sympathy for people facing weight stigma and considering pharmaceutical treatment.

The Testaments, the sequel series to The Handmaid’s Tale, premieres on 8 April 2026 with three episodes, followed by weekly Wednesday releases. Set in Gilead years later, it follows teenagers Agnes and Daisy, whose relationship threatens the regime’s established order. The series will stream on Disney+ in the UK and internationally, and on Hulu or Hulu on Disney+ in the United States. Viewers do not need to read Margaret Atwood’s novel or watch the original series beforehand, although familiarity with The Handmaid’s Tale may help provide context.

Blue Therapy showrunner Andy Amadi said producers considered removing a highly sensitive session involving married couple Dami and Jermaine, who discussed losing their daughter to sickle cell disease and their fears about trying for another child. After consulting the couple before filming and during post-production, the team retained the episode because they believed it reflected the hardships surrounding childbirth, conception and bereavement. The emotional discussion reportedly left the production team in tears, and the couple consented to its broadcast.