Samantha Masters

Chefs Mike Reid, Jeremy Pang and Nima Safaei, along with nutritionist Lily Keeling, agree that opened mayonnaise should be refrigerated, while unopened jars may be stored in a cool cupboard. Homemade mayonnaise containing raw egg should be kept refrigerated and eaten within a few days. They caution against leaving mayonnaise out during hot outdoor meals, recommend discarding it if left at room temperature too long, and advise using clean utensils and avoiding freezing. Hellmann's and Heinz provide similar refrigeration guidance after opening.

Katie Dadzie is recovering from surgery following complications after a hysterectomy, which she underwent after years of pain associated with PCOS, endometriosis and adenomyosis. She has described severe abdominal pain and the difficulties of recovery, while her husband Nick Knowles temporarily stepped back from television work to care for her. Dadzie has also spoken publicly about being raped by her deceased father over many years and has urged greater concern about sexual and domestic violence. Knowles is scheduled to return to television on Saturday Kitchen Live.

Warmer weather increases ant activity in UK gardens, prompting gardener Jonny Hincks to share a method using an upside‑down terracotta pot to draw ant nests upward so they can be relocated. During an appearance on the RHS Roots YouTube channel, he explained that heat and darkness encourage ants to raise their nests, making removal easier. Gardeners' World adds that regular watering and companion planting with herbs like wormwood and lavender can also deter ants by reducing suitable nesting conditions and limiting food sources.

Mark Labbett describes the physical challenges he faced while filming The Chase Around the World, citing discomfort from travel due to his height and concerns about deep vein thrombosis. He recounts stiffness after a Paris flight and reflects on his health improvements following significant weight loss after a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. The upcoming ITV spin-off features all six Chasers as contestants attempt to locate them globally, with Bradley Walsh promoting the series as an ambitious new expansion of the format.

Alan Titchmarsh outlines the plants he recommends for summer gardening, highlighting Verbena bonariensis for its long-lasting blooms and praising foxgloves and lavender for their versatility and resilience. He discusses his recent garden projects, including enhancing a feature bed and updating his patio with raised planters. Titchmarsh also comments on cost-effective gardening using annuals and shares his strong dislike for pampas grass and large-flowered gladioli, while expressing appreciation for the smaller Gladiolus byzantinus.