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Daily Mirror
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- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Popstar due to appear on Celebrity Gogglebox in first ever reality TV appearance
Celebrity Gogglebox's cast is set to become even more star studded as a string of new names have been added to the upcoming series line-up including popstar Rag'n'Bone Man A popstar is due to appear on the most recent series of Celebrity Gogglebox in his first ever reality TV appearance. Rag'n'Bone Man has had a successful music career so far but is now giving TV a go. The singer, whose real name is Rory Graham, is appearing on the Channel 4 programme alongside another famous face. The 40-year-old will be sitting alongside TV star and comedian Romesh Ranganathan on the sofa as they watch and review the top television offerings of the week. Romesh, 47, is a well-known face in the world of showbiz and has plenty of TV experience, hosting The Weakest Link as well as A League Of Their Own, The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, The Ranganation and much more. Meanwhile, Rag'n'Bone Man's TV experience is slightly more limited – but the Human singer has acting credits in EastEnders, making a cameo appearance when he performed for The Queen Vic's pub-goers. Now, the duo will be appearing on Celebrity Gogglebox together and shared a clip where they confirmed the news. Romesh can be heard saying: "Hello I'm Romesh and this is Rory [Rag'n'Bone Man]. We are gonna be on Celebrity Gogglebox, aren't we?" Rag'n'Bone Man then added: "Yes we are, this Friday at 9pm." Rag'n'Bone Man tied the knot with his long-term partner, Zoe, last year after a difficult road in their relationship. Zoe and the singer got married on Saturday 9 November 2024 in front of their closest friends and family members. Ahead of the big day, a source said: "Rory is really down to earth and he and Zoe love their quiet life out of the spotlight. But the wedding won't be low-key, as they're having all their friends and family involved for a massive celebration, with a huge party afterwards." Zoe and Rag'n'Bone man first got together back in 2020 but split for a time in 2021 due to the star's busy schedule. A source said at the time: "Things have been full-on for Rory around the release of his album and everything, so it has been difficult to spend a lot of time together. It hasn't worked out between them and they have called things off." However, the split only lasted a few months as they rekindled their romance and by June 2024 they were engaged. This is the singer's second marriage as his first didn't work out. The chart topping star was married before his now-wife but it was a short-lived relationship. He was first married to Beth Rouy in 2019 after they were in a relationship with each other for 10 years beforehand. The former couple share a son together but their marriage broke down soon after they said their vows. Just six months after their wedding day was reported, the couple split and went their separate ways.
Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Keely Hodgkinson: I loved Brit Awards but nothing beats rush of winning
For Keely Hodgkinson, a night at the Brit Awards amounted to another memorable experience that has followed her Olympic title in Paris. There was also an appearance on the Jonathan Ross Show sofa, and a slightly more bewildering encounter with Romesh Ranganathan and the gang on A League Of Their Own. 'Those guys are so quick-witted,' Hodgkinson says. 'It was good fun but I honestly had no idea what was going on.' She loved the Brits. 'I'm a big Sabrina Carpenter fan and she was playing live,' Hodgkinson says. And an evening at the O2 arena came as a welcome distraction at a time when she was nursing the torn hamstring that denied her a crack at the world indoor 800m record in Birmingham
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Top comedian leaves customers stunned as he is spotted working at a local Surrey bakery... but would YOU have recognised him?
A famous comedian left his fans stunned when he was spotted working behind the counter at a local bakery. The funnyman was spotted posing for photographs with delighted customers, who were left stunned to enter the bakery and see him working hard behind the till. He drew in the crowds to Coughlans Bakery in Oxted, Surrey, as fans lined up to catch sight of the famous TV presenter and purchase some baked goods. He is well-known for his stand-up comedy career, while he also presents his own TV shows and has a hugely successful BBC Radio 2 programme. The stand-up comic has virtually been on every TV channel, also appearing on popular panel shows including A League Of Their Own and Taskmaster. But do you know who it is? That's right, it's Romesh Ranganathan! Alongside his hugely successful comedy career, many fans do not realise that he has also been a co-owner of Coughlans Bakery since 2024. He delighted fans with his hands-on approach to running the business as he served customers coffees and pastries from behind the counter on Wednesday. The down-to-earth star didn't shy away from pausing his duties to pose for selfies and chat to fans, as well as record video messages for those who missed out. He was fully kitted out in the bakery's branded cap and hoodie, with videos and photographs from his shift showing him collecting orders and processing payments. His fans were quick to take to social media to heap praise on the comedian for taking the time to speak to all his fans during his surprise shift behind the counter. Comments included: 'Haul 10/10 as usual, not sure about the new intern though'; 'Legend, making time for everyone'; 'Romesh drawing in the crowds, couldn't stay to chat thanks to a 2pm meeting but nabbed a delish sausage roll and doughnut.' He delighted fans with his hands-on approach to running the business as he served customers coffees and pastries from behind the counter on Wednesday It is not the first time he has done a stint working in the bakery chain, as he has also thrilled fans with shifts in its branches in Dorking and his hometown Crawley. In February, he told the BBC of his visits: 'It was nice to meet people. I just wanted to get involved. The crowds are better than my tour show.' Romesh, who is a vegan, had initially partnered with the bakery to create a vegan treat, called the Ranga Yum Yum, before going on to become a co-owner. The delicious snack was made a permanent fixture on the menu and Romesh was partly responsible for owner Sean Coughlan setting up a branch in his hometown. Sean previously said of Romesh's involvement: 'Romesh is working behind the counter because he wants to know more about the business. He loves it.' 'He is so down to earth, humble and genuinely one of the nicest guys I ever met,' he added.
News.com.au
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Rosie O'Donnell sells NYC penthouse for nearly half its price after fleeing US over Donald Trump's election
Rosie O'Donnell sold her New York City penthouse at a multimillion-dollar loss after leaving the US when President Trump won the 2024 election. The comedian's Midtown East home, located at 255 E. 49th St., was sold for $US4.75 million ($A7.3 million) last month, the New York Post exclusively revealed on Monday. O'Donnell purchased the triplex unit for $8 million ($A12.3 million) in 2017. The 3,381-square-foot suite features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a glass-enclosed room with a view of the East River, a sauna and a rooftop deck. O'Donnell, 63, originally listed the penthouse for $US8.3 million ($A12.8 million) in early 2023. She later dropped the price. The A League of Their Own star gave up her ritzy home before Trump's inauguration in January. 'I'm here in Ireland. And it's beautiful and warm — not physically. It's actually quite cold,' she said in a TikTok video at the time. 'It's been pretty wonderful, I have to say,' the Sleepless in Seattle star continued. 'The people are so loving and so kind, so welcoming. And I'm very grateful.' O'Donnell, whose grandparents are from Ireland, shared that she started the process of getting her Irish citizenship. The actress said she was motivated to move to keep her non-binary child, Clay, safe. 'I was never someone who thought I would move to another country, that's what I decided would be the best for myself and my 12-year-old child. And here we are,' she explained. 'You know, I'm happy. Clay is happy. I miss my other kids. I miss my friends. I miss many things about life there at home and I'm trying to find a home here in this beautiful country and when it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there in America, that's when we will consider coming back.' O'Donnell later shared that her mental health drastically improved since moving overseas. 'I feel healthier [and] I'm sleeping better without the stress and anxiety over what was happening politically in the country,' she said in another video. The TV personality is also the parent to kids: Parker, 29, Chelsea, 27, Blake, 25, Vivienne, 22.
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Romesh Ranganathan reveals the one thing he doesn't think he'd have become a comedian without
Romesh Ranganathan has revealed the one thing he doesn't think he'd have become a comedian without. The, 47, has had an incredibly successful career on the comedy circuit and on various TV shows. And now he has said he might not be where he is today without one feature to do with his appearance - his lazy eye. Romesh suffers from ptosis in his right eye, which is a drooping eyelid. It was caused by a serious eye infection when he was just three years old. Speaking on Katherine Ryan 's new podcast, What's My Age Again? he said: 'It's been put to me on a number of occasions that I could have my eye corrected. And I don't think I would ever do that.' Katherine had previously said to him: ' Jimmy Carr always said to me, and he's got great career advice. He says, it's good to be kind of a cartoon. People can describe you in three words. 'They like to have a distinguishable. Like, people would probably say that you're of Sri Lankan heritage. You like hip hop. They might mention visually, like, the eye. You mentioned that. That's, like, a thing. Rob [Beckett], they might mention his teeth. 'Me, single mom, Hooters, whatever. Like, we all have things, and Jimmy's got, like, the LEGO hair and the teeth. He's like, don't lose the things. Like, you gotta keep the things. 'I was changing my hair too much, and he said, you just shouldn't change your hair too much. I mean, he said that and had a hair transplant, but he's like, don't change your hair.' She then asked Romesh - who has been on a weight loss journey over the years - : 'Did you worry a little bit, like, oh, if I change too much am I gonna lose my audience? Am I gonna find a new audience? Will my material resonate? He replied saying: 'No, I'm not worried about, like, weight change or hair change or whatever. I'm not that worried about that. I think that, like, it's been put to me on a number of occasions that I could have my eye corrected. 'And I don't think I would ever do that. I think part of the reason I would never do that is I don't think I would have been a comedian if my eye wasn't like this.' Romesh's podcast appearance comes just after it was revealed that long-running Sky panel show A League Of Their Own is ending after 15 years. The broadcaster announced on Monday that the popular sports comedy series will have one final season before bowing out in August. Romesh took over as host from James Corden, 46, in 2019 and the show features Jamie Redknapp and Jill Scott as team captains, the latter being assisted by regular guest Micah Richards. Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp, 51, has been ever-present since the show's launch in 2010, when Freddie Flintoff, 47, was the opposing captain. The show helped the Ashes hero launch his media career before he was replaced by former footballer Jill in 2023. Jack Whitehall, Kevin Bishop and Mo Gilligan, plus ex-Sky Sports News presenter Georgie Thompson, have also been regular guests during the show's 15-year run. MailOnline understands the show will end this summer with a celebratory 'farewell series', due to air on Sky Max and NOW later this year. The show's final instalment promises to include 'legendary challenges' to 'unforgettable comedy moments' with a stellar line-up of TV talent. Host Romesh will make his last appearance alongside team captains Jamie and Jill, and series regular Micah when filming ends in August. Top names in sport and entertainment have appeared on the long-running series and some have even taken part in the studios' stunts. Sports legends such as former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, Olympic Gold medalist Mo Farah, and ex-pro boxer Nicola Adams, are just some of the names that have appeared as guests on the show. A League Of Their Own was presented for the first 13 series by Gavin and Stacey star James Corden before he stood down as host in 2019. Comedian Romesh took over from James after a spell as a guest regular, when he replaced Jack Whitehall in 2018. The programme has formed several spin-off series including road trips to America and the Far East where Jamie and the stars have got up to madcap adventures. The show features a number of rounds between the red and blue teams, captained by Redknapp and Scott, which they have to navigate each episode, concluding with The Final Challenge, usually a high-octane stunt in the studio. The format often sees viewer-favourite games return, including Pop star Penalities, which sees music stars take penalties against one of the show's regulars. Other daft challenges have included Human Darts, Wink Murder and Bowling.
