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Extra.ie
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Kim Woodburn's family hit back at former co-star following 'hurtful' remarks
Kim Woodburn's family has responded to co-presenter Aggie MacKenzie's comments she made in the wake of her former co-star's death. The 'How Clean is your House' icon passed away earlier this week following a short illness at the age of 83. The TV legend sparked concern among fans earlier in the year after her management team confirmed she would be taking a step back from work duties after she was rushed to the hospital. Kim Woodburn's family have hit back at her former co-presenter Aggie MacKenzie for comments she made in the wake of the star's death. Pic: Philippe Hays/REX/Shutterstock Following the shock announcement, the 69-year-old paid tribute to her Channel 4 co-star, while also using the moment to shed light on their strained relationship. Aggie referred to her co-star as a 'tormented soul' following their lengthy feud and also accused her of 'pushing her to the ground.' Writing in 'The Sun' following Kim's passing, Aggie said: 'There were days filming together that felt like walking a tightrope. The How Clean Is Your House? icon passed away earlier this week following a short illness at the age of 83. Pic: REX/Shutterstock 'And by the later series, I'll be honest – our relationship had almost completely broken down. We barely spoke off camera.' In another interview with The Mirror, Aggie also discussed the exact moment their friendship hit its final bump in the road. The alleged incident reportedly occurred while they were performing as the Ugly Sisters in a 2008 pantomime, with Aggie explaining: 'Kim missed her cue so I tapped her on the shoulder. We went on and did our scene, but when we came out at the other side, Kim was furious. She pushed me. She actually pushed me so hard that I fell over.' The TV legend sparked concern among fans earlier in the year after her management team confirmed she would be taking a step back from work duties after she was rushed to the hospital. Pic: Michele Martinoli/REX/Shutterstock 'I lost it then. I really really lost it with her. I was so furious because I wasn't expecting to be pushed over like that.' Kim then reportedly ran off to her dressing room 'crying her eyes out,' refusing to go back on stage. Now speaking out following the remarks, a close friend of Kim's husband Peter told The Sun: 'Peter is very hurt and upset that Aggie has used Kim's death as an opportunity to put herself back out there in public domain. 'A lot of things that Aggie has said are untrue'. 'Recollections may vary,' he added. 'Kim was asked in interviews many times about Aggie, but kept a dignified silence, out of respect for the great work they did together. 'Kim's friends and family find it upsetting that she couldn't do the same since Kim's passing.'
USA Today
13 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Aggie fans and media react to commitment from Top 30 player Brandon Arrington
Aggie fans and media react to commitment from Top 30 player Brandon Arrington The month of June has been extremely generous to the Texas A&M football program. It's the time of year when college football programs ramp up recruiting efforts to lock in top prospects before the 2025 season. Just a day after landing a commitment from a Top 50 player and the nation's No. 2 running back, the Aggies added another standout—this time from California. On Thursday afternoon, Brandon Arrington announced his commitment to Texas A&M over Oregon. Arrington, the No. 29 overall prospect and No. 2 athlete in the 2025 class, brings a five-star rating with him to Aggieland. In addition to his on-field talent, he offers elite speed and length to A&M's defense. On the track, he's posted personal bests of 10.24 in the 100m and 20.37 in the 200m, impressive marks for his 6-2, 180-pound frame. Arrington told ESPN that strong relationships with A&M assistants Jordan Peterson and Bryant Gross-Armiento played a key role in his decision: "The relationship goes back to day one, for real. They've been locked in with me, recruiting me hard from the very start. The environment feels like home. The people care about football there." Although National Signing Day is still months away and nothing is official until pen meets paper, this is huge news for Aggies fans. Social media lit up in celebration. Texas A&M lands the top athlete in the country Gig'em !! Coach Elko has been on fire this week on the recruiting trail Arrington is making this coach proud Coaches praising coaches Arrington has elite speed Arrington's complete recruiting breakdown AGGIE! Watch Brandon Arrington commit to A&M Exciting times in Aggieland Aggie recruiting is trending up It's been a great start to June recruiting He's Home! Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
Scottish Sun
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Kim Woodburn's family hit back at former co-star Aggie MacKenzie after ‘hurtful' comments about ‘fight' with late star
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) KIM Woodburn's family has hit back at her former co-star Aggie MacKenzie following comments she made after the TV star's death. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Celebrity Big Brother star Kim had died aged 83 after a short illness. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Kim Woodburn died at the age of 83 Credit: Getty 5 Kim's husband was 'hurt' by recent comments made by her former co-star Credit: Alamy 5 Aggie MacKenzie spoke out about Kim in following her passing Credit: Getty The TV personality rose to fame on Channel 4's hit series How Clean is Your House? alongside Aggie, and her co-star spoke out this week following her death. Kim's family called Aggie's comments "hurtful" after she recalled an argument the pair had to The Mirror. Aggie told the paper that she and Kim fell out in 2008 after they had a disagreement backstage of a pantomime production. Aggie then alleged that Kim pushed her and she fell over. A friend of Kim's husband Peter told The Sun: "Peter is very hurt and upset that Aggie has used Kim's death as an opportunity to put herself back out there in public domain. "A lot of things that Aggie has said are untrue. "Recollections may vary." They went on: "Kim was asked in interview many times about Aggie but kept a dignified silence out of respect for the great work they did together. "Kim's friends and family find it upsetting that she couldn't do the same since Kim's passing." Kim and Aggie hosted How Clean is Your House? from 2003 to 2009. 'I hope you're ok… and keeping well' Kim Woodburn's touching last video on Valentines Day - months before death aged 83 One year before the series ended, the pair starred as the Ugly Sisters in pantomime Cinderella in Brighton. Speaking to The Mirror, Aggie claimed the alleged shove "blew up" their friendship. She said: "She [Kim] went off to her dressing room and she was crying her eyes out. "She was really upset and I was really upset – I was so furious." 5 The two TV stars were the faces of How Clean is Your House? Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 5 Kim and Aggie seemingly had a strained relationship Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Kim Woodburn's family hit back at former co-star Aggie MacKenzie after ‘hurtful' comments about ‘fight' with late star
KIM Woodburn's family has hit back at her former co-star Aggie MacKenzie following comments she made after the TV star's death. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Celebrity Big Brother star Advertisement 5 Kim Woodburn died at the age of 83 Credit: Getty 5 Kim's husband was 'hurt' by recent comments made by her former co-star Credit: Alamy 5 Aggie MacKenzie spoke out about Kim in following her passing Credit: Getty The Kim's family called Aggie's comments "hurtful" after she recalled an argument the pair had to Aggie told the paper that she and Kim fell out in 2008 after they had a disagreement backstage of a pantomime production. Aggie then alleged that Kim pushed her and she fell over. Advertisement Read More about Kim Woodburn A friend of Kim's husband Peter told The Sun: "Peter is very hurt and upset that Aggie has used Kim's death as an opportunity to put herself back out there in public domain. "A lot of things that Aggie has said are untrue. "Recollections may vary." They went on: "Kim was asked in interview many times about Aggie but kept a dignified silence out of respect for the great work they did together. Advertisement Most read in News TV "Kim's friends and family find it upsetting that she couldn't do the same since Kim's passing." Kim and Aggie hosted How Clean is Your House? from 2003 to 2009. 'I hope you're ok… and keeping well' Kim Woodburn's touching last video on Valentines Day - months before death aged 83 One year before the series ended, the pair starred as the Ugly Sisters in pantomime Cinderella in Brighton. Speaking to The Mirror, Aggie claimed the alleged shove "blew up" their friendship. Advertisement She said: "She [Kim] went off to her dressing room and she was crying her eyes out. "She was really upset and I was really upset – I was so furious." 5 The two TV stars were the faces of How Clean is Your House? Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 5 Kim and Aggie seemingly had a strained relationship Credit: Getty Advertisement
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
'We want adversity' Texas A&M HC Bucky McMillan is confident ahead of his inaugural season
'We want adversity' Texas A&M HC Bucky McMillan is confident ahead of his inaugural season New Texas A&M basketball head coach Bucky McMillan has been one of the lone bright spots for Texas A&M Athletics over the past three months, as the Buzz Williams era came to a close after six seasons, which never included a trip to the Sweet 16 despite three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. McMillan's fast-paced offense, energy, and consistent passion for the game have rejuvenated a program that was considered successful but had been falling short when it mattered year after year. Since taking over, McMillan has proven to be an elite recruiter from the transfer portal, landing 12 commitments, led by former Indiana star forward Mackenzie Mgbako and former Creighton standout guard Pop Issacs. Outside of several of the 13 new additions who have yet to make it to campus for summer camp, McMillan's 2025 roster has enough talent to compete for a postseason bid this coming season. While he is looking to add two more players to fill out the 15-man roster, that shouldn't be an issue based on his recent success. On Wednesday night, McMillan joined Texas A&M Football head coach Mike Elko in Dallas for the second consecutive Coach's Night, marking McMillan's first appearance this offseason. In stark contrast to Buzz Williams, McMillan's confidence and belief in what the basketball program can be should excite every Aggie fan come this fall. "I do think that this place is destined to compete for championships. I want to do that here. We will compete for championships when we don't focus so much on what we're going to do and instead focus on how we're going to do it." Texas A&M's basketball program has never advanced to the Elite Eight. While the Aggies are likely a ways away from making serious noise in the NCAA Tournament, McMillan's vision and underdog mentality align perfectly with the Aggies' fan base, as he craves adversity to keep the team on its toes throughout the season. "We want adversity. We want that. When there is true adversity and things aren't going exactly how we want it to go, that's an opportunity for all these Aggies to come together and do something incredible." On the court, one of the major issues that plagued the Aggies last season was a lack of offensive consistency, as well as struggles at the free-throw line. These two areas will be addressed and improved with better shooting talent and coaching that begins this summer. Good things are on the horizon, and the 2025 Aggie basketball squad will be one of the highest-scoring offenses in the SEC. "We take free-throws, layups and threes, and we get really good at it." Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
