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Daily Record
5 days ago
- Entertainment
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Kim Woodburn's recent health struggles as reality star dies aged 83
Kim Woodburn has passed away aged 83 following a short illness. Kim Woodburn has died aged 83 following a short illness. The beloved Channel 4 star passed away on Monday with a representative confirming her death today. A spokesperson for Kim said: "It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness. Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person. "Her husband Peter is heartbroken at the loss of his soulmate. We are so proud of the amazing things Kim achieved in her life and career. "We kindly ask that Kim's husband and close friends are given the time and privacy they need to grieve. We will not be releasing any further details." Kim -who rose to fame on the hit series How Clean is Your House? - starred on a number of shows including I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in 2009 and Celebrity Big Brother in 2017. She also regularly made appearances on ITV'S Loose Women and This Morning. The star's cause of death is not currently known but she suffered from some serious health complications just months before her death. Here we take a closer look at the health problems we know Kim had in the past.. 'Bad disc' in neck Kim underwent surgery in 2022 that involved her having a 'big gash' cut in her throat. The reality star, who was 80 at the time, had an operation to correct a bad disc in the back of her neck and had a titanium one fitted instead. Despite it being quite a gruesome procedure, Kim insisted she was 'fit as a fiddle' after it and did an interview on GB News where she insisted she wasn't ill. Kim told hosts Anne Diamond and Stephen Dixon: "I've got this on my neck. Now I had my neck cut yesterday. I did! I had a very bad disc in the back of my neck right here, and it was affecting my hands, so I haven't been able to use them. "So I went into hospital on Wednesday and he's cut my throat a big gash here – I've just had a chin lift you know, what a waste of money." The CBB contestant outlined how the doctor had cut open her throat and then "went in with his fingers, took out the disc in this hole in my neck and put a titanium disc in". She added: "How he did it through this hole I don't know." Kim, who was known for her carefree nature, uploaded a snap from her hospital bed on Instagram at the time, where she was seen wearing a bandage around her neck with her paper bedpan jokingly on her head. She asked fans: "My hospital outfit. Do you like the hat? Home tonight! Yippeee!" Kim was given stitches and rested for around five weeks after her operation. Emergency surgery Kim suffered another health complication earlier this year, just months before her passing. She was forced to take time off work in February and March after undergoing emergency eye surgery. Kim updated her followers on Instagram at the time: "We regret to tell you that Kim is unable to record any further videos for the foreseeable future due a health problem. Kim sends her love to you all." Alongside the announcement was an image featuring plain black text on a grey backdrop, and her team clarified in the post that her absence was "due to surgery to eye". Kim chose not to share specifics about the nature of her eye surgery earlier this year as she took time off to recover. However, she did address her loyal fans who sent her messages of support as she said: "No more videos for now, my loves, I need to get better!" Mortality confession Although the glamorous reality star never acted her age with her sassy sense of humour and iconic style, Kim was aware of her age. During an interview with OK! Magazine in 2022, she was asked how she felt about hitting her milestone 80th birthday. Kim said at the time: "I'm glad I've made it to 80, but if I had one wish it would be to be younger. You can't beat being young and planning ahead, thinking, ''In 10 years' time I'll do this'. "When you're 80, you don't know if you're going to be around the next year. I've done very well, but nobody wants to be 80."
The Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Nadia Sawalha reveals the fate of Loose Women stars after fears some will be axed in ITV cull
NADIA Sawalha has revealed the fate of her fellow Loose Women stars after fears some will be axed in the ITV cull. The Loose Women line-up had been left in the dark about the cuts to their lunchtime talk show, which will take effect from January. 5 5 Sweeping changes announced earlier this month mean the female-led, lunchtime talk show will only air for 30 weeks a year. And now Nadia Sawalha, a resident panellist on the hit show, has lifted the lid on the fate of the show with what she knows. The Loose Women star described scenes of "shock and fear" in the corridors at ITV amid the major cost-cutting drive. Nadia became emotional as she shared what's been happening, appearing alongside husband Mark Adderley on her YouTube channel's Coffee Moaning series. But Nadia affirmed that all of the panellists are fine as it stands right now. "At the moment, actually, all of us on screen are in work and are proud of what we do," she said in the video. Before revealing this, she spoke about the kinds of contracts the Loose Women stars have, and also got tearful about the people who will be made redundant in the coming months. NADIA'S 'SELF-EMPLOYED' REVELATION "We're self-employed," she revealed about herself and her fellow panellists, adding how "every contract is a new contract". She then said: "I could be let go tomorrow, I could be let go in five years - you don't know, because we're not employees. So I can't tell you anything other than I'm on until my next contract." She added: "I feel tearful. Hundreds of people are gonna be made redundant," referring to those working behind the scenes. Nadia Sawalha in tears as she breaks silence on chaos at Loose Women offices after 'hundreds' of shock redundancies Speaking about the people who are being cut behind the scenes, she said how they "support us in every way" and noted how "you cannot have one without the other but it's just the way of the world". Nadia then spoke about how television is coming to a "natural end". ITV'S STATEMENT This comes after an ITV source revealed: "We are not planning any radical changes to the panel. "All of our Loose Women are hugely valued and we celebrate each and every one and the experience and opinions they bring to the show every day. ITV's daytime TV schedule changes in full Good Morning Britain will be extended by 30 minutes to run from 6am to 9.30am daily. Lorraine will run from 9.30am-10am, on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year. During the weeks Lorraine is not on air, Good Morning Britain will run from 6am to 10am. This Morning will remain in its 10am-12.30pm slot on weekdays throughout the year. Loose Women will be in the 12.30-1.30pm slot, again on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year. The changes will take effect from January 2026. "Many of our long standing panellists have appeared on the show for the majority of its 25 year run on screens and those stalwart, Loose legends are at the core of the show's success and hugely popular with the audience. "The show remains a big priority within our daytime slate, having secured a BAFTA nomination, launched a podcast and celebrated a milestone anniversary in the last year alone." MORE ITV CUTS Loose Women isn't the only show affected by recently announced changes at ITV, that will come into play in 2026. Lorraine Kelly 's show has been cut to just 30 minutes a day and will also only air for 30 weeks of the year. Good Morning Britain, with hosts including Susanna Reid, Ed Balls and Kate Garraway, will take half an hour from Lorraine and will run from 6am to 9.30am. More than 220 jobs will be lost as part of the shake-up — almost half of the 450 employed on the four flagship shows GMB, Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women. 5
Daily Record
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
ITV's Bradley & Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad fans all voice same concern as season 6 ends
ITV'S Bradley and Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad aired it's final episode of season six last night but fans were all left saying the same thing after it ended. Bradley and Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad's sixth season finished up on Tuesday evening on May 6 with the father and son duo taking in the buzz of the city of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. The Gladiators c o-hosts have been travelling across Japan and Thailand, with numerous stops to check out local activities such as sumo-wrestling in Tokyo, bungee jumping in Gifu, go-karting in Osaka, and Muay Thai training in Bangkok. In the sixth episode, Barney arranged to take a ride on a death-defying jungle roller coaster, which promises to offer a unique and thrilling way to experience the beautiful surroundings, if you dare to keep your eyes open. Bradley and Barney also sampled the smelliest fruit in the world, with The Chase present left more horrified by the £36 price point rather than the stench. The pair also had a go on a wooden go-kart race that looks certain to invalidate anyone's travel insurance. After another entertaining episode, Bradley and Barney reflected on their six seasons of the programme and shared some of their favourite memories from the past series. While most fans enjoyed the walk down memory lane, many feared what the emotional moment could potentially mean regarding the future of the show, the Express reports. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one user exclaimed: "Really hope this wasn't the last series! I really enjoy watch Bradley and Barney's adventures!! #breakingdad". Another worried fan echoed: "Genuinely hope this isn't the final episode of #BreakingDad that I've watched tonight, this father and son are great to watch together!" A third chimed in: "Awww hope that isn't the last series. Such an entertaining show." It's not been announced if Bradley and Barney will return for a seventh series with no official announcement from ITV as of yet. Bradley has been a household name since he first graced our television screens in the late 1980s, initially hosting You Must Be Joking before going on to star in Coronation Street, The Larkins and Doctor Who. However, he is best known for his long-standing role as host of ITV's popular quiz show The Chase, which he has been a part of since it first aired in 2009. His more recent roles include presenting the BBC's revival of Gladiators alongside his wife Barney. This isn't the first time the father and son duo have worked together as they have been presenting ITV's Breaking Dad together since 2019, which continues to be a hit with viewers. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Speaking to BBC's Tommy Tiernan, Bradley expressed his fondness for the show, saying: "It's one of the most wonderful things I've ever done because spending time with my lad." Reflecting on their long-running collaboration, Bradley added: "From the age of 18, he's now 26 by the way, that's how long the show's been running, it was just extraordinary."
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
ITV Grace finale leaves viewers stumped as they point out plot hole – after future of show was revealed
The episode saw the criminal trial of a drug lord known only as The Merchant BAFFLED FANS ITV Grace finale leaves viewers stumped as they point out plot hole – after future of show was revealed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ITV'S Grace finale has left viewers feeling stumped as they pointed out a plot hole - after the future of show was revealed. ITV's hit crime drama Grace ended its current run on our screens with an exciting series five finale. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 ITV's Grace finale has left viewers feeling stumped as they pointed out a plot hole - after the future of show was revealed Credit: Rex 4 Grace cut open the car's tyres and found bags of drugs inside 4 Danny was caught trafficking drugs into the country and landed in prison Brighton based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace (John Simm) faced mounting pressure to investigate a major drug investigation. The episode saw the criminal trial of a drug lord known only as The Merchant after Danny Starr (Josef Davies) was caught trafficking drugs into the country. But after being spotted by border police and subsequently arrested, fans wondered how the police could have found the drugs. One fan said: "Obviously I have no direct experience but I'm not convinced that a tyre full of drugs would put a 1600kg car 'well over its usual weight." Another added: "Yes, I thought that - you couldn't spot the weight difference from a few kilos of additions." While a third said: "Maybe the other four were filled too." "There is one point that everyone has overlooked. They went into the trailer with a search dog, why didn't it detect and indicate the presence of the drugs?" asked another viewer. During the episode, as Danny was being questioned at the border, he said that his lorry contained a Petersen Dartmoor which he was importing for his company, D Starr Classics. Police officers and their trained dogs inspected the classic car but found nothing at all. Grace then arrived on the scene with DS Glen Branson (Richie Campbell) and was informed that they didn't find anything suspicious in the vehicle. ITV Grace finale leaves viewers stumped as they point out plot hole - after future of show was revealed The detective asked: 'Did you weigh it?' He then compared documents to information on his phone and concluded: 'It's well overweight for a car of this type." Using a pen knife he then cut open the car's spare tyre, which unveiled bags of drugs and put Danny in prison. Meanwhile, ITV recently announced that the show, which is based on Peter James' best-selling novels, would return for a sixth series. Crime dramas on ITVX Crime drama buffs have a wide selection of choices on ITVX - here is a selection of some of the programmes available to binge. Professor T: Based on a Belgian TV series of the same name, former Death in Paradise lead Ben Miller plays the title character. Professor Jasper Tempest is a criminologist with OCD who helps the police solve crimes. The cast also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Andy Gathergood. Based on a Belgian TV series of the same name, former Death in Paradise lead Ben Miller plays the title character. Professor Jasper Tempest is a criminologist with OCD who helps the police solve crimes. The cast also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Andy Gathergood. The Beast Must Die: This series follows a mother's grief for her son, who was killed in an accident. Nicholas Blake's novel of the same name has been adapted for the programme. Stars include Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Geraldine James. This series follows a mother's grief for her son, who was killed in an accident. Nicholas Blake's novel of the same name has been adapted for the programme. Stars include Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Geraldine James. Red Eye: Starring Richard Armitage, Jing Lusi and Lesley Sharp star in this six-part thriller, which mostly takes place during an all-night flight between London and Beijing. With dead bodies piling up and a mystery to unravel, the heroes must work fast to get to the truth. Starring Richard Armitage, Jing Lusi and Lesley Sharp star in this six-part thriller, which mostly takes place during an all-night flight between London and Beijing. With dead bodies piling up and a mystery to unravel, the heroes must work fast to get to the truth. The Twelve: This Australian drama originally aired as a miniseries in 2022, with the episodes dropping in the UK in February 2023. Four months later, the show was renewed for a second season. Jurassic Park star Sam Neill stars in the leading role of barrister Brett Colby. This Australian drama originally aired as a miniseries in 2022, with the episodes dropping in the UK in February 2023. Four months later, the show was renewed for a second season. Jurassic Park star Sam Neill stars in the leading role of barrister Brett Colby. Manhunt: Martin Clunes stars in this drama based on true murder investigations. Series one focused on the death of Amélie Delagrange, which took place in 2004, while the second depicted the search for serial rapist Delroy Grant. John Simm is set to reprise his role as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, with filming scheduled to begin in summer 2025. Joining John once again are sidekick Richie Campbell, Zoë Tapper as Cleo Morey, Laura Elphinstone as DS Bella Moy, and Brad Morrison as DC Nick Nicholl. The news of the recommission came as ITV prepared to air the current 5th season which ended last night. TV's Drama Commissioner Huw Kennair Jones expressed his feelings on continuing the series, saying: "It's always exciting to return to Grace and the Brighton that Peter's brilliant stories evoke. "That, coupled with the fantastic cast and crew who bring it all to life with such expertise means we're in for another great series for the ITV and ITVX audience." Executive Producer Phil Hunter echoed his enthusiasm, adding: "Having just delivered series five, it's fantastic to know we are coming back for a sixth series. 4 The tense episode was the last of the current series but Grace will return Previous series of Grace are available to stream on ITVX and STVX.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
ITV Grace finale leaves viewers stumped as they point out plot hole – after future of show was revealed
ITV'S Grace finale has left viewers feeling stumped as they pointed out a plot hole - after the future of show was revealed. ITV 's hit crime drama Grace ended its current run on our screens with an exciting series five finale. 4 4 4 Brighton based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace (John Simm) faced mounting pressure to investigate a major drug investigation. The episode saw the criminal trial of a drug lord known only as The Merchant after Danny Starr (Josef Davies) was caught trafficking drugs into the country. But after being spotted by border police and subsequently arrested, fans wondered how the police could have found the drugs. One fan said: "Obviously I have no direct experience but I'm not convinced that a tyre full of drugs would put a 1600kg car 'well over its usual weight." Another added: "Yes, I thought that - you couldn't spot the weight difference from a few kilos of additions." While a third said: "Maybe the other four were filled too." "There is one point that everyone has overlooked. They went into the trailer with a search dog, why didn't it detect and indicate the presence of the drugs?" asked another viewer. During the episode, as Danny was being questioned at the border, he said that his lorry contained a Petersen Dartmoor which he was importing for his company, D Starr Classics. Police officers and their trained dogs inspected the classic car but found nothing at all. Grace then arrived on the scene with DS Glen Branson (Richie Campbell) and was informed that they didn't find anything suspicious in the vehicle. ITV Grace finale leaves viewers stumped as they point out plot hole - after future of show was revealed The detective asked: 'Did you weigh it?' He then compared documents to information on his phone and concluded: 'It's well overweight for a car of this type." Using a pen knife he then cut open the car's spare tyre, which unveiled bags of drugs and put Danny in prison. Meanwhile, ITV recently announced that the show, which is based on Peter James' best-selling novels, would return for a sixth series. Crime dramas on ITVX Crime drama buffs have a wide selection of choices on ITVX - here is a selection of some of the programmes available to binge. Professor T: Based on a Belgian TV series of the same name, former Death in Paradise lead Ben Miller plays the title character. Professor Jasper Tempest is a criminologist with OCD who helps the police solve crimes. The cast also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Andy Gathergood. The Beast Must Die: This series follows a mother's grief for her son, who was killed in an accident. Nicholas Blake's novel of the same name has been adapted for the programme. Stars include Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Geraldine James. Red Eye: Starring Richard Armitage, Jing Lusi and Lesley Sharp star in this six-part thriller, which mostly takes place during an all-night flight between London and Beijing. With dead bodies piling up and a mystery to unravel, the heroes must work fast to get to the truth. The Twelve: This Australian drama originally aired as a miniseries in 2022, with the episodes dropping in the UK in February 2023. Four months later, the show was renewed for a second season. Jurassic Park star Sam Neill stars in the leading role of barrister Brett Colby. Manhunt: Martin Clunes stars in this drama based on true murder investigations. Series one focused on the death of Amélie Delagrange, which took place in 2004, while the second depicted the search for serial rapist Delroy Grant. John Simm is set to reprise his role as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, with filming scheduled to begin in summer 2025. Joining John once again are sidekick Richie Campbell, Zoë Tapper as Cleo Morey, Laura Elphinstone as DS Bella Moy, and Brad Morrison as DC Nick Nicholl. The news of the recommission came as ITV prepared to air the current 5th season which ended last night. TV's Drama Commissioner Huw Kennair Jones expressed his feelings on continuing the series, saying: "It's always exciting to return to Grace and the Brighton that Peter's brilliant stories evoke. "That, coupled with the fantastic cast and crew who bring it all to life with such expertise means we're in for another great series for the ITV and ITVX audience." Executive Producer Phil Hunter echoed his enthusiasm, adding: "Having just delivered series five, it's fantastic to know we are coming back for a sixth series. 4 Previous series of Grace are available to stream on ITVX and STVX.
