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Metro
a day ago
- Politics
- Metro
Dame Prue Leith's son blasted after saying she doesn't 'see sense' in debate
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The son of Dame Prue Leith has caught backlash after speaking out on the divisive assisted dying law, saying his mother has failed to 'see sense'. Conservative MP Danny Kruger has campaigned against assisted dying, while Dame Prue has voiced her support, having watched her brother, David, in agony towards the end of his life. In the latest development, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill cleared the Commons with a majority of 23 votes on Friday. However, the legislation could face a difficult passage through the House of Lords, with critics continuing to raise safeguarding concerns and poised to table amendments adding further restrictions. Interviewed on Friday, Kruger, 50, was quizzed on having opposing views to GBBO star Dame Prue, 85. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. The South African-British restaurateur has said for years that she wants the law to pass, which, if it does, will make it legal for over-18s who are terminally ill to receive medical assistance to end their lives in England and Wales. There will be a series of criteria that a person must meet to be eligible. Appearing on BBC's Newsnight, Kruger was asked whether being on opposite sides of the argument has impacted his relationship with his mum. 'This debate actually has not broken any friendships for me at all, including of my own Party and certainly with my mum,' he began. 'We seem to be able to disagree well on this.' 'I think these are very profound issues, both in conscience but also practicality,' he continued. 'I regret my mum has not seen sense and come round to my point of view, but I understand why she hasn't.' It was Kruger's final statement that caught many viewers' attention, with @dicofran on X calling it 'condescending'. 'Breathtaking arrogance towards Prue Leith', slammed @JoBlandUnity. 'Massive man baby has a tantrum because a woman has her own point of view', replied @ClaireDunkley4. 'How arrogant. Accusing his own mother of not seeing sense, because she doesn't share his views', argued @NWomxn. Previously, the Tory politician said to Sky News that it is 'impossible' for the assisted dying bill to be 'tight enough'. He said no one in the UK would need the option if the UK had 'top-quality palliative care'. In a series of tweets last night, he further accused assisted dying campaigners of being 'militant anti-Christians' who had failed to 'engage with the detail of the Bill'. However, Dame Prue believes his attitudes would shift had he witnessed his 'uncle die or his father die'. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Asked if she and her son lock horns over the heated topic, Dame Prue admitted that they 'mostly don't get into it'. 'It always just gets into the long discussion, which is never bad-tempered, I must say, you know, because we are very fond of each other.' Kruger, who has been the MP for East Wiltshire since 2019, lost his father, Rayne Kruger, in 2002. As for his uncle, David was in his sixties and had bone cancer, with his sister Dame Prue having been by his side when he was 'screaming' in pain. Speaking to Sky broadcaster Sophie Ridge, Dame Prue recalled how morphine only worked 'for a couple of hours' with him. 'They only did it every four hours. And so he was really first crying, whimpering, moaning, then crying, then screaming, and then absolutely desperate. 'And the rest of the ward have to suffer it. The nurses have to suffer. His family have to suffer it.' She said he was 'begging for somebody to help him'. More Trending 'He would say things like, 'If I was a dog, if I was a horse, you would do the right thing by me, you'd put me down'.' Dame Prue believes there is 'no question' that the current legal set-up is not working. Other celebrities throwing their support behind the legislation include Dame Esther Rantzen, who turns 85 tomorrow. The TV star has terminal cancer but has acknowledged the law would probably not become law in time for her to use it, and she would have to 'buzz off to Zurich' to use the Dignitas clinic. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: Dragons' Den star reveals their strict rule children's friends must follow MORE: Disgraced Strictly star slams 'double standards' at BBC after Naga Munchetty 'sex jibe' MORE: Legendary BBC series hailed as 'guilty pleasure' streaming on completely free UK service
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
GBBO's Dame Prue Leith makes 'not good' comment in fresh family admission
GBBO's Dame Prue Leith makes 'not good' comment in fresh family admission The Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith has opened up about her life away from the spotlight of her TV career, sharing a rare admission about her family Dame Prue made a rare family admission saying 'I'm not good' (Image: PA ) Dame Prue Leith, the esteemed Great British Bake Off judge, has shared a candid revelation about her family life, confessing, "I'm not good" when it comes to certain family matters. While Dame Prue regularly welcomes viewers into her home via her Cotswold Kitchen programme, sharing culinary wisdom, lately the 85-year-old cooking legend has been more open about her personal life beyond the kitchen. During a heartfelt exchange on The Travel Diaries podcast earlier in the year with Holly Rubenstein, she expressed her desire to cherish every moment with her husband, John Playfair, saying, "I haven't got much longer, I'm 85. I want to spend as much time as I can with him." Still, despite her intentions to seize every precious moment with her husband John, Dame Prue has recently acknowledged her shortcomings in another part of her family life. Prue and her husband John can often be seen on Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen together (Image: Lia Toby, WireImagevia Getty Images ) Speaking to The Observer magazine, she elaborated on these personal admissions by stating, "I adore my grandchildren, but I'm not a good granny. I have to be reminded about their birthdays, otherwise I'll forget." Article continues below Her challenges with remembering significant dates were previously highlighted in a MailOnline interview, where she admitted, "I don't think I have ever remembered a grandchild's birthday. This is not a proud boast—I am ashamed of it. In my defence—can this be a defence?—I seldom remembered—or remember—my own children's birthdays, or my husband's either. Or our wedding anniversary. Or Father's Day." She has previously shared how she frequently forgets key dates in the calendar (Image: Getty Images ) Dame Prue, who needs reminders about her grandchildren's birthdays, has two children from her first marriage to Rayne Kruger, which lasted from 1974 until his passing in 2002. Her son, Danny Kruger, is a father of three, while her daughter, Li-Da Kruger, has one child. In addition to her family life, Dame Prue has reached the pinnacle of her profession in recent years. She is most recognised for her role on The Great British Bake Off, where she judges alongside Paul Hollywood. Before succeeding Dame Mary Berry as judge on the baking competition nearly a decade ago, Dame Prue was already a prominent figure in the culinary world, having published her own cookery books and made numerous TV appearances. Dame Prue is best known for her role on the Great British Bake Off (Image: Ki Price, Getty Images ) Article continues below After learning the skills of the trade in her early twenties, she proceeded to open her own restaurant, Leith's, which was later awarded a Michelin star. More recently, she has been accompanied by John Playfair in Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen, where they invite fellow celebrities to their Cotswold home to sample her latest culinary creations. In the most recent series of the show, we have seen the likes of Alison Hammond, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, and Ellie Simmonds make appearances.
Wales Online
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
GBBO's Prue Leith addresses 'mistake' during marriage as she admits 'I should've listened'
GBBO's Prue Leith addresses 'mistake' during marriage as she admits 'I should've listened' Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith opened up about a piece of advice she wished she had listened to in her first marriage with Rayne Kruger, as she reflected on a financial error Dame Prue admits she "lost money" as she opens up on a "mistake" (Image: PA ) The Great British Bake Off star Dame Prue Leith has opened up about a "mistake" she made in her first marriage, as she admits, "I should have listened". In recent years, Prue has become known as a judge on the popular baking show, but it was long before she made her debut on the Channel 4 show that she began to lay the foundations, for what has been a hugely impressive career in the culinary world to date. Rewinding back to the early 1960s when the 85-year-old was in her early 20s, she recalled swapping England for France, where she took big steps into the world of cooking. At the highly-prestigious Cordon Bleu Cookery School in Paris, she learned the skills of the trade and since then, her career has mostly been on a high. Dame Prue opened her first restaurant in the 1960s (Image: Getty Images ) Opening up her first restaurant, Leith's, in 1969 led to great success as proven by her Michelin star status. She went on to land an agreement to head up the catering branch of the Serpentine Gallery, located in Kensington Gardens, London. Article continues below Recently commenting on her finances, she told the Observer magazine how her decisions about money haven't always worked in her favour. During her first marriage to Rayne Kruger, Prue claimed he warned her that starting the venture was a "mistake". Looking back, she said: "Neither of my husbands have been intimidated by my success. My first would say when he thought I was making a mistake, like taking on the Serpentine restaurant in the middle of Kensington Gardens. She has since re-married after the passing of her first husband in 2002 (Image: Getty Images ) "I had visions of Chablis and smoked salmon, but what customers wanted was a burger. We lost money hand over fist. I should have listened." Prue's first marriage, which produced her son, Danny Kruger, lasted 28 years after Rayne passed away in 2002. Since then, the baker has gone on to marry her second spouse, former fashion designer, John Playfair, who has recently been starring alongside her in Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen. While her time at the Serpentine didn't turn out as planned, no one can doubt her huge career success since then. Having appeared in a few TV shows previously, it was in 2017 that she took over the reins from Dame Mary Berry, to join Paul Hollywood in hosting the Great British Bake Off. She recently stepped back from the celebrity version of GBBO (Image: Getty Images ) Having remained on the show ever since, fans of the programme were left surprised earlier this year to see that she was absent from the celebrity edition of the show, which saw Good Morning Britain presenter, Kate Garraway crowned the winner. Article continues below However, she later clarified that the decision to step back had come as a result of wanting more time off due to the busy filming schedule. Prue also confirmed that she will remain as a judge on the non-celebrity version of the show.
Sydney Morning Herald
11-06-2025
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
My cancer diagnosis was terrifying, but there are more reasons than ever to stay positive
The video released this week by Prue Car, announcing that she is facing her second cancer diagnosis in less than three years, comes as a great shock to the state. But her moving and personal message also showed why Prue is what Premier Chris Minns calls 'the toughest, most resilient colleague' in the NSW government. The upside is that the deputy premier will be receiving the very best medical treatment, and she can be assured of Australia's best wishes for a speedy recovery so that she can return to work in due course. Because the cancer has been spotted early in its development, the chances of successful treatment are greatly improved. In recent decades treatments have made huge progress and survival rates are much better. I should know. I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in late 2023. A routine colonoscopy revealed a tumour on my outer bowel rim. A flurry of appointments and tests concluded I had stage three cancer. My first thought was: 'How can this be?' After all, I was reasonably fit and healthy at age 52. I suffered no symptoms: there was no diarrhoea or constipation, or blood in the toilet bowel. But I do have a family history – my 61-year-old mother had died from bowel cancer, and younger Australians are increasingly being diagnosed with the disease. Loading Then I thought: 'How much longer am I going to live?' But the magnificent GenesisCare team at the Royal North Shore Hospital were unfailingly positive, and I was told that my condition was eminently treatable and that I'd probably survive. My treatment started almost immediately: surgery to remove the tumour, followed by intense chemotherapy. The process was disruptive, even distressing: I used to think that my chemo days amounted to a combination of being hungover and seasick at the same time. I put on weight, felt tired, even discombobulated. I ended my weekly Radio National program, which I had presented for 10 years. I made a will. Six months of chemo blasted the cancer, but blasted me too. I'm now in remission, though I continue to experience what's called peripheral neuropathy. It's like constant numbness, tingling, hypersensitivity in one's feet and hands, with no relief in sight. But I've survived thanks to my doctors, (mainly Irish) nurses and loving family and friends. And I still need to pay regular hospital visits for scans, blood tests and check-ups.
The Age
11-06-2025
- Health
- The Age
My cancer diagnosis was terrifying, but there are more reasons than ever to stay positive
The video released this week by Prue Car, announcing that she is facing her second cancer diagnosis in less than three years, comes as a great shock to the state. But her moving and personal message also showed why Prue is what Premier Chris Minns calls 'the toughest, most resilient colleague' in the NSW government. The upside is that the deputy premier will be receiving the very best medical treatment, and she can be assured of Australia's best wishes for a speedy recovery so that she can return to work in due course. Because the cancer has been spotted early in its development, the chances of successful treatment are greatly improved. In recent decades treatments have made huge progress and survival rates are much better. I should know. I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in late 2023. A routine colonoscopy revealed a tumour on my outer bowel rim. A flurry of appointments and tests concluded I had stage three cancer. My first thought was: 'How can this be?' After all, I was reasonably fit and healthy at age 52. I suffered no symptoms: there was no diarrhoea or constipation, or blood in the toilet bowel. But I do have a family history – my 61-year-old mother had died from bowel cancer, and younger Australians are increasingly being diagnosed with the disease. Loading Then I thought: 'How much longer am I going to live?' But the magnificent GenesisCare team at the Royal North Shore Hospital were unfailingly positive, and I was told that my condition was eminently treatable and that I'd probably survive. My treatment started almost immediately: surgery to remove the tumour, followed by intense chemotherapy. The process was disruptive, even distressing: I used to think that my chemo days amounted to a combination of being hungover and seasick at the same time. I put on weight, felt tired, even discombobulated. I ended my weekly Radio National program, which I had presented for 10 years. I made a will. Six months of chemo blasted the cancer, but blasted me too. I'm now in remission, though I continue to experience what's called peripheral neuropathy. It's like constant numbness, tingling, hypersensitivity in one's feet and hands, with no relief in sight. But I've survived thanks to my doctors, (mainly Irish) nurses and loving family and friends. And I still need to pay regular hospital visits for scans, blood tests and check-ups.
