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Wales Online
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
ITV Love Island star unrecognisable since kids TV show role
ITV Love Island star unrecognisable since kids TV show role Iain Stirling has been the voice over for Love Island since 2015 and fans of the hit ITV2 show have been left stunned to see him in a throwback photo to his first ever TV role Iain has been the voiceover on Love Island since 2015 (Image: BBC ) A Love Island star is barely recognisable in a photograph from an overlooked role on a once-popular children's television programme. Love Island has made a comeback this month, already causing a stir with some brutal new twists and surprises wreaking havoc in the villa. From fresh bombshells to secrets being unveiled, tensions are escalating. Despite new challenges and new surprises, one thing has stayed consistent since the series returned in 2015, Iain Stirling. The sarcastic Scottish comedian is now for his witty voiceover of the reality show, however some may know him for different reasons. Iain Stirling was once the face of a CBBC programme, and in fact it was his first gig alongside his canine co-star Hacker T Dog. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . The Love Island star hosted Scoop on CBBC, providing links between shows around 16 years ago. He left CBBC in 2013, only to return for a special 30th-anniversary celebration two years later. He went on to present programmes like The Dog Ate My Homework and Love Island on ITV2. He is also recognised as a comedian and a writer. However, as the latest series of Love Island graces our screens, a major throwback photo reveals the star looking vastly different from his current appearance. In a photo shared last year, Stirling sports longer hair than he does today and looks significantly younger as he poses next to fan favourite Hacker T Dog and Phil Fletcher who is the puppeteer behind the character. Article continues below Iain said: "The wonderful @philfletcherofficial just sent me a load of these absolute CLASSICS! Who remembers the classic CBBC days?" Content cannot be displayed without consent Fans were eager to join in the conversation, with some only now realising it is the popular voiceover artist. They said: "How have I just realised this is you!??" Another joked: "Omg I can't believe that's you and I didn't put it together! You said you were on a show but I had no idea you were my little teen crush! Awkward" One person said: "This was my whole childhood mate" Another chimed in: "Ngl. I actually think I remember watching you on ur first day and I'm now in college. That makes me feel super old!". Article continues below Someone else simply wrote: "Memories!". Now, as we know Iain works on Love Island and Love Island USA, but he also co-hosts the podcast Murder They Wrote with his wife and presenter, Laura Whitmore. The pair married in 2020 and they have a 4-year-old daughter together.
France 24
7 hours ago
- Politics
- France 24
Information war: Iran and Israel try to control narrative
16:06 Issued on: Modified: From the show Media have been blamed for their handling of previous wars, like when American reporters did not press the US government about allegations of WMD's in Iraq or in the Balkans where journalists were accused of fueling tensions by selectively omitting or defusing certain information. As the war between Israel and Iran escalates, France 24's media show Scoop looks at coverage of the conflict. The guest is Mark Seddon, forrmer UN correspondent for Al Jazeera.
India Today
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Reema Lagoo's ex-husband Vivek Lagoo dies at 75, daughter Mrunmaeyee pays tribute
Veteran Hindi and Marathi actor-director Vivek Lagoo died on the evening of June 19. He was the former husband of the late actor Reema Lagoo. Though the two had separated, they shared a cordial bond until Reema's sudden death in Lagoo's funeral will be performed at the Oshiwara crematorium in Mumbai on June 20. Their daughter, Mrunmaeyee Lagoo, who has carved a niche for herself in the film industry, survives the an Instagram post, Lagoo paid tribute to her late father, writing, 'We fought together long and hard, but now it's time to say goodbye with love and gratitude. MY DAD! My best friend, my guide, my number one fan, and the voice in my head I will miss you the best dad a girl can have.' Take a look at the post here: Mrunmaeyee has worked as a writer on the acclaimed film 'Thappad' (2020) and the Netflix series 'Scoop' (2023).Vivek and Reema first crossed paths at a bank in 1976 and got married two years later. Their shared passion for films and theatre brought them together. Vivek was a well-known name in both Marathi and Hindi theatre and cinema, contributing to several notable projects such as 'Ugly' (2013), 'What About Savarkar' (2015), 'Godavari Ne Kay Kele' (2010), and '31 Divas'(2018) among others.
Indian Express
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Reema Lagoo's ex-husband, actor Vivek Lagoo, passes away at the age of 74, daughter posts emotional message
Renowned Hindi and Marathi actor-director Vivek Lagoo passed away on the evening of June 19. He was married to the late actor Reema Lagoo, and although the couple separated, they maintained an amicable relationship until Reema's untimely death in 2017. The funeral for Vivek will be held at the Oshiwara crematorium in Mumbai on June 20 (Friday). The couple is survived by their daughter, Mrunmaeyee Lagoo, who has made a name and space for herself in the film industry. In an emotional post on Instagram, she paid tribute to her father and wrote, 'We fought together long and hard, but now it's time to say goodbye with love and gratitude. MY DAD! My best friend, my guide, my number one fan and the voice in my head… I will miss you… the best dad a girl can have.' She has served as a writer for the film Thappad (2020) and the popular Netflix series Scoop (2023). ALSO READ: Karisma Kapoor consoles son Kiaan at ex-husband Sunjay Kapur's funeral, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan pay respects A post shared by Mrunmayee Lagoo (@mrunmayeelagoo) Vivek and Reema bumped into each other at a bank in 1976, and the two got married just two years later. Both shared a mutual love for films and theatre. Vivek was a prominent figure in the theatre and film sphere of both Marathi and Hindi and worked on several Hindi projects such as Ugly (2013), What About Savarkar (2015), Godavari Ne Kay Kele (2010), and 31 Divas (2018). Reema made a name for herself with iconic roles in films like Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994), and Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999). Vivek's last rites are being held at the same spot where Reema's funeral took place in 2017. The actor had reportedly complained of chest pain before being rushed to the hospital by her daughter and son-in-law. She suffered a heart attack and passed away that same night.
India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Vivek Lagoo, ex-husband of late actress Reema Lagoo dies at 74
Vivek Lagoo, ex-husband of late actress Reema Lagoo dies at 74 The news of Vivek's demise was shared by journalist Vickey Lalwani. Meanwhile, the reason for Vivek's death has not been made public. By Mallika Mehzabeen Advertisement Late veteran actress Reema Lagoo's ex-husband Vivek Lagoo passed away at the age of 74 on June 19. According to reports, the funeral of Vivek will take place on June 20. His last rites will be performed at the Oshiwara crematorium. The news of Vivek's demise was shared by journalist Vickey Lalwani. Meanwhile, the reason for Vivek's death has not been made public. Though Vivek maintained a low profile in recent years, he made notable contributions to both theatre and films such as Ugly, What About Savarkar?, and 31 Divas. Vivek married Reema in 1978 after a brief courtship period. However, the two parted ways. Despite going their separate paths, they maintained cordial relations. Advertisement === Reema and Vivek first met in 1976 while they were working at a bank. The two quickly bonded, and their love story began. Later, in 1978, they got married. But when Reema and Vivek separated, the latter described it as 'an understanding to restructure our lives,' emphasising the mutual respect they maintained for each other even after their split. Vivek and Reema's daughter, Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul, is their only child and the sole surviving member of the family. She has proudly carried forward the family's artistic legacy and became a writer as well as a director, Mrunmayee has worked on critically acclaimed projects which includes Thappad and Scoop, establishing herself as a prominent voice in modern Indian storytelling. Advertisement === Vivek Lagoo's death comes seven years after Reema Lagoo's sudden demise in 2017. The veteran actress complained of chest pain shortly after wrapping up a shoot for the TV show Naamkarann. She was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to a heart attack that night. Reema's last rites were also performed at the Oshiwara crematorium.
