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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street star reveals she's signed a new contract to keep her on soap for another year amid cast exodus
Budget cuts mean that episodes of the soap have been decreased I'D DO ANYTHING Coronation Street star reveals she's signed a new contract to keep her on soap for another year amid cast exodus Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ONE of the stars of Coronation Street has revealed that she's signed a new contract. 7 Jodie Prenger has revealed that she's staying on Coronation Street for the timebeing Credit: Getty 7 The actress made her debut as barmaid Glenda Shuttleworth in 2022 Credit: ITV 7 She first rose to fame after winning a number of huge TV shows in the noughties which included Andrew Lloyd Webber's I'd Do Anything on the BBC in 2009 Credit: BBC This is set to keep her on the seemingly struggling ITV soap for at least another year amid the cast exodus. A number of high-profile stars have left Coronation Street after a string of high-profile budget cuts. However, one star has revealed that she is very much set to stay on the cobbles, and possibly behind the bar of the Rovers. West End star Jodie Prenger, 46, first made her debut on the long-running serial drama as Glenda Shuttleworth in August 2022. She rose to fame after winning the second series of The Biggest Loser in 2006. This was before she beat out the likes of Oscar nominee Jessie Buckley to win the role of Nancy in the 2009 West End revival of Oliver as part of Andrew Lloyd Webber's BBC Talent show, I'd Do Anything. The actress soon swapped the stage for the screen as she secured a 'dream' role on the cobbles. Jodie has now revealed that she's set to reprise her popular role in more episodes of the show. She excitedly told Bella magazine: "I've just re-signed my contract! The poor things have got stuck with me for another year! "I'm thrilled. I love it there. I used to always say to my agent, 'Would you ask if I can be on Corrie?'." She added: "I was that crazy person outside, pitched in a tent, wanting to get in – and now I'm in!" Coronation Street's Jodie Prenger reveals future of Platt family after fans feared another soap legend will quit This comes following a string of high-profile exits including Helen Worth, who departed her long-running role as Gail Platt. This was after a 50-year tenure on ITV screens which kicked off a series of other long-running cast members also leaving Weatherfield. Former I'm A Celeb campmate Sue Cleaver left her role as Eileen Grimshaw behind, whilst Daisy Midgeley (played by Charlotte Jordan) flew abroad for a new life in the sun. Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) was dramatically killed off, while fans are currently witnessing the decline of Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) from Dementia. Yasmeen Metcalfe (Shelley King) also left the street to volunteer at a modern slavery charity in London after her partner Stu Carpenter (Bill Fellows) started fresh in Germany. This is after ITV slashed the number of weekly episodes of their entire soap offering. Emmerdale used to air six episodes per week, Monday to Friday with a double episode on Thursdays. Corrie also aired six episodes per week, which were spread across Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with two episodes each night. Now just five 30-minute episodes of each soap will air in what execs have labelled as the 'soap power hour'. 7 Jodie has revealed that she will still appear on the soap for another year Credit: PA 7 This is following a number of high-profile exits amid a cash crisis behind the scenes Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 Sue Cleaver left her long-running role of Eileen Grimshaw after over two decades on the cobbles Credit: Rex 7 Charlotte Jordan also quit her role on the cobbles as her character flew abroad for a new life in the sun Credit: ITV Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street star reveals she's signed a new contract to keep her on soap for another year amid cast exodus
ONE of the stars of Coronation Street has revealed that she's signed a new contract. 7 Jodie Prenger has revealed that she's staying on Coronation Street for the timebeing Credit: Getty 7 The actress made her debut as barmaid Glenda Shuttleworth in 2022 Credit: ITV 7 She first rose to fame after winning a number of huge TV shows in the noughties which included Andrew Lloyd Webber's I'd Do Anything on the BBC in 2009 Credit: BBC This is set to keep her on the seemingly struggling ITV soap for at least another year amid the cast exodus. Advertisement A number of high-profile stars have left Coronation Street after a string of high-profile budget cuts. However, one star has revealed that she is very much set to stay on the cobbles, and possibly behind the bar of the Rovers. West End star She rose to fame after winning the second series of The Biggest Loser in 2006. Advertisement READ MORE ON CORRIE This was before she beat out the likes of Oscar nominee The actress soon swapped the stage for the screen as she secured a 'dream' role on the cobbles. Jodie has now revealed that she's set to reprise her popular role in more episodes of the show. She excitedly told Bella magazine: "I've just re-signed my contract! The poor things have got stuck with me for another year! Advertisement Most read in Soaps Comment "I'm thrilled. I love it there. I used to always say to my agent, 'Would you ask if I can be on Corrie?'." She added: "I was that crazy person outside, pitched in a tent, wanting to get in – and now I'm in!" Coronation Street's Jodie Prenger reveals future of Platt family after fans feared another soap legend will quit This comes following a string of high-profile exits including Helen Worth, who departed her long-running role as Gail Platt. This was after a 50-year tenure on ITV screens which kicked off a series of other Advertisement Former I'm A Celeb campmate Sue Cleaver left her role as Craig Tinker ( Corrie cash crisis: shock exits for 2025 ITV bosses are locked in a battle to save the cash-strapped soap. This means that a number of stars have either been axed from or have abandoned the long-running serial drama. Colson Smith - Craig Tinker The character of Craig Tinker Sue Cleaver - Eileen Grimshaw After 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, former I'm A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver Luca Toolan - Mason Radcliffe Bosses decided to axe the teenage character after Sue Devaney - Debbie Webster In November 2024, we revealed that Charlotte Jordan - Daisy Midgeley The actress became the fifth star to leave Coronation Street in just one month. We Shelley King - Yasmeen Metcalfe The actress has played Yasmeen Metcalfe on the cobbles for the past 11 years and Yasmeen Metcalfe ( This is after Advertisement Emmerdale used to air six episodes per week, Monday to Friday with a double episode on Thursdays. Corrie also aired six episodes per week, which were spread across Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with two episodes each night. Now just five 30-minute episodes of each soap will air in what execs have labelled as the ' 7 Jodie has revealed that she will still appear on the soap for another year Credit: PA Advertisement 7 This is following a number of high-profile exits amid a cash crisis behind the scenes Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 Sue Cleaver left her long-running role of Eileen Grimshaw after over two decades on the cobbles Credit: Rex 7 Charlotte Jordan also quit her role on the cobbles as her character flew abroad for a new life in the sun Credit: ITV Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX. Advertisement
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street star reveals she's signed a new contract to keep her on soap for another year amid cast exodus
ONE of the stars of Coronation Street has revealed that she's signed a new contract. 7 7 This is set to keep her on the seemingly struggling ITV soap for at least another year amid the cast exodus. A number of high-profile stars have left Coronation Street after a string of high-profile budget cuts. However, one star has revealed that she is very much set to stay on the cobbles, and possibly behind the bar of the Rovers. West End star Jodie Prenger, 46, first made her debut on the long-running serial drama as Glenda Shuttleworth in August 2022. She rose to fame after winning the second series of The Biggest Loser in 2006. This was before she beat out the likes of Oscar nominee Jessie Buckley to win the role of Nancy in the 2009 West End revival of Oliver as part of Andrew Lloyd Webber's BBC Talent show, I'd Do Anything. The actress soon swapped the stage for the screen as she secured a 'dream' role on the cobbles. Jodie has now revealed that she's set to reprise her popular role in more episodes of the show. She excitedly told Bella magazine: "I've just re-signed my contract! The poor things have got stuck with me for another year! "I'm thrilled. I love it there. I used to always say to my agent, 'Would you ask if I can be on Corrie?'." She added: "I was that crazy person outside, pitched in a tent, wanting to get in – and now I'm in!" Coronation Street's Jodie Prenger reveals future of Platt family after fans feared another soap legend will quit This comes following a string of high-profile exits including Helen Worth, who departed her long-running role as Gail Platt. This was after a 50-year tenure on ITV screens which kicked off a series of other long-running cast members also leaving Weatherfield. Former I'm A Celeb campmate Sue Cleaver left her role as Eileen Grimshaw behind, whilst Daisy Midgeley (played by Charlotte Jordan) flew abroad for a new life in the sun. Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) was dramatically killed off, while fans are currently witnessing the decline of Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) from Dementia. Corrie cash crisis: shock exits for 2025 ITV bosses are locked in a battle to save the cash-strapped soap. This means that a number of stars have either been axed from or have abandoned the long-running serial drama. Colson Smith - Craig Tinker The character of Craig Tinker has been axed by bosses after 14 years. After he was told of the news in Autumn 2024, Colson Smith confirmed that would be written out of the show with scenes to air later this year. Craig's on-screen mum, Beth Tinker, also left the show in the summer when actress Lisa George was written out from the role. Sue Cleaver - Eileen Grimshaw After 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, former I'm A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver will quit the show. The Sun on Sunday reported in January that she's already begun to film her exit scenes. However the character will not be killed off in case Sue opts to make a return in the future. Luca Toolan - Mason Radcliffe Bosses decided to axe the teenage character after just 16 months after he first joined the show. Recent scenes saw Mason stabbed by his criminal brothers after his pal Dylan brought a knife in an attempt to defend him. Sue Devaney - Debbie Webster In November 2024, we revealed that Debbie Webster is set to be killed off after 40 years on the cobbles. The character will die as part of a heartbreaking long-running dementia storyline. Charlotte Jordan - Daisy Midgeley The actress became the fifth star to leave Coronation Street in just one month. We revealed that she will bow out of the ITV soap later this year after four years on-screen. Charlotte told sources that she's hungry to see what other opportunities await. Shelley King - Yasmeen Metcalfe The actress has played Yasmeen Metcalfe on the cobbles for the past 11 years and we revealed in January that she finished filming her final scenes. This follows the departure of her on-screen partner Stu Carpenter. Yasmeen Metcalfe (Shelley King) also left the street to volunteer at a modern slavery charity in London after her partner Stu Carpenter (Bill Fellows) started fresh in Germany. This is after ITV slashed the number of weekly episodes of their entire soap offering. Emmerdale used to air six episodes per week, Monday to Friday with a double episode on Thursdays. Corrie also aired six episodes per week, which were spread across Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with two episodes each night. Now just five 30-minute episodes of each soap will air in what execs have labelled as the ' soap power hour'. 7 7 7 7 Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
Time Business News
05-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Time Business News
10 Best Gyms in Sydney (2025) for Every Fitness Level
Looking for the best gyms in Sydney? Whether you're a beginner or a pro, here are the top 10 gyms in 2025 for every fitness level, goal, and budget. 10 Best Gyms in Sydney (2025) for Every Fitness Level Finding the perfect gym isn't just about the equipment it's about the vibe, the trainers, the crowd, and whether you actually want to go. Whether you're new to fitness, training for your next marathon, or trying to finally commit to those New Year's goals, this list of the best gyms Sydney has to offer in 2025 has something for you. We've included a mix of budget-friendly spots, elite performance centres, 24/7 chains, and community-style gyms so you can pick what fits you best. 1. Virgin Active – Pitt Street Best for: All-round fitness, luxury facilities, group classes Located in the heart of Sydney CBD, Virgin Active is known for its high-end facilities, top-tier equipment, and wide range of group classes from boxing and HIIT to reformer Pilates. The environment is clean, modern, and motivating. Membership: From $38/week From $38/week Bonus: Sleep pods, spa, and a smoothie bar 2. Fitness First – Bondi Platinum Best for: Group classes, premium location, variety of training styles Fitness First is a household name, and the Bondi Platinum location is one of their best. You'll find everything from free weights to yoga to small group training. Plus, the views near the beach are a mood booster in themselves. Membership: From $32/week From $32/week Bonus: Outdoor training zone & sauna 3. Plus Fitness 24/7 – Multiple Locations Best for: Convenience, affordability, beginners If you want a no-frills, accessible gym that's open 24/7, Plus Fitness is a reliable choice. It's beginner-friendly with all the essential machines, and most locations have a strong community vibe. Membership: From $14.95/week From $14.95/week Bonus: No lock-in contract 4. 98 Gym – Riley Street Best for: Strength & conditioning, serious athletes Founded by former Commando Steve from The Biggest Loser , 98 Gym is for those who want to train like professionals. It focuses on performance training, functional movement, and results-based workouts. Membership: From $65/week From $65/week Bonus: Access to expert programming & performance testing 5. F45 Training – Various Locations Best for: High-intensity group workouts, time-efficient sessions If you like a fast-paced, social workout, F45 might be your match. Each 45-minute class is a mix of cardio and strength, changing daily. With locations all over Sydney, it's super accessible. Membership: From $55/week From $55/week Bonus: Community-driven with trainer support every session 6. City Gym – Darlinghurst Best for: Bodybuilding, diversity, old-school gym lovers An iconic gym in Sydney with a strong LGBTQ+ following, City Gym has been around since 1978 and still delivers. It's especially popular among bodybuilders, fitness models, and people who love a no-BS gym vibe. Membership: From $29.95/week From $29.95/week Bonus: Open 24/7 with a café and posing room 7. 1R (OneRebel) – Martin Place Best for: Boutique fitness, music-driven workouts, stylish space Think of it as the 'nightclub of fitness.' OneRebel is a UK-born boutique fitness brand known for its intense classes, LED-lit rooms, and pumping playlists. It's all about the experience. Membership: Class-pack or pay-per-class from $30 Class-pack or pay-per-class from $30 Bonus: Luxury changerooms & cold towels 8. Snap Fitness – Suburban Locations Best for: Quiet environments, 24/7 access, local feel Snap Fitness is great for those who want a more relaxed, consistent space to train in. It's less crowded than the big chains and offers decent equipment and personalized programs. Membership: From $17.95/week From $17.95/week Bonus: Free intro PT session with most memberships 9. The Cube Gym – Zetland Best for: Functional training, CrossFit-style workouts If you love lifting, jumping, pulling, and sweating with intention, this place blends the best of CrossFit with structured strength training. The coaches are hands-on, and the programming changes often. Membership: From $55/week From $55/week Bonus: Open gym access plus coached classes 10. Barry's Bootcamp – Martin Place Best for: HIIT lovers, high-energy sessions, transformation goals Barry's is all about intensity and results. Known globally for its 'red room,' every session combines treadmill intervals with strength circuits. It's hard but it works. Membership: Class packs or unlimited options starting around $35/session Class packs or unlimited options starting around $35/session Bonus: High-end protein bar on site Things to Consider When Choosing a Gym in Sydney Location: Choose one close to home or work you're more likely to go Choose one close to home or work you're more likely to go Fitness level: Some gyms are beginner-friendly, others cater to pros Some gyms are beginner-friendly, others cater to pros Training style: Group fitness? Bodybuilding? Functional? Match the vibe Group fitness? Bodybuilding? Functional? Match the vibe Hours: 24/7 gyms offer flexibility if you have a hectic schedule 24/7 gyms offer flexibility if you have a hectic schedule Cost: Don't forget to check for joining fees or minimum contracts Large FAQs (Instead of Conclusion) Plus Fitness and Snap Fitness offer some of the lowest weekly rates, often under $20, with 24/7 access and no lock-in contracts. Yes! Virgin Active, Barry's Bootcamp, and OneRebel are premium fitness spaces with designer facilities, high-end equipment, and extra perks like saunas, sleep pods, and luxe changerooms. Snap Fitness, Plus Fitness, and some Fitness First locations are great for beginners with easy-to-use machines and optional PT guidance. Virgin Active and F45 stand out for their variety and quality of group training. If you're after a boutique feel, Barry's Bootcamp and OneRebel are top choices. Many gyms offer free trials or discounted intro weeks. It's best to visit their website or call the front desk to check availability. Yes. Plus Fitness, Snap Fitness, and City Gym are open 24/7 and are ideal for people with non-traditional schedules. City Gym and 98 Gym are two of the best spots for serious lifters, offering extensive weight racks, machines, and supportive communities. If you value experience, motivation, and design, boutique gyms like Barry's or OneRebel can be worth the higher cost especially if group training keeps you consistent. Some locations like Fitness First and Virgin Active offer student or off-peak discounts. Always ask during signup. Most mid-to-high-end gyms such as Virgin Active, Fitness First, and 98 Gym offer showers, lockers, and towel service. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘This timeline is so stupid': Social media shakes head over Jillian Michaels taking ‘new media' seat at White House
Jillian Michaels, best known as the fitness trainer on the reality series The Biggest Loser, got the opportunity to ask the first question at Thursday's White House press briefing as a 'new media' member – and the internet did not disappoint with its reaction to the spectacle. 'This timeline is just so stupid,' one Bluesky user noted, seemingly speaking for much of social media. With the Trump administration's Make America Healthy Again Commission – led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – releasing its much-anticipated report on childhood chronic illness, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt invited Michaels to occupy the 'new media' seat at Thursday's press briefing. Michaels, who once criticized Donald Trump's former vice president Mike Pence as 'the number one anti-gay politician in the country,' has refashioned herself in recent years as a conservative podcaster and pundit. After expressing support for Kennedy's presidential campaign and MAHA movement, she ended up voting for Trump in what was a reversal of her previous stance on his first administration. The White House's 'new media' seat, meanwhile, has disproportionally (but not exclusively) been reserved for pro-Trump media outlets and influencers who have generally rewarded Leavitt for the assignment by tossing obsequiously softball questions her way. Prior to turning to the former reality star on Thursday, Leavitt promoted Michaels' podcast Keeping It Real and called her a 'media powerhouse' before acknowledging that she was at the White House to attend that afternoon's MAHA event. Michaels then kicked off the briefing by asking the press secretary about the personal impact of Kennedy's new study. 'As a MAHA mom yourself, how do you interpret the significance of this report in terms of delivering measurable health improvement for Americans and their kids? And what specific actions does the administration plan to take in response to it?' Michaels wondered. 'When the president took office, he promised to make this country healthy again. And the president signed an executive order directing this commission, now less than 100 days later, the commission is delivering this report,' Leavitt responded. 'Another promise kept.' Of course, it didn't take long for the spectacle of The Biggest Loser trainer asking questions at a White House briefing to make its way to social media. And the reaction, especially from liberals and progressives, was a combination of mockery, incredulity and dismay. 'Jillian Michaels is in the new media seat at the White House press briefing,' one Twitter user wrote. 'This timeline is so wild.' Laura Bassett, a columnist at The Cut, said she 'could write a dissertation about the new media seat.' States Newsroom reporter Kelcie Moseley-Morris added that her '2005 self would be so confused by this.' While some pointed out that she's now a host of a right-wing version of The View, others explained that they had to do a 'double take' when they noticed her while watching the briefing. Still, in the end, many just felt that Michaels' appearance showed 'spectacular levels of unseriousness' and snarked that the United States was now 'the least serious country in the entire benighted history of the solar system.'
