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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kim Woodburn's co-star Aggie Mackenzie admits pair 'barely spoke' after they sparked a bitter feud on How Clean Is Your House? - as she reflects on Queen Of Clean's passing
Aggie Mackenzie has revealed that she would 'barely speak' to Kim Woodburn away from the camera amid a feud which arose while they hosted How Clean Is Your House? Kim died on Tuesday at the age of 83 following after a short illness, with tributes pouring in for the much-loved star throughout this week. The Brit had featured on screens for decades including appearances on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, Celebrity Big Brother and most famously How Clean is Your House? - which she hosted with Aggie, 69. But the pair 'never got on' during their six years hosting the Channel 4 show, with Aggie now admitting that they 'barely spoke'. Writing in The Sun following her former co-host's passing this week, the 69-year-old said: 'There were days filming together that felt like walking a tightrope. Kim died on Tuesday at the age of 83 following after a short illness, with tributes pouring in for the much-loved star throughout this week 'And by the later series, I'll be honest - our relationship had almost completely broken down. We barely spoke off camera.' In an interview with The Mirror earlier this week, Aggie - who now works as a yoga teacher - pinpointed the exact moment her and Kim's friendship deteriorated. The incident reportedly occurred while they were performing as the Ugly Sisters in a 2008 pantomime. She said: '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.' '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.' Aggie went onto reveal the row threw the whole pantomime into chaos, as Kim ran off to her dressing room 'crying her eyes out,' and she refused to go back on stage. While bosses scrambled to save the show, Kim then suddenly decided to return to the stage, with Aggie admitting she felt 'crushed and disrespected' by her co-star's behaviour. The former presenter added that she never received an apology from Kim for her behaviour, adding: 'Essentially, she probably had no confidence, she probably deep down hated herself, and so in order to survive she had to put on a big front to keep herself protected and to keep people away.' Despite believing that How Clean is Your House? was made better by the friction between the pair, Aggie admitted this week that their feud was ultimately the reason the show was discontinued. Disagreements between Aggie and Kim had become so severe that they could no longer continue filming for Channel 4. Following her old 'sparring partner's' death this week however, the 69-year-old paid tribute to Kim in her piece for The Sun, writing: 'You were fierce, complicated, maddening - and unforgettable. 'I hope wherever you are now, it's spotless. And peaceful.' Aggie also shared a statement with The Daily Mail which read: 'Kim was a tormented soul, but now she's finally at peace. 'We clashed often. Behind the fierce person was deep pain and incredible strength. She survived because she had to. I hope she's resting now. She was an unforgettable woman.' Kim's passing was announced on Tuesday. Her representative confirmed to MailOnline: '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.' The statement continued: '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 was survived by her husband Peter - who she married in 1979. In a heartbreaking post on Instagram following her passing, he shared a slideshow of images of Kim since birth. He penned in a caption: 'My wonderful, beautiful, Kim passed away last night. God bless, my love, xxxx.' In the months before her death, Kim had paused her work commitments due to ill health and she also underwent surgery on her eye earlier this year. Known as the 'Queen of Clean', Kim rose to fame as the co-host of Channel 4's popular series How Clean is Your House? at the age of 60. Kim went on to become a household name on ITV chat shows This Morning and Loose Women. She also starred in a number of reality TV shows including a stint on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2009 and Celebrity Big Brother in 2017.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aggie MacKenzie says Kim Woodburn 'haunted her dreams' after their two-decade feud began when she 'pushed her to the ground' as she reflects on fraught relationship after her death
Aggie MacKenzie has revealed the moment her friendship with Kim Woodburn came to an abrupt end, as she reflected on their fraught relationship following the star's death at 83. The pair had once starred in the Channel 4 series How Clean Is Your House? but after a shock fall-out, would barely exchange a word in the final two series of the show. In the past, Kim had insisted that she and Aggie 'never got on,' and the latter previously claimed she was left needing therapy after working with her co-star. Following Kim's death Aggie has now told The Mirror about the cause behind their fallout, admitting it was her co-star's anger that brought their working relationship to an end. The star, who now works as a yoga teacher, said that the incident occurred while they were performing as the Ugly Sisters a pantomime show in 2008, She said: '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.' '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.' Aggie went onto reveal the row threw the whole pantomime inot chaos, as Kim ran off to her dressing room 'crying her eyes out,' and she refused to go back on stage. While bosses scrambled to save the show, drafting in a lead dancer to take her place, Kim then suddenly decided to continue with the show, with Aggie admitted she felt 'crushed and disrespected' by her co-star's behaviour. The former presenter added that she never received an apology from Kim for her behaviour, adding: 'Essentially, she probably had no confidence, she probably deep down hated herself, and so in order to survive she had to put on a big front to keep herself protected and to keep people away. 'If she apologised to me, that would be showing weakness in her eyes. So no, I never got an apology from her.' Aggie admitted she was 'surprised and shocked' when she learned of Kim's passing, but struggled to recall the last time she spoke to her. 'I have no memory of the last time I spoke to Kim. It was years and years ago. But I did used to dream about Kim a lot, but I never actually saw her in real life again. The dreams were mostly about us making up and being friendly again,' she said. Following Kim's death, Aggie shared a statement with the Mail where she branded the star a 'tormented soul.' She said: 'Kim was a tormented soul, but now she's finally at peace. 'We clashed often. Behind the fierce persona was deep pain and incredible strength. She survived because she had to. I hope she's resting now. She was an unforgettable woman.' Speaking to The Sun , Aggie said her time with Kim was 'one of the strangest, most intense working relationships' and it felt like 'walking a tightr tpe'. Detailing Kim's childhood trauma, she added: 'Kim was always battling something. She could be bright and brilliant one minute, then stormy and defensive the next. That wasn't entirely diva behaviour. That was also trauma. 'There were moments - even on set - when I'd catch a glimpse of that frightened, furious young toddler whose needs had never been met.' While the pair didn't get on, Aggie claimed that the 'friction' between them but that it helped make the show work better. She also admitted that their show finished because their relationship had become too fractured and it was too hard for them to continue filming together. Kim's passing was announced on Tuesday. Her representative confirmed to MailOnline: '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.' The statement continued: '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.' Known as the 'Queen of Clean', Kim rose to fame as the co-host of Channel 4 's popular series How Clean is Your House? at the age of 60. Kim went on to become a household name on ITV chat shows This Morning and Loose Women. She also starred in a number of reality TV shows including a stint on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2009 and Celebrity Big Brother in 2017.
BBC News
03-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Sands Centre's events season cancelled over ongoing roof works
A leisure venue's autumn and pantomime season will not go ahead after work to remove unsafe concrete in the auditorium roof was slowed by storm removal of approximately 200 tonnes of concrete at the Sands Centre, in Carlisle, got under way last year, but January's Storm Éowyn hit a temporary which manages the venue on behalf of Cumberland Council, said it was working with promoters to reschedule events which were due to be staged between 1 September and 31 is asking people not to contact the box office, adding its team would be in touch with all affected ticket holders in the coming weeks with "further details about their options". The events space has been shut since 2023 following a change in government guidance over the use of Raac, a type of concrete found to have safety council initially aimed to have the work completed by late spring, but now says it hopes to have it finished this winter, with the entertainment programme restarting early next leader Mark Fryer said the contractor appointed for the job had faced "several challenges", with the storm having had "a major impact on the completion of the necessary works".Alongside the removal of the concrete, the ventilation system will be upgraded, the lighting system enhanced and customer seating replaced, while changes will also be made to the back-of-house closure of the events space does not impact on the centre's swimming pools, gym, studios or sports hall. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Loose Women star signs up for money-spinning new role away from ITV as stars face pay cuts and axings in ITV chaos
A LOOSE Women star has signed up for a money-spinning new role away from ITV, as the stars of the show face pay cuts. It comes after a major ITV shake-up was revealed this week which will see the female-led, lunchtime talk show cut to 30 weeks a year. 4 4 4 It means the full 26-strong pool of Loose Women. presenters and panellists will no longer be required. Up to a third of the cast, which includes Linda Robson, Denise Welch, Christine Lampard, Coleen Nolan and Charlene White, could be left without a seat at the table in the shake-up. Not one to take things lying down, one of the stars has already taken on a new job that will boost the coffers. Linda Robson has revealed she will be treading the boards this Christmas in panto. She will take center stage at Dartford's Orchard West Theatre. Theatre Director, Tal Rosen said: "We're absolutely delighted to announce Linda Robson is starring in this year's pantomime, Aladdin, as Jasmine's Mother. "As a much-loved household name, Linda will undoubtably bring her warmth, humour and unmistakable personality to Orchard West. "She is a perfect fit for Dartford this Christmas, and Aladdin is guaranteed to be a special festive production. "We look forward to welcoming Linda in her first panto role here in Dartford and we know our audiences will welcome this exciting news." MORE ITV CUTS Loose Women isn't the only show affected by these changes at ITV. Katie Price reignites bitter Loose Women feud seven years after panel exit, ranting 'I hated that show' 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. The reshuffle comes amid a desperate cost-cutting drive at the broadcaster, and follows changes already made to its soaps. But bosses insist the cuts will bolster other areas of the channel including new drama and sport. The overhaul was announced on Tuesday by Kevin Lygo, managing director of ITV 's media and entertainment division. He said: ' Daytime is a really important part of what we do, and these scheduling and production changes will enable us to continue to deliver a schedule providing viewers with the news, debate and discussion they love from the presenters they know and trust as well as generating savings which will allow us to reinvest across the programme budget in other genres. 'These changes also allow us to consolidate our news operations and expand our national, international and regional news output and to build upon our proud history of trusted journalism at a time when our viewers need accurate, unbiased news coverage more than ever.' 4
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Chase star Jenny Ryan lands herself a new job - and it's worlds away from her role on the quiz show
The Chase star Jenny Ryan has revealed that she's landed herself a new role away from the ITV quiz show. TV star Jenny, 43, is arguably best known for being one of the Chasers on the popular programme. Jenny joined The Chase as The Vixen as part of the ninth series in 2015, and since then she's become a huge fan favourite. Many will be happy to know that they will be able to watch her on stage as part of a Christmas production later on in the year. Jenny has taken on the character of the wicked fairy Carabosse in Sleeping Beauty, which will be performed at Wyvern Theatre & Swindon Arts Centre, Swindon. Speaking about her new role, Jenny said: 'I am thrilled to be coming to Swindon this Christmas to appear in Sleeping Beauty. 'I have heard how wonderful Wyvern Theatre audiences are so I can't wait to get started. 'I know that we are going to have a lot of panto fun and I look forward to hearing everyone booing loudly!' The theatre's official Instagram page also shared the news with their followers, writing: 'CAST ANNOUNCEMENT 'We're thrilled to announce that The Chase's @jenny_from_the_quiz will star as the wicked fairy Carabosse in our spellbinding family pantomime, Sleeping Beauty alongside Swindon panto royalty David Ashley and comedy actor @bengoffe, back by popular demand! Bring on the fun and laughter!!' Many rushed to share their support and excitement over the news. They said: 'Awwww fabulous'; 'ave it!'; 'Have a great time.' Jenny will be joined by David Ashley and Ben Goffe. The show will be available to watch between December 6 2025 and 4 January 2026. Jenny is no stranger to performing. Over the years she's appeared in various other programmes including University Challenge, Mastermind, Are You an Egghead and Only Connect. She's also taken part in Celebrity MasterChef, Supermarket Sweep, Catchphrase Celebrity Special and Who I Lie to You?
