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Claudia Winkleman in official promo for The Traitors

Celebrity Traitors is a shock phenomenon – and the finale will be spectacular

TV October 30, 2025 By Sabrina Barr

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This staggering Jonathan Ross moment will go down in Celebrity Traitors history

TV October 30, 2025 By Sabrina Barr

Zarah Sultana leaning towards Jeremy Corbyn as they speak at an event.

Your Party promised new politics - then gave us messy squabbles

Politics October 29, 2025 By Nadeine Asbali

Dawn Butler at a red carpet event, smiling.

I called Reform MP's comments racist - I was told I couldn't call her one

Politics October 29, 2025 By Dawn Butler

Carla Denyer - mould flats

The Renters’ Rights Act doesn't go far enough

UK October 29, 2025 By Carla Denyer

Nadeine Asbali smiles while outdoors

If you have 3 kids you will be treated one of two ways

Families October 25, 2025 By Nadeine Asbali

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly stood arm in arm on the Strictly dance floor as they present the show.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's exit should be the death of Strictly

TV October 25, 2025 By Adam Miller

Almara Abgarian photographed at home in Clapham by Rachel Adams

We had planned a dirty weekend - then I woke up with his cousin

Sex October 24, 2025 By Almara Abgarian

Kate Garraway, Stephen Fry and David Olusoga on Celebrity Traitors. They're sitting at th breakfast table.

Celebrity Traitors’ most devastating banishment might finally turn the tide

TV October 24, 2025 By Sabrina Barr

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly stood arm in arm on the Strictly dance floor as they present the show.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's exit should be the death of Strictly

TV October 25, 2025 By Adam Miller

Diane, Marie, Tony, Jez, Clare, Bobby and Sheila in Hollyoaks as a plane looms in the background

Hollyoaks' perfect soap week proves it deserves 30 more years

Hollyoaks October 23, 2025 By Duncan Lindsay

Cat Burns in Celebrity Traitors sitting on a chair

I hate to admit it – Cat Burns’ Celebrity Traitors days are numbered

TV October 24, 2025 By Sabrina Barr

EMILY, 25 NORTHAMPTON, POLITICAL EVENTS MANAGER image.png Why did you apply to be on this new series of Big Brother? I applied because I love doing things for the plot. I love a fun experience and meeting new people. And I guess this is just another crazy chapter in my very crazy life! What do you think you?ll bring to the House? I'll definitely bring a lot of noise. But also, a lot of excitement and enthusiasm. I'm so enthusiastic that people often think I'm being sarcastic. However, I will definitely bring fun, so I'll make sure that nobody is bored in the house. What are you looking forward to the most about being a Housemate? I'm looking forward to meeting all the other housemates. Working in politics, I've met all sorts of characters, so I'm definitely used to a big range of personalities. But I just love meeting new people and seeing what they have to offer. Do you have a strategy for making it to the final? I haven't really thought about a strategy, although I do think people look at me and think I'm very ditzy because I've got blonde hair and fake nails. So, I think that could definitely play to my advantage, because they better watch out! I'm actually a lot cleverer. What are you most likely to get nominated for?? I think I'm most likely to be nominated for talking too much or being too loud, because I just let the impulsive thoughts out when there's something I want to say. I can't stand silence. I have to fill the silence all the time. So, I'm sure that might give some Housemates a headache, but I think it's fun. Tell us one thing about yourself you think will surprise people the most. People are often surprised that I'm into politics because maybe I don't fit the normal stereotype. Also, I'm a massive football fan - I go to home and away games by myself. Up the Villa! What would you do with the money if you won? If I win the money, I want to go on holiday. First and foremost, treat the girls. But then, I think I'd be a bit sensible and maybe put some aside. But that?s kind of boring, so who knows, I might just end up splashing it all and having a good time! ENDS

Emily Hewertson is insufferable - but Big Brother needs her Tory politics

TV October 21, 2025 By Adam Miller

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Politicians scapegoat Muslims by targeting 'political Islam' - but never other religions

Politics October 20, 2025 By Nadeine Asbali

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Strictly is stronger than ever – when the judges stop bickering

TV October 20, 2025 By Adam Miller

Almara Abgarian photographed at home in Clapham by Rachel Adams

I 'Winnie the Pooh-ed it' during sex - and learned a valuable lesson

Sex October 17, 2025 By Almara Abgarian

Celia Imrie sitting in an armchair on Celebrity Traitors, smirking.

Celia Imrie's X-rated Celebrity Traitors remark has somehow topped her iconic fart

TV October 16, 2025 By Sabrina Barr

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This dark horse Celebrity Traitors star could be the show’s deadliest threat

TV October 16, 2025 By Sabrina Barr

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock for Big Brother (15516013f) George 'Big Brother' TV show, Series 3, Episode 6, London, UK - 03 Oct 2025

Big Brother is getting harder and harder to defend

TV November 12, 2025 By Adam Miller

Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington

Vicky Pattison just gave Strictly one of its most powerful moments yet

TV October 13, 2025 By Adam Miller