Owen Tonks, TV & Showbiz Reporter

Owen Tonks is a TV & Showbiz Reporter for Daily Mail. He has previously worked as Celebrity Night Editor for Mirror Online, Acting Editor for Closer Online, and as a TV & Showbiz Reporter for The Sun, heat magazine and heatworld.com, Star magazine, an Entertainment Reporter for Metro.co.uk and Newswire Editor for WENN.

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Britain's Got Talent viewers fume as young girl is left in floods of tears on stage during live semi-final after her act fails to made it to series' last round

29/05/24 12:59

Britain's Got Talent viewers were left fuming during the second live semi-final on Tuesday as a young girl was left in floods of tears on stage. Fans were unimpressed when dance troupe Haribow were voted through to Sunday's final by the judges over choir Ravi's Dream Team. Panellists Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli were unable to decide who to put through, leaving it up to the public to choose....read

Britain's Got Talent viewers left baffled by Alesha Dixon's outfit choice during second live semi-final as they insist they've seen the ensemble before
29/05/24 12:08
Eagle-eyed Britain's Got Talent viewers were left puzzled Alesha Dixon's choice of outfit during the second live semi-final of the series on Tuesday.
Britain's Got Talent viewers divided as magician Jack Rhodes sails through to the final - but fans point out he's the ONLY British act to succeed so far
28/05/24 11:31
British magician Jack Rhodes and Japanese Double Dutch group Haribow have joined the Britain's Got Talent grand final line-up - but viewers were left divided by the result.
Britain's Got Talent fans rage at lack of British semi-finalists and slam show's 'box ready' competitors after discovering K-pop band Blitzers have ALREADY topped the charts and released three albums in South Korea
28/05/24 09:11
Britain's Got Talent viewers were left fuming during the second live semi-final of the series on Tuesday as the judges praised already established K-pop band Blitzers.
Race Across The World stars reveal who could beat them to the £20,000 prize as they battle to reach final destination in gripping last episode
28/05/24 07:24
Race Across The World will the final on Wednesday, with the four remaining couples battling it out to win £20,000 - and the contestants have revealed who could beat them for the win.
Eamonn Holmes follows social media pages of scantily clad women in see-through lingerie - including 'the page you don't want your wife to find out about' - after split from Ruth Langsford
28/05/24 05:12
Eamonn Holmes has followed a number Instagram profiles featuring scantily clad women.
Giovanni Pernice and his model girlfriend Molly Brown share passionate kiss in intimate glimpse at their private life as she supports him amid BBC's 'serious misconduct' probe into his 'brutal' Strictly training regime
28/05/24 01:02
Giovanni Pernice is seen kissing girlfriend Molly Brown in an intimate glimpse at their life together - amid the BBC's 'serious misconduct' probe into his alleged Strictly training regime.
Gordon Ramsay risks offending Italians as he whips up an English breakfast pizza - including baked beans - as Brits apologise for his dish
28/05/24 12:21
Gordon Ramsay risked pushing Italians over the edge as he proudly made a full English breakfast pizza complete with baked beans.
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Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford 'holding heartbreaking talks over who will get custody of beloved pet dog Maggie as they try to avoid bringing in lawyers to settle matter after split'
27/05/24 11:27
Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have reportedly been holding heartbreaking talks over who will get custody of their beloved dog following their split.
Simon Cowell's Britain's Got Talent Golden Buzzer act Duo Stardust given axe as he savages them after their live semi-final performance despite previously leaving him impressed
27/05/24 09:25
Simon Cowell's Britain's Got Talent Golden Buzzer act were given the boot during the first live semi-final of the show on Monday after he savagely turned on them.
Britain's Got Talent fans stunned by Amanda Holden's very revealing dress as her wardrobe malfunction catches the eye during first live semi-final
27/05/24 08:07
Amanda Holden caught the eyes of Britain's Got Talent viewers during the show's first semi-final of the series on Monday as she wore a revealing claret red dress.
Matthew Wolfenden speaks out on co-parenting with his former Emmerdale co-star ex-wife Charley Webb as he admits pair are still finding their feet
27/05/24 06:53
Matthew Wolfenden has spoken out about co-parenting with his former Emmerdale co-star ex-wife Charley Webb.
Coronation Street star Alan Halsall makes amusing dig about the single life after his split from his former co-star girlfriend Tisha Merry
27/05/24 05:32
Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall has made a joke about the single life following his split from his co-star girlfriend Tisha Merry.
Lisa Armstrong appears in good spirits as she enjoys night out with pals after vowing to fight for full custody of the dog she shared with ex Ant McPartlin
27/05/24 12:48
Lisa Armstrong appeared in good spirits on Saturday as she enjoyed a night out with pals after vowing to fight for custody of the pet Labrador she shared with ex Ant McPartlin.
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Nicki Minaj addresses cancellation of her Manchester gig after she was arrested on suspicion of possession of soft drugs as rapper returns to stage
26/05/24 11:52
Nicki Minaj addressed the cancellation of her Manchester gig after her arrest in the Netherlands this weekend, as she continued her tour in Birmingham on Sunday.
Olly Alexander takes to the stage for BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend for his first performance since his Eurovision zero points disappointment as Coldplay headline the music festival
26/05/24 08:20
The Years And Years star, 33, represented the UK at the music competition in Malmö, Sweden with his raunchy track Dizzy on May 11.
Love Island 2024 full cast revealed: A sexy nurse, stunning dancer, hunky rugby player and influencer with a disability are among the contestants hoping for romance this summer
26/05/24 08:15
Love Island is just days away from the 2024 summer series launch. The contestants have now been revealed ahead of the opening instalment.
Gavin & Stacey fans 'set for double helping of show at Christmas following announcement of festive finale episode as new BBC plans emerge'
26/05/24 07:24
The BBC is reportedly set to treat Gavin & Stacey fans with a double helping of the show this Christmas.
Anya Taylor-Joy reveals she was 'f**king psyched' to shave her head for her latest Mad Max role as she poses topless for stunning magazine shoot
26/05/24 06:27
Anya Taylor-Joy was 'psyched' to have almost shaved her head for her role as Furiosa in her latest film A Mad Max Saga, which was released on Friday.
Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford look stony-faced as they leave their last public outing separately - before news of their divorce plans emerged following 14 years of marriage
26/05/24 05:24
Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford looked stony-faced as they left their last public outing together separately, before it emerged their marriage was over.
Ekin-Su Culculoglu reveals extent of messages she found from other girls to ex Davide Sanclimenti amid claims he cheated as she insists she was left 'broken' by their 'toxic' romance
26/05/24 01:01
Ekin-Su Culculoglu has spoken out for the first time about the real reason for her out of character behaviour in the Celebrity Big Brother house.
Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice 'sent former celebrity partner an offensive video ahead of live show, BBC bosses are told'
25/05/24 11:56
BBC bosses conducting an investigation into allegations of serious workplace misconduct against Strictly 's Giovanni Pernice have reportedly been told he sent a dance partner an offensive video.
Iris Law 'enjoys second date with England footballer Trent Alexander-Arnold as pair step out for dinner and party on lavish yacht in Monaco'
25/05/24 08:59
Footballer Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly enjoyed a second date with actor Jude Law 's daughter Iris.
Nicki Minaj gig at Co-Op Live Arena is CANCELLED following the star's arrest in Amsterdam: Thousands are left disappointed after the show was axed at the last minute following chants from fans to 'free' her
25/05/24 08:14
Nicki Minaj has been released and fined after she was arrested on suspicion of exporting soft drugs in the Netherlands hours before she was due to fly to the UK to perform a concert.
Demi Moore dazzles in a black gown with a thigh-high split and oversized white bow as she's joined by Eva Green, Andie MacDowell and Elle Fanning for the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony after two weeks of premieres
25/05/24 05:48
Glamour was the name of the game during the Closing Ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival in France on Saturday.
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The Chase star Mark Labbett, 56, splits from his TV presenter girlfriend Hayley Palmer, 42, just a week after celebrating their one-year anniversary, blaming pair's 14-year age gap
25/05/24 05:01
The Chase star Mark Labbett has split from his television presenter girlfriend Hayley Palmer after one year together.
Kate Moss, 50, 'reliving the wild partying days of her 20s' after striking up friendship with reggae superstar Bob Marley's grandson Skip, 27
25/05/24 12:56
Kate Moss is said to be reliving the days of her wild partying after striking up a friendship with Bob Marley's grandson.
Strictly Come Dancing's 'future under threat' amid claims Giovanni Pernice's former show partners have picture proof they sustained injuries during their time in the competition
24/05/24 11:41
Strictly Come Dancing 's future is reportedly under threat after the show's former professional Giovanni Pernice was accused of mistreating his past celebrity partners.
Katie Price is slapped with a parking ticket as she and boyfriend JJ Slater leave her lavish pink Range Rover in London... after she confirms she's swapping her 'Mucky Mansion' for a new house to spark life 'reset'
24/05/24 09:09
Katie Price was issued with a parking ticket as she visited London's Clapham to record an episode of her podcast on Friday.
Cannes Film Festival: Helen Mirren leads the glamour in a sweeping purple gown as she's joined by ageless Andie MacDowell (and even Molly-Mae Hague!) at The Most Precious of Cargoes premiere
24/05/24 06:37
Dame Helen Mirren looked resplendent in a sweeping gown at the premiere of La Plus Précieuse des marchandises (The Most Precious of Cargoes) during the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Friday.
Elizabeth Hurley admits she could have been 'kinder' as she reflects on the tragic deaths of her exes Steve Bing and Shane Warne
24/05/24 05:29
Elizabeth Hurley has questioned whether she could have done more for her exes Steve Bing and Shane Warne before their deaths.
Dolly Parton has been secretly working on her 50th album - which will feature 'more than 20 of her family members'
22/05/24 01:53
Dolly Parton has been secretly working on creating a 'massive new album' set to be released later this year.
Experts reveal Netflix show Baby Reindeer is 'high risk' for lawsuits
01/05/24 06:27
Baby Reindeer stars Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning appeared in good spirits as they stepped out to the Love Lies Bleeding gala film screening in London on Tuesday.
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Make-up free Maisie Williams cuts a casual figure in white cardigan adorned with colourful animal shapes and a mini dress at Love Lies Bleeding screening after party
01/05/24 12:58
Maisie Williams cut a casual figure as she stepped the Love Lies Bleeding screening after party at 100 Wardour St in London's Soho on Tuesday.
Sarah Snook steps out with her mother and husband to watch her former Succession co-star Brian Cox in his West End play Long Day's Journey Into Night before the trio head to the pub
01/05/24 12:35
Sarah Snook stepped out with her family to watch her former Succession co-star Brian Cox in his new play Long Day's Journey Into Night in London on Monday.
Shirley Ballas 'to appear on Bear Grylls' gruelling Netflix show Bear Hunt' after getting the all-clear from three biopsies following cancer scare
30/04/24 11:47
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas is reportedly set to join the line-up of Bear Grylls' upcoming Netflix show Bear Hunt after getting the all-clear following her cancer scare.
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Baby Reindeer stars Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning are arm-in-arm at Love Lies Bleeding screening... as lawyer claims Netflix should have changed key details in hit show to stop outing of real life characters
30/04/24 11:09
Baby Reindeer stars Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning appeared in good spirits as they stepped out to the Love Lies Bleeding gala film screening in London on Tuesday.
Dynamo credits boxer Tyson Fury with stopping him from killing himself after breakdown which saw magician collapse unconscious in his dog's bed
30/04/24 11:02
Dynamo has credited Tyson Fury with inspiring him after the magician tried to kill himself.
Alison Hammond wins over the public as host of For The Love Of Dogs after shaky start to the series as replacement for late Paul O'Grady
30/04/24 08:42
Alison Hammond appeared to win over the public as she returned as host for the latest episode of For The Love Of Dogs on Tuesday.
Love Island's Jessie Wynter partly blamed herself after she was hospitalised when her drink was spiked on holiday in terrifying ordeal
30/04/24 07:39
Jessie Wynter heartbreakingly partly blamed herself after she was rushed to hospital when her drink was spiked while on holiday in the United States last year.
Lydia West admits she had 'imposter syndrome' after It's A Sin success while Nicola Coughlan 'doesn't know how to fit in anymore' as Big Mood stars reflect on life after fame
30/04/24 06:40
Lydia West and Nicola Coughlan insist the lives of the characters they play in their latest TV comedy reflect how them feel about themselves at this current moment in time.
Salma Hayek reveals the final thought she had as she was convinced she was about to die in a terrifying plane crash alongside her friend Penelope Cruz
30/04/24 05:16
Salma Hayek has revealed one of the last thoughts she had when she believed she was going to die in a plane crash with her pal Penelope Cruz.
Strictly's Shirley Ballas reveals the results from three biopsies have come back all clear after terrifying cancer scare
30/04/24 03:45
The Strictly judge, 63, has announced the results from her three biopsies last week have come back all clear.
Rebel Wilson looks glamorous in black dress with mesh detail after Sacha Baron Cohen broke his silence on her redacted memoir's UK release
30/04/24 01:06
Her garment perfectly hugged her hourglass figure and opted for a pair of black heels to add a few inches to her stature.
Sir Mick Jagger makes heartbreaking confession about performing without the Rolling Stones' late drummer Charlie Watts as band embarks on tour
30/04/24 12:33
Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger says he still struggles to perform with out the band's drummer Charlie Watts behind him after he died in 2021.
Blackadder could be made into an 'original play' but writer Ben Elton fears the iconic TV show's legacy would be damaged if stage show failed
29/04/24 11:37
Blackadder co-writer Ben Elton says the iconic British sitcom could come back in another form.
Denise Welch confirms she's moved house after knife-wielding stalker received seven year jail sentence for starting a fire at the property
29/04/24 10:59
Denise Welch has moved house after she was targeted by a stalker who started a fire in a skip on her driveway.
EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison reveals she SCALDED herself with boiling water multiple times a day as she became obsessed with 'washing' away cancer cells after being diagnosed with the disease
29/04/24 10:41
Cheryl Fergison doused herself in scalding water multiple times a day as she became obsessed with 'washing' away cancer cells after battling the illness.
Rhod Gilbert shares cancer update as he admits he's 'pinching himself' over performing stand-up again two years after diagnosis and vows to 'take some power back from this wretched disease by laughing at it'
29/04/24 08:04
Rhod Gilbert is delighted to be back on stage performing stand-up comedy two years after he was diagnosed with cancer.
Strictly Come Dancing's Layton Williams says partnership with Nikita Kuzmin may come to an end as they prepare to head on tour together
29/04/24 07:32
Layton Williams claims his dancer partnership with Nikita Kuzmin may soon come to an end.
Legendary Coronation Street love rat looks vastly different from his days on the cobbles as he reveals cropped white hair during rare TV appearance
29/04/24 05:55
Coronation Street actor Philip Middlemiss looked worlds away from his soap character during an appearance on Loose Women on Monday.
Junior Andre's 'secret girlfriend revealed' - who has already appeared on television and dated a very well known reality star
29/04/24 04:49
Junior Andre reportedly has a secret girlfriend who has already been on TV and has dated a well known reality star.
Kate Moss rakes in MILLIONS in profit after launching modelling agency which has the likes of her daughter Lila Grace and Rita Ora on its books
29/04/24 12:25
Kate Moss has banked millions in profits though her modelling agency which looks after the likes of her daughter Lila and pop star Rita Ora.
Wine to five! Dolly Parton 'planning to launch own range of alcoholic drinks' - after also trying her hand at designing dog apparel, releasing a perfume and opening a successful theme park
28/04/24 11:41
Country music legend Dolly Parton is reportedly set to release her own range of wine.
Coronation Street's sickest ever villain Nathan Curtis to return after prison release as his victim Bethany Platt confronts the evil abuser over teen Lauren Bolton's murder
28/04/24 11:01
The return of Coronation Street 's sickest ever villain Nathan Curtis has been confirmed with the evil abuser set to be seen lurking in Weatherfield in upcoming scenes.
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The Piano viewers moved to tears as man with dementia tells of his heartbreaking struggle with syndrome before impressing with emotional performance for beloved wife
28/04/24 10:16
A man with dementia moved viewers of The Piano to tears as the show returned to Channel 4 for a second series on Sunday.
Antiques Roadshow guest shocked by astonishing value of medieval stone head she found in her DRAIN
28/04/24 08:13
An Antiques Roadshow guest was left aghast by the value of a medieval stone head she found in her drain during Sunday's episode.
Dame Joan Collins looks glamorous in a black satin dress with semi-sheer puff sleeves as she poses alongside her beloved husband Percy Gibson at Variety Club Showbusiness Awards
28/04/24 07:28
Dame Joan Collins cut a very glamorous figure as she stepped out to the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards with her husband Percy Gibson at The Londoner Hotel in the UK capital on Sunday.
Sheridan Smith stuns in glamorous black dress with sweeping fishtail and plunging neckline at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards after her musical Opening Night's cancellation
28/04/24 07:04
Sheridan Smith looked sensational as she stepped out to the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards at The Londoner Hotel in the UK capital on Sunday.
Clare Balding was 'a shoulder to cry on' for wife Alice Arnold when she was left devastated over the break down of a former relationship
28/04/24 06:34
Clare Balding was 'a shoulder to cry on' for her wife Alice Arnold when her previous relationship ended.
The 1% Club viewers left baffled as they spot 'error' and suggest alternative answer to 'simple' question
28/04/24 05:33
Viewers of The 1% Club were left baffled by a question that seemed to have more than one answer on Saturday.
Charlotte Crosby moved to tears as she reflects on the simple moments with her baby daughter Alba being her most treasured in life
28/04/24 04:58
Charlotte Crosby admitted she was moved to tears as she reflected on her life as a mother with her daughter Alba on Sunday.
A Place in the Sun's Jasmine Harman still struggles to talk about her friend and co-host Jonnie Irwin after his tragic death from lung cancer
28/04/24 12:46
Jasmine Harman says it's still difficult to talk about her A Place in the Sun co-host Jonnie Irwin after he tragically lost his battle with cancer earlier this year.
Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner 'warns his ex Lauryn Goodman to stay away from the Euros amid fears her attendance could ruin England's chance of winning the tournament'
27/04/24 11:49
Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner has reportedly warned his ex Lauryn Goodman to stay away from the Euros this summer as her attendance may damage England's chances.
Shirley Ballas reveals she's living in fear over mammogram results following cancer scare after doctors found lump in her breast
27/04/24 09:43
Shirley Ballas says she is living in fear following a recent cancer scare after she went for her routine mammogram.
Britain's Got Talent air guitarist Sven Smith stuns judges as he narrowly avoids X-rated wardrobe malfunction during energetic audition
27/04/24 08:16
The Britain's Got Talent judges were stunned by one contestant during Saturday's episode after he nearly suffered an X-rated wardrobe malfunction.
Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach 'takes swipe at ex-boyfriend Bobby Brazier' as she cosies up to hunky rumoured fling Vito Coppola
27/04/24 07:26
Ellie Leach appeared to take a swipe at ex Bobby Brazier on Saturday as she reunited with rumoured fling Vito Coppola.
'My life is complete!': Rhian Sugden and her actor husband Oliver Mellor welcome first baby together as they share sweet snap of newborn son
27/04/24 06:09
Rhian Sugden has welcomed her first child with her husband Oliver Mellor.
Katie Price 'tries to fool fans with pre-recorded social media videos as she jets off on holiday after failing to attend bankruptcy court hearing'
27/04/24 05:47
Katie Price seemingly tried to stop her fans finding out she was on holiday with her boyfriend JJ Slater on Saturday as she shared a number pre-recorded videos on social media.
Martin Roberts will risk speeding up his 'demise' after near death experience in a bid to help troubled children get their lives on track as they work on £500,000 renovation project
27/04/24 12:45
Martin Roberts says he's willing to take any risk in his pursuit of helping others after his near death experience when he underwent emergency heart surgery back in 2022.
Lauryn Goodman accused of purposefully fuelling public spat with Kyle Walker to attract attention from footballer as it's claimed he missed their son's fourth birthday party
27/04/24 12:28
Lauryn Goodman has been accused of purposefully fuelling a public spat with Kyle Walker after he reportedly missed his son Kairo's fourth birthday.
BBC bosses confirm Beyond Paradise series three and Christmas special as show's season two draws to a close
26/04/24 08:43
Beyond Paradise will return for a third series and Christmas special, the BBC has announced.
Ncuti Gatwa is 'terrified' as launch of his first full Doctor Who series rapidly approaches - and insists anyone who has a problem with him being the first queer Time Lord is not a fan of show
26/04/24 08:21
Ncuti Gatwa has admitted he's 'terrified' ahead of the start of the new series of Doctor Who in two weeks.
Rebel Wilson steps out in glamorous red dress as she's seen for the first time since Sacha Baron Cohen broke his silence on her redacted memoir's UK release - amid legal battle over 'a**hole' chapter
26/04/24 07:09
Rebel Wilson looked sensational as she headed to her show on Friday, just days after Sacha Baron Cohen broke his silence over her claims about his behaviour.
Helen Skelton reveals the one question she detests being asked by 'mum-shamers' as she insists she wastes no energy on judgement from others
26/04/24 06:22
Helen Skelton has hit out at people who ask her one question in particular as a mother.
Shakira speaks out about making 'sacrifices' and remaining 'loyal' in the hope of finding lasting love following her split from Gerard Piqué after 11 years and two children together
26/04/24 05:34
Shakira has spoken out about making sacrifices in life and being loyal in her relationships following her split from Gerard Piqué.
Jessica Alves flaunts her surgically enhanced assets in a sparkly nude dress after announcing the release of a comic book about her life
25/04/24 07:28
She's known for her daring displays and raunchy looks.
Did false internet rumours push Declan Rice's girlfriend into deleting her Instagram posts? Vile trolls circulated fake 'press conference' quotes of England star defending Lauren Fryer from cruel jibes just three days before she wiped her grid
24/04/24 01:50
A fake press conference could have prompted the wave of vile abuse that led to Arsenal and England footballer Declan Rice's girlfriend deleting her Instagram account.
Declan Rice fans leap to the defence of footballer's 'beautiful' girlfriend Lauren Fryer after she deletes her entire Instagram grid over vicious comments about her appearance: 'The people who criticise her are sick'
24/04/24 11:48
Lauryn Fryer, who met Rice at school in 2016 and raises a son with the footballer, had been routinely targeted by merciless online trolls over a period of months.
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TOWIE's Elliott Wright poses with his rarely-seen daughter Olivia as he wishes her a happy 15th birthday in sweet social media tribute post
24/04/24 12:37
Elliot Wright posed with his rarely-seen daughter Olivia as he wished her a happy 15th birthday on Monday.

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