Connie Rusk, Associate Showbusiness Editor

Connie is an NQJ accredited journalist and joined Daily Mail back in 2018, after working as a Senior News Reporter for Get Surrey. She loves all things showbiz - from the latest reality TV to glamorous red carpet premieres.

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Where are the original Neighbours cast now? As Australia's favourite soap is axed for a second time we take a look at Ramsay Street's residents as original star Ian Smith, 86, reveals how long he has to live amid cancer battle

21/02/25 09:52

Australia's favourite soap was axed for the second time last week less than two years after it was first revived. Despite its return on Prime Video and Ten, it has been confirmed that the last episode of Neighbours will now air in December 2025, much to the disappointment of fans. On Thursday the show's crew broke their silence on the show's fate as they assured fans that new episodes from the 40th anniversary season would continue to be broadcasted on Prime Video and Ten, with 'all the big soapie twists and turns that our viewers love.'...read

The Traitors' secrets REVEALED: As the countdown to the final begins, a look into the intriguing lives of the remaining contestants (and what they've been hiding)
18/01/25 02:02
With just six days to go until the highly anticipated final, excitement is still building. Here MailOnline takes a look at the secrets behind the remaining contestants...
Love Island All Stars SPOILER: Tina Stinnes' bombshell arrival ruffles feathers as Scott Thomas admits 'you were always my type'
17/01/25 03:59
The reality TV veteran, 29, makes her bombshell arrival in Friday's upcoming episode of Love Island All Stars.
Jamie Foxx, 57, enjoys star-studded night out in London with daughter Anelise, 16, as actor tours UK to promote new film Back In Action
17/01/25 02:46
The actor, 57, wore a baggy grey Gucci jumper with matching tracksuit bottoms, as he headed to Chiltern Firehouse in London with his daughter, 15, on Thursday night to promote hie new movie.
Kate Moss parties into the early hours with daughter Lila at her star-studded 51st birthday bash after split from Count Nikolai von Bismarck - but there is no sign of her sister Lottie despite reconciliation
17/01/25 01:00
The supermodel partied into the early hours as she rung in her 51st birthday with a host of stars and her daughter Lila in London on Thursday.
Jamie Foxx, 57, admits he thought he was being 'pranked' after waking up from 20 day coma following terrifying brain bleed and stroke
17/01/25 10:08
The actor, 57, has revealed how he thought it was a joke when doctors told him he had been out for 20 days after suffering a stroke caused bleed on the brain.
How to be 80 years young! As Sir Rod Stewart celebrates milestone birthday in St Barts, the male octogenarians who haven't aged in decades - so what IS their secret?
10/01/25 04:39
MailOnline takes a look at the male octogenarians who haven't aged in decades and reveal the secrets to their success as Sir Rod Stewart celebrates his 80th birthday.
Sir Rod Stewart hits the beach in St Barts with his wife Penny Lancaster, 53, and huge blended family as he continues his 80th birthday celebrations on $150m super yacht
10/01/25 12:12
The singer continued to ring his 80th birthday in style as he hit the beach with his huge family in St Barts on Wednesday.
Inside the barn Richard Hammond was 'banished to' on £7m Bollitree Castle after his split from wife of 28 years Mindy... after he broke her golden rule for living together
10/01/25 09:51
Last year, Richard hinted at tensions in the marriage when he gave fans a tour of a granary barn he converted in the grounds of the castle.
Curse of being Michael Jackson's child - from heroin addiction to 'little talent to offer' and war with grandmother over money
09/01/25 01:59
In the 15 years since the King Of Pop's passing, Prince, 27, Paris, 26, and Bigi, 22, have all faced the scrutiny of growing up in the public eye.
Jamie Lee Curtis, 66, is age-defying as she recreates her iconic Perfect aerobic routine with Jimmy Fallon 40 years on from John Travolta film
09/01/25 10:28
The actress, 66, was back in her leotard as she recreated her iconic aerobic routine from her 1985 film Perfect for The Tonight Show on Wednesday.
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Coleen Rooney reveals how the Wagatha Christie battle with arch nemesis Rebekah Vardy put a 'strain' on her marriage and 'ruined weekends'
09/01/25 09:22
The WAG has revealed the huge toll her battle with arch nemesis Rebekah Vardy had.
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Love Island All Stars will be coupled up by fan vote in series launch - with exes set to come face to face
09/01/25 08:47
The cast of Love Island: All Stars will be coupled up by a public vote in the series launch on Monday.
SAG AWARDS 2025: Cynthia Erivo, Daniel Craig and Eddie Redmayne lead the Brits bagging nominations
08/01/25 04:59
A whole host of UK stars have been shortlisted for this year's Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Jack Grealish's girlfriend Sasha Attwood looks glam in a black playsuit as she takes their daughter Mila, three months, on a trip to London
08/01/25 04:02
The model, 28, who is the girlfriend of footballer Jack Grealish , visited London with their daughter Mila, three months, and shared a series of selfies on Instagram on Wednesday.
Maya Jama gives Love Island fans a tour of her incredible South African villa ahead of All Stars series launch
08/01/25 03:19
The host, 30, has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the luxurious villa she is staying in while she presents Love Island All Stars in South Africa.
Aisling Bea recalls the horrifying moment she watched her shoulder dislocate from her arm
08/01/25 11:47
The actress, 40, has recalled the moment she watched her shoulder dislocate from her arm.
Dua Lipa flashes her 18 carat diamond 'engagement ring' as she enjoys cocktails on girls' night out
08/01/25 10:52
The singer, 29, flashed her huge diamond ring on her engagement finger as she headed on a girls' night out on Tuesday.
Mark Wright heads on an early morning run as he is seen for the first time since the death of his beloved grandfather Eddie
08/01/25 10:08
The former TOWIE star, 37, was seen for the first time since it was announced his beloved grandfather Eddie had died aged 92.
Zendaya shows off her $200,000 diamond engagement ring as she takes to the stage for Challengers screening after Tom Holland's proposal
08/01/25 09:20
The actress, 28, ensured all eyes were on her as she flashed her $200,000 diamond engagement ring on stage on Monday.
Amanda Holden recalls her first kiss and leaves Ashley Roberts shocked by the brutal feedback she gave her love interest afterwards
07/01/25 03:59
The presenter, 53, revealed who was her first kiss during Heart Radio Breakfast on Tuesday morning.
The Vivienne was bombarded with homophobic abuse after their Blankety Blank Christmas appearance which aired days before their tragic death, reveals BGT drag act Myra DuBois
07/01/25 10:54
The Vivienne was hit with a barrage of homophobic abuse after they appeared on Blankety Blank over Christmas .
Ashton Kutcher puts on an animated display as he takes his son Dmitri, eight, to WWE's Monday Night Raw
07/01/25 09:44
The actor enjoyed some quality time with his son Dmitri, eight, on Monday as he took him to watch wrestling at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
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Aubrey Plaza is supported by Hollywood after she breaks her silence on husband Jeff Baena's tragic death aged 47
07/01/25 09:04
The actress, 40, has been supported by Hollywood stars in the wake of her husband Jess Baena's death.
BBC Radio 1 reveals their biggest song of 2024 - but do YOU agree?
29/12/24 01:08
BBC Radio 1 said the hit, which was number one on the UK charts for five weeks when it was released in April, placed first in their Top 100 countdown.
Wayne's a no-show! Plymouth Argyle manager misses out on festive trip to Lapland with wife Coleen Rooney and two youngest sons Kit, eight, and Cass, six, after their fleeting reunion
20/12/24 10:00
The WAG, 36, treated Kit, eight, and Cass, six, to a festive visit to Lapland UK in Berkshire, after they flew out to Australia to support her during her I'm A Celebrity stint.
The Holiday is called out for ANOTHER glaring plot hole after iconic Christmas film's inaccuracies were revealed
19/12/24 09:07
The Holiday has been called out for another glaring and hilarious plot hole.
Alison Hammond is tipped to break America by fans as she makes Variety's top 30 most powerful women on reality TV in 2024 after Kylie Jenner calls GBBO her 'favourite show': 'This is so iconic!'
19/12/24 05:06
The Birmingham presenter, 49, has become an instant hit with the American audience, with Kylie Jenner even revealing she is a fan of Bake Off.
Inside Gary Lineker's 'unusual' friendship with his married ex-wife Danielle Bux: Exes speak 'three times a day' and go on holiday together eight years after her desire to have another child prompted split
19/12/24 04:29
Since they amicably parted, Gary has been open about the fact they have stayed in close contact, texting each other 'three times a day' and going on holiday together.
Coleen Rooney continues to cash in on I'm A Celebrity success as she flogs her nutrition range on Instagram while Wayne fights to keep his job as Plymouth Argyle's manager
19/12/24 02:55
The WAG, 36, continued to rake in the cash after her reported £1.5million I'm A Celebrity fee as she flogged her nutrition products on Instagram on Thursday.
Grace Dent is seen for the first time since announcement she is replacing Gregg Wallace as MasterChef judge amid his sexual misconduct storm
19/12/24 12:19
The food critic, 51, was seen for the first time on Thursday after it was announced she will replace Gregg Wallace as MasterChef judge.
A-list actor is unrecognisable as he is aged by decades with prosthetics in behind-the-scenes snaps from hit drama - but can YOU guess who it is?
19/12/24 12:09
An A-list actor looked completely unrecognisable in behind-the-scenes snaps from filming which were shared on Instagram on Thursday.
Kate Ferdinand flashes her abs in a plunging white cardigan as she enjoys a festive girls' night out
19/12/24 10:49
The former TOWIE star, 33, put on a glamorous display in a plunging white button up cardigan as she headed on a girls' night out on Wednesday.
Molly-Mae Hague's stealthy tactic as she addresses split from ex-fiancé Tommy Fury in new documentary Behind It All
19/12/24 09:57
The Love Island star, 25, parted ways from the boxer, also 25, in August, with fans hoping her new documentary will reveal what really prompted the split.
MasterChef's new judge Grace Dent's heartache of losing her parents within two years after being a carer for her beloved dad during his battle with Alzheimer's
19/12/24 09:04
The food critic, 51, who is the new judge of MasterChef, suffered the devastating loss of both her parents within the space of two years.
Naga Munchetty announces huge career change after 10 years hosting BBC Breakfast
18/12/24 04:52
The presenter, 49, has announced a new career change after 10 years hosting BBC Breakfast.
Barry Keoghan displays the scars on his arm from life threatening battle with flesh-eating bug as he films dirt bike scenes for Crime 101 in LA
18/12/24 03:48
The actor's scars were visible on his arm as he filmed dirt bike scenes for his latest film, Crime 101, in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
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Paris Fury speaks out after her husband Tyson admits he hasn't said 'one word' to her in three months
18/12/24 02:52
The mother-of-seven has spoken out after her husband Tyson revealed he hasn't said 'one word' to her in three months.
Christopher Nolan and his wife Emma Thomas receive honours from King Charles at Buckingham Palace Investitures
18/12/24 12:30
The Inception director, 54, formally received a knighthood while his wife, film producer Emma, 53, was awarded with a damehood at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.
Jude Law's on-screen daughter Sophie in The Holiday looks unrecognisable 18 years on - and she's now a mum
18/12/24 11:45
Miffy Englefield, from West Sussex, was just six when she played Jude's character Graham's eldest child Sophie - now she's a mum.
West End theatre star, 64, looks unrecognisable with age-defying visage as she makes her musical comeback - but can YOU guess who she is?
18/12/24 10:38
A star of the West End looked unrecognisable as they made their musical comeback on Tuesday.
Kim Kardashian doesn't let her broken foot stop her from seeing Billie Eilish in concert as she zooms around on knee scooter after going viral with heeled cast
18/12/24 09:15
The reality star, 33, appeared in high spirits as she wheeled herself out of Billie Eilish 's concert in Inglewood, California on a knee scooter.
Molly-Mae Hague looks glam in £315 fringed trousers as she throws her office a Christmas party after launch of clothing line Maebe
18/12/24 08:24
The former Love Island star, 25, who has two brands threw an epic Christmas bash for her office and took to Instagram to share a glimpse into the festivities.
TOWIE's Kelsey Stratford left furious after her disabled sister, 12, is kicked out of children's disco because she can't sit up
17/12/24 04:43
The former TOWIE star, 24, has hit out at Popworld in Southend after her disabled sister, Kennedy, 12, was refused entry to a school disco because she can't sit or stand up.
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Pop duo look unrecognisable as they ditch their trademark quiffs to transform into Liam and Noel Gallagher - but do YOU know who they are?
17/12/24 02:49
A pop duo have ditched their trademark looks to transform into brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher.
Florence Pugh reveals she 'realised I need to wake the f**k up' after sacrificing relationships and feeling like her life had 'spun' out of control for the sake of having a Hollywood career
17/12/24 01:55
The actress, 28, began to feel like her life had 'spun' out of control after she put having a Hollywood career above all else.
Fearne Cotton SPLITS from husband Jesse Wood days after revealing tumour battle - five months on from celebrating tenth anniversary
13/12/24 05:13
Fearne Cotton has announced she has split from her husband Jesse Wood after 10 years of marriage.
Lauryn Goodman hits back 'I'm not looking to get anymore money from Kyle Walker' as she reveals son Kairo, four, is asking when they can go on holiday to Dubai
11/12/24 04:06
The influencer, 33, has hit back at those who have accused her of trying to get more money from Kyle Walker.
Carmen Bryan, who got pregnant during nine-year affair with Jay-Z, breaks her silence after the rapper is accused of raping girl, 13
11/12/24 10:10
Carmen Bryan, who got pregnant during a five year affair with Jay-Z, has broken her silence after the rapper was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl.
Jennifer Lopez shows off her long legs in a ruffled playsuit as she shares behind the scenes snaps during Unstoppable promo tour amid Ben Affleck divorce
11/12/24 09:01
The singer, 55, looked incredible as she shared some behind-the-scenes snaps from the press day of her film Unstoppable.
Is Roxy Horner engaged? Model sparks speculation Jack Whitehall has proposed as she flashes a huge diamond ring at Winter Wonderland with their daughter Elsie
11/12/24 08:27
The couple have sparked speculation they are engaged after the model showed off a huge diamond ring at Winter Wonderland on Tuesday.
Lily-Rose Depp puts on a very racy display in a tiny aqua blue bralet and puffs on a cigarette for smouldering photoshoot
06/12/24 03:51
The actress, 25, proved she is the Hollywood star of the moment as she starred in a smouldering photoshoot.
Selena Gomez and Pamela Anderson look effortlessly stylish as they scoop up awards at the IndieWire Honors
06/12/24 03:04
The actresses headed to the Hollywood event venue Citizen News where they were honoured for their work this past year.
Georgina Rodriguez cuts a glamorous figure as she reveals Cristiano Ronaldo is a huge fan of Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream - and she's even got him one for Christmas
06/12/24 12:52
The model, 30, has got the footballer, 39, a personalised tub of Charlotte Tilbury's famous Magic Cream for Christmas.
Tulisa Contostavlos WILL make her I'm A Celebrity return despite fleeing Australia after huge fall out with friends and wiping her jungle Instagram posts
06/12/24 11:50
The N-Dubz singer, 36, will appear in I'm A Celebrity 's spin-off show Coming Out - despite flying out of Australia hours after her eviction.
Elsa Hosk turns heads in a strapless satin minidress as she joins a glamorous Brooks Nader at her PrettyLittleThing collection launch
06/12/24 10:57
The Swedish model, 36, brought the glamour to her PrettyLittleThing collection launch in Los Angeles on Thursday night.
Martha Stewart bonds with Rihanna before taking to the stage at the Footwear News Achievement Awards in New York
05/12/24 10:13
The businesswoman, 83, was embraced by the singer, 36, at the ceremony, held at Cipriani South Street on Wednesday.
Alessandra Ambrosio turns heads in a metallic chainmail minidress as she attends Fendi's Miami store opening
05/12/24 09:21
The Victoria's Secret star, 43, looked incredible in a gold chainmail minidress as she arrived at Fendi's boutique store opening in Miami on Thursday.
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Frail Bruce Willis, 69, is seen on rare outing amid his dementia battle while the actor's daughters Tallulah and Scout meet up for a pamper session
05/12/24 08:42
The Hollywood actor, 69, was seen on a rare outing in Los Angeles on Wednesday amid his battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
As Ferne McCann and fiancé Lorri Haines deny they have split, all the signs which sparked speculation the couple were 'on the rocks' - from tense arguments to postponing wedding
03/12/24 04:46
Here we take a look at all the signs that sparked speculation the couple were on the rocks.
John Torode's wife Lisa Faulkner's real thoughts on Gregg Wallace as MasterChef Christmas special is pulled amid his misconduct probe
03/12/24 03:03
The actress' real thoughts on Gregg Wallace have resurfaced after the MasterChef host stepped back from the show while allegations into misconduct are investigated.
Lily Rose-Depp's renaissance! Actress finally breaks the nepo-baby mould as she is hailed as 'outstanding' by critics in the horror vampire film Nosferatu after The Idol flop
03/12/24 12:52
The actress, 25, has had a huge renaissance after the flop of her HBO series The Idol - according to critics who have watched the horror vampire film, Nosferatu.
Where are the original Neighbours cast now? As Harold Bishop actor Ian Smith, 86, steps down after 37 years due to terminal cancer battle, a look at Ramsay Street's residents
03/12/24 11:20
As emotional Neighbours fans prepare for Harold's departure from Ramsay Street, take a look at where the original cast are now.
Emma Corrin goes braless in a green Saint Laurent lace minidress as they hit the red carpet with Aaron Taylor-Johnson at the Nosferatu premiere in Berlin
03/12/24 08:22
The non-binary actor, 28, put on a daring display as they went braless in a green lace Saint Laurent minidress to the premiere of the film Nosferatu in Berlin on Monday night.
This Morning set for a 'major shake-up with three sidelined fan favourite hosts preparing to make a dramatic comeback' after editor Martin Frizell announces his departure from ITV
28/11/24 03:46
This Morning could see the return of three fan favourite hosts after the show's editor, Martin Frizell, announced he was standing down from the role after 10 years.
MasterChef's production company statement in full after Gregg Wallace, 60, steps down from the BBC show amid investigation into allegations he 'made inappropriate sexual jokes and insults to female staff'
28/11/24 01:07
MasterChef's production company have issued a statement announcing Gregg Wallace will be stepping back from the show.
Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard's future as This Morning hosts revealed after show's editor of 10 years Martin Frizell announces his departure
28/11/24 12:28
Martin, 65, will be leaving his role in spring next year, with his replacement still to be announced.
Robbie Williams reveals if he will ever headline Glastonbury after Rod Stewart's legend slot sparks backlash from festival-goers
28/11/24 11:25
The singer, 50, has revealed if he will ever headline Glastonbury.
Strictly's Pete Wicks and Jowita Pryzstal put on a cosy display amid romance rumours after his flirty comment on Maura Higgins' Instagram
28/11/24 10:06
The Strictly pair continued to fuel romance rumours as they were spotted looking close in London on Thursday.
Zoe Ball reveals she has been battling a painful health condition after announcing her departure from £950,000 role as BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show host
28/11/24 08:03
The DJ and presenter, 54, has revealed she has been battling a painful health condition most days which has left her with 'awful' headaches.
Alesha Dixon heads off on a luxury spa retreat before taking her two daughters to Lapland UK after shock 'split' from her partner of 18 years Azuka Ononye
28/11/24 07:37
The Britain's Got Talent judge, 46, relaxed at aspa retreat for her step mother's birthday over the weekend after her shock split from her partner of 18 years.
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I'm A Celebrity fans are stunned as they discover Tulisa Contostavlos has a famous dad
27/11/24 04:44
I'm A Celebrity fans have been left stunned after discovering Tulisa Contostavlos' father is also famous.
Strictly's Pete Wicks cosies up to dance partner Jowita Pryzstal as he takes her to meet puppies at a dogs home during 'beautiful' morning together
27/11/24 03:59
Pete Wicks and Jowita Pryzstal looked cosy as they enjoyed a day meeting a group of puppies Dogs Trust Basildon last week in snaps shared to Instagram
Ruth Langsford sports a fresh blow-dry as she arrives at Heathrow to jet off to Australia to make her I'm A Celebrity debut
27/11/24 01:59
The Loose Women presenter, 64, sported a fresh blow-dry and bronzed tan as she arrived at Heathrow Airport on Wednesday, ready for her flight to Australia.
Coleen Rooney embraces jungle life as Wayne cuts a solemn figure after missing out on jetting to Australia with their two youngest sons for Plymouth Argyle's humiliating 6-1 defeat
27/11/24 12:36
The football manager, 39, looked like he would have rather been on the other side of the world after his team Plymouth Argyle suffered a humiliating 6-1 defeat by Norwich on Tuesday.
Inside the Spice Girls' feud: How ugly fall out between Geri Horner and Mel B has thwarted 30th anniversary plans for a lucrative TV drama, Netflix documentary, Glastonbury slot and reunion tour
27/11/24 11:42
The Spice Girls were the biggest girl band of the nineties but any hopes of a reformation since their 2019 tour have been scuppered - due to an ugly feud between two members.
Victoria Silvstedt, 50, announces she is going to compete to be Eurovision's Swedish entry for 2025: 'What a dream come true!'
27/11/24 10:07
The nineties model, 50, hit the catwalk on Tuesday as the country announced who would complete in the semi-finals.
Mel B, 49, puts on a VERY racy display as she poses completely naked in infrared sauna after Geri Horner 'risks feud with Spice Girls by derailing lucrative deal for TV drama'
27/11/24 09:08
The Spice Girl, 49, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share an insight into her self care regime.
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Cynthia Erivo recalls the mortifying moment she forgot the words to the US national anthem while performing at a basketball game: 'A split second felt like 20 years'
26/11/24 03:52
The actress, 37, recalled the moment she forgot the words to the US national anthem in front of thousands of basketball fans at the 2018 Nets v Lakers game in New York.
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TOWIE's Chloe Brockett splits from boyfriend Jack Fincham after accusing him of 'refusing to pay the bills' just weeks after reuniting but then deletes post
26/11/24 02:40
The former TOWIE star, 23, announced the end of her relationship with Jack Fincham - only to delete the post hours later.
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