Luann de Lesseps has opened up about her next steps after RHONY (Picture: Bravo) Countess Luann de Lesseps has revealed that she actually pitched to take part in her very own version of a huge dating show, but was turned down. The 58-year-old became a household name thanks to her hilarious efforts on the Real Housewives of New York, and quickly became a stand-out part of the cast – before Bravo changed things up for season 14. She used her huge TV platform to launch her own sell-out cabaret performance across the US, and is bringing her new show of Marry F Kill for a UK tour next month – incl ..read more

Mae Muller represented the United Kingdom in Eurovision 2023 (Picture: AP) Mae Muller is distancing herself from the Eurovision Song Contest this year, despite representing the United Kingdom in Liverpool in 2023. The pop star sang for the UK last year as the annual contest made its way to the north due to the ongoing war, preventing Ukraine from hosting. So, as the UK took on hosting duties on behalf of 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra, expectations were high. Alas, Mae’s tune I Wrote A Song finished in 25th place out of 26 contestants with a weary 24 points. This year, Olly Alexander take ..read more

Bethany discovered Nathan had been released from prison (Picture: ITV) Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) came face to face with Nathan Curtis (Christopher Harper) in Friday’s (May 10) episode of Coronation Street. This week, Bethany watched a reconstruction of Lauren Bolton’s (Cait Fitton) last known movements play out at the precinct. She was a little distracted, however, due to noticing a man who looked like Nathan – the man who abused her – stood within a crowd. In tonight’s episode of the ITV soap, Bethany continued to convince herself that she saw Nathan, but Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) didn ..read more

She doesn’t want Paul and Gemma to know about it (Picture: ITV) Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove) was feeling incredibly guilty in Friday’s (May 10) episode of Coronation Street, but she was reluctant to tell anyone why. The sudden change in her behaviour started after Denny – her ex – arrived in Weatherfield. Denny reminded Bernie that he knows a secret about her, one she doesn’t want Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell) and Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) to know. Bernie then had an emotional conversation with Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin) and asked him how he feels over not seeing all of his children ..read more

Toyah is getting worried (Picture: ITV) Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor) is growing incredibly worried about Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) in Coronation Street. In recent weeks, we’ve watched Leanne spend an awful lot of time with a man called Rowan (Emryhs Cooper). He is the leader of an institute named Altovalent and claims it’s all about self-help and improvement – but it’s actually a cult. Leanne has been drawn into this and is showing no signs of anything different. Like a true believer, she has started to credit everything good that happens in her life as proof that the ‘reality c ..read more

Novak Djokovic was whacked on the head in Rome (Picture: Getty Images) Novak Djokovic was struck on the top of the head by a water bottle while signing autographs at the Italian Open, falling to the ground as a result. The 36-year-old had beaten French qualifier Corentin Loutet 6-3, 6-1 in Rome and was greeting fans after the match. As he was signing autographs he was whacked on the head by the bottle, which came from the stands. AP report that it was not thrown, but the metal water bottle fell out of a fan’s rucksack as they leant over the railing to pass Djokovic some paper to sign. The Ser ..read more

Sue Earley was walking her pet Peanut in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, when the animal was scorched by the UK’s ‘most dangerous plant’ (Picture: Pen News) A Chihuahua-pug cross was left with weeping blisters on its face after brushing past giant hogweed. Sue Earley was walking her pet Peanut in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, when the animal was scorched by the UK’s ‘most dangerous plant’. She developed a lump on its nose, which Sue initially put it down to a bee sting, but it soon morphed into angry red blisters. Mrs Earley said: ‘It became obvious a while after we got home – probably about 30 minutes ..read more

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Piers Morgan has described ‘real Martha’ from Baby Reindeer, Fiona Harvey, as ‘intelligent, coherent, and quick-thinking’ after interviewing her yesterday. Last night the former Good Morning Britain presenter, 59, interviewed Harvey, who is thought to be the inspiration for character Martha on Netflix’s TV series Baby Reindeer, in a YouTube video that Morgan claims has been watched 10,000,000 times. Comedian Richard Gadd’s series tells the real life story of his experience ..read more

Julian Ward is back in the fold at Liverpool (Picture: Getty) Julian Ward has returned to Liverpool, with the former sporting director accepting the role of Fenway Sports Group’s new technical director. Ward first arrived at Anfield in 2012 as part of their scouting department, rising through the ranks and eventually stepping up to sporting director in 2022. However, he left the club in May last year and has spent time away from the sport. Michael Edwards, who also returned to become FSG’s CEO of football in March, has tempted Ward back to Liverpool after he rejected a number of offers from e ..read more

A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was hit by a car and left critically injured in west London (Picture: Google Maps) A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was seriously injured when she was hit by a car in west London. The victim, in her 20s, was found after police were called to the junction of Healum Avenue with Merrick Road in Southall shortly after midnight on Thursday. The vehicle involved had left the scene and the woman was taken to hospital, where she remains in a critical condition. On Thursday, Scotlan ..read more