OHMYGOSSIP — Julia Bradbury’ is “grateful” for her breast cancer diagnosis.
The 53-year-old presenter admitted that finding a lump in her breast during a mammogram in June 2021 and then eventually undergoing a mastectomy as part of her treatment “revolutionised” her life as it made her “re-examine” her entire existence.
She told Prima magazine: “There’s no question that a cancer diagnosis changes your life. It doesn’t define you, but it shapes you. It certainly revolutionised my approach to health, life and death. It brought gratitude to the forefront of my mind, it made me overhaul every aspect of my lifestyle and it increased my love of mother nature. I also think it made me a kinder, more understanding, and more patient human being. It might sound like a weird thing to say, but I’m actually grateful for my diagnosis, because it made me re-examine my life.”
Julia – who has son Zephyr, 12, and twin daughters Xanthe and Zena, eight, with her husband Gerard Cunningham- is now in remission but was quick to point out that her life isn’t always “positive” and often has to “deal with” her sorrowful emotions.
She said: “That said, I don’t want people to think I’m always positive smiling and never down. I don’t think that’s possible. Life is hard, and you have to learn to ride the ups and downs. Resilience is important, but so is being in touch with your emotions. I have days where I feel quite emotionally raw about what I’ve been through. In those moments, I tell myself, ‘You have to deal with them.’ I’m going to be talking about cancer for the rest of my life because I hope to help others through my knowledge and experience, so I have to find a way to process my emotions.”
The ‘Countryfile’ star recently opened up about practical tips about how she stays content with life like journaling and meditation.
Julia told the June newspaper in June: “I have found that practising gratitude by journaling or meditation, really gets me to think about the good things in life and approach difficulties in a more positive way.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Debra Stephenson has been cast in ‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’.
The former ‘Coronation Street’ star will reportedly play Anita in the upcoming series of the BBC One sitcom – which is created by and stars Brendan O’Carroll in the title role of the foul-mouthed Irish matriarch – as it returns to screens for its full run of episodes in more than a decade.
A telly insider told the Daily Star newspaper’s Hot TV column: “Debra is perfect for the ‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’ because she is brilliant at comedy.
“Producers are confident viewers are going to absolutely love her.
Debra’s character is rumoured to be the sister of Agnes Brown’s daughter Cathy – who is played by Brendan’s real-life wife Jennifer Gibney- and teased that she will definitely be involved in “some brilliant storylines”.
The source continued: “Debra is part of some brilliant storylines.
“There’s speculation she could be Cathy’s half-sister, so she could literally become part of the family.”
Debra – who famously starred as Frankie Baldwin on the ITV1 soap from 2004 until 2006 but has also acted in TV hits like ‘Bad Girls’ and has also carved out a second career as a comedy impressionist – recently gushed about her parents’ role in fostering her comedy chops as a child.
She told the Yorkshire Post in June: “Mum used to make the costumes and get me the wigs and all of that sort of thing and then dad would always write material.
“They would both practise with me, hear me say my lines and everything, and my dad would help me with a tape recorder or a video cassette recorder (to) forensically listen for everything and watch everything to see how somebody was speaking and then copy. So it was a family thing, really, and it still is to a certain extent. My mum and my dad, to be fair, are my number one fans, and my cheerleaders if you like. My dad did impressions so it was like second nature to me in a way.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Calum Lill has been cast in ‘Coronation Street’.
The actor played PC Carlton Smith in the Channel 4 soap ‘Hollyoaks’ in 2021 but has now signed up to appear in ITV1’s flagship soap opera as duty solicitor Joel Deering, a character tasked with assisting Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) and is expected to get close to Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) during his stint on the show, which will begin next week.
A telly insider told The Sun newspaper on Wednesday (30.08.23),: “Calum’s been filming for a few weeks and his character couldn’t be more different from PC Smith on Hollyoaks.
“He’ll be on screen next week as part of Dee-Dee’s new storyline.”
Calum – who will be joining the soap for a “few weeks” – admitted that he was nearly “homeless” during the COVID-19 lockdown due to the shutdown of the television industry.
He told the ‘Me, Myself and Hopefully You…?’ podcast in 2021: “Most actors, despite being professional actors, you still have to have a job to do, between jobs. Unless you’re in the top one per cent. It’s a hustle. That’s what a lot of theatre actors struggle with. They love theatre, but it only pays enough to cover your rent while in you’re in the job…You’ve then got to go back to waiting tables.”
Recently, Lauren – whose consequences of her actions after she was arrested for tearing up the local salon in a jealous rage after being led to believe Max Turner (Paddy Bevar) and Sabrina Adetiba (Luana Santos)- and Caitt believes “there always be” something between her character and Max.
She told the Express newspaper: “I think there is unfinished business with Max and Lauren. I think there always will be. There will always be love there, there will always be feelings there because they share the same trauma.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ pro Katya Jones was inspired by Sir David Attenborough to become more green.
The 34-year-old dancer tried to become a more mindful consumer by banning herself from new fast fashion threads but after seeing a programme by the 97-year-old broadcaster – who has helped millions of people learn about the natural world through his legendary TV career – she wanted to become more “sustainable”.
She told the Metro newspaper: “When I moved, the people from the moving companies said they’d never seen so many clothes. So I decided to take a pledge against fast fashion, not to buy any new clothes for 18 months – and I carried on for much longer. After watching a David Attenborough documentary in 2020 I decided to walk the walk and not just, talking the talk. I started to look into swapping household items for their sustainable alternatives.”
Katya – who was once married to fellow ‘Strictly’ professional Neil Jones, 41 – knows the task is mammoth but knew she could help by adopting “a more eco-con
She said: “It’s evident that more needs to be done in the world towards living more sustainably. However, one place where I can start making changes, and strive for a more eco-conscious lifestyle, is my own home.”
The former ‘Celebrity Masterchef’ contestant advocates for buying “alternatives” to loads of everyday items as a quick fix but railed against buying “unreasonable amounts” of things like water bottles.
Katya said: “I started finding alternatives for shampoos, toothpaste, deodorant, refillable soap, kitchen items like dishwashing alternatives, swapped cling film for beeswax wraps, as well as taking my own cutlery and cups everywhere I go.”
“We all agree that having a water bottle you can refill is essential to cutting down single-use plastic However, producing reusable bottles in unreasonable amounts, putting branding on them, and giving them away as gifts, seems to defeat the object. I see heaps of them in charity shops, left in gyms and public places. Surely, one or two per person should suffice?”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Martin Clunes “did not appreciate” being made fun of because of his ears.
The 61-year-old actor enjoyed massive TV success with his role on ‘Men Behaving Badly’ in the 1990s alongside Neil Morrissey and while at the time he did not enjoy being shamed over the protruding appearance of his ears at the time, he now thinks they are “rather splendid” as he mused that they have probably helped him in his career.
He told Woman’s Weekly magazine: “I don’t have leading-man looks [but] age gives you greater perspective. The younger me didn’t much enjoy having my appearance insulted or being ‘ear-shamed’, for example. Now, I think my ears are rather splendid, and I realise they earned me roles I might not otherwise have had.”
Meanwhile, the former ‘Doc Martin’ star is now fronting ‘Britain By the Book’ along with former ‘Great British Bake Off’ host Mel Giedroyc, a new documentary which will see the pair explore landmarks that have inspired various pieces of classic literature but revealed that when he was growing up, his mother would not allow him to read anything by legendary ‘Famous Five’ author Enid Blyton, nor did she allow them to watch anything by Disney because she “couldn’t bear” anything that focused on children.
He added: “My mother would forgive me for saying that she was something of a literary snob, and we didn’t get any Enid Blyton or anything Disney, either. She wasn’t keen on anything really child-centric. She couldn’t bear it. The idea of taking us to Disney then would have done her in. She took us to antiques shops.”
‘Britain By the Book’ airs on Wednesday 6 September on ITV1 and ITVX.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sophie Morgan thinks it is “impossible” for disabled airline passengers to travel without “something going wrong.”
The 38-year-old TV presenter – who crashed her car at the age of 18 and was left paralyzed from the waist down – had been trying to take a battery-powered wheelchair attachment on board a flight at Heathrow but was refused and has now teamed up with MP Marion Fellows to front the Rights On Flights campaign.
She told The Daily Mirror newspaper: “It is impossible to fly these days without something going wrong. They refused to let it travel on board the flight. Even though I know that the battery I travel with is the right size, I have got the paperwork and I have checked the regulations and I know my rights, they were just refusing to let me fly with it in the cabin. I sat my ground and I refused to let them bully me. Eventually, the captain came out, and I said ‘Show me the piece of paper that tells me that I am wrong about this. I am pretty sure I know my rights by now because I have had to learn my rights!’
“Most people who fly, who are disabled, have to know their rights these days. I was so excited about the trip and I splashed out on business class, it was trip of a lifetime stuff. Then the first part of the trip was spent fighting for my rights. I just wanted to have the time off from campaigning. But that is why I am campaigning for Rights On Flights.”
Sophie – who started her TV career just nine months after her accident along with 11 other disabled people on BBC Two expedition series ‘ Beyond Boundaries’ but these days is best known as a regular panellist on ITV1’s lunchtime chat show ‘Loose Women’ – went on to add that she had “no idea” what lay in store for at the time of her accident and thinks her younger self would be “amazed” at her achievements.
She added: “I had no idea what I could do and that’s part of the reason why I have done what I’ve done. Just to prove to myself that there are these amazing things that I can do that I think the younger version of me would have never expected and perhaps what other people might still not expect.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jennie McAlpine has given birth to a baby girl.
The 39-year-old actress – who is best known for playing Fiz Brown on ‘Coronation Street’ – has revealed that she actually welcomed her third child with husband Chris Farr four months ago.
The soap star – who already has Albert, eight, and Hilda, four, with Chris – told OK! magazine: “Doris is a family name and I love that it goes with Albert and Hilda. They’re also all very ‘Corrie’. The actress who played the first Rovers landlady, Annie Walker, was called Doris Speed so there’s obviously something in my DNA that means these baby names keep happening!
“People have said before that Albert and Hilda sound like two childhood sweethearts writing to each other during the war. Now Doris is the aunty who’s come to join them.”
Jennie initially thought she’d be having another baby boy. But the actress was pleasantly surprised when she was told she was having a girl.
She shared: “Most people had guessed it would be a boy and I suppose somewhere in my brain I must have thought that too, because it was a genuine surprise when he said that. And so emotional.”
Jennie actually enjoys the experience of giving birth, describing it as “the most special thing in the world”.
The actress also has a huge amount of admiration and respect for midwives.
Jennie – who has been married to Chris since 2017 – said: “I wasn’t just having a baby; I was bringing someone else into our family and that felt like the most special thing in the world.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Alison Hammond has always felt “nervous” about the prospect of getting married.
The 48-year-old TV presenter has always felt anxious about tying the knot – but Alison now feels ready to “settle down”.
The ‘This Morning’ star told the ‘Rosebud’ podcast: “I think that’s why I struggle in relationships, because I don’t want somebody around me all the time.
“I absolutely love being on my own. I’m OK with it. I’ve never felt lonely.
“I think as soon as I hear the word marriage I get cold feet. I think I’m just one of those people.
“I always – not think there’s something better – but I always get a bit nervous to know that is it.
“I just feel like I’m tied down and I don’t like it, when really and truly, I’m getting to that age now where I think, ‘Alison, let go – it’s OK to settle down.'”
Alison has also denied suggestions that she was previously married to cab driver Noureddine, the father of her son Aiden.
She said: “A lot of people think I’ve been married – I’ve never been married.
“If you look online it’s like Alison was married to Aiden’s dad, but I wasn’t. He engaged me but we never actually got married.”
Alison is currently single, having previously split from landscape gardener Ben Hawkins.
The TV star actually joked about her single status during an appearance on ‘Romance Retreat’.
She said: “More people are wanting to meet people out and about and having a green ring might be a good idea so that people know you’re single.
“As you can see, I’ve got my single ring on.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Rose Matafeo has gone “off the idea” of appearing on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The 31-year-old comedian previously admitted that she was desperate to join the BBC show – but Rose has now suggested that she wouldn’t be able to cope with the rigours of the competition.
She told Metro.co.uk: “I think I am off the idea now. I have done my hip and I am getting old, and I am going to have to have about 15 years of rehab on my body and then I will be back to it.
“If I could become a bionic woman by the time I am in my 60s … [that might be an option] but not now. I can barely get up in the morning now…”
Rose stars in the BBC comedy series ‘Starstruck’ and she’s given fans an insight into what they can expect from season three of the show.
She shared: “I think fans will be [surprised] but that can only be a good thing for the third series because every time you are not only progressing that story, but there are a different set of challenges each time.
“It did take us awhile to figure out where we wanted that story to go because there were so many directions it could have gone at the end of the second series.”
Meanwhile, Rose previously revealed that she dreamed of starring on ‘Strictly’.
She told The Herald newspaper: “This is my long-term plan. Post-50 – I’ll need to get my body back into shape. I’ll have brutalised it for 20 years, but ‘Strictly’ is gonna be my comeback.
“I will have some aches and pains, but it’ll be fine, we’ll push past it and I’ll be the Bill Bailey vibe – ‘Good on them for doing it’. I will be on ‘Strictly’ in 2041.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Stephanie Davis has warned ‘Coronation Street’ fans to brace themselves for her upcoming storyline.
The 30-year-old actress is thrilled to be a part of the ITV show, and Stephanie has promised that Courtney Vance will make a big splash in the coming weeks.
The soap star wrote on Instagram: “Guys!!! There is so much coming up for Courtney! All September and October, so brace yourself and get ready (sic)”
Stephanie has also promised fans that they will enjoy the upcoming storyline.
The actress – who previously starred on ‘Hollyoaks – said: “We have worked extremely hard on this and we know you will all enjoy it! So stay tuned! All my love S (sic)”
Stephanie joined the cast of ‘Coronation Street’ earlier this year, and the actress revealed that she was relishing the challenge, describing ‘Coronation Street’ as the “biggest TV soap in Britain”.
Stephanie admitted to being a long-time fan of the show and she was thrilled to get the opportunity.
She said at the time: “I am absolutely delighted to be joining the cast of ‘Coronation Street’, playing the part of Courtney Vance. Growing up I have always watched and loved the show, so to be part of the biggest TV soap in Britain, which is in the hearts and homes of so many people, is an honour.”
Stephanie joined the cast alongside Ryan Early, and he was similarly excited about the opportunity.
The actor said: “I am so thrilled to be playing Darren Vance on ‘Coronation Street’ and joining the most iconic soap. I grew up watching the show with my grandmother so to walk on the cobbles is such an honour.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ruth Wilson wants TV viewers to be “triggered” by her work.
The 41-year-old actress stars in the new mystery drama ‘The Woman in the Wall’ – which explores the issue of trauma-based sleepwalking – and Ruth has revealed that she relished her latest role.
The actress – who previously starred alongside Idris Elba in ‘Luther’ – told Sky News: “It wouldn’t be as interesting for me to just take on pure entertainment.
“I kind of want people to be triggered. I mean, everyone is like ‘don’t trigger people’. No, no, no, just let them be triggered. That’s the point of art to me, you know, feel something, be made to think, be made to feel.”
Ruth describes her latest on-screen character as being “deeply human”.
She explained: “This character is so brilliantly unusual but deeply human. She is someone that is a survivor but she has these deep repressed memories that come out in sleepwalking.
“It was a great device … a way of dealing with trauma in a creative, unusual way. She’s treated as an outsider by the community because of what she’s gone through … but that gives her power in some ways.”
The show centres on the abuse suffered by thousands of Irish women and girls in church-run homes, and Ruth feels it’s an important story to tell.
She said: “Hopefully it never happens again. That’s the only way you stop it from happening again, telling these stories in the first place.”
Ruth was actually educated at a Catholic school for girls. But she remembers her own experience very fondly.
She shared: “It was a great education.”
Ruth jokingly added: “I left because I missed boys!”

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