OHMYGOSSIP — Katherine Kelly once suffered a freak accident that almost ended her career.
The 43-year-old actress – who played diamond-in-the-rough Becky Granger on ‘Coronation Street’ from 2006 until 2012 but has since gone on to starring roles in dramas such as ‘Gentleman Jack’ and ‘Cheat’ – revealed that when she was 19 she hit her coccyx on a table while staying at a friend’s house and thought nothing more of it until she was left unable to get out of bed on a camping holiday.
She said: “I couldn’t get out of the sleeping bag. I’d forgotten the previous incident. I couldn’t get out of bed. My flatmate would have to lift me out of bed. I went to the GP and got sent to a physio. Back at home, I went to an osteopath. That seemed to work for a while but then became problematic. My mum would post her migraine tablets down to me. I was in massive pain. I would time taking the tablets with physical lessons. I’m going from physio to osteopath. Everyone I saw said it was something different. I couldn’t predict when it would hit. It was almost like I was lying, as one day I was in pain and the next I wasn’t. I knew I’d have to leave drama school.”
The NTA winner went on to add that the condition had gone “untreated” for 18 months and the base of her spine had been left “twisted” but she eventually found a physiotherapist called Kevin Ludlow who helped her and she has not had any more issues for a decade.
Speaking on the ‘Three Little Words’ podcast, she added: “To be in that pain every single day and not be able to walk… It was nerve damage. What made it worse was it had gone untreated for 18 months. The base of my spine had twisted to compensate because I’d been taking so many painkillers. He believed in rehab exercises. Long-term, he said I’d have to do yoga or pilates and he was right.
I haven’t had any problems for 10 years now.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — James May saved his local pub from closure.
The 59-year-old TV presenter – who has been married to writer Sarah Frater since 2000 – decided to purchase The Royal Oak Swallowcliffe near Shaftesbury because it is within walking distance of his holiday cottage and he couldn’t bear to see it closed.
He said: “The rural boozer is a focal point of local life, fulfilling an important social and even commercial role in the village. Pepper this sentiment with “community”, “tradition” and “important part of our heritage”, and everyone can feel warm and reassured while tucking into a three-for-two beer deal from Tesco and a Deliveroo Chinese.
“The reality is entirely selfish. The Royal Oak Swallowcliffe (just off the A30 between Salisbury and Shaftesbury, offering a hearty welcome, an extensive menu and a fine choice of wines, beers and spirits, with agreeable rooms and superb walking and cycling opportunities; 01747 870211) is the only pub within walking distance of our hobbity weekend cottage. If it closed, as was threatened, country living would cease to have any meaning and our time there would be consumed entirely in tending to the wood-burning stove, our television.”
The former ‘Top Gear’ star went on to add that he and his wife are regulars at the country pub and admitted that he is “no businessman” and he has learned that running a bar is “very hard work.”
Writing in his column for The Sunday Times, he added: “I am no businessman and have already been fired in absentia by Lord Sugar. I know nothing about running a pub beyond what I learnt doing bar and waiting shifts as a youth; viz, that it’s very hard work, potentially unhealthy and that the margins are always tight. But … a pub!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ co-stars Helen Skelton and Hamza Yassin are reportedly set to host ‘Countryfile’ together.
Hamza won the 2022 series of the BBC talent contest with Helen coming in among the runners-up and now The Sun newspaper reports they will reunite to present ‘Countryfile’ side-by-side after previously making appearances on the series separately.
A source told the publication: “It’s a huge opportunity for Hamza and Helen as ‘Countryfile”s ratings eclipse most soap operas.”
However, the paper reports that the pair are also likely to be offered their own solo projects with the BBC.
The inside added: “Hamza is set to front his own nature show, while Helen is expected to get her own vehicle based around her adventurous and bubbly personality.”
Hamza, 32, and his professional partner Jowita Przystał were crowned winners of ‘Strictly’ over the weekend. The TV presenter became visibly emotional after being named as victor and said: “Words can’t describe how I feel. Jowita, you are an angel disguised as a human being.”
Jowita, 28, was also full of praise for her partner, hailing Hamza as proof that “anything is possible”. She said: “I think anything is possible. He’s just proof that anything is possible. “He came here on the show with no dancing experience, with pigeon toes and he worked hard, and he made it. “I would love to thank everybody, you are amazing.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Martin Compston’s upcoming drama ‘Mayflies’ was the “most emotionally challenging job” of his career so far.
The 38-year-old actor – who is known for his role as Detective Inspector Steve Arnott in the hit BBC One drama ‘Line of Duty’ – stars as Jimmy in the new adaptation of the Andrew O’Hagan novel and the role really affected him.
He teased: “It’s a drama based around relationships and friendships. The main characters are two old friends who have been best pals for decades and one of them gets life-changing news. He plans to act on that news and enlists the help of his best friend.”
He added to RadioTimes.com: “It’s set across two timelines and is by far the most emotionally challenging job I’ve ever done.”
‘Outlaw King’ actor Tony Curran and ‘Extras’ star Ashley Jensen portray Tully and Anna, respectively.
The story follows Jimmy (Compston) and Tully (Curran) as they ignite a friendship over their love of arts, but their longstanding friendship will be put to the test after the pair receive some devastating news.
Screenwriter Andrea Gibb said: “Adapting Andrew O’Hagan’s magnificent novel has been one of the highlights of my career. Andrew tells his story of enduring male friendship with love, truth, tenderness, and searing humanity. There’s not an ounce of sentimentality. It’s very funny and deeply moving. The characters of Tully and Jimmy are instantly recognisable and totally unforgettable. Both are so alive and vibrant that they leap off the page. It’s been a joy and a privilege living with them.”
Filming for the two-part drama began in Martin’s native Scotland in Autumn.
‘Mayflies’ airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm on December 28 and 29.

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OHMYGOSSIP — The ‘Loose Women’ team are all good pals off-screen, according to Judi Love.
The 42-year-old comedian became a panellist on the ITV show in 2020, and Judi has developed a close relationship with some of her co-stars.
She shared: “There’s quite a few I speak to – Nadia [Sawalha], Charlene [White], Kaye [Adams], and Brenda [Edwards]. I’m really tight with Brenda.
“To be able to work with those women with all their amazing skills, experience and knowledge, it’s a great team.
“We will be having our ‘Loose Women’ Christmas night out and I’m sure you’ll know about it because we’ll be so loose on the street everyone will be like, ‘There’s the girls!’
“It’s been too quiet – when we all get together it’s going to be great. I haven’t seen Christine Lampard in a long time so can’t wait to see her.”
Brenda, 53, is preparing for her first Christmas since the death of her son Jamal.
The entrepreneur died in February, aged 31, and Judi is determined to support her friend over the Christmas period.
She told the Daily Star newspaper: “I’m going to support in the way that a friend does and just be there for her.
“Christmas is about quality time with my children and close friends and family, making sure I see them.
“We become so busy and can be consumed – you’re worried with so many things going on. It’s about being still and having that time with my loved ones.”
Judi will also make a concerted effort to avoid any possible distractions over Christmas.
She explained: “I will turn my phone off and be off social media for a little bit as it’s really important.
“I try not to be too consumed by the news. I know my boundaries and how much I can watch.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Dame Prue Leith is “really sad” Matt Lucas quit ‘The Great British Bake Off’.
The 82-year-old star – who serves as a judge alongside Paul Hollywood on the Channel 4 baking competition – admitted she “understands” his decision to step back and focus on other projects, but she’s still disappointed.
Appearing on BBC’s The One Show’, she said: “I’m really sad because I love the guy. He’s such fun and he got on so well with Noel [Fielding].
“They were just brilliant. But I do understand why.
“If [you’re] close to Matt, you do know that he never stops working and he has so many projects and people keep asking him to do things and he loves theatre… he absolutely loves that kind of show.”
She pointed out that trying to focus on commitments like that is too difficult when you’re tied down to ‘Bake Off’.
She explained: “And you can’t commit to it if you’re on Bake Off, because we film that all summer. So I think he thought three years is enough. But I think he loved it and we’re really sorry.”
Her comments come after the ‘Little Britain’ star revealed earlier this month he is leaving the series after three years alongside co-host Noel, noting he couldn’t keep up with other projects while also fronting both ‘Bake Off’ and ‘Fantasy Football League’.
He said in a statement: “Farewell Bake Off! It’s been a delicious experience and I can’t imagine a more fun way of spending my summers. But it’s become clear to me that I can’t present both ‘Fantasy Football League’ and ‘Bake Off’ alongside all my other projects.
“So, after three series and 51 episodes, I am cheerfully passing the baguette on to someone else.
“I would like to give my warmest thanks and gratitude to everyone at Love Productions and Channel 4 and to Noelipops, Paul Hollywood, Dame Prue Leith, the crew and, of course, the wonderful bakers for welcoming me into the tent.
“I wish whoever takes over the very best and I can’t wait to tune into the next series without already knowing who won!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Louise Thompson has been diagnosed with incurable Lupus.
The ‘Made in Chelsea’ star – who has been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since the birth of her and her fiance Ryan Libbey’s son Leo in November – has been struggling with “intolerable joint pain” and found out she has yet another illness to contend with; the autoimmune disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your own tissues and organs.
She told fans on her Instagram Story this week: “I had a call yesterday with one of the rheumatology guys and they got more of my blood test results back and the diagnosis is that I’ve got drug-induced lupus. So I’m suffering from that, which is fabulous.”
She continued: “I feel like I’m constantly navigating so many different things and I could just cry, it all just feels so heavy.”
“I was just on the bus going to one appointment this morning and when I stood up and started walking to the appointment, my knees were in such agony. I’ve never experienced anything like it in my life.”
Louise and her partner Ryan are fitness fanatics and help fans with their fitness and strength building via Live Like Louise, offering workout plans and transformation packages, which makes it even more of a blow for the 32-year-old TV personality.
She added: “I’ve always been so able bodied and so active, exercise has been such a big part of my life and it’s just so rough having to adapt to all of these new medical conditions, so that’s been really tough.”
Back in September, Louise was told she may have the rare condition Asherman’s syndrome, where adhesions build up inside a person’s uterus, following a private scan.
She wrote on her Instagram Stories: “Harley Street clinic is iconic. Just had my appointment with the kindest and most trustworthy obs/gyne…it’s likely that I have adhesions inside my uterus causing something called Asherman’s Syndrome.
“A hysteroscopy would offer a better look inside the cavity than an ultrasound but because I might need to start thinking immunosuppressants, having non essential surgery isn’t really an option.
“The main impacts of Asherman’s are: painful cramping and fertility problems. (sic)”
Louise had earlier revealed to fans she had decided to go private for a scan on her pelvis because her last ultrasound was “inconclusive”, and she would’ve had to wait “months longer” for a follow-up appointment on the NHS.
Louise heartbreakingly admitted she was “haunted” by the fear she would not be “strong enough” to throw her son a first birthday party in November.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Katie McGlynn is to take her professional stage debut.
The 29-year-old actress is known for playing Sinead Tinker on ‘Coronation Street’ – who succumbed to cancer in 2019 – and enjoyed a stint as Becky Quentin on ‘Hollyoaks’ between 2021 and 2022 but took to social media on Wednesday (14.12.22) to reveal that her next role is as Cleo in a play based on ‘Wish You Were Dead’ by Peter James.
She wrote on Instagram: “Absolutely delighted to share that I’m joining the lead cast of @peterjamesuk’s Wish You Were Dead national tour, making my professional stage play debut as Cleo”(sic)
The ex-‘Waterloo Road’ star went on to explain that she will be sharing the part with former ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! winner Giovanna Fletcher and will be joined in the cast by the likes of ‘Casualty’ actors George Rainsford and Clive Mantle as the show visits some of the most “iconic” theatres in the UK over the course of spring 2023.
She added: “I’ll be sharing the role with the wonderful @mrsgifletcher and joining @grainsford @clive.mantle.752 and Leon Stewart from the 2nd May through to the 29th July ⁣2023 – I can’t wait to visit some of the UK’s most iconic theatres and am so thrilled to be performing alongside such a talented cast.”
Earlier this year, the former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ contestant left ‘Hollyoaks’ after less than a year in the role and teased that more “exciting opportunities” were on the way.
She said: “Thank you to the entire cast and crew for being so unbelievably amazing and welcoming me with open arms! I will miss you
all, but other exciting opportunities beckon…”
www.peterjames.com/plays/wish-you-were-dead

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OHMYGOSSIP — Samantha Womack would back the current nurses’ strike even if it impacted her own treatment.
The former ‘EastEnders’ actress revealed earlier this month she is breast cancer free after getting diagnosed over the summer, and now she has voiced her support for medical staff taking action over a pay dispute with the government.
Appearing on Thursday’s episode (15.12.22) of ITV show ‘Good Morning Britain’, she said: “At the moment, I haven’t had any appointments disrupted but I have to say, I am a huge advocate of the work that nurses do.
“They’ve looked after me so fantastically, and I really do feel that they should be paid appropriately.
“Even at the cost of my own treatment being disrupted, I feel like they have to fight back. They’re doing such an incredible job and not being treated fairly.”
The 50-year-old star explained how she was diagnosed after going for a “random check”, which led to “further appointments”.
She shared: “I was just having a random check, I was just doing a well-woman check and in between two shows I popped in to have an ultrasound, just a scan.
“In between shows, I saw a nasty kind of gremlin-type shadow and then had to book further appointments, and I went back on stage that evening with my head a little bit in the clouds.”
And she urged the public to make sure they are self checking for breast cancer, to make sure any issues are found in time for treatment.
She said: “I never check myself, I’ve just been so strong all of my life so I was really fortunate that I just happened to do that when I did.
“Certainly, the term cancer-free is a little bit misleading.
“Luckily I’ve got it gone for now but with cancer, you have to be careful that you’re keeping on top of everything and keep checking yourself.”
‘Good Morning Britain’ airs weekdays from 6am on both ITV1 and ITVX.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Georgia Harrison was “crippled by shame” after telling her father about her leaked sex tape.
The former ‘Love Island’ star was secretly filmed having sex with Stephen Bear – who was found guilty this week of voyeurism and disclosing private, sexual photographs and film – in 2020, and her “ability to trust” hasn’t been the same after the footage was shared on OnlyFans.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper, she said: “I was crippled by shame and embarrassment when the video was leaked. I was used in such a terrible way. It decimated my self-worth and my ability to trust.
“When I first realised the video was out there for everyone to see, my first thought was, ‘How am I going to tell my dad?’
“Imagine how embarrassing it is for my dad knowing that all of his friends are aware that there is this really explicit video of his daughter out there.”
The 28-year-old star also discussed the impact the leak has had on her family, with someone “accidentally” sending the video to her uncle.
She added: “A boy even accidentally sent it to my uncle without realising we were related. I have little brothers and sisters who were all in school at the time.
“They have had to deal with people bringing it up with them, calling me names. People were trying to forward it on social media to them.
“It has really affected their lives as well – it wasn’t just mine that was ruined.”
Georgia – who was living in Dubai at the time – recalled feeling “ill through the stress”, and she was “sobbing herself to sleep at night”.
She said: “Everyone I knew was talking about it. I walked into the gym and it fell silent. I asked who had seen it and all of these people put up their hands.
“By this time I realised it was out of my control and there was no way I could stop this video from spreading. That is when I spoke out on Instagram and called the police.
“Everyone had seen it, my family, my friends, people I had worked with. Total strangers around the world had seen this video of me. I was trying to live a normal life and go out but I would end up sobbing myself to sleep at night.”
Bear and Georgia were captured on CCTV footage in his garden in Essex in August 2020.
Bear – who had denied the charges – has been bailed until January 31st, when he will return to the court for sentencing.
Following the verdicts, he said: “In my opinion from the very beginning it was never a fair trial, what the press said against me. I was fighting a losing battle and it is what it is.”
Judge Christopher Morgan said: “Thank you for that observation.”

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