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The first sacked Apprentice candidate’s four-word confession after brutal exit After a task that involved The Apprentice candidates being whisked off to Austria to flog bike tours to tourists, Lord Alan Sugar said ‘You’re fired’ to the first contestant. Sent back home to Essex after just one episode of the hit BBC show was Emma Rothwell, 29, who shared her disappointment over her premature departure to Metro. ‘I was just like, I’ve let myself down,’ the online gift store owner says of the moment she was booted out of the boardroom. ‘I’ve let everyone else down. I just knew…

Dragons’ Den viewers slam ‘horrifically uncomfortable’ offer on £6,500,000 business Dragons’ Den viewers have been left outraged by an ‘uncomfortable’ offer from Touker Suleyman over a haircare line from one young entrepreneur. Lucie Macleod, 24, started brand Hair Syrup while trying to save money on haircare at university — her business is now projected to turn over £6,500,000 in 2025. The dragons were initially impressed by the huge growth the business had achieved since 2019 when Lucie officially began selling her serums through TikTok. However, it became increasingly clear that the young entrepreneur was out of her depth in…

Emilia Pérez star faces backlash with resurfaced racist tweets amid ‘Oscar violation’ Karla Sofia Gascón, the Oscar-nominated Emilia Pérez star, is facing backlash for resurfaced posts on X targeting Muslims, George Floyd and Oscar diversity. The 52-year-old actor, who made history as the first out trans person to be nominated for an Academy Award in the best actress category, is facing mounting criticism for historic – and recent – comments. The actor rose to global fame as the titular character in Netflix’s acclaimed movie musical also starring Selena Gomez and Zoë Saldaña about a Mexican drug boss who starts…

Brit Awards confirm 2025 performers with newly solo star returning to the stage The Brit Awards is one of the biggest nights of the year for celebrities from wild outfits to memorable speeches to big performances. Finally, after huge speculation, organisers have revealed the first performers who will take to the stage from their stunning lineup of nominees. This includes the first solo Brit Award performance from Little Mix legend Jade Thirlwall after her huge debut solo success. Last year saw Raye, Dua Lipa and none other than Kylie Minogue perform with viewers treated to a medley of her…

It was bound to happen (Xbox Game Studios) The next Xbox game to be ported to PlayStation 5 will be racing game Forza Horizon 5, with rumours of Halo: The Master Chief Collection to follow. The inevitable has happened and Microsoft has confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 will be coming to the PlayStation 5 this spring, although there’s no exact date yet. Originally released in 2021, the acclaimed arcade racing game is set in Mexico and is widely regarded as one of, if not the, best Xbox Series X/S console exclusives, with the Forza series in general being arguably…

Games Inbox: Why are Xbox consoles selling so badly? Demand is at an all time low (Microsoft/Metro) The Friday letters page doesn’t think BioWare is to blame for Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s failure, as a reader suggests rebooting Nintendo’s forgotten Zelda clones. The point of no returnReading the sales results for Xbox over the last few months it is really hard to see any positives and you can tell Microsoft tried their very best. I saw the same story repeated on other websites and I really struggle to understand their takes. How is a 2% increase, during the busiest time…

Claudia Winkleman’s ‘truly unique’ show revived after The Traitors success Claudia Winkleman’s popularity has reached new heights after winning the nation over as host of The Traitors. Now her on-pause Channel 4 game show, One Question, is making a comeback. There’s no doubt that Claudia’s charm and steadfast chaotic commentary are a huge part of the BBC show Traitors’ success each year, with season three viewership peaking at over 10 million. So for fans who can’t get enough of the 53-year-old Strictly star, you’re in luck as she’ll be back on screen imminently for the suddenly rebooted quiz show,…

‘I was approached by BBC for Celebrity Traitors – but turned it down’ As the dust settles on the dramatic conclusion of The Traitors, viewers are now turning their attention to the UK’s first celebrity spin-off due to air on the BBC later this year. The rumoured names are impressive; with everyone from Stephen Fry to Friends legend Courteney Cox said to be heading to the Scottish castle for the ultimate game of deception overseen by the inimitable Claudia Winkleman. But there is one celebrity who definitely will not be insisting they’re ‘100% Faithful’ at the roundtable. And that’s…

Iconic Suits star ‘apologises profusely’ to dedicated fans ahead of spin-off series Suits star Gabriel Macht has revealed that he often finds himself apologizing to fans who changed their entire career paths because of the hit drama. The acclaimed legal drama aired for nine seasons between 2011 – 2019, and also starred Meghan Markle, Patrick J Adams, Sarah Rafferty and Gina Torres and Rick Hoffman. It focused on college dropout Mike Ross (Patrick) as he tricked his way into a job at New York law firm Pearson Hardman, working as the associate to cocky and ridiculously dapper lawyer Harvey Specter (Gabriel) – despite not…

Bruno Mars pokes fun at $50,000,000 gambling debt rumour Bruno Mars shocked fans with his return to music last week and now he’s taken a step further and joked about his supposed $50,000,000 debt. The 39-year-old singer dropped his racy track Fat, Juicy and Wet featuring Sexyy Red, 26, last week in a wild departure from his Grenade era. With reactions to the song going viral on TikTok, it wasn’t long before Bruno jumped into the charts with over 10million streams on Spotify. Thanks to this success, he is now the first-ever performer to hit a monthly total of…

Prime Video’s ‘steamy’ new drama smashes records despite scathing reviews Prime Video’s steamy new Spanish-language movie has broken records on the streaming platform despite rather dire reviews branding it ‘mind-pulverisingly bizarre’ and ‘nonsensical’. The young adult movie Your Fault (Culpa Tuya) has now officially become the most-watched international original film on Prime Video ever. Based on Mercedes Ron’s bestselling Culpables book trilogy – which initially started out as a Wattpad novel the author penned on the social media site – Your Fault was released in late December. During its first few days, it ranked in the number one spot…

Craig Revel Horwood takes swipe at Ola Jordan after ‘suggesting he’s replaced’ Craig Revel Horwood has taken a swipe as former Strictly Come Dancing professional Ola Jordan after calling out comments she made about him being ‘too nicely nicey’. The judge, 60, is one of the key fixtures of the BBC dancing competition who has judged on the show since its inception in 2004. More than 20 years on he still sits on the panel with fellow judges Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse and head judge Shirley Ballas. Craig has now taken a swipe at Ola, 42, after she…

  Fans of bloody thriller have waited too long as season three trailer finally drops The trailer for the third season of Gangs of London has finally arrived, over two years after the explosive finale of the second season. The adrenaline-pumping Sky series is critically acclaimed with an impressive 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and praised by fans as ‘jaw-dropping’ and ‘unbelievable’. The famously gory show – starring Joe Cole and Paapa Esseideu – follows rival gangs and networks of criminal organisations across modern-day London – and in particular the impact on the powerful Wallace family empire. ‘Last night 600 people…

Dame Prue Leith’s Celebrity Bake Off replacement confirmed as cast is announced Dame Prue Leith’s longtime friend will take over as a co-judge in the Celebrity Bake Off special, Channel 4 has announced. The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer is returning this spring with many familiar faces – Alison Hammond, Noel Fielding and Paul Hollywood – and a surprise one-off replacement for Prue, 84. Caroline Waldegrave OBE, a former Managing Director and co-owner of Leiths School of Food and Wine, will appear in the special series which pits four celebrities against each other every episode…

Games Inbox: Will there be more than one Nintendo Switch 2 model? Is there more than one of them? (YouTube) The Thursday letters page isn’t sure what to think about PlayStation’s new leadership, as a reader asks whether Silent Hill 2 has been a success. Model collectionAs many have said, we currently still know very little about the Nintendo Switch 2. At the very minimum we have no idea what the extra button does but for all we know there could be other secrets of the hardware. But it occurred to me that no one’s asking a fairly obvious question:…

Davina McCall’s boyfriend confirms marriage talks after brain surgery Davina McCall’s boyfriend of six years Michael Douglas has revealed that the pair have discussed marriage. The former Big Brother presenter, 57, underwent a craniotomy in November 2024 after a random health check discovered a 14mm wide brain tumour. Davina, 57 documented her journey with fans and at the end of last year had the benign mass removed. Supporting her throughout the ordeal was her partner Michael, 49, who was Davina’s hairstylist friend of 20 years prior to their romantic relationship. The pair has been together since 2019 – two years after her split from husband Matthew Robertson…

CNN anchor quits after 18 years with final warning ‘Don’t give in to the lies’ Long-time CNN anchor Jim Acosta revealed his decision to ‘move on’ from the US news outlet with a warning over lies and fear-mongering. After confirming he would be leaving, the presenter issued a warning over ‘tyrants’ and pleaded with the public not to ‘give in to the lies’. Acosta, 53, had been with CNN for almost 18 years when reports about a possible change to the schedule began to surface. He confirmed that he had been offered an ‘alternative time slot’ but ultimately ‘decided…

Boyzone’s biggest-selling single very nearly didn’t happen, claims Andrew Lloyd Webber Boyzone’s most successful number one single ever was almost scrapped, and now Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed his secret further role in its release. No Matter What, which sold over four million copies alone worldwide, propelled popular chart-toppers Boyzone ‘to a whole other level as a band’ in 1998, according to member Ronan Keating – but it was so close to never being heard by fans. Theatre impresario and composer Lloyd Webber, 76, originally co-wrote the song with Jim Steinman for their stage show musical, Whistle Down the…

Inside the ‘Oscars 2025 race’ you didn’t even know was happening The Oscars 2025 race is well underway and there is one clear frontrunner in the race we simply can’t ignore – Paloma Diamond. Depending on how chronically online you are, you either just let out a knowing laugh, creased your brow at the ring of familiarity, or are wondering who on earth this popular Hollywood star is. Well, worry not, for we’re about to clear up all your questions. Yes, Paloma Diamond is a beloved actor nominated for ‘The Oscars’ this year. No, she is not real. Forget…

Fans brand iconic 90s actress, 52, ‘a gorgeous vampire’ after ageless new pictures Fans were left doing a double take over the star-studded guest list at Schiaparelli’s Paris Haute Couture week show this week, after spotting an ‘ageless’ Hollywood actress on the front row. Gabrielle Union jetted to the French capital to take in the shows, and truly stole the show on Monday after landing a coveted invite to the luxury brand’s catwalk show on Monday. The 52-year-old – known for her roles in Bring It On, Bad Boys II and 10 Things I Hate About You – showed off a…

Furious Netflix fans ‘hate’ major update about biggest sci-fi’s final season Stranger Things has been one of Netflix’s most popular series, but fans have been left unimpressed as it’s rumoured that the show will be released in two parts. 2025 is set to be a huge year for the streaming platform as it marks the return of its three biggest series: Squid Games (which was released in January), Wednesday, and the fifth season of Stranger Things. The popular supernatural horror series launched in 2016 and stars Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, David Harbour, and Winona Ryder. The horror series set in the…

Meryl Streep cut a ‘car-sized hole’ in fence during frightening escape from wildfires Meryl Streep’s nephew, Abe Streep, has revealed how his A-list aunt was forced to make a frightening getaway from her home. The LA wildfires tore through the Palisades in California, a popular celebrity neighbourhood, earlier this month. celebrities were forced to evacuate and many shared horrifying stories on social media as their homes were destroyed and people were killed. Although the Devil Wears Prada actress hasn’t spoken about the horrifying events herself, her nephew has now revealed that she had to endure a terrifying ordeal in…

Is the original still the best? (Aspyr) The Wednesday letters page thinks it knows what Nintendo is planning for Donkey Kong, as a reader discusses the secret to Grand Theft Auto’s success. Ultimate RaiderI know the Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered compilation has had some criticism in the Inbox, but I’m really interested in playing it, even though I didn’t really like any of the games at the time. I’m especially interested to see if they can actually improve Angel Of Darkness, although I’m doubtful they can turn it into an actually good game. But that made me think about…

Selena Gomez sparks backlash after video sobbing over Trump’s immigration crackdown Selena Gomez has responded to backlash after sharing a video of herself crying. The Disney star-turned-pop-princess took to Instagram tonight with an incredibly emotional clip as she expressed her feelings on Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. Since being re-elected to serve a second term as president, the Trump administration has increased deportation efforts at the southern border. Sharing her reaction to Trump’s threat to deport masses of undocumented immigrants, Gomez, 32, sobbed to the camera as she apologised for the fear that has struck countless families. ‘I just wanna say…

Boyzone star snubs reunion after not speaking to other members for five years The members of Boyzone reunited tonight for the first time in seven years. However, one star was noticeably absent from the red carpet as they celebrated the release of their upcoming Sky docuseries, No Matter What. Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, and Shane Lynch all put on a smiley display as they posed for photos together, having first become members of the Irish group in 1993. Missing was Mikey Graham, who has seemingly retreated from fame and no longer speaks to his former bandmates. The trio couldn’t have…