EMILY Atack looked sensational as she posed in a bikini for behind-the-scenes Rivals. snaps

Based Jilly Cooper’s 1988 novel, Rivals launched on Disney+ on October 18.

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Former Inbetweeners star Emily, 34, plays the character Sarah Stratton.

Taking to Instagram, Emily shared on the on-set bikini snaps with the caption: “What ep are you on?”

One fan replied: “Episode 6…second viewing!!!! So good I’ve had to watch it all twice!”

Another commented: “Watched all of them. We need a second series.”

Set in the Eighties in the fictional county of Rutshire, long-held grudges bubble to the surface as the characters vie for business and each others’ affections in the cut-throat world of telly execs. 

Rivals’ all-star cast also includes David Tennant, Danny Dyer, Aidan Turner and Katherine Parkinson.

Less a month after its release, the Disney+ show’s future has already been confirmed.

Early screenings were said to have impressed bosses at the streaming giant.

A TV insider said: “The feeling is that there is still so much more in the story that could easily be made into a sequel.

“Disney+ appear to be on board, even though they haven’t announced an official commission yet.

“Bosses at the streamer can see there is a huge amount of anticipation for this show, and having seen the episodes, they know it won’t disappoint.

“So going for a follow-up is a no-brainer, though these things take money and time, particularly as they have to try to align the very busy diaries of Rivals’ star-studded cast.”

It comes as fans were left raving over the raunchy new series.

Taking to social media, one wrote: “I f*****g love #rivals on #DisneyPlus so glad it hasn’t disappointed me as it is my favourite book ever (and no I’m not embarrassed to admit it).”

Another added: “Episode one done. It’s magnificent! Well done @DisneyPlus and Dame Jilly. #Rivals.”

A third chimed in: “#rivals everything I expected and more! 80s hair, music and debauchery! I love it!”

While a fourth remarked: “Im loving this show!!! #rivals #hulu.”

Rivals is streaming on Disney+.

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Sarah Jessica Parker made reference to her Sex and the City character Carrie Bradshaw as she announced her support for Kamala Harris in next month’s presidential election.

Parker, 59, posted an image of herself holding up a “Harris/Walz” placard on Instagram.

In the caption, she listed 31 reasons why she intends to vote for the Democratic candidates, writing: “For the climate, For hope, For friends and loved ones in the LGBTQ+ community, For freedom, For science, For affordable healthcare, For our union members, For democracy, For my daughters, For my son, For all of our children…

“For equality, For dignity, For hope, For the constitution, For me, For love, For choice, And for a certain childless cat lady I play on TV.

“With an abundance of joy, optimism and pride I am voting for Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. X, SJ.”

Her reference to a “certain childess cat lady” was not only a nod to Bradshaw, but also an apparent dig at Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance.

The Ohio senator complained in a 2021 interview that the country was being run by “a bunch of childless cat ladies” – including Kamala Harris – “who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they’ve made and so they want to make the rest of the country miserable, too.”

Parker is the latest Hollywood star to endorse Harris for president and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for vice president. In recent weeks, actor Anne Hathaway and lifestyle guru Martha Stewart have each revealed they’ll be voting for Harris on election day, November 5.

“In case you didn’t know, I am voting for Kamala,” Hathaway said during a Broadway for Harris fundraising event. “Is anyone else here voting for Kamala?”

“America is a very big place and not everybody is decided, especially in an election like this when passions are rightly so intense because the stakes couldn’t be higher. It’s still very important to remember that you have to meet people where they’re at,” she continued.

“We thought that it might be nice to make a little space tonight for the undecided voter and contemplate a question that they might be struggling with,” Hathaway said, before breaking out into Queen’s “Somebody to Love,” which she performed in the 2004 film Ella Enchanted.

Meanwhile, Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston publicly endorsed Harris at a recent Democratic campaign rally in Phoenix, Arizona – joining the likes of Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder, and Bruce Springsteen.

A MARRIED At First Sight UK couple hit the rocks tonight after one groom admits the spark in their relationship has gone.

The drama on MAFS takes a heartbreaking turn in the latest episode as Kieran confesses his feelings for his bride Kristina have disappeared, leaving their relationship teetering on the edge.

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The emotional confession comes after an explosive dinner party incident where the Newcastle mechanic, 29, kisses fellow bride Polly as a joke, igniting a fiery argument with Kristina in front of the group.

In a private conversation with his co-star, Kieran then opens up about the growing distance between him and Kristina.

“I feel like the spark is gone,” he admitted, his voice heavy with regret.

“Things just aren’t the same anymore.”

Kristina, who was still visibly hurt from the public kiss with Polly, has been struggling with Kieran’s lack of affection.

Kieran’s revelation came after weeks of tension between the couple, who have yet to be intimate.

While Kieran insists the kiss was harmless, Kristina struggles to move past the public embarrassment in Thursday’s episode.

She says the mechanic hasn’t even kissed her yet because of his “coldsores”.

And she appears to be shaking with anger, saying: “Oh my god.

“Did you just kiss another wife on your lips? I should think not Kieran.

“Remember respect with your wife, please.

“You’re not even at that level with me let alone one of my best friends in here.”

Some of the other brides and grooms exchange uncomfortable glances as they sit in stunned silence, unsure how to intervene.

The experts agree with Kristina though, with Paul Brunson saying: “It’s because of Kristina feeling rejected that of course she is going to feel that in that moment.”

The camera returns to Kristina, who said to Kieran: “Think of my feelings, please.”

He refused to answer her at first, but then he nodded and said: “Yeah, I hear you.”

The damage was already done, and Kristina turned away from Kieran in a sulk.

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The Penguin might be one of HBO’s biggest hit of the year – but an actor who appeared in The Batman isn’t a fan.

In the crime drama, an unrecognisable Colin Farrell reprises the role of Oz Cobb, which he originally played in Matt Reeves’s 2022 film The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz and Paul Dano.

It’s a new take on the comic book character played by Danny Devito in Tim Burton’s 1992 sequel Batman Returns.

The successful series, which was developed by Lauren LeFranc and produced by Reeves, is set two weeks after the end of The Batman, in which Cobb plays the Falcone and Maroni families off against each other in a power grab following the death of mob leader Carmine Falcone.

Carmine was played by John Turturro in The Batman, and the character shows up in flashback form in The Penguin – however, Turturro has been replaced by Mark Strong,

It was previously unknown why the character was recast, but Turturro has now said he turned down the chance to return in the spin-off series as “there was a lot of violence towards women, and that’s not my thing”.

Turturro told Variety he found it acceptable to play Carmine in The Batman as his violent actions “happen off-screen”, which he said is “scarier”.

The actor added: “I did what I wanted to with the role.”

Turturro also suggested his role in the second season of Severance, which starts in January, might be coming to an end.

Severance follows employees of a shady biotech company called Lumon that “severs” its employees’ memories using a medical procedure, dividing their work and home lives completely in a daring experiment to find a work-life balance.

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While praising showrunner Ben Stiller, the actor said: “I didn’t like being in that office – the light there drove me insane. I did my second go round, but I feel like I’ve had a full meal.”

Severance is available on Apple TV+ while The Batman, which also stars Cristin Milioti, Michael Kelly, Clancy Brown and Rhenzy Feliz, is on NOW in the UK.

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James May has provided an update after being injured in a bike accident.

The former Grand Tour and Top Gear host, who recently cut professional ties with his long-time business partners Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond, said he had bust his wrist in the incident.

The 61-year-old was training for a charity bicycle run with his friend and Oz and James Drink to Britain co-star Oz Clarke, when he fell off his bike on Hammersmith Bridge in London.

“I’m taking part in a charity bicycle ride today, with the Armonico Consort and me old mate Oz Clarke (OBE),” he wrote in a post on X/Twitter last week.

“But I’m going in the car, because I bust my wrist in a bicycle accident.”

May provided an update on his attendance at the charity event as he wrote, “Charity cycle ride update: Drove car into bollard. Sang very badly. Got a bit syncopated in the Black Horse, Moreton Morrell.”

The injury has affected filming for his new show, The Great Explorers, which is a three-part series following the epic journeys of Christopher Columbus, Walter Raleigh, and James Cook, according to the Daily Express.

However, eyewitnesses in Yorkshire claim that they saw May filming for the programme in Whitby, just two days ago, according to the Yorkshire Post.

May confirmed this in an update on X/Twitter earlier this week as he wrote, “I’ve just completed two very enjoyable days of filming in Whitby. As excellent as ever.”

The Independent has contacted representatives for May for comment.

Fans sent their well-wishes and support to the TV presenter on social media as one person wrote, “As long as you raise or donate the money for charity, that is all that matters. Hope your wrist gets better.”

Another added with a reference to his Top Gear days, “The guy on the bike will still get to the end of the journey before Captain Slow does.”

Reflecting on the decision to end his working relationship with Clarkson and Hammond, May told BBC Radio 4 last month: “We are getting on a bit and everything does have to end. To be honest, we wanted to end it on our own terms. As we always used to say, ‘We want to land it safely, not fly it into a cliff.’”

FORMER Emmerdale star Alexander Lincoln’s film debut is set to emerge, as his co-stars rave about their on-screen partnership.

Most viewers will recognise Alexander Lincoln for his time in Emmerdale, but he’s now enjoying the bright lights of Hollywood with his movie debut.

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The ITV actor has taken on a role in The Groomsmen: First look, as he stars as Zack alongside Jonathan Bennett, B.J. Britt and Owen Davis.

Co-star Jonathan Bennett has shared a gushing post dedicated to Andrew on Instagram as he told fans: “Get ready for the epic love story set in the most beautiful gay destination of all, Greece. My love for @alexander_lincoln is off the charts.

“He’s the biggest idiot you will ever meet and I mean that whole heartedly. Thank you Alex for bringing Zack and Danny’s story to life in ways I didn’t imagine.”

Co-star James Vaughan also commented on the post as he wrote: “I wanna say something smart like usual but this love story is so dang cute and well done I’m just gonna tell everybody to watch it tomorrow.”

Alexander also shared it to his story, as he urged fans to watch the film once it airs.

Alexander is best known for playing Jamie Tate in Emmerdale from 2019 to 2021, with his last appearance being in November of that year, with villagers believing the character to be dead after his car crashed into a lake.

But soap fans know Jamie survived and is alive and well away from the village, leaving the door open for a potential return.

Yet fans may be waiting a while as Alexander is now firmly in Hollywood, with his latest role.

With Alexander’s career taking off, it seems a return to Emmerdale is not on the cards at the moment, but he hasn’t ruled it out in the future. 

He previously told Attitude magazine that talks had taken place.

He said: “I loved the show. I lived in Leeds for two-and-a-half-years. I miss everyone from the show deeply. No one knew who I was before it — I’d done some very tiny things. It was my initiation into the acting world.

“I can never thank them enough for that experience. But I don’t know, to be honest. There have been talks. But for now, I really want to focus on this year: I want to produce, start my own scripts.

“There are other parts I want to play. There are time constraints. Being on the show, it’s such hard work — you don’t have time to do anything else. Booking a holiday is hard enough.”

Alexander has also notably appeared in Dolly Alderton’s BBC series Everything I Know About Love and the Netflix comedy-drama Geek Girl. 

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