HOME stays are usually part of the experiment where people who have been coasting through are slapped with reality in the face.

They’re usually like ‘Oh my god I don’t like this person enough for them to be in my home’…

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And it seems like that did happen to a few of the remaining couples on the show last night.

In Thursday’s diary instalment I spoke about how I think that Kieran needs to just dump Kristina, and I still think exactly the same.

And I really thought the situation with Lacey’s family and Nathan was beyond strange…

If you are as obsessed with Married At First Sight as I am, you need to keep reading, as I’ve got some thoughts…

Lacey and Nathan

I’m sorry but I just felt like I shouldn’t have been watching half of that.

It all felt very performative.

I think that they are a very sweet couple, but the family situation, why is your mum and sis and dog getting in the bed with you and your husband.

Her mum flirting with Nathan was too much for me. It was too performative and it was maybe a bit creepy.

Adam and Polly

Adam was really passive aggressive when he was walking Polly through his home.

Then when his friend came round it just gets worse.

He’s walking around saying ‘I like to sleep on my own, I don’t have wardrobe space for you’, giving the girl every hint that he doesn’t want this to work on the outside.

Then his friend comes over and it just gets worse.

You know when you’re younger and you’re showing off in front of your friends and you’re being mean to your parents?

That’s the energy that Adam is giving me.

Polly starts to talk about how she did initially switch to Stephen, she regrets that and just wants someone who is more emotionally available…

Adam sat there with a face like a slapped a**e and is fuming.

And his mate sat there like ‘Why are you reacting to her like this?’

I did feel sorry for Polly.

When we see Polly’s home stay, she’s keen to project it’s going well.

Whereas Adam did not care to project that to his family or friends at all.

He’s not making any effort to sweeten their relationship and that is so telling as to where they see the relationship going.

Adam doesn’t think its going to last, Polly is still clutching on.

Ross and Sacha

Their home stay was really cute.

We saw Ross reunite with his daughter, Sacha got emotional, but it’s like both of them don’t want to move.

This is what really annoys me about this experiment.

It’s not called Married At First Sight in your home town – there is every possibility that you will be matched with someone completely at the other end of the country.

Sacha’s dad was quite terrifying, saying ‘You’re not moving, you’re staying here’.

Ross and Sacha are definitely nowhere near as strong as they were.

I think it’s happened since he threw his wedding ring.

Sneak peek of next week’s episode

We see Amy find her voice!

There’s something going on with Luke – Arthur used to be like this.

No shade to Arthur, but the group loved him, and then behind the scenes he would just tell lies.

He played up to whoever he was with, much like they’re accusing Luke of doing.

If this is the case, I can understand why she’s going to lose her rag with him.

It doesn’t scream authenticity and makes you think that they were there for the fame.

Arthur was very honest that he wanted a modelling contract.

Kristina and Luke

Kristina’s home stay will be an interesting one. It’s kind of giving Rozz and Thomas from last season.

We all know how that went for them…

They decided to leave the experiment after so I wonder if Kristina being reunited with her family, the heartbreak will hit home and say she can’t do it anymore.

Kieran needs to face the music.

If you’re inviting Kristina into your home and don’t see it going anywhere, you just need to rip of the plaster and end it.

The girl has suffered enough!

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Broadcaster Vanessa Feltz will take over Carol Vorderman’s Sunday slot on LBC on a permanent basis.

The 63-year-old former Countdown star said she would not continue with her radio show last month after suffering “burnout” from working seven-day weeks.

In a video posted on Instagram, Vorderman said she had a “tight feeling in my chest and I was utterly exhausted”, but after many scans and checks, her doctors found no underlying health issues.

Vorderman, who joined the station in January, explained that she was taking the health scare as a “warning sign to slow down slightly”, adding that she has “decided to cut my work back to weekdays for now”.

“I am very fed up about it, but I have made the decision that I can no longer do my Sunday show on LBC, which is a very hard decision to come to but I couldn’t see anything else I could do,” she said in the Instagram video.

It has now been announced that Feltz will be replacing her. Feltz joined LBC in May and presents a Saturday afternoon show where she offers her opinion and analysis on topics that matter to the British public.

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The Loose Women star and former host of The Vanessa Show, said: “I can’t wait to be a weekend appointment to listen to. I’m looking forward to holding Britain’s biggest and most spirited conversation with my lovely LBC listeners every Saturday and Sunday afternoon.”

Tom Cheal, LBC’s senior managing editor, said: “Vanessa has quickly made her mark on the LBC schedule since she joined the station in May.

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“She is a genuine, straight-talking and incisive broadcaster who has proved incredibly popular with LBC listeners and knows what really matters to them, so we are excited to announce her new Sunday show.”

Speaking to The Independent in a recent interview, Feltz credited her longevity in radio to the fact that she remains interested in what people have to say.

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“I don’t see why you’d still speak to people if you weren’t curious about what their answers might be. ‘What’s happened?’ ‘What’s got to be done?’ ‘What’s going on with you?’ ‘Why are you so angry?’ Often you hear people interviewing and they couldn’t care less. But I really, really want to know!” she said.

Vorderman joined LBC in January to front her Sunday programme from 4pm to 7pm. Her appointment came two months after she left her BBC Radio Wales show, stating that she was “not prepared to lose my voice” after the corporation introduced new social media guidelines.

Vorderman was vocal in her criticism of the previous government on social media and has had several arguments on X/Twitter with Tory MPs. The TV personality said management decided that she should give up her Saturday morning show on Radio Wales over a breach of the new guidelines.

With additional reporting from PA

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To celebrate 20 years of Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC dancing competition has launched a brand new theme: Icons Week.

It’s a pretty special occasion given that Strictly has kept its themes limited to Halloween Week and Musicals Week throughout its two-decade-long history.

Icons Week will see couples dance to music by stars who have defined musical history, such as Whitney Houston, Shirley Bassey and Queen.

The BBC has already teased that the professional dancers will be performing a Beyoncé medley, featuring Johannes Radebe channelling his inner Sasha Fierce.

Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas, who were at the top of the leaderboard last week, will dance a Samba to “Faith” by George Michael, while Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec, who were joint top of the leaderboard with Borthwick, will perform a Couple’s Choice to “What About Us” by P!nk.

Meanwhile, Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell will dance a Tango to “Rock and Roll All Nite” by KISS and Gladiators star Montell Douglas and Radebe will perform a Waltz to “I Will Always Love You”  by Whitney Houston.

Amy Dowden won’t feature in Saturday night’s show after falling ill backstage during filming last week. Fellow pro dancer Lauren Oakley will instead dance with Dowden’s partner, JLS star JB Gill, performing a pre-planned Couple’s Choice to a Bruno Mars Medley.

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This week’s show will be without Dr Punam Krishan, who was eliminated last week alongside her pro partner Gorka Márquez, in a tense dance-off  opposite Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu. Krishan’s exit follows the departure of footballer Paul Merson, who departed two weeks ago, as well as Toyah Willcox, Nick Knowles and Tom Dean, who all left the competition in its earlier stages.

Find the full list of songs and dances for Icons Week below:

Chris McCausland and Dianne will dance a Tango to “Rock and Roll All Nite” by KISS

Jamie Borthwick and Michelle will dance a Samba to “Faith” by George Michael

JB Gill and Amy Dowden’s stand-in Lauren will dance a Couple’s Choice to a Bruno Mars Medley

Montell Douglas and Johannes will dance a Waltz to “I Will Always Love You”  by Whitney Houston

Pete Wicks and Jowita will dance a Salsa to “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen

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Sam Quek and Nikita will dance a American Smooth to “Love Story (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift

Sarah Hadland and Vito will dance a Cha Cha to “Like a Prayer” by Madonna

Shayne Ward and Nancy will dance a Quickstep to “Help!” by The Beatles

Tasha Ghouri and Aljaz will dance a Couple’s Choice to “What About Us” by P!nk

Wynne Evans and Katya will dance a Rumba to “This Is My Life” by Shirley Bassey

MAFS UK star Tasha Jay has been forced to deny that she’s pregnant after she shared a snap from hospital.

The 26-year-old, who took part in the E4 show last year, posted a picture of her lying down on a medical bed with her stomach on display as she admitted “It’s never ending”.

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The reality star also put a thumbs up to the camera.

Tasha then shared another picture of her posing with an unimpressed face.

She told fans: “Guys, if I was trying to hide a pregnancy do you think I’d post it on my story.

“You can have ultrasounds for things other than pregnancy.

“Don’t with no baby all up in my womb.”

A while later she shared an update with fans on what the doctors had found.

Tasha said: “Hey guys, thank you for all your sweet messages.

“I am out of hospital now after doctors found out that I have stomach ulcers.

“I’ve never felt pain like it, honestly.

“I’m not 100% but we move.

“Couldn’t let the kids down for Halloween tonight so if I turn up at your door asking for a KitKat, then sensational times.”

Tasha tied the knot with husband Paul Liba last year on the show.

They are one of the remaining couples who are still going strong.

Despite getting married just seconds after meeting as part of the experiment, it isn’t legally binding.

In an exclusive chat with The Sun, Tasha hopes that they will get married one day.

“I want another wedding,” she told us.

“I’m waiting for my ring but that’s on Paul, so I’ll let Paul take that one.”

Paul added: “She’s ready. She’s really annoying me for the ring. And I said, ‘In good time,’ and she’ll definitely get it.

“When I first signed up to MAFS, I was fully committed to the whole process, thinking it was real. 

“I thought, you know what? If I’m legally married to someone, fingers crossed it’s someone I actually like, so even if I’m not properly married to Tasha, I would not have known. I could’ve saved money on another wedding.”

However they still have to tick off one milestone before getting engaged – as the pair live in different parts of the UK.

Tasha is based up north in Leeds, while Paul is in London.

She told us: “It will definitely be by the end of this year. He will be in Leeds and then he will have to become a northerner.

“The plan was originally to move to Manchester together but we’ve decided that Paul’s going to come to Leeds, where I already am and I’ve got my house and then we’ll finally settle on a Manchester apartment. 

“That’s the only argument we have. We’re trying to settle on an apartment because there’s so many and we just have two different tastes.”

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As the end of the year approaches, another batch of stars are set to enter the I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! jungle.

The ITV reality show has been on the air since 2000, with winners including Tony Blackburn, Stacey Solomon, Jill Scott and last year’s victor Sam Thompson.

In recent years, I’m a Celebrity has been plagued with controversy for signing up two controversial politicians: former health secretary Matt Hancock in 2022 and Nigel Farage in 2023, which appeared to lead to a downturn in ratings.

Currently, it seems like bosses don’t have anyone quite so contentious waiting in the wings; in the past few weeks, reports have surfaced about which stars could be facing their fears in the Australian jungle.

Below is a rundown of the nine stars who might be on this year’s series.

Coleen Rooney

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Coleen Rooney has reportedly signed up to appear on this year’s series. The wife of former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is said to have secured the biggest deal in the show’s history, which would surpass that of Farage and presenter Noel Edmonds with a fee of over £1.5m. “I’m a Celeb bosses have pulled off a huge coup getting Coleen for the jungle this year and the team are thrilled to have her on board,” a source told The Sun. “Coleen has a huge fanbase and she won massive plaudits for her classy handling of the Wagatha Christie case. She’s excited to show fans a different side to her and prove she can survive without her creature comforts.”

Ally McCoist

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This year’s star from the world of football – following in the footsteps of Harry Redknapp, Ian Wright and winner Jill Scott – could be Ally McCoist. The former Rangers pro, who played for Scotland, is now known by many for his commentary on ITV – but it seems he might be heading into the jungle two years after reportedly backing out. An insider told The Sun: “Ally has such a huge fan base thanks to his years of commentating and punditry, plus his long stint on A Question of Sport. He’d be great for the jungle – as his wife and kids have been telling him forever – so everyone is really hopeful that this will be the year.”

Tulisa Contostavlos

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One of this year’s biggest rumours is N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos, who was also once a judge on The X Factor. An insider suggested to The Sun that Contostavlos’s booking was inspired by a recent N-Dubz tour, which “introduced her to a younger generation, especially through platforms like TikTok”. They added: “Tulisa’s diverse career makes her a strong contender for I’m a Celebrity because she appeals to a wide audience. ITV is particularly excited about her new following among 16 to 24-year-olds, and hopes the deal is finalised soon.”

Jane Moore

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The second Loose Womenstar who is reportedly poised to follow in the footsteps of fellow panellists Janet Street-Porter, Frankie Bridge and Charlene White is Jane Moore, who first appeared on the ITV panel show in 1999. he has been a regular panellist since 2013 and is rumoured to be up for entering the jungle following a split from her husband of 20 years.

Reverend Richard Coles

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Reverend Richard Coles, the media personality and former vicar, who was once a member of the band the Communards, will – according to The Sun – be a campmate on this year’s I’m a Celebrity. A source said: “Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly Come Dancing and his later life as a man of the cloth.” Earlier this year, Coles described his time on Strictly as “brutal” amid a behind-the-scenes scandal.

Dean McCullough

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Northern Irish BBC Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough has reportedly been tapped to appear on this year’s series. He started presenting for the station in 2020, standing in for Clara Amfo, and in September 2022, he replaced Scott Mills and Chris Stark, alongside Vicky Hawkesworth, as hosts of Radio 1’s afternoon show.

Alan Halsall

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Coronation Street star Alan Halsall, who plays Tyrone Dobbs, had an I’m a Celebrity near-miss in 2023. He was rumoured to be a part of the line-up but was reportedly forced to withdraw after suffering a knee injury; the photo he shared of himself from his hospital bed essentially ruled himself out of appearing. It’s a likely bet, then, that Halsall has been drafted in for the new series.

GK Barry

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There are two Loose Women stars being tipped to join I’m a Celebrity this year – and one became a wift favourite to appear after it was reported she had withdrawn from participating in Strictly Come Dancing due to the rehearsal room scandal that hit the BBC show earlier this year. GK Barry – real name Grace Keeling – would be a hit with the youngsters considering she had a huge following on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube

Olivia Atwood

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Love Island star Olivia Atwood might finally be able to re-enter the jungle after being forced to withdraw from the competition in 2022 after just one day. Atwood left the series “as a precautionary measure” in order to “undergo some medical checks” and, when asked if she would appear the following year, she ruled herself out due to scheduling conflicts. However, Atwood could very possibly have kept this winter free to finally complete her tenure in the jungle.

Tommy Fury

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One star who is sure to be top of producers’ wish list is Tommy Fury. The former Love Island star and boxer, who recently split from his fiancée Molly Mae Hague, has just released a memoir he will undoubtedly want to promote ahead of Christmas. Fury has now fanned the flames of speculation after dodging a question about his possible I’m a Celebrity involvement on Heart Radio.

When asked if he’ll appear, he said: “Listen, a lot of things in my life is like a rollercoaster in a minute. There are so many things I might do. You know, could he be doing this? Could he be doing that? I don’t know what I’m doing this afternoon. I mean, I just take literally an hour at a time, so I don’t know. There’s a lot of things going on in my life right now. So, I’m not sure on anything.”

However, it was reported on 25 October that Fury had dropped out of the show, weeks before it was due to begin on Sunday 17 November.

Maura Higgins

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Shortly after it was claimed fury had withdrawn from the series, another Love Island star’s name was thrown into the mix: Maura Higgins. Higgins is one of the ITV2 reality show’s best-loved contestants, having appeared on series five in 2019. A source told The Sun: “With Tommy Fury pulling out, it gave show bosses the opportunity to look at other Love Island stars and Maura stood out as the perfect candidate.”

An ITV spokesperson told The Independent: “Any names suggested for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! are just speculation.”

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MANDY Dingle is set for a blackmail nightmare in upcoming Emmerdale scenes.

Viewers of the ITV soap have recently seen Mandy (Lisa Riley) be reunited with her long absent cousin Tina (Samantha Power).

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Spoilers suggest fan favourite Mandy is set for a difficult time ahead of her.

In scenes yet to air, Sam (James Hooton) is dumbfounded by Tina’s audacity as she continues to reside next door to Wishing Well and maintains her claim on the house.

Meanwhile, Sam’s further distressed upon realising his father Zak’s (Steve Haliwell) will has been taken.

Mandy – having been blackmailed by Tina – reluctantly hands over Zak’s will to keep Vinny’s (Bradley Johnson) parentage a secret.

Tina is secretly his biological mother, although Mandy raised him.

However, Mandy is beyond frustrated when Vinny sticks up for Tina.

The young man protests Tina’s in the village to get to know her family, rather than run off with Zak’s money.

Elsewhere, Tina tries to persuade Sam to sell the house – as a drunken Sam accidentally admits Vinny’s got Liv’s inheritance. 

Iconic character Tina returned to the village last month for her dad Zak’s funeral.

New actress Samantha Power took over the role from original star Jacqueline Pirie.

Scottish actress Jacqueline played Tina in her original stint, spanning 1994 to 1996.

Previously, The Sun exclusively revealed she was approached to return – but declined.

A source said: “Jacqueline loved her time on Emmerdale and life as an actress but it was a long time ago and she’s moved on.

“She lives in Canada now and has a new career as a novelist and while she’ll always be fond of the show, a return isn’t something she’s interested in.

“These things happen, people move on and recasts happen all the time.”

Viewers were not fully convinced by the recast, however, as one penned: “The original Tina was nothing like this character that has been brought in.

“She had all the Dingle traits but was profound about her ways to get what she wanted. She was not loud or trashy.”

Another added: “When they said familiar face … what they really meant was familiar name with a different face.”

Emmerdale airs on ITV1 and is available to watch on ITVX.

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