FORMER Man V Food star Adam Richman says he and his crew had all their gear stolen at motorway services.

The presenter, 50, stopped with production staff on the M1 in Barnet, North London, for less than five minutes. But when they returned to their van it had been cleaned out.

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American Adam, who is filming Adam Richman Eats Britain, said: “All of the filming equipment is gone.

“Both of my suitcases with all of my possessions are gone.

“My backpack with my laptop and all of my medications are gone.

“And to make matters worse, because I have trackers on some of my possessions, and because of my laptop, I can see where these things are.”

Richman says he was returning from Birmingham, when the incident happened at London Gateway Services on the M1.

During multiple posts, he also revealed the locations where he tracked his items, including a laptop, to and offered a reward for anyone helping them being returned.

He later appeared to reverse his position, and cautioned followers saying: “Everyone! Please do not attempt to personally intervene or find my items yourselves.

“I don’t want any harm to come to anyone!”

A Met Police spokeswoman said: “Police were called at (2.49pm) on Wednesday, October 23 following reports of a theft from a van at London Gateway Services on the M1.

“Items including cameras and laptops were stolen.

“Officers are continuing inquiries. No arrests have been made at this stage.

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Cooper Koch has said he is “overwhelmed with gratitude and hope” after Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón called for Erik and Lyle Menendez to be resentenced.

The Menendez brothers, who are serving life sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents, José and Kitty, have been back in the public eye since the release of Ryan Murphy’s series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.

Koch, 28, played Erik Menendez in the Netflix hit.

In a statement to The Independent, Koch said: “I am overwhelmed with gratitude and hope for the progress we’ve seen today. Gascón’s recommendation has ignited a renewed sense of possibility that Lyle and Erik could finally be released after decades behind bars.

“But, this journey is not over. There are still critical steps ahead: the judge must endorse the resentencing, and, if that happens, the parole board must recognize the time they have served as fitting for the crime.

“Our voices, our unwavering support, remain crucial—not just for the brothers to ensure their release, but also for every victim of sexual abuse fighting to be heard. I hope to see Erik and Lyle soon. Free from all of this.”

Gascón said in his announcement that he will be asking for a new sentence of 50 years to life for both brothers. Under the law, given that they were under age 26 at the time of the crimes, they would be immediately eligible for youthful parole. A court will need to approve the resentencing recommendation before it is final.

Kim Kardashian, who had been advocating for the brothers to be released, reacted to the news in a statement posted to her Instagram Stories.

“The Menendez brothers were granted a second chance at life and will wake up tomorrow finally eligible for a parole hearing,” said Kardashian.

“They could be released in as early as six months.

“Thank you, George Gascón, for revisiting the Menendez brothers’ case and righting a significant wrong. Your commitment to truth and fairness is commendable.

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“To the brothers’ family, friends, and the millions who have been vocal supporters – your voices were heard. The media’s foucs, especially on the heels of Ryan Murphy’s TV show, helped expose the abuse and injustices in their case.

“Society’s understanding of child abuse has evolved, and social media empowers us to question the systems in place. This case highlights the importance on challenging decisions and seeking truth, even when guilt is not in question.

“I believe in the justice system’s ability to evolve, and I am grateful for a society where we can challenge decisions and seek justice,” she wrote, concluding her statement: “Never stop questioning.”

Monsters stars Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny as José and Kitty, with Koch and Nicholas Chavez as Erik and Lyle. Since the series arrived on Netflix in September, viewers have been cautioning others on social media about the graphic nature of the violence depicted in the show.

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The third and final season of Good Omens will now be just a single 90-minute episode.

The Prime Video fantasy series is based on the 1990 novel of the same name, which was co-authored by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. It follows the friendship of fastidious angel Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) and fast-living demon Crowley (David Tennant).

The first season aired in 2019, with a second following in 2023. No release date had yet been announced for the third season, which was confirmed back in December.

Deadline reports that the decision to truncate the final season came after Gaiman, who was an executive producer on the series, left the show after facing a string of sexual assault allegations.

Gaiman’s production company the Blank Corporation will also no longer be involved in the show, and a new writer is expected to be brought in to finish the script.

Sheen and Tennant will shoot the television movie in Scotland early next year.

It was reported in September that production on the third season had been suspended, shortly after Gaiman was accused of having non-consensual sex with two young women, one of whom was a nanny to his child, and another, a fan of his writing.

Gaiman allegedly assaulted one of the women within hours of meeting them – when she was 22 and he was 61. Both women accused the author of “rough and degrading sex”. The author has strongly denied any accusations of non-consensual sex with both women.

A further two women accused Gaiman of sexual assault at the start of August, which the writer also denied. At the end of last month, a fifth woman alleged the author had sexually assaulted her. Gaiman claimed their “previous interactions” suggested she wanted intimate contact, Tortoise reported.

The Independent contacted Gaiman’s representatives for comment.

Meanwhile, Good Omens director Douglas Mackinnon – who made the first two seasons – previously confirmed his exit from the show even before a third season was comissioned.

Writing in his Instagram comments in October 2023, Mackinnon told his followers: “I’m not involved with this show anymore.”

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MAFS UK descended into chaos again tonight when one bride lost it and hurled insults at a groom.

The pair had unfinished business, having previously clashed during a spa day in an earlier episode.

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They also butted heads during a commitment ceremony last week with neither backing down.

Sacha saw red when Alex refused to apolgise following their latest spat tonight.

She turned the air blue at the dinner party, screaming: “You’re a f*****g baby who throws his f*****g dummy out of his pram. You’re a f*****g p**** …”

Alex laughed as she continued: “I’ll call that man a p**** over and over again for the way he treats women and speaks to women.”

The under fire groom held his tongue, perhaps after being slammed by his co-stars for comments he made on the spa day.

Polly was also expecting an apology from Alex after they clashed at the spa.

Alex told her that Adam was faking his feelings for her, and insited her husband wasn’t attracted to her.

Tension had been building for a while after the last commitment ceremony where Alex and Sacha also tore strips off each other.

Earlier, Ross took Alex to one side to ask him to apolgise to Sacha, saying: “I’m actually f*****g raging about that.”

Alex refused, with Ross snapping: “You can get the f**k out then. Selfish little p***k mate.”

Speaking in a confessional to the cameras, Alex said he was ready to back himself tonight.

He said: “There are a few issues which are actually laughable.

“Sacha and Polly were both coming for me.

“Unless I’ve asked for you advice, I don’t need it. My wife is not here, I’ve been through a lot.

“I’m going into tonight’s dinner party defending my marriage.

“Sacha loves to put her nose into other people’s business.

“If it comes down to it, I can handle myself.”

Alex, from Birmingham, previously came under fire from a group of women who clubbed together to petition Channel 4 to axe him amid “abuse” allegations.

And Women’s Aid condemned his involvement in a lengthy statement, saying the decision to feature him is both “disappointing and concerning.”

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Jack Jones, the Grammy-winning singer best known for performing the theme tune to The Love Boat, has died. He was 86.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, his stepdaughter Nicole Whitty announced that Jones died on Wednesday night at Eisenhower Medical in Rancho Mirage, California, after a two-year battle with leukemia.

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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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