The TV star spilled some details of the new series as she appeared on The One Show

Claudia Winkleman has admitted she thought Celebrity Traitors bosses were “joking” when they told her the stars who have signed up for the next series.

The first celebrity series of the BBC hit included big names such as Alan Carr, Stephen Fry and Jonathan Ross in the line-up – with the other contestants dubbing them the “big dogs” of the competition.

Presenter Claudia was asked if there were any “big dogs” in the new series as she appeared on The One Show, and teased: “There certainly are.”

“Really?” asked host Vernon Kay, looking excited.

“Yes,” Claudia said. “The people who make it are extraordinary. And they had to repeat the people twice to me. Because I was like, ‘Huh? Are you joking? Come again?’”

“So we’re incredibly lucky,” she added.

Vernon, who is married to Claudia’s former Strictly co-host Tess Daly, continued: “The success of series one, the list must be huge of people that want to do it. Because it was so much fun.”

“I, yeah, I hope so,” Claudia replied. “We are so grateful that people want to come and play the game.

“And the people who said yes for series one, I still can’t believe it. I still, and I was sort of shaking when you see Stephen Fry walking around the castle and Alan Carr and Ruth Codd, all of these people who I was sort of obsessed by, so yeah, I am very excited.”

The star insisted that she couldn’t give anything else away, telling Vernon and his co-presenter Clara Amfo with a smile: “Don’t make eye contact with me!”

The last series of Celebrity Traitors was won by comedian Alan, who beat the likes of Kate Garraway, Celia Imrie, Charlotte Church and Tom Daley to clinch the jackpot after a series that had viewers gripped.

There has been a lot of speculation about which celebs will be headed to Ardross Castle for the second series of the popular game, with names like Ben Fogle, Danny Dyer, Louis Theroux, Jamie Oliver, Ruth Jones and Amanda Holden among those to have been mentioned so far.

The One Show airs at 7pm on BBC One on weekdays.

Tonight’s EastEnders puts Bea Pollard in the spotlight, and it’s not a good look. What starts as concern for her well-being quickly turns into something far more unsettling, as the truth behind her latest scheme begins to unravel.

Things pick up in the aftermath of the chaos at McKlunky’s, where Bea is found lying on the floor surrounded by the wreckage. She claims she’s been attacked and that a group of hooligans trashed the place, but viewers already know there’s more to it. Bea herself is the one who’s smashed it all up in a fit of blind rage after being told to leave Billy and Honey’s.

Back at home, Honey is on edge. After asking Bea to move out the day before, she’s now worried sick when she can’t get hold of her. There’s a sense of guilt there too, with Honey clearly questioning whether she’s done the right thing.

Over at McKlunky’s, Will finds Honey amongst the carnage and offers to help her clean up the mess.

Bea sticks firmly to her story, playing the victim and insisting she was attacked. Will is horrified at what’s happened and struggles to believe that his mum would throw Bea out, especially in light of what he thinks she’s just been through.

Meanwhile, Honey heads to the doctor, hoping to get some support as she deals with symptoms she believes could be linked to the menopause. The appointment doesn’t go as she’d hoped, though. Instead of being offered hormone therapy, her concerns are brushed aside due to her past with eating disorders, and she’s steered towards antidepressants instead. Honey is devastated and feels dismissed.

When she gets back home, she opens up to Billy about how the appointment went, clearly shaken by it all.

Not long after, Will brings Bea back to the house. She tells them she’s only there to pack her things, but as always with Bea, there seems to be an ulterior motive. Still leaning into her version of events, she continues to play up the ‘attack’, to Will, keeping the focus firmly on herself.

Will, clearly protective, wants to tell Honey and Billy what’s supposedly happened to Bea, but she quickly shuts that down, urging him not to say anything, claiming Honey has enough on her plate, but it feels calculated.

There’s an uncomfortable feeling running through it all. While Honey and Billy are trying to do the right thing, Bea seems one step ahead, quietly manipulating the situation to her advantage.

Since arriving on the Square, she’s managed to embed herself into Honey’s life, gradually pushing boundaries and making herself at home. From getting involved with the family to overstepping in ways you couldn’t imagine, even going as far as taking a credit card out in Honey’s name! Tonight’s episode makes it clear that she’s not ready to let go of her place under Honey’s roof. And with Honey already feeling vulnerable, it looks like Bea has found exactly the opportunity she needs to stay right where she is.

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The 2026 London Marathon is set to take place on Sunday 26 April but the race’s organisers are already putting plans in place to make the 2027 edition a different prospect entirely

London Marathon chiefs are in talks to extend the event across two days in 2027 to double the number of runners. The marathon has been taking place in the capital since 1981 and has been running ever since.

Traditionally, the race itself has taken place across one day but with numbers swelling, organisers are attempting to extend the event. Plans are in place for the marathon to take place over a weekend, instead of just one day.

A London Marathon spokesperson said: “The TCS London Marathon is the world ’s most popular marathon, and we are continually exploring innovative ways to enable more people to take part, while delivering positive benefits for London.

“Together with our partners and stakeholders, we are looking at the intention for the 2027 TCS London Marathon to take place across two days.

“No approval has been given at this stage. Our immediate focus is on delivering an incredible 2026 TCS London Marathon on Sunday 26 April and ensuring every participant has an amazing experience.”

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Chief executive, Hugh Brasher, also spoke out and said: “The TCS London Marathon is the world’s most ­popular mara­thon, and we are always ­exploring innovative ways to enable more people to take part and to deliver positive benefits for London.

“This work is carried out in close collaboration with our partners and stakeholders, whose support is essential in staging this incredible event in the heart of the capital each year.

“We are currently four weeks away from the 2026 TCS London Marathon on Sunday 26 April, and we are looking forward to amplifying one of the original aims of the London Marathon, which was ‘to show happiness and sense of achievement in a ­somewhat troubled world’.

“Poignantly, those words resonate even more now than they did almost 45 years ago to the day, when the first London Marathon took place.”

A Mayor of London spokesperson added: “London is the sporting capital of the world and the Mayor looks forward to working with London Marathon partners to consider if it might be possible to host an event that will run across two days next year.”

A stunning 1,133,813 people applied through the public ballot to participate in this year’s edition, which is set to take place on 26 April. That represents a 36 per cent increase on 2024’s ballot numbers.

As a result, the event raised a huge amount of money, with the £87.3million intake representing its highest-ever amount. Last year’s event also claimed the Guinness World Record for the number of finishers in a single marathon after 56,640 completed the race.

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A former commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has emerged as a possible US contact for talks – as the new Supreme Leader’s condition remains uncertain.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is the speaker of the Iranian parliament, has historically portrayed himself as a hardliner, but one the West could do business with.

“He’s a hot option,” one US administration official told Politico. “He’s one of the highest…But we got to test them, and we can’t rush into it.”

However, others have cast doubt on this claim and it is unclear what influence Ghalibaf holds in Iran.

Who is Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf?

Born in 1961 in northeast Iran, Mr Ghalibaf is the son of a shopkeeper. Like many young men of his generation, he joined the paramilitary Guard during the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s, quickly rising through the ranks.

A trained pilot, he later served as the head of the Guard’s air force and subsequently the head of Iran’s police.

In a leaked recording of a meeting between Mr Ghalibaf and members of the Guard’s volunteer Basij force, he claimed he ordered gunfire be used against demonstrators in 2003.

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“I would like the West to change its attitude to Iran and trust Iran, and rest assured that there’s an attitude in Iran to advance issues through dialogue,” he told The Times in 2008.

Between 2005 and 2017, he served as mayor of the capital, Tehran, during which time he faced corruption allegations, including over around $3.5m (£2.61m) being donated to a foundation run by his wife.

He ran in presidential elections in 2005, 2013, 2017 and 2024. In 2020 he became speaker of Iran’s parliament.

Ghalibaf and the Supreme Leader

He has reportedly had close ties with Mojtaba Khamenei, who recently became Supreme Leader of Iran following the death of his father.

“Mojtaba is said to help Ghalibaf as an advisor, financier, and provider of senior-level political support. His support for and closeness to Ghalibaf reportedly remains undiminished,” US diplomats suggested in a 2008 cable published by WikiLeaks.

It is possible that Mojtaba Khamenei’s elevation to Supreme Leader could boost Mr Ghalibaf’s position within the Iranian power structure.

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That’s what Politico has reported, with US officials perhaps pinpointing him as a negotiating partner.

It’s possible US President Donald Trump will be looking for an Iranian version of Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez, who replaced ousted leader Nicolas Maduro.

Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency, believed to be close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, described reports in Western media as a “political bomb” meant to put the country’s leaders in disarray.

“Qalibaf [Ghalibaf] was introduced as a negotiating party in order to present a contradictory and non-unified image of Iran,” Tasnim said.

“The mention of Qalibaf’s name was clearly intended to create internal divisions within Iran and to provoke conflict among political forces.”

Spirit of Harrogate Limited, the Harrogate based retailer and owner of the Slingsby Gin product range, in January instructed Lewis Business Recovery & Insolvency to help place the company into administration.

The company, founded in 2014 by local entrepreneurs Marcus Black and Mike Carthy, had five employees. The venture had a shop, which offered tastings, at 5-7 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate.

The administrators began a search for potential buyers for the business, commenting at the time: “Unfortunately the business has, like many in its sector, struggled with rising costs and difficult trading conditions in recent years.”

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Spirit of Harrogate went into Administration on March 18, with a sale of the business and assets taking place immediately after to Harrogate-registered Brightside Spirits Ltd.

Companies House says the business was incorporated on March 11 2026.

A statement from the administrators says the brand and Slingsby product range will continue, ‘some’ jobs have been preserved but the shop in Harrogate has “unfortunately closed due to large overheads however customers can still shop the iconic gin online.”

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Joint administrator Gareth Lewis said: “I am pleased to report that the pre-packaged sale will see the continuation of the well-respected Slingsby Gin product range and brand, maintaining continuity of supply to customers across the UK.

“The sale has maximised the return for creditors and preserved some jobs, all of which will be reported on in line with my duties as Joint Administrator.”

Slingsby Gin co-founders Marcus Black and Michael Carthy said: “We are pleased that the brand will continue and that some of our colleagues will support the new owners in their future journey with Slingsby.  We wish them all every success and are proud that Slingsby will still be available to its loyal and longstanding customers.”

Brightside Spirits Ltd director Chris Williams said: “As a local couple, we are delighted to be part of bringing this much-loved gin back to life.

“As long-time supporters of independent Yorkshire producers, we couldn’t stand by and watch a brand with such strong heritage potentially disappear.

“When the opportunity arose to acquire the business out of administration, we knew we had a responsibility, not just to the product, but to the community that has championed it from the very beginning.”

Chris continued: “Our immediate focus is on stabilising the business, rebuilding production, and ensuring that the outstanding quality and character of Slingsby remain at the heart of everything we do.

“Over the coming months, we will be investing in the brand, strengthening local partnerships, and exploring new ways to celebrate the craftsmanship that made this gin so special.”

Chris added: “We would like to thank everyone who has reached out with support. The enthusiasm from customers, suppliers, and the wider community has been overwhelming, and it reinforces why this brand deserves a bright future.

“ We’re excited to get to work and can’t wait to share what’s coming next. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for updates.”

The proposals request that Iran must “commit never to pursue nuclear weapons”, pledge to dismantle nuclear facilities and hand over the enriched amounts of uranium it possesses to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN nuclear watchdog, which is to monitor the issue going forward.