Popular film franchise spin-off descends into chaos as stars and crew are wiped out with food poisoning

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Something's afoot on the set of Millie Bobby Brown's latest Sherlock Holmes spin–off Enola Holmes — and it's not been pretty.
I'm told that after the cast and crew headed to Malta for filming, the set descended into chaos after a bit of dodgy catering wiped some of them out with food poisoning.
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Millie Bobby Brown and the cast of Enola Holmes were wiped out by food poisoning
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Millie's first two films as Enola for Netflix proved to be massive hits, with the first in 2020 being watched in 76 million households in the first four weeks alone
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My mole said: 'Millie and her co-stars were in the middle of filming when people started to get sick.
'It's a nightmare because these productions run to such tight schedules and filming had to be stopped.
'There were a fair few affected and it meant everything had to grind to a halt until they got better.
'It ended up being a bout of food poisoning which is just really unfortunate. Luckily it wasn't anything too serious and everyone recovered but it put pressure on them in terms of hitting deadlines.'
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Millie confirmed she was returning as Enola, the younger sister of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous fictional character Sherlock, earlier this year.
Henry Cavill is back in place as the consulting detective, while Himesh Patel is in as his sidekick Dr Watson and Louis Partridge resumes his role as Enola's love interest Viscount Tewkesbury.
Helena Bonham Carter is reprising her role as Eudoria Holmes and Sharon Duncan-Brewster is continuing as the evil Moriarty.
Millie's first two films as Enola for Netflix proved to be massive hits, with the first in 2020 being watched in 76 million households in the first four weeks alone.
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She confirmed they would be starting the film this spring, with the production taking place in London and Malta, where the third instalment is set.
According to the latest blurb put out by Netflix to hype up the movie, Millie's Enola will be seen tackling another mystery, in Malta, where she is 'flung into a nest of vipers'.
Millie Bobby Brown addresses public scrutiny
I doubt the plot twist of them coming down with the tom t*ts will make the final cut.
Thigh oh my, Ciara
Ciara needs to get on to the fashion police because it looks like someone's been at her jeans with a pair of scissors.
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The Goodies singer was seen in New York in the out-there outfit with friends.
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Ciara turns heads in New York with shredded jeans and bold street style
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Ciara is no stranger to pushing the boundaries with her clobber and previously said: 'Fashion's important for me as an artist – it gives me so much opportunity and range to express myself, and I do feel my most confident self when I'm wearing pieces that I love.
'As you put on a look that you love, it does something to you.'
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Answers on a postcard for this one, please.
Janet's bit Of Rauw right
Puerto Rican star Rauw Alejandro got the seal of approval from Janet Jackson when he headlined London's O2 Arena on Tuesday.
She shared a string of Instagram stories and called him 'sexy', before heading backstage to meet and be pictured with him.
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Rauw Alejandro gets Janet Jackson's seal of approval after O2 Arena show
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He has worked with everyone from Selena Gomez and Pharrell Williams to Shakira, but I bet he was still starstruck.
Benson Boone has revealed that Katy Perry told him quitting American Idol as a contestant was a great move.
The Beautiful Things singer, who left in 2022 before the live rounds started, revealed to Radio 2's Scott Mills that judge Katy was super-proud of his decision, adding: 'She said leaving that show was the best thing you ever did.' Praise indeed.
Will's not In tune to Madge
Madonna collaborator William Orbit has slammed her upcoming remix album, Veronica Electronica.
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The record, out next month, features rare and unreleased remixes from her hit Ray Of Light album, which he produced.
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William Orbit has slammed Madonna's new remix album of Ray Of Light tracks
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The record, released in 1998, was seen as a pivotal moment for them both – but he's not happy about the reworking.
He said: 'The whole thing felt like a knock-off. It's not, that's just my personal impression. But given how much the Ray of Light album has meant to so many of us, there could be something really wonderful.
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'It would be great if the person at the label who selected these tracks stood up. With a rebuttal for some rigorous debate.'
Ouch.
Over to you, Madge.
Skye's no limit for Ekin-Su
Ekin-Su Culculoglu swapped her heels for a pair of walking boots to complete a fundraising trek across the Isle of Skye in Scotland for charity CoppaFeel.
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She finished the 100km trek today after five days of walking, which included tackling peaks of more than 3,000ft.
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Ekin-Su ditches glam for walking boots on charity trek across Isle of Skye
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It was for a good cause, as CoppaFeel is a youth-focused breast cancer awareness charity that encourages us all to check our boobs.
The former Love Islander, left, told me she was looking forward to 'experiencing something unforgettable' and I can imagine she didn't mean the aches and pains she and her fellow trekkers Candice Brown and Giovanna Fletcher are no doubt feeling right now.
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They're not far off their £450,000 target, too, so if you want to support them and donate, visit coppafeel.org.
Denise lives her dream
Denise Van Outen has landed her biggest DJ set to date after bagging herself a slot at Glastonbury festival.
Insiders have told us that the telly presenter will be spinning the decks for fans at a secret location on Worthy Farm next week.
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Denise Van Outen has landed her biggest DJ set to date after bagging herself a slot at the Glastonbury festival
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A source said: 'Denise has made a real name for herself as a DJ and she's been booked for gigs all over the world but to play Glastonbury is a dream come true.
'She is planning a really nostalgic set with loads of Nineties hits that will get everyone dancing.'
Back in 2023, Denise began hosting what she described as an 'inclusive party' called Discoliscious with her best pal Jemma Bolt, which they have held up and down the UK.
The ex-Big Breakfast host said: 'I think a lot of music from then has really stood the test of time, and I guess a lot of people that were out partying in the Nineties, we are at an age now where perhaps we've had kids and started families – and you reminisce about the time when you were young, free and single and just having a really good time.'
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She added: 'When I DJ, I don't party. I'm watching everybody else partying. I get a buzz from playing the music, but I'm not out having a wild time like maybe I did when I was younger.'
Trust me, Denise, once you get a whiff of the toilets you'll be necking a medicinal gin and tonic faster than you can say, 'That stinks'.
McFlying In on their motorbikes
Obviously there's no better week to get back into the studio than when the weather is scorching hot.
And while most of us are sunning ourselves outside, the McFly boys have started work on new music ahead of their upcoming tour.
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McFly trio arrived at their London studio on motorbikes
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The lads are fitting in the sessions around their live dates
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Tom Fletcher was looking the part in leathers
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Their seventh studio, Power To Play, went to No2 when they released it two years ago
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My exclusive snaps show Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter and Danny Jones arriving at a recording studio in London on their motorbikes before getting to work.
The lads are fitting in the sessions around their live dates, with concerts in Gloucestershire and Southampton this weekend before they kick off their Busted Versus McFly tour in Birmingham on September 16.
Their seventh studio, Power To Play, went to No2 when they released it two years ago – and I've no doubt McFly are cooking up some more magic right now.
Didn't bring Hus down
'Anything I do, you know I do it major,' J Hus raps on the title track to the album Big Conspiracy, which he is celebrating the fifth anniversary of with a one-off gig.
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That feels true, with tickets for the Royal Albert Hall concert selling out in seconds when they went on sale last month and an orchestra now ready and waiting on stage for his grand return.
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J Hus' wowed the crowd at the Royal Albert Hall
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It has been years since he played a headline set and when he emerges, he is full of beans. But he seems frantic as he races through songs and jumps around the stage.
The crowd lap it up, excited to be in the presence of one of the best British rappers for years, and when J, right, does lock in, his verses are immaculate.
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Big Conspiracy won him Best Male at the 2021 Brits in 2021, but the fans go wild when tracks from his debut Common Sense are performed. But Hus has disappeared backstage and it is a backing vocalist rapping in his place.
J Hus is overflowing with talent and could put on an incredible show. I'm really hoping this gig has persuaded him to do just that.
★★★☆☆
By Howell Davies
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