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Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Terminally ill James Whale reveals he's now in a hospice as Talk radio host says ‘I probably won't be here next week'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RADIO legend James Whale has revealed he has moved into a hospice in a heartbreaking final broadcast. The 74-year-old, who has terminal cancer, spoke with a strained whisper in a short five-minute podcast from his bed and was joined by wife Nadine. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 James Whale has broadcast for a final time after moving into a hospice Credit: Instagram/@jameswhaleradio 4 James told wife Nadine he loved her Credit: Twitter/James Whale James said: "This is probably going to be our last podcast. "I'm in a hospice. I probably won't be here next week. I'm fine. I've got so many drugs in me, I can't feel a thing." He reassured listeners on his website that he was comfortable and being treated well. Though his voice sounded sore, James insisted that there was no pain and that it simply "wouldn't work" as it once did. "A lot of people get really upset when someone is going to die," continued James. "I'm the person who's going to die and I'm quite relaxed about it." The couple admitted they have been crying a lot, reading messages and voice notes from people that have praised James' contribution to their lives. He admitted he was "very upset and worried about Nadine", but she told him that she would seek comfort in all the brilliant memories they made together, such as trips to Cornwall and Antigua, and breakfast at London's five-star Savoy hotel. James' humour certainly hasn't deserted him. While explaining that there is a bathtub at the hospice that he is craned in and out of, he said the staff explained how Nadine can join him if she wanted to and that the lights can be dimmed, leading him to joke: "I began to wonder what sort of place this is." When it was time to say goodbye for a final time, James said to Nadine: "We've had the best time together haven't we. I love you." He added: "Thank you for being a listener I hope it helps in some way. Who knows what is next so I can only say au revoir." James Whale reveals he's got weeks to live in emotional update on cancer battle, saying 'I spend a lot of time crying' James has been courageously battling stage 4 kidney cancer since 2020. He and Nadine, who James has been married to since 2021, have been keeping his fans up to date with his health on his Tales of the Whales podcast. In his previous upload, James told how he was struggling to breathe, talk and think - and couldn't hear very well. He also admitted his speech has become very slow and he is forgetful, while suffering with painful pressure sores. On the emotional recording, he said: "The most tiring thing I found… I still can't hear very well, which is more frustrating than anything else. "I've become very slow in my speech and then forgetful and everything else." Talking about his sores, he said: 'I'm tootling along, which is all you can do really, trying to get my breathing sorted and the mark on my bum.' He humbly asked: "People have to go through a lot worse, don't they? Do they?" The poignant conversation concluded: "Anyway. I don't feel I can go on much more... "The other thing is, my energy levels have gone completely. "So I wish everybody well, and let us hope we go through these phases as quickly as we can." The star recently celebrated his "last birthday" surrounded by loved ones after stopping his cancer treatment. Back in May, the TALK radio host revealed his long-running programme could be coming to an end as he reached the final stage of his battle. One of the country's most revered radio personalities, James has been in the business for 50 years and, in 2023, received the first ever TRIC Recognition Award for his outstanding work. He's helped countless others too, having launched the James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer in 2006 - now known as Kidney Cancer UK - the nation's leading specialist charity of its kind, after beating the illness two decades ago. 4 The TalkTV presenter - who starred on Celeb BB - shared an emotional health update on his podcast Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
13 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Love Island OGs enjoy sizzling night in the hideaway hours after shock split
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE ISLAND's Hideaway has been booked and busy with another couple checking in for an overnight stay. The Sun can reveal that fresh from his split with Shakira Khan, Conor Phillips and returning OG Megan Forte Clarke bunked up on Thursday night. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Conor and Megan bunked up together on Thursday night after her shock arrival Credit: Eroteme 4 The pair grew intimate under the covers. in the Hideaway Credit: Eroteme It comes after the Irish actress landed back in the villa as a shock bombshell on Tuesday night - in scenes that were shown on Wednesday's episode. Suddenly single Conor was thrilled to have her back, as he'd been floundering since she left as part of a viewer vote in week three. They spent Thursday night in the boudoir and grew intimate under the covers. A source said: 'Conor tried to kiss Megan in the Hideaway when they went in the daytime but she batted him off, that wasn't the case when they went back to the private space. Read more on Love Island SECOND CHANCE Love Island star confirms he's dating villa girl he wasn't in couple with 'They picked up right where they left off before Megan left and did bits and bobs under the duvet.' It comes after Conor and Shakira were seen breaking down in tears on Wednesday night's episode after they decided to call off their romance. She opened up to Toni Laites that she had "suppressed emotions" over Harry Cooksley on Love Island. This is despite the fact that he is in an exclusive partnership with Helena Ford. Just hours after their split, Conor and Shakira were seen cuddling up to each other as Shakira emotionally declared that she was "scared of losing" him. A topless Conor was then seen dabbing his eyes as he quietly broke down in tears. However, droves of viewers took to social media as they were left confused by the interaction. Writing on X - formerly known as Twitter - one fan asked: "Why were Conor and Shakira crying in bed over losing eachother… am I missing something?" A second enquired: "Why are they both so emotional? Shakira and Conor what's going on? "Conor crying? What's going on in this episode?," exclaimed a third viewer. 4 Megan landed back in the villa as a shock bombshell on Tuesday night Credit: ITV 4 Shakira and Conor decided to call it quits earlier this week Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.
Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Netflix fans 'can't think straight' after binge-watching 'incredible' drama
The series dropped on Netflix yesterday, and fans have been staying up until the early hours to finish it, with some admitting they 'cried a lot'. Netflix enthusiasts have been burning the midnight oil to binge-watch the second part of The Sandman season 2, which made its debut on the streaming service just yesterday. The concluding volume of the show's latest season has left viewers "in tears", with some fans confessing they "won't be able to think straight for a long time". Adapted from Neil Gaiman's acclaimed comic book series, The Sandman chronicles the journey of Morpheus, the Master of Dreams, as he endeavours to reclaim his kingdom's former splendour. The Netflix series' blurb states: "When the Sandman, aka Dream, the cosmic being who controls all dreams, is captured and held prisoner for more than a century, he must journey across different worlds and timelines to fix the chaos his absence has caused." Tom Sturridge's portrayal of the eponymous character has garnered applause, and the series boasts a glittering cast including Game of Thrones alumni Gwendoline Christie and Charles Dance, alongside Doctor Who alumna Jenna Coleman. Fans took to X, the platform previously known as Twitter, to express their feelings about the latest instalment of The Sandman season 2. One fan exclaimed: "Whoa! Whoa! #TheSandmanSeason2 was incredible, and I am so excited for the bonus episode coming out July 31." Another viewer posted: "So I finished watching season 2. It was a long journey that I will never forget. It's an amazing show, and amazing people working on it. I will never be the same after this, and I cried a lot of tears. I don't think I will be able to think straight for a long time." Another fan gushed: "Finished all V2 episodes in one sitting... It's almost 7am. It was so good. Tom Sturridge did an amazing job as Dream. The entire cast and team are REALLY some of the best, I cannot remember the last time a show left such an impact on me." An emotional viewer shared: "The last few episodes of Sandman were incredibly emotional. Even though I knew how the story would end, I still couldn't hold back my tears. A huge thank you to Tom Sturridge for being the best Morpheus imaginable." Get Netflix free with Sky This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £15 Sky Get the deal here Product Description Despite receiving critical acclaim upon its debut on Netflix in 2022, The Sandman has been embroiled in controversy following allegations of sexual misconduct against creator Gaiman by several women, which he has denied. Rumours swirled that Netflix cancelled The Sandman after two seasons due to the scandal, but showrunner Allan Heinberg has clarified that the decision for a two-season arc was made prior to filming the second series, reports the Express. "The Sandman series has always been focused exclusively on Dream's story, and back in 2022, when we looked at the remaining Dream material from the comics, we knew we only had enough story for one more season," he explained on X. Heinberg expressed gratitude towards Netflix for reuniting the team and providing the necessary support to create a faithful adaptation that aims to both surprise and satisfy the comic's dedicated fans and new viewers alike. The Sandman is now exclusively available for streaming on Netflix.
