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The Herald Scotland
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Dame Laura Kenny opens up about post-pregnancy body image
Kenny admitted that it wasn't all sunshine and roses in the lead-up to the event, struggling to find a dress that she felt comfortable in so soon after giving birth, which would also allow her to feed her daughter during the day. Posting to her 221k followers on Instagram, the five-time Olympic champion opened up about the mental and emotional toll being a mother to a newborn can have on you and was overwhelmed to see such an incredible response from others in a similar position. (Image: Alex Broadway/ "I find it hugely important to post about this stuff, especially from a women's point of view," she said. "We actually looked at the digital response and there were 1.5 million views and 86% were female on that post alone. "That's why it's so important, and that's why I posted it, because I want every other mum that's sitting at home to know how I was feeling. "You see a nice happy photo of us at Wimbledon, but that wasn't the backstory. The backstory was me actually quite upset, trying to find an outfit because I felt like I didn't look like me, and I'm having to put myself in the limelight, and find a dress that will let me feed my child. "Yes, going to Wimbledon is a choice, but it is also something that I wanted to do, and I shouldn't have to give that up." Kenny retired from her career in the velodrome in March 2024 and has since stepped into a new role as President of Commonwealth Games England. It is a role she took on at seven months pregnant and one that she has taken in stride, having already attended her first board meeting less than 12 weeks after giving birth. And even though Lily might admittedly be the easiest of her three children when it comes to sleeping, Kenny knows that returning to work so quickly is hardly the norm for most mothers. She also noted that it is something she enjoys, having always embraced chaos in the workplace. "Some people think it's a bit mental coming back so soon," she said. "I mean, I filmed a podcast when she was just two days old, and it didn't even occur to me that it was kind of mental. "Our line of work is a bit random, and it is a bit all over the place, and so it's always been like that. "I trained with Albie, and he just travelled the world with us so for me, I've actually never known any different and so I'm just enjoying it again. "I'm not going to say it's not difficult, but I like the mayhem and absolute carnage." Kenny's new role is quickly heating up, with today marking one year to go until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will run from 23 July to 2 August 2026. Keep up with everything Team England at It is a milestone that the former track cyclist knows well from her time as an athlete, believing that it was a key moment for athletes to nail down their targets. "From an athlete's point of view, you can think that the Games are coming around really fast, and it can almost seem a little bit scary," she said. "But I think it feels scary, and it feels daunting because it means so much to you. I think it brings a whole host of emotion. "I always felt like a year to go was really achievable. I could set a target by that point." But from her new stead as President, Kenny admitted that she is relishing the new behind-the-scenes aspect that she has access to. From board meetings about accommodation to talking through athlete selection processes, Kenny has a whole new world of insight into what happens to make a Commonwealth Games come to life. And with the clock ticking down until the opening day of competition on 23 July 2026 in Glasgow, she is more than ready to get stuck in. "I'm so excited," she said. "The reason I took the role in the first place was because I felt like I wanted to give back to the athletes and because Team England have played a huge part in my career. "So, the bit that I'm obviously most excited about is actually talking to the athletes and getting involved and that will only ramp up from now."
Metro
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Every show cancelled by Netflix so far in 2025
Link is copied Comments It's been a bumper year for Netflix so far as we approach the halfway mark. The streaming platform has served up hit after hit in 2025, from the shocking and brilliant Adolescence and tense thriller Zero Day, through to more light-hearted fare such as The Four Seasons and Running Point. And returning favourites including Ginny and Georgia and The Night Agent have also hit big this year - with more familiar favourites, including the final series of Squid Game and the second season of Wednesday, to come. But for every new show which racks up the viewers, there are others which - sadly - we won't be seeing again, as they've fallen victim to the axe. But which shows have Netflix cancelled so far in 2025? Read on to find out which ones have been unlucky... (Picture: Manuel Fernández Valdes/NETFLIX) First up we have this sporting documentary aiming to follow in the footsteps of other hits including Formula 1: Drive To Survive, Break Point and Full Swing. Full Contact takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Six Nations Rugby championship, with the best teams in Europe battling it out in a bid to win the coveted trophy. We've had two series of this one, with the 2023 and 2024 championships coming under the spotlight - but Netflix confirmed ahead of a launch event for season two that there are no plans to return to the scrum for a third series. Which may well be a disappointment for fans of the sport (Picture: Netflix) Rugby isn't the only sport that's getting the heavo-ho from Netflix though - as the axe has also fallen on this documentary series which takes an in-depth look at the world's most famous cycling race. Three seasons of the show have been made - covering the 2022, 2023 and 2024 series - but Netflix confirmed earlier this year that the show would not be returning to cover the 2025 series. A spokesperson said: 'After three seasons, we are naturally coming to an end of this cycle. We're very proud of the work we've done and of the public response to the documentary series, which has allowed us to offer a fresh take on this legendary competition' (Picture: Alex Broadway 2023) The first of two Australia dramas on the list, this one follows a rebellious girl from New York who is expelled from school in Brooklyn and sent to live with family friends in a small Australian town - where she gets involved with a clique of local surfers. The show's end was confirmed by one of its stars, Liliana Bowrey, who responded to a fan query on Instagram about when the third series might be released by saying: 'There isn't one!' The actress also confirmed the bad news during a YouTube chat with co-star Kai Lewins - with the pair answering another question about a potential third series by staring silently into the camera as the screen faded to black. So it's fair to say this summer is over (Picture: Netflix) You may well have enjoyed this French version of the Spanish hit series Alpha Males - but sadly, you're not going to get any more time to get to know these characters, since the show has - for want of a better word - been shafted from Netflix. The show follows a group of middle-aged friends as they negotiate life, love and career crises in Paris - but news of its cancellation came in March this year after one of is stars, Guillaume Labbe, told French publication Tele Loisis that the series would not be returning. 'There is no season 2,' he explained. 'I would have liked there to be a second season because I loved working with the team. And it worked really well for Netflix. But they probably have good reasons for stopping that I don't know exactly. He went on to admit he was 'frustrated' by the show's axing (Picture: Netflix) Back to Australia now, and this family saga - dubbed the 'Succession of the outback' - focuses on the Lawson family, owners of the world's largest cattle station. However when Daniel, the favoured son of the family, dies in a suspicious accident leaving the ranch without a successor, the battle for ownership is on. Unfortunately for fans of the show, this one ended on a bit of a cliffhanger - meaning those who watched it will never get to find out the fate of Marianne Station, the ranch at the centre of the action. Netflix ANZ director of content Que Minh Luu said of the show: 'We are incredibly thankful to have had the chance to work with the wonderful cast and production team to bring Territory and the stunning Australian outback into the homes of millions around the world' (Picture: Netflix) It might come as a shock to learn that The Recruit won't be returning for a third series, given the popularity of this high-octane drama. Noah Centineo (To All The Boys I've Loved Before) takes the lead as Owen Hendricks, a lawyer whose life is flipped upside down when he begins working for the CIA. While the second series soared to the higher end of the Netflix charts - even challenging The Night Agent for the top spot - two series is your lot. Noah Centineo has addressed the cancellation, telling The Hollywood Reporter: 'It is what it is. Netflix, they have a certain mandate that they need to fill, and I'm very proud of the show, very grateful to our audience. We have a pretty strong cult following. And with Netflix, it just didn't really fit what it was that they needed, I suppose' (Picture: Netflix) Another series which won't be returning is this survival thriller from India. Kaala Paani centres on a group of individuals caught in a race against time for a cure, after a mysterious virus engulfs the islands of Andaman and Nicobar. While the show was well-received, being nominated for eight awards (and winning three prizes) at the 2024 Filmfare OTT Awards (which honour Hindi-language TV shows and films), a second series won't be forthcoming. In fact The Hollywood Reporter confirmed in May that season 2 had been scrapped just days before it was due to begin pre-production. A source close to the production told the publication that budget issues were to blame, suggesting the cost of making the show was 'humungous' (Picture: Netflix) Finally, here's another one which has been shelved after a single season, with the axe falling on the Madrid-set period drama despite talk of a second series. The show, which follows the life of lady-in-waiting Elena Bianda as she guides a trio of spirited sisters towards society and marriage, debuted in March this year and proved popular, with some dubbing it the 'Spanish Bridgerton'. But just weeks later Spanish publication El Confidencial Digital reported the show had been canned due to financial concerns - with Netflix Spain later confirming to What's On Netflix that the series would not be returning. We can only wonder what might have been if a second series had been given the greenlight (Picture: Manuel Fernández Valdes/NETFLIX)
