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The Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Helen Skelton lands second series of BBC show amid romance rumours with Gethin Jones
HELEN Skelton has bagged a second series of her hit BBC show - as romance rumours with co-star Gethin Jones continue to swirl. The former Strictly star is riding high with another telly win, while fans are convinced sparks are flying behind the scenes. 5 Helen, 41, lands second series of hit BBC show - after helping reunite lost wedding photos, phones and even GoPros with their owners The Morning Live presenter is heading back to the Lake District after Lost and Found in the Lakes was officially recommissioned for a second series. The BBC One Daytime hit became the highest-rating unscripted show in its slot over the past year. Now, Helen and her crack team of divers, detectorists and magnet fishers are gearing up for another round of heartwarming hunts, as they dig deep (literally) to recover treasured possessions feared lost forever. Filming for the 16-part series kicks off in late May and promises more drama, emotion and some jaw-dropping finds - all set against the stunning backdrop of the Lakes. In series one, the team recovered everything from smart watches and phones to a drone sunk 35 metres at the bottom of Lake Windermere. But it wasn't just any drone - it held unseen wedding photos belonging to newlyweds Alex and Mary, who were desperate to get their big day memories back. After one failed mission, the team struck gold on the second attempt - bringing tears, hugs and one seriously grateful couple. The series also features a social media detective, Mui, who creates viral campaigns to track down owners - helping return GoPros to young carers in Blackpool and tech to wild swimmers and families. And if they can't reunite the items? Local craftspeople step in to give them an incredible new lease of life. Watch as Morning Live stars meet up away from the studio - as show remains off air Lost and found never looked so good. Helen said: 'I am thrilled to be returning to my home in the Lake District for a second series of Lost and Found in the Lakes. "I had a fantastic experience returning lost treasures to their owners and I cannot wait to get back to it!' Meanwhile, Gethin Jones hinted at a close relationship with Helen Skelton in a gushing interview - saying he "would always be there for her". The Sun revealed that the Morning Live stars had grown 'close' off-screen with insiders suggesting "their friendship has blossomed into a deeper connection". The pair fuelled romance rumours as they cuddled up together on his motorbike. They went for breakfast in Manchester before making a quick exit on hunky Gethin's bike. Helen looked like a 70s rock chick in a brown leather jacket and flared jeans, while Gethin kept things simple in a navy jumper. She beamed before climbing behind Gethin and wrapping her arms around his waist. Gethin added to the rumours recently when he called Helen "superwoman" in an Instagram post following their 24 hour non-stop roller-skating marathon for Comic Relief. It is understood the pair have been spending an increasing amount of time together outside of the studio. A source told MailOnline: "Helen and Gethin have an extremely close working relationship and there's a feeling in recent months their friendship has blossomed into a deeper connection. "They're both keen to keep a lid on it to avoid public scrutiny but there's no denying their closeness both on and off screen." They were pictured looking close at the Baftas and, last year, were spotted at a charity ball set up by the late rugby league star Rob Burrow 's sisters. A source said: "It was very clear that Helen and Gethin were together as a couple at the event. "They were with close friends of Helen's and their connection was undeniable." The insider continued: "Helen and Gethin have been able to attend events together without much fanfare purely because they're work colleagues... but anyone who has seen them at these bashes will testify they look extremely cosy." Helen's husband, rugby ace Richie Myler left her for Stephanie Thirkill in 2022. The Strictly star faced further heartbreak when her rugby player ex went on to have two children with his new love. He said he was struck off the popular dating app Hinge because women didn't believe his profile was really him. Lost and Found in the Lakes is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. 5 5
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alan Yentob Dead: Arts Figures Pay Tribute To Influential BBC Arts Producer Following Death Aged 78
Tributes from across the UK's arts and cultural landscape have been paid to long-serving BBC producer Alan Yentob, following his death aged 78. Yentob's wife Philippa Walker paid tribute to her husband, calling him 'curious, funny, annoying, late and creative in every cell of his body' and added that he was 'the kindest of men.' More from Deadline Ed Sheeran Makes Surprise Appearance At BBC Music Festival In Liverpool Ex-Prime Video Exec To Rainbow; AI Film 'Echo Hunter'; MGM Alternative Makes BBC Show; HiddenLight Producer Joins Sky News Unit - Global Briefs 'Doctor Who' Ratings Dive, Supercharging Uncertainty About Future Of Sci-Fi Series And the BBC has reported director-general Tim Davie's tribute. Davie remembered Yentob as 'a cultural force' and 'creative visionary.' Davie said: 'To work with Alan was to be inspired and encouraged to think bigger. He had a rare gift for identifying talent and lifting others up – a mentor and champion to so many across the worlds of television, film and theatre. 'Above all, Alan was a true original. His passion wasn't performative – it was personal. He believed in the power of culture to enrich, challenge and connect us.' Jeremy Clarkson, who Yentob had to sack from Top Gear following the presenter's altercation with a producer on the set of the hit motoring show, remembered his colleague, saying on X: 'Alan Yentob is the guy who called to end my career at Top Gear. He knew what had really gone on though and two days later, we had dinner. Great man. Loved and understood television. My love to Philippa.' Veteran news correspondent John Simpson wrote on the same platform: 'Very sad to hear that my good friend Alan Yentob has died. He was such good company, and a wonderful interviewer and documentary-maker. I shall miss him greatly.' Piers Morgan remembered him, writing: 'RIP Alan Yentob, a giant of British television, a superb interviewer, and a great character – always brimming with charm, intelligence and mischief.' Yentob was a significant figure in British culture, both on screen – where he presented dozens of programmes profiling subjects from David Bowie to Beyonce, Orson Welles to Mel Brooks – and off, where his roles included channel commissioner for BBC One and BBC Two, as well as the BBC's creative director and head of music and arts. His memorable 1975 Omnibus feature saw him accompanying David Bowie on a tour to the US, The programme called 'Cracked Actor', saw Bowie, then under the influence of drugs, give a revealing interview in the back of a limousine where he talked about his creativity but also the mental cost of his high profile. It was heralded as a new frontier in profile-making. Yentob's prodigious career saw him become controller of BBC Two in 1988, making him one of the youngest channel controllers in the corporation's history. He presided over a golden era for arts coverage across the organisation. He went on to become controller of the flagship TV channel BBC One from 1993 to 1997, before he worked as television's director of programmes. He subsequently worked as the corporation's creative director for more than a decade. He was awarded a CBE in 2024 for services to the arts and media. Best of Deadline 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Katie Holmes To Simon Hellberg Everything We Know About Amazon's 'Verity' Movie So Far Everything We Know About 'The Testaments,' Sequel Series To 'The Handmaid's Tale' So Far
