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The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Radio DJ announces he's quitting show and his last show is on Friday
BRIAN Dowling has announced he is leaving his radio show after over two years – with his last day coming on Friday. The former Big Brother star has been hosting The 6 O'Clock Show on Ireland's 98FM since 2023, joining Suzanne Kane. 6 Brian has confirmed his last show on 98FM is this Friday Credit: Instagram 6 The Irish star first found fame on Big Brother UK Credit: Channel 4 6 Now a TV presenter and dad, the star is stepping away from the airwaves for other work opportunities Credit: 2013 Getty Images Kane had been part of the team since 2021, taking over from Dublin Talks with Adrian Kennedy and Jeremy Dixon. Now both have announced they will be leaving the 98FM show, posting separate lengthy and heartfelt goodbyes on Instagram. Brian shared pictures from their office as he wrote: 'I made the decision earlier in the year that I would not be continuing co-hosting on Brian Dowling & Suzanne Kane on @98fmdublin making this Friday June 6th my very last show on Brian Dowling & Suzanne Kane.' Paying tribute to his co-host and READ MORE RADIO 'It took me a minute to get into my new groove, but when I did, WOW, I honestly have had the best time & have genuinely laughed every day; even on those bad days, being part of this show ALWAYS puts a smile on my face.' 'Here we are now 2 years & 3 months later & I'm still laughing & smiling. I have learned so much about an industry I've been in for nearly 24 years, presenting mainly television shows but now my love for radio easily equals my love for telly.' Sending 'a massive heartfelt thank you' to his team, Brian said: 'It has never ever felt like work; I mean, how could it when I'm playing the likes of Britney, S Club & JLO, to name but a few 😂 "I am so looking forward to a slower Summer; I'm not actually sure if I can operate on a slower pace 😜 " Most read in TV 'Normality will continue on Six and of course, shooting the rest of The Salvage Squad this summer, as well as some trips away I've planned; in fact, it's turning out to be a very memorable Summer 😍' Suzanne later wrote a message of her own, calling it 'a little life update' and confirming she was leaving her 10am to 1pm slot. Brian Dowling shares proposal nightmare 'Anyone who knows me, will know how much I adore radio and the Bauer family inside Marconi house, but for now, it's time to let the 'Good Times' roll for someone else,' she said. She later added: 'To everyone who listened to the show. I loved sharing my life and my kids with the soundest listeners on 98FM. "We've been through a lot together & thank you for always turning up for me, it means more than any of you will know.' 6 Brian is now a proud dad of two Credit: Instagram 6 Brian has announced he's leaving his radio show Credit: Instagram 6 In a lengthy post, the star has hinted at a "busy summer" as he plans to spend more time with his kids Credit: Getty Images - Getty
LeMonde
28-05-2025
- LeMonde
Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are charged with several counts of rape, assault and trafficking
Avowed misogynist and social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother have been charged with several counts of rape, assault and trafficking, UK prosecutors said on Wednesday, May 28. The accusations, which date back to between 2012 to 2015, were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service in January 2024, but have only been revealed now. Former kickboxer Tate, 38, faces 10 charges in the UK including rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution relating to three women. His brother, Tristan, 36, has been accused of 11 similar charges against one woman. "A European arrest warrant was issued in England in 2024, and as a result the Romanian courts ordered the extradition to the UK of Andrew and Tristan Tate," prosecutors said in a statement. "However, the domestic criminal matters in Romania must be settled first." Andrew Tate is facing legal action in several countries, including some cases where he is accused alongside his brother. In Romania, the Tate brothers face separate allegations of trafficking minors, sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering. Both men, who have dual British-US nationality, have denied all charges against them. Andrew Tate, the figurehead of the online masculinist movement, traveled to Florida with his brother in February, marking the first time they had left Romania since their 2022 arrest. Romanian prosecutors allege that the brothers and two women set up a criminal organization in Romania in 2021 and sexually exploited several victims. In a separate civil case in the United Kingdom, four British women have accused Andrew Tate of rape and coercive control. Tate moved to Romania years ago after first starting a webcam business in Britain. He leapt to fame in 2016 when he appeared on the Big Brother UK reality television show, but was removed after a controversial video emerged. He then turned to social media platforms to promote his often misogynistic and divisive views on how to be successful. Tate is followed by more than 10.7 million people on the social network X, where he shares his angry vision of masculinity and often homophobic and racist posts.
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Big Brother winner Nadia Almada insists she'd 'rather refuse treatment than wake up on a male ward' as she slams 'terrifying' Supreme Court transgender ruling on Good Morning Britain
Big Brother winner Nadia Almada has insisted that she'd 'rather refuse treatment than wake up on a male ward' as she slammed what she deemed a 'terrifying' Supreme Court transgender ruling on Friday's episode of Good Morning Britain. The 48-year-old, who is a transgender woman, shot to fame after winning the fifth series of Big Brother UK in 2004. On Thursday she appeared on the ITV show to discuss how The Supreme Court recently announced that the definition of a woman is based on biological sex in a landmark judgement. Nadia said to presenters Adil Ray, 50, and Charlotte Hawkins, 49: 'It's a terrifying times for me. 'It does, the whole idea that we are not a woman for that matter, based on our sex. 'It's terrifying. For me, for us, people from our generation who have lived with those kind of experiences of being discriminated and now, having those protected rights taken away from us, it's very very dehumanising. 'It's terrifying. I don't even know what else to say.' Adil asked her what really pains her at the moment, to which she replied: 'It pains me that my identity is being questioned and also where the sex and gender comes first. 'With The Supreme Court ruling, it's making such a binary terms, it doesn't really include non binary or recognise non binary or intersex people. 'Is really sex binary? I don't think it is. 'For me, it's about my identity, the most of the time, people identify me as transgender, but I believe in my way, of how I carry my life, I'm a woman first and a second of trans identity. 'This is how I live my live and how I navigate through society. 'This is quite important to me, if I'm going to be classified anything other than female because of certified sex versus birth sex, it's troubling times. 'Generally speaking with the community, we all express the same sentiment. Nadia said on the show: 'For me, it's about my identity, the most of the time, people identify me as transgender, but I believe in my way, of how I carry my life, I'm a woman first and a second of trans identity' 'The idea of waking up in a male ward - I would rather refuse treatment then have to be subjected to that…' She continued: 'Once this happened [the Supreme Court ruling], it triggered the whole idea of how feminine I am, how are people going to see me, do I have the right westernised views of what a woman should look like or present as. 'And then I went insane about my identity.' Adil read out the court ruling, which states that trans rights will not be protected in the Equality Act. Nadia said: 'It also means that I could be questioned by vigilantes under the pretext that they can call us trans women or not. 'Where is my safety on that regard?' Nadia is best know for her stint on Big Brother. During her stint on the Channel 4 show, viewers were aware that she was transgender, but she did not tell her housemates. In a chat on Loose Women last year, Nadia was asked if she would do the same now. She said: 'Yes, I would do the same and it's nobody's business really. 'I think it was very much a secret because that's how it was, we were unrepresented everywhere as a woman with a trans identity. 'It wasn't something that we would come out publicly and be visible in any aspect of our society. 'My narrative was that it is only a facet of me. In the house I took control and I created my own narrative. Before going in the house I'd been pigeon-holed, labelled with all the derogatory terms so I just wanted to be that young lady.'
Buzz Feed
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Mickey Rourke Received A Warning Over "Homophobic" Remarks Toward JoJo Siwa On "Big Brother UK," And It Was Extremely Problematic
Celebrity Big Brother UK is back, and there's chaos brewing, thanks to a seasoned American actor. In the house, notable British figures like Eastenders actor Pasty Palmer, politician Michael Fabricant, and TV presenter Trisha Goddard were joined by two American celebrities, Mickey Rouke and JoJo Siwa. Mickey, 74, is the eldest celebrity houseguest. JoJo, 21, is the youngest celebrity houseguest. Mickey, known for his roles in '80s movies and later films like The Wrestler (2008) and Iron Man 2 (2010), was issued a formal warning by Big Brother after he used a "homophobic" slur against JoJo. Deadline reported that in an awkward exchange with JoJo, Mickey asked the "Karma" singer if she liked boys or girls. JoJo replied, "Me? Girls. My partner is non-binary." In response, Mickey said, "If I stay longer than four days, you won't be gay anymore." This prompted JoJo to respond, "I can guarantee I'll still be gay, and I'll still be in a very happy relationship." According to Deadline, later in the garden, Mickey had a conversation with TV personality and sports presenter Chris Hughes, telling him, "I'm going to vote the lesbian out real quick." JoJo overheard the conversation and responded, "That's homophobic, if that was your reasoning." To add fuel to the fire, Mickey then used the F-slur while motioning toward JoJo, saying, "I'm not talking to you." When Chris called out Mickey for using the slur, he said, "I know. I was talking about a cigarette." Granted, the word does refer to cigarettes in the UK, but it's 100% an offensive term in the US, and Mickey was born in New York and grew up in Florida. After JoJo was rightfully upset over the interaction, Mickey was called into Big Brother's Diary Room, where he was given a verbal warning, according to the publication. "Do you understand how this language could be offensive to your Housemates or the viewing public?" Big Brother asked. "Yeah I think so. If I was saying it in a nasty kind of way or if I truly meant it," Mickey responded. "As a result, Big Brother is giving you a formal warning," the voice continued. "Further language or behavior of this nature could lead to you being removed from the Big Brother house." When Mickey left the Diary Room, he told the other housemates, "Boy, did I get chewed out," and reiterated that he didn't make the comments "out of meanness." Deadline reported that Mickey did apologize to JoJo, saying, "I want to apologize. I've got a habit of having a short fuse. And I don't mean nothing by it. I do mean it [sorry]. If I didn't, I wouldn't say it to you." ITV / JoJo said she appreciated Mickey's apology, but if this is only the beginning of Season 24 of Celebrity Big Brother UK, we can only imagine what will happen next.
