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Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Rylan Clark shares update on mum Linda in touching tribute after hospital dash
Rylan Clark shared an emotional birthday post for his mum Linda while providing a health update after she was rushed to hospital. Yesterday, the BBC Radio 2 host informed fans he would not be able to host his usual show on the station after Linda was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital with a mystery illness. Marking her 73rd birthday, Rylan informed his followers that Linda was now back home and was able to celebrate with her loved ones. Sharing a selection of photos of the duo on Instagram, Rylan wrote: 'Happy Birthday to the best mum. So glad ur home for it. Love you x.' Their celebrity friends flocked to the comment section to send their well-wishes to Linda, with Michelle Visage wishing her the 'happiest birthday.' Ruth Langsford added: 'Happy Birthday @lindaclark 🎉So pleased you made it home. Have a wonderful day.' Cat Deeley, Claire Richards, Ella Henderson, Alexandra Burke, and Rob Rinder all wished Linda a happy birthday. Rylan and Linda captured the nation's hearts in 2019 when they first appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox. The former X Factor contestant regularly shares videos alongside his mum on social media, with Linda finally creating her own account this month to get in on the fun. Posting on Instagram, Rylan informed fans that his mum had been taken ill and he would not be hosting his radio show. 'Mummy Linda isn't well sadly so I won't be hosting the show tomorrow. Thank you to the emergency team at Princess Alexandra Hospital,' he wrote on Instagram at the time. On Saturday, he shared a health update, writing: 'Antibiotics have worked. Letting her home on orals. So she's home for her bday.' 'Cheers everyone for your messages. Means a lot. Off sort wheelie bins x.' In 2023, Linda had a horrific fall while on holiday in Marbella, suffering from a broken arm and leg during her first foreign holiday in 10 years. More Trending The pair were forced to take a break from appearing on Gogglebox while she recovered from the injury. Rylan has also previously opened up about his mother's battle with Crohn's disease, telling the Daily Mail how it had impacted her day-to-day life. Chron's is an incurable, long-term condition that caused inflammation to the gut. 'My mum lost her job because of the disease – it totally dictates her life. When she was diagnosed, it really hit her hard because it wasn't picked up early enough,' he said. 'The earlier you pick it up, the easier it is to control. I grew up with the disease as well because she was ill – it is life-threatening. It's scary.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: All the stars in the Celebrity Gogglebox 2025 cast including TV legends MORE: Gogglebox star reveals surprising addiction they've developed at 67 years old
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rylan Clark marks mum's birthday as he gives update after hospital dash
BBC Radio 2 star Rylan Clark paid tribute to his mum on her birthday following her hospital dash earlier this week Rylan Clark paid tribute to his mum on her 73rd birthday following her hospital dash on Friday. The popular presenter skipped hosting his Radio 2 show on Saturday as he dashed to be by her side, with the star taking to social media to reveal the "antibiotics have worked" as she recovered from her illness. Thankfully, she was back home in time for her birthday this weekend and Rylan shared a carousel of sweet pictures taken with mum Linda as he captioned the post: "Happy Birthday to the best mum. So glad ur home for it. Love you." The first picture saw the two smiling lovingly at each other as they posed in front of a wall of flowers. He shared a gorgeous snap of her leaning on the kitchen island counter as well as a snap of them shopping at SpaceNK. The star posted snaps from their holidays and multiple outings, all of which had Linda showing off her pearly whites as she spent time with her son. Friends and fans rushed to the comment section to wish her a happy birthday, with Cat Deeley, Fearne Cotton, Rob Riner, Alexandra Burke and more posting messages to her. Ruth Langsford posted: "Happy Birthday @lindaclark. So pleased you made it home. Have a wonderful day." One fan wrote: "So lovely to see the way you look out and after your mum Rylan and such a normal loving and funny relationship she should and I am sure she is so proud of you and I love the way she keeps you grounded." Another fan added: "Awww, glad she is home and ready to be spoilt." Her birthday celebrations come after Rylan revealed she was rushed to the hospital. Rylan, who appears with Linda on Celebrity Gogglebox, shared the news in a statement on the platform on Friday. He began by writing in the message: "Mummy Linda isn't well, sadly, so I won't be hosting the show tomorrow." The presenter continued by telling his followers: "Thank you to the emergency team at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Especially Tanya, who really looked after my mum. Will keep you updated as she's on the mend. She's a trooper." On Saturday, he shared a positive update with followers on Instagram and said: "Antibiotics have worked. Letting her home on orals. So she's home for her bday." He added: "Cheers, everyone, for your messages. Means a lot. Off sort wheelie bins x." Rylan had also updated fans earlier on but didn't detail why Linda had been hospitalised. He said, "She's all good. Hoping she will be at home for her bday. She's now worried about wheelie bins going out again."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Celebrity Gogglebox star breaks silence after Channel 4 replacement fears
Celebrity Gogglebox stars Shaun Ryder and Bez have addressed their future on the Channel 4 show Celebrity Gogglebox star Shaun Ryder has broken his silence after Channel 4 replacement fears. In a recent episode of the hit reality show, which features celebrities commenting on television programmes, Shaun and his Happy Mondays bandmate Bez were notably absent, sparking rumours among viewers. Earlier this month, their absence caused a stir among fans, before they returned for the series finale last week (July 11), much to the relief of viewers. Addressing the rumours, Shaun confirmed: "We haven't left or anything like that, no. Have we heck." He clarified the reason behind their brief disappearance, saying: "This time there's like seven episodes or something and we have filmed five or six, but no we haven't left," reports the Express. Shaun continued: "We love it. Bez comes round to mine and brings loads of s*** like ice cream and sweets and everything. The two girls [his daughters] would go mad if we stopped doing it because we get loads of free stuff!" During the recent season finale, Shaun and Bez were joined by the likes of Rylan Clark and his mum, Linda, Diversity stars Perri Kiely and Jordan Banjo, and This Morning hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley. The famous faces shared their thoughts on popular programmes including the new season of Squid Game, First Dates, Olivia Attwood: The Price of Perfection, Match Me Abroad, and Netflix's fresh reality show, Building the Band. Shaun and Bez have been entertaining viewers on Celebrity Gogglebox since 2019 with their witty takes on various TV shows. Their unique brand of humour has won them many fans, some of whom are even campaigning for the iconic duo to get their own spin-off show. One fan took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to exclaim: "Shaun and Bez are hilarious... Can they not have their own show!!!" Another added: "Whichever channel gives Bez and Shaun their own show is on to a winner #CelebrityGogglebox," while a third said: "Would have to be C4 cause the beep machine would wear out". The Happy Mondays are set to take the stage at Colchester Castle Summer Series on Friday, August 22, with tickets already up for grabs. With the capacity to welcome up to 10,000 music lovers, the Colchester Castle Summer Series is gearing up to be the city's biggest musical extravaganza in recent memory. Set against the backdrop of one of England's most historic and picturesque settings, this event promises an array of live performances that are sure to be etched in memory.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Rylan Clark gives major health update on his mum Linda after she was rushed to hospital
RYLAN Clark has given a major health update on his mum Linda after she was rushed to hospital. Advertisement 5 Rylan Clark has given a major health update on his mum Linda after she was rushed to hospital. Credit: Channel 4 5 Rylan hoped his mum would be home for her birthday Credit: Instagram 5 Rylan later confirmed she was going to be home in time for her birthday Credit: Instagram On Friday, "Thank you to the emergency team at Princess Alexandra Hospital. "'Will keep you updated as she's on the mend. She's a trooper.' Advertisement TV NEWS "She's now worried about the wheelie bins going out again." Later, Rylan gave fans another update and confirmed that she would be back home for her 73rd birthday on Sunday, July 20. "Antibiotics have worked. Letting her home on orals. So she's home for her bday. "Cheers everyone for your messages. Means a lot. Off sort wheelie bins x," he wrote on his Instagram Stories. Advertisement Most read in News TV In 2022 while on holiday in Marbella. At the time, Rylan told fans: "So unfortunately I took my mum away on her first holiday in a good few years and sadly she's had quite a bad fall, resulting in her having to have surgery out here. Rylan shares update on mum Linda after emergency surgery as they enjoy spa day "She's not in the best health with her other conditions and this has made it more complicated." But Advertisement "She's stumbling about Lakeside, so she's very much back to normal." Linda became an instant hit with viewers when . What is Crohn's disease? CROHN's disease is a lifelong condition where parts of the digestive system become inflamed. It is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which, along with ulcerative colitis, affects almost half a million people in the UK. Symptoms usually start in childhood, but the disease affects people of all ages. These include: Diarrhoea Stomach aches and cramps Blood in your poo Tiredness (fatigue) Weight loss There is no cure, but treatment can help reduce or control symptoms. Some people take medication to lessen inflammation in the digestive system, while others might have surgery to remove a small area. The exact cause is unknown, but genes, problems with your immune system, smoking, stomach bugs and gut bacteria imbalances are believed to play a part. Source: NHS Linda was diagnosed with when she was 30 , which is a condition that causes inflammation of the digestive system. Over the years Linda has had three major bowel operations and takes numerous medicines each day for her condition. Advertisement Crohn's disease is a chronic condition, which affects around one in 1,200 people in the UK, causing inflammation of the lining of the digestive system, although it is most commons in the intestines. It causes symptoms including diarrhoea, intense abdominal pain, weight loss and fatigue. 5 Linda became an instant hit with viewers on Celebrity Gogglebox Credit: Instagram 5 Rylan and his mum's cheeky banter goes down well with Gogglebox viewers Credit: Getty Advertisement
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rylan Clark gives major health update on his mum Linda after she was rushed to hospital
Linda became an instant hit with viewers on Celebrity Gogglebox BIRTHDAY CHEERS Rylan Clark gives major health update on his mum Linda after she was rushed to hospital Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RYLAN Clark has given a major health update on his mum Linda after she was rushed to hospital. The beloved presenter had previously told fans that he would be absent from his usual BBC Radio show because Linda had been taken to an emergency ward. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Rylan Clark has given a major health update on his mum Linda after she was rushed to hospital. Credit: Channel 4 5 Rylan hoped his mum would be home for her birthday Credit: Instagram 5 Rylan later confirmed she was going to be home in time for her birthday Credit: Instagram On Friday, Rylan posted: "'Mummy Linda isn't well sadly so I won't be hosting the show tomorrow. "Thank you to the emergency team at Princess Alexandra Hospital. "'Will keep you updated as she's on the mend. She's a trooper.' Rylan kept true to his word and updated his fans earlier today writing: "She's all good. Hoping she will be home for her birthday. TV NEWS LITTLE REMIX Simon Cowell set to launch ANOTHER new TV talent contest after Netflix debut "She's now worried about the wheelie bins going out again." Later, Rylan gave fans another update and confirmed that she would be back home for her 73rd birthday on Sunday, July 20. "Antibiotics have worked. Letting her home on orals. So she's home for her bday. "Cheers everyone for your messages. Means a lot. Off sort wheelie bins x," he wrote on his Instagram Stories. In 2022 Linda spent time in hospital after suffering a nasty fall while on holiday in Marbella. At the time, Rylan told fans: "So unfortunately I took my mum away on her first holiday in a good few years and sadly she's had quite a bad fall, resulting in her having to have surgery out here. Rylan shares update on mum Linda after emergency surgery as they enjoy spa day "She's not in the best health with her other conditions and this has made it more complicated." But it wasn't long before Linda was back to her best, with Rylan telling The Sun just months later: "My mum is doing really really well... she's really really great. "She's stumbling about Lakeside, so she's very much back to normal." Linda became an instant hit with viewers when she appeared alongside Rylan on Celebrity Gogglebox. What is Crohn's disease? CROHN's disease is a lifelong condition where parts of the digestive system become inflamed. It is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which, along with ulcerative colitis, affects almost half a million people in the UK. Symptoms usually start in childhood, but the disease affects people of all ages. These include: Diarrhoea Stomach aches and cramps Blood in your poo Tiredness (fatigue) Weight loss There is no cure, but treatment can help reduce or control symptoms. Some people take medication to lessen inflammation in the digestive system, while others might have surgery to remove a small area. The exact cause is unknown, but genes, problems with your immune system, smoking, stomach bugs and gut bacteria imbalances are believed to play a part. Source: NHS Linda was diagnosed with Crohn's when she was 30, which is a condition that causes inflammation of the digestive system. Over the years Linda has had three major bowel operations and takes numerous medicines each day for her condition. Crohn's disease is a chronic condition, which affects around one in 1,200 people in the UK, causing inflammation of the lining of the digestive system, although it is most commons in the intestines. It causes symptoms including diarrhoea, intense abdominal pain, weight loss and fatigue. 5 Linda became an instant hit with viewers on Celebrity Gogglebox Credit: Instagram
