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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Dave Hughes as you have never seen him before! Veteran comedian shocks fans as he flaunts his ample beach body
Dave Hughes is embracing his silver fox era - and he's not shy about it. The 54-year-old comedian surprised fans on Saturday when he uploaded a shirtless beach selfie to Instagram, proudly showing off his lean physique while soaking up the sun on Byron Bay beach, ahead of his evening comedy show. Grinning confidently in aviator sunglasses and beach shorts, Hughesy captioned the post with some amusing words: 'Is it me or the rain that's scared everyone off Byron Main Beach?' - but it was the photo itself that stole the show. He added a cheeky label over the photo, calling himself the 'hottest and only guy on Byron Bay beach' and, in true Hughesy style, threw in the cryptic hashtag #pregnantgreyhound. Hughes looked impressively fit for 54, flaunting a lean torso and toned frame that left fans doing a double take. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Fans and fellow celebs quickly flooded the comments section with praise and banter, with comedian Joe White dropping fire emojis and one follower declaring: 'Looking great! Enjoy'. Hughes married his wife Holly on New Years Eve in 2006 and they share three children together: Rafferty, 15, Sadie, 13, and Tess, 11. The comedian has had a challenging past year, as his long-running breakfast show Hughesy, Ed and Erin was axed from 2DayFM back in August. 2Day FM announced the axing of its trio of hosts on August 8, informing listeners that they opted to pull the plug on the show and replace it with night shift larrikins Jimmy Smith and Nath Roye, who were hosting The Jimmy and Nath Show. The announcement came that evening with the embattled hosts given one more show the following morning to finish up - but they decided against going back on air. 'We've loved our time together on 2DayFM Breakfast, however, due to some of our families living in different cities we are unable to commit to 2025,' Hughsey, Ed and Erin said in a statement. 'So with a heavy heart we are moving aside so 2DayFM can find the team to take them forward in Breakfast.' The program, hosted by Dave, Ed Kavalee and Erin Molan, managed a mere 3.6 market share in the last ratings survey. Millions of dollars were reportedly shelled out to salvage the long-running radio program, but nothing was able to be done to keep the show on the airwaves. According to radio insiders, the departure was a 'long time coming' for the trio and their plummeting ratings was the 'final nail in the coffin'. 'Southern Cross Austereo have spent millions trying to make this show a success, including having Hughesy relocate from Melbourne to try "connect" with Sydney listeners. It's always struggled to find an audience,' an insider told Yahoo Lifestyle. SCA went on to thank the radio hosts for their 'passion and commitment' following the announcement. 'We are incredibly thankful to Hughesy, Ed and Erin for their unwavering dedication in making the 2DayFM Breakfast show a fun way to wake up Sydney each morning since 2020. We wish them the best,' said SCA Chief Content Officer, Dave Cameron.
ABC News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Dave Hughes: Ridiculous
Dave Hughes went viral during the pandemic and managed to get himself in trouble with pretty much everyone. Luckily, Hughesy is at peace with the chaos he creates, knowing that from great turmoil comes even greater material. including This trailer was published 17 minutes ago, available until 8:05am on 23 Jun 2025.
Leader Live
01-05-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Future pupils leave their mark on Flintshire school
Ysgol Gymraeg Croes Atti's new school is currently being built as part of a £15.9 million project. The project, which is backed by £11.2 million from the Welsh Government, will see the school move from its current site in Flint to a new site less than a mile away. The new site will be Flintshire's first new Welsh-medium primary school, accommodating up to 240 full-time pupils, with a standalone facility for early years childcare, community events, and a Welsh immersion programme. The building will also be Flintshire's second net-zero carbon primary school. The school is being constructed from structural insulated panels (SIPs), and contractors Read Construction recently arranged for a SIP to be transported to the current school site so all pupils and staff could sign it. The SIP was then returned to the new site for an official signing event, attended by a group of pupils, Read's site team, representatives from the Welsh Government, cabinet member for education, councillor Mared Eastwood, council leader Dave Hughes, and chief officer for education and youth Claire Homard. READ MORE: Plans submitted to revamp and extend Wrexham primary school facilities Councillor Eastwood said: "This is about more than just a new building - it is about creating a place that belongs to each and every pupil and member of staff. "It was such a special day seeing the children leaving their own personal mark on their school. "It is a fantastic way to involve the students and hopefully they will always remember how they quite literally helped shape their future school." Read Construction engagement manager, Kasia Williamson, added: "It's a real privilege to be part of such a fantastic project that not only prioritises sustainability but is also being built through strong collaboration with the school and wider community. "It was great to see both staff and students excited to witness the progress of their new school, and we look forward to handing over the project for the community to enjoy for years to come." Construction began last summer and is due to be completed in autumn 2025.
The Guardian
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Audience member dies during opening night of Melbourne International Comedy Festival
The opening night of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival was abandoned after the death of an audience member. The man suffered a medical emergency at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda on Wednesday night, festival organisers said. The man was sitting at the back of the theatre and audience members attempted to give him CPR for about 10 minutes before paramedics arrived. Sources said the show continued until organisers were alerted to the emergency and the performance was stopped. Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email 'Melbourne International Comedy Festival regrets to confirm that there was a medical emergency while the Opening Night Allstars Supershow was taking place this evening at the Palais Theatre,' the festival said in a statement. 'The show was stopped and cancelled. The Festival will be in touch with all ticket holders.' Ambulance Victoria confirmed paramedics responded to an emergency call about 8pm. Victoria Police said the death of the unidentified man is not being treated as suspicious. Comedians and audience members took to social media to express sorrow or concern about the how the incident was handled. 'All performers thoughts are with the family affected,' Dave Hughes wrote. The rest of the festival will continue as planned. Palais Theatre operators Live Nation has been contacted for comment.
