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Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Pregnant Katherine Ryan 'dejected' at the thought of her baby being a boy
Pregnant comedian Katherine Ryan isn't exactly thrilled about the prospect of having a baby boy. The Canadian star, 42, is currently expecting her fourth child. She is already a proud mum of 16-year-old Violet and her children with Bobby Kootstra: son Fred, four, and daughter Fenna, two. However, she'd seemingly much prefer adding another girl to her brood, having already confirmed that baby number four will be her last. In an appearance on Heart Radio's breakfast show this morning, she confessed to hosts Jamie Theakston and Zoe Hardman that she's been 'antagonised' by men throughout her life. She also joked about youngest Fred being a 'toxic male'. Katherine, who confirmed her pregnancy last month, began: 'I have to say that I can't ever complain post-first trimester. 'I'm quite big, so I think it might be a boy, so I'm feeling dejected about that, because men have just antagonised me all my life, even before they're born.' After welcoming her kids thus far in the order of 'girl, boy, girl,' Katherine said she never finds out her baby's sex beforehand. 'It's always a surprise, and I love that. It's vintage', she stated. The Duchess star then declared that she will inevitably suffer 'gender disappointment' if her little one arrives as a boy. 'I will have it (gender disappointment) this time if it's a boy. You know what it is, my son is a toxic male; he's four years old, and he always wants to fight me,' she shared. Katherine recalled: 'I drove him to nursery the other day; he sat behind me, and he had a sword held to my throat for a while. 'Like, who's giving you weapons?' 'I didn't grow up with brothers, so it's been an adjustment for me,' she admitted. But don't worry, it's all in jest—in true Katherine style, of course—as she assured listeners: 'But I love him; he's a very special guy.' At the end of June, Katherine revealed that she kept her second pregnancy secret out of fear of losing work. She was presenting Ready to Mingle on ITV at the time and was eight months pregnant, which nobody knew. Katherine claimed that she would be unable to get insured during the project if she were pregnant. In an interview with The Sun, she said: 'During my pregnancy, I wasn't telling anyone. You can't get insured on any production if you are pregnant. Sometimes, if you are important enough, they go the extra mile. You see Holly Willoughby pregnant and that's because she's worth it. 'I tried to keep it secret. People just thought I was really fat for ages. I had to keep it quiet. I still needed to work to feed my family.' Katherine added that she didn't want to 'let down a production' if she encountered any complications during pregnancy. The beloved 8 Out of 10 Cats comic has been open about her fertility struggles in the past, having suffered three devastating miscarriages over the span of five years. 'I'm old. I used to think I was going to be the babies' dad because I'm working, but actually I'm like their grandmother,' she told OK! Magazine last November. 'My back hurts; sometimes I give them treats. I'm like a fun grandma.' The beloved stand-up star, who frequently uses the ups and downs of parenting for material in her routines, admitted that she'd been deterred from expanding her family after learning the shocking statistics about pregnancy. More Trending 'We've always gotten pregnant with the babies quite quickly. I've been pregnant five times in five years, but that also means I've had three miscarriages in five years,' she said, adding that the likelihood of miscarriage increases as a woman gets older. 'You have to find a balance between what you can personally stand and risks you're willing to take.' When confirming that she won't be having any more kids now, she told the Telling Everyone Everything podcast that while she 'loves making people' with partner Bobby, she believes it would be 'almost irresponsible to the children that [they] have and to [themselves]' should they continue. 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: I put Momcozy's pregnancy pillow to the test to see if it could break my bad habit MORE: Seraphine maternity brand worn by Kate Middleton plunges into administration MORE: I hated being a mum the minute my baby was put on my chest
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Scots comedian Fred MacAulay diagnosed with prostate cancer
The 68-year-old is encouraging other men to get checked after the disease was detected following a regular check-up. Scots comic Fred MacAulay said he has the 'best chance for a good outcome' after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 68-year-old is encouraging other men to get checked after the disease was detected following a regular check-up. He said: 'It could save lives.' The stand-up legend added: 'I'm determined not to let a prostate cancer diagnosis get me down. I've even managed to stay away from the internet because I'd just scare myself to death. 'Instead, I'm putting my trust in my doctors, and comforting myself in the knowledge that I've been diagnosed very early which means I should have the best chance for a good outcome.' Grandfather Fred revealed yesterday he's been tested for the disease every couple of years due to his dad and brother previously having prostate cancer. He said: 'I've always been a huge supporter of prostate cancer charities, but it wasn't until my own father developed the disease and then my older brother was diagnosed too that I actively decided I'd better do something to explore whether I was also at risk.' His dad, also called Fred, died at the age of 73 in 2002 after years of battling prostate cancer and mesothelioma. Fred said: 'It was the mesothelioma which got Dad in the end, he worked on the railways and was exposed to asbestos and all kinds of nasty stuff before he became a policeman until he retired. 'But when my brother Duncan, who is 72 now, was diagnosed with prostate cancer eight years ago, I thought it was about time I took the hint and got checked out. 'I'm lucky enough to be able to get the incredibly accurate MRI tests which can show things up quickly. When it became clear I'm more at risk because of the prevalence of prostate cancer in my family, I've been getting tested every couple of years.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Despite having no symptoms, recent tests for the disease came back positive. 'I hope by speaking up this will encourage other men to get checked out too', he said. 'It could save their lives. My brother and my family and friends are all good about speaking up about prostate cancer, but I know not everyone does. 'It's always been a scary thing to talk about, but with all the progress in medicine the best thing to do is be aware, get tested and catch it quickly as it gives you the best possible chance of beating it.' Fred will be joining pal and fellow Scot Sir Chris Hoy, who has stage four prostate cancer, at the Tour De 4 in Glasgow, for the 56-mile bike ride on September 7 to raise awareness for Prostate Cancer UK at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. The six-time Olympic gold medallist has thrown himself into raising awareness of the disease, which accounts for almost a quarter of all cancers in Scottish men. He said: 'Chris has been such an inspirational figure in the fight against prostate cancer, he is a true hero.' Sir Chris added: 'It's really important for me to shine a spotlight on what a stage four cancer diagnosis can look like and demonstrate that it is possible to live well and lead a happy life alongside this devastating diagnosis.'
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Iconic Scots comedian and ex-radio host diagnosed with prostate cancer as stand-up urges other men to get checked
SCOTS comedy icon Fred MacAulay has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The standup has had regular checks after his father and big brother were diagnosed with the illness. Advertisement 2 Comedian Fred MacAulay has revealed that he has prostate cancer Credit: Getty 2 The funnyman used to host the MacAulay and Co. show on BBC Radio Scotland Credit: PA:Press Association The 68-year-old hadn't been displaying any symptoms but following his most recent check-up, doctors broke the news to him. But the radio host is adamant that he won't let his diagnosis get to him. Fred told "It wasn't until my own father developed prostate cancer and then my older brother was diagnosed too that I actively decided I'd better do something to explore whether I was also at risk." Advertisement The comic's father, also named Fred, passed away aged 73 in 2002. He had faced a lengthy battle with prostate cancer and mesothelioma. Fred said: "When my brother Duncan, who is now 72, was diagnosed with prostate cancer eight years ago, I thought it was about time I took the hint and got checked out. "I'm lucky enough to be able to get the incredibly accurate MRI tests, which can show things up quickly. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive "When it became clear I'm more at risk because of the prevalence of prostate cancer in my family, I've been getting tested every couple of years. "After the last test a few weeks ago, my doctors got back to me and advised further action was needed. "Although I've not had any symptoms, the final tests came back positive just a few days ago and I am waiting to see what the medical team advise is my next step." Fred is focused on spreading awareness about prostate cancer and is urging other men to get checked out. Advertisement David Beckham is left with a huge BALD patch after DIY haircut blunder - and wife Victoria admits 'it looks terrible' He said: "I hope by speaking up this will encourage other men to get checked out too. It could save their lives. "My brother and my family and friends are all good about speaking up about prostate cancer. But I know not everyone is. "It's always been a scary thing to talk about, but with all the progress in medicine, the best thing to do is be aware, get tested and catch it quickly as it gives you the best possible chance of beating it." Fred, from Perth, previously presented the Macaulay and Co. daily show on BBC Radio Scotland. Advertisement The father-of-three has worked as an accountant and is married to his teenage sweetheart, Aileen.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Iconic Scots comedian and ex-radio host diagnosed with prostate cancer as stand-up urges other men to get checked
THE 68-year-old hadn't been displaying any symptoms but following his most recent check-up, doctors broke the news to him 'GET TESTED' Iconic Scots comedian and ex-radio host diagnosed with prostate cancer as stand-up urges other men to get checked Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTS comedy icon Fred MacAulay has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The standup has had regular checks after his father and big brother were diagnosed with the illness. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Comedian Fred MacAulay has revealed that he has prostate cancer Credit: Getty 2 The funnyman used to host the MacAulay and Co. show on BBC Radio Scotland Credit: PA:Press Association The 68-year-old hadn't been displaying any symptoms but following his most recent check-up, doctors broke the news to him. But the radio host is adamant that he won't let his diagnosis get to him. Fred told The Sunday Post: "I'm determined not to let a prostate cancer diagnosis get me down. I've even managed to stay away from the internet because I'd just scare myself to death. "It wasn't until my own father developed prostate cancer and then my older brother was diagnosed too that I actively decided I'd better do something to explore whether I was also at risk." The comic's father, also named Fred, passed away aged 73 in 2002. He had faced a lengthy battle with prostate cancer and mesothelioma. Fred said: "When my brother Duncan, who is now 72, was diagnosed with prostate cancer eight years ago, I thought it was about time I took the hint and got checked out. "I'm lucky enough to be able to get the incredibly accurate MRI tests, which can show things up quickly. "When it became clear I'm more at risk because of the prevalence of prostate cancer in my family, I've been getting tested every couple of years. "After the last test a few weeks ago, my doctors got back to me and advised further action was needed. "Although I've not had any symptoms, the final tests came back positive just a few days ago and I am waiting to see what the medical team advise is my next step." Fred is focused on spreading awareness about prostate cancer and is urging other men to get checked out. David Beckham is left with a huge BALD patch after DIY haircut blunder - and wife Victoria admits 'it looks terrible' He said: "I hope by speaking up this will encourage other men to get checked out too. It could save their lives. "My brother and my family and friends are all good about speaking up about prostate cancer. But I know not everyone is. "It's always been a scary thing to talk about, but with all the progress in medicine, the best thing to do is be aware, get tested and catch it quickly as it gives you the best possible chance of beating it." Fred, from Perth, previously presented the Macaulay and Co. daily show on BBC Radio Scotland. The father-of-three has worked as an accountant and is married to his teenage sweetheart, Aileen.
Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Silverton's Fingland Cabin and Blacksmith Shop a rare glimpse into a lifestyle long gone
Silverton's Canada Day celebrations included a special demonstration at the historic Fingland Cabin and Blacksmith Shop, the Village's oldest surviving building. Local historian Jamie Barber offered two guided tours of the building, sharing information about the cabin's history and its long-time resident, Mr. Alfred 'Fred' Fingland. Fred called the cabin home from 1897 to 1940. The cabin was built in 1896 by Jack Roberts. In May 1897, Fred bought the lot and building and moved in with his partner, Charlie Brandt, though Charlie moved away after several years. 'Fred was, in some ways, a typical early Silverton resident,' said Barber. 'Most of the early people that showed up here were Americans. Very few families or respectable women showed up in the early days.' Fred was a blacksmith, first working at various mines in the Silverton Camp. Shortly after he came to town, he obtained three-quarters ownership of the L.H. Gold Mine on Red Mountain. The remaining quarter was owned by James Madison Monroe Benedum, an American assayer living in Silverton. Fred later bought him out and held onto the L.H. mine, believing it would one day be the economic cornerstone of Silverton. He also owned various other mining prospects, which he worked or leased out. 'Fred was a bit atypical in that he was from Ontario,' said Barber, 'but like most early residents, he was a poor bachelor.' Though Fred never married, he was a respectable, contributing citizen. When the Village was first incorporated in the 1930s, Fred was the first Village Clerk. He was also a school trustee for many years. Throughout his whole time in the village, he lived in the same cabin, which remains much as it was during Fred's days – quaint, humble, and simple. After Fred left Silverton in 1948, the Fingland Cabin came to be owned by the Scaia family, who rented it out, often to single men. In the 1970s, the Wells family bought it, using it as a summer guest house. In the 1990s, the cabin was badly in need of repairs. The Wells family donated the cabin to the Silverton Historical Society, which relocated it 60 feet from its original location to its present site, near the bridge on Main Street. The society restored the cabin to be true to the prospector's or miner's log cabins that were a familiar sight throughout the Slocan mining district – a rare glimpse into a lifestyle now long gone. Jamie Barber was responsible for setting up the blacksmith shop, and has been offering blacksmith demonstrations during the July 1 celebrations for many years. His son-in-law, Jan Vreys, manned the fire and forge this year. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
