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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'I need a hug' - Singer Jessie J says she has breast cancer
Singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer. The star, 37, revealed the diagnosis on Instagram saying she was planning on having surgery after her performance at Capital's Summertime Ball, a mini-festival at London's Wembley Stadium, later this month. The Price Tag singer noted she had been "in and out of tests" in recent times. "Cancer sucks in any form, but I'm holding on to the word 'early'," she said in a video message. "It's a very dramatic way to get a boob job," she joked. "I am going to disappear for a bit after Summertime Ball to have my surgery, and I will come back with massive tits and more music." Call for NHS to give women with dense breasts extra cancer scans New hope for patients with breast cancer gene Men should help carry out mammograms - experts The Essex singer, who was announced on Tuesday as one of the acts on the bill at September's Radio 2 in the Park music festival, added that she was going public with the diagnosis in order to help her to process it, and also to show solidarity with others going through something similar. "I just wanted to be open and share it," she continued. "One, because, selfishly, I do not talk about it enough. I'm not processing it because I'm working so hard. "I also know how much sharing in the past has helped me with other people giving me their love and support and also their own stories. I'm an open book. "It breaks my heart that so many people are going through so much similar and worse - that's the bit that kills me." The performer, who gave birth to a son in 2023, went on to say the diagnosis had given her "incredible perspective". "But honestly I need to process it and talk about it and, I need a hug," she told fans. "You have loved me through all my good and hard times. And I don't want this to be any different." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jessie J (@jessiej) TV and radio presenter Gaby Roslin replied in the comments, offering "so much love and enormous hugs". Fellow pop star Rita Ora replied: "You're literally my favourite person and I'm praying for you, you've got this. "My mother had it and I know the surgery and any treatment on this matter is mentally tough so I'm here for you. X." The likes of Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Leona Lewis, Rochelle and Marvin Humes also offered their support, as well as Wretch 32 and Paloma Faith. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the UK. According the NHS website: "It's important to check your breasts regularly so you know what's normal for you. "This makes it easier to notice any changes in the size, look or feel of your breasts." Singer Jessie J reveals OCD and ADHD diagnosis Jessie J has had health issues throughout her life, being diagnosed with a heart condition as a child before going on to have a stroke as a teenager and briefly going deaf in 2020 due to Meniere's disease. Last year she revealed she had been diagnosed with ADHD and OCD. The singer's latest announcement comes after she recently told BBC Radio 2 breakfast show host Scott Mills she had turned down a major Broadway role, playing Sally Bowles in Cabaret. "I recently got offered a huge role on Broadway but I turned it down because it wasn't the right time," she explained. "My son was too young and I just couldn't." Underlining her background and training in musical theatre, she added: "I will do it at some point, and it was an amazing audition process and I was so proud that I got it."
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Singer Jessie J reveals early breast cancer diagnosis
Singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer. The star, 37, revealed the diagnosis on Instagram saying she was planning on having surgery after her performance at Capital's Summertime Ball, a mini-festival at London's Wembley Stadium, later this month. The Price Tag singer noted she had been "in and out of tests" in recent times. "Cancer sucks in any form, but I'm holding on to the word 'early'," she said in a video message. "It's a very dramatic way to get a boob job," she joked. "I am going to disappear for a bit after Summertime Ball to have my surgery, and I will come back with massive [boobs] and more music." The singer, who was announced on Tuesday as one of the acts on the bill at September's Radio 2 in the Park music festival, added that she was going public with the diagnosis in order to help her to process it, and also to show solidarity with others going through something similar. "I just wanted to be open and share it," she continued. "One, because, selfishly, I do not talk about it enough. I'm not processing it because I'm working so hard. "I also know how much sharing in the past has helped me with other people giving me their love and support and also their own stories. I'm an open book. "It breaks my heart that so many people are going through so much similar and worse - that's the bit that kills me." The performer, who gave birth to a son in 2023, went on to say the diagnosis had given her "incredible perspective". "But honestly I need to process it and talk about it and, I need a hug," she told fans. "You have loved me through all my good and hard times. And I don't want this to be any different." Singer Jessie J reveals OCD and ADHD diagnosis TV and radio presenter Gaby Roslin replied in the comments, offering "so much love and enormous hugs". Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the UK. According the NHS website: "It's important to check your breasts regularly so you know what's normal for you. "This makes it easier to notice any changes in the size, look or feel of your breasts." Jessie J has had health issues throughout her life, being diagnosed with a heart condition as a child before going on to have a stroke as a teenager and briefly going deaf in 2020 due to Meniere's disease. Last year she revealed she had been diagnosed with ADHD and OCD.
The Independent
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Radio 2 breakfast audience drops slightly following Zoe Ball's exit
Listeners to the Radio 2 breakfast show have fallen slightly since Zoe Ball stood down as presenter, in a period that saw several stand-in DJs host the programme before Scott Mills took over the role full-time, new data suggests. The show attracted an estimated weekly audience of 6.45 million across January to March of this year, down from 6.83 million in the previous three months – though higher than the 6.28 million recorded in July-September 2024. Mills began his breakfast stint on January 27, so he was not in the job for the whole of the period covered by the latest figures. Zoe Ball bowed out as presenter on December 20 2024 after nearly six years in the role, with Gaby Roslin and Mark Goodier filling in during January until Mills began. Despite the slight dip in listeners, Radio 2's breakfast slot continues to enjoy the largest audience on national radio at that time of the day, ahead of Radio 4's Today programme, which had an average audience of 5.70 million in the latest period, as well as the breakfast shows on Radio 1 (4.07 million) and commercial broadcaster Greatest Hits (3.11 million). The audience for the Today programme is down very slightly from 5.74 million in the previous three months, but up from 5.61 million in the equivalent period a year ago. The figures have been published by the research body Rajar, and also show that: – Radio 2 remains the most popular station in the UK with an overall weekly audience of 13.11 million in January to March this year, although this is down from 13.65 million in October-December 2024 and is the lowest figure since Rajar resumed reporting in autumn 2021 after a break during the Covid-19 pandemic. – Radio 4 had an average weekly audience of 9.33 million, up from 9.04 million in the previous three months and also up on 9.20 million a year earlier. – Radio 3's audience of 2.15 million is up 8% year-on-year and up 10% on the previous quarter, taking it close to its post-pandemic high of 2.17 million at the end of 2021. – Radio 5 Live saw a jump in listeners both on the previous quarter (up 1%) and year-on-year (up 10%), with an average audience of 5.38 million in January-March. Kate Phillips, interim BBC chief content officer, said: 'In a hectic world, I'm delighted to see audiences finding what they need from the BBC: reflection and delight from Radio 3 with its unrivalled, high quality classical music offer, and news and insights from our distinctive speech networks Radio 4 and Radio 5 Live.' Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, said she was 'thrilled' that Radio 2 remains the UK's most popular radio station, adding: 'Congratulations to Vernon Kay who remains the most listened to show in the country with a weekly audience of 6.73 million to his mid-morning show, and to the Radio 2 breakfast show, which maintains its position as the UK's biggest early morning programme.' Radio 2 launched a new weekday schedule at the end of January 2025 which, along with Mills taking over the breakfast show, saw Trevor Nelson host a new afternoon show and DJ Spoony present a late evening slot on Mondays to Thursdays. Elsewhere, the commercial network Greatest Hits saw a slight fall in listeners for the fourth quarter in a row, though its average audience of 7.14 million is still nearly two million higher than it was two years ago, when it stood at 5.12 million. Among the smaller news-based stations, Times Radio recorded its best numbers since launching in 2020, with an average audience of 622,000 listeners across the three months to March, up 3% on the previous quarter and a jump of 24% on the year. GB News averaged 559,000 listeners in the latest quarter, up 19% on the previous three months and up 23% year-on-year, while Talk – formerly Talk Radio – had an average of 485,000 listeners, down 4% on the quarter and down 36% on the year.
Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Huge Channel 5 show cancelled after 21 years following controversial rebrand
Fans hit out at the revamped version of The Gadget Show, saying it no longer catered to their tech needs. Channel 5 has pulled the plug on one of its longest-running shows after a rebrand that failed to win over its loyal fanbase. When The Gadget Show first started airing in 2004 it became a staple for tech enthusiasts across the UK, with its deep dives into the latest gadgets, product testing, and tech challenges. But in 2023 show bosses decided to shake things up, rebranding the programme as The Good Gadget Guide: Shop Smart, Save Money, and shifting its focus from cutting-edge tech to broader consumer advice. Presenters Gaby Roslin and Ortis Deley were brought in as the new faces of the reimagined series, following the departure of Angellica Bell. But the fresh format and new name failed to resonate with long-time viewers. A TV insider told The Sun: "The Gadget Show had a loyal following for years, but fans were left less than impressed when Channel 5 played with the established format. "It resulted in long-term viewers tuning out for good, while others slowly dwindled away. Between production changes and fan-favourite presenters being replaced, the show lost its appeal. After weighing up production costs, a decision was made to scrap the series." Although Channel 5 previously defended the rebrand, insisting it would allow the show to appeal to "a broader audience" while offering "valuable insights in the realm of technology", that soon proved not to be the case. When The Good Gadget Guide first started airing, a spokesperson addressed unhappy fans, saying: "While the latest series has proved popular, we acknowledge that there has been some negative feedback regarding the recent format change. "We understand that change can sometimes be met with mixed reactions, and we appreciate the feedback we have received from our viewers. "Our goal is to strike a balance that appeals to a diverse audience while staying true to our commitment of providing valuable and engaging content in the world of technology." Long-term fans of the original Gadget Show were saddened by the show's decreased focus on tech, and some have turned to YouTube instead to rewatch classic episodes featuring presenters like Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry, Jon Bentley, Craig Charles, and Georgie Barrat. Fan have criticised the revamp on social media. One viewer wrote: "You ruined the show the moment you tried to turn it into a bargain-hunting segment." Another added: "They should have left it as it was. If I wanted money-saving tips, I'd watch Shop Well for Less." After the format overhaul, the series ran for just four seasons before being dropped. Last year production company North One launched a tech podcast hosted by the show's original stars, Jason and Suzi, in an attempt to recapture some of its former magic. At its peak The Gadget Show was known for innovative segments, live challenges, and on-location testing. However, many felt the recent shift in focus robbed the series of its most interesting parts.
Scottish Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Channel 5 axes popular show after 21 years on screen following disastrous rebrand that caused fan-fury
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHANNEL 5 has axed one of its most popular shows after 21 years on screen following a disastrous refresh. Bosses at the broadcaster were faced with huge backlash from seething fans when The Gadget Show was rebranded in 2023. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Channel 5 has axed one of its most popular shows after two decades on air Credit: Channel 5 3 The Gadget Show's rebranded series Shop Smart, Save Money has been scrapped Credit: Handout 3 Gaby Roslin and Ortis Deley hosted the show together after CBB star Angellica Bell left after one series Credit: Channel 5 Its long-running tech-orientated format was given an overhaul and a new title - Shop Smart, Save Money - with a broader focus on consumer affairs. A new presenting lineup was also established as Gaby Roslin and Ortis Deley became the sole hosts, after CBB star Angellica Bell left after one series. However, The Sun can reveal Channel 5 has brought the axe down, four series on from its divisive rebrand. A source said: "The Gadget Show had a loyal following for years but fans were left less than impressed when C5 played with the established format. "It resulted in long-term viewers tuning out for good, while others slowly dwindled away. "Between production changes and fan-favourite presenters being replaced, the show lost its appeal. "After weighing up production costs a decision was made to scrap the series." The Sun has contacted Channel 5. Original presenters of The Gadget Show included Jon Bentley, Georgie Barrat, Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry, Craig Charles and Dionne South. Jon Bentley takes folding bikes for a spin on The Gadget Show Addressing backlash from fans at the time of its rebrand, a spokesperson previously said: "While the latest series has proved popular, we acknowledge that there has been some negative feedback regarding the recent format change. "We understand that change can sometimes be met with mixed reactions, and we appreciate the feedback we have received from our viewers. "The decision to transition to The Good Gadget Guide: Shop Smart, Save Money was made to appeal to the broadest possible audience while providing valuable insights and recommendations in the realm of technology. "The world of gadgets is constantly evolving, and we want to ensure that our content remains relevant and valuable to a broad range of viewers. "Our goal is to strike a balance that appeals to a diverse audience while staying true to our commitment of providing valuable and engaging content in the world of technology." Last year the production company behind The Gadget Show told fans they were 'rebooting' the series and launched a new podcast that was reminiscent of its original format. It's presented by original hosts Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry.
