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Yahoo
5 days ago
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Strictly's Punam Krishan opens multi-million pound spa near Glasgow
Strictly Come Dancing star Dr Punam Krishan was among the guests at Gleddoch Hotel as the venue launched its new multi-million pound spa. The Renfrewshire hotel launched its Imperia Spa on Thursday night, with Mrs Brown's Boys star Gary Hollywood and Glasgow's Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren joining TV's Dr Punam to cut the ribbon. Dr Punam said Strictly dance partner Gorka Marquez would be the first to jump into an ice bath at Scotland's newest luxury spa, but she wouldn't join him. She laughed when she spotted the 'Brass Monkey' cold water immersion pool. READ MORE: Glasgow woman given year to live after cancer diagnosis just months after wedding READ MORE: The hidden basement Glasgow bar that's just been named among the world's best Punam, 42, said: 'The spa is absolutely beautiful, the views are stunning and I am feeling very tranquil. It's Scotland at its best. 'The ice plunge pool is the only thing that I will not be trying. You couldn't pay me to jump into that. Gorka would love it. He does ice water baths every day, but I cannot do it. 'I respect anybody who can do ice water immersions but it's definitely not for me.' The glittering bash at the hotel in Langbank, Renfrewshire, marked the culmination of six months of painstaking work. The opulent Imperia Spa boasts one of the largest outdoor saunas in the UK, with panoramic countryside views of Ben Lomond. Guests can enjoy a full range of thermal facilities including an aroma steam room, salt steam room, pink Himalayan salt sauna, ice fountain, hydrotherapy pool and cold plunge pool. There's a restaurant, a wellbeing studio, fitness suite and seven treatment rooms using high end products from Natura Bissé, Elemis, Temple Spa and Tri-Dosha. Glasgow's Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren cut the ribbon along with Dr Punam, hotel manager James Anderson and Mrs Brown's Boys star Gary. The actor, famous for playing Dino Doyle in the BAFTA-winning comedy chatted to fans along with his wife Cherylanne. He said: 'Gleddoch is our happy place and the new spa is spectacular. 'We've been coming here to relax and unwind as a family for five years. It's on our doorstep but you quite literally enter another world. 'My son Ollie, who's now five, thinks it's his second home. His shoes are kicked off the second he arrives.' The hotel – which is just 20 minutes from Glasgow – is nestled within a 350-acre estate which once belonged to shipbuilding magnate Baron Lithgow. The new spa, which opened on June 16, is inspired by Gleddoch's history and a golden age of travel with black marble, antique gold, crystal details and quilted textures. Hotel manager James Anderson said: 'Every detail of Imperia has been designed to surprise and delight, creating an escape unlike anything else in Scotland. 'This is not just a spa; it's an experience where indulgence, heritage, and contemporary wellness meet. 'It really is breathtaking and has to be seen to be believed. We're thrilled to show it off.' Sign up to our daily Glasgow Live newsletter here to receive news and features direct to your inbox. Join Glasgow Live's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gemma Atkinson reveals 'scary few hours' as she rushed young son to hospital
Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez's two-year-old son Thiago was rushed to hospital the night before his and sister Mia's Christening. The 40-year-old former Emmerdale actress and the 34-year-old professional ballroom dancer - who met on Strictly Come Dancing - had a chaotic lead up to their offspring's joint baptism when young Thiago was taken off in an ambulance to Bolton hospital's children emergency department on Saturday (05.07.25). Fortunately, the little one is "absolutely fine" but it was a worrying time for the family, who still managed to make it to the church on Sunday morning (06.07.25). She shared on Instagram: "We had such a busy weekend with a big build-up and lots of organising. A family birthday tea for Mia on Friday, her party for her school friends Saturday, both Mia and Thiagos christening on Sunday and on top of that a trip to A and E with Thiago sat night." Without stating what was wrong with Thiago, she said: "We were there until 1am Sunday morning and still somehow rocked up to church at 9.30. We were exhausted but we had the best day. He's absolutely fine! But it was a scary few hours and I wanted to say a massive thank you to Bolton hospital children's A and E department, and also the lovely paramedics who took us up there. God bless our NHS!" Through movement, rest, and ice baths, gym bunny Gemma managed to restore the calm in her mind and body and was feeling "full of energy" come Monday (07.07.25). She continued: "On Sunday evening when we were home after all the chaos and fun of weekend my throat started to get sore which I knew was my body communicating with me. 'You're getting run down' with that in mind I dosed up on lemon and local honey, had a bath in magnesium salts and an early night." She concluded: "Monday morning, I did an ice bath before the nursery run, a long dog walk and then headed into the gym to move in a way that was restoring, whilst relaxing. I bounced into work Monday afternoon full of energy and feeling great again. Small simple things to help me both physically and mentally. Movement is medicine, no matter how it's done, it all helps."
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson's son Thiago, two, rushed to hospital in 'scary' moment just hours before his christening
Gemma Atkinson 's son Thiago was rushed to hospital on the weekend in what was described as a 'scary few hours'. The former Hollyoaks star, 40, who played Lisa Hunter on the soap, revealed the worrying news in an Instagram post on Wednesday. She shares Thiago and her eldest Mia, six, with her Strictly Come Dancing fiancé Gorka Marquez, 34. Posting a video of herself enjoying a workout, Gemma explained in her caption: 'We had such a busy weekend with a big build up & lots of organising. 'A family birthday tea for Mia on Friday, her party for her school friends Saturday, both Mia & Thiago's christening on Sunday and on top of that a trip to A&E with Thiago on Saturday night. 'We were there until 1am Sunday morning and still somehow rocked up to church at 9.30. We were exhausted but we had the best day. He's absolutely fine! 'But it was a scary few hours and I wanted to say a massive thank you to Bolton hospital children's A&E department, and also the lovely paramedics who took us up there.' Gemma did not reveal why Thiago was taken to hospital. Gemma and her professional dancer partner met as co-stars on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, despite not being dance partners on the show. The family's life has been documented over the past couple of years in their reality show, Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind The Lens. But it was revealed just a couple of months ago that the show had been axed after just two series. A spokesperson for UKTV - which owns U&W, the channel the pair's series aired on - said: 'It's been a privilege to make two series of Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens with Two Rivers Media. 'Gemma and Gorka are both very busy with other projects at the moment, so at this time, there are no current plans for another series, but we look forward to working with them again soon.' The announcement came as a shock following Gemma's suggestion in November last year that the reality show would likely return - because it did so well. When asked if the show would be making a return, she told The Express: 'Potentially, yeah. 'We're currently in talks to do it but we keep thinking, "Why do people want to keep watching us doing nothing?" 'But it did really well, it was like the biggest show on their channel so possibly.' The fly-on-the-wall programme promised to 'follow the unfiltered lives of actress and radio presenter Gemma Atkinson and professional dancer Gorka Marquez' when it hit our screens in August 2023. The first series, which had just three episodes, primarily followed Gemma's pregnancy with their son Thiago. Fans saw Gorka try to balance his dance tour with preparations for his son's arrival - and were even let into the couple's baby shower, before Thiago's arrival in the final episode. The programme was a smash hit, returning for a second series in May last year - focussing this time on how they were adjusting to life as a family of four, across six episodes. The couple said at the time: 'We're excited to be back on your screens for our second series. 'The messages we received, and are still receiving from the first series, have blown us away. 'We're glad so many families can relate to ours and the crazy, wonderful, and exhausting world of parenthood!' Gemma rose to fame on Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks and its various spin-offs before roles in BBC medical drama Casualty and rival ITV soap Emmerdale. She made the move into presenting in 2017, taking the drivetime slot on Hits Radio.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Gemma Atkinson's son Thiago, 2, rushed to hospital in ‘scary' incident hours before christening
GEMMA Atkinson's two-year-old son Thiago has been rushed to hospital following a "scary" incident. The ex-Hollyoaks star, who shares daughter named Mia, six, and son Thiago with Strictly dancer and fiancé Gorka Marquez, shared the health update with fans on social media on Wednesday. 3 3 Gemma shared a clip of her working out in her home gym. The mum-of-two said Thiago was rushed to A&E on Saturday night as the youngster received treatment into the early hours. Despite the ordeal, the family were still able to attend the service for Mia and Thiago's christening just hours after the hospital dash. Gemma wrote: "We had such a busy weekend with a big build up & lots of organising. A family birthday tea for Mia on Friday, her party for her school friends Saturday, both Mia & Thiagos christening on Sunday and on top of that a trip to A&E with Thiago sat night. "We were there until 1am Sunday morning and still somehow rocked up to church at 9.30. "We were exhausted but we had the best day." The soap star did not detail exactly what happened to her son, but reassured fans that he was on the mend. She continued: "He's absolutely fine! But it was a scary few hours and I wanted to say a massive thank you to Bolton hospital children's A&E department, and also the lovely paramedics who took us up there. God bless our NHS!" Gemma's followers were quick to comment on the star's post and to share their support. One wrote: "Glad to hear Thiago is ok, nothing worse than when the kids get really unwell." A second shared: "Happy to hear Thiago's OK though, they do scare us these kids." In May The Sun revealed that Gemma and Gorka had been delivered a devastating blow as their reality show was axed. Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind The Lens followed the couple's lives as they juggled their busy work commitments with family life. But unfortunately, The Sun can reveal that the couple's fly-on-the wall show has now been shelved after just two series. The programme had aired on the channel U&W, which is part of the UKTV family. Confirming the news, a UKTV spokesperson said: "It's been a privilege to make two series of Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens with Two Rivers Media. " Gemma and Gorka are both very busy with other projects at the moment, so at this time, there are no current plans for another series, but we look forward to working with them again soon." Gemma, 40, found fame on Channel 4 's Hollyoaks before moving to ITV soap Emmerdale. She is now the drive time host on Hits Radio. She met professional dancer Gorka, 34, when appearing on the 2017 series of Strictly Come Dancing. Gemma did not dance with Gorka, as she was partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec on the show, however the pair hit it off backstage. The couple welcomed their first child into the world, daughter Mia, in July 2019. They got engaged two years later. 3
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Strictly star Dianne Buswell supported by fans after sharing moving tribute to her grandfather
Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell has been flooded with support after she announced the death of her grandfather on Sunday (6 July). The Australian ballroom dancer, who joined the BBC show in 2017, posted an emotional tribute to her 99-year-old 'pop' on Instagram. Buswell commented: 'Rest in peace pop. You were 99 years young. Thank you for all the stories and I just know you will be up there dancing with Nan already.' The 36-year-old won the show alongside the actor and comedian Chris McCausland in 2024, for which she was awarded with a Bafta earlier this year. The dancer's Instagram tribute shows a video of her dancing with her grandfather, after surprising him in Australia following the win. Recorded by the YouTuber Joe Sugg, Buswell's partner since 2018, the footage shows the two dancing together. Colleague Michelle Tsiakkas commented: "'I'm so sorry for your loss Di Sending you and your family all my love". Fellow Strictly star Nancy Xu posted: "D D Sending you all the love". Johannes Radebe, who has been a dancer on Strictly since 2018, wrote: 'So sorry Dianne Darling.' Spanish dancer and fellow Strictly star Gorka Marquez added: 'Sending love to you and the family.' In March, Buswell announced the death of her grandmother on social media, commenting: 'Rest in peace nan Love you very much. I'm so grateful I was home to say goodbye to such a special lady in my life. Now go be with pop he has been patiently waiting for you.' Buswell rose to fame in 2018 after she reached Strictly Come Dancing's final with the actor and model Bobby Jack Brazier, best known as Freddie Slater in EastEnders. Earlier this year, Buswell and McCausland announced that they are recording a podcast together. They shared the news on their respective Instagram grids, both posting a video of them having a laugh together and writing: 'Want more of this nonsense? Chris and Dianne are going to be hooking up for a weekly publicly available catch-up, otherwise known as a podcast.' Buswell previously revealed she had been told that she wouldn't make it far in the competition once she had been assigned McCausland. The pair had named their team 'Winning is not everything,' as McCausland admitted that he felt other couples were better. In a dedication to Buswell in his victory speech, McCausland said: 'We've lasted and lasted and Dianne has got so much out of me. She deserves this so much. Every day she's just positivity and belief and she's just one of the easiest people to be funny with than I've ever met.'
