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Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Emmerdale star says she's estranged from family over inheritance from her dad
A former Emmerdale cast member spoke to Vanessa Feltz on her 5 talk show this week about inheritance, with Suzanne Shaw speaking about her late father's death in 2012 A former Emmerdale cast member has shared that they are estranged from some of their family following a "divide" over inheritance. The actor said this week that the apparent situation following the death of their father is "sad". Suzanne Shaw, now 43 - who played Eve Jenson on the ITV soap opera - lost her late father Vincent Crowshaw, who was 62, back in 2012. Vincent died just months after being diagnosed with a brain tumour earlier that same year. Now more than a decade on, Suzanne - who rose to fame as part of the group Hear'Say - has claimed that she inherited "nothing" from him following his death. She's suggested that most of the inheritance went to her step-mother. Suzanne mentioned her late father whilst a guest on 5 's Vanessa yesterday afternoon. It came during a discussion, led by host Vanessa Feltz, 63, over whether children should receive the same inheritance in the case of a parent dying. During the segment, Vanessa told her guests that she knows people who were "passed over" in a will. She said that it had been because they were perceived to be financially "set up for life," whereas their siblings were not. Speaking about those who didn't get the inheritance, Vanessa said: "It's not that they really needed the money. It was much more a feeling of being slapped in the face. A feeling of being sort of dealt a blow from beyond the grave." Suzanne, who previously said that "explanation is key" and encouraged "communication before it all happens," responded to host Vanessa by saying: "I went through it myself". She added: "My dad passed away, very sadly." She then shared that her father had separated from her mother, Janet Kish, and remarried prior to his death. Suzanne said: "[A] divided family. He remarried." Suzanne continued: "My brother got some inheritance but it was only his business that he inherited. And then my stepmum got all of it and it was meant to be split equally. She's now remarried. Everything's gone to her side of the family. I got nothing out of any of it. So I know what it feels like." Vanessa then asked Suzanne to explain how it feels. She responded: "It's like a slap in the face. It's like you weren't valued in that ... in that set-up. So, yeah, I know what it feels like. It's hard." Seemingly suggesting that she's now estranged from some of her family, Suzanne added: "But what it causes is then divide, and y'know we don't no longer speak to those people who were a big part of our lives and that's sad. That's sad in itself. So I think communication is a must in this situation." Vanessa airs weekdays on 5 from 12.30pm. The Macmillan Support Line offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. If you need to talk, call us on 0808 808 0000.
Daily Mirror
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Big Brother star to play Princess Diana in new musical in theatre debut
The drag queen won Celebrity Big Brother in 2019 after receiving 49 percent of the public vote and is now set to step into the shoes of royalty Celebrity Big Brother winner Courtney Act is set to make her UK theatre debut in the unexpected role of Princess Diana in a bold new musical. The production, which is called The Diana Mixtape, will have its world premiere at HERE at Outernet in London. It will be running in the English capital from 28 July to 10 August 2025, before transferring to The Lowry in Salford for a week-long run from 19 to 24 August. The show has been described as a hybrid of concert, biopic and musical. It was created, written, and directed by Christopher D. Clegg, and reimagines the life and legacy of Princess Diana through a soundtrack of modern pop hits. The songs that will be used to lead the audience through Diana's major milestones were originally performed by artists including Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue. Courtney Act, whose real name is Shane Gilberto Jenek, will be one of five drag performers playing the People's Princess. Fellow RuPaul's Drag Race alumni Rosé and Priyanka will be joining Courtney on stage as Diana, alongside UK drag favourites Divina De Campo and Kitty Scott-Claus. Other members of the cast include The Greatest Showman star Keala Settle as Queen Elizabeth II, former Hear'Say singer Noel Sullivan as King Charles III, and Lucinda Lawrence as Queen Camilla. Courtney first came into the public eye as a finalist on Australian Idol in 2003, and went on to earn more global recognition on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 6, where she finished the series as the runner-up. But it was her 2018 win on Celebrity Big Brother UK with 49 percent of the public vote that made her a British household name. Courtney made headlines before even stepping foot in the Big Brother house, thanks to a memorable wardrobe malfunction where her skirt fall off during her grand entrance, exposing the drag star's bits. Thankfully, this only boosted her popularity, as Little Mix star Jade dubbed it "iconic". While on the reality show, Courtney won audiences over with her bubbly personality while advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, and also formed a close and slightly flirty friendship with The Apprentice star Andrew Brady. When asked about their relationship after the Channel 5 show ended, she shared: "The thing I love about Andrew is that he's so comfortable with everything and everyone... not caring about what anyone in the house thinks... I love and respect him. The thing that I really did respect was that we both had that understanding." After winning Celebrity Big Brother, the drag queen described the experience of coming in top place as "very surreal". She also gushed: "It's amazing to think that the public chose me – I guess it's validation in the things that I believe in." Now Courtney is prepared to step into the shoes of royalty for the first time, and will be joining the show alongside a creative team led by musical director Matthew Harvey, choreographer Taz Hoesli, costume designer River Smith, and lighting designer Toby P. Darvill. The show's dramaturg is Geri Allen, with wigs by River Medway and video design by Adam Nightingale.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kym Marsh is seen departing the Coronation Street studios following fan speculation she is returning to show
Kym Marsh was seen leaving the Coronation Street studios in Manchester on Wednesday following fan speculation she might return to the show. The actress, 48, cut a casual figure in a grey hoodie and black leggings as she departed the building alongside a male pal. The former Hear'Say star wrapped up in a black padded coat and completed her outfit with a pair of white trainers. Kym played Michelle Connor on Coronation Street from 2006 to 2019, winning the British Soap Award for Best Newcomcer for the role. However, a source close to the show told us Kym has no plans to return to the soap for the time being. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The actress, 48, cut a casual figure in a grey hoodie and black leggings as she departed the building alongside a male pal Speaking to The Sun earlier this year, Kym fuelled rumours she could return to Coronation Street soon, saying she was open to a return. She said: 'I'd never say never to going back as I absolutely adore Coronation Street and I had some of my best years there. 'I learned so much on that show and I made so many friends. But I left to kind of pursue other projects and I'm still in the middle of doing that, but, maybe one day!' Michelle left the Cobbles in 2019 after discovering that her fiancé, Robert Preston, had fathered a child with Vicky Jefferies. She teamed up with Vicky to scam Robert out of the Bistro, a business they co-owned and then sold it to a mystery buyer, only to be horrified when she learned the new owner was Ray Crosby, a sleazy businessman who had previously made unwanted advances toward her. Devastated and furious, Michelle trashed the Bistro in a fit of rage before being stopped by Carla Connor. After saying emotional goodbyes to her family, including her sons Ryan and Ali, and warning them about Ray, Michelle left Weatherfield in a taxi to start a new life in Ireland with her parents. It comes after Coronation Street and Emmerdale's boss quit after 27 years with ITV. The broadcaster announced this month that Managing Director of Continuing Drama and Head of ITV in the North John Whiston is stepping down from his role at the end of the month to enjoy his retirement. With 40 years in the television industry and 27 with the channel, he is going to be missed after working on programmes such as The Chase, Vera and Heartbeat, and currently oversees the soaps. Iain MacLeod and Matt Cleary will take over the role from Jon. Announcing the news, John said: 'I've always said I've got the best job in TV. I used to say it privately in case ITV stopped paying me. 'It has been nothing short of an honour, as well as a blast, to work on the soaps this last decade or so. 'We've had joy, we've had fun and we've had seasons in the sun. 'We've also had misery and mayhem. We've had motorway crashes, tram crashes and floods. 'We've had stories which have squeezed your heart till tears came out of your eyes. 'And we've covered pretty much anything and everything that people have to face in their own lives and we've done that with care and humanity. 'And all that is down to the 600 or so people - the writers, crew, cast and editorial – who have kept the show on air and at an incredible quality day in day out. 'And it's them who have made my job ridiculously easy. Just don't tell ITV. 'With the appointment of Iain MacLeod as Creative Director and Matt Cleary as Chief Operating Officer and with fantastic stories in place for the move to five episodes a week next January, and a never-before-seen mega mash-up between the two shows, the future for our ITV Soaps is set fair. 'So it's the right time to leave and for me just to say thank you… to colleagues, to ITV and to our loyal, appreciative audience.' ain, who is currently Executive Producer for Continuing Drama, will be promoted to Creative Director. He will take on all the editorial responsibility for creating the two popular soaps.
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kym Marsh shares poignant post as she continues to move on from latest heartache
Singer-turned-actress Kym Marsh took to her social media platform to share a message of support to her close friend and to pay tribute to a special person in her life Former Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh paid tribute to an important person in her life as she continues to move on from her former toyboy partner. The singer, 48, shared her support of her friend, who ran a 10k race on Saturday for Mind charity. She uploaded a snap of her holding a banner which read: "Go Olliver's Army." Kym explained how her friend had took part in the run "in memory of her wonderful son Olliver". The star then pleaded with her followers to donate to the cause. She also shared the link to the fundraiser on her post. It comes after the 48-year-old singer-turned-actress took to her Instagram to share a heartfelt message hours earlier. On her Stories, the former Hear'Say singer paid tribute to her dad, who died in January last year. The 78-year-old died after a long battle with prostate cancer. Kym simply shared an image of her late dad sitting on a wall with yachts in the background. She captioned her post "Miss you dad," followed by six crying emoji faces. Kym is currently on stage performing Abigail's Party. She described it as "such a pleasure" to be part of the productions on Monday. Taking to her Instagram grid, she told followers to come and see the show before it disappears. Sharing backstage images from the performances, as well as action shots, Kym wrote: "Can't believe we finish on Saturday!! Only 5 more shows left! It's been such a pleasure to get to work every day with this wonderful bunch!!! Oh how I will miss it when it's over! "If you haven't been to see us yet, make sure you get yourselves down before it's too late! Tickets on sale for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Follow the link in my bio!" Last month Kym admitted she will never marry again after splitting up from her toyboy boyfriend earlier this year. Kym who has been married three times, met actor, Samuel, after she split up from her third husband, Scott Ratcliff. Fans thought the 29-year-old, who is the same age as Kym's eldest child, David Cunliffe, may propose, but the romance wasn't to last. And now it's all over, Kym insists she will never walk down the aisle again. Speaking to the Independent about her future plans, Kym said it's a case of "three strikes and I'm out". Before she married soldier, Scott, Kym had been dating fellow soap star, Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas. The pair married in 2012, but they sadly split up just two years later. Prior to that she had walked down the aisle with EastEnders star, Jack Ryder. The pair had met in a canteen at the BBC when he was working on the soap and Kym was making an appearance on Top Of The Pops with her pop group Hear'Say. Just a year later, in 2002, the duo decided to tie the knot, with them saying their 'I do's' in front of their friends at St. Alban's Parish Church. The marriage lasted for six years, before it was revealed in March 2008 that they had separated and were to divorce. Over a year later, the couple finally announced their official separation had been finalised.
Daily Mirror
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Popstars winners Hear'Say today - from Dancing On Ice champ to Coronation Street
Hear'Say were the original reality TV pop band who shot to fame when they won the reality show Popstars in 2001 with hit single Pure and Simple, but where are they now? Hear'Say catapulted to stardom in 2001 after clinching victory in the popular singing contest Popstars, but have since gone their separate ways. Back in 2000, thousands of aspiring singers flocked to auditions for ITV's talent show, Popstars. The hopefuls were evaluated by Nigel Lythgoe, Paul Adam and Nicki Chapman, who had previously worked with the Spice Girls. The five selected vocalists formed Hear'Say, while the five runners-up went on to create the band Liberty X. The pop group's achievements set the stage for success for its members - Danny Foster, Myleene Klass, Kym Marsh, Suzanne Shaw and Noel Sullivan. During their time together, they dominated the charts with their hit single Pure and Simple and their album titled Popstars – both the single and the album secured the number one spots at the time. 2001 saw the band achieve so much, going from strength to strength and garnering an impressive fan base. Due to Kym's unwavering popularity, she fast became the most famous member - which was partly down to the fact that she was dating EastEnders ' actor Jack Ryder at the time. Everything fell apart for the band when Kym announced she was leaving in 2002 – but what have the Hear'Say members been up to since they went their separate ways? Kym Marsh As we discovered earlier on, Kym left the band in 2002 to 'pursue solo ventures' – but she later revealed that not all was what it seemed. Rumours have often swirled around whether or not there were feuds among the bandmates, and apparently, this was the case. Kym apparently clashed with Myleene Klass and Noel Sullivan – which is part of the reason the band split. Jumping ship from music to acting, Kym moved to the cobbled streets and joined the cast of Coronation Street in 2006. Fans will remember the brunette beauty joining the soap as Michelle Connor, where she was a part of some huge storylines. She ended up staying in the soap for 13 years and announced her departure in 2019. Myleene Klass Mylene is another successful former member of Hear'Say and has gone on to have a glowing career since the band broke up. One year after the band split, she signed a five-album deal with Universal Classics and Jazz, with a classical music album being released a year later in 2003. She's had number ones and number twos in the UK chart – going from strength-to-strength as a classical music artist. Myleene has also had a glowing career on TV and has often popped up on our screens. Most will remember the stunning brunette star for appearing on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here in 2006 – yes, she was responsible for the slew of iconic shower scenes! In 2010, she also hosted Popstar to Operastar – keeping her work within the realm of her classical music expertise. And you may recognise her dulcet tones from presenting her own radio show on Smooth Radio. Suzanne Shaw Suzanne Shaw was just 21 when Hear'Say split, but this didn't prevent her from making a name for herself and hitting the big time. She went on to perform on the West End and was the narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat in 2005. After that, she starred as Janet in The Rocky Horror Show national tour. A couple of years after her theatre stin,t she went on to star in The Bill in 2007. Fans of the band or those who love the soaps might recognise her from her role of Eve Birch in Emmerdale, or from when she won Dancing on Ice in 2008. More recently,y she's dipped her toe into panto and in 2021 she played Belle in Beauty and the Beast at Chesterfield's Pomegranate Theatre. Danny Foster Danny Foster hasn't really stayed in the public eye since the breakdown of the super band, but he's doing pretty well. He's thought to still be singing, while in the band, Danny Foster & The Big Soul Corporation, which has a focus on performing Motown songs. His dream of making it big has never gone away though and in 2013 he auditioned for The Voice but sadly didn't make it through. Danny's social media presence is very low-key, and he has just under 4K followers on Instagram. Posting snippets of his life with wife Victoria Goddard, Danny appears to be incredibly spiritual and his bio says he's, "on a mission - creating life of well-being" along with "spreading love". Noel Sullivan Noel Sullivan is a Welsh singer and actor who has gone on to have a brilliant career since his stint in the band and its subsequent downfall. Like Suzanne, he has gone on to star in many stage productions, including Fame and as Danny in Grease on the West End. In 2010, he appeared in the hit rom-com TV series Gavin and Stacey. Noel announced he got hitched in 2017 to his husband James.
