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Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Stalker who left Heart DJ feeling 'unsafe and paranoid' after bombarding her with letters, emails and gifts is spared jail
A 'delusional' stalker who left a radio DJ feeling 'unsafe and paranoid' by bombarding her with letters, emails and gifts has been spared jail. Keaton Adams turned up at the Heart radio studios in Leicester Square in Central London in January this year to look for presenter Katrina Ridley. The 51-year-old persistently tried to contact the presenter between November 1, 2024 and February 20 2025, believing that he was in a relationship with her. Westminster Magistrates' Court heard that in December he sent 60 messages, some of which were 'delusional in nature', in just three hours. One message sent to the radio station read: 'I'm going to say goodnight now baby girl... I love you always.' Adams contacted Ms Ridley on her personal email, wrote about her having 'spyware' at his home and said they were going to get married in Australia, the court heard. In December 2024, he sent coffee mugs to the studio with 'I will always love you' printed on them. Keaton Adams turned up at the Heart radio studios in Leicester Square, pictured, in Central London in January this year to look for the presenter Ms Ridley said in her victim impact statement that the stalking had 'a huge impact' on her life, leaving her feeling 'unsafe and paranoid' and unable to use public transport. Adams had pleaded guilty to one count of stalking involving serious alarm or distress. He was jailed for 16 weeks, suspended for 18 months. A restraining order was put in place, banning Adams from contacting Ms Ridley or her colleagues and from visiting Leicester Square.
BBC News
27-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Man from Surrey who stalked Katrina Ridley spared prison
A stalker from Surrey who left a radio DJ feeling "unsafe and paranoid" by repeatedly sending her letters, emails and gifts has been spared Adams, from Englefield Green, even went to the Heart radio studio in Leicester Square, London, in January this year asking to see presenter Katrina Magistrates' Court heard on Tuesday that Adams, 51, persistently tried to contact Ms Ridley between 1 November and 20 February, claiming he was in a relationship with pleaded guilty to one count of stalking involving serious alarm or distress and was given a 16-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months. In December, 60 messages, some of which were "delusional in nature", were sent in just three hours, prosecutors message sent to the radio station read: "I'm going to say goodnight now baby girl…I love you always."Adams also contacted Ms Ridley on her personal email, wrote about her having "spyware" at his home and said they were going to get married in December 2024, he sent coffee mugs to the studio with "I will always love you" printed on Ridley said in her victim impact statement that the stalking had "a huge impact" on her life, leaving her feeling "unsafe and paranoid" and unable to use public transport.A restraining order has been put in place, banning Adams from contacting Ms Ridley or her colleagues and from visiting Leicester Square.
Wales Online
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Strictly's Karen Hauer addresses show future after swipe at co-stars over complaints
Strictly's Karen Hauer addresses show future after swipe at co-stars over complaints Strictly Come Dancing's longest-serving female professional dancer Karen Hauer shared what she doesn't like about some of her co-stars, as she prepares for her fourteenth series Strictly's Karen Hauer is keen for a role on the judging panel Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer says she is keen to get a job on the judging panel, following 13 years on the show. The 43-year-old is the BBC programme's longest-serving professional dancer of the current line-up, having joined in 2012. While she will be back on the dance floor for her fourteenth series this year, Karen admits she's been eyeing up other roles. In particular, she is keen to give critique to her co-stars alongside current judges; Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood. Quizzed on her future path, she shared: "I'd love to do a little bit of everything, you know, acting, hopefully, you never know, judging on Strictly. "You know, judging anywhere else in any other country in another language, I speak Spanish if anyone wants to take me," she added, laughing. Article continues below "Who knows? Writing a book, doing stuff, and also being with the community, being with people, helping children dance and helping adults dance and discover themselves from the inside." Strictly's Karen Hauer with her 2024 partner Paul Merson Quizzed further on a potential job on the judging panel by Paul C Brunson, she added: "Someone has to leave first, that's not happening," before joking: "Just put an extra chair for me." Discussing the competitive nature on the show, Karen said she tries her hardest to get the best out of her celebrity dance partners, whether they can dance or not. Just some of her dance partners have included; comedian Chris Ramsey, chef Simon Rimmer, Heart Radio's Mark Wright, and more recently, former footballer Paul Merson. Karen is yet to win the main competition, though has won a Children in Need special of Strictly with athlete Lutalo Muhammad. On whether anyone plays dirty behind-the-scenes, the professional dancer said this wasn't the case, though took issue with those who "complain a lot". Strictly's Karen Hauer took a swipe at co-stars who 'complain a lot' She shared on Paul's We Need To Talk podcast: "I'm like, ugh, stop complaining, you know, it is what it is, it's a show, it's a show! "You don't talk back to the judges, they're doing their job. Listen, don't get me wrong, there's times where I'm like, what did you just say back to me? "Like, keep it in Karen, don't let that New Yorker out, smile just smile, it's a show, it's entertainment, don't take anything personally because that's when it starts hurting." For the upcoming 2025 series, Karen returns to the dance floor alongside; reigning champion Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Amy Dowden, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Aljaž Škorjanec, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola. Article continues below Earlier this year, the BBC announced that two brand new professional dancers will also be revealed closer to the return of the show, as will the new line-up of celebrities hoping to win the Glitterball trophy.
Wales Online
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Jamie Theakston in tears as he talks of cancer struggle
Jamie Theakston in tears as he talks of cancer struggle Jamie Theakston has emotionally opened up about his battle with laryngeal cancer, as he told Davina McCall of the 'huge shock' he felt upon receiving the diagnosis Jamie Theakston (Image: Alan Chapman/) Jamie Theakston has candidly revealed his struggle with laryngeal cancer in a heartfelt conversation with Davina McCall. The broadcaster from Heart Radio, at 54, was diagnosed with an aggressive variety of the disease last September, having initially thought his persisting sore throat was nothing serious. Miraculously, Jamie has successfully beaten cancer, following multiple operations to extract a malignant growth from his vocal cords. Yet, during a recent episode of the Begin Again podcast, he reflected on how stark and unexpected the diagnosis was amidst plans for a family vacation. Searching for words, he described the moment: "So, when I got my cancer diagnosis, it came as such a huge shock to me because it was so surprising, like there was no... it just came as such a broadside because... so, I'd had this sore throat for a while, and we were about to go on holiday. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . "We're going to, we're off to Japan. In fact, I think we were meant to be flying to Japan that day and my wife said, 'You should go and see someone before we go, just to get some antibiotic to clear up your throat'." In a turn of events, Jamie sought advice from a specialist who, despite being 'lovely', possessed what Jamie felt was the 'worst bedside manner of any doctor' he had encountered. Upon examining Jamie's throat, the doctor instantly suggested cancer as the likely cause, propelling Jamie into a series of tests and scans. A few hours after the examinations, the radio DJ went ahead with his holiday plans while waiting for the results. Despite having a splendid time, he chose not to divulge his situation to his family, bearing the burden in silence for a fortnight. "I didn't tell anyone," he confided."...At that stage, I thought, well, it might not be cancer. So, there's no point really in saying." Article continues below The truth eventually came to light when Jamie received his biopsy results, confirming the presence of early-stage cancer. He returned home to share the grave news with his wife, Sophie Siegle, who was left in deep distress. With emotion clear in his voice, Jamie recounted: "My mum had died of cancer about a year before. And so my youngest son, he was with me when I was told my mum had died from cancer, knew that you could die. And so, I told him that it was going to be fine and that he had nothing to worry about, and that was the hardest part." Post-diagnosis, Jamie had surgery at the Princess Grace Hospital in Central London which was initially deemed successful, but doubts lingered over whether all the cancer had been excised. Now 54, the DJ faced further tribulations with a second operation complicated by scar tissue impacting his vocal cords. A third procedure was contemplated, though doctors warned they were verging on 'dangerously close' to a point where Jamie might lose his ability to speak permanently. He remarked: "And so, that had now gone from being, I've got cancer that I should be able to live with to a situation where they've gone, well, 'We're now dangerously close to you not being able to talk,' which is new. I was like, wow, I hadn't really factored that into the whole equation." Thankfully, Jamie's voice remains unharmed, and he celebrated his return to Heart Radio Breakfast, where he teams up with Amanda Holden, this January. Article continues below Upon his return, he informed his audience: "Today is the four-month anniversary of my cancer diagnosis. So it's been four months, and I'm fed up with hospitals and operations, and it's just wonderful to be back, and I've got some news for you. Because I can tell you that as of today, I'm cancer free."
Daily Record
24-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'I was hours away' in heartbreaking health admission
The Clarkson's Farm star, 65, was rushed to hospital in October last year, where he underwent emergency heart surgery, after two stents were fitted to his blood vessels Jeremy Clarkson has disclosed that he was "hours away" from a potentially fatal heart attack before being rushed to hospital for an emergency procedure last year. The television host underwent surgery to have two stents inserted. The star of Clarkson's Farm recounted waking up feeling "clammy" with chest tightness and pins and needles in his left arm, reflecting on the incident as "scary looking back" at his close call with death last October. Speaking to the Telegraph, Jeremy said: "It wasn't a heart attack, but I was hours away from one." "All of the vessels feeding the heart with blood looked like something dangling from a cave in the Peak District. They were just ruined," reports Gloucestershire Live. "One of them was 90 per cent blocked. I didn't feel very well one morning. But everybody seems to agree it was the result of 60 years of really bad living, and of two weeks of ridiculous stress and no sleep." After experiencing these alarming symptoms, the 65 year old sought medical attention at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. An electrocardiogram (ECG), blood tests, and X-rays initially ruled out a heart attack. However, further examinations by doctors indicated that his condition was on the brink of rapid deterioration. As a consequence of this health scare, Jeremy has made significant changes to his lifestyle. Heeding medical advice, he has cut out processed foods and started exercising more frequently. One of his new activities includes playing pickleball, which is akin to tennis but played on a smaller court and involves using rackets or paddles. Jeremy Clarkson has reportedly taken up a 'mono diet ', sticking to a single food or a tight selection of eats for an extended period, although he hasn't given up on the occasional glass of rosé wine. This follows a humorous jab by Kaleb Cooper directed at Jeremy after feeling "being replaced" at the Diddly Squat farm. Since rising to fame on the initial three series of Clarkson's Farm, Kaleb has become quite the celebrity himself. Sharing his thoughts with Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston during their show on Heart Radio, Kaleb was asked to rate Jeremy's performance. Kaleb disclosed: "I'd say [with] 10 being the highest, probably a six." Embarking on an assessment of Jeremy's farm skills, Kaleb added: "When he first started, he was like a 0.4 and then now... I'd be unfair to say that he's not good at his job anymore, do you know what I mean?" He elaborated about Jeremy's abilities: "For example, he's really good with the pigs, he still can't put a tractor on a cultivator for example or any of that, but at the same time, you know, he's getting there slowly." With Kaleb on tour, Jeremy brought on board new farm worker Harriet Cowan. Fans welcomed the fourth instalment of Clarkson's Farm, which premiered on Amazon Prime on Friday, May 23.
