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Daily Record
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
ITV bosses reveal future of The Assembly and fans will be thrilled
The Assembly became an instant hit with fans after its first series but ITV bosses have already made up their minds on its future Jade Thirwall says she 'resents' being asked about pregnancy ITV has confirmed the future of The Assembly, and it's a cause for celebration among fans. The hit series is officially returning for an extended second series following its stellar reception from audiences and critics alike. Dubbed by enthusiasts as "the best interview show", the first series captivated viewers with high-profile guests like Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall, EastEnders icon Danny Dyer, Doctor Who's David Tennant, and Sky Sports' Gary Lineker, who all bravely endured a no-holds-barred "ask me anything" interview format. A remarkable panel of autistic or neurodivergent interviewers, who won over the hearts of the nation, will be back to challenge a fresh line-up of celebrities with their unfiltered and candid questions. ITV has made it clear that the ethos of season two will remain unchanged; there are no forbidden questions and no taboo topics. While the identities of the six new celebrities who will appear in the upcoming season remain under wraps, and an official release date has yet to be announced, one thing is certain—viewers can look forward to an extra episode. The Mirror reports that this special instalment, The Assembly: Unseen, promises to reveal all the intriguing snippets from the celebrity interviews that didn't make the initial cut. Discussing the eagerly anticipated return of the show, ITV's Director of Entertainment and Daytime Commissioning, Katie Rawcliffe, expressed: "This really is ITV entertainment at its best: warm, funny, revealing and just that little bit mischievous." She further added: "We've got lots of ideas about which famous faces will join for series 2 and we're eager to see what we'll learn from the fantastic questions The Assembly will have." David Smyth, Entertainment Commissioning Editor at ITV, also shared his enthusiasm: "The response to series 1 was thrilling and completely deserved for this fantastic cast and crew. There was no doubt in my mind that we needed to do more. I can't wait to see what questions The Assembly will put to our next group of bold celebrities and what their responses will be.." In the first series, an emotional moment unfolded when Jade Thirlwall, formerly of Little Mix, confessed she felt like she had "sold her soul" in pursuit of her music career. The endearing team of interviewers, who are either autistic or have learning disabilities, asked the singer a poignant question: if she ever felt as though she had "sold her soul" to achieve stardom. Clearly taken aback by the depth of the question, she replied: "You've trumped me. Maybe a little bit in the beginning. I was so young, and I just signed on the dotted line. "But as the years have gone by, I've learned more and more about the industry. I've been collecting - a bit like [Marvel superhero] Thanos with the stones - I've been collecting parts of my soul back as I've gained more creative freedom." It is due to air on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player in 2026.
Daily Record
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
TRNSMT star JADE expresses love for Scottish tipple following performance
TRNSMT 2025 ended on a high note on Sunday with former Little Mix star Jade Thirwall taking to the stage alongside headline act Snow Patrol. JADE thrilled the crowd at Glasgow Green over the weekend as she attended TRNSMT 2025. The hottest weekend of the year provided the perfect conditions for revellers who basked in record-breaking temperatures. Over the three days, temperatures peaked at 30C on Saturday, and continued into Sunday. The former Little Mix star sensationally stepped out onto the stage with a sweet nod to Scotland on day three, sporting a green tartan ensemble shirt-style dress. Taking to social media, the former X Factor star revealed her love for Scotland to the delight of fans. Posting a video of herself lounging backstage to the chorus of bagpipes playing in an audio track over the top. "Me," she captioned the video alongside a handshake emoji "Haggis + Irn Bru," hinting at her love for the two Scottish staples. "Can u play the bagpipes?," one fan asked as the singer jokingly jibed back "can u Keisha?" Another Scottish fan quipped, "haggis supper and a can of ib or you wurnae here," as JADE responded simply with "Aye." Her TikTok comments were flooded with praise from revellers who had watched her perform in Glasgow Green at the weekend. "Been counting down the days until you performed in Scotland again tonight was amazing thank you," chimed one fan. "Scotland LOVES you JADE," penned another fan. Someone else wrote, "Unreal at trnsmt yesterday!!!! hope you caught a haggis running about Glasgow Green." She also posted another TikTok to the Trainspotting hit Born Slippy by Underworld as she strutted in her tartan outfit, sending fans into a frenzy. Elsewhere, during her performance on Sunday JADE suffered a wardrobe malfunction amid the sizzling temperatures. She said: 'Oh my god it is hot. I know we've just got going, but if you don't mind I'm going to take myself stage right as my t**s are literally out 'There's a great bit of areola on show right now.' Thankfully one of her team quickly sewed her shirt back on properly and she was able to continue with her performance. She added: 'I'm so excited to be here in Glasgow. 'I haven't performed here for a few years. The last time I was here with Little Mix and it feels sometimes weird but very exciting and liberating to be here as a solo artist. I'll give you everything I have.'
Daily Mail
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
British LGBT Awards 2025 WINNERS: Jess Glynne proudly accepts trophy on behalf of girlfriend Alex Scott as the BBC Sports star is honoured alongside Jade Thirlwall, GK Barry and Steps' Ian H Watkins
Alex Scott and Jade Thirwall led the winner at the star-studded British LGBT Awards 2025 which was held at The Brewery in London on Friday evening. The glitzy bash, hosted by Scott Mills and Kemah Bob, saw Alex's pop star girlfriend Jess Glynne, 35, accept LGBTQ+ Public Figure award on behalf of the BBC Sports presenter. The couple made their red carpet debut at last years BRIT Awards, after keeping their relationship private for months, with later admitting that they chose to do so because they knew it was 'special'. Meanwhile Jade, was crowned Moet's Celebrity Ally of The Year in recognition of her support for queer rights and causes, just weeks after she led thousands of fans in an anti-JK Rowling chant. Also honoured were I'm A Celeb stars GK Barry and Richard Coles, whose sweet friendship on the show was named one of the year's most defining pieces of LGBTQ+ media. Steps star Ian H Watkins, 49, who shares nine-year-old twin sons Macsen and Cybi with ex Craig Ryder, was presented with the Special Recognition Award in honour of him using his platform to champion queer parenting. Iconic stage and screen actor Billy Porte r, 55, also nabbed his own Special Recognition trophy, while TV stars India Willoughby and Ella Morgan collected the first ever #StrongerTogether Award in honour of the tans community. Jade, who couldn't be present and accepted the gong via video link, told her gay fans how much she 'adorned' them, before cheekily thanking those who bought jockstraps from her merchandise collection. The singer raised eyebrows when she announced the range last year that also included a butt plug on a keychain and silicon-based lubricant. She said: 'Thank you, thank you, thank you, so so much for this award. It really does mean everything to me. I just want to say that from the bottom of my heart, I really do adore the LGBTQ+ community'. 'I know for a fact that I wouldn't be where I am now were it not for that community supporting me, and making me the best artist I can be, and the best ally that I can be'. Before quipping: 'And I would personally like to thank my gay fans especially for making my jock strap my best-selling merchandise piece - thank you so, so much'. Jade continued: 'But in all seriousness, I want you to know that my allyship is not transactional. It has always been incredibly important to me, for many years now, to be the best ally I can be, and show up for the community time and time again'. 'And I do feel like at this time more than ever, it really is crucial for allies to speak up, stand up and show support for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly the trans community'. Before adding: 'I'm really sorry that I can't be there tonight, I'm genuinely gutted. But I just want to say congratulations to all of the winners tonight and you have my oath, for eternity, that I will constantly strive to be the ally that you deserve'. She posed proudly with the gong she accepted on behalf of her partner who was not present TV stars India Willoughby and Ella Morgan (pictured) collected the first ever #StrongerTogether Award in honour of the tans community. Jade is far from the first celebrity with a large LGBTQ+ following to release risqué merch. Following her 2020 dance-pop album Chromatica, Lady Gaga released a hot-pink jockstrap while Cambridge-born singer Charli XCX previously sold a sex paddle alongside a branded douche. For her latest album Brat, she sold a key on a necklace When asked about the X-rated merch, that coincided with the release of her fourth single Fantasy, Jade told Vogue: 'I'm collaborating with a friend of mine, Samuel Douek, on a kind of Fantasy bundle package with some of his products and some of mine. It's fun getting to do stuff like that.' Douek is a filmmaker as well as the owner of CBD-based lubricant brand Howl - a product which features in Jade's collection. She continued: 'Obviously, in Little Mix, there was kind of a ceiling on how far we could push things with our demographic and fan base. 'So I'm excited for my own stuff to have that same element of fun and empowerment, but in my own way as a 31-year-old woman.' As well as the X-rated bundle, fans can buy a series of coloured bandanas - which are typically used as a visual shorthand for the LGBTQ+ community to discreetly signal sexual preference. Sarah Garrett MBE, Founder of the British LGBT Awards said: 'This year's ceremony felt more important than ever. At a time when our community is facing increasing challenges and adversity, it was vital to come together to celebrate each other and embrace that wonderful sense of collective joy'. 'Honouring the trans community with the first-ever #StrongerTogether Award was a very meaningful moment, and a reminder that inclusion must be at the heart of everything we do. The British LGBT Awards exists to uplift, empower and recognise those creating real change - tonight was a powerful reflection of that mission'. Kelvin Anderson, Chair of LGBTQ+ at Tesco colleague network said: 'We are delighted to once again be a headline partner of the British LGBT Awards in 2025. At Tesco we Stand Proud Together to support our LGBTQ+ colleagues and customers across the country all year round and the awards help to elevate the voices and achievements of the wonderful LGBTQ+ community and its allies'. Before adding: 'We want all our LGBTQ+ colleagues to feel like they belong and can thrive at Tesco and the awards are just one of the ways we can show our support. Earlier this month Jade was performing at Mighty Hoopla in London when she sang one of her new songs FUFN (F*** You For Now) - using it to take aim at the Harry Potter author. 'Transphobes,' JADE shouted, as the crowd replied: 'F*** you'. She then turned attention to the writer, yelling ' JK Rowlin g' to which the crowd chanted again: 'F*** you'. A festival-goer shared the clip online with the caption: 'Jade, the legend you are!!!' JK has denied being transphobic, but she previously said she would 'happily' go to jail for misgendering a trans person rather than referring to them by their preferred pronouns. She is also using the new Harry Potter series to fund organisations dedicated to removing trans rights , with her 'Women's Fund' website saying it will offer financial support to those fighting trans inclusion 'in the workplace, in public life, and in protected female spaces'. The author made her first controversial comments about trans people six years ago, and has long claimed their inclusion in spaces such as bathrooms is a threat to women.
Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Jade Thirwall drops huge hint that Little Mix are set to reunite as she performs at Radio 1's Big Weekend
The pop star gushed over her band as she took to the stage on Sunday BACK TOGETHER Jade Thirwall drops huge hint that Little Mix are set to reunite as she performs at Radio 1's Big Weekend Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JADE Thirwall has dropped a major hint that Little Mix are set to reunite as she performed at Radio 1's Big Weekend. The group - made up of Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock - went their separate ways after wrapping their Confetti tour in May 2022. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Jade Thirwall has dropped a major hint that Little Mix are reuniting soon Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 The songstress told fans at Radio 1's Weekend that the group is only on a 'hiatus' Credit: Getty 5 Jade gushed over her band and confirmed that they've not 'broken up' Credit: The Mega Agency But now Jade, 32, teased that the group, which shot to fame on X Factor in 2011, is set for a big reunion. The pop star took to the stage in Liverpool on Sunday and belted out Little Mix's hit 2018 track Wasabi. As she sang the famous line, "I bet they gonna break up", Jade confirmed that the band are only on "hiatus". The songstress shouted: "It's a hiatus!" Jade went on to perform a medley of Little Mix songs including Sweet Melody, Shout Out To My Ex, Woman Like Me and Touch. The Angel Of My Dreams singer then praised her bandmates - saying she "wouldn't be here" without them. Jade said: "Guys do you remember I was in a girl band, oh gosh you're still going, I just want to say I love the Little Mix girls with all my heart. "I'm so so grateful to the girls. If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be here today on my own. So shout out Little Mix!" Jade told fans when she took to the stage that she was hoping to make this performance extra special because it was her first solo gig. Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock reveals she's split from record label after they were 'disappointed' over solo success She told festival-goers: "Liverpool how we feeling tonight, guys I forgot what this feels like its been so long. "This is my first ever solo show. I promise I wouldn't want to be anywhere else or with anyone else tonight, wow this is incredible. "OK because it is my first show I want it to be extra special and a night I'll never forget." She also performed her new single FUFN (F*** You For Now), as well as a brand new track and a cover of Madonna's hit Frozen. Jade released her debut single to critical acclaim in July last year and it reached number seven in the UK Singles Chart. She previously promised fans will get a Little Mix reunion 'at some point'. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Jade said: 'I'd never close that door, I think what we had was so special. I'm sure there will be a reunion, at some point in our lives. "Maybe we'll finally do a North American tour when the reunion comes round.' Little Mix, originally a four-piece until Jesy Nelson quit the group in 2020, were formed on The X Factor in 2011. After winning the show they went on to become the third best-selling girl group of all time, shifting an estimated 75 million records worldwide. 5 Jade previously promised fans will get a Little Mix reunion 'at some point' Credit: Getty
