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The Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Fred Siriex dealt major blow as huge TV show axed after two series
Rod McPhee, TV Editor Published: Invalid Date, There may have been an appetite for Fred Sirieix and Emma Willis' jet-setting food show The World Cook – but fans aren't getting another helping. The series, which filmed across locations including Majorca, Italy and Mexico, has been shelved with no plans for a return on Prime Video. 6 Show execs opted not to renew the programme for a third season, despite it pulling in a steady stream of viewers since its launch in 2022. A source told me: 'Fans loved watching Emma and Fred on The World Cook and will be gutted it won't be back any time soon. 'It was a major show for both hosts, too, as it was their first foray into presenting for a global streaming channel, with the series going out around the world. It had a great run and everyone who worked on the show was pleased with it, but it felt like it had naturally come to the end of its course.' A spokesperson for the show added: 'Whilst there are currently no plans to begin filming a third series of The World Cook this year, new audiences can still discover the series on Prime Video and fans can revisit and enjoy the episodes released so far.' The telly competition, produced in collaboration with travel firm TUI, saw cooks from 16 nations take on head-to-head kitchen challenges. A likely blow Contestants were then jetted all around the globe to prepare local food from each destination. Although losing the show will likely be a blow, Emma has a second series of Love Is Blind: UK lined up for Netflix, alongside Busted star hubby Matt Willis, and will be back for Cooking With The Stars and The Voice UK. Meanwhile, Fred recently flew solo hosting Tour De Fred on ITV, after his Road Trip series with Gino D'Acampo and Gordon Ramsay was axed. Jezza in a jam - again He famously got himself jammed into a Formula 1 racing car on The Grand Tour - now Jeremy Clarkson 's come unstuck again. The petrolhead turned agriculturalist sees himself getting jammed between a fence and a livestock transporter in the new series of Clarkson's Farm. 6 6 The fourth outing of the Prime Video show sees him juggling his usual day job with trying to open a pub. But first he had the problem of some troubling pigs to solve and that required him to get into their pen - which proves a bit of a problem. Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence on sexy new farmhand Harriet as he confirms 'replaced' Kaleb Cooper's future on show Fortunately after a couple of deep breaths and mighty heave ho Jeremy manages to free himself but not before he gives his sidekick Kaleb Cooper a good laugh. And as viewers will witness when the show returns on May 23, it turns out to be the least of his worries. Op scare Ran's TV return Ranvir Singh is set to return to TV screens today after being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery on a ruptured appendix. The presenter and former Strictly star has shocked colleagues with plans to get back to ITV's Good Morning Britain so soon after her op. Susanna Reid, Andi Peters and weather girl Laura Tobin have been keeping in constant contact with the host since her health scare earlier this month. Ranvir has confirmed she was whisked into theatre after battling 'stomach ache'. She revealed: 'I had a ruptured appendix and had urgent surgery at midnight', adding: 'I'm sore and shuffling around.' The star is expected to reveal all about her emergency procedure when she returns to the GMB sofa. Great to have you back, Ranvir. Lorraine Kelly returns to screens today after her recent surgery. She will be joined live on air by Dr Hilary Jones for the episode on ITV to talk all things women's health and shed light on the importance of ovarian health and overcoming female cancers. It airs at 9am on ITV1. Chloe digs into dating Love Island star Chloe Burrows will front a new documentary on dating, as the Channel 4 digital-first series Untold returns. Chloe, who took part in the ITV2 dating show in 2021, will investigate why young people are ditching apps and ask if in-person dating is the key to forming lasting love. 6 She will test the theory by heading on dates, meet experts and explore the dangers of apps. In another episode of Untold, Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens will investigate sextortion – also known as sexual blackmail – the most prevalent form of image abuse in the UK. He will meet with people convicted of this crime before putting himself at risk of sextortion in a bid to track down a blackmailer. The series returns on June 4. Clare's a telly Traitor It didn't take Clare Balding long to commit an act of betrayal on Celebrity Traitors – by defying an order not to talk to host Claudia Winkleman. The sports presenter – who has just filmed the BBC One spin-off in the Scottish Highlands – revealed the pair were not supposed to chat before the cameras rolled. 6 But Clare admitted: 'We travelled up on the same plane. She [Claudia] sidled up to me and said, 'They've told me I'm not allowed to talk to you'. 'I said, 'They've told me the same'. I won't tell you exactly what she said as there are children here, but anyway, she said, 'Stuff that!'. 'She's great, and there are some terrific missions in it. I mean, the production values…. It's going to be great telly, I promise you.' Clare added of the series, which is expected to air later this year: 'It is the most intense sort of obsessive experience. 'You get so into it.' One week after picking up a TV Bafta for her BBC comedy series Alma's Not Normal, actress Sophie Willan has revealed she's expecting a baby. The Bolton born star confirmed she was pregnant last night (Sun) and said: 'Plot having a baby boy. Coming November 2025.' Sara misses her 9-5 She recently revealed she was taking a step back from Dragons' Den to focus on her businesses. Now Sara Davies has revealed it's not just being a CEO that pushed her to say goodbye to her seat alongside Touker Suleyman, Steven Bartlett, Deborah Meaden and Peter Jones on the BBC One series. She revealed that she is also keen to spend more time at home. 6 Sara told me: 'My kids are getting to the age where they need me at home more – I can't be travelling as much, so I wouldn't mind doing my nine to five, eight to six! They need me even more now, so it's good to be at home when I can.' Dragons' Den will return later this year.
Daily Mirror
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
‘I've been in therapy for years - here's 13 reasons why you need it'
Emma and Matt Willis have long reaped the benefits of the therapist's office. Now, they're bringing that same healing to the small screen in their new BBC One show. After wrapping Love Is Blind UK, the pair return in Change Your Mind, Change Your Life - a four-part series hosted by Emma Willis and her hubby, former Busted star Matt Willis, alongside four of Britain's top-rated therapists. It's packed with raw moments and real tools. The show's participants confront every demon - grief, anxiety, self-doubt - as they step into their healing journey. No dazzling lights, no filters, just the messy, brave work of getting better. The new series champions therapy as a tool for transformation. And as someone who's seen eight therapists in twenty years, I can confirm: therapy isn't just helpful - it's life-saving. Here's why. We check in with GPs when our bodies feel off - why not do the same for our minds? These days, I see my therapist after tough days or overstimulating city trips. It's routine care for my mental health and just as necessary. Talking helps, but therapy goes further. It gives you frameworks. Strategies. My current therapist had me create a trauma timeline and even assigned reading - because healing requires structure, not just venting. I was misdiagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) by a specialist who'd only seen me once. My current therapist, Jamie, worked with me consistently, challenging that label and eventually helping me get properly diagnosed with C-PTSD and high-functioning autism. BPD came with a mountain of stigma. People treated me like I was dangerous or manipulative. Therapy helped me unlearn the shame and advocate for a rediagnosis that finally made sense. I was abused in every way a child can be. That left deep wounds - and deeper confusion. Therapy helped me name what happened, and finally separate my identity from my trauma. As a teen, I was emotionally explosive. I lashed out at everyone - parents, teachers, friends. Therapy taught me how to regulate my emotions rather than drown in them. Before therapy, I couldn't hold down friendships or romantic connections. Intimacy was terrifying. Now, my relationships are grounded, honest and drama-free. (Well, mostly.) I used to think saying 'no' meant I was mean. Now, I know that boundaries are kindness in disguise - and therapy helped me find the language and courage to set them. I used to fall apart after every breakup. Therapy gave me coping strategies, self-soothing tools, and perspective. Now, I survive endings without losing myself. My trauma taught me I deserved pain. Therapy taught me I didn't. That I am not what happened to me. That I am allowed peace and softness. Even love. Under the wrong label, I was medicated into numbness - Xanax, escitalopram, even antipsychotics. Therapy helped me find what actually worked: a low dose of sertraline, some mediation and a lot less shame. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. These days, I attend semi-regularly, even during the good times. It keeps me grounded and self-aware. Quite literally. I checked myself into a psych hospital at 19, desperate for help. Without therapy, I wouldn't be here - not as myself anyway. Therapy gave me back my life. And if it's made me 'crazy,' I'll take crazy over numb any day.
Daily Mirror
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Emma Willis wows in red carpet return with husband Matt after heart surgery
Love Is Blind UK presenter Emma Willis made her first major public appearance since undergoing heart surgery to correct a congenital heart condition TV presenter Emma Willis dazzled on the red carpet last night, making a glamorous comeback in her first public outing since undergoing heart surgery. The Love Is Blind UK host, 49, arrived at a star-studded event arm in arm with her husband Matt Willis, looking radiant in a tailored red jumpsuit and stylish leopard print heels. Emma and Busted singer Matt, 42, were all smiles as they attended the British Vogue and Netflix BAFTA TV party in London. The couple looked delighted as they held hands, making their way into the venue. The happy couple's date night also served as Matt's birthday celebration. On Wednesday night, Emma shared a snap of herself and her husband on the way to the swanky event on her Instagram Stories, captioning it: "Happy birthday to my beauty. I bagged a good 'un." Earlier in the day, the mum-of-three shared a snap of herself kissing Matt on her main grid. She wrote alongside the sweet update: "Happy day of your birth babe… in this life time, and every other, I would/will find you… @mattjwillis." Emma and Matt's big night out marked The Voice presenter's first major public appearance since having heart surgery to fix a congenital condition - a hole in her heart that had remained undetected for almost 50 years. In April, Emma revealed she had undergone an operation after a "hole" in her heart was discovered. The former host of Big Brother, 49, was treated at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London and said her husband "never left my side". Announcing the health news, she shared a selection of photos to her Instagram, including one of her in a hospital bed with wires attached to her chest. She wrote: "A big humongous THANK YOU to the team at the Royal Brompton Hospital for their care and support. "A few weeks ago, I had keyhole heart surgery, which feels very strange to write, and even stranger when I say it out loud. From investigations last year, to diagnosis and then surgery, they were absolutely incredible. As was @mattjwillis who never left my side. "Turns out, I've been pottering around for 48 years blissfully unaware I had a hole in my heart isn't it bonkers what's happening in our bodies that we have no idea about… "What blows my mind even more is the wonders of modern medicine, and the spectacular people that save, fix and help us every single day." She also thanked her surgeon, who "was recommended as 'a spectacular pair of hands'." Keyhole heart surgery, also called minimally invasive surgery or endoscopic surgery, is carried out through small incisions in the chest, and the technique has been pioneered at Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals, according to the Guy's And St Thomas' Specialist Care website. In 2024, Emma and her husband presented the show Swiped: The School That Banned Smartphones, which saw the couple stop using their smartphones for 21 days along with pupils at a school in Essex. She is also known for hosting The Voice UK, The Circle, and Love Is Blind: UK.
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Emma Willis looks amazing on the red carpet as she makes first public appearance after heart surgery
EMMA Willis made a stunning return to the spotlight last night as she showed up on the red carpet in her first public appearance after heart surgery. Emma, 49, arrived arm in arm with husband Matt as the couple attended a star-studded BAFTA event. 7 Emma Willis made a stunning return to the spotlight as she showed up on the red carpet Credit: Splash 7 Emma arrived arm in arm with husband Matt as the couple attended a star-studded BAFTA event Credit: Getty 7 It was her first public appearance after heart surgery Credit: Splash The TV personality was dressed in red wearing a tailored jumpsuit which she paired with some chic leopard heels. Alongside her The couple could be seen smiling and holding hands as they made there way into the venue. It marked her READ MORE ON EMMA WILLIS Although surgery and the physical recovery relatively smooth, for Emma the emotional journey proved more challenging. 'It's a bit of a head scramble when you find out something like that, that you've had something there your whole life, and you had no idea about it," she said. 'I'm a brilliant overthinker, and my mind will go in every possible direction and scenario, so going into something like surgery, I really got myself at it, I get really Fortunately, the keyhole procedure was done a month ago, which allowed her to avoid the long recovery that comes with open-heart surgery. Most read in TV She continued: 'It's been a smooth recovery, it's been much more of a psychological adjustment, because you don't have a wound that you can see. "The healing is all internal and you can't feel it. Netflix reveal future of Love Is Blind UK as Matt and Emma Willis update fans on series two 'It's getting your head around the fact that your heart has to learn how to work in a different way to how it's worked for nearly half a century.' Helping her navigate this emotional shift has been husband Matt. The Busted star, TV presenter and an outspoken mental health advocate has faced battles with addiction. 'Any kind of weirdness with it send you a bit panicky, but I've got a good little coach here on breath work and wellness,' she added. The former Big Brother presenter will also be making her return to TV as she is set to star in brand new BBC One show centred around mental health with her husband . Change Your Mind, Change Your Life with Matt and Emma Willis is set to air May 13. The four-part series will see the TV couple team up with therapists in the UK to help navigate life's modern challenges. Speaking about fronting their new series, Matt and Emma said: 'Therapy has played a huge role in both of our lives, not just individually but as a couple too. "It's given us the tools to understand ourselves and each other better, and we know firsthand how powerful that can be. "With this documentary series we'll hear from incredible experts and see what really happens in the therapy room, to help break down the stigma and start conversations. "We'll meet those taking part and follow the process each step of the way, which we hope will show the benefits of talking and prioritising mental wellbeing. "We know that therapy isn't always easy to access, so by bringing it to TV, we hope to give people a window into the process and share tools that could help them navigate their own challenges. "Asking for help is never a weakness; it's one of the bravest things you can do.' 7 The couple could be seen smiling and holding hands as they made there way into the venue Credit: James Curley 7 Emma had surgery to correct a congenital condition — a hole in her heart that had gone undetected for nearly 50 years Credit: Instagram/@emmawillisofficial 7 Helping her navigate her emotional journey has been husband Matt Credit: Instagram/@emmawillisofficial 7 Emma is set to star in the new BBC show Change Your Mind, Change Your Life with Matt and Emma Willis Credit: Instagram/@emmawillisofficial
Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Emma Willis looks amazing on the red carpet as she makes first public appearance after heart surgery
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EMMA Willis made a stunning return to the spotlight last night as she showed up on the red carpet in her first public appearance after heart surgery. Emma, 49, arrived arm in arm with husband Matt as the couple attended a star-studded BAFTA event. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Emma Willis made a stunning return to the spotlight as she showed up on the red carpet Credit: Splash 7 Emma arrived arm in arm with husband Matt as the couple attended a star-studded BAFTA event Credit: Getty 7 It was her first public appearance after heart surgery Credit: Splash The TV personality was dressed in red wearing a tailored jumpsuit which she paired with some chic leopard heels. Alongside her husband Matt, 42, Emma attended the British Vogue and Netflix BAFTA TV party in London. The couple could be seen smiling and holding hands as they made there way into the venue. It marked her first major public appearance since undergoing heart surgery to correct a congenital condition — a hole in her heart that had gone undetected for nearly 50 years. Although surgery and the physical recovery relatively smooth, for Emma the emotional journey proved more challenging. 'It's a bit of a head scramble when you find out something like that, that you've had something there your whole life, and you had no idea about it," she said. 'I'm a brilliant overthinker, and my mind will go in every possible direction and scenario, so going into something like surgery, I really got myself at it, I get really anxious and nervous.' Fortunately, the keyhole procedure was done a month ago, which allowed her to avoid the long recovery that comes with open-heart surgery. She continued: 'It's been a smooth recovery, it's been much more of a psychological adjustment, because you don't have a wound that you can see. "The healing is all internal and you can't feel it. Netflix reveal future of Love Is Blind UK as Matt and Emma Willis update fans on series two 'It's getting your head around the fact that your heart has to learn how to work in a different way to how it's worked for nearly half a century.' Helping her navigate this emotional shift has been husband Matt. The Busted star, TV presenter and an outspoken mental health advocate has faced battles with addiction. 'Any kind of weirdness with it send you a bit panicky, but I've got a good little coach here on breath work and wellness,' she added. The former Big Brother presenter will also be making her return to TV as she is set to star in brand new BBC One show centred around mental health with her husband. Change Your Mind, Change Your Life with Matt and Emma Willis is set to air May 13. The four-part series will see the TV couple team up with therapists in the UK to help navigate life's modern challenges. Speaking about fronting their new series, Matt and Emma said: 'Therapy has played a huge role in both of our lives, not just individually but as a couple too. "It's given us the tools to understand ourselves and each other better, and we know firsthand how powerful that can be. "With this documentary series we'll hear from incredible experts and see what really happens in the therapy room, to help break down the stigma and start conversations. "We'll meet those taking part and follow the process each step of the way, which we hope will show the benefits of talking and prioritising mental wellbeing. "We know that therapy isn't always easy to access, so by bringing it to TV, we hope to give people a window into the process and share tools that could help them navigate their own challenges. "Asking for help is never a weakness; it's one of the bravest things you can do.' 7 The couple could be seen smiling and holding hands as they made there way into the venue Credit: James Curley 7 Emma had surgery to correct a congenital condition — a hole in her heart that had gone undetected for nearly 50 years Credit: Instagram/@emmawillisofficial 7 Helping her navigate her emotional journey has been husband Matt Credit: Instagram/@emmawillisofficial
