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Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iconic actor causes 'absolute mayhem' and leaves fans in tears as he makes surprise appearance at Scissors Sisters' gig at London's O2
Sir caused 'absolute mayhem' after he made a surprise appearance at the Scissors Sisters' gig at London's O2 on Friday. The iconic actor, 85, sent the crowd wild as he took to the stage to dramatically recite his monologue from the US band's 2010 track Invisible Light. Sir Ian looked dapper in a cream suit and yellow shirt with matching scarf during the band's comeback tour celebrating 20 years since their debut album. Taking to X fans gushed: 'Absolute mayhem as Sir Ian McKellen does a dramatic reading of his lines from Invisible Light, one of my favourite scissor sisters songs of all time. Cried a little, just so blessed to see this'. 'Sir Ian McKellen joins Scissor Sisters for Invisible Light onstage at The O2. Iconic tbh': 'Scissor Sisters just brought out Ian Mckellen?!': A concert cameo like no other Sir Ian McKellen has blown The O2 roof off at The Scissor Sisters' 21st anniversary tour'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Sir Ian McKellen caused 'absolute mayhem' after he made a surprise appearance at the Scissors Sisters' gig at London's O2 on Friday It comes after Nicola Roberts sent fans into frenzy when she made an unexpected appearance on stage with the band in Manchester on Thursday. The Girls Aloud singer, 39, looked ravishing in a fuchsia draped maxi gown as she stunned the crowd while performing alongside the legendary noughties band. The English star took to her Instagram page with a dazzling carousel of snaps from the vibrant gig, saying it was a 'honour' performing with them and branding it 'a stunning dream'. Nicola looked on cloud nine on stage of the Co-Op Live Arena, showing off a glimpse of her toned legs as the glamorous maxi dress featured a racy thigh-high split. She added a belt while completing the show-stopping outfit with metallic silver knee boots. Paying a huge tribute to the iconic pop group on their 20th anniversary reunion tour, Nicola performed bangers Take Your Mama and Freedom with them. The Biology singer captioned her recent Instagram post: 'I felt like dancing Thank you for asking me to perform with you last night in Manchester. 'Such an honour. I've known the boys for a long time and so to get to sing with them was a stunning dream even though my little legs could barely keep up with you Jakey. 'The show is incredible. Congrats to the whole team for such a fantastic show and tour. What a night it was ❤️.' Scissors Sisters' iconic performance with Nicola comes a few months after the noughties band made headlines after being announced to perform at Glastonbury Festival this year. The pop band marked the 20th anniversary of their debut album Scissor Sisters, one of the UK's 40 best-sellers of all time, last year. In October, they delighted fans when they announced they would be heading back out on tour together - albeit now as a three piece. Their reunion announcement came with a catch as it was revealed Ana Matronix, Paddy Boom and Randy Real would not be joining former bandmates Jake Shears, Babydaddy and Del Marquis. Earlier in March, it was revealed they will be adding Glastonbury to their list of dates as they will be performing on Saturday June 28 at Worthy Far m. Scissor Sisters looked unrecognisable compared to their earlier days in a promo shot for their Glastonbury slot, with Jake swapping his ginger locks for a platinum blonde 'do. 'Glastonbury… where it all began,' they captioned their announcement. 'Your Scissters are comin' home—see you in the fields.' Fans were ecstatic to hear the band would be performing at the festival - however those without tickets held out hope for resale. They commented on Instagram: 'Of course on a year when I didn't get tickets... Resale it is...,'; 'I don't have a ticket, please resale day be kind,'; 'Will be there!!!! ❤️,'; 'A MOMENT,'; 'omg I need to be there ❤️❤️❤️,'; 'WOW!!!! now this is exciting!!!!!' Scissor Sisters will play the Saturday which is set to be headlined by Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts with performances from Charlie XCX, RAYE and Doechii. The band plan to perform every single track from the album on their upcoming tour, as well as highlights from their three subsequent albums, 2006's Ta-Dah, 2010's Night Work and 2012's Magic Hour.
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nicola Roberts wows fans as she makes surprise appearance on stage at Scissors Sisters gig in Manchester
Nicola Roberts sent fans into frenzy when she made an unexpected appearance on stage with Scissors Sisters in Manchester on Thursday. The Girls Aloud singer, 39, looked ravishing in a fuchsia draped maxi gown as she stunned the crowd while performing alongside the legendary noughties band. The English star took to her Instagram page with a dazzling carousel of snaps from the vibrant gig, saying it was a 'honour' performing with them and branding it 'a stunning dream'. Nicola looked on cloud nine on stage of the Co-Op Live Arena, showing off a glimpse of her toned legs as the glamorous maxi dress featured a racy thigh-high split. She added a belt while completing the show-stopping outfit with metallic silver knee boots. Paying a huge tribute to the iconic pop group on their 20th anniversary reunion tour, Nicola performed bangers Take Your Mama and Freedom with them. The Biology singer captioned her recent Instagram post: 'I felt like dancing ✨ Thank you for asking me to perform with you last night in Manchester. 'Such an honour. I've known the boys for a long time and so to get to sing with them was a stunning dream even though my little legs could barely keep up with you Jakey. 'The show is incredible. Congrats to the whole team for such a fantastic show and tour. What a night it was ❤️.' Scissors Sisters' iconic performance with Nicola comes a few months after the noughties band made headlines after being announced to perform at Glastonbury Festival this year. The pop band marked the 20th anniversary of their debut album Scissor Sisters, one of the UK's 40 best-sellers of all time, last year. In October, they delighted fans when they announced they would be heading back out on tour together - albeit now as a three piece. Their reunion announcement came with a catch as it was revealed Ana Matronix, Paddy Boom and Randy Real would not be joining former bandmates Jake Shears, Babydaddy and Del Marquis. Earlier in March, it was revealed they will be adding Glastonbury to their list of dates as they will be performing on Saturday June 28 at Worthy Farm. Scissor Sisters looked unrecognisable compared to their earlier days in a promo shot for their Glastonbury slot, with Jake swapping his ginger locks for a platinum blonde 'do. 'Glastonbury… where it all began,' they captioned their announcement. 'Your Scissters are comin' home—see you in the fields.' Fans were ecstatic to hear the band would be performing at the festival - however those without tickets held out hope for resale. They commented on Instagram: 'Of course on a year when I didn't get tickets... Resale it is...,'; 'I don't have a ticket, please resale day be kind,'; 'Will be there!!!! ❤️,'; 'A MOMENT,'; 'omg I need to be there ❤️❤️❤️,'; 'WOW!!!! now this is exciting!!!!!' Scissor Sisters will play the Saturday which is set to be headlined by Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts with performances from Charlie XCX, RAYE and Doechii. The band plan to perform every single track from the album on their upcoming tour, as well as highlights from their three subsequent albums, 2006's Ta-Dah, 2010's Night Work and 2012's Magic Hour. It comes after Ana Matronic revealed why she has decided not to join her Scissor Sisters bandmates on their 20th anniversary reunion tour. The group have confirmed they're reuniting for a string of shows in 2025 to celebrate two decades since the release of their debut album. The beloved Noughties band, best known for their hit track I Don't Feel Like Dancing, will perform 10 concerts at venues across the UK, including Glasgow, Cardiff, London and Manchester. But Ana, 50, has confirmed she will not be joining her bandmates Jake Shears, Babydaddy and Del Marquis. In a statement, Ana explained her 'nerd self' is driving her career at the moment and she is prioritising finishing a history podcast which has developed into long-term research and writing projects. She said: 'People familiar with my story and career arc will know that in the heart of this Showgirl lies a giant nerd. 'To those who have heard my between-song rants onstage about subjects from politics to pop culture, read my rants in print about robots, listened to my rants on the radio about music and history, it will come as no surprise to know that in the past decade my nerd self has taken the wheel and is driving my career at present. 'I am currently finishing production on the first season of my history podcast Good Time Sallies, which has widened into several long-term research & writing projects. 'With contracts signed and schedules solidified on these commitments, I am afraid the timing of a Scissor reunion does not allow me to join them on this tour. 'I wish the band and our fans all the best—I will be there in spirit to kiki with you!' Jake Shears said of Ana's absence: 'I think it just didn't line up. It's not something that she wanted to do at this moment in time. 'And I didn't want that to keep us from coming out and playing these songs.' Del Marquis added: 'We've spent a lot of time collectively thinking about what we can add to our show that isn't a 'replacement' for Ana in any way.
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nicola Roberts shares first photo with former footballer fiancé Mitch Hahn during trip to Monaco - one year after becoming engaged
Nicola Roberts finally shared her first photo with her fiancé Mitch Hahn on Tuesday as they celebrated her dad's birthday in Monaco. The Girls Aloud star, 39, and the former footballer, 37, became engaged one year ago during a romantic trip to the south of France. Returning to the luxurious holiday spot with her whole family, the couple smiled for a photo together during dinner, which Nicola shared to Instagram. Nicola looked as chic as ever in a black dress, with a high neck, that she paired with leather mules. She shielded her eyes with a pair of oval sunglasses and pulled her hair back into an updo to complete her look. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Sitting opposite his wife-to-be, Mitch wore a casual brown T-shirt with a pair of aviator sunglasses. Nicola captioned the update: 'The most gorgeous Monday in Monaco for my dad's 60th with the whole family. The bestest trip.' Last summer, Nicola showed off her huge diamond ring on stage at Brighton Pride after Mitch popped the question. According to reports he got down on one knee during a romantic holiday in the south of France in July 2024. A source told The Sun: 'Nicola has met her soulmate in Mitch. She couldn't be happier.' Nicole flashed the sparkler while performing on stage alongside bandmates Cheryl, Nadine Coyle, and Kimberley Walsh. Mitch, who is an accountant and semi-professional footballer, was first pictured with Nicola at Elton John's concert in June 2022. Her fiancé played for Essex team Grays Athletic and captained the Great Britain team at the European Maccabi Games in Israel. Nicola's last public relationship was with Charlie Fennell, who she dated for six years until the end of 2013, citing that the relationship had 'fizzled out'. Prior to this she was in a brief relationship with Carl Davies, who she suffered a campaign of online harassment from following the breakout of the romance. He was spared jail but handed a restraining order after being convicted of stalking Nicola. The harassment included threatening to stab and burn her, after setting up 35 fake social media accounts to send thousands of messages. He targeted the pop-star over four years after their relationship broke down. Nicola never replied to any of the messages but meticulously copied every message which she then handed over to police. He was later jailed for two years and eight months after he admitted sending death threats to former BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin and threatening to rape her daughter.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Girls Aloud's Nicola Roberts shares first ever pic with footballer fiancé Mitch – a year on from secret engagement
GIRLS Aloud singer Nicola Roberts has shared her first ever photographs with her businessman fiancé Mitch Hahn. The pop star and Mitch, who is also a semi-professional footballer, joined the Roberts family in Monte Carlo for her dad's 60th birthday. 4 They were blessed with gorgeous sunshine on the feelgood trip, which Nicola shared pictures from on Instagram. One shot saw her sitting opposite Mitch at a long dining table on the terrace of Café De Paris, an elegant brasserie in the heart of the district. Nicola, 39, looked typically classy in black while Mitch smiled opposite her in a taupe T-shirt. Among her pictures was the outside of Monaco's famous casino and part of the Formula 1 track which will be a hive of activity this weekend. She wrote: "The most gorgeous Monday in Monaco for my dad's 60th with the whole family. The bestest trip." When one fan asked for recommendations ahead of their own visit, Nicola replied: "Wear trainers or comfy slides for the hill. I love lunch at cafe de Paris. Coffee or a cocktail at hotel du Paris if you want to be super boujee. Have a lovely time." One follower commented: "Gorgeous photos. It looks amazing." A third wrote: "This looks so dreamy!!" Nicola and Mitch have been dating for nearly three years. Last summer Mitch popped the question on a holiday to the South of France. Nicola Roberts looks amazing as she shows off stunning hair transformation A source said at the time: 'Nicola has met her soulmate in Mitch. She couldn't be happier.' Nicola wore the ring for the first time on stage when she performed alongside Cheryl Tweedy, Nadine Coyle, and Kimberley Walsh at Brighton Pride last year. The Sun revealed that Girls Aloud reformed in November 2023 to play 29 concerts in memory of bandmate Sarah Harding. Sarah died aged 39 in 2021 after a battle with breast cancer. Nicola and Mitch have kept their relationship out of the spotlight having first been seen together at an Elton John concert in June 2022. As well as being the CEO of accountancy firm Nordens, Mitch played football for Southend United and Grays Athletic and captained Britain to Maccabi European games gold in 2019. 4 4 Nicola Roberts' relationship history Charlie Fennell: Nicola had a long-term relationship with Charlie, lasting six years. However, their romance came to an end in late 2013, with Nicola describing the breakup as the natural result of their relationship "fizzling out." Carl Davies: A brief and troubling chapter in Nicola's love life involved Davies. Their relationship ended with Davies being convicted of stalking her in 2017. He subjected Nicola to online harassment and threats, leading to a lifetime restraining order being issued against him and a 15-month suspended jail sentence. Patrick Anderson: Nicola dated Patrick back in 2006, though little is publicly known about their romance. Carl Egerton: Nicola was in a relationship with Carl Egerton from 2001 to 2006 during her early days of fame.
Wales Online
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 celebrity line-up rumours as odds open on new series cast
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 celebrity line-up rumours as odds open on new series cast The BBC dance competition show will return on the small screen this autumn and there could be big names involved in the 23rd series The big names who could potentially be a part of this year's series includes a Love Island star, Girls Aloud singer and a well-known former footballer and broadcaster (Image: PA ) Huge bookie brand, William Hill, has announced their latest bets on who will take the dancefloor for Strictly Come Dancing this year. The BBC dance competition show will return on the small screen this autumn and there could be big names involved in the 23rd series. According to William Hill, former footballer and broadcaster is among the leading candidates to appear on Strictly. After announcing he will be stepping down from Match of the Day this year, Lineker is a 6/1 chance to take to the ballroom later this year, according to the bookie brand. Other candidates include Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts, with the 11/4 market leader, ahead of footballer and former Queen of the Jungle in ITV's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here Jill Scott (7/2) and Love Island star Tommy Fury (9/2). For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . Article continues below Gary Lineker could be one of the big names to take to the ballroom in autumn (Image: BBC ) Also in the betting are Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (8/1), former World Darts Champion Phil Taylor (9/1) and David Beckham's son Brooklyn Beckham (10/1). However, none of these big names have been officially confirmed just yet and we might have to wait a little longer for that confirmation. Here's what the bookie's favourites look like so far: Spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: "The Strictly Come Dancing rumour mill is already beginning to turn and Gary Lineker's name has been thrown into the hat to appear on the next series. "With his Match of the Day duties coming to an end, we make Lineker a 6/1 chance to swap the green room for the ballroom later this year. "Others in the running are Nicola Roberts, whom we make the 11/4 favourite, as well as football royalty from the women's game in Jill Scott (7/2). "Tommy Fury is in contention at 9/2, while Nigel Farage's inclusion would certainly cause a stir at 8/1!" The rumours come after the official professional dancers' line-up was announced for the upcoming series. Article continues below In early April, the BBC revealed that Caerphilly dancer Amy Dowden would be returning to the ballroom, alongside other fan favourites such as Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Katya Jones and Karen Hauer, amongst others.
