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Daily Mail
5 days ago
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Rod Stewart, 80, and his wife Penny Lancaster, 54, look as loved-up as ever as they wrap their arms around each other on New York stroll
Rocker Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster looked madly in love as they cosied up during a stroll in New York City. The couple - who have been married for 18 years - were walking through busy Fifth Avenue after having a spot of lunch in the city. They both appeared in high spirits as Penny, 54, put her arm around her partner, with each of them holding a coffee in their hand. Penny looked effortlessly glam in a vest and denim shorts, which she paired with a blazer. She added a pair of sunglasses to complete her outfit, as she walked beside her husband. Meanwhile, Rod, 80, wore a vibrant printed shirt, pairing it with some cream jeans and a Dolce & Gabbana belt. Rod looked animated as they chatted during their stroll in Manhattan. They have been living it up in the city this week, with the couple seen all dolled up during a night out. Rod's appearance comes after he candidly opened up about how his split from his ex-wife Rachel Hunter 'tore him to shreds'. He was in a relationship with the New Zealand model, 55, for nine years and they welcomed two children together - daughter Renee, 33, and son Liam, 30. The pair, who have a 24-year age gap, met at an LA nightclub when Rachel was just 21 years old, with Rod admitting his sister Mary thought his wife was 'too young'. Reflecting on the breakdown of their marriage, Rod admitted their age gap did end up being the reason for their eventual split, which he said 'tore him to shreds' at the time. Making rare comments about his ex-wife, he told The Times: 'Rachel left me because she was too young - my sister said I should never have married her in the first place -but it tore me to shreds.' Rod met his now-wife Penny Lancaster just six months after his split from Rachel, and said the gap was purely because his friend wouldn't hand over her number. When asked if he wanted to be single first, he quipped: 'F***ing right, there were six months between Rachel and Penny because my bass player, who had Penny's number, wouldn't give it to me. 'He said, ''All you're going to do now is s**g around'', and he was right: I had a splendid time in those six months.' Rod gushed over his wife Penny, and told how she has 'everything' he wants as he revealed he is now happier than ever. The Maggie May hitmaker first met his ex-wife Rachel at Roxbury Club in Los Angeles and told how he thought she was a 'goddess' in his 2012 autobiography. 'There was a connection straight away. She was extremely beautiful, but there was something no-nonsense about her as well,' he shared in the book. 'It was there in her New Zealand accent, but also in her face, which was open and smart. 'Not only was she as far removed as could be from the stereotype of the flaky model, but she already had money and fame. 'That was a relief. In my position, that suspicion was always there: does this woman really like me, or just the stuff that surrounds me?'
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rod Stewart, 80, wears a quirky satin blazer as he joins his leggy wife Penny Lancaster, 54, in New York City
He's well known for his flamboyant sense of style. And Rod Stewart made no exception on Monday when he stepped out in New York City with his leggy wife Penny Lancaster. The rocker, 80, wore a quirky satin blazer with a white shirt layered underneath and oversized pinstriped trousers. Rod completed his outfit with a pair of white loafers and accessorised with a layered pearl necklace. Leaving the The Peninsula hotel, he walked hand-in-hand with Penny, who looked stunning in a polka dot mini dress. She teamed it with a pair of peep toe high heels and carried a small black clutch bag to top off her look. Rod's appearance comes after he candidly opened up about how his split from his ex-wife Rachel Hunter 'tore him to shreds '. The rock singer was in a relationship with the New Zealand model, 55, for nine years and they welcomed two children together - daughter Renee, 33, and son Liam, 30. The pair, who have a 24-year age gap, met at an LA nightclub when Rachel was just 21 years old, with Rod admitting his sister Mary thought his wife was 'too young'. Reflecting on the breakdown of their marriage, Rod admitted their age gap did end up being the reason for their eventual split, which he said 'tore him to shreds' at the time. Making rare comments about his ex-wife, he told The Times: 'Rachel left me because she was too young - my sister said I should never have married her in the first place -but it tore me to shreds.' Rod met his now-wife Penny Lancaster just six months after his split from Rachel, and said the gap was purely because his friend wouldn't hand over her number. When asked if he wanted to be single first, he quipped: 'F***ing right, there were six months between Rachel and Penny because my bass player, who had Penny's number, wouldn't give it to me. 'He said, ''All you're going to do now is s**g around'', and he was right: I had a splendid time in those six months.' Rod gushed over his wife Penny, 54, and told how she has 'everything' he wants as he revealed he is now happier than ever. The Maggie May hitmaker first met his ex-wife Rachel at Roxbury Club in Los Angeles and told how he thought she was a 'goddess' in his 2012 autobiography. 'There was a connection straight away. She was extremely beautiful, but there was something no-nonsense about her as well,' he shared in the book. 'It was there in her New Zealand accent, but also in her face, which was open and smart. 'Not only was she as far removed as could be from the stereotype of the flaky model, but she already had money and fame. 'That was a relief. In my position, that suspicion was always there: does this woman really like me, or just the stuff that surrounds me?' The next day, he sent two dozen red roses to her model agency and they quickly struck up a romance, tying the knot just three months later in December 1990. However, Rachel left him heartbroken when she called time on their eight-year marriage in January 1999, some seven years before they divorced in 2006. Months after their split, Rod embraced single life again and went on dates with models, including Caprice Bourret, though their romance didn't last. Rod then met Penny - who was 28 at the time - and they quickly began dating, which he previously admitted was 'difficult' on his family at the time. Rod said his siblings - Mary, Don and Bob - were initially 'suspicious' and didn't want a repeat of his split from Rachel, while Penny's own brother Oliver was worried about her dating a rock star. Despite initial tensions, their relationship went from strength-to-strength and the couple tied the knot in June 2007 after his divorce from Rachel was finalised. Rod and Penny share two children - Alastair, 19, and Aiden, 14 - and the couple are now on good terms with Rod's ex-wife Rachel. In 2017, Penny told the Loose Women panel how her and Rachel are now very friendly despite the rocky situation at the beginning. Despite the rocky start, Penny and Rachel are now on very good terms and often spend time together as a family (both pictured with Rachel and Rod's daughter Renee) She explained: 'Rachel and I, over the years, we've grown up and both have a lot more in common now. We sit and chat and we've got over that silly period 10, 15 years ago. 'It's about being adults... We've moved on, grown up, and from the beginning I knew I wasn't dating just Rod; I was in a relationship with his family. 'I saw how all his children were getting on and I wanted my future children to do that as well.' Penny and Rachel are often seen smiling in photographs together during large blended family gatherings. Speaking of Rachel and Penny's relationship himself, Rod told the Daily Express: 'We get on great now and Penny gets on great with Rachel. 'In fact all the exes get on so I think I must have done something right.' The rocker has eight children from five different mothers and has been married three times, including his marriages to Penny and Rachel. Rod welcomed his oldest child, daughter Sarah Streeter, with his ex-girlfriend Susannah Boffey when he was just 18 years old, with the couple giving her up for adoption. Rod took to the stage at Festival d'ete de Quebec in Quebec City on Thursday where he stunned in a metallic blazer and matching waistcoat He was seen singing the night away in a pair of quirky black striped trousers and a chunky pearl necklace The rocker was reminiscent of his hey day as he was seen cheekily striping off his lavish Tom Ford blazer mid performance Sarah, now 61, was raised by her adoptive parents but reconnected with Rod later in life, after her adoptive mother's death in 2007. He then went on to have two children, daughter Kimberly, 45, and his son Sean, 44, with his ex-wife Alana Stewart. The star fathered another daughter, Ruby, 37, with his former partner Kelly Emberg before marrying his second wife Rachel, who gave birth to Renee and Liam. Rod then welcomed his youngest two children - Alastair and Aiden - with Penny. And his youngest two sons showed their support for their father last week when they attended Glastonbury Festival to watch his headlining set. After he took over the Legends slot on Sunday, Rod took to Instagram to share snaps of his sons proudly watching on from the crowd. Aidan sat on elder brothers Alistair's shoulders for the set, while the 19-year-old wore a shirt from his father's beloved Celtics football team around his neck.
Irish Times
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
What does the future hold for popular BBC show Masterchef?
Why is MasterChef in the news? The popular BBC cookery show is at the centre of a long-running controversy following complaints about the behaviour of its co-presenter, Gregg Wallace . Though his on-screen persona is of an avuncular everyday bloke, off-camera, he is accused of using inappropriate sexual language and, in one instance, initiating unwelcome physical contact. Other complaints include that he pulled down his trousers in front of a coworker. Then Rod Stewart weighed in. Rod Stewart? The singer's wife, Penny Lancaster, appeared on Celebrity MasterChef in 2021 and, according to Stewart, Wallace 'humiliated' her on set. 'Good Riddance, Wallace… You humiliated my wife when she was on the show, but you had that part cut out, didn't you?' he wrote on social media. 'You're a tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully. Karma got ya.' What was Wallace's response to the allegations? He initially fought tooth and nail for his job. He admitted using inappropriate language, but denied the more serious charges. 'I will not go quietly,' Wallace wrote on Instagram. 'I will not be cancelled for convenience. I was tried by media and hung out to dry well before the facts were established. The full story of this incredible injustice must be told and it is very much a matter of public interest.' Did he have anything else to say? He claimed his behaviour could be attributed to undiagnosed autism and said that, as a neurodiverse person, the BBC had not done enough to support him. 'Nothing was done to investigate my disability or protect me from what I now realise was a dangerous environment for over 20 years.' READ MORE How did the BBC respond? The corporation commissioned an external investigation by law firm Lewis Silkin into Wallace's conduct which has now substantiated 45 allegations against him, including the use of inappropriate sexual language and physical contact. He was fired last week . So co-presenter John Torode will have to front the show on his own? Not quite. The external report also upheld a complaint that Torode used 'racist language' in 2018 . He said he had no recollection of having done so, but the BBC has sacked him. Where does that leave MasterChef? Up in the air. The 21st season was due to air in February but has been put on hold – a huge setback for the amateur chefs who put blood, sweat and tears into competing for the title. This week, BBC's director general Tim Davie said he was reflecting on whether it is appropriate to broadcast the episodes. [ Gregg Wallace dropped by BBC over doubts he could 'change behaviour' Opens in new window ] 'Those amateur chefs gave a lot to take part, it means a lot, it can be an enormous break if you come through the show,' he said. 'So I want to just reflect on that with the team and make a decision, and we'll communicate that in due course.'
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sacked Masterchef star Gregg Wallace vows ‘I will not go quietly' and accuses the BBC of 'uncorroborated tittle-tattle' as 50 more sexual misconduct allegations come to light
Gregg Wallace has been fired from BBC MasterChef following a nine-month sexual misconduct investigation – as 50 more people made fresh complaints against the embattled star. The TV presenter condemned the corporation yesterday, saying he had been cleared of 'the most serious and sensational accusations'. But last night BBC News reported that 50 more people had made fresh claims against him – including allegations he groped one MasterChef worker and pulled his trousers down in front of another. Wallace denies the allegations. The 60-year-old had stepped down from the show in November while complaints from 13 women about historical claims of misconduct were investigated. Ahead of the release of the independent report, which was conducted by law firm Lewis Silkin on behalf of production company Banijay UK, Wallace wrote on social media: 'After 21 years of loyal service to the BBC, I cannot sit in silence while my reputation is further damned to protect others.' The former greengrocer added that 'the most damaging claims (including allegations from public figures which have not been upheld) were found to be baseless after a full and forensic six-month investigation'. He accused BBC News of 'uncorroborated tittle-tattle' in its reporting. A source close to Wallace said he had been cleared of the most high-profile allegations that had been brought by Penny Lancaster and Kirsty Wark. He said he had recognised 'that some of my humour and language, at times, was inappropriate' for which he apologised 'without reservation'. 'I was hired by the BBC and MasterChef as the cheeky greengrocer. A real person with warmth, character, rough edges and all,' Wallace added. 'For over two decades, that authenticity was part of the brand. Now, in a sanitised world, that same personality is seen as a problem.' He accused the corporation of 'pressing baseless and sensationalised gossip masquerading as properly corroborated stories'. The fresh allegations reported by BBC News include inappropriate sexual comments, and 11 women who accuse him of inappropriate sexual behaviour, such as groping and touching. One anonymous woman accused him of pulling his trousers down in front of her in a dressing room, in what she described as 'disgusting and predatory' behaviour. While another said she was left feeling 'absolutely horrified' and 'quite sick' when he groped her. Wallace, who was recently diagnosed with autism, vowed 'I will not go quietly' as he said the full 200-page report will not be published, with the BBC instead set to release an executive summary tomorrow. The axing comes nine months after the investigation was launched into his behaviour on the BBC1 hit cooking show, and invited those who had worked or appeared with Wallace to share their experiences. Thirteen complaints from women – which later rose to 30 – about historical allegations of misconduct were investigated, while celebrities including Ms Wark and Ms Lancaster spoke out. Further categories in which he is believed to have been cleared include nicknames for staff which some considered 'demeaning' and being 'direct' with contestants, both of which the investigation team say were unintentional. However, some allegations are said to have been upheld, including that he put a sock over his private parts and opened his dressing room door shouting 'hooray'. Last night, a spokesman for the BBC made clear that Wallace was not an employee of the corporation, adding: 'Banijay UK instructed the law firm Lewis Silkin to run an investigation into allegations against Gregg Wallace. We are not going to comment until the investigation is complete and the findings are published.'
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rod Stewart Says Split from Ex Rachel Hunter ‘Tore Me to Shreds' While Reflecting on His Marriages
Rod Stewart was previously with Rachel Hunter from 1990 to 1999 He met his current wife, Penny Lancaster, shortly after his split from Hunter Stewart officially divorced Hunter in 2006 and married Lancaster in 2007Rod Stewart is reflecting on his past marriages, despite being happily married to his current wife, Penny Lancaster. In an interview with The Times, published on Friday, June 27, the music icon, 80, spoke about how he met Lancaster at a bar shortly after his 1999 split from his second wife, Rachel Hunter, whom he had wed in 1990. The musician was married to his first wife, Alana Stewart, from 1979 to 1984. "She came up and asked for my autograph, so I said, 'Do you like dancing?' She was an incredible dancer, gorgeous, 6ft 4in heels, ai-yi-yi," recalled Stewart of Lancaster. Although he admitted he was "very lucky" going "out of one marriage and into the next," Stewart said that his breakup from Hunter wasn't easy. "There were six months between Rachel and Penny because my bass player, who had Penny's number, wouldn't give it to me. He said, 'All you're going to do now is shag around.' And he was right: I had a splendid time in those six months," said Stewart. "Rachel left me because she was too young — my sister said I should never have married her in the first place — but it tore me to shreds," he continued. According to The Mirror, Rachel was just 21 and Rod was 45 when they exchanged their vows, a fact that ultimately played a significant role in their relationship. After Stewart and Hunter officially divorced in 2006, according to The Mirror, Stewart and Lancaster tied the knot in 2007. "Now I'm with Penny and she's got everything I could possibly want," Stewart told The Times. In fact, in a 2021 interview with PEOPLE, the musician said that Lancaster has ultimately "mended my heart in more ways than one." "It's a perfect relationship. I always tell the girls in my band and my daughters, 'A woman has so much living to do.' It's your life! Forget men," he said. Stewart added that intimacy has been crucial in their romance. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "I'm not talking about sex, but a kiss and a cuddle and a hold," he said. "Penny and I do that every morning. We hug each other — sometimes in bed, sometimes out of bed, all throughout the day. It's a wonderful relationship. Lucky geezer, aren't I?" Read the original article on People
