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Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Scott Mills reveals Prince William and Kate Middleton made secret trip to Radio 1's Big Weekend festival: 'We had no idea'
Scott Mills has revealed Prince William and Kate Middleton made a secret trip to Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2010. The Prince and Princess of Wales turned up for the festival which was held in Bangor, North Wales that year to watch the likes of Rihanna, Paramore and Kesha perform. Speaking to Heat magazine, Scott said: 'I remeber them turning up to Radio 1's Big Weekend years ago in Bagor, North Wales. The bosses knew, but the rest of us had no idea for obvious security reasons. 'It was kept quiet, but they were watching Rihanna at the side of the stage. I like it that they got involved.' Scott has interviewed William and Kate in the past with the couple making an appearance on his Radio 1 show in 2017 tp speak about mental health. The presenter also revealed William was an avid Radio 1 listener at the time although he has since made the switch to Radio 2. 'He used to text in all the time - obviously not going, "Love HRH" - but he would text in and chip in with the conversation via Radio 1's normal contact number,' Scott said. It comes after Scott recently revealed he's finally 'financially secure' feels like he's 'made it' after landing Zoe Ball 's gig on BBC Radio 2. The DJ, 51, took over hosting the highly esteemed breakfast show on from Zoe, 54, in January. Speaking about his career, Scott told The Telegraph how he's finally learned to say 'no' to work after years of missing sleep for various gigs. He said: 'I still feel insecurity a little bit. 'I also think that's because I work in an industry where you don't signup thinking this is a job for life. Contracts can end, radio stations get taken over, and then they decide "we don't have a lot for you". That's happened to a lot of people I know. 'Through my 20s, 30s and even 40s, if I was offered work, I'd take it, sometimes at a risk to my health. 'I was working way too much, because my mindset was that you don't know when it might end.' Scott continued: 'There was one freshers' week where my schedule for playing in student unions was: Monday: Aberdeen, Tuesday: Glasgow, Wednesday: Edinburgh. 'I would do my show in London, fly to Scotland, do the gig around midnight, stay over with four hours sleep, fly back, do the show in London, repeat. 'I took every opportunity for 20 years and actually, I don't really want to any more. I enjoyed it, but life is different now.' After a career spanning three decades, Scott now finally believes he's 'made it', following his promotion by BBC bosses in January. He said: 'For the first time, I really do believe in myself. 'It's like, "you have to look at the facts. They've put you on the breakfast show, you must be doing something right".' Scott was previously reported to be taking a small pay rise for presenting the show, earning approximately £450,000 a year which is far below Zoe's £950,000. The dramatic pay difference comes as BBC bosses are under 'enormous pressure' to cut back on costs. Scott defended his salary and said he had been 'playing the long game' his whole life to reach this point. Zoe left the breakfast show to focus on family and admitted how she wouldn't miss the 4am wake up calls that come with anchoring the flagship slot. She said at the time: 'I've decided it's time to step away from the early alarm call and start a new chapter. 'We've shared a hell of a lot, the good times, the tough times, there's been a lot of laughter. And I am going to miss you cats.' The mum-of-one added: 'But I won't miss the 4am alarm call, if I'm completely honest.'
BBC News
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Radio 1's All Day Breakfast with Greg James Surprise it's Miley Cyrus! (the real Miley Cyrus)!
Greg surprised a bunch of the Moore Student Radio team with a celebrity guest during a tour of the Radio 1 Big Weekend studio in Liverpool. They had no clue Miley was about to appear live on screen. They didn't believe it was the real Miley Cyrus. There were a lot of emotional Hannah Montana fans in the room. Introducing Becky the Wasp Biologist. She wrote a song for the Edinburgh Fringe from the perspective of a wasp and we have the exclusive first play on Radio 1. Becky says they are misunderstood and she's rooting for all wasps. Apparently she's got a catalogue of songs about wasps. Watch this space. You heard it here first. Katie Thistleton and Vick Hope are off on maternity leave this summer so Jamie's wife Sophie is joining him on Radio 1 in the afternoons. She thinks she's the only person on the planet who can put up with him for 3 hours a day every day. It's live so wish them luck. Greg flossed his teeth with Charlie Hedges hair when they hugged at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool. Not weird at all. Now that's out there let's get on with ThursWAAAAHAAY business. What's making you wahhaahhhaay today? It's clumsy runner Nat's turn on Yesterday's Quiz. She wants to beat her husband Marcus, which TBH is a low bar. Flop Flips is probably the best answer to the question – what are flip flops called in Australia. (It's thongs). No spoilers here for All The Latest Things. IYKYK.
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Pregnant Vick Hope shares photos of her send off from Radio 1 as she heads off on maternity leave after partying at Big Weekend
Vick Hope has shared snaps from her last hurrah at Radio 1 before she heads off on maternity leave. The presenter, 35, who is expecting her first child with DJ Calvin Harris, 41, was in great spirits as she presented at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool after hosting her last show on the station earlier in the week. She shared a series of images showing her having fun with fellow presenter Greg James, 39, and other members of the BBC Radio 1 team. Taking in everything the festival had to offer over the weekend, Vick even got on stage to ask music fans for baby name suggestions. She captioned the snaps: 'Love Laugh Liverpool ' BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, what a way to wrap up! On your TV, radio & online, BOSS.' 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. Vick also showcased her varied festival maternity wardrobe in the snaps, having only just confirmed her pregnancy last week. She wore several casually chic outfits including a brown jacket and tightly fitted mini-dress that showed off her growing bump. But opted for a long tie-dye dress that also put her impending arrival on full display when she stepped on stage. The presenter wore a Newcastle United football shirt to represent her hometown when they played in the Premier League against Everton on Sunday. Another festival outfit consisted of a pair of ankle length boots and a tight brown patterned dress. Following the announcement of her pregnancy, Vick was flooded with support from the Radio 1 team. Her co-presenter, Jamie Laing, 36, took the opportunity to tell her she will make a fantastic mum on air. Jamie said: 'You're an amazing friend, an amazing person, and you're just going to be an amazing mum.' Vick and Calvin's baby is set to have an interesting start to life, with the pair owning several homes, including a farm in Ibiza and a 10-acre estate in the Cotswolds. The couple are reported to be in the process of building a mansion on their Cotswolds estate, which is reported to become their main place of residence. The couple tied the knot in September 2023 and only just announced their impending arrival, choosing to keep their relationship largely out of the spotlight. Vick stressed on air that she didn't want to make a big deal out of her pregnancy. She said: 'This is not an announcement, by the way. People keep saying are you going to announce, are you going to announce? And I'm like, I'm not the King. 'I'll be honest, I struggle with anything that's personal or private. I will tell you a story about eating a kebab out of a bin, that's one thing. 'But there's a line and so I've never been that big on sharing. Particularly because I've just been enjoying this privately and quietly.'
Wales Online
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Liverpool parade start time, TV channel, route and road closures
Liverpool parade start time, TV channel, route and road closures Liverpool's Premier League title parade will take place today (Monday, May 26) and will see hundreds of thousands of supporters lining the streets A Liverpool fan during the Premier League winners parade in Liverpool (Image: PA Wire ) Today, the city centre streets of Liverpool and beyond are set to be thronged by hundreds of thousands of Liverpool FC fans as the club parades the Premier League title for the first time in their history. Yesterday, a wave of red swept across the region as the team hoisted their 20th league title aloft in front of a jubilant crowd at Anfield. The celebratory mood extended beyond Anfield, with flares ignited and flags fluttering in the breeze. In the city centre, roads were shut down as Reds supporters flooded the streets following the final whistle. The main festivities are scheduled for today, May 26. The parade forms part of an eventful weekend on Merseyside, featuring highlights such as BBC's Radio 1 Big Weekend and the docking of the Cunard Queen Anne cruise ship. When does the Liverpool parade start? The 15km (10-mile) procession is slated to kick off at 2.30pm on Monday, May 26. It's anticipated to span three to five hours, although timings may fluctuate, reports the Liverpool Echo. Where does the Liverpool parade commence? The parade will set off from Allerton Maze and proceed north along Queens Drive, tracing a route akin to that used in 2019. How can you watch the Liverpool parade Supporters can tune into live coverage of the parade via LFC's official channels, including LFCTV GO, YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok. Article continues below UK viewers can also catch the action live on LFCTV via Sky (channel 423) and Virgin Media (channel 544). We'll be providing live updates throughout the day. Will there be road closures? The Strand will be shut northbound from the junction of Upper Parliament Street/Great George Street to Leeds Street/Great Howard Street junction, from 4am to 10pm, or until it is deemed safe to reopen. The southbound lane will be closed from roughly 12pm to 8pm, again contingent on crowd safety requirements. Furthermore, Leeds Street City bound will be shut from 12pm until approximately 8pm. Liverpool City Council strongly recommends that people refrain from driving – especially into the city centre. They have urged fans to walk and attempt to view the parade as close to home as possible. What is the parade's route? The victory parade route will commence at Allerton Maze and will travel north bound on Queens Drive towards the Fiveways roundabout and Rocket flyover. From there it will proceed along:. • Queens Drive. • Mill Bank. • West Derby Road. • Islington. • Leeds Street. • The Strand. • Route concludes at Blundell Street. Article continues below Will there be dedicated viewing areas? The route spans 15km and the advice is to utilise the length of the route. There are no designated viewing areas but there will be animation across the route this year.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Radio 1's Big Weekend Liverpool: In pictures
Music lovers packed out Liverpool's Sefton Park for Radio 1's Big three days, an estimated 100,000 music fans came to enjoy around 100 performances across four Friday Tom Grennan headlined and he had lots of guest stars joining him on stage. During his set, he was joined on stage by famous Liverpudlian, Mel C from the 90s girl-band the Spice in the group as Sporty Spice, true to her nickname she wore a Liverpool football shirt. While you might be expecting cheers from a hometown crowd - she was booed by some for wearing the meanwhile, said he was "restoring the balance" as he wore a blue Everton top, the city's other famous football club. Another surprise was YouTuber KSI joining Grennan."We're about to go wild for this," Grennan promised before KSI entered the stage to cheers from fans. He wasn't the only one making an unexpected appearance either! Ed Sheeran thrilled fans with a shock performance on the New Music Stage, telling the crowd: "I'm glad you turned up. I know this was a secret."But as it wasn't able to contain as big an audience as the main stage, some fans were left disappointed that they didn't get to see his set. One person who was playing the main stage was Myles Smith, who will also have a busy summer playing at Glastonbury and Wembley as well as supporting Ed Sheeran on his 26-year-old who earlier this year won the Rising Star Brit Award, was thrilled to be there."It's wild," he told the BBC. "Main stage at Big Weekend is huge for me - it's one of those pinch-me moments."I'm just trying to take it all in and enjoy the ride." But for other fans, their highlight was seeing Jade Thirwall - the former Little Mix star turned solo artist. She performed some of her solo hits including Angel of My Dreams and Fantasy, but she also paid tribute to her bandmates as well, playing some of their biggest songs. She told the crowd: "This is my first ever solo show and I promise you, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else or with anyone else tonight. Wow this is incredible. "Now because it is my first show I want it to be extra special and a night I'll never forget."Did you watch any of the Big Weekend? Who were your favourite performers? Let us know in the comments below...
