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Daily Record
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Rylan Clark gives update on mum Linda's health after latest hospital dash
The BBC Radio 2 presenter missed a show at the weekend to be beside his mum, as he gave an update on social media. Rylan Clark has provided an update on his mum Linda's health condition following her emergency hospital visit last Friday. The BBC presenter missed his Radio 2 show on Saturday to be by her side. The television personality reassured fans on Saturday morning that she was recovering well. Rylan announced to his followers the good news that she would be discharged from hospital in time to celebrate her 73rd birthday on Sunday, July 20. He wrote on Instagram, "Antibiotics have worked. Letting her home on orals. So she's home for her bday." He expressed his gratitude, saying, "Cheers, everyone, for your messages. Means a lot. Off sort wheelie bins x." Previous updates from Rylan didn't disclose the reason for Linda's recent hospital dash according to reports in the Mirror, but he mentioned, "She's all good. Hoping she will be at home for her bday. She's now worried about wheelie bins going out again." The update comes just days before Linda 's birthday this weekend. Although Rylan has remained quiet on discussing too many details on Linda's recent health scare, he assured fans he would keep them updated as "trooper" Linda recovers. Rylan, who often shares the couch with his mum Linda on Celebrity Gogglebox, first broke the news on social media on Friday. He wrote: : "Mummy Linda isn't well, sadly, so I won't be hosting the show tomorrow." The former Big Brother star went on to thank the medical staff, adding: "Thank you to the emergency team at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Especially Tanya, who really looked after my mum. Will keep you updated as she's on the mend. She's a trooper." He later shared, giving an update: "She's doing really well thankfully. All going good. Cheers for all ur messages." The popular presenter, who hosts his own Saturday afternoon show on BBC Radio 2, was replaced this weekend by Richie Anderson. Richie, 37, teamed up with former X Factor star Diana Vickers on the programme and reached out to listeners earlier for their "help" before chatting with Diana about her new podcast, Just Between Us. On Instagram, Richie confirmed he would be filling in for Rylan, telling his followers: "I need your help. So tomorrow I'm sitting in for Rylan on Radio 2 and I'm gonna be joined in the studio by the icon Diana Vickers." He encouraged fans to share their dilemmas, stating: "She's got a new podcast out, relationship agony aunt, so we wanna use her advice skills as we do 'Diana's Dilemmas'. So we want your fun household, family, and relationship dilemmas." This comes shortly after Rylan announced that his mum Linda had finally joined Instagram, where she quickly gained over 110,000 followers. Last week, Rylan excitedly shared: "So we've finally done it. Linda is now on Instagram." He also said: "Bear with as she gets used to it but give her a follow if you want," adding, "Can't believe this is happening." Days later, Linda took to social media to post an update. Alongside a photo of herself, Rylan, and the Celebrity Gogglebox team, she penned: "Thank you for 100k followers! Still don't really know what it means but Ross is helping me. This is our lovely Gogglebox crew. Luv yas."
Daily Mirror
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rylan Clark shares health update on mum Linda with fans after hospital dash
Rylan Clark updated his fans on how his mum Linda is doing after she suffered a terrifying health scare and was rushed to hospital on Friday with him rushing to be with her Rylan Clark has shared an update on his mum Linda after she was rushed to the hospital on Friday. The popular presenter skipped hosting his Radio 2 show on Saturday as he dashed to be by her side, confirming to fans on Saturday morning that she was on the mend. Rylan confirmed to fans that she would be returning home in time for her 73rd birthday on Sunday, July 20. He shared on Instagram, "Antibiotics have worked. Letting her home on orals. So she's home for her bday." He added, "Cheers, everyone, for your messages. Means a lot. Off sort wheelie bins x." Rylan had also updated fans earlier on but didn't detail why Linda had been said, "She's all good. Hoping she will be at home for her bday. She's now worried about wheelie bins going out again." The news comes just days ahead of Linda's birthday on Sunday. Rylan didn't provide any further details on her hospitalisation but told his followers on on Instagram that he will keep them updated as "trooper" Linda recovers. Rylan, who appears with Linda on Celebrity Gogglebox, shared the news in a statement on the platform on Friday. He began by writing in the message: "Mummy Linda isn't well, sadly, so I won't be hosting the show tomorrow." The presenter continued by telling his followers: "Thank you to the emergency team at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Especially Tanya, who really looked after my mum. Will keep you updated as she's on the mend. She's a trooper." He has since shared an update on Linda. Rylan wrote in a follow-up message later this evening: "She's doing really well thankfully. All going good. Cheers for all ur messages." Rylan hosts his own show on BBC Radio 2 each Saturday afternoon and his replacement for this weekend's instalment was Richie Anderson. Richie, 37, was joined by former X Factor contestant Diana Vickers on the show and issued a message for listeners earlier. He asked for their "help" ahead of speaking to Diana, who has just launched her Just Between Us podcast. In a video shared on his Instagram Story, Richie confirmed that he is stepping in for Rylan. He told his followers: "I need your help. So tomorrow I'm sitting in for Rylan on Radio 2 and I'm gonna be joined in the studio by the icon Diana Vickers." Richie requested that fans send their dilemmas, saying: "She's got a new podcast out, relationship agony aunt, so we wanna use her advice skills as we do 'Diana's Dilemmas'. So we want your fun household, family, and relationship dilemmas." The news of Linda's hospitalisation comes just days after Rylan shared that he had "finally" got him mother to have her own Instagram account. Since her debut last week, she's amassed more than 110,000 followers on the platform. Announcing the news last week, Rylan wrote: "So we've finally done it. Linda is now on Instagram." He added: "Bear with as she gets used to it but give her a follow if you want." He added: "Can't believe this is happening." Days later, Linda shared an update. Alongside a photo of herself, Rylan and a Celebrity Gogglebox crew, she wrote: "Thank you for 100k followers! Still don't really know what it means but Ross is helping me. This is our lovely Gogglebox crew. Luv yas."
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball declares 'warfare' on local 'gang' after ditching £2 million home
BBC Radio 2 star Zoe Ball, who switched to a townhouse in 2024, explained how she was in the grips of "warfare" with a local "gang" and was planning to take action at "dawn" Zoe Ball has shared her woes about a local "gang" after swapping her lavish £2 million countryside pad for a Brighton and Hove townhouse. In 2024, the BBC Radio 2 presenter bid farewell to her rural Sussex abode in Newick and set up shop in a townhouse, intriguingly right next door to her ex-husband, Norman Cook, better known as Fatboy Slim. The couple, who tied the knot in 1999 and had two children together, parted ways in 2016 and finalised their divorce in 2020. Since relocating, Zoe seems to taken to gardening but has run into quite the predicament. According to the Mail, she revealed that she's been locked in "warfare" with a "gang" of foxes, cats, and squirrels that have been making a mess in her garden. Zoe lamented: "I've got this gang of foxes, cats and squirrels that basically s*** in all the borders." Despite her efforts of using lemon, thyme, and mulch, the tactic backfired. She elaborated on her struggle: "The squirrels are now digging up their monkey nuts and the bulbs they nicked off me ... this is warfare." "I'm going to sit at dawn with a pop gun under a blanket aiming at them. They're bold. They come up to me like a little gang of s****y squirrels." A source previously told the publication that Zoe was seeking a "bit more lively" environment, having grown "fed up with life" in the quieter countryside. Zoe Ball's exit from the Radio 2 Breakfast Show in 2024, after a six-year stint, was a major talking point, with Scott Mills stepping into her shoes. Addressing why she quit, she cited that it was time to "step away" from the "very early mornings" and "focus on family." Fast-forward to this year, and Zoe has returned to BBC Radio 2 with a weekend show. Additionally, Zoe has opened up about battling "really bad social anxiety". She confessed that her role on the Breakfast Show had been a convenient excuse to avoid social gatherings that made her uneasy. While speaking on her new Dig It podcast, co-hosted by fellow radio star Jo Whiley, she explained that she was "always slightly in the back" of her head, attempting to think of an excuse of "not being able to go" and saying her previous job was a "great excuse". Without the Breakfast Show as a reason, Zoe says she can no longer plead the need for an early night. She further discussed her discomfort with social situations, particularly her aversion to small talk. Zoe admitted: "I am really bad at small talk. It makes my skin crawl. I have had to reverse myself out of conversations when I have said something so weird."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rylan Clark's mum Linda rushed to hospital as he cancels work commitment
Radio host Rylan Clark has announced that his mother Linda Clark was rushed to hospital this week. He shared the news with fans whilst revealing that he will take some time off work as a result. Rylan hasn't given any details on the cause of Linda's hospitalisation. He wrote in a message: "Mummy Linda isn't well sadly so I won't be hosting the show tomorrow. Thank you to the emergency team at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Especially Tanya who really looked after my mum. Will keep you updated as she's on the mend. She's a trooper." The presenter hosts his own show on BBC Radio 2 each Saturday afternoon. The BBC has revealed that Richie Anderson will cover for him on Rylan On Saturday tomorrow, with the stand-in host joined by singer Diana Vickers. Richie confirmed that he is stepping in for the latest episode in a video this evening. He said: "I need your help. So tomorrow I'm sitting in for Rylan on Radio 2 and I'm gonna be joined in the studio by the icon Diana Vickers.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jessie J 'set for huge TV comeback' following successful mastectomy amid breast cancer diagnosis
Jessie J is reportedly planning to mark her TV comeback with a special appearance on Strictly Come Dancing this September following her mastectomy. The singer, 37, had surgery two weeks ago and confirmed to her fans that 'no cancer spread', after revealing she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in June. According to The Sun, BBC bosses believe she will kick off the new series perfectly as they welcome her return. A source said: 'Jessie is putting her health and recovery first but is already excited for getting back on stage. 'She's been booked for a TV comeback on Strictly in September and bosses can't wait to have her on the show. 'Right now she's feeling very grateful for life and all the opportunities coming her way.' MailOnline has contacted Strictly and Jessie J's representatives for comment. As well as the reported Strictly appearance, Jessie is also booked to perform at Radio 2 In The Park in September in Chelmsford. Earlier this month, Jessie shared an adorable clip of her two-year-old son Sky the night before the operation. In the sweet clip, Jessie is heard encouraging her boy to say 'Mummy's going to be okay' as she prepared for the surgery to remove her breast. In the caption, she penned: 'AND.. I AM OK. Results = I have NO cancer spread. Happy tears are real', followed by several crying emojis. The Price Tag hitmaker continued: 'Thank YOU for the prayers, the love, the well wishes, the joy and all the positive energy. 'This video is from the night before my surgery. We called it baby boy. You are my biggest ray of light and with you in my life, the darkness will never win. 'Lots of healing to go and one more surgery to make these cousins look more like sisters, but for now it's gratitude time and I am changing my name to The LopJess monster.' It comes after Jessie revealed she wished she said goodbye to her breast before undergoing a mastectomy. In an update last month, she said that she is experiencing some 'delayed sadness' and felt 'disappointed' that she didn't say goodbye. Taking to her Instagram stories, she shared a candid post with fans, bravely opening up about her feelings. The performer admitted that she went into 'survival mode' when she first found out about her diagnosis and is now letting herself be angry and sad. In her post, Jessie wrote: '2 weeks post surgery. Had my drain out 2 nights ago. She said breathe in and take a hard breathe out. She whipped that thang out so quick. Woii oii. Weirdest feeling. But so nice to have it out after 12 days. 'Now it's just me and my wonky boobs trying to figure out how to dress until I match them up. The left one is looking at me like "you ok babe?"' She continued: 'Also my experience was when I was diagnosed I went into survival mode. 'There was so much going on with appointments and in my mind esp with a toddler I had just moved and was about to start this campaign after 8 years away. Mad. In the caption, she penned: 'AND.. I AM OK. Results = I have NO cancer spread. Happy tears are real', followed by several crying emojis 'I didn't really have a lot of time to process what was happening or what was going to happen. So I'm currently experiencing some delayed sadness and frustration by having time to process what IS happening. Jessie added: 'A little disappointed in myself I didn't say goodbye to my old boob enough. Sounds silly but that's where I'm at. Again that's my journey. I'm sure others feel different. 'But for me I didn't think beyond the surgery. I was just being strong. Well now I'm here and letting myself be angry and sad and all the things. Just for a few days. 'Then I will sew some padding in a bra to even them out order some t-shirts and crack tf on'.
