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Daily Mirror
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- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Two huge BBC radio stars join Celebrity Gogglebox and promise 'no filter'
Fellow Boltonians Vernon Kay and Paddy McGuinness have signed up together for the new series of Celebrity Gogglebox, which kicks off on Friday Two Radio 2 stars are teaming up for the first time to appear on Celebrity Gogglebox - and have promised to have 'no filter' when it comes to sharing their opinions. Fellow Boltonians Vernon Kay and Paddy McGuinness, both 51, will be sitting alongside each other when the show returns to Channel 4 on Friday. Vernon told the Mirror he was planning to let his guard down when it came to his comments. "Can't wait to be on Celebrity Gogglebox with Paddy as we both love the show, and always have. It's proper feel-good telly, and I reckon me and Paddy will bring the full commentary package – strong opinions, big laughs, and a serious lack of filter.' Paddy agreed that he was delighted to take part in a series he'd been watching for years. 'I'm delighted to be doing Celebrity Gogglebox with Vernon. I've been on there enough times behind the camera, finally I get a chance to talk about other shows. I've been a fan of Gogglebox for ages, so to be part of it with a fellow Boltonian is belting. As you'd expect with Vernon and myself it'll be full of cultured, intellectual chat. Let the armchair punditry commence!' The pair have plenty in common - not only are they the same age, from the same place, and work for the same radio station, they have both taken on huge sporting challenges for Children in Need in recent years. In 2023 Vernon raised more than £6million with his ultra ultra marathon while last year Paddy pulled in more than £10million by cycling 300 miles on a Raleigh Chopper. And when it comes to TV they really should know what they're talking about - Paddy's former shows include Top Gear, A Question of Sport and Take Me Out - plus Peter Kay comedy Phoenix Nights - while Vernon fronted All Star Family Fortunes, Splash and T4. Many of the regulars will be back for Celebrity Gogglebox including Rylan Clark and his mum Linda, Denise Van Outen and Johnny Vaughan, Gok Wan and Fearne Cotton, Gyles Brandreth and Lulu, Nick and Liv Grimshaw, Clare Balding and Alice Arnold, Mo Gilligan and Babatunde Aleshe and Martin and Roman Kemp. Also new for this series are Inbetweeners star James Buckley and his wife Clair. The 37-year-old actor, best known for portraying Jay Cartwright in the hit sitcom, announced this weekend that he and his wife of 13 years were joining the show. In a video he quipped: 'We are joining the Gogglebox family. We're going to be watching some great TV and some not so great TV.' James and Clair, who met on social media and have two children together, have already won fans over with their podcast, At Home With The Buckleys, which looks at "the wild ride that is modern marriage, parenting and adulting"'.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paddy McGuinness' incredible gesture to school threatened with closure
Paddy McGuinness has made a surprise visit to the schoolchildren he credits with helping him through his massive Children in Need challenge last November. The TV star captivated the nation last autumn when he completed a gruelling 300-mile journey from Wrexham to Glasgow on a Raleigh Chopper bike. The incredible feat - which McGuinness joked left him with a 'sore bum - raised more than £9 million for Children in Need. READ MORE: Graham Norton speaks out after Remember Monday's Eurovision snub READ MORE: Gabby Logan left 'devastated' by daughter's heartbreaking confession While on his gruelling mission, he was buoyed by the support of kids from St Anthony's Catholic Primary School in Saltney, in Wales. And he went back - with his Chopper - to say thank you last Friday morning (May 16), the Mirror reported. Paddy's visit comes as the school is threatened with closure. Flintshire County Council wants to open a super-school 14 miles away for children aged 3-18 - a move which has upset the children, staff and community. McGuinness has previously recorded a video message backing the school to stay open. Paddy said: "When I did my Children in Need challenge, I remember coming up to your school and feeling really tired, my bum was sore off the bike seat. "When I came up to your school you all came out and drew me amazing pictures, and offered me loads of support, and cheered me on. It really helped me to get to the end of my challenge, so thank you very much. "And here's something in return, I'm sending you all my love and support - let's keep your fantastic school open." On Friday's visit to the school, Paddy thanked the kids for spurring him onto the finish line. A source added: 'His visit meant the world to our children, especially given the challenges our school community is currently navigating. "Seeing their smiles and hearing their laughter as they interacted with Paddy, and received the generous donation of toys he brought, was truly heartwarming.'
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Paddy McGuinness in incredible gesture to school threatened with closure
Paddy McGuinness surprised kids at a school under threat of closure who helped support him on his epic Children in Need challenge - leaving them delighted TV star Paddy McGuinness surprised schoolchildren as a thank you for their support during his massive Children in Need challenge. The TV star captivated the nation last November with his Raleigh Chopper cycling heroics. At the time, he was buoyed by the support of kids from St Anthony's Catholic Primary School in Saltney, in Wales. And he went back - with his Chopper - to say thank you last Friday morning. Paddy's visit to the school comes as the school is threatened with closure. Flintshire County Council want to open a super-school 14 miles away for children aged 3-18 - a move which has upset the children, staff and community. He has previously recorded a video message backing the school to stay open. Paddy said: "When I did my Children in Need challenge, I remember coming up to your school and feeling really tired, my bum was sore off the bike seat. "When I came up to your school you all came out and drew me amazing pictures, and offered me loads of support, and cheered me on. It really helped me to get to the end of my challenge, so thank you very much. "And here's something in return, I'm sending you all my love and support - let's keep your fantastic school open." On Friday's visit to the school, Paddy thanked the kids for spurring him onto the finish line. A source added: 'His visit meant the world to our children, especially given the challenges our school community is currently navigating. Seeing their smiles and hearing their laughter as they interacted with Paddy, and received the generous donation of toys he brought, was truly heartwarming.' The comedian's Children In Need challenge raised more than £10 million. The 300-mile bike ride, began in Wrexham, Wales, last month and crossed the finish line in Glasgow.
Leader Live
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
WATCH: Paddy McGuinness visits Saltney primary school
The much-loved television personality visited St Anthony's Catholic Primary School in Saltney on Friday morning. The Take Me Out host wanted to thank the school's pupils for the support they showed him when he stopped off in Saltney as part of his his epic Raleigh Chopper cycling challenge for Children in Need last November. Showing the children his Raleigh Chopper bike, Paddy said: "This is Patch the chopper. This is what I rode on during my Children in Need challenge that you all came out for - supporting me, cheering me on and drawing me pictures, which really gave me all the energy to get to my final destination." Paddy took questions and answers from the children, and presented two pupils with presents - as well as a bag full of toys which will be raffled off to raise money for the school. Paddy pictured with George Bland and Sophia Smith - with the gifts he brought them. (Image: Newsquest) Asked about having three autistic children, Paddy said: "It's great - they ask me so many different questions every day. They'll look at something and they'll think slightly differently to how someone else might think. It's brilliant as they keep me on my toes by asking all these questions. Lawson Woods and Elijah Fieldhouse had school tops and other items signed. (Image: Newsquest) "The trouble is, I never know the answers because they're all more intelligent than me!" He then took pupils outside to have a go riding the Raleigh Chopper, and posed for photos with the children and staff. (Image: Newsquest) MORE NEWS: Michelle McNamee, deputy headteacher, said: "It's been lovely to welcome Paddy to our school to give us all a big lift. The children have been smiling, and so happy. "He spent an enormous amount of time signing autographs and having photos and just generally making everybody laugh and smile. "What a wonderful person he is. He is genuinely as nice as you imagine him to be from the television."
Scotsman
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
14 things which were huge in the 1970s but you rarely see today
But not everything that was big in the 1970s has resurfaced - thankfully, in many cases. There are many things which were hugely popular 50 years ago which have virtually disappeared from everyday life or are at least a much less common sight these days. From food to fashion, toys and household goods, this retro photo gallery takes a look back at some of those things which were so ubiquitous during the 70s but have vanished without a trace. How many of these items and trends do you remember and what do you miss most about the 1970s? Do you have retro pictures or nostalgic memories to share with us? Send them online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story or picture will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers. 1 . Raleigh Chopper Raleigh Chopper bikes were top of every child's wish list during the 1970s. The iconic design, inspired by dragsters and 'chopped' motorbikes, epitomoised cool for a generation of youngsters. | Independent NewsPhoto: Independent NewsPhoto Sales 2 . Teasmade What better way to wake up than to the smell of a freshly brewed cup of tea? The teasmade, which had a whiff of Wallace and Gromit about it, was the height of time-saving sophistication during the 1970s. | RaymondPhoto: RaymondPhoto Sales 3 . Concrete tubes in playgrounds Plastic and, increasingly, wood are today the materials of choice when it comes to play equipment. But in 1970s UK, no playground was complete without a concrete tube for youngsters to crawl through or simply hang out inside. |Photo:Photo Sales 4 . Angel Delight This instant dessert was hugely popular in the 1970s, and remains the flavour of their childhood for many people who grew up during the decade. You can still buy Angel Delight, which comes in flavours including butterscotch, strawberry and banana, but it's not as ubiquitious as it was back then. | Glenrothes Gazette Photo: Glenrothes Gazette Photo Sales
