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Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
EastEnders legend Sam Womack lands new role worlds away from Ronnie Mitchell
EastEnders legend Samantha Womack is taking on a new role, and it is worlds away from Ronnie Mitchell. Ronnie was a staple on our screens for almost ten years and was part of some major storylines, including the Who Killed Archie Mitchell? whodunnit. There was outrage from fans in 2017 when Ronnie was killed off alongside sister Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons) on her wedding day, with both women tragically drowning in a swimming pool. Since leaving the show, Sam has appeared on TV series like Silent Witness and Buffering. She has also taken to the stage in the UK tour of The Girl on the Train, where she met partner Oliver Farnworth, before starring in 42nd Street the Musical. Now, the actress is taking on a new venture, in stage play Dear England, which is set to tour the UK later this year. The play is a fictional take on Gareth Southgate's time as manager of the England men's football team. Sam will take on the role of psychologist Pippa Grange, while Doctors star David Sturzaker will play Gareth Southgate. 'I am so excited to be returning to the stage to perform in Dear England,' Sam said in a video posted to Instagram. More Trending 'It's a wonderful piece of theatre – entertaining and thought-provoking as well as incredibly staged. I am also fascinated by Pippa Grange and her impact on [the] England men's team.' She continued: 'She fundamentally changed the culture and, in turn, the course of sporting history by teaching the squad to embrace their fears and she's an extremely inspiring role to take on. 'I can't wait to delve in and get back to touring around the country with this fantastic show.' View More » Dear England is visit theatres across the country, including Plymouth, Leeds, Norwich and Wimbledon. MORE: EastEnders legends reunite for night out ahead of major character's return after 20 years MORE: Emmerdale celebrates the Lionesses' Euros victory with last minute special scene MORE: Coronation Street and Emmerdale 'face brutal cast culls' as ITV slashes budgets
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jo Wood details heartbreaking journey following split from Ronnie Wood
Jo Wood -who was married to Rolling Stone guitarist Ronnie Wood - has revealed she was forced to pick up the pieces and prove she could cope on her own following her split from the star After 24 years of marriage to one of the world's most renowned guitarists, Jo Wood could be forgiven for wanting to hide away from the world as she struggled to navigate life on her own, following her split with Ronnie Wood. And while it took time for her to come to terms with the new chapter of her life, Jo, 70, has now revealed that she was determined to prove she could lead a healthy and successful life without the Rolling Stone star. In a recent interview, she explained that she needed to show she was not a "victim", following her public split. Jo and Ronnie tied the knot in 1985 and called time on their nuptials in 2009. In an interview with The Times, she said: "After Ronnie I found it's important to say to myself, 'I'm not a victim, I can still enjoy a good life.' When I was really broken-hearted I totally let myself go. I didn't shave my legs, I didn't shave anything. I was just miserable." Ronnie has now re-married to Sally Humphries and the coupled wed in 2012. The pair have twin daughters together. Jo recently bumped into her ex-husband at a hotel in Barbados with Sally and their children. But it looks as though things between all parties is as amicable as can be with Jo even describing the encounter as similar to putting on "a comfy pair of old slippers." Jo has achieved great success since her split with Ronnie and has gone on to become an author, a podcast host as well as launching her own organic body care products, named Jo Wood Organics. But when writing her novel, she explained that the editor at the time wanted more emotion when mentioning Ronnie but she refused as the story was "not about Ronnie." Instead, Jo explained that she has worked hard at forgiving the rock star as it "sets you free." Ronnie and Jo share two children together Leah and Tyrone. The couple also had two step children, both from previous relationships. Jo is a mum to Jamie from her first marriage to designer Peter Greene while Ronnie had a son called Jesse from his first marriage. Despite their public split, Jo said that she could happily call Ronnie if she had to but claims that she could do the same with Keith Richards, as she "didn't do anything wrong." She told the Daily Mail: "When you have children and grandchildren, I think it's important… I like to know that I can say, 'The kids have been, you know, even though they're grown up. Have a word with them!'" The businesswoman has parted ways with her party lifestyle and now enjoys a self-sufficient experience at her countryside home. She is even set to launch a supplement called Longevity for added health benefits. But Jo's party lifestyle is never forgotten as even her grandchildren have dubbed her as "Gangster Gran." Jo lives by the rule of being honest which explains why she decided to admit to drug taking in her youth to her grandchildren. In an interview on Good Housekeeping UK's podcast, My Life In A Biscuit Tin, she explained: "I know I shouldn't say this, but I was in the car with them and they were giggling, two of them [grandchildren, Maggie and Kobe]." She added: "They went, 'Gran, have you done any drugs?' I said, 'Of course I have, but I don't recommend it'. I said, 'Because it didn't get me anywhere except lots of sleepless nights.' "You can't be dishonest, because they'll find out. So, I tried to warn them it was a waste of time, but I was in a very special situation. So then they said, "We're going to call you Gangster Gran from now on.'"
Belfast Telegraph
4 days ago
- Politics
- Belfast Telegraph
‘They shot him in the back and ran off celebrating': Author accusing IRA of ethnic cleansing still haunted by brother's murder
Former policeman says Provos were determined to drive Protestants from border areas A former Fermanagh policeman whose brother was murdered by the IRA has told how the killers' celebrations broke his mother's heart. Ken Funston said his mum saw terrorists cheering and waving rifles after shooting Ronnie in the back at a border farm in an attack believed to have been led by Maze escapee Kieran Fleming.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Surprise delivery? 👀
Cheers — it's Friday! Ronnie here. Today is National Wine and Cheese Day — the perfect excuse to get fancy with some stinky delights and crisp sips. Food Tetris on a wooden board, anyone? We made a charcuterie board for my niece's first birthday. She had no idea it existed, but it stole the show. Anyway, treat yourself this weekend — you've earned it! Let's brie real... it's time to wine down. Shall we? 📦 An 'Amazon guy' asked to use the bathroom and then for soup! A puzzled grandma said yes — but wait 'til she found out who he really was. 🏃♀️ Everyone thought this runner at the Special Olympics was heading the wrong way … but he knew exactly where he was going, and it became the sweetest moment of the race. 💈 She lost all her hair at just 6 months old to alopecia — 16 years later, she's finally getting a first glimpse of herself with hair and the mirror moment was priceless. Cheesin' hard? Share the love — because good vibe pairs perfectly with any vintage of the day! Last week, we tested your good news knowledge about the golden retriever who risked it all for his best bud. And the answer is … C. The doorman of a building he doesn't even live in. Did you get it right? Scroll on for good news to fill your emotional charcuterie board — after all, just like the perfect bite of cheese, good news is best savored slowly. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Surprise delivery? 👀
GMA Network
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ronnie Liang, more Kapuso artists join GMA Kapuso Foundation's relief operations for those affected by heavy rains
Several Kapuso celebrities went out of their way to volunteer for GMA Kapuso Foundation's relief operations for the benefit of those who have been affected by the inclement weather. Sparkle star and Philippine Army reservist Ronnie Liang joined the foundation's relief distribution in San Mateo, Rizal under its Operation Bayanihan project. He was seen with Kapuso comedienne Marites "Tessbomb" Marañon in the mercy mission in San Mateo. "Answering the Call of Duty, joining the relief operations for the victims of [Typhoon Crising] and [habagat] in San Mateo, Rizal. Organized by GMA Kapuso Foundation," Ronnie wrote on Instagram Tuesday. In a video posted by GMA Kapuso Foundation on Wednesday, Ronnie was also seen in the foundation's relief distribution in Rodriguez, Rizal. Kairo Lazarte and Johann Nepomuceno, members of Sparkle's P-pop group Cloud 7, were also present in the activity. "We're very grateful po na kahit sa maliit na bagay nakakatulong po kami katulad po sa pamamahagi lang po, very thankful po kami na nabigyan po kami ng chance para po gawin ito at masaya po kami nakakatulong kami," Kairo shared. Meanwhile, Sparkle star John Vic De Guzman shared photos of himself and actress Tart Carlos at GMA Kapuso Foundation's relief packing activity. "We raise our hearts to YOU. With your mercy, we ask for your protection and miracle. Amen," John Vic wrote in the caption. Recently, the GMA Kapuso Foundation also brought assistance to affected communities in Valenzuela City and Quezon City. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday, more than 1.4 million people in the Philippines have been affected by tropical cyclone Crising, the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), and a low pressure area (LPA), with floods, landslides, collapsed structures, and tornadoes reported in several areas. The death toll due to Crising, the Habagat, and LPA also went up to seven. The fatalities were reported in Northern Mindanao, Mimaropa, Davao Region, Caraga, and Metro Manila. More rains are expected in the coming days, per PAGASA on Wednesday, with tropical storm Dante and tropical depression Emong enhancing the Habagat. For those who wish to support GMA Kapuso Foundation's projects, donations may be made via Metrobank, Land Bank, BDO, Bank of Commerce, UnionBank, PNB, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Lazada, and Shopee. Visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website for more information. Here's also a list where you can send monetary and in-kind donations for those affected by the heavy rains. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
