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Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Patrick Kielty's wife close to tears as her biological age is shared live on TV
Patrick Kielty's wife Cat Deeley was on the verge of tears after a "nightmare" test carried out by doctors confirmed her "biological" age live on air. The presenter, who is married to RTE Late Late Show host Patrick, was back in her usual slot on This Morning alongside Ben Shephard on Thursday for her final show before a summer break, and she and her co-host were intrigued to be learning of the notion of lowering one's age to fully understand health and lifespan. Dr Alka Patel, 53, explained to the pair that she has been able to define herself as a 20-year-old in a biological sense since a birthday is nothing more than a "chronological age", whereas a "biological age" is more to do with the health of a person's cells and is more of an "inner age". Describing the practice as "younger ageing", she explained that it all correlates to a lifespan and health overall. Both Ben, 50, and Cat , 48, had undergone the blood test - which takes into account their overall health and wellness, to determine a new number for them - and the former model was on the verge of tears as she watched results come in, and wasn't feeling too confident about what the test would find. Admitting what a hellish process the test had been to start with, she said: "It was a nightmare for me, doctors only had to attempt it twice. I was crying. I'm a terrible sleeper, but I'm very healthy, I eat well and I drink loads of water, and I do yoga. I could be like Gary Oldman in Dracula!" The former Stars In Their Eyes host was feeling nervous about the result to begin with (Image: ITV) As the TV stars watched the numbers go down, Ben exclaimed: "She's still going, I want a recount," and when the number finally stopped going down, Cat said that she "might cry," it was revealed that her biological age is actually 33, making her 15 years younger than she actually is. Describing her shock at the result given her lack of sleep, she said: "I might cry, I might actually cry. I don't know how I've done it because I certainly don't sleep and that is one of the most important factors!" On the other hand, Ben was a little disappointed that his biological age came back at just four years younger as he protested that he is very conscious of his health and wellbeing at this stage in life. The doctor's solution for this was to "be more Goldilocks", and this prompted a laugh from his co-host, who joked that he would need a wig and a bowl of porridge to be able to do that. Despite this, the Tipping Point host admitted that he just wants to focus on fitness for the sake of his mental health, as he explained: "For me, the health and wellness is much more important for me mentally rather than how I feel with the physical side of things." This Morning's Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard (Image: ITV) Ben celebrated his 50th birthday in December 2024 and, to mark the occasion, he bravely agreed to pose topless for the magazine's cover, but during a recent appearance on ITV's Lorraine, he gave fans an update on health where he admitted things aren't quite what they were when it comes to his body. The TV favourite couldn't help but show his embarrassment as he sat with the Scottish presenter, who showcased the cover across screens for all to see. The conversation then turned to what it meant for Ben to grace the cover of Men's Health for a second time in his career. "You look fantastic but I know you work so hard to maintain your health and fitness," Lorraine effused, while Ben admitted that although he's in great shape, hitting middle age has made him realise the need to put in extra effort. On the topic of his current well-being, Ben remarked: "I'm very grateful to still be able to still be able to be fit and health and I know I've got various issues and my body's not quite what it used to be." However, he stopped short of detailing the specific issues he's dealing with. This Morning continues on Virgin Media One from 10am every weekday and is available to stream back on the Virgin Media Player. Get all the big crime and court stories direct to your phone on our new WhatsApp service. Sign up here.
Glasgow Times
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Tina Turner tribute act Totally Tina coming to Paisley
Totally TINA will take to the stage at the town hall on July 4. The show, starring Justine Riddoch, is now in its 15th year after being born in Liverpool. The show will allow fans to see the "closest thing to a live Tina Turner concert". (Image: Supplied) They will include all of Turner's biggest hits, such as Simply the Best, Proud Mary, and Private Dancer, as well as some surprise additions and plenty of audience engagement. To buy tickets, go to Justine, who has been singing professionally for 30 years, was also the winner of Stars In Their Eyes when she appeared as Anastacia. Read more: Award-winning Paisley coffee shop announces closure Inside 'extraordinary' Victorian Bridge of Weir villa with 5-a-side football pitch 'All options must be considered' to save historic ferry She said: "I am thrilled by the success of this production – we have come so far. "Having been told on many occasions that I sounded like Tina, I decided to take the plunge and then spent hours familiarising myself with her life story and scrutinising video footage to watch mannerisms and body movements. (Image: Supplied) "We always add our own personality to the show each year; the element of surprise keeps things fresh, but my ultimate aim is to remain faithful to a Tina Turner live concert paying tribute to her career, and bring the best version of this amazing woman; her voice, her passion and even her legs, to her many fans. "That's why we love it when people tell us that they go away feeling as though they have seen the real thing." Between 2013 to 2019, Totally Tina has won Best Female Artist, Best Choreography, Best Sound & Lighting, and the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the NTMA. In 2020 and 2021, the production won Best Tribute at the NREA and NEA.
The Courier
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
Memories of Braeview Academy family, fun and fire as Dundee school closure looms
From performing as Britney Spears to its camaraderie, former depute head teacher Lynn Cathro has special memories of Braeview Academy, as its closure looms. As does Sheryl Ross, who has been both a pupil and staff member at the Dundee secondary, which shuts for good at the end of term. Along with head teacher Lesley Elder and pupils Kai Smith and Katie-Leigh Buchanan, they told The Courier of their mixed emotions as Braeview closes to become part of the new Greenfield Academy. Lynn, 66, was a teacher at Braeview Academy when it opened in 1996, having joined its predecessor Whitfield High School in 1993. She was principal guidance teacher before becoming depute head. After retiring in 2019, she returned as a supply teacher until last year. Lynn says: 'We're like a family at Braeview. It's quite a small school and we all know each other. The young people are just the best here.' The camaraderie, she said, has been most special to her. And, of course, the many school trips and shows. 'You name it, we did it!' she says. 'We did lots of musicals and just had great fun. The school has very much been the heart of the community.' Indeed, Lynn was often on stage herself, including playing Buttons in the staff pantomime and Britney Spears. She explains: 'One of the best shows we did was like Stars In Their Eyes. I was Britney Spears with two of my sixth year pupils rocking Hit Me Baby One More Time. 'That was a real hoot.' Latterly, Lynn worked in the school's enhanced support provision, a role she adored. She has visited the school in its final days, which are being marked with events including a staff ball, community open day on Saturday and music concert. 'I'm not going to lie, it is sad,' she says. 'Especially when I think of former colleagues who are no longer with us. 'Because, as I say, we're like family. 'But it's mixed feelings because I do think our community, our school deserves to have a brand new school.' Braeview Academy is also a dear place to admin worker Sheryl, 37. She was a pupil between 1999 and 2004 and returned to work there four years ago. She says: 'My five years as a pupil were positive. I was happy at school, I liked my teachers, I liked my subjects and I felt supported.' And in her job she often sees familiar faces from her younger days at Braeview, including teachers and classmates whose children are now at the school. 'I love being back and working with a lot of staff members that taught me back in the day. 'Lesley was actually my guidance teacher!' Sheryl will move to Greenfield Academy with the pupils and many of her colleagues. She's excited but emotional. 'This building, the whole set-up of Braeview, that's all I've known,' she says. 'It's sad to see it closing, this building holds a lot of my teenage memories. 'But I'm glad for the kids and the staff. We do definitely need a new school building.' Kai Smith and Katie-Leigh Buchanan, both 16, are part of the generation to experience both Braeview Academy and soon Greenfield Academy, as they start S6 and S5. Kai says: 'I'm really looking forward to moving to Greenfield. 'But I do have mixed feelings because I've been here for so long and Braeview has offered me so much.' He will be a house captain at Greenfield and says: 'I'm really excited to help bring the community together, help everyone feel a sense of belonging in the new school.' The school's final day on June 27 will also be the end of a long history with Braeview for head teacher Lesley. She joined Braeview as a guidance teacher in 2000 before being appointed depute head of Grove Academy five years later. In 2017 she returned to lead the school. 'Within a couple of days of being here I was inviting into my office parents I had taught back in the day – Sheryl's generation of kids who, by that time, had children that were in the school. 'It's a very, very family-orientated school.' Among the challenges Lesley faced early in her headship was the 2018 fire which destroyed a large part of the building. For almost four months Braeview pupils had to go to Craigie High School and Baldragon Academy. Lesley says: 'The school coped magnificently. It was an amazing feat of endeavour and so many partnerships were involved. 'Because the school was water and fire-damaged, staff had to leave all of their work behind. In 2018 things were still very much paper-based so they were leaving filing cabinets full of documents. 'But schools across the city gave us books, textbooks, recordings for modern languages, photocopied material for S1 right up to S6. 'Within a week and a half everyone was settled at Craigie and Baldragon. The staff there were absolutely tremendous and welcomed us with open arms.' Like Lynn, school shows and other events have created stand-out memories of Braeview for Lesley. 'We used to do positive behaviour days where the staff would dress up in costumes,' she recalls. 'I remember staff coming to work dressed as fairy godmothers and First World War pilots. 'A colleague and I came dressed as British Airways cabin crew. 'Staff had a sense of fun in order to entertain the young people.' With Braeview Academy's closure nearing, the reality is dawning that it will soon be no more. 'Now we're in June and we have less than a month left I think the feelings and emotions have intensified among the staff and young people. 'We're all really optimistic because this new state-of-the art school has been a long time coming for Braeview and Craigie. 'It's very much deserved and it will be a self-esteem boost for the community. 'Greenfield is bigger and the opportunities will be far greater than we've been able to offer. 'But it's also what we're leaving behind. The building that we've known and loved for many years, this small staff and small community.' Former Morgan Academy head teacher Johnny Lothian has been appointed head teacher for Greenfield Academy, so Lesley is to be redeployed by Dundee City Council. Her message to the Braeview staff and pupils moving on? 'The really positive spirit and resilience that the staff have, which is second to none and really characterises Braeview, I know they'll take that forward to Greenfield. 'And I would hope the same for the young people. 'I would say to the young people: 'Always know you're loved.''
