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Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times
Noddy Holder: ‘Our first date was the bar at the Holiday Inn'
Suzan and I met in 1989, when I was a guest on Central Weekend Live, this ITV show she worked on. Even though there was a 20-year age gap, we immediately hit it off because she was into all the old rock'n'roll stuff I grew up with — Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Chuck Berry. So I asked her out. Unfortunately, she thought I was asking the whole TV crew out for a drink. Even when I bumped into her a couple of weeks later and asked her out again, she still didn't catch on. I said, 'For God's sake, I'm asking you out on a date!' It was nothing fancy, we just went to the Holiday Inn bar. She turned up in full camouflage gear, clumpy boots and a balaclava, though she says it was a snood. I thought she was on manoeuvres with the Territorial Army. It went well but I admit I was a bit wary of dating. I didn't want to come across like some rock star putting himself about; plus I had two teenage kids and was only recently out of a long divorce. A couple of times I'd met up with people and thought, 'This'll end up in the papers.' With Suzan, it was different. I trusted her. We took things slowly for the first year or so and met up every couple of weeks. She only allowed me to meet her parents after two years! She was probably worried they'd think I was some drug-addled sex fiend. Yes, there were a few high jinks with Slade, but we were never as mischievous as the Who or Led Zeppelin. I used to roadie for Planty — that's Robert Plant, Led Zeppelin's singer. Many a night I had to wait for him while he was showing some chick his 'etchings'. One of the reasons my first marriage didn't work out was because I was often away for nine months at a time. All the day-to-day stuff — Nativity plays, looking after the kids — was handled by my missus. I regret that; it wasn't easy for her. When I met Suzan I was about to leave Slade, so she didn't have to deal with any of that. The fact that life was more normal also influenced my decision to be a dad again at 49. Suzan and I had a long discussion and I said, 'Don't worry, I'll be there.' And I meant it. When Django arrived in 1995, I wanted to make up for what I'd missed with my two daughters, Jessica [named after the Allman Brothers song] and Charisse [after the dancer Cyd Charisse]. I enjoyed helping with homework and doing the school run. Of course I was the oldest dad at the school gates and that did bother me. My mum wasn't happy when I told her Suzan was pregnant. She just kept saying, 'How can you be a dad at 49?' It was different for her generation and she refused to talk about it — until Django was born. She adored him, spoilt him rotten. Even though Django and my daughters were all grown up when I got diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in 2018, I had to let Suzan break the news to them. They'd only given me six months to live and I knew I'd start cracking jokes, which probably wasn't the best way to handle it: 'Don't bother getting me a birthday card this year!' I'm not good at taking things too seriously. I started the chemo but figured that if my number was up, there wasn't much I could do about it. With cancer you never get the 'all clear' — I still see my consultant every few months — but a year or so after the diagnosis things seemed to be going well, and here we are seven years down the road. I've been told my mental approach was a big part of that. I don't get too depressed, try to keep calm and carry on as normal. But it was Suzan who helped me do that. Although privately she went to hell and back, she was always at my side, fighting, keeping me positive. I might be a cocky f***er, but I'm glad I had her with me. When I told my mate that Noddy Holder had invited me for a drink at the Holiday Inn bar, she said, 'Ooh, that's very close to the Holiday Inn bedrooms.' Not wanting to give out the wrong signals, I turned up in my camo trousers and my brother's jacket. I looked like I'd just been paintballing! Give Nod his due, though, he wasn't put out in the slightest. He just got me a drink and started talking about Little Richard. I can honestly say I'd never met a bloke like him before — so full of charisma and humour. But he didn't sit there telling me stories about how famous he was; he wanted a proper conversation. Having said that, being with Nod does mean I've had my fair share of rock-star moments, meeting Ozzy Osbourne and the Black Sabbath lot, and Paul McCartney. Nod and Paul go way back. He's arguably the most famous person I've ever met and also one of the nicest. I'm not just saying that! One Christmas Nod had been asked to turn on the lights in Birmingham city centre with Tom Jones. We arrived in this bus and I'm sat there between Nod and Tom, with all these women screaming outside. One lady had her face right up at Tom's window, shouting his name. She was getting on a bit, wasn't a looker and had no teeth. Nod said, 'Don't fancy yours much, Tom.' Both of 'em were roaring with laughter. In case you haven't noticed, there is an age gap — almost 20 years — but does it matter? The more we saw each other, the more we realised we had in common. The same working-class Black Country values. We didn't have nannies, we don't have cleaners, we didn't send Django to a private school. Yes, Nod's famous, but he was incredibly supportive when I said I wanted to write a book. I had zero confidence in myself but he was constantly giving me a boot up the backside. I do occasionally worry about Nod's health. Thankfully, we can now talk about his cancer in the past tense. He wanted me to tell the kids, but I have no recollection of those phone calls. I don't want those memories back. He'd only been given six months to live, so I went through a sort of grief. And I'd no idea it could be a physical pain, ripping through my body. He kept saying, 'I've had a good life. I've got no complaints.' But I couldn't accept that; I didn't want him to leave me. I kept it together in front of him, but if I said I was going for a walk I think he knew I was off for a good cry. And then that magical day in 2020. Although the chemo was going well, I didn't want to get too excited but I heard him singing along to Little Richard's The Girl Can't Help It on the radio. Because it was oesophageal cancer, I'd not heard that for a long, long time. I just broke down on the spot. Noddy was in Flame is out now on Blu-ray/DVD and on BFI Player from September 5. Suzan Holder's novel What Would Dolly Do? (HarperCollins £9.99) is out now. Order a copy at Noddy on SuzanShe's a mad Elvis fan. Won't have a word said against him, even the big-belly Seventies Suzan on NoddyHe loves Columbo and always dreamt about being one of the villains. Wonder what they'd have made of the Brummie accent?
Leader Live
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Ian Puleston Davies and Suzan Holder at Flintshire event
The pair, who are great friends, will reveal how actor, director and writer Ian gave Suzan some valuable advice when she was writing the first of her three books published by HarperCollins. Suzan, who is married to musician Noddy Holder, writes romantic comedies with a musical twist, her latest book 'What Would Dolly Do?' is inspired by the queen of country music, Dolly Parton. Suzan and Ian will be In Conversation at The Berwyn Bookshop on Thursday, July 31 from 7.30pm. Suzan said: 'When Ian and I get together we don't stop chatting and always have a real laugh, it'll be fun to share that experience with book lovers. "I've got some stories about the real-life adventures that have inspired my books that even Ian doesn't know so I'm looking forward to surprising him and the audience!' Ian said: 'I love Suzan's books, they are very rock n'roll - just like her, it's going to be a fabulous evening!' Cheshire based Suzan's first book 'Shake It Up, Beverley' about a Beatles mad mum and her internet dating disasters got a thumbs up from Sir Paul McCartney himself who said it was 'Fab!' Suzan got the idea for her second book 'Rock n' Rose' after an adventurous trip she made to Elvis Presley's Graceland home where she was dramatically rescued by a Mississippi motorcycle cop. 'What Would Dolly Do?' tells the story of Becky, a Dolly Parton tribute singer with such terrible stage-fright she can only perform when dressed up as country music's biggest, blondest star. Read more After splitting with her boyfriend (and Kenny Rogers singing partner) Becky decides to take inspiration from Dolly to go it alone and try to shine like a diamond in a rhinestone world. Suzan said: 'The book is perfect for Dolly fans of course, but it also speaks to anyone who wants to escape the 9 to 5 or strike out in a new direction and face their fears.' Tickets are available from the shop in Buckley or online priced £5 a ticket £10 to include a copy of the book.
Scottish Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
MAFS groom spotted sharing ‘x-rated kiss' with influencer after bitter split from show bride
The pair didn't seem to care who was watching as they cracked on at a showbiz event KISS ME QUICK MAFS groom spotted sharing 'x-rated kiss' with influencer after bitter split from show bride A MAFS GROOM couldn't keep his hands off a sexy influencer as the pair were spotted enjoying an 'x-rated kiss'. Ryan Donnelly, 37, who shot to fame on Married AT First Sight Australia earlier this year, proved that he has moved on from his show bride Jacqui Burfoot, 29, with a very steamy display. 6 MAFS star Ryan Donnelly was spotted getting VERY cosy with influencer Suzan Mutesi Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 The pair couldn't keep their hands off each other with an onlooker saying they put on an 'x-rated display' Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 The pair posed for the cameras as they enjoyed Suzan's birthday Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Ryan shot to fame on MAFS when he was married to Jacqui Burfoot Credit: Nine It's fair to say that Ryan's marriage to Jacqui did not work out, with her now in a relationship with fellow groom Clint Rice, 44. Keen to show he has also moved on from his reality romance, Ryan was spotted getting VERY cosy with Suzan Mutesi. The pair were all over each other the influencer's Studio 54-themed party over the weekend. Suzan, who shot to fame as the "fake influencer" after it was alleged that she inflated her follower count, went all out for her 39th birthday bash. But the highlight of the night was when she packed on the PDA with Ryan. An onlooker spotted them kissing in a booth at the party, which was held at Pelicano in Sydney's Potts Point. They said that fellow party goers were left stunned as they passionately kissed in front of them. A source told the Daily Mail Australia that things between them were "nothing short of X-rated". A guest at Suzan's party told the outlet: "He was all over her. "Everyone was whispering and watching - it was impossible to ignore." Suzan made sure all eyes were on her as she enjoyed a steamy kiss. The social media star was dressed in a tiny silver sequin mini-dress with sheer cut-outs. While her kissing partner Ryan dressed casually in a white t-shirt and jeans. 6 An onlooker said they spent the evening snogging Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The Irish Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
MAFS groom spotted sharing ‘x-rated kiss' with influencer after bitter split from show bride
A MAFS GROOM couldn't keep his hands off a sexy influencer as the pair were spotted enjoying an 'x-rated kiss'. Ryan Donnelly, 37, who shot to fame on Married AT First Sight Australia earlier this year, proved that 6 MAFS star Ryan Donnelly was spotted getting VERY cosy with influencer Suzan Mutesi Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 The pair couldn't keep their hands off each other with an onlooker saying they put on an 'x-rated display' Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 The pair posed for the cameras as they enjoyed Suzan's birthday Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Ryan shot to fame on MAFS when he was married to Jacqui Burfoot Credit: Nine It's fair to say that Ryan's marriage to Jacqui did not work out, with Keen to show he has also moved on from his reality romance, Ryan was spotted getting VERY cosy with Suzan Mutesi. The pair were all over each other the influencer's Studio 54-themed party over the weekend. Suzan, who shot to fame as the "fake influencer" after it was alleged that she inflated her follower count, went all out for her 39th birthday bash. Read more on MAFS But the highlight of the night was when she packed on the PDA with Ryan. An onlooker spotted them kissing in a booth at the party, which was held at Pelicano in Sydney's Potts Point. They said that fellow party goers were left stunned as they passionately kissed in front of them. A source told the Most read in Reality A guest at Suzan's party told the outlet: "He was all over her. "Everyone was whispering and watching - it was impossible to ignore." Suzan made sure all eyes were on her as she enjoyed a steamy kiss. The social media star was dressed in a tiny silver sequin mini-dress with sheer cut-outs. While her kissing partner Ryan dressed casually in a white t-shirt and jeans. 6 An onlooker said they spent the evening snogging Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 The pair only had eyes for each other Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Suzan Catherine Stage Suzan Stage was born Suzan Catherine
Jun. 4—Suzan Catherine Stage Suzan Stage was born Suzan Catherine Schiwart in Reno, Nevada in early 1965. She passed away on May 28, 2025. Suzan was the third of three children to Elmer "Tex" and Caroline Schiwart. She was ten years younger than her sister Cherrie, and eleven younger than her brother Steve. She graduated from Reed High School in Sparks, Nevada, a suburb of Reno, in 1983, following her father and brother into the military, joining the Nevada Air National Guard later that year. She went through Air Force Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio before transitioning to Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas for her Technical Training. Having participated in church choirs through her childhood, Suzan volunteered to sing in the Special Activities Choir during her technical training. It was in choir that she met her future husband, Michael Stage. They dated for the duration of his technical training, when he left for his first assignment in England. When Suzan completed her training, she returned to Reno to begin her career with the Air National Guard. The two maintained a long-distance relationship for two years. He would call every week, and twice used his leave to travel to Reno rather than visit his family in San Diego. Suzan also flew to England to visit Michael once over the winter vacation in 1985. Suzan moved from Reno to Mesa, Arizona in 1986 when Michael transferred from England to Williams Air Force Base in the eastern region of Phoenix, joining the Arizona Air National Guard. It was only a year later they decided to marry, the ceremony taking place in Reno with family and friends in attendance. The couple had returned to Arizona, and bought their first house in Tempe in 1989. Suzan was then pregnant with their son Thomas in 1990, when Michael was reassigned to Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, New Mexico. Suzan transferred to the Air National Guard for that state, and Thomas was born at Cannon Air Force Base. After the first Gulf War, the Air Force went through a large drawdown, and Michael left active duty and joined Suzan in the Air National Guard in 1992. The couple remained in Clovis until 1996, before moving to Albuquerque. They both eventually obtained full-time positions at the guard unit at Kirtland Air Force Base. Suzan completed many combat deployments during her military career, including Kuwait, Turkey, northern Italy, and eventually capping her 31-years with a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. Upon leaving uniformed service, Suzan continued her career by joining the U.S. Forest Service. In 2019, Suzan was diagnosed with Stage-3 Ovarian Cancer. After a hysterectomy and two rounds of chemotherapy, the doctors proclaimed that she was in remission. Nine months later, the cancer had returned, sending her through more chemotherapy. Though they had initially given her about four years to live from the initial diagnosis, Suzan fought the deadly disease for over five years. She and Mike traveled for a month to Europe, the southern states to see family and friends, took a Nile River cruise to see pyramids and temples, and spent a week in the Hawaiian Islands with friends, the highlight of which was snorkeling at night with manta rays. After an aborted clinical trial at MD Andersen in Houston, she was sent home into hospice. Nine days later she died surrounded by family and friends who had come from around the country. She is survived by her husband Mike, son Tom, and brother Steve. She was adored and loved by those who knew her. Her smile was contagious, and never more so than when performing Star Wars cosplay for the local Rebel Legion and 501st Legion. She has become one with The Force and is deeply missed.
