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Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Pierce Brosnan hits back at critics who mocked Irish accent on Mobland as show's future hangs in the balance
PIERCE BROSNAN has hit back after being widely mocked for struggling to master an Irish accent – despite being born in Ireland. He got ridiculed for his lilt while playing mobster Conrad Hannigan in Paramount+ show, MobLand. 3 Pierce Brosnan was mocked for his Irish accent in Mobland, opposite Helen Mirren Credit: AP It contributed to uncertainty over whether the Guy Ritchie-directed thriller, which also stars Helen Mirren and Tom Hardy, would get a second series. But Pierce told the Radio Times: 'My own accent is very soft. Conrad's accent is a million miles away from me.' A dialect coach recommended he speak with someone whose voice he could use as inspiration. Pierce explained: 'I told him I needed a Kerry accent, so he gave me the name of a man and I Googled the guy and that was it. "It was a Kerry accent. And so, I just gave it full tilt.' Sadly, reviews were mixed. 3 Pierce played mobster Conrad Hannigan in the Paramount+ show Credit: PA MARTIN KEMP might regret his comments about his sex life on Loose Women yesterday. During a debate on scheduling intimacy, he said: 'I don't think you can. "If I had to look in my diary and it says Thursday night, I'm going to do it – I don't think it works. "I even feel under pressure if it's a Sunday morning.' JOHNNY: C4 LACKS IDENTITY JOHNNY VAUGHAN has slammed Channel 4 for failing to back the 2022 reboot of The Big Breakfast. The presenter, who fronted the show from 1997 to 2001, said the channel had lost its identity without a flagship early-morning programme. 3 Johnny Vaughan has slammed Channel 4 for failing to back the 2022 reboot of The Big Breakfast Credit: Splash He also criticised TV execs' obsession with cooking shows, saying they're full of 'boring, middle-aged, white chefs'. The 2022 reboot of just four episodes, was hosted by Mo Gilligan and AJ Odudu. Pierce Brosnan's wife Keely shows off weight loss transformation as they join the cast of MobLand on the red carpet Johnny told Mo's podcast he watched the reboot and that the show 'just needs time'. He added: 'It's meant to be an alternative to dreary daily breakfast shows. 'Without it, I think it's like school without an assembly. You've got to say who you are every day. This is what's on.' I couldn't agree more. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Pierce Brosnan hits back at critics who mocked Irish accent on Mobland as show's future hangs in the balance
PIERCE BROSNAN has hit back after being widely mocked for struggling to master an Irish accent – despite being born in Ireland. Advertisement 3 Pierce Brosnan was mocked for his Irish accent in Mobland, opposite Helen Mirren Credit: AP It contributed to uncertainty over whether the But Pierce told the Radio Times: 'My own accent is very soft. Conrad's accent is a million miles away from me.' A dialect coach recommended he speak with someone whose voice he could use as inspiration. Pierce explained: 'I told him I needed a Kerry accent, so he gave me the name of a man and I Googled the guy and that was it. Advertisement "It was a Kerry accent. And so, I just gave it full tilt.' Sadly, reviews were mixed. 3 Pierce played mobster Conrad Hannigan in the Paramount+ show Credit: PA MARTIN KEMP might regret his comments about his sex life on Loose Women yesterday. Advertisement During a debate on scheduling intimacy, he said: 'I don't think you can. Most read in News TV "If I had to look in my diary and it says Thursday night, I'm going to do it – I don't think it works. "I even feel under pressure if it's a Sunday morning.' JOHNNY: C4 LACKS IDENTITY JOHNNY VAUGHAN has slammed Channel 4 for failing to back the 2022 reboot of The Big Breakfast. Advertisement The presenter, who fronted the show from 1997 to 2001, said the channel had lost its identity without a flagship early-morning programme. 3 Johnny Vaughan has slammed Channel 4 for failing to back the 2022 reboot of The Big Breakfast Credit: Splash He also criticised TV execs' obsession with cooking shows, saying they're full of 'boring, middle-aged, white chefs'. The 2022 reboot of just four episodes, was hosted by Advertisement Pierce Brosnan's wife Keely shows off weight loss transformation as they join the cast of MobLand on the red carpet Johnny told Mo's podcast he watched the reboot and that the show 'just needs time'. He added: 'It's meant to be an alternative to dreary daily breakfast shows. 'Without it, I think it's like school without an assembly. You've got to say who you are every day. This is what's on.' Read more on the Irish Sun I couldn't agree more. Advertisement Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Threesomes, lesbian romps & the young age she lost her virginity – Kate Moss' raciest sex secrets revealed
Read on to see why Pete almost dumped the supermodel A MOSS SEE Threesomes, lesbian romps & the young age she lost her virginity – Kate Moss' raciest sex secrets revealed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHE shot to fame in the 90s as an unstoppable supermodel, but it didn't take long for her wild party girl lifestyle to dominate the headlines. From partying all night to having a string of male suitors, including Johnny Depp, Jamie Doran and of course, her infamous relationship with Pete Doherty, frontman of The Libertines. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Kate Moss' love life has constantly made headlines Credit: Scope 9 The supermodel has been surrounded by rumours about what goes on behind closed doors Credit: Getty 9 Here we look at the 51-year-old's sex secrets from famous threesomes to wearing out Pete Doherty Credit: Getty And while the 51-year-old hasn't addressed rumours of her antics, enough have been shared to give a glimpse into what her life is really like. Now, Kate has revealed her party days are behind her, which was seen last year when she was helped out of a Stevie Nicks gig early. She told Harpers Bazaar she no longer went clubbing, adding: 'I'm not a hell-raiser. But don't burst the bubble. Behind closed doors, for sure I'm a hell-raiser.' From lesbian flings to threesomes with the stars, here, we look at Kate Moss' raciest confessions. Early Start Kate revealed she lost her virginity at the young age fo 14 just before being scouted and becoming the world's most memorable supermodel. She recalls walking through JFK Airport after a family holiday in the Bahamas, feeling on top of the world. In her own words, the 50-year-old model recalls how she was smoking a cigarette and thinking she was 'the bee's knees' as she had just lost her virginity. It was at that moment she was scouted by the brother of Storm Management founder Sarah Doukas. She was offered a top modelling gig while at the airport – and has never looked back career-wise. 9 Kate revealed she was just 14 when she lost her virginity on holiday Credit: Rex Kate Moss looks all partied out as she heads home with mystery man Cheeky Surprise After rising to fame in the 90s, Kate was introduced to up-and-coming actor Johnny Depp and the pair enjoyed a three year romance before calling it quits. The pair still remain close to this day and Kate has publicly spoken out about their romance in recent years. Kate was on The Big Breakfast show with host Gaby Roslin when she was asked what gifts Johnny had bought her. 'He gave me a diamond necklace which he had hidden down the crack of his a**e!' she exclaimed. Years later, she again reminisced about the jewelry. 'He said, 'Come on, we're going to the Russian Tea Room for dinner' … as we were going out the door, he said, 'Kate, I've got something on my arse, you have to look, I don't know what it is, will you have a look for me,'' she told Nick Knight's Fashion Film. 'I'd only known him like three months! I put my hand down the back of his trousers and pulled out this f–king Tiffany necklace. It was nice not to find a boil. That necklace is f–king class…' And that's not all, Johnny once revealed that he and Kate had sex in every single one of the 63 rooms of the legendary Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, and he reportedly filled a tub with champagne at London's Portobello Hotel for them to bathe in. 9 Johnny and Kate's whirlwind romance is still looked on fondly Credit: Getty Lesbian Flings The book, Champagne Supernovas: Kate Moss, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, and the 90s Renegades Who Remade Fashion, alleges Kate was happy to experiment. According to to fashion PA Rebecca White, her alleged lesbian sex sessions were often fuelled by copious amounts of drugs and alcohol. Rebecca, who first met Kate in the 90s' and partied with her countless times, said: "When Kate is under the influence of drugs, she becomes incredibly uninhibited. "She is naturally a very sexually open person. But, when she's doing cocaine, she will fall into bed with whoever she chooses. Women as well as men." 9 Kate allegedly likes to experiment Credit: Getty Three's a Crowd Shortly after her and Johnny's breakup up it's reported Kate went back to London to party with her A-lister friends. Sleeping around, doing more drugs,' a friend says of that time. 'It gets back to him that she's out of control, and he's not surprised. He did drugs, but he knew how much to take and how much not to, and she just wouldn't stop.' Around the same time, Kate was reported to hook up with several of her female friends — including Jude Law's wife, Sadie Frost, who, the anonymous friend says, began to fall for Kate. According to the book written by Maureen Callahan, when Frost told Law, he was excited by it. The trio became entangled. Normally, Sadie was wildly possessive of Jude — she claimed to have sent 'little death threats' to his newest co-star, a 16-year-old Claire Danes — but Kate was Queen of Primrose Hill, so Sadie kept her mouth shut. 'They all partied together, slept together,' says a colleague. 'It was a very soulless life they led In her own book, Sadie didn't write specifically about their alleged affair but did admit: "She's got an amazing personality and, of course, it's what she looks like, but it's also who she is. She just radiates life, lust, sex, everything." 9 reports suggest sadie and Kate had a fling along with Jude law Credit: Getty Images - Getty Worn Out Kate's turbulent on-off relationship with Pete Doherty in 2005 and 2007 was the talk of the town. While the pair mainly kept tight-lipped about their affair, Pete apparently opened up when he was locked up in prison. Pete confessed all to his cellmate Tony Sansom and gave him permission to write a book for him about his sex life with the model, titling it Kate On A Plate. He confessed all about their "kinky orgies" and even admitted to wanting to leave akte because her appetite for sex 'wore him out'. 'Some of the lads on the wing couldn't believe their ears, but he was serious,' said Tony. 'He said Kate wore him out and he wasn't sure if he could cope with her anymore.' Boasting about his racy sex life with the supermodel, Pete revealed their trysts even took place in a department store when they were caught together in the toilet by security guards. Discussing more about their red-hot sessions, Tony wrote: "He told us about one crazy night in Italy, where loads of X-rated things went on. It sounded like a wild time and I think everybody who heard his story was pretty jealous. 9 Pete revealed all about his and Kate's sex life while in prison Credit: Getty - Contributor
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Johnny Vaughan's sun-drenched Moroccan holiday with rarely-seen partner and son
Radio presenter Johnny Vaughan has offered fans a glimpse into his recent holiday to sunny Marrakech with his partner Vanessa and their young son in a string of sweet snaps Radio star Johnny Vaughan has given fans a rare glimpse into his family life after he jetted off to Morocco for a sun-drenched escape with his rarely-seen partner and young son. The former Capital Breakfast host, 58, took to Instagram to share a string of heartwarming holiday snaps from the bustling city of Marrakech, as he enjoyed quality time with his loved ones and soaked up the exotic sights. Johnny, who now fronts The 4til7 Thang on Radio X, isn't known for flaunting his personal life - but fans were delighted to see the usually private presenter sharing a handful of personal moments from the trip. He captioned the post: "Marrakech is just over 3 hours away. It's insane that so different to London is so near. If you want to feel like you've 'abroad', it offers unbeatable bang for your buck." He also tagged British Airways, giving a nod to the airline that whisked them away from the UK drizzle. The first photo shows Johnny with his partner and son on a traditional Moroccan street, all three grinning and dressed down for the sun. It's a rare sighting of the trio together, with Johnny's family usually steering well clear of the limelight. The presenter has been in a relationship with his partner Vanessa Howard since 2017, and the couple welcoming their first child - Milton - in 2020. The radio DJ also has two adult children Tabitha and Rafferty with his ex-wife Antonia Davies. He split from his previous wife in 2013 after 30 years together and 14 years of marriage. Four years later, he was introduced to Vanessa through mutual friends and was quick to whisk her away on a lavish holiday to Marbella in Spain. Despite the 17-year age gap, the couple have become stronger than ever and have enjoyed multiple trips abroad, including a jaunt to Costa Rice in 2019 and a successful skiing trip. Another snap from their recent holiday shows the vibrant streets of Marrakech, with a third featuring his young son pictured beside an orange tree. The couple were also seen looking loved-up in another snap. The post quickly racked up likes and comments from fans thrilled to see the softer side of the TV and radio favourite. "Wow! That lad has shot up. Lovely photo," one wrote. Johnny shot to fame in the 1990s as the cheeky, quick-witted host of Channel 4 's The Big Breakfast, and later moved into radio, where he's built a loyal fanbase with his offbeat humour and relatable charm.
Daily Record
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Blue Peter presenters' lives now - from sex tape and cocaine scandal to 'porn' role
While Blue Peter has launched the careers of many TV presenters, some stars have struggled to shake off their association with the iconic children's show after leaving. The wholesome reputation of Blue Peter - the longest-running children's TV programme globally - has occasionally been marred by the off-screen behaviour of its presenters. From Richard Bacon's cocaine scandal in the 1990s to Scots entertainer John Leslie's leaked sex tape and sexual assault allegations; Konnie Huq's phone-in controversies and TV executives failing to shield their youngest host, Yvette Fielding, from convicted paedophile Rolf Harris, the show has sometimes made headlines for all the wrong reasons since it started in 1958. But what became of these hosts after they bid farewell to the show? Here, The Record delves into the varied fortunes of some of Blue Peter's most cherished presenters. Richard Bacon Arguably one of the most notorious former hosts, Richard has carved out a successful career as a US TV producer based in LA, where he generates new concepts for game shows. But, even though it is nearly three decades later, the now 47-year-oldis perhaps best remembered for his dismissal from Blue Peter following a cocaine incident at a London nightclub. In October 1998, at just 22 years old, Bacon became the first presenter on the children's show to have his contract terminated mid-run after confessing to using the Class A drug when a Sunday tabloid exposed the story. Despite this setback, Bacon managed to salvage his television career, going on to host The Big Breakfast and Top of The Pops, as well as securing an afternoon slot on BBC Radio 5 Live. In 2014, Bacon ventured to the US to anchor a daytime television programme and he has also opened up about his historical battles with addiction, particularly regarding alcohol. He admitted to The Guardian: "My wife would like me to do AA all the time, and I just don't, but I have said I will spend more time with our therapist examining my relationship to drink." During a visit back home in 2018, Bacon became ill and took himself to A&E at Lewisham hospital, where it was found that he was critically sick with pneumonia. Doctors placed him in an induced coma. Reflecting on the traumatic episode, Richard shared what doctors had told him post-recovery: "You were lying on the hospital trolley, you were crashing. You turned blue. We thought you were going to go into cardiac arrest and die." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Upon waking up nine days later from his brush with death, Bacon learned that healthcare professionals in the London hospital's ICU had performed a tracheotomy to save his life. Bacon is now living in LA with his spouse Rebecca McFarlane and their two kids Arthur, 14, and Ivy, 11. He joked: "I could bring peace to the Middle East and still, when I die, the top line of the obituary will be 'fired from Blue Peter '." Before Bacon's appearance, Scots presenter John Leslie co-hosted Blue Peter alongside the departed Caron Keating and Anthea Turner between 1989 and 1994. Leslie went out with The Mask of Zorro star Catherine Zeta-Jones, but became more famous for dating nurse and model Abi Titmuss after a private tape of her having sex with another woman - filmed by Leslie - was leaked But Leslie's successful career as a co-host of This Morning with Fern Britton came to an abrupt halt in 2002 when Swedish TV presenter Ulrika Johnson alleged in her autobiography that she had been raped by "an acquaintance" when she was 19 and Matthew Wright mentioned Leslie's name by mistake on live television. Despite being cleared of all charges, he told the Scottish Mail: "I lost everything overnight. I'd gone from earning over £300,000 to not a single penny coming in. And I spent about £500,000 on legal costs." Forced to sell his £3.5m mansion and return to his hometown of Edinburgh, Leslie managed to get by on royalties and DJing gigs. Having battled his way back from being a "depressed and suicidal" recluse, the 60-year-old is currently a property developer and resides with his girlfriend Kate Moore. But Leslie has continued to be plagued by historical assault allegations. A woman claimed he groped her breasts at a celebrity party in 2008, and again in 2017, he was accused of sliding his hand down the back of a woman's trousers while dancing. Leslie has consistently denied both allegations and was acquitted in both cases. Yvette Fielding Convicted paedophile Rolf Harris was a frequent guest on numerous BBC shows. But Yvette Fielding, who joined as a co-presenter alongside Mark Curry and Caron Keating at the age of 18 in 1987, disclosed that she was molested by the disgraced entertainer after being left alone with him in a TV studio. Last year, she criticised the BBC for not fulfilling its duty of care towards her. Speaking to The Sun, she said: "It was bizarre to think Rolf Harris was squeezing and patting my bottom and I am standing there, thinking, 'I don't know what to do.' Other people in the industry must have known what he was like and (they) left me alone in the studio with him. That shouldn't have happened. I think a lot of them did know'." Now aged 56, Fielding is most recognised for hosting and co-creating the paranormal TV show Most Haunted with her cameraman and producer husband Karl Beattie. Konnie Huq Konnie Huq, who co- presented with Richard Bacon and held the record as the longest-serving female presenter on the show from 1997 to 2008, had to apologise live on air for a phone-in scandal that resulted in the BBC being fined an unprecedented £50,000 by Ofcom. The corporation confessed that the results of a Blue Peter competition to identify the celebrity owner of a pair of shoes were fabricated when the show allowed a child visiting the studio to pose as a caller due to technical issues preventing real calls from reaching the studio. Konnie was also implicated in the show's cat-naming scandal. She later said: "I was horrified. I couldn't believe it was allowed to happen. It was partly because of the scam I made the decision to leave." Married to the mastermind behind Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker, the 49 year old London-based mother of two has transitioned from her TV presenting and celebrity game show panelist days to penning books and scripts, carving out a niche as a successful children's author. Pet scandals Blue Peter without its controversies, particularly when it came to their furry co-stars. The first major incident occurred in 1962 when it was later revealed that Petra, the show's first pet, was hastily replaced by a lookalike after the original dog tragically died of distemper just two days before her scheduled debut. Biddy Baxter, the long-serving Blue Peter editor who stepped down in 1988, disclosed in her memoir, 'The Woman Who Made Blue Peter', "It was unthinkable to traumatise our youngest viewers, so we had to trawl London for the dead pup's lookalike." Another memorable moment involved a dispute over Shep, the programme's beloved border collie, following the departure of legendary presenter John Noakes after a 12-year stint during which he became synonymous with the show's golden era alongside Valerie Singleton and Peter Purves. Shep, who had lived with Noakes since his first appearance on screen in 1971, became the centre of a heated argument when Noakes left. He said at the time: "I thought Shep was mine – they told me I could keep him, but they went back on their word." Now aged 91, Biddy Baxter clarified in her book that Noakes did indeed take Shep with him until 1982, when he and his wife Vicky embarked on a global sailing adventure, after which Shep was taken in by the show's pet carer Edith Menezes. Noakes passed away in 2017. Peter Duncan In 1980, the audacious Noakes was succeeded by another man of action, actor Peter Duncan, who had previously appeared in a risqué film titled The Lifetaker. Despite the ensuing controversy, Duncan, who co- hosted alongside Simon Groom, Sarah Greene and Janet Ellis, wasn't dismissed. Reflecting on the incident, he said:"They called me a soft porn star and it was nonsense. Yes, there was a little soft-focus nudity, but it wasn't salacious." Duncan even made light of the situation in 2014 when he tweeted: "For your pleasure on my 60th trailer from my 1973 'porn' film that caused trauma and headlines." In the early 2000s, Duncan and his wife Annie produced a series of family holiday documentaries featuring their four children. Now aged 71, the former chief scout remains active every Christmas, staging his Jack and the Beanstalk panto production. Stars lost too soon When Duncan departed from the show for the first time in 1984, he was replaced by Michael Sundin, whose tenure was marred by controversy following rumours about his sexuality, leading to his dismissal. Tragically, Michael passed away at the age of 28 from an Aids-related illness in 1989, although it was reported as "liver cancer" at the time. The show also mourned the loss of another presenter taken too soon, Gloria Hunniford's daughter Caron Keating, who succumbed to breast cancer in April 2004 after a seven-year battle. She was only 41 and left behind two young sons. Peter Purves Blue Peter's longest-serving male presenter, Peter Purves, is still alive today at the age of 86. Working on Blue Peter between 1967 and 1978, Purves once took the headlines for a fleeting romantic encounter with fellow presenter Valerie Singleton during his marriage. He later said: "It was only one night. We remained great friends." Purves disclosed how his countless trips to sunny shores while on Blue Peter led to skin cancer. Speaking with The Mail on Sunday, he said: "I travelled to 27 countries with Blue Peter in the 1960s and early 70s." Successfully defying the so-called Blue Peter curse, Purves now enjoys a tranquil life tucked away in Suffolk with his wife Kathryn Evans and their cherished dogs. Singleton, who is 88, chose not to marry or have children. She pursued a radio career post-Blue Peter before calling it a day and settling down in Somerset.
