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Daily Record
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
This Morning viewers stunned by Dermot O'Leary's age as he celebrates birthday on air
This Morning presenter Dermot O'Leary celebrated his birthday during Friday's show This Morning viewers were taken aback as they discovered Dermot O'Leary's age as he celebrated his birthday on Friday (May 23). As the show kicked off, presenter Alison Hammond announced that Dermot would be turning 52 tomorrow and that the festivities would span the entire programme. "We're gonna be dancing into the bank holiday because, guess what? It's a certain someone's birthday this weekend. Who is it? I have no idea," Alison joked. "Am I allowed to say how old you are?" she then inquired, to which Dermot responded: "Well, you're going to say it anyway because you love the fact that I am older than you." Alison went on: "He is an incredible, unbelievable, I mean he doesn't look it but he's 52 years old," reports Wales Online. "We are dancing into the weekend," she declared as they began twirling to Yazz and The Plastic Population's 1988 anthem, The Only Way Is Up. Alison then disclosed that she had picked out a special tune for her colleague. "This is just for you because I love you very much. This song is for you, go for it," she said before Carly Simon's You're So Vain filled the studio. "Thanks everybody," Dermot chuckled as he mockingly took bows towards each camera. "That's my favourite thing that you do, it makes me laugh. Literally, he comes into the studio and takes a bow for everyone before he starts the show, absolutely love it," Alison said. Dermot shared that he hadn't made extensive plans for his birthday weekend, although he contemplated taking a short holiday. "I mean, it's a really big one, 52 and all," Alison quipped, as Dermot responded: "Lovely thing is, you're just right behind me." Wrapping up their exchange, Alison said: "I hope you have a lovely day. Obviously I'm not going to be with you, I'm gutted it's not your birthday today but I'm gonna make it your birthday today." This Morning's audience was taken aback after discovering Dermot's age, with several viewers taking to social media to express their astonishment. "Wow Dermot looks great for 52!" exclaimed one fan, while another commented: "Dermot on top form as ever." "Dermot looks younger than Shephard," observed a third, as someone echoed: "I was just thinking exactly the same." Elsewhere, another viewer offered celebratory words: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY DERMOT you lovely man you."
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
ITV This Morning fans gobsmacked as they realise Dermot O'Leary's real age
This Morning fans were left shocked after realising Dermot O'Leary's age on Friday This Morning viewers were gobsmacked to discover Dermot O'Leary's age as the presenter celebrated his birthday on Friday (May 23). As the show kicked off, co-host Alison Hammond revealed that Dermot would be turning 52 tomorrow and said that they'd be celebrating throughout the episode. "We're gonna be dancing into the bank holiday because, guess what? It's a certain someone's birthday this weekend. Who is it? I have no idea," joked Alison. "Am I allowed to say how old you are?" she then inquired, with Dermot conceding: "Well, you're going to say it anyway because you love the fact that I am older than you." Alison then praised him, saying: "He is an incredible, unbelievable, I mean he doesn't look it but he's 52 years old," reports Wales Online. Entering the weekend with a spring in their step, she declared, "We are dancing into the weekend," as they jived to Yazz and The Plastic Population's classic tune, The Only Way Is Up. Alison then mentioned that she'd picked a personal track for Dermot. "This is just for you because I love you very much. This song is for you, go for it," she said before Carly Simon's You're So Vain played into the studio. "Thanks everybody," Dermot laughed as he started jokingly bowing to each camera. "That's my favourite thing that you do, it makes me laugh. Literally, he comes into the studio and takes a bow for everyone before he starts the show, absolutely love it." Dermot admitted he didn't have grand plans for his birthday, though he was thinking about going on holiday for a few days. "I mean, it's a really big one, 52 and all," Alison jested as Dermot chimed in with: "Lovely thing is, you're just right behind me." Alison wrapped up the exchange by saying: "I hope you have a lovely day. Obviously I'm not going to be with you, I'm gutted it's not your birthday today but I'm gonna make it your birthday today." After watching the segment, Thi s Morning fans were astonished upon discovering Dermot's age, with many expressing their amazement on X (formerly Twitter). One fan exclaimed, "Wow Dermot looks great for 52!" while another commented, "Dermot on top form as ever." A third said: "Dermot looks younger than Shephard," echoed by another who remarked: "I was just thinking exactly the same." Additionally, there were countless messages of delight and celebration, with another fan expressing, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY DERMOT you lovely man you."
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Partying Leeds United set up last-day Championship title shootout and close in on 100 points after 4-0 thrashing of Bristol City
This was a performance of champions. Leeds United aren't quite there yet but they will travel to Plymouth on Saturday in charge of their own destiny and with the chance to finish the campaign on 100 points for the first time in their history. Daniel Farke 's side outclassed a Bristol City side in play-off contention on Monday night and lived up to their promise that winning the Championship, rather than just promotion, is the aim. 'We're proud. And the performance made it even more special,' said Leeds skipper, Ethan Ampadu. 'That was for the squad and the fans.' With their 28th league win of the season, Leeds went back ahead of Burnley on goal difference thanks to goals from Ao Tanaka, Wilfried Gnonto and a late brace from substitute Largie Ramazani. For Liam Manning's side, this was a schooling. They failed to have a shot on target until the 93rd minute. The Robins will need to secure their play-off spot when relegation-battling Preston travel to Ashton Gate this weekend. For Leeds, it was party central in the spring sunshine long before kick off with the stadium DJ playing Gold by Spandau Ballet and The Only Way Is Up by Yazz pre-match. At The Old Peacock, opposite Elland Road, Patrick Bamford put £5,000 behind the bar for punters and inside, yellow scarves were placed on every seat. On a day where proposed images of a redeveloped Elland Road were released, the raucous rendition of 'Marching on Together' was an ample reminder that any modernisation must not come at the expense of the atmosphere this old school ground can provide. This was Leeds at their very best. Even Erling Haaland took to Snapchat to share that he was watching the Whites. Paraag Marathe, the Leeds chairman, had flown in from San Francisco to spend the week here, with the club insisting that this was for the celebrations rather than fuelling any speculation surrounding the future of Farke. What he witnessed on the pitch and in the stands was nothing but appreciation for the Leeds manager. On the pitch, he named an unchanged eleven from the team who demolished Stoke and any idea that Leeds may have taken their foot off was dispelled as they raced out of the blocks. Manor Solomon's lofted delivery found Tanaka, who finished brilliantly on the half volley to give Leeds the lead. Farke's men were relentless, as they have been for most of the season, and Gnonto doubled the lead after he was played through by Joel Piroe before Ramazani came off the bench and scored with his first touch from Junior Firpo's cross. The Belgian added another in injury time. As the players came back out to celebrate promotion with the fans, the loudest roar was saved for Farke. 'I don't need public backing (from the chairman). This is one of the most important days in our history. I wanted to bring this club back to the Premier League. The next step is to establish us there.' Farke told Sky Sports. The next time this place holds a competitive fixture, it will be in the Premier League. That much is for sure but still it remains unclear whether the man who took them back to The Promised Land will be leading them come August. Either way, he deserves immense credit for giving these fans a season that they will never forget.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stockport renamed Scottport to mark Scott Mills' new BBC Radio 2 show
Stockport has been renamed Scottport to celebrate Scott Mills taking over the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. The signage and information screens at the station in the Greater Manchester town were all changed for the day as the DJ started his new role on Monday morning. The 51-year-old has taken over from Zoe Ball, who announced in November last year that she was stepping down to 'focus on family', having replaced Chris Evans in the slot in 2019. As she sanctioned the name change, the mayor of Stockport Suzanne Wyatt told Mills on air: 'I'm very happy. I think it makes people smile. The more we can do to make people smile, the better.' Alongside the changes at the station, the bridge over the M3 at Fleet Services was also renamed for the day. Earlier in the show, a Stockport station spokeswoman told Mills their team has been 'working so hard right the way through the night' to change Stockport to Scottport. Interesting rebrand at #Stockport train station today for @scott_mills breakfast show @BBCRadio2 — 🕹️ Chadders 💻 (@mchadder) January 27, 2025 'All the information screens have been changed. All the signage has been changed from Stockport to Scottport. A whole new town, a whole new name, just to welcome Scott Mills', she added. Mills, who said he used to live 'quite near' Stockport, described the changes as 'bonkers' and 'like a fever dream' as he thanked the station team. The Northants Sings Out choir, who were finalists on Britain's Got Talent, also serenaded Mills with a medley of songs which were altered to celebrate the radio host. Among the tracks they tweaked the lyrics to included The Only Way Is Up by Yazz to 'the only way is Scott', Donna Summer's Hot Stuff to 'Scott stuff', and Spice Girls' Stop to 'Scott right now'. A stunned Mills said: 'That is brilliant. That is so good. Thank you.' The first track Mills played was Robbie Williams' Rock DJ, from the 2000 album Sing When You're Winning. Mills said afterwards: 'This might be the best day of my life, apart from getting married.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by BBC Radio 2 (@bbcradio2) Williams joined Mills on air to thank him for playing the new version of Rock DJ, which was remixed for his new Oscar-nominated biopic Better Man. The singer agreed to join Mills in the studio when he is back for his tour, adding: 'Go get 'em kid!' TV presenter Davina McCall praised Mills as an 'amazing broadcaster' as she sent him words of encouragement on his first day. Her message said: 'Scott, it's Davina. Oh my goodness you are amazing! I love it. How long have I been a fan, Scott? Like forever. 'I know how much this means to you. I know how hard you have worked throughout your entire career, and I also know what an amazing broadcaster you are.' Echoing one of her catchphrases from her time as Big Brother host, McCall added: 'I am so happy for you, Scott Mills, and, brace yourself, I'm coming to get you.' Radio 2 Good Morning Sunday presenter Reverend Kate Bottley also made Mills emotional as she delivered the Pause For Thought segment, which sees contributors from a variety of faiths give a message. She said: 'Our voices and how we use them matter and they are perhaps sometimes more powerful and significant than we might first realise, Scott. 'There can be no such thing as wasted words. Yours is a voice we recognise too.' She noted that his listeners will range from parents on school runs to farmers and delivery drivers, while his voice may also 'fill the silence of pain or sorrow' at a bedside. Mills said he is still finding it 'quite hard to process that this is happening' as he began hosting his new show on Monday morning. He opened his show saying: 'Here we go then, Monday the 27th of January 2025 and this is the Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2. 'And I can't believe I am finally saying those words, as a radio presenter and a radio fan all my life. I'm still finding it quite hard to process that this is happening, if I'm honest. 'If I think too much about the previous occupiers of this show, it becomes mind-blowing to me, for a kid who wanted to be on the radio but wasn't sure he had the self-confidence to be able to actually do it. 'The aim here is to make you smile, to bring up your mood, to make you shoulder and head dance in bed, or in the shower, or in the car, or in the kitchen, and to keep your spirits up on mornings when maybe you don't feel so great.' Mills told listeners he wanted them to reach out 'any time you feel like it', adding: 'It's your voice, your stories and your life that's going to make this show into something that I really hope you come to adore and look forward to every day. That's my aim.' He vowed to 'give it absolutely everything', saying: 'I've worked at the BBC for 25 years now, on the radio – a lot of you may well have grown up listening to me. 'I'm sure a lot of you will not have much idea about me at all. 'Either way, if you could make me part of your morning routine, it would honestly mean so much because, believe me, I'm going to give it absolutely everything I've got. I really hope you enjoy it. Let's go.' Mills lined up a host of hits to kick off his first BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, including The Beatles' Here Comes The Sun, Madonna hit Papa Don't Preach, and Pink Pony Club by BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025 winner Chappell Roan. Mills is joined on the show by newsreader Tina Daheley and traffic and travel reporter Ellie Brennan. Ball, who became the first woman to present the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, left in December, with presenters Mark Goodier and Gaby Roslin sitting in to present the programme temporarily. Mills began his career with a local commercial station in Hampshire at the age of 16. He has hosted some of the BBC's biggest shows, including joining BBC Radio 1 in 1998 and becoming a host of the station's early morning breakfast show. He presented a variety of programmes on Radio 1 before launching his popular eponymous show in 2004, which aired between 1pm and 4pm, and later fronting The Official Chart Show from 2018. Chris Stark joined as a co-presenter on the Scott Mills show in 2012 and the two became popular thanks to a number of humorous segments including Innuendo Bingo. Mills has also co-hosted Saturday morning shows on BBC Radio 5 Live with Stark, and has presented the Eurovision Song Contest, commentating alongside Rylan Clark, as well as sitting in for Ball. He moved to BBC Radio 2 in 2022 to take over the weekday afternoon 2pm to 4pm slot from veteran presenter Steve Wright, who died last year. In 2024, Mills won BBC reality show Celebrity Race Across The World with his husband, Sam Vaughan.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stockport renamed Scottport to mark Scott Mills' new BBC Radio 2 show
Stockport has been renamed Scottport to celebrate Scott Mills taking over the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. The signage and information screens at the station in the Greater Manchester town were all changed for the day as the DJ started his new role on Monday morning. The 51-year-old has taken over from Zoe Ball, who announced in November last year that she was stepping down to 'focus on family', having replaced Chris Evans in the slot in 2019. As she sanctioned the name change, the mayor of Stockport Suzanne Wyatt told Mills on air: 'I'm very happy. I think it makes people smile. The more we can do to make people smile, the better.' Alongside the changes at the station, the bridge over the M3 at Fleet Services was also renamed for the day. Earlier in the show, a Stockport station spokeswoman told Mills their team has been 'working so hard right the way through the night' to change Stockport to Scottport. Interesting rebrand at #Stockport train station today for @scott_mills breakfast show @BBCRadio2 — 🕹️ Chadders 💻 (@mchadder) January 27, 2025 'All the information screens have been changed. All the signage has been changed from Stockport to Scottport. A whole new town, a whole new name, just to welcome Scott Mills', she added. Mills, who said he used to live 'quite near' Stockport, described the changes as 'bonkers' and 'like a fever dream' as he thanked the station team. The Northants Sings Out choir, who were finalists on Britain's Got Talent, also serenaded Mills with a medley of songs which were altered to celebrate the radio host. Among the tracks they tweaked the lyrics to included The Only Way Is Up by Yazz to 'the only way is Scott', Donna Summer's Hot Stuff to 'Scott stuff', and Spice Girls' Stop to 'Scott right now'. A stunned Mills said: 'That is brilliant. That is so good. Thank you.' The first track Mills played was Robbie Williams' Rock DJ, from the 2000 album Sing When You're Winning. Mills said afterwards: 'This might be the best day of my life, apart from getting married.' Williams joined Mills on air to thank him for playing the new version of Rock DJ, which was remixed for his new Oscar-nominated biopic Better Man. The singer agreed to join Mills in the studio when he is back for his tour, adding: 'Go get 'em kid!' TV presenter Davina McCall praised Mills as an 'amazing broadcaster' as she sent him words of encouragement on his first day. Her message said: 'Scott, it's Davina. Oh my goodness you are amazing! I love it. How long have I been a fan, Scott? Like forever. 'I know how much this means to you. I know how hard you have worked throughout your entire career, and I also know what an amazing broadcaster you are.' Echoing one of her catchphrases from her time as Big Brother host, McCall added: 'I am so happy for you, Scott Mills, and, brace yourself, I'm coming to get you.' Radio 2 Good Morning Sunday presenter Reverend Kate Bottley also made Mills emotional as she delivered the Pause For Thought segment, which sees contributors from a variety of faiths give a message. She said: 'Our voices and how we use them matter and they are perhaps sometimes more powerful and significant than we might first realise, Scott. 'There can be no such thing as wasted words. Yours is a voice we recognise too.' She noted that his listeners will range from parents on school runs to farmers and delivery drivers, while his voice may also 'fill the silence of pain or sorrow' at a bedside. Mills said he is still finding it 'quite hard to process that this is happening' as he began hosting his new show on Monday morning. He opened his show saying: 'Here we go then, Monday the 27th of January 2025 and this is the Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2. 'And I can't believe I am finally saying those words, as a radio presenter and a radio fan all my life. I'm still finding it quite hard to process that this is happening, if I'm honest. 'If I think too much about the previous occupiers of this show, it becomes mind-blowing to me, for a kid who wanted to be on the radio but wasn't sure he had the self-confidence to be able to actually do it. 'The aim here is to make you smile, to bring up your mood, to make you shoulder and head dance in bed, or in the shower, or in the car, or in the kitchen, and to keep your spirits up on mornings when maybe you don't feel so great.' Mills told listeners he wanted them to reach out 'any time you feel like it', adding: 'It's your voice, your stories and your life that's going to make this show into something that I really hope you come to adore and look forward to every day. That's my aim.' He vowed to 'give it absolutely everything', saying: 'I've worked at the BBC for 25 years now, on the radio – a lot of you may well have grown up listening to me. 'I'm sure a lot of you will not have much idea about me at all. 'Either way, if you could make me part of your morning routine, it would honestly mean so much because, believe me, I'm going to give it absolutely everything I've got. I really hope you enjoy it. Let's go.' Mills lined up a host of hits to kick off his first BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, including The Beatles' Here Comes The Sun, Madonna hit Papa Don't Preach, and Pink Pony Club by BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025 winner Chappell Roan. Mills is joined on the show by newsreader Tina Daheley and traffic and travel reporter Ellie Brennan. Ball, who became the first woman to present the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, left in December, with presenters Mark Goodier and Gaby Roslin sitting in to present the programme temporarily. Mills began his career with a local commercial station in Hampshire at the age of 16. He has hosted some of the BBC's biggest shows, including joining BBC Radio 1 in 1998 and becoming a host of the station's early morning breakfast show. He presented a variety of programmes on Radio 1 before launching his popular eponymous show in 2004, which aired between 1pm and 4pm, and later fronting The Official Chart Show from 2018. Chris Stark joined as a co-presenter on the Scott Mills show in 2012 and the two became popular thanks to a number of humorous segments including Innuendo Bingo. Mills has also co-hosted Saturday morning shows on BBC Radio 5 Live with Stark, and has presented the Eurovision Song Contest, commentating alongside Rylan Clark, as well as sitting in for Ball. He moved to BBC Radio 2 in 2022 to take over the weekday afternoon 2pm to 4pm slot from veteran presenter Steve Wright, who died last year. In 2024, Mills won BBC reality show Celebrity Race Across The World with his husband, Sam Vaughan.
