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Daily Mirror
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
What is wrong with Mary's hand in Emmerdale? Mystery bandage sparks concern
Emmerdale's Mary Goskirk appeared on screen on the ITV soap on Friday night with a bandage across her hand and wrist, sparking concern with characters about her injury Mary Goskirk on Emmerdale, played by actress Louise Jameson, sparked concern on Friday night after appearing onscreen for the first time in a while. As she appeared, it was noticeable that she had a bandage wrapped around her hand and lower arm. Mary kept holding her hand up and was fiddling with the bandage, not really able to use the hand while serving behind the bar of The Woolpack. It was while serving customer Jacob Gallagher that he got concerned for the character. The medical student asked Mary what had happened to her hand, and how she had injured herself. Mary explained that she'd fallen down the last couple of steps of the staircase at home, no doubt hitting or landing on the arm. She didn't say specially what the injury was or if it was broken or sprained. What she did say though was that she was fine after the fall, and would need a few weeks of rest before she could get the bandages off. Jacob appeared alarmed though, offering to take a look at the injury. READ MORE: Emmerdale John Sugden clues tease villain will finally be exposed very soon Mary downplayed it all though and declined his offer saying it was not necessary. She said it was "alright" and just needed a few weeks to heal, before thanking him. She seemed keen to brush it under the carpet while it was clear Jacob was worried. It wasn't made clear if Mary went to hospital or a doctor to get it checked out, or if she bandaged it up herself. It's likely nothing to worry about and not part of a storyline, but fans will no doubt be questioning the random scene. Perhaps actress Louise sustained an injury away from the show and it was written into the episode. This often happens, and just recently on Coronation Street Kit Green actor Jacob Roberts had surgery on his leg and it was seemingly written into the show. There have been many other instances over the years where an injury or something else is written in. Not too long ago recently murdered character Nate Robinson was shown wearing a sling on his arm after an injury, while it was actually linked to a real-life injury or operation. Mary's scenes in the pub saw the moment Jacob Gallagher and Sarah Sugden's engagement was announced. Mary was quick to congratulate the couple, while Victoria Sugden was surprised by her ex and her niece's big news. Victoria admitted she was stunned given Sarah was recently with Kammy and they'd not been back together long, leading to Jacob saying it felt right as he knew he was with the right person. Get the latest drama from the Dales by joining our Emmerdale WhatsApp group As drama continues to unfold in the Yorkshire Dales, the Mirror has launched its very own Emmerdale WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest breaking news, secrets, and spoilers delivered straight to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will 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.
Scottish Sun
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Soap awards' most scandalous moments…from star sacked over backstage brawl to Danny Dyer's beef with Phillip Schofield
An Emmerdale star was sacked after making a shocking threat towards a fellow actor DING GONGS Soap awards' most scandalous moments…from star sacked over backstage brawl to Danny Dyer's beef with Phillip Schofield IT'S hardly surprising that a room full of soap actors generates its fair share of drama - and this year's British Soap Awards did not disappoint. There were audible gasps from the audience when EastEnders star Patsy Palmer took to the stage after receiving the Best Comedy Performance gong for her role as Bianca Jackson. 12 Patsy Palmer went on a bizarre tangent about vaginas during her acceptance speech Credit: Shutterstock Editorial After thanking people for voting for her, the actress, 53, went on a bizarre tangent about women's privates. She told the crowd: "I'm glad I was there for the 40th [anniversary of EastEnders] because that was really where we celebrated the woman's vagina. "I think vaginas have always been funny." There was reportedly more, but ITV deemed it too explicit for broadcast and cut it down - though the stunned expressions of her co-stars in the audience suggested viewers missed a treat. A source said: 'It was so bizarre. One minute she's doing a pretty normal acceptance speech and the next she's launched into her own vagina monologue. 'And it just kept going and going. It was pretty odd.' That wasn't the only drama on the night - as a bomb threat later sparked an emergency evacuation at the show's after party. Pictures showed cops arriving at London's Hackney Town Hall, where the glitzy bash was held, just before 1am, with stars spotted streaming out of the venue in their finery. A source told The Sun: "It was surreal. One minute we were celebrating, the next we were out on the pavement wondering what was going on." Here we take a look at previous soap awards which ended up with dramas of their own - from boozy brawls worthy of Albert Square to worse-for-wear celebs being turned away at the door. Patsy Palmer leaves British Soap Awards host Jane McDonald and viewers shell-shocked with bizarre 'vagina' speech Backstage brawl 12 Jamie (left) and Asan (right) had to be pulled apart Credit: Mirrorpix 12 Jamie was furious at Asan's jibes Emmerdale star Asan N'Jie got into a fight with rival soap actor Jamie Lomas at the 2019 TV Choice Awards, which ultimately cost him his job. Asan, 31, began taunting the Hollyoaks' hardman, aiming a 'sarcastic jibe" at him. In a scene resembling a punch-up at The Woolpack, Jamie, 50, went for the Dales star and cast members had to pull them apart. Asan was allegedly heard threatening to knife Jamie, and a clip of the bust up shows him scream: 'Do you think you are a f*****g big man? I'm going to f*****g kill you." He was thrown out of the bash and sacked from his role as Ellis in the show over the scuffle. Ender Bender 12 Jessie in the taxi with a pal before she arrived Before the 2018 British Soap Awards, Jessie Wallace indulged in a sport of pre-loading - and never even made it on to the red carpet. The EastEnders star - who plays Kat Slater - allegedly started boozing hours before the ceremony and posted a drunken picture in a taxi, at 3.47pm, with the caption: "Off to the awards we go." But, when she carried on drinking at the bar in the venue, and refused to take her seat, EastEnders bosses booked her a cab home at 7pm. Jessie, now 53, was said to be "furious" at being sent away. 'Self harm' controversy 12 Jacqueline was seen talking to Lacey Turner When Hollyoaks landed a Best Storyline gong at the 2018 British Soap Awards, viewers spotted Jacqueline Jossa making an ill-advised comment to fellow EastEnder Lacey Turner. She found herself at the centre of a row after allegedly sniping: "I think they all self-harm on that show." The EastEnders star, 32, was forced clarify her comment, saying she was referring to the winning storyline. She posted a comment reading: "Just to clear things up, Lacey asked me what the storyline was, as we couldn't hear. I answered with, 'I'm not actually sure, I think they all self-harmed on the show'." She added: "I haven't watched the show recently so don't actually know, but always love it and wasn't discrediting. "I know that self-harm isn't a joke, obviously, and love any soap that tackles hard stories. It's been taken out of context!" Trouble and strife 12 Jacqueline and Dan were said to have rowed at the party Credit: Greg Brennan Jacqueline was in a fresh drama the following year, when she appeared to have a bust up with hubby Dan Osborne at the National Television Awards (NTAs) after accusing him of flirting. A source told the Mirror the EastEnders actress burst into tears after finding Dan, 33, flirting with a group of women at the afterparty, telling him: "I want to go NOW." Dan was reportedly keen to stay, leading to a heated exchange between the couple, who have two girls - Ella, 10, and Mia, six. The source said: "It was awkward because everyone was having fun and they weren't hiding their fight from those around them.' Fix claims 12 ITV were accused of foul play over the win Credit: Getty BBC bosses were left fuming when Coronation Street won the Best Soap gong at the NTAs in 2010, claiming ITV had fixed the result. The gong was awarded shortly after a three-minute video celebrating the show's 50th birthday aired at the event, but rival EastEnders, which had turned 25, was given no such tribute. BBC insiders called the reel a "pretty blatant advert right in the middle of voting", adding: "It's as if they fixed it for Corrie." The independent body who oversees voting cleared the organisers, saying Corrie was already winning throughout the live voting and the video has no "material impact". Three years later ITV was accused of rigging the vote again by airing an hour-long Corrie before the show and axing Emmerdale. A BBC source moaned: "It seems ITV will stop at nothing to win NTAs. The stars tweet reminding people to vote – then they put a big Corrie episode on moments before the show starts. It is such an obvious tactic and not the first time they have played unfairly when it comes to the NTAs." An ITV source responded: "These claims of a fix are just sour grapes. The best soap won and our ratings are better than EastEnders, too." Ouch! Dyer gag 12 Danny Dyer had a stand off with the presenter Making EastEnders hardman Danny Dyer a butt of the joke didn't pan out well for Phillip Schofield. The pair clashed for two years running at the British Soap Awards, with the host admitting Danny was "scaring the life out of him". In 2018, in what may have been a planned stunt, Danny got irritated at the host repeatedly asking if he was "alright". He eventually stood and squared up to Phillip, barking: "What, you want to make one with me?" Phil joked: "Leave it you, back off. Sit down I'm in charge here mate." The following year Danny sat stoney-faced as Phillip made a gag about him being a fan of "trim down South" - in reference to Corrie's Trim Up North barber shop. The actor failed to respond and turned to the person sitting next to him, ignoring Phil, who laughed awkwardly. Host controversy 12 Phillip Schofield pulled out of hosting the British Soap Awards this year Credit: Rex Speaking of Phillip Schofield, he threw the awards into chaos in 2023 when he was forced to withdraw from hosting duties, following revelations of an affair with a much younger runner that he had concealed from ITV bosses. Despite singer Jane McDonald stepping in to present the show at the last minute, protestors gathered outside the The Lowry in Salford. Along with the soap fans hoping to catch a glimpse of their idols, people were holding placards with photographs of Schofield and his former This Morning co-host Holly Willoughby. Bright night 12 Kellie British had a snooze in the cab Credit: James Curley Kellie Bright looked like she'd had a fabulous night as she left the Inside Soap Awards in 2017. The 48-year-old actress - who plays landlady Linda Carter - was pictured having a snooze in the taxi home. She'd already got in a spot of bother with screen hubby Danny Dyer, 47, after losing their Best Soap Partnership gong at the afterparty. Hollyoaks vs Hollywood 12 Eddie Redmayne said Hollyoaks actors behaved badly Credit: Paul Rogers - The Times Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne, 43, once worked as a waiter at the British Soap Awards and says he was humiliated by the Hollyoaks cast - whom he dubbed "b*****ds". He told Glamour magazine: "They feed all these soap stars with alcohol and then put them in the studio for the awards, so they're more rowdy and it makes for better television. "So, as a waiter, I had to stand there with a tray waiting for them to put their empties on before going in. "I remember this whole group of actors from Hollyoaks piling on with loads of champagne glasses and it being full, and one of them saying, 'Guys, guys, watch this! I'm going to put one more on, I'm going to put one more on...' "And I was thinking, 'No, please don't put another...' and them smashing everywhere. All these Hollyoaks actors were in hysterics and I was like, 'You b*****ds!'" Tumble time 12 Jennifer fell foul of towering heels Credit: Flynet Pictures Hollyoaks' Jennifer Metcalfe was less than steady on her feet when she left the 2017 Inside Soap Awards. The Mercedes McQueen star, 41, stumbled out of the glitzy bash and had to be helped to the car as she almost took a tumble. Those towering heels may have been the culprit.
The Irish Sun
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Soap awards' most scandalous moments…from star sacked over backstage brawl to Danny Dyer's beef with Phillip Schofield
IT'S hardly surprising that a room full of soap actors generates its fair share of drama - and this year's British Soap Awards did not disappoint. There were audible gasps from the audience when EastEnders star 12 Patsy Palmer went on a bizarre tangent about vaginas during her acceptance speech Credit: Shutterstock Editorial After thanking people for voting for her, the actress, 53, went on a bizarre tangent about women's privates. She told the crowd: "I'm glad I was there for the 40th [anniversary of EastEnders] because that was really where we celebrated the woman's vagina. "I think vaginas have always been funny." There was reportedly more, but ITV deemed it too explicit for broadcast and Read More soap stories A source said: 'It was so bizarre. One minute she's doing a pretty normal acceptance speech and the next she's launched into her own vagina monologue. 'And it just kept going and going. It was pretty odd.' That wasn't the only drama on the night - as a bomb threat later sparked an emergency evacuation at the show's after party. Pictures showed cops arriving at London's Hackney Town Hall, where the glitzy bash was held, just before 1am, with stars spotted streaming out of the venue in their finery. Most read in Soaps A source told The Sun: "It was surreal. One minute we were celebrating, the next we were out on the pavement wondering what was going on." Here we take a look at previous soap awards which ended up with dramas of their own - from boozy brawls worthy of Albert Square to worse-for-wear celebs being turned away at the door. Patsy Palmer leaves British Soap Awards host Jane McDonald and viewers shell-shocked with bizarre 'vagina' speech Backstage brawl 12 Jamie (left) and Asan (right) had to be pulled apart Credit: Mirrorpix 12 Jamie was furious at Asan's jibes Emmerdale star Asan, 31, began taunting the Hollyoaks' hardman, aiming a 'sarcastic jibe" at him. In a scene resembling a punch-up at The Woolpack, Jamie, 50, went for the Dales star and cast members had to pull them apart. Asan was allegedly heard threatening to knife Jamie, and a He was thrown out of the bash and sacked from his role as Ellis in the show over the scuffle. Ender Bender 12 Jessie in the taxi with a pal before she arrived Before the 2018 British Soap Awards, Jessie Wallace indulged in a sport of pre-loading - and never even made it on to the red carpet. The EastEnders star - who plays But, when she carried on drinking at the bar in the venue, and refused to take her seat, EastEnders bosses booked her a cab home at 7pm. Jessie, now 53, was said to be "furious" at being sent away. 'Self harm' controversy 12 Jacqueline was seen talking to Lacey Turner When Hollyoaks landed a Best Storyline gong at the 2018 British Soap Awards, viewers spotted She found herself at the The EastEnders star, 32, was forced clarify her comment, saying she was referring to the winning storyline. She posted a comment reading: "Just to clear things up, Lacey asked me what the storyline was, as we couldn't hear. I answered with, 'I'm not actually sure, I think they all self-harmed on the show'." She added: "I haven't watched the show recently so don't actually know, but always love it and wasn't discrediting. "I know that self-harm isn't a joke, obviously, and love any soap that tackles hard stories. It's been taken out of context!" Trouble and strife 12 Jacqueline and Dan were said to have rowed at the party Credit: Greg Brennan Jacqueline was in a fresh drama the following year, when she appeared to have a A source told the Mirror the EastEnders actress burst into tears after finding Dan, 33, flirting with a group of women at the afterparty, telling him: "I want to go NOW." Dan was reportedly keen to stay, leading to a heated exchange between the couple, who have two girls - Ella, 10, and Mia, six. The source said: "It was awkward because everyone was having fun and they weren't hiding their fight from those around them.' Fix claims 12 ITV were accused of foul play over the win Credit: Getty BBC bosses were left fuming when Coronation Street won the Best Soap gong at the NTAs in 2010, claiming ITV had fixed the result. The gong was awarded shortly after a three-minute video celebrating the show's 50th birthday aired at the event, but rival EastEnders, which had turned 25, was given no such tribute. BBC insiders called the reel a "pretty blatant advert right in the middle of voting", adding: "It's as if they fixed it for Corrie." The independent body who oversees voting cleared the organisers, saying Corrie was already winning throughout the live voting and the video has no "material impact". Three years later ITV was accused of rigging the vote again by airing an hour-long Corrie before the show and axing Emmerdale. A BBC source moaned: "It seems ITV will stop at nothing to win NTAs. The stars tweet reminding people to vote – then they put a big Corrie episode on moments before the show starts. It is such an obvious tactic and not the first time they have played unfairly when it comes to the NTAs." An ITV source responded: "These claims of a fix are just sour grapes. The best soap won and our ratings are better than EastEnders, too." Ouch! Dyer gag 12 Danny Dyer had a stand off with the presenter Making EastEnders hardman Danny Dyer a butt of the joke didn't pan out well for Phillip Schofield. The pair clashed for two years running at the British Soap Awards, with the host admitting Danny was "scaring the life out of him". In 2018, in what may have been a planned stunt, Danny got irritated at the host repeatedly asking if he was "alright". He eventually stood and squared up to Phillip, barking: "What, you want to make one with me?" Phil joked: "Leave it you, back off. Sit down I'm in charge here mate." The following year Danny sat stoney-faced as Phillip made a gag about him being a fan of "trim down South" - in reference to Corrie's Trim Up North barber shop. The actor failed to respond and turned to the person sitting next to him, ignoring Phil, who laughed awkwardly. Host controversy 12 Phillip Schofield pulled out of hosting the British Soap Awards this year Credit: Rex Speaking of Phillip Schofield, he threw the awards into chaos in 2023 when he was forced to withdraw from hosting duties, following revelations of with a much younger runner that he had concealed from ITV bosses. Despite singer Along with the soap fans hoping to catch a glimpse of their idols, people were holding placards with photographs of Schofield and his former This Morning co-host Bright night 12 Kellie British had a snooze in the cab Credit: James Curley Kellie Bright looked like she'd had a fabulous night as she left the Inside Soap Awards in 2017. The 48-year-old actress - who plays landlady Linda Carter - was pictured having a snooze in the taxi home. She'd already got in a spot of bother with screen hubby Danny Dyer, 47, after losing their Best Soap Partnership gong at the afterparty. Hollyoaks vs Hollywood 12 Eddie Redmayne said Hollyoaks actors behaved badly Credit: Paul Rogers - The Times Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne, 43, once worked as a waiter at the British Soap Awards and says he was humiliated by the Hollyoaks cast - whom he dubbed "b*****ds". He told Glamour magazine: "They feed all these soap stars with alcohol and then put them in the studio for the awards, so they're more rowdy and it makes for better television. "So, as a waiter, I had to stand there with a tray waiting for them to put their empties on before going in. "I remember this whole group of actors from Hollyoaks piling on with loads of champagne glasses and it being full, and one of them saying, 'Guys, guys, watch this! I'm going to put one more on, I'm going to put one more on...' "And I was thinking, 'No, please don't put another...' and them smashing everywhere. All these Hollyoaks actors were in hysterics and I was like, 'You b*****ds!'" Tumble time 12 Jennifer fell foul of towering heels Credit: Flynet Pictures Hollyoaks' Jennifer Metcalfe was less than steady on her feet when she left the 2017 Inside Soap Awards. The Mercedes McQueen star, 41, stumbled out of the glitzy bash and had to be helped to the car as she almost took a tumble. Those towering heels may have been the culprit.
The Sun
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Emmerdale legend returning to the Dales after years off screens for bombshell new plot
THERE'LL be champagne corks popping in The Woolpack as Emmerdale's beloved barmaid Bernice Blackstock returns to roost. The Sun can reveal actress Samantha Giles is making a return to the ITV soap after two years away. 5 But fans will have to soak up every minute of her scenes, as she won't be back for long. Bernice is back in the Dales for Gabby and Vinny's wedding and filming is due to start in a couple of weeks. A source said: 'Everything is being kept very hush hush but of course Bernice's return is a big deal as one of the soap's most loved characters. 'And Samantha being back among the cast is a real win too, as everyone loves working with her.' Samantha first began on Emmerdale in November 1998 until she left in April 2002. But she was back again for two further stints, once in 2004 and then again in 2023. She left two years ago to pursue other opportunities, including a theatre production of The Syndicate. During an interview at the time Samatha, was asked if she'd return to Emmerdale. She replied: "I don't feel I'd want to go back to Emmerdale at the moment. "I'm enjoying doing other things, and the show changes. Horrifying moment Emmerdale's April comes face to face with man who committed disgusting act on her while homeless "I haven't had a chance to see what's going on with the show, so I don't know whether Bernice would fit into it at the moment. "Who knows? They might not want the character to come back. "I don't think they've killed her or anything – they could still do that. "It's something that's there for the future possibly, or not. "Never say never is what I'm saying. "For now, I'm enjoying doing lots of different things.' DOUGRAY PLAYS IT SCHOOL DOUGRAY SCOTT has been confirmed as the leading man in new BBC drama Crookhaven. In the series – based on the book of the same name by JJ Arcanjo – the Vigil actor plays Caspian Lockett, the headmaster of a school for young criminals. 5 Adolescence star Amari Bacchus will lead the cast of weird and wonderful schoolkids, known as Crooklings, who are trained to use their skills to be a force for good when they are eventually released into the world. Industry actress Claire Forlani will play Lockett's wife Carmen, and will be joined on screen by Slow Horses' Naomi Wirthner and The Pembrokeshire Murders' Keith Allen. The show is expected to make its debut on BBC iPlayer early next year. HOLLY TO RETURN? YOU BET! STEPHEN MULHERN will be joined by a very familiar face as You Bet! travels up and down the country. Holly Willoughby, who quit as co-host due to scheduling conflicts, will return as a celebrity guest. She will be joined by Alison Hammond, Rob Beckett, Judi Love, Aj Odudu, Josh Widdicombe and Josie Gibson for the ITV show's upcoming second series. Babatunde Aleshe, Alesha Dixon, Danny Jones, Alex Brooker, Nick Mohammed and soap brothers Adam and Ryan Thomas will also compete. Stephen said: 'I'm thrilled that You Bet! is back – and this time we're hitting the road. 'Each week I'll be joined by a top celeb panel as our challengers take on some brilliantly bonkers and amazing challenges.' FANTASY WOLVES GoT REAL MOST Game Of Thrones fans will have assumed dire wolves were just mythical creatures when they appeared as pets on the HBO fantasy series. But the animals are real and were extinct – until now. 5 Boffins at US biosciences company Colossal Bioscience used 73,000-year-old DNA to bring the beasts back to life last year. And nobody was more surprised than GoT star Sophie Turner. Speaking with Colossal's CEO Ben Lamm, the actress, who played Sansa , joked: 'I thought they weren't real, so when are the dragons coming?' The male wolves, named Romulus and Remus, are growing bigger by the day and are about to get company. Ben added: 'We're about to introduce the girl, Khaleesi, into the pack. Bizbit BRADLEY WALSH will be back with his quiz expert chums with Beat The Chasers returning for two more series. Season seven of The Chase spin-off is currently under way, while the eighth is due to be recorded this autumn. ITV is expected to air the two new runs from next year. MORE IN STORE FOR NICK NICK FROST might be having some awkward conversations on the set of the new Harry Potter TV show if he bumps into JK Rowling. The comedian will play Hagrid in the HBO adaptation, but later this month he will also take centre stage in a new comedy that is unlikely to appeal to JK, who is outspoken about her views on trans issues. 5 Nick will star in six-parter Transaction, airing weekly from June 24 on ITV2 then available on ITVX. As store manager Simon, Nick appears alongside Liv played by Jordan Grey, who is described as 'a transgender egomaniac' working the night shift in a supermarket. I exclusively revealed last year that Shaun Of The Dead star Nick would be making the show for ITV alongside Jordan who found fame as a contestant on The Voice in 2016.
The Irish Sun
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Emmerdale legend returning to the Dales after years off screens for bombshell new plot
THERE'LL be champagne corks popping in The Woolpack as Emmerdale's beloved barmaid Bernice Blackstock returns to roost. The Sun can reveal actress 5 Samantha Giles is making a return to Emmerdale after two years away Credit: ITV But fans will have to soak up every minute of her scenes, as she won't be back for long. Bernice is back in the Dales for A source said: 'Everything is being kept very hush hush but of course Bernice's return is a big deal as one of the soap's most loved characters. 'And read more on emmerdale Samantha first began on Emmerdale in November 1998 until she left in April 2002. But she was back again for two further stints, once in 2004 and then again in 2023. During an interview at the time Samatha, was asked if she'd return to Emmerdale. Most read in News TV She replied: "I don't feel I'd want to go back to Emmerdale at the moment. "I'm enjoying doing other things, and the show changes. Horrifying moment Emmerdale's April comes face to face with man who committed disgusting act on her while homeless "I haven't had a chance to see what's going on with the show, so I don't know whether Bernice would fit into it at the moment. "Who knows? They might not want the character to come back. "I don't think they've killed her or anything – they could still do that. "It's something that's there for the future possibly, or not. "Never say never is what I'm saying. "For now, I'm enjoying doing lots of different things.' DOUGRAY PLAYS IT SCHOOL In the series – based on the book of the same name by JJ Arcanjo – the Vigil actor plays Caspian Lockett, the headmaster of a school for young criminals. 5 Dougray Scott has been confirmed as the leading man in new BBC drama Crookhaven Credit: Getty Industry actress Claire Forlani will play Lockett's wife Carmen, and will be joined on screen by Slow Horses' Naomi Wirthner and The Pembrokeshire Murders' Keith Allen. The show is expected to make its debut on BBC iPlayer early next year. Bizbit NOEL EDMONDS quit the UK in 2018 – but now he is back, for an ITV special all about his relocation to New Zealand. Cameras followed the radio and TV presenter on his move to a rural town to start up a hospitality business. Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure airs from June 20. HOLLY TO RETURN? YOU BET! STEPHEN MULHERN will be joined by a very familiar face as You Bet! travels up and down the country. Holly Willoughby, who quit as co-host due to scheduling conflicts, will return as a celebrity guest. 5 Holly Willoughby will return to You Bet! with Stephen Mulhern as a celebrity guest Credit: ITV She will be joined by Babatunde Aleshe, Alesha Dixon, 'Each week I'll be joined by a top celeb panel as our challengers take on some brilliantly bonkers and amazing challenges.' FANTASY WOLVES GoT REAL MOST Game Of Thrones fans will have assumed dire wolves were just mythical creatures when they appeared as pets on the HBO fantasy series. But the animals are real and were extinct – until now. 5 Sophie Turner in Game of Thrones Credit: Rex Boffins at US biosciences company Colossal Bioscience used 73,000-year-old DNA to bring the beasts back to life last year. And nobody was more surprised than GoT star Sophie Turner. Speaking with Colossal's CEO Ben Lamm, the actress, who played Sansa , joked: 'I thought they weren't real, so when are the dragons coming?' The male wolves, named Romulus and Remus, are growing bigger by the day and are about to get company. Ben added: 'We're about to introduce the girl, Khaleesi, into the pack. Bizbit BRADLEY WALSH will be back with his quiz expert chums with Beat The Chasers returning for two more series. Season seven of The Chase spin-off is currently under way, while the eighth is due to be recorded this autumn. ITV is expected to air the two new runs from next year. MORE IN STORE FOR NICK NICK FROST might be having some awkward conversations on the set of the new Harry Potter TV show if he bumps into JK Rowling. The comedian will play Hagrid in the HBO adaptation, but later this month he will also take centre stage in a new comedy that is unlikely to appeal to JK, who is outspoken about her views on trans issues. 5 Nick Frost is starring in six-parter Transaction Credit: ITV Nick will star in six-parter Transaction, airing weekly from June 24 on ITV2 then available on ITVX. As store manager Simon, Nick appears alongside Liv played by Jordan Grey, who is described as 'a transgender egomaniac' working the night shift in a supermarket. I exclusively revealed last year that Shaun Of The Dead star Nick would be making the show for ITV alongside Jordan who found fame as a contestant on The Voice in 2016. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
