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Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
The One Show's Clara Amfo issues live TV warning to celebrity guests
The One Show's Clara Amfo issues live TV warning to celebrity guests The One Show hosts Clara Amfo and JB Gill were joined by Vicky Pattison and Angela Scanlon during Wednesday's episode of the BBC show During Wednesday's (28 May) episode of The One Show, Clara Amfo issued a caution to guests Angela Scanlon and Vicky Pattison. Clara and JB Gill were once again hosting the chat show, joined by Angela, Vicky, John Legend, and Matt Baker, who brought the latest from Watchdog. Angela and Vicky discussed their new podcast, Get A Grip, which they've dubbed as the "ultimate girl's group chat". This fresh endeavour sees them discussing a range of women-related topics across a number of episodes. As they delved into the details of the podcast, Clara asked Vicky and Angela to elaborate on the subjects they cover in the episodes, before giving them a gentle warning. JB Gill and Clara Amfo hosted Wednesday's The One Show (Image: BBC ) "As Vicky has said, no topic is off limits," Clara stated. "But, let's keep it above board, it's 7pm, it's The One Show, we're live on national TV. "So, what other topics can you delve into? What can you share that your listeners can look forward to?". "I don't know! I'm not sure!" Vicky chuckled, while Angela chimed in: "It's unfiltered, I will say that. Those are my favourite type of people and the conversations that you want to eavesdrop on, I suppose." Vicky also provided some insight into the choice of the podcast's name during the interview, revealing that "get a grip" is a phrase she has grown tired of and she and Angela are now attempting to reclaim it, reports the Express. She explained: "Traditionally women are often taught to be quiet, submissive, seen and not heard, and actually now is the time for women to be loud, proud and deliberate about stuff." Vicky Pattison and Angela Scanlon on The One Show (Image: BBC ) Article continues below Vicky subsequently remarked: "It becomes this lovely solidarity moment, we're trying to build a community and inspire women and have a laugh as well." Their new podcast is hailed as the "unapologetic group chat you've always wanted", covering a slew of topics from motherhood and married life to internet scandals, whilst also "dissecting culture" and tackling the "ridiculous expectations placed on women". The One Show broadcasts on weekdays on BBC One at 7pm. Get A Grip with Angela Scanlon and Vicky Pattison can be accessed via Global Player.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The One Show's Clara Amfo pauses show to issue live TV warning to guests
The One Show presenter Clara Amfo was forced to issue a warning to guests Angela Scanlon and Vicky Pattison on Wednesday's show The One Show's Clara Amfo issued a caution to guests Angela Scanlon and Vicky Pattison during Wednesday's (28 May) episode of the BBC One show. Clara and JB Gill were back presenting the chat show, joined by Angela, Vicky and John Legend, as well as Matt Baker with the latest from Watchdog. Angela and Vicky discussed their new podcast, Get A Grip, described as the "ultimate girl's group chat". The new project sees the pair discussing a range of women-related topics. As they divulged details about the podcast, Clara asked Vicky and Angela to elaborate on the subjects they cover in the episodes, before giving them a warning. "As Vicky has said, no topic is off limits," Clara stated. "But, let's keep it above board, it's 7pm, it's The One Show, we're live on national TV. "So, what other topics can you delve into? What can you share that your listeners can look forward to?" "I don't know! I'm not sure!" Vicky chuckled, while Angela added: "It's unfiltered, I will say that. Those are my favourite type of people and the conversations that you want to eavesdrop on, I suppose." During the chat, Vicky also gave some insight into the reason behind the podcast's name, revealing that "get a grip" is a phrase she's grown tired of and she and Angela are now trying to reclaim it, reports the Express. She detailed: "Traditionally women are often taught to be quiet, submissive, seen and not heard, and actually now is the time for women to be loud, proud and deliberate about stuff." Vicky later remarked: "It becomes this lovely solidarity moment, we're trying to build a community and inspire women and have a laugh as well." Vicky and Angela's new podcast is touted as the "unapologetic group chat you've always wanted". It sees the pair delving into themes such as motherhood, married life, and online controversies, alongside "dissecting culture" and tackling the "ridiculous expectations placed on women". Catch The One Show every weekday on BBC One at 7pm. Tune into Get A Grip with Angela Scanlon and Vicky Pattison through Global Player.
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The One Show star forced to pull out last minute after falling 'unwell'
The One Show presenter Alex Jones announced that one of her colleagues was absent from the studio because she was unwell. The One Show experienced an unexpected change to its line-up on Wednesday evening when one of the presenters was a no-show. As the show kicked off, viewers were greeted by Alex Jones and JB Gill who teased the night's content, which included chats with Timothy Spall, Jason Isaacs and Raynor Winn, alongside a special watchdog segment. Alex announced: "Now, unfortunately, poor Nikki is unwell, but Angellica [Bell] is here to save the day. She's raced all the way over from the Chelsea Flower Show." The camera then switched to Angellica who chimed in: "That's right, get well soon Nikki." Angellica went on to discuss the evening's topic concerning dubious airport parking services, revealing: "One customer got home from their holiday to find their car like this." A pre-recorded video followed, showing a viewer's vehicle badly damaged post-holiday. Angellica continued: "There's more trouble in paradise, in March Watchdog heard from some customers of travel insurance provider Axa who found themselves being hounded for medical bills they didn't owe. "Well, it's happened again and tonight we hear about one couple being chased for $175,000." Despite Nikki's absence from the studio due to illness, she still featured in a pre-recorded segment discussing the nightmare experiences of travellers with holiday parking woes, reports the Express. BBC's Alex Jones was left seething after a segment exposed troubling experiences with airport parking voiced by disgruntled travellers. As the recorded footage concluded, her reaction was palpable as she reeled: "Can you imagine how furious you'd be if you came back and your car was in that state?!" To which Angellica reflected the sentiment, adding: "Absolutely raging and if you're aware of companies like these then do get in touch." She proceeded to provide viewers with advice on keeping their vehicles secure when jetting off for leisure or business. Angellica instructed: "You can check your local airport's website for official car parking services. There's also ParkMark, which is a scheme where you can find car parks near airports that the police have assessed." The One Show is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Esther Rantzen's daughter makes final desperate plea - 'Give mum peace of mind'
Dame Esther Rantzen has been at the forefront of the assisted dying debate since revealing her own terminal cancer diagnosis in 2023 Dame Esther Rantzen's daughter has begged MPs to give her dying mother 'peace of mind' as they prepare to vote on the assisted dying bill later today. Rebecca Wilcox, 45, said her 84-year-old mother, who has stage four lung cancer, will be watching and is 'hopeful' the new law will be passed. MPs will debate the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - spearheaded by Labour's Kim Leadbeater - for the first time since November's yes vote. If it becomes law, it will allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales - with fewer than six months left to live - to apply for an assisted death. In late 2023, Dame Esther revealed her terminal cancer diagnosis and expressed her wish to end her own life at Swiss assisted dying clinic Dignitas - where the practice is legal - if things got too much. A message reportedly sent to MPs by Dame Esther ahead of today's debate said that changing the law would allow terminally ill people like her 'not to shorten their lives, but shorten their deaths'. She has since been taking what her family described as a 'wonder drug'. But her daughter shared the drug has now appeared to have stopped working and Dame Esther is too unwell to travel. Though the law will be passed 'too late' for her own mum to end her life legally should she want to, her family are hopeful 'she may have enabled it to happen for other people'. READ MORE: Esther Rantzen's husband whispered final two-word statement to her before dying Rebecca told the Express: "She's going to be watching the debate and is very interested to see how it turns out, and hopeful. Mum has been indomitable her whole life, this shouldn't have to be her campaign. She should have peace of mind, she should know that whatever happens, she has a choice at the end of her life. That is not going to happen for her. The only bright spot in that for us is that she may have enabled it to happen for other people. And I'm going to keep going for as long as it takes." The TV host, who is a broadcaster like her mother and regularly appears on shows like Watchdog, admitted she was 'living in a place of absolute denial' about her mother's illness, but said she found comfort that 'something good' could still come from all of their campaigning. Praising her mother's previous work with various charities and setting up children's helpline Childline, Rebecca said her mum's legacy was 'already clad in platinum', but helping to legalise assisted dying would be 'another diamond on top of it.' She added: "She has never stopped working for people she feels need to be listened to and voices that need to be heard. This is a brilliant campaign. I can't describe the bravery and strength, power and beauty of the people that I have met, who have lost loved ones or who are facing a terminal diagnosis themselves. Their strength and courage — if we can bring a voice to that then we have done our job." As the historic vote takes place today, campaigners for and against assisted dying are expected to be watching the debate from the public gallery of the House of Commons. Among them will be Louise Shackleton, who took her husband Anthony, 59, who had motor neurone disease, to Diginitas in Switzerland to die in December. Louise, 58, from North Yorkshire, is now being investigated by the police. Explaining her stance on it, told The Mirror: "We as human beings need to treat humans as well as we treat animals. If I was to have kept a dog the way that I was going to be expected to keep my husband, I would have been arrested, I would be prosecuted, I would be put in prison and I would be banned from keeping an animal again. But yet my husband was expected to suffer more than any other animal." Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who voted in favour of assisted dying during the first Commons vote last year, signalled he still backed a change in the law. It is thought he will vote that way again after he said: "From my own experience in this field - I dealt with it when I was the chief prosecutor - is that I do understand there are different views, strongly held views on both sides that have to be respected. My views have been consistent throughout."
Scoop
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
Opposition To Gold Mining More Than At Risk Frogs
Press Release – Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki Watchdog and other groups will continue to oppose gold mining given the fact that gold is plentiful above ground and easily reusable. The real resources of infinite value are clean water and the treasured species that are now being called a threat. Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki say the amendments to the Wildlife Act this week and Shane Jones comments that Oceana Gold mining issue is just about vibration affecting 'mating frogs' are frivolous, wrong, and uninformed. 'The labelling of at-risk species like kiwi, some frogs, native bats and more as 'threats to development' could be a world first in terms of the deliberate promotion of extinction. The changes to the Wildlife Act this week, which were motivated to limit the courts from ruling in favour of protecting at risk species , are a bizarre leap backwards into deliberate disregard for the environment. 'Shane Jones is also wrong that our opposition to the Wharekirauponga gold mine project in the forest behind Whangamata is only about risks to Archeys frogs. We have consistently stated that creating more mountains of toxic waste from this proposed gold mine, dewatering the forest and risking acid mine leachate affecting underground water, are all reasons why we oppose this mine. Blasting under the habitat of the 200 million year old at risk frog is also a terrible idea. Thanks to the Fast Track law we have no right to participate in hearings so that these issues can be publicly scrutinised. Now the changes to the Wildlife Act presumably mean that even the expert panels cannot give due weight to protecting wildlife,' said Catherine Delahunty Chairperson of Watchdog. Oceana Gold's Waihi North Project application to the Fast Track process was accepted this week and includes a new open pit in Waihi plus more underground mining there as well as the large underground mine at Wharekirauponga forests. 'When the Government becomes the enemy of at risk species so that multinationals companies can dig up gold for their profit, we all lose the hard work over many years to value and protect what is unique in these lands. It is a reputational risk but also an attack on our values and relationships with the rest of natural world. Shame on this Government.' Watchdog and other groups will continue to oppose gold mining given the fact that gold is plentiful above ground and easily reusable. The real resources of infinite value are clean water and the treasured species that are now being called 'a threat'.
