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Edinburgh Live
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Louise Redknapp admits 'it's a bit harder' as she opens up about age-gap romance
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Louise Redknapp has confessed that one aspect of her age-gap romance is proving "harder" as she opens up about her relationship. The 50-year-old singer has been dating 41-year-old London businessman Drew Michael since 2023. Louise was previously married to former Liverpool and England star Jamie Redknapp. The Eternals singer shares sons Charley, 19, and Beau, 15, with Jamie. On Lisa Snowdon and Andy Goldstein's We're Not Getting Any Younger podcast, Louise says Drew is "great" with the teenagers However, Louise admits that Drew's central London location often makes it difficult for the couple to keep a low profile, with paparazzi frequently snapping them while out in public. She said: "She said: "I've got a boyfriend who is great and lovely, and you know, just having a really nice time. He lives central, he lives in Soho, so we go to the bagel shop and it's a thing. "Gone are the days of side ponytail and a dirty tracksuit to get a tuna bagel. Now I have to think, 'Damn, sunglasses, coat'." (Image: louiseredknapp/Instagram) Louise explained that she's made a conscious decision not to hide her relationship, saying: "We don't purposely try. It is being central, where he is in Soho, it's a bit harder. And I just made the decision that I didn't want to hide anything." "I'm just going about my daily business, if you get snapped, you get snapped. If we don't, then great." Noting the age difference between the couple, mum-of-two Louise added: "We live in a society where if it's the other way round it doesn't get talked about- but it does get brought up. Louise has spoken out about the scrutiny surrounding her marriage to Jamie, stating: "I think it's that thing that people like to bring it up. It's easy headline material, nine years, but you know what, it's been lovely having a lovely time." Louise has previously opened up about the difficulties she faced during her divorce from Jamie, who has since married Frida Andersson. She described the experience as "horrendous" and revealed that the negative reactions from others made it even harder for her to cope. When asked about how the criticism affected her mental health, Louise shared: "I think for me, the lowest, pretty much a person could get to, just horrendous. I could never see a way out from how bad and low I felt at the time." She credited her children with giving her the strength to carry on, saying: "If I didn't have my kids, I think I would've just given up, like I really do. I think I just knew that my kids were my everything and they needed me." Louise went on to say she "never realised [how] people could be so unkind and say such terrible things", adding on Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast: "It blew my mind." She continued: "Whatever the situation, whatever the circumstance, the nastiness [that] would be said, even now when I think back, I can't even get the words out. I just don't understand how anyone can be so unkind and cruel to another human." Louise has since moved on and is now in a relationship with Drew Michael, whom she met at The Groucho Club in London during Jimmy Carr's 51st birthday celebrations. They went Instagram official two months later and made their red carpet debut in March 2024. Louise is set to feature on Sunday Brunch today (May 25), chatting with hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer. The programme broadcasts from 10am on ITV One.
Metro
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
You can actually bet on Gemma Collins to be the next James Bond
Six years after Daniel Craig announced he was retiring from James Bond, it appears we are no closer to unveiling the next 007. Former favourite Idris Elba, 52, previously ruled himself out from playing the British spy, while other hotly tipped actors, including James Norton and Theo James, have remained coy. The current front-runner to become Bond is Aaron Taylor-Johnson, while bookies' Ladbrokes have also given preferential odds to the likes of Henry Cavill, Jack Lowden and Tom Hardy. However, perhaps Amazon – which now has full creative control over the franchise – could be considering a more leftfield choice. Or, in other words, you can actually bet on Gemma Collins to be 007. While we would welcome a GC takeover (it would remain to be seen how she would cope with the claustrophobia, though, as playing James Bond would inevitably lead to tight situations or indeed, anything involving helicopters), Ladbrokes thinks her chances are slim – 5000/1 to be exact. Gemma Collins – 5000/1 David Mitchell – 5000/1 Robert Webb – 5000/1 Stephen Merchant – 500/1 David Beckham – 77/1 James Corden – 100/1 But Gemma, 44, is not the only baffling star you can bet on to take over Daniel, 57. While the following celebs are all supremely gifted in their own right, it's fair to say their talents may not lend themselves best to Bond. David Mitchell, 50, has as much of a shot at joining the franchise as Gemma, with odds of 5000/1. Could Peep Show's Mark Corrigan's social awkwardness bring a newfound vulnerability to the role? His former co-star Robert Webb, 52, also has odds of 5000/1, which would make him the first former Strictly star to swap the ballroom for Bond. If you wanted to place a safer bet, you could put your money on Stephen Merchant, 50, (500/1) or, better still, try your luck with David Beckham (77/1) to take on 007. Bond could equally be the next acting job James Corden, 46, sinks his teeth into after the end of Gavin and Stacey, with odds of 100/1. At least, like 007, he has particular bar and restaurant orders… Since Daniel's departure, there have been various theories over what casting producers are looking for, with the latest reports suggesting they're hunting for a 'very young' actor. This was sparked by actor Daniel Mays, who revealed he was privy to some details on Amazon's wishlist. During an appearance on the We're Not Getting Any Younger podcast, he said: 'Bond is a big deal right, that going to Amazon … I heard a rumour they're going to cast someone very young and go sort of back to the origins. 'They're going to sort of '60s, you're going to have all the retro cars and that sort of stuff – and start again. I think that would be kind of cool.' More Trending Other details that have emerged about the upcoming film include that it has been reportedly granted a £250,000,000 budget with plans for it to be released in the next three years. It will also reportedly be filmed in Liverpool due to a filming ban in Central London next year, The Sun previously reportedly, which could 'irk Bond purists.' 'This will no doubt irk Bond purists who already fear Amazon taking over the 007 franchise may lead to them making big changes,' the insider told the outlet. 'But Liverpool is a well-known alternative to London for filmmakers. 'It has appeared in everything from The Batman to Captain America and Harry Potter movies, doubling up as international cities.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz 'snub' Met Gala as they lie low during family 'feud' MORE: Sean 'Diddy' Combs tells judge he's 'a little nervous' as sex trafficking trial begins MORE: Major A-lister pulls out of Met Gala 2025 last minute due to devastating injury
Daily Tribune
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
James Bond to ‘go back to origins' with ‘very young' new star
Bang Showbiz | Los Angeles The James Bond franchise will reportedly return with an 'origins' movie and a 'very young' new star, according to actor Daniel Mays. The search for a new actor to play the superspy is being stepped up following the exit of longtime Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson and the takeover by Amazon MGM Studios and now a new report suggests 007 will be getting a massive shake-up - taking the character back several decades. The rumour was shared by actor Daniel Mays who revealed he'd heard some details about what Amazon are planning for Bond. During an appearance on the 'We're Not Getting Any Younger' podcast, he said: 'Bond is a big deal right, that going to Amazon ... I heard a rumour they're going to cast someone very young and go sort of back to the origins. 'They're going to sort of '60s, you're going to have all the retro cars and that sort of stuff - and start again. I think that would be kind of cool.' The hunt has been on for another actor to take over from Daniel Craig, 57, who stepped away from the fran - chise following the release of 2021's ' No Time To Die ' which showed 007's death. It was recently revealed Amazon Studios have selected David Heyman - best known for his work on the 'Harry Potter' films - and ' Spider-Man' producer Amy Pascal to take charge of the next 007 film. In a joint statement, the pair said: 'James Bond is one of the most iconic characters in the history of cinema. We are humbled to follow in the footsteps of Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson who made so many extraordinary films and honored and excited to keep the spirit of Bond very much alive as he embarks on his next adventure.' In recent years, Pascal has bec o m e known for h e r w o r k on the 'Spider - Man ' films starring To m Holland, but also worked on the '007' films 'Casino Royale', 'Quantum of Solace', and 'Skyfall', all of which starred Craig as the titular spy.
