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Metro
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Chocolate fans overjoyed as 'best' Maltesers return 11 years after being axed
Maltesers fans, the moment you've been waiting for has finally arrived! The chocolate brand, owned by Mars Wrigley, has just confirmed that the white chocolate version of the iconic treat is making a comeback after 11 years. First launched in 2003, White Chocolate Maltesers were a fan-favourite before being discontinued in 2014 and people have spent more than a decade begging for them to return. And now the prayers of chocolate lovers across the nation are being answered, as the sweet treat will hit supermarket shelves once more next month. For those who haven't had a chance to try them before, the sweets feature the classic crunchy centre that we all know and love, coated in a thin layer of white chocolate. When they make their triumphant return, White Chocolate Maltesers will be available in treat bags, single bag and sharing bag formats from June 16. You'll be able to find them in major supermarkets along with independent retailers too, so you won't have to go far to get your fix. Prices for the products haven't yet been revealed, but retailers are usually able to set their own. A spokesperson from Mars Wrigley said: 'We're delighted to bring Maltesers White Chocolate back for the passionate fans who have been anticipating their return for years! Maltesers is all about encouraging people to look on the light side of life and so definitely try them if you've not done so before.' On social media, rumours of the product's return have been swirling since early May, with many sharing their joy over the news after it was teased by @johns_snackreviews. More Trending An Instagram user named @holliexrobyn shared that the chocolates held sentimental value for her, saying: 'My uncle used to buy me these as he could only get them from shops near him. He passed in 2017 unexpectedly, these always make me think of him, so happy they're back.' @greedysisterz_review_snacks branded them the 'best Maltesers' as @purplehairedholly said: 'They were top tier'. View More » Similarly, @ wrote: 'The best news this year!!!!' And @claire_peachy1985 added: 'Omg yessssss finally […] These were amazing why did they ever stop them?' Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: I ate at the little-known Home Bargains Café — an 'immense' 99p treat blew me away MORE: 9 best BBQs and pizza ovens from Dunelm ideal for this bank holiday weekend MORE: 'Glorious' dessert chain is set to open 10 new restaurants across UK
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dazed and Confused and School of Rock star Nicky Katt dead at 54
'Dazed and Confused' star Nicky Katt has died at the age of 54. The Hollywood star best known for his roles as Clint Bruno in the 1993 coming-of-age film 'Dazed and Confused', as well as Harry Senate in 2000s Fox drama 'Boston Public', and Razor in 2003's 'School of Rock', passed away on April 8, 2025, in Burbank, California, his lawyer confirmed. No cause of death was given. Beau Flynn, the founder of Flynn Picture Company, who worked with Katt on his 1996 flick 'Johns', reacted to the shock news: "Heartbroken to learn about the way too early passing of the seriously talented actor Nicky Katt - God bless you my friend. What a privilege to know you and work with you on my first movie in 1995 - 'johns'. Rest in peace brother." The former child star landed his first role in a 1980 episode of 'Fantasy Island', followed by the film 'Underground Aces', and episodes of 'CHiPs' and 'V'. However, it was his standout role in Richard Linklater's 1993 cult classic 'Dazed and Confused' that put him on the path to stardom. Away from film and TV, he voiced Atton Rand in the video game 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords'. Katt also starred in Woody Allen's play 'A Second Hand Memory' at the Off-Broadway Atlantic Theater Company in 2004. During his dazzling career, Katt shared the screen with huge Hollywood stars, including George Clooney, Whoopi Goldberg, Meryl Streep, and many more. The 'Gremlins' actor was married to Annie Morse from 1999 until their divorce in 2001. Katt previously admitted being such a versatile actor was a 'double-edged' sword. He told IGN: 'So I've been really lucky… 'But it's kind of worked against me because people will see me in stuff and I've had people say, 'Gee, it's too bad you got cut out of that movie,' and I'm like, 'No no no, I was that frat guy.'' After his role as tough man Clint in 'Dazed and Confused', however, he was mostly inundated with offers to play bad guys. He added: 'So it's a double-edged thing, you know – at a certain point you can almost be too versatile, and that sounds lame, but I've always looked up to people like Gary Oldman and Lee Marvin and Warren Oates, these guys who don't really fit into one thing. 'I mean, everyone also says that the bad guys are the most fun, but I've definitely gone through streaks where that's all that people wanted me to play, the bad guy, especially after Dazed And Confused.'
