The new CBB house has been revealed ahead of the series launch next weekITVThis year the bedroom only has double beds – meaning the celebs will be getting closer than they expectedITVThe brand new digs have been kitted out perfectly to host some very famous facesITV
The bedroom only has double beds this year, meaning the famous faces had better get comfortable with each other quickly.
And it’s not just sharing a bed that might make them feel slightly on top of each other, as host AJ Odudu recently revealed the house is smaller this time around.
The overall look of the house is certainly fit for the likes of TV royalty Patsy Palmer, with each room decorated in bright shades of red, orange or blue.
There are two huge curved red sofas where the celebs will find out which one of them has been dumped from the house during each eviction.
The kitchen has a huge island – perfect for them to sit and gossip about their fellow housemates.
Flying the flag for the younger crowd will be Nickelodeon star Jojo Siwa, as well drag queen Dannny Beard.
The Sun previously revealed how a fan-favourite feature of the Celebrity Big Brother accommodation had been ditched for the new series.
The Mezzanine floor – which was introduced by ITV when it rebooted Big Brother in 2023 – has been scrapped.
Speaking ahead of the new series, AJ said: “There’s always twists and turns with Big Brother.
The house is in a brand new location and it’s got a brand new layout. I know the house has been made slightly smaller which might heighten drama.”
She also joked that – despite her and co-host Will Best’s best efforts – the bosses are never keen to take her suggestions for housemates on board.
AJ added: “Every single series I’ve got a wish list. I’m literally texting the execs, texting the team and I’m like here’s my dream list but your girl gets ignored.
“I get blanked. And I’m like ‘excuse me, get them in’.”
Famous faces set to move in next week include Patsy Palmer and Hollywood star Mickey RourkeITVHost AJ Odudu recently opened up about the new houseITVShe and co-host Will Best are gearing up to welcome the latest CBB housematesShutterstock
Line of Duty stars Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar
The news will thrill fans left disappointed by the limp ending of the police drama’s last series.
A TV insider said: “This is the news Line of Duty fans have been waiting for since the sixth season left them deflated when it aired back in 2021.
“The BBC almost immediately requested more episodes to continue the story, but the success of the show meant Vicky, Martin and Adrian were instantly snapped up for other projects.
“But after several meetings with Jed [Mercurio, creator and writer] and the production team, they’ve finally managed to clear space in their calendars next year to commit to making the show.”
The show about a police anti-corruption squad weeding out bent coppers, has been a ratings hit for the BBC since it first aired in 2012.
Fans loved Supt Ted Hastings’ ad-libbed use of Northern Irish sayings, such as “Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the wee donkey” and “Now, we’re sucking diesel”.
But many felt let down at the end of series six in 2021 when buffoonish Det Supt Ian Buckells (Nigel Boyle) was unmasked as villain H — the elusive mastermind with links to organised crime.
The Sun exclusively revealed in 2022 that the show, which drew up to 13million viewers, would return.
But the stars have been diverted into other projects — Martin with supernatural thriller The Rig, Vicky with bomb squad drama Trigger Point, and Adrian with jazz singer detective show Ridley.
However, their social media feeds have recently been laden with hints a seventh series is on.
Show creator Jed has written most of the storyline for the new episodes, which will start production later this year and could air by autumn 2026.
Speculation has also mounted over which actor will play the next crooked copper, with bookies said to be keen on David Tennant, Damian Lewis or Claire Foy.
THE BENT COPPERS
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BBC/World ProductionsDCI Joanne Davidson (Kelly McDonald) is controlled by dad Tommy Hunter for 20-plus years[/caption]
BBCBungling Det Supt Ian Buckells (Nigel Boyle) is unmasked as unlikely arch-villain H[/caption]
3 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on From Netflix thriller to final season of iconic show – here’s the best Spring TV to watch including C4’s Virgin Island
THE clocks have gone forward, the mercury is rising and it’s heating up in the world of telly too.
Viewers can look forward to exciting new reality formats Virgin Island and Cheat: Unfinished Business plus the long-awaited return of Netflix’s deliciously twisted sagas You and Black Mirror.
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Elsewhere, Rose Ayling-Ellis has sprung into action with three top new shows.
The Strictly Come Dancing winner has left the ballroom behind for meaty ITV thriller Code Of Silence and game-changing BBC drama Reunion as well as featuring in Doctor Who.
Here, Felicity Cross and Jess Lester take you through their pick of spring’s top TV.
THE STOLEN GIRL (Disney+, April 16)
She was all loved up in Netflix hit One Day, but this time Ambika Mod stars in a tense thriller about a play date that goes wrong after a little girl go missing.
Mother-of-two Elisa allows daughter Lucia to have an impromptu sleepover with new best friend Josephine after meeting up with her seemingly friendly mother Rebecca at her house.
But when Elisa arrives to collect her the next day, the house turns out to be an empty luxury rental and Lucia is nowhere to be found.
As a manhunt unfolds across Europe, Elisa’s perfect family starts to unravel under the pressure and long-buried secrets begin to come to light.
Each episode focuses on one of the celebrities as they set aside everything they have learned in media training to face their most honest, chaotic and heart-warming grilling to date.
No topic is off-limits with this group of interviewers. It follows a successful pilot episode on BBC One which featured Michael Sheen in the hot seat.
THE DIAMOND HEIST (Netflix, April 16)
Guy Ritchie works his magic as producer in this three-part documentary series about a stranger-than-fiction crime that took place in 2000.
It tells the cat-and-mouse tale of a group of hardened criminals who attempted to steal the Millennium Star diamond from London’s O2 — then known as the Millennium Dome — in one of the biggest heists in the world.
Featuring interviews with both the robbers and the police, it dives deep into what goes into the planning of such a major robbery and how the authorities intercept such crimes.
THE HANDMAID’S TALE (Prime Video, May 3; Channel 4, tbc)
Having killed Commander Waterford in a moment of vengeance, Elisabeth Moss’s June has an intensified resolve to bring down Gilead in this final season.
Much-loved characters Luke and Moira join the resistance to fight against the regime, while Commander Waterford’s widow Serena works to reshape Gilead from within.
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Three new faces are joining the line-up for one of telly’s most glamorous series as the fly-on-the-wall show about Wags returns for its second season.
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Fresh face Claudia Rodriguez — girlfriend of Chelsea player Marc Cucurella — will open up on raising an autistic son.
And Leon Bailey’s girlfriend Stephanie Hope struggles with moving home again.
Of course, there’s plenty of glamour along the way, with lavish parties, shopping sprees and expensive holidays to feast your eyes on.
SILENCE IS GOLDEN (U&Dave, May 5)
Dermot O’Leary hosts this new format, which gives the audience a chance to win up to £250,000 by staying as quiet as possible.
He’ll be joined by comedians Katherine Ryan, Seann Walsh and Fatiha El-Ghorri, who must do their best to provoke belly laughs from the crowd and bring the prize pot down.
Dermot O’Leary hosts Silence is Golden
A Guinness World Records adjudicator will oversee the action, which sees every audience member watched with cameras, Big Brother-style.
AN EVENING WITH ELTON JOHN AND BRANDI CARLILE (ITV1, April 19)
The Rocket Man is back on the box for a thrilling night of new music and showbiz chit chat.
The primetime concert special will feature live performances, stories from the duo’s time at the top plus an intimate look at their new collaborative album, Who Believes In Angels?.
Elton John and Brandi Carlile on ITV this month
Recorded at The London Palladium last month and hosted by Schitt’s Creek star Dan Levy, the pals perform together and solo and pull back the curtain on their friendship.
CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER (ITV1, Monday, 9pm)
The good, the bad and the ugly of showbiz will gather for another run of the reality behemoth — and the line-up looks to be one of the best yet.
The Sun revealed this week that Hollywood’s Mickey Rourke will be in the house, alongside chat show queen Trisha Goddard, EastEnders legend Patsy Palmer, Corrie star Jack P Shepherd and the one and only Chesney Hawkes.
Amanda Holden hosts her first dating show and it sounds deliciously dramatic.
With relationship expert Paul C. Brunson to help, the show follows eight former couples whose relationships have been torn apart due to cheating.
As they reunite at a retreat, they are encouraged to face up to past mistakes, rebuild trust and move forward — either together or apart.
MOLLY-MAE: BEHIND IT ALL (Prime Video, May 9)
She’s the ultimate influencer, drawing millions of fans into her life through perfect pictures on Instagram and carefully filtered videos on YouTube.
But that all changed when she let cameras into her home during her torrid break-up from Tommy Fury.
Part two of the fly-on-the-wall series lands and Molly promises to open up on that New Year’s Eve kiss with Tommy, along with their reunion and recent holiday to Dubai.
After a drug deal goes wrong, Hardy’s bruised detective Walker must fight his way through a criminal underworld to rescue a politician’s estranged son.
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He has several factions on his tail, including a vengeful crime syndicate and a crooked politician, as well as the predictable demons from his past.
Fans have been holding their breath for this big-budget project ever since Covid stalled production.
YOU (Netflix, April 24)
It’s the fifth and final gripping season of the hit thriller and somehow the enchanting-yet-deadly Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) has found new sick and twisted ways to kill.
Goldberg returns to New York City, where he is now married to Kate and living a seemingly normal life.
But his past and dark desires resurface, threatening his new life and the people around him.
There are new enemies to contend with too, as fans ask one final question — will Joe ever face justice for his crimes?
VIRGIN ISLAND (Channel 4, May)
Channel 4’s much-hyped offering finally makes it to our screens.
It features a group of virgins heading to a luxury retreat to finally pop their cherries, with “sexological bodyworkers” on hand to help out.
Two celebrity sexperts will add some science to proceedings.
Charlie Brooker’s dark, satirical series returns with six episodes, including a sequel to series four sci-fi adventure USS Callister.
Elsewhere, Peter Capaldi plays a scientist obsessed with a 1990s video game, Emma Corrin is a 1940s movie star brought to life as part of a simulation, and Chris O’Dowd is a desperate husband who tries to keep his dying wife alive through technology.
Nick Wall/NetflixBlack Mirror’s USS Callister with Cristin Milioti[/caption]
GRACE (ITV1, tomorrow. 8pm)
The Brighton-based detective show returns for its fifth series.
The four-part collection, based on Peter James’s best-selling novels, follows on from the shocking conclusion of the last season when Det Supt Roy Grace (John Simm) discovered his missing wife had killed herself.
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He also finds out he has an eight-year-old son. But when he tries to take him to a football match for some normal family life, he finds himself embroiled in a bomb scare.
SUSPECT (Disney+, spring)
Four-part drama that focuses on the killing of Jean Charles de Menezes after police mistook him for a terrorist in the wake of the London terror attacks of 2007.
The tragedy, which took place at Stockwell Tube station, is told from the varying perspectives of those involved.
The all-star cast includes Daniel Mays, Russell Tovey, Max Beesley, Emily Mortimer and Laura Aikman.
CLARKSON’S FARM (Prime Video, May 23)
Jeremy and the gang are back at their best as challenges on Diddly Squat Farm go from bad to worse.
Kaleb is on a nationwide tour and Lisa is frantic on a new product line, which leaves Jezza to run the farm alone — so he buys a pub.
Jeremy and Kaleb are back for more farming fun on Prime next month
Swapping pigs for pints comes with a whole barrel of new problems, including derelict buildings, red tape and a picnic site with a raunchy past.
Back on the farm there’s a new bull, a tiny pig and a flock of hi-tech goats to contend with.
KATIE PIPER: LOCKED UP IN LOUISIANA (U&W, April)
Katie takes her activism to the next level in this gritty four-parter uncovering life behind bars at one of the toughest female prisons in the US.
She delves into inmates’ cases at New Orleans Parish Prison and seeks to uncover what drove the women to commit serious and shocking crimes.
It follows the popular series Jailhouse Mums and builds on the sterling work Katie does off camera across women’s issues.
ROSE BLOOMS IN 3 NEW ROLES
CODE OF SILENCE (ITV1, May 18): A deaf waitress is dragged into a dark world of crime after being enlisted by police to use her lip-reading skills to help with surveillance on a gang.
Rose Ayling-Ellis leads the cast as canteen worker Alison, whose mission gets more complicated when she crosses paths with new gang recruit Liam Barlow (Kieron Moore) and they form an unexpected and very dangerous bond.
REUNION (BBC One, Monday, 9pm): Deaf Daniel Brennan has been released from prison and is on a mission to right some wrongs about how he ended up there.
This four-parter, an emotional thriller of revenge and redemption, marks a milestone in inclusive storytelling because the majority of the cast and many members of crew are deaf or use British Sign Language.
Matthew Gurney plays the lead, with support from Rose and Bad Sisters star Anne-Marie Duff.
DOCTOR WHO (BBC One, April 12): Love it or hate it, it’s hard to argue with the stellar cast the BBC has lined up for the new series of the now divisive sci-fi series.
Bonnie Langford, Alan Cumming and EastEnders’ Angela Wynter all feature as guests as well as TV darling Rose, who plays a mysterious new character.
Ncuti Gatwa is back for his second series as the Doctor, this time with a new second assistant alongside Millie Gibson’s Ruby Sunday – Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra.
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3 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on Stacey Dooley slashes ticket prices by 75% after struggling to sell out tour
TV presenter Stacey Dooley has been forced to slash her ticket prices by 75% after struggling to sell tickets and drum up interest in her tour.
The Strictly Come Dancing champ has been forced to dramatically slash the ticket prices for her forthcoming one woman stage show in Edinburgh.
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The documentary maker turned ballroom champion is set to appear at Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms later this week as part of her ‘An Evening with…’ tour to promote her latest book.
Tickets for the show had been priced at almost £40 but in recent days have been slashed to just £10 in a bid to fill empty seats.
The TV star has taken desperate measures to ensure that all seats are filled for the show by enlisting the help of seat filling website Show Film First.
The cut price tickets have been listed on the site this week after a number of seats for the 780 capacity venue were still unsold just days before the show is due to take place.
The show entitled, Stories from Remarkable Mothers, encouraged potential attendees to enter a discount code in order to get an extra huge saving as part of the desperate bid to sell some seats.
Whilst it seems that Stacey’s solo stage endeavours have been a huge disappointment after failing to generate much interest – the BBC star will be hoping for better success when she tours alongside her husband, dancer Kevin Clifton, later this year.
Stacey and Kevin will both appear in the next touring production of West End musical, 2:22: A Ghost Story.
The play, which received recognition for signing up Cheryl to play the lead role, will be hitting local theatres between August and November 2025.
Stacey had previously played the part of Jenny after the high-profile stints of Cheryl and Lily Allen.
Last summer, a seat-filling sitehas dashed pricesby more than 50% in a bid to draw even more fans in.
Whilst tickets to see 2.22 were once listed at a whopping £136 during Cheryl’s run, nearly all seats in the venue were down to 50% less with many retailing for just £65.
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3 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on Airlines warn passengers to avoid three key suitcase colours when going on holiday or risk losing £100s
A MAJOR UK airline has issued a warning to Brits heading on holiday this Spring.
The flight provider has revealed which suitcase colours you should avoid if you don’t want your luggage to get picked up by someone else.
Three suitcases colours have been revealed to be the most commonly lost at airportsGettyOne airline has revealed a clever hack to keep an eye on your luggageGetty
Ryanair have warned that buying indistinctive luggage increases the chance that it could get lost.
They revealed that the worst colours for your luggage are black, navy and grey as these are amongst the most common for suitcases and travel bags.
Instead, the airline recommends that you buy luggage in a brighter colour.
A spokesperson for the airline said: “Make it easier to spot your checked-in luggage on the carousel, especially if your luggage is black, navy or grey.
“Add a colourful luggage tag or ribbon to the handle so that there’s no confusion on arrival.”
The news comes after the Economic Times revealed that black bags are the most commonly lost of any colour luggage.
Frankfurt Airport’s boss Stefan Schulte has suggested that travellers avoid black luggage altogether as it is “hard to distinguish”.
He added: “Many people travel with black suitcases on wheels which makes identifying them very time-intensive.”
Lost luggage is not only a headache when it comes to losing clothes and holiday essentials.
Losing luggage can set you back hundreds of pounds, as it can be hard to claim back your belongings on insurance.
Luton airport will double the number of passengers it serves from 18 million to a staggering 32 million a year by 2040.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has pushed ahead with the plans despite concerns from environmental groups.
A Government source said: “The Transport Secretary has approved the expansion of Luton Airport for its benefits to Luton and the wider UK economy.
“The decision goes against the Planning Inspectorate’s recommendation for refusal. Expansion will deliver huge growth benefits for Luton with thousands of good, new jobs and a cash boost for the local council which owns the airport.
“This is the 14th Development Consent Order approved by this Labour government, demonstrating we will stop at nothing to deliver economic growth and new infrastructure as part of our Plan for Change.”
Luton Council have expressed support for the refurbishment which is expected to create 12,000 new jobs and will inject £1.6 billion into the local economy.
Holidaymakers will now be able to fly from Exeter to Amsterdam for the first time in five years.
Flights between the two destinations will take just 90 minutes and Exeter Airport’s managing director, Stephen Wiltshire, has said the move is a “game changer” for travellers.
Airlines with the best plane food
Korean Air
Korean Air won best airline cuisine in last year’s Global Traveler’s awards.
Some of their popular dishes onboard include bibimbap, a Korean rice dish, and ssambap, Korean rice lettuce rolls.
It also made the top 10 for airlines with the best plane food in CN Travelers 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Japan Airlines
Coming in first place in the Reader’s Choice Awards was Japan Airlines.
The airline has partnered with six Michelin-star chefs, each of whom have three stars – so you can expect it to be good.
Passengers can choose bento boxes and miso soups onboard.
Singapore Airlines
Often voted one of the best airlines in the world, it is no surprising Singapore Airlines is said to have some of the best plane food.
Chef Dennis Littley said: “Their gourmet meals rival those of ground-based restaurants.”
Dishes include congee, a rice porridge, as well as Singaporean rice and curry options.
Despite a slow start to sales at the beginning of the year, March has seen its sales skyrocket.
March has been a great month for car sales generally as it has been the best third-month for new car registrations since 2019.
However, despite this boom in car sales, there were no Tesla models in the top 10 most bought cars.
EV sales have risen by 43.2 per cent but Tesla has continued to battle with lackluster sales.
Here are the most bought cars in 2025 so far.
1. Ford Puma – 14,930 units
Since being first released in 2019, the Ford Puma has consistently been a favourite in UK and European car sales.
The small SUV boasts an attractive price, which has helped fuel its 12.4 per cent increase in sales year-on-year.
The Ford Puma has also undergone a transformation, with a new infotainment system and an updated dashboard and steering wheel.
It has already sold 14,930 units and is on track to sell even more.
Autocar have given the SUV a four-out-of-five star rating and described the car as “hugely rewarding to drive” as well as having “strong fuel efficiency”.
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Kia Sportage – 12,886
Despite finishing fourth in the 2024 sales charts, the Kia Sportage is set to have a great year in 2025.
Now in second place, in terms of sales, this SUV has been described by Autocar as “fresh, eye-catching and modern”.
Its Seoul-based owners have enjoyed sales of 12,886 units – sale numbers driven in part by the appeal of its mild-hybrid, full-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
Built in Europe, the car has a futuristic design which car expert Matt Saunders said caught his imagination.
Matt said: “Not sure if it was aircraft tail fins or T-bone steaks that those air vents reminded me of, but I certainly kept coming back to look at them.
“Sometimes characterful product design can be just that simple.”
Nissan Qashqai is the third most popular in the UKGetty Images
Nissan Qashqai – 11,792
The Nissan Qashqai is the third most sold car this year.
Although it was the UK’s best seller in 2022, it steadily fell in the rankings to second place in 2023.
This year it has retained its third-place crown, which it won in 2024, as it has continued to appeal to buyers with its excellent practicality.
The SUV is so popular that the average Brit is said to always be within 500m of one.
The Nissan Qashqai’s sales have been boosted by the addition of electrified powertrains in its third generation.
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Vauxhall Corsa – 11,476
The Vauxhall Corsa has had a bumpy journey through the annual car sales charts, peaking at number one in 2021 before falling out of the top 10 in 2024.
In response to the car’s lackluster sales, Vauxhall gave the model a complete overhaul.
The Corsa now has a streamlined, modern design and improved onboard technology, which gives it a luxury feel.
The overhaul was an apparent success, with the Corsa now taking the number four spot for the most bought car in the UK.
The Volkswagen Golf has undergone a major overhaulGetty Images
Volkswagen Golf – 10,792
The UK’s fifth most purchased car in 2025 is the Volkswagen Golf.
The German-made car was criticised for frustrating interior tech and for its outdated design, prompting its manufacturers to give the model an overhaul.
Now a default choice for drivers once again, the Volkswagen Golf offers a refined and efficient powertrain.
It is an evergreen favourite for drivers thanks to its dependable driving manners and the offer of a comfortable ride.
Most popular new cars of 2025
The UK's most popular cars for this year have been revealed.
The Ford Puma has taken the first place spot for the second year in a row.
However, there has been a major shakeup across the Top 10 as Tesla sales plummet in the UK and Europe.
3 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on Civilians leave Gaza suburb as Israeli troops advance
Israeli soldiers are letting civilians out of Shejaia, a suburb east of Gaza City, via organised routes as troops expand an area defined as a security zone.