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    Ellie Simmonds reveals hard hitting TV doc plans after bagging her first Bafta nomination

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    ELLIE SIMMONDS has won five golds at the Paralympics – and now she has got her eye on a different award that is just as shiny.The Strictly star – who blew me away on the BBC dance contest in 2022 – is up for a TV Bafta on May 12 for her brilliant ITV documentary, Finding My Secret Family.Paralympian Ellie Simmonds is already lining up her next documentary projectsCredit: GettyThe show saw Ellie looking into the relationship between disability and adoption, and tracked down her birth mother during filming.And now the former Paralympian swimmer told me that she has got a taste for documentary making and is already lining up her next projects.In a chat backstage at the FEVO Sports Industry Awards in London, Ellie said: “Documentaries is what I want to do.“I love working in sport and TV and interviewing people but to do documentaries is my focus. READ MORE ELLIE SIMMONDS”It is something that we are working on now. For me disability is close to my heart so I’d like to do another one focusing on that.”The country’s favourite reality TV star Harry Clark was also at the event, which was held in Evolution London.And after winning BBC show The Traitors, he is eyeing up a return to the celebrity version of the show alongside host Claudia Winkleman.Harry told me: “I’d love to work with Claudia in some way, even if I was in the tunnel with the Traitors and helping them come up with a game plan.Most read in Bizarre“It would be a game in a game and become a tournament over who could win.”But could he beat Claudia if he took her on?Ellie Simmonds Finding My Secret Family viewers break down in tears as she meets her birth mum for the first time“She is amazing but up against her, I would win,” laughed Harry.“Confidence all the way.”Go get them, Haz.AFTER Spencer Matthews said he would run 30 marathons in 30 days in the Jordanian desert, we thought he’d gone crazy.And it turns out his wife, model Vogue Williams, agrees.“He’s lost his mind,” Vogue said about the charity feat, which will see Spencer raising money for charity Global’s Make Some Noise.Talking to the Radio Times, she added: “It’s also going to be a world record. “He’s trying his best but it’s a really tough race. “It’s 30 marathons, 30 days in 45-degree heat.”I think it’s time Spenny gave endurance athlete Russell Cook, aka the Hardest Geezer, a call for tips – he’s gonna need them.Best of luck, Spencer.Spencer Matthews announces huge World Record attempt Harry’s primed for trek challengeHE won Strictly in 2011 and last week ran the London Marathon in just under three and a half hours.But McFly drummer Harry Judd’s next challenge is likely to be his toughest yet.In June he will head off on a 100km trek of the Brecon Beacons in Wales to help raise money and awareness for breast cancer charity CoppaFeel.On Chris Evans’ Virgin Radio Breakfast Show on Thursday, Harry said: “It’s going to be an epic challenge. “McFly have a gig with James Arthur and I’m getting off stage and going straight to Wales trekking for five days.”Harry admitted in his younger years he would have hit the bar after his Marathon efforts.He said: “How times have changed. “I quit drinking just under 13 years ago – the positives definitely outweigh the negatives.“Looking back, we had fun before that. “Maybe too much fun.”Harry, I salute you.Theo James was seen heading to the gym in Venice Beach, CaliforniaCredit: BackGridTheo was showing some of the dodgy tattoos he had in his younger daysCredit: BackGridHE is one of the hottest blokes on the box at the moment. But it turns out even Theo James got some embarrassing tattoos as a teen.My exclusive pictures of the actor – who stars in Guy Ritchie’s new Netflix series The Gentlemen – show some suspect inkings on his legs when he headed to the gym in Venice Beach, California.The tatts included a hummingbird and something I assume is meant to be a fish.They’re not great, but they’re as bad as a tattoo one of my exes had across his back which read: “Pain is temporary, pride is forever.”What a berk.EMINEM is killing off alter ego Slim Shady – 25 years after releasing his album of the same name. The rapper will return with a new record later this summer which will be called The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace).In a trailer for the album, 50 Cent has a cameo and says: “He’s not a friend, he’s a psychopath,” before Eminem adds: “I knew it was only a matter of time for Slim.”Dazzling duo at NYDua Lipa was reunited with Kylie Minogue on the Time red carpetCredit: GettyDua had handed Kylie the Global Icon award at the Brit awards in LondonCredit: ReutersIT was all smiles and sparkles as Kylie Minogue and Dua Lipa reunited on the carpet at the Time 100 Gala.The pop pals have both been named on the US magazine’s list of influential people and were clearly in good spirits as they were celebrated at the New York bash.It came just weeks after Training Season hitmaker Dua handed Kylie the Global Icon award at the Brit awards in London.While single Kylie was flying solo, Dua later headed out hand in hand with her British actor boyfriend ­Callum Turner for a late bite to eat.With all this go­ing on, and her headline slot at Glastonbury just weeks away, it’s no wonder Dua couldn’t stop beaming.Tour has put N-Dubz back in the moneyN-Dubz earned very well from their comeback tour last yearCredit: RexN-DUBZ’s finances used to leave accountants scratching their heads, but now the group are rolling in it again.Ten years ago things were so bad, band member Fazer was declared bankrupt, but since returning in 2022, the trio have been coining it in.The trio – also including Dappy and Tulisa – banked almost £50,000 a week from their pop companies last year.Updated figures show they now sitting on a fortune of £2.5million from their firms LRC Entertainment and LRC Live. When they announced a comeback with their Back To The Future Tour, the dates sold out so quickly, seven extra gigs were added to cope with the demand.During their career, N-Dubz enjoyed four Top 10 albums and 13 UK Top 40 hits, including I Need You, Best Behaviour and my fave, Playing With Fire.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey also bagged the top spot with 2009 single Number 1 alongside the rapper Tinchy Stryder.With a long summer ahead of them, I’m sure they will enjoy splashing the cash. More

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      Amy Winehouse fans can buy range of Fred Perry clothes inspired by late star that’ll help her charity

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      AMY Winehouse fans can now buy a range of Fred Perry clothes inspired by the tragic star — and help her charity.The singer was known for her love of the brand, whose latest collection has cardigans costing £170, polo shirts at £95 and £60 hats.Singer Amy Winehouse fans can now buy a range of Fred Perry clothes inspired by the tragic starCredit: RexFred Perry said it had drawn on her “laid-back holiday styling and her 2007 trip to the Caribbean island of Mustique”.Twenty per cent of sales go to the Amy Winehouse Foundation, helping kids troubled by alcohol and drugs issues.Buyers are told: “Our collaboration with the Foundation continues to celebrate Amy and her inimitable style.”Amy, who died aged 27 in 2011, is the subject of new film Back to BlackREAD MORE ON AMY WINEHOUSEEarlier in the week, Winehouse’s best friend told how the singer would be “fuming” at new biopic Back To Black, insisting: “She deserves better.”In an emotional interview, Tyler James said the film resembled a “fantasy movie” and could never be described as a full biographical look at her life.He told The Sun on Sunday: “I wish Amy could have seen it. She’d be fuming. Amy deserved a lot ­better. She was a superstar.“I was not expecting it to be realistic or completely accurate. But it was worse than I thought it would be. It was dreadful and does not do her justice.Most read in Celebrity“They sugar coated, glossed over her amazing life and missed out huge chunks. It is not telling her story. So much more could have been told in this film that would have built up a better and fuller picture of who Amy was.“She was the most amazing, beautiful person that I have ever met in my life. She was hilariously funny, intelligent and smart. That didn’t come across.”Back To Black branded ‘evil and morally wrong’ with ‘acting worse than Hollyoaks’ by Amy Winehouse fans More

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      Rylan forced to deny he accidentally exposed himself while clearing out his home as mirror selfie goes wrong

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      TV favourite Rylan Clark has been forced to deny he exposed himself on social media, after a mirror selfie went horribly wrong.The 35- year-old has spent the Easter weekend doing a massive wardrobe clear out, bagging up bundles of unwanted clothes for the charity shop.Rylan’s mirror selfie went a little bit wrong and he was forced to apologizeCredit: InstagramThe star denied that he’d exposed his private parts to his millions of followersCredit: InstagramBut in one mirror selfie the star looked as though he’d exposed his privates to his 2.1 million followers and inserted a corrective caption with the words:“20 bags into the spring clean of clothes, feel like I’ve run the marathon after that clear out. Might give this blazer to Stephen Mulhern. Also, not my w***y.”Rylan has gone from being the “joke act” on the X Factor to being one of the most in demand TV presenters in the UK.The London-born star has recently returned from a month in Colombia filming a new dating show. read more about rylanWriting on social media he said:  “A month on an island in Colombia shooting Dating Naked UK. The best times, The best people, The best memories. Coming soon.”Dating Naked UK was previously announced last year and is a ten-episode reality TV programme following contestants living together and looking for that special connection in their birthday suits. The one-hour episodes are expected to premier on Paramount+ in the UK later in the new year.As well as presenting the BBC Radio 2 show on Saturdays, Rylan makes regular prime time appearances on including This Morning  and The Eurovision Song Contest. He married Dan Neal in 2015, but the pair went their separate ways in 2021.Rylan made the most of the weekend to do some spring cleaning filling over 20 bagsCredit: InstagramRylan Clark has become one of the UK’s most popular presenters appearing on a range of prime time showsCredit: Rex More

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      Amanda Holden stuns in neon yellow dress with cut-out bust on the red carpet at charity gala

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      ACTRESS and radio star Amanda Holden looked absolutely stunning as she posed on a red carpet in a neon yellow dress.Amanda, 53, was positively glowing as she posed for photos at a charity event in London.Amanda Holden looked absolutely stunning as she posed for photos in a neon yellow dressCredit: PAAmanda attended a charity even in London on Thursday nightCredit: PAOn Thursday, Amanda headed out for a night on the town to celebrate the 40th anniversary of an international wildlife charity. Amanda Holden attended Born Free’s ‘Footsteps to Freedom’ gala at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.The Britain’s Got Talent judge dressed to impress as she stepped out to support the charity which oversees international conservation efforts and the protection of endangered wildlife. Amanda wore a stunning neon yellow floor-length gown which had a small train. READ MORE ON AMANDA HOLDENIt also featured delicate cut-out detail around the bust which left one of Amanda’s arms bare while the other was encompassed by a large floaty sleeve. Amanda chose to wear her blonde locks down and complemented her outfit with a mix of gold and silver jewellery. While the high neckline of the dress meant no necklace was required, the TV and radio star wore several bracelet and statement rings on each hand. Amanda chose a baby pink colour for her manicured nails to keep them looking classy and neutral.Most read in ShowbizShe also opted for natural glowy make-up with a neutral lip so not as to detract for her statement dress. Amanda posed for several photos solo before getting together with Will Travers, the founder of Born Free. Thursday night’s gala was a celebration of four decades of action for wild animals and aimed to raise funds to support the foundation’s conservation and animal welfare work.Amanda posed with Will Travers, the founder of Born FreeCredit: PA More

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      New BBC star will join Prem legends and pop stars for this year’s Soccer Aid

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      GLADIATORS star Diamond will lead a host of gems making their debuts at this year’s Soccer Aid. The 6ft bodybuilder will muscle in on the action when the annual charity football match kicks off again. Diamond will lead a host of gems making their debuts at this year’s Soccer AidDiamond — real name Livi Sheldon — has fast become a fan favouriteThe 29-year-old — real name Livi Sheldon — has fast become a fan favourite on the hit game show since it returned to BBC One earlier this year.EastEnders actor and Strictly star Bobby Brazier, 20, King of the Jungle Sam Thompson, 31, and The Crown Princess Anne actress Erin Doherty, 31, will also take to the Soccer Aid pitch for the first time.Big footie names Frank Lampard, 45, and Eden Hazard, 33, plus cricket hero Stuart Broad, 37, are among the sports stars who will feature in the match on June 9 at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge ground.And the event’s co-founder, Robbie Williams, told The Sun he would be back.read more on soccer aidThe pop superstar said: “Soccer Aid is one of the biggest sources of joy in my life. It is an amazing event.”The ITV Unicef fundraiser will be hosted by Dermot O’Leary and Alex Scott.Footie gaffers Harry Redknapp, 77, and Mauricio Pochettino, 52, will return as the team managers.Alex Scott relaxes in tiny bikini on speedboat after winning over fans with ‘brave’ Soccer Aid dress More

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      Tom Parker’s widow Kelsey announces tribute football match in his memory two years after tragic death

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      THE wife of the late Wanted popstar Tom Parker has announced a football match in his memory.The sporting tournament – the second of its kind – will mark two years since the singer’s tragic passing aged 33.Kelsey Parker, 33, has revealed she is hosting a second charity football match in honour of late husband TomCredit: RexTom passed away two years ago, aged 33, following a battle with brain cancerCredit: instagram/being_kelseyKelsey, 33, will host the second charity match of its kind to raise vital funds for researchCredit: Gary StoneGlad You Came hitmaker Tom died following a brave battle with brain cancer, leaving behind wife Kelsey, 33, and their kids Aurelia, four, and Bodhi, three.The fundraiser comes shortly after Kelsey marked the two-year anniversary of Tom’s death this month with a sweet tribute message.Tom was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in 2020 and given just 18 months to live.But the courageous star beat the odds after undergoing several gruelling rounds of chemotherapy and 30 radiotherapy sessions.read more tom parkerA year after his death, Kelsey hosted the first Tom Parker Charity Football Match at Bromley Football Club.Last year, the sporting event raised cash to raise awareness for stage four glioblastoma brain cancer – the exact same condition from which Tom passed.She told how she didn’t want her kids to “feel sadness” – so will be hosting a second game on Father’s Day, June 16.In an emotional confession she told MailOnline: “March is such a difficult month for us as a family. Most read in Celebrity”I can’t actually believe that in just a couple of weeks it will be two years since we lost Tom.”It’s so strange as some days I feel like it only happened yesterday, and then on others I feel like so much time has gone by since we last saw him and it just breaks my heart. Tom Parker’s widow Kelsey begs fans ‘don’t judge me’ as she admits relationship with ex-con boyfriend ‘isn’t plain sailing'”I think about him every single day and that won’t ever change.”On the reasoning for a second charity match, Kelsey added: “One thing I promised myself and Tom was to continue his legacy. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer.”That is more than leukaemia, prostate and breast cancer, yet the government only gives brain tumour research 1 per cent of its funding.”More needs to be done and I feel like when Tom passed he handed the baton over to me to continue raising awareness and funding. We can’t keep losing our children, husbands, wives, parents, brothers and sisters to this cancer.”So as part of Tom’s legacy, we will be holding a second charity football match in his honour this Father’s Day. “It’s a great way for Rae and Bo to remember and celebrate their dad, I don’t want them to feel sadness.”She then added she “can’t wait” to reveal the star-studded line-up.At the time, Kelsey told The Sun: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side. “Our hearts are broken.”Tom was the centre of our world and we can’t imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence.”Cancer types, signs and symptomsEverything you need to know about different types of Cancer
      Meanwhile earlier this month actress Kelsey – who has found love again with boyfriend Sean – shared a sweet video montage as a tribute.Writing next to the video, she posted: “Today is the first day of March and it brings with it the painful reminder that this is the month lost Tom’. “I still can’t quite believe it is almost two years since he passed. I know he is watching over me and the kids every day, but his physical absence from our lives is so huge.”She continued: “I miss his banter and his laugh so much. I’d do anything to have one more day with him.I think about him every single day, and I think March will always be a difficult month.”March is also Brain Tumour Awareness month and tonight at 7.30pm I will be lighting a candle in Tom’s memory and also for all the other families affected by this devastating disease.”Please join me and @braintumourrsch in raising awareness and funding so brain tumours can stop taking away our husbands, wives, parents, siblings, grandparents and our children.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBefore adding: “We will beat this. Sending love and light to anyone experiencing grief Kels xx.”Previously, Kelsey admitted she fell in love “at first sight” with Tom as a teenager, long before he and The Wanted bandmates Max George, Jay McGuiness, Siva Kaneswaran, and Nathan Sykes became famous with a string of hit songs.Tom found fame in pop band The WantedCredit: GettyMum of two Kelsey paid tribute to her late spouse this month on the second anniversary of his deathCredit: Rex More

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      Mollie King says she’s been reduced to tears by gruelling Comic Relief challenge as they hit huge fundraising milestone

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      MOLLIE King raised over £1million for Comic Relief after cycling 500km from London to Hull.The Radio 1 DJ endured driving rain and wind on the mammoth challenge and reached the finish line yesterday.Mollie King raised over £1million for Comic Relief after cycling 500km from London to HullCredit: GettyMollie endured driving rain and wind on the mammoth challenge and reached the finish lineCredit: GettyMollie kisses husband Stuart Board after completing her epic challengeCredit: GettyMollie’s fiancé, England cricketer Stuart Broad, and their daughter Arabella, greeted an elated Mollie at the finish line.In an exclusive chat with The Sun after crossing the finish line, Mollie, 36, said: “When they told me how much we’d raised, I never in my wildest dreams thought this was anything we could ever do.“I am so grateful to anyone who has donated.”Mollie finished up in Hull, the hometown of her late father Stephen, who passed away in November 2022 after a brain tumour diagnosis.Read More on ShowbizShe has snaked from London through towns and villages in the midlands before travelling onto Manchester then across to Hull.The Saturdays pop star was inspired by the thought of her dad along with the support from the public, who lined the roads to cheer her on.Mollie, who pedalled up 4,000ft hills over the Pennines before reaching the final leg of the journey yesterday, said it had been a painful journey.She added: “I’ve had moments where I’ve been crying on the bike because I have been in a lot of pain and I didn’t think I could do it.Most read in Celebrity“I have been training as hard as I can but I wasn’t sure it would actually get me here.“My body has been telling me I couldn’t carry on but I was determined to do it.”Mollie King in tears as she finishes Comic Relief challenge and reunites with daughter – having raised SEVEN-figure sumSpeaking about the support from Stuart, 37, Mollie said: “He has been so supportive throughout the whole thing.“He has been so amazing.“I just couldn’t wait to see my family and to hug my little girl Annabella.“I have missed her so, so much. She is my ray of sunshine.”Mollie’s epic challenge has played out every day on Radio 1 and last night aired as part of Comic Relief’s coverage.Her final total is expected to continue to rise over the coming days.Mollie said: ‘I just couldn’t wait to see my family and to hug my little girl Annabella’Credit: Getty More

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      Mollie King in tears as she finishes Comic Relief challenge and reunites with daughter – having raised SEVEN-figure sum

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      MOLLIE King broke down in tears today after she crossed the finish line on her marathon 500km bike ride – having raised a seven-figure sum for Red Nose Day. The Radio 1 star cycled from London to her late father’s hometown of Hull over five days and was met by fiancé Stuart Broad and their 16-month-old daughter Annabella in the Yorkshire city.Mollie King was in tears today after raising a seven figure sum for Red Nose DayThe star cried after crossing the finishing line and reuniting with her daughterMollie raised over a million for charityThe Saturdays singer took on the epic journey in loving memory of her father Steve who passed away from a brain tumor in 2022 after being diagnosed just three months earlier. On Friday afternoon Mollie told her Radio 1 co-star Matt Edmondson that she couldn’t have done it without his encouragement during tough moments when she thought that wouldn’t make it.She said through tears: “You literally talked me back onto that bike when I was like, I can’t, I can’t, I can’t do it anymore. Thank you for always having my back. I love you so much.”The star was then told she had raised £1,155,535 this afternoon and punched the air with joy.READ MORE ON COMIC RELIEFThe challenge kicked off on Monday during the Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Greg James and Mollie, 36, reached the million mark at lunchtime.She had some help along the way and very famous suporters, as Mollie pedalled through places including Towcester, Burton-upon-Trent, and Northampton.But she told Radio 1 breakfast star Greg James earlier this week that she feared she wouldn’t make it.She said during her Manchester leg: “It’s tough, it’s really tough. I’m drained I feel like I haven’t had any kind of recovery since getting off the bike. Most read in Showbiz”My muscles are just like, ‘oh we’re doing this again?’ It’s pretty brutal. I think at the start there was so much excitement and adrenalin that kept me going and now I’m drained. It feels like every push of that peddle feels like more of a struggle.”Mollie could be heard sobbing and continued: “Salford. The thought of getting there tonight, is that going to happen? It’s just so tiring, it’s so hard.”Mollie King breaks down in tears and sobs during Comic Relief Pedal Power challenge as total inches towards £1m milestone Greg told her: “There are horrible lows in these things, but there will be incredible highs. Think of other things, don’t think of Salford.”Greg contined to surprise Mollie and announced pop star Craig David was also on the line to offer his support.Craig told Mollie to think of her late dad Stephen, who passed away in 2022 days after she became a mum – after he was tragically diagnosed with a tumour during her pregnancy.Craig told her: “Be in the moment enough to be conscious and aware of moments, that is Steve saying he is with you on the way. That love he has for you on the other side, I know what you are doing it for, really it is for him, and he is consciously with you.”Mollie said through tears: “Thank you so much, it really is good to think he is doing it with me.”Earlier in the day Greg told listeners that Mollie was having a tough time and was “behind” on her cycle.He said: “We were supposed to chat to Mollie King but Mollie’s finding it really difficult and we’re going to let her cycle a bit more because she needs to get into a zone where she is not constantly stopping, which is more than fine because we want her to focus on getting this challenge done.”Encouraging viewers to sponsor her, he said: “The money you donate to Mollie’s Red Nose Day challenge will help tackle real problems. “Lots of charities you fund are charities that are there when life throws up things that are unexpected, you are going about your business and then suddenly a thing happens and your life challenges. And you go, what? How am I supposed to make sense of this?”Greg revealed one of the charities, changed the life of Mayrum, when she became the carer of her young niece, and two nephews alongside her own two children.He said when the rug was pulled from beneath her, Comic Relief funded charity Kinship, who gave her support that she neededMayrum said: “Hi I’m Mayrum, I’m from Bexley, and I’m a Kinship carer. When I took on the three little ones I was in a good career, I had two teenagers, and overnight my life completely changed. For a long time I felt very depressed, it felt like I was starting out again, changing nappies, and I was not a career woman anymore. There was a loss there.”Kinship built me up again. With their support I’ve managed to go back to work, find my voice again, get support for the kids, I can’t thank them enough for what they’ve done for me and countless families across the UK.”The radio star said she’s been inspired to keep pedalling thanks to her listeners and her late dad, and before the challenge began, The Saturdays singer said she didn’t hesitate to take it in.She said: “It’s still really hard to talk about – I hate talking about him in the past tense. But when I was asked to do this, I thought I have to do it.”I want to help people who are struggling, and that is exactly what Comic Relief does. They are amazing.READ MORE SUN STORIES”They help people who are homeless, struggling with poverty and struggling with bereavement – amongst so many other things.”To get involved and donate to Mollie’s epic charity challenge, go to comicrelief.com/pedalpower.Mollie received a hero’s welcome when she crossed the finish lineShe said she couldn’t have done it without her co-host MattCredit: Radio 1Mollie is on the final leg of her journeyCredit: BBCRed Nose Day 2024 essential guideHere’s everything you need to know about this year’s Comic Relief telethon: More

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      What happened to Mollie King’s dad Stephen King?

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      IN November 2022, Radio 1 star Mollie King shared the heartbreaking news of her dad’s death.Here we take a look into the life of The Saturdays singer and what happened to Mollie’s dad Stephen.Mollie King has a show on Radio 1Credit: InstagramWhat happened to Mollie King’s dad?In 2022, Mollie King announced the tragic death of her dad Stephen – just days after she welcomed her baby daughter Anabella.You have been our hero and it’s impossible to think of our lives without you.Mollie KingSharing the devasting news that her dad had died of a brain tumour, Mollie posted a series of snaps to social media and wrote: ”Heartbroken beyond words. In August, my family’s world was shattered when my Dad was diagnosed with a brain tumour.”Last week, we had to face the day we hoped would never come and say goodbye. Dad, we love you with all our hearts and we will miss you every single day.”You have been our hero and it’s impossible to think of our lives without you.”Read More on Mollie KingMollie’s dad was tragically diagnosed with a tumour during her pregnancy.The singer and radio star then went on to explain that her dad got the chance to met her baby daughter Annabella.Mollie added: “You have always been there for us with every step we’ve taken and you even held on a few extra days to meet baby Annabella. You gave us your everything. You will be in our hearts and our memories every single day.”More than 12,000 Brits are diagnosed with a primary brain tumour every year — of which around half are cancerous — with 5,300 losing their lives.Most read in ShowbizThe disease is the most deadly cancer in children and adults aged under 40, according to the Brain Tumour Charity.Brain tumours reduce life expectancies by an average of 27 years, with just 12 per cent of adults surviving five years after diagnosis.The 9 most common symptoms of a brain tumourBrain tumours can cause a host of different symptoms – but not everyone knows the signs.
      Each year around 12,300 cases of brain cancer are diagnosed in the UK, Cancer Research UK states, and these present in the form of a brain tumour.
      The symptoms can often be mistaken for something less serious, like headaches, however, experts say there are some signs that you must be aware of.
      The most common symptoms of a brain tumour include:

      Headaches
      Seizures
      Feeling sick
      Vomiting
      Memory problems
      Change in personality
      Vision problems
      Speech problems
      Weakness or paralysis on one side of the body

      Sometimes you may not have any symptoms to begin with, or they may develop very slowly over time.
      If you are suffering any of these symptoms, particularly a headache that feels different from ones you normally get, it is recommended that you visit your GP.

      Who is Mollie King?Mollie King, born June 4, 1987, is an English pop singer, songwriter and radio presenter.The star, who hails from Wandsworth, London, rose to fame as one-fifth of the pop group The Saturdays, alongside Una Healy, Vanessa White, Frankie Bridge and Rochelle Humes.Mollie King joined by ‘grumpy’ Greg James on Comic Relief Pedal Power challenge as Radio 1 star reveals huge new fundraising totalThe group went on to have four top 10 albums and 13 top 10 singles, including Forever Is Over, Up and Issues.However, in 2014, the band revealed that they were taking a hiatus.Since then, Mollie has turned her hand to presenting and is known for hosting on This Morning and Radio 1.What is Mollie King doing for Red Nose Day?Friday March 15, 2024, not only marks Red Nose Day – but also Mollie King’s final day of her Comic Relief Pedal Power Challenge.Over the course of five days, The Radio 1 presenter has swapped her mic for a bike to cycle a staggering 500km across England.I’m not a strong person but to have got to day five, I was thinking, ‘Mol, you should be proud myself here’.Mollie KingMollie is taking on the huge challenge to raise cash for Comic Relief in memory of her late dad and is aiming to get to Hull – Stephen’s hometown.On Monday, March 11, 2024, the challenge kicked off during the Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Greg James.Mollie saddled up in London as she began her route to Hull via Towcester, Burton-on-Trent, Manchester and Leeds.In an exclusive chat as she finished the first 20km stretch, Mollie opened up about how partner Stuart Broad had been keeping her spirits up ahead of the mammoth challenge.Mollie, who only cycled on a road for the first time six weeks ago,  said: “I have been so incredibly nervous in the days leading up to it, I’ve had a bit of a foggy head.“My partner Stuart was like, ‘It’s cool, it’s pre match nerves’.“He has been really encouraging and really supportive.”As she continued the challenge, Mollie told Radio 1 breakfast star Greg James that she feared she wouldn’t make it and broke down in tears as she learned just how much she had raised for Comic Relief.Mollie is taking on the huge challenge to raise cash for Comic ReliefShe said: “It’s tough, it’s really tough. I’m drained I feel like I haven’t had any kind of recovery since getting off the bike.”My muscles are just like, ‘oh we’re doing this again?’ It’s pretty brutal. I think at the start there was so much excitement and adrenaline that kept me going and now I’m drained. It feels like every push of that peddle feels like more of a struggle.”Mollie could be heard sobbing into her microphone on the radio and continued: “Salford. The thought of getting there tonight, is that going to happen? It’s just so tiring, it’s so hard.”Greg told her: “There are horrible lows in these things, but there will be incredible highs. Think of other things, don’t think of Salford.”The money raised is extraordinary, this might give you the boost that you need for the next half hour.”The total so far for Peddle Power for Comic Relief is £181,023.”A tearful Mollie she struggled to speak, but she managed to say: “Oh my gosh, that is unreal. Oh my gosh I needed that today.”Thank you so much, like seriously. Like this money is unbelievable. Oh my gosh, I’m a mess, I’m crying, I’m snotty.”As the challenge comes to an end, Mollie has now raised a staggering £1 million for Comic Relief and has reflected on what she’s accomplished so far.Sitting in the back of a car in her fluorescent jacket, Mollie sobbed: “It’s the first time in ages I’ve really felt proud of myself and I’m quite tough on myself generally but this is so beyond what I’m capable of physically.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m not a strong person but to have got to day five, I was thinking, ‘Mol, you should be proud myself here’. This is mad.”To get involved and donate to Mollie’s epic charity challenge, go to comicrelief.com/pedalpower. More