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    Lucy Beaumont revealed ‘real reason’ she’d divorce Jon Richardson on Celebrity Gogglebox – over year before they split

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    THE world of showbiz has been left shaken by the news that comedians Jon Richardson, 41, and Lucy Beaumont, 40 are getting divorced, after nine years of marriage.In a joint statement earlier today, the Celebrity Gogglebox stars announced that they had ‘jointly and amicably made the difficult decision to divorce and go our separate ways.’The couple have decided to split after nine years togetherCredit: TV HandoutBeneath the humour, its clear that they were on different pathsCredit: UKTV Press HandoutBut now it seems that separation may have been on the cards for some time and the evidence was there in a Gogglebox episode from 2022.Known for his dry-witted humour, Jon admits to Lucy that he’s watched the 1997 film Titanic, starring Leonardo Dicaprio and Kate Winslet six times. But Lucy is left unimpressed by her husband’s commercial leanings and does an impression of speaking to a family lawyer.She says: “On what grounds are you getting divorced? He watched Titanic six times.”The Yorkshire comedy couple was popular for their humorous sniping, which made them appear relatable. But clearly, deep-seated issues were simmering beneath the jokes.In an interview last year, Beaumont who is a stand-up comic from Hull, made a point of saying that their bickering is just for the cameras.She said:  “It’s been great, but I see comments on social media, and people don’t seem to realise it’s not real,” she told the Sunday Post.”I don’t henpeck – we wouldn’t have lasted this long if I was as mean to him in real life.”On the concept for the show, she added: “You don’t want to see a smug couple in love, in a nice house, with a stable career and a lovely little child. Who wants to see that?”Most read in ShowbizThe couple who have a daughter also started together in the mockumentary, Meet the Richardsons- in which they play “exaggerated versions of themselves- since 2020.Indeed Beaumont was nominated in 2023 for a BAFTA TV award in the best female performance in a comedy programme for her role in Meet the Richardsons.Meanwhile Jon, also a stand up performer is known for being the team captain on 8 out of 10 Cats.The Lancaster-born comedian had his own show: Jon Richardson: Ultimate worrier which ran on Dave for two series.Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont reveal they’ve split up after 9 years Their bickering made them popular, but perhaps the arguments carried on off cameraCredit: TV Film companyThey were comedies most glamorous couple and were married for nine yearsCredit: Alamy More

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      Relief as George Gilbey’s family raise funds for Gogglebox star’s funeral after sudden rush of donations

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      GENEROUS strangers have rushed to send in donations for Gogglebox star George Gilbey’s funeral.The Sun revealed yesterday that a GoFundMe page had failed to reach its £5,000 target.George Gilbey died last monthCredit: GofundmeThe Gogglebox star passed away after falling through a skylightCredit: Channel 4George starred on Gogglebox with Linda and his now-late stepdad Peter McGarryCredit: Channel 4Just 24 hours later more than £3,000 was raised to bring the total to £5,517.The fundraising page had been set up by his family’s chosen funeral director on behalf of his mum Linda McGarry, 74, following George’s sudden death.The electrician and former Celebrity Big Brother star passed away last month following a shocking 80ft plunge through a skylight. George had been scaling a roof at a warehouse in Essex when the tragedy unfolded, friends have said. READ MORE ON GOGGLEBOXReality star Ricci Guarnaccio — who starred with George on CBB in 2014 — said at the time of the fundraiser going live: “It is amazing so many people are doing what they can to help, especially for Linda who is beside herself.“The family were blind-sided and she is understandably struggling to process the awful news.”George leaves behind his eight-year-old daughter Amelie.A message on the fundraising page reads: “I know his passing has come to a shock for a lot of people, he was such a big character in life and is going to be sorely missed by friends, family and all who knew him.Most read in Celebrity”I think I can safely say we all enjoyed watching him on Gogglebox, Big Brother and all his other TV appearances.”Anything you can donate would be a great help to the family so thank you in advance, all money will go to Linda to pay for his funeral costs and any funds that are left over after will be given to George’s 8 year old daughter Amelie.”George was at work when he tragically died on March 27. Gogglebox fans in tears as Channel 4 show pays emotional tribute to George Gilbey days after his deathA man was arrested on suspicion of ‘gross negligence manslaughter’ after the tragedy in Shoebury, Essex. He was released while police investigate.The horror comes three years after the death of George’s stepdad Pete McGarry, who starred with George and Linda on Gogglebox.Pete died suddenly in 2021 at the age of 71 from bowel cancer.George’s mum Linda is yet to reach her fundraising target for his funeralCredit: Instagram More

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      Who is George Gilbey’s mum Linda McGarry?

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      GEORGE Gilbey was a beloved telly star known for his quick wit and endearing sense of humour.He tragically died in March, 2024 and his mum is “in bits”. Here’s what we know about grief-stricken Linda McGarry.Linda McGarry, left, is the mother of the late George Gilbey who died in March 2024Credit: Channel 4Who is George Gilbey’s mum?George Gilbey’s mum, Linda McGarry, was by his side every step of the way as he rose to fame.She sat next to him on the sofa while the family appeared on the hit TV show Gogglebox.A close friend of Linda’s told The Sun he was her “little treasure” and that she’s “incredibly emotional”.Linda is from Clacton in Essex and was married to George’s step-father, Pete McGarry, but is now widowed. read more on goggleboxThe family Linda, George and Pete, appeared on Gogglebox before George went on Celebrity Big BrotherCredit: Channel 4What does Linda McGarry do?Linda found fame when she appeared alongside George and Pete on the popular TV show Gogglebox.The reality TV show sees people filmed in their own homes as they watch, react and give their opinions on different programmes.A spokesperson for the show said: “George was part of the Gogglebox family for eight series alongside his mum Linda and step-dad Pete.”Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Linda, and George’s family and friends at this very sad time.Most read in Showbiz”The family have asked for privacy.”Does Linda McGarry have any other children?Linda has two sons and Pete was a dad of two daughters but they didn’t have children together.Tributes pour in for Gogglebox star George GilbeyPete was very close to George despite not being his biological father.Before they joined the Gogglebox line-up, the couple fostered more than 100 children.Following her husband’s death in 2021, Linda revealed many had reached out to her.She said: “I’ve had marvellous support from all the foster children.“The phone has not stopped ringing. We fostered for 21 years and we looked after more than 100 kids.“They’re all over the world. We’re so proud of what we’ve done for them and the successes they’ve all had.“We didn’t have children together ourselves but many of the foster children are like our own.”Is Linda McGarry married? Linda was married to Pete McGarry who died from bowel cancer in 2021.Pete was told he had just six months to live after his diagnosis but he passed away just days later.Linda told The Sun: “Pete was a lovely man and I was so lucky to have him for 25 years.“I said to him, ‘We’ve not only been 25 years, it’s been day and night with each other.’“I have a message from a young lad I know who said, ‘Ordinary people won’t be remembered, but we’ll remember Pete forever – like the pyramids.’ I thought that was beautiful.”George posted a collection of sweet images to his Instagram in December 2023 remembering Pete.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe captioned the heartbreaking video: “I want him here this year.”The clip showed George with Pete and his mum, as well as some images of Linda beside her husband.Tragic last photo of Gogglebox starBy JANE MATTHEWS
      GEORGE Gilbey was snapped smiling just days before his death on March 27, 2024.
      The star proudly posted the photo to social media just five days before his tragic workplace accident.
      In the snap the star was seen wearing a black hoodie and appeared to have been out exercising.
      He captioned the photo, which sat alongside a pic of a gym card: “Done. Full membership.” More

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      Gogglebox legend returns to ‘normal job’ for first day back at work after maternity leave

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      GOGGLEBOX star Ellie Warner has shared a picture of her first day back at work after giving birth. The 32-year-old telly addict, who appears on the Channel 4 show alongside her sister Izzy, posted an excited picture on her Instagram Stories. Ellie shared she was back at work after maternity leaveCredit: InstagramEzra made his debut on Gogglebox in June 2023The professional hairdresser was seen in a messy apron in the middle of the salon, posing in the mirror with a cup of coffee and a Ribena perched on the table in front of her. Ellie has been a hairdresser since 2009 and has since become a specialist in hair colour – something she’s so passionate about she’s become known for her multicoloured hair styles. She is now working at Tint in Leeds, and later shared a second video of her joking around with her workmate in front of the camera. TV star Ellie confirmed in June last year she had given birth to her baby son last June, with the newborn joining her mum and aunty on Gogglebox. READ MORE GOGGLEBOXShe later confirmed on Instagram she’d named the boy Ezra, and has since shared pictures of the tot as he grows up online. The newborn is Ellie and her partner Nat Eddlestone’s first child.Although it’s not known how long the couple have been together, Ellie first mentioned Nat back on Gogglebox in 2018.Ellie has been off work after giving birth to baby EzraCredit: InstagramEzra is the star’s first babyCredit: Instagram More

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      Gogglebox star Shaun Ryder reveals heartbreaking reason he still has to ‘work hard and make money’ at 61

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      SHAUN Ryder has revealed the reason why he’s still having to work hard now at the age of 61 – and it’s to pay for therapy for five of his six children who have ADHD.The Happy Mondays and Black Grape star has previously only revealed two of his daughters had the condition, which then led to his own diagnosis when he was in his fifties.  
      Shaun Ryder has revealed why he’s still having to make money at 61Credit: Getty
      Shaun pictured with his wife Joanne and their two daughtersCredit: Matthew Pover – The Sun
      But now he has told of its effect on five of his six children – Jael, Coco, Pearl, Lulu, Joseph, Oliver – while adding that one of them was a Maths genius as a result.
      The Celebrity Gogglebox star also spoke of the difficulties he has doing his music as the condition can affect his behaviour and can lead to impulsive actions
      Shaun said: “So I have six kids and five of them have it. That’s why I’m always working, because I’ve got to pay for their f***ing therapy.
      “One of my girls is a Maths genius – there’s traces of autism in ADHD.  Not everyone’s got traces of autism in the ADHD, not everyone has a bad memory. 
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      “No ADHD is the same. It’s always affecting my memory.
      “Even though I wasn’t diagnosed until 50 odd years old, when I was at school while I was in the class I would take things and understand it, by the time the lesson had ended and I walked out that door I couldn’t remember anything. I just didn’t retain the information.
      “And also the ADHD, with me, led to promiscuous behaviour, drugs, trouble.”
      What is ADHD?
      Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be categorised into two types of behavioural problems – inattentiveness and hyperactivity.
      While most people show symptoms of both of these manners, this isn’t always the case.
      In adults, hyperactivity is less common, and symptoms are more subtle, making them tougher to identify.
      The NHS reveals that the symptoms in adults and kids are…

      Inattentiveness
      having a short attention span and being easily distracted
      making careless mistakes – for example, in schoolwork
      appearing forgetful or losing things
      being unable to stick at tasks that are tedious or time-consuming
      appearing to be unable to listen to or carry out instructions
      constantly changing activity or task
      having difficulty organising tasks
      Hyperactivity and impulsiveness
      being unable to sit still, especially in calm or quiet surroundings
      constantly fidgeting
      being unable to concentrate on tasks
      excessive physical movement
      excessive talking
      acting without thinking
      interrupting conversations
      little or no sense of danger
      mood swings, irritability and a quick temper

      Shaun shares his two daughters with his wife Joanne, while his other children are from previous relationships.
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      But Shaun, who has been recording an album with a new supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos which includes The Who’s drummer Zak Starkey, son of the Beatles Ringo Starr, said he’s now put his past wild days of drugs and drink behind him.
      He said: “When I’m at home we don’t have alcohol in the house.
      “We’ve still got teenagers in the house so we don’t want alcohol in the house with teenage girls, especially with ADHD.”
      The star also explained how the condition has led to him making mistakes recording and playing music and even becoming fixated with random words like ‘kangaroo’.
      However being able to read off an auto cue has made life easier.
      He added: “In my early days when the Mondays started off, before we had auto cue, I had a book with all the lyrics.
      “Because of my condition I’d start off the song a lot of times with the second verse.
      “I’d sing the song but back to front and inside out.
      “Still today, I’ve been singing some of the songs nearly 40 years, and I still have to have them on auto cue.”
      Shaun was joined by Zac Starkey on the Brydon & podcast and spoke about how his Shaun’s difficulties had manifested themselves with Mantra of the Cosmos.
      The band made their live debut in June at The Box in Soho, London, and have released a first single ‘X (Wot You Sayin?).
      Zac said: “There’s a sign ‘Exit’, and we wrote a song called X and every time we’d say X, you’ll go ‘Exit’ because you can see it.
      “And later on you’ll go ‘Eggs, what you laying’, instead of ‘X, what you sayin’ ‘.”
      Shaun, who’s been nicknamed ‘X’ himself since 1980, said: “The thing is everything’s X at the moment. So I f***ed up with that one. We’ve got X on ITV, Twitter’s changed to X, X Radio, everything’s f***ing X.”
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      Zac added: “This kangaroo keeps popping up, I have to edit him out.
      “He’ll say something and then he’ll go ‘him and his kangaroo’. It’s like some mad slang or something.”
      Shaun is a regular on Celebrity Gogglebox alongside BezCredit: Channel 4
      The pair on stage togetherCredit: Getty
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      Scarlett Moffatt reveals she’s engaged to boyfriend Scott Dobinson five months after welcoming their first child

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      SCARLETT Moffatt is engaged to boyfriend Scott Dobinson, five months after they became parents.The Gogglebox legend shared the happy news on instagram this afternoon.
      Scarlett Moffatt is engaged to boyfriend ScottCredit: INSTAGRAM/SCARLETT MOFFATT
      She shared this adorable snap from the proposalCredit: Instagram
      Scarlett, 33, shared a snap of the romantic proposal scene, which showed baby son Jude sat next to an illuminated sign saying: “Marry me”.
      On the floor were scattered an array of rose petals while silver and purple helium balloons surrounded the room.
      Scarlett captioned the post: “Mondays are my new favourite day. Walked in to find my soulmate on one knee, with baby Jude wearing the cutest outfit asking the question ‘Mammy will you marry Daddy.’
      “The most perfect proposal in my favourite place, our home I truly am on cloud nine, feel so lucky, it feels incredible being able to share this will you all, I always wished for this.”
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      Scarlett then shared a second image of Jude beaming, which showed off the special message on his babygro more clearly.
      She was quickly flooded with well wishes in the comments section.
      Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies wrote: “So bloody thrilled for you all this is amazing news!!!”
      Kate Lawler added: “The absolute cutest! Love that Jude was involved. Congratulations my love xxx”
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      Christine McGuinness penned: “Congratulations! So happy for you angel.”
      Fellow Gogglebox star Rev Kate Bottley chipped in: “Congratulations xx.”

      Scarlett has been in a relationship with Scott since 2019 but the pair have known each other “for years”.
      She briefly broke up with the policeman in March 2021 but they were back together just 24 hours later.
      Jude’s babygro asked the all important questionCredit: Instagram
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      Rylan Clark gives health update on mum, 71, two months after ‘nightmare’ fall

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      RYLAN Clark has shared a health update on his mum Linda after she suffered a nasty fall on holiday – saying it was an “absolute nightmare”. The TV presenter, 34, said Celebrity Gogglebox star Linda, 71, was on the mend after she was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery last month.
      Rylan has shared a health update about his mum Linda after her ‘nightmare’ fallCredit: Rex
      The TV presenter said he splashed out and hired a private jet to fly his mum homeCredit: Instagram
      Former It Takes Two star Rylan said he splashed out on private jet to fly his mum home.
      Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Rylan recalled the incident and said: “It was an absolute nightmare.
      “She is good, she is recovering. I am round there every day and she is hobbling about.”
      The TV favourite, who has joined forces with Homesense to become their first ever scent sommelier, said he even enjoyed a private view of the cockpit during the flight.
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      Rylan continued: “Everyone won’t realise mum is 71 because of how she is but her body is 71 and if she falls over she’s broken her arm and her leg
      “It would have been cheaper to leave her out there but I thought, I can’t do that.
      “My first experience on a private jet was on a medical one, how’s your luck.
      “They were lovely, we had a lovely time.
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      “I got to sit in the cockpit for landing. When you pay the money they let you do what you want. I was like, ‘Strap her in, I’m going up front’.”
      Last month, radio star Rylan revealed that his beloved mum needed surgery after the “bad fall”.
      At the time he described Linda as “not in the best of health” and said her other conditions had complicated the matter.
      Sharing a picture of his mum’s hand on Instagram, he wrote: “Mum is out of surgery. All went well. Asked me if she can still have a new driveway…. She’s deffo come round. Thanks for all your lovely messages.”
      Rylan was also forced to skip his own BBC Radio 2 show shortly after the accident to be with his mum.
      He said: “So unfortunately I took my mum away on her first holiday in a good few years and sadly she’s had quite a bad fall, resulting in her having to have surgery out here.
      “She’s not in the best health with her other conditions and this has made it more complicated.
      “My priority at the moment is my mum.
      “Cheers Scott for covering me at radio 2 and Thanks to the people out here that have sent their well wishes.
      “Praying for a successful surgery and a quick recovery. Will update you on mummy. Linda as and when I can.”
      Last year Rylan spoke to Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast about Linda’s struggle with Crohn’s disease.
      She was previously forced to take time off from Gogglebox due to a flare up of the incurable condition.
      Speaking about his bond with his mum, he said: “I cannot imagine my life without her. I mean she has gone through quite a lot with her health, she has got Crohn’s disease.
      “She is on a drip feed now like pretty much 24/7 whenever she can get on it.
      “I will do anything for my mum. Like, she will not listen.
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      “Gogglebox is the easiest thing I have ever done because I literally sit on my kitchen sofa and they go, ‘right here we go’ and I don’t have to say a word.
      “It is the easiest money I’ve ever made in my life because I press one button and she’s off. And she literally has no idea.”
      The TV presenter said his mum is on the mend after a scary ordealCredit: Splash
      Rylan has teamed up with Homesense to become their first ever scent sommelierCredit: Will Ireland/PinPep More