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Daily Mail
19 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Fiona Phillips, 64, reveals she 'blocked out' memories of Strictly because she was 'traumatised' by Brendan Cole - as husband Martin Frizell issues update on her Alzheimer's diagnosis
Fiona Phillips has revealed she 'blocked out' memories of her 2005 Strictly Come Dancing stint because he was 'traumatised' by professional dancer Brendan Cole. The broadcaster, 64, was reflecting on her life and career in the wake of her Alzheimer's diagnosis, which she received in 2022 at the age of just 61. In an extract from her upcoming memoir, Remember When: My Life With Alzheimer's, she detailed her time on the BBC show, sharing how she felt when footage of Brendan 'shouting and swearing' at her during rehearsals resurfaced amid the show's bullying probe. Fiona wrote: 'He could also be seen looking at my dancing and saying, "Pathetic, it's not good enough!" Then I'm begging him to "stop shouting" and worrying that I look completely ridiculous. 'There's a clip where I say to the cameraman that Brendan is looking at me like he's stepped in something. 'I really don't remember much of that time now – maybe I blocked it out because all I recall is the sense that it was incredibly traumatic.' Fiona continued: 'I was on the brink of tears most of the time and felt utterly exhausted. 'And it all seemed so pointless. Brendan would be swinging me around the dance floor for a paso doble and I'd be thinking, "I've just put Mum in a care home, what on Earth am I doing dressed up to the nines in a dancing competition?" 'I should probably have told the crew – or even Brendan – how much I was struggling, but I didn't. I just stumbled on. Literally. 'Fortunately (although I don't think Brendan saw it that way), we were voted out in week four. It was all over on Bonfire Night. What a relief!' Brendan did not have his Strictly contract renewed in 2018 and famously became tearful when he announced the news on Lorraine in January of that year. Fiona later branded his axing 'karma'. MailOnline has contacted Brendan's representatives for comment. On the weekend, Fiona's husband Martin Frizell issued an update on the former GMTV host's condition as he revealed she had remembered an outing they'd had three years prior. He shared a throwback snap of the couple attending Silverstone in 2022, in which the pair cosied up for the camera. Martin revealed he had a 'smile on his face' because Fiona had remembered an outing they'd had to Silverstone three years prior with 'quite a few of the details' Martin captioned the post: 'Fond memories in Lando's garage at Silverstone from '22, good luck to This Morning's adopted son today. 'Fiona remembers meeting and speaking with Lando, what a great treat this was and quite a few of the details - put a smile on my face today.' Following Fiona's diagnosis she revealed she was put on a drugs trial in an attempt to slow down the symptoms, something which she says appears to be working for her. In a previous interview with Women&Home magazine, Fiona said: 'I'm on a clinical trial and the signs are positive. 'I'm taking part in a revolutionary drug trial that's trying to find a cure. It involves a brand-new drug and a placebo, and I have no idea which one I'm on. 'When I went for my six-month check-up in October, they did cognitive tests to see where my brain was at, which showed that I was in the same place as I was the previous year. 'I'm hopeful that the drug is holding the disease where it is. I'd rather not have to be on the trial but I'm very grateful I am. 'There are risks, including bleeding on the brain, so I'm a guinea pig, but there's a real chance it could help.' Remember When: My Life With Alzheimer's, by Fiona Phillips will be published on July 17. What is Alzheimer's? Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain, in which build-up of abnormal proteins causes nerve cells to die. This disrupts the transmitters that carry messages, and causes the brain to shrink. More than 5 million people suffer from the disease in the US, where it is the 6th leading cause of death, and more than 1 million Britons have it. WHAT HAPPENS? As brain cells die, the functions they provide are lost. That includes memory, orientation and the ability to think and reason. The progress of the disease is slow and gradual. On average, patients live five to seven years after diagnosis, but some may live for ten to 15 years. EARLY SYMPTOMS: Loss of short-term memory Disorientation Behavioral changes Mood swings Difficulties dealing with money or making a phone call LATER SYMPTOMS: Severe memory loss, forgetting close family members, familiar objects or places Becoming anxious and frustrated over inability to make sense of the world, leading to aggressive behavior Eventually lose ability to walk May have problems eating The majority will eventually need 24-hour care
Telegraph
25 minutes ago
- Telegraph
Migrant can stay in UK after ‘far-fetched' claim he was shot by lover's father
An Iraqi asylum seeker has been allowed to remain in the UK after 'far-fetched' claims that he was shot by his married lover's father in an attempted honour killing. The unnamed migrant claimed that he was gunned down and left in hospital by his girlfriend's family following a secret affair. The Iraqi, in his late 20s, said he was outside his home in Iraq when his lover's disapproving father and brother shot him in the shoulder. He claimed the woman's father was a 'powerful' and 'influential' man who had connections with the Iraqi government. After arriving in Britain, he is now trying to claim asylum on humanitarian grounds by arguing that he cannot be deported because he is at risk of becoming an honour killing victim. A previous ruling at an asylum court dismissed his case, finding that he was not 'credible' and casting doubt on his 'far-fetched' story. However, the man has won an appeal after a new ruling said the original judge made legal mistakes. The case, disclosed in court papers, is the latest example uncovered by The Telegraph in which illegal migrants or convicted foreign criminals have been able to remain in the UK or halt their removal from the UK. Ministers are proposing to raise the threshold to make it harder for judges to grant the right to remain based on Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which protects the right to a family life, and Article 3, which protects against torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. The Iraqi man, of mixed Arabic and Kurdish ethnicity, lodged his asylum claim in September 2020, having arrived in the country. On his way to Britain, he spent time in France and had an asylum bid rejected in Denmark. 'The basis of the [Iraqi's] claim is that he cannot return to Iraq as he fears he is at risk of an honour killing from the family of a woman with whom he had an extra-marital relationship,' the tribunal said. 'He claims that [her] father is a powerful person with connections to the Iraqi government.' The Iraqi said he was in a 'secretive' relationship with the unnamed woman and was not aware of her father's 'rank, power and influence' before he began the relationship, only finding out later from her and a friend. The woman was married and 'forced to return to her family home', according to the man. He said he never met the woman's family but was able to recognise them after seeing photos at her home. He alleges that her father and brother shot him outside his own home and that he had to be treated in hospital for a gunshot wound to his shoulder. Account 'not credible' When the Home Office tried to deport him, he appealed against the decision. However, a lower-tier tribunal ruled that his account was 'not credible' and that 'he does not face a real risk of suffering serious harm in Iraq'. The judge at the time cast doubt over whether he was able to recognise the father and brother during the shooting, saying it was 'far-fetched' that he recognised them during the 'moment of heightened anxiety'. The judge also said the Iraqi gave 'confusing' and 'varying' accounts of who had shot him while in hospital. There was also no direct evidence of the injury, with his medical notes merely stating that he had a 'historic shoulder injury'. However, after a further appeal to an upper immigration tribunal, a judge has ruled the lower tribunal made mistakes in law that meant it could not be said the Iraqi's account about being shot was not credible. The panel concluded that the legal mistakes 'cast sufficient doubt on the overall approach to the credibility assessment'. The case will be reheard at the first-tier tribunal.
The Sun
26 minutes ago
- The Sun
I live in London's posh Notting Hill but don't pay rent thanks to 30ft narrowboat – people are baffled by my bathroom
WHILST most Londoners are blowing their wages on shoebox-sized flats and sky-high bills, one savvy woman has found a genius way to dodge the capital's rental chaos. Shannon Roselane, an artist and video producer in her twenties, lives on a 30ft narrowboat moored in one of the capital's poshest postcodes. 4 And instead of handing over thousands a month like her mates, she keeps her total living costs to a jaw-dropping £500 per month. She's managed to bag one of the most enviable addresses in London 's Notting Hill without shelling out for rent because she doesn't pay any. Shannon owns her boat outright after snapping it up for £24,000 with help from a bank loan, and now her only regular payments are the loan repayments and day-to-day essentials like gas. The boat is solar-powered so she also doesn't have to pay any electricity bills. She told @joinrently "we're basically in Notting Hill and I'm paying £500 a month you'd never be able to do that". And although her entire home is barely wider than a hallway, it's bursting with charm – from a galley kitchen with a tiny gas cooker to solar-powered lights and a self-made mini version of the boat itself. She even has an open hatch where she waves at ducks and nosy passers-by. But life on the water isn't all sunsets and swans and Shannon doesn't shy away from showing the gritty side. On TikTok, where she shares her off-grid adventures under the name @thatweirdboatgirl, she's built a loyal following who tune in to watch her tackle the ups and downs of boat life. And it seems there has been plenty. We bought a mouldy narrowboat on Facebook Marketplace to live in - we slept on an airbed but save £10.5k on London rent From a toilet explosion to an incident where the entire boat "nearly sank", Shannon's had more than her fair share of drama. One mooring disaster left her in tears after a fellow boater shouted at her just for tying up. On another occasion, she returned from a short holiday to find someone had nicked part of her battery system, leaving her without electricity for weeks. And the bathroom situation isn't exactly glamorous. With no plumbing, she relies on a cassette toilet, which is essentially a glorified bucket that has to be emptied by hand. She's not shy in admitting it's "the worst part" of boat life. Her narrowboat doesn't have a proper bathroom or running water, and storage is so tight that clothes are crammed into every corner, often spilling onto her bed. Her fridge runs on 12 volts, powered by solar panels, and she heats her home the old-school way, with layers and hot water bottles. Still, for all the chaos and cramped quarters, there's one thing her floating lifestyle gives her that city flats never could and it's freedom. Because she doesn't have a permanent mooring, Shannon's required to move every two weeks – a rule that's actually become one of her favourite parts of the lifestyle. If she ends up next to nightmare neighbours or gets bored of a location, she simply casts off and finds a new view. And even with no garden or balcony, Shannon makes the most of the canal towpath, turning it into a performance space for her Tiny Boat Sessions – a project where she invites musicians aboard to film live gigs as they gently cruise through London's waterways. The Pros and Cons of Living on a narrowboat It might seem an idyllic lifestyle living on a narrowboat and taking this at a slower pace but it's not always plain sailing. The Pros Freedom – you get to choose where you stay and can move from the countryside to a city in possibly a few hours. If you don't like your neighbours you can simply move. Work anywhere – remote working has shot up with the Covid-19 pandemic and what could be better than working from a barge. Declutter your lifestyle – There's not a lot of space on a narrowboat but this can be an advantage as it forces your to get rid of things you don't actually really need. Decluttering your life can do wonders for your wellbeing. Life at a slower pace – anyone fed up of the 9-5 rat race and the pressure to earn money to pay for high-cost living can benefit from the easy-going life on a barge. More environmentally friendly – while not entirely carbon neutral, living on a narrowboat can help the environment as you use less electricity, gas and fuel. Improve fitness – living on a narrowboat doesn't suit a sedentary lifestyle. There are endless tasks that will keep you active, such as operating locks, carrying coal and gas canisters, toilets to empty, wood to chop and weed hatches to clear. Sense of community – many boaters feel a strong sense of community as they are with like-minded people to share tips and advice. Saving money – one big advantage is the amount of money you can save. Big savings can be made on monthly living costs not only from using less gas and electricity but you don't have any costly mortgage or rent payments to cover. The Cons Having to plan ahead – if you have a cruising licence you will need to move every 14 days, so you have to think about the future, where to next, do you have enough supplies to get there? Limited space – narrowboats are restricted in space and you may find you feel claustrophobic living in a confined space. Plus, you may have to chuck out some prized possessions to fit everything you need in. Lack of security – criminals may see a narrowboat as an easy target and you may need to invest in some quality security to keep your things safe. Maintenance – Beware that you will need to learn about engine maintenance, such as how to repair a bilge pump or water pump. You will also need to ensure it is properly insulated and ventilated or you could be battling dampness and condensation. The cost – while living on a boat is certainly cheaper than living in a property, it is not cost free. You have to pay for things like: a Canal and River Trust licence, insurance, engine and pump maintenance, blacking the hull, as well as running costs such as fuel and a TV licence. Her followers are obsessed with the quirky lifestyle, although many admit they had no idea quite how tough it could be. Shannon keeps it real, showing both the dreamy moments and the difficult ones. It may be wobbly and cold at times, but for Shannon, it's home and she wouldn't trade it for a pricey flat or a life stuck paying someone else's mortgage. Before now, Shannon was living in a shared house with two friends - originally paying £900-a-month until her landlord upped her rent to £1,000-a-month. The 29-year-old was having a stroll the Kings Cross canal in October 2022 when she came across a narrowboat for sale. Shannon said it was a "no-brainer" to move onto a boat and is now saving thousands a year. She said: "I saw the boat and thought 'what if?'. "I texted the owner and we set up a viewing for the following week. "As soon as I saw the boat itself I saw it was £24k and I worked out that paying my loan from the bank to afford it would be £300-a-month. "That is a massive saving from what I was paying in my house share." Meanwhile, Shannon's not the only one who's swapped a home for a life on the canal. Robbie Cumming has been living on a narrowboat for a decade and has revealed everything about his life on the new series of Canal Boat Diaries. He claims it's the best way to holiday in the UK. 4 4
