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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ant and Dec strip down to boxers to announce 'very exciting' career move
Ant and Dec have announced that they are the new co-owners of a frozen food company - and to mark the occasion, they stripped down to their underwear Much-loved hosts Ant and Dec stripped down to their boxers to announce a 'very exciting' new venture to their fans. The Britain's Got Talent presenters, also known as Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, are currently taking a break from the small screen. Having concluded the 18th series of the talent show, won by magician Harry Moulding, the pair won't be gracing our screens again until I'm A Celeb returns in the winter. While most would take this downtime to unwind and steer clear of work, Ant and Dec unveiled their latest business endeavour on Friday (July 18). Keen to back a small enterprise from the North of England, the Newcastle lads have shared the exciting news. The duo are set to become co-owners of frozen food company The Northern Dough Co. Approaching the firm to propose a partnership with founders Amy and Chris Cheadle, Ant and Dec are stepping into the competitive world of food, reports the Manchester Evening News. The Northern Dough Co provides a variety of top-quality, frozen bakery items such as pizza dough and brioche dough, and is already available in major supermarkets across the UK. Never ones to shy away from surprising the nation, the Geordie duo filmed a cheeky video in their boxer shorts to demonstrate how The Northern Dough Co offers restaurant-standard food at reasonable prices. The video was designed to illustrate that you can whip up meals from the comfort of your own home, without the need to dress up. Speaking about the announcement, Ant revealed: "I love making pizzas at home with my family and was already using Northern Dough Co when we started conversations with Amy and Chris about working with them. "As soon as we met it was clear we had the same values and together we have some great ideas on how we can expand the business. It's very exciting and we can't wait to get started in our role as co-owners!" Dec chimed in: "We love The Northern Dough Co ethos of celebrating the joy of eating at home and bringing people together. Whether it's a pizza party with mates or a Saturday night in front of the telly with your granny, everyone can get stuck in and make delicious pizzas. We are excited to celebrate all things dough through our partnership and social content." Opening up about how the collaboration came about, Amy and Chris confessed 'it's not every day Ant and Dec's team drop you a line to ask if you'd be interested in exploring working together'. "From the very first meeting it was clear just how well their personal values aligned with ours, and how easy it would be to partner and grow our business together," they revealed.
North Wales Chronicle
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
BGT's Han & Fran to star in Venue Cymru's Cinderella panto!
The vocal pair wowed audiences across the UK on this year's Britain's Got Talent and made a dramatic return to the contest as the judges' wildcard after their semi-final exit. Han & Fran will be joining TV favourites and dancing brothers AJ and Curtis Pritchard, who reprise their critically acclaimed roles as Prince Charming and Dandini. Also returning to the cast is much-loved panto star John Evans. Han & Fran will play the Wicked Stepsisters in Venue Cymru's Cinderella Panto 2025! (Image: Venue Cymru / Submitted) Fran (Fran Cottington) said: 'Being in Panto this year is a dream come true. Having watched Llandudno's pantomime every year with my two children, it's amazing that they now get to come and watch their mum on that stage with the most incredible cast, and it means the world that I get to do it in my hometown'. Han (Hannah Roberts) said: 'Performing at Venue Cymru as one of the Wicked Stepsisters, in front of the people who've supported me all the way from Britain's Got Talent to now is so exciting, and I am so thrilled to perform in my hometown theatre'. Venue Cymru's Amanda Guy said: 'Han and Fran have had a fantastic year, with the local community proudly rallying behind them on their incredible Britain's Got Talent journey. "We're thrilled to be welcoming them to our stage this Christmas - get ready for a magical, festive performance!' MORE NEWS The classic tale follows Cinderella, who spends her days working tirelessly while dreaming of a brighter future. When an invitation to the royal ball arrives, it seems her dreams might finally come true. But will her Wicked Stepsisters succeed in ruining her shot at happiness? Or will her Fairy Godmother and loyal friend Buttons help foil their wicked plans? RELATED NEWS Packed with hilarious slapstick comedy, magical musical numbers and plenty of audience interaction, Cinderella promises to be the ultimate rags-to-riches adventure for all ages. So, will a pair of glass slippers really change Cinderella's life? Theatre-goers will have to put on their glad-rags and head to the ball to find out! Book tickets at Cinderella will run at Venue Cymru from December 12 2025 until January 3 2026.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Susan Boyle turns on the style in all white outfit at Wimbledon final
Boyle watched on from the stands at Centre Court on Saturday as Iga Swiatek won her first Wimbledon title HOLDING COURT Susan Boyle turns on the style in all white outfit at Wimbledon final Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SUSAN Boyle turned up in style as she attended the Wimbledon women's final. The I Dreamed a Dream singer, 64, visited Centre Court to take in the historic occasion. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Susan Boyle donned a chic all white outfit for the Wimbledon final Credit: Facebook/Susan Boyle 3 The singing sensation watched Iga Swiatek win her first Wimbledon title Credit: Facebook/Susan Boyle Iga Swiatek hammered American rival Amanda Anisimova in a straight sets 6-0, 6-0 rout to become the first Polish player to win a singles title at SW19. Boyle and her pal watched on from the stands at Centre Court on Saturday. The former Britain's Got Talent contestant got it all white as she donned a cream dress and a chic matching blazer. She posed with a friend in front of Wimbledon's Rosewater Pavilion hospitality venue. The Grammy nominee beamed as she sat in Centre Court Pimm's in hand. To help keep cool amid the sweltering conditions, she also wore a wide-brimmed sun hat. Taking to social media, she shared pictures of her fun day out in South Wst London. She wrote: "Lovely time at Wimbledon yesterday! Congratulations to Iga Swiatek on her brilliant win." Her post attracted nearly 2,000 comments from her adoring fans. One wrote: "Wow" Susan! You're so gorgeous. Lots of love to you." Biffy Clyro move mountains during sensational main stage set at TRNSMT with fireworks and confetti Another said: "You look fabulous Susan. I hope you enjoyed the day." Another commented: "You look wonderful Susan - hope you stayed cool and enjoyed the match." Boyle, from Blackburn, West Lothian, shot to fame after auditioning for the third series of Britain's Got Talent. She captivated judges Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan, and Amanda Holden with her rousing rendition of I Dreamed a Dream from Les Misérables. Within seconds, she had the audience on their feet clapping and she got a standing ovation from the panel. She finished the talent competition as runner-up to dance crew Diversity.
RTÉ News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Ant and Dec teen drama Byker Grove to return to screens in ITV streaming deal
ITV is to stream the teen drama Byker Grove, which launched the careers of Britain's Got Talent hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, for the first time. The teen drama, which ran between 1989 and 2006 on BBC One, is currently available to watch for free on STV Player and will be made available on ITVX later this year. Craig Morris, managing editor of ITV Channels and ITVX, said: "We are so excited to bring this iconic coming-of-age series to ITVX, marking the first TV appearances of two ITV stalwarts. "Relive all the great moments with us later this year." The show also launched the careers of actors Jill Halfpenny and Donna Air and followed the lives and relationships of young people at a youth club called the Grove in the Byker area of Newcastle. Byker Grove was known for tackling social issues, such as drug addiction, child abuse, homophobia and abortion, and in 1994, the series featured what is thought to be the first gay kiss on UK children's TV, when character Noddy Fishwick kissed Gary Hendrix at the back of a cinema. McPartlin and Donnelly played PJ and Duncan respectively in the series and went on to enjoy chart success under their characters' names with eight UK top 20 singles, including the number one Let's Get Ready To Rhumble. The show was also the starting point for former writer Catherine Johnson, who went on to pen hit musical Mamma Mia!, and Tom Hooper, who directed episodes of the show in 1997 and went on to win an Oscar for best director for his work on The King's Speech. The show being made available for streaming comes as part of a deal with McPartlin and Donnelly's production company Mitre Studios, which owns the rights to the series. As well as hosting ITV talent show Britain's Got Talent, the pair have also presented I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and Ant And Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway since leaving Byker Grove.
Leader Live
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Ant and Dec teen drama Byker Grove to return to screens in ITV streaming deal
The teen drama, which ran between 1989 and 2006 on BBC One, is currently available to watch for free on STV Player and will be made available on ITVX later this year. Craig Morris, managing editor of ITV Channels and ITVX, said: 'We are so excited to bring this iconic coming-of-age series to ITVX, marking the first TV appearances of two ITV stalwarts. 'Relive all the great moments with us later this year.' The show also launched the careers of actors Jill Halfpenny and Donna Air, and followed the lives and relationships of young people at a youth club called the Grove in the Byker area of Newcastle. Byker Grove was known for tackling social issues, such as drug addiction, child abuse, homophobia and abortion, and in 1994, the series featured what is thought to be the first gay kiss on UK children's TV, when character Noddy Fishwick kissed Gary Hendrix at the back of a cinema. McPartlin and Donnelly played PJ and Duncan respectively in the series, and went on to enjoy chart success under their characters' names with eight UK top 20 singles, including the number one Let's Get Ready To Rhumble. The show was also the starting point for former writer Catherine Johnson, who went on to pen hit musical Mamma Mia!, and Tom Hooper, who directed episodes of the show in 1997 and went on to win an Oscar for best director for his work on The King's Speech. The show being made available for streaming comes as part of a deal with McPartlin and Donnelly's production company Mitre Studios, which owns the rights to the series. As well as hosting ITV talent show Britain's Got Talent, the pair have also presented I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and Ant And Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway since leaving Byker Grove.
