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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Denise Welch shows glam Glasto accommodation ahead of son Tom's headline show
Loose Women presenter Denise Welch is looking forward to watching her son Matty Healy headline at Glastonbury and gave a sneak peek at her luxury accommodation Denise Welch is every bit the proud mother as she awaits son Matty Healy's Glastonbury headline. Matty and The 1975 are set to headline the Pyramid Stage from 10.15pm tonight and have 'pulled out all the stops' to ensure it is one to remember. And now his Loose Women presenter mum Denise has revealed her accommodation in the build-up to the honour. Taking to her Instagram Stories on Friday, she admitted she "can't quite believe it" as she shared a clip of Matty performing. Alongside a number of party emojis, she labelled the day: "Glastonbury Day." Denise, who shares Matty with ex-husband Tim Healy, then joked Matty's stepdad - Denise's current partner Lincoln Townley - was "preparing". She had earlier admitted she's not a fan of festivals - and had ruled out camping. She instead opted for a more comfortable nights rest off site. As she showed off their secluded setting in the fields, filled with sunshine and shrubbery, Denise then panned onto her man in a hot tub. Lincoln was then seen donning a wicker cowboy hat as he hanged his feet over the sides of the jacuzzi, which was bubbling away. He told her he was "loving Glastonbury" as he relaxed before she showed herself smiling as she waited her son's big night. Following their preparation, Denise then headed to the festival and loved showing off the flags in her honour. While some simply shared her name, others had a huge image of her face as they were waved up high. And she shared a sweet snap of "Glasto chicks" as she re-shared Zoe Ball's upload. The radio host admitted she had been sobbing while watching Lewis Capaldi's surprise set before bumping into Denise. Denise previously admitted she was "stressing out" ahead of her son's appearance. "I've not really been a festival bunny - I don't really do festivals,' confessed Denise, 67, in a chat with The Mirror. "The only one I've been to is Coachella. It was all VIP and very lovely. Hot, sunny and gorgeous and I thought 'Oh, this is okay'. And no one stays there, everyone goes home at the end of the night. I am stressed about Glastonbury.' And she admitted she won't be seeing out the full weekend's entertainment. 'I am not going to stay for the whole three days,' she added. 'I would rather be able to dip in and out. I might dip back in for the Sunday night to see Rod.' Her Friday night fun comes as BRIT award-winning The 1975 - made up of Matty, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald, and George Daniel - step out onto the iconic Pyramid Stage. Denise admitted Matty, 36, gets his musical talent from dad Tim, 73, who appeared in ITV 's Benidorm.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside Denise Welch's close bond with Matty Healy after relationship was tested
As Matty Healy prepares to headline Glastonbury, his mum Denise Welch will be proudly watching on, years after their relationship was tested by depression and addiction Matty Healy is preparing to do what he does best - command a stage and stir up headlines. The 1975 frontman will lead the band through a highly anticipated Pyramid Stage set tonight, performing in front of thousands of fans. But among the sea of faces, there's one he'll be looking for; proud mum, Loose Women star Denise Welch, watching from the side lines. Appearing on Loose Women, Denise shared her excitement, saying: 'For those who don't know, my son is the lead singer for The 1975 and they are headlining Glastonbury on Friday. Obviously, I'm an incredibly proud mum. 'You've got to remember the band has been together for 23 years. They started in our garage as 12 and 13-year-old boys. Some of the songs they'll be playing, Matty was writing at 15 and 16,' she added, before admitting she still doesn't know all the lyrics. Despite not being a festival person, Denise joked she'll be there to cheer her son on though 'as VIP as possible.' Their bond is stronger than ever now, but it wasn't always this way. Denise has spoken candidly about her struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, and the impact it had on her family. 'I did lots of things wrong. Matty and I had to have a come-to-Jesus about the things I was in denial about how my behaviour had impacted him,' she shared. 'But he also said, 'Then again, Mum, if our house wasn't a bit rock and roll, I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing'.' Denise also opened up about suffering postnatal depression after Matty was born. Just days after bonding with her newborn, she spiralled into panic attacks and numbness. 'I couldn't love anything. I felt nothing,' she recalled. 'I didn't hate the child, I didn't want anything to happen to him. It was just like, why is this child here?' With the support of her own mother, she was eventually able to rebuild that connection. Years later, Matty would write She Lays Down, a song inspired by her experience. 'I told him when he was older that depression robbed me of the ability to love, and I used to lay down on the bedroom floor and pray for the ability to love my children again,' she said. These days, Denise regularly shares her pride for Matty and the band, reflecting on how far they've come - from teenage gigs in their garage to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. And after everything they've faced together, their bond is stronger than ever, with Denise cheering the loudest from the VIP section as her son takes his biggest stage yet.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Matty Healy's mum Denise Welch's 'stressing out' ahead of Glasto headline slot
Proud Denise will be attending her first Glastonbury to watch Matty and The 1975 Denise Welch says she's 'stressed' about her first Glastonbury, where son Matty Healy will be headlining. The Loose Women favourite admits she's not a fan of festivals - and has ruled out camping, instead opting for a more comfortable nights rest off site. She's heading to Worthy farm to see Matty perform with band The 1975. "I've not really been a festival bunny - I don't really do festivals,' confessed Denise, 67. 'The only one I've been to is Coachella. It was all VIP and very lovely. Hot, sunny and gorgeous and I thought 'Oh, this is okay'. And no one stays there, everyone goes home at the end of the night. I am stressed about Glastonbury.' READ MORE: Why did Matty Healy and Taylor Swift split – inside Glastonbury headliner and mega-star's romance Denise only plans to stick around for her boy - and one other music legend. 'I am not going to stay for the whole three days,' she said. 'I would rather be able to dip in and out. I might dip back in for the Sunday night to see Rod.' BRIT award-winning The 1975 - made up of Matty, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald, and George Daniel - step out onto the iconic Pyramid Stage on Friday night. Actress and presenter Denise says Matty, 36, gets his musical talent from dad Tim Healy, 73, who appeared in ITV 's Benidorm. She says Friday will be a special moment for the family and she'll be watching Matty from the crowd with a non-alcoholic beer in hand. 'My dad would have just loved to have seen him at Glastonbury - at least he lived long enough to see his success,' said the mum-of-two, who starred in Coronation Street and Waterloo Road. 'The band started when he was 13 in the garage and we kind of housed them all for god knows how many years. They were 13 when they started the band and about 22 when it all took off so yeah. They're no overnight success, they work very hard and continue to work very hard.' The four school friends formed the band in 2002 and shot to fame with the release of their chart-topping self-titled album The 1975. They saw similar success with the release of A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships and Being Funny In A Foreign Language. This is their first time headline Glastonbury. Expected to be in the crowd is Matty's fiance, model Gabbriette. The couple live in the US now. "I love Gabriette and I am thrilled for them both," said Denise. She will likely be joined by good pal Charli XCX - who's engaged to The 1975 drummer George. Charli headlines the Other Stage on Saturday night.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
7 problems from GTA 5 that GTA 6 must fix
(Image via Rockstar Games) GTA 5 was iconic, but it wasn't flawless. For all its wild missions, unforgettable characters, and meme-worthy chaos, there were some pretty annoying things we don't want to see in GTA 6. Rockstar's next big release has a massive legacy to live up to, so here are 7 GTA 5 problems that need to be left in the past. 1. Shallow NPC Interactions Sure, Los Santos was lively. But try talking to an NPC for more than two seconds and… yeah, nothing. They either insulted you or walked away. In GTA 6, we need smarter, more reactive NPCs. Let them remember us. Let them matter. GTA 5's NPCs and AI Is BROKEN - Let Me Ruin Them For You (Facts and Glitches) 2. Annoying Police AI You bump a car, and boom — five stars. The cops in GTA 5 had zero chill. In GTA 6, we want smarter police, not psychic terminators. Make them realistic, give us room to strategize — not just hide in an alley for 2 minutes. 3. Wasted Side Characters Remember Tanisha? Or Denise? Exactly. GTA 5 gave us tons of cool side characters and then… ghosted them. Don't just introduce them for a cutscene; make them part of the journey. GTA 6 has a new cast. Let's not waste them. 4. Online > Story Bias We get it: GTA Online prints money. But Rockstar kind of forgot story mode existed. No single-player DLC? Too bad. GTA 6 needs to respect the campaign. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mini House for 60 sqm for Seniors with Toilet and Bath (Click Here) Pre Fabricated Homes | Search Ads Search Now Undo Give us expansions, twists, new missions, the works. 5. Overly Linear Missions GTA 5's missions looked open, but one wrong move and it was 'Mission Failed.' Can we get more creative freedom, please? In GTA 6, let us approach missions our way — loud, stealthy, smart, or chaotic. 10 Cars That NEED More Customization In GTA Online 6. Weak Car Customization Los Santos Customs was cool… for 2013. In 2026, we need Forza-level customization. Body kits, liveries, performance tuning — go big or go home. GTA is about flexing. Let us do it right. 7. No Real Consequences You could blow up half the city and still chill at the strip club like nothing happened. It was fun, but kinda shallow. GTA 6 should make actions have consequences — reputations, alliances, even personal rivalries. Make it hit different. GTA 6 has the chance to level up in every way. The world's watching, and expectations are sky-high. Just don't repeat GTA 5's biggest Ls, and we're in for something legendary. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Corrie icon addresses speculation she'll play the Doctor in Doctor Who spin-off
The Whoniverse is set to expand with an animated Doctor Who series on CBeebies in the future and Loose Women's Denise Welch has addressed speculation that she could be involved A former soap star has addressed speculation that she's being considered to voice the title role in a Doctor Who spin-off. The upcoming project is in development at the moment but no casting has been unveiled for it yet. It was announced recently that there are plans to launch a pre-school animation series about the Doctor on CBeebies. The BBC said that the Doctor Who spin-off for a younger audience will "run independently" from the main show. There's been speculation about the project, with a thread on Reddit last week naming actors who could voice the Doctor. It claimed that the broadcaster's shortlist includes Justin Fletcher, Richard E. Grant and Denise Welch. Denise, 67 - whose acting career has included roles on shows like Coronation Street and Waterloo Road - has since addressed the speculation. She reacted to being named in the thread in a post on Instagram this afternoon. Alongside a photo showing part of the thread, she wrote in the post: "I definitely think this job should be mine." Denise, who tagged Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies, 62, then used two thumbs up and the 'flushed face' emoji. Although they don't appear to have previously worked together, Denise and Russell are both patrons of the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester. They both took on the role in 2019, joining Tracie Bennett, who became a patron in 2016. Loose Women panelist Denise has appeared in numerous TV shows over the course of her career, including having played Natalie Barnes on Corrie. Her other credits include Waterloo Road, Benidorm and more recently Hollyoaks. The BBC announced the CBeebies spin-off of Doctor Who on June 12. It shared that the animated show will see the Doctor travelling through time and space, solving mysteries and problems alongside companions and other friends. In a statement issued at the time, Patricia Hidalgo, Director of Children's and Education, said: "Everyone is welcome at CBeebies, including the Doctor!" Patricia went on to describe the upcoming series as an "exciting opportunity". Patricia said: "This much-loved franchise entertains millions around the world, so it is only right that our younger audience get to experience the wonder and the magic of the Doctor in a brand new format. This is an extremely exciting opportunity, and we are looking forward to welcoming companies to pitch for this new project, as we continue our commitment and investment in the UK's animation industry." The news comes just weeks after the latest series of Doctor Who concluded last month. The season finale, the Reality War, which aired on May 31, marked the departure of lead Ncuti Gatwa, who had played the Doctor since 2023. At the end of the episode, viewers saw Ncuti's Fifteenth Doctor regenerate - with Billie Piper then shown in his place - in a bid to save Poppy (played by Sienna-Robyn Mavanga-Phipps). In one reality, Poppy was the child of the Doctor and his companion Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu).
