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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Anton du Beke charity hits £250k despite Who Wants to be a Millionaire? gaffe
EXCLUSIVE: Strictly Come Dancing star Anton du Beke generously made up the £15k he lost on ITV's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? from his own pocket Anton du Beke has thanked the public for their generosity after his fundraising for The Sick Children's Trust hit £250,000. The efforts from the Strictly Come Dancing judge include £15,000 of his own money, donated after he lost the same amount on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? after getting a question about musicals wrong. In a video for social media, he said he wanted to thank everyone for 'giving so generously' to the charity, which allows parents to stay in a 'home from home' while their seriously ill child receives treatment in a hospital nearby. Over the past two years, Anton, 58, has hosted sell-out golf days and glitzy afternoon tea events in order to raise cash for the cause. He said: 'We've raised over the last couple of years with my golf days and my afternoon teas and my slightly embarrassing moment on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, we've reached a quarter of a million pounds. So I wanted to say a huge thank you. All that money's going to such a great cause, and I know everyone involved is eternally grateful. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.' Appearing on the ITV quiz show in February, Anton was asked by host Jeremy Clarkson: 'Which Tony-Award winning musical features a mash-up called Elephant Love Medley?' The options were A) Hairspray, B) Moulin Rouge, C) The Book of Mormon and D) Si,x and despite using his 50/50 lifeline, Anton still got the answer wrong, picking The Book of Mormon over Moulin Rouge. Prior to losing, he pledged that if he'd picked the wrong option and lost the money, he'd make up the £15,000 himself. Anton, who became an ambassador for the charity in 2023, reached the milestone last month when his golf fundraiser at Burhill Golf Club brought in more than £35,000. His efforts have directly funded 6,250 nights of free stays for families going through tough times with a sick child. He added: 'The Sick Children's Trust is an incredible charity doing vital work to support families at the most difficult time in their lives. I've seen firsthand just how much it means to parents to have somewhere safe and supportive to stay when their child is in the hospital. I'm honoured to play a small part in making that possible, and I'll keep dancing, golfing and fundraising for as long as I can.' The charity has ten 'Homes from Home' across the country, supporting more than 3,200 families each year. It costs £40 to support a family for one night. Chief Executive Jane Featherstone said: 'Anton's energy, compassion and unwavering support have blown us away. From his incredible events to his personal donations, he has gone above and beyond to help keep families together during their child's hospital treatment. The difference he has made is truly
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Chris Tarrant slams Phillip Schofield as ‘over-exposed' in explosive rant
Chris Tarrant has described Phillip Schofield as 'the most over-exposed man ever', saying that fame went to his head ahead of his fall from grace in 2023. Schofield helmed This Morning for more than 20 years before he admitted to having had a relationship with a young colleague on the ITV daytime show. The 63-year-old described the relationship as 'unwise but not illegal', as it occurred during his marriage of 30 years and also before he came out as gay in 2020. In the explosive statement, Schofield apologised for lying and announced that he would be resigning from ITV with 'immediate effect', before being dropped by his talent agent. The news broke just days after Schofield announced he was stepping down from This Morning, amid speculation of a 'fallout' between him and co-host Holly Willoughby, 44. The former Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? presenter Chris Tarrant has now shared his thoughts on the matter, saying Schofield 'lost the plot' after finding fame. 'There was not a hint of apology or 'Maybe I was a little bit out of order', Christ Almighty,' he said in an interview with The Telegraph. 'He was the most over-exposed man ever, maybe apart from [Terry] Wogan at his peak – but Terry was on all the time because he was very good and funny and likeable and bright as a button,' he said. 'Schofield, they always said, 'Oh, but he's a safe pair of hands'. Did anyone ever say, 'Ooh, it's five to eight, got to get home quick because the safe pair of hands is on'?' Since his departure, Schofield has largely stayed away from TV aside from a brief return in Castaway. More Trending In the Channel 5 series, he was dropped off at a desert island completely alone. He filmed himself surviving in the conditions and reflecting on his life. Willoughby suddenly quit This Morning a few months after Schofield when an FBI investigation uncovered a plot to kidnap her. She still presents on Dancing On Ice on ITV and also made her Netflix debut with Celebrity Bear Hunt. Metro contacted Phillip Schofield's representative for comment. View More » This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV1. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Alison Hammond lost for words after being told she's 'repulsive' MORE: The moment Kim Woodburn savagely branded Phillip Schofield 'phoney' on This Morning MORE: Gino D'Acampo reveals career change after being axed by ITV
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Chris Tarrant blasts Phillip Schofield as 'the most overexposed man ever'
Former TV and radio star Chris Tarrant is no fan of Phillip Schofield and says he was 'overexposed' on ITV Chris Tarrant has blasted Phillip Schofield as 'the most overexposed man ever'. Tarrant, 78, is known for hosting hit TV shows like Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and Tiswas. But he is not a fan of fellow former ITV star Schofield. Schofield quit ITV in 2023 after he admitted lying about an 'unwise but not illegal' affair with a man 34 years his junior who had worked on the daytime show. At the time he said his TV career was finished but he attempted to resurrect himself on screen with a Channel 5 series called Cast Away in 2024. Referring to the Cast Away show, Tarrant said: "There was not a hint of apology or 'maybe I was a little bit out of order'. Christ Almighty." He then told the Sunday Telegraph he thought Schofield "lost the plot" after fame went to his head. Tarrant added: 'He was the most overexposed man ever, maybe apart from Wogan at his peak. 'But Terry was on all the time because he was very good, funny and likeable, and bright as a button. I loved him. Schofield, they always said, 'Oh, but he's a safe pair of hands.' Did anyone ever say, 'Ooh, it's five to eight, got to get home quick because the safe pair of hands is on?' Dear oh dear. Those shows he did - Dancing On Ice, The Cube, everything - were mainly crap." Nature loving Tarrant, who was giving the interview to promote a new book he has written about bears, also moaned about too many adverts on ITV where he used to work on quiz show Millionaire. He said he mainly watched streaming services now for this reason and added: "We always used to say, 'See you in a couple of minutes,' but how long are the breaks now? Five or six minutes! 'I watch Netflix and Amazon Prime. Then I turn on an ITV drama and say, 'What? It's only been on three minutes and we've got a break!' And the sponsors and all that. When will it happen that the commercials are longer than the programme?' Tarrant insisted he had now watched Jeremy Clarkson on quiz Millionaire who was his replacement. He claimed he had no interest in watching because he knew the format so well and he had 'the best of it, the glory years'. Tarrant now lives in a posh Berkshire property with his partner Jane Bird of 20 years. He has six children, including two stepchildren and six grandchildren aged three to 13 and rather than looking for any more work loves going on holidays. Sometimes two in quick succession. 'There is a glorious freedom in being able to travel without planning around work schedules,' he said. "I'll tell you the sort of thing. This winter, after Christmas, we went on holiday to the Caribbean for five or six weeks. "We got home about mid-February and it was bloody freezing. It went on and on, so I was like, 'F*** this, let's go back again. That's called enjoying retirement.' * Tarrant's book 'For the Love of Bears' (Great Northern, £25) will be published on July 11.
Edinburgh Live
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Jeremy Clarkson says he's 'done' after struggling with new 'venture'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Jeremy Clarkson declared he's had enough of his pub venture, announcing he's "done" with engaging in future business pursuits after finding difficulty managing the enterprise behind such endeavours. The Grand Tour presenter embarked on this fresh commercial challenge in July 2024 when he took over an Asthall pub. His decision came on the heels of previous success with Diddly Squat farm and its associated farm shop. Clarkson has documented his foray into the pub scene through the newest season of 'Clarkson's Farm', yet he insists there will be no repeat performances. The pub, titled The Farmer's Dog, has become a nationally reputed attraction, spurring considerable online engagement and reviews. Speaking to The Times, Jeremy expressed his resignation from entrepreneurial life: "I'm done with business now. I am not starting another business as long as I live. I don't understand it and am not motivated by money. I just want a good craic." Clarkson has used his show to share insights into his experiences as a novice pub landlord, including the humorous reason behind naming the establishment The Farmer's Dog. Viewers of the fourth episode witness him navigating paperwork related to the pub acquisition, where he uncovers that Oxfordshire is popular among those who indulge in sexual escapades in public areas, reports the Mirror. Jeremy Clarkson was bemused to discover that the garden area of his recently acquired pub is officially marked as a "a picnic site" by the local council. After delving into this curious detail, Clarkson rang his lawyer who informed him that the spot had previously been linked with some "unwanted and anti-social behaviour" which "might put you off eating your picnic". The lawyer revealed: "We have happened upon some quite interesting photographs which capture certain graffiti and certain goings-on." Upon visiting the site, Clarkson confirmed his suspicions, noting discarded underwear in trees. He humorously addressed the dogging rumours on Instagram, posting a photo outside the pub with undergarments dangling from a stick, captioned: "Tell me you bought a pub on a dogging site without telling me you bought a pub on a dogging site." In other news, the presenter of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? had a grave health scare that landed him in hospital after he woke up one morning feeling unusually "clammy" with a tight chest and strange feelings in his arm. Investigation revealed one artery was completely blocked, and another was nearly so, leading to surgery. Post-scare, Clarkson has had to adopt what he terms "horrific" lifestyle modifications such as exercising, limiting his alcohol intake, and diet changes, leaving him to jest that he's "not allowed to have fun anymore".
Edinburgh Live
5 days ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Jeremy Clarkson vows 'I'm done' as he faces making 'horrific' lifestyle choices
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Jeremy Clarkson has decided to cease launching new business ventures after a sequence of "total disasters" with his pub and recent health issues. The ex-Top Gear presenter, aged 65, ventured into the hospitality industry by opening The Farmer's Dog pub in August last year, spurred on by the success of his Diddly Squat farm shop. Despite investing £1,000,000, Clarkson has been frank about the difficulties in turning a profit. As costs escalated prior to Christmas, he conceded to experiencing a "total disaster" and harboured concerns over recouping his investment, amidst criticism for his pub's steep pricing. In his column for The Times, he recounted various operational troubles, including theft of glasses, hiring "a whole team of chemically trained hazmat engineers" following an incident in the toilets, and lamentable turkey sales which saw only five sold. On top of the challenges in managing the farm and the pub, the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? host suffered a severe health scare that led to an emergency hospital trip, narrowly escaping death. Discovering one artery was entirely obstructed and another nearly so, he underwent an operation after waking up feeling "clammy", with chest tightness and peculiar sensations in his arm. Clarkson has now emphatically stated his reluctance to engage in further entrepreneurial endeavours, reports the Mirror. Speaking frankly with The Times, Clarkson declared: "I'm done with business now. I am not starting another business as long as I live. "I don't understand it and am not motivated by money. I just want a good craic." These open words follow the TV star's serious health concern which involved a stent implant, narrowly avoiding a major heart bypass surgery. Clarkson has discussed his alarming health struggles, mentioning he was "days from death" after his condition rapidly worsened. Post-health scare, Clarkson is facing "horrific" lifestyle overhauls such as engaging in physical activities, lowering alcohol intake, and dietary changes, leading to a situation where he feels he's "not allowed to have fun anymore". Amid these revelations, Clarkson has also been candid about the financial difficulties faced while running his pub, detailing the pressure it has added to his life. He has shared with The Times his frustration over the hospitality industry, explaining: "It's galling to see how much effort is required to make so little money on the farm." Further venting his exasperation, he stated: "It's worse at the pub. The customers are coming. There's no problem there. But turning their visits into a profit is nigh-on impossible."
