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Daily Record
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
EastEnders' Martine McCutcheon declared bankrupt
Martine McCutcheon has been declared bankrupt after a petition was filed for insolvency over a debt to a finance company, official public records reveal. EastEnders star Martine McCutcheon has encountered further distress a year on from her separation from husband Jack McManus. The 49 year old actress has been declared bankrupt following a petition for insolvency due to a debt owed to a finance firm, official public records indicate. This comes after she was compelled to reduce the asking price of her beautiful Surrey home. A court document reveals that the insolvency order was issued on 31 March this year, just a few months after her announcement of her split from Jack, her spouse of 18 years. Martine and Jack are parents to their 10 year old son Rafferty. The bankruptcy ruling, registered under her married name Martine McManus, was granted in March at the County Court in Guildford, subsequent to a petition lodged by a company named LDF Finance. However, Martine's company, Raven Music Ltd, was also liquidated last month, a move initiated by HMRC, due to unsettled tax bills, reports the Mirror. The most recent accounts reveal that the business had an outstanding tax bill exceeding £175,000, due within the 12-month period following February 2022. However, the total amount of Martine's personal tax bill remains undisclosed, and it is yet to be determined whether the Official Receiver will request a public examination of her bankruptcy, which would disclose her financial situation. Despite facing bankruptcy, Martine has kept her spirits high and hasn't let the strain show publicly. She recently shared a joyful day out with her son, Rafferty, and their pet dog on social media. Addressing her 635,000 Instagram followers, the ex-EastEnders actress expressed: "Wow... I needed this more than even I thought! I love being by the water.." She continued to share her appreciation for the UK's beauty spots, especially in good weather: "The UK has SO many beautiful places and in the sunshine, it really does take some beating, doesn't it? This is us on Hampton Court River.... We booked a boat, and took a little picnic, and it was gorgeous! ! Where do you love to go to in the sunshine months? I would love to hear your thoughts for our next little excursions in the summer!" However, this isn't Martine's first encounter with financial woes. Despite previously having a fortune estimated at £2million, she faced bankruptcy in 2013 due to debts totalling about £187,000, including a hefty £150,000 owed to HMRC. Remarkably, just a year after her bankruptcy, Martine was discharged and returned to financial stability. She and her now ex-husband splashed out an astonishing £1.3million on their former family home in Surrey only three years prior. Last year, the pair announced their separation after a marriage of 18 years. Announcing their separation on social media, she stated: "After much thought and consideration, Jack has decided it's best for us to separate after 18 years together and I accept his decision." She went on to express her well-wishes: "I continue to send Jack, all the love, luck and happiness for the next chapter of his life." This news came just a few weeks after they put their £1.5million home up for sale.
Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Martine McCutcheon declared bankrupt for second time months after marriage split
Actress and singer Martine McCutcheon has been declared bankrupt, 11 months on from her marriage split. The ex-EastEnders star began dating Jack McManus in 2009, and they married in 2012 before announcing their separation last year. Now, it has been revealed that the 49-year-old has filed a petition for insolvency due to a debt to a finance company. As official public records state, Love Actually actress Martine made the filing just two months after selling her family home, which she did at a slashed price, knocking £250,000 off the £1.5million Surrey pad for a faster sale. According to MailOnline, Martine's bankruptcy order was made in her married name—Martine McManus—despite her being single at the time. The order was issued in March at the County Court in Guildford, Surrey, after the company LDF Finance filed a petition. It has not been specified how much money Martine owes them. This is the second time Martine has been declared bankrupt. Her first came in February 2013 at a High Court in London, even though she was said to be earning more than £250k a year then. Shortly after the bankruptcy became public knowledge, Martine took to social media with a message for her followers. 'I can't begin to express my love and gratitude for such kind and encouraging messages. I'm truly so touched. I love you guys. Thank you. Xx', she wrote on X, then Twitter. Martine, known for playing Tiffany Mitchell, was then discharged from bankruptcy on January 2, 2014. Also within a year of their wedding day, Martine faced serious financial hardship as debts mounted. Consequently, she had to sell the £25,000 engagement ring Jack proposed to her with. 'I just thought my health, money, career have all been taken from me, and now even my engagement ring—the one thing that represents what is solid in my life—has gone,' she said woefully at the time. Back to present day, alas, her second bankruptcy isn't the only financial issue facing Martine as she navigates her divorce. Last month, her company, Raven Music Ltd, allegedly faced off with HMRC over unpaid tax bills, owing over £175k. It comes after Martine released a statement confirming she and Jack, with whom she shares a 10-year-old son, were parting ways. 'After much thought and consideration, Jack has decided it's best for us to separate after 18 years together and I accept his decision,' she previously wrote on Instagram. 'We are both so very blessed and grateful for our beautiful, 9 year old son Rafferty, whose happiness and welfare, has always been, and will continue to be, our number one priority.' She added that both parties 'still cherish and look forward to being parents together to [their] wonderful boy for the rest of [their] lives'. 'Whilst this decision has evolved over a period of time, we are still finding our new way forward as a family and kindly ask for some privacy at this time… Especially for our little boy,' penned Martine. 'Our love for Rafferty is something that will never, waver, or change and we obviously want to protect him and help him feel as safe and secure as possible.' She concluded by thanking fans for their 'respect and support' through the 'difficult' time, also wishing Jack 'all the love, luck, and happiness for the next chapter' of his life. Martine and songwriter Jack first met at a music event in London, with the soap star recalling that it was pretty much love at first sight. 'We laid eyes on each other, and that was it,' she said. 'When we met, something very wonderful happened. 'I thought when I met The One. I'd be shouting it from the rooftops, because that's the sort of person I am. But it was like a quiet contentedness. More Trending 'It was so calm and warm, and I felt, for once, that I didn't need to brag. I think he felt the same.' They tied the knot five years later in a lavish Lake Como ceremony. Even that came with an unprecedented price, though, with Jack confessing afterwards that 'hidden costs' were incurred, forcing them to pay 'thousands' to the mafia to let off fireworks. View More » Reps for Martine McCutcheon have been contacted for comment. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage.
Scottish Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Popular Strictly pro set to have their inspiring life story told on BBC in ‘pinch me' moment
Plus scroll down to read about a new drama about the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings 'A BEACON OF LIGHT' Popular Strictly pro set to have their inspiring life story told on BBC in 'pinch me' moment Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HE rose from humble origins in South Africa and endured years of homophobic bullying in school before becoming a Strictly Come Dancing favourite. Now Johannes Radebe will likely have his life story air on the BBC. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Johannes Radebe rose from humble origins in South Africa Credit: BBC 5 He endured years of homophobic bullying in school before becoming a Strictly Come Dancing favourite Credit: Getty 5 Johannes reached the final with chef John Whaite in 2021 Credit: Getty 5 John and Johannes lost out to ex-EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice Credit: Splash The South African pro was persuaded to stay on the show this year despite a busy schedule that saw him making his biopic and touring the nation with musical Kinky Boots. I exclusively revealed two years ago how Johannes' life story, based on his autobiography, Jojo: Finally Home, was under way. This week, he said: 'It's a 'pinch me' moment. "The beginning stages are happening now and BBC Films have just jumped on board too. 'It simply means that my people, who helped me get where I am, are worthy and they can dream because I know where they come from. "There are a lack of role models and they feel like they can't achieve anything but I hope this is like a beacon of light for them to say all of you contributed to me and my success is your success.' Johannes joined Strictly in 2018. In 2021 he reached the final with chef John Whaite, where they lost out to ex-EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice. Strictly's Johannes Radebe heartbroken as family are BANNED from entering country and miss his big opening night of show NEW TAKE ON PUB BOMBING THE team behind BBC's Line Of Duty are planning a drama about the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings. Simon Heath, who heads up World Productions, believes it's time viewers learnt more about the 21 victims of the IRA attack. 5 Six men from Northern Ireland served 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted for the bombing in 1975. They became known as the Birmingham Six. The new drama will focus on the lives of the victims and their loved ones who have campaigned for justice. Brummie Simon said: 'Everyone knows about the Birmingham Six, but the families of the 21 victims still don't know who planted the bombs. 'They don't get the publicity they deserve. But there's a script and we're going to try. 'I just want to support the city. 'I don't think it has had a fair crack of the whip.' LARRY LAMB says his turn as Mick Shipman in Gavin & Stacey: The Finale will likely be his last on the box. The actor said he would consider taking on small stage parts 'to keep my face in' but insisted that he's happy to let others perform the 'bigger roles' and head into retirement. NATURE'S CALLING DOUGIE SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters ended up being far more than just another TV job for Dougie Poynter. The ITV series, which starts tonight at 9pm, follows celebs as they take to treacherous waters off Bimini in the Bahamas. Facing the beasts has changed the McFly and I'm A Celeb winner forever. He said: 'I came back and it hit me so hard that I'm not still out there doing it. I think I want to do nature stuff for the rest of my life, in any sort of capacity. 'Any trip I do or TV show, I hope it has a nature element in it, because that's what I'm happy doing. 'I feel connected to what we actually are, just creatures of Earth, without sounding cheesy. 'I'm sharing the planet with all these other things that are way more fascinating than myself.' CILLIAN'S DREAM CILLIAN MURPHY swapped the brutality of Peaky Blinders for a children's animation, so his kids have the chance to enjoy his work. The actor, best known as Tommy Shelby in the gritty saga, lends his voice to play Dad in Kensuke's Kingdom. Cillian said: 'I had read Kensuke's Kingdom to my boys when they were little and they were enthralled by it. 'I wanted to be involved in the film version so they could see it, and also because I don't really make that many films for kids.' An adaptation of Michael Morpugo's book, follows a young boy who is shipwrecked on a remote island after falling overboard during a family sailing trip. He discovers he's not alone when he encounters Kensuke, a former Japanese soldier who has lived there since World War Two. It lands on the BBC next month. LONG-RUNNING Aussie soap Neighbours filmed its last ever scenes on Friday after being scrapped for a second time. Amazon Freevee picked up the teatime favourite from Channel 5 but weren't happy with its ratings. The closing chapter will air in December.
The Irish Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Popular Strictly pro set to have their inspiring life story told on BBC in ‘pinch me' moment
HE rose from humble origins in South Africa and endured years of homophobic bullying in school before becoming a Strictly Come Dancing favourite. Now Advertisement 5 Johannes Radebe rose from humble origins in South Africa Credit: BBC 5 He endured years of homophobic bullying in school before becoming a Strictly Come Dancing favourite Credit: Getty 5 Johannes reached the final with chef John Whaite in 2021 Credit: Getty 5 John and Johannes lost out to ex-EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice Credit: Splash The South African pro was persuaded to stay on the show this year despite a busy schedule that saw him making his biopic and touring the nation with musical Kinky Boots. I exclusively revealed two years ago how This week, he said: 'It's a 'pinch me' moment. "The beginning stages are happening now and BBC Films have just jumped on board too. Advertisement Read More on TV 'It simply means that my people, who helped me get where I am, are worthy and they can dream because I know where they come from. "There are a lack of role models and they feel like they can't achieve anything but I hope this is like a beacon of light for them to say all of you contributed to me and my success is your success.' Johannes joined Strictly in 2018. In 2021 he reached the final with chef Advertisement Most read in News TV Strictly's Johannes Radebe heartbroken as family are BANNED from entering country and miss his big opening night of show NEW TAKE ON PUB BOMBING THE team behind BBC's Line Of Duty are planning a drama about the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings. Simon Heath, who heads up World Productions, believes it's time viewers learnt more about the 21 victims of the IRA attack. 5 Six men from Northern Ireland served 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted for the bombing in 1975. Advertisement They became known as the Birmingham Six. The new drama will focus on the lives of the victims and their loved ones who have campaigned for justice. Brummie Simon said: 'Everyone knows about the Birmingham Six, but the families of the 21 victims still don't know who planted the bombs. 'They don't get the publicity they deserve. But there's a script and we're going to try. Advertisement 'I just want to support the city. 'I don't think it has had a fair crack of the whip.' LARRY LAMB says his turn as Mick Shipman in Gavin & Stacey: The Finale will likely be his last on the box. The actor said he would consider taking on small stage parts 'to keep my face in' but insisted that he's happy to let others perform the 'bigger roles' and head into retirement. Advertisement NATURE'S CALLING DOUGIE The ITV series, which starts tonight at 9pm, follows celebs as they take to treacherous waters off Bimini in the Bahamas. Facing the beasts has changed the McFly and I'm A Celeb winner forever. He said: 'I came back and it hit me so hard that I'm not still out there doing it. I think I want to do nature stuff for the rest of my life, in any sort of capacity. Advertisement 'Any trip I do or TV show, I hope it has a nature element in it, because that's what I'm happy doing. 'I feel connected to what we actually are, just creatures of Earth, without sounding cheesy. 'I'm sharing the planet with all these other things that are way more fascinating than myself.' CILLIAN'S DREAM CILLIAN MURPHY swapped the brutality of Peaky Blinders for a children's animation, so his kids have the chance to enjoy his work. Advertisement The actor, best known as Tommy Shelby in the gritty saga, lends his voice to play Dad in Kensuke's Kingdom. Cillian said: 'I had read Kensuke's Kingdom to my boys when they were little and they were enthralled by it. 'I wanted to be involved in the film version so they could see it, and also because I don't really make that many films for kids.' An adaptation of Michael Morpugo's book, follows a young boy who is shipwrecked on a remote island after falling overboard during a family sailing trip. Advertisement He discovers he's not alone when he encounters Kensuke, a former Japanese soldier who has lived there since World War Two. It lands on the BBC next month. LONG-RUNNING Aussie soap Neighbours filmed its last ever scenes on Friday after being scrapped for a second time. Advertisement
Scottish Sun
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Huge soap star forced to quit Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins after suffering nasty injury
She flew out to film the show before her injury was clocked who dares woes Huge soap star forced to quit Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins after suffering nasty injury Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WHILE her ex-husband Liam Gallagher is touring the country with Oasis, Patsy Kensit has revealed that she is currently recovering from a broken shoulder. But I hear that the ex-EastEnders actress actually injured herself while training in the gym for Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Patsy Kensit had to pull out of SAS after breaking her shoulder Credit: Getty 4 She flew out to Morocco for filming but was sent home Credit: PA An insider tells me: 'Patsy had been running at pace on a treadmill while wearing a weighted backpack filled with books and weights as part of her intense training regime. 'The added weight caused her to lose balance and fall backwards off the machine, bruising her arm and shoulder in the process. 'She even flew out to Morocco, where the filming was taking place, but production soon spotted the injury and she was sent home.' Her agent was grateful that production spotted the injury and she is now recuperating in the UK. Patsy told fans about her injury after she was spotted wearing a sling at the theatre. She shared: "I broke my shoulder in 3 places 3 weeks ago!!! I'm healing and a slight boogie with my besties I'm staying with this week will be a tonic for sure …' Last week the actress, who has son Lennon with Liam, revealed she won't be attending any of Oasis' reunion shows. She told GMB: "My 24-year-old son, he'll be there and he'll have a lovely time. "Great for him to see all of that and I'm happy for his dad, I think it's a wonderful thing." Liam Gallagher's ex wife Patsy Kensit reveals if she will be going to see Oasis tonight as reunion tour kicks off But she said: "I won't be attending." The actress added: "I send only love and light."Patsy and Liam were married for three years from 1997 until 2000, and welcomed their son Lennon in 1999. 4 Patsy with her ex Liam back in 1996 Credit: Getty
