Linda Robson broke down in tears over her best friend Pauline Quirke’s dementia battle.

The Birds of a Feather co-stars have been close since they were ten years old.

Linda, 66, was comforted on Loose Women today as the panel discussed their memories of the actress after her shock diagnosis was revealed.

It’s after Pauline‘s husband Steve Sheen last week revealed she would be stepping back from her 50-year career after living with the syndrome since 2021.

In a statement he said: “It is with a heavy heart that I announce my wife Pauline’s decision to step back from all professional and commercial duties due to her diagnosis of Dementia in 2021.

“Pauline has been an inspiration through her work in the film and TV industry, her charity endeavours and as the founder of the very successful Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA).

“Her talent, dedication, and vision have touched countless lives and will continue to do so through the legacy of her work and through PQA where her vision and guidance has facilitated many young peoples’ progression and interest in the Arts and enhanced their self-confidence.”

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THERE’S been a fresh blow for the Strictly tour, as another one of their main stars has pulled out of the live shows.

It comes after opera singer Wynne Evans, 53, was axed from the tour.

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The Strictly Come Dancing tour is currently heading round the country and, despite only just kicking off, has been hit by a series of blows.

Now it’s been revealed that pro dancer Vito Coppola has had to pull out of the tour after a previous injury flared up again.

The Italian dancer announced his withdrawal from the remainder of the live tour, with an emotional statement.

Vito, who was partnered with actress Sarah Hadland, performed in just one show with her.

He missed the beginning of the tour because of injury, but returned for one night at Newcastle, where they were crowned the champs.

Sharing their win on Instagram, and writing a heartfelt message to Sarah and to his fans, Vito said: “This is the way I would like to remember this tour Trilly

“Even though I won’t be able to be with you on the Strictly Arena Tour, we had the chance to dance one more time together and it has been as always super beautiful and memorable.

He went on to praise their partnership, and say how he will continue to “support” her.

Referring to his injury, Vito added: “I promised you that I will take more care of me and my body and I want you to promise me that you will always stay the same enthusiastic, super active, smiling and jumpy person I have met few months ago, before this incredible experience started… keep shining Trilly, you are full of life.”

Vito ended by wishing the rest of the Strictly cast “good luck” and thanked his fans for their “support”.

Fellow professional Nikita Kuzmin will continue to partner Sarah for the remaining tour dates.

Meanwhile, Wynne was axed from the tour after he joked about having a threesome with professional dancer 

He has since apologised for what he said.

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Addressing the situation, Wynne said: “I’ve agreed with the BBC that l’ll take some time out from my radio show and the Strictly Live tour, as well as my other public commitments, to prioritise my wellbeing.

“I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection.

“Apologies to those I won’t get to see at the remaining performances and I’m grateful to my fellow tour gang for all the amazing support they have given me.”

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The tour has also been slammed for being “expensive”, especially as some of the stars are missing.

Taking to Twitter/X One person wrote: “I’m just a bit disappointed by how absences have been handled. The tour is pretty expensive for good seats but for one the actual winner of the show wasn’t there.

“That’s fair enough Chris said from the get go he had his own tour and wouldn’t be attending but in doing so it made Dianne a bit of a spare part.

“She was in most of the routines and she was amazing but she deserved to be more celebrated as the winner on the tour and she wasn’t. She was like a backing dancer to people she had actually won against.

“Another thing was that Vito, also wasn’t on the tour. I saw that he had injured himself but have since seen him in Glasgow doing the dance classes with Shirley!

“There’s been little to no update on his whereabouts and it seems like he’s preoccupied with his calendars and private dance events.”

Someone else wrote: “I’m supposed to be seeing the tour next weekend and honestly I’m not even sure what to expect at this point.

“The tickets were extortionately priced so we’ve had to keep scouring and sit higher tier just to afford it, which we were willing to do as have enjoyed the past tours but honestly im not sure if we can justify it again going forward.

“The merch prices are also ridiculous and the items themselves not even very good from what I’ve seen.”

Another wrote: “I always find it a bit bizarre that the winner doesn’t have to go on the tour ngl. Surely there should be a clause in the contract that says “if you win the show, you are required to do the tour”. 

WOMEN begin to feel ‘invisible’ in both work and social situations when they reach the age of 36, according to research.

A poll of 2,000 women found 44 per cent have struggled with feelings of being overlooked and unacknowledged.

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For 45 per cent of these, such experiences have occurred in social settings, while 24 per cent have felt unseen in their workplace.

And 23 per cent have encountered this while navigating the healthcare system.

Around two in five (39 per cent) have felt invisible after struggling to find clothing that caters to them as they get older, and 37 per cent attribute these feelings to changes in their appearance.

The research, commissioned by fashion retailer Klass, found 75 per cent of women think high street outlets prioritise younger demographics, leaving older women feeling underserved.

This has resulted in many struggling to find suitable outfits for weddings (30 per cent), Christmas and New Year’s parties (19 per cent), and holidays (17 per cent).

Simon Barnett, director of the fashion retailer which specialises in clothing for those over 45, said: “This research sheds light on the challenges many women face as they age, including feeling overlooked in various areas of life, from social interactions to the workplace and beyond.

“It’s clear that societal attitudes toward ageing, particularly for women, play a significant role in these experiences.

“It’s a shame to see that a recent phenomenon called ‘Invisible Women Syndrome’ does seem to exist.

“But by talking openly about these issues, we can work towards creating a society where women feel valued and seen at every stage of life.”

Overall, 62 per cent of respondents believe societal beauty standards have significantly contributed to women feeling invisible.

Meanwhile, 57 per cent think the lack of representation for women in their 40s and 50s in the media plays a major role.

In the workplace, 29 per cent of those aged 40 and over said they’ve felt less visible since entering this decade, and 60 per cent feel their opinions are often dismissed due to their age.

However, 54 per cent went on to encourage younger women to celebrate every stage of their lives to avoid similar feelings.

And 50 per cent of those surveyed urge younger generations to embrace their individuality, according to the OnePoll.com figures.

Lynne McKenna, a celebrity stylist and ambassador for Klass, added: “The findings highlight the need for greater inclusivity in fashion and beyond.

“Women want to feel confident and represented, no matter their age or life stage.

“These conversations are important, not just in the fashion industry but across society, to ensure women feel empowered to express themselves and live authentically.”

“Women in this period of their lives should feel at the height of their fabulousness and confidence, not invisible.

“One of the ways women can feel more empowered is through an invigorated sense of style.

“This doesn’t mean a huge fashion overhaul, but simply looking at what makes you happy and avoiding the pressures of dancing to the drum beat of trends.”

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MASKED Singer fans are completely convinced that former judge Rita Ora is returning to the show after spotting three clues.

Singer Rita Ora was replaced by Love Island host Maya Jama for the latest series that is currently airing on ITV, with fans sure that her absence as a judge is because she’s actually a contestant.

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Rita had appeared as a judge on The Masked Singer since it began in 2020 but it was confirmed in September 2024 that she would be stepping away from her judging duties on the show.

And now amid claims that Rita is a contestant on the show amid her absence on the judging panel, one fan has pointed out three telltale clues that confirm Rita is behind the disguise of Pufferfish.

Taking to a dedicated Masked Singer forum on Reddit, one person shared their thoughts on the true identity behind Pufferfish.

“Is Pufferfish Rita Ora!!???” they titled their post.

The post then read: “I think Pufferfish is Samantha Barks but it could be Rita Ora as these clues do match.

“Pair of dice that land on a 5 and 6 equals 11 – she first started on the US version Season 11.

“A five-year work diary- she did 5 series in the UK but not this series as she is under that mask/ or it could mean about fifty shades when she sang the song for it.

“Spider- She duetted with Iggy Azalea with the song Black Widow.”

They added: “Still figuring the other clues out for Rita Ora.”

One person commented on the post: “Love this!”

While another said: “I bet Samantha Barks but the twisted hints are rubber chicken, the american football and also the dice. Second, no idea what connects to her and the spider clue.”

Meanwhile, fans have a similar idea on X, with several viewers of the show convinced that Pufferfish is Rita.

“Pufferfish has the nicest voice, I reckon. I did wonder if Rita Ora might be on it because they’ve been reticent about her disappearance as a judge.

Who has left The Masked Singer 2025 so far?

Much to the delight of telly fans, The Masked Singer is back in 2025.

Twelve celebrities have been hidden behind intricate costumes, with their identities concealed.

Sadly, not all of this year’s whacky and wonderful characters can make it to the end of the show, as there can only be one winner.

Here’s who has been unmasked so far:

Teeth – this character baffled judges and viewers with their changing voice. They were finally unmasked as former Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc. None of the panel managed to guess it was her

Tattoo – despite Davina McCall saying “you sound the same” after this character was unmasked, none of the judges guessed it was 80s singer Carol Decker, whose hit China In Your Hand was a No1 hit for five weeks

Toad In The Hole – a massive diva strop saw the character storm off the stage after the judges voted them off. They later returned to be unmasked as singer Macy Gray

Pegasus – the mythical horse was revealed to be Prue Leith, with judge Jonathan Ross correctly guessing her identity

Spag Bol – this character was first to be unmasked and was none other than Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway.

Plus there was one extra unmasking this season, with Giant Joel – a caricature of host Joel Dommett – unveiled as double-double Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah.

“Some of the clues lead to a judge role. I don’t know her singing voice though,” penned one.

And another agreed when they wrote: “I’m legit convinced Pufferfish is Rita Ora That’d be epic!”

Pufferfish is still in the competition after having crooned three different songs since the show started earlier this month.

The funky-looking fish has performed Good Luck, Babe! by Chappell Roan; Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper; and Lose Control by Teddy Swims.

There are several celebrities that fans think might be behind the mask.

Mabel has been suggested as the anonymous star beneath the disguise, while Katy Perry is another name that has previously been in the mix.

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AS a child, Tim Campbell was kicked out of one school and almost excluded from another.

But the businessman, 47, who grew up in London’s Forest Gate, went on to win the first series of The Apprentice and now sits at Lord Sugar’s boardroom table as an advisor on the show.

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In an exclusive chat with The Sun, he reveals that the actions of one teacher set him on course to become Lord Sugar’s protegee. 

He said: “I was at the risk of being excluded from school. I think if I had that exclusion on my record, my life would have been very, very different.

“This young Irish teacher called Mr. Foley put his neck above the line and said, ‘Tim, I’m going to mentor you in how to navigate your way through this, because I see something in you.’ That for me was a sliding door on a number of different levels.

“He showed me how I could navigate powerful structures in institutions and that stayed with me for a long period of time.”

After becoming the first UK Apprentice winner, in 2005, Tim made a return to the show two years ago – this time on the other side of the boardroom table, standing in for an injured Claude Littner.

Now a permanent fixture by Lord Sugar’s side, along with Karren Brady , the dad-of-two was initially reluctant to step back into the limelight. 

“I hated being on TV and all the media that came with it when I was a contestant on the show,” he said. 

“Once it had ended I’d buried myself in business and run away from that world, so when Lord Sugar rang me and asked me to step in, I really had to think about it. 

“I had to consider the impact on my family, how social media plays a huge role in life now. It wasn’t even a thing when I did the show. 

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“The only Tiktok we worried about was the watch we had on.

“It’s a totally different world and I had to think about what the ripple effects would be on my family. 

“When I went on the show it was a purely selfish decision and that was a luxury I didn’t have this time round.”

Despite his chequered school career Tim, who is supporting The Gatsby Foundation’s T-Level campaign, was always raring to get into the world of work and land his first pay cheque. 

So, applying for The Apprentice back in 2005 seemed a natural course of action. 

Looking back, he said: “It was 100 per cent an unconventional choice when I decided to go onto The Apprentice. 

“When I went on, I didn’t have to have a business for Lord Sugar to invest in. I was competing against the others for a job with him.

“There was a ready-made business for me to run when I was selected. It was exciting. I couldn’t wait to be on it.”

Despite his initial misgivings on returning to the show, in 2023, he’s proved a huge hit with viewers for his level-headed approach.

But his kids have a concern about return to fame. “They’re worried they’re going to have to Vaseline the door so that my head gets through because I’m on the television,” he jokes.

“I can’t be anything but down to earth in my house.”

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While the show is the same in many ways, it’s unrecognisable in others – including the incredibly attractive casts of recent years, many of whom wouldn’t look out of place on Love Island. 

“I don’t think that’s a bad thing,” Tim jokingly reprimands me.

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and we certainly don’t make decisions on how they look. 

“The reality is that we have incredibly diverse candidates on our show and the very fact that some people think that they’re physically attractive – fantastic, good luck to them. 

“I know that when we’re assessing individuals, we are not waylaid by their appearance or the colour of their suits, or the flicker of their smiles.”

Guiding the next generation

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Given that he now spends a large portion of the year helping shape the next generation of business moguls, it’s no surprise that he’s turned his attention to an even younger generation – school kids.

Tim told me he felt unsupported by most of his teachers during his schooling. 

“Not everyone is suited to the sausage machine approach, which it was then,” he said. 

“Paths were relatively straightforward but that didn’t necessarily fit for me.”

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One indication of how much he struggled with the school system was when he was “kicked out” of St Bonaventure’s Catholic School, East London.

His bad behaviour wasn’t appreciated by his single mum Una, who wanted to see Tim and his two siblings do well in life.

However, the exile didn’t last long, as he is now back as their Chair of Governors.

“It’s empowering to be on the board of governors at my old school,” he said with a smile. 

“In a way, it’s put a lot of things to rest for me that I had found difficult when I went through school. Plus, it’s a civic duty. 

“Essentially, volunteers are running a five to ten million pound business. They’re responsible for recruiting teachers and for kids’ safety. 

“I hold this position in high regard, because I know the impact it has in supporting the head and his senior team in making sure the next generation of boys like me don’t fall through the cracks or get isolated.

“I don’t think there’s anything more important than investment in the next generation.”

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He’s been volunteering as a governor for nearly 14 years.

He’s partnered with The Gatsby Foundation for their Talking Futures campaign, which helps kids and parents recognise alternative options to higher education outside of university, such as T levels and apprenticeships. 

And knowing your options is something he reckons The Apprentice helps young people realise.

“The show gets boxed in as a reality programme, but really I think it’s more akin to a fly on the wall documentary” he said. 

“People are getting to witness how it really works when you want to get an angel investor like Lord Sugar or find private equity. 

“Those are things that aren’t usually caught on camera and it gives a unique insight into how people get an investment.

“I’d like to think young people will watch it and be inspired to try to have their own business.

“We know we have a large section of the audience that is under 30. They can learn good ways to do things and bad ways from the contestants, there’s ample doing both. 

“TV is a great way to get people thinking about what they could do and how.”

As a dad, Tim knows how hard it is as a parent to keep up with how education is evolving, especially with a 16-year-old son who is working out the next steps. 

This isn’t a kumbaya moment. There is actually a relatively selfish motive here.

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Thanks to The Gatsby Foundation, he and his son have an option to talk to someone about what his path could be – almost like having an education version of Lord Sugar. 

“If every young person gets to the age of 16 thinking the only options are for them is university, rather than thinking about some really high quality technical education qualifications, like T levels, like apprenticeship, like higher technical qualification then that’s remiss upon society.

“It’s bad business not informing the next generation of what’s available. 

“As a businessman, I want to make sure that these qualifications, which have been created in conjunction with business, are being promoted to the next generation of talent that are going to come and work in our organisation.”

It sounds like something Lord Sugar might want to invest in – making sure his next batch of candidates are up to his high standards. 

• High-quality technical education options, like T-levels, apprenticeships and Higher Technical Qualifications, open doors for young people. Parents can access a wide range of information and advice about education and careers by visiting the Talking Futures website at: www.talkingfutures.org.uk.

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MANCHESTER UNITED legend Roy Keane revealed he gets stopped on the streets by people who mistake him for a famous Hollywood star.

Keane, 53, is one of the greatest midfielders in the history of the game and one of the most popular pundits in TV.

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However, some still mistake the former Republic of Ireland international for someone completely different.

Keane joined former team-mate Gary Neville as well as Ian Wright, Wayne Rooney and Jill Scott in the latest edition of Stick to Football.

And the Irish great revealed sometimes people think he’s Mel Gibson – something he’s obviously not very excited about…

Keane revealed: “A couple of people called me when I’m around and walking… They called me Mel!”

Wright asked: “Mel Gibson…?”

And Keane responded: “Yeah! [They say] I thought you were Mel Gibson.

“I was like, ‘Mel Gibson is f*****g 80’!”

Keane’s fellow pundits agreed that was a compliment, especially Rooney, 39.

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Man Utd‘s record goalscorer has received a lot less flattering comparisons throughout his career.

Rooney quipped: “That’s better than Shrek anyway…”

The legendary striker has recently crossed over to management but has been struggling greatly as he was sacked twice in 2024 by Birmingham and most recently Plymouth.

Nevertheless, Wazza refuses to give up as he revealed he wants another crack at the dugout.

The England great also weighed in on the Marcus Rashford drama revealing that he watched him training by himself and felt embarrassed for him.

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A TEACHER died after she was left “traumatised” by being stripped and left naked in a police cell, an inquest heard.

Jorja Watt, 27, had been looking forward to starting a new job abroad when she was discovered dead at her friend’s home.

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The tragedy came just weeks after she had been arrested on a night out on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker.

Jorja, who had been diagnosed with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder, was “stripped and left naked in a cell”, an inquest heard.

Her mum Marie told the court she had been left “traumatised” and feared it would spell the end of her dream teaching career.

As a result, Jorja’s mental health spiralled and she began to take prescription medication in an attempt to “self-medicate”, Lancs Live reports.

Preston Coroner’s Court heard she was found unresponsive at her friend Charlie’s home on September 1 last year.

Charlie’s mum Voirrey Wilde said: “At around 1 o’clock I woke up to Charlie shouting ‘Jorja’ repeatedly.

“I knew something was wrong. I found her slumped on the sofa. Her lips were blue and she was unresponsive.”

A post mortem showed Jorja had several prescription medications in her system at the time of her death – including heroin substitute methadone.

Her cause of death was listed as multi-medication toxicity with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder listed as a contributory factor.

Recording a verdict of misadventure, Area Coroner Kate Bisset said: “I think it is right to record this is not someone who is taking drugs for a high and chasing a thrill.

“Her mental health was a real battle for her and taking medication was an attempt to win that battle.”

Marie described her daughter as “quietly spoken, intelligent and kind”.

She said that although Jorja was a “free spirit”, she had a nice flat and a job at a local college.

The sentiment was echoed by the coroner, who said: “Jorja was very much a free spirit.

“She obviously had a core of real steel in her to complete a degree over six years and maintain a job while going through these struggles and that shows a real strength of character.”

If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123.

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