EASTENDERS has finally revealed the moment that Grant Mitchell finally returns.
Ross Kemp is set to finally make his highly-anticipated comeback as the legendary hardman in an upcoming episode.
Things are set to get worse for Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) as his mental state will reach an all time low on EastEnders.
Viewers previously tuned in to see Phil try and take his own life, but fortunately he was found by Harry (Elijah Holloway), before he lashed out at his nearest and dearest.
A concerned Sharon will convince Phil to see the doctor against his own wishes, and he will lash out yet again.
He will force her to leave number 55 Albert Square before she retreats to the Queen Vic for a drink.
At the infamous pub it’s clear that her mind is focused on Phil, despite a bit of nostalgic reminiscence with Kathy (Gillian Taylforth).
She later struggles to enjoy Honey and Billy’s joint Sten-do after her partner Teddy (Roland Manookian) pulls out all the stops.
But her concerns will prove valid when Phil disappears and she has discovered that he paid for the entire event.
Sharon will then order a search party as Phil starts to hallucinate as his mental state gets worse.
She will be left frantic in her search for Phil along with Jay, Billy and Honey after they cannot seem to find him at his Walford home.
This is as his depression will continue to get deeper as he is set to experience the symptoms of psychosis.
The hallucinations he experiences will depict scenes from the family home of the Mitchell’s back in 1985.
In the sequence, Phil will act as a bystander as he relives a pivotal moment from his adolescence.
He will also speak to characters from his past, as well as his former younger self in Walford.
This will include Jaime Winstone who is set to reprise her role as Peggy Mitchell.
Phil Mitchell, a long-running character on EastEnders, has had many storylines, including:
The actress previously played a young Dame Barbara Windsor in the BBC biopic, Babs, and she appeared in a flashback episode of the soap in 2022.
In the end, Jay (Jamie Borthwick) will manage to find Phil as Sharon wants to stage a crisis talk intervention.
Although Phil will insist he is fine, Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) will arrive back at number 55 with a visitor.
He tracked down someone who he hopes will be able to help Phil in this crucial time, none other than Grant Mitchell.
EastEnders continues on BBC One and is available to stream on iPlayer.
SAMIE Elishi looks sensational as she makes her second Love Island entrance – with her sights set on one villa hunk.
The former estate agent dons a sexy LBD with a thigh high split as she strides towards the Firepit during tonight’s explosive ITV2 episode.
Samie’s heels can be heard clattering on the boards before she announces: “You all look a bit bored.”
As Ronnie Vint jumps up, one of the All Stars lads whispers: “Samie.
“Wait what? Shut up.”
The Love Island alum continues to address the shocked bunch as she says: “Whats happening?”
After she has a natter with the bunch as a whole, Casey O’Gorman tells Luca Bish: “You and Samie were very weird around that Firepit.”
Ronnie interjected and said: “I’ll back you, you are quiet in those scenarios, but Samie.”
Luca then concedes: “The seems like a nice girl yeah.”
Casey then probes: “Second question do you think she is good looking?” before Luca agrees.
We previously reported Samie’s pledge to steal Luca before she even stepped foot inside the South Africa compound.
Stirring up the drama further after her arrival, Samie promptly refers to the secret DMs she shared with Luca in the real world.
In scenes to be aired on Love Island All Stars tonight, the pair talk about messaging one another outside the Villa.
Not pulling any punches, Samie tells the former fish seller: “I fancy you, I think you’re good looking.”
He then replies: “I think you’re good looking.”
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Samie follows up and says: “So you fancy me?” to which Luca adds: “Erm I think you’re good looking…”
Persisting with the flirting, Samie replies “What, are you scared of the word fancy?”
Luca’s show partner Grace – with whom he has been going from strength to strength – later finds out about Samie and Luca’s DM’s from Elma.
This will no doubt cause issues between the duo – yet some fans already suspect model Grace is faking her feelings.
Bombshell Samie previously shot to fame two years ago in 2023 when she starred in season nine as a bombshell.
Samie entered the villa on day 14 and placed third in the final on day 58 alongside then-boyfriend Tom Clare.
KATHRYN Thomas “looked right at home” as she showed fans around her brand new studio ahead of her new radio gig.
The Rose of Tralee host is moving to Dublin’s Q102 to host The Morning Show with Kathryn Thomas starting tomorrow morning, February 5th.
Kathryn will kick off each weekday morning with her show at 7am, on February 5, when Ryan Tubridy will take over the airwaves until 1pm.
Today, she took to her Instagram to give fans a detailed look around the newly renovated studio for the gig.
Walking into Q102’s Dublin offices, she excitedly told fans: “Ok, so you fancy a little tour of my new studio space? Come and have a look.”
Before revealing her studio, Kathryn stood outside the door and said: “The whole Q102 team have done so much work on this.”
Entering the room she made a jovial noise as she proudly showed off her sleek new studio.
Sitting at her desk, Kathryn gushed: “This is my new studio, I love it. The Morning Show with Kathryn Thomas on Dublin’s Q102. It’s bright, it’s yellow, it’s blue and fresh.
“Look at the photo, they’ve touched it up, I’m not complaining I look ten years younger. I can’t wait to get started.”
To show off her new studio, Kathryn donned a chic pink cheetah midi dress from Next.
The stunning frock’s price on their site has been slashed from its original price of €58 – down to just €24.
Kathryn captioned her post: “And…. It’s showtime! Kathryn Thomas on Q102 from February 5th! We think she looks right at home! Don’t you?”
Friends and fans raced to the popular presenter’s comment section to gush over her exciting new role.
RTE presenter Anna Daly wrote: “Looks slick Kathryn – very best of luck.”
Former telly host Mary Kennedy remarked: “Best of luck Kathryn. You’ll be brill.”
One fan said: “The excitement is emanating from you! Will tune in, best of luck.”
Shane added: “So exciting.”
Speaking about her new role, Kathryn told The Irish Sun: “I really want to give it my all, create something great and enjoy taking on this new challenge.
“Getting to put my own stamp and creative licence on this show is so exciting. I am really looking forward to working on RTE television projects in 2025 too.”
She added: “We want The Morning Show with Kathryn Thomas to be a laid back, fresh listen that will brighten up your day, no matter what side of the bed you get out of.
“Irish people are the best in the world for good chats and chinwags and there’s no-one better than the Dubs for a bit of banter. So I’m thrilled and honoured to have the opportunity to be a small but important part of people’s day.”
The evidence of the harmful effects of using plastic in our everyday lives is mounting. A disturbing new study has revealed an increase in micro- and nanoplastics in human brains, with levels 50% higher than those previously observed in 2016—equalling the size of an entire plastic spoon.
Researchers from the University of New Mexico analyzed brain samples from recent autopsies and found that plastic particles are accumulating in human tissue at an alarming rate. Since their presence has been linked to strokes, heart attacks, and other harmful effects, here's what the latest science is saying—and how you can keep yourself healthy.
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The new study, published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine, examined tissue samples from the brains, livers, and kidneys of 28 subjects who died in 2016, and compared them to those of 24 individuals who died in 2024 (all of whom lived in New Mexico).
Levels of microplastics were highest in the brain tissue, which was taken from the frontal cortex linked to thinking and reasoning. Elevated levels of microplastics were also seen in the brain and liver samples from 2024 compared to 2016.
“The concentrations we saw in the brain tissue of normal individuals were 4,800 micrograms per gram, or 0.48% by weight—the equivalent of a standard plastic spoon,” said study co-author Matthew Campen, a professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the University of New Mexico.
When comparing the brain tissue samples from previous ones taken from those who died between 1997 and 2013, the results showed microplastic contamination in the brains of Americans is increasing over time at an alarming rate.
In fact, the latest 2024 samples showed that the brain contained 7-30 times more plastic than the liver and kidneys, raising questions about whether the brain has the ability to effectively clear some of these unnatural particles. (The liver and kidneys shows some signs of flushing microplastics from their system, the study authors said.)
While the study was small, these findings are startling and suggest that "our brains today are 99.5% brain and the rest is plastic," Campen said.
Particles smaller than you can see, about 200 nanometers or less, from everyday items like plastic bags and food and drink packaging may be slipping past our blood-brain barriers by attaching to dietary fats, scientists hypothesize.
"One theory is that plastics are hitching a ride with the fats we eat, which are then delivered to the organs that really like lipids—the brain is top among those," Campen explained.
It seems no human organs are immune to these unwelcome visitors.
Previous research has found microplastics present in the heart, liver, lungs, blood vessels, and even reproductive organs of study subjects, pediatrician and biology professor Dr. Philip Landrigan, director of the Program for Global Public Health and the Common Good and the Global Observatory on Planetary Health at Boston College, told CNN.
"The biggest question is, 'OK, what are these particles doing to us?' Honestly there’s a lot we still don't know," Dr. Landrigan said. "What we do know with real certainty is that these microplastic particles are like Trojan horses—they carry with them all the thousands of chemicals that are in plastics and some of these chemicals are very bad actors."
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The new study published Monday also found three to five times more plastic fragments in the brains of 12 subjects diagnosed with dementia compared to those without the disease.
The plastic particles were found in their brain arteries, veins, and immune cells, however, study author Campen said that this cannot be confused with causation.
“It’s a little bit alarming, but remember that dementia is a disease where the blood-brain barrier and clearance mechanisms are impaired," Campen said. "We want to be very cautious in interpreting these results as the microplastics are very likely elevated because of the disease (dementia), and we do not currently suggest that microplastics could cause the disease."
Still, experts like Dr. Landrigan are stating that, while there's a lot the scientific community does not yet know about the health impacts of microplastics, there is enough evidence to suggest that these foreign objects—and the chemicals within them—are causing us harm.
"I would say we have enough information here that we need to start taking protective action," he told CNN.
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While major manufacturers have no plans to slow the rise of their plastic production, there are small but impactful steps you can take in your daily routine to reduce your use of potentially harmful plastics.
For starters, use reusable or cloth bags instead of plastic bags when shopping. Bring your own produce pouches and grocery bags whenever you're shopping for food. Buying in bulk using your own containers or bags can cut plastic packaging waste by up to 80%, research has found.
Prep and store food glass or ceramic containers. When heating up food, do not place plastic in the microwave. Transfer it to a paper or ceramic dish or bowl, then pop it in.
Use a refillable glass, ceramic, or aluminum water bottle and commit to never using bottled water again, unless it's your only option. A 2024 study found that one liter of bottled water contains an average of 240,000 plastic particles. In the same vein, ditch plastic utensils and straws, too.
When shopping for new personal care or home products, opt for brands that have sustainable and eco-friendly packaging. For instance, bar soaps, bamboo toothbrushes, and refillable cosmetics significantly reduce plastic waste.
Finally, do your part by supporting legislation that aims to reduce or ban single-use plastics and companies that are committed to sustainable, plastic-free practices.
By making these small shifts, you can shrink your own daily exposure to plastic.
THE UK has chosen a girl band to represent them at the Eurovision Song Contest.
The Sun can reveal the group Remember Monday will be flying the flag for Brits come May.
Moving away from the popular Eurodance music of recent years, Remember Monday are a country trio.
It’s a stark contrast to last year when Years and Years frontman Olly Alexander represented the UK with pop song Dizzy.
A source said: “As ever behind the scenes competition has been fierce to represent the UK.
“This year bosses have opted to shake things up and send a female trio, Remember Monday.
“The song is a stark change from Olly Alexander last year but the girls are sure to get the nation behind them.”
The British country pop trio is made up of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele.
It’s not the first time the group have found themselves in a televised singing competition.
In 2019 they took part in The Voice and caught the eye of BBC Radio 2 Breakfast host Scott Mills when they were played on the station last year.
They have also performed at a string of major UK events including Country to Country, The Long Road and Buckle and Boots.
Remember Monday have also amassed a following of 524,000 followers on TikTok alone.
This year the Eurovision Song Contest will take place in St Jakobshalle, Basel, Switzerland.
Last November Remember Monday embarked on a UK tour, a year and a half after their debut headline gig in February 2023.
Opening up about taking the leap from their normal jobs to be performers, Holly previously said: “It was now or ever, as cringy as that sounds.
“We really loved the jobs we were in and we’d worked incredibly hard to get to the places that we were in career wise, so it was a really big redicion to leave those jobs.”
Last summer the trio also supported Billy Joel and Natasha Bedingfield at British SummerTime Festival in Hyde Park.
DIAGEO has vowed to ramp up production of Guinness in Ireland after demand in the UK outstripped even the busiest St Patrick’s Day period.
The brewery’s parent firms said it “working around the clock” to increase supplies of the popular stout after a “sell-out” festive period led to shortages at British pubs.
Diageo, which also owns Johnnie Walker whisky and Gordon’s gin, said Guinness sales have seen “extraordinary” growth in recent months.
Debra Crew, chief executive of the drinks giant, said sales of Guinness across October and November were stronger than it typically sees around St Patrick’s Day, as the drink’s popularity continues to boom.
However, a raft of pubs said they faced shortages over the busy Christmas period because they were unable to meet rampant demand.
Guinness reportedly raided its security stocks in Ireland in order to help fill the gap.
There were also reports that some pubs in London rationed the amount of Guinness that drinkers could buy to ensure customers had a fair share.
Ms Crew told reporters: “It has seen extraordinary growth in Britain, particularly at a time when the wider beer market is actually declining.
“Late last year, the demand was unprecedented. It was a sell-out period for the brand.
“We are working around the clock to replenish our stock levels and are boosting those quickly.
“We are spending 200 million euro on a new factory in Kildare, in order to bring more capacity online.”
Guinness saw net sales grow by 13 per cent over the half-year to December.
It came as Diageo reiterated it is “not selling” Guinness, after reports that the group is considering a spin-off or sale deal of the historic Irish brand.
Analysts had suggested the group could get as much as 10 billion dollars (£8 billion) for the business if it sought a deal.
Meanwhile, anti-booze watchdogs say they “watched with exasperation” the amount of Guinness branding inside the Aviva stadium during Ireland’s Six Nations rugby clash with England on Saturday.
Alcohol Action Ireland accused Diageo of using the cynical tactic of brand-sharing – advertising zero alcohol products using the same branding as the real deal – to circumvent the law banning alcohol brands on the field of play.
AAI CEO Dr Sheila Gilheany said: “Pairing a healthy activity, such as sport, with an unhealthy product, such as alcohol, makes that product seem less unhealthy and more acceptable and normal.”
While Diageo declined to comment, it’s understood the company adheres strictly to all advertising laws.
The Irish Sun has contacted the Diageo for a comment.
LEOMIE Anderson is one of the UK’s leading models and she will be appearing on the thrilling show Celebrity Bear Hunt which lands on February 5, 2025.
The star made headlines in 2018 when her ex-boyfriend Harry Uzoka was fatally stabbed by a fellow model.
Harry was from Dagenham, East London and was raised by his mother, who had emigrated from Nigeria to the UK.
He served a temporary sentence in juvenile detention for robbing a cash delivery van but reportedly did well in school and was well liked in his community.
In 2010, he met with Patrick Egbon-Marshall, an agent known for matching models with fashion houses including Burberry and Alexander McQueen.
Patrick recalled that Harry was “really shy” when they met, but Harry’s modelling quickly took off.
By the age of 21, he had been named one of England’s hottest models by Paper Magazine and was walking in London Fashion Week.
He also dated Leomie Anderson, one of the UK’s leading models who regularly worked with top designer brands.
By 2018, he had risen to the top of the modelling industry.
However, on January 13 that year, Harry was stabbed to death by a fellow model named George Koh.
Koh had been arrested in his youth for drug possession and for assaulting two police officers but had eventually become a model.
Harry and Koh regularly crossed paths at shoots and were often in competition for the same roles.
A group, composed of Harry and several other black models, formed to support each other and to create better opportunities for themselves.
They named themselves Justanorm.
However, as Harry’s star continued to rise, Koh became increasingly jealous.
He claimed to have slept with Harry’s then-girlfriend Ruby Campbell which led to the pair agreeing to meet in Shepherd’s Bush, West London, for a fight.
Harry arrived with a set of barbells but was stabbed three times by Koh.
Koh was arrested, alongside his two accomplices, and was handed a life sentence with a minimum of 25 years behind bars.
Leomie took to Instagram to express her sadness at her ex-boyfriend’s death.
She said: “I’m not even ready for this and I still don’t accept it.
“He wasn’t just my ex-boyfriend, he was one of my oldest and dearest friends.
“He didn’t deserve this and I’m heartbroken.”
She added: “You are love and light and I just can’t believe this.”
Leomie will be appearing on Holly Willoughby’s Netflix series Celebrity Bear Hunt.
She will join 11 other celebrities, including Danny Cipriani and Shirley Ballas, as they try to escape SAS veteran Bear Grylls.
The thrilling new series will land on Netflix on February 5, 2025.
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