Here’s what the stars have been up to in the last seven days
WORDS: ARIANA LONGSON, ANNA MATHESON.
INSIDE HARRY AND OLIVIA’S BREAK-UP
Harry Styles is back on the market! After almost two years of dating the director of his film Don’t Worry Darling, the former One Direction heartthrob, 28, has reportedly ended his relationship with Olivia Wilde, 38. At first, it was claimed to be an amicable split, with a source revealing, ‘He’s still touring and is now going abroad. She is focusing on her kids and her work in LA. It’s a very amicable decision… Right now, they have different priorities that are keeping them apart.’
Though Olivia, who shares eight-year-old son Otis and six-year-old daughter Daisy with ex-fiancé Jason Sudeikis, 47, is now reported to be struggling with the decision. Another source alleged, ‘The break has been difficult for Olivia…They have had some issues, but Olivia thought they were gonna work through it all. She is disappointed. It’s just a tricky situation.’
STRICTLY SHAKE-UP
Is Alison the new host?
With her Friday slot on This Morning alongside Dermot O’Leary being a huge hit with fans – earning her a nomination for Best Presenter at this year’s NTAs – it seems Alison Hammond could be on the fast track to being the new Queen of ITV.
But rather than taking over from Holly or Phil for the main presenting gig, a recent appearance on Strictly Come Dancing has got fans asking for Alison, 47, to join the show full time. So, should Tess Daly, 53, or Claudia Winkleman, 50 be worried?
Alison delighted viewers when she popped up to introduce the opening of the vote, with her appearance stealing the show from the regular presenters. Fans couldn’t get enough of her.
‘Felt like Alison was auditioning for Tess or Claudia’s job then,’ one penned, while another added, ‘Get Alison hired immediately.’ One simply put, ‘ALISON HAMMOND!!! I gasped so loud, she’s so iconic.’
With her bubbly personality and infectious laugh, it’s no wonder Alison was such a welcome addition to the ballroom. And a jump to the BBC wouldn’t be completely out of the blue, as Alison has been a hit on the channel’s I Can See Your Voice, as well as appearing on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. She’s got the personality, the popularity and the sparkly dresses – so should Tess and Claudia be looking over their shoulders?
DAWN’S DEATH WISH!
She’s larger than life on stage but it seems that even in death Dawn French has big plans. Talking about her funeral and final resting place, Dawn, 65 – who is in good health
