7 h. ago This Week in History: A royal divorce, a $50bn fraud, and tragedy on Christmas Island

From power struggles to global crises, explore how major events between 15 and 21 December were captured on The Independent’s front pages

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43 h. ago Paddy McGuinness and Christine to spend Christmas together – despite divorcing

Former Top Gear presenter and Phoenix Nights star Paddy McGuinness will spend Christmas with his ex-wife Christine, following the finalisation of their divorce in 2024

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44 h. ago Christine & me will spend Christmas together for the kids we’re lucky our house has a nice vibe, says Paddy McGuinness

TELLY presenter Paddy McGuinness has revealed he and estranged wife Christine still spend Christmas together for the sake of their three children. The pair, who announced their split in 2022 after 11 years of marriage, still live together in the family home. But in an exclusive chat with The Sun on Sunday, Paddy said: “I...

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4 d. ago David Walliams' lonely life after being 'cancelled' as he spends Christmas without son

Comedian David Walliams will be spending Christmas apart from his son following his divorce from Lara Stone a decade ago, which was followed by his struggles after leaving BGT

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4 d. ago Peter Kay makes Paddy McGuinness dig in update on beloved sitcom reboot

Peter Kay made a cheeky dig at Paddy McGuinness whilst delivering an update on the possible return of Phoenix Nights.

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5 d. ago Peter Kay roasts Paddy McGuinness as he teases Phoenix Nights movie reboot

The Channel 4 sitcom, which aired between 2001 and 2002, made Kay a household name

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6 d. ago Paddy McGuinness quits show as he admits making 'difficult decisions'

The 52-year-old presenter has confirmed the 'sad' news

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6 d. ago Paddy McGuinness replaced as host of hit TV show after shock departure

Even though Channel 4 have commissioned a third series of one of their TV shows, Paddy McGuinness will not be returning with it, as he has decided to quit the show

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6 d. ago Paddy McGuinness steps down from hosting popular Channel 4 show

Paddy McGuinness is stepping down from hosting Tempting Fortune's next series.

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6 d. ago Paddy McGuinness quits Channel 4 show saying 'I had to make some difficult choices'

Top Gear star Paddy McGuinness has announced he will not be hosting the next series of Channel 4's reality show Tempting Fortune due to other commitments and enjoying more family time

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6 d. ago Paddy McGuinness quits as host of popular show 'I will be sad to leave'

It has been confirmed that Paddy McGuinness will not return to host the third series of Channel 4's Tempting Fortune

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8 d. ago Eamonn Holmes wishes estranged wife Ruth Langsford 'all the best' in Christmas peace offering after she revealed she's in therapy amid their divorce battle

The TV presenters, who had been together for 27 years but married for 14, ended their relationship in June 2024.

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1 week ago Gwen Stefani’s Christmas plans shed light on Blake Shelton marriage after divorce rumours

Gwen Stefani has shared details of her Christmas plans after rumours swirled about her marriage to Blake Shelton.

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2 w. ago Peter Kay reveals he turned down Netflix's request for the rights to Phoenix Nights because they wanted to put a trigger warning on it

The comedian, 52, created the series as a spin-off from an iconic episode of his show That Peter Kay Thing and starred himself and Paddy McGuinness.

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3 w. ago Paddy McGuinness issues touching tribute to 'Manchester legend' Gary 'Mani' Mounfield

The Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist died this week aged 63

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3 w. ago Line of Duty: Zoe Ball and Paddy McGuinness lead celebrity meltdown over series return

The hit BBC police drama will return with Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar

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4 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing odds: Will Paddy McGuinness replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman?

Pair have announced they will be leaving BBC dance competition at end of current series

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4 w. ago Strictly mutiny as BBC boss backs Paddy McGuinness to be the new Claudia Winkleman

It's claimed one of Strictly's most senior bosses has put forward Paddy McGuinness to replace Claudia Winkleman on Strictly after she announced she was quitting

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4 w. ago BBC boss backs Paddy McGuinness to be new Strictly presenter after claiming he would be a 'perfect fit' to replace Claudia Winkleman

It's claimed one of Strictly's most senior bosses has put forward Paddy McGuinness to replace Claudia Winkleman on Strictly after she announced she was quitting

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