BBC hit drama The Split returning after two years off-air with James Bond star

Back in March, reports emerged that Aaron Taylor Johnson had landed the coveted role of James Bond in the upcoming 007 movie.

Viewers were shocked at a throwback picture of Susanna Reid during a segment of Good Morning Britain on Tuesday 15 May when she revealed her acting background.The presenter was interviewing Casualty star Derek Thompson when she opened up about her television beginnings as an actress. Susanna starred in Channel 4’s The Price in 1985 - making Susanna just 13 years old at the time. Ed Balls was particularly intrigued and asked Derek: “Could she have been a star of the stage or the screen rather than television?” Derek looked momentarily confused before confirming: “We all thought you were going to be a star.” As Susanna went on to explain more about her time on television, she dropped the bomb that Succession’s Dame Harriet Walter played her mum.

Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney has reportedly split from her co-star boyfriend after two years together. Elle, 21, and Liam Scholes, 21, are understood to have called it quits, leaving their friends and family shocked. The actress has played Amy Barlow on Corrie since 2010, with Liam briefly playing Eli Higginson on the Cobbles for six episodes in 2021.The pair had appeared besotted by each other, even celebrating Christmas 2023 together as they shared a snap of them cuddling next to the tree.

Golf star Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from his wife of seven years, Erica Stoll.

Casualty star Derek Thompson has opened up about his exit from the BBC soap after 38 years as Charlie Fairhead - and he's hinted that there's more to his departure than meets the eye.The actor, 76, stopped by Good Morning Britain on Tuesday to chat about his new role in detective drama Blue Lights. When asked by host Susanna Reid why he left Casualty after nearly four decades, Derek hesitantly replied: "That's all rather confused." After being pressed on the matter, he added: "It's confused in that there is a truth and the truth has been rather garnished.

Martin Freeman is much-loved as the star of BBC TV series The Responder, where he plays Chris Carson, an urgent response officer on the beat in Liverpool. His co-stars in the gritty drama include Adelayo Adedayo as Rachel and MyAnna Buring as Chris' wife Kate Carson – plus viewers will recognise Josh Finan as Marco from his role in Netflix's smash hit Baby Reindeer. But Martin reportedly hasn't always got along with all his co-stars.

The official page of the Netherlands' Songfestival, which sends acts to Eurovision Song Contest, has finally broken its silence on Dutch act Joost Klein's disqualification.They revealed that the incident leading to Joost's disqualification involved him being filmed despite his repeated objections.The statement from the Netherlands' Songfestival also mentioned that Dutch radio and television broadcaster AVROTROS found Joost Klein's disqualification "disproportionate". Detailing why Eurovision officials have barred Joost from participating in Saturday's final, the statement read: "An incident occurred after last Thursday's performance.

As sci-fi fans around the world excitedly countdown the final few hours until Doctor Who returns to our screens, all eyes will be on Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa as he becomes the fifteenth iteration of the world renowned Time Lord. Joined by new companion Millie Gibson in the role of Ruby Sunday, the dynamic duo will be exploring the universe - both time and space - while coming face to face with some of their most formidable foes yet. But while Ncuti is new to the role, show runner Russell T Davies was so impressed by his performance he even revealed that he believes the star may be destined to join another global franchise in the coming years! In an interview to promote the new series, Russell opened up about what made him choose Gatwa for the role and where he thinks the star will end up.

The 1% Club was taken off air this weekend following the sad news that contestant Steven Wong passed away shortly after filming the ITV game show.The programme, which is hosted by comedian Lee Mack, had to pause its broadcast after the tragic event. Steven, who nearly snagged a role in the iconic Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom as a child, didn't get to see his episode when the hit show aired last Saturday.The show sees 100 hopefuls compete for a whopping £100,000 prize by answering questions that only 1% of people can get right.

Maya Rudolph has been hiding in a Saturday Night Live closet for 17 years and is now ready to come out and host the show.

Fans for Eamonn Holmes have called for him to be the “new James Bond” after he posted a mysterious photo on Instagram. The GB news presenter shared a black-and-white image of himself looking pensively straight at the camera.

K.J. Yossman Abi Morgan’s compulsive legal drama “The Split” is set to return for a two-part special. “The Split” is focused on high-powered divorce attorney Hannah Defoe and her family.

The final season may have concluded in 2022 but the BBC isn’t letting go of legal drama The Split just yet, with a Barcelona-set special greenlit three months after a Manchester spin off.

Grant Gustin is opening up about his career.

BBC News fans were treated to a glimpse of a very familiar face on Tuesday when Karin Giannone returned to Broadcasting House after a year away from our screens.The 50 year old reporter shared the news that she would be returning in the coming days on social media, as she posted a photograph from the iconic BBC newsroom while rehearsing for her on-screen return. In the image, Karin smiled for the camera while posing on crutches in a chic blue blazer and white camisole, which she accessorised with a simple necklace, gold watch and complimentary stud earrings.

Coronation Street has revealed that there may be heartbreak on the cards in more ways than one next week. Starting with poor Roy Cropper who is still behind bars awaiting trial after being charged with the murder of Lauren Bolton following her sudden disappearance.

James Bond in an “elaborate prank”.In a new interview with The Guardian, the comedian said that he thinks “it would be very cool” to be named as the iconic secret agent.When asked if he would like to star in a Hollywood movie, like his colleague James Acaster in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the stand-up comic responded: “It would be very cool if I was named the next James Bond, because the collective meltdown it would inspire in a section of the British press would be so profoundly hilarious that I almost think Barbara Broccoli should do it as a prank.”Kumar added: “They’ve made enough money from the franchise, why not make the next casting of James Bond an elaborate prank?”This follows recent rumoured developments in the casting of 007, after Daniel Craig stepped down from the role in 2021 with No Time To Die.It was reported last month that Kick-Ass and Tenet star Aaron Taylor-Johnson had been offered the role by production studio EON Productions, who were awaiting his response. Taylor-Johnson has neither confirmed nor denied the rumour.Kumar took the opportunity to throw a jokey remark at Acaster in his response, adding: “I think it’s a longer journey obviously to imagine me as a spy than it is to Acaster as a Ghostbuster because, let’s face it, the guy is a fucking nerd.”Elsewhere in the interview, Kumar opened up about some of the best and worst advice he has received in his career.He explained how he was “once given some pretty horrendous advice by a comedy agent,” sharing: “They told me I should do a broad, racist Indian accent in an audition.

Karol G is taking a break from her successful tour to spend some quality time with her family. The Colombian singer is known for always being surrounded by her loved ones, especially her mom and dad, who have been there from the early stages of her career, and now with her incredible achievements.Karol G breaks into tears after legendary Chilean singer Myriam Hernández surprises her backstageFeid and Karol G are the biggest winners at the Latin American Music Awards: The full list of winnerShakira says monogamy is a utopia, and opens up about love: ‘I just haven’t been that lucky’While visiting Buenos Aires, Argentina, the singer was photographed enjoying her time in the country, despite her short time there.

More than 160,000 parents have signed a petition to be able to take their kids out of school during term time.

Catherine Tyldesley and Shayne Ward will be returning for two more series of The Good Ship Murder, it has been confirmed. Shayne, 38, and, Catherine 40 previously played star-crossed lovers Aidan Connor and Eva Price on Coronation Street, and fans of the pair will get to see them on screens again as they reprise their roles on The Good Ship Murder, with Catherine playing First Officer Kate Woods, and Shayne portraying former detective Jack Grayling.