Benidorm star unrecognisable 11 years after ITV debut and is now loved up with co-star

Outnumbered star Ramona Marquez, who played Karen Brockman on the hilarious BBC comedy show, looked unrecognisable as she delighted fans with a stunning new bikini picture.The now 22-year-old rose to fame on the popular BBC sitcom, playing the adorable and sassy Karen, after joining the cast at the age of six. Now years later, the talented actress is all grown up, having gone on to study Mandarin and Spanish at the University of Manchester.

Dumped Love Island star George Fensom has revealed that he's returned to regular working life, just weeks after he was dumped from the villa. George, 24, sparked controversy ahead of his time in the villa after he was branded a "cheat" and a "narcissist" by his ex-girlfriend, a claim he has since denied.

British pop-rock band The 1975 has been banned from performing in Malaysia a day after the band’s frontman Matty Healy slammed the country’s anti-LGBTQ laws and then kissed his bandmate, bassist Ross MacDonald.  The country, where homosexuality is illegal, also canceled the remainder of the Good Vibes Festival Saturday, which was supposed to run the rest of the weekend with several other acts.  "There will be no compromise against any party that challenges, disparages and violates Malaysian laws," Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said in a statement, according to Reuters.   He added, "never touch on the sensitivities of the community, especially those that are against the traditions and values ​​of the local culture."  The Good Vibes Festival said in a statement they "deeply regret" the cancelation of the festival due to the "controversial conduct and remarks made by UK artist Matty Healy from the band 1975."  The statement added that Malaysia’s Ministry of Communication has "underlined its unwavering stance against any parties that challenge, ridicule, or contravene Malaysian laws."           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Good Vibes Festival (@goodvibesfest) A government committee also clarified that The 1975 has been banned from the country.  "I do not see the point of inviting The 1975 to a country and then telling us who we can have sex with," Healy said in a lengthy onstage speech Friday, saying they had considered canceling but didn’t want to disappoint their fans.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag This Morning’s presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary were forced to make an apology to viewers on Tuesday 18 July after their guest swore live on TV, however fans loved it. During the news segment of the show, Scottish presenter Isla Traquair hopped onto the sofa to discuss the “UK’s favourite cocktail”, and drink the alcoholic beverage on air.

Taylor Swift‘s ‘Eras Tour’ hit Denver this week – watch her debut ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ track ‘Timeless’ live below.At the first of two gigs in the city on Friday night (July 14), she played two rarities in the ‘surprise’ segment of the show.After giving a debut to ‘Timeless’, one of a host of ‘from the vault’ tracks released as part of her latest re-recording project this week, she also then played debut album cut ‘Picture To Burn’ for the first time in 13 years.‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ also features collaborations with Fall Out Boy and Paramore’s Hayley Williams.Watch the live debuts and rare performances from the first Denver ‘Eras Tour’ show below.Swift will bring her highly praised ‘Eras’ tour to international venues following extensive shows across North America. The UK and Europe leg of the tour kicks off on May 9, 2024 in Paris and wraps on August 17, 2024 in London.Last week the singer announced the addition of 14 new ‘Eras’ tour dates in the UK and EU, with Paramore serving as support.

The widow of Dame Barbara Windsor has confirmed that he's found love with another actress three years of the EastEnders star's death. Scott Mitchell is said to have gone official with Tanya Franks, who also starred in the BBC One soap, on holiday this month in Greece.

Three years after her death, Barbara Windsor's husband Scott Mitchell has found love again. The 60-year-old widower is believed to have fallen for fellow EastEnders star Tanya Franks, 55, who played Rainie Cross in the BBC show, reports the Mirror.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Amanda Holden wowed in pink as she and her daughter Hollie walked the pink carpet at the UK premiere for Barbie on Wednesday night. The Britain's Got Talent judge, 52, stunned in a hot pink mini dress that featured dramatic shoulder pads and gloved sleeves, over which she sported a lavish ring. She paired these with a pink clutch purse and strappy heels.

Amber Heard has found her peace after moving to Europe.

Remembered for her role as Olivia Trevanion, Amanda Holden's on-screen daughter in the beloved TV show Wild at Heart, Rafaella Hutchinson has come a long way since her early acting days.The talented actress, daughter of actress Sally George and City Fund manager Chris Hutchinson, captured the hearts of viewers with her compelling performances from 2006 to 2008. The popular ITV drama captivated audiences for a span of seven series and a finale special, airing from 2006 to 2012.

Matt Healy brought his famous dad and Benidorm star Tim with him to TRNSMT festival.

For writer-director Naqqash Khalid, questions are more important than answers and this premise is something the academic-turned-filmmaker explores heavily in his debut film In Camera, which recently premiered at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The bold film, which opened to positive reviews after it screened in the fest’s Proxima section last week, is the first feature to come out of the 2019 iFeatures slate, the low-budget Creative UK scheme from the UK’s BFI Film Fund and BBC Film. 

A witness to the attack on Britney Spears in Las Vegas is now speaking out.

Kingsley Ben-Adir is really jamming now.

One year on since terrifying the Britain's Got Talent judges, the true identity of The Witch has finally been revealed to viewers.The act reached the semi-finals of the show's 15th series in 2022 and captivated not only viewers but also Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon. And the real person behind the scary mask has now been revealed by magician Marc Spellman.

Good Morning Britain star Nick Dixon has been forced to hit back after being accused of 'breaking the law' while appearing live on the latest edition of the show.

Coronation Street's Daisy Midgeley star Charlotte Jordan has sent fans wild as she attended Lytham Festival in Lancashire with co-star Sally Ann Matthews, who plays Jenny Connor. Taking to Instagram, the actress, 28, posted a "recent roundup", which included snaps from the event, the recent British Soap Awards and TRIC Awards.

Former Love Island star Zara Holland has tied the knot in a beautiful Greek ceremony, seven years after her famous stint on the smash hit dating show.The former Miss Great Britain, 27, married fiancé Elliott Love in Greece after he popped the question on a getaway to Dubai last January. At the time of their engagement, a friend of the couple told The Sun the reality star was "over the moon".The pair reportedly celebrated their engagement in February 2022 in a bash with family and friends.Their pal told the publication at the time: "Zara is over the moon, the couple are smitten with each other and are already planning a stunning wedding. "They’re ready to make a commitment and are looking forward to their future together.” Zara confirmed news of their nuptials on social media on 3 July, sharing a stunning picture of her and her new husband kissing.

Taylor Swift‘s ‘Cruel Summer’ has re-entered the Top 40 of the UK singles charts four years after its release.The song was released on Swift’s 2019 LP ‘Lover‘, but never formally released as a single somewhat due to the outbreak of the COVID pandemic.After a rise in streams after the start of Swift’s ‘Eras’ tour, where she played ‘Cruel Summer’ live for the first time, it was then released as an official single by her label this month.After the re-release, ‘Cruel Summer’ has shot up the charts and now sits at Number 12, passing its original peak of Number 27 from 2019, per BBC News.At a recent ‘Eras’ tour show, Swift thanked fans for their streams of ‘Cruel Summer’, which had led the label to release it as a single.Swift told fans at Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium that the song was her “pride and joy” and her “favourite” off her 2019 album.“The weirdest, most magical thing is happening,” Swift said from the ‘Eras‘ tour stage [via Billboard]. “It’s never happened to me in the whole time I’ve ever been doing this.“‘Cruel Summer’ is a song, I just played it a second ago.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have cut their final ties with the United Kingdom!