Sally Lindsay is best known for her role as Shelley Unwin in Coronation Street. But the 50-year-old actor from Manchester is set to make waves with her new Channel 5 drama, Love Rat.
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Stephen Merchant, known for his comedic brilliance and towering height, has become a household name both on and off screen. With a reported net worth of £26.6 million, he's cemented his status as the UK's richest comedian, surpassing industry heavyweights like Peter Kay and Ricky Gervais.
But how did he achieve such remarkable success, and what's the story behind his personal life? Stephen's rise to fame began with the groundbreaking sitcom The Office, which he co-wrote with his friend Ricky Gervais.
The show, released in July 2001, catapulted him into the spotlight, followed by the equally acclaimed series Extras four years later. He has also appeared in shows like The Outlaws, where he played sad divorcee lawyer Greg, and Life's Too Short, however Stephen's income comes mainly from his numerous TV production businesses, with his main company, SJJM LTD, worth over £25 million in assets, accelerating by £3million between 2021 and 2022.
Despite his lucrative ventures, Stephen remains grounded, recalling humble beginnings and rejecting notions of extravagant spending. In a candid interview with The Telegraph in 2010, he said: “I remember going to a party once at someone's house and they had a pool.
I thought, ''These people must be Richard Branson!'" He added: “There is this weird idea that you get a bit of money or success and suddenly your life is endlessly being carried around in a sedan chair just throwing caviar away. It isn't.” While fame and fortune often go hand in hand, Stephen has expressed a longing to return to anonymity, reminiscing about the freedom of creative expression unburdened by expectations.
Sally Lindsay is best known for her role as Shelley Unwin in Coronation Street. But the 50-year-old actor from Manchester is set to make waves with her new Channel 5 drama, Love Rat.
Louis Walsh is currently a housemate in the latest edition of Celebrity Big Brother. Before heading into the house, the 71 year old's appearance on the show quickly made headlines. Especially because it was widely reported that he'd be reuniting on TV with his old X Factor co star, Sharon Osbourne, for the first time in seven years.
Entrepreneur and podcaster Steven Bartlett has become a familiar face on our screens over the years. He made his mark after dropping out of Manchester Metropolitan University to co-found marketing company Social Chain at just 21 years old.
Lauren Simon is taking part in the reboot of Celebrity Big Brother, joining the likes of Ekin-Su, Sharon Osbourne and Kate Middleton's uncle Gary Goldsmith. Over the next few weeks, we'll watch celebs navigate their new relationships, take on tricky house tasks and drop some juicy Diary Room confessions, with Lauren being no stranger to sharing her personal life.
Louis Walsh, a familiar face on our TV screens for over three decades, is well-known in Ireland and the UK. But despite his fame, not much is known about his private life. However, we might learn more about the 71 year old during his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house which kicked off on Monday, 4 March.
Jenny Newby is one of the most popular stars of Gogglebox, where she stars alongside her best pal, Lee Riley, as they delight fans every Friday night. Jenny and Lee joined the Channel 4 show in 2014, and have been entertaining fans ever since with their hilarious commentary and chemistry together as they watch the week's TV highlights. The hilarious pair film the series inside Lee's holiday caravan in Holderness, Yorkshire.
Kate Middleton's uncle, Gary Goldsmith, is reportedly set to appear on Celebrity Big Brother, alongside the likes of Sharon Osborne, Louis Walsh and Fern Britton. While the 58 year old has at times been a controversial or divisive figure, Carole Middleton's younger brother will be a popular signing who may be expected to offer a unique view of his royal connections. A source revealed: "He’s made it clear he will talk about everything and anything, and he’s pretty outspoken when it comes to Harry and Meghan.
For the first time since 2018, a whole new host of celebrities are set to swap their day-to-day lives for the Celebrity Big Brother house. Kickstarting on Monday, 4 March, famous faces including Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh and Fern Britton have all reportedly signed up for the show. Among those stars allegedly set to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house is Bradley Riches.The 22 year old actor, perhaps best known for his appearance in Netflix’s Heartstopper, where he played James McEwan.
Olly Alexander, known for his role in the pop band Years and Years, shot to further fame for his brilliant performance as Ritchie Tozer in the Channel 4 drama It's A Sin. In another exciting turn in his career, Olly confirmed that he will be representing Great Britain at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, showcasing his impressive vocal talents.The talented singer and actor, 33, will appear on The Graham Norton Show on Friday, 1 March to discuss the upcoming career milestone and perform his Eurovision song Dizzy. Graham himself has been a TV commentator for annual Eurovision completion since 2009, so the pair will no doubt have a lot to talk about.
Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan's life is very different to her soap character's, when the cameras stop rolling. She's been playing the fiery Daisy Midgeley on our screens for three years, but off screen, Charlotte – who was recently in tears after a fan's heartwarming gesture – leads a much calmer life. Daisy's turbulent journey on Coronation Street since her arrival in 2020 has seen her becoming step-daughter to the Rovers Return's landlady, Jenny Connor, and finding love with school teacher Daniel Osbourne, whose wife tragically passed away from cancer after giving birth to their son.
Julian Miles Holland, better known as Jools Holland, has kept us all entertained with his music and his popular New Year's Eve annual Hootenanny show, as well as his fun personality. Jools became famous after starting his career as a session musician and he was a founding member of the British pop band Squeeze. With his musical background, the BBC star, 66, has given a platform to loads of talent from Adele, David Bowie and Missy Elliot just to name a few.
Actor Ewen MacIntosh, who starred as Keith Bishop, in the UK's version of The Office, sadly passed away earlier this week.The late actor was known for being rather private and had rarely posted on social media in the years before his passing. One rare photo, which he shared on X, formerly Twitter, in 2022, showed that he had been hospitalised, and was on an IV drip, although he did not reveal the cause of this. At the time he wrote: "Bad times for me I'm afraid chums.
Welsh actor Ewen MacIntosh, who starred in the UK's version of The Office, has died aged 50.The comedian played 'Big Keith' Bishop, the oddball character who worked in the accounting section, in the Ricky Gervais show which aired from 2001 to 2003.Talent management company JustRight Management posted a heartfelt message on X announcing his passing, saying: "With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh. His family thank all who supported him, especially Willow Green Care Home.There will be a private cremation for family & close friends soon & a celebratory memorial later in the year." The star previously shared his trips to hospital amid mysterious health issues. He posted on X - formerly known as Twitter - in February 2022 and shared a picture of himself in a hospital bed, hooked up to some machinery.
Ewen MacIntosh, who portrayed “Big Keith” on the UK version of The Office, has sadly passed away at the age of 50.
Ricky Gervais honored his former co-star via X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday.“Extremely sad news. The very funny and very lovely Ewen Macintosh, known to many as ‘Big Keith’ from The Office, has passed away,” Gervais, 62 wrote. “An absolute original.
Ricky Gervais has led tributes to The Office star Ewen MacIntosh who has died aged 50.
Alex Ritman Actor and comedian Ewen MacIntosh, best known for playing Keith Bishop in Ricky Gervais’ original U.K. series of “The Office,” has died. He was 50.
The Office, has died at the age of 50.The news was confirmed by his management in a statement: “With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh.“His family thank all who supported him, especially Willow Green Care Home.”The Office’s creator and star Ricky Gervais also posted a tribute to McIntosh, saying: “Extremely sad news. The very funny and very lovely Ewen Macintosh, known to many as ‘Big Keith’ from The Office, has passed away.
Actor and comedian Ewen MacIntosh, best known for playing Keith in The Office, has died aged 50.
Welsh actor Ewen MacIntosh, who starred in the UK's version of The Office, has died aged 50.The comedian played Keith Bishop, the slightly oddball character who worked in the accounting section, in the Ricky Gervais show which aired from 2001 to 2003.Talent management company JustRight Management posted a heartfelt message on X announcing his passing: "With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh. His family thank all who supported him, especially Willow Green Care Home.There will be a private cremation for family & close friends soon & a celebratory memorial later in the year." His friend and former colleague Ricky Gervais also sent his condolences, describing Ewen as "very funny and very lovely". "Extremely sad news," he wrote on X.