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Celebrity MasterChef spoilers follow. This week's Celebrity MasterChef (August 16) saw all five contestants fail to recreate one simple dish: the humble pancake.

Melanie Sykes has shared a gushing tribute to her Italian lover Riccardo Simionato and a wonderful trip after she reunited with him for a romantic break away in Venice.The 51 year old star is 27 years older than her beau, but the brunette beauty told fans he and the Italian people have “her heart” in an Instagram post. Following a gorgeous holiday in the Italian city, Melanie shared a snap of her taking pictures of the beautiful sea as the sun beamed down.

Tony Clay enjoyed a lavish weekend break with his "nearest and dearest" last weekend to celebrate his 30th birthday.The EastEnders actor took to Instagram to give fans an update on the fun-filled staycation, showing off the luxury penthouse suite he'd booked for the special occasion.Tony, who plays Callum Highway on the BBC1 soap, took a trip to just outside of Canterbury with a whole host of pals and his other half Olivia, where they stayed at an incredible four-star resort.The hunky actor

Joanna Page became a star in 2007 in the adored sitcom Gavin & Stacey . And while she can’t currently confirm whether the show will return she will be back on telly from tonight, as one half of Shop Well For Less?’s new presenting duo, alongside Melanie Sykes.They’re stepping into the shoes of Steph McGovern and Alex Jones, the show’s presenters since 2016.

Celebrity MasterChef returned to BBC One last night (9 August) for its 16th series, and many fans were delighted with Mark ‘Bez’ Berry’s performance on the show. The new series sees Happy Mondays percussionist Bez competing for the cooking prize against celebrities such as Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe, EastEnders actor Rita Simons, reality star Katie Price and TV presenter Melanie Sykes.

Happy Mondays percussionist Mark ‘Bez’ Berry made his debut on Celebrity MasterChef.The 16th series returned to BBC One yesterday (August 9), with Bez taking part in the competition alongside Katie Price, Rita Simons, Melanie Sykes and Johannes Radebe.Bez entertained fans with his cooking techniques on the show, as well as his pronunciation of the word “anchovies” and various phrases including “twisting my melons”.“BEZ THINKS ANCHOVIES ARE CALLED HANDKERCHIEFS.

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The Mirror that it was taken seriously. Mel said herself that she was included in the edit of the programme, giving her approval to the final cut that went out on TV.

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Melanie Sykes has revealed how she broke down in tears following a number of "insulting comments" made by Leigh Francis while in character.The TV presenter, 50, shared her experience working on the ITV game show Through The Keyhole in 2018 with his on-screen character Keith Lemon during a podcast with Lynne Franks on Saturday.The model claimed that his comedy through his character Keith Lemon "gives a voice to men in the street”, during the Frankly Speaking with Lynne Franks podcast in which she

Loose Women's Penny Lancaster and Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe will be taking part on Celebrity Masterchef this year. The BBC confirmed the line-up this morning (April 22nd), which also includes actor Joe Swash, Duncan James, former footballer Dion Dublin, reality star Meghan McKenna, comedian Munya Chawawa, Katie Price, Melanie Sykes, Bez and former EastEnders actresses Michelle Collins and Rita Simmons.

Celebrity MasterChef has announced its 2021 line-up and the rundown of hopeful cooks includes some huge names. The series will be broadcast over six weeks, with contestants tackling various cooking challenges.

Katie Price, Megan McKenna and Joe Swash battling it out in the kitchen.  The line-up was announced on Thursday, with Katie, 42, former TOWIE star Megan, 28, and Joe, 39, joining 17 other celebrities for this year's series.

Melanie Sykes is joining the 'Celebrity Masterchef' line up. The 51-year-old TV presenter is just the latest name to sign up to the BBC celebrity cooking show alongside the likes of former footballer Dion Dublin and ex-soap star Joe Swash.

MORE: Melanie Sykes leads tributes following Des O'Connor's tragic death"I feel very grateful that we were able to spend some of his last moments together (covid-safely), just the two of us, and to say what we needed to say to one another. I told him about the deep feeling of pride in my belly whenever somebody points out how similar we are, both as performers and people.

Melanie Sykes is among many friends and fans who have paid tribute to TV star Des O'Connor, after it was confirmed that he passed away following a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire.MORE: In memoriam: the celebrities who have passed away in 2020The London-born comedian and singer, who was known for Des O’Connor Tonight and Countdown, died on Saturday at the age of 88.

late Des O’Connor after it was confirmed the 88-year-old passed away.He had been admitted to hospital last week after a fall in his Buckinghamshire home and it was confirmed that he passed away peacefully in his sleep.The icon has been inundated with tributes; leading the way was his former co-host, Melanie Sykes.She hosted chat show Today With Des and Mel alongside the legendary star and shared a photograph of the pair smiling together.  A post shared by Melanie Sykes (@msmelaniesykes)She

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine  is among many friends and fans who have paid tribute to TV star Des O'Connor, after it was confirmed that he passed away following a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire.The London-born comedian and singer, who was known for Des O’Connor Tonight and Countdown, died on Saturday at the age of 88.

Melanie Sykes has reflected on her whirlwind trip to Venice where she enjoyed a six-day fling with a 23-year-old gondolier Riccardo Simionato.The presenter, 50, was seen kissing the handsome young man during the visit, with her revealing she 'was experiencing so much joy, it was difficult to actually care' who saw them.Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Melanie also encouraged her followers to embrace and appreciate  the 'happy moments in this crazy life'.Melanie penned: 'Morning strumpets.

Melanie Sykes has hit out at critics over her six-day fling with a toyboy in Venice. The TV star's whirlwind romance saw her enjoy a brief dalliance with gondolier Riccardo Simionato, 23, during her solo holiday.

gondolier in Venice.The presenter, 50, looked to be keeping her head down as best she could as she ran errands in dark shades and a casual ensemble, having left Riccardo Simionato, 23, behind her in Italy. The ex-Des And Mel host wore ripped skinny jeans and a white Tee, with a cropped cream jacket over the top, a warm scarf and heeled ankle boots.She wore a bronzing wash of make-up and allowed her raven tresses to fall loose.She was seen clutching her phone as she headed to her car, also seen

Anne Heche insists being in a same-sex relationship with Ellen DeGeneres ruined her career'There is Never a Relationship Between Stocks & The Economy: Nir KaissarBrexit: ‘It is up to the UK to decide where they want to be,’ says EU Commission VP SchinasThis cat grooming her dog best friend video will instantly calm you downRiccardo wheeled Ms Sykes's suitcase on to a water taxi that took them both to the city's Marco Polo airport, where he waved her off as she made her way to passport

Celebrity Juice frontman Keith Lemon isn't best pleased with Melanie Sykes, after the former I'm a Celebrity star and presenter suggested he had a "limited vocabulary".Although we'd expect Keith and Mel to get on like a house on fire, it transpires that Mel isn't fond of the comedy character made famous by Leigh Francis.

Frank magazine to mark her landmark birthday.

Model Melanie shot to fame as the face of the Boddingtons adverts in the 90s when it was then known as the 'Cream of Manchester.' Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereShe famously popped her head out of an ice cream van in one of the ads with a pint of bitter instead of a cone to say “do you want a flake in that love?”She was also known for asking Tarquil "are your

Former Boddingtons bitter girl Melanie Sykes is celebrating three years of being sober.