The ex-Everton player penned: 'I'm here for you Dec if you need me while Ant gets better @antanddec @ITV @itvtakeaway', alongside a light-hearted meme.
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Victoria's sister SHUTS DOWN 'affordable' boutique as the star flogs £2500 dress
Victoria's label, where prices tip £2,500 for a dress, won Brand of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in 2014
Victoria's label, where prices tip £2,500 for a dress, won Brand of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in 2014
Zayn Malik teases new music in mob-inspired trailer on Instagram... his first since he split from Gigi Hadid
The trailer is brief, showing a series of segments from what is presumed to be the 25-year-old's next single's video.
- A tale of two labels: Victoria Beckham's sister Louise SHUTS DOWN her 'affordable' suburban clothing store... a month after the star debuted SS18 collection featuring £2500 dress
- Fans flood Declan Donnelly with wishes of good luck for solo Saturday Night Takeaway... despite ITV bizarrely replacing it with Fast & Furious 5 after Ant McPartlin's drink-driving arrest
- Downcast Louise Redknapp puts on leggy display in tiny polka dot dress... amid claims her ex-husband Jamie is romancing new woman
- 'I have no religion and I'm on a fine path!' Defiant Jameela Jamil HITS BACK at Twitter follower for accusing her of being a 'bad Muslim' for her choice of clothing
- 'I'm here for you Dec if you need me': Paul Gascoigne offers to replace Ant McPartlin on Saturday Night Takeaway while the presenter returns to rehab
- 'The story continues...' Zayn Malik FINALLY teases new music in mob-inspired trailer on Instagram... his first since he split from Gigi Hadid
- Pippa Middleton looks effortlessly chic in navy coat as she enjoys low-key walk with her Cocker Spaniel and black Labrador
- TOWIE's Amber Turner parades her surgically-enhanced cleavage in VERY daring selfie... after admitting she still has feelings for ex Dan Edgar
- 'People paint me as a failure in that department': Kylie Minogue candidly expresses concern she might NEVER meet 'The One'.... a year after calling off her engagement with Joshua Sasse
- It's been a rollercoaster! Love Island's Jess Shears and Dom Lever look every inch the stylish pair as they put on a loved-up display at opening of new Alton Towers ride
- Holly Willoughby is branded 'the perfect candidate' to replace Ant McPartlin as Dec Donnelly's co-host... just months after the duo joked about her filling in during his first rehab stint
- Piece of me! Britney Spears shows off her sensational figure as she crams into the tiniest white booty shorts
- Is it too late now to say Sorry? Justin Bieber's Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon is rear-ended in LA... but the other car comes out in much worse shape
- 'That was a problem': John Cena warns fiancée Nikki Bella about his nude scenes... after THAT showy Trainwreck display
- 'Mom & Dad!' Kylie Jenner shows off new pricey sports cars for herself and Travis Scott on Snapchat... days after flaunting $1.4million Ferrari
- 'I miss that motherf***er': Amber Rose CONFIRMS split with 21 Savage as she says she still SNIFFS HIS UNDERWEAR
- 'I hope North remembers this forever': Kim Kardashian's daughter, 4, rides on Kanye West's shoulders at March for Our Lives rally
- Crazy in Love! Beyonce flashes major cleavage in VERY low-cut jumpsuit as she sits on Jay-Z's lap during photo shoot in Jamaica
- Pippa Middleton looks effortlessly chic in navy coat as she enjoys low-key walk with her Cocker Spaniel and black Labrador
- 'Is that a spaceship?' Kim Kardashian suffers an epic Photoshop fail as fans mock squashed car in Instagram snap
- 'I felt stuck': Chris Hemsworth argued with Avengers Infinity War writers after they 'reinvented' Thor against his will for the upcoming sequel
- It takes two! Makeup-free Mila Kunis cuts casual figure in cardigan coat and leggings as she shops for bathtub with husband Ashton Kutcher
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THE BIG PICTURES
Pippa Middleton looks chic in navy coat as she enjoys low-key walk with her Cocker Spaniel and black Labrador
The younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, 34, looked effortlessly chic with Cocker Spaniel Rafa and her husband's black Labrador.
Alexandra Burke is a casual figure in a grey jumper and distressed jeans as she steps out in London
The 29-year-old singer showcased her off-duty style in a loose-fitting grey jumper underneath a black quilted jacket.
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- Love Island's Jess Shears and Dom Lever look every inch the stylish pair as they put on a loved-up display at opening of new Alton Towers ride
- Paul Gascoigne offers to replace Ant McPartlin on Saturday Night Takeaway while the presenter returns to rehab
- 'I have no religion and I'm on a fine path!' Defiant Jameela Jamil HITS BACK at Twitter follower for accusing her of being a 'bad Muslim' for her choice of clothing
- Fans flood Dec Donnelly with good luck wishes for solo Saturday Night Takeaway... despite ITV replacing it with Fast & Furious
- Downcast Louise Redknapp puts on leggy display in tiny polka dot dress... amid claims her ex-husband Jamie is romancing new woman
- Radiant in rainbow! Rochelle Humes cuts a casual figure in a brightly-coloured jumper as she heads to her radio show
- Mary Portas discusses feeling comfortable going out without make-up and empowering women to reject fashion 'codes'
- Holly Hagan displays her eye-popping posterior in TINY yellow bikini during a romantic getaway with footballer beau Jacob Blyth
- 'Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?': Fans mock Professor Green as he channels his inner Eminem with new peroxide blond hair do
- Off-duty beauty! Alexandra Burke cuts a casual figure in a loose-fitting grey jumper and distressed jeans as she steps out in London
- 'Childbirth was traumatic': Stacey Solomon shares unrecognisable DECADE old snap as she reflects on 72-hour labour with son Zachary
NEWS AND GOSSIP AROUND THE
- Nick Knowles makes rare public appearance with his three-year-old son Edward as he takes him to a farm in St Albans... after defending his £349,000 BBC salary
- Elton John, 70, gets a taste of the life of leisure as he enjoys a day out in Rome with husband David Furnish and beloved sons Elijah and Zachary
- Spice Girls star Emma Bunton catches the eye in her burgundy coat as she joins Emma Willis at fun-filled The World of Dinosaurs launch
- Beaming Jorgie Porter swaps her glamorous gowns for a sporty black hoodie and leggings as she takes on Tough Mudder
- TOWIE's James 'Arg' Argent declares his love to Gemma Collins with the help of a mariachi band as he FINALLY asks her to be his girlfriend
- Mollie King rocks the double denim trend as she shows off her impeccable pins in thigh-skimming mini skirt while heading to work in London
- Make-up free Sienna Miller nails casual chic in jeans and a beanie as she treats daughter Marlowe, five, to an ice cream during low-key NYC outing
- Victoria Beckham's sister Louise SHUTS DOWN her clothing store... a month after the star debuted SS18 collection featuring £2500 dress
- Younes Bendjima parties at Delilah as Kourtney Kardashian enjoys dinner with Kylie and Kendall Jenner... after they re-follow each other on Instagram
- Cosy in the Caribbean! Jeremy Kyle, 52, and former nanny fiancée Vicky Burton, 36, hold hands as they return to Barbados for sunny getaway
- Friends of Stephanie Davis, 25, deny she's dating So Solid Crew rapper Harvey, 38... hours after they share snaps from a cosy weekend away
WORLD TO BROWSE AT A GLANCE!
- Maya Jama laughs off split rumours as she parties with boyfriend Stormzy... as he denies class A drug claims after posting video
- Zayn Malik looks forlorn as he shows off his new blond hair and heavily-inked torso at his plush Miami villa... days after revealing split from Gigi Hadid
- Katie Price's ex-husband Alex Reid leaves hospital in wheelchair after having a double hip operation following 300 fights Leaving hospital
- Pippa Middleton looks effortlessly chic in navy coat as she enjoys low-key walk with her Cocker Spaniel and black Labrador Royal ruff
- Holly Willoughby is branded 'the perfect candidate' to replace Ant McPartlin as Dec Donnelly's co-host... just months after the duo joked about her
- Bikini-clad Megan McKenna continues to display her phenomenal figure as she joins buff beau Mike Thalassitis in romantic stroll on Barbados beach
- Love Island star Chyna Ellis shows off her gym-honed stomach in scanty crop top as she enjoys energetic workout in leafy park
- Sheridan Smith sports an edgy leather jacket and skull-embellished scarf as she steps out for London night out The 36-year-old appeared in good spirits
- The couple that dress together... Joaquin Phoenix, 43, and Rooney Mara, 32, sport identical ensembles as they head out for a dinner date in LA
- Sports Relief 2018: Zoe Ball breaks down in tears as it's revealed she raised £1.2m for charity... after 350-mile bike ride in honour of boyfriend Billy Yates
- Catherine Tyldesley flashes a glimpse of her toned stomach in a clingy crop top and flirty red skirt for Shayne Ward's leaving bash in Manchester
ALL THE HOTTEST
- Start your engines! Justin Bieber flashes smile as he rocks flashy outfit for coffee run... but appears to run red light just hours after car accident
- 'The future': Liev Schreiber holds hands with sons Alex, 10, and Sam, 9, at March For Our Lives rally in NYC
- Star support: George and Amal Clooney bundle up against the cold to join the March For Our Lives rally in Washington D.C.
- 'We are fighting for change!' Ariana Grande puts on moving performance in thigh-high boots and statement top at March For Our Lives rally
- 'We stand in solidarity with the survivors': Kim Kardashian West proudly joins March for Our Lives rally in Washington D.C. with husband Kanye West
- Wakanda forever! Black Panther becomes highest-grossing superhero movie of ALL TIME in North America after five weekends at top of box office
- 'I'm attracted to you!': Megan Fox says date nights are 'essential' to marriage with Brian Austin Green as they 'remind you why you like the person'
- Sing it! Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus put on stellar show of support as they lead the stars performing at March For Our Lives protest
- Bumping around just nicely! Pregnant Candice Swanepoel cloaks growing torso in flowing white dress during stroll in NYC
- On duty with the kids! Keri Russell walks daughter Willa... as Matthew Rhys picks up diapers for son Sam Family outing
- Puppy love! Joanna Krupa shows of her impeccable figure in off-the-shoulder top and ripped denim leggings as she enjoys lunch date with pet pooch
- To Sir (and Rumi) with love: Jay-Z files to trademark 'the twins' for his luxury champagne brand
UNITED STATES SHOWBIZ
- Crazy in Love! Beyonce flashes major cleavage in VERY low-cut jumpsuit as she sits on Jay-Z's lap during photo shoot in Jamaica Soaking up the sun
- Cool couple! Justin Timberlake bundles up in sophisticated black pea coat as he braves chilly NYC with wife Jessica Biel
- Frasier star John Mahoney 'leaves behind $5 million-plus estate with 38 potential beneficiaries'
- It takes two! Makeup-free Mila Kunis cuts casual figure in cardigan coat and leggings as she shops for bathtub with Ashton Kutcher
- Is it too late now to say Sorry? Justin Bieber's Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon is rear-ended in LA... but the other car comes out in much worse shape
- Big Brother vets Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd announce they are expecting a second child
- Denim darling! Demi Lovato looks stylish in a long-line jean jacket before taking the stage at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia
- Ruff life! Mariah Carey and Khloe Kardashian lead the celebs showing off their littlest pals on National Puppy Day
- Date night! Daryl Hannah rocks black leather jacket for Paradox premiere in New York with beau Neil Young Cute couple
- Nicky Hilton sports grey blazer for dinner at Mr Chow... after modeling with her daughter Lily Mommy+Me fashion collaboration on display
- Ladies of the law! Jessica Alba shows off her badge and gun as an LAPD detective while filming Bad Boys spinoff series with Gabrielle Union
- Kim Kardashian reaches settlement with SnapLight after the phone case company demanded $100million for 'patent infringement' Selfie queen
GOSSIP - DIRECT FROM LA
- Megan Fox dons $48 Frederick's of Hollywood teddy for her lingerie launch at Forever 21 Stylish 31-year-old mother-of-three
- Amber Rose DELETES all photos and unfollows everyone on Instagram two days after her five-year-old son was shamed for liking Taylor Swift
- Phil Lord and Christopher Miller to receive exec producer credits on Solo: A Star Wars story after leaving over 'creative differences'
- 'I miss that motherf***er': Amber Rose CONFIRMS split with 21 Savage as she says she still SNIFFS HIS UNDERWEAR Appeared on the radio
- Too busy to sue! Kylie Jenner drops out of the Kardashian lawsuit against Blac Chyna despite having her house 'trashed' by former stripper
- Girl time! Kendall Jenner grabs lunch in Beverly Hills with Hailey Baldwin...after being seen out with her sisters for a 'little dinner party'
- Piece of me! Britney Spears shows off her sensational figure as she crams into the tiniest white shorts In the best shape of her life right now
- 'Words can't express how incredible this woman was': Colton Haynes shares touching tribute as he announces his mother Dana has died
- 'Mom & Dad!' Kylie Jenner shows off new pricey sports cars for herself and Travis Scott on Snapchat... days after flaunting $1.4million Ferrari
- Roseanne Barr dons patchwork skirt as tribute to her ABC sitcom at Burbank premiere... after flipping off Kimmel 65-year-old actress
- Employee at Kanye West's company 'had to be airlifted from hospital after heavy equipment fell on his foot which took SEVEN people to lift'
- 'That was a problem': John Cena warns fiancée Nikki Bella about his nude scenes... after THAT showy Trainwreck display Close couple
SOAP BOX
- EastEnders SPOILER: Mel Owen takes son Hunter to visit late dad Steve's grave... as Tamzin Outhwaite films emotional first scenes with newcomer Charlie Winters
- Emmerdale SPOILER: Viewers bereft as Lawrence and Chrissie White are instantly KILLED in horror car crash while comatose Rebecca is left fighting for her life
- Hollyoaks SPOILER: It's your other (Footballer's) Wife! Luke's estranged spouse Scarlett arrives to sabotage his wedding plans... as Susie Amy makes long-awaited debut alongside former fictional husband Gary Lucy
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Soulboy Sam Smith needs to send his spirit soaring: ADRIAN THRILLS reviews the opening night of the singer's tour
Sam Smith is a stickler for planning. 'We've worked on this show for a year and been in rehearsals for two months,' he said as he opened his first arena tour at the Sheffield Arena on Tuesday.
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- Sting's The Last Ship about the decline of shipbuilding in his home town of Wallsend on Tyneside which veers on to the rocks of Leftie schmaltz
- QUENTIN LETTS reviews the souped-up, groovy-tuned, modern-dress Macbeth starring Christopher Eccleston as the blood-spattered thane
- A first-class ticket to nostalgia town: QUENTIN LETTS watches an imaginative stage adaptation of 1945 film Brief Encounter
- Ooh Betty! I've given 'em a right old giggle: QUENTIN LETTS watches Joe Pasquale in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
- Childish and gory, is this a shambles I see before me? QUENTIN LETTS' first night review of Rory Kinnear as Macbeth
- Swept away by a lush Scandi saga: QUENTIN LETTS reviews Fanny & Alexander
Celebrity travel stories
- Making a big impression on Rory Bremner
- Lucy Verasamy on a girls break to Burma
- Ben Fogle falls for the Azores
- Rochelle and Marvin head for the Maldives
- Sian Lloyd on Kangaroo Island
- Stoke plans Robbie Williams tourist route
- From Corrie to Canada: A whirlwind Ontario tour
- Simon Reeve: 'Guidebooks aren't bibles'
- Checking In with Nadia Sawalha
- Piers Morgan takes his boys Down Under
- Sesame treat! Michelle Heaton goes to Jamaica
- Strictly Kos: James and Ola in Greece
- Paint me! Lisa Snowdon safaris in Kenya
LATEST ALBUM RELEASES
Scroll through for the latest new album releases
THE WANDERING HEARTS
Wild Silence (Decca)
Theres an appealing rawness to this debut. A male-female quartet with a folk-rock penchant, their harmonies will elicit comparisons with Fleetwood Mac, but the acoustic instrumentation looks more to country, with Fire And Water a lively hoedown and Burning Bridges a nostalgic ballad.
★★★
Wild Silence (Decca)
Theres an appealing rawness to this debut. A male-female quartet with a folk-rock penchant, their harmonies will elicit comparisons with Fleetwood Mac, but the acoustic instrumentation looks more to country, with Fire And Water a lively hoedown and Burning Bridges a nostalgic ballad.
★★★
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Fifty Shades Freed (Island)
The final instalment of the film trilogy has yielded an uneven but entertaining soundtrack. It mixes new material from stars such as Sia and Dua Lipa with pop newcomers. The most intriguing inclusions come from emerging Californian singers Kiana Ledé, Sabrina Claudio and Julia Michaels, who steal the show.
★★★★
Fifty Shades Freed (Island)
The final instalment of the film trilogy has yielded an uneven but entertaining soundtrack. It mixes new material from stars such as Sia and Dua Lipa with pop newcomers. The most intriguing inclusions come from emerging Californian singers Kiana Ledé, Sabrina Claudio and Julia Michaels, who steal the show.
★★★★
THE SKIDS
Burning Cities (No Bad)
Scottish punk pioneers The Skids show a real sense of urgency on this bracing comeback, their first album in 37 years. They race through the first ten songs without pausing for breath, slowing the pace only on the atmospheric closer Desert Dust. Singer Richard Jobson is a galvanising presence, while Bruce Watson wisely avoids trying to emulate the angular guitar sounds of the late Stuart Adamson. With the band now back on tour, this is a distinguished return
★★★★
Burning Cities (No Bad)
Scottish punk pioneers The Skids show a real sense of urgency on this bracing comeback, their first album in 37 years. They race through the first ten songs without pausing for breath, slowing the pace only on the atmospheric closer Desert Dust. Singer Richard Jobson is a galvanising presence, while Bruce Watson wisely avoids trying to emulate the angular guitar sounds of the late Stuart Adamson. With the band now back on tour, this is a distinguished return
★★★★
THE ROLLING STONES
On Air (Polydor)
'Our policy is to produce an authentic Chicago R&B; sound, said the Stones to the BBC in 1963, and these early radio sessions are steeped in the blues. With Brian Jones on superb slide guitar, they tackle Bo Diddley and Muddy Waters, making On Air a distant cousin to last years Blue & Lonesome. The rough and ready originals also catch the ear, including Satisfaction and a forceful The Spider And The Fly. >★★★★
On Air (Polydor)
'Our policy is to produce an authentic Chicago R&B; sound, said the Stones to the BBC in 1963, and these early radio sessions are steeped in the blues. With Brian Jones on superb slide guitar, they tackle Bo Diddley and Muddy Waters, making On Air a distant cousin to last years Blue & Lonesome. The rough and ready originals also catch the ear, including Satisfaction and a forceful The Spider And The Fly. >★★★★
JEFF LYNNES ELO
Wembley Or Bust (Sony)
Recorded at Wembley Stadium in June, this CD/ DVD celebrates ELOs flawless blend of pop and classical. Rockaria has some suitably operatic flourishes, while the overblown 10538 Overture was the template for Oasiss Be Here Now. Lynne is more of a craftsman than he is a showman, but its hard to resist the melodic sweep of Mr Blue Sky, Xanadu and the Traveling Wilburys Handle With Care.
★★★
Wembley Or Bust (Sony)
Recorded at Wembley Stadium in June, this CD/ DVD celebrates ELOs flawless blend of pop and classical. Rockaria has some suitably operatic flourishes, while the overblown 10538 Overture was the template for Oasiss Be Here Now. Lynne is more of a craftsman than he is a showman, but its hard to resist the melodic sweep of Mr Blue Sky, Xanadu and the Traveling Wilburys Handle With Care.
★★★
FOY VANCE
Live In London (Gingerbread Man)
Mentored by Elton John and Ed Sheeran, the Irish singer-songwriter is in excellent voice on this solo show at Londons Union Chapel. He spends as much time talking as singing, but the simple setting suits his informal approach. He augments Van Morrison-like originals with piano and ukulele and adds rambling anecdotes to a cover of Tom Pettys Free Fallin>★★★
Live In London (Gingerbread Man)
Mentored by Elton John and Ed Sheeran, the Irish singer-songwriter is in excellent voice on this solo show at Londons Union Chapel. He spends as much time talking as singing, but the simple setting suits his informal approach. He augments Van Morrison-like originals with piano and ukulele and adds rambling anecdotes to a cover of Tom Pettys Free Fallin>★★★
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