GBBO: Peter reveals why he’s ‘GLAD’ he was rejected from the show two years ago

The highly anticipated semi-final of The Great British Bake Off is just around the corner, with the amateur bakers battling it out to make the top three. Peter, Hermine, Laura and Dave remain in the competition, with all four hoping to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith and gain a spot in the grand … Read more

Wes Nelson glad he swerved working with X Factor boss Simon Cowell

Wes Nelson is glad he swerved working with X Factor boss Simon Cowell after enjoying shock success as a singer. The former Love Island star, 22, told MailOnline the record contract offered to the winner of X Factor: Celebrity last year ‘doesn’t compare’ to his current deal with Universal. In an exclusive interview, Wes, whose … Read more

David Walliams was glad to learn none of his ancestors were ‘horrible like Jack Whitehall’s’

David Walliams has said he was relieved to learn he didn’t have any ‘horrible’ ancestors while filming Who Do You Think You Are? The comedian-turned-children’s author compared his experience to that of fellow TV star Jack Whitehall, who appeared on the BBC series last year. ‘I’m glad there weren’t any “baddies” in my family, because … Read more

Hugh Jackman glad to be spending more time with his children in lockdown

‘It’s re-calibrated what is important’: Hugh Jackman says the silver lining of the COVID-19 pandemic has been spending more time with his children By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:05 BST, 25 August 2020 | Updated: 01:12 BST, 25 August 2020 Hugh Jackman has been self-isolating in New York with his wife, Deborra-lee … Read more

Britain’s first black TV journalist, 79, says she’s GLAD she was the victim of racism

The first black journalist on British television says she’s ‘glad’ she was the victim of racism because she believes it has helped future generations.  Barbara Blake Hannah, 79, made her television debut in 1968, however was let go from her job at Thames TV after bosses refused to renew her contract, and justified it with appalling racist … Read more

Shaun Bailey glad his Jamaican grandfather did not live to see rioters’ thuggery

The statue of Winston Churchill was daubed with graffiti during the Black Lives Matter protests in London During the darkest days of the Second World War, my grandfather volunteered to leave his home in Jamaica to put on a uniform and join the British army and the fight to eradicate Nazism and intolerance from Europe. … Read more

Scarface put on dialysis after battling coronavirus: ‘Glad to be alive’

US rapper Scarface ‘glad to be alive’ as he’s put on dialysis after battling coronavirus (Picture: Getty Images) Scarface has revealed he’s ‘glad to be alive’ as he’s put on dialysis after battling coronavirus. Last month, the Houston rap star was rushed to hospital where he tested positive for Covid-19. And now, after resting up … Read more

Man who lost partner to secondary breast cancer is ‘glad’ she died before coronavirus pandemic hit

A man who lost his partner to secondary breast cancer told how he is ‘glad’ she died before the coronavirus pandemic.  Gary Powell, 54, from Bradford, revealed he is experiencing the complexities of grieving in isolation after his partner Tina Hudson, aged 54, died in Bradford hospice on 12 February following a long battle with … Read more

I’m glad I stayed in Wuhan – says British teacher who stayed in the Chinese city

I’m glad I stayed in Wuhan – I’m out of lockdown and you’re still stuck in it, says British teacher who stayed in the Chinese city where coronavirus originated Chris Hill, 38, didn’t fly back to the UK because he didn’t want to leave his family  He spent 76 days in lockdown in Wuhan but … Read more