Table of contents for Issue 1372 in Heat

There's one golden rule when it comes to wedding-guest etiquette: avoid causing drama at all costs. So pity poor Victoria Beckham, who, sources say, is feeling ‘physically sick with nerves’ after finding out she could come face-to-face with estranged son Brooklyn at Holly Ramsay's upcoming nuptials to Adam Peaty. According to an insider, Holly revealed the shock news during her recent hen do, leaving Posh ‘terrified’. We're told, ‘Vic has been a nervous wreck since Holly dropped her bombshell. She was trying to relax and enjoy the hen weekend, but that all went out the window after Holly told her Brooklyn had RSVP'd yes. It really knocked the wind out of her. Vic never actually asked Holly if Brooklyn was coming, as she just assumed he wouldn't, given the current…

It might all be smiles in the jungle between Kelly Brook and hosts Ant & Dec, but the trio actually have a less-than-happy history that goes back to 2009, when Kelly briefly joined the judging panel of Britain's Got Talent. Simon Cowell brought the then-30 year old in to shake up the show with a four-judge panel, but swiftly axed her. Officially, her departure was blamed on the new format being too complex, but Kelly publicly accused Ant & Dec of playing a role in her dismissal. ‘The people at ITV were telling me that I had upset Ant & Dec. They had never been anything but pleasant to my face but, clearly, they didn't want me on the show,’ she said. Dec referenced the awkward situation in his memoir,…

LEAH MARIE TYRER It's safe to say that Leah Marie Tyrer's been at the centre of a fair bit of drama on the latest series of Married At First Sight, thanks to her turbulent union with Leigh Harris. They were at odds from the moment they said ‘I do’, rowing over Leah ‘flirting’ with fellow bride Leisha Lightbody. And it seems the drama isn't just on-screen. Here, Leah, 35, tells us about what really happens when the cameras stop, and how many times she got told off by producers… This series of MAFS UK has been wild – what's it like filming for the show? It's intense, but it's fun, too, because every single day is different. I like to meditate, but I couldn't do any of that because filming…

‘I'm happy for Pete’ From Nickelodeon sweetheart to global superstar, A riana Grande has been on our TV screens and playlists for 15 years. Within that time, the singer has had a string of highly publicised relationships – and she doesn't shy away from discussing difficult chapters of her life, crediting therapy with ‘saving’ her. Now, as the world gears up for the release of the highly anticipated Wicked: For Good, the 32 year old is back in her sparkly pink heels as Glinda, and she's not quite ready to kiss her wand goodbye just yet. Here, A riana – who's rumoured to be on the rocks with her Wicked co-star boyfriend of two years, Ethan Slater – chats to heat about the magic of the role, the roller coaster of…

Sequins, spray tans and sparkles may make Strictly Come Dancing a TV spectacle, but behind the glitz and the glamour, it's the show-stopping dance routines that captivate audiences and leave them wanting more. And while contestants are required to perform the compulsory ballroom and Latin dances, the pairings get the opportunity to veer away from these traditional routines with the freestyle Couple's Choice and the final show dance. HIP-HOP YOU DON'T STOP The man responsible for those funky routines is award-winning choreographer Tommy Franzen, who joined Strictly in 2018 when the street and commercial dance genres were introduced. The So You Think You Can Dance alum, whose impressive credits include Everyone's Talking About Jamie and Burlesque The Musical, has created some of the most iconic routines in Strictly's hall of…

Black Forest gateau Serves 12 Takes 1hr 40min, plus cooling 6 eggs 275g soft light brown sugar 1tsp vanilla extract 125g plain flour 50g cocoa powder 150g unsalted butter, melted FOR THE FILLING 265g cherries, stoned ⅔tbsp cornflour 50ml kirsch 50g caster sugar FOR THE DECORATION 800ml double cream 75g icing sugar 150–200g dark chocolate, grated using a box grater 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C and line three 20cm round cake tins with baking paper. 2 Add the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract to a bowl and whisk for 5 min or so until doubled in volume and super mousse-like. Add the flour and cocoa powder and fold through carefully. Pour in the melted butter and fold again. Divide evenly between the tins and bake for 20–25min. Cool…

How does Season 5 start differently from previous seasons? Ross Duffer: I think what's unique about this season is that it starts a little bit in chaos. We usually set up their normal life, and then we introduce the supernatural element. But in this case, this season is sprinting from the start. Matt Duffer: Yeah, and nothing in Hawkins is normal any more. The town is under military quarantine and there are Big Brother cameras everywhere. What else is happening in Hawkins at the start of the season? Matt: The official government story is there was this massive earthquake in Hawkins and it released these toxic chemicals. They have to keep everyone under quarantine. But as we know, there's a supernatural element, and these Gates to another dimension were opened…

ITV1, SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER, 7PM This entertaining series offers a fresh twist on the trusted celebs-get-paidtogo-on-holiday format. Three connected stars are whisked abroad with Jet2holidays to compete over who can create the best day itinerary that reflects their tastes and will crucially earn them votes from their fellow holiday makers. First up, I'm A Celeb jungle mates Oti Mabuse, Dean McCullough and Barry McGuigan travel to the Algarve where activities include off-road biking, watching the sun set on a catamaran and, er, razor clam fishing. The real highlights are hearing them chatting about their past experiences and watching them get out of their comfort zones.…

This important new four-part fact-based drama series is based on the shocking true story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British-Iranian citizen who was imprisoned by the Iranian state for six years, and her husband Richard Ratcliffe, who tirelessly fought for her release. Nazanin is played by Narges Rashidi (Gangs Of London), who is of Iranian heritage, while Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid's Tale), stars as Richard. The series is written by Stephen Butchard (This City Is Ours), and it's directed by BAFTA award-winner Philippa Lowthorpe (The Crown). THE SHOCKING TRUTH The series, which was filmed on location in Greece and the UK, is based on a forthcoming book, A Yard Of Sky, written by the Ratcliffes, and it explores Nazanin and Richard's ordeal as it captured the world's attention. It all started…

BBC2, SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER, 8PM For comedian and Strictly champion Chris McCausland, technology has changed his life. Having a condition called retinitis pigmentosa meant Chris started losing his eyesight from birth and eventually became blind in his twenties. Now, in this one-off docu, tech junkie Chris – who studied software engineering at university – wants to explore the future of technology. From robots and driverless cars to AI and the advances in smart glasses, Chris is excited to learn about it all. He also visits Silicon Valley to talk to the experts developing technology that could once again totally transform his life.…

EASTENDERS PUSH COMES TO SHOVE So, who is Jasmine? It's been heavily signposted ever since her arrival on the Square that she has an ulterior motive for moving into the area, and her more-than-casual interest in Cindy suggests that she may be the reason. Noticing her suspicious behaviour, the Beale women decide to delve into her hidden past, but when she finds out they've been talking to her mum, Jasmine sees red and shoves Cindy down the stairs! Oscar finds her unconscious, leaving the smitten lad in a dilemma. CORRIE THREE'S A CROWD We've been itching for Becky to go full-on soap villain, and it seems our patience has been rewarded when she starts stalking an innocent schoolgirl in an attempt to gain the upper hand over Costello. But for…

WONDERFULLY WICKED The best promo for Wicked and Wicked: For Good is undoubtedly Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's love of the original musical. When Ariana sobbed her way through a rendition of For Good accompanied by Stephen Schwartz himself in Wicked: One Wonderful Night (Sky Max/NOW), we immediately started looking up screening times for our local cinema. JINGLE ALL THE WAY We're loving the return of Bullseye (ITV1) to our screens! Freddie Flintoff is a phenomenal host, and has great chemistry with Richard Ashdown and Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler. One small complaint – could they not get the full rights to the original jingle? This 2025 version of the intro was far too short. RUNNING WILD Oh, to be a wild dog lazing in the mud all day, only rising…

CERT 15, 135 minutes, in cinemas 28 November STARRING: Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, Merritt Wever DIRECTOR: David Michod THE PLOT: West Virginia, the late 1980s. Life isn't great for coal miner's daughter Christy Salters (Sweeney), and her family disapproves of her same-sex relationship. Her horizons expand when she enters the boxing ring, catching the eye of manager James Martin (Foster), who becomes her husband. WHAT'S RIGHT WITH IT? The life story of Christy Martin – credited with getting women's boxing taken seriously in the US – makes for compelling drama. WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT? The relationship with the abusive and violent Martin is wellrealised, but there is a familiarity to this story of coercive control. VERDICT: Sweeney joins this year's Oscars conversation as a woman who takes a tough road…

Meghan Markle quit her job as an actress when she became engaged to Prince Harry in 2017, so many were shocked by her sudden decision to return to the profession. Last week, the Duchess of Sussex – who is best known for her seven-year role as Rachel Zane in the legal drama Suits – walked onto the set of new comedy film Close Personal Friends. Also starring Brie Larson, Lily Collins, Jack Quaid and Henry Golding, it's reported Meghan, 44, will play herself in the cameo role. But the film only seems to be the start of Meghan's re-entrance into Hollywood, which is said to be causing tension with Harry, 41. An insider tells heat, ‘Harry's saying he's happy for Meghan, but there's no denying this poses problems for their…

Kate Ferdinand has been left unimpressed after husband Rio all but confirmed his decision to move his family to Dubai was because of UK tax. Now, we're told the former TOWIE star is worried his controversial comments have made them look ‘greedy’ – and her ‘completely unrelatable’. ‘Kate was mortified by Rio's comments,’ an insider tells heat. ‘She's worried it makes them look like they are putting money first, especially as two of Rio's children haven't gone with them, which has been really hard for Kate. It's not as if they had a poor life in the UK, but Rio resented paying that much money in tax and not getting any thing in return. He saw an opportunity where he could earn a lot more.’ Earlier this month, Rio, 47,…

BABY! Amy Hart & Sam Rason Great news for Amy, who's expecting her second baby with husband Sam, after two ‘heartbreaking’ miscarriages. The Love Island star, 32, said, ‘A new family chapter begins in 2026.’ ENGAGED! Tom Rosenthal & Gabrielle Sky Congrats to Friday Night Dinner and Plebs star Tom, who's engaged to his long-term girlfriend Gabrielle, nine months after they welcomed daughter Simi. SECOND CHANCE! Kady McDermott & Henry Simmons Love Island's Kady is back with her millionaire ex Henry, despite ‘catching him cheating with two women at once’. And it's serious – the reality star, 30, has moved to Dubai with the 26 year old.…

There's nothing we find more fascinating than an unlikely celebrity friendship. But one bromance has been brewing for a quarter of a century – and just culminated in King Charles giving David Beckham a knighthood! Who would have thought when Sir David and wife Victoria (now Lady VB to you) first met Charles back in 2000, it would have led to this? Here, we delve into why the pair may have hit it off… COUNTRY LIVING Back in 2016, Posh and Becks snapped up a £6million Cotswolds estate and Becks’ obsession with the rural life began. Discussing his love of all things pastoral when he recently guest edited Country Life magazine – which Charles also guest edited in 2013 and 2018 – David said spending time outside of the city…

Head for the hills The ultimate way to soak up Scotland's wild side? Hit the road in a campervan. It's easy on the wallet and gives you full freedom to camp under the stars, go off the beaten track and really get close to nature. We spent four nights in our Roadsurfer campervan, doing a round trip from Livingston, near Edinburgh. After the tranquil sights of Loch Lomond, we reached Glencoe – the dramatic, rugged gateway to the Highlands. Towering peaks surround you, drawing hikers and climbers from all over the world. We parked up for the night near the Lagangarbh Hut – aka the Wee White House – watching the sunset drench the valley in golden light. Pure wow. Roam untamed beaches Scotland's coastline is nothing short of jaw-dropping.…

The first two series of this award-winning natural history programme focused on dinosaurs and were so convincing in their portrayal of a cornucopia of prehistoric beasties and their behaviour that they came across as realistically as if we were watching, say, Planet Earth. The episodes were even narrated by Sir David Attenborough to add to the extraordinary impact of the whole exercise, and the show became a big hit for Apple TV. Now, here's a third season, but this time the focus moves forward by a massive jump in time to the Ice Age, which proves to be just as spectacular as those previous series. COOKING UP A STORM The new series, this time narrated by actor Tom Hiddleston, begins with an astonishingly convincing portrayal of woolly mammoths trying to…

BBC1, SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER, 6.35PM Of all the dates in the Strictly calendar, *whisper it* Blackpool is our least favourite, but we know how much it means to the judges, pros and celebrity dancers so we'll stop being curmudgeons. Plus, this Strictly school trip is all the more significant this year, as it is the last one that Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly will oversee. Blub. Fingers crossed they mark the occasion by letting down their hair (fringe) at the local Blackpool night spots. But before they do, there's serious business to attend to: the couples must give their all to inch ever closer to that Glitterball trophy.…

How familiar were you with these events before this project? I was aware of the story when it hit the headlines, and certainly when Richard went on hunger strike, but not the full story. Through my research, filming, and since completing the project, I found those details particularly striking. I think it's vital that those details are revealed in the way both writer Stephen Butchard and director Philippa Lowthorpe have managed to do through this drama. What did you learn from telling this story? The big learning for me is waking up to the notion that innocent people – and in this case, an innocent person carrying dual nationality – could be subject to State hostage-taking. What we're not aware of are the behind-the-scenes events and issues that can have,…

CHANNEL 4, MONDAY 24 NOVEMBER, 5PM As reality prizes go, this one is pretty epic. Six couples, all looking for a new start and challenge, will battle is out to win a five-bedroom B&B in the heart of rural France. Over two weeks of heats, airing each weekday, competitors are tasked with running French B&Bs for real guests. Testing their hospitality and business skills to see if they have what it takes are judges Andrew John and Brennan Street from New Life In The Sun, Eva Lenin from AA Media, and Nicola Crosse from Sawday's. First ep issues include dust, a lack of bed linen, and towel swans.…

SKY WITNESS/NOW, MONDAY 24 NOVEMBER, 9PM This latest attempt to use and update the Sherlock Holmes stories and character created by Arthur Conan Doyle doesn't actually feature Holmes. Instead, it stars Morris Chestnut (Reasonable Doubt) as Dr John Watson, and it's set six months after the death of his friend and partner Sherlock Holmes at the hands of his fiendish nemesis Moriarty (Randall Park). Watson decides to resume his medical career and open the Holmes Clinic for Diagnostic Medicine at the University Hospital of Pittsburgh,’ dedicated to treating rare disorders. Yes, it's a bit like House meets Elementary as Watson moves from solving crimes to solving medical mysteries.…

THE BEAST IN ME (Netflix, now streaming) Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys go head-to-head in this gripping drama about an author whose new neighbour might be a psycho killer. MICHAEL MCINTYRE'S THE WHEEL (BBC1, Saturday, 8.05pm) This week's celeb experts include Clare Balding on rivers, Zoe Ball on Glastonbury, Tommy Fury on fast food, and Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks on Greek mythology! DADDY ISSUES (BBC1/BBC3, Friday, 9.35pm) The lovely comedy starring Aimee Lou Wood as a new mother grappling with her embarrassing dad, played brilliantly by David Morrissey, is back for series two.…

CERT PG, 137 mins, in cinemas 21 November STARRING: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh DIRECTOR: Jon M Chu THE PLOT: The concluding chapter of Jon M Chu's two-film adaptation of Wicked sees Elphaba (Erivo) demonised as the Wicked Witch of the West, while former best pal Glinda the Good (Grande) is promoted as a public figure by scheming duo the Wizard of Oz (Goldblum) and Madame Morrible (Yeoh). But what should handsome Prince Fiyero (Bailey) do: take the easy path and marry Glinda, or risk it all and join Elphaba in her fight for animal rights? WHAT'S RIGHT/ WRONG WITH IT? The second half of the Wicked stage show benefits from a moredramatic storyline after a first part that's heavy on set-up – and we…

TRAIN DREAMS NETFLIX, 21 NOVEMBER Joel Edgerton stars as Robert, a logger and railroad worker in early 20th Century America. He's working on the railway being built to traverse the whole country, which means he has to spend long periods of time away from his wife (Felicity Jones), and their baby. The film traces his life from his orphan origins to his challenging adult years. It sounds grim, but it's enthralling. THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND DVD/BLU-RAY, OUT NOW The great Tim Key plays an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on an island, and decides to reunite folk duo McGywer Mortimer (Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan) for a private performance. Soon, tensions rise between the former bandmates, who were also lovers. The result is an absolute delight from beginning…

She signed up for I'm A Celebrity… at the last minute, but Kelly Brook's decision appears to have been the right one – with the 45-year-old model proving an instant hit. And despite previously insisting she'd never enter the jungle, Kelly revealed she agreed to take on the challenge after she and husband Jeremy Parisi, 40, appeared on Celebrity Race Across The World last year. ‘Since I've been with my husband, we've done a few things that I've surprised myself by,’ Kelly said ahead of her jungle stint. ‘We did Race Across The World and I ran the London Marathon this year – two things I never thought I had in me.’ And while the radio host – who married Italian actor and model Jeremy in 2022 – admitted that…

Alan Carr is a man in demand right now. After being crowned winner of Celebrity Traitors earlier this month, the comedian has been inundated with offers – and is even being touted as the next host of Strictly Come Dancing. ‘Yes, my name's in the hat. I don't know how serious it is, but it would be an honour to fill those shoes,’ Alan, 49, tells heat. ‘But I don't know if I could do it justice. You saw me sweating in the castle as a Traitor, so can you imagine me doing live telly with millions of people watching? It's a lot of pressure. If your cha-cha-cha is a bit shit, I've got no poker face!’ Luckily for Alan, he'll have the lady he could be replacing on speed…

With their romance hotting up – so much so there are rumours of a secret engagement – Jennifer A niston is ready to take the next step in her relationship with Jim Curtis by moving to New York. However, insiders tell heat that the LA-based Morning Show star is worried about how relocating to the other side of the country could impact her beloved pups, Lord Chesterfield, a Labrador retriever, and Schnauzer mix Clyde. Our insider says, ‘Jen has been spending a lot of time in New York lately, where Jim is based, and her plan is to get a place there and do the bi-coastal thing. The only issue is all the back and forth, and New York itself is not exactly dog friendly,’ we're told. ‘It's really stressful,…

While most us are probably snoozing off our roast, Dermot O'Leary is spending his Sunday evenings hosting four hours of live TV on Channel 5. Granted, a lot of his time on NFL Big Game Night is spent watching a particular match between two of the American Football teams playing each other that week, but if any thing, that only adds to the stress, because Dermot has to be ready to chat every time the US coverage cuts to ads. Which happens a lot. On top of that, there are myriad elements for Dermot to juggle, such as overseeing the fun physical games between fans competing to win a trip to the US, plus an array of celeb guests. And yet he somehow makes it look effortless. You could say…

It's been three-and-ahalf years since the fourth season aired. But now, finally, the last chapters in the Stranger Things story are ready to be unleashed. We're not getting them all in one go, though. Instead, Netflix is making a big triple-whammy of an event for the climactic season. It starts on 26 November, when the first four episodes arrive, followed by three more on Christmas Day, before the featurelength Finale is revealed on New Year's Eve. As for the details of the final season of what has been one of Netflix's biggest hits, created by the genius Duffer Brothers (see Q&A, right), here's what we know… WHERE WE ARE Season five picks up the story in the autumn of 1987, when the town of Hawkins is recovering from the opening…

DISNEY+, WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER Thirty years after the classic eight-part series documentary exploring the life and times of The Beatles, as told by the band themselves, this is a newly restored and re-edited version of the series, which also includes a new ninth episode featuring previously unreleased footage of Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr during the creation of the original 1995 Anthology project. The series explores the extraordinary history of the band from their early days in Liverpool to the game-changing pop culture phenomenon of Beatlemania and their subsequent global superstardom. The restoration was done by a team of specialists from Peter Jackson's company who worked on his three Get Back films in 2021. As for the new episode, it features footage of Paul, George and Ringo sitting…

THE DOG HOUSE AT CHRISTMAS CHANNEL 4, FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER, 8PM In this early Christmas special, the wonderful team at Woodgreen Pets Charity try to find homes for Luna the labradoodle and Chico the American bulldog. THE MARTIN LEWIS MONEY SHOW ITV1, THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM A special episode of the money guru's show in which he'll provide a full analysis of this year's Budget, details of which are announced on 26 November. START UP ITVX, SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER ITVX has acquired this impressive scripted drama starring Martin Freeman and Adam Brody, which explores the launch of GenCoin, a revolutionary idea for an unregulated digital currency.…

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC/DISNEY+, MONDAY 24 NOV, 9PM In this highly emotional one-off documentary, superstar actor Chris embarks on a motorcycle journey across Australia with his dad Craig, who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's, to try to rekindle memories and strengthen their father/son bond, while also exploring ways of protecting brain health. Along the way, the duo visit people and places from their shared past, from Melbourne's suburbs to the expanses of Australia's Northern Territories, to explore the effectiveness of social connection. Chris himself has filmed much of the adventure, while being guided by Dr Suraj Samtani, a dementia specialist and clinical psychologist at the University of New South Wales Centre for Healthy Brain Aging.…

CERT 15, 104 minutes, in cinemas 21 November STARRING: Benedict Cumberbatch, Richard Boxall, Henry Boxall DIRECTOR: Dylan Southern THE PLOT: After his wife dies, unnamed graphic novelist Dad (Cumberbatch) tries – and fails – to hold it together for the sake of his young sons (Richard and Henry Boxall). Then a giant crow (voice of David Thewlis) moves into the family home. WHAT'S RIGHT WITH IT? This inventive adaptation of Max Porter's 2015 novella Grief Is The Thing With Feathers sees Benedict fully commit as a man on the edge. WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT? Although the film's perspective shifts across chapters Dad, Crow, Boys and The Demon, the spiral of psychosis can get a tad repetitive. VERDICT: A powerful and moving family drama, but it's hard to imagine audiences flocking.…

UNDERBELLY BOULEVARD SOHO, LONDON, UNTIL 10 JAN An original mix of circus spectacular, comedy and immersive house party, this unique show is taking place in London's glittering Soho this festive season. Each night, one lucky audience member is in the spotlight as they take on the role of Sophie, the unexpected guest of honour in a party that spirals into total chaos, complete with circus shenanigans featuring highly skilled performances from Cirque du Soleil, La Clique, and The 7 Fingers. This means no two nights are the same, but audiences do know they can expect full-on acrobatics, big surprises, and a soundtrack of ‘90s and early noughties bangers to transport you back to the dancefloors, bedrooms, and kitchen raves of house parties gone by. For tickets, go to underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/sophies-surprise-party.…

GOODBYE JUNE Kate Winslet makes her directorial debut with this festive comedy drama set during a family's build-up to Christmas when an unexpected turn in their mother's health throws four adult siblings and their difficult father into chaos. It stars Toni Collette, Helen Mirren, Timothy Spall, Stephen Merchant, Johnny Flynn and Winslet. In cinemas 12 December, on Netflix 24 December. TINSEL TOWN Kiefer Sutherland plays Bradley Mack, a Hollywood action star whose iconic action franchise is suddenly cancelled. He heads to England to rebuild his image as a serious actor on the West End, but instead, his agent sends him to star in a small town's production of Cinderella. Also stars Rebel Wilson, Danny Dyer and Mawaan Rizwan. Sky Cinema, 5 December. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Written by playwright Levi Holloway and…