Table of contents for Issue 1393 in Heat

They've been living it up on a sun-drenched family getaway in Miami, making the most of their £60million waterfront mansion in the glamorous coastal city. However, Victoria and David Beckham's trip was overshadowed after estranged son Brooklyn declined to meet up. The eldest Beckham child was also in Florida, staying at wife Nicola Peltz's billionaire parents’ estate in nearby Palm Beach, and sources say his mum and dad were devastated they didn't get the opportunity to see him face-to-face. ‘David's at emotional breaking point and is really struggling with this,’ an insider tells heat. ‘People assume he's the strong one, but this has hit him incredibly hard. Brooklyn is his son – that doesn't just go away. They were so close geographically, it almost felt like fate might intervene. David…

It's the envelope-pushing show that had everyone talking last year, thanks to its no-holds-barred exploration of sex, intimacy – and potentially losing your virginity with the world watching. Now, Channel 4’s Virgin Island is back for a second season, whisking another 12 contestants off to a retreat on a Croatian island to immerse them in a crash-course of sexual self-discovery. ‘I hope people feel empowered’ Jumping into bed (so to speak) with some of the show's contestants, in addition to the elite team of therapists supporting their journey, heat got the inside scoop on season two. You might want to clutch your pearls for some of the show's spicier challenges, but you'll have your hearts melted by the contestants’ vulnerability, their efforts to overcome disability and trauma, and the overriding…

Three months after splitting from footballer Bradley Dack, Olivia Attwood has opened up in more detail about the break-up. Speaking on the Extra Dirty podcast, which was recorded in March, the presenter gave an insight into how she's been coping, admitting, ‘I have cried so hard during this break-up, to where I feel like I'm going to pass out.’ The couple split in January, with Olivia alleging a ‘breach of trust’ on Bradley's side, two-and-a-half years after the pair tied the knot at the Bulgari Hotel in Knightsbridge, all filmed for ITV show Olivia Marries Her Match. Since the split, Olivia has kept herself busy with work, saying, ‘I don't think people professionally are going to respect me and book me to host their TV shows when I'm videoing myself lying…

BBC1, Tuesday 28 April, 10.40pm/ BBC iPlayer Half Man is the new drama series from Richard Gadd and, unlike his global megahit Baby Reindeer, it's not a true story. It does, however, reflect on many of the same ideas and themes as that already iconic show, grappling with masculinity, sexuality, abuse, addiction and violence. But if any thing, it's even more shocking and disturbing. The six-part series begins in the present day, when Gadd's character Ruben arrives unannounced and uninvited at the wedding of his best friend and spiritual brother Niall, played by Jamie Bell. Ruben is a huge hulking figure, seemingly intent on physically and mentally intimidating Niall. The show than flashes back 30 years to when the two of them are teenagers in a small town outside Glasgow,…

SKY ATLANTIC/NOW, THURSDAY 30 APRIL, 9PM This slick six-part thriller stars Izuka Hoyle (Big Boys) as prison transport officer Amber, who's just coming back to work after having a baby with her lovely husband Olly (Finn Bennett, Black Doves). She's given a sudden new assignment to accompany a very important individual called Tibor Stone (Tahar Rahim, The Serpent), as he's due to testify in a big case against an organised crime group called Pegasus. When their convoy is attacked by ruthless professional crims, Amber makes the sudden decision to handcuff herself to the prisoner so he can't escape. The only problem is, now she and Tibor are being hunted down together by the really bad guys. Created and written by Matt Charman (Hostage), directed by Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders), with…

APPLE TV, WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL This new comedy-horror series is set on a fictional little island off the coast of New England, reminiscent of the Martha's Vineyard setting of Jaws. And just like Jaws, something seems to be lurking beneath the surface. It's not a shark, but the question of what exactly it is dominates the start of this story. The always excellent Matthew Rhys (The Beast In Me) plays put-upon Mayor Tom Loftis, who's permanently stressed out about his job as he tries to bring some modern ideas – like functioning Wi-Fi – to the town. But he faces a mostly elderly bunch of eccentrics who don't trust him, and are mostly concerned with the idea their home town is haunted. When power outages get worse and thick fog…

NETFLIX, WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL Fresh from his triumph as the star of Marvel's highly enjoyable Wonder Man earlier this year, Ya hya Abdul-Mateen II takes the lead role in this action thriller series adapted from the book series by J. Quinnell, which also inspired the classic 2004 movie of the same name starring Denzel Washington in one of his finest performances. No pressure, Yahya. The Watchmen star plays John Creasy, a much respected Special Forces soldier trying to reboot his life. But first he has to deal with a lot of issues to do with PTSD, having lived through a whole host of violent, life-threatening incidents, which built his reputation for surviving even the most extreme of situations. The sevenpart series also stars Billie Boullet (A Small Light), A lice…

CERT 15, 112 minutes, in cinemas 24 April STARRING: Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, Sian Clifford DIRECTOR: David Lowery THE PLOT: Global pop icon Mother Mary (Hathaway) just can't find the right outfit for her new tour, and turns to her former friend, fashion designer Sam (Coel). Sam reluctantly creates a dress, while the pair excavate their turbulent emotional past. WHAT'S RIGHT WITH IT? From hip studio A 24, written and directed by David Lowery (The Green Knight) and with songs by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX and FKA Twigs (who's also in it), the film benefits from a bold look and feel. WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT? Not a lot to care about. VERDICT: Eventually taking a segue into supernatural terrain and body horror, Mother Mary is a semi-achieved, genre-inflected arthouse drama…

FILM MOSS & FREUD Drama telling the true story of how, in 2001, Kate Moss had her portrait painted by legendary artist Lucian Freud. The whole thing turned into an epic encounter, taking much longer than Kate expected, but they forged a special friendship along the way, establishing a bond of love and respect. Stars Ellie Bamber as Kate, and Derek Jacobi as Freud. In cinemas, 29 May. TV LUCKY Created, co-run, written and exec produced by Jonathan Tropper (Your Friends & Neighbours), this drama series is based on the bestselling novel and Reese Witherspoon's Book Club pick of the same name by Marissa Stapley. When a multi-million-dollar heist goes wrong, con artist Lucky (Anya Taylor-Joy) goes on the run, with the FBI and a crime boss after her. Apple…

They've taken Australia by storm on what's been dubbed their ‘faux royal tour’ – visiting a children's hospital, serving up lunch at a women's refuge and posing for selfies with fans. And sources say Prince Harry and Meghan Markle now believe they are exactly what the royal family needs as they continue to distract from the scandals that have engulfed the Palace. ‘Harry and Meghan are very pleased with how this trip has gone,’ an insider tells heat. ‘It's given them a lot of confidence and reinforced their belief the tide is finally turning in their favour. They knew there would be some sniping from critics, but in their eyes, the overall reception they received from the public – and the causes they supported – was incredible. It's confirmed Harry's…

Over 36 series, TOWIE has blessed us with drama, laughs and iconic characters – one of them being Junaid Ahmed, who's been at the heart of the action for four years since joining in 2022. Now, with a new series coming up, Junaid, 30, tells heat what really went down on the cast trip to Vietnam, and how his dynamic is with boy friend Joe Blackman and Harry Derbidge – Harry and Joe used to date, while Junaid and Harry used to be besties… How was your trip to Vietnam? Out of every TOWIE trip I've done since being on the show, this was my favourite. Everyone's been on the ‘I hate Junaid and Joe bandwagon’ for so long, but I think this was the first time ever where we…

He lifted the coveted Glitterball alongside partner Karen Carney in the last series of Strictly Come Dancing, but Carlos Gu jokes that it wasn't all plain sailing. ‘We were both nervous at first – we're complete opposites and have nothing in common,’ laughs the dancer, 33. Having joined the show in 2022, Carlos has proven himself to be the pro to watch, avoiding the recent spate of firings that have hit his Strictly colleagues. Here, he gives heat his thoughts about the dancers who left the programme – and why he'd like his former partner Angela Scanlon to take over one of the vacant hosting roles… Carlos, you lifted the Glitterball! It's crazy – it still feels surreal. Kaz was an amazing partner to work and joke with – she's…

Gird your loins, people. It's been 20 years, but the long-awaited sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is finally here, and with its arrival comes the chance to re-enter the world of diabolical magazine editor Miranda Priestly and her beleaguered (now former) assistant Andy Sachs. The new film sees Miranda and Andy – played, of course, by Hollywood legends Meryl Streep, 76, and Anne Hathaway, 43 – reunited after two decades apart. Andy may have risen from the traumatic ashes of her first job as Miranda's dogsbody, but she's about to get a rude reminder what it's like to be in the clutches of a designerclad despot whose icy stare can make you unravel like cheap knit wear. It's clear when we catch up with Meryl and Anne that they're…

Where did the idea come from? With my past projects, I've touched on masculinity in the context of my own struggles with being a man. All of my stories explore human feelings, but this time, I wanted to come up with an idea that explores what it means to be a man in this ever-changing world through these two characters. To me, it feels like the debate about men has reached quite a high pitch and, at the same time, become somewhat simplified. There are still aspects of it that haven't yet been fully explored in the mainstream. What made you want to set the story over multiple decades of Niall and Ruben's lives? It felt that in order to have a conversation around masculinity and how we got to…

PRIME VIDEO, WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL Adapted from Isabel Allende's classic novel, this is the first Spanish-language television adaptation of the iconic book (there was a disappointing American film version in 1993, starring Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons, but the less said about that, the better). This is an eight-part adaptation of the epic family saga centred on three generations of women – Clara (Dolores Fonzi), Blanca (Fernanda Urrejola), and Alba (Rochi Hernández) – who grow up in an oppressive South American country clearly based on Chile. The series premieres on 29 April with three episodes, followed by new episodes weekly.…

BBC1, Sunday 26 April, 9pm Former police officer Tony Schumacher's gritty crime series The Responder saw Martin Freeman play burnt-out nighttime copper Chris Carson, at the end of his tether dealing with the actions of individuals trying to survive. Now, the BAFTA-nominated screenwriter focuses again on the choices people make when their backs are against the wall, this time setting his crime drama in the dark world of an inner-city casino. THE CHIPS ARE DOWN The show is named after the secure, central area in a casino where money is exchanged for chips and large jackpots are paid out. It's the domain of cashier Leanne (Sheridan Smith), who plasters on a smile to serve customers every night, but is under immense financial pressure caring for her two kids and nan…

CHANNEL 4, MONDAY 27 APRIL, 9PM Channel 4’s Virgin Island was one of the most talked-about reality shows of 2025 and, despite our concerns it would feel too exploitative and grubby, it proved heart warming and educational. In it, a group of inexperienced young adults went on a life-changing Mediterranean retreat (a holistic, healing Club 18-30 if you will) where they embarked on an immersive intimacy course led by world leading ‘sexologists’. At the end of the fortnight, many had the goal of popping their cherry, though ultimately, their experiences was life-changing regardless. Now, another batch of virgins step outside of their comfort zones. See our feature on p26…

EASTENDERS BROTHERLY LOVE With Nigel's story coming to an end, Grant returns to the Square, but he's furious to realise Phil has kept him in the dark about his mate's condition. A tense meeting of the three Mitchell siblings ends in a stalemate, and Phil soon does a vanishing act. But Grant knows exactly where he's gone. As the brothers confront the past on a beach far from Walford, will they make it home to be at Nigel's side in his final moments? Elsewhere, Cindy's jealous when she spots Max with Linda. This can only end in disaster… CORRIE DEAD RECKONING So, who was the dead body Betsy found in that flash-forward episode back in February? This week, we find out – but first, we retrace the footsteps of each…

FAITH OF THE HEART Kicking off Your Song (Channel 4) in Liverpool – and becoming our favourite performer – 17-year-old Elliot absolutely melted our hearts when he dedicated his beautiful rendition of Andrea and Matteo Boccelli's Fall On Me to his foster mum. TRIP ADVISORS Long gone are the days when comedians were treated to luxury holidays under the pretence of a travel show. Watching Sara Pascoe and Roisin Conaty get leech therapy, have their nostrils waxed and cycle up a ridiculously steep hill in Zero Stars (TLC) was far more entertaining. GOING FOR GOLD We need to know how the producers of Blankety Blank (BBC1) casts their contestants, because they somehow manage to get the most eclectic mix. A special shoutout to Jane and her love of gold teeth!…

CERT 15, 114 minutes, in cinemas 24 April STARRING: George MacKay, Callum Turner, Francis Magee DIRECTOR: Mark Jenkin THE PLOT: After a fishing boat returns to a Cornish fishing village 30 years after it mysteriously vanished, Nick (MacKay) and Liam (Turner) join the crew. Back on land after a single voyage, they find themselves transported back in time. WHAT'S RIGHT WITH IT? Shooting again on grainy 16mm film, Mark Jenkin's distinctive home-made style is a good fit with this out-of-kilter tale. WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT? Let's put it this way… Don't go expecting every thing to be explained and for it all to make sense. VERDICT: The director of quirky indie flicks Bait and Enys Men takes a tentative step towards commercial appeal, helped by his casting of appealing actors…

After finalising their divorce in January 2025, it was revealed last week that Ben Affleck has handed over his entire stake in the $60million Beverly Hills mansion he bought with Jennifer Lopez. Now, heat has learned that the reason behind his decision is that he's ‘sick of the bickering’ and ‘desperate for a clean break’. ‘Ben's been fighting with Jen over this house for so long – it's just so draining,’ says an insider close to the former couple. ‘He doesn't care about the money – it's more about having some peace.’ Back in May 2023 – 10 months after tying the knot – Ben, 53, and J.Lo, 56, purchased the sprawling LA estate, complete with a cinema, wine room and whiskey lounge. Following their split, the house became a…

JADE THIRLWALL Declaring that she was ‘incredibly proud’ to be named Honorary President of South Shields FC in August 2020, singer Jade, 33, became a shareholder at her hometown club that same November. That's one way to get a celeb to put their hand in their pocket! KSI The most recent celebrity on our list to acquire a club, KSI purchased a minority stake in Dagenham & Redbridge in March. But don't expect to see the YouTuber and BGT judge, 32, in the dugout anytime soon as he says he'll ‘stick to Baller League’! ‘I want the world to know about the Daggers,’ he added. WILL FERRELL Funnyman Will is one of several high-profile investors (including Russell Crowe and Michael Phelps) who hold stakes in Leeds United. And the Hollywood…

Gran Canaria For splash-filled days, stay at Hotel LIVVO Costa Taurito, tucked into the valley in Playa Taurito on the southwest coast. This easy-going all-inclusive favourite comes with complimentary access to the Lago Taurito Waterpark, where twisting slides, wave pools and a lazy river provide hours of fun for kids (and adults). Back at the hotel, roomy balconies, a lagoon-style pool and relaxed buffet dining make unwinding effortless. The sandy beach is just a gentle stroll away, while nearby Puerto Mogán is perfect for a day out, with its flower-draped streets, pretty marina cafés and seafood restaurants. ● A five-night all-inclusive stay at Hotel LIVVO Costa Taurito in September with flights from London Luton costs from £399pp based on two people sharing. Book at loveholidays.co.uk Tenerife Located in the lively…

ITV1, Monday 27 April, 9pm Tom Bradby doesn't just read the ITV news, he's also the bestselling writer of 10 novels. And now one of them – Secret Service, published in 2019 – has been turned into a gripping five-part drama starring Gemma Arterton (Funny Woman). She plays senior MI6 officer Kate Henderson, who we first meet when she's in Malta dealing with a woman called Lena (Alma Prelec). She's working undercover in the holiday home of veteran Russian spy Igor Borodin, pretending to be his kid's nanny. Kate gets Lena to smuggle a listening device into the villa and when Kate and her team are listening in from afar, they hear the extraordinary revelation from the Russian that a senior British politician has cancer and is about to resign.…

ITV1, WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL, 9PM If you like your crime dramas sun-kissed but not super-grizzly, then Matt Baker's new series will be up your street. Warren Brown plays DCI Joe Mottram, who takes teen daughter Angelica (Beau Gadsdon) to Italy to recover after the death of his wife, staying with his in-laws, chef Gennaro (Urbano Barberini) and Elena (Phyllis Logan). His intended sabbatical to focus on his relationship with Angelica is short-lived, though, when Gennaro's nephew is accused of murder and Joe can't help but investigate – much to local inspector Lara Sarrancino's (Cristiana Dell'Anna) irritation. Over six eps, it's not the only crime he helps solve, either…

U&DRAMA, WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL, 9PM With the bodies piling up in this Belgian period drama, we're inclined to disagree with this title – perhaps emphasising all is not as it seems. Set in 1936, a group of artists including Salvador Dalí (Iñaki Mur) and René Magritte (Pierre Gervais) gather at the Sussex estate of Lord James (Aoibhinn McGinnity ), preparing for his groundbreaking surrealist exhibition. Strangely, he isn't there on their arrival and after a night of indulgence, one of their number – performer Sheila Legge (Lauren Versnick) – is found murdered in Magritte's bed. Enter Stephen Tompkinson and Donna Banya to investigate. It's an interesting set-up, but can it sustain its intrigue over six eps?…

ITV1, FRIDAY 1 MAY, 7.30PM Seven series in and Barney Walsh is still trying to give his dad a nervous breakdown, this time taking his mission Down Under. Barney has a long list of activities to give his dad heart palpitations, starting in Sydney where they check out the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House and take a terrifying aerobatic flight. Then, in the beautiful Blue Mountains, it's time for an extreme cable car ride. At least they both get a bit of a breather when Barney arranges an exclusive and unique dinner. Although that word ‘unique’ is doing a lot of heavy lifting. Rather them than us…

CERT 12A, 127 minutes, in cinemas 22 April STARRING: Jaafar Jackson, Juliano Valdi, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles T eller, Kendrick Sampson DIRECTOR: Antoine Fuqua THE PLOT: In the mid-1960s, The Jackson 5 rise to fame, powered by the voice of youngest member Michael (Valdi). But over time, Michael (Jaafar Jackson) seeks to follow his own career path, sending him into conflict with controlling patriarch Joe Jackson (Domingo). Helping him achieve agency in his new life are manager John Branca (Teller) and producer Quincy Jones (Sampson). WHAT'S RIGHT/WRONG WITH IT? Following massive global success with the Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, film producer Graham King assembled an A-team of writer John Logan (Gladiator) and director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) to tackle the life story of the King of Pop. They…

PREVIEW APEX NETFLIX, FROM 24 APRIL Charlize Theron gets into full Mad Max: Fury Road-style action heroine mode in this new thriller. She plays a grieving rock climber testing her limits in the Australian wilderness when she's suddenly ensnared in a deadly game with a ruthless predator, played by the great Taron Egerton (Rocketman). Also starring Eric Bana (Untamed), it looks like a fun ride. THE SECRET AGENT MUBI, NOW STREAMING Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, this spectacularly inventive political crime-thriller set in the 1970s stars Walter Moura (also Oscar nominated) as a former academic. Fighting the ruthless operatives of the Brazilian military dictatorship, he gets caught up in the political turmoil while trying to leave the country with his son. There's also a sub-plot involving a severed leg…

WYNDHAM'S THEATRE, LONDON, UNTIL 20 JUNE In Inter Alia, Jessica Parks, played by Rosamund Pike (Saltburn), is a maverick London Crown Court judge determined to challenge a justice system she knows is flawed – especially for women. But her demanding career exists inter alia (‘among other things’) as she juggles motherhood, marriage and friendships. Then, just as she seems to be succeeding in ‘having it all’, her son is accused of a violent sex crime, forcing her to confront the unthinkable. The production moves at break neck speed, mirroring Jessica's chaotic professional and personal life. But Pike is a total force – seamlessly intertwining domestic routine with courtroom tension. In one standout moment, she hosts a dinner party for 16 while also delivering a blistering speech on the unequal burden…