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Surprising ’90s Stars Join HGTV Renovation Show’s Big Reveal

HGTV’s Totally ‘90s House is set to captivate audiences with its mix of celebrity contestants, thrilling renovation challenges, and an unexpected cast twist.

In an exclusive preview of the show’s trailer, premiering on August 26, fans can see Brian Austin Green (Beverly Hills, 90210), Beverley Mitchell (7th Heaven), and Jodie Sweetin (Full House) facing off against Melissa Joan Hart from Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Matthew Lawrence from Boy Meets World, and Keshia Knight Pulliam from The Cosby Show.

Host Jaleel White hints at an unexpected plot twist, teasing, “And something so shocking [takes place] that one team will never be the same.”

Melissa Joan Hart then announces to her team that she must “step away for a little while,” creating a spot for her former Melissa & Joey co-star and Matthew’s brother, Joey Lawrence, to join the competition.

90S Stars Then and Now

From iconic figures like Carson Daly and Devon Sawa to leading ladies such as Candace Cameron Bure and Christine Taylor, explore where the ’90s most beloved stars are now!

Each team is tasked with looking across the country for houses stuck in the 1990s. After picking the perfect throwback home in need of a major overhaul, the groups get help from mentors Carter Oosterhouse and Sabrina Soto as they “modernize the dated spaces while preserving their nostalgic charm in hopes of creating the ideal ‘90s-inspired dream home — to win bragging rights and $25,000 for their chosen charity,” according to the official synopsis.

“Everybody loves the ‘90s again,” White previously said in a press release. “The fits are back, the playlists are on repeat, and kids who weren’t even born yet are binge-watching the shows we made famous. But while some things from the ‘90s are timeless … some of y’all never got the memo that the decade ended.”

HGTV's Totally ‘90s House Show Teases Shocking Cast Change

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He continued: “We asked America to show us the homes still living in the past, and the response was incredible. Now it’s time for the ultimate throwback transformation. Get ready for the biggest ‘90s house battle ever.”

In Us‘ first look, the trios get their hands dirty while also finding time to have fun at the expense of the opposing team. Green, Mitchell and Sweetin kick things off with a prank call that inspires Matthew, Joey and Pulliam to order 100 pizzas that have to be delivered to the other group — and they have to pay for them.

Totally ‘90s House will also surprise HGTV fans with appearances from their favorite network personalities.

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Thanks to HGTV, real estate agents, general contractors and interior designers have become household names. “Home building [and] home design 20 years ago was this deep, dark mystery,” the network’s cofounder Kenneth Lowe told Architectural Digest in July 2019. “People just didn’t understand it, and a lot of what HGTV has done is educate the […]

Married real estate developers Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt from 100 Day Dream Home will decide which team delivered the ideal primary bedroom, complete with an upcycled item from the original room incorporated into the design.

Rock the Block‘s Drew Lachey channels his own ’90s nostalgia while evaluating the primary bathroom remodels. Mina Starsiak Hawk from Good Bones is set to judge each home’s first impression based on the foyer and den, while Trading SpacesPaige Davis has the job of critiquing the dining and living rooms. Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge‘s Jonathan Adler later tours every space to crown the winner of Totally ‘90s House.

Along with Totally ‘90s House, HGTV is launching HGTV’s House Call: ‘90s Edition (working title). The YouTube companion series will take viewers “inside the homes of some of their favorite celebrities from the decade, revealing their design style, personal stories, and everyday spaces,” according to the show synopsis.

In each of the six episodes, which will premiere later this month, a do-it-yourself expert will help the celebs tackle a home project on their wish list.

Totally ‘90s House premieres on HGTV Wednesday, August 26, at 9 p.m. ET. New episodes stream the next day on HBO Max.

Princess Eugenie Honors Queen Elizabeth with New Baby’s Name Announcement

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Introducing her newborn daughter to the world, Princess Eugenie has named her Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank. The baby’s middle name is a heartfelt tribute to her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Princess Eugenie has revealed the name of her newborn daughter – Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank – with the royal baby’s middle name paying tribute to her late great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II

Princess Eugenie has revealed the name of her newborn daughter – Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank – with the royal baby’s middle name paying tribute to her late great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.

The 36-year-old royal and daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson celebrated the arrival of her third child with her husband, Jack Brooksbank, 40. Their newest family member was born on August 3 at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal.

Adelaide, the couple’s first daughter after sons August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, five, and Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank, three, weighed 6lb 9oz and was born at 6.20pm.

Announcing her daughter’s full name on Instagram two weeks after the birth, Eugenie said: “2 weeks ago today we welcomed our girl to the world.

Michelle Rodriguez Calls Out Rising Tragedy of Young Star Deaths Amid Hayden Panettiere Heartbreak

Michelle Rodriguez has voiced her concerns over the unsettling trend of young celebrities passing away, following the heartbreaking news of Hayden Panettiere’s death at just 36 years old.

“I have to say, it’s unbearable how many young lives we’re losing these days,” Rodriguez, 48, expressed to Variety. Her comments came during the 25th anniversary celebration of “The Fast and the Furious” in Los Angeles on Monday.

She continued with a heavy heart, “It’s deeply troubling and leaves me wondering, ‘What’s happening here?’ It’s not something we should be seeing. While I don’t want to jump to conclusions, it’s undeniably strange.”

“Overall, the sheer number of these occurrences since 2010 has been overwhelming,” Rodriguez observed, clearly disturbed by the trend.

Interestingly, Rodriguez and Panettiere shared the stage as co-hosts at the World Music Awards back in 2010, adding a personal layer to her sorrow.

When asked what she remembers most about the late actress, Rodriguez said, “Her curious spirit and how happy and joyous she is, because that’s her memory, right?”

The “Resident Evil” star’s remarks come one day after Panettiere was found “unresponsive” and “in cardiac arrest” at an Airbnb rental inside the Judson Mill Lofts apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday afternoon.

The 911 dispatch call exclusively obtained by Page Six revealed that authorities reported an “overdose” and that “CPR [was] in progress.”

Medics attempted to resuscitate Panettiere with advanced cardiac life support and chest compressions, but she was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m. She was 36.

Panettiere, who battled addiction and postpartum depression, was allegedly suffering from “really severe” back pain before her death.

In her memoir, “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” released in May, the “Heroes” alum also opened up about how child stardom had negative effects on her later in life.

Panettiere’s fellow former child stars Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase, notably, also died in their 30s following years-long battles with addiction and grappling with the effects of being child actors.

Lindsay Clancy’s Struggle: Family Raised Mental Health Alarms Before Tragic Outcome

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If you or someone you care about is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Court testimony reveals that Lindsay Clancy’s family expressed significant concern regarding her mental health during the months leading up to the tragic incident involving her three children.

Lindsay Clancy, 36, faces serious charges, including three counts of first-degree murder, following the deaths of her children Cora, Dawson, and Callan, who were all under the age of 6. The children were discovered strangled within the Clancy family’s Duxbury residence in 2023. On Monday morning, the prosecution wrapped up its case.

The jury, tasked with deciding the outcome of this tragic case, comprises 12 women and six men; of these, six serve as alternates.

During Tuesday’s proceedings, Lindsay Clancy’s mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, addressed the jury. She expressed her worries about Lindsay’s mental wellbeing during the 2022 holiday season, although she also affirmed that Lindsay was a devoted and loving mother.

POSTPARTUM MOM LINDSAY CLANCY ON TRIAL FOR MURDER BRINGS COURT TO A HALT WITH SUDDEN BREAKDOWN

Lindsay Clancy

Prosecutors allege that Lindsay Clancy strangled her children “deliberately and meticulously” before attempting suicide because she had grown tired of her life as a mother. (Greg Derr/Pool/The Patriot Ledger)

Lindsay Clancy does not contest that she killed the children. She and her defense attorneys contend she was experiencing ongoing postpartum psychosis at the time of the deaths.

She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

“Lindsay was struggling. We were all very concerned,” Susan Clancy said. “She was very nurturing, very loving. She was a wonderful mother. Wonderful.”

Susan Clancy said she began seeing a decline in Lindsay’s mental health in November 2022.

Lindsay Clancy and children in split photo

Jurors take a court-supervised view during Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Josh Reynolds for Daily Mail /Pool | Instagram)

“She reached out to me in November and told me that she felt unwell,” Susan Clancy said. “She felt…Mostly she had insomnia. She was losing her appetite. She was, very anxious and sad.”

“She was begging for help,” Susan Clancy said.

When asked if she ever saw Lindsay Clancy treat the children bad, her mother-in-law responded, “no.”

Lindsay Clancy

Defendant Lindsay Clancy on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, the fifth day of testimony at Plymouth Superior Court for her murder trial. Clancy charged with three counts of murder in connection with the death of her three young children in 2023 at their Duxbury home. Clancy says she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and is not criminally responsible. (Greg Derr/Pool/The Patriot Ledger)

Paula Musgrove, Lindsay Clancy’s mother, also told jurors about the mental health problems. In an Oct. 20, 2022 text message, Lindsay Clancy asked her mother for help.

“Mom, will you please come up and stay with me for a bit? I’m really sick. Something is wrong. I had horrible insomnia all night, and I just don’t know how I am going to get through the day…It’s just really scary, and I don’t want to be alone,” the text read.

Musgrove said she wasn’t concerned about the children’s safety.

Discover Why Reece Weaver Swears by This $45 Halara Exercise Dress

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Both Reece Weaver and I are enthusiastic about the same exercise dress, and after an evening of dancing in it, I can confidently say it deserves a spot in my workout collection.

Reece Weaver, a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader turned Broadway star, soon to perform in “Chicago,” knows apparel needs to accommodate active movement. When she shared her collection from Halara with me, I was eager to explore it.

Halara, celebrated for its comfortable and reasonably priced athleisure pieces, features a curated selection by Reece herself. The highlight for me is the SoftlyZero Active Dress, which is attractively priced at about $45.

Halara SoftlyZero Active Dress

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Recently, I joined Weaver for a dance class, complete with pom poms, and we spent the entire evening immersed in dancing, kicking, and spinning while wearing the same dress style.

The dress proved to be more than just a fashionable choice for laid-back workouts. With built-in shorts providing the coverage needed for choreography, and a stretchy fabric allowing for unrestricted movement, it required no constant readjustments.

The side pockets are another practical touch — especially when I wanted somewhere to stash a small essential before class.

Victoria McDonnell and Reece Weaver

I twinned with Weaver in her go-to Halara dress Page Six

A woman in a pink athletic dress sitting on pink tiered seating with white circular cushions.

The under-$50 style really earned its place in my workout wardrobe. Wanda Bogacka-Plucinski

This dress is the definition of “business in the front, party in the back.” The airy, backless crisscross design adds a little something extra. I love that it looks polished enough to wear beyond a workout, while still feeling like something I could actually exercise in.

Dancing alongside Reece herself made for a pretty convincing test drive. We spent the evening working through the kind of movements that can expose an uncomfortable or restrictive outfit pretty quickly. Instead, I found myself thinking about the dancing, not my dress.

That is exactly the kind of workout clothing I want: comfortable enough to move in, flattering enough that I feel good wearing it and affordable enough that buying another color does not feel like a major decision.

Tragic Incident: Stellantis Worker Killed by Robot During Factory Retooling

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In a tragic incident at a Stellantis factory in Detroit, a worker met his end due to a malfunction involving a robotic arm. This unfortunate event unfolded as the facility was undergoing retooling.

The victim, Ronald Adams, aged 63, lost his life in April 2025 at the Dundee Engine Plant in Michigan. His death has been brought to light through a lawsuit recently filed. This factory is part of a larger conglomerate well-known for producing Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram vehicles.

Adams, who proudly served in the US Air Force, was diligently performing maintenance on a machine in the plant. At a certain moment, two of his colleagues decided to take a break, leaving him to handle the machinery alone. Tragically, this decision proved fatal.

Just a few minutes after their departure, one of these coworkers returned, only to be greeted by the heartbreaking sight of Adams— a devoted father and grandfather—trapped between a mechanical arm and a conveyor system.

Details from court filings, as reported by Detroit News, reveal how the colleagues promptly alerted emergency medical services and requested the assistance of an on-site electrician to lift the heavy arm off Adams, who was a skilled mechanic with a history of work at Northwest Airlines.

A worker said in a statement seen by the outlet that Adams was ‘hunched over with his right arm on conveyor,’ the robotic arm had his ‘right shoulder pinned,’ they said.

Three workers then worked with paramedic teams to move Adams from the conveyor belt to a stretcher. He was then rushed to hospital where he later died.  

A medical examiner later ruled that he died after suffering catastrophic crushing injuries and ‘traumatic asphyxia.’

Ronald Adams, 63, was crushed to death in April of last year inside the conglomerate's Dundee Engine Plant

Ronald Adams, 63, was crushed to death in April of last year inside the conglomerate’s Dundee Engine Plant

A robot works with engine parts at the Stellantis Dundee Engine Complex on August 18, 2022 in Dundee, Michigan

A robot works with engine parts at the Stellantis Dundee Engine Complex on August 18, 2022 in Dundee, Michigan

According to a lawsuit filed by his widow Shamenia Stewart-Adams, also seen by the outlet, there were a lack of safety guards and safe work practices when Adams died.

The suit said that the lack of measures allowed the robotic arm to pin and crush Adams, who had worked in the plant for two decades. 

At the time of his death, Adams was working with a group to retool the plant as it prepared to start producing a new four-cylinder engine. 

He was working on a large industrial chamber washer that cleans out engine parts, with the robotic arm bringing components to and from the washer. 

According to the outlet, the lawsuit hinges on a safety mechanism for the washer that Adams’ estate claims was ‘electronically bypassed’ with a special key.

This alleged bypass allowed Adams to get to work even while the machinery around him, including the robotic arm, was not in the correct work-safe mode. 

Fives Cinetic Corp, who are named in the suit, supplied the washer to the plant and claimed in their response that the accident would not have happened if Stellantis had followed ‘safe work practices,’ the outlet reported. 

Court filings seen by the outlet also indicate that other factors may have played a part in his death. 

According to a lawsuit filed by his widow Shamenia Stewart-Adams, there was a lack of safety guards and safe work practices when Adams died

According to a lawsuit filed by his widow Shamenia Stewart-Adams, there was a lack of safety guards and safe work practices when Adams died

A worker is seen here assembling an engine inside the Dundee plant where Adams was pinned beneath the robotic arm

A worker is seen here assembling an engine inside the Dundee plant where Adams was pinned beneath the robotic arm

Adams was found when his coworkers returned from a break to find him pinned beneath the heavy machinery. The inside of the Detroit Assembly Complex-Mack owned by the firm is seen here

Adams was found when his coworkers returned from a break to find him pinned beneath the heavy machinery. The inside of the Detroit Assembly Complex-Mack owned by the firm is seen here

A worker reported an issue with the robotic system that killed Adams two days before the fatal incident, saying it would move while in ‘dry run’ mode. 

An attorney for Adams also told The Detroit News that there was no evidence to suggest that Adams was the one who used the key to disable the robot’s safety features before his death. 

Lawyers for Stellantis filed earlier this year to have the case dismissed, but Judge Catherine Heise denied the motion. 

Adams is one of three Stellantis workers in the US to have died in industrial incidents in the last two years. 

The first happened in Toledo, Ohio, in August of 2024 when Antonio Gaston, 53, was crushed after being snagged on a piece of equipment. 

Earlier this month James Brasher, 57, died after falling from the second-story loading bay of a former Mopar office and hitting his head on a dumpster, he died instantly.

The two men and Adams were all members of the United Auto Workers.  

Antonio Gaston was crushed to death after being snagged on a piece of equipment while leaning over a conveyor belt

Antonio Gaston was crushed to death after being snagged on a piece of equipment while leaning over a conveyor belt

A 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L goes through the Framer 1 section of the assembly line at the Stellantis Detroit Assembly Complex-Mack on June 10, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan

A 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L goes through the Framer 1 section of the assembly line at the Stellantis Detroit Assembly Complex-Mack on June 10, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan

Earlier this month James Brasher died after falling from the second-story loading bay of a former Mopar office and hitting his head on a dumpster, he died instantly

Earlier this month James Brasher died after falling from the second-story loading bay of a former Mopar office and hitting his head on a dumpster, he died instantly

Gaston’s widow has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the firm claiming the conveyor system that snagged him lacked crucial equipment to prevent such a thing from happening. 

An investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ruled that he reached across a conveyor belt when he was caught. 

The watchdog issued a ‘serious violation’ with regards to machine guarding inside the Toledo plant and fined them $16,000, the outlet reported. The company contested the fine and settled for around $11,000. 

An OSHA investigation is underway into the death of Brasher and a probe continues into the death of Adams. 

The Daily Mail has contacted Stellantis for comment.

A spokesperson previously told The Detroit News: ‘We regularly evaluate and strengthen our internal standards and protocols to protect employees across our operations.

‘Sharing best practices throughout the organization helps reinforce our safety culture and supports consistent performance. 

‘Stellantis continues to enhance workplace safety and ensure all sites meet or exceed regulatory requirements.’

Hayden Panettiere’s Dark Childhood: Pills Pushed by Adults Exposed by ‘Second Mom

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Hayden Panettiere’s journey through Hollywood spotlighted a darker narrative within the industry, as revealed by Lynsey Lonberg, cherished by Panettiere as her “second mom”. Lonberg shed light on the disturbing experiences the late actress encountered as a young star, including allegations of being offered pills.

“In her book [“This Is Me: A Reckoning”], she describes me as her second mother. She was truly like a daughter to me,” Lonberg shared with the Daily Mail, reflecting on their close relationship.

The former “Heroes” star, whose career began in infancy, faced relentless battles with her personal demons, Lonberg noted, emphasizing her friend’s repeated efforts to overcome them despite the challenges inherent in being an actress.

During conversations with Lonberg, Panettiere reportedly opened up about the environment on set, claiming, “She told me that on set, you could find any pills, liquor—anything you wanted was available,” Lonberg recounted to the publication.

As Lonberg put it, “This kid didn’t stand a chance. Without Hollywood’s influence, I truly believe her path would have been a very different one.”

Lonberg said Panettiere “did the best she could” for her daughter, Kaya, whom she welcomed with ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko in 2014.

“It was impossible for her [to] keep up what she was doing as an actress and try to take care of her daughter,” she shared.

“She was trying to overcome the problems she had with drugs,” Lonberg alleged.

Panettiere was found dead in an Airbnb in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday. She was 36.

According to an autopsy obtained by Page Six, the “Bring It On: All or Nothing” star had “no signs of trauma … that would have contributed to the death.”

A cause of death has not yet been revealed; however, a 911 call obtained by us revealed an “unidentified female” was in “cardiac arrest” following an alleged “overdose.”

Panettiere was often candid about her substance abuse struggles.

In her 2026 memoir, the “Scream VI” alum revealed she went to rehab after becoming dependent on alcohol following the traumatic birth of her daughter.

She also said she turned to prescription medication to deal with anxiety after Season 4 of “Nashville: began filming in 2015.

If you or someone you care about is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). 

Katie Price Takes Culinary Center Stage in Star-Studded Celebrity MasterChef 2021 Line-Up

The culinary stage is set as Celebrity MasterChef makes its anticipated return, featuring an exciting roster of stars including Katie Price, Megan McKenna, and Penny Lancaster, each ready to showcase their kitchen prowess.

On Thursday, the eagerly awaited line-up was revealed, drawing in viewers with the likes of 42-year-old Katie Price, former TOWIE sensation Megan McKenna, at 28, and the ever-graceful Penny Lancaster, 50, among 17 other acclaimed personalities vying for this year’s title.

The announcement comes hot on the heels of another headline from Katie Price, who revealed her engagement to 32-year-old Carl Woods, marking her eighth trip down the aisle.

Line-up: Celebrity MasterChef is back and will see the likes of Katie Price (pictured), Megan McKenna and Joe Swash battling it out in the kitchen

Bring it on: Former TOWIE star Megan McKenna, 28,  is hoping to impress the judges with her culinary creations

Happy days: Penny, 50, has joined the crew

Contestants: The upcoming season of Celebrity MasterChef features a diverse cast with Katie Price, Megan McKenna, and Penny Lancaster (pictured L-R) all set to compete in the kitchen showdown.

This year’s edition of the BBC One show, slated for later this year, also boasts an impressive line-up including TV personality Melanie Sykes, 50, esteemed Strictly dancer Johannes Radebe, 33, pop icon Duncan James from Blue, 43, and dynamic presenter Joe Swash, 39.

Actress Su Pollard, 71, Britain’s Got Talent finalist and comedian Nabil Abdulrashid, 35, and The Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant, 48, are also among the celebrities who will take part in the upcoming series. 

Broadcast over six weeks, the celebrities will also tackle a new series of cookery challenges, with renowned chefs including Tom Kerridge, Nisha Katona, Nieves Barragan Mohacho and more appearing as special guest judges.

Whisks at the ready: The BBC One show, set to air later this year, will also star Melanie Sykes, 50

Feel the heat in the kitchen: Strictly dancer Johannes Radebe, 33, will also take part

All rise: Blue's Duncan James, 43, also forms part of the line-up

Here he is: Joe Swash, 39, is also on board

Whisks at the ready: The BBC One show, set to air later this year, will also star Melanie Sykes, 50, Strictly dancer Johannes Radebe, 33, Blue’s Duncan James, 43, and Joe Swash, 39 (L-R)

Fun: Actress Su Pollard, 71, will also take part

Comedian: There will be sure to be plenty of laughs with BGT star Nabil Abdulrashid, 35

Fashionista flair: The Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant, 48, is also among the celebrities who will take part in the upcoming series

Fun: Actress Su Pollard, 71, Britain’s Got Talent finalist and comedian Nabil Abdulrashid, 35, and The Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant, 48, (L-R) are also among the celebrities who will take part in the upcoming series

Battling it out: This year's crop of 20 celebrities, joined again by MasterChef judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace, also includes Paralympic champion Kadeena Cox, 50,

Hot stuff: Love Island's Kem Cetinay, 24, will be cooking up a storm in the kitchen

Battling it out: This year’s crop of 20 celebrities, joined again by MasterChef judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace, also includes Paralympic champion Kadeena Cox, 50, and Love Island’s Kem Cetinay, 24

Here come the boys: Happy Monday's Bez, 57, is also among the contestants

Competition: Ex-England footballer Dion Dublin, 51, will also star in the series

Creative: The Repair Shop's Will Kirk will no doubt use his creative flair to help him in the kitchen

Here come the boys: Happy Monday’s Bez, 57, is also among the contestants as well as ex-England footballer Dion Dublin, 51, and The Repair Shop’s Will Kirk

This year’s crop of 20 celebrities, joined again by MasterChef judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace, also includes Love Island’s Kem Cetinay, 24, comedian Munya Chawawa, 28, and actresses Rita Simons, 44, Melissa Johns, 31, and Michelle Collins, 59.

The Repair Shop’s Will Kirk is also among the contestants as well as ex-England footballer Dion Dublin, 51, and journalist and author Gavin Esler, 68. 

Paralympic champion Kadeena Cox, 50, and Happy Monday’s Bez, 57, will also be hoping to impress with their culinary skills. 

Series editor Katie Attwood said: ‘This year’s line-up promises a huge amount of humour and entertainment. Lockdown has proved productive for our famous faces’ culinary skills and we are set to see some exceptional talent and astonishing dishes as the celebrities swap their day jobs for a spot in the MasterChef kitchen.’

Stars: Journalist and author Gavin Esler (pictured), 68, and comedian Munya Chawawa, 28, round-up the line-up

Stars: Journalist and author Gavin Esler, 68, and comedian Munya Chawawa (pictured), 28, round-up the line-up

Stars: Journalist and author Gavin Esler, 68, and comedian Munya Chawawa, 28, round-up the line-up

Sarah Clay, commissioning editor for the BBC, added: ‘Celebrity MasterChef is one the highlights of the British summertime schedule and this series is as entertaining and charming as ever.

‘The 20 brave celebrities are joined by a host of chefs at the top of their game in brand new tasks which makes this year feel extra special. The standard of cooking is like nothing we have seen before.’

The 2020 series of Celebrity MasterChef was won by Irish-Iraqi broadcaster and YouTube star Riyadh Khalaf.

Celebrity MasterChef will return to BBC One this summer. 

Not long to wait: Celebrity MasterChef will return to BBC One this summer (pictured judges John Torode (L) and Gregg Wallace (R)

Not long to wait: Celebrity MasterChef will return to BBC One this summer (pictured judges John Torode (L) and Gregg Wallace (R)

CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF 2021: MEET THE STARS

Name: Katie Price

Age: 42

Famous for? Glamour modelling and TV personality

Food facts? Katie has previously detailed various wild diets, including juice-only cleanses which may reflect in her cooking  

Name: Megan McKenna

Age: 28  

Famous for? Ex On The Beach, TOWIE turned singer

Food facts? Megan is undoubtedly set to be a whizz in the kitchen as she previously owned her own restaurant MCK Grill

 Name: Joe Swash

Age: 39

Famous for? EastEnders and TV personality

Food facts? After Joe’s stint on I’m A Celebrity in 2008, he revealed the steady diet of rice and peas meant he could not stop passing wind 

Name: Johannes Radebe

Age: 33

Famous for? Strictly Come Dancing dancer 

Food facts? Johannes has previously under the guidance of his nutritionist he uses vitamin drip treatments as an antioxidant

Name: Penny Lancaster

Age: 50

Famous for? Model. Married to Rod Stewart

Food facts? Last year, Penny revealed she lost 17lbs and 4in off her waist in eight weeks after enjoying a health kick during lockdown

Name: Kem Cetinay 

 Age: 24

Famous for? Winning Love Island 2017 series 

Food facts? In 2018, Kem Cetinay revealed he loves bread and carbs and in learned a lot about nutrition during a massive health kick

 Name: Rita Simons

Age: 44

Famous for? Roxy Mitchell on EastEnders

Food facts? Rita has revealed she ‘forgets to eat’ during her massive health kicks – involving lots of salad, vegetables and juice 

Name: Melanie Sykes 

Age: 50

Famous for? Television presenter

Food facts? While Melanie is known for her health and fitness, she previously said: ‘I love chocolate, pork scratchings and white wine’ 

Name: Nabil Abdulrashid

Age: 35

Famous for? Britain’s Got Talent comedian 

Food facts? It has previously been revealed that Nabil has a passion for Nigerian dishes in a nod to his heritage

Name: Melissa Johns

Age: 31

Famous for? LIFE and Coronation Street actress

Food facts? After lashing out at the government over a corona, Melissa revealed her comfort food – a cup of tea with Bourbon biscuits.’

Name: Will Kirk

Age: Unknown 

Famous for? The Repair Shop furniture restorer

Food facts? As Christmas 2020 was cancelled, Will revealed he made a nut roast and lots of veg, saying: ‘It can’t be too hard can it? Pop it all in the oven.’

Name: Michelle Collins 

Age: 59

Famous for? EastEnders and Coronation Street actress

Food facts? In February, Michelle revealed she almost poisoned herself by mistaking a daffodil for a spring onion while making a stir-fry 

Name: Su Pollard

Age: 71

Famous for? Actress, Perry & Croft sitcom Hi-de-Hi

Food facts? Su revealed that during a chat with Teresa May’s husband Philip, she decided to shun discussing Brexit and instead detail cakes

Name: Duncan James 

Age: 43

Famous for? Member of boyband Blue

Food facts? Duncan is known for his devotion to health and famously lost one stone in a week with a militant diet 

Name: Kadeena Cox

Age: 30

Famous for? Parasport athlete

Food facts? Kadeena has spoken at length about her diet in the past having recovered from disordered eating and now sticks to healthy athlete diet 

Name: Bez 

Age: 57

Famous for? Happy Monday’s 

Food facts? Bez has admitted that a £100-a-week chocolate habit led him to launching a health and fitness overhaul 

Name: Dion Dublin

Age: 51

Famous for? Presenter and retired footballer

Food facts? Dion dedicated some time in lockdown to helping out at Flintshire Foodbank

Name: Gavin Esler

Age: 68

Famous for? Newsnight  presenter

Food facts? Gavin took to Twitter previously to reveal that his favourite food groups are craft beer and curry 

Name: Munya Chawawa

Age: 28

Famous for? Comedian

Food facts? Earlier this year, Munya criticised the government’s handling of its free school meals policy in a viral sketch

Name: Patrick Grant

Age: 48

Famous for? The Great British Sewing Bee

Food facts? On his tips for eating, he said: ‘Bulk food shopping is your best friend, and big-batch cooking is your strongest monetary ally’

Sarah Pidgeon’s Transformative Performance as Carolyn Bessette Poised for Emmy Recognition

When the series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette debuted in February, audiences quickly caught onto the “hair acting” prowess of Sarah Pidgeon, who portrays Bessette on screen nearly three decades after her tragic demise. Social media platforms buzzed with viral videos, and the media buzzed with articles. Pidgeon even found herself addressing the buzz in interviews and on red carpets, diving into discussions about how she captured the essence of the ’90s style icon for her role.

While it might seem like a minor detail in a show capturing the spirit of its time, Pidgeon’s captivating portrayal stuck with me since early spring. Pidgeon, heralded as one of the standout rising stars of 2026, approached her role as the former Calvin Klein publicist with remarkable intentionality. Her nuanced physicality—from iconic hair flips to the gradual lowering of her shoulders across episodes—brought her performance into Emmy-worthy territory.

Paul Anthony Kelly, who plays the part of the Kennedy heir with his own reservoir of interviews and clips, crafted a distinct interpretation. In contrast, Pidgeon relied heavily on photographs and firsthand accounts to bring Carolyn Bessette to life. Although a project like this—prone to public scrutiny—sailed past controversy, it remained highly reviewed, underscoring Pidgeon’s awareness and intention with each scene.

“The biggest challenge was portraying Carolyn accurately, given that she was a real figure who was not extensively documented beyond paparazzi snapshots,” Pidgeon revealed in a DECIDER FYC interview. “I yearned for a simple recording of her discussing everyday matters… it would have been golden to capture her unique mannerisms, like whether she habitually kept her fingers slightly bent. Without such insights, I watched myself closely in the early takes to ensure I was deliberate in my portrayal.”

Pidgeon’s main goal was not just to recreate familiar scenes but to uncover and present the vulnerable, authentic Carolyn Bessette known to her loved ones. Although she couldn’t imitate every subtle gesture, like the way Carolyn smoked or embraced someone, she sought a deeper understanding of her essence. Approaching this with care, respect, and an instinct to protect, Pidgeon aimed to convey authenticity and emotional depth across her portrayal.

“Working with my movement coach really helped me get to a place where that physical transformation started feeling a bit more natural and less like I was putting something on, so that I could spend that energy thinking about what I wanted to focus on in the scene and what the script was calling for,” she adds, sharing that what resulted is a focus on bringing Carolyn to life in the face as much as she could through her body.

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“Her eyes were a really important center. There was so much energy because she was so connected with people. I also wanted those to be her focus, to focus my energy through that,” Pidgeon explains. It happens frequently throughout the series that Pidgeon’s eyes are the only thing doing the talking; Love Story often lends itself to quiet pauses and longing looks, first of lust and hopeful adoration in early episodes and then of sickly desperation as the fairy tale turns into a nightmare. Through each moment, Pidgeon carries the entire narrative in glances both brief and extended, telling the audience everything and making Bessette feel like a woman we know or are.

No conversation about Pidgeon’s well-rounded and groundbreaking performance can be complete without talking about her work in Episode 7, “Obsession,” as the intense scrutiny and vitriol from the tabloids seeps into her marriage and leaves Carolyn feeling isolated and genuinely fearful. Toward the end of the episode, things finally come to a head as she breaks down in John’s arms and sobs uncontrollably over the insistent nature of the paparazzi and the toll it is taking on her mental and physical health. There are actors out there who surely would swing for the fences with a scene like this and make it feel big from start to finish, but what Pidgeon opts for is what makes her performance magnificent. Quietly, she plays the rage and sadness of a person who feels both in love and trapped beyond belief until the final minute when the floodgates open.

It should be regarded widely as one of TV’s best-performed moments of 2026.

“For that particular scene — something I struggled with a bit in the last couple of episodes was how it incenses me to think about how she was treated. And I think, especially towards the end of our season, public scrutiny is a theme that we really were exploring and feeling,” Pidgeon explains. “I felt like Carolyn, being essentially an advocate for her and recognizing that she never went on the record and so many assumptions were made about her, so many insanely misogynistic headlines were written about her, it really fueled me in a way. There were many takes and many tries of that scene where I think she had a lot more vitriol. And sometimes that would be focused at John… I was proud of that moment because I think it hit the right levels of frustration and like exasperation and fear and tiredness.”

Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette in 'Love Story' on FX

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For The Wilds alum, it wasn’t all heartbreak and desperation, however, as the task of bringing Carolyn’s joy weighed just as heavily on her mind. Outside of playing the moment that she pictured Carolyn at her smallest (the scene in Episode 7 where she and John emerge from a car after their honeymoon to invasive questions, prompting her to retreat in on herself and clutch her purse for dear life, Pidgeon says), there is also the excitement of bringing a lighter, happier version of someone whose story has a tragic ending.

“I think when she was in Calvin Klein, she felt that confidence of being 26 years old and sort of not really caring what your boss thinks,” the actress says of when she was playing Carolyn at her most untethered. “I found her to have so much swagger and confidence and almost like when your frontal lobe hasn’t totally developed yet, like her risk assessment was just like slightly less.”

It’s a testament to Pidgeon’s performance that you can also see that relief and zeal in the scenes where she gets to play, at the core of the role, a woman who is young, in New York, working a cool job, and dating a man she loves. It’s what endears the audience to her in the moments where she gets to be as big and free as she can be, countered only by the moments where she experiences the lowest lows. Pidgeon hopes fans (and Emmy voters) don’t only remember the sadness and scenes of anguish, though, as there is still so much light to be found in the lighter moments that she feels honored to have been given.

“When Carolyn and John are at home, and they’re planning their wedding, that felt very big,” Pidgeon says of one of her favorite scenes of pure joy. “When they’re planning their wedding is one of the last moments before the rest of the world comes in, which really takes over the last like third of our series.”

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She adds, “Having that abandon and silliness with the person that she loves the most, that felt very free.”

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette is now streaming. The Emmy Awards will air live on NBC on Monday, September 14, at 8 p.m. EST.