Jonathan Ross reckons older men are ‘threatened’ more than women in today’s climate of feminism but added that ‘representation was crucial’ in a time of change.

The TV show appeared on Loose Women to discuss the return of his chat show, but in doing so walked into to the heavy debate about gender neutrality.

Speaking to the panel, he said: ‘As the youngsters say, I’m fairly “woke”. My kids are very kind of aware. Not so much my son, but my daughters.

‘My youngest [Honey Kinney Ross, 22], she’s set up a thing called Pink Protest, which is a modern activist feminist group, and so I learn a lot from her and I see a lot of things on her Instagram feed which frankly I wish I hadn’t seen. So I kind of know what the modern world’s about.’

Voicing his thoughts on the Fireman Sam debate (where the iconic character was axed as a mascot for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue in favour of gender-neutral fire extinguishers) he said: ‘All these changes, sometimes, and more often it’s men than women, they hang on to the past because they are somewhat threatened by these changes. That’s sad really, and a bit awkward.

‘Someone earlier mentioned they were bringing out a Ms Monopoly – fair enough,’ he continued. ‘I know this sounds awful, but I didn’t know there was inequity in male and female pay in the workplace till about eight years ago. I hadn’t even been aware of it.

‘Of course when you are aware of it, you think that’s nonsense, but I hadn’t even been aware of it.’

‘These sort of changes are crucial because even if it’s sort of just spreading awareness,’ he concluded. ‘It can maybe help to bring about some change.’

Jonathan’s take on the debate is somewhat different to that of Piers Morgan hours earlier, who in a fury declared he ‘now identified as a penguin’ in response to a gender neutral penguin being added to London’s Sea Life.

He’d previously kicked off this week over the idea of a female having a stint as iconic spy, James Bond, saying if it happened he wanted Cinderella rebranded to ‘Cinderfella’.

Loose Women continues weekdays at 12.30pm on ITV.

MORE: Stacey Solomon brings newborn baby Rex to Loose Women 20th anniversary celebrations and our hearts are throbbing

MORE: Loose Women Secrets: 20 behind-the-scenes secrets to celebrate show’s 20th anniversary

Survivor producer Bruce Beresford-Redman has been released from prison, after serving more than seven years for the killing of his wife Monica Burgos.

She was found dead in the sewer of the Moon Palace resort were the family was staying in Cancun, Mexico, in 2010.

After serving seven-and-a-half years behind bars, Beresford-Redman (a producer on the CBS show from 2002-2004) has since returned to Southern California after being released from Quintana Roo prison in Mexico two months ago, according to KTLA News.

The couple had been vacationing when Burgos, then 41, went missing after a shopping trip.

Her naked body was eventually found in the sewer, with an autopsy finding she died by asphyxia by suffocation, with bruising on her face and a head wound.

It was claimed by authorities at the time Beresford-Redman hit his wife on the head with a metal tube or stick before choking her and dumping her body.

The 48-year-old was found guilty and sentenced to 12 years in prison, after being extradited from California.

Jaime Cancino, his former attorney, told KNBC-TV in the US that prisoners in Mexico are eligible for release after serving 60% of their sentence.

He also spent nearly a year in a Los Angeles prison before he was extradited.

Throughout the investigation, the producer insisted he was innocent.

‘Everyone seems to have decided that I killed my wife,’ he told 48 Hours Mystery in 2012. ‘I didn’t kill my wife — I really didn’t.’

It was alleged pair had been having marital problems prior to her death, with claims Bruce was having an affair.

Monica’s sister Jeanne Burgos said on 48 Hours Mystery: ‘I told her, “Monica, don’t worry. You know, come back here, just move on with your life. You’re just going to build up your life again and you’re going to be happy again”.’

MORE: Jonathan Ross believes men are ‘threatened’ as he weighs into gender debates

MORE: Renee Zellweger stops emotional standing ovation to save her mascara: ‘You’re messing up my makeup’

Love Island star India Reynolds has posed for her first photoshoot since leaving the villa, and it’s pure flames.

India didn’t look even slightly nippy as she wore sheer lingerie for sex toy brand Lovehoney.

The reality TV star has posed for the brand before, but now she’s back in the real world – and with a lovely boyfriend in Ovie Soko to boot – she has modeled their latest raunchy look.

India was lucky enough to try on Lovehoney’s Wild Blooms lingerie, made up of a sheer bodysuit set, a basque set and a bra set.

With her long brown hair loose around her shoulders, the former islander looked stunning in the daring shots.

In one image India proudly smiles in her bodysuit that, that comes with a dramatic, plunging neckline. And in a further pic she casually glances down at her incredible figure with the Wild Blooms underwear on full display.

Ahead of her entry into the villa, her shots for the brand included a maid’s outfit, a revealing pink fishnet dress and bright lingerie complete with stockings.

India, 28, as modelled for Lovehoney for years sporting their half cup bras and see-through mini dresses.

India and boyfriend Ovie Soko came third on the show’s final earlier this year.

The show’s winners, Amber Gill and Greg O’Shea, have since split up, and Amber has turned to Ovie to get her through the recent heartbreak.

Pictures and video posted on social media showed Amber and Ovie playing basketball together.

And although the sport is definitely Ovie’s area, Amber claims she won against all the men.

She also revealed at the TV Choice Awards, which she attended with Ovie and India, that she has moved in with fellow islander Anna Vakili.

MORE: Kevin Hart is going to need ‘round the clock’ medical care as he recovers from horror car crash injuries

MORE: From Sex Education to Queer As Folk: Netflix celebrates trailblazing LGBT+ television shows in new YouTube series

Fans are rejoicing over Epic Games removing the unpopular B.R.U.T.E mech from Fortnite.

Epic Games has temporarily removed the controversial vehicle from all playlists, both casual and competitive.

The mech added in Season X is widely disliked; it has been considered by fans to be too overpowered and drastically changes the flow of the game, as it possesses massive amounts of health and causes devastating damage.

Fans over the months have been demanding the removal of B.R.U.T.E with the hashtag #RemovetheMech trending on Twitter. Epic Games have not budged on their stance that the mech is fun for players who have never tasted victory in a battle royale game.

Keep it out this time, thanks.

— FaZe Thiefs (@Thiefs) September 11, 2019

However, Epic have paid some attention and slowly tweaked the B.R.U.T.E stats to make it less of a threat in-game. The mech has been removed once before, due to a bug that caused players to take extra damage from its powerful stomp attack, but to the dismay of many, it returned.

Epic Games have not yet revealed the reasons why it has been taken out on this occasion, but at this time we don’t think casuals and pros truly mind and will probably enjoy the reprieve.

There is every possibility that the mech will return in the future as Epic Games seem insistent on keeping it as part of the game, no matter how much some people complain.

However, for the sanity of the community, we hope it stays away for good.

Email gamecentral@ukmetro.co.uk, leave a comment below, and follow us on Twitter

Halsey is continuing to boss all things fashion week, as she took the Fenty party by storm on Tuesday night.

The Bad At Love singer rocked a grey, lazy bustier to the after party of the Savage X Fenty runway show in New York, teaming the top with a pair of loose, high-waisted trousers.

The 24-year-old – real name Ashley Frangipane – added a pair of strappy stilettos to the Brooklyn bash (that she managed to keep out of the pavement grates, may we add) as she posed for photographers outside.

Earlier in the night she’d donned a slinky purple set for Rihanna’s star-studded fashion show, the robe teamed with embellished heels and we cannot even with this woman.

She’s been absolutely owning the sartorial stakes, slaying, you might even say, having earlier this week donned a seriously daring semi frontless dress to DKNY’s 30th birthday celebrations, which demanded the singer go commando and also probably get a wax.

And, we must stress we say this with the sassiest of finger snaps, we.are.loving.it.

Nothing was going to spoil the singer’s night, but be that as it may Halsey managed to avoid an awkward run-in with her ex, G-Eazy, 30, who attended the shindig with his new girlfriend, Victoria’s Secret model Yasmin Wijnaldum, 21.

The two held hands as they made their way into the bash, with G-Eazy looking cool in trousers and a totes stylish, sparkly top, and Yasmin in all-black, wearing a strapless jumpsuit.

Halsey and G-Eazy split in July last year, after a year of dating, before reuniting and calling it quits for good in October.

A source claimed to People at the time: ‘It’s over again for now. He was partying over the weekend and girls were all over him. He didn’t care who saw.’

While a separate inside alleged to E!: ‘They were doing well until a couple of days ago when G-Eazy performed at the Karma International party in Los Angeles and was flirting with several girls in public.’

The rapper – Gerald Gillum – confirmed his relationship with Yasmin in April, while Halsey has been dating English singer Yungblud.

MORE: Jonathan Ross believes men are ‘threatened’ as he weighs into gender debates

MORE: Renee Zellweger stops emotional standing ovation to save her mascara: ‘You’re messing up my makeup’

Alex Dowis earned a standing ovation from America’s Got Talent judges with his incredible tribute to the first responders for the anniversary of 9/11.

As America’s Got Talent approaches the finals for season 14, light painter Alex made his bid for public votes in the most recent episode – with his chances of making it through significantly boosted following his latest performance.

Alex paid tribute to the first responders in a lighting performance which illuminated firefighters on a black backdrop, with sound effects and radio calls playing out over the top.

It made a significant impression on judges Simon Cowell, Julianne Hough, Gabrielle Union, Howie Mandel and guest Queen Latifah, who were all on their feet by the conclusion.

Alex faces tough competition, however, for a place in the finals, going up against the Detroit Youth Choir, singer Luke Islam, and magician Dom Chambers.

This Saturday sees the return of Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions, after Alexa Lauenburger and The MerseyGirls were sent through to the final in last week’s episode.

Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions continues next Saturday on ITV.

MORE: Simon Cowell has ‘secret plans’ for Britain’s Got Talent winner Colin Thackery

MORE: America’s Got Talent judges Julianne Hough and Gabrielle Union fangirl over 12-year-old Luke Islam during semi-final

Game Of Thrones star Richard Dormer leads the cast for new BBC series The Watch, inspired by Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series.

The 49-year-old actor, known recently for playing Beric Dondarrion in the HBO fantasy series, will play Sam Vimes in the new eight-part comedy thriller.

Set in the fictional city of Ankh-Morpork, the series is inspired by the City Watch subset of Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels.

Alongside Dormer, the show will star Adam Hugill (World On Fire), Jo Eaton-Kent (Don’t Forget The Driver), Marama Corlette (Sick Note), Lara Rossi (Cheat), and Sam Adewunmi (The Last Tree).

A synopsis for the show reads: ‘Set in the fictional city of Ankh-Morpork, where crime has been legalised, The Watch is a uniquely anarchic and thrillingly entertaining police procedural.

‘The character-driven comedy centres on a group of misfit cops as they rise up from decades of helplessness to save their corrupt city from catastrophe.’

Richard Dormer’s character is described as Captain Of The Watch, who is disempowered by a broken society that’s reduced his department’s jurisdiction to almost nothing.

Jo Eaton Kent plays the ‘ingenious non-binary forensics expert’ Constable Cheery, while Adam Hugill plays Constable Carrot who is a human raised by dwarfs.

Marama Corlette is the mysterious Corporal Angua who looks over Carrot’s training. Lara Rossi is Lady Sybil Ramkin, the last scion of Ankh-Morpork’s nobility trying to fix the city’s wrongs with chaotic vigilantism.

Sam Adewunmi is Carcer Dun, who is out to take control of the city and enact terrible revenge on those who have wronged him.

Craig Viverios will direct the new series, who previously helmed BBC dramas like Rillington Place and the 2015 adaptation of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None.

Speaking about joining the series, Richard Dormer said: ‘I’m so thrilled to be part of this brilliant madness and mayhem!

‘I was immediately drawn to the multitude of layers to Sam Vimes, and I find the dynamic between him and his band of disenfranchised comrades very compelling.’

The Watch starts filming in South Africa on 30 September.

MORE: Neil Gaiman made Good Omens entirely for Terry Pratchett: ‘It was his last request’

MORE: Sir Terry Pratchett’s 10 unpublished stories destroyed by steamroller so they don’t ‘ruin the magic’

Kim Kardashian launched shapewear line SKIMS yesterday, after a few minor setbacks over the name.

Y’know, when she caused complete outrage for calling the brand Kimono.

But it seems as though the drama was all worth it, as the 38-year-old made millions of dollars after just minutes of her solutionwear going on sale.

Which isn’t too shabby.

According to insiders, the mum-of-four ‘pushed $2million (£1.6m) in product within the first few minutes’ of the launch.

They told TMZ the numbers are ‘unprecedented’, with the reality star turned businesswoman netting half of Spanx’s first year profits in less than five minutes.

Is there anything Kimmy can’t do?

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2QEDWRgNS2/

However, her launch didn’t go without a hitch as huge traffic on the site meant some people may not have got what they wanted.

‘If the @skims item you wanted appears as sold out, come back later today,’ she tweeted.

‘Due to the high volume in traffic, some items were mismarked as sold out and will be available for purchase again very soon!’

There are definitely worse problems to have….

Kim recently made headlines after she broke down in tears over a health scare, when she tested positive for autoimmune condition lupus.

In scenes that aired on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, the star feared the worst after complaining of aching and swollen joints, as well as fatigue.

‘I just am, like, freaking out. I have a baby on the way, I have law school,’ she said.

‘It just really can scare you when you start really thinking about how much this is going to really change my life.’

However, after s, she had tested positive for lupus antibodies as well as rheumatoid arthritis – which affects the joints and causes pain, throbbing, swelling and stiffness.

But the doctor explained the test didn’t conclusively prove she had the disease, explaining: ‘Sometimes you can get false positives in these screenings.’

Metro.co.uk has contacted Kim’s reps for a comment.

MORE: America’s Got Talent’s Alex Dowis stuns judges with moving 9/11 first responders tribute

MORE: Halsey continues to kill it as she rocks bustier to Rihanna’s Fenty bash – narrowly avoiding ex G-Eazy

Cheryl has put on her best telephone voice as she answered calls at BGC’s 9/11 charity fundraiser.

The megastar, who was there supporting The Prince’s Trust, was pictured having the best of times as she joined the likes of Kit Harington and Prince Harry at One Churchill Place, in London.

And the 36-year-old was eager to tell her fans all about it on Instagram, as she shared a picture from the morning event.

Next to the snap of herself holding a phone up to her ear, the Fight For This Love songstress wrote: ‘Spent the morning trading at @bgccharityday supporting my Cheryl’s Trust @princestrust Centre.

‘Met some incredibly inspirational people. Thank you BGC, what an amazing legacy event you have created to remember your staff that lost their lives on 9/11.’

Fans were quick to comment, and championed their idol for her involvement in the special day.

‘Great opportunity to raise awareness,’ one wrote while another added: ‘Forever proud of you.’

Someone else said: ‘Love you angel, thank you for all the good things you do in this world.’

The day was hoping to raise awareness for the 658 Cantor Fitzgerald staff and 61 EuroBrokers employees who tragically lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks.

And it wasn’t just Cheryl throwing her support behind the occasion, as Prince Harry, Kit Harington, Tom Hardy and Jamie Redknapp also took part.

The Game Of Thrones star gave the Wolf of Wall Street a run for his money as he looked frenzied while discussing a deal with another broker – and hopefully securing the big bucks in the process.

But it was Prince Harry that really wowed, as he is said to have secured a £1billion transaction, of which £50,000 will be paid to the charity.

The official Twitter account for The Invictus Games shared: ‘An amazing atmosphere here at #BGCcharityday.

‘Our Patron The Duke of Sussex joined by former #InvictusGames competitor @commandovice has just closed one of the biggest trade deals of the last five years – all in aid of charity!’

MORE: Game Of Thrones star Richard Dormer leads BBC drama The Watch based on Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series

MORE: America’s Got Talent’s Alex Dowis stuns judges with moving 9/11 first responders tribute

Jacquline Jossa was supported by husband Dan Osbourne and her former EastEnders co-star Ricky Norwood as she celebrated the launch of her brand new academy.

The Jac Jossa Academy is a performing arts school in Bexleyheath that runs acting, singing and drama classes, as well as dance classes and self-confidence workshops.

‘Jacqueline has first hand inside knowledge of the performance industry and is keen to pass on her extensive knowledge to the students at the academy,’ the website reads.

‘She has tips and techniques which she has learnt on the job which you can’t learn anywhere else.

‘The academy and your children will also benefit from agents being invited to performances and actors from the industry providing master classes and workshops.’

The 26-year-old starred in the BBC soap as Lauren Branning from 2010 to 2018; she won best newcomer at the National Television Awards in 2012 and best actress at the Inside Soap Awards 2013.

Ricky, who played Fat Boy in the soap, shared a video of his evening, and called on all local children to join the club.

‘I came down to support my good friend Jacqueline as she has opened her own drama studio and they will be doing dance, drama, singing for all the young ones in Bexleyheath and I had to come down and support,’ said Ricky on Instagram.

Jacqueline’s new business venture comes after the actress had been allegedly been approached for Celebrity X Factor.

‘She couldn’t keep it a secret and has been telling pals she’s so excited and can’t wait to show off her amazing voice,’ a source told The Sun Online.

The long-running ITV singing series is meant to be having a huge rebrand this year after falling ratings in 2018.

Instead, it’s been said they will be focusing on two separate series – a celebrity version of the show, and an all-stars version where previous stars return.

MORE: Game Of Thrones star Richard Dormer leads BBC drama The Watch based on Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series

MORE: America’s Got Talent’s Alex Dowis stuns judges with moving 9/11 first responders tribute

SAS: Who Dares Wins star isn’t interested in I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!

In fact he would turn down offers of any other reality TV as it would take away his focus from his career.

And if his hit Channel 4 show became ‘too Hollywood’, the former military man would jack it in.

He told Metro.co.uk: ‘I’ve got nothing against [reality TV].

‘I’m in that media world. That’s what makes the world go round, everyone’s different. But I can’t see myself stepping into that. My goals are different.’

Last year the series allowed women to take part for the first time, and while Ant is keen on ‘staying current’, don’t expect any other major changes to Who Dares Wins.

Ant, 38, said: ‘Don’t fix what’s not broken. I’m one of those people who takes each day as it comes.

‘I try not to structure it too much. This was our livelihood, this was our well being, so the moment we veer and lose a grip of the course and it becomes too Hollywood, then I would probably take a step aside because it’s not authentic or true to who I am. It’s about keeping it real and not overthinking things.’

Ant has released his new book The Fear Bubble, which he hopes will help readers get out of their comfort zone.

He is no stranger to fear himself, taking on risky challenges such as climbing Mount Everest, all in order to push himself and ‘become a better person’.

But what does his family make of Ant’s daredevil attitude, which can sometimes take him away from his family for up to half a year?

‘They say, “Let him be”‘, Ant joked.

‘My wife, she’ll have a word with me but ultimately once she knows that I need to go and do something, she knows that it’s gonna make me a better person.

‘When I come back, I’ve got no excuse but to try and be the best husband, I’ve got no excuse but to try and be the best father.

‘I say to people I’d rather be away six months of the year and be with my children and wife for six months and give them 100% of me, than be at home nine months of the year and give them 70%. It’s just about not restricting people which society has a horrible tendency of doing.’

The Fear Bubble is out now.

MORE: Love Island’s India Reynolds looks fire in lingerie in first photoshoot outside the villa

MORE: Jonathan Ross reckons people complaining about Fireman Sam ban are ‘sad’

Natasha Finn and Luke Louza were the first couple to be booted from the Emily Atack and Joe Dommett dating show after deciding they were better off together than apart.

And it turns out they were right as they’ve just announced they’re expecting their first baby together.

‘The experience had done us both good and we were ready to be back together,’ Luke beamed, sharing the news. ‘I love Tash more than she knows and she will be the best mother to our child.’

Natasha posted a picture alongside Luke and all the balloons confirming the news on Instagram.

‘Call us mom & dad,’ she wrote, perhaps suggesting they’ll raise the baby American?

Congrats guys!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Jxkn0hsOP/

Natasha and Luke were replaced on Singletown this week by Nathaniel Hanson and Megan Grace, who are currently embarking on polar opposite journeys during their stay. Luke has already got stuck into two dates while Megan has barely batted an eyelash for any of her potential suitors.

Singletown is already our new obsession as the perfect remedy to fill that Love Island void, combining the best bits of Casa Amor and Celebs Go Dating rolled into one.

Metro.co.uk caught up with presenters Emily and Joel  – who tied the knot with Hannah Cooper in Mykonos with Love Island’s Iain Stirling officiating – ahead of Singletown’s launch, where they explained to us what it’s like to have each singleton’s future happiness in their hands. And it’s a lot.

Singletown airs weeknights at 9pm on ITV2.

MORE: Emily Atack thought she was fat after vile Inbetweeners trolls targeted her weight

MORE: Emily Atack leaves fans in stitches during ‘drunk’ TV appearance

Angelina Jolie’s eldest son Maddox has broken his silence on the claims he has a strained relationship with his father, Brad Pitt.

Since Brad, 55, and Angelina, 44, announced their separation in 2016 after 11 years together, reports have mounted that tensions between Maddox and his famous father have heightened.

Last month, Us Weekly alleged that Maddox, 18, ‘doesn’t really see himself as Brad’s son’.

However, an insider said Brad was hopeful’ their issues would be resolved, telling the publication: ‘Brad’s hopeful that as his son gets older, they’ll become close again.’

Brad’s reps declined to comment at the time when approached by Metro.co.uk, stating they do not comment on the actor’s personal life.

But now Maddox has somewhat addressed the reported feud when asked by paparazzi this week.

According to footage obtained by In Touch Weekly, a reporter asked whether Brad would be visiting Maddox at Yonsei University in South Korea where he is a new student.

Maddox replied: ‘I don’t know about that [or] what’s happening.’

He also remained coy when asked if his relationship with his dad is over, stating: ‘Well, whatever happens, happens.’

Angelina is known to have a close relationship with Maddox, the first child she adopted in 2003, and was seen escorting him on his first day at university in South Korea where he’s studying life science and biotechnology.

The former couple, once known as Brangelina, have both opened up about their heartbreaking split in recent weeks.

In a red carpet interview at San Diego Comic Con, Ange told E! News: ‘I’m like everybody and… especially these last few years haven’t been the easiest, and I haven’t felt very strong.

‘There’s something when you’re not feeling very strong, where you push yourself.’

While Brad revealed that he channelled the ‘pain, grief and loss’ from their divorce into his role in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.

MORE: Angelina Jolie admits she’s ‘vulnerable’ but has ‘more fight’ following Brad Pitt divorce

MORE: Angelina Jolie crashes kids’ martial arts class to train for Marvel’s Eternals role

Crazy Rich Asians’ star Gemma Chan has voiced her support for screenwriter Adele Lim who quit work on the sequel after a pay dispute.

Producers on the upcoming sequels had hired Adele Lim and Peter Chiarelli – who co-wrote the 2018 hit comedy – to pen the two follow-ups, one of which will focus on Chan’s character.

But Lim walked away from the movies after she was offered a fee ‘significantly’ lower than her collaborator by the studio Warner Bros, and now, Chan – who played Astrid in the first film – has backed the writer.

‘[I] stand with @adeleBlim and fully support her, as I do every person fighting for pay equity. Pay disparity disproportionately affects women and POC and there is still a long way to go – both in the conversation and how to rectify it,’ tweeted Chan, sharing director Jon M. Chu’s own statement.

‘We can and must do better, faster.’

After departing the project Lim stated that ‘being evaluated that way can’t help but make you feel that is how they view my contributions’.

Malaysian writer Lim had also admitted she felt women of colour are viewed as ‘soy sauce’ and hired to work purely for cultural accuracy, rather than to have a substantial role in telling a story.

She was also backed by the film’s director Jon M. Chu, who took to Twitter with a lengthy statement to address the situation as he told his followers that ‘you bet your ass I stand with Adele’ adding that he ‘agrees with Adele that parity for women and people of colour is crucial to the continued enlightenment of our industry’.

‘As many of you can imagine negotiations are tough and more often than not messy – no matter who you are in this industry,’ he shared.

‘The studio always comes in with a low offer and the talent always comes in with a high one and then everyone enters the process knowing they’ll be lots of back and forth to find where we meet.

‘But because I am close with Adele when I discovered she was unhappy with the initial offer, the producers, myself and studio executives leapt into action to ensure we got to a place of parity between the two writers at a significant number.

‘It was both educational and powerful to hear all facets of the debate. Unfortunately by the time we came up with several different ways to satisfy everyone’s needs, a lot of time had passed and she declined the offer.’

According to reports, Lim was initially set to earn over $100,000 (£80,621) for her work on the sequels, whilst Chiarelli was set to earn between $800,000 and $1 million (£645,000 – £805,000) for his efforts.

Chiarelli is still writing the back-to-back sequels, which are based on Kevin Kwan’s books China Rich Girlfriend and Rich People Problems.

Jesy Nelson’s boyfriend Chris Hughes reveals that it took the Little Mix singer months before he was allowed to see her without make-up.

The former Love Island star has been seeing Jesy since the beginning of this year, and features in her new documentary in which she opens up about how online abuse damaged her mental health and affected the way she saw her body.

Speaking in the documentary, Chris spoke about how she became so self-conscious that she wouldn’t let him see her with a fresh face, resorting to early morning rises to put make-up on.

‘When I first started spending more time with her, especially staying around her house, I noticed that she had many insecurities and there were times where she wouldn’t let me see her physically without make-up,’ he told the cameras.

‘Especially the first four or five times where I’d come round and we’d go on dates and stuff,’ he added. ‘She’d get up in the morning, almost before crack of dawn, to make sure she was out of bed and putting make up on and she got back into bed with a full face of make-up on.’

He laughed: ‘I used to look at her and think she woke up like that, but she didn’t. She was pre-prepared and getting up in the morning.’

Chris added that Jesy rarely leaves the house without make-up, and that she wouldn’t let him see her after a shower because she didn’t like her natural, frizzy hair when it dries normally.

So he keeps a photo of her smiling without make up on the fridge, and said: ‘I love it, because that is her, and that’s her with a fresh face.’

In another clip, Chris is seen telling her that she shouldn’t be self-conscious, because she had a ‘glow’ about her that he found beautiful.

(He also said her eyes look like golfballs…which is sweeter than it sounds!)

‘I think one day it will click and she’ll look at herself and she’ll see that she is beautiful, she’s unbelievable,’ he said.

‘She doesn’t see that when she takes her make-up off, that’s why I tell her every night.’

Jesy’s documentary sees the Little Mix star bare all about just how much she became obsessed with negative comments – and the extend in which it affected her.

In a brutally honest chat, she admits to attempting suicide, and starving herself in order to compete with her Little Mix co-stars.

Jade Thirlwall, Little Mix star, is heard telling the cameras: ‘We just had to watch this amazing, funny girl become a bit like a broken doll. It was horrible.’

Chris has since declared his other half a ‘role model’ for coming forward about her mental health and self-acceptance struggles.

Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out airs tomorrow on BBC Three.

MORE: Jesy Nelson admits Katie Hopkins’ cruel ‘chubby’ tweet left her ‘severely depressed’ before suicide attempt

MORE: Jesy Nelson’s bandmates want to confront ‘every single troll’ who drove her to suicide attempt

Square Enix has released a new trailer for their Final Fantasy VII remake and it looks just about as amazing as you’d hope.

The Tokyo Game Show starts tomorrow and that means a good excuse for various Japanese companies to release new trailers for their upcoming games.

We’ve already had Project Resistance from Capcom and now you can treat your eyeballs to the latest Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer from Square Enix.

You’re best to watch it for yourself but it features a first look at Shinra bad guys The Turks, the summonses for Shiva and Ifrit, and mini-games including darts and keep fit exercises.

The game is due to be released as a PlayStation 4 exclusive on 3 March next year, but as has been known for a while now it will only cover the part of the story set in and around Midgar.

Square Enix still hasn’t said how many games will be needed to cover the whole story, or when and how they they’ll be released – especially with the PlayStation 5 expected to launch next year.

At the moment, what they’re more interested in is tempting you to buy the £79.99 Deluxe Edition, which includes a hardback art book, mini-soundtrack CD, summon materia DLC for Cactuar, and a Sephiroth.

Or, alternatively there’s the Digital Deluxe Edition which has digital versions of the above and a summon materia for Carbuncle as well.

For even more hardcore fans though, there’s the 1st Class Edition which includes all of the above plus the Carbuncle summon materia and a giant Play Arts Kai Cloud Strife and Hardy Daytona model. All for the princely sum of £259.99.

If you’re not into special editions then if you just pre-order the standard edition you’ll still get a Chocobo Chick summon materia for your trouble, or a unique dynamic theme if you order via the PlayStation Store.

Email gamecentral@ukmetro.co.uk, leave a comment below, and follow us on Twitter

Kim Kardashian isn’t allowing her recent lupus diagnosis to get in the way of her fun at this years New York Fashion Week.

The star was spotted hanging out with Kendall Jenner, after they enjoyed Serena Williams’ spring-summer 2020 collection showcase in the Big Apple on Tuesday.

Joined by the likes of their family friend Johnathan Cheban and actress La La Anthony, the group headed out into the evening for a bite to eat.

The mother-of-four was dressed in a see-through sliver tank top, which she’d matched with a pair of leather trousers.

While her little sister, 22, wore a black dress and accessorised with some oversized sunglasses and golden hoop earrings.

The pair then broke away from their friends for a spot of shopping, and were seen posing outside of Balenciaga, in Soho.

Kim appeared to be in high spirits despite recently being told she has both lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

The 38-year-old broke down in tears as she revealed her diagnosis on Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

However, she explained it is now under control.

She said: ‘I was able to find an amazing doctor, Dr. Wallace, and we figured out what the problem is and I unfortunately had to get put on medication to stop the symptoms.

‘I tried everything natural for the longest time and we chose the best route for me, so luckily right now everything is under control, but autoimmune issues are really scary.’

Kim added that she found herself in a ‘little depression’ after finding out she had lupus.

‘When you get a diagnosis – I didn’t realise I would be one of those people – but before I knew what it was,’ the beauty mogul confessed.

‘When it’s really up in the air, you get in your head and you think of every worst possibility of what’s going to happen and how you’re going to live your life.

‘And you really do get into this little depression for a minute. I got myself out of it but it was really scary to have to go through that.’

MORE: Emily Atack and Joel Dommett’s Singletown has already made its first baby before series 1 is over

MORE: SAS: Who Dares Wins star Ant Middleton refuses to do any other reality TV: ‘My goals are different’

The Crown star Olivia Colman might be a household name now but she admits she’s glad she didn’t reach the height of her fame when she was younger as she is much more comfortable in her 40s.

Olivia, 45, is the current cover star for Vogue’s October issue and revealed that she is happy she didn’t reach her peak when she was younger as it is far harder to stay successful while ‘ageing’.

She explained: ‘To be the ingenue and to keep working is rare because once people see you as that, they don’t like the process of aging. Which is f**king ridiculous! I grew to my place.’

The actor, who took over from Claire Foy for the role of Queen Elizabeth II in the Netflix series, also admits she struggled with her confidence when she was younger.

Olivia revealed: ‘I look up pictures of myself as a teenager, and I think I was gorgeous. But I didn’t feel that.

‘All those little comments through those precious years can have long-lasting negative effects. You see images of a perfect person and say, “I can never be that.”

‘Over the years, pounds have gone on, and my body has changed; I’ve had children. If someone doesn’t like me because of the size of my bum, they can f**k off. Because I’m quite a nice person to be with, actually.’

Olivia also spoke about how she never actually planned to become an actor herself, but ended up following her husband, Ed Sinclair, to Bristol’s Old Vic Theatre School and fell in love with the craft from hearing about it through him and his friends.

While Ed left acting behind in favour of writing, Olivia became the family’s main breadwinner and an Oscar-winning actress after discovering her talent and ability to fit seamlessly into any role she’s given.

The full interview from Vogue’s October 2019 issue is available online now.

MORE: The Crown director tried using CGI to make Olivia Colman look more like Claire Foy

MORE: Olivia Colman is keen to land a role with Daniel Craig in Bond 25 and she’s practically begged Phoebe Waller-Bridge for it

Jennifer Lopez may have ghosts of her dating past sitting in the pews of her upcoming wedding, as her fiance Alex Rodriguez says he’s open to inviting her ex-boyfriends.

The happy couple are currently planning their nuptials after Alex, 44, proposed to the popstar in March during a romantic holiday in the Bahamas to celebrate their two-year anniversary.

It seems the wedding will be an open invite to all thanks to Alex, who is happy to have both of their former couples share their special day.

Speaking on US talk show Strahan, Sara and Keke, Alex revealed: ‘I would say exes [are] invited to the wedding. All inclusive. The more the merrier.’

Jennifer, 50, has dated some of the most famous men in Hollywood with exes including music mogul Diddy and Oscar-winner Ben Affleck, whom she was once engaged to.

The Love Don’t Cost A Thing singer was also married to Latin superstar singer Marc Anthony for seven years and they share 11-year-old twins Max and Emme.

Alex was also married to Cynthia Scurtis between 2002 and 2008, during which time they welcomed two children, daughters Natasha, 14, and Ella, 11.

The retired MLB player kept details of the upcoming wedding under wraps but admitted he’s allowing his wife-to-be take charge of all the planning.

Naturally.

‘When you think about wedding plans and Jennifer is your partner, all you do is – you do a lot of nodding,’ he explained.

‘I don’t know where the location is, I don’t know what I’m wearing, I don’t know when it is. I’ll just show up.’

Sounds like a smart decision.

While he of course didn’t disclose the location, Alex teased: ‘It’s going to be a long flight.’

In other words, we’ll start packing our suncream into our suitcase shall we?

MORE: Jennifer Lopez perfectly masters Gangnam Style and we’re sweaty just watching

MORE: Jennifer Lopez gets tearful as she discusses Oscar buzz to her Hustlers performance

Jonathan Ross has expressed his guilt after he missed the last chance to see his mum before she passed away from cancer.

The 58-year-old spoke about his mother, Martha Ross, and how he feels ‘awful’ for not getting to see her one last time.

When appearing on Loose Women earlier this week, he explained the circumstances surrounding the EastEnders star’s death.

‘What’s awful is – and I did see her shortly before her death – she had a form of cancer but we were told it was liveable and so we assumed she’d be around for a lot longer,’ the chat show host shared.

‘And then she got ill and the phone call went round and we had a family WhatsApp group so we all kept in touch.’

He continued: ‘But I feel bad because everyone said, “We’ll all go and see her.” And I said, “Let’s not all go and see her today because then there’s no one going to see her tomorrow. We’ll spread it out over the week.”

‘Only two could go that day and then she died that day so that last day when I would’ve seen her [I didn’t], although I don’t know if she really knew what was going on.’

The father-of-three went on to talk about his own dad, and how the death of his mum affected his family.

‘My dad is still alive so this is the first of my parents that we lost and it is devastating,’ the comedian said.

‘You know it’s going to be a big loss but you don’t really know how it’s going to feel and I don’t know whether you ever fully get over it really.’

He still holds the actress in high esteem, as Jonathan added: ‘What’s interesting – and I’m sure this will strike a chord with a lot of you when you think about your parents – is that whenever anyone said, “You must be so proud of Jonathan,” she would go, “I’m proud of all my children.”

‘I don’t feel like I have any ownership over her nor do any of my brothers and sister because she loved us all, there was no holding back at all, she loved us equally.’

Jonathan has five other successful siblings, including four brothers Paul, Miles, Simon and Adam as well as one sister, Liza.

Loose Women continues weekdays at 12.30pm on ITV. 

MORE: Olivia Colman’s glad she didn’t find fame young and is more comfortable in her 40s as she stuns on Vogue cover

MORE: Kim Kardashian puts lupus diagnosis to back of her mind as she joins Kendall Jenner at NYFW