Max Bowden will leave the role of Ben Mitchell in the coming months. (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) Eastenders actor Max Bowden who plays Ben Mitchell will exit the series later this year, after joining the British soap opera in 2019. The 29-year-old actor – who was recognised as Soap Superstar of the Year at the 2023
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Survivor 41 winner Erika Casupanan joked that she attempted the viral grape-eating New Year’s Eve challenge in hopes of getting a boyfriend – only to realise she’s a lesbian. (Survivor 41) Survivor winner Erika Casupanan has come out as a lesbian in a funny New Year’s Eve post on social media. Casupanan won viewers’ hearts when
English actor and playwright Noël Coward (1899 – 1973) after the first night of his new musical ‘Sail Away’ at the Savoy Theatre in London, 22 June, 1962. (Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) The BBC has faced backlash for describing playwright Noël Coward as ‘queer’, with some condemning the term as a “homophobic slur”. On Boxing
Ncuti Gatwa: knows many gay men like the Doctor. (James Pardon/Bad Wolf/BBC Studios) Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has said he knows “many” gay men who are reminiscent of the Doctor and that “chosen family” is the reason LGBTQ+ people connect so much with the show. Gatwa will take over as the 15th Doctor during the
Tia Kofi is coming to Hollyoaks. (Getty) Drag Race UK star Tia Kofi is moving from RuPaul’s runway to a famous little village in Chester after landing a role in E4’s Hollyoaks. We know Tia can dance, sing, and generally slay the house down, but now it’s time for her to put her acting chops
Layton Williams has addressed his final Strictly result. (BBC) Layton Williams has addressed the final result of his Strictly Come Dancing journey, after placing second in the BBC dance contest. The Bad Education star and his dance partner Nikita Kuzmin became the second same-sex couple in Strictly history to make it to the final –
Layton Williams has won Strictly fans and judges over with his immense dancing talents, bubbly personality and stellar performances. (BBC/Strictly Come Dancing) Layton Williams has been an absolute wonder on Strictly Come Dancing as he’s fought to be half of the BBC ballroom contest’s first winning same-sex duo. After weeks of competition and training, Williams will join
Edvin Ryding as Prince Wilhelm (left) and Omar Rudberg as Simon in Young Royals. (Netflix) The highly-anticipated third and final season of Netflix’s popular gay Swedish drama, Young Royals, returns to screens next year. The Netflix original series – created by Swedish showrunner Lisa Ambjörn – and starring Edvin Ryding and Omar Rudberg will tell
Kyle Richards asks her co-stars if they would ever “date a woman” in an upcoming episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. (Bravo) A sneak peek at what’s to come on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH) shows series star Kyle Richards ask her co-stars if they would “ever date a woman”, amid suspicions
Andrew Scott will star as Tom Ripley in Netflix’s ‘Ripley’. (Netflix/X) Red alert! Netflix has just teased a first look at Andrew Scott as the infamously obsessive scam artist Tom Ripley for its new limited series Ripley. Yes, the character, written by Patricia Highsmith and first brought to the screen by Matt Damon in 1999’s
Millie Gibson (L) and Ncuti Gatwa (R) in Doctor Who Christmas Special. (Lara Cornell/BBC Studios/Bad Wolf) Doctor Who triumphantly returns to Christmas Day imbued with a whimsical festive spirit as The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) meets the enigmatic Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) – here’s our review. For many years, Christmas Day saw families across the UK
Kyle Richards and Morgan Wade are still swarmed with relationship rumours. (Ella Hovsepian/Getty) Kyle Richards has explained how her relationship with country music singer Morgan Wade is “very different” from her other friendships. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH) star has faced a lot of questions and comments about her close friendship with Wade,
90 Day Fiancé fans are furious at Rob’s response after Sophie came out to him as bisexual. (TLC) Those who are tuned in to the latest season of 90 Day Fiancé are truly baffled after seeing how one husband-to-be reacted when his partner revealed to him that she’s bisexual. Couple Rob Warne, 32, and Sophie
British actor, broadcaster, writer and comedian Stephen Fry. (Getty) Stephen Fry says he’s ready to return to work, three months after he suffered a shocking six-foot fall from the stage at London’s O2 Arena. On Saturday (9 December), the BAFTA-winning British actor, broadcaster, writer and comedian spoke about his recovery for the first time to
Here’s what Heartstopper stars including Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney and Kit Connor are working on. (Getty) Alice Oseman’s queer Netflix series Heartstopper has not only birthed a new era of LGBTQ+ representation on screen, but it’s also created some of today’s biggest upcoming stars – including Joe Locke and Yasmin Finney. While Heartstopper is still
Sam Lantz will be attempting to win a colossal $4.56m in the Squid Game: The Challenge final. (Getty) The internet has been completely gripped with Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge, and now, two gay players – Sam Lantz and Phill Cain – have made it to the finale to fight for the show’s multi-million dollar cash
Kim Kardashian is set to star in another Ryan Murphy series. (FX/Hulu) Kim Kardashian appears to have wowed Ryan Murphy with her performance in American Horror Story: Delicate because she’s teaming up with the producer again for a brand-new TV series. The influencer is set to play the leading role in Murphy’s next project as
Suranne Jones has teased queer fans with promises of more lesbian characters in the future. (Getty) Suranne Jones has teased queer fans by pledging to return to their TV screens soon with “more lesbian characters.” The actor developed a major LGBTQ+ fanbase in recent years thanks to roles like 19th-century diarist Anne Lister in Gentleman
Drag Race UK winner Ginger Johnson on a double crowning, drag kings, and bond with RuPaul. (BBC) After the strength of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season five, many fans were torn over who they wanted to win between Ginger Johnson and Michael Marouli – so much so that some were were up for a rare
Kyle Richards and Morgan Wade have sparked lesbian romance rumours all over again. (Getty) Morgan Wade has Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH) fans more curious about her relationship with Kyle Richards than ever, after revealing that Richards “stalked” her before they became friends. As the dramatic 13th season of RHOBH continues this week, viewers
Cover art for Doctor Who 60th anniversary. (BBC/Bad Wolf/Disney) Doctor Who fans have been full of praise for the show as it returned to screens for the first of three special episodes, with many finding joy in its LGBTQ+ inclusivity. On Saturday (25 November) the ever-popular sci-fi show aired the ‘The Star Beast’, the first
Drag Race UK’s eliminated queen DeDeLicious reveals why she was ‘living’ for Vicki Vivacious drama. (BBC) Drag Race UK season five queen DeDeLicious has explained why she wasn’t upset about being called out by Vicki Vivacious, but was instead “living” for the drama. In lThursday’s semi-final episode (23 November), DeDeLicious was eliminated in fourth place
Matt Rife at the Forbes Top 50 Creators Celebration. (Taylor Hill/Getty Images) Self-proclaimed “physically attractive” comedian Matt Rife has sparked outrage after making a “gross” joke about a victim of domestic violence in his Netflix special. Rife, whose Netflix special Natural Selection claims to “hold nothing back”, opened his hourlong set by taking aim at
I’m A Celeb fans think Jamie Lynn Spears might be leaving the jungle soon. (ITV) I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! viewers have a new theory about how long Jamie Lynn Spears will last in the jungle – and it’s not looking good. Jamie Lynn Spears, singer, actor and sister of pop icon
Drag Race UK season 5 star Kate Butch. (BBC) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Kate Butch has shared the moment from season five that gagged her the most. In episode eight of RuPaul’s Drag Race, which aired on 16 November, comedy icon, confessional queen and infamous runway liar Kate Butch was sent home. Following her
David Tennant returned to TV screens in a Doctor Who special to raise money for Children in Need. (BBC/Children in Need) Trans ally David Tennant has appeared in a Doctor Who sketch to raise money for BBC’s Children in Need. On Friday (17 November), the live appeal show, which has raised more than £33 million
Chrishell Stause shot down any hints of homophobia at the Selling Sunset reunion. (Netflix) Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause took no prisoners at the season seven reunion after her co-star Nicole Young was accused of “co-signing” homophobia from trolls. All season long, Stause has struck down anyone who has anything to say about her relationship
Ella has made it to the end of Married At First Sight UK. (E4) Ella Morgan has made it to the finale of Married At First Sight UK after a dramatic few weeks and has come out the other side a changed woman. The reality star made history as the first-ever transgender woman to take
Nigel Farage is rumoured to appear on I’m A Celeb (Wikimedia Commons) Fans of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! have been left outraged following rumours Nigel Farage will appear on the show. Farage has long been a controversial figure in UK politics for his views – particularly on immigration – which have
Russell T Davies has a message for anyone who’s ‘full of hate’ over Yasmin Finney’s Doctor Who character. (Getty/BBC Studios) Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has issued some strong words to haters ahead of trans trailblazer Yasmin Finney joining the beloved British sci-fi series. David Tennant and Catherine Tate are set to return to