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Stacey Dooley presented another episode of DNA Family Secrets on BBC2 on Tuesday in a heartbreaking episode that saw a man find out about his biological father. Bill wanted to find out about his dad, who he had never known, and lost the only photograph he had of him, he had lost. He had left Bill and his mother when he went over to the US as a GI, and Bill's mother had eventually remarried, leaving Bill not wanting to ask too many questions but wondered why his father never returned for them. Geneticist Turi examined Bill and his father's DNA, and revealed that his father was likely to come from the Congo or Cameroon, which she said was where the slave trade began, meaning his ancestors arrived in the US in the 1700s as slaves. Turi explained: "We know that your father was with somebody before he met your mum, and they had a child. This would be your half-brother, his name is Don." Stunned, Bill said: "Oh wow... That is... I am just... That is real news to me. I thought … [Read more...] about DNA Family Secrets star discovers secret half-brother but is met with tragic news

After Princess Diana's tragic death, her butler and  close friend Paul Burrell was among a small group tasked with going through her belongings. Her Kensington Palace apartment was filled with beautiful dresses, expensive jewellery and her handwritten letters. But the princess' mum and sister were keen to destroy some of the items and ripped up much her correspondence - which Paul disagreed with. He believed everything should be saved for Princes William and Harry to go through when they were older. Diana's family didn't agree, but he decided to do it anyway - taking some of her things back to his Cheshire home and storing them in the loft. However in June 1998, 10 months after Diana's death, a police offer saw him pulling up at Kensington Palace at 3.30am, going inside, and coming out carrying two dresses and a wooden box. Three years later, an investigation was launched into the sale of some of Diana's private items being sold in the US. Police raided his Cheshire … [Read more...] about Queen saved man from jail by intervening in court case to share vital piece of evidence

Hollyoaks actor Billy Price has revealed why his character Sid Sumner had to die, in a devastating twist to the County Lines storyline. Fans did not see it coming on Tuesday night when Victor managed to catch up with Sid, after learning he had recorded a confession of his crimes and planned to drop him in it with the police. But Victor managed to steal the USB containing the videos and audio, before stabbing Sid and leaving him to die in harrowing scenes. Sid had teamed with James Nightingale to try to free James' sister Juliet from prison, and take down Victor once and for all by recording his confession. Ste Hay managed to find Sid soon after the stabbing, and held him in his arms as he screamed out for help. But Wednesday's episode brought the tragic news Sid had died from his injuries, and Victor had claimed another victim. Viewers were in tears as the village reacted to the news, and speaking exclusively to The Mirror Sid actor Billy promised there was much more to … [Read more...] about Hollyoaks actor Billy Price explains decision to kill off Sid after teen’s tragic death

Gordon Ramsay 's Bank Balance returned on Wednesday night with players Ruben and John, who were cousins and lived together. But the duo infuriated viewers as they failed to correctly answer several questions, including admitting they did not know a single Blue Peter presenter. On another question, one of the players was convinced a giraffe was one of the "big five" animals, though his counterpart was not sure, but he went ahead and guessed it - but the answer was wrong. In a different question, the men were quizzed on who had played Doctor Who, with one immediately guessing the incorrect answer "Benedict Cumberbatch". Astoundingly, one of them even guessed Matt Baker, who did not play Doctor Who - but would have scored them a point in the Blue Peter question. When asked to name four novels by Charles Dickens, one of the men confidently answered "Moby Dick" - and it was wrong. Pained, Gordon exclaimed: "No! Not by Dickens!" "Oh God, we look so thick," said Tom. Ruben … [Read more...] about Gordon Ramsay brands Bank Balance stars ‘pair of d**ks’ as viewers are infuriated

Hollyoaks actor Callum Kerr has warned fans his coercive control storyline as PC George Kiss is about to get even darker. Police officer George has been manipulating his boyfriend John Paul McQueen (James Sutton) as well as his ex boyfriend Dean. George even tricked John Paul into believing he had been murdered on New Year's Eve, sparking extreme emotional distress for his heartbroken spouse. And in recent horrifying scenes, George got violent with John Paul and punched him in the face during a row where John Paul said he was being isolated from his family. But Callum has revealed the plot will take a turn for the worst as George will convince the other residents in the area that it is actually John Paul who is abusive. He told the Scottish Sun : "We take it a few months at a time and this storyline is doing well at the moment and we are still filming this kind of sinister George Kiss and I think he will get worse before he gets better – if he gets better." He also … [Read more...] about Hollyoaks’ George Kiss will frame John Paul as abuse storyline takes sick twist