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European theme park to get £66million revamp with new waterpark, rollercoaster and two rides
ONE of Germany’s most popular theme parks is set to open two new rides later this year as part of a multi-million-pound investment.
Despite not being well-known among Brits, Holiday Park in Haßloch, Germany, welcomes 660,000 visitors every year.
Part of a five-year masterplan, the theme park is pumping €80m (£66.6m) into new rides and attractions.
This multi-million-pound cash injection includes two new coasters, both of which are slated to open this year.
New ride 100% Wolf will be a family-friendly thrill coaster that will be the main attraction inside a new themed land.
Running along a 760m-long track, the new ride will feature a vertical spike.
It aims to bridge the gap between the park’s indoor rides and its thrill coasters, offering something for the whole family.
When it opens later this year, 100% Wolf will become the theme park‘s fourth rollercoaster.
Meanwhile, Holiday Park’s Burg Falkenstein ride has been given a new look for 2025, with a new Smurf theme.
Slated to open later this year, the reimagined ride will feature over 45 animatronic figures based on the comic book characters.
In total, there will be 42 Smurf figures, each standing at 60cm tall and capable of intricate movements.
A new Mack Extreme Spinning Coaster is set to open at the theme park next year.
But by far its biggest investment is a new €40m (£33m) waterpark.
While it’s slated to be a standalone waterpark, not much is known about the huge multi-million investment.
There are plenty of other rides and attractions to keep families entertained until the park’s new offerings open in the spring.
Holiday Park is home to more than 40 rides and attractions, including bigFM Expedition GeForce, which is routinely named the best rollercoaster in the world.
Other rides at the theme park include The Big Wave, the Free Fall Tower, the Balloon Race and the Lighthouse Tower.
There are several water rides at the theme park, including Dino Splash, Donnie Slide, Dizzy Slide and Jerome Race.
Indoor rides for younger park-goers include the Ball Pool and the Farm Carousel.
Entry tickets for the winter season start from as little as €12 (£10) per person.
Holiday Park is just under a 90-minute drive from Frankfurt where direct flights operate to the UK.
Direct flights operate from London to Frankfurt, with return fares from £27 per person.
Use these tips on your next theme park trip
Next time you visit a theme park, you may want to use our top tips to make the most of your adrenaline-inducing day out.
- Go to the back of the theme park first. Rides at the front will have the longest queues as soon as it opens.
- Go on water rides in the middle of the day in the summer – this will cool you off when the sun is at its hottest.
- Download the park’s app to track which rides have the shortest queues.
- Visit on your birthday, as some parks give out “birthday badges” that can get you freebies.
- If it rains, contact the park. Depending on how much it rained, you may get a free ticket to return.
And here’s everything we know about the UK’s new Universal theme park as government prepares to approve planning.
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I’ve partied at the BAFTAs with Ben Affleck – what it’s really like, from Kate & Wills’ whispers to what stars eat
THE BAFTAs is one of the glitziest nights in the showbiz calendar, when Hollywood comes to London.
As a showbiz journalist, I’ve been lucky enough to attend several times, rubbing shoulders with stars from George Clooney to Renée Zellweger and Tom Holland.
The last time I went, in 2023, as a guest of EE, which sponsors the awards, I was put up at the five-star Corinthia Hotel in Whitehall, which was perfect for pretending I was an A-lister myself.
Many of the celeb guests were also staying there, so I had my eyes peeled when I hit the drinks reception at 1.30pm. There, I was given the chance to take a pic with a real BAFTA, which I can confirm weighs a tonne.
It’s not the first time I’ve had a snap with the coveted award – Ben Affleck let me hold his Best Director gong at the 2013 awards dinner.
We chatted about how similar my Belfast accent and his Bostonian one were, while his then-wife Jennifer Garner tucked into his dessert.
Back at the Corinthia, I reluctantly gave the award back, then headed into the reception where I drank Taittinger champagne with stars including Sex Education’s Emma Mackey and Aimee Lou Wood. We were also treated to a performance by singer Tom Grennan.
At 3pm, it was time to take to the red carpet at the Royal Festival Hall, where the ceremony was taking place.
Over the years I’ve waited in cold, rain and even snow to grab the nominees for a chat, so it was lovely to stroll down the carpet alongside big names like Jamie Lee Curtis, Barry Keoghan and Carey Mulligan.
Inside, the building was packed with celebs wherever you looked, even spilling out on to the balcony, where I spotted Derry Girls pals Nicola Coughlan and Dylan Llewellyn deep in chat.
By 5.30pm, it was time to be seated inside the auditorium. My seat was on the balcony, which was the perfect spot to spy stars, including Paul Mescal, who was constantly making sure his parents were OK.
I also had a bird’s-eye view as BAFTA’s president, Prince William, and Kate Middleton took their seats at the front.
Kate stunned in a white gown with black gloves while William was in a deep chat with fellow Etonian Eddie Redmayne.
It was cute to watch the royal couple whispering to each other during the show.
The ceremony flew by and once it was over, everyone left their seats to mingle before dinner at 9pm.
Unlike in previous years, there was no alcohol served during the show, so everyone was keen for a glass of fizz and some food.
We had the choice of vegan butternut arancini with sage or confit chicken terrine with truffle and onion chutney, followed by chocolate mousse for dessert.
Event chef Tim Brennan had to build the kitchens from scratch to feed the 2,000 VIP guests as the venue didn’t have adequate facilities.
The dining room was an impressive mass of tables, with decorations inspired by the five Best Film nominees.
Unsurprisingly, most of the celebs don’t eat the meals and barely sit at their tables, instead preferring to catch up with other actors.
At the end of the night, I spotted several people taking home cardboard cutouts of Colin Farrell’s donkey, Jenny, from The Banshees Of Inisherin.
Most celebrities headed to various after-parties, with Netflix holding a bash at Chiltern Firehouse and Vogue, in partnership with Tiffany & Co, taking over members’ club Annabel’s.
Once my feet could take no more, I headed back to my plush hotel room and tucked myself into the biggest bed I’ve ever seen.
If there was an award for partying, I’d have certainly taken home the prize.
I was so fat I couldn’t even get out of bed and my little girl always asked why I was so sad – now I’ve shed 12st
A MUM lost an incredible 12st after feeling like her life had fallen apart with postnatal depression.
Katy George reached rock bottom after her weight hit 23st and she was unable to face getting out of bed.
But her mum, Diana, urged her to join a slimming club, and together they have lost over 15st.
The pair have opened their own beauty salon to celebrate the major turnaround.
Katy says she can now be the mum she dreamed of being to Holly, aged five.
The 29-year-old, from Blackpool, says: “I was so unhappy, stuck in bed all day. I was virtually immobile.
“My little girl was always asking why I was sad.
“Now, 12st lighter, she’s always asking me why I’m dancing around the house! My life has completely turned around.
“My mum is my big inspiration. Without her, I’d never have done it.
“I can’t thank her enough.”
Katy was chubby as a child but slimmed down in her teenage years.
However, when she became trapped in an unhappy relationship, she began comfort eating and gaining weight.
In December 2019, she gave birth to her daughter, Holly, and her weight spiralled.
At 5ft 4in, and 23st, she became too depressed to get out of bed.
“I had a difficult birth,” she says. “I contracted sepsis after a C-section and I was very ill.
“I developed postnatal depression, then it was lockdown.
“I was very isolated, and I was in an unhappy relationship.
“I felt so lonely, and food was my only escape.”
Katy adds: “I’d eat meat and potato pie and mash, takeaways, and pizzas.
“I could polish off a whole tube of Pringles. I was trying to fill the void inside me.
“At the start of 2024, I split with my partner, which was the right thing to do, but then I faced the challenge of being a single mum.
“I felt absolutely desperate.”
I used to spend my days in bed. Now I can be the mum I’ve always dreamed of being
Katy George
Doctors warned Katy her health was at risk, and she was referred to a diabetes specialist.
Seeing her daughter’s unhappiness, Diana persuaded her to attend a Slimming World meeting.
Diana, 56, says: “Katy just wasn’t the same girl anymore.
“She had no energy, she rarely went out. I was so worried about her.
“I felt I was losing my daughter. I was less bothered about her physical appearance and more worried about the way it affected her mentally.
“I persuaded her to come to Slimming World with me.
“I’d fallen off a ladder while I was cleaning a few years earlier and broken my back, which stopped me doing exercise. I’d put on a few stone, so I saw it as a chance for both of us.
“I told her I’d pay each week if she lost, and she’d have to pay if she gained!”
DIET SWAPS
Spurring each other on, the pair both went on to achieve incredible success.
Katy says: “My mum was brilliant, she really pushed me.
“I managed to lose 5st before joining Slimming World in January 2024 and we joined the group together; I’d never have had the confidence to do it on my own.”
In her first week, Katy lost an amazing 11.5lbs, which gave her the motivation to continue.
As time went on, she grew to love her new lifestyle, swapping carbs and fatty foods for grilled chicken, salads and sweet potato fries.
One year on, she has lost a further 7st, giving her a total 12st weight loss.
She now weighs 10st 11lbs and has dropped from a dress size 22/24 to an 8/10.
Diana has lost 3.5st, dropping from almost 14st to 10st 3lbs.
The 5 best exercises to lose weight
By Lucy Gornall, personal trainer and health journalist
EXERCISE can be intimidating and hard to devote yourself to, particularly at this time of year, when the rain is as relentless as your craving for carbs.
So how do you find the right workout for you?
As a PT and fitness journalist, I’ve tried everything.
I’ve taken part in endless fitness competitions, marathons and I maintain a regime of runs, strength training and Pilates.
Fitness is so entrenched in my life, I stick to it even at Christmas!
The key is finding an activity you love that can become a habit.
My top five forms of exercise, especially if you’re trying to lose weight, are:
- Walking
- Running
- Pilates
- High-intensity interval training (HIIT)
- Strength training
Katy says: “I feel so much better. I have lots of energy and I’m always on the go.
“I owe mum a big thank you. She and I opened our own beauty salon, Natural Hair and Beauty, last year to mark our new start.
“I can finally be the mum I’ve always dreamed of being.
“I used to spend my days in bed, now I’m always out with Holly at play centres or the zoo or LEGOLAND®.
“My daughter used to ask me why I was sad, now she asks why I’m always dancing!
“I’m proud of myself and I know she’s proud of me too.”
Diana adds: “I am so proud of Katy – I feel like I’ve got my girl back and that is worth the world to me.”
Linda Robson reveals Birds of a Feather stars went ‘on strike’ in furious pay row with Only Fools and Horses cast
ACTRESS Linda Robson reveals she and her Birds of a Feather co-stars went ‘on strike’ after learning they were being paid a “pittance” in comparison to their male sitcom counterparts.
The 66-year-old admitted that she and her fellow acting stars, Lesley Joseph and Pauline Quirke, were left less than impressed to discover how little they were being paid during their first few years on the sitcom.
Whilst Linda has since managed to amass a small fortune thanks to the longevity of the programme as well as her regular role on Loose Women and various reality shows, things weren’t always so rosy for the Islington native.
Linda has confessed that she, Pauline and Lesley were left in-shock when they discovered that the stars of Only Fools and Horses, which included Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, were making a mint in comparison to them.
Speaking at the TV Choice Awards, Linda revealed the pay row even put a halt on filming until their salaries matched those of the Only Fools stars.
The Loose Women panellist said: “We found out how much [money] Only Fools and Horses were getting and in comparison we were getting a pittance.
“Then, we said, ‘we aren’t doing any more [episodes] unless you give us the same money as the boys’.”
Linda later admitted they were successful in getting the payrise with the three Birds of a Feather stars all managing to secure top contracts to be on the same wages as the Only Fools stars.
Only Fools and Horses started in 1981 with Birds of a Feather coming along eight years later.
Both shows were screened by the BBC during their crossover years amid the pay row.
Elsewhere, Linda spoke about managing to land her first major acting role since wrapping up the comedy for good in 2020.
She will be playing a role in the next series of Channel 5‘s The Good Ship Murder.
Led by Shayne Ward and Catherine Tyldesley, Linda will be filming on the show for eight days next month.
Spilling all on her role, she said: “I’ve just won a part in Murder on the Ship or whatever it is called that Shayne Ward does.
“So yeah, I’m going to be doing eight days of filming for that in Malta.”
Offering up a hint as to her character, she also cheekily implied she would not die on the show as a result of being out there for eight days.
Linda continued: “Hopefully I don’t die!
“My character’s name is Elsa and I think I play a cabin steward and I’m filming that in March.
“I’ve met Shayne quite a few times too – he’s been a guest at Loose Women but apparently he sings in every episode doesn’t he?”
Linda then laughed: “He won’t get me to sing!”
Hitler’s chilling top-secret plans for ‘Silver Bird’ warplane that could obliterate New York from SPACE with dirty bomb
AT THE end of 1941, the German Luftwaffe were on the back foot.
The Americans had joined WW2 after the attack on Pearl Harbour and the English had won the fight for aerial dominance in the Battle of Britain.
As Hitler’s squabbling inner circle devised elaborate schemes to impress the Fuhrer, German Air Force chief Hermann Goering set about plans that would appeal to his deep hatred of the US.
Hitler was sad to be obsessed with the idea of New York burning in flames but the German Airforce lacked the long-range capabilities to reach America’s shores.
MAP SHOWING DISTANCE – 3,892 miles
Herman Goring pictured here speaking to crowds in Berlin, once said:
I completely lack the bombers capable of round-trip flights to New York with a 4.5tone bomb load.
I would be extremely happy to possess such a bomber, which would at last stuff the mouth of arrogance across the sea.
Pictured below, Nazi minister Albert Speer recalled Hitler’s dark fascination with watching the American city burn to the ground.
Speer wrote in his prison diary:
It was almost as if he was in a delirium when he described to us how New York would go up in flames.
He imagined how the skyscrapers would turn into huge burning torches. How they would crumble while the reflection of the flames would light the skyline against the dark sky.
Hitler became increasingly desperate towards the end of the war tasking his engineers with creating “Wunderwaffen” – wonder weapons.
Plans were put forward by other designers as part of the “Amerika Bomber” project, based on aircraft the Luftwaffe had in use but one design was particularly adventurous.
Nazi henchman Goering devised a scheme to develop a space-age warplane that was later dubbed the “Silbervogel” or Sliver Bird.
The concept was originally designed by Austrian aeronautical engineer Eugen Sanger, pictured here, who would become part of the project to unleash hell on New York.
The orbital spacecraft would drop a 4-ton bomb on Manhatten obliterating buildings, streets and homes.
But the top-secret plan would only later come to light under bizarre circumstances and lead to a chilling kidnap plot orchestrated by Starlin.
Read on to find out more…
In 1944 Sanger submitted his audacious plans for the Sliver Bird space rocket to the Reich’s Air Ministry.
A member of the Nazi party and the SS, Sanger knew the design could spark the interest of officials looking for a weapon that could target the US.
He collaborated with German engineer and mathematician Irene Bredt to create the space plane that would be used for one mission – to fly thousands of miles above the Earth’s surface and obliterate New York City.
Irene, pictured below, would later become Sanger’s wife.
The suborbital craft, with just one pilot, would be powered up along a two-mile sled helping it to reach speeds of 1,200mph, plans showed.
Once airborne, its rocket engines would help it to climb to 450,000ft and reach an earth-shattering speed of 13,5000mph.
Once in space, the bomber would be able to “bounce” through the Earth’s atmosphere allowing it to travel further and eventually reach its target, a computerised image shows.
It would then drop a 4.5-ton “radioactive dirty bomb” on New York before continuing to skip through space and land in Japanese-controlled China where it could be picked up and used again.
It would weigh 100 tons, nearly 90 tons of that being fuel, with five tons for life support and four tons for the bomb itself, shown in the middle of the spacecraft.
Each bomb would be controlled by remote television coming within 400 miles of its intended target, shown in the map below in the top-secret plans.
The four-ton bomb would have the ability to wipe out buildings and entire streets in a radius of five miles.
The radioactive explosion would reach beyond the blast zone with toxic particulars becoming airborne causing radiation sickness, burns, vomiting and long-term increasing the risk of cancer.
The plane would be equipped with cooling tubes and a periscope system for the pilot as a window would not withstand the pressure and heat on re-entry.
A graphic shows how the bomber would “skip” in and out of the earth’s atmosphere helping it to travel further in its round-the-world trip.
But the Silver Bird was way ahead of its time for the Nazis and most of the technology needed for it to take flight didn’t even exist yet.
Luckily for the US, with the war coming to an end and no way of building the space weapon in time the project never became a reality.
The picture below shows thousands of German soldiers surrendering to the Red Army as the war faltered in 1944.
Rumours of the Sliver Bird space-plane had spread to the allied forces and both the Russians and Americans were seeking copies of the plans.
As the Soviets raided the abandoned German Rocket Centre, seen below, on the Baltic Sea coast they made an incredible discovery.
When an official went to relieve himself behind a woodpile – a file-stamped “top-secret” on the ground with Sanger’s designs inside.
They were amazed by the level of detail and when word eventually got back to Joseph Stalin he orchestrated a kidnap plot to bring Sanger to Russia and bring his project to life.
However, the plan to bring Sanger to the Soviet Union failed.
Some of Stalin’s scientists and engineers did attempt to build the engine for the Sliver Bird but it was eventually abandoned around 1950.
Sanger’s personal copy of the plans resides in The Huntingdon rare book collection, where space historian Asif Siddiqi, pictured below, has been able to analyse its content:
He describes Sanger’s designs as “advanced” due to the combination of two engine types and its ability to fly across the ocean.
He said: “Let’s presume that the Nazis had been able to do it[build the Sliver Bird]….they would have certainly changed the outcome of the war.”
He adds that it is only in the modern age that it is starting to become possible for these types of planes to be produced.
He says: “It’s time is arrive.”
You can watch the full interview with historian Asif at the top of this article.
After the war ended, Sanger refused to work for the British or Americans and the scientist, along with Irene, moved to France.
There they worked for the French government, as part of their missile programme until the 1950s.
In 1954, Sanger returned to Germany to continue aerospace research and become director of their new Institute for the Physics of Jet Propulsion in Stuttgart.
He was later implicated in a secret Egyptian plan to develop ballistic missiles and was forced to resign.
He died in February 1964, while Irene lived on for another 19 years.
His suborbital craft concept has never been brought to life but the US has plans for a “HyperSoar” aircraft that would use this technique.
Michael O’Sullivan dead aged 24: Tragic Cheltenham-winning jockey dies ten days after horror five-horse pile-up
RACING has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey Michael O’Sullivan aged just 24.
The jumps rider passed away following a fall at Thurles Racecourse in Ireland on February 6.
O’Sullivan was aboard 6-5 fav Wee Charlie when he came down at the final fence of a 2m handicap chase.
The late jockey was airlifted to the Cork University Hospital after the incident, which involved five horses.
The other four riders were all reported to be unhurt and the horses are all believed to be OK.
O’Sullivan remained in intensive care until it was announced, to the shock of the racing world, that he had died in the early hours of Sunday morning, five days shy of his 25th birthday.
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board released a statement sending condolences to his family.
It said: “On behalf of the O’Sullivan family, it is with profound sadness that the IHRB confirms the passing of Michael O’Sullivan.
“The directors and staff of the IHRB wish to extend their sincere condolences to Michael’s family, partner, friends, his colleagues, in the weighroom and the wider racing community at this time.”
Dr Jennifer Pugh, chief medical officer of the IHRB also released a statement in which she spoke highly of the jockey.
She said: “Michael sadly passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning surrounded by his loving family in Cork University Hospital.
“We extend our appreciation to the multidisciplinary teams who provided the best of medical care to Michael, both on the racecourse and in Cork University Hospital.
“Michael’s family took the decision to donate his organs at this incredibly difficult time, but in doing so made a choice that will make a real difference to the lives of other patients and their families.
“I have had the privilege of knowing Michael through his amateur and professional career and his dedication, modesty and kind nature always made him a pleasure to be around.
“Michael’s success and his humility will have inspired many and I share the feeling of loss today with all those who knew him.
“Michael’s family would like to reiterate their gratefulness for all the support they have received in the last couple of days and express their appreciation to the local community and racing family.
“The O’Sullivan family have asked for privacy at this time.”
Tributes have flooded social media for the 2023 Supreme-winning jockey.
Grand National-winning trainer Gordon Elliott wrote: “Sending our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Michael O’Sullivan. Rest in peace.”
Renowned pundit Kevin Blake posted: “How utterly cruel life can be.
“It is hard to comprehend what Michael’s family, friends and colleagues are going through. RIP Michael O’Sullivan.”
Legendary trainer Tony Mullins said: “Michael was lovely person and he also had a massive talent. He will always be remembered as a winner. RIP.”
While Sun Racing columnist Ben Pauling said on X: “Just the worst news to wake up to. Quite clearly a huge talent within our sport and will be sorely missed by so many. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Fly high Michael.”
A fan wrote: “The news about Michael O’Sullivan is truly heartbreaking, and our thoughts go out to his family and friends.”
A second commented: “Truly heartbreaking news.”
A third said: “Jockeys, especially Jump Jockeys, put their life on the line every day for our entertainment. RIP Michael O’Sullivan, a life ended far too early.”
Another added: “Absolutely heartbreaking. God speed Michael O’Sullivan. May you rest in peace young man.”
Fixtures at Punchestown and the point-to-point meets at Avondu (F) Knockanard, North Tipperary (F) Nenagh and Bray (H) Tinahely have all been cancelled as a showing of respect.
O’Sullivan was one of the rising stars of the weighing room.
He hit the big time when he won the 2024 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle on Barry Connell’s Marine Nationale.
And he made it an incredible day-one double later with victory in the Boodles Juvenile Handicap on Jazzy Matty.
That partnership with Connell severed in recent weeks, and O’Sullivan was given some rides for Willie Mullins.
Their link-up struck gold early on when O’Sullivan delivered a masterclass on Embassy Gardens in the big New Year’s Day Chase at Tramore.
That contest has been won by Gold Cup kings Minella Indo and Al Boum Photo in the past.
O’Sullivan had 87 wins from 1,037 rides over the past five seasons, amassing almost £1.5million in prize money.
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The Masked Singer fans SLAM host Joel Dommett over ‘creepy’ habit as they fume ‘it makes my skin crawl’
THE MASKED Singer fans have slammed Joel Dommett over his ‘creepy’ habit, fuming ‘it makes my skin crawl’.
While Joel‘s high-energy hosting has been a staple of the ITV1 show, not everyone is a fan of his exaggerated facial expressions and playful leering at the camera.
Some viewers have claimed his style makes them uncomfortable, while others argue it’s all part of the lighthearted fun that makes the show a hit.
Taking to a Digital Spy forum, one asked: “Is it only me who finds the way Joel Dommett leers at the camera really creepy? I know it’s all an act, but it makes my flesh crawl.”
Someone defended the star, replying: “I think you’re reading too much into it. It’s all part of the act, and he provides the necessary silliness that’s perfect for the show. I can’t think of another presenter who’d be better suited to it.”
The original user hit back: “I’m not reading anything into it! I’ve already said that I know it’s all part of the act. It still makes my skin crawl.”
Someone else chimed in with: “It’s his voice that annoys me. The forced jolliness. Ugh.”
Another agreed: “It’s his annoying voice. I like the masked singer. But that ‘ everyboodeee’ gets on my nerves.”
One more joked: “I don’t mind it. Joel can leer at me anytime he likes lol.”
Joel will be front and center as The Masked Singer 2025 finale airs on Saturday.
This year’s finalists – Dressed Crab, Wolf and Pufferfish – will battle it out for the coveted title, with their identities finally set to be revealed.
This series of The Masked Singer UK has already seen some surprising unmaskings.
Good Morning Britain‘s Kate Garraway was revealed as Spaghetti Bolognese while Bake Off legend Prue Leith was unmasked as Pegasus.
Singer Macy Gray shocked viewers when she was revealed as Toad in the Hole, and Carol Decker, lead singer of T’Pau, was behind the Tattoo mask.
Mel Giedroyc was Teeth while Andrea Corr of The Corrs turned out to be Snail and Sir Grayson Perry was Kingfisher.
In last week’s episode, EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy and musician Example were unmasked as Bush and Bear.
This year, TMS’ judging panel features Maya Jama, who took over from Rita Ora, alongside returning stars Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, and Mo Gilligan.
The star-studded panel has been putting their detective skills to the test, trying to guess the celebrities behind the masks.
- The Masked Singer concludes Saturday on ITV1 at 7pm.
Who has left The Masked Singer 2025 so far?
Much to the delight of telly fans, The Masked Singer is back in 2025.
Twelve celebrities have been hidden behind intricate costumes, with their identities concealed.
Pufferfish – This year’s winner had flawless vocals throughout the competition. West End powerhouse Samantha Barks told the audience she’d loved every second of the series.
Dressed Crab – Former American football player turned jazz singer Gregory Porter was the man behind the crustacean. He duetted with Keala Settle, who previously competed as Air Fryer, in the final.
Wolf – Wet Wet Wet heartthrob Marti Pellow was unmasked as the rugged character. McFly’s Danny Jones, who won last year’s show, was on the panel in the final and paid his respects to the Scottish crooner.
Bush – she didn’t fool viewers and the judges were so close, but Bush was in fact EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy. Davina McCall came closest, guessing Morgana Robinson, who does a mean impression of the Sonia actress
Bear – another success for new judge Maya Jama as she guessed correctly that the singing Bear was none other than singer, songwriter Example – real name Elliot Gleave
Snail – this singer certainly fooled the judges as the mask was lifted to reveal Andrea Corr. Jonathan Ross admitted to being a huge fan of The Corrs
Kingfisher – everyone was convinced this was Harry Hill, but the mask was lifted to reveal artist Sir Grayson Perry, who is known for his alter-ego Claire
Teeth – this character baffled judges and viewers with their changing voice. They were finally unmasked as former Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc. None of the panel managed to guess it was her
Tattoo – despite Davina McCall saying “you sound the same” after this character was unmasked, none of the judges guessed it was 80s singer Carol Decker, whose hit China In Your Hand was a No1 hit for five weeks
Toad In The Hole – a massive diva strop saw the character storm off the stage after the judges voted them off. They later returned to be unmasked as singer Macy Gray
Pegasus – the mythical horse was revealed to be Prue Leith, with judge Jonathan Ross correctly guessing her identity
Spag Bol – this character was first to be unmasked and was none other than Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway.
Plus there was one extra unmasking this season, with Giant Joel – a caricature of host Joel Dommett – unveiled as double-double Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah.
Trump WOULD back legal action if Prince Harry lied on visa application – & duke should be ‘very worried’, warn insiders
DONALD Trump would back legal action if Prince Harry lied on his visa application and he should be “very worried”, insiders have warned.
The US President previously hinted he may deport Meghan Markle‘s husband amid claims he lied about past drug use on visa forms.
But Mr Trump then said: “I don’t want to do that. I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible.”
Years of insults include the Duchess of Sussex calling Mr Trump a “misogynist” while he has labelled her “nasty”.
Now a source has told The Mail on Sunday Mr Trump remains committed to Harry facing a criminal prosecution if he is found to have lied.
They said: “President Trump has made it very clear that if Harry is found to have not told the truth on his visa application, then he could face prosecution.”
The source added: “President Trump has said he won’t deport Harry but there is no doubt he would support a prosecution.
“The word in Washington is he should be very worried indeed. There is no love lost between the Sussexes and President Trump.”
Harry’s reference to taking cocaine, marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms in his book Spare prompted a conservative Washington DC think tank to question why he was allowed into the US in 2020.
US judge Carl Nichols ruled in September 2024 that the public did not have a strong interest in disclosure of the duke’s immigration records.
But after a fresh challenge, he agreed earlier this month to release the “maximum amount possible” about how Harry, 40, got into the US.
In an order published this week, Judge Nichols formally told the government to state by next Thursday (February 20) which legal documents related to the case can be disclosed.
He said that after that “the Court will determine what portions of those materials can be produced to Heritage”.
Mr Trump, who can intervene and ask for the documents to be released, previously warned that Harry could face consequences if he lied about taking drugs on his US visa application.
The Heritage Foundation brought the lawsuit against the Department for Homeland Security (DHS) after a Freedom of Information Act request was rejected, with the think tank claiming it was of “immense public interest”.
In his controversial memoir, the duke said cocaine “didn’t do anything for me”, adding: “Marijuana is different, that actually really did help me.”
How the Royal drama gripped UK and beyond
JAN 8, 2020: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announce they are to “step back as senior members” of the Royal Family and divide their time between the UK and North America.
JAN 18: Buckingham Palace announces an agreement has been reached for Harry “to step back from royal duties, including official military appointments”.
JAN 20: The Palace announces Harry and Meghan will no longer use their HRH titles and will not receive public funds for royal duties. The couple say they intend to repay £2.4million of taxpayer money for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage, which will remain their UK family home.
MAR 3: Harry and the Queen meet for a four-hour conversation about Megxit.
MAR 9: Meghan and Harry attend the Commonwealth Day service – alongside William and Kate –their final royal event before giving up royal duties.
MAR 27: The couple move to Los Angeles after a brief stay in Canada.
JUNE: They buy an £11million mansion in Montecito, California.
SEPT: Netflix announces a huge $100million deal with the couple.
NOV: In an article in the New York Times, Meghan reveals she suffered a miscarriage four months earlier.
MAR 7, 2021: The couple give a US TV interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which the Duchess reveals her suicidal thoughts and accuses a member of the Royal Family of racism.
MAR 8: The Palace responds, saying the race issues raised are “concerning” and “while some recollections may vary” the matters will be “taken very seriously”.
APR 17: Harry attends the funeral of his grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh.
JUNE 4: Daughter Lilibet is born in a hospital in Santa Barbara, California.
JULY 1: Harry and William unite to unveil a statue of Diana at Kensington Palace.
JUNE 2022: The brothers come together for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, and again two months later for her funeral. The state occasion is Meghan’s final visit to the UK.
DEC: Netflix series Harry & Meghan airs. The Duke says in one episode it had been “terrifying” to have his brother “scream and shout” at him about their future.
JAN 8, 2023: Harry is interviewed by ITV to publicise his controversial book Spare – published two days later – claiming it was “Meghan versus Kate”.
APR: Harry has a “heart-to-heart” talk with dad Charles before agreeing to attend the King’s Coronation in London.
MAY 6: Arriving alone for the ceremony, he sits two rows behind his brother and leaves soon after the service.
JUNE: Harry becomes the first senior royal in more than 130 years to give evidence in court, when he appears at the High Court for his case against Mirror Group Newspapers.
JULY: Streaming giant Spotify announces it is parting ways with the Suss-exes’ Archewell Audio brand, above, in a “mutual decision”.
SEPT: Harry rejects an offer to spend the anniversary of the Queen’s death with his father at Balmoral.
FEB 2024: Harry flies to the UK to be with his father. They meet for half an hour before Harry flies home. He does not meet William.
MAR: Meghan launches lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, which posts just nine times on Instagram.
APR: A judge brands Harry’s legal appeal for taxpayer-funded security following his move abroad “frankly hopeless”.
MAY: Harry pays a brief visit to London for an event held two miles from where Charles was staying. They do not meet.
JAN 1, 2025: Meghan relaunches her Instagram account with a video shot by Harry on a beach near their US home.
The Heritage Foundation’s lawsuit argued that US law “generally renders such a person inadmissible for entry” to the country.
The think tank also said answers on the duke’s prior drug use in his visa application should have been disclosed as they could raise questions over the US government’s integrity.
In the DHS’s response to the legal claim, it said: “Much like health, financial, or employment information, a person’s immigration information is private personal information.”
The submissions previously made by lawyer John Bardo on behalf of DHS also said no “publicly available information, shows that Prince Harry was ever convicted for a drug-related offence”.
Mr Bardo added that any suggestion from the Heritage Foundation of wrongdoing on behalf of the US government was “purely speculative”.
Mr Trump said in a GB News interview with Nigel Farage in March last year that Harry should not receive preferential treatment.
Asked if the duke should have “special privileges” if he is found to have lied in his application, Mr Trump said: “No. We’ll have to see if they know something about the drugs, and if he lied they’ll have to take appropriate action.”
