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7 things you never knew about Kerry Katona

1Born Kerry Jayne Elizabeth Katona on September 6 1980 in Warrington, Cheshire, her childhood was less than stable. She was taken into care at 13, brought up by four sets of foster parents and went to eight different schools, before becoming a lap dancer and glamour model.Read

Tina kisses Graeme: Coronation Street spoilers from June 21

AAH, bless! About time too. Graeme is over the moon when he finally gets together with Tina. She deserves better than nasty David and dim Jason, and I reckon caring and funny Graeme is the man for her.Read

Hollyoaks spoilers from June 21

wTHEY really want to make the most of their hospital set, don’t they? After Steph’s op, we’re back on the wards as Tony comes to the aid of a woman he sees being mown down by a car. He answers her phone and meets her kids. He finds himself looking after them and visiting their mum Gabby in hospital – and by the end of the week, he’s love with her and planning to leave Cindy! But what about her husband?Read

Ryan gets a Father's Day to remember when he helps Stacey give birth in EastEnders

HAPPY Father’s Day, Ryan! At least it might be, if only he knew he was a dad.Read

Emmerdale spoilers from June 21

THEY’VE only known each other five minutes, so Diane is shocked when Charlie asks her to marry him. He admits, though, that he doesn’t have the cash to finish doing up his chateau. Even though he turns down Diane’s offer to give him money from her share of the Woolpack, I still smell a rat...Read

Home & Away spoilers from June 21

wELIJAH’S parents are called, bizarrely, Lijuan and Song. It’s not the only thing Leah finds hard to take about her future in-laws, as tensions rise.Read

Neighbours spoilers from June 21

wSTEPH is worried that Libby’s romance with Dr Doug could put her pregnancy secret in jeopardy – though everyone’s bound to find out eventually. But Lyn decides to help by trying to split up the love birds.Read

Sarah Manners on her heartbreak at the end of The Bill and her marriage

AFTER four years off our screens, winning a part in The Bill was a dream come true for Sarah Manners.Read

The really weird behaviour of Tiger Woods

IT was supposed to be a serious documentary, but I couldn’t help smirking at the sight of a stripper prancing around a pole in her underwear – and a green jacket.Read

More Location failures for Kirstie and Phil

ANOTHER Location, Location, Location, and another week of nobody buying any of Kirstie and Phil’s suggestions.Read

As Glee comes to an end, we remember our favourite Sue Sylvester put-downs

WHO’D have thought that a series about a school choir could be such a huge hit?Read

Sarah Jessica Parker is shocked by her bewitching family history

WHILE we wait for new British episodes of Who Do You Think You Are?, we can keep our genealogy hands in with the American version of the show.Read

7 things you never knew about Sarah Jessica Parker

1Born on March 25 1965 in Nelsonville, Ohio, Sarah Jessica was one of eight children of a nursery school teacher and a journalist.Read

Mock the Week returns

THANK goodness for Mock The Week for providing some light relief amid all the World Cup coverage.Read

Aaron and Jackson finally get together in Emmerdale

AARON’S confusion over his sexuality and his gradual coming to terms with being gay has been one of the most touching of Emmerdale storylines.Read

EastEnders spoilers from June 14

POOR Stacey. This really is the last thing she needs. She’s lost her husband, she’s about to give birth and she’s just had to sit through an awkward baby shower which she didn’t want.Read

Coronation Street spoilers from June 14

WE always knew that John Stape couldn’t carry on impersonating a teacher, and his lies start to backfire this week. He goes on an exam-marking course and bumps into Charlotte, who he last saw at the real Colin Fishwick’s retirement party. He’s forced to tell her what he’s up to and begs her to keep quiet, but she’s relishing the hold she has over him.Read

Hollyoaks spoilers from June 14

wPOOR Steph is whisked into hospital for a hysterectomy this week in a bid to stop her cervical cancer from spreading. At least Gilly is by her side to offer support, after a typical soap misunderstanding – during which he dumps her – is straightened out.Read

Home & Away spoilers from June 14

wTHE Hugo storyline finally comes to an end with, we can only hope, a happy ending. Charlie goes to the farm and tries to persuade Martha he should turn himself in. But, before he can, the fugitive appears and she handcuffs him. But then Eaves and Angelo arrive, a scuffle follows and Hugo in shot. Angelo concocts a story about him being no match for Hugo and that he’s escaped with Martha, but can they actually leave the Bay?Read

Neighbours spoilers from June 14

wYOU wait years to find your father, then two come along at the same time! Just as Donna was starting to bond with Nick, another bloke called Nicholas McKay turns up claiming to be her dad. Donna and the two potential dads take a DNA test to find out the truth.Read

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