Netflix Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan confirm new romance for season 3 as series strays away from original storylines

Ant McPartlin was told to ‘stop talking’ by Declan Donnelly after he was quizzed about the upcoming all-stars series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! on This Morning. The Geordie duo were doing the rounds on Thursday, promoting their new children’s book Propa Happy in association with the NSPCC.  But while chatting to hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, they were soon asked about the future of I’m A Celebrity, which has been running for nearly 20 years.

Following the news that Love Island is set to return to our screens on June 6 at 9pm, the ITV2 show has made another exciting announcement. Ahead of the series eight hitting our TV sets, the Love Island Official Shop has unveiled a new water bottle for Love Island fans to get their hands on.The bottle, which was unveiled earlier on This Morning by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, features a gold-font and is set to be available for a limited run during the series and the summer period.The shop has also introduced a range of official Love Island greeting cards that poke fun at iconic phrases from summers gone by.

Richard Madeley shocked his co-star when he told her that 'we don't need you anymore' live on air. The presenter was back at the helm of Good Morning Britain on Wednesday (May 25) alongside Susanna Reid.

Holly Willoughby is one loving daughter! The This Morning host made sure she celebrated her mother Linda's 74th birthday in the most special way on Tuesday.MORE: Holly Willoughby celebrates very happy family news regarding mum LindaTaking to her Instagram page, the TV star uploaded the sweetest picture of her mum with a large bouquet of flowers whilst dining out. "Happy birthday beautiful mama!!! Love you so very much… [heart emoji]," she simply wrote in the caption.WATCH: Holly Willoughby reveals 'disaster' at her family home!Celebrity friends and fans were quick to comment, with Emma Bunton saying: "Sending birthday hugs.

Holly Willoughby has appeared in a brand new family photo – and it has sparked quite the reaction amongst her fans.MORE: Holly Willoughby stuns fans with unusual household hack: 'Just call me genius!'The This Morning star's older sister, Kelly, shared a sweet snapshot in honour of their mum Linda's birthday. WATCH: Holly Willoughby wows in cheerleading uniformIn it, the siblings and their mother can be seen posing together outside – looking like three peas in a pod!READ: This Morning's Holly Willoughby shares rare photo of son HarryMORE: Holly Willoughby admits she regrets this one thing about her wedding"Mama Willoughby… practically perfect in every way," Kelly sweetly wrote. "Happy 74th birthday! See you later for [cake and champagne]."Kelly shared the family photo in honour of Linda's birthdayFans went wild for the snap – with the majority in complete disbelief over Linda's age.

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Derry Girls actor Siobhán McSweeney has criticised the lack of education in English schools about Northern Ireland.The Channel 4 sitcom concluded its third and final season on Wednesday (May 18) with a 45-minute special where the characters voted on the 1998 Good Friday Agreement to bring an end to decades of violence.The subject has added relevance following Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol implemented in 2019, which Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said needs to be “fixed” following political instability.Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, McSweeney, who plays Sister Michael, said it was an “absolute disgrace” that many English viewers had said they learned more from watching Derry Girls than in school about the issues in Northern Ireland."It breaks my heart"Actress Siobhan McSweeney, who plays Sister Michael in Derry Girls, says that it was 'incredibly poignant' that the characters are filled with hope for peace at the end of the sitcomFull Interview: https://t.co/OXuxtNOvNV#R4Today pic.twitter.com/Yw9W0HGauM— BBC Radio 4 Today (@BBCr4today) May 19, 2022“I’ve woken up this morning to, no word of a lie, hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of messages, and at least three quarters of them are ‘Derry Girls has taught me more about the history of Northern Ireland and Britain than anything that I have been taught in school’,” McSweeney said.“I think if you put aside the absolute disgrace it is that there’s such a gap in the educational system here that they have to look to a comedy to find out about Northern Irish politics that still have an effect today, I think it shows how good the medium of comedy can be to spread a message.”Addressing the show’s relevance in light of the threat to the Good Friday

Derry Girls.The Channel 4 sitcom concluded its third and final season on Wednesday (April 18) with a 45-minute special titled ‘The Agreement’.In the episode, the show returned to Derry one year later around the time of the Good Friday Agreement vote, where Erin (Saoirse-Monica Jackson) and Orla (Louisa Harland) try to wrestle attention towards their joint 18th birthday party.After making a cameo as a police inspector in the first episode of season three, Liam Neeson’s character returned briefly in the finale – seen casting his vote on the agreement in silence.Incredible how Liam Neeson captured all those years on his face in this tiny scene, incredible no words, what a powerful finale #DerryGirls pic.twitter.com/fgrrki7Rrm— Callum (@c411xm) May 18, 2022The biggest surprise was saved for the credits, as Bill and Hillary Clinton’s daughter, Chelsea, received a delayed letter from the gang in present-day New York.In season two episode ‘The President’ which covered the Clintons’ visit to Northern Ireland in 1995, the gang wrote a letter to Chelsea asking if she’d like to hang out.Chelsea finally received the letter in the finale’s closing sequence after it was “intercepted while on its way to the White House in the 1990s”. The episode concluded as she read aloud the letter in her New York home.

With filming due to start on season three of Netflix’s period drama Bridgerton in just a few weeks time, all eyes will be firmly fixed on Penelope and Colin next season as they take centre stage for the next exciting instalment of the series. Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope, recently opened up about what fans could expect in the next series, which included confirming that Penelope and Colin’s romance will be leading to some very risqué scenes, which she is more than prepared for. So far, series two saw Penelope struggle with her love for Colin Bridgerton (played by Luke Newton), while she continued to hide her identity as Lady Whistledown from best friend Eloise.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor“Bridgerton” star Charithra Chandran is sitting at Netflix’s FYC experience at Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles with her fellow Indian co-star Simone Ashley, where they talked about their instantly beloved roles as sisters in the second season of the hit Netflix series.“Bridgerton” has been praised for its diverse cast, but the applause amplified even more when Chandran and Ashley joined Season 2 because they have darker skin than the Indian actors who are traditionally cast in Hollywood for significant roles.“Coming to L.A., it was a profound moment because I spent my life avoiding the sun,” Chandran, who plays Edwina on “Bridgerton,” tells me during a joint interview with Ashley and co-star Nicola Coughlan. “I spent my whole life going outside with a hat on or being fully covered up so I didn’t tan. This is the first time in my life that I walked out and I was like, ‘I can feel it.

Actress Nicola Coughlan has been very much in the limelight in recent months. The star, 35, plays teenager Clare Devlin on Channel 4’s Derry Girls and can also be seen on Netflix as Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton.

Bridgerton will have less sex in the third series due to a huge storyline shakeup, according to Simone Ashley who plays Kate Sharma in the hit Netflix programme. Actress Simone's revelation comes after it was revealed the new series will focus on Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington.The second series of the popular period drama has already toned down on the racy scenes compared to the debut series focussing on Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke of Hastings.

This Morning viewers were left a little baffled when they tuned in to one particular segment on the latest show. Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were back at the helm of the ITV daytime programme on Tuesday (May 17).

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorWelcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.”Is “Bridgerton” star Nicola Coughlan going to be in the Margot Robbie-led “Barbie” movie? Sure sounds like it.It all begins with the speculation that Coughlan would be on the next season of “Doctor Who” after she was photographed at the BAFTA TV Awards with Ncuti Gatwa. Just minutes before, it was announced that the “Sex Education” actor would be the new Doctor.

BRIDGERTON’S Simone Ashley graces the red carpet — as it emerged the regency romp will have even less sex in its third series. Simone, 27, was part of a panel event where it was revealed Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington will be the focus of the next storyline — a tale with very little between-the-sheets action.

The Bridgerton series follows the books written by Julia Quinn.

Emily Longeretta When Nicola Coughlan announced that “Bridgerton” Season 3 will focus on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington’s love story, viewers couldn’t help but wonder why the show was straying from the Julia Quinn books it’s based on.While the first two seasons of the Netflix hit followed the books — first focusing on Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and then on Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathon Bailey), the third book is about Benedict. Jess Brownell, who stepped in as the new showrunner as Chris Van Dusen exited, exclusively shares the reasoning with Variety.“I really feel like it’s Colin and Penelope’s time.

Nicola Coughlan, Simone Ashley and Charithra Chandran gather up for a group photo as they arrive for Netflix’s Bridgerton FYSEE event held at Raleigh Studios on Sunday (May 15) in Los Angeles.

 news — from Lady Whistledown herself. Except fans don't have to wait for Whistledown's society papers to find out.

Bridgerton season 3: Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (). Coughlan revealed the news on Sunday, May 15, at a panel for the Netflix show. “Like Lady Whistledown, I have been keeping a secret for quite some time and I can confirm to you all that is Colin and Penelope’s love story,” she said, per a press release from the streaming service. “I have kept that secret since two weeks into season 2.  This is the first time I am saying it here.” Netflix revealed the news on Instagram via a society paper written by Lady Whistledown.

@bridgertonnetflix Season Three is Colin and Penelope’s Story,” Coughlan wrote on Instagram Sunday night.Newton, who plays middle Bridgerton son Colin, responded to her post writing, “Here we go.”In a separate Instagram story post, Coughlan said she and Newton will try and do right by fans of the tale.“‘Bridgerton’ fans I hope we do you proud captaining this ship. We’re very nervous and excited and can’t wait for you to see #Polin’s story,” she wrote.

A new ‘immersive’ digital artwork is coming to Salford’s Peel Park — giving visitors a unique view back to the past.

Nicola Coughlan just revealed some exciting news about “Bridgerton” season 3.

BRIDGERTON fans will be all too familiar with the show's great romances. However, it looks like things will soon switch up, with the third season of the Netflix series deciding to stray from the original storylines seen in the novels.

Netflix’s FYSEE Space’s opening night ATAS panel on Sunday night showcased Shondaland’s Bridgerton season 2 and revealed big news about Season 3.

Emily Longeretta Netflix’s “Bridgerton” is skipping ahead. Season 3 of the period drama based on Julia Quinn’s books will follow the Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) love story, Coughlan revealed during Sunday’s FYSEE panel.The first two seasons followed the first two novels; Season 1 focused on Daphne Bridgerton’s (Phoebe Dynevor) love story with Simon (Regé-Page Jean), while the second dove into Anthony Bridgerton’s (Jonathon Bailey) romance with Kate (Simone Ashley).While the third book zones in on Benedict Bridgerton’s love life, that season will likely be pushed to a later date with the fourth book’s subject, Penelope, moved up.During the Season 2 finale of “Bridgerton,” Penelope overheard Colin, who she has been interested in for years, say that he would never marry her.

Turning up the heat! Season 3 of Bridgerton has officially tapped Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan to lead the next chapter — with Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington’s love story being moved up in an interesting turn of events.

THE QUEEN's Platinum Jubilee Celebration kicks off tonight with Phillip Schofield and Julie Etchingham hosting together. The theatrical arena event takes place in the grounds of Windsor Castle and will see a number of stars taking to the stage. There will be over a thousand performers and hundreds of horses involved in the Celebration.

ITV The Games has been accused of being "obsessed" with a star as fans accuse the show of showing him too much. The programme is airing each and every weeknight this week from 9pm.

ITV The Games fans have hit out at the result of one of last night's events. Fans watching the Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff fronted show have called out Max George. Some fans say the Wanted singer "cheated" in his climb against ex ITV Coronation Street and Celebrity Big Brother star Ryan Thomas.

The Mirror reports that the chef is one contestant BBC bosses are very keen to get on the show. The cheeky Italian has a big fanbase after becoming a star on fellow BBC show Ready, Steady, Cook before he went onto claim the I'm A Celebrity crown.