The UK entertainment industry is abuzz with recent developments and upcoming events involving some of its most prominent celebrities. From legal victories to new television series, the landscape is evolving rapidly.
In a significant legal development, Prince Harry has settled his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers , which includes an apology for unlawful actions related to *The Sun*. Harry sued NGN over alleged unlawful activities by journalists and private investigators at *The Sun* and the now-defunct *News of the World* from 1996 to 2011. This settlement is notable as NGN admitted unlawful activity at *The Sun* for the first time, avoiding a potentially damaging trial. Harry plans to pressure politicians and police to revisit the scandal, marking a significant moment in the ongoing battle against media intrusion in the UK.
On the television front, the UK is set to witness the return of "Celebrity Big Brother" in 2025. The show, which has been a staple of British reality TV, is scheduled to air nightly on ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player, with its live final slated for April 25 at 9 pm. Hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best, this year's celebrity housemates include EastEnders star Patsy Palmer, actor Mickey Rourke, and Olympic athlete Daley Thompson. The house has relocated to a new setting, and viewers can engage with the show through behind-the-scenes content and late-night coverage. The series continues to captivate audiences, with over 100 million streams on ITVX, and includes exclusive interviews with evictees and commentary from hosts and guest celebrities.
Additionally, "Celebrity Traitors UK" is set to premiere on BBC One later in 2025, likely in late summer or early autumn. Hosted once again by Claudia Winkleman, this celebrity edition will see well-known faces competing in the popular murder-mystery format. Confirmed participants include Tom Daley, Bob Mortimer, Stephen Fry, Jonathan Ross, and Clare Balding. The show, filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, will follow the usual format: celebrities will start as Faithfuls, with a few secretly selected as Traitors aiming to deceive the rest. Through missions, players build a prize fund of up to £120,000, with celebrities aiming to win up to £100,000 for charity. Regular banishments and “murders” spice up the gameplay, culminating in either the Faithfuls or a remaining Traitor claiming the prize.
In the realm of reality television, the 2024 series of "I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!" concluded with McFly's Danny Jones being crowned King of the Jungle. The series, filmed in Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia, featured a diverse lineup of celebrities and was presented by Ant & Dec. Jones' victory marks the second time a member of McFly has won the series, following bandmate Dougie Poynter's win in 2011.
These developments highlight the dynamic nature of the UK's entertainment industry, with celebrities continually engaging in new projects and legal battles that capture public attention.
