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The audition stages of Britain’s Got Talent 2020 wrapped up last weekend (Saturday, May 30) on ITV. So, why isn’t Britain’s Got Talent on tonight as originally planned?Express.co.ukhas everything you need to know.

Why isn’t Britain’s Got Talent?

For the first time in 14 years, Britain’s Got Talent live final will not go ahead as planned.

Usually, after eight weeks of audition stages, the Britain’s Got Talent live semi-finals are head in front of a live studio audience.

The finalists perform live on stage and the audience at home vote for the act they want to see in the final, which is held at the end of six live semi-final shows.

The act that received the highest amount of votes from the public is sent straight through to Sunday’s live final.

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The judges – Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon – will then have to decide between the next two acts who received the highest number of votes, sending only one through to the final.

Britain’s Got Talent fans would have noticed that the live semi-finals did not go ahead this week and as a result, there is no semi-final tonight (Saturday, June 6) or final tomorrow (Sunday, June 7).

The reason Britain’s Got Talent is not on this week is because the live shows were postponed as a result of the current coronavirus pandemic.

ITV announced in April that the live show’s had been postponed in a statement which read: “We have been working with the brilliant production teams at Thames and Syco to find a way of making the live finals work, which were due to be broadcast at the end of May.

“However, in light of the latest government health guidelines and in line with our priority of safeguarding the well-being of everyone involved in our programmes, production of the live shows cannot go ahead as planned.”

When will Britain’s Got Talent 2020 return?

Unfortunately, a return date for Britain’s Got Talent 2020 has not been confirmed by ITV.

However, there is some good news for fans of the long-running talent series.

Judge Amanda Holden revealed that the judges had been given a provisional return date of Autumn 2020.

Speaking to HuffPost UK, Amanda said: “ “All of the judges have been given a date to hold in early autumn to see if it works live.

“We would never do it without an audience because we’ve always said the British public is the fifth judge. It would be no fun without them!”

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Queen of the South season four ended with the return of a major character to the USA Network crime series. The cliffhanger has left viewers desperate to know whether the show will be back with another season on Netflix. Here’s everything which has been revealed so far about the future of the show.

Will there be another series of Queen of the South?

WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Queen of the South season 4.

Season four of Queen of the South was released on Netflix last week for fans in the UK to watch the latest episodes of the crime drama.

The new outing followed Teresa Mendoza (played by Alice Braga) as she headed to New Orleans to strengthen her cartel.

The season culminated in a dramatic finale episode, which saw Javier Jimenez (Alfonso Herrera) killed by Judge Lafayette (David Andrews).

Then in a dramatic cliffhanger, James (Peter Gadiot) returned after turning up at a warehouse with a severe abdomen wound.

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When he was embraced by his ex-girlfriend Teresa, he warned “they were coming” before the series ended.

The finale left many fans desperate to know whether the series would be returning with another outing soon.

There’s good news for viewers of the show as Queen of the South has been renewed for a fifth season.

The announcement came from the USA Network back in August 2019 after it aired originally on the channel.

When will Queen of the South season 5 be released?

So far, every season of the show has been released in June in the US before landing on Netflix months later.

However, the latest series is set to be delayed after filming was shut down back in March.

This was because the outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19 shut down production on the show.

Therefore, it is unclear when the series will be returning to screens as filming has not yet resumed.

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In May series co-showrunner Dailyn Rodriguez told a fan on Twitter: “Season five was interrupted due to Covid.

“We have no idea when we will resume shooting or when we will premiere.”

Express.co.uk will update this article as soon as an official release date is announced for the series.

When it does return, Rodriguez also confirmed there will be less episodes than usual of the show.

Posting on Twitter back in February, she wrote: “Dear #queenfamilia we are so sorry to tell you that we only got a 10 episode order for season five.

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“However, we promise you won’t be disappointed with what we have in store for you. #queenofthesouth.”

In order to whet fans’ appetites, the USA Network has also released a trailer for season five, which hints the Russians will be her new enemy.

In the short clip Teresa is heard being warned about the Russians and the threat they will pose.

She also says: “If I do this now where will it end. You don’t know what I’m capable of.”

A migraine is a moderate or severe headache felt as a throbbing pain on one side of the head. The sensation often causes people to feel sick, and be increasingly sensitive to light and sound. Some have them every day, others only have one every few years.Express.co.ukspoke to Clinical Nutritionist Suzie Sawyer to find out how to beat your migraine.

What are the symptoms of migraine?

Around 190,000 migraine attacks are experienced every single day in England, and nearly six million people suffer from the painful condition in the UK.

Migraine affects women more commonly, with around five to 25 percent of women suffering from the condition compared to two to 10 percent of men.

She said: “From a severe, throbbing headache, often just affecting one side of the head to pain that can drain down the face or side to side and is frequently joined by nausea, to vomiting and visual disturbances such as flashing lights.”

What causes migraines?

Unfortunately, it is not known for certain what causes a migraine.

Ms Sawyer said: “While the causes of migraine are still largely unknown, this complex condition is certainly not just a vascular headache but more a disorder of the nervous system function which causes inflammatory changes in pain-sensitive parts of the brain.

“This does make treatment options very challenging. And while there is currently no cure for migraine, a better understanding of the condition and its physiology are helping bring much-needed relief for sufferers.”

Read on to find out the top migraine triggers and Ms Sawyer’s top how to calm your headaches down.

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Stress

If you are experiencing a migraine for the first time in your life during lockdown, your trigger could be stress.

Ms Sawyer said: “Research shows that stress for many migraine sufferers is a trigger and an identifiable ‘tipping point’.

“It’s no secret that the whole world has been coping with extreme stress over the last few months.

“While we can’t influence lots of what’s going on in the outside world, and indeed within our own lives, there are certainly some really effective herbal helpers to support the body during stressful times and a potential helper for migraine sufferers where stress is the core trigger.

“The herb Rhodiola Rosea, has long been used in traditional herbal remedies.

“Known as an adaptogen (just like ginseng), Rhodiola has a balancing effect on the body, plus helps overcome feelings of anxiety and fatigue, and could prove useful in the battle against migraine.

“Vitano Rhodiola tablets a natural herbal supplement which can help with the temporary relief of symptoms associated with stress such as fatigue and exhaustion.”

Poor diet

We all know what you put into your body will impact your health and your diet plays a role in triggering migraines too.

Ms Sawyer said: “What we eat has a massive effect on overall health, but certain foods or additives used in food processing are known to be problematic to migraine sufferers.”

She went on to reveal a list of foods to limit or completely shun if you are a migraine sufferer.

“Monosodium glutamate (MSG), generally an ingredient in soy sauce is another known trigger, therefore Chinese foods are a big ‘no-no’.

“Also watch out for caffeine (fizzy drinks often contain caffeine), citrus fruits, cultured dairy products such as kefir and yoghurt, shellfish, and wheat-based foods (wheat is a known allergen).

“Unfortunately, foods containing wheat such as bread, pasta, cereals, cakes and biscuits should be avoided for this reason when trying to identify triggers.”

It may sound as if lots of food groups are out of bounds when battling a migraine, but that is not true.

Ms Sawyer said: “There’s still plenty of delicious, healthy foods to be enjoyed.”

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Migraine-friendly foods, like those high in protein and full of colour, include:

Chicken

Turkey

Eggs

All fish (not tinned)

Quinoa

Beans

Almonds

Cashews

Broccoli

Kale

Carrots

Apples

Beetroot

Sweet potatoes

Pineapple

Watermelon

Blueberries

Balanced hormones

Have your migraines crept up on you during a time of hormonal change? This is no coincidence.

Ms Sawyer said: “One of the most common migraine triggers, particularly for women are hormonal fluctuations that naturally occur around puberty, period-time, pregnancy, and menopause.

“Thankfully though, many women do find things improve after the menopause and hormones settle, although that may still be a long time to wait.

“It’s important to recognise that nothing works in isolation within the body and one body system is closely related to another.”

So how do you regulate your hormones?

Ms Sawyer said: “None more so when discussing hormones are those involved with blood sugar balance.

“These relate very closely to sex hormones, sleep, appetite, mood, stress, inflammation and so much more.

“It’s especially important when managing migraine to keep blood sugar levels in good balance.

“This means eating protein at every meal, avoiding stimulants such as caffeine and alcohol and reducing the intake of highly refined sugary foods.

“These often contain sweeteners, another known migraine aggravator.

“Taking a high-quality daily supplement specially formulated for women is worth considering, such as an Alive! multi-vitamin, available in tablet and gummy formats, which contain specific nutrients for hormonal balance.

“Specifically, for men of all ages, Alive! Ultra Men’s Energy Wholefood Plus contains high levels of stress-busting B-vitamins as well as calming magnesium.”

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Environmental factors

Certain environmental factors such as sunlight, bright lights and ones that flicker and flash can bring on a migraine attack.

Intense penetrating smells of smoke-filled rooms are other triggers.

Strangely, changes in barometric pressure or lots of noise can often affect sufferers.

Ms Sawyer advised: “Clearly, there is little that can be influenced by these factors, other than avoiding certain situations as much as possible.

“If you’re struggling to find the causes (and remembering it may well be multi-factorial) then keep a daily diary noting your routine, weather patterns, food and of course any symptoms.

“And for most women, tracking their menstrual cycle and hormone challenges is just a normal part of daily life!

“We all know the importance of getting plenty of restorative sleep with too many late nights taking their toll on energy levels, mood, eating patterns and how we look and feel generally.

“Clearly, long-haul travel has been severely curtailed over recent months which further disrupts sleep patterns, but events of this year have had a worsening effect on sleep and emotional wellbeing generally.

“For migraine sufferers, this will have only exacerbated the condition.

“Sleep needs to be prioritised with electronic devices turned off at least two hours before bedtime, and a strong bedtime routine put in place. It works for babies!

“Herbal remedies combining Valerian and Passionflower, such as Bonuit Sleep Aid tablets will help you to get to sleep more quickly and also sustain sleep.”

Lack of exercise

If your exercise routine has been knocked down a peg in lockdown, you may be experiencing more migraines.

Ms Sawyer said: “Lack of exercise is a known trigger for migraine attacks but also delivers a wealth of physical and emotional benefits.

“It’s amazing just how refreshing a brisk walk can feel, and it’s a great stress buster too.

“Walking encourages good blood flow around the body and brain.

“Plus, it provides a great opportunity to put on your headphones and listen to a podcast or some of your favourite sounds; all very positive for migraine sufferers.

“Try to get outside for at least an hour, or more, every day.

“There’s no shortage of exercise options with a myriad of classes and programmes being run virtually as well as loads available outdoors.”

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Rick Stein has become something of a mainstay in the homes of countless Britons around the country. The TV chef and broadcasting legend has passed on tips and tricks of the trade from around the world.

His first appearance came on the BBC’s “Floyd on Fish”, 1985, in which Keith Floyd called him “Nick” several times.

Since then Mr Stein has managed to secure a reel of television spin-offs and longer lasting series’.

His TV career has been particularly lucrative, having taken him all around the world.

He’s visited places as far-flung as Japan, as exotic as Mexico – in each country bringing something unique back home to Britain.

Yet, his career in cooking wasn’t always as plain-sailing as it might appear – certainly not taking a traditional route into the culinary world.

Mr Stein flunked school and found himself on a trip to Australia shortly after his father’s death, as a 19-year-old.

Working as a labourer in an abattoir, and later a clerk in a naval dockyard, Mr Stein likely never had a career as a TV chef in mind.

After taking time out to travel in New Zealand, Mr Stein returned to the UK.

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Here, a successful application to Oxford saw him gain a degree in English.

After graduation, he converted a mobile disco into a quayside nightclub.

It was here that the club became famous for its freeze-dried curries.

But after several skirmishes with the police, the club was shut down.

It did, however, keep its food license, and so continued as a restaurant, subsequently becoming Mr Stein’s first established eatery.

Having gone on to open restaurants around the world, from Cornwall to Australia, Mr Stein revealed during a 2019 interview with You Magazine how working in the fast-paced environment of a kitchen gradually took its toll.

Mr Stein’s now past retirement age but explained how he’s happy to remain in the industry.

However, he admitted: “I suppose I’m lucky.

“I did a lot of time in kitchens, working all hours, but I did get tired in the end, by the time I was 50.

“It was just too busy, too big a kitchen to carry on.”

Establishing such a rich career in a particular field inevitably opens up several paths to relationships and friendships with those you work with.

Through filming around the world, Mr Stein became close friends with the director David Pritchard.

The pair worked together on several of Mr Stein’s food shows, and, earlier on duriing the interview, Mr Stein revealed how despite their close friendship, the two disagreed on the divisive Brexit.

While Mr Stein’s series exploring food in France was in production, David died from cancer.

Mr Stein explained: “We all knew that he was going to die.

“We just wanted to make this series as nostalgia for a country that we both loved.

“I’ve filmed in France with David ever since we began making TV together 30 years ago and I wanted to share it with him.

“Funnily enough David voted to leave the European Union -and, I voted to stay.”

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Netflix has dropped a fresh teen thriller for viewers to get their teeth stuck into. Blood and Water promises to bring as much drama and intrigue as shows like Riverdale and Élite. Express.co.uk looks at the filming locations for Blood and Water.

Where is Blood and Water on Netflix set?

The show is set in modern-day Cape Town, South Africa with the action set in and around the city.

Blood and Water’s main setting is the prestigious private school Parkhurst College.

Cape Town’s affluent teenagers attend Parkhurst College, where lead Puleng Khumalo (played by Ama Qamata) will be hoping to find answers about her sister, who was abducted at birth.

Audiences will also see a lot of action occurring at the homes of the wealthy teens as well as their escapades around Cape Town.

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Is Parkhurst College real?

Blood and Water’s prestigious Parkhurst College is a fictitious institution created for the series.

While there is an area called Parkhurst, there’s only a primary school located in this region.

In the series, Parkhurst only admits students who come from money and sees its pupils donning uniform of gold and burgundy which adds another layer of exclusivity.

Parkhurst College appears to be a character in itself as well as a setting where viewers will see some of the biggest scenes taking place.

Where is Blood and Water filmed?

Blood and Water was filmed in its native Cape Town with the shoot commencing in June 2019.

At the time, Netflix shared some images from the Blood and Water table read as the cast and crew gathered to go through the scripts.

A tweet from the streaming service read: “Exciting news! “Blood and Water,” @NetflixSA ‘s 2nd original, has started production!!

“Starring a mix of some of South Africa’s young and familiar actors, it will be directed by South Africa’s very own @NosiphoDumisa.”

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The show was filmed in various locations in the area with acclaimed director Nosipho Dumisa helming Blood and Water.

While South African production company Gambit Films made the show.

Director Dumisa said: “Gambit Films and I are so excited to be working with Netflix on this explosive young-adult drama, with not only a cool look at strong female leads but also a powerful mystery at its core.

“As a director who loves genre, this series combines the best of so many and isn’t shy to delve into the real issues of youth culture, whilst jam-packing it with twists that will keep viewers guessing.”

Netflix executive Kelly Luegenbiehl said: “We are delighted to be investing further in African content and to partner with Nosipho and the team at Gambit Films to bring our second original series from South Africa to Netflix.

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“Great stories are universal, so we expect this gripping teen drama, with its view on contemporary high-school life, to appeal to young adults from South Africa, as well as the rest of the world.”

Blood and Water is the latest Netflix Original to be made in Africa as the streamer invests more in the region.

Previously, Netflix has released the TV show Shadow about a police officer who develops superpowers after being struck by lightning.

Netflix’s female spy series Queen Sono came out in February and followed the titular operative completing various missions in South Africa.

Queen Sono was Netflix’s first African Original and was renewed for season two.

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The BBC continues its coverage of the Chelsea Flower Show this evening (Monday, May 18) with a series of special programmes running throughout the week celebrating the annual show. The broadcaster launched its programming yesterday and there will be plenty to watch from the comfort of your own homes. This year, the Chelsea Flower Show will be running between Monday, May 18 and Friday, May 23.

How to vote in the BBC Chelsea Flower show 2020

This year members of the public will be able to vote for their favourite garden in the BBC/RHS People’s Choice Awards.

The vote is now open with people selecting their favourite garden from the winners of the last 10 years of the show.

From 2010 to 2019, you can choose which of the champions is the ultimate winner in this year’s competition.

Here is a list of all the gardens you can choose from:

2019 – The Welcome to Yorkshire Garden, designed by Mark Gregory

2018 – Welcome to Yorkshire, designed by Mark Gregory

2017 – The Morgan Stanley Garden, designed by Chris Beardshaw

2016 – God’s Own County – A Garden for Yorkshire, designed by Matthew Wilson

But green-fingered fans shouldn’t fret after the Royal Horticultural Society announced a virtual Chelsea Flower Show.

This online event will feature online tours of the gardens carried out by the designers such as celebrity Monty Don.

Demonstrations, gardening tutorials and Q&As with the experts will be taking place online, so people won’t miss out.

As part of the virtual event, there will also be different themes each day, such as growing plants indoors and health and wellbeing.

Queen Elizabeth II, who is the patron of the RHS, usually attends the show each year with members of the Royal Family.

However, due to the global pandemic, this sadly won’t be going ahead.

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Instead, the Queen issued a statement to the organisers, which read: “On the occasion of the Opening of the Virtual Chelsea Flower Show 2020, I send my best wishes to all those associated with the Royal Horticultural Society.

“My family and I have always enjoyed visiting the Show, and I know that your Members and Supporters will be disappointed that they are unable to attend in person this year.

“As Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society, I was pleased to hear that you will be providing gardening advice and virtual sessions on your website, from Monday 18th to Saturday 23rd May.

“I am sure that my grandmother, Queen Mary, who first attended the Chelsea Flower Show in 1916, would be delighted that many people today have an enthusiasm for horticulture, and that gardening remains a popular past time in the United Kingdom.

“As you adapt to the present circumstances, I hope you find this unique event enjoyable and interesting.”

The Chelsea Flower Show 2020 will be airing all this week on BBC One at 3.45pm and BBC Two at 8pm

Netflix series Ozark continues to prove popular among fans. The series, which has been compared to the likes of Breaking Bad, sees a middle-class family from Chicago working for a Mexican drug cartel after a business deal goes south. Ozark features plenty of death and violence amid the gritty drama with some unsavoury characters, including assassin Nelson (played by Nelson Bonilla).

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Nelson has notched up quite a few names on hit list during his time working as the Navarro Cartel’s resident executioner.

While he may be a man of few words, when it comes to cleaning up for mob boss Felix Navarro (Omar Solis), Nelson gets the job done quickly and efficiently.

However, it looks like Nelson’s time could nearly be up as the body count starts to mount with the FBI sniffing around.

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In an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, American actor Bonilla shed further light on his cold-blooded alter ego.

The actor, who has also had roles in The Haunting of Hill House and Sacrifice, said: “No one is ever truly safe.

“Death can be around the corner for anyone. It is simply a matter of timing and opportunity.

“I guess you can throw some luck into it as well. I just hope it is epic.”

While all of this is speculation, the dangerous world of Ozark means anyone could meet the reaper and it’s only chance keeping them alive.

Bonilla went on to reflect about how his character may have initially got caught up in the cartel.

He explained: “I have always imagined Omar Navarro courting or recruiting Nelson at a young age.

“Maybe right out of the service where Nelson acquired his skillset for killing.”

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The star continued: “There is also a version where Nelson was always Omar’s best and most efficient killer.

“Groomed from an early age through reckless training and conditioning.

“Brainwashing him in a sense of endless and limitless fidelity.”

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The hitman is only likely to be killed off if he betrays Navarro in some way but at this stage, it seems unlikely.

Nevertheless, there are other characters who could come after him such as Ruth Langmore (Julia Garner), Erin Pierce (Madison Thompson) and Jonah Byrde (Skylar Gaertner).

So, Nelson will be watching his back from now on, knowing he’s increasingly becoming a target with each job he completes.

Nelson is a highly proficient killer, so even if someone did come after him, he’d give a good fight.

Sadly, Netflix has yet to confirm season four but as the show dropped a couple of months ago, it might be a while yet before viewers get any news.

Nostradamus is the 16th-century apothecary and writer, who many believe could accurately predict the future. The French mystic is often credited with predicting the outbreak of World War 2 as well as the assassination of John F Kennedy in 1963. Nostradamus’ followers base their bizarre claims on his 1555 book Les Propheties.

The tome is a collection of cryptic passages, known as quatrains, that rarely mention specific details, locations or people.

Conspiracy theorists are, however, certain the poetic quatrains can be deciphered to revealed clues about the future.

So what did Nostradamus have to about the year 2020?

And did the supposed seer have anything to say about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic?

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Nostradamus predictions for 2020:

Throughout his quatrains, the French mystic strayed from naming specific dates or years.

Instead, any prophecy credited to Nostradamus is a personal and biased interpretation of a very vague and cryptic piece of writing.

However, Nostradamus’ followers have claimed he correctly predicted the Great Fire of London in 1666 and the death of King Henry II of France in 1559.

According to the website CuriousCosmos.com, Nostradamus warned the world of great earthquakes in North America in 2020.

Nostradamus also supposedly predicted a geological disaster that will strike the “New World”.

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On top of natural cataclysms, an economic crisis was also supposedly predicted for 2020.

One person on Twitter said: “Nostradamus predicted that there will be an outbreak of third world war in 2020.”

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Many people believe the health crisis caused by the coronavirus was foretold nearly 500 years ago.

Although there is no proof to support the claim in Nostradamus’ writings, social media is rife with unfounded claims about the supposed prophet.

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One person said: “Nostradamus mentioned the Coronavirus in his prophecies 465 years ago.

“Nostradamus wrote in his book at 2:53 that in the year 2020, a city bordering the sea of East Asia would have an epidemic that would bring about a great tragedy in human history.”

Another person said on Twitter: “I know people don’t believe the prediction of Nostradamus, Edgar Casey, etc.

“But, all of them predicted a plague that would wipe out one to two thirds of the world population.

“I’m sorry to say I truly believe this may be it, the twin year 2020.”

Nostradamus’ naysayers, however, do not believe the French physician ever made any real predictions of the future.

Brian Dunning, host of the Skeptoid podcast, debunked Nostradamus’ prophecies on his show.

He said: “Nostradamus’ writings are exploited in a number of fallacious ways.

“Ambiguous and wrong translations, ‘creative’ interpretations, hoax writings, fictional accounts, and the breaking of non-existent codes within his quatrains all contribute to a vast body of work, all of it wrong, and many times the size of everything Nostradamus ever actually wrote.”

Coronation Street has been on screens since 1960 and is celebrating its 60th birthday this year. The ITV soap has seen many characters gracing the cobbles over the years. Among the faces turning up in Weatherfield is Liz McDonald (played by Beverly Callard). The barmaid at the Rovers Return has been on the soap since 1989 but now she’s making an exit after 30 years. The actress is appearing on Through The Keyhole tonight (Saturday, May 9) and some may be wondering about her departure.

Why is Beverly Callard leaving Coronation Street?

Actress Callard is said to have had some sleepless nights before she made the decision to walk away from Coronation Street.

The news of Callard quitting the long-running series broke in November last year and it seems it was not a decision the star made lightly.

But Callard appears to want to take on some new roles and projects.

She told OK! Magazine at the time: “There’s very little work in our industry for women over 50, but I’m 62 and recently I was doing three jobs at once.

“It made me realise how I was privileged to have the opportunity to do so when so many women my age no longer get the chance.”

She continued: “I’m sick of ageism in the industry.

“Although I’ve had to leave the safety net of being in Coronation Street to do this, I’m hoping that ageist bosses, of which there are many, take note of how successful this show is and it starts the ball rolling on helping other women my age, get the roles they still deserve.”

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More recently, she revealed to The Mirror she has “no idea what will happen”.

Callard said: “The only thing I’ve been guaranteed is that Liz is not going to die. It would be really good if she found love and happiness, but I can’t see that happening.”

She added: “I’ll miss the failed romances and the feuds, but not the fashion. On my last day I’ll set fire to Liz’s wardrobe.”

However, there have been hints about an explosive exit with the star promising Liz will leave with “one hell of a bang”.

She also said she’d been “in shock” and was “numb” after making the move to depart for pastures new.

Corrie fans will see Liz getting a good send-off in soap style and with the character not leaving in a coffin, there’s always scope for her to return in the future.

The actress was due to film her final scenes on the cobbles in July, however, this has now been thrown into uncertainty due to the coronavirus outbreak.

ITV recently confirmed filmed had been halted on both Coronation Street and Emmerdale due to the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world.

A statement from the broadcaster read: “ITV has sadly taken the decision to suspend production of the soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale with effect from Monday 23 March.

“We’ve been doing our best to carry on filming, whilst adhering to the Government’s latest health guidelines, to ensure we’ve episodes of both soaps airing on ITV until at least the early summer.

“However, the health and well-being of the production teams, actors, crew and their families is of paramount importance to us and we now feel that the time has come to stop filming.

“We’d like to thank our viewers for their support and hope they continue to enjoy both soaps in the coming months.”

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ITV has also confirmed a change to the transmission of Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

A second statement said: “Following yesterday’s announcement that filming of Coronation Street and Emmerdale will be suspended, ITV has taken the decision to reduce Emmerdale’s transmission pattern to three episodes per week from Monday 30 March.

“The Yorkshire based soap will air on Monday, Wednesday and Friday with Coronation Street airing at 7.30pm on the same nights.

“The change to Emmerdale’s transmission pattern will ensure we have episodes of both soaps airing on ITV until at least the early summer.”

Right now, it’s unclear when filming is going to recommence on the soap and so, it could be a while before fans have to say good by to Liz for good.

Lydia Clyma was just one of several sexually frustrated singles who were challenged by Netflix to mingle in a tropical paradise without up close and personal. As fans scoured online for more info on Too Hot To Handle’s hottest stars, a cringe-inducing clip was recently unearthed.

Before Lydia set heartbeats racing during her appearances on Netflix’s latest reality show, fans discovered she also made an appearance on Channel 4’s Naked Stories.

The former ring girl, originally from Portsmouth but now living in London, also appeared in holiday bonanza Ibiza Weekender.

Naked Stories is infamous for delving deep into the more unpleasant aspects of hookups and casual sex, including taking viewers step-by-step through a test for Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI).

During a recent episode, the Too Hot to Handle star paid a visit to nurse Sarah Mulindwa to raise some concerns about a recent sexual partner.

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Before the exam, Lydia said: ‘I think the last person I had sex with probably [got] around, so there’s obviously always a high possibility.”

Although the visit raised some important concerns regarding sexual health, viewers cringed at the intimate procedures taken during a standard STI test.

After admitting to having anal sex without protection, nurse Sarah performs a rectal swab on television in full view of recoiling viewers.

In the middle of her test, Lydia joked: “They can’t put it back in the front once it’s been in the back.”

Throughout her visit, Lydia also made some surprising confessions regarding her own sex life, namely an aversion to contraceptive.

She told Sarah: “I feel it’s a guy thing to remember. If I’m taking contraception, that’s their part of the deal.”

When the fans discovered the clip of the reality star on YouTube, they took to the comments to chat about the merits and fallbacks of casual dating.

One fan was quick to judge and said: “I don’t understand these people, sleeping around with multiple people and no protection.”

Though another argued: “The comments are sad coming from sad people. I’m here because of that Netflix show and was curious about her past appearances. Hella judgemental up in this b****!”

Thankfully, Lydia came back clear of all STIs by the end of the exams.

However, the unearthed clip released in November 2019 took the opportunity to remind young people of the risk of STIs, encouraging those who are sexually active to get tested when possible.

Alongside the clip, Naked Stories’ YouTube page commented: “According to the latest statistics from Public Health England, an STI is diagnosed every 4 minutes in England and across all STIs, the highest rates of diagnoses are found in young people aged 16 to 24.”

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While STI rates may be expected to fall amid lockdown restrictions, Lydia’s appearance on the show stands as a reminder for young singles to stay safe.

Sexual health experts like Nurse Sarah, along with other health clinics across the country, offer full sex MOTs for anyone who visits their one-stop clinic.

Netflix has not confirmed a second season of Too Hot To Handle, but the streaming platform will air a special lockdown reunion special later today.

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