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Fran Winston is an experienced Showbiz Reporter and Feature Writer. She covers showbiz, celebrity and TV and frequently writes about celebrity and TV news.

She previously worked as Deputy Editor of both TVNow! and U Magazine. She was Features Editor on Dublin Daily newspaper and has contributed to Newsweek, Glamour and Sunday World to name just a few.

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Storm Huntley breaks silence on This Morning rumours as she says 'I'm delighted'

Storm Huntley breaks silence on This Morning rumours as she says 'I'm delighted'

EXCLUSIVE: Channel 5 presenter Storm Huntley opened up about rumours she was set to join ITV's flagship dayti…

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Top 10 George Michael songs ranked - and No.1 is an absolute classic

Top 10 George Michael songs ranked - and No.1 is an absolute classic

EXCLUSIVE: George Michael's former backing singers have offered up their opinions on his top 10 songs accordi…

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Olly Rix's 'relentless' Casualty schedule left him 'banging head against wall'

Olly Rix's 'relentless' Casualty schedule left him 'banging head against wall'

EXCLUSIVE: Former Call The Midwife star Olly Rix has arrived in Holby ED and is making his presence felt.

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Has the soap's bubble finally burst

Has the soap's bubble finally burst

The well-trodden cobbles of Coronation Street could be leading to a dead end as long-time stars face their …

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Bobby Davro slams Britain's Got Talent as he fumes 'name one person'

Bobby Davro slams Britain's Got Talent as he fumes 'name one person'

EXCLUSIVE: Comedy legend Bobby Davro has very strong feelings about TV talent shows.

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Brian May posts emotional update as fans rush to support him

Brian May posts emotional update as fans rush to support him

Queen guitarist Brian May is currently part of a science team working on a historic project.

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ITV's World Cup problem isn't sexism - it's male viewers abusing female pundits

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By Fran Winston Verified
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I have about as much interest in the World Cup as I have in eating live maggots. Despite this, I was recently asked during a work shift to keep an eye on reaction to ITV 's coverage of the tournament, and when I say I was shocked... it is an understatement. I cannot remember the last time I saw so much misogyny outside of reports on the manosphere.
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Celebrity MasterChef star has BBC show axed after 'unacceptable' posts

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Footballer turned TV personality Ashley Cain has had his BBC documentary series axed, despite already having the second season in the can. The 35-year-old, who also appeared on the 2025 edition of the broadcaster's hit show Celebrity MasterChef , came under fire this week when historic tweets emerged in which he reportedly used offensive, sexualised and aggressive language about women.
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Alex Bueno dead: Beloved singer dies just one day after sharing devastating cancer update

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By Fran Winston Verified
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Beloved singer Alex Bueno died at the age of 62 in New York City on Thursday, June 18. The news was confirmed by his representatives in a post on the star's official Instagram page.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

TV Editor at the Irish Daily Star - they tried saying it was a secretarial role to pay me less and give me less rights.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Many moons ago - not a fan.

How is social media changing news?

Social media has made everything more instant. As such we rarely have a "hold the press" moment as big stories are broken online.
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