News about Christopher Biggins

On the one-year anniversary of his death, Paul O'Grady's 17-year romance with husband Andre Portasio who's saved him' is chronicled here

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 28, 2024
After his death in March 28 2023, Paul O'Grady's friend, Christopher Biggins, admitted that the late comedian's marriage to Andre Portasio's daughter saved him' from an earlier death. Christopher, the late comedian's close friend, opened up about their four-decade-long friendship and how Paul flourished after losing to Andre. He had suffered with several heart attacks and a major fight with Covid prior to Paul's sudden death.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: 'Fast Eddie' Davenport's sadness as friend dies after a party at his 18th century mansion

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 26, 2024
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: he was found guilty of fraud, manacled to a hospital bed, served two prison sentences, and portrayed himself as "Lord Edward" despite lacking even a little link to the aristocracy. However, Eddie Davenport seems to be unable to slip sedately into the shadows just yet. I can even talk about another unexpected chapter in Davenport's all-to-brief career, which has been lived in the public eye since the 1980s, when he arranged the 'Gatecrasher Balls' for thousands of alcohol-fueled public school students, many of whom were feted in palatial splendour, including Longleat, the Marquess of Bath's Wiltshire seat.

As their celebrity spin-off episodes are finally introduced, two of the BBC property shows get a major overhaul

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 18, 2023
As their celebrity spin-off episodes were finally released on Monday, BBC's Escape To The Country and Homes Under the Hammer both had a big shake-up. The much-loved TV shows had certainly one thing in common: they all underwent a special upgrade and added some familiar faces on screen. The popular daytime shows will feature a slew of celebrities from Strictly Come Dancing, The Chase, The One Show, and many more for the first time.

Christopher Biggins, a celeb, speaks to ME and MY MONEY

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 24, 2023
Christopher Biggins, an actor and pantomime legend, made his big break when he appeared in the 1970s BBC classic sitcom Porridge. A 50-year career has included everything from acting in pantomime, children's series On Safari, to being named king of the jungle in 2007's I'm a Celebrity. Get Me Out of Here! Biggins, who is affectionately known, informs Dan Moore that after appearing in BBC's I, Claudius, he believes he was actually the emperor in a previous life. Neil Sinclair, his partner, lives in East London.

Stuart Machin, Marks & Spencer's CEO, talked to us

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 27, 2023
Machin's first set of annual reports was adored by the City. Pretax revenues increased by more than a quarter to £476 million, food sales were almost 9% higher, and clothing and homeware sales increased by 11.5 percent. M&S shares have risen almost 20% this year to the rescue of long-suffering small investors, but there is still a lot of ground to cover. In 2019, M&S was kicked out of the elite FTSE 100, and shares are still way below the £4.00 paid by Sir Philip Green in a takeover bid nearly two decades ago.

Linda Robson reveals her career almost ended after taking drugs on controversial ITV show

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 27, 2023
Linda Robson has revealed that after signing up for a controversial TV show, she was told that her 50-year showbiz career would be over. The Loose Women actress, 65, was one of five celebrities to tour America in a psychedelic bus to investigate cannabis use on the ITV show Gone To Pot back in 2017. Pam St Clement, Christopher Biggins, John Fashanu, and Bobby George, Linda and her co-stars, all took smoke on the tour, which culminated in them wanting cannabis to be legalized in the United Kingdom.

Dame Joan Collins, 89, cuts an elegant figure as she steps out with husband Percy Gibson, 58

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 22, 2023
Dame Joan Collins oozed class when she was caught on Monday in London with her husband Percy Gibson - just one day before celebrating her 90th birthday. The actress, 89, was upbeat as she stepped out of the house arm in arm with Perry. Joan sparkled in a light blue blazer jacket and wore a white gauze top under, looking very polished.

Joan Collins, 89 shares group snap from 'fabulous' Coronation party

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 10, 2023
Joan Collins posted a group snap from her 'fabulous' Coronation party over the weekend, which she attended with a slew of famous faces. The actress, who is 89, took to Instagram on Wednesday to post the snap as they all enjoyed dinner at the Wolseley with her husband Percy Gibson, 58, and pals. Joan was joined by Christopher Biggins, former actress Yvonne Romain, investor Ivan Massow, Theo and Louise Fennell, and journalist Andrew Neil.

Christopher Biggins, who is pink-suited, is omitted from the party, which was accompanied by champagne

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 8, 2023
When she was projected leaving the Park Theatre birthday bash on Sunday night, Christopher Biggins was his typical flamboyant self. The entertainer, 74, struded out of the Park Theatre birthday party in Finsbury Park wearing a pink suit and holding a bottle of champagne in hand. He seemed to be having a lovely time as he leaned in to kiss EastEnders legend Michelle Collins and Blackadder actor James Blackadder before leaping into his taxi.

Andre Portasio's marriage to Paul O'Grady "saved him."

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 2, 2023
Christopher Biggins has revealed that Paul O'Grady's marriage to husband Andre Portasio's fiance "saved him." On March 28, the beloved comedian died aged 67, 'awfully but peacefully', according to his partner Andre Portasio. Christopher has now shared more about their four-decade-long friendship and how Paul truly came to life after being wounded for Andre.

Despite doctors' warnings, Christopher Biggins reveals that Paul O'Grady smoked despite doctors' warnings

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 29, 2023
Despite doctors' warnings, Christopher Biggins has revealed that Paul O'Grady carried on smoking despite doctors' warnings, as he shared sweet memories of his pal after his 'unexpected' death at the age of 67. The actor, who died 74 years old, told MailOnline exclusively that he and his close friend, Cilla Black, tried to convince Paul to stop smoking, but the actor turned it down. Paul, the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died on Tuesday at the age of 67, despite suffering three heart attacks, his partner Andre Portasio said.

In a Twitter blunder, Christopher Biggins is caught 'liking' X-rated messages

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 28, 2023
Since apparently unaware that followers would see his 'liked' tweets, Christopher Biggins was trapped in a Twitter blunder. The 74-year-old pantomime legend had liked several X-rated videos of men doing various sex acts but decided they should not be seen by others, but quickly discarded them after they realized they could not be seen by others. It was too late, however, as screengrabs of the video began to circulate online, with Christopher Biggins quickly becoming a trend on Twitter.

CITY WHISPERS: Tolstoy looks like a light reading, according to bank reports

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 25, 2023
The Big Four banks in the United Kingdom's Big Four banks have had a mixed reporting season - NatWest, Barclays, Lloyds, and HSBC. Forget the profits; city types will be well aware that the lenders have all updated their annual reports and accounts. They are all hefty tomes. Poor retail investors are eager to learn more about the banks and then have to wade through it all. They should wonder where to begin.

After being almost knocked down, Joan Collins insists Sadiq Khan confronts unruly cyclists

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 23, 2023
Dame Joan Collins, 89, was heading to Rules Restaurant in Covent Garden, central London, with visitors including Christopher Biggins, Mamma Mia author Judy Craymer, and her husband Percy when the incident was reported (right, London Mayor Sadiq Khan). The actress and original Dynasty actress made it to the restaurant, but after a cyclist with no lights' allegedly crashed into her, she was clearly shaken up. 'We discovered Maiden Lane was blocked to all traffic on her Instagram page (pictured inset).' We were led out of a black cab on the way to @rules_restaurant.' However, that didn't stop a masked bike with no lights and weaving on the pavement from collapsing into me, nearly knocking me over.' Dame Joan despaired as she asked: 'How much longer must we live with closed roads and cyclists who consider themselves above the law?Why don't you do something @mayorofldn @sadig before this beautiful city of London is ruined?' "You must not cycle on a pavement," says rule 64, "you must not cycle on a pavement," says rule 60, "your bicycle must have white front and red rear lights on" at night. (If made after 1/10/85), it must also be equipped with a red rear reflector (and amber pedal reflectors).'

Who is Meghan Markle's mystery friend Lucy Fraser?

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 9, 2022
Lucy Fraser was seen enjoying'single girl summer' in Europe with Meghan in 2016, as social media snapshots revealed the pals posing on a massive hotel bed with Lindsay Jill Roth (pictured right). Lucy, who has been seen enjoying the British social scene in the past as she partied with Sinitta and Christopher Biggins (insets), seems to have maintained a close friendship with the Sussexes over the years (left, in the film).

Christopher Biggins takes a sly dig at Gillian McKeith's infamous death moment

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 25, 2022
On Friday morning, Christopher Biggins couldn't resist making a sly dig at I'm A Celebrity's Gillian McKeith. The actor, 73, who was crowned the champion back in 2007, appeared on This Morning with Carol Vorderman, who appeared on the program in 2016. The pair addressed their time in the I'm A Celebrity jungle, while Christopher brought up the 'awful' Gillian fainting moment.

Matt Hancock is expected to make it to the final three, according to Christopher Biggins

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 22, 2022
While appearing on MailOnline's Jungle Confidential, Christopher Biggins has said he thinks Matt Hancock will make it to the final three in I'm A Celeb. The 2007 King of The Jungle expressed how the 44-year-old former health secretary's "charm" was winning over audiences and the camp of stars as well. Matt's decision to join the jungle has been tense, with Charlene White and Boy George, a camper, bersering him on his choice to enter.

I'm A Celebrity: Christopher Biggins reveals he was paid £50k and made £1 million the year after

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 7, 2022
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Christopher Biggins, the show's winner, revealed to the Mail's Jungle Confidential podcast that he made £1 million after winning the contest (pictured left). In 2007, the 73-year Porridge star was paid just £50,000 to enter the jungle. Despite being paid a fraction of the £500,000 price for appearing on this year's series, Biggins said the uphearances are substantial because you go on to earn a lot more money'.

CHRISTOPHER BIGGINS on Jungle Confidential

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 7, 2022
JUNGLE CONFIDENTIAL: On the first episode of our video podcast Jungle Confidential, Christopher Biggins, the 2007 winner of I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here. While giving his verdict on why Mike Tindall is the actor, Matt Hancock will'suffer' if he goes into the jungle, and Olivia Attwood and Owen Warner suggest that romance is in the works. Jungle Confidential is on MailOnline and on our YouTube channel every day. It will also be available as a podcast on all your new subscription platforms and Mail Plus, completely free.

Boy George says if he wins, he will be crowned Queen of the I'm A Celeb jungle

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 3, 2022
Boy George says if he wins I'm A Celebrity he'll be crowned Queen of the Jungle, he'll be crowned Queen of the Jungle - and he says he's the highest-paid campmate in the series. It's about bloody time a gay man wins,' the Culture Club founder, 61, told MailOnline, 15 years after actor Christopher Biggins, 73, received the title. The 80s singer, who's reportedly paid £500,000, vowed to be as 'Boy George as possible' after collecting the whooping fee.

I'm A Celebrity 2022: As show RETURNS to Australia after a three-year absence, a new camp is being established

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 2, 2022
First glance images of the 2022 I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here camp have been released, ahead of the new series, which premieres in November. For the first time in three years, the ITV reality show is returning to the Australian jungle in Gwrych Castle in North Wales, due to travel restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The setting is larger and better than ever before, with wild west themed challenges being constructed and the restoration of the iconic interview hut on view.

Dame Joan Collins, 89, goes back to brunette as she ditches the silver hair look for dinner date

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 22, 2022
Dame Joan Collins revived her normal hairdo after shedding the silver wig of her American Horror Story character to reveal her signature brunette hairdo. In a dinner date at Langan's Brasserie in Mayfair on Saturday night, the actress, 89, made a glamorous appearance in a chic white coat and dress while still wearing her natural dark locks. Percy Gibson, the actress and her toyboy producer, dined with Christopher Biggins and his partner Neil Sinclair at the London venue.