News about Melanie Sykes

Many adults are also unaware of the autism spectrum. This is believed to be the case for women, with some experts stating that thousands of women, many middle-aged or older, are fighting through life with undiagnosed autism. But a tool created by autism experts at the University of Cambridge may help determine whether you have autism symptoms.

A report by experts at University College London found a disturbing degree of variation in autism assessment centers in the NHS, which is now being investigated by the health service. It comes as some experts are growing worried about whether there is an overdiagnose of the condition due to the way murky the diagnostic criteria are. Autism diagnosis has risen over the past two decades, with a number of British people being told they have the condition later in life. These include celebrities like Melanie Sykes (left), Chris Packham (centre), and Christine McGuinness (right).

On Tuesday, Leigh Francis talked to Leigh Francis at the UK premiere of The Creator in London. The comedian, who is best known as his alter ego Keith Lemon, allegedly humiliated Melanie Sykes in front of a live audience when filming ITV's Through The Keyhole. Melanie, 53, reported Leigh's explicit sexual gags about her for three hours, including: 'I bet your a*****e smells of flowers.'

Melanie Sykes said that Talkback, a television production company founded by Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones, dismissed her when she complained. After she complained that comedian Leigh Francis - best known as his alter ego Keith Lemon - made jokes about her, she says television producers failed to respond. She said he used'used' her to entertain the audience.

Francis, 50, better known as his alter ego Keith Lemon, made explicit sexual jokes about her for three hours, including: "I bet your a*****e smells of flowers," Ms Sykes said. Talkback, the radio and television presenter, said she was told by the comedy duo Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones's company, refused to engage her when she complained. Ms Sykes, 53, a fashion PR, said, "I went into the studio and I didn't think Keith was going to be like he was on the other show [Celebrity Juice] where it's all about sex and blowjobs and screaming about people's's *****s,' so he used me to amuse the live audience.'

Melanie Sykes has confirmed she has been diagnosed with Tourette's disease at the age of 52 after previously describing her "life changing" Autism battle. The TV actress admitted she was 'completely different' and was only now' knowing how the condition affected her day to day life, according to Alan Carr's Life on a Beach podcast. Tourette's is a medical disorder that causes voluntary muscle movements and sounds familiar as tics.

In what the BBC has described as a "difficult decision," it has cut two shows with celebrity hosts. The move had to be made in order to'make way' for new programs, according to the broadcaster. Now that they are no longer available, Eat Well for Less and Shop Well for Less.

Melanie Sykes has confirmed that she thinks it's 'normal' for Leonardo DiCaprio (inset) to only date women under the age of 25. The TV actress, 52, also explained how she likes younger people because they are able to keep up with her enthusiasm. Mel ended her romance with Venice gondolier Riccardo Simionato (left and right), who was 22 years old when she was 50 years old.

Melanie Sykes, the host, has confirmed that she held off sex for a year after using it as a 'Band-Aid' to solve her problems. Despite a period of celibacy, the former model, 52, expressed concern about a string of toyboy fans, and said that her libido remains 'high.' 'I've been written off as some jerk for young men,' she told The Shift, a feminist radio station, a woman over 40.

The television host, 52, declined to name the household entertainer, but admitted that his activities made her feel'sick' and ended her evening. Melanie said the sexual attack took place at the Royal Society Television Awards, reminiscing the event in her latest autobiography Illuminated: Autism & All the Things I've Left Unsaid. Melanie said: "When we won, it was thrilling, but afterward, we were being surrounded by a TV star who would not leave me alone.' He was grabbing my breasts and being a complete pest. 'I felt sick,' says the author.'

Melanie Sykes has talked about her long-term love with Matt Goss, reminising about the moment she found out of his infidelity. The Bros singer's relationship lasted from 1992 to 1997 before the latter's unfaithful behavior ended.

EXCLUSIVE: People who suspect themselves of autism should be able to self-identify as such without the need for a formal diagnosis in some situations, according to an expert at the University of Edinburgh.

In an eye-opening BBC documentary, Christine McGuinness will talk about her autism today. The model and television actress, who was branded autistic at 33 years old, will explore her tragic childhood abuse that left her suicidal. So what is autism?How do you receive a diagnosis?And what are the giveaway signs in children and adults?

On Wednesday, Dame Joan Collins strolled through London's streets, posing an elegant figure. The 89-year-old Hollywood celebrity was joined by a friend while doing some shopping and getting a copy of The Big Issue from one of the publication's vendors. Joan stepped out in an all-beige ensemble, complete with a cap and fluffy scarf, on a chic display.

Melanie Sykes (left and right) has announced that she will publish a tell-all book addressing the challenges she faced since being diagnosed with autism at the age of 51. The presenter, 52, (inset speaking in April), discussed her illness in 2021 and said it has been a 'arduous road' to 'understand her neurodivergent brain and sensitivities,' but hopes that by writing about them she might help others. Melanie also told The Mirror that her book will focus on 'fame, motherhood, self-medicating, and loss,' as well as recovering from a 'big breakdown' in the aftermath of her autism diagnosis.

In a candid video, the television presenter, 52, revealed her struggles with autism and anxiety on Instagram on Sunday. Melanie talked about recovering from a'massive breakdown' and being more open about her struggles, saying that the world can be 'quite brutal.'

Melanie Sykes has moved from her gondolier to Riccardo Simionato. Pals have reported that the TV host, 52, and Riccardo, 25, [right] left earlier this year because "traveling back and forth was not financially viable." In October 2020 [left] the couple first fell for one another after she paid £72 to hire his gondolier for half an hour. Although they've parted ways, they're still amicable.