Strictly star Annabel Croft’s joy as her son gets engaged to jewellery firm heiress a year after tragic death of her beloved husband

Strictly star Annabel Croft's joy as her son gets engaged to jewellery firm heiress a year after tragic death of her beloved husband

As a seasoned journalist with decades of experience under my belt, I’ve seen it all – from the glitz and glamour of red carpet events to the unassuming moments that reveal the true characters behind the stars. This time, I found myself captivated by two very different stories that unfolded in the world of entertainment.

Last year, Mel Coleman, a 60-year-old who appeared to be in excellent health, passed away just weeks after receiving a colon cancer diagnosis. His wife, former tennis player and television host Annabel Croft, found solace during this difficult time from their son Charlie, who is 27 years old.

“Later on, Annabel remembered Charlie describing the situation as though someone from above had grabbed Mel and taken him away, leaving our family with an emptiness that can’t be replaced,” she said.

Now, Charlie has cheered his mother and two sisters by delivering some joyful news.

My friend shared that he’s now officially engaged, my family is overjoyed and eagerly awaiting the wedding. The news has brought a positive vibe to everyone.

Charlie, who is in finance, seems to have hit the jackpot. He’s set to wed into a family of jewelers, which means he’ll certainly have no lack of choices when it comes to diamonds, quips his friend jokingly.

Strictly star Annabel Croft's joy as her son gets engaged to jewellery firm heiress a year after tragic death of her beloved husband

The woman who is about to be his wife is Honor Wainwright, aged 28. Her father, Michael, serves as the managing director of Boodles, a jewelry company that was established in Liverpool during the 19th century.

I hail from a long lineage where the mantle has been passed down through six generations to manage our family-owned business. Remarkably, Earl Spencer’s twin girls, Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia, gracefully contribute their talents as models within its ranks.

As a devoted admirer, I had the privilege to witness the gracious presence of the Princess of Wales and her esteemed sibling, Pippa Matthews, at the captivating Boodles Boxing Ball. Here, friends like Hugh van Cutsem displayed their valiant spirit in charity boxing matches, all for a noble cause.

A graduate from the University of Exeter named Honor currently holds the position of Marketing Manager at Boodles. Prior to this role, she was employed by the publishing titan, Conde Nast.

She mentioned in the year 2022, “I was raised in Boodles; it’s an integral part of my existence, and I’ve always envisioned myself working here in the long run.”

Following the passing of Mel, a renowned sailor who had competed in the America’s Cup and Admiral’s Cup, Annabel, aged 58, decided to join Strictly Come Dancing, teaming up with Johannes Radebe. During one performance, she moved the judges to tears by blowing a kiss towards heaven, honoring her deceased spouse. Despite this emotional display, she was unfortunately not selected for the final, causing quite a stir among viewers.

In June, it was revealed that Annabel chose to sell the house which she and DIY enthusiast Mel constructed approximately twenty years prior.

‘I’m no longer crying every day,’ she said. ‘I’m now ready to sell.’

In 2001, the family decided to purchase a run-down house in Surrey, motivated by their desire to create a new, customized home for their three little ones. Their plan was to tear down the existing structure and construct their ideal dwelling.

1. Previously rented out to students who forgot to turn off a faucet and caused flooding, the house eventually became a stunning neo-classical structure designed by her and Mel. With its six bedrooms, five bathrooms, conservatory, and an outdoor tennis court suitable for all weather conditions, it’s expected to fetch over £6 million in sales.

Annabel aspires to discover a more compact location nearby her affectionately referred-to “tennis family” at Wimbledon, where she provided commentary for this year’s tournament.

She mentioned about Mel, her dear one: ‘I always think of him before falling asleep and he’s the one who comes to mind as soon as I wake up.’

Who knew Stephen Fry’s underwear had so many fans?

He’s hardly pop star Harry Styles, but Stephen Fry claims fans demand his undies all the same.

‘I occasionally get asked some quite personal questions such as, ‘Would you send me your underwear?’,’ the 66-year-old declares.

In the past, I would often tune into talk shows like Parkinson, where the hosts and their guests would discuss unusual viewer inquiries, such as requests for their undergarments.

It initially appeared that their celebrity status as a pop star or actor explained why someone wanted their underwear, but now it’s clear that regardless of resembling me, there is someone out there who desires my undergarments.

If you say so, Stephen…

King’s holiday tags hold-up

Instead of relocating Prince Andrew from Royal Lodge at Windsor, King Charles already has plenty on his plate dealing with moving his possessions to Balmoral over the weekend.

For the company, it’s essential to have a minimum of two trucks to move their luggage during their two-month vacation in Deeside. However, it seems someone overlooked informing the staff about their arrival on Saturday.

‘The driver tried the intercom and got no reply,’ a surprised onlooker tells me.

While inside his taxi, he placed a call using the intercom system, but received no response. As he stepped out of the cab, a voice echoed through the intercom at last, granting him entry.

Suchet swaps London Docklands for Dartmouth

ITN’s former newsreader John Suchet has a bulletin about his own life.

He has moved to Dartmouth in South Devon, where David Dimbleby also has a home.

Suchet, aged 80, expresses that life is significantly friendlier where he now resides, having previously lived in the Docklands region of east London.

1. There’s never a dull moment, as you can hardly stroll through town without running into someone familiar. (Paraphrased for natural and easy-to-read language)

Grimmy grins and bears it as fiery Grace’s waiter’

Previously, a mix-up occurred at Wimbledon where the former judge of The X Factor, Nick Grimshaw, was unintentionally taken as a waiter while attending a hospitality suite alongside Grace Jones.

Whenever she craved a drink, she’d tap me and ask, “Can I have another Pimm’s, please?”, and I’d respond something like, “I guess I better fetch her one since she’s Grace Jones and she’s just amazing!” said the broadcaster, 40.

At some point, she suggested, “Couldn’t you collect some in a sack?” So, I gathered pints of Pimm’s in a paper bag and carried them outside.

Sir Roger Moore didn’t take a liking to the famous fiery singer when she starred in the 1985 Bond movie, A View To A Kill.

‘I did all my own stunts,’ he recalled, ‘apart from the one of getting into bed with Grace Jones.’

Team Suki turn out for her Swift gig

Over the weekend, I found myself overwhelmed with emotion after taking the stage as Taylor Swift’s opening act at the magnificent Wembley Stadium.

According to the singer-actress, who shares a five-month-old daughter with Robert Pattinson (from ‘The Batman’), she asserts that her nervous system will undergo a permanent change.

32-year-old London resident Suki donned a flowing peach dress by Chloe at the event attended by friends such as model Georgia May Jagger, actress Eiza Gonzalez, television host Poppy Jamie, socialite Jack Guinness, and singer Lilith Ai.

They donned white T-shirts displaying the visage of Suki, the star of the popular TV series Daisy Jones & The Six.

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