In a notable shift within British entertainment circles, traditionally aligned with the Labour Party, some prominent figures have recently expressed support for the Conservative Party. Actress Dame Maureen Lipman and television presenter Kirstie Allsopp have publicly praised the Conservatives, citing the leadership of Kemi Badenoch as a key influence on their political stance. Lipman, a former Labour supporter, indicated she is now prepared to vote Conservative for the first time, describing Badenoch’s performance as “amazing.” Similarly, Allsopp, who had previously distanced herself from the party, commended Badenoch as “brilliant,” suggesting a potential trend of increasing Tory support among well-known personalities.

Meanwhile, former Conservative MP Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg is attempting a return to Parliament after narrowly losing the North East Somerset seat in the 2024 general election by just over 5,000 votes. He has officially submitted his application to be included on the party’s candidates’ list for future elections, humorously remarking on the possibility of being “purged later.”

In broadcasting news, BBC Breakfast is preparing for the departure of longtime presenter Naga Munchetty, who has been with the program for 17 years. Her exit follows a widely reported internal bullying investigation that ultimately resulted in no formal action. Munchetty’s reportedly fraught relationship with the show’s editor Richard Frediani has garnered attention, with insiders anticipating that her final appearance may include pointed comments rather than a traditional farewell.

In entertainment trivia, television presenter Anneka Rice is set to promote a forthcoming memoir in which she recalls the disappointment of discovering that her wax figure had been removed from Madame Tussauds. She humorously remarked on the incident, suggesting her wax likeness was repurposed “to become Kim Kardashian’s bottom.”

Royal anecdotes have also surfaced, as Prince William recently sparked debate concerning the late Queen Elizabeth II’s preferred method of enjoying scones. Contrary to William’s claim that the Queen favored the Devon method—clotted cream first, followed by jam—her personal chef, Darren McGrady, recalled that the Queen traditionally ate scones with jam first, topped by clotted cream when serving guests. Moreover, McGrady noted that the monarch herself typically did not consume clotted cream on scones, opting instead to feed them to her corgis.

In a lighter personal update, actor Nigel Havers, who ceased alcohol consumption five months ago for health reasons, shared that he has yet to notice any significant difference from his abstinence, humorously inviting others to join him for a drink.