Charlie Herbert

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Charlie Herbert is a senior trending writer, who covers a variety of news and life stories. He joined JOE in March 2021, and his main areas of interest are sport and entertainment. Since then he has written several in-depth articles on subjects such as COP26, the Olympics, the Super Bowl and EURO 2020.

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  • Ulrika Jonsson says Gregg Wallace ‘made rape joke’ on set of MasterChef

    Ulrika Jonsson says Gregg Wallace ‘made rape joke’ on set of MasterChef

    She said the alleged remark made another female contestant ‘really distressed’ Ulrika Jonsson has claimed Gregg Wallace made a rape joke on the set of Celebrity MasterChef. On Thursday, it was announced that Wallace would be stepping away from MasterChef after almost 20 years whilst an investigation is carried out into allegations of historic misconduct. […]

    1 year ago

  • PlayStation 5 on sale at lowest ever price in Black Friday deal

    PlayStation 5 on sale at lowest ever price in Black Friday deal

    This article contains affiliate links, we may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. A brilliant Black Friday bargain It’s been four years since the PlayStation 5 was released, but it sounds like we’ll still have to wait a while before the next iteration of the console is released on the world. So, […]

    1 year ago

  • Stephen Mulhern rushed to hospital following collapse at Pizza Express

    Stephen Mulhern rushed to hospital following collapse at Pizza Express

    The presenter collapsed on Wednesday evening Stephen Mulhern was taken to hospital after he reportedly collapsed at a Pizza Express. According to the MailOnline, the TV presenter had been eating at a Pizza Express in Sunningdale on Wednesday evening (November 27) when he collapsed in front of other diners. An ambulance was called for him […]

    1 year ago

  • Transport Secretary Louise Haigh resigns after admitting criminal offence

    Transport Secretary Louise Haigh resigns after admitting criminal offence

    She admitted to the conviction on Thursday Louise Haigh has resigned from Keir Starmer’s cabinet after admitting to a criminal conviction for wrongly reporting her work mobile phone stolen in 2013. In a letter to the prime minister published on Friday morning, Haigh said she is “totally committed to our political project” but believes “it will […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 427

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 427

    Thanksquizzing Happy Friday quizzers, and welcome to the final quiz of a very American November. Across the pond, it’s been Thanksgiving this week, bringing an end to a month that started with the small matter of a presidential election. But now November is in its dying embers (much like American democracy, am I right???) and […]

    1 year ago

  • Tesco launches mince pies for dogs

    Tesco launches mince pies for dogs

    The perfect thing to leave out for Santa Paws Tesco has launched mince pies for dogs, so now your canine companion can enjoy the festive treat as well. Many of you pet owners out there will no doubt be planning on involving your animal friends in the festivities as much as possible. You may be […]

    1 year ago

  • MasterChef host Gregg Wallace steps down following historical allegations of misconduct

    MasterChef host Gregg Wallace steps down following historical allegations of misconduct

    He’s been a presenter and judge on Masterchef for almost 20 years Gregg Wallace is stepping down as Masterchef host following allegations of historical misconduct. The 60-year-old has been a co-presenter and judge on the popular BBC cooking show since 2005. The show’s production company, Banijay UK, has said he will be stepping away from […]

    1 year ago

  • Jay Slater’s family share final update on fundraiser after raising more than £72,000

    Jay Slater’s family share final update on fundraiser after raising more than £72,000

    ‘Donations will be turned off with this final message’ Jay Slater’s family have closed down the GoFundMe set up following his disappearance, issuing a heartbreaking final message on the fundraiser. Slater, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, had gone missing on the island June 17, when he disappeared after attending the NRG music festival at Playa da las […]

    1 year ago

  • KSI says him fighting Jake Paul would be bigger than Fury vs Joshua

    KSI says him fighting Jake Paul would be bigger than Fury vs Joshua

    ‘Me and Jake are bigger in terms of notoriety. This is just facts.’ KSI has claimed if he fought Jake Paul it would be a bigger event worldwide than a fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. In recent years, KSI, real name Olajide Olatunji, has been at the forefront of the YouTuber boxing revolution, […]

    1 year ago

  • National Lottery makes urgent appeal for players to check tickets for £177m win

    National Lottery makes urgent appeal for players to check tickets for £177m win

    Someone’s about to become the third biggest National Lottery winner ever The National Lottery has told players to check their tickets, with one lucky punter set to become a multi-millionaire. One mystery ticket out there has won £177 million, after Tuesday night’s Euromillions draw. The mega jackpot will make the ticket owner the third biggest […]

    1 year ago

  • Boris Johnson says Church of England is responsible for children’s obesity crisis

    Boris Johnson says Church of England is responsible for children’s obesity crisis

    Johnson said people were ‘gorging themselves’ to fill an ‘aching spiritual void’ Boris Johnson has blamed the Church of England for the child obesity crisis facing Britain, saying people are eating more because they are not being given the “living bread of spiritual sustenance.” The former Prime Minister also said children are “all fatsos” nowadays […]

    1 year ago

  • ‘400ft long ice ship’ discovered in Antarctica

    ‘400ft long ice ship’ discovered in Antarctica

    “That ship probably ended up there from the Bermuda Triangle.” From the Millenium Falcon to ‘blacked out’ islands, a number of weird and wonderful things have been discovered using Google Earth. On YouTube, one content creator has claimed to have discovered a 400 foot long ‘ice ship’ in Antarctica using the satellite system. The user, […]

    1 year ago

  • British crime drama on Netflix is rated higher than entire Harlan Coben collection

    British crime drama on Netflix is rated higher than entire Harlan Coben collection

    The BBC series received critical acclaim Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once has been one of the biggest Netflix shows in recent years, but there’s a British crime drama on the platform with a higher rating than his entire collection. Back in 2018, thriller and mystery novelist Coben signed a five-year contract with Netflix which gave […]

    1 year ago

  • Pensioner expertly breaks down why younger generation will never own homes

    Pensioner expertly breaks down why younger generation will never own homes

    ‘Go and get a job? There are no jobs. Go and get higher wages? They don’t pay higher wages’ The housing crisis is one of the biggest issues facing the UK at the moment. Young people across the country are desperate to buy their own home but find themselves unable to. The reason for this […]

    1 year ago

  • Government ‘set to introduce new bank holiday next year’

    Government ‘set to introduce new bank holiday next year’

    Two dates are said to be under consideration for the extra day off The government is reportedly planning an extra bank holiday for next summer to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. According to the Express, plans are in place for a four-day bank holiday weekend in 2025. May 8 […]

    1 year ago

  • First Pyramid Stage act for Glastonbury 2025 confirmed

    First Pyramid Stage act for Glastonbury 2025 confirmed

    They’re the first confirmed act for Glastonbury 2025 Rod Stewart is the first act to be confirmed for Glastonbury 2025, with the 79-year-old returning to the Pyramid Stage 23 years after his last appearance at the festival. Stewart will be playing the iconic legends slot on the Sunday afternoon of the festival, following in the […]

    1 year ago

  • Jamie Carragher brands Mo Salah ‘selfish’ for Liverpool contract comments

    Jamie Carragher brands Mo Salah ‘selfish’ for Liverpool contract comments

    ‘I must say I am very disappointed with Mo Salah’ Jamie Carragher has described Mohamed Salah as “selfish” for his comments publicly expressing his frustration at Liverpool not offering him a new contract yet. Liverpool have been the stand-out side in this year’s Premier League so far, and sit eight points clear at the top […]

    1 year ago

  • Jamie Carragher reveals he almost signed for Man United

    Jamie Carragher reveals he almost signed for Man United

    ‘I’ll do anything for a few quid’ Jamie Carragher has revealed he once had a trial at Manchester United when he was a schoolboy. The footballer-turned-pundit is one of Liverpool’s most legendary names. ‘Carra’ spent his entire career at the club, making 737 appearances for the Reds, a tally only bettered by Ian Callaghan. However, […]

    1 year ago

  • Tesco, Aldi and Lidl customers urged to ‘return’ items to stores

    Tesco, Aldi and Lidl customers urged to ‘return’ items to stores

    These products should be returned immediately to the store you bought them from The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued recalls on items from Tesco, Aldi and Lidl, with shoppers urged to check their cupboards and fridges for any of the products. The FSA regularly issues recalls on products when health risks have been detected. […]

    1 year ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz: Were you paying attention to the weekend’s action – episode 15

    The FootballJOE Quiz: Were you paying attention to the weekend’s action – episode 15

    How closely were you watching the weekend’s football? It’s been another busy weekend of football, and we’ve got one question for you: were you watching? The final international break of 2024 is over, and now we’re hurtling into the winter football feast. Without giving away any of the answers to this week’s questions, what a […]

    1 year ago

  • Body found on remote UK island in search for missing 28-year-old

    Body found on remote UK island in search for missing 28-year-old

    A huge search operation had been launched following her disappearance The body of a missing 28-year-old has been found on a remote Scottish island following an “extremely tragic accident.” Shanahan MacInnes went missing at around 1:30am on Friday in Balivanich on the Outer Hebrides island of Benbecula. A huge search operation was launched by police, […]

    1 year ago

  • Jeremy Clarkson claims he never actually bought farm to avoid inheritance tax

    Jeremy Clarkson claims he never actually bought farm to avoid inheritance tax

    ‘I just thought it would be a better PR story’ Jeremy Clarkson has performed a U-turn on his previous claims that he purchased his farm to avoid paying inheritance tax. The former Top Gear host has been in the public eye in recent days after joining thousands of farmers for a protest in central London […]

    1 year ago

  • More than 200 flood alerts in place as Storm Bert batters UK

    More than 200 flood alerts in place as Storm Bert batters UK

    Danger to life warnings have been issued in three locations Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts are in place across the UK as Storm Bert continues to bring heavy rain to large parts of the country. Over the weekend, the storm has battered much of the UK with heavy rain and wind, causing widespread travel […]

    1 year ago

  • Scientists have named a drink that reduces the harm of fatty food and fast food

    Scientists have named a drink that reduces the harm of fatty food and fast food

    Combining some drinks with food can have a positive effect Scientists have found cocoa can help reduce some of the negative impacts of fatty foods on the body. It’s difficult to split foods into binary ‘good’ and ‘bad’ categories. Fats, sugar and carbs are all essential parts of our diet, with risks arising when they […]

    1 year ago

  • Kate Nash launches OnlyFans to help fund her UK tour

    Kate Nash launches OnlyFans to help fund her UK tour

    The singer reckons she’ll earn more from her OnlyFans than she will gigs Kate Nash has launched an OnlyFans to help raise money for her UK tour because “touring makes losses not profits.” The Foundations singer started her UK and European tour this week, but has launched the ‘Butts for tour buses’ OnlyFans campaign so […]

    1 year ago

  • Controlled explosion carried out at London Euston following reports of ‘suspect package’

    Controlled explosion carried out at London Euston following reports of ‘suspect package’

    The central London station had been evacuated Police have confirmed a controlled explosion has been carried out at Euston station following reports of a “suspect package.” The station had been evacuated on Saturday after a suspicious package was found in the vicinity. The Metropolitan Police confirmed they were aware of the reports and that police […]

    1 year ago

  • I’m A Celeb viewers say Ant McPartlin is ‘livid’ with one contestant

    I’m A Celeb viewers say Ant McPartlin is ‘livid’ with one contestant

    The host has admitted he was ‘unprofessional’ I’m A Celebrity fans are convinced Ant McPartlin is ‘still livid’ with one of the contestants in this year’s series. So far one celebrity in particular has born the brunt of the Bushtucker Trials: Radio 1 host Dean McCullough. The Northern Irishman hasn’t fared too well, and on […]

    1 year ago

  • Jeff Stelling says football broadcasters ‘chasing younger audiences’ is wrong

    Jeff Stelling says football broadcasters ‘chasing younger audiences’ is wrong

    ‘It’s a forlorn pursuit to look for a younger audience’ Jeff Stelling has said football broadcasters shouldn’t be chasing younger audiences that “probably aren’t interested in the programme anyway.” The sports broadcaster became a household name over the years as the host of Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday. However, he stepped down from the show last […]

    1 year ago

  • Amber snow warnings in place as Storm Bert hits UK

    Amber snow warnings in place as Storm Bert hits UK

    It’s been described as a ‘multiple hazard event’ Weather warnings for snow, rain and strong winds are in place across the UK as Storm Bert hits the country. Conditions have started to disrupt travel plans for many, with most of the country affected by yellow weather warnings. In northern England and central Scotland, amber weather […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 426

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 426

    Welcome to the quizzing nuclear bunker The news is all a bit much isn’t it? One moment you’re watching a 58-year-old man getting beaten up by a YouTuber live on Netflix, the next moment farmers are invading London, and then Russia is lowering its threshold for using nuclear weapons. In fairness to Vladimir Putin, if […]

    1 year ago

  • Russia ‘fires first intercontinental ballistic missile’ in combat history

    Russia ‘fires first intercontinental ballistic missile’ in combat history

    The Kremlin has refused to comment on the reports Russia has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the city of Dnipro, according to Ukraine’s air force. The air force says Dnipro was targeted with “various types of missiles” on Thursday morning (November 21). Six of the missiles were shot down, the air force said. […]

    1 year ago

  • Banana duct-taped to wall sells at auction for £4.9m

    Banana duct-taped to wall sells at auction for £4.9m

    It’s been described as the ‘most talked-about artwork of the century’ An art installation made up of a banana duct-taped to a wall has sold for a huge $6.2m (£4.9m) at an auction in New York. The provocative artwork sold for four times higher than pre-sale estimates at Sotheby’s auction house, and was purchased by […]

    1 year ago

  • London teen arrested in Dubai for having sex with 17-year-old Brit

    London teen arrested in Dubai for having sex with 17-year-old Brit

    He could be jailed for 20 years An 18-year-old from London has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates for having sex with a 17-year-old girl. Marcus Fakana, from Tottenham, was in Dubai with his family on holiday when he met the British girl, who is also from London. The pair slept together and had […]

    1 year ago

  • Drivers face fine if they leave engine running to defrost windscreen

    Drivers face fine if they leave engine running to defrost windscreen

    Use the de-icer and scraper instead We’ve all been there. You’re running late one winter’s morning, you get in your car and then remember you’ve got to wait another five minutes for your windscreen to defrost. However it turns out that if you leave your car engine running as you do this, you could end […]

    1 year ago

  • The reason why Adrian Chiles wore a West Brom coat to Liam Payne’s funeral

    The reason why Adrian Chiles wore a West Brom coat to Liam Payne’s funeral

    ‘A really nice touch’ There was a moving reason Adrian Chiles decided to wear a West Bromwich Albion coat to Liam Payne’s funeral. On Wednesday, Payne’s funeral took place following his death at the age of 31 last month. The One Direction star died after falling from the third floor balcony of a hotel room […]

    1 year ago

  • Former deputy PM Lord John Prescott dies aged 86

    Former deputy PM Lord John Prescott dies aged 86

    He was Britain’s longest serving deputy prime minister Lord John Prescott, who served as deputy prime minister to Tony Blair, has died at the age of 86. In a statement confirming his death, his wife and two son’s said he had ben living with Alzheimer’s in a care home in recent times. The family said: […]

    1 year ago

  • Mike Myers says he wants to make another Austin Powers movie

    Mike Myers says he wants to make another Austin Powers movie

    Yeah baby! Mike Myers has teased that another Austin Powers movie could be on the way, saying he would “be surprised” if his iconic character didn’t return. The third and most recent film in the much-loved satirical comedy franchise, Goldmember, was released back in 2002. Since then, fans have been desperate for another groovy installment. […]

    1 year ago

  • Lidl launches ‘gravy yacht’ in time for Christmas

    Lidl launches ‘gravy yacht’ in time for Christmas

    We’re gonna need a bigger gravy boat Christmas is on the way, which means the best meal of the year is on the way: Christmas dinner. And whilst some of you may faff about with bread sauce and cranberry sauce, we all the know the really essential is gravy. But there’s never enough is there? […]

    1 year ago