Kevin Myers has apologised for the anti-semitic remark that saw him sacked as a columnist from the Irish edition of the Sunday Times.

Here's what you need to know this lunchtime. 

The Irish Press Council has received 35 complaints about the controversial Kevin Myers article.

BBC presenter Vanessa Feltz has described a Sunday Times column written by Kevin Myers as "horrifying racism".

Sunday Times Ireland columnist Kevin Myers will not write again for the paper, a spokesman said.

Paedophile Rolf Harris also sexually assaulted singer Linda Nolan and TV presenter Vanessa Feltz, it has been claimed.

Love was in the air on Strictly Come Dancing tonight as a “people’s champion” was born in the form of Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers.

Hairy Biker Dave Myers failed to heat up the dance floor as he made his debut performance in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Rachel Riley is the early favourite to win 'Strictly Come Dancing' after being confirmed as a contestant.

A model, a Bond girl and a Hairy Biker are all lined up to star in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, it was reported today.

DJ and TV presenter Vanessa Feltz has been unveiled as the first contestant on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.

The Spice Girls were reunited once again tonight at the opening night of stage musical Viva Forever in London.

TV PERSONALITY and broadcaster Vanessa Feltz, and her husband Ben Ofoedu, spent Easter Sunday dancing the night away to showband music in east Cork — and she reckons the Queen would do well to visit the same area when’s she’s on her Irish trip.

Irish contestant Brian Dowling is the bookies' favourite to take the 'Ultimate Big Brother' crown tonight as Channel 4 waves goodbye to the long-running reality show.

Michelle Bass and Vanessa Feltz were booted out of the 'Big Brother' house in a double eviction ahead of tomorrow night's grand finale.

Michelle Bass, "nasty" Nick Bateman and Vanessa Feltz will have their 'Big Brother' futures decided during a double eviction today.

'Big Brother' officials today announced a double eviction from the house on Wednesday during the semi-final of the final series of the show.

Ultimate Big Brother housemate Brian Dowling had to plunge his hands into a pile of nettles in a bid to win contestants a party for the evening.

Vanessa Feltz is set to appear in 'Ultimate Big Brother'.

Comic Tim Vine was crowned king of the one-liners today after one of his gags was named the best joke of the Edinburgh Fringe.

Stephen Gately’s distraught bandmates broke down today as they paid tribute to the singer, describing him as a giant of a man and now the perfect angel.

Cairon was today adjusting to life outside the 'Big Brother' house after he became the third person to get the boot.

Amy Winehouse's mother has spoken of her pride at her daughter's Grammy success and her hopes that the troubled star is on "the road to recovery".

Celebrity Big Brother is returning next month – with the housemates locked up for even longer in an attempt to send them off the rails.

Party-going glamour girl Jordan was today named the most embarrassing celebrity parent.

Speculation is mounting over the identity of the six celebrities set to enter the Big Brother house on Wednesday.

Sport Entertainment & Media is blaming the World Cup for cutting its profits.

Vanessa Feltz and other contestants in Channel 4's Big Brother reality television programme claim to have been damaged by the experience.

Madonna has the perfect celebrity lifestyle and is the envy of Britain's women, according to a magazine survey.

Men's magazine Front has claimed responsibility for helping a man sneak into Manchester United's Champions League team picture.

Vanessa Feltz is the second celebrity to leave the Celebrity Big Brother house.

Jack Dee has made a second attempt to escape from the Big Brother house.

Vanessa Feltz says she is certain she will be next to leave the Celebrity Big Brother house.

Anthea Turner's husband has admitted phoning the Celebrity Big Brother voteline repeatedly to try to stop her from being evicted.

The six celebrities in the Big Brother house have been keeping themselves amused by telling dirty limericks.

Anthea Turner has chosen bathroom cleaner as one of her items to take into the Big Brother house.

The Celebrity Big Brother contestants have entered the house for the first time.

Anthea Turner, Vanessa Feltz and Keith Duffy will take their places in the house for a charity version of Big Brother.