Celebrity journalism in the time of coronavirus

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Socially distancing 40 miles apart, Matt Withers is joined by Chris Beckett to cast their eyes over some of the more topical superstar stories out there, including Javier Hernández’s wife’s equine unadornment, Anthea Turner buying some bleach, a Love Island rona revelation and Loose Women lunacy.

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