Rory Gannon

Showbiz Journalist

Based inManchester

Topic ExpertiseEurovision, Reality TV, Politics

Languages SpokenEnglish, Irish, Portuguese, French, German

Rory joined Daily Star Online in 2023 after graduating with an MA in Multimedia Journalism from Manchester Metropolitan University. He is a versatile and concise showbiz journalist, which he attributes to his love of reality TV shows like Big Brother and Love Island. He is also big fan of the Eurovision Song Contest, having set up a website and podcast dedicated to the Contest, interviewing the artists and hosts.

Strictly star breaks silence on split from husband as he shares 'real' reason

Strictly's Ian Waite was married to husband Drew Merriman for years until the pair decided to call it quits, and now he has revealed why the couple realised it was time to end things

Homes Under the Hammer secrets unearthed as guest admits how much they were paid

Homes Under The Hammer

The BBC home renovation show has been keeping fans entertained ever since it started back in 2003, but now one guest has revealed all the backstage secrets to the programme

Idris Elba makes surprise career move as he debuts new summer track in Ibiza

The Hijack star is best known for his numerous acting roles, but a newfound calling has been discovered as he was seen spinning the decks at a fancy party to premiere a new song

Sofia Vergara's messy custody battle for frozen embryos – failed pregnancy to baby names

Modern Family star Sofia Vergara formally cut ties with her second husband in February, but her previous partner has been stealing the headlines over his bizarre claims

Sharon Stone lost £14million after devastating stroke as people 'took advantage'

Actress Sharon suffered a nearly fatal haemorrhage in 2001 that took ears to recover, but as now blasted her former friends and said they preyed on her whilst she was not healthy

LazyTown Robbie Rotten icon’s death - incurable cancer, memes and no funeral

LazyTown won the hearts of children as the gang brought Robbie Rotten down at every turn, but for actor Stefán Karl Stefansson, this was the beginning of his battle for life

Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice probe widens after more complaints emerge about hit show

Strictly Come Dancing

With the new series of the BBC competition just months away from kicking off, more allegations of misconduct have been made against the popular show

Katie Price's ex 'ready to expose lies' if he is dragged through mud in new book

Model and businesswoman Katie said she is going to spill the beans in a new book, but one former flame has threatened to reveal everything about her if he is mentioned

Love Island fans convinced 'more happened' in Casa Amor after Wil's dodgy answer

Things are heating up in the villa after the boys came back from Casa Amor, but fans are certain that more happened with Geordie Wil Anderson after he dodged questions about Uma

Ab Fab legend admits connection to spirit world as she claims she's 'psychic'

Comedy legend Kathy Burke was speaking with Line of Duty star Vicky McClure on her podcast about her mystic powers, including when she made a strange comparison on a taxi driver

Busted star explains why band won't change naughty noughties song lyrics

Charlie Simpson was one of the members of the 00s punk band, but after facing backlash for questionable lyrics, the musician has hit back saying the lines are not going anywhere

Gavin and Stacey star refuses to strip to bikini for reboot as filming gets underway

Gavin and Stacey

Gavin and Stacey fans are eagerly awaiting the new series of the BBC comedy drama, but one of the show's most beloved stars has said she will not be shedding the clothes on-air

Kerry Katona backs Lily Allen's racy adult career saying 'I'd love to join her'

Musician Lily Allen was recently revealed to have made a racy adult account selling photos of her feet to punters, and fellow singer Kerry Katona is fully getting behind the star

Simon Cowell dealt major blow after just 40 people show up to boyband audition

Simon Cowell is on the hunt for the next big boyband, going to great lengths to promote his upcoming Netflix show, but he now has a problem as the turnout for auditions slumps

Kym Marsh's rocky love life - from soap star cheat to multiple 'soulmates'

Coronation Street

The singer and actress has recently said she has found her soulmate in her new beau, but as Daily Star reveals, Kym Marsh has had to kiss a lot of frogs to find her prince

Ant and Dec surprise fans as they turn up at budget Spanish holiday resort

The hosting duo left fans stunned as they seemingly rocked up to the resort in Majorca, causing a wave of holidaymakers to swarm around the pair as they were seen filming

Gogglebox star admits he gives ex-husband advice as he films Celebs Go Dating

Daniel Lustig revealed that while he and former partner Stephen Webb are no longer together, he has given his former lover advice on how to win the boys over in the show

Actress and ex-husband reach custody agreement over dog – including £8k-a-day late fee

The TV and movie stars were drawn into a toxic legal battle after they decided to call time on their 20-month-long marriage, and have now sorted custody of their mutt

Bridgerton sparks controversy over 'mixed-weight' romance as fans blast reviews

Bridgerton has seemingly been put at the centre of a debate after a review of the Netflix show's third series described the "mixed-weight" romance between its main characters

Suri Cruise now after slamming Scientology and cutting off contact with dad Tom

Suri Cruise was one of the most well-known children in the world thanks to her parents, but as she grew up she has stayed out of the limelight as she cut off her film star dad

Big Brother chaos as housemate enters competition with both of his wives at once

The Indian version of Big Brother - named Bigg Boss - is getting tongues wagging after an influencer throuple entered the house, with one admitting how bad the dynamic really is

Strictly fans left in tears as Amy Dowden shares emotional update after cancer battle

Strictly Come Dancing

Amy Dowden is making her big comeback to Strictly after having to take a year off for cancer treatment, but beforehand, she looked back at one of the most special days of her life

Paddy McGuinness admits he was 'terrified' as he talks co-parenting with ex Christine

Paddy McGuinness

Paddy and Christine marked their kid's eleventh birthdays on social media with touching tributes, but dad Paddy let the emotions get the better of him as he gushed over his kids

Tom Cruise's horror Mission Impossible accident after stunt went majorly wrong

Tom Cruise, who shot to fame for his roles in Mission Impossible, is best known for doing his own stunts on set, but whilse filming one scene, he was left in pain as he ran off set

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