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Carol Vorderman accused of ‘unhealthy’ Nigel Farage obsession as Alex Armstrong leads fury to ‘hostile’ Easter message

Carol Vorderman prompted some rather bemused and irked reactions on Easter Sunday after sharing a social media clip…
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Katherine Jenkins celebrates St David’s Day with celebrity friends and her Swansea-based gin brand

The annual celebration, which has become a highlight of the Welsh social calendar, was held at The Chancery Rosewood hotel in London on Monday evening — the eve of St David’s Day itself.

The guest list read like a who’s who of Welsh celebrity, with Carol Vorderman — who was awarded an honorary doctorate by Swansea University last year — among those raising a glass to Wales.

Strictly Come Dancing fan favourite Amy Dowden, Steps singer Ian ‘H’ Watkins, TV presenter Alex Jones, former Wales rugby captain Alun Wyn Jones OBE, Wales football captain Ben Davies, bass baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, composer Sir Karl Jenkins, and singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti were also in attendance.

The evening was described as a blend of “warmth, music and genuine national pride”, with guests treated to Welsh-inspired cuisine and a traditional Welsh harp performance.

The night’s entertainment culminated in a surprise performance by RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Catrin Feelings, who wowed the crowd in a traditional Welsh costume.

Katherine herself looked striking in a red Rebecca Vallance dress — a deliberate nod to the national colours of Wales.

At the heart of the evening was Cygnet Gin, the ultra-premium gin brand co-founded by Katherine and her husband, professor and film-maker Andrew Levitas. Guests enjoyed Cygnet 22 Martinis, Cygnet G&Ts and Cygnet 77 Old Fashioneds throughout the night.

Cygnet is distilled at the Cygnet Distillery in SA1, Swansea, and has rapidly established itself as one of the most decorated gin brands in the world. Earlier this year, it made its Hollywood debut as the official gin partner for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes — a milestone Katherine marked on the red carpet in Los Angeles.

The brand’s flagship expression, Cygnet 22, is crafted using 22 botanicals and Manuka honey, and is presented in a hand-blown, hand-constructed decanter called “Eirlys” — the Welsh word for snowdrop. It was named sole gin winner at The Spirits Business Luxury Masters 2024.

Cygnet’s newest launch, Cygnet Infinity — the brand’s first non-alcoholic expression — recently won a Gold Medal at The Spirits Business Low & No Masters 2026.

Speaking about the evening, Katherine said:

“St David’s Day creates a deep sense of pride in where I come from, in the language, the landscape, the music, the warmth of the people. Wales shaped me long before the world stage ever did. Saint David lived simply, preached kindness and said “Gwnewch y pethau bychain” — “do the little things”, I love that.

“Greatness doesn’t always arrive with noise; often it’s found in humility and small daily acts of goodness. That ethos feels very Welsh: hardworking, grounded, quietly strong.”

The evening also served as a platform for Katherine to announce her upcoming 25th anniversary tour, which will see her perform at venues across the UK later this year. Tickets are on sale now.

It is the latest in a string of high-profile events for the Neath-born singer, who has used her platform to champion Welsh talent and culture on the world stage. Last year, she hosted a midsummer celebration of Welsh excellence at Swansea’s copperworks distillery, bringing together some of the biggest names in Welsh public life.

From Countdown to Cap & Gown: Carol Vorderman gets Swansea honour

The former Countdown co‑host, who became a household name after answering a newspaper advert for “a woman with good mathematical skills” back in 1982, received the Doctor of Science degree during the University’s winter graduation ceremonies at the Bay Campus.

From poverty to Cambridge

Born in 1960 and raised in a single‑parent family in north Wales, Carol overcame hardship to win a place at Cambridge at just 17, studying engineering. Her early career included work at Dinorwig Power Station in Llanberis before moving into management training in Leeds.

Her big break came on Channel 4’s Countdown, where she dazzled audiences with her quick‑fire maths skills for more than 25 years. In 2000 she was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Championing maths education

Beyond television, Carol has been a tireless advocate for maths education. She chaired a government taskforce to improve numeracy in schools, and founded themathsfactor.com, which helped half a million primary pupils during the Covid pandemic.

Her links with Swansea are strong. In 2021 she delivered an International Women’s Day lecture at the University’s Computational Foundry, inspiring students and staff alike. That visit led to the creation of the Carol Vorderman Maths Access Bursary, worth £2,000 per student. To date, 27 undergraduates in mathematics and actuarial science have benefitted.

Giving back

Carol is also a committed fundraiser, serving as patron of the Cleft Lip and Palate Association and raising money for prostate cancer and Marie Curie Cancer Care.

“A privilege to be honoured”

Speaking after receiving her award, Carol said:

“It’s a privilege to be honoured by Swansea University. Our connection goes back many years, united by a passion for encouraging numeracy and mathematics in young people. It has brought me great joy to support mathematics students at Swansea through giving bursaries. I find our younger generation inspirational: bright, hardworking, talented, curious, creative, tolerant, and kind.”

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Siwan Lillicrap honoured
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Mike Ruddock recognised
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George North & Becky James honoured
Rugby star and Olympic cycling medallist both awarded honorary degrees for sporting achievements.

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"About half of Britain considers itself to have a working class background. And yet only 8% of those who get jobs in telly are from the same background."

"Over the five years from 2018, distrust in the BBC had grown from 11% to 26%."

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TV Industry Must Accept Some Responsibility For Its Role In UK Riots, Says Carol Vorderman
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https://deadline.com/2024/08/carol-vorderman-uk-riots-edinburgh-tv-festival-1236048613/

#CarolVorderman tells #RishiSunak to ‘#getout more’ after #PM uses #antitrans #dogwhistle ‘#biologicalsex matters’

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Carol Vorderman eviscerates "patently corrupt" Tory government

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Carol Vorderman eviscerates "patently corrupt" Tory government

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Have I Got News for You S65 E7. Steph McGovern. 26 May 23

#StephMcGovern is guest host, with panellists #CarolVorderman and #NabilAbdulrashid joining team captains #PaulMerton and #IanHislop.

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