Bobby Seagull, a globally acclaimed teacher, author, and broadcaster, has been honored with the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s New Year’s Honors List.

Who is Bobby Seagull?

Seagull was born in London’s Newham to parents originally from Kerala, India.

He has often shared the story behind his name; while his family surname is Jose, his father adopted ‘Seagull’ after the inspirational novel Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach in the 1970s.

Maths teacher Jay Bobby Seagull, 41, has received recognition for his committed work supporting public libraries.

Seagull rose to fame first during his standout 2017 run on BBC’s University Challenge, where he captained Emmanuel College, Cambridge, to the semi-finals.

His infectious enthusiasm made him a viral sensation. He used his newfound fame to promote mathematics and motivate students.

Bobby Seagull made a live TV appearance on BBC Breakfast, where he shared his excitement about the MBE while revealing he had kept the news secret from his family. “I thought about, should I message my family on WhatsApp? But I thought like, this deserves more than a thumbs-up emoji.”

He added, I would tell each person in turn… I have a little niece called Emma and I told her I’ve got an MBE and she’s like, ‘Uncle Bob, MBE. Uncle, Bob, MBE.’”

The Viral moment

A viral math question that Seagull posted on Threads by a British elementary school math teacher and TV personality, Bobby Seagull, stumped the internet in mid-August this year, and everyone suddenly needed a protractor.

Students, teachers and social media were baffled by a tricky math question shared 

Bobby Seagull posted that viral math puzzle that his friend’s 7-year-old was given at school.

Following his University Challenge appearance, Seagull has maintained a prolific public career, his work has included co-authoring a 2017 quiz book with Eric Monkman titled The Monkman and Seagull Quiz Book and serving as an ambassador for National Numeracy, where he advocates for greater math confidence.

Nicole Kidman recently finalized her divorce with ex husband Kieth Urban.

The 58-year-old was immensely shaken by her split with former husband as she expected that it will last forever.

But her close friends are trying to get her out of that phase and are encouraging to date a much younger guy this time.

According to the reports of Closer, “There’s a trend in her circle right now of powerful women quietly taking younger lovers.”

The Babygirl star’s friends believe that Zac Efron would be a great fit for her.

The duo worked together in 2024’s A Family Affair movie in which their chemistry was largely appreciated by viewers.

As per the sources, when Nicole worked with Zac, she did not think of him as a potential match for herself. Rather, she tried to set him up with others as she was so in love with Kieth at the time.

“But now that she’s single, she’s looking at everything, and everyone, in a very different light, and the fact is, Zac is a gorgeous man.”

Kidman’s friends believe that rather than setting someone else up with Efron, she should consider giving him a shot at relationship.

An insider stated, “But now her friends are saying she should forget matchmaking and test the waters with him herself!”

Nicole and Kieth parted ways in September 2025 citing “irreconcilable differences.”

Paris — Call them Monsieur and Madame Clooney.

France’s government says George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.

The naturalizations of the Kentucky-born star and his family were announced last weekend in the Journal Officiel, where French government decrees are published.

The government notice indicated that human rights lawyer Amal Clooney was naturalized under her maiden name, Amal Alamuddin. It also noted that George Clooney’s middle name is Timothy.

The couple purchased an estate in France in 2021. In an interview with Esquire in October, Clooney described their “farm in France” as their primary residence – a decision the 64-year-old actor and his 47-year-old wife made with their children in mind.

“I was worried about raising our kids in L.A., in the culture of Hollywood,” he told the magazine. “I don’t want them to be walking around worried about paparazzi. I don’t want them being compared to somebody else’s famous kids.”

Growing up away from the spotlight, in France, “they’re not on their iPads, you know?” he said. “They have dinner with grown-ups and have to take their dishes in. They have a much better life.”

Representatives for George Clooney didn’t respond to The Associated Press’ request for comment Monday.

It wasn’t immediately clear whether Clooney retained his American citizenship. Amal Clooney was born in Lebanon and raised in the U.K. The were born in London.

In early December, George Clooney told French radio network RTL — in English, that “I love the French culture, your language, even if I’m still bad at it after 400 days of courses,” according to French news agency AFP.

Clooney owns an estate in Italy’s Lake Como region and he and Amal bought a historic manor in England, AFP reports, adding that they also own a New York apartment and a property in Kentucky.

But he told RTL his family’s French home “is where we’re happiest,” AFP noted.