What the celebs are talking about this week

“I only talk about peace.”

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai (above) gives a classy response to a gag by Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel, who asked her to weigh in on a headline-grabbing celebrity controversy during the awards show last Sunday. She’s now known as mic-drop Malala.

“However difficult the last few days have been, it simply doesn’t compare to having to flee your home from persecution or war to seek refuge in a land far away. We remain a country of predominantly tolerant, welcoming and generous people.”

Gary Lineker announces his return to Match Of The Day after the recent impartiality controversy by putting the real issues in perspective.

“My granddaughter’s schedule intensified and I was charged with rabbit-sitting responsibilities. I wasn’t prepared to leave her unattended in a hotel room. The stakes are too high. Where I go, she goes.”

Actor Bill Nighy on why his date to the Oscars was a wee Sylvanian Family bunny. And the award for best grandad of the year goes to...

“Oh my god. We’re like, ‘Yeah, we are a throuple.’ We are all three best friends.”

Actress Nicola Peltz chats about her and husband Brooklyn Beckham’s close friendship with Only Murders In The Building star Selena Gomez. Oh my god, like, pass the bucket.

“In my family home with my mum and dad, who are also obsessed with Bodhi, I just catch my breath again and come back down to earth.”

Chloe Madeley reveals that she relies on her TV presenter parents Richard and Judy on “bad days” as a mum to her nine-month-old daughter Bodhi. Even when you are a mummy, there are still times you need your own mum.

“I was trying to be polite, just as I am to 500 people who ask for selfies everyday at Cheltenham.”

Former Countdown star Carol Vorderman explains being pictured laughing with Matt Hancock at the races, months after taking digs at the former health secretary when he appeared on I’m A Celebrity. Now, that’s a conundrum.