Meghan Markle’s best friend and her little girl have been spotted visiting a toy shop within walking distance of Frogmore Cottage.
Stylist Jessica Mulroney was also seen at an airport in Toronto earlier this week waiting to board a plane to London sparking rumours she was planning to visit Meghan, 37, and the new royal baby, Archie.
Jessica, 39, shared a picture of her daughter, Ivy, five, at a shop that eagle-eyed fans are convinced is in Windsor.
Her followers quickly identified the shop as Daniel Department Store – three minutes from Frogmore Cottage.
In the cute snap, Ivy can be seen wearing a pair of pink Converse trainers and a pink bomber jacket.
One fan wrote: ‘Can I give some more love for Daniel dept store? My fav shopping place in Ldn.’
Referring to baby Archie, another wrote: ‘Have fun shopping and visiting friends with a wee newborn baby!’
Jessica’s husband Ben also posted a picture of the London Eye on his Instagram stories this week – hinting that he was waiting for Jessica to arrive before driving down to Frogmore Cottage.
Meanwhile Meghan’s mum Doria, who has been in the UK since before the baby was born, is reportedly back in LA.
Yoga teacher Doria, 62, has returned to her studio in sunny California but Meg and Harry have set aside a suite for her in their new family home.
Baby Archie hasn’t been seen since his debut photo call a few days after he was born on May 6 and it is expected he won’t be shown in public until his christening in a few months time.
No godparents have been confirmed yet but rumour has it George Clooney may in the running.
Ther former TOWIE shocked fans with her latest look
Fans are begging Lauren Goodger to stop all her cosmetic surgery after she was snapped at Marnie Simpson’s gender reveal party looking almost unrecognisable.
The former TOWIE star, who has been experimenting with procedures since she shot to fame on the reality TV show nine years ago, was out with Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry, 23, when she shared the shocking images.
In the picture, Lauren, 32, can be seen pouting in a plunging black top but it is her extremely plumped lips and overly sculpted cheeks that fans were drawn to.
One follower just said: ‘duck lips’ and a ‘blown up mess’ while another said she should be demanding a refund from her doctor.
But more empathetic fans said they were saddened by her appearance.
Lamar dished the details of the alleged scandal in his auto-biography
Basketball star Lamar Odom has claimed that his ex wife Khloe Kardashian ‘beat the s***’ out of a stripper when she caught him red handed during a sleazy hotel room orgy.
The ex Lakers sportsman, 39, described the alleged ordeal along with details of his sex addiction and his marriage to the 34-year-old Kardashian sister in his tell-all autobiography, Darkness To Light.
The memoir recalls the moment Khloe and mother Kris Jenner burst into the hotel room where Lemar was engaging in drug fuelled sex acts with multiple women, after the pair acquired a key from security.
Penning the scandalous story, Lamar claimed: ‘[She] opened the door and pounced on the first girl she saw.
‘Khloe’s beating the s*** out of one of the girls who tried to protest. She’s dropping vicious blows all over the top of this girl’s head.’
Lamar and reality star Khloe tied the knot in 2009 after just one month of dating. The pair separated in 2013 although didn’t make their divorce official until 2016.
In the book, Lamar goes on to open up about his struggles with sex addiction, claiming to have had thousands of sexual partners.
Honestly baring all, the athlete wrote: ‘I have been obsessed with sex for as long as I can remember. I am a sex addict — I’ve had sex with more than 2,000 women. There were too many strippers to count. It wasn’t a big deal, but often I would pay them. I never thought less of them.’
It is not made clear whether these encounters happened during the couple’s marriage.
Khloe is now a mother to one-year-old daughter True, who she shares with ex boyfriend Tristan Thompson.
With series five of ITV’s Love Island set to begin in less than a week, the line up for the dating show has FINALLY been revealed. Here’s the key details you need to know about the 2019 cast…
Super clever Yewande is a scientist from Dublin. The 23-year-old brainbox graduated from the Athlone Institute of Technology with a First Class Honours degree in Biotechnology in 2016.
Describing potential flames’ usual reactions to her career, she said: ‘When I tell guys I’m a scientist, I don’t think they really say much, I think it’s just the look of shock and horror a little bit.’
She’s hoping to find the love of her life in the villa, although she’s admitted she’s ‘really, really bad at flirting’.
Lucie is a 21-year-old surfer chick from Cornwall and can be seen frolicking bikini clad on the beach or posing with her board in almost all of her Instagram snaps.
She previously dated former 2018 Islander Charlie Frederick after his brief stint on the show last series.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, the blonde hunk: ‘It was a bit of a holiday romance. If you ask me, it was really good, her family were great but it didn’t work out.’
The 23-year-old who had a fling with model Hayley Hughes during his time in the villa went on to question Lucie’s intentions in joining the dating show, telling the publication: ‘She’ll get a couple of Instagram followers on the way, if you know what I mean. You’ve got to do what you’ve got to do to get the Z-list fame.’
Gym owner Anton is an extremely ab-y 24-year-old from Scotland and puts his perfected figure to good use as a fitness model.
The health fanatic seems to put in lots of work to look as hunky as he does and it seems to be paying off! Anton claims to ‘always get the nicest looking girl’.
Aircraft engineer Callum from South Wales has dished the details on his type of girl, confessing he’s ‘not that fussy’ when it comes to looks.
Explaining how the girls in the villa can win his heart, the 28-year-old added: ‘If I can be what I’m like around the boys around them, and they actually like me for it, I’ll stick a ring on it!’
Pharmasist Anna’s dream celeb man is Tom Hardy, but the 28-year-old Iranian brunette has confessed she’s feeling the pressure from her parents to find love.
She said: ‘Having middle eastern parents, I’m at that age now where they are on my case, like, “You’re 28-years-old Anna, you need to find someone, you need to get married, you need to have kids!”’
Having been rumoured to be part of the Love Island line up since his brother Tyson Fury let the news slip, it has been confirmed that the boxing legend’s younger sibling is heading into the villa.
The 20-year-old from Manchester has followed in Tyson’s footprints and also packs punches for a living.
Hinting at what he’s set to offer the Love Island ladies, the buff sportsman cheekily revealed: ‘I like to think I’m the full package…from the waist down.’
Dancer Curtis is also related to a famous face. The 23-year-old from Shropshire is the younger brother of Strictly Come Dancing professional AJ Pritchard.
The boogying boy has also appeared as a pro on Ireland’s version of Strictly, Dancing With The Stars.
The curly haired telly star hit headlines last year after he and AJ were attacked in a nightclub.
But the bunch of soon-to-be reality stars have received backlash, with many fans disappointed at the lack of ‘body diversity’’
In light of the official announcement of the line-up on Twitter, plenty of viewers piped up to express their annoyance over the physiques of the new Islanders.
One complained: ‘I was honestly expecting this year to be more natural and diverse but I was wrong ,’ while another remarked: ‘Yeah so much for ‘body diversity’ .’
Meanwhile, star of Love Island series two, Malin, 26, was sure to give her two cents on the matter.
Sharing a snapshot in which she can be seen baring her round bottom in a tiny green bikini, the reality star sassily wrote: ‘Here’s a teeny bit of diversity for ya. Love me x.’
Even ex Islander Alexandra Cane, 27, who shared a fleeting romance with Dr. Alex George in the iconic Spanish villa last year, made a dig at the new cast member’s figures, Tweeting: ‘Where the curvy girls at? ,’ in response to the show’s promo video.
Let's DO THIS! It's time to crack on with a brand new bunch of singles and watch them graft their way through summer… #LoveIslandpic.twitter.com/tbD9MFZ4s0
It had been speculated that plus-sized model Jada Sezer would be jetting off to Majorca for the award winning programme.
Many fans went on to slate the fact that pharmacist Anna Vakili seems to be the ‘curviest’ girl in the line-up.
One social media user wrote: ‘why is love island’s definition of plus size someone who’s still really slim but has larger boobs and a bigger bum,’ while actress Jameela Jamil, 33, added: ‘The producers of Love Island think this slim woman counts as their new token “plus size” contestant? Are they drunk?’
Meanwhile, series two star Kady McDermott, 23, hit back at Jameela’s Tweet, replying with: ‘Who even said she was the plus size contestant? Maybe we shouldn’t be labelling women as anything and just letting them be who they are. Skinny/slim/curvy/obese who cares.’
Who even said she was the plus size contestant? Maybe we shouldn’t be labelling women as anything and just letting them be who they are. Skinny/slim/curvy/obese who cares. https://t.co/joYYZxisB3
Younger brother of Strcitly Come Dancing pro AJ Pritchard, Curtis is among the line-up of sexy singletons heading into the 2019 Love Island villa.
Curtis, who’s also made a career from his dancing talent, is set to hit our screens on Monday 3rd of June when the fifth series of the ITV dating show kicks off.
But it seems the 23-year-old, who is famed for appearing on Dancing With The Stars, Ireland’s version of Strictly, wasn’t always keen about embarking on the televised search for romance.
Speaking to a student newspaper earlier this year, Curtis detailed the TV show’s he’d be happy to star in.
Dubbing The Island With Bear Grylls and I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! as productions he’d be up for being involved with, Curtis went on to add that the same didn’t go for his now current project.
He simply said: ‘Love Island, probably not.’
Despite shutting down his prospects in the iconic Spanish villa, the dancing pro is now days away from embarking on a potential six weeks on the island of lurrve.
Curtis has made it clear he won’t be getting up to any funny business with any female cast members.
Dishing the details on his potential sex life in the villa, he revealed he wouln’t be up for going any further than a kiss on camera.
He explained: ‘I won’t be having sex on TV – that’s a private matter, if somebody does that, that’s what they want to do but it’s not what I would like to do.’
Speaking to The Sun, Curtis added: ‘I feel it’s a very private matter and should be done behind closed doors, not for the world to see. It should be between you and your loved one.
‘Kisses are fine. Everything further than that, it should be a private matter.’
We’re still days away from the Love Island launch, but that hasn’t stopped contestants already speaking about the prospect of romping their way around the villa this series.
Tommy Fury, the little bro of boxer Tyson Fury, has revealed the advice his older brother gave him ahead of the show.
‘My brother went, “Go on, lad! It is what it is at the end of the day. We’re here to have a good time and find a love partner. I would like to find that myself,’ he shared.
‘If I’m there in bed and we both have a good connection and feel that it’s the right time… we can’t put a time frame on things, it has to feel right. I’d be open to it but I’d keep it under the covers.’
Elsewhere in the interview, Tommy said he is keen to show the public his softer side, and admitted he cried at 2008 comedy-drama film Marley and Me just the other day – though hasn’t everyone?
He added to The Sun: ‘I want to show everyone I’m not this big, hard, tough fighter or whatever. I’m a cuddly bear. I have emotions just like everyone else.’
Boxer Tommy, 20, also previously said he hopes going on the show will help him step out of his brother’s shadow.
He shared, ‘I’m my own man and I’ve said it throughout my whole boxing career.
‘I don’t want to be labelled as his little brother, I’m my own man and I’m doing the best that I can do in life and that’s all I’m setting out to achieve.”
Tommy also opened up about his past dating life, and said one particularly disastrous date stands out.
‘About a year and a half ago I was texting this girl for about a week. She came across really nice on text, everything you’d look for and then I met her in person and she did not say one word!’
Andy played the character of Robbie Flynn on Hollyoaks from 2003 to 2004 and blamed the fact he had been ‘burning the candle at both ends’ for poor health.
Speaking to Hull Live he described how he had a cough for six to eight weeks prior to the accident and went on to add that he had been feeling ‘really run down and stressed for a bit with [his] business.’
Andy, who has also appeared in Coronation Street and told the publication: ‘I’ve had a cold and the flu but I thought I was just run down.
‘I’ve done marathons, going to yoga and the gym, flying back to London every second week and burning the candle at both ends.’
Describing the moment he woke up from the coma, he said: ‘I woke up yesterday morning and felt very erratic but I’m much better today. The care here has been amazing and I feel very lucky.’
As a result of his stint in hospital, the soap star missed the funeral of his ‘dear friend’ Melissa Ede
Andy was due to fly back to the UK to pay his respects to his lottery winner pal who he became close with after the pair met during her career as a taxi driver 15 years ago.
Sharing a tribute to his long time companion, Andy wrote on Instagram: ‘Goodnight my darling Mel. I hope you finally get the inner peace you so rightly deserve after your rollercoaster journey.
“From being Hull’s favourite YouTube sensation transsexual taxi driver with very little, to your 4 million lottery win and your new family, I feel privileged to have been your friend and known the real you for over 15 years both through the darkness and light.
‘I will forever admire your continuous faith in humanity even though people had often been so cruel to you.
‘This is why you were a true A lister. I’m sorry this fairy tale has been cut short for you my love and I hope you are laughing down on us.’
‘Hullywood has lost an icon and its own quirky Cinderella tale. You left us at peak Mel and we’ll never know the end of your story now. The world works in mysterious ways. Rest in Peace Mel. We all love you!’
From Amanda’s controversial outfit choices to the epic gaffe which saw stunt magician Matt Stirling replace singing comedian Siobhan Phillips on Wednesday night’s finalists board, BGT’s live semi-finals have been filled with drama.
And last night’s show took the cake, when Simon Cowell staged a walk off during ventriloquist Jimmy Tamley’s act. But it was Ant McPartlin’s triumphant return to form that got everyone talking.
‘Well tonight’s show had it all. Magic, emotion, drama and even a walk off!’ Ant tweeted after Thursday night’s show. ‘Thanks again for all your lovely words peeps. Much love#Bgt A.’
Well tonight’s show had it all. Magic, emotion, drama and even a walk off! . Thanks again for all your lovely words peeps. Much love#Bgt A
Ant famously missed last year’s live shows after he was arrested and later convicted for drink driving. But judging by their responses to his tweet, BGT viewers were more than happy to have him back on their screens.
‘It has been lovely watching you both this week but you Ant are back to the Ant we all know and love. The sparkle is back in your eyes and it’s great to see it,’ one fan wrote.
‘Can I just say how happy I am to see tweets with the “A” at the end!!’ another exclaimed.
‘What a show indeed,’ another fan agreed. ‘Loving your work. Always a pleasure to support you.’
‘Loving the show and loving having you back beside Dec, where you belong,’ another viewer wrote. ‘Lots of love to you both.’
‘Everybody makes mistakes in their life but the way you dealt with your problems head on well you’ve earned my respect even more,’ another added. ‘Keep it up Ant.’
But one thing not everyone agreed on was judge Simon Cowell’s decision to walk off during Jimmy Tamley’s performance.
Jimmy, who hilariously used BGT judges David and Alesha as human ventriloquist’s dummies at his audition, shocked Simon by dragging him onstage to take part in his act during last night’s live semi-final.
But when he was asked to do the Can-Can, an outraged Simon sensationally stormed off-stage.
While most fans thought Simon’s walk-off was ‘funny’, others said they found it ‘uncomfortable’.
‘I’m not surprised he walked off!’ one viewer wrote. ‘That was awkward to watch, never mind take part in. You could see he found it humiliating.’
But others thought the judge could have been a better sport about the whole thing.
‘Good show but sadly spoilt by someone who prefers to be the only centre of attraction lol…’ one fan commented. ‘I counted lots of pram toys!’
Sharing another series of sweet photos from their trip, these two looked more loved up than ever.
Rio Ferdinand has shared an adorable post gushing about his fiancée, Kate Wright, on Instagram to celebrate her birthday.
In the sweet post, Rio, 40, wrote: ‘Wishing my [love] the happiest birthday. Inside and out, the most beautiful person I could wish to spend the rest of my life with.’
Fans went wild for Rio’s sweet post, with one commenting: ‘Stunning pictures.’
Another added: ‘They are just my faves.’
A third commented: ‘Aww lovely words and pics.’
Kate also shared a picture of herself carrying an extravagant cake on her Instagram on the morning of her birthday and gushed about her ‘family.’
She wrote: ‘Birthday girl. Lovely morning with my special little family so happy.’
Over the weekend, Rio also gushed about Kate’s bond with his daughter, Tia, who she shares with his late wife Rebecca Ellison, who sadly passed away in 2015.
In a sweet Instagram post, he wrote: ‘Makes my [heart] pump even stronger when I see these 2 (@xkatiewright & tia) out and about together on girls days out.’
Rio has three children – Lorenz, 12, Tate, 10, and eight-year-old Tia – with Rebecca and Kate will soon become their step-mum when she and Rio tie the knot.
Kate even quit TOWIE – the show which made her a household name – to live a more private family life with Rio and the children.
Speaking about joining their family, Kate said: ‘If someone had told me a few year back that I was going to be the step-mum of three children, I would have just laughed.
‘You don’t see something like that coming.
‘I fell in love with Rio, then I met the kids and fell in love with them. I realised, “Wow, my life is going to change.”‘
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Tommy Fury and Curtis Pritchard enter the villa
'Love Island' TV Show, Series 5, Episode 1, Majorca, Spain - 03 Jun 2019
The Islanders Arrive and Couple Up
Sherif Makes a Confession
Lucie Proves Popular with the Boys
A Meeting of Minds Between Two Islanders
The Islanders Play 'Never have I Ever'
Two Late arrivals Send Shockwaves Through the Villa
Love Island is back on TV screens tonight and bosses have already planned to drop a few major bombshells.
The female Islanders, Amber, Amy, Anna, Yewande and Lucie are first to arrive, before the boys turn up and it’s time to couple up.
But just as they settle into their couples and villa life, Caroline Flack teases a twist.
‘Don’t forget, this is Love Island and the path to true love is never that simple.
‘There may be a few surprises around the corner and the first surprise may be sooner than you think,’ Caroline tells the Islanders.
And it’s game on when Amber gets a text message, which reads: ‘Islanders, it’s time for the real games to begin. Please welcome your new arrivals…#doubletrouble #boxfresh #hottofoxtrot.’
That’s when good looking duo Curtis Pritchard and Tommy Fury stroll in and shock their co-stars.
Lucie Donlan, who proves to be one of the most popular ladies with the lads in the villa on the first day, later says, ‘It’s been such a full-on day.
‘There have been bevs coming in everywhere and then two guys come in… who are also bevs.’
But will any of the current lads actually be in with a chance? Earlier on the show, Lucie also revealed her ideal type of man – guys with long hair.
‘Blonde! Longish hair… just hair, a lot of hair. Like me, he’s got to match me. Two lions together really,’ the surfer and professional model from Cornwall said.
These Love Island stars have majorly cashed in since the show
After spending a long, hot summer of love in the iconic Spanish villa, battling out to be win £50k in prize money, Love Island stars step out into a world of new-found fame and fortune.
With lucrative brand deals, offers to launch their own fashion and beauty lines and the prospects of spin off shows at the feet of ex contestants, it’s little wonder plenty of former Islanders have raked in some serious cash since the villa.
So who has earned the mega bucks since the first series in 2015? Here’s the Love Island rich list…
Alex and Olivia Bowen
Coming in as the number one Love Island money-makers are Olivia and Alex Bowen.
The married couple are the definition of a Love Island success story, with The Mirror reporting they have made a whopping £4.4 million since falling head over heels in series two.
According to Fabulous magazine the lovebirds have made the most money from the show, with their wedding last year landing a £25,000 magazine deal.
Alex, 26, and Olivia, 25, have secured a combined Instagram following of 3.5 million and are said to make around £2,000 per sponsored social media post.
The pair have both landed stints in TV presenting and Liv has launched her own clothing line with QUIZ and been the face for brands such as Mark Hill, W7, Cocoa Brown and Batiste.
Meanwhile, Alex has modelled for BoohooMAN, Gym King and Hype, allegedly securing £200,000 for the deals.
Dani Dyer
Dani is thought to have raked in £1.7 million since she won series four alongside then-boyfriend Jack Fincham, sharing the £50,000 winnings between them.
The pair went on to land their own three part spin off series on ITVBe titled Life After Love Island and even joined forces with brands like Cadbury and Lucozade, with The Sun saying they made at least £150,000 for advertising deals before their split earlier this year.
Dani reportedly secured a six figure contract working with Mark Hill hair products and later collaborated with online fashion brand In The Style, said to be worth around £750,000.
Last Christmasm the 23-year-old even showcased her inherited acting skills when she starred alongside dad Danny Dyer for a role in the West End’s Nativity The Musical.
Amber Davies
After splitting the £50,000 winnings with her now ex boyfriend Kem Cetinay in 2017, one half of the third Love Island victory couple, Amber Davies, is now said to have made a fortune of £1.6 million.
Although she split from Kem just months after they were crowned the Love Island couple of the year, Amber went on to make big bucks and even landed a role in Dolly Parton’s West End production, 9 To 5.
The 22-year-old has starred in her own spin off show alongside country star Dolly in the one part ITVBe series, Amber & Dolly: 9 to 5.
She went on to land a £500,000 clothing deal with Motel Rocks and was snapped up after an ‘intense bidding war between major fashion retailers’ according to OK! Magazine.
Kem Cetinay
The second half of the 2017 winning power couple is Kem Cetinay, the cheeky Essex boy who has reportedly earned £1.5 million since series three of the show.
The 23-year-old former barber became the first ever male ambassador for Primark and worked with Boohoo, McDonald’s and Sainsbury’s.
Since his winning stint on Love Island he’s been a regular on our screens, appearing on Dancing On Ice, This Morning and Good Morning Britain.
He even starred in a spin off show with Love Island bestie Chris Hughes and the dynamic villa duo topped the charts with their musical release Little Bit Leave It.
Kem is also reported to earn up to £8,000 per sponsored social media post.
Chris Hughes
Former farm boy Chris is thought to have banked £1.4 million since series three, in which we saw him spark romance with fiery blonde bombshell Olivia Attwood.
The 26-year-old and Liv documented the ups and downs of their tumultuous relationship in the series Chris & Olivia: Crackin’ On, with the last episode seeing the pair call it quits.
Kady, 23, regularly shares #ad deals with her 1.2 million followers, teaming up with brands like Boohoo and I Saw It First and allegedly raking in up to £2,000 for each upload.
Gabby Allen
After rising to fame in 2017’s series of Love Island, Gabby Allen cashed in on her pre-villa career as a personal trainer.
The fitness pro, 27, who fell for ex Blazin’ Squad member Marcel Somerville, released her very own fitness app that topped the charts and recently brought out a book full of tips on how to achieve a banging bod like hers.
Despite splitting from Marcel following claims he had cheated on her, the 27-year-old continued to excel in her post-Love Island career and has since found love again with Rak-Su star Myles Stephenson.
Olivia Attwood
Former grid girl Olivia has reportedly raked in £1.2 million since her time in the villa in 2017.
After a whirlwind romance with Chris Hughes the Barbie-esque babe, 28, has appeared on E4’s Celebs Go Dating and landed her very own magazine column.
She is said to charge £10,000 per public appearance and make £2,000 per sponsored Instagram post.
Liv recently moved in to a swanky Manchester pad with football star boyfriend Bradley Dack before treating herself to a brand new Range Rover earlier this year.
Megan Barton-Hanson
Making an appearance mid way through series four, Megan stirred things up in the villa with her stunning good looks and ability make every male Islander fall at her feet.
The glamour model has reportedly made a staggering £1.1 million since after signing deals with fashion brand Pretty Little Thing and beauty company Avon.
The 25-year-old is set to appear on the upcoming series of Celebs Go Dating and has admitted to being open to finding love with both men and women.
Jack Fincham
After stealing the nation’s heart when he fell in love with Dani Dyer last year, Jack Fincham, 28, has made £1 million since his Love Island win.
The former pen salesman has collaborated with McDonald’s and fitness brand Protein World as well as releasing his own line of stationary titled Fincham London.
Scottish comedian Iain will be there to comment on every move the Islanders make and he’s already dubbed 23-year-old scientist, Yewande to be crowned the winner.
The mega clever Irish gal coupled up with hunky fireman Michael by default on the first episode of the series last night, after the duo were left un-chosen by fellow cast mates.
Despite Yewande’s questionable start, Iain reckons she’ll make it to the end, explaining: ‘I think the winner of Love Island 2019 will be the lady at the top right with the very lovely smile. This is genuine. I think Yewande is going to win it with a new boy that enters the villa.
‘I think she’s going to struggle at the start, she’s going to struggle in love, then everyone’s going to warm to her then BOOM! Sexy scientist man comes in, they couple up, and they live happily ever after.’
Iain then went on to defend the award winning reality show, which has come under fire recently, with viewers slating its lack of body diversity.
He reasoned: ‘I just feel like Love Island is like a fantasy TV show. We’re showing our, sort of, in my opinion, a comedy ideal of what paradise is like. But I think other shapes and sizes will fit into that narrative but I just think it’s a… finding the right people who fit the tone of the show.
‘So it’s a tricky one, it is a tricky one and the reason it’s a hot topic is because there’s no correct answer.
‘I think sometimes when something like Love Island becomes such a significant cultural reference, a lot of pressure’s put on it that maybe could also be taken by society in general.
‘So there’s plenty places that we could get our, you know, different shapes and sizes from. Is Love Island the correct platform for it? I mean, it definitely could be and there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be, and maybe one day it’ll happen but it’s tricky. It’s the sort of answer that I should have seen coming and rehearsed something for!’
Former Love Island star Mike Thalassitis’ inquest took place today, with the North London Coroner’s Court confirming he was found hanged in March of this year.
It was confirmed that the footballer, who appeared on series three of the ITV dating programme, took his own life, aged just 26.
The inquest also found that traces of cocaine and alcohol were found in the footballer’s system, as well as the anti-depressant Fluxotine. It was also confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding Mike’s death, and no third party involved.
PC Emma Clawson, who attended the scene, also shared that Mike left a black notebook behind containing diary entries and letters, with notes at the back of the book addressed to his family sharing his intentions to end his life.
His tragic passing sparked calls from viewers, urging reality TV shows to improve the ways in which contestants are cared for during and after production.
Many called for Love Island to provide better after-care for the Islanders, and a focus on their mental wellbeing following their departure from the whirlwind experience.
As a result, an updated duty of care system is in place for this year’s cast, which is set to include enhanced psychological support, detailed conversations with cast members about the impact the show could have on their lives plus a ‘proactive aftercare package’ for when the show is over.
Creative Director ITV Studios Entertainment Richard Cowles said: ‘The format of the new series will be familiar to Love Island viewers and we can’t wait to see how the new Islanders take to life in the villa and how relationships blossom. We hope that viewers will be hooked as they watch these young singles fall in love – hopefully it will be a summer to remember for both the Islanders and our viewers.
‘Due to the success of the show our Islanders can find themselves in the public eye following their appearance. We really want to make sure they have given real consideration to this and what appearing on TV entails. Discussing all of this with us forms a big part of the casting process and, ultimately, their decision to take part.
‘Also, as we are outlining today our welfare processes follow three key stages: pre-filming, filming and aftercare and we are increasing our post filming support to help Islanders following their time in villa.’
Chez said: ‘I’ve been doing the Tracy Anderson method, where you work your muscles at all different angles to lean you out rather than bulk them up.
‘You do it in 90 degree heat with humidity, which is supposed to help tone your skin.’
Speaking to The Sun, she went on to explain she struggled to regain her banging bod after giving birth to two-year-old son, Bear, who she shares with ex flame, Liam Payne.
She continued: ‘Obviously it’s not that easy to get your body back after having a baby so I’m at it nearly every day.
‘I do the routine at home, she has a streaming system so I can watch on the TV. I literally have four heaters and two humidifiers, it’s not for the faint-hearted, honestly I am an extremist.
‘I am one of those people who can’t do basic yoga, it’s too boring – I have to do the extreme heat where somebody can potentially die, or you feel like you’re dying, it’s quite extreme – it’s a hard method, but it works.’
As if that wasn’t enough, the former Girls Aloud star continued to describe her intense health kick, admitting she also downs celery juice first thing in the morning.
‘I have been drinking celery juice recently, I found somebody on Instagram who believes that drinking celery juice on an empty stomach first thing in the morning gets rid of all the pathogens and everything that is in your body.
‘I have been trying that but I can’t always do it to be honest – it’s a mission getting up and juicing when you’re trying to feed a toddler at 7am.’
With romance seemingly set to blossom between the pair, pro-boxer Tommy Fury shook things up when he stole Lucie from Joe in the first recoupling- and Joe certainly wasn’t happy about it!
With Lucie, 21, and Tommy, 20, heading out of the villa for a romantic date in last night’s episode, Joe was left behind in a state of serious angst.
Upon Lucie’s return, jealous Joe gave her a grilling, claiming he felt like he ‘couldn’t trust’ her as he slated her for ‘keeping her options open’.
Hordes of fans of the ITV reality show were up in arms on Twitter, expressing their concern over Joe’s behaviour.
One wrote: ‘It is a MAJOR red flag how possessive, controlling & jealous Joe is getting over Lucie after knowing her for somewhere between 24 & 48 hours. Run while you can, that’s a toxic relationship waiting to happen,’ while another remarked: ‘Joe is so controlling and emotionally manipulative in his behaviour towards Lucie, especially after just 1 or 2 days its shocking.’
Meanwhile another backed Tommy’s pursuit of Lucie, adding: ‘Joe is a bit psychologically abusive to Lucie. It’s litro been like 24/48 hours, she isn’t yours, f*** off you childlike mug boy. Team Tommy .’
Another urged for Joe to be axed from the show: ‘On a serious note i feel like @LoveIsland need to have a word with Joe or remove him because the way he emotionally blackmailed Lucie is not ok and its only a couple days in. Imagine in a week or 2 he’ll be fully controlling her.’
Holly Willoughby stunned fans when she made her daily appearance on This Morning today, showcasing a stunning lilac, tweed midi skirt.
Taking to Instagram to post her usual outfit update, Holly, 38, showed off the uber feminine ensemble, while wearing her blonde, bobbed tresses in a loose and natural wave.
Teaming the frayed, button down skirt with a dusky pruple cashmere sweater from Pure London and a pair of subtle nude court heels from Gianvito Rossi, Hol rocked a telly outfit that would brighten up any dull morning.
Fans were quick to shower the TV beauty with words of praise, with plenty complimenting her fashion choices.
One swooned: ‘Oh my goodness wow WOW WOW. Just fabulous. Those purpley lilac tones are just gorgeous ,’ while another added: ‘Lovely skirt and jumper Holly very flattering it showcases your beautiful body to perfection. You are utterly gorgeous.’
This isn’t the first time an ITV lady has sported the elegant piece, though.
Scottish telly personality Lorraine Kellywore the same skirt back in March for her self-titled breakfast show, looking as pretty in purple as Holly with a super similar look, pairing it with a light pink jumper and some candy coloured heels.
Loose Women panellist Stacey Solomon has officially revealed the name of her new baby son with Joe Swash.
Stacey Solomon
Earlier this week, fans went wild when Stacey referred to her new baby boy as ‘Rexi’ on Instagram stories. The story was swiftly deleted after it was picked up by eagle-eyed followers.
But now Stacey has officially revealed the name of the new arrival, in an adorable Instagram post. Stacey shared an adorable black and white image of a sleeping ‘Rexi’ yesterday evening, writing: ‘Rex Toby Francis Swash. Due today, born 23.05.2019 on my Mummy’s birthday.’
Stacey revealed that her older kids had come up with the baby’s unusual first name, while his middle names were a sweet nod to Joe and Stacey’s Nannas. ‘Rex because our boys think he sounds like a T-Rex,’ she explained. ‘Francis is Joe’s Nanna’s name and Toby is my Nanna’s name.’
She explained that the couple had been waiting until Rex’s official due date to reveal his name, saying: ‘It’s taken us this long to announce the name because for some strange, probably hormone and post birth related, reason I didn’t want to do it until his official due date.’
Stacey’s friends and fans were amazed at how much little Rexi looked like his dad, with Davina McCall writing: ‘Oh my god it’s Joe!’
‘I was just thinking that,’ a fan agreed. ‘The spit of Joe.’
But others thought he looked more like his mum, with one commenting: ‘Mummy’s spit and image.’
Stacey’s other TV friends were also quick to congratulate her.
‘What a gorgeous little thing!’ Giovanna Fletcher added.
‘Perfect name,’ Gaby Roslin commented. ‘Can’t wait to give Rex a big cuddle. Love you.’
‘Oh my word. What a little beauty,’ Lisa Snowdon added. ‘Huge congratulations to you, Joe and the whole family.’
Other mums reached out to thank Stacey for her candid post-birth posts.
‘He’s so scrummy,’ wrote one mum. ‘Thank you for sharing openly and honestly how hard it can be in these early days. Society makes people feel that those first days and weeks should be something that they’re not, so people feel that they’re failing as a mother or their baby is broken if it’s not plain sailing. Thank you for showing people your and Rex’s journey without any smoke and mirrors.’
It's never too early to start talking about Strictly
There’s only a few months left until Strictly Come Dancing returns to our TV screens – it only feels like yesterday that Stacey Dooleyand her now-boyfriend Kevin Clifton held up that glitterball trophy and became the latest Strictly champs.
But exactly who is rumoured to be shimmying onto the dancefloor this autumn? Who will be the next celebrity King or Queen of the Foxtrot and Cha Cha Cha? But most importantly – which of the new batch of celebs could fall victim to the Strictly curse? Only time will tell…
So, as we prepare ourselves to give up our Saturday and Sunday nights – yup, we’re total Strictly fanatics and not ashamed to admit it – let us introduce you to the rumoured Strictly cast of 2019 below…
Strictly 2019 line-up: Michelle Visage
RuPauls Drag Race star and LGBT icon Michelle Visage is the latest star who has reportedly signed on the dotted line to appear in the 2019 series.
‘This is a very strategic signing from the BBC as Michelle has a huge following, especially in the gay community,’ an insider told The Sun.
‘Since she is known as the fiery judge on Drag Race, producers are pre-empting her clapping back at any of the harsh comments from the Strictly panel, which will make great TV.’
Michelle is no stranger to British TV and has appeared in 2015’s Celebrity Big Brother.
Strictly 2019 line-up: Lee Latchford-Evans
His Steps bandmate Faye Tozer came runner-up with her partner Giovanni Pernice in 2018 – but is Lee Latchford-Evans about to follow in her footsteps?
Dropping a HUGE hint that he could appear in the new series, Lee told The Express: ‘I think Strictly is one I would definitely do. I think there’s no harm in doing something where you’re learning something.’
He added: ‘Strictly you’re obviously doing something new and I’ve never ballroom danced in my life so that would be fun. Yeah, why not. Let’s give it a go.’
Strictly 2019 line-up: Chris Evans
Clearly not bothered about keeping the Strictly mystery, Radio DJ Chris Evans has already revealed he’s ‘said yes’ to BBC bosses.
When The One Show’s Alex Jones asked him whether he could confirm his place in the line-up, the 52-year-old said: ‘Well, I have said yes, I have said yes.’
He then joked he only wants to take part so his wife, Natasha Shishmanian, can get tickets: ‘I’ll be petrified backstage, shaky legs and everything. It’s not about me, it’s about Tash getting in.
‘I haven’t signed. I saw the commissioning editor. Everyone puts it off and tries and keep it a secret. No, announce now. We’re doing it now.’ Right, okay then.
Strictly 2019 line-up: Alan Carr
After Alan Carr appeared on Strictly Come Dancing as a guest during the 2018 final, the comedian revealed he’d been involved in a few whisperings about maybe joining the show himself.
‘After I did the terms and conditions on the final this woman basically threw a net over me and held me hostage until I said id do it!,’ he confessed.
Unfortunately, we might have to wait another year to see our fave telly presenter squeeze into some glittery spandex, as the 42-year-old added: ‘I would love to do the show at some point but I’ve got lots coming up in 2019 including a few TV things and a stand-up tour, so it’s going to be very busy.
‘I would love to do it at some point and it’s on my bucket list, but sorry – not next year.’
Strictly 2019 line-up: Vogue Williams
Vogue Williams may have only just given birth to her first baby with boyfriend Spencer Matthews, but it seems as though she’s ready to get back into telly work as soon as possible.
The 33-year-old model has already taken part in The Jump over on Channel 4, where she was apparently signed up by the same TV exec who is looking after Strictly Come Dancing this year.
A source told The Sun: ‘Vogue has all the credentials to be on Strictly and is mates with someone in the casting department.’
And Vogue is no stranger to the ballroom dancefloor as she previously competed in the Australian version of the show, Dancing with the Stars back in 2012.
Strictly 2019 line-up: Huw Edwards
The latest celeb rumoured to be gearing up for the next Strictly series is newsreader Huw Edwards, who has now revealed that the Beeb have already asked him to consider it.
Speaking on Radio 2, the 57-year-old admitted: ‘Following my stellar appearance reading out the [Strictly] terms and conditions in early December, where I basically set the British television world alight, I was then asked whether I would consider Strictly.
‘And I think the answer is, Steve, I’ve come here today for some advice and for your seal of approval.’
He then added: ‘I think I’ve just got to ponder it over the summer… just gauge public opinion.’ It’s a yes from us, Huw!
Strictly 2019 line-up: Olly Murs
Olly Murs found fame on The X Factor all the way back in 2009, but it looks like he’s ready to trade his microphone for a pair of dancing shoes.
Speaking to TV Mag, he said back in December: ‘I get asked every year to be on Strictly Come Dancing too and again, it’s a case of never say never… It would be amazing to learn ballroom dancing.’
Now that we NEED to see…
Strictly 2019 line-up: Fearne Cotton
While no celebrities have been confirmed for the 2019 Strictly Come Dancing line-up just yet, the bookies have already tipped BBC Radio DJ Fearne Cotton as a firm favourite to be involved.
And after announcing her shock departure from popular ITV2 show, Celebrity Juice last month, it looks like the 37-year-old is up for trying something new.
She recently told Lorraine: ‘I think you need to have change and have a shake-up in life every now and again and take risks and feel a bit scared again.
‘It was the same when I left Radio 1 – I left on a bit of a high and wanted to try something new and have a new adventure. It’s very much with that sort of feeling attached to it.’
Well, Strictly definitely fits that bill…
Strictly 2019 line-up: Louis Theroux
Documentary legend Louis Theroux sent his fans wild when he joked he might be next to join the Strictly line up.
As he sent his well-wishes fellow journalist Stacey Dooley on her win, the 48-year-old Tweeted: ‘Congrats, @ StaceyDooley ! Me next! (JK)’
Freddie Hare was less than amused after watching Lucie take part in the Slide In The DMs challenge, in which she confessed that she ‘once cheated on a boyfriend while on a trip to Australia’.
‘I’m devastated. Lucie never admitted it to my face, she did it on national TV,’ he told The Sun.
‘I had my suspicions but it was heartbreaking to find out I was right all along.’
He added: ‘She made it all about me not picking her up from the airport, but now I know she was seeing someone else.
‘She was with someone else when I met her. I suppose it’s a bit of a recurring thing.’
Lucie was in Australia in January last year with a YouTuber named Alex Boulton, making a promotional video for gap year students, encouraging them to visit the West Coast.
Freddie said Lucie had told him that Alex had a girlfriend, to put his mind at ease, but she cut contact with him as soon as she landed Down Under.
According to the paper, Alex confirmed that he is the one who Lucie cheated on Freddie with, telling them: ‘We spent a month together in the same house in Australia.
‘I’m sure you can imagine what we got up to even if it’s not Love Island.’
Lucie made the shocking confession during the ITV2 game when a card appeared reading: ‘I once cheated on a boyfriend while on a trip to Australia.’
Fellow contestants had to then guess which of their fellow islanders it was about, with Lucie later confirming the confession belonged to her.
Lucie is coupled up with sandwich maker Joe Garratt after choosing to recouple with him following her love triangle with boxer Tommy Fury.
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