Parents who lost their son at 14 days old opened up on BBC Breakfast on Thursday (February 26)
Parents who lost their baby opened up on BBC Breakfast(Image: BBC screengrab)
A grieving mum has claimed her concerns were “shut down” as she opened up about the loss of her baby on BBC Breakfast.
Robyn Davis – whose son Orlando died at 14 days old – appeared on the BBC show on Thursday (February 26), where she said that she was made to feel “like I was going insane and that my concerns weren’t valid or real”.
She spoke out during a report about maternity service failings, with host Charlie Stayt explaining: “Maternity services in England are failing too many families with problems at every stage of maternity journey. It’s the interim conclusion of the national review being led by Baroness Amos.”
His fellow presenter Naga Munchetty continued: “It has identified six factors that impact care, including racism, staffing and culture. The health secretary Wes Streeting, who commissioned the review, has promised to act on Baroness Amos’ final recommendations which are due in April.”
The programme then cut to a report from reporter Michael Buchanan, who said: “When an inquiry in 2015 found that 11 babies and one mother had died avoidably at Furness General Hospital due to poor maternity care, the NHS promised the mistakes would never happen again. Over a decade later, more than 10,000 babies are estimated to have died in England due to maternity errors.”
He went on: “Orlando Davis died in 2021 at 14 days old. Maternity staff failed to recognise his mother had become ill in labour and Orlando was born in a poor condition.
“An inquest found his death had been contributed to by neglect.”
Orlando’s mum Robyn said: “They actually made me feel like I was going insane and that my concerns weren’t valid or real because every time I raised them, they were met with a quick shut down. And because of this, I genuinely believe that that’s why our son is not here.”
The baby’s father Jonathan Davis said: “The number of individuals that were involved in this situation, this wasn’t one or two, this was multiple midwives, multiple consultants and registrars across a prolonged area of time from in the community to in hospital. This was not a one event caused an outcome.”
The report said the family’s experience is supported by Baroness Amos, “who says problems occur at every stage of the maternity journey”.
It went on: “The issues, she says, are caused by cultural leadership of maternity units with midwives and obstetricians sometimes not cooperating, workforce with units not being fully or properly staffed, racism and discrimination, including against poor women, a lack of accountability when things go wrong and outdated and dilapidated buildings.”
The report said that the health secretary “has promised to ensure the review’s final recommendations due in April are enacted”.
“But a maternity safety task force that Wes Streeting also promised to establish by now hasn’t yet been created,” it said. “He says it will be shortly.”
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Katie Price has been seen holding a pregnancy test in her latest Instagram videoCredit: Katie Price/Facebook/BackgirdIt comes after she claimed she was expecting a baby with husband Lee AndrewsCredit: Instagram/@wesleeeandrewsThe pair married last month and have now made their vows legalCredit: BackGrid
In her apparent baby announcement, Katie was also quick to take a swipe at Lee’s ex partner Alana Percival, who he was engaged to last year.
In a shock rant, Katie took to social media and said: “Alana I know rejection doesn’t feel nice and I’m married to Lee Andrews the man you want and will never have again.
“Your constant lies and put downs is clearly showing how bitter you are, go live your life little girl.
Who is Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews?
KATIE Price tied the knot with Lee Andrews in January 2026. Yet who is he?
Failed actor is just another title to add toLee’s questionable CV, after he claimed to have once worked as the Director of Philanthropy at The Prince’s Trust (now The King’s Trust)
Lee also shared images – since proven to be AI – of him working with Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian
It’s been revealed shameless Lee told former girlfriends that he had studied at Cambridge University, and has a PhD in biotechnology science
But The Sun has seen a response from the university explaining it could not find a record of Lee being registered as a student with a date of birth they had provided
His LinkedIn profile says Lee has been a Member of the Board of Advisors to the Labour Party since 2015
Lee was also mocked for repeating theexact same wedding proposalon Katie – that he did for another woman just four months ago.
“I know the truth and your now embarrassing yourself, go and have the little respect for yourself that’s left.
“I know all about you and who you are.
“At least I’m the real woman he has found and deserves, but please just enjoy watching us build our empire as I’m having his child.
“I’ll enjoy the ride and big d*** energy now, I’m in the saddle.
“He’s the most beautiful human I know who never took anything from you.”
Katie furiously added: “Now disappear back under that bridge you irrelevant little troll.”
While Lee also appeared to confirm the baby news by sharing a picture of him and Katie and writing: “Perfect couple, soon to be triple.”
Over the weekend, he shared an image seemingly showing him cradling Katie’s tummy with his hand.
Last month Alana, 32, and Crystal, 40, told The Sun exclusively how they were hoodwinked by the businessman — branding him a lying swindler who preys on women.
Katie asked her Instagram followers to subscribe to find the truth about her pregnancyCredit: Katie Price/Facebook/BackgirdShe married Lee after just two weeksCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramOver the weekend, they showed off their new Wedding CertificatesCredit: BackGridKatie has five children currentlyCredit: Getty
As the song Love Is In The Air by John Paul Young and Milk & Sugar, the Gogglebox cast recalled that the romantic holiday was on the horizon.
Reflecting on her upcoming Valentine’s Day celebrations last weekend, Ellie admitted: “I don’t know what has got into Nat lately.
“Bought all my perfume for Valentine’s Day, wants to take me out for a meal, said I deserve a treat…
“What’s he after? Baby number two?” she teased, as her sister Izzie Warner shot back: “You wish.”
After that, the case watched a This Morning segment on what to cook for Valentine’s Night, with TV chef John Torode stepping in to demonstrate how to cook a steak and chips.
Tonight’s episode of Gogglebox features plenty of big TV moments from the past week, including the finale of The Masked Singer on ITV.
The final episode saw all of the Gogglebox cast trying to guess the identity of the mysterious Moth, who won over the audience with her sensational vocals.
Some guessed she was a “member of a UK girl band” while Sophie even narrowed it down to a member of The Sugababes, and in the end it turned out to be Sugababes legend Keisha Buchanan.
Elsewhere in the episode, A Place in the Sun star Jasmine Harman spoke to an expert about the best way to eat at an all-inclusive holiday buffet, earning a decidedly mixed reaction for the niche topic.
There was also a fun news segment on Number 10 Downing Street’s famous resident, Larry the cat, and a look inside the high-octane new Prime Video drama, Steal.
Gogglebox airs Fridays at 9pm on Channel 4.
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This is what my daughter recently texted in our family group chat. Her older sister had just asked us if we were “on the baby Punch-kun side of TikTok” because she had become like a “Facebook Mom, watching videos of him all day.”
If we weren’t before, we are now.
Punch is, as millions of his fans know, a 7-month-old macaque monkey living at Ichikawa City Zoo, outside Tokyo. Rejected at birth by his mother, he was initially cared for by zookeepers before being reintroduced to the monkey enclosure. His early attempts to fit in did not go well; the other monkeys gave him either the cold shoulder or a very hard time.
Until recently, his only comfort was a large orangutan plush toy that some brilliant member of staff gifted him as a tool for muscle building and maternal replacement.
Videos of the shy and utterly adorable Punch tentatively circling the larger monkeys, only to flee to the solace of his stuffy after being rebuffed, have drawn increasingly large crowds to the zoo and mesmerized millions on social media.
Messages of encouragement, often accompanied by memes of women (and men) sobbing into their phones over the sight of a yet-again-rejected Punch wrapping himself in the arms of his orangutan “mother,” or cheering as he slowly begins to be accepted by other monkeys, are almost as plentiful as the Punch videos themselves.
“I am Punch and he is me” is clearly a sentiment shared by many. Including those who, like my youngest daughter, were not (as I swiftly pointed out in the group chat) rejected in any way by their own mother.
Everyone knows what it’s like to feel small and bewildered as you circle a social group, seeking a way in, just as everyone knows what it’s like to be rejected by those whose approval we seek.
Of course some of us wept and raged when he once again had to flee some bigger monkey that he had clearly annoyed, but while Punch was certainly cowed, he was never broken. It was impossible not to admire his essential grip when he tried again, and to be reminded that none of us are alone in our attempts to fit in.
When Punch drags his stuffy around the enclosure, you can see some of the older monkeys giving him the side-eye — he is definitely the odd kid in the class, the one who always wore a space helmet or insisted she was a kitten. But the joy that little monkey feels for his orangutan, which he uses as shield, surrogate and playmate, is both heartbreaking and heartwarming.
As he nestles into its body, we see the primal need most animals, including humans, have for touch, for embrace. Of course he drags it around everywhere; short of the zoo staff, whose legs he also clutches, it‘s his only conduit of security.
Which is also something that many, if not all, of us understand. Anyone who says they have never had some personal item or talisman that, just by its presence, made them feel better is either lying, forgetting or a psychopath.
Why do you think teddy bears and Jellycats exist or “The Velveteen Rabbit” was written? In the era of “peak cozy,” with its devotion to lap blankets, hoodies and fleece-lined everything, no one could fail to understand Punch’s attachment to his comfort object.
When I was very small, I had, as many children do, a security blanket known as “Blankie.” It was pink and soft, with a satin edge and an oval stain caused by a regrettable interaction with Silly Putty. I talked to it, slept with it and carried it everywhere; when my mother insisted it be washed, I would sit in front of the dryer waiting for it to emerge.
When it somehow got lost in the hospital while I was recovering from a tonsillectomy, I was so traumatized that my mother drove back to the hospital for days in hopes that it would turn up. It never did but 55 years later, I can see, and feel, my Blankie still.
So I too am Punch and he is me.
Now that the Baby Monkey Who Could is finding comfort, grooming and companionship from others of his kind, there may come a time when he no longer needs his big stuffed orangutan.
Fortunately, it’s available at IKEA for anyone out there who might.
Daisy Lowe looked every inch the yummy mummy in this sheer dressCredit: GettyThe pregnant star showed off her growing baby bump in the daring outfitCredit: GettyDaisy is expecting her second child with her husband JordanCredit: AlamyDaisy and Jordan share a daughter called IvyCredit: Instagram
The soon-to-be mum-of-two, who already shares daughter Ivy, two, with Jordan, 31, looked incredible as she stepped out for London’s Fashion Week.
The Strictly Come Dancing star looked every inch the yummy mummy as she showed off her growing baby bump.
Daisy pulled out all the stops in the daring sheer outfit which revealed her black lingerie.
The pregnant star looked happy and relaxed as she posed for the photos in her stunning outfit.
Daisy said at the time: “I wanted to share some news with you. Jordan and I are having a baby.
“We are absolutely bursting at the seams with happiness. I’m oscillating wildly between excitement & nervousness with a dash of morning sickness thrown in for good measure! Big love to all of you.”
One pal told The Sun: “Katie has tried for years to have another child. It’s been a very sensitive and vulnerable part of her life she has struggled with.
“Although a pregnancy should be happy news, Katie’s family say having a baby with Lee is another story entirely.
“It’s been a big enough worry that she is being conned by Lee – with fears Katie is paying for everything or being tricked or talked into handing over money to him.
“Although they weren’t happy with her rushing down the aisle, at least divorce was always an option.
“However, if her pregnancy claim is true, Katie will now be tied to Lee forever.”
Katie has bravely spoken about her desperation to conceive, having gone through heartbreaking rounds of IVF while filming a Channel 4documentary,Katie Price: Making Babies in 2023.
Katie tried for a baby for three years with her ex Carl WoodsCredit: PA
Katie is already a mum to 22-year-old Harvey Price who she raised as a single mum after he was disowned by her ex Dwight Yorke.
She sparked backlash after introducing three newborn hyper-realistic dolls to fans, which cost anywhere between £300 to a staggering £20,000 and are often used by mothers grieving the loss of a baby.
After dating Carl, Katie soon moved on to Married At First Sight’s JJ Slater.
The couple suffered a devastating miscarriage a year later after conceiving the baby naturally – despite being told she had only a 1% chance.
Katie and JJ Slater broke up after almost two yearsCredit: Getty
It was Katie’s fourthmiscarriage, in addition to a previous ectopic pregnancy.
A fertility expert insisted she only had ”a couple of awake eggs” and was starting to show the first signs of menopause.
He has not yet travelled to the UK to meet her family or kids.
Katie Price’s relationship history
We take a look back at the highs and lows of Katie Price’s relationship history.
1996-1998: Katie got engaged to Gladiators star Warren Furman – aka Ace – with a £3,000 ring. But their relationship didn’t make it as far as ‘I do’.
1998-2000: Katie described Dane Bowers as ‘the love of her life’ but she broke up with the singer after he allegedly cheated on her.
2001: Footballer Dwight Yorke is the father of Katie’s eldest child Harvey. He has had very little to do with his son throughout his life.
2002: Rebounding from Dwight, Katie famously had one night of passion with Pop Idol star Gareth Gates, allegedly taking his virginity.
2002-2004: Katie was dating Scott Sullivan when she entered the jungle for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!. He threatened to “punch Peter’s lights out” when chemistry blossomed between her and Peter Andre.
2004-2009: The jungle romance resulted in Katie marrying Aussie pop star Peter. They had two kids, Junior and Princess, before their bitter split in 2009.
2010-2011: Fresh from her break-up with Peter, Katie enjoyed a whirlwind relationship and marriage with cage fighter Alex Reid. They split 20 months after their Las Vegas wedding.
2011: Katie briefly dated model Danny Cipriani… but it ended as quickly as it begun.
2011-2012: They didn’t speak the same language, but Katie got engaged to Argentinian model Leandro Penna in 2011. He later fled home to South America.
2012-2018: Wedding bells rang once more after Katie met Kieran Hayler in 2013. They eventually called it quits after a rocky marriage.
2018-2019: Katie moved on quickly with Kris Boyson. They had an on-off romance for one year and even got engaged. They split for good in 2019.
2019: Katie was linked to Charles Drury during her on-off relationship with Kris. Charles, who also dated Lauren Goodger, has always denied being in “official relationship” with her.
2020-2023: Car salesman Carl Woods took a shine to Katie in 2020. Their relationship was up and down for three years. They broke up for a final time last year.
2024-2026: After weeks of rumours, Katie confirmed her relationship with Married At First Sight star JJ Slater in February 2024. The pair split in January 2026 after two years together.
2026: Katie shocked fans when she revealed she had married Dubai-based businessman Lee Andrews after a 48-hour engagement and only knowing him a week.
However, Katie claimed she’s pregnant with his child in a shock rant on Instagram today, writing: “Alana I know rejection doesn’t feel nice and I’m married to Lee Andrews the man you want and will never have again.
“Your constant lies and put downs is clearly showing how bitter you are, go live your life little girl.
“I know the truth and your now embarrassing yourself, go and have the little respect for yourself that’s left.
“I know all about you and who you are.
“At least I’m the real woman he has found and deserves, but please just enjoy watching us build our empire as I’m having his child.”
Katie hit out at Lee’s ex fiancee Alana PercivalCredit: Click News and Media
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In a smoothly run show peppered with sharp humor but, for the most part, a dearth of pointed political commentary — save for one unscripted expression of anti-ICE sentiment from “The White Lotus” star Natasha Rothwell — the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards celebrated its 41st edition on Sunday in Hollywood.
The ceremony has long served as a counterpoint to the Oscars: looser, more unpredictable, typically mounted in a beach tent by the Santa Monica Pier. For over three decades, it was held the Saturday afternoon right before the Academy Awards.
But this year, due to coastal planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the Spirit Awards relocated to the Hollywood Palladium (where they were last held in 1994), a venue decked out in the show’s signature blue and pink signage and decor — a pivot that proved effective.
“We don’t have a permit,” cracked host Ego Nwodim, riffing on scrappy independent tactics in her monologue. Her athletic hosting duties had her doing everything from cornering attending celebs such as Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons via a “sexual tension cam” to picking up her falafel order at the main entrance on Sunset Boulevard.
Last year’s event played more like a coronation for a widely favored front-runner, Sean Baker‘s “Anora.” That film would go on to sweep at the Oscars a little over a week later. The mood today was more tenuous, the industry crowd mulling in the lobby with cocktails, discussing the tail end of awards season and the controversy coming out of the Berlin Film Festival concerning politically cautious juror statements.
The movies that would be honored here, by contrast, were bolder than the Spirits usually go, resulting in a truly independent raft of winners. Rose Byrne won the lead actor prize (the Spirits have gone gender-neutral since 2022) for her commanding, ruinous turn in “If I Legs I’d Kick You.” Accepting the award, Byrne half-joked, “This character of Linda really could only exist in an independent film — she’s fierce and she’s gracious and she’s a middle-aged woman.”
Other awardees included the subtly wrought academia drama “Sorry, Baby,” honored for director Eva Victor‘s screenplay and its supporting actor Naomi Ackie; the star-stalking thriller “Lurker,” which took both the first feature and first screenplay awards; and Brazil’s “The Secret Agent,” claiming the prize for international film.
The afternoon’s big winner was “Train Dreams,” the little movie that could, one that emerged 13 months ago at Sundance 2025 and is now proving itself to be one of Netflix’s sturdiest Oscar contenders. It took prizes for best feature, director and cinematography, the kind of haul that suggests real momentum.
A complete list of today’s Spirit winners
FILM CATEGORIES
Best Feature “Train Dreams” (Netflix) Producers: Michael Heimler, Will Janowitz, Marissa McMahon, Ashley Schlaifer, Teddy Schwarzman
Director Clint Bentley, “Train Dreams” (Netflix)
Screenplay Eva Victor, “Sorry, Baby” (A24)
First Feature “Lurker” (Mubi) Director: Alex Russell Producers: Galen Core, Archie Madekwe, Marc Marrie, Charlie McDowell, Francesco Melzi D’Eril, Duncan Montgomery, Alex Orlovsky, Olmo Schnabel, Jack Selby
First Screenplay Alex Russell, “Lurker” (Mubi)
John Cassavetes Award For the best feature made under $1,000,000 “Esta Isla (This Island)” Writers/Directors/Producers: Cristian Carretero, Lorraine Jones Molina Writer: Kisha Tikina Burgos
Breakthrough Performance Kayo Martin, “The Plague” (Independent Film Company)
Lead Performance Rose Byrne, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” (A24)
Robert Altman Award For a film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast “The Long Walk” (Lionsgate) Director: Francis Lawrence Casting Director: Rich Delia Ensemble Cast: Judy Greer, Mark Hamill, Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Tut Nyuot, Joshua Odjick, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Garrett Wareing
Editing Sofía Subercaseaux, “The Testament of Ann Lee” (Searchlight Pictures)
International Film “The Secret Agent” (Neon) Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho
Documentary “The Perfect Neighbor” (Netflix) Director/Producer: Geeta Gandbhir Producers: Sam Bisbee, Nikon Kwantu, Alisa Payne
Someone to Watch Given to a talented filmmaker not yet widely recognized Tatti Ribeiro, “Valentina”
Truer Than Fiction Given to an emerging director of nonfiction features Rajee Samarasinghe, “Your Touch Makes Others Invisible”
Producers Award For an emerging producer of quality independent films with limited resources Tony Yang
TELEVISION CATEGORIES
New Scripted Series “Adolescence” (Netflix) Creators/Executive Producers: Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham Executive Producers: Philip Barantini, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Nina Wolarsky, Hannah Walters, Mark Herbert, Emily Feller Co-Executive Producers: Carina Sposato, Niall Shamma, Peter Balm
New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series “Pee-wee as Himself” (HBO Max) Executive Producers: Matt Wolf, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Ronald Bronstein, Eli Bush, Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, Paul Reubens, Candace Tomarken, Kyle Martin, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Sara Rodriguez
Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series Owen Cooper, “Adolescence” (Netflix)
Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series Erin Doherty, “Adolescence” (Netflix)
Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series Stephen Graham, “Adolescence” (Netflix)
Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series “Chief of War” (Apple TV) Ensemble Cast: Charlie Brumbly, Luciane Buchanan, Cliff Curtis, Brandon Finn, Moses Goods, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Benjamin Hoetjes, Siua Ikale’o, Keala Kahuanui-Paleka, Mainei Kinimaka, Kaina Makua, Jason Momoa, Temuera Morrison, Te Kohe Tuhaka, James Udom
Apple Martin is in Vogue — as she lands her first shoot in the magazineCredit: Letty Schmiterlow/VogueApple strikes a pose for the glossy magCredit: Letty Schmiterlow/Vogue
Apple, 21, posed in a short red skirt and jumper, with a stylish black leather jacket.
She is set to swap fashion for cap and gown when she graduates with a law degree in May.
But she hopes to make it big in Hollywood like her mum, rather than follow in Chris’s footsteps.
She tells Vogue: “Getting on stage by yourself to sing is so terrifying.
DASIY Lowe has revealed she’s pregnant with her second baby, seven months after getting married.
The Strictly Come Dancing star, 37, announced the happy news on Instagram today, sharing pictures from her family holiday with husband Jordan Saul and their daughter Ivy.
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Daisy Lowe is pregnant with her second babyCredit: GettyDaisy married husband Jordan in Somerset last JuneCredit: Alamy
She wrote: “Heading home from our honeymoon with an extra stowaway.
“Little bump is growing FAST & Ivy is so excited to meet *her* baby.”
Pop star and podcast host Jessie Ware commented: “Amazing news!!”
Poppy Delevingne said: “On yeeeeehaaaaaaa Dazzle such wondrous news!!!! Love youuuu guys x X you look AMAZING.”
Spice Girl Mel B wrote: “Awwww amazing!!! Congratulations.”
Lisa Snowdon posted: “Congratulations darling.”
Daisy and property developer Jordan, 31 married in a “wild and romantic” ceremony last June.
The model, whose dad is Bush rocker Gavin Rossdale, wore a Vivienne Westwood couture gown and completed her stunning look with a gorgeous tennis bracelet by The Vault London, a Lulu Guinnessshell bag and crystal-dotted Jimmy Choos.
Speaking to British Vogue about her wedding dress, she told them: “When I put it on, I just lit up from the inside out.
“It’s very fitting that I will be wearing her gown for my special day,”
While groom Jordan wore a tuxedo by Richard James.
The couple’s guest list included well known celebrity pals Alexa Chung, Pixie Geldof and Nick Grimshaw.
The Somerset wedding saw guests dine in a vintage marquee before heading off to a barn to dance into the night.
Daisy said at the time: “I wanted to share some news with you. Jordan and I are having a baby.
“We are absolutely bursting at the seams with happiness. I’m oscillating wildly between excitement & nervousness with a dash of morning sickness thrown in for good measure! Big love to all of you.”
Snoop Dogg‘s daughter Cori Broadus and her fiancé Wayne “Duece” Polk bid a final farewell to their baby girl, less than a year after welcoming her into the world.
Broadus and Polk celebrated the life of their infant daughter, Codi, over the weekend in a memorial attended by family and friends. On Sunday, Broadus shared various scenes from her baby’s funeral to her Instagram page, including pictures from the church reception, of loved ones wearing matching “Codi’s Crew” outfits and of the infant’s casket in the ground with flowers and a teddy bear laying atop.
“Part of me went with you,” Broadus captioned her Instagram carousel. “My girl for life.”
In a video from the memorial, Broadus mourned her daughter’s short life and all the moments they could have shared in a moving eulogy. Broadus lamented being unable to see her baby girl take her first steps, bring her to her first day of school and support her through the highs and heartbreaks of life together.
Broadus, with Polk by her side, said “I don’t understand why this happened.”
“I’m trusting God, but that doesn’t mean it makes sense to me. Some days I wonder if this world was just too cruel for someone as pure as you,” she continued. “Other days, I wonder how I’m supposed to live in a world without you in my arms.”
Broadus, 26, and Polk became parents to baby Codi last February. The baby girl arrived prematurely, after Broadus’ 25-week pregnancy. The happy mom at the time detailed her emotional pregnancy journey, which she said included “blaming myself because I wasn’t able to give her all that she needed.” Broadus said she praised God for supporting her and making her daughter’s birth possible.
Broadus had detailed her infant’s health issues in December, describing her daughter in a poem as a “miracle wrapped in tubes and tape” with “lungs trying to catch up to the life inside her.” The Choc Factory Co. makeup executive said she felt guilty that her daughter might also suffer from lupus, an autoimmune condition she was diagnosed with in childhood. In her poem, Broadus said she was hopeful her daughter would live a healthy life beyond the hospital walls of the NICU.
In January, Broadus revealed that her baby girl was back home in her arms and shared photo and video to Instagram. Weeks later, she announced she “lost the love of my life.”
Broadus said in her eulogy that amid her mourning she feels relief that her daughter is at rest.
“I find comfort knowing you have your angel wings now, knowing you are home, safe.”
AS the ugly aftermath of his Instagram tirade against his family rumbles on, Brooklyn Beckham’s one-time pals appear to have become unwitting contestants in a real-life game of The Traitors.
Having already severed ties with his parents, David and Victoria, the A-list nepobaby is now ruthlessly banishing his inner circle, with insiders revealing how “incredibly close” friends have been blindsided by his “bizarre” and brutal behaviour.
Anais Gallagher, the daughter of Oasis star Noel and Meg Mathews, is the the latest famous face to be cut adrift by Brooklyn BeckhamCredit: GettyFormer classmate Anais was stunned to discover she had been blocked onlineCredit: 2017 David M BenettBrooklyn’s one-time pals appear to have become unwitting contestants in a real-life game of The TraitorsCredit: GettyNicola and Brooklyn with their dogsCredit: Instagram
His brother Romeo this weekend unveiled a new tattoo that reads “Family” — leaving no doubt where his loyalties lie.
And as divisions grow between the wannabe chef and his famous family, he and Nicola, 31, appear to be weeding out any “traitorous” friends who have slighted them — or picked the wrong side in the feud.
The Sun can reveal that the latest famous face to be cut adrift is Brooklyn’s former classmate Anais Gallagher, the daughter of Oasis star Noel and Meg Mathews.
Just days after David’s oldest son released a bombshell Instagram statement — in which he vowed never to reconcile with his “controlling” family who only care about “Brand Beckham” — 26-year-old influencer Anais was stunned to discover she had been blocked online.
Having attended sixth form with Brooklyn — at the exclusive, £12,000-per-term Fine Arts College in Belsize Park, North West London — the pair were part of the same close-knit group of friends which also included Rocco.
‘I find this book offensive’
As the children of two of Britain’s most famous couples, they quickly hit it off and became thick as thieves with a flirty on/off relationship.
Our insider said: “They grew incredibly close while they were at school and there was always a lot of flirting between them.
“It was never anything with a label but they were certainly more than friends.
“Victoria, it’s fair to say, wasn’t 100 per cent enthralled with their closeness — in her eyes the Gallaghers don’t have quite the same reputation as the Beckhams.
“Anais and Brooklyn stayed close for quite a while after — she even went to his wedding to Nicola — and Anais assumed they were still on good terms even though their lives have taken different paths.
“She was really blindsided when she realised that he had blocked her.
“Anais is pretty sure it’s because he’s worried she’s going to spill the beans about what went on. But that’s not her style.”
Brooklyn’s feelings towards Anais might have started to change in 2022, shortly after his lavish $3million oceanfront wedding to billionaire’s daughter Nicola.
Anais attended the bash, but that same year she slammed Brooklyn’s photography book, What I See, despite attending its launch event.
His photography attempts were widely mocked — and his pal said: “I genuinely find this book offensive.”
Georgina Chapman and her partner Adrien BrodyCredit: GettyFormer flame Tallia Storm appears to have proved her loyaltyCredit: GettyEx Afton McKeith said: ‘I now feel his parents could have protected him more and considered the impact of the public Brand Beckham’Credit: Louis WoodPrince Harry and Meghan Markle were secretly supporting the couple and even had them round for dinnerCredit: Archewell Sussex/Instagram
It first became clear that Brooklyn was having a social clear-out when none of his former friends or family came to see him renew vows with Nicola last August at her family’s 130-acre estate in New York state.
Brooklyn was close to a string of nepo-babies in London, including Jack and Holly Ramsay.
During his schooldays, he was often snapped skating or hanging out with pals alongside Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s son Rocco — who at the time was dating Kim Turnbull, now the girlfriend of Brooklyn’s sibling Romeo.
Madonna was said to be very pleased about Brooklyn’s influence on her son, but it’s not known if Victoria felt the same way.
Rocco was at Brooklyn and Nicola’s lavish wedding in 2022 — but he was absent when they renewed their vows, raising questions about whether the friends who the Beckhams’ eldest child grew up with supported his relationship.
Brooklyn and Nicola with her parents Nelson and ClaudiaCredit: Instagram/@nicolaannepeltzbeckhamNicola’s eldest brother Matt PeltzCredit: LinkedinNicola’s brother Zach PeltzCredit: Instagram/zachpeltz20Nicola’s brother Greg PeltzCredit: X
An insider explained: “There has clearly been a real shutdown. Brooklyn has no contact with mates from his former life in the UK. It’s like the marriage to Nicola meant he started a whole new life with new people around him.
“It’s sad but people have sensed a shift in his life and priorities.
“And being aligned with someone who is feuding with his parents so publicly is a bad look.”
Brooklyn once spoke highly of Rocco and Jack, saying in 2017: “I’ve changed schools quite a few times but I have some close friends that have known me since I was very young. I have a handful of really close friends, but in particular I’d say Jack Ramsay and Rocco Ritchie.”
And as his time with Rocco came to an end, so did his friendship with DJ Kim Turnbull, who he was once romantically linked to.
Her relationship with his brother Romeo hasn’t helped the situation — and insiders say their dating made it clear to him whose side she was on.
Jackie Apostel and Cruz BeckhamCredit: GettyRomeo Beckham and Kim TurnbullCredit: GettySelena Gomez found herself ruthlessly cut offCredit: GettyNicola had a year-long relationship with Anwar Hadid but the romance is now tinged with ill-feelingCredit: Getty
And Brooklyn’s friendship with Jack is now said to be non-existent. He no longer speaks to Gordon and Tana’s eldest son, who is in the Marines.
Meanwhile, Brooklyn is believed to have declined an invitation to attend Holly’s wedding to Adam Peaty at the end of last year.
Tellingly, his parents and siblings were all in attendance, including brothers Cruz and Romeo.
It’s been more than five years since Brooklyn has been seen with anyone from his old London life.
His Instagram is now full of pictures with just Nicola or her family who appear to have become their closest confidants.
But it is not only his pals who have been cast aside. Up until last year, American actress and pop star Selena Gomez was a permanent fixture in the Peltz-Beckhams’ lives, joking they were all so close it was like a throuple.
Former best mates, include Madonna’s son Rocco RitchieCredit: GettyGigi and Bella Hadid, Anwar’s sistersCredit: GettyBrooklyn was close to a string of nepo-babies in London, including Holly RamsayCredit: hollyramsayy/InstagramJack Ramsay with BrooklynCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Now the trio are no longer speaking — with sources telling The Sun that Selena was left feeling betrayed after best pal Nicola unceremoniously dumped her.
‘Victoria didn’t like me’
Despite numerous photos together over the past few years — including girls’ night sleepovers, and gushing birthday tributes — Brooklyn and Nicola were not in attendance at Selena’s fairytale wedding to Benny Blanco in September.
While it was claimed Nicola and Brooklyn were unable to attend due to a busy work schedule, questions have been raised about why they refused to move things around for someone who was once so close in their lives.
Nicola is certainly no stranger to shutting people out. Before she started dating Brooklyn in 2019, she had a year-long relationship with Anwar Hadid — brother of models Bella and Gigi — but the romance is now tinged with ill-feeling.
Nicola was 22 and Anwar was 17 at the time, and there were rumours that he grew distant from his family during the relationship. Nicola unfollowed the whole family on social media after they split.
Now, as tensions with Brooklyn’s parents reach an all-time high, their social circle certainly seems to be getting smaller and smaller.
He suffered from anxiety. Brooklyn felt as though the world was constantly waiting for him to muck up
Afton McKeith
So who is still on their side? Despite spilling the beans on their time with Brooklyn recently, former flames Tallia Storm and Afton McKeith appear to have proved their loyalty.
Afton, who dated Brooklyn when they were 17, and Tallia, who was linked to him in 2016, were quick to speak out about their experiences — in particular with Victoria — in support of Brooklyn.
Singer Tallia recalled the time the pair were meant to attend a charity gala, which was hosted by Victoria’s close pal, the actress Eva Longoria.
She explained: “I was meant to sit next to Brooklyn.
“We were all super excited — and then he messaged me on the night itself, when I was already inside, saying, ‘My mum won’t let me come, I’m sorry.’ And that was that. Obviously, Victoria didn’t like me or whatever.”
Afton, the daughter of I’m a Celeb star Gillian McKeith, grew up alongside Brooklyn in West London — and gave a scathing review of David and Victoria’s parenting.
If you’ve ever crossed him, he won’t forget — and as the war with his parents drags on, he’s taking note on who has his back and who clearly doesn’t
Our insider
She said: “He suffered from anxiety. Brooklyn felt as though the world was constantly waiting for him to muck up.
“I now feel his parents could have protected him more and considered the impact of the public Brand Beckham.”
At least Brooklyn and Nicola also appear to have two high-profile champions in their camp, with The Sun last year revealing how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were secretly supporting the couple and even had them round for dinner.
Closer to home, Brooklyn seems to have reserved an olive branch for little sister Harper — the only sibling he has reached out to since the estrangement — after wishing her a happy birthday in July.
Unfortunately for Anais, building bridges may be harder.
Our insider added: “Brooklyn has the memory of an elephant, just like the infamous, blurry image of one he snapped in Kenya for his photography book.
“If you’ve ever crossed him, he won’t forget — and as the war with his parents drags on, he’s taking note on who has his back and who clearly doesn’t.”
Anyone planning a Traitorous move on Brooklyn or Nicola better watch out — they won’t be returning breakfast in the morning.
CARDI B loves bad boy Stefon Diggs, but one wrong move and she’s out, two sources have told The U.S. Sun.
The controversial NFL star is gearing up for next weekend’s Super Bowl, with the chance to lead the New England Patriots to glory in San Francisco.
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Sources have told The U.S. Sun Cardi B is determined to stand by Stefon Diggs amid more controversyCredit: GettyDiggs has an astonishing six kids with six different women scattered across the United StatesCredit: TikTok/shesoken_
As The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed, the Patriots star has six baby mamas dotted across the United States, with the most recent addition to his ever-growing brood arriving late last year.
Diggs, 32, and Cardi welcomed their son on November 4.
Incredibly, most of Diggs’ children were born within a few months of each other in 2025, fueling intense speculation and online debate.
Amid paternity battles and feverish social media chatter, Cardi has quietly backed her man behind the scenes.
An insider told The U.S. Sun that she was fully aware of Diggs’ reputation from the start — and believes he has changed.
“Cardi has known since day one that Stefon had a reputation as a womanizer and had seen multiple women in the past, but her love for him is above all of that,” the source said.
“She knows he has been faithful since they made things official and that he’s been transparent about his previous relationships, only seeing her since they committed to each other.”
The insider added that while Cardi “hates all the drama,” she admires Diggs’ role as a father.
“She loves that he’s not a deadbeat dad,” the source said. “She believes he’s a present, loving, and supportive father.”
Diggs’ first child, daughter Nova, was born in 2016, but his family has expanded rapidly in recent years.
In late 2024, Instagram model Aileen Lopera filed a paternity suit claiming Diggs was the father of her unborn child. Their daughter, Charliee Harper Diggs-Lopera, was born in April 2025.
Diggs initially requested DNA testing, and by late 2025, The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed he was the biological father.
The lawsuit was quietly dismissed in January 2026, suggesting the matter was resolved privately.
NO MESSING
Around the same time, Diggs also welcomed children with other women, including K’yanna Barber, who has previously been linked to Drake.
Rather than viewing Diggs’ children as competition or conflict, Cardi, who starting dating the Patriots star in October 2024 after divorcing rapper husband Offset, reportedly sees them as part of an extended family.
“She sees his children as an extension of the family and enjoys when they’re all together, spending time as one big extended family,” the source said.
“She doesn’t harbor hate toward Stefon’s exes or the mothers of his children. She doesn’t judge — she just wants everyone, especially the kids, to be happy and grow up in a stable, healthy environment.”
Still, Cardi has drawn a firm line.
The source said the New York rapper has been blunt with Diggs, warning him there will be no forgiveness if he crosses it.
“She’s been very clear with Stefon: if he messes up, if another woman comes forward with a baby after they became official and started a family together, she’s done,” the insider said.
“She told him plainly that if he cheats or has a child behind her back, it’s over.”
STEFON DIGGS’ KIDS
Nova Diggs
Born on October 14, 2016, Nova is Stefon’s eldest child and the most recognizable to NFL fans. She has been a fixture at his games since his time in Buffalo, often seen celebrating on the field or “negotiating” his contracts in viral social media clips. Her mother is Tyler-Marie, a singer from the Buffalo area. While the two are no longer a couple, they have maintained a visible co-parenting relationship for nearly a decade.
Shiloh Diggs
Shiloh was born in 2023 and is Stefon’s second-oldest child. She is the daughter of Kennedy Moore, a model from Diggs’ home state of Maryland. While Diggs kept her arrival relatively private compared to Nova’s, he shared photos of them together during the 2025 holiday season, confirming her place in his growing family tree.
Charliee Harper Diggs-Lopera
Born on April 2, 2025, Charliee was at the center of a high-profile legal battle. Her mother, Los Angeles-based model Aileen Lopera (known online as Lord Gisselle), filed a paternity suit in late 2024. In November 2025, DNA testing legally confirmed Stefon as the father. The case was officially resolved in January 2026 after Aileen dismissed her lawsuit, with both parties reportedly agreeing to a private co-parenting arrangement.
[Daughter – Name Not Public]
In April 2025—the same month Charliee was born—Stefon reportedly welcomed another daughter with New York City-based Instagram model Cayy Benji. While this child is rarely mentioned in formal interviews, Diggs was seen spending time with her during his 2025 Christmas break, solidifying reports of her paternity within the “wave” of children he fathered that year.
“Baby Brim” / “Touchdown”
Stefon’s most famous addition is his son with superstar rapper Cardi B, born on November 4, 2025. This is Cardi’s fourth child and Stefon’s first confirmed son. While the public and the parents themselves use the nicknames “Baby Brim” and “Touchdown,” Cardi B explicitly denied rumors in late January 2026 that his legal name is “Grayson,” stating that they are not yet ready to reveal his official name to the world.
[Son – Name Not Public]
The sixth and final child reported as of early 2026 is a son with Miami-based influencer K’yanna Barber. Barber is famously known as the “Kiki” referenced in Drake’s hit “In My Feelings.” Reports of her pregnancy surfaced in late 2024, and she is believed to have given birth in late 2025. Like several of his other 2025 additions, Diggs was pictured holding the infant during the 2025 holidays.
While fiercely loyal, Cardi reportedly struggles when Diggs is publicly criticized.
“She does get upset when people talk badly about him, seeing it as disrespect,” the second source said.
“She’s had arguments over how some people address or treat him in public — but she’s learning how to handle it better.”
Behind the scenes, Cardi has played an active role in helping Diggs navigate co-parenting and blended-family dynamics.
“When she loves, she fights for her man. Period,” the source said. “She talks to him often about how to best navigate situations involving multiple baby mamas and co-parenting. She gives him advice on being the best father he can be, and he appreciates the constant support she shows him.”
It promises to be another whirlwind few weeks for Diggs.
Fresh from taking part in his first Super Bowl, he is set to head to court to contest felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges stemming from an alleged incident in a Boston suburb on December 2.
Rapper Cardi B gave birth to Diggs’ son last NovemberCredit: Instagram / iamcardib
The woman, who has not been publicly identified and was employed by Diggs as a personal chef, filed a police report on December 16 — several weeks after the alleged incident.
According to Dedham police, she appeared “emotional and hesitant” to identify the suspect, citing his fame and public profile in New England.
Court documents allege Diggs entered her unlocked bedroom and confronted her over a text-message dispute regarding money he allegedly owed her.
As the argument escalated, Diggs allegedly struck her across the face. When she attempted to push him away, he then tried to choke her, according to the report.
“The male then tried to choke her using the crook of his elbow around her neck,” the police report stated.
Another issue for Diggs, who is on a whopping $70 million, three-year deal with the Patriots, could be him shelling out an estimated $2 million alone on child support, according to an expert who spoke to The U.S. Sun.
Despite the mounting pressure, Cardi is standing by her man.
“She believes he’s telling the truth,” the source said. “She knows how frustrating these situations can be, but she’s there for him 100 percent, fighting alongside him.
“She sees herself as a lioness standing beside her lion — defending him, wanting him to be respected and loved, while also holding him accountable for his actions.
“To her, love means going to war for your partner when needed — being their strongest support in any circumstance.”
The U.S. Sun reached out to Cardi B’s reps, but is yet to hear back.
Model Aileen Lopera filed a paternity suit in late 2024 and Diggs was confirmed as the father in November 2025Credit: Instagram/lordgisselleK’yanna Barber was previously linked with Drake and had a baby with Diggs last yearCredit: Instagram/4theloveofkj
Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira have plans to grow their family, announcing on Wednesday that a little one is on the way.
The couple revealed in a joint Instagram post that their son “Marquito is going to be a big brother.” They posted a photo of their hands, along with their son’s hand, cradling Ferreira‘s baby bump. The pair also wrote in their caption in Spanish that their anniversary is a gift and God is great.
Grammy-winning “Vivir mi Vida” singer Anthony, 57, married model and former Miss Universe Paraguay and 2021 Miss Universe runner-up Ferreira, 26,in January 2023 in a star-studded ceremony in Miami. David Beckham served as best man and Salma Hayek, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luis Fonsi were on the guest list.
The child will be Anthony’s eighth. The musician (real name Marco Antonio Muñiz) shares two adult children with ex-girlfriend Debbie Rosado, and two grown children from his marriage to former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres. He also shares twin teenagers with ex-wife Jennifer Lopez.
As Ferreira revealed news of her pregnancy, Anthony teased an upcoming collaboration with singer Nathy Peluso. The pair of Grammy winners posted a clip of themselves singing and dancing in a studio and urged followers to pre-save their latest song “Como En El Idilio.”
Anthony teased additional music on Tuesday. He posted a black-and-white video of himself and musicians performing in a studio. The clip ended simply with white text reading: “Feb 06.”
What seems to be Anthony’s newest music foray will drop a week before he launches his residency at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. His Vegas My Way circuit of 10 live performances begins Feb. 13. Additional dates and information can be found on the residency’s website.
French firms Danone and Nestlé saw a continued plunge in their share prices on Wednesday after a safety crisis involving baby formula.
At around midday in Europe, Danone shares were down 0.48%, while Nestlé shares slipped 0.33%.
A number of national authorities have issued their own warnings after an initial recall announcement from Danone last Friday.
The French firm said it was pulling “a very limited number of specific batches” of baby formula from the market, linked to fears that they could be contaminated with a dangerous toxin. Cereulide, the substance in question, can cause nausea and vomiting.
The recall came after Nestlé, one of Danone’s competitors, announced earlier in January that it would be pulling specific batches of its infant formula from shelves.
This global action followed a smaller recall in December, when cereulide was first found in a Nestlé factory in Nunspeet, the Netherlands.
Analysts estimate that the recall could cost Nestlé over €1bn, although the firm has said that it does not forecast a significant financial hit. Even so, the company will be working to improve its public image and quell doubts over product safety.
The contaminations detected by the companies have all been traced to a single Chinese supplier of arachidonic acid oil, a critical ingredient in premium infant formulas.
Private firm Lactalis has also been affected, along with smaller firms like Vitagermine and Hochdorf Swiss Nutrition.
The French authorities are currently investigating the deaths of two babies reported to have consumed Nestlé infant formula affected by the recalls due to cereulide contamination. So far, no causal link has been established.
“We are following developments with due attention and remain fully available to the authorities, cooperating with complete transparency,” said a Nestlé spokesperson last week.
Infant formula accounts for about 21% of Danone’s group revenue, according to Bernstein analysts. For Nestlé, the category likely represents around 5%.
In its recall statement, Danone stressed that it “never compromises on food safety”, adding that its priority “is to ensure that parents and healthcare professionals can continue to place their trust in the safety and quality of our infant formula products”.
Apologising for the recall, Nestlé said that the measure was “in line with… strict product quality and safety protocols”.
