JENNIFER Aniston has confirmed her relationship with Jim Curtis in an adorable Instagram post.
The Friends actress, 56, took to her social media grid to upload a snap showing her hugging her wellness coach boyfriend from behind.
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Jennifer Aniston has gone Instagram official with boyfriend Jim Curtis in a sweet birthday postCredit: instagramIt is the first time the actress has gone public with a boyfriend since her split from husband Justin Theroux in 2017Credit: GettyHer partner works as a wellbeing coach and hypnotistCredit: Instagram/jimcurtis1
The sultry black and white image showed the pair with beaming smiles, with Jennifer seen peeking over his shoulder.
In her caption, she simply wrote: “Happy Birthday my love.
“Cherished.”
She finished off her super-sweet upload with a red Emoji love heart.
Real Housewives star Kyle Richards posted two love hearts in reply, while model Poppy Delevingne added the word: “Heaven.”
The relationship reveal came just weeks after the Marley and Me star flashed her rock hard abs in a glam new photoshoot.
The chick flick actress has been rumoured to be in arelationship with Jim Curtis, a hypnotist and wellness expert, since earlier this summer.
At the time, the pair were pictured on a yacht in Mallorca in July.
Recently, the loved-up couple were snapped on a double date at Nobu restaurant in Malibu,California.
The couple were set up by mutual friends.
This is the first time Jennifer has gone public with a boyfriend since her split from husband Justin Theroux in 2017.
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The pair’s relationship has been put under the spotlight of late.
“They are being super private but have been spending a lot of time together,” an unnamed source told Us Weekly.
“They are happy and really into each other.”
The source added: “They’ve been hanging out a lot, but very much on the DL at her home in L.A… it’s very Zen, and she has always been very much into that. They’re a good match.”
Jennifer has been dropping hints that the pair are an item, including ‘liking’ many of Jim’s Instagram posts since May, including one about “a divorce, breakup or difficult romance.”
Jim then returned the favour on her May 25 post of a photo dump that included an image of his book, Shift: Quantum Manifestation Guide.
The wellness guru has described his journey to becoming a hypnotist, saying it started with healing himself.
“After battling with a chronic illness for over 30 years, I learned how to heal and recover from the mental and physical pain it left me with,” Jim writes on his website.
“Through doing the inner work, I not only changed my life, but I’ve helped thousands of others break free from their past to create an entirely new, empowered reality.”
Jennifer, 56, first met ex-husband and fellow actor, Justin in 2007, before beginning their relationship in 2011.
The Friends actress’ love life has long been in the spotlightCredit: AlamyShe told how she felt ‘cherished’ in the sweet Instagram uploadCredit: GettyThe pair were spotted on a loved-up date in MallorcaCredit: Splash
MAYA Jama and Ruben Dias looked more loved-up than ever as they transformed into pirates for Halloween.
Presenter Maya, 31, took to Instagram to share snaps from her spooky night out with boyfriend Ruben, 28.
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Maya looked incredible as she transformed into a sexy pirateCredit: InstagramShe and boyfriend Ruben looked more loved up than everCredit: InstagramThe stunning presenter went all out for HalloweenCredit: Instagram
The stunning Love Island host put on a busy display in a corset-style top and flowing skirt, finishing the look with a hat.
Meanwhile Manchester City defender Ruben channelled Pirates of the Caribbean’s Jack Sparrow in his own get up.
Maya captioned her upload: “First Manchester Halloween.”
Fans rushed to comment on the photos, with one writing: “You guys smashed it!”
JoJo Siwa stripped to a bikini as she shared an embrace with boyfriend Chris Hughes on the beachCredit: InstagramThe couple appear to have enjoyed a beach getaway together, which she described as a “beautiful week”Credit: Snapchat
She hinted at “hard moments” in the caption, while heaping praise on her boyfriend Chris, describing herself as a “lucky girl”.
In the caption, she wrote: “In the last week I’ve realized more than ever that I’m a lucky girl who is in love with the one who I laugh the loudest with, have the most fun with, and enjoy time the most with.
“Beautiful days are here and they are gorgeous [Chris Hughes] thank you for this beautiful week, and for every day since we’ve met continuing to make me smile through even the hard moments.
The CBB star can be seen sharing an embrace with Chris in one sun-soaked beach snap as the pair both don swimwear.
The couple are also seen enjoying a dance in a sweet video shared within the post, which included a series of highlights from their trip.
The post has already clocked over 100,000 likes, with fans quick to show support for the couple in the comments section.
One wrote: “You both deserved a love like this. I’m so happy you both chose to do big brother”.
Another added: “We are all so happy you’ve found love with Chris. You deserve someone who sees your heart the way he does. You’ve been through so much, and it’s beautiful to see you finally loved the way you deserve.”
JoJo and Chris – who are already discussing marriage plans – first became incredibly close during their 19-day stint in ITV‘s spy house back in April.
Viewers were continually left confused over Chris’ seemingly “flirty” behaviour towards JoJo – who had a partner, Kath Ebbs, at the time – before the pair secretly held hands in the bedroom.
But last week, Chris revealed that just weeks after the interview, during their Mexico trip in May, they made things official.
He spoke openly about their connection on the Question The Default podcast with Harry Corin, in which he shared “nothing was rushed or forced, it just happened.”
JoJo and Chris beamed in a selfie included in the series of snaps, which included footage of the pair dancing togetherCredit: Instagram
He then confirmed it was when he flew to Mexico to surprise her at a festival she was playing at which happened few weeks after CBB – with her family there – where they became an item.
Chris said they “rekindled and met up in Mexico” and said: “I flew out to surprise her, which was nice.
“I spent a few days with her and her family in Orlando as well before flying home and that’s where it all started.”
Later in the chat, he said: “I went to Mexico and met up with her which is where the whole feelings developed and things changed.
JoJo Siwa became emotional on stage at her last gig of the tourCredit: TiktokThe star became overwhelmed and choked up as she sang one of her songsCredit: TiktokJoJo is currently loved up with Chris HughesCredit: Instagram / chrishughesofficial
At her last gig of the tour, JoJo appeared to become overwhelmed.
The Dance Moms star broke down in tears as she took to the stage for the final show of her Infinity Heart Tour.
In a video shared by a fan on TikTok, JoJo was seen welling up during her performance of Back To That Girl.
She then told the audience at the Klub Proxima in Warsaw, that she doesn’t usually get “so emotional”.
Continuing, JoJo said: “It’s been a while since I’ve done what I love which is being on stage being in front of you.
“And, most of you won’t really care, but today’s the last day of this tour.
“You don’t have to pretend you care, you came here because I’m in your city, you didn’t come here because it’s the last one.
“We’re all sobbing right now. But, it just, just to anybody who A, is in this building, B, came to any of these shows, or C, whether it be a good comment or a bad comment, left a comment, hit a like, watched a video, anyone who supported anything just a big massive thank you.”
An emotional JoJo then added: “I finally had myself pulled together and then I saw all these hearts in here.
“That caught me off guard that was good!’
The star’s emotional moment on stage followed a heartfelt Instagram post where JoJo paid a tribute to everyone on her tour who had supported her, which included Chris who has been cheering her on at the side of the stage.
She wrote: “I’ll definitely have a lot more to say once I’ve gathered some thoughts, but tonight is the final show on the Infinity Heart Tour and I am incredibly emotional.
“The amount of work that has gone into creating the show from choreographing it myself to all the creative direction to actually executing it on stage, the show represents who I want to be as a person and the artist that I wanna be in this lifetime, and it’s translated so well to the crowd and hearing your reviews that have been so positive, it just makes me flood with happiness and gratitude.
“Thank you so much for all the love on this tour, to everyone who showed up to the concerts, and to everyone who supported from the distance online.
“Means so very much.”
The US singer is on a tour around the UK and EuropeCredit: Getty
Chris then thrilled fans when he wrote in the comments: “Smashed it my love.”
Now, she has given a candid insight into the negative reactions and “extreme amount of hate” for being currently “in a hetero relationship”.
The dancer and singer opened up in a radio interview on Sirius XM’s Smith Sisters Live.
JoJo said: “From the very, very, very beginning of our relationship. He said, ‘So you can be anything you want. I just love you. I don’t want you to change. I just love you.’
“And I don’t know, I think we got to see on episode two of Big Brother, he was the only person in fact that stood up for me right away.
Gogglebox star Georgia Bell has opened up about the ‘chaos’ of filming the hit Channel 4 show
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Gogglebox star says filming is ‘chaos’ as she’s forced to tell boyfriend to take kids out(Image: Channel 4)
Recording Gogglebox proves utterly chaotic for Georgia Bell, with the mum frequently allowing her two youngsters to join her on the settee – and they don’t always play ball.
She told the Daily Star: “It’s good fun having the kids with me. But sometimes it is chaos. I have to tell my boyfriend to take them out.”
Georgia’s co-star and mate Abbie Lynn revealed: “It’s hard for a three-year-old to sit and focus on The Traitors. They’d rather have Bluey on. Mind you, they do love Britain’s Got Talent!”
Despite the difficulties of having children present during recording, Georgia remains delighted she’s included them, as the programme provides her with precious footage she can treasure forever.
She explained: “In years to come, I’ll be like, ‘Sit down boys, this is you two when you were so young’.
“Ralphie was only a few weeks old when he was first on the show and Hugh was a few months old. I just think it will be an amazing thing to be able to look back on when they’re older.”
Georgia and Abbie have featured on the programme for seven years and remain eager to continue, with Abbie declaring: “I will stay on the show until I die.”
Last year Georgia revealed that she had welcomed her second child, sharing a snap of the tiny tot whilst radiating happiness as she provided an update on how he was getting on. In the photograph, the tiny bundle was spotted tucked up in a white baby grow with little white fluffy socks and a sweet little collar round his neck to keep him cosy.
He was pictured having a snooze in a Moses basket wrapped in a soft woollen blanket as he slumbered peacefully after arriving into the world.
Penning the caption, Georgia revealed all the crucial details fans would have been desperate for.
“Ralphie James Newby,” she wrote, “our precious boy – born November 10th at 11:27pm, weighing 7lbs 10oz.
“Settling into the life of a family of 5, we all love you unbelievable amounts little one,” Georgia continued.
Followers were thrilled to discover that the Geordie star had finally welcomed her baby into the world after months of anticipation, but this wasn’t the first time it was suggested she had given birth.
FORMER Home and Away actress Isabel Lucas, 40, is expecting her first child and has revealed her partner for the first time.
The actress announced her happy news with a series of beachside photos where she showed off her growing baby bump and shared a smooch with her partner.
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Home and Away actress Isabel Lucas is pregnantCredit: Instagram
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The 40 year-old is expecting her first babyCredit: Instagram
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Isabel’s partner is Cyrus SuttonCredit: Instagram
Isabel posed in a flowing white linen dress which she wore completely unbuttoned and showed her lacy black underwear, as she cradled her belly.
Other photos in the post shared to Instagram showed the Aussie actress sitting beach side in a white top and skirt, and where her baby bump was proudly on full display.
Also in the photos was her partner, Cyrus Sutton, a US filmmaker, surfer and the owner of a luxury spa home in Washington State.
Isabel captioned the post: “Sometimes words flow and sometimes the mystery is too vast and all that remains, is to feel. A new forever exists here. Among petals of silent wonder and pure love.
“Together we hold this miracle with tender heartful hands.”
Her fans and famous friends rushed to congratulate the star in the comments.
“Another perfectly healthy and beautiful 40 year old woman having a baby. don’t let anyone tell you there is a deadline by 30,” wrote one fan.
Fellow Aussie actress Teresa Palmer wrote: “Can’t wait to see you as a mother and for these little babies to be together. We love you guys xxx”
And Slumdog Millionaire actress, Freida Pinto added: “Oh Izzy!! This made my heart so happy. Sending you and your sweet baby so much mad love.”
Isabel rose to fame playing Tasha Andrews on the Aussie soap, Home and Away.
It was on the set of that soap where she met future Hollywood A-lister, Chris Hemsworth, and they dated for around three years.
Isabel later dated Entourage star Adrian Grenier and Australian folk singer, Angus Stone for two years.
The actress’ other TV roles include in the MacGyver reboot and Steven Spielberg’s war miniseries, The Pacific.
Her film credits include Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and 2022’s Bosch & Rockit opposite her ex, Chris’ brother, Luke Hemsworth.
Love Island’s Amber Davies’ boyfriend Ben Joyce took to social media to reveal his thoughts on the busy star replacing Dani Dyer on Strictly Come Dancing this weekend
Amber Davies boyfriend Ben Joyce posts message after Amber is announced as Dani Dyer’s replacement(Image: Instagram/amb_d)
Former Love Island star Amber Davies has been announced as Dani Dyer’s replacement on Strictly Come Dancing after the mum of three was forced to pull out of the BBC show.
The former reality TV star and podcast host confirmed news that she has bowed out of the BBC dance show after fracturing her ankle while rehearsing with professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin.
Now, Amber is set to take the dancefloor by storm and will be performing alongside Nikita this weekend. And her boyfriend Ben Joyce had a few choice words regarding her inclusion on this year’s celebrity line-up.
Taking to Instagram, the West-End star who met Amber in 2022, posted an image of the show’s glitterball. He captioned the post saying: “Does she ever stop?!! No she doesn’t!!” Amber has also appeared on Dancing On Ice.
Speaking of her latest venture, Amber said: “This has been the craziest 24 hours of my life. I’ve watched Strictly with my family since I was younger and to now be part of the show is a dream come true.”
She continued: “I’m going to give it my all and I am sending Dani well wishes for a speedy recovery. I hope I do her proud.”
Earlier this week it was speculated that Waterloo Road star Tillie Armatey was in talks with BBC bosses in order to donne the legendary sequined dresses and strut her stuff on the dancefloor.
The rumour mill gathered even more momentum after she gave an ambiguous answer when asked to confirm speculation.
Attending the SHEIN pop up event earlier this week, the actress said: “It’s all sequins, sparkles and speculation at the moment but the Christmas special was very special for me. I had the best time.”
She added: “I would never say no to strictly. I will 100% clear my diary always, but I’m a great believer in leaving it to the universe and obviously the main priority is Dani having a speedy recovery!”
Tillie had previously been part of the show’s Christmas special but lost out on the glitterball trophy to former EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick.
Dani was forced to confirm her departure from the show with a brief video post on social media. She recently said: “I had a fall on Friday in rehearsals and landed funny. I thought I had rolled my foot but it swelled up badly over the weekend and after an MRI scan yesterday, it turns out I have fractured my ankle.”
She added: “Apparently doing the quickstep on a fracture is not advisable (!!) and the doctors have said I am not allowed to dance so l’ve had to pull out of the show. To say I’m heartbroken is the biggest understatement. I am so going to miss dancing with Nikita but will of course be watching closely and cheering all the couples on.”
Sarah James, Executive Producer for BBC Studios said: “Dani has brought so much passion, joy and enthusiasm to Strictly, and her partnership with Nikita was off to the most sensational start. Everyone on the show is incredibly sad that she’s no longer able to compete in this year’s series. We send her all our love and best wishes for a swift recovery, and we very much hope to welcome her back to the ballroom in the future.”
Countryfile anchor Anita, 47, has now been seen with her new man as the pair attended a London Fashion Week show.
The couple looked smitten as they held hands and wandered through the streets of the capital city.
Anita wore a copper-coloured jumpsuit, which appeared to be loosely fitted and boasted of a plunging neckline.
She completed the look with a classic Burberry trench, some green pointed boots that had a stiletto heel, and a tan-coloured shoulder bag.
Anita wore her brunette bob in a sleek style which was straight and glossy.
Meanwhile, her hunky man could be seen in a pair of dark grey jeans, with a black top, a grey jacket and a pair of brown boots.
The smitten pair walked hand in hand as they smiled at one another, with them even bursting out in laughter in one snap.
Earlier this month, the couple were spotted running errands at homeware store B&Q.
As the pair were papped at the start of September, Alex was seen with a tote bag slung over his shoulder and carrying some soil.
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At the time, Anita walked closely alongside her man as they made their way to his car.
The pair were also all smiles in a selfie posted from the Green Man festival in August, with Anita and Alex seen posing with her pals.
Anita, who tagged Alex’s work account and also follows his personal page on Instagram, is clearly embracing her next life chapter.
Her man is in charge of an immersive sonic experience company called Frqncy Ldn.
The company “explores the effects of sound and mind on the body.”
He recently focused on the gong instrument, composing and writing the score for the instrument on new release, The White Edition.
Anita proved the supportive partner as she wrote underneath: “It’s a stunner.”
Meanwhile, Alex’s brand has also performed sound meditations as part of Glastonbury Festival’s wellness programme.
Previously, Anita and Alex were seen watching Lankum and Mogwai at South Facing Festival in Crystal Palace park.
At the time, a source told The Sun: “Anita and this bloke were clearly very close and more than just friends – she was wrapped around him in the VIP area then they walked off into the crowd together looking really happy.”
The happy couple opted for a theme of Hollywood glamour, and thought the Firle Place in East Sussex made the perfect venue for this.
Speaking to Vogue on her big day, Marisa revealed: “Things really fell into place once we found our ceremony and dinner locations.
“We wanted to lean into our love of classic, nostalgic romance with our ceremony.”
She added: “Firle Place is such a beautiful home with so much character, and I fell in love with the drama of those big blue doors.
Marisa made a beautiful bride and went for classic silk wedding dress which took over 250 hours to make.
The gown, which was designed by Emilia Wickstead, oozed elegance and had a constructed corset and draped off the shoulder.
Speaking about her dress, she told the fashion magazine: “We are both theatrical.
“And we don’t shy away from a touch of drama when it feels appropriate, so I knew I wanted my wedding dress to feel like a real moment.”
Talking about her choice of designer, she added: “Emilia creates dresses with such timeless elegance that I knew she would understand my references immediately,”
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Marisa is well known for starring in the Amy Winehouse movie, Back To Black.
And in a nod to the Amy, Marisa’s new husband popped the question in one of the late singer’s favourite places.
It came after he chose Primrose Hill to get down on one knee, which is nearby to the Rehab star’s beloved Camden.
Jamie asked Marisa to marry him in July, 2024, and sharing the moment at the time on Instagram he joked: “She said she’ll think about it!”
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Jamie and Marisa met when they were students at the drama school RADACredit: Instagram / @jamiebogyo
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Marisa first found fame as posh and seductive investment banker Yasmin in sex-fuelled BBC drama Industry.
This then led to her being cast in the Sam Taylor-Johnson directed Amy Winehouse movie Back To Black last year.
Davina McCall has revealed she has secretly got engaged to hair stylist partner Michael DouglasCredit: Getty
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He has been a rock during her recovery from a life-saving brain op, and a friend said: “Everyone is so thrilled for them.”
The couple, together seven years, then flew to the Burning Man festival in Nevada, US, three weeks ago to celebrate.
They have revealed the happy news only to their innermost circle.
Davina is recovering from an op to remove a benign brain cyst last November and a friend said: “To say it has been a rollercoaster year for her is an understatement.
“Whilst surgery was, of course, traumatic, she made peace with a lot in the days and weeks leading up to it.
“Then, having survived, she had a new lease of life — as so many do who have been in similar situations.
“Michael was her absolute rock throughout her recovery.
“If you see them together, genuinely they are like lovesick teenagers.
“Their chemistry is insane.
“Basically Davina thought ‘f*** it, life is short’, and decided it was time to, as the kids say, lock in the love of her life.”
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The pair met on Big Brother in the early 2000s when he styled her hair.
They stayed friends for years but only began dating after she finalised her divorce from Matthew Robertson in early 2018.
It is not known when Davina and Michael will but is unlikely to be until after May next year when Davina is expected to be fully recovered from her brain op.
The pal added: “She has a ring but is only wearing it in private.
“It is wonderful news and everyone who knows them is just so thrilled.
“They really do make the most gorgeous couple.”
Yesterday mum-of-three Davina detailed her post-op journey to Radio 2’s Scott Mills, and, without mentioning her engagement, said she had never been happier.
She said: “After my operation they said it will take a year to 18 months to get as good as you’re going to get.
“I keep thinking that next May I’m going to go out for dinner with Michael and say, ‘I hope this version of me is all right as this is what you’re going to get’.
“I don’t know if you think I see any difference but I am so happy.
“It is mad. I guess I am just super-grateful to be here, alive.
“I can’t believe the sliding doors that happened to get me here are magical.
“It’s been a massive journey and some has been incredibly hard.”
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Davina has been recovering from brain surgery, and praised Michael for his incredible supportCredit: Instagram
Michael has styled her locks for years and created a glam beehive hairdo for her appearance at Wednesday night’s NTAs at the O2 in London.
He runs his own award-winning brand, MD London and co-hosts popular podcast Making The Cut.
Davina, who once hosted dating show Streetmate, last month insisted they’d never tie the knot.
She said: “We go on honeymoons all the time but without getting married.
“We’re in the honeymoon period even after all these years.
“I couldn’t be more happy. And sometimes there’s an idea of, why change anything?’”
But in another recent interview she praised Michael for his support.
She said: “I want to just big up Michael for a minute, because you and I have been through something mega, and I want to say out loud, just thank you.
“It’s been really difficult for both of us, and I love you with all of my heart.
“You are everything to me, you’re my soulmate.
“We are more than married!”
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Davina’s marriage to first husband Andrew Leggett lasted for only two yearsCredit: TillenDove
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Davina’s marriage to second husband Matthew Robertson lasted for 17 yearsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Davina was married to TV adventurer Matthew Robertson for 17 years, and the couple have children Holly, Chester, and Tilly.
Davina wed then-shop manager Andrew Leggett in 1997.
But they fell out after a few months and the marriage ended in 1999.
After realising their feelings for one another, Davina and Michael went public with their relationship in 2018, and by January 2023 had moved in together.
Last autumn doctors discovered a 14mm tumour after Davina had a scan as part of a deal with One Welbeck, a private healthcare facility for whom she had given a talk on the menopause for.
The presenter explained: “In my head, I was literally the healthiest person in the world.
“I had this head-to-toe scan.
“And they came back and they went, ‘Okay, we’ve got your results. Um… we’d like to talk to you’.
“They said, ‘You’ve got a benign cyst in your brain.’
“The doctor explained it’s called a colloid cyst.
“And a colloid cyst is a three in a million thing, and it can also cause… very, very rarely, but it can also cause sudden death.”
Speaking to podcaster Steven Bartlett, Davina said she faced the diagnosis head on with Michael, with the pair discussing what might happen if something went wrong during the surgery.
She added: “I said, ‘Look, I’ve got to plan for it if it doesn’t go according to plan.’
“When I’d spoken to the doctors, they talked about things like stroke, epilepsy, these being risks.
“Nicking an artery or a blood vessel in the brain and having a bleed… so there were a lot of things that could be a risk.
“And obviously, because of my age, you know, I’m 57. That was another thing that mattered to me. I was thinking, you know.
“Would you rather have brain surgery now, or if it grew in eight years’ time, would you want to have it in your mid-to-late 60s?
“Would it not be better to get it done now while you’re fit and healthy in every other way?”
After speaking to her children and closest family, Davina said she immediately set about sorting her affairs — including updating her will.
Following the surgery, Michael updated Davina’s followers and said she was recovering well.
Seeing them in the flesh is like witnessing teenagers in the first flush of intoxicating, all-consuming, hormonal-heavy love. Minus the angst.
News of their engagement is the bit of cheer we all needed at a time when so much else in the world is unrelentingly grim.
Davina is one of the kindest, most genuine celebrities in Britain.
Michael is a bundle of high energy fun.
He is as deeply in love with his fiancée as he is rightly proud of her.
Whilst their public lives are deeply entwined thanks to a successful podcast and his artful rendering of her locks, they are also deeply successful, and independent, in their own right.
A few years ago I bumped into Michael at London’s Soho House.
He came over to say hi; he drinks (moderately, not in a lush way) whereas six-packed, uber-fit Davina is famously teetotal.
He was lovely, unguarded and deeply complimentary of his then-girlfriend.
Michael invariably accompanies her on set and, granted, they’re not snogging unprofessionally between takes, but their chemistry is palpable.
Their decision to marry, having insisted they would never want to rock the boat, will give dog-obsessed spinsters like me hope.
Evidently Davina’s recent trauma, which she so powerfully documented to help others experiencing similar, has given her fresh perspective. Life is short; celebrate those you love.
For a woman so synonymous with menopause awareness, how lovely another M word “marriage” is now what we are all talking about.
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Kerry Katona was seen taking a brutal swipe at her exes during tonight’s episode of Celebs Go Dating, which saw her attend a blind date days after dating new boyfriend Paolo
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Kerry Katona wasn’t holding back during tonight’s episode (Image: Channel 4)
It was another eventful night in tonight’s Celebs Go Dating, as the celebrities all went on a blind date – but not the traditional kind.
The celebrities all gathered for another brunch, in which they were introduced to yet another new date by the experts. However, they were unable to see who was in front of them, as the agents made sure they were all blindfolded before hand.
The tactic seemed to work however, as it gave the celebrities the chance to really get to know their dates, without judging what they look like. Kerry Katona was paired with music producer Furkan – and it wasn’t long before she threw in a savage dig about her exes.
Kerry and Paolo’s first date aired last week(Image: Channel 4)
Speaking to the camera about how she felt about the dates, the former Atomic Kitten star said: “This is way out of my comfort zone. But I guess the agents know what they’re doing, so I’ll give it a crack!
“I don’t think I’ve ever been blindfolded before, though I might as well have been, have you seen half of the exes?” she laughed.
Despite the date looking pleasant, it seemed like Kerry’s mind may have been elsewhere, as on Thursday night’s episode, Kerry went on a date with now boyfriend, fitness coach Paolo Margaglione.
The two connected from the start, although Kerry, 44, did express her concerns about the age difference with father of two Paolo, who is 33.
However, it looks like Kerry has seen past the age gap, as before the series aired, it was revealed that Kerry had found love with the fitness coach on the show, and things are moving fast for the couple, who have reportedly already moved in together.
Kerry opened up about her split with ex Ryan earlier in the series (Image: Channel 4)
“Kerry is being very cautious with this romance,” they told the Mirror. “She has been very wary about going public with Paolo and it impacting their relationship.
“She’s been down the route of high-profile, public relationships before and she doesn’t want anything to ruin things this time.”
Kerry’s new relationship with Paolo comes seven months after her split with ex-fiancé Ryan Mahoney. At the time, Kerry cited a “breach of trust” in their decision to go their separate ways.
Opening up further about the split during the first few episodes of the E4 show, Kerry said: “We were arguing quite a lot because he wasn’t there for me emotionally and that used to get to me. It’s the little things, just the little things that I want – I don’t want diamond rings,” as relationship coach Anna agreed.
“So I kicked off, ‘That’s it, we’re done’, and he said, ‘Look, I just don’t know if I love you anymore,” the mum of five revealed. Clarifying, Anna asked: “He said doesn’t think he loved you?”
“He said to me he doesn’t think he loves me anymore, he doesn’t know what he wants,” Kerry confirmed. “I was devastated.”
A huge British actor, who starred in Masters of the Air, is a fan-favourite option to take on the role of James Bond in the upcoming instalment
Huge star with pop icon girlfriend in the lead to take on James Bond role(Image: Getty Images)
A huge British star with a pop singer girlfriend is in the lead to take on the role of James Bond for the next instalment of the 007 franchise. There have been many rumours on who could be taking on the coveted role, including Saltburn star Jacob Elordi, Spider-Man’s Tom Holland and Babygirl actor Harris Dickinson.
It is now being said Hammersmith-born star Callum Turner could also be in running for the role. In new odds from Heart Bingo, the Masters of the Air star, who is engaged with Dua Lipa, is being lined up as the next 007. Sarah Caskie, Head of Brand for online website Heart Bingo, said: “The masses have spoken on X and we’ve collated the data to find that Callum Turner is the people’s choice to replace Daniel Craig, with 63% of posts concerning his potential role in the next film being positive, while 0% were negative.”
Callum Turner is a fan-favourite option(Image: Penske Media via Getty Images)
She added: “Henry Cavill’s 34% positivity put him second in the eyes of the public, but 3% didn’t seem too keen on him being the next Bond.”
Callum is best known for his role as Theseus Scamander in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Frank Churchill in Emma.
He also starred in The Boys in the Boat, and TV shows Masters of the Air and The Capture.
Amazon completed its massive $8.5 billion acquisition of MGM Studios just over three years ago, which included the James Bond franchise. Fans of the movie haven’t seen a new James Bond film since 2021, when No Time to Die was released as the final movie with Daniel Craig playing the lead role.
The star is engaged to Dua Lipa(Image: Instagram)
Amazon recently announced that Denis Villeneuve has signed up to direct the movie. He is best known for directing the Dune movies.
Tanya Lapointe will serve as executive producer, and Amy Pascal and David Heyman will serve as producers.
Upon taking the role, Denis emphasised that he is a huge fan of the franchise and that it is a ‘huge honour’ to take on the role of director.
He said: “Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery.
“I’m a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he’s sacred territory. I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come.”
He continued: “This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honour. Amy, David, and I are absolutely thrilled to bring him back to the screen. Thank you to Amazon MGM Studios for their trust.”
Tam Kaur, a 24-year-old YouTuber, is telling women to leave their boyfriends at home and solo travel – something she promised herself she’d do before she got in a relationship
Tam Kaur advocates for leaving boyfriends at home(Image: PR SUPPLIED)
A woman says ditching her boyfriend to go on holiday alone is key to the success of their relationship.
Tam Kaur, a 24-year-old YouTuber, is telling women to leave their boyfriends at home and solo travel. The Londoner has travelled by herself to Paris, Amsterdam, Cyprus, and even New York, and is now urging others to follow in her footsteps.
“Before I met my boyfriend, I made a promise to myself that I would still prioritise me, and solo travel is what that looks like. So many women leave this behind when they get partners because we’re expected to holiday with them, but that’s just not necessary in my eyes,” she said.
Tam first explored solo travelling in late 2023, sharing her trip to Amsterdam online and documenting her first-ever flight alone.
Tam is urging others to follow in her footsteps(Image: PR SUPPLIED)
The Londoner has travelled by herself to Paris, Amsterdam, Cyprus, and even New York(Image: PR SUPPLIED)
“I was terrified. I was so used to my boyfriend leading me through the airport, but solo travel was on my bucket list, so I did it anyway. It changed everything for me. It helped me discover my love of solo travel,” she said.
“You learn to be okay being alone with your thoughts. You learn how to book your own table, ask strangers for photos, and talk to people you wouldn’t otherwise meet. It’s a huge confidence builder in the most unexpected ways.”
While the experience of going it alone has been mostly positive, there have been harder moments.
“Confidence isn’t something I was born with. I built it, trip by trip, flight by flight, and it’s still a work in progress. Originally I felt deeply uncomfortable about taking a flight on my own, staying in a hotel alone, travelling all alone in a foreign place where people speak a different language,” Tam said.
“It’s scary, but I’ve managed to do it all multiple times and it wasn’t half as scary as I thought it would be. For any woman who wants to try it, I’d recommend starting small. Take yourself on a solo date in your hometown first, then build up to a staycation, and eventually travel abroad.”
Today, Tam’s social channels boast more than three million followers, and she has released a book, Buy Yourself The Damn Flowers.
“Whether you’re single, taken, or somewhere in between, every woman deserves to feel like she’s enough on her own and a solo trip is a beautiful reminder of that,” Tam said.
Tam is not the only one to enjoy a solo trip. Last year, the Mirror’s Jackie Annett headed to Turkey for her first lone holiday.
“Every year, three million Brits travel to Turkey with Babadag mountain in Oludeniz being one of the top paragliding destinations in the world. But did you know Turkey is also one of the most popular countries for people holidaying alone or enjoying a ‘Me Moon?’” she wrote.
“Less than 24 hours earlier, I’d arrived at the Mirona Deluxe Hotel not quite sure what to expect from my first solo holiday. Now that my daughter’s almost all grown up, I want to spend more time seeing the world and I don’t see why being single should stop me.”
Damian Homer, 51, was convicted of murder and attempted murder in November 2024 after launching a brutal attack on his partner and her mum while their two young children were at home
Wendy Francis had her rushed to her daughter’s home after learning of Damian’s violent outburst(Image: Facebook)
A quiet spring evening in a Worcester suburb erupted into chaos when police and paramedics swarmed a residential street, responding to a harrowing double stabbing on March 2, 2024.
Inside the house, Damian Homer stood at the door, blood staining his t-shirt. His partner Stacey Hill and her mother Wendy Francis lay injured on the floor – both stabbed in a frenzied attack that left one dead. The horrifying details of the case have been revealed in full in the BBC Two docuseries Murder 24/7.
Homer had launched a violent assault on Stacey and Wendy in a terrifying outburst, even pausing mid-attack to ask Stacey – bleeding and helpless – for a kiss. As she lay critically wounded, Stacey described hearing the “noise the knife made in my mum”.
Wendy was immediately rushed to hospital after sustaining stab wounds(Image: PA)
Wendy, 61, had rushed to the home after her daughter called in fear, having seen the reflection of a knife in Homer’s pocket in their mirrored wardrobe.
When officers arrived, they restrained Homer against the wall. As he was arrested for attempted murder, he claimed: “Stacey went to stab me, then Wendy came in and they both tried to stab me. I had to protect myself… it’s a good job I did otherwise I’d be the one dead.”
Paramedics found Stacey surrounded by blood, urgently asking them to check on her mother and her two children who had been inside the house at the time. Police carried the two young children to safety, telling them: “Keep your eyes tight, tight, tight” as they were taken past the bodies.
While Stacey, 38, was rushed to hospital, Wendy went into cardiac arrest. Despite efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead at 9:18pm on March 2, 2024.
In police interviews the following morning, Homer claimed he loved Stacey and described a domestic argument escalating. He alleged Stacey tried to grab a knife first, which he took and placed in his pocket. Then he claimed Wendy stormed in and jumped on him, prompting him to draw the knife:
“We fell over and the knife went into her. Stacey was shouting, and she went to grab another knife… and came towards me. I launched at her. And she just froze on the spot.”
But his version immediately raised suspicions. He referred to a “second knife” Stacey had supposedly grabbed – yet when police searched the property, no second knife was found.
With Stacey in critical condition and Wendy dead, investigators turned to other sources. The couple’s children – now in the care of relatives – gave troubling accounts. A social worker noted they played with dolls, identifying one as “Daddy… he’s bad”.
One child said: “One of them got blood on Daddy’s T-shirt, and they were screaming. Daddy was in the kitchen, Mummy was lying down on the kitchen floor, and Nanny’s blood was dripping. Dad was throwing the knife he’d got in his hand, and it hit both of them.”
Damian Hill was charged with murder and attempted murder in 2024(Image: Facebook)
Homer’s violent past also began to emerge. His former boss Clair recalled his threatening outburst during a disciplinary meeting: “How fing dare they… if I find out it’s you I’m going to fing hurt you.”
He also had a suspended sentence for assaulting Stacey in 2020.
Detectives reviewed the couple’s mobile phones, uncovering evidence of a deteriorating relationship. On the day of the attack, Stacey had texted her mother: “I’ve had to come upstairs… believe me when I say I’m done.”
In another message to Homer, she wrote: “Find somewhere else to live… you’re lucky I ain’t called the police on you.”
To which he replied: “Lol. Only if you buy me out.” Concerned, Stacey’s aunt phoned emergency services:
“She’s just told me her chap’s got a knife in his pocket. Please get there quick.”
When Stacey was finally able to speak, she gave a harrowing account of that night. After a day out at a garden centre, Homer started drinking and grew increasingly aggressive. She went upstairs to get away, and spotted a knife in his pocket via their mirrored wardrobe:
“I said to my auntie, ‘Call the police, he’s got a knife.’ I called my mum and said, ‘Mum, Damo’s got a knife and I think he’s going to kill me.’”
Stacey tried to leave, but Homer pulled her back and began assaulting her. “He was swinging me around the kitchen and punching me in the head. I heard my mum come through the door and say, ‘Get your hands off my f***ing babbi.’ I breathed a sigh of relief – my hero had come to save me.”
But Homer didn’t stop. Instead, he pulled out the knife.
“We both ended up curled up on the floor… he pulled the knife out of his back pocket and stabbed my mum in the left side of her chest, for ages. All I could hear was the noise the knife made in my mum.”
“I tried to get on my mum to stop any more stab wounds being inflicted. He started panicking and as he did that, he came down to me and asked me for a kiss.”
Stacey, stabbed in the chest with a collapsed lung, was losing consciousness. But her thoughts were still with her mother:
“I kept asking about my mum but I could tell by the look on their face that it was bad news.”
Stacey’s detailed testimony, along with the children’s accounts, forensic evidence, and Ring doorbell footage capturing Wendy’s final moments, left police confident Homer’s story was false. He was charged with murder and attempted murder.
Though he initially claimed self-defence, Homer later pleaded guilty and was sentenced in November 2024 to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 20 years.
“Everybody loved Damo,” Stacey reflected. “But when you were living with him 24/7, the mask started to come away. The first time he hit me, he said sorry. But there was no point in ever being happy, because I knew it wouldn’t last.”
“The biggest thing for me was losing my mum. But every time I think about giving up, I look at what my mum did for me. She saved my life and I know now what I have to do for my kids. I have to be the mum to them, that she was to me.”
Murder 24/7 is available to stream now on BBC iPlayer.
Ryanair has responded after Scott McCormick, 33, and his girlfriend Helena Boshwick, 33, said they were ‘kicked off’ a flight to Majorca from Birmingham
Milo Boyd Digital Travel Reporter and Demi Koutouzi
03:00, 21 Jun 2025
Scott McCormick and his partner Helena Boshwick had a run in with Ryanair (Image: Kennedy News/@scott.morelifecoaching)
A couple have been slapped with a £100 fine by Ryanair after the girlfriend refused to leave her boyfriend at the airport.
Scott McCormick and his partner Helena Boshwick, both 33, were set to jet off from Birmingham Airport on 1 May to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, for a week-long holiday. Scott explained they hadn’t forked out to reserve seats – which usually costs between £4.50 and £33 per seat – as it was only a brief two-hour flight and they weren’t bothered about sitting separately.
Everything seemed to be going smoothly, with the pair being first in line for boarding. However, a Ryanair staff member approached them and asked them to step aside while the rest of the passengers got on board. The couple were reportedly told by the staff member that the flight was full and there was only one seat left.
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The couple have shared details of their ordeal(Image: Kennedy News/@scott.morelifecoaching)
They decided not to split up at the airport(Image: Kennedy News/@scott.morelifecoaching)
The couple were then faced with a decision – either Helena went on the early flight by herself and left Scott to get a later flight, or she turned down her seat on the plane to join him. The loyal girlfriend decided to stick with her man. She soon found out that she’d have to fork out a big chunk of cash for doing so.
When the couple returned to the check-in desk, they were reportedly told they still had to pay for one of the tickets, while Scott insists he never received a refund.
The pair claimed they had to shell out an additional £100 for a new ticket and endured a four-hour wait for the following flight to Palma. The ‘angry’ traveller feels that they faced discrimination, believing they were singled out for being a young couple without children.
The Mirror contacted Ryanair, whose spokesperson explained: “This flight from Birmingham to Palma de Mallorca (1 May) was not ‘overbooked’ – it was scheduled to operate on a 737-8200 (197 seats) but for operational reasons had to be swapped to a 737-800 aircraft (189 seats). As a result, one passenger was unable to travel on this flight, and was reaccommodated onto the next available flight to Palma de Mallorca.”
“Mr. McCormick’s travel companion was not refused boarding but chose not to board and travel on this flight from Birmingham to Palma de Mallorca and was required to pay a Missed Departure fee (£100) to be booked onto the next available flight. Mr. McCormick was notified by email on the day of travel (1 May) that he was entitled to claim back reasonable receipted expenses, however Mr. McCormick has yet to submit any expense receipts to Ryanair.”
After recounting his experience on social media, many suggested that Scott and Helena were targeted because they hadn’t reserved seats – implying that a common strategy used by many to keep fares low could end up costing more.
Scott, hailing from Birmingham, West Midlands, explained: “We checked in the night before and we didn’t reserve a seat but you normally just get a random one. Me and my partner thought it’s not that much of a problem if we’re not sitting together for a two-hour flight, we’re adults here.
“We arrived, everything proceeded as usual, went through security as normal, went to the gate after waiting a couple of hours and we were the first ones at the gate ready for boarding. The lady scanned our boarding passes and told us to step to the side for a second. That moment was a red flag, I thought, ‘there’s something happening here’.
“We stepped aside and watched all the people board the flight. I asked her to tell us what is going to happen and she said ‘no’. When everyone boarded, she said, ‘the plane is full, there’s only one seat remaining and we will have to reimburse you for the other seat or you’ll have to get on the next flight.'”.
“We were having a meltdown at this point. There was no compassion or care whatsoever. After going back and forth we said we’re not going to take separate flights and be in separate countries for hours. We said we wanted to get on the next flight together. They said ‘you can do that, we will fully reimburse both tickets and put you on the next flight for free’.”
A common practice among airlines is to overbook flights, understanding that not all passengers will show up. In situations of excessive overbooking, where passengers face boarding denial or are offloaded, the airline usually calls for volunteers.
However, if there are no takers, each airline follows its specific policy in deciding whom to deny boarding to. If you’re a solo traveller, don’t have bags, snagged the cheapest ticket or were last to check-in, your odds of being bumped up might rise. Airlines must cough up compensation if they boot you off an overbooked flight.
MAYCI Neeley is a household name since appearing on the hit reality TV show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, but now, she has revealed the heartbreaking story of her first love.
While her life may seem picture perfect with a doting husband, two kids, and another on the way, she has now shared her tragic past.
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The reality TV star, Mayci Neeley, shared her tragic storyCredit: instagram/maycineeley
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Her eldest child, Hudson never got to meet his biological dadCredit: instagram/maycineeley
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She was 14 weeks pregnant when Arik passed awayCredit: PA:Press Association
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Mayci, pictured with her boyfriend, found out through social mediaCredit: PA:Press Association
She’s often seen on Instagram posing with her husband, Jacob Neeley, but he isn’t the biological father of the nine-year-old son, though.
Before her marriage, Mayci was in a relationship with Arik Mack. Then her life changed forever.
In 2015, Mayci, who was just 19, was at university on a tennis scholarship when she found out she was pregnant.
Mayci described Arik as a bit of a wild guy” who was “so full of life.”
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So she had concerns about him settling down with the arrival of their baby.
But he assured Mayci he was ready to be a dad and marry her.
While Mayci says she didn’t want to give up her tennis career, she decided to leave university and move back to her families home for support.
Arik decided to stay at the university, which was in a different city in Utah.
“Being away from Arik was harder than I thought. My hormones were all over the place,” she told The Mirror.
“On 24 March 2015, Arik and I had a fight. The pressure on us had become too much and we started to argue over text.”
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“Little did I know that Arik was driving while texting me. Frustrated, I stopped replying to his messages.”
Mayci didn’t think much of it when he stopped replying, that was until she checked social media later that day.
Tragic Realisation
While scrolling through Instagram, she noticed a series of tribute posts to her boyfriend.
She saw a post that read: “I’ll miss you, Arik”, which had a photo of him.
The next post said, “RIP.”
Shocked by what she was seeing, she called his father, who confirmed Arik had tragically passed away due to texting and driving and had been killed on impact.
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She has shared images of the crash online
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He was killed in a car crash when she was 14 weeks pregnantCredit: Reuters
Reflecting on that time of heartbreak, the reality TV star said: “I was 13 weeks and 5 days pregnant. Me and him got into a disagreement.
I remember calling him and hoping he would answer.
Mayci Neeley
“Mainly me, I was upset with him, and we were sending texts back and forth and one of his texts was unfinished at the end of it.
“I remember calling him and hoping he would answer. And the worst part of it was just hearing the dial tone and being like, ‘Please God, answer the phone.’ And I called his dad and his dad told me that he passed away in a car accident… It was the most traumatic time of my life.”
“I was utterly destroyed. I had no idea that he was driving – I never would have replied to him if I knew,” she continued.
“Arik was my best friend and suddenly, he was gone.”
“My baby would never be held by their father. It was too much to bear.”
Tragically, Mayci found out the day after he boyfriend died that she was having a baby boy.
The pregnant teen sank into a deep depression as she tried to cope with the grief while carrying their only child, Hudson.
The loss of the life she had imagined with Arik was too much for Mayci, who also revealed she received negative comments from those around her.
I didn’t want to live, to be honest.
Mayci Neeley
“You’re young, you have plenty of time to find a father for your son,” said one, while another quipped: “At least you’ll never have to co-parent.”
In September 20115, Mayci gave birth to their son and says he saved her life.
Speaking on the show, Mayci said: “I truly feel like he was my first love, and it just destroyed me.
“I didn’t want to live, to be honest, and if it wasn’t for my son, I don’t even know if I’d be here today.”
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Mayci and Jcob are now expecting their third childCredit: instagram/maycineeley
Finding Love Again
Mayci decided to make the brave decision to go back to university while navigating being a single mum.
When Hudson was seven months old, Jacob Neeley came into her life after meeting through mutual friends.
“I was terrified of getting hurt again but after four months, I couldn’t deny my feelings any longer. He was kind and funny and made me feel safe,” she wrote for The Mirror.
The pair began dating and were engaged in November 2017 before getting married in 2018.
Jacob has since gone on to adopt Hudson, and he and Mayci had a daughter through IVF called Harlow.
Now Mayci is pregnant again and announced the news on social media.
“Baby #3 is on the way and we couldn’t be happier!” she wrote in an Instagram post.
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Joining them is a cool crew of celebs including Paddy McGuinness, Sam Quek and Tom Grennan. While the World XI team includes Richard Gadd, Edwin van der Sar, Martin Compston and Tony Bellew.
Sam has got a dual role: as well as playing on the pitch, he’s also been running and cycling 260 miles to hand-deliver the ball to Old Trafford and raise more money in a challenge called Matchball Mission for Unicef.
“One of the most special things about Soccer Aid for UNICEF is the togetherness that it brings out,” says Sam, 32. “I’ll never forget being sat at that training dinner table watching the television screens of UNICEF’s great work. People were shedding tears – everyone’s in it together. When we realised we’d helped to raise a record milestone of over £100 million since the game first began, the cheer that went up was bigger than the cheer of winning the actual game, which I think is quite telling.”
Sam Thompson and Louis Thomlinson have more than just Zara McDermott in common – they will both play for England at Soccer Aid 2025(Image: UNICEF/Soccer Aid Productions/Stella Pictures/REX/Shutterstock)
Tears also played a part when Sam crossed the finish line on Friday as he delivered the match ball to Old Trafford and got a congratulatory message from Prime Minister Kier Starmer.
He told the Mirror it’s “mad” that the Prime Minister said he was “inspiring”. “I can’t believe the prime minister knows my name,” Sam said. “I’m on double codeine and paracetamol… I am not going to lie, it hurts a lot,” Sam admitted as he walked to a nearby hotel.
The 32 year old, who has already raised over £1.5 million from the challenge, confessed: “I am totally broken – but so happy . The fact this challenge has grabbed everyone’s attention is just so incredible and I have just been blown away!”
And yesterday he was crying again on This Morning yesterday as he recalled the feat, telling Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley: “I’ve gotto stop crying! You’re making me so emotional, so many tears man.”
Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott dated and talked about marriage before splitting late last year(Image: Instagram)
Soccer Aid host Dermot O’Leary is also returning and says half-time is his favourite part of the match because he gets to play pundit. “You have these special moments, it’s a laugh and you’re watching a game of football and you’re seeing goals,” says the 52-year-old.
Former One Direction star Louis lists playing with Ronaldinho as one of his greatest Soccer Aid memories, but for Jill, it’s buddying up with Football Factory star Danny Dyer that makes her day.
“He’s my type of player,” grins Jill, 38. “Strong tackles, probably swears a little bit too much, but I love that passion and football aggression!”
Tom captured the hearts of fans as one-fifth of chart-topping boyband The Wanted, known for hits like Glad You Came and All Time Low.
Even while undergoing treatment, he continued to perform, famously taking to the stage with the band in emotional final performances during their reunion tour.
She has organised an annual charity football match in his name to raise funds and awareness for brain cancer research – a cause that now means everything to her.
Glamorous farmhand Harriet Cowan has said goodbye to Jeremy Clarkson and the Diddly Squat farm after stepping in to provide much-needed cover – but she quickly became a fan favourite
Jeremy Clarkson was impressed with Harriet’s hard work(Image: Instagram/harrietcowan_x)
New farmhand Harriet Cowan, 24, has said her goodbyes to the Diddly Squat farm after stepping in to provide some help to Jeremy Clarkson in series four – and a little dash of glamour.
The TikTok star was brought in as cover for manager Kaleb Cooper, 26, whilst he went on tour with his one-man show across the country, but on his return to the Chipping Norton farm, Harriet returned to her normal day-to-day life. In the sweet moment, she said goodbye to Jeremy Clarkson, the former Top Gear presenter, and said she had been a lifesaver.
“You saved my life. So, if we get stuck again, can we give you a call?” He asked the trained nurse. However, as it stands, there are “no plans” that she will appear again in this series of Clarkson’s Farm, or any potential future ones – sources close to the show have previously revealed.
Whilst Harriet has left the show for now, the social media star quickly became a fan favourite – and boasts over 448,700 followers on her TikTok account and 159,000 on Instagram – with many calling for her to be brought back to the show.
Harriet comes from a farming family and grew up on her grandad’s livestock farm, which her dad has now taken over. Most of the content centres around life in agriculture and her unbelievably sweet brown collie dog, Sky. The Mirror takes a look at just what Harriet gets up to off-screen.
Girls’ holiday and nights out
Since finishing her time on Clarkson’s Farm, Harriet has jetted off with her friends to Spain to enjoy a break in the sunshine. She ditched the wellies, grabbed a bucket hat and a blue bikini, and spent some much-needed time away from the farm relaxing poolside – and shared a few snaps from her time away.
Harriet swapped the wellies for a bikini and enjoyed a well deserved holiday
Harriet was seen getting dolled up for a night out with the girls and shared a picture of her hard at work blowing up a pink lido so they could lounge in the pool. She’s also reported to have tried on a few accessories at a local store.
Whilst Harriet spends a lot of her time hard at work on the farm and nursing – as well as reportedly working as an advocate for the mental health of farmers – she also likes to let her hair down, and often posts snaps on her socials of glamorous nights out with her pals and partner James Booth.
Boyfriend James
Harriet has been with her boyfriend James – who is also reported to be a third-generation farmer – for “some time,” according to one of her step sisters. The Clarkson’s Farm star regularly posts pictures and sweet videos with her partner, who she seems to have met at the Young Farmers Club (YFC), writing over one video post of the couple: “The ‘butterfly effect’ is crazy because if I didn’t join young farmers we’d of never of met.”
Harriet Cowan and James Booth posing for a selfie in a lift.(Image: Instagram)
The pair obviously have a lot in common with their farming backgrounds, with Harriet writing in one joking post last year: “Your bf brings you presents to unwrap … Mine brings me bales to unwrap. We’re not the same.”
She joked in another post about lambing season, which saw her holding a seriously cute lamb “I’ve been covered head to toe in bodily fluids. But at the end of it all I expect my bf to take the bins out cause it’s gross”.
Nursing career
Whilst Harriet seems to be pretty busy helping out with the cows and sheep on the farm – she also has a full-time job as a nurse. She graduated from the University of Derby in 2023 and is now fully qualified, working for the NHS, so needless to say she has a pretty packed schedule.
In one post she joked about her packed calendar and the financial difficulties that can come with farming, writing over one video on her TikTok: “Thinking I could quit my job and farm full time… but then I remember I have a mortgage to pay.” She captioned the lighthearted post, “Suppose I would miss nursing a bit too”.
Family feud
Unfortunately, Harriet seems to be embroiled in some family tensions – with her stepsister speaking out about her publicly since her rise to fame on Clarkson’s Farm. Elina Clifford, a professional chiropodist, opened up about her feelings on her estranged step-sister Harriet, and she certainly didn’t hold back when it came to diving into the subject.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Elina dubbed her step-sister “fake” and “self-absorbed”, adding, “She loves to be the centre of attention, often at others’ expense”.
Harriet’s a full-time nurse as well as a farmer(Image: Instagram/harrietcowan_x)
She also issued a blunt warning to Clarkson’s Farm: “She is fake in the way she behaves, so Jeremy Clarkson, beware!”. According to The Express, Elina and her elder sister Maddie – a teacher – blame the origins of the “family feud” on Harriet’s behaviour towards their mother Vicky, who is in a relationship with Harriet’s dad Eddy.
The sisters claim that Harriet isn’t nice to their mother, which has caused serious tension. “We don’t have a good relationship with her. Our mum is with her dad now, and there was a lot of drama a couple of years ago. There is a family feud, and Harriet was not being very nice to mum, and it was very upsetting,” said Maddie.
The siblings went as far as to say that Harriet was only taking part in Clarkson’s Farm in an attempt to grow her already massive social media following – calling it “sad and desperate” and claiming the TV star is “obsessed with herself”.
