HOLLYWOOD star Dame Joan Collins, 92, looked incredibly glamorous dressed in a pink getup as she posed alongside her husband Percy at a bougie wine launch.
The English actress officially declared rosé season open as she was spotted cutting a pink ribbon outside of an M&S food shop.
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Dame Joan Collins stunned in a pink ensemble as she declared rosé season openCredit: M&SDame Joan Collins met her husband Percy in 2002 on the set of a playCredit: M&S
Dame Joan, known for her role as Alexis Carrington in Dynasty, could be seen posing for snaps with her favourite M&S rosé, La Balconne as she encouraged the nation to “begin sipping.”
The M&S Food ambassador wore a baby pink midi dress with a high neck and cut out over her chest.
She finished the look with a matching pink structured blazer and a pair of nude peep toe heels.
Dame Joan looked flawless with her glowy makeup and deep pink lipstick.
Dame Joan told fans she’s ‘never been one to need permission to pour a glass’Credit: M&SThe star looked flawless with her glowy makeup and blown out brunette locksCredit: M&SThe English actress was spotted hugging her husband Percy at the wine launchCredit: M&SThe Hollywood legend was spotted posing next to a tower stocked full of roséCredit: M&S
Meanwhile, the star, who has been married five times, had her famous brunette locks styled in a blown out bob.
Dame Joan’s husband Percy Gibson, 60, was also spotted at the M&S event looking very smitten with the TV legend.
Percy, who is 32-years Dame Joan’s junior, smiled alongside his wife as he made an appearance in support of her.
The pair met in 2002 after meeting on the set of a play that he produced and she starred in.
Speaking at the launch of M&S’ 10 new rosés, Dame Joan said: “Rosé season has arrived, though I’ve never been one to need permission to pour a glass.
“Who needs the South of France when you can simply glide into your local M&S Foodhall and find the finest rosé right there? You don’t need a Riviera postcode, just impeccable taste… preferably chilled.”
The Golden Globe winner also shared her top tips for the perfect glass of rosé.
Dame Joan confessed the wine tastes better chilled, with a “lovely” view and should be drank whatever the weather because it’s “sunshine in a glass.”
WHEN pop superstar Justin Timberlake started dating actress Jessica Biel, they quickly became Hollywood’s hottest couple.
But now, after 14 years of marriage, their relationship is going through a positively chilly phase. For long-suffering Jessica, 44, has drawn a line in the sand following a relentless string of public embarrassments, serving her husband with a brutal ultimatum to clean up his act, or she is out.
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake have been married for 14 years after tying the knot in Italy in 2012Credit: GettyJustin’s mugshot following his 2024 drink-driving arrestCredit: Rex
From the humiliating release of bodycam footage showing Justin’s June 2024 drink-driving arrest to fresh whispers of intoxicated antics at a Las Vegas golf tournament just weeks ago, the Cry Me A River singer’s fall from grace has pushed his wife to the edge, according to reports.
But the drama doesn’t stop there. Insiders tell The Sun that Justin pulled the plug on a $100 million NSYNC reunion, in a last stand bid to save his marriage.
Behind closed doors, those who work closely with the couple say Jessica has been the “glue” holding the family together.
A well-placed Los Angeles producer, who has worked closely with Jessica, tells The Sun that the actress’s marriage can sometimes be a far cry from the fairytale Justin sold the world in the 2010s.
Justin was pictured in 2019 getting close with co-star Alisha Wainwright, later apologising publiclyCredit: BD1Jessica continued to work on her drama The Better Sister despite Justin Timberlake’s arrestCredit: Splash
The insider says: “Jessica is a superwoman. For the last decade, she has run the home, carried and raised two boys, continued acting and enjoyed success with a production company in Hollywood. Where she has found the time and energy to balance is staggering. She has been the glue.”
The couple’s permanent relocation to the luxury Yellowstone Club in Montana was Jessica’s way to shield their sons, Silas, 11, and Phineas, 5, from the downsides of fame.
“She took huge pride in being a hands-on mother, ensuring that her kids would be raised in the most normal way and not be impacted by LA life or Hollywood temptations and dramas,” the insider explains.
“Her boys are the most important thing in her life, and she will do her utmost to protect them. That would have absolutely been made clear to Justin.”
The couple share two sons, Silas, 11, and Phineas, 5Credit: GettyIndustry figures were shocked when Justin didn’t walk the red carpet to support Jessica during the awards seasonCredit: Instagram/ Jessica Biel
But while Jessica thrives in the tranquillity of the mountains, Justin remains obsessed with the spotlight.
His gruelling Forget Tomorrow world tour, which finally wrapped last summer after more than 100 gigs, kept him away from home for massive chunks of time and put a strain on their marriage.
Our source adds: “When the lights go out, Jessica is still a devoted, hard-working mum wanting to do the best for her kids.
“Justin is committed, but is also balancing this battle to remain a pop star and entertainer. In today’s world, if you disappear for too long, you become forgotten or irrelevant. That is something Justin would never let happen.”
This desperate need for validation, however, has come at a steep personal cost.
Jessica’s own career has been flying high. She poured her heart into her production company, Iron Ocean Productions, and her acclaimed 2025 series The Better Sister earned her a prestigious 2026 Critics’ Choice Award nomination for Best Actress.
Yet, when her big moment arrived in January, her husband was absent from the red carpet.
“Many industry figures were shocked that Justin didn’t walk the carpet to support her,” the producer notes.
“She had been there for him over the previous seven months. Regardless of his recent scandals, it would have been a great public display of unity.”
Justin’s erratic decision making hasn’t just alienated his wife; he has also managed to infuriate his oldest friends.
The Sun can reveal that the singer recently blew a chance to catapult himself back centre stage by walking away from an epic NSYNC 30th anniversary reunion.
The highly lucrative comeback – which included proposals for a live comeback show, a lucrative Las Vegas residency, and a documentary – could have netted the five bandmates a staggering $100 million.
A top music executive, who was intimately involved in the proposals, claimed Justin’s refusal to commit has caused bitter “disdain and disappointment” among his former bandmates.
They said: “Justin let the boys down, and really killed the chance for a special 30th anniversary adventure. The other boys were the driving forces with everyone on board initially… well, that is what they believed.”
“Pinning down Justin just could not be done. It wasn’t so much that he was saying outright no, but more just not committing. There was a real hope for something momentous and exciting to play out, which could have really put them back to the top of the music world again.”
The insider notes that the bond between the five men, who were once like brothers, has been severely damaged.
“Those five men have been friends through many highs and lows. But this took something away from that bond. Publicly, of course, they will always support Justin, but this was really seen as a wasted chance to make magic happen.”
But those close to Justin say that walking away from the NSYNC reunion was an attempt to rebalance his work with his family life and repair his relationship with his wife.
Justin’s reluctance to embark on a massive boyband tour was also undoubtedly influenced by his latest health battle.
Last summer, the singer revealed he had been diagnosed with Lyme disease, a debilitating bacterial infection that wreaked havoc on him both mentally and physically.
Jessica, ever the dutiful wife, stepped up to the plate.
Our source says: “Last summer Jessica really urged her husband to slow down, recover fully and seek the best medical advice. There was a huge sense that Justin really had a tough time on the road doing the dance moves and powering through so many shows with his medical issues.”
“Jessica was really kind, caring, and sympathetic. Justin’s mood and outlook was hit quite hard at the diagnosis. The reality is that his entire future as a performer is potentially on the line given how debilitating Lyme disease can be.”
Even the music executive admitted that the health crisis “must have played a key factor in him stepping back” from the NSYNC tour, though they noted that “there were projects like a doc film which would not have needed him to dance or perform”.
Despite her immense sympathy for his health struggles, Jessica’s patience with Justin’s headline-grabbing antics is running dry.
It’s not the first time he has embarrassed his wife. In 2019, The Sun revealed pictures of him drinking and holding hands with his Palmer co-star Alisha Wainwright.
Justin was forced to admit he had been drinking alcohol during the encounter, describing it as a “strong lapse of judgement” but insisted “nothing happened”.
He also added a grovelling apology to his family, writing: “I drank way too much that night and regret my behaviour. I should have known better. This is not the example I want to set for my son.”
“I apologise to my amazing wife and family for putting them through such an embarrassing situation, and I am focused on being the best husband and father I can be.”
Then in 2024, Justin was arrested for drink-driving. The police bodycam footage was released earlier this year, and shows the slurring singer complaining to cops that they were ruining his “world tour”.
Jessica distracted from the embarrassing footage and posted a loved-up snap with her husband on February 1st, captioning it: “Happy 45th to a true original. I love you baby.”
But then last week on April 18 eyewitness reports say that Justin once-again appeared intoxicated at a golf tournament in Las Vegas.
Since then, Page Six reported Jessica was ready to “pull the trigger” on the marriages, with an insider adding: “There’s not much more she can take.”
Now with an ultimatum on the table it appears Jessica is officially done playing the doting wife.
Our source said: “Knowing what a straight shooter she is, there is no way she would hold back on telling her husband exactly how she feels.”
If Justin doesn’t clean up his act, it could be Jessica saying “Bye Bye Bye” to their marriage once and for all.
Jessica and Justin’s representatives were contacted for comment.
LOVE Island winner Cach Mercer has shared a new video with a stunning TikTok star as they appeared to get to know one another better, weeks after his split from Toni Laites.
Love Island’s Cach Mercer has shared a video with a stunning influencer, weeks after his split from Toni LaitesCredit: InstagramCach and Toni parted ways in March after an explosive argument at the BRIT Awards the month priorCredit: Splash
This led to them unfollowing one another on social media, before promptly adding one another back. We revealed they had split the following month.
Now, Cach has been getting cosy with influencer Tallulah Metcalfe, who boasts over half a million followers on Instagram and a whopping 5.4 million on TikTok.
In an unexpected crossover, the pair recorded a video dancing together on Tuesday, which Tallulah shared to her Instagram.
In his new post, Cach danced alongside TikToker Tallulah, who has been single since splitting from her boyfriend late last yearCredit: InstagramCach and Toni began dating last summer on Love Island and bagged the show’s £50K prize potCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
She captioned the post: “Made this dance ourselves btw”.
Fans were shocked to see the pair together, with several commented that they were an “unexpected duo”.
Cach and Tallulah were both staying at celeb hotspot Soho Farmhouse for an event with Snapchat when they filmed the dancing clip.
WITH a rocketing career and A-list girlfriend Sabrina Carpenter on his arm, Barry Keoghan had the world at his feet in 2024.
But after his relationship soured — amid false claims the actor cheated — he was so badly burned by the fallout that he has become a recluse.
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Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter at the 2024 Met Gala before their relationship souredCredit: GettyEspresso singer Sabrina confirmed the actor didn’t cheat on herCredit: Getty
Barry has quit all social media, stopped seeing his mates and has even moved house — all while internet trolls continue to hurl insults his way.
Barry Keoghan as Sir Ringo Starr in the upcoming Beatles biopic filmsCredit: PABarry in a scene from The Banshees of InisherinCredit: Alamy
“I never confirmed or said anything about it, and, you know, I just disappeared.”
Pushed on what that narrative is, he continued: “It’s that I cheated.
“I don’t want to ever bring anyone else into it, but unfortunately having a relationship in the public eye, we all know this, it gets put out there, and it’s amplified.
“A girl made a video and then the girl actually made [another] video and went, ‘Sorry for making that up’, but no one seemed to latch on to that video.”
Barry with his mum, who died when he was 12, and his brotherCredit: InstagramBarry was speaking on the Friends Keep Secrets podcastCredit: Friends Keep Secrets / YouTube
Gossip site DeuxMoi and social media influencers had claimed he was seen at a members’ club and steakhouse with another blonde woman while he was dating Sabrina.
Fans believed he had cheated with influencer Breckie Hill, although she insisted it was untrue and that they had never even met.
Barry now says that despite deleting his accounts, he is still drawn to the vicious things people write about him online, almost 18 months after his year-long romance with the chart-topper ended.
He explained: “I’m not on Instagram or Twitter or any of that but I still go on and have a little . . . I go on my brother’s account. I can access it that way.
The actor says he struggled in the aftermath of his split with SabrinaCredit: GettyBarry as Oliver Quick in dark comedy SaltburnCredit: Alamy
“I do go on and have a look because I’m curious, but there’s a lot of hatred towards me for just looking like this. It’s just crazy.
“There’s videos on TikTok that literally go, ‘I hate him’.
“I went through addiction myself and then sobriety, and to battle all of that, to then want to drag that person down . . . ”
Sabrina did little to suppress the online noise against him when she released her No1 album Man’s Best Friend last August — on which she sang about dating a “manchild”.
And Barry says he struggled in the aftermath, as he did not want her to have to deny the cheating rumours following their split.
He explained: “It’s a hard one because I never want to speak on behalf of other people. And I also never want to mention other people or involve them.
“And even if it is those people that were in a relationship, it’s not their place to come forward and speak on my behalf.
“It’s unfair to them. They’re also in a relationship. It’s both of us being out there, so I’m very aware of that.”
Barry, who hails from Dublin, said he has even relocated from London to the Oxfordshire town of Henley-on-Thames due to the mental toll events have taken on him.
But it is fair to say he has faced plenty of other challenges in his life, having largely grown up in foster homes.
His mum died when he was 12 after years spent battling a drug addiction.
Now, speaking on the Friends Keep Secrets podcast, Barry has talked about how he fell into a similar spiral of addiction and has only managed to overcome his substance dependence in recent years.
Barry said: “I’m clean now. But my mum died at 32 from heroin and my dad passed away. But the curiosity of still wanting to do this, for me, was absolutely . . .
“It took me three attempts at rehab and it was finally Malibu, The Pointe, where there was a sudden switch and it was when I was 32, the same age my mum was. Like, ‘That’s it, I’m not doing it’.”
Asked if he ever drinks now, he added: “I don’t do anything.
“I used to try to justify it by going, ‘Maybe I’ll be off the drink for a while’, but now I like to think I’m allergic to alcohol because my reaction is: Cocaine. That reaction can make me die.”
And he claims he actually has died — and was brought back to life — in 2021 due to being high on drugs.
He was hit by a bottle in a pub and developed the rare bacterial infection necrotising fasciitis.
Barry explained: “This is a flesh-eating bacteria infection that I got and almost died.
“I got it right before I filmed the movie Banshees Of Inisherin and literally, I got it three weeks beforehand. I got it because I went through psychosis.
“An event happened and I got hit with a bottle, and something happened to my arm. It went to my blood system and whatever. But it’s a very rare infection.
“This basically eats your limbs and they have to remove it.
“I technically did die for a few seconds.”
He went on to deliver an outstanding performance in The Banshees Of Inisherin, for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars.
But the infection was so touch-and-go that he even believes he had a “post-death vision”.
He said: “I did. I swear to you, it was almost like a f***ing painting. It happened in London. I went for a few seconds and there was this sort of image. There was this girl walking away and she wouldn’t look back.
“She had blonde hair, but she was walking away and I kept calling her.
“She just kept walking and I wanted to see who it was.
“It was almost like she was walking away to get me to follow.
“On this side was council flats, it was black and white, and this side was in colour.
“On this side, there was loads of lads stabbing me and trying to push me over and, obviously, it was the doctors doing the work on me, you know, that’s what I was feeling.
“But in this vision, they were stabbing me and pushing me, and I was holding on to them, and they were trying to push me over to this side.
“I swear, I was begging them that I could stay. I said, ‘Please let me stay’.”
In 2022 he was arrested in Dublin for public intoxication. Months later he became a dad to a little boy with partner Alyson Kierans, a dental nurse. But they split in mid-2023.
Later that year, he got together with Sabrina, and gained mainstream success in the dark comedy Saltburn.
That led to an outpouring of love and support, which no doubt helped him land his next role — and the most important one of his career so far.
THE girlfriend of Red Hot Chili Peppers rocker Anthony Kiedis has clapped back at criticism of their 33-year age gap relationship.
In a passionate essay published in Vogue, Eileen Kelly, 30, admitted it was her “first time dating someone significantly older” and joked she had been “missing out my whole life”.
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Red Hot Chilli Peppers rocker Anthony Kiedis’ girlfriend, 30, has defended her age-gap romance with the 63 year-old legendCredit: Instagram/Eileen KellyThe pair have been dating since 2025Credit: Getty
While the American writer and podcaster did not name the Scar Tissue hitmaker, 63, directly, he was clearly referenced, and she told how he had “had more time to get his s**t together”.
Seattle-based Eileen noted in the lengthy piece: “My own boyfriend is more than twice my age, which is either alarming or impressive, depending on who you ask.
“It’s my first time dating someone significantly older, and sometimes I joke with friends that I’ve been missing out my whole life.
“There is something to be said for a man who’s simply had more time to get his sh**t together, and my much older boyfriend seems genuinely excited to be with me — not like he’s biding his time before he can swipe for someone better.
She admitted it was her ‘first time dating someone significantly older’Credit: GettyThe Scar Tissue singer found fame in the rock groupCredit: Getty
“He is fully aware that he’s one lucky b*****d”.
She went on to detail how the pair first met at a birthday party and bonded over her recent trip to Hawaii, where they discovered he had a property in the exact same location.
In an interview in June 2025, she first revealed their relationship when she told she was dating an older man.
In the November, the pair were then spotted together.
The Seattle-born writer said her man is ‘one lucky b*****d’Credit: Instagram/Eileen KellyShe bonded with the dad of one at a birthday partyCredit: Getty
The writer added how their “age gap didn’t register at first” then quizzed: “Is it really so difficult to imagine that connection can exist across generations, and that two people of different ages can find something real in each other?”
Previously, alongside her solo Instagram selfies, fans have expressed concern about the partnership.
One recently wrote: “Wondering what kind of new beginnings you’re looking for with Anthony LOL good luck with that.
“Not jealous just stating a fact.
“Ya I am Anthony’s supporter but I know as well as his fans that’s probably not what he is looking for. Just being honest”.
Yet fans were quick to defend the journalist and one wrote: “Because it’s her life and she’s having fun”.
Seemingly defying the trolls, she posted snaps from her “happy place” Hawaii — which means a lot to the pair after being the subject of their first conversation.
In an essay, posted in the same publication in December, she told how she was “aware” how she had never been engaged or had a joint bank account with a partner.
Although clean of drugs and drink since 2000, Anthony said: “As every heroin addict will know, temptation is always there. But becoming a father has given me a reason to live and stay clean for good.”
Anthony first tried to quit drugs in 1988 after losing the band’s original guitarist, 26-year-old Hillel Slovak through a heroin overdose, but relapsed five years later.
He says: “Every day since has been a battle to stay clean, but my son makes me thankful that I am. I feel very lucky.”
He shares his son, now 18, with his model ex Heather Christie.
She had been appearing in the production since MarchCredit: GettyMegan appeared to allege that Klay has been unfaithful to herCredit: Getty
“It’s been such an honor to be part of thee Moulin Rouge family and I’ve met so many amazing people in this theater!
“Y’all work so hard and I have so much respect for the dedication, the stamina, the work ethic, the time and the effort y’all put into the work!
“I’m so grateful for the cast and crew that made this experience so meaningful. And to all the Hotties that showed up or planned to attend, thank you for supporting me during this incredible journey!
Her emotional display came after Megan confirmed her split with NBA star, Klay Thompson.
In a statement, Megan confirmed the end of her romance, saying: ‘I’ve made the decision to end my relationship with Klay.
“Trust, fidelity and respect are non-negotiable for me in a relationship, and when those values are compromised, there’s no real path forward.
“I’m taking this time to prioritize myself and move ahead with peace and clarity.”
Megan has previously faced a hospital dash which had forced her to pull out of one of the performances.
The 31-year-old rap star managed to get through the opening scenes of the hit musical in New York before the show had to be halted so she could be checked over by a medic.
A representative of the Savage rapper toldTMZ: “During Tuesday night’s production, Megan started feeling very ill and was promptly transported to a local hospital, where her symptoms are currently being evaluated.”
Megan later clarified that she had pushed herself to her limits and needed to reset.
CHRISTINE McGUINNESS has revealed she is closer than ever to Paddy – even though their marriage ended four years ago.
In fact, the former model claims Paddy has even checked out the women she is dating, branding herself a “five star lesbian” in her most revealing interview to date.
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Christine McGuinness has revealed she is closer than ever to Paddy – even though their marriage ended four years agoCredit: News Group Newspapers LimitedChristine claims Paddy has even checked out the women she is dating, branding herself a ‘five star lesbian’ in her most revealing interview to dateCredit: Getty
And, with the pair still living under the same roof as their three children in leafy Cheshire while they wait for it to sell, she says Paddy is fully supportive of her choice,
But now she is looking to the future — and plans to have a woman by her side as a life partner.
“I would love to have a wife one day,” Christine explains on new podcast It Started With A Kiss out today.
“Not like a legalised marriage, but like a blessing, a celebration of love.
“I’ve been there, done it, spent an absolute fortune and probably aged about ten years throughout it all.
“I don’t want to do that again.
“I would love to just be saying, ‘This is my wife.’”
Christine’s unusual set-up with Paddy means the pair juggle dating outside of the home.
“I love a double life,” Christine added.
“It’s ideal for me because I don’t want to bring somebody into my personal life too quick.
“I like the separate life.
“My family, my kids, my home is up there, then I come to London, step off that train and I can work, have fun, sleep in and I don’t need to worry about everything.”
It is the freedom of Christine’s new lifestyle, and the support of Paddy, which she says has allowed her to start again.
Although her openness with Paddy may shock some.
On the podcast Christine is asked: “Are you showing him pictures like, ‘Oh look at her, she’s fit. What do you think of her?’
And Christine tells the hosts Amy Spalding and Gareth Valentino: “There’s times where we have, yeah.”
For now Christine insists she is still dipping her toes into the dating pond and has yet to properly settle down.
“I’m just seeing how things go, just figuring it out.
“I’m trying to not plan too far ahead,” she explains.
“I’ve dabbled in people who are in the industry.
“I’ve been trying to think what really works better.
“I quite like that people that aren’t in it are usually a bit more . . . they’re happy to just take it slow and they understand that I don’t want to just put you on Instagram the next day because of my work and everything.
“So that’s usually quite nice.
Christine with podcast hosts Amy Spalding and Gareth ValentinoChristine and Paddy with their three kidsCredit: Instagram
“But I tend to just meet people out and about, at events and stuff.
“I’m quite lucky that I mix in circles with a lot of gay, bi, pansexuals.
“I’ve never gone too serious with anybody in the industry, it’s always been more of a fun fling type thing.
“I’ve spent time with a lot of women in sport.
“I’ve spent time with women in music.
“I’ve spent time with actresses.
“With me, I can panic and I can pause if I think of the future too much.
At the time, the pair released the news in a joint statement and said: “A while ago we took the difficult decision to separate but our main focus as always is to continue loving and supporting our children.
“This was not an easy decision to make but we’re moving forward as the best parents we can be for our three beautiful children.
“We’ll always be a loving family, we still have a great relationship and still live happily in our family home together.”
The couple first crossed paths in 2007 at the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament when Christine was working as a model for boutique shop Cricket.
Months later they started dating and in June 2011 they married at Thornton Manor in Cheshire.
She documented her diagnosis in a BBC documentary, Unmasking My Autism, in 2023 and said at the time: “Starting life on my own is scary, I struggle making decisions.
“I was only 19 when I met Patrick and for the last 15 years my role has been wife and mum.
“When I was diagnosed, I set out on a journey to find out who I was.
“I have separated from my husband in the process, I’m shedding my old identity and finding out who I am.
“I’ve only ever had this one man in my life, I don’t know what it is like to date.
Christine said: ‘The first time I kissed a woman, again after my husband and no disrespect to him, I remember that first kiss being so soft and so nice and so feminine’Credit: Mark Hayman – FabulousChristine said: ‘I would love to have a wife one day. Not like a legalised marriage, but like a blessing, a celebration of love. I’ve been there, done it and probably aged ten years’Credit: Unknown
“I can’t imagine being single or with another man.
“But I’m going into a new chapter on my own which is petrifying for someone who doesn’t like change.”
Two years later, she started to date both men and women and now says she has found her type.
“I’m a sucker for a stud and a masc,” Christine explained, suggesting she prefers more masculine women.
“I swear they come for me.
“This one date, well, it wasn’t a date, it was when I did the whole hotel thing and not the whole date thing.
“Because I didn’t want to ever just meet someone and it just be sex, but then kind of did find myself in a place in life where I was like, ‘Do you know what? I actually do just want to do that.’
“I’ve been married, I’ve had situationships, I was single, I was celibate for six months, and with all of that, I just had a moment of, ‘Do you know what, I wouldn’t mind just meeting up with someone and just seeing how it goes.’
“So I got to this hotel and I’m thinking, ‘This is just sex, it’s fine.’
“She was very, very beautiful, like that perfect, pretty, handsome, like masc stud type woman, really gorgeous, dark skin, like she had everything.”
Christine adds: “We’re just chatting away and she said that she was a Gold Star Lesbian.
“So I’m like, love that, love a Gold Star Lesbian.
“I went, ‘Stop . . . because you might be a Gold Star Lesbian, but I’m a Five Star Lesbian.’”
Of her first kiss, Christine is just as open, saying: “The first time I kissed a woman, again after my husband and no disrespect to him, it had been a while.
“I remember that first kiss just being so soft and so nice and so feminine.
“I knew I always felt it and it wasn’t something that I was worried about never doing again because when I married, I married for life, genuinely.
“But I was really happy that I was doing it again.
“And I’m really happy that now I am dating women again and that I am having fun.
“I’ve got some of the best stories, some of the wildest memories, like the craziest experiences that only I and one other person would ever know.”
During the episode of It Started With A Kiss, Christine said she has drawn the line at introducing a partner to her children early.
Joking that women in same sex relationships move forward quicker when it comes to love, Christine says: “It’s two weeks and you’re moving in, you’ve got a cat and a flat . . .
“For us two, if we ever end up in something where it progresses and it turns into a relationship and then they want to live with you or whatever.
“I don’t want any more children because a lot of the women that I meet usually don’t have children and they want children, whereas I’ve had them.
“So that’s something that I try to be honest about at the beginning to anybody that I’m even talking to.”
Of settling down for good, Christine says neither she or Paddy are in a rush.
She adds: “We know it’s going to take a while because we’ve got children.
“Going back home, we both kind of get that reality check of we can’t just go and move in with somebody just yet.
“But we’ll talk, we’ll have a laugh, we don’t go into too much detail about anything.”
Christine’s full interview on It Started With A Kiss is available on YouTube and all podcast platforms now
LILY Allen has suffered a fresh woe after the sale of her former New York marital home fell through.
It went on the market just days after the Lily’s latest album, which details the alleged infidelity in her marriage, was released last year.
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Lily Allen has suffered a fresh woe after the sale of her New York marital home fell throughCredit: GettyThe singer split from her Stranger Things husband David Harbour in February 2025Credit: Getty
The lavish pad was on sale for £6m ($8m), and it was reported in January that a price of £5m ($7m) had been agreed.
However, the home in Brooklyn is back on the books of estate agents Gambino for £5.3m ($7.3m).
The 19th-century brownstone was reimagined by designer Billy Cotton and architect Ben Bischoff specifically for Lily and her former husband, the Stranger Things actor David Harbour.
The pair, who split in 2024 and are now divorced, recently made headlines following the release of Lily’s album, West End Girl, which alleges that David was unfaithful during their marriage and in one of their homes, possibly 381, Union Street.
The couple purchased the house in 2021 and gave Architectural Digest a tour of the premises two years later.
The video, which went viral and now has 8.2 million views on YouTube, features some of the couple’s more curious design ideas.
These include a pink fridge in their carpeted bathroom, their windowless pink bedroom and a pair of back-to-back green sofas that, according to the couple, were perfect for arguments.
The couple paid £2.4m ($3.3 million) for the five-bedroom, four-bathroom property in 2020 and its new owners will inherit their busy botanical wallpaper , a kitsch tiger-print television room, and other flamboyant features — which Gambino describes as ‘whimsical’.
Outside, in the garden, there is a cold plunge pool and a sauna.
Gambino tells would-be buyers: “Nestled on one of the most sought-after blocks in Carroll Gardens, 381 Union Street is an enchanting, 22-foot-wide brownstone reimagined by AD100 designer Billy Cotton and architect Ben Bischoff of MADE.
“This late-19th-century townhouse unfolds across four levels. From its stately facade to its refined interior palette, the home is a layered narrative of traditional English charm, modern Brooklyn sensibilities, and rich Italian influence.”
Earlier this year, Lily opened up about her state of mind and the “huge change” in her family life situation following her split.
The popstar candidly told how she had now come out from the other side of a “nervous breakdown” which saw her hospitalised.
The marriage breakdown sparked Smile songstress Lily’s first album in seven years.
At the heart of the record is a character called Madeline, who Lily confirmed to the Times is a construct of other people, and the secret relationship she has with a man many are interpreting to be Harbour.
She has previously been open about her recreational use of drugs and alcohol but she opted to quit the substances six years ago.
It led the star to find her marriage split even more challenging as she wasn’t able to use the substances as a way out.
Lily said: “The feelings of despair that I was experiencing were so strong.
“The last time that I felt anything like that, drugs and alcohol were my way out, so it was excruciating to sit with those [feelings] and not to use them.”
Lily said: “I’ve been into those places before against my will and I feel like that’s progress in itself.
“That’s strength. I knew that the things I was feeling were too extreme to be able to manage, and I was like, ‘I need some time away’.”
The marriage breakdown sparked Smile songstress Lily’s first album in seven yearsCredit: Getty
OLIVIA Attwood has revealed her brand new tattoo as she added another ink to her collection, and made a dig at her ex Bradley Dack in the process.
The TV presenter has several tattoos for her footballer ex, including his shirt number – 23 – and one which says ’till death’; with the other half of the phrase, ‘do us part’, inked on the sportsman.
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Olivia Attwood has taken a new swipe at her ex Bradley Dack as she got a new tattoo this weekCredit: InstagramThe TV personality headed to get a new name tattooed on her arm, leaving fans confused over who the ink is forCredit: InstagramDuring the trip, she quipped that this one better not ‘break my heart’, referencing the several inks she has for ex BradleyCredit: Instagram
Since then, the pair have enjoyed several dates and even a cosy getaway together, with the romance seemingly going strong.
Olivia got the name Savano inked on her, but didn’t reveal who that isCredit: InstagramMany wondered whether the tattoo is a secret nod to her new man Pete WicksCredit: AlamyThe former Love Island star got matching wedding tattoos with her ex Bradley following their nuptialsCredit: Instagram
JENNIFER Ellison looked incredible in a series of sexy photos celebrating her wedding anniversary.
The actress and former glamour model, 42, has been with her beau Rob for 18 years.
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Jennifer Ellison looked gorgeous on an anniversary getaway with her husband RobCredit: InstagramShe stripped down to a bikini and snapped some stunning selfiesCredit: InstagramThe couple have been together for 18 yearsCredit: Instagram/Jenniferellisonjellistudios
In commemoration of the special day Jennifer shared a series of snaps on her Instagram page, dressed to impress at the five-star Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland.
In the first snap Jennifer is wearing a sexy black strapless bodycon dress that falls at the knee.
It hugs her figure perfectly, accentuating her curves and snatching in her tiny waist.
She finished off the look by adding a pair of stiletto heels and curling loose waves through her long, blonde hair.
Another snap shows Jennifer posing in a brown and white bikini while taking a mirror selfie in a hotel.
It features geometric patterns and high-rise bottoms, flaunting her flat stomach.
Later photos feature her and Rob posing by a mirror, both dressed smartly to enjoy a round of drinks.
Jennifer wore a black blazer and matching dress trousers, paired with large dark sunglasses and a matching black bag with gold accent details.
Rob popped the question to Jennifer while they were on holiday in the Maldives in 2008Credit: Instagram/JenniferellisonjellistudiosThey enjoyed some celebratory drinks togetherCredit: Instagram/Jenniferellisonjellistudios
Meanwhile husband Rob opted for a smart navy shirt, smart trousers and a chunky watch.
Penned in the post’s caption, Jennifer gushed all about her man, saying: “18 years of me and you. Had the most gorgeous 2 nights away, from start to finish!
“Thank you for everything you have given me @tickle.rob Love doing life with you!
“My best mate, my husband, my partner in work and crime my everything. For as both as we long shall live.”
Jennifer finished the caption off by thanking a loved one for taking care of her sons while she was away with Rob.
Fans of the star left their love in the post’s comments section, wishing the couple all the best for their anniversary.
One user said: “Happy anniversary guys,” followed by a stream of red love heart emojis.
A second shared: “Such a beautiful couple.”
A third added: “Beautiful Jen, happy anniversary to you both.”
Jennifer and Rob tied the knot in October 2009 after only a year of dating.
Rob popped the big question in May of 2008 while him and Jennifer were on a trip to the Maldives.
Actress Jennifer played the role of Emily Shadwick in Liverpool-set soap Brookside between 1998 to 2000 before going on to play a supporting character in Phantom Of The Opera in 2004.
Today Jennifer mostly stays out of the spotlight, instead running her own dance studio Jelli Studios.
She prepares students who are interested in getting into the industry of dancing or musical theatre.
Jennifer also made a TV appearance in 2022 where she starred on CelebritySAS: Who Dares wins.
Jennifer and Rob took in the beautiful scenery of Scotland during their two nights awayCredit: Instagram/Jenniferellisonjellistudios
Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood were spotted holding hands on a date night in LOndonCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskThe pair were spotted in posh Mayfair – seen here at the back of the bar towards the rightCredit: SuppliedEarlier in the day the pair were spotted looking smitten outside a London officeCredit: GoffRomance rumours between the pair started at this year’s Brit AwardsCredit: Alamy
Olivia, who was wearing a £2k leather jacket from Magda Butrym, and Pete were snapped by a fan at the Broadwick Hotel in London’s Soho on Friday evening.
The fan said: “Everyone knows they’re dating now even though they’ve not confirmed it, but it was still surprising to see the PDA.
“It goes beyond the hand on arm and hugging we’ve seen from them in public since the pics of them kissing first emerged.
“They just looked like a normal couple on date night, holding hands.
Earlier in the day, Olivia and Pete looked equally loved up as they smoked a cigarette outside a London office.
The pair only had eyes for each other as they chatted happily together.
Olivia was dressed casually in a white tracksuit, as she enjoyed her new man’s company.
It comes after the new couple have just returned from a secret getaway to the South of France.
The pair, who were also spotted on a romantic dog walk, were seen collecting their luggage from the baggage carousel at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport in the South of France on Sunday.
The pair seemed in deep conversationCredit: GoffOlivia seemed smitten with her new manCredit: GoffPete put his arm around his new girlfriendCredit: Goff
Former Love Island star Olivia, and podcast co-host Pete flew Business Class on British Airways from London’s Heathrow to Nice.
An onlooker said: “They were seen at the gate and they were very loved-up and cuddling each other.
“They were trying to keep a low profile by wearing baseball caps.
“They were kissing at the gate and couldn’t keep their hands off each other.
The new couple have been spending a lot of time togetherCredit: Goff
“They were sitting in Business Class together.
“At the luggage carousel they were cuddling and kissing and headed off together.”
Olivia and Pete usually host their own Kiss FM radio show together on Sundays but were absent from the programme this week as they jetted off on their secret holiday.
The Sun revealed how the pair enjoyed a three-night break at the luxury Lily of the Valley hotel in St Tropez – costing £1,000 a night.
Eagle-eyed fans mused how they had spotted Pete’s trademark glasses on the table in one of Olivia’s social media pics from the trip
It led one fan to remark to The Sun: “It seems they tried to keep it all under wraps but seeing Pete’s glasses in the background of Olivia’s snaps appeared to give the game away.”
The Sun has contacted reps for Olivia and Pete for comment.
US power couple Beyonce and Jay Z have abandoned their plans to purchase a home in the UKCredit: APThe couple are eyeing a 16th century estate with 10 bedrooms in France near Bordeaux insteadCredit:
Crazy In Love singer Beyoncé, 44, and Jay-Z, 56, are already huge fans of the famous wine region – with the 99 Problems rapper celebrating his birthday there in 2023.
Sources say the US pair are looking at a 16th century estate boasting 10 bedrooms and eight bathrooms, nestled in a commune.
Locals have told how the area is abuzz with talk of the A-listers joining their community – which is described as the French equivalent to the Cotswolds.
Businesses have reportedly been sworn to secrecy about the couple’s potential arrival.
One local said: “Everyone is talking about Beyonce and Jay-Z moving to the area.
“It’s all been shrouded in secrecy, with local businesses and tradespeople forced to sign non-disclosure agreements, but theirs are the names on everyone’s lips.”
Residents have reported a recent surge in private planes landing at the closest airport.
One source also told how a job description has gone on a local noticeboard for an experienced property manager working with VIP clients at an historic estate.
One of the requirements for the role is “absolute discretion”.
HARRY Styles and Zoe Kravitz are engaged after an eight-month romance, a report in US outlet Page Six claims.
A source told the site that the former One Direction star, 32, “is completely smitten” and the Batman actress, 37, “is on cloud nine” with the pair now set to tie the knot.
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Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz are seen on MarchCredit: GettyThe pair were spotted walking in RomeCredit: Instagram
They added: “No one in their circle is surprised.”
Rumours of their engagement had swirled since Zoe was recently spotted wearing a large diamond ring on her finger while kissing her pop-star boyfriend outside a hotel in London.
One onlooker said of the rock: “You couldn’t miss the ring on her finger. It is absolutely huge.”
There had been months of whispers the couple had already taken the next step in their romance.
The Sun first confirmed the pair were dating last August after insiders spotted them snogging inside Rita’s bistro in Soho.
They were also then caught enjoying some downtime by a fan in Rome, who filmed the couple walking arm-in-arm down a cobbled street in the Italian capital.
KIM Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton’s romantic beach pictures prove that they’ve hard launched a VERY different relationship.
Body language expert Judi James has revealed that Kim, 45, and Lewis, 41, appear to be the real deal with “genuine displays of intimacy”.
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton’s relationship appear to be the real dealCredit: BackGridBody language expert Judi James said the couple are showing ‘genuine displays of intimacy’Credit: BackGridKim appears to be taking the lead in the relationship, according to Judi JamesCredit: BackGrid
TheSkimsfounderlooked in her element as she enjoyed a surf lesson with her beau.
TV personality Kim showed off her incredible figure in a skintight wetsuit and a black bikini top.
The F1 star wore a pair of black shorts and a matching T-shirt.
They were seen all over each other as they struggled to keep their hands off one another.
Judi has now revealed that the beach snaps illustrate just how much this famous couple are compatible, despite fears that they were a showmance.
Even though it’s early days, Judi believes that their is already a strong level of trust between the pair.
She exclusively told The Sun: “They might have been seen on a couple of chaste-looking dates where Lewis’s body language primarily spelled out ‘gentleman’ but these photos and the video look like the hard launch of a more tactile, sexual and romantic relationship between Kim and Lewis.
“Kim’s leading the plunge here, swimming ahead of Lewis as he seems to be struggling to catch up with her and touch her.
“When they are together in the ocean there are signs of an uninhibited and playful, mutually clinging relationship with Kim encircling Lewis with her arms and throwing her head back with an open-mouth laugh of sheer pleasure, with her relaxed neck-baring a sign of strong levels of trust in the relationship.”
The expert insisted that Kim appears to be in charge of the relationship but also seem to be rather like-minded and on the same page.
“Kim does look like the leader in the body language stages here, at one point she stands with her feet slightly splayed and her back arched as she performs a preening, confident pit-bare gesture as she squeezes the water out of her hair,” Judi shared.
“Lewis’s response is reciprocal as he shows his admiration by placing one hand out and onto the upper part of her bum.
“During a playful-looking moment Kim turns her torso in towards his, pressing it against his torso in an intimate pose as she places one hand on his waist and here he responds with one hand curved right around the shape of her bum.
The pair seem to be mirroring each other in another sign that they’re in it for the long haulCredit: BackGridDespite showmance fears, the couple seem to already have strong levels of trust for each otherCredit: BackGrid
“Kim and Lewis have dressed in coordinating swimwear here to signal they are a couple and their mirrored movements and poses at some points suggest a like-minded relationship too.”
Kim and Lewis packed on the PDA and were seen strolling along the beach and were pictured smiling and laughing together.
The lovebirds were then seen splashing about in the sea and were spotted with their arms wrapped around one another.
They appeared to be the real deal as they kept eye contact and smooched while riding the waves in the sea.
They were also seen showing off their surf skills during the sporty outing, with Kim jumping on top of the board, while Lewis kept an eye on her.
They seemed comfortable in each other’s presence as they clung to each other and rode the waves.
Last week, Kim sparked Kim rumours that she is moving in with Lewis as they went rug shopping in LA.
Lewis attempted to go incognito with black sunglasses and a baseball cap.
The two were seen heading back into a vehicle as they made their way home after the shopping trip.
Just last week, Kim made an 11,000-mile round-trip to spend 24 hours in London with Lewis.
She flew to the UK on her private jet to see her man in a bid to keep their long-distance romance alive.
She left Los Angeles last Monday and landed at Farnborough, Hants, at 4pm on the Tuesday before being chauffeured on a 90-minute journey to Lewis’s £18million home in Kensington, West London.
The couple stayed holed-up in his six-bedroom mansion while their security teams kept guard.
She then left on Wednesday afternoon, taking off from Oxford at 5.30pm to return to the US.
A source said: “Lewis and Kim are two of the busiest people in showbiz, but they are determined to do everything to see each other when they have any spare time.
“Kim spent Easter weekend with her family and then had a photoshoot in Los Angeles on Monday morning, then flew across the Atlantic to see Lewis.
“They didn’t have long together because she had commitments in the US to get back to, but it was quality time.”
Kim’s romance with Lewis became public knowledge after The Sun revealed she flew in from Los Angeles on her £100million private jet to spend an evening with him.
On January 31, the couple enjoyed a brief stay at the exclusive Estelle Manor in the Cotswolds, with insiders saying they had the spa to themselves, before enjoying a meal in a private room.
Proving they’re the real deal, the sports star recently met Kim’s children while they were out in Tokyo ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.
The couple were joined by three of her children -Saint, 10, Chicago, nine, and six-year-old Psalm – while they were on spring break.
“It’s more than just a casual connection. It takes a lot to capture Kim’s interest and she’s definitely intrigued,” an insider told People.
“He’s just an easygoing guy with great energy.
“Her family likes him and Kim’s very into him. They are both busy with their careers, but see each other as much as possible.”
Lewis’s response is reciprocal as he shows his admiration by placing one hand out and onto the upper part of her bumCredit: BackGridKim and Lewis were seen on surf boards togetherCredit: BackGrid
Jacqueline shared a new snap posing with both her wedding and engagement ringsCredit: InstagramThe Sun revealed last month how she and Dan had split after 13 yearsCredit: Getty Images
Today Jacqueline took to social media to share a new mirror selfie, showing her looking straight-faced as she snapped the photo.
The Lauren Branning star was dressed casually in a white T-shirt and some high-waisted jeans, with her rings visible on her left hand.
She has become known for repeatedly reconciling with her other half — despite his flaws.
Their marriage has been rocked by multiple cheating allegations against Dan, who admitted in 2020: “I’ve made mistakes.”
However, having given their relationship multiple chances, friends claim Jac has accepted it is doomed after living separate lives for months.
A source close to Dan told The Sun: “Everyone knows they’ve had their troubles, but after spending some time apart this year, they’ve decided to make the split permanent.
“Their two daughters are their main priority.”
It’s claimed former Towie star Dan moved out permanently in February into the house he was said to have bought behind Jac’s back in 2024.
His “secret” Essex pad came to light after the on-off couple announced last March that they had split. The following month, they appeared to rekindle their marriage on a “make or break” family holiday to Mexico.
Our insider revealed: “After all Jac’s been through, she’s finally had enough. They’ve been living separate lives all this year and she’s over it.
“There’s only so many times she can put herself through living in limbo and taking him back.
“She has mentally checked out and Dan has panicked.”
EastEnders star Jacqueline is said to have finally ‘had enough’ and called time on the relationshipCredit: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron
JACK Whitehall’s countryside wedding to Roxy Horner over the weekend may have appeared to be oozing class, but the comedian says he actually had a wardrobe disaster during the ceremony.
In fact, the dad-of-one, 37, says he was left with his “a** hanging out” at the end of the aisle.
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Jack Whitehall has revealed he suffered a wardrobe malfunction during his wedding to Roxy Horner, with his suit trousers splitting mid-ceremonyCredit: GettyThe groom began the day in a luxe Tom Ford suit but had to change later on due to the malfunctionCredit: Jon RowleyJack explained how he was bending down to pick up daughter Elsie when his suit split during the ceremony
Jack ripped his luxe Tom Ford suit when picking up their two-year-old daughter during the ceremony.
“I squatted down to pick up Elsie and my trousers split, my whole a** was hanging out,” he told Vogue.
Luckily, the comedian had a back-up suit and later changed into one by menswear brand Dunhill.
Meanwhile, his bride also donned two outfits during the day, but hers were both by choice.
The Georgian-style property is owned by Kate Middleton’s former boss, Jigsaw tycoon John Robinson.
Jack and Roxy shared the details of their big day with Vogue, explaining how Elsie was one of the model’s three flower girls.
They also had a whopping eight bridesmaids, with Jack’s brother, Barnaby, serving as Best Man.
After Jack predicted a “brutal” best man speech from his brother during a chat with The Sun earlier this year, due to his own ‘below the belt’ speech at his sibling’s nuptials, Barnaby didn’t hold back.
“He threw me under the bus, because that’s what I’d done to him,” confirmed Jack in his post-wedding chat.
Guests were asked to turn off their phones during the ceremony and were put on a social media blackout.
The newlywed pair are now headed to Venice for a stunning Italian honeymoon.
The couple tied the knot last weekend in a stunning countryside ceremonyCredit: anna_longford / InstagramThey were surrounded by friends, family and several famous faces for the lavish weekend of celebrationsCredit: Instagram/Roxyhorner
POP star Harry Styles and actress Zoe Kravitz are sleeping in separate beds during their stay in Britain.
The singer was snapped showing his American girlfriend the sights close to his North London home on Sunday.
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Harry Styles enjoyed a stroll with girlfriend Zoë Kravitz near his North London home – before the pair went their separate waysCredit: ErotemeHarry was seen dropping off Zoe at her London hotel before heading back to his Hampstead homeCredit: GettyGentleman Harry was seen arriving to pick Zoe up again the following morning.Credit: Alamy
But after grabbing a coffee and walking hand-in-hand, the pair split and went their separate ways.
Harry, 32, was spotted dropping off Zoe, 37, at her hotel in the capital at 3.30pm on Sunday before heading to his Hampstead pad.
He was then seen arriving to pick her up again yesterday morning.
An onlooker said: “Harry and Zoe might be spending time together by day but at night they’re sleeping apart.
“They were so loved-up in Hampstead, so it was odd the date ended with her going to a hotel and him heading home on his tod.
“He was a proper gent though and came and picked Zoe up for another date yesterday.”
Harry, whose new album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, went straight to No 1 when he released it last month, will be on tour in the coming weeks.
Harry is heading off on tour, but insiders say Zoe will visit him whenever she has time in her busy filming schedulesCredit: GettyThe Sun revealed the pair were dating in AugustCredit: Getty
The singer will then fly to South America for a run of shows before he plays 30 more in New York and then five concerts in Australia.
Insiders said Zoe, who is the daughter of rocker Lenny Kravitz, is busy with her filming commitments but that she would visit Harry when she could.
A source said: “Harry and Zoe spend as much time together as they can and they’re massively supportive of each other’s careers.
“She will be at shows when she can.
“Harry has made sure he’s got plenty of down dates in his schedule, too.”
Joe Lycett has revealed his 16-month-old son was rushed to hospital recently in a health scareCredit: YouTube/ Whats My Age Again PodcastThe comedian shares the little one with his partner Denise, with the couple keeping their family fiercely life privateCredit: Instagram
Joe’s girlfriend, whom he refers to as ‘Denise’ to keep her real name private, remains out of the limelight, with their relationship very under the radar.
” I got a real sense of, ‘I would take any pain that you have, a thousand times over. I would bulldozer through a nursery to save you. I would do whatever it takes,” explained Joe of the unwavering love he has for the baby boy.
He later referenced the hospital incident again, confirming that the youngster had to be assessed in A&E.
Talking about how the family had a parking debacle during the hospital trip, he explained: “So, the punisher was ill. I drove to A&E, Birmingham children’s hospital.
“Parked up, took a picture of the Ringo number but didn’t do it straight away, like, ‘Oh, I’ll just wait while my son was unwell’, I thought, ‘I’ll do it in there’.
“So, he was being assessed and I was paying for parking whilst he was being assessed, so I had one eye on him and one eye on this,” said Joe, who continued to explain that he ended up getting a parking ticket for not doing so in time.
Joe also gave an insight into family life and his decision to become a parent as he said: “I always said I didn’t think I’d have kids but if one happened then I’d have a really good go at it.
“But then, I think, being in a stable, loving relationship, suddenly I was like, ‘Oh it would be fun to have a go at this’.
“Once we started talking about it, it became an inevitability.”
There are no family snaps on his social media, with his son and partner not featured anywhere online in connection to Joe.
Explaining the reason behind this, Joe said: “For the punisher, it’s up to him if he wants to do that later and be in the public eye.
“Because there is an inherit risk in being in the public eye, being known, having your face known and all of that.
“And if I end up doing something appalling he can change his surname and no one knows who he is, essentially.
“And then with Denise she just has a job where she works with vulnerable people.
“So if people know that I’m with her then it might affect her work. And also she has no desire to be in it – it’s weird to do what we do. “
In the rare admission, Joe detailed family life and how it has changed him as a personCredit: YouTube/ Whats My Age Again PodcastDespite Joe’s outgoing nature and tendency to pull wild stunts, he explained that when it comes to family, he wants them to remain out of the limelightCredit: Rex
HE has long been known for his enthusiasm for so-called throuples.
Now David Haye‘s ex has spoken of the day he asked her to “bring your girlfriends” to his hotel room, where he was waiting in his boxer shorts.
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Model Zoe Gregory, 51, has now opened up about her time with the boxer David HayeCredit: John Chapple – The SunThe former heavyweight boxer, 45, has been accused of “sexism” by furious viewers after a controversial rant in front of his campmatesCredit: AFP
Model Zoe Gregory says the I’m A Celeb star seemed fascinated by her unconventional romance with Playboy boss Hugh Hefner, with whom she shared a bed along with six other women.
In an exclusive interview Zoe, 51, revealed: “He asked me what group sex is like and I said, ‘It works.’
“He seemed fascinated and very curious. He probably thought, OK I’ll have to give that a try one day. After I gave him my number, he asked me to visit him and he said: ‘Bring your girlfriends to the hotel too.’
“He was on a high after the boxing match and he probably thought, they all want to smash me. I was in awe of him so it didn’t put me off. He’s a smooth operator. I don’t remember exactly what he said, but he was charming and persuasive.
“He was very complimentary when I turned up to the hotel but I knew he just wanted to get in my pants.
“When I reached his hotel, I thought we would chill by the pool, but he said, ‘No come to the room, I’m still getting ready.’
“He opened the door in his boxer shorts and I wasn’t expecting that, but I wasn’t mad either. He literally grabbed me out the doorway and threw me on the bed so that was that.”
Zoe opened-up about her time with the boxer after he was slammed for his “sexist” comments while competing on the all-star version of I’m A Celeb in South Africa.
Referring to his long-term girlfriend Sian Osborne as having the personality of “a proper ugly bird,” he went on to claim that most good-looking women are “idiots” and that less attractive girls work harder on their personalities to win attention.
Singers Ashley Roberts and Sinitta were left shaking their heads while Corrie actress Beverley Callard later complained: “I’ve never heard anything so sexist in my life.”
Fashion model Sian, 33, defended him, saying in an exclusive interview: “I consider it a compliment.
“A big one. I’m fluent in David by now and my family find it hilarious.”
Miami-based Zoe, who cheated on Hefner with Haye, also backs him.
She explains: “I totally agree with him because everyone judges a book by its cover. People will look at me, blonde hair and big tits, and assume that I’m a bimbo.
“That’s because most blondes are bimbos, unfortunately. Blondes are very ditzy and that’s why they get that label. I’ve found myself saying the same things as David.
“Being around the girls at the Mansion, the ugly ones were always overcompensating with their personality. They would feel, I’m not that great looking so I’m going to have to do cartwheels to compete with the favourites.
Former Playboy bunny has backed Haye’s ‘ugly bird’ argumentCredit: AlamyDavid was involved in a rumoured throuple with singer Una Healy and model Sian OsborneCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
“When I go the gym, I see girls wearing next to nothing and they don’t have a body to be wearing that – or a face. They don’t even look like they work out but sometimes people go that extra mile to overcompensate, to fit in.
“I feel bad saying it, but it’s true. It’s the way society is and social media has made it even worse. You are always going to have girls that get bent out of shape by comments like David’s and they are usually the fat ugly ones.
“David has met enough women to be an authority on this. If this is his opinion based on all the women he’s met, I can’t say he’s wrong.
“But he is in a corner with the public and he’s got to take a beating. Everything he says, people are watching and listening and they will use it against him to make out he’s a bad person. But he’s really not a bad person.
“He’s an opinionated person and he’s got a right to his own opinion. David is known for talking his mind and having a crazy sex life and being open about it.
“I can’t fault him for being like that.”
Mum-of-one Zoe moved from London to Los Angeles in her early 20s to work as a model and erotic B movie actress. She was accompanied by her husband, DJ Chris Paul and their young son, who is now in his 30s.
But once offered the chance to live with Hefner at his £150m LA mansion – having met the magazine boss at one of his notorious parties – she decided the opportunity was too good to turn down.
HE’S SEXIST RELIC
By Julie Bindel
SOMETIMES a sexist is easy to spot.
Take the boxer David Haye who, while on I’m a Celebrity South Africa, described his girlfriend Sian Osborne as having “the personality of a proper ugly bird”.
His deeply offensive remarks, which also included saying “pretty girls’ ugly friends have got to work a bit harder”, go to show that he’s not only misogynistic, but stupid as well.
The deeply old-fashioned myth that women who are not conventionally attractive develop better personalities to compensate does nothing to explain why men lacking in looks do not do the same.
Haye genuinely disrespects women and I just hope no women will ever be fooled into thinking him a catch.
Men: don’t be like Haye. Never underestimate a woman.
She lived with Hef, who was then in his 70s and relying heavily on Viagra to perform in bed, from 2001 to 2004.
But still married to her first husband, she always living with Hef as a job rather than a romantic relationship and she walked out following a series of rows with his number one girlfriend Holly Madison.
In 2024, she published a memoir called From Britain to Bunny in which she detailed her “hot 15 minutes” with Haye, which she described as “crazy and electric.”
Looking back on that day, she recalls: “David did seem fascinated by Hef. He asked me lots of intimate questions about him.
“He said, ‘So you’ve got to sleep with him?’ I said, ‘Yes, but it’s more of a job for me.’
“He said, ‘That’s weird.’ Then he asked, ‘Can Hef still get it up?’ I said, ‘Yes, of course.’
“I told him what went on in the bedroom – the orgies and Hef’s harem of women – and he seemed impressed by that. He was very complimentary towards me – he told me I have both beauty and brains.”
Zoe, who now works in promotions, last bumped into Haye at a restaurant in Miami two years ago just before her book was released. He was with girlfriend Sian, who has allowed him to spend time with Saturdays’ singer Una Healy and DJ Mica Jova – relationships that have been described as ‘throuples.’
Zoe continued: “David and Sian were over for a boxing event and it turned out we had a mutual friend, a photographer.
“David was surprised to see me. He was like, ‘Oh!’ It was a bit awkward because I wasn’t sure if Sian knew about our history.
“David said, ‘You look really well.’ I said ‘Yes, you too.’ It was a flirty moment and it was funny. And I swear David looked exactly the same as I remembered him. He’s aged very well.
“I got to meet Sian and she’s lovely, sweet girl. When I first met her, she didn’t say much and wasn’t very outgoing. She just sat there.
“I introduced myself and was doing extra to make her feel comfortable and after a few minutes, she warmed up. I kept the conversation away from him because I didn’t know what she knew and the book hadn’t come out yet.
“I wouldn’t say, ‘Oh by the way I f****d your boyfriend.’ I would never have a conversation like that. I do think David has got used to women throwing themselves at him.
I told him, ‘You need to go for an older woman that doesn’t get intimidated by you and can put you in your place.’
“Because otherwise he is just going to walk all over a girl, because it’s his way or the highway. He’s got his cake and he’s eating it – and I love him for that.”
Zoe claims to have cheated on Hefner (seen together) with HayeCredit: AFPDavid Haye says his girlfriend Sian Osborne has an ‘ugly bird’ personalityCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
JENNIFER Aniston has shown support for her ex Justin Theroux after he welcomed a baby with his younger wife.
The actor, 54, and his other half Nicole Brydon Bloom, 32, became parents for the first time on Saturday with the arrival of their baby boy.
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Justin Theroux and his wife Nicole Brydon Bloom welcomed their first childCredit: GettyHe was supported by his ex Jennifer AnistonCredit: GettyJustin shared an adorable snap on InstagramCredit: Instagram/n.brydonbloom
The couple took to Instagram to share a black and white photo of the tot lying on his dad’s chest.
They captioned it: “He’s here. We are so in love.”
As hundreds of their fans flocked to like and comment on the post, one of the well-wishers was his ex-Jennifer, 57, who showed her subtle support by pressing like on it.
The Hollywood star didn’t comment but her like shows she’s happy for her ex as he celebrates this milestone moment in his life.
Pictures published by TMZ, showed Justin in a cream jacket and black bow tie kissing Nicole, who looked great in a backless white wedding dress.
The bride went barefoot on the sand and at one point was twirled around by smitten Justin.
The couple began dating in early 2023 but didn’t go official until December of that year.
They got engaged in Summer 2024 in Italy, while Justin was on the promo trail for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice at the Venice Film Festival.
The pair posed for pictures at the glitzy event and a huge diamond ring could be seen glistening on Nicole’s finger.
The actress is the daughter of late journalist David Bloom who died from a blood clot in 2003 while covering the Iraq war.
Justin and Jennifer first met in 2007, before beginning their relationship in 2011.
They married in 2015, announcing their split two years later and their subsequent divorce.
The couple got married last yearCredit: Getty
“This decision was mutual and lovingly made at the end of last year,” the two shared in a statement.
“We are two best friends who have decided to part ways as a couple, but look forward to continuing our cherished friendship.”
Justin eventually opened up to the New York Times about the divorce, saying, “The good news is that was probably the most — I’m choosing my words really carefully — it was kind of the most gentle separation, in that there was no animosity.
“Again, neither one of us is dead, neither one of us is looking to throw hatchets at each other…. It’s more like, it’s amicable.
“It’s boring, but, you know, we respected each other enough that it was as painless as it could be.”
He added: “It was heartbreaking, only in the sense that the friendship would not be the same, as far as just the day to day.
“But the friendship is shifting and changing, you know, so that part is something that we’re both very proud of.”
Jennifer and Justin got divorced in 2017Credit: Getty
ZACH Noble’s fans have been left horrified after they spotted a concerning detail in his sweet post with pregnant girlfriend Ava Hirons.
The Love Island star, 28, took to Instagram on Saturday to share a series of pictures of the pair on holiday.
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Zach Noble has left his fans horrified after posting pictures with his pregnant girlfriend Ava HironsCredit: InstagramFans were left worried about him smoking around pregnant AvaCredit: InstagramThe couple larked around in the sea while on holidayCredit: Instagram
The couple are seen posing up a storm on a boat as they went scuba diving in the blue water and kicked back in the sea for the loved-up snaps.
However, in two pictures, Zach was spotted puffing on a cigarette, which left his fans concerned, especially since Ava, 24, is pregnant with their first child.
One person commented: “Smoking around her is crazy.”
Another Instagram user expressed: “Ok Zacahriah. How are you so into fitness and smoking. Noo not when your about to go into fatherhood. Just NO.”
Somebody else warned: “Second hand smoke is a thing, be careful.”
Yet another said: “I can’t believe people smoke in this day and age! It’s not like the old days when people didn’t know how harmful it is. You’re going to be a dad c’mon set a good example.”’
While a fifth concerned fan added: “Please don’t smoke around your pregnant girlfriend and especially the newborn.
“Second hand smoke can increase the risk of SIDS massively. Perfect time to try quitting.”
The pair announced they’re expecting their first child together in February as he shared a scan picture on Instagram and penned: “Incoming summer ‘26.”
The two had previously dropped many telltale hints that suggested they had a baby on the way.
On December 18, Zach took to his Instagram stories revealing to fans that he had just received the “greatest news.”
He wrote: “Just found out the greatest news I think I’ve ever received. God must be real. Time to grind like never before.”
That same day Ava, who is daughter of This Morning star Caroline Hirons, took to her own page to repost an Instagram reel about pregnancy fitness training.
She then went on to upload one of her staple TikTok videos of her dancing where a baby bump could be seen peeking out underneath her hoodie.
They announced they were expecting back in February
In the following days, the pair also both followed a host of parenting accounts.
Earlier this week, Zach and Ava announced their baby’s gender with a carousel of recent pictures to tell fans the happy news.
The first photo saw a stripey baby grow, hat, tiny shoes and 3D ultrasound pictures laid out on a bed.
In another snap, the couple cuddled up and beamed in delight.
They were both wearing black but Ava had her hair tied back in a blue scarf…
And, you might have guessed it, Ava and Zach captioned the post: “It’s a boy.”
Elsewhere, the former basketball player was spotted kissing Ava’s growing bump.
Their relationship was confirmed in October after the pair were caught by a TikTok influencer while having a stroll in London.
They solidified their relationship further by moving in with each other last month, in anticipation for the birth of their child.
Zach and Ava revealed they’re having a boy earlier this weekCredit: Instagram
SUPERSTAR Cher was left “speechless” when she found out she had a secret granddaughter aged 15.
In an exclusive interview with The Sun on Sunday, the girl’s mum Kayti Edwards says she told the chart legend the bombshell news in an emotional phone call last year.
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Superstar Cher was ‘speechless’ when she found out she had a secret granddaughterCredit: GettyKayti with daughter Ever, 15Credit: Jeff Rayner/Coleman-Rayner
Ex-model Kayti had a brief romance with 79-year-old Cher’s second son Elijah Allman in 2010 which led to the birth of their daughter, Ever.
Kayti, who lives on a ranch in Joshua Tree, California, explained: “Cher got in touch with me last June and asked if it was true, so I had to confess.
“She said she had heard something about it from Elijah back in 2021, but didn’t know if it was just crazy talk.
She claimed he was “substantially unable to manage his own financial resources due to severe mental health issues”.
The pair later resolved the matter privately.
But in June last year, Elijah — who is Cher’s son from her second marriage to the late musician Gregg Allman — was hospitalised for several days after a second overdose.
Kayti explained: “He came back into my life just recently.
“I didn’t know anything about his state.
“But he asked me if he could come to Joshua Tree as he needed to get out of Hollywood.
“As soon as he stepped out of the car, I knew he wasn’t well.
“A few weeks later, he overdosed and was hospitalised, and this was when Cher got in touch.
“She wanted to know what had happened and then she asked me if it was true regarding Ever.
“That’s when I had to tell her the situation.”
Kayti, who owns a horse rescue centre, told how Cher invited her and Ever to her Malibu home last September.
“We went to the house and stayed the night,” she said.
“She was lovely and kind and we had dinner.
“Cher asked Ever if she wanted to see her closet and showed her a pair of jeans she had worn in concert.
“It was a cool experience for her.
“Cher was very childlike.
“They played in the pool and she spoke to Ever about school and asked her about boys.
Cher was wed to Gregg Allman from 1975-1979Credit: GettyElijah last summer, a few weeks after he went into hospitalCredit: London Entertainment for The U.S. Sun
“She was like a kid herself.”
The Believe hitmaker, who played a glamorous gran in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, has previously told how she longed to be a grandma.
On the 2018 press tour for Mamma Mia!, the singer said: “I don’t have any grandchildren.
“I wish I did, I really do.”
Kayti said Cher is still “processing the news” after the shock reveal, but she and Ever — who is a straight-A student — are building a relationship.
She went on: “Cher sent her a Christmas card and present.
“It was a Chrome Hearts hoodie.
“And then for her birthday, she sent her some money and Chrome Hearts sweats.
“She called her and they spoke on the phone.
“Cher is really trying.
“It’s an adjustment and I’m not pushing any relationship.
“It has to come naturally.
“Elijah and his wife always said Cher didn’t want to be a grandma and to keep Ever away, so I was nervous to introduce her, but it’s been nothing but a good experience.”
Kayti said Elijah wanted to be a part of Ever’s life, which is why he went to Joshua Tree.
She said: “He wanted to see her and have a relationship with her, but he wasn’t in any fit state.
“She thought he was just a family friend at that point.
“I had to shelter her from him and, when he gets better, he will appreciate that.
“Cher is also very protective of Ever and the family dynamic and she knows Elijah’s state and wants to protect that from her, too.
“He needs to get back to being the guy I once knew, and Cher agrees.
Elijah reportedly told cops he was a “prospective father”, which caused mass speculation online.
Days later, he was arrested again for allegedly breaking into a house.
He is currently in jail awaiting trial in New Hampshire.
Kayti and ex Elijah pose for a snap in a photo boothCredit: Jeff Rayner/Coleman-RaynerKayti Edwards with The Sun’s US editor Scarlet HowesCredit: Jeff Rayner/Coleman-Rayner
With her voice cracking, Kayti said: “Elijah did this.
“I’m only speaking about this now because I want this to be my story.
“I would have kept it under wraps.
“I have to say, Cher loves her son.
“He needs help and, regardless of what anyone says, she goes to any lengths to help him.”
Kayti, who is the step-granddaughter of Mary Poppins star Julie Andrews, said: “I know what it’s like to have a famous grandma and it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.
“I craved the ideal of grandma baking cookies in the kitchen with me, but it wasn’t like that.
“We had cooks and were raised by nannies.
“To talk to my grandma, I had to call her assistant.