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SARAH Beeny is revamping her failing dating app in a last-ditch attempt to turn around its fortunes.

She’s launching the “world’s first” video dating app – and is looking for singletons to find love in a bold new move.

Sarah might have the Midas touch when it comes to flogging houses, but didn’t have quite so much luck wielding Cupid’s bow and arrow.

The telly star and property guru runs a dating website called My Single Friend and it is heavily in debt.

Now she’s revealed that the site will be overhauled.

She said on Instagram: “I have to admit, I’m so excited because I’m going to relaunch My Single Friend as the world’s first video dating app and it’s coming next week and I can’t wait.

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“But as we are launching completely empty, I’m looking for the first 50 people who would like to be on the app when we launch, so if you have a single friend you’d like to pop on or are single yourself, send me a DM.”

The most recent figures show it didn’t make a penny in a year, plus singletons looking for love have been less than kind in online reviews of the firm.

Books posted on Companies House showed that for 2023 the firm had zero equity and it didn’t pay a penny in Corporation Tax, meaning it didn’t make enough cash on which to be taxed. It also owed £1.5m.

The firm was founded in 2004.

A review on Trustpilot read: “The matches they offer up have nothing to do with my search criteria, I suspect there aren’t many people signed up on my area. Customer service good though.”

Another person added: “Most profiles are inactive. Some profiles appear twice under different IDS The quality of the individuals is questionable… most guys over 50 look like bald spuds and send d**k pics.”

My Single Friend told would-be members: “Our clever two-way matching system can help you find your perfect match; our highly-rated and super-lovely customer service team is on-hand every day.

“Fall in love with love again. We can’t wait to help you take the first step.”

Household name Sarah — who beatbreast cancer in 2023 — shot to fame fronting Property Ladder in 2001 before going on to front a host of property shows on TV.

ACTOR Orlando Bloom is dating a Swiss model 21 years his junior.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star, 49, started seeing Luisa Laemmel, 28, last year after his split from singer Katy Perry.

Last week the couple enjoyed a mini-reak in Switzerland, along with Orlando’s pet dog, and the Brit is believed to have met some of Luisa’s pals and family.

They stayed in a luxury suite at the Dolder Grand in Zurich, where rooms cost up to £13,700 per night, as dad-of-two Orlando took part in a promotional event for Porsche.

They then spent the weekend at the five-star Bürgenstock on Lake Lucerne.

A source said: “Orlando and Luisa have been quietly seeing each other for several months.

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“They’ve become a proper little family unit and Orlando even flew his teacup poodle Biggie Smalls over for the trip. He is based in Los Angeles while she’s in New York, so they don’t get to see each other all the time. But they’re constantly in touch and there’s a real spark.”

The couple were first linked last month when they were seen leaving the Super Bowl arm-in-arm at Santa Clara, California.

Luisa has a degree in psychology and has worked for Calvin Klein, Maybelline and YSL Beauty.

Orlando and US pop star Katy, 41, split last year after nine years, and have a daughter Daisy, five.

Orlando also has a son, Flynn, 15, from his marriage to Australian model Miranda Kerr, 42.

A spokesperson for Luisa declined to comment, while reps for Orlando did not respond

LEONARDO DiCaprio has been romantically involved with some of the most beautiful women on the planet.

And his current girlfriend is no exception. Here’s everything you need to know about Italian supermodel Vittoria Ceretti.

Who is Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti?

Vittoria Ceretti was born in Brescia, in northern Italy, on June 7, 1998, making her 23 years younger than Leonardo DiCaprio.

The Italian model is one of the most sought-after figures in the fashion industry.

She first caught the fashion world’s attention as a teenager, going on to walk the runway for major brands including Chanel, Valentino, Louis Vuitton and Versace.

Vittoria has also appeared on dozens of Vogue covers in numerous countries all over the globe.

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Her relationship with Leo first made headlines in the summer of 2023, when they were spotted together in Santa Barbara.

Dates in Santa Barbara, Paris and Milan followed, and by November of the same year they were reportedly exclusive.

Speaking to Vogue France in March 2025, Vittoria said preserving a private life was “a luxury” she intended to hold onto.

She also opened up about how “annoying” being referred to as someone else’s partner can be.

Vittoria said: “As soon as you’re in a relationship with someone more famous, you become ‘so-and-so’s girlfriend. That can be extremely annoying.”

She has been welcomed into Leo’s inner circle, having met his mum Irmelin Indenbirken, with whom the actor is famously close.

Who else has Leonardo DiCaprio dated?

The Oscar-winning actor has been romantically linked to many beauties over the years, including:

• Bridget Hall (1994): Leo was briefly linked to the American model, who became one of the most recognisable faces of the early 1990s as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover star and Victoria’s Secret model.
• Naomi Campbell (1995): They were rumoured to be romantically involved in 1995, when Leo would have been 21.
• Kristen Zang (1996–1998): His first serious relationship was with the American model and actress.
• Gisele Bundchen (1999–2005): Leo spent five years with the Brazilian supermodel, who went on to marry NFL superstar Tom Brady in 2009, before the pair divorced in 2022.
• Bar Refaeli (2005–2011): For the best part of six years, he dated the Israeli model and television presenter.
• Blake Lively (2011): The Gossip Girl star and Leo enjoyed a brief five-month romance in 2011, before Blake went on to marry Ryan Reynolds later that same year.
• Erin Heatherton (2011–2012): He dated the American model and Victoria’s Secret Angel from Illinois for around a year.
• Toni Garrn (2013–2014 & 2017): Leo was involved with the German model and humanitarian activist twice.
• Kelly Rohrbach (2015–2016): He was linked to the American model and actress, who went on play CJ Parker in the 2017 Baywatch film alongside Dwayne Johnson.
• Nina Agdal (2016–2017): The actor dated Danish model and influencer Nina Agdal, who is now engaged to YouTube star Logan Paul.
• Camila Morrone (2017–2022): Leo was in a relationaship with the Argentine-American actress and model for five years.
• Gigi Hadid (2023): He was spotted getting cosy with Zayn Malik’s ex, but the romance was never confirmed.

ACTOR Warwick Davis’s mystery lover is a woman named Yvette who he has been dating for a year.

The star, whose wife Samantha died in 2024, ­affectionately referred to his new partner as “Sponge” in a speech last year.

Pals said American-born Yvette, who Warwick said had helped him “to laugh and to love again”, was his ­formal date when he received his OBE from Prince William at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

The Sun can reveal she also attended the Bafta Film Awards with the Harry Potter star, 56, at London’s Royal Festival Hall last month.

And they were also seen backstage together at a Madness concert in Cornwall last July.

A source told The Sun: ­“Warwick has been with Yvette for over a year now and they couldn’t be happier.

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“She has no interest in being a public figure and — although she has accompanied Warwick to events — Yvette does not court the limelight.

“Yvette is so proud of Warwick and loves to be by his side at events, but she will stand back and allow him to be in the ­spotlight.

“Yvette is close with his children and they have a lovely life together.

“All anyone wanted was to see Warwick happy and he has that with Yvette.”

Warwick revealed he had started dating again at the Bafta Film Awards in February last year.

After accepting the Bafta ­Fellowship on stage, he said: “Above all I’d like to dedicate and thank my wonderful wife Sammy, who died almost a year ago.

“Since then life has been pretty tough for me, but thanks to the support of our wonderful children Annabelle and Harrison, I’ve been able to continue working and engaging in life.

“A special mention too should go to Sponge, you know who you are.

“Thank you for showing me that life can still have meaning and helping me to laugh and to love again.”

This week at his investiture, Yvette was spotted in the background with his children while her partner spoke to William.

Warwick, who was born with a rare form of dwarfism called spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia ­congenita, was named in King Charles’ New Year Honours list.

He was praised for his work supporting people with dwarfism, co-founding the charity Little People UK in 2012 with Samantha.

Meanwhile, the Star Wars actor is to reprise his role as Professor Filius Flitwick in the upcoming Harry Potter TV spin-off.

Hannah and Simon took an ‘extreme day trip’ instead of having date night in the UK

A couple swapped their usual UK date night to fly to the French Alps for five hours of skiing and fondue. They claimed it could “easily be the same price” to go out for dinner and a show in London.

Hannah West, 39, and her husband, Simon, 52, wanted to see if an extreme day trip to the mountains was really possible. The couple, from Brighton, had an early 6am start in the airport but claim the trip was “totally worth it”.

The pair boarded a 6.10am flight from Gatwick Airport to Geneva in February, and despite the plane being delayed by an hour, they touched down in France by 10am. The content creators spent the afternoon skiing in La Clusaz before grabbing a fondue and flying back to the UK at 9.30pm.

They were back in time to kiss their kids goodnight. They added that, despite the trip setting them back £671.80, it could easily cost the same to go to London to see a show and have a nice dinner.

Hannah said: “We got in five hours of skiing which I think is how much most people would do in a day anyway. I feel like we got a really decent amount of skiing in. It was definitely worth it.

“You could easily have gone to London for the day and spent that if you went to watch a show and had dinner. The fact that we got to do that much skiing and it’s something we will never forget, I think it’s totally worth it.”

Hannah and Simon decided to challenge themselves to an extreme day trip after seeing others go on quick getaways. The mum-of-two said: “I’ve seen a lot of people doing them for city breaks, but I wanted to see if it was possible to do it for a ski trip.”

They spent £164.99 per person on return flights and determined to maximise their time on the snow, the couple hired a car for £59.18 straight from the airport and drove to the resort, allowing them to squeeze in five hours of skiing.

They arrived by midday, and after skiing, the couple still had time to get dinner and drinks. They spent £61 on a cheese fondue for two, dessert, one glass of wine and one cola. Hannah said: “The whole day felt magical and I felt like I was beaming the whole time. I couldn’t believe it was possible, the whole day I was on a high. It was the best date day.”

Their flight back to England was at 9.30pm. They managed to get back to their home in Brighton around 11.30pm, where their children – 11 and eight – were being babysat by their grandmother.

Hannah said: “This is such a great opportunity to have an amazing date day with your partner – to do something you both really love together and have a really special day you’re going to remember forever. It was exhausting, we were totally knackered.”

In total, the trip cost £671.80, which is £335.90 per person. While that may sound steep for a single day, Hannah argues it compares to a luxury day out in London.

She added that booking flights further in advance or travelling in a group would have reduced the cost. She said: “It’s not about replacing a week-long ski holiday, or am I suggesting this is something to do on a regular basis.

“But if you’re time-poor, or don’t have childcare for a week away, you can still have an amazing, special day together.” While she wouldn’t rush to repeat the adrenaline-fuelled day, she says she would do it again if the opportunity arose.

The couple took their trip in February 2025. Flight prices will likely be different now and will vary depending on the location people fly from, if trying to replicate a similar experience.

Cost breakdown (prices from February 2025):

• Parking: £31.68 at Gatwick Airport
• Flights: £164.99pp
• Car hire: £59.18
• Fuel: £14.63
• Tolls: £10.70
• Parking: £12.30
• Day pass skiing: £44.66pp
• Ski gear hire: £22.75 pp
• Food: £78.51
• Total: £671.80 (£335.90pp)