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Tom Jones has postponed two California concerts after coming down with a “bad case of the flu.”

Hours before he was expected to take the stage on Monday at the Greek Theatre, the Welsh crooner announced on Instagram that he was rescheduling his L.A. and San Diego concerts on doctor’s orders.

“I’ve had a great time these last few weeks, completing 20 shows and singing for wonderful audiences across the USA, but unexpectedly I’ve been hit with a bad case of the flu,” Jones wrote. “Following doctor’s advice, I unfortunately have to reschedule tonight’s show in Los Angeles and tomorrow’s show in San Diego.”

Monday’s Greek Theatre show will now happen on Nov. 4. His show at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park has been postponed until Nov. 3.

According to the Instagram statement, all tickets for the original shows will be honored for the new dates. Those who are unable to attend the rescheduled concerts are advised to request a refund through the original point of purchase.

The 86-year-old “It’s Not Unusual” singer is on the tail end of his “Come Gather Round Tour.” His San Francisco show on Nov. 1 was expected to be the finale, but the tour will now wrap in L.A. Jones is scheduled to perform next at Yaamava’ Theater on Thursday.

“I’m truly sorry for any inconvenience caused,” Jones said. “I look forward to seeing you all soon.”

OLIVIA Attwood has taken a swipe at her footballer ex Bradley Dack with a tongue-in-cheek new post.

The TV personality sparked engagement rumours with her new boyfriend Pete Wicks just last week, and has now dropped another hint that wedding bells are on the way.

Olivia and Pete have been dating since early this year, with the romance coming after she split from husband and partner of a decade Bradley Dack.

Now, Olivia has shared a new picture to Instagram which features a figure in a black cloak calling her – with the phrase: “Your ex the minute he sees you happy” written over the snap.

The swipe implies that Bradley may have gotten back in touch with Olivia after seeing her smitten with new man Pete.

Another snap in the post sees Olivia writing “Mrs Olivia Wicks” in a notepad – convincing fans that a wedding may not be as far off as they think.

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“Stop right now Mrs Olivia Wicks ❤️‍🔥,” commented one fan.

Another said: “MRS OLIVIA WICKS does have a good ring to it though”.

Last week, Olivia put on a stunning display as she took to the Pride Of Britain Awards.

At the bash, she was seen sporting a sizeable ring on her left hand.

This had many curious whether she and Pete – despite only being together around 6 months – were preparing to tie the knot.

In June, while appearing on Celebrity Gogglebox, Olivia revealed she would like to get married.

The star was joined by her mother Jennifer when the topic of marriage came up – and it appeared she has given it some thought.

Olivia jokingly said: “I’ve decided now I am going to get married a few times, or engaged, because I like the ring.”

The star ‘married’ ex Bradley Dack in a ceremony that was televised, but it was revealed this year the couple never actually signed on the dotted line to make things legally binding.

Olivia later admitted she was worried the footballer would take half of her money if they had officially wed.

Olivia told Cosmopolitan: ‘”My sister said to me, ‘If it was a man who was skeptical about their partner’s honesty, and they didn’t legally bind themselves to a person, everyone would be like, good for you, because she would’ve taken half your money’.

“I did the same thing and they wanted to burn me at the f****** stake. Where would I be now [if we had signed?]”.

A TV personality looked unrecognisable this week as he debuted a hilarious Halloween costume – but can you guess who it is?

This star got into character as Harry Potter’s Lord Voldemort for his costume and even used prosthetics to make it extra-realistic.

Dressed in a black cloak, the dad-of-one – who first rose to fame on a reality show – swapped his usual blonde hair for a bald head disguise.

While he used prosthetics to emulate Ralph Fiennes’ iconic character’s complexion and held a wand to complete the look.

This star could have been a kitten for Halloween, but opted for the Harry Potter character instead.

Have you guessed who it is yet?

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It’s Candy Kittens founder and former Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing!

Sharing a video to Instagram in costume, Jamie hilariously danced around his home in the costume – moving from the bedroom to the kitchen and even on an exercise bike as he got into the spooky spirit.

“Lord Voldemort has come to play…,” Jamie captioned his video.

Fans and friends found the costume hilarious, with Jamie’s former MIC co-star Tiffany Watson writing: “This is too good”.

A fan wrote: “how do you look more like voldemort than voldemort did 😭😭😭”.

“This is the best thing I’ve seen on the internet in a while,” said a second.

Jamie dressed up to film a special episode of his podcast NewlyParents, which he fronts alongside wife Sophie Habboo.

Co-host Sophie didn’t go quite as all out as Jamie did for the fancy dress special, simply drawing a scar on her forehead and donning glasses in a bid to be Harry Potter.

DENISE Van Outen, 52, has flaunted her endless pins in tiny hotpants and fishnet tights for a sizzling snap.

The broadcaster, looked stunning as she paired the look with a cream faux‑fur jacket and chunky black boots – in her latest Instagram story.

Mum of one Denise styled her blonde shoulder-length hair poker straight as she appeared at HOUSE V INDIE with her old friend Johnny Vaughan.

Earlier this month, the screen star – who recently told how she feels sexier in a bikini in her Fifties than she did when she was younger – sizzled in a daring bondage style dress.

Denise uploaded a mirror selfie showing her black attire – complete with a studded cut-out panel top and a ruffle skirt.

Meanwhile, Denise recently told The Sun how she oozes confidence in sexy outfits – including her bikinis.

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She said: “When I was younger, I’d have thought by the time I’m in my fifties I wouldn’t wear a bikini any more, and would opt for a one-piece.

“But actually, I love seeing women in mid-life rocking bikinis — because why shouldn’t we?

“I’m 52 and when I put my bikini on I feel really good. I’m surprised because I always thought that as I got older, I’d want to cover up more, but actually I’ve grown in confidence.

“We care less what people think, and just want to look and feel good”.

Denise recently released her new single, Just Another Day, which came after a summer of her DJ gigs.

She is also booked to DJ at the upcoming wedding reception of Towie’s Joe Blackman and Junaid Ahmed.

DAVID Beckham has showed off his ripped torso in a shirtless snap from New York City – and made a subtle nod to his estranged son Brooklyn.

Brooklyn let loose on his family in a scathing social media post in January, with things remaining tense ever since.

David shared the stunning snap on Instagram, which showed him standing topless on a NYC balcony with his morning coffee.

In later posts, he revealed he was having dinner in Brooklyn — the place his son was named after.

This appeared to be a subtle nod to Brooklyn as his mum Victoria discovered she was pregnant there with him.

Brooklyn said at the start of the year that he did “not want to reconcile” with his family, and accused his parents of “controlling” the narrative.

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His initial statement read: “I have been silent for years and made every effort to keep these matters private.

“Unfortunately my parents and their team have continued to go to the press, leaving me with no choice but to speak for myself and tell the truth about only some of the lies that have been printed.

“I do not want to reconcile with my family. I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life.”

He then went on to recall the night of his wedding and how his mother danced in an “inappropriate way”.

Brooklyn also sent his parents David and Victoria a legal notice warning they can now contact him only via lawyers.

The extraordinary “desist” letter also instructed them not to “tag” him on social media.

Things then led to Brooklyn snubbing his father’s Hollywood star unveiling in June.

Just this month, Brooklyn let his shirt do the talking as he ramped up his family feud once more.

The telling ­message on Brooklyn’s top read: “It’s not clocking to you.” 

It refers to pop star Justin Bieber’s 2025 paparazzi meltdown, when he complained: “It’s not clocking to you I’m standing on business.” 

The singer meant photographers were not understanding he was busy and wanted to be left alone. 

RHIAN Sugden looked utterly sensational in her latest Instagram snaps, combining sexiness and sequins.

The former glamour model, 40, stripped down to a barely-there set of purple lingerie and posed up a storm for the camera.

Rhian looked over her shoulder in the set, which featured hot pink straps and a thong-style panty.

Her brunette hair fell beautifully down her back in soft waves, with her face framing pieces drawing attention to her pink pout.

The star finished the look off with a sparkly silver sequin bolero shrugged off down to her elbows.

Fans of Rhian’s gushed all about her beauty in the post’s comments section.

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One user said in utter awe: “Just wow”.

A second shared: “Absolutely gorgeous.”

Meanwhile a third added: “What a stunner.”

The post comes shortly after Rhian opened up about her marriage being under strain, admitting that she sleeps in a separate bed to her husband.

Speaking on the Private Parts podcast, Rhian explained: “The thing that’s changed our marriage is having [a] child.

“Like, we’re like strangers at the minute. It’s hard. Even when we go on holiday, we’re not really getting much time alone.

“George just didn’t sleep as a baby, and I was like, I can’t do this. Just get him in bed.

“So we’ve just bought him a double bed and now I’m in George’s bedroom.”

Rhian and Oliver began dating in 2013 and tied the knot in Turkey in 2018.

They welcomed their son George together back in 2024 after a five-year long journey with IVF.

SCARLETTE Douglas has revealed she’s expecting her first child with her fitness instructor fiancé Kyle Murray.

The A Place In The Sun host, 39, took to Instagram on Sunday afternoon to share the sweet news – alongside a picture of her blossoming bump.

The TV personality – who froze her eggs back in 2024 – shared a snap of herself and Kyle in front of a balloon arch and teddy bear display which read: ‘We can Bearly wait’.

In the snap, Scarlette donned a crop top to show off her bump, which Kyle cradled from behind.

Scarlette wrote underneath the post: “The exciting news is finally here!

“We’re over the moon to announce… We’re having a baby!!!!!!”

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The star’s celeb pals flocked to the comments to share their congratulations – with Frankie Essex writing: “Yayyyyyyuuu love it!! Congratulations ❤️❤️❤️❤️”.

Scarlette did not share in the post how far along in the pregnancy she is, or whether the couple know the gender of their little one.

The TV star met her boyfriend in May last year, with Scarlette attending one of his fitness classes.

In March this year, Kyle popped the question and the pair are now engaged.

The expectant parents attended The Baby Show – a parenting exhibition – in London on Friday.

Snaps show the duo testing out prams and cots as they got their practice in ahead of the baby’s arrival.

TWO of Britain’s best-known comedians’ on-off romance appears to have come to an end — despite previously insisting they were together for good.

Shaparak Khorsandi, formerly known professionally as Shappi, has set tongues wagging after revealing she’s been trying her luck on dating apps, suggesting her relationship with fellow comic Mark Steel is over.

But it seems the world of online romance has been anything but a barrel of laughs for the stand-up star, who admitted she’d already thrown in the towel.

Sharing a candid Instagram video about her dating disasters, she wrote: “I have come off the site because I really didn’t like who I was on it. I never thought I would hate someone for wanting ‘travel tips for Japan’”

She added the hashtags #midlifedating, #onlinedatingfail and #datingapps — but it wasn’t long before eagle-eyed followers noticed something rather surprising.

One asked: “I thought you were already in a relationship, Shappi……” Another questioned: “I thought you were with Mark Steel?”

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The apparent split is particularly surprising given Mark’s declaration last year that the couple had finally cracked the secret to lasting love after years of breaking up and making up.

The former I’m A Celeb star, who was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2023, previously revealed his devastating health battle had brought them back together after a period apart.

Speaking to The Guardian in February 2025, Mark said: “We were no good not being together,” before insisting things were going “great” between them.

He added: “It’s lovely. You can never say with these things, but… I think it’s permanent now.”

Their rollercoaster romance also featured in his 2025 memoir, The Leopard in My House: One Man’s Adventures in Cancerland, which documented his gruelling cancer treatment and their reconciliation.

And things certainly appeared rosy in October 2024, when Shaparak shared an Instagram video showing Mark waiting at home as she returned from touring, giving fans a glimpse into their domestic bliss.

The pair had been romantically linked since at least 2022, with Shaparak previously referring to Mark as her boyfriend, but her latest dating-app confession suggests their happy ending may have been short-lived.

The Sun has approached representatives for both stars for comment.

CRUZ Beckham has had tongues wagging after posting then DELETING a very saucy snap of him with girlfriend Jackie Apostel as he wished her a Happy Birthday online.

The 21-year-old rocker took to Instagram to share a slew of loved-up pics of him with his stunning DJ partner, 30, in tribute to her special day – but it was the very last image that has courted comments.

In the suggestive snap, that’s since been edited out, the couple are seen together on a yacht, with Jackie bent down and squeezing her boyfriend’s buns with her head near his crotch.

Cruz’s head is cut off in the photo, as he holds a glass of milk in his hands.

The pic in question was the last to be shared in a carousel online, but eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot the snap before it’s removal.

“THE LAST ONE,” wrote one with a laughing face and fire emoji, while a fellow follower commented: “Bro, the last picture.”

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Cruz began his post with a smitten snap of the couple locking lips, with another showing them embrace as he scoops a bikini-clad Jackie up into his arms.

Another cheeky snap shows the two posing for a mirror selfie, with the musician grabbing a handful of her cleavage.

“Happy Birthday my love. you have no idea how much i love you,” read the post caption.

Cruz wasn’t the only Beckham family member to send well wishes to Jackie on her birthday.

Little sister Harper, 15, took to her Instagram Stories to pay tribute to her brother’s girlfriend.

“Happy birthday @jackie.apostel !!! I love you so so much and thank you for alwaysss being there for me, you are the sweetest and kindest person I know.

“You deserve to have the best day ever, I hope all of your wishes come true.

“To many more cakes and candles,” she concluded alongside another snap of the two.

The son of David and Victoria Beckham has been dating German-Brazilian singer-songwriter and producer Jackie, 30, since 2024.

Jackie previously revealed they met when their managers put them in a studio to write songs together.

The model said their work turned into a friendship before it became anything romantic and that she was Cruz’s “biggest fan forever”.

GARETH Gates has shared a rare photo of his stunning teenage daughter Missy as he proudly revealed she has passed her driving test.

The Pop Idol star, 41, took to Instagram to celebrate the milestone, sharing a picture of his 17-year-old daughter holding up her practical driving test pass certificate.

Alongside the snap, Gareth wrote: “My beautiful (not so little) princess passed her driving test today. Well done @missygates_x Daddy is super proud of you”

The singer, who usually keeps his daughter out of the spotlight, added: “How do I have a daughter that’s 17 and can drive?!”

He also shared a second picture of the pair posing together beside a swimming pool at sunset, with Gareth wearing a white shirt and shorts while Missy opted for a grey top and flowing white skirt.

Fans were quick to congratulate the teenager, with one commenting: “Well done missy”

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Another follower recalled meeting Missy as a baby, writing: “I remember the day she was born- I was at your Joseph and the amazing technicolour dream coat show! Congratulated you backstage”

The latest milestone comes just six months after Gareth shared another rare photo of Missy to celebrate her 17th birthday in April.

At the time, he joked: “I must, however, warn the good British public that Missy moo now has wheels so watch out!”

Gareth shares his only daughter with ex-wife Suzanne Mole and has previously spoken about her hopes of following in his footsteps with a career in music.

He revealed that Missy is a talented singer and dancer, explaining: “She’s got a great voice. She’s a great dancer. The more that she gets to be in and around that music world, the more that she learns.”

The singer shot to fame in 2002 when he finished runner-up to Will Young on the first series of Pop Idol, before going on to enjoy a successful music and theatre career.

He is now in a relationship with West End performer Allana Taylor and has been touring the UK with his Boyband in the Buff show.

CHRONICLES of Narnia star Ben Barnes has tied the knot with partner Aubrey Cleland.

Ben, 45, played the role of Prince Caspian in the titular 2008 film as well as 2010’s Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

Taking to Instagram, the actor confirmed he and American Idol alum Aubrey Cleland, 33, have wed.

Paying tribute to his bride, Ben penned: “We got married!

“In a world of 8 billion people, it is extraordinary to find someone who feels like your person, someone who matches your sense of humour, curiosity and humanity — with whom you can be effortlessly yourself, feel understood, valued and loved for everything that you are.

“And, speaking for the first time as a proud husband: I married a woman of such rare grace, kindness and beauty, who somehow makes the world feel both bigger and more like home, who finds wonder, joy and laughter in things that might have passed me by, and who makes the ordinary feel momentous.

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“We are so happy and so excited for everything to come.

“Ben & Aubrey.”

Friends and fans soon flocked to the comments section to share their congratulations.

Actress Katherine McNamara wrote: “CONGRATULATIONS!!!”

EastEnders star Robert Kazinsky added: “My best mate got his fairytale!”

Katherine Heigl penned: “Oh my lord!!! Congratulations my old friend I am so so so thrilled and happy for you!!”

A fan shared: “Congrats Ben and Aubrey! Wishing you both so much love and happiness.”

Another remarked: “Could not be happier for you both! You both look absolutely radiant and stunning!!!”

A third chimed in: “Congratulations. Wishing you both a world full of happiness and luck. And a life together filled with love, laughter and creativity!”

A fourth said: “I’m in absolute tears!!! I have NEVER been happier.

“Congratulations you absolutely gorgeous humans!!

“May this next chapter be everything you both ever wished for!!”

A MAJOR A-list celebrity put on a disguise and turned up at Pacific Park to mingle with an unsuspecting crowd at the fairground.

The star is known for her long blonde tresses and huge personality – so would you still have known that it was her?

Sydney Sweeney dressed down in a white graphic t-shirt and denim skirt for the day out with her friend Jayde.

She kept her identity on the down-low by covering her hair up with a brunette wig that only just fell to her shoulders.

The star finished the look off with a pair of chic sunglasses and a white set of nails.

Sydney shared a series of snaps from the day out to her Instagram page after, showing her and Jayde having fun on a ferris wheel and in the arcades.

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Penned in the post’s caption, Sydney said: “when ur bestie shows up and says “here put this wig on””.

Fans loved the photos and how Sydney was able to have so much fun without being noticed.

One user said in the post’s comments section: “Great idea!!! This is what best friends are for.”

A second shared: “A couple of small town sisters on their big California vacation.”

A third added: “I didn’t even recognise her.”

The post comes shortly after Sydney has been slammed for posing naked in adverts for sports prediction platform, Novig.

In Syd’s latest Novig video, she posed topless with a pair of American footballs pressed to her chest and said: “There are grown men making spreadsheets to bet on what colour underwear I’m wearing. I mean, I’m flattered.”

The star also posed naked with balls, bats and racquets and said: “Think you know sport? Prove it.”

Critics are said to include models Kendall Jenner — half sister of Kim Kardashian — and Hailey Bieber, the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin and married to superstar singer Justin.

BROOKLYN Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz puckered up in Paris after the Beckham’s family feud clouded over Paris Fashion Week.

The loved-up duo were over in France enjoying the much-anticipated fashion event, but also appeared to be making the most out of their trip.

In a series of snaps posted to Brooklyn’s Instagram page, he and Nicola are sharing an incredibly romantic smooch.

Nicola’s arms are wrapped around Brooklyn’s neck as she leans in for the kiss.

All the while, the Eiffel Tower cinematically glitters behind them in the dark.

Other snaps show Brooklyn feasting on an enormous pain au chocolat, delving in a plate of escargot, and Nicola flashing her huge wedding ring.

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One word and a little kiss fill the post’s caption, simply reading: “paris x”.

The photo dump follows the Beckham’s family feud rumbling again during Paris Fashion Week.

Brooklyn sensationally cut contact with his family after dropping a bombshell statement back in January.

The statement called his family “performative” and he forbade them from posting about him or interacting with him on social media.

Brooklyn’s father David Beckham appears to have been trying to extend olive branches by “liking” his posts from PFW.

He appeared to clap back at his dad by walking out wearing a short with the words “it’s not clocking to you” on it from Justin Bieber‘s clothing label Skylrk.

It’s another way saying “you’re not understanding”, in reference to the breached social media contact rule.

Meanwhile Brooklyn hasn’t been liking any posts back, and swerved seeing his mother Victoria Beckham while she was in France to showcase some of her new clothing at a PFW event.

Tobey Maguire closed off one chapter of his love life by helping ex-wife Jennifer Meyer enter a new one.

The “Babylon” and “Spider-Man” star, 51, officiated Meyer’s marriage to music executive Geoff Ogunlesi at the Four Season Resort Lanai in Hawaii over the weekend, according to photos published Sunday by TMZ. Maguire can be seen pronouncing Ogunlesi and jewelry designer Meyer, 49, husband and wife as the newlyweds share a kiss in a photo from the luxury golf course wedding. Other photos published by TMZ show Amazon’s billionaire owner Jeff Bezos and wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos and Leonardo Di Caprio were among the guests present for the ceremony.

Maguire and Meyer’s meaningful reunion came more than a week after they finally settled their divorce. The former spouses, who share two teenage children, officially terminated their marriage on Oct. 1, according to court documents filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The exes married in 2007 and announced their separation in 2016.

Meyer and Ogunlesi reportedly began their romance in the summer of 2023 and made their relationship red-carpet official at the Baby2Baby Gala later that fall. They got engaged in August 2024 and in December 2025, Meyer announced she was expecting her third child. The pair welcomed their first child together, a baby girl in June.

The designer has since shared scenes from her latest chapter of motherhood on Instagram, posting photos of herself cradling her daughter, taking the baby out on the town and spending time with her loved ones, including her daughter with Maguire and her now-husband.

“Last few months…. 10000000000/10,” she captioned an Instagram carousel of photos in August.

CHLOE Ferry has opened up about her plans to start a family with her property developer boyfriend.

The reality star, 31, who has previously revealed she would like 10 children, went Instagram official with Alex Swinney in September last year.

Since then, Chloe has loved sharing an insight into her relationship on Instagram.

And during a recent Q&A on the social media platform, she’s hinted that she’s ready to become a mum.

One fan asked her: “Are you going to plan to have kids soon?”

Chloe replied: “I have a date in mind when I would love to have babies, but it could happen any time as I’m not anything.”

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Earlier this year, Chloe gushed over her ‘soulmate’ boyfriend as she opened up about marriage, kids and if he would join the Geordie Shore cast.

Talking to The Sun, Chloe said of Alex: “He is definitely, definitely the person that I want to be with for the rest of my life. I’ve never felt like this ever about someone.

“I thought that I knew what love was before but this is like true love.

“I know it’s a bit cringe to say true love but I just know that this is 100% my person. I’ve planned my full life with this person and I’ve never done that with anyone.”

Chloe added that she is moving in with her beau and would “love” to get married and have children one day.

Back in May Chloe sparked speculation that she had a secret wedding after her boyfriend called her his ‘wife’ in a sweet gesture.

In a snap Chloe was seen holding up a brown envelope.

Scrawled on the back of the envelope were the words: “I [heart] you my wife.”

Chloe wrote over the top of the photo, sharing: “Woke up to this today,” followed by three emojis: a love heart and a teary-eyed face.

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Cromore Retreat in Northern Ireland’s Portstewart has just opened a series of the kind of bubble domes that have been setting Instagram and TikTok alight this year

If you’ve been on Instagram or TikTok this past year and your algorithm has a travel slant, there’s a very good chance you’ve seen the bubble tents.

There are countless wanderlusty clips of people twirling around in large inflatable dome tents that look as if they’ve been blown out by a giant with an oversized pot of bubbles. They are striking, beautiful structures, standing three or four metres high, often on top of rolling hills or in the middle of woodland.

But to my eyes, there is also something a little insubstantial, let alone gimmicky, about the translucent tents that had left me wondering if they were more Temu yurt than Glastonbury tipi. So when I visited Portstewart in Northern Ireland at the beginning of this week, and was given the opportunity to stay in a bubble of my own, I was intrigued and a little skeptical.

The bubbles in question are set up on the grounds of the Cromore House, built by the town’s founder John Cromie back in 1776. From the outside at least, the considerable property appears to be empty today, having recently ceased operating as a care home. If anything, the lack of movement at the grand house was a benefit. For the duration of my trip, I didn’t see a soul, which left me feeling cut off from the world in exactly the right way.

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The outside

With the lockbox keys, I let myself into a private, wood-fenced area with trees lining the perimeter and a dome in the centre. “Won’t they see you naked?” my wife had asked when I explained that the accommodation walls were completely see-through. Happily, ‘they’ may as well not have existed, so private and snugly tucked away are the bubbles.

The location is perfect. A 40-minute walk out through the woods takes you to the highly rated Portstewart Arms, where perfect pints of Guinness go for £5, or you can stay on-site and enjoy a steam in the communal sauna.

The inside

Inside the bubbles is where the action really is. On a brisk October day, I was relieved to find the dome warmed to a very snug 22 °C thanks to a ground-source heat pump. My particular accommodation, the McDonnell Suite (named after a former estate owner), consisted of three domes squashed together.

One is occupied by the shower and toilet, which are wisely hidden from the rest of the dome by a partition wall and from the outside world by some tastefully opaque section of dome. It comes complete with an information-rich smart tablet and a high-tech touchscreen mirror.

The central bubble stands in for the living room. A low coffee table sits between two armchairs, a comfortable spot for reading. There’s also a tea and coffee area with a Nespresso machine and a fridge stocked with a breakfast hamper from Chestnutt’s Farm in Portrush. As in Covid, there is a joy in the isolation that comes with bubbles. Instead of trooping over to a breakfast buffet, Cromore Retreat guests are given everything they need for a solitary and delicious start to the day: soda bread, strawberry jam, granola, absurdly creamy butter, and a little bottle of particularly thick milk.

Hungry after an afternoon’s surfing, I ripped this open a good 14 hours early and tucked in, in the third and final wing, the bedroom. Here you will find a wide four-posted bed with curtains around the side but no roof, allowing you to wall yourself in and watch the stars twinkling through the tree canopy above.

At the end of the bed is a large standalone tub in which I ate my way through the breakfast box while enjoying a long, needlessly indulgent soak.

The final feature, and arguably the stand-out, is the private hot tub that sits outside the dome. To my shame, I did not bubble in it, forgoing the ultimate indulgence of a solo jacuzzi on a Monday evening in favour of a second bath and then a quite flawless night’s sleep.

The verdict

I was entirely wrong. There is nothing gimmicky or insubstantial about these see-through domes. They are pure, indulgent, slightly silly fun, right until you check out and step into the bubble-bursting Northern Irish drizzle.

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HELEN Flanagan looked stunning in a thigh-skimming shirt and corset as she rocked her racy look at The Soho House Party.

The star looked sensational in her latest Instagram post as she matched her saucy outfit with leather boots and her blonde locks down.

In one snap, Helen fixed her gaze on the camera as she showed off her striking corset look.

Wearing glam makeup, she later posed in a cap on the dance floor, while another shot captured her sitting in a bathroom washed in red light.

Another showed her perched on a car, giggling and laughing, while a further shot captured her tucking into a meal during her night out.

This is Helen’s third sexy corset look within a few days, following a grey busty style she showed off recently.

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Helen also showed off a sexy corset look in black and red with lace detailing recently.

The new sexy snaps come only a matter of weeks after Helen joked that she’s going to be left selling her knickers to pay for solicitors fees.

The Sun recently revealed how the Corrie favourite has had some financial concerns.

This came after the father of her kids, ex Scott Sinclair, 37, recently sold their family home, forcing her to downsize.

In an Instagram post, Helen shared a cheeky video where she quipped that she was going to flog her underwear for cash.

The short clip showed Helen, who is known for her sexy lingerie pictures, shimmying out of her knickers from underneath a long dress, before swinging them in the air.

In the next shot, the actress headed into the Post Office where she purchased an envelope.

The saucy star was then seen leaving the shop empty handed, implying she had posted her knickers to a fan.

TOWIE star Lauren Goodger nearly revealed more than she intended in her latest Instagram story.

The TV personality stripped naked for a massage, which she filmed for social media.

Covered in just a towel, Lauren, 40, was seen adjusting her position to get comfy for the session – but not without risking a busty flash to the camera as she moved around on her front.

All was well, however, as Lauren managed to spare her blushes by grabbing hold of her towel and pulling it over her chest.

The reality star was undergoing a wood massage and lymphatic drainage, as detailed in a second video.

In it, the therapist was seen rubbing Lauren all over with oils, before taking to her body with various wooden instruments,

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Known as wood therapy, Lauren’s body was kneaded and rolled with the instruments, helping to boost her blood circulation.

The therapy is also used to break down fat deposits and temporarily smooth the appearance of cellulite.

Lauren then treated herself to a strawberry glow tan to round off her spa day.

Earlier in the week, Lauren put on an equally eye-popping display when she hit the gym for a pilates class.

She snapped a selfie in the studio mirror wearing a very low-cut top before working up a sweat during the class.

Lauren first rose to fame in 2010 as one of Towie’s original cast members and was in a relationship with Mark Wright, before quitting the show in 2012, making brief returns, then rejoining as a full-time cast member in 2024.

STACEY Solomon has unveiled her new-look bathroom – and admitted the colour choice could prove divisive.

The TV star – who has recently uprooted her brood from their famed house Pickle Cottage and moved to a new £2m property – shared photos on Instagram of the room, decked out in orange and grey tones.

Stacey proudly captioned the snap: “The Orange Bathroom – I’m ready for people to hate this!”

The mum-of-five, who also shares a step-son with partner Joe Swash, went on: “Honestly I love it so so much… as soon as I saw this tangerine bath set I fell in love with it.

“I just couldn’t throw it away it was so pretty.

“I have plenty of rooms to be neutral in but this is the boys upstairs bathroom and they LOVE this colour so I got to have so much fun in here bringing colour back to life.

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“This room now just makes me happy as soon as I open the door.

“It’s so bright and cheerful!”

Stacey admitted there are “a few snagging bits to do I think I need to add some more bits and bobs but here she is”.

Ticking the room off the list, she finished: “One room done! Wahoo!”

Despite expecting fan backlash, the comments underneath the post were overwhelmingly positive.

“This is incredible,” ITV News‘ Paul Brand gushed, as another fan wrote that it was “nice to see something with a bit of personality as opposed to neutrals and greys that have engulfed the past decade!”

Another remarked, “Abso-loo-tely gorgeous! Totally love it,” as someone else penned: “Oh wow you’ve really smashed that. Looks amazing, great vision that a lot of people wouldn’t have thought of!”

One fan commented that it looked like a “Sindy dream house from the 70s”, as another pointed out the u-bend on the toilet still needed painting.

“I love love it! But stace the white pipe at the back of the loo can we spray paint this? It’s making my eye twitch!” they griped.

Stacey proved that the transformation was quite something, as she shared before snaps of the room, which featured dreary brown tiles and carpet and dull fixtures and fittings.

For the new room, the TV star has installed an orange bath, toilet and sink, with matching accessories, and added light grey tiles and white paint to the walls.

The taps and shower fixtures have been fitted in a brushed bronze, and orange stripes have been painted on the walls – with a “Get Naked” bath mat to complete the quirky look.

Actor Chad Lowe returned to Instagram on Thursday for the first time following the Sept. 29 death of his 13-year-old daughter Fiona.

The actor shared a spiritual message from author and psychologist Gerry Hussey through Instagram Stories.

“When you ask yourself the deeper, bigger questions,” Hussey said on Olivia Hunt’s podcast “On Healing” after being asked about God, “and you move beyond the human existence — as through meditation or something — as you experience transcendental experience, [you find] we are connected to everything that is.

“And there’s nothing there, but peace and love,” he continued. “When we die. Where do we go? We return to a state of peace and love.”

Fiona’s manner of death was ruled a suicide by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner in a report released Oct. 2. She died in a hospital.

“We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona,” Lowe, the Emmy-winning star of “Life Goes On,” and his family said in a Sept. 29 statement announcing Fiona’s death.

Fiona was the second of Lowe and his wife Kim Painter’s three daughters. The couple also shares Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10.

Mabel shared an emotional post about her sister on Oct. 3.

“I love you so much fiona,” Mabel wrote in a post containing photos of the sisters. “i wish your short time here was easier and i hope your mind is at ease now. I will honor you forever and keep your memory alive. I love you, i hope you knew just how much.”

Lowe is the brother of “St. Elmo’s Fire” actor Rob Lowe, whose youngest son paid tribute to his late cousin after her death. He posted Emily Dickinson’s poem “Hope Is the Thing With Feathers,” according to an Oct. 5 Page Six report.

“HOPE is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words, and never stops at all,” John Owen Lowe shared in an Instagram Stories post. “And sweetest in the gale is heard; and sore must be the storm that could abash the little bird that kept so many warm.”

Chad and Rob’s father, Chuck, shared a photo of his granddaughter on Instagram after her death was announced, per People, with the caption, “Rest in peace sweet Fiona.”

DAN Osborne has shared a vulnerable post about ‘finding peace’ seven months on from splitting with his wife Jacqueline Jossa.

The TOWIE star and his EastEnders actress lady called time on their romance back in March after being together for 13 years.

Taking to Instagram to reflect, Dan penned an emotional statement in the caption of a simple black and white selfie.

The caption began: “Sometimes you just need to get away from everything. Take time to think, reflect & reset.

“Not everyone will understand the way you deal with things, the decisions you make or what you need to find your peace. And that’s okay. You don’t need everyone to understand your journey or agree with how you choose to walk it.”

Dan then encouraged his followers to continue to pursue happiness, and grow along the way through all the lessons life throws at them.

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He continued: “Do what makes you happy, what helps your mind, what gives you peace and what helps you grow. Never feel guilty for taking time for yourself.

“Life is about learning, reflecting, making mistakes, growing through them and constantly working towards becoming a better version of yourself.

The reality TV star signed the post off by sharing a revelation: “Sometimes the biggest growth happens when you step away from the noise and learn to be at peace with yourself.”

The post comes less than two weeks after Dan sparked concern sharing how he’s been struggling with a ‘war in his head’.

Dan further captioned the post by writing: “Can’t wait for the day I wake up with this feeling,” and added a worried laughing emoji and prayer hands.

Jac and Dan met at an awards ceremony in 2013 and tied the knot at a Cheshire manor house in 2017.

They are parents to daughters, Ella, 11, and Mia, eight, and Dan also has an 11-year-old son with his ex, Megan Tomlin.

The Sun then recently revealed that Dan was moving on with fitness model Etila Santiago, 33, after he made a secret trip to Miami to visit her after a holiday romance in May.

The Sun On Sunday revealed that Dan grew close to the  Brazilian bikini model after bonding with her over fitness and their mutual support of Arsenal — and vowed to see her again soon.

VOGUE Williams has clapped back at people mum-shaming her after she was accused of ‘breaking maternity laws’.

The Irish presenter welcomed her son Remy Valentine last month and has since returned to some of her work commitments, including co-hosting both of her podcasts.

Chatting with comedian and Celebrity Traitors star Joanne McNally on this week’s episode of My Therapist Ghosted Me, Vogue‘s little one made an appearance.

Joanne said: “There’s the baby. Look at the baby. Forgot about him.”

Vogue then revealed that a fan accused her of breaking a maternity law by being out with her baby so soon, and clapped back at them with a healthy dose of sarcasm.

The star said: “Someone left a comment on my and Amber’s pod and they were like “a mother should not be out with their baby at all from a month old” blah blah blah. Like going on this rant about there’s a maternity law.

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“I was like, there’s no maternity law! And then I was like, hang on a second, I’m quite clearly in my bedroom with the baby as well.

“Anyway, I told her I agreed with her and that women should stay at home for at least one to two years with the baby after giving birth.

“She deleted the comment.”

The clap back comes shortly after Vogue flaunted her unbelievable body three weeks after birth.

Vogue has somehow already gained back the definition in her abs, which she flashed on Instagram while showing off a new clothing collection.

Remy came into the world on September 6, which Vogue announced in a post online.

Taking to Instagram, Vogue captured her baby son dressed in a blue cardigan as he slept soundly in his cot.

She also included pictures of her three older children with Spencer, Theodore, seven, Gigi, five, and Otto, three, as they surrounded their baby brother.

She captioned the post: “Remy Valentine Matthews.”

Confirming Remy’s arrival earlier that week, she wrote: “Our beautiful baby boy has arrived safely… The house is bursting with excitement, love and happiness and we couldn’t be more delighted.”