A festive moment in central Gaza as a charity-sponsored mass wedding ceremony for 300 brides and grooms was held near Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir el-Balah, with newlyweds, their families and the local community in attendance.
WHEN Jack Whitehall decided to leave Sky’s A League of Their Own in 2018 to try and crack America, he feared it would leave his friendship with his co-stars James Corden and Freddie Flintoff in tatters.
Fast forward eight years, and it appears Jack’s prophecy may have come true. Both Flintoff and Corden skipped his £250k nuptials on Saturday – with Flintoff posting photos of himself on the golf course in Slough instead.
Freddie Flintoff’s absence from Jack Whitehall’s wedding has raised eyebrows and sparked rumours of a feud between the former best matesCredit: AlamyWhen Jack left A League Of Their Own, he feared his friendships with co-stars would be left in tattersCredit: AlamyJames Corden was at Jack’s stag do, but didn’t make the star-studded weddingCredit: CLICK NEWS – DEAN
Their absence at the bash raised eyebrows – and sparked rumours of a feud between the former best mates.
One guest tells us: “Of course, people noticed that Freddie and James weren’t there. They were huge parts of Jack’s life for so long.
“But Freddie has been through so much over the last few years, and people suspected he just didn’t want to be at such a public event.
“All the guests were photographed for Vogue, and it was actually quite a big spectacle, so it wouldn’t be surprising if Freddie didn’t want to be part of the circus.
“Why James missed it is another matter and very bizarre considering he was at the stag do.”
‘Very bizarre’
Other guests, including Jamie Redknapp, who also worked on the Sky show, shared gushing posts about the nuptials on Instagram. Corden however, is no longer following Whitehall.
Meanwhile, Redknapp certainly made his presence known; he posted his Vogue snaps from the big day and gushed: “Congratulations to Jack and Roxy on your big day. I honestly couldn’t be happier for you both. I think the world of you guys, and I’m so proud to be there to see it all
“Jack, you’re like a little brother to me, although somehow still my favourite man baby. And Roxy, fair play… you’ve taken on a lifelong project there.
“Wishing you both a lifetime of laughs, love, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting. Have the best day, and an even better life together.”
Roxy sent a pointed response, saying: “Thank you so much for being there on our special day x”
His stag do took place at the end of March in London and saw him joined by fellow celebs Jamie Redknapp and James Corden as well as ex-rugby star, Lawrence Dallaglio.
The boozy day out, which Whitehall says started at 11am with a Guinness, ended up getting so rowdy that the comedian can barely remember what happened.
Whitehall tied the knot with Roxy at Euridge Manor over the weekendCredit: anna_longford / InstagramRoxy and Jack’s wedding took place in the grounds of £12million stately home Euridge Manor, near Chippenham, WiltsCredit: Instagram/RoxyhornerJack Whitehall starred alongside James Corden, Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff on the hit Sky show A League Of Their OwnCredit: Handout
The lads sank pints at The Devonshire pub, before visiting the infamous and very sexy nightclub The Box, which is believed to have put on a private show just for Whitehall and his rowdy group of mates.
They then moved on to mini-golf hotspot, Swingers and ended the night with drinks at the Soho Hotel bar.
Images from the night showed Whitehall staggering down the street with Corden and Redknapp, but Flintoff was absent.
The four mates started working together in 2012, at the time Whitehall was a relative unknown, while Flintoff and Redknapp were sporting legends, and Corden had made his name in comedy Gavin & Stacey.
‘Breaking up the friends’
Whitehall’s career started to take off, and despite League of Their Own being a huge hit, he decided to quit in 2018 to pursue a career in America like Corden.
He admitted at the time he was worried about leaving his mates behind and said: “It was very sad sitting down with Jamie and Freddie and telling James on the phone. Jamie wept.
“I’m the b*****d breaking up the friends. But I think they still like me.
“I think we’re all still pals, it will probably help going forward with our friendship as we won’t see each other all the time.”
His career skyrocketed from there, and a few years later, Corden quit A League of Their Own and then Flintoff left a year later.
Jamie Redknapp, pictured, and James Corden attended Jack’s boozy stag do in London – but Flintoff gave it a missCredit: CLICK NEWS – DEANFlintoff posted photos of himself on the golf course in Slough on Jack and Roxy’s big dayCredit: Instagram
Former cricket star Flintoff landed a place on Top Gear in 2019 but in December 2022, he was involved in a terrifying accident while filming the BBC show.
He was airlifted to hospital after his three-wheeled Morgan flipped, leaving him with devastating facial injuries, which meant he needed reconstructive surgery, as well as suffering some broken ribs.
He became a social recluse, not leaving the house for over six months, and struggled with his mental health, including suffering from PTSD, flashbacks, and anxiety.
Whitehall appeared in Flintoff’s 2025 Disney+ documentary about his accident and recalled their first meeting, he said: “I remember being quite intimidated. I was meeting Freddie Flintoff, who I looked up to a lot as a kid, for the first time.
“So many people think of him as so strong and so alpha, but he’s definitely fragile.”
Asked if he had a message for Flintoff, whose friendship with Top Gear co-host Paddy McGuinness also struggled post-crash, Whitehall replied straight-faced: “Answer my texts.”
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
COMIC Jack Whitehall kicked off his £250,000 wedding to model Roxy Horner yesterday by rowing a boat across a lake to her.
The 37-year-old’s romantic gesture moved some guests to tears — but his pals soon lightened the mood as they jokingly called out to him: “Shagger!”
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Groom Jack Whitehall was spotted arriving at his wedding venueCredit: Jon RowleyJack’s bride, model Roxy HornerCredit: SplashRoxy’s bridesmaids looked stunningCredit: Jon Rowley
The comment was believed to be a reference to his appearance on BBC ancestry programme Who Do You Think You Are? in 2019.
It saw Jack discover that his great-great-grandfather Richard, a travelling salesman, was a bed-hopping womaniser killed by syphilis.
The funnyman smiled on the show as he called him “a bit of a shagger”.
His wedding took place in the grounds of £12million stately home Euridge Manor, near Chippenham, Wilts.
The Georgian-style property is owned by Kate Middleton’s former boss, Jigsaw tycoon John Robinson.
Jack and Roxy invited more than 100 guests, including the comedian’s fellow TV star father Michael and mother Hilary.
Jack and 34-year-old Roxy’s two-year-old daughter Elsie acted as a flower girl.
The comedian’s sister Molly appeared to be a bridesmaid while his brother Barnaby was his best man.
Speaking to The Sun earlier this year, Jack said of Barnaby: “I gave quite a savage speech at his wedding.
“There were a few low blows he wasn’t too appreciative of.
The wedding took place in the grounds of £12million stately home Euridge ManorMichael Whitehall arrives at Euridge ManorCredit: Jon RowleyJack’s proud mum Hilary Whitehall wore a sequin dressCredit: Jon Rowley
“He’s going to have his opportunity to get his revenge on the big day.
Guests were asked to turn off their phones during the ceremony and were put on a social media blackout.
Cars driving in and out of the venue had blacked-out windows and there were security guards at the gates and by the entrance to the stately home.
Brit Awards host Jack and Roxy started dating in 2020 after meeting on a trip to Australia.
They got engaged in 2024.
Guests were pictured arriving at the venueCredit: Jon RowleyHilary arriving at the venueCredit: Jon RowleyShe was driven by her daughter MollyCredit: Jon RowleyThe glam wedding guests arrived for the couple’s big day in WiltshireCredit: Jon RowleyBride-to-be Roxy tried on a selection of wedding dresses before the big dayCredit: CLICK NEWS – DEANJack and Roxy started dating in 2020Credit: Getty
JENNIFER ANISTON could be destined to marry her hypnotherapist boyfriend – as she is convinced they are soulmates who met in a past life, it is claimed.
Jennifer Aniston could be destined to marry hypnotherapist boyfriend and wellness guru Jim CurtisCredit: Instagram/Jennifer AnistonJen is convinced they are soulmates who met in a past lifeCredit: Getty
Sources claim the smitten couple have also had regression therapy, designed to open up old memories, and firmly believe they knew one another in a previous incarnation.
Now, they are keen to “complete their journey” by marrying in front of loved ones at a lowkey ceremony — possibly in Europe.
An insider said: “Jen is glowing. She feels like she has waited a lifetime to find a love this easy and in a way, she believes she has.
“They’ve done intensive regression therapy together, and Jen and Jim believe they met in a past life.
“They feel their souls were destined to find each other again in this timeline to complete their journey.
“It’s all very woo-woo and spiritual, but it absolutely works for them.”
“They’ve been discussing a small wedding away from the Hollywood circus, and Europe is top of the list.
“Jen does not like big crowds and would prefer an intimate ceremony with just a handful of their closest confidantes.”
The couple regularly split their time between Jen’s £15million Bel Air mansion in Los Angeles and her £12million Montecito retreat. But it appears they may be ready to move in together.
Jim has listed his £1.2million pad in Manhattan, and the pair are said to have been hunting for a luxury New York apartment.
They have been spotted looking at a block where prices start at £5million.
Jen is glowing. She feels like she has waited a lifetime to find a love this easy and in a way, she believes she has.
Insider
A source said: “They have been viewing apartments on the Upper East Side. This will be their first joint home.”
Jen and Jim have grown close amid their shared passion for spiritual healing.
But I am told they also bonded over their shared love of dogs.
The Friends star and Curtis are said to be so in love they have begun scouting locations for their weddingCredit: InstagramThe couple are said to have also bonded over their shared love of dogsCredit: InstagramOne of the wellness coach’s social media postsCredit: instagram/jimcurtis1
Jen’s fans will be delighted to see her so happy after previous devastating break-ups.
But they announced their split in 2018. Since then, the Morning Show star has kept her romantic life fiercely guarded, focusing on her career, rescue dogs and tight-knit circle of friends — until Jim walked into her life.
The master hypnotherapist, transformational coach and best-selling author built a career guiding clients through trauma and emotional recovery.
He has more than a million Instagram fans and posts daily affirmations. The pair were introduced through mutual friends in 2024. Jen was already a fan of his self-help literature and they clicked instantly, leading to clandestine dinner dates at their homes.
They have since been spotted on a romantic getaway at the exclusive Ventana Big Sur resort in Northern California and on a yacht in Majorca.
Written in stars
Instagram photos shared by Jen on Easter Sunday showed the couple embracing, and there was a snap of her with Friends co-star and pal Courteney Cox.
Jim has had a turbulent love life, too. In his book, The Stimulati Experience, he told of past struggles to “keep” a girlfriend and his divorce from his ex-wife.
According to one source, Jim was “Jen’s rock” as she was plagued by an alleged stalker who began bombarding her with messages and voicemails in 2023.
In 2025, the man crashed into the gates of her home while she was inside. He was later charged but was deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial.
“Jim kept her grounded throughout what was a very traumatic and stressful time,” said one source.
They have been viewing apartments on the Upper East Side. This will be their first joint home
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Meanwhile, Jen has been uncharacteristically open about her deep admiration for Jim. Last November, on his 50th birthday, she shared a black and white photo of them on Instagram. On her wedding finger was a diamond ring, prompting speculation she was engaged. But her team refused to comment.
Shortly after, Jen told Elle magazine Jim was “quite extraordinary”, and “very special”.
Now, it seems that with a spiritual connection written in the stars — or perhaps a past life — Jen’s search for The One is finally over.
Jennifer’s reps were asked to comment.
Jim built a career guiding clients through trauma and emotional recoveryCredit: instagram/jimcurtis1He has over a million Instagram fans and posts daily affirmationsCredit: instagram/jimcurtis1A snap of Jennifer with Friends co-star and pal Courteney Cox on Easter SundayCredit: Instagram
Brooklyn Beckham was reportedly called ‘David’ twice at his wedding to Nicola PeltzCredit: AFPBrooklyn is no longer speaking to his famous familyCredit: GettyBrooklyn is currently estranged from the rest of the BeckhamsCredit: Instagram
However, since last May they have been at war with his famous family after they skipped David’s 50th birthday in May.
Brooklyn confirmed he had severed all ties in January in an explosive six-page statement.
His American management teams are said to be in early talks with production heads at Hulu.
An insider said: “Brooklyn is keen. Alongside documenting his culinary business venture, Hulu bosses will hope he will open up about the bombshell rift with his parents.
“This isn’t just any platform. Hulu which is owned by Disney is home to global smash hits like The Kardashians.
“They’d be instantly propelled firmly into the big leagues and in direct competition with Netflix, which, of course, has its own Beckham ties having run authored documentaries by both of his parents.
“Brooklyn and Nicola have been offered big money interviews before but turned them all down.
“When they do decide to speak, it will be on their own terms.
“They also want to make it clear they are not being controlled by the Peltz family and that they make their own decisions.”
Actress Nicola has appeared in several Hulu productions including The Beauty and When The Streetlights Go On.
IT was like a scene straight out of a rom com when Ryan Thomas popped the question to Lucy Mecklenburgh in Positano, Italy, back in June 2019, less than two years after they started dating – and it seemed like the pair would waste no time throwing a huge celeb wedding.
But almost seven years later, the pair haven’t got anywhere close to an altar, and insiders are now telling The Sun they claim to know the real reason their plans to tie the knot appear to be permanently on ice.
Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas got engaged back in June 2019 less than two years after they started datingCredit: InstagramTelly stars Ryan and Lucy fell in love as they took on Channel 4’s Celebrity Island with Bear GryllsCredit: Channel 4The loved up couple threw a huge engagement party with their family, friends and celeb pals in attendanceCredit: InstagramCorrie star Ryan and TOWIE legend Lucy share two children – Lilah, four and Roman, sixCredit: Instagram
Initially, the official line from the couple- who fell in love in 2017 while filming Channel 4 show Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls – was that their nuptials were delayed due to life getting in the way.
After all, the year after they got engaged, the world shut down due to the Covid pandemic, forcing millions across the globe to shelve their weddings.
The pair also went on to have two kids in quick succession – Roman was born in March 2020, and Lilah arrived in the world in May 2022 – so it was understandable that planning their big day took a backseat.
In 2021, Lucy admitted to OK! Magazine that her wedding plans were “on the backburner”, while she also told fans via her instagram stories that she was “still in the engagement bubble but I can’t wait to start planning.”
However, with Roman now six and Lilah turning four next month, any talk of becoming man and wife appears to have gone silent.
In fact, sources tell us the couple are perfectly happy being ‘perma-engaged’ and raising their little family rather than being legally bound to each other.
And the reason the nuptials are now unlikely to happen? Well, one insider alleges the delay is down to Lucy’s desire to remain financially independent after Ryan’s previous struggles with money.
In 2013, before the pair met, Ryan was declared bankrupt – despite earning £100,000 a year on Coronation Street at the time.
He spiralled into debt over an unpaid £40,000 tax bill, and while his bankruptcy is now over, it still casts a shadow in his life.
Just last year, The Sun revealed his company R James Thomas Ltd, which takes in cash from his TV and endorsement work, had just £1 in its accounts.
Last year revealed Ryan’s company R James Thomas Ltd had just £1 in its accountsCredit: ArchiveLucy owns a wellness business, RWL, which is UK’s leading at home health and fitness appCredit: Instagram
Annual accounts filed to Companies House show just a solitary quid in the company account for the 12 months to the end of January 2025.
At the time, the books also revealed he owed more than £30,000 of a Covid Bounce Back Loan.
Our source explains: “Lucy comes from money – her dad Paul is very wealthy and has an extensive property portfolio, so she and her two sisters will inherit a lot from him one day. Lucy listens to everything her father says, and she has always been very financially literate.
“She was raised to understand money and be very careful with it, and as soon as she started making money from Towie, her dad taught her to make careful investments.
“Ryan, on the other hand, has admitted to making a lot of mistakes with money and not being financially savvy in the past. As much as Lucy loves him, it wouldn’t be entirely sensible for her to legally bind her finances in with Ryan’s, which would be the case if they were man and wife.
“Of course they share some money, and they have property together, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Lucy has been advised to protect her interests – especially her wellness business RWL, which she has worked her backside off to make the UK’s leading at home health and fitness app.
“Ryan has worked to claw himself back from his previous money woes, and she is really proud of him, but if he ever got into difficulties again, it could affect her credit rating and have big implications for her own finances if they were married.”
In the UK, while bankruptcy is generally wiped from your credit reports after six years, certain bankruptcy restrictions can last up to 15 years.
Furthermore, if an application asks for your full financial history, the bankruptcy must be disclosed, regardless of how long ago it happened.
Despite Ryan’s previous woes, however, another source close to the situation insists the reason Lucy hasn’t wed Ryan has nothing to do with safeguarding her own assets.
Ryan also has a daughter (first on the right) – singer Scarlett, 17, who he shares with his ex-girlfriend Tina O’BrienCredit: Instagram
Counters a pal: “It’s not true that Lucy doesn’t want to legally merge her finances with Ryan. The reasons they haven’t got married are because they are both parents of two young kids, have busy careers and also weddings are extortionate. It just hasn’t been a priority for them, they are happy as they are.”
Indeed, a Mecklenburgh- Thomas wedding certainly wouldn’t come cheap. The pair have large families, an array of celebrity friends and aren’t the types to do a no-frills affair in a register office followed by drinks down the local boozer.
“To do something on the scale they want would take a lot of cash, and Lucy and Ryan want to pay for a lot of it themselves. Yes, Lucy’s dad’s very wealthy but Ryan is also a proud man and doesn’t want handouts. He’s worked hard to turn his financial situation around, but he wants to give Lucy the wedding of her dreams and that takes years of hard graft to save for.
“Ultmately, there is no rush either. Neither of them feel the pressure to get hitched. They’re fully committed to each other and really happy – a big fancy wedding is nice but it’s not the priority right now. It will happen one day, and when it does it will be incredible and a day they will never forget.”
And even though Ryan is no longer in the red, other high profile members of his family have also experienced financial difficulties
Scott’s health and fitness company Food 4 Thoughts collapsed in 2024, which saw Scott lose £75k of his own money while brother Adam lost his £125k investment.
Aside from this, Adam’s own Manchester restaurant The Spinn went into liquidation that same year, owing £300,000.
Our insider explains: “The Thomas boys have all made mistakes in business which have cost them a lot of money. They have big dreams and have invested in each other’s brands, but this has come with financial ramifications.
Our insider continues: “Ultimately, Ryan and Lucy are strong and don’t need money issues coming between them, it’s a stress their relationship doesn’t need.
“Ryan is totally happy too. He is a proud man, so wouldn’t push the issue, but he knows Lucy is fully committed to him and they are happy as they are. As time has gone on, they have realised that being committed to each other is about sharing a home and a family, not a big wedding.
“Like a lot of men, Ryan isn’t overly fussed about a big day anyway. To him, what’s important is having a strong relationship, and that’s what he and Lucy have. He doesn’t care about blowing a load of money on a big wedding either, that seems like a waste of cash to him.”
A source told The Sun they ‘wouldn’t be surprised if Lucy was advised to protect her interests’ after Ryan’s money woesCredit: RexLucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan are said to be happy where they are in their relationship and don’t need to get married right awayCredit: InstagramRyan and his brother’s Adam and Scott have all felt the sting of their businesses going belly upCredit: ITV
OLIVIA Attwood and Pete Wicks both love Las Vegas with Olivia even saying she’d like to get married there.
The podcast co-hosts and Towie alumni have been making headlines following their steamy kiss in London just weeks after Olivia revealed her marriage had ended.
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Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood spoke about their love of Las Vegas and plans to marry thereCredit: AlamyOlivia said she would have her ‘next wedding’ in VegasCredit: Facebook/Kiss FM UKThe pair spoke about it on their podcast, Sunday RoastCredit: Instagram/Kiss UK
TV star Olivia, 34, separated from Bradley Dack in January and since then she and Pete have seen their friendship “blossom into an unexpected romance”, pals have said.
They spoke about weddings and their ideal nuptials on their podcast the Sunday Roast with Olivia saying she would have her “next wedding” in the US casino city.
“We’re going to talk about stag dos because I’ve been invited on a stag do today in Vegas,” Pete began, with Olivia chiming in to add, “That’s an elite destination for a stag or anything.”
They both agreed they loved Las Vegas and Olivia declared, “I think that probably my next wedding will be in Vegas.”
But when Pete asked if he could come on the hen’s do for her next wedding, Olivia revealed she would not do another one and ended up crying at the one she had before marrying Bradley.
“This is like my hot take. So having been there, done that [I] got the T-shirt and the trauma, [and] I wouldn’t do a hen’s do again,” she said.
“I think they’re lame. Sorry, that’s really controversial… It was the only girls’ holiday that I’ve not really enjoyed.”
Olivia added: “I cried on the second day and there’s a lot of pressure and it feels that girls are difficult.”
While the pair continued to discuss weddings and their associated celebrations, they avoided talking about their public kiss.
The pair had previously insisted they were just friends but the snog proved they were a couple.
But they did not bring up their public smoochCredit: The SUNOlivia split from husband Bradley Dack in JanuaryCredit: Olivia Attwood / Instagram
Last week a pal of Pete and Olivia confirmed: “They have been spending a lot of time together and an unexpected romance has blossomed from friendship.”
Olivia has also been in the news recently after it was revealed her wedding to Bradley was a sham.
TheLove Islandalum, 34, who has gone on to have major success by fronting several shows on ITV, documented her marriage to her now-ex Bradley in her show Olivia Marries Her Match.
In an episode that aired in August 2023, Olivia can be seen walking down the aisle to marry Bradley before the pair say their vows and tie the knot.
Olivia and Bradley held their £200,000 ceremony for 80 guests at the five-star Bulgari hotel in London’s Knightsbridge in June 2023, two months before the episode aired.
She had even changed her name to Olivia Attwood-Dack, using that in her frequent appearances on ITV1’s Loose Women.
Yet the wedding has now been revealed to not be a legal marriage, as the union has not been logged with the General Register Office, the archive of all marriages and civil partnerships for England and Wales.
Olivia’s camp has claimed that the couple had planned to complete paperwork at a register office near their home in Cheshire six weeks after the wedding.
But they failed to ever sign anything as “Olivia uncovered a number of mistruths” and that her inability to trust Bradley “forced her hand in not being able to legally bind their union”.
Olivia is caught in a furore after it was revealed her TV wedding was a fakeCredit: ITVBradley and Olivia were supposed to sign official wedding documents but never got around to itCredit: Instagram
Venezuela Fury looked incredible as she arrived at her hen doCredit: SplashThe teenager was joined by her glam mum ParisCredit: SplashVenezuela pulled out all the stops for her hen do at Morecambe Football ClubCredit: Splash
The young couple have not yet announced a date for their wedding, but as the hen do was last night, this could be a big hint their big day is getting closer.
Venezuela, who appears in the Fury family’s hit Netflix reality series At Home With The Furys, pulled out all the stops as she stepped out for her bachelorette party.
The teen was dressed in a stunning metallic dress, and matching strappy heels.
Venezuela wore her hair up on top of her head with a tiara and bridal veil.
She also made sure to flash her huge engagement ring as she made her way into her hen do, which was held at Morecambe Football Club
As Venezuela walked into her party, she told The Daily Mail: “I can’t wait. I’m really looking forward to married life. I’m very happy and excited.”
The youngster was joined by her glam mum Paris, 36, who looked incredible in her white bodycon dress.
The mother-of-eight showed off her stunning figure in the skintight dress.
It has been reported that Venezuela had an estimated 300 guests at the hen party.
According to the Mail, party goers were treated to a huge buffet, Karaoke and a DJ.
Venezuela added extra glam to her outfit with a tiara which had a bridal veil attachedCredit: SplashThe youngster needed some help with her dress as she got out of the carCredit: Splash
When it was announced last September that the teenager had got engaged, there was some backlash from fans, due to her age.
Venezuela has since been forced to hit back at trolls who have said that she is too young to marry.
“I didn’t feel old enough for this, but Venezuela is over-the-moon happy,” she told The Mirror.
Venezuela is seen here with her famous dad Tyson and mum Paris along with her husband-to-be, Noah PriceCredit: TikTok/@parisvenezuela
“The two of them are in their own little bubble. And, look, I got married myself at 18.”
Although Paris is delighted for Venezuela and Noah, she insisted it is “too soon” for the pair to start having children – saying they want to travel first.
The mother-of-eight also admitted that she’s worried about herself when her eldest child eventually moves out.
She said: “I’ll feel like I’ve lost my arm. It’s going to hit me hard.
Paris recently opened up about her daughter Venezuela getting married at 16Credit: Instagram
“Right now, Tyson’s in training camp in Thailand, the kids are in school, and Venezuela and I… basically co‐parent!
“But I do let her have her space. The weekends are her time. I know she’ll be fine, getting on with an exciting new life. It’s me I’m worried about.”
In a Q&A with fans on Instagram, the teenager confirmed she would be staying with her parents until she is married.
Paris said she doesn’t feel ‘old enough’ for her daughter. 16, to be getting marriedCredit: Instagram
Venezuela told followers: “I’m trying to get everything booked for May/June time, but I’m not sure when it will be.
“I will be in my mam and dad’s home til I’m married.”
In order to get ready to set up her marital home, Venezuela has been buying home items ready and showed off the results from a haul.
Paris also recently opened up about her feelings surrounding Venezuela’s engagement, which has sparked controversy among fans regarding her age.
But speaking to The Sun, the matriarch insisted she’s “really pleased” for her daughter, adding: “I got engaged at 17, so even though I feel she’s young, I did it.
“I wouldn’t change a thing.
“So if that’s what she wants to do, then 100 per cent, me and her dad support her.”
Paris also dropped some hints about Venezuela’s upcoming wedding as she says the teen isn’t “rushing to plan weddings” – in sharp contrast to her daughter’s Instagram remarks.
“She’s not rushing to plan weddings or get married,” she said.
“We have very different tastes.
“She has said she wants a smaller wedding, so if that’s what she wants, I’ll go along with it.”
Paris and Tyson Fury share eight childrenCredit: Instagram/ parisfury1,
Katie revealed she and Lee are planning a second wedding in the UKCredit: InstagramShe shared the news while hitting back at a troll who left a scathing comment about her relationshipCredit: InstagramThere is ongoing speculation that Lee is unable to leave DubaiCredit: Unknown
But Katie, 47, appeared to deny the claims as she responded to a follower on Instagram who mocked her romance with the businessman.
After the former glamour model posted a loved-up snap of her and Lee, one troll was quick to reply: “Till the next.”
But Katie soon fired back: “Thank you for the follow. I’ll pass on your follow back request but please look forward to our wedding in the UK.
But some concerned fans suggested it was actually Lee commenting back on Katie’s account.
When Lee suddenly appeared in the comments to have a pop at the troll, someone replied: “That was you responding wasn’t it on Katie’s page LOL. Katie doesn’t engage with people like that.”
It’s not the first time Lee has been accused of hijacking Katie’s social media.
ZENDAYA fuelled speculation she’s tied the knot with Tom Holland again tonight as she wore a gold wedding band to the Paris premiere of her new film The Drama.
She’s certainly lived up to the film’s name in recent weeks as the world clamours to know if she and fellow A-lister Tom, 29, are in fact man and wife.
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Zendaya looked incredible at the Paris premiere of The DramaCredit: GettyA gold band was visible on her ring finger fuelling marriage rumoursCredit: GettyTom Holland and Zendaya have been together for five yearsCredit: Getty
White was once more her colour of choice tonight in the French capital as she posed with co-star Robert Pattinson, 39.
The pair recreated their goofy on-screen chemistry as they high-fived and smiled in front of the cameras and were suitably dressed for the occasion; the new film is about a couple unravelling on their wedding week.
Stunning Zendaya, 29, looked a Hollywood siren through and through with her short curls and glamorous jewellery. Robert was groom-like in his stylish black suit.
Her golden band was previously on showat the 19th annual Essence Black Women inHollywood earlier this month.
And Zendaya addressed speculation during a recent appearance onJimmy KimmelLive.
The host asked the star if she was aware of AI photos circulating of her and Tom’s so-called ‘wedding’.
Zendaya replied: “Many people have been fooled by them.
“While I’ve been out and about in real life and people are like ‘oh my god your wedding photos are gorgeous’ and I was like ‘babe they’re AI’.
“They’re not real! They’re not real!”
Zendaya admitted that some loved ones had been fooled by them and also supposedly unhappy they were not invited.
Robert Pattinson and Zendaya are the lead roles in The DramaCredit: Getty
The US actress wore a bridal-style gown at the Los Angeles premiere. In fact it was the same frock she wore to the Oscars in 2015.
She claimed that she only chose the strapless Vivienne Westwood number to promote the movie — and to relive her first appearance at the Academy Awards as a teenager.
Zendaya told interviewer Maura Higgins, 35, on the red carpet: “We just happened to be wearing white a lot.
“But I didn’t want that to be the only theme.
“And I know that the phrase is, ‘Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.’ So I started with something old.
“This is a dress that I wore when I was 18 years old to the Oscars actually — my very first Oscars.
“It was a very important moment for me in my life and my career but also for my family, for my folks.
“So that moment meant a lot for me so this felt like the right time to bring this one out of the archive.
“And also, it happened to be a wedding dress, so that worked out too.”
Zendaya has been dating her Spider-Man co-star Tom since 2021.
Bradley Dack has finally removed his wedding ring three months after splitting from wife Olivia AttwoodCredit: Click News and MediaThe footballer was spotted on Sunday without the band as he headed to the train station, hours after his wife’s new romance was revealedCredit: Click News and MediaOlivia and Bradley married in 2023 and split in January after what was dubbed a ‘breach of trust’ from the footballerCredit: Instagram
Gillingham footballer Bradley was seen on Sunday without his wedding band.
Dressed in black, the sportsman appeared downcast as he headed from his car to catch a train.
It came just hours after Olivia’s new romance with Pete Wicks was confirmed, as The Sun shared a snap of them kissing during a night out on Friday.
Before their kiss, and her split from Bradley, Pete and Olivia’s close friendship has raised eyebrows since they were pictured cosying up on a yacht in Ibiza last summer.
But confirming the timelines, a source told us over the weekend that the romance has come around naturally over recent weeks.
“They have been spending a lot of time together and an unexpected romance has blossomed from friendship,” they said.
Bradley’s snub comes after Olivia was pictured kissing Pete Wicks on Friday nightCredit: The SunOlivia was spotted yesterday heading into KISS Radio to present her show alongside Pete, carrying two coffeesCredit: SplashBradley, who is said to be ‘furious’ over the romance, has had his hopes of a reconciliation dashedCredit: Getty
NO ONE could ever have imagined that little Maura Higgins from a sleepy Irish town would go on to be one of the country’s most famous exports.
Not least her sisters – Becki and Louise – who have sat watching her meteoric rise to fame from the peripheries. There are few relationships closer than that of siblings, but what happens when celebrity gets in the way? Here, we take a look at their now very complicated dynamic – and reveal why Maura’s decision to miss Louise’s wedding had a lasting impact and how imitation isn’t always the highest form of flattery when it comes to Becki.
Maura Higgins with sisters Louise (centre) and Becki (right)Becki has attempted to follow in her sister’s footsteps with an online careerCredit: Instagram/@beckihiggins
When Maura, now 35, chose to apply for Love Island, she already knew her older sister Louise was getting married that summer.
Astonishingly, fitness instructor Louise, 38, gave her blessing for her to miss her big day – but whisperings at the time suggested not everyone in the family agreed with the move.
She made it very clear what her intentions were when she chose fame over Louise’s wedding.
It was certainly risky, but it paid off massively. From the very first moment Maura appeared on screen in 2019 on Love Island, her family – which also includes her brother, who has never been named publicly – realised life would never be the same again.
An insider explained: “Maura was from a very tight-knit family and grew up in a place where everyone knew everyone. When she became well known, of course, things changed.
“At times, she’s not always been able to support her sisters as much as she would like. She made it very clear what her intentions were when she chose fame over Louise’s wedding.
“Louise has spent years just trying to get on with her life, while Becki has been hanging off her coattails, desperate for even some semblance of her success.
“Like all sisters, there is a level of competitiveness and jealousy that just doesn’t exist in other relationships. It’s fair to say it’s very complicated.”
Today, Maura is a huge star both in the UK and in America – rubbing shoulders with A-listers and really putting her home town of Longford on the map in a way no one could ever have dreamed of.
But it has meant Maura has missed out on a series of huge life events – most notably her sister’s wedding.
When Louise walked down the aisle with long term fiance Mark Kelly at a private ceremony at Abbeyshrule Church, outside Ballymahon, Maura was busy cementing herself in the Love Island hall of fame.
Even Maura’s ex-boyfriend, James Finnegan, attended the big day, having grown very close to the family.
A source told us at the time: “Louise got engaged in 2016, and the wedding was planned over a year ago. So Maura would have known that when she applied for Love Island.
“But Maura and Louise are very close, and her sister fully supports her decision to go on Love Island.
“In fact, she’s happy for Maura and is delighted she’s been given an amazing opportunity to find love and further her career.”
Louise made the decision to distance herself from the limelight as much as possible at that time.
Mimicking Maura
But Becki, Maura’s younger sister, who is now 31, grabbed the chance of fame with both hands.
She chatted about Maura whenever she got the chance and even appeared on Virgin Media One’s Ireland AM for a fashion segment.
Maura was delighted, gushing that she was “so proud”.
Becki, mum Sharon, Maura and Louise were all incredibly close growing upCredit: Instagram/@beckihigginsMaura rose to fame on Love Island in 2019Credit: Rex FeaturesMaura returned to visit her family for her niece’s Holy Communion in 2024Credit: Instagram/@beckihigginsMaura no longer speaks to her dad Seamus
She started joining Maura on nights out and built up her own social media presence.
Becki, however, has never quite managed to break into the limelight fully – despite her best efforts. She regularly posts images of herself glammed up for a night out and clearly shares Maura’s same cheeky sense of humour, judging by some of her more risky posts.
She has just 3.5k followers but has still managed to land herself a few paid ads here and there.
‘Scared and alone’
As Maura’s fame grew, her schedule became busier and busier – she moved to London and her once close relationship with her sisters felt the strain.
Maura has said she felt “scared” and “very alone” during that period of her life.
It wasn’t long until Becki and Louise stopped posting publicly about their sister – they couldn’t keep up with her endless achievements.
Maura tried to get back to see Louise’s children as much as possible and is particularly close to her niece Isabelle. While she may not always be around, she made sure she was there for Isabelle’s first Holy Communion in 2024, calling her a “best friend for life”.
When she found out her nephew, believed to be her brother’s son, was being bullied in 2022, she showed up at his school to pick him up – no doubt scaring the bullies off for good.
Maura was very close to her siblings while growing up, and their bond became even tighter when her parents, Sharon and Seamus, split up.
The break-up was a defining moment in all their lives.
Maura candidly said: “It was a very nasty break-up and a lot went on, like, things I would never want to talk about because I wouldn’t want to be saying things about my mum or dad.”
She has reached new heights of fame ovr the last 12 monthsCredit: SplashBecki has built up her own online followingCredit: Instagram/@beckihigginsBecki has always shown her support for her sisterCredit: Instagram/@louise_h87Maura’s ex James Finnegan attended her sister Louise’s wedding without her
She added: “When the break-up happened, my mum was trying to keep a roof over four kids and herself, and we were all in school, it was very, very hard and I remember seeing my mum struggle a lot.”
Maura continued: “She had a nervous breakdown, she collapsed in the kitchen in front of all of us and only my older sister, she was a lot older at the time, she knew how to like put her on her side and call the ambulance.
“I don’t know why I remember this, but I remember, mammy has a rare blood type and my older sister knew to say that to the paramedics.”
Cutting contact
After appearing on Love Island, Maura ended up cutting all contact with her dad, which is said to have left him blindsided.
She explained: “My dad spoke to me not very nice. I’m not saying it was just a bit of an argument. It was horrendous where I physically couldn’t breathe after the phone call.
“I thought to myself, ‘I wouldn’t let a partner talk to me like that. I wouldn’t let a friend talk to me like that. I’m not going to let my dad talk to me like that’.
“But also, I think if I dig deep, I don’t think I’ve ever forgiven my dad for not being there for me when my best friend passed away. And he wasn’t there for me.”
The sisters were bonded by the horror. Tragically, Becki suffered more heartache when another close friend passed away at the start of the year.
As she laid him to rest on January 23rd, Maura was in New York filming The Drew Barrymore Show.
It was a real sign of just how far apart their lives had become. Maura’s future is no doubt going to be bright – but what part, if any, her sisters will play isn’t as clear.
Maura is now one of the most sought after stars on the telly both in the UK and AmericaCredit: Instagram
Zendaya and Tom Holland exchanged their vows in a luxurious ceremony off the Italian coast attended by previous “Spider-Man” duos Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone and Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst and officiated, obviously, by Robert Downey Jr.
At least that’s what one improbable image fantasized in a recent slew of AI-generated “wedding photos” circulating online.
“Tomdaya” (Tom + Zendaya) fans in recent weeks took it upon themselves to conjure up photos from the “Spider-Man” co-stars’ supposed nuptials, further stoking speculation that the betrothed stars, both 29, had said their vows. The phony wedding photos began making the rounds on social media after Law Roach, Zendaya’s longtime stylist, claimed earlier this month that “the wedding’s already happened.” Zendaya broke her silence on the photos and wedding rumors on Monday, telling late-night host Jimmy Kimmel that “many people have been fooled by them.”
The “Challengers” and “Dune” star, promoting her upcoming film “The Drama,” told Kimmel that the viral AI images caused people to approach her and congratulate her for the “gorgeous” ceremony and had even duped people in her close circles.
“Babe, they’re AI,” she recalled telling loved ones. “They’re not real.”
“Odyssey” co-stars Zendaya and Holland were first romantically linked in 2021, years after first sharing the screen in 2017’s “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” Zendaya memorably teased her engagement to the British actor at the 2025 Golden Globes, when she stepped out on the red carpet with a ring on that finger. At that awards show, when former Times columnist Amy Kaufman asked the actor if she was engaged, Zendaya flashed her ring, smiled coyly and shrugged her shoulders.
Earlier this year, eagle-eyed fans had their eyes on another ring. Tomdaya wedding rumors began gaining traction when Zendaya was spotted on Feb. 18 with a plain gold band on her left ring finger in place of her engagement diamond. Weeks after that, stylist Roach made his bold claim, one he danced away from at the 2026 Academy Awards on Sunday.
When the Hollywood Reporter asked Roach about his comment during the Oscars red carpet, he turned his attention elsewhere. “I think the weather’s really amazing today, it’s so sunny it’s a little warm but it’s beautiful,” he said.
During her late-night spot, Zendaya did not confirm or deny whether she and Holland had tied the knot but instead offered a video to “clear the confusion.” The video, a wedding scene from “The Drama,” shows Zendaya’s character posing alongside co-star Robert Pattinson’s, though his face is obscured by a picture of Holland.
“That was real footage,” she quipped. “That was real, I was there.”
KATIE Price’s new husband Lee Andrews has “ran up a HUGE bill” at the luxury hotel where they got married.
The self-confessed ‘millionaire’, 41, and the former glamour model, 47, tied the knot just two weeks after meeting each other, leaving her family in shock.
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Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrew has ‘ran up a huge bill’ at the luxury hotel where they marriedCredit: Instagram/@wesleeeandrewsSelf-proclaimed millionaire Lee has STILL not paid the outstanding costs six weeks onCredit: wesleeandrews/Instagram
The Sun revealed that the pair had married in a very intimate ceremony at The One&Only Royal Mirage, a 5-star luxury beachfront resort.
Our exclusive photos showed Katie in a white cut-out gown saying ‘I do’ in a private gardens as they exchanged their vows while holding hands.
But now it has been claimed that Lee has not coughed up a penny, which is believed to run into the thousands of pounds.
Despite promising to return and pay the outstanding cost, he still hasn’t paid and it has reportedly left staff “frustrated”.
“Lee Andrews has not yet paid the One&Only Royal Mirage hotel where he and Katie Price got married. He promised to settle the outstanding bills but still hasn’t, and it’s been over six weeks,” an insider told the Mail.
When the publication approached Lee for comment and he insisted it was “fully paid”, adding: “It was an SMS on my HSBC locally. I will ping it to you so you can see it.”
But they have still not been provided any proof of payment.
The Sun has reached out to Lee for comment.
It comes just The Sun revealed that Lee had been begging women for money just a week before be proposed to Katie.
Self-proclaimed millionaire Lee whinged about surviving on 20p ready meals weeks before he married Katie.
He even begged a former friend for $4,000 just mere days before proposing to the former glamour model.
TV star Olivia Attwood takes her next steps in life after her January split from footballer Bradley Dack — as he is seen without his wedding ring.
Loose Women’s Olivia, 34, showed off her legs in a mini skirt and leopard print boots on a trip to New York.
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Olivia Attwood showed off her legs in a mini skirt and leopard print boots on a trip to New YorkCredit: GettyOlivia takes her next steps in life after her January split from footballer Bradley DackCredit: GettyBradley Dack is seen without his wedding ring for the first time since his split from wife OliviaCredit: Click News and Media