Author of The Day Of The Jackal Frederick Forsyth has died
Frederick Forsyth, the author of The Day Of The Jackal, has died at the age of 86 after a brief illness, his literary agents Curtis Brown said.
His book The Day Of The Jackal was turned into a 1973 film and last year a TV series on Sky Atlantic featuring Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch.
The best-selling author was surrounded by his family when he died on Monday morning, Curtis Brown added.
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EXCLUSIVE The Omaze curse? Inside the tales of the luxury home winners who have put their mansions on the market... and some for very tragic reasons
The youngest ever person to scoop a luxury Omaze mansion has become the latest in a long line of winners of the property draw to decide to sell her prize. Lauren Keene, 24, had considered moving into her six-bedroom Hollywood-style home with her partner Ryan Mitchell after she won it last December, along with £250,000. But the full time nanny has now followed in the footsteps of the vast majority of winners by cashing in on the house in the Wirral, Merseyside, and putting it on the market for £2.5million, a discount of £500,000 on the original £3million valuation. Her father Daniel Keene revealed that the couple had spent only a few nights at the spectacular house due to them living and working almost 200 miles away in Gloucester. Like many other winners of Omaze's Grand Designs-style homes, Lauren is also said to have been put off by the expensive running costs of her new dream home. Instead she and her Ryan, a software engineer, are buying themselves a much smaller and more practical semi-detached home in Gloucester. MailOnline can now reveal that all, but a handful of the 39 winners of Omaze home draws in the UK, have sold or are planning to sell their multi-million pound prizes. Many have decided their new homes are too lavish or costly to maintain, as well as often being hundreds of miles away from family, friends and familiar surroundings Other winners have had to deal with planning consent issues or problems such as their homes being overlooked, which have not been revealed in the glossy pictures advertising Omaze draws that have raised £85million for charities in the UK since 2020. MailOnline can reveal a growing list of those who have given up keys to their prize homes in recent years in order to swap them for huge cash sums. The luxury home in the Scottish highlands Widowed grandmother Patricia Moule, 81, scooped a £4million contemporary four bedroom home on the shores of Loch Rannoch, Perthshire, and £250,000 in cash in April this year after buying an Omaze draw ticket for £25. But the former personnel manager from Southampton revealed when she was named as the winner that she planned to sell the house, describing it as offering her family 'a generational legacy' that would secure their future. The spectacular house offers spectacular views of the surrounding Scottish Highlands, including the Black Woods of Rannoch and the Southern Rannoch mountains, as well as its very own all-weather tennis court. But she revealed that she planned to enjoy the house for a family holiday with her daughter Sarah, 57, and granddaughter Louisa, 18, before putting it on the market. But the former personnel manager from Southampton revealed when she was named as the winner that she planned to sell the house, describing it as offering her family 'a generational legacy' that would secure their future Patricia said: 'It's breathtaking up here, it's like something from a film, come to think of it I must watch Braveheart now I own a home in Scotland! 'The house is enormous, it might take me a week to look around the place, I think I'll need a map! I can't believe I've got a loch at the end of my garden, it's just incredible. 'The scenery is spectacular, I've never seen anything so beautiful in all my life. 'I've been to Scotland before, as my late husband David was a golf fanatic, so we came up to play here. 'I know he'll be smiling down on us now, he'd have absolutely loved this place and everything that it will do for us. 'I gave him a kidney back in 2012, it meant I got to spend seven more years with my best friend. I wish he was still here to share this with me, but I know he'd be beyond happy for all of us. 'Thanks to the £250,000 I also got as part of my win, I could afford to stay here for years if I wanted to, but I will sell it as the huge amount of money from the sale is so transformational for the family, it's a generational legacy that means their future is now secure. 'We'll definitely come up for a big family holiday before we sell it though, and one of us may take a dip in the loch! 'My granddaughter loves painting and you can't get much more picturesque than this place, she'll be getting her easel up here in no time.' The stunning home in Exmouth, Devon Grandfather Tom Steenson, 63, won an amazing £2million four bedroom home including a gym, cinema and swimming pool along with £250,000 in cash in November last year. But less than two months later, it was revealed that he had put the property in Exmouth, Devon, on the market for £2.35million which is £350,000 more than the £2million valuation when he won it. Tom who was living with his wife Carole, 58, in a two bedroom house in Maidstone, Kent, more than 120 miles away from Exmouth, revealed as he was handed his prize that he had no plans to quit his job in the motor industry. Describing his good fortune, he said: 'This win means we'll never have to worry about money ever again - it's a dream come true. 'I could retire early, but my boss doesn't have to worry as I'll keep working for a while yet, I like to stay busy.' He added: 'We'll definitely enjoy the house for a bit, but we'll most likely sell it, maybe next year, as the money we'll get is life-changing for the entire family. 'Thanks to £250,000 we've pocketed as part of the win, we could afford to stay here for ten years if we wanted to. 'Selling and banking the cash would enable us to help all our children and grandchildren; it's a generational legacy for our family. 'We could help our kids get on the property ladder now. It's all very exciting!' It was revealed in January that Tom had seemingly brought forward his plans to sell the house by listing it for sale with estate agents Knight Frank. The description of the house states: 'The Hideout is a stunning modern detached home that offers circa than 4,200 square feet of immaculate luxury accommodation with plenty of natural light throughout, and magnificent views across the surrounding countryside.' It adds: 'Nestled in the picturesque coastal town of Exmouth, this contemporary masterpiece showcases luxury and functionality at its finest. 'The main residence features sleek architectural lines, large windows, and an open-concept design that seamlessly merges indoor and outdoor living.' The three-tiered home near Poole, Dorset Chris Milnes, 60, spent last Christmas with his family in a dream new-build house which he won in an Omaze draw last year. But it was revealed in January this year that he was putting the three-tiered home near Poole, Dorset, on the market for £2.3million so he could spend more time with his new grandchild in Australia. Chris and his wife Jules, 56, of Pudsey, West Yorks, said he hoped the sale would make him a multi-millionaire and give his children 'the start in life I never had'. He also admitted that he had found out after his win that his first grandchild was due to arrive Down Under, and he wanted to be able to visit them. Chris said: 'Winning a multi-million-pound house still feels like a dream, it takes a while for something of that magnitude to sink in. 'Since winning, we've really enjoyed spending time as a family at the house particularly at Christmas. Dorset is such a lovely part of country, and the house is a dream home on every level. 'The money we also got as part of my big win means if we wanted to, we could stay here for years and never have to worry about any costs - but we love where we live now, so have decided to sell up and bank the cash. 'Selling means we can find our forever home where we currently live, and still have enough money left to retire on as well as give our kids the boost they all deserve, so the entire family has gained from this, not just me. 'Since the win I've learned that I will become a grandad next year, but my son lives in Australia, so this also means we have the time and money to go spend time with our first grandchild which is absolutely wonderful. 'Entering Omaze is the best decision we ever made - if it can happen to me, it really can happen to anyone!' The opulent bungalow near Farnham, Surrey Scottish mother-of-three Rachael Reid, 54, spent several months staying with her husband Darren, 56, in the luxury bungalow which she won in an Omaze draw in July last year. But the couple who have been married for 30 years decided to sell the stunning building which boasts a 40ft heated indoor pool, a gym and sauna near Farnham, Surrey, so they could move back to Scotland and be closer to friends and family. It was revealed in December that their prize home was on the market for £2.95million. The stunning property came mortgage free, with all stamp duty and legal fees covered Mrs Reid, a childcare worker, told how the money from the sale would 'change everything for the entire family'. She said: 'I still can't believe it really happened to us - winning a multi-million pound house in Surrey has changed our lives forever. 'We've really enjoyed spending time at the house - it's been magical and the whole family has loved it. All the locals have been lovely and welcoming - it's a fantastic area.' She added: 'The money I also got as part of my big win means if we wanted to, we could stay here for years and never have to worry about any costs - but we love where we live now, so we've decided to sell up and cash in so we can buy an amazing house a bit closer to all our family and friends in Scotland. 'The money from the sale will change everything for the entire family, it's just incredible.' The Cornwall house June Smith, 74, won an amazing £4.5million six bedroom Omaze home overlooking the estuary in Fowey, Cornwall, and named Pieds Dans L Eau, in February 2023 The widowed mother-of-three and grandmother from Essex, was initially overjoyed and thanked her late husband Ron who 'made it happen'. But the open-plan home with floor to ceiling windows, a yoga studio and private jetty, ultimately failed to live up to her hopes. June said that it felt far too big after she and her daughter were left rattling around it following one glorious summer holiday with all her extended family. Describing her decision to sell up, she said: 'Winning this house has been an incredible experience, I still can't believe it all actually happened to me, it still feels so surreal. 'I wanted to enjoy at least one family holiday here before I put it on the market. We all came and stayed together and absolutely love the house and Cornwall - and my six grandchildren have certainly made the most of it.' Locals also jealously compared the house to being 'like a goldfish bowl' with passengers on nearby passing ferries being able to peer in through bedroom windows. A diner at a nearby café, joked: 'I hope whoever buys that place has enough money left over for a set of curtains.' After selling her prize for £4,350,000, June reportedly paid off her three children's mortgages, but didn't bother upgrading her old Nissan Micra. She instead bought a £750,000 bungalow in the Fowey area which she and her daughter moved into. The Lake District farmhouse Charity worker Grant Carson, 58, from Glasgow described himself as 'one of the luckiest men in Scotland' after winning a five-bedroom, 18th-century farmhouse in an Omaze draw in January 2023. Grant who was diagnosed with arthritis as a child won his dream home after buying 850 entries for the draw for £100 just a month after giving up his disability charity job of 27 years to become a freelance consultant. But it appears he changed his mind, and it was revealed in July 2023 that he had put the house on the market for £2.75million At the time of his win, he talked of moving to the house set in eight acres of land and a short drive from Lake Windermere, and also possibly buying a dog. But it appears he changed his mind, and it was revealed in July 2023 that he had put the house on the market for £2.75million. And, in January last year, the house was put 'under offer' after the price was reduced to £2.35million, according to reports. Describing his delight when he scooped his prize, Grant said: 'It's a truly life-changing win for me.' The Gleneagles mansion An Omaze winner named only as Jon from Berkshire won a mansion overlooking Gleneagles golf course in 2023 – but sold it six months later to a businessman from the south of England for £4,210,000. The awesome seven bedroom property near Auchterarder, Perthshire, which features an entertainment room, leisure suite, cinema room, hot tub, guest annexe and golf simulator was the first property from Scotland to be entered into an Omaze draw. Jon, a regular entrant to Omaze's charity raffles, described winning it as 'a dream come true'. The awesome seven bedroom property near Auchterarder, Perthshire, which features an entertainment room, leisure suite, cinema room, hot tub, guest annexe and golf simulator was the first property from Scotland to be entered into an Omaze draw But he decided to put it on the market with sales particulars describing it as a 'luxurious contemporary home with guest apartment in one of Scotland's most exclusive addresses'. The Chelsea townhouse Mature student Oceanne Belle, 49, won a three bedroom Chelsea townhouse with three bathrooms and worth an estimated £5million in an Omaze draw in December, 2023. She and her partner Didine initially moved into the Grade II listed house in one of London's most fashionable neighbourhoods. Oceanne briefly enjoyed 'waking up in luxury' in her luxurious prize home after previously being forced out of her flat in Barking, East London, by a rent increase and spending weeks sofa-surfing with friends. But she ultimately decided to follow previous winners by deciding to sell up to secure her financial future and help her achieve her dream of becoming a paediatric nurse. Oceanne who is originally from the Seychelles said she 'enjoyed every second' of her lavish Chelsea lifestyle while living in the house But she told MailOnline: 'We decided to cash in and move a bit closer to our friends and family - and also release the huge amount of money from the sale so we can help our loved ones and enjoy the rest our lives worry free'. Oceanne was studying at the University of Sunderland in London when she won the Georgian townhouse close to the King's Road in the exclusive borough. The Omaze draw that she won was the third that she had entered and also raised £2.6m for NHS charities. The Devon cottage Father-of-two Simon Williams hosted family get-togethers for Christmas and Easter in the stunning five-bedroom property in Devon which he won in an Omaze draw in October, 2023. But it was revealed last October that he had sold the £2million property after just six months of ownership, and used the cash to buy a dream home in Sussex where he previously lived. He joked that he had sold the property to a friend so is still 'allowed to see it on the weekends'. The main house has five bedrooms - the master boasts built-in storage, a panelled rear wall, four large windows overlooking the gardens below and a spacious en suite shower room. The other four double bedrooms provide plenty of space for family and friends Reflecting on his life-changing Omaze experience, Simon recounted how winning the house was a 'very close second' to the best days of his life when his children were born. Describing the excitement of his win, he told MailOnline: 'I can still remember my rollercoaster of emotions on the day I found out'… I was laughing, crying, staring into the abyss - it was so surreal. 'Believe it or not, one of my highlights of the house was the ride-on lawnmower that came with it! I'd happily spend hours on that thing!' The Cornwall Estuary House Uttam Parmar, 58, from Leicestershire, won a stunning house with panoramic views of the Camel Estuary in Cornwall in August 2022. He put it on the market for £4 million in October the same year in the hope of making a profit of £3,999,975 after deduction of the cost of his £25 winning ticket. But the four-bed, four-bath property, which had superstar chef Gordon Ramsay as a near-neighbour, was ultimately reduced to £3.5million. He put it on the market for £4 million in October the same year in the hope of making a profit of £3,999,975 after deduction of the cost of his £25 winning ticket The house commands views of outstanding natural beauty in the surrounding countryside in Wadebridge Uttam said he and wife Raki, 53, decided to sell the prize property because they couldn't afford the upkeep. He said: 'It is a fantastic house in a beautiful Cornish location but the price of it comes with a price to keep it and we can't afford to. We are selling it and not keeping it as a holiday home. 'If we could afford to keep it we would. It is beautiful. But we are looking to buy some land or a smaller property instead. 'We considered moving there and staying there but with all the costs etcetera, it was a lot, so we decided to sell it'. One neighbour laughed: 'I can't believe they wanted £4million because the way prices are dropping they would be lucky to get half that'. The Kent clifftop house An Omaze winner named as Jade from the West Midlands scooped a spectacular seaside home – likened to a James Bond lair and valued at £2.5million – in October, 2022. The stunning home, just 90ft from the edge of a cliff with spectacular views of the sea, was named The Gunnery, due to having been built on the site of a World War Two gun emplacement at Kingsdown near Deal, Kent. The ultra-modern new 9,000 sq ft home boasted eye-catching features, including a tunnel at the base of the cliff leading to a glass lift to access the property. Jade, who also scooped £50,000 in cash, described the win as 'life-changing' in interviews at the time. But within month, the house was back on the market for £2.5 million. The unique designer home has an outdoor terrace with far-reaching views along the Kent coastline. Locals told MailOnline they believe a mystery celebrity had put in an offer for the property and planned to plant trees around the edge of the grounds to keep it hidden from prying eyes The ultra-modern new 9,000 sq ft home boasted eye-catching features, including a tunnel at the base of the cliff leading to a glass lift to access the property. Jade, who also scooped £50,000 in cash, described the win as 'life-changing' in interviews at the time. But within month, the house, which boasts unrivalled views of the English Channel, was back on the market for £2.5 million. Locals told MailOnline they believe a mystery celebrity had put in an offer for the property and planned to plant trees around the edge of the grounds to keep it hidden from prying eyes. But estate agents Strutt & Parker said that sale fell through and the property had been relisted for sale. Nick Ansell, 34, who works as a maintenance manager at Kingsdown Holiday Park next door to the property, said: 'I'd heard it was being sold to a celebrity who wanted to try and keep it a secret.' He added that the glass-fronted property was much bigger than it appeared from the outside as large parts of it were underground. Hollywood star Tom Hardy reportedly rented the property as a holiday home before it became an Omaze prize. The dream home in Devon Foundry worker Glen Elmy from Walsall, West Midlands, won a stunning £3million home in Devon with an infinity pool and breath-taking sea views in October 2021. But he and his family spent only three days at the property overlooking Combe Martin Bay, Devon, before concerns about coastal erosion reportedly influenced their decision to leave. Foundry worker Glen Elmy from Walsall, West Midlands, won a stunning £3million home in Devon with an infinity pool and breath-taking sea views in October 2021. Pictured: Glen with his family, left to right: son Sam and his fiancé Emily, Glen, wife Debbie and son Luke But he and his family spent only three days at the property overlooking Combe Martin Bay, Devon, before concerns about coastal erosion reportedly influenced their decision to leave Read More Father-of-five foundry worker, 54, who's only ever scooped '£3 at a Bingo night' wins £3million Devon Bond-style clifftop home from a £25 draw He was said to have returned the keys to Omaze and requested the cash equivalent to the property's £3 million value instead When discussing his win at the time, overjoyed Glen said: 'I'm totally gobsmacked. The only thing we've ever won before was three pounds at a Bingo night on holiday. 'We absolutely love the house. If I could have designed one from scratch, it would look just like this-it's like something from a Bond film. 'We will be keeping it as there's no other house like it in the country - so why would we want to sell it? 'My wife Debbie lost her father to Covid this year, and our youngest son was made redundant last week, so winning this house is just what the family needed - it's life-changing for all of us.' But after Glen left the property, a local neighbour stated anonymously: 'I never see anybody going in or out since the win. 'There is all sorts of speculation that it can't be insured because of how close it's been built to the sea and on the cliff edge. There is a problem with coastal erosion all along the coast here. There are signs around the beach warning about falling rocks.' He was said to have returned the keys to Omaze and requested the cash equivalent to the property's £3 million value instead The gorgeous infinity pool (pictured) looks out to sea and shows off the bright patio that is perfect for summer evenings The Mirror also reported a neighbour saying: 'It could just be local rumours, but the person who originally built the building was told it was too close to the edge, and mortgage and insurance might be a problem. 'When I moved in five years ago, it was on the market for £2.5 million, but nobody wanted it. When the competition was running, we saw cars coming and going, but soon after the winner was announced, that stopped, and there's been nothing since.' Omaze strongly denied reports that the property was at risk of coastal erosion. Georgian country house near Chipping Norton IT consultant Darren Wordon, 48, from Bath won a stunning Georgian country pile reportedly worth £2.5million in an Omaze draw in June 2021. He and his wife Mandy and their two children initially moved into the five-bedroom country pile near Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds, despite fears of flooding in the area. IT consultant Darren Wordon, 48, from Bath won a stunning Georgian country pile reportedly worth £2.5million in an Omaze draw in June 2021. He and his wife Mandy and their two children initially moved into the five-bedroom country pile near Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds, despite fears of flooding in the area They moved out and the house eventually sold for £2.15 million in December 2023, almost half a million pounds less than the price originally advertised by Omaze. The home features an outdoor dining area and a cosy seating area complete with an open burning fire pit and fairy lights to brighten the dark evenings The property boasts a beautiful open plan setting, with a kitchen complete with a breakfast bar and an adjoining dining room. The flagstone flooring is a feature throughout the property, as as the big and open bay windows. A neighbour Julia Boardman, who had lived in the secluded hamlet since 1968, claimed that the house had flooded twice previously. Another resident said that the winning family 'were keen to make a go of it', but had concerns about future floods. They moved out and the house eventually sold for £2.15 million in December 2023, almost half a million pounds less than the price originally advertised by Omaze. The Fulham townhouse Marilyn Pratt, 70, won her £2.9million house in Fulham, south-west London, in an Omaze drawn in April 2021. The house boasted a stunning contemporary minimalist design, with four bedrooms, a gym, a study and a high end kitchen, but the pensioner sold up just eight months later. Marilyn Pratt, 70, won her £2.9million house in Fulham, south-west London, in an Omaze drawn in April 2021 The house boasted a stunning contemporary minimalist design, with four bedrooms, a gym, a study and a high end kitchen, but the pensioner sold up just eight months later Marilyn eventually sold the lavish townhouse for £2.8million at £100,000 under the asking price, so she could use the proceeds to help her two daughters and grandchildren financially. She decided to remain with husband David in the two-bedroom house they had lived in for 40 years in south-east London. The Hamptons-style house in north Norfolk Ex-Miss Wales finalist Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, 38, became the owner of the most expensive home ever offered in a UK prize draw in February this year. When Vicky was named as the winner, she admitted that she planned to put the house on the market and buy another place closer to home. But there have since been warnings that she could struggle to sell the £6million house in Blakeney, Norfolk, due to alleged planning breaches. The stunning three-bedroom house overlooking the coast was built to resemble the exclusive homes of the Hamptons area of Long Island in the US. Ex-Miss Wales finalist Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, 38, became the owner of the most expensive home ever offered in a UK prize draw in February this year When Vicky was named as the winner, she admitted that she planned to put the house on the market and buy another place closer to home But there have since been warnings that she could struggle to sell the £6million house in Blakeney, Norfolk, due to alleged planning breaches A member of the public tipped off council chiefs after the property was listed as a prize in an Omaze draw. The issues allegedly included floor plans that appeared to differ from what was approved, as well as additional outbuildings, a tennis court and a swimming pool that were said to have been added without planning permission. North Norfolk District Council concluded the property had 'not been completed in accordance with the approved plans' after an investigation which including a visit from officers. A series of undisclosed recommendations were made to Omaze to resolve the situation. Omaze has stated that it will guarantee the winner of the home will not 'ever have to incur any costs whatsoever to remedy any historical planning issue'. Jamie Minors, managing director of local estate agents Minors and Brady, said: 'This will massively affect the chance of sale, as some people will be put off and will not want to buy it. It could also affect the value. 'Selling it will definitely be more difficult and challenging, as solicitors will definitely advise against it.' he stunning three-bedroom house overlooking the coast was built to resemble the exclusive homes of the Hamptons area of Long Island in the US The home comes with unrivalled views of the North Norfolk coastline The home features its own all-weather astroturf tennis court outside, that backs onto the countryside However, he added the high-end property market also attracted wealthy people who would 'try and find a way to resolve any problem'. Ms Curtis-Cresswell, who bought her winning ticket for just £10, has never owned her own home before. Only a handful of Omaze winners are believed to be still living in their prize homes. Read More Beauty queen wins Omaze's biggest-ever prize - a £6m mansion that comes with £250,000 One of the few who decided to stay is Becca Pott, 32, who was on maternity leave after the birth of her first child when she won a £3.5million five-bedroom house near Ascot, Berkshire, in February 2022. Becca who was previously living in a two-bedroom flat in Leyton, east London, still lives in her prize house with her husband Ben and their baby Ava. She told The Sunday Times: 'We always knew we were going to move in and enjoy it for at least that first summer, just to experience living in a place like this as a family, but after a few weeks we realised we didn't want to leave so decided we should keep it.' The other two winners to move into their incredible homes were in Wimbledon and Islington - two expensive areas of London. A spokesperson for Omaze said: 'All Omaze winners are free to decide if they live in their new house, rent it out for a supplementary income, or sell it whenever they wish to become a cash multi-millionaire – they can put it on the market the day they get the keys - the choice is entirely theirs. 'Whatever their circumstances, all Omaze winners have several fantastic life changing options available to them. 'Omaze is immensely proud to have created 38 millionaires whilst also raising more than £93 million for good causes in the UK since it launched here.'
Daily Mail
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EXCLUSIVE Stacey Solomon is the epitome of elegance in a plunging silk gown as she swaps heels for comfy slippers while filming on Lake Como
Stacey Solomon looked nothing short of sensational while filming on Lake Como in Italy on Monday. The TV personality, 35, who jetted to the idyllic location to shoot with her haircare brand Rehab, stunned in a cream silk gown. Stacey's dress fitted her gorgeous figure like a glove and boasted a plunging neckline as well as racy slits as she swapped heels for a pair of comfy white slippers. Sporting glam makeup she wore her high-lighted stresses in loose waves before sweeping them high on top her head after reaching the shore. Stacey appeared in great spirits while filming on the picturesque lake and sat at the back of the boat soaking up the sun and taking in the views. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. On Sunday she took to Instagram with snaps as she posed in a square neck white dress that showed off her tanned and toned legs amid the work trip. The mother-of-five documented herself strolling around the grounds and admiring all the jasmine flowers as well as the architecture. She then changed into a black and white ensemble as she filmed content on a boat, admitting it wasn't a task for the 'faint hearted'. Stacey's trip abroad comes after she suffered some heat recently when her followers turned on her over her ill-judged rant after losing out on a prize at the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards. However, while she congratulated the winners, Stacey couldn't help but reveal how 'gutted' she was for her team who 'deserved' the award as she declared that they were 'robbed'. Fans claimed Stacey is starting to 'show her true colours' compared to her usual wholesome demeanor and told the BBC presenter to 'grow up' and that she has 'got too big for her boots'. However not everyone agreed and others believed Stacey was being 'refreshingly honest' and was simply just 'disappointed for her team'. In the original video, Stacey fumed: 'We didn't win a BAFTA. And I know I'm supposed to take it gracefully like a champ but, I'll be honest, I'm devastated!. The TV persoanlity appeared in great spirits while filming on the picturesque lake, as she sat at the back of the boat soaking up the sun and taking in the views Stacey accessories her look with gold jewellery but forwent a necklace as she let the dress speak for itself She later swept her glossy locks on top her head after reaching the shore The camera crew were onboard to ensure they captured every moment However Stacey all pulled out her phone to grab snaps of the gorgeous coastline Laughing at her reaction, she continued: 'I'm not handling it very well, I'm not taking it very gracefully - I'm devastated! I'm devastated for our whole team, like I'm so gutted for our team. 'Everyone got dressed up and was really hopeful, I think because they work so hard. It's not an easy show to make, Sort Your Life Out and the team work so hard to make it happen and they so deserve the BAFTA. 'The Sort Your Life Out team deserved a BAFTA and I'm devastated. I'm not saying that everyone else didn't deserve their BAFTAs, they absolutely did. 'People think making TV is really easy and it's not, so everyone deserves recognition. But I'm just gutted for my whole Sort Your Life Out family because I feel like they deserved a BAFTA. I'm gonna say it - I'm gutted!'. Going on to reveal what it takes to make their show, she went on: 'We'll pack up a house and within seven days that house is packed up, into vans, over to a warehouse, laid out on the floor, we go through it meticulously, we make sure it doesn't just get chucked away. 'We donate, we recycle, we resell things. We put it all back and try and put it in systems to help families move forward...' She also gave a shout out to the families who give up their time and open their homes to TV audiences, especially when they run the risk of being judged. Stacey's trip abroad comes after she suffered some heat recently when her followers turned on her over her ill-judged rant after losing out on a prize at the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards However, while she congratulated the winners, Stacey couldn't help but reveal how 'gutted' she was for her team who 'deserved' the award as she declared that they were 'robbed' Professional organizer and Stacey's co-star Dilly Carter penned a somewhat more gracious message after losing out on the prize, noting that she was chuffed to even be nominated. Alongside a red carpet video, she said: 'Walking out, like we walked in, with our heads high and super proud of what we have achieved as a show, as a production. 'It's so easy in these moments to feel sad because we haven't won and forget about where we actually are. In a room full of incredible talent. But in the actual room. 'Some people dream of their show being nominated so for us to have been nominated twice is unreal. So let's celebrate the show and just how far it's come. It wasn't so long ago we were just filming a pilot. 'Huge congrats to @rylan and @robrinder. Thank you for all the love and support as always. Now let's get back to filming series 6.'
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- Daily Mail
Who is Caroline Daur? How the unassuming supermodel built an empire with millions of fans as she's spotted out with newly-single Romeo Beckham - and his mum Victoria's already given her the seal of approval!
Eyebrows were raised this week when Caroline Daur was spotted on a night out with Romeo Beckham just weeks after he split from girlfriend Kim Turnbull. The German model, 30, has made a name for herself in recent years as a fashion blogger, under the name Caro Daur - and has even been given the seal of approval from Victoria Beckham herself already. Victoria has longtime been a fan of Caroline's and in 2018 her Facebook page reposted a snap of Caroline wearing one of her designs. Caroline has also attended several of Victoria's fashion shows. She is proud of the fact she is 'self-made', previously stating: 'I don't have an agent, manager or assistant. I do everything by myself.' The social media star first achieved prominence in the 2010s when she launched her blog and now boasts 4.6 million Instagram followers, with a further 1.1 million on TikTok. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Caroline - who studied business in school - worked for a headhunting company while building up her brand but is now a full-time influencer and model with a net worth of €4 million. By 2016 she had become the first German blogger to achieve more than one million Instagram followers and went on to land the cover of Japanese Vogue as well as walking for Dolce & Gabbana during Milan Fashion Week. Caroline also started branching out into other forms of media, appearing as a guest judge on Germany 's Next Top Model, and launching her own series of online workout videos. In 2019, Caroline - who is the daughter of lawyer Harald and manager Monika - was mentioned in Forbes 30 Under 30 list. The blogger previously revealed that she only sleeps four to five hours a night because her mind 'is always somewhere', and this year revealed she'd been diagnosed with ADHD. Detailing her diagnosis, she said: 'It didn't surprise me – and it didn't surprise anyone around me either. The diagnosis came late, but it explained so much. 'My brain is like an internet browser with 47 tabs open. Sport is the only way I can calm it down. This morning I worked out at 7am, even after a short night. Without it, I just don't function.' Of her ability to make it as a blogger, she mused: 'My success came from consistency and treating my work seriously. I didn't just smile in front of the camera – I planned, negotiated, edited, and built a business.' Caroline is also set to make her TV debut, having landed a role in German Netflix series She Said Yes which filmed last year. As a result of her newfound fame, Caroline has found himself moving in several high-profile circles. She is believed to be currently single after an on/off relationship with podcaster Tommi Schmitt. The pair were last linked together in February, with friends of the couple claiming they split because of their 'different views on a shared future.' She is followed on Instagram by the Beckham clan, as well as Romeo's ex Kim and Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz. Victoria Beckham has longtime been a fan of Caroline's and in 2018 her Facebook page reposted a snap of Caroline wearing one of her designs. Caroline has also attended several of Victoria's fashion shows. After Romeo was spotted with the stunning influencer in Paris on Saturday night, it was claimed the pair had bonded over their love of tennis, with both attending the Men's Singles Semi Final at the French Open on Friday. The model jumped into a car with Caroline and other pals after enjoying an evening together, keeping the fun going as they went on to party Julia nightclub in the French capital into the early hours. A source told MailOnline of the outing: 'Romeo was in town for work meetings, Roland Garros and also caught up with friends. 'He had dinner with his three friends one of whom is great friends with Caro so she joined the group. It was a casual dinner in a group setting throughout the evening.' Despite the casual group outing, the pair appeared keen to not be snapped together as they left the venue separately before climbing into the same car alongside mutual friend, French Vogue Culture Director Dan Sablon. Dan recently styled Romeo for his French Vogue fashion story. Romeo cut a casual figure for the outing, opting for a black sweater teamed with dark tracksuit bottoms and blue trainers. Meanwhile, Caroline dressed to impress in a strapless little black dress teamed with knee-high black boots. Friends say that things remain 'amicable' between the Romeo and ex Kim, and that their parting is 'nothing to do' with Kim being blamed by Nicola Peltz for being the catalyst for the feud that has ripped the Beckham family apart. One said: 'Romeo and Kim are both young and they had a lovely time together but at that age things don't always last forever and they decided to split up. 'They have been friendly since and have even been at the same venues. It's a huge shame, particularly as David and Victoria really adored her and thought she made Romeo happy but it wasn't to be. 'It happened a couple of weeks ago and relations have remained friendly between them. 'David and Victoria would hate for the view to be that they split because of Nicola and Brooklyn because that simply isn't the case. 'The fact is that Kim has got a really busy career as a DJ and Romeo has a busy work life too, there is lots of travelling for both of them at having a relationship at this time isn't all that conducive to their lives.' Kim attended several of David's birthday celebrations. She was present at the former England captain's party at the end of March at Cipriani restaurant in Miami. She also joined David, Victoria, and Romeo's younger brother Cruz, his girlfriend Jackie Apostel and sister Harper on their trip to France where they visited a vineyard in Bordeaux and a restaurant in Paris. Kim was also at the big dinner at Core restaurant in Notting Hill, West London. She has been at the centre of the rift after Nicola, 30, claimed that she felt uncomfortable around her, with sources close to the US heiress saying that Kim had dated Brooklyn when they were teenagers. That was the reason the couple gave for not attending any of David's celebrations. However, in fact she enjoyed a romance with his close friend Rocco Ritchie, the son of Guy Ritchie and Madonna. Kim, is the well-heeled granddaughter of renowned post-war sculptor and painter William Turnbull, while her father Alex Turnbull and uncle Johnny were part of the post-punk band 23 Skidoo, formed in 1979. Kim and Brooklyn were undeniably close for a brief period – as photographs of them together at the time show - but suggestions that they were ever an item are wide of the mark, according to well-informed sources. That Kim has now been 'thrown to the wolves' as the reason behind the family row is 'deeply upsetting' to Brooklyn's parents and brothers. In fact, younger brother Cruz, 20, personally shut down the gossip recently when he responded to an Instagram post showing a picture of Romeo and Kim together. In a now-deleted message, one user commented: 'It's appropriate to date your brother's ex too? Cool.'
