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The Irish Sun
32 minutes ago
- The Irish Sun
Love Islander rushed to medics after villa injury that wasn't shown on screen
ONE of this year's Love Island stars was rushed to medics after suffering an injury in the villa - but it was never shown on TV. Former Islander 4 Megan Forte Clarke has been spilling the beans on life in the villa Credit: TikTok / @meganforteclarke 4 She revealed that Harry was injured in the villa, but it wasn't shown on TV Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 The Islander had to seek medical attention Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 Megan lasted just two weeks on the show Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Since then, she has been spilling the beans on life in the villa, and today was no different. Speaking in her latest TikTok about an unseen moment in the villa, she revealed how Addressing fans, Megan said: "My favourite moment in the villa was one day we were cartwheeling and Harry stood to close to the pond. Read More on Love Island "He fully fell back, mic on, into the little ponds out by the gym. "He had to see the medic, who told him to take two paracetamol and he'd be grand!" This isn't the only revelation She has been spilling all on the many things that fans don't see of what goes on behind-the-scenes. Most read in Love Island In a new interview with Bizarrely, Speaking to Joe about filming in the heat, Megan said: "Well, we weren't allowed to know the actual degrees. "We knew nothing!" In shock, Joe reacted: "What a strange bit of information to with hold!" Megan said back: "But I can tell you that I was dripping in sweat. "It was really un-sexy when we were trying to flirt with everyone." Love Island 2025 full lineup : A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. : A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. : A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. : International business graduate with brains and ambition. : A gym enthusiast with a big heart. : A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. : A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. : A towering 6'5' personal trainer. : A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro. : Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. : The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive. : Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Giorgio Russo : The 30-year-old will be spending his summer in the sun, potentially his sister Alessia's successful tournament at the Euros in Switzerland. : Professional DJ from Manchester who appeared on X Factor 2016 in girl group Four of Diamonds. : Miss Bikini Ireland 2019 winner who hails from Dublin and works as a nail technician and personal trainer. Emma Munro: Harry Cooksley's ex who entered as a bombshell and works as a hydrogeologist. Departures : : Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. : A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. : A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. : A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell . : Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side. Poppy Harrison: The bombshell broke up with her boyfriend after finding out she would be in the villa Will Means : The fourth fittest farmer in the UK according to Farmers' Weekly in 2023 entered the villa as a bombshell : An Irish actress part of the OG line-up. : 23-year-old personal banker from Glasgow who fancies herself as a 'good flirt'. : 27-year-old gym hunk who entered the show as a bombshell .
Extra.ie
38 minutes ago
- Extra.ie
Rosanna Davison and husband Wesley near the finish line on dream home renovation
Excitement is mounting for Rosanna Davison, as the model mum is near completion on the extensive renovations of her forever family home. Mum-of-three Rosanna has been sharing regular updates of the construction of her southside home, and this week she revealed that the family are finally on track to get settled into life in their new abode. Perched atop a row of concrete blocks in the back garden of the house, a clearly overjoyed Rosanna updated her followers that they are nearing the end of the arduous home makeover process. Pic: Rosanna Davison/Instagram Rosanna and Wes bought the house over eighteen months ago, after which embarked on a massive renovation project, to transform the house into their dream home to raise their three adorable tots. And Rosanna's only daughter Sophia, is preparing to move into her first little girls only room ,which boasts a beautiful bay window and her very own en suite style dressing room. Rosanna Davison with her husband Wesley Quirke. Pic: Rosanna Davison/Instagram Taking to her Instagram page in dress down garb of leggings, aviator shades and a casual blue track top, Rosanna said she and husband Wesley Quirke are on course to complete the major refurbishment works on the house. An avid lover of the great outdoors, Rosanna showcased the stunning landscaped gardens which boasts a number of mature oak trees, shrubbery and plants, should she choose to explore nearer to home on the extensive grounds on her doorstep. Pic: Rosanna Davison/Instagram And for her three small children, Sophia and twin boys Oscar and Hugo, there is a dream kiddie play area complete tree house, swings and a host of outdoors paraphernalia to keep her little ones active and entertained. Inside the house Rosanna's stylish touch can be seen throughout the sweep of the entire home, from the sleek Italian marble kitchen, to the fashionable crystal style light fittings to the manicured lawns. Pic: Rosanna Davison/Instagram Speaking to earlier this year Rosanna said the family hoped to be moved in by July saying : 'We haven't moved house yet. But we're aiming to be in for the first week of July, ' she told us. 'We're hopefully on track. At the moment, it's been a really, really intense process.' As the couple prepare for the next exciting chapter, Rosanna also told Extra that Wesley has been a total champ as he surrendered his mancave so his three children, Sophia, Hugo and Oscar, could have their very own playroom. Nope, there's no mancave in this house,' laughed Rosanna, before adding: 'However, we have a shared office and a home cinema for Wesley to watch football matches with my dad.' And even with her hectic schedule of work, children and studying for a Master's Degree, Rosanna says she has taken the lead on the new build. Pic: Rosanna Davison/Instagram 'I think what surprised me, though, about building our own house has just been how time-consuming it is. It's pretty much a full-time job for me at the moment. Pic: Rosanna Davison/Instagram 'Wesley is really busy running the business, so he can't be as hands-on as me. So after I drop the kids to school, nearly every day, I'm up at the house for a site meeting. I'm going to showrooms.'
The Irish Sun
an hour ago
- The Irish Sun
James Whale interviewed by Nigel Farage for ‘final interview' after star admitted he ‘hadn't got long left'
JAMES Whale was pictured for his "final interview" with Nigel Farage after he admitted he "hasn't got long left" amid his cancer battle. The broadcaster, 74, revealed last week that he Advertisement 4 James Whale has done his 'final interview' with Nigel Farage Credit: @jameswhaleradio/Instagram 4 The interview has been described as James' 'most compelling' interview Credit: Getty 4 The TalkTV presenter shared an emotional health update last week Credit: Instagram/@jameswhaleradio In 2020, the television personality revealed the cancer had spread to his spine, brain and lungs. The TalkTV presenter has now been interviewed by the Reform UK MP, giving the "most compelling" interview of his career. New photos show a frail looking James sitting on a garden chair next to Nigel, with a sun hat on his head and a yellow blanket over his legs. Advertisement READ MORE ON JAMES WHALE James is seen placing an hand on Nigel's arm as they chatted. The photos were shared by TalkTV producer Chuck Thomas ahead of it being released. He captioned it: "After 50 years in broadcasting, Whaley delivers one of the most compelling and profound conversations of his career. "A masterclass in asking the right questions." Advertisement Most read in News TV He added: "Filming Whaley's last interview with Nigel Farage . The bravest man I know. A legend and a friend." Last Sunday, James took to social media to post a Talk's James Whale issues devastating health update as star says he's 'at end' of cancer journey and ending treatment He shared a video on X in which he said: ''m not terribly well in the final stages of cancer, but I just want to tell my grandson how proud I am of him. ' He's a royal marine and he's been a royal marine for over six months, nearly a year now, he got through all his training, and I am so, so proud, you have no idea.' Advertisement As he struggled to hold back tears, the Celebrity Big Brother star continued: 'Happy Birthday, mate. 'Happy Birthday to all of you who have put your lives where you have. '360 years ago, the royal marines were founded. Happy Birthday to you all.' Taking the opportunity to reassure his fans, he concluded: 'It's alright, I'm an old git, [I'm] 74. Advertisement 'I'm still on the TV and radio but not for much longer. I love you all, guys.' Fans and well-wishers flocked to the comments section to send him their messages of support as he continues his final stages of terminal kidney cancer. One X user wrote: 'You have been the voice of many people, thank you. Your family are lucky to have such an inspirational loved one. Thinking of you and sending love.' Another fan commented: 'Bless you James, stay strong and keep fighting, we are all with you on this journey.' Advertisement Cancer types, signs and symptoms Everything you need to know about different types of Cancer What are Stomach cancer: Symptoms, causes, and treatments What does a What are esophageal cancer symptoms? Is How to tell the Just last month, James announced on his show, which he has been filming from home, that he doesn't have long left in his battle. He told viewers: 'I'm actually in my last couple of weeks. Last time I saw my oncologist, he said I probably have only got weeks to go. 'Over the 50 years, I have interviewed and chatted to some of the most amazing people. It may have been you. Maybe we'll catch up for the last time.' Earlier this year, he celebrated his 74 th birthday in the company of his loved ones, surrounded by his family and friends. Advertisement James has been married to his wife Nadine Lamont-Brown for four years, after tying the knot at a ceremony in Tenterden, Kent in October 2021. The broadcaster's first wife, Melinda Maxted, ironically, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in February 2018 and died three months later. They have two sons, James and Peter. 4 James admitted he 'hasn't got long left' in a fresh health update Credit: @jameswhaleradio/Instagram
