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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Harry Jowsey 'confirms' he's dating Lucy Hale! Too Hot To Handle star accidentally lets slip relationship news live on air
Australian reality TV bad boy Harry Jowsey has all but confirmed his relationship with Lucy Hale. The Too Hot To Handle star, 28, was reported to be in a 'super casual relationship' with the glamorous US actress, 35, by People and Us Weekly back in March. And on Wednesday, Harry let slip how his romance with the Pretty Little Liars alum began thanks to an AI-generated Instagram message. The unlikely pairing have kept their romance under wraps and it was not known how they met — until the reality TV star told the story live on-air during 2DayFM's Jimmy & Nath Show with Emma. Harry explained how he uses an AI tool to respond to direct messages sent from his 4.3million followers on the social media app. 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. 'I've got this AI thing that replies to my DMs. Meta has this thing you can turn on and it says the craziest stories,' he said. 'I DM'd this one girl and she responded. It replied right away. She was like "Oh, didn't realise I was talking to AI. I thought this was you". 'I said, "No, it is me! If you want me to respond just text me here's my number." And it worked!' Harry was caught off guard by a slippery question from Jimmy Smith: 'But you and Lucy Hale are good now. That's how you met, yeah?' Harry went dead silent after the 'gotcha' moment. His face turned an unmistakable bright red from embarrassment as the Queensland-born star struggled for words. 'Harry's not responding,' co-host Emma said to fill in the silence. 'That was very smooth, Jimmy.' 'Uh...' Harry trailed off, as all three hosts giggled at his awkwardness. He cleared his throat and laughed uncomfortably. 'You can blame the camera, but you going that red is a definitely yes,' Nath declared, with Emma chiming in, 'Aw he's literally covering his face.' Harry's candid reaction confirmed that insider reports about how the relationship started were on the money, or at least close to it. One anonymous source told Us Weekly the romance began after Harry messaged Lucy on social media. 'They are spending time together in [ New York City ], it's very new,' they said. The source added they 'hit it off' after bonding through their mutual commitment to sobriety. 'They are having fun, Harry is very into Lucy. Friends around them think they are very cute and a good, surprising match,' they revealed. Jimmy then eased off the question to let Harry off the hook. 'It doesn't matter what you say Harry because we'll use AI to agree,' he joked, with the Aussie Netflix star gulping and saying, 'Yeah, perfect.' Although the pair are yet to be publicly spotted together, Harry does follow Lucy on social media. Lucy recently marked three years of sobriety after previously admitting starring in Pretty Little Liars 'fuelled' her alcohol addiction. Meanwhile, In January Harry made a firm commitment to sobriety after revealing he used to get so drunk he would wet the bed. In January, the upbeat reality star shared a clip to Instagram in which he revealed he was switching to non-alcoholic drinks because he was sick of having accidents. In the past, he has been marred with controversy and was labelled a f*** boy while appearing on season two of Netflix's Perfect Match. Viewers expressed their outrage online and even petitioned for Harry to be banned from appearing in other dating shows, after he was busted in a scandalous lie about not kissing co-star Melinda Melrose while romantically linked with Jessica Vestal. Fans condemned Harry's use of emotional manipulation, especially involving Jessica's daughter, Autumn, whom he frequently mentioned wanting to be a role model for. Harry has also been linked to several other reality stars and influencers including ex-fiancé Francesca Farago and Georgia Hassarati. In an October 2021 episode of the BFFs podcast with Dave Portnoy and Josh Richards, Jowsey also said he had been romantically involved with transgender YouTuber Nikita Dragun and pledged his support for transgender women. He first rose to reality TV fame after starring in the inaugural season of Too Hot to Handle in 2020. Since then, he has started his own podcast titled Boyfriend Material, competed on Dancing With the Stars and even ventured onto OnlyFans.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Dave Hughes as you have never seen him before! Veteran comedian shocks fans as he flaunts his ample beach body
Dave Hughes is embracing his silver fox era - and he's not shy about it. The 54-year-old comedian surprised fans on Saturday when he uploaded a shirtless beach selfie to Instagram, proudly showing off his lean physique while soaking up the sun on Byron Bay beach, ahead of his evening comedy show. Grinning confidently in aviator sunglasses and beach shorts, Hughesy captioned the post with some amusing words: 'Is it me or the rain that's scared everyone off Byron Main Beach?' - but it was the photo itself that stole the show. He added a cheeky label over the photo, calling himself the 'hottest and only guy on Byron Bay beach' and, in true Hughesy style, threw in the cryptic hashtag #pregnantgreyhound. Hughes looked impressively fit for 54, flaunting a lean torso and toned frame that left fans doing a double take. 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. Fans and fellow celebs quickly flooded the comments section with praise and banter, with comedian Joe White dropping fire emojis and one follower declaring: 'Looking great! Enjoy'. Hughes married his wife Holly on New Years Eve in 2006 and they share three children together: Rafferty, 15, Sadie, 13, and Tess, 11. The comedian has had a challenging past year, as his long-running breakfast show Hughesy, Ed and Erin was axed from 2DayFM back in August. 2Day FM announced the axing of its trio of hosts on August 8, informing listeners that they opted to pull the plug on the show and replace it with night shift larrikins Jimmy Smith and Nath Roye, who were hosting The Jimmy and Nath Show. The announcement came that evening with the embattled hosts given one more show the following morning to finish up - but they decided against going back on air. 'We've loved our time together on 2DayFM Breakfast, however, due to some of our families living in different cities we are unable to commit to 2025,' Hughsey, Ed and Erin said in a statement. 'So with a heavy heart we are moving aside so 2DayFM can find the team to take them forward in Breakfast.' The program, hosted by Dave, Ed Kavalee and Erin Molan, managed a mere 3.6 market share in the last ratings survey. Millions of dollars were reportedly shelled out to salvage the long-running radio program, but nothing was able to be done to keep the show on the airwaves. According to radio insiders, the departure was a 'long time coming' for the trio and their plummeting ratings was the 'final nail in the coffin'. 'Southern Cross Austereo have spent millions trying to make this show a success, including having Hughesy relocate from Melbourne to try "connect" with Sydney listeners. It's always struggled to find an audience,' an insider told Yahoo Lifestyle. SCA went on to thank the radio hosts for their 'passion and commitment' following the announcement. 'We are incredibly thankful to Hughesy, Ed and Erin for their unwavering dedication in making the 2DayFM Breakfast show a fun way to wake up Sydney each morning since 2020. We wish them the best,' said SCA Chief Content Officer, Dave Cameron.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Australian broadcasting industry in mourning after radio legend dies following long cancer battle
Australia's radio industry is mourning the loss of John Carroll, a beloved Sydney-based presenter known for his influential roles at Triple M and 2Day FM. The legendary DJ was one of the most esteemed music presenters in the industry and interviewed many A-List celebrities including Joni Mitchell and Eric Clapton across his long career. He was long rumoured to be the presenter who originally whispered the Triple M station call used on commercials. His death came shortly after he retired from the industry after four years as a talkback host at NSW 's Super Radio Network. Carroll died earlier this month in Thailand, following a long battle with cancer and several rounds of chemotherapy. His passing was confirmed on social media in a heartbreaking statement by Radio Today. 'Mourning the loss of industry giant John Carroll. A successful announcer who worked at stations including 2SM, Triple M Sydney and 2DayFM,' they began. 'He was admired for his laid-back approach to radio, having met and interviewed music legends. 'He and his voice were in the very top echelon.' Many of Carroll's former colleagues were quick to pay tribute to him. 'I am truly saddened by this loss of my great friend,' wrote 2SM Program Director Barry Chapman. 'He was a great jock with a wonderful voice. Never afraid to say what he thought... I loved it!' Music journalist Debbie Kruger joined the chorus, with: 'Through the years, he battled one health issue after another... his spirit was undiminished. RIP my wonderful friend.' Carroll's girlfriend shared a heartbreaking update to social media on May 2 revealing that he was feeling 'tired' and had chosen to stop his chemotherapy. 'We took John to the hospital on Monday the 28th [of April]. The doctor asked John if he wanted to continue with treatment... He doesn't want to,' she began. 'John can't stand the pain from chemo. He doesn't want to stay in the hospital... wants to die at home. 'That's John's goal. John has no strength, he is very weak. He said he knew he could not do it. On the morning of May 2nd, John was feeling tired and delirious.' Carroll leaves behind a legacy of excellence in broadcasting. He is survived by his girlfriend.
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Joe Exotic fears new husband will be kidnapped by cartel over big misunderstanding
Joe Exotic has expressed concern over the safety of his new husband, worried he might be targeted for a kidnapping. The 62-year-old Tiger King star, currently serving time for a murder-for-hire conviction involving Carole Baskin, fears his spouse Jorge Marquez might fall into danger due to misconceptions about his wealth. In a candid chat with 2DayFM's 'Jimmy + Nath Show', he admitted: "He is going to be deported. I don't want anything happening to him at the border, like the cartel kidnapping him because everybody thinks I am a millionaire." While Joe was tight-lipped about certain aspects of his marital life, when probed about whether they'd consummated their union he firmly stated: "No... Absolutely not." Prior to marrying, Joe voiced his hope that the marriage could protect his partner from deportation to Mexico and even expressed his readiness to move to South America if needed. Speaking to Joe revealed their deep commitment: "Whether it helps his immigration status or not, we love each other enough to get married. We even got tattooed matching wedding bands already on." He also discussed the legal strategic benefits: "What it would do is, it would assure him, and it would show the court, that he has a little bit of financial stability to stay in America." Optimistically concluding, Joe said: "It's gonna look better for his asylum case to be married. We're just hoping that the prison will allow us to get married and stay in the same prison." He expressed his frustration to the media, stating that if he can't secure assistance from the government to "keep him here," then "I guess I'm going to Mexico." After announcing their engagement in October last year, Joe couldn't help but gush about his fiancé, calling him "so amazing" and sharing regrets that he didn't "meet him long" earlier. Joe excitedly posted on his social media account, sharing with followers: "Meet Jorge Marquez he is 33. He is so amazing and is from Mexico." Embarking on a new journey, Joe explained: "Now, the quest of getting married in prison and getting him asylum or we be leaving America when we both get out. Either way, I wish I would have met him long ago." The one-time Tiger King sensation then verified the news of his engagement with Entertainment Weekly. During a heartfelt phone call from behind bars, he disclosed: "We filed our official papers for the marriage license from the prison yesterday, so we're just waiting for an approval. "He has picked out December 12 as the date we're hoping to get this approved by." Despite his tumultuous romantic history – finalising his divorce with Dillon Passage in January 2023 and enduring the tragic loss of Travis Maldonado in 2017 – the former exotic animal park operator remained optimistic that his relationship with Jorge would fare better. In an emotional statement, he confessed: "We love each other very much, spend every minute of the day together." Reflecting on his life's ups and downs, Joe admitted: "I've been through some s*** in my days." Putting past heartache and betrayal behind him, Joe declared: "I buried two husbands, the third one ran off with 2.6 million bucks from Netflix and left my a** here, but Jorge is a very amazing young man."
Perth Now
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Joe Exotic fears husband could be kidnapped
Joe Exotic fears his husband will be kidnapped. The 62-year-old reality star - who is currently serving a 21-year prison sentence after being found guilty of a murder-for-hire plot against rival Carole Baskin - revealed last week he had tied the knot with Jorge Marquez behind bars but he's concerned about saying too much about his new spouse as he doesn't want to make him a high-profile target in his native Mexico. Speaking to 2DayFM's 'Jimmy + Nath Show', he said: "He is going to be deported. I don't want anything happening to him at the border, like the cartel kidnapping him because everybody thinks I am a millionaire." However, the 'Tiger King' star was willing to answer when asked if he and Jorge have consumated their marriage yet. He said: "No... Absolutely not". Before getting married, Joe shared his hopes that making their union official would give his partner a reason not to be deported back to his home country, and that he was ready to follow him to South America if need be. He told "Whether it helps his immigration status or not, we love each other enough to get married. We even got tattooed matching wedding bands already on. "What it would do is, it would assure him, and it would show the court, that he has a little bit of financial stability to stay in America." It's gonna look better for his asylum case to be married. We're just hoping that the prison will allow us to get married and stay in the same prison." He told the outlet that if he can't get help from the government to "keep him here", then "I guess I'm going to Mexico." Announcing their engagement in October last year, Joe described his fiancé as "so amazing" and admitted he wished he had "met him long" before. Joe shared a photo of them together on his X account and wrote: "Meet Jorge Marquez he is 33. He is so amazing and is from Mexico. "Now, the quest of getting married in prison and getting him asylum or we be leaving America when we both get out. Either way, I wish I would have met him long ago." The former 'Tiger King' star then confirmed the engagement to Entertainment Weekly. He told them in a phone call from prison: "We filed our official papers for the marriage license from the prison yesterday, so we're just waiting for an approval. He has picked out December 12 as the date we're hoping to get this approved by." The former zoo keeper seemed hopeful at the time that this relationship will turn out better than his previous marriages to Dillon Passage, who he finalised his divorce from in January 2023, and Travis Maldonado, who died in 2017. He said: "We love each other very much, spend every minute of the day together. "I've been through some s*** in my days. "I buried two husbands, the third one ran off with 2.6 million bucks from Netflix and left my a** here, but Jorge is a very amazing young man."
