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Daily Mail
18-05-2025
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- Daily Mail
Georgia Kousoulou mourns the end of her single status by partying in BLACK outfit as she enjoys a raucous hen party with pals Lydia Bright and Amber Dowding in Ibiza (and even her husband Tommy Mallet is in awe!)
Georgia Kousoulou has kickstarted the countdown to her wedding to fiancé Tommy Mallet with a wild hen weekend of partying with her pals in Ibiza. While the couple legally tied the knot in December 2023, they are set to celebrate their nuptials with a lavish location wedding this summer. Documenting her trip with a sea of Instagram snaps, Georgia mourned the end of her single status by posing in bridal white outfits as she and her friends headed to the famous O Beach club for their first day on the island. The star was joined by longtime pals including Amber Dowding and Lydia Bright, as they slipped into skimpy matching pink swimwear for a fun day at the celebrity hotspot. Showing she was truly the guest of honour, the mother-of-two arrived for the day on the back of a bright pink jeep, before getting behind the DJ decks to show off her mixing skills. Posting her first gallery of snaps from the trip, Georgia captioned her post: 'I had the best day of my life. For her trip to O Beach, Georgia slipped into a sexy white lace co-ord and silver cowboy boots as she prepared for a wild day of partying '@obeachibiza if anyone knows me, they know it's my fav day in Ibiza so I was just living my life smiling all day!! I have the best girls ever!!' Georgia's wild celebrations even seemed to catch the eye of her husband-to-be, as he shared a snap of the star atop the jeep. Tommy, who recently shared that he's ditched his Mallet stage name to return to his surname of Fordham, captioned his post: 'Georgia is LIVING this weekend in Ibiza, it's nice to see her so happy.' Lydia also showed off her figure in a fun pink swimsuit and an eye-catching yellow crochet two-piece, confessing the hen party had already partied well into the early hours at Pacha before heading to O Beach the next day. Posting snaps with her longtime pal, she captioned the post: 'Day one celebrating our beautiful bride-to-be @georgiakousoulou.' 'Got way too excited the eve before and danced the night away at Pacha until 5.30am. 'Despite the late night (or early morning) we pulled it together for my oldest and dearest friend, by my side through everything. Here's to a weekend full of love, laughter, and hangovers.' And it seemed a whole day of beach club antics wasn't enough for Georgia and her group of pals, as she shared another post that revealed they spent Saturday celebrating her impending nuptials. But this time, Georgia appeared to be mourning the end of her single status, as she and her fellow hens were dressed in matching black outfits. Dressed in a racy sheer lace mini dress with a matching veil, Georgia and her pals headed poolside at their hotel for another day of celebrations. Posting even more snaps from the trip, she captioned the post: 'I am living my best hen life. So lucky to have the best girls with me.' Last month, Georgia gave insight inti her upcoming second wedding to Tommy, after the pair said 'I do' in a low-key private ceremony in late 2023. She told OK!: 'I don't want to give too much away, but they're involved, and I can't wait', but admitted she was keeping the exact location of the wedding a secret from everyone, even her guests. Georgia, who shares two-year-old son Brody and six-month-old daughter Gigi with Tommy, 32, said: 'Everyone already knows it's in Majorca, but I won't reveal exactly where, I want it to be a surprise! I want everyone to be like: "Oh, my God!" when they see it. I'm about to up the game. I just hope everyone loves it'. Branding herself a 'control freak' the blonde beauty said plans were well under control, however Tommy would not be helping. 'I ask him for his opinions, but honestly, I don't want him to get involved. It's my thing. I want him to be shocked, like, "Wow, this is amazing!"'. Georgia and Tommy revealed after exchanging vows in their private 2023 ceremony, they headed home and enjoyed a Chinese takeaway. She said that she changed out of her stunning white satin dress into her pyjamas as soon as she got home. Georgia told The Sun at the time: 'We came back to mine and had a Chinese. It was unreal. It is so me and Tommy. I literally got back, got my PJs on straight away and we had a Chinese. 'The best bit about it was that we hired tables. So we had a top table…And we all just stuffed our faces with Chinese … it was actually brilliant. So good.' She continued: 'All of it is filmed, you will get to see everything. When we started the series it wasn't in the plan. In genuine Georgia and Tommy fashion that is what they ended up getting in the end. It was unbelievable. . .' Tommy and Georgia previously postponed their nuptials following a devastating miscarriage, but remaining optimistic, Tommy, who owns successful footwear company Mallet London, told MailOnline in 2023 of his future plans. He said: 'The wedding is going ahead bigger than ever next year. We pushed back the planning of the wedding after we lost the baby. 'We were meant to fly to Majorca to plan the wedding and have some alone time but didn't go because we discovered the miscarriage. 'But we haven't cancelled anything. We're going strong, we've got a big day to plan and Georgia needs it as well. 'I want her to have the same second name and she deserves a really good day now and next year we're making it happen.'
The Sun
15-05-2025
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- The Sun
Lydia Bright jets off on holiday after ex James Argent was arrested for pushing girlfriend down steps in Spain
LYDIA Bright has been seen for the first time since being dragged into ex James Argent's row with his girlfriend Nicoline Artursson . It was revealed this week that former Towie star James, 37, was arrested after pushing Nicoline, 32 down some steps during an argument in Spain. 2 2 The Sun later told how James' ex Lydia, 34, was caught up in the fall-out when Nicoline posted a quote about "boyfriends hanging out with their exes". Today, Lydia brushed off the drama as she jetted off for Georgia Kousoulou's hen party. She was seen on the plane with Georgia, 33, and their fellow former Towie star Amber Dowding. Hours before jetting off, Lydia appeared to brush off her ex's ongoing issues by firmly looking forward to her then-impending Ibiza trip. Amid packing for her trip, Lydia shared online: "The mess, the chaos, always but she's packed and ready for Ibiza. "Can't wait for Aperols on the beach, singing my heart out to Sonny Fodera with my bestie on her hen @georgiakousoulou." Lydia has yet to directly respond after being dragged into the horrific incident. Nicoline had shared a post asking her 32,000 followers their opinion's on partners maintaining a close friendship with their exes. The Sun have told how Nicoline's words, which were deleted shortly after she uploaded it, were in reference to Arg's connection with Lydia. Just hours after Nicoline put her thoughts online, James turned violent at her home in La Cala de Mijas on the Costa del Sol. He threw Nicoline's clothes from the balcony, before grabbing her and pulling her towards the front door where he pushed her and she fell down some steps.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lydia Bright is seen for the first time since being embroiled in ex James Argent's row with girlfriend Nicoline Artursson as she jets to Ibiza for pal Georgia Kousoulou's hen party
Lydia Bright has been spotted for the first time since being embroiled in her ex James Argent's row with his girlfriend Nicoline Artursson. The former TOWIE star was seen jetting to Ibiza for close pal Georgia Kousoulou 's hen party, in a snap posted by Amber Dowding on Instagram on Thursday. In a selfie taken as they waited for their plane to depart, Lydia beamed as she sat alongside Amber and bride-to-be Georgia. Hours earlier, Lydia shared that she was in the midst of packing for the trip, writing on her Stories: 'The mess, the chaos, always but she's packed and ready for Ibiza. 'Can't wait for Aperols on the beach, singing my heart out to Sonny Fodera with my bestie on her hen @georgiakousoulou.' It emerged on Thursday that James' explosive row with his most recent ex, Nicoline Artursson was reportedly over a cryptic post she put online alluding to his friendship with Lydia. The reality star, 37, was handed a six-month suspended prison sentence and a two-year restraining order against Nicoline, 32, after shoving the beauty queen during a violent row in Spain. Hours before the argument Nicoline shared a post which alluded to James' close friendship with Lydia, asking: 'Is it OK if your boyfriend or girlfriend is talking and hanging out with their ex and the exes family daily and liking their Instagram posts etc?' However, MailOnline revealed the truth about James and Lydia's relationship, as he insisted he would not consider a romantic renconciliation with his school sweetheart. James has told friends that the two have remained close over the years admitting 'we speak on the phone every day' but it's purely a friendship. 'It's water under the bridge, and so many years have passed. I would never go back to a romantic relationship, we're just friends and I've always been close to her and her family.' Lydia revealed she had broken up with her boyfriend Ben Davies in January after a year of dating. She has previously called the landscape gardener the 'love of my life'. Since rising to fame on The Only Way Is Essex, James has had his fair share of famous partners, having been in long-term relationships with two TOWIE stars - Gemma Collins and Lydia. And he has previously said he has stayed in contact with all of his ex girlfriends, telling MailOnline: 'It's just the way it's worked out for me. 'It's different to a lot of my friends, who, as soon as they go through a break up, they cut ties and never speak to that person again. But with me, it's just kind of worked out differently.' TOWIE exes Lydia and James were high school sweethearts, dating from 2002 until 2012 and again from 2015-2016. Fans have speculated in recent years that the pair have reconciled in secret due to their closeness. Lydia and her mother Debbie have supported Arg during his toughest moments, supporting the reality star as he battled against drug and alcohol abuse, with James now conquering his demons. Fans have also questioned whether James's recent behaviour was sparked by a return to his wild drug and alcohol abusing days, which saw the reality favourite spend several stints in rehab. But speaking exclusively to MailOnline on Wednesday, James confirmed he is still sober and the police incident was not triggered by a relapse. James said: 'I haven't relapsed. I am still three years and four months clean and sober. I am devastated by what's happened.' James, who over the years has struggled with weight issues and cocaine addiction, has previously suffered two near-fatal drug overdoses as he battled against his demons. But the Essex star has been alcohol and drug free since 2022, prioritising rehabilitation, clean living and maintaining a healthy weight after having gastric band surgery. Nicoline Artursson The pair's relationship came to an end, with the star admitting to pushing her during a violent row a romantic getaway in Spain, just days after being pictured on the beach together James had begun dating Swedish beauty queen Nicoline in July after they met by chance in a Spanish supermarket. The reality star was said to have 'never been happier' after overcoming several challenges with insiders saying two weeks ago that the model 'loves him for who he is'. 'He's totally smitten. He's definitely looking to pop the question and start their future together,' a source told OK! Magazine earlier this month. 'He has absolutely no doubt that she is the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with, they are absolutely soulmates, there's no question about it.' Speaking to OK! Magazine last November in their first joint interview, Argent and Artursson revealed that it was love at first sight for the pair after they bumped into each other outside a Spanish supermarket. Describing the moment they met, Argent revealed he thought she was out of his league but decided he had nothing to lose. He said: 'I was walking to my gig at Elliott Wright's restaurant in Marbella. 'All of a sudden I see this woman coming towards me. I was like, "Wow, she's beautiful". She was just in her gym clothes, wearing no make-up. She'd actually just fed a stray cat.' And after summoning up the courage, he asked her out. Despite Argent's confession on their first date about his seven-year drug addiction which saw him go through a near-fatal overdose, a hospitalisation and a stint on rehab, the model was unfazed. He explained: 'It was probably quite a lot to take in, but she was really cool. She was fine about everything. Being open and honest and putting your cards on the table from the start is so important.' However, James' relationship with Nicoline has now come to an end, with the star admitting to pushing his model girlfriend Nicoline Artursson in a violent row during a romantic getaway in Spain. The star pleaded guilty to charges of domestic violence and has been handed a two year restraining order meaning he will be jailed if he contacts Artusson. Ekin-Su Culculoglu James and Ekin-Su grew close after enjoying cosy dates round each other's Essex houses following her dramatic elimination from Celebrity Big Brother in March. Sources say while the couple are not official, friends are excited to see where their relationship could go after James, 36, supported Ekin, 29, when she struggled to cope with harsh trolls amid the reality show backlash. It is Ekin's first dalliance since her split from Love Island boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti, 29, in January and former TOWIE star James hasn't been with anyone since parting ways from Stella Turian, 19, last November. An insider told MailOnline: 'James lives close to Ekin, they are practically neighbours – so when she needed a friend after Celebrity Big Brother, he was there for her. 'Their friendship developed into something stronger and they started to spend more time together, even passionately kissing. 'It's still early days and they both appreciate they need to take it slow, having come out of high-profile relationships in the past six months… but there's no denying the feelings and chemistry between them.' Ekin was the fourth housemate to be voted out of Celebrity Big Brother after enduring a turbulent few weeks on the series, which she starred on alongside the likes of Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne. But her treatment post-elimination was worse after she became embroiled in a bullying row on spin-off show Late & Live, and was wrongly accused by Lorraine Kelly of pulling out of an appearance on her morning show at the last minute, which the Scottish TV host later apologised for. At the time James, who has found new success with The Arg Band, was looking better than ever after having 'life changing' gastric band surgery in 2021 and prioritising his health and wellbeing. After attending a rehab facility, losing over 14 stone and eradicating drugs and alcohol, the former TOWIE star has transformed his life and is now more than three years sober. In January, Ekin-Su made a sensational return to the Love Island villa for its All Stars series, and has since started a romance with dancer Curtis Pritchard. Stella Turian They had a year long romance where they travelled to Marbella together with Arg's Band and shared loved-up selfies on Instagram James raised eyebrows when he started dating Stella Turian, 19, due to their 16-year age gap. They had a year long romance where they travelled to Marbella together with Arg's band and shared loved-up selfies on Instagram. But the couple split in November 2023, with a heartbroken Arg admitting he found Valentine's Day this year a 'struggle'. James told the My Dirty Laundry podcast he had to stay off social media because it got him down so much. Having tackled his demons, staying sober for two years and losing 15 stone in weight, James said: 'I'm in a really good place. Everything in my life is perfect, apart from my love life. It would be nice if that would change. 'But, I couldn't help it. There was times where I'd just have a little glance and all you would see was couples. Everyone's madly in love. Everyone's happy. 'Everyone's out on dates. There's flowers, there's balloons, there's chocolates, there's date nights or trips or happily married couples - and yeah, it did start to affect me a little bit.' But James has said that rather than wallow in misery, he tried to go out to make himself feel better, but a trip to the shops didnt' help the situation at all. He said: 'I thought, I'm gonna get out the house and a food shop and I went to my local supermarket and what made things a million times worse, every single aisle that I looked at was a Valentine's Day dine-in meal for two... 'It was starters, main, dessert and a drink for 20 quid. And I was like, "oh no", it just absolutely, it just got to me. 'But I went to bed that night, had a good night's sleep and then the next day I was fine. I was happy again, I was fine.' Gemma Collins Gemma and Arg briefly dated in 2012, before embarking on a tumultuous love story from December 2017, they split for good two years later Gemma, meanwhile, is engaged to Rami Hawash. Rami popped the question in the Maldives with a huge diamond ring Gemma and Arg briefly dated in 2012, before embarking on a tumultuous love story from December 2017, they split for good two years later, with Gemma saying she was was at an 'all-time low' over Christmas 2019. She noted their romance turned 'very sour' because of Arg's drug addiction, insisting drugs 'changed him as a person'. Gemma and Arg's romance came to an end in July 2020 after he told her he wanted an open relationship following his well-publicised drug and alcohol battle. Speaking about their romance on Piers Morgan's Life Stories, Gemma admitted that she saved Arg's life 'three times' when he was in the depth of his drug addiction. said: 'For anyone who ever thinks about taking drugs, or just trying it for one night, you can end up getting addicted. 'I was really happy with James. We did get on, but the drugs changed him as a person. I fought every day for three years to get him well. 'I have felt suicidal … I think when my relationship broke down with Arg, that affected me. I just thought, I don't wanna be here anymore. I can't take it. 'Christmas was an all-time low. I saved his life three times, I had this insatiable love for him - I never wanted to give up on him. 'It was hard, there was a lot of love there - the relationship turned very, very sour because of the drugs.' Troubled James was taken to hospital for the second time in two months in 2019, after friends and family feared he had attempted a second 'overdose '. Paramedics rushed to his £1.3million home in South Woodford, Essex in December, where they found the star 'disorientated' shortly before friends - including Mark Wright - rallied around in a bid to help him get the support he needs. Arg has battled drink and drug addiction since finding fame on TOWIE. In 2014 he was suspended from the show after he failed a routine drugs test. James checked into The Priory and returned to the ITV reality show in 2015. The TV star spent three months in a facility in Thailand over the festive season in 2016 in a bid to curb his addiction and revealed he checked himself in to a programme in order to get the 'ongoing support' he needed. However, he was dedicated to getting his life back on track and in January celebrated two years of sobriety. Gemma, meanwhile, is engaged to Rami Hawash. Rami popped the question in the Maldives with a huge diamond ring, that MailOnline revealed is worth in excess of a staggering £200,000. Gemma has said that she doesn't want to wear the ring too often due to its value and plans to wear a replica, except for special occasions. Gemma has known Rami for over ten years after meeting the businessman back in 2011 and they have been engaged twice before. He had originally proposed by placing the ring in a Christmas pudding in 2013 when they first start dating. Lydia Bright TOWIE exes Lydia and James were high school sweethearts, dating from 2002 until 2012 and again from 2015-2016 TOWIE exes Lydia and James were high school sweethearts, dating from 2002 until 2012 and again from 2015-2016. The reality star confessed in his autobiography he cheated on Lydia with Amy Childs in the toilets at an ITV party, with Sam Faiers walking in on their passionate clinch. He said at the time: 'It happened when I was with Lydia. I didn't sleep with Amy but we kissed and I got caught.' Fans have speculated in recent years that the pair have reconciled in secret due to their closeness but they remain just friends. Lydia and her mother Debbie have supported Arg during his toughest moments, supporting the reality star as he battled against drug and alcohol abuse, with James now conquering his demons. In series two of the reality show, back in 2011, cracks first started to appear in Arg's relationship with Lydia, then 22, when she grew concerned about the way he bragged about his close friendship with Amy. They had a bust-up at cast member Harry Derbidge's 17th birthday bash. That same year, Amy quit the show, but not before confronting James about his lies to Lydia about their supposed relationship, at a pool party organised by Mark Wright. A year later, after the couple had split again, Lydia learned of Arg's cheating, and on the reality show, said she could never trust anyone again.
