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Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lou Teasdale and Andy Carroll look smitten as they soak up the sun on holiday amid married footballer's 'plans to propose'
Bikini-clad Lou Teasdale and her boyfriend Andy Carroll looked smitten as they posed for an Instagram snap on holiday in Magaluf, Mallorca on Tuesday. The hairstylist, 41, and footballer, 36, proved their romance is going from strength to strength as they packed on the PDA at the beach. Following his bitter split from estranged wife Billi Mucklow, the couple enjoyed a romantic trip away. The couple looked happier than ever as they soaked up the sun amid the married footballer's rumoured 'plans to propose'. Lou turned heads in a skimpy black bikini that showed off her sensational figure while Andy flaunted his lean figure in a pair of grey shorts. It comes after reports Andy is planning to propose to the beauty after a five-month relationship, despite still being married to his estranged wife. The former Liverpool striker and his TOWIE star ex Billi confirmed their split last September after secretly separating earlier in the year having been together for 11 years. Weeks later Andy and Lou revealed their relationship and now he is reportedly set on tying the knot with her. The couple, who went Instagram official earlier this year, have started a fresh life in France following his transfer to fourth-tier club Bordeaux. Andy is said to be desperate to cut ties with Billi, with whom he shares three children, but she is pushing back on the divorce. A friend of the loved-up couple told The Sun: 'Andy is very close to proposing to Lou. They are madly in love. 'She is spending as much time as she can with him in France and Andy has never been happier. Lou is exactly what he needs because she is a calming influence on him and it's noticeable the change she's had on him to everyone around them. 'He's been telling friends his divorce can't come quick enough.' MailOnline contacted Andy, Lou and Billi's representatives for comment at the time. Andy and Billi have three children together - Arlo, Wolf, and Marvel Mae - and she also raises his two children Emilie Rose, 15, and Lucas, 14 from a previous relationship. In 2022, the star's wedding to Billi was almost called off when he was pictured drunkenly passed out in bed with two women in Dubai on his stag do. Billi forgave him after one of the women insisted nothing sexual happened. Less than two years after their nuptials, the couple's marriage was over - with Andy confirming they had started divorce proceedings after 'a hard few months for our family'. Andy said in a statement: 'Billi and I have privately separated earlier this year and we are under way with our divorce proceedings. Despite claims Billi was 'blindsided' by the relationship, friends of hers say that she 'knew Andy had someone' but she just wasn't sure who it was. Weeks later Andy made his relationship with Lou public in October for a Halloween party dressed as Taylor Swift and her boyfriend Travis Kelce. In January, Andy went Instagram official with Lou as he shared a cosy snap of the couple, writing: 'Happy people happy places.' It came after Lou shared a gallery of snaps of the couple spending time together over the Christmas period including a picture of the couple at Winter Wonderland. Andy seemingly took a swipe at Billi as he broke his silence over his new romance with Lou. Speaking to The Times, Andy gushed: 'I've seen a different world since I've been with Lou, This Christmas, like she does every Christmas, she will go with her daughter to look after the isolated elderly. 'She's a volunteer for Choose Love and a campaigner for LGBTQ+. She says to me, "Why would you hate anyone?" That's someone I need in my life.'
Daily Mirror
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Billi Mucklow 'putting on a brave face' after ex's holiday with new girlfriend
Ex-TOWIE star Billi Mucklow is 'focusing on her kids' after her split from Andy Carroll as they enjoyed a wholesome trip to the British seaside together Former TOWIE star Billi Mucklow spent a wholesome weekend with her kids at the great British seaside – while her ex-husband footballer Andy Carroll was seen on social media enjoying a sun-drenched break in Magaluf with his girlfriend of seven months, Lou Teasdale, reports OK!. Billi, 36, who has three children with Andy, also 36, posted a handful of snaps to Instagram that showed her surrounded by children, all enjoying some seaside fun. In contrast, Instagram posts showed Andy looking loved-up on a Mediterranean break with make-up artist and hair stylist Lou, with photos including sunlit selfies and gorgeous sea views. Now, a source has claimed to new that Billi's focus is firmly on her children. 'Billi has been focusing on being a good mum and putting on a brave face for herself and for her kids since splitting from Andy but, naturally, it's not been easy,' said the source. 'It's not easy for her to see Andy holidaying with his new girlfriend abroad, while she's trying to move on from the heartbreak. But Billi is a really tough girl and she's got thick skin – she's not someone to let Andy's new relationship get her down. She's putting on a brave face and having wonderful times with her little ones. She also knows that Andy is a great dad to their kids, but he's clearly loved-up and caught up in a new romance and it's very hard for her to see.' The opposing tones of their respective weekends weren't lost on their followers. Fans swarmed Billi's Instagram with supportive messages such as, 'Lucky to have you for their mum.' Another said, 'You and your kids always look so happy together – amazing mummy.' A third commented, 'You really know the value of family. Tough times often lead to beautiful destinations.' Navigating the end of a relationship – especially one played out in the public eye – while watching a former partner begin again would be emotionally challenging for anyone, and at the time of the couple announcing their plan to divorce, a source said Billi was feeling 'heartbroken' and having a 'tough time'. But she has continued to put her family first and maintain a quiet dignity throughout. Billi and Andy, who met in 2013, were engaged for several years before getting married in 2022. They have sons Arlo, nine, and Wolf, seven, and daughter Marvel, four. Andy also has two children from a previous relationship, Emilie Rose and Lucas. Andy hit the headlines on his stag do in Dubai when he was pictured with two women on his bed as he lay passed out. One of the women later described how she had partied back at the hotel with Andy and his friends, not knowing it was his stag do, but described it as 'entirely innocent fun'. The wedding took place in June 2022 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hampshire. Guests included Billi's brother, reality TV star Sam Mucklow and her bridesmaids included sister Giorgie Dark, her stepdaughter Emilie Rose and former TOWIE regular Shelby Tribble. Over time, rumours of ongoing trust issues and growing distance between them began to circulate and Billi and Andy announced they were divorcing in September last year. Billi, known for her role on TOWIE from 2011 to 2013 and again in 2018, has kept a relatively low profile in recent months and her social media posts focus on parenting and her life away from the spotlight. It is centred on her children and family life, offering glimpses into birthdays, holidays with her kids and other everyday moments. Andy, currently a striker for French football club Bordeaux, has taken a more visible path in recent weeks with the appearance of Lou on his social feeds – the first time he's shared his new relationship publicly. Although Billi has not commented publicly on her ex's new relationship, her own social media content suggests a desire to maintain family stability and positivity as she continues to adjust to life as a single mother.
Daily Mail
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lisa Wilkinson's pride as her son walks down the aisle with fellow journalist at intimate Sydney wedding
could not wipe the smile of pride off her face as her eldest child married this weekend. The television star's son, Jake, 30, married Sydney Morning Herald journalist Mary Ward in Sydney in a low-key wedding shared to social media by his younger sister. In posts on Instagram made by journalist Billi, 26, Lisa beamed as she cuddled up to her daughter at the family event. 'The bestest weekend for the eldest brother' Billi wrote in her caption alongside the series of photos and short video. Other images showed Jake and his blushing bride posing outside their wedding venue before heading into a relaxed reception. A clip depicted the pair dancing into their reception holding hands as a small group of family and friends applauded. Jake's father Peter FitzSimons also beamed in photos shared by Billi, the family appearing in excellent spirits despite recent hardships. Lisa frocked up for the occasion in a bold red gown with a floral design and a retro feel. Billi also looked glamorous in a bright orange, sleeveless column dress with a ruffled feature at the front. She attended with her new boyfriend, finance whiz kid and former bartender Jared Ellison. Groom Jake was smart in a classic tuxedo while his bride Mary opted for a high fashion wedding gown with a pointed bodice and fairytale sleeve puffs. Mary is a seasoned journalist who has worked for the Sydney Morning Herald, HuffPost, MSN Australia, Good Food, The Daily Beast and The Age. Jake is also active in the media as Editor of Commander's Herald, as well as a historical researcher with Woosel. Lisa and broadcaster Peter, who married in 1992, share three adult children, sons Jake and Louis, 28 and daughter Billi. The TV host previously expressed her joy in 'defying the people who said they wouldn't last' after she and Peter walked down the aisle in 1992 nine months after they first met. 'When Pete and I met way back at Xmas in 1991, there were many - including my sweet, protective mum - who said we wouldn't last,' she said in an Instagram post. '[We] are still defying those who thought we wouldn't make it.' Last year, it was revealed that Lisa's daughter is following in her parents' footsteps in the media, being appointed 'editor-in-chief' of social media news site The Daily Aus. Billi FitzSimons announced the promotion after having previously been an editor. 'I'm looking forward to growing our diverse content offerings, including podcasting, polling, video and newsletters,' she wrote. 'We have big plans this year, and I can't wait for you to see what we have in store.' The Daily Aus is a social media-based news aggregator with over 500,000 followers on Instagram. It targets Gen Z and Millennials with easy-to-digest news stories and explainer articles. 'RAHHH!', her father Peter FitzSimons - the former rugby international turned writer - posted in response to the news. Journalism runs in the family - Wilkinson started editing women's magazine Dolly at the age of 21, where she reportedly tripled the circulation. After this impressive feat, she was personally approached by billionaire news magnate Kerry Packer to head up women's lifestyle magazine, Cleo. Wilkinson went on to forge a successful career in television journalism, hosting the Today show and later becoming a panellist on The Project. However, her career has stalled amidst the ongoing fallout of her controversial interview with former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, and has not been seen on TV in some time. While not be on the same scale as her mother, FitzSimons has had to deal with her fair share of turbulence since first landing the role as editor of The Daily Aus before her 25th birthday. In June 2022, the website photoshopped the German flag on the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, rather than the Aboriginal flag, which also contains red, yellow and black. Just a day later FitzSimons posted a job listing looking for a fact checker who has 'meticulous attention to detail'. The youngster has been listed as one of Australia's 'nepo babies' given she is the offspring of journalistic royalty. Her mother got FitzSimons her first job as a writer on news website Mamamia when she was still at university by calling in a favour with her old protégé Mia Freedman. FitzSimons worked for Mamamia throughout university before landing a job as a political writer at the Daily Aus straight after graduating. She gained a Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications), Government and International Relations, Digital Cultures from the University of Sydney in 2019. But not everything has been handed to FitzSimons. Her father previously revealed how she used to toil part-time at Domino's for four years from the age of 14 to earn money while at school. It comes after news that Lisa wants to make a return to TV screens following months of inaction and tedious weeks spent in a courtroom, sources say. The Channel 10 star and former darling of breakfast TV is keen to get back to delivering more 'blockbuster interviews' in the New Year, friends told the Weekend Australian. Wilkinson quit The Project in November, 2022 and she hasn't appeared on TV in a regular role since. Lisa also recently shared a cryptic post to social media revealing she was ready for 'new beginnings'. After two years of gardening leave to the tune of $1.7million a year, her time at Channel Ten ended with a whimper over the Christmas holidays. Her multi-year contract lapsed on New Year's Eve and wasn't renewed. Lisa joined the network in 2018 after an infamous pay dispute at Nine when she discovered her Today co-host Karl Stefanovic was earning significantly more than her. Everything was going well when she signed a new deal with Ten in 2021. But just a year later, she stepped down as host of The Project—her sole on-air role—citing the toll of 'relentless, targeted' media coverage. In the two years since vanishing from our screens, she continued to collect a monthly paycheck from Ten, commercial TV's forgotten child, despite industry-wide cutbacks. Lisa has since since been slowly building back her public image, as the embattled TV star made quiet appearances at red carpet events in recent months, and last year showed up at a trendy influencer shindig. She surprised guests at the launch of wellness brand Vegamour's new GRO+ Advanced Hair Serum at Bondi Icebergs, the Daily Telegraph reported. It was the latest in a string of appearances in an effort for Lisa to 'ease back into the Sydney social scene' the publication claimed.
Daily Mail
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bikini-clad Lou Teasdale cosies up to boyfriend Andy Carroll during romantic getaway after it was revealed the married footballer 'plans to tie the knot' with his new lover
Lou Teasdale has shared an insight into her romantic getaway with her boyfriend Andy Carroll on Instagram after it was revealed the footballer 'plans to tie the knot' with his new girlfriend. The hairstylist, 41, and footballer, 36, are currently living it up in Magaluf, Mallorca, as they took their mind off Andy's attempts to cut ties from his wife Billi Mucklow. In one snap shared on Monday, Lou turned heads in a skimpy black bikini that showed off her sensational figure. This was followed by a loved up snap with Andy as they got cosy for a selfie under the sun. She then shared another snap with her hunky boyfriend as they held hands while posing for a sweet photo together in the ocean. Beaming for the camera, Andy flaunted his lean figure in a pair of palm tree print shorts. It comes after reports that Andy is planning to propose to the beauty after a five-month relationship, despite still being married to his estranged wife. The former Liverpool striker and his TOWIE star ex Billi confirmed their split last September after secretly separating earlier in the year having been together for 11 years. Weeks later Andy and Lou revealed their relationship and now he is reportedly set on tying the knot with her. The couple, who went Instagram official earlier this year, have started a fresh life in France following his transfer to fourth-tier club Bordeaux. Andy is said to be desperate to cut ties with Billi, with whom he shares three children, but she is pushing back on the divorce. A friend of the loved-up couple told The Sun: 'Andy is very close to proposing to Lou. They are madly in love. 'She is spending as much time as she can with him in France and Andy has never been happier. Lou is exactly what he needs because she is a calming influence on him and it's noticeable the change she's had on him to everyone around them. 'He's been telling friends his divorce can't come quick enough.' MailOnline contacted Andy, Lou and Billi's representatives for comment at the time. Andy and Billi have three children together - Arlo, Wolf, and Marvel Mae - and she also raises his two children Emilie Rose, 15, and Lucas, 14 from a previous relationship. In 2022, the star's wedding to Billi was almost called off when he was pictured drunkenly passed out in bed with two women in Dubai on his stag do. Billi forgave him after one of the women insisted nothing sexual happened. Less than two years after their nuptials, the couple's marriage was over - with Andy confirming they had started divorce proceedings after 'a hard few months for our family'. Andy said in a statement: 'Billi and I have privately separated earlier this year and we are under way with our divorce proceedings. Despite claims Billi was 'blindsided' by the relationship, friends of hers say that she 'knew Andy had someone' but she just wasn't sure who it was. Weeks later Andy made his relationship with Lou public in October for a Halloween party dressed as Taylor Swift and her boyfriend Travis Kelce. In January, Andy went Instagram official with Lou as he shared a cosy snap of the couple, writing: 'Happy people happy places.' It came after Lou shared a gallery of snaps of the couple spending time together over the Christmas period including a picture of the couple at Winter Wonderland. Andy seemingly took a swipe at Billi as he broke his silence over his new romance with Lou. Speaking to The Times, Andy gushed: 'I've seen a different world since I've been with Lou, This Christmas, like she does every Christmas, she will go with her daughter to look after the isolated elderly. 'She's a volunteer for Choose Love and a campaigner for LGBTQ+. She says to me, "Why would you hate anyone?" That's someone I need in my life.'
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ohio lawmakers want to crack down on reckless driving in work zones
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Speeding, distracted or reckless driving in a work zone is already an offense in Ohio, but some lawmakers want to do more by putting offenders back in the classroom. 'It's just trying to change the culture,' Rep. Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe) said. 'We have far too many fatalities. We have far too many injuries.' 'I don't think any text is worth someone's life,' said Bethany Billi, executive director of Laborers Employers Cooperation and Education Trust (LECET). Billi said she represents 25,000 men and women who often work on road construction projects. Sherrod Brown launches nonprofit focused on jobs, economy 'They're out there with cars speeding past them and people not paying attention,' she said. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, in 2024, there were 8,396 citations for speeding in work zones. That is the highest that number has been in the past five years. 29% of those citations were for going more than 20 mph above the speed limit. More than 38% of crashes over the past five years involved speeding, and from 2020 to 2024, there were 8,165 worker injuries — including 615 that were serious — and 101 deaths. 'If you kill someone, just think about how that is going to have a lasting impact on you for the rest of your life,' Billi said. 'And is that really worth answering a text about where you're at or what you're doing?' House Bill 82 aims to curb that. It would require that someone who is cited in a work zone take a class within 30 days if they are cited. 'Hopefully [the class] just puts something in your mind where you begin to think and realize somebody's life is at stake,' Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) said. Those who do not go to the class within 30 days would face a $400 fine, at least. But some members of the Ohio House Public Safety committee, where the bill is being heard, questioned how necessary the bill is and how the cost would be covered. Some Ohioans may soon get their driver's license suspensions lifted 'Our current laws already cover all of this,' Rep. Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) said. 'Why are we introducing another bill to address it?' 'What we're doing is apparently not enough,' Click said. And the chair of the Ohio House Public Safety, Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) said she thinks there is a solution that would work quicker than this bill. Right now, most work zones have what is called a 'detail officer,' paid for by the construction company. Abrams said a second one would be effective. 'To enforce the speed and the reckless driving and everything else,' she said. 'And it works. Cause [drivers] come blowing through and they think 'ah the detail cop is not going to come out' but then the backup officer comes out.' The bill's sponsors said they are open to also doing that, but raised the concern that staffing is not always available, as some local police departments are already running thin. 'We would love to see more of that,' Billi said. 'It's just things cost money. More bodies, more money.' And Billi said while workers would like to see even stiffer laws than House Bill 82 offers, any penalty helps. 'I can talk to you until I'm blue in the face, but unless you get a consequence to your action, a lot of times you don't think about it,' she said. The bill is similar to a bill from last general assembly that had harsher penalties. The bill's sponsors said the harsh penalties from the last rendition was the source of a lot of pushback. The new bill just had its first hearing this week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
