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The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
BGT star looks VERY different in racy new role 13 years after finding fame on show and splitting from partner
A POPULAR Britain's Got Talent star looks VERY different in her new racy new role. It has been 13-years since this performer found fame as part of a singing duo on BGT, and is now a West End star after splitting from her partner. 7 7 7 The star in question is Charlotte Jaconelli. The singer, now 29, was just 16 years old when she auditioned for Simon Cowell as one half of singing duo Jonathan and Charlotte, alongside her friend Jonathan Antoine. The singing pair won over the judges with their rendition of Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion 's duet The Prayer in their audition, and made it to the finals. They eventually finished as runners up on the 2012 series, narrowly losing out on the win to Ashleigh Butler and her dog Pudsey. Charlotte said at the time: "Oh my God, we came second. It's incredible." Today, the performer looks a world away from her BGT days - and is now a megastar on London 's West End. In fact, she has revealed her next racy role which sees her transformed into a sex siren. Announcing her big news, Charlotte shared a VERY sexy snap of herself in costume, as she gets ready to star in Burlesque The Musical. The star shared some behind-the-scenes snaps, which included her in an eyepopping leotard which she almost spilling out of. Her sexy look was completed with a pair of black tights. Announcing her exciting news, Charlotte told her fans: "IT'S BURLESQUE! Meet Queenie - My theatre fairy god mother @todrick keeping me busy and singing notes as high as my heels. "See you at The Savoy this summer to bring the iconic @burlesquethemusicaluk to the main stage. "Hold your hats for the genius of @stevenantin & Miss Hall…it's gonna be FABULOUS." LIFE AFTER BGT After making a huge impression on BGT viewers, Jonathan and Charlotte, who first met when they were 11 years old at school, went on a UK arena tour. 7 7 7 The singing duo then recorded their first album, Together, in 2012 for Simon Cowell's label Syco. Their second album, Perhaps Love, was released a year later in October 2013. However, the pair went their separate ways in 2014 after they were both offered solo record deals by Sony Deals. But despite starting their journey together, Jonathan previously admitted that the duo were no longer as close. Asked by ITV's Lorraine if they were "still pals" in 2017, he admitted: "We don't really get to speak very often but that's the nature of it. "You don't really get the time to speak to your friends, my family comes everywhere with me and they're my longevity." BECOMING A WEST END STAR After going solo, Charlotte headed for the bright lights of the West End, and has since become a successful theatre star. She made her debut in 2018 as part of the original cast of The Boy in the Dress. Since then, Charlotte has appeared in Heathers: The Musical, and Sunset Boulevard alongside Nicole Scherzinger. Timeline of BGT Winners Britain's Got Talent has been thrilling fans since it burst onto the scene in 2007. Here we take a look at all the BGT winners - from the first ever one to the most recent: 2007: Paul Potts - The first ever winner of BGT was opera singer Paul Potts. He saw off competition from Connie Talbot, The Bar Wizards, Bessie Cursors, Damon Scott and Kombat Breakers to win. 2008: George Sampson - In series two of Britain's Got Talent a young George Sampson wowed judges and viewers with his impressive dance moves. 2009: Diversity - Dance troupe Diversity scooped the BGT crown and beat of competition from singer Susan Boyle, who was strongly tipped to win the show. 2010 - Spellbound: Gymnastic troupe Spellbound really impressed judge Simon Cowell with their stunning routines and incredible stunts in 2010. At the time, the music mogul said: 'I can only say on live television that was one of the most astonishing things I have ever seen.' 2011 - Jai McDowall: Viewers were stunned when Jai McDowall won the show in 2011, as young singer Ronan Parke was the favourite to win the series. 2012 - Ashleigh and Pudsy: Ashleigh Butler and her adorable pooch Pudsey stole hearts when they performed in series six of the talent show. 2013 - Attraction: Hungarian shadow artist group Attraction won the seventh series of Britain's Got Talent. The squad had taken part in the German version of BGT in 2012, however, they had only placed seventh. 2014 - Collabro: Classical music band Collabro faced tough competition in the 2014 final as all the finalist were singers, but they went on to scoop the crown. 2015 - Jules O'Dwyer & Matisse: Dog lovers everywhere could't get enough of Jules O'Dwyer and pet pup Matisse. The impressive duo even performed on a tightrope to secure their win. 2016 - Richard Jones: Army man Richard Jones became the first magician in the show's history to win Britain's Got Talent. 2017 - Tokio Myers: Pianist Tokio Myers impressed the judges with his blend of classical and electronic music. 2018 - Lost Voice Guy: Stand-up comedian Lost Voice Guy, who performs with a speech synthesiser, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was six months old. However, he defied the odds and is a BGT champ. 2019 - Colin Thackery: Veteran army officer Colin Thackery warmed the nations hearts with his singing voice. He was crowned winner of BGT after singing Michael Ball's Love Changes Everything. 2020 - Jon Courtenay: Singer and pianist Jon Courtenay was Ant and Dec's Golden Buzzer act. After he won the £250,000 prize he said: ""Just amazing, I can't believe it." 2022 - Axel Blake: Comedian Axel Blake scooped the crown after the show was off air for two years during Covid. 2023 - Viggo Venn: Known for his high-vis jackets, comedian Viggo Venn was victorious in 2023. 2024 - Sydnie Christmas: The reigning champ is singer Sydnie Christmas.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Inside Christina Aguilera's grueling diet and fitness regime after fans shocked by new svelte physique
Christina Aguilera recently shocked fans with her 'unrecognizable' appearance during a photoshoot for the cover of Carcy magazine. In the snaps, the singer, 44, sat cross-legged in a chair while wearing a flimsy gold mini-dress showcasing her tousled blonde locks and a smoky eye. While the shoot drew a lot of praise, many initially failed to recognize that Christina was the subject. 'Why does she have a different face every time we see her?' asked one. 'HOW IS SHE BENJAMIN BUTTONING? I've always been such a huge Christina fan and it's been so nice to see her look so happy, healthy and THRIVING lately and this shoot is SO GORGEOUS,' gushed another. Christina, who sparked rumors of Ozempic use after initially debuting her 50lb weight loss, has been open about her weight fluctuations over the years. She previously said she 'hated being super skinny' and had started embracing and 'loving my new curves,' according to Health. But with her new svelte physique now on full display, has rounded up everything the Burlesque actress has shared about her diet and fitness routine. Ozempic rumors After initially debuting a skinny frame in 2023, the singer was suspected of taking popular weight loss drug Ozempic. Christina has never publicly addressed the rumors but she did recently remark that she no longer feels the need to 'give a f**k' about the public scrutiny of her body. On December 31, 2024, she posted on Instagram, featuring a caption about 'something a little different' she was going to do in 2025. 'This is a reminder to everyone that you are your OWN STORYTELLER in your OWN LIFE. No one else can dictate who you are. No one deserves an explanation,' it read. 'I am evolved enough to know that nothing comes easy and no one is perfect. Everyone will judge you. No matter WHAT you do. And/or what you don't do. 'Acceptance comes with accepting yourself first. And the difficult journey it takes sometimes to get there. 'I celebrate everyone taking the time to put one step in front of the next every day in order to build the next version of themselves for the better. 'Allowing yourself grace, patience, and respect...' Christina follows a VERY strict diet In 2023, Hello! reported that Christina more than 40lbs over the years by restricting her daily food intake to 1,600 calories. To achieve this, she followed the Rainbow Diet which involves eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables daily. The idea is that the different colors in fruits and vegetables correspond to different nutrients and phytonutrients, which have various health benefits. For example, on the days she would eat orange foods, Christina opted for carrots, sweet potatoes and pumpkins. And green food days would see the singer eat broccoli, cabbage, kale, spinach, and Brussel sprouts. In 2020, Christina appeared to have relaxed her approach a little, saying: 'I'm not going on a diet, get over it,' per L'Officiel. 'Each of us is an individual and people judge you based on your differences, on what makes you unique. You have to accept that beauty and to hell with everything else.' She said that she now likes to prioritize eating whole foods instead. The actress enjoys chicken salad with lots of vegetables, fish with rice and vegetables, and snacks such as celery and nut butter, according to Hello! Christina previously said: 'Entering this business, I hated being super skinny. Once I turned 21, I started filling out a little bit, and I was loving my new curves. I appreciated having a booty,' she told Health. The singer maintains an intense workout regime Christina's trainer, Tee Sorge, previously detailed her post-baby workout - including lifting heavy weights and interval training - to Glamour. 'Christina does biceps curls with 15-pound dumbbells and chest presses with 20-pounders. She knows they're not going to bulk her up. What they will do is help build lean muscle that kicks up your metabolism and make your body burn more calories each day - so you'll lose weight faster,' she explained about the star's exercise routine. Tee added: 'I throw in a minute or two of jumping rope, stair climbing, or boxing after every few toning moves Christina does to keep her heart rate up and really maximize the number of calories she burns. 'Your core is your body's center, its foundation. If you're strong there, you're going to be strong and healthy, period.' The trainer had the singer do 300 to 400 reps of ab exercises per session. Tee also said alternating fast bursts and moderate exercises is a great way to up the intensity of your cardio. 'Christina slowly jogs for five minutes on flat ground, sprints for three to five minutes, and then does a slow uphill walk for the remainder of the workout. It's amazingly effective at making your body really lean,' she revealed. The celebrity trainer urged that workouts don't need to be long, but they need to be consistent. 'Christina worked out with me until she was eight months pregnant and then started back up a few months after [her son] Max was born,' Tee said. 'That's what helped her look so good during her pregnancy - and snap back so quickly.'
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Christina Aguilera, 44, shocks fans with her drastic new appearance as speculation mounts that she has undergone extensive facial surgery
Christina Aguilera shocked fans with her drastic new appearance on the front cover of French magazine Carcy as she continued to spark plastic surgery rumours. Some fans pointed out the singer has transformed back to her youthful looks in the shoot, which releases at the end of May, amid speculation she has had a facelift. Plastic surgeons told in 2024 that Christina has likely undergone a face lift to sculpt her cheekbones and smooth the lines between her nose and lips. One image which saw Christina hold a mask to her face - printed with the word original - gave fans a major ironic hint that she has a whole new visage. Comments on Reddit read: 'Not sure what exact mix of plastic surgery + heavy make-up + heavy editing is going on here. Just that they've all come together to make Christina look like an amalgamation of other pop culture blondes and not herself', 'wow, I couldn't even recognize her before reading the title. of course there are touch ups here and there, but a quick research shows how plastic surgery has changed her face drastically'. 'It doesn't look like her', 'I'm sorry, I hate this era of celebrity. Everybody looks the same - all photoshopped to hell with the same plastic surgeon. Now, thanks to Ozempic, everyone has the same body too. It's such a bummer', Taking inspiration from blonde actress Brigitte Bardot, who became an international sex symbol in the 1950s and 60s, Christina looked just like the French icon. The actress went back to her Burlesque roots in the racy shoot ahead of the upcoming West End musical - which she is producing. Christina confidently displayed her weight loss in the front cover of Carcy, a fashion magazine that explores eroticism, amid rumours she's taken Ozempic. While the shoot drew a lot of praise, many initially failed to recognise Christina on the age-defying cover, with one writing: 'Is she a time traveler?' Others penned: 'Why does she have a different face every time we see her?' 'HOW IS SHE BENJAMIN BUTTONING? I've always been such a huge Christina fan and it's been so nice to see her look so happy, healthy and THRIVING lately and this shoot is SO GORGEOUS', 'I thought that was Nicola Peltz for a second', 'Ozempic not only made her lose weight but changed her face too.' 'Her ability to look younger every time I see her should be studied. She's literally aging backwards and looks so stunning.' Plastic surgeons told in 2024 that Christina has likely undergone a face lift to sculpt her cheekbones and smooth the lines between her nose and lips Trolls on Reddit commented on Christina's 'photoshopped' appearance and admitted she looked 'nothing like her' as plastic surgery speculation mounted Following the shoot, fans were quick to comment on the looming speculation Christina has taken Ozempic (pictured in 2011) Taking inspiration from blonde actress Brigitte, who became an international sex symbol in the 1950s and 60s, Christina looked just like the French icon Christina, who has been rumoured to have used the weight loss drug after dropping a whopping 40lbs, displayed her incredibly slim figure in a satin gold dress. Although she has not directly responded to the claims, Christina recently remarked that she no longer feels the need to 'give a f***' about public scrutiny on her body. In one image, the Beautiful singer sat cross legged in a chair while wearing a flimsy gold mini-dress. Her blonde hair was tousled and she had smoky eye makeup on. Speaking about her early years in the music industry, Christina told Glamour magazine that music bosses were unhappy when she gained weight in her 20s - and said they preferred her as a 'skinny teenager.' 'When you're a teenager, you have a very different body than when you're in your 20s,' Christina said in the cover interview. 'I started to fill out, and then that was unacceptable because it was like, "Oh, she's getting thicker." 'Then I had industry people say: "They liked your body and how you were as a skinny teenager."' The star's weight has fluctuated over the years, with her recently sparking rumours of Ozempic use after debuting a 50lb weight loss. She previously said she 'hated being super skinny' and had started embracing and 'loving my new curves,' according to Health. Christina's career started out when she competed on Star Search, before being selected for The All-New Mickey Mouse Club. After hanging up her mouse ears in 1996, Christina recorded the theme tune for Disney movie Mulan which helped propel her to fame with her self-titled debut album the following year. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, with help from her hit singles Genie in a Bottle and What a Girl Wants. But the pressure to portray a clean cut look all the time was leaving her burnt out, and determined to reclaim her sexuality and break norms she later carved out a decidedly raunchier brand of pop than her peers. Christina raised eyebrows with X-rated performances in music videos for songs like Dirrty. She released more hit albums including Stripped and Back to Basics, and made her acting debut in the 2010 musical Burlesque. After her pop career hit a snag, the songstress served as a coach on NBC's The Voice on and off for six seasons, before departing the series for good in 2016. Last year it was revealed that Christina was moving on from the only record label she's ever signed to, RCA Records, after 26 years. Now Christina has signed 5020 Records, a Latin-infused label based out of Miami, according to Variety.
Buzz Feed
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Here's Everything We Know About Eric Dane's ALS Diagnosis — And What It Means For 'Euphoria' Season 3
Eric Dane has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The 52-year-old actor shared his diagnosis with People yesterday, saying: 'I have been diagnosed with ALS. I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter.' For context, ALS (sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease) is a rare neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing progressive paralysis of the muscles. There is no cure for the disease, which, over time, causes people to lose the ability to walk, speak, eat, and breathe independently. Notably, ALS does not typically affect a person's thinking ability. Every person's experience with ALS is unique, but according to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the life expectancy after someone is diagnosed can be between three to five years, although some people live for decades. Eric has starred in many popular shows and movies, from Grey's Anatomy to Burlesque. However, he's now probably best known for his role in Euphoria as Cal Jacobs, the father of Jacob Elordi 's Nate Jacobs. Shooting for Season 3 of the hit HBO show is currently underway, and in his statement, Eric was pleased to confirm his involvement. 'I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to set of Euphoria next week,' he told People. 'I kindly ask that you give my family and I privacy during this time.' Eric is married to Rebecca Gayheart, and they share two teenage daughters: Billie Beatrice, 15, and Georgia Geraldine, 13. As you may know, Rebecca filed to divorce Eric in 2018. However, the couple remained close, and last month, she requested to dismiss her petition. On April 9, days before Eric's ALS diagnosis was made public, Rebecca gave an update on their marriage, telling E! News: 'We are best of friends. We are really close. We are great co-parents. We really figured out the formula to staying a family, and I think our kids are benefiting greatly from it, and we are as well.' 'I think it's important to not look at a relationship that ends as a failure. It's just a season. It wasn't a failure. It was a huge success,' she went on. 'We were married for, I mean, we are still married, but together for 15 years, and we had two beautiful kids, so I think that's a successful relationship, and that's how we look at it.'
Buzz Feed
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
21 Celebrities Who Dated, Married, Or Divorced Their Employees
As a non-famous, regular person, it's fun to fantasize about marrying a celebrity. But that's exactly what it is: a FANTASY. A dream that probably won't come true. But today, we're gonna indulge those fantasies — because I've compiled a list of celebs who dated their employees! Just regular people who stumbled upon a celebrity at work, and boom, the rest is history. 1. Christina Aguilera met her fiancé Matthew Rutler on set of the Burlesque movie in 2010. He was only a production assistant, while she obviously starred in the movie! They've been together ever since, and got engaged in 2014. 2. Hilary Duff dated her personal trainer, Jason Walsh, around 2016. Hilary called it the "first more serious relationship" she had since getting divorced from her ex-husband, Mike Comrie, earlier that same year. But it didn't last too long, and she's now happily married to musician Matthew Koma. 3. Britney Spears was married to her backup dancer, Kevin Federline, for three years. They met in 2004, got married just a couple months later, and had two kids together before finalizing their divorce in 2007. And bonus: she's now dating Paul Richard Soliz, who was a maintenance worker on her house. 4. Ethan Hawke is currently married to Ryan Shawhughes. She worked as his kids' nanny while he was married to Uma Thurman, but he and Ryan only started dating a year after his marriage to Uma ended. They got married in 2008, and have two kids together. 5. Way back in 2010, Kim Kardashian dated her bodyguard, Shengo Deane. They weren't together for long, but they had a little fling! So there's that! 6. Natalie Portman and her ex-husband Benjamin Millepied met on set for Black Swan in 2010. He was her choreographer, working with her on some of the ballet steps she'd perform in the movie. They were married for around seven years before finalizing their divorce in 2024. 7. Usher famously married his stylist, Tameka Foster, in 2007. They had two kids together before getting divorced in 2009. In 2021, she opened up about their marriage to Page Six, saying, "The truth is, I really, really loved my husband. It wasn't bullshit. It wasn't gold-digging." 8. We all know how adorable John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are — but you might not know how it all started. Wayyyy before getting married in 2013, she was a model in his 2006 music video "Stereo," which is where they met. 9. Pamela Anderson has been married five times. The last of those marriages was with Dan Hayhurst, who was her builder and bodyguard! They met when he renovated her house in Vancouver, and were married from 2020 until 2022. 10. Ariana Grande dated Ricky Alvarez, who was one of her backup dancers. They became official in 2015 and broke up the following year — but she did "[write] some songs about Ricky" (her words from "thank u, next," not mine). 11. And along those lines, how could I forget about Mariah Carey? She dated Bryan Tanaka, who was a backup dancer on her 2006 tour. But they didn't actually start dating until ten years after that, and spent many years together before breaking up in late 2023. 12. Patrick Dempsey and his wife Jillian met in the most adorable way: Patrick was her client at her hair salon! They got married in 1999 and now have three kids together. It's a match made in haircut heaven. 13. Madonna has had flings with several people who worked for her — including backup dancer Brahim Zaibat, choreographer Timor Steffens, and most recently, backup dancer Ahlamalik Williams. He is also 36 years younger than her. These two dated for three years, and broke up in 2022. 14. Jennifer Lopez has dated two of her backup dancers. The first was Cris Judd, who she hired for her "Love Don't Cost a Thing" music video — they got married in 2001, and separated a year later. Then, dated Beau "Casper" Smart, another backup dancer, from 2011 until 2016. 15. Another bodyguard love story! Heidi Klum and her bodyguard, Martin Kristen, dated for about a year and a half. They broke up in 2014, and stopped working together at that point (duh). 16. Robin Williams, who passed away in 2014, married his son's nanny, Marsha Garces. She also became a production assistant on some of his movies. These two became pregnant in 1988, got married the year after, and got divorced in 2010. Evan Agostini / Getty Images 17. Arnold Schwarzenegger had some kind of fling with his former housekeeper, Mildred Patricia Baena. It technically wasn't a full-on relationship; they allegedly just had a one-night stand. But she did give birth to his child in 1997, while he was still with his ex-wife Maria Shriver. And we only learned about it in 2011. Klaus Pressberger / Getty Images Again, I couldn't find a photo of the two of them; for this, I apologize! 18. Country singer LeeAnn Rimes was once married to her backup dancer, Dean Sheremet. They met when he was chosen to dance backup for her at the 2001 Country Music Awards. The pair were married from 2002 until 2009, ending because she reportedly cheated on Dean with her now-husband, Eddie Cibrian. R. Diamond / Getty Images 19. Jeff Bridges met his current wife, Susan Geston, while she was working as a waitress in Montana in the mid-1970s. At the time, Jeff was filming the movie Rancho Deluxe. (So I guess she wasn't technically working for HIM, but still.) They got married in 1977 and have three kids! How cute! Axelle / FilmMagic / Getty Images 20. And another actor who married a server! Nicolas Cage was once married to Alice Kim, who was his waitress at a restaurant in Los Angeles. She was 19 when they met, while he was 40. They got married only two months after meeting and had one son together, before getting divorced in 2017. Luca Teuchmann / Getty Images 21. Similarly, David Schwimmer was married to Zoë Buckman, who is 19 years younger than him, for seven years — from 2010 until 2017. They had one daughter together. But how did they meet? Funny story: she was his waitress at the Cuckoo Club, a London nightclub. Walter Mcbride / Getty Images Any other celebrities who have dated or married an employee to add to this list? Tell me in the comments below! And for more celeb content, check out BuzzFeed Canada on TikTok and Instagram!
