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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Chris Hughes lets slip major sign JoJo Siwa relationship has moved to next level
Chris Hughes showed off a sweet hint that his relationship with JoJo Siwa is moving to the next level as their whirlwind romance continues to blossom Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa's relationship is rapidly growing since their Celebrity Big Brother experience. The pair formed a big bond instead the famous house before announcing their romantic connection shortly after their exit. Their love for each other grew in the form of a friendship in the iconic abode, with Chris reportedly set for a spell on Celebs Go Dating after his exit - and JoJo still being engaged. However, things quickly changed and the pair have been going from strength to strength ever since. Now, after taking to Instagram to share his latest upload, former Love Island star Chris, 32, seems to have shown a telltale sign the duo's relationship is moving up the gears. Despite Chris living in the UK and JoJo, 22, being stateside, the pair are regular visitors to each other and showing they are making the long distance work. In his latest social media post, Chris shared an image of a framed photo in JoJo's family home which shows the pair lovingly embraced. The picture is sitting beside other photos of JoJo and her loved ones. In another the reality star tagged his partner's mum, Jessalyn, in a post as the clan enjoyed a takeaway. On the post, Chris wrote: "Had the best few days. It's so beautiful here." And the note comes as speculation grows about whether Chris will make the move stateside permanent. One of JoJo's closest pals recently claimed the duo will start a family together. They have both previously insisted kids are part of their own future, so the words come as no surprise. Dance teacher and choreographer Abby Lee Miller, who ran the dance company in the show Dance Moms which launched JoJo's career, said it definitely isn't a showmance between the pair. Chatting to new at comedian Heather McDonald's Juicy Scoop podcast 10th anniversary party in Westwood, Los Angeles last month, she said Chris being older is key. "He's a bit older than her,' she said. "He's been around the block. He knows how to treat her, whereas a high school boy isn't going to know that. Even someone her age, at 21 or 22, isn't going to treat a girl with the respect and niceties that Chris has learned along the way.' Abby also hit back at those who criticise their pairing as a way to grab attention. "No way, that is the real JoJo – that's the person I know,' she insisted. "She is smitten and, you know, she jumps into everything fast. I remember the day she called me saying she had her first kiss. And she was jumping around the house, freaking out, telling everybody about her first kiss and she was, like, 17-years-old. That usually happens when you're 13 or 14. 'So because of being homeschooled, because of being in the entertainment industry and her life as we know it, she wasn't around those junior high boys. So meeting Chris and doing Big Brother – that was like her first foray into that and she's just absolutely head over heels.'
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Chloe Ferry shocks mum by sending staggering amount to bank account as a surprise
Determined to make sure her mum Elizabeth knew she was loved, Chloe Ferry sent her thousands of pounds so she could go out a treat herself to something special Flush Chloe Ferry stunned her mum by sending her £15,000 for her to treat herself with - and shared her generosity with millions of her followers. She wired the eye-watering sum to Elizabeth in a spontaneous act of kindness before telling the world all about it. She uploaded a screenshot of their conversation to Instagram and her mum knew straight away what she would be buying - a new coat she has had her eye on. Captioning the exchange 'Best feeling giving my mam the treatment she deserves', Chloe told her to "check her bank account... sent you 15k happy birthday" even though it wasn't her big day. Elizabeth replied to her reality TV star daughter saying: "In shock thankyou so much I'm speechless but really happy don't have to worry now. I'm lucky x" Geordie Shore's Chloe then told her: "I no its not your birthday I was joking, but that is for you to treat yourself. Love you. You deserve the world." Her thrilled mum said: "I def will I'm on cloud 9 I can buy that rain coat I saw the other day x". The 29-year-old was declared a millionaire back in 2020 and the cash has continued to roll in. Chloe makes her money from her appearance on Geordie Shore, her Instagram sponsored posts, which can be worth over £3,500 each, as well as personal appearances at various events and nightclubs across the country, and of course, through her beauty products range. She has also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother and Celebs Go Dating. The pair are close and have helped each other cope with some family trauma after Chloe announced that her dad had died from cancer in 2022. She struggling following his death, and had been working out at the gym in an effort to help process her grief and boost her mental health. Alongside the video, Chloe captioned it: "RIP to my beautiful dad. You asked one wish at Christmas for all of us to be happy and together and here we all are we miss you everyday and we wish you were here." She added: "I've struggled to write this and still can't accept it what I'm about to say! "I'm a very open person and normally happy to share all details of my life, however this is a time where I really need to have some privacy. I sadly lost my dad after his battle with cancer and it still doesn't feel real. "I am going to take a break from social media and work commitments. "As a family we are all dealing with this and trying to come to terms with it... I'd really appreciate it if I was given some time to deal with it in my own way!" Chloe shot to fame when she was just 19 on Geordie Shore and earlier this year, when speaking to The Mirror, Chloe admitted that if she hadn't got her foot in the door of reality TV, she would have ended up 'on the dole'. Opening up about how different her life would be without the success of Geordie Shore, the Newcastle native admitted: 'I would probably be on the dole. No joke about it. 'In all seriousness, I did year 11 twice to try and get GCSE's and I didn't get any. I went to college to do dance and I failed it. So, I'm not sure where I would be without Geordie Shore.'
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kerry Katona sings Atomic Kitten hit on stage with famous boyband
Kerry Katona gave fans a special treat as she unexpectedly stepped on stage with her boyband chums to perform an acapella version of Atomic Kitten's biggest hit Kerry Katona revisited her '90s pop star days as she joined forces with boyband Blue to perform an Atomic Kitten classic hit. The former chart-topper was in attendance at the Paul Strank Charitable Trust Summer Gala 2025, held at London's Kensington Garden Hotel, when she seized the opportunity to step out on stage with Duncan James, Lee Ryan, Simon Webbe and Antony Costa who were the headline act. Attending with her daughter, Heidi, and son, Max, Kerry wore a figure-hugging long white maxi dress for the occasion. Kerry, 44, appeared delighted when she was asked onto the stage by Duncan, and swiftly joined the boys for an impromptu acapella performance of her former band Atomic Kitten's classic hit Whole Again. The crowd at the charity bash seemed thrilled to see her on stage as they sang along to the popular track with her. Kerry is currently rumoured to be dating personal trainer Paolo Margaglione, however she remained tight-lipped about the possible romance while enjoying herself at the party. However she did smile enthusiastically as she told the Mirror she was simply "very happy," ahead of the launch of the next season of Celebs Go Dating, on which she will be taking part as a contestant. Despite Kerry's well-documented feud with her Atomic Kitten bandmates Natasha Hamilton and Liz McLarnon, she recently told OK! that she wished they had stayed in touch with her. Kerry hasn't seen her former bandmates in over two decades and was famously replaced in the band by Jenny Frost when she quit in 2001 after falling pregnant with her first child with then-partner and Westlife star Bryan McFadden. Kerry was a founding member of Atomic Kitten and found fame with the band in 1998, achieving overwhelming success and a number one debut album - Right Now - alongside Natasha and Liz prior to her departure. Fans had hoped when Whole Again had a resurgence due to it being adopted by England football fans as the anthem of former manager Gareth Southgate that Kerry may have been able to reunite with the band, but sadly it wasn't on the cards. Kerry admitted to OK!: "I do wish I was closer to the girls because we had amazing experiences together. But sometimes it is what it is.." Blue meanwhile nearly didn't make it to the stage at all as they admitted their flight from Italy was delayed meaning they arrived just in time for the live show. Other attendees at the star-studded bash included former EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley who looked a far cry from her on-screen persona Karen Taylor as she took the opportunity to show off her stunning weight loss, The Chase icon Anne Hegarty, and former X Factor star Sam Bailey - who blew the crowd away with her own performance of power ballads.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Celebs Go Dating's Anna Williamson praises 'brave' Christine McGuinness amid update
Celebs Go Dating's Anna Williamson spoke to the Mirror about Christine McGuinness' involvement with the new series of the E4 show, which is set to launch later this year Anna Williamson has paid tribute to Christine McGuinness following her departure from the new series of Celebs Go Dating. She's also given an insight into how much the reality TV star will feature after quitting during its production. Christine, 37, was announced as part of the line-up for the E4 show's upcoming return in April. The cast were then understood to have jetted off to Ibiza for a trip but, days into filming, it was revealed that she had quit the show. The reality TV star, who was previously married to Paddy McGuinness, said that it was "too soon" for her to be dating in the public eye. It was later confirmed that Christine had returned for the finale of the series, which is yet to launch. Dating coach Anna, 43, has now praised former co-star Christine over her decision to leave. Speaking to the Mirror about having reunited at the finale, Anna said: "Christine is so wonderful. I've really enjoyed getting to know her. "I do believe that she is very much still part of our ... the early few episodes of this series, which is lovely. Viewers will be really keen to hear some of Christine's story which she very much shares with us in the first two episodes." Anna continued by saying that Christine then made the "brave" decision to step back from the show. She told us recently: "[Christine] made the very brave decision that perhaps, actually, now wasn't the right time for her." Further sharing her thoughts ahead of the launch, Anna said in our interview: "But yeah, she's a great lady and the door is very much open for her to return. And I believe she would like to if the circumstances are right in the future." Christine was in the line-up for the new series, which was described by Anna as "such a fun series," alongside Kerry Katona, Olivia Hawkins, Louis Russell and Jon Lee. Mark Labbett, Donna Preston and Sam Prince will feature too. Announcing her departure, Christine said in her statement that was released back in May: "I joined Celebs Go Dating with great intentions but have realised that dating on a public platform and the attention that brings is just too soon for me. They've said the door is always open for me which I'm so grateful but for now I'm returning home to my family." A spokesperson for Celebs Go Dating said at the time that the door is "always open" for her. They said: "We have loved having Christine on the show and completely respect her feelings and decision to return home and have told her that the door is always open for her in the future at the agency." Anna's comments come after she spoke to the Mirror about her approach to parenting recently. She opened up about her life whilst discussing the Great British Phone Swap. The Channel 4 show, in partnership with Tesco Mobile, saw parents temporarily swap phone habits with their children. The experiment, fronted by Anna and clinical psychologist Dr Martha Deiros Collado, explored topics such as online safety. Participants left the experience with goals for their family, such as scheduled time off their devices at home. Asked her takeaways from hosting the five-part project, she told us earlier this month: "I think the main thing is boundaries and having very healthy, open communication. Boundaries being time when you are not on your phone and I think we found that was really beneficial for all families." Anna said she doesn't support banning technology from kids though, sharing: "You need to teach your children how to navigate it." She also said: "I think as we portray in the Great British Phone Switch phones aren't a bad thing. Tech isn't a bad thing. But it's about consuming the right things on it and that's the important thing here." All five episodes of the Great British Phone Swap are available through Channel 4. Celebs Go Dating is set to return for its new series on E4 later this year.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I was hooked on secret £250-a-week crystal meth habit – I was sectioned before it killed me, reveals S Club's Jon Lee
S Club 7 singer Jon Lee has revealed he had a secret drug habit that led to 'psychotic episodes' where the police were called. The 6 Jon Lee has revealed he was spending £250 a week on crystal meth Credit: Nic Serpell-Rand / Channel 4 6 Jon with his S Club bandmates in their 90s heyday Credit: Getty 6 The singer admitted trying to hide his sexuality for years contributed to his decline Credit: Getty Jon, 43, said his deadly habit nearly killed him and even saw him sectioned back in 2019. Speaking to the He revealed: "I didn't even recognise myself at that time. Sometimes, in the midst of one of the psychotic episodes where I'd be smashing my flat up with a hammer, I'd catch sight of myself in the mirror and say: 'What the f***?'. "I'd have a moment of lucidity, thinking: 'I was a successful young man, I had a brilliant career, incredible life. What am I doing?' read more on Jon Lee AMBULANCE DASH "I'd be standing there, holes in the walls around me, cuts all over my knuckles, my eye swollen from where I'd been punching myself in the head. I'd shaved my hair too. I didn't look anything like Jon-from-S Club – or what people would expect Jon-from-S Club to look like." One night, six years ago, his neighbours were so concerned they called the police and Jon was taken to a clinic in an ambulance where he was sectioned. "I remember I had to keep the door open, and someone sat outside. I suppose I was a danger to myself, " he recalled. Jon also admitted he got into another party drug, Most read in Celebrity In the depths of his despair, he claims he often took four times the dose, hoping he wouldn't wake up the next day. "I'm not sure how I'm still here," he told the publication, admitting his "regret" at putting his family through such an ordeal. Christine McGuinness signs up for Celebs Go Dating as we reveal full line-up including pop legends & reality TV icons Jon, who has been openly gay since coming out in 2010, believes his issues were caused by finding fame at a young age and trying to hide his sexuality for years in the public eye. He said he drank to curb the anxiety he felt about his sexual orientation being exposed, particularly in the days after the band broke up. Working in musical theatre at the time, he admitted he drank most days and took cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis recreationally. "If I didn't have work, I could drink three quarters of a bottle of gin in the afternoon" he confessed. 6 Jon has told how he slept with a hammer under his bed Credit: Getty 6 The pop star said he drank daily and took party drugs after the band split Credit: Gary Stone - The Sun But things got much darker after he lost his dad to "I still can't believe I did it. I let a complete stranger inject me. It's the most disgusting, dangerous drug… and I went down that road," he bravely admitted. As he got hooked on the drug, he was left unable to work and spent days on end in his flat having hallucinations that there were people in his appartment. "I was terrified, I'd sleep with a hammer under the bed," he said, admitted he even smashed his head through the bathroom door in his paranoid state. The tipping point, he admitted, was that fateful when the police took him to spend the night in a facility after his neighbours called them. That wake up call saw him flee the country and go travelling for three years in a bid to find himself. While he wasn't working, he was able to fund his globetrotting as he had invested in properties during his S Club days that he was getting a rental income from. And it was on those travels in India that he found a rescue dog named Lolly, who he claims gave him a new purpose in life. In 2022, he returned to the UK with three rescue dogs and moved back to Cornwall to live next door to his mum and his sister. Around the same time, S Club reunited for a reunion tour, bringing him back on the road with his old pals. Sadly, shortly after the band reunited they were hit with another tragedy as While Jon was floored with grief, he claimed losing his friend made him even more determined not to waste his life on drugs. "I think I used the time to unpick my own life, go back through everything – and try to put it all back together," he said. "I think it made me even more determined that I had to… live.' 6 The S Club reunion saw things turn around for Jon Credit: Rex
