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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Craig David admits health battle saw him plummet into a 'dark place'
Singing sensation Craig David admitted his excessive exercise regime left him with a serious injury that effected his mental health as he believed life 'wasn't worth living' Craig David became a pin-up for most women around the world during his hey day as an award winning music artist. And it wasn't just his catchy songs that earned him a legion of fans, his sculpted appearance also played a major part. But now, it has emerged that his desperation to maintain a toned physique saw him develop an obsession with exercise which soon spiralled out of control. His intense work out regimes resulted in a serious back injury in 2017, leaving him on the brink of depression. At the peak of his intense workouts, the 44 year old singer had only 4.5 per cent body fat. According to the World Health Organisation a healthy body fat percentage for a man under 40 years old, which was his age at the time, is between eight and 20 per cent. Even an athlete at the peak of their career would generally not have a body fat percentage less than six per cent. In a recent interview, Craig said that his obsession had a major impact on his social life as it made him avoid seeing friends. He told The Times: "I was cancelling going out with friends because I was like, 'Nah, I've got to do my cardio tonight.' What life was that? I'm not a body builder." Craig then suffered an excruciating back injury in 2017 which left him depressed as he found himself unable to continue his workouts. The music star's injury "involved a degenerative disc." Recalling his injury he told the publication: "My world was closing in. I needed to get rid of the pain and I went to a dark place where I thought, 'I don't think I'm going to make it.'" Craig soon spiralled out of control and while he did not experience suicide thoughts, his depression made him feel as though he had nothing to live for. He explained: "I never got to the point where I was thinking of ways to end this but I thought life wasn't worth living and I would be happier if I wasn't here any more." The singer has now turned his life around and is practicing celibacy. The star has also written a book titled What's Your Vibe, which aims to dispel the myth that life as a celebrity is "glitzy and perfect." He has also shared details of his battle with his body image when he appeared in the BBC documentary Imposter Syndrome. While appearing on the programme, he opened up on how he'd ended up experiencing body dysmorphia. In the documentary, he said: "I was down to like 4.5% body fat and I'm still thinking, 'if I can just get it down that… which is a very, body-building, like, lifestyle. "But now, sitting here, I feel like I had to go back to the little kid who is carrying a bit of weight, [who was] the shoulder to cry on and be like, 'you know what, you always had everything that you could have ever had wanted'. It was never about the body."
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Saturday Kitchen fans spot 'schoolboy error' during show
Fans accused one of the chefs of making a major blunder Viewers of Saturday Kitchen were left aghast at a 'schoolboy error' during the show after they witnessed a chef's glaring faux pas. The episode, broadcast on Saturday (May 31), featuring singer Craig David, delved into various foodie delights as part of national barbeque week among quality segments. Chef Mike Davies popped up with his steak recipe that apparently went down a treat in the studio, despite eagle-eyed fans catching what they've dubbed a culinary blunder. Allegedly, viewers spotted the chef taste-testing the dish using a ladle, re-dipping it, and proceeding to serve with the same utensil – a definite no-no for kitchen etiquette. He was showcasing his take on Denver steak with creamed chard, which the BBC faithfully shared online for burgeoning home chefs to try, reports the Express. Social media was soon abuzz with reactions from quick-to-judge food enthusiasts. On X, a social media user lamented: "The chef just double-dipped in the chard and cream! Then went and plated it up for everyone. Schoolboy error, and very unhygienic." Someone else chimed in sentimentally: "Noticed that myself! I'm sure there were producers wincing behind the camera. "The Denver steak man ate off the ladle and then put it back into the chard. That's why you carry a spoon mate!" declared another fan, offering some unsolicited advice on proper kitchen protocol. Joining the online debate, a viewer pointed out what seemed to be a moment of realisation for the chef, commenting: "He also looks like he's realised his mistake - looked absolutely gutted when they were tasting the food." Mike, known as the chef owner of The Camberwell Arms and Frank's Cafe in Peckham, has been recognised on the BBC Food website. During the programme, it was revealed that Mike's cookbook titled 'Cooking For People' had been shortlisted for the debut award by The Guild of Food Writers. The chef took to Instagram to share his excitement: "My cookbook Cooking for people has been nominated for an award. Which is nice." He continued to express his pride in the nomination: "It's been shortlisted amongst some properly awesome books by @thegfw for this year's best debut award. I'm biased but I like it. It's full of beautiful recipes, that are written the way I like to teach people to cook. Follow along and make some lovely things for the people that you love, or even for those you don't."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Craig David hoping to bring a 'massive night' to fans at new Cumbrian music festival
BRITISH music icon Craig David is bringing his TS5 show to Carlisle next month - and he is promising to bring a 'massive night' to the city. Craig shared his excitement ahead of his performance at Carlisle Weekender, which will take place at Brunton Park Stadium on June 6. The multi-platinum selling artist, known for hits such as '7 Days', 'Fill Me In', and 'Walking Away', will headline the event with his TS5 show as part of a star-studded weekend line-up. Speaking exclusively to News & Star about the upcoming show, Craig shared his enthusiasm for returning to the North of England. "I'm looking forward to coming to Carlisle for the Weekender," he said. "There's always such a great energy up north, and I can't wait to bring the party to Brunton Park with my TS5 show. 'It will be a massive night with all the classics, and some fresh tunes. TS5 blends my DJ roots with live vocals – it's always a vibe, and I know the Carlisle crowd will bring that energy!" The Carlisle Weekender is set to be one of the most significant music events in the county this year, with thousands expected to attend. Since bursting onto the scene with his debut album, 'Born To Do It', a genre-defining record that established Craig David as one of the UK's most beloved artists, Craig has since remained at the helm of his own unique, authentically British sound. He has helped bring garage music from the underground to the forefront of the mainstream, and become one of the most successful artists in UK chart history. "I've been working on some cool projects and I'm really looking forward to releasing my new album 'Commitment' on August 8," he added. 'Touring and visiting different cities worldwide are among the best parts of the job. I always want to make sure it's a night people remember. TS5 is about that live connection – mixing tracks, performing, and creating an unforgettable night." Craig David's performance at the Carlisle Weekender marks his latest stop in a busy summer, and he's determined to make it a highlight of the summer. "I'm looking forward to seeing everyone there – let's make it special," he said. The Carlisle Weekender, which takes place on June 6 and 7 at Brunton Park Stadium, features acts such as Dizzee Rascal, Gabrielle, Gok Wan, and Sigala. Tickets are on sale and available via
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Inside bloodstained Ibiza party hotel where two guests died within days and revellers ‘snort coke off loungers'
A former rugby league star and a young mum are among the Brits to have tragically died at the party hotspot in heartbreaking, or at times violent, circumstances ROCKED BY SCANDAL Inside bloodstained Ibiza party hotel where two guests died within days and revellers 'snort coke off loungers' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT'S a world-famous venue known for its wild poolside parties, youthful crowds and sun-soaked performances by A-listers like Stormzy, Craig David, Becky Hill and Ed Sheeran. But amid the blaring beats, Spain's Ibiza Rocks Hotel has played host to a string of tragedies - from horrific balcony plunges to the violent death of a British ex-rugby league star. 14 Party hotel Ibiza Rocks has been hit by a series of deaths Credit: Alamy 14 It's frequently visited by celebs including Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling and Stormzy 14 Ibiza Rocks fan Haneih Vidmar, left, speaks to The Sun about her time partying at the hotel with friends and family Credit: Supplied 14 Haneih always went VIP so she 'got the best view' Credit: Supplied Two weeks ago a 33-year-old British woman died in her room at the legendary party hotel in San Antonio after suffering a cardiac arrest - with paramedics unable to save her. Tragically, just three days earlier a 19-year-old Italian tourist had plunged to her death from the fourth floor of the same hotel after returning from a night out in the island's capital, Ibiza Town. The teenager, of Turkish origin, is reported to have fallen from the terrifying height while trying to enter her room from a shared area because she didn't have her room key. The shocking deaths are the latest tragedies to hit the adults-only venue - where its legendary poolside events draw crowds of up to 3,000 partygoers, many of whom are Brits. Located just metres from one of the world's most famous sunset spots, Ibiza Rocks Hotel has more than 360 rooms, with the priciest offering balconies with an enviable stage view. Stars who have taken to the outdoor stage include Dizzee Rascal, Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding, Rudimental, Swedish House Mafia and Anne-Marie. Parties are open to both hotel residents and non-guests, with Ibiza Rocks fan and Londoner Hanieh Vidmar describing them as 'real close-up' events that offer a 'brilliant vibe'. 'We always went VIP so we got the best view, and were right by the bar,' Hanieh, now a nutritional therapist, told The Sun. 'I've got some great memories there.' Yet while the hotel has a zero-tolerance drugs policy - with rule-breakers facing immediate eviction - some holidaymakers claim to have witnessed 'blatant drug activity' at the venue. One guest claimed on Tripadvisor that 'druggies were sniffing lines of coke off the side of the pool and sun loungers', while a partygoer told The Sun there were 'a lot' of drugs. Brit tourist, 18, fighting for life after third floor balcony plunge in Ibiza as he's airlifted to hospital The British mum, who attended a Craig David event at the hotel but did not wish to be identified, told us: 'There was a lot of alcohol and drugs, but it never felt totally out of control. 'I wouldn't have thought anything fatal would happen there. Everyone was just having a good time.' Overdose horror 14 Haneih had been to see Craig David perform at the iconic venue Credit: Supplied 14 Luke Rhoden died at the hotel in 2014 after being restrained by police Credit: Paul Edwards - The Sun Yet in 2008, the same year that Ibiza Rocks Hotel opened its doors, a 23-year-old British holidaymaker collapsed at the venue after overdosing on a cocktail of drink and drugs. Michael Robertson later died in hospital, having suffered heart failure. He was found to have traces of cocaine in his body, as well as ecstasy and booze, the Daily Mail reported. Six years later Ibiza Rocks Hotel guest Luke Rhoden - who had become agitated after taking drugs - died while being brutally restrained by baton-wielding Spanish police. Best Man Luke, who had travelled from Wigan, Greater Manchester, to Ibiza for his pal's stag do, was overheard pleading 'I don't want to die' before Guardia Civil officers held him down. An inquest heard how officers applied pressure to the 25-year-old's neck with a baton for more than five minutes, despite a doctor warning them that they were 'going to kill' him. 'They put a strong baton on his neck. I said, 'You are asphyxiating him; you are going to kill him. I said this three times,' Dr Santiago Akoskin told jurors at Bolton's Coroner's Court. Luke, a former rugby league player, had consumed drugs, including cocaine and MDMA, and alcohol before officers were called to Ibiza Rocks Hotel in September 2014. The inquest was told that, prior to his struggle with police, Luke had accidentally fallen from a balcony at the hotel, before allegedly ranting at guests and refusing medical treatment. Excessive force 14 Doctors told the court that drugs wouldn't have been enough to kill Luke Credit: Paul Edwards - The Sun 14 Luke's family called for justice following his death at the hands of Spanish police Credit: nbpress Yet Dr Akoskin told the court that cocaine 'is not enough to kill', and that he himself took care of 'nine to 12' patients in Luke's condition each week and 'not one dies'. 'I have patients in worse conditions,' added the medic. In a damning verdict in 2016, jurors found that Luke died of asphyxiation - caused by excessive force used by the officers - and an adverse reaction to drugs. Grieving loved ones have since called for 'justice' for Luke, emphasising that many young people 'indulge in drug use' in Ibiza, 'even if it's the only time they have ever done it'. Last year The Sun revealed how groups of migrants - who once peddled fake Gucci sunglasses - were offering highly toxic pink cocaine to partygoers on the island. We found Brits were at the centre of the use and supply of the deadly substance - a psychedelic mix of ketamine and ecstasy, along with so-called 'dealers' leftovers'. Toxic drug 14 Pink Cocaine has become a popular drug in the club scene of Ibiza Credit: AFP 14 Drug use is common on the party island of Ibiza Credit: Olivia West Spanish authorities said the drug is so toxic it's 'like a bomb' going off. In 2022 a dozen people, who police said were 'mostly Brits', were busted with 13 kilos of pink cocaine in Ibiza. An ex-Ibizan police chief told us: 'Brits are so brazen they will pack pink coke in their suitcase to sell to fund their holiday.' Of course, as well as the inherent health risks, substances like pink coke can increase the likelihood of holidaymakers engaging in dangerous activities while in Ibiza. In July 2023, a British tourist was filmed edging across a narrow ledge above the courtyard at Ibiza Rocks Hotel, while a terrified woman yelled: 'Get down! For f***'s sake!' Charlie Brooke Walsh, 19, who captured the stomach-churning footage, said the man was 'removed' by security after reaching the other side of the ledge unscathed. 'I want to raise awareness about people who fall off balconies on holiday after taking substances or drinking,' Charlie, a dental nurse from the UK, said at the time. Tragic deaths 14 Mum Amy, 23, died at the hotel in her sleep after going out partying Credit: Facebook 14 The hotel likes to claim it is the home of the pool party While that holidaymaker was lucky to cheat death, others have been killed or left critically injured after plunging from balconies in Ibiza, including a 21-year-old British man who suffered a severe head injury at Ibiza Rocks Hotel in August 2018. There is no suggestion the man had taken drugs before his fall. Joanne Brine, an expert in accidents abroad and a partner in the travel litigation team at JMW Solicitors, told us: "We regularly see serious injuries to holidaymakers in Ibiza, and often it seems to me that a factor is that we are all a bit more risk-averse when on holiday.' In some cases, she added, 'it's risk-taking by the individual that causes the injury'. In other tragedies it is simply a case of heartbreaking misfortune. Tourist Amy Connor - a 23-year-old mum from Coleraine, Northern Ireland - died in her sleep at Ibiza Rocks Hotel five years ago after going for a nap in her room. Ibiza club scene 800,000 Brits head to Ibiza, which has just under 50,000 inhabitants, every year. Party season runs from May to October and there are over 20 main clubs hosting parties throughout. Privilege (originally known as the Ku Club), is a current Guinness World record holder for being the world's largest nightclub, with a capacity of 10,000 people. A recent survey found that 54 per cent of UK nationals in Ibiza reported using illicit drugs including ecstasy, cocaine, cannabis, ketamine and amphetamine Amy, described as a 'blazing star', 'so friendly' and 'one of a kind' by loved ones, had been sunbathing with her sister, Toni, before they went back to their room to rest. Toni, 26, told Belfast Live: "We had been down to the pool and then came back up to the room for a while, so Amy got into the shower and then got into bed. "I went and sat out on the balcony and ate some crisps and chilled and when I came back in, she was still in the bed… it was so surreal, it didn't make sense. 'It was just such a shock." A devastating final photo shows Amy beaming beside Toni on the 2020 holiday. Toni added that she was "gob-smacked' at the generosity of hotel staff following the tragedy, saying they packed her suitcases, provided food and offered her a free hotel in London. The cause of Amy's sudden death was reported to be unclear at the time. Latest horror 14 A 33-year-old British woman has reportedly died at the hotel Credit: Ibiza Rocks 14 Katie Price has been a guest at the hotel which attracts thousands of Brits a year Credit: Alamy The cause of the latest tragedy at Ibiza Rocks Hotel - the death of the 33-year-old unidentified British woman - is said to have been a cardiac arrest. The woman had a pre-existing heart condition and was wearing an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), a small battery-powered device, in her chest, according to local reports. Such devices detect and treat irregular heartbeats, known as arrhythmias. Emergency services raced to the hotel after the alarm was raised on the evening of April 30. Despite performing CPR on the woman for 40 minutes, they were unable to save her. Ibiza Rocks Hotel - formerly called Club Paraiso Mediterraneo - expressed its dismay at the deaths of both the woman and the Italian tourist days earlier, which happened 'due to causes beyond our control'. It also extended its 'utmost support' to the victims' families. This summer thousands more holidaymakers will flock to the hotel for what event organisers have described as 'a season full of memories, music and moments we'll never forget'. Let's hope the moments are unforgettable for the right reasons. The Sun has contacted Ibiza Rocks Hotel for comment.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Inside bloodstained Ibiza party hotel where two guests died within days and revellers ‘snort coke off loungers'
IT'S a world-famous venue known for its wild poolside parties, youthful crowds and sun-soaked performances by A-listers like Stormzy, Craig David, Becky Hill and Ed Sheeran. But amid the blaring beats, Spain's Ibiza Rocks Hotel has played host to a string of tragedies - from horrific balcony plunges to the violent death of a British ex-rugby league star. 14 14 14 Two weeks ago a 33-year-old British woman died in her room at the legendary party hotel in San Antonio after suffering a cardiac arrest - with paramedics unable to save her. Tragically, just three days earlier a 19-year-old Italian tourist had plunged to her death from the fourth floor of the same hotel after returning from a night out in the island's capital, Ibiza Town. The teenager, of Turkish origin, is reported to have fallen from the terrifying height while trying to enter her room from a shared area because she didn't have her room key. The shocking deaths are the latest tragedies to hit the adults-only venue - where its legendary poolside events draw crowds of up to 3,000 partygoers, many of whom are Brits. Located just metres from one of the world's most famous sunset spots, Ibiza Rocks Hotel has more than 360 rooms, with the priciest offering balconies with an enviable stage view. Stars who have taken to the outdoor stage include Dizzee Rascal, Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding, Rudimental, Swedish House Mafia and Anne-Marie. Parties are open to both hotel residents and non-guests, with Ibiza Rocks fan and Londoner Hanieh Vidmar describing them as 'real close-up' events that offer a 'brilliant vibe'. 'We always went VIP so we got the best view, and were right by the bar,' Hanieh, now a nutritional therapist, told The Sun. 'I've got some great memories there.' Yet while the hotel has a zero-tolerance drugs policy - with rule-breakers facing immediate eviction - some holidaymakers claim to have witnessed 'blatant drug activity' at the venue. One guest claimed on Tripadvisor that 'druggies were sniffing lines of coke off the side of the pool and sun loungers', while a partygoer told The Sun there were 'a lot' of drugs. Brit tourist, 18, fighting for life after third floor balcony plunge in Ibiza as he's airlifted to hospital The British mum, who attended a Craig David event at the hotel but did not wish to be identified, told us: 'There was a lot of alcohol and drugs, but it never felt totally out of control. 'I wouldn't have thought anything fatal would happen there. Everyone was just having a good time.' Overdose horror 14 14 Yet in 2008, the same year that Ibiza Rocks Hotel opened its doors, a 23-year-old British holidaymaker collapsed at the venue after overdosing on a cocktail of drink and drugs. Michael Robertson later died in hospital, having suffered heart failure. He was found to have traces of cocaine in his body, as well as ecstasy and booze, the Daily Mail reported. Six years later Ibiza Rocks Hotel guest Luke Rhoden - who had become agitated after taking drugs - died while being brutally restrained by baton-wielding Spanish police. Best Man Luke, who had travelled from Wigan, Greater Manchester, to Ibiza for his pal's stag do, was overheard pleading 'I don't want to die' before Guardia Civil officers held him down. An inquest heard how officers applied pressure to the 25-year-old's neck with a baton for more than five minutes, despite a doctor warning them that they were 'going to kill' him. 'They put a strong baton on his neck. I said, 'You are asphyxiating him; you are going to kill him. I said this three times,' Dr Santiago Akoskin told jurors at Bolton's Coroner's Court. Luke, a former rugby league player, had consumed drugs, including cocaine and MDMA, and alcohol before officers were called to Ibiza Rocks Hotel in September 2014. The inquest was told that, prior to his struggle with police, Luke had accidentally fallen from a balcony at the hotel, before allegedly ranting at guests and refusing medical treatment. Excessive force 14 Yet Dr Akoskin told the court that cocaine 'is not enough to kill', and that he himself took care of 'nine to 12' patients in Luke's condition each week and 'not one dies'. 'I have patients in worse conditions,' added the medic. In a damning verdict in 2016, jurors found that Luke died of asphyxiation - caused by excessive force used by the officers - and an adverse reaction to drugs. Grieving loved ones have since called for 'justice' for Luke, emphasising that many young people 'indulge in drug use' in Ibiza, 'even if it's the only time they have ever done it'. Last year The Sun revealed how groups of migrants - who once peddled fake Gucci sunglasses - were offering highly toxic pink cocaine to partygoers on the island. We found Brits were at the centre of the use and supply of the deadly substance - a psychedelic mix of ketamine and ecstasy, along with so-called 'dealers' leftovers'. Toxic drug Spanish authorities said the drug is so toxic it's 'like a bomb' going off. In 2022 a dozen people, who police said were 'mostly Brits', were busted with 13 kilos of pink cocaine in Ibiza. An ex-Ibizan police chief told us: 'Brits are so brazen they will pack pink coke in their suitcase to sell to fund their holiday.' Of course, as well as the inherent health risks, substances like pink coke can increase the likelihood of holidaymakers engaging in dangerous activities while in Ibiza. In July 2023, a British tourist was filmed edging across a narrow ledge above the courtyard at Ibiza Rocks Hotel, while a terrified woman yelled: 'Get down! For f***'s sake!' Charlie Brooke Walsh, 19, who captured the stomach-churning footage, said the man was 'removed' by security after reaching the other side of the ledge unscathed. 'I want to raise awareness about people who fall off balconies on holiday after taking substances or drinking,' Charlie, a dental nurse from the UK, said at the time. Tragic deaths 14 While that holidaymaker was lucky to cheat death, others have been killed or left critically injured after plunging from balconies in Ibiza, including a 21-year-old British man who suffered a severe head injury at Ibiza Rocks Hotel in August 2018. There is no suggestion the man had taken drugs before his fall. Joanne Brine, an expert in accidents abroad and a partner in the travel litigation team at JMW Solicitors, told us: "We regularly see serious injuries to holidaymakers in Ibiza, and often it seems to me that a factor is that we are all a bit more risk-averse when on holiday.' In some cases, she added, 'it's risk-taking by the individual that causes the injury'. In other tragedies it is simply a case of heartbreaking misfortune. Tourist Amy Connor - a 23-year-old mum from Coleraine, Northern Ireland - died in her sleep at Ibiza Rocks Hotel five years ago after going for a nap in her room. Ibiza club scene 800,000 Brits head to Ibiza, which has just under 50,000 inhabitants, every year. Party season runs from May to October and there are over 20 main clubs hosting parties throughout. Privilege (originally known as the Ku Club), is a current Guinness World record holder for being the world's largest nightclub, with a capacity of 10,000 people. A recent survey found that 54 per cent of UK nationals in Ibiza reported using illicit drugs including ecstasy, cocaine, cannabis, ketamine and amphetamine Amy, described as a 'blazing star', 'so friendly' and 'one of a kind' by loved ones, had been sunbathing with her sister, Toni, before they went back to their room to rest. Toni, 26, told Belfast Live: "We had been down to the pool and then came back up to the room for a while, so Amy got into the shower and then got into bed. "I went and sat out on the balcony and ate some crisps and chilled and when I came back in, she was still in the bed… it was so surreal, it didn't make sense. 'It was just such a shock." A devastating final photo shows Amy beaming beside Toni on the 2020 holiday. Toni added that she was "gob-smacked' at the generosity of hotel staff following the tragedy, saying they packed her suitcases, provided food and offered her a free hotel in London. The cause of Amy's sudden death was reported to be unclear at the time. Latest horror 14 14 The cause of the latest tragedy at Ibiza Rocks Hotel - the death of the 33-year-old unidentified British woman - is said to have been a cardiac arrest. The woman had a pre-existing heart condition and was wearing an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), a small battery-powered device, in her chest, according to local reports. Such devices detect and treat irregular heartbeats, known as arrhythmias. Emergency services raced to the hotel after the alarm was raised on the evening of April 30. Despite performing CPR on the woman for 40 minutes, they were unable to save her. Ibiza Rocks Hotel - formerly called Club Paraiso Mediterraneo - expressed its dismay at the deaths of both the woman and the Italian tourist days earlier, which happened 'due to causes beyond our control'. It also extended its 'utmost support' to the victims' families. This summer thousands more holidaymakers will flock to the hotel for what event organisers have described as 'a season full of memories, music and moments we'll never forget'. Let's hope the moments are unforgettable for the right reasons. The Sun has contacted Ibiza Rocks Hotel for comment.
