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The Irish Sun
10-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Celebs Go Dating's Mark Labbett strikes up unlikely friendship with glam female co-star 29-years younger than him
The quizzer has shed TEN STONE over the past few years and reckons this has made it easier attracting women PUPPY LOVE Celebs Go Dating's Mark Labbett strikes up unlikely friendship with glam female co-star 29-years younger than him YOU would hardly think he is her type but Love Islander Olivia Hawkins has struck up an unlikely friendship with Celebs Go Dating co-star Mark Labbett. Despite their 29-year age gap, she says the pair have become close pals since joining the line-up for the E4 show's 14th series which starts tonight. Advertisement 7 Olivia Hawkins has struck up an unlikely friendship with Celebs Go Dating co-star Mark Labbett Credit: Channel4 7 Mark and Olivia have become close pals since joining the line-up for the E4 show's 14th series Credit: Channel4 7 Celebs Go Dating from left: Mark Labbett, Olivia Hawkins, Louis Russell, Jon Lee, Kerry Katona, Donna Preston, Sam Prince and Christine McGuinness And Olivia, 30, reckons 59-year-old Mark, nicknamed The Beast on ITV1 quiz show The Chase, is nothing like his TV moniker when you meet him in real life. Olivia, who is 5ft 4in to Mark's 6ft 6in, says: 'Who would have thought Mark 'The Beast' Labbett would be mates with Olivia from Love Island? You couldn't write it. But when he first entered the show, I was his first interaction and we hit it off. 'As soon as he walked in, I fell in love with him. 'He is just the sweetest, kindest . . . he's so tall but he's a teddy bear. He's so thoughtful. He's a puppy rather than a beast. Advertisement 'There's so many elements to Mark that people will watch and just fall in love with. 'That is the beauty of this show — you get to see people out of their natural habitat. You get to see Mark dating, which you'd never get to see on The Chase.' The quizzer has shed TEN STONE over the past few years, as part of a lifestyle overhaul — and reckons this has made it easier attracting women. Talking about his weight loss, he says: 'It puts a spring in your step, for sure. It helps confidence. As a result, I can chat to just about anyone. Advertisement 'I had what I called the four-foot rule when at my heaviest, in that no pretty girl would want to let you within four feet of her. It meant you never got really close to pretty people because on the outside looking in, it wasn't good. 'The difference now, compared to over the years . . . you're far more confident of making small talk with people and feeling comfortable in just about anybody's company.' All those hours in the gym have been worth it, then, Mark. EXCL The Chase's Mark Labbett reveals he was forced to quit date after shock health scare DONNA: MY DATE WAS ONE BIG CON COMIC Donna Preston reveals her love life hasn't been a barrel of laughs – she once unwittingly dated a murderer. Advertisement The Celebrity Big Brother housemate went on a date with a man she had met online and thought it was going well, until he ghosted her. 7 Donna Preston reveals her love life hasn't been a barrel of laughs – she once unwittingly dated a murderer Credit: Channel4 She later discovered why – he had been jailed. Donna said: 'My dating experience has been quite problematic. I went on a date with a murderer. That was the first time I experienced dating apps. I was like, 'Oh, great, I've got a match, let's go on a date with him tonight'. So I ended up meeting him. Advertisement 'We had a couple of drinks and I couldn't meet him the week after, and then didn't hear from him again. 'He ended up being in the newspaper. 'I opened it and there was his face. He's in prison, he's a murderer. I got a lucky escape.' Not wrong there. Advertisement PERHAPS NOT LAST NOEL . . ITV may have halted Noel Edmonds' latest comeback but his Kiwi Adventure series could be revived elsewhere. I revealed last week the former Deal Or No Deal host's three-parter about his life in New Zealand, which aired in June, would not be renewed. 7 Noel Edmonds' latest comeback may have been halted by ITV but his Kiwi Adventure series could be revived elsewhere Credit: Instagram But rival streamers may yet take over the show. Advertisement A TV insider said: 'ITV may have opted against making more series but there's certainly interest from other streamers. 'They believe Noel's show has plenty more to offer and there's every chance it may be resurrected.' His River Haven estate has also been hit by flooding in recent months, forcing him to close his pub, vineyard and wellness centre. Viewers who watched the series – still streaming on ITVX – saw Noel and wife Liz turn their estate into a popular attraction in their community. Advertisement Hopefully it's not the last we hear from them. FAIERS PLAY IT'S 15 years since sisters Sam and Billie Faiers found fame on Towie, and both have had multiple spin-off series for ITV2. Now they're back on the channel for Sam & Billie: Sister Act, which begins later this month. 7 Sisters Sam and Billie Faiers found fame on Towie 15 years ago Credit: Getty Advertisement Sam says: 'We live only an hour away from each other, but having six children between us and being super busy, everything we do, we don't see each other that much. But since we've been filming again, we've become closer as sisters.' Billie teased there are highs and lows in the run, adding: 'We film it all, that's what everyone likes. You don't want to hide things, you can't polish everything, there's the bad stuff and the tears.' KERRY'S FAN OF ACTING KERRY KATONA dreams of becoming an actress – but fears that her wild past has made her unemployable. The former Atomic Kitten singer also believes her OnlyFans side hustle hasn't done her any favours when it comes to impressing casting agents. Advertisement 7 Kerry Katona dreams of becoming an actress – but fears that her wild past has made her unemployable Credit: Channel4 But there's no chance she's going to pack in her X-rated antics on the saucy platform, as she makes too much cash. Kerry says: 'I'm a fantastic actress. That is something I really enjoy, is acting. 'But unfortunately, my name holds me back in the casting world in England. Advertisement 'I don't even know if it's the OnlyFans, but I'll never give that up as long as I'm making the money I'm making. 'Why would I? 'I'm selling a fantasy. That's all I'm doing. I'll keep doing that before I'm tripping on me nipples . . . which I already am!' Hollywood doesn't know what it is missing.
The Herald Scotland
30-07-2025
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
What is happening with Botox in Scotland?
Medically, Botox can be used to treat conditions such as chronic migraines, muscle spasms, excessive sweating and sometimes bladder problems. In cosmetic procedures, it has been most commonly known for smoothing out wrinkles on the face but more and more ways of its cosmetic use are being developed. And with its growing use comes growing concerns over lack of regulations. EXCL: Social media 'trends' like 'Barbietox' raise 'potential influence' concerns ahead of new regulation proposals on injectables and other cosmetic procedures in Scotland. I take a look for @heraldscotland @HeraldPols here: Video: — Hannah Brown (@HannahMargBrown) July 30, 2025 So what is the current situation with Botox in Scotland? At the moment, virtually anyone can train to provide Botox in Scotland. There is no legislation anywhere in the UK to stop non-healthcare professionals, such as beauticians, from training to use the injectables - although, as a prescription drug, it should not be available to non-prescribers. Training to carry out Botox consists of Level 6 and Level 7 qualifications and these require trainees to observe and then perform Botox procedures under supervision. Combined, both courses cost around £9000 and they can be completed over a few days. READ MORE: 'Barbietox' social media trend raises Scottish Botox fears Skin Deep: Inside Scotland's Beauty Industry – find all articles here Mounjaro: Scottish woman on highs and lows of weight loss drug Botched Botox Concerns All of this comes amidst a backdrop of recent botched botox cases. In August, the Herald embarked on a four-day investigation into Scotland's rapidly expanding cosmetic sector. The Skin Deep series came at a time when there was growing alarm over consumers falling victim to botched procedures and legal loopholes with one case of beef gelatine used instead of Botox reported to the paper. Only last month, it was reported that 28 people in the north-east of England have been left with potentially fatal botulism after having anti-wrinkle injections believed to have been fake. Is anything changing with Botox regulation in Scotland? The Scottish Government is aiming to bring forward a bill later this year aimed at tightening rules around non-surgical cosmetic procedures in Scotland. These proposals aim to close safety gaps that currently allow untrained individuals to perform potentially risky cosmetic procedures. These are the main changes proposed: Supervision Required: Botox and dermal fillers will now require supervision by qualified healthcare professionals. Qualified Practitioners Only: Higher-risk surgeries such as breast and buttock augmentations must be performed exclusively by qualified healthcare professionals. Minimum Age Introduced: A legal minimum age of 18 will apply to all cosmetic procedures. Risk-Based Licensing: Treatments are divided into three groups based on risk, with new licensing requirements for premises and practitioners regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS). The proposals classify treatments into three distinct groups. The first of these is procedures such as microneedling, with the second being injectables like Botox or dermal fillers. The third includes 'breast and buttock augmentation'. The latter two would be required to take place in a setting regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland. Public health minister Jenni Minto has said: 'It is deeply upsetting to hear of cases where people have suffered as a result of non-surgical cosmetic procedures going wrong. 'The current gaps in regulation mean that anyone can perform most of these procedures without the need for any formal training or qualifications. These proposals reflect our determination to protect the public and ensure high standards across this growing industry. 'I am particularly heartened by the broad support for action to make the sector safer, and we will continue to work closely with Healthcare Improvement Scotland, local authorities, and the wider industry to support a smooth and effective implementation.' Bolder action needed? The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has welcomed the move but they are calling for stricter limits on who can perform injectable treatments - not just regulate it. BAAPS told The Herald: 'BAAPS have been in touch indirectly with the [[Scottish Government]] and Alastair Lowrie has been representing us there. We put in a response to the recent consultation. The proposals are a big step forward from the current situation but we would have preferred more restrictions on who can perform procedures in group 2 particularly.' The Herald also recently heard from the British Beauty Council who are urging ministers to consider the 'potential influence' of social media trends when drawing up new regulations on Botox and other procedures. The organisation which represents the UK's beauty industry at government level has also said any new legislation brought in by the Scottish Government should address concerns about 'vulnerable individuals'. The call comes as procedures such as 'Barbietox', also known as Traptox, have appeared as trending on online platforms such as TikTok. This treatment can involve 40 injections of Botox into your trapezius muscle to slim the neck and shoulders, emulating the physique often associated with the Barbie doll. Barbietox can alleviate tension headaches and neck pain however, there are risks as, if administered incorrectly or at the wrong dosage, the Botox could paralyse the muscle completely and also lead to respiratory problems. The UK Government told [[The Herald]] that they are urging anyone considering cosmetic procedures to consider the possible health impacts and find a reputable, insured and qualified practitioner. UK ministers are also expected to share an update on cosmetic regulations in due course. Under the Online Safety Act, platforms are required to take steps to remove content where it is illegal to protect users from online harms. Matters involving online harms are often considered a UK Government issue as regulations of the internet are a reserved matter. However, seeking to follow trends like this without any red tape may prove dangerous for Botox users in Scotland. The Scottish Government has said engagement with Scotland's beauty and aesthetics industry will be "vital" as they progress proposals to regulate a range of non-surgical cosmetic procedures. A spokesperson added: 'We want to protect the public by ensuring treatments and procedures are undertaken in safe settings and by people who have the right skills and tools."
The Irish Sun
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I won the lottery and I'm sick of hate from jealous men – I earned this, they just hate my confidence
A LOTTO winner has hit back at bitter trolls who have tried to mock her appearance and windfall - insisting she's "earned" her new life. Olivia Love, who was previously on Universal Credit, scooped £10,000-a-month for a year alongside hubby Kevin last month. Advertisement 2 Olivia Love won big on the lottery in June Credit: TikTok/@mrsolivialove 2 She's been trolled over her £10,000-a-month for a year prize Credit: ALAN PEEBLES PHOTOGRAPHY The 36-year-old, from Glasgow, has been able to quit her job at a local supermarket, and hire a cleaner and gardener. Thanks to her massive tax-free win, she's also launched her own business as a Before this, the mum-of-four was earning just £800-a-month working in a supermarket's customer service kiosk. She was on benefits to subsidise her eye-watering £1,800-a-month childcare costs and "dreaded" her council tax bill coming through. Advertisement Since going public with her win, Olivia has been giving social media users an inside peek at the life of a lottery winner. She's been branded "embarrassing" and cruelly body shamed over her videos, with trolls even hoping she's left jobless and without a penny at the end of her 12-month windfall. And she revealed it's mostly hateful men who resent her big win. In a TikTok clip ( Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Latest Breaking "With the win came judgement, assumptions and a lot of hate. Especially from men who can't stand to see a woman win. "Just for being proud of my life. For spreading hope and positivity. For being proud of what this win does for my children. EXCL Woman who dumped boyfriend after winning £1m scratchcard jackpot splashes cash with NEW man - while leaving ex with nothing "Almost every hateful comment I get comes from men. When a woman is confident, when she shares her success, some men can't handle it. If a man posted this win, would you call him embarrassing? Or would it be inspiring?" But the proud mum has refused to let the trolls get to her or stop her from sharing her lotto life. Advertisement She insisted: "I'm not here to be small, quiet or even easy to digest. I'm here because I earned this. "If that makes you uncomfortable, that's not my problem. "[And] there are women out here choosing love. Choosing celebration. Choosing to lift each other up. "These are the voices I hear loudest. This is the energy I'm listening to. Advertisement "The ones who said you deserve it. The ones that laughed with me when the trolls came. The ones that reminded me that my win isn't just about money. It's about joy and freedom and sharing moments that matter. "Thank you to every kind woman that showed up." LIFE-CHANGING MOMENT Set For Life offers a top prize of £10,000 a month for 30 years when the five main numbers and the Life Ball are matched. Players can also win £10,000 a month for a whole year by matching the five main numbers. Advertisement Olivia revealed she did six lucky dips at £1.50 each on the app, with one of them bagging the second tier prize of the cash for a year. She's never played her own numbers, explaining: 'I've always had the fear that if you did play your own numbers the one time you didn't play it, that would be the time your numbers came in.' She was shocked when she received an email from The National Lottery team at 12.33am on May 16 June that changed everything for this couple. Advertisement The winning numbers in the draw were: 03, 27, 42, 45, 46, plus Life Ball 06. Before she won, she had been playing sporadically for four to five months and would play when she had the 'notion to do it.' And despite winning, she still hasn't stopped buying lucky dips 'from time to time.' DOWNSIDE While buying items like her hubby's car has brought her 'so much joy', there are some downsides to the winnings. Advertisement Olivia has had people message her to beg for money, with one saying: 'Can I have like £20,000 to pay my debts off?' As a result, the Lottery winner said: "I've got my dms very closed.' Since going public with her win, Olivia has hilariously joked about wiping away fake tears with £20 notes in response to Read more on the Irish Sun However, she said it has changed her life for the better, saying: 'I feel like I can be more present now. Enjoy more moments. Advertisement 'The stress I felt before stopped me enjoying the little things.' What are my chances of winning the lottery? EVERYONE wants to know how to beat the odds and win the lottery. But unfortunately, the lottery is a game of luck and there are no tips or tricks that can guarantee you'll take home a top prize. The odds show how likely you are to win any particular prize - the lower the number, the better the odds. For example, odds of 1 in 10 are better than odds of 1 in 100 or 1 in 1,000. There are several major lottery games in the UK including Lotto by the National Lottery, Camelot's EuroMillions and Thunderball. Chances of winning the Lotto Lotto by the National Lottery is a game where you pick six numbers from 1 to 59. You can play up to seven lines of numbers on each slip. The game costs £2 to play per slip. The odds of winning any prize on the Lotto are 1 in 9.3. But to win the jackpot on the Lotto, the odds are considerably slimmer. To bag the top prize, you need to have six matching balls. The odds of doing this and scooping the jackpot are currently 1 in 45,057,474. The next highest prize of £1,000,000 is for getting five main matching balls plus the bonus ball. The odds of taking home the million pound prize are 1 in 7,509,579 - far higher than the jackpot, but still unlikely. The odds of taking home £1,750 for getting five main numbers without the bonus ball are 1 in 2,180, while you have a 1 in 97 chance of bagging £140 for getting four main numbers. Your chances of taking home £30 for getting 3 main numbers are much better at 1 in 97. And you have a roughly 1 in 10 chance of getting a free lucky dip for 2 matching numbers. Chances of winning the EuroMillions The EuroMillions costs £2.50 to play and is open on Tuesdays and Fridays. To play, you must pick five numbers from 1-50 and two "Lucky Stars" from 1-12. Players with the most matching numbers win the top prizes. Your chance of bagging the EuroMillions jackpot is even slimmer than winning the top Lotto prize. This is because it generally has higher jackpots on offer, meaning it attracts more attention. Currently, the odds of matching five numbers and two lucky stars - the top win - stand at 1 in 139,838,160. The average jackpot prize is £57,923,499, according to EuroMillions. The odds of winning the second top prize for matching 5 balls and a lucky star, which is typically around £262,346, are 1 in 6,991,908. The chances of taking home the third prize for five matching balls, with an average payout of £26,277, are 1 in 3,107,515. For four matching balls with two lucky stars, it's 1 in 621,503, and for four balls with one lucky star, it's 1 in 31,076. These come with an average prize of £1,489 and £95, respectively. Chances of winning the Thunderball Thunderball is another game run by National Lottery where you pick five numbers and one "Thunderball". It costs just £1 to play and you can enter up to four times a week. The jackpot of £500,000 for matching five balls plus the Thunderball is 1 in 8,060,598. Your odds of bagging the next highest prize of £5,000 for matching five balls is currently 1 in 620,046, while the chances of winning £250 for four balls plus the Thunderball is 1 in 47,416. You have the best chance of winning £3 for matching the Thunderball, with odds of 1 in 29.
Scottish Sun
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I won big on the lottery and I'm sick of hate from jealous men – I earned this cash, they need to get over it
A LOTTO winner has hit back at bitter trolls who have tried to mock her appearance and windfall - insisting she's "earned" her new life. Olivia Love, who was previously on Universal Credit, scooped £10,000-a-month for a year alongside hubby Kevin last month. 2 Olivia Love won big on the lottery in June Credit: TikTok/@mrsolivialove 2 She's been trolled over her £10,000-a-month for a year prize Credit: ALAN PEEBLES PHOTOGRAPHY The 36-year-old, from Glasgow, has been able to quit her job at a local supermarket, and hire a cleaner and gardener. Thanks to her massive tax-free win, she's also launched her own business as a wedding content creator. Before this, the mum-of-four was earning just £800-a-month working in a supermarket's customer service kiosk. She was on benefits to subsidise her eye-watering £1,800-a-month childcare costs and "dreaded" her council tax bill coming through. Since going public with her win, Olivia has been giving social media users an inside peek at the life of a lottery winner. She's been branded "embarrassing" and cruelly body shamed over her videos, with trolls even hoping she's left jobless and without a penny at the end of her 12-month windfall. And she revealed it's mostly hateful men who resent her big win. In a TikTok clip (@mrsolivialove), she said: "When I won the lottery, I knew it would change my life. But I didn't expect how loud the internet would get. "With the win came judgement, assumptions and a lot of hate. Especially from men who can't stand to see a woman win. "Just for being proud of my life. For spreading hope and positivity. For being proud of what this win does for my children. EXCL Woman who dumped boyfriend after winning £1m scratchcard jackpot splashes cash with NEW man - while leaving ex with nothing "Almost every hateful comment I get comes from men. When a woman is confident, when she shares her success, some men can't handle it. If a man posted this win, would you call him embarrassing? Or would it be inspiring?" But the proud mum has refused to let the trolls get to her or stop her from sharing her lotto life. She insisted: "I'm not here to be small, quiet or even easy to digest. I'm here because I earned this. "If that makes you uncomfortable, that's not my problem. "[And] there are women out here choosing love. Choosing celebration. Choosing to lift each other up. "These are the voices I hear loudest. This is the energy I'm listening to. "The ones who said you deserve it. The ones that laughed with me when the trolls came. The ones that reminded me that my win isn't just about money. It's about joy and freedom and sharing moments that matter. "Thank you to every kind woman that showed up." LIFE-CHANGING MOMENT Set For Life offers a top prize of £10,000 a month for 30 years when the five main numbers and the Life Ball are matched. Players can also win £10,000 a month for a whole year by matching the five main numbers. Olivia revealed she did six lucky dips at £1.50 each on the app, with one of them bagging the second tier prize of the cash for a year. She's never played her own numbers, explaining: 'I've always had the fear that if you did play your own numbers the one time you didn't play it, that would be the time your numbers came in.' She was shocked when she received an email from The National Lottery team at 12.33am on May 16 June that changed everything for this couple. The winning numbers in the draw were: 03, 27, 42, 45, 46, plus Life Ball 06. Before she won, she had been playing sporadically for four to five months and would play when she had the 'notion to do it.' And despite winning, she still hasn't stopped buying lucky dips 'from time to time.' DOWNSIDE While buying items like her hubby's car has brought her 'so much joy', there are some downsides to the winnings. Olivia has had people message her to beg for money, with one saying: 'Can I have like £20,000 to pay my debts off?' As a result, the Lottery winner said: "I've got my dms very closed.' Since going public with her win, Olivia has hilariously joked about wiping away fake tears with £20 notes in response to cruel comments from trolls. However, she said it has changed her life for the better, saying: 'I feel like I can be more present now. Enjoy more moments. 'The stress I felt before stopped me enjoying the little things.'
Scottish Sun
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Brit music star surprises Glastonbury Festival fans by playing secret set with his son
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GLASTONBURY fans were treated to a surprise double act today as a father and son duo performed a secret set. Playing to just a few dozen people, the pair brought plenty of energy to a tiny stage away from the hustle and bustle of the main arenas. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Fatboy Slim and Woody Cook played a secret set at Glastonbury 4 The duo had a good rave up on a small stage Glasto regular Fatboy Slim, 61, and son Woody Cook, 24, went B2B in the blazing sunshine and revellers lapped it up. Scene veteran Fatboy - real name Norman Cook - did his thing behind the decks as hype man Woody bounced around a platform. The young Cook, who previously insisted he isn't a nepo baby, beamed as he waved his arms and leapt up and down. Writing on Instagram, one fan wrote: "Well done lads x." Another said: "The best duo." A third shared: "Awesome!!! X." Adding to the family vibes on Worthy Farm this weekend, Woody's mum Zoe Ball, 54, debuted her new man, and he looks very similar to ex-husband Norman. The Radio 2 DJ was seen walking hand in hand with her new bloke in the hospitality area, a month after she hinted she'd met someone. An onlooker said: 'Zoe is down at Glastonbury as a punter and has brought her new boyfriend along for the ride. 'They seemed blissfully happy and were strolling along holding hands. EXCL Zoe Ball finds love again with Fatboy Slim lookalike as new couple are spotted holding hands at Glastonbury 'She was really smiling at him as they walked along and he was very protective of Zoe and put his hand across her back. 'People were doing double takes at her bloke though because he looks a lot like Fatboy. It's so great to see Zoe smiling again.' Last month Zoe hinted she had met someone new amid rumours of a reconciliation with Fatboy. During an interview with Roisin Conaty, Zoe mentioned 'my fella' as they were chatting between songs. This is Zoe's first serious relationship since the end of her five-year relationship with Michael Reed in 2023. 4 Zoe Ball with her Fatboy Slim lookalike new man at Glasto Credit: supplied
