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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Devastated Big Brother star Imogen Thomas admits she's ‘traumatised' after ‘last' holiday with seriously ill mum
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IMOGEN Thomas has called out easyJet for breaking her seriously ill mother's wheelchair on a flight. The 42-year-old star has flown to Italy with her mother Janet, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2023. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Imogen Thomas has been left 'traumatised' after a troubled flight with her mum Janet Credit: imogenthomas/Instagram 5 Imogen pleaded with Easyjet on social media for help after getting nowhere with their service helpline However, after suffering trouble on the flight, her mother's wheelchair is now broken, and the Big Brother star has blamed the airline for their lack of communication and called on them to help her. Sharing a photo of the broken chair, Imogen wrote on Instagram: "We've arrived in Italy but are traumatised. Easyjet have broke my mums electric wheelchair. "It will not fold and is unstable. We are beyond upset and I'm here trying to console my mum as much as possible." Explaining she went on social media as a last resort, Imogen shared her frustration with the airline's customer service system. READ MORE IMOGEN THOMAS WHO IS SHE? Big Brother's Imogen Thomas strips completely naked for bath in sizzling snaps "I've been on the chat to make a claim now it's disappeared," she said. "Called Easyjet and they told me nothing can be done on the phone only on the live chat. "Now I can't start a new chat as my old one is already open and it doesn't allow me although it's disappeared from my phone." "Please help me Easyjet this is our last holiday abroad as my mum's MSD is progressing," she added. "We are only here for a couple of days and it's ruined. "How on earth can this wheelchair break during transit in the hold? Beyond devastated. We had every reason to be nervous about this flight." When approached for comment, an easyJet representative told The Sun Online: "We are very sorry for the damage caused to Ms. Thomas' mother's wheelchair during transit and for the difficulty she experienced trying to get in touch with us. Big Brother star Imogen Thomas looks incredible as she strips off to black bikini on holiday "We have been in contact with the family to apologise and offer any assistance we can. "We understand how important it is for our customers to feel confident that essential items like this will be well cared for when travelling with us. "We are urgently looking into this with our ground handling partners." Imogen revealed her mother's motor neurone disease in January last year, six months after the initial diagnosis. Imogen went on to explain that she and Janet have decided to speak out publicly for several reasons. The star, who has two daughters of her own, said they are keen to raise awareness of MND and also hope Janet will be able to connect with others "who understand what she is going through". They added they were inspired to go public with the diagnosis after Coronation Street aired a storyline where character Paul Foreman had the disease. Motor Neurone Disease, which currently has no cure, is a rare disease that affects the brain and nerves, and causes weakness that gets worse over time. It slowly robs patients of the ability to walk, talk and eat, although every sufferer is different. 5 Janet and Imogen spoke out about the diagnosis last year Credit: imogenthomas/Instagram 5 Janet has been living with motor neurone disease since 2023 Credit: imogenthomas/Instagram
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Devastated Big Brother star Imogen Thomas admits she's ‘traumatised' after ‘last' holiday with seriously ill mum
IMOGEN Thomas has called out easyJet for breaking her seriously ill mother's wheelchair on a flight. The Advertisement 5 Imogen Thomas has been left 'traumatised' after a troubled flight with her mum Janet Credit: imogenthomas/Instagram 5 Imogen pleaded with Easyjet on social media for help after getting nowhere with their service helpline However, after suffering trouble on the flight, her mother's wheelchair is now broken, and the Big Brother star has blamed the airline for their lack of communication and called on them to help her. Sharing a photo of the broken chair, Imogen wrote on Instagram: "We've arrived in Italy but are traumatised. Easyjet have broke my mums electric wheelchair. "It will not fold and is unstable. We are beyond upset and I'm here trying to console my mum as much as possible." Explaining she went on social media as a last resort, Imogen shared her frustration with the airline's customer service system. Advertisement READ MORE IMOGEN THOMAS "I've been on the chat to make a claim now it's disappeared," she said. "Called Easyjet and they told me nothing can be done on the phone only on the live chat. "Now I can't start a new chat as my old one is already open and it doesn't allow me although it's disappeared from my phone." "Please help me Easyjet this is our last holiday abroad as my mum's MSD is progressing," she added. "We are only here for a couple of days and it's ruined. Advertisement Most read in TV Exclusive "How on earth can this wheelchair break during transit in the hold? Beyond devastated. We had every reason to be nervous about this flight." When approached for comment, an easyJet representative told The Sun Online: " We are very sorry for the damage caused to Ms. Thomas' mother's wheelchair during transit and for the difficulty she experienced trying to get in touch with us. Big Brother star Imogen Thomas looks incredible as she strips off to black bikini on holiday "We have been in contact with the family to apologise and offer any assistance we can. "We understand how important it is for our customers to feel confident that essential items like this will be well cared for when travelling with us. Advertisement "We are urgently looking into this with our ground handling partners." Imogen revealed her mother's motor neurone disease in January last year, six months after the initial diagnosis. Imogen went on to explain that she and Janet have decided to speak out publicly for several reasons. The star, who has two daughters of her own, said they are keen to raise awareness of MND and also hope Janet will be able to connect with others "who understand what she is going through". Advertisement They added they were inspired to go public with the diagnosis after Coronation Street aired a storyline where character It slowly robs patients of the ability to walk, talk and eat, although every sufferer is different. 5 Janet and Imogen spoke out about the diagnosis last year Credit: imogenthomas/Instagram Advertisement 5 Janet has been living with motor neurone disease since 2023 Credit: imogenthomas/Instagram 5 Imogen wanted to create special memories with her sick mother Credit: Splash
Elle
6 days ago
- Elle
The Best European Luxury All Inclusive Holidays For Summer 2025
You're either the planner in the couple/friendship group or the person who asks 'where are we going again and what do I need to pack?' the night before you travel. And, as one of the latter, the idea of having to book and plan a holiday makes me feel so anxious I'm in need of a good holiday - itself of course a vicious travel cycle. One thing that has helped resolve this is expertly making friends and partnerships with planners - the other is all-inclusive holidays. In the late 90s/early noughties a gap year peak coincided with the rise of cheap flight companies like Easyjet and the boom of the city break. Why use a week off work to lie down in the sun when you could hop on £17.99 flights and trains to six little-explored cities where a four-course meal plus wine cost even less? All inclusives seemed to lose popularity. But in 2025, the all inclusive is back - and they're more luxe than ever. Read Next All-inclusive resorts have really upped their game - most now include everything, including luxe drinks and food options, multiple restaurants (taking out the concept of buffet boredom) and loads of recreational activities to keep things interesting. And let's be clear, no-one is locking you inside the hotel, you're still free to explore an area as you please. Though, let's face it, once you get used to all-inclusive life, it can be hard to tear yourself away... The Best European All-Inclusive Hotels Creta Maris, Crete Creta Maris Creta Maris This Cretan resort is celebrating its 50th year in 2025 - and instead of giving old, it's giving experienced and refined and aging like a fine wine. The huge resort is made up of 679 rooms and suites, multiple restaurants, so many swimming pools we lost count and endless entertainment options - from shows to cooking experiences in the kitchen garden to an open-air cinema. The private beach was never crowded, bars and snack spots (not just piles of chips, but salad bars and juice and smoothie pop-ups) were queue-less and you never had to rise early to get the best spot by any of the pools. Unlike other resorts, the hotel boasts multiple buffets with ever-rotating menus, so you genuinely could never get bored of the food. If anything, grab what you see when you can, as a delicacy might not be repeated. The real charm of Creta Maris is its bungalows - set out like a Cretan village, complete with fountains, gardens and winding cobbled pathways, the bungalows set the resort apart from other all-inclusives. The various pockets of accommodation are all nestled around a swimming pool, usually with a separate bar. You can stay close to home, or switch things up throughout the day if you're feeling a bit restless. Often, we spent the day in the incredible water park (which felt like a genuine water park, not just a couple of slides on the side like some places) and wandered back to our 'home pool', just down the steps from our villa, for a final dip as the sun went down - and a cocktail, of course. The fear for all inclusives can for many be the 'family feeling' - understandably for some it's a pro and for others a con. Creta Maris manages to tread that line so well. The hotel and its bars and restaurants feel luxe and upmarket while remaining navigable for children - you'll feel incredibly comfortable as a family. Some pools and food areas are clearly more designed for a child-friendly experience too. But there are some restaurants, bars and pools just for adults only. The wide offering for all is clearly part of its five decades long recipe for success. Rates start from £281 per night for a Family Open Plan Room, based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12, all-inclusive. Sani Resort, Halkidiki, Greece HEINZ TROLL Top of the wishlist for most all-inclusive lovers in the know is Sani Resort. In recent years, the resort has become renowned as a luxury resort where you can enjoy an all-inclusive stay - especially with a family - without any compromise on standards. The resort features five award-winning beachfront hotels: Sani Beach, Sani Club, Porto Sani, Sani Asterias (which has just newly reopened better than ever) and Sani Dunes across a 1,000 acre nature reserve. The resort offers world-class facilities including a private marina with over 40 restaurants and bars, luxury boutique stores, the Rafa Nadal Tennis Center, the football academy in association with Chelsea FCF and the Bear Grylls Survival Academy. Key to many travellers these days the resort manages to balance luxury with sustainability as the the first certified carbon-neutral resort in Greece - it received 'World's Leading Luxury Green Resort' and 'World's Leading Family and Beach Resort' awards at the World Travel Awards for four and five consecutive years respectively and also won the 'World Leading Sustainable Resort' award in 2023 and 2024. If the gorgeous offering of facilities wasn't enough, the resort also hosts the and the There's also Sani's new Teen Special Offer - All kids under 12 stay free + up to one teen stays for free throughout the 2025 season (the offer applies on selected properties, on selected roomtypes). For more information visit Ikos Odisia, Corfu Ikos Another stand-out when it comes to luxury all-inclusives is the Ikos group, which celebrates 10 years in 2025. The Odisia resort opened in May 2023, sitting across a secluded bay from the renowned Ikos Dassia. The resort sits up above the bay boasting incredible views of the Ionian sea and surrounded by lush woodland. The Ikos resorts pride themselves on the idea of 'Unconditional Luxury' - which they say is 'a concept which reinvents the all-inclusive beach holiday with unrivalled five-star personalised service and cordial Greek hospitality, where guests are treated like family from the moment they arrive.' Puts a new (luxury) appealing spin on the idea of visiting family, doesn't it? For more information on Ikos Resorts, go to ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today . Related Story
The Irish Sun
28-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Moment EasyJet passenger screams expletive-laden abuse at flight crew before he's SLAPPED by fuming staff
SHOCKING footage shows the moment a vile passenger who threatened EasyJet staff was slapped in the face by an airport worker. Video taken at Manchester Airport captured a man with a cap shouting homophobic slurs and abusing staff members at the entry to the aircraft. Advertisement 5 A passenger screamed abuse at Easyjet staff after being stopped from boarding a plane Credit: X 5 He then aggressively approached an airport worker who slapped him Credit: X 5 He was held back after shouting more vile abuse at other passengers and staff off screen Credit: X It is understood that he was denied boarding for being "disruptive and aggressive" which triggered the chaotic scenes. The shocking confrontation saw the Easyjet flight from Manchester to Chania, Greece, delayed from taking off. The man, who was not yet identified and wore a grey jacket, shouted abuse at Easyjet employees including homophobic slurs. "You're a ripoff artist, you're a f***** - I'll knock your f***ing hat off", the man threatened as a flight attendant was seen trying to calm him down. Advertisement Read More in UK News The irate man threatened another attendant with a "f***ing scrap" after being denied entry. The attendant calmly asks him: "Can you stay here for a few minutes, sir?" But this appears to rattle the man even more, as he responds: "You f***ing little k***head, I've paid for the flight." The angry passenger then bemoans how he has paid "three, four hundred quid" for the flight only to not be barred. Advertisement Most read in The Sun The video then cuts to a further confrontation with airport staff as the man gets more and more aggressive. It is then that an airport worker in a hi-vis vest swings at his face with what appears to be a slap. The man in the cap looked stunned as his bravado faded for a few moments. EasyJet flyer terrified as 'drunk' rowdy Brits turn Ibiza plane into 'mid-air nightclub' as she slams 'scum' trippers He loudly exclaimed how he had been hit and called the staff worker a "k***head and "f*****". Advertisement Airport staff were then seen ushering the man in the hi-vis away as they held back the angry passenger from retaliating. He was heard saying: "What the f***, what are you going to do to me for getting on the flight, you're going to hit me. "You just f***ing have." The clip then cuts to a moment later, when the furious holidaymaker turns his attention to the other passengers on the bridge who have still not been let on the flight. Advertisement The enraged man turned his fury on another person, saying: "Who are you f***ing staring at it you f***ing little prick. "Keep staring at me. Who are you staying shush to?" Staff then try to calm down the situation as he continues to have a go at multiple people off camera. He repeatedly lunges towards someone who isn't being shown in the recording in an aggressive manner. Advertisement It is unclear if he actually swings any punches at them or was trying to knock anything out of their hands. But he continued to hurl abuse and shout derogatory insults during his rant. The incident took place on August 20 last year. Cops were quickly summoned to the scene at the aircraft and the customer was not allowed to travel. Advertisement The Sun have contacted Manchester Airport and Greater Manchester Police for comment. An easyJet spokeswoman told The Sun: 'This flight on 20 August last year from Manchester to Chania was attended by police before departure due to a passenger behaving disruptively during boarding. Police attended the aircraft and the customer was not allowed to travel. 'easyJet's cabin crew are trained to assess all situations and act quickly to ensure that the safety of the flight is not compromised at any time. We will not tolerate disruptive or aggressive behaviour towards our crew or other passengers. 'The safety and wellbeing of our passengers, crew and ground agents is always easyJet's priority.' Advertisement 5 The passenger repeatedly made aggressive comments and movements Credit: X 5 The passenger tangled with a man in a hi-vis jacket Credit: X
Scottish Sun
28-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Moment EasyJet passenger screams expletive-laden abuse at flight crew before he's SLAPPED by fuming staff
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHOCKING footage shows the moment a vile passenger who threatened EasyJet staff was slapped in the face by an airport worker. Video taken at Manchester Airport captured a man with a cap shouting homophobic slurs and abusing staff members at the entry to the aircraft. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 A passenger screamed abuse at Easyjet staff after being stopped from boarding a plane Credit: X 5 He then aggressively approached an airport worker who slapped him Credit: X 5 He was held back after shouting more vile abuse at other passengers and staff off screen Credit: X It is understood that he was denied boarding for being "disruptive and aggressive" which triggered the chaotic scenes. The shocking confrontation saw the Easyjet flight from Manchester to Chania, Greece, delayed from taking off. The man, who was not yet identified and wore a grey jacket, shouted abuse at Easyjet employees including homophobic slurs. "You're a ripoff artist, you're a f***** - I'll knock your f***ing hat off", the man threatened as a flight attendant was seen trying to calm him down. Read More in UK News DRIVE SHOCK Moment drunk Fiat 500 driver smashes into car & flips over during overtake The irate man threatened another attendant with a "f***ing scrap" after being denied entry. The attendant calmly asks him: "Can you stay here for a few minutes, sir?" But this appears to rattle the man even more, as he responds: "You f***ing little k***head, I've paid for the flight." The angry passenger then bemoans how he has paid "three, four hundred quid" for the flight only to not be barred. The video then cuts to a further confrontation with airport staff as the man gets more and more aggressive. It is then that an airport worker in a hi-vis vest swings at his face with what appears to be a slap. The man in the cap looked stunned as his bravado faded for a few moments. EasyJet flyer terrified as 'drunk' rowdy Brits turn Ibiza plane into 'mid-air nightclub' as she slams 'scum' trippers He loudly exclaimed how he had been hit and called the staff worker a "k***head and "f*****". Airport staff were then seen ushering the man in the hi-vis away as they held back the angry passenger from retaliating. He was heard saying: "What the f***, what are you going to do to me for getting on the flight, you're going to hit me. "You just f***ing have." The clip then cuts to a moment later, when the furious holidaymaker turns his attention to the other passengers on the bridge who have still not been let on the flight. The enraged man turned his fury on another person, saying: "Who are you f***ing staring at it you f***ing little prick. "Keep staring at me. Who are you staying shush to?" Staff then try to calm down the situation as he continues to have a go at multiple people off camera. He repeatedly lunges towards someone who isn't being shown in the recording in an aggressive manner. It is unclear if he actually swings any punches at them or was trying to knock anything out of their hands. But he continued to hurl abuse and shout derogatory insults during his rant. The incident took place on August 20 last year. Cops were quickly summoned to the scene at the aircraft and the customer was not allowed to travel. The Sun have contacted Manchester Airport and Greater Manchester Police for comment. An easyJet spokeswoman told The Sun: 'This flight on 20 August last year from Manchester to Chania was attended by police before departure due to a passenger behaving disruptively during boarding. Police attended the aircraft and the customer was not allowed to travel. 'easyJet's cabin crew are trained to assess all situations and act quickly to ensure that the safety of the flight is not compromised at any time. We will not tolerate disruptive or aggressive behaviour towards our crew or other passengers. 'The safety and wellbeing of our passengers, crew and ground agents is always easyJet's priority.' 5 The passenger repeatedly made aggressive comments and movements Credit: X
