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The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
TOWIE star reveals he's become a dad for the FIFTH time as he shares first look at baby girl
A TOWIE star has revealed he has become a dad for the FIFTH time. Elliott Wright has become a dad again, with the news shared today on Instagram in the form of an adorable video of the new bundle of joy, and some sweet snaps. 2 The former ITVBe reality star announced his wife Sadie was expecting again earlier this year, with their bundle of joy now born. Sadie shared two adorable photos of their baby daughter on Instagram on Thursday. Alongside the snaps, she revealed their daughter's name when she penned: "Dolly Eileen Wright." Sadie went on: "Our beautiful baby girl completed our family on 9th August and we are on cloud nine. "Our hearts are so full." Fans, friends and family quickly flocked to the comment section to congratulate the happy couple on their third child together. "Congratulations to you all! She's beautiful," penned one. "Oh what a gorgeously sweet little girl she is. Huge congratulations," swooned a second. Elliott's cousin Jess Wright then penned: "Can't wait to meet her." While Deborah Wright added: "My beautiful new granddaughter." Restaurateur Elliott, who is the cousin of Mark, Josh and Jess Wright, is already dad to four other children. He welcomed son Elliott Jr, 17, and daughter Olivia, 15, in a previous relationship. And before baby Dolly was born, he welcomed Billy and John with wife Sadie. Elliott and Sadie wed in 2017 and documented their nuptials on an ITVBe reality special. They welcomed Billy, their first child together, in January 2019. Sadly, the couple suffered a devastating miscarriage in 2021, saying at the time that their hearts were "broken into a million little pieces." The tragic loss also came on the heels of Sadie losing her dad. Fortunately, the pair managed to heal their heartache when they welcomed a second boy together, as John was born in February 2023. The couple are based out in Marbella, where Elliott runs the restaurant Olivia's La Cala, named after his daughter.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
TOWIE's Elliott Wright welcomes his fifth child - as he reveals adorable name for his 'beautiful baby girl'
Elliott Wright has given birth to his fifth child - a beautiful baby girl named, Dolly. Taking to social media he and wife, Sadie, shared the happy news, alongside a picture and video of their beautiful newborn. The duo penned: 'Dolly Eileen Wright. Our beautiful baby girl completed our family on 9th August and we are on cloud nine. Our hearts are so full.' Former Real Housewives of Cheshire star, Dawn Ward, was one of the first to send her well wishes, saying, 'Congratulations to you all,' as did former Towie member, Mario Falcone, who simply wrote, 'Congratulations mate.' Elliott- who is the cousin of new dad Mark Wright - shared a joint Instagram post with his wife Sadie in April, showing his youngest two children Billy, six, and John, two, holding a series of scan pictures. He is also dad to son Elliott Jr, 18, and daughter Olivia, 16, from a previous relationship, and shares son Billy and John with Sadie. Sadie and restaurant and bar owner Elliott wrote in their shared post: 'Our family is expanding. Another baby to love and adore, summer 25. Family of 7.' Reality star Elliott and Sadie welcomed their second child, John Edward Albert Wright, in February 2023, a year and half after Sadie tragically suffered a miscarriage at five months pregnant. Elliot and Sadie tied the knot in 2017 in a Bromley ceremony.
Edinburgh Live
4 days ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Marbella 'deserted' as tourists stay away from Costa del Sol hotspot
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Marbella, a renowned holiday destination in southern Spain, has seen a decline in visitor numbers as tourists cut back on lavish holidays, with one nationality noticeably absent. Long ingrained in the British public's mind, Marbella transformed from a humble fishing village on the outskirts of Malaga into a bustling tourist hotspot throughout the 20th century. The Marbella Club Hotel, founded by Prince Alfonso of Hohenlohe-Langenburg in 1954, put the location on the map as a must-visit spot for Europe's elite. In recent years, it has become synonymous with celebrity glamour and extravagance, attracting bronzed Instagrammers in droves for Champagne spray parties. Despite remaining a favourite among Brits and Love Island contestants alike, it appears that some are beginning to fall out of love with 'Marbs'. This includes one unfortunate holidaymaker who was denied entry to Towie star Elliott Wright's restaurant due to his footwear. This summer saw a drop in tourist numbers on the Costa del Sol, marking the first decrease since the pandemic began. The downturn has been particularly noticeable in Marbella, where Spanish tourist numbers fell by 34% in June, according to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE), reports the Mirror. In July, the city welcomed 68,630 visitors, which is 8,201 fewer than in 2024. The decline in visitors is wreaking havoc across Marbella's hospitality sector, with business owners left wondering how they'll survive financially. "There are days when we feel like we're not holding our heads in our hands from so much work, and others when the restaurant is empty. It's as if people are more restrained when it comes to going out," Yolanda, a waitress at one of the downtown hospitality establishments, told Sur. A retail worker in Marbella informed the publication that Spanish visitors to the resort are arriving with tighter budgets. They attributed this to "how expensive accommodation has become" alongside inadequate public transport links between Malaga and Marbella - which are situated 40 miles apart along the coastline - for the 10% drop in tourist numbers overall this summer. Despite falling visitor numbers, Marbella is hardly experiencing a ghost town atmosphere. Hotel occupancy has climbed to 80.08 percent, with guests staying an average of 3.95 nights - the highest figure recorded since 2016. Laura De Arce, director of tourism for the City Council, commented: "The city continues to attract a traveler profile that values excellence, exclusivity, and a differentiated offering. This not only translates into high occupancy rates but also into strong profitability, confirming Marbella's leadership in the premium tourism sector in the Mediterranean." Earlier this week, readers of the Mirror voiced their opinions on Spain as a holiday spot and expressed concerns about visiting due to recent high-profile protests against overtourism. "The message we are receiving loud and clear from locals, especially in the islands and where we usually visit in Andalucia, is that we should stay away and are not welcome," one gentleman informed us.
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish abandon tourist hotspot as waiters 'put heads in hands'
Visitor numbers are dwindling in Marbella as Irish holidaymakers are cutting back on lavish getaways, with tourists giving it a miss. Marbella, nestled in the south of Spain, has long been ingrained in the minds of Irish tourists. Throughout the 20th century, this once quaint fishing village on the fringes of Malaga morphed into a bustling holiday hotspot. Prince Alfonso of Hohenlohe-Langenburg established the Marbella Club Hotel in 1954, putting the location on the map as a must-visit destination for Europe's crème de la crème. In more recent times, it's become synonymous with celebrity glitz and extravagance, with bronzed Instagrammers flocking there for Champagne spray parties. While the destination continues to be a top pick for Irish tourists overall and Love Island contestants specifically, it appears that some have started to fall out of love with Marbs. And it's not just one holidaymaker who was barred from Towie star Elliott Wright's restaurant due to his footwear. Marbella, Spain. (Image: Gustavo Valiente) Tourist numbers have taken a hit on the Costa del Sol this summer, marking the first dip since the pandemic began. The downward trend has been particularly noticeable in Marbella, where there was a 34% drop in Spanish tourists in June, according to figures from the National Statistics Institute (INE), reports the Mirror. In July, 68,630 people visited the city, which is 8,201 fewer than in 2024. The drop in visitors is wreaking havoc across Marbella's hospitality sector, with business owners left wondering how they'll survive financially. "There are days when we feel like we're not holding our heads in our hands from so much work, and others when the restaurant is empty. It's as if people are more restrained when it comes to going out," Yolanda, a waitress at one of the downtown hospitality establishments, told Sur. A retail worker in Marbella informed the publication that Spanish visitors to the resort have tightened their purse strings considerably. They attributed "how expensive accommodation has become" alongside inadequate public transport links between Málaga and Marbella - which are situated 40 miles apart along the coastline - for the 10% decline in tourist figures this summer. Despite reduced visitor numbers, Marbella remains bustling with activity. Hotel occupancy has climbed to 80.08 per cent, with guests staying an average of 3.95 nights - the longest duration since 2016. Laura De Arce, director of tourism for the City Council, remarked: "The city continues to attract a traveler profile that values excellence, exclusivity, and a differentiated offering. This not only translates into high occupancy rates but also into strong profitability, confirming Marbella's leadership in the premium tourism sector in the Mediterranean." Earlier this week, Mirror readers voiced their opinions on Spain as a holiday spot and the concerns they had about visiting due to high-profile protests against overtourism. "The message we are receiving loud and clear from locals, especially in the islands and where we usually visit in Andalucia, is that we should stay away and are not welcome," one man shared with us. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Holidaymakers abandon Marbella as waiters left ‘with heads in their hands'
Tourist numbers have declined on the Costa del Sol this summer, marking the first time since the pandemic that numbers have dropped. The downward dip has been felt particularly keenly in Marbella Visitor numbers are down in Marbella as holidaymakers cut back on expensive breaks, with tourists from one country in particular staying away. Marbella, in the south of Spain, has long been etched into the public consciousness of Brits. Over the course of the 20th century, the once small fishing village on the outskirts of Malaga was transformed into a bustling holiday hotspot. Prince Alfonso of Hohenlohe-Langenburg founded the Marbella Club Hotel in 1954, marking the location out as a to-visit destination for Europe's elite. In more recent years, it has become a byword for celeb glamour and excess, with tanned Instagrammers arriving en masse for Champagne spray parties. While the destination remains a firm favourite of Brits in general and Love Island contestants in particular, it seems that some people have started to fall out of love with Marbs. And not just one holidaymaker who was blocked from the restaurant of Towie star Elliott Wright because of his shoes. Tourist numbers have declined on the Costa del Sol this summer, marking the first time since the pandemic that numbers have dropped. The downward dip has been felt particularly keenly in Marbella, where there was a 34% drop in Spanish tourists in June, according to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE). In July, 68,630 people came to visit the city, which is 8,201 fewer than in 2024. The fall in visitors is causing misery through the hospitality sector in Marbella, with business owners wondering how they're going to make ends meet. "There are days when we feel like we're not holding our heads in our hands from so much work, and others when the restaurant is empty. It's as if people are more restrained when it comes to going out," Yolanda, a waitress at one of the downtown hospitality establishments, told Sur. A retailer worker in Marbella told the publication that those Spaniards who are visiting the destination have less money to spend. They blamed "how expensive accommodation has become" as well as a lack of public transport between Malaga and Marbella - which sit 40 miles from one another on the coast - for the 10% dip in tourist numbers overall this summer. While visitor numbers are down, Marbella is far from feeling empty. Hotel occupancy has reached 80.08 percent, with an average stay of 3.95 nights - the highest since 2016. Laura De Arce, director of tourism for the City Council, said: "The city continues to attract a traveler profile that values excellence, exclusivity, and a differentiated offering. This not only translates into high occupancy rates but also into strong profitability, confirming Marbella's leadership in the premium tourism sector in the Mediterranean." Earlier this week, Mirror readers shared their thoughts on Spain as a holiday destination and reservations they had about spending time there following high-profile overtourism protests. "The message we are receiving loud and clear from locals, especially in the islands and where we usually visit in Andalucia, is that we should stay away and are not welcome," one man told us.
