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Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Bonnie Blue's graphic Channel 4 documentary branded 'disturbing' by viewers
A documentary about OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue has enraged some viewers after they watched 'disgustingly' graphic scenes. Last night the Channel 4 documentary Bonnie Blue: 1000 Men and Me hit screens, generating plenty of attention. The hour-long film followed the adult content creator's stunt to sleep with 1057 men in 12 hours, investigating whether she was 'dangerously pandering to male fantasies or being an empowered sex-positive entrepreneur'. Bonnie was one of the most successful OnlyFans creators, claiming earn more than US$2 million (£1.5 million) per month. Since rising to fame Bonnie – real name Tia Ballinger – has generated significant controversy, most notably for having sex with legal teenage boys at Freshers' Week in the UK and speaking about sleeping with married men who she said were unsatisfied with their spouses. Although she's been accused of being misogynistic and taking part in the sexual objectification of women, she also shut down claims in the documentary that she was 'traumatised'. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'I come from a beautiful family. I genuinely love my life, and I'm super grateful for it.' However, when it came to tuning in, many viewers were left floored by what they saw. Showing clips of some of Bonnie's content, a voice-over issued a warning that there was 'strong language, full frontal nudity, graphic scenes of a sexual nature and content you may find offensive'. Many were left angered by the scenes and shared their thoughts on social media. 'Disgraceful to air that @Channel4 Following around a terrible person who doesn't think they're terrible, with zero challenge while influencing others then calling it a 'documentary'. So disappointing, depressing and shameful,' Louise posted on X. 'Why on earth are Channel 4 giving any airtime to freaks that marginalise and fuel misogyny against women such as Bonnie Blue????' Flo shared. 'Sorry but don't ever try and sell Bonnie Blue to me as some kind of pioneer for women's rights or say if everyone was offered millions to do what she did they'd do the same because they wouldn't,' another added. I went into the screening expecting to see a victim of something – patriarchy or trauma. I came out sure of one thing: Bonnie does not see herself as a victim, so who am I to call her one? It becomes clear as the film unfolds that, for Bonnie, sex can be fun, but mostly it's lucrative. And she seems to enjoy the power this gives her over people who insist on romanticising what, for her, is just a physical act akin to weight lifting. She compares the gangbang to a marathon: not always comfortable, but a physical feat nonetheless. It's hard to ignore the double standard – we glorify athletes who push their bodies, but recoil when she does it with sex. Surprisingly, I felt a strange sense of admiration. Perhaps she's provoking us deliberately, not just to shock, but to force us to confront the discomfort we'd rather displace onto her. Read more here Others questioned why the broadcaster gave her 'any airtime at all'. Clearly anticipating the backlash, Channel 4's commissioning editor Tim Hancock defended airing the more shocking scenes ahead of it screening. 'I believe it is Channel 4's job to tell stories like this that are at the edge of modern morality,' he said. 'I commissioned this documentary because Bonnie is the tip of a huge iceberg. More Trending 'Since the pandemic there has been a cultural shift in the acceptability of creating adult content and the types of people do it.' Despite the broadcaster giving the green light to air Bonnie's stunt – OnlyFans believed it was too extreme; it was banned from streaming on the platform. She was later blocked from OnlyFans completely when she advertised a new 'petting zoo' event in which she planned to be 'put in a box for people to do what they want'. View More » Bonnie Blue: 1000 Men and Me is streaming on Channel 4. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The terrifying case of the 'crossbow cannibal' who idolised the Yorkshire Ripper MORE: Channel 4's 'nerve-shredding' thriller is to take viewers on an emotional rollercoaster MORE: Porn law has changed in the UK – here's everything you need to know
Belfast Telegraph
2 days ago
- General
- Belfast Telegraph
New warning system to be introduced for bin collections in Belfast
Under the new guidelines, set to be phased in from August 4, bins that can't be fully closed or containing plastic liners which can catch in the lorry will receive an amber tag as their first warning. The tag will contain information on how to correctly leave bins out for collection and how to make extra room for waste. From September 29, households that continue to not follow the guidelines will receive a red tag meaning their bins will not be emptied. Councillor Ruth Brooks, chair of the council's people and communities committee, explained that the move is aimed at helping residents recycle and keep on top of their waste while also maintaining the safety of staff. 'This is about helping Belfast residents recycle more and get on top of their household waste, while keeping our staff safe at work,' said councillor Brooks. 'Many other councils already follow these guidelines and, while our crews have always done their best to support households on collection day, we need to take a consistent approach to how bins are presented and emptied city-wide. 'This will reduce the risk of accidents at work and also reflect upcoming changes to how our lorries operate in terms of emptying bins which are overflowing or have liners attached. 'By following these guidelines, households can support a cleaner environment and help our crews deliver what is a very vital but underrated service - one which we all reply on, in every corner of our city. 'Please take some time to look at how best to sort your waste and present your bins properly on collection day - look for posters in your local community or through your door, chat to our resource advisors who will be at upcoming events like Freshers' Week and the Autumn Fair, share our social media posts with your neighbours and head to our website if you're not sure about anything or want to check a particular item.' BCC has reminded residents of the updated collection guidelines, which include a ban on bin liners in any bins and a warning that extra bags left beside bins will not be collected. Residents have also been advised to ensure bin lids are fully closed, and are being asked to make full use of recycling bins or boxes to help create more space in bins. Bins should be clearly marked with your house number, with only one black bin permitted per household, unless previously approved for extra capacity. BBC has also urged people to sort recycling correctly by placing items in the appropriate bin or box and to ensure bins are out by 7am and brought back in by 8pm on collection day.
Wales Online
21-06-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
'I thought my cold symptoms were just freshers' flu but it was actually cancer'
'I thought my cold symptoms were just freshers' flu but it was actually cancer' Ezzy Pearson, 37, was beginning her first year at university when she developed what she assumed was a cold - it was much more serious Ezzy Pearson believed her cancer symptoms were all due to Fresher's flu (Image: Cancer Research UK/ SWNS ) When Ezzy Pearson started university, she put her cold symptoms down to "Freshers' flu", a common illness that many new students experience. However, what began as a runny nose, exhaustion and a persistent cough turned out to be a type of cancer called Hodgkin's lymphoma. Ezzy was 18 at the time of her diagnosis and determined not to let it get in the way of her studies. She sat all of her first-year university exams despite undergoing six months of chemotherapy, including one exam just hours after a treatment session. Nearly 20 years on and now cancer-free, Ezzy, 37, is taking part in the Race for Life in memory of her mum, Jo, who died from lung cancer at 64. She wants to help fund the research that gave her a future. She said: "On the Wednesday of Freshers' Week, I noticed a lump on the side of my neck and just felt really rubbish. I was constantly carrying around a box of tissues and assumed it was just Freshers' Flu. But when it hadn't cleared up after a month, I went to the GP." After several blood tests, she was referred to an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist. Following a biopsy on her neck lump, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, a cancer emanating from the lymphatic system, an area critical for immune defence. Despite enduring six months of chemotherapy, Ezzy - now Commissions Editor at BBC Science Focus magazine - managed to complete all her first-year university exams, one just hours post-chemotherapy. Ezzy said: "If I'd been born 30 years earlier, that diagnosis could have been a death sentence. But thanks to advances in research - much of it funded by organisations like Cancer Research UK - I had access to treatment that saved my life." Article continues below Ezzy is now going to take part in Race for Life. Ezzy said: "I was devastated when my mum died. She was a smoker, and I know there's a lot of stigma around lung cancer because of that - but it's more complex than people realise. Everyone deserves compassion and support, no matter how their illness came about. "My mum was a Scout leader and incredibly creative - I definitely take after her in my writing and creative work." Ezzy lives with her partner, Sam. They became an item soon after her mother passed away. Race for Life event in Bristol Even though Jo and Sam never met, Ezzy has found a heartfelt way to bridge the gap between them. Wearing her late mother's engagement ring as a poignant reminder, Ezzy will officially start this year's Cancer Research UK Race for Life in Bristol. Ezzy said: "After my mum passed, I started wearing her engagement ring on my right hand. When Sam and I signed our mortgage together, I moved it to my left. "It was my way of letting her know I planned on keeping him, even if I couldn't tell her in person." On Sunday, June 22, Ezzy will sound the starting horn for nearly 2,000 participants who will take on the 5k and 10k routes at The Downs, Stoke Road, in Cancer Research UK's flagship fundraiser in Bristol. Ezzy added: "I'm so excited and honoured to be starting Race for Life Bristol. It's a powerful reminder of how far we've come in cancer research - and how much more we can achieve together." She encouraged others to participate, noting, "Race for Life is just a great experience. It's not about being the fastest or the best. It doesn't matter if you run, walk or hop like a bunny - it's about coming together and doing something fantastic for a great cause." The event is part of a weekend of fundraising efforts, including the Pretty Muddy and Pretty Muddy Kids obstacle courses on Saturday, June 21. Annually, approximately 37,300 people are diagnosed with cancer in the south west. Race for Life, partnered with Standard Life (part of Phoenix Group) as headline sponsor, is a nationwide series of 3k, 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy, and Pretty Muddy Kids events. This series raises millions each year to support life-saving cancer research efforts. Ruth Amies, Cancer Research UK's spokesperson for the south west, expressed her gratitude: "We're incredibly grateful to Ezzy for being our VIP starter at Race for Life Bristol." She highlighted the vital cause, saying, "No matter how cancer affects us, life is worth racing for. Sadly nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime but all of us can support the research that will beat it." Article continues below Stressing the event's success and significance, she said: "We're proud that Race for Life has had such a positive impact. Every pound raised supports our life-saving work, which has helped double cancer survival in the UK over the last 50 years." She added: "Our events are strictly non-competitive which means everyone can have a go- and love every minute. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time, just give it what you can. Lace up and join in. "Whether people are living with cancer, taking part in honour of or in memory of a loved one with cancer, in it for the medals or just for the fun of fundraising, there is a place for everyone." Since its founding in 1994, Race for Life has seen more than 10 million participants, raising millions of pounds for critical research.
Daily Mirror
21-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
'I found a lump on my neck I thought was flu but it was cancer'
Ezzy Pearson's cold symptoms of a runny nose, exhaustion and a persistent cough turned out to be a type of cancer When Ezzy Pearson felt a lump on the side of her neck, she was not immediately worried. She has just started at university and put it down to "freshers' flu", a common sickness many new university students contract after meeting lots of new people. However, what started as a runny nose, fatigue and a persistent cough turned out to be a form of cancer known as Hodgkin lymphoma. Ezzy, from Bristol, was just 18 when she received her diagnosis. She said: "On the Wednesday of Freshers' Week, I noticed a lump on the side of my neck and just felt really rubbish. I was constantly carrying around a box of tissues and assumed it was just Freshers' Flu. But when it hadn't cleared up after a month, I went to the GP." Following several blood tests, she was referred to an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist. Following a biopsy on the unusual lump in her neck, she was given the diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer originating from the body's lymphatic system, a crucial part of our immune defence. Despite undergoing six months of chemotherapy, she sat all her first-year university exams, including one just hours after a treatment session. Fast forward nearly two decades, Ezzy, 37, is now cancer-free and participating in the Race for Life in honour of her mum, Jo, who tragically lost her battle with lung cancer at 64. Ezzy - now holding the role of Commissions Editor at BBC Science Focus magazine - is vowing to support the research that gave her a second chance at life. Ezzy said: "If I'd been born 30 years earlier, that diagnosis could have been a death sentence. But thanks to advances in research - much of it funded by organisations like Cancer Research UK - I had access to treatment that saved my life." READ MORE: Simple food change 'lowers blood pressure' in 2 hours - and it's not cutting salt READ MORE: High blood sugar and pressure can be lowered by eating these carbohydrate - filled foods She was heartbroken when she lost her mum, saying: "I was devastated when my mum died. She was a smoker, and I know there's a lot of stigma around lung cancer because of that - but it's more complex than people realise. Everyone deserves compassion and support, no matter how their illness came about." She remembers her mother as an inventive Scout leader, and feels her own creativity and writing talents are inherited from her. Now settled with her partner Sam, whom she met shortly after losing her mother, Ezzy continues looking forward. Although Jo and Sam never got the chance to meet, Ezzy has discovered touching ways to bridge the gap. Ezzy will have the honour of setting off the start of this year's Bristol Cancer Research UK Race for Life wearing her late mother's engagement ring. Ezzy said: "After my mum passed, I started wearing her engagement ring on my right hand. When Sam and I signed our mortgage together, I moved it to my left. It was my way of letting her know I planned on keeping him, even if I couldn't tell her in person." The event will take place on Sunday, June 22, where Ezzy will trigger the starting horn for almost 2,000 runners bracing themselves for either the 5k or the 10k at The Downs in Stoke Road. They will all be rallying for Cancer Research UK's leading fundraising event in Bristol. Ezzy continued: "I'm so excited and honoured to be starting Race for Life Bristol. It's a powerful reminder of how far we've come in cancer research - and how much more we can achieve together." She urged others to join in, saying: "Race for Life is just a great experience. It's not about being the fastest or the best. It doesn't matter if you run, walk or hop like a bunny - it's about coming together and doing something fantastic for a great cause." The upcoming weekend is full of fundraising activities, kicking off with Pretty Muddy and Pretty Muddy Kids obstacle races on Saturday, June 21. In the south west alone, around 37,300 individuals receive a cancer diagnosis each year. The Race for Life, sponsored by Standard Life (a part of Phoenix Group), brings communities together through a variety of events such as 3k, 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy, and Pretty Muddy Kids runs across the nation. The series gathers millions each year to raise crucial funds for cancer research. Cancer Research UK's spokesperson for the South West, Ruth Amies, said: "We're incredibly grateful to Ezzy for being our VIP starter at Race for Life Bristol." She added: "No matter how cancer affects us, life is worth racing for. Sadly nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime but all of us can support the research that will beat it." Talking about the event's success and its significant role, she said: "We're proud that Race for Life has had such a positive impact. Every pound raised supports our life-saving work, which has helped double cancer survival in the UK over the last 50 years." Ruth added: "Our events are strictly non-competitive which means everyone can have a go- and love every minute. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time, just give it what you can. Lace up and join in. "Whether people are living with cancer, taking part in honour of or in memory of a loved one with cancer, in it for the medals or just for the fun of fundraising, there is a place for everyone." Since launching in 1994, Race for Life has welcomed more than 10 million participants who've raised copious amounts vital for research efforts.
Sunday World
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
English football club pulls out of partnership with controversial adult star Bonnie Blue
The Cornwall-based football club Calstock FC backed out of the deal whereby their kit was sponsored by the OnlyFans star and insisted they did not want to 'offend' anyone The small English football club that had partnered with the controversial adult star Bonnie Blue has pulled out of the collaboration. The Cornwall-based football club Calstock FC backed out of the deal whereby their kit was sponsored by the OnlyFans star and insisted they did not want to 'offend' anyone. The tiny club had unveiled the new blue strip that featured a 'BB' logo and included the phrase 'Up The Bonnie Blue Bees' on the back. Bonnie, whose real name is Tia Emma Billinger, has claimed to have slept with 1,057 men in 12 hours. The adult star from Nottinghamshire, also caused controversy after sleeping with 'barely-legal' boys at Freshers' Week for content on her OnlyFans channel. She also recently travelled to the US to have sex with teenage college students for Spring Break. She had announced the sponsorship deal on her Instagram story which prompted the club to repost it while offering a 'massive thank you', along with a blue love heart and a bee emoji. Bonnie Blue Today's News in 90 Seconds - May 3rd The clip soon racked up a whopping 880,000 views on Instagram with hundreds of people offering their comments on the announcement. 'So as I am sure you are aware Calstock FC secured a generous sponsorship deal with social media influencer Bonnie Blue with which we acquired a new away kit (just to be clear this was not to replace our home kit of yellow/black & it is an adult team/club),' the club wrote in a Facebook post. However, with widespread criticism spreading across social media, Calstock, which describes itself as 'a drinking team with a football problem', released a statement insisting: 'We did not do this to offend'. One critic wrote: 'This isn't a flex, it's actually embarrassing as f*** for you. Calstock FC replied: 'Each to their own opinion and you're entitled to that but as a small local club, we are proud to be sponsored by her and we very much appreciate the sponsorships as we do all our sponsors. If you have nothing nice to say, just scroll on by. Another added: 'Possibly one of the worst sponsorships ever.' A third said: 'If my man was on that soccer team, I'd break up immediately.' In the statement released on Friday, Calstock FC said the English Football Association's 'interpretation of the regulations' prohibited them from wearing a kit funded by the 25-year-old. 'Due to the FA's interpretation of the regulations we are retracting the kit bearing the BB logo,' they posted. 'We did not do this to offend. We, as an adult club & collective, categorically do not advocate or support oppression of women.' They have now set up a GoFundMe page to replace the strip. 'It was great to see that so many people took an interest in our adult club & offered support so to this end we have set up a Go Fund Me page on which we would be delighted to receive your donations as we now need to replace this kit & need to secure the future financial viability of the club.' This latest offside for Bonnie follows the permanent ban she was handed down by Nottingham Forest and after she was 'escorted off the premises' having turned up at their stadium after offering to pleasure fans. The Premier League club issued the ban after she planned to give the crowd 'a good time'. They apparently banned the pornographic actress from its home stadium The City Ground which she appeared to confirm on the Only Stans podcast. The controversial strip 'I recently went to a Nottingham Forest game. Well, I attempted to,' she explained. 'I put on my socials, 'Hey boys, I'm going to be at the game, I'd like to film with you afterwards' 'I turn up at the football game and the gate security was like, 'You are permanently banned from the ground'. 'I thought when they asked me to go to the side, maybe they're upgrading my tickets, maybe they want to escort me to my seat. this is quite nice, it's a good service. 'They asked to see my tickets, I showed them and they took them off me, saying, 'we're escorting you off the premises'.' Blue said she was attending the match to 'encourage' the footballers and give the crowd a 'good time'. 'I also think if I'm entertaining the supporters it's less people drinking, so I'm actually doing something good for their health,' she insisted. For Bonnie, the next on her list to claim the record for 'first woman to have sex in space'.
