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Daily Mirror
a day ago
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- Daily Mirror
Gabby Allen says she 'might never have walked again' after surgery
The Love Island All Stars winner, 33, opened up about the potentially debilitating condition in an interview with This Morning Gabby Allen has lifted the lid on a frightening health ordeal she faced during her childhood years. The Love Island All Stars winner, 33, said doctors even feared she'd never walk again amid the potentially debilitating diagnosis. "I was around 11 or 12 years old," she told presenters on ITV's This Morning. "I was actually on holiday and my dad was teaching me how to dive, and my mum was like, 'Wait a minute, she's a bit wonky.' And then, straight away when we got home, they took me to the doctors." Gabby was soon diagnosed with scoliosis, a condition that causes the spine to twist or curve sideways. While this may be noticeable externally, other signs can include uneven shoulders, ill-fitting clothes, and a rib or hip protruding on one side. The NHS explains that scoliosis can affect people at any age, although it most commonly occurs in children aged 10 to 15. Treatment isn't always necessary, but Gabby was quickly urged to undergo surgery as her condition was progressing rapidly. "And within a few months, I was already on the operating table because it was growing so quickly," Gabby continued, to which presenter Rochelle Humes said: "At one point, you thought, or you were told, that you might not ever walk again... That is quite something to hear." Gabby then replied: "I think as a young girl, the scariest thing for me was that I was never going to dance again. It was like, 'It doesn't matter about walking, I need to be able to dance,' because that's what I wanted to do. "So, I wasn't told much information before going in, obviously my parents didn't want to scare me, but yeah. It is a 10-hour operation, well, the one that I had was, and they diffused my whole spine from top to bottom. "I've got rods through the whole spine, nuts and bolts and everything. And you have to sign a form saying that, you know, there's a chance that you might not be able to walk again. "I did have to learn how to walk again, but within six months, I was dancing. I won ballet competitions, like nine months later. So, I think that is what built my resilience to be where I am now with, like strength training." Gabby has previously mentioned that enrolling in a personal training course was a 'turning point' in her life after enduring a long stretch of self-destructive behaviour. Unfortunately, this change came after her father died only two weeks before her 21st birthday. According to the Mirror, she wrote in a 2024 Instagram post: "I used to go through a cycle of binge eating and starving. I used to obsessively count and allow myself very low calories, then get so hungry I'd binge on SH***. "I used to do fad diets like juice plus and then binge again. I used to go out and drink four bottles of wine, eat a Chinese on the way home, then have a fry-up the next day and not move a muscle. I was miserable, I lacked structure, motivation, discipline and drive." However, she later added: "Fast-forward seven years, I am still a work in progress but I have come a long way. Building strength in my body is the driving force in my life. It makes me feel strong inside and out and I couldn't do without it."
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Please don't let it be true' cry fans as Metallica tickets go on sale for major Dublin summer gigs
METALLICA fans have been crying out for more dates after general sale for their Dublin gigs were nabbed in minutes. The legendary heavy metal band are coming back with a bang next year as they bring their M72 World Tour to Aviva Stadium. 2 Metallica will play two nights in Dublin next summer 2 Tickets for their one-of-a-kind gigs went on general sale this morning The 90's rockers are set perform two The musicians promised to keep their No Repeat Weekend tradition and each show will feature a unique setlist and support line-up - so hardcore fans are in for a treat! Pantera and Avatar will be supporting on Friday, June 19, while Gojira and Knocked Loose are the special guests on Sunday, June 21. Tickets for the gigs went on general sale this morning at 10am, and while some fans managed to nab tickets, others were sadly left with nothing. READ MORE IN METALLICA Fans were able to purchase a two-day ticket as well as single-night engagements. However, disappointed fans took to social media to express their rage when tickets sold out in minutes. While few lucky fans expressed their glee in securing a ticket to the hottest gig of 2026. One fan wrote on Twitter: "Most stressful week of my life trying to get Metallica tickets." Most read in Music Stephen said: "Scoring tickets for Metallica next year has perked me up today." Gabby added: "Easily winning the best daughter award because I just got my dad pit tickets for Metallica." Metallica's The Black Album: A Record-Breaking Journey While Nicky remarked: "Will there be more date added, need these for my mam." Taylor exclaimed: "I can't get Metallica tickets they sold out it 10 minutesss." And Cathal posted: "Metallica tickets already sold out, please don't let it be true." Since opening in April 2023 in Amsterdam, M72 has seen Metallica play to around four million fans. The 2026 world tour will The band will also be performing in Romania , Poland , Switzerland , Italy , Scotland , Wales and Their last show is in London on July 5, 2026. But, will you be attending the rockers big gig in Dublin next summer ?
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island's Gabby Allen puts on a busty display in a plunging red dress as she enjoys night out after Casey O'Gorman split
She is newly-single after her split from Casey O'Gorman. And Gabby Allen was well and truly getting herself back out there as she hit the town this weekend in a busty red dress. The Love Islander, 33, - who won the All Stars series earlier this year with Casey - looked incredible in the sexy number as she posed up a storm for new Instagram snaps. She boosted her height with gold heels and accessorised with statement earrings while at a swanky bar in London. Gabby penned in the caption: 'I never usually wear red, but I do love this dress.. what do you think?' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. It comes after last week the real reason behind Gabby and Casey's break-up was revealed. The Love Island stars won the £50,000 cash prize on All Stars in February but split just three months later, deciding they are better off as friends. Now, an insight has been given into the reason behind their split in resurfaced comments made by Gabby mere days before they went their separate ways. The fitness influencer admitted she didn't have 'time' for a boyfriend and told how she was adjusting to making time for Casey, 28, after leaving the villa. Speaking to the Mirror at the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday, just two days before their split was made public, Gabby said: 'I have two businesses so I have to like try and juggle that. 'Which I don't have time to bl**dy see anyone, let alone have a boyfriend.' 'You have to make time because otherwise you end up not seeing each other for a week,' she added. 'Like when we do see each other, we just wanna like snog and stuff and not be on camera!' News of the couple's separation emerged at the start of this month with the pair confirming that they remained on 'amicable' terms. In a joint statement, their reps told MailOnline: 'After much thoughtful consideration, Gabby and Casey have decided to go their separate ways romantically. 'This decision was mutual, and they both remain on good terms as friends with a shared respect for each other.' Gabby's rep added: 'Gabby is grateful for the memories they've created together and wishes Casey nothing but the best as they both move forward on their individual journeys. 'She's excited for what the future holds and appreciates.' The split came as a surprise to fans as Gabby was seen supporting Casey as he ran the London Marathon just a few weeks before. She waited in the crowd to greet Casey and the pair shared a sweet kiss as she cheered him on. The break-up came exactly one month after Gabby and Casey enjoyed a trip to Dubai together in their first holiday as a couple. The pair shared loved-up snaps from the trip where Casey was seen planting a kiss on Gabby's cheek while they enjoyed a romantic dinner. After winning the show, they had also enjoyed plenty of double dates with last year's All Stars winners Tom Clare and Molly Smith. Gabby discussed their relationship on the Agree to Disagree podcast earlier this month, including the moment when Casey asked her to be his girlfriend. 'He actually asked me weeks and weeks ago, we'd been out the villa about a month and I just thought I'm not even going to tell anyone,' she said. 'It's almost funnier that people are still giving me s**t about it! He literally asked me on a dog walk and a nice country pub and it was so nice there were no frills attached and it was perfect for what we wanted. 'I get why people want the elaborate stuff but this really from Case just really made it feel like it was real.' Gabby and Casey stormed to victory during the live Love Island final - pipping longtime frontrunners Luca Bish and Grace Jackson to the post while Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Curtis Pritchard finished in third. The couple had flown under the radar in the leadup to the finale, with bookmakers never placing them as favourites to clinch the £50,000 prize.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Who is Gabby Logan's husband Kenny and when did he marry the MOTD presenter?
Kenny Logan's life was turned upside down in 2022 following a shocking diagnosis MATCH OF THEIR DAY Who is Gabby Logan's husband Kenny and when did he marry the MOTD presenter? A POWERHOUSE in broadcasting, Gabby Logan's impressive career from an international gymnast to sports journalist has made her a household name. Off-screen, the new Match of the Day presenter's personal life and marriage to Kenny Logan are a testament to resilience and love - here's what we know about him. 4 Gabby and Kenny Logan married in 2001 after meeting on a night out Credit: Getty Gabby married former Scotland rugby international Kenny Logan in 2001 but their relationship has been fraught with obstacles, which the couple have overcome as a team. Who is Gabby Logan's husband Kenny? Kenny Logan carved out a successful career in rugby, earning respect on and off the pitch. He was born in Stirling, Scotland, and made his debut for Stirling County before moving onto Glasgow and London Wasps, where he became a fan favourite. Kenny earned 70 caps for Scotland between 1992 and 2003, representing his country in two Rugby World Cups. How did Gabby Logan and Kenny meet? Gabby and Kenny Logan's love story began in 1999 at a bar in Fulham, London. Kenny spotted Gabby after recognising her from the TV, and introduced himself. Gabby, who was 25 at the time, had been out celebrating a friend's birthday, but ended up spending the rest of the night with Kenny. She previously said that she felt an immediate connection and told herself "not to screw this up", a promise she has kept to herself to this day. In 2001, they tied the knot but their marriage hasn't been without its hardship. Does Gabby Logan have children with her husband Kenny? The pair welcomed twins, Reuben and Lois, in 2005 after undergoing IVF treatment. Now an adult, Reuben has followed in their dad's footsteps and made his debut for Northampton Saints before representing Scotland at the Under-20 level. Lois is also in the sporting world and is an accomplished showjumper and is preparing to study at Loughborough University. 4 Gabby and Kenny's son Reuben has followed in his dad's footsteps Credit: Refer to Caption What happened to Gabby Logan's husband Kenny? Gabby and Kenny's world was turned upside down when Kenny was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022. The cancer was detected when he underwent a routine wellness check at the age of 50. Bravely speaking out at the time, Kenny said: "I was actually listening to one of the episodes about menopause about women and their hormones falling off a cliff. "As I was going through this in my head, and I thought 'what about me', 'what is happening to me', and Gabby said that I should go and get checked. "I went to get a wellness check and he said that everything was fine with my hormones but your prostate is high, your PSA is high so you should go and get checked. "I had a biopsy, but this year (2022) on February 7 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which was a huge shock." He opted for surgery to remove his prostate and has since said he is "95 percent back to normal". Now cancer-free, Kenny is committed to raising awareness about prostate cancer, urging men to undergo regular PSA tests, especially since early-stage prostate cancer often presents no symptoms. What are Gabby Logan's career highlights? A former international gymnast, she transitioned into media in the early '90s and quickly rose through the ranks at Sky Sports, ITV, and the BBC. Her portfolio includes hosting programmes such as Match of the Day, Final Score, and the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year. She has also covered global events, including the Olympics, World Cups, and the Six Nations. Her work has earned her the Sports Presenter of the Year award four times and an MBE in 2020 for services to sports broadcasting and promoting women in sport. She is also a writer and podcast host, where she tackles topics like midlife and mental health. 4 Gabby and Kenny with their twins Reuben and Lois, who both also work in the sporting world Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
North Wales Live
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Gabby Logan's heart-breaking tribute 33 years after brother's sudden death
Gabby Logan has shared a touching tribute to her brother Daniel, who died when the pair were just teenagers, 33 years ago. In a tribute posted to her Instagram on Saturday, May 25, Gabby said: "It's 33 years. So much has happened, so many huge landmarks passed. I will always acknowledge Daniel's wonderful life. But there is a hole that is never filled, a gap that always needs navigating and that has been the challenge for all of us. A beautiful, painful and brilliant challenge. And that is life. Daniel Aiden Yorath 25.7.76 - 25.5.92." Daniel died suddenly in 1992 due to an underlying heart condition. He collapsed while playing football with their father Terry Yorath, the former professional Welsh footballer. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here It was later found that Daniel, who had been signed to play for Leeds United just before his death, had undiagnosed hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - a heart disease which affects the heart's ability to pump blood around the body. Ms Logan told the following to BBC Wales Live in 2022: "He was playing football in the garden with my dad and he fell over. "My dad thought he just was messing about and went over and rolled him over, and he basically died on the spot - and had no previous indications whatsoever that there were any health problems at all with him. "It's like a sledgehammer coming down and sending everybody off in different directions, because it's such a catastrophic thing to happen, and no warning - and everybody responds differently." Gabby pictured her as a four-year-old, with dad Terry, mum Christine,sister Louise, three, and brother Daniel The former rhythmic gymnast was just 19 when her younger brother, 15-year-old Daniel, died. She told the ainslie + ainslie Performance People podcast in April that she was trying to run from her grief rather than face it and eventually reached a breaking point. She said: 'I was running around running from my grief probably and then by the end of my first year at university, so just around the time of his first anniversary I had some first year exams and it all kind of came crashing down. 'I'd stopped sleeping properly. I felt very wobbly, I just kind of lost my balance and I went to see a doctor and he gave me some sleeping tablets and I thought 'That's not what I need'. 'Even I knew that's not the answer to what was going on, it was much deeper than that, it was the plaster and my dad had had a lot of problems with sleeping tablets. He said 'Don't take those, that's not a good route'.' Christine Yorath in 1978 with Gabby (4) and Louise (3) and son Daniel (1) (Image: Mirrorpix) Gabby was able to forge a successful a career first in athletics and then in broadcasting. It is the latter career that she has begun to speak more about and how it felt to present some of the nation's biggest shows. Her father Terry, who formerly played for Leeds United and was the Wales football manager, and mother Christine have also campaigned to raise awareness and money for children's heart charities over the years.
