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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- 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."
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island star Gabby Allen reveals her fears of 'never being able to dance again' after she was diagnosed with scoliosis
Gabby Allen opened up on This Morning about her fears of 'never being able to dance again' after she was diagnosed with scoliosis. Thursday's instalment of the ITV programme saw co-hosts Craig Doyle and Rochelle Humes sit down with the Love Island star. Gabby spoke candidly about her scoliosis diagnosis and the concerns she had at just 11 years old. She revealed how during a family holiday, she was diving with her father and her parents noticed she seemed 'wonky'. Things then moved quickly and she shared, 'within a few months I was on the operating table'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Gabby admitted her biggest fear at the time was over whether she would be able to dance. 'I think as a young girl, the scariest thing for me was that I was that I was never going to dance again,' she explained. 'I was like 'It doesn't matter about walking, I need to be able to dance' because that's what I wanted to do.' Before Gabby's operation her parents didn't tell her 'much information' about the risks because they 'didn't want to scare' her. She was on the operating table for 10 hours and her entire spine was fused 'from top to bottom'. The reality star revealed she had to learn how to walk again but within just a few months she was back to dancing. 'But within six months I was dancing, I won ballet competitions like nine months later so I think that's what built my resilience to be where I am now with strength training,' she said. Gabby's candid discussion about her scoliosis diagnosis comes just weeks after it was revealed she had split with Casey O'Gorman. The couple, who won the £50,000 cash prize during the final of the ITV show Love Island: All Stars in February, decided they are better off as friends. In a joint statement, the couple's 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.' In an add-on statement, Gabby's rep said: '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.' What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spine in an S-shape. Signs include a visible curve in the spine, one shoulder or hip being more prominent than the other, clothes not hanging properly and back pain. Pain usually only affects adults with the condition. In most cases, the cause of the scoliosis is not known but it can be caused by cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy. In the UK, scoliosis affects three to four children could of every 1,000. It is also thought that as many as 70 per cent of over 65s have some degree of scoliosis. It is more common in women than in men. Most children with the condition do not require treatment as it is mild and corrects itself as the child grows. However, in severe cases the child may need to wear a back brace until they stop growing. Occasionally, a child needs surgery to straighten their spine. In adults, it is usually too late to treat the condition with a back brace or surgery so treatment revolves around reducing pain.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Who is Lucy Quinn? First female Love Island contestant revealed for 2025 series
LUCY QUINN is said to be a bombshell entering the villa in summer 2025's series of Love Island. She is among the first two contestants to be revealed for the show, and this is everything we know about her so far. 6 6 Who is Lucy Quinn? Lucy Quinn is a 20-year-old from Liverpool, who will reportedly be entering the recently made-over Love Island villa as a bombshell midway through the series. A source told the MailOnline: 'Lucy is single and ready to mingle. She can't wait to enter the Love Island villa, and is counting down the days until it becomes a reality.' "She's fiery and doesn't take any nonsense when it comes to dating but is equally looking for the man of her dreams, hopefully all will come true for her this summer," they added. The announcement arrives after fellow Liverpudlian Gabby Allen was crowned alongside Casey O'Gorman as the winner of the most recent series, Love Island All Stars, although the two have since called it quits. What does Lucy Quinn do for a living? Lucy is a make-up artist, who dolls up clients for special occasions ranging from birthdays and nights out to modelling shoots and weddings. She works out of her home up north, and regularly shares images of her clients in glowy, full-glam looks amongst the personal snaps on her Instagram page where she has 5.3K followers as of May 2025. Who else is joining Lucy Quinn in the Love Island villa? Alongside Lucy's reveal made to MailOnline, a male Love Island contestant has also been exclusively revealed to The Sun. Standing at an impressive 6 foot 5 inches tall, personal trainer and Londoner Aaron Buckett is set to be another entry to this year's villa. 'It's a fact of life that girls go crazy for a tall lad, and Aaron is a man mountain," a villa source told The Sun. 'He's got great chat too." 6 Although the rest of the cast and official premiere date of the summer series have yet to be announced, fans have been loving both the teasers on socials and the trailer. In the trailer, we see host Love Island's stunning host Maya Jama in a boardroom at Love Island HQ, gearing up for the ten-year anniversary of the iconic reality TV programme. 6 6 She says: "This year Love Island needs something bigger, something bolder, I want ideas." Standing at the head of the table, Maya demands "more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more makeups," and hints at "more twists than ever". Maya will be returning to the show alongside its beloved narrator Iain Stirling, despite rumours to the contrary that surfaced on TikTok earlier in the year.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island's Casey drops hint he's doing show AGAIN as new trailer drops
LOVE Island star Casey O'Gorman has left fans convinced he will appear in the villa this summer for a FOURTH time. Casey, who is single again after splitting with his girlfriend Gabby Allen, has dropped a big hint that he is going back in. 6 6 6 The Lothario, 28, was the first to 'like' Love Island 's official 2025 trailer when it dropped onto Instagram. And once he had shown his approval, Casey's Love Island pal Ronnie Vint stirred the pot further. The ad features a letter from host Maya Jama announcing the brand new series. Viewers of the ITV show are told Love Island is "coming soon" and that "attendance is mandatory". Casey didn't miss a beat when the trailer dropped and immediately liked it. Ronnie, who starred in the All Stars villa with Casey earlier this year, then tagged him in and wrote: "@caseyogorman HERE WE GO!!!!!!!." Fans immediately spotted the interaction and were quick to comment. "No way 🤣😭😭😭😭😭!" one replied. Another added: "@ronnievint NO." And a third said: "@ronnievint LOOOOOOL." Love Island: All Stars Winners Casey and Gabby Split Weeks After Going Official Casey returned to the Love Island villa for the third time in January for this year's All Stars series. He had great success on the show and fell for returning islander Gabby. But despite the pair being crowned the winners, they did not make things official for weeks. Then on May 13, The Sun exclusively revealed that Casey and Gabby had split. A source told us: "Neither of them have parted ways badly but they just knew it wasn't going to work anymore. "Both have confided in quite a few friends about this and so it's not really a secret in their circles, but they've made the decision to part ways this week.' GOT HISTORY Casey first appeared on Love Island in the 2023 winter series but was dumped just days after coupling up with Rosie Seabrook. The following year, he returned to the villa for the show's first All Stars series. Casey didn't have much luck and was dumped from the villa on day 28 with Eve Gale - who he had been coupled up with for five days. Before his 2025 All Stars stint, Casey admitted he is desperate to find a relationship like the one his good friend Tom Clare has with Molly Smith. Tom and Molly won the 2024 All Stars series of Love Island and are still going strong today. "They've moved in together. They're so happy together, it's so nice to see them so good," Casey said. "All I want is to find 'my Molly'." 6 6 6
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island All Stars winner Gabby Allen strips down to sexy lingerie as she shows ex Casey O'Gorman what he's missing
LOVE Island alum, Gabby Allen, showed off her amazing figure in a racy lingerie set. The Love Island All Stars winner showed her TV ex, Casey O'Gorman, what he was missing as she snapped herself in the mirror wearing the sexy combo. 5 5 They confirmed their split earlier this week, and insisted in a joint statement the break-up was 'a mutual decision'. Gabby posed in the midnight blue, lace bra and pants set and completed the look with a delicate belly chain. She posted the image to her Instagram stories with the caption: "Busy week this week, starting with a very fun day today." Gabby, 33, and Casey, 28, won the latest series of Love Island All Stars in February, scooping the £50,000 prize money. But they faced split speculation almost as soon as they left the villa, having to hit back on social media. Love Island fans weren't happy when Casey appeared to refuse to make Gabby his girlfriend a month after leaving the villa. The Sun revealed Gabby and Casey had called time on their romance this week. We later revealed the real reason for their split - with pals blaming Casey's love of partying. A source said: 'It doesn't take a genius to go onto Casey's social media, especially his snapchat, and see that he is out with his mates loads enjoying drinks and having fun. 'Gabby has spent a couple of nights out with him and his friends, and whilst she enjoys going out and spending time with her friends she also has two ventures to run." The source added: 'No one could deny they got on like a house of fire and were really into each other, but their lives back home are just chalk and cheese. 'Casey is out every night whilst Gabby is manically busy all day. Neither was to blame but it became clear there was no sweet spot for them to spend quality time together.' Since The Sun exclusively revealed the Love Island All Stars winners had parted ways, reports have thrown a light on Gabby's rising frustration. 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. 'I don't have time to bl**dy see anyone, let alone have a boyfriend.' 5 5 Love Island winners - where they are now EVERY year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more. Here we take you through all of the Love Island winners so far and what their relationship statuses are now: 2025 - The second series of All Stars saw Gabby Allen and Case O'Gorman scoop the crown. STATUS: Still together. 2024 - The summer Love Island saw Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan were crowned the winners. STATUS: Broken up. 2024 - The first ever All stars spin off show was won by Molly Smith and Tom Clare. STATUS: Still together. 2023 - Jess Harding and Sammy Root took home the 50k, and won the summer 2023 Love Island. STATUS: Broken up. 2023 - The first series of 2023 saw Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan crowned Love Island winners in South Africa. STATUS: Still together. 2022 - Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu's time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public's hearts - and the ITV2 reality show. STATUS: Broken up. 2021 - Liam Reardon and Millie Court were announced winners of Love Island 2021. STATUS: Still together. 2020 - The first ever winter Love Island saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp crowned winners after falling in love on the show. STATUS: Broken up. 2019 - Series 5 saw Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague runners up to winners Greg O'Shea and Amber Gill, who met in the last few days of the series. STATUS: Broken up. 2018 - It wasn't surprising fan favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer won the show, as they were strong throughout. But sadly things didn't last. STATUS: Broken up. 2017 - Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies had lots of ups and downs in the villa but went on to win. STATUS: Broken up. 2016 - Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won the show they've had two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together. 2015 - Despite poor Jess Hayes being Max Morley's second choice on the show, they did win - but they didn't last as a couple. STATUS: Broken up.
