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The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Emmerdale star leaves soap after just a year – and their exit just weeks away
EMMERDALE star Georgia Jay is leaving the soap after just a year - and her exit is just weeks away. The actress - who plays Steph Miligan in the ITV soap - joined a year ago as part of a major storyline that saw her character revealed to be the product of family sexual abuse. Advertisement 2 Emmerdale star Georgia Jay has left the soap - for her maternity leave Credit: ITV 2 A shock storyline saw Steph discover her grandfather was also her father after he abused her mother Credit: ITV Viewers watched as Ruby Fox-Miligan exposed her father Anthony as an abuser after Steph reunited with However there's a happy reason - the actress is pregnant and will be going on maternity leave. A source said: 'Everyone's thrilled for Georgia and can't wait to see her back when she's ready. 'Steph's exit will happen in the next few weeks and see her flee abroad in typically dramatic fashion. Advertisement Read more on Emmerdale 'But with Anthony's body still out there, there's a huge storyline still to be wrapped up for when she returns.' Actress In the Instagram caption, she penned: "As you've probably guessed, I've got some news to share! "I know some of you have been wondering if you've been seeing a little bump on screen lately… well, it's not your imagination... Advertisement Most read in Soaps "I'm having a baby," she exclaimed. Watch the grisly moment Anthony Fox in Emmerdale is murdered in cold blood - and another villager covers it up "We've never been so excited and a little nervous all at once. Thank you for all the love and support." An Emmerdale spokeswoman declined to comment. Soap stars leaving this year Soap has - or will lose some iconic characters this year - here we've rounded up the latest departures... EASTENDERS Navin Chowdhry CORONATION STREET Calum Lill Bill Fellows Launa Santos Helen Worth Lucy Fallon HOLLYOAKS Matthew James Bailey Gregory Finnegan Stephanie Warring Annie Wallace NEIGHBOURS Ryan Maloney Lucinda Cowden
Daily Mail
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE What Love Island's Harrison Solomon REALLY thinks of Women's Aid 'misogyny' and 'sexism' claims and feelings over having sex with Lauren Wood on TV
Love Island star Harrison Solomon has hit out at Women's Aid after the charity accused him of 'misogyny' and 'sexism' during his controversial stint on the show. Harrison, 22, quit the Majorca villa on Friday after becoming embroiled in a love triangle with Islanders Toni Laites, 24, and Lauren Wood, 26, which saw the footballer go back and forth between the two women, causing weeks of upset and conflict. His treatment of the pair was condemned by viewers but much to his dismay, Women's Aid also criticised his actions by releasing a damning statement claiming his behaviour 'reinforces a culture that excuses and trivialises violence against women and girls.' The Derby-born Islander had a relationship with US waitress Toni before embarking on a new romance with Lauren after meeting her in rival villa Casa Amor, with the couple becoming the first to have sex on the ITV2 show this series. But Harrison then sparked outrage by convincing Toni, who was unaware he had slept with Lauren, to rekindle, leaving the distraught influencer in floods of tears. Shortly after their bedroom antics were exposed, Lauren was dumped from the villa and followed out the door by Harrison, who was quickly informed of Women's Aid's criticism which left him dumbstruck. Breaking his silence in an exclusive interview with MailOnline, Harrison insists the charity was wrong to call him out and claims the nature of the statement upset his family. He said: 'I have seen the backlash and it's hard to digest. I would disagree with a lot of it in terms of my respect for women, I do respect women. 'The worst has been from Women's Aid. I know myself and the girls on the show too, Toni said she knows I'm not a bad person, just went about situations in the wrong way, but the Women's Aid statement wasn't nice... it's not nice coming out of the villa to my mum upset by that so I would say that's been the hardest.' He added: 'To the women I have hurt, I am obviously sorry. 'I got it wrong and the back and forth between the two connections caused more harm than I ever intended. 'It wasn't ever an ego thing. I am not proud of how I handled things and I'm not going to make excuses. 'I just want to own it. If people can give me the space to grow from it, I will do everything I can to be better and that's the only thing I can do. 'There is no handbook for how to be on a show like Love Island. It's instincts and intentions. I got some of it right, but I know I got a lot of it wrong, and I know that now.' The reality star, who admits his sexual shenanigans on Love Island have been an awkward talking point with his family, says he regrets acting on impulse in the bedroom Harrison said the statement issued by Women's Aid, which commented on women being 'lied to, slut-shamed, and laughed at behind their backs' was particularly detrimental given the close relationship he shares with his mother and younger sister. The reality star, who had been living in Miami playing for football team Florida Atlantic Owls prior to starring on Love Island, was raised by his single parent mother due to Harrison's biological father not being a constant figure in his life. When his stepfather became a part of the family and after his younger sister was born, Harrison said he further learned to respect women and prides himself today in treating the opposite sex with kindness. He said: 'Growing up, my mum was a single parent, so it was just us but then my stepdad came on the scene and now I have a younger sister. 'I would do anything for my sister and we're a really close family. That's why I am so disappointed by the way I handled myself in the villa because I pride myself on standing up for women and being a protector and honestly, my mum and my sister mean everything to me, I am hurt by how I acted based off those things. 'I only speak to my biological dad via text... I don't have a strong relationship with him in terms of seeing each other but we do speak. Naturally, I am a lot closer with my mum because she raised me, and we lived together but my dad is still on the scene it's just pretty rare for us to see each other.' Harrison, who admits his sexual shenanigans on Love Island have been an awkward talking point with his family, says he regrets acting on impulse in the bedroom. He became the first Islander in years to be intimate under the covers by having sex with Lauren, whom he had known for under two weeks, asking co-star Harry Cooksley for a condom in scenes captured on the show. After Love Island producers had refused to explicitly show acts of sex to protect the mental health of contestants, was Harrison aware of the storyline airing before it was shown on national TV? He said: 'I wasn't expecting it to make the show and it be a massive talking point. I have no problem with having sex on TV but at the same time I wish I would have waited. 'It's not been ideal for my parents and family to see. We have tried to skip past the subject but it's the elephant in the room. It's unfortunate they saw it on their screens. 'We know that cameras are on us 24/7 and we always knew there was a possibility of the sex being shown but there was no conversation from the producers prior. Producers made it known we are recorded and filmed constantly. 'Me and Lauren were very PDA, on top of each other, in the best way possible, we wanted to be around each all the time, and it wasn't just a physical attraction. 'In bed, one thing led to the next, and in the moment, I didn't regret it, even now because it was very natural, but I regret the day after where I expressed feelings for Toni. 'I should have waited until I had clarity on the situation. We shouldn't have... but that's nothing against Lauren, I just still had feelings for Toni in the back of my mind, so I should have waited.' After being intimate twice, Harrison went behind Lauren's back to convince on/off flame Toni to rekindle during one of the show's re-coupling ceremonies, where the female Islanders were made to pick who they wanted to pair up with. Shortly after Toni, who was persuaded by Harrison to give him a second chance, chose the footballer, Lauren was left single, resulting in her later being dumped from the villa. Sobbing at the outcome, Lauren begged Harrison to leave with her, saying she would be willing to forgive his betrayal if he quit the show, an act some viewers branded 'embarrassing.' But Harrison says leaving Love Island was a decision he made himself, telling MailOnline: 'I have seen a lot of this online and I feel like I am my own man and I'm going to make my own choices. 'I wouldn't have left one of the biggest TV shows in the UK if I didn't see a future with Lauren. It was a very emotional conversation because she was just dumped, she was acting on emotion, she just wanted to get across to me how much she was into me and wanted to give me a second chance. 'I understand where people are coming from, but Lauren found a proper connection, of course she wanted me to leave with her. Lauren didn't make the decision for me though I followed my heart.' American contestant Toni believed she had found The One in Harrison, given he was Miami based and in her age range, but after realising she deserved better than to be an option, she told him: 'You treated me like s*** repeatedly and I tried to walk away multiple times. Please don't treat Lauren this way.' Since Harrison's departure, Toni has been slowly growing close to Cash Mercer, who she met during Casa Amor, with potential for their romance to blossom once again. Harrison said: 'I'm not usually an emotional person but I was crying every day in the villa. It was definitely tough, and I wish I communicated better on the whole situation. 'It was never about trying to keep my options open... it was about being honest with myself while trying to navigate something raw in real time. I am no longer split, I know what I want, so with me and Toni, if she wanted to be friends then I would be. 'Toni is an incredible person, and we shared something genuine... I will aways be grateful for the moments we shared in the villa because she was a big part of my Love Island experience. 'There is nothing but support from my side for both her and Cash because I've seen they are getting closer recently. I am rooting for her. I think she's a great girl.' Love Island viewers saw Harrison and Lauren reunite for the first time on Sunday evening's Aftersun, hosted by Maya Jama, after the couple flew home separately from Majorca. On Saturday, Harrison had been spotted having a 'boys' weekend' watching the boxing match between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, sparking speculation his romance with Lauren was already over. But Harrison, who says he will remain in the UK for the foreseeable, has revealed this week they plan on going on dates together in the capital, as Harrison insists his relationship with Lauren is his priority. He vowed: 'For the future, I am not focusing on brand deals or Instagram followers, I want to build a proper connection with Lauren. 'It was a big statement to leave the villa, and I am happy with the decision I have made. 'I do see a long-term girlfriend in Lauren and I would like to get to that but as of now we're going to be spending time together, we have the next few days in London, enjoying each other's company without the cameras around.
Express Tribune
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Love Island contestant Helena Ford faces backlash after racist and fatphobic tweets resurface online
Devon-based Love Island contestant Helena Ford is under fire after several of her old tweets containing offensive language resurfaced online, sparking widespread backlash from viewers and calls for her removal from the ITV2 reality show. One tweet from 2014 attributed to the now 29-year-old read: 'All I can hear are these f**g foreign dheads.' The post triggered outrage among fans, with many tagging both Love Island and the UK's media regulator Ofcom to demand action. Comments under the post included remarks like 'Get her gone lads' and 'Count ur days in that villa babe x.' Some viewers went as far as urging producers to remove Helena from the villa immediately. In addition to the racist remark, other resurfaced tweets from Helena's past also raised eyebrows. In one, she referred to her mother using derogatory language, saying she told her boss she was 'taking my dog for a walk,' before clarifying she was actually talking about her mum. Another tweet read: 'Nah, mum's cooking steak, is this a joke? Are you a s**g? Why would she do this to me?' Nah, mums cooking steak, is this a joke? Are you a slag? Why would she do this to me — helssss (@HelenaForddd) March 14, 2018 Told my boss I'm taking my dog for a walk, little does she know I'm talking about my mum — helssss (@HelenaForddd) October 16, 2017 A source close to Helena told Devon Live that the posts do not reflect who she is today. 'These tweets are not reflective of the language Helena would use as a 30-year-old woman and she would acknowledge she has done a lot of growing up since what she very naively posted over eight years ago,' the source said. ITV responded to the controversy by highlighting the steps taken to prepare Islanders before they enter the villa. In a statement to The Tab, the broadcaster emphasized its extensive training programme that addresses race, ethnicity, microaggressions, and appropriate conduct. ITV added that it carries out thorough background checks on participants to ensure accountability.
Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island's Lucy finally admits truth over leaked voicenotes as she's confronted by Maya Jama
Love Island star Lucy Quinn has addressed the infamous voicenote that was leaked before she entered the ITV2 villa in which she seemingly laid out her plan to win. Lucy Quinn has finally addressed her viral voicenote following her exit from the Love Island villa. The makeup artist, 21, was dumped from the Island last week alongside Tommy Bradley but faced backlash when a message she had sent to a friend before entering the ITV2 reality show as a Bombshell was leaked. In the 37-second recording, fans heard her plan to couple up with Tommy - who at that point had just finished dating Megan Forte Clarke - as a supposedly guaranteed way to make it to the final, and was grilled by host Maya Jama on the incident during an appearance on Sunday's Aftersun. She explained: "So obviously, like, we probably have all done it, like, sent voice notes to friends and obviously, I really did trust that friend. So, with the Tommy situation, I was just saying that he's a very nice boy and, like, that's why I wanted to get to know him." Insisting that she did not intend for the message to come across as a game plan to win, she said: "I did say 'Til the end', but it weren't like, the final, obviously, I was meaning, like, I wanted to be with him in the future. Someone with really good morals and stuff like that. The Liverpudlian also used her airtime to insist that Tommy is a boy her father approved of, and profusely apologised to Megan, whom she had labelled a "f***king little slapper" but insisted she is not normally the type of person who would say that. She added: "And, also, before going on the show, my dad did say to me, like, 'He's the kind of boy I'd like you to bring home because he's just very respectful. And then, obviously, talking about Meghan as well, I should never have commented on someone who I've never met before. So I do really apologise about that, I'm actually not that type of girl. " Lucy claimed that the whole scandal has "been blown out of proportion" and that she didn't expect everyone to hear the voice note in the first place. In response, Maya told her: "That's definitely not a good friend, I hope you blocked her after that" and Lucy confirmed that she is no longer in contact with the person who leaked the voice note. In the original message, obtained by The Sun, Lucy is explained that her appearance on Love Island was likely to be happening within the next couple of days, and that she had been asked by producers to name her top three boys but only named Tommy. She said: "Because everyone loves him. I don't know if you've been watching it but that Megan's being sent home and I'm f**king made up. And she's being sent home because of the way she's treated Tommy. And do you know what, I'm made up that I've been watching it because I know how to act." Prior to Lucy's entrance into the villa, Megan, 24, herself entangled in a love triangle with Conor Philips despite being initially paired with Tommy Bradley, was seen locking lips with Conor on the terrace - later spilling to the other girls: "I kissed Conor on the terrace... I was like 'just f**king kiss me then... he was itching to do it." Following a dramatic confrontation, Tommy washed his hands of the romantic tug-of-war, leaving Conor free to pursue Megan - but fate had other plans as a surprise public vote saw her leave the villa soon after. In the days after her exit, Tommy became involved with Emily Moran before Lucy came on the scene Speaking candidly to Ode Entertainment post-villa life, Megan opened up about the tensions between herself, Tommy, and Conor, revealing an impulsive side she now regrets. On TikTok, the lass from Dublin divulged: "I wish I'd taken a breath", adding a frank admission: "You know when you hear something and you just see red, and I saw red for about four days." She lamented the poorly timed intervention by Conor, stating: "And then obviously while I was seeing red, Conor swooped in so it was just really bad timing. Of course, you only see the hour out of the 24." Confirming her and Tommy parted ways amicably, the musical theatre star stated: "When you see red like that, someone needs to sit you down and say like 'girl'." She elaborated: "I felt like the girls were seeing where I was coming from, so I think that's why I got more wound up."
Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island's Lucy finally reveals truth about 'game plan' voice note she sent plotting to pair up with Tommy - and Maya Jama has a BRUTAL response
Love Island's Lucy Quinn has finally revealed the truth about her 'game plan' voice note that she sent plotting to pair up with Tommy Bradley. The pair - who met during Casa Amor - were booted off the ITV2 show after Shakira Khan, 22, and Ty Isherwood, 23, picked them to go home earlier this month. Tommy was previously in a couple with Emily Moran, 24, and before that he seemed very smitten with Megan Forte Clarke, 24. But while Lucy was in the villa, an alleged voice note revealed how she planned to couple up with Tommy as a way of getting to the final. Presenter Maya Jama, 30, addressed the situation on Sunday's episode of Aftersun. Lucy said: 'So obviously, like, we've probably all done it... sent voicenotes to friends and obviously I really did trust that friend and with the Tommy situation, I was obviously saying he's a very nice boy and that's why I wanted to get to know him. 'I did say till the end, but it weren't the final, I meant the end... I would like to be with him in the future. 'Someone with really good morals and also before going on the show, my dad did say to me he's the kind of boy he'd like me to bring home because he's very respectful.' Tommy then chimed in and said: 'You said as well, at the time, we're all just characters on the screen to her. 'I know you were very excited to be going on one of the biggest reality show's in the country... emotions were high and you were speaking to one of your close friends. 'I think it's been blown out of proportion a little bit because I've said things to my friends in group chats, which if got leaked, it might have made me look like a bad person, but it's just to your mate, you never expect everyone to listen to it.' Maya brutally retorted: 'That's definitely not a good friend. I hope you blocked her after that.' Apparently speaking to her friend, she can be heard saying: 'I feel like if I'm with Tommy I'll get all the way to the end cause everyone loves him.' Last week Maya grilled dumped Islander Emily as she broke her silence on the alleged voice note ' exposing Lucy ' and her plan to seduce Tommy Tommy originally coupled up with Megan (pictured) - but the Irish beauty was voted off the show and he moved on with Emily Emily said: 'I did see that voice note.' She continued: 'So I really cared about Tommy and the fact someone might be using him, really like, breaks my heart to be honest because he's such a good person. 'The fact she's gone in, she's broke up something that could have been so good as well, don't get me wrong, we had a long way to go, but it was getting somewhere nice and I think she's broke up that up just to get to the final or stay in there.' Emily added: 'And I do respect it as a Casa girl, like you've got to get in there, but he's a good person with feelings and I just know when he sees that he's not going to be... like, would you want that?' Maya then interjected: 'Nobody wants to hear something like that. Well, I mean, who's to know what's gonna happen in the future? 'Maybe if he comes out anytime soon, you can have a little word. Who knows?' Elsewhere in the Aftersun episode, fans all had the same complaint after Harrison Solomon and Lauren Wood reunited on Sunday's episode of Aftersun after their explosive double exit. Friday's instalment of the ITV2 show saw Harrison, 22, leave the villa after Lauren Wood, 26, got booted out after bombshell Angel Swift, 26, decided to couple up with her man Ty Isherwood, 23. Harrison's stint in the villa has seen him crack on with a number of the girls. He originally coupled up with Toni Laites, 25, but wanted to also get to know Helena Ford, 29, and after deciding to give it a go with Toni, he brought Lauren back to the main villa from Casa Amor. The footballer then got into a very confusing and complicated love triangle with Toni and Lauren - and this angered fans, with Women's Aid even releasing a statement about his behaviour. Harrison decided to leave the villa a day after Lauren and they reunited on screen during the latest episode of Aftersun. Speaking about his decisions in the villa, Harrison told presenter Maya Jama: 'I think maybe when we did bits... Probably took it a little bit too far talking to Toni after that. 'I obviously regret that massively and I apologise to both the girls but, yeah, it wasn't good for me.' Those watching at home were not impressed with his apology. One wrote on X: 'Lol im glad no one clapped at Harrison's poor excuse of an apology #LoveIsland.' 'The silence in the studio while Harrison is talking is awkward #loveisland.' 'Oh Indiyah does not believe a word Harrison says.' 'Harrison was left off far too lightly there kmt poor interview, and his face at the end said it all.. he wants Toni back now �� #LoveIsland.' Many rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share how unimpressed they were with Harrison's apology 'Maya didn't grill Harrison enough for me kmt #loveisland.' It comes after Harrison broke his silence on his love triangle with Lauren Wood and Toni Laites after abruptly quitting the villa. Speaking for the first time after his exit, Harrison reflected on the love triangle drama, which saw Toni left devastated after she learned he had slept with Lauren twice. 'I was relatively new to the Villa so I wanted to explore connections and I came to the conclusion that Toni was the better suit for me. 'Then when I went to Casa there was an instant spark and connection with Lauren, I knew from day one there was something special there. 'When I came back from Casa something in the back of my mind was still thinking about Toni. 'If I had left with Lauren when Shakira had the choice to send me home, I think I would've always regretted not giving me and Toni one final go as we left on good terms before Casa. 'That's the reason I gave a little speech before the recoupling on the Terrace. As soon as I did that, I felt terrible towards Lauren. 'For two days, I tried to go tunnel vision with Toni but there was something holding me back.' Harrison took to Instagram on Sunday to share a message with fans. He said: 'Back on home turf and carrying every lesson with me. What a whirlwind, confusing, raw, beautiful in parts, and deeply humbling. 'I entered with the intention not to hurt anyone. 'Truthfully, although I didn't manage that, I leave with a heart more open, and a soul willing to learn. 'Life isn't always easy, it's felt, it's flawed, it's full of growth.
