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Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kate Ferdinand rings in her 34th birthday with husband Rio and their children as she gives an insight into celebrations
Kate Ferdinand rang in her 34th birthday with her husband Rio and their children on Tuesday. Giving an insight into the celebrations, the podcast host, said she was 'feeling blessed' as she blew out the candles on her cake. In the Instagram update, Kate smiled for a photo with her dog in a room full of balloons. She was then joined by Rio, 46, his son Lorenz, 18, and their daughter Shae, 23-months. Kate captioned the update: '34 today. Feeling very blessed.' 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. Kate and Rio are reportedly eyeing up a move to Dubai, almost decade after first meeting in the country. The former TOWIE star and ex footballer are said to be 'seriously considering' relocating with their children and have already began looking at swanky properties and schools in the area. Together they share kids Cree and Shae, while Kate is also stepmother to Lorenz, Tate, 16, and Tia, 13, from Rio's marriage to late wife Rebecca Ellison. According to The Sun, the couple would base themselves in The Gulf and travel back to the UK for work, while also giving Rio opportunity to boost his business portfolio aboard. A source told the publication: 'Rio and Kate are seriously considering being based out in the Gulf and are looking for a sprawling home with plenty of bedrooms. 'They love the lifestyle and sunny weather and have lots of friends out there. It's a very safe place for families and offers a healthy lifestyle, which suits them well.' 'It holds a special place in their hearts as that's where they met and both could easily travel back and forth for their work commitments in the UK'. MailOnline have contacted Kate and Rio's reps for comment. Rio and Kate, who wed in 2019, met back in 2016 through mutual friends while they were both on holiday in Dubai. Kate marked eight years since she met her husband as she shared a heartwarming throwback snap of the couple together in December. The couple were back in the UAE to ring in 2025 with Kate sharing a cosy snap of the them enjoying a night out. Alongside the post, she wrote: 'Rio & I met 8 years ago yesterday. 'Who would have thought that fast forward to now we would be back in the place we met, married, with 2 more beautiful children, 5 in total 'It's crazy to think that a chance meeting, and so many hurdles thrown our way we would be ready to see in the new year as a family of 7 (just missing our Lorenz).'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE I know why so many young people are quitting depressing Britain for Dubai - the UK made me sick and gave me acne and my life felt like a waste
A British woman has revealed how her health improved after she moved from the UK to Dubai – saying life at home was 'making her sick'. Ela Reeves, 25, from Essex, was struggling with a series of health conditions prior to the move, including chronic fatigue, sore joints and acne. With her body 'crying out for change', she decided to try life in sunnier climes – and jetted off to Dubai for a new life in January. Working remotely there for her job at a luxury travel company, Ela says her quality of life improved immediately – and now feeling healthier than ever, she's not surprised that so many Brits are making the same move, tempted by tax-free salaries, better weather and more job opportunities. More than 240,000 UK expats are estimated to be living in Dubai, with many attracted to the city by the 5,000 British companies operating in the UAE, with famous faces including Amir Khan, Ant Middleton and Kate and Rio Ferdinand among their numbers. There has been a 420 per cent rise in the five years to 2024 in enquiries from UK nationals wanting to relocate to the country, according to John Mason International Movers – with a 45 per cent surge in the 12 months to last March alone. 'Leaving the UK has been the best decision I've ever made for my health,' Ela said. 'The UK was quite literally making me sick. 'I thought that I had all of these autoimmune diseases because I was constantly tired and fatigued, I was constantly getting ill and I constantly had anxiety. 'I just didn't feel my best self despite being somebody who is always health conscious, always eating the right things, going to the gym, and getting eight hours of sleep. 'It was so draining to the point that I was focusing on my health so much and wasn't really getting the results that I should have been. 'I was like 'What the hell is wrong with me?' Prior to moving to Dubai, Ela says she had 'severe' acne, struggling with bloating due to high cortisol levels, and says the lifestyle and weather in the UK limited her. Since leaving, she has noticed a huge difference in her health and has lost weight. Ela said: 'I'm [now] doing 20,000 steps a day, and my skin is the softest and clearest it's ever been. 'I have so much energy – I never thought I would have this amount of energy. 'Despite getting eight hours of sleep and trying to stay off of my phone before I go to bed and stuff, I just always felt drained and tired. 'I just kind of gave up on that for a bit and thought that was just me as a person – but not here. 'I can work till late at night, I can get up early in the morning and I feel fresh. 'Even if I get less sleep now, I've still got the energy because I'm constantly outside getting fresh air and sunlight.' Ela describes the UK as 'such a depressing place to live' and said: 'Because it is so miserable, it is affecting your health and your body in so many ways.' She cites the weather as a 'huge factor', saying she now walks a lot more, and spends her afternoons at the beach and sitting in the sun. Ela said: 'I'm not wasting hours indoors anymore watching TV. 'There's always something to do here, and that shift alone has made me feel more energised and productive. 'Life feels full again, not wasted. 'In the UK, the days felt so repetitive, scrolling on my phone and watching TV. 'And with WhatsApp, FaceTime, and social media, I don't miss my family as much as I thought I would. 'I've actually loved the experience of moving abroad solo and have made so many friends here. 'My family has also come to visit, and thankfully we all have the flexibility to travel and see each other when we want to.' Ela has visited home to sort out visa issues and says her health issues have immediately resurfaced as a result. She said: 'I'm back in the UK temporarily and already my acne has flared up again, and I'm feeling constantly fatigued. 'It honestly just confirms what I suspected: being in the UK really does impact my health. 'In my opinion, the UK isn't a happy place anymore. 'So many people are struggling with their health, finances, and, let's be honest, the weather. 'There are incredible opportunities for young people abroad – go and find them!' On the flipside, some expats have claimed that life in Dubai is not all it's cracked up to be, and have returned to the UK, citing fears over job insecurity, and claiming they're exhausted by the work-life balance and bored by the 'soulless' culture. However, brand Kelly Lundberg, who has lived in Dubai for 22 years after falling in love with the city when she started working as an air hostess for Emirates, says that those who can't hack life in the UAE are approaching it the wrong way. After moving to Dubai, she launched a personal styling business, working with celebrities and royalty and has collaborated with the world's biggest brands, from Chanel to HSBC, but insists that there's more to the emirate than just being a 'glitzy playground'. 'Having grown up in Edinburgh, and lived in Dubai for 22 years, I've been lucky enough to experience the best of both worlds,' she told MailOnline. 'So I can say with absolute certainty that those who see Dubai as little more than a glitzy sun-drenched playground for the ultra-rich aren't looking hard enough at what this beautiful emirate has to offer. 'And as for the influencers announcing their departure, calling the city "soulless", while bemoaning how they thought they'd be better off, I'd beg to differ. Perhaps they didn't look beyond the brunches and the Burj. 'For those who are open-minded, Dubai offers opportunities that are hard to match anywhere else in the world right now. And I'm not alone in this thinking.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kate Ferdinand shows off her incredible figure in series of bikinis as she shares sun-soaked snaps from family half term holiday
Kate Ferdinand showed off her incredible figure in a series of bikinis as she shared sun-soaked snaps from her family half term holiday on Sunday. The former TOWIE star, 33, looked sensational in a blue triangle two piece which highlighted hers abs, while in another she wore navy swimwear and cuddled her daughter Shae. Kate is a stepmother to her husband Rio Ferdinand 's three children: Lorenz, 18, Tate, 16 and Tia, 14. And she also has two children with Rio: son Cree, born in December 2020, and daughter Shae, born in 2023. She penned in the caption of her post: 'Half term with the family, we've got Lorenz & Tate back for off season so this was a special one having all 5 kids together.' 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. The former TOWIE star, 33, looked sensational in a blue triangle two piece which highlighted hers abs, while in another she wore navy swimwear and cuddled her daughter Shae Other snaps saw her looking glamorous in a plunging dark red dress as she posed with Lorenz and Tia - whose face they don't yet show. Kate also shared a sweet video of Shae and Cree holding hands in a sunny garden as they wore matching swimwear. Kate is passionate about passing on her healthy lifestyle to her kids, who she shares with former footballer turned pundit husband Rio. Speaking to Women's Health recently Kate explained how the teenagers have followed the same fitness path as she did, after she developed a love for the gym whilst in secondary school. 'My school was far away enough that I'd have to take a bus or train to get there, but if I went to the gym with my mum in the morning, I'd get a lift to school with her afterwards,' she explained. 'I fell in love with swimming and training in the gym, and it's something I've done the rest of my life. I like the effects exercise has on my body, but I love the effects it has on my mind.' 'I suffer with anxiety, and feel overwhelmed at times, but exercise is a time for me to think of nothing else other than what I'm doing. And, for me, that doesn't really happen often during the day with lots of kids. I'm always thinking about something! Other snaps saw her looking glamorous in a plunging dark red dress as she posed with Lorenz and Tia - whose face they don't yet show Speaking about her new activewear range for Tesco 's F&F Kate has previously said: 'This is the perfect collection for someone who is on-the-go, whether it's a mum or just someone with a busy lifestyle. We've got everything from your gym clothes to your comfy trackies in there. 'Being with the kids so much, those are the things I wear the most pretty much every day. I literally couldn't live without leggings and a hoodie. And the quality is honestly just unbelievable – I think people will be quite shocked at how good it is.' After being announced as F&F's new Brand Ambassador, she said: 'I'm so excited to join F&F as their new brand ambassador and launching with activewear couldn't be more perfect for me! 'I live in workout clothing wherever I'm on the go, whether that's for a workout or just day to day family life.'
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Proud stepmum Kate Ferdinand shares rare family snap as stepson TOWERS over her
KATE Ferdinand's stepson towered over her as she shared a rare family snap. The former Towie star, 33, is a proud stepmum to husband Rio Ferdinand 's three children - Lorenz, Tate and Tia. 4 4 4 She captioned the family shot: "All growing up a little too fast for my liking." Kate and Rio, 46, began dating in 2016 after the death of his first wife, Rebecca Ellison. Rebecca sadly passed away from breast cancer in 2015, at the age of 34. When her death was announced it prompted an outpouring of grief from the footballing world. Rio and Kate opened up about their initial struggles in the BBC documentary Rio And Kate: Becoming A Stepfamily in 2020. However, Kate told Fabulous in 2023: 'I feel settled. '[Experts] say it takes up to seven years to adjust to a new blended, stepfamily set-up. "I remember hearing that and thinking: 'Are you joking? I'm two years in and that's a really long time.' "But now we're six years in and we're all used to each other. "It takes a while to get to know people after so much trauma and everything that has gone on. "Becoming a parent is not built in big, sweeping moments. It's lots of small things you do all the time. "And it takes time to build that bond and relationship. But now I feel secure.' She added: 'Looking back, everything takes time. "You can't go into a new job and expect to know what you're doing straight away if no one tells you what to do. "It's the same coming into an already formed family. You need to know each other and learn to love each other. "But if you put in the hard work, you reap the rewards.' Since tying the knot with Rio in 2019, Kate has welcomed two children with her husband. Their son Cree was born in December 2020 - having announced they were expecting in June. Three years later, Kate and Rio welcomed daughter Shae to the blended family. 4
The Sun
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Who is Kate Ferdinand and what is the ex-Towie star's net worth?
KATE Ferdinand is the wife of ex-footballer and sports pundit Rio Ferdinand. The reality star is the footballer's second wife and the stepmother to three of his children. 3 3 3 Finding fame Kate was born on June 3, 1991, in Essex, and began her career as a business support manager at a bank. She began dating Towie cast member Dan Edgar, before landing a spot on the show herself in 2015. Dan dumped her in 2014, shortly after joining the show, meaning their time on the show was very strained. Speaking about the break-up, Kate said: "We went to Mexico and we had the most amazing holiday but... you know it just felt like we were friends." Dan added: "I feel like our relationship was like we'd been married for 30 years and we got on each other's nerves. "I can't believe it's come to this, I genuinely thought we'd be together for the rest of our lives." Kate was already friends with Essex icons Chloe Lewis and Gemma Collins when she joined the show, but eventually decided to leave in 2017. She also shared that she decided to leave so she could follow her interest in business, eventually investing in Bromley-based business Dolly Donuts. Finding love again Kate met ex-footballer Rio Ferdinand in Dubai, before tying the knot with him in Turkey in 2019. Rio's daughter from his first marriage, Tia, was the maid of honour at the wedding. Rio Ferdinand calls out Roy Keane and Gary Neville's takes on Man Utd vs Man City Since tying the knot, Kate has tried to keep her relationship as low-profile as possible. She revealed that she could never have a public relationship again. The star said:"Never again. Too much stress, too much pressure. Everyone's in each other's business." Becoming a stepmother Kate has become a stepmother to Rio's three children, who sadly lost their mother to cancer. The couple have also welcomed another daughter named Cree and are expecting another baby, who is due to arrive on July 10, 2025. Since becoming a stepmother, Kate has given up the limelight and has become an influencer. Speaking about her decision, she said:'I had two choices. "I'm in this world with lots of drama and then I met Rio and the children and, I thought, 'I'm with these kids, who have lost their mum, they don't need a woman who is out all the time. They need someone at home with them.' ' She has over 1.4 million followers on Instagram (as of May 2025) and regularly gives fans a sneak peak into her family life.
