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Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Mickey Rourke's Celeb Big Brother ‘game plan' revealed by co-star after actor refused to even unpack his bags in house
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHESNEY HAWKES reckons that Hollywood hellraiser Mickey Rourke never planned to go the distance on Celebrity Big Brother. And it's maybe just as well, given his loud snoring might have driven housemates mad. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 11 Chesney Hawkes reckons that Mickey Rourke never planned to go the distance on Celebrity Big Brother Credit: Rex 11 Mickey's sudden exit stunned fans last month Credit: Rex Actor Mickey's sudden exit stunned fans last month when he agreed to leave the house after only a few days. But finalist Chesney said on a Zoom call from his home: 'Mickey seemed to think that he was only there for a day. 'When it got to five days, he said, 'I'm leaving today', and that was it. None of us knew he'd gone until Big Brother told us to go to the sofas. 'A lost soul' 'He never even unpacked. Big Brother asked him to do it a hundred times. He just left his clothes and shoes all over the floor. 'And when he got dressed, he'd throw it all on to my bed and walk off. 'I'd have to shove it off on to the floor, but he didn't care.' Ches added: 'He snored like a horse. He slept at the end of my bed and it would be shaking because he was snoring so loudly.' Although Mickey acted outrageously at times, with Ches admitting the actor had said 'something inappropriate to every person in the house', the singer insisted he did have a softer side. The One And Only hitmaker added: 'He is a lost soul, for sure. We had some very deep conversations, he was very open. 'I know they didn't really show much of it. He's had a very, very tough life, a very hard upbringing, and you kind of realise why he's become what he is.' Mickey Rourke's Celebrity Big Brother pay cheque revealed after bosses SLASH fee With broken sleep, no proper mental stimulation or concept of time in the CBB house, Ches said the experience was tough — but also great fun. And while he might not be staying best pals with Mickey, he's made a firm friend in Jojo Siwa. Ches said: 'My daughter is going to LA next month and JoJo is taking her to Pride, so they're already like the best of friends. 11 Chesney and his wife Krissy 'I've spoken to everyone on WhatsApp, but there's no group chat yet. It's all individual texts.' Showing me his phone, which still has 999 unread messages, Ches revealed he is taking some time to get back to normal life. He is preparing for a return to the stage ahead of a summer of huge gigs supporting his latest album, Living Arrows. But before I let him go, I had to know what really happened in that sex club — after Chesney hinted about a wild night out with his wife Krissy when they lived in the States. Ches said with a grin: 'It's not a regular occurrence on a Tuesday night in Hawkes Towers. We were in West Hollywood with friends, Nick and Paul, in a bar which had a more racy area upstairs. 'There was this woman who was strapped in with these Shibari (bondage) ropes and this muscly guy in pants, and he had a whip. Krissy was intrigued, so we all ended up having a go at whipping. It was just an average night whipping amongst friends.' There's absolutely nothing average about that, Ches. But there are worse ways to spend a Tuesday. 11 Mickey agreed to leave the house after only a few days Credit: Eroteme Ed's new release ED SHEERAN will drop his latest single Old Phone at 4pm today – and has gone through his mobile from a decade ago to celebrate. The tune is about how he had to revisit a handset for evidence before his 2023 legal case, where he was cleared of plagiarising Marvin Gaye on Thinking Out Loud. 11 Ed Sheeran will drop his latest single Old Phone at 4pm today – and has gone through his mobile from a decade ago to celebrate, pictured as younger with Taylor Swift Credit: 11 Ed posted this snap with now-wife Cherry Seaborn in school uniform for Halloween Credit: 11 Ed also shared a pic of Harry Styles wearing a grill on his teeth Credit: He found loads of old showbiz snaps, which he has shared on Instagram account @teddysoldphone. Among them is a selfie with Taylor Swift, a pic of Harry Styles wearing a grill on his teeth, and a snap with now-wife Cherry Seaborn in school uniform for Halloween. Country living for Sydney & Paris SYDNEY SWEENEY is living her best life after breaking up with film producer Jonathan Davino. The Euphoria actress partied with Paris Hilton at Stagecoach festival in California and shared this snap of them together in the VIP area backstage. 11 Sydney Sweeney partied with Paris Hilton at Stagecoach festival in California Credit: instagram/sydney sweeney Both of them got into the country music spirit, with Syd wearing a pair of nude-coloured cowboy boots, while Paris went all out in a glittery bodysuit complete with matching chaps. Why go half-arsed when you can go the whole hog, eh, Paris? Stormzy having a bubble with pals SIX months after I revealed he was growing close with US singer Victoria Monet, it seems Stormzy is hitting the town as a single man. My exclusive photo shows the Firebabe rapper on a night out with his mates at posh Mayfair restaurant Mr Porter. 11 An exclusive photo shows Stormzy on a night out with his mates at posh Mayfair restaurant Mr Porter Credit: Goff An onlooker told me: 'Stormzy and his friends arrived in a car and went into the back entrance of Mr Porter. 'There were a few people hanging around outside the front and they wanted a more lowkey entrance. 'When they came out at about 12.25am, Stormzy was still holding his champagne glass and looked like he wanted to carry on the party. 'It was late but he and his pals all clamboured back into the car and headed off to carry on the night.' Away from partying, Stormzy has revealed he's working on a new production at the National Theatre. He has been 'drawn to theatre' throughout his life and said his plans will be announced soon. Stormzy got on board after the theatre's new artistic director, Indhu Rubasingham, said she spent 'six to eight months doggedly pursuing Stormzy and his team'. She said the production would be 'a piece with his music'. I'm a huge fan, so I'll be first in line for a ticket. Anna's mission ANNA LAPWOOD is on a mission to get women in classical music heard. As the first woman to receive an organ scholarship from Oxford's Magdalen College in 560 years, she wants to help women hone their craft on the instrument. 11 Anna Lapwood is on a mission to get women in classical music heard, pictured with Sandi Toksvig Credit: Becca Wheeler At an exclusive preview of her new album Firedove, which is out on May 30, she told event host Sandi Toksvig: 'I've been striving to build a place where ideas wouldn't just be shot down immediately by everyone in the room. 'When I was doing an organ competition at 19, a man sat me down and said, 'You need to play more like a man'. I was like, 'What? Please tell me what you mean?'. He said, 'You need to play with more power and authority'. And I was like, wow. The thing that really bugs me is this was nearly ten years ago. 'And the number of people who say to me, 'I'm sorry you had that experience, but of course it doesn't happen any more . . .' Then a young organist came up to me and said, 'I was told in my organ lesson last week by my teacher to play more like a man'.' While there are still hurdles to climb, Anna, who once taught Tom Cruise how to play the organ during a secret lesson at the Royal Albert Hall, says her passion is spreading. Anna, pictured with Sandi, added: 'It is trying to make anyone feel like the organ is an instrument they can play, whether they're male or female.' Paul unfolds wings for memories of 70s SIR PAUL McCARTNEY has unveiled the cover of his upcoming book Wings: The Story Of A Band On The Run. The Beatles legend is opening his diaries and photo album from the Seventies to tell all about the group, which gave us hits such as Silly Love Songs and Live And Let Die. In the foreword, Paul writes: 'Suddenly Wings has found its moment. 11 Paul McCartney has unveiled the cover of his upcoming book Wings: The Story Of A Band On The Run Credit: Supplied 'We have a generational shift at work, and it's like being transported back on a magic carpet. Working on the book has awakened so many beautiful memories of our times back then.' On the cover picture taken by his late wife LINDA, Paul poses with her plus other bandmates Denny Laine, Henry McCullough and Denny Seiwell. The photo was taken in Spain in 1972, a year after the band formed. In the book, which is out on November 4, there is material from 42 hours of new interviews and never-before-published chats with Paul and the band. It also includes diary entries from him at the time, along with handwritten song lyrics.
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Mickey Rourke's Celeb Big Brother ‘game plan' revealed by co-star after actor refused to even unpack his bags in house
CHESNEY HAWKES reckons that Hollywood hellraiser Mickey Rourke never planned to go the distance on Celebrity Big Brother. And it's maybe just as well, given his loud snoring might have driven housemates mad. Actor Mickey's sudden exit stunned fans last month when he agreed to leave the house after only a few days. But finalist Chesney said on a Zoom call from his home: ' Mickey seemed to think that he was only there for a day. 'When it got to five days, he said, 'I'm leaving today', and that was it. None of us knew he'd gone until Big Brother told us to go to the sofas. 'A lost soul' 'He never even unpacked. Big Brother asked him to do it a hundred times. He just left his clothes and shoes all over the floor. 'And when he got dressed, he'd throw it all on to my bed and walk off. 'I'd have to shove it off on to the floor, but he didn't care.' Ches added: 'He snored like a horse. He slept at the end of my bed and it would be shaking because he was snoring so loudly.' Although Mickey acted outrageously at times, with Ches admitting the actor had said 'something inappropriate to every person in the house', the singer insisted he did have a softer side. The One And Only hitmaker added: 'He is a lost soul, for sure. We had some very deep conversations, he was very open. 'I know they didn't really show much of it. He's had a very, very tough life, a very hard upbringing, and you kind of realise why he's become what he is.' Mickey Rourke's Celebrity Big Brother pay cheque revealed after bosses SLASH fee With broken sleep, no proper mental stimulation or concept of time in the CBB house, Ches said the experience was tough — but also great fun. And while he might not be staying best pals with Mickey, he's made a firm friend in Jojo Siwa. Ches said: 'My daughter is going to LA next month and JoJo is taking her to Pride, so they're already like the best of friends. 'I've spoken to everyone on WhatsApp, but there's no group chat yet. It's all individual texts.' Showing me his phone, which still has 999 unread messages, Ches revealed he is taking some time to get back to normal life. He is preparing for a return to the stage ahead of a summer of huge gigs supporting his latest album, Living Arrows. But before I let him go, I had to know what really happened in that sex club — after Chesney hinted about a wild night out with his wife Krissy when they lived in the States. Ches said with a grin: 'It's not a regular occurrence on a Tuesday night in Hawkes Towers. We were in West Hollywood with friends, Nick and Paul, in a bar which had a more racy area upstairs. 'There was this woman who was strapped in with these Shibari (bondage) ropes and this muscly guy in pants, and he had a whip. Krissy was intrigued, so we all ended up having a go at whipping. It was just an average night whipping amongst friends.' There's absolutely nothing average about that, Ches. But there are worse ways to spend a Tuesday. 11 Ed's new release ED SHEERAN will drop his latest single Old Phone at 4pm today – and has gone through his mobile from a decade ago to celebrate. The tune is about how he had to revisit a handset for evidence before his 2023 legal case, where he was cleared of plagiarising Marvin Gaye on Thinking Out Loud. 11 He found loads of old showbiz snaps, which he has shared on Instagram account @teddysoldphone. Among them is a selfie with Taylor Swift, a pic of Harry Styles wearing a grill on his teeth, and a snap with now-wife Cherry Seaborn in school uniform for Halloween. Country living for Sydney & Paris SYDNEY SWEENEY is living her best life after breaking up with film producer Jonathan Davino. The Euphoria actress partied with Paris Hilton at Stagecoach festival in California and shared this snap of them together in the VIP area backstage. 11 Both of them got into the country music spirit, with Syd wearing a pair of nude-coloured cowboy boots, while Paris went all out in a glittery bodysuit complete with matching chaps. Why go half-arsed when you can go the whole hog, eh, Paris? Stormzy having a bubble with pals SIX months after I revealed he was growing close with US singer Victoria Monet, it seems Stormzy is hitting the town as a single man. My exclusive photo shows the Firebabe rapper on a night out with his mates at posh Mayfair restaurant Mr Porter. An onlooker told me: 'Stormzy and his friends arrived in a car and went into the back entrance of Mr Porter. 'There were a few people hanging around outside the front and they wanted a more lowkey entrance. 'When they came out at about 12.25am, Stormzy was still holding his champagne glass and looked like he wanted to carry on the party. 'It was late but he and his pals all clamboured back into the car and headed off to carry on the night.' Away from partying, Stormzy has revealed he's working on a new production at the National Theatre. He has been 'drawn to theatre' throughout his life and said his plans will be announced soon. Stormzy got on board after the theatre's new artistic director, Indhu Rubasingham, said she spent 'six to eight months doggedly pursuing Stormzy and his team'. She said the production would be 'a piece with his music'. I'm a huge fan, so I'll be first in line for a ticket. Anna's mission ANNA LAPWOOD is on a mission to get women in classical music heard. As the first woman to receive an organ scholarship from Oxford's Magdalen College in 560 years, she wants to help women hone their craft on the instrument. At an exclusive preview of her new album Firedove, which is out on May 30, she told event host Sandi Toksvig: 'I've been striving to build a place where ideas wouldn't just be shot down immediately by everyone in the room. 'When I was doing an organ competition at 19, a man sat me down and said, 'You need to play more like a man'. I was like, 'What? Please tell me what you mean?'. He said, 'You need to play with more power and authority'. And I was like, wow. The thing that really bugs me is this was nearly ten years ago. 'And the number of people who say to me, 'I'm sorry you had that experience, but of course it doesn't happen any more . . .' Then a young organist came up to me and said, 'I was told in my organ lesson last week by my teacher to play more like a man'.' While there are still hurdles to climb, Anna, who once taught Tom Cruise how to play the organ during a secret lesson at the Royal Albert Hall, says her passion is spreading. Anna, pictured with Sandi, added: 'It is trying to make anyone feel like the organ is an instrument they can play, whether they're male or female.' Paul unfolds wings for memories of 70s SIR PAUL McCARTNEY has unveiled the cover of his upcoming book Wings: The Story Of A Band On The Run. The Beatles legend is opening his diaries and photo album from the Seventies to tell all about the group, which gave us hits such as Silly Love Songs and Live And Let Die. In the foreword, Paul writes: 'Suddenly Wings has found its moment. 'We have a generational shift at work, and it's like being transported back on a magic carpet. Working on the book has awakened so many beautiful memories of our times back then.' On the cover picture taken by his late wife LINDA, Paul poses with her plus other bandmates Denny Laine, Henry McCullough and Denny Seiwell. The photo was taken in Spain in 1972, a year after the band formed. In the book, which is out on November 4, there is material from 42 hours of new interviews and never-before-published chats with Paul and the band. It also includes diary entries from him at the time, along with handwritten song lyrics. Barb's new album BARBRA STREISAND has recruited fellow superstars for new album The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two, which will be released on June 27. Barbra sings with Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey on One Heart, One Voice, collaborates with Paul McCartney on My Valentine, and Bob Dylan on The Very Thought Of You. Sam Smith, Sting, Seal, Tim McGraw and Josh Groban also appear. The first single, which is out now, is a cover of The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, with Hozier.
The Irish Sun
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
CBB viewers gobsmacked as Chesney Hawkes reveals he's a secret nepo baby and has connection to the Beatles
CELEBRITY Big Brother's Chesney Hawkes dropped a bombshell on his co-stars as he revealed he was a secret nepo-baby. The musician was discussing his own childhood and upbringing during the family shopping task in which he reflected on life growing up as the son of a "rock-and-roll" dad. Advertisement 5 Chesney Hawkes has revealed he is a secret nepo-baby Credit: Eroteme 5 He is the son of Tremeloes band member Len Hawkes Credit: Alamy 5 Len was a close pal of The Beatles George Harrison Credit: Corbis - Getty Len is best known for being a member of the Tremeloes, a successful band who secured a number one hit in 1963 with the track, Do You Love Me. The band went on to score a string of 13 top 40 hits on the UK Singles Chart between 1967 and 1971. Speaking in the Diary Room, Chesney told Big Brother of an incredible link to The Beatles with his father Len being a close pal of Advertisement Read More on CBB They hit it off after meeting one another during a recording session in the 60s. Chesney said on the ITV show: "My parents were rock and rollers, my dad's a rockstar, my mum was an actress and a game show host. "It was like parties all the time and celebrities over at the house. "My brother and sister and I just watched in awe at the debauchery in front of us." Advertisement Most read in Reality Adding of some of the famous faces he would see at their home during one of the wild celeb-packed parties, Chesney said: "Gerry Marsden was slumped at the bar. " Radio 1 DJs, Mike Read, wearing a dress if I remember rightly. Chesney Hawkes reveals heartbreaking reason he signed for CBB and says sorry to fans for cancelling tour dates to do show I was sitting there with my dad and Eric Clapton and "There are all my uncles these guys." Advertisement Chesney went on to carve out an impressive career of his own thanks to his legendary hit single. His CBB stint coincides with the release of his latest album, Living Arrows. 5 Chesney with his family as a child Credit: Getty 5 He is currently in the CBB house Credit: Eroteme Advertisement
The Sun
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
CBB viewers gobsmacked as Chesney Hawkes reveals he's a secret nepo baby and has connection to the Beatles
CELEBRITY Big Brother's Chesney Hawkes dropped a bombshell on his co-stars as he revealed he was a secret nepo-baby. The musician was discussing his own childhood and upbringing during the family shopping task in which he reflected on life growing up as the son of a "rock-and-roll" dad. 5 5 5 Chesney, known for his hit The One and Only, is the son of musician Len Hawkes and actress, Carol Dilworth. Len is best known for being a member of the Tremeloes, a successful band who secured a number one hit in 1963 with the track, Do You Love Me. The band went on to score a string of 13 top 40 hits on the UK Singles Chart between 1967 and 1971. Speaking in the Diary Room, Chesney told Big Brother of an incredible link to The Beatles with his father Len being a close pal of George Harrison. They hit it off after meeting one another during a recording session in the 60s. Chesney said on the ITV show: "My parents were rock and rollers, my dad's a rockstar, my mum was an actress and a game show host. "It was like parties all the time and celebrities over at the house. "My brother and sister and I just watched in awe at the debauchery in front of us." Adding of some of the famous faces he would see at their home during one of the wild celeb-packed parties, Chesney said: "Gerry Marsden was slumped at the bar. "Radio 1 DJs, Mike Read, wearing a dress if I remember rightly. Chesney Hawkes reveals heartbreaking reason he signed for CBB and says sorry to fans for cancelling tour dates to do show I was sitting there with my dad and Eric Clapton and George Harrison came up to us and said to my dad, 'go on then introduces us to your famous son'. "There are all my uncles these guys." Chesney went on to carve out an impressive career of his own thanks to his legendary hit single. His CBB stint coincides with the release of his latest album, Living Arrows. 5 5
The Independent
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Chesney Hawkes: ‘I was molested when I was 13. I carried that with me my whole life'
Pop singer and one-time teenage heartthrob Chesney Hawkes has revealed he was sexually abused as a child, in a powerful new interview with The Independent. Currently appearing on ITV's Celebrity Big Brother, the 53-year-old singer discussed the trauma on Good Vibrations, this publication's music podcast. The revelation comes as he releases a new album, Living Arrows, which features a moving track titled '13' written in collaboration with Nick Kershaw, the songwriter behind his breakout hit 'The One and Only'. 'When I was young – I was 13 years old – I was molested,' Hawkes said. 'It lasted longer than it should have done, put it that way, and I kind of carried that with me my whole life and didn't really realise how much it affected me until a little bit later on.' The singer, who did not name his abuser but clarified it was someone outside his family, said it was a moment of vulnerability with his wife of 27 years, Kristina, that led to the song's creation. 'It was very much in my mind at this one particular moment where I was going up to do a session with Nick, because I just had this kind of crying, breakthrough moment with my wife about it,' he said. 'I thought, that's it. I've dealt with that now and we can move on. So I went up to Nick's house and we had a glass of wine and we started talking and he was like, 'Are you alright?' And I just spilled it out to him. He's known me since I was a kid.' Kershaw encouraged him to write about the experience. 'It was so easy,' Hawkes said. 'It was like I had to write it… it was like vomiting.' The musician said he 'had to be brave' and that he felt as though it was 'something that people need to hear', explaining that writing the song helped him continue to be vulnerable through the rest of the album. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 30-day free trial Sign up 'I was definitely in a state of wanting to get s*** out,' he said. 'So there are a couple of other songs on the album that tackle some deeper, more difficult topics as well.' Hawkes shot to fame as a teenager in 1991 upon the release of 'The One and Only', which topped the UK charts for five weeks and also reached the top 10 in the United States. He also starred opposite The Who's Roger Daltrey in the film Buddy's Song, which featured 'The One and Only' as its main theme. The pop-rock anthem turned him into an international sensation, a 'heartthrob' who was the subject of intense media scrutiny and attention from fans, and who was later dismissed as a 'one-hit wonder' and brutally dropped by his record label. Elsewhere in the emotional and candid interview, Hawkes spoke about the impact that fame had on him, as he splashed out on luxury cars and dabbled briefly with substance abuse. 'Being young was definitely [behind some] difficult mental health issues as a kid,' he said. 'But also there [were] other things like where you're part of the machine – I was part of the machine – so there were people in charge of my career.' When he first signed his record deal, Hawkes's heroes were artists such as The Beatles, Stevie Wonder and David Bowie, having been raised in a rock'n'roll household by his father Len 'Chip' Hawkes – the singer and bassist for the beat group The Tremoloes – and mother Carol Dilworth, a former actor and gameshow host. 'I always thought that if I was gonna make it, that was gonna be the route that I would take. That would be my thing, you know?' Hawkes said. 'So obviously the heartthrob route was kind of, not manufactured, but it was because I was that pretty boy – I get it. I understand why they went that route – but it wasn't particularly my choice. But I didn't speak up, you know, and say, 'No, this is not me.'' He also addressed how he was 'eviscerated' by the press after the fame he had achieved with 'The One and Only' began to dwindle. 'I kind of shoved it down inside myself and put the lid on and didn't pay attention to the fact that it actually was affecting me,' he said. 'But that's what you do when you are young. You don't know how to deal with those things. 'I did get into drugs and alcohol… but quickly realised that that's not the way to go – I concentrated on music, and I've always been quite a tenacious person.' Despite being dropped by his label, Hawkes has continued to tour and release music; he recently supported fellow singer-songwriter James Blunt on his European tour, and will perform a series of headline shows later this year. He is currently starring in this year's series of Celebrity Big Brother on ITV, alongside fellow guests including controversial actor Mickey Rourke, EastEnders actor Patsy Palmer, former child star and pop singer JoJo Siwa, and former Conservative MP Sir Michael Fabricant. His new album, Living Arrows, is out now. The full episode of Good Vibrations is available on all major streaming platforms. If you are a child and you need help because something has happened to you, you can call Childline free of charge on 0800 1111. You can also call the NSPCC if you are an adult and you are worried about a child, on 0808 800 5000. The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (Napac) offers support for adults on 0808 801 0331
