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Daily Mail
6 hours ago
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Lizzie Cundy puts on a leggy display in a lace minidress as she defends Miss England pageant and recalls judging contest the year Danny Jones' wife Georgia was crowned
Lizzie Cundy put on a leggy display in a lace mini dress as she weighed in on the Miss England scandal reflecting on Danny Jones ' wife. The socialite, 57, who has judged pageants for many years across her glitzy career in TV, appeared on Channel 5 's Storm Huntley show on Monday. For her TV stint she put on a classy display in a £350 pale blue Self-Portrait floral peplum minidress. She appeared on the show to weigh on the recent scandal surrounding the Miss England pageant contest. As she defended the show, the personality reflected back to her time as a judge on the show which was during the time when McFly 's Danny's wife Georgia won. 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. Speaking to the show host, Lizzie said: 'I was in these pageants, I did them, I have been a judge many times for Miss England. 'And I am sorry she wasn't happy with her experience but I know many girls where it has been absolutely incredible, given them a step up the ladder in their career, loads of opportunities, been able to do loads of charity work from it and had the time of their lives. 'I was a judge on Miss England when Danny Jones, you know McFly, his wife won Georgia who was profoundly deaf and she was finding it hard to get on in modelling work and when she won Miss England, it was a huge opportunity for her. 'She went on todo great things and it does a great deal for charity as well.' Lizzie defended the contest as it has come under fire in recent days after a Miss World beauty contestant has become embroiled in an exploitation row after she accused the organisers of using her as entertainment for wealthy investors. Milla Magee, the reigning Miss England, said she decided to take part in the Miss World 2025 pageant to promote her campaign to have CPR added to the school curriculum. But before she left before the grand final in India on Saturday, she reported claimed she felt exploited. It is believed that she said she and the other women were being used as entertainment for investors as a 'thank you', the Guardian first reported. Lizzie defended the contest as it has come under fire in recent days after a Miss World beauty contestant has become embroiled in an exploitation row after she accused the organisers of using her as entertainment for wealthy investors In response to the claims, Miss World referred to the 'false and defamatory statements' and said they were 'completely unfounded and inconsistent with the reality of her time with us'. The organisation's chief executive, Julia Morley reportedly claimed in an interview with the Hindu newspaper that Milla left because she 'believed she didn't stand a chance in the competition'. Miss England director Angie Beasley said in a statement: 'Beauty With A Purpose is a charity not a 'mantra' founded by Julia Morley CBE. Julia is the chairman & CEO of the Miss World organisation. 'The charity focuses on helping disadvantaged children and young people worldwide through various projects and initiatives. It's a platform that empowers young women to make a difference by raising funds and awareness for causes they are passionate about. 'Winning a national title like Miss England just gives the contestants a bigger platform to promote their causes. Miss Wales, Millie-Mae Adams won the Beauty with a Purpose Award for Europe at Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad India highlighting 'First Aid Against Knife Crime' a very powerful initiative . 'Our last Miss England winner Jessica Gagen promoted 'Women in Stem' during her year and placed in the top 8 of Miss World winning the Miss World Europe 2024 title. 'Us organisers work tirelessly to try and help our winners promote their project in their own country during their year which I have personally done for Milla Magee. 'During the year Milla held the Miss England title, I personally got behind her CPR project & promoted this for her on the Miss England platform as I think it's a great initiative. This is something we always do for our national winners now if they are passionate about their own project as usually it's a great way of spreading positivity on social media which I think we need to do in today's society! 'We even made CPR awareness a round in the next Miss England due to Milla's campaign highlighting the need for CPR Training across England with our hundreds of contestants.' Milla said: 'What Julia said was vindictive and very bitter. And it was a ridiculous statement. 'I did not leave because I thought I was not going to win. I left because I wanted to stand for what I believe in and it didn't align with my values. 'And I would hate for another young girl to go into this system after watching me this past year and have to experience the same.' She added: 'I felt like I've been fed a false narrative of this system that promotes ''beauty with a purpose'', that's supposed to be about advocacy and what you champion for.' Instead, Milla claimed she found she and the other women were there based on looks and to entertain guests, with limited opportunity provided to promote their chosen causes. In one claim, the contestant alleged that a man approached her and said: 'Next time I'm in London or England, hook me up' - leaving Milla feeling uncomfortable. She added that she has received many messages from women who have also taken part in pageants, 'saying how they felt the exact same'.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
TV star, 56, says she's juggling string of secret hunks & ending ‘one guy' romances after Carol Vorderman sex confession
LIZZIE Cundy has opened up about her vibrant love life, revealing she's currently juggling several secret romances and has no intention of settling down with just one man anymore. TV star Lizzie, 56, who was married to footballer 7 Lizzie Cundy says she's currently juggling several secret romances and has no intention of settling down with just one man anymore Credit: BBC 7 She stars in Sex After Celebrity with Danielle Lloyd and Lembit Opik Credit: BBC And it comes two years after Carol Vorderman, 64, stunned fans with her own Over the years, Lizzie has been linked to a number of high-profile men, including her ex-husband Jason, with whom she shares two sons, as well as rugby ace , 39, and nightclub boss Appearing in the film, former WAG Lizzie told viewers how she's keeping her love life spicy. She said: 'Dating is great now. I am loving dating. I do a long-distance relationship, which is fantastic.' read more on lizzie cundy Lizzie went on to spill the sexy secrets of juggling multiple men, sending 'little naughty pics' to keep the flames burning. She teased: 'So, you know, you can send little naughty pics and you just keep it fresh. They're not there all the time, getting on your nerves.' Lizzie admitted she's now enjoying the best of all worlds with a number of companions who each bring something different to her life. She said: 'You know, guys are good for different things. I used to have one guy and I'd think, 'Oh, if only he was a little bit more fun and wanted to go out at night.' Most read in Celebrity 'So I've got guys, you know, one likes football, one likes going out for dinner, one makes me laugh, one's good in bed, you know. Got it all! "I'm free, I love it, and I've never been happier.' Lizzie Cundy in new feud with Carol Vorderman as she delivers cheeky swipe Earlier in the show, Lizzie recalled a horrific ordeal when an ex attempted to film a sex tape without her consent. She said: "I'm more aware, now I'm a celebrity, of how I am, I suppose, in bed. 'I remember dating a guy and he kept using his phone. I was like, 'What are you doing?' And then I thought, 'He's filming me. He's going to make a sex tape!' "And I'm more wary and watching, rather than more relaxed. But I'm a free girl." During a discussion with glamour model Danielle Lloyd and former politician Lembit Opik, she explained being forced to shut down a similar attempt on a date. 7 Former WAG Lizzie told viewers how she's keeping her love life spicy Credit: Instagram 7 Lizzie was married to footballer Jason Cundy until 2012 Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 7 She more-recently dated nightclub boss, Jeremy Gordeno Credit: Rex Features 7 Lizzie has also spoken of a fling with Danny Cipriani Credit: Getty Lizzie said: 'I've actually been on a date where, sitting there, and I've seen him push his phone. "And I've thought, 'I think he's recording me.' So I just said, 'Yeah, is your phone on? Are you recording?' "And he just went, 'Yeah.'" Lizzie's revelations come after Carol's own headline-making confession in 2023. The Countdown legend admitted to having - with no exclusive commitments, allowing everyone to move on freely. However, Carol recently revealed she had since dropped two of those relationships. She told "I haven't had many relationships but I've had a couple of bad ones — they're a gamble." She continued: "I love being single. I couldn't think of anything worse than being with a full-time partner. "Most women, even happily married ones, would say if something happened to their partner they'd feel the same. They to me say, 'Yay! Good for you!'" What is polyamory? Polyamory is the practice of having romantic relationships with more than one person at the same time, with the knowledge and consent of all parties. It can refer to relationships where one person has multiple partners or spouses, or where all parties are in a relationship with each other, for example in a throuple. According to 7 Lizzie's revelations come after Carol's own headline-making confession in 2023 Credit: Alamy
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
TV star, 56, says she's juggling string of secret hunks & ending ‘one guy' romances after Carol Vorderman sex confession
LIZZIE Cundy has opened up about her vibrant love life, revealing she's currently juggling several secret romances and has no intention of settling down with just one man anymore. TV star Lizzie, 56, who was married to footballer Jason Cundy, 55, until 2012, spoke candidly in the newly-released BBC documentary, Sex After Celebrity. 7 7 And it comes two years after Carol Vorderman, 64, stunned fans with her own polyamorous sex confession on live TV. Over the years, Lizzie has been linked to a number of high-profile men, including her ex-husband Jason, with whom she shares two sons, as well as rugby ace Danny Cipriani, 39, and nightclub boss Jeremy Gordeno, 59. Appearing in the film, former WAG Lizzie told viewers how she's keeping her love life spicy. She said: 'Dating is great now. I am loving dating. I do a long-distance relationship, which is fantastic.' Lizzie went on to spill the sexy secrets of juggling multiple men, sending 'little naughty pics' to keep the flames burning. She teased: 'So, you know, you can send little naughty pics and you just keep it fresh. They're not there all the time, getting on your nerves.' Lizzie admitted she's now enjoying the best of all worlds with a number of companions who each bring something different to her life. She said: 'You know, guys are good for different things. I used to have one guy and I'd think, 'Oh, if only he was a little bit more fun and wanted to go out at night.' 'So I've got guys, you know, one likes football, one likes going out for dinner, one makes me laugh, one's good in bed, you know. Got it all! "I'm free, I love it, and I've never been happier.' Lizzie Cundy in new feud with Carol Vorderman as she delivers cheeky swipe Earlier in the show, Lizzie recalled a horrific ordeal when an ex attempted to film a sex tape without her consent. She said: "I'm more aware, now I'm a celebrity, of how I am, I suppose, in bed. 'I remember dating a guy and he kept using his phone. I was like, 'What are you doing?' And then I thought, 'He's filming me. He's going to make a sex tape!' "And I'm more wary and watching, rather than more relaxed. But I'm a free girl." During a discussion with glamour model Danielle Lloyd and former politician Lembit Opik, she explained being forced to shut down a similar attempt on a date. 7 7 7 Lizzie said: 'I've actually been on a date where, sitting there, and I've seen him push his phone. "And I've thought, 'I think he's recording me.' So I just said, 'Yeah, is your phone on? Are you recording?' "And he just went, 'Yeah.'" Lizzie's revelations come after Carol's own headline-making confession in 2023. The Countdown legend admitted to having five men in her life - with no exclusive commitments, allowing everyone to move on freely. However, Carol recently revealed she had since dropped two of those relationships. She told The Times with a shrug: "Life's moved on, it's free-spirited. There's no ownership but it works. "I haven't had many relationships but I've had a couple of bad ones — they're a gamble." She continued: "I love being single. I couldn't think of anything worse than being with a full-time partner. "Most women, even happily married ones, would say if something happened to their partner they'd feel the same. They to me say, 'Yay! Good for you!'" What is polyamory? Polyamory is the practice of having romantic relationships with more than one person at the same time, with the knowledge and consent of all parties. It can refer to relationships where one person has multiple partners or spouses, or where all parties are in a relationship with each other, for example in a throuple. According to You Gov, 6.8% of people in the UK have been in a polyamorous relationship. 7
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lizzie Cundy, 56, reveals how heartbreak from footballer ex made her feel 'lonely and isolated' as she opens up about the realities of being a WAG in the noughties
Lizzie Cundy has opened up about the realities of being a WAG in the noughties as she shared the 'lonely and isolating' reality of her split from her footballer ex. The TV star, 56, got married to the former Chelsea player Jason Cundy, 55, in 1994, after meeting at a nightclub in Richmond, London. Lizzie split from Jason in 2012 after discovering his affair with opera singer Hannah Pedley. Now, in a new BBC documentary titled Sex After Celebrity, Lizzie revealed the difficulties she faced with being in the public eye at the height of her fame. Reflecting on the period when her marriage split became public, she described it as the 'most awful time' in her life. She said: 'It was the most awful time when my marriage split up, not just because it was a marriage splitting up and family was being split up, it was because it was on the front page of the papers. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'There's a picture of me in a swimsuit, looking over my shoulder, and it was all about my marriage split, and I didn't even know about it myself. And it was the reaction of other people as well. 'Friends I knew didn't know what to say. The mums at school would cross the road from me because they were embarrassed. 'They didn't really know what to say. So it actually became quite a lonely existence.' She continued: 'And not knowing who to trust, actually doubting friends, thinking, "Could they have put that story in?" or, you know, "I only told that person, so how did it get in?" 'And quizzing and questioning people that you've known a lifetime. So that side was awful.' Following the breakdown of her high-profile marriage, Lizzie found it hard to go back into the dating pool. She explained: 'It's difficult when you've been in a very high-profile relationship and then go into dating, because you have a trust issue. I certainly did. 'And I've actually been on a date where we're sitting there and I've seen him push his phone, and I thought, "I think you're recording me." Reflecting on the period when her marriage split became public, she described it as the 'most awful time' in her life 'So I just said it out, "Is your phone on? Are you recording?" And he just went, "Yeah..."' Fast forward to present day, the beauty has found a new lease of life for dating, as she described it was 'great now'. She went on to date England rugby player Danny Cipriani and has since enjoyed some other relationships out of the public eye. The TV star said: 'I am loving dating. I do long-distance relationships, which is fantastic. 'So, you know, you can send little naughty pics and you just keep it fresh. They're not there all the time, getting on your nerves. 'You know, guys are good for different things. You know, I used to have one guy and I'd think, "Oh, if only he was a little bit more fun and wanted to go out at night". 'I've got guys, you know, one likes football, one likes going out for dinner, one makes me laugh, one's good in bed, you know? Got it all. 'So that's what... I'm free. I love it, and I've never been happier.' Sex After Celebrity is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Holly Valance looks stunning in a floral purple dress as she joins pal Lizzie Cundy for a swanky lunch in Chelsea
Holly Valance cut a summery figure in a floral dress as she hosted a lunch at Cinquecento restaurant in Chelsea on Thursday. The actress and singer, 42, looked incredible in the purple and green floral strappy long dress as she was joined by pal Lizzie Cundy. Holly wrapped a lilac shawl around her shoulders and toted her belongings in a matching purple handbag. Styling her long blonde tresses loose, the former Neighbours star flashed her gorgeous smile as she posed for photos outside the restaurant. Meanwhile Lizzie stunned in a red and white poppy patterned off the shoulder dress as she arrived in style in a silver convertible Ferrari. 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. Holly Valance cut a summery figure in a floral dress as she hosted a lunch at Cinquecento restaurant in Chelsea on Thursday The socialite, 57, cinched in her waist with a chunky white belt and accessorised with a simple gold pendant necklace. Lizzie added inches to her frame in a pair of towering floral heels and wore her signature large sunglasses. Last month, Holly made a stylish return to the spotlight, stepping into an unexpected new role as the face of a beloved Australian brand. The actress has appeared in the latest ad campaign for Driza-Bone. In campaign images, Holly is seen embracing the great outdoors, effortlessly modelling one of the label's signature waterproof jackets. Dressed head-to-toe in a countryside chic ensemble, she relaxes on a rustic wooden bench with a glass of wine in hand. The campaign marks Holly's first major fashion gig in years following a decade-long break from showbiz. Known for its durable, weather-resistant outerwear, Driza-Bone has been an Australian staple for generations. Holly has spent the last decade focusing on her personal life and political interests. She launched her acting career in 1999 after winning the role of Felicity Scully in Neighbours, which she played until 2002. The Melbourne-born actress later moved to America and starred in several popular US movies and TV shows, including Taken, Entourage and Prison Break. She semi-retired from the industry in 2015, although she made a brief cameo on Neighbours in 2022. Following her retirement from acting, Holly reinvented herself as a conservative firebrand. She raised eyebrows last year after slamming Greta Thunberg as a 'demonic little gremlin' and claiming Australia has become 'too woke' in a TV interview. Holly criticised climate activist Thunberg to podcast host Christopher Hope. 'I don't understand why you have this, like, demonic little gremlin high priestess of climatism as the goddess in classrooms, Greta [Thunberg],' she said. 'All the kids are all coming home with depression and anxiety. 'Why would you go to your music lesson or bother doing your homework or get out of your bed if you think we're all going to be dead in five years anyway?' The mother-of-two also declared she has no intention of moving back to her Australian homeland, lamenting that the country is going ' woke '. 'The Australia I grew up in was unreal. It was so fun and we didn't seem to have all these problems... the woke stuff's really gone big in Australia,' she said. Holly elaborated on the 'woke culture', pointing towards 'the stuff they're teaching in school'. 'I don't think sexuality and children should be in the same sentence,' she said. Last year, Holly and her husband, billionaire property tycoon Nick Candy, hosted Donald Trump Jr, his Fox News host ex-fiancée Kimberley Guilfoyle, Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage and some 100 guests at their residence in Chelsea, London. 'It's a Holly party - you can guarantee it's going to be enormous fun,' Farage said on arrival at the event, where tickets cost between $US10,000 to $100,000 ($AUD15,000 to $150,000). Holly was born in Australia but has UK citizenship through her British mother and she resides in London and the Cotswolds.
