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Western Telegraph
3 days ago
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Hair Syrup owner 'shouted at for 20 minutes' at festival
Lucie Macleod, from Newport, Pembrokeshire, is the owner of Hair Syrup and went to the In It Together festival at Old Park Farm, Margam to give out samples of her products. However, after arriving at the festival, a group of people sat outside the tent that Lucie and her best friend, Lucy, were staying in, causing a "massive invasion of privacy". Lucie posted on Tik Tok: 'We've just had a really weird experience this morning, so we were obviously supposed to be at In It Together Festival until tomorrow. "But we basically had a big group of people sit outside our tent for about 20 minutes, shouting, looking through the windows, being like 'come and speak to us, we want to try your hair oil, we've seen you on TikTok. We found out where you were staying. "That's obviously not cool, we love meeting people of course but you cannot turn up where we're staying, it's like really a massive invasion of privacy coming to our tent. It's really not cool. "So, we're not going to stay here again tonight. So, we're not going to be here tomorrow. We just don't feel comfortable, like we've got all our stuff in here, this is where we sleep and it's just not really the vibe and there's no other places we can move to. So, yeah we're actually going to leave this evening." Following the incident, Lucie and Lucy, otherwise known as the 'The Two Luc's' spent their day without wearing any merchandise or branded t-shirts. This came after the pair gave out thousands of free samples and had to deal with a four-hour long queue. Lucie added in a separate post: "We love meeting you guys, but pretty please don't turn up outside where we are staying for 20 minutes shouting at us." The Newport native appeared on Dragons Den in January 2025 where she appealed for a £190,000 investment from the panel to help her in her quest for 'mass global expansion', in return for a three per cent share in her business which she runs out of Fishguard and Goodwick. Lucie started her business during the Covid lockdown after looking for something that would keep her hair in good condition for a long time, having found a number of products only had the desired effect for a short period of time.
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Welsh beauty brand boss quits festival after she's followed to tent and 'shouted at for 20 minutes'
Welsh beauty brand boss quits festival after she's followed to tent and 'shouted at for 20 minutes' The boss of Hair Syrup, which featured on Dragon's Den earlier this year, was with a colleague handing out free samples at In it Together Festival in Margam when the incident happened Lucie Macleod started her multi-million pound business after her TikTok went viral during lockdown (Image: Veolara Studio, Mervè Key ) The founder of Pembrokeshire-based company Hair Syrup and her best friend and social media manager have said they were forced to leave a music festival early after they were followed back to their tents. Lucie Macleod's company, started in 2020, has gone from TikTok to Boots in the space of four years after the now 24-year-old founder filmed a viral TikTok about her hair transformation leading to people requesting her "magic syrup". She and Lucy Palmer, who go by "The Two Luc's", attended the In It Together festival at Old Park Farm, Margam, after sponsoring the event and decided to give out samples of their hair care products to festival-goers. Unfortunately for them the weekend took a bad turn as they were then followed back to their tents leading them to feel unsafe and making them feel they had to leave the festival early. They shared their experience on TikTok to fans of the brand, as well as informing security and the festival's management. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Lucie said in a TikTok video: "Umm we've just had a really weird experience this morning so we were obviously supposed to be at In It Together Festival until tomorrow, but we basically had a big group of people sit outside our tent for about 20 minutes, shouting, looking through the windows, being like 'come and speak to us, we want to try your hair oil, we've seen you on TikTok. We found out where you were staying.' Article continues below "That's obviously not cool, we love meeting people of course but you cannot turn up where we're staying, it's like really a massive invasion of privacy coming to our tent. It's really not cool." She continued: "So, we're not going to stay here again tonight. So, we're not going to be here tomorrow. We just don't feel comfortable, like we've got all our stuff in here, this is where we sleep and it's just not really the vibe and there's no other places we can move to. So, yeah we're actually going to leave this evening." The pair then decided to spend the day a little more under the radar, without all the merchandise and without their branded t-shirts as Lucie said: "I feel a bit weird about it to be honest." Content cannot be displayed without consent The pair had been handing out free samples across the weekend at the festival, and even had a queue that didn't go down for four hours. They lugged around over 2,000 samples of their products and ended up giving most of their weekend stock out in the first day. In a separate post, they shared: "We love meeting you guys, but pretty please don't turn up outside where we are staying for 20 minutes shouting at us." In the video you can hear festival-goers outside of the tent asking for products and saying "don't break my heart," as the the founder of the company looks terrified. Content cannot be displayed without consent Social media users shared their support in the comments of the video. One said: "This is beyond breaking a boundary. This is your personal space. So sorry that a small minority of people have ruined your experience and made you feel uncomfortable. Do not blame you for not wanting to stay. Hope you guys can still enjoy your day." Article continues below Another added: "Hope you're both okay, unfortunately people forget we all deserve a normal peaceful life as well as what we do for work." Since their start on the social media platform, the business has grown and grown and their products can be purchased at Boots, BeautyBay, Lookfantastic, ASOS as well as directly from the company shop on Tik Tok where they have amassed over 400k followers. You can read more about the brand and our interview with Lucie here.
Wales Online
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Where is Welsh singer and former Eurovision act Lucie Jones now?
Where is Welsh singer and former Eurovision act Lucie Jones now? From musicals and Eurovision to performing at Glastonbury, what has Lucie Jones been up to? Lucie represented the UK at Eurovision in 2017 with her song Never Give Up on You' (Image: AP ) The 69th Eurovision Song Contest is taking place this weekend, and the UK is gearing up to send girl band Remember Monday to represent it in the biggest singing competition in the world. Someone who knows the pressure of competing in Eurovision is Welsh West End sensation Lucie Jones, who represented the UK at the contest in 2017 in Kyiv. The now 34-year-old from the small village of Pentyrch, secured 15th place with her song Never Give Up on You. Host Graham Norton praised her as "one of our strongest entrants in years" after she amassed 111 points, at the time the highest tally since 2011. Reflecting on her performance, she exclaimed: "That. Was. Incredible - unbelievable feeling. Celebrate diversity folks, I will NEVER give up on you". For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . Her taste for the stage started in 2010 when Cameron Mackintosh cast her as Cosette for the West End's Les Misérables, although she gained fame at just 18-years-old while participating in the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009. The then-teenager left judges and audiences spellbound with her powerful rendition of Whitney Houston's classic, I Will Always Love You, in her first audition. Article continues below Lucie made it to the live shows where she shared the stage with the likes of Stacey Solomon, Olly Murs and Joe McElderry, under the mentorship of Dannii Minogue. Her performances included renditions of Sweet Child Of Mine and My Funny Valentine before she was voted off in the fifth week, finishing in eight place. The topic of Lucie's exit from the talent show sparked widespread debate. In a dramatic sing-off against Louis Walsh's pop-culture sensation Jedward, Lucie was sent home when Simon Cowell cast the deciding vote in favour of John and Edward, leading to public outcry and over 1,000 viewer complaints. Reflecting on her X Factor ordeal years later, Lucie disclosed her feelings: "I did feel Simon was victimising me and in some ways, he was hypocritical for not saving me as he knew I could sing," she confided three years after the incident. Recounting her immediate reaction, she said: "I was so upset I burst into tears in front of the judges. Afterwards, Simon walked out of the studio and tapped me on the nose and said, 'Chin up, love,' but all I could think was, 'I want to punch you!'". However, after the show Lucie went on to more theatrical success and continued to blossom with coveted roles like Victoria in American Psycho the musical, Maureen in Rent's UK tour, Jenna in Waitress and she dazzled audiences as the charismatic Elle Woods in Legally Blonde. In 2022, Lucie graced the stage at Victoria's Apollo Theatre as the star of Stephen Schwartz's Wicked. She played Elphaba, the green-skinned protagonist whose destiny is to become the infamous Wicked Witch of the West and is known for her powerhouse vocals After her time in Wicked, in 2023 she reprised the role of Fantine in the West End production of Les Miserables, before moving on to role of Catherine in the 50th anniversary London concert production of Pippin in 2024. Her next musical theatre role is set to be the lead of 13 going on 30 the musical which is based on the movie of the same name. She will be playing Jenna Rink when the show is set to premiere in September, 2025, at Manchester Opera House. Before she originates the role of Jenna Rink in 13 going on 30, Lucie has something very exciting in store for her. She will be performing at Glastonbury 2025, at the Astrolabe, the festival's home of theatre, drama, dance, and comedy. Content cannot be displayed without consent She shared on Instagram: "Worthy Farm, here I come. I'm so ridiculously excited to share that I will be performing at Glasto 2025. Joined by a band led by the unmatched @jonrangerinsta and guided as always by the best of the best @noisebyjonny I'm there to make some festival history in being the first musical theatre artist ever to perform at the festival." Article continues below Lucie continued: "Cannot wait to see the happiest people in the world- the glasto ticket holders- at Astrolabe on Thurs Fri and Sat! Let's all defy gravity in a field together babyyyyyyyyy!!"
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I represented UK at Eurovision - here's what I told Remember Monday'
Former X Factor star Lucie Jones represented represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2017 - and she's given 2025 stars Remember Monday some crucial advice Eurovision hopefuls Remember Monday will be taking to the stage in Basel tonight in hopes to bring the title back to the UK. The band will be performing their hit song What The Hell Just Happened? in front of millions - and one former Eurovision star has shared what she told the band ahead of their big moment. It's no secret that the UK don't have the best luck in the competition - as the trio Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele told Richard Arnold on Good Morning Britain earlier this week that they hope to at least make it to the left side of the board. Lucie Jones finished in 15th place during her performance in 2017 in Ukraine with her performance of Never Give Up on You. It marked the the UK's best result since 2011 - and Lucie exclusively told the Mirror what advice she's given her friends Remember Monday ahead of their performance tonight. Revealing she'd spoken to the girls since she found out about their performance, Lucie revealed: "I've spoken to the girls quite a lot since I found out they were doing the show this year, or the competition, I should say. I never think of it as a competition because it's such like a celebration, do you know what I mean?" Although Lucie said the girls "didn't need any advice" because of how great they are, there was one crucial piece of guidance she gave them. "My one piece of advice to them was just have fun," she told us. "Eurovision is the most fun, and if you take yourself too seriously within it, it will never go well for you." This year, Lucie will be away in Stockholm for work, but she'll be supporting Remember Monday from overseas. "I've seen them in concert a few times and I know the girls, they're smashing it! I'll be in Stockholm on Eurovision night, but I will be wrapping my Remember Day t-shirt and I will be voting as many times as I can," she gushed. Viewers saw Remember Monday perform on the Eurovision stage for the first time on Thursday night - as they gave a preview of what was to come during tonight's live final. The trio danced around a giant chandelier as they harmonised in the performance. Fans were loving the performance, as some declared them winners already. One fan said: "The UK slaying the vocals also, yes girls!" Another commented: "Dare I say it… uk shock winners?"
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
X Factor and West End star lands first ever Glastonbury slot 16 years after starring on ITV show
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN X Factor and West End star has landed their first ever Glastonbury slot, 16 years after starring on the hit ITV show. This year's Glastonbury festival looks set to be another vintage year with Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975 and Neil Young all set to perform headline sets. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 An X Factor and West End star has landed their first ever Glastonbury slot, 16 years after starring on the hit ITV show Credit: Getty 5 Lucie Jones has bagged herself a slot at Glastonbury Credit: Getty 5 The X Factor star has gone on to have huge West End success Credit: ITV Sir Rod Stewart will follow in the footsteps of Shania Twain, Kylie Minogue and Dolly Parton and take on the famous Legend slot on Sunday afternoon. And we can reveal that X Factor star Lucie Jones will be performing at the iconic festival too. Lucie, 33, who first rose to fame on the talent show in 2009, has had a lot musical theatre and West End success since her time on the programme. And now, she will grace the the Glastonbury Music Festival stage on the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings of the festival this June in the Astrolabe, nestled within the Theatre & Circus section of the event. Glastonbury organisers expressed their enthusiasm as well, stating, 'We are thrilled to welcome Lucie to the festival. Her performances will enrich our diverse line up and cater to the many Musical Theatre fans that attend.' They continued: "With musical theatre gaining an even wider audience thanks to the movie Wicked and the second instalment released this year, we were aware of Lucie playing the title role of Elphaba in the West End, in what was proclaimed as one of the most exhilarating performances in that role ever portrayed. 'It cemented that Lucie was the perfect fit to make Glastonbury history as one of the many highlights.' Lucie played protagonist Elphaba Thropp in the West End production between 2022 and 2023. Lucie first rose to fame when she competed on The X Factor in 2009. Lucie Jones sings Whitney Houston classic on X Factor 2009 Although she didn't win the competition, finishing in eighth place, she has since proven her talent extends far beyond reality TV. Following The X Factor, she took on various roles in West End productions, and most notably, the coveted role of Elphaba. Her portrayal of the misunderstood witch has garnered rave reviews. She has starred in productions such as Les Misérables, Bat Out of Hell, and Rent, earning praise for her powerful voice and stage presence. Lucie went on to compete in Eurovision back in 2017 where she finished in 15th place. She blamed Brexit for her disappointing showing, where she didn't manage to get a single point from Germany or France. In an exclusive interview just hours after the result, Lucie said: 'I had no idea how Brexit was going to affect the vote until I was there. I did notice lots of Brexit comments. 'I mean the Aussies were the only ones to give us 12 points out of everyone — now that was pretty awkward.' As 2025 continues, Lucie is set to launch a podcast, and the star also has a a successful radio show on Magic FM, and bagged the starring role in the much-anticipated musical 13 Going On 30 at the Manchester Opera House. 5 Lucie will perform on the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings of the festival this June in the Astrolabe, nestled within the Theatre & Circus section of the event Credit: PA:Press Association
