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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Zara McDermott confirms relationship with Louis Tomlinson through PDA-filled Instagram post
Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson have confirmed their relationship on social media after months of speculation. On August 4, McDermott shared a selfie on Instagram showing the couple kissing, accompanied by a simple red heart emoji. The post marked their first public acknowledgment of their romance online. The former Love Island star and One Direction singer were first linked earlier this year after being spotted on a private date. They reportedly began dating in early 2025 and went Instagram official in June after appearing together at Glastonbury Festival, where they were seen displaying affection in a TikTok video. McDermott's latest post quickly attracted attention, with fans flooding the comments in excitement. Messages included 'LOVE YOU GUYS,' 'Favourite couple,' and 'OMFG THE HARD LAUNCH.' Actress Ellie Leach, a close friend of McDermott's, commented, 'soooooo here for this.' Despite their growing romance, the relationship has seen some public tension. In June, Tomlinson encountered McDermott's ex-boyfriend, Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson, at the Soccer Aid charity match. According to the Daily Mail, the two had held peace talks at the team hotel, but Tomlinson reportedly ignored Thompson following the match. McDermott and Thompson ended their five-year relationship in December 2024. Speaking to The Sun, McDermott later shared that public scrutiny around her personal life has been 'frustrating,' adding that she now values 'real relationships and real support' over social media appearances. Meanwhile, Thompson recently reflected on the emotional aftermath of the split during an episode of Pete Wicks' Man Made podcast. He described the start of the year as 'uncomfortable' and admitted he's still learning to become more emotionally independent.
Daily Mirror
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sam Thompson reveals he has had an 'uncomfortable' year after Zara McDermott split
Former Made In Chelsea man Sam Thompson has revealed he has had an 'uncomfortable' year after his split from girlfriend of five years, Zara McDermott Sam Thompson has admitted his year to date has been "uncomfortable". He confession comes seven months after he and Zara McDermott announced their five-year relationship was over. The former Made In Chelsea star, 32, said sometimes such a difficult period can "shock" someone into changing their lifestyle. And that's what he has now revealed has happened in 2025. In his latest appearance on best pal Pete Wicks ' Man Made podcast, Sam candidly reflected on his year of change. "'It's such a weird one because I still look to people for help all the time," he said in a preview clip of the episode. In the clip Sam continued: "I look to you, if I'm ever in a problem, I'll call you, I'll call Marvin, I'll call Tony, I'll call Ryan, my brother-in -law, I'll call Louise. "I have a lot of people who I depend on and as much as I love that, I still feel inside like I'm not quite at the place where I can take care of myself." When former TOWIE man Pete then asked his mate if he believed asking for help or relying on others made him "less of a man," Sam added: "Asking for help, no. I think I lean a little bit too heavily into the depending." However, Sam did admit he now feels as though he is depending on himself a lot more following his impressive UNICEF challenge. It saw him transport the official Soccer Aid ball from Stamford Bridge to Old Trafford by foot and by bike over the course of five days. His efforts in the 260-mile challenge raised a huge £1,516,433 for the charity. He said: "Putting yourself in uncomfortable situations and realising that you can handle uncomfortable situations. I mean, this year, there's been one big uncomfortable situation […] I feel like you need a bad year or not bad year but an uncomfortable year to change who you are as a person. "You need almost like a shock to put you into sort of like a new phase of your life." It comes after Sam and Zara confirmed their split at the turn of the year. While Sam has found himself connected to different stars, including Love Island alum Samie Elishi, he is thought to currently be single. Zara, meanwhile, has moved on with former One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson. She recently shared a subtle nod to her new man in an online upload. She was seen wearing a dainty gold initial necklace. While neither Zara or Louis directly confirmed nor denied their romance, eagle-eyed fans noticed that during a recent Instagram story, Zara was wearing a gold initial necklace around her neck, but rather than her own initials, it featured a dainty golden letter L instead.
Daily Mirror
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Pete Wicks makes heartbreaking confession as he says 'I've never been so lonely'
Pete Wicks has made a heartbreaking confession, admitting he's "never been so lonely". He opened up about one of his toughest times speaking on his Man Made podcast Everyone goes through tough times sometimes, and Pete Wicks recently made a heartbreaking confession about how he's struggled with loneliness. The former Strictly Come Dancing star and TV personality recently opened up about his experience on his Man Made podcast, where he talked about one of the toughest periods of his life. Pete, 37, got very candid about his feelings after losing his grandmother, as he admitted it changed his life in so many ways. During the tough time, he said he's "never been so lonely", as he had to learn to try and navigate his grief following the tragic loss of his "best friend". In a clip shared on Instagram, he said: "I was really blessed and lucky to have had my nan for such a long time, and I've never felt so lonely and lost after she was gone, and I think that was the point where I thought f***, because she was always my safety net. "I was fortunate enough to have someone there who was a safety net to me and it wasn't until, you know, I hit 35-years-old that I thought f***. I used to speak to her every day, she was my best friend. "If I'd have got married while she was still here, she would have been my best man. Point blank." Former The Only Way Is Essex star Pete lost his beloved grandmother in 2022. When he appeared on Strictly back in 2024, he admitted he thinks she would have loved to have seen him compete in the Latin and ballroom BBC show. Pete's nan Doreen helped to bring Pete up in Harlow after his parents separated. She's said to have been a huge support to him, as his mother struggled with her mental health when he was growing up. During his time competing in the dance show, he told the High Performance podcast: "She would have loved it. I don't think she ever imagined that I'd be doing ballroom dancing on a Saturday night. "Hopefully there's one song that we might be doing which is very, very special to me at some point, if I'm in long enough, which is going to be a bit of a tribute to her." After he opened up about their close relationship on Man Made, many fans reached out to offer support. Some also praised him for speaking about his feelings and struggle so candidly. One said: "Listening to you talk about your nan is like listening to me talk about mine - mine was taken way too soon, but was blessed with her for 23 years of my life. Miss her every day." Another added: "As someone who has only one grandparent left (unfortunately she has dementia), I can really empathise your pain, Pete." A third replied: "I know what you mean, I was the same with my mum, and completely lost since she's passed." Meanwhile, a fourth also commented: "Your nan is looking down smiling at you @p_wicks01. This was like me and my mum." One more also added: "Aww, every time you talk about her I miss my grandma Mary. She was my best friend. My second mum." If you ever feel lonely, or know someone who struggles with loneliness, contact Mind for help and support.
Scottish Sun
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I never knew being loud & angry was toxic until Ercan asked me 1 thing during a row – it changed me, says Vicky Pattison
This follow Vicky describing her 'difficult' first year of marriage TOXIC TRAIT I never knew being loud & angry was toxic until Ercan asked me 1 thing during a row – it changed me, says Vicky Pattison Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VICKY Pattison revealed the one poignant question husband Ercan Ramadan asked her during a petty row which changed her forever. The reality star, 37, said on Pete Wicks' Man Made podcast how her clothing brand owner partner, 41, has been helping her unlearn 'toxic' habits. 5 Vicky Pattison Credit: Fabulous Magazine 5 Vicky tied the knot with Ercan Ramadan in 2024 Credit: Instagram 5 The reality star, pictured on Geordie Shore, shared how she used to 'shout' and be 'angry' - until Ercan made a comment Credit: MTV She shared: 'I had always saw communication from a very young age, being the child of an alcoholic, communication was loud. 'It's often quite scary but you quickly adapt to that, children do. 'I assumed in a relationship when you loved someone, you shouted basically. 'That's how I communicate, I'm angry, I'm loud and I never thought it was toxic. It was what I assumed you did.' However, former Geordie Shore star Vicky said everything changed when she had a 'little row' with her then-boyfriend six months into their relationship. She continued: 'Honeymoon period's over. He's seeing the real me. 'I'm not pretending I like football and kebabs anymore, I'm giving him the full Vicky Pattison experience which is terrifying. 'I remember we had this little row and I instantly escalated it because that's what I did.' Vicky said that the sentence that Ercan said to her made her rethink her behaviour in relationships. She explained: 'He stood there really quietly and he looked back and said 'why are you shouting at me when you're meant to love me?' Vicky Pattison reveals 'difficult' first year of marriage with husband Ercan 'I'm not often speechless and he completely stopped me in my tracks. 'All of my defences, all of my walls, all of my anger, it all just melted away in an instant. 'I was like 'I don't know why', because this is what I have always done and this is what men have always done to me and I didn't know there was another way to communicate even when you loved someone, I thought that's what you did.' Vicky and Ercan have been together since 2019, and he popped the question in 2022, with the pair tying the knot in Italy in 2024. Speaking of her husband, the TV and radio star said: 'Ercan's taught me an awful lot about what a healthy relationship should look like, what communication can be, what a man can be.' 5 The couple said 'I do' at The Old Marylebone Town Hall in 2024 before an Italian wedding Credit: Splash TOUGH YEAR Despite only getting married in August 2024, Vicky has previously opened up about it being a difficult first year. Speaking to the BBC's Woman's Hour, she said: "I don't think it's how anyone anticipates their first six months of marriage, you know, it's a very alien experience. "I mean it has been difficult, I have been frustrated, I have been upset and I have been overwhelmed quite a lot. He [Ercan] stood there really quietly and he looked back and said 'why are you shouting at me when you're meant to love me?' Vicky Pattison "So even without thinking about the deepfake itself, I haven't been a joy to live with quite frankly and I do feel for my husband but he's very supportive." Vicky was referring to her husband supporting her as she faced backlash over her deepfake porn documentary called My Deepfake Sex Tape, which some victims criticised as a 'PR stunt' and 'deeply disrespectful'. The documentary involved her directing actors to simulate a sex scene, then allowing AI to add her face to the footage. FUTURE KIDS 5 Vicky said Ercan has shown 'what a man can be' Credit: instagram She previously opened up to OK! Magazine about her views on having children with Ercan. Vicky shared: 'Everyone thought we'd try for kids quite quickly – so did we! But we're going to enjoy being married, for at least a year. Ercan's taught me an awful lot about what a healthy relationship should look like, what communication can be, what a man can be Vicky Pattison 'I'd love a honeymoon first! A little week in the Caribbean would be lovely. "We're just desperate to sleep in the same bed together. "I sleep with the dogs and he sleeps in the spare room!'
The Irish Sun
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I never knew being loud & angry was toxic until Ercan asked me 1 thing during a row – it changed me, says Vicky Pattison
VICKY Pattison revealed the one poignant question husband Ercan Ramadan asked her during a petty row which changed her forever. The reality star, 37, said on Pete Wicks' Man Made podcast how her clothing brand owner partner, 41, has been helping her unlearn 'toxic' habits. Advertisement 5 Vicky Pattison Credit: Fabulous Magazine 5 Vicky tied the knot with Ercan Ramadan in 2024 Credit: Instagram 5 The reality star, pictured on Geordie Shore, shared how she used to 'shout' and be 'angry' - until Ercan made a comment Credit: MTV She shared: 'I had always saw communication from a very young age, being the child of an alcoholic, communication was loud. 'It's often quite scary but you quickly adapt to that, children do. 'I assumed in a relationship when you loved someone, you shouted basically. 'That's how I communicate, I'm angry, I'm loud and I never thought it was toxic. It was what I assumed you did.' Advertisement More on Vicky Pattison However, former Geordie Shore star Vicky said everything changed when she had a 'little row' with her then-boyfriend six months into their relationship. She continued: 'Honeymoon period's over. He's seeing the real me. 'I'm not pretending I like football and kebabs anymore, I'm giving him the full Vicky Pattison experience which is terrifying. 'I remember we had this little row and I instantly escalated it because that's what I did.' Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Vicky said that the sentence that Ercan said to her made her rethink her behaviour in relationships. She explained: 'He stood there really quietly and he looked back and said 'why are you shouting at me when you're meant to love me?' Vicky Pattison reveals 'difficult' first year of marriage with husband Ercan 'I'm not often speechless and he completely stopped me in my tracks. 'All of my defences, all of my walls, all of my anger, it all just melted away in an instant. Advertisement 'I was like 'I don't know why', because this is what I have always done and this is what men have always done to me and I didn't know there was another way to communicate even when you loved someone, I thought that's what you did.' Vicky and Ercan have been together since 2019, and Speaking of her husband, the TV and radio star said: 'Ercan's taught me an awful lot about what a healthy relationship should look like, what communication can be, what a man can be.' 5 The couple said 'I do' at The Old Marylebone Town Hall in 2024 before an Italian wedding Credit: Splash Advertisement TOUGH YEAR Despite only getting married in August 2024, Vicky has previously opened up about it being a Speaking to the BBC's Woman's Hour, she said: "I don't think it's how anyone anticipates their first six months of marriage , you know, it's a very alien experience. "I mean it has been difficult, I have been frustrated, I have been upset and I have been overwhelmed quite a lot. He [Ercan] stood there really quietly and he looked back and said 'why are you shouting at me when you're meant to love me?' Vicky Pattison "So even without thinking about the deepfake itself, I haven't been a joy to live with quite frankly and I do feel for my husband but he's very supportive." Advertisement Vicky was referring to her husband supporting her as she faced backlash over her deepfake porn documentary called My Deepfake Sex Tape, which some victims criticised as a 'PR stunt' and 'deeply disrespectful'. The documentary involved her directing actors to simulate a sex scene, then allowing AI to add her face to the footage. FUTURE KIDS 5 Vicky said Ercan has shown 'what a man can be' Credit: instagram She previously opened up to Advertisement Vicky shared: 'Everyone thought we'd try for kids quite quickly – so did we! But we're going to enjoy being married, for at least a year. Ercan's taught me an awful lot about what a healthy relationship should look like, what communication can be, what a man can be Vicky Pattison 'I'd love a honeymoon first! A little week in the Caribbean would be lovely. "We're just desperate to sleep in the same bed together. "I sleep with the dogs and he sleeps in the spare room!' Advertisement Vicky Pattison's Career History Geordie Shore (2011-2014): Vicky Pattison first gained public attention as a cast member of the MTV reality series. The show, which premiered in 2011, chronicles the lives of a group of young adults living together in Newcastle upon Tyne. Vicky quickly became one of the standout personalities on the show due to her outspoken nature. She remained a key cast member until her departure in 2014. Ex on the Beach (2014): In 2014, Vicky Pattison joined the first ever season of Ex on the Beach, an MTV reality series that brings together singles and their ex-partners for a dramatic beachside experience. She navigated complicated relationships and explosive confrontations, particularly with her ex-boyfriend, Ricci Guarnaccio, who also appeared on the series. Vicky's time on the show was marked by her outspoken nature and candid approach to resolving past romantic issues. I'm a Me Out of Here! (2015): In 2015, Vicky participated in the fifteenth series of I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, where she emerged as the winner. Her down-to-earth personality and resilience throughout the series won over both viewers and critics, significantly boosting her popularity. Celebrity MasterChef (2019): Vicky showcased a different side of her personality as she competed in the celebrity cooking competition. She made it to the final after demonstrating her culinary skills, and later joked that her family fell out with her because they "think I've been able to cook for years and have just hidden it". Loose Women (2015 - 2019): The celeb made appearances as a guest panelist on the show, but later criticised the production team for encouraging her to 'push' guests to open up on emotional topics when they were on the verge of tears. Vicky ended up in tears on the chat show herself in 2016, when she participated in an experiment about self image. The star could be seen breaking down as she listened back to a video where she listed all the negative comments she makes to herself in her mind. This Morning: Made several guest appearances. In one she spoke about being traumatised by her break up with fiancé John Noble, and in another Vicky delved into a personal documentary she made about alcoholism. Second-Hand Showdown: Vicky currently hosts the fashion show on Channel 4.
