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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Danny Jones and wife Georgia enjoy Oasis date night as they move on from Maura Higgins kiss
McFly star Danny Jones and his wife of almost 11 years, Georgia, went to see Oasis as they get their marriage back on track following his drunken kiss with Love Island's Maura Higgins McFly's Danny Jones seems to be back on track with his wife Georgia Horsley after the couple's 11-year marriage was rocked by Danny's drunken kiss with I'm A Celebrity co-star Maura Higgins. The couple were all smiles as they attended the first of seven Wembley gigs for the Oasis reunion tour. Mum-of-one Georgia, 38, could be seen in a black and white photo posted on her husband's Instagram Story, which showed her beaming as they made their way from Wembley Stadium. Danny was looking over at her as they shared a laugh between them, showing they've put their rocky patch behind them and have moved on. They were joined by Danny's mum Kathy, who walked in between the pair in the candid snap. It's been a tough year for the couple, with the news of Danny's drunken BRITS kiss with Love Islander Maura sending shockwaves earlier this year. Danny, 39, shares seven-year-old son Cooper with his wife, who he married in 2014. The singer and reality star eventually apologised for the incident, with Georgia temporarily moving out of the family home. But lucky for Danny, it appears Georgia was willing to give their marriage another try, although the pair lay low on social media since the video surfaced in March this year. They appeared on Instagram together earlier this week, in a family photo taken in the garden. Podcast host Georgia shared the photo, writing: "And then there were 17... My family are dotted all over the world so getting all of us together at once is near on impossible which makes days like this even more special. "Cousins, aunties, uncles, parents, husbands, wives, kids… my house was full and my heart happy. Missed you Si." Danny's grovelling apology to his wife was issued two weeks after the clip of him and Maura cosying up at a party after the BRITs went viral. He apologised to his family for his behaviour, writing: "Hello everyone, sorry it's taken me a while to post this but I've taken some time out to be with those closest to me. "I want to deeply apologise to my wife and family for putting them in this situation. I love them so much and we'll continue to deal with this privately." After taking a break from Danny, Georgia got back to work on the podcast she hosts, alongside Tom Parker's widow, Kelsey. Despite public sympathy for Georgia's situation, the former Miss England winner refused to be "seen as a victim." A source told The Sun: "Georgia has her head back in work and this year is already shaping up to be very exciting. She has got a fresh deal with Omaze to record social media ads. "Georgia is refusing to be seen as a victim and after everything that happened she wants to crack on and get back out there. She has already done some filming for them and couldn't be more excited about what doors this job could open." While Georgia and Danny work on their marriage, Maura has remained tight-lipped about the whole situation. A source told Closer earlier this year: "It's been a tough few weeks for Maura. She's mortified and would do anything to erase what happened. She was at complete rock bottom when it all came out. "At the same time, she feels like some of the backlash that's come her way is unjustified. She's saying that she refuses to be labelled as the villain or the sole reason that Danny's marriage is in bits. It just isn't fair for all the blame to be on her."
The Irish Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
AI clones of Miss England contestants enter pageant competition with eerie ‘digital twins'
AN EERIE new AI round for the Miss England pageant has been introduced with "digital twins" of real-life contestants. Hopefuls can now walk down a virtual catwalk and wear just about anything their heart desires all thanks to the power of AI. Advertisement 5 Afton McKeith is the first Miss England finalist to record her AI twin Credit: SWNS 5 Her virtual clone speaks more than 140 languages Credit: SWNS 5 Afton is the daughter of I'm A Celeb star Gillian McKeith Credit: SWNS The so-called "Miss England Avatar Round" give beauty queens the chance to step into the world of AI technology. Organisers behind the famed contest believe it's the first beauty pageant in the world to introduce such a round. Over the course of two-hours, each participant can develop a fully-animated digital clone of themselves, capable of delivering presentations and making virtual appearances. Advertisement Read more about AI A sample video shows her virtual clone interacting, wearing an array of outfits and even speaking in different languages. "This is not actually me, I am Afton's digital twin," the avatar says. "I have no human needs, no sleep, no stress, no make-up disasters. "Just pure calculated perfection. Advertisement Most read in Tech Exclusive Exclusive "Very soon digital twins won't be a novelty, they will be attending meetings, handling interviews and running entire lives. "Lets face it, wouldn't you rather send your avatar to your 9am meeting if you could?" mum's an I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! legend. But Afton's more likely to be found backstage at a pageant than in the jungle Miss England has got tech firm MirrorMe on board to make the new round possible. Contestants need to record voiceovers and movements to bring their avatars to life, allowing them to explore how they might represent themselves in future digital interviews, business pitches, or public speaking engagements - with the ability to speak more than 140 languages too. Advertisement The Miss England business avatar round will be one of ten rounds in the next Miss England semi final that contestants can opt to enter. A winner will be judged on the highest combined views for their AI video presentations on the MirrorMe website, Vimeo and YouTube. The real Afton, 25, said: "It's such an exciting honour to be the first Miss England contestant to experience the Avatar Round. "This initiative is a brilliant way to encourage more young women to step into the world of business and technology. Advertisement "A digital twin can be a powerful asset as it allows you to create content that can be reused, save time on filming and even license your likeness to companies for campaigns or educational tools. "It's about working smarter and exploring new ways to build your brand, create income and stay present even when you're not physically available." Angie Beasley, who has run the Miss England competition for 23 years, added: 'Miss England has always been about more than just looks. "With the rise of remote working, AI and virtual platforms, I felt it was time to reflect the world our contestants are stepping into. Advertisement "This round is about confidence, presence and impact — whether you're in the room or on a screen. "It's an empowering way to bridge beauty, brains and modern tech. "This innovative new round opens the door for contestants to embrace technology in a whole new way, highlighting their adaptability, creativity, and communication skills in the digital space." 5 Afton, 25, says it was an 'exciting honour' to be the first Miss England contestant to try it Credit: SWNS Advertisement 5 Miss England believes it's the first pageant to add an AI round Credit: SWNS
Scottish Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
AI clones of Miss England contestants enter pageant competition with eerie ‘digital twins'
AN EERIE new AI round for the Miss England pageant has been introduced with "digital twins" of real-life contestants. Hopefuls can now walk down a virtual catwalk and wear just about anything their heart desires all thanks to the power of AI. Advertisement 5 Afton McKeith is the first Miss England finalist to record her AI twin Credit: SWNS 5 Her virtual clone speaks more than 140 languages Credit: SWNS 5 Afton is the daughter of I'm A Celeb star Gillian McKeith Credit: SWNS The so-called "Miss England Avatar Round" give beauty queens the chance to step into the world of AI technology. Organisers behind the famed contest believe it's the first beauty pageant in the world to introduce such a round. Over the course of two-hours, each participant can develop a fully-animated digital clone of themselves, capable of delivering presentations and making virtual appearances. Afton McKeith, daughter of I'm A Celeb star Gillian McKeith, was the first Miss England semi finalist to complete the filming process this week. Advertisement A sample video shows her virtual clone interacting, wearing an array of outfits and even speaking in different languages. "This is not actually me, I am Afton's digital twin," the avatar says. "I have no human needs, no sleep, no stress, no make-up disasters. "Just pure calculated perfection. Advertisement "Very soon digital twins won't be a novelty, they will be attending meetings, handling interviews and running entire lives. "Lets face it, wouldn't you rather send your avatar to your 9am meeting if you could?" mum's an I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! legend. But Afton's more likely to be found backstage at a pageant than in the jungle Miss England has got tech firm MirrorMe on board to make the new round possible. Contestants need to record voiceovers and movements to bring their avatars to life, allowing them to explore how they might represent themselves in future digital interviews, business pitches, or public speaking engagements - with the ability to speak more than 140 languages too. Advertisement The Miss England business avatar round will be one of ten rounds in the next Miss England semi final that contestants can opt to enter. A winner will be judged on the highest combined views for their AI video presentations on the MirrorMe website, Vimeo and YouTube. The real Afton, 25, said: "It's such an exciting honour to be the first Miss England contestant to experience the Avatar Round. "This initiative is a brilliant way to encourage more young women to step into the world of business and technology. Advertisement "A digital twin can be a powerful asset as it allows you to create content that can be reused, save time on filming and even license your likeness to companies for campaigns or educational tools. "It's about working smarter and exploring new ways to build your brand, create income and stay present even when you're not physically available." Angie Beasley, who has run the Miss England competition for 23 years, added: 'Miss England has always been about more than just looks. "With the rise of remote working, AI and virtual platforms, I felt it was time to reflect the world our contestants are stepping into. Advertisement "This round is about confidence, presence and impact — whether you're in the room or on a screen. "It's an empowering way to bridge beauty, brains and modern tech. "This innovative new round opens the door for contestants to embrace technology in a whole new way, highlighting their adaptability, creativity, and communication skills in the digital space." 5 Afton, 25, says it was an 'exciting honour' to be the first Miss England contestant to try it Credit: SWNS Advertisement
Scottish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Danny Jones posts first pic of wife Georgia since drunken Maura kiss at Brits as McFly star gets marriage back on track
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DANNY Jones has posted his first picture of wife Georgia since his drunken kiss with Maura Higgins at the Brits. McFly guitarist Danny, 39, shared the photo on Instagram over the weekend, marking the first time Georgia, 38, has appeared on his feed since the scandal that rocked their marriage earlier this year. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Danny Jones has posted his first picture of wife Georgia since his drunken kiss with Maura Higgins at the Brits Credit: Getty - Contributor 6 McFly guitarist Danny shared the photo on Instagram over the weekend Credit: instagram/@dannyjonesofficial In February, Danny locked lips with I'm A Celebrity campmate Maura at a Brit Awards afterparty. The pair were reportedly seen drinking together until 6am at the Nobu Hotel bar, prompting questions about the state of his 10-year marriage to Georgia. Since then, the couple have kept a low profile, with no photos of each other shared online - until now. Danny's latest post, captioned, "Weekend well spent,' was a repost from a friend and showed their son Cooper, seven, playing in the garden. In the background, Georgia could be spotted reclining in the sun, offering a rare glimpse into the couple's private life as they continue to rebuild. Georgia, a former Miss England and now a podcaster, has maintained a dignified silence since news of the kiss broke. But earlier this year, she shared a tribute for Father's Day featuring both her dad and Danny - a subtle sign the couple are working through their issues. It's been more than two months since the pair were seen together publicly. Back in May, Georgia posted an update on her own Instagram page, sharing candid snaps with Cooper and close friends - though Danny was noticeably absent. She wrote at the time: "Life lately… Friends, family, filming, fresh air and fun… lots of lovely fun." Danny Jones' wife Georgia breaks down in tears live on This Morning saying 'I felt like a failure' Despite the fallout, Danny stayed living at the couple's West London home - the same one Georgia had been living in alone while he took part in I'm A Celebrity in December. At the time, sources claimed that, despite trying to move on with the lives, Danny and Georgia are like "passing ships in the night" at home. One told MailOnline: 'Danny and Georgia have been trying to navigate a very difficult time in their marriage and for the best part they have been taking each day as it comes. "They may be living under the same roof, but they barely see each other and right now are like passing ships. "Danny is preparing for his summer gigs with McFly, and Georgia has been attending influencer events and collaborating with brands, all while looking after son, Cooper, who regularly features on her Instagram profile. "But when they're not working, Danny is out on his motorbike or exercising in the gym, and Georgia is either on her own or spending time with family and girlfriends. "They haven't actually been publicly seen together for six weeks and behind the scenes, their relationship is anything but normal." This wasn't the first time that Georgia snubbed Danny. Since the kiss, she shared several updates on "family life" without him. THE KISS FALL OUT Danny and his wife Georgia are now trying to move on with their lives following the fall out. Everything kicked off in March when Danny was caught on camera sharing a kiss with his I'm A Celeb co-star Maura. They were spotted having a brief smooch at a Brit Awards after party at the beginning of the month. Danny issued a public apology to Georgia and his family, saying: 'I love them so much.' In an Instagram Story, he wrote: "Sorry it's taken me a while to post this but I've taken some time out to be with those closest to me." 6 Georgia briefly moved out following the incident Credit: YouTube 6 Earlier this year, she shared a tribute for Father's Day featuring both her dad and Danny Credit: instagram 6 Danny later apologised to Georgia for the 'situation' following this snap Credit: Collect
The Irish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Danny Jones posts first pic of wife Georgia since drunken Maura kiss at Brits as McFly star gets marriage back on track
DANNY Jones has posted his first picture of wife Georgia since his drunken kiss with Maura Higgins at the Brits. McFly guitarist Danny, 39, shared the photo on Instagram over the weekend, marking the first time 6 Danny Jones has posted his first picture of wife Georgia since his drunken kiss with Maura Higgins at the Brits Credit: Getty - Contributor 6 McFly guitarist Danny shared the photo on Instagram over the weekend Credit: instagram/@dannyjonesofficial In February, Danny locked lips with I'm A Celebrity campmate The pair were reportedly seen drinking together until 6am at the Nobu Hotel bar, prompting questions about the state of his 10-year marriage to Georgia. Since then, the couple have kept a low profile, with no photos of each other shared online - until now. Danny's latest post, captioned, "Weekend well spent,' was a repost from a friend and showed their son Cooper, seven, playing in the garden. read more on DANNY Jones In the background, Georgia could be spotted reclining in the sun, offering a rare glimpse into the couple's private life as they continue to rebuild. Georgia, a former Miss England and now a podcaster, has maintained a dignified silence since news of the kiss broke. But earlier this year, she shared a tribute for Father's Day featuring both her dad and Danny - a subtle sign the couple are working through their issues. It's been more than two months since the pair were seen together publicly. Most read in Celebrity Back in May, Georgia posted an update on her own Instagram page, sharing candid snaps with Cooper and close friends - though She wrote at the time: "Life lately… Friends, family, filming, fresh air and fun… lots of lovely fun." Danny Jones' wife Georgia breaks down in tears live on This Morning saying 'I felt like a failure' Despite the fallout, Danny stayed living at the couple's West London home - the same one Georgia had been living in alone while he took part in I'm A Celebrity in December. At the time, sources claimed that, despite trying to move on with the lives, Danny and Georgia are like "passing ships in the night" at home. One told "They may be living under the same roof, but they barely see each other and right now are like passing ships. "Danny is preparing for his summer gigs with McFly, and Georgia has been attending influencer events and collaborating with brands, all while looking after son, Cooper, who regularly features on her Instagram profile. "But when they're not working, Danny is out on his motorbike or exercising in the gym, and Georgia is either on her own or spending time with family and girlfriends. "They haven't actually been publicly seen together for six weeks and behind the scenes, their relationship is anything but normal." This wasn't the first time that Georgia snubbed Danny. Since the kiss, THE KISS FALL OUT Everything kicked off in March when They were spotted having a brief smooch at a Brit Awards after party at the beginning of the month. In an Instagram Story, he wrote: "Sorry it's taken me a while to post this but I've taken some time out to be with those closest to me." 6 Georgia briefly moved out following the incident Credit: YouTube 6 Earlier this year, she shared a tribute for Father's Day featuring both her dad and Danny Credit: instagram 6 Danny later apologised to Georgia for the 'situation' following this snap Credit: Collect 6 Maura has never addressed the situation Credit: Splash
