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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Fearne Cotton admits 'I could puke' as she shares clip from original Love Island
Fearne Cotton was the host of the original iteration of Love Island, which was filmed in Fiji and featured only celebrities, including Calum Best and Rebecca Loos Fearne Cotton has left Love Island fans gobsmacked after sharing a clip of the original show, which was filmed 20 years ago. The sexy singletons series is now one of the most popular shows on ITV and filmed in Majorca, hosted by Maya Jama, with an open audition process. However, rewind 20 years and the sun-drenched show was steered by Fearne Cotton and Patrick Kielty, filmed in Fiji and featured only celebrities. Sharing footage from the O.G series, which starred the likes of Calum Best and Loose Women's Kelle Bryan, Fearne told her followers it made her want to "puke" to think it was filmed so long ago. Dressed casually in an oversized shirt and rust-coloured trousers, she said: "You may not know this, but 20 years ago...I could puke saying that...I hosted the original iteration of Love Island. There were some major differences to Love Island today. It was shot in Fiji and they were all celebrities. "We had on our series Calum Best, Kelle from Eternal, Steve-O from Jackass,...Dennis Rodman? It was the most motley crew. It was ridiculous. From what I remember there were some really lo-fi games and when I say lo-fi, I mean cheap budget. There was a bit of romance but nothing like Love Island today. People would hold hands and we'd freak out, but it was extremely of the time and very, very entertaining." Captioning the clip, she said: " Who remembers Love Island the first time round? I'm talking 20 years ago (how is that possible?) "Once again, here I am sounding like I'm in Oliver Twist with the lovely @patrickielty in Fiji. The games were basic, the romance was PG and there wasn't a bikini thong in sight. "Anyone remember the Bianca Gascoigne, Callum Best, Leo from the Streets love triangle? Another life time ago, but what a hoot." Responding to Fearne's nostalgic post, many of her followers told her they loved the original version of the show, which featured the iconic theme tune 'Wish I' by Welsh singer, Jem. Sharing their happy memories of the series with the kids TV star, one said: "I loved this! It was the best!" Another said: "Such happy memories watching this." A third shared: "Haven't watch Love Island since since". A fourth exclaimed: "Can't believe this was 20 years ago" while a third mused: "OMG, I remember this! Rebecca Loos farting and giving Calum Best the ick." Love Island was originally presented by Patrick Kielty and Kelly Brook, with Fearne taking over as female host in the second series. The first series aired in the summer of 2005, and was won by Jayne Middlemiss and Fran Cosgrave. The second series began in July 2006, dropping 'Celebrity' from its name and was won by Bianca Gascoigne and series one finalist, Calum.
North Wales Live
17-05-2025
- North Wales Live
I went to one of the oldest pubs in Wales and the 'small' fish dwarfed the plate
The Owain Glyndwr Hotel in Corwen has been around in one form or another, since before the 1400 Welsh Revolt against the rule of Henry IV of England. The main structure of the hotel dates back to 1740, with some parts going back to the 14th century when it was a former monastery. The OG (as it is known locally) was the site of the first ever National Eisteddfod in 1789, but there were real fears that the historic Grade II listed building would be lost to the town, after it had been on sale for three years with no takers. However, the local community stepped in with a fundraising committee raising £164,000 through sales of shares, a figure boosted by a grant for £452,700 from the UK Government's Community Ownership Fund. Volunteers helped to get the top bar ready and the hotel reopened to the public last year with Daf and Pam Morris in charge. There is a small snug bar is to the right of the entrance hall with an open fire and room for two tables. To the rear of the hotel is the larger 1329 restaurant area with extra tables situated in the wide hallway. There is also a bottom bar with two televisions, a pool table and a darts board. Framed pictures of Owain Glyndwr are displayed proudly on the wall along with old saddles and a yard of ale glass. We were sat on old red cushioned benches underneath dark oak tables with a sense of history pouring out of each knot of wood. You can even see Corwen church directly through the back windows. The menu has an emblem inspired by the great seal of Owain Glyndwr, the last native prince of Wales, a symbol of resilience, leadership and Welsh Heritage. The menu is small but is packed full of Welsh spirit with starters such as Leek and Potato soup for £6 or Breaded Perl Wen creamy brie style cheese with a cranberry compote for £9. There are six choices in the mains section with some available as a smaller portion. All the usual pub grub classics are listed with rib eye steak, pie and mash and a hand pressed beef burger and chips. Corwen butchers G.R Evans, well known for their top-quality meat, provide the pork sausages for the O.G. So, it was a no brainer to order the bangers and mash. Three huge juicy sausages were nested on top of a mountain of perfect creamy mashed potatoes with some cabbage on the side. It was all served in a big red bowl with the mash soaking up a delicious rich stout and onion gravy. The succulent sausages were the best I had tasted in ages and this was true pub comfort food at its finest and very filling. My wife went for a small portion of fish and chips for £12. Despite being the smaller version, the fish still dwarfed the plate. It was encased in a crispy bubbling batter with huge chunky chips and mushy peas. She had a wedge of lemon on the side with a portion of tangy tartare sauce to spread on top of the meaty white fish. We washed it all down with two halves of Wrexham Lager but there were plenty of other beers and spirits available. The wine list had Jack Rabbit red or white wine from £4.50 a glass or £16 for a bottle. Desserts included sticky toffee pudding, chocolate brownie, lemon posset or the local chilly cow ice cream for around the £8.50 price mark. There was also a Welsh cheese board with a handpicked selection of three Welsh cheeses served with crackers, grapes, celery and crisp apple slices for £12. The O.G serves up a really popular Sunday Lunch at the weekend but you need to book in advance to guarantee a seat. There are plenty of open mic dates in their calendar along with live music from various Welsh and Folk artists. We decided to walk off our calories by going up to Pen y Pigyn afterwards, which is a beautiful half a mile uphill stroll just behind the hotel and the church. The legend says that Owain Glyndwr is believed to have hurled his dagger from the top of Pen y Pigyn, a point overlooking Corwen, and it struck a rock, leaving an impression now incorporated into the church's south porch. I am not sure if that story is true, but the walk is worth it for the beautiful views alone, and you might even hear the hoot of the Corwen to Llangollen steam train as it huffs and puffs its way into the newly built station on the edge of the town. A group of loyal Owain Glyndwr supporters once proclaimed him to be the true Prince of Wales at nearby Glyndyfrdwy, Now, with the help of the people of Corwen, Owain's spirit lives on in the teeming pub hub of the local community. The Facts Fish and chips £12.00 Sausages and mash £15.00 Wrexham Lager x 2 Total £33.45 Opening Times Bar Monday Tuesday 5pm to 11pm Wednesday Thursday 11am to 11pm Friday Saturday 11am to 12am Sunday 11am to 10.30pm Food Wednesday to Saturday, 12 to 9pm Sunday lunches from 12-6pm. Other Atmosphere- Hub of the community Car Parking- Large car park by the Corwen to Llangollen steam train station Disabled Access- Some steps to the entrance and narrow corridor to the toilet Service- Table service with a chat and a smile
Forbes
11-04-2025
- Forbes
These 17 Scrumptious Travel Bags Will Delight Moms Who Travel
The Deseri Rosa ($775) is made of Saffiano leather and is the perfect size for travel. It holds everything, yet is just the right size to fit under an airline seat and also as a cross-body when traveling. Deseri There's an art to traveling. Your travel essentials must fit in a carry-on tote large enough for everything, yet small enough to fit under the seat in front of you on the airplane. And for wealthy travelers style is paramount. Personal stylist and image consultant Cynthia Kennedy points to polished, structured totes as trending among travelers. 'Think elevated materials (pebbled leather, coated canvas, recycled nylon) with clean lines and minimal branding,' says Kennedy. 'Totes now double as work bags, travel organizers, and shoulder candy.' According to Future Market Insights the global tote bag industry will have an estimated market size of 1.76 billion dollars by 2034. The right travel tote requires the right proportions to carry all of the essentials, yet work as a cross-body too. This Mother's Day, an exceptional bon voyage looks like a chic travel tote. These 17 chic travel tote bags will cause a commotion for looky-loos everywhere. The O.G. 2 travel bag ($378) has a suitcase handle sleeve, and external laptop compartment and fits perfectly under most standard airplane seats. Pictured here is the cabernet exterior with gold hardware and camel interior. Lo & Sons The O.G. 2 travel tote bag ($378) is a Swiss army knife for travel totes. The suitcase pass-through sleeve is durable and snug, the bag itself fits underneath most standard airplane seats, and there's a dedicated padded compartment for a laptop and loads of pockets for essentials. The Morgan Rhea Wilma Jean Tote ($845) is a chic silhouette that fits under an airline seat and holds everything you need. This bag is inspired by the beauty of Savannah, Georgia and the Savannah College of Art and Design Bee. Morgan Rhea The Morgan Rhea Wilma Jean Tote ($845) is a scrumptious travel tote bag inspired by Savannah, GA's streets, floral scents, and sights. Morgan created this bag in honor of her great-grandmother Wilma Jean and this is one of the first bags she made at Savannah College of Art and Design. The beautiful floral silhouette print and SCAD Bee on leather trim justify the pricey price tag. It's also just really cool looking. The House of Grey Wolfe Tote Bag (rough conversion from 450 pounds to $575) is 100% cashmere and can be dry-cleaned to keep it soft and fresh. House of Grey Wolfe Sensory lovers will swoon over the Tote Bag from The House of Grey Wolfe. It's constructed with 100% cashmere, wide and deep enough to hold a laptop, along with all other travel essentials. Clean this bag with dry-cleaning only. The Chabeague Travel Tote ($250) from Sea Bags has three interior pockets and six exterior pockets. The top zipper makes this a superb travel tote. Sea Bags All Sea Bags are made by hand on the waterfront of Portland, Maine from repurposed sailcloth. The Sea Bags large Chabeague Travel Tote ($250) is the perfect travel tote bag for moms who are planning summer seafaring escapes. There are six exterior pockets for essentials like water bottles, sunglasses, and a phone, with three additional interior pockets. The nautical look is sophisticated and serene, and easy to spot clean. The rolled leather handles are a special touch. Its sister bag, the Chebeague Crossbody ($150) is also a performance-based bag with adjustable leather straps, another favorite among travelers. The Voglia Travel Mini Bucket Bag ($75) is showered in poppies and crafted from canvas and faux leather accents. The adjustable strap allows the bag to be used as a cross-body. Voglia This poppy-peppered Voglia mini bucket bag ($75) is versatile enough to hold all your travel essentials and converts to a cross-body for on-the-go travel. This travel tote bag is easy to pair with a sweet summer frock or jeans and compliments both effortlessly. The Hannah Maxi in Summer Green ($720) is hand-crafted of vibrant nylon rope and features a natural brown cork or natural cork with gold flecks. Use over-the-shoulder or as a cross-body. Loop Couture The Hannah Maxi tote ($720) from Loop Couture is available with a gold-flecked natural cork handle or dark brown natural cork. Each is hand-crafted from European nylon rope with hand-sewn natural cork from Portugal. The lobster clasps are handmade and removable to suit your style. The Pamoja Zuri Tote ($800), pictured here in mustard, is crafted in Spain. The Zuri is an over-the-shoulder style, made of leather with a cotton lining that stands out in the crowd Pamoja 'Zuri' means beautiful in Swahili, and the Pamoja Zuri Tote is just that. Contemporary and sleek, the Zuri tote is made of full-grain leather with a cotton-lined interior. For travelers looking for a chic travel bag, the contrasting panels make a statement with edgy lines and gorgeous craftsmanship. The Deseri Rosa ($775) is made of Saffiano leather and is the perfect size for travel. It holds everything, yet is just the right size to fit under an airline seat and also as a cross-body when traveling. Desire This crazy-elegant and sophisticated tote is spacious, durable and comfortable. The Desire Rosa ($775) is the perfect size for luxury travelers who emphasize fashion and function. This tote fits perfectly under an airplane seat and is the ideal cross-body travel tote bag. The Beautifect Go Mini ($169) comes in nude and black with rose gold hardware and a detachable shoulder strap for travelers. Beautifect The Beautifect Go Mini ($169) is an unusual choice for travel, yet a sparkling new choice if beauty is paramount. The Beautifect Go Mini doubles as a beauty bag, holding all of your beauty essentials, and a unique travel bag for statement-making travel. The Go Mini comes in nude and black with rose gold hardware, a detachable shoulder strap, 5x magnified mirror compatibility, USB-C rechargeable and an optional folio-style mirror case. New everyday travel bag, is that you? The Smythson Milton Crossbody Bag ($895) is made from Milton smooth calf leather in the shape of a travel diary, yet large enough to hold a water bottle. Smythson The Smythson Milton Crossbody Bag ($895) is curiously small enough for long-haul travels, and yet large enough to hold travel essentials. The adjustable shoulder strap and zip closure make this both an ultra-chic and ultra-safe travel bag. The gorgeous Nicks Boots' Leather Travel Bag ($649.99) is the kind of street cool that makes a statement. Made in Spokane, Washington, its roomy interior is large enough for a laptop. Nicks Boots Complimenting the chic, street-cool of Nicks Boots is the Nicks Travel Bag ($649.99), which comes with adjustable shoulder straps and lots of space for a laptop and more. The bag comes in black and brown variations, mahogany, tan and ash grey. Everything Nicks is made entirely in the U.S.A. The Amika Satchel Crossbody ($358) is made from Italian leather with zippered pockets and shiny hardware. Alexis Drake The Amika Satchel Crossbody ($358) is a reflection of divine craftsmanship of Italian leather and shiny hardware. There's an exterior zippered pocket and two additional back pockets. Both gorgeous and practical, the black and whiskey is sophisticated. There's also a boxwood green with a coastal navy that just pops. This a chic travel workhorse for sophisticated travelers. Briggs & Riley Traveler Tote ($219) is an ideal travel tote size with a slip-through back panel to slide onto a carry-on. Pictured here in plum. Briggs & Riley With generous interior storage for travel, Briggs & Riley Traveler Tote ($219) has a snug slip-through panel for stacking on a carry-on and a quick-access outside zip compartment for security essentials. The Code Republic Savannah Designer Laptop Bag ($595) is a celebrity favorite with a chic design and generous space for travel essentials. Code Republic Drew Barrymore, Eva Longoria, Portia De Rossi and Jennifer Lopez are among many celebrities who swear by their Code Republic Designer Laptop Bag ($595). This travel tote bag is a travel workhorse with elegant accents and lots of storage, including a 14' laptop. The Spraygound Supply Chain Tote bag ($90) is made from 100% cotton and has a large interior and generous top handle for convenient travel. Sprayground The Skychain Supply Tote bag ($90)from Sprayground is a showstopper, pictured here in red. The bold red is made from 100% cotton with a large interior, top zipper, D-ring key clip and handsome hardware. The Dooney & Bourke Pebble Turnlock Handle Tote 30 ($219) is made from Italian pebble leather and is currently on sale. Pictured here in taupe. Dooney & Bourke The Dooney & Bourke Pebble Turnlock Handle Tote 30 ($219) is made from Italian pebble leather and can be worn as a hand-held or crossbody. This handbag carries all of the Dooney & Bourke signature handsome features and hardware and has also been treated for winter repellency. This is a great all-weather option for fashionable travelers. The Sattaché Classic Bag retails for $195.00 and can be worn six different ways, including as an over-the-shoulder, hand-held, backpack, and crossbody. Sattaché The Sattaché Classic Bag ($195) is an eco-friendly luxury bag that transitions for six different style options, among them: over-the-shoulder, cross-body and backpack. It's loaded with thoughtful compartments for easy traveling and large enough to accommodate necessities. The Sattache Classic bag is PETA-approved vegan, made from recycled ocean materials, and is an easy flight companion.
Fox News
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'Jeopardy!' contestants slammed by fans for not knowing famous 'Shaft' actor
Three "Jeopardy!" contestants were criticized by viewers after being stumped over a pop culture question. During Wednesday's episode of the beloved game show, contestants Melanie Hirsch, John Rindone and Josh Weikert were given a clue for the category "Be My TV Show Guest" that read: "This star of the O.G. 'Shaft' guest starred as two different characters on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.'" All three players were left speechless, which ignited fans of the show to share their frustrations. "I am deeply saddened about the original Shaft Triple Stumper," one fan wrote on Reddit. Another expressed their frustration on X, writing,"Meanwhile, these idiots don't know who Shaft is? Shut yo mouth!" "They didn't know Richard Roundtree?!" another asked. "Richard Roundtree! I think we're all screaming!" one fan added. Roundtree, who died in 2023 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, starred alongside Will Smith in the hit '90s sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" as two different characters, Dr. Mumford and Rev. Gordon Sims. However, he was best known as the "first Black action hero" after his standout role in the 1971 film, "Shaft." Roundtree also appeared in several of the film's sequels, including "Shaft's Big Score!" in 1972 and "Shaft in Africa" in 1973. He reprised his role for the CBS series in 1973. He later appeared in the hit television series, "Roots" as the carriage driver Sam Bennett. Last week, a similar situation occurred when three contestants were left stumped by a final puzzle about the hit '80s show "Cheers." During Tuesday night's "Final Jeopardy!" round, fans called the clue a "triple stumper" after each contestant failed to answer correctly. Game show host and former "Jeopardy!" champion Ken Jennings announced the category was "Classic TV Shows." The prompt read, "Posted over the door of this show's setting was a notice reading, 'Maximum Room Capacity 75 Persons.'" Player Lily St. Laurent, from Bakersfield, California, answered, "What is a TV show I don't know." David DeBacker from Ypsilanti, Michigan, wrote, "What is MASH." "That's a good guess, but that is not it," Jennings said. Alex DeFrank from Brooklyn, New York, also answered, "M*A*S*H." Jennings pointed out, "I'm very alarmed to learn that the '80s shows of my childhood are now classic TV — What is 'Cheers.' The bar in 'Cheers.'" Fans were quick to share their thoughts on social media. "MAS*H and Cheers were both on the air in the early 1980s… I think both would qualify," one fan wrote on Reddit. "This was one of the few triple stumpers that my wife and I both got instantly. We've never really watched more than a handful of episodes, but a capacity sign like that meant it had to be in a public place, and Cheers famously takes place in a bar."
