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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mark Labbett says he 'couldn't wait to leave' a recent date because he didn't find the mystery woman 'attractive'
has revealed he 'couldn't wait to leave' a recent date he went on because he didn't find the mystery woman 'attractive'. The Chase star, 59, known as The Beast, is taking part in E4's Celeb's Go Dating following his separation from ex-girlfriend Hayley Palmer, 44. Mark dumped TV presenter Hayley in May 2024 in a 'three-minute' phone call, just days after their anniversary. And speaking to BANG Showbiz at Celebs Go Dating launch party about his current dating life, Mark said: 'You never know who you're going to find, someone who you just get on with – that's the key thing. 'I won't say who, but there's been one situation I've met someone and I'm going, "I should find them really attractive", but instead I can't wait to get away. Asked if the woman was a celebrity, Mark responded: 'No comment.' Mark hopes to find his perfect match, with the help of the programme's dating agents, Paul Carrick Brunson, Anna Williamson and Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn. Ironically, Mark said the experience of doing the show has taught him not to seek 'perfection'. He said: 'If you expect that from your partner, if she goes, "You don't do that", you can't get all stroppy. 'You can argue on the point of modern dating issues that you see someone who's this, this and this, and you go, reality check.' He was married to his second cousin Katie Labbett, 32, from 2014 until 2020. They welcomed their seven-year-old son Lawrence in 2018, but Katie and Mark split in 2020. In 2020, Katie - who had been dating senior design engineer Scott Bate for 18 months at the time - and Mark split because their attempts at an open marriage failed. The Beast also blamed other factors, including their 27-year age gap, the Covid-19 lockdown and his own mental health, for their eventual split. After starting work on the show he went on to be in a several serious relationships. This included marrying his second cousin Katie Labbett, 32 (seen in 2017) In 2024, Hayley and Mark separated - with Hayley claiming at the time he dumped her because he 'didn't want to divorce his ex-wife', but Mark later told The Sun newspaper their separation was because he 'got old'. However, Mark - who had a 15-year age gap with Hayley - insisted to BANG Showbiz he does not have a 'bad word' to say about Katie or Hayley. Asked if he thinks it is now better to share a similar age with someone, as opposed to having a big age gap like he did with Katie and Hayley, Mark said: 'What I would say is age is really important to some people and completely unimportant to others. 'And, ultimately, I think it's down to the individual relationship. 'I've dated women who are older than me, and I've got no problems with it.' Celebs Go Dating 2025 starts August 11 at 9pm on E4.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Singer Caity Baser reveals she was sexually assaulted by a family friend when she was just eight in harrowing new interview
Singer Caity Baser has revealed that she was sexually assaulted by a family friend when she was just eight years old. The Southampton-born popstar, 23, spoke in a harrowing new interview about being taken advantage of by one of her grandfather's friends when she was young. Opening up on Paul Carrick Brunson's We Need To Talk podcast this week the Pretty Boys hitmaker explained the meaning behind her new track The Weight Of You which is about the incident. She said: 'I was eight years old and I was out with my grandad and going back to his house and it was my grandad's friend that did it to me. 'Who I knew, and spent a lot of time together, and he was really lovely to me. 'My grandad parked the car up and just went inside because he was like 'hi Caity are you OK' because that was normal.' She then continued: 'He started talking he sort of like grabbed me and pulled me in, and yeah. 'That [sexual assault] happened, I came out, and obviously was like 'that was wrong.' I went to my grandad and burst into tears and said 'take me home'.' She then broke down in tears as she said the incident had been where 'all the issues with myself had stemmed from', as well as saying it subsequently strained her relationship with her grandfather. Sharing a clip from the podcast Celebs Go Dating star Paul penned in the caption: '@caitybaser opens up like never before, about the childhood trauma she buried, the humour she used to survive, and the heartbreak behind the lyrics we scream at festivals. 'From being 8 years old and feeling 'ugly'. To using music as therapy when no one else was listening. 'This is the story behind the boldest voice in Gen Z pop.' Fans were quick to offer their support and praise Caity for opening up about the topic. They penned under the post: 'Wow what a beautiful conversation and big up Caity for your honesty. Talking about these difficult conversations will help so many people.' A second put: 'This really spoke to me. I related a lot. Well done for speaking up x.' A third then posted: 'This interview is so powerful! Caity babes you are an inspiration.' The star has previously spoken about how she channels her personal experiences into her songwriting. She said: 'I think it's because I spent so much of my life beating around the bush and sugar coating everything. 'I was afraid I was gonna hurt someone's feelings, afraid to say how I actually felt. 'Now that I have a platform of people supporting me and telling me that they want me to tell them how I feel, why wouldn't I do it? 'So I'm just like, 'Here's what happened, here's how I feel about it!'' Back in 2023 Caity issued a stark warning to all boys, telling them not to 'p*** her off' as she spoke about writing about her ex in her lyrics. In an exclusive interview with The Daily Mail, Caity said she planned to be fierce and insisted men shouldn't 'p***' her off if they don't want to be in her songs. But it's not just men who need to be careful as she also revealed that her friends' failed dating lives have also inspire a lot of her material. Channelling her inner Swiftie, Caity revealed her songs about failed romances are here to stay and that 'there is still so much that people do not know'. She said: 'If someone's p****d me off, like a boy, then I'm gonna make a song about it. And if they're upset about it, then they shouldn't have p****d me off. 'But I will never like ''this is who it is about, everyone go hate on them lalala''. 'It is just life, isn't it. It's like how I express myself, and it's something that comes with, like being with me or getting to know me. If you annoy me or anything, I'm gonna make a song about it.' The singer's life has been a whirlwind throughout Covid, going from busking in Southampton pubs in 2020 to filling festival stages in 2023.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Emotional moment pop star reveals horrifying sexual assault by family friend when she was just eight years old
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRITISH popstar has revealed the horror moment she was subject to a sexual assault aged just eight. The Brighton-based songstress spoke bravely about her ordeal at the hands of a family friend on Paul Carrick Brunson's We Need To Talk podcast. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Popstar Caity Baser has revealed she was subject to a horrifying sexual assault by a family friend when she was just eight years old Credit: YouTube/We Need To Talk 6 X and Y singer Caity is best known for her music career Credit: Getty 6 Yet the chart star has now given a brave look into her private life Credit: Getty X and Y singer Caity Baser, 23, was inspired to become a singer after watching Katy Perry at London's O2. The chart star, known for tracks including Pretty Boys, began writing songs in lockdown. Her tune Average Student is about how mundane life is and amassed half a million views in less than a day after being uploaded to TikTok. She has already collaborated with Sigala, Mae Muller and Stefflon Don. Yet away from her success on the music scene, she spoke frankly about her terrible childhood ordeal in the MAFS expert's latest podcast. Caity, who was born in Southampton, revealed the meaning behind her new track The Weight Of You and said the meaning was "a big one." Paul encouraged her to "throw a boundary" in the chat whenever she needed to as he raised how she was sexually assaulted at the age of eight, and to "say only what you are comfortable saying." Caity then confessed: "I was eight years old and I was out with my grandad and going back to his house and it was my grandad's next door neighbour that did it to me. "Who I knew, and spent a lot of time together, and he was really lovely to me. Celebs Go Dating Paul Carrick Brunson agent reveals series of explosive bust-ups "My grandad parked the car up and just went inside because he [the neighbour] was like 'hi Caity are you OK' because that was normal." She then continued of the alleged perpetrator: "He started talking he sort of like grabbed me and pulled me in, and yeah. "That [sexual assualt] happened, I came out, and obviously was like 'that was wrong.' "I went to my grandad and burst into tears and said 'take me home'." Caity then told how the ordeal had sadly strained her relationship with her grandfather. She broke down in tears as she suggested the incident had been where "all the issues with myself had stemmed from." Fans were quick to offer their support and praise Caity's candid approach. One wrote: "Wow what a beautiful conversation and big up Caity for your honesty. Talking about these difficult conversations will help so many people." A second put: "This really spoke to me. I related a lot. Well done for speaking up x" A third then posted: "This interview is so powerful! Caity babes you are an inspiration." One then put: "This is everything these conversations are so important and all of the topics were handled with such grace and sensitivity. "Thought I was going to have a little cry at my desk but you both created such a safe space!" CAITY BASER'S CHART HITS BRIT popstar Caity Baser has rocketed in popularity in the UK - yet what are her hits? The Brighton-based star, known for tracks including Pretty Boys, began writing songs in lockdown. Her tune Average Student is about how mundane life is and amassed half a million views in less than a day after being uploaded to TikTok. She has already collaborated with Sigala, Mae Muller and Stefflon Don. Her highest-charting hit is Pretty Boys which reached number 26 on the UK chart. Dance Around It, with Joel Corry, reached 61, while X and Y charted at 91. Feels This Good then peaked at 93. Her debut EP was Thanks For Nothing, See You Never SPEAK OUT Previously, Caity told how she funelled her own personal experiences into her songwriting. She admitted to Ticketmaster Discover it had been an evolving process and said: "I think it's because I spent so much of my life beating around the bush and sugar coating everything. "I was afraid I was gonna hurt someone's feelings, afraid to say how I actually felt. "Now that I have a platform of people supporting me and telling me that they want me to tell them how I feel, why wouldn't I do it? "So I'm just like, 'Here's what happened, here's how I feel about it!'" 6 Caity told how her alleged abuser was a family friend Credit: YouTube/We Need To Talk 6 Caity was praised by fans for her honesty Credit: AP
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Emotional moment pop star reveals horrifying sexual assault by family friend when she was just eight years old
A BRITISH popstar has revealed the horror moment she was subject to a sexual assault aged just eight. The Brighton-based songstress spoke bravely about her ordeal at the hands of a family friend on Paul Carrick Brunson's We Need To Talk podcast. Advertisement 6 Popstar Caity Baser has revealed she was subject to a horrifying sexual assault by a family friend when she was just eight years old Credit: YouTube/We Need To Talk 6 X and Y singer Caity is best known for her music career Credit: Getty 6 Yet the chart star has now given a brave look into her private life Credit: Getty X and Y singer Caity Baser, 23, was inspired to become a singer after watching Katy Perry at London's O2. The chart star, known for tracks including Pretty Boys, began writing songs in lockdown. Her tune Average Student is about how mundane life is and amassed half a million views in less than a day after being uploaded to TikTok. She has already collaborated with Sigala, Mae Muller and Stefflon Don. Advertisement Yet away from her success on the music scene, she spoke frankly about her terrible childhood ordeal in the MAFS expert's latest podcast. Caity, who was born in Southampton, revealed the meaning behind her new track The Weight Of You and said the meaning was "a big one." Paul encouraged her to "throw a boundary" in the chat whenever she needed to as he raised how she was sexually assaulted at the age of eight, and to "say only what you are comfortable saying." Caity then confessed: "I was eight years old and I was out with my grandad and going back to his house and it was my grandad's next door neighbour that did it to me. Advertisement "Who I knew, and spent a lot of time together, and he was really lovely to me. Celebs Go Dating Paul Carrick Brunson agent reveals series of explosive bust-ups "My grandad parked the car up and just went inside because he [the neighbour] was like 'hi Caity are you OK' because that was normal." She then continued of the alleged perpetrator: "He started talking he sort of like grabbed me and pulled me in, and yeah. "That [sexual assualt] happened, I came out, and obviously was like 'that was wrong.' Advertisement "I went to my grandad and burst into tears and said 'take me home'." Caity then told how the ordeal had sadly strained her relationship with her grandfather. She broke down in tears as she suggested the incident had been where "all the issues with myself had stemmed from." Fans were quick to offer their support and praise Caity's candid approach. Advertisement One wrote: "Wow what a beautiful conversation and big up Caity for your honesty. Talking about these difficult conversations will help so many people." A second put: "This really spoke to me. I related a lot. Well done for speaking up x" A third then posted: "This interview is so powerful! Caity babes you are an inspiration." One then put: "This is everything these conversations are so important and all of the topics were handled with such grace and sensitivity. Advertisement "Thought I was going to have a little cry at my desk but you both created such a safe space!" CAITY BASER'S CHART HITS BRIT popstar Caity Baser has rocketed in popularity in the UK - yet what are her hits? The Brighton-based star, known for tracks including Pretty Boys, began writing songs in lockdown. Her tune Average Student is about how mundane life is and amassed half a million views in less than a day after being uploaded to TikTok. She has already collaborated with Sigala, Mae Muller and Stefflon Don. Her highest-charting hit is Pretty Boys which reached number 26 on the UK chart. Dance Around It, with Joel Corry, reached 61, while X and Y charted at 91. Feels This Good then peaked at 93. Her debut EP was Thanks For Nothing, See You Never SPEAK OUT Previously, Caity told how she funelled her own personal experiences into her songwriting. She admitted to Ticketmaster Discover it had been an evolving process and said: "I think it's because I spent so much of my life beating around the bush and sugar coating everything. "I was afraid I was gonna hurt someone's feelings, afraid to say how I actually felt. Advertisement "Now that I have a platform of people supporting me and telling me that they want me to tell them how I feel, why wouldn't I do it? "So I'm just like, 'Here's what happened, here's how I feel about it!'" 6 Caity told how her alleged abuser was a family friend Credit: YouTube/We Need To Talk 6 Caity was praised by fans for her honesty Credit: AP Advertisement
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Emotional moment pop star reveals horrifying sexual assault by family friend when she was just eight years old
A BRITISH popstar has revealed the horror moment she was subject to a sexual assault aged just eight. The Brighton-based songstress spoke bravely about her ordeal at the hands of a family friend on Paul Carrick Brunson 's We Need To Talk podcast. 6 6 X and Y singer Caity Baser, 23, was inspired to become a singer after watching Katy Perry at London 's O2. The chart star, known for tracks including Pretty Boys, began writing songs in lockdown. Her tune Average Student is about how mundane life is and amassed half a million views in less than a day after being uploaded to TikTok. She has already collaborated with Sigala, Mae Muller and Stefflon Don. Yet away from her success on the music scene, she spoke frankly about her terrible childhood ordeal in the MAFS expert's latest podcast. Caity, who was born in Southampton, revealed the meaning behind her new track The Weight Of You and said the meaning was "a big one." Paul encouraged her to "throw a boundary" in the chat whenever she needed to as he raised how she was sexually assaulted at the age of eight, and to "say only what you are comfortable saying." Caity then confessed: "I was eight years old and I was out with my grandad and going back to his house and it was my grandad's next door neighbour that did it to me. "Who I knew, and spent a lot of time together, and he was really lovely to me. Celebs Go Dating Paul Carrick Brunson agent reveals series of explosive bust-ups "My grandad parked the car up and just went inside because he [the neighbour] was like 'hi Caity are you OK' because that was normal." She then continued of the alleged perpetrator: "He started talking he sort of like grabbed me and pulled me in, and yeah. "That [sexual assualt] happened, I came out, and obviously was like 'that was wrong.' "I went to my grandad and burst into tears and said 'take me home'." How to report a sexual assault Contact a doctor or practice nurse at your GP surgery. Contact a voluntary organisation, such as Rape Crisis, Women's Aid, Victim Support, The Survivors Trust or Male Survivors Partnership. Call the 24-hour freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge, on 0808 2000 247. Speak to the rape and sexual abuse support line run by Rape Crisis England and Wales – you can call the helpline on 0808 500 2222 or use the online chat (both are free and are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year). Caity then told how the ordeal had sadly strained her relationship with her grandfather. She broke down in tears as she suggested the incident had been where "all the issues with myself had stemmed from." Fans were quick to offer their support and praise Caity's candid approach. One wrote: "Wow what a beautiful conversation and big up Caity for your honesty. Talking about these difficult conversations will help so many people." A second put: "This really spoke to me. I related a lot. Well done for speaking up x" A third then posted: "This interview is so powerful! Caity babes you are an inspiration." One then put: "This is everything these conversations are so important and all of the topics were handled with such grace and sensitivity. "Thought I was going to have a little cry at my desk but you both created such a safe space!" CAITY BASER'S CHART HITS BRIT popstar Caity Baser has rocketed in popularity in the UK - yet what are her hits? The Brighton-based star, known for tracks including Pretty Boys, began writing songs in lockdown. Her tune Average Student is about how mundane life is and amassed half a million views in less than a day after being uploaded to TikTok. She has already collaborated with Sigala, Mae Muller and Stefflon Don. Her highest-charting hit is Pretty Boys which reached number 26 on the UK chart. Dance Around It, with Joel Corry, reached 61, while X and Y charted at 91. Feels This Good then peaked at 93. Her debut EP was Thanks For Nothing, See You Never SPEAK OUT Previously, Caity told how she funelled her own personal experiences into her songwriting. She admitted to Ticketmaster Discover it had been an evolving process and said: "I think it's because I spent so much of my life beating around the bush and sugar coating everything. "I was afraid I was gonna hurt someone's feelings, afraid to say how I actually felt. "Now that I have a platform of people supporting me and telling me that they want me to tell them how I feel, why wouldn't I do it? "So I'm just like, 'Here's what happened, here's how I feel about it!'" 6 6 6
