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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Inside Rachel Stevens' incredible walk-in-wardrobe filled with £20,000 Hermès handbags, Saint Laurent heels and Chanel
shared an inside look at her luxurious walk-in wardrobe on Instagram on Thursday. The singer, 47, who rose to fame as a member of the pop group S Club, showed off her extravagant designer collection as she thanked Neville Johnson Furniture for bringing her dream space to life. A series of aesthetic snaps revealed a sleek room lined with custom-fitted wardrobes and shelves brimming with luxury items - including £20,000 Hermès handbags, Jimmy Choo and Saint Laurent heels, and a jaw-dropping Chanel collection. To the right of the room, Rachel added a chic dressing table complete with ample storage drawers. The glamorous setup featured a large arched mirror flanked by elegant light fixtures, with a wooden tabletop that added a warm touch. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Her bespoke wardrobes offered plenty of closet space, and viewers were given a glimpse of her enviable handbag and shoe collection. In one close-up shot, two Hermès Mini Kelly handbags can be seen sitting neatly on a shelf. The sought-after handbags typically retail from £20,000. Meanwhile, her Louis Vuitton mini backpack and JW Anderson black handbag were neatly placed beside the black Hermès Mini Kelly. Her Chanel collection also made a statement, with multiple classic flap bags on display, worth an estimated £27,540 in total. Gushing over her new space, Rachel captioned the post: 'Hey lovelies. Hope you're well and having a great week. 'I wanted to share my haven, my zen space (prayer emoji) there are still some details to add and a few decorative bits to change but I just LOVE it so much! 'I've created my dream room with the help of the brilliant, super talented and creative @simontcherniauk @nevillejohnsongroup who I absolutely loved working with from start to finish! 'Simon and the team were an absolute dream and I can't thank them enough for helping bring my vision and dream space to life and I can't recommend them enough. She concluded: 'I'll share the fun process and more details with you all soon x.' The post comes after Rachel shared an update on how her romance is going with boyfriend Brendyn Hatfield, 38, last month. The S Club 7 star who was partnered with the pro skater on Dancing On Ice in 2022, conducted an Instagram Stories Q&A with her fans. During the session where her followers were able to ask her personal questions, one fan asked the star: 'How are you and Brendyn (love heart emoji).' Sharing a sweet snap of herself and Brendyn and confirming they were still together, she responded: 'Really good thank you' alongside a smiley love heart emoji. Rachel was previously married to real estate agent and actor Alex Bourne, 48, from 2009 to 2022. She announced her separation from her childhood sweetheart in July 2022, just one month shy of their 13th anniversary. The S Club icon then announced she had found love with Dancing On Ice partner Brendyn. The couple went official with their romance in November 2023 after they were first paired together on the ITV show. Rachel previously lifted the lid on her separation from Alex during an appearance on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, comparing it to 'jumping off a cliff.' She admitted: 'It's a lot of navigating, especially with the girls because they've always been at the forefront.' 'I'm very lucky, their dad is a great dad, and we've always been so aligned with keeping them really safe in it and being really honest. 'We've had great advice on how to age-appropriately speak to them and help them feel safe in it all because that was my biggest fear - how they are going to be in all of this. She continued: 'You're changing your life. It's not only a marriage, it's a family around it, it's your friendship groups, your home, your children.' 'Changing your whole life, for me it felt like jumping off a cliff, like wow, it's the unknown. 'But I've always believed that we have to be happy, we have to be true to ourselves, and it's not something you decide overnight, it's something that takes so much thought and questioning. 'I haven't talked about it a lot publicly because I'm so mindful of everyone involved.' The former couple were childhood sweethearts and reconnected in the mid-2000s when Rachel was launching her solo career and Alex was still trying to make it as an actor in Los Angeles. They got engaged in June 2008 after 18 months of dating and tied the knot at Claridge's in London the following year. The pair walked down the aisle to S Club 7's hit Never Had A Dream Come True, and her bandmates - Bradley McIntosh, Hannah Spearritt, Jo O'Meara, Jon Lee, Paul Cattermole and Tina Barrett - were there to watch them say 'I do'. The former couple also share two daughters, Amelie, 14, and Minnie, 11.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
S Club's Jo O'Meara, 46, glams up as she reveals she's headed on a date after 17 YEARS of being single
Jo O'Meara showed off her glamorous makeover on Monday as she revealed she was heading on a date with a mystery man. The S Club star, 46, looked incredible in a slew of selfies after styling her ice blonde locks in a tousled bob and accentuating her striking features with eyeliner and hot pink lipstick. Jo looked effortlessly chic in the snaps as she paired a taupe top with a keyhole cut out on the bodice and fitted jeans. The mother-of-one shared the pictures with her 70,000 Instagram followers as she revealed: 'Off into town! I have a date #mondayfunday'. While Jo did not reveal who was her mystery date, it marks a major shift in her attitude, having previously insisted that she had 'no interest' in dating. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Jo became single shortly after having her son Lenny, 17, with ex partner Bill Slate and in a previous interview admitted that she is not looking for a relationship. The BRIT-award winning singer split from Bill after two years and little is known about their relationship other than that they co-parented 'amicably'. She said in 2022: 'I've been on my own for 14 years. Don't get me wrong, I've had little kisses and smooches here and there but nothing serious. 'I haven't been in a relationship since Lenny's father and I like being single and on my own. I haven't tried dating apps either, because I'm not interested. I've got two rescue dogs, my career, and a son who I love. I'm happy with that.' The Have You Ever hitmaker also joked that she has enough on her hands with a teenage son but explained that she would 'never' introduce him to someone she wasn't serious about. She said: 'I'm also wary when it comes to men because I have a teenager, so would never introduce a man to him unless I was going to marry him. Plus, I don't fancy picking up anyone else's pants – picking up my son's is enough!' Last year, Jo was teased about her pickiness by bandmate Jon Lee, with the pair joking about her 'sexuality' during a boozy night out in December. In a humorous video, Jon said: 'Jo, you've just come out recently... What's your sexuality at the minute?' She responded: 'I'm Autosexual,' before bursting into laughter and asking: 'What does it mean Jon?' He then jokingly replied: 'It means you're a w***er because you find yourself more attractive than anyone else.' Jo's decision to date comes amid a slew of health woes for the singer. The Bring It All Back hitmaker revealed she had been rushed to hospital last month following years of issues with her back. Jo took to her Instagram Story to share a selfie - looking downcast - while lying in a hospital bed. Alongside her picture she penned: 'Back in hospital! The back is back! I didn't expect to be in here today'. While the exact cause for her admission is unclear, Jo had emergency surgery on her back in November 2022 to remove a disc and had to cancel gigs at the time including Fife Pride as a result. At the time she revealed that she was 'devastated' and in a 'horrendous' amount of pain after the operation didn't work quite as well as expected. She was back in hospital shortly after a previous visit and posted a picture of her drip with the caption: 'When am I gonna get a break ?? I really thought I was on the road to recovery. '4am this morning the pain was the worst it's been yet! So here we are again ! I am devastated.' She added no more information as to when she might be out or news of a possible remedy. On October 25 Jo revealed the first operation hadn't worked. Speaking from her bed in an Instagram video she said she has to go back for more surgery after a recent MRI and said she feels like she's 'in a really bad place' at the moment. 'As you can see I'm back in bed. That is because the back is playing games again,' she said in a clip. 'The pain has been absolutely horrendous and today I got some MRI scan results back that wasn't the result I wanted. 'I've actually got to go back into hospital for further surgery on my back which I'm absolutely devastated about to be honest. The pain is… horrendous.' Jo admitted her injury was taking its toll on her mental health as she said: 'And it's been making me feel really quite in a bad place if I'm being honest.' 'I've felt really low. The last few days have been really tough but I'm hopefully with this next surgery, I will be back fighting fit and ready to get out there again so positive thinking.' She captioned her post: 'So I got the MRI scan results I didn't want to see, and I am going to have to go back in for another back operation to try and get it fixed! I'm totally gutted that it didn't work the first time, but my back is in a bit of a mess to be honest!' She then thanked fans for their support, writing: 'Thank you for all your love and support you continue to show me! And don't forget it's almost Halloween @ that means one thing!! Stream 'Thriller'! I love you all very much.'
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Where S Club stars are now from sudden death to farming job and money woes
Iconic noughties band S Club sold more than 10 million albums worldwide before the group parted ways, but where are all of the members now? We take a look During the noughties, S Club quickly made a name for themselves, blowing up with their number-one hits, 'Reach', 'Bring It All Back' and 'Don't Stop Movin', that had everyone bopping away. The band even branched out with their TV show Miami 7 and movie Seeing Double. S Club, made up of Tina Barrett, Paul Cattermole, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh, Jo O'Meara, Hannah Spearritt, and Rachel Stevens, made its debut in 1999. Their success saw them sell more than 10 million albums worldwide, win a Brit Award for Breakthrough Act in 2000, and again for Best Single in 2002. Despite their popularity, S Club sadly didn't stay together for long and split just five years later. Although their run was short, some of the members went on to reunite, both for spin-off groups and again in 2023 for a tour that delighted day one fans. Sadly some members struggled to make ends meet, while others continued to blossom in their careers. Let's take a look at where they are now... Jo O'Meara Jo was definitely a fan favourite - even before the group split. Before joining S Club, she was already in the game, singing with groups like Solid HarmoniE at 16 and even a German hip-hop group called 2-4 Family. But everything changed when she was spotted by the S Club team as skyrocketed to stardom. After the group split, Jo signed with several record labels, with Simon Fuller hoping she'd be the next Christina Aguilera. That didn't quite go to plan. He dropped her, and she eventually signed with Polydor, releasing her debut solo single in 2005, which charted at number 13 in the UK. But it wasn't just her voice that made headlines. She appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, where fellow housemate Shilpa Shetty accused her of racism and bullying. This was alongside claims against the late star Jade Goody, and the show received a record number of Ofcom complaints. While the controversy changed public opinion, Jo continued to work and release music. More recently, she joined the band for their Good Times tour in 2023 and today, often sings beside fellow S Club bandmate Jon Lee at various gigs as a duo. Rachel Stevens Rachel was with the group from start to finish. Raised in Southgate in a Jewish household, she started out as a model in 1993 after winning a modelling contest, beating thousands of applicants. She tried another career path briefly before shifting her focus to singing and joined S Club 7 soon after. When the group called it quits, Rachel signed an impressive £1.5 million, four-album deal. At first, she struggled with public perception - people unfairly saw her as the "ditsy" member - but she beat the critics, releasing multiple solo hits. She also competed on Dancing on Ice and came second on Strictly Come Dancing. Much to the delight of fans, Rachel reunited with the band for the 2023 tour. She has continued to update her followers on her life and has released an inspirational book about finding her voice. Now, she's pursuing fashion and interior design, with hopes of launching her own line. Tina Barrett Before S Club, Tina was briefly part of Mis-Teeq - though she didn't feature on any of their recordings and left after a year. She rose to fame with S Club and stayed with the group until they split, after which she announced plans to go solo. Unfortunately, her solo career didn't take off, and she stepped back from the spotlight for nine years. In 2012, she teased a debut single that's still unreleased to this day. However, she kept her music career alive through S Club 3, continuing to perform for fans and joining their 2023 tour. Bradley McIntosh Bradley was born into music - his Jamaican parents, Steve and Lauraine McIntosh, found success with The Cool Notes. After S Club split, he tried to sign as a solo act, but it didn't quite work out. He later joined MTV's Totally Boyband, forming a new group, Upper Street. But it was short-lived - their single flopped, and tensions with their label led to a breakup. Bradley eventually joined the S Club spin-off group and kept performing - including during their 2023 Good Times tour. Jon Lee Jon was always creative - from drama club and dance school to singing in recording studios. At just 11, he began auditioning for the West End and landed the lead in Oliver! by 13. Not long after, he joined S Club and stayed until the end. Post-S Club, he returned to acting, appearing in pantomimes and TV. In 2012, he released a solo album but soon shifted back to acting full-time. In 2010, he came out as gay, explaining in an interview that he'd always been open with family and friends but never felt the need to publicly announce it until then. Jon performs alongside his bandmade Jo at various events and appeared on stage with his band for their 2023 tour. Paul Cattermole Paul started young in musical theatre and met fellow bandmate Hannah Spearritt while performing together in Pendragon. At 16, he took a detour and formed a heavy metal band called Skua, before Simon Fuller recruited him for S Club 7. He stayed with the group for three years before leaving to rejoin Skua. He performed with S Club one last time at the late Queen's Golden Jubilee, but Skua split a year later after failing to land a deal. Paul later rejoined S Club 3, performing at universities and nightclubs. In 2018, he revealed he was struggling financially and doing odd jobs to get by. He also said he'd pitched himself to Celebrity Big Brother, Strictly Comes Dancing, and Dancing on Ice, but was never picked. By 2022, he was offering tarot card readings online. He was set to take part in the 2023 reunion tour, but tragically passed away from heart failure that April, aged just 46. Hannah Spearritt Hannah's career began long before S Club. At 12, she landed a role in Annie, then joined the National Youth Music Theatre. In 1998, she auditioned for S Club and became one of its standout members. After the group split, she continued acting — landing roles in Seed of Chucky and major TV shows like Primeval, as well as appearances in EastEnders and Casualty. Hannah originally planned to join the reunion tour but pulled out following Paul's sudden death. Last year, she appeared on Dancing on Ice but was the second to be eliminated. Now, she lives a quieter life in Costa Rica with her partner and two daughters, working as a farmer.
Metro
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
S Club icon reveals new life in Costa Rica after quitting band
She might have once been part of one of the biggest pop groups in the world – but Hannah Spearritt is now a 'survivalist living the uninhibited jungle life'. In 1998 S Club was formed by Simon Fuller, with Hannah being part of the original line-up alongside Tina Barrett, Paul Cattermole, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh, Jo O'Meara and Rachel Stevens. In the five years the band was together, they had four UK number one singles and a UK number one album, selling over 14 million albums worldwide After the band split in 2003, they reunited temporarily for a short tour in 2015 and two years ago were set to do the same. But in April 2023, Cattermole died aged 46 after suffering heart failure. Although the rest of the members continued with plans to reunite, Hannah withdrew from the group before the tour. Then, in July last year, it was first reported Hannah and her partner Adam Thomas were planning on leaving the UK and moving their young family to Costa Rica. First visiting the Central American country in 2018, they went on to open a themed cafe in Twickenham. The couple, who share two children, Tea, five, and Tora, three, have since relocated to the country, doing so in January. At the time she explained: 'Well.. we finally made it to paradise. Beautiful country, beautiful people.' Since then Hannah, 44, has been sharing updates with her followers about their new lives, also describing herself on social media as a 'prepper, survivalist and creator now living the uninhibited jungle life'. Her most recent post, shared on Instagram today, shows her standing on a balcony overlooking a rainforest. 'Looking out to new beginnings.. at our new #home! Next on the menu is to learn permaculture… and have a laugh at ourselves filming the planting of the fruit forest! Have a beautiful Tuesday everyone. Sending so much #love from # CostaRica #appreciate y'all. P.S. so many things I'm excited to share with you,' she wrote. Other posts in the past few months have shown Hannah's daughters hiking, the family at waterfalls, swimming in rivers and swinging off tyres hung to trees. In February Hannah wrote about the 'magical place' that she added had 'helped me recover from a challenging year'. She had previously told The Sun of her plans. 'That's the dream, to move to Costa Rica and buy some land or a farm and live the simple life with the girls,' she said. Following Cattermole's death, Hannah spoke about her devastation and ongoing struggle with grief. The pair had been childhood friends before going on to date for five years before breaking up in 2006. Although they got back together in 2015, they split again after a few months. More Trending 'I'm trying my best to hold it together but once I start, I can't stop crying,' she said in the wake of his death. 'And then I have to keep myself together for our two kids. I can't even imagine any mother losing their child.' 'My heart is broken for him and his family. He was happier than he had been in years, so for this to happen now, makes it even more heartbreaking,' she added when speaking to The Sun. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Apple Music's Matt Wilkinson: 'We need grassroots venues so rising artists can have their start' MORE: The UK's Eurovision entry might be it's wildest yet – and it could actually win MORE: 'We wouldn't have survived as musicians without London's grassroots venues'
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Hannah Spearritt shows off new life in Costa Rica after quitting fame
S Club's Hannah Spearritt has been living in Costa Rica over the last few months after moving to the country from the UK with her husband and two children earlier this year Former S Club member Hannah Spearritt has teased that she's embracing "new beginning" after leaving the UK just months ago. The singer moved to Costa Rica with her family earlier this year and has been sharing updates since then. It was announced last year that Hannah, now 44, and her husband Adam Thomas were planning to live abroad with their two children, aged six and four. Hannah, as reported by the Sun at the time, had previously said about the prospect: "That's the dream, to move to Costa Rica and buy some land or a farm and live the simple life with the girls." Hannah is said to have been inspired to set up the cafe Earth & Fire in Twickenham in 2022 after visiting Costa Rica four years prior. The business however reportedly didn't end up opening and the property was later put up for sale. It was said to be the "latest in a sequence of setbacks" prior to her relocating abroad. Hannah is said to have faced homelessness in 2023 and she dropped out of S Club's reunion tour that same year. Her exit from the tour came after bandmate Paul Cattermole 's death weeks prior and Hannah said that her health contributed to the decision. Earlier this year, Hannah confirmed that she had arrived in Costa Rica. She said in January: "Well ... we finally made it to paradise. Beautiful country, beautiful people." She's shared updates on Instagram since and her bio reads: "Prepper, survivalist and creator now living the uninhibited jungle life." This morning, Hannah shared a photo of herself on a terrace overlooking a forest. She told her followers: "Looking out to new beginnings.. at our new #home! Next on the menu is to learn permaculture… and have a laugh at ourselves filming the planting of the fruit forest!" Hannah teased that she's embarked on a "new chapter" in a post on the platform just days ago. She wrote in a message to fans: "A little spirit. A little soil. And a whole lotta soul. New chapter blooming - messy, magical and more ... 'me'." And earlier this month, she gave a glimpse at the landscape of the community where the family have been living. She shared footage of a stream within a woodland and suggested that it was her "garden" in the accompanying caption. Alongside the video, she wrote: "That'll do for a garden…!!! The camera cannot even capture the sheer wonder of this place, the beauty leaves you speechless… And it's even spring fed… so pure, you can swim in it… or drink it!" Last month, she posted about the climate. Hannah shared footage of her kids swimming in a lake before showing a separate clip of rainfall. She said: "All in the same day! #rainseason is starting ... but at least we can still swim in the river in 90 degrees before it rains! Truly spectacular country." In one of her first posts since arriving, Hannah told her followers in February that the area had helped her "recover from a challenging year". She made the comment in the caption of photos, which included one of her beside her kids on a walk in the province of San José. She wrote at the time: "Morning walks down to the waterfall… trying to keep up with the little legs! I'm putting together a little reel of this magical place that has really helped me recover from a challenging year and I'll put the link in with it so you can enjoy it too if u like."
