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Daily Mail
13 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE X Factor's Wagner opens up about 'feud' with Louis Walsh, his pet lion and getting death threats from PUTIN - 15 years after he and his bongos became a national treasure
It's been 15 years since Wagner burst onto screens in series seven of The X Factor. The moustachioed Brazilian with his distinctive thick accent, long locks that would whip around around the stage, and a passion for percussion, became an instant fan favourite, with millions tuning in every week to see what he would do next. Love him or hate him, no one could turn away when he belted out his rendition of She Bangs / Love Shack, but sadly his X Factor journey came to an end when he was booted out in the quarter-finals in a double elimination with Katie Waissel. While it's been more than a decade since he starred on the show, Wagner's legacy lives on and the Mail's offices are abuzz when he comes in. One of my colleagues is keen to get a picture because she dressed up as him for a fancy dress party. Another wants a video message because she used to have Wagner as her Facebook profile photo. Indeed, I too am intrigued to meet the man behind the bongos. And I can now say that in real life, he is exactly the same eccentric and chaotic star the nation fell in love with on screen. 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. He's an hour late because 'the train doors closed in my face!' he exclaims at me. He's upset about his journey too, because there was nowhere to sit on the train. He's also spent the morning on the phone with his bank disputing an electricity bill charge. So it takes some time to settle him down. Once inside the studio, he's more than happy to reminisce about his glory days on The X Factor but admits he hasn't kept in touch with any of his fellow contestants, which included the likes of Katie Waissel, Cher Lloyd and One Direction. 'We were not friends before we were on The X Factor,' Wagner, 69, muses. 'We became acquaintances, perhaps friends, but we have different lives and everybody followed their own path.' Surely though he's had some contact with Louis Walsh - his mentor on the show - who famously had a fiery relationship with the star. Initially Louis dumped Wagner at Judges' Houses; then brought him back as a wildcard; refused to learn how to pronounce his name; then voted against him in the sing-off, ultimately sending him home. 'The judges were actors', Wagner insists. 'Everything is planned in advance and my contact with Louis was just the for cameras. 'So yeah, I never had much contact with Louis, but I must say he was pleasant every time I met him.' Wagner is happy to reminisce about his glory days on The X Factor but admits he hasn't kept in touch with any of his fellow contestants, which included the likes of One Direction That must explain, I muse, why Louis kept mispronouncing his name, saying it like Wag-nah rather than the correct Vawg-ner. Not the case, Wagner reveals. 'It was a joke that Louis agreed with me!' he explains. 'He said "I'm gonna call you Wagner all the time and you're gonna say Louis, my name is Vawg-ner." 'That was fun and it was Louis's idea. It was smart.' Another story that created headlines when he was on the show, was the news that he once owned a pet lion. It was said that Wagner, who now lives in West Midlands, owned the creature back in his native Brazil. A throwback picture of the star wearing swimming trunks while holding the big cat's tail on a beach went viral. Now, however, Wagner admits the lion wasn't actually his. 'It belonged to a lady friend,' he explains. 'But now I don't have any pride in it anymore. 'Years later I came to the conclusion that for my lady friend to have the lion cub that meant that poachers must have killed his mother. 'So before I used to be proud but now I'm not proud anymore.' With the topic of poachers threatening to bring down the atmosphere, I'm keen to move subject of conversation onto something more light-hearted. So, I ask, whatever happened to his OnlyFans business? Wagner sent the internet into meltdown in 2023 when he announced he would be joining the X-rated subscription site and charging £8 a month for racy content with 'nothing off limits'. Yet after shocking fans with a near nude snap to promote his work, 'Daddy Wagner' as he called himself in his bio, shut down the account after just four stunts. 'That was just a publicity stunt,' he admits. 'I was never fully naked there. I always had my bits covered.' Wagner sent the internet into meltdown in 2023 when he announced he would be joining the X-rated subscription site and charging £8 a month for racy content with 'nothing off limits'. Another publicity stunt, he confesses, was his claims that he feared being assassinated by the Kremlin. In 2023 he shared his fears he will be assassinated after getting death threats from people confusing him with the Russian mercenary group with the same name. Wagner said ever since the Wagner mercenary group launched its assault on Moscow, he had received messages threatening to cut of his testicles and those of 'his troops'. He also said he thought the Kremlin was 'hacking' his website and mobile phone as he had noticed 'changes' on his devices. But the singer added he was 'ready for them' and he would use his 'black belt in karate' to 'take on and defeat any Russian assassins'. 'It was a silly thing... a joke', he reveals. 'Putin knows very well damn well who who the real Wagner was... that was only gibberish.' For now, Wagner is writing a sitcom about a Brazilian man who accidentally books himself in to see a prostitute rather than a physiotherapist - with chaos ensuing. He hasn't abandoned music, however, and is the frontman of Kings With Wings: The Wagner Rock Band - a name he says is inspired by his love of birdwatching. 'I got lots of bookings but I felt so awkward singing She Bangs, because my God, that is a stupid song but people love it,' he explains. 'I sang She Bangs wherever I went. But with the band I'm having my own repertoire. I'm singing great songs, Jumping Jack Flash, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley... 'And there's nothing like singing with musicians instead of singing to backing tracks.' So while The X Factor itself may now be a distant memory, for Wagner and his bongos, his legacy lives on.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Love Island's Chloe Burrows shows off her envious physique in a skimpy white bikini as she shares snaps from luxury Maldives holiday
Chloe Burrows showed off her envious physique in a skimpy white bikini as she posted snaps from her luxury Maldives holiday on Thursday. The former Love Island star, 29, who boasts 1.8million Instagram followers, put on a very busty display in the stunning two-piece. She showed off her fun side and jumped into the swimming pool to cure her 'hangover'. 'You'd think I know how to shift a hangover by now x this deffo helps x', Chloe joked in the caption. In other snaps, Chloe looked sensational in a white swimsuit as she larked around on the beach. 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. Earlier this month, Chloe sparked concern among her fans after sharing a snap of herself with a swollen face. She asked her followers on Instagram how their morning was going, but instead garnered attention for her bruised and swollen eye and slightly puffy cheeks. Chloe looked glum in the snap in which she went make-up free, with the blonde beauty's eye partially closed amid the mystery ailment. In her next Instagram story, Chloe was quick to ensure her fans that she was fine, however, she did little to quell the concern as she was seen sporting a black eyepatch. Giving a thumbs up while displaying the eye covering, Chloe penned: 'Guys the last story was meant to be funny pls don't be concerned x Regular programming by force.' It was recently revealed Chloe has been signed on to front brand new episodes of a Channel 4 documentary series. The acclaimed series, titled UNTOLD, is known for diving into 'provocative' and 'underreported' topics that are impacting modern life. A new season is set to hit screens from June 4 and will see Chloe, amongst others, explore some of the most pressing issues of today's climate. In her next Instagram story, Chloe was quick to ensure her fans that she was fine, however, she did little to quell the concern as she was seen sporting a black eyepatch Chloe, who shot to fame on ITV 's Love Island in 2021, will be delving into the increasing trend of young people ditching dating apps in her episode on June 4. Her instalment titled Chloe Burrows: 28 Dates Later will see the reality TV star look at whether in-person dating can help form 'long lasting romantic connections'. The UNTOLD documentary series first launched on Channel 4 back in 2021 and has since been followed by a whole host of other spin-offs. UNTOLD will available to stream on Channel 4 and Channel 4's YouTube channel.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Kelly Osbourne leaves fans shocked with 'completely different' appearance in new Instagram snap: 'Who is this?'
Kelly Osbourne 's fans have voiced their dismay after she shared a new snap of herself looking dramatically different, reigniting speculation that she's had plastic surgery. The TV personality, 40, took to Instagram to post a couple of glamorous shots after getting her hair and makeup done, with her face looking smoother and more chiselled than ever. Captioning the photos, Kelly revealed she'd been all glammed up for her plans to be cancelled last minute, lamenting: 'Sat through glam only to find that my day had been cancelled. #alldressedupandnowheretogo'. However, her followers were distracted by her visibly much slimmer and tauter appearance, pointing to her sharper jawline, voluptuous lips and lifted brows. They raced to the comments to admit they could barely recognise the star and accused her of getting heavy cosmetic work done that had made her look as though she'd had a 'full head transplant'. 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. Captioning the photos, Kelly revealed she'd been all glammed up for her plans to be cancelled last minute, lamenting: 'Sat through glam only to find that my day had been cancelled. #alldressedupandnowheretogo' They commented: 'Is Kelly Osborne in the room with us?'; 'WHO IS THAT?? Wft....'; 'Gifted a new head for Christmas….'; 'totally different head'. 'Who's face is that?'; 'Full head transplant'; 'Lots of money and a good plastic surgeon and we can all be this beautiful'. 'Wow amazing what tons of plastic surgery, ozempic and money can do'; 'Is this the same Kelly Osbourne or..'; 'New face, who dis?' 'Where is Kelly?'; 'can't imagine how many surgeries, fillers, botox injections, skin treatments, etc. were involved in this transformation. When you no longer look anything like yourself, what exactly did you accomplish?' 'Teenage Kelly would not be happy about this'; 'What in the millions dollars worth of plastic surgery is this'; 'Is she AI?!' Kelly, who is the daughter of rock legend Ozzy and TV star Sharon, has undergone many changes in her appearance over the years. In 2020, the television personality revealed that she had quietly undergone gastric sleeve surgery two years before, leading to a jaw-dropping 85lb weight loss. She also previously admitted to having injections to change the shape of her face, and make her jaw look 'skinnier,' after suffering with TMJ (temporomandibular joint dysfunction). They raced to the comments to admit they could barely recognise the star and accused her of getting heavy cosmetic work done that had made her look as though she'd had a 'full head transplant' However, Kelly has repeatedly and furiously denied that she has had any cosmetic procedures besides Botox. Last year, she declared that she was a 'huge fan' of plastic surgery, but insisted that she was too scared to get anything done after seeing her mother go under the knife so many times. She told People: 'I am a huge fan of plastic surgery. What it does for people is amazing. It can change people's lives and give them the confidence they've been lacking, and make people feel beautiful in the way they want to feel beautiful. 'But I've never done anything but Botox. I'm too scared. I've always been in the camp of, if you think it's broken, fix it. You don't have to be stuck with a nose you hate for the rest of your life. So yes, I'm a huge fan.' She explained the root of her fear, saying: 'I watched my mum go through every recovery from everything she's ever had done, and it looks awful'. Sharon, 72, has undergone a range of procedures including a gastric band, full facelift, tummy tuck, an eyelift, breast implants, abdominoplasty and Botox. While she has branded her 2021 facelift the 'worst thing she ever did' after the procedure left her 'looking like a cyclops' and 'Quasimodo'. In 2023, Kelly again insisted that she's never had any plastic surgery and that her changing face was simply down to her weight loss. In 2020, the television personality revealed that she had quietly undergone gastric sleeve surgery two years before, leading to a jaw-dropping 85lb weight loss (pictured left in 2003 and right in 2021) Speaking to she stressed: 'I've never had any procedure like plastic surgery. There are things that I definitely want to do when I get older, but I'm too scared aren't I?' She went on: 'I've done Botox, that's it. It's weird, because now that I've lost weight, everybody is criticizing and trying to figure out what it is that I've done, and I really just lost weight. It's just the shape of my face!' 'And everyone knows that I had weight loss surgery, and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. But there's this whole thing about it, "Well you didn't do it the right way". There is no right way.' 'The road to happiness is different for everybody, and I think that instead of picking apart the journey, they should just be happy that you reached your destination'. However, only a few months later in December 2023, Kelly revealed to her brother Jack and mum Sharon on The Osbournes Podcast that she wanted to get plastic surgery for Christmas. The socialite has had lifelong battle with weight and outlined her struggles and substance abuse issues in her 2017 memoir, where she described herself as having had 'a little dumpling body.' She lost a jaw-dropping 85lb in 2018 after seeking surgical intervention, later declaring: 'I had surgery. I don't give a f*** what anyone has to say. I did it, I'm proud of it, they can suck s****. I did the gastric sleeve.' She added: 'All it does is change the shape of your stomach. I got that almost 2 years ago. I will never, ever, ever lie about it ever. It is the best thing I have ever done.' Speaking on Hollywood Raw with Dax Holt and Adam Glyn, Kelly also discussed having injections to change the shape of her face, and make her jaw look 'skinnier,' after suffering with TMJ. 'One thing I did that changed my face,' she added. 'I had really bad TMJ. One of the things they did to stop it was they gave me injections in my jaw. It kinda made my jaw look skinnier. 'That's when people started to notice that I had really lost weight because it changed the shape of everything. I found out It's called buccal fat. It changed everything on my face! How the f*** did I not know about this sooner?' After the birth of her son Sidney, two, with Slipknot DJ Sid Mason, Kelly shed the pounds again, but attributed the weight loss to diet changes. She credited her postpartum weight loss to cutting out 'sugar and carbohydrates' and was quick to deny using Ozempic, after her mother Sharon used the diabetes medication and lost a whopping 42 pounds. She told Extra in April 2024: 'I know everybody thinks I took Ozempic. I did not take Ozempic. I don't know where that came from. My mum took Ozempic.' But she was hit by a wave of backlash after heaping praise on the controversial drug as preferable to exercise and claiming that critcs of the medication being used as a weight loss jab were simply jealous because they 'can't afford it'. Kelly gushed to E! News: 'I think it's amazing. There are a million ways to lose weight, why not do it through something [that] isn't as boring as working out? 'People hate on it because they want to do it. And the people who hate on it the most are the people who are secretly doing it or pissed off that they can't afford it.' The remarks sparked criticism at the time, with many voicing their 'disgust' by her criticizing those who were unable to afford it. They wrote: 'She just openly spoke about it in an interview and said people are just jealous because they can't afford it. I was disgusted by her response.' 'Imagine calling people poor when you're just a nepo baby who was born with money and never had to work for it.' 'Kelly that was pretty insensitive. Since people are jealous they can't afford it would you be willing to buy 10 people diabetes meds ?! Especially since they're jealous & all'. However, her mum Sharon previously admitted that she 'needed to put weight back on' after losing a shocking 42lbs on Ozempic. Speaking about her experience with the drug, she said last year: 'I started on Ozempic last December and I've been off it for a while now, but my warning is don't give it to teenagers, it's just too easy... 'You can lose so much weight and it's easy to become addicted to that, which is very dangerous. I couldn't stop losing weight and now I've lost 42 lbs. and I can't afford to lose any more.' Back in March last year, Sharon shocked the public after she made her return to UK reality TV on Celebrity Big Brother. The star couldn't hide her weight loss on the show as she revealed doctors 'can't figure out' why she hasn't been able to gain weight back after she stopped using Ozempic months ago. 'The doctors can't figure it out,' she said. 'But I think it's just because I'm getting older and as you get older you lose weight anyway and shrink and shrivel off.' Of why she decided to start receiving Ozempic injections, Sharon said 'everyone was doing it'.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Brad Pitt insists he's found a 'softness' in his older age and reveals how he's changed following claims he 'abused' Angelina Jolie - as he opens up on painful divorce
Brad Pitt has insisted he's found a 'softness' in his older age - following the claims he 'abused' his ex-wife Angelina Jolie. The actor, 61, admitted he's discovered a 'love of nature and architect' as he opened up about how he's changed in recent years. In a new interview with GQ magazine - where he finally broke silence on his ugly eight-year Angelina, 49, divorce battle - Brad candidly spoke about his mellow self. He said: 'I'm a bit of an architectural snob and I'm a bit of a nature lover. 'So I just look for a really beautiful spot for a new experience instead of trying to re-create the - I mean, I bring my own sheets. I've grown fond of softness in my older age, but that's about it.' 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. Brad and Angelina's ugly divorce battle finally ended in December 2024 after she filed in 2016. The dispute has seen the exes attack each other in legal filings ever since Brad sued Angelina in 2022 for selling her stake in their Chateau Miraval estate, which produces an award-winning sparkling rosé. Legal filings seen by show that the communications Brad was ordered to produce began the day Angelina claimed he abused her on a private plane shortly before their separation in 2016. She previously accused him of pouring red wine and beer over his ex and one of the couple's children on a private plane. Brad has always denied being abusive and was cleared by law enforcement following an investigation – though his ex-wife claimed in filings that his 'history of physical abuse' started 'well before' the plane incident. The Maleficent actress filed documents in July claiming that the actor tried to force her to sign an $8.5million NDA to cover up 'years of abuse.' At the same time, her legal team asked that the court compel Brad to disclose 'private, third-party communications' he had about their family's 2016 plane ride that resulted in Angelina filing for divorce. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lia Martin issued the ruling last year, after Angelina's lawyers claimed that the documents would prove her claims Brad tried to make her sign an NDA. She claims that the gag order would have prevented her from speaking out about the alleged abuse, amid a verbal agreement she would sell her half of the winery to Brad. Angelina's lawyers at the time claimed that the documents would prove 'communications concerning abuse, lies to authorities, and years of cover up' on Brad's part. Brad's legal team sought for the motion to be denied, claiming the requests were 'wide-ranging and intrusive'. The actors' lawyers also branded the filing as a 'sensationalist fishing expedition', with sources calling the latest ruling 'irrelevant', as the actor has provided 'so much information already'. Paul Murphy, a lawyer for Jolie, branded the documents as 'crucial evidence' that Brad has 'fought for years to hide.' Elsewhere in the interview for the magazine's 2025 Summer Issue, alongside his F1 movie co-stars Damson Idris and Lewis Hamilton, Brad spoke about his high-profile divorce. The Oscar-winning actor was not venting, however, and instead seemed to try and downplay the legal boxing match that's made headlines for almost a decade. He said finally seeing the end of their battle was not 'major.' 'No, I don't think it was that major of a thing,' Pitt said. 'Just something coming to fruition. Legally.' Brad and Angelina, who share six children — Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 19, Knox, 16, and Vivienne, also 16 — married in 2014 after meeting on the set of Mr And Mrs Smith. Brad did acknowledge his love life is 'always in the news.' 'It's been in the news for 30 years, bro. Or some version of my personal life, let's put it that way,' he told GQ. He now lives at his Los Angeles home with his 32-year-old girlfriend, jewelry executive Ines de Ramon.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island stars Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Curtis Pritchard SPLIT three months on from the show - just days after she shared gushing declaration of love
Love Island stars Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Curtis Pritchard have split after just three months together. The couple met on this year's series of Love Island: All Stars in January and had been plagued by showmance speculation since they came out of the villa. Announcing the split on Instagram on Wednesday, Ekin wrote: 'I wanted to share that Curtis and I have decided to go our separate ways. 'It's been a really tough decision, but one made with a lot of love and respect for one another. 'He's an incredible person and I'll always cherish the memories we made both in an out of the villa. 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. 'Thank you all so much for the love and support over the past few months. We're both focusing on navigating this transition and would really appreciate privacy during this time. Love always, EkinSu Xx'. Following Ekin-Su's announcement, Curtis took to his Instagram story to confirm the split, writing: 'Just a quick note to say thank you so much for all the kind messages, it really does mean the world. 'It's true, Ekin and I have decided to go our separate ways. Breakups are never easy, but i'll always be grateful for the laughs, the adventures, and the memories (especially the dance routines). 'I'll be keeping busy with work, boxing, dancing, and working with the team on FINT. Lots of love, Curtis x' Ekin's post comes just days after she shared a gushing declaration of love for her boyfriend over on Instagram. Commenting on one of Curtis' most recent posts amid the launch of his boxing career she penned: 'I just want you to know how incredibly proud I am of you. 'Watching you train so hard and give it your all in that match was amazing…. you were strong, focused, and honestly just unstoppable. Win or lose you're a champion in my eyes. I love you!' The pair also put on a loved up display prior to the match after Misfits boxing shared a clip of Ekin planting a kiss on her boyfriend's lips as he taped up pre fight. Ekin's post comes just days after she shared a gushing declaration of love for her boyfriend over on Instagram View this post on Instagram A post shared by Misfits Boxing (@misfitsboxing) The unlikely couple shocked fans after making their relationship official while in the villa back in February and from the get go they were plagued with rumours their relationship was fake. Curtis hit back at the showmance rumours just over a week ago after appearing on the podcast Not My Bagg. Host Joe Baggs asked the star: 'A lot of people have said online about the showmance rumours, what would you say to these people because obviously you are still together so it's not.' Jokingly Curtis quipped: 'Yeah, it's a full on showmance. You're right guys, 1000%. I think our contract runs out in two months or something and then we'll end up breaking up.' However he later insisted: 'No, it's not a showmance. It's all a load of rubbish and people sometimes say like "Oh, there is a set contract, amount of time that they have to be together". 'I'll tell you right now, I didn't read my contract.' He added: 'We're going good, we're fun and people may think that because Ekin and I are very... I won't lie we're quite dramatic sometimes.' Laughing off recent allegations that they're only in a relationship for the publicity in March, Ekin told The Sun: 'I've got respect for anyone's opinions.' She added: 'I think everyone is entitled to think something and I can understand why they think that, because on the show we are theatrical people and when we come together, it is like a performance. Curtis hit back at the showmance rumours just over a week ago after appearing on the podcast Not My Bagg 'But it's not a showmance, it's real. It just feels right. It feels healthy and I am myself.' Last month the couple hit back at rumours they had split after Curtis shared a video on Ekin-Su's Instagram Story to joke about the reported 'break up' as he revealed they had both simply been away for work. The dancer was seen with a black eye as he chilled on the sofa, before saying: 'Good day of boxing today, and yeah as you can see a little bit of a black eye but it's getting better.' 'Yeah apparently I'm now single as well, yes!' he added, as Ekin-Su could be heard laughing in the background. 'But unfortunately I've got back with my ex straight away,' he continued, as he leaned into Ekin-Su and showed her on camera. 'Apparently spending nearly two or three days away means we've broken up?' Ekin-Su said. Curtis clarified: 'You were working away and I've eh... been working in a dungeon, getting beaten up.' 'Well guys it just proves that exes can get back together,' Ekin-Su joked. 'This is the shortest break up we've ever "had".' Meanwhile it has since been revealed that Ekin was in a secret relationship with Married At First Sight UK 's Georges Berthonneau during her time on Love Island: All Stars. Meanwhile it has since been revealed that Ekin was in a secret relationship with Married At First Sight UK 's Georges Berthonneau during her time on Love Island: All Stars According to Georges, he and Ekin were in love, but she insisted on signing up to the ITV2 show to further her career. They agreed she would go no further than 'kissing' another Islander during her time on the dating series, of which she was the star signing. But Georges, 32, who confirmed the couple's 10-month romance for the first time to MailOnline, claimed Ekin betrayed him on national TV when she became Curtis ' girlfriend, leaving him devastated. In an exclusive interview, Georges told MailOnline he and Ekin had planned a future together, called each other pet names, holidayed in France during the summer and spent Boxing Day exchanging gifts, just 18 days before she entered the South African villa. The personal trainer said he lived a 'nightmare' for the five weeks Ekin was on the dating show as she passionately kissed Curtis, 29, and performed a seductive routine for him wearing sexy red lingerie during the programme's Heart Rate Challenge.
