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Scottish Sun
17-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Vanessa Feltz's former fiance Ben Ofoedu marries girlfriend Vanessa Brown in romantic castle wedding
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NINETIES pop star Ben Ofoedu, 52, has married his 29-year-old girlfriend in front of star-studded guests in a breathtaking castle wedding. The smitten singer said 'I do' on Wednesday - five months after proposing to Vanessa on Valentine's Day in New York, having started dating just weeks before. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Ben Ofoedu has married his girlfriend Vanessa Brown Credit: Splash 4 He popped the question in New York in February Ben, who was previously engaged to TV presenter Vanessa Feltz, said the special occasion was 'a new beginning'. The Phats & Small singer, best known for his biggest hit Turn Around, split up from his previous partner of 16 years in 2023. He has now hailed his special day a "dream come true" and admitted he had been "waiting for this feeling" after the ceremony at Rose Castle in Cumbria. New husband Ben told MailOnline: "I have always wanted to be married since I was seven years old. I always wanted to be with someone who would take my surname. "I almost gave up on marriage, thinking there wasn't a lady that would walk down the aisle for me. "I can't believe the day has come, it is a dream come true. It feels like I've been waiting for this moment all my life. "This is the finale of the chapter that was 17 years of my life." An insider also told The Sun: 'Ben's never been happier. He's always wanted to get married and knew Vanessa was the one instantly. 'They've been planning their dream day ever since they met and know it's going to be the best day of their lives.' Famous guests from the music scene including Best Man Shane & wife Sheena Lynch, Brian McFadden and Dani Park, Keith and Lisa Duffy. Bradley Mcintosh (S Club), Abz (Five), Dane Bowers and Lee Brennan (911) were all in attendance. Vanessa Feltz's ex fiancé buys £1.8m home in posh London street with new girlfriend The night before the wedding, guests enjoyed a boozy party as they got the celebrations started. WEDDING PLANS Back in April Ben revealed no expense was going to be spared in order to make it the perfect day. He told us: "There's a three-day wedding celebration. We've got a summer soiree the night before, a barbecue, then the whole day of celebrations the day after and then a farewell brunch. So it'll be jam-packed." The entertainment was described as "world class" and something for everyone. Vanessa Feltz and Ben Ofoedu relationship timeline 2005 The couple meet at a Christmas party after being introduced by mutual friend Keith Duffy. Ben tells OK! years later: 'My first impression of you Feltzy was cheeky, very very cheeky and very very quick-witted." 2016 The pair get engaged in December in Ireland after a whirlwind romance. Ben pulls out all the stops, covering their hotel bed in red roses. 2020 Ben teases on Loose Women that a ceremony is imminent. He says: "I think we'll be making an announcement very, very soon. 2022 The stance changes significantly. Vanessa tells OK!: "I do think 'never say never', but I certainly haven't made any plans for a wedding and I think we're quite happy this way." 2023 Shocked Vanessa announces the relationship is over, heartbroken by Ben's infidelity. He added: "We've got everything from a bagpiper to a saxophonist and then we're thinking of maybe hiring a carousel because the venue has got beautiful gardens. "We've got a dedicated marquee specifically for entertainment so I think everyone attending is going to have such a great three days. It's going to be no expense spared. You only get married once." Ben got down on one knee in Central Park by the famous Bow Bridge that features in Christmas flick Elf, Vanessa's favourite film. She said of the proposal: "I had absolutely no idea so it was quite a shock. I thought he'd maybe fell over or something." Ben and Vanessa were first introduced at an event a year ago while he was in a relationship with ex-girlfriend Precious Muir, 40. Though he found her attractive, they remained friends until he became single late last year. He appeared as a guest on Vanessa's podcast and found himself working with her again at a horse racing meet in Carlisle. 4 An insider said Ben has never been happier Credit: Instagram 4 Ben with ex-fiancée Vanessa Feltz Credit: Splash Describing their connection, Ben said: "Now we're best friends in a relationship." Differing attitudes towards parenthood were one of the stumbling blocks in Ben's last relationship. He also previously spoke about giving up his baby dream in his former relationship with ex-fiancé Vanessa. But he insists he and Vanessa are on the same page. "I think if we're blessed enough two (kids) would be ideal," he said. "Yes, a boy and a girl because you've got the best of both worlds there."
Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island's Uma and Wil leave fans in tears as they reveal location of stunning engagement in new photos
See the romantic location for their big moment glam love Love Island's Uma and Wil leave fans in tears as they reveal location of stunning engagement in new photos Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island star Wil Anderson popped the question to his former co-star Uma Jammeh against an exotic backdrop. Wil popped the question at sunset on Sunday on a beach in Palma de Mallorca in Spain. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Love Island stars Wil and Uma are engaged Credit: Splash 4 Uma showed off her ring on social media Credit: instagram/@umajammeh The couple appeared on last year's season of the ITV2 dating reality show and hit it off after leaving the villa. Wil shared photos of the romantic, beachside proposal complete with candles, flowers and rose petal scattered around their cosy nook. Uma and Wil, both 24, wore head-to-toe white for their big life moment and beamed with happiness as she accepted his proposal. Will shared a series of photos from their big moment to his Instagram, with the simple caption of the date and was flooded with compliments from fellow Love Island alumni. "Crying, congratulations you two these pics are unreallll," wrote Grace Jackson. Her boyfriend, Luca Bish added: "Congratulations guys." Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu posted: "So happy for you both! 😍congratulations beautiful." While TV and radio star, Jordan Banjo wrote: "Congrats broski." Uma first revealed their engagement on Monday, when she posed in a green dress and flashed her sparkly ring to the camera. "We've been sitting on a bad boy piece of information," Uma captioned the post. Love Island's Wil Anderson and Uma Jammeh reveal their incredible new London home with stunning city views and marble floor Wil commented: "I liked it, so I put a ring on it." Uma rocketed to fame after she appeared on last year's series of Love Island as a bombshell but ended up quitting the show. She left after Wil was dumped from the villa and they have since moved in together. ISLE SAY! Love Island couples who are still together WANT proof reality TV series Love Island really works? See here the list of the ITV2 show alum who are still together - you might be surprised! Grace and Luca Elma and Sammy Harriett and Ronnie Uma and Wil Tom and Molly Josh and Sophie Molly and Zach Kai and Sanam Liam and Millie Molly-Mae and Tommy Will and Jessie Indiyah and Dami Olivia and Alex Dom and Jess Jamie and Camilla Nathan and Cara The couple moved into a new home in London shortly after Uma put pen to paper on a whopping six-figure job. Uma was snapped up by L'Oreal Paris as 'Elvive's Chief Gloss Officer' for a lucrative new ad campaign. 4 Wil popped the question in Spain Credit: Rex 4 The couple revealed the romantic location for their engagement on Instagram Credit: Rex
Scottish Sun
12-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Peter Andre reacts to son Junior leaving family home to move in with his girlfriend of two years
See what Junior had to say about marrying Jasmine moving on Peter Andre reacts to son Junior leaving family home to move in with his girlfriend of two years Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PETER Andre has revealed how he feels about his son Junior leaving the family home to go and live with his girlfriend. The 20-year-old has made the big decision to get a place with Jasmine, 24, after dating for nearly two years. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Peter Andre has revealed how he feels about Junior moving on Credit: Splash 4 Junior and Jasmine now have a flat of their own Credit: Instagram He's not straying too far from home though, with dad Pete, 52, telling us: "Junior's moving on. He's only up the road, can't have him too far. "I've told him I want you to invite us for dinner.' And he's already got a warning for his son: 'He's good at cooking. He's learned a few dishes. But he's on repeat. "He keeps repeating the same dishes. I'm like, 'bro, you've got to work on some new recipes…' Proud Pete, who was chatting to The Sun as he promoted his new film Jafaican, added: 'But yeah, he's a good boy. They're both... they're all good kids.' Junior and Jasmine, who started dating in April of last year, might be ready to move in together, but marriage isn't on the cards just yet. When asked about if wedding bells were in the near or distant future, Junior laughed: "Well, that's looking a bit too far ahead! Easy there.' Junior added to OK!: "We're young and not putting any pressure on ourselves, that's all that matters. "We want to travel and do amazing things. "But we're with each other, aren't we? I don't think we'd be with each other if we didn't feel like we'd found the right person," he went on. Emotional Peter Andre reveals strict rule for Princess and Junior Jasmine then sweetly said: "I don't see life without him." Back in May, Katie Price spoke on her podcast The Katie Price Show, about her son and how he was moving out. At the time, she said: "Junior's moving into his first place with Jasmine. "So like Harvey's moving into his in October, so I've got two of my eldest sons moving.' 'So I'm having to get all the stuff for Harvey for his place and getting all the stuff for Junior for his place. He's so excited." 4 Mum Katie Price has previously spoken about his big move Credit: The Mega Agency 4 Junior and Jasmine have nearly been together for two years Credit: Getty All about Peter Andre Who is Peter Andre? Why did Peter and Katie Price split up? All about Peter's daughter with ex-wife Katie Price, Princess Who is Peter Andre's wife Emily? All the news about Peter Andre Who is Peter's son Junior?
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Bruno Tonioli set to QUIT Britain's Got Talent judging gig as two favourites to replace him revealed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITAIN'S Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioli is poised to leave the show after just two series - with the race to replace him likely to be led by frontrunners KSI and Alan Carr. The ostentatious Italian would find it virtually impossible to film almost two weeks of audition shows taking place this autumn because he's simultaneously committed to filming Dancing with the Stars in the US Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Bruno Tonioli will quit Britain's Got Talent Credit: Splash 4 He is a good friend of Simon Cowell and spent two years on the show Credit: Rex Last year auditions took place over one week at Blackpool in October, when KSI filled in for him, and a second week in London in January, which he was able to attend. Now the auditions will all take place back to back in Blackpool and Birmingham over a single fortnight in October. A TV insider said: 'The filming schedule in 2024 meant that Bruno could get away with not being present for filming one week of auditions. 'But it would be virtually impossible for him to miss two weeks, because in the final edit, that equates to half the episodes in the new three-month run of BGT, which will air from February of 2026. 'There is absolutely no ill feeling about the situation, it's simply down to changes in the schedule making it incredibly difficult to remain as a full time judge. 'The only hope is if his long-time friend and fellow panellist Simon Cowell steps in to make it clear that he has to be a part of the show, no matter how difficult it proves to be.' Bruno was hired by Simon in 2023 following the departure of David Walliams from the panel. Alan, who's a long-standing friend of panellist Amanda Holden, was the favourite to replace him. But Simon stepped in at the eleventh hour and insisted it should be Bruno who got the job alongside him, Amanda and Alesha Dixon. KSI was a huge hit with viewers when he stepped in for Bruno during last year's Blackpool auditions and when he made a guest appearance during the live semi-finals. The Sun exclusively revealed earlier last month that there was a shake up in the filming for the next series, which would split the auditions between Blackpool and Birmingham. The live semi-finals, which account for the second half of the newly lengthened series of BGT, will still be filmed in London next year. Britain's Got Talent were approached for comment. Britain's Got Talent fans hit out at judge during live final as they rage 'what is he doing-' 4 BGT star Amanda Holden's pal Alan Carr is a favourite to replace him Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Lydia Bright hits back at mum-shamers as she doubles down on choosing to co-sleep with her daughter instead of partner
THE ONLY WAY THE ONLY WAY Lydia Bright hits back at mum-shamers as she doubles down on choosing to co-sleep with her daughter instead of partner Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LYDIA Bright has hit back at mum-shamers as she doubles down on her sleeping arrangements. The former Towie personality caused a stir when she admitted to choosing to co-sleep with her daughter instead of her partner. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Lydia Bright doubled down against the cruel mum-shamers Credit: Splash 4 The reality star caused a stir when she posted a video of her daughter Lorretta sleeping next to her Lydia Bright, 34, previously came under fire over a sweet video she posted of her five-year-old little girl. In the sweet clip, her tot Lorretta - whom she shares with her ex-boyfriend Lee Cronin - could be seen fast asleep next to her mum. However, some cruel trolls said she should not be letting her child sleep next to her, if she wants to find a new man. The ITVBe beauty addressed the controversy head on as she took to her Instagram story with an explanation. She wrote: "This post was simply to highlight the beauty of co-sleeping. Something that's embraced in so many cultures around the world, yet is unusual here in the UK. "I wanted to just say, mums to trust your own maternal instinct. "Do what feels right for you and your child, not what society tells you is "normal". Lydia continued: "To those commenting 'good luck finding a man' or suggesting it'll be a problem when I meet someone. "I wouldn't be with a man who wasn't secure enough to respect the bond I share with my daughter." Lydia Bright reveals daughter, five, is still co-sleeping She added: "Her happiness will always come first, especially over my sex life. Sorry dad :D." Lydia previously responded to the backlash as she originally commented: "I had a relationship and it still remained the same sleeping arrangements. "My daughter is my priority, I won't be moving beds for no man." The former reality TV star is is back on the market after splitting with ex Ben Davies. But fans might not need to worry as Lydia recently revealed that she's signed up to a dating app. 4 The star wants to embrace the technique of co-sleeping Credit: PA
