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Scottish Sun
8 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Love Island's wildest and sexiest terrace moments – from iconic Ekin-Su crawl to Mimii's very awkward Ayo chat
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island always promises a rollercoaster of drama each season, but it also always delivers some steamy highlights. One of the hotspots for some of the show's steamiest moments and where the Islanders love to sneak away for some sneaky snogging, is the villa's infamous terrace. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 The Love Island villa terrace has seen some wild and steamy moments over the years Credit: ITV2 From Ekin-Su's dramatic crawl, to some steamy first kiss, the terrace has played host to some of the most dramatic moments on the ITV2 reality dating show. Joey's Secret 6 Former TOWIE star Joey Essex has been at the centre of a few himself Credit: ITV2 Last year, TOWIE star Joey Essex shocked viewers and co-stars alike when he revealed a secret about another couple in the villa. During the Couples Goals challenge will play out Joey whispered to the group: 'I know something no one knows here." The Essex lad was referring to the fact Mimii headed to the terrace for a secret rendezvous with Ayo Odukoya, asking Joey to send the footballer up there. At the time, she clambered on the floor of the iconic kissing spot so as to avoid being detected Ekin's crawl 6 Ekin-Su crawled onto the terrace to kiss Jay Credit: ITV2 In one of Love Island's most iconic moment, the now infamous clip of Ekin-Su crawling to meet Jay on the terrace has gone down in the show's history. During the series viewers were gutted when it seemed Ekin's head turned for a new arrival, beefcake, Jay Younger, despite her burgeoning romance with Davide. But the pivot led to hilarious scenes when Ekin crawled on all fours to meet Jay secretly on the terrace. When Davide found out, he fired off a now-iconic one-liner: 'You are a liar and an actress!' While Ekin's deceit proved to be the couple's demise, it cemented them separately as fan favourites and they proved unable to stay away from each other, going on to win the 2022 series. 6 But she eventually found her way back to Davide and they won the series Credit: Rex 6 Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hordle/Shutterstock (13071275ci) Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti 'Love Island: The Reunion' TV Show, Series 8, London, UK – 07 Aug 2022 Credit: Rex Toni's wannabe Ekin moment Love Island fans were completely obsessed as Toni recreated that iconic Ekin-Su moment earlier this month. She crawled across the terrace to speak to Harrison after the dramatic movie night twist on Friday's episode. Both Toni Laites and Harrison Solomon chose to recouple when they came back from Casa Amor. After the infamous ITV2 movie night twist, Toni admitted that she felt "exposed" when a clip played where she admitted to still liking Harrison. Later on Love Island, the footballer asked Toni to meet him on the terrace. He secretly snuck up to the balcony as he first crouched down behind the barrier to avoid being seen. When Toni arrived, she also crouched down and was seen to have crawled to her former couple partner. Together, the duo sat on the floor as Harrison lavished her with compliments. Joey's second shocker 6 Joey Essex's smooch with Jessy in last year's season Credit: ITV2 As if one huge scene-stealing moment was not enough for Joey, he also shared a racy moment on the villa's terrace. As his relationship with Grace hit the rocks, the reality TV veteran shared a kiss with Jessy after she chose to 'steal' him not long after arriving on the show. They tried to hide from the other Islanders as they locked lips. Yasmin's secret snog In the current Love Island series, raven-haired hottie Yasmin was whisked away to the Hideaway Terrace by a coupled-up Harry while all the Islanders watch on in shock. He confessed to enjoying kissing her and she insisted that they snog again. Islanders back in the garden speculate about what's going on, with Tommy trying to peek over by doing a handy pull-up in the gym.
The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island's wildest and sexiest terrace moments – from iconic Ekin-Su crawl to Mimii's very awkward Ayo chat
LOVE Island always promises a rollercoaster of drama each season, but it also always delivers some steamy highlights. One of the hotspots for some of the show's steamiest moments and where the Islanders love to sneak away for some sneaky snogging, is the villa's infamous terrace. 6 The Love Island villa terrace has seen some wild and steamy moments over the years Credit: ITV2 From Ekin-Su's dramatic crawl, to some steamy first kiss, the terrace has played host to some of the most dramatic moments on the ITV2 reality dating show. Joey's Secret 6 Former TOWIE star Joey Essex has been at the centre of a few himself Credit: ITV2 Last year, TOWIE star Joey Essex During the Couples Goals challenge will play out Joey whispered to the group: 'I know something no one knows here." The Essex lad was referring to the fact At the time, she clambered on the floor of the iconic kissing spot so as to avoid being detected Ekin's crawl 6 Ekin-Su crawled onto the terrace to kiss Jay Credit: ITV2 In one of Love Island's most iconic moment, the now infamous clip of Jay on the terrace has gone down in the show's history. During the series viewers were gutted when it seemed Ekin's head turned for a new arrival, But the pivot led to hilarious scenes when Ekin Most read in TV When Davide found out, he fired off a now-iconic one-liner: While Ekin's deceit proved to be the couple's demise, it cemented them separately as fan favourites and they proved unable to stay away from each other, going on to win the 2022 series. 6 But she eventually found her way back to Davide and they won the series Credit: Rex 6 Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hordle/Shutterstock (13071275ci) Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti 'Love Island: The Reunion' TV Show, Series 8, London, UK – 07 Aug 2022 Credit: Rex Toni's wannabe Ekin moment Love Island fans were completely obsessed as Toni recreated that iconic Ekin-Su moment earlier this month. She crawled across the terrace to speak to Harrison after the Both and chose to recouple when they came back from Casa Amor. After the infamous ITV2 , Toni admitted that she felt "exposed" when a clip played where she admitted to still liking Harrison. Later on Love Island, the footballer asked Toni to meet him on the terrace. He secretly snuck up to the balcony as he first crouched down behind the barrier to avoid being seen. When Toni arrived, she also crouched down and was seen to have crawled to her former couple partner. Together, the duo sat on the floor as Harrison lavished her with compliments. Joey's second shocker 6 Joey Essex's smooch with Jessy in last year's season Credit: ITV2 As if one huge scene-stealing moment was not enough for Joey, he also shared a racy moment on the villa's terrace. As his relationship with Grace hit the rocks, the reality TV veteran shared a kiss with Jessy after she chose to 'steal' him not long after arriving on the show. They tried to hide from the other Islanders as they locked lips. Yasmin's secret snog In the current Love Island series, was whisked away to the Hideaway Terrace by a coupled-up Harry . Read more on the Irish Sun He confessed to enjoying kissing her and she insisted that they snog again. Islanders back in the garden speculate about what's going on, with Tommy trying to peek over by doing a handy pull-up in the gym. Love Island 2025 full lineup : A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. : A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. : A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. : International business graduate with brains and ambition. : A gym enthusiast with a big heart. : A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. : A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. : A towering 6'5' personal trainer. : A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro. : Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. : The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive. : Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Giorgio Russo : The 30-year-old will be spending his summer in the sun, potentially his sister Alessia's successful tournament at the Euros in Switzerland. : Professional DJ from Manchester who appeared on X Factor 2016 in girl group Four of Diamonds. : Miss Bikini Ireland 2019 winner who hails from Dublin and works as a nail technician and personal trainer. Emma Munro: Harry Cooksley's ex who entered as a bombshell and works as a hydrogeologist. Departures : : Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. : A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. : A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. : A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell . : Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side. Poppy Harrison: The bombshell broke up with her boyfriend after finding out she would be in the villa Will Means : The fourth fittest farmer in the UK according to Farmers' Weekly in 2023 entered the villa as a bombshell : An Irish actress part of the OG line-up. : 23-year-old personal banker from Glasgow who fancies herself as a 'good flirt'. : 27-year-old gym hunk who entered the show as a bombshell .
Daily Mirror
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
TOWIE's Pete Wicks falls victim to 'fake' Wimbledon influencer who deceived him
An influencer went viral over the weekend for her Wimbledon posts on Instagram, seemingly showing the blonde, blue eyed beauty enjoying the sunshine while attracting attention from famous names She posed courtside in a mint-green matching suit, her blonde waves flowing in the English sun, and a table card with her name neatly placed beside a glass of champagne. Posting on Instagram, Mia Zelu shared snaps enjoying her time at Wimbledon, alongside stories and captions that matched her influencer aesthetic. She even caught the attention of celebs, including former TOWIE star Pete Wicks, who still follows the blonde beauty. And with 162,000 followers, nothing seems out of the ordinary. But Mia is not who she appears to be, as it turns out she is entirely AI-generated - a revelation that has left fans and her admirers stunned. Mia is part of the new frontier of ' virtual influencers ' - hyperrealistic digital personalities crafted by anonymous creators and powered by artificial intelligence. While her Wimbledon photo series recently went viral for its polished aesthetic and apparent behind-the-scenes access, what turned heads wasn't just the outfit - it was the realisation that the glam guest was completely computer-made. Her latest post, uploaded Friday, shows Zelu in a tailored double-breasted mint blazer, striking Instagram-worthy poses amid crowds at the All England Club. One image even includes a table setting complete with a name card for 'Mia Zelu.' The account includes hashtags, adding a level of what seems to be authenticity. Mia's account, which now boasts over 160,000 followers, describes her as a 'digital creator & influencer AI.' Her first post appeared in March, although she made her Instagram debut the day before in a post alongside her 'sister' Ana Zelu - also AI-generated. The post encouraged followers to 'show her some love,' and apparently, they did. In her first solo upload, Mia lounges in a white hoodie with a kitten on her lap. 'I'm happiest in the sun,' she wrote. 'I believe coffee tastes better in cute cafés, and I live for cozy hoodies and deep conversations.' Mia's growing popularity reflects a broader trend on social media, with some left concerned over the rise of AI-generated influencers. While virtual creators like Lil Miquela (with 2.4 million followers) have been around since 2016, the tech has become increasingly convincing. One of the biggest names in this new wave is Aitana Lopez, a 25-year-old pink-haired model created by Spanish company The Clueless. According to her creators, Lopez brings in up to €10,000 (£8,672) a month and averages around €3,000 (£2,600) a post - all while never missing a shoot, having a bad day, or demanding a pay rise. The company's founder Rubén Cruz said: 'We created her so that we could make a better living and not be dependent on other people who have egos, who have manias, or who just want to make a lot of money by posing.' Mia's creators remain anonymous, but whoever's behind the AI beauty has clearly tapped into a formula that works as she gains followers from dozens of brands and companies.
Daily Mail
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Amy Childs shows off her figure in a white cut-out swimsuit while Lauren Goodger puts on a VERY racy display as TOWIE stars share summer snaps
Amy Childs showed off her figure in a white cut-out swimsuit while Lauren Goodger put on a very racy display as the TOWIE stars shared summer snaps. The Only Way Is Essex stars Amy, 35, and Lauren, 38, were two of just eight stars who filmed the very first episode of the show in 2010. Amy made a return to the show in 2021 and Lauren followed suit last year, joining her as they both navigate the constructed reality programme as mothers. And the pair both took to their Instagram this week to share stunning snaps from their summer holidays. Amy displayed her recent weight loss in a white swimsuit from Milk and Honey, featuring a cut-out at the cleavage, as she posed with her cousin and co-star Harry Derbridge. Meanwhile Lauren showed off her ample assets as she took a selfie while lounging in the sun wearing a busty patterned black and grey swimsuit. In another snap, Lauren showed off her bottom as she posed for a snap taken from behind while she was wearing a black swimsuit with a cut-out at the back. It comes after the pair looked incredible as they filmed the new series of TOWIE in Portugal last month. She slipped into a racy brown cut out swimsuit and mesh green cover up as she enjoyed the sunshine, while Lauren sported a multi-coloured cover up. The cast were in Portugal to film the upcoming series, which marks the 15 anniversary of the show. In May, Amy revealed the real reason behind her extreme weight loss after calling off her wedding to her fiancé Billy Delbosq. Addressing the weight loss and cruel trolling she's received as a result of the weight loss in an emotional interview with OK! Magazine she said: 'I'm going through so much at the minute that the weight has fallen off me. 'I worry about my mum constantly. She's very emotional – she thinks she's going to have another heart attack.' 'People think I'm not eating, but I do eat. To be honest, I do feel better when I'm a bit heavier than I am at the moment. There's so much going on at the minute – it's the result of pure stress. We're also having renovations done in the midst of parenting four kids.' Amy added: 'But I'm strong, I've been in this industry for 15 years. I've had lots of people concerned about me, which I completely understand, but yes, people can be so quick to judge.' Amy also explained how she once tried using weight-loss injections 18 months ago, but it made her 'so ill she threw up three or four times'. However the star appeared in good spirits as she commenced filming and enjoyed lunch with the cast. TOWIE - which is one of ITVX's most streamed titles with 66million streams in the last 12 months - is back with the brand new series airing on ITV2 and ITVX later this year. Lauren revealed earlier this year that she is having her 'heavy' breast implants removed and can't wait to go back to a 'natural look'. She admitted her breast were 'perfect' before although now they simply 'make her look big' while opening up about her breast-reduction journey on Instagram on Monday. She wrote in the lengthy caption: '11 years ago I had a breast augmentation, one of the things I regret later in life. 'I had the perfect boobs .. they have been great over the years but since being a mum and breastfeeding for 1 year they have now changed and I've always found they make me look bigger! 'Also they are heavy and I don't like the idea of an implant being in me all these years and I miss my old boob so much.. so after looking around I've found someone that I feel really keen with having my consultation with @marksolomos 'This is a HUGE step for me I've wanted to have them removed for so long but suffering with serve anxiety surgery is the last thing I can do ! So it's early stages but I am bringing you a long with me! 'I'm terrified but also for health reasons I'm having implants removed and bring back more to my normal self wanting to reverse everything back to natural.'
The Irish Sun
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Towie star rushes son to hospital and shares worrying A&E photo
FORMER Towie star Leah Wright took to Instagram last night to share a heartbreaking photo of her son lying in a hospital bed. In the picture Christopher, 8, who has type one diabetes, can be seen comfortably dressed in loose fitting clothing with his eyes shut, laying in a white hospital bed surrounded by wires and monitors. Advertisement 3 Leah Wright's son Christopher needed hospital treatment Credit: Instagram / @missleahwright_ 3 The worried mum shared a picture from A&E on Instagram Credit: Instagram / @missleahwright_ He has one hand resting on his stomach next to a partly drunk bottle of water, the other resting by his side wrapped in a bandage. A brown cardboard bowl can be seen sitting on Christopher's lap in case he might be sick. Fortunately Christopher is now ok, with Leah, 45, adding in text over the top of the photo, "Happy Sunday all ok now though" followed by an exasperated open-mouthed emoji. It's been around five and a half years since Leah got an official diagnosis of Christopher's diabetes, posting a captioned photo of her son to Instagram at the beginning of the year to commemorate the milestone. Advertisement READ MORE ON TOWIE She wrote: "5 years ago today you my precious boy was diagnosed with #typeonediabetes I'm so so proud of how far you've come. "It hasn't been easy as anyone with this illness knows. You have cried, I have cried for you. But you have given me the strength to take care of you. "I salute all the mums and dads taking care of children with type one diabetes." Leah featured on the highly popular ITV show, The Only Way Is Essex , between 2011 and 2015, spanning series' 2 and 9 as well as 11 to 14. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive She first joined the show following the success of cousins Mark Wright, 38, and Jessica Wright, 39, who each featured for a number of years before Leah's Towie debut. Leah left the show after five on-and-off years to pursue presenting work and start her own recruitment business , 'V Recruitment Solutions'. Former Towie star reveals she was in a domestic relationship and opens up about 'long journey' for justice Fans of the TV personality may also remember Leah featuring in the film Dracula's Raven House back in 2018: a horror number set in London during the late 1800s. In the past year Leah has been passionately survivor herself, and doing what she can to raise awareness of struggles people may be facing inside the home. Advertisement Collaborating with the charity , Refuge, Leah spoke on their podcast about topics including economic abuse, feeling isolated from friends and family, and how a person being domestically abused might not at first realise it's happening to them. 3 Leah pictured with James Argent on Towie Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Type 1 vs type 2 diabetes There are two main types of diabetes, which causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high. Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce the hormone insulin. It affects around 344,000 people in the UK. Type 2 diabetes on the other hand is far more common, accounting for more than 90 per cent of the 4.4million adults with diabetes. It occurs when the body doesn't produce enough insulin, or the body's cells don't react to it properly. There are no lifestyle changes you can make to lower your risk of type 1 diabetes. But you may be at higher risk of type 2 diabetes if you are overweight or obese, eat unhealthily, have a family history of the condition, take certain medications for a long time, have high blood pressure, and have had gestational diabetes during pregnancy. People of Asian, Black African or African Caribbean origin are also at increased risk. Source: NHS and Diabetes UK
