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Daily Mirror
a day ago
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- Daily Mirror
DJ Fat Tony's wedding day details unveiled as he officially ties the knot
Davina McCall, Kelly Osbourne and Claire Sweeney were among stars cheering on DJ Fat Tony and Stavros Agapiou as they got married on Saturday - with Boy George acting as Master of Ceremonies Details of DJ Fat Tony and Stavros Agapiou's lavish wedding have been revealed now the couple have officially tied-the-knot. The couple swapped vows in front of friends, family and A List stars on Saturday. Night club DJ Tony, whose real name is Tony Marnach, 58, and creative director Stavros, 32, held a ceremony at Limelight nightclub in London's Shaftesbury Avenue - a venue where Tony's track-spinning career began back in the 1980s. The wedding was presided over by Boy George, who served as Master of Ceremonies. Among the star guests were Davina McCall, Kelly Osbourne, Neneh Cherry, Patsy Palmer, Claire Sweeney and David Furnish. The grooms wore custom Dior suits, and the wedding guests were ferried by taxis to a nearby hotel for a lavish reception and after party. The couple have also posed for photographs with HELLO! magazine - to whom they gave an interview. During their marriage chat, Tony explained exactly why he picked the nightclub venue as the location for his big day. He told the outlet: "So much went on in that building that was a big part of my life and we really wanted it to be a full circle thing. We wanted to celebrate our love with the people we love around us." Further details are set to be shared via the magazine on 9 June. Ahead of the wedding, a number of celebrities took to social media to share their excitement about the big day. Brookside icon Claire Sweeney was one such star - taking to Instagram to share snaps of herself posing in a shimmering summer dress. The 47-year-old soap star posed in a dress by Eliza Jane Howell Evening Wear. The gown shimmered with sequins and included a floral design, and she beamed as she posed for photos, which she shared online. Posing with her son Jaxon, 13, whom she shares with her ex Daniel Reilly, the star wrote: "Ready for the wedding of the year @dj_fattony_ @stavrosagapiou." Others from the worlds of fashion, music and reality shows were expected to join the ceremony. A list icon Kate Moss and former The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins were tipped to be taking on roles of bridesmaid at the wedding, while other reports suggested Claire too would be in the role of a bridesmaid. The Daily Mail claimed: "The event is said to be taking place at a church in West London, with the likes of David and Victoria Beckham and David Furnish mingling alongside Alison Hammond and Jedward, while Tony previously revealed that he wanted Boy George as his best man." And a source told The Sun: "Tony is one of the most popular people on the London celebrity circuit and his wedding is going to be packed full of stars. "No one had Kate, Gemma and Claire in a bridal party on their bingo cards this year, though. It's going to be incredible to see them lining up together." They added: "Tony and Stavros have put a lot of thought into their big day, and it's going to be one to remember. As for having Kylie singing at their evening do, it's iconic." The couple also marked their wedding day with a social media post. The professional DJ shared a slide with the words "Love Wins" written alongside the names Tony and Stavros as well as the date. He added in a caption: "Here we stand at the beginning ………. The happiest chapter of my life."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Claire Sweeney wows fans as she's set to be bridesmaid alongside Kate Moss
Claire Sweeney is reportedly acting as a bridesmaid at the wedding of DJ Fat Tony and Stavros Agapiou - with Kate Moss and Gemma Collins also said to be taking on the role Claire Sweeney was dazzling and ready to party as she joined the wedding celebrations of a legendary DJ. The 54-year-old soap icon was among the guests attending the nuptials of Tony Marnach, who is better known by his stage name, DJ Fat Tony, 58. The music enthusiast was set to swap vows in front of a wide variety of celebrities as he married his fiancé Stavros Agapiou, 32, on Saturday. Claire took to social media ahead of the ceremony to give fans a look at the glitzy outfit she had selected for the happy event. Taking to Instagram Stories, the Brookside star posed in a dress by Eliza Jane Howell Evening Wear. The gown shimmered with sequins and included a floral design. The singer and actress added a glittering gold shawl with a dramatic feathered fringe as she prepared to cheer on the boys. Posing with her son Jaxon, 13, whom she shares with her ex Daniel Reilly, the star wrote: "Ready for the wedding of the year @dj_fattony_ @stavrosagapiou." Claire was to be in good company as stars from the world of fashion, music and reality shows gathered together for the ceremony. A list icon Kate Moss and former The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins were tipped to be taking on roles of bridesmaid at the wedding, while other reports have suggested Claire too could be taking part in the ceremony as a bridesmaid. The Daily Mail claimed: "The event is said to be taking place at a church in West London, with the likes of David and Victoria Beckham and David Furnish mingling alongside Alison Hammond and Jedward, while Tony previously revealed that he wanted Boy George as his best man." And a source told The Sun: "Tony is one of the most popular people on the London celebrity circuit and his wedding is going to be packed full of stars. "No one had Kate, Gemma and Claire in a bridal party on their bingo cards this year, though. It's going to be incredible to see them lining up together." They added: "Tony and Stavros have put a lot of thought into their big day, and it's going to be one to remember. As for having Kylie singing at their evening do, it's iconic." Music star Boy George, whose real name is George Alan O'Dowd, 63, was expected to serve as best man on the day. Ahead of the wedding, Tony had expressed his joy at finding his one true love. The morning of the wedding, the DJ shared an Instagram post declaring: "Love Wins" alongside the names Tony and Stavros alongside the date. He added in a caption: "Here we stand at the beginning ………. The happiest chapter of my life." Daisy Lowe was among those cheering on the couple in the comments section. She wrote in reaction: "Biggest congratulations and love to you both." Tony has previously discussed the church he planned to get married in - with a church in Earls Court singled out for the wedding location. The building is known for honouring those who died of HIV and AIDS in the eighties and nineties. He said in 2023: "This church was the only place that had love and compassion for our community. I want to get married there because, for me, it's full circle. It's for everybody that didn't make it to that point."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Amy Childs sparks concern after sharing snaps of construction work on new pool at home as fans issue stark warning
AMY Childs has sparked concern after revealing her latest home renovation plans. It comes off the back of a tough week for the TOWIE star, who revealed her wedding to fiance Billy Delbosq had been cancelled - and the reason why. 6 Amy Childs has sparked concern among her fans after posting a home renovation update Credit: Getty 6 She captured her partner, 42, and eight year old daughter Polly exploring her new outdoor pool Credit: TikTok 6 Fans suggested the swim space was 'too deep' and posed a threat to her four kids Credit: TikTok Mum of four Amy, 34, has also been fighting the comments on body-shamers and confessed the real reason she has lost so much weight. Yet now she has been bombarded with comments from Instagram followers fearing for her security. It came as she posted a video of her outdoor swimming pool being created in the grounds of her stunning Essex home. Billy, 42, and her eldest daughter Polly, eight, could be seen carefully clambering down the concrete levels as they explored the space, which is yet to be filled with water. In her caption, the ITVBe star wrote: "Moments like this is everything. "We are counting down the days. Thank you for making our dream turn into a reality." Yet some were more concerned about the apparent depth of the pool - and this posing a threat for her offspring. One took to the comments to bluntly write: "No need be so deep with 3 kids." A second put: "Please get security around it like a gated area etc x" 'Gutted' Amy Childs 'cancels wedding to Billy Delbosq' after fan backlash over extreme weight loss A third quizzed: "That pool looks so deep? It's taller then Billy, why so deep? Will be lovely for you all in summer months, asl ong as you are happy, is what matters." Another then wrote: "I wouldn't have a pool with young kids." Yet others were quick to share in her happiness, and one wrote: "Living the absolute dream." A second posted: "Going to be amazing Amy." Who is Amy Childs? Amy Childs was born June 7, 1990, and is a reality star, model, businesswoman and fashion designer. She shot to fame in 2010 by appearing in ITV2's reality TV show The Only Way Is Essex. She became known for her ditsy, likeable personality and briefly dated fellow cast member Kirk Norcoss. A particularly memorable scene involved her "vajazzling" Sam Faiers in a barbie pink-coloured salon. She left the show in 2011 and took part in Celebrity Big Brother, finishing fourth. She also took part in a fly-on-the-wall documentary, It's All About Amy on Channel 5. Two years later she competed in Channel 4's daredevil show The Jump and was the second person to be eliminated. She is now said to be worth around £5million through her fashion and beauty products. WEDDING WOE Amy pushed back her plans to get married due to "last minute changes", it was revealed this week. She is said to have been left "gutted" at the recent turn of events. Sources told Closer Magazine: "Amy has had to cancel her wedding and she's absolutely gutted. "There was going to be a show around it, following the run-up to their big day, but they've had to make some last-minute changes based on what's going on in their lives." The news came just weeks after The Sun previously reported how her "perfect" wedding plans were under threat. Amy shares two of her four children with Billy, who she first met in 2000. She referred to him as her "Prince Charming" after they set eyes on each other during lockdown. In 2023, the pair welcomed twins, Amelia and Billy, into the world after a "long and exhausting" labour - yet their marriage plans have taken a back seat. HUGE CONCERN Over the last few months, the reality star's shrinking frame has also caused some concern amongst fans. In a bid to put rumours of "fat jabs" to bed, Amy has finally opened up about her extreme weight loss, which has seen her shed two stone. Speaking to OK! magazine, she said: "People don't know what is going on behind closed doors. '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." Addressing fans who had speculated she had used medication to shed the pounds she said: 'I just want to be clear that, as I've said before, I'm not using weight-loss injections." 6 Amy also clappe back at body shamers this weekend as she revealed the real reason for her weight loss Credit: TikTok 6 The 34-year-old denied using weight loss jabs Credit: Instagram
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Amy Childs admits struggles as she shares real reason behind weight loss
EXCLUSIVE: Amy Childs has been open about her weight loss journey in recent months, and now the reality star has revealed the real reason behind her staggering transformation Amy Childs is no stranger to comments about her weight loss, since the mum of four lost a staggering amount of weight in the last few months. Now, Amy is opening up about how she lost her weight after she was forced to cancel her wedding to fiance Billy Delbosq. The Only Way Is Essex star Amy, 34, announced her engagement to Billy in 2023 – weeks after the couple welcomed twins together. The couple then postponed their nuptials in October of the same year. She recently wowed fans with her latest Instagram offering as they declared she "looks like a different person". The reality star has made no secret of the fact that she has been on a gruelling weight loss journey in recent months, and it's clear that her hard work is paying off. Speaking exclusively to OK!, Amy addressed the recent speculation about her weight loss and the vicious trolling she's suffered as a result of it. 'People don't know what is going on behind closed doors,' Amy says emotionally. '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.' '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. 'It's so unfair – it shouldn't matter what size people are. Imagine if I was really happy and healthy this way? I've been open about losing too much, but I'm working towards putting some back on now.' Amy is also keen to address rumours that she has been using weight-loss injections. 'I just want to be clear that, as I've said before, I'm not using weight-loss injections. I did try the jab, but just once about 18 months ago. 'It made me so, so ill. I injected myself and literally a few hours later I threw up three, four times. I've never had sickness like it. The nausea stayed with me for three days. And it scared me so I stopped immediately. It doesn't agree with everybody and it obviously didn't agree with me at all.' Amy explains that she had gone to a private doctor with the hope of losing some weight. She had her weight and blood pressure checked during a 30-minute consultation before being prescribed the injections, which started at the lowest dose. 'Bill was like, 'I don't know if you really need to do it,' but he'd proposed to me and I felt like I wanted to look amazing for my wedding day and wanted to lose some baby weight after having the twins – although I do think it's important that women shouldn't feel under pressure to lose weight after having a baby. But after feeling ill I stopped straight away, so it's not the reason for my weight loss.' The reality TV star, famed for her stint on The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE), has graced our screens for 15 years. Despite regularly dazzling fans with her glamour on the telly, Amy openly confessed that she had lost touch with loving her figure and has suffered with self-confidence issues. Now a proud mum-of-four, Amy's journey through the last decade-and-a-half has been significant, and recently she had been refreshingly honest about her struggle with body image. Acknowledging her tendency to consume "complete rubbish", she noticed distinct changes in her physique. Amy then began a training and healthy eating routine in order to shape up naturally. She started working with Freya from Potentia, an online weight-loss coach based in Dubai. 'I decided, 'Right, I've got to do it the proper way now.' Freya gave me amazing recipe plans and workouts to follow, which I stuck to religiously. She got me in the gym four times a week, eating really clean. I had to be very boring for a good six months, but I felt amazing. It's only more recently that I've been losing weight due to stress that it doesn't feel healthy.' Amy, who waved goodbye to The Only Way Is Essex after two years on the show, made an epic return in 2020 and, since then, she has been delighting viewers with her on-screen charm.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Major boost for Towie fans as ITV plan huge schedule shake-up ahead of channel move
Keep scrolling to find out what's in store for fans big change Major boost for Towie fans as ITV plan huge schedule shake-up ahead of channel move Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Only Way Is Essex fans will receive a boost thanks to a schedule shake-up ahead of the impending channel move. The long-running reality show launched in 2010 and moved to ITVBe in October 2014. 5 The Only Way Is Essex fans are set for a major boost Credit: Lime Pictures 5 The long-running reality show launched back in 2010 Credit: Lime Pictures 5 This shake-up will take the show back to its roots Credit: Lime Pictures With ITVBe now closing, the programme is returning to its original home on ITV2 from Autumn 2025. Ahead of the move, TOWIE will be reverting to airing twice a week. It will see a new midweek episode joining the usual Sunday instalment. This was the show's original screening pattern but it reverted to one episode per week back in 2018. A source said: 'ITV want to make a big splash with the show returning to its original home on ITV2 with the closure of ITVBe. "It's one of their flagship shows and it's still one of ITVX's most streamed shows with 66 million streams in the last 12 months alone. "Bosses think it's high time the show was reinstated to airing twice a week, just like it did in its original heyday. "It's amazing news for fans who will be getting double their fix of drama, and the cast are thrilled too. "It's a huge vote of confidence in the show after all these years on air.' Some of the show's current stars include Junaid Ahmed, Joe Blackman and Ella Rae Wise. 'Gutted' Amy Childs 'cancels wedding to Billy Delbosq' after fan backlash over extreme weight loss In particular Ella, 24, appeared in this year's series of Celebrity Big Brother. Original cast members Lauren Goodger and Amy Childs returned in 2024 and 2020, respectively. Earlier this year, it was revealed bosses were making ITV2 the home of reality TV, with all future series broadcasting from there. TOWIE STARS SPIN OFF WITH the announcement TOWIE will return in 2025 for two new series, it's good news for some former ITVBE stars, too TWO of the show's best loved former stars will celebrate their own big life moments with a spin off series featuring Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou. Their new show title is currently unconfirmed. The pair, who first met and found love on TOWIE back in 2014, finally say 'I Do' in a three part special produced by Objective Entertainment. The show will follow on from the success of their Baby Steps series. An insider said at the time: "ITV has seen incredible success and record breaking numbers of viewers on ITV2, so following that success they'll be shutting ITVBe and moving Towie onto ITV2, which will now be the home of reality. "ITVBe shuts in June, then the new series of Towie will debut on ITV2 in Autumn." The Sun revealed Sam and Billie Faiers are reuniting for a new series, which will focus on them and how they juggle their busy careers. Originally expected to air on ITVBe, the sisters' new series will also move to ITV2 now. 5 Junaid Ahmed, who has appeared on TOWIE since 2022 Credit: ITV
