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Scottish Sun
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Maura Higgins shows off incredible living room makeover at £1.25m Essex mansion with before and after snaps
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MAURA Higgins has revealed her stunning living room makeover at her £1.15m mansion in Essex. The Irish beauty, who bought the property in January, has been taking her time with the interior, waiting for the right furniture to put her stamp on it. 4 Maura Higgins' home makeover is taking shape Credit: Instagram 4 The Love Island star is living her dream after years of hard work Credit: Instagram She seemed right at home in a new video, making bolognese in her modern kitchen before enjoying it in the open plan sitting area. Settling in to watch And Just Like That on her wall-mounted TV, Maura rested her bowl of food on a beige pouffe that also housed a diffuser and scented candle. The space includes matching sofas, a fluffy bean bag, throws and a black marble floor. Maura wrote on her Instagram account dedicated to the property: "I finally have sofas!!!!!! @rowenhomes I can not thank you enough for these beautiful Boucle Sofas…. "My first weekend cooking in my new home & having my first piece of furniture has made it so perfect and cosy." She added that all of the furniture had been gifted to her. Her followers were impressed with the stylish set up, with one commenting: "It's really looking like a lovely home. Well done Maura they're nothing like the feeling of owning your own home." Another said: "It's starting to look really cosy." A third wrote: "Wow! It looks gorgeous!" Maura has dubbed her five-bedroom detached home in a gated development, Casa A'Maura after the second villa on the show Love Island. Maura Higgins makes shock return to Love Island USA after she was 'replaced' during series The TV star found fame on the series in 2019, alongside her best pal Molly-Mae Hague. The 34-year-old's new Instagram account has amassed over 70,000 followers and in her first post, Maura shared that she had finally moved into the new space. The light-filled kitchen opens up seamlessly into the back garden with the help of bi-folding glass patio doors. The large garden features both a patio and a lawn and is fenced all around with some guaranteed extra privacy guaranteed from the large bushes all around the properties. It has two reception rooms and five "generously-sized" double bedrooms with one as a master bedroom that features an en-suite and custom-built wardrobes. When she bought the property, Maura called it her "dream home" and also treated herself to a £60,000 Porsche too. 4 The Essex home, before the arrival of the new furniture Credit: instagram 4 The large open plan kitchen backs onto the landscaped garden Credit: Instagram / @maurahiggins
Daily Mirror
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Amanda Holden wows fans with age-defying looks as she poses with husband in romantic snap
Amanda Holden has shared a snap with her husband Chris Hughes, who she previously admitted does not like to be featured on social media, but she still posts him twice a year Amanda Holden has given followers a rare glimpse into her private life with a romantic photo of her and husband Chris Hughes, and fans can't get over how youthful the pair look. The Britain's Got Talent judge, 54, posted the picture to Instagram on Friday. In it she could be seen beaming in the arms of her long-haired husband, 51, who she has been married since 2008 after they first met in 2003. Amanda looked glamorous as always in her black chiffon dress with a plunging neckline. In the snap Chris was standing behind her with his arms around her hips, and his jet black hair on display. This comes after Amanda stunned fans wearing a matching white bikini with her 19-year-old daughter. Warwick Davis' daughter shows off her new boyfriend as dad finds love after mum's death Kerry Katona reveals devastating her health condition after split from ex-fiancé The TV star captioned the post with her husband: "To the moon and back….8:8" with a heart and a moon emoji. The date appears to reference the Lion's Gate Portal, which is an astrological event that is supposed to be a prime time for manifesting "heart-based desires". Fans gushed over the couple in the comments. One asked: "No grey hairs – what's your secret??… Beautiful." Another wrote: "You both are not aging, which for the rest of us is dreadfully unfair." A third gushed: "As my Nan would say, what a handsome couple. You both look radiant… Chris hasn't aged in 20 years!" While Amanda is a regular on red carpets and social media, Chris is a rare presence in her public posts as he dislikes receiving public attention. In a chat with The Times last month, Amanda admitted: "He can't stand the limelight and hates red carpets, hates turning up anywhere with me, so he doesn't. Twice a year he gets forced to go on my Instagram just to prove he exists." Amanda has previously spoken about how their relationship still feels fresh after over two decades together. She told Hello! magazine: "We have ups and downs like everyone else. But when I was looking at the pain and suffering that some of the people we were working with were going through, I felt so grateful that I had somebody in my life with no complications. "My husband and I always have this joke where we go: 'God, our relationship still feels so fresh.' Twenty-two years does feel like a long time, but it still feels new to me. I think that's because it's ever-evolving." The TV star has also joked about Chris comparing her to a Sesame Street character thanks to her love of strutting her stuff at home. In an interview with The Times, she giggled: "My husband says I'm like Elmo; I go around naked all day and wear pyjamas to go to bed. It's weird. I like pyjamas buttoned up to the neck. I'm Wee Willie Winkie, even on summer holidays. I just feel snug."
The Irish Sun
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Model in the making', cry Arthur Gourounlian's fans as he shares ‘adorable' behind-the-scenes of daughter's photoshoot
STRIKE A POSE 'Model in the making', cry Arthur Gourounlian's fans as he shares 'adorable' behind-the-scenes of daughter's photoshoot ARTHUR Gourounlian's fans have been left gushing after he shared a behind the scenes snippet with his daughter. The Dancing With The Stars judge is a doting dad to two daughters, Blake, two, and one-year-old Blu. Advertisement 3 Arthur Gourounlian shared an adorable behind the scenes clip with his daughter 3 Blake posed wearing Arthur's brand new fleece from his clothing company 3 Blake looked adorable in the snaps Arthur recently launched a brand-new fleece collection as part of his company, The AG. The 44-year-old didn't have far to look when it came to asking someone to model his new clothes. His little girl Blake was delighted to take on the role and model his cosy fleeces. In a short clip posted to Arthur's Instagram, Blake could be seen striking a pose in the bright pink fleece. Advertisement The toddler had her hands in her pockets and a cheesy grin on her face. Arthur snapped dozens of photos of the little one as she pouted her lips. Blake had a blast jumping around while Arthur attempted to capture more The TV star jokingly captioned the video: "They say to keep it within the family." Advertisement Fans all raced to the comment section to gush over Blake's modelling. Mary wrote: "Oh, a model in the making, Blake, you're gorgeous." Inside Arthur Gourounlian and Brian Dowling's 10th wedding anniversary Marnie said: "Ah she's adorable and well able to model." Evelyn swooned: "Ahh would ye look." Advertisement And Alison remarked: "A complete natural, what an exciting future you will all have. Great job guys!" This comes after Arthur and his husband Brian Dowling pulled out all the stops as they celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. The celebrity couple tied the knot back in 2015 at the luxurious Powerscourt Hotel in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow. WEDDING BELLS And ten years later, the happy couple returned to the same stunning venue to renew their vows and celebrate it all over again. Advertisement To make the milestone even more special, the two stars were joined by their two daughters this time. Blake and Blu, looked adorable in matching ivory flower girl-style dresses. For the big day, Arthur and Brian both donned sleek suits with satin collars and three blooming red flowers in their pockets. Their closest family and friends joined them for the special occasion - and a few famous faces also turned up to celebrate. Advertisement Katja Mia attended with her partner and she looked beautiful in a brown frock. The pair's RTE Pal Donal Skehan was also in attendance with his wife Sofia. Arthur's doting mum Maria, also known as Tati to her family, travelled to be part of the important day.
The Irish Sun
26-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Been there, done that', says ex-RTE star revealing plans for All-Ireland & avid GAA fan hunts tickets for 66th final
GAA legend Michael Lyster believes the GAA All-Ireland Football Final holds its own alongside some of the world's greatest sporting occasions. Sports fans from around the globe are preparing for a battle of the green and gold, with 5 Michael Lyster hosted The Sunday Game for 34 years Credit: Ray McManus/Sportsfile 5 Fans of all ages are in celebratory mood ahead of the final Credit: Joe Dunne The epic Croker clash sees 38-time winners Kerry pitted against Donegal, who have lifted the Sam Maguire trophy just twice, most recently in 2012. The annual scramble for tickets is well under way, but one man who will be enjoying the action from the comfort of his couch is The TV veteran was the face of the station's flagship sports show, The Sunday Game, for 34 years before hanging up his boots in 2018. Sports-mad Michael will be a more-than-interested spectator in his living room, having put in a serious shift when it comes to READ MORE ON GAA He told The Irish Sun: 'I'm looking forward to watching it on the 'As the old saying goes, when it comes to All-Ireland Finals, 'been there, done that, got the t-shirt'. 'I was lucky enough to cover GAA for nearly 40 years with RTE, I think my first game in Croke Park was in 1967.' The Dungarvan man - who knows a thing or two about championships - believes the GAA showpiece is a big draw with the Irish diaspora. Most read in The Irish Sun He explained: 'I think it stands very well (as a spectacle) alongside the big occasions. It's a fantastic day. 'It's maybe not a global spectacle but it's something that is watched globally. There are so many Irish abroad and they all tune in. RTE GAA pundit embrace Tipperary captain Ronan Maher after his epic display toppled Cork in All-Ireland final 'In my day people would write in postcards and letters telling you where they were watching from abroad and you'd try to give them a shout out. I used to encourage that. 'We had a letter in once from a guy saying he was going to be watching from the Philippines. 'Of course, now you can go into a bar in Shanghai and watch a game, as I did myself - the owner of the bar was from Sligo.' 'HARDEST CHALLENGE EVER' It comes as an avid GAA supporter is hopeful for a ticket to his 66th All-Ireland men's senior football final on Sunday. Harry Smith has been to almost all the GAA finals since seeing Galway lift the Sam Maguire against Cork in 1956. And, if empty-handed on Sunday, he will make his way to the capital to see if he can get a last-minute gold pass to the Donegal and Kerry clash. The 82-year-old said getting a ticket for last year's final was 'the hardest challenge ever' in all his years obtaining a ticket. But the Meath native managed to secure one with the help of friends Brian Kelly and John Heverin. 'GAA MEMORY MAN' Brian said: 'We rang everyone last year. Eventually I got a number for someone who was brilliant once I explained how Harry was a huge fan of GAA football and has attended hundreds of matches nationwide of every county and club team possible over the years and we did the same this year. 'Harry is like a GAA memory man. Any match and he would nearly tell you the scoreline and all the players in any year.' And Harry, who now lives in Louth, isn't going to give up hope of a ticket until the very end. TICKET HOPES He said: 'I think last year was the hardest year ever I had to get a ticket. It was impossible. I think it was because Armagh were in the final and the whole county wanted a ticket. 'I'm hopeful I'll get a ticket to this match. I followed Meath all year and it was disappointing to see they lost by so much against Donegal but they are a young team and I think they are one to watch. They'll definitely be back next year. 'I'm also going to see Meath ladies play the final against Dublin in a few weeks because I've followed them as well. 'I haven't missed a Meath match all year — men or women. 'I've been to seven replays, 32 All-Ireland LGFA finals and 43 hurling ones. LAST-MINUTE LUCK 'Sure if I don't have a ticket that morning, I'll head up that way anyway. 'I've found a few tickets last minute in the past when people want to get rid of them a few minutes before throw-in. The most I've paid over the odds is €20 from a tout but I was even lucky then as I know quite a lot of people who have been scammed with fake tickets over the years so l keep well away from the touts now. 'About 20 years ago, we went up to a final and as we were looking for tickets, a garda took two tickets from a tout and gave them to us free of charge. 'As the old saying goes, when it comes to All-Ireland Finals, 'been there, done that, got the t-shirt'." Michael Lyster 'It's such a shame the price of tickets has increased so much, especially for senior citizens. 'I think the new rules are absolutely brilliant. It's an open game of football now. If Donegal can keep Clifford to a few points, I think Sam will go to the hills but it will be a tight game, especially if Kerry can keep Murphy quiet.' Harry has witnessed seven counties — Louth, Offaly, Down, Derry, Donegal, Tyrone and Armagh — win the Sam Maguire for the first time over the years. 'NOT A ONE-TRICK PONY' He said: 'I'm not a one-trick pony. I'm a real GAA man and I go to as many games, involving all counties, as I can. 'I'm originally from Slane, Co Meath where I won an intermediate championship medal with the GAA club there in 1968 so I follow Meath around the country but as I've been living in Louth for 55 years, I also follow the Wee County. 'My wife laughs because I go to so many matches that if I didn't turn up at one, it wouldn't be played. 'I watched my first final at the age of 14 when I saw Galway beat Cork in 1956. I've only missed the finals since in 1972, 1980 and, of course, in 2020 because of Covid-19.' Watch the match on RTE2 from 2.15pm Sunday and on BBC Two NI and BBC iPlayer from 3pm. Throw-in is at 3.30pm. 5 Alanna Russell and Saoirse Deasley on a break from working in Rosies Bar in Drumkeen, Donegal Credit: Joe Dunne 5 Harry Smith with an old All Ireland ticket stub, standing outside Donegan's Pub Credit: COLLECT 5 The Sam Maguire Cup pictured at Croke Park in Dublin Credit: Seb Daly/Sportsfile
The Irish Sun
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Maura Higgins cuts a stylish figure in a leather dress as she attends the British Grand Prix
MAURA Higgins wore a sexy leather mini dress as she attended the British Grand Prix this week. The reality star, 34, looked incredible in the pleated PVC one-piece with buckle detail. 5 Maura Higgins looked stunning in leather at the British Grand Prix Credit: Social Media Collect 5 The TV presenter showed off her sleek hairdo Credit: Social Media Collect 5 Maura was seen posing for a string of photos at Silverstone Racecourse Credit: Social Media Collect The Irish stunner wore a pair of knee-high leather boots to match her showstopping dress. TV presenter Maura was seen posing for a string of photos at the legendary home of the British Grand Prix, Silverstone Racecourse. The Love Island alumni flashed her tanned legs in the mini outfit and a pair of Prada sunglasses. READ MORE ON MAURA HIGGINS Maura's outing comes just a few weeks after she enjoyed a The TV personality has been Maura will appear alongside Real Housewives legends Also in the line-up are Travis Kelce's mum Donna Kelce, Big Brother stars Ian Terry and Tiffany Mitchell, and Survivor favourites Rob Cesternino and Yam Yam Arocho. Most read in News TV They'll be joined by The Amazing Race winner Natalie Anderson, The Bachelor's Colton Underwood, Dancing with the Stars pro Mark Ballas, RuPaul's Drag Race alum Monét X Change, figure skater Johnny Weir, and singer Eric Nam. A source told us last week: 'Maura is becoming a huge star across the pond and her slot on The Traitors is just part of that. The Traitor, Peacock 'The future is bright — and has stars and stripes.' Rumours swirled she had joined the US version of the TV mystery game — which always has a celeb cast — when she stepped aside from But in an announcement video this week, she told Maura has just become a She was joined by fellow Love Islander The star was previously said to be 'relieved' to have been offered work from L'Oreal, who have given her six-figures after impressing with her shoot for MAC cosmetics. 5 The Love Island alumni flashed her tanned legs in the mini outfit Credit: Social Media Collect 5 The TV personality will be starring on the upcoming series of The Traitors USA Credit: Social Media Collect
