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Irish Times
14-05-2025
- General
- Irish Times
The Silent Witness
I was the breath that never came, the cry that never filled the room. I was the light that flickered, then faded before the dawn. Yet here I linger, a whisper in the walls, a shadow in the corner of your eye, watching as you grow, baby sister and brother, two lights that shine where mine could not. I see your first steps, the stumble and the rise, the way you reach for the world with hands I never had the chance to hold. Your laughter fills the spaces where my silence lingers, each giggle a note of a song I never sang. You wear the love I never physically felt, the warmth of a mother's embrace, the pride in a father's eyes. And I am here, just out of sight, the sibling you never knew, a memory before there was memory. But I am not sorrow, not a tear in the tapestry of your lives. I am the quiet witness, the guardian of your days. I watch you grow, rooted in a love that never withers, in the hearts of those who remember what could have been, but find joy in what it is. You carry me in ways you'll never know, in the way you hold each other close, in the sibling bond that ties you tight. I am the thread in the weave, invisible but strong, binding you to me, and me to you. And though we never met, and I never grew, I am with you in every step you take, in every breath you draw. I am the unseen, the silent, the ever-present the big brother who loves you still.
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes spotted using ‘secret code' to say ‘I love you' outside of CBB – did you see it?
CELEBRITY Big Brother stars Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa have been called out by fans for using a "code" to say I love you. It came straight after the pair - who insist they are "soulmates" and their friendship is purely platonic - in an interview on Monday's This Morning. Advertisement 7 CBB fans have claimed JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes are using a secret code to say I love you Credit: TikTok/@thismorning 7 It came when the actress and singer double tapped his shoulder Credit: TikTok/@thismorning 7 Chris, 32, did the same as they answered questions for a TikTok clip Credit: TikTok/@thismorning The CBB alumni then headed to film a TikTok video for the ITV daytime show's social media channel, where fans spotted their heart-warming trait. As they answered a question on their dream spy house co-star past or present - responding with each other - fans noticed how Dance Moms alum Jojo tapped Chris twice on the shoulder. He returned the favour and performed the gesture on her leg. The actress and dancee then did the same on his jeans as she said: "Fairly obvious we would pick each other." Advertisement read more cbb Yet fans noticed something significant in their body language, with one taking to the comments to write: "Does anyone else think that them double tapping each other is code to say I love you? "They do it a lot." A second wrote: "You are on to something." A third then put: "I thought I was the only one who realised those constant taps, like some secret code." Advertisement Most read in Reality Exclusive One then insisted: "It's defo code." The comments emerged after JoJo Siwa arriving back at LAX and being greeted by her mother She then exclusively told The Sun of meeting her "best friend" Chris on the show - as well as Advertisement Taking to Instagram on Saturday, They had told how CHRIS' CONNECTION CBB 2025 Voting Percentages Revealed CELEBRITY Big Brother's voting percentages have been revealed. Yet what did the figures show amid Danny Beard, 32, to the title. But voting reveals he only marginally pipped him to the post, getting 37.37% of the vote, while Danny received 35.72%. The gap between Jack's win and Chris Hughes' votes was astonishing - as the Love Island star who came in sixth place only got 2.52% of the vote. Chesney Hawkes received 3.04%, while As she left the terminal building, JoJo told us of her feelings about the show and her "romance" with Chris. On the ITV series she said: "Oh I would do it again in a heartbeat. Advertisement "I would do big brother 50 times over again. "Because it was incredible, it was life changing, it was magical. "I got to meet a best friend," referring to ITV Racing pundit Chris. As she packed her car up with her cases JoJo added she hoped to the back in the UK soon as there was "a lot of people I'll miss over there," again seemingly referencing the reality TV hunk. Advertisement OPENING UP It came hours after JoJo Speaking about where Chris and JoJo go from here, regarding their "close" friendship, Chris said they have a "really strong bond" - calling it a "soulmate friendship". Chris said: "Our friendship, it's hard to explain... it's just a really strong bond between two people, it's just a strong friendship. "I think you can have a soulmate friendship, that's the thing. Advertisement "To me, it's that energy when it's not the standard friendship you have with your friends, but it's still a friendship, we are friends. "It's nice, I found it strange because it was such a strong friendship. "Having someone in there to go through an experience like that and have someone there everyday when you're emotional, when you're happy... that was beautiful, that was genuinely an amazing thing." Ben then grilled the pair and asked if it was just "platonic" or if it could develop into something "romantic". Advertisement JoJo laughed and said: "He's a gorgeous boy, look, he's a great guy, it is platonic, we have a lot of fun together. Life is life and I don't know any future of anything but I'm really grateful for the dynamic that we have and the bond that we have. "Whatever life does, life will do." JoJo's with co-star played out through their time in the ITV show. Advertisement During their stint in the compound, the duo Chris then It comes as a source previously told The Sun: ' Advertisement 'Even if it's purely platonic, as they claim, fans are convinced Kath must be furious about the endless physical contact, at least." 7 JoJo touched down in LA today Credit: London Entertainment for The Sun 7 Chris and JoJo opened up on their 'soulmate' connection on This Morning Credit: ITV 7 Their 'flirty' behaviour in the spy house confused fans Credit: ITV Advertisement 7 Jojo dumped partner Kath Ebbs at the CBB wrap party Credit: Getty
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Celebrity Big Brother in 'fix row' after Chris Hughes lets slip he knows about Katy Perry space mission - despite being in the house during lift off
Celebrity Big Brother fans were left baffled after Chris Hughes revealed to his fellow housemates about Katy Perry 's space mission during Thursday's episode. Last week the pop star, 40, was fiercely criticised and brutally roasted for her role in Jeff Bezos ' all-female Blue Origin space flight. As one of the passengers on the 11-minute excursion, Katy was especially derided for singing to fellow travellers during the journey and kissing the ground after they landed. However while the space mission took place on April 14 when the celebrities were already in the Big Brother house without access to the outside world and social media, Chris seemed to know about the controversial event. Speaking with his housemates, Chris appeared to catch Jack P Shepherd off guard as he asked him: 'If you had the opportunity to go to space like Katy Perry did would you?' Clearly hearing the news for the first time Jack asked: 'Did she go to space? Why Katy Perry?' Chris then replied: 'Just to give it a bit of f****g traction probably but it was the first all female descent to space. 'I wouldn't get on that not a chance. I would s**t myself. I'd be so worried I wasn't coming back'. And fans were quick to spot the slip up as they took to Twitter to share their shock. They penned: 'How TF did chris know katy perry went to space?? Didnt she go up on April 14th and he wemt in the house 7th April'; 'watching big brother earlier and chris mentioned katy perry going to space and ive been wondering how tf he knew that'; 'Wait, wait… Chris talking about Katy Perry going to space… that happened whilst #CBB was on! What's all that about! Sure it was announced in February she would be but it's a bit weird.'; 'How does chris know Katy Perry went to space?'; 'Errrr how did Chris know Katy Perry & Co went to space? It happened whilst they were in the house?'; 'Ehhh ? How did Chris know about Katy Perry going to space ??'; 'How did Chris know about Katy Perry going to space?' Fans were quick to spot the slip up as they took to Twitter to share their shock 'How did Chris know Katy Perry went to space? He was in the house when it happened'; 'How does Chris know Katy Perry went to space when they can't know stuff from the outside and that only happened like last week didn't it?!' Yet while the mission happened during the celebrities time in the house their was coverage of the upcoming mission prior to the start of the series. One fan wrote: 'Of course he knew about it. Every single person on the planet knew about it. Just because he's in the house doesn't mean he hasn't been watching the news or been on social media since literally the beginning of the year. Calm down people and use your brains.' MailOnline have contacted ITV representatives for comment. Meanwhile Katy Perry is now facing scrutiny on her tour, as she struggles to sell tickets for her US dates which kick off in Houston, Texas, in two weeks time. The California Girls singer launched her Lifetimes Tour Wednesday in Mexico and will embark on a string of dates across North America in support of her seventh studio album, 143, which was widely panned by critics on its release in September. As footage of Wednesday's show circulated online, social media users were merciless in making fun of her stilted, awkward choreography. 'Not the mom moves,' groaned one observer, while another joked: 'Maybe she should have spent less time in space and more time rehearsing lmao.' One social media user compared her moves to 'my cat when she's cleaning herself,' another called her a 'straight up soulless vessel' and still another marveled that 'her fans have the audacity to say she's a better performer than gaga… byeee.'
Daily Mail
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
JoJo Siwa leaves Celebrity Big Brother fans 'howling' as she admits she doesn't know who Jedward are despite previously meeting them
Celebrity Big Brother viewers were left 'howling' during Wednesday's episode as JoJo Siwa revealed she doesn't know who Jedward are - despite previously meeting them. The American dancer, 21, was left confused after Danny Bears said she and Love Island star Chris Hughes, 32, are like Jedward, 33, when together. Speaking in the diary room, JoJo said: 'Considering [Danny] called us Jedward yesterday that's just shady! Big Brother asked: 'Did Chris explain to you what Jedward are?,' she replied: 'No he did not, he just said they were twins that are annoying.' 'Also Celebrity Big Brother alumni, Jedward if you are watching good evening,' said Big Brother. JoJo then said: 'Good evening Jedward!' Jedward were left less than impressed by Chris' response to JoJo and took to X to hit back. They penned: 'It's wild Chris said what he said cuz he's all over Jojo who is the girl version of us! We didn't know who Chris was until Gemma Collins told us #cbb'. Despite JoJo not knowing who they are, photos of Jedward and the singer together backstage at a concert in June 2024 have resurfaced on the internet. Fans rushed to X - formerly known as Twitter - to re-share the snaps and shared that they are 'howling' over her reaction. They wrote: 'Jojo being COMPLETELY oblivious to jedward despite the fact she's actually met them before ahahah; 'Jojo not knowing who jedward are when she has a picture with them is taking me out; 'Screaming at Jedward saying they convinced jojo to do big brother and she dosent know who they are; 'It's funny cause JoJo actually met Jedward before; Jedward were left less than impressed by Chris' response to JoJo and took to X to hit back 'I'm dying Jojo has literally met Jedward and she has no idea who they are; 'I'm howling at jojo not knowing jedward despite the fact she's met them and there's video evidence of it; 'Crying at Jojo having no idea who Jedward are when she has fully MET THEM and taken pictures with them'. Previously pop Irish duo Jedward claimed they had convinced the Dance Moms star to take part in the ITV show. They wrote: 'Last year we told @itsjojosiwa to do # CBB she's our triplet with Jepic energy your welcome'. Jedward are identical twins John and Edward, who found fame on the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009. The twins have taken part in Celebrity Big Brother twice, once in 2011 and finished in third, and again in 2017 finishing as runners-up. It comes after JoJo revealed she no longer identifies as a lesbian during the ITV show earlier this week. The Dance Moms star has been raising eyebrows over her 'flirty' friendship with housemate Chris. Now JoJo has opened up about her sexuality having previously told housemates 'I like girls', in a conversation that led to homophobic remarks from Mickey Rourke, 72. During Tuesday night's livestream, following a triple eviction that saw Patsy Palmer, Ella Rae Wise and Angellica Bell given the boot, JoJo was seen confiding in RuPaul 's Drag Race star, Danny Beard. During a private chat in the bedroom, she confessed: 'I feel so queer,' as Danny responded: 'I'm queer!' JoJo, who is in a relationship with influencer Kath Ebbs - continued: 'I've never - I think I've always told myself, I'm a lesbian. I think you - I think being here - I've realised I am not a lesbian, I'm queer.' JoJo continued: 'And I think that's really cool, I'm switching letters! I've dropped the L and I've gone to the Q baby! That's what I love about sexuality.' After hugging, Danny - who identifies as non-binary and uses the pronouns they/them - quipped: 'And you know what British people love more than anything? To queue!' The term queer is typically described as an 'umbrella term' for people who consider their sexuality to be something other than heterosexual. This includes people who are attracted to their own and opposite sex and can extend to non-binary and transgender people. LGBTQ charity Stonewall define it as 'a term used by those wanting to reject specific labels of sexual orientation and/or gender identity'. JoJo came out as pansexual in 2021 but has described herself as gay in recent interviews. MICKEY ROURKE - REMOVED AGE: 72 FAMOUS FOR: The actor and former pro boxer is one of the show's biggest ever signings and after public feuds with Robert De Niro, two marriages and a string of high profile relationships, he will be bringing plenty of drama. DALEY THOMPSON - EVICTED AGE: 66 FAMOUS FOR: The double Olympic gold-medallist is considered one of Britain's greatest athletes. He broke the decathlon world record four times. PATSY PALMER - EVICTED AGE: 52 FAMOUS FOR: It's an open secret that Patsy is leaving EastEnders, with the actress enjoying a wild leaving party this month. The Bianca Jackson star posted a snap of her character on Instagram with the caption: 'Bye bye B, always grateful to see her again.' AGE: 38 FAMOUS FOR: While Donna has featured in several TV shows and movies, the comedy star is known for hosting Apocalypse and for the role of a circus Compere in 2018's Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. She plays Den in Coronation Street, has featured in Pants On Fire in 2019 and even wrote and co-produced BBC Three's Comedy Threesomes. CHESNEY HAWKES AGE: 53 FAMOUS FOR: The singer topped the charts for five weeks in 1991 with his hit The One And Only, before making a string of acting and TV appearances. His arrival on CBB has been described by a TV source as 'perfect timing', as he's just released a comeback album ANGELLICA BELL - EVICTED AGE: 49 FAMOUS FOR: The TV presenter is said to have landed a staggering five-figure deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother. Fans will be keen to see if the CBBC legend spills all on her untimely exit from The Martin Lewis Show - which left fans baffled back in 2023. Angellica currently co-presents Hits Radio while Fleur East is on maternity leave. DANNY BEARD AGE: 32 FAMOUS FOR: The RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner - whose real name is Daniel Curtis - has signed up as a late entry. Danny previously made headlines after swearing on Big Brother's Late & Live last March whilst doing an impression of housemate Louis Walsh. The incident saw the guest say the word 'c***' before immediately apologising after being informed they weren't allowed to say that on the show. CHRIS HUGHES AGE: 32 FAMOUS FOR: After shooting to fame on Love Island in 2017, Chris went on to become a sports presenter and regularly hosts the horse racing coverage on ITV. JOJO SIWA AGE: 21 FAMOUS FOR: The American singer, who shot to stardom on reality show Dance Moms, is expected to draw a big American audience. The hitmaker has made a name for herself in the U.S. pop charts and is known for her outlandish looks and being a vocal member of the LGBTQ+ community. TRISHA GODDARD - EVICTED AGE: 67 FAMOUS FOR: The talk show host regularly presented on ITV from 1998 to 2004 and then shifted to Channel 5 from 2004 to 2010. Trisha has been suffering horrible side effects of her chemotherapy - but has bravely battled on. JACK P. SHEPHERD AGE: 37 FAMOUS FOR: The actor has played David Platt in Corrie since 2000 and is following in his pal Colson Smith's footsteps by taking part in the popular reality show. He has won a string of awards for the role including Best Actor at the British Soap Awards. ELLA RAE WISE - EVICTED AGE: 24 FAMOUS FOR: Producers have been keen to land the TV personality, who previously dated Pete Wicks and has had an on-off romance with Dan Edgar. Bosses are hoping the TOWIE star might reveal all about some of her other famous exes. MICHAEL FABRICANT - EVICTED AGE: 74 FAMOUS FOR: The former Conservative politician is understood to have signed a lucrative six-figure deal to take part after political stars were banned from the broadcaster's other reality show, I'm A Celeb. He served as MP for Lichfield in Staffordshire from 1992 until his defeat in 2024 as well as vice-chairman of the party under David Cameron. But he is perhaps best known for his blond mop for which he has been widely ridiculed but previously denied is a wig.
