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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Dan Osborne 1-word reply to Jacqueline Jossa amid Christine McGuinness text row
Reality star Dan Osborne seems to be working hard to win over his wife Jacqueline Jossa again after his texts to ex-model and singleton Christine McGuinness were revealed Towie star Dan Osbourne has never shied away from a series of marital mishaps, and his most recent one involved the ex-wife of TV presenter Paddy McGuinness. The 33-year-old has been adamant that nothing happened romantically between the two and has suggested that these texts were "deep fakes" or even AI. Alongside the alleged flirty messages, the model has shared that Dan had joined her for some nights out to help and lift her spirits after a difficult divorce from her husband. It's thought that the two were comforting one another amidst issues with their marriages. Now, after the texts were unveiled, Jaqueline posted a glamorous photo of her on Instagram, attending the British Soap Awards 2025, and Dan responded with a public comment. Beneath the post of her stunning in a long black gown, the reality star simply commented: "Beautiful!', which received hundreds of likes. At the time of his interactions with the model, it's believed that Dan was still building bridges with his wife, Jacqueline, facing the heat of previous cheating rumours. To add further speculation, earlier this year, The Sun reported that the reality star had in fact moved out of his family home, which he shares with his actress wife, and into a secret place of his own. A supposed source close to Christine said: "She is absolutely adamant nothing sexual happened between them. She also was 100 per cent single at the time and could chat to anyone she wanted," The Sun reported. Meanwhile a friend of Dan's, according to The Sun, shared: 'Dan is devoted to Jacqueline and would hate for any suggestion of impropriety. Of course, it's possible for a man and woman to be mates.' The famous couple first met back in 2013 at an awards ceremony, and by 2014, the two announced that they were having a baby together. Then after the birth of their daughter Ella, the pair got engaged and soon tied the knot at Cheshire Manor House in 2017. However, it wasn't long until things seemed to go downhill, and the two decided to split when Jacqueline was pregnant with their second child together. By the time their baby was born, rumours began to swirl about Dan's fling with Love Island star Gabby Allen, and later, when the two got back together, another ex-Islander, Alexandra Cane. Meanwhile it's been confirmed that the two are still together and that Dan's secret 'lad pad' was in fact just a property investment for financial purposes. Christine, on the other hand, is still amicably living with her ex-husband and has been on a journey of her own recently with the success of her documentary about her struggles with autism. It's believed that the star has recently pulled out of the popular Channel 4 dating show Celebs Go Dating, which comes after her recent relationship confession. Christine has revealed that despite her 11-year marriage to Paddy McGuinness, since she was a teenager, she has been interested in both men and women.
Scottish Sun
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
New Love Island star Sophie Lee previously dated ex-Islander as she signs up for ITV2 dating show
Her upcoming appearance won't be her first brush with fame Love-Lee New Love Island star Sophie Lee previously dated ex-Islander as she signs up for ITV2 dating show NEW Love Island star Sophie Lee has a surprising connection to the villa - she previously dated Ouzy See. The Sun exclusively revealed today former fire breather Sophie, 29, had signed up for the ITV2 dating show. 6 New Love Island star Sophie Lee has a surprising connection to the villa Credit: Instagram 6 She previously dated Ouzy See Credit: Instagram But her upcoming appearance won't be her first brush with fame. Sophie was previously in a relationship with Scottish hunk Ouzy, 30, who appeared on the show's tenth series. Speaking exclusively to The Sun while attending the 2023 Beauty Awards together, Ouzy said at the time: "We're in the early stages, I'm here supporting Sophie tonight as she's been nominated." Asked if things were going well between them, Ouzy beamed: "It's going really well," prompting Sophie to chime in: "He's really kind, that's my favourite thing about him." Ouzy gushed: "She's inspirational," and added: "We've been dating for a few months." When asked if they were in love, the couple giggled and replied: "We'll see." They said they had enjoyed a string of dates and were getting to know each other in social settings on nights out. Sophie celebrated winning Influencer of the Year at the bash. The influencer suffered horror burns when an air-con unit blew flames back in her face seven years ago. The dancer, from Manchester, was just 22 when the freak accident on stage in Chicago left her fighting for her life. Love Island's New Star Fire Breather Sophie Lee's Shocking Injury Story Stunning Sophie has since become a model and influencer, works with Katie Piper's foundation and has even written a book on her experience. A source said of her Love Island signing: 'Sophie is a gorgeous girl and a powerhouse of a woman who has overcome everything life has thrown at her. 'Just like Tasha Ghouri's amazing time in the villa where she raised awareness for the hearing impaired, Love Island bosses are thrilled to give Sophie the same platform to discuss her accident and how she's become comfortable in her skin since. 'Love Island has always tried to be about more than just looks and Sophie is a classic example of an Islander with real substance. 'She's in the mix for this year's cast, with execs deciding soon if she will be in the original line-up or a bombshell.' ITV this week announced Love Island would launch on June 9 but has not yet confirmed its cast. The show's 12 series have now been streamed 2 BILLION times on ITVX. Speaking to The Sun about the horror accident back in 2019, Sophie told how her act went disastrously wrong. The air-con in the venue was too powerful and blasted a fireball back at her, causing her face and chest to 'go up in flames'. Sophie told our Fabulous Magazine: 'The air-con was too strong so when I blew the fire out it blew back to me. It set me on fire. I just remember being in so much pain, I blacked out for a little bit. It's crazy. 'It happened in front of everyone and I had to get on with it as professionally and quickly as I could. As soon as I got into the ambulance, I was in bits." Sophie spent a month in intensive care in America by herself, while receiving treatment for the burns which saw her drift in and out of consciousness as life-saving machines helped her breathe. She added: 'That was a scary, scary time. I couldn't breathe by yourself, I couldn't eat, I couldn't really see, it was scary. I was pretty out of it but on day two I looked in the mirror and just cried.' Sophie's scars turned into a facial deformity, with a tumour growing on the side of her face. Since leaving hospital, Sophie has become a successful beauty influencer even winning the Beauty Awards Influencer of the Year 2023. She has also modelled for countless campaigns and fashion companies over the past few years. And she has published a book called In My Skin. Speaking since then, she said: 'Life since the accident is definitely something I didn't expect because I just see myself as someone who went through something and thought my story could help others. 'My aim was never to get awards or receive that type of attention. With the platform I have now, I feel like I have not only a responsibility to others but a responsibility to myself to be a better person everyday and to always be evolving. 'If people were to take a message from my story I'd say that beauty is always skin deep and your life is perfect just as it is. 'You just need to be yourself and accepting of life's roller coaster so love your perfectly imperfect life.' Love Island have also lined up stunning model Shakira Khan for the new series. Shakira's Instagram page is filled with gorgeous travel snaps from Haiti, Dubai and New York - and she's not afraid of a bikini showcase too. The beauty joins hunky Aaron Buckett in the mix for this summer's cast. Among them, according to MailOnline, is Lucy Quinn, a 20-year-old make-up artist from Liverpool who is set to enter as a bombshell during the show's run. 6 Sophie and Ouzy had been getting to know each other on nights out Credit: Rex 6 She has since modelled for countless campaigns and fashion companies over the past few years Credit: Instagram 6 The former fire breather suffered horror burns when an air-con unit blew flames back in her face Credit: Instagram
New York Post
19-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Fans threw beers at Maple Leafs bench as things turned ugly during Game 7 disaster
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost a seventh consecutive Game 7, and it got ugly on the ice after getting blown out at home. A report from Sportsnet said one fan threw a beer at the Leafs' bench while longtime right winger Mitch Marner had to dodge a thrown jersey late in the third period of an embarrassing 6-1 defeat. Toronto fans also left the arena tailgate in complete disarray, filled with trash and garbage following the loss. 4 Fans leave Maple Leafs Square in disarray following the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Florida Panthers in NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey game at a tailgate event outside Scotiabank Arena, in Toronto on Sunday, May 18, 2025. AP 4 Jonah Gadjovich #12 of the Florida Panthers celebrates as they defeat the Maple Leafs in seven games. NHLI via Getty Images With 10 minutes left in the third period, fans also began throwing home team jerseys onto the ice in disgust as the Panthers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals, where they will face the Carolina Hurricanes. The Maple Leafs' poor performance is just the latest chapter of playoff pain in Toronto, where the team is centered around Marner, Auston Matthews, William Nylander and ex-Islander John Tavares. Since Tavares came to the Maple Leafs in 2018, the team is 0-5 in Game 7s. And the team has lost seven consecutive Game 7s, which is the longest streak in NHL history. After winning the first two games of the series only to lose the next three, Maple Leafs fans had already begun turning on Matthews, the team captain, by throwing his jersey on the ice after Game 5. Head coach Craig Berube said after the game that the Maple Leafs' playoff debacles were a mentality issue more than a skill problem. 'For me, it's all between the ears,' Berube said during his postgame media availability. 'It's a mindset.' 4 Sam Reinhart of the Florida Panthers celebrating after scoring a goal in the third period of Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Toronto Maple Leafs NHLI via Getty Images 4 Heartbroken fans watch on as the Maple Leafs rollover in a Game 7 blowout. AP The team likely won't continue as currently constructed. The Maple Leafs' alternate captain, Marner, is set to hit free agency this offseason and is expected to depart. After the Maple Leafs allowed three unanswered goals in Game 7, completely taking the air out of their raucous building, Marner yelled at his team on the bench, screaming 'wake the f–k up.' The defending champion Panthers move on to face the Hurricanes on Tuesday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Love Island isn't as 'life-changing' for stars anymore, according to expert
After Love Island All Stars came to an end on Monday, one PR expert explained why appearing on the show isn't as "life-changing" as it used to be. Press Box entertainment and TV PR, Lynn Carratt, told Yahoo UK: "Appearing on Love Island used to be life-changing for many of its contestants, you could go from being relatively unknown to amassing hundreds of thousands and millions in some cases of social media followers and when leaving the villa it opened up a whole new world of brand deals and TV deals." Molly-Mae Hague is the most successful star to be born from Love Island, recently the centre of her own docuseries Molly-Mae: Behind It All. Other Love Island showbiz success stories include presenter Olivia Attwood as well as real-life married and TV couple Olivia and Alex Bowen. "Some of the Islanders become millionaires after the show," Carratt added, speaking on behalf of "Look at current All Stars Gabby Allen and Ekin-Su Culculoglu, who are already worth a reported £1.6m each. However, it has become more challenging to build your success after appearing on the show in recent years." Gabby Allen and Casey O'Gorman took home the £50,000 prize on Monday, although Allen said she didn't even know there was a prize for winning the ITV show which is hosted by Maya Jama. It was the least watched series of the show since 2016 but it ended with one million switching on for the final, according to ratings figures reported SuperTV. Lots has changed since Love Island first hit our screens on 2015, when the ITV dating show was first presented by late Caroline Flack. "More than 300 people have now appeared on the UK edition of the show — being an ex-Islander is no longes lucrative as it used to be," talent manager Carratt said. "At the shows peak in 2019, it attracted six million viewers compared to its one to two million these days. Also the dating genre of TV shows is becoming saturated with more competition from streaming services." Love Island has fierce competition in shows such as franchises Married At First Sight and Love Is Blind. Only recently ITV's 'Love Island for the older generation' spin-off My Mum, Your Dad, fronted by Davina McCall, has been axed after just two seasons. Another change that impacted the Love Island contestants' outreach post-show is the social media ban, according to the PR expert, which was implemented in 2023 as part of ITV's "continued commitment to duty of care". PR guru Carratt said: "A big change came in 2023 after bosses put on a social media ban on cast's families representing them while they are in the villa, it has had a massive impact on their outreach and therefore after appearing on Love Island their following wasn't on a par with the cast of previous seasons. But they didn't implement this on the All Stars this year." With Love Island All Stars, all of the contestants have appeared on the show before. Even that return comes with an element of risk, claimed the PR expert. She said: "This year, Ekin-Su, who came in as a bombshell, has the most significant public profile, with over four million followers on social media. However, after her appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, she had much to do to win back the public. "She quickly paired up with Curtis but the pair have done little to win over the public. Although Ekin has brought the much-needed drama, odds show the pair were the least likely couple to win the show. "It's always a risky move to return to the Love Island villa. You can never be quite sure of the public's reaction to you. Reality stars return to the villa to regain their public profile. They'll be on TV daily, returning them to the public's consciousness." Despite the challenges now faced when heading out into the real world and the spotlight, Carratt said many of the islanders can make "in excess of one million" in brand deals after leaving the villa — especially highlighting the last All Stars series. "They already have a large following," she explained. "We saw how well Molly Smith did last year after winning alongside her new beau Tom Clare. She's gained millions of followers and bagged a number of lucrative brand deals in the process, making her one of the most successful Islanders to date." Looking at the prospect of this year's winners, the PR predicted Allen and O'Gorman could indeed "make in excess of £1 million in the next year". "Before reentering Love Island, Gabby was already a millionaire and was commanding thousands for a social media post to her one million followers which have grown by 100,000 since her stint in the villa," she said. "Casey's following was much lower than Gabby's but again has grown by almost 100,000 since her return to the villa and he is now almost at 400k. But could the pair now become a power couple? Like Olivia and Alex Bowen. "I could definitely see them hosting their own podcast together like Casey's former friend Will and his girlfriend Jesse. I could also see them doing joint brand deals together with the likes of ebay and holiday brands like Vibe by Jet 2. "Gabby I believe will be courted by fitness brands like lululemon and I can see the pair appearing on other reality TV shows — Gabby would be great on Celebrity SAS and I'd love to see Casey give Dancing on Ice a whirl."
