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Daily Mail
6 days ago
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Famous singer and actress tells how she was sexually assaulted in Thai massage parlour in Soho as her attacker is jailed for four years
A 'vulnerable' young singer and actress has been left suffering panic attacks after her masseur sexually assaulted her at a Thai massage parlour in London 's West End. Masseur Sundaralingam Koodalingam, 36, who came to the country from the Maldives in 2021, assaulted the woman while working at the Rupert Jade Thai Massage in Soho. As she lay naked on the table, Koodalingam intimately touched the famous singer and actress, who cannot be named for legal reasons, without her consent. He has been jailed for four years with Southwark Crown Court hearing of the 'significant psychological harm' and 'ongoing impact' on the woman's day-to-day life. In a victim impact statement that was read to the court, the woman said the assault has 'fundamentally changed' her and she has been left 'untrusting'. The young actress added that it has caused her 'creativity' to be 'stifled by fear and insecurity.' In her victim statement, she said: 'Immediately after the incident took place, I couldn't go to work. I have had to have regular therapy sessions since the incident. 'I struggled to know who I was as I always saw myself as someone who would stand up and fight.' She explained that she found it difficult to talk to people about her ordeal. 'I found it difficult to talk to friends about what had happened. I don't want to use the words necessary to explain what he did to me. 'Imagine the sentence "At least he didn't rape you' being the silver lining..." 'Ultimately, I am fundamentally changed by the incident. The actions of the defendant left me sad and untrusting of people. 'I don't know if I will ever get back to who I was before that day. 'He has taken away my trust, and my innocence, and my ability to give anyone, especially a stranger who happens to be a man, the benefit of the doubt.' She added: 'I now know I did absolutely nothing wrong that day.' Fiona Robertson, prosecuting, said: 'It is clear there was an abuse of trust between a professional masseuse and a client. 'There was significant psychological harm. She talks about the ongoing impact on her day-to-day life. She talks about the impact across different aspects of her life.' Referring to the victim impact statement, Ben Hargreaves, defending, said: 'Nothing I can possibly say can devalue that victim interest statement at all. He continued: 'He came to this country under the sponsorship of a legitimate business in the Cotswolds. 'The prison estate is in dire straits. Any prison sentence that he faces will be long, hard and cruel in desolate and decrepit buildings and circumstances. 'He has been in the country since 2021. Any term that he spends incarcerated will be exceptionally hard for him, especially given the offence that he is convicted of.' Koodalingam, of Manor Park, east London, who appeared at Southwark Crown Court wearing a grey jumper and dark blue jeans, denied but was convicted of assault by penetration and sexual assault. He is originally from the Maldives but was educated in India. Jailing the masseur for four years, the judge, Mr Recorder Jeremy Brier, KC, told Koodalingam: 'On March 29, 2023, a young female actress and singer went to the Rupert Jade massage parlour in Soho. 'During the course of the massage, you assaulted her. 'This was a terrible ordeal for her. She describes it as a violation. 'She describes having panic attacks, and says that she cannot relax in public spaces since the incident has taken place. 'She was naked, vulnerable, and entirely trusting in your professionalism and integrity. 'This offence is so serious that only a custodial sentence can be justified...' The judge said the lowest possible sentence he could pass was four years for assault by penetration with two years concurrent for the sexual assault.
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lewis Capaldi confesses to 'convulsing' backstage during worst panic attack as he admits 'breakdown' at Glastonbury 2023 was the 'most important day of his life'
Lewis Capaldi has reflected on his lowest moments as he admitted how bad his panic attacks got prior to his 'breakdown' on stage at Glastonbury back in 2023. The Scottish hitmaker, 28, reduced fans to tears after he returned to Worthy Farm for a surprise set last month following a two-year hiatus to focus on his mental health and 'adjust' to his Tourette's diagnosis. And now Lewis has revealed he saw his return to the festival as a 'mental win' as he candidly spoke about his struggles on the latest episode of This Past Weekend podcast with Theo Von. The singer confessed he had an episode far worse than his Glastonbury 2023 performance as he explained: 'A few weeks prior to that show we were playing in Chicago and I had a very similar episode - it was probably even worse. 'I couldn't come back and finish a song. I was backstage convulsing and having this crazy panic attack and mental episode. Way worse than what happened at Glastonbury. 'Because Glastonbury is such a big stage, it was the first time people outside my shows had seen it. At Glastonbury, when I came off stage it was weird, I had this (feeling) "everything's alright now, I can actually go and get help and fix myself for the next two years".' He continued: 'In a weird way, it's probably the best thing that's ever happened to me. I wouldn't have stopped otherwise. 'I was really bad for not saying no to things. Feeling like "Oh this is going to pass me by if I don't say yes. All this amazing stuff's coming at me now and I have to catch it all and get it all done, otherwise these moments are going to pass me by and it's never going to happen again". 'So, Glastonbury 2023 was, for sure, really important - maybe the most important day in my life. 'Someone upstairs was like "this has to happen now otherwise..." I don't want to think of where I would be now if I'd continued. 'We were meant to go to Australia. It could have been really, really horrible. I dread to think what would have happened.' Prior to his Glastonbury return last month Lewis also released brand new track Survive, which details his difficult two years - and it's been a huge hit with millions of fans across the country as it topped the charts. Speaking about his return to the festival Lewis added: 'I really wanted to come back and do Glastonbury as like a mental win – finish the thing that I couldn't finish before.' During his two year hiatus Lewis has undergone a lot of therapy and worked on coming to terms and dealing with his Tourette's. He has also reduced his alcohol intake, prioritised his fitness and swapped antidepressants for anti-psychotic meds that finally worked. He continued: 'I do therapy every week which has been really beneficial for me. That's really maybe the biggest thing that's switched everything around.' 'This is what's great about my current therapist. He can sense when I'm being avoidant. He pulls me back in and is saying "there's a reason you're being wishy washy here'"'. The star also revealed he has come off anti-depressants and switched to antipsychotic medication. 'It was really scary when they offered it. Antipsychotic? I'm like 'I'm not psychotic'. It's changed my life. Anxiety levels are so low these days. I don't feel the stress.' And Lewis is back with a bang with his comeback tour selling out in seconds earlier this month. The star is set to perform 17 dates across the UK and Ireland in September as he returns to the stage two years after taking a break for his mental health. His dedicated fans had every single ticket in their baskets by one second past 9am, Lewis revealed, so the star added extra dates - but even those shows sold out in record time, with the tour being his 'fastest selling ever'.
Daily Mail
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rebecca Gibney reveals the darkest period of her life as a recovering 'people pleaser' with a 'not normal' brain - ahead of her Dancing With The Stars debut
She's a Logie-winning actress and a TV favourite but behind the glowing smile, Rebecca Gibney has been quietly battling demons she now says nearly broke her. The Halifax f.p. star, 60, has opened up about the darkest chapter of her life -revealing she has long struggled with debilitating panic attacks, chronic people-pleasing tendencies and what she describes as a 'not normal' brain. 'I've got too many drop-down tabs going in my head. I can hyper focus on one thing and then I get panicked because I've let the other thing slide,' she told The Daily Telegraph. 'I suffered from panic attacks from the age of 14 until well into my 30s. If I could change one thing I wish my brain was a bit more normal.' Gibney, who is set to make her debut on Dancing With The Stars on Sunday, said the mental toll of the show was far greater than she expected and triggered deep-seated fears of not being 'good enough' that have plagued her since childhood. 'It was absolute sheer terror,' she confessed. 'I had moments where I resorted back to a 12-year-old being judged... it was really bizarre. You feel like you've let yourself down. You've let everyone else down.' Despite a successful career spanning four decades, Gibney says it's only now - after years of inner work - that she is learning to let go of perfectionism and prioritise her own wellbeing. 'I've probably always been a bit of a people pleaser – I think I inherited that from Mum. I can't enjoy myself unless everyone is too,' she said. 'As I get older, I'm getting better at setting boundaries… as my husband Richard says, "I'm not using up my happy pills on people that don't deserve it anymore".' Gibney has already been already proving that she'll be the fan favourite to beat on the upcoming season of the Channel Seven dance contest, which premieres on Sunday at 7.00pm. In March, she sent pulses racing by sharing a behind-the-scenes sneak peak at her dance training for the reality TV competition. 'Who would have thought I would ever get close to doing the splits again at my age,' the New Zealand-born actress humbly captioned the candid photo. In the image, she appears to be practising a tango with her dance partner Ian Waite, who holds her leg outstretched well above his hip. Gibney, who is set to make her debut on Dancing With The Stars on Sunday, said the mental toll of the show was far greater than she expected and triggered deep-seated fears of not being 'good enough' that have plagued her since childhood Gibney sold the sultry emotion of the dance as she tucked her head into Ian's embrace - with only the dancer's arms around her lithe frame keeping the Logie Hall of Fame member aloft. She recently freely admitted filming DTWS is 'the most challenging thing' she's ever done. 'Will I come out of it a pro dancer? No. Has there been tears? Yes. Lots' she said on social media. 'But it's also the most rewarding, amazing thing I've ever done,' Rebecca added. 'To be learning a new skill and being taught by one of the best in the world who is also such a beautiful human is an experience I will never ever forget. Thank you Ian and DTWS. 'More shows this week. Let's gooo.' The cast of Dancing With The Stars Australia for 2025 is shaping up as one of the most impressive seasons yet, and she joins an all-star cast alongside Osher Günsberg and Shaun Micallef.
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Perrie Edwards puts on a very busty display in a crochet watermelon bikini top as she shares sizzling holiday snaps
Perrie Edwards put on a very busty display in a crochet watermelon bikini top as she shared a slew of sizzling snaps to Instagram on Friday. The singer, 31, looked incredible as she teamed a vibrant orange shirt and a skimpy mini skirt with her busty ensemble. Flaunting her toned midriff, Perrie opted for further accessorising her look with a cream cowboy hat which featured a beaded detailing. The Little Mix star also shared a sweet snap of herself and her son Axel, 3, and her beloved pooch Hatchi lapping up the sun. She captioned the series of snaps: 'Hat game so strong (hat emoji)' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Her sizzling snaps come after she revealed she brings her therapist to work with her in a bid to manage the panic attacks that have plagued her for years. She opened up about her mental health struggles as she was announced as the newest celebrity ambassador for the mental health charity Mind. Perrie who has been very honest about her battle with anxiety and panic attacks, has shed light on how she's learning to cope - including having her therapist on hand to help her face the symptoms in the moment. The former X Factor winner – who's previously spoken about struggling with agoraphobia and blurred vision and breathlessness during a panic attack – said her biggest breakthrough came when she stopped trying to fight the feelings and started facing them in real-time. She told Metro: 'Last year, maybe in September, I started to take my therapist to work with me, which I know is a very privileged situation. 'I understand that not many people even have a therapist. So I thought, I'm going to make the most of it. 'I'm going to take her to work with me every day, and when I'm having a panic attack, she's going to coach me through it there and then.' She admitted that it was the 'best thing' she had ever done and wished she had done it sooner. The beauty also shared a sweet snap of herself and her son Axel, 3, and her beloved pooch Hatchi lapping up the sun Despite previously trying 'all different kinds' of therapy, Perrie confessed that the panic still hit her hard when it came out of nowhere and everything she'd been taught just 'went out the window.' The BRIT Award-winning star is on a mission to help break the stigma around anxiety and wants to encourage others to get the support they need. As part of her new role with Mind, she's pushing for more access to mental health resources for everyone. Not just those with the means to have support on speed dial. She added that she is trying to 'be at peace' with her anxiety and if she can help even one person feel less alone then it is all worth it. It comes after the singer admitted she fears she 'might die' as she opened up about her ongoing battle with panic disorders when she appeared on Alison Hammond's Big Weekend. Perrie invited the presenter into her home and spoke openly about how anxiety has affected her everyday life. 'I've developed panic disorder' she said. 'So it's the fear of having a panic attack. A few years ago, I started suffering from severe panic attacks. 'I then developed a fear of having one again because I was like, if I'm on my own and have a panic attack, I might die, and nobody will be here to help. She candidly added: 'That's why I'm never on my own. Never. I'm always with somebody. I don't like the feeling of feeling like I'm gonna die.' Elsewhere in the interview, Perrie revealed she wants to expand her family after welcoming a son Axel in 2021 with her partner Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Chatting about how Axel sleeps in her bed when Alex is away for work, Alison asked: 'Are you going to have another one?' To which Perrie replied: 'I'd love more. I've always wanted four but I know that's a bit excessive now because I know that we can't get in a car.' 'You just get a bigger car, don't you?' Alison responded. Perrie replied: 'I don't want to. I had a dream the other night that I was pregnant.' 'Should we go and get a pregnancy test?' Alison joked, to which Perrie said: 'Could you imagine.'
Daily Mail
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kath Ebbs reveals 'scary' mental health battle following split from JoJo Siwa - as the American singer moves on with new beau Chris Hughes
Kath Ebbs has opened up their mental health struggles following a painful split from US singer JoJo Siwa, who has since moved on with Chris Hughes. The 27-year-old Australian influencer, who uses they/them pronouns, shared an Instagram Stories post on Monday and admitted to feeling 'under the weather' both physically and mentally. Kath, who officially parted company with JoJo in April, also confessed to experiencing 'panic attacks' and being in a 'constant state of overwhelm'. 'Woke up feeling super under the weather both physically and mentally,' they wrote alongside an image in which they were cuddled up with their cat. Kath continued, 'I think I have a habit of acting like I'm fine and everything's a bit funny then it will all just randomly hit me at once.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Kath, who confirmed their split with JoJo last month after the Dance Moms star called things off, detailed their health challenges in the lengthy post. 'Been struggling with night time panic attacks lately (the girls that get it, get it),' they said. 'I hate the feeling of my body acting against me (when it's in fact trying to protect me.) I've just been in a perpetual state of overwhelm for a while, I don't think I know what's what anymore. 'Someone asked me recently why I seem so chill about stuff and I replied that I just pretend it's not me going through it, it's someone I know but it's not my life and that I've been doing that since I was a kid when life got ugly.' Kath ended the post with a tribute to their supporters and others who might experiencing similar challenges. 'Anyways a little honesty diary. Big love to my other disassociate peeps, it's not a nice way to exist but remember it's just your brain trying to protect you from experiencing the pain. Like a little friend' Kath wrote. 'Slow down, connect with people that really love you, drink some water and get outside even if it's just for 10minutes. Also put the phone down (talking to myself!!) Kath signed off, 'Love you guys, Kath x.' In the wake of JoJo and Chris Hughes going official last month, Kath, who is non-binary, took to Instagram to take a subtle dig at their former partner It comes after Kath appeared to be living their best life following a high profile split from JoJo. The American dancer, 22, raised eyebrows during her stint on UK Celebrity Big Brother after forming a close bond with Love Island star Chris Hughes, 32, whilst still being in a relationship with Kath. While they repeatedly insisted their relationship was platonic, before and after JoJo broke up with Kath at the Big Brother wrap party, the duo have since 'confirmed' their relationship late last month. In the wake of the news, Kath, who is non-binary, took to Instagram to take a subtle dig at their former partner, sharing videos and photos of their 'joyful' post-breakup life in Sydney. The video shared showed Kath happily cuddling two women in a kitchen, who were revealed to be Kath's ex-partner and the ex partner's wife. Kath looked chuffed to be in such supportive company with the video showing the trio huddling close as George Michael's Father Figure played over the scene. 'Sapphic love is your ex and their new wife nursing you through a breakup,' Kath said in a pointed reference to JoJo coming out as 'not a lesbian'. Kath's posts come after they recently responded to speculation that the singer and Chris had confirmed their romance with a subtle dig on social media. Kath and JoJo ended their six month relationship almost immediately after the Dance Moms star left CBB, despite Chris insisting that their relationship in the house was 'platonic'. Speculation has been rife ever since, with fans insisting that JoJo and Chris had already begun a romance. In late May, the pair seemingly confirmed they are an item, with a slew of images taken after Chris flew to the US for JoJo's 22nd birthday.
