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The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
I'm a 6ft beauty queen but stuck being single because I'm so successful – men are too scared to approach me
A BEAUTY queen has revealed that despite her modelling success and business acumen, she is stuck being single. Harriotte Lane, 24, claimed that men are too intimidated by her looks and jet-setting lifestyle to ask her out. 4 4 As reported by the Daily Star, the model acknowledged that guys are too scared to ask her out on dates as a result of her pageant queen looks. But the strawberry blonde stressed that despite men her age lacking the confidence to approach her, she is happily single for now and is enjoying the lavish lifestyle she has built for herself. The young woman, who runs her own successful pageant coaching company Crown Coach, has just been announced as Miss Grand United Kingdom to compete in Miss Grand International in Bangkok, Thailand, later this year. But the beautiful 6ft model is eager to demonstrate that she hasn't just got the looks, but has brains too. Harriotte, from Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, said: "I think because I'm a beauty queen and successful, it puts guys my age off from approaching me.' But Harriotte is 'ok with that' as she only wants someone who will 'add' something to her life, or 'is successful.' She stressed that this is the case for her with friends or a partner coming into her life, as she voiced: 'They need to be adding value and be very confident. "I know the right person who's my match will come at the right time but at the moment I'm very happy travelling the world and focusing on what I have." The business owner, who has scooped multiple beauty pageant crowns over the years, said she's passionate about promoting the industry that she credits for empowering women. She claimed that she 'started out as a shy girl' with a limited number of friends. World's first AI beauty pageant slammed as 'more curse than blessing' as people claim it's sign world 'getting dumber' Not only this, but she also felt that she didn't 'fit into society' during her early teenage years. But Harriotte has since been able to turn her life around and credits pageantry for giving her the opportunity to find like-minded women who are focused and driven. The History of Britain's Beauty Pageants Following World War Two, a number of seaside resorts around the United Kingdom introduced beauty contests. The first pageant of its kind, held in Morecambe in 1945, went on to become Miss Great Britain. Alongside it was Miss England, which had its first competition in 1928 but got properly underway as a beauty pageant in 1953. The winner of the first ever Miss Great Britain in 1945 was 18-year-old Lydia Reid, a civil service typist, who received a cup and a paltry prize (according to the local paper) of seven guineas, as well as a swimsuit. Prize money increased to £100 the following year, £500 the next and reached £1,000 in the fifties due to the competition's popularity, with it becoming a form of seaside entertainment for holidaying Brits. 'The contests were aimed at a family audience,' a blurb on the Miss GB website reads. 'Men could enjoy watching pretty girls, women could have fun backing their favourites and young girls could aspire to be a bathing beauty when they grew up.' Morecambe Town Council put the contest up for sale following the 1989 final and it was purchased by new owners who rebranded it as the 'Miss Great Britain Organisation'. As well as this, Harriotte, who grew up in a working family household, is now living her best life. She beamed: "I've been able to travel the world, do humanitarian work and actually live a life that people would genuinely only get to dream of.' I think because I'm a beauty queen and successful, it puts guys my age off from approaching me Harriotte Lane The proud northern lass now hopes to inspire others across the UK that they can achieve their dreams - as she is with Miss Grand International. She explained: 'You don't have to come from the capital to achieve extraordinary things. I'm very proud to be representing Newcastle.' Harriotte recognised that judges of pageants are looking for more than just someone beautiful. She claimed that now, entrants will need 'body, brain, beauty and business', as she concluded: "They're looking for someone who is an all-rounder."
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Your Daily Singles Horoscope for May 29, 2025
Though the peace of single life can't be beat, it's always nice to have someone to curl up with at the end of the day. The path to your next cuddle buddy is only a click away with our singles horoscope. They found your pet peeve, and they feel the same, and now you both want to get out of this date. Why rush? Once you get this misunderstanding straightened out, it's almost comical. All those things you're supposed to do to meet new people, like using dating apps, taking classes, and volunteering in the community, can actually be fun. Make sure to bring a fun friend. If recent matters of the heart have been less than satisfying, remember that being cranky or feeling blue doesn't help. Dream up an imaginative new approach with a friend and get out there. You're able to look right into people's hearts and minds, but your own mind has a tendency to wander. If you concentrate on a certain special person, who knows what might happen? That new cutie may be as dumb as a box of rocks, while someone else with unconventional looks might hide a deliciously creative mind. Remember that most of attraction is behavior! Looking for a better romance? Find the empowerment you need with our Karma Love Report. 💞 Your most serious, organized efforts in the realm of love probably don't get results now. Love is simply working in mysterious ways. Let it do its thing while you do yours as best you can. Friends, work, and even cleaning the house are satisfying now. You're less about romance than about regrouping and getting stuff done. Fit in some serious relaxation. You deserve it! You're not an everyday, ordinary character, and you're not looking for anything less than your perfect match. Don't just confine yourself to superficial chitchat. Show off your true colors! If you've got big plans, they're liable to fall by the wayside in favor of some extremely big thinking. A long, wandering chat with a friend or romantic prospect is much more important anyway. Forget the conventional. You need to get creative when it comes to your love life. If you're game for just about anything (keep your expectations realistic), you're sure to have all sorts of fun! Do you want to stay on the couch all day or go to a matinee and eat candy for lunch? Go ahead and take that long walk with no particular destination. Enjoy your single status as you see fit! You're the same beautiful dreamer now that you always were, but you also have the confidence to take direct action and follow through. It's the right kind of energy for all sorts of excitement. Are you compatible? Reveal your Compatibility Score now!
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Barstool's Brianna Chickenfry opens up on reaction to her SI Swimsuit shoot... and life without Zach Bryan
Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition photoshoot has predictably resulted in a flurry of direct messages from interested men, not that she's complaining. 'They were popping off. They're fine,' she joked to at a SI event in Manhattan. After her very public split with country star Zach Bryan last year, the Barstool Sports podcaster told People she's enjoying the single life for the first time since she was a teenager. 'I really genuinely enjoy being single,' LaPaglia added. 'I think there's a lot of girls that can relate and a lot of guys that can relate that are relationship people. 'I was in a relationship since I was 16 until 25,' she continued. 'Being single for the first time ever is frigging awesome. I can order Taco Bell whenever, I can do whatever I want to do. I can go out, I can hang out with my friends. It's really fun. I feel like I'm figuring out who I am.' LaPaglia, 25, posed for the latest digital cover of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition, flying to California for a photoshoot and giving an interview about her ambitions for the year ahead. And because she never signed a non-disclosure agreement with Bryan – usually a given in celebrity relationships these days – she's free to talk about the emotional abuse she's said she endured in their relationship. 'I feel like I'm in that time zone where it's like discover who you are, try new things and also leave a lot of negative things in the past,' she said. 'So I'm just trying to figure out who the hell I am — and it's fun! 'It shouldn't be discouraging,' LaPaglia continued. 'I feel like we get to a certain age and we're like, 'Oh my gosh, there should be time marks and things for what we should do.' I think there's no time limit, and I'm just trying to figure it out.' LaPaglia previously shot down rumors she was dating Barstool founder Dave Portnoy, who has publicly defended her amid her split from Bryan. The Barstool Sports founder released a diss song called 'Smallest Man' and repeatedly went after him in podcast appearances, calling Bryan a 'scumbag' and 'a piece of s***'.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
10 Most Livable and Affordable Cities for Singles
Living comfortably on a single income is challenging in many cities, but some offer a better quality of life for single people than others. In addition to offering more affordable rent, cost of living, and home prices, the best cities for singles also boast employment opportunities, safety and other features that are important to single people, including walkability, restaurants and high rental availability. Read More: Find Out: To find the most livable and affordable cities for singles, Rocket Moving analyzed cities across several key metrics, including rent prices, cost of living, job opportunities, safety and social infrastructure. Based on this analysis, these are the best U.S. cities for singles. Average rent: $1,899 # of available 1-bedroom rentals: 6,526 Job growth rate: 4.6% Open job positions: 9.68 million Average rent: $1,571 # of available 1-bedroom rentals: 1,235 Job growth rate: 5.1% Open job positions: 1.54 million Average rent: $2,225 # of available 1-bedroom rentals: 19,592 Job growth rate: 4.6% Open job positions: 13.83 million See Next: Average rent: $1,286 # of available 1-bedroom rentals: 1,708 Job growth rate: 2.7% Open job positions: 1.73 million Average rent: $1,015 # of available 1-bedroom rentals: 1,186 Job growth rate: 2.5% Open job positions: 430,000 Average rent: $1,602 # of available 1-bedroom rentals: 8,986 Job growth rate: 2.6% Open job positions: 3.15 million Average rent: $2,052 # of available 1-bedroom rentals: 8,325 Job growth rate: 3.2% Open job positions: 3.31 million Average rent: $1,359 # of available 1-bedroom rentals: 2,695 Job growth rate: 2% Open job positions: 2.96 million Average rent: $1,138 # of available 1-bedroom rentals: 1,380 Job growth rate: 2.3% Open job positions: 460,000 Average rent: $1,075 # of available 1-bedroom rentals: 154 Job growth rate: 2.1% Open job positions: 290,000 More From GOBankingRates 8 Common Mistakes Retirees Make With Their Social Security Checks 3 Reasons Retired Boomers Shouldn't Give Their Kids a Living Inheritance (And 2 Reasons They Should) This article originally appeared on 10 Most Livable and Affordable Cities for Singles
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Ruth Langsford ditches wedding ring from Eamonn Holmes for first time in a year – as he moves on with new girlfriend
RUTH Langsford has finally ditched her wedding ring from Eamonn Holmes for first time in a year - as he moves on with his new girlfriend. The former TV golden couple shocked fans when they announced they were divorcing last May. 5 5 The Loose Women star 65, and the GB News jost, also 65, have since been embroiled in a bitter break-up, but are yet to finalise their divorce. Eamonn is now in a relationship with girlfriend Katie Alexander, 43, after they went public with their romance last summer. Meanwhile, Ruth is embracing the single life, and has revealed she is "open to dating" again - once her divorce is final. And in a further sign that she is moving on with her life away from Eamonn, the much-loved TV star has taken off the wedding ring he gave her. On yesterday's episode of Loose Women, Ruth's left hand was clearly bare, with no ring to be seen. Since turning 65 earlier this year, Ruth has been embracing her new single life. She has enjoyed luxury holidays with her friends and nights out. 'FREE FROM EAMONN' Friends also revealed that she is now keen to be "free from Eamonn" and finally be divorced. A source told The Mirror: "She's coming to terms with life being very, very different for her going forward. 'Ruth has been having fun going out with her girlfriends, and enjoying a little flirt, but that's it. "She really needs the Eamonn chapter to be fully closed before she can move on romantically, she needs her freedom. SHOCK SPLIT Last year, it was revealed how Eamonn and Ruth had ended their 14-year marriage. The former couple, who first began dating in 1996, share son Jack, who was born in 2002. A source said previously: 'Eamonn and Ruth's relationship changed when they left This Morning. 5 5 "They started moving in different directions in their careers and their priorities started to change. 'Eamonn was desperate to return to Belfast, which he thinks of as home, but Ruth would never move. It became a bone of contention. 'As her ITV career continued, Eamonn went down another path and they became ships in the night. 'For the past two years they had led separate lives, professionally and personally.' The Sun revealed how the pair had been cutting final ties after the TV host was accused of 'dragging his feet' over their divorce. Ruth and Eamonn's relationship timeline Before the shock split announcement, Ruth and Eamonn seemed like one of the strongest couples on UK TV – even with their signature bickering style. Here's how their romance played out... 1997 - The couple first meet after being introduced by mutual friends, two years after Eamonn splits from his first wife, Gabrielle, with whom he has three children. 1997-2002 - To be respectful to Gabrielle, the couple kept their relationship out of the limelight. Ruth told Daily Mail: "I thought it spoke volumes about the sort of man he was, the sort of father he was and the integrity he had. It made me love him more, not less." 2002 - Ruth and Eamonn welcome their son, Jack, to the family. 2005 - Eamonn finalises his divorce with Gabrielle. 2006 - The pair begin to host Friday episodes of This Morning together. 2010 - Eamonn proposes to Ruth while at the Cheltenham Races, after asking Ruth's mother for her hand. June 2010 - Eamonn and Ruth marry at Elvetham Hall, Hampshire. 2016 - Eamonn undergoes a double hip replacement in the first of many health battles. June 2019 - On This Morning, Ruth and Eamonn say the secret to their happy marriage. Eamonn credits "compromise, consideration and lots of conjugal," while Ruth said it was "laughter and an equal marriage". November 2020 - Ruth and Eamonn are replaced on their regular Friday slot by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary in a 'show shake-up'. December 202 1 - After a year of being moved to the bank holiday presenting slot, both Eamonn and Ruth left This Morning. January 2022 - Eamonn debuted on GB News, while Ruth stayed with ITV in her long-standing role on Loose Women. September 2022 - Eamonn undergoes spinal surgery after years of back issues including a trapped sciatic nerve. November 2022 - Eamonn falls down the stairs of his Surrey home with Ruth and breaks his shoulder, requiring a new operation. September 2023 - Eamonn has a spine and neck stretching procedure as part of his year-long recovery. May 2024 - Ruth and Eamonn announce they have split after 14 years of marriage and a 27-year relationship. September 2024 - Eamonn was spotted on a luxury holiday in Barcelona with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander. Ruth calls in a 'fierce' divorce lawyer.
