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    How Charlotte Church blew £25m as she admits ‘I’m no longer a millionaire’ after ploughing fortune into hippy retreat

    SHE was the teen singing sensation who banked an impressive £25million performing at prestigious concert halls around the world.But now Charlotte Church, 38, has revealed she is “not a millionaire anymore” and has downsized from her £1.5million mansion to a semi-detached home.Charlotte Church, pictured performing at a festival in AugustCredit: Avalon.redCharlotte reportedly made up to £25million during her early careerCredit: Shiver ProductionThe youngster with mum Maria and stepdad James – her father Stephen died from coronavirus in 2021Credit: Rex FeaturesThe classical singer – who once performed for the Pope – made £1million profit from selling off six-bed property The Spinney, in March.The home, which also included a “big mansion house” close to a forest that was used as a community school, was sold as part of a plan “massively downsize”.Speaking on the decision to sell up, she told Closer Magazine: “We had a school there for a bit and a studio. “When it is used by the community, it makes sense, but when it is not used, it doesn’t… It was very fairy-tale-like and then it gets into this dark, twisted fairy tale.”READ MORE ON The house sale followed Charlotte hitting several snags while transforming another pad, 15th century mansion Rhydoldog House, in Powys, mid-Wales – the 47-acre former home of Laura Ashley – into a hippie wellness retreat.She admitted she had sunk “pretty much” her entire life savings into the eco-project property, which she bought in 2021 for £1.5million and previously said she faced going “broke” due to the renovation costs.Rhydoldog House opened officially last year after years of backlash including stalled planning applications, battles with eco-warriors over how she intended to dispose of waste from the site and other building problems. Now as Charlotte reveals her significant drop in fortune, we look into how she spent her millions. Most read in CelebrityConvertible and jewel-encrusted braIt was singing Andrew Lloyd Webber’s operatic hit Pie Jesu on This Morning aged 11 that propelled Charlotte to go on to sell more than 10 million records.Charlotte was able to access her millions when she turned 18 – after raking in a fortune from her six years performing all over the world and in front of President Bill Clinton, Pope John Paul II, the late Queen and King Charles.Emotional Charlotte Church opens up about her devastating miscarriageIn a 2004 BBC interview, when Charlotte was 18, she vowed not to get carried away by her massive fortune – which her mum said was around £7million.But the singer also claimed to be eyeing up some lavish purchases including a Mini Cooper convertible.Charlotte also told reporters that she longed to buy a £1million ruby-encrusted bra to mark her 18th birthday.While it’s not known whether she purchased the bejewelled item, her parents kept her grounded with modest birthday gifts including a CD player, some clothes and jewellery.£10K girls’ holidaysCharlotte with gal pals after leaving the Ibiza night club Pashia at 7.30am, in 2004Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdThe soprano lapping up the sun on Platya DeSelinas beach in IbizaCredit: ShutterstockThe singer with ex Kyle Johnson during a romantic holiday in the Maldives, in 2004Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdThat same year, the singer enjoyed romantic trips to Dubai and the Maldives with then-boyfriend Kyle Johnson.She also took a group of girlfriends away on a week’s holiday in Ibiza.Hello! magazine reported she splashed more than £10,000 on the trip to Spain’s party capital where she and friends enjoyed nightlife into the early hours.During the trip, Charlotte didn’t hold back – paying for a private villa for them all to stay in and a full-time personal chauffeur to take them around.She said at the time: “I’m just here on a girly holiday, I’m having a really good time.”I will have to work for the rest of my life, not because I want to but because I have to.Charlotte ChurchA source told The Sun Charlotte was “very generous” during the holiday and would “buy all of the drinks” whenever pals went out.In the years that followed, she was snapped sipping Champagne and on several occasions appeared to fall asleep in bars. Mansions and a yachtCharlotte started dating Welsh rugby legend Gavin Henson in 2005 – they split five years laterCredit: Rex FeaturesThe couple shared this home in the Vale of Glamorgan – now reportedly worth £2.5mA year later in 2005, while dating former Welsh rugby star Gavin Henson, Charlotte bought a home in Cardiff for around £500,000, which she later sold for £900,000.The couple then purchased a lavish manor sat on 20-acres of land in the Vale of Glamorgan – now reportedly worth £2.5million.Charlotte and Gavin, who split up in 2010, had a bar at the bottom of their garden where they indulged in drinking sessions, according to the Daily Mail.The tax man is looking at my accounts wondering where I’m hiding all my money.CharlotteThey were dubbed the ‘Posh and Becks’ of rugby and at one point owned a £800,000 yacht, which was moored in Swansea Marina. In 2013, Charlotte bought her ex a five-bedroom property so that he could live closer to their children Ruby and Dexter, Wales Online reported.Funding the lifestyleCharlotte shaking hands with the Queen at the 2005 Royal Variety Performance, in CardiffCredit: Corbis – GettyAfter performing for presidents and royalty it seemed Charlotte hit a mid-career slump in 2014.The Sunday Times Rich List reported that her wealth had dropped to £11m that year.In the documentary Charlotte Church: In Her Own Voice, she explained her concerns about cash.She said: “I will have to work for the rest of my life, not because I want to but because I have to.“The tax man is looking at my accounts wondering where I’m hiding all my money.”However, during an interview with Stylist, Charlotte claimed it was her spending that meant she constantly needed to graft.She said: “I haven’t got a lot of money. I’ve got enough to be comfortable if I was reasonable for the rest of my life.“But I’m not reasonable, so I will have to find a way to sustain my lifestyle.” TV work, ads and booksThe singer’s Channel 4 programme The Charlotte Church Show ran from 2006 until 2008Credit: EmpicsCharlotte returned to fame on The Masked SingerCredit: Instagram/therealcharlottechurchCharlotte’s last album Back To Scratch came out in 2010. Since then she’s diversified her revenue streams with TV appearances.She starred in The Charlotte Church Show, which aired on Channel 4 from 2006 for two years, and guest-starred in TV shows including Hospital 24/7 and Under Milk Wood.The singer also turned her hand to adverts including ones for Walkers crisps and Virgin Holidays.I haven’t got a lot of money. I’ve got enough to be comfortable if I was reasonable for the rest of my life.CharlotteCharlotte also wrote two autobiographies, her latest Keep Smiling came out in 2007, and a number of opinion pieces for The Guardian.Charlotte married musician Johnny Powell in 2017, and had a daughter, Frida, on August 15, 2020.Earlier this year Charlotte stepped back into the spotlight on The Masked Singer as Mushroom, and came second.Hippy communeCharlotte purchased this stunning £1.5m country house in Powys in 2021Credit: WNSThe singer married Jonathan Powell, her long-term musician partner, in 2017Credit: Rex FeaturesIn 2021, Charlotte bought the grand Rhydoldog House for £1.5million, and ploughed cash into turning the home into a nature-based health and wellbeing retreat.The seven-bedroom mansion – which she renamed The Dreaming – has three storeys, a helicopter landing area and a 200-year-old barn located on its 47 acres.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe described the “inspiring wellness project” as “one of the biggest, riskiest and potentially most rewarding challenges” she’s ever faced.It finally opened last year and offers guests wellbeing activities including foraging, mythic storytelling, star-gazing, cold water immersion, den building and herbalism.Charlotte met King Charles when she was 12 years old at the Prince’s Trust Comedy Gala in 1998Credit: PA:Press AssociationThe seven-bedroom property used to be owned by fashionista Laura AshleyCredit: SWNS More

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    Love Island’s Maura Higgins looks incredible in nude sparkly dress as she signs up with huge fashion brand

    LOVE Islander Maura Higgins wowed in nude dresses after signing a deal with a huge fashion brand.The reality TV star stunned in a photoshoot for Oh Polly with permed hair and dramatic make-up.Maura Higgins looks sensational as she poses in a figure hugging dressCredit: Maura Higgins x OhPollyMaura dazzles in a nude dress for her first modelling shoot with Oh PollyCredit: InstagramThe star rocked a sequin dress and looked like a sixties iconCredit: Maura Higgins x OhPollyMaura has been turning heads in the USCredit: InstagramMaura dazzles as the new face of the online retailer, and revealed her stunning curves in new pieces from the collection.It comes off the back of a busy few months for Maura, including a trip to Coachella.The Love Island legend, 33, jetted into California for the annual music extravaganza with other UK reality stars.She let her hair down at the festival after splitting from a Hollywood stuntman.READ MORE ON MAURA HIGGINSThe couple were first connected in the summer of 2023, after being seen at the Chiltern Firehouse together.The Sun was first to report how Maura realised there was no future for them as a couple, and split from Bobby Holland Hanton last month.And she had no regrets on calling time on their love.A source said: “It was really fun for a while. But they’re different people.Most read in Celebrity”It’s over between them.”Clearly putting her best foot forward, the Irish presenter then headed on a glam trip to Dubai before flying to the US.Maura Higgins leaves NOTHING to the imagination in see-through Coachella outfitThe star recently bagged a coveted cover girl shoot with MAXIM.In her interview with the publication, Maura opened up about the work she put in behind-the-scenes before she catapulted to fame Stateside.”I don’t think people ever see the graft,” she told Maxim.”I’m a big believer in all this manifestation stuff.“The best thing I ever did was go on to Love Island,” she added.“It really changed my life. I genuinely thought when I was going on to the show, because Ireland couldn’t vote, that I’d only last a week.”I kind of just did it for fun.”I don’t think I even thought about it. I just did things in a spur-of-the-moment way. I think I just get bored easily, so I like to try something different and throw myself into it. “I never expected anything, and maybe that was the best thing to do. There was no career strategy or intention.”Almost famousMaura also opened up on her life before Love Island when she signed to model for a drinks brand.She told the magazine: “I moved out of my family home at 17. I’ve always been independent, but it was very young.”With Monster, I was meeting incredible people and making amazing friends, but I wasn’t making a lot of money. “I was struggling to afford my car. Looking back, I couldn’t even afford heating. “In the winter time in Ireland, I’d sit there with three dressing gowns [bathrobes] and three pairs of socks on, and I could see my own breath in front of me. It’s crazy how far I’ve come from that moment.”She’s now keen to work more in America after becoming a social media presenter for Love Island The Games which aired in the US.She said: “Weirdly, I was waiting for a lot of the reaction to be like, ‘We can’t understand her!’ READ MORE SUN STORIES”But there was none of that. “The Americans love the Irish! They love the accent! So it’s been a good thing.”Another Oh Polly piece featured a saucy thigh-high front splitCredit: @ohpollyMaura and Bobby Holland Hanton spotted outside Chiltern Firehouse last eyarCredit: GoffMaura has been sharing a plethora of stunning snapsCredit: maurahiggins/Instagram More

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    Kylie Jenner fans claim they’re ‘onto’ the star as they spot new clue she’s pregnant with Timothée Chalamet’s baby

    KYLIE Jenner’s fans have gathered more clues that she might be expecting.The reality television star’s devotees noticed a distinct change in her social media content.Kylie Jenner fans spotted a major change in her social media activity hinting at pregnancyCredit: HuluThe star has been dating Timothée Chalamet since early 2023Credit: GettyKylie, 26, is known for frequently posting and showing off her figure on Instagram.Fans on Reddit, however, noticed that she’d been quieter on the app.Social sleuths also noted that Kylie was sharing lots of ad content, such as for fitness brand Alo, rather than new photos.Some of the Hulu star’s followers thought that the clues suggested one thing – a secret pregnancy with her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet, 28.”Kylie not beating the pregnancy allegations…”The sweats, going dark on Instagram once again, reposting old ads on Insta… Oh I’m onto her…” one fan noted.”She wants a big family so I wouldn’t be surprised at all,” said a second.”That would be one beautiful baby,” said a third.Most read in EntertainmentWhen some fans noted that Kylie had recently shared bikini shots from vacation, another forum user shared their own theory.”This is also why I’m entertaining the Kylie pregnancy rumours as possible fact… It’s super easy to take a bunch of pics in different outfits, with different hairstyles, in slightly different locations and save them to post for next year,” they shared.”Imma just place a seat holder for when Kylie and Hailey both show up at the Met pregnant,” a final commenter joked, referring to Kylie’s pal Hailey Bieber.Kylie Jenner’s iconic LA billboard vandalized as star’s face is covered with graffiti after new Kylie Cosmetics launchDON’T SWEAT ITMany commenters referred back to an unusual moment from Kylie, when she wore sweats in a now-deleted family photo.In the pic, Kylie and the other Kardashian-Jenners posed in front of a flower wall at Kris Jenner’s sister Karen Houghton’s funeral, who died at 65 last month.Most of the group was dressed to the nines, opting for high-fashion twists of black mourning clothes.In contrast, Kylie ditched makeup completely, and hid her figure in a baggy black hoodie and sweatpants.Read more on Kylie JennerKylie Jenner is the youngest of Kris Jenner‘s children. She is best known for starring alongside her sisters on the Kardashians reality shows, while also being a model, socialite and the founder of multiple businesses: Kylie Cosmetics, Kylie Skin, Kylie Baby, and Kylie Swim.

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    “Kylie in her signature pregnancy tracksuit. Maybe that’s why the deleted it,” one person theorized on a forum dedicated to the Kardashians.”She’s pregnant again and hiding it,” agreed a second fan.’ON A BREAK’While fans think Kylie and Timothée might be hiding a huge secret, they’ve simmered down on their public PDA.The duo hasn’t made an appearance together in a while, amid rumors they’re drifting apart.”They’re hardly together anymore. One might even say they’re on a break.”Their lives got busy, and they drifted apart. Of course, once their schedules quiet down, that could all change,” a celebrity insider confided.READ MORE SUN STORIESKylie and Timothée began dating last year, after Kylie’s split from Travis Scott, 32.Kylie and Travis share two children: Stormi, 6, and Aire, 2.Fans noted Kylie’s silence online, and theorized she was only posting throwback photos of her bodyCredit: InstagramThe star’s choice to wear a baggy hoodie and sweatpants in a family photo also shocked her followersCredit: Instagram More

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    Double bankrupt Katie Price reveals brand new cinema room at Mucky Mansion – after destroying last one in just 12 months

    KATIE Price has pepped up her Mucky Mansion home with a huge new cinema room – despite being declared bankrupt twice.The cash-strapped mum-of-five, 45, has adorned her iconic pad with massive screens mounted on the wall, perfect for family movie nights.Katie Price has revealed the brand new cinema room at her mucky mansion homeCredit: SplashIt features huge screens attached with a wall, with a fireplace underneathCredit: InstagramKatie’s new man JJ Slater appeared to enjoy a night spent watching the footballCredit: Isntagram/johnjoeslaterIt came amid fears the mum of five would be forced to sell her Mucky Mansion after being declared bankrupt for the second timeThe lavish instalment also features a cosy fire heater underneath, with Katie’s new man, Married At First Sight star, JJ Slater, 31, dubbing it the “cinema room of dreams.”He captured himself watching the football on the feature wall as he put his feet up.The on-trend home accessory, by thefeaturewall.co.uk, was clearly a priority for the skint star.Previously, the room could be seen surrounded with piles of rubbish as she captured the eye-catching wall being installed.read more katie priceIt came shortly after she showed off her collection of cars worth thousands of pounds.Cash issuesBack in March, she was declared bankrupt for a second time.It came after a court revealed an unpaid tax bill worth more than £750,000.She was previously declared bankrupt in November 2019, with debts of £3.2million.Most read in CelebrityThe verdict sparked fears she could now lose her £2million Sussex pad, dubbed Mucky Mansion – or could result in baliffs repossessing anything that could help pay back the government department.This could now include the lavish media wall, too.Katie Price reveals ‘real reason’ she’s getting 17th boob job – and cruel warning from fansThe hearing, held at the Rolls Building in London two months ago, heard she owes HMRC a total of £761,194.05.Bankruptcy bluesYet it appears the cash crisis is understandably laying heavy on Katie.She recently sparked concern for her mental health as she opened up on “mental breakdowns” and “a week of isolation.”In an Instagram post uploaded from her podcast’s account, Katie appeared to poke fun at her struggles with a photo of a Bratz doll looking dishevelled.The meme said, “Me coming out of my room for food after a week of isolation and subsequent mental breakdowns.”Everything you need to know about Katie Price Step inside the life of former glamour model Katie Price
    She hinted the cash crisis was getting to her as she referred to ‘mental breakdowns’Credit: instagramThe room has been completely transformedCredit: instagram More

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    England footballer Jude Bellingham’s new model girlfriend revealed as influencer who’s staying at star’s Madrid home

    ENGLAND footballer Jude Bellingham is dating another Instagram model, after splitting from Asantewa Chitty last summer.The £113million Real Madrid midfielder, 20, has wooed Dutch stunner Laura Celia Valk, 25, with a string of trysts at his Spanish pad after flying her over from Amsterdam.Jude Bellingham is dating another Instagram modelCredit: SplashHe’s wooed Laura Celia Valk with a string of trysts at his Spanish padCredit: Instagram/lauraceliavDutch stunner Laura has been staying at Jude’s Madrid homeCredit: Instagram/lauraceliavBut while Jude has been careful in keeping their rendezvous under wraps, the same can’t be said for influencer Laura who spilled all the beans during a recent photoshoot.A source told The Sun: “Laura has been telling everyone about the relationship.”She’s been staying at his place in Madrid over the past few weekends and is completely smitten.”The pair even follow each other on Instagram, where Laura posted a string of snaps dining at The Madrid EDITION hotel earlier this month with a mystery companion.read more on Jude BellinghamHer grid is also riddled with sexy lingerie snaps and photo dumps from her travels around the world.While Jude’s star has risen in recent years, his latest girlfriend is successful in her own right.Not only does Laura boast 370K Instagram followers, she has modelled for a string of brands including PrettyLittleThing.She’s the owner of her own social media consultancy agency too, having studied creative business at the Amsterdam University of Applied Science.Most read in ShowbizLast year, we revealed how the sports ace had been swapping messages with stunning R&B singer Rmarni after signing up to the celeb dating app, Raya.Watch as Jude Bellingham belts out Craig David song in nightclub leaving revellers stunnedAnd, before that, he was linked to social media star Asantewa and U.S. TikToker Azra Mian.Jude even has the seal of approval from Rio Ferdinand, who joked last week that he’s the type of man you’d want your daughter to “bring home”.The England starlet had been in action for Real Madrid against Manchester CityJude helped his side knock out the reigning champions, playing 120 minutes of the 1-1 draw and scoring in the penalty shoot-out.After the match, the midfielder joined the TNT Sports crew for an interview.He chatted pitchside to Rio, as well as Joleon Lescott and host Laura Woods, with the father-of-five blown away by his maturity.Following the broadcast, the former Manchester United vet posted a clip of the interview, and gushed on social media: “‘If your daughter is going to bring someone home… that’s what you want them to come with. What a guy @BellinghamJude.”Jude’s reps have been contacted for comment.Laura is the owner of her own social media consultancy agencyCredit: InstagramShe dined with a mystery companion in the city earlier this monthCredit: InstagramHer grid is riddled with sexy lingerie snapsCredit: InstagramJude is thought to be on £113million at Real MadridCredit: Getty More

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    Who was Zoe Ball’s mum Julia Peckham and what was her cause of death?

    ZOE Ball has announced the death of her mother, Julia Peckham.The radio presenter had previously taken time away from her Breakfast show to care for her mother following her cancer diagnosis.Julia had been suffering from pancreatic cancerCredit: Instagram/@zoetheballZoe shared this touching snap of her motherZoe when she was a child with her late mother JuliaCredit: InstagramWho was Zoe Ball’s mum Julia?Julia was born in August 1949.She is the mother of BBC Radio 2 star Zoe Ball.In March 2024, the presenter announced Julia’s cancer diagnosis in an Instagram post.She told fans: “Heartbreakingly our beautiful Mama Julia has been diagnosed with Cancer.Read More on Zoe Ball”As many of you know from experience, these are extremely tough times. Mum is being incredibly brave.”My brother Jamie and I are completely in awe of the brilliant Doctors, Nurses and support teams looking after Mum.”Thank you. Gratitude to our families and our extended family and friends at home and at work for their support at this time.”Zoe then revealed that she would be taking some time out of her job to support her mum through her diagnosis. Most read in ShowbizOn April 17, 2024, Zoe confirmed her beloved mum had been moved into a hospice following her return to her Breakfast show.She dedicated a Bon Jovi song to the paramedics who had taken care of Julia.She explained on-air: “Mum’s in hospice now, pretty tough at the moment for the family.Gaby Roslin gives update on Zoe Ball and her return to BBC Radio 2 after stepping in at the last minute”I just want to say thank you to John, Scarlett and Charlie, both Charlies, actually, and Sophie and Laura who are really looking after mum.”Things are really tough for my mum at the moment, just sending out loads of love.”Love you Mum.”What was Julia Peckham’s cause of death?On April 24, 2024, Zoe announced the death of her mother Julia, 74, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.She posted a message in tribute on social media, telling followers of her death.She shared a photo of Julia with the caption: “Sleep tight dear Mama.We are bereft without you but will hold so tight to each other”Zoe Ball“Thank you for teaching us how to love unconditionally, to always show courage and empathy, and how, even in the darkest of days, laughter is the greatest of gifts.“We are bereft without you but will hold so tight to each other.”Zoe’s son Woody Cook added: “Today I say goodbye to Granny J, thank you for being a wonderful woman.”The only person who always sent me a Valentine’s card.”Symptoms of pancreatic cancer
    Pancreatic cancer may not have any symptoms, or they might be hard to spot.

    The whites of your eyes or your skin turn yellow (jaundice), and you may also have itchy skin, darker pee and paler poo than usual
    Loss of appetite or losing weight without trying to
    Feeling tired or having no energy
    A high temperature, or feeling hot or shivery
    Feeling or being sick
    Diarrhoea or constipation, or other changes in your poo
    Pain at the top part of your tummy and your back, which may feel worse when you’re eating or lying down and better when you lean forward
    Symptoms of indigestion, such as feeling bloated

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    Was Julia Peckham married and how many children did she have?Julia married TV presenter Johnny Ball in 1969.She was 21 when she gave birth to Zoe on November 23, 1970.Her marriage to Johnny ended in 1972 after Julia walked out when Zoe was two years old.Zoe previously spoke about her complex relationship with Julia after her parents separated.She said in the past: “I didn’t see my mum Julia for a few years – she was very young when she married my dad and had me.”When they parted I lived with my dad and my other ‘mum’, his wife Diane.”However, the pair grew very close in recent years and Zoe supported her mum after her husband Richard died in 2013.READ MORE SUN STORIESZoe referred to her brother Jamie Clark when talking about her mother’s care.He was born in February 1977.Zoe and her mother at The Dorchester Hotel in 2011Credit: Rex More

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    Peter Andre admits they still have ‘no name’ as he shares adorable video of newborn daughter and sweet tribute to Emily

    PETER Andre paid a sweet tribute to wife Emily after the birth of their newborn daughter – and revealed they still don’t have a name for their baby.The doting dad, 51, was consumed by love as he cradled the latest addition to his family in an adorable new video uploaded to Instagram.Peter Andre cradles his newborn daughter in a sweet new videoCredit: Peter AndrePeter said his daughter is ‘perfect’Credit: Peter AndreWearing a black Armani hoodie and blue jeans, Peter couldn’t take his eyes off his little bundle of joy as Ed Sheeran’s Photograph played over the top.He placed a kiss on his daughter’s head and said: “Bliss. It’s always hard at the beginning because of lack of sleep and all that but she’s such a good baby. She’s just perfect. She’s got all of Theo’s features but with dark colouring.”In the post caption, Pete added: “The love I have for our baby is one thing. The love I have for Emily is another love altogether. “What an incredible mum she is and what a truly beautiful gift she has given us. We all love bubba so much. And she STILL has no name.”READ MORE ON PETER ANDREFans put forward some suggestions of their own with Athena, Ophelia, Charlotte and Andrea all mentioned.Peter and Emily, 34, welcomed their third child at the beginning of April.Explaining the delay in naming their baby, he said: “We are still no closer to a name for our newest bundle of joy! Any time Emily and I talk about it, it just gets put aside.”Since Emily and I agreed for her to be the one to choose, it seems to have slowed down the process even more.”Most read in CelebritySpeaking to OK! Magazine, the dad-of-five – who also has Amelia, 10, and Theo, seven, with Emily and Junior, 18, and Princess, 16, with ex-wife Katie Price – added: “She is recovering after all, so I totally get it.”We have less than four weeks left before we have to register her. I took our baby for a walk in her pram for the first time to drop Millie and Theo at school. It’s beautiful to do these things all over again.”Emotional Peter Andre praises kids Junior and Princess as they jet to visit his sick mum while he cares for newborn babyFormer I’m A Celeb star Pete previously hinted that he was keen on Keanu for a boy and Flo for a girl, but last week revealed why he is letting Emily decide. “We’ve been trying out names that our friends and family have suggested, but then Emily and I don’t seem to agree on them.”So I think it’s only fair that Emily decides – I hope she picks a good one. It’s been great that the kids have been off school for the holidays so we can spend time together as a family.”While we work a name out, we’re just trying to differentiate between day and night. The lack of sleep is real already!”Peter has revealed he and Emily still haven’t decided on a name for their baby girlCredit: InstagramThe couple welcomed their third child together earlier this monthCredit: Instagram More

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    Zoe Ball’s son Woody Cook pays tribute to ‘wonderful Granny’ after her death from pancreatic cancer

    ZOE Ball’s son Woody Cook has paid tribute to his ‘wonderful Granny’ after her death from pancreatic cancer. Radio 2 DJ Zoe, 53, announced that her mum Julia had passed away in the early hours of the morning. Woody Cook paid tribute to his granny after her deathCredit: Instagram/woody_cookWoody pictured with his granny and sister NellyCredit: Instagram/woody_cookZoe paid tribute to her mum on X, formerly known as Twitter, after her heartbreaking cancer diagnosis. Her son Woody, 21, also took to Instagram to share some lovely words about his grandma. Sharing a snap of himself with Julia and his sister Nelly, Woody wrote: “Today I say goodbye to Granny J, thank you for being a wonderful woman. “The only person who always sent me a valentines card.”Read more on Zoe BallHe then went on to mention Julia’s late husband Rick Peckham in the touching tribute. Woody continued: “I know you’re with Rick now, give him a hug from me.”I know he said once when you were panicking in a helicopter over the Jungle ‘If you get lost, follow the river!’”You’ll find him at the end x.”Most read in ShowbizZoe shared the heartbreaking news with her followers on X at 4:44am. She said: “Sleep tight dear Mama.Gaby Roslin gives update on Zoe Ball and her return to BBC Radio 2 after stepping in at the last minute”Thank you for teaching us how to love unconditionally, to always show courage and empathy.”And how, even in the darkest of days, laughter is the greatest of gifts.”We are bereft without you but will hold so tight to each other.”Last week Zoe revealed her mum had been moved into a hospice following her pancreatic cancer diagnosis.On her BBC Radio 2 show last Wednesday she said: “Mum’s in hospice now, pretty tough at the moment for the family.”I just want to say thank you to John, Scarlett and Charlie, both Charlies, actually, and Sophie and Laura who are really looking after mum.”READ MORE SUN STORIES”Things are really tough for my mum at the moment, just sending out loads of love.”Love you Mum.”Zoe and her mum Julia pictured in 2010Credit: RexZoe shared this snap of her mum Julia when she shared the heartbreaking news todayCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk More