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    Joe Wicks hits back after being shamed for plugging £50k freebie car for his kids as families ‘struggle to feed theirs’

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    JOE Wicks has hit back after being shamed for plugging a ‘£50k freebie car for his kids’ as families ‘struggle to feed theirs’.Influencer Joe, 38, riled up his fans after posting a video of his model wife Rosie, 34, and their children Indie, five, Marley, four, and Leni, 22 months, climbing into an orange four-by-four Volkswagen.Joe Wicks has hit back after being shamed for plugging a £50k freebie carCredit: GettyHe posting a video of his family climbing into an orange four-by-four VolkswagenCredit: InstagramThe vehicle is worth a whopping £50kCredit: InstagramIn his caption, he gushed: “Lots of people have been wondering what car we have now we have 4 kids. This is our new party bus. Absolutely love it already. @volkswagen_cv VWMultivan #gifted #ad.”But some of his Instagram followers were left fuming that Joe, with a reported net worth of £14.5 million, had been gifted the vehicle.One commented: “Would have been far better for the brand had Joe offered to still promote the van for Volkswagen but chose to gift it to a family in need as we all no he could afford 50 of them and there are family’s struggling to feed there kids. I’ll never understand a world where we celebrate wealth being gifted more wealth while others struggle to put food on the table it’s mind boggling.”Another added: “Shame big company’s can’t “gift” to family’s that really need it that can’t afford to buy one for themselves. Sure these family’s could still do some social media and the company would have so much more respect for helping the unfortunate then the already rich.”read more on Joe WicksSomeone else agreed: “Might be a good idea to donate it as you can clearly afford one that’s not gifted lol.”But Joe soon responded, writing: “Just to be clear and transparent when I write #gifted I don’t own the car. It’s not given to me. It’s just loaned to me for 6 months at a time in exchange for a few social media posts.”Earlier this year, Joe showed off his enormous garden at his impressive £4.4 million home.Joe moved into the property in August 2022 and it boasts an incredible tree-lined view.Most read in ShowbizSharing a snap on his Stories, his followers got to see his picturesque garden which is so big it looks like a park.The outdoor area boasts a pristine lawn and a children’s playhouse which is nestled at the far end.Joe Wicks’ wife Rosie looks incredible four weeks after giving birth as he shares new snaps of their ‘family of six’The garden also hosts an array of shrubs and towering trees that border the lawn in elegant swirls.In previous uploads, Joe has posted several clips of the family’s amazing garden, writing: “The most beautiful garden.”I’ve dreamed about having a home like this for my babies to grow up in.”The snaps saw that the garden features stone decking, a striped awning, rattan furniture and an ornately carved table and chairs.He’s also showed off his massive home gym, which features large windows, wooden floors and plenty of space for all his weights, yoga mats and workout equipment.Fitness guru Joe has seen his wealth skyrocket after he became the nation’s PE teacher during the pandemic.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis means he can now afford to live in an exclusive celebrity enclave in Surrey.The self-styled Body Coach banked a massive £1.6million in 2020 alone.Joe shares Indie, Marley and Leni with his wife RosieCredit: Instagram More

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      Heartbreaking moment Hollyoaks’ Jorgie Porter writhes in agony with pregnancy condition ‘nobody ever talks about’

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      HOLLYOAKS star Jorgie Porter has opened up about a painful pregnancy symptom that leaves her in agonizing pain.The 36-year-old who is pregnant with her second child, has been suffering from ‘lightening crotch,’ a symptom that she says ‘no one ever talks about.”Jorgie Porter is pregnant with her second childCredit: Instagram / @themissyporterThe star posted the footage to raise awareness of the little talked about symptom, Lightening CrotchCredit: Instagram / @themissyporterWhile this is not a precise definition the term refers to short sharp pains the pelvis, rectum or vaginal area during pregnancy that can feel like going into labour.Soap star Jorgie uploaded some footage of herself wincing with pain on social media, describing the ordeal as a burst of agony, appearing from out of the blue.She said on her video feed: “Why don’t more women talk about this in pregnancy? Minding my own business, trying to go about my day… then bam! I had totally forgotten all about this. What other pregnancy symptoms did no one warn you about?”In May the Hollyoaks star revealed that she’s expecting her second child with fiancé, Oliver Piotrowski, sharing the news on the ITVbe show, Drama Queens. read more about The couple already have a two-year-old son, Forest who was born in December 2022.The star has spoken candidly in the past about her desire for a large family after she tragically suffered a miscarriage at 14 weeks when she was pregnant with quadruplets in 2021.She later described the pain of losing four babies and the frustration of not having answers. She said: “My miscarriage was the hardest thing I’ve had to go through in my life. None of the doctors knew why it happened. I had four times the hormones, and then afterwards, the feeling of being pregnant never went away. Ollie and I had felt so ready to be parents. I just didn’t understand how it could be taken away.”Most read in ShowbizShe added: “There is no pain like it, and it was the same for Ollie. Some think, ‘It’s the woman’s body’, but that’s not true. If anything, it makes the male partner feel he can’t be upset. So it’s important to talk about it.”The popular actress has played the role of Theresa McQueen on Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks since 2008 and has been part of some pivotal storylines during her time on the show. She left briefly in 2013 to star on ITV, Dancing on Ice but after being eliminated in week one, returned to Hollyoaks again in 2014. Then she left to star on ITV’s I am a Celebrity, Down Under, finishing in 5th place.  In 2017 Jorgie was a contestant on Celebs Go Dating.What is Lightening CrotchLightning crotch’ Is a sharp, shooting pain that starts in the groin and can travel down the thigh, during the latter stages of her pregnancy. The condition typically occurs in the third trimester and while not dangerous, it can be quite uncomfortableWhat does it feel like? A quick, shooting pain through the vagina or pelvic areaA stinging or the feeling of pins and needles in the vagina or pelvisBrief but intense pain that’s very strong, but quicker than a menstrual crampBut it is not to be confused with: Lightning crotch is not the same as round ligament pain, which often occurs in the second trimester due to your uterus growing quickly. Round ligament pain feels more like a dull pain or ache that begins in your lower abdomen and moves out towards your hip bones.Jorgie is already mum to her two year old son, ForestCredit: Instagram / @themissyporterHollyoaks – soaps sexiest moments,Credit: Channel 4Having miscarried when pregnant with quadruplets, Jorgie has spoken of her desire for a big familyCredit: Instagram More

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      Who are John Mayall’s six children? What we know about the blues musician’s kids Gaz, Jason, Tracey, Ben, Zak & Samson

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      GODFATHER of the British blues John Mayall has died aged 90.Mayall was surrounded by his family at his home in California where his six children grieve the loss of their father. But who are they and what do we know about them?John Mayall with his wife first wife Pamela and their four children Tracey, Jason, Gary and BenedictCredit: GETTYWho are John Mayall’s six children?Musician John Mayall OBE – whose influential band the Bluesbreakers was a springboard for stars including Eric Clapton – died at his home in California on Monday, 21 July, 2024. Mayall is survived by his six children, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, the family statement said.”He is also surrounded with love by his previous wives, Pamela and Maggie, his devoted secretary, Jane, and his close friends,” it added.”We, the Mayall family, cannot thank his fans and long list of band members enough for the support and love we were blessed to experience secondhand over the last six decades.”READ MORE FROM SHOWBIZGaz Mayall is the blues legend eldest sonGarry ‘Gaz’ MayallGarry ‘Gaz’ Mayall is the eldest son of the blues legend John Mayall. He moved to London with his dad in 1962 and he now lives in Kensal Green, West London.Gaz is part of a ska band The Trojans and after a few guest appearances at the Two-Tone club, Oxford Street in 1979, decided to start a club of his own.In summer 1980 he set up Gaz’s Rockin’ Blues; London’s longest running club night. The establishment is said to be a favourite of Meghan Markle growing up.Most read in MusicTo pay homage to the 30th anniversary of the club night, a book called Gaz’s Rockin’ Blues was released.Being the first-born son of a musician came with many benefits. Gaz attended almost every pop & rock festival throughout the sixties as a child.He is been lifelong fan of reggae and began collecting ska records when he was 17-years-old.It is estimated that he owns over 10,000 records.Jason Mayall is the second son of John MayallCredit: InstagramJason MayallJason Mayall, aka ‘The Cumbia Kid’ is a DJ and the director of Smash corporation.Established in 1984, Smash promotes concerts and headline tours with the aim of introducing an array of acts from around the globe to Japanese audiences.Smash’s summer festival began in 1997, and is Asia’s biggest outdoor music event. It is held annually in the mountains of Naeba, Niigata.Jason has also booked several tours for Japanese artists in the UK, namely the amazing Shibusashirazu and formidable Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra shows at Glastonbury. John’s son spends a lot of his time in Colombia championing “Cumbia”, the traditional dance music of Columbia.Musician John Mayall married his second wife Maggie Mayall who was 20 years his juniorTracey MayallTracey Mayall is the daughter of the blues legend, and his first wife Pamela.She shared her father’s love of music and had a particular penchant for robotic dancing.In the early 1980’s Tracey was part of a dance group called Sketch, that was made up of her and Dee and Fritz, the two boys.She later left the group and they renamed themselves Flex.John Mayall’s children have inherited his love of musicCredit: GETTYBenedict MayallBenedict ‘Big Ben’ Mayall is a Nigerian bass player. He is the adopted son of John Mayall and Pamela.Ben occasionally featured in his brothers band The Trojans. His most notable contribution was a reggae song entitled ‘Earth First,’ that was released in 1997.The Bluesbreakers was a training ground for Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood and many other superstarsCredit: Associated PressZak MayallZak Mayall is a skateboarder from California. On his Instagram @sk8erdun he shared a heartfelt message following his father’s death.He wrote: “With a heavy heart I say age is just a number but all things must come to an end.”He lived by his own rules rigid and set in his ways from when he was a young adult who was rocketed to stardom until he stepped off the stage 2 years ago. “90 is a number that can’t convey the richness of his life experience, 40 I’ve been along for the ride. “I personally reassured him of his impact on every one of my friends that was his fan as well as on the rest of my enormous family that has blossomed in his legacy. “Goodnight Bluesman 1933 – 2024.”John Mayall continued to perform up to the age of 88Credit: GETTYSamson MayallSamson is John’s youngest son who he shared with his second wife Maggie Parker.Samson’s mum is also a blues musician. In 1978, Maggie met John and joined his backing band. They later married and had two sons together, Samson and his elder brother Zak.READ MORE SUN STORIESSamson shares his birth date with his legendary father. In an extract taken from November 29, 1994 entry in John’s journal he wrote: “My best birthday of 61 years because the decision we’d made was it was to be Samson’s birthday as well.”John Mayall is survived by six children, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildrenCredit: Getty More

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      Jack Whitehall’s mum and dad reveal star and girlfriend Roxy Horner’s parenting styles in rare insight into home life

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      JACK Whitehall’s parents have praised him and girlfriend Roxy Horner for their parenting style.The comedian and model welcomed their first child, daughter Elsie, back in September last year.Jack Whitehall’s parents have praised him and girlfriend Roxy for their parenting methodsCredit: GettyThe loved-up couple welcomed their first child together back in SeptemberCredit: InstagramHilary and Michael have shared an insight into the proud parents and their daughter ElsieCredit: GettyFollowing the birth, the proud parents were seen leaving the exclusive Lindo Wing at St Mary’s in London with their newborn daughter.Jack, 35, and Roxy, 32, look to be the perfect family unit in the occasional glimpses they’ve given fans into their home life, and now his mum Hilary, 62, has confirmed that’s the case.Speaking to The Sun on behalf of easyJet Holidays, she said: “I think Jack and Roxy definitely saw Molly [Jack’s sister] with one baby and having another baby and thought, ‘oh, maybe we should be getting on with it’.”Particularly as Jack is older than Molly. I think he thought slightly being left behind here, we need to crack on.more on jack whitehall“But they’ve taken to it amazingly. Jack and Roxy are amazing parents, much more patient than I ever was. There’s a lot of singing, a lot of dancing.“They’ve just been on holiday as well. I think there was some beach work, eating sand, all of that.”Jack and Roxy met while Jack was on a trip to Australia in 2020 and they ended up isolating together in London during the coronavirus pandemic.The following year Roxy was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and she has since called Jack her “rock” for helping her deal with the diagnosis.Most read in ShowbizEssex-born Roxy has modelled for a number of known brands, including Boohoo, Superdry and Boux Avenue.The couple announced they were expecting their first child on Instagram in May 2023, sharing a black and white snap of their scan pictures.Netflix are very pleased with our new show – we’ll do a series 2, reveals Jack Whitehall’s dad MichaelThis September the family will appear in Fatherhood with my Father, which focuses on Jack and his dad Michael’s relationship as well as the impending birth.Michael, 84, said: “I think we’ll try and squeeze as much toothpaste from the tube on that one. I mean, on the fatherhood thing, there was travelling was involved.”So the fatherhood series is sort of like Travels with my Father, except it’s a little bit more themed and more focused on sort of documentary and imparting information as well. And Netflix seemed very pleased about it.”So I wouldn’t be surprised if we might have our arms twisted to do a second series of it, but we’ll wait and see what happens to the first one.”Michael’s built up a somewhat fearsome reputation as a talent agent in a former life and his stern, no-nonsense demeanour followed him into his own television career.But in the family home, Hilary revealed her husband has a softer side and the nickname ‘Grandpa Chocolate’.She said: “He’s an old softie with the grandchildren. Oh my God, they’ve got him wrapped around their little fingers.”One big grin and a sort of giggle and he’s putty in their hands. I kept saying, where is this ruthless man that everybody knows from the travel series? Not when the grandchildren are concerned.”While he might be mellow with the grandkids, Michael is anything but when it comes to bad beach etiquette.This summer, he and Hilary have become Beach Rangers to tackle ‘beach botherers’. Alarmingly, 94 percent of 2,000 Brits polled reported having their beach relaxation ruined by poor beach etiquette in the past, whether it’s from loud portable speakers, intrusive drones, stag parties or vain social media poseurs.Michael said: “Nothing spoils a holiday faster than bad beach etiquette. Whether it’s shaking sand from towels everywhere or treating the beach like their own private nightclub, we’ve seen these issues all over the world. READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s time to put a stop to them. As Beach Rangers, Hilary and I are here to educate tourists on the common courtesies and basic do’s and don’ts of beach etiquette to ensure everyone enjoys a great beach holiday this summer. And remember, don’t feed the seagulls. It never ends well.”   Hilary and Michael Whitehall are Beach Rangers this summer with easyJet HolidaysCredit: Will Ireland More

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      Hailey Bieber admits the beginning of her pregnancy was ’emotional’ as she bares her bump in red underwear and fur coat

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      HAILEY Bieber has opened up about how difficult her first pregnancy has been in a new interview.The model is currently expecting her first child with husband Justin Bieber.Hailey Bieber opened up about her pregnancy journey in a new interview with W MagazineCredit: David Sims / W MagazineThe Rhode founder reflected on public scutiny over her relationship with her husband Justin BieberCredit: David Sims / W Magazine“In the beginning [of pregnancy], it was super emotional for me. Like, ‘I love this human so much. How can I possibly bring someone else into this?’ ” she told W Magazine.“I’m trying to soak in these days of it being Justin and me, just the two of us.”Hailey, 27, and Justin, 30, tied the knot in September 2018, after dating for four years. She was 21 at the time. Hailey and Justin announced they were expecting their first child together in May this year, with the couple sharing a series of photographs on Instagram. In the images, Hailey debuted her baby bump while wearing a white lace dress. Shortly after, a representative for Hailey confirmed she was just over six months pregnant at the time in a statement to the Associated Press. During the interview, Hailey showed off her growing bump in just a pair of Miu Miu underwear and a fluffy pink over coat.Most read in CelebrityShe also explained the decision to announce her pregnancy after six months of keeping it a secret amid intense scrutiny about her relationship with Justin. Admitting she could have “probably hid it until the end”, she added, “I didn’t enjoy the stress of not being able to enjoy my pregnancy outwardly. I felt like I was hiding this big secret, and it didn’t feel good. I wanted the freedom to go out and live my life.”Justin Bieber performs intimate show as fans say he looks ‘happiest he’s ever been’ as he expects first baby with HaileyIn the profile, Hailey spoke candidly about how rumors surrounding her relationship with Justin continue to affect her nearly six years since their wedding. “People have made me feel so bad about my relationship since day one. ‘Oh, they’re falling apart. They hate each other. They’re getting divorced.’ It’s like people don’t want to believe that we’re happy,” she said. “I used to try to act like it hurts less and less. I’ve tried to think that you get used to it at a certain point, that this is what’s going to be said and this is how people are going to be. But I realize that it doesn’t actually ever hurt any less,” the Rhode founder confessed. Reflecting on the widespread success of her beauty brand that was launched two years ago, Hailey said the goal was always for it to “feel chic… feel cool” while simplifying extensive skincare routines. “I looked at it from my point of view of style,” she explained. “Like, what are the essential items you need to have in your closet? The perfect leather jacket, the perfect pair of jeans, the perfect white tee.”So it came down to: What are your must-haves that make up your skincare wardrobe? You don’t need to have a nine-step routine to have great skin. It doesn’t have to be complicated,” Hailey affirmed. Justin and Hailey’s Relationship TimelinePhoto credit: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP Justin and Hailey go way back as she met him when she was just 12 years old during a 2009 Today show appearance. In 2011, the two were pictured together along with Hailey’s father at Justin’s Never Say Never documentary premiere where she called him “cute.” November 2014Dating rumors began after they were spotted together at a Hillsong Church service.During an interview with E! News, Hailey denied they were together.They also rung in 2015 together.December 2015Dating rumors surfaced again after Hailey was spotted on vacation with Justin and his family in Tulum, Mexico.Later that month, they rang in the New Year again, but this time, they were spotted kissing at Leonardo DiCaprio’s New Year’s Eve party in St. Barts, according to People.February 2016Justin and Hailey acknowledged that they were in a relationship, but made it clear they were not exclusive.During another interview with E! News, Hailey said that the pair were “not an exclusive couple,” adding, “relationships at this age are already complicated, but I don’t really like to talk about it because it’s between me and him.”As for Justin, he spoke with GQ saying that Hailey was “someone I really love” but starting a serious relationship was not a good idea because there was already “a lot that [he had] to commit to,” including a tour.Later that year, the pair split in a “very dramatic excommunication,” according to People.June 2018After Hailey and Justin called it quits, he got back together with Selena Gomez, but in May 2018, the pair called it quits for good.A few weeks later, Justin got back together with Hailey.”The common denominator, I promise you, is always church,” Hailey told Vogue, via People.”By then we were past the drama. I just gave him a hug. By the end of the conference, he was like, ‘We’re not going to be friends.’ I was like, ‘We’re not?’ “The pair went on to have a number of PDA-filled public appearances, confirming their relationship was back on.July 2018Justin and Hailey announced their engagement.He popped the question during a romantic dinner in the Bahamas while they were on vacation, according to People.”Hailey I am soooo in love with everything about you! So committed to spending my life getting to know every single part of you loving you patiently and kindly,” Justin said in an Instagram post. September 2018On September 13, 2018, Hailey and Justin tied the knot during a courthouse wedding in New York City.November 2018Hailey changed her last name on social media from Hailey Rhode Baldwin to Hailey Rhode Baldwin Bieber.September 2019Hailey and Justin had a wedding ceremony in front of their friends and family at the Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina.Since announcing her pregnancy, Hailey has routinely shared updates about her journey on Instagram. Last month, Hailey revealed she was experiencing lower back pain in a post on Instagram, quipping “who was going to tell me” about the discomfort. After the pregnancy announcement, an old video of Hailey and Justin meeting for the first time resurfaced online. Fans became emotional about their “full circle” love story after the short clip was posted on X/Twitter in May. The video showed Hailey, then 12, meeting Justin backstage at the Today show after they were introduced by her father Stephen Baldwin. “Bieber babies will have the sweetest bedtime love story of their parents,” one X user wrote.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Imagine having video proof of the very first time you made eye contact with the love of your life?” a second fan commented. “Imagine their kids growing up to see this clip. How I met your mother,” a third fan said, referencing the hit Noughties TV show. Hailey Bieber shows off her baby bump in new pictures for W MagazineCredit: David Sims / W MagazineThe beauty mogul kept her pregnancy a secret for six months before confirming she was expecting in MayCredit: David Sims / W MagazineHailey Bieber married Justin Bieber in 2018 and they are getting ready to welcome their first child togetherCredit: David Sims / W MagazineHailey Bieber admitted speculation and rumors about her relationship affect her just the same todayCredit: David Sims / W MagazineShe also reflected on the success of her skincare brand in the interview published on 23 JulyCredit: David Sims / W Magazine More

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      Brave Jessie J reveals she’s been diagnosed with two mental health conditions after giving birth to son

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      SINGER Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with both OCD and ADHD.The Price Tag star, 36, said becoming a mum last year to son Sky highlighted the conditions which were confirmed three months ago.Jessie J has revealed she’s been diagnosed with two mental health conditionsCredit: Instagram/jessiejJessie J, who became a mum last year to son SkyCredit: Instagram/@jessiejShe said online: “Having a baby has, let’s say… exposed it a lot more which was comforting in a way, as it made it feel less heavy and scary.””But also in moments has made me feel like I can’t talk about it. F*** that. Here I am talking about it.”On ADHD, she wrote: “I feel like it’s a superpower as long as you look at it from the right perspective and have the right people around you that can navigate it with you.””It’s made me re think about my whole life,” she said.READ MORE ON JESSIE J”The way I’ve been, the way I deal with things. The relationships I have had. How I work and how I love.”It’s empowered me and honestly sometimes has overwhelmed me all at the same time.”If there is one thing social media has given me, it’s the chance to relate, connect and heal with strangers that have kinds hearts and are going through a similar thing.”I have always been honest in the journey I’m going through in life.Most read in CelebrityJessie J reveals she’s ‘unemployed’ as she quits pop job after 17 years and having first baby-“And I know there are so many people that are going through this same thing and I’m honestly just reaching out to hold your hand and because I need mine held too.”On OCD, she reflected on cleaning her shoes with a toothbrush as a child and trying to rely on lists “to not feel like life will crumble”.What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health problem. It has two main parts that are connected, obsessions and compulsions.Obsessions are unwelcome thoughts, feelings, images, urges, worries or doubts that keep coming into your mind. They may feel stuck in your mind, no matter what you do. You may worry what they mean or why they won’t go away, and feel very distressed by them.Compulsions are repetitive things that you do to reduce the distress or uncertainty caused by obsessions. Compulsions can be things you do physically, like repeatedly checking a door is locked. Or they can be things you do in your head, like repeating a specific word to yourself. Or they may involve others, such as asking people for reassurance.Treatment can involve talking therapies such as Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with Exposure and response prevention (ERP).You may be offered the following medications for OCD, either on their own or alongside talking therapy:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) – this is a type of antidepressant. Research has shown that it can also help to treat OCD.Clomipramine – this is a tricyclic antidepressant. You may be offered this if you try an SSRI but it doesn’t help.If you think you might have OCD, visit your GP, and you can find further information at mind.org.uk/ More

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      Christine McGuinness drops another hint she’s found love again after ‘mystery partner’ was revealed

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      CHRISTINE McGuinness has dropped another hint she’s found love again with a sweet holiday snap.The mum of three – who is separated from TV presenter husband Paddy, 50 – shared an image showing her mid-cheers as she clinked glasses with a companion.Christine McGuinness has dropped another hint she’s found love again after her mystery partner was revealedCredit: InstagramChristine, 36, recently returned from a sun-soaked trip to IbizaCredit: InstagramHer vacation pal Roxxxan posted a snap from a similar-looking hotel roomCredit: instagram/@rotriplexThe mum of three gushed ‘I love my life’ as she raised a cheers with a palCredit: InstagramIn her upbeat Instagram caption Christine, 36, gushed: “I love my life.”The model recently returned from a sun-soaked trip from Ibiza where she posed topless by the pool.During the holiday to the White Isle, she dropped the first hint she had jetted away with a love interest.Her vacation pal was then revealed as Roxxxan – with the pair posting a fun snap showing them donning matching red Adidas trainers.read christine mcguinnessNow Christine, who split with Max and Paddy star Paddy in 2022 after 11 years of marriage, has hinted she’s in her next happy chapter.She uploaded her image of wine glasses to her Instagram Stories with the words: “I have so much more to show you!”I’ve been working on staying present and really taking in the special moments in life so a lot of my posts are not in real time but, I want to share, to say thank you out loud, to acknowledge and appreciate my blessings always.”The star has since touched down on home turf.Most read in CelebrityShe vowed how her next trip would “not be as chilled as this.”Eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot Christine’s pal Roxxxan appearing to be staying in the same hotel.Christine McGuinness looks incredible in figure-hugging satin dress at glitzy F1 event She took to social media to share snaps of her tattooed legs in a similar-looking ensuite.In 2022 Christine and ex-husband Paddy shocked fans when they revealed they were splitting.The former couple share three young children and still live together at their £2.1m Cheshire mansion.Christine recently exclusively told The Sun of relishing her single status.She said: “People are kind of, ‘Oh, you must be out there having fun and going on dates and having a great time’, but I’m thinking, ‘No, I’ve got time for myself for the first time’.“I don’t need to tell anyone where I’m going or what I’m doing. “That is so freeing and something that I’m not sure I want to give away again.”Christine has treated fans to a selection of snaps from her trip to the White IsleCredit: InstagramShe told fans she was trying to be more mindfulCredit: Instagram / @mrscmcguinness More

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      I was set for Tess Daly’s job on Strictly but ‘settled down’ instead… good on Maya Jama for putting her career first

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      IN the week it was announced that women are, on average, leaving it til they’re 35 to start a family, it’s little wonder the rumour mill is going at full pelt that the reason Maya Jama and Stormzy have split is because at 29, she’s not ready to settle down yet.I vividly recall Lily Allen’s candid admission: “My children ruined my career.  In terms of pop stardom, totally ruined it”. This week, Stormzy and Maya Jama announced that they had split for the final timeCredit: GettyIt has been reported that while Stormzy wanted to settle down, Maya was not readyCredit: InstagramUlrika understands why Lily Allen said that having her kids ruined her careerCredit: AFPUlrika had to fight with producers to keep her job on Gladiators when she fell pregnantCredit: RexThere is no doubt she loves her children, but the point she was making on behalf of all working women was that she paid a price for having children, professionally.And she’s not the only one. I had to fight tooth and nail to retain my job as co-host of Gladiators when I fell pregnant in 1994.  It was our third series and the producers and makers of the show considered a pregnant woman “too high risk”. In the end, the compromise was that they refused to let me host the last two weeks of international shows and they employed a midwife to follow me around with a chair so I could sit down between takes.READ MORE FROM ULRIKA I wasn’t ill. I was just six months pregnant.Ten years later I was asked if I was interested in hosting a programme that was about to launch on BBC1 called ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.  I was keen as mustard but I was pregnant and would have been a few weeks away from giving birth when filming would have taken place.So, I had no choice but to turn it down, which was heartbreaking.  My husband at the time would not have needed to turn down any work because he wasn’t the one who was pregnant.Most read in CelebrityYou don’t have to be in showbiz to be faced with the dilemma of working out when is the right time to pause work and start a family.Because there is NO right time.Maya Jama looks incredible in very sexy sheer dress as she spotted for first time after announcing Stormzy splitShe had to turn down the chance to host Strictly as she was pregnant at the timeCredit: PA:Press AssociationTess Daly and the late Bruce Forsyth ended up fronting the iconic showCredit: BBCWhenever you choose, there will be compromises that have to be made. Granted, they’re all for the greater good in the long run but it doesn’t take away from the fact that any woman doing any job will – at some point – have to down tools and take a break.  A break, incidentally, which isn’t a break at all because you’re putting on three stone; end up with piles, sore nipples; you can’t sit for a week or sleep for the next five years and on top of which, returning to work becomes a whole new game.As women, if we take any extended time ‘off work’, we risk falling behind on promotions or being considered for other roles.  That is, if your employer hasn’t already written you off and cleared your desk by the time you go back. It’s hardly the most relaxing, reassuring prospect or time of any woman’s life.If you rush back to the office before the placenta has even come out (some women are quite, quite capable of this – not me), you’re judged for being a cold-hearted, unmotherly, ambitious, career-driven b***h.So, you see, we just can’t win.Shock and surpriseAt 29, Maya Jama’s ovaries must be screaming out to house a little baby Jama – they’re in their prime and as all women know, it’s downhill after 35 when it comes to fertility.I won’t be the only one who greeted the news of Maya’s and Stormzy’s break-up with an equal measure of shocking surprise and abject disappointment.I had everything crossed for them and really hoped they would make it work second time around despite the anecdotal evidence to the contrary which has stared us in the face over the years.Ulrika was hopeful that Stormzy and Maya would be able to work it out this timeCredit: GettyMaya is making loads of money and has a ton of brand dealsCredit: InstagramMore often than not, after that initial, palpable joy and relief of a reunion, things tend to settle down only for one or both parties to realise that fundamentally nothing has really changed. People always revert to type and to their old habits – the very ones that broke the other’s hearts in the first place.It’s either that, or one person has changed enough to realise that, despite thinking they really wanted the other, they no longer actually need them.  The virtue of the first split, of course, is that you learn to live without each other and once you realise you can do that, life takes on a completely different meaning.Balance of powerI kinda felt it in my waters that Maya and Stormzy would get back together – they seemed so right for one another; they looked so right for each other but also because I know just how good reuniting feels.  For a while, anyway.But scratch the surface and – as an outsider looking in – I think it’s become clear that the balance of power between this golden couple has doubtlessly shifted. Significantly.Being the strong, independent woman that she is, Maya picked herself up and dusted herself off and, in no time, high-profile work soon came flooding in. She even found herself a fiancé in the States at one point and I wondered if she might leave these shores forever.That relationship wasn’t to be either. So, she cracked on with life. And with work – building up her profile on and off screen. She’s the face of Dolce & Gabanna; ambassador for Rimmel London and is said to be wanted by Netflix. Not to mention becoming the host of Love Island….. and who knows if it was that that brought her and Stormzy back together.It seems from their mutual statement about this final break-up that it is truly amicable and there is clearly – without a shadow of a doubt – a great deal of love between the former couple.I’m guessing a lot of healing went on behind the scenes, and it might just be that despite there only being a one-year age gap between them, they have discovered they are at different stages of their life.If, if, if it’s true that he was ready to settle down but she wasn’t – you can totally see why.Because, no matter how far we’ve come on our quest for equality between the sexes; no matter how much we try to make things fairer and more just for women; and no matter how much work we put into levelling the playing field, starting a family will always penalise a woman more.Of course, Maya Jama may not want to have kids at all. And that’s her choice and hers alone. She may not feel the need; she may not have those bonkers, maternal cravings some of us have.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhatever her choices are and turn out to be, there will doubtless be judgement or conflict or compromise. Because that’s what it’s like to be a woman.It had become clear that the balance of power between the couple had significantly shiftedCredit: SplashMaya is now one of the most sought after women on TVCredit: GettyMaya and Stormzy’s relationship timeline More

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      Abbey Clancy and Kerry Katona break down in tears as Atomic Kitten singer reveals her lowest moment in rehab

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      KERRY Katona has opened up about how one of her most traumatic memories stopped her from hitting rock bottom in rehab.The TV personality, 43, has had a troubled past and got emotional as she delved into it on Abbey Clancy’s podcast.Kerry Katona broke down in tears as she opened up about a painful memoryCredit: @exhibitashow / YoutubeThe pop singer had to go to rehab after struggling with drug issues and depressionCredit: GettySpeaking on Exhibit A, she told the English model about her most heartbreaking memory.Kerry said: “Watching my mum slit her wrist. I can get emotional and upset about it now I’m older.”Later on in life the Atomic Kitten singer spent a stint of six weeks in rehab for depression, as well as alcohol and drug abuse.She admits that at the time she was so low she thought about self harming too, but it was the thought of her children that stopped her.read more in celebrityKerry realised that seeing her mum struggle in that way affected her when she was young, and didn’t want her own daughters to have the same experience.She told Abbey: “I remember sitting in rehab and I couldn’t believe I let myself get so low.”I kept thinking if this is in my DNA and if it is a genetic thing.”The one thing I never want my kids to feel is unloved or not wanted by me, because that’s how I felt. Most read in Celebrity”So I thought if this is something that I might end up doing, I got Molly and Lilly tattooed on my wrist because I thought I’d be so selfish to put my kids through that no matter what’s going on my life.”Both women broke down in tears at the difficult admission.Kerry Katona reunites with fiance Ryan Mahoney as she moves back into their home after time apartAfter her appearance on the podcast, Kerry went on to clarify: “I loved doing this with podcast Abbey but I do want to make it very clear I love my mum with all my heart and she too had no help and she’s made me who I am today.”I really hope you get some hope an inspiration from this amazing podcast.”Followers flooded to the comments to share how much they appreciated her vulnerability in sharing something that personal.One person wrote: “She is a total inspiration @kerrykatona7 u are a brilliant mum and should be so proud of yourself.”Another agreed: “Well done for speaking about it, you’re so brave and strong and an inspiration to others especially your babies.” More