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    Inside pregnant Emily Atack’s love life from Harry Styles and Big Brother star to baby joy with nuclear scientist

    EMILY Atack has been pictured with various celebrity partners over the years before revealing that she is now starting a family with a nuclear scientist. Fans of the former Inbetweeners star have been curious about her love life ever since she appeared on I’m A Celeb back in 2018.
    Emily Atack’s pregnancy with nuclear scientist Dr Alistair Garner has been announcedCredit: Backgrid / MJ Pictures
    She shared a photo of her belly with followersCredit: Instagram
    The actress was previously romantically involved with several superstarsCredit: Splash News
    The glowing mum-to-be has now settled down with Dr Alistair Garner, who she was first pictured holding hands with back in September.
    She revealed her pregnancy tonight in an emotional Instagram post, saying: “Hello Everyone, it’s been a little while but I’m back with some news. I’m delighted to share with you all that we’re having a baby!!
    “I’ve never been so happy and utterly terrified at the same time. Please go easy on me.”
    But before that the 33-year-old actress had a number of high profile romances, including one with One Direction singer Harry Styles and I’m A Celeb star Seann Walsh.
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    Emily’s fling with the beloved pop star happened sometime between 2010 and 2013, when she finally admitted they “had fun” but no longer speak.
    She first expressed interest in the baby-faced singer in 2010, tweeting: “Does Harry from One Direction HAVE to be 16?!
    “Let’s pretend he’s 18 at least! Then there’d be only One Direction he’d be going – to the bedroom!”
    In 2013, Emily revealed that the two had ended up dating for period of time, but that they no longer keep in touch.
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    She said: “We had a nice little fling. We were never boyfriend and girlfriend. I think that’s the first time I’ve ever admitted to what it was, because I’ve just shrugged it off before.
    “Harry and I had fun, then went in opposite directions. We haven’t spoken in a while.”
    She then went on to have a serious relationship with Hollister model Jack Vacher.
    The pair dated for five years before things fell apart, leaving Emily heartbroken.
    When she appeared in the jungle on I’m A Celeb, the TV star admitted the break up had affected her mental health.
    Emily also jokingly begged the reality show bosses to find her a boyfriend, saying that her time Down Under would be more enjoyable if she could meet a man.
    She added: “Deep down I’m a relationship girl.
    “I think if you look for it, it’s less likely you’ll find it, but I kind of am looking. I’d love to plan a future with someone.”
    Emily was next linked with McFly bassist Dougie Poynter, who she reportedly had a “friends with benefits” fling with after becoming single.
    She was then secretly wooed by Strictly Come Dancing love rat Seann Walsh in 2016.
    At the time he was understood to be in the middle of his five-year-long relationship with long-term partner Rebecca Humphries.
    According to sources Sean and Emily first “clicked” at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2016 and went on to enjoy a series of liaisons, meeting at pubs and hotels.
    A source said: “Seann and Emily were really keen on each other. They were totally wrapped up in each other’s company.
    “Emily told pe­ople she was in love with Seann. She liked the way he was funny and quite macho — a man’s man.
    “He obviously made her laugh but also treated her well and ­lavished her with her gifts and flowers. She liked the fact that he was a little bit older and more experienced than her, so seemed like a man of the world.”
    Two years later Emily reportedly dated ex-Big Brother hunk Ziggy Lichman for a few months after meeting through mutual friends.
    A source told the Mirror: “Emily is far from single. It’s probably the worst kept secret around where they live – they’re always together.
    “They have loads of mutual friends and met a few times over the years but there has always been a lot of chemistry between them.
    “When they met this summer they realised how much they liked each other and started dating.”
    But Emily’s spokesperson denied the rumours, saying: “Emily is categorically not in a relationship with Ziggy. They are friends but nothing more.”
    After a few other short lived romances, The Sun exclusively revealed that Emily had been secretly meeting up with footballer Jack Grealish in 2021.
    He was still in an on off relationship with childhood sweetheart Sasha Attwood at the time, but according to friends started calling Emily almost daily once they started being in touch.
    Jack’s friend told the Sun: “Emily watched Jack in the Euros and thought he was fit.
    “And for his part, Jack has been a fan of hers since she starred as Charlotte ‘Big Jugs’ Hinchcliffe in The Inbetweeners.
    “They started DMing on Instagram before swapping numbers, and taking it on to WhatsApp and FaceTime.
    “Jack’s been calling her almost every day and has been pretty open about it.
    “They’ve become really good mates, are FaceTiming loads and he’s like a little puppy dog around her.
    “It’s very sweet. They have a real laugh together. They’re getting very close but obviously haven’t crossed a line.”
    After their connection was reported on the footballer went back to his girlfriend, leaving Emily upset.
    A source close to Jack said: “By all accounts, Emily is really hurt, and feeling incredibly bruised by the whole encounter.
    “She’s kept a dignified silence about their fling but now Jack – who made out he was single – has gone running back to Sasha.
    “One minute he was besotted, the next he was back with Sasha and acting as if Emily didn’t mean anything.
    “When their affair came to light, it quickly became apparent that people were getting hurt – and that things could get very messy.
    “Emily didn’t want a huge drama, and took the executive decision to calmly walk away.
    “Maybe they can be pals again once the dust has settled – but certainly not for the foreseeable.”
    Before meeting her current partner, Emily went out with Big Brother star Liam McGough for seven months.
    The tree surgeon met her family back in August 2022 and she even went Instagram official with him.
    However, after a few months went by they amicably parted ways.
    A source revealed: “Emily and Liam have been friends for a long time and were together for seven months, but sadly have decided to separate.
    “They kept their relationship private for a while and only went public when the news broke that they were together.
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    “Sadly, they decided they were better off as friends and parted ways a few days ago, but it’s all very amicable.”
    Now the actress has put the boy toys and celebrity flings to one side, and seems incredibly loved up with Dr Alistair.
    Harry Styles was one of the first flings she spoke about publiclyCredit: Reuters
    Emily Atack dated Liam McGough last yearCredit: Splash
    She’s been romantically linked to Jack GrealishCredit: Getty
    Emily went out with Jude Taylor for five monthsCredit: Instagram
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    I’m A Celeb legend Giovanna Fletcher and husband Tom Fletcher blow fans away with incredible Christmas door decorations

    GIOVANNA and Tom Fletcher went all out on their Christmas decorations this year.The I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here winner had the front door of her country home transformed – and raised money for charity in the process.
    Tom and Giovanna made their front door look incredible with a stunning collection of baublesCredit: @binkynixon / @tomfletcher
    McFly legend Tom shared snaps of the incredible display of red baubles around their pink door.
    There were huge shiny decorations, mixed with candy-striped balls and sprayed-red foliage.
    The whole wreath snaked along their steps and then up and over the pretty front door.
    “Those wonderful elves at @earlyhoursltd have done it again and this year, their Christmas creation on our doorway is part of their Doorways of Hope initiative, spreading festive joy while supporting the awesome work of Save the Children,” he wrote in the caption.
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    “They have transformed our doorway and donated 100% of the proceeds to Save the Children, a cause that holds a special place in all our hearts.”
    He also said how the door wreath is made from reused and upcycled materials.
    Great British Bake Off star Candice Brown said: “Stunning”, while a second wrote: “Christmas decoration goals”.
    “PERFECT!” echoed a third.
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    “Oh my goodness!” said another.
    Blogger and podcast creator Giovanna beat all odds and was crowned the winner of I’m A Celeb in 2020.
    The couple, who share three children together, have known each other since they were 13.
    They met at the Sylvia Young Theatre School when they were 13 and Tom proposed at the school.
    They tied the knot in 2012 and McFly’s hit single All About You was actually written about Giovanna as a Valentine’s present from Tom in 2004.
    The family enjoyed a day out at Lapland UK to get into the festive spirit.
    Sharing a reel from the day, Tom’s kids were quite literally in heaven as they danced on ice rinks and watched elves make presents in time for Christmas.
    “We had the most awesome day at @laplanduk yesterday. The creativity and heart that brings that place to life is so inspiring. I love it so much and it just gets better and better as it continues to evolve,” he wrote in the caption.
    Tom and the band recently joined James Bay on stage to perform Forever’s Not Enough – which they all wrote together, which is on McFly’s new album.
    The couple first met when they were just 13 years oldCredit: Getty
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    Emily Atack returns to social media just 48 hours after quitting for Christmas break

    EMILY Atack has shared another message to social media after announcing she would be taking a break.The former I’m A Celebrity star had previously said she was “taking time away” after “a hell of a year”.
    The star recently celebrated her birthdayCredit: emilyatack/Instagram
    Emily Atack took to social media to share another messageCredit: Instagram/@ emilyatack
    Emily’s adorable dog PennyCredit: Instagram/@ emilyatack
    But it looks like she couldn’t help but share a couple of sweet snaps to her stories before bidding her followers farewell.
    Snapping two adorable shots of her dog snuggled up in white bedding, she wrote: “Someone’s out of office is on,” as a nod to having time off over the festive season.
    On Wednesday, Emily promised fans she would return to her socials soon after documenting her birthday celebrations.
    The actress and comedian turned 34 on Tuesday.
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    Emily wrote to Instagram: “Thanks for the birthday love yesterday everybody.
    “I’ve been quiet on here recently and focusing on actual real life, working hard and having some time away from social after a helluva year.
    “But I’ll be back properly soon.
    “Hope you are all living your best hungover lives and getting ready for the family rows and deflated wobbly blow up beds.”
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    The unlucky-in-love actress and comedian became a household name after a successful stint on I’m A Celebrity, five years ago.
    In August, The Sun exclusively revealed that the Inbetweeners legend paid herself £370,031 for the last 12 months.
    34 year-old Emily runs a firm called Twin Soul Limited that takes in cash from her TV work, with her sister Martha as a director.
    The recent company accounts show she earned around £400,000 for the 12 months, up until March 2023 and will pay £69,000 in tax.
    Her income was around £100,000 up on the previous 12 months.
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    David Haye branded Helen Flanagan ‘ditzy’ and said she ‘smelt of fake tan’ in cruel comments before secret dates

    DAVID Haye branded his rumoured new flame Helen Flanagan ‘ditsy’ and said she ‘stinks’ in a slew of unearthed comments.It was revealed last week that the boxing champ had been enjoying ‘secret dates’ with the former Coronation Street star.
    David Haye once said new flame Helen ‘stinks’ in unearthed commentsCredit: Paul Edwards – The Sun
    He made the comments when they appeared on I’m A Celebrity togetherCredit: Rex
    The pair became friends when they appeared on I’m A Celebrity in 2012, but recently matched on dating app Raya and sparks have reportedly flown.
    However, it seemed that David was not too sure of Helen upon their first meeting in the Australian jungle.
    When the pair were first placed in the jungle together, David said he found Helen “cute” but was quick to offer up some more damning first thoughts on the star.
    Speaking on the show, he remarked: “Helen is a real cute little chick, a bit ditzy, but she stinks of fake tan.”
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    Whilst the pair went onto strike up a good bond Down Under it wasn’t until recently that the pair connected on a deeper level.
    The Sun exclusively revealed that Helen’s mystery “hot man” was in fact David.
    Sources say Helen, 33, met up for dinner with former champion boxer David — who had been in a ‘throuple’ relationship with girlfriend Sian Osbourne and pop star Una Healy.
    But it is understood Helen and David, 43, went on dates alone.
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    An insider said: “Helen told friends she’s been on dates with David.
    “She’s met Sian before and is aware of reports of their throuple set-up but is obviously not involved.”
    The star, who played Rosie Webster in Corrie, split from her fiancé, Bristol Rovers footballer Scott Sinclair last July after 13 years together.
    Despite the news of Helen and David’s budding union, it seems his girlfriend Sian, who he began dating in 2020, has snubbed Helen amid the new pairing.
    After the news broke, it emerged that Sian doesn’t follow Helen on social media, despite both being so close to David.
    The pair are believed to have enjoyed a string of datesCredit: Dan Charity – The Sun More

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    Nigel Farage stuns I’m A Celeb fans as he reveals his real age

    NIGEL Farage tonight stunned I’m A Celeb fans when he revealed his real age.The former UKIP politician – who placed third on the show – was up against reality star Sam Thompson and championship boxer Tony Bellew in this evening’s grand finale.
    Nigel Farage revealed his real age on I’m A CelebrityCredit: Rex
    The former politician came third on tonight’s finalCredit: Rex
    During his exit interview, Nigel was all smiles as he chatted to Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnely as he reflected on his time in the jungle.
    He was then asked why he decided to do I’m A Celebrity, and it was here that he revealed his age – much to the surprise of viewers at home.
    Replying to the question, Nigel said: “I had time to do it and I’m 60 next birthday and going to reach an age where you can’t do it.
    “This is very physical, bringing buckets of water, doing the challenges, so now was the right time to do it and I’m very pleased I did.
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    “I did my best to show no fear at all in the challenges.”
    Taking to X/Twitter fans were shocked by his age, with one tweeting: “So did anyone else know that Nigel Farage was only 59 years old.”
    While another said: “Nigel Farage is only 59?!?”
    This one commented: “Wait… Nigel is only 59!?”
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    Meanwhile, just before his exit tonight, I’m A Celeb viewers called the show a “fix” after Nigel appeared to get an “easy trial” compared to the others.
    While Tony’s trial saw him covered in guts and every insect imaginable, and Sam had to eat a pig’s vagina, Nigel’s final trial was relatively tame.
    Tonight each of the final three made their way to the clearing as they faced their final trial with Ant and Dec.
    Each finalist took on an individual trial and after Tony, 41, and Sam, 31, each earned five stars, it was Nigel’s turn.
    Ant explained the rules of the final challenge named Panic Pit, where the broadcaster was trapped inside a coffin like box.
    Every two minutes he stayed in the enclosure meant that he would win a star, meaning he had to last 10 minutes to earn all available treats.
    As the klaxon sounded, Ant McPartlin declared: “You’ve got company now, Nigel.” 
    A huge snake slithered in as Nigel declared that he was “having a lovely time,” after Declan Donnelly raised concerns.
    Towards the end of the arduous I’m A Celeb task, the lights went out and the media personality was submerged in darkness.
    In the eight minute after he earned the star for his drink, he remarked “Bloody lovely.””
    But some fans thought the former politician got an easy ride in his final trial, compared to the other two campmates.
    One user fumed: “Why does Nigel’s trial seem so much easier than the others? Fix!”
    Another fan said: “How’s this a trial? Just a load of snakes in a pit,
    This one said: “This is p**s easy. All he has to do is lie there.”
    Nigel fully completed the trial and earned all five stars, much to the praise of his devoted fans and followers.
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    Reflecting on his huge win, he commented: “I didn’t flinch!”
    Tonight’s show ended with Sam Thompson being crowned the new King of the Jungle.
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    I’m A Celeb fans call ‘fix’ as Nigel Farage gets ‘easiest’ final trial

    I’M A Celeb fans tonight called the show a “fix” after Nigel Farage was given the “easiest” final trial.The former UKIP politician – who placed third on the show – was up against reality star Sam Thompson and championship boxer Tony Bellew.
    Nigel Farage’s final trial was branded ‘easy’ by I’m A Celeb viewersCredit: ITV
    Ant and Dec ran through the rules of the trialCredit: ITV
    While Tony’s trial saw him covered in guts and every insect imaginable, and Sam had to eat a pig’s vagina, Nigel’s final trial was relatively tame.
    Tonight each of the final three made their way to the clearing as they faced their final trial with Ant and Dec.
    Each finalist took on an individual trial and after Tony, 41, and Sam, 31, each earned five stars, it was Nigel’s turn.
    Ant explained the rules of the final challenge named Panic Pit, where the broadcaster was trapped inside a coffin like box.
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    Every two minutes he stayed in the enclosure meant that he would win a star, meaning he had to last 10 minutes to earn all available treats.
    As the klaxon sounded, Ant McPartlin declared: “You’ve got company now, Nigel.” 
    A huge snake slithered in as Nigel declared that he was “having a lovely time,” after Declan Donnelly raised concerns.
    Towards the end of the arduous I’m A Celeb task, the lights went out and the media personality was submerged in darkness.
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    In the eight minute after he earned the star for his drink, he remarked “Bloody lovely.””
    But some fans thought the former politician got an easy ride in his final trial, compared to the other two campmates.
    One user fumed: “Why does Nigel’s trial seem so much easier than the others? Fix!”
    Another fan said: “How’s this a trial? Just a load of snakes in a pit,
    This one said: “This is p**s easy. All he has to do is lie there.”
    Nigel fully completed the trial and earned all five stars, much to the praise of his devoted fans and followers.
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    Helen Flanagan’s ‘very hot’ man revealed as boxer David Haye after stars go on dinner date

    CORONATION Street star Helen Flanagan has been on dates with David Haye after revealing she’s seeing a “very hot” man.The pair became friends when they appeared on I’m A Celebrity in 2012, but recently matched on dating app Raya.
    Corrie star Helen Flanagan has been on dates with David HayeCredit: Dan Charity – The Sun
    The actress recently matched with the boxer on dating app RayaCredit: Getty
    Sources say Helen, 33, met up for dinner with former champion boxer David — who had been in a ‘throuple’ relationship with girlfriend Sian Osbourne and pop star Una Healy.
    But it is understood Helen and David, 43, went on dates alone.
    Last month Helen posted a TikTok video with her daughter Delilah who said: “My mum’s going on a date and I think she said he’s very hot.”
    A source said: “Helen told friends she’s been on dates with David.
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    “She’s met Sian before and is aware of reports of their throuple set-up but is obviously not involved.”
    In May, Helen was snapped with the couple at a party but pals said she only dated David recently.
    The star, who played Rosie Webster in Corrie, split from her fiancé, Bristol Rovers footballer Scott Sinclair last July after 13 years together.
    On I’m A Celebrity, David initially said of Helen: “She’s a real cute little chick but she stinks of fake tan.”
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    They went on to become friends after the show, attending The Sun’s Military Awards in 2012.
    Helen declined to comment.
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    I’m A Celebrity winner ‘revealed’ and the surprising campmate tipped to also overturn public opinion

    LOVEABLE Sam Thompson will take the jungle crown with a clear margin, according to Sun readers.The Made in Chelsea lad has won over I’m A Celebrity viewers and will take the win with 35 per cent of the vote.
    Sam Thompson is the viewers runaway favourite to win I’m A CelebCredit: Rex
    Our exclusive poll ranks boxer Tony Bellew in second place with 24 per cent followed by Nigel Farage in third place with 18 per cent.
    The last woman standing, Josie Gibson, is only tipped to win by 10 per cent of Sun readers and JLS star Marvin Humes did not rank at all.
    It’s a surprise showing for Brexiteer Nigel, who went into the ITV show expecting to be singled out for trials and hated by viewers due to his divisive views and political stance.
    The jungle, however, appears to have been a masterstroke for the ex-Ukip boss.
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    Some 20 per cent of Sun readers say Nigel has “grown on them” thanks to his appearance on Ant and Dec’s programme.
    Half said they had “always liked him” and just 10 per cent said his antics on the show – including sparking political debate and bathing in the nude – had given them a negative opinion.
    Elsewhere, Sun readers have strong opinion on this series’ biggest fallout – the ‘dadgate’ row between Nella Rose and Fred Sirieix.
    Some 93 per cent of you said the YouTuber had “over-reacted” to Fred’s joke he was old enough to be her dad.
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    But the First Dates star was in for a pasting, as 41 per cent said he was in the wrong with how he treated Josie in camp – saying the This Morning host was “right to be upset” by his bullying in camp over the cooking.
    Nigel Farage is expected to spring a surprise and finish in the top threeCredit: Rex More