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    ‘I was struggling and so low’ says Helen Flanagan as she opens up about traumatic breakdown for first time

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    HELEN Flanagan has opened up about the terrifying breakdown she experienced after her split with ex Scott Sinclair.The former Coronation Street star, 33, revealed the couple’s decision to end their 13 year relationship in 2022.Helen Flanagan has opened up about her psychotic episodeCredit: InstagramShe was traumatised by the break up with her fiance Scott SinclairCredit: instagramHer mental health suffered even more when Scott got the kids over ChristmasCredit: scotty__sinclair/InstagramShortly after a trip to Bali solo with the kids the actress had a breakdownCredit: Instagram/@hjgflanaganNow she has spoken about the gritty details of the brush she had with psychosis in the aftermath of the break up, admitting: “I felt like I was in danger”.Helen shared that when things ended with Scott it felt like a divorce, and she was left traumatised for months afterwards, even though she didn’t realise that herself at the time.The mum of three told the Mirror: “Instead of processing it all, I threw myself into work and shut off my emotions. I just went into survival mode. “Then it all came to the surface earlier this year and I was mentally and physically breaking down.”read more in showbizThings escalated when it was Scott’s turn to spend Christmas day with the kids, leaving Helen alone.Although she had a New Year’s family trip to Bali planned, the I’m A Celeb contestant was left feeling “so low”.”It hit me really hard,” she confessed.The mum posted a series of cheerful family snapshots from their luxury holiday, but deep down inside, she wasn’t feeling like herself.Most read in CelebrityShe added: “I was struggling. I felt terrible when I got back, I was crying all the time, I felt so low.”The star turned to ADHD medication to try and achieve some stability, but this was what pushed her over the edge in the end, as she suffered an “awful reaction” to her prescription.Helen Flanagan makes hint she’s dating again after sharing cyrptic quote about ‘talking stage’This triggered a psychotic episode, which Helen opened up about tearfully, saying: “It was really sad and very scary. I was seeing things and I felt like I was in danger all the time.”Her nanny noticed that something was wrong and contacted Helen’s parents.The actress agreed that her kids should move in with their grandparents as she sought help for her condition.What is psychosis?PSYCHOSIS is when people lose contact with realist.
    According to the NHS website, this might involve seeing or hearing things that other people cannot see or hear (hallucinations) and believing things that are not actually true (delusions). It may also involve confused (disordered) thinking and speaking.
    Experiencing the symptoms of psychosis is often referred to as having a psychotic episode.
    Psychosis can be triggered by:

    a traumatic experience
    stress
    drug misuse
    alcohol misuse
    side effects of prescribed medicine
    a physical condition, such as a brain tumour or dementia
    head injury
    childbirth

    She was also due to make her acting comeback in a UK tour of murder mystery play Cluedo 2, but pulled out because of her mental state.The 33-year-old was replaced by Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach, who played Faye Windass on Coronation Street from 2011 until 2023.”I was heartbroken,” she admitted. “It was my dream job and I thought I’d ruined my career. But I knew I needed to deal with things so I wouldn’t ever get to that place again.”Now Helen is able to look back on that difficult time in her life from a much happier place.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe smiled: “Having that time off was healthy. It changed everything for the better. “I know I’m lucky. I’ve got beautiful children and lots of good things in my life. I hope talking might make someone feel less alone.”Now the mum is feeling better than everCredit: hjgflanagan/Instagram More

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      X Factor star Katie Waissel reveals EIGHT household names have told her they have suffered sex abuse in music industry

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      FORMER X Factor star Katie Waissel says eight household names have told her they have been victims of sexual abuse and harassment in the showbiz industry.Her revelation comes as she launches a new campaign called #FORTHERECORD to protect young talent from sexual predators.Katie Waissel says eight household names have told her they have been victims of sexual abuse and harassment in the showbiz industryCredit: Dan CharityKatie shot to fame on the X Factor in 2010Credit: ITVCeleb A was taken to secret star-studded parties on false pretext, then plied with alcohol and taken advantage ofCredit: GettyKatie told The Sun on Sunday: “There is an abuse of power and intimidation tactics are being used. “There are so many people who aren’t even speaking out because they are absolutely petrified about losing job opportunities.”She says those who have told her of their trauma include:
       CELEB A: Was taken to star-studded secret parties on the pretence of it being good for their career — but then taken advantage of after being plied with booze;
      CELEB B: Said a “music manager” continued to “sexually objectify” them and made them feel like they were being “pimped out”, even though they were in a relationship with someone;
       CELEB C: A young artist lured into a hotel room by a senior music industry worker, who then abused their position of power;
      CELEB D: A household name in the acting world spoke of being forced to perform sexual acts on a director to advance their career.
      read more on Katie WaisselKatie, 38, came into contact with them, some quite recently, after telling The Sun on Sunday in 2021 how she had been sexually assaulted in a US hotel by a former member of X Factor boss Simon Cowell’s team.In January, she gave evidence to a Parliamentary committee looking into record industry sex abuse and harassment. She told MPs how on another occasion an older man grabbed her and made her sit on his lap in a music studio when she was 16.Katie said: “More and more people have reached out to me.Most read in Celebrity”I offered a pair of ears and a shoulder to lean on — I am happy to help.“I feel honoured that eight well-known people felt they could speak to me in confidence about their experiences of sexual abuse and harassment within the music industry.”X Factor’s Katie Waissel claims she was sexually assaulted by one of Simon Cowell’s teamKatie, who reached the semi-final of The X Factor in 2010, made no formal complaint about the assault on her to the show’s makers Syco.But she did open up about her ordeal later to The Sun on Sunday.Katie said at the time: “I was a victim but I wouldn’t allow myself to recognise just how terrible it’d been.“I’ve never spoken before as I thought I’d be blacklisted and never work again. “I was vulnerable but times have changed and I now feel bold enough to speak out.”Since telling her story, others have got in touch with Katie to reveal their experiences of abuse in the music industry. She added: “I’m a huge advocate for safety in the creative industries and have been researching solutions. “I’m determined to make positive change.Celeb B felt sexually objectified by record boss and ‘pimped out’ into fake relationships against their willCredit: Getty“One artist (Celeb B) informed me that the head of a very well-known record label intended to sexually exploit them by forcing them to be in pretend relationships that they did not agree with, yet feared they would be blacklisted if they disagreed.“Another artist (Celeb C) told me how their report of sexual assault was seriously mishandled and allegedly quashed, and felt completely stuck and still feels trapped and broken to this day. “A household name (Celeb D) in the acting world spoke of being forced to perform sexual acts on a director to advance their career against their will. “They were afraid they would not be believed even if they spoke out publicly.“And then another young high-profile singer (Celeb A) told me they were taken to secret parties with well-known names present, lured there on the pretence of it being a good career opportunity, but then plied with alcohol and taken advantage of.”Katie also told of one radio presenter who was “treated so appallingly that they ended up in hospital after suffering a breakdown due to the toxic and manipulative behaviours from certain senior staff members”.Mum-of-one Katie is also calling for Non-Disclosure Agreements to be banned from the music industry as she believes their use blocks victims from going public on sex abuse and bullying.She said: “I think NDAs are a huge issue.“Not one company has spoken up to say they will get rid of them.”They completely gag people from being able to open up about their experiences. There is a tremendous lack of accountability and action for record labels and studiosKatie Waissel “I’ve spoken to people in this country, the US and Australia — it’s a real problem.”Katie has recently met several MPs — including Deputy PM Oliver Dowden — to discuss her concerns. Speaking about the cross-party Parliamentary Women and Equalities Committee for its Misogyny in Music inquiry earlier this year, she added: “I provided evidence for that report and I am pleased it was able to go ahead. “There was a lot of disappointment that the Government decided not to make any changes.“The companies have a duty of care to safeguard people. “There is a tremendous lack of accountability and action for record labels and studios.” As well as her #FORTHERECORD campaign, Katie has also launched a website called OWHL — Overseeing the Welfare, Human Rights and Liberty — for those in the creative industry.She said: “It’s a platform committed to revolutionising safety within the creative industries, allowing creatives to check into a place of work and they can also tap a button and there will be an alert.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I want to build up people’s confidence that the industry can be safe. Together we can make the music industry a place to thrive.”Celeb C was a young artist who was lured into a hotel room by music exec feels and ‘broken’ after their report of sexual assault was quashedCredit: GettyCeleb D is a household name in the acting world who was forced to perform sexual acts on a director to advance their careerCredit: Getty More

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      Helen Flanagan reveals she’s stopped wearing bras since boob job as she poses slinky dress and raves ‘I love my boobs!’

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      HELEN Flanagan today revealed that she had ditched bras since having implants, and raved about how much she “loves” her new boobs.The Coronation Street star, 33, has been flaunting her new breasts ever since she had them done.Helen Flanagan today told fans ‘I love my boobs’ as she revealed she doesn’t wear bras anymoreCredit: hjgflanagan/InstagramThe popular star had implants put in last yearCredit: hjgflanagan/InstagramHelen has been flaunting her new boobs since she had them doneCredit: Instagram / @hjgflanaganHelen had the size of her boobs increased secretly at the end of 2022 to mark a “new start” following her split from long-time fiancé Scott Sinclair.Taking to Instagram, she revealed how happy she is that she went ahead with the op.Posting a picture of herself in cute summer dress, she told fans: “So nice I don’t have to wear a bra any more in the summer.””I breastfed all of my babies for three years in total.READ MORE ON HELEN FLANAGAN”Love my boobs.”Helen previously revealed how she went under the knife to boost her “confidence”, as breastfeeding three children had left her “saggy”.Revealing her surgery, she explained to fans: “It’s just something that I did for myself, I really wanted to do it for my confidence.”I have been really nervous about sharing this. Obviously, I very much am for body confidence, and very much for supporting other women, but supporting women in all choices that they decided to do.Most read in Celebrity”I think if something really is bothering you, then I think, you know, it’s a good thing to do something about it.”Despite previously being busty, Helen found her confidence depleted after giving birth to her children Matilda, eight, Delilah, five, and Charlie, two.Helen Flanagan makes hint she’s dating again after sharing cyrptic quote about ‘talking stage’She was eager to stress she had “loved” all her breastfeeding journeys with her kids, but that it had changed her bust.Helen added to fans: “There’s no nicer way to say it but they just became rally saggy. It just affected my confidence.”Since having the operation, Helen has become no stranger to showing off her new, curvier figure. Helen wanted to have a boob job to ‘boost her confidence’Credit: Instagram / @hjgflanaganMeanwhile, last year Helen told The Sun that she and Scott Sinclair had come to the mutual decision to split for the sake of their childrenThe former couple share three kids, Matilda, Delilah, and Charlie, together.Speaking about the split from Scott, Helen said: “It was a mutual decision and, personally, I felt as a mum that this was the best thing for my children.”I want them to see healthy relationships and to be in healthy environments. I think if you’re unhappy then that projects on to them.“Especially when you have daughters, you feel like you have to set an example.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I always ask myself: ‘What would I want my daughters to do? What would I want for them?’ I’d want them to be happy. I wouldn’t want them to feel stuck.”Meanwhile her ex Scott, 35, appears to have moved on, after he was spotted last month, holding hands with swimwear model, Louise Tarver.The actress has breastfed three childrenCredit: Instagram / @hjgflanagan More

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      ‘It was mean of him!’ says Lily Allen as she reveals secret years-long feud with music legend

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      LILY Allen has revealed her secret years-long feud with a top British singer – yet all is not what it seems.The Smile hitmaker, 39, and mum-of-two is no stranger to a celebrity spat, previously locking horns with fellow popstar Cheryl.Lily Allen has revealed her secret celebrity feud with a hit popstarCredit: GettyThe Smile hitmaker held a lasting grudge against Elton JohnCredit: AFPIt came after she believed the Rocket Man hitmaker had not replied to a letter she sentCredit: GettyYet the mum of two then realised she hadn’t sent the letter at allCredit: RexLily has now candidly told how Rocket Man hitmaker Elton John, 77, was the subject of her gripes for many years, before a twist in the tale set things straight.On her Miss Me? podcast, she told co-host and BFF Miquita Oliver of a candid letter she sent to the popstar, who had given up booze.Lily said: “Over the next few years as my life began to spiral out of control, I held much resentment for the fact that I’d made myself very vulnerable in this letter and told him all about my sobriety.“He’s a sober person so I thought he would have responded to this letter. I was quite cross with him for a few years. read more lily allen”I thought it was mean of him.”Yet her anger was proven to have been misplaced.Lily, who is married to Stranger Things actor David Harbour, then told how she never sent the letter at all.She said: “Then, when I moved here to America, I was unpacking and I found the letter.Most read in Music”I hadn’t sent it. Lily Allen risks fury of mum shamers as she reveals she flies first class- while her kids are left alone in economy”I’d been harbouring all of this Elton resentment.”Cheryl clashLily recently addressed her longstanding bad blood with Fight For This Love singer Cheryl.Oh My God singer Lily was 21 when the pair first clashed in 2006 and her new book details how she was jealous of Cheryl and her Girls Aloud pals.She writes: “I was frustrated. I was struggling with my own issues around sexuality. I’d never even had an orgasm.“And then here were these gorgeous girls — my peers, colleagues so to speak, and co-workers — taking their clothes off with wild abandon and being loved and rewarded for it. I couldn’t take it.“Sorry Cheryl. I was angry because I hadn’t come yet. It was ridiculous. I bitched at Cheryl because she insulted me after I provoked her.“You can see how it can go, this playground game.Secret flingHer autobiography also told of her secret fling with another arch-enemy, this being Mike Skinner of The Streets.It came after she once cruelly claimed he had a two-inch penis.Their feud kicked off in 2008 and continued well into 2009 and they are understood to have had a one-night stand when they were both single.At the time, a source said: “Back in the day, Lily and Mike absolutely hated one another — it was one of the most legendary showbiz feuds of the Noughties.”Lily Allen’s showbiz feudsLILY Allen is no stranger to a showbiz scandal. Here we look at a few.

      Cheryl: The pair’s spat began in 2006, yet Lily clarified it stemmed from her jealousy of the singer and her Girls Aloud bandmates
      Piers Morgan: Their feud was longstanding but Lily made a catty remark about him on GMB in 2018
      Mike Skinner: Lily made hugely derogatory remarks about the musician – despite having a one-night stand with him
      Fearne Cotton: A social media spat was sparked when she claimed Lily ignored her
      Courtney Love: The Smile hitmaker unceremoniously branded her a ‘drug-addled lunatic’ during a back-and-forth row
      Katie Hopkins: The controversial TV star has also faced the wrath of Lily

      Previously. Brit winner Lily will told all about a booze-filled tryst with Liam Gallagher.In 2018, her gripes towards broadcaster Piers Morgan were aired during an interview on Good Morning Britain, a show he used to present.It came after Piers refused to interview her on the ITV weekday series.Lily was quizzed about Brexit – before the proposal came into force – and said: “I think, unless you are a well versed economist, you are not really going to understand the intricacies of trade deals.”The star then put on a squeaky voice and added: “Unless of course you are Piers Morgan, in which case, you know everything!”It was a particularly bad year for the star, who was then forced to apologise for spreading misinformation about the Tories on social media site X.Star spatsFormer DJ Fearne Cotton previously claimed Lily had blocked her “five times in a row” to which she retorted with a blunt post on social media.Lily ranted: “I did not blank you. That is simply not true. I didn’t see you or your husband.”Why couldn’t you just come over a say hi yourself?”READ MORE SUN STORIESShe has also hinted at huge spats with Courtney Love, who Lily branded a “drug-addled lunatic.”Katie Hopkins has also been in the firing line, too.Fearne Cotton has also come under the firing line from LilyCredit: GettyPiers Morgan and Lily had a very public feudCredit: PA More

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      Loose Women star Linda Robson breaks down in tears at Arsenal match as fans learn she has a famous son

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      LOOSE Women and football fans alike were left surprised to find out Linda Robson has a famous son. The ITV panelist was at an Arsenal match when she burst into tears after hearing the team’s anthem, The Angel (North London Forever).Linda Robson broke down in tears at an Arsenal matchShe is related to musician Louis DunfordThe boy wrote the football team’s anthemOne eagle-eyed fan realised that her love of the sport was not the reason behind her display of emotion.He took to social media to point out that the songwriter is actually her son, Louis Dunford.Sharing a clip of Linda crying at the football game, he wrote: “Louis Dunford’s mother, none other than famous British actress LINDA ROBSON, hearing her son’s Arsenal anthem North London Forever live for the first time.”Fans of the sitcom actress were shocked by the revelation, and flocked to the comments to share their thoughts.read more in showbizOne exclaimed: “I didn’t know that… I had NO clue that was his mother! How insane.”Another added: “Wait what Louis Dunford’s mum is from bird of a feather!!! Never knew that was his mum wow, up the Arsenal… Eh? Wasn’t she in Eastenders?… Wait a minute, his mum is Linda Robson?”A third referenced the fact that she is not the only Loose Women star to have a singer for a son, joking: “Finding out Louis Dunford is Linda Robson’s son feels like finding out Matty Healy is Denise Welch’s son all over again.”However, others were left rolling their eyes at those who were clueless about the family connection.Most read in CelebrityOne person groaned: “The amount of people shocked Linda Robson is Louis’s mum…”I can’t believe: 1) So many Arsenal fans didn’t know Louis Dunford was Linda Robson’s son. 2) Linda Robson’s name other than ‘the woman from Birds of a feather’.”Loose Women gobsmacked as Linda Robson says she broke her bed ‘doing the deed’The mum has opened up about a painful struggle her son went through on Loose Women before, revealing that Louis was diagnosed with PTSD following the death of his friend Ben Kinsella.Ben’s life was devastatingly cut short after being stabbed on a night out by three gang members just as he celebrated the end of his GCSE’s.Linda herself went on to suffer from anxiety after the frightening ordeal. More

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      Britain’s Got Talent ‘drop knife act from Saturday’s show’ after Hainault sword attack and 14 year old’s death

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      BRITAIN’s Got Talent has dropped a knife act from Saturday’s auditions after a sword attack claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy in Hainult.A 36-year-old man appeared in court charged with murder after the schoolboy was stabbed with a samurai sword in east London on Tuesday.A woman who swallows swords has been dropped from Britain’s Got TalentShe was due to appear on Simon Cowell’s talent show on Saturday nightHeather Holiday is in the Guiness World RecordsCredit: AlamyDaniel Anjorin, 14, was killed by a man who went on a rampage wielding a sword on TuesdayCredit: PAITV bosses quickly made the decision to change the programme out of respect for the family of teenager Daniel Anjorin.A TV source said: “Producers felt, following the devastating attacks this week, it would be wrong to air the stunt act this weekend.”The edit was changed and it is absolutely right for show bosses to pull the act from episode four.”Viewers has been due to watch BGT hopeful Heather Holliday peform her sword swallowing act in front of judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli.READ MORE ON TV NEWSThe American stuntwoman, who has been named The World’s Craziest Sword Swallower by Guinness World Records, filmed her audition earlier this year.An insider added to MailOnline: “Given the brutality of the crime and the nature of Heather Holliday’s act, it was decided she wouldn’t feature during episode four.”It is nothing the contestant has done, but bosses felt it would send the wrong message at this extremely difficult time for the families and those who have been affected by the tragic events of this week.”Spanish-Brazilian national Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo appeared in court on Thursday accused of killing Daniel.Most read in ShowbizMonzo, from Newham, east London was also charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, and possession of a bladed article.The horror unfolded on Tuesday just before 7am when a van smashed into a house in Laing Close.Sword-wielding Hainault ‘killer’ trapped me but I escaped – I tried to warn boy, 14, but it was too late to save himThe suspect was allegedly seen prowling the streets armed with a huge sword.Neighbours said they shouted at Daniel as the attacker approached but because he was wearing headphones he didn’t hear them.As he turned around he was slashed in the face by the sword, and “didn’t stand a chance,” according to one witness.When police arrived, Monzo allegedly jumped from a bush and attacked the female cop before allegedly injuring a second officer.Monzo was remanded into custody to next appear at the Old Bailey on Friday.The Met ruled out terrorism and said they did not believe the attack was targeted.Tributes have flooded in for Daniel, who was the youngest of three children from a local, church-going Nigerian family.His mum Grace Anjorin, 49, is a science teacher, while dad Dr Ebenezer Anjorin, 59, works as a health and safety consultant.READ MORE SUN STORIESDaniel’s heartbroken family paid tribute to a “wonderful child” on Wednesday, saying his loss “leaves a gaping wound in the family”.They told Sky News: “No family should have to go through what we are experiencing today. Any family will understand it’s an absolute tragedy.”Musician Femi Koleoso shared this snap of DanielTributes have flooded in for DanielMonzo, pictured previously at a boxing gym, has been remanded into custodyCredit: Instagram More

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      Amanda Holden lands huge new Netflix dating show for CHEATERS in big money deal worth £500k

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      BETTE David and Joan Crawford, Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine and, in 2024, Amanda Holden and Sharon Osbourne: three truly iconic celebrity catfights.Two weeks after Mrs Osbourne slammed her BGT rival’s lack of “global celebrity”, Amanda is having the last laugh – landing a global show of her own.Amanda Holden has landed a new Netflix dating showCredit: The Mega AgencyThe BGT star recently had an infamous online spat with Sharon OsbourneIt came in the wake of Sharon’s headline-making bitchfest inside the CBB houseCredit: GettyThe star is about to be announced as the host of a brand new Netflix dating show – earning £500,000 in the process; an amount, surely, to keep her in handbags for life. A role she describes as her “dream job”, it will also introduce her to a whole new audience down under, and in the lucrative US where she has spent the past six months house-hunting.The show, Cheaters: Unfinished Business, is a dating series with a “conceptual twist” – following eight ex-couples reuniting after one party cheated on the other.Amanda, who first sprung to public attention as a contestant on Blind Date in 1991, is surely the perfect host of the 12 Yard-produced series.READ MORE ON AMANDA HOLDENFilming, which begins abroad later this summer – there are still two slots for any interested Sun readers out there – looks set to be a smash.She says: “Sometimes dreams really do come true. All my career I always wanted to host a show about love and relationships – and this is it.”A series about second chances and unfinished business. I can’t wait to meet and help these couples work out whether they can forgive and forget. I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of it.”And as for having the last word in her now infamous online spat with Mrs O, she remains uncharacteristically tight-lipped.Most read in Celebrity“Sharon and I have met lots of times and always got on well. I’d like to think we’ll bump into each other again one day soon and have a laugh. I was protecting a friend when asked about the situation. It really was a storm in a tea cup”Amanda Holden’s sexiest Britain’s Got Talent outfits from see-through dress to plunging gown that got Ofcom complaintsFor the uninitiated, earlier this month the glamorous mum of two, 53, defended her Britain’s Got Talent boss, Simon Cowell.It came in the wake of Sharon’s headline-making bitchfest inside the Celebrity Big Brother house, where Sharon and Louis Walsh gleefully sniped about monochrome-loving Simon’s unchanging fashion sense, and claimed he “didn’t know how to keep friends”.She claimed she wouldn’t work for him again “for all the money in the world”, and suggested the pair were never really friends in the first place.Loyal Amanda, a staple on BGT alongside the square-haired one for the past 18 years, came out in defence of her pal.In an apparent dig at Sharon, 71, she said:  “I hated seeing certain people in a reality show dissing Simon – he’s the person who’s given them all the chances, given them a lot of money and a lifestyle they probably wouldn’t have had.”It’s bitter and pathetic. It was like Cinderella with her two sisters in the background – just stabby, stabby, stabby.”Sharon, herself no shrinking wallflower, took to X in the early hours of the morning to bite back.The wife of Black Sabbath frontman, Ozzy, launched into a withering response of her own with a two-page diatribe against the former Wild At Heart actress.Peppered with deliciously nuanced slights – “my darling”, “I think you’re very beautiful” and “no disrespect, but…” her rant rapidly went viral.She suggested Amanda did not know her “history in the music industry, my achievements, the artists I have worked with, the shows that I’ve produced, and my global celebrity”.The star of original reality show The Osbournes, added her brand is “known worldwide” and she has been “blessed with an amazing lifestyle throughout my entire life”, with a mansion in Beverley Hills and an English country estate.”I never discuss money, lifestyle, or positions of power,” she said, whilst discussing all of the above.”I find it to be classless and crude. However, you’ve now forced my hand to divulge these things to you and I honestly don’t want to seem like I’m bragging, but the truth is my money and success were not due to doing a couple of Simon Cowell talent shows.”Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed doing them at the time as they were great fun.”Yes, Simon paid me very well. Probably more than what you’re receiving today, but all of that my darling went on a few handbags.”Now, in today’s modern, social media-driven world, not many celebrity to-do’s gain traction. Not this one.Within minutes of waking up and checking my phone, I saw it was deluged with screenshots of Sharon’s attack.Louis Walsh, naturally, was the first to text, excitedly asking if I’d seen the news: “I luv it” [sic], he WhatsApped. “But I’m staying out of it,” he added, disappointingly.Immediately I texted Amanda, whom I’ve known and adored for years, to check she was ok, telling her it would all die down and not to worry.For some reason, I expected a panicked response; Amanda in meltdown. But no.”Off for a dog walk,” she replied 48 minutes later. “Silence speaks volumes!”, besides a bicep emoji.Amanda, after all, is a strong woman – patently she wouldn’t have thrived in this industry were she not.Later that day she breezily posted a photo of an Aperol Spritz on Instagram. What a champ.Of course, by then, presumably, she already knew she was about to be announced as the new signing of the planet’s biggest streaming service.But she determinedly kept her powder dry, letting her work do the talking.This, of course, is one of showbiz’s hardest working stars. (Now global).As well as a hugely successful breakfast radio show alongside Jamie Theakston on Heart FM, she is currently filming the third series of popular BBC1 series, Alan and Amanda, with Alan Carr.She has lucrative brand partnerships with Revolution, Revive College and QVC, and these bikini snaps are a tie-in with her latest Lipsy Spring/Summer ’24 collection.Says a pal: “Amanda is like a Duracell bunny – she literally never stops.”When she’s not out running or doing some sort of athletic yoga, she’s networking, filming, partying or being a brilliant mum to her two daughters – not necessarily in that order.”She’s also a fearless negotiator, and an underrated businesswoman. This whole thing with Sharon Osbourne didn’t bother her one bit – she’s fiercely loyal to her mates, and Simon [Cowell] has been excellent to her.”She is also well aware that you never bite the hand that feeds you.”For the past 15 years, Amanda has been married to successful UK agent Chris Hughes – their best man was former F1 driver, David Coulthard.The couple have two children, Lexie and Hollie.Lexie, 18, is about to go to university and was recently signed as a model to Kate Moss’s former agency, Storm.Amanda, previously married to Les Dennis, appeared alongside Phillip Schofield on This Morning, covering for Holly Willoughby, but the pair weren’t exactly bosom buddies.And since 2007, she has been a judge on BGT which, this year, has been Britian’s most watched terrestrial show.READ MORE SUN STORIESLast night a pal added: “This is a massively exciting new chapter for Amanda, and she reckons the best is yet to come.”Presumably she can’t wait to show off her new handbag, either.Amanda is earning £500,000 for the new Netflix dealCredit: Getty More

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      Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause, 42, shows off her washboard abs as she takes a dip in the sea in cream bikini

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      REALITY favourite Chrishell Stause takes a dawn dip before flying to the UK to discuss Selling Sunset tonight at the London Palladium.Chrishell, 42, star of the LA-based Netflix real estate series, told ITV’s Lorraine, yesterday: “A lot of times, when I do share things, I’m not in charge of how much they’re going to put out and it’s lacking some context.Chrishell Stause looked sensational as she posed in a cream bikini in the seaCredit: Chilli MediaThe Selling Sunset star, 42, is in the UK to discuss the show at the London Palladium tonightCredit: Getty“So hopefully everyone leaves feeling really inspired but also we’re going to have a lot of fun.”We recently revealed Chrishell was forced to slash the ticket prices of her live show by 57% after failing to sell half of the tickets for her UK tour.Tickets originally cost £59, but now the prices have been brought down to £25 and £15.The evening will be hosted by Jack Remmington and Ash Holme.READ MORE IN SHOWBIZChrishell shared the news about her night on Instagram with her 3.9m followers.The star wrote: “LONDON will be to you SO soon!!”Grab your tickets with link in my bio if you haven’t & swipe to see my 2 VERY special guests!”Can’t wait! #London #LondonPalladium #upcloseandpersonal.”Most read in CelebritySelling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause marries singer G Flip after one year of dating and shares photos from intimate wedding More

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      Amanda Holden shows off her cleavage in daring white dress at glam awards ceremony with Rochelle Humes and Abbey Clancy

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      AMANDA Holden flashed her cleavage in a daring white dress as she attended The Variety Club Showbusiness Awards on Sunday.The Britain’s Got Talent judge, 53, was joined by a host of famous faces including This Morning’s Rochelle Humes and model Abbey Clancy.Amanda Holden attends the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards in a plunging gownCredit: GettyThe BGT judge pulled out all the stops in a second showstopping outfitCredit: GettyAbbey Clancy dazzled in this black sparkly lace-up dressCredit: GettyMarvin Humes and Rochelle Humes attended the star-studded eventCredit: GettyAmanda looked chic in a white maxi gown with cut-out detail around the bust.She then slipped into a black and white low-cut halterneck maxi frock for her second look as she prepared to host the evening. The TV star was all smiles as she posed in both outfits on the red carpet at The Londoner Hotel. Abbey, 38, attended the star-studded ceremony with her husband Peter Crouch.READ MORE ON AMANDA HOLDENThe model looked glamorous in a lace-up cut-out sparkly dress, while ex-footie star Peter looked dapper in a black suit and turtle jumper.TV presenter Rochelle, 35, opted for an elegant off-the-shoulder black pleated gown, with pointy heels and gold clutch bag.She was joined by her JLS star husband Marvin Humes, 39, who went for a classic black suit and white shirt. The Variety Club Showbusiness Awards returned to Leicester Square, as they celebrated 75 years of Variety, the Children’s Charity with a night of glamour, celebrity and great entertainment.Most read in CelebrityA number of other stars were in attendance, including Dancing On Ice’s Clare Sweeney, acting legend Joan Collins and Strictly host Tess Daly.They were in good company with the likes of Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts dazzling in a see-through mesh dress.Britain’s Got Talent fans spot ‘new feud’ as Amanda Holden appears to take ANOTHER swipe at former show star after Paul Potts jibeGood Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway was also present, wearing a stylish yellow suit and co-star Laura Tobin looked amazing in a black figure-hugging outfit.The weather presenter posed alongside new This Morning host Ben Shephard, who looked smart in a black velvet suit.Jane McDonald, Sherdian Smith and Big Brother and Broadway star Marisha Wallace were also at the glitzy do. The awards will be hosted by TV and Radio star Amanda Holden.Last year’s awards saw performances from Gary Barlow, Katherine Jenkins, Beverley Knight, and the cast of Mamma Mia – and awards to others including Simon Cowell, Naomi Campbell, and Edward Enninful.Rochelle looked elegant in a pleated off-the-shoulder frockCredit: GettyLaura Tobin and Ben Shephard posed togetherCredit: GettyKate Garraway and Emily Maitlis looked elegant at the glitzy doCredit: GettyAbbey Clancy and Peter Crouch glammed up for the occasionCredit: GettyAshley Roberts sizzled in a black sheer dressCredit: Getty More