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    EastEnders’ Cheryl Fergison explains why she lived apart from Moroccan toyboy husband for NINE years

    EX-EASTENDERS actress Cheryl Fergison has revealed she lived apart from her Moroccan husband for nine years.The soap legend, 58, and Yassine el Jamoun have proved their detractors wrong by standing the test of time and now share a home in Blackpool with her son Alex, 24.Cheryl Fergison has opened up about her marriage and being forced to live apart from her husband YassineCredit: The Mega AgencyThe coupel have been together for 12 years and now live in BlackpoolCredit: Instagram/@cherylfergison1But Cheryl, 58, admitted years ofstruggling with the UK immigration system and applying for visas resulted in Yassine, who is 21 years her junior, being left behind in Morocco.Cheryl, who played beloved Heather Trott, said they are going strong after 12 years together.She revealed: “We try to keep our business private but yes financially it can be a strain to get these visas. “But we’re here now, we’re in Blackpool – the Vegas of the north! – and we’re settled.”READ MORE ON CHERYLThe star – who defended Yassine over the goldigger trope last year – told OK! magazine: “Obviously there’s always speculation when somebody in the public eye meets somebody else, whoever it is.”But we have had things thrown at us that should never have been thrown at us; things that would have broken others.”But we got through it. We kept our heads down, we ploughed on. And we’re still here.”Alex is Cheryl’s son from her previous marriage to Jamshed Saddiqi who she divorced in 2008.Most read in CelebrityShe met Yassine online and initially kept her TV stardom a secret from him.Cheryl, who won the Best Comedy Performance gong at the 2008 at the Inside Soap Awards, added: “You have to be careful – you have to be able to trust people. Cheryl Fergison’s best bits from Celebrity Big Brother 2012 “So we spent the first few months, in a very old fashioned way, writing letters to each other.”Cheryl flew out to Agadir to meet Yassine and said it was love at first sight when they saw each other at the airport.”I’d waited all my life for that ‘ping’ feeling. I’d been married before, had relationships before, thought I was in love before but I’d never felt like that,” she said.Heather Trott actress Cheryl first began playing her infamous character in 2007 before being brutally killed off in 2012.Since then Cheryl has appeared in Celebrity Big Brother, David Walliams sitcom Big School and the BGT star’s Christmas drama Hansel and Gretel After Ever After.She revealed her devastating cancer ordeal this week, saying she discovered she had stage 2 cancer.She had a smear test which came back clear before she began experiencing back pain and blood spotting.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt prompted her to go for a check up and, four months after having a biopsy, Cheryl was told she had stage 2 womb cancer.She underwent a hysterectomy and said it affected how she saw herself as a woman with Cheryl calling it an “horrendous time”.Cheryl with son AlexCredit: instagramTV legend Cheryl has shared a life updateCredit: X/@cherylfergison1The actress played Heather Trott on the BBC One soap from 2007 to 2012Credit: Rex More

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    EastEnders legend sparks rumours she’s set to make shock soap comeback as she parties with Scott Maslen and Diane Parish

    AN EastEnders icon has sparked rumours she could be set for another stint in Walford after partying with show stars.Patsy Palmer, who is famous for playing Bianca Jackson in the BBC soap, had brief return to Walford in March as part of two flashback episodes.Patsy Palmer partied with EastEnders stars at the weekendDiane Parish and Scott Maslen had a great timeDiane said revellers needed a password to enterPatsy is now back in LA with her familyCredit: instagramBut fans spied the 51-year-old letting loose with Diane Parish and Scott Maslen on Saturday night and are hopeful it’s a sign more episodes could be in the works.Diane, who plays Denise Fox, shared a video of the weekend fun as a group of pals danced the night away for a “secret soiree”.She captioned the clip: “Probably guessed by now, I can’t get enough of good music, a good dance and good vibes. “Thank you my Chiquitas @patsypalmerofficial and @iamtam_official for hosting a perfect night and DJing immaculate sets. READ MORE ON EASTENDERS”I know it’s another level when there’s a password for the guest list. Love it!”DJing is just one of Patsy’s talents alongside her acting career and passion for well-being and spirituality.Since the party, she has returned to her family home in Los Angeles.Today she shared footage of her greeting her partner Richard and three children before heading out for a bike ride and dog walk.Most read in ShowbizPrior to her recent soap return, Patsy’s Bianca was last seen on EastEnders five years ago.She reprised her iconic role as part of Whitney Dean’s exit storyline with pregnant Whitney and her partner Zack Hudson travelling to Milton Keynes to visit her.Patsy Palmer reveals why she finally decided to do Dancing On IceDuring a recent appearance on The One Show, Patsy, 51, said: “I remember coming onto the other lot and just feeling so surreal, because there was Pete Beale and Dot Cotton – I just remember feeling in awe of everybody.”It always feels new – you always want to go back with a fresh head. You never really want to go back with the same head – I’m not here with the same mindset that I was when I left. “It’s a fresh experience, but in exactly the same place.”She also spoke about her character’s infamous relationship with Ricky Butcher, played by Sid Owen.She said: “Sid and I have a chemistry – we’ve been friends since we were kids anyway cause we went to drama school together.”We already had a friendship before I came onto EastEnders – I think that’s why they put us together as our chemistry is brilliant.”Bianca Jackson returned to screens earlier this yearCredit: BBCEastEnders facts and figuresTHE beloved British soap has been captivating audiences for decades.

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    Jacqueline Jossa shows off her curves in sexy swimwear as Dubai family holiday turns into nightmare amid storm

    JACQUELINE Jossa showed off her curves in a range of sexy swimwear before her Dubai family holiday turned into nightmare.The EastEnders star, 31, and husband Dan Osborne, 32, and their kids jetted off to the UAE for some sunshine – but have been left “trapped” by the torrential rain and flooding.Jac Jossa looked amazing in her most recent In The Style rangeCredit: InstagramThe star wowed in a zebra print bikiniCredit: InstagramBefore heading off on holiday Jacqueline shared some stunning snaps of her modelling her new In The Style range.In one the mum-of-two was all smiles as she posed in a zebra print bikini, meanwhile pouted to the camera while rocking a black cut out swimsuit.Other looks included a peach colour two piece, a cream crochet beach dress and a black and white co-ord.Jac, Dan, their daughters Mia and Ella, and Dan’s son Teddy, have been caught up in the flooding.Read more on Jacqueline JossaA source told us: “Dan and Jacqueline took the kids on a break to Dubai and it’s ended up being a nightmare.”They’ve been trapped by the storms and are concerned about getting back home. The airport is chaos.”They’ve hunkered down at their hotel and are hoping for the best.”At 9am local time it was advised not to travel to Dubai International Airport.Most read in CelebrityJacqueline has been busy working up a sweat in the gym – and has recently revealed her amazing weight loss.More recently she shared some pictures from her new range with ITS on her social media.Dan Osbourne enjoys movie night with daughters Ella and Mia after Jacqueline Jossa sparks split rumoursShe previously stripped down to a two piece swimsuit and showed off her trim figure.Jac, who plays Lauren Branning BBC soap EastEnders, previously posed up a storm at the gym last month.She was all smiles with her pal after a sweaty gym session.It came weeks after the soap star showed off her weight loss in a new snap.Jac and Dan started dating in 2013.The pair tied the knot in 2017.Jac is on holiday with Dan, their daughters and his son TeddyCredit: Instagram More

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    Jacqueline Jossa and family ‘trapped in Dubai’ after city floods amid terrifying storms

    JACQUELINE Jossa and her young family have been left “trapped” by the torrential rain and flooding in Dubai, The Sun can exclusively report.The EastEnders actress, 31, and husband, former TOWIE star Dan Osborne, 32, have told how their dream trip has turned into a “nightmare”.Jacqueline Jossa and her young family have been left ‘trapped’ by the horror flooding in Dubai, we can exclusively reportCredit: InstagramIt came as their dream vacation turned to a ‘nightmare’ in the worst storm in Dubai in 75 yearsCredit: InstagramDan captured himself hunkering down in their hotel with their youngest daughter MiaCredit: InstagramThe former TOWIE star documented the squally conditions outside their hotel windowCredit: InstagramAt the time of reporting, at least one person was confirmed as dead in the worst storm in Dubai in 75 years.Flooding has wiped out the UAE’s millionaire playground – with Dan capturing the scenes from their hotel room in a dramatic Instagram video.Now a source has told us: “Dan and Jacqueline took the kids on a break to Dubai and it’s ended up being a nightmare.”They’ve been trapped by the storms and are concerned about getting back home. The airport is chaos.READ MORE JACQUELINE JOSSA”They’ve hunkered down at their hotel and are hoping for the best.”It’s not the first time their getaway has been scuppered by the conditions.The source added to us: “It’s like history repeating itself for them too.”Last time they went to Dubai just the two of them in 2019 they got caught up in a big storm too.”Most read in CelebrityDan took to his Instagram Stories to post an update showing the family holed up in their hotel.He enjoyed a cuddle with his youngest daughter Mia, aged five, as they relaxed on the bed, with him captioning the sweet snap which he captioned with the words: “Daddy’s girl.”Jacqueline Jossa looks incredible as she model black dressYet his son Teddy, aged 10, looked less than impressed as he saw the conditions outside.Meanwhile, Jacqueline and her eldest daughter Ella aged nine, were nowhere to be seen.WEATHER WARNINGAccording to state-fun WAM news agency it is the bigger than any ever previously recorded in the UAE.Inbound flights were cancelled at Dubai International Airport and others were diverted elsewhere – and DXB is still affected today.The transport hub’s X page wrote at 9am local time: “We advise you NOT to come to the airport, unless absolutely necessary.”Flights continue to be delayed and diverted. Please check your flight status directly with your airline.”We are working hard to recover operations as quickly as possible in very challenging conditions.”BIKINI BABEThe floods came just hours before the EastEnders showed off her weight loss as she revealed her latest career move.The Lauren Branning star has released her latest swimwear collection with fast-fashion retailer In The Style.Jacqueline revealed her real dress size – this being size 12 – as she modelled a zebra-print two-piece from her range.She recently showed off her weight loss during a trip to the gym, where she revealed her fitness secret.Jacqueline has previously told how she has started a new fitness routine involving various workouts – but has yet to detail to fans what these exercises include.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe explained: “I need to know what I’m doing is correct and right for me before I share it with you guys because I don’t want to be messing with your lives.”Even keeping up her efforts on a family holiday, she swapped out sun loungers for the gym.Dan’s son Teddy looked less than impressed at the weatherCredit: InstagramIt came as the EastEnders actress modelled her latest swim collection for In The StyleCredit: Instagram More

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    Helen Flanagan poses in plunging yellow dress during family Easter celebrations after revealing secret health battle

    HELEN Flanagan looked incredible as she posed in a plunging yellow dress during her family Easter celebrations. The 33-year-old revealed it was a day of double fun for her family while posing with youngest son Charlie. Helen looked incredible as she posed in a plunging yellow dress for EasterCredit: InstagramThe actress revealed she was also celebrating son Charlie’s third birthdayCredit: InstagramHelen is also mum to Matilda and Delilah from her relationship with Scott SinclairCredit: InstagramFormer Coronation Street star Helen – who also shares Matilda, seven, and Delilah, five, with ex-fiance Scott Sinclair – told fans Charlie was celebrating his birthday. Alongside the sweet snap, she wrote: “Happy Easter 🐣 it’s my little boys and nephews 3rd birthday party today.”Fans rushed to comment on the photo, with one saying: “Loving your glam.” Another said: “So beautiful.” And a third added: “Wow look at you.” More on Helen FlanaganHelen returned to social media this week after a brief hiatus to reveal she was diagnosed with psychosis.It came in the aftermath of her split from footballer Scott, 35, in July 2022 after 13 years together. Helen told how it was sparked by a bad reaction to ADHD medication.She posted online: “Basically I really struggled mental health wise December/January.Most read in Showbiz”I felt really not great in my head over Christmas and I didn’t really feel that much different when I took the kids away for new year.”I had a lot of difficult things going on things I just can’t talk about on Instagram. I felt terrible.Helen Flanagan stuns in plunging red dress as she poses with baby son”I was due on my theatre tour which I was excited about so when I came back from holiday I thought it was best for me to take some medication so I’d feel better and be able to cope better with being a working single mum of three. “I was emotionally struggling with the break up from the father of my kids but I had a really bad reaction though to the medication (an ADHD medication) and it sent me into a psychosis for a few days which I didn’t know I was in.”She had been due to make her acting comeback in a UK tour of murder mystery play Cluedo 2, but pulled out because of medical reasons.What is psychosis?
    PSYCHOSIS is when people lose contact with reality
    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, ahead injury or childbirth More

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    Helen Flanagan goes braless in very daring plunge dress after bravely revealing secret health battle

    HELEN Flanagan looked sensational in a daring plunging dress as she shared her latest sexy selfie with fans.It came after the Coronation Street star, 33, revealed her secret health battle and psychosis diagnosis this week.Helen Flanagan looked sensational in a plunging black dress in her latest Instagram selfieCredit: InstagramThe mum of one is no stranger to a sizzling social media snapCredit: InstagramIt came after Helen, 33, bravely revealed her secret health battle and psychosis diagnosisCredit: PAHelen gave a nod to the sizzling nature of her snap as she captioned it: “A glam one.”It saw the soap actress looking in good spirits in her halterneck frock with a deep neckline that reached to her stomach. The fabric clung to her curves and showed off her toned figure to perfection.Helen styled her blonde hair into blonde waves and accessorised with sparkling diamond earrings.READ MORE HELEN FLANAGANShe kept her make-up fresh with pale orange eyeshadow and a slick of pink gloss.Fans were quick to comment on her saucy social media comeback, with one musing: “Helen has been away from the gram for a little while and now she posts photos like this.”A second put: “Absolutely gorgeous,” as a third simply wrote: “Stun.”One then added: “There is no other.”Most read in CelebrityGlam girlFans previously called out the secret messages in Helen’s sexy selfies.Helen Flanagan shows off the results of her £5k boob job as she goes braless for before and after picsShe is no stranger to raunchy Instagram snaps, recently posing in a red bikini during a family holiday.Helen underwent her secret boob job last January in a bid to feel “more confident.”The ITV favourite is proud parent to Matilda, aged seven, Delilah, aged five, and Charlie, aged two – who she shares with former fiance Scott Sinclair, 34.She also showed off the results of her recent boob job in a stunning orange ruffle dress.Health horrorMum of three Helen returned to social media this week after a brief hiatus to reveal she was diagnosed with psychosis.It came in the aftermath of her split with footballer Scott.Helen told how it was sparked by a bad reaction to ADHD medication.The Rosie Webster actress posted online: “Basically I really struggled mental health wise December/January.”I felt really not great in my head over Christmas and I didn’t really feel that much different when I took the kids away for new year.”I had a lot of difficult things going on things I just can’t talk about on Instagram. I felt terrible.”I was due on my theatre tour which I was excited about so when I came back from holiday I thought it was best for me to take some medication so I’d feel better and be able to cope better with being a working single mum of three and I was emotionally struggling with the break up from the father of my kids but I had a really bad reaction though to the medication (an ADHD medication) and it sent me into a psychosis for a few days which I didn’t know I was in.”READ MORE SUN STORIES”I just love my kids so much,” Helen added in the emotional Instagram post.She had been due to make her acting comeback in a UK tour of murder mystery play Cluedo 2, but pulled out because of medical reasons.What is psychosis?PSYCHOSIS is when people lose contact with reality
    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, ahead injury or childbirth

    The mum-of-three told how she had a ‘bad reaction’ to her medicationCredit: Helen Flanagan/InstagramThe Corrie actress was quick to reassure fans she is OKCredit: Instagram/@hjgflanagan More

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    Soap legend Jennifer Leak who starred in Yours, Mine And Ours and Another World dies aged 76 after health battle

    SOAP star Jennifer Leak has died aged 76 following a battle with a neurological disease.The actress, who was born in Wales, starred in The Young and the Restless and Yours, Mine And Ours.Jennifer passed away on March 18Her ex Tim Matheson paid tribute to the starCredit: InstagramHer ex-husband and former co-star Tim Matheson confirmed the tragic news in a heartbreaking tribute.The Virgin River star said: “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of Jennifer Leak’s passing.”She wasn’t just my screen sister in ‘Yours, Mine and Ours’ but also my beloved first wife.”Jennifer was a remarkable woman, strong, lovely, and incredibly talented. My deepest condolences go out to her husband of 47 years, James D’Auria and their multitude of friends.”Read more newsThe actress died at her home in Florida on March 18 following a battle with rare neurological disease, progressive supranuclear palsy.The brain condition affects walking, balance, eye movements and swallowing.Brave Jennifer had taken part in several research programs to fight the disease.The actress was born in Cardiff but moved to LA to pursue an acting career.Most read in ShowbizShe made her on-screen debut as Lucille Ball’s daughter in the 1968 film, Yours, Mine and Ours.The star went on to appear in Hawaii Five-0, Nero Wolfe and The Mary Tyler Moore Show.In 1971, she landed a role on soap Bright Promise before going to star in The Young and the Restless, Another World, Guiding Light and One Life to Live.After divorcing The West Wing star Tim in 1971, she married James D’Auria six years later.Jennifer retired from acting in 1992 and later worked as a sales agent for a real estate company.Jennifer appeared in Yours Mine and Ours in 1968 alongside Lucille BallCredit: Getty More

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    Tina O’Brien stepped in to defend my 15-year-old daughter after she was swept up in nasty brawl over boys – I’m grateful

    THE mum of a 15-year-old girl who Tina O’Brien defended after she was swept up in a nasty brawl over boys has said she is “extremely grateful”.The actress, 40, is best known for playing Sarah Barlow, previously Platt, on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street.Tina O’Brien got dragged into a fight between teen girlsCredit: The SunThere was hair pulling and punches thrown last Friday eveningCredit: The SunTina is understood to have been plagued by problems outside her homeCredit: PAThe vicious fight occurred outside Tina’s home in the Stockport area last Friday evening.Shocking footage caught the 5ft 1in star throwing punches and putting one girl in a headlock as she tried to break a fight up.The soap legend was also hit and had her hair pulled after she rushed out of her £1million Manchester home wearing pink jogging bottoms.But Tina was praised by the mum of a youngster who she dashed to protect.Read more Showbiz NewsShe told The Sun: “Tina has been pretty brave in stepping in. Tina is only little herself and she was defending my daughter, so I am extremely grateful to her.”You can hear in her voice on the video that she is frightened. This is also not like her, and she is a really good person.”I have thanked her and would have done the same if it was my house.”A pal of Tina’s said she is now looking at beefing up security at the home, which she shares with hubby Adam Crofts and her two kids.Most read in ShowbizThe pal said: “Naturally, her number one priority is making sure they are safe and, crucially, that they feel safe.”Tina also held a crisis meeting with her soap bosses, who offered their “total support”.Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien relaxes at home by showing off her hand stand skills She has been given a week off work after she was left “traumatised” by the brawl.One source said: “Tina went straight to meet her Corrie bosses this morning.”She told them she was the victim here, and they have accepted that.”They also think the incident has traumatised her so have been very sympathetic.”Tina has been left really shaken and they told her to take a week off.”A spokesperson for O’Brien said: “Tina was the victim of an unprovoked incident outside her home which she has reported to the police.”READ MORE SUN STORIESGreater Manchester Police said: “Officers are investigating reports of an assault in the Stockport area between 8pm and 9pm on March 15 2024.”They confirmed that no arrests have been made over the incident but that inquiries are ongoing.Tina stormed out of the house in pink tracksuit bottoms after hearing the commotionCredit: The SunTina joined Corrie as Sarah Platt when she was 16Credit: ITVTina was punched and had her hair pulled before another teen joins in the brawlCredit: SplashATTACKS ON EX’S MOTORBy MICHAEL HAMILTON

    TINA O’Brien was accused of smashing up her ex Ryan Thomas’s Range Rover with a baseball bat after a late-night row two years ago.
    The Sun revealed that the motor’s wing ­mirror was taken off and its paintwork scratched during the 1am bust-up.
    The couple started dating in 2003 when they were both starring on Corrie and have a daughter Scarlett.
    But they then had a “fractious relationship” after splitting in 2009.
    Tempers were said to have flared after Tina had been partying with friends, and Ryan went to meet her.
    A source said at the time: “It was quite a disturbing incident and Ryan drove away as soon as he could. He’s furious.”
    Ryan, 39, played Jason Grimshaw in Corrie until 2016. He has since retired from acting. More