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    Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson spark engagement rumours with adorable new couple snap

    ZARA McDermott and Sam Thompson have sparked engagement rumours with an adorable new couple snap. The pair posed together as they enjoyed an exotic getaway with Pete Wicks, 36. Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott have sparked engagement rumoursCredit: Instagram / @samthompsonukThey are both currently on an exotic holiday with Sam’s BFF Pete WicksCredit: InstagramThe King Of The Jungle took to social media with an album of adorable loved-up snapsCredit: Instagram / @samthompsonukThe 2023 King Of The Jungle both took to Instagram with a string of adorable new snaps with his girlfriend. The loved-up pair looked happier than ever as they posed whilst they enjoyed a plush dinner out of the UK. Zara McDermott, 27, was dressed in a stunning orange dress with a plunging neckline as she cosied up to her man. In one snap, she planted a kiss on the lips of her boyfriend who was dressed in a casual navy t-shirt and white linen trousers. READ MORE ON SAM AND ZARASam Thompson, 31, captioned the post: “Couple happy geese ❤️.”This sparked their fans to flood the comments section of the post as they wondered when the pair could get engaged. Some users even thought it could have been an announcement reveal at the first glimpse of the former The Made In Chelsea stars. One fan gushed: “I keep getting excited when you guys post photos thinking it’ll be an engagement 😍😍.”Most read in ShowbizA second echoed: “It’s time to put a ring on it for sure.””Why are you not putting a ring on that? Don’t let her realise you are punching! 😂,” noted a third. As a fourth user exclaimed: “I think it’s time you put a ring on it @samthompsonuk ! 💍 ❤️.”Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott play a trick, and dance in sparkly cowboy boots with Pete to BeyonceThis was as a fifth fan added: “Keep swiping to the end each time hoping for a ring.”Zara even seemed to declare her future intentions for the relationship as she replied with the word, ‘Forever’ along with a heart emoji.This comes after fans thought they were convinced the duo got engaged in March on their romantic holiday.Sam took to Instagram to post a loved-up snap as he laid on a sandy beach with his longtime partner in Dubai.The duo have been also been named as quite the power couple as they were tipped to crack America after appearing on the two biggest shows on TV last year.The loved-up pair were all smiles as they cosied up togetherCredit: Instagram / @samthompsonukSam regularly appears with his longtime girlfriend on social media and in publicCredit: zara_mcdermott/instagramThe duo previously sparked engagement rumours with their fans when they went on another holiday together in DubaiCredit: Instagram/samthompsonuk More

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    Rachel Riley gives Strictly star husband a steamy kiss after supporting Johannes Radebe’s new show

    FROM the moment they first danced together on BBC’s Strictly, Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev have been partners ever since, with their 2019 Las Vegas wedding, followed by the birth of their two children.Even after a decade together and managing their private lives with the demands of the public eye, it seems that the pair are still burning with passion.The pair kissed passionately outside the theatre on Saturday nightCredit: MagicmomentsUKThe pair looked like new lovers as they kissed in the West End shadowsCredit: MagicmomentsUKThe Countdown star, 38 and former Strictly pro, 44 enjoyed a rare night off from parenting duties, to attend Strictly Come Dancing’s professional dancer, Johannes Radebe’s House of Jojo show at the London Palladium.The lovebirds were pictured kissing in the shadow of the theatre, with Rachel placing her hands on her husbands face and Pasha running his hands up and down her body.Rachel, an Oxford-education Maths wiz, then leaned against a wall, as she changed out of her high heels into a pair of flat shoes, while Pasha looked on attentively.Last year, Rachel described herself and Pasha as being like “passing ships in the night,’ as they work hard to juggle their workload with looking after their two children, Maven, three and Noa, two.read more aboutSpeaking to The Sun, she said:  “It’s nice to have date nights, especially as we can be ships that pass in the night, especially when you have kids as well.”And the Essex-born star underscored that even the best of relationships change over time.She said: “When you first get together, if they’re away for three months and you’ve only been together a month, it’s a big deal, But when you’ve been together the best part of decade and you can see a future of how ever many more decades that you get together, it kind of changes your perspective.”However, both she and Kovalev know that their current phase of parenthood is temporary and they are currently “enjoying this phase of having little ones”.Most read in Showbiz“When the kids get old and move out, you’ve still got each other and we value that and we look forward to that when we can get back to that but also we don’t feel time constrained,” she said.Riley and Kovalev first met in 2013, when the presenter became a a competitor on the BBC’s Strictly and was partnered up with Kovalev. They married in 2019 in Las Vegas.Prior to her marriage to Kovalev, Riley was married to Jamie Gilbert, who she met while studying at Oxford University. They married in 2012 but split up 16 months later.Countdown’s Rachel Riley wows fans in nude illusion dress Rachel changes into more sensible shoes for the journey homeCredit: MagicmomentsUKOne kiss is all it takes- these candid shots are not staged for the camerasCredit: MagicmomentsUKTheir sizzling chemistry was obvious for all to see when they first met on Strictly in 2013Credit: TV CompanyHappy Families: Now they are married with two children, a decade on from meetingCredit: Alamy More

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    Inside Pretty Little Thing founder’s £20MILLION wedding lasting four days with superstar performance & lavish gift bags

    HE is known for his affordable fashion, but there was no expense spared when PrettyLittleThing founder Umar Kamani tied the knot in the South of France on Friday.The billionaire businessman — whose brand was acquired by Boohoo in 2020 — splashed £20MILLION on a four-day extravaganza at a five-star hotel as he wed model Nada Adelle.The PrettyLittleThing founder, Umar Kamani, right, tied the knot with their model wife Nada Adelle, on FridayCredit: Tim StewartRio Ferdinand and wife Kate at Umar’s star studded weddingCredit: Instagram/rioferdy5Mariah Carey performed at the doCredit: Instagram/acsimonAfter a white-themed party on Thursday evening, Umar jetted in Mariah Carey as guest of honour for the black-tie ceremony on Friday.In a Dior gown, the superstar songstress serenaded the guests with hits including Hero, Always Be My Baby and Emotions.Earlier in the day, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli sang as Nada walked down the aisle, before Umar’s close pal, ex-Coronation Street actor Richard Fleeshman performed Moon Dance at the reception.The guest list at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc included Kate and Rio Ferdinand, Anthony Joshua, Ronan Keating, Tinie Tempah, Christina Milian, Naomi Campbell, Steven Bartlett, and Holly Valance with her property tycoon husband Nick Candy.READ MORE CELEB NEWSGuests were served a three-course meal of burrata and grilled tomatoes with an almond and herb salad followed by roast beef and peppercorn sauce.The dessert included chocolate mousse paired with vanilla ice cream.Former Corrie star Ryan Thomas — joined by partner Lucy Mecklenburgh and brothers Adam and Scott — gave a hilarious best man speech.Each guest was treated to huge gift bags, printed with the monograms of the bride and groom.Most read in BizarreThe treats were left in their luxury bedrooms at the hotel, where a junior suite is £3,000 a night.Umar set up Pretty­LittleThing in 2012 with his brother Adam.Ed Sheeran lead list of celebs at star-studded Miami Grand Prix An insider tells me: “Umar has worked so hard all his career and loves nothing more than to share his wealth with his friends and family.“He is delighted to have found his match in Nada and wanted to create a huge celebration. He appreciated everyone travelling to France for his big day so want­­ed to treat them all.”Umar — who proposed to Nada with a £1.45million diamond ring in 2021 — lavished pals with treatments in the Dior spa.The Indian wedding took place yesterday while today, guests will enjoy a beach barbecue.Don’t worry, Umar, I realise my ­invitation must have got lost in the post . . . Ryan Thomas, who was joined by brothers Alex and and Scott, gave an excellent best man’s speechCredit: instagram/Scott ThomasNaomi Campbell was snapped at the eventCredit: Instagram/@moalturkiAnthony Joshua was in attendanceCredit: instagram/mark_cunningham13Rita’s mum is NHS hairoRITA ORA’s psychiatrist mum Vera treated her NHS ­colleagues to a VIP night out on Monday – at the launch bash for her daughter’s luxury hair product range.The pop star threw a lavish party in London’s glam Old Sessions House to reveal her Typebea range and Vera decided to give her colleagues at West London NHS Trust’s child and adolescent mental health services a well-deserved treat by bringing them along.A source said: “The NHS staff had a great evening and enjoyed the free-flowing food and drink.“Rita was excited to meet them and posed for pictures. She really values the important work they all do and made sure they went home with bulging goodie bags.”Madge making wavesMADONNA certainly got Into The Groove as she geared up to end her Celebration Tour in spectacular style.The Queen of Pop took inspiration from her famous cone bra in a custom jewelled dress for a soundcheck on Friday ahead of her free show on the world-famous Copacabana Beach in Brazil last night.Madonna got Into The Groove as she geared up to end her Celebration TourCredit: BackGridThe singer engaged in a steamy encounter with a backup dancer on stageCredit: BackGridHer raunchy routine also saw her in a green gimp mask before a steamy encounter with a backup dancer on stage.I exclusively revealed in March that the Like A Virgin hitmaker would be performing at the beach in Rio de Janeiro.Madonna will be following in the footsteps of music legends including the Rolling Stones, who performed by the sea in front of 1.5million fans in 2006.If anyone can make history, it’s Madge.Madge’s raunchy routine also saw her in a green gimp maskCredit: SplashSisters inspired by AmyDANNII MINOGUE is back playing Cupid as host of the UK’s first dating show just for women.And one of the stars of BBC Three’s I Kissed A Girl has revealed that coming out to her family also prompted her two sisters to express their true selves as well.I Kissed A Girl star Amy Spalding said she came out as a lesbian during her second year at the University of LeedsCredit: GettyAmy Spalding said she came out during her second year at the University of Leeds after she did not feel she could while a pupil at £22,000-a-year Claremont Fan Court School in Surrey.She said: “I grew up in a very conservative part of Surrey and the ­environment I was in was not very accepting and I never felt comfortable to be myself.“It is funny as well because my two sisters are also queer and we had no idea that each other was gay.“I got a girlfriend and broke the news to the family.“My little sister was a bit like, ‘Oh no, now I have to come out as queer’.“There were a couple of hesitations from the family but now everyone is so amazing and so supportive.”Lenn joins Mila high clubLIAM GALLAGHER’s son Lennon is clearly a chip off the old block.I can reveal he has split from his long-term girlfriend Isobel Richmond and has moved on with a stunning Polish model.Liam Gallagher and Patsy Kensit’s son, Lennon Gallagher, 24, was spotted kissing Mila RowyszynCredit: BackGridThe pair met for their date at celeb haunt Bar ­ItaliaCredit: BackGridThe eldest son of the Oasis rocker and actress Patsy Kensit was seen kissing Polish cover girl Mila Rowyszyn in ­London’s Soho last week.Model Lennon wore a £310 MISBHV hoodie while Mila sported vintage Chanel biker boots for their date at celeb haunt Bar ­Italia.An onlooker said: “Lennon didn’t hold back by showing his affection for Mila.“They seemed to have lots in common as they chatted outside over glasses of champagne and a packet of cigarettes.“Lennon is clearly in love as he wasn’t even fazed when Mila knocked over an entire glass of fizz on his designer hoodie. He even offered her his tracksuit bottoms as her legs were cold sitting outside.”Mila is a Polish modelCredit: SuppliedCaught Live: Cruel Intentions @ Victoria, LondonMOVIE Cruel Intentions has been cleverly captured on the West End stage as an eccentric musical including a nostalgic jukebox of Nineties hits.Running at The Other Palace Theatre, it follows the same story of teen treachery, privilege and virginity, and pops with vocal talent.Delicious chart bangers include Christina Aguilera’s Genie In A Bottle, TLC’s No Scrubs, NSYNC’s Bye Bye Bye, Ace Of Base’s The Sign and Natalie Imbruglia’s timeless Torn.The source 1999 film material hasn’t aged that well but the production plays for laughs without fully committing to satire and gets away with it due to its peppy tone and fast-paced style.It’s about having a good night out rather than exploring issues in depth, with little time given to delve before it’s on to the next hit number.A fun, singalong night that will make you yearn for your school days, albeit briefly.       Party of the weekYOUTH To The People Superfood Skin Drip Serum launch at Space NK, ChelseaWHAT WE ATE: Fruit pots and lime and papaya protein balls.READ MORE SUN STORIESLady Amelia Spencer and Zara Martin attended the Youth To The People X Space NK: Superfood Skin Drip launchCredit: Dave BenettWHAT WE DRANK: Grey Goose cocktails, San Pellegrino and champagne.WHO WAS THERE: Lady Amelia Spencer, DJ Zara Martin and YouTuber Jim Chapman.This week who I would… SnogParis Hilton for her Tan-Luxe collab – an essential with the weather this badCredit: GettyMarryJ Balvin enjoying a salsa dance with his crew before going on stage on tourCredit: GettyAvoidThe celeb pants fashion trend – it doesn’t work well in real lifeCredit: Getty More

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    Who is Marcus Wareing’s wife Jane and do they have any children?

    MARCUS Wareing and his wife married in 2000 after dating for seven years.Here is everything we know about his wife Jane and their family.The pair dated for seven years before tying the knotCredit: GettyWho is Jane Wareing? Michelin-starred chef Marcus is one of Britain’s renowned chefs and was a protege of Gordon Ramsay. Although the chef has enjoyed being in the limelight for the past few decades, he has also managed to keep much of his life private.Little is known about his wife Jane – although on her Twitter page, @mrsmwareing, she describes herself as a “patient wife of a chef”. Much like the rest of her life, her Instagram account is private – but her bio describes her as “mum of three and wife of chef”.READ MORE ON MARCUS WAREINGTheir home is not so much of a mystery as they live together in a posh £5million house in Wimbledon.In October 2019, burglars raided their property and stole £33,000 worth of goods.Marcus has a new BBC show called Simply Provence, which will show him learning to whip up classic French dishes with a British twist.Speaking about his new TV show, he said: “I’m a self-proclaimed lover of French food and have dedicated my life’s work to perfecting the art of elite, French cuisine but, until now, have never stepped back to fully immerse myself in the culture, the people and the simple, yet delicious, food that is at the heart of this beautiful region.Most read in Celebrity”I can’t wait to take audiences on a deep-dive into Provence and create some simple dishes and flavour combinations that everyone will be able to try at home – it will really be a feast for the senses.”I didn’t ask her to marry me until I really knew that she was right for what I want.Marcus WareingThe TelegraphWhen did the couple get married?Marcus Wareing’s wife Jane worked for him as his PACredit: Times Newspapers LtdMarcus was 22 years old and working as a sous chef at Gravetye Manor in West Sussex, he met Jane.The chef was working in the kitchen while Jane worked as the front-of-house manager.After seven years of dating, the pair tied the knot in 2000. Marcus took a long time to propose because he wanted to make sure Jane could handle his work ethic. LATEST ON MASTERCHEFThe driven chef was not prepared to compromise his work for his relationship.In an interview with the Telegraph back in 2015, Marcus said: “I didn’t ask her to marry me until I really knew that she was right for what I want. “Jane understood my industry. “She got who I was and never put pressure on me to be anything else. I had a free reign.”At their wedding, Marcus’ old pal Gordon Ramsay was his best man.They ended their friendship after a heated argument.Marcus told the MailOnline: “It was the best thing that ever happened to both of us. “I wanted to be in his shoes and I can’t be in his shoes — they’re too big. “I knew I couldn’t fill them and I think I had another ambition and I had another goal. “So I had to try.”READ MORE SUN STORIESMarcus Wareing shows off very unusual bangers and mash technique on MasterChef The ProfessionalsDo Marcus Wareing and his wife have any children?Marcus Wareing and his wife Jane have three children, Jake, Jessie and Archie.Chef Ramsay is the godfather of their oldest son Jake. More

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    Who are Campbell and Jett Puckett?

    THIS social media couple has gained thousands of views and a massive online fan following just by “fit check” videos. Meet the hyper-viral couple that has been dominating TikTok feeds with their unique content creation.TikTok influencers Campbell Puckett and Jett Puckett have amassed millions of viewsCredit: The Mega AgencyWho is Campbell Puckett?Campbell Puckett, known as “Pookie” by her followers, is a social media influencer with over 250,000 followers on TikTok.She started as a content creator and lifestyle blogger from Atlanta.The University of Mississippi graduate attained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing in 2013. Before rising to fame, the social media sensation was an American Airlines flight attendant.According to her LinkedIn page, she also worked as an account executive for several management companies.In 2017, Campbell made a career out of content creator with her blog You Should Wear That. Thousands of fashion bloggers flocked to her Instagram reaching an audience of nearly 200,000. Who is Campbell Puckett’s husband Jett?Jett Puckett is the managing director of a mergers and acquisitions company. Most read in CelebrityAccording to Page Six, Campbell and Jett met in Philadelphia in 2015.In a TikTok video, Jett said: “I walked up to the prettiest girl at a wine bar in Philadelphia and just started talking to her.“Two days later, we were inseparable and 10 months later we were engaged.”The couple tied the knot in April 2018 after purchasing a new home in Atlanta.One of Jett’s most popular catchphrases is: “Pookie is looking absolutely fire tonight,” which he adorably says to compliment his wife. What was Campbell’s controversy about? WHILE the social media influencer is known for her sweet charm, she once got invoved in a serious controversy for which she recieved severe backlash from public.
    In January, some Reddit users started posting pictures of a woman seeming to be Campbell posing in front of a Confederate flag.
    The New York Times reported that the pictures were sourced from a Facebook page that appeared to belong to the influencer.
    Another set of pictures appearing to show Campbell wearing an old-fashioned gown also started circulating – which some users suggested was a costume for an “Old South” plantation-themed party.
    These images were found to have links to a Pinterest account of a sorority at the University of Mississippi, of which Campbell was a member.
    The influencer received severe backlash from the public and was forced to issue a statement on her Instagram as a response.
    “As some of you may have seen, some old photos of mine recently resurfaced,” she wrote.
    “At the time these photos were taken, I was 20. I didn’t fully understand the impact of my actions the way I do now, 12 years later. I fully apologize for the harm this may have caused for some and take full responsibility.”

    What is Campbell and Jett Puckett’s net worth?The couple’s “fit checks” content has earned them millions of likes, brand deals and a whopping popularity.It is not known the exact net worth of the online lovebirds. However, the couple often posts collaborations with various brands on their social media accounts.They recently took to their Instagram stories to advertise vitamin D supplements. The Georgia-based pair has been posting videos about their marriage for years.But their fame took off in recent weeks when Jett began complimenting Campbell’s outfit of the day.In a viral video, he said: “Pookie is looking absolutely fire tonight.”Who are Campbell Puckett’s parents?The lifestyle content creator is the daughter of Cynthia Campbell Hunt. READ MORE SUN STORIESOn her 30th birthday, Cynthia wished her daughter a happy birthday in a heartfelt post. Taking to Instagram, she said: “My best friend’s birthday.”Jett and pictured at the 2024 Coachella Music FestivalCredit: The Mega Agency More

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    TV presenter secretly gets engaged to actor boyfriend after months of rumours as they plan ‘classy’ summer ceremony

    CONGRATULATIONS to model Alexa Chung and actor Tom Sturridge, who I can confirm are engaged.They have been surrounded by rumours for several months that he had popped the question, but I’ve learned she has told the happy news to her nearest and dearest — and is gearing up to tie the knot.Model Alexa Chung and actor Tom Sturridge are engagedCredit: GettyAlexa is said to be ‘over the moon’ and is ‘head over heels’ for TomThe couple are expected to get married in the summer, two years after they went public with their romance.A source said: “Alexa has confirmed to her friends that she is indeed engaged to Tom and she is over the moon.“She is in a great place and seems completely head over heels for him. They’re a great match.“They have been hard at work planning a wedding with all of their close pals there.Read More on Showbiz“It won’t be a massive over-the-top affair but a smaller, classier and cooler bash.”Alexa has had a few famous partners over the years, but this is the first time she has got serious enough to become engaged.In the early Noughties she dated fashion photographer David Titlow, before a four-year romance with Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner.She went on to have a two-year relationship with hunky actor Alexander Skarsgard and later dated confectionery heir Orson Fry.Most read in BizarreTom, who has starred in movies including The Boat That Rocked and Far From The Madding Crowd, was previously with actress Sienna Miller from 2011 to 2015 and they have an 11-year-old daughter together.Awkward photosThankfully though, they all play happy families, as Sienna revealed during an interview with Vogue mag last year.Sienna, who is now with actor Oli Green, said of their situation: “It’s genuinely very loving and cosy and great. It’s ideal. It’s incredible. We are very lucky.”That’s very understanding, given there were awkward photos in 2022 when Alexa and Tom confirmed their romance with a snog at the Wimbledon tennis — in seats directly behind Sienna.Not many exes would be able to laugh that off quite as easily . . . Alexa Chung speechless as Portrait Artist of The Year contestant urges her to sit with her legs open in dress More

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    Wildest celeb stag dos… including top royal’s fireworks fight and Premier League star caught in a VERY awkward photo

    WHETHER it’s being chained to a lamp post, given a lap dance or passing out fully clothed – we’ve all heard at least one wild stag-do story.And it seems no-one – no matter how rich or famous they are – necessarily avoids such tales of raucous partying… it’s just a little bit more fancy.Mike Tindall really let his hair down – so to speak – at his stag do, dressing up in a pink tutu for a night outCredit: Splash NewsTom Grennan travelled to Las Vegas for his wild stag-doCredit: SplashJust last week, details emerged from singer Tom Grennan’s wild Las Vegas stag do, where the singer landed a staggering £10,000 gambling win.In true stag-do fashion, his pals even mocked up a hilarious ‘missing’ poster for the star, stating he was 57, and potentially suffering from ‘delusions of grandeur’. From topless waiters, guests stripping off and one groom-to-be dressing up as a chicken, to splurging thousands on booze bills – some of the world’s most famous men have held staggeringly expensive stag nights.Wayne Rooney When Wayne Rooney proposed to his then-girlfriend Coleen in 2003 aged just 17, there was no expense spared for the stag do ahead of their extravagant £5million Italian wedding.READ MORE SHOWBIZ FEATURESThe Ibiza party took place years later in 2008 with the 22-year-old star footballer flying out 13 of his nearest and dearest. He boasted about spending £10,000 a head, so guests were instructed to leave their wallets at home.The four-day bash saw the group, which included Wayne’s two brothers, his dad and his father-in-law, sucking back Sambuca at Lineker’s, popping bottles at multiple superclubs and sailing on a 60-foot yacht.Wayne even rented a hillside villa complete with a pool, outdoor bar and terrace so the group could sleep and relax in their downtime.Most read in CelebrityWayne, pictured with wife Coleen in their younger years, paid to fly out all his friends and family for an all expenses paid Ibiza partyCredit: instagramAndy Carroll Footballer Andy Carroll’s Dubai stag before he wed Towie star wife Billi Mucklow hit the headlines – for all the wrong reasons. Fans were left concerned the wedding might not even go ahead after the star, now 34, was reportedly snapped passed out between a pair of blonde models.Thankfully both the star and the women were able to quickly set the record straight and made clear nothing untoward happened – although it was understood bride-to-be Billi was left less than impressed.They worked through it, and are still together and proud parents, sharing three children, aged eight, five and three. Billi Mucklow was said at the time to be less than impressed by the photos – but they worked through itCredit: InstagramThis awkward photo of him passed out emerged – although it turned out there was an innocent explanationCredit: instagramElton John  In 2005, Elton John, now 77, leapt at the chance to marry his long-term partner David Furnish, 61, when the law changed to allow same-sex civil unions in the United Kingdom. The stag do, which came before the pair’s long-awaited marriage, was rumoured to have cost £100,000.The extensive guest list included rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, Kid Rock, Liz Hurley, Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears and Orlando Bloom, who all partied with the couple at the newly opened Too2Much cabaret nightclub in Soho.Topless waiters served sparkling wine and drag queen Lily Savage performed for the group, as did the iconic boy band Take That.The party got a little wild, with Jake Shears revealing years later on an episode of The Masked Singer in 2020 that Ozzy Osbourne saw him naked at the party.Speaking to Ozzy’s daughter Kelly who was guest judging, he said: “Ozzy Osbourne once saw me in nothing but my birthday suit, tonight I’m not horsing around.”Kelly clocked his identity immediately, saying “Jake Shears from the Scissor Sisters, as I know my dad has seen him naked. It was Elton’s stag party.”Elton John was rumoured to have spent £100k on his big party, which reportedly featured topless waiters serving wineCredit: GettyMike Tindall Mike Tindall is known for being one of the most down to earth members of the ‘Firm’.And he proved that when he was pictured enjoying extended drinking sessions dressed in various funny outfits on his stag do in Florida – much to the amusement of the other royals.In one swanky bar the 11-strong group even racked up a £12,000 bar tab including ten bottles of tequila and a bottle of Dom Perignon Rose costing over £800.Speaking on a JOE UK podcast, Mike said: “I got ripped – they got stuck into me after I got back from my stag do when it was the Duke’s 90th.”All of them. It was in the papers. ‘Had a good time did you?’.” He’s not the only royal to have fully embraced and enjoyed the pre-nuptial tradition either…The royal splurged £12k on the bar tab at his stag ahead of his wedding to ZaraCredit: PAPrince Harry Before his 2018 wedding to Meghan Markle, Prince Harry partied hard in the countryside with his brother Prince William and their close friends.The party was held at a friend’s Hampshire country home and the group enjoyed boxing, a mechanical bull and face painting – as well as a lot of alcohol. In his book Spare, he said he turned up to the weekend “ready to party”. But perhaps he got a little more than he bargained for because Prince Harry found himself on the receiving end of a rather “boys will be boys” activity. He revealed at one point he was dressed up as a giant chicken whilst his friends shot fireworks at him from afar.He said: “All right, I offered to do it. Whoever comes closest wins!”Prince Harry dressed up as a chicken for a laugh at his party ahead of his 2018 nuptials to Meghan MarkleCredit: APPrince William The future King also enjoyed a stag do too, before his 2011 nuptials to Kate Middleton. The party was held that same year at a mansion in Devon with 20 of his friends – including his best man Prince Harry.The group enjoyed clay shooting, surfing and party games at Hartland Abbey – but the future King didn’t escape all ridicule, saying her was often to wear a chest wig and hair piece.In a later interview, Prince William revealed he and his brother Prince Harry had employed “military precision” in their planning to ensure the media weren’t leaked any details of the bash.  Prince William wedding to Kate Middleton was one of the biggest royal events in recent historyCredit: APGeorge Clooney Hollywood royalty George Clooney, 62, splashed out for his last night as an unmarried man with a seven-course dinner in Italy which could have cost £3,000 – if the manager hadn’t waived the entire bill as a treat.Before he married his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, 46, George visited the charming Ristorante da Ivo in Venice with five close friends.George is thought to be a regular at the restaurant where he gave the manager ten minutes notice before turning up for their feast.The group ate five courses and two puddings, washed down with multiple bottles of £250 vintage wine.At the end of the meal, the manager waived the whole bill for the group as a wedding gift to the superstar.George married his stunning bride the following day in a ten-minute civil service.George Clooney didn’t hold back when it came to marking his last night of ‘freedom’ as an unmarried manCredit: GettyJamie Laing Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing, 35, flexed his posh stag do in the French Alps on Instagram before he married his wife Sophie Habboo, 31, in 2019.The 34-year-old CEO and podcast host travelled to Val d’Isère with his friends for a stylish luxury skiing retreat. Joining the group was a private chef who cooked all the group’s meals for them. In snaps posted to social media, Jamie flaunted the custom stag do merch including hats from Gigi and Olive with “Jamie’s Ski School” printed across them.He didn’t escape ridicule either, with his friends forcing him to wear a costume of his sweets business Candy Kittens while he skied down the mountain.Jamie Laing’s mates forced him to dress up on his posh stag doCredit: instagramJoe Swash Before marrying his wife Stacey Solomon in 2022, former EastEnders star Joe Swash, 42, partied hard in Ibiza, dancing in the VIP section of O Beach club –  owned by Wayne Lineker. Tables at the luxury club don’t come cheap, ranging from  £388 to £1,379.Joe was joined at the bash by fellow Eastenders star Dean Gaffney, ex-TOWIE star Ricky Rament, comedian Rob Beckett and Stacey’s Dad David.At the club, the group were surprised by a group of swimsuit-clad hostesses holding up letters to spell out ‘SWASHY’.It seems it all got a bit too much for the main man however, with Joe seemingly passing out at one point. It all seemed to get a bit too much for Joe Swash on his stagCredit: instagramThe star celebrated with pals ahead of his 2022 wedding to TV sweetheart Stacey SolomonCredit: instagramKit Harington Before taking the hand of his Game of Thrones co-star Rose Leslie, Kit Harington, 37, spent a luxury weekend with his pals in the Welsh countryside.Splashing out £4,000 for a secret stag do with his mates, the handsome star spent his weekend ziplining and drinking at the local pub.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe actor booked a weekend at Henllan’s Erivat Hall in North Wales where even a basic room will run you about £550 a night.The spacious party pad boasts a huge indoor hot tub as well as beds for up to 30 people and the package Kit picked included hovercraft racing, high ropes and horse trekking – coming in with a price tag of £127 per person.Game of Thrones stars Kit and Rose got married in 2018Credit: Getty More

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    Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper secretly marries longtime boyfriend Matt Kaplan in lavish beach ceremony

    CALL Her Daddy podcast host Alex Cooper has married her fiance Matt Kaplan.The couple, who got engaged in March 2023, tied the knot in Riviera Maya, Mexico, earlier this month.Call Her Daddy podcast host Alex Cooper married film producer Matt Kaplan earlier this monthCredit: GettyThe couple, who got engaged in March 2023, tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in MexicoCredit: GettyAlex, 29, originally met the 40-year-old film producer during a Zoom call back in 2020.She teased the news in her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, telling followers, “Daddy Gang, I’ve been keeping a secret from you.””It’s the hardest secret I’ve ever had to keep. But today, it’s yours,” she added.Alex then shared a photo of the wedding cakes on her feed, announcing the two had gotten married on April 6.WEDDING DETAILSSpeaking about her special day, the Call Her Daddy host told Vogue that the ceremony was “everything we wanted it to be.”“It was emotional, heartfelt, and we tailored it to exactly how we always envisioned it,” she explained.Matt said the two wanted it to feel relaxed and authentic, adding that the day felt “very naturally curated.””We wanted to choose a destination that was private, romantic, and felt like a vacation for not only us but all of our guests,” Alex said.Most read in Celebrity”It was really important to us to keep the guest list small so we could be present with each other and the people who we love the most and who have helped us become who we are today.”Alex’s brother Grant officiated the wedding, while their dogs, Bruce and Henry, served as the ring bearers – running down the aisle with the couple’s rings around their necks.After Alex and Matt exchanged personal vows, the group headed to cocktail hour and later down to the beach in an open-air tent for dinner.At the reception, Alex said the “vibes were immaculate” as everybody hit the dance floor. “There were dance-offs, bottles being passed around, crowd surfing…and once again, I’m not a dancer, but there wasn’t a care in the world from anyone that night. Everyone was on cloud nine,” she told the outlet.The podcaster said the night ended with almost every guest running into the ocean.For the special day, the 29-year-old wore a custom Danielle Frankel wedding dress that “turned out to be her dream.””I felt so classic and chic in it. I felt confident and sexy while still elegant and timeless,” Alex elaborated.ALEX’S ENGAGEMENTAlex opened up about her proposal during an episode of Call Her Daddy last year, labeling it as “the best moment of her life.”Matt, notoriously known as “Mr. Sexy Zoom Man,” popped the question to the podcaster on March 3.Alex initially kept the news quiet for nearly a month, sharing it only with her close family and friends.She recalled the details of the special day, saying Matt was unable to fulfill his daily act of bringing her a cup of coffee because he supposedly had an early meeting.She then headed to a photoshoot for her interview with W Magazine, which turned out to be fake.When she returned home, she opened the door to find candles all over her house and a laptop next to a sign that read, “Play Me.”Her about-to-be fiance popped up on screen in the same outfit he wore during their initial Zoom meeting three years prior.Alex was then sent on a scavenger hunt around the house, which eventually led her to a closet where a blue sweatpant and sweatshirt set was laid out for her.She walked outside to more candles and white rose petals lined up along the ground, leading her to Matt and their two golden doodles.”You’re my person. You’re my best friend. You’re my soulmate,” Alex recalled Matt saying.READ MORE SUN STORIES”You’re the best sex I’ve ever had and you mean everything to me in this world. Please marry me. I love you,” he added.The podcaster shared the exciting news on Instagram, where she joked that she was “officially unwell… and engaged.”Alex and Matt had a small ceremony officiated by the podcaster’s brother that later went into a beachside receptionCredit: GettyAlex wore a custom Danielle Frankel wedding dress that she labeled as ‘elegant and timeless’ for her special dayCredit: GettyMatt popped the question to Alex last year by taking her on a scavenger that led to a wardrobe change and a romantic backyard settingCredit: Getty More