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Stacey Dooley backs out of living with Kevin Clifton in a bid to ‘slow things down’ following whirlwind romance

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Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton have decided the time isn’t right for them to get a place together (Picture: Rex Features)

She’s finally moved into her new digs after leaving the Brighton flat she shared with ex Sam Tucknott back in March.

But while it was thought Stacey Dooley would be shacking up with her new love and Strictly Come Dancing partner Kevin Clifton, the journalist chose to get her own solo space instead.

‘Kevin and Stacey were infatuated with each other after finishing Strictly and their relationship was incredibly quick and passionate,’ a source explained to The Sun. ‘They talked about getting a place together and it was really intense.

‘But now the honeymoon period has ended and they’re both working very hard again, she thought it best to slow things down and to get a place of her own.’

The insider added that Kevin, 36, ‘understood’ her decision and agreed it would be good for the couple to have their own space while the relationship is still so new.

The news comes after the documentary-maker, 32, gave fans a glimpse inside her new digs and revealed she’s been sleeping on the floor.

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Stacey showed off her pad on Instagram as she makes the final touches to her new flat (Picture: Stacey Dooley/Instagram)

It turns out Stacey was so keen to get into her own place that she’s still waiting on quite a few key pieces of furniture.

Taking to Instagram, she shared a shot of the bedroom – stylish with its light-filled windows and stained wooden floors.

With room to move around, all that could be seen was a mattress and white quilt set. She wrote on her Instagram Stories: ‘Watches Marie Kondo once… I mean, aside from this room. Clearly finished…’

Despite the claims Stacey chose to move into her own space, the journalist’s relationship with Kevin seems to be going from strength to strength, with engagement rumours abound after the Glow Up presenter was seen with a gold ring on her wedding finger recently.

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Dog The Bounty Hunter emotionally recalls Beth Chapman asking him to ‘let her go’ in final moments

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Dog The Bounty Hunter has been left devastated by Beth’s death (Picture: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Following the death of his wife Beth Chapman, Dog The Bounty Hunter has opened up in an emotional interview.

The reality star – real name Duane Chapman – lost his wife to cancer two weeks ago and has admitted he’s trying to ‘man up’ and process his loss.

Beth died last month on 22 June in Hawaii, after being placed into a medically induced coma.

The star, best known for her A&E series Dog The Bounty Hunter with her husband, had been admitted to the intensive care unit at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Hawaii and Dog had urged his followers to ‘pray for Beth’ on Twitter.

Now ahead of her funeral, which is set to be live-streamed, Dog said Beth has been trying to prepare him for the unthinkable.

‘For two to three years, she knew this might happen. So she would say, “Who is going to sit next to you?” And I said, “No one”,’ he told Entertainment Tonight.

‘”Big Daddy, you better not let another girl take my place”. I said, “I won’t”.’

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Dog and Beth worked alongside one another til the end (Picture: WGN America)

Dog is adamant ‘there will never be another Beth’ as he recalled the moment his wife asked him to ‘let her go’.

In ‘the last few moments’ Duane revealed: ‘[She said] “Look at me, Duane Chapman” And I did, I always saw Beth and she said, “Please, let me go”.

‘And I didn’t even make a decision, I almost said, “I can’t”. Before I could say, “Alright,” she couldn’t breathe and I called the ambulance… But everyday she talked as if she was not there.’

He continued: ‘So, prepared? No, you’re never, ever prepared. You can’t prepare.

‘There is no way. I did not know that this was going to happen that day.’

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He shared an image from her hospital bedside (Picture: @DogBountyHunter)

Beth was diagnosed with Stage 2 cancer in 2017 and received treatment. However in last 2018 she revealed it had returned and was ‘terminal’.

He tearfully added to the show: ‘Even though she is not physically there, mentally and spiritually she is there.’

Earlier this month, Duane thanked fans for their support, tweeting: ‘Love you all and thank you very much for the support you have been giving for Beth.

‘We have tentatively scheduled July 13 in Denver to tuck her in, tell her goodnight, for she sleepeth. More details will follow… time, place, ect (sic).’

Days after her death, another service was held in Hawaii – where the couple lived – and Dog gave a moving speech in memory of his wife.

He said: ‘After my mom died, I said well, “my mom is in the Earth” … In my tribe, we believe she becomes part of the Earth, the sea, the sky and the rain.

‘Beth is going to be placed here too, she got here before I did, it’s my island. She said, “please, Hawaiian style, Duane Dog Chapman.” ‘I tried to have her call me Dog for so many years. She said, “please do this right,” so I appreciate everyone being here…’

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Game of Thrones’ The Night King has actually been rendered ‘meaningless’ in a US court of law

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The Night King is ‘meaningless’ according to a US court (Picture: HBO)

The Night King storyline on Game Of Thrones has been rendered ‘useless’ in a US court.

Judge John B Owens who was appointed by Obama to the federal judiciary, gave his opinion in a case concerning breaches of fiduciary duties.

A fiduciary is someone who holds a legal or ethical relationship of trust with another party or parties, and usually takes care of their money or assets.

A quick reminder of what happened on Game Of Thrones season eight. The Night King had been talked up as the Big Bad in Westeros for all of the show’s run, only for him to be killed by Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) in episode three The Long Night – halfway through the season.

Fans have argued that having the Night King defeated so early was a disappointing ending to a plotline that had been building up so intensely for so long.

Judge Owens mentioned the leader of the white walkers when he referred to two other cases – Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. v. Dabit, and Chadbourne & Parke LLP v. Troice – in his opinion.

He said that the defendant ‘would like us to read Dabit without considering its clarification in Troice. But we will not render Troice meaningless in the way that Game Of Thrones rendered the entire Night King storyline meaningless in its final season.’

His comment was shared on Twitter by Ann Lipton, a professor from Tulane Law School.

Sharing the extract from the opinion, which was filed on 5 July, she joked: ‘Goddammit, now I’m going to have to watch Game of Thrones just to be able to do my research?’

There are worse ways to do research, to be fair.

It comes after showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss were stung with another blow from unhappy fans, thanks to a Reddit threat titled ‘Bad Writers. Upvote this post so its the first result when you google “Bad writers.”’

Created by Reddit user @TheCLittle_ttv just a day after episode The Last Of The Starks aired, it does exactly what it says on the tin and so far has 47.5k upvotes.

Over a month after the final season wrapped up, the duo are still the top image result when you Google ‘bad writers’.

This also follows fans signing a petition calling for season eight to be remade passed one million signatures.

However, it has come under fire from star Issac Hempstead-Wright, who plays Bran on the show, who told The Hollywood Reporter: ‘It’s just absurd. I can’t even fathom it. It’s just ridiculous.’

Game Of Thrones is available to watch on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV.

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Who did Brendan Grace play in Father Ted and what else was he in as he dies aged 68?

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Brendan Grace passed away a week after it was reported he had been diagnosed with cancer

Irish comedian Brendan Grace has died aged 68, a week after it was reported that he was fighting for his life in hospital.

According to his family the Father Ted star passed away peacefully in the early hours of 11 July.

They added in a statement that they had been grateful for the support from fans since his illness was announced.

Grace had previously been receiving treatment for pneumonia, but was later diagnosed with cancer.

‘Brendan Grace has been in hospital for the last four weeks receiving treatment for pneumonia. ‘It has now transpired that he is also suffering from cancer for which he is receiving ongoing care and treatment.

‘His family are a great support to him at this difficult time and respect for their privacy would be much appreciated.’

Who did Brendan Grace play in Father Ted?

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Brendan had a small but memorable role in Father Ted in 1996 (Picture: Channel 4)

Brendan is best remembered in the UK for his appearance as Friar Fintan Stack, who appeared in the show’s 1996 episode New Jack City.

The character was an obnoxious parish priest who was sent to replace Father Jack (Frank Kelly) while he was in hospital.

While there he tormented Ted (Dermot Morgan) and Dougal (Ardal O’Hanlon) by deliberately driving their car into a wall and then telling them about it – uttering the infamous line ‘I’ve had my fun and that’s all that matters’ – as well as insulting Ted’s friends, drilling holes in the living room wall and playing loud jungle music at 3am.

His actions eventually led to Ted and Dougal kidnapping Father Jack and bringing him back – although Friar Stack eventually got his comeuppance.

What else did Brendan Grace appear in?

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Brendan was best known for his work as a stand-up comedian and musician (Picture: TV3 IRELAND)

Brendan was best known for his work as a comedian, gaining acclaim in Ireland and around the world for characters including Bottler and Father Of The Bride – as well as sharing the stage with such legends as Frank Sinatra and John Denver.

His acting credits included Irish comedy series Killinaskully as well as The Gift and Moondance.

Brendan was also a musician and had several hits including The Dutchman and Combine Harvester (which went on to be a hit for The Wurzels).

Brendan O'Carroll tweet paying tribute to Brendan Grace

Mrs Brown’s Boys star Brendan O’Carroll has been among those paying tribute to him, saying: ‘So sad at the passing of a great comedy legend, husband and father #brendangrace He opened doors for so many of us and leaves a legacy of love and laughter that will echo through this land and we will all mourn his passing.

‘Rest peacefully Bottler you’ve earned it.’

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Celebrities aren’t the UN but can use concerts to defend human rights

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Nicki Minaj’s on-off concert in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has once again shone a spotlight on the thorny business of artists who agree to perform in countries with abysmal human rights records.

Was she right – finally – to call it off? Should she ever have agreed to play in a country where women are treated as second-class citizens, where same-sex relations are forbidden, and where a whole host of other basic rights are denied?

It sounds like a no-brainer – don’t go. But I don’t think it’s as simple as that.

Musicians like Minaj are understandably keen to play in front of their fans in all sorts of countries, including Saudi Arabia. After all, they’re in the entertainment industry. If the popular demand’s there, you satisfy the demand.

And ordinary Saudi fans of Minaj’s raunchy brand of pop (of which there are apparently a surprising number) aren’t themselves the people responsible for institutional human rights abuse in Saudi Arabia, so why punish them?

Artists – and their management and publicity teams – will very likely go back and forth on this. Do we play? Is it worth the reputational risk?

At Amnesty, we don’t believe in telling artists to ‘boycott’ this or that country.

Instead, number one, we say: ensure you are not, in any way, contributing to existing human rights violations through a specific performance.

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Madonna’s dancers wore Israel and Palestine flags (Picture: Michael Campanella/Getty Images)

If, for example, you’re a singer asked to play a concert in a stadium that’s just been built on land which has seen local people’s houses illegally destroyed, then playing there would be a form of complicity in the act of forced dispossession. Similarly, if the catering company at one of your foreign shows is an abusive employer, then you shouldn’t be party to this abuse by using them.

Number two: when agreeing to play in a country with a very poor human rights record (and we’re talking about scores of countries, not just obvious ones like Saudi Arabia, China or North Korea), you should be prepared to use your influence for good. Raise human rights issues directly where you can. Speak about cases publicly. Advocate for them after you’ve left the country.

While the match was never played due to injury, tennis stars Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic agreed to play in Jeddah last year and we asked them to tweet their support for human rights defenders who’d recently been jailed in the country. Similarly, this May, we called on the boxer Amir Khan – also hired for a well-paid exhibition bout in Jeddah – to go with his eyes firmly open and with a preparedness to speak about human rights issues wherever possible.

There’s often a degree of fuzziness – perhaps unavoidable – in this. Madonna was criticised by some people for agreeing to perform at the recent Eurovision in Tel Aviv. For sure, Israel’s human rights record is dire, not least through its half-century military occupation of the West Bank. But others praised her for including both Palestinian and Israeli flags in her show.

At the end of the day, it’s unrealistic to expect singers or sports stars to act as celebrity arms of the United Nations. That’s not their job.

But they don’t operate in a vacuum either. They need to understand the reputational risk of accepting big money from hosts with dire human rights records. And that risk is compounded if they make no effort to address some of the grim realities of where they go.

Nicki Minaj says she’s now ‘educated’ herself about how women and LGBTI people are oppressed in Saudi Arabia, and how basic freedom of expression is denied. Minaj is an expressive performer free to speak her mind. It would be great if she continues speaking out on Saudi human rights issues.

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Vikings fans have complete meltdown as Katheryn Winnick confirms San Diego Comic-Con appearance with Alexander Ludwig – big finale news is coming

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They’re back at San Diego Comic-Con, guys!

The final season of Vikings is officially in sight as Katheryn Winnick has confirmed she’ll be appearing alongside Alexander Ludwig at this month’s San Diego Comic-Con.

Katheryn stars as Queen Lagertha, mother to Alexander’s Bjorn, and immediately became the crux of Vikings as the show’s most heroic protagonist.

However, with news the sixth cycle will be the very last, all heads are on the chopping block and in just two weeks’ time it appears we’re finally going to get our first look at the History Channel’s last chapter as a trailer is more than likely to drop during the pair’s panel on July 20.

‘Comic Con here we go!’ squealed Katheryn on Instagram, alongside a promo with Bad Boys 4 star Alexander. ‘Prepare for battle and test your axe throwing skills on Saturday, July 20th, 11am-9pm at Throw It San Diego! @alexanderludwig and I can’t wait to drop in on the fun. #Vikings#SDCC.’

Naturally, fans lost it.

‘I CAN’T WAIT!’ shared one particular excitable follower, which was echoed by hundreds more with another huge fan crying out: ‘OH MY GOOOOOD!’

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Vikings wrapped up filming its final season last year with fans speculating the show was ending when the entire cast shared a humongous photo outside the gates of Kattegat.

Weeks later, creator Michael Hirst confirmed Vikings would live on with several spin-offs in the works.

‘I always knew where I wanted the show to go and more or less where it would end if I was given the opportunity,’ he told Variety.

‘What I was trying to do was write the saga of Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons. After six seasons and 89 episodes, that’s what I felt — finally — I’d done. We stopped shooting the final episode in November last year and I felt that I’d said all I needed to say about Ragnar and his sons.’

Vikings is expected to return to History Channel and Amazon Prime later this year.

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Ciara serves drama for days as she supports husband Russell Wilson at the ESPYs

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Ciara was looking fly and she knew it (Picture: MediaPunch / BACKGRID)

Ciara is in a great place right now, having celebrated her third anniversary with husband Russell Wilson and celebrating in Fiji.

And it looks like all that love and sunshine has her feeling herself.

The 33-year-old was serving legs, cleavage, face and a whole heap of sass at the 2019 ESPYs, as she nearly overshadowed her athlete husband.

The Goodies singer wore a daring black gown featuring a plunging neckline, a thigh-high split and side cut-outs, proving this LBD was anything but boring.

Ciara kept her hair and make-up simple and let the dress do the talking, striking some killer over the shoulder poses for the paps.

The singer was at the ESPYs to support Seattle Seahawks star Russell, who must be feeling pretty great after being named the 14th richest celebrity of 2019 by Forbes thanks to his $89.5 million (£71 million) income.

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The star wore a daring black gown (Picture: Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)
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The couple looked picture perfect on the red carpet, with Russell, 30, looking dapper in a black shirt, tie and a navy satin blazer.

Ciara and Russell marked their third wedding anniversary with a sweet video shared on the singer’s Instagram, in which the football player gushed about his wife.

Wilson said: ‘You know she’s a special, special woman. The way you love, I love that about you. The way you love our kids. You’re such a great mom.

‘You’re just an amazing woman, you’re an inspiration to so many people, so many ladies around the world. So, I love you for who you are. Many more years of love, fun and joy… and kids.’

NFL player Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks, left, and Ciara arrive at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Ciara was Russell’s date for the evening (Picture: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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Gabrielle and Dwayne are a serious power couple (Picture: Michael Buckner/Variety/REX )

Ciara – who is already mum to two-year-old Sienna Princess with Russell, and five-year-old Future Zahir from her relationship with Future – captioned the video: ‘However many babies you want.’

Ciara and Russell weren’t the only pair having date night at the ESPYs, which recognised athletic achievement.

Gabrielle Union wore a striking mini-dress on the red carpet to support her husband Dwayne Wade, who was killing it in all white at the awards.

The NBA All-Star was honoured alongside Rob Gronkowski and Lindsay Vonn at the ESPY for their record-breaking careers.

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Caitlyn and Sophia were in attendance Picture Rich Fury/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: Katelyn Ohashi attends The 2019 ESPYs at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/FilmMagic)
Yeah, Katelyn, we can totally do that too (Picture: Phillip Faraone/FilmMagic)

Meanwhile, Caityln Jenner attended the awards – held at LA’s Microsoft Theater – with girlfriend Sophia Hutchins, with the former Olympian looking chic in a black lace top.

However, our favourite red carpet moment had to come from gymnast Katelyn Ohashi, who decided to show off her flexibility despite being all dolled up in a white lace number and heels.

The 22-year-old won the awards for Best Viral Moment and Best Play for her incredible Perfect 10 gymnastic floor exercise, which saw her perfom mind-bending gymnastics to a medley of Janet Jackson, Tina Turner and Michael Jackson songs.

Other big winners on the night included US women’s soccer team, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Roman Reigns’ return to the WWE ring. 

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Love Island fans threaten to boycott if Ovie Soko is dumped from villa

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Caption: Love Island fans hail Ovie a national treasure as his goofy banter wins again

Love Island fans know what’s up as they have threatened to boycott the show if Ovie Soko leaves the villa on Thursday night.

Ovie is winning fans left right and centre thanks to his no-nonsense demeanor, impeccable fashion sense and insistent need to shout ‘message’ after anyone calls out ‘I’ve got a text!’.

But as a recoupling ceremony looms, Ovie inexplicably remains single and at risk of being dumped from the villa.

Amber Gill and Francesca Allen are the only single girls but with three single lads – Ovie, Marvin Brooks and Chris Taylor – it’s wide open.

‘If Ovie gets dumped I’ll cry,’ shared one emotional fan while another made her intentions very clear: ‘If Ovie gets dumped I might have to boycott #LoveIsland.’

‘There’s a recouping tomorrow night and someone better pick Ovie because if he gets dumped I’m through with this series!’ tweeted another fan, and to be honest, same huns.

Others however called on the show to dedicate Saturday’s entire round-up episode to the joy that is Ovie while others couldn’t wait for his continuing reality career.

After being unceremoniously dumped by Anna Vakili for Jordan Hames, Ovie has been waiting for his ideal woman to walk into the villa and it didn’t take long for new contestant Francesca to turn his head and catch his eye.

And fortunately, the feeling was mutual as Ovie was the first person she chose to go on a date with.

Of course, the 6 foot 7 basketball player was thrilled at another chance of romance and his goofy reaction was beyond endearing.

In the Beach Hut, he said: ‘It’s about time. Ovie’s been waiting. I’ve been waiting on the sidelines and I’ve just checked into the game. We’ll see how it goes.’

Francesca said in the Beach Hut before the date: ‘Ovie’s the boys that’s been the most welcoming to me and I’d like to see if there’s any flirting.’

Still, Francesca also has her eye on Curtis Pritchard but with Curtis cracking on with Maura Higgins, will she pick Ovie – or will he leave the island?

We hope not because fans are particularly tickled by his constant references to a 90s cult classic – which are seemingly going over the heads of the other islanders.

Every time someone shouts ‘I’ve got a text!’ in the villa, Ovie – without missing a beat – drops a reference to Don’t Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood – the 1996 Wayans Brothers comedy.

Love Island continues at 9pm on ITV.

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Could Simon Cowell be knighted? Louis Walsh asks why mogul isn’t already a Sir

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Sir Simon Cowell, we see it now (Picture: NBC)

Simon Cowell doesn’t have the lofty title of ‘Sir’ ahead of his name and Louis Walsh think’s that’s just not on.

While the X Factor judge – who is making his return for the celebrity version of the talent show – has maintained a friendship with Syco boss Simon, Louis has now gone one step further.

That’s right – campaign time.

Louis wanted it made entirely clear, crystal, if you will, that he ‘loves’ Simon and that ‘Simon’s the best person in the world’ and he believes the man should receive an honour from the Queen for his service to the music biz.

After all, where would we be without One Direction, Little Mix and Westlife?

Flying without wings, that’s what.

‘I’m saying why isn’t he a Sir. I want him to be Sir Simon,’ Louis told The Sun.

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Simon and Louis remained friends even when he was sacked (Picture: Getty Images)

‘We’re starting a campaign for a knighthood. He thinks he’s royalty already, so it’s fine.’

We’re not sure believing you’re royalty already counts, but, hey worked for Elton John we suppose.

He continued: ‘The thing about Simon is he’s made more people millionaires than the Lottery. He doesn’t get enough credit for it and he’s great fun.’

A perfect knight!

X Factor All Stars is set to air this autumn, with rumours buzzing about who might be taking to the stage from the flock of talented familiar faces we already know.

According to Louis, he previously hinted the likes of Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke will all make their comeback.

‘It’s going to be great, and then we do the “best of” all in one week, all the winners are coming back,’ the judge, 66, told The Mirror.

‘Leona’s coming back, Alexandra, Shayne, they’re all coming back.’

The judges joining Louis for The X Factor All Stars and Celebrity edition are Simon Cowell and Nicole Scherzinger.

Earlier this week it was announced that rugby stars Thom Evans, Ben Foden and Levi Davis are set to form a boy band for the special.

Other celebrities who are reportedly in the line up include Love Island’s Eyal Booker, Samira Mighty, Wes Nelson and Zara McDermott.

It was also previously reported that reality TV star Gemma Collins is in talks to appear on the show.

The X Factor celebrity edition will air this autumn on ITV.

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Peter Andre swerves awkward Katie Price chat as he defends Love Island stars

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Peter Andre wasn’t having it with Katie Price being brought up on Good Morning Britain today.

The singer was reminded of his appearance on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! in 2004 where he met the Loose Women star.

As showbiz correspondent on Thursday’s show, he defended the Love Island contestants for going on TV to find love and mentioned Amy Hart, who quit the villa after being dumped.

Host Ben Shephard asked if contestants were being ‘naive’.

‘Don’t they all have a gameplan, Pete?’

‘You look at someone like Amy and think probably not. She went in to find love, found love, it didn’t work out and then left. She could have stayed and tried to win it but she didn’t.

Ben asked: ‘Maybe she was too naive, going in there? Every step of the way they are being pitted against each other.’

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Peter replied: ‘You’re probably right but when I did I’m A Celebrity I’d never seen it before.

‘I was living overseas and I’d never seen it, I just thought it was a bit of a survivor programme.’

Ben joked: ‘It was a little bit like Love Island in many ways, it was for you wasn’t it Pete?’

Susanna Reid added: ‘It was, wasn’t it Pete?’

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Peter, looking awkward, then tried to move away from the question and said: ‘It was yeah, but anyway, in other news…take a look at this.’

Laughing Ben said: ‘You brought that up!’

Peter and Katie went on to marry in 2005. They had a son and daughter, Junior 14, and Princess, 12, before splitting in 2009.

The former pop star has been married to Emily MacDonagh since 2015. The couple have two children, Theodore and Amelia. Meanwhile Katie is in a relationship with Kris Boyson and is mum to son Harvey with footballer Dwight Yorke, and son Jett and daughter Bunny with ex Kieran Hayler.

Katie recently admitted she thought fame ruined their marriage.

‘I reckon we still would be together if certain people hadn’t been involved, 100%’, she said.

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Anais Gallagher flies solo at Magnum bash amid Noel and Liam family feud

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Anais brushed off the family drama (Picture: David Fisher/REX)

Anais Gallagher found herself at the middle of yet another family feud recently, as her dad Noel and uncle Liam came to blows over Twitter.

So it’s no wonder she chose to fly solo at a star-studded London bash on Wednesday night.

The 19-year-old attended Magnum’s Pleasure Store launch on London’s Regent Street on her own, dressed in double denim.

Anais, the eldest child of Noel Gallagher, was spotted at the ice-cream brand’s launch party in association with Sink The Pink, with the teen rocking a cropped denim waistcoast with jeans and a printed blue scarf.

The model arrived at the bash on her own and was seen mingling with guests, with stars including Nick Grimshaw, Joel Dommett and Daisy Lowe on the guestlist.

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Double denim is hard but Anais pulled it off (Picture: David Fisher/REX)

Anais’ family is back under the spotlight following the text Liam, 46, sent her about her stepmum Sara MacDonald.

The drama all began when Sara replied to an Instagram follower who asked if she was going to watch Liam’s performance at

Glastonbury last weekend. Sara replied: ‘Think I’m going to swerve that. The fat t**t doing his tribute act, balancing a tambourine on his head is going to look pretty dated after Stormzy.’

After catching wind of Sara’s comment, Liam sent a text message to his niece which said: ‘Tell your step mam to be very careful [sic]’ – which Noel, 52, did not take kindly to.

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Liam later apologised, tweeting: ‘My sincere apologies to my beautiful mum Peggy and my lovely niece Anais for getting caught up in all of this childish behaviour I love you both dearly LG x.’

Must be par for the course for Anais at this rate.

The Magnum party saw celebs dipping ice-creams to create their ideal Magnums, with Joel Dommett, Daisy Lowe, Oliver Proudlock and Munroe Bergdorf all getting behind the ice-cream station.

Metro.co.uk also dabbled, and we can confirm the combo of white chocolate, silver balls and honeycomb is a winner.

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I’m A Celebrity star Joel attended the party with his wife-to-be Hannah Cooper, while Proudlock was spotted warmly greeting his former Made In Chelsea castmate Millie Mackintosh, as well as posing for pics with designer Joshua Kane.

Other celebs spotted at the event include MNEK, Melanie Blatt, Jamie Winstone and Nicola Roberts.

And Nick Grimshaw and Clara Amfo jumped behind the decks.

Guests were not only treated to ice-cream galore, but performances from Sink The Pink’s drag queens and a sparkly makeover via a glitter station.

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The Walking Dead’s new spin-off casts first three leading actors

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The Walking Dead spin-off has cast its leads
Nicolas Cantu, Alexa Mansour and Hal Cumpston (Picture: Junkyjanker/Metro)

The Walking Dead’s new spin-off series has cast three actors in leading roles.

The new show represents the third series in The Walking Dead universe, which centres around two female protagonists in the first generation to come-of-age within the apocalypse.

According to Variety, Alexa Mansour (Unfriended: Dark Web, How To Get Away With Murder) will take one of the female leading roles, playing a ‘good-natured rule breaker who lives for today’.

Nicolas Cantu (The Amazing World Of Gumball) has been cast to play a character described as ‘friendly’ and an ‘old soul’ who has a black belt in karate.

Hal Cumpston (Bilched) is the last cast member announced, who is playing a ‘shy loner’ character who ‘scares some kids, but he hates the fact that he scares people’.

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The Walking Dead returns for its tenth season later this year (Picture: AMC)

A teaser for the new series reads: ‘Some will become heroes. Some will become villains. In the end, all of them will be changed forever.

‘Grown-up and cemented in their identities, both good and bad.’

The series is co-created by chief content officer of The Walking Dead universe, Scott Gimple, and writer and producer Matt Negrete, with the latter serving as showrunner.

The show will join the mainline The Walking Dead show, which kicks off its tenth season later this year, and Fear The Walking Dead currently in its fifth season.

There’s also a trilogy of movies planned focused on wrapping the story of Rick Grimes, after his departure from the show in season nine.

The Walking Dead’s untitled new spin-off is scheduled to be released in 2020.

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Tom Ellis parties with Cat Deeley and Nicholas Hoult as production for Lucifer season 5 kicks off

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Tom Ellis was looking devillishly handsome at the American Friends of Covent Garden event in Beverly Hills (Picture: Getty Images)

Tom Ellis took a break from working on Lucifer Season five to party with some fellow Brits at the American Friends of Covent Garden bash in California.

The actor was snapped rubbing shoulders with the likes of Nicholas Hoult, Vanessa Kirby and Cat Deeley at the event held at Jean Georges in Beverly Hills.

Tom, 40, looked as dapper as ever as he posed for snaps with his wife Meaghan Oppenheimer, following their romantic wedding ceremony back in June.

Cat Deeley, Vanessa Kirby and Charlie’s Angels star Ella Balinska all cut chic figures at the bash to celebrate The Royal Opera House and The Royal Ballet.

Meanwhile Nicholas Hoult and Noomi Rapace were also spotted rubbing shoulders at the star-studded event.

Tom also caught up with his Lucifer co-star Lesley-Ann Brandt as they pair prepare to get to work on the final season of their popular comedy-drama.

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The Lucifer star attended the bash with his wife Meaghan Oppenheimer (Picture: Getty Images)
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The British actor also posed alongside his co-star Lesley-Ann Brandt (Picture: Getty Images)

It’s safe to say fans are still miffed that season five will be the last, despite its huge popularity and impressive ratings.

Lucifer showrunner Ildy Modrovich has thanked fans for their support of the show as they campaign for season 6 – but reaffirmed the show will still be ending as planned.

The cult favourite was previously saved from extinction after its axe by Fox after season three triggered a fan campaign so strong Netflix took notice, buying the show and giving it a new life for season four.

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Noomi Rapace and Nicholas Hoult were also spotted at the exclusive bash (Picture: Getty Images)

So when it was announced that season five would be the show’s final season, dedicated Lucifans have been pushing to try and keep the series alive – with cast members even admitting that they assumed the show would run until at least six.

But Ildy, who co-runs the show alongside Joe Henderson, penned an open letter on behalf of the cast and crew, clearing up misconceptions and affirming that, despite the fight for more seasons, the show will still be ending after five.

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Actress Ella Balinska, who star in the upcoming Charlie’s Angels reboot wowed in a plunging mini dress (Picture: Getty Images)

She wrote: ‘We know there’s been a lot of confusion over the recent announcement that is our last season. Many are wondering if they should fight for more?

‘While we feel just as sad as many of you do that this marvellous ride is coming to an end, a fight won’t change things right now.’

Explaining that decision to announce the show ending so early on in the production, Ildy explained: ‘We spoke to our partners at Netflix and Warner Bros, and you should all know TREMENDOUS care and consideration was put into making this decision.

‘In fact, the whole reason they decided to announce that it was our fifth and final season simultaneously is because they know how devoted and passionate our fans (and we!) are and wanted to give y’all (and us!) as much time as they could to accept and process the news.’

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This Country star Michael Sleggs coped with his illness with a ‘sense of humour’

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Michael Sleggs in This Country (Picture: BBC)

This Country star Michael Sleggs coped with his illness by having a ‘sense of humour’.

The 33-year-old admitted in his final interview that he didn’t know ‘how long I can keep jumping these hoops’ but that his love of life was keeping him going.

Sleggs was best known for portraying Slugs in the BBC Three comedy series but he sadly passed away from heart failure aged 33 on Tuesday 9 July.

He had suffered a number of health issues throughout his life, including being diagnosed with congenital heart disease as a baby.

‘For a normal person, your blood oxygen level is around 99 per cent, for me, it’s 75 per cent. Everyone goes, “What? How are you still standing?” But it’s been the same for 33 years,’ he said.

‘They’ve gone through every vein possible, it means I’ve got varicose veins everywhere and leg ulcers, which are horrible, open wounds where your shins don’t heal up for years and years.

‘My mum has often sat and slept by my hospital bed throughout the years and sneaked in takeaway grub so I didn’t have endure hospital food.’

But speaking to The Sun, he added: ‘I only cope through a sense of humour. I don’t know how long I can keep jumping these hoops.’

Michael – who was put into palliative care last month – went through five open heart operations, leaving him with an enlarged and scarred heart, and he suffered two strokes aged eight.

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Michael was put into palliative care last month (Picture: BBC)

He previously said: ‘They’ve been giving me the last rites all my life, saying: “I’ve got only two weeks.” I doubt I’ve got another twenty years, but who knows? At the moment, I’ve no massive issues, problems come and go.

‘I had cancer when I was 15, it was years ago. But I was born with congenital heart disease. I have a single-ventricle heart, instead of the two pumping chambers, I have only one working pumping chamber.’

Michael’s This Country co-star Charlie Cooper paid tribute to the late actor describing him as a ‘unique’ talent.

He tweeted: ‘We are completely heartbroken. Michael was utterly unique. He was kind, he was caring, he was loving. One of the most considerate generous and gentle friends you could ever wish for and funny – f**k me he was funny.

‘Despite everything that Michael had been through in his life, he was never bitter or self-pitying. He just brought pure joy to everything and everyone. Just being in his company made you happy to be alive.’

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Piers Morgan really isn’t a fan of Liam Payne’s ‘cringe’ naked photoshoot

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Piers Morgan isn’t here for Liam Payne’s cheeky new photoshoot snap. (Picture: Rex Features)

While fans have seen their thirst levels go through the roof thanks to Liam Payne teased a sexy new photoshoot online, some people aren’t as happy about seeing his peachy derriere on their feed.

Piers Morgan had a few thoughts about the One Direction star’s steamy snap and, as always, he took to Twitter to give his take on the 25-year-old’s latest post.

‘Erm.. put it away mate @LiamPayne, yeah? This is cringe-making,’ he tweeted.

Charming.

Naturally, Liam’s fans weren’t impressed with Piers taking a dig at their fave and some pointed out he wasn’t one to judge, following his half-naked shoot for body spray by Burger King.

‘Here’s Piers Morgan again aka the most irrelevant person on the face of the earth,’ one Twitter user wrote.

‘Please just stop trying be funny, you are just boring. Don’t think talk about the boys it’s gonna make you relevant. Just stop pls,’ another added.

‘Why did you save the pic??’ one fan quizzed.

‘mate you’re like 60 and posing like this, you can’t really speak, can you?’ another wrote with regards to his Burger King advert.

Considering Liam’s snap was taken by noted photographer Mert Alaz, we have a feeling the pop star isn’t too worried about what Piers has to say about the shoot.

Seeing Liam recently made headlines after revealing his collaboration with HUGO on a new fashion line, we’re guessing the rest of this photoshoot included a few more clothes.

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Holly Willoughby left flat out after being dragged across studio floor by sausage dogs

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Holly Willoughby was dragged in the best way possible on This Morning, equipped with an adorable pack of sausage dogs.

After a segment aired on the show highlighting a sausage dog hotel featuring massages and tea parties for the pooches, Holly and Phillip Schofield were joined by a horde of sausage dogs as they cut back to the studio.

Explaining the daytime TV logic, Schofield said: ‘We have a sausage dog film, we obviously have to surround ourselves with sausages.

‘They’re actually really quite strong.’

Holly Willoughby on This Morning with sausage dogs
Yes they are strong, Phil (Picture: ITV)
Holly Willoughby on This Morning
Beware of sausage dog drags (Picture: ITV)

Holly replied: ‘They’re so strong! They could literally pull you across the floor.’

Proving their strength to the nation, Holly was pulled across the floor by the dogs as they cut to the ad break, leaving Schofield cackling into the air.

You can catch This Morning weekdays on ITV at 10.30am.

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Justin Bieber wants ‘daddy daughter dates’ as he reveals baby plans with wife Hailey

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Singer Justin Bieber has revealed he wants a daughter with his wife Hailey Bieber and it’s all so cute.

The ‘Love Yourself’ singer took to Instagram on Thursday 11 July to reveal he’s keen to go on ‘daddy daughter dates’ with his future child.

Everyone can calm down because Biebs, 25, insisted the Insta post wasn’t a pregnancy announcement and that he’s ‘not hinting at anything soon’ though.

Still we’re not sure we can handle how cute the post is.

The What Do You Mean singer is basically telling the world how much he loves Hailey, 22, and how much he wants children with her.

Posting a picture of himself and his wife, who the world previously knew as Hailey Baldwin, Justin wrote: ‘Love dates with you baby.. one day Ill be doing daddy daughter dates….. not hinting at anything soon I’m not in a rush.

‘I just wanna enjoy you by yourself for a while!’

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The picture shows the two lovebirds at Disneyland and we all wish we had that level of romance in our lives.

Justin’s comments come after a source previously said he was ‘ready’ to become a father following the time he took from his music career to seek treatment for depression and to ‘repair’ some of his ‘deep rooted issues’.

The source said: ‘Right now, he’s ready to be a dad. That’s what he wants to be.

‘He knows that he has to get things figured out so that he can be the dad he wants to be. But that’s his focus.

‘Being a dad is his dream right now.’

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Biebs and Hailey tied the knot last year (Picture: GC Images)

As if they weren’t already in paradise, Biebs and Hailey are still planning their wedding ceremony as they tied the knot in secret on the day they got their marriage licence last year.

Now they want a big celebration they can invite their friends and family to.

The couple are believed to be planning a September wedding, but are taking the time to make sure Justin’s mental health is in a good place before they go ahead with their plans.

Another source said: ‘Justin is still receiving treatment on both coasts, but is doing okay.

‘He is very, very focused on getting better. He wants to be in a great place for his own and Hailey’s sake.

‘He is still confident that he will get there. They seem happy about spending a few days in LA.

‘Hailey isn’t putting any pressure on him at all. She only wants him to focus on his mental health.’

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Bella Thorne tears up recalling sexual abuse as she appears on Logan Paul’s podcast

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Last year Bella Thorne alleged she was sexually and physically abused when she was growing up, now the former Disney star has opened up about the affect it had on her.

Joining Logan Paul’s podcast, Impaulsive, the actress became emotional as she cried while recalling the abuse.

‘Everyone knows everything about you but this one thing that is so big and makes you literally who you are, it’s changed me as a human completely, and it’s happening for so long and all these people are around and you’re hiding this big secret,’ she said of finding fame while going through the turmoil.

‘It just made me feel like I was encased in this, not a doll, but this thing, like a Black Mirror episode, beating on the inside. It made me feel like I was completely drowning.’

As part of the conversation around #TimesUp last year, Bella – who recently revealed her own nudes after a hack – revealed she, too, had her own story of abuse to add.

She said in January last year: ‘I was sexually abused and physically growing up from the day I can remember till I was 14..when I finally had the courage to lock my door at night and sit by it. All damn night. Waiting for someone to take advantage of my life again.

‘Over and over I waited for it to stop and finally it did. But some of us aren’t as lucky to get out alive.

‘Please today stand up for every soul Mistreated. #timesup.’

Bella Thorne on Logan Paul's podcast
Bella got teary as she opened up on her sexual abuse (Picture: YouTube)
Bella Thorne
She claimed last year she was abused (Picture: YouTube)

Adding this week on the popular podcast, the author of The Life Of A Wannabe Mogul: Mental Disarray said she was ‘hella famous’ by the time it happened, but decided not to name her alleged abuser out of fear of having to relive the moment ‘over and over’.

‘It was already such a big moment for me to go on about this and then they’ll know what he looks like and they’ll imagine it and they’ll put him there […]’ she said. ‘Police make their victims feel like villains, people often don’t report the abuse. Why do you think? Because of this system. So for me, I have a hard time.’

She said she was ‘selfish’ for not reporting it, as the Shake It Up star added: ‘I am selfish because I don’t put myself through the pain of describing every story in detail that I’ve tried so hard to forget…so I don’t have flashbacks all the time.

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Logan shared a sympathetic ear (Picture: YouTube)

‘To go back there again, over and over and watch somebody look at you and … question if you’re lying at every point in time when you’re just trying to tell your story. That might break me, in a sense.’

When asked to share messages to other victims, Bella said: ‘You can’t give advice on this scenario without knowing. There’s so many lines, you can’t really give advice as everything is so unique.’

She added: ‘It’s really specific but what I will say is you just have to literally keep fighting. There are too many times in my life I thought maybe fighting isn’t worth it. But it just is.

‘After you get beaten down again and again and again you have to just keep fighting even when you feel it might kill you. Because what’s better? Being yourself, being out of that situation getting to live your life the way you should be allowed to…or death? I’d rather fight this day to death than let it happen again…

‘You are not a bruised fruit.’

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Larsa Pippen has disco fever in skintight unitard after spilling tea on Jordyn Woods and Tristan Thompson

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Larsa Pippen may be friends with some of the biggest celebrities on the planet, but she has no problem standing out.

The 45-year-old, who is besties with Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, brought disco fever to Hollywood hotspot The Nice Guy in a skintight unitard.

Larsa, who filed for divorce from basketball star husband Scottie Pippin after 21 years last October, was serving us Olivia Newton John Physical throwbacks in the scarlet one-piece, which featured a zip up the front.

The former Real Housewives of Miami star paired the look with a bouncy perm and the clear plastic heels favoured by her pal Kim.

The mother-of-four was joined at the club by Kourtney, who looked incredible as per in a bar, trousers and a feathered belt, and Winnie Harlow, who somehow made a baggy t-shirt look high fashion.

West hHollywood, CA - Larsa Pippen paints the town red as she arrives at The Nice Guy to celebrate a friend's birthday. Pictured: Larsa Pippen BACKGRID USA 10 JULY 2019 BYLINE MUST READ: GAMR / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients - Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
The 45-year-old partied the night away in a skintight unitard (Picture: GAMR / BACKGRID)
West Hollywood, CA - Kardashian family BFF, Larsa Pippen sports a curly mane and spices up the evening in a silky red unitard as she makes an entrance at The Nice Guy in West Hollywood. Pictured: Larsa Pippen BACKGRID USA 10 JULY 2019 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients - Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
Larsa partied at The Nice Guy (Picture: 42 / BACKGRID)

Larsa has been close friends with the Kardashians for years, so it’s no surprise that she played an integral part in the whole Jordyn Woods/Tristan Thompson debacle.

The Assyrian/Lebanese model was the first to learn that Khloe’s boyfriend Tristan, 28, had kissed Kylie Jenner’s best friend Jordyn, 21, at a house party, due to her friend, Hollywood Unlocked’s Jason Lee, giving her the heads up.

And Larsa truly spilled the tea on the sitch, claiming that this kiss wasn’t the first incident in Jordyn and Tristan’s relationship.

Speaking on the Hollywood Unlocked [UNCENSORED] podcast, she said: ‘I called Kim. She didn’t believe me — she was like, “No way. There’s no way”. Then we called Kourtney and Kourtney was like, “Yeah, I believe it”.’

West Hollywood, CA - Kourtney Kardashian, Winnie Harlow, and Luka Sabbat arrive at The Nice Guy in West Hollywood. Kourtney and Winnie strut into the venue hand in hand while Luka entered solo. Pictured: Kourtney Kardashian, Winnie Harlow BACKGRID USA 10 JULY 2019 BYLINE MUST READ: NGRE / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients - Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
Kourtney and Winnie joined the party (Picture: NGRE / BACKGRID)
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Larsa Pippen, Jordyn Woods and Tristan Thompson
Larsa was the first one to find out about Jordyn and Tristan (Picture: Getty)

When asked why, Larsa said: ‘Because there were other situations where [Jordyn and Tristan] were in the same room together and it was like, a weird feeling. And Kourtney was in that room.’

Jordyn denied an affair with Tristan in an emotional Red Table Talk interview, saying: ‘There has been no relationship over time. There’s been no relationship, no communication, no plans on meeting up, no conversation. Nothing.

‘On the way out he did kiss me. It was like a kiss to the lips. No tongue kiss. No making out.

‘I walked out I got in the car and I was like, no that didn’t happen. I was in shock. I was more like, did this really…let me just pretend that that didn’t happen.’

Khloe, 35, dumped her basketball player beau – with whom she shares one-year-old daughter True – after the scandal, while Jordyn moved out of the house she shared with Kylie, 21.

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Curtis Pritchard’s family forced to watch Maura Higgins Love Island lap dance on This Morning as they back new romance over Amy Hart

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Curtis Prtichard’s family have revealed what they really think of his relationship with Maura Higgins on Love Island after the wildest islander to ever grace the villa threw us a huge curve ball last week.

The ballroom pro went from hero to zero with viewers overnight after turning his head for the very first group of girls to come his way when his half-girlfriend Amy Hart was out of sight in Casa Amor.

A week later, Amy’s quit the villa and Maura floored everyone by announcing she’s had feelings for Curtis all along.

And last night, the unlikeliest couple turned up the heat during the iconic dirty dancing challenge as Maura pounced on her prey and caused the nation to let out a collective gasp by grinding on Curtis in a NSFW lapdance. It was iconic.

Watching the footage back on This Morning, Curtis’ family admitted watching the 23 year old in hot pants was ‘scarring’.

‘She’s definitely going for it,’ grinned his brother AJ Pritchard of Strictly Come Dancing fame. ‘I think she’s great for him. That smile of Curtis’ we love came back.’

Maura Higgins gives Curtis Pritchard lap dance on Love Island
Maura Higgins’ lap dance on Love Island was simply iconic (Picture: ITV2)

Curtis’ mother Debi was in tears as she watched her son’s turmoil with ex Amy back on the show.

‘I’ve seen it so many times but to feel Curtis’s pain and to not even realise the pain Amy is going through, and Amy’s parents, it’s just so traumatic,’ she told hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

But contrary to public opinion, Debi backed Curtis’ feelings for Amy all the way.

‘I think initially truly for both Curtis and Amy it was real,’ Debi said. ‘Every second of those two or three weeks was so real, and the bubble was there. Amy’s friendship grew and grew and grew, and then when the bubble burst because of Casa Amor.’

Curtis Pritchard family
Curtis’ mum Debi was in tears watching his turmoil on This Morning (Picture: ITV)

‘Curtis was out of the bubble and maybe stopped to think, “Maybe Amy’s relationship is growing at a faster rate than mine?” and he questioned it. Then it went all crazy.’

As for Amy, she returned to the UK in floods of tears yesterday after leaving Curtis with the best break-up speech the villa has ever seen.

She’s since revealed bosses had to force feed her following their split and explained why none of the islanders are having sex.

Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.

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