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Vick Hope continues to tease pregnancy with DJ husband Calvin Harris as she admits there’s been ‘lots going on lately’

Vick Hope has continued to tease her pregnancy with a new Instagram post.

The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 35, sparked rumours she is pregnant after appearing to cradle a bump while filming for a press junket in a video released online on Monday night.

And hours after the video, Vick shared another photo of herself posing in a nude dress with her bump on show, as she teased that has been ‘lots going on lately.’

Vick, who married DJ Calvin Harris in September 2023, also shared several images to her Instagram from her recent work highlights, leading her famous friends and fans rushing to the comment section to offer their congratulations.

Lisa Snowden wrote: ‘Congratulations darling. So happy for you both,’ while Laura Whitmore seemed to drop a hint as she commented: ‘She got the glow!’

Elizabeth Day said: ‘Vick congratulations. You look RADIANT AF,’ and Dr Ranj added: ‘Congrats!!!!’

Vick Hope has continued to tease her pregnancy with a new Instagram post, admitting their has been ‘lots going on lately’ as she posed with her bump on show

Other fan comments included: ‘Omg are we going to talk about you expecting! Huge congrats!’;

‘Congratulations to you and Calvin. Fabulous news. Exciting times ahead,’; ‘Knew she was pregnant at the Brits!’

During a new BBC Radio 1 interview with actress Florence Pugh, the presenter supported a bump as she sat in a cream bodycon dress.

Next to her co-host Jamie Laing, Vic gently stroked her stomach throughout the interview, also proudly showing off her dazzling engagement and wedding ring.

The recorded interview hasn’t yet been published on social media, including Radio One’s Instagram page nor Vick or Jamie’s.

However, it was posted to YouTube on Monday night.

Vick, 35, and husband Calvin previously sparked pregnancy rumours after the Grammy Awards in 2024.

The speculation started after the presenter posted a photo from the awards event where she was seen gently placing her hand on her stomach, which led fans to wonder if this was a subtle hint at a pregnancy.

The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 35, sparked rumours she is pregnant after appearing to cradle a bump while filming for a press junket

Vick, who married DJ Calvin Harris in September 2023, also shared several images to her Instagram from her recent work highlights – Vick and Calvin pictured in March

However, Radio 1 presenter Vick quickly put an end to the rumours on Instagram.

She responded to a fan who urged others to stop commenting on women’s bodies, saying: ‘Yep, just placing my hand on my tummy! I think I was smoothing my dress or checking my post-brekkie bloat or something but thank you all for all the lovely messages.’

Vick and Calvin, whose real name is Adam Richard Wiles, celebrated their first wedding anniversary late last year, after tying the knot in a lavish Ibiza Glastonbury-themed wedding in September 2023.

After their wedding, the newlyweds jetted off to Brindisi in Italy on a £25million private jet for their romantic honeymoon.

Previously, Vick revealed her and Calvin’s love story actually goes all the way back to the mid-Noughties.

Vick shared that when she was 19 she rejected a 24-year-old Calvin’s advances when he was riding on the high of his hit Acceptable In The 80s.

Her famous friends and fans rushing to the comment section to offer their congratulations

She told You Magazine: ‘It’s something that we laughed about on our first proper date. We still laugh about it now.’

While Calvin went on to become one of the world’s highest producers, racking up an estimated £200million fortune, Vick previously admitted she was ‘shallow’ and had no idea he would turn into ‘an Adonis’.

Talking about her engagement to Calvin, Vick confessed she kept the details of her engagement private noting it was a ‘very special moment’ and that ‘it was… perfect’.

She added: ‘We don’t really put anything on social media because the time we have together is ‘real life’ and it’s our own.

‘For the first time in a long time, I’m finishing work and going home to a life that is just mine. I’m learning to find balance and peace.’

Vick Hope’s and Calvin Harris’s representatives were contacted for comment.

April 30, 2025
PATRICK MARMION reviews Apex Predator: Yes the title sounds promising, but John Donnelly’s muddled new play is as bloodless as its victims

Apex Predator (Hampstead Theatre, London)

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It’s a horror show at the Hampstead Theatre. John Donnelly’s muddled new play, ostensibly the tale of a young mother suffering from severe post-natal depression, turns into a one-woman, blood-sucking revenge mission against toxic masculinity.

How did it all go wrong? Well, after discovering her ten-year-old son’s primary school teacher is a 200-year old vampire, our formerly miserable mum becomes the ‘apex predator’ of the title in a mirthless, Hammer horror rerun of Killing Eve.

Despite some snappy dialogue, Donnelly’s sketchy characters give the actors little to go on.

Sophie Melville is a powerhouse performer with not much more to do than look confused and jiggle her newborn baby doll, as if out horse-riding.

Bryan Dick has the most advanced sense of self as her bewildered husband with a secret job in the Met Police.

And former Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore is a suspiciously glamorous primary school teacher who turns out to be a human mosquito.

Awkwardly staged on Tom Piper’s design of a bland white kitchen marooned in a black void surrounded by scaffolding, Blanche McIntyre’s production fails to spook us with uncertainty about what’s real and what’s not.

Just about anything can and does happen. And, most dismally, the fourth cast member, Leander Deeny, is hung out to dry in a series of nasty misogynistic stereotypes — some of which he tries to salvage as comedy.

Yes the title sounds promising, but the play itself is as bloodless as its victims.

‘John Donnelly’s muddled new play, ostensibly the tale of a young mother suffering from severe post-natal depression, turns into a one-woman, blood-sucking revenge mission against toxic masculinity’, writes Patrick Marmion (Press photos of Apex Predator)

Apex Predator production photos taken on March 22 2025 at Hampstead Theatre London

Rhinoceros (Almeida Theatre, London)

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Played fast and furious, Ionesco’s absurdist 1959 totalitarian satire about the inhabitants of a French town turning into rhinos (symbolising the abolition of individual freedom and surrender to the herd instinct) might be a beast worth reviving.

Alas, adaptor and director Omar Elerian’s attempt does not convince. Eager to underline the artifice of theatre, he has created a compere (Paul Hunter introduces himself a ‘provocateur’) to warm up the audience.

On a space resembling a rehearsal room, actors in white coats and clownish hairdos follow his stage directions, carving out the unseen set.

He introduces the locals. One can’t find an invisible door. Another is out of time with the homemade sound effects. Another is a lady with a cat.

Actually, she is cradling a large watermelon. When, bafflingly, rhinos rampage through the town, the ‘cat’ is squashed; the watermelon splitting to reveal its blood-red flesh.

It’s all mildly diverting physical comedy, well-drilled certainly, but less than witty and anything but menacing.

At the interval, kazoos are issued to some members of the audience as well as the cast. In the second half, their bathetic sounds suggest the roar of rhinos, with the provocateur now functioning as their conductor.

Meanwhile, on stage, Jean (Joshua McGuire) is in agony because a rhino horn is pushing its way through his head.

On a space resembling a rehearsal room, actors in white coats and clownish hairdos follow his stage directions, carving out the unseen set

‘It’s all mildly diverting physical comedy, well-drilled certainly, but less than witty and anything but menacing’, writes Patrick Marmion

The process completed, Jean cuts a ridiculous figure in a shiny grey body-stocking with a silly little tail.

His neighbours are starting to follow suit (quite literally, in grey trousers). They stomp about, kazooing madly.

Mercifully, by now the stage directions have stopped and some ‘real’ acting begins at last — largely thanks to downbeat Berenger (excellent Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, of Gangs Of London), who has always refused to conform, wearing his own clothes, drinking too much.

April 3, 2025
Laura Whitmore infuriates BBC bosses by pulling out of Celebrity Apprentice special just DAYS before filming as lineup is revealed

Laura Whitmore has infuriated BBC bosses by pulling out of her appearance on the Celebrity Apprentice special, MailOnline can reveal.

The former Love Island presenter, 39, left the casting team in the lurch after backing out of the show’s lineup, which includes the likes of Big Brother host AJ Odudu, EastEnders star Jake Wood, and JLS singer JB Gill.

Lord Sugar’s spin-off is to celebrate 20 years of The Apprentice as a host of famous faces take on the challenge of impressing the business mogul for charity.

But podcast host Laura will not be one of them after she opted out of the BBC series due to an ‘unavoidable clash’ in her schedule.

Other names taking part in the one-off special are TV’s Rob Rinder, actress Sarah Hadland, and ex-Apprentice candidate Tom Skinner, who competed for Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment in 2019.

A TV source told MailOnline: ‘Laura infuriated BBC bosses by pulling out of the Celebrity Apprentice special.

Laura Whitmore has infuriated BBC bosses by pulling out of her appearance on the Celebrity Apprentice special, MailOnline can reveal

The former Love Island presenter left the casting team in the lurch after backing out of the show’s lineup, which includes Big Brother host AJ Odudu and EastEnders star Jake Wood

Lord Sugar’s spin-off is to celebrate 20 years of The Apprentice as a host of famous faces take on the challenge of impressing the business mogul for charity

‘Of course, there can be a lot of last minute changes in television, but it was just days before filming started and the team were very much left in the lurch.

‘The dates did not work for Laura and so she backed out, but many were left in an awkward position by her decision.’

The 12 contestants announced to be taking part on the celebratory season also include Gladiator Legend, real name Matt Morsia, funnyman Eddie Kadi and standup comic Shazia Mirza.

Former Strictly star Angela Scanlon, Paralympian Kadeena Cox and Radio 1 DJ Charlie Hedges will also face Lord Sugar in the boardroom as they complete tasks during the new series.

Laura, who stood down from presenting Love Island in 2022 after three years at the helm, is now pursuing an acting path and is currently rehearsing for new play Apex Predator, which she stars in from March 22 until April 26.

Writing on Instagram last month, Laura wrote alongside the casting announcement: ‘I promised myself a long time ago to create not imitate and do what I love.’

She inherited the Love Island hosting role from the late Caroline Flack, who passed away weeks before filming of the winter series began in 2020.

Laura, whose husband Iain Stirling is the ITV2 show’s voiceover, co-hosts podcast Murder They Wrote alongside the comedian, who she shares a daughter with.

MailOnline has contacted Laura’s representatives and an Apprentice spokesperson for comment.

Tom Skinner, who competed for Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment on The Apprentice in 2019, is returning to the show for the celebrity season

The 19th series of the civilian Apprentice is currently airing on the BBC, with Thursday night’s episode seeing the firing of candidate Jonny Heaver.

It follows the departure of Dr Jana Denzel, who MailOnline revealed quit the show before Lord Sugar had the chance to sack him.

He stood down from the BBC process amid a ‘racism row’ where he was accused of using the highly offensive word ‘coloured’ to describe a black person during a task.

Jana later admitted to the error and explained how he apologised to all involved and took the BBC up on educational training, where he learned the meaning of the term.

Speaking on TikTok, he said: ‘I apologised and they offered me some training behind that word and I said yes, I would love to learn more.

‘They gave me the training and now I have a better understanding of the use of that word, the history of it, especially in the US.

‘I wasn’t reprimanded or forced to do the training, it happened way after we finished filming.’

March 7, 2025
Cruz Beckham, 19, looks smitten with stylish girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 29, as they star arrivals at the Warner Music & Hennessy BRIT Awards after party

Cruz Beckham and his girlfriend Jackie Apostel led the star arrivals the Warner Music & Hennessy’s BRIT Awards after party at Claridge’s on Saturday night.

The youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham, 19, looked effortlessly stylish in a black leather jacket layered over a simple white top and smart black trousers.

He finished his look with a pair of suede boots and two stacked gold necklaces.

Meanwhile Jackie, 29,wowed in a navy pinstripe navy blazer suit that showed of her chic sense of style.

She teamed the look with a classic white button up shirt and a matching navy tie.

The beauty added inches to her frame with a pair of black court heels and kept accessories to a minimum.

Cruz Beckham and his girlfriend Jackie Apostel led the star arrivals the Warner Music & Hennessy’s BRIT Awards after party at Claridge’s on Saturday night

The youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham , 19, looked effortlessly stylish in a black leather jacket layered over a simple white top and smart black trousers

The lovebirds appeared in high spirits as they posed for snaps at the event before partying the night away.

Also spotted at the party was Emma Weymouth, Drew Michael and Louise Redknapp.

Emma 38, turned heads in a plunging white sequin gown that flaunted her enviable figure.

She added a feather shawl and accessorised with silver statement earrings.

Happy couple Drew and Louise looked more loved up than ever as they posed for cosy snaps together.

Laura Whitmore, Layton Williams, and Charli Howard were also seen making an appearance at the gig in west London.

Laura, 39, turned heads in a bright yellow structured mini dress that flaunted her toned legs.

She finished the look with a pair of gold block heels and a swipe of red lipstick.

Also spotted at the party was Emma Weymouth (pictured) , Drew Michael and Louise Redknapp

Emma 38, turned heads in a plunging white sequin gown that flaunted her enviable figure

Happy couple Drew and Louise looked more loved up than ever as they posed for cosy snaps together

Laura Whitmore (pictured) , Layton Williams , and Charli Howard were also seen making an appearance at the gig in west London

Laura, 39, turned heads in a bright yellow structured mini dress that flaunted her toned legs

Layton, 30, looked incredible in a brown velvet co ord

Charli, 33, sizzled in a leather bodycon maxi dress

Layton, 30, looked incredible in a brown velvet co ord, while Charli, 33, sizzled in a leather bodycon maxi dress.

The 2025 BRIT Awards ceremony was hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall, marking his fifth time at the helm of the event, after having previously presented the show in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

The star-studded event took place once again at London’s O2 Arena with the trophy this year designed by the talented Gabriel Moses.

The night featured massive performances from Ezra Collective and special guest Jorja Smith.

They joined an exciting lineup of acts including Jade Thirlwall, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Fender, Lola Young, Teddy Swims, and The Last Dinner Party.

Charli XCX was originally set to perform but decided not to despite months of negotiations.

According to a close source, the decision comes as she shifted her focus toward preparing for the Grammy Awards, which took place earlier this month.

The pop singer led the 2025 BRIT Awards nominations with five nods, closely followed by Dua Lipa who had been recognised in four categories.

In the end, Charli’s smash hit album BRAT swept the board and took home all of the five awards she was nominated for.

The 2025 BRIT Awards ceremony was hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall , marking his fifth time at the helm of the event, after having previously presented the show in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021

The night featured massive performances from Ezra Collective and special guest Jorja Smith

The British singer, 32, whose No1 album became a cultural phenomenon last summer, took home Best Album, Artist of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Dance Act and Best Song Writing.

Charli’s incredible sweep mirrored Raye’s own triumph at last year’s ceremony which saw the 27-year-old made history after scooping a record breaking six gongs.

She made history when her No1 album Brat became a cultural phenomenon last summer along with the colour slime green as millions of fans showed their support by posting clips of Charli’s Apple Dance on TikTok.

Dua, 29, who is already the recipient of seven BRITs, went head-to-head against Charli for Song Of The Year with hit Training Season, Artist Of The Year, Pop Act, and Album Of The Year with Radical Optimism.

US superstar Taylor Swift, 35, battled it out with Billie Eilish in the International Artist Of The Year category, which also featured Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan, as well as for the International Song Of The Year accolade.

Sabrina landed her first BRIT when she scooped the special Global Success Award, presented by Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, 21.

Thanking her UK fans American singer quipped that a ‘predominantly tea drinking country’ had ‘streamed the s***’ out of her smash hit track Espresso.

However the banger was pipped to the post for Best International Song Of The Year to Chappell Roan for her own catchy tune Good Luck, Babe.

The HOT TO GO singer, 27, later went on to beat the likes of Beyoncé and Billie Eilish to win Best International Artist.

The winners of five genre awards – Alternative/Rock Act, Dance Act, Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act, Pop Act, R&B Act – were determined by a public vote exclusively through WhatsApp for the first time ever.

Charli XCX was originally set to perform but decided not to despite months of negotiations

In the end, Charli’s smash hit album BRAT swept the board and took home all of the five awards she was nominated for

Sam Fender was announced as the winner for Alternative Rock Act for a second time.

It marks his third BRIT after winning the Rising Star Award (previously Critics’ Choice Award) in 2019 and Alternative Rock Act in 2022.

Accepting the award, he joked: ‘As you can tell I’m a little bit nervous, I’m nowhere near as drunk as last time.’

‘Massive thanks to the fans, we’ve got the best fans in the world. To everybody at home in Newcastle – love you.

‘Huge thanks to my band. Without them, I’m just a mad person shouting at the walls. Love yous all.’

Meanwhile in a shock to some, Jade Thirwall, 32, beat the Brat singer to be crowned Best Pop Act, making it the former Little Mix star’s first solo Brit.

In her own heartfelt speech, Jade thanked boyfriend Jordan Stephens and her ‘Little Mix sisters’ Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock.

Gushing over her former bandmates she said: ‘I love you so much. I wouldn’t have this award without them. They changed my life and I am so grateful’.

Stormzy won his fourth BRIT after scooping the Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act as he took to the stage wearing shades

Thanks to globally successful artists Central Cee, Stormzy, and Dave, British rap was well represented at this year’s awards.

Central Cee earned nods in the Song Of The Year category as well as Artist Of The Year, and Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act.

Stormzy won his fourth BRIT after scooping the Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act as he took to the stage wearing shades.

He said: ‘I think Central Cee was the best rap artist of year, but I am very grateful. This is a mad funny time for me to win an award.

‘I’m wearing shades because I’ve got a bruised cornea, I mashed my eye playing paddle.’

The jazz quintet Ezra Collective, who won the Mercury prize in 2023, landed four nominations for Best New Artist, Group Of The Year, Alternative Rock Act and Album Of The Year for their body of work Dance, No One’s Watching.

Their biggest competition came from The Last Dinner Party who were also up for Best New Artist, Group Of The Year, Alternative Rock Act and Album Of The Year.

Following their own performance earlier in the evening, 2024 Rising Star Awards winners The Last Dinner Party won the much coveted Best New Artist.

Taking to the stage the fans gushed: ‘This is truly the biggest honour of our lives!’.

Ezra Collective were named the Group of the Year, and closed out the ceremony with their performance.

The BRIT Awards 2025: Winners

Song Of The Year

Artemas – I like the way you kiss me

The Beatles – Now and Then

Bl3ss & Camrin Watson Feat Bbyclose – Kisses

Central Cee ft. Lil Baby – BAND4BAND

Charli XCX – Guess ft. Billie Eilish – WINNER

Chase & Status ft. Stormzy – Backbone

Coldplay – Feels Like I’m Falling In Love

Dua Lipa – Training Season

Ella Henderson ft. Rudimental – Alibi

Jade Thirlwall – Angel Of My Dreams

Jordan Adetunji – KEHLANI

KSI ft. Trippie Redd – Thick Of It

Myles Smith – Stargazing

Sam Ryder – You’re Christmas to Me

Sonny Fodera, Jazzy, D.O.D – Somedays

Best New Artist

English Teacher

Ezra Collective

The Last Dinner Party – WINNER

Myles Smith

Rachel Chinouriri

Artist Of The Year

Beabadoobee

Central Cee

Charli XCX – WINNER

Dua Lipa

Fred again..

Jamie xx

Michael Kiwanuka

Nia Archives

Rachel Chinouriri

Sam Fender

Group Of The Year

Bring Me the Horizon

Coldplay

The Cure

Ezra Collective – WINNER

The Last Dinner Party

International Group Of The Year

Amyl and the Sniffers

Confidence Man

Fontaines D.C. – WINNERS

Future, Metro Boomin

Linkin Park

Dance Act promoted by Kiss

Becky Hill

Charli XCX – WINNER

Chase & Status

Fred again..

Nia Archives

Pop Act promoted by Capital

Charli XCX

Dua Lipa

Jade Thirlwall – WINNER

Lola Young

Myles Smith

Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act promoted by Capital Xtra

Central Cee

Dave

Ghetts

Little Simz

Stormzy – WINNER

R&B Act promoted by Kiss

Cleo Sol

Flo

Jorja Smith

Michael Kiwanuka

Raye – WINNER

Alternate Rock Act promoted by Absolute Radio

Beabadoobee

The Cure

Ezra Collective

The Last Dinner Party

Sam Fender – WINNER

International Artist Of The Year

Adrianne Lenker

Asake

Benson Boone

Beyoncé

Billie Eilish

Chappell Roan – WINNER

Kendrick Lamar

Sabrina Carpenter

Taylor Swift

Tyler, The Creator

International Song Of The Year

Benson Boone – Beautiful Things

Beyoncé – Texas Hold ‘Em

Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather

Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe! – WINNER

Djo – End of Beginning

Eminem – Houdini

Hozier – Too Sweet

Jack Harlow – Lovin On Me

Noah Kahan – Stick Season

Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen – I Had Some Help

Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso

Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)

Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight

Teddy Swims – Lose Control

Tommy Richman – Million Dollar Baby

Mastercard Album Of The Year

Charli XCX – Brat – WINNER

The Cure – Songs of a Lost World

Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism

Ezra Collective – Dance, No One’s Watching

The Last Dinner Party – Prelude To Ecstasy

March 2, 2025
Love Island star is engaged! Influencer says ‘yes’ to hunky pilot four years after that awkward Casa Amor moment and flirty link to Jack Grealish
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Love Island star Lillie Haynes has revealed she is engaged as she shared a loved-up Instagram post on Wednesday.

The influencer, 26, who found fame on the ITV2 dating series four years ago, showed off her engagement ring after her boyfriend Dylan popped the question.

Lillie revealed she said ‘yes’ after her new fiancé, who is a pilot, got down on one knee as they posed for sweet snaps on a rooftop balcony.

The star, who appeared on the eventh series of Love Island which Liam Reardon and Millie Court wonwrote: ‘Mrs Rockson.’

Lillie’s friends rushed to the comments to congratulate the couple on the happy news.

They wrote: ‘Congratulations my love!!; LILLIE!!!!. Congratulations; Lushest couple ever; Ahhhhh congratulations HOW EXCITING!!!!; Huge congrats!!! You are glowing’.

Love Island star Lillie Haynes has revealed she is engaged as she shared a loved-up Instagram post on Wednesday

The influencer, 26, who found fame on the ITV2 dating series four years ago, showed off her engagement ring after her boyfriend Dylan popped the question

She wrote: ‘Mrs Rockson’

Lillie hasn’t shared much information about her new fiancé but, according to his Instagram, Dylan is a pilot based between Dubai and London.

She had a brief stint in the villa in 2021, entering as a Casa Amor bombshell before being dumped when she failed to find a romantic connection.

After leaving the villa, Lillie was asked by former host Laura Whitmore about a reported spark with Manchester City footballer Jack Grealish.

Laura left viewers angry after she quizzed the Casa Amor bombshell about Jack, who is in a relationship with his childhood sweetheart Sasha Attwood. The pair are now parents to five-month-old daughter Mila.

Love Island fans branded Laura ‘disrespectful’ after she said to then 22-year-old Lillie: ‘I’ve spotted some pictures, yes I’ve seen them. Jack Grealish – what’s going on?’

Laura was quick to defend herself on Instagram after the show, writing: ‘I insist everyone sees the questions before they go on air and are OK with it.’

Laura was seemingly referring to Jack liking a string of Lillie’s glamorous Instagram photos – including one of her wearing a bikini – before swiftly unliking the sizzling snaps.

The pair were also spotted chatting at a star-studded party in August shortly afterwards.

Lillie revealed she said ‘yes’ after her new fiancé, who is a pilot, got down on one knee as they posed for sweet snaps on a rooftop balcony

Lillie’s – who starred in the seventh series of Love Island which Liam Reardon and Millie Court won – friends rushed to the comments to congratulate the couple on the happy news

Lillie hasn’t shared much information about her new fiancé but, according to his Instagram, Dylan is a pilot based between Dubai and London

She had a brief stint in the villa in 2021, entering as a Casa Amor bombshell before being dumped when she failed to find a romantic connection

After leaving the villa, Lillie was asked by former host Laura Whitmore about a reported spark with Manchester City footballer Jack Grealish

Speaking to Lillie, Laura said in full during the special Love Island episode: ‘I want to know where you’re at because I’ve spotted some pictures, yes I’ve seen them. Jack Grealish – what’s going on? We saw pictures – what’s going on?’

Clearly embarrassed, Lillie awkwardly replied: ‘Nothing.’

Fans quickly took to Twitter to brand Laura’s line of questioning ‘disrespectful’.

They wrote: ‘How disrespectful. Jack Grealish has a girlfriend. These rumours must cause so much mental stress and heartache;

‘How can you add fuel to the fire when it’s someone’s personal life. What happened to be kind?;

‘I hope Jack Grealish’s girlfriend is able to cope well with the aftermath of Laura Whitmore’s disrespectful questioning. What happened to ”be kind?”’

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February 27, 2025
Will Laura Whitmore ever return to TV? Love Island star has turned her back on her glittering telly career with an audience of millions to tread the boards in local theatres

Laura Whitmore has had a monumental career shift over the past five years, ditching her glittering TV career to play to theatre audiences of just 300.

After kicking off her showbiz CV with a reporter job for MTV, she hit the big time with the coveted Love Island role, presenting the the ITV series from 2020 to 2022, after taking over from Caroline Flack.

But Laura suddenly quit the hit show, which can still command an audience of millions, after just three seasons explaining that she found certain elements of the show ‘difficult’.

She later slammed ITV bosses, claiming that she that she was forced to ‘stay quiet’ when it came to sharing her opinions with the islanders, and revealing that the became frustrated with the ‘parameters’ of her role.

Since parting ways with the ITV juggernaut, Laura has taken a huge step back from the telly spotlight.

She tried to maintain her relationship with ITV, fronting a short-lived chat show Laura Whitmore’s Breakfast Show but it was cancelled after just a few months, whilst her Prime Video series Date My Mate was also axed after one series.

Laura Whitmore has had a monumental career shift over the past five years, turning her back on her glittering TV career to tread the boards

After starting her career on the red carpet for MTV, she hit the big time with Love Island job, presenting the the ITV series from 2020 to 2022, after taking over from Caroline Flack

The star has since filmed documentaries and expressed her relief at being a producer on her ITVX series Laura Whitmore Investigates, after having previously just been ‘the face’ of television projects.

She admitted at the time that she saw the move as her way of ‘reclaiming my power,’ after having been ‘frustrated’ over having ‘no control’ over the shows she worked on.

But to date the series has only aired three episodes.

The latest career move has since Laura turn to the theatre. In 2022, shortly after quitting Love Island she made her West End debut in 2:22 A Ghost Story – a production that has become more well known for its neverending cast changes than it has for its glittering reviews.

This summer she will lead a touring production of The Girl On The Train which will follow a month at the Hampstead theatre, conveniently located a stones’ throw from her North London home, for a new play titled Apex Predator.

The intimate surroundings of Hampstead Theatre, which has a 325 seat capacity is a far cry from the three million viewers her old show Love Island regularly attracted.

Laura has been open about her reasons for taking on the theatre work, recently revealing it’s all down to family logistics and her role as mum to four-year-old daughter Stevie.

During her starring role in Apex Predator, Laura’s husband Iain will be on the road for his UK stand-up comedy tour, before she heads out around the country for The Girl On The Train.

Since parting ways with the ITV juggernaut, Laura has taken a huge step back from the telly spotlight

Following her Love Island exit, Laura has focused more on stage work, being one of the first cast members for 2:22 A Ghost Story (pictured in 2022)

This summer she will lead a touring production of The Girl On The Train, treading the boards in local venues for a ten week run across Scotland and Ireland

Laura has been open about her reasons for taking on the theatre work, recently revealing it’s all down to family logistics and her role as mum to four-year-old daughter Stevie

‘Life is a juggle,’ she told The Sunday Post this month. ‘One of the reasons I am doing the play in the summer months is so that I won’t have to take our daughter out of school, and we can work it together. When I did the West End, it was 18 weeks. It worked out well because I had my child during the day and at her bedtime I’d go to the theatre.’

‘I’m not going to lie, it’s a logistic nightmare, but the priority for Iain and me is always going to be our child.’

‘I love working and the opportunities I have, but it is bloody hard. I have done things at crazy hours to make it work around her bedtimes.

Whilst the back to back theatre productions may be convenient, Laura is most likely on a significantly lower salary than the bumper pay she received as a Love Island host.

It’s reported that stage stars can earn around £1,430 a week depending on audiences, say experts at What’s On Stage whilst Laura was at one point rumoured to be paid £600,000 for Love Island, a figure she later denied.

For now at least Laura has less lofty ambitions than banking millions, admitting her ‘hardest’ role yet has been motherhood, with her daughter drastically refocusing her outlook, as she declares: ‘It makes more appreciative of time and of giving my time to the right things.’

February 25, 2025
Will Laura Whitmore ever return to TV? Love Island star has turned her back on her glittering telly career with an audience of millions to tread the boards in local theatres

Laura Whitmore has had a monumental career shift over the past five years, ditching her glittering TV career to play to theatre audiences of just 300.

After kicking off her showbiz CV with a reporter job for MTV, she hit the big time with the coveted Love Island role, presenting the the ITV series from 2020 to 2022, after taking over from Caroline Flack.

But Laura suddenly quit the hit show, which can still command an audience of millions, after just three seasons explaining that she found certain elements of the show ‘difficult’.

She later slammed ITV bosses, claiming that she that she was forced to ‘stay quiet’ when it came to sharing her opinions with the islanders, and revealing that the became frustrated with the ‘parameters’ of her role.

Since parting ways with the ITV juggernaut, Laura has taken a huge step back from the telly spotlight.

She tried to maintain her relationship with ITV, fronting a short-lived chat show Laura Whitmore’s Breakfast Show but it was cancelled after just a few months, whilst her Prime Video series Date My Mate was also axed after one series.

Laura Whitmore has had a monumental career shift over the past five years, turning her back on her glittering TV career to tread the boards

After starting her career on the red carpet for MTV, she hit the big time with Love Island job, presenting the the ITV series from 2020 to 2022, after taking over from Caroline Flack

The star has since filmed documentaries and expressed her relief at being a producer on her ITVX series Laura Whitmore Investigates, after having previously just been ‘the face’ of television projects.

She admitted at the time that she saw the move as her way of ‘reclaiming my power,’ after having been ‘frustrated’ over having ‘no control’ over the shows she worked on.

But to date the series has only aired three episodes.

The latest career move has since Laura turn to the theatre. In 2022, shortly after quitting Love Island she made her West End debut in 2:22 A Ghost Story – a production that has become more well known for its neverending cast changes than it has for its glittering reviews.

This summer she will lead a touring production of The Girl On The Train which will follow a month at the Hampstead theatre, conveniently located a stones’ throw from her North London home, for a new play titled Apex Predator.

The intimate surroundings of Hampstead Theatre, which has a 325 seat capacity is a far cry from the three million viewers her old show Love Island regularly attracted.

Laura has been open about her reasons for taking on the theatre work, recently revealing it’s all down to family logistics and her role as mum to four-year-old daughter Stevie.

During her starring role in Apex Predator, Laura’s husband Iain will be on the road for his UK stand-up comedy tour, before she heads out around the country for The Girl On The Train.

Since parting ways with the ITV juggernaut, Laura has taken a huge step back from the telly spotlight

Following her Love Island exit, Laura has focused more on stage work, being one of the first cast members for 2:22 A Ghost Story (pictured in 2022)

This summer she will lead a touring production of The Girl On The Train, treading the boards in local venues for a ten week run across Scotland and Ireland

Laura has been open about her reasons for taking on the theatre work, recently revealing it’s all down to family logistics and her role as mum to four-year-old daughter Stevie

‘Life is a juggle,’ she told The Sunday Post this month. ‘One of the reasons I am doing the play in the summer months is so that I won’t have to take our daughter out of school, and we can work it together. When I did the West End, it was 18 weeks. It worked out well because I had my child during the day and at her bedtime I’d go to the theatre.’

‘I’m not going to lie, it’s a logistic nightmare, but the priority for Iain and me is always going to be our child.’

‘I love working and the opportunities I have, but it is bloody hard. I have done things at crazy hours to make it work around her bedtimes.

Whilst the back to back theatre productions may be convenient, Laura is most likely on a significantly lower salary than the bumper pay she received as a Love Island host.

It’s reported that stage stars can earn around £1,430 a week depending on audiences, say experts at What’s On Stage whilst Laura was at one point rumoured to be paid £600,000 for Love Island, a figure she later denied.

For now at least Laura has less lofty ambitions than banking millions, admitting her ‘hardest’ role yet has been motherhood, with her daughter drastically refocusing her outlook, as she declares: ‘It makes more appreciative of time and of giving my time to the right things.’

February 24, 2025
Caroline Flack’s last broken voice messages that reveal what she thought of Laura Whitmore replacing her – as friends slam ‘poor taste’ move: KATIE HIND

When Caroline Flack learned that her beloved Love Island job had been handed to her younger, blonder, rival Laura Whitmore, she was distraught.

Days earlier, Caroline had a difficult phone call with some of ITV’s most senior bosses in which she was told she was no longer going to be allowed to continue hosting the dating show she’d fronted – and become the ‘face’ of – for the past five seasons.

The reason for her departure was clear: it wouldn’t be appropriate now that Caroline, 40, had been charged with assault following a late-night, jealous argument in which she’d hit her boyfriend Lewis Burton with a lamp.

Her exit had prompted much speculation over who would step into her shoes: whether it would be Irish model Laura or the even younger Maya Jama, who is the current presenter.

Following the announcement that Laura had indeed got the job, Caroline took to WhatsApp and left voice notes for her friends, telling of her devastation.

‘It broke Caroline’s heart,’ said a friend of the late television host. ‘She had clung on to the hope that the charges would be dropped and that she would be able to continue after all.

Caroline Flack was said to be ‘distraught’ when she learned that her Love Island job had been handed to her younger, blonder, rival Laura Whitmore

Laura, the 39-year-old former MTV showbusiness journalist, took to Instagram last week, on the fifth anniversary of Caroline’s death, to share an exchange of messages between herself and Caroline

‘Next Laura had the job. It felt awful for Caroline. She knew Laura a bit, but not particularly well, but her job had been snatched away from her. Caroline was furious and desperately upset.’

It was losing this job that she adored – and the thought of being publicly humiliated at a criminal trial – that ultimately led to Caroline spiralling into despair, and culminated in her taking her life on February 15, 2020.

And after her death, her devastated mother Christine made it very clear how ‘horrible’ it was to see Laura in her daughter’s role.

‘I watched Love Island because Carrie was in it,’ she said. ‘Now, it’s horrible when the advert comes up and the girl that’s taken her place is in almost the same dress, in almost the same pose. I think ITV2 could have done it a little differently. They could have done it out of respect.’

So when Laura, the 39-year-old former MTV showbusiness journalist, took to Instagram last week, on the fifth anniversary of Caroline’s death, to share an exchange of messages between the two of them, there was much shock within her circle.

Along with a throwback photo of them together, Laura posted a series of texts they exchanged in the five weeks between Laura being offered the Love Island job, and Caroline taking her life.

Caroline, 40, had been charged with assault following a late-night, jealous argument in which she’d hit her boyfriend Lewis Burton with a lamp

In one text, saved as ‘Flacky’ in Laura’s phone (though many of Caroline’s friends called her Carrie), she had obviously swallowed her pride, and wished Laura the best.

Those who knew her, however, will attest to how much every word must have stung. ‘I hope you are doing the job… I wouldn’t want it to be anyone else,’ she wrote.

Later, after landing the role, Laura shared the news with Caroline before it became public and promised to ‘do my very best to give it the justice it deserves’.

Caroline simply replied with a red heart emoji and said: ‘I’m glad it’s you.’

In a lengthy caption alongside the post, Laura gushed over Caroline’s ‘support’ and admitted it had ‘really hit me hard’ reading back their touching final exchange.

‘I got a new phone this month and as I was trying to download WhatsApp messages from my cloud and loads of old messages came up. Ones I thought I lost a few years ago and no longer had. It really hit me hard.

‘Looking at messages I’ve never publicly shared as they were private messages. I think they show a side to Caroline which is nice to remember. Hence I’m sharing now.’

Her decision to do so was viewed as ‘totally unnecessary’ by those who knew Caroline. Others see it as totally inappropriate and jarring.

One said: ‘Why would Laura do that? They were private messages between them, Caroline’s nearest and dearest wouldn’t publicly share private correspondence so why would Laura?

Caroline pictured leaving a magistrates’ court in December 2019 after pleading not guilty to assaulting her boyfriend Lewis Burton

‘Caroline was kind and would not have wanted Laura to think she had ill feeling towards her, but Caroline was so upset at losing that job. She loved it so much, it seems in pretty poor taste that Laura has put them out there, nobody can really understand why.

‘When you send a text to someone you don’t expect it to be shared into the public domain, even five years later. Laura even acknowledges that the messages are private yet she still shared them.

‘It’s hard to see of what benefit this had to Caroline on such a poignant day.’

Indeed, it’s fair to say many are beginning to wonder whether Caroline, and the terrible circumstances of her death, will ever be left in peace.

Certainly her mother Christine shows no signs of letting matters rest as she continues to fights for answers.

Caroline’s life began to spiral out of control in December 2019 when Burton, a then 27-year-old former tennis player and model with whom Caroline was said to be besotted, called the police to say that she had hit him with a lamp at her flat in Islington, north London.

Following the attack, in which Burton received superficial injuries, Caroline slashed her wrists, leaving blood all over her bedroom. Those close to her say that she ‘went ballistic’ when the police arrived – all of which was recorded on their bodycam.

After a visit to hospital, she attended a north London police station where she was told initially that she wouldn’t be charged and would be able to leave with a caution. However, three hours later she called a friend in floods of tears to say that she was being charged over the attack after all.

And it is that decision that Christine disputes. Earlier this year, she revealed the Independent Office of Police Conduct has urged the Metropolitan Police to reopen its investigation into the case. The watchdog has recommended that the force’s Directorate of Professional Standards interviews an officer who was present at the time of Caroline’s arrest.

He was said to have been involved in the move to overrule the Crown Prosecution Service’s decision to issue her with a caution for her attack on Burton.

A court date had been set for March 4, 2020, and Caroline was haunted by the thought of that police bodycam footage being made public during the trial.

This is what friends say prompted Caroline to take her own life on February 15 at her home in Stoke Newington, north-east London.

Five years on, Caroline’s distraught mother is in the middle of making a documentary for streaming giant Disney+. Curious Films, the production company that made 2021 documentary Caroline Flack: Her Life & Death, have already set to work on the programme which hopes to explain why she died – and whether her life could have been saved.

While most of Caroline’s friends didn’t want to take part, those who did found the line of questioning uncomfortable.

Indeed, Curious Films have repeatedly asked me to take part as a member of the Press – which Christine also feels contributed to Caroline’s declining mental health, and ultimately her death,

Their plan was that I too would be quizzed to explain why particular stories appeared in newspapers. The truth is that the last time I saw Caroline, at Soho House’s House Festival at Kenwood House in July 2019, she was happily entertaining a circle of journalists. She was also still briefing them in 2020, very close to her death.

‘When Caroline died there was a whole ‘Be Kind’ message that was shared,’ said a friend. ‘Nobody can work out why this is happening now.’

February 22, 2025
Laura Whitmore shares her heartbreaking final messages with Caroline Flack on the fifth anniversary of her death as she confirms she won’t appear in the new documentary about the late TV star

Laura Whitmore has shared the emotional final unseen messages she shared with her friend Caroline Flack before her death.

TV star Caroline was died at her North East London home on February 15, 2020, at the age of 40 and her death was ruled a suicide in an inquest in August of that year.

Taking to Instagram on Saturday to mark five years since her tragic death, Laura, 39, posted a throwback photo of them together, along with their last text messages.

The texts, sent just weeks before Caroline’s tragic death, showed the deep support and respect the two presenters had for each other.

In one text, Caroline, saved as ‘Flacky’ in Laura’s phone, expressed her hope that Laura would take over her role on Love Island after she decided to step down in the wake of her arrest for alleged assault.

She wrote: ‘I hope you are doing the job… I wouldn’t want it to be anyone else.’

Laura Whitmore has shared the emotional unseen messages from her late friend and TV star Caroline Flack

Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Laura, 38, shared a sweet throwback photo of her and Caroline, giving fans a glimpse into their close friendship

Laura replied saying it was ‘such a lovely message’ and explained she had met with producers, but nothing was confirmed yet.

Later, after landing the role, Laura shared the news with Caroline before it became public and promised to ‘do my very best to give it the justice it deserves.’

Caroline simply replied with a red heart emoji and said: ‘I’m glad it’s you.’

Laura took over from Caroline as the host of Love Island in December 2019 but stepped down from her role after the 2022 series, with Maya Jama taking over.

In a lengthy caption alongside the post, Laura gushed over Caroline’s ‘support’ of her and admitted it had ‘really hit me hard’ reading back their touching final ever exchange.

‘I got a new phone this month and as I was trying to download WhatsApp messages from my cloud loads of old messages came up. Ones I thought I lost a few years ago and no longer had. It really hit me hard,’ she penned.

‘Looking at messages I’ve never publicly shared as they were private messages. I think they show a side to Caroline which is nice to remember. Hence I’m sharing now.

‘She wasn’t perfect and I didn’t know her as well as others but I knew she had her demons. I met Caroline in 2011 when I took over from her hosting I’m a celebrity get me out of here now.

‘She was as supportive of me doing that role back then as she was when she supported me doing Love Island in 2020.

The texts, sent just weeks before Caroline’s tragic death on February 15, 2020, show the deep support and respect the two presenters had for each other

Laura penned a heartfelt message alongside the post

‘Both were great shows with hundreds of people working on them and relying on the show going ahead.

‘I will always be so thankful of the last messages between me and Caroline. I never asked her about the court case – it wasn’t my business. I didn’t know her partner at the time and still don’t.’

Laura then revealed that she turned down the opportunity to appear in the upcoming Disney+ documentary about the late TV star.

She continued: ‘Every time I’ve been asked to speak about the situation or be part of a documentary I decline.

‘I’ve already said all I can say on the tragedy and don’t want words to be misconstrued and need to look after my own mental health. This was the last correspondence I ever had with her.

‘I really did hope she was somewhere lovely. A spa/retreat/rehab. I never knew the extent of her struggles or what was to come.

‘The last message from her to me were love hearts. I’d like to think wherever she is now, she’s at peace and somewhere lovely like I hoped.’

Caroline (pictured in 2018) was died at her North East London home on February 15, 2020, at the age of 40 and her death was ruled a suicide in an inquest in August of that year

Caroline died by suicide amid amid a looming court case after allegedly hitting boyfriend Lewis Burton with a lamp (pictured together in 2019)

‘Today I choose to remember these messages and thank the cloud for giving them back to me,’ she concluded.

It’s been five years since TV star tragically died by suicide aged 40, amid a looming court case after allegedly hitting boyfriend Lewis Burton with a lamp.

In December, the Mail revealed that Caroline’s mother Christine is central to a new documentary about the presenter as they will try to give some answers as to why she died.

Disney revealed the film would include firsthand testimony, among them Caroline’s family and friends, as Christine embarks on a journey to uncover the truth around the circumstances that led to Caroline tragically taking her own life in 2020.

Christine said: ‘I still have so many questions about what happened to Caroline in her final months, and it’s something I feel deeply compelled to explore, even though I know it will be challenging.

‘I’m pleased to be working with the team at Curious Films once again, in the hope of bringing clarity and understanding to Carrie’s story, not just for her, but for everyone who cared about her.’

Gaby Aung, Senior Manager, Unscripted, Disney+ added: ‘We’re privileged to be working with Christine Flack and our production partners at Curious, as we follow a family’s pursuit for answers and celebrate Caroline’s legacy five years on from her tragic death.’

Questions have been raised as to why Lou Teasdale and fellow friend Mollie Grosberg left Caroline alone in her flat on the day she took her own life – with the Love Island star having made a previous suicide attempt the day before.

In December, the Mail revealed that Caroline’s mother Christine is central to the new documentary which will try to give some answers as to why she died

Disney confirmed the film would include first hand testimony, among them Caroline’s family and friends, as Christine embarks on a journey to uncover the truth

‘Why was it down to Caroline’s friends to look after her?’ a close pal of Lou, a stylist, asked MailOnline’s Katie Hind last month.

‘Where was her family? Louise had to get back to her young daughter, she couldn’t stay any longer. They had been with Caroline for hours and hours and they tried to get her to go to hospital but she wouldn’t.

‘They remained at her flat to make sure she was OK but they couldn’t stay there indefinitely, so they went.

‘It is devastating that they now have Caroline’s mother blaming them. Christine was once so close to Lou but not any more.

‘Caroline’s death has haunted her friends and changed their lives, and there is a view that she should be left to rest in peace. But this documentary is going to drag everything up and, whether it intends to or not, runs the risk of laying blame in certain places.’

Mollie, a production manager, who also stayed with Caroline that night, has openly said she will never get over her death.

‘She was a good friend to Caroline,’ said a friend of hers. ‘She would have done anything for her.’

After setting up an Ask Me Anything on Instagram last month, Lou responded to a fan who said: ‘If someone is intent on suicide, nothing will stop them. You did your best, dont 4get that [sic]’.

Reflecting on her experience, Lou responded: ‘Suicide has affected my life a lot over the past 10 years. As it does for many many people. If it’s not you suffering personally it’s someone around you.

‘I am currently working with an amazing charity Body and Soul.

Questions have been raised as to why Lou Teasdale (L) and fellow friend Mollie Grosberg, left Caroline (R) alone in her flat on the day she took her own life (pictured 2014)

After setting up an Ask Me Anything, Lou responded to a fan with a candid post about suicide and her charity work

‘Since experiencing and doing my best to care for two separate close friends around me attempting suicide numerous times without getting the professional help they need before inevitably seeing it through,’

‘I identified that between what our NHS and private health sectors offer and mental health “helplines” that raise millions of ££ a month in fundraising, there is quite literally NOTHING that actually works with and helps people who are suicidal.

‘Body and Soul offer a one-of-a-kind 6 month support programme for individuals who attempt suicide and boast a 100 per cent success rate with 0 reattempts from those who have been on their You Are Not Alone course.

‘They also offer free online workshops for people close to those who attempt who are, like me, completely unqualified but on front-line supporting someone going through this. I always say suicide is contagious.

‘One suicide creates enough trauma around those involved there becomes a risk of further suicides without proper support.

‘After researching a lot of different initiatives this is the only one that has stood out to me that has REAL on-the-ground impact with the work they do.

‘Reach out to them if you feel you need some help right now, or give them a follow and donate if you can. [sic]’

February 15, 2025
Laura Whitmore cuts a stylish figure in a floral power suit as she joins glamorous Denise Van Outen for Choose Love x Lulu Guinness launch party

Laura Whitmore and Denise Van Outen were dressed to impress as they attended the Choose Love x Lulu Guinness collaboration launch party in London on Wednesday.

The Irish model, 39, looked sensational in a floral power suit, featuring a structured blazer and flared tailored trousers.

She teamed the look with a lace blue bra, showcasing her ample cleavage, and carried a red lip clutch bag from the brand, priced at £295.

Accessorizing with a gold-toned pendant necklace and hoop earrings, Laura completed her look with a bold swipe of red lipstick.

She appeared in high spirits at the bash, posing for photos with friends before taking to the DJ decks.

Meanwhile, Denise, 50, stunned in a limited edition Choose Love T-shirt paired with red tartan skinny trousers.

Laura Whitmore, 39, was dressed to impress as she attended the Choose Love x Lulu Guinness collaboration launch party in London on Wednesday

She was also joined by Denise Van Outen, 50, who stunned in a limited edition Choose Love T-shirt

She added inches to her frame with a pair of chunky black platform heels before further accessorising with a silver statement necklace and a cluster of bracelets.

To complete her look, Denise styled her blonde locks straight for the evening and wore minimal makeup to showcase her natural beauty.

Choose Love is a humanitarian charity that works across 48 countries, supporting refugees and displaced communities. Their mission is to foster a world that chooses love over fear.

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Lulu Guinness has teamed up with Choose Love to support those in need.

She designed a special T-shirt and tote bag, featuring her signature hand-drawn lips and hearts, embodying the essence of universal love.

All proceeds from the T-shirt and tote bag will go to Choose Love, with 30% of the proceeds from the Lips clutch collection also supporting the charity’s important work.

Denise’s appearance at the event comes after she attended the TV Choice Awards at the Hilton Hotel in London on Monday.

The presenter looked stunning in a bright red mini dress as she took to the glitzy red carpet, where she posed for striking snaps.

The Irish model, 39, looked sensational in a floral power suit, featuring a structured blazer and flared tailored trousers (pictured with Coco Fennell)

She teamed the look with a lace blue bra, showcasing her ample cleavage, and carried a red lip clutch bag from the brand, priced at £295

Accessorizing with a gold-toned pendant necklace and hoop earrings, Laura completed her look with a bold swipe of red lipstick (L-R Pips Taylor, Laura, Jasmine Hemsley, and Kelly Eastwood)

She appeared in high spirits at the bash, posing for photos with friends (pictured with Josie Naughton)

The ambassador beamed for the cameras as she hit the DJ decks

Laura looked in her element as she donned a pair of headphones and got to work on mixing some cool tunes for the guests

Meanwhile, Denise cut a stylish figure in a pair of red tartan skinny trousers as she posed up a storm during the event

The DJ was joined by her former Big Breakfast co-host Johnny, 58, as the pair were captured larking around, looking closer than ever after sorting their twenty-year feud.

The presenting pair fronted the Big Breakfast show during the 90s, yet things turned sour after Denise’s relationship with Johnny broke down over a contract dispute which triggered her decision to leave the show in January 1999.

However, despite being embroiled in a 23-year pay dispute, the pair finally made up during the Covid-19 pandemic and made their first TV appearance in 20 years on Steph’s Packed Lunch in June 2023.

The duo will be back on our screens soon as they teased that they were ‘filming’ again back in July.

Pips Taylor cut a stylish figure in a limited edition Choose Love T-shirt and flared denim jeans

Meanwhile, Mary Charteris looked stunning in a baby pink shawl which featured a ruffled detailing all over

Nina Suess also attended the event wearing a gorgeous slinky red dress

Meanwhile Sophie Hermann stunned in a satin red mini dress which she teamed with a pair of sheer black tights

Millie Mackintosh commanded attention in a red velvet power suit and gold high heels

Meanwhile, Coco Fennell cut a stylish figure in a plunging blue maxi dress which boasted a cherry print all over

Lydia Bright attended the event wearing a gorgeous tweed co-ord

Charlotte Rose Smith stunned in a mini red dress and knee-high lace-up boots

Meanwhile, India Rose James put on a leggy display in a mini black skirt

Sshh Starkey, Azzi Glasser, and Camilla Rutherford also made a glamorous entrance in all-black ensembles (pictured L-R)

February 13, 2025
Vernon Kay gets starstruck by Timothee Chalamet as he films the actor casually riding into the premiere of A Complete Unknown on a Lime Bike
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He’s no stranger to interviewing big stars as a host on BBC Radio 2.

But even Vernon Kay struggled to hide his excitement as he watched Timothee Chalamet casually arrive for the premiere of his Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown on Tuesday.

The presenter, 50, was seen filming the actor as he cruised down the red carpet on a Lime Bike.

Vernon was among several stars who joined A Complete Unknown’s cast on the red carpet at the BFI Southbank, including Laura Whitmore and Paul Mescal’s sister Nell.

Timothee walked the red carpet solo, with his girlfriend Kylie Jenner deciding to stay home. The A-list couple have largely kept their two year romance out of the spotlight.

Monica Barbaro, who stars in the film alongside Timothee and Elle Fanning – who was a no show at the UK premiere – made sure all eyes were on her at the event.

Vernon Kay appeared starstruck by Timothee Chalamet as he filmed the actor casually arriving for the premiere of his new film A Complete Unknown on a Lime Bike

Vernon was among several stars who joined A Complete Unknown’s cast on the red carpet at the BFI Southbank, including Laura Whitmore and Paul Mescal’s sister Nell

The movie focuses on Dylan’s early career, his transition from folk to rock, and his performance at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, with Timothée being praised for his portrayal.

It comes after Timothée revealed he had ‘five years of singing practice’ ahead of his role as Bob Dylan in the upcoming biopic, A Complete Unknown.

The actor, 28, who stars as the Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door hitmaker, 83, both sings and plays the songs live in the drama which is set for release in January.

Appearing on The Graham Norton Show on Friday, he admitted to not knowing much about Bob before, but is now ‘deeply passionate’ about his cultural impact.

Timothée said: ‘I had a lot of time to practice because we were meant to make the film five and half years ago, then there was Covid and then there was the actors’ strike, so I have years to prepare.

‘I was confident about singing and by the time we got to do the film I wanted to sing and play the songs live.’

He added: ‘I didn’t know much about Dylan but now, having worked on it for so long, I really worship at the church of Bob.

‘I am deeply passionate about this man and his work. My friends are tired of hearing me talk about him ad nauseam.

Timothée Chalamet stood out from the crowd as he rode onto the red carpet on one of London’s famous Lime Bikes

The actor who stars as the Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door hitmaker, both sings and plays the songs live in the drama (Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo and Timothee pictured in the film)

Timothee’s co-star Monica Barbaro put on a very glamorous display in a plunging black figure-hugging gown

‘This man has been so impactful on culture and this film and this role are the ones I am most proud of.’

The Oscar nominee, who did not have any face time with the hitmaker prior to playing him, has been praised by critics for saving the film, despite its flaws.

Timothée continued: ‘Bob is an elusive, mysterious figure and a man of few words so I never got the chance to meet him.

‘I would like to, but I am very respectful that it is true to his character that I would never get to meet him.’

Elle Fanning will star as Sylvie Russo, a renamed version of Bob’s girlfriend from the time while Monica Barbaro will play Joan Baez.

The movie centres on the singer-songwriter’s controversial switch to electric instruments at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.

Timothée – who will be joined in the cast by Edward Norton and Boyd Holbrook – was confirmed to be doing his own singing in the movie after lending his vocals to his 2023 musical flick Wonka.

Director James Mangold confirmed that he has been working with Bob on the project and that the Hurricane singer had some personal input into the screenplay.

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Vernon Kay gets starstruck by Timothee Chalamet as he films the actor casually riding into the premiere of A Complete Unknown on a Lime Bike
January 15, 2025
Maya Jama puts on a busty display in a lace trim satin corset dress and sheer tights as she enjoys festive night out
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Maya Jama turned heads as she put on a busty display during her festive team night out on Thursday.

The TV presenter, 30, looked nothing short of sensational in a cream satin corset dress which showcased her hourglass figure.

The stylish ensemble boasted a lace trim at the bust and a corseted boning structure to snatch her in at the waist.

Showcasing her long toned legs, Maya opted for a pair of sheer black tights before adding inches to her frame with a pair of pointed court heels.

To complete her look, the radio DJ styled her dark tresses in a voluminous blowout and wore a flawless palette of makeup as she and her pals took several TikTok videos.

The star kept her 3.2m followers updated during her night out as she posted several snaps of herself and her team enjoying an evening of fine dining as they got into the festive spirit.

Maya Jama turned heads as she put on a busty display during her festive team night out on Thursday

The TV presenter, 30, looked nothing short of sensational in a cream satin corset which showcased her hourglass figure

It comes following reports that Maya denied reports she is set to leave Love Island next summer after the show returns for another series – after it was claimed former contestant Maura Higgins could replace her.

Maya is thought to earn £750,000 per series for the hosting role after she took over from Laura Whitmore in January 2023.

At the time, Maya said it had been a lifelong dream to host Love Island, expressing how thrilled she was to achieve it finally.

It’s little wonder Maura’s name has been bandied around when it comes to who could ever replace Maya.

Maura, 34, who became a huge hit in I’m A Celebrity this year, first shot to fame when she made a dramatic entrance into the villa as a bombshell in 2019 – with insiders claiming bosses have her in line as Maya’s replacement.

A source told The Sun: ‘Maya adores hosting Love Island and thinks it’s a great fit for now. But she’s keen to leave on a high and keep her career moving forward on the right tracks. She is incredibly ambitious and would like to keep focusing on primetime presenting opportunities.’

‘She also has hopes of working in America and doesn’t want to be tied down. She has been building up her skills as a presenter and is very much part of the Love Island family.’

The insider added: ‘She also has the unique perspective of having appeared herself as a contestant. She’s just also had a successful stint on I’m A Celeb so the world is her oyster now.’

The stylish ensemble boasted a lace trim at the bust and a corseted boning structure to snatch her in at the waist

To complete her look, the radio DJ styled her dark tresses in a voluminous blowout and wore a flawless palette of makeup as she and her pals took several TikTok videos

The star kept her 3.2m followers updated during her night out as she posted several silly TikTok’s of herself and her team

In one snap, the star gave a cheeky wink to the camera as she posed with her pals ahead of their night out

During the evening, she also took to her Instagram Stories to share with her followers a glimpse of their luxurious venue for the night

It comes following reports that Maya denied reports she is set to leave Love Island next summer after the show returns for another series – after it was claimed former contestant Maura Higgins could replace her

The insider added: ‘She also has the unique perspective of having appeared herself as a contestant. She’s just also had a successful stint on I’m A Celeb so the world is her oyster now.’

Maura quickly became a fan favourite, alongside fellow Islanders Molly-Mae Hague and Amber Gill.

The television personality also has presenting experience. This year she hosted the US version of the spin-off show Love Island Aftersun and also presented Glow Up.

MailOnline has contacted a rep for Maya, Maura, and ITV for comment.

ITV has denied reports Maya will step down, with a spokesperson telling MailOnline: ‘We are very much committed to Maya, who is a brilliant Love Island host, and we have no plans for a presenter change.’

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Maya Jama puts on a busty display in a lace trim satin corset dress and sheer tights as she enjoys festive night out
December 20, 2024
Emily Atack celebrates her 35th birthday as famous friends including Laura Whitemore and Leigh Francis share hilarious album of photos

Emily Atack celebrated her 35th birthday on Wednesday as her famous pals shared an album of hilarious photos to Instagram to mark the special day.

The Rivals star’s former Celebrity Juice panellists Leigh Francis and Laura Whitmore kicked off the sweet messages which Emily re-shared to her Story.

Laura uploaded a selfie of the duo wearing matching white T-shirt and dungarees as they sat in the back of a hay filled pick-up truck.

The former Love Island presenter wrote: ‘Happy Birthday this legend @emilyatack B****y h*** the journey it’s been!!’

Leigh Francis – otherwise known as stage name Keith Lemon – shared a selfie of himself dressed in a brunette long wig and orange dress posing with Emily.

Leigh rocked matching makeup to Emily in the snap wearing black eye liner, blush and contoured cheeks and lip gloss.

Emily Atack celebrated her 35th birthday on Wednesday as her famous pals shared an album of hilarious photos to Instagram to mark the special day

The Rivals star’s former Celebrity Juice panellists Leigh Francis kicked off the messages with a selfie of himself dressed in a wig and orange dress as he posed with Emily

He penned: ‘Happy birthday to the very silly and lovely @emilyatack xxx’.

Emily’s younger sister Martha shared a hilarious photo of Emily sleeping on a sofa in her Rivals trailer between scenes to mark the day.

The actress stunned in a full face of glamorous makeup and wore her character Sarah Stratton’s pink dress with a long black padded jacket draped over her legs.

Martha wrote: ‘Love visiting you on set and you sleep the entire time @emilyatack’.

Meanwhile Phillip Schofield’s daughter Molly, 31, shared a bikini-clad picture of the pair on holiday together.

Emily looked in good spirits in a patterned navy triangle bikini and wrapped her long wet blonde tresses up into a yellow towel.

Molly looked incredible in a blue cut out bikini as she shielded from the sun in a pair of sunglasses and threw her arms in the air for the snap.

She penned: ‘Happy birthday @emilyatack. Bringing this cracker back for you special day’.

Laura Whitemore uploaded a selfie of the duo wearing matching white T-shirt and dungarees as they sat in the back of a pick-up truck, she wrote: ‘Happy Birthday this legend @emilyatack B****y h*** the journey it’s been!!’

Emily’s younger sister Martha shared a hilarious photo of Emily sleeping on a sofa in her Rivals trailer between scenes to mark the day

Meanwhile Phillip Schofield’s daughter Molly, 31, shared a bikini-clad picture of the pair on holiday together, ‘Happy birthday @emilyatack. Bringing this cracker back for you special day’

It comes as Emily is set to join the likes of Rachel Shenton from All Creatures Great And Small and Doctor Who’s Samuel Anderson in The Rumour.

The new Channel 5 series is based on the hit Sunday Times bestselling novel of the same name by Lesley Kara.

The show explores how small-town gossip can spiral out of control and can have unintended consequences.

Rachel Shenton will play Joanna, a young mother who moves to the town of Flinstead seeking a fresh start.

However, when Joanna stumbles upon an online rumour concerning a notorious child killer who lives in the town, she uses it as a way to win over the mothers she sees at the school gate.

Speaking about joining the show, she said: ‘I’m really excited to play Joanna. The Rumour is a story of a woman unravelling as she relentlessly pursues the truth.

‘She’s very relatable and the cast are amazing. It’s lovely to work with so many women.’

Wolf Hall’s Joanne Whalley and Enola Holmes’s Ellie Haddington are also part of the cast.

Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor, Drama, Channel 5 commented: With Lesley Kara’s captivating story and a stellar cast, this series promises edge-of-your-seat suspense and a fascinating exploration of the thin line between trust and fear.’

Dixie Linder, Executive Producer for Cuba Pictures, said: ‘The Rumour delves into the unsettling impact of gossip, paranoia, and suspicion in a close-knit community.

It comes after Disney+ confirmed Rivals has been renewed for a second series

‘With a brilliant cast and a fantastic creative team, we can’t wait for audiences to see it.’

The Rumour is expected to arrive on screens in 2025. It’s not yet known what role Emily will play.

It comes after Disney+ confirmed Rivals has been renewed for a second series.

Rivals is based on Jilly Cooper’s saucy Rutshire Chronicles and is jam-packed with the same sharp wit, romantic entanglements, raunchy sex scenes and unforgettable characters.

The story is set in 1986 and follows the cut throat world of television, including the tense rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black (Hassell) and Lord Tony Baddingham (Tennant).

The first season saw a series of parties and luncheons in Lord Baddingham’s country pile result in steamy affairs and star-crossed yearnings.

On review website Rotten Tomatoes it earned a whopping 94% from critics on the Tomatometer and an impressive 91% from all audiences on their Popcornmeter.

December 19, 2024
Jessie Ware larks around with Ronald McDonald as she trades alongside Laura Whitmore and John Terry at the 32nd annual ICAP Charity Day

Jessie Ware larked around with traders dressed as Ronald McDonald as she brokered deals alongside Laura Whitmore and John Terry at the ICAP Charity Day.

The singer-songwriter and podcast host, 40, looked enthusiastic as she headed to the trading firm’s London headquarters on Wednesday for the annual charity event.

ICAP Charity Day raises money for charities across the globe, with the company and its brokers giving 100 per cent of one day’s revenue away.

Helping to help close deals with clients, Jessie sported a bright green t-shirt and black jeans as she held two telephones to her ears.

Staff don their best fancy dress for the occasion and Jessie was joined on the phones by two employees dressed as McDonalds mascot Ronald – as well as another trader in full Greek god regalia.

Meanwhile Irish presenter Laura, 39, looked suitably festive in a bright red sweat and appeared office ready as she made animated trades across the floor.

Jessie Ware larked around with traders dressed as Ronald McDonald as she brokered deals alongside Laura Whitmore and John Terry at the ICAP Charity Day

Meanwhile Irish presenter Laura, 39, looked suitably festive in a bright red sweat and appeared office ready

Laura was beaming for ear to ear displaying her bright red lipstick as she got into the spirit of the high pressure environment.

Also making an appearance was the former England captain, 44, who made some calls alongside a few traders channelling their best 70s disco divas.

He was also seen beaming with a group of traders dressed in snowsuits – with one in particular reminiscent of George Michael’s classic Last Christmas music video ensemble.

John kept his outfit low-key as he sported a navy sweater, as well as wearing a ribbon to represent the Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity.

ICAP Charity Day has had a significant impact since it began in 1993, raising more than £165million.

The funds raised over the years have been donated to more than 3,000 charitable causes around the world.

The Charity Day has form for being quite the star-studded affair, with Joan Collins, Alex Scott and Billie Piper looking office ready as they took part last year.

Actress Joan, 91, cut a glamorous figure in a silver sparkling blouse which she wore with black trousers.

The singer-songwriter and podcast host, 40, looked enthusiastic as she headed to the trading firm’s London headquarters on Wednesday for the annual charity event

Staff don their best fancy dress for the occasion and Jessie was joined on the phones by two employees dressed as McDonalds mascot Ronald – as well as another trader in full Greek god regalia

Laura got into the spirit of the dramatic day as she multi-tasked on phone calls

Laura made animated trades across the floor as she was joined by the Ronald McDonald lookalikes

Laura was beaming for ear to ear displaying her bright red lipstick as she got into the spirit of the high pressure environment

She opted or a pair of sunglasses as she made trades alongside an employee in a 90s-style ensemble

Also making an appearance was the former England captain, 44, who made some calls alongside a few traders channelling their best 70s disco divas

John was also seen beaming with a group of traders dressed in snowsuits – with one in particular reminiscent of George Michael’s classic Last Christmas music video ensemble

John kept his outfit low-key as he sported a navy sweater, as well as wearing a ribbon to represent the Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity

The former Dynasty star also wore a pair of eye-catching red leather globes along with a silver cross necklace.

TV pundit Alex, 40, got stuck in as she held phones in both hands while helping to close deals with clients and raise money for an array of charities.

The star cut a chic figure as she wore an open-collared white shirt underneath a black tailored blazer with shiny lapels.

Alex was all smiles as she posed alongside actress Billie Piper, 41, who matched the former England footballer in a similar black blazer with sparkly black detailing.

Getting involved with the team, the pair posed with brokers who embraced the festive cheer by dressing up as an elf and Oompa Loompa.

Also in attendance at the charity event was Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster, who joined joins ICAP’s broking team.

Joan Collins, Alex Scott and Billie Piper looked office ready as she joined ICAP’s broking teams as they took part in the trading firm’s 31st annual charity day at its London headquarters last year

Alex was all smiles as she posed alongside Billie Piper, who matched the former footballer in a similar black blazer with sparkly black detailing

Alex Scott looked office ready as she joined ICAP’s broking teams as they took part in the trading firm’s 31st annual charity day at its London headquarters on Thursday

The married couple coordinated their looks in matching red ensembles, as Penny, 52, opted for a stylish monochrome look.

Penny opted for a cherry red blouse, which she teame with a pair of tailored trousers, while styling her blonde locks in a bouncy blow out.

Meanwhile, never one to shy away from attention, Rod cut a striking figure in a red tartan suit with a matching tie.

Also taking part in the charitable occassion was Gillian Anderson and Frank Lampard.

December 11, 2024
Rita Ora joins a host of celebrities in poignant Universal Declaration of Human Rights campaign to mark its 75th Anniversary with Choose Love x Smiley

Rita Ora has joined a host of celebrities to reimagine the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on its 75th Anniversary in a campaign with Choose Love x Smiley.

Taking to TikTok, the hitmaker, 34, took part in the ‘For Our Family Human’ films which aim to raise awareness for this important international document that enshrines the rights and freedoms of all human beings.

The star was joined by huge stars including actors Dame Judi Dench, Olivia Colman and Jude Law, and Spice Girl Melanie C.

Facing the camera, Rita recited Article 28 as she said: ‘To fully recognise this declaration across every nation and border, we shall all be entitled to a social and international order.’

The first installment of ‘For our Family Human’ launched on October 28 with British actress Nazanin Boniadi.

The following series of films has since gone viral with over 200million views to date as an array of high profile supporters each narrate a video modernising the original text of 30 articles.

Rita Ora has joined a host of celebrities in a poignant Universal Declaration of Human Rights campaign to mark its 75th Anniversary

Taking to TikTok, the hitmaker, 34, took part in the ‘For Our Family Human’ films which aim to raise awareness for this important international document

Other celebrities to take part include Annie Lennox, Sabrina Elba, Vicky McClure, Rick Astley, Adam Hills, and Laura Whitmore.

The original Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was signed 75 years ago in December.

It was a milestone in history that enshrined the rights and freedoms of all human beings – that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights regardless of nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, language, or any other status.

The films aim is to encourage everyone to reconnect with the original articles in a contemporary way.

They are hosted exclusively on the positive news platform Smiley News, aligned with its vision to inspire positive change in society.

They also aim to inspire people to re-imagine the world they want to live in, feel optimistic about the future and be empowered to be part of the solution.

The emotive rhyming couplets in the films have been written by award-winning writer and director Dan Cadan and the films are supported by Art for Human Rights and led by human rights activist, barrister and producer Bill Shipsey.

The campaign will also raise awareness and funds for Choose Love through the sale of co-branded merchandise, including Choose Love x Smiley branded T-shirts, sweatshirts and tote bags.

The star has been joined by huge stars including actors Dame Judi Dench, Olivia Colman (L) and Jude Law (R)

Spice Girl Melanie C has also taken part in the campaign

The charity supports its mission to do whatever it takes to bring refugees and displaced people dignity, hope, respect and humanity.

Last month Choose Love announced they have teamed up with rental platform Hurr as celebrities offered their outfits to rent to the public to raise funds for the charity.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Gemma Chan and Nathalie Emmanuel are among 13 celebrities whose looks will be available to wear.

Fashion rental platform Hurr has joined forces with humanitarian aid organisation Choose Love to create a capsule collection of pieces anyone can rent.

The outfits have been picked from the wardrobes of some of the counties chicest stars, including Billie Piper, Lily James and Cush Jumbo.

Other famous faces whose pre-loved garments will be up for grabs include Clara Amfo, Bel Powley, Nicola Coughlan and Michelle Dockery.

The collection means fans will be able to wear their favourite celeb’s pieces to festive parties for a fraction of the retail price.

Hurr has confirmed that 100 per cent of the proceeds will be going to charities to help refugees across the globe.

December 6, 2024
Fashion Awards 2024 WORST dressed: Ellie Goulding dons a bizarre sleeping bag style coat dress as she joins Rita Ora, Myleene Klass and Laura Whitmore leading the lame looks

Ellie Goulding, Rita Ora, Myleene Klass and Laura Whitmore all failed to impress with their looks as they hit the red carpet at the 2024 Fashion Awards in London on Monday evening.

Ellie, 37, swamped herself in a huge white sleeping bag style coat dress to walk the Royal Albert Hall’s red carpet in rare fashion faux pas for the singer.

Meanwhile Rita, 34, seemingly tried and failed to channel the late great David Bowie in an oversized grey suit with her hair styled into blonde spikes.

She then only made matters worse by adding a whole host of extra large silver accessories in numerous earrings in both ears.

Ellie Goulding lead the stars failing to impress with their looks as they hit the red carpet at the 2024 Fashion Awards in London on Monday evening

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Fashion Awards 2024 WORST dressed: Ellie Goulding dons a bizarre sleeping bag style coat dress as she joins Rita Ora, Myleene Klass and Laura Whitmore leading the lame looks

December 3, 2024