Category: Homelessness

  • Baywatch Star’s Ex-Wife Loni Willison, 41, Spotted Alone on Sidewalk

    Baywatch Star’s Ex-Wife Loni Willison, 41, Spotted Alone on Sidewalk

    Homeless former model Loni Willison was spotted this week eating lunch alone while sitting on a Los Angeles sidewalk.

    The 41-year-old, who is the ex-wife of Baywatch star Jeremy Jackson, was surrounded by her belongings as she tucked into her meal.

    The troubled former star has been seen several times over the past couple of years searching for food outdoors, while suffering visible bruising on her hands and sporting a broken finger, and hauling a shopping cart of clothes behind her. 

    When she was glimpsed this week having her lunch on the sidewalk, her hands appeared grimy but she wore a clean, crisp Dodgers cap.

    While not eating, she could be seen spraying Rust-Oleum paint primer out of an aerosol can into a brown paper takeaway bag.

    Baywatch Star’s Ex-Wife Loni Willison, 41, Spotted Alone on Sidewalk

    Homeless former model Loni Willison was spotted this week eating lunch alone while sitting on a Los Angeles sidewalk

    While not eating, she could be seen spraying Rust-Oleum paint primer out of an aerosol can into a brown paper takeaway bag

    While not eating, she could be seen spraying Rust-Oleum paint primer out of an aerosol can into a brown paper takeaway bag

    Several months ago, she was seen eating yogurt with paint-covered hands and roaming the streets of Los Angeles. 

    And, late last year, Loni had been spotted shopping at the 99 Cents store, where she was pictured holding onto a soda and a pack of Twizzlers.

    Loni’s tragic downfall comes after she blamed her ex-husband, Jeremy, for causing all of the problems in her life. 

    In an interview published earlier this year by X17 Online, she was asked where her life went wrong.

    She simply replied: ‘My ex-husband. Getting married. At least I got divorced… it set everything up.’

    The couple had an acrimonious split in 2014 after they had been married for less than two years. 

    Loni has alleged Jeremy attempted to strangle her in a physical altercation when they were drunk.

    She previously modelled for magazines such as Glam Fit, Flavour, and Iron Man. 

    Loni's tragic downfall comes after she blamed ex-husband Jeremy (pictured together in 2012) for causing all of the problems in her life

    Loni’s tragic downfall comes after she blamed ex-husband Jeremy (pictured together in 2012) for causing all of the problems in her life

    But 2018 was when she was first pictured homeless on the streets after years out of the public eye.

    At the time, she spoke to DailyMail.com about her downfall, revealing that she suffered from a mental breakdown in 2016 and started to believe that someone was sending electrical currents into her body that could only be fixed by taking crystal meth.

    In the interview with X17 Online in May, the former bodybuilder said she was ‘in a lot of pain’ as her stomach hurt ‘really bad.’ 

    She claimed she ‘can’t live inside anywhere’ because someone ‘electrocuted’ her every day for nearly a year and she now can’t be exposed to electricity.

    ‘I think because [I pick] up on the electricity, I also pick up on other things, like certain chemicals or batteries, or fuses, like wire, different types of metals. So I think my body even filters that kind of stuff,’ Loni said.

    The couple had an acrimonious split in 2014 after they had been married for less than two years. Pictured: Jeremy Jackson in Baywatch

    The couple had an acrimonious split in 2014 after they had been married for less than two years. Pictured: Jeremy Jackson in Baywatch

    She first spoke out against him in 2015 after the former Baywatch star was booted from Celebrity Big Brother in the UK for exposing fellow housemate Chloe Goodman’s breast.

    The Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire division confirmed to DailyMail.com that a domestic disturbance call was placed from the couple’s LA home in August 2014.

    The incident reportedly left her with two broken ribs, an injured neck and scratches on her face and body. However, the case was dropped after Willison opted not to press charges.

    She told The Sun in 2015: ‘I didn’t report him when he attacked me because I was scared. I was in a bad place emotionally and I didn’t want Jeremy to go to jail. 

    ‘But after all this I think I should have. Maybe then I could have stopped Chloe having to go through that.

    ‘I’m not surprised this happened. I know what Jeremy is like. At least now everyone can see what I had to put up with.’

  • Brendan Fevola’s bronze statue goes missing from Melbourne station

    Brendan Fevola’s bronze statue goes missing from Melbourne station

    A life-sized statue of Brendan Fevola has ‘vanished’ from Flinders Street Station in Melbourne after first being unveiled in March.  

    The bronze sculpture of the former AFL player, 43, was located next to Clocks Café on the station’s concourse.

    Fans noticed it had vanished this week, after being a favourite stop for admirers who posed for selfies with the footballer’s likeness. 

    On Saturday, Herald Sun reported that the statue is likely being moved to Narre Warren, where it originally stood.    

    However, those plans are said to be ‘in limbo’ and no permanent home has been announced.  

    It was unveiled on March 15 during a segment on the Fifi, Fev, and Nick Brekky In The Burbs broadcast in Narre Warren—Fevola’s hometown.

    Fevola, Fifi Box, and Nick Cody anticipated it would become a lasting fixture in the neighbourhood’s scenery, however the local council removed it and the statue has not had a permanent home since early April.

    ‘The statue – it is going along the lines of my life, I was nearly homeless at one stage – it was originally in Narre Warren and I thought it was a great achievement,’ Fevola told the Herald Sun.

    Brendan Fevola’s bronze statue goes missing from Melbourne station

    A life-sized statue of Brendan Fevola (pictured) has ‘vanished’ from Flinders Street Station in Melbourne after first being unveiled in March

    Fans noticed it had vanished this week, after being a favourite stop for admirers who posed for selfies with the footballer's likeness. Pictured: a fan with the Fevola statue

    Fans noticed it had vanished this week, after being a favourite stop for admirers who posed for selfies with the footballer’s likeness. Pictured: a fan with the Fevola statue

    ‘It was one of the greatest moments in my life, really, to have a statue in my honour in Narre Warren. People loved it. I had photos of people cleaning it with spray and towelling it down, they respected it,’ he added.

    However, a miscommunication with the council and the radio production team saw the statue removed from the site earlier than expected.

    Chloe Casey, the Manager of Communications and Corporate Governance for the City of Casey, expressed the council’s delight in temporarily hosting the Fevola statue in Narre Warren.

    ‘We worked with Fox FM to make the Brekky in the Burbs event and statue unveiling possible, recognising it’s a fun and exciting opportunity for our local community to join in, as well as give exposure to Webb Street and Bunjil Place,’ Ms Casey stated.

    On Saturday, Herald Sun reported that the statue is likely being moved to Narre Warren, where it originally stood. However, those plans are said to be 'in limbo' and no permanent home has been announced

    On Saturday, Herald Sun reported that the statue is likely being moved to Narre Warren, where it originally stood. However, those plans are said to be ‘in limbo’ and no permanent home has been announced

    ‘The arrangement was that Fox FM could commission a statue to be installed in Webb Street temporarily for a few weeks, with the statue taken down on Friday, April 5,’ she local government representative explained.

    Following the statue’s retrieval from storage, Fevola, Box, and Cody searched for a more suitable home for the bronzed Fev.

    ‘We have found a new place for it,’ Fevola announced on the show at the time.

    ‘It is going to be out the front of (the cafe) Clocks at Flinders Street opposite Fed Square.’

     

     

     

  • Lana Parilla, Once Upon A Time actress, opens up about being homeless at start of career: ‘I’m still scared’

    Lana Parilla, Once Upon A Time actress, opens up about being homeless at start of career: ‘I’m still scared’

    Lana Parilla has admitted that she once spent several months homeless when she was still a struggling actress.

    During her appearance on Tuesday’s episode of Tommy DiDario’s I’ve Never Said This Before podcast, the 46-year-old film and television actress said her fear of being homeless again had stayed with her ever since.

    ‘There’s always a little part of me, in the back of my head, that’s like, “Oh my God, don’t ever stop working so hard,”‘ Lana said to segue into her confession.

    ‘I was homeless for two months living in a car,’ she shared. ‘I just don’t ever want to end up there again.’

    The Once Upon A Time star, who appears with Jennifer Lopez in Netflix’s critically panned sci-fi thriller Atlas, said that her time without a stable living situation ‘forces’ her to ‘be more creative and find new ways to make money and find all these different ways to, like, develop projects and do you own thing and take on all these new talents.’

    Lana Parilla, Once Upon A Time actress, opens up about being homeless at start of career: ‘I’m still scared’

    Once Upon A Time star Lana Parilla, 46, admitted that she was once homeless early in her career on Wednesday’s episode of the I’ve Never Said This Before podcast with Tommy DiDario; pictured in 2022 in Pasadena, Calif.

    Lana went on to reveal that she was still a teenager when she went through a bout of homeless.

    ‘There was a time, early on on my career — and it was very early on — I was living on my own, like 19 years old. It was a really hard time,’ she recalled.

    Homelessness can take multiple forms, from living out of one’s car to couch surfing to living on the street, but the Spin City star didn’t clarify what her situation was like at the time, which would have been around the mid-1990s.

    ‘My family and I were in different places, and I was kind of left on my own,’ she continued. ‘It was really hard to support yourself and, you know, chase after a dream, and also try to get an education all at the same time.’

    Lana conceded that she ‘couldn’t do it all’ on her own at the time.

    ‘I had to drop out of college, which broke my heart,’ she continued. ‘I had to figure how to make more money to support myself.’

    Then the fear of losing it all that stayed with Lana after her time being homeless gripped her again.

    ‘It terrifies me still to this day. That, like, that could ever be a reality for us as artists…’ she said as she trailed off.

    'There was a time, early on on my career — and it was very early on — I was living on my own, like 19 years old. It was a really hard time,' she recalled; pictured on Once Upon A Time

    ‘There was a time, early on on my career — and it was very early on — I was living on my own, like 19 years old. It was a really hard time,’ she recalled; pictured on Once Upon A Time

    'My family and I were in different places, and I was kind of left on my own,' she continued. 'It was really hard to support yourself and, you know, chase after a dream, and also try to get an education all at the same time.'

    ‘My family and I were in different places, and I was kind of left on my own,’ she continued. ‘It was really hard to support yourself and, you know, chase after a dream, and also try to get an education all at the same time.’

    Lana added that the idea of being homeless 'terrifies me still to this day,' and sh added that 'it's a lot scarier' to imagine at 46 years old, rather than at 19 years old; seen with Ginnifer Goodwin on Once Upon A Time

    Lana added that the idea of being homeless ‘terrifies me still to this day,’ and sh added that ‘it’s a lot scarier’ to imagine at 46 years old, rather than at 19 years old; seen with Ginnifer Goodwin on Once Upon A Time

    Although it was decades behind her at this point, and she has had several major acting jobs since, the specter of homelessness was even more frightening now. Although she is far more secure in her career now, someone her age might not be able to bounce back the way she could as a teen.

    ‘At 19 years old, it’s different, but, at 46, it’s a lot scarier,’ Lana added.

    Just a few years after she said she was homeless, Lana went on to have a main cast role in season four of the Michael J. Fox–starring Spin City, and her career hasn’t slowed down since then.

    In addition to working with Jennifer Lopez on her new streaming film Atlas, Lana scored a recurring role last year on The Lincoln Lawyer, and she recently appeared in the well-received One Of The Good Ones, a new play that premiered at the Pasadena Playhouse and wrapped up its run in April 

  • 63-year-old Carol Vorderman criticizes BBC for ‘limiting individuals’ private lives’ as she exits radio show for ‘violating’ impartiality regulations

    63-year-old Carol Vorderman criticizes BBC for ‘limiting individuals’ private lives’ as she exits radio show for ‘violating’ impartiality regulations

    Carol Vorderman has criticised the BBC and its social media guidelines, saying ‘the people at the top of the BBC are trying to restrict what people do in their private lives’.

    The former Countdown star, 63, left her BBC Radio Wales show in 2023 saying she was ‘not prepared to lose my voice’ after the corporation introduced new social media guidelines.

    Carol, who has been vocal in her criticism of the Government on social media, claims she was ‘sacked’ by the corporation with ‘no conversation to be had’.

    She has had several arguments on X, formerly Twitter, with Tory MPs, including last year saying that the public is ‘ashamed’ about then home secretary Suella Braverman’s remarks about homelessness.

    Carol previously said management had decided she should give up her Saturday-morning show on BBC Radio Wales over a breach of the guidelines and in January this year she joined LBC Radio to host her own Sunday afternoon programme.

    63-year-old Carol Vorderman criticizes BBC for ‘limiting individuals’ private lives’ as she exits radio show for ‘violating’ impartiality regulations

    Carol Vorderman has criticised the BBC and its social media guidelines, saying ‘the people at the top of the BBC are trying to restrict what people do in their private lives’

    The former Countdown star left her BBC Radio Wales show in 2023 saying she was 'not prepared to lose my voice' after the corporation introduced new social media guidelines

    The former Countdown star left her BBC Radio Wales show in 2023 saying she was ‘not prepared to lose my voice’ after the corporation introduced new social media guidelines

    She told the Radio Times magazine: ‘The people at the top of the BBC – Conservatives – are trying to restrict what people do in their private lives. It’s an absolute nonsense.

    ‘You have to understand Ofcom rules when you’re on air, which I was abiding by. In fact, I had a light-entertainment show. Showbiz gossip and chat, having a laugh and playing music. Nothing taxing.

    ‘I never, ever spoke about politics. This kind of ownership of what you’re allowed to be outside of that is absolutely about restricting the freedom of people. There’s a lot that doesn’t make the papers.

    ‘It’s not just me, and it’s ironic, isn’t it, that I’m the only one that’s been sacked?’

    The BBC said in a statement at the time: ‘Carol has been a presenter on BBC Radio Wales since 2018. We’d like to thank her for her work and contribution to the station over the past five years.’

    Under the BBC’s revised guidance on the personal use of social media for everyone working at the corporation, presenters on flagship programmes including Match Of The Day (MOTD) and The Apprentice have been banned from making attacks on political parties.

    The corporation said the guidance does not include contributors, pundits, judges or guest hosts, but it has put through additional guidance for freelancers along with those not working in news, current affairs or factual journalism production.

    The broadcaster said these type of employees ‘must not bring the BBC into disrepute’, are required to be respectful in public and take care when engaging with public debate.

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    Carol, who has been vocal in her criticism of the Government on social media, claims she was ‘sacked’ by the corporation with ‘no conversation to be had’

    Carol previously said management had decided she should give up her Saturday-morning show on BBC Radio Wales over a breach of the guidelines and in January this year she joined LBC Radio to host her own Sunday afternoon programme

    Carol previously said management had decided she should give up her Saturday-morning show on BBC Radio Wales over a breach of the guidelines and in January this year she joined LBC Radio to host her own Sunday afternoon programme

    She told the Radio Times magazine: 'The people at the top of the BBC - Conservatives - are trying to restrict what people do in their private lives. It's an absolute nonsense'

    She told the Radio Times magazine: ‘The people at the top of the BBC – Conservatives – are trying to restrict what people do in their private lives. It’s an absolute nonsense’

    Carol said: 'I never, ever spoke about politics [on the show] This kind of ownership of what you're allowed to be outside of that is absolutely about restricting the freedom of people. It's not just me, and it's ironic, isn't it, that I'm the only one that's been sacked?'

    Carol said: ‘I never, ever spoke about politics [on the show] This kind of ownership of what you’re allowed to be outside of that is absolutely about restricting the freedom of people. It’s not just me, and it’s ironic, isn’t it, that I’m the only one that’s been sacked?’

    A BBC spokesperson said: ‘The BBC published its new social media guidance last September which strike a balance between the BBC’s commitment to impartiality and freedom of expression.

    ‘The guidance sets out clear expectations for freelancers, which includes a particular responsibility to uphold civility in public discourse.’

    The new guidelines followed a row over MOTD presenter Gary Lineker comparing the language used by the Conservative government to promote its asylum plans to 1930s Germany on X, which led to him briefly not presenting the show, a boycott by sports staff and a social media review.

    Speaking about LBC Radio, Carol told Radio Times: ‘I’m absolutely loving the freedom. It’s wonderful. I used to listen to LBC, and James O’Brien in particular.

    ‘Now (while free to express political opinions) we abide by Ofcom regulations and broadcasting rules, which apply to my show and the whole station, to say both sides of an argument. Which we do.

    ‘I’m just one side of it.’

    Carol is due to publish her book Out Of Order: What’s Gone Wrong With Britain And One Woman’s Mission To Fix It in September and it will be supported by her Carol Vorderman Live! Out Of Order tour across 11 dates in the UK.

    The full interview is in this week’s Radio Times magazine.

  • Influencer Discloses She is ‘Rehoming’ an Unusual Item that requires a Weapons Licence to Own in Australia

    Influencer Discloses She is ‘Rehoming’ an Unusual Item that requires a Weapons Licence to Own in Australia

    An Australian influencer has raised eyebrows while attempting to hock off an item it is illegal to own without a weapons licence.

    Bailey Scarlett, a Melbourne-based internet personality, took to Instagram on Monday and revealed she’s getting rid of several items in her home.

    She was mostly donating piles of clothing, including her children’s old clothes, to women’s and homeless shelters.

    But Bailey, 26, surprised her followers when she listed a black taser she was giving away.

    ‘Also if any girls want, Melb based only,’ the OnlyFans creator wrote alongside a photo of the weapon.

    Influencer Discloses She is ‘Rehoming’ an Unusual Item that requires a Weapons Licence to Own in Australia

    Bailey Scarlett, 26, raised eyebrows while attempting to hock off one of her possessions that is illegal to own without a weapons licence

    In both New South Wales and Victoria, tasers are classified as prohibited weapons and are not legal for use by civilians.

    Possessing or using a taser without proper authorisation and necessary permits can lead to criminal charges and severe penalties.

    Police officers in NSW can carry tasers without a special permit.

    The Melbourne-based internet personality, took to Instagram on Monday and revealed she's getting rid of several items in her home, mostly clothing and children's toys

    The Melbourne-based internet personality, took to Instagram on Monday and revealed she’s getting rid of several items in her home, mostly clothing and children’s toys

    Bailey listed a taser she was giving away, saying it 'works a treat'. Tasers are classified as prohibited weapons and are not legal for use by civilians in NSW and Victoria

    Bailey listed a taser she was giving away, saying it ‘works a treat’. Tasers are classified as prohibited weapons and are not legal for use by civilians in NSW and Victoria

    Bailey is known for her OnlyFans content and boasts 183,000 followers on Instagram, while she only has 9,409 TikTok followers.

    She supports herself on the adult subscription site after becoming a single mother at age 20. 

    In 2021, the young mother was working as an after-hours animal carer in Melbourne when she was terrorised and held at gunpoint by former soldier Tony Wittmann, who was armed with a gun and dressed in military camo gear.

    Wittman, a former Army reservist, had booked in to pick up his cat from the shelter the following day, but told a court he couldn’t wait and stormed the home to get it.

    He ordered Ms Scarlett onto her knees and trussed her up with cable ties after she said she didn’t have the keys to access his cat, before he then fled empty-handed.

    He cornered Scarlett and ordered her: ‘If you do as I say and listen to me, I won’t shoot you.’

    Police later found weapons including a tomahawk and imitation flash bangs and his military-style vest dumped in nearby bushland. He returned for his cat the next day.

    Wittman was jailed for six years for the shocking 2021 incident, but was eligible for parole earlier this year after serving a minimum three years in jail, sparking new fears for Ms Scarlett.

    Bailey is known for her OnlyFans content and boasts 183,000 followers on Instagram, while she only has 9,409 TikTok followers

    Bailey is known for her OnlyFans content and boasts 183,000 followers on Instagram, while she only has 9,409 TikTok followers

  • Two years after storming the stage, Dave Chappelle’s attacker sues Hollywood Bowl for negligent security and battery

    Two years after storming the stage, Dave Chappelle’s attacker sues Hollywood Bowl for negligent security and battery

    Isaiah Lee, the man who attacked Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl in 2022, is, now, suing the outdoor amphitheater.

    The 25-year-old is taking legal action against the iconic venue and its security staff for ‘negligent security and battery.’

    According to TMZ, Lee claims that security allowed him to rush the stage and encourage the Chappelle Show host, 50, to carry out the attack.

    The lawsuit was filed exactly two years after Lee rushed the stage to attack the comedian because he was ‘triggered’ over Chappelle’s jokes about the LGBTQ community and homelessness. 

    Lee, who identifies as bisexual, insisted, at the time, he attacked The Nutty Professor actor as a protest. 

    In the lawsuit, Lee alleges that the security staff at the Bowl beat him, spit on him and dislocated his elbow on purpose.

    Two years after storming the stage, Dave Chappelle’s attacker sues Hollywood Bowl for negligent security and battery

    In 2022 a man rushed the stage at the Hollywood Bowl during Dave Chappelle ‘s show and attacked him

    Now the man, named Isiah Lee, 25, is suing the iconic venue and its security staff for negligent security and battery and claims that security allowed him to rush the stage and encourage the Chappelle Show host, 50, to carry out the attack, TMZ reported

    Now the man, named Isiah Lee, 25, is suing the iconic venue and its security staff for negligent security and battery and claims that security allowed him to rush the stage and encourage the Chappelle Show host, 50, to carry out the attack, TMZ reported

    Video of the event showed Chappelle performing his set when Lee appeared out of nowhere from offstage and tackled the comedian, knocking him to the ground.

    During the attack, a fake gun with a knife hidden inside fell out of Lee’s pocket, but was not used on Chappelle.

    He was not injured in the attack and carried on with his show, commenting that Lee was ‘a trans man.’

    In the lawsuit, Lee alleges that security was negligent because they knew Chappelle tells controversial jokes about the LGBTQ+ community and should have beefed up security.

    Lee stormed the stage while Chappelle joked that he’d had to increase his security in light of his trans jokes at the Netflix is a Joke festival.

    In 2021, Chappelle came under fire over jokes about trans people in his Netflix comedy show The Closer. 

    During the controversial special, he made one comment stating that ‘gender is a fact,’ prompting Netflix staff to protest and mass outrage on social media against some of his jokes.

    He also shared his backing for JK Rowling, who has also attracted criticism for her remarks about biological sex.

    The lawsuit was filed exactly two years after Lee rushed the stage to attack the comedian because he was 'triggered' over Chappelle’s jokes about the LGBTQ community and homelessness

    The lawsuit was filed exactly two years after Lee rushed the stage to attack the comedian because he was ‘triggered’ over Chappelle’s jokes about the LGBTQ community and homelessness

    Lee identifies as bisexual and has been homeless at points in his life and attacked The Nutty Professor actor as a protest

    Lee identifies as bisexual and has been homeless at points in his life and attacked The Nutty Professor actor as a protest

    In the lawsuit, Lee alleges that the security staff at the Bowl beat him, spit on him and dislocated his elbow on purpose

    In the lawsuit, Lee alleges that the security staff at the Bowl beat him, spit on him and dislocated his elbow on purpose

    Video of the event showed Chappelle performing his set when Lee appeared out of nowhere from offstage and tackled the comedian, knocking him to the ground

    Video of the event showed Chappelle performing his set when Lee appeared out of nowhere from offstage and tackled the comedian, knocking him to the ground

    In the comedy special, he stated that he does not hate transgender people, and told a long anecdote about a trans woman comic, who he describes as a friend, who came to his defense in earlier entanglements with the community.

    Chappelle added: ‘Every human being in this room, every human being on Earth, had to pass through the legs of a woman to be on Earth. That is a fact.’

    In the contentious special, Chappelle also joked that women today view transwomen the same way Black people might view white women wearing blackface, and remarked that women are entitled to feel anger toward transwomen, since Caitlyn Jenner won Glamour magazine’s 2015 Woman of the Year award.

    ‘I’d be mad as s**t if I was a woman,’ Chappelle said.

  • The devoted wife who rescued Jay Blades from his difficult past: How Lisa Marie Zboven, a fitness instructor, supported The Repair Shop host through homelessness and a mental breakdown – as their 18-month marriage comes to an end

    The devoted wife who rescued Jay Blades from his difficult past: How Lisa Marie Zboven, a fitness instructor, supported The Repair Shop host through homelessness and a mental breakdown – as their 18-month marriage comes to an end

    The devastated wife of Repair Shop star Jay Blades told friends ‘I really don’t want this day to come’ after she revealed she had left him when the marriage started getting ‘worse and worse’. 

    Fitness instructor Lisa Marie Zbozen, 43, announced in an emotional social media post on Thursday that she had left the TV star, 54, who she married in November 2022.   

    She told friends she had been devastated by the marriage ending and agreed she may need counselling to get over the split.

    The fitness instructor helped Jay battle back from his troubled past that saw him homeless and struggling from a mental breakdown.

    She told one: ‘You have no idea how much I didn’t want this day to come.’

    The shock split came just a day after it was revealed that Jay’s beloved uncle was allegedly stabbed to death by a neighbour following a long-running dispute over a shared alleyway. 

    Before their marriage broke down, seemingly-besotten Jay and Lisa enjoyed a whirlwind romance.

    Lisa surprised fans on Friday when she confirmed she’d split from the BBC star after just 18 months of marriage. 

    Fitness instructor Lisa – who also goes by Lisa Marie – addressed her 141,000 Instagram followers with a lengthy post in which she admitted she’d never ‘cried so much’ and that she felt ‘broken’. 

    The devoted wife who rescued Jay Blades from his difficult past: How Lisa Marie Zboven, a fitness instructor, supported The Repair Shop host through homelessness and a mental breakdown – as their 18-month marriage comes to an end

    Fitness instructor Lisa Marie Zbozen, 43, helped Jay Blades, 54, (pictured together in happier times) battle back from his troubled past that saw him homeless and struggling from a mental breakdown

    Jay (pictured age six) was raised in Hackney with his mother Barbara and his maternal half-brother

    Jay (pictured age six) was raised in Hackney with his mother Barbara and his maternal half-brother 

    He left school at the age of 15 with no qualifications and by the time he was in his twenties, he ended up homeless and wondering 'is this what my life has come to?'

    He left school at the age of 15 with no qualifications and by the time he was in his twenties, he ended up homeless and wondering ‘is this what my life has come to?’

    Jay Blades with his MBE awarded by the then-Prince Charles during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on May 3, 2022

    Jay Blades with his MBE awarded by the then-Prince Charles during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on May 3, 2022

    King Charles III, then-Prince of Wales with Jay Blades during a special episode of The Repair Shop as part of the BBC's centenary celebrations

    King Charles III, then-Prince of Wales with Jay Blades during a special episode of The Repair Shop as part of the BBC’s centenary celebrations

    Jay was raised in Hackney with his mother Barbara and his maternal half-brother.

    He grew up in poverty after his father abandoned his much-loved mother Barbara.

    He left school at the age of 15 with no qualifications and by the time he was in his twenties, he ended up homeless and wondering ‘is this what my life has come to?’

    The future TV star could fit all his belongings in one carrier bag when he lived in a hostel before he was given social housing on the Victorian Peabody estate in central London. 

    After running community groups for youngsters, the furniture maker by trade co-founded a charity that taught young people how to restore and sell old furniture.

    A short film about the charity’s work, Out of the Dark, was seen by TV producers who spotted his talent.

    However, he once again became homeless when his relationship disintegrated with his ex-wife Jade in 2015, with whom he shares 17-year-old daughter Zola.

    He is also father to Levi, 32, and Dior, 28, from previous relationships. 

    Jay, who is best known for presenting BBC's The Repair Shop, was raised in Hackney with his mother Barbara (pictured)

    Jay, who is best known for presenting BBC’s The Repair Shop, was raised in Hackney with his mother Barbara (pictured)

    Jay Blades pictured aged eight with his uncle Winston and cousins Stacey and Karen

    Jay Blades pictured aged eight with his uncle Winston and cousins Stacey and Karen

    Jay Blades pictured with his son Levi, 32, who was from a past relationship

    Jay Blades pictured with his son Levi, 32, who was from a past relationship

    Jay has also appeared on Location, Location, Location, Gok’s Fill Your House For Free and was a contestant on Celebrity Masterchef 2018 (pictured)

    Jay has also appeared on Location, Location, Location, Gok’s Fill Your House For Free and was a contestant on Celebrity Masterchef 2018 (pictured)

    Speaking about when he was homeless, Jay said: ‘At 21 I was all over the place, I had no direction, I left London because I was getting into loads of fights and there were people after me.

    ‘My mum moved to Luton and I lived up there with her for a bit.

    ‘I had my first child, and then split up with the missus, and moved back to London, then I ended up homeless and went into a hostel.’

    When he was 31, in 2001, he started studying for a degree in criminology and philosophy at Buckingham New University (BNU).

    It was there that his dyslexia was identified, with the University tailoring digital learning support to help him in his studies. 

    Jay said: ‘BNU creates community champions, and that’s what they did for me because I started my first charity back then.

    ‘When I got my degree it created a power in me that was just unbelievable, and it hasn’t stopped.’

    He was propelled to TV stardom by fronting The Repair Shop on its debut in 2017.

    Jay has also appeared on Location, Location, Location, Gok’s Fill Your House For Free and was a contestant on Celebrity Masterchef 2018. 

    The Repair Shop has gone from strength to strength and is currently in its 13th season.

    The next episode of the beloved is scheduled to air on May 15, when the barn will take a look at a ‘rare piece of James Bond movie treasure’.

    The couple's whirlwind marriage saw them tie the knot in November 2022 with an intimate Barbados ceremony with loved ones

    The couple’s whirlwind marriage saw them tie the knot in November 2022 with an intimate Barbados ceremony with loved ones 

    Fitness instructor Lisa - who also goes by Lisa Marie - addressed her 141,000 Instagram followers with a lengthy post detailing her split from Jay

    Fitness instructor Lisa – who also goes by Lisa Marie – addressed her 141,000 Instagram followers with a lengthy post detailing her split from Jay

    The shock split came just a day after it was revealed that Jay's beloved uncle (pictured) was allegedly stabbed to death by a neighbour following a long-running dispute over a shared alleyway

    The shock split came just a day after it was revealed that Jay’s beloved uncle (pictured) was allegedly stabbed to death by a neighbour following a long-running dispute over a shared alleyway 

    Dyslexic and unable to read, it wasn’t until the star reached aged 51, in 2021, that he began to tackle to the illiteracy problem that had haunted him all of his adult life – after he’d found fame on the show that tapped into the nation’s obsession with heritage crafting.

    Jay was appointed an MBE in the 2021 Birthday Honours for services to craft, with King Charles even appearing in a special episode.

    While it’s not clear when the couple first met, Lisa, 43, knew instantly she had found The One in Jay, 54, sharing in an Instagram post seven months before their wedding: ‘The very first time I met him, I said: ‘I’m going to marry that man.”

    Appearing to speak directly to Jay, she added: ‘Thank you for challenging me to be better every day. I’m not perfect by a long way, but working together, we make it as perfect as it could be. I love you completely.’

    Jay and Lisa gave fans a glimpse into their relationship shortly before their wedding during BBC documentary Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51. 

    The programme followed Jay – who received a late dyslexia diagnosis at the age of 31 – as he detailed his journey to learn how to read and write, having not been taught in childhood. 

    Lisa featured in the show and was seen helping him with his studies, with Jay admitting: ‘I’ve mainly got by from the help from those around me, people like Lisa.’

    Lisa, 43, knew she had found The One in Jay, 54, sharing in an Instagram post seven months before their wedding: 'The very first time I met him, I said: "I'm going to marry that man"''

     Lisa, 43, knew she had found The One in Jay, 54, sharing in an Instagram post seven months before their wedding: ‘The very first time I met him, I said: ‘I’m going to marry that man”’ 

    During their wedding ceremony, the couple exchanged bespoke wedding rings which had been created by The Repair Shop's Richard Talman - which Lisa said was one of her favourite touches

    During their wedding ceremony, the couple exchanged bespoke wedding rings which had been created by The Repair Shop’s Richard Talman – which Lisa said was one of her favourite touches

    She doubled down on her declarations of love this year when she posted a sweet Valentine's Day tribute captioned: 'My heart is where my husband is. Happy Valentines @jaybladesmbe'

    She doubled down on her declarations of love this year when she posted a sweet Valentine’s Day tribute captioned: ‘My heart is where my husband is. Happy Valentines @jaybladesmbe’

    On her Instagram profile Lisa shares her approach to fitness with her followers, proving she's a fan hard work, but also encourages people to be themselves

    On her Instagram profile Lisa shares her approach to fitness with her followers, proving she’s a fan hard work, but also encourages people to be themselves

    The Repair shop presenter Jay took to Instagram to announced he'd proposed to his girlfriend Lisa with a ring specially designed by his co-star and goldsmith Richard Talman

    The Repair shop presenter Jay took to Instagram to announced he’d proposed to his girlfriend Lisa with a ring specially designed by his co-star and goldsmith Richard Talman

    The couple’s whirlwind marriage saw them tie the knot in November 2022 with an intimate Barbados ceremony with loved ones. 

    Lisa is usually spotted wearing workout gear – but she swapped her sports bra and leggings for a classic, classy bridal gown from Birmingham-based store Romantic Dreams Bridal for her exotic wedding with Jay.

    Speaking about their intimate ceremony of just 15 guests, Lisa told Hello magazine: ‘Once you get to a certain age, you realise what’s actually important on the day – and that is having the people around you that love you for who you are. So we made the day our day.’

    During the ceremony, the couple exchanged bespoke wedding rings which had been created by The Repair Shop’s Richard Talman – which Lisa said was one of her favourite touches.

    She said the rings, inspired by the Egyptian imperfect circle and containing each person’s birthstone, meant more to her because they had been designed and made with ‘care and ‘love’. 

    Following their dream wedding, Lisa changed her name on her personal Instagram account to read ‘Lisa ”Tiny” Blades’ – reflecting her married surname and her nickname.

    In 2023, Jay received an Honorary Doctorate from BNU for his community work supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged groups and his significant contribution to furniture-making and crafts. He also became BNU’s first ever Chancellor.

    Following their dream wedding, Lisa changed her name on her personal Instagram account to read 'Lisa "Tiny" Blades' - reflecting her married surname and her nickname

    Following their dream wedding, Lisa changed her name on her personal Instagram account to read ‘Lisa ‘Tiny’ Blades’ – reflecting her married surname and her nickname

    Now Lisa has left the marital home and revealed why she had to 'grab her things and leave' in an emotive social media posT

    Now Lisa has left the marital home and revealed why she had to ‘grab her things and leave’ in an emotive social media posT

    This year, Lisa doubled down on her declarations of love for Jay when she posted a sweet Valentine’s Day tribute to the BBC presenter. 

    Alongside a black and white image of the pair passionately embracing, Lisa penned: ‘My heart is where my husband is. Happy Valentines @jaybladesmbe.’

    In response, Jay shared a picture of the pair on a photoshoot that he captioned: ‘Happy Valentines Day @lisamariezbozen ❤️

    ‘I’m far from perfect, but I’ll be perfect for that imperfect person that’s perfect for me. True Love is supporting others to grow.’

    When not posting tributes to Jay, Lisa kept her followers entertained with a slew of challenging workout videos. 

    The trainer posts tough, high-intensity workouts on Instagram daily which show her lifting kettlebells, lunging and squatting. 

    She runs on-demand fitness app The Wkout, which offers programmes for fat burning, strength training and yoga.

    A biography of Lisa on The Wkout’s website describes her determination as ‘no joke’.

    It reads: ‘Lisa brings the FIRE every-time. Lisa’s workouts are dynamic, powerful & no two workouts are the same.’

    The fitness company also describes itself as: ‘No Fad Diets, No Gimmicks & No Excuses. Just hard work & sweat.’

    On her Instagram profile Lisa shares her approach to fitness with her followers, proving she’s a fan hard work, but also encourages people to be themselves.

    The Repair Shop star Jay Blades shared a cryptic Instagram post just DAYS before his wife of 18 months announced she had left him in shock split on Thursday

    The Repair Shop star Jay Blades shared a cryptic Instagram post just DAYS before his wife of 18 months announced she had left him in shock split on Thursday

    Jay took to his social media just days before as he shared a reflective post about community as he thanked his fans for support

    Jay took to his social media just days before as he shared a reflective post about community as he thanked his fans for support

    Jay was discovered by TV producers after they saw a short film about Out of the Dark, a charity he co-founded that taught young people how to restore and sell old furniture

    Jay was discovered by TV producers after they saw a short film about Out of the Dark, a charity he co-founded that taught young people how to restore and sell old furniture 

    Yet now Lisa has left the marital home and revealed why she had to ‘grab her things and leave’ in an emotive social media post. 

    It came just a day after it was revealed that Jay’s beloved uncle was allegedly stabbed to death by a neighbour following a long-running dispute over a shared alleyway.

    In a statement posted on Instagram, Lisa said: ‘I have been quiet until now, but the papers seem to be picking up this story, but some parts have been definitely missed, so it’s forced my hand…

    ‘This was the whole post on a private forum: I don’t know how to say this because it’s still really raw.

    ‘I probably should be really angry but I’m just incredibly sad about the whole thing right now. I don’t think I’ve ever cried so much.

    ‘I wanted my husband to love me & keep me safe, and I would love him right back, but it just got worse and worse, until I grabbed a bag of a few thing’s & I just left.

    ‘Anyway, That’s why there’s been no new wkouts [workouts]. (I would never miss a wkout [workout] – I’d do it on the pavement bare foot & naked if I had to).’

    In another post, she said: ‘I will admit I’m crying as I type this as I can’t believe this is even real. I hope you don’t mind if I just have a few days trying to figure out my life as I’m currently in a spare room with a few essentials.

    ‘I don’t know what else to say. All my love, A very broken Lisa-Marie x.’

  • Emily Ratajkowski shows off her generous cleavage in a daring satin gown at The King’s Trust Global Gala

    Emily Ratajkowski shows off her generous cleavage in a daring satin gown at The King’s Trust Global Gala

    Emily Ratajkowski made sure all eyes were on her in an extreme plunging gold gown at The King’s Trust 2024 Global Gala in New York City on Thursday. 

    The model, 32, flaunted her jaw-dropping figure in the racy satin backless number as she posed on the red carpet at the event which was held at Cipriani South Street.

    Emily looked incredible as she went braless under the figure-hugging maxi dress which boasted a halter neckline and button detailing down the front. 

    Styling her long brunette tresses to one side, Emily added a dramatic pair of silver drop earrings and elevated her frame in a pair of heels to complete the look. 

    The stunner showcased her sensational figure as she flashed her side boob while posing up a storm on the star-studded red carpet. 

    Emily Ratajkowski shows off her generous cleavage in a daring satin gown at The King’s Trust Global Gala

    Emily Ratajkowski made sure all eyes were on her in an extreme plunging gold gown at  The King’s Trust 2024 Global Gala in New York City on Thursday

    The model flaunted her jaw-dropping figure in the racy satin backless number as she posed on the red carpet at the event which was held at Cipriani South Street

    Emily wowed in the racy satin backless number

    The model flaunted her jaw-dropping figure in the racy satin backless number as she posed on the red carpet at the event which was held at Cipriani South Street

    Other attendees included Kate Beckinsale, runway icon Kate Moss, Ashley Graham, Jude Law’s daughter Iris and several others.  

    The A-lister occasion marked the first major event since The Prince’s Foundation was renamed The King’s Trust. 

    The event, held at Casa Cipriani in New York, was hosted by King’s Trust Global Ambassadors Lionel Richie and Edward Enninful OBE to help raise funds in support of the youth charity.

    There was a surprise performance by Grammy award winner John Legend, who took a break from his role as a judge on the Voice to attend, with the singer seen posing in a white suit and bow tie. 

    The Prince’s Trust became the King’s Trust in November last year, in recognition of his accession to the throne, as Charles set up the foundation while he was still the Prince of Wales. 

    The Trust helps young people aged 11 to 30 get into jobs, education and training – and its beneficiaries have included The Wire and Luther actor Idris Elba, who used a £1,500 grant from it to help start his career.

    Lionel Richie praised the King for his commitment to the charity, and touched on how difficult it is for young people to succeed in todays world. 

    She looked incredible as she went braless under the figure hugging maxi dress which boasted a halter neckline and button detailing down the front

    She looked incredible as she went braless under the figure hugging maxi dress which boasted a halter neckline and button detailing down the front

    The stunner showcased her sensational figure as she flashed her side boob while posing up a storm on the star-studded red carpet

    The stunner showcased her sensational figure as she flashed her side boob while posing up a storm on the star-studded red carpet

    Styling her long brunette tresses to one side, Emily added a dramatic pair of silver drop earrings and elevated her frame in a pair of heels to complete the look

    Styling her long brunette tresses to one side, Emily added a dramatic pair of silver drop earrings and elevated her frame in a pair of heels to complete the look

    Emily looked stunning in the sexy gold gown

    She turned away from the camera showing off the back of the dress

    Emily looked stunning in the sexy gold gown 

    The Prince's Trust became the King's Trust in November last year, as Charles set up the foundation while he was still the Prince of Wales

    The Prince’s Trust became the King’s Trust in November last year, as Charles set up the foundation while he was still the Prince of Wales

    ‘My association with The Trust goes back to the 1980s and so much has been achieved since then but there remains so much more to do. 

    ‘I remain truly inspired by His Majesty’s commitment to this cause and as Chair of the Global Ambassador Group, I am delighted that we are now The King’s Trust, cementing the future legacy of this work. 

    ‘The world is tough for young people right now and I’m a huge believer in the approach of The King’s Trust, to create opportunities and equip young people with the skills and self-belief to succeed on their own terms.’ 

    Charles once spoke of his hope his two sons William and Harry, now the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex, would take over the Prince’s Trust, which he set up with his £7,400 Navy severance pay in 1976. But William is paving his own way as the new heir to the throne, focusing on homelessness and mental health.

  • Anna Paul, beloved TikTok star, introduces her new family member and shares his uniquely unusual name

    Anna Paul, beloved TikTok star, introduces her new family member and shares his uniquely unusual name

    Social media star Anna Paul has welcomed a new addition to her family.

    Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the 24-year-old TikTok and OnlyFans creator shared a photo with her new pet – a hairless Sphynx breed kitten.

    ‘What should I name him?’ Anna asked in the caption.

    Later in the comments, she detailed what she was calling the feline while she settled on a more permanent name.

    ‘Right now I’ve been calling him ‘Pups’ (it means fart in German and pronounced ‘poopz’) but please is it really that hard for me to come up with a respectable name for a kitty?’

    Anna Paul, beloved TikTok star, introduces her new family member and shares his uniquely unusual name

    Anna Paul has welcomed a hairless Sphynx breed kitten to her family and shared a series of photos to Instagram with her new pet

    Many of her 2.4 million followers offered suggestions for the new cat’s name, ranging from ‘Socks’ to ‘Cosmo.’

    However, others advised the model to keep the temporary name she was using.

    ‘Ma’am, that’s the perfect name,’ wrote one of her fans.

    Another agreed: ‘Girl, I think that’s perfect,’ while someone else also said that ‘Pups is perfect.’

    Later in the comments, she detailed what she was temporarily calling the feline: 'Right now I've been calling him 'Pups' (it means fart in German and pronounced 'poopz') but please is it really that hard for me to come up with a respectable name for a kitty?'

    Later in the comments, she detailed what she was temporarily calling the feline: ‘Right now I’ve been calling him ‘Pups’ (it means fart in German and pronounced ‘poopz’) but please is it really that hard for me to come up with a respectable name for a kitty?’

    Many of her 2.4 million followers offered suggestions for the new cat's name, ranging from 'Socks' to 'Cosmo.' Others advised the model to keep the temporary name she was using

    Many of her 2.4 million followers offered suggestions for the new cat’s name, ranging from ‘Socks’ to ‘Cosmo.’ Others advised the model to keep the temporary name she was using

    Anna’s new addition to her household comes after she shared a series of photos from her family holiday, quelling the rumours about her father’s wellbeing and alleged lack of support.

    Despite the storm of controversy and accusations that have shadowed her, the snaps shared to Instagram revealed a very different story.

    The images captured the influencer in high spirits, sporting a striking green and gold bikini, as she revelled in the sun-soaked setting.

    Another photo provided a glimpse of familial bonding, with Anna’s father, Hanns, and brother Atis unwinding by the pool.

    Her father was recently forced to slam claims he is homeless and that Anna does not financially support him despite making millions as a social media star.

    Hanns is a nomad and lives and travels around Australia in a modest van.

    Anna's racy snap comes after she shared a series of photos from her family holiday , quelling the rumours about her father's wellbeing and alleged lack of support. (Pictured: Anna with her father Hans, brother Atis, and her mother)

    Anna’s racy snap comes after she shared a series of photos from her family holiday , quelling the rumours about her father’s wellbeing and alleged lack of support. (Pictured: Anna with her father Hans, brother Atis, and her mother)

    Rumours ran rife last month that Hanns struggles to live out of his van while his daughter lives a lavish life filled with overseas trips, fast cars and expensive jewels.

    Hanns released a statement to Instagram, slamming the ‘gossip’ and praising his daughter for being so supportive of his ‘dream’ lifestyle.

    ‘It has come to my attention that there has been some toxic misinformation going on about my private life and my relationship with my family,’ he wrote.

    ‘This is just to set the record straight. I have been living MY dream and my daughter has been nothing but supportive.’

  • Jelly Roll stars in a charitable TV ad following departure from social media due to online harassment

    Jelly Roll stars in a charitable TV ad following departure from social media due to online harassment

    Jelly Roll was seen in a good-cause TV commercial that appeared on Fox Thursday, after it was announced that he quit social media because of fat-shaming trolls. 

    The country singer-rapper, 39, spoke about the importance of ‘eradicating veteran homelessness’ through the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

    ‘We’re talking about the people who have put their lives on the line for this great country. The people who have lost and paid the greatest price for our freedom,’ he said. 

    ‘Those are the real heroes man, I’m just a big fat guy with a guitar.’ 

    Jelly Roll stars in a charitable TV ad following departure from social media due to online harassment

    Jelly Roll was seen in a good-cause TV commercial that appeared on Fox Thursday, after it was announced that he quit social media because of fat-shaming trolls 

    The country singer-rapper, 39, spoke about the importance of 'eradicating veteran homelessness ' through the Tunnel to Towers Foundation

    The country singer-rapper, 39, spoke about the importance of ‘eradicating veteran homelessness ‘ through the Tunnel to Towers Foundation 

    Jelly (born Jason Bradley DeFord) then asked for people to donate $11 a month to the foundation.

    ‘Proving a safe and dignified home is a safe and imperative part of helping veterans who are homeless, reclaim their lives,’ he added. 

    The airing of the ad, which was first released back in February, provided a welcome tv sighting of the music star after recent bullying pushed him off of social media. 

    On Monday, the Son of a Sinner singer was spotted after working up a sweat at a gym in Los Angeles. 

    He picked up a refreshing smoothie with a pal following an intense training session at an Equinox location amid his goal to lose hundreds of pounds.

    During his post-gym run, he was covered up in a baggy black hoodie and dark athletic pants. 

    He carried his smoothie in one hand and cradled a water bottle against the same arm as he chatted with a male pal who had joined him.

    The country star’s gym session is part of a new workout regimen he has committed to, which has already helped him to shed an incredible 70lbs. 

    The news of his recent health kick comes after his wife, Bunnie XO, revealed on her Dumb Blonde podcast that he had stepped back from most of his social media after online users ‘bullied’ him over his weight. 

    ‘It hurts him,’ the 44-year-old YouTuber said somberly in a clip from an episode that was released on Wednesday. 

    ‘My husband got off the internet because he is so tired of being bullied about his f***ing weight, and that makes me want to cry, because he is the sweetest angel baby,’ Bunnie admitted. ‘My husband doesn’t show it to you guys, but I’m going to have a very vulnerable moment here. It hurts him.’

    She urged her listeners not to treat Jelly as just an anonymous celebrity.

    ‘The internet can say whatever the f*** they want about you and they say, “You’re a celebrity. You’re supposed to be able to handle it.” No the f*** we’re not,’ she added vehemently. ‘Enough is enough.’

    On Monday, the Son of a Sinner singer was spotted after working up a sweat at a gym in Los Angeles after he vowed to lose weight for an upcoming 5K in May

    On Monday, the Son of a Sinner singer was spotted after working up a sweat at a gym in Los Angeles after he vowed to lose weight for an upcoming 5K in May 

    His wife, Bunnie XO, revealed on her Dumb Blonde podcast that he had stepped back from most of his social media after online trolls 'bullied' him over his weight

    His wife, Bunnie XO, revealed on her Dumb Blonde podcast that he had stepped back from most of his social media after online trolls ‘bullied’ him over his weight

    She went on to urge his listeners to never ‘bully’ others, ‘because you never know where they are mentally.’

    ‘There are a lot of people who are not as strong as me, that are on the internet, and they don’t deserve to f***ing be bullied,’ she emphasized.

    The platinum blond added that she was ‘standing up for all the f***ing underdogs.’

    ‘You’re never going to bully me. You’re never going to lie about me or my family, and I will fight to the end,’ she concluded on a fierce note.

    Although Bunnie said Jelly ‘got off the internet’ due to the cyberbullying, he appears to still have an Instagram page up and running, though it may be run by his label or management, rather than by himself. 

    In January, Jelly made a commitment to take part in the 2 Bears 5K with Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on May 7.

    ‘I’m probably down 70-something pounds,’ Jelly told People. ‘I’ve been really kicking a** man.’

    The Antioch, Tennessee native said: ‘I’m doing two to three miles a day, four to six days a week. I’m doing 20 to 30 minutes in the sauna, six minutes in a cold plunge every day.’ 

    He also said that he has changed up his diet and is ‘eating healthy right now.’  

    While the Save Me star has been overjoyed with how good the initial results of his new health journey feel, he is far from done with his mind and body makeover. 

    ‘I feel really good,’ he said, and then proceeded to open up about the immediate future. ‘I was thinking, I plan on losing another 100, 100-and-something [pounds]. If I feel this good down this weight, man, I can only imagine what I’m going to feel like by the time I go on tour.’

    The tattooed crooner revealed that he got the name Jelly Roll from his mother when he was a young, ‘chubby kid.’ 

    The rapper-turned country singer was incarcerated on and off for nearly a decade until 2008 when his first child was born. 

    According to Readers Digest, during his teenage years and early twenties, Jelly was in and out of jail for numerous minor offenses.

    According to Everything Nash, he also spent time in prison for aggravated robbery and drug possession with intent to deliver. 

    The tattooed crooner revealed that he got the name Jelly Roll from his mother ho gave it to him when he was a young, 'chubby kid' and it stuck

    The tattooed crooner revealed that he got the name Jelly Roll from his mother ho gave it to him when he was a young, ‘chubby kid’ and it stuck

    They tied the knot on August 31, 2016 in Las Vegas on the same day that the singer got down on one knee

    They tied the knot on August 31, 2016 in Las Vegas on the same day that the singer got down on one knee

    Jelly (pictured in February) said that he has lost 70lbs since starting his health journey

    Jelly Roll is pictured in 2016 in New York City

    Jelly (pictured in February) said that he has lost 70lbs since starting his health journey (left). Jelly Roll is pictured in 2016 in New York City (right) 

    The former convict left his life of crime for a career in music, and has gone on to release a wide variety of music for over a decade. 

    Although Jelly has written, recorded and performed rap, rock and more, he has made his mark with his own version of country music. 

    His debut album, Year Round, was released on April 19, 2011 via the label Hypnotize Minds.

    Jelly and Bunnie met at Fremont Street in Las Vegas at the Country Saloon back in 2015, when Bunnie was a high-end escort while Jelly Roll was broke and living in a van.

    They tied the knot on August 31, 2016 in Las Vegas on the same day that the singer got down on one knee.

    Jelly proposed to Bunnie on stage at a Yelawolf/Deftones concert, with the pair heading straight to the courthouse where they married that night.

    The star has two children from a previous relationship: daughter Bailee Ann DeFord, who was born on May 22, 2008, and son Noah Buddy DeFord, who was born in August 2016.

    The mother of his son is named Melissa, according to Taste of Country. 

    At the time that Bailee Ann was born, her father Jelly Roll was in prison, but vowed to turn his life around for his daughter. 

    The Son of a Sinner singer previously revealed: ‘I was incarcerated when a guard knocked on my cell door and delivered the news that my daughter had been born.’ 

    Bailee Ann’s mother is Jelly Roll’s ex Felicia, a former drug addict who has also been in and out of jail. 

    Bunnie helped Jelly get custody of Bailee Ann in 2016, and the pair have raised her together ever since. 

  • Council removes Brendan Fevola bronze statue from location, but it finds a new home in Melbourne

    Council removes Brendan Fevola bronze statue from location, but it finds a new home in Melbourne

    A life-sized statue of Brendan Fevola has been erected at Flinders Street Station in Melbourne.

    The bronze sculpture of the former AFL player, 43, is now located next to Clocks Cafe on the station’s concourse.

    The statue made was unveiled on March 15 during a segment on the Fifi, Fev, and Nick Brekky In The Burbs broadcast in Narre Warren—Fevola’s hometown.

    Fevola, Fifi Box, and Nick Cody anticipated it would become a lasting fixture in the neighbourhood’s scenery, however the local council removed it and the statue has not had a permanent home since early April.

    ‘The statue – it is going along the lines of my life, I was nearly homeless at one stage – it was originally in Narre Warren and I thought it was a great achievement,’ Fevola told the Herald Sun.

    Council removes Brendan Fevola bronze statue from location, but it finds a new home in Melbourne

    A life-sized statue of Brendan Fevola (pictured) has been erected at Flinders Street Station in Melbourne

    The bronze sculpture of the former AFL player, 43, is now located next to Clocks Cafe on the station's concourse. A home for the statue was sought after it was removed from its original position in Narre Warren. Pictured: a fan with the Fevola statue

    The bronze sculpture of the former AFL player, 43, is now located next to Clocks Cafe on the station’s concourse. A home for the statue was sought after it was removed from its original position in Narre Warren. Pictured: a fan with the Fevola statue

    ‘It was one of the greatest moments in my life, really, to have a statue in my honour in Narre Warren. People loved it. I had photos of people cleaning it with spray and towelling it down, they respected it,’ he added.

    However, a miscommunication with the council and the radio production team saw the statue removed from the site earlier than expected.

    Chloe Casey, the Manager of Communications and Corporate Governance for the City of Casey, expressed the council’s delight in temporarily hosting the Fevola statue in Narre Warren.

    'The statue ¿ it is going along the lines of my life, I was nearly homeless at one stage ¿ it was originally in Narre Warren and I thought it was a great achievement,' Fevola said on Wednesday's show

    ‘The statue – it is going along the lines of my life, I was nearly homeless at one stage – it was originally in Narre Warren and I thought it was a great achievement,’ Fevola said on Wednesday’s show

    'It was one of the greatest moments in my life, really, to have a statue in my honour in Narre Warren. People loved it. I had photos of people cleaning it with spray and towelling it down, they respected it,' Fevola added

    ‘It was one of the greatest moments in my life, really, to have a statue in my honour in Narre Warren. People loved it. I had photos of people cleaning it with spray and towelling it down, they respected it,’ Fevola added

    ‘We worked with Fox FM to make the Brekky in the Burbs event and statue unveiling possible, recognising it’s a fun and exciting opportunity for our local community to join in, as well as give exposure to Webb Street and Bunjil Place,’ Ms Casey stated.

    ‘The arrangement was that Fox FM could commission a statue to be installed in Webb Street temporarily for a few weeks, with the statue taken down on Friday, April 5,’ she local government representative explained.

    Following the statue’s retrieval from storage, Fevola, Box, and Cody searched for a more suitable home for the bronzed Fev.

    ‘We have found a new place for it,’ Fevola announced on the show.

    ‘It is going to be out the front of (the cafe) Clocks at Flinders Street opposite Fed Square.’

    Following the statue's retrieval from storage, Fevola, Box, and Cody searched for a more suitable home for the bronzed Fev, and organised to have it moved to the site outside Clocks cafe at Flinders Stree Station

    Following the statue’s retrieval from storage, Fevola, Box, and Cody searched for a more suitable home for the bronzed Fev, and organised to have it moved to the site outside Clocks cafe at Flinders Stree Station

     

     

     

     

     

  • Anna Paul’s wardrobe malfunction: Her yellow outfit turns see-through in the rain

    Anna Paul’s wardrobe malfunction: Her yellow outfit turns see-through in the rain

    Anna Paul suffered a wardrobe malfunction in her latest social media post.

    Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the 24-year-old TikTok and OnlyFans star bared all in a daring yellow top and skirt drenched from the rain.

    The brunette was soaked head to toe while posing outdoors during the wet weather day.

    In one photo, Anna covered her chest, while another snap showed off more than she’d bargained for. 

    ‘Someone just saw your favourite food in the store and almost bought it even though you’re far away. someone else just told a sweet story about you. You’re never as alone as you feel,’ she captioned her post.

    Anna Paul’s wardrobe malfunction: Her yellow outfit turns see-through in the rain

    Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, 24-year-old TikTok and OnlyFans star Anna Paul (pictured) bared all in a daring yellow top and skirt drenched from the rain

    The model’s post was met with hundreds of fans admiring her in the comments.

    ‘Anna’s life is a movie and we are all just watching,’ one user wrote.

    ‘You belong in a romcom Anna! It literally looks like a scene from a movie,’ added another. 

    However, one troll suggested that her brother Atis took the near-nude snap.

    The brunette was soaked head to toe while posing outdoors during the wet weather day. In one photo, Anna covered her chest, while another snap showed off more than she'd bargained for

    The brunette was soaked head to toe while posing outdoors during the wet weather day. In one photo, Anna covered her chest, while another snap showed off more than she’d bargained for

    The model's post was met with hundreds of fans admiring her in the comments

    However, one troll suggested that her brother Atis took the near-nude snap

    The model’s post was met with hundreds of fans admiring her in the comments. However, one troll suggested that her brother Atis took the near-nude snap

    ‘[Atis] taking the first pic like,’ the person commented alongside two eye emojis. 

    In her brutal response, Anna hit back at the troll for hinting that her brother was somehow involved in the risqué photo.

    ‘So true!’ she responded sarcastically. 

    ‘It’s probably normal and healthy to see my nipple in a photo and immediately think of my sibling taking it.. are you okay Kathryn? or whatever the f**k your name is.’

    Anna’s comment was met with a whopping 15,660 likes from fans and followers. 

    In her brutal response, Anna hit back at the troll for hinting that her brother was somehow involved in the risqué photo

    In her brutal response, Anna hit back at the troll for hinting that her brother was somehow involved in the risqué photo

    Anna often stuns her followers by posting racy bikini selfies

    Anna often stuns her followers by posting racy bikini selfies

    Anna’s racy set of snaps comes after she shared a series of photos from her family holiday, quelling the rumours about her father’s wellbeing and alleged lack of support.

    Despite the storm of controversy and accusations that have shadowed her, the snaps shared to Instagram revealed a very different story. 

    The images captured the influencer in high spirits, sporting a striking green and gold bikini, as she revelled in the sun-soaked setting.

    Another photo provided a glimpse of familial bonding, with Anna’s father, Hanns, and brother Atis unwinding by the pool.

    Her father was recently forced to slam claims he is homeless and that Anna does not financially support him despite making millions as a social media star.

    Hanns is a nomad and lives and travels around Australia in a modest van.

    Anna's racy snap comes after she shared a series of photos from her family holiday , quelling the rumours about her father's wellbeing and alleged lack of support. (Pictured: Anna with her father Hans, brother Atis, and her mother)

    Anna’s racy snap comes after she shared a series of photos from her family holiday , quelling the rumours about her father’s wellbeing and alleged lack of support. (Pictured: Anna with her father Hans, brother Atis, and her mother)

    Rumours ran rife last month that Hanns struggles to live out of his van while his daughter lives a lavish life filled with overseas trips, fast cars and expensive jewels. 

    Hanns released a statement to Instagram, slamming the ‘gossip’ and praising his daughter for being so supportive of his ‘dream’ lifestyle.

    ‘It has come to my attention that there has been some toxic misinformation going on about my private life and my relationship with my family,’ he wrote.

    ‘This is just to set the record straight. I have been living MY dream and my daughter has been nothing but supportive.’ 

  • Growing Pains alum Jeremy Miller makes rare TV appearance: See how he looks now!

    Growing Pains alum Jeremy Miller makes rare TV appearance: See how he looks now!

    Growing Pains star Jeremy Miller made a rare television appearance on Tuesday.

    Appearing on Tuesday’s edition of Channel Seven’s Morning Show, the former child actor, who played rambunctious teen Ben Seaver on the 80s show, looked very different from his time on the sitcom.

    Where once Jeremy had sandy blond hair styled in a mullet and no facial hair, he now he sports a tidier salt-and-pepper do’ and a trimmed goatee.

    Jeremy, now 47, told hosts Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies that unlike a lot of child stars, he didn’t have any Hollywood ‘horror stories.’

    ‘Our set was amazing. We had a ball, you know, I had a 200 person family. The cast, the crew, everybody looked out for you. It was really special,’ the actor said.

    Growing Pains alum Jeremy Miller makes rare TV appearance: See how he looks now!

    Growing Pains star Jeremy Miller made a rare television appearance on Tuesday. Pictured with Leonardo DiCaprio

    Where once Jeremy had sandy blond hair styled in a mullet and no facial hair, now he sports a tidier salt-and-pepper do and a trimmed goatee

    Where once Jeremy had sandy blond hair styled in a mullet and no facial hair, now he sports a tidier salt-and-pepper do and a trimmed goatee

    ‘But you know, there were a lot of perks, and I’ve always said that all the benefits far outweighed any negative that ever came out of it,’ he added.

    Miller also mentioned his disappointment about Warner Bros. studios not picking up his proposal for a reboot of the beloved series. 

    He claimed the entertainment studio has its own ideas for a ‘reimagining’ of the series that would most likely recast the show, whereas Jeremy thought using the original cast was the way to go. 

    Jeremy told hosts Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies that unlike a lot of child stars, he didn't have any Hollywood 'horror stories': 'Our set was amazing. We had a ball, you know, I had a 200 person family. The cast, the crew, everybody looked out for you. It was really special'

    Jeremy told hosts Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies that unlike a lot of child stars, he didn’t have any Hollywood ‘horror stories’: ‘Our set was amazing. We had a ball, you know, I had a 200 person family. The cast, the crew, everybody looked out for you. It was really special’

    Growing Pains – which ran for seven seasons – followed the trials and tribulations of the Seaver family.

    The sitcom starred the late Alan Thicke as dad and psychiatrist Dr. Jason Roland Seaver alongside Joanna Kerns as wife Margaret Seaver. 

    Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold and Ashley Johnson joined Miller as the other kids in the family Mike, Carol and Chrissy. 

    Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio joined the show in its final season as homeless teen Luke Brower in 1991 while icon Brad Pitt had small roles on the show in 1987 and 1989 – before their global rise to fame.

    In 2019, DiCaprio and Pitt memorably discussed their time on the show during a chat to promote Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. 

    Pitt said: ‘But we did start on the same television show’ with DiCaprio responding: ‘I mean, we’re talking decades ago.’ 

    Growing Pains - which ran for seven seasons - followed the trials and tribulations of the Seaver family. Pictured left to right: Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold, and Jeremy Miller on Growing Pains

    Growing Pains – which ran for seven seasons – followed the trials and tribulations of the Seaver family. Pictured left to right: Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold, and Jeremy Miller on Growing Pains

    Growing Pains was nominated for a raft of Emmys during its long-run on ABC. 

    In 2000, the cast reunited for The Growing Pains Movie, followed by Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers in 2004. 

    Growing Pains previously spawned spin-off series, Just the Ten of Us, which featured Coach Graham Lubbock, Mike and Carol’s gym teacher, moving to California with his large family to teach at an all-boys Catholic school after he was fired from Thomas Dewey High School. 

    The show ran for three seasons from 1988-1990. 

    Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio joined the show in its final season as homeless teen Luke Brower in 1991. Pictured with Miller

    Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio joined the show in its final season as homeless teen Luke Brower in 1991. Pictured with Miller 

    Icon Brad had small roles on the show in 1987 and 1989 - pictured as rock singer Jonathan Keith with Miller

    Icon Brad had small roles on the show in 1987 and 1989 – pictured as rock singer Jonathan Keith with Miller 

  • The downfall of Paul Hogan’s grandson: a sad tale of drug addiction and family tragedy

    The downfall of Paul Hogan’s grandson: a sad tale of drug addiction and family tragedy

    The grandson of Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan lived a good life. He had a nice home, a car, a job as a carpenter and a beautiful girlfriend whom he hoped to marry. 

    But within a few years, Jake Paul Hogan’s life spiralled out of control and the 34-year-old became a homeless drug addict, sleeping in abandoned buildings and stealing clothes and bicycles to sell.

    He lost his friends and became estranged from his family, and would cycle around for hours each day high on ice and making tearful phone calls to the few people who hadn’t abandoned him.

    A former acquaintance of Jake – the son of Todd Hogan, grandson of Paul and Noelene Hogan, and the brother of Network Seven TV reporter Mylee Hogan – has opened up about his descent as he is jailed.

    The source, who requested anonymity, revealed that Jake was traumatised from a tragedy in his immediate family that occurred long before he was jailed for breaking into apartment blocks to fuel his drug habit and menacing an acquaintance.

    The downfall of Paul Hogan’s grandson: a sad tale of drug addiction and family tragedy

    Jake Paul Hogan (left), the grandson of Hollywood star Paul Hogan, had a normal life, a job, car and home until it spiralled out of control due to methamphetamine

    Jake Hogan hoped to marry and have kids with his former partner Rachel Young, but when his dreams didn't come true he was haunted by the tragedy of losing his mother as a teen

    Jake Hogan hoped to marry and have kids with his former partner Rachel Young, but when his dreams didn’t come true he was haunted by the tragedy of losing his mother as a teen

    Jake as a boy with his mother Marie and dad Todd in about 1990. Tragedy struck the family with Marie being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and dying from the disease in 2006

    Jake as a boy with his mother Marie and dad Todd in about 1990. Tragedy struck the family with Marie being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and dying from the disease in 2006

    Instead of working in his chosen trade, Sydney courts have heard how Hogan carried around housebreaking instruments and loitered around swanky apartment blocks looking for opportunities to steal.

    ‘He is actually a good person with a very kind personality and a supportive family,’ the acquaintance said.

    ‘But he is so upset about his mum dying. It happened she he was 14 or 15, but he never got over it because he never processed it properly.

    ‘When he met Rachel, he thought she was the one and that they would have kids and a family.’

    But the relationship ended and that ‘destroyed his dreams of having a family and and then brought up all sorts of past trauma’.

    ‘He was just shattered. He lost all of his friends and [became] isolated from his family. ‘He was stealing clothes from shops and bikes, loitering is because he was homeless.

    ‘He used to break into a swimming pool room and sleep in one of hose buildings in Pyrmont.

    ‘Jake isn’t a bad person but he has completely lost his way. He has never got over his mum dying. So he has real abandonment issues.’ 

    Jake is the grandson of Hollywood celebrity Paul Hogan whose break-out role as Mick 'Crocodile' Dundee (above) won him a Golden Globe award and earned him millions

    Jake is the grandson of Hollywood celebrity Paul Hogan whose break-out role as Mick ‘Crocodile’ Dundee (above) won him a Golden Globe award and earned him millions

    Jake Hogan with Rachel Young, who had plans to marry and have children, but he became a homeless drug addict and police say he began stealing to support his ice habit

    Jake Hogan with Rachel Young, who had plans to marry and have children, but he became a homeless drug addict and police say he began stealing to support his ice habit

    In 2006, Jake’s famous grandfather, who was living in Los Angeles with his second wife Linda Kozlowski and their young son Chance, made news by jetting back to Sydney.

    The then 67-year-old was coming home to attend the funeral of his daughter in-law, Marie Hogan, who had just died from multiple sclerosis.

    Jake’s mother had suffered a ‘very sad’ decline in the weeks leading up to her death from the disease that she had endured during his childhood. She succumbed to it when he was aged 17.

    Marie Hogan’s widower, Todd, eventually remarried, to registered nurse Jane, and the couple now live in New Zealand.  

    Jake Hogan remained in Sydney and appeared to lead a normal and largely blameless life until he began a relationship with a young mother called Rachel Young.

    Hogan had some substance abuse issues, but when his relationship broke down and his hopes of having his own family disappeared he ‘became seriously addicted to drugs that just completely took over his life’.

    Facing the music 

    Currently in prison – believed to be Silverwater jail – Hogan is awaiting sentencing next month for breaking into apartment blocks ‘to fuel his high-level drug habit’ and for breaching an apprehended violence order against a woman he terrorised.

    Paul Hogan, above with his second wife Linda Kozlowski in 2013, before their divorce the following year

    Paul Hogan, above with his second wife Linda Kozlowski in 2013, before their divorce the following year

    Jake Paul Hogan was a teenager when his beloved mother Marie tragically died from multiple sclerosis after a long illness which ended her life in 2006

    Jake Paul Hogan was a teenager when his beloved mother Marie tragically died from multiple sclerosis after a long illness which ended her life in 2006  

    Jake Hogan is 'a good person with a very kind and good personality and a supportive family', but ice addiction and homelessness made him a desperate man

    Jake Hogan is ‘a good person with a very kind and good personality and a supportive family’, but ice addiction and homelessness made him a desperate man

    Hogan was caught on what police described as ‘high quality CCTV’ breaking into different luxury apartment blocks after ‘blatantly loitering’ outside.

    According to a police statement of facts, Hogan could plainly be seen breaking into an apartment block in the inner Sydney suburb of Pyrmont, dressed in a black muscle T-shirt with ‘Los Angeles’ in gold lettering, shorts and white New Balance sneakers.

    On another occasion he was wearing a black ‘L’HISTOIRE’ singlet and black shorts to break into a block in nearby Waterloo.

    Police later found him carrying Trojan brand wire cutters, a black torch, Allen keys and an adjustable wrench.

    Hogan also breached an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order five days after it was taken out by a woman, texting her the word ‘DOG’ while she was in the Prince of Wales Hospital.

    The woman then received a further 42 calls from different payphones over four hours while in her hospital bed with him either ‘crying on the phone… or becoming very angry and yelling’.

    The police facts detail Hogan’s high numbers of arrests and breaches and prior charges including custody of a knife in a public place, malicious damage, drug possession, shoplifting, and possessing stolen goods.

    Hogan’s former partner Ms Young also has an AVO out against him.

    He has been arrested and charged multiple times, but always granted bail, one friend claimed ‘because his grandfather is a celebrity’.  

    Hogan was finally taken into custody and refused bail after being caught shoplifting at Coles and Myer in Sydney’s CBD.

    He was arrested on February 5 after a staff member spotted him stealing two Dare Iced Coffees at Coles World Square.

    Hogan claimed to the worker he was homeless and had no money, later saying to police he had not eaten in days.

    He told police he paid $380 weekly rent, and earned $500 weekly from carpentry work and $500 in Centrelink benefits.

    He is due to be sentenced in the Downing Centre Local Court via AVL from prison in early May.

  • Anna Paul showcases her curves in a captivating bikini, battling to contain her generous assets

    Anna Paul showcases her curves in a captivating bikini, battling to contain her generous assets

    Anna Paul stunned her followers on Tuesday when she uploaded a racy bikini picture while basking in the sun.

    The social media star, 24, who boasts 2.4million followers, put on a very busty display as she flaunted her assets in a tiny bandeau bikini set.

    Poking her tongue out for the camera, Anna accessorised the tie-dye number with a necklace holding a letter A pendant for her name. 

    The TikTok star also rocked a navy blue cap which read: ‘Make your own money & marry someone funny.’

    She appeared to have just gone for a swim as she laid back on her damp locks and baked her already bronzed complexion beneath the sun. 

    Anna Paul showcases her curves in a captivating bikini, battling to contain her generous assets

    Anna Paul, 24, (pictured) stunned her followers on Tuesday when she uploaded a racy bikini picture while basking in the sun

    Anna’s racy snap comes after she shared a series of photos from her family holiday, quelling the rumours about her father’s wellbeing and alleged lack of support.

    Despite the storm of controversy and accusations that have shadowed her, the snaps shared to Instagram revealed a very different story. 

    The images captured the influencer in high spirits, sporting a striking green and gold bikini, as she revelled in the sun-soaked setting.

    The social media star, who boasts 2.4million followers, put on a very busty display as she flaunted her assets in a tiny bandeau bikini set

    The social media star, who boasts 2.4million followers, put on a very busty display as she flaunted her assets in a tiny bandeau bikini set

    Another photo provided a glimpse of familial bonding, with Anna’s father, Hanns, and brother Atis unwinding by the pool.

    Her father was recently forced to slam claims he is homeless and that Anna does not financially support him despite making millions as a social media star.

    Hanns is a nomad and lives and travels around Australia in a modest van. 

    Anna's racy snap comes after she shared a series of photos from her family holiday , quelling the rumours about her father's wellbeing and alleged lack of support. (Pictured: Anna with her father Hans, brother Atis, and her mother)

    Anna’s racy snap comes after she shared a series of photos from her family holiday , quelling the rumours about her father’s wellbeing and alleged lack of support. (Pictured: Anna with her father Hans, brother Atis, and her mother)

    Rumours ran rife last month that Hanns struggles to live out of his van while his daughter lives a lavish life filled with overseas trips, fast cars and expensive jewels. 

    Hanns released a statement to Instagram, slamming the ‘gossip’ and praising his daughter for being so supportive of his ‘dream’ lifestyle.

    ‘It has come to my attention that there has been some toxic misinformation going on about my private life and my relationship with my family,’ he wrote.

    ‘This is just to set the record straight. I have been living MY dream and my daughter has been nothing but supportive.’ 

  • Tori Spelling Reveals Daughter Stella, 15, Faced Bullying Over Living in RV After Dean McDermott Split

    Tori Spelling Reveals Daughter Stella, 15, Faced Bullying Over Living in RV After Dean McDermott Split

    Tori Spelling has revealed her teenage daughter, Stella, 15, was ‘shamed’ by classmates after the family moved into an RV last year.

    Last year, the actress, 50 and her five children were spotted living out of an RV and staying in budget motels following her split from Dean McDermott.

    Now Tori, 50, has revealed on her new podcast Misspelling that they were just camping – but that didn’t stop her daughter’s classmates from thinking that the famous family had joined California’s growing unhoused population.

    ‘My daughter [Stella] is like, “People already talk about us at school. They know you and they know the family and they read the press.”‘ she explained.

    ‘She had someone come up to her at school and ask, “Are you in the school district, or where does your RV park? Because you live in an RV with your mom right?”‘ she continued. 

    Tori Spelling Reveals Daughter Stella, 15, Faced Bullying Over Living in RV After Dean McDermott Split

    Tori Spelling has revealed her teenage daughter, Stella, 15, was ‘shamed’ by classmates after the family moved into an RV last year 

    The actress was rumored to have been living out of an RV (pictured) and budget motels with her five children last year

    The actress was rumored to have been living out of an RV (pictured) and budget motels with her five children last year

    Spelling is pictured with McDermott and their five children Liam, Hattie, Finn, Beau, and Stella

    Spelling is pictured with McDermott and their five children Liam, Hattie, Finn, Beau, and Stella

    The Stori Telling author clarified that the family had simply been on ‘summer vacation’ when they lived out of an RV.

    ‘We rented that like every other family and drove up the coast and camped and they were like, “Oh, we thought you were homeless.”‘

    Tori added that her daughter was ‘shamed’ over the incident. 

    It comes just days after the Beverly Hills, 90210 starlet filed for divorce from husband Dean McDermott, 57, after 18 months of marriage. 

    Discussing the split on her podcast, Tori admitted, ‘I’ve never felt more alone.’

    ‘I don’t feel worth loving. That’s the truth. And that’s something that’s just in you, it’s not something I wanted or created,’ she said, admitting that she’d experienced those feelings for a long time.

    ‘That starts when you’re young. [And changing it], that’s not easy to do…. I don’t know if you can.’ 

    Tori said that daughter Stella was 'shamed' after her classmates asked her if her family lived out of an RV

    Tori said that daughter Stella was ‘shamed’ after her classmates asked her if her family lived out of an RV

    It comes just days after the Beverly Hills, 90210 starlet filed for divorce from husband Dean McDermott, 57, after 18 months of marriage

    It comes just days after the Beverly Hills, 90210 starlet filed for divorce from husband Dean McDermott, 57, after 18 months of marriage 

    The 50-year-old has been airing out all the details of her divorce on her new podcast

    The 50-year-old has been airing out all the details of her divorce on her new podcast 

    Spelling went on to say she wished she had taken the steps toward divorce for ‘like… 15 years.’

    ‘We always say, “Hey, it made it 18 years.” It shouldn’t have made it 18 years,’ the star contended, revealing she had stayed to protect McDermott and her children.

    ‘And I think he would say the same thing if he and I had a real heart-to-heart. It would have been over a lot sooner.’ 

    The couple met on the set of the TV movie Mind Over Murder in 2005 and had an affair – despite both being married to other people. 

    There was an instant connection, although both were already married.

    ‘We had this very, quick, passionate falling in love period,’ the actress said, describing it as a ‘fast and furious romance.’

    She praised McDermott for letting her be herself. ‘I just remember I could show him me.’

    Continuing, she explained, ‘It wasn’t like, the cute like, giggly, “this is what people want me to be.” I was able to be like, loud and like ugh … I could have a foul mouth,’ she stated

    ‘I’m not just Donna Martin, the perfect good girl. I could have some bad girl in me and it was okay. And he liked all those sides and he liked how smart I was and accepted me.’

    The couple met on the set of the TV movie Mind Over Murder in 2005 and had an affair. (Pictured in 2018)

    The couple met on the set of the TV movie Mind Over Murder in 2005 and had an affair. (Pictured in 2018)

    The couple began supporting themselves through reality shows, beginning with 2007's Tori & Dean: Inn Love

    The couple began supporting themselves through reality shows, beginning with 2007’s Tori & Dean: Inn Love

    The pair wed in May 2006 and welcomed son Liam in 2007.

    Their family quickly grew and the former couple became parents to Stella, 15, Hattie, 12, Finn, 11 and Beau, seven.

    ‘Honestly, our relationship was never the same after we started having kids,’ the single mom said.

    ‘We always said, “We won’t be those parents that change. We’ll make sure we make our relationship a priority, the two of us. We have date nights.” And everything went out the window. I became completely focused on the kids and kind of left him, in a way.’

    While focusing on parenthood, the So Notorious star said, ‘Our relationship definitely changed where I really felt like I was in this alone with the kids.’

    ‘And he was there, but he was an extra set of hands. He put the car seat in because I didn’t know how to do it and things like that. Emotionally, I was it. Like, “Tag, you’re it.” I was the parent.’

    The couple began supporting themselves via a series of reality shows that began with Tori & Dean: Inn Love in 2007 in which they operated a bed and breakfast .

    The star said, ‘It was a lot of responsibility while also rebuilding a career — which I did. We became a family brand. I went from Hollywood rich girl… to like, cool mom. “Look at her. She does it all.” Meanwhile, behind the scenes, it was all falling apart.’ 

    To live up to the image they had created for the world to see, Spelling said she ‘created the character of Dean,’ to turn him into ‘all those Prince Charmings I wanted when I was young.’

    ‘He had a lot of those qualities. But… you know… We did our reality show and the first one was like, “Fun, fun.” So any bad stuff that would happen or fights or anything, they would edit,’ she said of the process to protect the brand.

    ‘Women everywhere, I would hear, “I wish I had a Dean.” And I was like, “If you only knew…”‘

    'Honestly, our relationship was never the same after we started having kids,' the single mom admitted

    ‘Honestly, our relationship was never the same after we started having kids,’ the single mom admitted 

    McDermott entered rehab and is now working as a counselor for those suffering from alcohol abuse. (Pictured in Culver City, October 2019)

    McDermott entered rehab and is now working as a counselor for those suffering from alcohol abuse. (Pictured in Culver City, October 2019)

    The couple did try therapy, but Spelling said they were focused on different issues.

    She said McDermott was concerned with her sloppiness, and how she didn’t clean up after the family pets.

    ‘I’m really good at taking blame so that someone can start to feel like they can open up. So yeah, I would say, “I do this, and I do that.” Hoping he would be like, “Yeah, and I do this.” But instead it was more focused on, “The dog s– all over the house. She has too many animals. She’s a hoarder. She’s messy.” And I’m like, “Yup, yup, yup. That’s me.”‘

    McDermott, who entered rehab in summer 2023 for his drinking, told Daily Mail he would often go into alcohol fueled rages that would ‘petrify’ his family.

    ‘Alcohol made me feel good enough. I started feeling good enough until it got to a point where it didn’t – it ended up in isolation,’ he confessed.

    ‘It ended up with me drinking a fifth of tequila every night, seven days a week, and a handful of narcos [prescription meds] by myself with a beautiful family in the other room,’ he continued.

    ‘That’s what it led to and that’s what led to the brokenness and to what happened between me and Tori.’

    The former actor is now working as an alcohol and addiction counselor.