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Love Island star Olivia Hawkins was in tears as she revealed the truth over the “leaked messages” saga on the latest All Stars series.

As Olivia returned to the South African villa to help with an eviction, she caused chaos by claiming Grace Jackson may not have had true intentions on the show. In the night before this year’s final, Olivia claimed to have read texts from Grace which said she was willing to do anything to win this time around.

Grace vehemently denied that was the case and moved quickly to shut down the accusations as she stood alongside partner Luca Bish. The blonde star hit back: “That is absolutely not true. I do not care about winning the show”, before Olivia told her: “I’ve seen the screenshots”.

Grace encouraged her to send the apparent “receipts”, saying: “I would love to see them” saying they must have been “forged” by someone. “I’ve said what I said. You know me, I’m very straight talking”, Olivia reiterated. “I’m just straight to the point. But I honestly wish them the best”.

Now, with the saga still not put to bad, Olivia has moved to clear up the situation. Speaking to SnatchedByWill podcast, she revealed that the situation has continued to take its toll on her. As she became emotional, she tried to defend her actions. Tearful, she explained how producers had encouraged her to share what she had looked at.

The interview, which was partly-shared on Instagram, saw Olivia say: “I said this piece of information to producers, and they wanted me to, you know, say what I’ve seen. What I will say is, do people really think I would go on national television and lie about something so serious as that”?

She admitted she didn’t want Grace to feel the heat over her comments. “That wasn’t my intention”, she claimed. “It was a show”. She then confessed she had to remove herself from the firing line, insisting she had needed “a moment to myself”.

Last month, Kaz Crossley also weighed in on the text scandal. Shortly after the final, Kaz told her followers: “I just want to say I haven’t seen these messages, and I had no involvement in this situation. So yeah, you lot need to stop asking me. Because boy I have no idea because that was crazy”.

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Sam Baldoni, father of actor and director Justin Baldoni, has made a pointed remark on social media amid the ongoing legal dispute with Blake Lively.

Sam shared a post on Instagram featuring a video of a bulletin board, which displayed a message reading: “In a world full of Blakes and Ryans, be a Justin”. The video featured a series of images of Justin, presented like a show reel, showcasing both his acting roles and playful moments.

The post stirred attention given the timing of the ongoing legal issues. Blake, 37, previously claimed that Justin had “weaponised a digital army” against her as part of a smear campaign. Justin later filed a lawsuit against Lively and Reynolds, alleging defamation and extortion related to the film It Ends With Us. The lawsuit claims that Lively and her team spread false information to damage Justin’s reputation and take control of the film.

More recently, Taylor Swift sparked rumours that she has “distanced” herself from actress BFF Lively after the singer failed to publicly support the It Ends With Us star amid her sexual harassment claims against co-star Justin Baldoni. A source told the Daily Mail that the 35-year-old megastar’s silence could be used by Justin Baldoni’s team to shed doubt on Lively’s claims that she was sexually harassed by the actor on the set of their film, It Ends With Us. Blake, 37, accused Justin, 41, of sexual harassment. He countersued Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds, 48, for £321 million, accusing them of trying to destroy his reputation and career.

Taylor Swift was dragged into the bitter feud after Justin published a string of alleged messages from Blake in which (using a Game of Thrones reference) described her as one of her “dragons”.

In his filing, Justin claims that Blake brought Taylor to a meeting about script changes. He claims that she used her “mega-celebrity friend” to intimidate him, and the “subtext” of Taylor’s presence at the meeting was that he “needed to comply with Blake’s direction for the script”.

The source said: “Taylor is a sexual assault victim and spent more than a year of her life fighting for a case that she knew she would win. She has donated money to sexual assault victims ‘ funds. If Taylor truly supported Blake, would she not want to publicly back her? Some people feel]Taylor] should be offering comfort and using her platform to rally Swifties in support of what is right.

” Instead, Taylor appears to have gone silent and is staying out of the public eye. This will likely play a role in Justin’s defense. If Taylor does not believe Blake, she will be the smoking gun in this case. “Representatives for Taylor Swift and Blake Lively have been approached for comment.

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Drew Barrymore was joined by Meghan Markle for a chat to promote her new Netflix show and brand – but an expert has said that the presenter appeared “envious” of the Duchess.

During the talk show discussion, the former Suits star was full of praise for her husband Prince Harry. She gushed over their tight connection, but her endearing display is said to have left the 50 First Dates star potentially looking jealous of their romance.

Drew, who split from ex-husband Will Kopelman in 2016, listened in as Meghan opened up on their relationship. “Every time I see a photo of you, you’re holding hands, you’re kissing, you are so affectionate”, Drew had said.

A smiling Meghan replied: “Life is full of surprises. I did not expect to meet H and for this to be our love story. I’m very lucky. I am married to the funniest, sweetest, most charming]man]. And he’s an amazing father. I count my blessings because I have him. I have a partner who is so supportive of me”.

She went on to open up on how she keeps the spark alive with the Duke, saying they still act like they are in the early stages of their relationship despite having two kids and tying the knot six years ago.

“I told H that when we started dating”, Megan said. “He goes, ‘ I vow to always date you. ‘ So we have this connection, I think, because we’re so committed to treating each other the same way we did before we had a ring on it, before it was locked down. ]You know that stage] where you’re just courting each other and you can see all the good and joy, that butterfly period. I think that’s what keeps things really alive. It becomes part of your love language”.

A body language expert has now claimed Drew showcased “possible envy” at Meghan’s confession. “Meghan’s eyelid flutters as she looks upward, overwhelmed by the power of her feelings for]Harry], suggesting a young girl in the throes of a crush”, Judi explained to the Mail. “Drew presents complimentary body language here, gazing at Meghan in awe and crossing her arms over her chest in a self-hug of what looks like empathy or possibly envy”.

Judi added: “Drew’s self-hugs and ‘ impressed ‘ shaking of her head begin to wind down as Meghan shares her love. In the end we see Drew’s expression looking more impassive although her eye gaze suggests she’s still lost in Meghan’s narrative”.

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A prisoner in the same jail as P Diddy has revealed their fellow inmates ‘ reactions to the rapper’s incarceration.

Former crypto tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried, who was was found guilty on all seven counts of fraud, embezzlement and criminal conspiracy, is currently serving a 25-year sentence. And he recently is said to have become a cellmate of Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs.

The disgraced rapper is awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering charges in the 4 North unit of Metropolitan Detention Centre (MDC) in Brooklyn, according to US media. He continues to deny the charges. It’s thought that the dorm facility has more lenient rules than the general population confinement and inmates are able to pass the time playing air hockey and are treated to more appetising meals.

During an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, Bankman-Fried was asked if he had spent any time with the Bad Boy Records founder. Carlson asked his interviewee: “Have you made friends there? Are you hanging with Diddy? I think he’s in there with you”.

Bankman-Fried went on to label Combs “kind”. He said: “I’ve made some friends, it’s a weird environment. It’s a combination of a few other high-profile cases and a lot of alleged ex-gangsters”.

Speaking of Combs, he said: “I’ve only seen one piece of him, which is Diddy in prison. He’s been kind to people in the unit, he’s been kind to me. It’s kind of a soul crushing place for the world in general and what we see are just the people that are around us on the inside rather than who we are on the outside”.

When he was asked by Carlson how inmates felt being imprisoned with the famous faces, Bankman-Fried said: “Some of them I think are thinking well this is sort of an opportunity to meet people they wouldn’t otherwise get to meet. It makes sense from their perspective, but boy is that not how I think about prison”.

Last month, it was revealed that Combs ‘ lawyer Anthony Ricco had quit his legal team with a very blunt statement ahead of his trial date in May. Ricco said at the time “under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs”, in a motion for withdraw of counsel filed in New York. The notice added that discussions were had with lead counsel Mark Agnifilo and Ricco before the motion was filed. Ricco said he would be providing no details to support the application.

Brian James, the influential British punk rock guitarist who co-founded The Damned, passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 70. He died with his wife Minna, son Charlie, and daughter-in-law Alicia by his side.

A Facebook statement, announcing the death, read: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one of the true pioneers of music, guitarist, songwriter, and true gentleman, Brian James. Founding member of The Damned, writer of the first ever UK punk single, New Rose, Brian was the principal songwriter of the band’s debut album, Damned Damned Damned, which was released in February 1977.

” Parting ways with the Damned following the release of their second album, the Nick Mason-produced Music for Pleasure, Brian created the short-lived Tanz Der Youth, before he formed The Lords of the New Church with his friend and fellow rocker Stiv Bators. In a wave of excitement, headed by the twin powers of Brian James and Stiv Bators, three successful studio albums followed for The Lord of the New Church, spawning singles such as Open Your Eyes, Dance with Me, and Method to My Madness.

“Always looking for new challenges and keen to work with different musicians, over the years that followed, Brian formed The Dripping Lips and guested on different records, while creating the Brian James Gang and working on his solo albums. Incessantly creative and a musical tour de force, over a career which spanned more than six decades, with his music also gracing film and television soundtracks, in addition to The Damned and The Lords of the New Church, Brian worked with a plethora of punk and rock ‘ n ‘ roll’s finest, from Iggy Pop to Wayne Kramer, Stewart Copeland to Cheetah Chrome.

” Most recently, more than four decades after the release of the epoch-making New Rose, the original members of The Damned reformed for a series of very special and emotional UK shows in 2022. With his wife Minna, son Charlie, and daughter-in-law Alicia by his side, Brian passed peacefully on Thursday 6 th March 2025. “

Born Brian Robertson on February 18, 1955, in Hammersmith, London, James was a pivotal figure in the emergence of punk rock in the UK. As the principal songwriter and guitarist for The Damned, he penned their debut single New Rose, recognised as the first UK punk single. The band’s debut album, Damned Damned Damned, released in February 1977, showcased James’s raw and energetic musical style.

In 2022, more than four decades after New Rose, The Damned’s original lineup reunited for a series of special UK performances. The band performed at the O2 Apollo in Manchester, UK, delivering an electrifying 21-song set featuring tracks from their first two albums.

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Kristina Rihanoff has reportedly split from rugby union player Ben Cohen after meeting on Strictly Come Dancing over 12 years ago.

The couple originally found love on the BBC show in 2013, when Ben – who was married to then-wife Abby Cohen – was paired with the professional dancer.

While on the show, Russian dancer Kristina, 47, and rugby star Ben, 46, were reportedly hit by the Strictly curse, with the couple becoming an item after Ben split from wife Abby. They later welcomed daughter Mila together in 2016.

Speaking about the couple’s split, friends told The Sun: “It’s like the curse in reverse. This will be like karma for Abby, she was so upset when Ben left her. It’s like he has got his comeuppance”.

The couple have opened up about their financial struggles over the past year and have placed their £1.75million home in Northampton up for sale, while Ben has been removed as a director of their joint yoga business.

The friend added: “The past six months have been hell for them and it has torn the love they had apart. For the sake of their family, they have chosen to go forward as separate individuals”.

“Those close to them who know them as a couple had hoped they would be able to work things out but for now it’s over and it looks like there’s no going back”. The Mirror has approached Kristina and Ben’s representatives for comment.

In September, a court heard how the couple were so in debt that they were “fighting not to lose their relationship and their home” as the former Strictly professional appealed a conviction for driving without insurance.

At the time, the court heard how Ben and Kristina’s businesses, which include a yoga studio, suffered as a result of Covid, with Ben saying: “I get up every day and I fight not to lose everything to lose my cars and my house and my relationship. I’m so overdrawn”.

When asked about the impact of his financial struggles on his relationship with Kristina, he added: “We’re still living together. We’re in it financially.

” We’re in business together so the problem is that we opened the business before Covid and we got the worst severities of it and in all honestly this is just another problem for me to deal with.

“I’ve got credit cards that are overdrawn. I’m overdrawn in both accounts. We have got a business debt because of Covid. It’s just another problem”.

During his rugby career, Ben played for Northampton, Brive and Sale Sharks as well as England from 2000 until 2006. He retired from the sport in 2011 and in recent years, appeared on The Jump, The Celebrity Chase and The Real Full Monty.

Kristina rose to fame in 2008 when she joined the cast of Strictly, taking part in eight series during her time on the show. She left in 2015 before entering the Celebrity Big Brother house the following year.

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