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Former rugby player Jacques O’Neill has admitted he “hated himself” and has changed the course of his career after being perceived as the villain in Love Island season 8’s villain.

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Love Island star Jacques O’Neill has turned his life around and begun a new career after leaving the showbiz world behind for something more fulfilling. The former rugby lad was regarded as season 8’s villain after his ‘toxic’ behaviour towards his partner Paige Thorne, causing backlash from fans of the ITV reality dating show.

But Jacques has found himself after hitting ‘rock bottom’ following his stint on Love Island, revealing that he’s discovered his true calling. The former bad boy is now a carer, who has formed a brotherly bond with a young man with disabilities.

He described his new career and credited the young men he works with with “saving” him. The influencer shared information on social media. “Everything only started to change when this boy, Denum, my best friend and little brother, who I love so much,” said the man.

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Jacques, 26, now has access to multiple disabled clients, adding, “I started caring for these lads 4 times a week, and they gave me a reason to show up again.” They made a difference for me.

The actor opened up about his journey, sharing photos with fans in which he admitted to having a drinking problem and growing weight as a result. He declared, “I’m Jacques 26 and I’m resuming my life.” You never saw this section of my story.

Rugby has always been what I’ve known since I was a child. All I ever wanted to do was do it. Other than rugby, I had little else to care about. discipline . difficult to do. Respect . That was my entire masculinity identity.

I felt like I couldn’t take a break as my career just started to take shape, and each one injured me in a way that I didn’t realize at the time. I said “yes” when Love Island called, but for all the wrong reasons: I wasn’t mentally, emotionally, or mature; I was just a lost boy, so angry with the world.

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Jacques went on: “But instead of working on myself, I got caught up in everything what came after the show, what I also wasn’t ready for, on Instagram it looked like I was living the dream, the car, the apartment. The travelling… hanging out with people who I thought I’d never even be in the same room as, working with brands that I wore since a kid it was all a bit crazy.

This wasn’t the real me; in fact, I felt more lost and empty than ever. I actually ended up despising myself that much that I had to drink to get through it week by week.

On another photo, Jacques can be seen drinking and looking worse off than he did on Love Island. Rock bottom continued, “Rock bottom was looking in the mirror without realizing who I was.” How did I become a professional athlete like this.

I embarrassed myself to be someone who couldn’t even take himself seriously anymore. I was aware that I had to change and that I couldn’t continue to live this way.

He continued, “From the moment I started caring for them lads, I rebuilt my body, my mind, and my standards.” I can now never lose myself again. I can endure.

“This is who I am right now. This chapter is for you if you’re also rebuilding yourself.

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English singer Lily Allen has spoken out about how the trauma of ending her marriage to Stranger Things actor David Harbour caused drastic weight loss and gave her insecurities

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Lily Allen has spoken out about why she went under the knife for her post break up ‘revenge boob job’. The singer recently split up with her Stranger Things star husband David Harbour after she reportedly discovered he’d had a three-year affair.

The couple got married in September 2020, but confirmed they had called it a day in February this year, after the revelation that Harbour had been unfaithful. Lily, 40, went on to release her most recent album West End Girl, which sees her sing about the demise of her marriage and gives a scathing insight into her personal struggle following her divorce.

Lily herself admits the lyrics are a mix of fact and fiction, with the English star naming the woman her ex allegedly cheated on her with as Madeline. The album is her first in seven years and was recorded in just 10 days in the wake of her devastating split from the star last December.

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But the toll the end of her marriage took on Lily was so intense that she checked herself into an £8, 000 a week trauma facility, where she sought help for panic attacks after the public breakdown of her relationship. While a breakup can often spur people on to hit the gym or cut their hair, Lily went one step further and decided to go under the knife to boost her confidence post-split.

In an interview with The Observer, she discussed what made her go to such drastic measures. Speaking to the publication about what inspired her, she revealed that drastic weight loss had made her feel self-conscious, especially when she thought about regaining weight when the impact of the split wore off.

Lily said: “And because I’ve always been really small up top, I was worried about becoming really bottom-heavy. And so I felt like…” The paper reports that Lily paused, adding: “This is how I talk to myself”! She continued: “I felt like if I got boobs, it would make me feel better about gaining weight. So that was my reasoning”.

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Meanwhile, the real-life Madeline that Lily sung about in her new album has addressed the situation herself, slamming the singer for ‘profiting off of lies’. Natalie Tippett, who is said to be the costume designer mother that Harbour was unfaithful with, posted on Instagram to give her own account of what went on.

Natalie shared three slides where she explained she felt ‘ extremely violated ‘ by the way she has been portrayed. She wrote: “I was hoping not to speak on this, but I am tired of this false narrative being pushed and circulated. This was such a marginal part of my life, but it’s now turned into a major disruption”.

In the next slide she wrote: “I did not have a three year affair with anyone. I’m unsure why this person wants so badly to pit people against me or create this narrative that we both know is false based on the actual messages that I have saved between us. The same ones that have now been referenced in a song without my consent”.

“I don’t weaponise women against women for the behaviour of men, especially not in an open relationship. I’m wishing her all the success, money, healing and happiness and whatever else she’s seeking through this”.

Natalie went on to explain that she is aware of the ‘ repercussions ‘ that might come with speaking out but spoke about ‘ having to watch someone profit off painful lies’. She added: “I’m a human being not a character someone created”.

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Actor James Ransone passed away at the age of 46. The actor’s most well-known role was Ziggy Sobotka in the television series The Wire, which ran until 2008 and was well-known worldwide.

The actor’s body was discovered in a Los Angeles residence. No foul play was suspected when officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call, according to reports.

James has received numerous tributes, with one fan describing him as “the best adult performance in IT: Chapter 2.” He made the best transition between the child and adult performances out of the rest of the cast, which was impressive. A genuine talent betrayed.

When I learned that he played a key role in the new IT, I was “so excited.” A heaven-made literary match. James was such a talented actor, and he always delivered audiences a character they’d never forget. In Generation Kill, I adored Ziggy, just like I adored his in The Wire. He was definitely going to get the career boost he so desperately needed, I thought,” a second said.

“Very sad” was a third song. “Heartbreaking news,” according to one of the four who added: “46 is so young.” In both Black Phone and It Chapter Two of the Sinister movies, he did a fantastic job. Due to James’ father’s two children, his family received also special tributes.

“I’m giving the family a lot of thought. They lose their father in this manner a few days before Christmas. They will never be the same as them, and the holidays will undoubtedly be difficult, they said.

James remarked on how unhappy he was as a child when he described his childhood. I think that most children go through this difficult time, just like I do most of them. It’s very uncomfortable. I once had a very difficult time with the typical public schools.

“Then, my mother discovered this school.” She said, “Hey, they’re opening this arts school. You are free to depart. You must perform an audition. It would be very simple for me to enroll because I would be the first person to have graduated completely. I said, “Yes. I’ll do everything to avoid these people. It saved me as a child, in my opinion. I was saved by attending arts school.

“I still struggle with acting as a catharsis. I don’t end up playing many likeable characters, so I end up with a lot of unlikable skin. I don’t feel good as a result of that. I experience much more catharsis when I film, paint, or create short films. You are in some control. I believe that the true essence of art is in the creation of something that is beyond words. Good art begins where language ends.

The Samaritans have a free helpline that is available 24/7, accessible at 116 123, for those who are struggling and need to talk. You can also contact Jo at jo@samaritans.org or visit their website to find your neighborhood branch.

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After a two-year romance, US singer Olivia Rodrigo reportedly ended her relationship with well-known British boyfriend Louis Partridge. Although the pair had started dating in 2023, it is said that they had abruptly ended their relationship a few weeks later.

Olivia, 22, and her boyfriend Louis were last seen together at Wimbledon in July, when the pair had previously been dating. The actor, who is also 22 years old, is best known for his roles in Netflix’s Enola Holmes and 2015’s Pan and Paddington 2.

Olivia and Louis’ friends were “shocked” to learn of their breakup, according to a source who was quoted as saying in a press release that the Driving Licence singer made a solo appearance at Lily Allen’s Christmas party yesterday.

They told The Sun, “They’ve decided it’s better to be apart for now because it’s not been their easiest few weeks.”

At Lily Allen’s Christmas party, they claimed Olivia “emotionally” escalated as she became “emotional.” “Her friends have rallied around her,” she says. Right now, it’s very sad.

Olivia’s representative has been contacted by The Mirror for comment.

Joshua Bassett, the actor and singer, had a relationship from 2019 to 2020 and has a star-studded dating history. After their breakup, according to reports, he was rumored to have moved on with Sabrina Carpenter, who is credited with being the inspiration for her hit album Sour.

The following year, it was reported that she was dating DJ Zack Bia and producer Adam Faze. We ended up not furthering our relationship because we hung out, Zack said at the time. You’re aware that there never was drama.

He was frequently spotted at Olivia and Louis’s Guts World Tour after they started dating in 2023, and he also supported her during her headline performance at Glastonbury earlier this year. During Pulp’s surprise performance, the American singer was also spotted on his shoulders.

Olivia was one of the many celebrities who took part in Lily Allen’s holiday bash at Stringfellows over the weekend. The singer stunned in a snug red mini dress with lace suspenders and bow-embossed plush white fur.

Ella Eyre, the daughter of Bono, Jordan Hewson, and Charlie Condou, the star of Corrie, were present at the exclusive bash.

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Some Sleeping Beauty fans who were at the London Palladium were unimpressed by Catherine Tate and Julian Clary’s panto at the end of the festive season production.

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The London Palladium annual panto is being reviewed poorly by angry audience members who are complaining about everything from the all-star cast and the price of tickets to the ‘tired’ script. The infamous annual Christmas theatre show is currently tackling the story of Sleeping Beauty.

Huge actors from both comedy and television are a part of the cast, including Nigel Havers, Julian Clary, and Catherine Tate. Some theatergoers have been left feeling slighted by the performances and lack of laughter because the prices range from £37 to £220 for tickets.

However, after negative reviews went viral, there was a tidal wave of support for the cast and the show. And while some sensitive theatergoers have voiced their disapproval of some of the show’s heinous language, others have pointed out that innuendo is a fundamental component of any panto and have pointed out that a warning for parents is already available on the ticket website.

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Fans praising the show have flooded Instagram and X to support those on stage – with one writing: “It’s brilliant, great cast with wonderful costumes,” and another commenting: “Saw it today. Loved every minute of it.”

One fan wrote, “The headline act is Julian Clary,” rounding off the criticism. People were foolish to expect a child-friendly environment. When we first saw it, it was exactly what we had anticipated. Of all the main actors, Catherine Tate was the least smutty.

The encouraging remarks come after TripAdvisor received a lot of negative feedback about the comedy show. One person wrote, “Julian Clary frequently makes us laugh out loud, but even he appeared to be a shadow of his zany panto self.” Many of the cast members were aware that this year’s film was lacking.

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Reliably funny skits felt worn out, many jokes lacked the old-fashioned genius wit, and the customary, simple flow was just absent. The audience was noticeably more subdued than I’ve ever witnessed, with the exception of Catherine Tate’s well-received “Nan” sketch.

Another person remarked, “Catherine Tate was very dull. It’s unfortunate because it’s been a tradition for us for the past nine years that I’m not sure I’ll bother going back next year. Couldn’t bring myself to clap, as one typed: “While another. A children’s show that is meant for adults. A gloomy, sluggish innuendo tirade.

One person wrote that she felt “very disappointed” after paying “many dollars for seats” over the cost of the tickets. Another swipe was made, “There was no standing ovation at the end, and the audience’s reaction this week was obviously muted.”

Some of the negative comments are hopeful, with one saying, “Went to watch sleeping beauty panto, absolutely brilliant. Excellent service and beautiful setting. Another praises the venue, the staff, the show, and others.

Sleeping Beauty is set to run until Sunday 11 January. The Mirror has contacted representatives of the Palladium Theatre and members of the cast for comment.

Kelly Osbourne, the Black Sabbath legend, passed away in July at the age of 76, has spoken about her family’s plans for their first Christmas without their father, Ozzy.

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Kelly Osbourne says Christmas will “never be the same” for her again, following the death of her “magical” father Ozzy. The 41-year-old – whose son Sidney was expected to be a mascot at Aston Villa ’s Premier League game today – admitted that the family including mum Sharon are planning to honour the rock star on December 25.

She joked how the day always held good memories not least as Ozzy “tried to ruin Xmas every year because he was Scrooge”. Ozzy died just on July 22, aged 76, only a short time after a homecoming charity concert with his band Black Sabbath at Villa Park, a stone’s throw from his childhood home in Aston, Birmingham.

The rock star had been living with Parkinson’s as well as numerous health issues dating back to a life-threatening quad bike accident in 2003 in which he broke his neck. Speaking at the launch of Juliet Sear’s new signature bakeware collection at Fortnum & Mason in London, about facing the family’s first Christmas without Ozzy, Kelly said: ‘Christmas will never be the same….I will never be the same. The person I was before he died does not exist anymore. It changes you. He (Ozzy) was magical. There is no one like him.’

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Kelly will spend the day with her mother in England, where her older brother Louis and his family are also cousins, but not sister Aimee or younger brother Jack, who are both in LA. The TV personality revealed that she will hand over her brother Louis, who is currently cooking, with her chef’s apron and spoon.

According to Kelly, “He’s the head chef because he’s the best at cooking.” I’m not saying where, but we’re having a big turkey right now, and then the following day, we’re going to a fancy restaurant somewhere! Where there are flowers and celebrations continue.

She reveals that Ozzy’s culinary abilities were passed down to Louis, his eldest child: “I believe it came from my dad because my dad used to cook constantly.

“Shepherd’s Pie” also chips . The best chips you’ve ever had in a lifetime.

“But Louis is a fantastic cook and I’m like through all of this, me and him, he’s been my pillar and he’s just the best human in the world. I have the best brothers in the world.”

Kelly claimed that her father was unable to cook on Christmas Day because he was in the kitchen. She laughs, “Well, there was a reason my dad used to keep the drugs in the oven because no one would ever look at him.” “He used to keep his belongings in the oven.”

Kelly said he would dress up as Santa Claus, but things didn’t always go according to plan, recalling happy Christmas memories of Ozzy.

“We used to set booby traps because we weren’t sure (it was Santa). We put fishing wire across the room and one time we heard my dad come clattering down and we almost did not get our presents that year, put it that way. We got in so much trouble!”

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The family will gather around the table to share their favorite stories and memories of Ozzy on Christmas Day. An emotional Kelly cried, “I never want my son to forget his Pappa.” Because I don’t think he’s truly gone, I don’t know how special he was or is.

My son was so excited when Santa arrived at the house yesterday. He couldn’t believe it, and he joined him in dancing and singing, which is one of the most extraordinary things to happen in history, and it made everyone so happy.

On what would have been Ozzy’s 77th birthday, Ozzy was posthumously presented with the Birmingham Lord Mayor’s Award. It was both collected for him by Kelly and Sharon.

Sharon “takes things,” Kelly says, “one day at a time.” She is doing incredibly well. She is, in fact, a real “she.”

But now that Ozzy has been laid to rest, Sharon will never leave the United Kingdom. Because I can’t leave my dad, I stay where my mother is. Right now, my son attends school here.

“Home will always be Britain. This is where we are from. I go between here and my farm in Iowa in the Midwest. Never thought I’d become a Midwestern girl. I’m going back just after Christmas for New Year. I miss my cows and my chickens and my ducks. That will be healing for me.”