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Katie Price has left fans concerned again after she was pictured on Monday night looking noticeably thinner, and needing support to get into a friend’s glitzy bash

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Katie Price needed some help from a friend as she looked unsteady on her feet while heading to an event last night. The star looked frail as she arrived for Yasmin Oukhellou’s launch night in Hertfordshire on Monday evening.

Her tiny figure was wrapped in see-through leggings, but it wasn’t what she was wearing that stole the focus. Looking unstable at the shop, the 47-year-old with Big Brother star Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace on hand to offer her pal some support.

She stuck around for the afterparty, where Katie was held up by two women as she stumbled as she entered the venue. It may have been chilly and of course nighttime, but that didn’t stop her glamming up with a funky pair of sunglasses.

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In photos obtained by The Sun, Katie’s tiny frame is kept warm by a oversized biker jacket. This is not the first time Katie has sparked concerns over her dramatic weight loss. In November, she revealed she had medical tests because of it . Katie, who has previously denied using weight loss medication, said she doesn’t know why she has lost so much.

The star said she needed to get stitches removed after cutting herself with a knife while cooking.Speaking on Snapchat, Katie had told her fans: “I’ve been up early at the doctors so she could do some bloods and because my veins are so s*** they had three attempts.

“They could only fill two tubes up, so I’ve got to go back in two weeks. And I’ve got to have my stitches out then because they looked at my little stab wound that I did. The reason I’m going to the doctors is because I keep losing weight and I don’t know why. So that’s that.”

The former I’m A Celebrity star, who has battled body image issues for a long time, recently opened up about her fears that her health concerns may be linked to a past cancer scare.

Katie was diagnosed with a rare form of soft tissue cancer in her finger, known as leiomyosarcoma, while pregnant with her oldest son, Harvey. “The same finger – this is about three weeks ago – I thought, have I knocked it? Because it hurts when I push it, but there’s no lump,” she said on her podcast, The Katie Price Show. “I hope it’s not that again.”

A source close to the star told OK! magazine in October that Katie is “terrified” about her health. “She’s fretting that this new lump is another cancer. She has been desperate to have another baby and it’s worrying knowing that her health isn’t where it needs to be,” they said.

Music mogul, Simon Cowell, has a new boy band after launching his search on Netflix, but now the starry-eyed group faces legal action over their name: December 10

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Simon Cowell’s new boy band is facing a bitter legal battle over its name. The Britain’s Got Talent boss, 64, launched his search for the next big boy band in his Netflix documentary, The Next Act, last week.

After months of auditions, Simon chose the seven singers he hopes will make him a huge success again after X-Factor icons, One Direction, achieved stratospheric fame. However, after choosing his new group’s name, December 10 – which was the date the Netflix show launched – he found out there is another group called December Tenth – and they’re not happy.

The Scottish heavy metal rockers from Glasgow – who picked their name from the date their pen pal was executed on death row – have urged Simon’s legal team to get in touch.

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In a post on social media the lead singer of the band said: “It came to light over the last few days that Simon Cowell, Netflix and Universal Music, are involved in a new boy band that share, to some extent, our name December Tenth.

“Now if anyone in Simon’s team, Universal or Netflix, would like to get in touch with ourselves and our legal team they can do so.

“I would like to point out, the hundreds of new followers we have over the last few days are most welcome, but I’m not entirely sure they are all genuine.”

The band, who formed in 2020, have also been flooded with messages online from fans, who mistakenly thought they were Simon’s new stars.

December Tenth added: “Our social media accounts have blown up and we had no idea why. It turns out that Simon Cowell has released a new Netflix show, called ‘December 10’. We are now being inundated with well wishes from fans of the show thinking we are that band.”

It’s not the first time Simon has had to change the name of one of his acts. In 2011 X Factor stars Little Mix were forced to change their girl band name from Rhythmix after a disabled children’s charity in Brighton with the same name threatened the programme with legal action.

Simon’s new band, which consists of Nicolas Alves, 16, Cruz Lee-Ojo, 19, Hendrik Christoffersen, 19, John Fadare, 17, Josh Oliver, 17, Danny Bretherton, 16, and Seán Hayden, 19 – released their new music earlier this week.

Ending the series The Next Act when they were chosen, Simon told the singers: “When this show airs your whole life changes. I am really, really proud of you individually.

“I am seeing you about to do what you always dreamt of doing. Probably the most important advice is, whoever becomes your very very first fan is the most important person in the world.”

* The Mirror has contacted Simon’s rep for comment on this story.

Amy Dowden recently ended her time on Strictly Come Dancing this series after revealing she was undergoing a second mastectomy

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Amy Dowden has revealed her future on Strictly Come Dancing following a second mastectomy. The professional dancer pulled out of this year’s series to undergo a procedure. She revealed in May 2023 that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and in February 2024, she was told there were “no signs of the disease” but she continued to undergo medical treatments.

Amy revealed that she was undergoing a second mastectomy – but insisted that the procedure had not been prompted by a new cancer diagnosis. Speaking on The One Show recently, she said: “Three weeks ago yesterday, I had another mastectomy. The first week to 10 days, a bit rough, but every day feeling better and stronger.

“I’m just itching now to go back on the dance floor when I’m fully recovered. Obviously, I’m not gonna rush it, but doing really well.” Amy was on the show this year with Apprentice star Tom Skinner, but he crashed out in the first week.

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Now Amy has revealed she will make a shock return to the ballroom in time for the BBC live final, which airs this weekend. She shared a video of her heading to rehearsals, as she revealed her comeback plans.

“I’m definitely smiling today. After advice from my consultant yesterday, I can be a part of the routine dance this week. As you know, I’ve missed it so so much. Obviously, I can’t be lifted and I can’t be lifting,” she revealed.

“I have to take everything so gradually and at a pace, because it has been six weeks now since my surgery. Obviously I am only going with my doctor’s advice and it is different for every single patient. But I am super, super happy and I don’t care how small my part will be. I’m just so pleased to be back on the dance floor in some way or form.”

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She added: “The grand final is always such a special week and it’s so good to be a part of. Everyone comes back, and there’s a huge buzz and a lot of energy. So yeah, I really didn’t want to miss out.”

Explaining her decision to have a mastectomy, Amy said she was expecting a “straightforward recovery”.

She shared with fans: “However following a recent appointment with my incredible medical team, we’ve decided that I’ll be having another mastectomy this week. They’re confident that, all going well, I can expect a straightforward recovery.

“Once I have healed I look forward to rejoining my strictly family. Of course I’m going to miss not being there so much but I will be watching from home and look forward to cheering everyone on.”

Stone Roses legend Mani’s cause of death has been revealed weeks after his shock death last month.

Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield died peacefully in his sleep of “respiratory issues” following a long-standing battle with the lung condition emphysema.

An ambulance was called and paramedics attended the family home in Stockport, on the morning of Thursday, November 20, but the Manchester hero could not be revived. The much-loved musician was not taken to hospital with his death being declared at the scene.

Mani’s family told the Manchester Evening News that the dad had died peacefully in his sleep.

His death came as a huge shock to fans, with the star announcing a 60 date tour of the UK, spanning September 2026 to June 2027, in which he promised to look back on pivotal career moments such as the Stone Roses’ 1990 gig at Spike Island and their comeback tour in 2012.

His funeral is set to take place later this month, with brother Greg Mountfield confirming there will be a service at Manchester Cathedral at 11am on December 22nd followed by a private committal.

Greg shared to Facebook: “ON MONDAY DECEMBER 22ND A SERVICE FOR MANI WILL BE HELD IN MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL VICTORIA STREET, MANCHESTER M3 1SX AT 11:30 AM. FOLLOWED BY A PRIVATE COMMIITTAL SERVICE. ALL ENQUIRES TO ANGELA GAMBLE FUNERAL SERVICE TELEPHONE 0161 6813919. (sic)”

Greg first broke the news of his death to fans on social media, writing: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother.”

Roses bandmate Ian Brown posted on X: “Rest in peace Mani.” Tim Burgess of the Charlatans called him “one of the absolute best in every way – such a beautiful friend”. Liam Gallagher wrote on X: “In total shock and absolutely devastated on hearing the news about Mani my hero.”

The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham described him as a ‘magnificent musician and Mancunian’.

Mani’s death came almost two years to the day he lost wife Imelda, who passed away, aged 50, on November 18, 2023. She had been diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in November 2020.

The couple have twin sons, 13-year-olds Gene and George.

Mani shot to fame with The Stone Roses, but they went their separate ways in 1996, and he went on to join Primal Scream. In 2011, he announced he had left the band to reunite with The Stone Roses for a huge stadium tour.

Towards the end of his own life, Mani honoured the passing of another Manchester great – his “mate” boxer Ricky Hatton, who died in September at the age of just 46, after struggling with well-documented mental health issues. After his death, Ricky’s family established The Ricky Hatton Foundation, with the aim of raising funds and awareness while providing access to mental health services, community programmes, and educational campaigns across the sports sector.

Mani was one of the stars who stepped up and donated to a JustGiving page for the new foundation, which has raised more than £15,000 at the time of writing. Giving £500, Mani said: “Happy to be behind this project and happy to do anything I’m asked to do for it, anytime. I will miss my mate Ricky terribly, and I’ll carry his memory in my heart forever. He was a good friend.”

Sarah Ferguson’s mother Susan Barrantes did not hold back on sharing her thoughts on what exactly her ex son in law, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, ‘lacks’

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It’s been a humiliating year for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the Royal formerly known as Prince Andrew. But now matters have taken another turn, with comments made by his ex mother in law shedding light on what he ‘lacks’. On July 23, 1986, thousands took to the streets outside Buckingham Palace to see the newly married Duke and Duchess of York step out onto that famous balcony.

Initially, it seemed a fitting match. Sarah Ferguson, affectionately known as ‘Fergie’ to Royal watchers was regarded as a vivacious red head full of fun. Andrew, often cited as the favourite son of the late Queen Elizabeth II, was also seen as fond of a good time, nicknamed ‘Randy Andy’ in the press on account of his colourful love life. However, almost forty years after Andrew and Sarah exchanged vows at Westminister Abbey, their marriage and reputations lie in tatters, as do the royal titles so solemnly bestowed upon them on that hopeful summer’s day. So where did it all go so catastrophically wrong?

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In his recently published book, ‘Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York’, which hit shelves back in August, author Andrew Lownie draws from accounts of those who know the Yorks personally, including the words of Fergie’s late mother, Susan Barrantes.

Susan, who sadly died in a car crash in September 1998 at the age of 61, didn’t hold back on her thoughts on her ex son in law during a candid interview with Italian magazine Gente. Speaking plainly, Susan, who courted scandal herself after eloping with an Argentinian polo player remarked that if only Andrew had “character”, he and Sarah perhaps “wouldn’t have broken up”.

Debutante turned documentary maker Susan reflected: “He’s a good-looking boy and has a heart of gold to the point where he would be without any money himself to help someone, but he just hasn’t got any character… absolutely none. If only he had character, perhaps his marriage wouldn’t have broken up.”

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Andrew and Sarah, who share daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, separated in 1992 and divorced in 1996. They have remained on unusually close terms in the decades since, even living together at Royal Lodge on Windsor Great Park.

However, the apparent post-marital bliss they once enjoyed has this year exploded. In light of ongoing controversies surrounding the pair, they have now relinquished their titles and honours, and are being kicked out of the 30-room Royal Lodge, where they’ve lived since 2004. This comes amid fierce public criticism over Andrew’s friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, which has long cast a shadow over palace life. Andrew, 65, has repeatedly denied accusations that he had sex with Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre when she was 17 years old, and has always strenuously denied any wrongdoing.

Sarah too has come under fire in recent months after emails between herself and Epstein came to light in which she referred to the sex offender as her “supreme friend” – after previously saying she’d cut links.

In a March 2011 interview with the Evening Standard, Sarah, 66, claimed she had distanced herself from Epstein, who died in 2019, and apologised for accepting £15,000 from him. The grandmother told the publication: “I abhor paedophilia and any sexual abuse of children and know that this was a gigantic error of judgment on my behalf. I am just so contrite, I cannot say. Whenever I can, I will repay the money and have nothing ever to do with Jeffrey Epstein ever again.”

However in an email dated April 26 2011, which was published by The Sun back in September, Sarah took a notably different tone. Sarah told Epstein: “I know you feel hellaciously let down by me. And I must humbly apologise to you and your heart for that. You have always been a steadfast, generous and supreme friend to me and my family.”

She continued: “I am apologising to you today for not replying to your email or reaching out to you. I was bedridden with fear. I was paralysed. I was advised in no uncertain terms, to have nothing to do with you and to not speak or email you. And if I did – I would cause more problems to you, the Duke and myself. I was broken and lost. So please understand. I didn’t want to hurt Andrew one more time. I was in over-riding fear. I am sorry.”

In response to this correspondence coming to light, Sarah’s spokesperson issued a statement explaining the email had been sent “in the context of advice the duchess was given to try to assuage Epstein and his threats”.

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Loose Women panellist Coleen Nolan admitted she feared the worst when her then-fiancé made the comment, before the couple ultimately decided to put themselves first

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Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has revealed why her wedding plans took a last-minute U-turn when she married Shane Richie. The presenter tied the knot with the EastEnders actor back in 1990, before the pair called it quits nine years later.

Speaking on the latest episode of Loose Women’s Just Between Us podcast, Coleen and fellow panellist Jane Moore offered advice to listeners facing wedding dilemmas.

Having been married twice before, Coleen warned couples to be prepared to “upset” loved ones when making decisions about their big day, but urged them to stand their ground.

Reflecting on her first wedding, the 60-year-old explained that she and Shane ultimately decided to elope after becoming overwhelmed by other people’s opinions.

After sharing her thoughts on a listener’s bridesmaids dilemma, Coleen said: “Did I have bridesmaids? No – not with Shane, because we eloped. We didn’t tell anyone.

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“And the reason we eloped was because we had a big wedding planned, I had my dress and everything, everything was organised and it was huge, but the only people who weren’t asked about any of it were me and Shane.

“My parents took over and his side of the family took over.”

Recalling the moment that proved to be the final straw for the couple, she continued: “My mum said to me one day, ‘You can’t have this person there because auntie Mary – who used to bounce you on her lap when you were 18 months – has to come because she’s a relative’.

“But the girl who was my best friend growing up could only come to the evening? I was like, ‘What the hell?'”

After growing frustrated, Shane suggested a different approach. “I remember he said, ‘I can’t do this’ and of course I thought he meant the whole thing, ‘I don’t want to get married’,” she recalled.

“And he was like, ‘No, I want to get married, I just don’t want to do it like this’.”

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The couple then secretly went ahead with their plan to elope by telling family they were heading to Florida on holiday.

“[We] came back and told them,” she added. “And then we had a blessing about three years later.”

Coleen and Shane share two sons together, Shane Nolan and Jake Roche, while the Loose Women star also has a daughter, named Ciara, with her second husband Ray Fensome.

The former couple married in 2007 but split a decade later, with Coleen admitting she had “[fought] with every fibre of her being” to make the marriage work.

Coleen recently confirmed she is single, following her split from supermarket logistics worker Michael, who she met on Tinder in 2021.

Announcing the news in December last year, she told OK! Magazine: “We’ve decided that we would rather just stay friends, take it as a friendship. And, you know, it’s nothing to do with anyone else, it’s nobody’s fault.