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Frankie Bridge fought back her emotions as she discussed the struggles she faces when trying to get her youngest child to go to school

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Frankie Bridge was emotional as she described her son’s life-changing diagnosis. The singer explained how youngest son Carter’s discovery led him to have an “hour long tearful meltdown”.

She also explained the 11-year-old then refused to go to school. Frankie and former footballer Wayne Bridge share two kids together, Parker, 12, and Carter, 11.

Taking to YouTube to share the struggles, Frankie looked worn down. She revealed she often feels “helpless” in her efforts to look after Carter. She said her feeling comes especially when he refuses to go to class, as the youngster repeatedly asks if he can be home schooled instead.

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She told the camera: “Carter had a bit of a meltdown yesterday, about going to school, he cried I’d say at least an hour, which is becoming a new thing, he’s been crying about going back into school quite a lot.

” Just finding it really hard, saying things like “even food tech there’s loads of writing and science and stuff” and it just really breaks my heart. I find it really difficult to keep sending him in every day.

“And I know he’s fine when he gets there, he’s doing so much better but I feel really helpless, and I don’t know what else I can do for him really. I know he wants me to say he can be home-schooled, I don’t think that would work for us, and I think it’s really important for him to socialise. I just don’t think it’s realistic for us as a family, I just don’t know what else I can do for him”.

The Loose Women panelist went on: “I don’t want him to hate the next eight years of his education. I don’t want to have to force him in everyday and just know he’s gonna struggle all day.“I just feel helpless basically. I need to look in to it, I need to talk to the school.”

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She later revealed how her conversations with his teachers went. In a follow-up video, Frankie said she told them he needed more help with put in place to combat the issues he faces with dyslexia.

” It’s been a bit of a battle to get him into school, “she confessed”. They just couldn’t be nicer, at the last school it was a complete battle to get them to do anything. But at this school they’re like ‘ right let’s do this’. “

Last year, Frankie admitted her kids online life is a world from what she knew growing up. She said: “”As a parent, it’s a bit overwhelming trying to balance all the things I’m worried about.

” Like gaming, social media, all that stuff I don’t really get. While also remembering that so much of what we do is online now. “

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Rob Reiner’s children Romy and Jake have spoken for the first time following the death of their parents Robert and Michele Reiner. Their brother Nick has since been charged with two counts of first degree murder.

Nick appeared in court today, where he uttered three words. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and was expected to enter a plea at his arraignment. However, he waived his right to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.

Following the court appearance, Romy and Jake – Rob and Michele’s other children – have issued a statement following the death of their parents, saying they are in “unimaginable pain” as they spoke of the “horrific and devastating loss” of their parents.

In a joint statement, they said: “Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day. The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience. They weren’t just our parents, they were our best friends.

” We are grateful for the outpouring of condolences, kindness, and support we have received not only from family and friends but people from all walks of life. We now ask for respect and privacy, for speculation to be tempered with compassion and humanity, and for our parents to be remembered for the incredible lives they lived and the love they gave. “

Romy is believed to be the person who found her father dead. She had allegedly received a call from the couple’s masseuse, who could not get in touch with them. When she arrived at the house, she found her father dead.

It’s claimed that Romy wasn’t aware that her mum, Michele, was also in the property and that it was a paramedic who told Romy that her mother had also died too.

Their sad deaths were confirmed in a statement by a spokesperson for the family. They said at the time:” It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner.

“We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time”.

LA Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell said in a press conference: “Upon entering the residence, they discovered the bodies of Mr. And Mrs. Reiner. Detectives from our robbery homicide division homicide special section immediately initiated a comprehensive investigation. This case is heartbreaking and deeply personal, not only for the Reiner family and their loved ones, but for our entire city. We extend our deepest condolences to all of those who are affected by this tragedy”.

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Penny Lancaster is looking forward to another Christmas with Rod Stewart but admits her boys have taken his bad habits when it comes to trying to annoy her

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Penny Lancaster has opened up on the festive feuds she has with hubby Rod Stewart. The duo are getting ready to ring in the Christmas once again and the model revealed how they plan to celebrate.

But she admits one part of the festivities almost had the pair at loggerheads. Speaking to Jenni Falconer on her Routes podcast Christmas special, Penny, 54, revealed the ongoing Christmas tree decorating battles with husband Rod.

She explained the crooner likes to place dustpans and brushes among the baubles to wind her up. Speaking of their tree she said: “We kind of go through different colours for different years”.

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But she said that “annoyingly the boys know mummy likes it done a certain way”. And she explained how they have picked up Rod’s naughty tricks. “Like putting a dustpan and brush on the tree and then stepping back to see how mummy reacts”.

Jenni sounded flabbergasted at her confession, before Penny continued: “Of course, I don’t bite anymore”.

And the model and TV personality also shared why having a chef on Christmas Day means she can actually enjoy the festivities for once. She said: “We help in the build up and the preparation.

” Rod’s very good at laying the table. We always have to have the Christmas crackers out. And the boys are good at going in and out of the kitchen and bringing in more servings, when you want, like, spuds, or a top up and things like that.

“But we do have a chef that comes in”. Jenni gasped and called it the “dream”. “Then I get to enjoy”, Penny went on. “Because I’ve done all the prep to make everything perfect and I get to enjoy Christmas day… and not missing out”.

Opening up on their family traditions at this time of year, Penny revealed the clan always go to a local farm. She said they go round and pick a couple of new items for the tree each year.

Speaking to Hello, Penny also said the family’s fun will also be filled with children from across the pond as the star puts on her “Grandma” hat. She said: “I’m very, very excited because Grandma is coming into play here.

” We have two of Rod’s older children from America coming over to spend the whole Christmas with us, with their little ones. So we’ve got two two-year-olds and a nine-month-old, and I cannot wait. “

She went on: “I’ve booked a lot of Christmas experiences local to where we live in Essex, there’s a steam train ride, and there’s a lit-up garden area with Father Christmas and all of that kind of thing. I’ve dressed the bedrooms all up with candy canes… I can’t wait.

“I love to go to the Christmas carols on Christmas Eve and even join in on pulling some of the bells on the way in and singing ‘ Silent Night ‘ with all the lights off and just the candles”.

Simon Cowell has hit back at previous X Factor contestants who have complained about him, and insisted that they all knew what they were signing up for at the time

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Simon Cowell has hit out at the former X Factor contestants who have complained about him. The music mogul, 66, headed up the ITV juggernaut that launched the careers of stars like One Direction, Leona Lewis and Olly Murs, but has come under fire in recent times from those who he helped put on the map.

Jade Thirlwall, who on The X Factor in 2011 as part of Little Mix, famously claimed in her solo song Angel Of My Dreams that she had “sold [her] soul to a psycho,” and this was widely interpreted as a dig at Simon, who offered the winners a recording contract through his Syco record label. Katie Waissel, who appeared on Celebrity Big Brother after placing seventh place in 2010, has been vocal about her time on the show, and a host of former contestants spoke of the “tears, trauma and anxiety” they had endured more than a decade on from taking part.

But Simon hit back at those claims as he said: “It’s the music business so my job is to make money for you and me and that was the deal. If I saw an opportunity, you jump on it”.

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The Britain’s Got Talent judge also claimed that anyone who launched a successful career off the back of The X Factor benefited massively in a financial sense and insisted they all knew what they were letting themselves in for by applying to be on the programme in the first place.

During a chat on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, he told Richard Osman and Marina Hyde: “The vast majority of people have made a lot of money and got what they wanted which was fame, so certain people, they’ve just got it in for me.

” There’s nothing I can do about it, they signed up to what they knew the show was about, and if you don’t like that, then I suggest you become an accountant or a gardener or something where no one knows who you are and you won’t have that problem. “

When Jade came out with her song featuring the cryptic lyric, representatives for Simon were quick to defend the music manager. A representative for Syco told the Mirror at the time: “The entire team who worked incredibly hard behind the scenes with Little Mix to help make the group a success would continue to wish them all solo success.”

Jade also responded to the rumours and said that it explained her “journey” in the music industry. She told Beat Juice: “It’s not specifically about that. But I wanted the song to be my journey, from entering the music business to now, and what that felt like. That’s why the song feels so chaotic. The opening is like the music to that montage bit on The X Factor after you’ve won and you’re just catapulted into the industry.”

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Meanwhile, Jade’s single It Girl also caused fans to speculate on the meaning behind the lyrics. Throughout the song, Jade sings about working in showbiz and in the final line she sings, “It’s a no from me” – leading some to question whether it’s a reference to her time on The X Factor after she auditioned for the show on three occasions.

Taking to social media to comment on the reference, one queried:” The ‘ It’s a no from me ‘ reference in the end is a masterpiece! “Another added:” omg is that Simon Cowell shade. “

In a recent appearance on The Louis Theroux Podcast earlier this year, singer was questioned about the lyrics. “Syco happens to be the name of Simon Cowell ’s company,” Louis said.

” Coincidentally, yes, “Jade added in response”. Is that what we’re gonna say about that?, “Louis asked”. Mmm, “Jade said, adding:” I mean, it’s written on the tin, isn’t it, really? “