Archive May 3, 2025

One expert wants to know why The Chase’s Mark Labbett is on Celebs Go Dating and as the new celebs begin filming in Ibiza, he wants to know why he’s there.

The Chase star Mark Labbett has joined the cast of Celebs Go Dating and expert Dr Tara is curious as to why he wanted to join the show.

Last week, E4 announced the star-studded cast were heading to Ibiza to kick off the show in an exciting twist. Joining Mark in the line-up will be Atomic Kitten legend Kerry Katona, Too Hot To Handle’s Louis Russell, Love Island All Stars’ Olivia Hawkins, and S Club 7 star Jon Lee.

After a difficult five years in relationships, Mark made his first appearance on the show. Mark and Katie, both of whom had been married, split up in 2020. The ITV star split from his girlfriend Hayley Palmer last year, sparking yet another well-known divorce.

Speaking exclusively to the Mirror about Mark’s situation, resident sexpert Dr Tara Suwinyattichaiporn said: “It’s difficult to be at that age, newly single and out of practice with dating for a long time.

We’ll learn much more about his true intentions once we begin working with him more. since I have no idea why he’s here! Dr. Tara exclaimed.

He is a very well-established member of society. He may be introduced to any woman who qualifies. Why do you work for the agency, then? She said, “I would love to research that a lot.”

In 2020, Mark discovered that his wife Katie had been having an affair and was secretly seeing design engineer Scott Bate. Speaking to the Mail at the time, The Beast revealed: “When Katie first came clean to me about her boyfriend, I’d had an inkling.”

The couple, who live together and have a son, reportedly tried to keep their marriage private, but the TV star decided to step in and let Katie’s relationship with Scott flourish.

In 2023, Mark went public with his new girlfriend, TV presenter Hayley Palmer. However, the ITV quizmaster ended the relationship, just after they had celebrated their one-year anniversary.

When Mark and The Sun spoke about their unexpected split, Mark cited his age as the cause and admitted, “I got old. It’s me. He continued, “She’s [Hayley’s] a lovely lady, and I was very lucky to date her for a year, and I’ve got old, as I’ve already said. I’m not arguing that there won’t be another one since Hayley, for there hasn’t been one since then. But I’m not looking, by all means.

Steps star Clare Richards has been making money selling her vintage outfits to fans online, offering everything from custom-made sets to platform heels.

Steps singer Clare Richards has been turning her hand to a new way of making money. The former pop star achieved incredible success with Steps after joining the band in 2007 racking up 14 consecutive UK top 5 singles including two number ones, two No1 albums and selling over 22 million records worldwide.

During her time in the band Clare gained popularity for her style and looks as well as her singing ability. Steps split in 2001 but reformed in 2021 and their most recent album Platinum Collection reached number 1 in the UK in 2022. While she has also embarked on a solo career and competed on The Masked Singer, Clare is now raking it in away from the limelight.

The singer has been selling her old outfits on Vinted – including music video costumes and stage outfits and has been making a healthy sum doing it. Selling under the username princessclarabella her biography on the site says: “I am 47 years old mother of two and I sing for my supper. I love clothes but never seem to throw any of them away when I should. So, it’s time to make space x.”

Clare has 588 reviews for the products she has criticized on the platform and has almost 5,000 followers on the site. She is said to have already sold her old clothing for more than £10 000 according to an estimate from The Sun.

Clare currently has 79 live items, including a custom-made House of CB top and skirt from Charlotte Olympia that she only ever “on set” wore in the music video for Heartbreak in this City and a pair of pink platform heels from Charlotte Olympia.

She is also selling kitchenware, toys and teddies on the site. She raved about joining Vinted in 2023 on Facebook posting: “I’ve got myself on VINTED!! It’s AMAZING! I’m OBSESSED Lots of lovely pieces added today. Women’s and kids.”

Claire has previously claimed that her body image was significantly affected by her work in the music industry. Vicky Pattinson claimed in an interview that she was told she needed to lose weight in order to be chosen for the steps after auditioning to play in the band in 1997.

She remarked, “It set me on a course where I’ve been avoiding eating for four and a half years.” I still don’t feel confident [in any way]. I believe I’m far more competent now than I was. But I don’t think I will ever completely get rid of it because it has been a huge part of my life for a long time…

And I believe my anorexic state was it. You know, I kind of let go of what I was eating, but I eventually did it over. Claire has always acknowledged that she has struggled with weight and has always come clean about how she has changed from being “dangerously thin” to 16 stone.

Steps star Clare Richards has been making money selling her vintage outfits to fans online, offering everything from custom-made sets to platform heels.

Steps singer Clare Richards has been turning her hand to a new way of making money. The former pop star achieved incredible success with Steps after joining the band in 2007 racking up 14 consecutive UK top 5 singles including two number ones, two No1 albums and selling over 22 million records worldwide.

During her time in the band Clare gained popularity for her style and looks as well as her singing ability. Steps split in 2001 but reformed in 2021 and their most recent album Platinum Collection reached number 1 in the UK in 2022. While she has also embarked on a solo career and competed on The Masked Singer, Clare is now raking it in away from the limelight.

The singer has been selling her old outfits on Vinted – including music video costumes and stage outfits and has been making a healthy sum doing it. Selling under the username princessclarabella her biography on the site says: “I am 47 years old mother of two and I sing for my supper. I love clothes but never seem to throw any of them away when I should. So, it’s time to make space x.”

Clare has 588 reviews for the products she has criticized on the platform and has almost 5,000 followers on the site. She is said to have already sold her old clothing for more than £10 000 according to an estimate from The Sun.

Clare currently has 79 live items, including a custom-made House of CB top and skirt from Charlotte Olympia that she only ever “on set” wore in the music video for Heartbreak in this City and a pair of pink platform heels from Charlotte Olympia.

She is also selling kitchenware, toys and teddies on the site. She raved about joining Vinted in 2023 on Facebook posting: “I’ve got myself on VINTED!! It’s AMAZING! I’m OBSESSED Lots of lovely pieces added today. Women’s and kids.”

Claire has previously claimed that her body image was significantly affected by her work in the music industry. Vicky Pattinson claimed in an interview that she was told she needed to lose weight in order to be chosen for the steps after auditioning to play in the band in 1997.

She remarked, “It set me on a course where I’ve been avoiding eating for four and a half years.” I still don’t feel confident [in any way]. I believe I’m far more competent now than I was. But I don’t think I will ever completely get rid of it because it has been a huge part of my life for a long time…

And I believe my anorexic state was it. You know, I kind of let go of what I was eating, but I eventually did it over. Claire has always acknowledged that she has struggled with weight and has always come clean about how she has changed from being “dangerously thin” to 16 stone.

At a BRIT Awards afterparty in March, Maura Higgins is alleged to have drunkenly kissed married McFly star Danny Jones, whom she met on the most recent I’m A Celeb episode.

Maura Higgins has posted snaps of her ‘wholesome picnic date’ as she tries to distance herself from THAT Danny Jones kiss. The 34-year-old former Love Island star posted a video of herself wearing a demure white floral summer dress alongside a female pal in a matching outfit.

As the captions on the video read, “The most beautiful things in life are not just things, are not just things,” the pair popped open a bottle of red wine and frolicked on the grass at celeb hangout Soho Farmhouse. They are places, memories, and images, as well as people and places. They are moments of joy, laughter, and feelings.

Her celeb pals were quick to comment on the post, with Tasha Ghouri writing: “So cuteeee.” Fans also commented with one posting: “The cutest duo.” Another wrote: “Awww this is so sweet. You both look so gorgeous.” A third wrote: “Awwwww golden girls.” A fourth said: “Gorgeous girls and those dresses are a dream.” While a fifth added: “This is what true friends do – laugh together & make memories.”

It comes weeks after I’m A Celebrity star Maura was caught locking lips with married McFly singer Danny at a late night BRIT Awards afterparty. Danny and Maura, who met on the latest series of I’m A Celeb – which 39-year-old Danny won – were seen looking close at a glitzy party at 180 The Strand before heading onto the five-star Nobu Hotel in London for more drinks on March 1.

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Danny was seen giving Maura a peck before moving in to kiss her on the lips in front of onlookers. An insider said that they “seemed to be having a great time,” adding: “They looked like they had a brief drunken kiss.” Danny has since issued a grovelling apology to his wife Georgia Horsley, who is also mum to their seven-year-old son Cooper.

The McFly singer said in a statement, “I apologize for taking some time to post this, but I’ve taken some time to take some time off to be with people who are closest to me. My wife and family have been in such a predicament, so I sincerely apologize. We’ll continue to deal with this in private because I adore them so much. I appreciate you all’s patience, understanding, and support. Danny, I’ll see you soon.

Danny has been “terrified” by what has happened and the terrible circumstance he has created for everyone, according to a source close to him. He hopes that his words will draw a line between what has been a very upsetting time for everyone because he cares so much about his family. His entire family values Georgia and his son. He has been so appreciative of his fans’ support throughout all of this. He simply wants to get better and spend time with his family.

Though former Miss England Georgia briefly moved out of the family home and went to stay with a friend, she is thought to be working through her marriage and her and Danny are still said to be ‘very much together’. A source told the Mirror: “They are clearly looking to put things behind them, and move on with their lives. It really hasn’t been a good time at all but they are very much together.”

Maura, who was recently linked to TOWIE star Pete Wicks, has yet to publicly comment on the kiss and has since fled to the US, where she has been spotted rubbing shoulders with the likes of the Kardashians and landed new work deals. But pals reportedly say she feels ‘stupid’ and blames herself for the mess caused after she kissed married Danny.

According to a source close to Maura, “Maura has hit rock bottom as she is truly letting herself down.” She told friends that she regrets that incident deeply, which was stupid, but that she and Danny actually have nothing to do with. She is devastated that she is now being called a marriage wreck. Danny and his wife are both adored by Maura, who also sees nothing absurd in that.

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