Archive June 15, 2025

Sam Thompson and Louis Tomlinson have been training together for Soccer Aid at Old Trafford despite the One Direction star now dating Sam’s ex, Zara McDermott

Louis Tomlinson and Sam Thompson held a Soccer Aid ‘peace dinner’ before the charity match kicks off today at Old Trafford, according to reports. The pair have been training together for the star-studded game, despite the One Direction star. 33, now dating Sam’s ex, Zara McDermott, 28.

Unfortunately, Sam, 32, has had to pull out of the match – which will see the likes of Wayne Rooney and Jill Scott take to the pitch in Manchester – after injuring himself while making a mega journey by bike and foot from Stamford Bridge to Old Trafford for Unicef last week. However, he’s still very much part of Soccer Aid and the management team and will be cheering on his famous teammates from the sidelines.

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Claiming he organised a dinner with Louis and the rest of the team at posh country house Champneys in Hertfordshire ahead of the match today, a source told The Sun the pair are determined not to let their love lives interfere with the day.

They said: “There is no beef between the pair and they’re both going to ensure their love lives don’t distract from such a big charity spectacle.

“They are fully aware that their every move is being scrutinised and they’ve broken bread with their teammates, so it’ll be smooth sailing on the day.”

Sam and Zara called it quits late last year before the Love Islander moved on with Louis. Sam was said to be ‘blindsided’ by the move and appeared to make a sly dig at his ex when he was discussing his love life with best pal, Pete Wicks.

Hinting that Zara may have moved on too soon, he said: “I suppose a lot of people look for validation in other people right? And they look for the next person instantly because it’s like ‘I need to find someone else to fill that hole and I need to find that excitement.'”

Explaining that he was asked about coming face to face with Louis at Soccer Aid, he told Pete recently: “At the end of the interview, he goes, ‘Look mate, I’ve got to ask the question that everyone wants to know.

“This is sort of the big question really, the elephant in the room, What’s it going to be like with you and Louis? Obviously he’s doing Soccer Aid too.'”

Sam continued: “Mate, you should have seen the room, everybody, it was a silent then everyone goes ‘Woah, Woah Woah, end the call! End the call!’ and I have just gone ‘No, no guys, I’ve got this, I’ve got this.’ I held my hands up to say just relax.

“I think I did alright and I meant everything I said as well, that it’s not about me or Louis or who anyone is dating, it’s f**king Unicef and charity and everyone is going to be there for the exact same reason.”

The Mirror has contacted Sam and Louis’ reps for comment.

* Soccer Aid is on ITV at 6pm on Sunday 15 June

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Body language expert Judi James has revealed what the First Lady was really thinking during her husband’s birthday parade over the weekend

A body language expert has revealed what Melania Trump was really thinking during her husband’s military parade on Saturday, which marked the US President’s 79th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the American Army.

The 55-year-old First Lady stunned in a white pinstripe skirt power suit. While her husband donned his usual attire – a navy suit, white shirt and red tie – for the special ceremony which took place outside the White House.

In a rare public display of affection, Melania held Donald’s hand during the parade and smiled throughout. But body language expert Judi James thinks her communication with her husband “suggests some tension” between the couple.

She observed: “Her left hand seems to perform a small ritual that suggests inner tension, or she lifts it to preen her hair as it wafts in the breeze. When Trump is seated, it looks like another day in the White House office.

“While Melania performs a wide, Duchenne smile, his smile is the lip-clamped, acknowledging version and his posture slumps as he rests his elbows on his thighs and splays his knees with his hands forming a downward steeple gesture.”

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The expert further noted to Daily Mail.com that Melania was “more rigid” than her husband and “almost mirroring the military pose of Pete Hegseth on Trump’s other side.”

Though on the rare occasion Donald does talk to her, Judi noted Melania – who has been married to Trump for 20 years – “becomes more animated, leaning quickly sideways to listen and smile.”

But it seemed the ceremony might have been a bit too long for the President, as a photo of him apparently catching forty winks went viral on social media.

A snap circulating on X, previously known as Twitter, shows a seated Trump with his eyes shut, seemingly dozing while the military procession continued. And critics didn’t hesitate to poke fun at Trump nodding off, with some calling it a ‘disgrace’.

“Trump seen falling asleep at his own birthday military parade,” one user posted on the social media site. Another jested: “It was past his bedtime”, as a third ribbed: “This mutha sucka couldn’t even stay awake at his empty birthday parade. Chile, bye! #DemUnited #NoKingsParade #TrumpisaNationalDisgrace.”

A fourth remarked: “Falling asleep again, on his Birthday. No this is not at Pope inauguration. The military parade that he desperately wanted, and Americans paid millions for… So disrespectful of the US Military. Disgrace.”

But it wasn’t just Trump’s apparent snoozing that hit the headlines. Thousands of protests sprung up across the country against Trump’s authoritarian tendencies – under the banner ‘No Kings’, which also put a literal damper on the proceedings.

To add to the drama, protesters gathered to make their dissent heard against the festivities. Overshadowing the parade, was a towering, eight-foot-tall effigy of Trump sat on a toilet.

It comes as Trump threatened to respond at ‘levels never seen before’ if Iran attacks the US, sparking fears of World War Three.

At least nine people are dead and more than 100 have reportedly been injured after Iran launched a barrage of missile strikes at Israel overnight, in retaliation for Israel’s Friday strikes. Those killed range in age from 10 to 80 years old.

Israel also launched overnight strikes, hitting the Iranian Ministry of Defense headquarters in Tehran. The Israeli military said it had targeted other locations that “advanced” Iran’s nuclear program, setting it back possibly by years.

Distancing his administration from the attacks, Trump said Washington had no role to play in the escalating trouble as he issued a warning to Tehran not to bring his country into the conflict.

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If you’re heading to a summer event, and are in need of some shapewear, Lisa Snowdon has just shared her favourites styles, plus a few clever tips and tricks

We always trust Lisa Snowdon’s advice when it comes to fashion, I mean let’s face it, she always looks amazing. But we also trust her in what to wear underneath to make us feel our most confident self.

And if you’ve got a summer wedding, or fancy occasion coming up and are in need of some shapewear help, Lisa has just saved the day with her latest This Morning segment on what shapewear is best for each concern.

From multi-way bras designed specifically for those with bigger busts, to thigh sculpting shapewear designed for low back dresses, Lisa has selected the best of the best from brands including Curvy Kate, M&S, and Skims.

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The Multiway Bra

Available for £33 here

Lisa raved about Curvy Kate’s Multiway Bra, which states you can get 100 different uses out of just one bra. And priced at £33, Lisa said that’s 33p way if you try out all 100.

And this is the perfect bra for those with bigger busts as it goes from a 32D up until a 40J. So how does this bra work? The innovative eyeletted fold over top edge of the cup means that the straps can be positioned anywhere, which is a lifesaver if you’re heading to various events wearing dresses with all different cuts. Whether you want strapless, one-shoulder, low-back, this bra does it all while also offering the support that bigger chested women need underneath their occasionwear.

Backless shapewear

Stick on bra available for £24 here and hourglass thigh shaper for £54 here

Backless dresses are a pretty big trend at the moment, but going braless or without shapewear simply isn’t an option for most of us. However, Lisa’s hack has saved the day. The hack involves wearing a stick on bra, like Marks & Spencer’s Wired Stick On Strapless Winged Bra. This is then combined with Wacoal’s clever Hourglass Thigh Shaper, which dips at the back meaning the fabric won’t be seen when wearing your backless dress. Plus the shapewear skims all the lumps and bumps you don’t want showing and helps create a gorgeaous silhouette.

Halterneck hack

Available for £62 here

Of course, we can’t have the shapewear conversation wihtout talking about Skims. Lisa raves about the Kim Kardashian-founded bra for its amazing shade range, which we definitely can’t fault. And Skims multi-way bra is another that geniusly adapts to different dress styles. Durign the segment, Lisa effortless showed us how to adapt this handy bra from its classic straps to a halter-neck style, making it perfect for those wearing halterneck occasionwear outfits this summer.

Ted Lasso was confirmed to be returning for a fourth season in March this year, but will Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Taylor be reprising her role of Sassy alongside Jason Sudeikis?

Actress and comedian Ellie Taylor has revealed whether or not she will be returning for the new series of Ted Lasso. The Strictly Come Dancing star appeared alongside Jason Sudeikis in all three seasons of the popular Apple TV series.

Ted Lasso wrapped things up, seemingly for good, in May 2023, but it was announced in March that the Emmy award-winning series will be returning for a fourth series, with executive producer Jason set to reprise his titular role of the American AFC Richmond coach.

Announcing the surprise series, Jason, 49, said: “As we all continue to live in a world where so many factors have conditioned us to ‘look before we leap’, in season four the folks at AFC Richmond learn to leap before they look, discovering that wherever they land, it’s exactly where they’re meant to be.”

Among the other stars of Ted Lasso are comedian Nick Mohammed, Juno Temple, Phil Dunster and Game Of Thrones star Hannah Waddingham. Ellie – who is working with Intrepid Travel to campaign for more female-fronted travel shows – played the supporting role of Flo ‘Sassy’ Collins, best friend of Hannah’s character Rebecca Welton.

Hannah has revealed she is reprising her role as the owner of AFC Richmond when the fourth series begins shooting in July, but will Sassy be by Rebecca’s side once again? Ellie isn’t sure.

“Oh, I have no idea,” Ellie admitted earlier this week when asked if she was returning to the hit Apple TV series. “I mean, I know as much as you do about Ted Lasso. I’m delighted that it’s coming back and I’ll be avidly watching for sure.”

“I can’t imagine anyone who was involved with the original series would not want to go back,” Ellie mused when quizzed on if she wants to play Sassy one more time. “It was a joy to be a part of. I feel really lucky to have been part of such a show that is so well regarded and mean so much to so many people.”

Ellie may not be filming (yet) but she’s keeping busy with a mammoth task – trying to shake up the male, pale and stale world of travel TV. The comedian has teamed up with Intrepid Travel to back a campaign for more women fronting travel shows.

According to Intrepid Travel, less than a quarter (23%) of travel programmes commissioned last year were hosted solely by female presenters, despite almost half of women wanting to have some representation on screen to highlight the unique issues female travellers can experience.

“I’ve spent my career challenging outdated attitudes, and travel TV is long overdue for a shake-up. It’s wild that last year in 2024 only 23% of travel shows were hosted by women, despite the fact that so many women are passionate about travel, exploration, and storytelling. Intrepid found 48% of people consider travel to be a male-dominated industry, but it shouldn’t be!” Ellie said of her new gig.

“I’m thrilled to be partnering with Intrepid Travel to shine a light on this issue – and to do it in a way that makes people laugh while still making a serious point. We’re not just calling out the disparity, we’re also starting a conversation about what needs to change, and hopefully, inspiring networks to rethink who they put in the spotlight.”

In a bid to inspire commissioners to cater to the real interests of audiences, Intrepid Travel has teamed up with TV producer Nicola Hebden (known for Travel Man and Jack Whitehall: Travels With My Father) to devise a proposal for an innovative new travel series – Travel Ann.

The programme will follow Ellie as she encounters remarkable women across the globe who have committed their lives to effecting significant change in their local communities. These are women who are pushing boundaries and redefining leadership within the realms of travel and conservation.

In one suggested episode, Ellie spends time with The Black Mambas – the world’s first and only all-female, unarmed anti-poaching unit – who are safeguarding endangered wildlife and inspiring a new wave of female conservationists.

Travel Ann is in the process of being pitched to major UK TV networks for a 6 episode run. Further information on the TV series can be found here.