Presenter Vernon Kay paid tribute to his wife Tess Daly after she was awarded an MBE by King Charles for her work in TV and praised her ‘effort’ as a presenter
Vernon Kay pays tribute to wife Tess Daly after MBE award(Image: Vernon Kay Instagram)
Presenter Vernon Kay has kick-started the tributes to celebrate his wife Tess Daly after she was awarded an MBE by King Charles. Taking to social media, the radio presenter said of his wife: “Well what can we say!!! Congratulations @tessdaly on your MBE. All the hard work and huge effort you put into everything you do has been recognised by the King.”
He added: “Being on Strictly from the start when our babies weren’t even born just proves how well you’ve done. Now they’re almost 21 and 16 and we’ve all enjoyed this journey together!! Also, bravo everyone at @bbcstrictly and @claudiawinkle for consistently consistently producing the best show every year!! Time to pop a cork me thinks….. “
Justin Bieber, who shares 10-month-old son, Jack, with wife, Hailey Bieber, has concerned fans with his recent online activity, with many saying they think the Baby star needs help
Justin Bieber has shared an extremely rare photo of his baby son, Jack Blues
Justin Bieber has shared an extremely rare photo of his baby son, Jack Blues, after fans begged him to get help following his recent social media posts. Justin, 30, who shares the 10-month-old with wife Hailey Bieber, 28, has concerned his legion of loyal followers after sparking fear with his troubling Instagram messages, with many suggesting the Baby star is struggling.
Amid the chatter – in which one fan suggested there was “so much heartbreak” in Justin’s life – the singer shared a photo of himself on Friday, holding little Jack, who looked adorable in a white jumper with a zebra on it and a pair of multicoloured trousers. Jack’s face can’t be seen in the snap, but his blonde hair can, as Justin – wearing a red Balenciaga T–shirt and bright yellow shorts in the grounds of what seems to be a sprawling mansion – holds him tightly.
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Justin Bieber, who shares 10-month-old son, Jack, with wife, Hailey Bieber, has concerned fans with his recent online activity
Later in the day, Justin shared close-up snaps of Jack’s tiny hand along with a bizarre song choice – the Law and Order theme song from the hit US TV show. He also shared a black and white shot of himself as a little boy with the caption: “Ay bay bay,'” with a bizarre single middle finger emoji. The middle finger caption was a theme throughout his social media posts on Friday, which came hot on the heels of his recent cryptic comments online.
On May 21, a meme account on Instagram shared a screenshot of text messages from a user named Grandpa, who wrote: “I’m worried about Justin Beber [sic],” later adding: “There is so much heartbreak in Justin’s life.'”
The caption of the post agreed: “We all are.” However, days later, Justin replied to the post, writing: “Worry about yourself gramps.”
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The singer shocked his followers when he said he was ‘tired of transactional relationships’
The Canadian also admitted he was “tired of transactional relationships”, adding: “If I have to do something to be loved, that’s not love.”
In response, many of the star’s 294 million followers said Justin did not sound like a 30-year-old man with a wife and child, commenting: “This post sounds like it’s coming from a 20 year old, not from someone who is in their 30s with a wife and kid.”
Responding to his curious message about love, another said: “Love is transactional, that’s the point, that’s real love. Love is not supposed to be unconditional, unless it’s your child.”
Some have compared Justin to fellow former child star, Britney Spears, saying it’s obvious he’s ‘struggling’
Meanwhile, a third compared the Where Do I Fit In? star to Britney Spears as they commented: “You can’t love someone who doesn’t give you anything to love them for.”
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Justin also caused concern this week after posting a number of blurry selfies in which he suggested fans could ‘point at his flaws’. He captioned the unflattering shots: “U could point at my flaws. Or u could recognize ur own lil b****,” before adding a red droplet emoji.
Responding to that outburst, one person said: “Awh good love him seriously struggling it’s looking like Liam Payne and Britney [Spears] someone needs to help him before it’s to late.” Meanwhile, a second wrote: “So hard and sad to watch. Why are the people around him not helping him when he’s clearly struggling. He’s not clear at all and hurting.”
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied for a gritty 111-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers that levelled the NBA Finals at two games apiece.
Frustrated for much of the game by Indiana’s relentless defence, NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Gilgeous-Alexander found a way to fight through on Friday.
He followed a 3-pointer with a pull-up jumper to give the Thunder their first lead since the first half with 2:23 remaining in the contest.
They wouldn’t trail again. Gilgeous-Alexander, who didn’t get to the free-throw line in the first half, added six free throws in the final 44 seconds.
“It’s a dog fight,” Gilgeous-Alexander said after another intense, physical battle between the two teams. “Every time you step on the floor, on both ends of the floor they make you work.”
Jalen Williams scored 27 points, Chet Holmgren added 14 points and 15 rebounds and Alex Caruso chipped in with 20 points off the bench for the Thunder.
Pascal Siakam scored 20 points to lead Indiana, adding eight rebounds, five assists and five steals.
Tyrese Haliburton scored 18 points, Obi Toppin added 17 off the bench and the Pacers led by 10 late in the third quarter.
But Oklahoma City – who dropped back-to-back games just twice this season and haven’t lost consecutive games in the playoffs – clamped down defensively in the fourth, determined not to fall in a 3-1 hole.
“We knew it when we woke up this morning – 3-1 is a lot different than 2-2 going back home,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “We played with desperation to the end of the game and that’s why we won.”
Gilgeous-Alexander said the Thunder must “maintain the same desperation” when they host Game 5 on Monday.
The Thunder are seeking their first title since the franchise relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008, having won it all in 1979 as the Seattle SuperSonics.
Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers finished with 18 points and seven assists in a losing effort in Game 4 [Kyle Terada/Getty Images via AFP]
Close first half
The Pacers, chasing their first NBA title, struck first in another fast-paced opening quarter in front of their energised fans, making four of their first five shots and building a nine-point lead midway through the opening period.
Oklahoma hit back, putting together a 9-0 run to tie it, but the Pacers – with a strong defensive effort on Gilgeous-Alexander and four steals from Pascal Siakam – emerged from the first period with a 35-34 lead.
The back-and-forth battle continued in the second when Oklahoma City led by as many as six but could never pull away and Haliburton converted a three-point play – driving through traffic for a layup and making the free throw, his first of the series – to put Indiana up 60-57 at halftime.
By then, tensions had already ratcheted up. Toppin was assessed a flagrant foul for a check that sent Alex Caruso sprawling under the basket.
Thunder centre Isaiah Hartenstein confronted Toppin and both received technical fouls.
Oklahoma City’s Luguentz Dort was later assessed a flagrant foul for swiping an arm over Toppin’s head.
OKC rallies late
Toppin gave Indiana the first double-digit lead of the game with a dunk that put them up 86-76 late in the third.
But the Thunder dug deep, tying it up four times in the fourth quarter before Gilgeous-Alexander came through.
“You’re up seven at home you’ve got to dig in and find a way and we were not able to do it tonight,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. “But give them credit. They kept attacking, kept attacking, and their defence was great down the stretch.”
Oklahoma City closed the game on a 12-1 scoring run, and Gilgeous-Alexander was the driving force.
“He’s unreal,” Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said, although Caruso said nothing Gilgeous-Alexander does surprises him any more.
“I’ve seen him do it night after night,” Caruso said. “He doesn’t show a lot of emotion on the court, but he’s one of the most competitive guys in this league.”
Gilgeous-Alexander #2 finished with a game-high 35 points in Game 4 [Jesse D Garrabrant/Getty Images via AFP]
Katie Price and JJ Slater have been an item for some time after JJ found fame when appearing on Married At First Sight, but have kept a low-profile on their romance recently
Katie Price has delighted fans with a rare snap of her and boyfriend JJ(Image: Getty Images for The Cambridge U)
Katie Price has shared a rare snap of her boyfriend JJ Slater as she made gushing tribute for a special occasion. JJ is celebrating his 33rd birthday as he has girlfriend Katie by his side.
The mum-of-five took to her Instagram story to share a new photo of her by her boyfriend’s side for the special day. Alongside the snap, she simply wrote: “Happy Birthday @johnjoeslater.”
Katie, 47, and JJ have been an item since they first met back in early 2024. The pair have faced scrutiny throughout their relationship due to their 14-year age gap.
They have also been plagued by split rumours but have very much confirmed they are still together in Katie’s birthday post. Speaking about JJ, Katie said: “He’s the most kindest, genuine, easygoing, chilled person. But do I feel my most happiest and do I feel free? No. It’s not a reflection on him, maybe that’s what I need to change for myself.”
Katie wished JJ a happy birthday(Image: Instagram)
The sweet birthday tribute comes after JJ was rushed to hospital again overnight last month and updated fans on his health battle. He shared a worrying photo from hospital which showed a syringe in his arm.
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He explained the reasons behind why he went this morning after uploading the photo to Instagram. He wrote: “Hate to see it. The reality of living with type 1 diabetes. Late nights in A&E.”
JJ was taken to hospitals just a few days before Christmas in 2023 after losing 1.5 stone in three weeks and his blood sugar levels were found to be dangerously high. Doctors diagnosed him with type 1 diabetes and he now needs to inject himself with insulin four times per day and regulate his food intake.
Katie and JJ have been together since 2024(Image: PA)
The star has been open about his health ordeal and how it has changed his life. He was diagnosed after a series of blood tests when his weight had dramatically decreased.
Tests showed that he was at risk of diabetic ketoacidosis, which can be life-threatening. JJ told the MailOnline: “The first signs were that I always felt thirsty and needed to go the toilet in the middle of the night. I was waking up 4-5 times needing the toilet.
“Then I started to lose weight quite quickly. I lost about a stone and a half in three weeks, but I was still eating the same and going to the gym every day. The average person’s blood sugar is 4-7 and mine was 34, so mine was super high and there are a lot of complications that come with that.
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“Your blood can become acidic, which is called DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis)… they were afraid that my glucose was so high that the process had already started. Luckily, it hasn’t so being diagnosed before that happened was crucial.”
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As royal fans around the world prepare to watch Trooping the Colour – one of the highlights of the royal calendar – expert Jennie Bond reveals why Prince Harry will not be among them
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
It is one of the rare occasions where the whole of the Royal Family is out in force standing shoulder-to-shoulder. And that is exactly what is expected to happen today when the Firm stands united to celebrate Trooping the Colour.
The event, which is the King’s official birthday celebration, is full of pomp and pageantry and includes the King leading his family out to the Buckingham Palace balcony for the exhilarating RAF flypast that includes the Red Arrows. However, in recent years, there has been no sign of the King’s estranged son, Prince Harry, or his wife, Meghan Markle, joining the event.
Harry and Meghan at Trooping the Colour in 2018(Image: Getty Images)
They last appeared on the palace balcony with the rest of the royals in 2019 – just months before they dramatically quit their royal roles. Since then their relationship with the royals has crumbled after railing against them in their Netflix series and Harry’s memoir, Spare.
Just weeks ago, Harry revealed he is no longer speaking to his father, but admitted he would like reconciliation with him and his older brother Prince William. But despite Trooping the Colour giving Harry a chance to watch his family in action, royal expert Jennie Bond says she is not sure if the Duke of Sussex will even tune in on TV.
The former BBC royal correspondent told the Mirror : “There’s no way Prince Harry will be watching the ceremony – after all, it will be the middle of the night in California. I don’t suppose he wastes much time looking at events he is no longer part of.
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“But it must be strange to see his whole family on parade, doing their duty and being cheered by huge crowds while he lives such a different life so far away.
Harry and Meghan at Trooping the Colour in 2019(Image: Getty Images)
“The day is also a chance for us all to see the family unite around the King, and the balcony moment is always a highlight. Over the years, we have seen a toddler Prince Harry sticking his tongue out, Prince George looking distinctly bored, a young Princess Charlotte looking a little tearful and Savannah Phillips clapping her hand over George’s mouth to keep him quiet! It’s always a heyday for Royal watchers!
“Of course, that must make it a bit of an ordeal for the Royal Family: everyone has to be on their best behaviour. It must also require some pretty skilful horsemanship from the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal and Prince Edward to keep their steeds under control for the best part of two hours.
“But they will know that there is a powerful symbolism about such senior members of the Royal family riding as escort to guard the King. And William has been quoted as saying that he really enjoys it.”
The royals at Trooping the Colour last year (Image: PA)
The annual event of Trooping the Colour has marked the official birthday of the King or Queen for more than 260 years. The ceremony involves hundreds of horses and soldiers carrying out complex battlefield drill manoeuvres to military music. More than 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians come together for the impressive display.
During the parade, the royals will travel from Buckingham Palace down The Mall to Horse Guards Parade in a procession – either on horseback or in carriages. At Horse Guards, they then watch the military display before joining the procession back to Buckingham Palace once it is over.
After the parade, the royals then gather on the Palace balcony for a march-past and the fly-past by the RAF, which includes the Red Arrows, and will conclude the day’s celebrations.
And Jennie added: “Trooping the Colour is a dazzling spectacle. It’s held in June in the hope that the sun will be shining, the crowds will be warm and the breastplates and swords of the Household Cavalry will be sparkling. It marks the Monarch’s official birthday and is a chance to see all the pomp and pageantry that Britain excels at.
“Historically, the Colour (or flag) was trooped – or displayed – on the battlefield as a rallying point for the soldiers. Today it is not only an exercise in military precision, but also a rallying point for crowds and the TV audience to unite around the monarchy.
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“I’ve been lucky enough to attend several Troopings and I defy anyone to keep their feet still as the drums thump out the beat to the military music and the horse’s hooves go thundering by. It really is a spectacle and a half.”
